St. Louis Palladium

ST LOUIS PALLADIUM Vol. XXI. No. 3. A. 6 REV. W. D. COOK. The above cut represents Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor of St. Paul's church, 2800 Lawton avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Cook is one of the ablest divines in the A. M. E. He has four in his family—two daughters and wife. Although the members of his church are making it very pleasant for his family and their beloved pastor, yet he has had little time to enjoy the hospitality of his flock. His time up in burying the dead the sick. Like Dr. D. I. Cook is loved by all saints and sinners. We part in doing what we his arms. We will say the best congregations connection, a most libe ple to their pastors an First Baptist Church Items. Don't forget the concert which will be given by the L'Overture Dramatic club at the First Baptist church next Monday night, January 2. This will be the finest of the season. The public are cordially invited. Prof. Garfield Craven, Manager. The Ruth club served an excellent dinner last Sunday at the First Baptist church. The good ladies of said club spared no pains in seeing that everybody who wanted dinner was well cared for. Madame Gertrude Roberson, of 22 Moore street, and two other ladies waited on the table so nicely. Next Sunday is New Year's, and covenant day at the First Baptist church, and all the members are requested to be present, and those who will give 50 cents to the public collection will be given a souvenir button of the pastor's picture. It is hoped that the church will realize $1,000 from this scheme. The celebration of the sixth anniversary of the pastorate of Dr. E. C. Cole at the First Baptist church will take place next Sunday at the above place, and Dr. E. C. Cole has prepared a special sermon for that occasion, which will be a treat to all who attend, hence it is anticipated that the church will be crowded. On Tuesday night, January 3, the members of the First Baptist church will give Dr. E. C. Cole a grand reception at the above place. The programme is made up with some of the best talent that could be found in said church. Solos, essays, quartettes and addresses will be the crowning features of the exercises, after which refreshments will be served. The members of the First Baptist church will be requested by the pastor next Sunday morning to live closer to God this year than they did last year, also to love each other better, attend church more, stay away from saloons, policy shops, dance halls and all other evil resorts. By so doing they will be able to give more money to the church and have enough left to start a little bank account if they want to. Lane Chapel, 3966 Fairfax Avenue. We are informed that Rev. Hevelow has been appointed elsewhere, and Rev. Winter has been appointed pastor of said church, 3966 Fairfax avenue. We feel that Rev. Hevelow has done a great work in building Lane chapel, and think he will do good wherever he goes. May God bless his family, and may he prosper in his good work for the Master. S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door—2601 Lawton avenue. --- of his flock. His time has been taken up in burying the dead, and caring for the sick. Like Dr. D. P. Roberts, Rev. Cook is loved by all denominations, saints and sinners. We shall do our part in doing what we can to hold up his arms. We will say he has one of the best congregations in the A. M. E. connection, a most liberal hearted people to their pastors and their church. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES. Christmas services were very impressive at Antioch church, Rev. Lewis Lane preached to a very attentive audience at 11 a. m., and the pastor, Rev. S. P. Anderson, delivered an interesting sermon at 8 p. m. The concert Monday evening, December 26, was good. The children were well trained under the direction of Mr. L. H. Patterson, and it was a great success. The young people and their friends are cordially invited to attend the B. Y. P. U. every Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Come out and we will do you good. Prof. Highgate is one of the most prominent educators in the state of Missouri. HONORED HIS EMPLOYES Mr. W. F. Williamson, manager of the Hamilton hotel, corner Hamilton avenue and Maple street, gave an excellent dinner to all of his Colored employees last Sunday evening. He gave them full possession of his spacious dining room, and by his special direction the regular menu card, or bill of fare, was passed to them, and each one was served accordingly. In addition to that, he employed a band of music for them, which played for two hours. This was a token of his appreciation and recognition of the good service which they gave him this year. Mrs. L. Foggs was manager. The Douglass Social Club Gave a Fine Christmas Dinner. Last Monday night a Christmas dinner was given by the Douglas club at 2106 Walnut street. It lasted from 3 p. m. until the wee hours of the morning, and will long be remembered by those present. Everything passed off smoothly, for these gentlemen know how to entertain. Charles Narciss, president; George Fountain, treasurer; John Collins, manager; George Saunders, mixologist. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1904. CAPT. TANDY'S TRIP A trip made by C. H. Tandy to the following places in Missouri, namely, Charleston, Belmont, Poplar Bluff and Medley, lecturing on the "Rise and Progress of the Negro from 1620 to the Present Time," was eagerly listened to by a very attentive audience. His lecture was filled with historical facts which enthused and carried his audience, and Mr. Tandy was given the praise of all the most noteworthy people of the various places named as being the most able person to have ever discoursed upon the subject in southeast Missouri. He showed where the hulstest men of our race have been brought to fill the most exalted positions, pointing out to his listeners what brotherly love means, "for united we stand, divided we fall." Let all the Negroes unite and we can accomplish our undertakings by the help of God as in old days. The people in southeast Missouri have hard none of our men except Hon. J. W. Wheeler, of St. Louis, visit them. The Macedonian cry from Charleston to Belmont and Medley is "come over and help us." The farms are tilled by our race, and traveling for miles and miles you see nothing but Negro homes. It would make any man of our race feel proud of those people to see the comfort and happiness intheir homes, some of them very wealthy and owners of valuable property and doing excellent business in Belmont and Poplar Bluff. The people in this section of the country are kind and generous. They all know Rev. J. W. Wheeler, editor of the Palladium, and the only fault they find with him is that his paper is not dissimulated among them, other newspapers never, only the Palladium. Rev. C. N. Douglass, Poplar Bluff. The resolutions in the Palladium were unanimously adopted. Entered the Portals of Glory. Mrs. Adele Davis, of 4126 Olive street, last Saturday entered into the portals of glory and to-day she is basking in the sunlight of God's love. For eight weeks she suffered much pain, though her loving children and many friends were near her to soothe her pain and attend to her every need. She was 56 years of age and a member of Lane chapel, 3966 Fairfax avenue. She leaves four children, many grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. K. Vaughn, her daughter, takes her death much to heart. All the family are grief-stricken over the sad affair. May the dear mother rest in peace and may the children find consolation in the thought that by following in the mother's footsteps they will some day be a re-united family once more. Thankful!. Thankful! Mrs. Cora Vincent, of 915 North Eleventh street, is thankful for the many blessings the Lord has bestowed upon her. Her beloved daughter died unbeknown to her, yet through God's directions she found her and brought her to St. Louis and buried her. She says she has reasons to be thankful, for she knows God will care for her and direct her in all things. We hope God will be merciful to this widow left with two other small children. A Bon Bon Luncheon. Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, gave a delightful bon bon luncheon Tuesday, the 27th. Besides the guests of honor, who were Miss Mattie B. Cross, of Chicago, Ill., a cousin of Mrs. Lawrence, and Mr. H. Herdon, of Kansas City, Kas., were: Misses Fanny Herndon, Prend Bullock, Bertha Middleton, Adline Conwell, LaBelle Edwards and Ella Williams. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. On the Wing. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, of San Francisco, Cal., who have spent several months in our city this summer, left last Monday night for Buffalo, N. Y., where they will spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rogers, of that city. From there, next spring, they will be en route for Portland, Ore., for the next fair. 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. A Pleasant Christmas Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, of 716 North Jefferson avenue, gave a very fine dinner to a number of their old friends last Monday, who gathered to partake of the kind hospitality extended them and to greet them once more this side of eternity. After the friends had assembled in the parlor they discussed the present, past and future, of the many changes God had wrought within one short year and wondered if it would be possible for us to meet again one year from date. The Palladium man was present but took no active part in the conversation, only speaking when called upon to do so. At length the hostess invited us to a table where all the delicious things of the season were laid before us. In due time the carving knife in the hands of Mr. Murphy had carved the turkey to the satisfaction of all. The Palladium man was requested to remember there was O'Possum and sweet potatoes, yet he kept eating on that turkey, shrimp salad and all the good things which go to make up a Christmas dinner, for it has been three years since he had the pleasure of eating a home dinner or enjoying the comforts of a home, so he was excused for rallying on that turkey. After the table had been cleared, the gooder thinks then came, sweets of all kinds, coffee and something else—too good or too rich for the Rev. Caus. Joshua's blood. Brother Hale and the Palladium man went for the rich thing once. Then came a general rejoicing of all present. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, $2121\frac{1}{2}$ Wash street; Rev, Chas. Joshua, Mr. D. Hale, Miss Lula Davis, $2122\frac{1}{2}$ Wash street; Mr. W. C. Collins, St. Louis; The Palladium man, St. Louis; Mrs. Mitchell, Coll naville, Ill.; Mrs. Belle Wilson, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, St. Louis. At 4:30 we took our departure, to think of the good things we enjoyed at a friend's house and the thought that I once had a pleasant home. O. what a pleasure to know the world is not all composed of broken promises and a desire to live alone. M. PROF. WILLIAM WILHITE. One of the leading teachers in Illinois. He is now teaching in Collinsville, Ill. At Last She Went Into the Business. Miss Minnie Porter, loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Porter, of 4358 St. Ferdinand avenue, was quietly married to Mr. T. W. Burgess, December 27. No one but relatives was present. They will be at home to their friends, January 1, 1905, at 3973 Fairfax avenue. We wish them well, and may prosperity and happiness follow in their tread. CYRUS FIELD ADAMS. Dr. W. P. T. Jones has bought another house and lot on the corner of Newstead and Cottage avenues. He will build a store and otherwise beautify that corner for business. This makes the third house and lot bought this year by Dr. Jones. He will soon retire from practice, and then live at ease. 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. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. [Image of a man in a dark suit with a decorative collar featuring stars and a floral design]. PRESIDENT G. W. GAINES, National Grand Master of the United Brotherhood of Friendship. It is rumored that he will enter suit against Another sister has quit the walks of this life and gone to meet her father who died many years ago. Miss Ousley has been complaining for many months but she and her mother have been cared for by her sister, Mrs. Maria Bartholemew, who shared with them bountifully and murmured not. Miss Jane Ousley was a member of St. Paul chapel, of the S. M. T. and other societies. Being afflicted, she found in her sister, Mrs. Bartholemew, as good an earthly friend as there was on earth. She leaves a mother, sister and many friends to mourn her loss. May God still abide with the mother and sister who are left behind. Spring of Myrtle Court No. 13 had their election of officers. All of the officers were re-elected, except Mrs. Katie Ross, who respectfully declined the nomination, and Mrs. W. H. Davis was unanimously elected most worthy councilor. This being the oldest court in the state and city, we wish them success. Miss Mable Gamby, of 3329 LaSalle street, is quite sick. We deeply sympathize with her parents. They have their hearts set upon this daughter, but her poor health worries them. Can but say: "Parents, cheer up. God will care for you and your beloved daughter." Some of our subscriber think that as we are a good collector that we don't need money. We will say we don't need much, but the printer needs more. Please pay us so we can pay our printer. About 400 of our subscribers are—are—well you know. Pay us, and we will settle all we owe. 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. --- W. B. F. of Texas. Houston, Tex., Dec. 21, 1904. The board of directors of the Mutual Aid Department of Texas met at the office of the grard treasurer at the U. B. F. hall. The full board was present, consisting of W. F. Bledsoe, president, Marshall; F. W. Gross, secretary, Victoria, and Joseph Nichols, treasurer, Houston. The report of the secretary showed that for the three months ending November 30' the following amounts had been collected: Widows' and Orphans' fund..$4,411 90 Grand Lodge taxes..... 595 78 Sale of supplies..... 236 57 Mr. Ellis West Brooks Died at West Point. Miss. Dec. 24, 1904. As we stepped into the house of Mrs. Ellen Webb, of 1420 Poplar street, she was crying as though her heart would break. On seeking the cause of her sorrow, she held a letter in her hand which informed her of the death of her brother in West Point, Miss. We spoke words of cheer and bade her look up and trust in the God of our salvation with the blessed thought that she would see her brother again, would she but live and be led by the blessed Master our Saviour. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and died in that faith, which shows if she will live a true Christian life she will meet him. He leaves a mother, two sisters, three brothers and many friends to mourn his untimely end. Thus we go to the Heavenly gates one by one with the assurance that our robes have been washed in the blood of the Lamb. Miss Jane Ousley Has Gone to Meet Her Father. K. of P. Court. A Fairest Daughter Sick. Please Settle Up With Us. Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi for refusing to grant an incorporation to a local lodge of the U. B. F. in that state. Home and Business fund..... 32 50 National Grand Lodge taxes..... 4 54 Interest on U. S. bonds..... 60 00 Total receipts for 3 months.....$5,341 29 The board appropriated $3,300 for widows and orphans as first payment on policies of deceased members for this quarter. The report showed that the department had been able to pay the beneficiaries of each deceased member for the year ending September 1, 1904, $240, making a total of $1,728 to all. There were several claims before the board for adjustment, which brought representatives from Columbus, Waxahachie and Galveston. A Christmas Dinner or Birthday Reception. Mr. H. C. Curtis, of 707 North Fourteenth street, gave a grand reception or banquet last Monday in honor of his thirty-ninth birthday. Many of his old friends were present, among them being Brother Jeff Hale. After enjoying themselves they all repaired to the dining room to partake of the sumptuous repast which was spread before them. Brother Jeff Smith, class leader at St. Paul's chapel, asked the blessing and then armed himself with tae carving knife and fork, and in a fatherly fashion carved that turkey and goose to the satisfaction of all. Some of the friends who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Manley, of Jackson, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hale, of Columbus, Ky.; Mrs. Maria Smith, daughter and son, of Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Jordon, Chicago, Ill.; Supt. Grant White, St. Louis; Prof. Will Skidmore, Mrs. Mary — Mrs. Ethel Price, Misses Bessie — and many others, who will long remember the hospitality shown them. --- MISS SEULL. Past National Grand Princess of the Order of S. M. T. Passed to the Land of Rest. Miss Clara Sty, after almost two months of suffering, passed to the land of rest, December 22. Miss Sty was a highly esteemed woman, for a number of years was teacher in our public schools and a member of benevolent societies. She leaves a mother, brother and many friends to mourn her loss. For days she had been conscious of near death and inher diving hours gave evidence that all was well. The funeral was held from St. Paul chapel, last Monday. Dr. W. D. Cook preacher the funeral sermon. Thus we pass into the beyond one by one. May she rest in peace. Cost Is $72,000 Per Mile. The construction of the White River branch of the Iron Mountain railroad from Batesville to Carthage, Mo., has been the most expensive piece of railroad work ever done in Arkansas. The cost is estimated at an average of $72,000 per mile. There are four tunnels from half a mile to three-quarters long, cut through solid rock, in addition to several trestles as long. The road is expected to be ready for operation by August 1, 1905. U.S. MONROE DOCTRINE. RALPH WILDER CHICAGO RECORD The Boy Bandits (to the Powers)—“Aw! You Dassent Shoot; You're 'Fraid of Busting the Window.'” THE JAPS CAPTURE ANOTHER FORTRESS Entire Fort on Rihlung Mountain Taken After All-Day Assault. BREACHED WITH DYNAMITE Japanese Now Paying Attention to Two Strong Forts and Bainjusan Mountain, Between Them and the Railroad. Tokio, Dec. 30.—The Japanese occupied the entire fort on Rihlung mountain at 7:30 Wednesday. Rihlung mountain is almost due north of the old town of Port Arthur, and is just west of the fort captured on Keekwan mountain last week. The fort was first disabled by an explosion of several tons of dynamite, which opened breaches in the walls, and the infantry attacks followed. The two strong forts and Banjusan mountain, between Rihlung and the railroad, are now the objects of Japanese sapping and mining operations. It is believed their capture is only a matter of a few days. Like the Keekwan fort, already in the hands of the Japanese, Rihlung commands a full sweep of the old and new towns of Port Arthur, the harbor and dock yards and the forts on Golden and Electric hills. HEAVY GUNS MOUNTED. The Japanese Mount Siege Guns on 203-Meter Hill. Chefoo, Dec. 30.—It is reported here that the Japanese in front of Port Ar- SOMETHING UNCLE SA M DO MERCIZUELA RALPH WILDER The Boy Bandits (to the Powers)— 'Fraid of Bus thur have mounted two 38-centimeter guns on 203-Meter hill. The persistent rumor which has been in circulation for two weeks that several torpedo-boat destroyers had escaped from Port Arthur and succeeded in reaching Vladivostok is denied by the officers of the British steamer Ellamy, which has arrived here from Vladivostok. These officers say that the cruisers of the Vladivostok squadron, the Rossia and Gromoboi, are in good shape. OTHER JAPANESE OPERATIONS. Dynamiting and Paralleling Against the Eastern Section in Progress. Tokio, Dec. 30.—It is understood the Japanese dynamiting and paralleling against the eastern section of the main circle of forts around Port Arthur is progressing favorably. The right wing of the besiegers continues a heavy and effective shelling of the new town, preparatory to operations which are nearing completion. It is probable that the next attack will be simultaneously directed against the east and west forces of the fortress in an endeavor to divide and weaken the resistance of the defenders. HAS GIVEN UP THE ATTEMPT. Russia Unable to Secure the Chillian and Argentine Warships. London, Dec. 30.—The Russian government has finally given up the attempt to purchase half a dozen armored cruisers from Chili and the Argentine Republic. The czar's agents exhausted every means at their command to induce the South American republics to part with their warships. They offered fancy prices and suggested numerous schemes for evading the neutrality Divorce in High Life St. Louis, Dec. 30—Mrs. Julia Chenie Cabanne obtained a divorce in Judge Ryan's division of the circuiti court from Dr. James Sheppard Cabanne, after whom Cabanne place was named, on the ground of desertion. The case was not contested. Water Famine Threatened. St. Joseph, Mo., Dec. 30.—Owing to an immense jam of ice in the Missouri river north of this city a water famine is threatened. The ice has diverted the water from the intakes and lowered the level of the river five feet. laws, including a proposition to sell the vessels to private individuals or to independent neutral governments who could transfer them to Russia. But the South American diplomats could not see their way clear to what it is conceded would amount to flagrant violation of the neutrality laws. A POSER FOR GREAT BRITAIN. Japan Asks for Coaling Facilities in British East Indies. Birmingham, Dec. 30.-The Post hears that Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister to Great Britain, has inquired whether facilities can be given for coaling the Japanese warships in the British East Indies. The Japanese will provide their own fuel, but a harbor for coaling and facilities is desired. The Post says: "It is difficult to see how the Japanese can be refused, in view of the many advantages the Russian Baltic fleet enjoyed while on the passage to the eastward." Mutinous Russian Sailors. Odessa, Dec. 30.—A dispatch from Simpheropal says the commander-in-chief of the Russian Black Sea fleet has ordered eighty-five sailors to be courtmartialed. The charge against them is mutiny. PREPARING FOR HIS END. Eccentric Hoosler, Who is Having His Monument Erected and is Making His Own Coffin. Louisville, Ky., Dec. 30.—Eccentric Isaac Perry, who lives near Jeffersonville, Ind., and is 95 years old, has begun his preparations for death. He is having a granite monument, 16 feet tall, built, to be placed over his grave. The base will be large enough to cover his casket, and special orders for the arrangement of the shaft have been made. In addition to the date of M WILL PUT A STOP TO. U.S. ONBOE O TRINE. CHICAGO RECORD HEARD. "Aw! You Dassent Shoot; You're ting the Window." birth, death and an appropriate inscription, he will have a receipt from the manufacturer chiseled on the stone, showing that the cost of the pile has been paid. At his home he has a choice lot of well-seasoned walnut lumber, from which he is making himself a coffin, taking his time at the work, so that the box will be perfect in its construction. DEATH IN THE BLIZZARD. Old Soldier Frozen to Death at Hiawatha, Kas., and Unknown Man at Lee's Summit, Mo. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 30.—The lowest temperature registered here during the blizzard was one degree above zero. The weather is clear and the temperature is moderating. Two deaths are known to have resulted from the recent blizzard. Near Hiawatha, Kas., Constantine Miller, an old soldier, lost his way in the storm and was frozen to death. The dead body of an unidentified man was found near Lee's Summit, Mo. The body bore no marks by which it could be identified. Old Resident Found Dead. St. Louis, Dec. 30.—Benjamin F. Gray, in former years a well-known St. CLouis business man, and an old resident of the city, died. Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of his son, William E. Gray. Members of the family found him dead in bed, to which he retired to take a nap an hour or two previous. He was 88 years old. Cattle Man a Bankrupt. Sherman, Tex., Dec. 30—E. T. Morris, a well-known cattle man of Gainesville, Cook county, has filed a voluntary application in bankruptcy. He lists his liabilities at $154,682.40, and his assets at $5,615, all of which are claimed exempt. Effects of the Blizzard. St. Louis, Dec. 30.—The blizzard of the last day or two, coming on the heels of the mild weather of Sunday and Monday, has sent many patients, suffering from diseases of the respiratory organs, to the city hospital. Missouri State Gleanings. --- FRUIT PROSPECTS BRIGHT. Warm Wether Has Not Injured Missouri Trees, Says Dr. J. C. Whitten. Dr. J. C. Whitten, professor of horticulture in the University of Missouri, and president of the Missouri state horticultural society, says that the current report that warm weather has endangered the fruit crop is contrary to the opinion of fruit growers representing almost every section of the state. "Prospects in Missouri for all kinds of fruit are the best they have been for seven years," says Dr. Whitten, "and 200 fruit growers in attendance at the meeting of the Missouri state horticulture society at Springfield., December 20, 21 and 22, agreed to this view. "Newspaper reports indicate that some damage has been done, particularly in the vicinity of Kansas City, but growers from Jackson county at the meeting reported prospects excellent. Local atmospheric conditions do sometimes make spots unproductive when almost the entire surrounding territory has highly favorable conditions, and this may form the basis of reports in circulation, but on the whole, if nothing happens in the future, we will have a record-breaking fruit crop." Natural Gas in St. Joseph. A strong flow of natural gas was struck by the Huttig-Moss Manufacturing Co., while sinking an artesian well near their plant at Fourch and Renick streets, St. Joseph. When a lighted match was applied to the tube a column of flame shot ten feet into the air. The bore is six inches in diameter, and is 62 feet and contains 50 feet of water, through which the gas forced its way. Considering this fact, it is believed the volume of gas is sufficient to be of considerable commercial value. An investigation will be made by an expert as soon as possible. Killed by a Train. The body of J. D. Williams, son of Capt. Sam Williams, a St. Louis newspaper man, was found beside the Missouri Pacific tracks at Tuxedo station, St. Louis county, by Chris Christoffen. He was struck by a fast mail train. Boy Shoots Off Four Fingers. While hunting near Lexington, William Shouse, aged 16, lost four fingers of his right hand by the accidental discharge of a shotgun. The hammer caught while he was climbing over a fence. Several shot also lodged in his face. Murder in the Second Degree The jury in the case of ex-Representative Dr. J. D. Todd, charged with the murder of W. T. Wall, at Richards, returned a verdict of murder in the second degrees at Nevada, giving him 12 years in the penitentiary. A Foolish Woman's Death. Believing if she burned herself to death she would be spared expiation for her sins in the next world, Mrs. Mary Lawton, of St. Louis, set fire to her clothing and received burns from which she died. Charges Against Heimburger. Building Commissioner Heimburger of St. Louis has been notified of charges of gross incompetence in office by Mayor Wells, whose secretary. James C. McConkey, acted as the ecomplainant. More of the Blair Case Intense excitement was caused during the hearing in the Blair case in St. Louis when it was intimated that James L. Blair had forged the name of his wife to the Stancote mortgage. St. Louis in the Lead. St. Louis has supplanted Chicago as the greatest broom-corn market in the United States, four large broom factories having been established within the last year. An Expert. The Osage band has been strengthened by the addition of an expert correct player who formerly played with the biggest Salvation army band in St. Louis. City of St. Louis Restrained. The Western Union Telegraph Co. has secured an order from the federal court at St. Louis restraining the city from cutting down its poles and wires. Constable Kills a Man. In a pistol duel between Everett Gilliland and Constable Joda Wilson at Romance, Ozark county, the former was shot three times and killed. Committed Suicide. Despondent because of the fact that poverty was coming in his old age, Louis Hartung, 75 years old, committed suicide in St. Louis. **Dropped Dead in a Saloon.** An unidentified laborer from Greenwood, Mo., dropped dead in Charles Green's saloon, Kansas City, after drinking at the bar. **Death of Benjamin F. Coulter.** Benjamin F. Coulter, aged 71, a respected resident of Macon county, and formerly a member of the legislature, died south of Macon. **After Ten Years of Suffering.