St. Louis Palladium

ST.LOUIS PALLADIUM Vol. XXI. No. 54. [Name] P. BISHOP A. GRANT. One of the best bishops in the A. M. E. church. His delight is to get men and women to follow in the walks of Christ, a good. WE HOPE THERE WILL BE NO CONTENTION. Let the Presiding Elders Keep Their Places and Not Try to Infrigate Upon the Districts of Others. Last August the St. John's Mission was added to the Third District, with Rev. N. C. Buren as presiding elder. Our good bishop appointed J. W. Wheeler to the St. Luke and St. John Missions. We have been working up there as to do the cumstan North S. other enterfer the reas any work mission be added. But to a mission! a fight Mr. Charles A. Hunter, the well-known and accomplished flute soloist and versatile actor, and Mr. William Hoag, the promising young comedian, have been elected to membership in the Lyceum Sketch club. Mr. Hunter has been appointed to fill the responsible position of assistant and representative of the general manager, Mr. James W. Grant. Witnesses testified at trial of Dr. Todd, charged with murder of R. T. Wall at Nevada, Mo., that a revolver was placed in Wall's pocket several hours after he was dead. Mrs. George W. Butterfield fell against the faucet in the bathroom of her home at St. Louis, and was killed, her skull being fractured. JOHN H. HARRIS Mr. TOM A ROSEBU "An Electric Christmas Tree." The above is a perfect likeness of Mr. Tom Turpin, proprietor of the "Rosebud Bar," who, in addition to the new fixtures (which have been recently installed), has decided to remember his many friends and customers by placing an electric "Christmas tree" in his saloon, at No. 2220 and 2222 Market street, upon which he will present presents for all. The "Palladium" man visited the above-mentioned resort one day this week and was surprised at the completeness and beauty of the arrangement of the tree, as well as the most decided novelty of having a "Christmas tree" in a saloon for its patrons. Appreciating the fact that providence has not dealt unkindly with him, and desiring to, in a measure, share his prosperity with his friends and customers, Mr. Turpin will expend upwards of $250 or $300 for pres- --- Christ, and cease to do wrong and do good. there as best we could, and did intend to do the best we could under the circumstances. We are in charge of North St. Louis, and we hope that no other presiding elder will attempt to enterfire with us, or we will know the reason why. We are thankful for any work that can be done by any mission in our field. All of that will be added to the St. John's Mission. But to attempt to organize another mission! We will withdraw or make a fight under our rights. The celebration of the sixth anniversary of the pastorate of Dr. E. C. Cole at the First Baptist church will take place on the first Sunday in January, 1905. This will be one of the grandest affairs in the history of that church. Dr. E. C. Cole has invited quite a number of preachers and friends to be present on that day,hence it is anticipated that there will scarcely be standing room at the above church. The public is invited. Three upper stories of a building occupied by the St. Louis steam engine and machine works were burned Tuesday. A big levee fire was only averted by the strenuous work of the firemen. The taking of testimony in the case of Nan Patterson, accused of Caesar Young murder, was concluded Tuesday and the arguments are on. ents, and the list embraces everything from a miniature bottle of Applegate's Famous Rosebud whisky (which has been made especially for the Rosebud Bar) to a diamond stud. The tree is beautifully illuminated by scores of electric lights in all colors. By this one can readily see that all arrangements have been made to comfortably accommodate all patrons of the Rosebud. At a time like Christmas, when there are so many calls upon one's purse, a gift such as will be given on this occasion should be more than highly appreciated, and Mr. Turpin should be highly commended for his extreme largeness of heart. One of the most pleasing events of the evening is that everybody in attendance Sunday, December 25, (Christmast night) will receive a present. THIS MEANS YOU. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1904. I OTHELLO! By the Lyceum Sketch Glub. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The Cream of Local Dramatic Talent to Appear in Shakes. pearian Tragedy. Watch for the Date. The Lyceum Sketch club takes pleasure in announcing that it has decided to present Shakespeare's sublime tragedy, "Othello," with the strongest aggregation of players ever associated together in an amateur dramatic production in St. Louis. The entire great production will be under the personal direction of Mr. James W. Grant, the dean of local dramatic managers. Antioch Church Notes. Friends, do not miss a grand treat in the way of a concert and Christmas tree at Antioch church, Monday evening, December 26. Santa Claus will remember each Sunday-school scholar that has been good, so look out. Sunday, the 18th, at 11 a.m., the congregation listened to a fine sermon by the pastor, Rev. S. P. Anderson, from the seventeenth chapter of Revelations and the latter part of the seventeenth verse. The church is progressing nicely under the leadership of their pastor, for the church has long since learned where there is union there is strength and the members are doing well. But do not forget the pastor wants to see all the members Sunday, the 25th, at morning service. P. Rev. N. C. Buren, presiding elder of the Cape Girardeau district. Will Spend Her Holidays in Chicago With Friends. Miss Beatrice Ross, of 2617 Lawton avenue, leaves for Chicago to-night. She is the secretary of the Palladium. We trust that she will have a splendid time. This leaves the entire staff of the Palladium out of the this week. A Holiday Social. Mrs. Anna Williams, of 2832 Adams street, will entertain the Ladies' N. D S. club, at a progressive parlor social Tuesday, December 27, from 7 to 11. 2601 Lawton Avenue. When you read the Palladium don't forget to look for the Pickets ad. They are all over the Palladium 2601 Lawton avenue. [Name] Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. James' church. He is a church builder and a man after God's own heart. REV. BROWN. REV. BROWN. One of our leading pastors, who has church with the assistance of his good done much good in building up his wife and members of his church. We have the extreme pleasure of being able to contradict the false statement made concerning Willietta Hyde, one of our foremost society girls. Miss Hyde has everything to be proud of, nothing to be asheamed of. She is expected soon to complete the normal course, and has won for herself the honor of the youngest pupil to graduate from that department. We dare say should the instigators of the rumor be discovered every means would be done to have them properly punished by law. Would to God St. Louis possessed a more such brilliant and intellectual girls as Miss Hyde. Cherer up, Willie, find consolation in the fact that truth always prevaileth over wrong. Gone South to Spend the Holidays. Miss Katie Johnson, editress of the Palladium, accompanied by Miss Isabella Morgan, will spend their holidays in Memphis, Tenn. We trust they will spend a pleasant trip and their joy will be uninterrupted. The Palladium man will rest in ease, as long as he knows these two are on the staff. Last year, while the editress was gone, the manager became involved in a combat with several Negroes, yet we are to the front to-day and have no elephant on our hands. We wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Although we have been open for business only about three months, we take this opportunity to thank our many friends for the support they have given us so far and to state that we also owe the constantly increasing volume of our business to two facts: We deal with absolute and unswerving fairness with every patron; we handle only goods that will sustain the unrestricted guarantee of their manufacturers and ourselves, so that our customers can have no reason to become dissatisfied. The stock of each department is large and complete, and receives daily additions, so that we always have what you want in drugs, toilet articles, cigars, candies, stationary and soda, Hot and cold. Wishing all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, and hoping to "Meet you at the Fountain." We are respectfully WRIGHT & BOLEN, Druggists. 2333 Market Street. On December 30 all the Temples and Lodges will hold a rally at Masonic Temple, Tenth and Market, to extend honors to the state grand master, S. T. Pettigrew, and Mrs. Katie Moore, grand princess. There will be a grand reception afterward. The order of U. B. F. and S. M. T. will exhaust all its energies to do justice to the grand master and princess. Everything is in the hands of an able committee, in charge of A. J. Smith, chairman; Della Fields, treasurer, and Annie Hollam, secretary. S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door—2601 Lawton avenue. GREETING To All Concerned: The U. B. F. and S. M. T. Dr. E. C. Cole preached two fine sermons last Sunday morning and evening, at the First Baptist church, as usual. The little children at the First Baptist church raised $18 in two weeks and presented it to the pastor for said church. Now if the little children can do that for God's house the older people ought to do more. There will be a watch meeting at the First Baptist church next Saturday night, Christmas eve. The public are cordially invited. On Tuesday night, January 2, Mr. Garfield Craven will give his second drama—Subject, "A Country Girl in a Strange City." The play was written by him and is full of fun and amusement. Come out to the First Baptist church and hear him on the above night. Dr. E. C. Cole is thinking of putting in operation a plan by which he can raise enough money to pay off the indebness on his church next year. "Yes," said he, "this debt worries me so much that I can not sleep well at night, and if the good Lord spares me to see the close of another year, and my people will follow me and do the right thing, I will pay off every dollar we owe on our church next year and perhaps have enough left to make first payment on some church property in the line of a parsonage. One bay horse, 15 hands high, for sale. A good bargain, $18. Call at 4214 Maffitt avenue, Mr. A, W. Williams. MR. MAURICE ORMAN. "BECAUSE I ** "BECAUSE I LOVE YOU." The Dumas Dramatic club will present the four-act drama, "Because I Love You," at the Odeon, Monday evening, January 9, 1905. Mr. Maurice Orman and Miss Rachael Ellison will be seen in their regular characters. Mr. Orman is by no means a stranger to those who have witnessed the productions of the Dumas Dramatic club. His two most prominent characters are: "Dionysius, in "Damon and Pythias," and Harry Maynard, the leading role in "Past Redemption." Same can be said of Miss Ellison, she having appeared as Ca- $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. AN. MISS RACHEL ELLISON. E I LOVE YOU." --- First Baptist Church Notes. Notice. OLD CAMPAIGNER'S CHRISTMAS GIFF. OLD CAMPAIGNER'S CHRISTMAS GIFF. Orpheus Academy's Christmas Offering, Christmas Decorations, Christmas and New Year Programs. Admission 25c for 30 Days. M. ANNOUNCEMENT. We wish to express our profound gratitude to the public for the generous manner in which it has supported our efforts, during the eventful year now drawing to a close, in the establishment and maintenance of the Orpheus Dancing Academy. Throughout the World's fair season our friends have stood loyally by us, and the academy has been a popular resort for the entertainment of the best social elements of the city, and hundreds of visitors, from every section of the world, have been entertained in a most refined and pleasant manner. The close of the great exposition, and the departure of the visitors, together with the beginning of the winter season, will necessarily have a depressing effect, for a short while, upon all business, and, in order to lighten the burden and permit our hundreds of regular patrons to enjoy our entertainments without interruption, we have decided to make a special reduction in the price of admission to the academy for the next 20 days, by way of a Christmas offering and a mark of our appreciation for favors bestowed. Beginning on Friday, December 16, 1904, all persons will be admitted to the academy for 25 cents. This rule will continue in force until Wednesday, January 18, 1905, after which time the usual price of 35 cents will prevail. The same high-class service that has been in vogue in the past will be kept up-first-class orchestra, first-class refreshments, wraps checked free and polite attendants. During the Christmas and New Year holidays we will also have special programmes, special decorations and special souvenirs. All are cordially invited. lanthe in "Damon and Pythias," and playing the lead in several other local entertainments of the club. Mr. Henry McGill will be seen in the greatest of all character roles, "Buck Tyson;" Mr. Bewick Pruitt, as "Lige;" Mr. Albert Story, as "Squire Ripley;" Mr. Wm. E. Officer, as "Major Duffy;" Mr. Oscar Ficklin, as "Dink Potts," and Mr. Marion Brooks, as "Horace Verner;" Miss Sadie Wells, as "Ginger;" Miss Celestine Jones, as "Nance Tyson;" Mrs. M. V. Cannon, as "Prudence Freehart." Seats are now on sale at the Colored drug stores. Missouri State Gleanings. RESULT OF WORLD'S FAIR. Missouri State Institutions Will Probably Receive Valuable Collections. If the plans of the Missouri commission for the disposition of the state exhibits be approved by the state board of equalization, and it is probable that they will be, Missouri's educational and scientific institutions will receive most valuable and lasting benefits from the World's fair. The members of the Missouri World's fair commission propose to make the state's educational and scientific institutions the repositories of exhibit collections which are as complete as it was possible to make them with a most liberal state appropriation, and which cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Although the matter has been discussed only informally between the state board of equalization and the commission, it is known that the members of the former organization think well of the plan. With their official approval it becomes effective. Of all the collections of the state commission the mines and metallurgy department of exhibits probably is the most complete and valuable. It was assembled at an approximate cost of $65,000, and contains more than 25 different species of the ores and minerals of the state. President Davis estimates that it is worth at least $500,000. This collection will probably be given to the Rolla school of mines. The collection of educational exhibits probably will be distributed among the several schools and colleges maintained by the state. To the agricultural college of the University of Missouri will be apportioned the permanent specimens in the agricultural and horticultural exhibits of the state, as well as the exhibits in forestry. The commission has 12 very large and fine fish tanks which had been in use for the live-fish exhibit of the commission. The University of Missouri is very anxious to possess these, and the commission