St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM 9 Honored by the Odd-Fellows. Last Wednesday night Odd Fellows' hall, at Twenty-seventh and Franklin avenue, was crowded with the members of the order in response to a call from Past Grand Masters' Council No. 49 and St. Louis Patriarchy No. 50. The occasion was a reception and a surprise to George E. Temple, the deputy grand master of the order in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Africa and the islands of the Pacific ocean. At 10 o'clock, by request of J. D. Buchanan, a uniform escort made up from Patriarchies No 50 and No. 134, under the command of Ex-Capt. W. L. Cox, called at the residence of Mr. Temple, and escorted him to the hall. Grand Master J. D. Buchanan, of Council No. 49, called the great host of Odd Fellows to order, while the Odd Fellows' quartette sang, "Bless Be the Tie," after which the following presents were presented to Mr. Temple: A rosewood Morris chair, in behalf of Past Grand Masters' Council No. 49, by J. D. Buchanan. A solid leather suit case in behalf of Patriarchy No. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1904. 50. A gold watch by the following named gentlemen: Jeffry Porter, George Gray, John Robinson, Joseph May, Benjamin Hamilton, August Turner, Jerry Prophet, David Mason, W. B. Lumsey, J. W. Allen, Alex Buckner, A. C. Cummins, Ed T. Brown, Walker Carroll, Ed Woods, C. H. Gray, Wm. Purcell, Ralph Hoggest, Wm. Blanks, Allen Fields, Henry Thompson, Joshua Nicholls, Samuel Ray, Jeffry Williams, J. D. Buchanan, J. M. H. Dorsey, Mrs. Mattie Prophet, J. B. Perryman, Ei Hampton, H. L. Franklin, Edward Parker, Henry Kennedy, William Carter, Wm. Jewell, Griswell, Henry Farar, Jeff Hale, James Morris, Henry Pierce, R. H. Douglas, James Holmes, W. B. Williams. A gold watch charm, beautifully engraved with a diamond set, by the following named gentlemen: W. C. Gordan, D. W. Holland, Eli Hampton, Edward Hatcher, James Holmes, James Robinson, burle Johnson, W. B. Williams, Anderson Russell, F. H. Hardin, Joseph H. Greer, Wm. Jewell, Walter Carter, R. D. Brown, T. F. Luckett, H. C. Gray. A past most venerable patriarchy jewelly by W. T. Wilder, W. B. Hurt, W. L. Cox, Ed. T. Brown, John Robinson. A cravenette rain-coat by the following named gentlemen: W. L. Cox, An- S FUNNY MALE FAD ANTHIS, ay, December 8, 1904. role ever created, at Douglass hall, Thursday evening, December 8. General admission 35 cents; reserved seats 50 cents. Box office now open. Grand ball at 9:30. Great Western orchestra. derson Russell, Mada Mishell, A. C. Cummings, Jeffrey Porter, Jerry Prophet, L. W. Vinegar, Aug. Turner, Geo. Lipschomb, Walker Carroll, W. J. Floyd, Ed T. Brown, Joshua Nicholls, C. H. Gray, James Holmes, Frank Boyd, Reddy Roberts, Thos. Mackey, Henry Stevenson, Joseph Farar, Frank Hoskins, Peer Bell, D. F. Wells. MR. TEMPEL'S RESPONSE. As Mr. Temple arose, filled with emotion, he began by leading the singing of, "A Charge to Keep I Have." The following is the response in part: Worshipful Grand Master, Fellow Members of the Order—I accept the numerous presents given to me tonight as an expression of good will and esteem that is held out to me by the Odd Fellows in this city. After twelve years of leadership in this state, as well as the nation, I feel that although my footsteps are nearing the sunset of life, there is yet a pleasant feeling for me in the hearts of the brethren. This is a season of thanksgiving when men and women pray and return thanks to God for health, happiness, and the success that I have had in trying to build up our order, I will not forget to ask God to shower His blessings upon you and each of you for your kind remembrance of the widow's son who has attempted to lead you onward and upward for years. I shall invoke good blessings upon us, as we are all members of an unfortunate race. Let us make this a continuous season of thanksgiving by praying the prayer of faith, hope and charity with our eyes ever upon the sacred principles of friendship, love and truth. Permit me to thank you again and again for this magnificent expression of good will and confidence. There are two things I never forget. One is the good things done for me, the other is the bad things done to me. I can see to-night a brighter sky bending over me than ever before to catch the light of the rising sun of a new and brighter day. I pledge you a faithful devotion to duty, which is the best recompense that I can offer you. Grand master, your action to-night has fittingly typified the enterprise and wealth of our grand institution. In the near future it will be my pleasure to demonstrate my appreciation of the many costly presents that you have so kindly given me to-night. My fondest hope is for health, happiness and prosperity to lead in the wake of the march of you all. KEPT HIS PROMISE. A Friend of The Palladium Sends a Breezy Letter From Chicago. Chicago. Ill. Chicago, Ill. Mr. Jno. W. Wheeler, Editor St. Louis Louis Palladium: Dear Sir—I promised to send you some news during my trip away from St. Louis. I arrived here November 17, and am attending the Northern Illinois college of ophthalmology. I have the pleasure of being the first Negro to enter this school since it opened its doors ten years ago. I enclose under separate cover a copy of its catalogue to you concerning the Colored people of Chicago from a business stand- point I must say that they are not nearly so progressive as their St. Louis brethren. There is only one real first- class Colored hotel in the city and it is called "The Keystone." The Colored undertakers here are very much in evidence, but they own no horses or rigs, and either Russell or Gordon does more business in St. Louis in a single day than all of the Colored firms here combined. Colored saloons flourish on State street, this being the leading business thoroughfare for Colored enterprises. There is not nearly so much money handled among the Colored people here as there is in St. Louis. It is next to impossible for a Colored person to rent a respectable dwelling or business house here. There are several Colored girls in the post office, thirty-seven Negro doctors who are doing fairly well, and some score or more of Negro lawyers, a few of whom have offices and fair practices. The Broad Ax and Conservator are the leading papers. The Chicago Tribune, one of the leading daily republican papers of Chicago, spends as much of its time vilifying Roosevelt and the Negro as does Tillman of South Carolina. Some young Negro confidence men tried to pick your humble servant up Friday night, but they were both locked up for their trouble. At the police station I told a Negro officer in reply to his question as to who I was, that I was the traveling representative of the St. Louis Palladium. He then asked me if I was Jno W. Wheeler. I told him no. He said that he had heard of Wheeler and The Palladium, and that anybody that bothered with any of the equipments of that organ usually came out the small end of the horn. So he had been informed. Senator Tillman accounts for the republican avalanche by stating that it was caused by prosperity, the personality of President Roosevelt, the use of money and the inability of Bryan to pacify his followers. This Building Was Destroyed By Fire Saturday Nov. 19, 1904. Negro Republicans Hold Ratification Meeting. The Colored republicans of St. Louis Tuesday night crowded Douglass hall, Lawton avenue and Beaumont street, to celebrate the victories of the party in nation, state and city at the polls on November 8. A band of music was in attendance, and enthusiasm ran high. Aaron W. Lloyd, a Negro member-at-large of the state republican committee, opened the meeting and presided. J. E. Osborn was secretary, Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor of St. Paul's chapel, offered prayer, and Prof. P. H. Murray, editor of the St. Louis Advance, read an address, in which he paid an eloquent tribute to President Roosevelt, whose election, he said, meant that the Negro was not to be eliminated in the United States. Rev. R. E. Gillum, of Union Memorial church, said the great republican victory at the polls meant that the American people were determined to express their disapproval of false doctrines and pretensions of democracy. Prof. W. T. Vernon denied the charge that the Negro either sought or desired so-called social equality with the whites, but he urged the Colored men to prove themselves worthy of the opportunity made possible for them by the fearless stand taken in their behalf by President Roosevelt. State Chairman Thomas K. Niedringhouse was present and was given an oation. Addresses were also made by Capt. G. H. Tandy and Rev. W. J. Holland.—Globe-Democrat. 4 C. H. Tandy was lustily called for, but on account of the lateness of the hour, he read a paper, which complimented the president and the victory won, ending with a resolution indorsing Hon. Thomas K. Niedringhaus as the next senator from Missouri, and that the resolution be the sense of the meeting. The same was seconded by a dozen persons, but the chairman, A. W. Lloyd, refused to put the motion, and at once introduced J. M. Turner, who read a paper reporting to be an excuse for not being present, after which the meeting ended. The action of the chairman was one of the most high-handed outrages that was ever perpetrated by a man who is a member of the state committee. These are the resolutions: RESOLUTIONS. WHEREAS, In the national and state campaign just closed on the 8th of November, the great personal popularity and magnetic influence of the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt with the people in the United States won for him the largest electoral college vote from Washington to McKinley, given to any president, carrying all the doubtful states, and having secured the largest popular vote with the crowning feature of Missouri's electoral vote for him, redeeming her from Bourbon rule and putting her in the proud galaxy of sisterhood of republican states, one of the greatest achievements in the annals of American history; therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Colored people of the city of St. Louis and the State of Missouri in convention assembled, OUR HONORED GUEST THEODORE ROOSEVELT. that we extend to the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt our heart felt thanks and gratitude for his noble and grand achievements, and especially for keeping the domain of hope open to every man and woman, letting honesty, industry and intelligence be the standard by which people are judged, regardless of all previous condition; that in our homes, in our churches we pray for him that God in His infinite mercy will guard and protect him, giving him a long life of usefulness to his family and his country, and Lyceum Sk The Lyceum Skew sent, at Douglass evening, December Vashon, the eminent musical comedy The club will spare this the most imp of the season. Mr. James W. G harrassed but hope is irresistibly funny WHEREAS, Our great victory here in Missouri has been brought about largely by reason of, and under the guiding hand of our fellow townman, Hon. Thomas K. Niedringhaus, chairman of the Republican State Committee, and as it is largely by reason of his energy, indomitable will and perseverance to the cause of republicanism that we find imperial Missouri proudly taking her rightful position along side those states whose battle cry is progress, prosperity and equality; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we extend to him our sincere thanks and expression of confidence, and that we class him among the true and tried stalwart sons of republicanism, and that we hereby heartily endorse and recommend him to the General Assembly of Missouri for United States Senator. C. H. TANDY, J. W. WHEELER, Editor Palladium. B. M. HENDERSON, Webstar Groves, Mo. CHAS. WHEELER. The members of Onward Lodge No. 17, A. F. & A. M., are requested to assemble at the Masonic Temple, 18 South Tenth street, Sunday, November 27, at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of escorting the Grand Lodge to a dedication of a church in Rock Springs. Visiting brethren are invited. V. J. Lancaster, of 2206 Walnut street, wishes to find the whereabouts of his brother, Frank Lancaster. They formerly lived in Louisville, Ky. Call at Palladium office. Notice Lyceum Sketch Club. The Lyceum Sketch Club will present, at Douglass hall, on Thursday evening, December 8, Mr. John B. Vashon, the eminent versatile actor, in the musical comedy "Miss Amanthis." The club will spare no pains to make this the most important social event of the season. Mr. James W. Grant, as the much harrassed but hopeful "Brownsmith," is irresistibly funny. Mr. R. A. Hudlin, as the valiant "Captain Littlepop," is the impersonification of the equiliste military beau. Mr. Wm. S. Grant, as the impressionable "Mr. Babcome," is a living example of the curative influence of marriage. The charming vocalist, Miss Vella Crawford, as "Annie Babcome," fascinates all by her graceful acting. The captivating singing soubrette, Miss Almeda Hutchinson, as "Susan," plays the part with a dash and vivacity that is pleasant to see. Last, but not least, Mr. Vashon, as cute, cunning "Miss Amanthis," a lovely little maid of about 250 pounds weight, and as lively as a kitten. It is worth twice the admission fee just to hear her sing. At the close of the performance the Great Western orchestra will furnish music for dancing. Antioch Church Notes. Rev. George W. Dudley, of Texas, preached Sunday, the 20th, at 11 a.m. His subject was, "Holding Up Christ." He urged Christians to hold up Christ daily as He would have us do. At 8 p. m. Rev. B. G. Boggs, the district missionary, preached a good sermon that all enjoyed very much. Among the visitors were Rev. G. W. West, Rev. Clemmens, Rev. Oden and Mrs. A. H. Cooper. Antioch Missionary Circle will have their monthly meeting the first Sunday in December instead of the second Wednesday evening. All members are requested to be present, as election of officers for 1905 will take place. Last Sunday night the Newport was crowded, and all that was needed was there. Of course The Palladium man and his best one were there. But we spoke not. Missouri State Gleanings. CHAMPION PEDESTRIAN. Gabriel Anastasie Has Won That Title by Walking From Liege to St. Louis. Footsore and weary, Gabriel Anastasie, one of 60 contestants, arrived in St. Louis the other day from Belgium, and thereby won a wager of $1,500 and a gold medal set with diamonds, he being the first to complete the trip. The medal was offered by the International Tourist club of Paris, France, and the holder of it is acknowledged to be the champion pedestrian of the world. The contestants started from Liege, Belgium, on September 12, 1904, and from thence walked to Brussels, and thence to Antwerp, where a ship was in waiting to bring the racers to New York. Anastasia landed in New York on September 25. From New York he walked to Washington, D. C.; to Pittsburgh, to Chicago, and from Chicago to Springfield, Ill., to St. Louis. Jean Sphinx, who accompanied him to report his trip and see that the conditions imposed by the club were carried out, traveled from city to city on trains, meeting Anastasia when he arrived by foot. At each of these stopping places the walker was given just enough money to buy his food, being allowed 20 cents a meal, until the next meeting place was reached. This method was employed to prevent the walker from riding on street cars or having railroad fare. "I gred tired sometimes," said Anastasle in broken English, "but I kept on. My feet ached often, and I was compelled to bathe them in cold water. From Chicago I walked the Illinois Central railroad tracks by special permission of the superintendent of the road." The Belgian is 23 years old, and on the trip lost 20 pounds of flesh. Egyptian Magicians to Perform. After the close of the World's fair, 20 Egyptian musicians, jugglers, fire eaters and magicians