St. Louis Palladium

STLOUIS PALLADIUM 30 HON. GEORGE W. PARKER. Louis, nearly four years ago. Some now let the party see that all will be The rightful elected mayor of St. body says that the election was stolen well next April. Vol. XXI. No. 4. SIXTH ANNIVERSARY Of The Pastorite of Rev. E.C. Cole of First Baptist Church. Last Tuesday night, while the wind was blowing very brisk and the weather was damp and cool, the members, friends and visitors of the First Baptist church could be seen wending their way down to said church, in anticipation of taking part in the banquet and celebration of the Sixth anniversary of the pastorate of Dr. E. C. Cole, which was advertised to take place there on that night. After a pretty good crowd had gathered, and the pastor's office and the chapel began to fill up and the dishes began to rattle [Name] on the table, Dr. Cole thought it was time to begin the exercises. He informed the deacons that everything was ready, hence everybody were kindly invited in the auditorium, together with the dozen or more notable preachers that were present. Mr. Charles Rollinger was appointed toastmaster for the occasion, and he arose and stated the object of the meeting in a few choice words. Afterward Prof. J. Arthur Freeman and his choir sang a sweet selection, then prayer was offered by Dr. R. Gillum, of the Centennial M. E. church, who was the first on the programme. Following him was an address by A. W. Washington, who, in his remarks, gave some interesting figures to show the good work of the pastor, Dr. Cole, since he took charge of the First Baptist church six years ago, which is the following: St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 31, 1904. The seventy-seventh annual report of the First Baptist church, to-wit: Assets, $52,537.39; liabilities to date, $13,311.83; $3,500 less than when he first took charge of the church. The present membership is 944, 700 more now that it was six years ago. He has raised over $24,000, attended 600 funerals, buried 400, visited 5,000 sick and dying persons, joined together in holy wedlock 300 couples, hence it can be readily seen, said he, that he has raised the church from comparatively nothing up to the finest there is in the city. Mr. Washington advised the brothers against rolling stumbling blocks in the preacher's way; also the sisters not to tempt the preacher, because both is wrong, and are agents of the devil. He failed to get many amens, nevertheless his remarks was pointed and impressive. The next on the programme was a song and dance by a four-year-old child by the name of Gertrude Price, the foster daughter of Mr. N. P. Hairton. It was quite a treat to all present. Next, a solo by Madame Ida Wilburn, which was real nice indeed. Following her was an address by Rev. Geo. W. West, and a sweet solo by Madame Carrie Miller, afterwards quite a host of speakers spoke, namely: W. C. Henderson, Deacon N. P. Hairston, Rev. R. H. Cole, Rev. W. D. Venerable, Rev. Dr. R. Gillum, Dr. Dudley, Dr. Bain, Rev. Brown, Rev. Davis, Dr. J. W. Muse, Dr. W. P. T. Jones, Rev. Christmas and Rev. Armsted. Afterwards Prof. J. Arthur Freeman rendered an excellent solo, which caught the house like a storm. In fact, he is one of the best songsters in the city. Deacon Hairston, who had made a lovely speech, arose and said that the ladies of the arrangement committee wanted to say something. At this juncture Madame Lula Alexander was introduced, who in turn made a nice little speech while presenting Rev. Dr. Cole with a handsome portable English rocking chale, which was made out of extra fine material, and which seemingly cost $40. Her words had not scarcely died away before Madame Leatha Newcomb came for with a nice little toilet ornamental box, and in a few choice words presented it to the pastor on behalf of the committee, and another lady presented one to the doctor's wife. The doctor seemed to be the most cool and collected of all present, but a psychological student could see down in his heart that he was the happiest man on earth. He arose, and cautiously thanked the ladies for their kind offer, and also the gentlemen for all the good words and kind expressions they had so beautifully made in his behalf. At the conclusion of his remarks, every body was invited back in the chapel, where an extra fine cuppe and refreshments of various kinds was prepared. The ladies on the committee arose and caught the arms of the gentlemen and marched into the chapel, and they spared no time nor pains in caring for everyone that were present, and at the close of the banquet everybody went home rejoicing. A Progressive Citizen. Mr. Samuel Leonard, a stanch, true and tried republican, has lived in St. Louis for 15 years, and has lived in the Sixth ward for the past six years. He knows every man, woman and child in the ward. He is as true a man as ever lived, and all consider his word his bond. Therefore he stands as one of the landmarks in republicanism in his community, 1501 Gratton street. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1905. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mrs. Ida Hall is quite sick at this writing. Mother Gurthrie is sick at 2132 Biddle street. Mrs. Mattie Robinson has removed from 2828 Adams street to 3961 Fairfax avenue. Miss Beatrice Ross will arrive from Chicago next Sunday. She spent a most pleasant time. Mrs. Clara Wilson will soon leave for a visit to her old home in Knoxville, Tenn. She will be gone a month. The Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain are in the lead. They are widening their field daily at any cost. Mrs. J. A. Youre, of 2611 North Lefflingwell avenue, is up and out again, after being quite ill for two or three week. The Lousiville & Nashville road, the only road to Louisville and Nashville. All that come to the World's fair need this line. 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. Mr. Richard Bryant, a brother to Mrs. M. B. Allen, of 1623 Thomas street, is quite sick at Edwardsville, Ill. We hope for his early recovery. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Williams, of 4214 Maffitt avenue, are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl in their home. Mother and daughter are doing well. --- Mrs. A. H. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Tillman, Mrs. Anna Williams, Rev. F. C. Christmas and Mrs. M. A. Lawrence spent New Year's day at Edwardsville, Ill., and were the guest of Mrs. Mary F. Brandon and daughters, Mrs. Nettie Thomas and Miss Euriell Brandon. All returned home the asme day, well pleased with their trip. St. Louis Palladium - 1905 . Mrs. Walker, of 4219A Kennerly, is still quite ill. Mrs. Armetta Fields has removed from 2121 to 2128 Chestnut street. Mrs. M. E. Allen, of Colorado Springs, is visiting Miss Dora Scott, of 1325 Baker street, East St. Louis. She is spending a most pleasant time. Mattie B. Cross, of Chicago, Ill., left Sunday, the 1st, for her home. She was much pleased with her visit to our city, so much so that she expects to come again this summer. The St. Louis Patriarchy Social club will give a banquet to-night in honor of the visitors. The visitors will leave with Mr. Temple at 11:30 for Philadelphia on business for the Odd Fellows. Mrs. C. Carey, of 3326 Franklin avenue, enjoyed the Christmas fine. She has nine children, all of whom are at home. She is as happy as a big sunflower. The old Kentuckian, our beloved friend and brother, the celebrated Dr. Arthur, was at the Newport restaurant last Wednesday. Oh, we are yet friends. Miss Zenobia Posey, of Nashville, has been a clerk at 211 North Jefferson avenue, has returned to her home. Another Nashville young lady will take her place. Wright & Bolen, the druggists at 2333 Market street, are two of the leading druggists of our city. Call and examine their stock. They are well supplied. Don't forget the number. The Christian, Wisdom society had their annual sermon preached by Dr. Cole at the First Baptist church, last Monday, 1 p. m. They also served a nice dinner on same day and had quite a success. Mrs. Eva G. Boldan, of 711 Rutger street, will entertain the Ladies' N. D. S. club, Thursday, January 12. All members are expected to be present, as it is election of officers. Hour of meeting is 2 p. m. The reception to the grand master, S. T. Pettigrew, was a grand success. The United Brothers and S. M. T. showed their strength. The grand master spoke words of encouragement to the order. All were pleased and it was one of the happiest times that we had had for years. 一 The progressive parlor social given by Mrs. Anna Williams, of 2832 Adams street, Tuesday, December 27, for the Ladies' N. D. S. club, was a pleasant affair. A short literary and musical programme was rendered. A very pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. Williams' door is always open to the Ladies' N. D. S. club. The concert and drama which was given at the First Baptist church, last Monday night, was the finest that was seen at said church before. Hence Mr. Garfield Craven deserves much credit and praise for writing such a fine play and managing the concert so well, even to making it a success. Misses Katie Johnson and Isabella Morgan returned from Memphis, Sunday morning. They spent a most delightful time at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevenson, of 456 Wellington street. Mrs. Stevenson and daughters exerted themselves to the utmost to make their stay a pleasant one. The young ladies feel deeply indebted to them for their hospitality. They return imbued with new energy for their school duties. Mrs. Anna Tillman, of 4010 Finney avenue, kept open doors Monday, January 2, and from 1 to 8 to the ladies of the N. D. S. club and their friends. Nuts, coffee,cake and fruit were served each one that called. The cake was quite a treat, having been made by the daughter of the host. The lady lives at Pine Bluff, Ark., and sent the cake to her father, Mr. Allen Tillman, and he divided with his friends. Mrs. Tillman deserves much credit for the royal, yet home-like way she treated each caller. The Levee Mission Sunday-school, of which Mr. Jos. W. Lee is a teacher, and a faithful Christian, and where both white and Colored children meet every Sunday for the purpose of learning the way to Heaven, made Mr. J. W. Lee, a present of a handsome Bible on December 30, 1904, which shows their appreciation for the good service that he has performed since he has been in their midst. At the banquet, last Tuesday night, there was seen a dainty piece of china-ware with the battleship Maine stamped on its face, which was the property of Mrs. S. P. Philips, and was quite an ornament to the table. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief. 2601 Law on avenue. $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. K. NEIDRINGHAUS in Party Caucus Selected Successor to Senator Cockrell. L Mrs. Lettie B. Smith (nee McKinney), of 4459 Maffitt avenue, presented her husband a bouncing baby boy, Tuesday, December 27. William T., the father, is one of the happiest men in the city. Mrs. Belle Rodgers, of 3944 St. Feruland, entertained at two o'clock dinner, New Year's day, in honor of her husband, who has just returned from a trip south. Several of their friends were present, and the goose was not spared. The watch meeting which was held at the First Baptist church, last Saturday night, was very largely attended. A good many gave thanks to God for sparing them to be present at that hour; there was about 2,000 or more present. Mr. J. M. Tolbert, who lives in Dallas, Tex., came to our city looking for a suitable location but the rheumatism caught him. He has been confined to his bed for the past few weeks. We hope for his early recovery. (Dallas Express please copy.) Andrew Russell is the most successful undertaker our city affords. He has been in business ten years and is an adept in the art of embalming. During the past year he has conducted the funerals of four hundred and twenty-three bodies, at a cost of $25,800. He employs more help than any Colored undertaker in the city. Beginning on Fourteenth street near Washington avenue, his business has grown to such an extent that a larger establishment was required. He then moved to 2120 Market street, in partnership with W. C. Gordon. The firm dissolved partnership and Mr. Russell remained at the same place. He is quite an excellent business manager. (See Palladium's yearly book for particulars.) W. C. Gordon has buried five hundred and sixty-four bodies at a cost of $40,727.91, during the past year. He has collected last year for business, $43,666.18. Mr. Gordon was formerly of the firm of Russell & Gordon. Although Mr. Gordon has suffered recent bereavement in the death of his wife, he still proves his business capacity. He is at present located at 2218 Morgan street. He has been in the business for ten years. Really the firm of Russell & Gordon is the first successful embalmers and undertakers in the western or eastern states. When they first began fifty bodies a year was good, now the combined business is 987 bodies, with an outlay of $66,527.91. The yearly book of the Palladium will show further on. PRESIDENT MISSOURI STATE BUILDING + STLOUIS-1904 This is the state building where the republicans are in charge, and before long they will send a republican senator from this state to represent the people and not a party. SUCCESSFUL UNDERTAKERS. "In Sumertime Down by the Sea." This is the title of a new and magnificent song and chorus written by Alfred J. Doyle, with a remarkable pretty waltz chorus. This song will surely be admired by everybody. CHORUS. In summer time, down by the sea, The only real place, boys, for me; Take a ride on a trolley, get there before dark; Take your sweetheart to Dreamland or to Luna park Luna park. In summer time, down by the sea, The sun where we all like to be; Where the breeze softly blows, And where every one goes. In summer time, Down by the Sea. Price, 50 cents per copy. By sending 19 cents in postage stamps to the Theatrical Music Supply Co., No. 44 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, a copy will be sent post paid. A. B. MR. GEORGE E. TEMPLE Stands to-day as the leading young Negro in Missouri. He is thoroughly educated and understands his people. He holds a city clerical position and holds it by his merits alone. Hearty Odd Fellows. Col. Levi S. Orr, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mr. L. N. Porter, of Little Rock, Ark., are grand directors of the Odd Fellows. They are the guests of Deputy Grand Master George E. Temple. AGENTS WANTED. $75 PER week and expenses easily made selling combination policies for a big sick and accident company. Write today. Address U. S. PROTECTIVE SOCIETY, Salisbury, Mo. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT—HAVE THE PALLADIUM SENT TO YOUR HOME AND BE UP-TO-DATE ON ALL MATTERS OF INTEREST. An Epitome of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad the Past Week. CONGRESS’ WORK IN NUTSHELL Latest Developments in the Russo- Japanese War, Together With Itemn of Interest Called From the Important Happenings Al Over the World, CONGRESS. Senator Stone, of Missouri intro- duced a resolution in the senate to in- vestigate the campaign expenses of po- litieal parties in the national election. Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio, presented the majority report of the committee on merchant marine, which urges the need of immediate relief for the American merchant marine. ‘The czar has ordered a mobilization of 200,000 more Russian troops to join Gen. Kuropatkin. Admirals Togo and Kamimura have been made the recipients of several costly presents from the emperor, in- cluding watches formerly worn by his majesty. Admiral Togo declined a pub- lic reception by the municipality of ‘To- slo, declaring that the time was not yet ripe for such a demonstration. ‘The czar has given the imperial sanction for the expenditure of $800,- 000,000 in the rebuilding of the Russian navy. The programme proposed will occupy ten years. Gen, Stoessel is being sharply crit- icised by the Japanese press for per- mitting the destruction of thé Russian warships in the mouth of the harbor of Port Arthur and dispatching torpe- do-boat destroyers to Chefoo subse- quent to his offer of surrender. ‘A Mukden dispatch of the 24 said that a heavy cannonade and rifle fire wes begun on the Russian center early in the morning and continued during the day. It is said to have been an effort oa the part of the Japanese to break the Russian center, which proved unsuccessful. ‘Russia’s war expenses, up to Novem- ber 23 last, amounted to $238,000,000, of which $161,500,000 was for the army, $41,000,000 for the navy and $35,500,000 for various military requirements, making about $22,500,009 per month ‘The estimate up to the end of the year was $364,000,000. Both in Paris and London the opin- ion is that the squadron under Vice- Admiral Rojestvensky will have to be recalled, as adherence to the original programme would invite disaster, in view of the fall of Port Arthur. ‘The Russian Baltic squadron will not proceed to Vladivostok for the present, but’ will await further developments near the island of Madagascar. ‘The Russian prisoners of war taken at Port Arthur will be detained in barracks at Yahuthwei, near — the shores of Pigeon bay, until arrange- ments are completed for transferring them to Japan. GENERAL NEWS ITEMS. ‘The famous Harvard class of 128%, of which President Roosevelt is the lead- ing member, will celebrate its twenty- fifth anniversary next June by making to the college a gift, without restrie- tions, of $100,000 in cash. Dr. Crow, an osteopath, was con- victed at Goshen, Ind., of practising without license. ‘The result of the case affects every practising osteopath in che state. ‘Theodore Thomas, the widely-known orchestra leader, died at his home in Chicago, of pneumonia, after a brie! {llness, in his seventieth year. Judge George H. Williams, who. was attorney general in President Grant's cabinet, has been indicted for mal- feasance in office at Portland, Ore., of which city he is mayor. Judge Will- jams is 83 years of age. ‘The Massackusetts house of repre- sentatives unseated Representative ‘Thos. F. Curley of the seventeenth Suffolk district, who is serving a jail sentence for fraud in connection with United States civil service examina- tions. He was a prisoner when elect- ea. Bight men are known to be dead, ‘others missing and three seriously in- jured as the result of the explosion of the boilers of the towboat Defender near Huntington, W. Va. Col. William J. Bryan has visited his daughter, Ruth, at her home in New Orleans, for the first time since her marriage to William Homer Le- vitt, the artist. ‘The baby did it. Lawrence Allwhite, a white man, who, according to the confession cf his son, murdered Mrs, Rachel Kinkannon and her daughter, Mrs. Amelia Mau!- din, near Newport, Ark., was taken from his guards by am undisguised mob, escorted to a railroad trestle, out- side the town, and hanged. The federal grand jury at Guthrie, Okla., after 17 days’ session, returned eight indictments against Charles E. Billingsley, president of the Capital national bank, which failed last fuay for over $1,000,000. The charges are mainly false “entries, made to deceive the bank examiner. Statistics show that more than $230,- 909,000 worth of property fn the, United States was destroyed by fire in 1904, muking the largest annual ash heap in the history of the country. A 8t. Louis weather prophet says the winter will be a mild one, but to oak out for a siazler next summer, - Mexico takes a decided position against the uniting of that territory with Arizona as one state. Secretary of State Hay has gone on record in favor of uniform naturaliza- tion courts, definitely named. Fire, destroyed the department store of Jacob Steinback, at Long Branch, N. J., on the 2d causing a loss of $200,000. Adjoining buildings were damaged by fire and water, and several firemen were overcome by smoke, Added to the dangers raturally aris- ing from the war in the far cast, ru- mors of an Anglo-American alliance, anarchistic uprisings in Poland and a big strike of oil workers in the Cau- casus is filling the czar’s cup of bit- terness to overflowing. Joshua Lewis, who was for many years prominent in polities of central ‘Tilinois, a warm personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, and the oldest maa in Union county, being 92 years of age, was found dead in his bed at his home east of Alto Pass. The Fall River (Mass.) textile work- ers, involved since last July in a strike against a 12% per cent. reduc- tion in the wages in the cotton mills, by @ vote of approximately three to one, on the 30th, approved a continu- ance of the contest. ‘The Cunningham Milling Co’s plant and the Little Rock Furniture Manu- facturing Co.'s building at Little Rock, Ark., the latter owned by Memphis (Tenn.) people, were burned early on the morning of the 31st. The loss is estimated at $150,000. {m a collision on an L bridge be- tween a freight train and a combina- tion “pony” engine and passenger car, ured to carry passengers between Bridgebury, Ont., and Buffalo, N. Y., on the 2d, six