St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM 150. Vol. XX. No. 12. COLORED WOMEN'S DENIAL. Miss Hutt, Miss Copeiand and Mrs. Wilkinson Are Not Interested in Dark-skinned Foreigners. Miss Clara Hutt, a teacher in the L'Ouverture (colored) public school, states that she is not interested in the movement of certain Negro women of St. Louis to entertain the dark-skinned foreigners who are attracted to this city by the World's fair. She attended the ball at True Reformers' hall last week, at which three members of the World's fair Filipino colony were present, but she did not meet them or dance with them. Mrs. Lou Wilkinson and Miss Copeland, who have been mentioned by their friends as interested in the movement, say they have not joined in any plan to entertain foreign visitors to the World's fair. A Few Words From Mr. Dorsey. Mr. F. Dorsey, who, it is rumored, was foremost in having the article concerning several of our teachers and a few Filipinos published in the Post-Dispatch of February 25, desires to make the following retraction: Mr. Editor. Sir—The ladies, whose pictures were in the Post-Dispatch of February 25, relating to the intertaining of the foreigners, authorize me to say that their pictures were used without their consent or knowledge, and that no organization is contemplated by any of the ladies mentioned. F. DORSEY. ANTIOCH CHURCH NEWS. The baptismal services were largely attended; four were baptized. The sermon was delivered by Rev. F. McKinney. Sunday-school every Sunday at one o'clock. J. A. Smith, superintendent; W. T. Smith, secretary. B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Allen Tillman, president; Mrs. Ella Williams, secretary. Mrs. Charity Brown, of 3224 Lawton, departed this life Monday, at 1:15 a.m., after a 'long serious illness, which she bore bravely, and died in full favor with God. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, five sons and a large number of relatives and friends. Mrs. Polly Slaughter, of 3119 Lambdin avenue, is very sick at this writing. Mr. Will Anderson, of 4227 Kennerley avenue, is quite sick. A Good Dinner. Several ladies and gentlemen were entertained at dinner last Tuesday by Mrs. Campbell at her residence, 2635 Lucas avenue, in a most elaborate and elegant style. After a general conversation in the parlor the guests were conducted to the spacious dining room, where the table was spread with all the delicacies of the season. After enjoying the repast they repaired to the sitting room, where each gentleman was presented with a carnation by the hostess, Mrs. Campbell. Among those present were Messrs. John Freeman, W. H. Fields, Mrs. Goldie Stewart of Chicago and others. Kentucky Building. The "New Kentucky Home" at the World's fair will cover an area of 138x 108 feet, including porches and verandas. The building proper is to be 97x62 feet and entirely surrounded by porches and verandas. There will be entrances on all four sides, with the boards sides of the building emphasized by great massive porches, flanked with sculpture groups, symbolical of mines, forestry, manufactures and agriculture and horticulture. KENTUCKY BUILDING LOVISIANA-PURCHASE-EXPOSITI REV. PERRY'S SERMON Delivered at Bridgeport. A sketch of Rev. W. W. Perry's sermon, delivered last Sunday at Bridgeton, Mo.: Matt. 28: 19—"Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations," etc. Jesus gave this command to His disciples, after His resurrection, and it is just as applicable to the preacher of to-day as it was then. And yet, from all indications, there are many preachers who seem to be ignorant of this fact. They tell the church and the public that God has called them to the ministry, and after they have secured their license or ordination papers, they don't go a hen's scratch from home. It may be that Christ has called them to the church of which they are members, as they can be found crowded in the rostrum, when they should go where they are naked and can be engaged in bringing souls to Christ, who said go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. It is a shame for those claiming to be called, and haven't any charge or place to preach in their neighborhood, while there are so many churches without pastors, and don't hear a sermon for months, only when they go to some other church. Ample protection has been promised to those whom He delegated to preach, for He said: "And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." If one's strength fail him, Christ will make him strong, that is, in faith, for He is able so to do. The latter clause of verse 18 reads: All power of Heaven and earth is given Him. If one is destitute of knowledge, read Daniel 1: 12: "As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom." The epistle of James 1: 5, reads: "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. One great mistake with some preachers, they are waiting for the Lord to send them to some church and with nothing else to do but to open their mouths and the Lord fill it. Yes, and that with wind. God intends for his ministers to make a public demonstration of how he gave His only son, a sacrifice that whoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have an everlasting life. When the Lord told Abraham to take his only son, Isaac, whom he (Abraham) loved and go to the land Moriah and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains, Abraham obeyed irrespective of what the consequences would be. What God requires of His ministers is faith and obedience. NOTICE The N. J. D. "400" Social club has reopened its elegant club, at 717 North Thirteenth street, corner of Morgan, for instruction in dancing. Open every night. St. Louis' leading pianists have been engaged to render music. The World's Fair band has also been secured for two nights each week. The best of order will be maintained. Mann Jackson, president; Geo. Washington, secretary; Andrew Vaughn, sergeant-at-arms. Click Banks, musical director (Cold Turkey). KENTUCKY BUILDING The feature of the interior will be the large reception hall, 56x60 feet, with a hardwood floor. In the floor will be a marble mosaic centerpiece about 26 feet square, showing the counties of Kentucky in different colored marbles. A border design will give this a rug effect as beautiful, when viewed through the light-well from the second floor from the first. The second floor is to be similar in plan to the first, and will be for ladies, with the exception that the rooms will ST.LOUIS,MO.,SATURDAY,MARCH 5,1904. We wonder why Mrs. Warren, of Chicago, made her visit to St. Louis so short. What's the matter with the C. & A. man, you know? Please tell us. We are yet at a loss to know what is the matter between Mrs. Blodinthel, of Chicago, and Mrs. Morgan, of St. Louis. Shall we tell the public all we know? Mrs. Charley Peterson, of 2622 Lawton avenue, is the most attractive lady on that avenue. The young girls must take a back seat when she appears. Miss Annie Sager, one of our amiable young teachers, will make a good teacher. She is liked by all. A party was given a few days ago at 4026 Lucky street, and all admitted that the star was absent, Miss Jennie Myers, of 2622 Lawton. Two nicely-furnished rooms for rent. Call at 2614 Wash street. Mr. DeGrass, of New York, of 16 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth stret, visited Mrs. Campbell, of 2635 Lucas avenue. Of course, the New Yorkers will all call upon Mrs. Annie Campbell, as she is very popular in the eastern cities. UNCLE SAM'S BOYS. We learn that Mr. James Haley is after a Philippine commission. It will soon be time to go fishing. "It's me to the lake," says Miller. Mr. H. T. Burke is anticipating a pleasant time during the World's Fair. Mr. O. Spiller is still in the box department, a good man in a good place. Harry Hobson is beginning to look young again. Of course, we all know why. Mr. Anthony, better known as "Mark Anthony," has a penchant for saying "first table." Mr. Mills is said to be the fastest postal card manipulator in the west. He is also quite a Beau Brummel. That smile of Mr. Dan Ingram's seems to grow more sublime as spring draws nigh. The Alcove Buffett, 2032 Market St. Hugh B. White & Co., successors to Wilkerson & Lindsey. We cater to the popular wishes of the public; palm garden and cafe in connection. First-class quartette every night to entertain you, with the latest songs and music. We will soon have the largest summer garden west of the Mississippi, something that our people have been in need of for the accommodation many patrons who will visit our city during the World's fair. We have in our employment able mixers that will supply your many wants. Now it is up to you—go early and stay late. ELIAS LINDSAY, Manager. Death Ends All. The beloved daughter-in-law of Dr. D. P. Roberts was buried a few days ago. She was a patient sufferer, but was willing and ready to meet her Maker. May she rest in peace. Every Darkey is a King. Don't fall to see the big show March 7, at Douglas hall, Monday next. LOVISIANA-PUCHASE-EXPOSITI be arranged at one end, so that they can be used as one large banqueting room. Over the large reception hall will be a third floor level with the roof of the second story. A small space on this floor will be reserved for a serving room. The remainder of this floor will be as open as possible to connect with the outer galleries formed of the roofs of the porches. The roof above the third floor—the main roof—will also be accessible. THE CATHEDRAL OF KAZAN West Virginia Building. West Virginia's building, a handsome structure of the Colonial type of architecture, is 100x120 feet and stands close to and directly west of Colorado's building. 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 assume the shape of a Greek cross. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Lawton avenue. Dear Reader, it takes money to publish this paper. Mrs. Mary Mosby, of 3110 North Sarah street, is sick. Mrs. J. W. Richie of 2606 Stoddard street, is quite sick and has been for several weeks. Dr. D. P. Roberts, pastor of St. Paul's chapel, has been quite sick for the past few days. $1 will be paid for two copies of the Palladium of March 28, 1903. Must be clean and in good order. Mh. Ben Howard, of Pine Bluff Ark., was in the city a few days ago buying horses to ship to Arkansas. Mr. Oline Page and wife, of Springfield, Ill., were in St. Louis looking for a location for the summer. Mrs. Mary Hill, who is conducting a rooming house at 1426 Chestnut street, has neatly furnished rooms for rent. Watch for the Palladium April 30. It will be a complete directory for the Negroes of St. Louis, the best Negro paper in twenty states. Look and wait for April 30, 1904. Mrs. E. Huggins, of 2201A Morgan street, has been quite sick for the past week. Her little girl, Hazel, has just come from Sparta, Ill., to be with her mother. The M. E. church of Bridgeton, Mo., gave a leap year entertainment in honor of their pastor, Rev. S. Palmer. Refreshments of the season were served in abundance and every one present enjoyed the affair. Mr. Diggs and Miss Jefferson, of 2822 Papin street, were married November 18, 1903, and they now live at 2822 Papin street. Mr. Diggs is one of the best husbands that now lives, so says his mother-in-law. Brother Robert P. Williams, a most exemplary Christian gentleman, died last Sunday. He was a class leader in St. Paul chaple. He is now with the good and holy men made perfect by the blood of Christ. Hello! Central! What it is? Why a new restaurant has opened at No. 9 Johnson street. The largest meals in the city for 15 cents, 25 cents. THE DOLLAR BILL CLUB. 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 room on the left. The commissioner's room will be on the right. In the rear will be a smoking room for men and package rooms, an informa- INQUEST TO BE HELD. Father Tells Why He Killed Negro Who Called on Young Daughter. An inquest will be held over the body of Dan Wright, the Negro killed by Lawrence Slaughter because of his attentions to Slaughter's 16-year-old daughter. Slaughter says Wright insisted on calling on his daughter despite the objections. "He called Thursday night and was ordered out," Slaughter stated, "and then called again Friday night. I warned him to stay away. "When he tried to break down the barred door at our home I told my daughter to open the door. As he entered with the knife in his hand I picked up my shotgun and fired the charge that killed him." We ought to have more fathers that will stand up for their daughters. Some men who will not come to the house, but watch for the girls to come from school, then they get their work in. We trust that Chief Desmond will have his men look a little out, say Jefferson avenue and Market street, Pine, Lawton avenue. Your Negro detective should run a few in. You Ought to See. In passing 204 North Fourteenth street, we chanced to look in the window of Sam, the Tailor. We thought it was a mill where woolen goods were woven. Not less than two hundred bolts of goods were stored to make spring and summer suits. So get your orders all in, as Easter will soon be here, and Sam the Tailor will make a new ran of you at 204 North Fourteenth street. STOP AND READ. St. Louis Mutual Burial Association. OFFICERS. L. S. Williams, president; R. H. Owens, vice-president; Annie K. Russell, secretary; A. Russell, funeral director. Main office 2120 Market street, St. Louis, Mo Phone, C390. We shall on our weekly issue speak more of the good work of this institution. We believe it is a good organization. The Missouri World's fair commission has appointed T. P. Russell to succeed E. C. Ward as superintendent of the forestry exhibit. $\because$ EVERY DARKEY IS A KING. $ \because $ A Brand New Musical Comedy will be the next attraction at DOUGLASS HALL, Corner of Beaumont and Monday Night, March 7, 1904, Lawton. Under the management of E. L. Arnett. FRITZ EMORY Two well-known co will appear in splendid evenings be seen. CO ADMISSION - Doors open at 7:30. Perth GRAND BALL AND CAKE FRITZ EMORY Two well-known colored commedians will appear in the Title Role and a splendid evening entertainer will COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. tion 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, 35x 70 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 manufacturers of the state. The Palladium Man's Soul Was Mad. There are two old men publishing papers called the American Eagle and the St. Louis Advance. The old men are harmless and inoffensive. But they have a habit of employing dead beats and men who have been forced to leave other cities and employment because of their dishonest methods. They know as much about canvassing as they do about being honest. Last Friday we attempted to chastise one of them for talking about the Palladium man, when all at once he took a pocket knife from his pocket and attempted to do the Palladium man up. We watched the act of this cur up when he was ready to make mince meat of the Palladium man. We started for him with open arms and a clinch fish and said "That knife makes us even," and we chased that cowardly cur and his knife down Market street. This occurred Wednesday night as we passed on Laclede avenue. This man, Henderson, said: "I want you to tell me who said that I was talking about you." I at once said: "I don't want you to talk to me, for my very soul is mad." He still persisted in his talk. I at once struck at him. He then attempted to get his walking came to do me up. I at once drew my 44 English bulldog and struck him over the head, and, pointing the gun at him, told him to run. Although my gun was not loaded, yet he obeyed orders and took to his heels. We have only this to say: The Palladium man is as harmless as Murray and Miller, and would not harm any one, but when these interlopers cause the Kentucky blood to run in the Kentucky man, then his whole soul is mad, and they will then find J. W. Wheeler, the Palladium man, never rings a backing bell. Parker Lodge No. 5 held their annual election of officers Tuesday, March 1. The following gentlemen were elected: Exalted prelate, Wm. H. Fields; vice prelate, James T. Cole; State organizer, J. Arthur Freeman; treasurer, Henry Bridgewater; financial secretary, Robert E. Lee; recording secretary, J. Edward Hardy. The Hon. William H. Fields was elected for a third term. Lodge rooms 1623 Chestnut street. They will hold their annual banquet March 21, when they will install their newly elected officers. Mrs. Yates, national president of the Wowan's Federation, will visit our city on the 14th on official business, connected with the order. RKEY IS A KING. known colored commedians clear in the Title Role and a evenings entertainment will COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH. 15, 25, 35c. :30. Performance begins at 8 p. m. CAKE WALK AFTER THE SHOW. MARCH...1904 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Fr. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 F.M. L.Q. N.M. F.Q. 1-31 8th. 16th. 24th. CURRENT COMMENT. "And then the czar burst into tears." That's no way to whip the Japanese. Gen. Ma will head the Chinese army when hostilities begin. Why doesn't he spell it Mae? Welcome spring, etheral mildness; it will give Russia and Japan a chance to get into each other's hair and make it interesting. The real bitterness of the Japs against the Russians may lie in the fact that the Russians can wear whiskers and the Japs can't. Porto Rico is knocking for admission into the union, in the same class with Oklahoma and the Indian territory. Uncle Sam will have to build another row of flats in Washington. Heirs to "the heart" of every big city in the country "organize" from time to time for the purpose, of paying $10 apiece to a man who says he knows all about it. People enjoy being bunkoed. Edward C. Wall, of Milwaukee, who is being boomed as a democratic candidate for the presidency, is reported to have made $150,000 on the recent advance in the price of wheat and has retired from operations on the board of trade. The Chicago Chronicle calls attention to the fact that Port Arthur was named by the English, fortified by the French for the Chinese, captured by the Japanese and "leased" to the Russians. And it is now about as uncertain as to where it is at, or where it may be, as it is as to where it has been. Senator Elkins has introduced a bill appropriating $18,000 for the publication of a railroad map of the United States, under the direction of the geological survey. The map is to be about $16\frac{1}{2}$ by 10 feet and the scale of miles will be 16 miles to the inch. It will show all the railroads in the United States, giving their exact locations, the principal railroad stations and all state and county lines. Harbin, the Chicago of Manchuria, 500 miles north of Port Arthur and 350 miles west of Vladivostok, is said to be the objective of the Japanese land forces. Harbin is on the Sungari river, a tributary of the Amur; the Chinese Eastern railroad connects it with Port Arthur on the south and with the transsiberian road on the north. When the ice goes out of the Sungari steamboats run in five days to Harborofsk, on the Amur, where railroad connection is made with Vladivostok. In 1800 only seven per cent. of the total population of the United States were church members, whereas to-day the ratio is 36 per cent., the members increasing from 364,000 to 29,000,000. Not only has there been this great gain in numbers, but there has also been a great increase in activity, as indicated by the rise of foreign missions, the modern Sunday school, young people's societies, brotherhoods, Young Men's Christian associations, and kindred movements. How would you like to earn $40,000 a year? That would be $100 a day, with $12 or $13 a day over for car fare. Forty thousand dollars a year is the salary Richard T. Laffin, of Somerville, a Boston suburb, receives, and 20 years ago he was a conductor on a horse car. He is now general manager of the Manila Electric Railway, Light & Power company. Twenty years ago Dick Lafin was a clerk in a furniture store at Somerville, Mass., getting $10 a week, but with an ambition to be a horse car conductor at $2 a day. Turkey complains that a number of Macedonian soldiers have been provided with the fez, which will be worn when an unusually atrocious deed is done by the revolutionary forces. The sight of a fez will convince any person happening to be in the precarious position of "innocent bystanders" that the crime they witness is the work of Turks. It is, indeed, a terrible thing that the reputation for tenderness so laboriously built up by Turkey should be at the mercy of any ruffian that may be able to steal a Turkish fez, Vladivostok is a very busy city, but like most eastern towns looks best from a distance as one is approaching from the bay. Back of the city are rolling hills, and at a distance from the city these bear heavy timber. Along the water front are several docks, all belonging to the government, and batteries are to be found everywhere. Heavy guns appear at every angle of the harbor entrance and the bay is always more or less warlike in appearance from the presence of Russian battleships. The whole place is dirty and grimy. Missouri State Gleanings. Wife of a Poor Preacher Is Notified of a Legacy Left By Her Aunt. The wife of an itinerant Methodist preacher, Rev. J. W. Prickett, of Fenton, is heiress to a $500,000 estate through the death of Mrs. Charlotte V. S. Miller, in the island of Jamaica. Rev. and Mrs. Prickett were notified of Mrs. Miller's death by long distance telephone. They knew of the legacy through a communication received from Mrs. Miller's attorney some time ago. Rev. Prickett is in charge of the Southern Methodist churches at Fenton and Valley Park, having been appointed to that charge at the conference last fall. He graduated from Vanderbilt university, Nashville, Tenn., last summer, and was almost immediately appointed to supply the pulpit of the church at Farmington, during the absence of the regular pastor, Rev. W. R. Mays, in Europe. The marriage of the young theological student and Miss Mary De Vault, a Virginia girl, occurred December 28, 1902, before the groom had finished his university course. Mrs. Prickett comes of a distinguished family, being a niece of the late Col. George Rigland Voghte. She was also the favorite kinswoman of Mrs. Charlotte V. S. Miller, a wealthy Philadelphia lady, estimated to be worth $3,000,000. In addition to her other accomplishments, Mrs. Prickett is a linguist, writer and artist. An Interesting Exhibit Five train loads of Missouri mineral will be exhibited at the World's fair, J. E. Page, of Independence, has let the contract for the Missouri World's fair commission for building the five trains, each to consist of a locomotive and tender, five flat cars and a caboose. The trains will not be stationary but will run on an eliptical track 50 by 120 feet, and when loaded with the minerals of the state brought for display will pass a given point every half minute. The cars will each be three feet long and nine inches wide, and the track will be of a six-inch guage. The cars will all be finished just as if they were to be used on a real road, and the whole five trains will be operated by an electric motor. Most of the work for these trains is being done in Independence at the foundry and planing mill. Mr. Page will have the trains complete and in running order upon the World's fair grounds by the first day of April. Try to Break Father's Will. Raymond H. Darling and Grace Darling have brought suit in the circuit court, in St. Louis, to test the will of their father, William A. Darling, who died June 11, 1902. He left them $1 each and provided that the rest of his estate be sold and out of the proceeds that a home to cost $2,500 be bought for his wife, Elizabeth, and that she receive $50 a month. At her death the residue is to go to their children, and her children by a former marriage. Should there be no legatees living, as provided in the will, the residue is willed to the Christian Old People's home, and the Old People's and Working Girls' home of St. Louis, or, if no such homes be in existence, to such old people's Protestant home as the St. Louis Union Trust Co., executor and trustee under the will, may select. It is averred that there are no such homes as are mentioned in the will. Four Killed in Wreck. A fatal freight wreck, caused by the locomotive jumping the track, and exploding its boiler, occurred on the Cairo branch of the Iron Mountain, near Sikeston. The wreck occurred just one mile west of Sikeston on a level piece of road while the train was running at passenger speed. The train was a local, on which the brakemen ride in the engine. The dead: Will Hack, engineer, Poplar Bluff; Fireman Haas, Poplar Bluff; Frank Andrews, brakeman, Popular Bluff; J. Connor, brakeman, Bertrand. Money and Jewelry. Miss Ollie McGee, of St. Louis, gave her pocketbook, containing $125, and jewelery valued at $300 to a friend, who volunteered to hold them while she had a tooth extracted in a dentist's chair. The friend, it is said, then made a hurried departure and has not been seen since. Charged With Postal Violation. George Bcenning, charged with sending obscene letters through the mails, was arrested at Rolla, by United States Deputy Marshal W. H. Thomas and lodged in jail at Springfield. Bridge Carpenter Killed. J. B. Johnson, a bridge carpenter, was instantly killed while working on the new railroad bridge at St. Joseph. He was struck on the head by the metal cap on a hose. Died on a Train. Clair Commons, 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. Death of Dr. Peter Arnold. Dr. Peter Arnold, a prominent physician of Wellsville, died at his home in that town. He was 35 years of age and stood high in Masonic circles. Convicts Escape. William Anderson, from Jackson county, and Garfield Boyce and Frank Good, both from Mississippi county, escaped from the penitentiary. BURIED THE WRONG BODY John Pickham, Thought to Be Dead, Is Alive and Well at Brookfield. John S. Peckham, a railroad man, was arrested at Brookfield on a charge of forging the names of indorsers to a $210 note, given the New Cambria bank, and was lodged in jail at Macon. Some time last summer Peckham went to Texas and worked on railroad there. None of his family knew where he was. In October an unidentified man was killed in the Kansas City yards. From the descriptions printed Thomas Peckham, of Brookfield, decided it was his son, John, and asked that the body be sent there. On arrival it was identified by the father and several of John's brothers. Mr. Peckham buried the body and filed proof of death with the insurance company that had issued a $10,000 policy on John's life. The claim had not been adjusted when John showed up in Brookfield, alive and well. His father did not get to enjoy his society long, for the officers who held the warrant, gotten out by the New Cambria bank, soon had him in jail. The young man refused to permit his father to employ a lawyer or go to any expense for him. He claimed he had authority from his securities to sign their names when renewing his note, and said if it was a violation of the law he would take the consequences. SEVERED HIS JUGULAR VEIN Cornellius A. Keeton, a Veteran Newspaper Man, Ended His Career With a Razor. Cornellius A. Keeton, a veteran Missouri newspaper man and for fifteen years a resident of Kansas City, committed suicide by cutting his right jugular vein with a razor. That ill health and no employment had made him despondent are the only reasons his wife and son could give for his act. Keeton had devoted the greater part of his life to newspaper work. He was educated in the graded schools in St. Louis. For a number of years after this he was employed as a reporter on the St. Louis papers. After this he went to Montana and was successful in several mining enterprise. With the money he had made there he returned to Mexico, where he purchased and edited the Audrain County Press for a number of years. He was not so fortunate in this enterprise in a business way and lost the greater part of the small fortune he had made in the mines. During the time he was in Mexico he served one term as county clerk and also a term as deputy revenue collector. It was after this time had expired in those official positions that he went to Kansas City. Mr. Keeton was nearly 60 years of age. Col. John Moynihan. Col. John Moynihan, actor, manager and discoverer of the theatrical celebrities, died in Kansas City. Moynihan originated the idea of putting prize fighters on the stage. With Pat Sheedy to back the enterprises, he managed John L. Sullivan when the latter was in his prime. He discovered McIntyre and Heath, who are now making great hits in vaudeville, when they were stage hands, and put them before audiences. He was the only man who ever introduced a prize fighter to the president of the United States. Under his guidance Sullivan met Grover Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland in the blue room of the white house shortly after the president's marriage. Col. Moynihan died at the Kansas City hospital after a brief illness of erysipelas. Many of his friends did not even know that he was ill. When in Omaha fifteen years ago he and his brother, Andy, were political forces who almost, if not entirely, ruled the town. There it was that he met Bryan, then in obscurity, and nominated him for the first office to which the Nebraskan was ever effected. Teamster Will Arbitrate. The state board of arbitration averted a strike of union teamsters at Kansas City, a few days ago, the men and their employers having agreed, through the efforts of E. S. Garvey and Ford Allen, members of the board, to submit their differences to arbitration. State Treasurer's Report. The monthly report filed with Gov Dockery by State Treasurer Williams shows the following condition of the state treasury for the month of Feb- ruary: Balance on hand January 30, $2,765,865.50; receipts for Febru- ary, $281,980.07; balance February 29, $2,941,969.06. New Bank at Bower Mills. A state bank, with a capital stock of $10,000, has been organized at Bower Mills. The officers are all prominent residents of that community. Tile Factory Burned. A blaze at Winfield destroyed the tile factory, and the saw mill and lumber yard were saved from the flames only by heroic work. Divorced at Seventeen. Stella L. Eagan, married October 3, 1900, at the age of 14 years, secured a divorce and the custody of her 2-year-old daughter in St. Louis. PRESIDENT SMITH MAKES STATEMENT Feature of One Day's Proceedings In the Smoot Investigation. STATEMENT WITHOUT FRILLS He Admits Having Continued the Plural Marriage Relation, Regardless of the Law, Preferring to Take the Risk. Washington, March 4.