is willing that it should have them. President Davis hopes that the board of equalization will coincide with the views of the state commission relative to the enrichment of the state's schools and colleges in the manner contemplated. Convict Labor Contracts. It is more than probable, though the governor is noncommittal on the point, that in his forthcoming message to the legislature he will pay considerable attention to the question of convict labor and discuss the rate which the contractors should pay to the state for the services of the prisoners whom they employ. At present the basic rate has been 50 cents per day per man, but a demand has been made for an increase of 10 cents per day, which the contractors are refusing to pay. Warden Wooldridge, who makes the contracts, subject to the approval of the prison board of inspectors, insists that he will accept no less than the increased price. Most of the contracts have expired, and the contractors are going along at the same old figures. World's Fair Visitors Were Orderly. Police statistics show that out of nearly 19,000,000 visitors to the St. Louis World's fair only 1,439 were arrested. Over 200 of this number were persons with bad reputations, who were arrested on general principles and given hours to leave the city. Horses Take Examination. Horses for the St. Louis fire department must now pass an examination as severe as that of the firemen themselves, not excepting even the educational test, for they must be well-trained animals. Incendiarism Suspected. The recent burning of the seventh large barn in the last three months has aroused the farmers around Armstrong, they believing that it is the work of an incendiary. Reward for His Services. Dr. Frederick C. Rieloff, German consul at St. Louis, has been decorated with the order of the Red Eagle by Emperor William for his services during the World's fair. Francis Succeeds Himself. David R. Francis was unanimously elected to succeed himself as president of the St. Louis club at the annual election of that organization. Soldiers' Dormitory Burned. Fire at Jefferson barracks, in St. Louis county, destroyed the dormitory occupied by Troops E and H of the Eighth cavalry. Loss. $3,000. Took Landanum. Disappointed in love, Viola Nicholson, aged 18, swallowed laudanum in St. Louis. Hospital physicians pumped her out and saved her life. Bartender Shoots Employer. William Tillman, proprietor of a saloon at 3239 North Broadway, St. Louis, was probably fatally shot by his lartender, Thomas O'Day. Tried to Kill Himself. William Weymouth, aged 19, nephew of a prominent New York lawyer, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head in St. Louis. A Bergala. Five of the World's fair structures erected by the state of Missouri have been sold for salvage by the state commission for $500. Youth Sees the Sights. Leo C. Mylan, who disappeared with $270 of his employers' money in St. Louis on December 5, has given himself up to the St. Louis police. He says he spent all the money in "seeing the sights." Mylan is only 15 years of age. "Yes, money goes fast," he said to a reporter, "but I had a good time while mine lasted. I have been to New York, Indianapolis, Chicago and other cities. I've been stopping at first-class hotels and living like a gentleman. When my coin was all spent I came home. My folks advised me to surrender to the police, and I did so." Case Not Yet Ended. Frank Mattes, one of the wealthiest mine owners in the Joplin district, is defendant in a damage suit for $21,000, brought by Mrs. Louise Carson for alleged false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Mrs. Carson has been arrested ten times during the past year on complaint of Mattes. Several months ago the woman was arrested on a charge of horsewhipping Mattes on the streets. Canadian Swindled. The authorities have just learned that C. N. Douglass, of London, Ontario, was bunked out of $10,000 on a fake foot race at Clayton on November 28. Douglass returned to his home without making any effort to prosecute the swindlers, but the St. Louis county authorities have gathered the facts in the case and will endeavor to bring the rogues to justice. Sedalia Grants a Franchise. The Sedalia city council has granted a franchise to Willard E. Winner and associates, of Kansas City and St. Louis, for the construction of a street railway through the city from east to west. The line, as planned, is to extend to Warrensburg, and is to be in operation between the two cities within two years. The Sedalia lines must be built within four months. Coal Oil Inspectors Appointed. Gov. Dockery has made the following appointments: Charles Rivercomb, coal oil inspector of Shelbina, for a term of two years from date, and W. T. Stephenson, coal oil inspector of Adair county, for a term of two years from date. Has Eighty Grandchildren. While Alex C. Althiser, of Calwood, was walking along a street in Fulton, a little boy ran up to him and called him grandpa. After a close examination, Mr. Althiser recognized the boy as one of his grandchildren, of which he has 80. Rev. W. J. Skinner, aged 80, died at his home in Jonesburg. He was born in Montgomery county and had resided there all his life, with the exception of a few years spent in California during the 49 gold excitement, Dropped Dead. Charles L. Taylor, aged 60, a former concessionaire at the World's fair, dropped dead in a St. Louis rooming house. He had $700 in his pockets and certificates for $1,800 deposited in trust companies. Capt. Atkins Compares Schools. Capt. Percy Atkins, in an address before the St. Louis Society of Pedagogy, said that the standard of British schools was much higher than that of their American contemporaries. Cook Will Become a Banker: Secretary of State Sam B. Cook will embark in the banking business at Jefferson City as manager for the Central Missouri Trust Co. at the expiration of his term of office. He Raises Dollar Bills. A skillful counterfeiter is flooding St. Louis with one-dollar bills raised to five dollars. Negro Porter Killed. In view of several hundred people, Charles Walz, aged 33, a negro porter, was run over and killed by a switch engine in the St. Louis union station. Folk's Inauguration. Joseph W. Folk will be inaugurated governor of Missouri January 9 with the same simplicity of ceremonies observed in the 23 previous events. Lighted Match and Gasoline. Fire in an automobile garage in St. Louis, caused by the dropping of a lighted match into some gasoline, severely injured a negro employee. The Star's Little Joke. The tramp who is visiting southern Missouri towns is claiming to be the Pennsylvanian who didn't vote for Roosevelt—Kansas City Star. Clergyman Resigns. Rev. Dr. Michael Burnham, pastor of Pilgrim Congregational church, St. Louis, has tendered his resignation, to take effect March 1, 1905. Fire Drill for School Children. Prof. G. J. Mitchell has inaugurated a fire drill in the Centralia public schools, so that in case of fire the puilms may escape easily. An Aged Inventor. W. H. Thomas, of Fulton, although 78 years old, has invented a device for sharpening, driving and pulling posts. He has had it patented. Brick Firm Bankrupt. The firm of Friede & Bode, brick manufacturers, filed a petition in bankruptcy in St. Joseph. The indebtedness amounts to $10,000. 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 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, Kiaky, 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 bottles 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 pix. 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 Douglas 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 neatest, warmest baths and shop in the city. Clean towels used in every case, for the coal man as well as the clerk in the office. Four barbers who can shave any person with ease and satisfaction. Try them. JOHN W. ALPHRAN, Mgr. 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, 204-206 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. Those wanting new fall costumes made will please call upon Mrs. R. H. Brown, now called The Newstead Avenue Dressmaker The Lousiville & Nashville road, the only road to Louisville and Nashville. All that come to the World's fair need his line. The Douglass Club NOTICE grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also be dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for them and we are glad to say that every one does in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser all hair Tonics. Ozono will positively kash, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays us use at any time. The good effects on the first application. bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look age of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free. Neither an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Obless agency or securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms. $3 a year, four months. $1. Sold by all newducers. MUNN & Co. 351 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F. St., Washington, D.C. IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway 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. 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 feet, 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 Washin gton; 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 s used OZONO, and give it my most he fooled so often, it does not good to reco Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and gro A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth, you can use it to secure a glossy loo "OZONO." 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I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical $1 (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 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 Fall and Winter Suits 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. 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PALACE LAUNDRY, guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all communications to 2825 st. Louis Bucy. THE CONFERENCE. ‘The conference that was held in Poplar Blutf, Mo. October 6. Below are the appointments made by our be- joved Bishop A. Grant: st, Louis district, Rey. J. D. Barkes- dale, presiding elder. St. Paul, Rev. W. D. Cook; Lexington, Rev. A. A Gilbert; Higginsville, Rev. W. B Brooks; Boonville, Rev. W. H. Spur- joch; Sedalia, Rev. Wm. Alexander; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke; Wash- ington, Rey. 8. L. Bean; Marshall, Rev ‘A. 0. D. Steele; Holden, Rev. M. Me Ferrin; Union, Rev. J. H. Randells; Pacific, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Osage Rey. H.McTassell; Chamois, L. 8. Wal son; Miami, Rev. P. W. Weaver; Pleas ant’ Green, Rev. B. Thomas; Speed Rev. J. E. 8. Reed; Allen Mission, Rey 0. W. Harris; Black Water Mission Rey. Chas. 0. Jackson; evangelist, Mrs Sarah V.. Bean. Kansas City district, Rev. F. G: Snel- son, presiding elder. Allen Chapel, Rev. F. Jesse Peck; Ebenezar, Rev. J. F. Me- Donald; St. John, Rev. Edw. R. Vaughan; Independence, Rev. J. H. Al- Jen; Westport, Rev. J. T. Smith; Pleas- ant Hill, Rey. B. W. Stewart; Spring- field, Rey. M. Collins; Wellington and Dover, Rev. J. Y. Meadows; Odessa, Rey. H. H. Triplett; Butler, Rev. J. B. Christopher; Carthage and Neosho, Rev. W. B. Long; Lebanon, Rey. Henry Green; Waverly, Rev. P. W. Chester; Rey. S. 8. Pitcher; Ash Grove, Rev. Henry Mitchell; Nevada, Rev. D. J. Malta Bend, Rey. J. B. Wallace; Joplin, Gordon; Ward Mission, Kansas €ity, Rey. Wm. Hawkins. Evangelist, Mrs. Rosetta Binkley. Cape Girardeau district, Rev. N. C. Buren, presiding elder. Cape Girar- deau, Rev. J. L. Williams; Poplar Bluff, Rev. C. N. Douglass; St. James, Rey. W. C. Williams; Jackson and Al- lenville, Rey. R. L. Phillips; Charles- ton, Rev. J. A. Chandley; St. Peters, Rev, T. L, Watson; Bonne Terre and Valley Mines, Rev. J. W. Wiley; Kirk- wood, Rev. P. 8, Cheatham; Festus and Herculaneum, Rey. F. E. Clark; Bel- mont, Rey. P. Thurmon; Commerce, Rev. F. L. Spot; Fredericktown, Rey. J. R. Hopkins; Oakridge, Rev. W. P. McAlister; Quinn Chapel, Rev. C. A. Williams; De Soto and Caledonia, Rev. L. H. Harris; La Forge, Rey. Chas. Cummings; Tyler and Cottonwood, Rev. J. D. Rice; Farmington and New ‘Tennessee, Rev. J. E. Edwards; Ca- ruthersville, Rey. B. G. Dawson; St. Jchn and St. Luke Mission, Rey. J. W. Wheeler. Evangelists, Mrs, Lulu E. Cheatham, Katie P, Yates, Dora Rus- sell, Georgeain Hyde, Jane Johnson, Edw. R. Vaughan, secretary Missouri annual conference. i, a hiss, J, W. Wheelet, MODISTE. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, 3004 LAWTON AVENUE. PERSEVERANCE LODGE 1765 G. U. O. of O. F. 4 ‘Meets the first and third Wednes- day nights in each month at their new hall, 3719 CASS AVENUE. W. C. BLANTON, N. G. T. A. GREGORY, P. 8S. The Ingram House FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE AT 2647 Pine Street BATH a Ce ERRITONELKE Gre VIOLET DUDLEY, Prop 2% THE PALACE HOTEL, 2103 GLARK AVENUE, pede ee eocis by Day or Week. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. “Follow the Flag.” Banner Route Te the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha, Toledo & Buffalo. Through, sleepers to New York and the East. Mag- nificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets Miss Betty’s _Christmas Gift GE Rese Sie tides aacen a: "Let me see! To-day is—yes, it is the tenth. Just two weeks from to-mortow is Christmas!” Miss Betty Dane, spinster, stood be- ‘fore a calendar which hung on her sit- ting-room wall. She was a plump lit- ‘tle woman, upon whose face a faded aos flush still lingered. Her brown eyes were shy, and the brown hair ‘rolled back from her brow was threaded with silver. “Christmas!” she repeated, as she Went back to her rocking chair. “I sup- pose a Christian woman ought not to say such a thing, but I dread the day,” and Miss Betty wiped her eyes. | “I ought. to be ashamed, and I am,” she went on, rocking to and fro, “but it’s dreadful never to have a Christmas like folks who have a family. Now I’m not repining because I’m an old maid, for I never saw the man I’d think of, not for years, anyway,” the dull pink in her cheeks burned to crimson. “I haven't a relative in this part of the country, and I am so shy and bashful that I never get close to people. Sometimes I envy people, women, I mean, who get the pretty, dainty gifts that love prompts.’ She sat a few minutes in silence, then resumed her half-articulate murmur: “If I was poor—I mean needy, for I am not rich—the church would send me i) \ ne ‘a x fe ine RY a Kt \ " re 1 f “YES, JACK, I AM BETTY DANE.” /s basket Christmas morning. Well, I'm thankful that I don't need that, and | always give something to help fill the baskets as well as money for the Sun- day school Christmas tree. Mrs. Dea. con Green will send me a mince pis She has done it every Christmas for ten years, and I always send her a plate of my crullers. I will send Mrs. Carpen- ter a chicken and a few other things; she will return an elaborate note of thanks, every line beginning with 2 capital letter. There’s Niece Tillie. She never fails to send me the new baby’: picture, On the rare years wher there is no new baby she sends me card. Such things are all well enough but they don’t mean—” Miss Betty stopped, rose, and walkeé aimlessly into the adjoining dining- room. After a few moments sho re turned to her former position. A de- termined look was upon her face. “['ll do it’ Why shouldn’t I? The day after to-morrow I'll go to the city and I will buy dainty little things, such presents as a woman onght to have al Christmas. I will pretend to myself that they mean the love I am so slow learn- Ing to live without.” On the morning of the second day fol- lowing Miss Dane left the village or the nine o’clock train. She did not re- turn until four. As she walked briskly homeward from the depot, her arms filled with packages, she was overtaken by Mrs Hall. “Why, lands sakes, Miss Betty! You don’t mean to say as you've been to the city, do you? I didn’t know as you wa: oaleulatin’ on goin’.” “Well, I have been there,” Miss Dan answered, a little deflantly. “What'd you go for? You've got ¢ new hat already, and your cloek was new last winter.” “I went to do some shopping.” “Land sakes! What'd you buy?” Miss Betty threw back her head, he brown eyes staring straight ahead ot her. “I bought Christmas gifts. Good-by Mrs, Hall,” and, turning a corner, the half-frightened spinster hurried down « street that led directly to her ewn door. Mrs. Hall looked after the plump lit- tle figure, baffled curlosity depicted or her face. _ "Miss Betty 1s altogether too close. mouthed. It aln’t becomin’ to wom: an as lives alone.” Miss Dane soon reached her own home It was fast growing dark, and as she entered the sitting-room the gleam of the coal stove seemed like a welcome. “tm glad to be back, but I am no sorry I went,” che thought as she eare- fully Iald her parcels on the bed, “I js going to be a cold night I'll star the fires in the dining-room and kitcher before I put these things away.” __ A little later she stood by the dresser, ‘the shades lowered, and her purchases set out before her. After her usual fash- fon Miss Betty communed with herself: “You were foolish, Betty Dane, to pay a dollar and a half for a china cup and saucer when you have more than two dozen of them now. But it is a beauty,” touching the fragile porcelain with a caressing finger, “and there's nothing nicer to givea woman than china. There are two handkerchiefs. They are the sheerest, softest linen, and the em- broidery is beautiful. I am not so sure about the book. The girl at the store said ‘The Blue Flower’ was one of the best-selling books of the season. But I did something worse than buying these things.” Miss Betty paused. Her eyes spar- kled, and she trembled with excite- ment. “You ordered two dozen red carna- tions sent up to yourself on Christmas eve. Yes, you did, Betty Dane. Well, I suppose you had a right to, only it’s too bad there is no one else.” ‘With a sigh she commenced her prep- arations for supper. The momentary depression passed as her mind dwelt upon her day’s outing. When she sat down to her supper Miss Betty was at peace with all the world. ‘The table was spread with snowy linen, glistening silver and pretty china. ‘There was a quaint, old-fashioned sil- ver teapot of fragrant hyson, bread, a pat of yellow butter, creamed potatoes, thin slices of pink ham, a dish of black- berry jam, and a plate of rich dark fruit cake. The windows of the dining-room faced the side street. In her abstraction Miss Betty had forgotten to lower the shades. She glanced that way nervously when the door bell rang. When she opened the hall door the light from the lamp in her hand fell upon a fair girlish face framed round with sunny hair. Miss Betty recognized her caller as one of the teachers from the village school. “Good evening, Miss Nesbit. Will you walk in?” Florence Nesbit followed the mistress of the house to the sitting-room. As soon as she was within the room the girl began speaking: “Oh, Miss Dane, my errand is a strange one! You know I amastranger here, and I have been so homesick! 1 haven't any home—my mother went away from me a year ago. I looked in your window as I walked by. You looked so cozy and homelike, I just came in to ask you if would board me.” “Board you! Why, I never thought of taking boarders. What put it into your head?” Florence’s lips quivered. “Just be- cause you were alone, like myself. 1 wouldn't be any trouble and—oh ,Miss Dane, I could be so happy here with you?” “Where do you board?” “With Mrs. Elmer. There is to be a vacation of two weeks at the holidays, and I must stay there.” Miss Dane recalled what she knew of Mrs. Elmer's housekeeping and shud- dered. “You poor child! Of course you can come here. There is the other bedroom downstairs, always warm, and the place opposite me at table. Why, Miss Nesbit, I believe they have been waiting for you.” Florence threw both arms round the other's neck. “I can’t thank you; there are no words to tell you what it means to me. I walked by your window three times before I could get courage enough to knock! Oh, you don't know how glad Tam! It is like a beautiful Christmas present.” Miss Betty started, remembering her own longing for Christmas remem- brances. Would not this girl’s pres- ence in the house be to her, in her lone- liness, a gift that would partake of the Christmas spirit? ‘The days went by quickly. Much to Miss Betty's surprise she fourd herself busy with preparations for the coming holiday season. ‘There were the children in Florence's room. Miss Betty became almost as en- thusiastic regarding the surprise plan- ned for them as was the girl teacher. ‘Then Miss Betty not only gave her usu- al contribution of money for the Sunday school tree, but she promised ‘o go with Florence and help trim it. ‘The basket for the church poor was fille? to over- flowing, To the one for M:s. Carpen- ter Miss Betty added one of the hand- [ Kerchlefe she had purchased tor her “I suppose it is foolish to send a wom an in her circumstances such a nios one,” she said, in a shame-faced way to Florence, “but women like—well, they like pretty gifts on Christmas.” Florence bent her sunny head and Kissed Miss Betty. “It is dear instead of foolish. Why, Miss Betty, that is the Christmas spirit, giving the best.” The day before Christmas was clear and cold. There was no snow, but the earth lay brown and bare in the grasp of the frost king. Just as the shades af evening were beginning to fall Miss Betty emerged from the church where she had been all the afternoon. “Come home to supper in an hour, dear.” she called back to Florence, whe stood in the doorway, her sunny head outlined against a mass of dusky ever- Breens. Florence nodded a smiling as- sent, and Miss Betty hurried on, She stopped for the mail and found a card from the express office. Calling there she received the package from the flor st. “I am so glad I ordered the carna- tions,” Miss Dane said to herself. “Florence will be delighted with them. In the morning she shall take a few over to Miss Bliss, who is sick. I know Florence will be pleased with the cup and saucer. It seems almost Providen- tial that I bought it, for she does love pretty china. And I'm glad I have that other handkerchief for our minis- | ter’s wife. Mrs. Perry is a real lady, | and she don’t have any too many of tha pretty things women like.” Miss Betty was home by that time. In a trice she had the stoves open and the | kettle on. As she took the scarlet car- | nations from the box and inhaled their | apiey fragrance, a gurgling laugh broke | from her lips. “What a dunce you were, Betty Dane, to go and buy yourself Christmas pres- ents! Why, Ihave given them all away but the book, and I wish there were 'some one to whom I could give that. T “have learned that the blessedness of Christmas in is giving, not in getting.” | She soon had the coffee and the water |for the oysters on the stove. As she brought a dish of salad from the pantrs _ she heard the door bell ring, Miss Dane went forward and opened the door. A man’s voice asked: “Is Miss Florence Nesbit in?” |_ “Miss Nesbit will be here in a few ‘minutes, Will you walkin and wait ‘for her?” “Indeed I will, ma’am. I am the child’s uncle, and I have just come home ‘from a long stay abroad to find that my "poor sister lost all her money before her death. The idea of Florence teaching ‘school when I’ve more money than— Eh!’ Why, you are Betty Dane!” __ Miss Betty looked up into the bronzed bearded face “Yes, Jack; I am Betty Dane!” ‘The man came a step nearer. “Betty, I was a hot-headed fool in the old days. You were right to throw me over | and not to answer my letter, but it hurt. It hurts yet, Betty, for I have never ldveo any other woman.” ‘The little spinster had grown very pale, Should she speak? It cost her a great effort to put aside her fatal shy- ness, but she did it. “I never knew there was a letter, Jack; it did not reach me. have beer true to your memory alll these years.” Florence came five minutes later. She found Miss Betty in the arms of her uncle, Jack Patterson. It took some time to explain matters. The delight of the girl almost equaled that of the elderly lovers. It was while they were at supper that Miss Betty looked up to say: “Oh! I am so glad I bought that bookt You don’t understand, Jack, but I've a Christmas present ready for you.” Mr. Patterson’s eyes twinkled, “That is fine. I am sorry, Betty, tha I have nothing to offer you, nothing but love.” Glad tears dimmed Miss Betty's sight. Her heart's hunger was satis- fied. The perfect human gift—the im- age of the Gift that brought Christmas to the world—was hers.—Washingtor Hoine Magazine. | S.L. PICKETT. _ Fresh DRUGS Daily | 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, : N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. 22" jones. SEY BIG ENISIG, retepienen, RB. J. RAYMOND, _ Attorney - at ~ Law, | UM Clark Ave.. St. Louis, Mo, ‘Weare the only thoroughly experienced and tho only prac tically competent Colored Undertakers in the elty. A. 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Bee 0.8 e AND EMBALMERS, cl ai) 2743 Wash Street, “Q) a oude All Work First Class. ‘Terms Most Reasonable, Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. Save Us from Our Friends, Once upon a time a man who ha experienced a prosperous year in bust ness thought {t would be a graciou thing to share his good fortune wit! his wife, so at Christmas he presente: her with the finest diamond necklac he could purchase. When the neigh bors saw it they set their heads to gether and decided that the man hai made the gift for the purpose of keep ing peace in the family. They won dered what his wife had caught hin at, and each invented a bit of scanda to fit the case. Moral—The easiest thing in thi world {s to be misunderstood—J. J O'Connell, in Town Topics. SERP= Maurer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STXEET. Ne. 5S. Fearteenth Street. | Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: BELL. 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WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor Thoughtful. “How kind of papa!” “What's he seni?” “A quantity of prosents for baby, and on each are directions what to dc if he makes himself sick with it! And here are the medicines, too!” —Brook lyn Life 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. Beatrice Ross ..... Secretary. 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 Wed- nesday. ADVERTISING RATES. 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(4) More bona fine subscribers than any other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. (5) The ONLY Negro newspaper published in St. Louis as the organ of the Republican party. (6) Because it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because it is fearless in denouncing crime regardless of consequences. 69 Who Will Be Senator? This question has been asked a hundred times, and many ask: "How do you stand on that?" Our answer is: "They are all good men, and we would to God they could all be elected. We see that tall, dignified gentleman, Hon. Charles Nagel, who is by birth one of nature's gentleman, has done much good for the republican party and has never been found wanting. We see that old warrior and cool-headed gentleman, Hon. R. C. Kerens, one who recognizes no man because of the color of his skin, but judges him by his republican principle and worth to the party. We have always found him true as steel. Hon. T. K. Niedringhaus, a man of few words, but who, like Gen. Grant, knew how to handle an army. We have been battling for the right in Missouri for twenty years, and the result is as we see it. Hon. Niedringhaus has studied politics under the Hon. C. I. Filley, and the result is in his favor. Hon. Niedringhaus and his assistants deserve the support of the good people. Hon. T. J. Akins, past state chairman, is booked for that. He has done well as such, and is worthy of recognition. Major Warner, of Kansas City, is well suited for the senatorship. Hon. Parker, who is a strong factor in our party, is well worth recognizing. All these gentlemen are well equipped for the office. They have proven themselves to be good friends in every respect of the word. We are thankful that we have a Chief Desmond who is acknowledged to be the best detective the country affords. With his assistance our city has been kept clear of thieves, pickpockets and other vagabonds. They have given this city a wide space. Some of these young snipes who have been lounging around corners waiting for girls have begun to scatter like birds, all due to the chief's influence. Many young Irish college men have joined the Gaelic league under Redmond and Dillon, and will work for the restoration of Irish arts and prestige. Representative Craig, of Mattoon, Ill., is said to have been assured of the causus nomination for democratic leadership of Illinois house of representatives. The demolition of the Pike at the St. Louis World's fair grounds is now in progress. M. B. WABASH A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All Our Subscribers. Since this time last year there have been many changes; many have passed away and numerous occurrences have taken place, yet, under the guidance of our heavenly Father we have been permitted to see the close of 1904. We have been most thankful for the many blessings that have been destowed upon us. Among our subscrib- Bishops of the A. M. E. Church and Post Office Addresses. RT.REV. B. W. ARNETT, D. D., Wilberforce, O. RT. REV. WESLEY J. GAINES, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. RT. REV. WM. B. DERRICK, D. D., Flushing, Greater New York, N. Y. RT. REV. C. T. SHAFFER, D. D., M. D., Chicago, Ill. RT. REV. ABRAHAM GRANT, D. D., 3349 Pennsylvania avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. RT. REV. H. M. TURNER, D. D., LL. D. 30 Young, Atlanta, Ga. RT. REV. L. J. COPPIN. 