persons were injured, three probably fatally. ‘The revelry incident to the ushering in of the new year at St. Louis re- sulted in the killing of two persons by stry bullets and the serious wounding of two others. There was much ma- licious mischief carried on under the guise of celebrating. Harry A. Faulkner, convicted of per- jury in connection with the St. Louis bribery deals, whose sentence was af- firmed by the Missouri supreme court December 13, after being given three weeks to put his affairs in order by Marshal Finks of the supreme court, was taken to the state penitentiary to begin his three years’ sentence New Year's eve. f United States Senator Mitchell and Congressman Herman, of Oregon, have been indicted by the federal grand jury at Portland, Ore., for conspiracy to de- fraud the United States government out of public lands. Other indictments are expected. The legislature of Delaware, in ex- tra session, on the 30th, after disput- Te nearly ail day over a division of offices, passed the bill extending to January 1, 1906, the time the new jvdgment lien law shall go into effect, and then adjourned sine die. District Attorney Jerome, of New York city, notwithstanding two offers of bail to the amount of $50,000 for Nan Patterson, declines to recommend that bond be accepted for the woman pending her second trial for the mur- der of Caesar Young. ‘The Chinese government, through the imperial vice commissioner to the World’s fair, Wong Kai-Kah, has pre- sented to President Francis the Chi- nese pavilion at the expesition. The tender was made in person by Mr. Wong and accepted by Mr. Francis. Developments in the case of Mrs. Chadwick indicate that insanity will be her almost certain line of defense When the case comes ‘o trial. Robert Bikerdyke, member of the Canadian parliament from the St. Lawrence division, Quebec, will, at the next session of parliament, introduce a bill making it a criminal offense to circulate United States money of any kind, bills or paper, in Canada, ‘The building, loan and homestead companies of Illinois show large gains during the past year, and the total re- sources are now more than $40,000,000. President Roosevelt has directed the removal from office of John H. Hall, United States district attorney for Oregon, Hall was charged with ob- struction of justice in connection with the alleged land frauds investigation. May Irwin, the actress, has offered to furnish bail up to $59,000, for Nan Patterson, the former show girl ac- cused of the murder of Caesar Young. Assistant Attorney-General Norris Brown, of Nebraska, has been permit- ted by the state supreme court to file application for a rehearing in the case wherein the law permitting state of- ficers to give indemnity bonds is de- clared unconstitutional. By consent of Bishop Tuttle, of Mis- |souri, the presentment against Bishop Talbot is to be withdrawn, and anoth- er, which calls for answer to more se- rious charges, prepared. ‘The Foes Meet and Agree on Terms of Surrender. IAPS TO HONOR BRAVE FOE Mikado Orders Gen. Nogl to Show Vanquished Every Courtesy—Jan- anese Army to Enter the Clty on Tuesday. Tokio, Jan, 2—The Russian and Japanese commissioners appointed te arrange the terma of capitulation of the Russian forces at Port Arthur | D:45 o'clock Monday night. Tokio, Jan. 3.—Port Arthur has sur- rendered. Exhausted by months of almost constant fighting, decimated by disease and casualties, and bope- lessly sealed in its rock fortress, the gallant garrison has yielded, and the end is written to the most dramatic war incident of modern times. At nine o'clock Sunday night Gen. Nogi, commanding the Japanase army of investment, received from the Rus- slan general, Stoessel a note saying that he had found further resistance useless, and asking for a meeting to arrange terms of capitulation. The note was simple and direct, and the Jap- anese general immediately named com- missioners to confer with representa- tives of the Russian commander. Late dispatches from Japan have shown that the gallant defense of Stoessel and his men has nowhere been given a finer appreciation than in the land of his foes, and it is more than likely that Japan will embrace the opportunity to show her magna- nimity and admiration of the galiantry of Port Arthur's defenders by allowing them all the honors which a victorious army may bestow upon - the van- guished. ‘THE TERMS OF SURRENDER, Rank and Fie of Rasstan Army Mads Prianuacn 64 Waa, Tokio, Jan. 4—A telegram from Gen. Nogi giving the text of the ca- pitulation convention was received ‘Tuesday afternoon. 