will go to Columbia and assist in a concert to be given in the auditorium of the Missouri university the evening of December 3. The concert will be given by the Egyptian club of Missouri university, all the members of which are native Egyptians, and the proceeds of the concert will go toward a fund which will be used to advertise Missouri university in Egypt. The Egyptian colony at the Missouri university now numbers 11, and the oriental students hope to double that number next year and to maintain an Egyptian colony permanently. Caught in Mother Hubbard. Deputy United States Marshal W. H. Thomas arrested Charles Rainwater, a federal offender, in Barry county. He was dressed in a "Mother Hubbard" dress and a heavy underskirt. The prisoner, who lives near Jenkins, was taken to Springfield and placed in jail. Rainwater was indicted in Joplin last January on the charge of illicit distilling and failed to appear when suicided. His bond was fixed at $600. It is said that Rainwater had been masquerading as a woman for several weeks. To Experiment in Farm Tiling: The Scully lands, comprising over 100 farms, ranging in size from 40 to 790 acres, in Bates county, are to be experimented with to be kept in proper shape in wet weather. Two surveyors are directing the work of tiling several of the farms northwest of Passaic, and the work is under way. Restrains Live Stock Exchange. The Kansas City Live Stock exchange has been permanently enjoined from boycotting John J. Gladish, who was expelled from the exchange last year, or from interfering or preventing in any way the members of the exchange or others from doing business with Gladish. Died on Iron Mountain Train. Ferdinand Berry, a resident of Memphis, Tenn., on his way home from Colorado Springs, Col., where he had been for his health, died on an Iron Mountain train between Sulphur Springs and De Soto. Not Always Fat Men. People who laugh, it seems, do not always grow fat. Judge Peebles, residing near Clinton, is famous for his hearty laugh, yet he is stall and slim. The Register's Opinion. The Register has decided that people who earn their money in Webb City and go away from home to spend it are of very little value to the town. New Hostelry for Belleflower. A company of Mexico and Belleflower capitalists have contracted with Henry H. Meyer for the erection of a $14,000 hotel at the latter place. Its Chief Attraction. Charles Monk, of Carthage, recently bought a burro colt which is attracting much attention because it looks like an overgrown jackrabbit. Frisco Brakeman Killed. While attempting to jump off a moving train, Philip J. Hodnett, a Frisco brakeman, fell under the wheels, at Springfield, and was killed. Negress Killed. Following a quarrel over a can of beer, Mary Schultz, a negress, was shot and killed by Samuel Grimes in St. Louis. Grimes escaped. New Bank at Rush Hill. A new bank, with a capital stock of $10,000, has been organized at Rush Hill. Dr. W. E. Corn* is president, and Wallace is cashier. DEATH OF JAMES COONEY. Former Congressman, Probate Judge and Prosecuting Attorney Passes Away at Marshall. Former Congressman James Cooney died at his home in Marshall, after an illness of ten days with pneumonia and congestion of the liver. Judge Cooney was born in Ireland in 1848, and came to the United States with his family in 1852. He was educated in the public schools and at Missouri university. He taught in the district schools of Boone county for a few years after his graduation from the university, located in Marshall in 1875 and engaged in the practice of law. In 1880 he was elected to the office of probate judge, and in 1882 was prosecuting attorney, which office he held two terms. In 1890 he was elected congressman from the Seventh district, which office he held for three terms, being succeeded by C. W. Hamlin, of Springfield, the present incumbent. After his retirement from congress, Judge Cooney again entered the practice of law with his former partner, L. W. Scott, with whom he had been associated for many years prior to his election to congress. He was also a stockholder in the Salfine County Index Publishing Co., and was a large owner of real estate. Judge Cooney had no children, and his wife survives him. The only other relatives are a brother and sister in New York, the former an officer in the United States army. STATE TREASURER'S REPORT Semi-Monthly Report of Robert P. Williams Shows Amount in Treasury to Re $1,844,280.50. The semi-monthly statement of Col. Robert P. Williams, state treasurer, shows the amount in the treasury to be $1,834,280.50, distributed into the several funds, as follows: State revenue fund.....$825,639.00 State interest fund.....141,263.92 State sinking fund.....279,900.18 State school fund.....173.40 State seminary fund.....1,455.11 State funds moneyys.....1,260.05 State seminary moneys.....5,996.28 Insurance department fund.....58,312.94 Escachs fund.....375.74 State Missouri penitentiary.....48,891.94 Board of osteopathy fund.....607.78 Swamp land indemnity fund.....1,713.24 Hospital for insane No. 1 fund.....505.36 Hospital for insane No. 2 fund.....14,988.37 Reform school for boys fund.....618.03 Federal soldiers' home fund.....1,245.61 County foreign insur. tax fund.....392,272.59 State bank inspection fund.....400.43 State sup vision fund.....8,655.00 Factory inspection fund.....324.42 Board of health fund.....3,352.52 Total.....$1,834,280.50 Total.....$1,844,250.50 This total is distributed among the state depositories as follows: In treasury vault, $2,669.19; Kansas City state bank, $156,185.74; Exchange bank, Jefferson City, $100,414.14; First national bank, Jefferson City, $143,988.34; Central national bank, $91,253.55; National bank of commerce, Kansas City, $640,-872.16; Mississippi Valley Trust Co., $698,896.68. More Lights for Mexico. As a direct result of the defeat of a proposition to renew the provisions of the "six-mile road law" at the recent election, Mexico will probably have 50 more are street lights as soon as the arrangements can be made. About six years ago, soon after the adoption of the law which provides that one-fourth of the revenue from saloon licenses shall go to keeping the roads of certain districts in repair, the city council found it necessary to cut street lighting down to the minimum, with the result that Mexico has been poorly lighted. The amount involved in the road law was $1,600 a year. Sequel to Pine Street Tragedy. Heart failure, brought on by grief over the death of his brother, is said to have caused the sudden death of Policeman Daniel P. Shea, of the Sixth St. Louis district, brother of Detective John Shea, who was killed a month ago in a battle with train robbers at 1324 Pine street. Officer Shea was 32 years old and joined the police force at the opening of the World's fair, when the 500 additional patrolmen were sworn in. He served continually in the Sixth district. When his brother met death he was greatly depressed, and never seemed to regain his normal spirits. Fulton Succeeds Dice. R. M. Fulton, formerly in charge of the post office inspectors' department at Cincinnati, has assumed charge of the St. Louis department in the federal building. He succeeds George A. Dice, who recently died. His appointment to this office, it is said, is only temporary, or until final dispositions have been made at Washington. Gov. Ahumada at World's Fair. Gov. Miquel Ahumada of the Mexican state of Jalisco, who signed the extradition papers which brought Boodler Kratz back to St. Louis, was the object of unusual attention on his visit to the St. Louis World's fair. Attempt Worthy of Success. Having no money with which to buy poison, Alonzo Bozarth, aged 19, of St. Louis, drank kerosene in an attempt to commit suicide. Old Silverware Sold for Debt. Silverware, said to be 500 years old, owned by Mrs. V. F. Souhami, was levled upon, in St. Louis, to satisfy a bill for groceries, and sold. Tried to Murder Him. John Van Horlst, aged 52, was taken to the St. Louis city hospital with a fractured skull. The police declare it to be attempted murder. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard, we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clare several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozone has been satisfied. 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozone as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, King some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying s and Scurf can not live after Ozone be from falling out. It will restore hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but when you use to hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drow outside assistance. Nothing but Ostraight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozone is 80c. a b this liberal offer, which is good at a to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozone and one which makes black skin bright, rosy skin diseases. Also removes all facial-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozone is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozone and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever The Douglass club has changed officers. Mr. Charles Norcise, president; Mr. John C. Collins, manager; Mr. George Sanders, secretary. They are moving things along nicely. Mr. J. Miles has gone into another business. They regretted very much to lose such a valuable man. All wish him well in his new business. 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, 1529 Gratiot street; May Wilson, vice-president, 1431 Morgan street, Mrs. Annie Henry, 2614 Mills street, secretary; Lizzie Robinson, assistant secretary. True Reformers' Barber Sho And baths is the nearest, 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 carpets who can shave any person with ease and satisfaction. Try them. JOHN W. ALPHRAN, Mgr. Messrs. Wright & Bolen have opened a drug store at 2333 Market street. These two gentlemen thoroughly understand the drug business. They are graduates of Howard university, of Washington, D. C. They are polished gentlemen, and ask the patronage of the public. They were formerly with the Harris & Mosby drug store. Sam, the Tailor, 204-204 North Fourteenth street, has enlarged his place. He is the leading tailor in St. Louis. Next week we will give full particulars of his store. Will our subscribers please pay our collectors and don't tell them you will see us. We can't get around to see you all, so please pay them. J. W. WHEELER. Those wanting new fall costumes made will please call upon Mrs. R. H. Brown, now called The Newstead Avenue Dressmaker The Louisville & Nashville road, the ally road to Louisville and Nashville. All that come to the World's fair need his line. The Douglass Club. NOTICE. antee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we absorb dissatisfied with our preparations, or for them? We have advertised for them we are glad to say that every one in every respect, we are purchasers of Hair Tonics, and every purchaser of Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, been applied. It will stop your hair hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising that they send the preparation they tell us hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozone is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. Boxes do the work. We work with time, Out but this coupon and send the Dollar, and we will forward to you urge bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, skin soft and plant, and cures all the one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and a pure soap but a pure soap, ever 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is patented or not. We can also certify strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. 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Write for Information and Free Catalogue L-893 THE ENCLEWOOD CO. Consolidated Factories 51-63 Randolph St., Chicago, Ill., U. S. A BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to st used OZONO, and give it my most hea fooled so often, it does me good to recom- Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Here is another: MAGGIE B. PROTOOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 883 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $ no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Sam, the Tailor Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. Miss Mary White's Rooming House 1311 Spruce Street With all the Latest Style Improvements She formerly lived at 200 S. 14th St. 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer in LADIES' and GENTS' SHOES DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER 1409 Market Street G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Ranges, Stroves, Etc. a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. Louis Deppe, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, ETC., ETC. Southeast Corner of Market St. & Jefferson Av. St. Louis, Mo Boston Chemical Company : APTED LAUREN APTED Douglass Buffet and Pool Room IS NOW OPEN Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars J. P. WATKINS, Prop. LAWTON AVE. and BEAUMONT ST. LOUIS, MO. DR. S. B. BELL; Barber Shop and Bath In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barbers. S. W. Corner Pine Street and J. fesson Avenue. Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 119 and 1121 Morgan Street. St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. MR. A. L. LEE. PALACE LAUNDRY, guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all communications to 2825 St. Louis avenue, Agents Wanted Ladies or gentlemen wishing employment that will pay $50.00 or $75.00 or $150.00 per month can secure it by writing HOME PROTECTIVE ASS'N, HANNIBAL, MO. Jas. L. Mays, Prop. A. Claypool K. Casey Barbers THE Equal Rights Barber Shop. JUST NEWLY FITTED UP. READY FOR BUSINESS. Massage: First-Class Work. Coal Orders Promptly Attended To. 1331 Poplar St. (Near 14th St.) ST. LOUIS, MO. LOUIS HUGGINS, Formerly of 2132 Franklin Ave., BUYS' Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. Residence and Flats 2612-14 Franklin Ave. ST. LOUIS, MO. Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS CONVEYED FROM OR TO UNION STATION. Office: 4017 Easton Avenue. MR. C. YOUNG. WILLIAM T. DAVIS, SHAVING PARLOR, 2811 Manchester Avenue. First-Glass Barber Shop and First-Glass Work Guaranteed. GEO. W. F. BULLOCK, Ladies' Barber AND TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue. St. Louis. Mrs. W. E. Mack, 26 S. 14th Street, NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS. St. Louis, Mo. World's Fair Lunch Room 2807 Manchester Ave. MEALS AT ALL HOURS Home Cooking. Quick Service Give us a call. S. P. PHILLIPS, Prop. COAL AND EXPRESS Trunks Checked to Union Station and all parts of the city R. S. WILLIS Residence, 110 S. Leonard Ave. Office, 12 N. Channing Avenue WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair look so soft and shiny. It takes the scalp, prevents the hair from failing out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes it shiny. It is used for two years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening hair last. Boyfriend of imitations. Remember that the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. Made to order. One of the Best 204_North 14th Street. NEWPORT HOTEL 2321-23 Market Street In the Heart of the Colored Business District. Cars pass the door direct to World's Fair. For rates, etc., address MARION A. BROOKS, Prop. 2323 Market St. J. M. H. Dorsey EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. RAMSEY'S THE STRICTLY MODERN ROOMING HOUSE Of the city for Gentlemen and the general traveling public. Every convenience desired by patrons of high class rooms at moderate cost. 12 S. 15th Street. MRS. HATTIE J, RAMSEY, Proprietress. H. E. HOFER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 2008 Walnut St. Special attention given to both Civil and Criminal Cases. Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Steves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. 1124 N. Sarah Street Phone Lindell 249 A. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Specialty. BARBER SHOP Shaving, Shampooing HAIRCUTTING In the Latest Style, 25 Cents. Good Music for Balls, Parties and all Social Occasions by the Old Reliable ADAMS BAND. 105 N. 13th Street. J. E. ADAMS, Res. 1306 Clark Ave. AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. 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LOUIS. --- Little fingers can construct the following articles for Christmas, and the owners feel the glow of satisfaction because they, too, have had part in Little fingers can construct the following articles for Christmas, and the owners feel the glow of satisfaction because they, too, have had part in the holiday preparations, the receivers of the gifts be much pleased that the youngsters have devoted so much thought and time to them. To make the case for shaving papers, cut a circular piece of card-board the desired size and a number of pieces of tissue paper the same size. Cover the card-board smoothly with a piece of silk, and on it have some older member of the family paint A Match Striker. the "Shavers" design in water-colors; or, and perhaps better, let the youthful worker finish the gift herself, paste on the silk figures cut from some advertising page of paper or magazine. To have "done it all herself" will be a great triumph. Fasten shaving-papers and outside together with a cord loop. For the match-striker, use a covered card-board foundation, put on the "striker" as suggested with the "shavers," but have the gentleman's trousers of sand-paper. ACCEPTABLE XMAS GIFTS. A Couple of Suggestions for the Holiday Season for the Home-workers. When one wants a postal card it is always at a rush time, and yet nothing is more elusive than the postal card—unless it be the notorious collar button. Which fact is explanation for the need of the case herewith illustrated. The case, which is made of colored linen, has a card-board foundation, and may be finished with either a cord or a bow of wash-ribbon. In this day of liking of variations of brown and of green, we would suggest a brown background with embroidery of tawny-colored nasturtiums, or green art-linen ornamented with thistles. This case is RUSH CASE FOR POSTAL CARDS. suitable for presentation to that troublesome being, man, as it is practical and not over-fussy. Another article that probably would meet with masculine appreciation is a pine-needle pillow; a small one to throw over the top of a lounging chair, or a sizeable one for couch or bed. Very pretty designs for these are now shown in the shops, artistic and inexpensive ones. We have in mind a tan cotton with brown cones embroidered thereon, and some lettering among the cones, a woodland quotation. If one is not skilled with the needle, a very pretty case for the fragrant pine can easily and cheaply be made of thin leaf-green silk, and it will convey sylvan suggestion as well as the more elaborate cone-embroidered one. One That Is Both Practical and Easily Made by the Homeworker. To traveler and shopper the powder case is a friend in need, and the one here illustrated is practical, easily made, and can be rolled into small compass. Materials needed are a bit of ribbon, a bit of chamois, a fragment of crepe de chine. Take a piece of taffeta ribbon four inches wide, nine long, and line with chamois; when stitching them together have the ribbon at one end extend a ```markdown ``` little beyond the lining. At the opposite end of the ribbon fasten a scented powder pad of thin silk, or of crepe de chine, the pad a bag about an inch or so wide and as long as the chamois is wide. A case for the pad is made of a piece of ribbon a little wider than the bag, is stitched along the outer edge and fastened with some bany ribbon when the bag is not in use. Another recommendation for this powder-case is that the chamois and powder are in one piece. Thee are always plenty of things to get for girls for Christmas, but what to get for the boy of the family is often a problem, especially if the donor wishes to present something she has made with her own hands. We offer a couple of suggestions to the puzzled planner of the Christmas list; call to the attention a pretty to-boggan cap, and a fine sweater. The former is crocheted, the latter knit. Materials needed for the cap, two hanks of Germantown wool; one of eight-fold and for the border one of four-fold; use long crochet needle No. 7. Make a chain of 46 and join; first row, 46 double crochet; second row, make 28 stars of five stitches each, and repeat for next four rows; for seventh row, decrease one stitch in each row, and do the same with eighth and ninth row; tenth row, take off in three different places one stitch each BOYS' TOBOGGAN CAP. and so on in the following rows, until your cap comes to a point, when you will have only one stitch left. Now turn the cap. To make a border, crochet 32 stars all around the riem, five rows of the same, next one row Pictc edge. Cord nad tassel, and the cap is finished. In giving directions for the sweater, we make provision for a large one, 38-inch bust, but the size may easily be decreased by subtracting five stitches for every inch of bust measure. Cast on 102 stitches on one of the steel needles for the bottom band. Knit two, purl two, making rib of two and two for 24 rows. For twenty-fifth row, use bone needles and knit one, purl one, making rib of one and one for 157 rows; for one hundred and fifty-eighth row, rib 34 stitches for the right shoulder, then bind off 34 stitches for the neck, and on a third needle rib the remaining 34 stitches for the left shoulder. Rib three rows on each shoulder, then on the right-hand needle cast 34 stitches to correspond to those bound off. Now put all the stitches on one needle and continue to rib for 157 rows 10 A GOOD SWEATER. for the other side, then take steel needles in the one hundred and fifty-eighth row of this side and knit two, purl two, making rib of two and two for 24 rows and bind off. For the sleeve, double the sweater, and, with two bone needles, pick up 100 stitches, 50 on each side of center of shoulder. Seam of sleeve must come under the arm. Rib back and forth 15 rows. For sixteenth row, put all the stitches on one needle and knit as before, narrowing one stitch at each end of needle in each following fifth row, until you have narrowed 13 times. The sleeve is 80 rows in length. Then narrow in every other row until the sleeve is 115 rows long, then take steel needles and knit two, purl two for 24 rows. Bind off, and sew up sleeve and under-arm seams. For the collar, cast on 88 stitches on one steel needle, knit two, purl two, making rib of two and two for 72 rows. Bind off, sew the ends together and sew to the neck of sweater, the collar seam a little back of the shoulder. Home-Made Muff. A muff can be made of purple velvet, lined with white satin. An immense bow of purple satin ribbon and a mink's head form the trimmings. The opera glass bag which accompanies the muff is made of velvet, and has a drawing string of purple silk ribbon. A mink's head and two minks' tails form the trimmings. For the Golf Player. A golf scorer is made by covering two pieces of pasteboard with gray linen, lined inside with scarlet silk. On the cover is embroidered two miniature golf sticks and flowers in scarlet silk. It is intended to hold a small pencil and card. 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. ```markdown ``` We have our own conveyance Carriages furnished for D118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS Porters and Waiters THE C HUGH B. WHITE ...SALO At 1911 M (Opposite Union Choice Wines, Liquors, C ...CAFE IN CON Remember the Ge TELEPHONE I PURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY SILK EVERYTHING STRICT The Brunsw G. W. HOLT, 1925 Market St Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Toba have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone Lers and Waiters Headquarters THE GEM. LEUGH B. WHITB, Proprietor of .SALOON... At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Cines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best SAFE IN CONNECTION Remember the Gem. 1911 Market TELEPHONE K 1386A. ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. SILLIARD ROOMS IN CO. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. Brunswick Sale G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 5 Market Street, (Near Union Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. B118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Telephone, C-390 THE GEM. HUGH B. WHITE, Proprietor of ...SALOON... At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best up-to-date ..CAFE IN CONNECTION.. Remember the Gem. 1911 Market. TELEPHONE K 1386A. PURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. DYE Buffet and H WM. P. DYE, 2801-3 Manchester Ave., Telephone—Kin TELEPHONE: KIN JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. HARRISON DYE'S Pet and Pool Roof WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Manchester Ave., St. L. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A, 1275. RRISON, Phar. D. GEO. W HARRISON & McKOIN. 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 SEBT Maurer Meat and CASH MARKET 1402 MARKET No. 88. Fourteenth Street. TELEPHONES: 8ELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-26 B 2606 FRANKLIN AVE 8 and 10 South J THE JOCKE 3924 SOPHIE CHOICE WINES, LIQUOR First Class. Terms Most R Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Answered Promptly, Day or SEE Rurer Meat and Provision CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. Curteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Lac TELEPHONE: KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KIN FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 3 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. JOCKEY SALO 3924 SOPHIE AVENUE. WINES, LIQUORS AND Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 58. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1028 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM DOVER, Prop AM DOVER, Prop Fine Wines and Liquors. and do all our own work. for all occasions. B, MO. Telephone, C-890. Headquarters. GEM. Proprietor of LON... Market St. (On Station) Gars, and the best up-to-date CONNECTION. m. 1911 Market. 1386A. HARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION, BY FIRST-CLASS. Rock Saloon, Proprietor. Street, (Near Union Station), Cocos. ST. LOUIS. Imported and Domestic Cigars. E'S Pool Room, proprietor. St. Louis, Mo. och B-1812. OCH A. 1275. GEO. W. McKOIN. R McKOIN, ```markdown ``` Terms Most Reasonable, ing Guaranteed. Notly, Day or Night. Provision Co. MARKETS: T STREET. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: BILL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1028 NUE. KINLOCH C 720. Jefferson Ave. Y SALOON, AVENUE. JOURS AND CIGARS, ER, Proprietor St. Louls, Mo 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. Miss Isabella Morgan.... Asst Editor. C. H. Tandy.... General Reporter. C. H. Wheeler, collector and solicitor. 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. For one inch, one insertion.....$ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion.....25 For two inches, three months..... 0 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 have south of 20 o't avenue, will please settle their St. Louis Palladium bills with Miss Kate Johnson, 2627 Papin street. Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, is the Reporter and General Solicitor for the St. Louis Palladium. The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton avenue. 2614 Stoddard avenue. SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READ- ING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. (1) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM IS in its 20th year of regular pub- lication. (2) Never has missed an issue. (3) No fake subscription list to "catch" honest advertisers. (4) More bona fine subscribers than any other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. (5) The ONLY Negro newspaper pub- lished 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. 69 President Roosevelt is busily engaged on his message to congress. The chairman of the meeting spoke out again. What have you to say? The Palladium stands for Thomas K. Niedringhaus for senator from this state. We want home rule. Then, why are men from Kansas City employed to teach the Missouri Negro republicans? Men who want to get office should not antagonize true and tried republicans. We hope that men are not wearing two faces nor trying to ride two horses going in different directions. On account of the victory won in the state of Missouri there will be no Jim Crow car legislation on the subject. St. Louis republicans will boom Thomas K. Niedringhaus for the United States senate to succeed Francis Marion Cockrell. The Palladium was and is all the time for Hon. T. Niedringhaus for senator, and is ready to speak out at all times for our preference. Who was it who invited Hon. T. K. Niedringhaus to the ratification meeting, and had him slaughtered, when every man, woman and child was ready to indorse the resolution? The ring or gag rule was ordered by the chairman. In the state house. Next January there will be a general house cleaning. We will see the books, and we have to see more yet, and that some good election laws put upon the statute books of this state for the protection of the citizens of this state. "So shine out, fair sun, till I have bought a looking glass that I may see my shadow as I pass." Hon. Capt. C. H. Tandy was standing up for the republican party when many of those young snipes were in their swaddling clothes, who are now trying their best to shove him out of politics. But The Palladium will give you notice now that such can not be done by any man or set of men so long as The Palladium is at work. We have been so busy in politics that we have lost sight of the young dudes that hang around Jefferson avenue and Market street watching for the schoolgirls, also on the different corners as far down as Fifteenth street. This must be stopped. We call the attention of Chief Desmond to this evil. Put some shrewd Negro detective to watch their points, and then find them out and carry about twenty of them to the stations. [Name] Two Prominent Men of New Orleans. Mr. L. L. Peterson, a very notable business man of 439 Howard street, New Orleans, and a prominent member of the following lodges, Vera Cruz No. 24, F. & A. M.; Pride of Louisiana Lodge No. 1529, G. U. O. of O. F.; P. G. M. Council No. 30, G. U. O. of O. F.; Longshoremen's Protective Union, Benevolent Association Local No. 231, Screwmen Benevolent Organization No. 1, Local 237; treasurer of Musicians' Local No. 242, A. F. of M.; business manager of Tyres brass band, representative of Local No. 242, of A. F. of M., to Central Trades and Labor Union, Ladies' Friends of Faith Benevolent association, treasurer of Young Friends of Charity Benevolent Mutual Aid Association, Crew of Mirth Pleasure Club. And his friend, Mr. T. R. Le Blanc, is also a noted gentleman of New Orleans, La., who is a regular member of Vera Cruz No. 24, F. & A. M.; Israel Lodge 1971, G. U. O. F. of O. F.; vice-president of Central Trades and Labor Council, president of Local No. 489, Freight Handlers on Stuyvesant Docks; business manager of Columbia orchestra and brass band of New Orleans, La. They left their homes on the 14th of November for a pleasure trip to Chicago, Ill., and while there they met a good many of their old friends, some of whom escorted them out to the stock yards and many other places of interest; hence they had a grand time. One leaving there they came direct to St. Louis to see the fair, arriving here on the 23d, and stopped with Prof. A. W. Washington, 2011A Walnut street, who in turn escorted them out to the World's fair, and to many other places of amusement. They were well pleased with the fair and St. Louis, and said that the fair was the greatest and the grandest show the world ever saw. They left for their homes at 1:15 p. m., on the 24th, on the I. C. railroad, after a handshaking with a host of friends at Union station. Thomas K. Niedringhaus Stabbed Among His Friends. Last Thursday, at the meeting of the Negro republicans, one of the most outrageous tricks that was ever played on a man was the action of the chairman of the meeting that was called to give vent to their joy on the victory won on the 8th of November, and to endrove our State Chairman Thomas K. Niedringhaus. This is the worst stab of them all. Notice We have stopped free-doings in the paper. Since the World's fair we have received hundreds of locals concerning coming guests, and those who are here. The senders undoubtedly expect the articles to be published free grafts Through investigation it has often been discovered that the senders are neither subscribers to The Palladium, nor do they even bear a friendly attitude toward it. Any locals not accompanied by a compensation will find their way into the waste basket. Vashon's Female Classes. I am forming female evening classes for instruction in language and belles-lettres, mathematics and penmanship. These classes will meet at 2629 Lawton avenue three evenings of each week. Ladies intending to join these classes, address me at the Lawton avenue (or the subscribed) address at once, as there will be no disposition to enroll new pupils after the classes are formed. GEORGE B. VASHON, 2243 Oregon Avenue. NOTICE Mr. C H. Wheeler, the brother of J. W. Wheeler, will collect from any of our subscribers. Please pay him, and he will give you credit for the same. J. W. WHEELER. Remember that J. P. Watkins, at the Douglass hotel, has the original Bud, 10 cents a bottle, and the best lemonade for ten cents per glass. NOTICE TO ALL—In sending matter for publication, please send something with it, as the printer must be paid, We can not publish a paper on wind. J. W. WHEELER. W. A. Smith Lodge U. B. F. meets the third Tuesday in each month. THIRTY NEGROES IN A FIRE. FOUR WOMEN INJURED IN EFFORT TO ESCAPE. St. Luis, Nov. 23.