738 South Twelfth street, Philadelphia, Pa. RT. REV. MOSES B. SALTER, D. D.. 30 Vanderhorst street, Charleston, S. C. RT. REV. B. F. LEE, D. D.. Wilberforce, O. RT. REV. EVANS TYREE, D. D.. 13 North Hill street, Nashville, Tenn. RT. REV. B. T. TANNER, D. D.. 2908 Diamond street, Philadelphia, Pa. RT. REV. JAMES A. HANDY, D. D.. 1341 North Carey street, Baltimore, Md. RT. REV. C. S. SMITH, D. D., M. D., 39 East Columbia street. Detroit, Mich. BETHEL INSTITUTE, 110 Hanover street, Cape Town, South Africa. Order of eServices. For Lane's Tabernacle C. M. E. church, 3966 Fairfax avenue, 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. ers we have noticed many who have passed beyond the pale of this earth. Those were: S. B. Brooks, 2531 North Sarara; J. H. Hynes, 920 Wash street; Loring, 4219 West Belle; Mrs. Ophelia Benton, 2120 Walnut; Mrs. Smith, 4216 St. Louis avenue; Mrs. Carl Carroway, 2119 Lucas; James Ray, 2135 Market; Mrs. Lalffen, 3972 Finney; Ella Malone, 3718 Turner avenue; Mrs. Victoria Morgan, 3019 Clark. May they rest in peace. [Name] Dr. S. P. Stafford, one of our leading physicians in St. Louis. Office 1001 North Jefferson avenue. The Bachelor Cynic. The difference between firmness and stubbornness is merely the difference between a man and a woman. It's a mistaken idea to suppose that he laughs best who laughs loudest. It is better policy to depend upon your own strength rather than upon your enemy's weakness. At every wedding there are a lot of people who wonder what the bride and bridegroom ever saw in each other. The hardest thing in the world to convince a woman of is that she snores. The people who don't amount to much generally let you know it.—N. Y. Press. A. B. Little Miss Lettie Richardson. She is quite a musical genius. She lives with her parents at 3116 Rutger street. MISSOURI REPUBLICANS Meeting of the State Committee at St. Louis Addressed by Niedringhaus. Every member of the republican state committee attended either in person or proxy the meeting of the committee at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of December 15, in the Commercial building, St. Louis. The meeting was open, and was also attended by many party leaders not members of the committee. It was announced that permanent headquarters would be maintained in St. Louis. Mr. Niedringhaus said after the roll call: W. H. "In the past it has been the custom to close down the desks as soon as the meeting is over, and effort to open up the headquarters again just before the next campaign. This is not just to the officers of the committee, but to the organization. When the election is over the next campaign has begun. (Applause). The committee is ready to stand ready to carry out any policy this committee may determine to suggest. (Continued applause). If it is within the organization that has already been made, and to make additional efforts to make a soaster organization in the state, I stand ready to obey the recommendations." "Since the tide has turned and Missouri has swung into the political footsteps of the other great states of the country, an opportunity for us to secure the means to support the organization in the state and in two years be prepared, at less financial expense than this year, to carry on the fight for republican Missouri. I want to thank the members of the committee, the port and the confidence you have placed in me. It is a pleasant experience to me that I have occupied your confidence to carry the republican banner where it is then can carry off many years. During the campaign officers of the mittee visited all parts of the state. This was what gave confidence to the party leaders, so that long before the ballot boxes closed on election day we were given the success as a reward of the persistent fight. "Some of my party friends declared that I was overconfident, but if you will pardon a recollection, for two weeks before I would be carried by the republicans. This positiveness was based on reports made to the committee, based upon an incomplete poll of every county and a complete poll of the state, and these it was apparent there would be a revolution. Believing this as I did, a telegram was sent to the New York Herald, and it was reported that the condition in the state. The wire to them declared that Roosevelt would carry Missouri by 25,000, that we would elect eight congressmen, and that we would have a vote on joint ballot in the state legislature." Mr. Niedringhaus then reviewed the condition of the vote, and showed that no mistake had been made in the fore- "With absolute confidence that the state can be made permanently republican along with the states of Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio," he continued, "I have that the committee will establish permanent headquarters so that the fight can be made to that end. By doing this you will be able to go to the national committee and Oke, he continued, "I have these are our candidates, these are our chances, this is our record," and the committee will assist us in every possible way. I'm through, gentlemen; thank you." Hon. John H. Bothwell, of Sedalia, offered the following, which was adopted: "Resolved, that the members of the state central committee are due, and are here requested to be the chairman of the committee, for his able, patriotic and successful services to the committee, the party, the state and nation during the late political campaign." Chairman Niedringhaus announced that $57,000 had been expended in the Missouri campaign, contributed by patriotic Missourians. For rent, day, night, or week, at 1237 Linden street. Samuel Woods, Proprietor. THE PALLADIUM GIVES ITS READERS MORE NEWS THAN ALL THE OTHER RACE PAPERS PUBLISHED IN THE CITY AND STATE. 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. Jimmy Britt was given the decision over "Battling" Nelson after a fierce 20-round battle at San Francisco. 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 graits. 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. ```markdown ``` ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 OF THE S. M. T. Meets the Seddon Monday in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and the Fourth Friday night at 8:00 p.m. in the Month, True Reformer's Hall, 2600 Pine Street MRS. HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. Address 703 N. Garrison Avenue MRS. LULA BRUNER, Secretary. Queen Esther Tempel, of the S. M. T., meets the first and third Wednesday in each month at K. of P. hall. Mrs. Carrie Stevenson, W. P.; Mrs. Mahalia Macklin, secretary. Ruth Temple No. 163, of S. M. T., meets the fourth Friday in each month at the True Reformers Hall. Mrs. Jennie Irving, W. P.; Ada B. Dardy, secretary. All are invited. 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. MRS. HATTIE J, RAMSEY, Proprietress. 105 N. 13th Street. 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. FANNIE LEE World's Fair Artist Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. All sizes crayon, pastel, water color and oil paintings a specialty. Fine frames and high- grade work. Terms reasonable. Cash or credit. Also lessons given. 456 NORTH SARAH ST. 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 Braids and Bangs to Match in Color and Quality CALL AND SEE HER WORK WILLIAMS Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. POOL ROOM. S. E. Cor. 22d and Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Lawton avenue. --- J. B. H. 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. [Name] HENRY BROWN. LENNY BROWN, Mar afer. DELIA BROWN, Proprietress. ODD FELLOWS' BAND and ORCHESTRA Under the direction of S. J. LANE, TEACHER OF MUSIC. OFFICE: 1323 WASH STREET. [Name] "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 th's Bank to Help You, is Better than twenty good resolves without it. Not a Toy, BUT HIGH-CLASS MONEY SAVES Handsomely finished either in Nickle or Oxidized Copper. To-Morrow Never Comes. GET IT NOW! H. C. CURTIS 705-707-709 N. 14th. St. P SAN ANTONIO & ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY COMPANY 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, Giddings, Cameron, Luling, Rockport, Kennedy, Karnes City, Floresville, 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. 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 al- 1 DOUGLASS CAFE. OPENED UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Rooms 4 and 5 inside of the building. Meals at Moderate Prices Drinks Served from the Bar. J. P. WATKINS, - - - Proprietor. ORTER'S TAILORING CO., Making of all Garments for Ladies and Gents. Ladies' Work a Specialty. Call and see our fine collection of Fancy Vesting for Xmas Presents. We have his measure, and he will appreciate a Vest for a present, and we will appreciate your patronage. CHAS. Q. CLARK, Proprietor, 2122 MARKET STREET. 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. Just think! Only $15 a round trip to Texas. JOTTINGS. King Alfonso of Spain is to make a tour of European courts in quest of a queen. Fire Chief Swingley of St. Louis is to have an automobile at the expense of the city. The czar has ordered the mobilization of 200,000 more troops to join Gen. Kuropatkin. Damage to the extent of $35,000 was done to business property by a fire at Pilot Point, Tex. The czar and his council decide that reforms asked for by the zemstvosts must wait for peace. Business men of the country declare that America is entering upon a period of unprecedented prosperity. Kingdon Gould, son of George J. Gould, routed some Columbia university sophomores who sought to haze him. The official report of the attendance at the World's shows that there were nearly 20,000,000 admissions, paid and unpaid. Many persons were drowned and 600 rendered destitute by a storm which has just swept over the northern coast of Portugal. Safe-blowers were frightened away after cracking a safe in the bank of Mulberry, Kas., by an alarm turned in by a woman. A company of Russian actors will make an American tour in "The Jews," a drama dealing with the recent massacres at Kischineff. Maj-Gen. Leonard Wood, in a report to the war department, says that the Moros are generally peaceful and their power broken. A conference of New York republican leaders, called by Senator Platt, unanimously declared for the re-election of Senator Depew. The government World's fair board deny liability for bills, aggregating $124,000, for services furnished by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. A school companion of the present Mrs. Chadwick pictures her as girl and declares absurd the suggestion that she is a daughter of Andrew Carnegie. Former Congressman Jerry Simpson declares that he is supporter of Thomas Y. Lawson. He believe the charges that the "System" caused the defeat of Bryan in 1896. Congressman Bartholdt says President Roosevelt will accord Missouri the position of honor in the inauguration ceremonies in case the state makes application for it. To prevent a collision between two passenger trains at Beverly Junction, Mo., the switch tender opened the derailing switch, throwing the engine of one train off the track and killing the fireman. KMAS DINNER THE SS CAFE. NEW MANAGEMENT. ing. Meals at Moderate Prices. from the Bar. - - - Proprietor. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SO That Is the Public's Selection, and the Dumas Dramatic Club Will Present It. Those who read the unique proposition the Dumas Dramatic club offered the public in The Palladium for the last two weeks will be anxious to learn the result. It was left to the public to decide which of the club's former plays they would prefer seeing the club reproduce. The following plays were offered for consideration: "Bound By an Oath," "Because I Love You," "Damon and Pythias," and "Past Redemption," and we are glad to say that the novel idea of selecting a play has met with great success. The drama, "Because I Love You," has been decided on, it being the most popular of the four. It has received a vote of 268. The club feels safe in recommending the play, "Because I Love You," and the rehearsing will begin at once. The costuming and stage settings will be up to the requirements. On account of the club's past experience in this play, we will be able to give a true presentation. Almost the same cast will appear, and in addition a large chorus is to be rehearsed along with the play. We feel very grateful to those who sent in coupons, and will spare no pains to do credit to the play and honor to the club. 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 arranged 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. 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. OF MUSIC AND HOME OF FROLIC. Miss Edmonia Johnson is making a great hit with the act of the Railroad Porters. Mr. Barnes is also making a bushel of fun with the song, "Shame on You." He will remain all winter with Hugh B. White. The above cut represents the famous Jerry Barnes, who has charge of the show. Palmer's Toilet Balm. On of the finest toilet creams on the market is this bleach. We do not recommend this bleach to turn you white, because nature can not be changed. But will guarantee that it will remove all sunburn, pimples, blackheads and blotches. It will make you from two to three shades lighter. It will make the skin clear and natural. Simply rub it into the skin, and it will fade out the color you want. Comes in two shades, pink or white. We will pay $100 to anyone who can prove that our balm is not just what we recommend. Small size, 50 cents; large size, $1. Address all letters to Palmer's Toilet & Perfumery Co., 4020 Finney avenue, room 4. Agents wanted everywhere. Try Palmer's Perspiration Odor Destroyer; only 25 cents per box; 5 boxes for $1. Japanese are reported to have captured a British merchantman carrying Russian interned officers and men with valuable maps, charts and contraband of war from Shanghai. 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. 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 HANNIBAL, MO. James L. Mays, Proprietor BARBERS Joseph Lee - - L. J. Jenkins. 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 41th 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. Newport Hotel, 2321-23 Market Street in the heart of the Colored Business District. Steam heated throughout. Conveniences Unsurpassed. Rates by the Day, Week or Month at Reason- able. Address MARION A. BROOKS, 2323 Market Street The Royal Sons and Daughters of Douglass Will meet DOUGLASS HALL on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month MRS. FANNIE LEE, Royal Mistress. BERTHA TOLBERT. Royal Secretary. J. M. H. Dorsey EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. WILLIAM T. DAVIS, SHAVING PARLOR, 2811 Manchester Avenue. First-Glass Barber Shop and First-Glass Work Guaranteed. Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS CONVEYED FROM OR TO UNION STATION. Office: 4017 Easton Avenue. MR. C. YOUNG. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Specialty. Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges Repaired and put up. Expressing and Moving. 1124 N. Sarah Street Phone Lindell 249 A. Stop that cough. Go and get Pick- ett's Cough Drops. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. ARNETT'S PLACE E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Chinese Restaurant in Connection. Duck Nudles and Chop Suey AT ALL HOURS. 2801 MORGAN STREET. HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. 715 North Twelfth GEORGE WILLIAMS, Prop Curtis' Newport B W. T. Curtis' Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET STREET. lines, 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 Market St DAVE YOUNG, MIXERS. JOHN H. CLARK, Night. Day. Headquarters for Colored Professionals. THE ROSEBUD BAR, 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. 