1t is as follows: Article 1, All Russian soldiers, marines, volunteers, “also government officials at the garrison and harbor of Port Arthur, are taken prisoners. Art. 2” All “forts, batteries, warships, other ships and boats, arms, ammunition, horses, all materials for’ ‘hostile use, government buildings, and all objects be: longing to the Russian government shall be ‘transferred to the Japanese army in their existing condition. ‘Art. 3, On the preceding two conditions being assented to, as a guarantee for the fultiiiment therest, the men. garrisoning the forts and the ‘batteries " on Btse, mountain, -Sunshu mountain, ~ Ants¢ mountain’ andthe line of emivences Southeast therefrom shall be removed by hoon of January 3 and the same shall be transferred to the Japanese army. ‘Art, 4, Should Russian military or naval men ‘be deemed to- have destroyed the objects: named In article 3," or to. have Caused alteration in any way thelr con: dition at the existing time, the signing of this compact and the’ negotiations Shall be annulled, and the Japanese army Will take free action. ‘Art. 5, The Russian military and naval authorities “shall prepare and. transfer to the Japanese army. a table showing the fortifications ot Port Arthur and thelr respective positions, and maps showing the location of mities, underground and submarine, and all other dangerous ‘ob- Jects; also a table showing the composi tion and system of the army and naval services at Port Arthur; a list of army Gnd navy offleers, with hames, rank. and duties. of sald ‘olticers; "alist of army Steamers, warships and’ other ships, with the numbers of their respective crews; a list of civilians, showing the number of jen and women, their Tace and occupa tons. ‘Art. 6. Arms, including those carried on the person, ainmunition, war materials, government buildings, objects owned. by the ‘government, ‘horses, Warships and other ships, including their contents, ‘ex- cepting private property, shall be left in thelr present positions, and. the commis= loners “of (the Russian “and Japanese armies shall decide upon the method of thelr’ transterence. ‘Art. The Japanese army. considering the gallant resistance offered by the Fuse sian army as being honoreable, will per- mit the officers of the Russian ‘army ‘and havy, as Well as officials Uelonging there- to, 'to carry swords, and to” take with them ‘private property directly necessary for the maintenance of life. ‘Phe prez Viously-mentioned "officers, officials ‘and Volunteers who will sign a’ written parole pledging that they will not take up arms, End inno wise take action contrary ts the interests of the Japanese army until the close of the war, will receive the con- Sent of the Japanese army” to return. to thelr country. Hach army and nayy of ficer will be’ allowed one ‘servant, and Such servant will be Specially released on Slgning Ute parole. “Art 5, Uncommlssioned officers and pri- ‘yates of both army and navy “and ¥ol- Unteers shall wear’ their uniforms, and, {aking portable tents and necessary pr ‘vlate property, and commanded by. thelr Fespective officers, shall-assemble at such plates as may, be indicated by the Jap- Enese army. The Japanese commission= ers wi indicate the necessary’ details therefor. “Art. 9. The sanitary corps and the ac- couniants belonging to the Russian army Snd_navy shail be-retained bythe Jap- Anese while thelr services. are decmed hecessary- for the caring of the sick and Wounded prisoners. During such. time, Corps shall be Tequired to render service tnder ‘the direction of the sanitary corps and accountants of the Japanese army: ikre. 0. ‘The treatment to be accorded to the residents, the transfer of books and doctiments Felating to municipal ad- ‘ministration and finance, and also de- tailed files necessary for the enforcement of this compact shall be embodied In. & Supplementary. compact. ‘The supplement: ary compact shail have the same force as) this compact. : ‘Art. 11, One copy each of this compact shall’ be' prepared for the Japanese and Russian armies, and it shail have imme- diate effect upon signature thereof. White is always in good taste for the gir] bride's wedding gown, leaving the tints for her maids. Shower bouquets are more gracefui and effective than the ordinary ones. Simplicity instead of os- entation marks the refined wedding. It is reported that owing to the losses suffered at the hands of ticket scalpers several Mexican railways have decided to issue no more round trip tickets. ‘The Japanese have three forms of salutations—one for saluting an in- fericr, one for saluting an squal, and ancther for saluting atsuperionoy- NIEDRINGHAUS 1S NOM: NATED St. Louis Man to Succeed Francis - M. Cockrell in the Senate. Republican Caucus Breake to the State Chairman and Makes the ‘Cubive Vnanlasey Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 6.—The re- publicans held their caucus on the United States senatorship in the hall of the house of representatives Thurs- day night. The caucus was an open one. Richard ©. Kerens, Thomas Niedringhaus, Nathan Frank, L. F. Parker, P. Dyer, Richard Bartholdt and William Warner were present. Speeches were made by abont half of the member of the caucus, which con- sisted of 93 members. Ballot was reached at 10:30 p. m., as follows: Niedringhaus, 36; Kerens, 28; Bar- tholdt, 2; Frank, 1; Parker, 11; War- ner, 12; Dyer, 3. Second ballot: Niedringhaus, 38; Kerens, 29; Parker, 12; Warner, 9; Dyer, 3; Bartholdt, 1. ‘Third ballot: Niedringhaus, 40; Ker- ens, 30; Parker, 12; Warner, 8; Dyer, 3; Bartholdt, 1. The break came on the fifth ballot, when the Parker forces changed to Niedringhaus. There was a great cemonstration and general clamor to get into the Niedringhaus band wagon. Dr. Tubbs, charman, rapped for order. ‘The Kerens men were indignant at the break, and Grace, of St. Louis, mount- ed a chair and yelled: “Mr. Tubbs you have my contempt as chairman.” ‘Tubbs replied: “I am sorry to have the contempt of such a distinguished ae as the gentleman from St. Louis.” ‘here were hisses and confusion, which lasted for half an hour, when Speer, of Osage, moved the nomination of Neidringhaus by acclamation. Neidringhaus had received a majozi- ty from changes from Parker, Warner and Dyer. Mr. Niedringhaus was called before the caucus and made an address, thanking the caucus for the nomination, and pledging his best ef- forts in the United States senate. *RUSSIAN FLAGSHIP SUNK majo iemny svispan eas oeeeroe ie ave’ Stead’ st Haake aaa 4 pani tn satan Ovene: Paris, Jan. 6.