—Thirty negroes, men, women and children, penned on the second and third floors of a burning building at 1200-Morgan street at five o'clock Tuesday morning saved themselves from death by jumping from windows into tarpaulins held by firemen, by groping their way to the street down smoke and flame-filled stairways, and by climbing through a scuttle to the roof and thence to adjoining buildings to be taken down by firemen. Four women, injured in their efforts to escape, are at the city hospital. One of them is unconscious and will probably die. Another, who discovered the fire, and dashed into the building to arouse the sleepers, has a broken leg. She was imprisoned by the fire, forced to hang out of a window to escape smoke and flames, and dropped from a third-story ledge to the ground. The building is a lodging house. There are four rooms on each of the two top floors, and in these were huddled together the 30 tenants, half of them being women and several being children. The fire originated near the center of the third floor. Lettie Brown, who lives in the house, was returning home from work at a restaurant and saw the blaze. She gave the alarm, and ran into the house to awaken the inmates. Patrolman McDermott, who walks that beat, heard her cries and repeated them. Patrolmen Grace and Silverman, who were on adjoining beats, joined McDermott, and ran to the stairs and called to the occupants, all of whom seemed to be aroused. When the fire department arrived the windows were filled with men and women calling to be rescued. Tarpaulins belonging to the Salvage corps were pressed into service as life-nets, and were held by the police and firemen. Too excited to wait for the arrival of the firemen, Nancy Smith, aged 35, jumped from a window of the third floor, striking the sidewalk and fracturing her left hip. Overcome by the smoke, Susie Buchanan, aged 27, fell as she was groping her way down the stairway from the second story and dislocated hef wrist. When the firemen of Engine Company 18 forced their way to the third floor with a line of hose they found Lizzie Hubbard, 80 years old, lying on the floor in a corner of the room unconscious from the dense smoke. She was carried to the street and laid on a pile of bedding that had been thrown from the windows, and the firemen quickly went to work with artificial respiration in their efforts to revive her while the ambulance was on the way from the dispensary. Charles Bass and his wife, Nellie, with their 14-months-old baby, were on the second floor when they were awakened by one of the lodgers. Forcing their way through the smoke and flames, with the baby in the mother's arms, the trio reached the street, completely exhausted from their efforts. They were taken to a nearby house, and an hour later were little the worse for their experience. The other lodgers reached a place of safety by climbing to the roof, from which they were taken on ladders raised by the firemen, by the stairway to the street, and by jumping into the tarpaulins on the sidewalk. The fire, which is supposed to have started from a lighted pipe or cigar dropping into a pile of bedding, damaged the building, which is owned by Mrs. Mary Allen, to the extent of about $500. The contents suffered a loss of not over $100, according to the police. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. Dr. E. C. Cole preached a glorious sermon last Sunday, 11 a. m., at First Baptist church. Dr. Howell, of the Second Baptist church, of Lexington, Mo., preached to a crowded house at 7:30 p. m., which was quite a treat to Dr. Cole. The financial rally will take place to-morron at the First Baptist church, and all the members and friends are requested to attend and respond liberally. Mrs. S. P. Philips, of 1504 Clarke avenue, gave a fishing pound party at her home on Tuesday night, November 22. The party was a very lively one, and was well cared for by the madame. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farris of 3961 Fairfax avenue, are going to break up housekeeping, and will make their future home in Denver, Col. May their future be blessed with pleasure and happiness. Col. J. W. Lee, a staunch and influential member of the First Baptist church, is the leading spirit in the Levee Mission Sunday school, which is located near the levee, on Market street. In this school are seen both white and Colored children every Sunday, gathered for the purpose of hearing the word of God, and reading the Scriptures. This is an effort in the right direction to settle the Race Question, and I commend Mr. J. W. Lee to the world as an honest Christian and a worthy gentleman. Mr. Thomas J. Shumate, Mr. Frank Wotin, Mr. William Williams and Mr. N. B. Russell, of Mate, Miss., were in the city this week, on a visit to the fair, and stopped with Prof. A. W. Washington, 2011A Walnut street. These gentlemen are the promoters of the Mate Plant Agricultural and Industrial school, which is in course of erection at the above place. This school is for Negroes, and is on the order, of Mr. Booker T. Washington's school, at Tuskegee, Ala., and promises to be the best in the world. All subscriptions and donations will be gladly received by that syndicate, at Mate, Miss. T. J. Shumate, president; N. B. Russell, treasurer. Mrs. Julia Townsend, Madame E. B. Cole, Mrs. Marinda Sweeney, Madame Lizzie Lyons, of 1110 S. Compton avenue; Mrs. Sophia Edwards, Mrs. Hattie B. Morgan, Mrs. Sallie Mings, Mrs. M. J. Grant, Madame Mattie A. Gilree, Mrs. Leatha Newcomb, Mrs. M. T. Fuqua, Mrs. Anna R. Davis, Mrs. Sarah F. Louis, Madame Minnie A. Turuer, Mrs. Mattie Benford, Mrs. Anna Alice Washington, Mrs. Peachey, Mrs. Craven, Mrs. Pinkie Johnson, Mrs. Mamie Harris, Mrs. Mamie W. Jenson Littleton, Miss Gertrude Brooks, Mrs. Sady Byrd, Madame Katie L. Boswell, Miss Georgia G. Brown, Miss Anna B. Thomas and Sister Birdella T., one and all, are among the best and good church workers at the First Baptist church, and some of the best citizens in the city. GRANT'S GREAT HIT. Great Crowds Enjoy Good Music, Good Service and Good Order All Summer at Small Cost. The brilliant success scored by Mr. Jas. W. Grant's Orpheus Dancing academy, during the World's fair period, is one of the most distinctive, as well as one of the most creditable social features of the season, and a worthy tribute to the enterprise and indefatigable industry of the promotor and manager. From the very beginning the enterprise has met with the hearty approval and support of the public, and its growth has been phenomenal. The excellent music, good order, fine service and delicious refreshments, all of which are designed and carried out under the direction of the "Old Campaigner," have attracted to the academy the best people of the city, who not only attend to receive instructionso in the terpsichorean art and deportment, but have also adopted it as a convenient and suitable resort where they may entertain their visiting friends on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Hundreds of World's fair visitors have been entertained at the academy, throughout the summer, in a way that will cause them to carry away most pleasant memories of their visit to St. Louis. The academy has, under the splendid management of Mr. Grant, performed the phenomenal feat of running all summer, with crowded houses, and notwithstanding the fact that most of the visitors have departed for their homes, the crowds continue to flock to the academy, whose receptions promise to remain the leading social attraction during the coming winter. One of the most attractive features of the academy of late is the individual and class drill, which begins at 7:30, and lasts until the grand reception begins, at 9:30. Many ladies and gentlemen are taking advantage of the class drill to become proficient in the art of dancing. Order or Services For Lane's Tabernacle C. M. E. church, 2166 Fairfax Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Sunday Services— 9:30, Sunday School; 11 a. m., preaching; 8 p. m. preaching. First and Third Sunday—At 6:00 p. m. Epworth League. Second and fourth Sunday—At 6:00 p. m., woman missionary meeting. Weekly Services— Monday night, Board meeting; Wednesday, 8 p. m., prayer meeting; Thursday evening, Sewing Circle; Friday night, class meeting. REV. O. B. HEAVLOW, Pastor Residence, 3966 Fairfax Ave. CITY NEWS. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages, and Births Mr. Allen Tilman, of 4010 Finney, is on the sick list. Notice—Mr. Giles Bell was in the city a few days ago. Beatrice Renfro has been quite sick at 4577 Cottage avenue. Rev. N. C. Douglass is in the city. Pastor at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Miss Rubie Fontroy is still very sick at 116 South Leonard avenue. Miss Cora Watson, of 4270 Labadie avenue, is quite sick at this writing. Miss M. Sutherland, of 1615 Lucas avenue, is quite sick, and seemingly wants to go to Heaven. Dr. T. A. Curtis, the dentist, has removed from 2603 Lucas avenue to 2645 Lawton avenue, second floor. What has become of the pastor of Compton Hill church? He was the only Negro so-called democrat that was for Folk. Mr. G. W. Henderson, of Cass county, Mich., is visiting his son, Attorney Henderson. He is well pleased with our city. Mr. A. W., of 4214 Maffitt avenue, is doing a good business handling coal. He will sell you coal by the basket or ton. Give him a call. Mr. T. A. Ford, the groceryman at 1315 Clark avenue, is meeting with success. His business is increasing. We wish him much success. Sam, the Tailor, has completed his store. He has four large, cozy rooms to store his goods, the same direct from the mills, at a reasonable cost. Miss Hattie Nowell, of Greenville, Ill., is expected this week for a ten days' visit with her friend, Mrs. Alice Jones, 315 South Twenty-second street. Mrs. G. Johnson, of 2951 Atlantic street, has been quite sick for the past two weeks. She is a member of the Ruth Temple No. 163 of the S. M. T. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. J. Slaughter, of Santa Fe, N. M., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tandy, of 1224 Bayard avenue. They are taking in the World's fair. Mr. Richard Williams has removed from 2520 North Taylor avenue to 2612 Pine street. He would be very much in evidence in the Palladium office. Who is it that lives in Illinois, because he wants his children to go to white schools! Negroes that want to be white, it is a pitty they are not. Poor fools! Teachers and preachers wanted to write sick, accident and death insurance. Can earn $50, $75 and $150 per month. Experience not necessary. Address Home Protective Association, Hannibal, Mo. Mr. L. L. Peterson and Mr. T. R. Le Blanc, of New Orleans, La., spent a pleasant time in St. Louis. While they were in Chicago they stopped at 575 State street, with Mr. Philip Gould. Brother Frank P. Willis, who, it was reported, stole $48 from the Pilgrim Baptist church, was acquitted in court No. 9, through the shrewdness of Mr. Henderson, the Colored attorney. Brother Willis had better be careful, as he might not get the same attorney next time. Some two months ago we told that Miss Henrietta, of 1217 Lucas avenue, would be married soon. So she married Mr. White. They have been making a tour of several states, and they will now settle down in Cincinnati, O. Her aunt lives at 1217 Lucas avenue. We wish them well in their future life. Mrs. Georgia Boston, of Pittsburgh, Pa., visited Mrs. A. Fields, of 2121 Chestnut street. She was highly entertained while in the city. She visited the fair and took in many of our finest resorts. Of course Mrs. Fields never fails to make it pleasant for those who visit her. She left on the 18th for her home. Mrs. Anna Williams, of 2822 Adams street, entertained at 7 o'clock dinner Tuesday, the 22d, in honor of Mrs. Nettie Thomas, of Edwardsville, and also the birthday of her friend, Mrs. Adi Jenkins, of 2009 North Ninth street, this city. Several friends were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Sina Temple, No. 124, of S. M. T-meets the third Tuesday in each month at 8 p. m., at K. of P. hall. Mrs. Mary Beiyans, W. P.; Mrs. Rosa Cummings. W. Sec., 1118 N. Twenty-second street. Go to Jefferson and Market, to get a shine. Harry's place First-class shine. JOHN H. HARRIS THE ALABAMA RESTAURANT 2220 MARKET STREET, ALABAMA TOM Is the place to go when you are hungry They have good things to eat, cooked just to suit your taste. You can get MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Visitors from Alabama should call there. Room for everybody. A. E. HENRY BROWN, Neatly Furnished Rooms 711 North 14th Street. Dranches 1433 and 1519 Lucas Avenue, ST LOUIS, MO. HENRY BROWN, ELLA BROWN, P. Atkinson. M. B. ODD FELLOWS' BAND and ORCHESTRA Under the direction of S. J. LANE, TEACHER OF MUSIC. OFFICE: 1323 WASH STREET. [Name] H. C. CURTIS THE STAR FURNISHED ROOM MAN Rooms like Home, Sweet, Sweet Home 705-701-709 North Fourteenth Street Branches: 1106-1106-1 326-1100 Linden Street H. C. CURTIS, Prop. Monroe Motley, Mgr. Alfre. Hale Night Clerk FANNIE LEE World's Fair Artist Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. All sites 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. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine Remember the Place Phone: Kinloch B 1817. WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor The Greeley Saloon. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M gr Excursionists give us a call. He headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. JEFF. SMITA. Propr. Do You Play Pool and A "A. A. BROOKS. H "MEET ME AT THE Wright & Bo NEW DRUG S 2333 MARKET ST Unless We Fill Your Prescription W Candies Fresh Twice a W Hot and Cold Drinks all AT THE FOUNTAIN." Right & Bolen's DRUG STORE, MARKET STREET. For Prescription We Both Loose Money. Rush Twice a Week. Old Drinks all the Year 'Round. A. A. BROOKS. Proprietor Wright & Bolen's NEW DRUG STORE, Unless We Fill Your Prescription We Both Loose Money. Candies Fresh Twice a Week. THE CONFERENCE. The conference that was held in Poplar Bluff, Mo., October 5. Below are the appointments made by our beloved Bishop A. Grant; St. Louis district, Rev. J. D. Barkesdale, presiding elder. St. Paul, Rev. W. D. Cook; Lexington, Rev. A. A. Gilbert; Higginsville, Rev. W. B. Brooks; Boonville, Rev. W. H. Spurloch; Sedalia, Rev. Wm. Alexander; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke; Washington, Rev. S. L. Bean; Marshall, Rev. A. O. D. Steele; Holden, Rev. M. McFerrin; Union, Rev. J. H. Randells; Pacific, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Osage, Rev. H. McTassell; Chamois, L. S. Walson; Miami, Rev. P. W. Weaver; Pleasant Green, Rev. E. Thomas; Speed, Rev. J. E. S. Reed; Allen Mission, Rev. O. W. Harris; Black Water Mission, Rev. Chas. O. Jackson; evangelist, Mrs. Sarah V. Bean. Kansas City district, Rev. F. G. Snelson, presiding elder, Allen Chapel, Rev. F. Jesse Peck; Ebenezar, Rev. J. F. McDonald; St. John, Rev. Edw. R. Vaughan; Independence, Rev. J. H. Allen; Westport, Rev. J. T. Smith; Pleasant Hill, Rev. B. W. Stewart; Springfield, Rev. M. Collins; Wellington and Dover, Rev. J. Y. Meadows; Odessa, Rev. H. H. Triplett; Butler, Rev. J. E. Christopher; Carthage and Neoosh, Rev. W. B. Long; Lebanon, Rev. Henry Green; Waverly, Rev. P. W. Chester; Rev. S. S. Pitcher; Ash Grove, Rev. Henry Mitchell, Nevada, Rev. D. J. Malta Bend, Rev. J. B. Wallace; Joplin, Gordon; Ward Mission, Kansas City, Rev. Wm. Hawkins. Evangelist, Mrs. Rosetta Binkley. THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE A. B. Standard Pool & Billiard Parlors. They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No seat connected. Seriously first class. 2326 Market Street [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache]. Cape Girardeau district, Rev. N. C. Buren, presiding elder. Cape Girardeau, Rev. J. L. Williams; Poplar Bluff, Rev. C. N. Douglass; St. James, Rev. W. C. Williams; Jackson and Alenville, Rev. R. L. Phillips; Charleston, Rev. J. A. Chandler; St. Peters, Rev. T. L. Watson; Bonne Terre and Valley Mines, Rev. J. W. Wiley; Kirkwood, Rev. P. S. Cheatham; Festus and Herculaneum, Rev. F. E. Clark; Belmont, Rev. P. Thurmon; Commerce, Rev. F. L. Scott; Fredericktown, Rev. J. R. Hopkins; Oakridge, Rev. W. P. McAlister; Quinn Chapel, Rev. C. A. Williams; De Soto and Caledonia, Rev. L. H. Harris; La Forge, Rev. Chas. Cummings; Tyler and Cottonwood, Rev. J. D. Rice; Farmington and New Tennessee, Rev. J. E. Edwards; Carruthersville, Rev. B. G. Dawson; St. John and St. Luke Mission, Rev. J. W. Wheeler. Evangelists, Mrs. Lulu E. Cheatham, Katie P. Yates, Dora Russell, Georgeann Hyde, Jane Johnson, Edw. R. Vaughan, secretary Missouri annual conference. Sam, The Tailor. At 204 North Fourteenth street is the establishment of Sam, the tailor. His business has become so that he has been compelled to enlarge his place. He now has 204 and 206, all complete and aranged in the most complete manner. Such is the business of any man that gives his customers satisfaction. Mr. Sam is what we call one of nature's gentlemen, and that has caused his success. Go and see, and get your suits for the winter. S. L. Pickett. Drug. fresh delily. Don't pass his door—960' Lawton Av. Agents Wanted Agents Wanted Both sexes, to sell our Scott's Magic Hair Straightener and Grower, and Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier. Beats anything of their kind. Sells for 30 cents each. Every woman and man will buy when shown a package. Over 100 per cent profit for agents. You can easily make clear $5 a day. We also furnish and beautify your homes without any cost to you. Write to-day for particulars. Address, Scott Remedy Co., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. The above famous remedies are for sale in St. Louis at Mrs. Mattie B. Robinson, 2318 Pinstreet. Imposing on the Old Folks. Almost daily we hear of cases in which young girl marries some young good-for-nothing dude. Instead of him waiting until he has sufficient funds to support a wife as she should be supported, he will marry on a salary of five or six dollars a week, with the result that in less time than it takes to tell it they are back home depending on the resources of either her mother and father or his. The young girl, in the meantime, insists upon having the very latest thing out in the clothing line—tourist coat, velvet dress, etc. Since her husband can not furnish her with the articles her refined taste requires, there is but one resource, and that is the old folks. Girls should have more consideration for their old parents, who have slaved a lifetime to support them, than to add another burden to their shoulders. Boys should have more manhood and independent spirit than to accept support from those far less able to give it than they themselves. When a young man calls to see the daughter of a house, the father and mother should know something of his life, and not permit their daughter to associate with a man on his face value only. An older person has had more experience, and is better able to judge the character of a man than a girl is. Girls are entirely too reckless. THE CHRISTMAS DELINEATOR The December Delineator, with its message of good cheer and helpfulness, will be welcomed in every home. The fashion pages are unusually attractive, illustrating and describing the very latest modes in a way to make their construction during the busy festive season a pleasure instead of a task, and the literary and pictorial features are of rare excellence. A selection of Love Songs from the Wagner operas, rendered into English by Richard De Gallienne and beautifully illustrated in colors by J. C. Leyendecker, occupies a prominent place, and a chapter in the Composers' Series, relating the romance of Wagner and Cosima, is an interesting supplement to the lyrics. A very clever paper entitled "The Court Circles of the Republic," describes some unique phases of Washington social life is from an unnamed contributor, who is said to write from the inner circles of society. There are short stories from the pens of F. Hopkinson Smith, Robert Grant, Alice Brown, Mary Stewart Cutting and Elmore Elliott Peake, and such interesting writers as Julia Magruder, L. Frank Baum and Grace McGowan Cooke hold the attention of the children. Many Christmas suggestions are given in needlework, and the cookery pages are redolent of the Christmas feast. In addition, there are the regular departments of the magazine, with many special articles on topics relating to woman's interests within and without the home. Helping Hand Society. Organized in May, 1903, this organization has been of much success to the members of that order, also others that were found in need. Mrs. Ethel Kimble, 2739 Lacade avenue, president; Mrs. Kate Johnson, 4262 Sacramento avenue; vice-president, Mr. F. Arbuckle, 2623 Papin street, secretary; Mr. Charles H. Athle, 3527 Scott avenue, treasurer. Anyone of good health and good character can be a member for 50 cents, at 2739 Lacade avenue. Meetings every first Tuesday in the month. SAN ANTONIO & ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY COMPANY One of the Best Lines South. We are confident that many of our people are looking for permanent homes, and we would suggest that they look to the great state of Texas, in order to make a personal investigation of the wonderful possibilities of the Lone Star state. Texas, particularly the territory traversed by the San Antonio & Aransas Pass railway, which owns and operates 723 miles of road, as follows: Main Line—San Antonio to Houston. Waco Division—Waco to Yoakum. Lockhart Division—Lockhart to Shiner. Kerrville Branch—San Antonio to Kerrville. Corpus Christi Branch—Corpus Christi to Kenedy. Rockport Branch—Rockport to Gregory. Alice and Falfurrias Branch—Skidmore to Alice and Falfurrias. By reference to the map you will see that they run through the finest and earliest truck-producing section in the southwest. The climate is so that the farmers raise and sell something every month in the year; in fact, it is known as the "open winter" farming country of the southwest, where a man can work out in the open air every day, and does not have to spend all he makes in the summer to keep him through the winter. It is understood that the low rate Homeseekers' tickets will continue to be on sale during November and December to all San Antonio & Aransas Pass points, of which the following are the most prominent local stations: Falfurrias, Corpus Christi, Alice, Bceville, Skidmore, Runge, Cuero, Yorktown, Hallettsville, Rock Island, Yoakum, Glddings, Cameron, Luling, Rockport, Kennedy, Karnes City, Flocresville, Rockdale, Gonzales. You can pack up Sallie and the babies and go south, and they will show you all of these fertilized fields, where you can enjoy life. It is a sad mistake when our people crowd into a large city. You can do better by taking up your home in Texas. We will continue this appeal for the benefit and welfare of the Negroes. (To Be Continued Next Week.) Go on SAN ANTONIO & ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY. If you wish to spend a pleasant winter, GO TO TEXAS. If you have money to invest in land, GO TO TEXAS. If you wish to be benefited by the finest of artesian well water, GO TO TEXAS. If there are another number of other things you wish to do, just take advantage of the never-before-heard-of offer of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway and go to Texas. Just think! Only $15 a round trip to Texas. Quite often one makes his home in a place where the best of advantages are not offered him. The only way to remedy this inconvenience is to take advantage of whatever opportunities afford themselves. Texas is a state that contains acre upon acre, of production farm land. It is not only productive during the summer, but what is most unusual also during the winter. A man doesn't have to "lay by" for the long winter months. The climate is such that one can farm all the year around. Some may hesitate because of the supposed difficulty in disposing of crops because of lack of railroads. Such a claim held good long years ago. At the present time, the San Antonio railroad has access to every available point, and-makes this special offer of $15 a round trip for the express benefit of those whose funds may be low, and who might wish to purchase land in Texas, and could not afford the regular fare. Don't hesitate longer. Buy your ticket and go at once. ROOMS FOR RENT. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS for rent. 103 S. 14th st. FOR RENT — Nicely-furnished rooms at 1809 Lucas avenue. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT, at 4227A Kennerly avenue. Mrs. L. Smith. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 2733 Mills street. MRS. STREET. ROOMS FOR RENT—716 N. Jefferson avenue. Mrs. Emma Murphy. ONE ROOM FOR RENT—For man and wife, or two gentlemen, 4036 Evans avenue, rear, up stairs. Neatly furnished rooms for rent; hot and cold baths. 2121 Chestnut street. Mrs. Annetta Fields. FURNISHED ROOM for rent at 2816 Morgan street; gentlemen. MR. HENRY REED. FOR RENT—At 2614 Stoddard street, a neatly furnished room; also a nice back room. Mrs. R. F. Lewis. Mr. Chas. Tonsall has opened a bath house at 2234 Market street. This is the only exclusive bath house in the city for Colored people, and Mr. Tonsall feels highly pleased in his new venture, feeling sure of success. He declares that all requirements of a first class bath house will be in evidence. An expert attendant will be in 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. W. T. Curtis' Newport Buffet, W. T. Curtis' Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET STREET. Wines, Liquors and C nes, Liquors and Ciga Wines, Liquors and Cigars. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Meals can be Ordered by Telephone, Kinloch C 1199 Also the Famous Anheuser Beer. 2323 M The JEFFERY BAR..... Choice Wines and Whis- of the Best Brand 715 North Twelfth GEORGE WILLIAMS, Pro- VING, MIXERS. JOHN Headquarters for Colored Profession THE ROSEBUD BAR TOM TURPIN, Proprietor. SOL ROOM IN CONNECTI- tors of Applegate's Old Rosebud ST-CLASS CAFE in Rear. Open all Nig- All Prices. Private Dining-Room. 222 MARKET ST., ST. LOUIS PHONE: Kinloch D855. GEORGE WILLIAM DAVE YOUNG, Night. MIXER Headquarters for Cole THE ROSE TOM TURPIN, POOL ROOM IN Distributors of Applegate's Also a FIRST-CLASS CAFE in R All Prices. Private 2220-22 MARKET ST PHONE: Kinl GEORGE WILLIAMS, Prop. DAVE YOUNG, MIXERS. JOHN H. CLARK, Night. Day. Headquarters for Colored Professionals. THE ROSEBUD BAR. POOL ROOM IN CONNECTION. Distributors of Applegate's Old Rosebud Whisky. Also a FIRST-CLASS CAFE in Rear. Open all Night and Day All Prices. Private Dining-Room. 2220-22 MARKET ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. PHONE: Kinloch D855. SOMETHING NEW! PALACE BAY FOR LADIES, AND HOT AND GOLD BAY 2234 MARKET STREET CIGARS & TOBACCO an ACE BATH HC FOR LADIES, AND GENTLEMEN. T AND GOLD BATHS, 25 CE 2234 MARKET STREET, - ST. LOUIS, MO STORACCO, AND LAUNDRY PALACE BATH HOUSE FOR LADIES, AND GENTLEMEN. HOT AND GOLD BATHS, 25 CENTS. 2234 MARKET STREET, - ST. LOUIS, MO. CIGARS & TOBACCO, and LAUNDRY BRANCH. FRANK E. LEWIS, Manager. CHAS. TONSALL, Proprietor. The Douglass Social Club, 2106 WALNUT STREET. First-class accommodations in every respect. The members will be gladto welcome you at this cozy resort. PHONE KINLOCH D 2127 CHAS. NARCISE, President. NEWPORT CAFE. SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALTY. 2321 Market Street, St. Louis, Mo. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. QUICK SERVICE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. LOWERY & MASON, OF DALLAS, OF FORT WORTH, PETER H. 2323 Market St OFFERSON'S BAR.... and Whiskies best Brand. Twelfth Street S, Prop. JOHN H. CLARK Day. professionals. D BAR, istor. NECTION. Rosebud Whisky. open all Night and Day Room. T. LOUIS, MO. 555. HOUSE LEMEN. 25 CENTS. LOUIS, MO. Mrs. J. W. Wheeler, Dreasmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, 3004 LAWTON AVENUE. Electa Temple, No. 31, S. M. T. Meets Second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell, See'y. True Reformers' Hall MADAM IRVING'S Hair Dressing Parlor Shampooing, Straightening, Scalp Massaging a Specialty Graids and Bangs to Match In Color and Quality CALL AND SEE HER WORK MR. J. G. GARDNER Restaurant AND LUNCH COUNTER. MEALS AT ALL HOURS and on Short Notice. Give Them a Call. Best Tennessee Cooking at Across the Street from the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MRS. GARDNER & SON assist PERSEVERANCE LODGE 1765 G. U. O. of O. F. Meets the first and third Wednesday nights in each month at their new hall, 3719 CASS AVENUE. W. C. BLAANT, N. G. T. A. GREGORY, P. S. WILLIAMS Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. The Ingram House FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE AT 2647 Pine Street This house has been fitted up in the most fashionable and modern style BATH And all improvements that make a house co- fortable and home-like. VIOLET DUDLEY, Prop. X X THE PALACE HOTEL, 2103 CLARK AVENUE. Board and Rooms by Day or Week. ST. LOUIS. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE -PALLADIUM- $2.00 Per Year FOR SUNDAY READING THANKSGIVING. For all that Love has given We offer thanks to-day, For gifts of sweet indulgence, Strewn thickly along our way; The ever-changing beauty Of earth's dear dwelling place, The light of faithful friendship In many a gentle face. For times of joy and plenty, For times of grief and care, For want that sent us hungry To the Father's feet in prayer, For the hard, perplexing lessons Blurred by tearful eyes, Where we spelled life's holy lesson By the light of sacrifice. With yearning hearts we thank Thee For constant fatherhood, That lifts our low ideals To the far-off perfect good; That chides our idle footsteps, Slackening in the race, And will not let us linger Below the highest place; That sends the stroke of sorrow To wake untimely sleep, That punishes transgression, That opposes words Words cannot hold the measure Of homage we would pay, Because Thou art our Father We keep Thanksgiving day. —Mary F. Butts, in S. S. Day. REAL THANKSGIVING. A Suggestion for the Praise, Prayer and Performance Which Should Mark the Day. "Back of the leaf is the snow flour; And back of the flour is the mill; And back of the mill is the wheat and the shower, And the sun, and the Father's will." "Praise is comely for the upright," and instinctively we turn, at this glad season of the year, to such great Thanksgiving Psalms, as the one hundred and third and the one hundred and eighteenth, and through them endeavor to express our gratitude to the Giver of all Good who has crowned our lives "with loving kindness and tender mercies." And as we seriously contemplate the Father's goodness to ourselves, we naturally pray that all mankind may have some share in these blessings. But in our rejoicing and praying we should not forget that God expects us to pass on to others a portion of His special goodness to ourselves. Each one of us should endeavor to have something of the beautiful spirit that prompted George MacDonald to say: "If I can put one touch of a rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God." A man was told of two motherless children in a wretched garret. "O Lord, he prayed, "please send Thy angels to watch over and protect these dear babies in their time of need!" And then a voice seemed to say to him: "Thou art My angel; go thou and care for these, My little ones." To his credit it be said, he immediately acted upon this spirit-given suggestion, sought out the cheerless garret, and provided the friendless children with a comfortable home. When we pray that suffering may be relieved, let us be quite sure in our hearts that we have tried to do our duty in this direction. At a certain Thanksgiving season years ago, a New England minister found himself and family sadly in need of the necessities of life. In his extremity, he resolved to inform his people of his condition, and to request them to meet at his house to pray that in some way God would send relief. The meeting was held, a number of the neighbors assembling to offer up petitions in behalf of their needy minister. In the midst of the supplications, a hearty knock was heard at the front door. Opening it, the minister found a bright-faced, light-hearted boy, who cried out cheerily: "Father was unable to come to the meeting, so he has sent me with his prayers. You'll find them here in the cart; please help me to unload." And there before the astonished and tear-dimmed eyes of the grateful servant of God, was a pile of grain, fruit and vegetables, sufficient to last him and his family for many a wintry day. What an object lesson for those who had merely come to pray! What an object lesson for us who do not unite works with our faith! "What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and I have not works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; not withstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body, what doth it profit?" Whether we live in city, town, hamlet or country, there are those about us who will need something directly from us in order that an added bit of Thanksgiving cheer may come into their lives. It may be money, food, clothing, or only a kindly word; but something they need, and that something we should be quick to give. Let us find out these needy ones, says Allan Sutherland, in the New York Observer, and as they stretch supplicating hands to Heaven for aid, may it be our glorious privilege to be the medium through which God's blessings shall come to them. Lowell teaches a much-needed lesson in the following stanza, the first line of which we have somewhat changed: "Thanksgiving day is kept indeed In whatsoe we share with another's need. Not what we give, but what we share— For the gift without the giver is bare: Who gives himself with his alms feeds three— Himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me." If we labeled our troubles by their right names they would not look so like strangers when they turn up again. TRUE SPIRIT OF THE DAY. How Thanksgiving Day Should Find Expression Within the Heart of Man. As we have noted elsewhere, our Thanksgiving day is not essentially or even distinctively a New England—much less a Puritan—festival. There were Thanksgiving before Governor Bradford's time, as there have been ever since, and as there will be till time shall cease to be. And when we turn to the Sacred Book, it is not sometimes more than a bald fact that Praise and Love and Heaven claim eminence in Biblical treatment over other subjects, except, indeed, God, His Spirit and Christ? And how closely correlated is love with praise, and what is thanksgiving but the praise of the Divine Being for His boundless mercies? So we are confronted at the outset with the fact that first and preeminent is Thanksgiving a religious service—there is no true thanksgiving without recognition of an overshadowing Providence. For, if we have abundant harvest; if ours is a land of peace and plenty; if everyone enjoys freedom here that in its completed sense is not enjoyed anywhere else in the wide world as here; if we have free schools, and not only have them for ourselves, but have influenced other nations—and notably Great Britain—in solving their own educational problems; if the humanities are being developed as never before; if we have waged the wars that have unwillingly come to us in a very different spirit from that in which Joshua fought, who thought he was serving a God of infinite tenderness and love in slaying the young and putting the mothers to the sword—if all these blessings have come to us and we are freed from pestilence, whom shall we thank but the Giver of all good? Hence it is, then, that we would press home upon all observers of this festival the difference between being thankful and being glad. A man may be glad because he has won his friend's money at a gambling game; he may rejoice that he has avenged himself upon some one whom he regards as his enemy; but thankful he cannot truly be. As nature is all unsatisfying save as we regard a supreme beneficent intelligence behind her, so the good things that come into our lives and into the national life of our country are meaningless save as they are traced back to the hand and heart of God. Did God create man and give him an immortal soul, and having accomplished that cease to care for him? Did the Almighty lead the Israelites through the waters; did He establish them into a nation; did He give them prophets who should in rapt vision tell of a Messiah whose reign should be everlasting; did He tell of a people redeemed from the bondage of captivity, and from the most dreadful of all captivities—that of sin; did He do all this and more, and has He no pity, no love, no prophecy, no promise for the teeming millions of these United States, with its hundred thousand of church spires pointing heavenward, and telling of the worship of the one true God—whatever may be the denominational polity of the sectarian cult? We have taken this line of thought at the present time, says the Christian Work, because other lines will be pursued by others as they meditate or write the Thanksgiving essay or preach the Thanksgiving sermon. That is to say, we shall be told what a wonderful country we have; how many we can feed; how great and strong we are; what an enormous population, we have; how many miles of railroad we have; how our trolley lines have been extended (though probably nothing will be said of our indifference to human life and the victims sacrificed yearly to electricity and steam). So it is at this time we would emphasize the religious aspect of our Thanksgiving festival. Good cheer, even athletics and other phases of outdoor sports, have come, and they will remain. None the less, but all the more, should we at least devote a portion of the festival to the recalling of our blessings, and to recognizing the hand of the Divine Author and Creator to Whom we owe them all. In this way alone can our festival truly deserve its "Thanksgiving" title—in this way alone can the day be made as helpful in the religious life as it is full of joy and happiness on its social side, when the aged grandparents, the father and the mother, the children, some with children of their own, assemble in the old homestead, recall the old memories with faces now vanished and voices still stilled, and the lovelight is seen in the eyes and the love greeting is received as it is sure to be every Thanksgiving day as the years go by. Holiness is the only livery of heavenliness. Shredded Bible makes poor food for any meal. Painting the pump doesn't purify the product. Gingerbread on the steeple cannot feed the people. Sunday's appetites often interfere with its aspirations. A tailor-made man will satisfy a trinket-hearted woman. The world is not enriched by watered stock in religion. It often takes a great hurricane to blow us a little way toward Heaven. "Goodness and Mercy" do not follow the man who is fleeing from God. Men who try to grind the edge off the Bible must fear the Sword of the Spirit. The trouble with a small man's knowledge is that he always thinks he is a monopolis THE SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL Lesson in the International Series for November 27, 1904—"World's Temperance Lesson." (Prepared by the "Highway and Byway" Preacher.) (Copyright, 1904, by J. M. Edson.) LESSON TEXT.—Isaiah 28:1:3; memory verses, 3. 4. Read the whole chapter. GOLDEN TEXT.—"They also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way."—Isaiah 28:1. Introductory Note. The verses of the lesson are the beginning of a prophecy which includes chapters 83-33, and was spoken concerning the destruction of Ephraim (a name by which the northern kingdom of Israel was known), and the implety and folly of Judah. The chapter from which it comes is about the sixth year of Hezekiah, king of Judah, and just prior to the final captivity of Israel, in the reign of Hosea, the "Crown of Pride," v. 1, refers to Samaria, the capital of Ephraim. The "residue," v. 5, refers to Judah, which was enjoying the right reign of Hezekiah, king of Judah who, too, have arreed through wine. Verses 9 and 10 give the scoffing retorts of the drunkards to Isaiah's warnings, and in verses 11-13 we have the prophet's answer thereto. The Lesson Outline. 1. **The Doom of the Drunkard.** —vs. 1. 4. (1) Robbed. —"Glorious beauty is a fad flower." —v. 1. (2) Caught. —"He swam to the earth." "under dragon foot." —v. 2. 3. (8) Destroyed. — "A fading flower." — "Hasty fruit that he cathay up." — v. 4. II. The Reward of Righteousness. — vs. 5, 6. (1) Health and Beauty. — "Crown of glory," "diadem of beauty." — v. 5. (2) Wisdom. — "Sprit of judgment." — v. 6. (3) Strength to the battle to the gate." — v. 6. III. The Ways of the Drunkard. — vs. 7-11. (1) Downward. — "Are out of the way." — v. 7. (2) Uncontrolled Appetites. — "Swallowed up of wine." — v. 7. (3) Incapacitated. — "Err in vision," "stumble in judgment." — v. 7. (4) Unclean. — "Vomit with witness." — v. 8. (5) Proud. — "Who shall teach knowledge? or, rather, shall the prophet teach us knowledge? — v. 9. (6) Profane. — Verse 10 is a sort of mockery of the prophet's message. IV. God's Final Message. — v. 11-13. (1) Warning. — "With another tongue will He speak." — v. 11. (Punishment by a heathen nation, whose tongue they failed to understand.) (2) The Right Way Pointed Out. — "This is the rest." — v. 12. "This is the refreshment." ing.—v. 12. (3) Simplicity of the Message.—v. 13. Comparing Scripture with Scripture Comparing Scripture with Scripture. I. The Doom of the Drunkard.—(1) Robbed, v. 1. Isalah gives us here a glimpse of a once glorious nation that is being besotted and robbed of every trace of beauty and glory. Ah, how strong drink strips of everything; home, wife, children, friends, position, manhood. See it on every hand. The greatest robber in the world-to-day is Strong Drink. It robs nations and individuals. (2) Overcome, vs. 2, 3.—Israel was just on the brink of destruction. "A mighty and a strong one" in the person of Assyria was soon to sweep down and overcome the nation made weak and dissolute through drink. Samaria, that beautiful city, the pride of the nation, was to be cast down. The man who putteth his hand to the cup has given himself into the hands of an enemy that will finally overcome him. (3) Destroyed, v. 4.—Read 2 Kings 17:1-23 for the story of how utterly Israel was destroyed. The figure of the fading flower tells of the departed glory of Israel, and the figure of the early fruit that was quickly eaten expresses the haste and eagerness with which the Assyrian foe utterly consumed the cities and land of Israel. Strong drink has plunged many a nation to destruction. And it claims its victims by the hundreds of thousands every year.—Prov. 23:32. II. The Reward of Righteousness. (1) Health and beauty, v. 5. (2) wisdom. (3) strength, v. 6—What a picture this is of one who is temperate in all things (I Cor. 9:25). Daniel offers striking example of the value of total abstinence. Note the connection between the 8th and 15th verses of the first chapter of Daniel. III. The Ways of the drunkard. (1) Downward. How swift and sure it is. (2) Uncontrolled Appetites. Everything is sacrificed to satisfy the awful cravings. (3) Incapacitated. The man who indulges in strong drink is physically and morally disqualified to all any position of trust or responsibility. (4) Unclean. To see the drunkard in his helpless, maudlin moments is to understand all that this implies. (5) Proud. This is one of the drunkard's strong characteristics. (6) Profane. Strong Drink releases the tongue which sends forth a flood of foul-mouthed oaths, and unclean talk. Ah, how Isaiah in these verses has outlined the course of the drunkard.—Prov. 23:29-32. IV.—God's Final Message. (1) Warning. Drunkards are barred from Heaven. (1 Cor. 6:10, Gal. 5:21.) And in this life they sink below the level of the brute creation. (2) The right way pointed out. The drinker deludes himself that in his cups he finds rest and refreshing, but God points the only way to these. (Isa. 26:3.) (3) Simplicity of the Message. God's message to the needy, wayward soul of man is always simple. The drunkard needs not the gold cure or any other cure which man can invent. He needs the "blood cure." Jesus can save where all else fails. Heb. 7.25. The Golden Text. "They also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way." "Wine!" "Strong Drink!" The Devil's own! Fair Wine comes with her enticements. She makes captive the appetite and leads it away upon error's pathway. The way seems pleasant, the company delightful, the prospect alluring. 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CONSUMPTION --- There were two women standing side by side at a stall in the Terminal market, recently, awaiting their turn to be served. Each carried a big willow basket on her arm, and as the proprietor finished with one customer, one of the women lifted the cover from her basket and said: "Two quarts of those white unions, please." The man looked at her somewhat stupidly for a moment and then said: "Oh, you mean a quarter peck!" The woman assented and the other woman with the basket looked at her curiously for a moment and then asked: "You're from New York or the eastern states, aren't you?" "Yes, from New York state," said the other woman. "I knew it! They always figure by quarts in those states until they get up to a full peck, and here, and in New Jersey, and in Ohio, I know, it is all 'quarter peck' and 'half peck.'" "Isn't it funny?" said the other woman. "But were you ever south, or in the Washington markets?" "No," said the other, "I never have been." "Well," said the New York state woman, "that's the most curious of all. Everything goes by 'small measure' and 'large measure.' It has such a delightfully indefinite sound, like a prize package, or a lottery, in which you may draw something big or nothing at all."