** Harrison Tiffin, a wealthy citizen of Ferguson, St. Louis county, aged 87, is dead. He had been confined to his bed for ten years. Missouri Prize Tabulated. Walter Williams, who is editing the last edition of the Missouri Book for the World's fair commission, has completed the semi-official list of prizes won by the state of Missouri at the exposition, exclusive of the awards in woman's work, live stock, poultry, social economy and to individual exhibitors. Missouri has 865 awards. Of these, 57 are grand prizes, 163 gold medals, 330 silver medals and 320 bronze medals. In every department horticulture, agriculture, fish and game, education, publication, dairying, mining and forestry, Missouri won the grand prize over all competitors. The last edition of the Missouri book, containing the official information, will not be published until February. Death Finally Relieved Her. Death Finally Relieved Her. Mrs. Hattie Cook, aged 45, died at Chillicothe from burns received in a gasoline explosion. She was at home alone, preparing to light the stove, when it exploded. With her body a pillar of fire, she ran to the house of Mrs. Samuel Lowe, a neighbor, and there her burning clothes set fire to Mrs. Lowe's dress and the house itself. While Mrs. Lowe was saving herself and home, Mrs. Cook ran to the house of another neighbor. By that time her clothes had burned from her body. The ends of her fingers were found along the route, and the flesh was burned from her back, exposing the spine. She suffered 24 hours. Bank President Meyer Dead. Henry D. Meyer, Jr., president of the St. Charles Business Men's association, and a director of the St. Charles Savings bank, died in St. Vincent's hospital, near St. Louis, at the age of 40 years, after a brief illness. Congestion of the lungs is given as the cause of death. The body was taken to St. Charles and buried from his residence, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The St. Charles Savings bank is the one from which Cashier Mispagel misappropriated $78,000. Meyer's friends scout the idea, however, that the shortage had anything to do with Meyer's death. Debate Questions Chosen. The questions for the interstate debates between Missouri, Texas and Kansas universities have been decided upon. Missouri will debate Texas at Austin, May 1, 1905, on the following question: "Resolved, That the States Should Abolish the Personal Property Tax." On April 15, at Columbia, Missouri and Kansas will debate the question: "Resolved, That the General Welfare Demands the Maintenance of the Principles of the Open Shop." A Valuable Paper. The only copy of the first newspaper published west of St. Louis now in existence has been purchased by the Missouri Historical society and is now in Columbia. On April 23, 1819, the first copy of the Missouri Intelligencer and Boon's Lick Advertiser was issued at Franklin, Howard county, Missouri territory, by Nathaniel Patton and B. Holliday. Sending Books to Schools. Walter Williams, editor of "The State of Missouri," is sending his book from Columbia to every public school library in the state. The volumes are sent direct to the county school commissioner, and are distributed by him to the school libraries of each county. The total distribution by this means will reach over 7,000 volumes. Warning to Competitors. Alvin Goodson, postmaster of Carrollton, has taken a firm hold on Time's forelock. He has announced that he will be a candidate for reappointment when his present term expires in a year and a half. Haul Water to Operate Mill. Water is being hauled to keep flown mills running at Houston. Many mills in the southern part of the state have been shut down because of the drought. Killing at Columbus. Following a quarrel at a Christmas entertainment at Columbus, Hubert Martin was killed, it is alleged, by Hiram Hyatt, who wielded a piece of scantling. Aged Man Routs Robbers. Trangott, Krackiugege, aged 70, routed two armed robbers who attempted to hold up a saloon in St. Louis. He wielded a chair. Died in St. Joseph. John Caskey, one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of Adair county, and vice-president of the Baird national bank, died in St. Joseph. Injuries Proved Fatal. Mrs. Mattie Rush, aged 61, died at her home in St. Louis from injuries sustained by being knocked down by a delivery wagon. Death of Mrs. Ellen Stone. Mrs. Ellen Stone, aged 69, widow of William H. Stone, an early settler of Cooper county, passed away east of Boonville. Fatally Scalded by Coffee. Gladys Linnenborn, aged 3, died at her home in St. Louis from scalds received by the overturning of a pot of coffee. Under Arrest for Arson. Henry Mills, a furniture dealer at Chilhowee, is under arrest on a charge of arson. It is alleged that he ignited his store. 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N.W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. 1111 Clark Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only praec tically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKING We have our own conveyance Carriages furnished B118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIS Porters and Waiters THE HUGH B. WHITE ...SALO At 1911 M (Opposite Unit Choice Wines, Liquors, C ..CAFE IN CO Remember the Go TELEPHONE FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY SILK EVERYTHING STRICT The Brunsw G. W. HOLT, 1925 Market St Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tob Fine Wines and Liquors. DYE Buffet and L WM. P. DYE, 2801-3 Manchester Ave., Telephone—King TELEPHONE: KING JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. HARRISON & Funeral Directors AND EMBALMERS, and Waiters Headquarter THE GEM H. B. WHITE, Proprietor SALOON 1911 Market Street (Opposite Union Station) , Liquors, Cigars, and the E IN CONNECTI Number the Gem. 1911 Ma TELEPHONE K 1386A. IS FOR MEN ONLY. SILLIARD ROOMS EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLAS Brunswick St. E. W. HOLT, Proprietor Market Street, (Near s, Cigars and Tobaccos. Import ers. DYE'S and Pool R WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Quester Ave., Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A. 1275. N, Phar. D. G ERRISON & McKO We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. B118-20-22 Market St., ST. LOUIN, MO. Telephone, C-396 Porters and Waiters Headquarters. At 1911 Market St. (Opposite Union Station) Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars, and the best up-to-date. ..CAFE IN CONNECTION.. Remember the Gem. 1911 Market. TELEPHONE K 1386A. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. SILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon, 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. Fine Wines Imported and and Liquors. Domestic Cigars. 2801-3 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A. 1275. JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. GEO. W. McKOIN. HARRISON & McKOIN. 2743 Wash Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. All Work First Class. Successful Embalm Calls Answered Prom SEE Maurer Meat and Class. Terms Mo Successful Embalming Guarantee ered Promptly, Day SEE Meat and Provisio All Work First Class. Terms Most Reasonable Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 8 S. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1022 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. THE JOCKEY SALOON. WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor and do all our own work. for all occasions. N. MO. Telephone, O-890. Headquarters. GEM. Proprietor of DOON... Market St. (On Station) Cigars, and the best up-to-date. CONNECTION.. m. 1911 Market. 1386A. HIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. FIRST-CLASS. Tick Saloon, Proprietor. Street, (Near Union Station), Cocos. ST. LOUIS. Imported and Domestic Cigars. E'S Pool Room, Proprietor. St. Louis, Mo. Boch B-1812. OCH A. 1275. Geo. W. McKOIN. McKOIN, Terms Most Reasonable. ing Guaranteed. notly, Day or Night. Provision Co. THE CONFERENCE the conference that was held in Poplar Bluff, Mo., October 5. Below are the appointments made by our beloved Bishop A. Grant; St. Louis district, Rev. J. D. Barkesdale, presiding elder. St. Paul, Rev. W. D. Cook; Lexington, Rev. A. A. Gilbert; Higginsville, Rev. W. B. Brooks; Boonville, Rev. W. H. Spurloch; Sedalia, Rev. W. Wm. Alexander; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke; Washington, Rev. S. L. Bean; Marshall, Rev. A. O. D. Steele; Holden, Rev. M. McFerrin; Union, Rev. J. H. Randells; Pacific, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Osage, Rev. H. McTassell; Chamois, L. S. Sawson; Miami, Rev. P. W. Weaver; Pleasant Green, Rev. E. Thomas; Speed, Rev. J. E. S. Reed; Allen Mission, Rev. O. W. Harris; Black Water Mission, Rev. Chas. O. Jackson; evangelist, Mrs. Sarah H. Bean. Kansas City district, Rev. F. G. Snelson, presiding elder. Allen Chapel, Rev. F. Jesse Peck; Ebenezar, Rev. J. F. McDonald; St. John, Rev. Edw. R. Vaughan; Independence, Rev. J. H. Allen, Westport, Rev. J. T. Smith; Pleasant Hill, Rev. B. W. Stewart; Springfield, Rev. M. Collins; Wellington and Dover, Rev. J. Y. Meadows; Odessa, Rev. H. T. Triplett; Butler, Rev. J. E. Christopher; Carthage and Neoho, Rev. W. B. Long; Lebanon, Rev. Henry Green; Waverly, Rev. P. W. Chester; Rev. S. S. Pitcher; Ash Grove, Rev. Henry Mitchell; Nevada, Rev. D. J. Malta Bend, Rev. J. B. Wallace; Joplin, Gordon; Ward Mission, Kansas City, Rev. Wm. Hawkins. Evangelist, Mrs. Rosetta Binkley. Cape Girardeau district, Rev. N. C. Buren, presiding elder. Cape Girardeau, Rev. J. L. Williams; Poplar Bluff, Rev. C. N. Douglass; St. James, Rev. W. C. Williams; Jackson and Allenville, Rev. R. L. Phillips; Charleston, Rev. J. A. Chandley; St. Peters, Rev. T. L. Watson; Boune Terre and Valley Mines, Rev. J. W. Wiley; Kirkwood, Rev. P. S. Cheatham; Festus and Herculaneum, Rev. F. E. Clark; Belmont, Rev. P. Thurmon; Commerce, Rev. F. L. Scott; Fredericktown, Rev. J. R. Hopkins; Oakridge, Rev. W. P. McAlister; Quinn Chapel, Rev. C. A. Williams; De Soto and Caledonia, Rev. L. H. Harris; La Forge, Rev. Chas. Cummings; Tyler and Cottonwood, Rev. J. D. Rice; Farmington and New Tennessee, Rev. J. E. Edwards; Carruthersville, Rev. B. G. Dawson; St. John and St. Luke Mission, Rev. J. W. Wheeler. Evangelists, Mrs. Lulu W. Cheatham, Katie P. Yates, Dora Russell, GeorgeAnn Hyde, Jane Johnson, Edw. R. Vaughan, secretary Missouri annual conference. EPISCOPAL ADDRESSES 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. ORDER OF SERVICES. 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. BEN WINTER, Pastor. 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. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, " OZONO " BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clare several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozone has been satisfied, 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozone as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kins some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying and Scurf can not live after Ozone h from falling out. It will restore grey hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but when you use to hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drow outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after The price of Ozone is 50c. a be this liberal offer, which is good at at to us, enclosing with it the sum of one four large boxes of Ozone and one which makes black skin bright, red skin diseases. Also removes all face small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, iron-clad guarantee to do all that. Now, we ask you a plain quest: $60.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect today using our preparations, at the King of all Hair Tonics. On Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, take short, harsh hair long and short, worrying scalp diseases. Itch after Ozono has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature. Let us make a statement. Many of hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; use it to drop out. Ozono stains nothing but Ozono is necessary; can stop the use at any time. day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle - 4 boxes do it is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we no and one large bottle of Elem bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, all also include one fancy jar of beautifier -removes wrinkles, mutes; makes the old look young. Make one package of our celebrated LLY PURE, and no soap but a which is soid 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 Tonies. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono 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 Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox 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 --- Mrs. J. W. Wheeler. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, 3004 LAWTON AVENUE. ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 Meets the Seddon Monday in the afternoon at 2:30 p. m., and the Fourth Friday night at 8:00 p. m., in each month. True Reformer's Hall, 2500 Pine Street. MRS. HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. Address 703 N. Garrison Avenue. MRS. LULA BRUNER, Secretary. Queen Esther Temple, of the S. M. T., meets the first and third Wednesday in each month at K. of P. hall. Mrs. 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. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. --- MODISTE. OF THE- S. M. T. gantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we absorb dissatisfied with our preparations, for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one ad in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively enjoy, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-shair long and straight. It will cure alp 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 on 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 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 of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE DATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention or patent is confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent often, often by securing patents. Patents taken through Mun & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest edition of applicable journals. Commencement year; four months, $1. Buy all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 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. VIOLET DUDLEY, Prop. THE PALACE HOTEL, 2103 CLARK AVENUE. Board and Rooms by Day or Week. ST. LOUIS. 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 Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely y cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy long "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 310 Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. ZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine s $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO.. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Sh (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3 no coupon, let her write her name on a p when you send your order. Arizona, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. Is like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon order. 4 Boxes of Ozone, 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. County.....State..... 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. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars J. P. WATKINS, Prop. Miss Mary White's Rooming House DR. S. B. BELL, Barber Shop and Bath, In the True Reform Hall. First-class Barbers. S. W. Corner Pine Street and J. fler son Avenue. B. BELKER, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 119 and 1121 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Mo PALACE LAUNDRY, guarantees satisfaction and prompt service. The best Collar and Cuff work in the city. Please address all com- munications to 2825 St. Louis avenue. Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Millinery. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. ```markdown ``` --- Boston Chemical Company : Here is another : MIDDLEBURY LEFTER Anheuser-Busch Beer on Tap Douglass ST. LOUIS, MO. Groceries, MR. A. L. LEE. Up-to-date Hats. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 888 Missouri street, Toledo, O. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Sam, the Tailor Is the Place to Get Your Fall and Winter Suits Made to order. One of the Best 204 North 14th Street. With all the Latest Style Improvements She formerly lived at 200 S. 14th St. B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer in DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER 1409 Market Street G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Ranges, Stoves, Etc. a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. Louis Deppe, Southeast Corner of Market St. & Jefferson Av. St. Louis. Mq. Christ the Life and Light Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 1, 1905 Prepared by the "Highway and Byway" Preacher. (Copyright, 1905, by J. M. Edelson.) LESSON TEXT—John 11:1-18; memory verses 14. Read also Jesus' declaration of Himself in John 8:12-30. GOLDEN TEXT—"In Him was life and the life was the light of men."—John 14. PLACES—"With God," Bethlehem—Place of Birth. Wilderness and Regions of Jordan—Where John was preaching. Introductory Note. The lessons for the next six months will be in the Gospel of John. No better preliminary preparation could be had for the study and teaching of these lessons than the repeated reading of the entire book. Of the four Gospels, that of John is the most profound. Matthew presents the Christ, as the Messiah, the King of the earth, as the Savior, the Lord of Man and John, the Son of God. The purpose of John's Gospel is plainly stated in John 20:31—"These are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in His name." This verse is the key to the whole Gospel. It should ever be kept in mind and reseated before the study and teaching of every lesson. May this aim of John accomplish in your experience to our hearts as the Christ is revealed and magnified, but may other lives be touched as well. God grant that the Holy Spirit may work mightily through the Word and prevail. The Lesson Outline. THEME.—The Christ with God and Among Men. 1.—Christ, the Word with God.—vs. 1. 5 (1) In the beginning with God.—vs. 1. 2 (3) His Mission.—Witnessing.—v. 7, cf v. 23. (4) Not the Christ.—v. 8. III.—Christ's Earthly Mission and Expert (1) To Gleave Light.—v. 9. (2) Unknown by the World.—v. 10. (3) Rejected by the Jews.—v. 11. (4) Received by Some.—vs. 12, 13. (a) Sonship through Christ.—v. 12. (b) New Bible.—Christ.—v. 12. IV—Cleric the Words Made Flesh.—v. 14. A Miraculous Birth. A Human Experience. A Divine Character. V—Christ as John Declared Him.—vs. 10-18. V—Christ as John Declared Him.—vs. 10-18. (2) Confessed Dependence on Him.—v. 16 (2) New Dispensation Proclaimed.—v. 17 (4) Full Revelation of God Announced.—v. 18. Comparing Scripture with Scripture I.—Christ, the Word with God. (1) "In the Beginning with God."—vs. 1, 2 Matthew traces back the genealogy of Jesus to Abraham; Luke back to Adam but John traces it back to the "beginning with God." Marvelous, eternal truth, Jesus, "from everlasting to everlasting."—Fs. 90:2. Notice His title in Isa. 9:6.—"The everlasting Father." (2) Identification with God. "The Word was God."—v. 1. The mystery of the Trinity.—1 John 5:7; 1 Cor. 12:3-6; Phil. 2:6; cf. John 10:30; 17:11, 21-23. (3) Expression of God's Power. "All things were made through Him."—v. 3; Heb. 1:10; Col. 1:16. (4) Source of Light and Life.—vs. 4. 5. Not physical light and life. John 8:12; 12:46; John 5:21, 25; 6:33, 51-53; 14:6. II.—Christ's Forerunner. (1) Appointment. "Sent from God." (2) His Name. "John." v. 6. Read Luke's account.—Luke 1:5-80. (3) His Mission. Witnessing.—v. 7. The angel's announcement.—Luke 1:17. Zacharias' prophecy.—Luke 1:76-79. Cf. John 1:23. (4) Not the Christ.—v. 8. Elizabeth so understood.—Luke 1:43-44. Zacharias in his prophecy so declared.—Luke 1:68-79. III.—Christ's Earthly Mission and Experience. (1) To Give Light.—v. 9. Through His Word.—Ps. 119:105, 130. Through His Salvation.—Eph. 5:18. And He, the True Light, gives His Light to His followers that they may be lights in the world.—Phil. 2:15. (2) Unknown by the World.—v. 10. Because it will not see and believe.—John 3:19, 20. (3) Rejected by the Jews.—v. 11. Acts 3:14, 15. (4) Received by Some. (a) Sonship through Christ.—v. 12. Rom. 8:14-17; I John 3:1, 2. (b) New Birth through Christ.—v. 13; cf. John 3:3-8; Gal. 6:15; Eph. 2:1; Titus 3:5; Jas. 1:18; Pet. 1:23. IV—Christ the Word Made Flesh.—v. 14. (1) A Miraculous Birth. “Became Flesh.” Isa. 7:14. Read the story in Luke 1:26-35; Matt. 1:18-25. (2) A Human Experience. “Dwelt among us.” Heb. 2:16-18; 4:14. (3) A Divine Character. “Full of Grace and Truth.”—Heb. 1:19; John 7:18; Luke 4:1, 14, 22. V—Christ as John Declared Him. (1) Divinity Recognized. “He was before me.”—v. 15; John 1:29, 30, 34. (2) Dependence on Him Confessed.—“Of His fullness we all received.”—v. 16; Col. 1:19; 2:9; Rom. 11:33; Eph. 2:7; 3:19. (3) New Dispensation Declared. Cf. Matt. 5:17, 18 with Rom. 5:14-21. (4) Full Revelation of God Announced.—v. 18. Matt. 11:27; John 3:13, 34; John 17:6; John 14:7-9; Col. 1:15. “In Him was life and the life was the light of men.” “In Him was life.” The home at Bethany felt the force of these words as Jesus restored Lazarus to the sorrowing sisters. Others knew their meaning as Jesus brought the dead to life. But was this all that the words meant? Have we seen the full glory of the sun, have we felt its larger power, have we realized its world-wide mission when we see the slender sunbeam bursting through the crevice into the dark chamber? Ah, no! Jesus came to give life to a “world dead in trespasses and sins.” He came to quicken, not dead bodies, but dead souls. 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. 261, 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. Notice. 69 We have stopped free-doings in the paper. Since the World's fair we have received hundreds of locals concerning coming guests, and those who are here. The senders undoubtedly expect the articles to be published free grafts. Through investigation it has often been discovered that the senders are neither subscribers to The Palladium, nor do they even bear a friendly attitude toward it. Any locals not accompanied by a compensation will find their way into the waste basket. [Painting of a young child] The child of the Order of the Knights of Tabor, now a young married lady of this city. A prominent paper maker denies that the mills are in a trust, and says the General Paper Co. is organized simply as a trade convenience. President Beckwith of the Oberlin (O.) bank, the ruin of which was brought by Mrs. Chadwick, is in critical condition, and poison is suspected. Secretary of State Crockett of Arkansas calls attention to the high death rate in the state convict camps, and urges a change in the prison system of the state. Motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment in the case of Dr. Todd, convicted of the killing of Wall, were denied by Judge Timmonds, at Nevada, Mo., and Todd was released on a $10,-000 appeal bond. The Maryland election frauds will be brought before congress by contest proceedings brought by Congressman Jackson, of the First district, who declares the law enacted by the Gorman machine is illegal. M. J. B. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. The Gem Bar and Marble Heart Club is the place of frolic. 1911 Market street. The Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain are in the lead. They are widening their field daily at any cost. Mrs. Walker, of 4219 Kennerly avenue, is very sick. Also her mother. A regular hospital. Go to their relief. The Lousiville & Nashville road, the only road to Louisville and Nashville. All that come to the World's fair need this line. We present the cut of Mr. T.A. Ford, a most successful groceryman at 1315 Clarke avenue. See his ad elsewhere in The Palladium. Mr. and Mrs. Vanroff Clemens, bride and groom, are stopping at 2641 Morgan street, with Mrs. G. W. O'Hara. They are very happy. Mrs. Ella Barnes Johnson, of 2715 Wash street, is still selling the Mexican Indian soap. Call and try it, for it is most wonderful. 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. 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. T. A. Ford, the groceryman at 1315 Clark avenue, is meeting with success. His business is increasing. We wish him much success. Mrs. Anna Tillman was hostess at 6 o'clock dinner, Monday. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Anderson, Miss M. I. Cross and Mrs. M. A. Lawrence. Mrs. Belle Rodgers, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, entertained a few friends at 9 o'clock breakfast Christmas. Among them was Miss M. B. Cross, of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Anna Tillman was hostess at a 6 o'clock dinner Monday, the 26th. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Anderson, Miss M. B. Cross and Mrs. M. A. Lawrence. Miss Lucy M. Arnold left Monday, the 26th, to attend the state institute of Colored teachers, at Columbia, Mo.; also to make a visit in Kansas City, where a reception was given in her honor, Thursday, the 29th. Mrs. Adi Jenkins, of 2009 North Ninth street, invited a few friends to eat turkey with her Christmas day, namely: Mrs. Anna Williams, Miss Mattie B. Cross, Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence, Mr. C. L. Burk and Rev. F. C. Christmas. The turkey was fine. Mrs. A. H. Cooper and Miss Mattie Belle Cross accompanied Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence to Edwardsville, Ill., on the 28th, to spend a day or two. They were the guests of Miss E. Brandon, who entertained a few friends in their honor, Wednesday evening, the 28th. Mr. John Lucas, of 110 South Leonard avenue, shipped a box of good things to his father and mother at Pinkneyville, Ill. He never forgets the old people. His wife is as happy as her husband is in doing what she can for them. Would there were others who remembered their dear old parents. —Emperor Nicholas, of Russia, insures his life for a large sum. Mrs. Belle Rodgers, of 3944 St. Ferdinand avenue, entertained a few friends at nine o'clock breakfast Christmas morning. Among the guests was Miss M. B. Cross, of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Adie Jenkins, of 2009 North Ninth street, invited a few friends to eat Christmas dinner with her. Those present were Mrs. Anna Christmas, Miss M. B. Cross, Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence, Mr. C. L. Burk and Rev. F. C. Christmas. The turkey was fine. Miss Lucy M. Arnold left Monday, December 26, to attend the state institute of Colored teachers, held at Columbia, Mo. She will extend her visit to Kansas City, where a reception will be given in her honor, Thursday, the 29th. Mrs. A. H. Cooper and Miss Mattie Belle Cross accompanied Mrs. Mary A. Lawrence to Edwardsville, Ill., on the 28th, to spend a few days. They were the guests of Miss E. Brandon, who entertained a few friends in their honor. Wednesday evening. W. T. CURTIS. 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. M. B. MISS B. SPANN. Who lives with her mother and father, 2722 Randolph street. MISS B. SPANN. Who lives with her mother and father. 2722 Randolph street. Testimony was offered in the Blair case at St. Louis to show that James L. Blair, a year before his exposure, wrote a lay sermon, in which he depicted the sufferings and remorse of an embozier and forger. .JOTTINGS. Fire destroyed a vehicle warehouse in Council Bluffs, Ia., entailing a loss of $150,000. The United States has completed the purchase of land for the site of a naval station at Honolulu. The $15,000,000 spent on the Chicago drainage canal may be entirely wasted if St. Louis wins the injunction case. The imperial ukase of the czar is weel received generally in Russia, only the extremists appearing dissatisfied. Former President Simon Sam, of Haytis, has been condemned to prison for life for connection with alleged fraudulent bonds. The Missouri Teachers' association, now in convention at Columbia, will consider a measure providing state aid for high schools. Holland announces that she will observe the strictest neutrality, not allowing the Baltic squadron to estab- A negro in whose possession was found valuables worth nearly $000 confessed to the St. Louis police of having robbed many homes in Omaha. The Russ, of St. Petersburg, declares that Russia's policy of secrecy has cost her nearly all her warships and has covered the country with shame. Suits have been ordered to be instituted against five of the largest concessionaires at the World's fair to recover balances due the exposition company. Attorney-General Moody has brought suit in St. Paul, Minn., on behalf of the government to have the Paper trust enjoined from continuing business. Missouri judges held a conference, Tuesday, at St. Louis, on changes in the statute laws, and decided upon some changes to be recommended to the legislature. Edward Saftig, who claimed to have furnished the revolver with which President McKinley was assassinated, is under arrest again at St. Louis. He now says his story was a "pipe dream." Colorado democrats now charge that republicans, in a conspiracy to defeat Adams, stuffed the ballot boxes after the election with palsybault fraudulent democratic ballots to make political capital. F. W. Crandall, of St. Louis, who has just returned from Washington, where he had an interview with President Roosevelt, says there will be no interstate commerce legislation at this session of congress. 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. 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. Agents Wanted Both sexes, to sell our Scott's Magic Hair Straightener and Grower, and Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier. Beats anything of their kind. Sells for 30 cents each. Every woman and man will buy when shown a package. Over 100 per cent profit for agents. You can easily make clear $5 a day. We also furnish and beautify your homes without any cost to you. Write to-day for particulars. Address, Scott Remedy Co., Box 570, Louisville, Ky. The above famous remedies are for sale in St. Louis at Mrs. Mattie B. Robinson, 2318 Papin street. Holders of cotton in the southern states have begun concerted action to burn 2,000,000 bales of cotton, hoping thereby to raise the price. President Jesse of the Missouri state university aroused the protests of several negro educators, in an address before their association at Columbia, when he said Lincoln institue is not the shool that it ought to be. OLD CAMPAIGNER'S CHRISTMAS GIFF. Orpheus Academy's Christmas Offering, Christmas Decorations,hrisms and New Year Programs. Admission 25c for 30 Days. 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 loyalty 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 30 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. 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. Furnished for Receptions, Balls and Parties. Entertainers for Entertainments. John L. Fields, TEACHER of the HARP and PIANO, 1018 N. 8th Street. 