—So great has become the interest in the investigation of the protests against Reed Smoot, of Utah, retaining his seat in the United States senate that it was necessary to post a policeman at the door of the room of the committee on privileges and election, where the hearings are progressing. All persons except those directly interested were kept out of the room, though outside the door it was impossible almost to maintain a passageway through the corridor of the capitol. Just before the hearing was resumed, Thursday, Mr. Smoot received a telegram from Provo, Utah, stating that his sister, Mrs. George S. Taylor, is dead as the result of an operation. He had no previous knowledge of her illness, and exhibited plainly the effects of the sudden shock. The principal feature of the day was a statement made by President Smith of the Mormon hierarchy, the substance of which follows: "In regard to the status of polygamy at the time of the manifesto, I want to say that after the hearing before the master of chancery I understood that we should abstain from relations with our plural families, and that rule was observed up to the time the enabling act went into effect admitting Utah as a state. Under that act the only prohibition was that plural marriages should cease. Nothing was said about cohabitation with our wives." "With the wives you had married previous to the manifesto you mean?" interrupted Mr. Hoar. "That is what I mean," said Mr. Smith. "I understood that plural marriages were to cease. And ever since the manifesto up to the present time there has never been a plural marriage in the church performed in accordance with its teaching nor with the convivance of the church," and he added, with greater emphasis: "I know where-of I speak." Then, in answer to the question whether polygamous cohabitation was regarded by the church as contrary to the law, he answered: "It was." Continuing, he said: "This was the case and is the case now. But I was placed in this position," said Mr. Smith. "I had a family—a plural family, if you please. I married my first wife more than 38 years ago and my last wife more than 20 years ago. By these wives I have had children, and I have preferred to take my own chances with the law and suffer any consequences the law might visit upon me, rather than abandon these children and their mothers. "I have continued to cohabit with them since the manifesto of 1890, and they have borne me children since that date. I was fully aware of what I was doing. I knew I was amenable to the law, but, as I say, I preferred to face that situation rather than to desert them. I have not cohabited with these wives openly or flaunted the fact, but I have acknowledged these wives and children as my family. The people of Utah have regarded the situation as an existing fact. These people as a rule are broad-minded and liberal in their views and have condoned the offense—if offense it is—rather than interfere with my situation as they found it. It has been known what I have been doing. I have not been interfered with, nor disturbed in any way. If I had been, I was there to answer the charges. I was willing to face them and submit to the penalty whatever it might be." THE ILLINOIS DAMAGED She Was in Collision With the Missouri and Has to Go to New York for Repairs. Washington, March 4.—Rear-Admiral Barker cables the navy department from Guantanamo, under Wednesday's date, as follows: "On making passage from Guantanamo to Pensacola, Fla., the Missouri's steam steering gear became disabled and she collided with the Illinois, damaging the port propeller of the latter, but with slight injury to herself. The Illinois has been ordered to the navy yard at New York to have her propeller replaced." The Shock Killed Him. New York, March 4.—Shock caused by seeing his mother killed on a grade crossing caused the death of Henry Allen at his home in East Orange, N. J. Allen has been confined to his room by heart trouble. A Carnegie Offer Released. New York, March 4.—At a special meeting of the American society of civil engineers, it was decided to reject the offer of Andrew Carnegie to build an engineering building at a cost of from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 for the four engineering bodies in the country. To Combat Yellow Fever. Washington, March 4.—It has been decided to send Col. W. C. Gorgas, the yellow fever expert of the army, to Panama, to put into execution the methods successfully employed by him to rid Havana of yellow fever. 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 news dealer, selling papers. By that means he makes a fair living. He sells the St. Louis Palladium, and if you wish to help him, you can do so. Remember, he can not get out, but you can get The St. Louis Palladium by calling at his house, 209 South Fifteenth street. 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. Mrs. 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. 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 FIRST CLASS WORK Guaranteed. 2310 MORGAN ST. World's Fair Barber Shop. The World's Fair Barber shop is up-to-date. Everything is in fine order. Here's the soliloquy of its owner, Mr. Sanford Warfield: "Times are hard, and barbers poor. Gentlemen, please don't pass my door. My rooms are warm, barbers clean. Will lather you well and shave you clean. We have all Negro papers on hand, Eagle, Advance and The Palladium." B. BELKER, Dealer in Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 1119 and 1121 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Mo DR. S. B. BELL, FIRST-CLASS Barber Shop and Bath. In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barbers. S. W. Corner Pine Street and J fler son Avenue. SEXTON & MITCHELL'S EXTRA FINISH Art School, 2605 Lawton Ave. Now Open for Pupils. Terms Rasonnable. Fine Oil Paintings for sale, Portraits Enlarged in Crayon, Pastel, Oil. Sam, the Tailor Is the Place to Get Your Spring and Summer Suits. Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair shine. It shines the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, curse the hair, and provides a bolder forty years and used by thousands. Warranted for straightening kinky hair. Sold for straightening kinky hair. Brace of limitations. Get the Original Ozonized Hair. Keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance to your hair. Keep the gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities, it is not possible for anybody to produce a prepara- tion of this pomade. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealer or send us 50 cents for one bottle. Express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of the store. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 75 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Gunnered 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 WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if browned directly with a person four or five shades lighter, and a mutluto person perfectly white. In forty-eight-shade shades or two will not be noticeable. It does not turn brown, and it remains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very smooth. Small pox will remove without harm the skin. When you set 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 falling out. Highly perfumed, and very durable, a dollar in a dollar in 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 in thrown 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., it will come by express, 25c. extra. In any case when it fails to 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, VA. Fresh DRUGS Daily 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 p tically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKIN only thoroughly experienced and thouly competent Colored Undertakers in the A. RUSSELL, boarding and UNDERTA We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only practically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. ```markdown ``` We have our own conveyance Carriages furnished for 9118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS Porters and Waiters THE G HUGH B. WHITE ...SALO At 1911 M (Opposite Uni Choice Wines, Liquors, C ..CAFE IN CO Remember the Go TELEPHONE FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY BILLS EVERYTHING STRICT The Brunsw We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone Parters 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 Sal 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. THE GEM. HUGH B. WHITE, Proprietor of ..SALOON... Remember the Gem, 1911 Market. TELEPHONE K 1386A. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon, G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 1925 Market Street, (Near U Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. 5 Market Street, (Near Union Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. 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 Ro- WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Manchester Ave., St. L. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A, 1275. HARRISON, Phar. D. GEO. V HARRISON & McKOIN DYE Buffet and WM. P. DYE, 2801-3 Manchester Ave., Telephone—King TELEPHONE: KIN JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. HARRISON 2801-3 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A, 1275. JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. GEO. W. McKOIN. HARRISON & McKOIN, Funeral Directors AND EMBALMERS, 2743 Wash Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. All Work First Class. Successful Embalm Calls Answered Promo SEET Maurer Meat and CASH MARKET 1402 MARKET No. 5 S. Fourteenth Street. TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 B 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE 8 and 10 South J THE JOCKEY First Class. Terms Most R Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Answered Promptly, Day or SEE Purer Meat and Provision CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Lac TELEPHONES: 033-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KIN 6 FRANKLIN AVENUE, KINLOCH C 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. JOCKEY SALO Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 8 S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: BELL, Matn 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1032 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE, KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. THE JOCKEY SALOON, 3924 SOPHIE AVENUE. One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM DOVER, Prop IAM DOVER, Proprietor rienced and the only prac- undertakers in the city. SELL, DERTAKING and do all our own work. for all occasions. B, MO. Telephone, C-390. Headquarters. GEM. Proprietor of LOON... Market St. (On Station) Gars, and the best up-to-date CONNECTION.. m. 1911 Market. 1386A. HARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. SILLY FIRST-CLASS. Rck Saloon, reet, (Near Union Station), occos. ST. LOUIS. Imported and Domestic Cigars. E'S Pool Room, proprietor. BOCH A, 1275. GEO. W. McKOIN. R. McKOIN, Terms Most Reasonable, ing Guaranteed. Notly, Day or Night. Provision Co. MARKETS: T STREET. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1032 QUE, KINLOCH C 720. Jefferson Ave. Y SALOON, ER, Proprietor St. Louis, Mo. RELIGIOUS MATTERS OUT OF TOUCH. Only a smile, yes, only a smile That a woman o'er burdened with grief Expected from you; 'twould have given re- lief. But her heart ached sore the while. But weary and cheerless she went away. Because, as it happened, that very day You were "out of touch" with your Lord. Only a word, yes, only a word. That the Spirit's small voice whispered "Speak." But the worker passed onward unblessed and weak. Sistant said, The Spirit said "Write," but then you had planned. Some different work, and you thought It mattered little. You did not know Twould have saved a soul from sin and woe— You were "out of touch" with your Lord. Only a song, yes, only a song That the Spirit said: "Sing to-night, Thy voice is thy Master's by purchased right." But you thought: "Mid this motley throng. You were "out of touch" with your Lord. Only a day, yes, only a day, But, oh! can you guess, my friend, Where the influence reaches, and where it will end. Of those hours that you fritted away? The Master's command is: "Abide in Me;" If you don't tell your service be if "out of touch" with your Lord, ~Young People's Paper. FRIENDSHIP. To What Height It May Rise Shown in Life of the Friend of Friendship is to love in the human affinities the same as adhesion is to cohesion in the physical affinities. It is not so strong, though greater in its range and similar in its nature. Love can hardly live without friendship; and friendship is a kind of phosphorescent love—the light without the heat, writes Leander Turney, in the Baptist Union. Love seeks its completions, friendship its complements. Human atoms group themselves into social molecules according to mysterious attractions, even as the hypothetical atoms of the chemist. Friendships are made at the behest of love, or taste, or reason. Self-interest may guide in the formation of associations, but not in the making of friendships. These come from love when tears, laughter, prayers or kindred resolutions spring from two hearts that cannot be kept apart; or from mutual tastes in the enjoyment of a dish, a game or an art; or from the deliberate purpose of an aspiring nature which learns to seek in others supply for its own deficiencies, as the bee the honeyed blossom, the stammering Moses his Aaron, the mother of Jesus and His beloved discipline, a companionship made sacredly sweet by their great grief and later their great joy. Friends should be chosen with regard for themselves, aspiration for ourselves, respect for society and reverence for God. Friendships should be conserved—by reserve, as appetite is whetted by abstinence; by considerateness, for both friends must be served by the friendship; by constant, though not too familiar, intercourse, because they who would journey far together would better walk than run. Let it be remembered, friendship is not a star unquenchable, but a candle that must be kept out of the wind. As perfect music is not produced by an imperfect instrument, so there comes no perfect harmony of friendship from human nature, in which there is always something out of tune—some discord of pride, deceit or ambition. There are beautiful friendships in the world; but like the glories of the child's bubble, they are made of suds and may be lost in a moment. Therefore, a true friendship should be as tenderly nursed as an infant—for it is as frail, as sweet, as darling, as full of possibilities. Possibilities? Measure them by the ways in which men can serve one another, by the need of every man for help from his fellows, by the beauty of disinterestedness, by the nobility of self-sacrifice, by the greatness of a sentiment that can forget place and blood in recognizing a common humanity. He who was the Friend of sinners has shown to what heights friendship may rise. Abundant Life. The call of God is ever for an enlarging life. The mission of Jesus was to bring the abundant life to every soul—it is not strange that what we call the "providences" of God, often seem to be the narrowing of life? How can he mean "enlargement" when he takes away the things that seem to us to have ministered to enlargement? When there seems to be a narrowing of life itself—cutting away the hearts upon which we have leaned; perhaps laying one aside from active service! How can it be enlargement? Yet that is, after all. His purpose in dealing with us all. He never limits the life of one of His children. As the cutting of the vine issues in larger fruitage, so the seeming limitations of God ever lead to the larger life—if we will have it so. Soul of mine, do not sigh what seems to thee the limitations of life; listen closely—His voice is ever calling to thee larger things, into the larger life. None can limit the butyself. Thou shalt see it in the afterward of days. Every seemingly narrow place is a room in His gymnasium; submit thyself to the holy exercise, and thou shalt realize the larger life of His love and His service—Baptist Union. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Not a Sufficient Moral Guide Until Christ's Gospel Has Been Read Into Them. A certain rich young man who had observed all the commandments from his youth evidently thought that his chances for inheriting eternal life were very good. "What lack I yet?" he asked of Jesus, putting the question as though it were scarcely possible that he lacked anything. The Saviour showed to him, says Wellspring, that instead of having an indisputable title to external life he had none at all. There is a vast number who, like that wealthy young ruler, over-exalt the ten commandments. If one will carefully go through and weigh them, he will see that they do not present a high moral standard. The Hebrew race, and much less the world, was not ready at the time of their promulgation for the revelation of high ideals. To the little child we have to say "Do not," and wait with what patience we may for the time when we can say "Do." The human race then was in the "Do not" stage of development. All the commandments are "shall nots" save two. Take the two tables and see how little they require. The first table does not say that there is only one God, and that we should love Him with all our heart and soul and mind and strength. All that it demands is that we shall have no other gods before Him, shall make no images for worship, shall not take His name in vain, and shall refrain from all work upon the Sabbath, thus keeping it holy. Many a man does this without any thought of being particularly religious; he's just being decently civilized. So it is also with the second table. Who would set up a claim for special respect because he has always honored his parents, never murdered or been unchaste, or stolen, or borne false witness, or coveted his neighbor's possessions as Ahab coveted Naboth's vineyard? There are men who truthfully can say that they have regarded all these commandments, and yet their neighbors would characterize them as "meaner than dirt." In order to be a good man, one must do something, not merely refrain from doing something hurtful. One can keep all the mandates of the second table, and yet be stingy, cruel, oppressive and hateful. Taken all together, they do not sum up to the golden rule, which tells us to do unto others as we would have them do to us. "Thou shalt not" keeps the hands to the side; "Thou shalt" extends them in loving service. How is it that people have such an exalted conception of the ten commandments? It is because we have been reading the gospel into them—as we should do. Ever since Jesus gave His answer to the lawyer, who asked him, "Which is the greatest commandment in the law?" Christian people have been interpreting the first table of the law as meaning, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," and the second table as meaning, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." And that is what they should mean to us. But, don't you see, that one must have a higher moral standard than the ten commandments, just as they read, in order to be respectably good? Not that we should throw them aside, any more than we should throw aside the alphabet because we are reading fine literature, or the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division because we are doing sums in algebra. But no one should feel like congratulating himself if he still were painfully putting the letters together to spell c-a-t or ba-ker, or scratching his head over the question, "Seven times two are how many?" "Wherefore," says the writer to the Hebrews, "leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection." Don't stay back near the starting point with the ten commandments. SEEDS THAT WILL GROW. Patience and resignation are the pillars of human peace on earth.—Young. No great destiny ever swings on the pivot of irresolution.—United Presbyterian. "A good life keeps off wrinkles." Goodness is beauty in its best estate.—Marlowe. There is only one way to have good servants; that is to be worthy of being well served—Ruskin. Do not dare to live without some clear intention toward which your living shall be bent. Mean to be something with all your might.—Phillips Brooks. Wherever life is simple and sane, true pleasure accompanies it as fragrance does uncultivated flowers.—Charles Wagner, in "The Simple Life." To conquer our own fancies, our own lusts, and our ambition in the sacred name of duty, this it is to be truly brave and truly strong.—Charles Kingsley. How careful one ought to be to be kind and thoughtful of one's old friends. It is so soon too late to be good to them, and then one is always so grieved.—Sarah Orne Jewett. The effective life and the receptive life are one. No sweep of aim that does some work for God but harvests also some more of the truth of God and sweeps it into the treasury of the life.—Phillips Brooks. Nothing is too little to be ordered by our Father; nothing too little in which to see His hand: nothing which toucher our souls too little to accept from Him, nothing too little to be done to Him.—E. B. Pusey. Cheered by the presence of God, I will do at the moment without anxiety, according to the strength which He shall give me, the work that His providence assigns me. I will leave the rest; it is not my affair.—Fenelon. IMPORTANT. The Married Women's Harper club met at 3914 Sophia avenue, the residence of Mrs. Davis. They were entertained in the most stylish manner. They were conducted into the dining room, where the table was spread with all the good things of the season. Among those present we noticed Mrs. Easton, of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Watkins, Simms, Murphy and others. The house was decorated so as to look like a fairy garden or the paradise above. The whole affair was very pleasant. Mrs. W. H. Davis has been sick since. She is better now. 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. Remember Mr. John W. Wheeler Jr. is a professional pianist. He plays a high-class music, and he takes high-class advertisements for The Palladium. When you help us, you help a worthy young man. J. W. WHEELER. 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. M. Hoffer. Hutchins Inge. R. J. Raymond. L. C. Jones. Mr. Henderson. Thos. Campbell. Walter Roberts. W. P. Curtis. W. D. Scott. Wm. H. Mansifse 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. DENTISTS. T. A. Curtis. G. H. Anderson. INSTITUTIONS. INSTITUTIONS. Provident Hospital, Beaumont and Morgan Sts. Colored Orphan Asylum, 4216 Natural Bridge Road. Central Baptist Poor Old Saints' Home, Morgan St., near Jefferson Ave. Y. M. C. A. Home Association, 2633 Lucas Ave. Colored Catholic Orphan Asylum, Normandie. Reporters will be sent wherever requested. Only notify this office. MISS N. GRAVES, FIRST-GLAS DRESSMAKER. PLAIN SEWING ALSO DONE. Call 3731 VISTA AVENUE. A UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. To all who are fond of negro newspapers the Palladium office can furnish any of the following papers: Freedman Journal. Chicago Conservator. Topeka Plaindealer. Indianapolis Recorder. The Afro-American. The Vicksburg Light. Arkansas Appreciator. The Dallas World. The Springfield State Capital. The Sedalia Times. Eagle-Herald, Gainsville, Fla. The Reformer. The Truth Teller, St. Louis. Southern Christian Recorder. Cincinnati Brotherhood. Star of Zion. Washington Bee. Seattle Republic. Weman's World. Bluegrass Bugle. Chicago Broad Ax. Paducah Bee. The Parson Weekly Blade. The City Times, Galveston, Tex. Eagle, Kempsville, Ala. Christian Recorder Of the A. M. E. Church. The Press, Quendo, Kan. The Light, Vicksburg, Miss. The Mayor, Hopkinsville, Ky. Oklahoma Guide, Guthrie, Logan Co. American Eagle, St. Louis. The Watchman, Columbus, Ga. Texas Guide, Victoria Texas. The Lancet, Baltimore, Md. The City Times, Galveston Texas. The Sunday School Monitor, Nashville, Tenn. The Business Herald, Donaldsonville Ala. The St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. The Progress, Omaha, Neb. Nashville Clarion, Nashville, Tenn. Missouri State Republican. The Pythian Blade, Vicksburg, Miss The Christian Organizer, Lynchburg, Virginia. The Columbia, Louisville, Ky. Colored Messenger, Kansas, Mo. Temple of Health and Physical Rev view. Savanna Gazette, Savannah, Ga. Florida Sentinel, Pensacola, Fla. Voice of Missons, New York. Searchlight, Wichita, Kan. Tribune, Pueblo, Colo. Colored Citizens Press, Chicago, Ill. Banker, Merchant and Manufacturer Publisher of Money, New York. Teche Valley News, Jeanerette, La. St. Joseph Radical, St. Joseph, Mo. Palladium, Nashville, Tenn. Pythian Blade, Vicksburg, Miss. Bee, Paducah, Ky. Southern Advocate, Hot Springs, Tississippi. Etheopian Abbiville, S. C. Wisconsin Advocate, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Eagle, Kempaville, Ala. Chicago Visitor, Chicago, Ill. Kennycup Reporter, Owensboro, Ky. Pythian Journal, St. Louis, Mo. Rising Sun, Kansas, Mo. Southwestern Advocate, New Orleans, misiana. Republican Guide, Baltimore, Md. The Advance Citizen, East St. Louis, Fargoinn, Kansas, Mo. The Albuquerque American, a newspaper published in New Mexico, is on our desk. A paper well edited and quite newsy. We heartily exchange. J. M. Griffin, editor and proprietor. Any of the above papers can be had at the Palladium office. We will count the list next week. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. KNOWN AB THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich MISSOURI, The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valleys, Trade Centers and College Parks of NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery, and the Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural, Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Ries Districts of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Resorts of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms with its Connections the Popular Winter Route to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and Illustrated pamphlets of any of the above Companies' Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, ST. LOUIS. Many exhibits are arriving at the St. Louis World's fair grounds and are being installed in the exhibit palaces. 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. St. Louis Palladium. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. Entered at the postoffice at St. Louis, Mo., as second-class matter. Published Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor. 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS KATE JOHNSON.....Editor. C. H. Tandy.....General Reporter 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 Wednesday. ADVERTISING RATES. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion.....$ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion.....25 For two inches, three months.....6 00 For two inches, six months.....10 00 For two inches, nine months.....14 00 For two inches, twelve months.....20 00 Standing and transient notices per line.....10 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......60 Single copy......05 No Excuse for Non-Payment. From the present time on, all who live south of 20 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: 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 Committee of 100. Some months ago a committee of 100 were formed to ascertain, if possible, to obtain a separate building for a Negro exhibit at the World's fair. This we were opposed to. No such building was set apart. Of course, that ended the work of that committee. Since that time, one, W. M. Farmer, a lawyer, has assumed to act on this defunct committee and publish to the world, through the columns of the Globe-Democrat, that the people of St. Louis and the state of Missouri, have impowered him and others to say to the people of the United States, that he has been authorized to make such a publication for the Negroes of the city, state or United States. As several teachers have denied a certain rumor about them, it is now time for this man Farmer to make a final surrender and admit that he is not the Moses of the West. When we want to represent the people, then a mass meeting must be called, and the power given to the persons that are delegated to accomplish certain things. This has not been done. We admit that a number of Christian gentleman's names appeared on that call, but they were not apprised of the deep-dyed scheme laid by the would-be Moses. We will smoke this jellow out of his hole. What Shall the Harvest Be? Never in the history of the republican party was there a better chance than now to carry the state in the coming election. Men must look for the good of the party and not a few. Do not stop and talk of the short coming to the democratic party, but get together. When Hon. C. I. Filley, Kerns, Akins, Dyer, Nagle, Houser, Noble, Charles Gallebank, Ben Westhus, Owens, Floyd, Grenner, Parson and the 50,000 Negro voters of this state get together, we will then win with a brave leader, otherwise it is no use to try to win an election in the state. We regret exceedingly that the article concerning our teachers was published in the Post-Dispatch. The article in itself was a burlesque from beginning to end and anything but complimentary. The instigator of the article found himself in serious trouble. He doubtless thought the ladies concerned would be highly flattered but he now realizes that they were not seeking notoriety. Douglas hall be packed next Monday night to witness the grand play, "Every Darkey is a King." Admission 15, 25 and 35 cents. 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. 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 B. 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, Centralla ..... 100 00 Mary Herald, Gilbert Temple, Kansas City ..... 100 00 Carrie Walker, Ada Temple,St. Louis ..... 100 00 Total paid endowment this quarter ..... $800 00 M. B. Mr. Andrew J. Smith, who formerly lived in Memphis, Tenn., who also conducted a first-class grocery, has come to St. Louis, and he has a most successful grocery and meat store, also another department connected with his store which will invigorate the inner man. Mr. Smith has a wife and sons, who assist him in business, and he knows no such word as fail. He is of a jovial, good disposition. When he makes friends he knows how to keep them. He is liked by all who come in contact with him. Go and see, and send order for what you need. He will supply you with all that you need. His place is at 1315 Clark avenue. BURIALS. The following nurials also have been paid: Laura Bell Mansfield, St. Phillips Temple, Huntsville.....