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, DON'T MISS The World's Fair Waiters' Christmas Ball, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, At MASONIC TEMPLE. ADMISSION 25c. MUSIC BY HARMONY BAND. PETER H. GEORGE W. T. Cui 234 Wines, Also the Famous A Choice Wines and Whiskies of the Best Brand. North Twelfth Str WILLIAMS, Prop. Newport Buff quors and Cigars. MUSIC BY HARMONY HAND CONDITIONS DUE TO THE DROUGHT Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Suffering Severely. INDUSTRIES SHUTTING DOWN All Are Suffering From Lack of Water or From Damage Due to Using Mine Water Impregnated With Sulphur. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 22.—Not in the history of the oldest inhabitant nor in the archives of the United States weather bureau has the drought been as lasting or general as it is at present in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. A panic has ensued as a result of the closing down of one industry after another in the valleys watered by streams that have never been known to go dry. Even in the mountain districts the drought is so severe that people have to scoop up snow and melt it to shake their thirst, to cook and wash with, and to water cattle. Already orders are in contemplation for the closing down of almost every industry in western Pennsylvania. Not only is the water scarce, but that which is left in the streams is unfit for making steam, and there is scarcely a battery of boilers in this section that is not corroded beyond repair. Railroads Take Off Trains. The railroads are gradually taking off one freight train after another because the locomotives are so eaten up internally by sulphur sediments pumped from the hundreds of mines in this region that there is scarcely a locomotive boiler that can be run with safety at ordinary steam pressure. There is daily danger of each one going skyward and killing and maiming scores of people. The wells and watering stations in which there is no sulphur are dried up, and water is being hauled in tank cars long distances to supply passenger service. Steel Works Ordered Closed. steel works ordered closed. The Edgar Thomson steel works at Bessemer have been ordered closed. Two furnaces have been ordered out of blast because there is not enough coke transported from the Connellsville region to keep the furnaces going. The boilers at the Edgar Thomson plant, of which there are almost a hundred, are out of repair, and from inspections it looks as if the whole will have to be renewed. The water famine in Irwin and vicinity is in its most serious stage and is costing the coal companies thousands of dollars a day. The Edna mines are the worst sufferers. At mine No. 1, where the regular supply gave out, sulphur water coming from the shaft was used for the boilers. In a few days the action of the sulphur on the pipes damaged them to such an extent that the repairs cost $2,000. The water company is still supplying water for domestic purposes on a reduced scale. There is never more than a day's supply ahead. All bathrooms have been cut off. At Latrobe the firemen responded to an alarm of fire. They did not get any water to pour on the flames, and, after their long run, they did not even find enough water to slake their thirst. This is only indicative of the situation in every district from the top of the mountains at Cresson to the confines of Indiana and Illinois. CONSECRATED AS BISHOP Rev. W. Knight Consecrated Episcopal Missionary Bishop of Cuba at Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 22.—The imposing consecration service of the Protestant Episcopal church, by which Rev. W. Knight was elevated to the list of bishops of the church, was observed here Wednesday. Mr. Knight was elected at the recent general conference of the church, held at Boston, to be missionary Bishop of Cuba. Bishop D.'S. Tuttle of Missouri, presiding bishop of the church, was in charge of the ceremony and the ordination sermon was preached by Bishop Sessums of New Orleans. Among other bishops who attended and took part in the ceremonies was W. K. Morciand, of California. EXPENSIVE OSCULATION It Cost Richard For, for Chicago, One Hundred Dollars for Kissing Miss Lizzie Anderson. Chicago, Dec. 22.—A jury to-day fined Richard Fox $100 because he implanted a kiss on the cheek of Lizzie Anderson. Miss Anderson, it appeared, objected chiefly to Fox's impious manner of offering the salute. Fox kissed the young woman so vigorously that he fairly lifted her off her feet and she fell from the edge of the sidewalk, sustaining rather painful injuries. Kills Husband in a Quarrel. Cripple Creek, Col., Dec. 22.—Mrs William Gladden shot and killed her husband, Wednesday, at their home at Arequa gulch, south of Cripple Creek. She says that he abused her and beat her. The house bore signs of a fearful struggle. Military Attache at Tokio. Washington, Dec. 22.—Capt. John J. Pershing, Fifteenth cavalry, has been selected by the war department as military attache at Tokio, Japan, to succeed Lieut.-Col. Wood, whose term of foreign duty has expired. AN UNDESIRABLE INFLUX Incoming Foreigners Largely of a Class Unfit for Citizenship. Commissioner General Sargent Fears That the Influx of Inferior Material Will Continue. Boston, Dec. 22.—The prediction that the fiscal year ending in June, 1905, will see the greatest influx of immigrants into the United States which the country has yet experienced is made by the commissioner-general of immigration, Frank P. Sargent, who has just made an official inspection of the local situation. Mr. Sargent added that the incoming foreigners are showing a notable deficiency in desirable qualities for would-be citizens of the country, being inferior morally and physically, while financially they are almost paupers. Mr. Sargent, who came here from Montreal, said that while in Canada he made an investigation into the increased immigration into the United States from that country. He found, he said, that foreign ticket agents send many of their countrymen across the Atlantic to Canada, and thence into the United States. Trading on the ignorance of the immigrants as to the laws of the United States, the agents convince them that the best way to get into the United States is first to go to Canada. Here many of the newcomers find themselves excluded from this country and without the means of returning home. MAY BE A SERIOUS MATTER If Captured Russian Officers Are Parole Breakers It May Go Hard With Them. Tokio, Dec. 22.—The Russian officers on the British steamship Nigeria may be executed by the Japanese should they prove to be parole-breakers from the carr's warship, Askold, now held at a Chinese port. An inquiry is in progress at Sasebo to determine whether they are really from the interned vessel. All of the Askold's men are under pledge to remain with the ship until exchanged for Japanese prisoners in Russian hands, or until the end of the war. It is gravely suspected that the captives left the Askold in the hope of joining the Vladivostok fleet or the Baltic squadron, now on its way from Russia to the far east. If this proves to be the case, the violation of their oaths will be a very serious offense. The situation opens another problem, as, if the men are from the Askold, it may well be claimed by the Japanese that China's inability to hold them has been demonstrated, and that the mikado's ships will be justified in entering Chinese ports in pursuit of Russian vessels, which may seek refuge under the rule forbidding hostilities in neutral waters. JOHN B. LYON. SPECULATOR The Largest Grain Operator the Trade Has Known Closes All His Account at Chicago. Chicago, Dec. 22.—John B. Lyon, the largest grain operator the trade has known, is dead, aged 75 years. He had been in Chicago since 1858, and had handled more grain and run more corners in wheat and corn than any other man who ever stepped into the grain pits. In the 60s he ran several corners, and went broke for $800,000 in August, 1872, with the price at $1.62. In 1871 he ran a corner in corn, and in 1879 bought and shipped 52,000,000 bushels of corn in a year. His open trades were closed Monday, owing to his illness, 500,000 bushels of July wheat being sold out and a lot of December corn bought in. He died a rich man, having a plantation at Patterson, La, and other large landed interests in the south, as well as at South Chicago. FIRE NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE The Metropolitan Club, Washington, the Most Exclusive at the Capital, Gutted. Washington, Dec. 22.—The Metropolitan club, the most exclusive social institution in the capital and comprising among its members distinguished officials of the government, the members of the diplomatic corps and many of the wealthy old-time citizens of Washington, was gutted by fire early Wednesday morning. Five alarms were sounded, calling out all the fire companies within the city boundaries. The flames raged for two hours, ruining the interior of the club-house and leaving only the walls standing. Several members of the club who lived in the house were in bed when the fire broke out, and were rescued with difficulty. The club is located at Seventeenth and H street, two blocks from the White House. Miss Weber Alive and Well. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 22.—Miss Lena Weber, of this city, who was thought to have been murdered in Colorado, is at home in this city safe and well. Miss Weber lives with her sister, Mrs. John H. Doke, at No. 810 Olive street. Performed a Spartan's Task. Meridian, Miss., Dec. 22.-Judge Cochran, white-haired and pallid, sentenced his nephew, Daniel Moore, to prison for 25 years. Moore was convicted of manslaughter, having killed a friend in a quarrel. WOMAN AND HOME The Soft Scarf Is a Nice Christmas Present to Make for Elderly Ladies Elderly ladies find the soft scarf very becoming, and now that lace is so much in vogue no better gift can be offered at this time than that modeled after the design in the accompanying cut. A piece of fine net the desired length should be edged with lace braid, and the ends ornamented with lace fashioned from the same braid. The lace design here shown is a comparatively simple one; includes what is frequently called the simple lace stitch, the wheel or spider, and in the stem pattern the single bar is used. If preferred, the lace and net idea may be carried out in stock or turn-over collar instead of the less A NEAT LACE SCARF END. common scarf. Speaking of collars, there comes to mind a dainty bit of neckwear recently seen in the shops, and which could easily be made at home; one of the revised old-fashioned sort, a lay-down collar to wear with an old-style brooch. Sew together three strips of fine insertion, finish with a frill of lace, fasten upper part of collar to a neck band. This may be made by the home needlewoman for a few cents, but costs dollars when bought down town. HAND-SEWING REVIVED. All Kinds of Hand-Made Things Now Much in Esteem, Especially Fine Needlework. Needlework as an art has long been despised, but is now being revived. The day will soon dawn when, once more, a girl will blush to have to own that she cannot stitch, sew, tuck, hem, gather, whip, and fell linen into beauty and usefulness. Hand-embroidered and crocheted, knitted or netted lace, lasts for years, and puts the machine-made imitations to scorn. With clever fingers a very little money suffices to render a house beautiful, and the pleasure derived from the work of one's hands is priceless. Curtains of serge or velveteen may be transformed into splendor by embroidery and stitchery. Tablecloths that would cost ten times the money in a shop can be made and embellished at home. Pretty underclothing is a necessity to every nice girl, and it is prettiest when she makes it herself in dainty shapes and with fine trimmings of frills, lace or embroidery. A girl never looks sweeter than when occupied with a feminine handicraft. Then there are the poor. "Blessed are they which consider the poor." If girls knew with what delight tired mothers of the people buy cheaply good and beautiful clothes for their bairns and themselves, there would be more ladies' handicraft clubs. These clubs are formed by a number of girls who meet one afternoon or evening at a member's house or the clubroom and work for the poor. No garment or article is given away. The workmen's wives and mothers pay a low price for each, covering the cost of the material. The club members give the time and work. The garments are simple, but beautiful in shape and make, the aim being to show that plain clothing need not be ugly or gaudily vulgar. Handicraft clubwork is not limited to the needle. Small bookshelves and cupboards, fret work, poker work, leather work, curtain work, ribbon work, bent-iron, metal and bead work, are all useful. FOR THE NEEDLEWOMAN. Pretty jabots are made from fine lace handkerchiefs. Gilt threads are used with good effect in embroidering white linen collar and belt sets. Pretty plaited waists of sea-green albatross figure among the least expensive blouses. The new-old and exquisitely beautiful ribbon embroidery appears on collars, cuffs, belts, bags and gowns. An ingenious woman made an old white lace shawl into a beautiful evening wrap by lining it with innumerable frills of white chiffon. Some of the lingerie petticoats have flouces and ruffles cut out in deep scallops, tiny ruffles of narrow lace set on the under ruffle and showing in the fan-shaped spaces. Embroidered brussels lace cravats are among the pretty models that may be easily constructed at home. They may be of white, cream or black net and the embroidering done in geometrical designs. A newspaper-cutting book can be contrived by making an outer cover of carridge paper and inserting between it a blank paper writing pad from which the leaves are loosened all but an inch at the left side. You can paste your paper cover on to it and paint on the outside a large cluster of many-colored pansies to represent the inclosed "thoughts," painting in gold the word "penses" under the flowers. BEAUTY NOTES IN GENERAL Something About Care of the Eyes, the Hair and the Complexion. Your druggist will give you an eyewash of borax and camphor water which will be of benefit to the eyes if they are tired or inflamed. Mix it with a little warm water and apply with an eye-cup. The lashes can be strengthened in growth by use of this ointment: Two ounces red vaseline, one-eighth ounce tincture cantharides, 15 drops oil rosemary, 15 drops oil lavender. Be careful not to let it get into the eyes, for it will smart. Daily scalp massage and a good tonic, such as eau de quinine, will put your hair in better condition and may check the gray growth. Brush out the dandruff with a stiff brush, penetrating to the scalp, once a week, but do not use the fine comb unless you are skillful with it. Leave off cold cream and powder for awhile, and give your face a thorough treatment with castile soap, hot water and the face brush. Use every night, and don't be alarmed at the red spots that at first will appear. They are the blackheads making their way out. There is no way that straight hair can be made wavy except by use of artificial curlers. Use kid ones, avoid the iron. Water in which quince seeds have been boiled keeps the hair in curl for some time. Noses have undoubtedly been changed in shape by some of the violent methods employed, but there have also been serious results from the same methods. I should certainly leave my nose as it was formed and to try to be as pretty as possible in other respects. You can make people forget one faulty feature if you will. You had better let your warts be treated by electrolysis. This is the surest and safest method. This is an excellent lotion for baldness: Eight ounces alcohol, one ounce spirits lavender, one-half ounce glycerin, eight grains sulphate quinine, two and one-half drams tincture rhatany, one and one-half drams tincture cantharides. Apply twice a day. Shampoo with tar soap once a month and brush dandruff from scalp every week. Massage at night in this manner: Place the tips of fingers on scalp, move them with the scalp in rotary manner, go from spot to spot until the whole scalp has been loosened. The brown blotches are probably from liver trouble, and the trouble must be corrected by a physician. For freckles try this: One ounce lemon juice, one ounce alum, one pint rose water. Use the following skin food with massage: Four ounces sweet almond oil, one ounce white wax, one ounce spermaceti, melted together. Add to this mixture one and one-half drams pulverized borax which has been dissolved in one and one-half ounces glycerin and one-half ounce orange flower water. Stir constantly until almost hard, and then add, dropping, one-half dram tincture benzoin and one drop oil of neroli.