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 [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. H. C. CURTIS THE STAR FURNISHED ROOM MAN Rooms like Home, Sweet, Sweet Home 705-707-709 North Fourteenth Street Branches: 1400-1908-1239-1430 Linden Street H. C. CURTIS, Prop. Monroe Motley, Mgr. Alfre Hale, Night Clerk PETER J. HARRIS Neatly Furnished Rooms 703 and 711 NORTH 14th. Street. Cranches 1433 and 1519 Lucas Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO. LENNY BROWN, Manager. FELIA BROWN, Proprietress. M. ODD FELLOWS' BAND and ORCHESTRA Under the direction of S. J. LANE, TEACHER OF MUSIC. OFFICE: 1323 WASH STREET. JOHN H. HARRIS THE ALABAMA RESTAURANT 2220 MARKET STREET, ALABAMA TOM Is the place to go when you are hungry. They have good things to eat, cooked just to suit your taste. You can get MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Visitors from Alabama should call there. Room for everybody. PERSEVERANCE LODGE 1765 G. U. O. of O. F. Meets the first and third Wednesday nights in each month at their new hall, 3719 CASS AVENUE. W. C. BLANTON, N. G. T. A. GREGORY, P. S. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Lawn avenue. Palace Bath House "BECAUSE I LOVE YOU." P [Name] J. 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- Dudley. 1721 One of the best Piano Tuners in the city of St. Louis—La Frenche. He can be found at 1118 Olive street. CUT 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. J. W. WHEELER. Reports from Washington say that, among others, the land offices in Boonville and Ironton, Mo., are to be discontinued. ORTER'S TAILORING 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. 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. 2234 Market St [Picture of a woman with a white dress and a bow tie.] MISS RACHEL ELLISON. LOVE YOU." 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 Prutt, 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. M. Cannon, as "Prudence Frechart." Seats are now on sale at the Colored drug stores. 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 Shop And baths is the nearest, warmest baths and shop in the city. Clean towels used in every case, for the coal man as well as the clerk in the office. Four barbers who can shave any person with ease and satisfaction. Try them. JOHN W. ALPHRAN, Mgr. ROOMS FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen, at 3232 Lawton avenue. FOR RENT—Three rooms and nice cellar at 3961 Fairfax. Reference required. ROOMS FOR RENT—716 N. Jefferson avenue. Mrs. Emma Murphy. For Rent Cheap—Fine rooms, water and gas, in a good neighborhood, 6123 South Seventh street. Call at 6129 Pennsylvania avenue for keys. 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. For Ladies and Gentlemen 1910 WE HOPE THERE WILL BE NO CONTENTION. Let the Presiding Elders Keep Their Places and Not Try to Infringe 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 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 enterferie 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. E Mr. Jeff Webb, better known as "Airship," Chicago's crack comedian, is now at the Marble Heart club, and has made a big hit with all who have seen him this week. He is putting on a sketch entitled, "The Man With Many Wives." Barnes and Edwards are in a dancing and singing sketch, entitled "The Black 400." They are making a tremendous hit. Call at the Gem and Marble Heart club and spend an evening, and have a good time, at 1911 Market street. H. B. WHITE, Proprietor. HARVEY CROSS, Manager. 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. 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. John W. Wheeler, Jr., is again an active worker for the Palladium. All contracts made by him are G. 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 HOME PROTECTIVE ASS'N, 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 11th 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, EUROPEAN. 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 at DOUGLASS HALL on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month MRS. FANNIE LEE. Royal Mistress. BERTHA TOLBERT, Royal Secretary. J. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. WILLIAM T. DAVIS, SHAVING PARLOR, First-Class Barber Shop and First-Class Work Guaranteed. Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS CONFYED FROM OR TO UNION STATION. 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 Pickett's Cough Drops. A 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. W. T. Curtis' Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET STREET. nes, Liquors and Ciga Wines, Liquors and Cigars. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Meals can be Ordered by Telephone, Kluloch C 1199 uous Anheuser Beer. 2323 M ING, MIXERS. JOHN Headquarters for Colored Professionals ROSEBUD BE TOM TURPIN, Proprietor. OL ROOM IN CONNECTION Vectors of Applegate's Old Rosebud T-CLASS CAFE in Rear. Open all Night. All Prices. Private Dining-Room. 22 MARKET ST., ST. LOUIS PHONE: Kinloch D855. Douglass Social 106 WALNUT STREET accommodations in every respect. The be gladto welcome you at this cozy r CH D 2127 CHAS. NARCISE, WPORT CA SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALTY Market Street, St. Louis OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. QUICK SERVIC LS AT ALL HOT LOWERY & MASON, OF DALLAS, OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Your "NEW YEAR'S DIN AT THE JGLASS CA Also the Famous Anheuser Beer. 2323 Market St. DAVE YOUNG, MIXERS. JOHN M. 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. 2321 Market Street, St. Louis, Mo. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. QUICK SERVICE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. LOWERY & MASON, OF DALLAS, OF FORT WORTH, Take YOur "NEW YEAR'S DINNER" DOUGLASS CAFE. OPENED UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. 15 inside of the building. Meals at Mode Drinks Served from the Bar. WATKINS, - - - Propri Rooms 4 and 5 inside of the building. Meals at Moderate Prices Drinks Served from the Bar. J. P. WATKINS, - - - Proprietor. PETER H. BURKE GEORGE W. T. Curt 232 Wines, Also the Famous Art DAVE YOUNG, Night. Headquarter THE R POOL R Distributors of Also a FIRST-CLASS All 2220-22 MA The Dou 2106 V First-class accomo will be glad PHONE KINLOCH D 2127 NEW SHORT 2321 Mark OPEN DAY MEALS LO OF Take YOU DOUG Rooms 4 and 5 inside J. P. WA New Year's Eve By MILDRED M'NEAL Tryst of the Old Y Come from the u With briefly claspin Pass here amid t There is no word o Of errors past or Yet each reads in t The record of u The Red Signal-F A NEW-YEAR'S STORY. By Annie Hamilton Donny Tryst of the Old Year and the New! Come from the utmost bounds of time, With briefly clasping hands these two Pass here amid the frost and rime. The Red Signal-Flag. A NEW-YEAR'S STORY. By Annie Hamilton Donnell. Desire Drummond was writing the first entry in her new diary, for it was New Year's day. She had opened the little book with a queer sense of unacquaintedness and hesitation. She always felt that way about opening a new diary, she told Roxy, the cat. six years previous to this new year today. It didn't matter if it were five or six—or seven or eight—so long as you subtracted four of the years. The "signal code" was in the back of all the rest. Desire turned the pages to it with tremulous fingers. She read it aloud as if to "I feel as if I'd ought to be introduced to it, Roxy." she laughed softly. "When you've written in the old one 365 times — summered and wintered with it and told it how bad your rheumatism was, — you feel at home and real intimate with it. But when you open a creaky new one that won't stay open, but keeps shutting up as if it didn't want anything to do with you or your rheumatism—when you do that, Roxy, it makes you feel like a perfect stranger." In tiny, old-fashioned, neat letters the sputtering pen traced "Pleasant" on the clean page of the new year. Then Desire paused and looked meditative out of her window searching for inspiration. A faint dab of red caught her eye from 1873 THE SPLUTTERING PEN TRACED "PLEASANT" ON THE CLEAN PAGE OF THE NEW YEAR. the unpainted house set diagonally across the road. Though for four years Desire Drummond had not willingly looked at the small old house, yet for four years she had always seen it, when she looked out of her window. It was right there, an uncomely blot on her "view"—how could she help it? The splash of red color was in one of its tiny paned front windows, and for the moment Desire's heart beat a little faster than usual. When had she seen that red signal flag before?—but it wasn't a signal flag of course. Delight was drying something red in the sun; probably she'd washed out a spot in that old red table cover. Suddenly as if of its own accord quite uninfluenced by the slender old fingers, the pen began to write again. "There's a red flag in Delight's window," it wrote rather faster than usual, with not so much painstaking attention to 1-dottings and t-crossings. "But it's probably a spot drying in her red table spread. It isn't likely to be anything else after four years." The little book creaked shut, as if relieved at the chance, and Desire Drummond gazed out of her window again, not looking at the little old house across the road, but seeing it and its red signal flag, and nothing else. Roxy leaped heavily to the window sill and looked out, too. The big gray head rubbed lovingly against the little gray one. "I'm not looking, Roxy, but it's there,—I see it." Desire murmured wistfully. "You see it, too, you know you do. You're looking down the road at the meeting-house, but you see Delight's red flag! You think it's a spot in her table-spread drying in the sun, but you don't know it is. You're thinking maybe it isn't, just as I am." Roxy's soft purr pleaded guilty to the charge. It was four years—but Roxy only knew it was a long time, a very long time—since she had been allowed to catch plump mice in the little old brown shed across the road. "If it should be anything else, Roxy,—not a spot drying,—if it should mean what it used to—" She lifted the big cat down suddenly and opened one of her table drawers, where rows of black-bound diaries were neatly packed away, and selected one that bore a date five or --- six years previous to this new year today. It didn't matter if it were five or six,—or seven or eight,—so long as you subtracted four of the years. The "signal code" was in the back of all the rest. Desire turned the pages to it with tremulous fingers. She read it aloud as if to Roxy: "Red—trouble. Come over. "White—well, call me." "White—all's well. "Blue—nothing but rheumatism. Will come over as soon as it clears off. "Green—come to tea. Have made pork cake." The little "code" ran on through one or two more colors. But Desire's eyes went back to the first and third signals. "Red—trouble. Come over," and then the third with its quaint ending—Desire smiled over that. She and Delight had always spoken of their rheumatism as "clearing off," instead of getting well. She and Delight had always had rheumatism; it had been a strong connecting link between them always. Delight had inherited hers from her mother.—Desire hers from her father. They used to laugh and say they couldn't see that there was much choice between the feminine kind and the masculine! Both of 'em hurt! How often they used to laugh! That was another connecting link. When they were little bits, they had cried together over their names and made long lists of the beautiful "poetry-names" they longed for, on the walls of Delight's shed -Isobel, -Ethelind, -Jeannette, -Maude Mathilde,—how they had pored over the lovely names and "chosen" again and again! But when they grew older, they had laughed over the quaint old names their mothers had put their heads together and given them. For they had been named on the same day, when they lay, little red-faced, squirming morsels in the same big cradle. The mothers had waited until they were a month old and then met together for mutual counsel. "Red,—trouble. Come over." Desire shut up the diary sharply, but the words kept saying themselves over and over to her. She could not forget them. Of course it was a spot in the red table cloth, drying in the sun, but it kept on saying: "Trouble. Come over," "Trouble. Come over,"—all the morning. It took the pleasure out of the sunshine and clear, sweet air, the soft, new-fallen snow and the cheery calls of the chickadees,—out of the whole bright New Year's day. Even Roxy could not settle down to her alternate naps and placid meditations in the sunny window. She followed her uneasy mistress about, uneasy, too, and full of wistful sympathy. But Roxy was wise and said nothing. Some things 'tis better not even to purr to one another. Four years ago a trivial misunderstanding had separated these two lonely women. It had not amounted to much in the beginning,—a little grievance only,—but with true New England pertinacity they had clung each to her own hurt, nursing it into vigorous life. It was four years old now. The narrow width of a country roadway that ran between the two little brown houses might have been the breadth of the sea. In the early afternoon, Desire and Roxy had New Year's callers. The minister came first and prayed with them in his simple, heartfelt way. He thanked the Lord for peace and goodwill on earth,—for the pleasant old year and the beautiful beginning of the new one. It was a grateful, comforting prayer; there was nothing in it about misunderstandings and trouble and rheumatism Then the doctor's wife came in with her baby, and stayed long enough to patch a pair of little stockings. Then Mrs. Deacon Blinn came—then Hosy Todd's two little girls,—last of all, laughing Jeff Randy. "Merry Chris—I mean Happy New Year!" laughed Jeff. "Thought I'd come an' wish it. I've been to all the this-side-o—the street houses up to here, an I'm comin' back on the other side—'exceptin' I shan't go to Tolly Wallace's house." "Why not to Tolly's, Jeffy?" Jeffy laughed—he always laughed. "Cause we've fell out," he said, cheerly. "You don't go to folk's houses you've fell out with an' wish 'em Happy New year's, do you?" Desire Drummond winced in spite of herself. But she had her duty to do to this little laughing child. "I-I should call at Tolly's, too, Jeffy," she said, virtuously, "you try it, and see how much happier you'll feel." "But I'm happy enough now," laughed Jeffy. "Then do it to make Tolly happier,—try that." "M-m—," mumbled Jeffy, stooping to lay kind red mittens on Roxy's furry neck. It took time to digest advice like that. He hadn't thought of Tolly's side of the question. Tolly was just getting over the measles—Jeffy remembered suddenly that it wasn't any fun to "get over" the measles. Then Tolly lived alone with his grandmother,—not in a riotous little nest, full of brothers and sisters. Probably you got very lonely living alone with your grandmother;—probly you'd like to have somebody come in an' say "Wisher Happy New Year!" "Well, I will," laughed Jeffy, sunnily. "I guess it's time me an 'Tolly fell in'" He was off in a little whirl, and Desire and Roxy were alone again. "Roxy, did you hear that? I thought I was preaching to him, and you heard how he preached to me! 'A little child,'—'a little child,'" she added softly. Her plain, wholesome face grew very thoughtful. Roxy rubbed against her skirts, unheeded. "A little child—laughing Jeffy—shall lead them—me," she mused, "across the street—to Delight. Roxy, Roxy, listen to me!"