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Paris edition of the New York Herald telegraphs thet Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky's flagship, the battleship Kniaz Scuvaroff, has struck a rock and foundered. The latest report from Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky’s squadron was contained in a dispatch dated Tamatave, island of Madagascar, January 2, in which it ‘ae stated that the vice-admiral’s di- Bion of the ‘Russian second Pacific squadron, consisting of five battle- ships, three cruisers, two transports and a hospital ship had anchored on that day in the roadstead of Sainte Ste. Marie, an island on the east coast. NEGRO ASSAULTS WHITE GIRL figh-Clnss edtaence suburw) <1 Eecieviltey 7, tne secne ot « EGG Boat ce. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 6—Miss Alice Brightwell, a protege in the family of John T. Bate, a bank teller, was as- saulted Thursday by a negro in Mr. Bate’s residence at Crescent Hill, a high-class residence portion of Louis- ville, The young lady was badly in- jured. A detail of police was at once sent fo the scene, and four officers with bloodhounds have taken up the trail of tho negro, Tho Crescent Hill dis- trict is in a state of high excitement, and Capt. Reilly, of the Louisville po- lice, has given orders if the negro is found that he be brought to the coun- ty jail here, instead of being taken to the police station, GILLESPIE 1S FOUND GUILTY Indiana Man Charged With Murder of His Twir Sister Gets a Este #entunce. Rising Sun, Ind., Jan. 6.—James Gil- lespie, who with his sister, Mrs, Belle Seward and Mr. and Mrs. Myron —ar- bour, was indicted for the murder of bis twin sister, Elizabeth @illespie, was found guilty, Thursday night, and sen- tenced to life imprisonment. ‘The oth- er defendants are still to be tried. The trial lasted over five weeks, and was bitterly fought throughout. Miss Bliza~ beth Gillespie was shot and killed while in the parlor of her home pre- paring to entertain the Woman's lit- erary club. “Pittsburg PRL? Ss TH Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 6.—A special from Asheville, N. C., says: Georga Smith, better known as “Pittsburg Phil,” the race horse owner, is ill at a sanitarium there, and his condition is serious. - W. 1. Douglas Inanguratea, Boston, Jan. 6.—William L. Douglas, of Brockton, was inaugurated governor of Massachusetts Thursday. He is the fourth democrat to hold that office within the last 50 years. All the other state officers are republican, and the legislature is heavily republican, Souk Arter Garitese Mase. London, Jan. ¢.—Special dispatches from Tokio say that the Port Arthug garrison wes marshaled at nine o'clock Thursday morning at Yahutsui, in ac- cordance with the terms of the supple- mentary agreement. Mrs. J, W. Wheeler, MODISTE. Dressmaking, Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Purchasing, * 3004 LAWTON AVENUE. —or ma ss. M, Tv. Mects the Sedond Monday in the afternoon at 218)"p.im. and the Pourds Friday night at $00 p.m: in each month, ‘True ieformers His, 2e00 Pine Streot. MRS, HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. ‘Address 708 N, Garrison Avenue. MRS. LULA BRUNER, Secretary, 2588 Easton Avenue Queen Esther Temple, of the 3. M. ‘,, meets the first and third Wednes- day in each month at K. of P. hall Mrs. Carrie Stevenson, W. P.; Mrs. Ma- halia Macklin, secretary. Ruth Temple No. 163, of 8. M. T., meets the fourth Friday in eack month at the True Reformers’ Hal ‘Mrs. Jennie Irving, W. P.; Ada B Dardy, secretary. All are invited. ICs <ARAMSEY’Se THE STRICTLY MODERN ROOMING HOUSE Of she chs fo egos and ener Every conventence desired by patrons of high cua oa 12 S. 15th Street. MRS. HATTIE J, RAMSEY, Proprietress. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. 50 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE ‘Trave Marks: Desicns CopynricHTs &c. acer eee eee timate Ronda WANBBUOK on Patents Teen cone Man te “wedlal notice, ‘iunoue charge, in te Bear Scientific Fimerican. Ananya sorta nak Wire d's ala ot aey ArgtadaWpeh neesiesios MUNN & Go, 26°20. New York AN Silas ee, wanting Dc IF YOU BUY sec FURNITURE. RWOVOVFITS GOOD, piasina co 67 cS ceaees GEO. W. F. BULLOSK, Ladies’ Barber AND TONSORIALIST_ $320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. Mrs. W. E. Mack, 26 S. 14th Street, rurnistied Roons, St. Louis, Mo. VIOLET DUDLEY, Prop % THE PALACE HOTEL, 2103 CLARK AVENUE, Board and Rooms ST. LOUIS. by Day or Week. Furnished for Receptions, Balls and Parties, Entertainers for Entertainments. Jolin L. 