—Washington Star. USEFUL HAT-PIN HOLDER. Fills a Long-Felt Want—A Suitable Case in Which to Keep These Fins. A test-tube inserted in a fancy case makes a pretty and useful receptacle for the necessary hatpin. Three rows of insertion and three rows beading, sew together, edge top I PRACTICAL HAT-PIN HOLDER and bottom with lace, run ribbon through beading, leaving ends long enough to tie. Insert test tube, and the very convenient little novelty is finished. Narrow insertion and beading are used so as to just fit the test tube. Chop Suev. Scrape the meat from the bones of halt a chicken and cut it into strips a half-inch long. Slice an onion thin. Soak a handful of mushrooms for ten minutes in cold water, then drain. Cut a stalk of celery into inch-long pieces. Wash and slice six Chinese potatoes. Cook a cup of rice so that each grain stands alone. Put the chicken into the frying pan with butter and fry until done, but not dry and hard. Add the sliced onion and cook a little. Add the mushrooms. Now pour over all a small dessert dish of Chinese sauce. Add some water and stew for ten or 15 minutes. Add the celery and at the end of five minutes the potatoes. 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An eminent naturalist who holds—and fills, as well—a chair in a university, announced to the members of his class one morning that he had something of unusual interest to show them, relates Youth's Companion. "I have here, gentlemen," he said, "some hairs from the skin of a young crested seal, and we will proceed to study their peculiarities." Unfolding the small piece of paper that contained them, he spread the hairs out on a sheet of white cardboard and turned to get his microscope, which was on a desk behind him. While his back was turned a rugish student quickly swept the hairs off the desk into his hand, and substituted others very closely resembling them. "Young gentlemen," said the professor, severely, a moment later, as he glanced at the sheet of cardboard, "there has been some underground work here. These are not unusual." They never attempted to fool the professor again. Economical. Mr. Brown—Shall we have to buy new woolen underwear for all of the boys this year? Mrs. Brown—No, dear. Yours have shrunk so they just lift John John's shrunk so they just fit Jimmy; Jimmy's shrunk fit Willie and Willie's are just sung on the baby. You are the only one that needs new ones!—Detroit Free Press. Assistance Needed. The real-estate man was doing his best to sell an undesirable lot. to see an unattractive man, the good deal like the man caught the bear," said his pro- spective victim, who was pretty foxy. "What do you mean?" "You want some one to help you let co."-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Rude Woman. Nervey-Yes, I attended Mrs. Swellman's reception and I must say she is quite a common, rude person. Askum-What?" did you get in touch with the function as that? "That's what she had the rudeness to ask me."-Philadelphia Press. Looks Like Malpractice. Dr. Cutts—I made an awful mistake when I diagnosed that man's case as appendicitis. Dr. Slash—What did the operation dis "That he didn't have a cent."—Cleveland Leader. No Hope for Him. "I'm afraid," he said, "that you are figuring on giving me the marble heart." "Well, what did you expect?" she asked, indifferently, "Mexican onyx?"— Chicago Daily News. Flannigan's Filosofy. Whin Oi see a mon that's alwez jolyin' people awa-ay from home Oi faie moighty sorry fr' is family whin he gets home frost of jolly ixausted--Baltimore American Doing Great Work. Florisant, Mo., Dec. 19th.—(Special.)—That Dodd's Kidney Pills are doing a great work in curing the more terrible forms of Kidney Disease, such as Bright's Disease, Dropsy and Diabetes, everybody knows. But it must also be noted that they are doing a still greater work in wiping out thousands of cases of the earlier stages of Kidney Disease. Take for instance Mrs. Peter Bartean, of this place. She says: "I have been subject to pains in my back and knees for about three years, but since I have been taking Dodd's Kidney Pills I have been entirely cured." Others here tell similar stories. In fact, in this part of Missouri there are scores of people who have cured the early symptoms of Kidney Disease with Dodd's Kidney Pills. The use of the great American Kidney Remedy thus saved not only the lives of Kidney Disease victims, but thousands of other Americans from years of sufferings. King Alfonso refuses to give more than eight hours a day to business. Alf is not going to take any chances of losing his card of Council No. 1, Kings' Union—Washington Post. To Cure a Cold in One Day To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 250. "A burnt chile dreads de fire," said Uncle Eben. "but de man dat done los' his money on a hoss race go around' lookin' foh another tip."—Chicago Journal. RIGHT NOT RECOGNIZED. Son of Busy Traveling Man Indignant at Familiarity of Scarce Parent. The story of the hard worked newspaper man who devoted to much of his time to his work that he did recognize the youngest member of his family when he met the youngster unexpectedly is not without its parallel. In this case, says the New York Press, it was the baby, who, not having sufficient opportunity to become acquainted with his pretense, prend a mark which led to resolves of reformation. A traveling man naturally gets home but once in each week, sometimes drawing a two-week trip, and in other cases being away from his home for even a longer period. He usually tries to dash for Sunday on one of these dashes, in a certain home, the young man of the family having acquired the title some four years previously, was very bad, indeed, and finally forced the father to administer the merited, though mild, punishment. The injured youngster imitated and had to for his mother, waiting at the top of its steps, mother, mother e-r; that man that comes here on Sunday has been spanking me." TWO YEARS OF AGONY. One Cake of Cuticura Soap and One Box of Cuticura Cured Baby's Awful Humor. "When my sister was eighteen months old a humor broke out on her shoulders, extending clear across the back. For two years it caused her intense suffering. It would scab over and then crack open and a watery matter ooze from it. Then the scabs would fall off and it would be raw for a time. We had several different doctors and tried everything we could think of, but without effecting a cure. Then we got one cake of Cuticura Soap and one cake of Cucurbit Soap, which cured her completely and without scar blemish. (Signed) Lillie Chase Walker, 5 Tremont St., Woodfordis. Me." An Atlantic Highlands man has been trying to save a bluff from the encroachment of the sea. He has found out what the wild waves are saying—they are calling his bluff—Baltimore American. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 5 cent cigar. Made by hand of ripe, thoroughly cured tobacco, which insures a rich, satisfying smoke. You pay 10 cents for cigars not so good. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. The Russian brand of patriotism may be judged from the fact that about half the population would leave the country if they could get safely over the border. —Philadelphia Ledger. It is a fact that Wakefields Cough Syrup will positively cure the worst Coughs, Colds and Croup and first stage of Consumption. It has been used in thousands of homes for 50 years. In Manchuria they blow up magazines. In this happy land of peace and plenty they simply blow up the writers—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. A. Guaranteed Cure for Piles Iching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your drugstreet will refund money if Pazo ONTMENT falls to cure in 6 to 14 days. 50c. Whether it is a misfortune to go to the grave unsung depends somewhat on the qualifications of the singer.-Smart Sat. Piso'sCure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure.-J. W. O'Bren, 322 Third Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. The hand that writes the coal bills wrecks the world.-N. Y. Press. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMP'S BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE It Cures Colds, Coughs. Sore Throat, Croup, Infuenz. Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. A certifiable for Community in this stage and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large bottles 25 cents and 50 cents. Sample free. Address KEMP'S BALSAM ROYAL V FOR SUNDAY READING A RECENSION AND INTERPRETATION. Po love the Lord our God with all our hearts. heart To love neighbor as we love ourselves; To love all things, to love all souls, in God; And as our God doth love, this is His law, And this our life. Without it naught avails. The tongues of men and angels without love Are but as changing cymbals, sounding cymbals. To know the secrets that the future hides. To grasp all knowledge, solve all mystery. With hands of faith to wield the power divine And move the mountains from their ancient seats— And yet to miss God's love, and loveless Is to make failure absolute of life. With soul unloving to bestow our goods Upon the poor, to give to stake and flame This mortal body, naught of profit brings. Love seeketh not her own, but lives to give. Love envile not; is not to wrath provoked, But husbands long. Love vaunteth not itself. Is not puffed up, doth not unseemly walk. Of evil taketh not unkind account; Rojecich not in sn, but with the truth. Love hopes all things, believes all things. Temptation's brunt can bear and trials sore. Yea, all endure that God's high will permits. Love faille never. Words of prophecy Their day attain and slip into the past. The tongues of man all cease, their knowledge falls. As stars are done away by rising sun. In part we know and speak; our surest thoughts. That claim the final truth to phrase, are all But fragments of an ever-growing whole That some fair heavenly day shall perfect be. The child to man doth grow, and puts away His childish thoughts and words. And he For they make Heaven, and are eternal life, Through them we are at one with that which we are. Lord of all truth and giver of all good, Whose greatest name for evermore is Love -Stephen G. Barnes, in Springfield (Mass.) -Republican THE FULLNESS OF GOD. Man Is Possessed of a Capacity for the Divine Which Only God Can Fill. Very significant are the prayers Paul uttered in behalf of the Christians to whom he wrote, especially is this true in his letters written from his prison at Rome, containing as they do words of most earnest solicitation for their welfare, and expressions of tender affection, as a father to his children. In Ephesians, third chapter nineteenth verse, the apostle prays "that they might be filled with all the fullness of God." Thus does Paul set before himself and the Ephesian Christians, yet to the followers of Christ everywhere, the highest ideal. His prayer is based upon the fact that the souls of men are possessed with a capacity for the divine, for that which is spiritual, as well as that which is physical and intellectual. St. Augustine, in his confessions, puts the thought in the familiar words: "Thou hast made us for thyself and our souls are restless until they rest in thee." Since, then, man is possessed of this capacity for the divine, it is imperative, if the prayer of Paul is to be actualized in us, that we make God the standard and inspiration of our lives. Prophets, psalmists and apostles gave God the place of supremacy, hence the deep significance of their message. If we would have a growing knowledge and experience of God, we must "practice the' presence of God." We must seek Him in His Word, in the world of nature and revelation, says J. S. Andrews, in Baptist Standard. What is it to be filled with all the fullness of God? To have incorporated into our characters the moral attributes of God; love, justice, righteousness, mercy, truth, holiness, goodness. We may have only a part of God, but if we would be filled with His fullness, we must measure up to the highest standard. To be sure, this is a high ideal, but it is absolutely imperative that we make this the goal of our effort and ambition if we would make a success of our Christian life, for it is certain that the measure of a man's power over others is in proportion to the measure with which he is filled with the fullness of God. The Moment of a Minute. The Moment of a Minute. Minutes are of little moment to the most of us, yet they are of the material by which eternity is influenced. Not until reduced to terms of result do we realize their meaning. One of the noted racing records of the world, made but once, and by but one man, differs only by a fifth of a second from the record made by the generations of runners who precede him. In terms of time, this is but the tick of a stop-watch, yet in distance it is over six feet, and reduced to terms of result, it is the superiority of one over billions. The runner who strains every nerve and sinew for speed, who endures when the seconds seem hours to the laboring lungs and tortured muscles, who knows naught but the goal, realizes the worth of a minute. It is this conception of our time that Paul had when he pictured life as a struggle on the stadium with the hosts of Heaven as spectators. "Lay aside every weight," rings his voice down the centuries; "press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling," "run with patience the race that is set before us." In such a race even a minute must not be misused—S. S. Timeg. FILLING OUR PLACE. What can I do? asked the lone, gray mountain peak. I have not one inch of soil on all these barren solitudes. None of the beauty of the valley is mine. No flower or tre or shrub will grow on all my highland wastes. The songs of birds or of merry children never cheer me. I see only the flight of the carnivorous eagle as it soars about my brow. No foliage will bloom here; no golden harvests will ripen. I am useless and worthless and helpless. In all the great world of prosperity I stand alone and have no share, either in its beauty or in its glory. Would