—she began to laugh sobbingly, "I guess it's time me an' Delight fell in!" It was sunset when she and Roxy went across the dividing line. From the warm, red west a radiance was falling in a pathway of soft light. It seemed to lead out of Heaven to Delight's little brown door, and Desire stepped lightly along in it, no more bitterness or hurt in her heart. The red signal flag was still in the window, and she saw it was not the red table cover. It was the little old signal flag itself! "We'll go right in, Roxy, just as we used in—what! you want to go in by the sned door? Well, run along then,—run along then! I suppose catching mice is your way of making up!" She opened the front door briskly—after four years!—and stepped into the dark little hall. Delight was in the sitting-room door, waling. "Delight!" "Desire! Desire! I knew you'd come!" "Red,—trouble. Come over," quoted Desire, trying to laugh, but crying. They were both crying. "I tried to believe you A boy in a coat. "I GUESS IT'S TIME ME AN TOLLY FELL IN!" were drying your red table cloth in the window,—oh, I tried not to come fast enough!" "But you're here,—you're here," sobbed Delight. "Desire, wait!—stand right still a minute, where you are. I want to say some,—Happy New Year, Desire." "Happy New Year, Delight." It was all there in those three little words. What need for explanations, protestations, promises? The last red gleam from the west fell across both their glad old faces, like a kiss of peace. Afterward Roxy scratched her way in with a plump dead mouse, presenting it first to one of them and then to the other, in gentle uncertainty. And they all three sat in the twilight together. "It was 'trouble.'" Delight said. "That's why I chose the red signal. I said to myself this morning, when I woke up, 'It's New Year's,' Delight Wetherill," I said, 'are you going to do what you've been trying to do so long? Or are you going to wait another four years? And then all of a sudden I decided 'you're going to, Delight Wetherill!' But I couldn't move an inch to do it. There I was stiff with the rheumatism. I guess the feminine kind's the worst, Desire!" Desire nodded. "I guess so, Delight. Go on," she said. "I couldn't go on! There I was. I didn't crawl out o' bed till noon, and I didn't limber up any till I saw you and Roxy coming acrost in the sunshine. I forgot I had the rheumatism then! I don't feel's if I should ever have it again." "So you put up the red signal 'Trouble—Come over?' Desired mused thoughtfully. "Yes,—oh, I had to! It was New Year's day, Desire, and you and me had been divided long enough. I said to myself I couldn't bear another year. I said the time to make it up was the first day of the new year. And there I was! I couldn't stir." "And the beginning and the ending were the first day," Delight murmured, softly. Under the cover of the darkness the two old hands stole together and clung, as long ago two little childish ones had clung together. Roxy purred from skirt to skirt impartially. There are times when 'tis better not to say anything, but a little gentle purring does no harm.—Country Gentleman WOMAN IND HOME A PRETTY DAISY PILLOW. Crochet Work Employed for This Novel Pillow, Which Can Easily Be Made. Any little girl who is able to crochet can easily make this pretty gift for mother, says the Boston Globe. First draw two circles any size you wish (18 inches in diameter is a good size) on paper. Cut out circle and lay on square of sage green denim (18x18 inches), and cut the denim into a circle the exact size of the paper circle. Then buy one spool of white silk finished cotton, one spool of dark green (for the leaves), and one spool of yellow. Crochet the daisies and leaves according to the following directions: For the daisies make four chain, using the yellow silk-finished cotton. In the first ch, make as many s c as are required to make a perfect circle. Break the silk and tie in the white; * ch 10, work back 10 s c in the ch just made, and fasten down with sl st. Pass to next st of center, and repeat from *; repeat all around. The flowers seen from the side are made as follows: With the yellow silk make one-half circle, and work petals around the outer edge, as directed above. To make a side vein, showing the under side of flower, make a quarter circle with the green silk, and work petals around the edge as before directed. If you wish to vary the length of the petals you may do so by making some of the chains shorter than others. For the leaves, work 4 ch with the green silk, 3 d c in the first ch; turn and make 2 d c in the last st of the round just made. Work 2 sts in the next 2 sts of the last round; turn, make 2 d c in last st of last round, 3 d c in next 3 sts; turn and repeat for next row. Now nar- A DAISY PILLOW A DAISY PILLOW. row 1 st in each round till there are but 2 sts left. Insert the hook in both sts, and draw the silk through both sts; this points the end of leaf. Vary the size of leaves by making more or less sts at the beginning, widening and narrowing as directed for first leaf. Sew the flowers and leaves on the pillow as shown in accompanying illustration and draw with lead pencil the stems. Outline stems with the green silk. It is a good idea to buttonhole the leaves and flowers onto the denim. When this side is completed cut another circle of denim the same size, for back. Around the edge you may use a cord, a ruffle of ribbon or a ruffle of the denim with a herring bone stitch around edge of ruffle. This is also very pretty made with yellow daisies with brown centers on brown linen. LETTER-WRITING Do not write long business letters. Do not write brief letters of friendship. Avoid writing over the head of your correspondent. Never use words with which you are not familiar. Always use unruled paper of fine texture. Avoid a pronounced color. Under no circumstances send half a sheet of paper, even for the briefest note. Use only black ink. Never write of another anything which you would not want him to see. Do not write of personal or other important matters to strangers or ordinary acquaintances. Do not fill your letter with lengthy excuses for your silence. Do not send an important message on a postal card, and never use them for notes of invitation. Care of the Hands. When washing the hands always use a pure soap containing no free alkali and rinse the soap thoroughly away. Chapped hands are common to individuals with poorly circulating blood, and also to those who frequently immerse their hands in either hot or cold water. This cosmetic jelly should be used frequently as a preventive of a rough, sensitive surface. Thirty grains of gum tragacanth, seven ounces of rose water, one-half ounce of glycerin, one-half ounce of alcohol, one teaspoonful of pure borax and two drops of oil of rose. Let the tragacanth stand in the rose water for three days, strain and add other ingredients. This makes a delightfully lovely clear jelly, which dries immediately upon application and which never leaves the skin oily. It can be used on face or hands. Apple Gelatin: Make an ordinary apple sauce, having it rather thin. To every pint of this add a tablespoonful of soaked gelatin, beat hard and set aside to cool. Serve with rich cream or heap upon it uncooked meringue, sweetened.—Marion Harland. HOW TO USE OLD CHINA. The next time anyone in your family breaks a piece of china do not throw away the pieces, but save them carefully. If the piece broken should be a large plate, it will be especially valuable to you, although anything of the sort will be of use. If you have no paints of your own, wait until the family have some painting done about the house. Then get a little of the paint and a small brush. For five cents you can buy at any grocery store a small package of china cement, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. This will fasten together the edges of the broken china until the plate or other piece looks as good as now. However, it would not do to use it as if it had never been broken, NOVEL CHINA PIECE. for a very little use would smash it altogether, but for ornamental purposes it is all right. Cut from any old magazine the prettiest figure you can find. It must be a shilhouette figure; that is, full profile. You will find a large variety, especially in the advertising pages. Paste several of these figures lightly all over the bottom of the plate, or if the object broken be a pitcher or cup, all over the outside surface. Now paint over the whole thing, pictures and all, with your paint, putting on a good, thick coat. Before the paint is dry, loosen with a pin the edges of the figures you have pasted on the china. Now strip them all off, being very careful not to smudge the edges. Of course, there will be no paint on the china where it was covered by the picture, and the outline of the picture will show in white again its surrounding background of paint. The plate, thus prepared, will make a very dainty and attractive ornament, and you will find it lots of fun making this novel use of old bits of china. COUNTRY GIRL COSMETICS The girl living on a farm has so many materials at hand with which to make acceptable gifts to city friends, and not the least of these are the ingredients for harmless but helpful cosmetics. And, by the way, asks the Pilgrim, did you know that word cosmetic was derived from a Greek term signifying skilled in the art of decoration or ornament? From the first, rhubarb sprouts and lettuce leaves on through spinach (for coloring creams and lotions), strawberries, cucumbers, watermelons and quince, with honey and milk and nuts, the girl on the farm has the best and purest materials to choose from and work with. An expensive Italian cream is made from the ground green seeds of cucumbers, melons and pumpkins made into flour which is slightly perfumed and made into a paste with sweet cream. The basis of nearly all washes for chapped hands is quince seeds, so one can make their own at slight expense by adding extract of witch hazel to the emulsion. With care the girl living on a farm should have the proverbial rose leaf or peaches and cream complexion until she is at least 75 years of age. The juice of cucumbers enters largely into the preparation of many face creams and watermelon juice is a famous southern face wash. Tomato juice is fine for an oily, greasy skin and the acid of strawberries rivals that of lemons as a bleaching agent. The basis of the most satisfactory cream is clarified mutton tallow, which, made creamy with almond oil, sweet with your favorite perfume and colored with the juices of lettuce, spinach, rose petals or currants, will give both beauty and pleasure to the recipient. Try out mutton suet in a double boiler just as lard is rendered, and when it is cold use the top portion, melting it in a bowl set in hot water, strain through a hair sieve, then through cheese cloth, and heat in the almond oil or other ingredients while still creamy. The addition of one dram of tincture of benzoin or one-half a dram of salicylic acid will prevent the emulsion from becoming rancid. One's Own Flower Many of the titled Englishwomen whose names are also those of flowers favor their namesakes as table decorations. The beautiful blonde Princess Henry of Pless, daughter of that famous English beauty, Mrs. Cornwallis West, is called "Daisy" by her friends, and this flower often decorates her dining table, while Lady de Trafford, one of whose names is Violet, often decorates her table with silver bowls of these flowers. Even the men are not averse to this pretty custom, and roses were the sole decoration at a large ball given by Lord Rosehey The Lemon Bath A lemon bath is considered a daily necessity in the West Indies. Three or four limes or lemons are cut into the water and allowed to lie for half an hour, so that the juice may be extracted. Such a bath gives to the skin a delightful sense of freshness and cleanliness. Trick of Indian Fakirs Trick of Indian Fakirs. Many feats performed by Indian fakirs are extraordinary, but few are cleverer than one wherein a child is seen suspended from the eyelids of a performer. A boy was placed in a common net attached to a cord at each end of which was a small cup. These cups the fakir placed over his eyes, where they remained fast. Then the man lays his head back as far as possible, thus raising the boy from the ground, meantime holding his arms extended. So far as could be seen there was no other support to the burden than the little cups, which presumably were held in place by the bones of the cheek and forehead.—Chicago Chronicle. Mule Never Runs Over. Touching the protest we occasionally hear against the dangerous practice of driving loose mules through the streets, it may be well to assure the timorous that there is no possible danger of a mule running over a child. You may set a baby in the middle of Marietta street and drive 1,000 mules at a wild gallop through it and not one would hurt the baby. It is well enough to give a mule's heels a wide berth, but one ever heard of a child or man being run over by one. You could not drive a mule over a child.—Atlanta Commercial. An Accommodating Girl He—"Oh wad some power the gittle gie us to see ourselves as others see us." She—Here, Fido, Fido, Fido! I wonder where that doggie is? "Why do you want the homely little wretch in here?" "I merely wished to give you a chance to see yourself as others see you."—Cleveland Leader. Ladrones & Mismener When the American troops took the Ladrone islands a sailor lost a revolver on the beach. The native who found it immediately went out in a boat and visited every transport until he was able to restore the article to its owner. And this example of scrupulous honesty comes from a place the name of which means "Thieves' island."—Buffalo Express. Translent. Examiner-You know, Mr. Want- briefs, that things real are those which are permanent, fixed and immovable. Now, name one thing that seems to have all the attributes of realty, but is, in law, personality. Embryo Lawyer—Er—a—er—a—pow- der mill.—Puck. 