$ 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 ..... $613.00 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. W. H. CARTER. W. H. Carter, editor of the Sedalia Times, is a candidate for Republican state committee-man-at-large. There are several other candidates. We wish them all success. We are for no one at present. Hope someone will win. A burglar-proof subterranean vault, which it is said, will withstand the attacks of the cleverest safe 'crackers, will be used by the Bankers' World's Fair national bank. Mexican brigands have kidnapped Dan Cushing, younger brother of a Texas railway superintendent, for ransom. The outlaws are fleeing toward Mexico with Texas rangers in pursuit. M. L. May, of Honolulu, who is in St. Louis, says it has been practically decided that Hawaii will not be officially represented at the World's fair because the territorial treasury is empty. LANDERS CO. REV. COLE BAPTIZES Forty-eight at the Rate of One a Min- ute—An Impressive Scene. True to his promise, Rev. E. C. Cole rose early last Sunday morning, after enjoying a pleasant night's slumber, ready to go down to his church and baptize the host of converts which he had gathered in during the past three weeks, in the greatest revival that was ever recorded in the history of the First Baptist church. There was something like 3,000 or 4,000 persons in and around the edifice at 11 o'clock. He notified the deacons that it was time to begin service. Prof. J. A. Freeman and the members of his choir were on hand, who soon began singing some of their sweetest songs. Dr. E. C. Cole had all the candidates take seats near the altar, then he began his sermon, which he had carefully prepared for the occasion. His remarks were very pointed; in fact, he quoted several passages of scripture and referred to other authorities to prove his assertions. His sermon was full of logic and common sense from beginning to end. Afterward the doors of the church were opened and several came forward and joined. Then a collection was taken up, which amounted to $20. This being over, the THEODORE ROOSEVELT. The People's Choice for President. Please take notice. All free doings is passed with the St. Louis Palladium. It takes money to pay the printer. J. W. WHEELER. The above was in The Palladium last June. A certain church sent us some matter in July, and we was told to send the bill to that church. We did so, and we have not heard from the bill or the 75 cents—ah, children. We have sent that bill to St. Peter above, a ndyou must pay or you don't get in. Water in the Maumee river at Fort Wayne, Ind., is higher than it has been for 20 years. The Colombian government - announces that it will exhibit at the St. Louis World's fair. The explosion of a box of miners' caps at Galena, Kas., cost a man both eyes and both hands. Harry Clemens, a non-union driver, was killed while sleeping on a cot in an East St. Louis (Ill.) livery stable. Dr. M. D. Foster was nominated for congress by the democrats of the Twenty-third Illinois district in convention at Newton. Attorneys for Collins the condemned Union (Mo.) murderer, have notified Gov. Dockery that they will make argument for executive clemency. Sherman Parker and Thomas Foster, miners' union leaders, accused of attempting to wreck a passenger train, were acquitted by the jury at Cripple Creek, Col. W. T. Curtis' Ne W. T. Curtis' Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET STREET. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Meals can be Ordered by Telephone, Kinloch C 1199 Also the Famous Anheuser Beer. 2323 Marks baptizing commenced. At this time there was not standing room in the church, nor even on the sidewalk in front of the church; so much so that pedestrians passing by remarked that all the Colored people in town are out at this church. Rev. E. C. Cole baptized about forty-eight converts at the rate of one a minute, and even after he was through he looked around for more, but the others will not be ready until the first Sunday in the month, which is to-morrow, and will be a repetition of last Sunday. At 3:30 p. m. the converts were given the right hand of fellowship. A very large crowd was present at 7:30 p. m. Rev. J. W. Muse preached the closing sermon, which was full of comfort, logic and common sense. There will be another large gathering at the First Baptist church to witness the baptizing of the remaining converts. Everybody is invited. The church has decided to give the young converts a reception next Monday night, March 7. All are invited. The Ruth club will serve dinner next Sunday at the First Baptist church. Mme. Leatha Newcomb, the president, will see that everybody is treated nicely. The money which will be raised from the dinner will be paid on the church debt. You must go out and see the two Big E. E.'s, at Douglass hall, 2645 Lawton avenue, just above The Palladium office, 2617 Lawton avenue. —A massive punch bowl of sterling silver, accompanied by a large salver, a ladle and 24 cups of the same metal, is to be the testimonial of Missouri to the United States battleship Missouri. Calendar for 1904 Calendar for 1904 JANUARY JULY FEBRUARY AUGUST MARCH SEPTEMBER APRIL OCTOBER MAY NOVEMBER JUNE DECEMBER 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 2 Newport Buffet, 2323 Market St. 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, Mattono and Clarleston; J. W. Ousley, Mound City; J. W. Saunders, St. Paul church, Springfield; S. A. Hardison, St. John church, Springfield; R. E. Wilson, Paris; William Collins, Gibson City; C. W. Thompson, Macomb; J. M. Wilkerson, Danville; J. W. H. Jackson, Chnampaign; C. H. Sheen, Peoria; P. M. Lewis, Pontiac; G. W. Brewer,Pinkman; G. C. Christbury, Clinton and Lincoln; W. A. Moore, Bloomington; A. T. Jackson, Decatur; I. S. Stone, Shellyville 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, Marlon and Dumain; H. McClellan, Mount Vernon; Ransom Riddick, Wetung; to be supplied, Beechwood and Beech Ridge; — Dickson, Golconda; J. H. Luney, Galatia; B. F. Moss, Harrisburg; C. H. Holmes, Grand Tower; Sandy McDowell, Murphysboro; C. H. Jackson, Shawneetown; J. W. Edwards, Brookport; A. Perkins, Villa Ridge; F. G. Heard, Edith chapel; J. R. Ford, Hodge's Creek; H. C. Burton, Carbonale; R. J. M. Long, Metropolis; J. H. Sydes, Cairo Quincy district—N. J. McCracken, presiding elder. Geo. W. Gaines, Quincy and Bethel; H. Lackey, Jacksonville; J. W. Tiff, Sparta; Green Price, Lovejoy; L. E. Christian, East St. Louis; Torrey Perry, Belleville circuit; W. H. Chambers, Alton; Fleming Gray, Litchfield; C. H. Thomas, Pittsfield and Quincy mission; William Graham, Upper Alton; J. W. Summers, Edwardsville; J. M. Crawfors, Elkville; William Hadley, Centralia; J. P. Coates North Alton: Sandy Osborn, Collinsville; J. H. Smith, Lebanon and Carlyle; evangelists, M. E. Marie Carter, Robert Earnest, George A. Brown and Mrs. Emma Brewington. H. Simmons was transferred to Iowa conference in exchange for Rev G. W. Gaines. MISSOURI METHODISTS. OCTOBER 12, 1903, our beloved Bishop C. T. Shaffer announced the following appointments for the ensuing year: St. Louis District—Presiding elder Rev. J. D. Barksdale; St. Paul chapel St. Louss, 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, H. L. 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, T. Louis. T. L. Watson; De Soto, to be supplied; Commerce, Jeremiah W. Wiles; Frederick town, J. R. Hopkins; Pune Terre, A. O. D. Steele, Oak Ridge, I. Chonley; Festus circuit, James Randa, Quinn chapel, St. Louis, J. E. Christner; Payne's mission circuit, St. Louis, F. E. Clark; Caladonia mission to be supplied; Caruthersville mission, Perry G. Dawson. U. B. F. AND S. M. T. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. M., S. T. Pettigrew, Dalton; D. G. M., Dr. J. E. Perry, Columbia; G. S., W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City; A. G. S., C. C. Hubbard, Louisiana; Treasurer, Dr. O. C. Queen, Hanniball; G. C., Rev. O. T. Redd. Macon; S. M., Robert Vaughn, Paris; J. M., R. A. Morton, Kansas City; R. S., G. W. Montgomery, Gooch's Mills; L. S., Dr. J. D. Sexton, Macon; I. S., Robert Watson, Boonville; O. S., H. A. Lewis, Wellsville; Grand Organizer, J. H. Williams, 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., S. 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 Gratiot street. Stop that cough. Go and get Pickett's Cough Drops. 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. 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 Furnished Rooms BY THE DAY OR WEEK 1222 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. L. HOPKINS & BRO. Restaurant and Lunch Room Headquarters for Barbers, Porters, Hotel and Railroad Men. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALTY. Fine Imported & Domestic Cigars, 114 N. JEFFERSON AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO. WALTER S. FARRINGTON. Walter S. Farrington is doing a great business on Leonard and Channing avenues as a Veterinary Dentist, Clipping, Braking and Styling Horses. He is an expert at his business. Express and Coal business on Channing avenue between Olive and Loonst streets. All orders are promptly attended to. 300 North Leonard avenue. S. P. PERKINS. Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. 1326 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. A FIRST-CLASS BARBER SHOP NEWLY FITTED Has been opened by J. L. MAYS, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who also does business in Chicago. A MANSKER, of Poplar Bluff, is employed by Mr. Ways 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 specialty. Fine frames and high- grade work. Terms reasonable. Cash or credit. Also lessons given. Call or write to 456 NORTH SARAH ST. THE PALLADIUM WANTS ADS IF OUR TRUE FRIENDS WISH TO ASSIST US, THEY WILL SECURE ADS. The sons and daughters of Rebecca No. 3 meet the second Wednesday in each month at Eleventh and Franklin avenue, at 8 p. m. Mrs. Sadie Harris, president, at 1529 Gratiot street; May Wilson, vice-president, 1431 Morgan street; Mrs. Annie Henry, 2614 Mills street; secretary; Lizzie Robinson, assistant secretary. 108 Thirty-two diagrams showing Jacob Shafer and Frank C. Ives, famous billard players, at the stand No. 2. 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. Do You Play Pool and Billiards? BILLIARD Hall No. 1 at 1323 Market Street Hall No. 2 at 2326 Market Street A. A. BROOK The Chicago game of pool. This lars will be the prize between ten men second prize, $15; third prize, $10. At Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. BROOKS, Proprietor. Pool. This game is played in rotation. Fifty dol- ten ten men playing 100 games. First prize, $25; e, $10. At 1323 or 2326 Market street. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. Wood. A Faithful Pastor. 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. JOHN J. ALBURAN, Mgr. 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. Hudden street. Grass state. their busi- s pleasant ing is in NG. of Shebia n Wednes- al, Eleventh NKINS, Morgan. Morgan St. Hirteenth. Mittee, 1108 sentinel, North High 241 Linden istant chair- 1212 Mor- 808 North ribbers will the office all at the allow them on April 30, 4. The of- on are de- PLACE-OF MEETING. The LaBors Aid Daughters of Shebia Temple No. 1 meet the fourth Wednesday in each month at the hall, Eleventh and Franklin. Chairman of Sick Committee, 1108 Franklin Avenue. PETER JANTRY, inside sentinel, 1313 Linden street. THOMAS NICHOLS, 807 North High street. MRS. ANNIE HALE, 1241 Linden street. MRS. ROSA HICKS, assistant chairman of the sick committee, 1212 Morgan street. FANNIE PHILLIPS, 1308 North Thirteenth street. 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 World's fair will open April 30, 1944; close, December 1, 1904. The officers of the fair association are determined to surpass all other World's fairs. or to Rus- and em- carriages 18-20-22 phone, Kin- t Missouri Fll. Phone, 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, They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. True Reformers' Barber Shop. A New Rooming House. MRS. MARANDA JENKINS, Worthy Matron, 1237 Morgan. ELLA LACY, Vice-Queen, 1206 Morgan St. GEORGIA PHILLIPS, Secretary, 810 N. Thirteenth. ANNIE BARBER. CONNECTICUT STATE BUILDING LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION ST. LOUIS, 1894 We are convinced that Rev. W. W. Perry, of Bridgeton, Mo., is doing good work in that city. Our good people only want good and true pastors, who are honest and upright in their dealings with the people. Then God will bless their efforts. We will try and keep the work of the church before the people, and we are confident success will crown the efforts of its pastor, Rev. Perry. Will Graduate. The Meharry Medical college, of Nashville, Tenn., will send forth, on the 1st of March, 59 doctors, 9 dentists and 8 pharmacists. We see that S. P. Douglas, of St. Louis, and G. H. Martin, the son of Dr. D. L. Martin, of Nashville. Tenn., will graduate. They will both locate for business in St. Louis. We see also R. A. Henderson, of Fulton, Mo., and J. I. Teague, of Kansas City, Mo. Wallace H. Hills, chief clerk of the United States treasury department, is on his way to St. Louis with a warrant for $1,000,000, the first installment of the World's fair loan. ```markdown ``` [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a necktie. The background is a plain, light color. The man's face is centered in the frame.] ARNETT'S PLACE E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Chinese Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey AT ALL HOURS. 2801 MORGAN STREET, HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. CATHRELL-HYATT Printing Company UP-TO-DATE BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, 3957A Finney Avenue, St. Louis. World's Fair Lunch Room 2807 Manchester Ave. MEALS AT ALL HOURS Home Cooking. Quick Service Give us a call. S. P. PHILLIPS, Prop. Anheuser-Busch Beer on Tap J. P. WATKINS, Prop. Douglass Buffet and Pool Room IS NOW OPEN Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars LAWTON AVE. and BEAUMONT ST. LOUIS, MO. EDWARD A. NEAL, Carpenter and Builder, and General Repair Work. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 1100 S. Compton Ave. Pride of the West No. 123 Independent Order of the Court of Calantha Meets the Second Wednesday in Each Month, at 2:30 p. m. at Knights of Pythias Hall, Jefferson and Lucas Avenues. Mrs. Maria Campbell, W. C. Mrs. Fannie Newcomb, R. D. 1023 Morgan Street. MRS. CORA EUARD, FIRST-CLASS Fashionable Dressmaker AND OTHER NEEDLE WORK. CALL AT 3731 Vista Ave. Headquarters for Colored Pr The Rosebud Bar, TOM TURPIN, Prop. Pool Room in connection. ers for Colored Professionals. LOWREY, Chefs, Late of Dallas Ket 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, Bus. Agt The 400 Base Ball Club C. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietor 400 Bar, And President 400 BASE BALL CLUB. Headquarters the 400 Bar, 1300 MORGAN STREET The "Owl" Saloon 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. The Greeley Saloon. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M gr PLEASE YOU NO ONE CAN. WHAT IS APPROPRIATE SERVED HERE. SMITH, Manager. REELY RESORT. LIQUID REFRESHMENTS TO BE HAD. I Wash Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. 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. S. E. Cor. Twelfth and Wash Streets, 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 DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER 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. Millinery. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. MR. A. L. LEE, Representing the PALACE LAUNDRY, guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all com- munications to 2825 St. Louis avenue. Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough Syrup. DAVE YOUNG Night. Also a first-class cafe in rear. Open all night and day. All Prices. Private Dining-room [Name] JEFF. SMITH. Propr. 100 GOOD INVESTMENTS HUTCHINS INGE. Lawyer and Real Estate Agent, 1107 Clark Avenue and 2633 Pine Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Specialty JOHN H. CLARK Day. 3 2336 WASH ST....Furnished rooms for rent to men; rooms comfortably furnished; on second and third floors; with or without board. T. T. Thompson. G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Ranges, Stoves, Ete. a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. 