that some earthquake might rend me in pieces, then out of my ruins, may be. God would cause verdure and gladness to spring. Thus beoming its unhappy lot, the great mountain fretted itself to sleep. And in its slumber it saw a vision. It beheld its great slopes wrapped in white winding sheets of snow. The ravines and gulches were filled fathoms deep where the swift winds had swept the white spray from the face of the crags. It saw the sun shine upon the gray wastes; and far down among the fallen rocks the cascades leaped. Merry and happy the streamlets seemed as they merged their laughs forces and sent the shout of their waterfalls among the everlasting hills. The waters were turned into irrigating sluces and born away among the hills. Wherever they came green fields of alfalfa grew, the wheatfields were golden and the tasselled corn rustled in the wind. The orchards blushed with fruitfulness. Men were prosperous and homes were happy. Factories sprang up and rang with industry and workmen rejoiced in wages. When the beasts of the field were thirsty the waters supplied their want. When fires broke out in the city, the melted snow-banks drowned them. When the overland trains were in want it was here their thirst was slaked. When winter came in the valley the frozen snow-water gave them ice, and to banquet hall and sick chamber there came pleasant refreshment and comfort. The strangers who passed through the valley wondered at its beauty and said: Whence is all this charm of village, city and field? And men pointed to the aqueducts on the hill, and to the great slopes of snow far away. It was then that the great mountain opened its eyes and saw that the glory of the valley was its own. And now the voices that are sometimes heard as the storms break over the heights, are not voices of murmuring, but the thunderpeals of thanksgiving. We fulfill our mission best by faithfully doing our duty in the field where God has placed us and not by repining at the prosperity of others—United Presbyterian. SEVEN IN SCRIPTURES. Frequent Recurrence of the Number in the Bible Is Very Significant. Students of Scripture have noticed how frequently the number seven is chosen as the standard for a vast variety of computations. The seventh day after the creation God rested. The children of Israel on the seventh day of the seventh month feasted seven days, and remained seven days in tents. The seventh day was the Sabbath of rest for all things; for the land lying fallow, for release of debts. Seven was fixed for Jacob's years of serving Rachel; for years of plenty and then for famine in Egypt; for fat beasts and lean beasts; for ears of full corn and blasted corn; for bullocks and rams sacrificed; for King Ahasuerus' feast days; for Queen Esther's maids of honor; for days of unleavened bread; for days of feast of tabernacles; for Joseph's mourning; for churches of Asia; for golden candlesticks; for stars, lamps, etc. It is noticed that our Saviour spoke seven times from the cross, remained seven hours, appeared seven times. Then there were seven heavens, planets, stars; seven notes in music, primary colors, dead y sins, senses. A child was not named before seven days; the teeth sprang in the seventh month, renewed in the seventh year; faculties develop in thrice seven years, and life extends to reen times seven. —Sunday Companion. THE YOUNG MAN. He who lives by noble ideals never sneers at exalted standards in others. If you would have men honor you, keep a pure life and incorruptible associates. To insist on a young man doing that which he believes to be wrong is treson against friendship and should be resented. Every true soul feels the need of an armor as a protection against the evils that assail it from within. Our own companionship is sometimes our worst enemy.—United Presbyterian. The Test Favoring circumstances rarely bring out the best in anybody. Fair weather is no test of a ship's strength. The bright pupil is no test of the teacher's ability. If one is at his best only when everything goes well, one's best needs to become a great deal better. Fair weather success is a hot house growth, and the world is not a hot house. It is the dull pupil who proves whether the teacher can really teach. It is the "bad boy" who proves whether the teacher can really love. The "off year" in business is the year that weeds out the weak and incapable, and that shows to the businesses which survive wherein lies their real strength and their real weakness. Let us rejoice at every test that comes to us. Let us not be deceived by our fair weather success—S.9. Times The Prince of Peace Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 25, 1904 Prepared by the "Highway and Byway" Preacher. (Copyright, 1904, by J. M. Edson.) LESSON TEXT.—Isaiah 9:1-7; Memory verses, 6, 7. Read also Luke's account of the birth of the Christ in Luke 2:1-20. GOLDEN TEXT.—"His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God. The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.—Isaiah 9:6. TIME.—This prophecy was probably uttered some time in the reign of Ahaz, father of Hezekiah, 735-726 B. C. PLACE.—Jerusalem, the home of the prophet. Introductory Note. These verses from the prophecy of Isaiah which form the basis of our Christmas lesson are the concluding portion of the prophecy of Chapter 8, the "Nevertheless" of the opening verse indicating a contrast between the judgments and calamities enumerated in chapter 8 and the promise of the Light, and the Prince of Peace, given in the first seven verses of chapter 9. The ambiguity of much of the text is removed by the Revised Version, especially in the third and fifth verses. The third verse reads: "Thou hast multiplied the nation; thou hast increased their joy," etc. The fifth verse: "For all the armours of the nation in the blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire." To appreciate the condition of sin and desolation of the nation, implied in the term "darkness," as a result of the corrupt reign of Abaz, during which this prophecy was uttered, we must turn back to Isaiah 7 and 2 Kings 16:1, and the parallel passage in 2 Chronicles. But great darkness has the promise of Greater Light. The Lesson Outline. THEME:—Christ and His King 606h. L—The Land of the Shadow of Death—va 2. Place of (1) Vexation; (2) Affliction; (3) Darkness; (4) Death. II.-The Vision of the Coming One.-vs. 2-6. (1) His Essential Characteristic—Light, "A great Light," "The Light shined." -v. 2. (2) His Mission—Deliverance. "Thou hast broken the yoke"—the burden—staff rod. 4. (3) His Methods—Peaceable. "This shall His Authority—Supreme. "The government shall be upon His shoulder." -v. 6. (5) His Names—(a) Wonderful; (b) Counsellor; (c) The Mighty God; (d) The Everlasting Father; (e) The Prince of Peace.-v. 6. III.-The Character of His Kingdom—vs. 7. (1) Peaceful and Prosperous. "Of the influence of His government and peace there shall be no end." (2) Righteous. "To establish it with judgment and with justice." (3) Everlasting. "From henceforth even forever." IV.—The Certainty of Fulfillment."—The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this."—v. 7. Comparing Scripture with Scripture. I.—The Land of the Shadow of Death—The place of (1) Vexation; (2) Affliction; (3) Darkness; (4) Death. Vs. 1. 2. Sin like a cloud enshrouded the land. Where sin reigns there is always to be found vexation of spirit; sore affliction; darkness and death, moral and spiritual. II.—The Vision of the Coming One. (1) His Essential Characteristic Light "A Great Light." "The Light shined," vs. 2. Matthew quotes this passage and declares its fulfillment in Jesus' going to Capernaum to dwell. Matt. 1:13-15. Cf. John 1:4. 5:9. 8:12. (2) His Mission — Deliverance. "Thou hast broken the yoke"—the burden—staff—rod." Vs. 4. The yoke which Satan places upon the soul is more galling and oppressive than that of any earthly power. He came to break the power of evil. Rom. 7:21, 25; 1 Cor. 15:57. (3) His Methods—Peaceable. The Revised Version of verse 5 simplifies the thought. The accountrexents of war and the garments of the warriors are to become fuel for the fire, and burned up. War is to cease. Universal peace is to prevail under the reign of King Emmanuel. Isaiah in chapter 11 gives in fuller detail all that is implied in this verse. This part of the prophecy has yet to be fulfilled. (4) His Authority—Supreme. "The government shall be upon His shoulder." This also awaits fulfillment. (5) His Names—(a) Wonderful—Judges 13:18, margin; 1 Tim. 3:16. (b) Counsellor—Rom. 11:33, 34. Col. 2:3. (c) The Mighty God—Ps. 24:8; Titus, 2:13. (d) The Everlasting Father—"A child" yet "The Everlasting Father"—See Jesus' own claims in John 10:30 and 14:9. (e) The Prince of Peace. A title in harmony with the declaration of verse 5. Already He is "our peace." Luke 2:14; Eph. 2:14. III. The Character of His Kingdom—(1) Peaceful and Prosperous. His reign will bring prosperity and peace such as was never before known. (2) Righteous—When Christ shall reign then shall perfect righteousness prevail. Isa. 42:21; Ps. 45:6, 7. IV.-The Certainty of Fulfillment. "The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this." This is the guarantee of the realization of all the wonderful provisions of this striking prophecy. Seven centuries before the Christ was born, Isaiah had the vision of Him. He came, and how marvelously was Scripture fulfilled in Him. There are prophecies still to be fulfilled, and not one jot or one tittle shall pass from the law until all be fulfilled. Matt. 5:18: Is. 40:8: 51:6. "His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." "What's in a name?" has been asked in irony. Ah! Everything when there is character behind the name. The titles which the Holy Spirit gave to Jesus 700 years before His advent are expressive of His character. Interpret Jesus through His titles and then let Jesus become the exponent and definition of these titles. The Gospels spell in marvelous fullness and accuracy the names, Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. He Was Willing. A resident of Chicago, who is one of the ugliest as well as one of the best-known citizens of this metropolis, met a man the other day who was as homey as himself. They exchanged condolences. "I never but once saw a man who looked worse than I do," said the Chicago man. "I was hunting in northern Michigan when I ran against a fellow whose face would frighten an army. "Just to get acquainted, I put up my gun and took aim at him. "What are you trying to do there?" he yelled at me. "I made a resolution a long time ago," I told him, "that if I ever found an uglier man than I am, I would shoot him." "He stood there under the trees for a minute, looking me all over. "Well," he said, finally, with a sarcastic drawl, "if I look any uglier than you do, for heaven's sake, shoot!" — Chicago Journal. Effect of Cold on Seeds. Experiments with plant seeds subjected to extreme cold have shown that the power of germination is not destroyed, but merely suspended by the cold. By the use of liquid air, seeds of barley, oats, squash, cucumbers, peas, sunflower and some other plants were recently kept for 110 hours at a cold of from 183 to 192 degrees centigrade. They were then carefully and slowly thawed for 50 hours. They were then planted and sprouted as well as if they had not been frozen. The experiments were made by Messrs. Browne, Escombe and Horan in London. -Chicago Chronicle. A Problem to Figure On "They say that Dewey used to be a bad boy." "Well, what of it?" "Why, it proves that the boy you set down as no good can generally be depended upon to surprise you." "Nothing of the sort. I'll bet there were 5,000,000 boys in this country who were just as bad or worse than Dewey was when he was young. Have you ever heard of any great things done by any of the 4,990,999 of them."—Cleveland Lender. A Fatal Ultimatum. Client—Then you will take my case, will you? Lawyer—That will depend altogether upon the testimony you are prepared to furnish. What are you prepared to swear to? "The whole truth, and nothing but the truth." "Then our case is already lost, and I cannot take it."—Richmond Dispatch. "Speaking of moccasins," Mr. Snaggs began. "Meaning the shoes worn by Indians?" Mrs Snaggs interrupted. "Yes." "Go on!" "Do you suppose that they were made on The Last of the Mohicans?" —Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. At the Night School. "Name the principal products of petroleum," said the teacher. "Kerosene gasoline, cosmoline, vaseline, paraffin, niagolene, naphtha, lubricating oil and John D. Rockefeller," answered a hard handed young fellow who had learned the lesson and a little more.—Chicago Tribune. They Agreed on One Point. "You," exclaimed the excited man, "haven't the first instinct of a gentleman." "I know it," replied the calm one. "If I had i wouldn't have been willing to stop and run the risk of being caught talking to you." — Cleveland Leader. Pertinent Impudence. "Bobby, you must not talk when I am talking." "Well, mamma, you don't s'pose I can wait till you've gone t' bed."—Detroit Free Press. Business and Recreation. Biggerstaff—Philadelphia has a college for funeral directors. Tillinghast—I suppose that the only sport of the undergraduates is boxing.—N. Y. Journal. Accommodating "Well, she is adaptable."—Life. THE MARKETS. . Mrs. Anderson, a prominent society Mrs. Anderson, a prominent society woman of Jacksonville, Fla., daughter of Recorder of Deeds, West, who witnessed her signature to the following letter, praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—There are but few wives and mothers who have not at times endured agonies and such pain as only women know. I wish such women knew the value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It is a remarkable medicine, different in action from any I ever knew and thoroughly reliable. "I have seen cases where women doctored for years without permanent benefit, who were cured in less than three months after taking your Vegetable Compound, while others who were chronic and incurable came out cured, happy, and in perfect health after a thorough treatment with this medicine. I have never used it myself without gaining great benefit. A few doses restores my strength and appetite, and tones up the entire system. Your medicine has been tried and found true, hence I fully endorse it."