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Whatever form of illness afflicts you, our interesting treatise, Cause of Diseases in Women, will explain your trouble and our method of cure. A copy will be mailed free with a Genuine Sample of the Tablets, to any woman addressing THE PISO COMPANY Clark and Liberty Streets, WARREN, PA. LEWIS'S SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5 CIGAR ANNUAL SALE 7,000,000 PATENTS 48-page book FREE, highest references, FITZGERALD & CO, Box K, Washington, D.C. RELIGIOUS MATTERS IN HIS NAME. They laughed at him, a soulless, cheerless laugh, And made a smile with pretense to be bland, Because he stooped and raised a beggar's staff And placed it in its owner's hand, And dropped a coin within his thriftless cup, To comfort him—that he might drink and sup. They said: "Ah, me! What next? One dare you?" And saw him stop to soothe a child's dis- may. may, to brush the soil from off its Sunday dress, And send it comforted upon its homeward may. Not much, "its true, yet dimly one may see The Christ and catch a glimpse of far-off Galice. Eccentric to extreme! He led a drunken boy Out from the crowd, away from laugh and jeer. Beyond the reach of them who would des- trify And dropped upon his hand a kindly tear, To let him know that one walked by his side To save him from himself and evils that betide. Absurd beyond belief! It merits jest and sneer! That he in open day would thus himself demean— To give a bunch of flowers without a sign o knee To one who walked the path of erring Magdalene. Her eyes welled with her tears—the flowers she reverent prest Against her heart—and God knows all the rest. -S. B. McManus, in Ram's Horn. HE COULD CLIMB. Workman in an Elevator Shaft Fur nishes Text for Sermon to A man working on an elevator was telling his experiences as a workman in one of the large skyscrapers. He said that he could begin working in the shaft at the bottom, and go on up, slowly, climbing as the work progressed. But that he could not go in at the top and begin working. The height was too great to begin there; yet he had no difficulty if he worked his way up in the shaft. It was a striking illustration of a great truth that few young people appreciate. Most of us want to go in at the top somewhere, and begin to work. Not all of us are willing to go in at the bottom and work our way up. One of the reasons why some young men have fallen is because they went in at the top where their fathers were working, and tried to work in the same way. Perhaps they sought only the easy places at the top, places which others had reached by hard working and climbing, and they could not stand the height—so they fell to the bottom. It is a good thing to reach the top in anything; but it is not a good thing to be carried there and placed in position without having the experience of climbing, by slow degrees, until the top is reached. Hard work has its advantage in this, that it furnishes a place to stand on in time of promotion; it steadies one when he reaches the top.—Service. HAD LEARNED TO OBEY. Incident in Life of Gen. Havelock Which Showed His Strict Fidelity to Duty. It is told of Gen. Havelock that one day, when a boy, his father, having some business to do, left him on London bridge, and bade him wait there till he came back. The father was detained and forgot his son, not returning to the bridge all that day. In the evening he reached bome, and after he had rested a little while, his wife inquired: "Where is Harry?" The father thought a moment. "Dear me!" said he, "I quite forgot Harry. He is on London bridge, and has been there for eight hours waiting for me." He hastened away to relieve the boy, and found him just where he had left him in the morning, pacing to and fro like a sentinel on his beat. The strict fidelity to duty which the boy gloriously displayed on this occasion showed itself in after years and was the means of winning many a famous victory in battle. His Habit of Praver "As far back as I can remember," said a wise and good man, "I had the habit of thanking God for everything I received, and of asking Him for everything I wanted. If I lost my book, or any of my playthings, I prayed that I might find it. I prayed walking along the streets, in school or out of school, whether playing or studying. I did this because it seemed natural to do so. I thought of God as everywhere present, full of kindness and love. Who would not be offended if children talked to Him." That man was Dr. Charles Hodge, the distinguished scholar and preacher. How happy all children would be if they were to talk with God as their father, which he did as a child, and have also the habit of thanking God! Too often when our prayers are answered we forget to give God thanks. Change Cars. If you find yourself on the wrong road, get off, change cars and go the other way. The ticket to the Land of the Lost will not be accepted on the Through Limited to the Kingdom of the Sky. The road is managed by a different corporation and the rates on the down grade will not carry you to the Celestial City. United Presbyterian. THE LORD VISITED HIM. Remarkable Instance Related by a Western Preacher of Gcd's Providential Care. A pastor of a western church relates this incident which he considers a special Providence to him, although some people think it was only a coincidence. He says he was recently called to a new pastorate and had exhausted all his ready means. It was getting late in the autumn and was cold. His supply of wood was nearly exhausted, and he had not enough to go over the Sabbath. This want troubled him so much during the week that he could not prepare his usual sermon. (He had never tried to prepare two sermons in a week but once, when the sermons were not very valuable.) On Saturday afternoon he ment into the village to see how he could get a load of wood to last over the Sabbath, for he had a family and could not go over the Sabbath without wood. He thought he would try and borrow five dollars from his deacon who lived on a farm a few miles in the country, and came into the village every Saturday afternoon. When he reached the village he went into the drug store of one of his members and asked the privilege to write a note to the deacon. Stepping behind a desk he took a sheet of note paper and began to write. He got as far as to say: "Dear Friend," when a hand came around the desk with a five-dollar bill in it, and he heard a voice that said to him: "Take that; I have heard you preach." The voice came from a man who stood behind the desk, not a member of his church, who never gave him a dollar before. The pastor's eyes filled with tears, and it seemed like the Lord. He was thrilled all over. He caught his breath and managed to thank the gentleman. As he opened the front door he saw a load of wood standing on the street near the door. He stepped up to the wagon and asked the man who drove it if the wood was for sale. The man replied that it was, so he bought the wood and got onto the wagon, as the man asked him to do, and the next Sabbath his family was comfortable. He says he did not need any notes to preach the next Sabbath, for his heart was so full that he preached extemporaneously with great liberty, and some of his members came to him after the sermon and asked how he preached so effectively. He replied that "the Lord had visited him."—Dr. John D. Parker, in Herald and Presbyter. JOY IN AFFLICTION. How a Bed-Ridden Woman Preached a Wonderful Sermon by Her Cheerfulness. A girl belonging to a church society went to call upon a cripple, taking some sweet spring flowers to the invalid. After a little conversation, the visitor asked: "Don't you get tired of being tied to that bed day and night, Miss Grey, week after week?" "Yes, I think I do sometimes; that is, I grow bodily tired," was the response. "But I try not to think of that. I only want to remember that God is good and merciful. In His love He spared me even though I am crippled, to live that I might learn to know Him here. You see, before I was hurt I never thought about Him as being a real Friend and Helper. But since I have been compelled to lie here quiet and helpless, I can even find joy and thankfulness in my affliction; I live to serve Him and that crowds almost every other thought out." And the one who had come to minister went away feeling that she had received more than she had given during that visit. Truly, only those who know Him for the loving Saviour that He is can say this—Ram's Horn. RAM'S HORN SPEAR POINTS. No guise is too good for sin to appropriate. Yesterday's remedies cannot work today's reforms. It is the gifts we use and not the ones we have that make us. David's brightest thoughts came to him in his darkest days. Right relations with God is the first duty of every young man. Nature study is empty without the study of our own natures. When a man brags of his virtues the devil is the first to applaud. Faith is a telescope; the vision comes from looking through it, not at it. Prayer is simply our expression when we become conscious of God's presence. The worst thing in this world is not dying; it is being dead and not knowing it. A minute with the Redeemer in the morning may save an hour of regret at night. When the Body Grows Weaker. When God is God, gain and growth need never cease in one of His children. There is no "dead line" here, no matter how far back into physical youth the gossip of the world may try to force that line. Many an aged saint has realized, as no younger person can, that while the body is daily growing weaker, the life within is daily growing stronger. And there are things that are worth more than bodily strength. Those who are most possessed of physical strength are usually least noted for intellectual or spiritual power. And those in whom the physical powers are waning, after a life of service in Christ, may rejoice in saying with Paul: "Our citizenship is in Heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ; Who shall fashion anew the body of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the body of His glory."—Christian Work. Paupers in the Mining Region. In several mining counties of Pennsylvania the local authorities are attempting to secure legislation that will fasten the expense of paupers and criminals upon the coal companies which brought them to the neighborhood. In both the anthracite and the soft-coal regions there are many assaults, robberies and murders, for which the county treasures have to pay. The majority of the inmates of the county hospitals, poor houses and jails are injured or discharged men from the mines. The legislation proposed is to require the corporation which brings the man to the county to give surety for him in some what like manner to the bonds required from foreign steamship companies.—N. Y. World. Tobacco Blinness Dr. McNab, of the Manchester Royal eye hospital, has discovered hitherto undreamt of perils in the humble pipe. Giving evidence in a compensation case at the local county court, he said he considered the defective vision of a plaintiff was caused, not by a blow from a brick, but by "tobacco blindness." He said that one and a half ounces of tobacco a week were quite sufficient to impair the eyesight, and he had known a case where a man of middle age was a sufferer from the effects of half an ounce a week. Argument for Matrimony. Mortality among bachelors from the ages of 30 to 45 is said to be 27 per cent, while among married men of the same age it is 18 per cent. For 41 bachelors who attain the age of 40 years there are 78 married men who attain the same age. The difference is still more striking in persons of advanced age. At 60 years of age there remain but 22 bachelors for 48 married men; at 70, 11 bachelors for 27 married men; and at 80 three bachelors for nine married men. Difference Between Now and Then. "When I was your age," said the aunt, "we did not regard it as at all in keeping with good breeding to take a proposal of marriage so lightly." "O, auntie," explained the girl, who had been recounting the scalps she had taken during the summer, "it is just the same now, I think. The proposals we regard seriously enough, but we never take the men seriously."—Chicago Tribune. Modifving It Uncle John—So you don't like your teacher, Tommy? Tommy (savagely)—No, I don't. I wish he was at the bottom of the sea! "Oh, come, now, Tommy! That's too much to say." "Well, I wish he was at the bottom of Jones' mill pond, then."—Philadelphia Press. Petroleum in Limestone. The Trenton rock of the Ohio and Indiana oil fields is the only notable instance of limestone in which petroleum is found. Petroleum-bearing strata are about the same the world over, and as a rule consist of bituminous clay shales, interstratified with sandstone and conglomerates. Limestones rarely contain petroleum. Magnesite in California. Magnesite, which is used in the making of fire brick and other fireproof building materials, has been discovered in large quantities in Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties, California. They are the only known deposits in the United States. Hitherto America has imported magnesite from Greece and Syria. Respectful Silence. Old gentleman (to restaurant waiter) —I believe it is improper to speak disrespectfully of one's elders? Restaurant Waiter—So I've heard, sir. "Then I will be silent concerning this fowl you have just brought me."—Smith's Weekly. So the Poor Dog Was Gone Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard and rubbered. The cupboard was bare. She looked mournfully at her poor dog. Then an idea struck her. And she had sausage for supper.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE MARKETS. New York, Dec. 30 CATTLE—Native Steers $ 4 25 @ 5 06 CATTLE—Native Steers $ 4 25 @ 5 06 FLOUR—Winter Wheat. 3 75 @ 5 85 WHEAT—No. 2 Red (new). 3 75 @ 5 85 CORN—No. 2 55% @ 5 65 CORN—No. 2 55% @ 5 65 PORK—Mess (new). 13 09 @ 15 50 LARD—Western Steam. 7 20 ST. LOUIS. COTTON—Middling @ 7 COTTON—Middling @ 7 COTTON—Middling @ 7 Cows and Heifers. 2 50 @ 4 50 CALVES (per 100 lbs). 4 50 @ 6 75 HOGS—Fair to Choice. 4 00 @ 4 77 SHEEP—Fair to Choice. 5 74 @ 5 90 FLOUR—Patent. 4 00 @ 5 50 Other Grades. 4 25 @ 5 15 WHEAT—No. 2 Red (new). @ 1 15% CORN—No. 2 78 @ 73% CATS—No. 2 78 @ 73% WOOL—Tub Washed @ 29% Other Grades @ 29% HAY—Cutter. 9 50 @ 12 00 BUTTER—Cutter Dairy. 17 @ 23% EGGS @ 22 @ 24 LARD—Choice Steam @ 6 52% PORK—Standard Mess(new) @ 11 55 CHICAGO CATTLE—Native Steers. 5 00 @ 6 00 HOGS—Fair to Choice. 4 25 @ 4 75 SHEEP—Fair to Choice. 4 75 @ 5 35 FLOUR—Print Steals. 5 00 @ 5 50 Sprinkles Patents. 5 00 @ 5 50 WHEAT—No. 3 Spring. 1 00 @ 1 12 No. 2 Red. 1 15% @ 1 17% CORN—No. 2 62% @ 25% CORN—No. 2 62% @ 25% LARD @ 6 75 PORK 11 30 @ 11 40 KANASAS CITY CATTLE—Native Steers. 5 00 @ 6 25 HOGS—Fair to Choice. 4 00 @ 4 67% WHEAT—No. 2 Red (new). 1 00 @ 1 11 CORN—No. 2 Mixed. @ 42% OATS—No. 2 @ 31% NEW ORLEANS. CATTLE—High Grade. 5 50 @ 6 00 CORN—No. 2 @ 60% OATS—No. 2 @ 67% HATS—High Grade. 15 00 @ 16 00 CORN—No. 2 Mixed. @ 13 00 BACON—Short Rib Sides. @ 9% COTTON—Middling @ 7% IMMANANAPOLIS. WHEAT—Native Steers (new). 1 15 @ 116 CORN—No. 2 Mixed. @ 44% OATS—No. 2 Mixed. @ 31% ST. JACOBS OIL The Old Monk Cure for Pains and Aches of the human family, relieves and cures promptly. Price 25c. and 50c. PILES FISTULA—27 YEARS ESTABLISHED We send FREE and postpaid a 232-page treatise on FILLES, FISTULA and DISEASES OF THE BESTIM. Also 190-page treatise on DISEASES OF WOMEN. Of the thousands of prominent people cured by our mild method, HONE PAID A CENT TILL CURED—we furnish their names and letters on application. DRS. THORNTON & MINOR. 1031 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., and 3969 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. Brown Friesssee. Drain large oysters, and to the liquor add some dark, well-seasoned beef stock; cook ten minutes together, and strain. In a spider melt some butter, and let it slightly brown; then add half the quantity of flour as of butter, blend and brown—without burning—to a rich darkness; add the oysters, moving them about gently for a few seconds, then pour in enough of the strained stock to make a sauce of a medium consistency. Serve on small rounds of toast.