1409 Market Street Mrs. Susan Gross, 2009 Pine Street. YOUTHS' DEPARTMENT THE FUSSING PLACE. I have to go to the Fussing Place But she says in just the firmest tone: "The boy that fusses must stay alone," When I have been bad. At first I pretend I do not care, And I hum a tune, And walk off quick with my head in the air And then I think of mother's eyes With that sorry book, And soon I think it is time to surprise Her over her book. So I will up a smile, and put it on (For I can't come out till the frowns are gone). How happy she'll look! The Fussing Place? Oh, it's where you're sent When you're naughty and mean. And there you must stay till you're good again, And fit to be seen. It's up in the attic, or under the stairs, Or seated on one of the kitchen chairs, And oh, you feel mean! But it doesn't matter much where it is— This old Fussing place; For the very spot that seems so bad When you're in disgrace. Is nice enough when you're loving and true. So it's not enough but how you do It makes it a "Fussing place!" —Annie Willis McCulough, in Youth's Companion. THE GAME OF BATTERY. It Not Only Affords Plenty of Amusement But a Fine Chance for Reul Skill as Well. I am going to tell the boys how to make a new game that will afford plenty of amusement and a chance for much skill. The game is called Battery, and was originated by the writer. The little blocks on each side represent a fort, and the rings used are bombshells. When a player succeeds in throwing one over the peg of his opponent, the bomb is supposed to have dropped into the enemy's fort. Any smart boy, who can use a saw, plane and pocket knife, can make the game in a few hours. The material, excepting the rings, you will probably find somewhere about the premises, but if not, a few pennies will purchase them. Procure a nice, smooth piece of board, soft or hard wood, one-half inch thick and eight inches square as shown in the illustration. Next make four little wedge-shaped pieces, $1\frac{1}{2}$ inches long by two inches wide at top, and tapering to one-fourth of an inch at the bottom end. The pieces should be one-half inch thick and taper from the wide end to almost nothing at the small end. This is to give them a slanting surface when glued in their proper places on the board. Now draw GAME OF BATTERY. a line across the center of the board each way, and glue or tack one of these blocks on the line on each side of the board and close to the edge, as shown in the illustration. Next measure off from the inside edge of the blocks, toward the center, and on the line, one inch from each block drive a one-inch brad or shingle nail, so that it shall stick up above the surface of the board exactly five-eighths of an inch. Next buy at the hardware store five little brass curtain rings one-half inch in diameter, which should not cost over a penny or two, and the game is finished. The board may be painted or stained some pretty color if desired. Two or four may play the game. If four are to play you may play partners. Having seated yourselves about the board, which should be placed upon a small center table, the first player begins by taking the five rings, which count five each, and one at a time places them on the sloping block (called a battery), and placing the index finger on the inside of the ring, gives it a quick snap up the incline so that it will encircle the peg of his opponent directly opposite. Should he fail to land it, he allows it to remain on the board until he has thrown all the rings. If he succeeded in getting any of the rings over the peg, the one chosen to keep tally puts down the score to the player. The next player in turn then takes the rings and proceeds as with the first, and so on until all have played, when the score is counted. It is best to have a fixed number at the start to play for; 50 or 100—N. K. Briggs, in Orange Judd Farmer. The Seal of Long Ago. It is not generally known that the fur-seal was once a land animal. The baby seals are actually afraid of the water; they would drown if thrown into it, and have to learn to swim by repeated efforts. When once they have been taught to swim, however, they soon forget to walk. Greatest at Ocean Highway. About 1,000 ships cross the Atlantic every month. WHAT THE LION MEANT. True Account of a Conversation Between the Foolish Hippo and His Majesty, King Leo. "I wish you would teach me to roar," said the Hippo to the Lion one day. "Why do you wish it?" asked he. "Oh, it would be just grand, you know, to sit on the banks of the Nile and roar away at the passing boats and hear all the tourists and travelers say, 'Oh, listen to the king of the jungle!'" "My, but you're ambitious," replied his majesty Leo, "but I should warn you against trying it. I'm afraid it won't agree with you—have to be built along that plan, you know." "I'll take the risk if you'll take the trouble. But what will it cost me?" "Oh, as for the cost," said his majesty. "I'll agree to make you roar in "YOU'RE RAW ENOUGH." two days. I only charge for the cure." "For the cure!" said the Hippo, in surprise. "Why, I don't want to be cured." "I'm not so sure of that," said the Lion. So he set him to work practicing howls and yells and yelps and roaring, until the poor fellow was so tired he could hardly stand and his throat was so lame he could hardly swallow. Then he went to Mr. Lion. "Open your mouth," said the Lion sharply. The Hippo stretched wide his huge jaws, while he grunted with pain and the tears ran down his cheeks. "I told you I'd do it," said the Lion. "Do what?" gasped Hippo. "Why, make you raw (roar), to be sure. You're raw enough to proceed with the cure, and for that I shall charge you heavily, for you should have been satisfied to be as you were. Now take this cannon ball pill and go home, and not try to be an ass here-after."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. SONG-LOVING LIZARDS. The Tuntaras of New Zealand Are Said to Be Particularly Fond of Rollicking Choruses. A curious fact has lately been learned about the tuatara, the large native lizard of New Zealand. It is a great fat, sleepy thing, from a foot upward in length, with a measurement around of about 12 inches. It is kept tamed, about rocks. Wild specimens are growing rare, though one island off the coast yet swarms with them. These harmless things come out as a rule only for food. But some one in Christchurch, at Auckland, has discovered a way of bringing them out at any time. This is by singing to them. They have their preferences in music, too. They evince much more satisfaction at a rollicking chorus than at a solo. One day a song sung by a girl brought some out, but only their heads were visible, their sleepy eyes opening every few minutes. Then the charmer tried "Soldiers of the Queen," and when all joined in the chorus there was no doubt about the effect on the tuataras. They wriggled about on the rocks, almost dancing in their excitement and joy, until the repertoire of the singers was exhausted, when the lizards sneaked back again to their home among the rocks. New Zealand is the only place in the world where these great lizards are found, and they are said by biologists to be out of their place in this stage of the world's history. They belong to the coal period, and like the moa, ought, by natural laws, to have become extinct long ago. Lincoln Declined the Case. A lawyer who was reading as a young man in Lincoln's office, when the latter was practicing at the bar, tells a story which would seem to stamp Old Abe as a man of conscience even in a field where conscience is regarded as an unnecessary sentiment. He had been listening for a half hour or longer to a would-be client, who had pointed out the merits and demerits of his case with considerable attention to details, and asked Lincoln to take it up. The latter, who had been gazing fixedly at the ceiling during the other's explanations, turned in his chair and replied: "You've got a great case as to technicalities, but one absolutely without equity or justice. You're bound to win—but I guess you'd better get some other fellow to win it for you. $ couldn't do it. All the time I'd be talking to the jury I'd be saying to myself: 'Lincoln, you're a liar!' In fact, I believe I should forget myself and say it out loud!" Mosquito Plant of Nigeria. A German paper reports the finding in North Nigeria of a plant two or three of which, when placed in a room or on a veranda, will remove mosquitoes. The natives extract an essence from the plant, which is an excellent substitute for quinine. It is not only equal in its effects, but it lacks many of quinine's disagreeable attributes. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson in the International Series for March G, 1904—Jesus Calms the Storm. THE LESSON TEXT. Mark 4:35-41. GOLDEN TEXT—He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still—Pts. 107:20. OUTLINE OF SCRIPTURE SECTION. Raising of Widow's Son... Luke 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Message... Matt. 11:2-19 John the Baptist's Message... Luke 7:18-35 Jesus Anointed by a Woman... Luke 7:36-50 Second Preaching Tour... Luke 8:1-3 Healing Blind and Dumb Man... Matt. 12:22-57 Scribes and Pharisees Warned... Matt. 12:38-45 Jesus True Kindred... Matt. 12:46-50 Jesus True Kindred... Mark 3:15-45 Jesus True Kindred... Luke 8:19 Parables by the Sea... Matt. 13:1-53 Parables by the Sea... Mark 4:1-74 Parables by the Sea... Luke 8:4-18 Stilling of Tempest... Matt. 8:22-27 Stilling of Tempest... Mark 4:25-41 Stilling of Tempest... Luke 8:22-25 TIME—The fall of A. D. 29 (part of "The Year of Favor Fail") NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Mark 4:35, 36.) "On that day: " A day of teaching on the lake shore, described in the first part of this chapter. It was the day on which He had spoken the parables of the sower, the lamp, the wheat and the tares, the leaves and other parables of the nature of the kingdom and how it should grow. "When even was come:" It was at the close of a long, hard day. Jesus was too sensitive, tender-hearted and sympathetic to reach the close of such a day without being thoroughly tired; there was the speaking to the crowd—not altogether sympathetic—and the listening to the stories of the poor and friendless who always thronged to Him, the healing of many who were sick and the constant sight of degradation, sin and suffering. His life was not an easy one, even at the height of His popularity. "Let us go over unto the other side:" To get away from the crowds; when He was with them He could not rest and His human endurance had been taxed to the utmost. He must have rest and quiet and time to think and pray in order to be ready for another day of service. (Vs. 37, 38.) "A great storm of wind:" Small lakes, especially if they are surrounded by high hills, are always subject to sudden squalls. The Sea of Galilee lay at the bottom of a very deep valley, 680 feet below the level of the Mediterranean sea. The rugged hills that rise abruptly on both sides of the little lake are broken by huge gorges through which the wind sweeps down in whirls and eddies upon the water. The tropical heat of the valley partly accounts for the suddenness and fury of these storms. "The waves beat into the boat:" It is harder for a boat to live in a sea of choppy, white-capped waves, on a little lake, than on the mountainous swells of the ocean. "Was now filling:" Of course the boat was well handled, for many of the disciples were professional fishermen, and knew every inch of the lake from years of life upon it, but the boat was not large and was heavily loaded and could not afford to ship much water. "In the stern, asleep on the cushion:" Mark does not say "on a cushion" but "on the cushion;" he is naming a part of the ship—perhaps the small deck across the stern on which the steersman sat, but certainly no soft pillow. That Jesus could sleep in such a place and under such circumstances shows how utterly weary He must have been. "They awake Him, and say unto Him," etc. They were fishermen and their home was on the sea, but they were helpless in such a storm as this and thoroughly frightened—and fishermen are not quick to admit that they are frightened. "Carest Thou not that we parish:" An appeal with a touch of reproach in it. (Vs. 39-41.) Mark's account of the stilling of the storm is most impressive in its simplicity. "The wind ceased, and there was a great calm:" What silence is there that can compare with the silence that follows the raging storm? The waves sink back like tired creatures grown drowsy after their madness—that meaning is in the word translated ceased; there is absolute stillness on the water broken only by the distant mutterings of the flying storm. "There was a great calm:" This was the most impressive and awelspiring moment in the lives of the astounded disciples. The words that broke the silence they could never forget. "Why are ye fearful:" As if He were surprised and disappointed that they had been afraid; He would not have wondered at a panic in some of the other boats, but these were His disciples, His closest friends. "Have ye not ye faith:" "Not yet"—how long would it take—how much would they have to see of Him to learn to trust Him perfectly! Of course they did trust Him in a way and re knew that, but it hurt Him to see that the trust was not complete. "They feared exceedingly:" They were awe-stricken; never before had men seen what they had just seen; and what did it mean? Who was this who was Master of the elements themselves? They realized that they had not begun to fathom the mystery of His being. "What did it all mean?" they asked themselves, and they probably never fully understood till after the resurrection. Trust in God. Practical infidelity may go with a professed fidelity. 'A man's faith may be known only by his faithfulness. God's responsibility begins where man's ability ends. When a man denies God in his heart he will deny humanity in his life. You cannot expect God to honor your drafts when you refuse Him your deposits. The cloud that hides God is often but the smoke from the fires of passion in the heart.--Ram's Horn. CASTORIA For Infants and Children Bears The Signature Of Cha. H. Hitchens In Use For Over Thirty Years The Kind You Have Always Bought THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. For Man For Over 60 years Mexican Mustang Liniment Has been the STANDARD REMEDY For Cattle for curing aches and injuries For Poultry WESTERN CANADA'S RE SOURCES. Farming Very Successful. By Western or Northwest Canada is usually meant the great agricultural country west of Ontario, and north of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana. Part of it is agricultural prairie, treeless in places, park like in others, part is genuine plains, well adapted to cattle ranches; part requires irrigation for successful tillage, most of it does not. The political divisions of this region are the Province of Manitoba and the territorial district of Assinibio, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Athabask. At present, however, the latter is too remote for immediate practical purposes. The general character of the soil of Western Canada is a rich, black, clay loam with a clay subsol. Such a soil is particularly rich in food for the wheat plant. The subsol is a clay, which retains the winter frost until it is thawed out by the warm rays of the sun and drawn upward to stimulate the growth of the young wheat, so that even in dry seasons wheat is a good crop. The clay soil also retains the heat of the sun later in the summer, and assists in the early ripening of the grain. It is claimed that cultivation has the effect of increasing the temperature of the soil several degrees, as well as the air above it. Western Canada climate is good—cold in winter; hot in summer, but with cool nights. Violent storms of any kind are rare. The rainfall is not heavy. It varies with places, but averages about 17 inches. It falls usually at the time the growing crops need it. The department of the interior, Ottawa, Canada, has agents established at different points throughout the United States who will be pleased to forward an Atlas of Western Canada, and give such other information as to railway rate, etc., as may be required. That agriculture in Western Canada pays is shown by the number of testimonials given by farmers. The following is an extract made from a letter from a farmer near Moose Jaw: "At the present time I own sixteen hundred acres of land, fifty horses, and a large pasture fenced containing a thousand acres. These horses run out all winter and come in in the spring quite fat. A man with money judiciously expended will make a competence very shortly. I consider in the last six years the increase in the value of my land has netted me forty thousand dollars." Nothing Serious. "Is it true," asked the Ludlow youth, "that a woman insists on having her own way in everything." "don't know," replied the Cumminsville villain, even if it is she changes her mind so often that it breaks the monotony."