—Philadelphia Press. "WHACKS" And What They Mean. When Old Mother Nature gives you a "whack," remember "there's a reason," so try and say "thank you," then set about finding what you have done to demand the rebuke, and try and get back into line, for that's the happy place after all. Curious how many highly organized people fail to appreciate and heed the first little, gentle "whacks" of the good old Dame, but go right along with the habit, whatever it may be, that causes her disapproval. Whisky, Tobacco, Coffee, Tea or other unnatural treatment of the body, until serious illness sets in or some chronic disease. Some people seem to get on very well with those things for awhile, and Mother Nature apparently cares but little what they do. Perhaps she has no particular plans for them and thinks it little use to waste time in their training. There are people, however, who seem to be selected by Nature to "do things." The old Mother expects them to carry out some department of her great work. A portion of these selected ones oft and again seek to stimulate and then deaden the tool (the body) by some one or more of the drugs—Whisky, Tobacco, Coffee, Tea, Morphine, etc. You know all of these throw down the same class of alkaloids in chemical analysis. They stimulate and then depress. They take from man or woman the power to do his or her best work. After these people have drugged for a time, they get a hint, or mild "whack," to remind them that they have work to do, a mission to perform, and should be about the business, but are loafing along the wayside and become unfitted for the fame and fortune that waits for them if they but stick to the course and keep the body clear of obstructions so it can carry out the behests of the mind. Sickness is a call to "come up higher." These hints come in various forms. It may be stomach trouble or bowels, heart, eyes, kidneys or general nervous prostration. You may depend upon it when a "whack" comes it's a warning to quit some abuse and do the right and fair thing with the body. Perhaps it is coffee drinking that offends. That is one of the greatest causes of human disorder among Americans. Now, then, if Mother Nature is gentle with you and only gives light little "whacks" at first to attract attention, don't abuse her consideration, or she will soon hit you harder, sure. And you may also be sure she will hit you very, very hard if you insist on following the way you have been going. It seems hard work to give up a habit, and we try all sorts of plans to charge our ill feelings to some other cause than the real one. Coffee drinkers when ill will attribute the trouble to bad food, malaria, overwork and what not, but they keep on being sick and gradually getting worse, until they are finally forced to quit entirely, even the "only one cup a day." Then they begin to get better, and unless they have gone long enough to set up some fixed organic disease, they generally get entirely well. It is easy to quit coffee at once and for all, by having well made Postum, with its rich, deep, seal brown color which comes to the beautiful golden brown when good cream is added, and the crisp snap of good, mild Java is there if the Postum has been boiled long enough to bring it out. It pays to be well and happy for good old Mother Nature then sends us her blessings of many and various kinds and helps us to gain fame and fortune. Strip off the handicaps, leave out the deadening habits, heed Mother Nature's hints, quit being a loser and become a winner. She will help you sure if you cut out the things that keep you back. "There's a reason," and a profound one. Look in each package for a copy of the famous little book, "The Road to Wellville." AMERICANS WERE QUITE SATISFIED Ambassador Choate Quickly Answers a Sarcastic Britisher. DON'T LIKE TERM "AMERICAN" Sr Edward Clarke Displays a Bad Case of Indigestion at Thanksgiving London, Nov. 25—The annual thankskiving banquet of the American Society at the Hotel Cecil, Thursday, was marked by the presentation to Ambassador Choate of a portrait of himself, painted by Herbert Herkomer, and paid for by subscriptions by members of the society. An unusual note for such a gathering was introduced by Sir Edward Clarke, who, proposing Mr. Coate's health, sarcastically derided the title "American" ambassador, declaring that the word "American" implied domination over the whole of the western hemisphere, which the United States does not possess and is not entitled to, as Great Britain is territorially a larger power on the American continent than the United States. Sir Edward suggested that a more suitable title would be "Usona," signifying United States of North America. Having in the first public criticism here of the state department's order that embassies hereafter shall be called "American," thus uttered a "respectful protest" against the assumption of the larger name. Sir Edward Clarke proceeded to refer to the miserable underpayment of American judges and America's waste of energies in providing for survivors of the civil war, and in building ironclads which she could never use. Satisfied With Their Name. Ambassador Choate, replying, said that Americans were quite satisfied with their name, and then referred to the recent election in the United States as a splendid tribute of devotion and affection to a great man. Having remarked upon the regeneration of public life in America, regardless of party, now in progress, Mr. Choate alluded to the ever-growing friendship between Great Britain and America as reason for thanksgiving, and added: "I asked Lord Lansdowne if he was ready to negotiate a treaty of arbitration. "Why, said Lord Lansdowne, 'it goes without saying.'" Continuing, Mr. Choate maintained that many things go without saying between Great Britain and America, and over all they should avoid all possible cause of offense, and all differences by peaceful means. He paid a high tribute to the archbishop of Canterbury on his "rediscovery of America," and dilated upon the value of visits to America by such men as the archbishop and John Morley. The archbishop of Canterbury, proposing President Roosevelt's health, expressed his sincere thanks for the great hospitality with which he was received in America. He said America faces problems greater than the world has ever seen, but by a stroke of genius, had found the man to conquer the difficulties. "We on this side," said the archbishop, "not less than brothers to you across the Atlantic, thank God and take courage because the destinies of America are safe in Roosevelt's hands." FREIGHT TRAINS IN WRECK One Man Killed and Three Others Injured in Wreck Near Highbridge, Ky. Lexington, Ky., Nov. 25.—One man was killed and three others injured in a freight wreck on the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific railroad at Highbridge, 18 miles from here, Thursday. The dead: Engineer Benj. Cunningham, of Somerset, Ky. The injured: W. F. Bledsoe, Midway, Ky.; E. C. Cox, Campbellsville, Ky.; Ernest Shears, Danville, Ky. Cox will die. The train was a freight, running as a double header. Four cars separated the two engines, and about three hundred yards from the bridge, which is over two hundred feet high, an axle broke on the car following the first engine, derailing ten cars and the second engine. Cunningham, Bledsoe and Cox were pinned under the engine, and all were badly burned. Bledsoe's left foot was crushed, and he was scaled about the body and sustained internal injuries. Cox escaped suffocation by digging a hole in the ground, into which he thrust his head. His whole body was literally cooked. The injured men were brought here on a special train, and are in St Joseph's hospital. Miner Killed By Fall. Joplin, Mo., Nov. 25.—Edward Burgnett was killed at the Conkey mine Thursday. He fell from the top of the shaft into 30 feet of water and was drowned. His body has not been recovered. Burgnett came to Joplin three weeks ago from St. Francis county. Suspect In Bates Case Released. Joliet, Ill., Nov. 25.—J. W., Wicks, the Pontiac liveryman, who was arrested as a suspect in the Bate murder case, will be released, as it has been clearly demonstrated he is not "Dove." INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL KODAMA Chief of the Japanese Army Staff Talks About Port Arthur. WILL WINTER HIS ARMY THERE Could Take It By Assault, But Prefers to Employ Strategy, Tactics and Engineering to Accomplish His End. Headquarters of the Japanese Third Army, Outside Port Arthur, via Shanghai, Nov. 23.—Gen. Kodama, chief of the Japanese general staff, after a thorough inspection of the operations at Port Arthur and a conference with Gen. Nogl, gave the following interview to Richard Barry, the London Daily News staff correspondent: "You have seen Port Arthur, and may think it easy to take," said the general, "but it is quite a difficult task." "Of course," I said, "it has 30 powerful forts, on which the Russians have spent ten years engineering; the natural defenses are strong; there is a stubborn army of fighters within, cleverly commanded." 2. Kodama stretched out his close hand, interrupting me. "I hold Port Arthur here," he said. "Where will you winter about Port Arthur?" I asked. "You are not building barracks, and have only shelter tents. The Manchurian winds bite bitterly." "I shall winter inside," replied the general. "I will take the fortress soon. I hesitate to use my big guns for fear of hurting non-combatants. I can not say what damage the big guns will do. This is the first time in history that coast defense guns have engaged each other. I brought ours from Japan. The Russians can not use their against Admiral Togo's fleet, and have turned them landward." Naval Equipment in Land Fights. "Why do the Russians not use their guns against the fleet?" Kodama, sketching Port Arthur with semicircular parallel lines representing the outer harbor, said: "The outer line shows our mines; the inner the Russian mines. Our series of electrical mines is laid counter to theirs. If struck by shells they would explode and set off the Russian series, damaging the coast defenses of the harbor. Thus checked by mines and counter-mines, the Russian coast defenses and our navy must remain inactive. The Russian fleet is unwilling to take the initiative, and so the enemy has turned not only the coast defense guns, but even his naval guns, landward. In reply to this I brought from Japan our coast defense mortars and naval guns. You will see two great naval equipments fighting on land. I wish I could bring all the world's tacticians witness these lessons for future warfare. The question is, are our naval guns and guns of position and reinforced field artillery more powerful than the Russian naval and coast defense guns now reinforcing the forts?" "In the end, however," I said, "is not the 'boy in the khaki' the deciding force? Your infantry loss thus far has been heavy, and your infantry must finally take the fortress if it is ever taken." Strategy, Tactics, Engineering. "No," said Kodama. "This is a question of strategy, tactics and engineering. I have an army large enough to take Port Arthur. The enemy has about 20,000 troops; we have about 60,000—three to one—a sufficient force even considering their defenses. It would be impossible to use more men. The outcome now depends on ammunition and generalship." "How about food?" I asked. "It is reported that you permit transports and junks to run the blockade, wishing only the glory of taking the fortress by assault." "That is absolutely false," replied the general. "Our blockade is perfect." EXPLOSION KILLS TWO Bollers is Cotton Gin at Walters, Miss., Explodes With Fatal Results. Vicksburg, Miss., Nov. 25.—By the explosion of the boilers in D. R. M. dledon's cotton pin in the town of Walters, a suburb of this city, two lives were lost and five persons injured, two of them serious y. The dead: West Smith, Henry Hebron, both colored. Seriously injured: Luther Hebron, internally; Andy Bland, blown 60 feet against a tree coffee, and dead crushed. No Weakness on Her Part. The president of the Neurosis society of Scadd's Siding was visibly agitated. So was the secretary. "Mrs. Nimbletung, who was to deliver the address to at-day's meeting, cannot be present," said the former. "Why not?" asked the latter. "Her husband has been seriously sick for three or four days." "But a woman of her strength of principle won't neglect her work in the great cause to attend to the paltry needs of an individual—and a male individual at that." "Certainly not, but he writes her speeches."—Chicago Journal. The Most Precious Gem. Prof. J. W. Judd, in a recent lecture in London, gave some facts not generally known concerning the comparative value of diamonds and rubies. He had the best authority, he said, for stating that a ruby weighing as much as five carats is worth ten or twelve times as much as a diamond of the same weight, even though the latter might be of the "first water." The ruby, therefore, instead of the diamond, is the material which embodies the highest money value in the smallest compass.—Youth's Companion. Woman and Ostriches. Mr. Crimsonbeak—You women remind me of an ostrich. Mrs. Crimsonbeak—I don't understand you. "Well, you know the ostrich buries its head and believes it cannot be seen." "Yes; I heard of that." "Well, you women cover your heads with a bonnet and think you are out of sight." —Yonkers Statesman. Definition. Hungry Higgins—Wot is a pessimist, anyway? Weary Watkins—You know Dismal Dawson? "Yep." "An' the other day you heard 'im say that he believed they would come a time when ev'ybody would have to work? Well, he's one of them fellers." —Indianapolis Journal. Feminine Precaution. "I may be over-careful," she said, as she hid the plated spoons and her curling irons in the bottom of her trunk before she went out shopping, "but I just can't bear to run any risks." Then she pinned her gold watch to the outside of her dress by a blue ribbon and went downtown.—Detroit Free Press. Buttermilk Muffins. Sift a tablespoonful of soda and one of salt into three cupfuls of flour; beat two eggs light and stir them into three cupfuls of buttermilk. Beat one minute, add the flour, beat hard for one minute after the flour is stirred in, and bake in nuffin rings or gem pans in a quick oven. —Detroit Free Press. Philanthropy. "Dolan," said Rafferty, "ye're gittin' too savin'. Did yez niverv hear that money is the root av all evil?" "Oi how. An I'm doin' the little Oi kin to pull it up by the roots an' shpare the rest ay yes."—Washington Star. The Strongest Stones. The trap rocks of New Jersey and the dolerites of Staten island are the strongest stones in the United States, their crushing resistance being 24,000 pounds to the cubic inch.—Philadelphia Press. Lowest Rates Ever Made to Florida, For Midwinter Exposition and South Florida Fair, Tampa, Fla. Tickets will be sold beginning November 15th, 1904, with final limit of 21 days. See that your ticket reads via Seaboard Air Line Railway, the shortest and best route to and through Florida. The less tenderness a man has in his nature the more he requires of others.— Rahel. "One year ago the doctors said I had consumption. I cheerfully say I was cured by taking Wakefields Cough Syrup and able to return to my work" (Signed)C. H. Massey, Prentice, Ill. The only way you get your wife to side with you in an argument is to have her mother-in-law side against you—N. X. Press. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure.—J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. When a young man sows wild oats the city is seldom a failure-Chicago Daily Newa. THE MARKETS. New York, Nov. 25. CATTLE—Native Steers ..... 