—Mrs. R. A. ANDERSON, 225 Washington St., Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Reed, 2425 E. Cumberland St., Philadelphia, Pa., says: "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I feel it my duty to write and tell you the good I have received from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "I have been a great sufferer with female trouble, trying different doctors and medicines with no benefit. Two years ago I went under an operation, and it left me in a very weak condition. I had stomach trouble, backache, caudache, palpitation of the heart, and was very nervous; in fact, I ached all over. I find yours is the only medicine that reaches such troubles, and would cheerfully recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all suffering women." obled with irregular or painful menstruation, weak- ment or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down the ovaries, backache, flatulence, general debility, prostration, they should remember there is one tried E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once and testimony of some of the most noted to prove, beyond a question, that Lydia E. Compound will correct all such trouble at because and restoring the organs to a healthy If in doubt, write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Her advice is free and helpful. for women in the world has received such wide- endorsement. No other medicine has such a troubles. Refuse to buy any substitute. cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of, which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. "MANN'S UK" $2'00 Shoe made in 30 Styles for Women, Misses and Children, The Kid and Calf, Double Oak Sole and Solid Throughout. The Standard of Merit for Over Half Century." to the consumer a Shoe the equal or most shoes $2.50 for the unit. $2.00 per pair price of. Uses $1.75; Children's. $1.50; Oxford's. $1.50. Write for Our Illustrated Booklet of "O. E." Styles. DITTMANN SHOE CO., St. Louis. When women are troubled with irrita- ness, leucorrhoea, displacement or ulcer- feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, indigestion, and nervous prostration, t and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham removes such troubles. The experience and testimony of women of America go to prove, I Pinkham's Vegetable Compound once by removing the cause and and normal condition. If in dou- Mass, as thousands do. Her adv No other medicine for women it spread and unqualified endorseme- record of cures of female troubles. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthw above testimonials, which will pro- Lydia Dittman "OK" Made in 50 Misses Of Fine Kid and Calf, "The Standard of We present to the con- sold at $2.50 for the versal price of..... Misses', $1.75; Ch Write for Our DITTMAN UNITED STATES When women are troubled with irregular or painful menstruation, weakness, leucorrhea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, flasulence, general debility, indigestion, and nervous prostration, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles. The experience and testimony of some of the most noted women of America go to prove, beyond a question, that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will correct all such trouble at once by removing the cause and restoring the organs to a healthy and normal condition. If in doubt, write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, as thousands do. Her advice is free and helpful. No other medicine for women in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. Refuse to buy any substitute. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove absolutely unnecessary. Lydia E. Pinkham Koelein Co., Lynn, Mass. Dittmann's "OK" $2.00 Shoe Made in 50 Styles for Women, Misses and Children, Of Fine Kid and Calf, Double Oak Sole and Solid Throughout. "The Standard of Merit for Over Half Century." We present to the consumer a Shoe the equal of most shoes sold in $2.50 for the unit. $2.00 per pair versal price of..... Misses', $1.75; Children's. $1.50; Oxfords, $1.50. Write for Our Illustrated Booklet of "O. K." Styles. DITTMANN SHOE CO., St. Louis. Get a FREE HOMESTEAD IN WESTERN Continental and become a producer. The average yield of wheat this year will be about twenty bushels to the acre. The plant and will yield陆续ly in blighted and climbed food schools, and churnes, excellent marketing facilities. Apply for information to SUPERINTENDENT OF IMMIGRATION, Ottawa, Canada, or to J. S. CRAWFORD, 125 West 9th Street, Kansas City, Mo. J. S. CRAWFORD, 125 West 9th Street, Kansas City, Mo. Authorized Canadian Government Agents. Please say where you saw this advertisement. PILES ANAKESIS gives in relief and POSITIVELY CURES PILES. addresses ANAKESIS. une building, New York. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please state that you saw the Advertise ment in this paper. FISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION A. N. K.-B 2053 MEXICAN Mustang Liniment heals Old Sores quickly. --- "I to w from pou trow wit an o cona heada ne FORESTS IN WESTERN GANADA FREE If you travel at all you cannot afford to miss it. If you travel now, as a winter resort, Old Mexico is about as nearly perfect as climate and environment can make it. The quiet customs and atmosphere are so perfect that you are associated with every place you visit, all while taking a minute of your trip an enjoyable one. The amenities are reasonable and many privileges are permissible. I have some very attractive literature about the world, but I don't know "that" I would like to send you. May 11 MKT "KATY" ST. LOUIS, MO. LIVE STOCK AND MISCELLANEOUS Electrotypes IN GREAT VARIETY FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST PRICES BY A.N.KELLOGG NEWSPAPER CO. 73 W. Adams Street, CHICA00 MEXICAN Mustang Liniment cures Sprains and Straina. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Phone: Kinloch B 1817. WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUDERS, 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. Olair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M gr 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 Do You Play Pool and Do You Play Pool and Billiards? BILLIARD They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly first-class. "MEET ME AT THE Wright & Be NEW DRUG AT THE FOUNTAIN." ight & Bolen's DRUG STORE, A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. "MEET ME AT THE FOUNTAIN." 2333 MARKET STREET. Unless We Fill Your Prescription We Both Look Candies Fresh Twice a Week. Hot and Cold Drinks all the Year WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By Agents W Both sexes, to sell our Hair Straightener and r Prescription We Both Loose Money. wash Twice a Week. old Drinks all the Year 'Round. Unless We Fill Your Prescription We Both Loose Money. Candies Fresh Twice a Week. ```markdown ``` AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich Farms of MISSOURI, The Broad Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Olties of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valleys, Trade Centers and Rolling Prairies of NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery, and the Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural, Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Farms of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Resorts of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms within the Connections the Popular Winter Route to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any of the above States, address Companies' Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Takes Agent, ST. LOUIS. W. A. Smith Lodge U. B. F. meets the third Tuesday in each month. --- --- JEFF. SMITH. Propr. A. B. C. 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. Mattle B. Robinson, 2318 Papin street. ROOMS FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 2733 Mills street. MRS. STREET. ROOMS FOR RENT—716 N. Jefferson avenue. Mrs. Emma Murphy. All Shines Five Cents. Go to Jefferson and Market, to get a shine. Harry's place. First-class shine. Russian Ambassador III. Washington, Dec. 21.—Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, is not at all well, and has been confined to his room for several days. PALACE BATH HOUSE For Ladies and Gentlemen Hot and Cold BATHS 25c. Also SHINING PARLOR For Ladies and Gentlemen. Cigars and Tobaccos AND LAUNDRY BRANCH. The Best Service in the City. Frank E. Lewis AND Charles Tonsall, Proprietors, 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 McClaim...1309 Chestnut st Bob Brown...209 S. Levee W. M. Curtis...2323 Market st William Dover, 3924 Saphire ave. Mrs. M. Taylor.....2711 Laclede ave Wells & Gibbs, 2626 Morgan st. Z. T. Jordan.....1923 Market st Lowery & Mason.....2321 Market st For a good meal, go to the Tennessee WOOD AND COAL DEALERS. E. L. Walker.....Billiot and Wash Hasting Bros.....13th and Market sts Paton James.....11 Johnson st Chas. Higgins.....2520 Baldwin st E. M. Hill.....2752 Wash st IOTELS AND ROOMING HOUSES H. C. Curtis, 707 North 14th st. Mrs. Vincent.....915 N. 11th st. Mrs. M. Robinson.....1304 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. Galnes. 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. 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. Bovd, C. Casey, Curtis'. F. Boyd, C. Casey, Curtis'. Capitine Grocery, 4134 Papin st. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. F. C. Heart, 4136 Papin st. Joseph Steele, 2315 Papin st. Clark, G. Cromwell, E. Brown, C. Waizer, 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. H. C. Clark, R. Williams, G. Bell, Imperial Barber Shop, 1503 Chestnut. MUSICIANS. Prof. J. H. Harris, 219 North Twenty-ninth st. Prof. Coppridge, 2122 Wash St. Prof. Jesse Bass, 2601 Lefflingw ave 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 Lacede 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 Lacede avenue. Meetings every first Tuesday in the month. 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. 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 Belvans, W. P.; Mrs. Rosa Cummings, W. Sec. 1118 N. Twenty-second street. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mrs. Goodlow, at 2325 Market street, is still very sick. Mrs. C. H. Tandy, of 1224 Bayard avenue, is still sick. Christmas Dinner at Alabama Tone's Cafe, 2222 Market street. Christmas Dinner at the Newport Restaurant, 2321 Market. Christmas Dinner at the Little Diamond, 2713 Laclede avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen, at 3232 Lawton avenue. FOR RENT—Three rooms and nice cellar at 3961 Fairfax. Reference required. Mr. and Mrs. D H.. Jordon, of 3920 Fairfax, have moved to 4279 Garfield avenue. The Gem Bar and Marble Heart Club is the place of frolic. 1911 Market street. Dr. J. McDowell has recovered his health. We thought he was on the verge of cashing his checks. If you miss the entertainment, December 26, at the Masonic Temple, you will lose half your life. Don't miss the S. M. T. reception, December 30, at Masonic Temple. All Aunt Hager's children will be there. Mrs. Mary Willis, of 110 South Leonard avenue, was in Evansville, Ind., a few days. She returned home to-day. Miss Mattie B. Cross, of Chicago, Ill., is expected during the holidays for a visit with her cousin, Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence. Mrs. Ella Barnes Johnson, of 2715 Wash street, is still selling the Mexican Indian soap. Call and try it, for it is most wonderful. For sale at the office of the St. Louis Palladium all the goods that are manufactured by the Boston Chemical Co., at Richmond, Va. 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. All Aunt Hager's children will be at the Masonic Temple December 26. The young and the old, the small and the large, will all be there. Mr. T. A. Ford, the groceryman at 1315 Clark avenue, is meeting with success. His business is increasing. We wish him much success. Mrs. Lelia Walker, of 110 South Leonard avenue, will leave to-night for Peoria, Ill., to visit her relatives. She will return in a week. For Rent Cheap—Fine rooms, water and gas, in a good neighborhood, 6123 South Seventh street. Call at 6129 Pennsylvania avenue for keys. Miss Estelle Hamilton, who formerly lived at 4129 Fairfax avenue, has moved to 4137 Fairfax, with her mother and brother. They form a happy family. Mrs. Ellen Bates, of 2606 Mills street, has been confined to her room for the past two weeks. Her daughter, Miss Standfield, of 4931 Berlin avenue, will please call. Mr. C. C. Burke is doing a great work for Christ in his church at Webster Groves, Mo., yet he spends much of his time in St. Louis. You are welcome in our city, Mr. Burke. Mrs. Mamie Harris, of 2740 Walnut, will leave to-night to visit her mother, in Kansas City. Mrs. Harris has been in poor health for several weeks. She anticipates that her mother will cure her. We wish them well. Mrs. Batchlor, who has been stopping with her aunt, Mrs. Anna Franklin, of 3921 St. Ferdinand avenue, left Tuesday to join her husband, Rev. W. L. Batchlor, at Lawrence, Kas., where they will spend the winter. Rev. F. C. Christmas is one of the coming young ministers. He is a member of the leading church in North St. Louis, namely, Chamber Street Baptist church. Rumor say the reverend will not be single very much longer. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ware have returned to New York, after spending five months with Mrs. S. P. Anderson. Mr. Ware is very much liked by the company for which he worked during the World's fair. We wish them well. Miss Anna B. Thomas, of 1314 Clark avenue, a noted teacher in the L'Overture school, will leave the city next Sunday, for Cape Girardeau, where she will spend a week or ten days. Madame M. Brown, of 2115 Randolph street, will celebrate her twenty-fourth marriage anniversary next Sunday evening. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 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. B. B. HALL, Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. 1326 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [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. 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. JULIA A 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. Guaran- tin, 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 BEACH. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-FULCE COMPLEX obtained if used as directed. A person four or five shades lighter, and a mutliate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or blemishes and smooth. Small pox plts, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make it keep it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is better to keep it from falling out. One dollar box. THE NO-SMALL, thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or post money order, express money order or return money order, throws out the small postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. B., it will come by express, 25c. extra. In any case where it falls to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know conten- tents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street. Richmond, Va. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1905, THE RENTAL OF Douglass Hall WILL BE $25 PER NIGHT. Special rates for special occasions. FURNISHED ROOMS in hotel department with heat and light $2.50 per week LODGE ROOMS FOR RENT. MUSIC Furnished for Receptions, Balls and Parties. Entertainers for Entertainments. John L. Fields, TEAGHER of the HARP and PIANO. 1018 N. 8th Street. [Name] 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. M. The "Leader" Barber Shop, No. 11. 14th Street. Hot, Cold, Sea-Salt, and Shower Baths, 25c. Shaving, 10c Mustache Dyed, 25c. Buff Hair Cut, 25c. Children's Hair Cutting, 150 All Shines, 5c. J. H. KENT, Rroprietor, Yours in F. C. and B. ST. LOUIS, MO. A. F. and A. M. A. FORD Successor to Mr. Andrew J. Smith of 1315 CLARK AVE. Is the most successful man in the city. A FIRST-CLASS GROCERY and a Department that will Invigorate the inner man DON'T FAIL TO PATRONIZE HIM 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 H. E. HOFER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 2008 Walnut St. Special attention given to both Civil and Criminal Cases. Stop that cough. Pickett's Cough Syrup.