-Cincinnati Enquirer. Millions of Vegetables. When the Editor read 10,000 Plants for 160, he could hardly believe it, but upon second reading finds that the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., than whom there are no more reliable and extensive seed growers in the world, makes this offer. This great offer is made to get you to test Salzer's Warranted Vegetable Seed Co. They will send you their big plant and seed catalog, together with enough seed to grow 1,000 fine, solid Cabbages, providing you will return this notice, and if you will send them 20c in postage, they will add to the above a package of famous Berliner Cauliflower. [K. L.] The man who keeps too attentive an eye on the future misses a good many things that relieve the monotony of the present. —Puck. $30.00 St. Louis to California $30.00 vis. The Iron Mountain Route VIA The iron mountain Route. These tickets will be on sale daily during March and April, when Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars will be operated daily between St. Louis, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Particulars from any Agent of the Company, H. C. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. Agent, St. Louis. Wigg—"I always try to make my money last." Wagg—"I try to make mine first, and then make it last."—Philadelphia Record. DOCTORS FALL IN LINE. 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If your dealer will not supply you write for free catalogue of black or yellow waterproof oiled coats, slickers, suits, hats, and horse goods for all kinds of wet work. A. J. TOWER CO. THE TOWER'S SIGN TOWER CANADIAN CO. TORONTO, CAN. LIMITED. 50,000 Americans Were Welcome to 100 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE There are settled and settled on the Grain and Grazing Lands, and are prosper and satisfied. The first Laurier recently said: "A new star is rising upon the horizon, and is toward it that every immigrant who leaves the land of Canada comes to seek a place for himself now turns his gaze" - Canada. There is ROOM FOR MILLIONS FREE Homestands given in all ways, Markets, Climate, every- thing to be desired. For a descriptive Atlas - pd other in- formation on Migration, Ottawa, Canada or auth- rized Canadian Government Agent- J. S. CRAWFORD, 125 West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo. R. S. BROGHTON, 430 Quincy Building, Chicago, Ill. OKLAHOMA SWEPT BY PRAIRIE FIRES Five Persons Burned to Death and Hundreds Are Homeless. DESTITUTION AND SUFFERING It Is Impossible to Estimate Accurately the Financial Loss, Owing To the Wide Extent of the Country Affected. Lawton, Okla., March 4.—Five persons were burned to death and 3,000 square miles of territory in Kiowa and Comanche counties were swept by prairie fires Wednesday. Hundreds of people are homeless, and it is impossible to estimate accurately the financial loss, owing to the wide extent of country affected. At Hobart, the county seat of Kiowa county, the fire approached from the east, destroying the stables and 15 race horses, 15 residences, two business houses and various small buildings. Spreading to the southwest, the fire swept 75,000 acres of government military and timber reserve and Indian school reserve, destroying several Indian houses and 40 head of government cattle. Five Persons Perished. Spreading westward, the flames covered miles of the homestead district, destroying houses, barns and stock. It is in this district that five persons are reported to have perished in attempting to protect their property. The names of three have been learned. They are as follows: Dock and John Harmon, brothers, and a man named Fischer. The other two were women, and their names have not yet been learned. Late at night the fire began moving southward toward this city. At 12 o'clock midnight 5,000 people of the city were up to battle with the approaching monster of destruction. The advance line of the fire was fully two miles in length, and came in a semi-circular form. Checking Advance of the Fire. A thousand men turned their efforts to checking the grass borders of the reservation at the city limits. Water from every source, carried in every conceivable way, was distributed along this line and carried all around the city limits. This served the purpose in checking the advance of the lines of fire, but it was of little avail in hindering the continuous rolling of the fire brands in the streets of the city. In more than a hundred places flames arose from dwellings, barns and outhouses, but wherever a blaze grew men were present to quench it with water. As a result of the cool judgment of the fire fighters, the city's loss was only $10,000. Destitution and Suffering. Stories are coming in Thursday night how families laid out on the barren prairie through the freezing night after the storm had passed, with only thin clothes on their backs as reminders of once prosperous homes. Hundreds of people are destitute, and are suffering intensely in the cold and with excruciating pains occasioned by their burns. Clothes, medicine and physicians are being sent out from all the cities and towns of the district to relieve the suffering. Cavalry from Fort Sill and officers from this city are searching for missing men, women and children. FOG CAUSES MANY ACCIDENTS Two Ferryboats and a Coal Barge Sank in a Collision With an Unknown Vessel. New York, March 4.—During a heavy fog, Thursday, a Pennsylvania ferry- boat sank a coal barge, and a Staten Island ferryboat was badly damaged by a collision with an unknown vessel. No lives were lost in either accident. The fog was one of the worst in many years and there were frequent blockades on the streets. Navigation was almost entirely suspended. The French line steamship La Champagne, which was to have sailed Thursday for Havre, was unable to leave. KRATZ GOES TO GUADALAJARA Former St. Louis Coupeilman, Inc. St. Louis, March 4.—Former Councilman Charles H. Kratz, indicted for bribery in connection with the Suburban lighting scandal, whose case is set for trial at Butler, Mo., May 2, has left for Guadalajara, Mexico, where he expects to wind up his business affairs within the next ten days. Kratz' attorney, T. W. Fauntleroy, stated that there was no significance whatever in Mr. Kratz' returning to the country whither he had fled, following his indictment a year and a half ago. He has large business interests at Guadalajara, and naturally wishes to dispose of them." Hold By the Coroner's Jury. Omaha, Neb., March 4.—Policeman Frederick C. Moore was Thursday held by the coroner's jury for the killing of George O'Neill last Sunday. Officer Moore clubbed O'Neill over the head for resisting arrest. O'Neill died on the operating table at the hospital. College President Resigns. Oxford, C., March 4—Dr. Lelia S. McKee has resigned the presidency of the Western Female College, effective next June. She will be succeeded by Dr. Lillian W. Johnson, of Memphis, Tenn. NOT MUCH IMPRESSED. George Thought There Was Much Sound and Very Little of the Solids. If New York has a word to say to the stranger within its gates, says a correspondent of the New Orleans Times-Democrat, it is this: "Have you succeeded at home? If not, why do you think you will succeed where conditions are more complex and difficult?" But in New York, as to other large cities, those who are not to be successful, who are who resolutely about their business are surely sure of success. Sometimes, perhaps, a little success makes more of a noise in the world than it should. One evening in a restaurant, says the correspondent, we were waited on by a real southern darky. He was so unmissed that at last I said to him: "George." "Yas'm," was the grateful rejoinder. "You're from the south, aren't you?" "Yas'm. Ah's from de south." How did you get up here? "Ah don' know, ma'am, how Ah come." "What do you think of New York, George?" He hesitated, and then summing it up in his mind, he saus: "New York? 'Teach's lak dish hyhc Ner des dishes teh de victuals that's servcd" "and dishes teh de victuals that's servcd" Generous. "Mamma," said the little one, "there's a girl in the next block that's a lot sicker than I am." "You're not very sick, Pet," replied the mother; "not even in bed. You'll be out playing again in a day or so." I know it, mamma, so don't you think we ought to do something for the little girl that's so much sicker? "What would you like to do?" "I'd like to send her that nasty medicine the doctor left for me."—Chicago Post. A Limit to the Division. During a recent session of the house of representatives Mr. Grosvenor, of Ohio, arose in his place and intimated that the gentleman who had the floor was transgressing the limit of debate. I thought it was understood" said the offended gentleman and the gentleman from Ohio divided his time with me." "True" responded Mr. Grosvenor, simply, "but I did not divide eternity with you!"—N. Y. Tribune. The Most Common Disease. Yorktown, Ark., Feb. 29th—Leland Williamson, M.D. a successful and clever local physician, says: "There is scarcely another form of disease a physician is called upon so often to treat as Kidney Disease. I invariably have a Kidney Disease. I have been disappointed in their effect for they are always reliable. I could mention many cases in which I have used this medicine with splendid success, for example, I might refer to the case of Mr. A. H. Cole. "Age 31, greatly emaciated, some fever, great pain and pressure over region of Kidneys, urine filled with pus or corruption and very small肿块, and painful bloody loot. I drink a great deal of water, gave brisk purgative and Dodd's Kidney Pills. The pills were continued regularly for three weeks and then a few doses every week, especially if patient felt any pain in region of Kidneys. Cured completely and patient performed his duties as farm laborer in four weeks." Williamson has been a regular titration, for over several years, and his unqualified endorsement of Dodd's Kidney Pills is certainly a wonderful tribute to this remedy. Miss Gaussip—"I understand that you are as good as married to Miss Roxley." Mr. Bachelier—"Just as good and even better," not to mention not be married to anybody."—"Philadelphia. Be the press." TORTURING, DISFIGURING Humors, Eczemas, Itchings, Inflammations, Burnings, Scalings and Chafings Cured by Cuticura. The agonizing itching and burning of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crusting of the scalp, as in scaled head; the facial disguisements, as in pimples and ringworm; the awful suffering of infants, and anxiety of worn-out parents, as in milk crust, tetter and salt rheum—all demand a remedy of almost superhuman virtues to successfully cope with them. That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills are such stands proven beyond all doubt by the testimony of the civilized world. He="Miss Brightley is quite stunning to night. She has no idea how beautiful she looks." She="Oh, yes she has! But it's an exaggerated one."-Philadelphia Ledger. Salzer's Home Builder Corn. So named because 50 acres produced so heavily, that its proceeds built a lovely home. See Salzer's catalog. Yielded in 1903 in Ind. 157 bus. Ohio 160 bus. Tenn. 98 bus. and in Mich. 220 bus. per acre. You can beat this record in 1904. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE YIELDS PER ACRE? 120 bu. Beardless Barley per acre. 310 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per A. 80 bu. Salzer Speltz and Macaroni Wheat. 1,000 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre. 14 tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay. 60,000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep—per A. 100,000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder. 54,000 lbs. Salzer's Superior Fodder Corn —rich, juicy fodder, per A. Now such yields you can have, Mr. Farmer, in 1904, if you will plant Salzer's seeds. JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10c in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., and of receive their great catalog and lots of farm seed samples. [K. L.] Many a rich father has discovered that it is easier to get a daughter off his hands than to keep a son-in-law on his feet. Philadelphia Record. $30.00 St. Louis to California $30.00 via The Iron Mountain Route. These tickets will be on sale daily during March and April, when Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars will be operated daily between St. Louis, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Particulars from any Agent of the Company. H. C. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. Agent, St. Louis. There is nothing new under the sun. Radium, for example, is merely the latest old thing that has been discovered. -Puck. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 250. Where there is much pretension, much has been borrowed; nature never pretends.-Lavater. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1800. A big head has no show against a big heart.-Ram's Horn. Economy is the road to wealth. Putnam Fadeless Dye is the road to economy. Where the speech is corrupted the mind is also.-Seneca. A COMRADE OF GENERAL GRANT Says: "I Do Not Believe Pe-ru-na Has a Superior for Catarrh." BENJAMIN F. HAWKES. Benjamin F. Hawkes, of Washington, D.C., Is One of the Three Living Comrades of General Grant in His Cadet Days at West Point. In a recent letter from 611 G street, S. W., Washington, D. C., this venerable gentleman says of Peruna: "I have tried Peruna after having tried in vain other remedies for catarrh, and I can say without reservation that I never felt a symptom of relief until I had given Peruna the simple trial that its advocates advise. I do not believe it has a superior, either as a remedy for catarrh or as a tonic for the depressed and exhausted condition which is one of the effects of the disease." Benjamin F. Hawkes. ISAAC BROCK, a citizen of McLennan county, Texas, has lived for 114 years. In speaking of his good health and extreme old age, Mr. Brock says: "Peruna exactly meets all my requirements. It protects me from the evil effects of sudden changes; it keeps me in good appetite; it gives me strength; it keeps my blood in good circulation. I have come to rely upon it almost en- "it won't rub off" Because it cements to, and is not stuck on the wall with decaying, animal glue, as are the various so-called "wall finishes," which are kalsomines sold under fanciful names. You can apply Alabastine. W. L. DOUCLAS $3.50 & $3 SHOES UNION MADE W. L. Douglas shoes have by their excellent style, easy-fitting, and superior wearing qualities, the best sale of any shoes in the world. BENNETT They are just as good as those that cost you $4 to $5—the only difference is the price. Sold Everywhere. Look for name and price on bottom. Douglas uses Corona Coltskin, which is everywhere conceded to the best Patent Leather yet produced. First Cotton Eyewear uses Shoe by make or cut. Write for Catalog, W.L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. PILES ANAKESIS gives in relief and FORCES CURES PILES. For free sample address in warehouse building. New York. $15 Round Trip Missouri to South Texas, March 15. Where fruit trees are blooming, strawberries and vitals knee high, on the cheapest SALE and LAKE COLONY. CARE & LUCKEL, HOUSTON, TEXAS. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Relief. Use In time. Sold by druggist. CONSUMPTION ALABASTINE LABASTINE is not a disease-breeding, hot water glue wall finish, furnishing a lodgment and harbor-ground for disease germs; it is a natural, rock-base composition, in white and many exquisitely beautiful tints; in powder form, ready for use by simply mixing with cold water. Anyone can brush it on. LABASTINE cements to walls, distroys disease germs and vermin, and never rubs off or scales. Other wall coatings, under fanciful names, and usually mixed with hot water, are unhealthful kalsimones, stack on the wall with glue, which soon rots, nourishes germs of deadly disease, rubs and scales, spoiling walls, clothing and furniture. When it is necessary to refinish, the old coats must be washed off—an expensive, nasty, disagreeable job, making the rooms damp and unfit to live in. When walls are once coated with Aiabastine, succeeding coats may be applied, year after year, without washing the walls, thus saving great expense and annoyance. If you cannot buy Alabastine of your hardware, paint or drug dealer, refuse all imitations, and write us. We will tell you where you can get Alabastine without delay, or sell it to you direct. $500.00 GIVEN AWAY. Write for particulars. FARMS CHEAP FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES GIVEN AWAY BY THE GOVERNMENT Low Settlers' Rates to Montana and Washington DAILY DURING MARCH AND APRIL, 1904 There are thousands of acres of rich agricultural lands not yet under culti- vation along the line of the Great Northern Railway Write to-day for illustrated bulletin, giving detailed information OWN YOUR OWN FARM MAX BASS General Immigration Agent 200 So. Clark St., CHEAGO F. L. WHITNEY General Passenger and Ticket Agent St. PAUL, MN GALL-STONE CURE. "Graemer's Calcylus Cure?" 10 years Kamery for OALL STONES, Stones in the Kidneys, Stones in the Urinary Bladder or Gravel, Billionsous, Sallow Complexion, Jaundice and all Stomach Troubles resulting from Billions or. Write for Particulars, If your drugs does not keep it, order from us. WM.CRAEMER. 4100 N. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Mo. DRUGGISTS--WE SUPPLY YOU DIRECT. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. We send FREE and postpaid a 200 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the Rectum; also 100 page illns. treatise on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands cured by our mild method, none paid a cent till cured—we furnish their names on application. DRS. THORNTON & MINOR. 1031 Okl St., Kansas City, Mo. tirely for the many little things for which I need medicine. "When epidemics of the la gripe first began to make their appearance in this country I was a sufferer from this disease. "I had several long sieges with the grip. At first I did not know that Peruna was a remedy for this disease. When I heard that la gripe was epidemic catarrh, I tried Peruna for la gripe, and found it to be just the thing."—Isaac Brock. Pe-ru-na Used In the Family for Years. Mrs. E. West, 137 Main street, Menasha, Wis. writes: "We have used Peruna in our family for a number of years and when I say that it is a fine medicine for catarrh and colds, I know what I am talking about. I have taken it every spring and fall for four years and I find that it keeps me robust, strong, with splendid appetite, and free from any illness. A few years ago it cured me of catarrh of the stomach, which the doctors had pronounced incurable. I am very much pleased with Peruna. I am 87 years old."—Mrs. E. West. Pe-ru-na is a Catarrhal Tonic Especially Adapted to the Declining Powers of Old Age. In old age the mucous membranes become thickened and partly lose their function. This leads to partial loss of hearing, smell and taste, as well as digestive disturbances. Peruna corrects all this by its specific operation on all the mucous membranes of the body. One bottle will convince anyone. Once used and Peruna becomes a life-long stand-by with old and young. Mrs. F. E. Little, Tolona, Ill., writer "I can recommend Peruna as a good Mrs. F. B. Little "I can recommend medicine for chronic catarrh of the stomach and bowels. I have been troubled severely with it for chronic catarrh of the stomach and bowels. I have been troubled severely with it for over a year, and also a cough. Now my cough is all gone, and all the distressing symptoms of catarrh of the stomach and bowels have disappeared. I will recommend it to all as a rare remedy. I am so well I am contemplating a trip to Yellow Stone Park this coming season. How is that for one 71 years old?" In a later letter she says: "I am only too thankful to you for your kind advice and for the good health that I am enjoying wholly from the use of your Peruna. Hare been out to the Yellow Stone National Park and many other places of the west, and shall always thank you for your generosity."—Mrs. E. F. Little Strong and Vigorous at the Age of Fighty-eight. Rev. J. N. Parker, Utica, N. Y., writes "In June, 1901, I lost my sense of hearing entirely. My hearing had been some- what impaired for several years, but not so much affected but that I could hold converse with my friends; but in June, 1901, my sense of hearing left me so that I could hear no sound whatever. I was also troubled with severe rheumatic pains in my limbs. I commenced taking Peruna and now my hearing is restored as good as it was prior to June, 1901. My rheumatic pains are all gone. I cannot speak too highly of Peruna, and now when eight-eight years old can say it has invigorated my whole system." —Rev J. N. Parker. Mr. W. B. Schnader, of Terre Hill, Pa. writes: "I got sick every winter, and had a spell of cold in February, 1899. I could not do anything for almost two months. In December, 1899, I saw one of your books about your remedies. Then I wrote to Dr. Hartman for advice, and he wrote that I should commence the use of Peruna, and how to take care of myself. "I did not lose one day last winter that I could not tend to my stock. I am sixythree years old, and I cannot thank you too much for what you have done for me." If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. THE EXHIBITION MINES AND METALLURGY BUILD- ING. The Mines and Metallurgy building forms part of the east wing of the fan like general ground plan of the ex- position. The outside dimensions are 525x750 feet. The building is divided into eight oblong parts almost equal The Ingram House FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE AT 1507 Pine Street This house has been fitted up in the most fashionable and modern style BATH And all improvements that make a house com- fortable and home-like. Mrs. J. W. Wheeier. MODISTE. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing. Remember J. P. Watkin's buffett, at Douglass' hall. You will do well by patronizing him. 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 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 fails. 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. First Baptist Church of Bridgeton, Mo., has services as follows: Preaching 11 A. M.; Sabbath school 2 P. M. Preaching 7:30 P. M. Rev. W. W. Perry, Pastor. KEEP THE FLAG FLYING. --- in area. The division is accomplished with glass covered and ventilated arcades, from 30 to 50 feet wide, which makes it possible that each one of the eight divisions shall receive abundant light from every side and that no skylights shall be necessary directly over any of the exhibition spaces. At the NEWPORT NEWS. Some of our Newport subscribers are behind in paying for the paper as much as 30 and 35 cents. No poor man can run a paper at that rate. Certainly no poor Colored man. The late Hon. Frederic Douglass tells of his struggles to run an anti-slavery paper in the fifties (50's). How a white lady came to his aid for success. Colored people will hardly sustain anything run by. A Colored man, unless it be a wine room or gambling den. Mr. John W. Wheeler, whom I have known for years, deserves great credit for working the Palladium up to its present standing. He has fearlessly fought what he seemed to believe was shameless wrong. But this never suits the majority of Aunt Hagar's children; for far too many of Aunt Hagar's children want you to say they are all right, when you know they ought to be in the penitentiary. The A. M. E. church is having great success. Many of the young folks, in the shortest time possible, are fleeing from the stormy night of pleasing sins and delightful follies. They declare in shouting tons that they see the resplendent light of a purer and a more blessed life. Amen! For "suffer little children to come unto me," saith Saviour. Of course, there must be certainty in this "come unto me," and clear knowledge of its full meaning. An old citizen, "Mr. Moses Smith, met and invited the writer to attend these A. M. E. meetings, which are so potent in their converting powers. A few Sundays ago (January 31, 1904) he agreed with "Whited-wall" and Judas, the silver lover, that I would be an injury to the Sunday-school. He admits the wrong or barborous treatment to me by saying: "You ought to forgive." I promised to give in this issue why Reverence came to the conclusion that I (Wilhite) held "erroneous ideas." Of course, the "erroneous ideas" are concerning the Bible, you know. Reverence (Green Price) and I met for the third time, in our earthly sojourn, at Rev. Tiff's, Brooklyn, Ill. Consequent upon a short discussion between him and I, he complimented my clearness of statement of the subjects we were considering. I appreciated his compliment, but was not specially elated as to them, for his superiors frequently salute me with the same kind of criticisms. When such scholars as Peter H. Clark and Dr. Garnett, of Lincoln institute, express a desire of our being nearer together that they might learn dialectic thought, tracing of which I am the merest tyro, I can not be much elated when—well, I will not say an ignorantus bigot—for I would be as unkind as he was in encouraging a base insult to me in the face of inviting my aid in the Sunday-school work. Ex-Superintendent E. H. Long, of St. Louis, said that I more rapidly seized the Hegilian logic than any man he ever saw. Compliments from him are of value to a struggling underling like myself. Well, to the point. Just as Reverence expressed his compliment as to my clearness, Rev. Tiff asked Reverence had he heard of the ejection of a gentleman from some school at Evanston, Ill., for non-belief in miracles ascribed to Christ. "No," was the reply. Writer (myself) said that a person could be as good a Christian without believing that Christ changed water to wine as if he did believe it. Reverence took a murderous exception to this statement. In our next we will show the murder- intersection of the two principal arcades through the main axis a colonnaded rotunda is shown with an appropriate monument. The ground floor will furnish an exhibition space of about 265,000 square feet and about 150,000 square feet may be gained by the introduction of gal- phase of his exception, and how he seemed to be trying to carry it out here in Newport, where I am working to save the young people with a religious fervor that the gang can not understand. ESSENCE. OH, LOOK HERE MAN Aron Franklin, who ought to stay on Sheridan avenue, but rooms on Pine street, says that he will not pay The Palladium man, for the paper sent him over 18 months. Now we will show the public that this man has not been the sanctified angle that the caterers and waiters think that he is. Watch the columns of The Palladium, and we will show from week to week till the $1.80 is paid. We did discount the bill to $1.50. Now he must pay it in full. We are informed that Aron Franklin is in great trouble. He has gone back to 2812 Sheridan avenue. The resort on Pine street is no more. Poor old Franklin. ```markdown ``` We thought it hard to be separated from one whom we have journeyed with for twenty-one years, and yet feel that we will never be content without them. But, what of a person that has journeyed for thirty years, then separated. The old saying is: "There is some excuse for young fools, but there is no excuse for old fools." Parker Lodge No. 5 Benovelent Order of Buffaloes will give a unique World's fair ball Monday evening, March 14, 1904, at Masonic Temple, Tenth and Market streets. See large bills. Admission 35 cents. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache]. ORPHEAN ACADEMY OPENED. New Dancing School Successfully In- augurated. The Orphean Dancing Academy 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 treated to a most delightful entertain- ment. leries. A sub-division of the exhibit space into numerous alcoves for each classification is suggested. The walls of the buildings are set back from the facade 18 or 20 feet, forming a covered loggia which surrounds the entire building. Mr. Theo. C. Link, of St. Louis, was the architect. W. T. Curtis' Newport Hotel, at 2323 Market Street. Completed at last the Newport Hotel, which is the most complete Colored apartment in the city, at present for our people, so don't forget it. Fourteen rooms on the second floor, with all the modern improvements. Mr. Curtis is quite pleased in its general make-up, and we know he will fill the wants of our people, who have been so long without realizing the good things of this world. In connection with this magnificent hotel, Mr. S. Lourie and Mason, two gentlemen who thoroughly understands the business, have a first-class restaurant at 2221 Market street. The Buffet is 2323-Market street. Don't fall to spend a night there. No foreigners will be accepted for service in the Japanese army. Painters and landscape gardeners are hard at work on the World's fair grounds at St. Louis. A California society was organized at St. Louis, Wednesday, at a meeting of native Californians. The board of lady managers has invited the women of all nations to participate in the World's fair. Miss Mattie Burgess, a former Missouri girl, has been chosen assistant secretary to the national missionary board. C 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. MISSOURI STATE BUILDING ST. LOUIS-1904 Building proper $140,000 Refrigerating plant 20,000 Sculpture 15,003 Electric fountain 3,000 Mineral decorations 5,000 The HOTEL HENRY Nicely Situated Easily Located 705-707-709 N. 14th Street IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's Rooming House FOR GENTLEMEN ONLY Gas and Fuel Furnished in Winter Hot and Cold Baths Board if Required Strictly First-Class 4008 Finney Avenue The Palace Hotel 1424 Morgan St. Mrs. Sarah Sprague is conducting a rooming house. Call and get lodging. True Reformers' Hall MADAM IRVING'S Hair Dressing Parlor Shampooing, Straightening, Scalp Massaging a Specialty Braids and Bangs to Match in Color and Quality CALL AND SEE HER WORK MASSAGING. SHAMPOOING BARBER SHOP, Cor. Clark Avenue and Center Street. Practical Hair Cutting. FIRST-CLASS WORK. SAM. J. LANE, Jr., Manager. Electa Temple, No. 31, S. M. 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