1 25 @ 5 60 COTTON—Middling ..... @ 9% FLOUR—Winter Wheat ..... 3 75 @ 6 00 CINEMA—2 Red (new) ..... @ 1 19 CORN—No. 2 ..... @ 55% OATS—No. 2 ..... @ 34½@ 35½@ PORK—Mess (new) ..... 12 75 @ 13 50 LARD—Western Beam ..... @ 7 50 ST. LOUIS. 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Write for our free piano catalog, pick out the piano you want, let us know when one is available and we will send it to you. We also publish it by our liberal and easy time payment plan. Remember, we don't care where you live or HOW LITTLE CASH you have we are willing to trust you and to help you obtain what you want with no trouble and only a small outlay each month. If you have an old piano you would like to exchange in part payment for a new one, write a speciality of such exchase. Understand YOU HAVE only to drop us a postal request for our free piano catalog and we will mail it to you at once with full particulars. Do not put it off till to-morrow, but WRITE TO-DAY Bollman Bros. Piano Co. 1120-22 OLIVE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. FREE Send us the names of some of your friends who are thinking of buying a piano. If we succeed in making a sale we will send you free A GRAPHOPHONE large size standard make, and 12 records of your own selection. READERS OF THIS PAPER BEGINNING TO BUY ANYTHING ADVERTISED IN ITS COLUMNS SHOULD INSIST UPON HAVING WHAT THEY ASK FOR, REFUSING ALL SUBSTITUTES OR IMITATIONS. LA VIE ENTRE LES PALAIS Bird's Eye View of the St. Louis World's Fair. DUMAS DRAMATIC CLUB REQUESTS THE PUBLIC TO DECIDE A QUESTION. The people remember the above organization from its meritorious presentation of several dramas in various first-class theaters of this city, and now the club has decided to reproduce one of their former dramas at the Odeon theater, on Grand avenue, Monday evening, January 9, 1905, and we ask the people to decide which of our former plays they would be more desirous of seeing the club reproduce. The following plays have been our efforts since the club's organization in 1901: "Bound by an Oath," domestic drama in four acts and prologue, by David COUPON. Name..... Address..... I am desirous of witnessing a n..... Cut this out Newport Hotel, 2323 Market Street thanking the general public for the efforts, and we go into our futureidence as in our former product in before November 28th. I am desirous of witnessing a reproduction of .... Cut this out and mail to Henry P. McGill, Newport Hotel, 2323 Market Street. We take this opportunity of thanking the general public for their liberal patronage in our past efforts, and we go into our future engagements with the same confidence as in our former productions. All coupons must be sent in before November 28th. We beg to remain, sincerely yours. HENRY P. McGILL, Sec. St. John's Mission Sunday School. Sunday, October 23, at 603 Red Bud avenue, St. John's Mission Sunday school was reorganized by J. W. Wheeler, with the following persons: Miss Emma Fontain, Mrs. Amandy Mitchell, Mrs. Hattie Saulbury, Miss Bulah Fountain, Miss Mammie Fountain, Miss Lena Cole, Little Josephine Cole, Ada Cole, Allie Keithely, Frankie Keithely and Miss Gasey. Miss Ednor Edwards and others opened at 3 o'clock, singing hymn No. 585. Prayer by the superintendent, J. W. Wheeler. After prayer, singing, then the 19th Psalm was read The pastor appointed Miss Lena Cole as leader in singing; Miss Mammie Fountain as secretary; Miss Bulah Fountain teacher. After a few remarks were made by the acting superintendent, the cards and tickets were given out and adjourned to meet November 6. On the 6th of November the school met in pursuance to the time set. School was opened by singing hymn No. 85. Prayer by superintendent. Singing, after which the lesson was spoken of, instructing those present to the importance of a Sunday school and living an exemplary life. At this juncture cards and tickets were given 19 Hill, Germania Fourteenth Street theater, Monday, April 21, 1902; "Because I Love You," romantic drama in four acts, by John A. Fraser, Germania Fourteenth Street theater, Thursday, April 23, 1903; "Damon and Pythias," historic drama in five acts, Exposition Music hall, Tuesday, September 1, 1903; "Past Redemption," pastoral drama in four acts, Odeon theater, Monday, November 16, 1903. Each person mailing the club one of the coupons below, with the name and selection of the play, the club will mail them a certificate which will entitle them to a handsome souvenir. Souvenirs can be had at all Colored drug stores. Do not delay. Send in your selection at once. Result will be announced in these columns about December 1. a reproduction of ..... out and mail to Henry P. McGill, street. We take this opportunity of their liberal patronage in our past are engagements with the same con- tions. All coupons must be sent sincerely yours, DUMAS DRAMATIC CLUB. out to new scholars. Several visitors were present. Among them were Mrs. Pearson, a member of St. Paul's chapel, who promised to give us all of the aid she can. School closed to meet November 13th. Mammie Fountain, secretary; pastor, acting superintendent. Chamber Street Baptist church. Services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sundayschool at 2 p. m. Rev. David Johnson; pastor. John W. Wheeler, Jr., is again an active worker for the Palladium. All contracts made by him are O. K. So help this young man and you help yourself. Many of the aborigines at the World's fair are folding their tents preparatory to leaving. It is getting too cold for the most of them. The Missouri state building was destroyed at the World's fair, last Saturday, but the original building is at Jefferson City, where the republicans will occupy next January, and some good election laws will be presented. --- O. S. FICKLIN, Prest Notice. Where a Few Janitors and Porters Meet to Discuss Mugmunp Politics. There is a place down in the city where a few Negro porters, janitors, broken-down politicians and so-called democratic Negroes meet to discuss the odds and ends of Negro men and women. We are informed that a number of one-horse, broken-down newspaper men meet and pass their hellish opinions of men and women. We are informed that some of them live in Illinois, and work in St. Louis. They live there to send their children to white schools. We hope the time is not far distant when such men will be ostracized and cast out of our ranks. The same gang is now telling who are the Negroes that will be made deputy sheriffs instead of the three so-called Negro men who now claim to be democrats. Next week we will give a pen picture of a number of these scalawags, both so-called democrats and republicans. NEGRO NEWSPAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES. We have tried hard to get the exact number of papers that are published by the Negroes of the United States, and their standing, from the best of and most reliable authority outside of what we have at our command. There are about 171 Negro newspapers published in the United States, and as near as we can count them, they are as follows: Alabama and Georgia, 15 each..... 30 Illinois and North Carolin, 12 each..... 24 Mississippi..... 14 Pennsylvania and Kentucky, 10 each 20 Texas..... 12 Missouri..... 9 Massachusetts, South Carolina and Florida, 6 each..... 18 Washington, D. C..... 4 Virginia and Tennessee, 4 each..... 8 California, Ohio, New Jersey and New York each have 3..... Kansas, Nebraska, Maryland and Colorado, each 3..... Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Indian Territory have one each ..... 7 Territory have on each ..... 7 Published in the south ..... 101 Published in the west ..... 44 Published in the east ..... 26 Quartermaster General Humphrey desires the adoption of a retirement plan for employees of his department who have grown old in the service. Briefs in the case of Senator J. P. Burton, of Kansas, have been filed i. the United States supreme court. The case will be heard Monday, November 28. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. SALOON PROPRIETORS. G. W. Holts.....1925 Market st H. B. White.....1911 Market st Bill Dye.....2801 Manchester ave Chas. Harris.....33 S. 22d st Tom Turpin.....2222 Market st J. P. Watkins.....Douglas Hotel E. L. Arnett.....23d and Morgan sts Jones & Saxton.....22d and Morgan sts G. Kinsey.....413 Levee Will Lee.....409 Levee G. Williams.....715 N. 12th st Smith Bros.....12th and Morgan sts R. Kent.....1305 Morgan st Wm. Randall.....102 S. 14th st H. F. Harris.....2236 Wash st Leonard & Key.....1501 Gratiot st Harry Jones.....1608 Morgan st Billy McClain.....1309 Chestnut st Bob Brown.....209 S. Levee W. M. Curtis.....2232 Market st William Dover, 3924 Saphire ave. BARBER SHOP PROPRIETORS. J. H. Kent .....11 N. 14th st Clark & Andrews..15th & Chestnut sts Chas. Pittman .....2632 Morgan st S. P. Perkins .....1323 Morgan st M. King .....105 N. 13th st P. Armstead .....2305 Market st J. W. Alphran.. True Reformers' Bldg. Will Edmond .....1919 Market st Wm. Findley .....1621 Market st CLUB MANAGERS. Douglas .....Miles & Narcise Elite .....Chas. Harris Bachelors .....Ed Lewis Americus .....C. C. Brandon Elks ..... Young Men's Social and Literary 1308 Chestnut st.....M. Brown T. J. Dollar Bill .....R. Kent Missouri .....H. Arnold Falsstaff .....E. L. Arnett World's Fair Waiters' Club, J. G. Stevenson, 3948 Fairfax avenue. RESTAURANT PROPRIETORS. S. P. Phillip, 2807 Manchester ave. Mrs. M. Taylor.....2711 Laclede ave Wells & Gibbs, 2626 Morgan st. J. G. Gardner.....1317 Clarke ave Z. T. Jordan.....1923 Market st Wells & Mason.....2321 Market st For a good meal, go to the Tennessee Restaurant, No. 1622 Chestnut street. W. M. Smith, 3708 Rutger street, grocer. WOOD AND COAL DEALERS. E. L. Walker.....Elliot and Wash Hasting Bros.....13th and Market sts Paton James.....11 Johnson st Chas. Higgins.....2520 Baldwin st E. M. Hill.....2752 Wash st HOTELS AND ROOMING HOUSES Mrs. A. Campbell, 2121 Chestnut st. H. C. Curtis, 707 North 14th st. H. C. Curtis, 101 North 14th St Mrs. Vincent ..... 915 N. 11th st Mrs. M. Robinson ..... 1304 Chestnut st Mrs. G. Kinney ..... 1617 Chestnut st Mrs. P. Dunn ..... 1512 Chestnut st Madam Cordelia ..... 1309 Chestnut st Mrs. M. Griffin ..... 1416 Chestnut st Sam Miller ..... 6 S. Johnson st L. Mathews ..... 1625 Chestnut st PROFESSIONS AND TRADES. BARTENDERS. J. Collins & G. Bradshaw. J. P. Watkins, proprietor. H. Cross. H. Carrick. W. Short. P. Blumenthal. C. Slaughter. D. Gaines. W. Rice, A. Farrell, Holt's. H. Cross, H. Carrick, W. Long, White's. W. Gray, J. Thompson, Bruner's. D. Watts, C. Moss, Dye's. B. Young, P. Hate, Purpin's G. Franklin, Ed Arnett, Arnett's Place. P. Hickman, G.Washington, R. Kent, 1305 Morgan st. "Chinna," F. Watts, Bog O'Brien, Billy McClain's. F. Boyd, C. Casey, Curtis'. Capitree Grocery, 4134 Papin st. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. F. C. Heart, 4136 Papin st. Joseph Steele, 2315 Papin st. Clark, C. Cromwell, E. Brown, C. Walzar, A. Jackson, N. J. Clark, L. Logan, W. Barnes, W. Shields, Will Edmond's. Phone Kin. C 1481. S. L. Donaldson, R. Henderson, C. Mason, J. Evans, W. Smith, B. J. Smith, A. Johnson, Findley's. J. E. Adams, M. King, H. R. Crayton, 105 S 13th. S. Lindley, P. Armstead, J. Armour, World's Fair Shop, 2305 Market. E. White, W. McNair, C. Foster, J. W. Albrhan, True Reformers' Bldg. H. C. Clark, R. Williams, G. Bell, Imperial Barber Shop, 1503 Chestnut. MUSICIANS W. D. Flowers, 2334 Chestnut st. Prof. Turner, 2607 Lawton ave. Prof. J. H. Harris, 219 North Twentyninth st. Prof. Coppridge, 2122 Wash St. Prof. Jesse Bass, 2601 Leffingwell ave. "The Keyless Bank" REGISTER KEeps THE COUNT TEN CENTS LOCKS IT FIVE DOLLARS OPENS IT HOLDS $30 IN DIMES One Hundred Thousand Already In Use. One good Resolve with this Bank to Help You, is Better than twenty good resolves without it. Not a Toy, BUT HIGH-CLASS MONEY SAVER Handsomely finished either in Nickle or Oxidized Copper. To-Morrow Never Comes. GET IT NOW! H. C. CURTIS, 701 N. 14th Street. Agent. [Name] Sexton & Mitchell's Art School, 2605 Lawton avenue. We also have for sale fine oil paintings. Portraits enlarged in crayon, pastel or oil. Now open for pupils. Terms reasonable. Nicely furnished rooms. JONES' SURE CURE FOR THE RHEUMATISM. PRICE, $2. This medicine works wonderful cures. Relief Established Instantly. Purifies the system and sends all rheumatic symptoms into eternity. We also recommend Thomlinson's Liver Medicine, and the WONDERFUL DEAD SHOT and QUICK RELIEF OIL. 1325 CHESTNUT STREET. HOURS--11 to 12; 3 to 4; 7 to 8. The Royal Sons and Daughters of Douglass Will meet at DOUGLASS HALL on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month MRS. FANNIE LEE, Royal Mistress. BERTHA TOLBERT, Royal Secretary. A. Gibbs @ Wells Superior Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor and Catering Company 2626 Morgan Street We Furnish Ice Cream Wholesale and Retail B. B. HALL, Tennessee, Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. 1320 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO ODD FELLOWS' HALL ASSOCIATION 27th and Franklin Avenue VACANT NIGHTS FOR RENT For all Secret and Benevolent Societies Apply to W. L. COX, 1426 Morgan Street ST. ARENA TEMPLE NO. 48, S. M. T. Meet the Second Monday night in each month at Pythian Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Ave. MARY E. WILSON, W. P. 1431 MORGAN ST. JU LIA TYLER Secretary, 914 N. 11th Street. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACLELIKE COMPANY obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin in shades lighter, and a mutabil person four or five shades lighter, and a mutabil person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade the skin in spots but bleaches out white, and then turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, and then make beautiful without continual use. Will turn the skin in spots, make dark spots, plumps or bumps or black heads, make dark spots, and smooth. Small pox plums, tan, lipstick spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes on every one dollar box is enough to make anyone hair straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly straight, and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many worth ten dollars, yet we our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we our dollar box. The NO-SMELL thrown in. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or post office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. See extra. In any case when it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 OF THE S. M. T. Meets the Second Monday in the afternoon at 2:30 p. m., and the Fourth Friday night at 8:00 p. m., in each month, True Reformer's Hall, 2605 Pine Street MRS. HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. Address-s 703 N. Garlisson Avenue MRS. LULA DRUNER, Secretary. Queen Esther Temple, of the S. M. T., meets the first and third Wednesday in each month at K. of P. hall. Ruth Temple No. 163, of S. M. T., meets the fourth Friday in each month at the True Reformers' Hall. Mrs. Jennie Irving, W. P.; Ada B Dardy, secretary. All are invited. [Name] L. W. VINEGAR DEALER IN New and Second Hand FURNITURE CARPETS, STOVES, and a General Assortment of KITCHEN UTENSILS BOUGHT AND SOLD FOR CASH. Also Moving and Expressing a Specialty. 806 N. 14th St. Telephone: Kinloch D-969. The 'Leader" Barber Shop, No. 11. 14th Street. Hot, Cold, Sea-Salt, and Shower Baths, 25c. Shaving, 10c Mustache Dyed, 25c. Duff Hair Cut, 25c. Children's Hair Cutting, 15c All Shines, 5c. J. H. KENT, Proprietor, Yours in F. C. and B. A. F. and A. M. ST. LOUIS, MO. M. Mr. Andrew J. Smith of 1315 CLARK AVE. Is the most successful man in the city. 4 FIRST-CLASS GROCERY AND Meat Market, and a Department that will Invigorate the inner man DON'T FAIL TO PATRONIZE HIM The Beneficial Tailoring Co. is a Colored enterprise; all Colored workmen. 2809 Manchester avenue. Satisfaction warranted. R. A. 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