—Woman's Home Companion. Biggest of Stables Emperor William of Germany will have a stable for his horses which will cost $2,000,000. Its length along the Spree river will be three "short blocks" in New York. It will have room for 270 horses, room for 300 vehicles and two great tanbark riding rings. It will take three years to build the stable, and it will be finer than that of any other reigning monarch.—N. Y. World A Fast Fly. A fly so minute as to be almost invisible ran three inches in a half second, and was calculated to make no less than 510 steps in the time a healthy man would take to breathe once. A man with proportionate agility could run 24 miles a minute.—Chicago Inter Ocean. Material Man. "I'm afraid your love is growing cold," said the young wife, arranging the last hairpin in her hair. "No," replied the husband, hurrying downstairs, "but I know my breakfasts."—Yonkers Statesman. Suspicious Gont. Parson Johnson—I undakstand Deacon Jackson hab had a recurrence ob de gout in his left leg. Elder Berry—Yes, it always seems to strike in dat leg! I undakstand de doc'ah picked out 18 shot from it.—Judge. No Funny Dishes for Him. First Cannibal—Did you enjoy eating that silly fellow? Second Cannibal—Yes; you know I like simple food.—Town Topics. Taking Advice. When a man does take your advice he acts as though he had done you a great favor.—Chicago Daily News. Entomological The kissing bug has come and gone, but the humbug is ever with us.—Chicago Daily News. Found at Last. Hensley, Ark., Dec. 20th.—(Special) That a sure cure for Backache would be a priceless boon to the people, and especially the women of America, is admitted by the doctors. Williams of this place is certain she has found in Dodd's Kidney Pills the long-looked-for cure. "I am 38 years old." Mrs. Williams says, "and have suffered with the Backache very much for three or four years. I have been sick for three years, but thanks to God, I have found a cure at last and it is Dodd's Kidney Pills. I have taken only one box and it has done me more good than all the doctors in three or four years. I want all sufferers from Backache to know that they can get Dodd's Kidney Pills and get well." Backache is one of the first symptoms of Kidney Disease. Guard against Bright's Disease or Rheumatism by curing it with Dodd's Kidney Pills. The hen patiently "sets" only through the overpowering pressure of a mysterious creative impulse that masters her restless cackling outside scratching and cackling instead of working for posterity.—Boston Herald. BEAUTIFUL SKIN. Soft White Hands and Luxuriant Hair Produced by Cuticura. Millions of Women Use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the great skin cure, for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, whitening and soothing red, rough and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchings and chafings, for annoying irritations and ulcerative weaknesses, and many antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves, as well as to help the purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery. There is a wide difference between the voting machine and machine voting. The one resembles, mechanically, a cash register, indicating money received; the other often registers cash disbursed—a vital distinction—Youth's Companion. "One year ago the doctors said I had consumption. I cheerfully say I was cured by taking Wakefields Cough Syrup and able to return to my work." It is a Parisian doctor who insists that love is the result of a microbe. Then let science take warning and leave the tenure undisturbed.-Cleveland Plain Dealer. A. Guaranteed Cure for Piles. Iching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your drugstreet will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. $0c. Tennyrate, it can be said in favor of that St. Paul girl who dislocated. her jaw laughing, that she didn't simper—Indianapolis News. Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds. J. F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1900. A Salt Lake doctor has found a new drug which he declares is better than castor oil. And it wouldn't have to be very good at that. - Indianapolis News. Mrs. Elizabeth H. The Queen of Hill Mrs. Elizabeth H. Thompson, of Lillydale, N.Y., Grand Worthy Wise Templar, and Member of W.C.T.U., tells how she recovered from a serious illness by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I am one of the many of your grateful friends who have been cured through the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and who can to-day thank you for the fine health I enjoy. When I was thirty-five years old, I suffered severe backache and frequent bearing-down pains; in fact, I had womb trouble. I was very anxious to get well, and reading of the cures your Compound had made, I decided to try it. I took only six bottles, but it built me up and cured me entirely of all my troubles. "My family and relatives were naturally as gratified as I was. My niece had heart trouble and nervous prostration, and was considered incurable. 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We present to the consumer a Shoe the equal of most shoes sold at $2.50 for the uni- versal price of..... Misses', $1.75; Children's, $1.50; Oxfords, $1.80. Write for Our Illustrated Booklet of "O. K." Styles. DITTMANN SHOE CO., St. Louis. poor enou enjoy ly. I sallot "O Lydia pour chang weeks "W wom eyes and won I wow fortu "I all the praise to Lydia E. Pinkham M. TILLA, 407 Habersteen St., Savann Mrs. Pinkham has on file $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forth above testimonials, which will pro A Dittman "OK" Made in 80 Misses Of Fine Kid and Calf. "The Standard of We present to the con- sidant as $p.50 for the versal price of..... Misses', $1.75; C Write for Our DITTMAN A mother could tell her daughter lots about helping out her lover if she dared to give herself away to her.-N. Y. Press. 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. 25c. Words rashly spoken are like apples of green in stomacs of children!—Cleveland Plain Dealer. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: I suffered with poor health for over seven years, not sick enough to stay in bed, and not well enough to enjoy life and attend to my daily duties properly. I was growing thin, my complexion was sallow, and I was easily upset and irritable. "One of my neighbors advised me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and I procured a bottle. A great change for the better took place within a week, and I decided to keep up the treatment. "Within two months I was like a changed woman, my health good, my step light, my eyes bright, my complexion vastly improved, and I felt once more like a young girl. I wonder now how I ever endured the misery. I would not spend another year like it for a fortune. "I appreciate my good health, and give Bkham's Vegetable Compound."—Mrs. Savannah, Ga. In file thousands of such letters. Forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of will prove their absolute genuineess. Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass. CHESTER AND "REPEATER" SHOTGUN SHELLS If the shell is its shooting. Be-root so well, Winchester Factory Leader" and "Repeater" Smoke-Shotgun Shells have won almost tant prize shot for in years. Shoot them because they give bet-root stronger and more uniformly are reliable than any other make IFY WINCHESTER MAKE OF SHELLS mann's "$200 Shoe In 30 Styles for Women, Misses and Children, and Calf. Double Oak Sole and Solid Throughout. Hard of Merit for Over Half Century." The consumer a Shoe the equal of most shoes for the uni- $2.00 per pair .75; Children's. $1.50; Oxfords. $1.50. For Our Illustrated Booklet of "O. K." Styles. MANN SHOE CO., St. Louis. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISEERS please state that you saw the Advertiser 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 2054 The Old Monk Cure for Pains and Aches of the human family, relieves and cures promptly. O Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Phone: Kinloch B 1817. WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. SAUNDERS, Managers CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor The Greeley Saloon. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. Do You Play Pool and If so, go to the BILLIARD "MEET ME AT THE Wright & Be NEW DRUG A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. 2333 MARKET STREET. Unless We Fill Your Prescription We Both Loc Candies Fresh Twice a Week. Hot and Cold Drinks all the Year WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By BARBER 105 N. 13th Shaving, Sha HAIRCUT Unless We Fill Your Prescription We Both Loose Money. Candies Fresh Twice a Week. Hot and Cold Drinks all the Year 'Round. BROOK TOWN LIFE 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 Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile River Valley Trade Centers and Rolling Prairies of NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery, and the Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural Valley and Timber Lands, and Famous Hot Springs of ARKANSAS The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Resources of TEXAS Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, And forms with its Connections the Popular Winter Route to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any above States, address Companies' Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. ST. LOUIS. W. A. Smith Lodge U. B. F. meets the third Tuesday in each month. JEFF. SMITH. Propr. Standard Pool & Billiard Parlors. They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No salmon connected. Scribly first-class. 2326 Market Street A. B. C. BARBER SHOP. 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. Pictures of all kinds called for and delivered. All sizes crayon, pastel, water color and oil paintings a specialty. Fine frames and high-grade work. Terms reasonable. Cash or credit. Also lessons given. Call or write to 456 NORTH SARAH ST. 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. Shampooing, Straightening, Scalp Massaging a Specialty Braids and Bangs to Match in Color and Quality CALL AND SEE HER WORK Pink Coat Bar. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. ```markdown ``` SAWYER'S SLICKERS will keep you dry in the waterproof clothing made. all sizes and for all kinds dealer or send for catalogue. H. M. SAWYER & SON, Sole Mira. 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.....22d 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 Gratilot 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. BARBER SHOP PROPRIETORS. J. H. Kent . . . 11 N. 14th st Clark & Andrews . 15th & Chestnut sts Chas. Pittman . . . 2632 Morgan st S. P. Perkins . . . 1323 Morgan st M. King . . . 105 N. 13th st P. Armstead . . . 2305 Market st J. W. Alphran. True Reformers' Bldg. Will Edmond . . . 1919 Market st Wm. Findley . . . 1621 Market st CLUB MANAGERS Douglas ..... Miles & Narcise Elite ..... Chas, Harris Bachelors ..... Ed Lewis Americus ..... C. C. Brandon Elle World's Fair Waiters' Club, J. G. Stevenson, 3948 Fairfax avenue. RESTAURANT PROPRIETORS. Mrs. M. Taylor.....2711 Laclede ave. Wells & Gibbs, 2626 Morgan st. A. T. Jordan.....1923 Market st Lowery & Mason.....2321 Market st For a good meal, go to the Tennessee WOOD AND COAL DEALERS. G. L. Walker.....Belliot and Wash Hasting Bros.....13th and Market sts Paton James.....11 Johnson st Chas. Higgins.....2520 Baldwin st G. M. Hill.....2752 Wash st NOTELS AND ROOMING HOUSES H. C. Curtis, 707 North 14th st. 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. Gaines. W. Rice, A. Farrell, Holt's. H. Cross, H. Carrick, W. Long. White's. W. Gray, J. Thompson, Bruner's. D. Watts, C. Moss, Dye's. T. Pinkney, L. Hartsfield, Hartsfield. R. Saunders, C. Harris, Harris'. H. H. Raven, A. Tutt, 22d & Market. D. Young, T. Hale, Turpin's. G. Franklin, Ed Arnett, Arnett's Place. P. Hickman, G. Washington, R. Kent, 1305 Morgan st. "Chinna," F. Watts, Bog O'Brien Billy McClain's. F. Boyd, C. Casey, Curtis'. Capritine Grocery, 4134 Papin st. TONSORIAL ARTISTS F. C. Heart, 4136 Papin st. Joseph Steele, 2315 Papin st. Clark, G. Cromwell, E. Brown, C. Waier, 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. W. D. Flowers, 2334 Chestnut st. Prof. Turner, 2607 Lawton ave. Prof. J. H. Harris, 219 North Twenty- ninth st. Prof. Coppridge, 2122 Wash St. Prof. Jesse Bass, 2601 Leffingwell 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 Laclede 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 Laclede avenue. Meetings every first Tuesday in the month. NOTICE. Mr. C. H. Wheeler, the brother of J. W. Wheeler, will collect from aiy 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 Beivans, W. P.; Mrs. Rosa Cummings, W. Sec., 1118 N. Twenty-second street. 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, Yacum, 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 also during the winter. A man doesn't have to "lay by" for the long winter months. The climate is such that one can farm all the year around. Some may hesitate because of the supposed difficulty in disposing of crops because of lack of railroads. Such a claim held 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. GREETING. To All Concerned: 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. FURNISHED ROOMS 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. 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. 1320 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. A. H. Sexton & Mitchell's Art School, 2005 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. JULI A TYLER Secretary, 914 N. 11th Street. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complex obtained if used as directed. The face is a person four or five shades lighter, and a mutatis person perfectly white. In forty-eight-hour shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out the white, the skin reappears. It is a mutatis remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots are removed. The skin is set the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and it will make the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is a box. THE NO-SMELL we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail and send it to our sent C. O. D. it will come by express, 265, extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we return the money or send a box free of charge. In any case no one will know contents except receiver. Richmond, Va. Banner Route To the Great Gateways Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive streets [Name] L. W. VINEGAR DEALER IN New and Second Hand FURNITURE CARPETS, STOVES, and a General Assortment of KITCHEN UTENSILS BOUGHT AND SOLD FOR CASH. Also Moving and Expressing a Specialty. 806 N. 14th St. Telephone: Kinloch D-96g. The "Leader" Barber Shop, No. 11 . 14th Street. Hot, Cold, Sea-Salt, and Shower Baths, 25c. Shaving, 10c Mustache Dyed, 25c. Duff Hair Cut, 25c. Children's Hair Cutting, 15c All Shines, 5c. J. H. KENT, Rroprietor, Yours in F. C. and B. ST. LOUIS, MO. A. F. and A. M. T. A. FORD of 1315 CLARK AVE. Is the most successful man in the city. 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. ---