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One of the Beat 204 North 14th Street, Miss Mary White's Rooming House 1311 Spruce Street ee eo 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer tn LaDIES’ and GENTS’ SHOES. DON'T FORGET THE fiUMBER 1409 Market Street é G. W. ROBINSON, ° Second-Hand Furniture | BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing ‘and Repairing of Ranges, Stoves, Ete. ‘a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ‘ST. LOUIS, MO. Oo 6.4 Louis Deppe, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Wines, Whiskies, Brandies,, wate enon av. SL. Lots, I, Newport Hotel, EUROPEAN. 2321-23 Market Street Rates by the Day, Week or Month at Reason. eas The Royal Sons and Daughters of Douglass Will meet at DOUGLASS HALL on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of each ‘month MRS. Pee anor BERTHATOLBERT, see __Boval Sesistany THE CONFERENCE. The conference that was held in Poplar Bluff, Mo., October 5. Below are the appointments made by our beloved Bishop A. Grant: St. Louis district, Rev. J. D. Barkesdale, presiding elder. St. Paul, Rev. W. D. Cook; Lexington, Rev. A. A. Gilbert; Higginsville, Rev. W. B. Brooks; Boonville, Rev. W. H. Spurloch; Sedalia, Rev. Wm. Alexander; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke; Washington, Rev. S. L. Bean; Marshall, Rev. A. O. D. Steele; Holden, Rev. M. McFerrin; Union, Rev. J. H. Randells; Pacific, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Osage, Rev. H. McTassell; Chamois, L. S. Walmia; Miami, Rev. P. W. Weaver; Pleasant Green, Rev. E. Thomas; Speed, Rev. J. E. S. Reed; Allen Mission, Rev. O. W. Harris; Black Water Mission, Rev. Chas. O. Jackson; evangelist, Mrs. Sarah V. Bean. Kansas City district, Rev. F. G. Snelson, presiding elder. Allen Chapel, Rev. F. Jesse Peck; Ebenezar, Rev. J. F. McDonald; St. John, Rev. Edw. R. Vaughan; Independence, Rev. J. H. Allen, Westport, Rev. J. T. Smith; Pleasant Hill, Rev. B. W. Stewart; Springfield, Rev. M. Collins; Wellington and Dover, Rev. J. Y. Meadows; Odessa, Rev. H. 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 Alenville, Rev. R. L. Phillips; Charleston, Rev. J. A. Chandley; St. Peters, Rev. T. L. Watson; Bonne Terre and Valley Mines, Rev. J. W. Wiley; Kirkwood, Rev. P. S. Cheatham; Festus and Herculaneum, Rev. F. E. Clark; Belmont, Rev. P. Thurmon; Commerce, Rev. F. L. Scott; Fredericktown, Rev. J. R. Hopkins; Oakridge, Rev. W. P. McAllister; Quinn Chapel, Rev. C. A. Williams; De Soto and Caledonia, Rev. L. H. Harris; La Forge, Rev. Chas. Cummings; Tyler and Cottonwood, Rev. J. D. Rice; Farmington and New Tennessee, Rev. J. E. Edwards; Carruthersville, Rev. B. G. Dawson; St. John and St. Luke Mission, Rev. J. W. Wheeler. Evangelists, Mrs. Lulu E. Cheatham, Katie P. Yates, Dora Russell, Georgeann Hyde, Jane Johnson, Edw. R. Vaughan, secretary Missouri annual conference. 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. 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. JAMES A. HANDY, D. D. 1341 North Carey street, Baltimore, Md. RT. REV. C. S. SMITH, D. D., M. D. 39 East Columbia street. Detroit, Mich. BETHEL INSTITUTE, 110 Hanover street. 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. YOUTHS' DEPARTMENT WHITE ROBINS. Rare Birds Hatched in the Yard of a Denver (Col.) Man Grow to Maturity. White robins are almost as scarce as white blackbirds, but for some reason this season has been favorable for this kind of a "sport" from nature, and several white nestlings have been reported in Denver and vicinity. The only white robins to reach maturity are those belonging to C. A. Lyman, of 1902 Race street, says the Denver Republican. The eggs from which they came looked just like the other two. There were three robins hatched, but one was just like his father and mother, an ordinary redbreast. The white robins were especial favorites with the parent birds, and grew more rapidly. After they had begun to fly out of their nest in an elm tree in his back yard, Mr. Lyman caged the fledglings, but the mother continued to feed them until about a week ago. Since she quit them they have become quite tame, and eat out of their owner's hand. The white robins are the same size and shape as the redbreasts, but every feather is snowy white and they have bright pink eyes. As is the case with most albino animals their sight is not very good, and they will peck at a worm several times before finally getting it in their mouths. Three years ago a white robin was hatched out in a nest in the same tree, but it died before reaching maturity. The pair of robins which hatched these white birds are old birds, and Mr. Lyman thinks they are the same as those which hatched the white bird three years ago. LONG TROUSERS I've got 'em on at last, but say— I hate to go outside; As soon as I show up in 'em I know that I'll be gued; O' course I like 'em, but I wisht I wore 'em sev'ral days, The kids ull make me feel blamed cheap, In half a dozen ways. "Hey, Jim, them britches shows yer wrists." Ull likely come frum Joe. K. High water pants, I know; An' probly something 'bout like this, Yer feet should give a party an' Invite yer britches down." Well, anyway. I won't be called Jim Spindishanks no more; An' stockin' holes won't show up like They all did before; I feel an' look jist like a man, That there can not denied, I得 got 'em on at last, but say— I得 got 'em on at last, but say— Bice Dudley, in Kansas City Star. FARMER LADS STURDIER. Statistics Which Show They Are Physically Much Superior to Boys of the Cities. Statistics compiled by Dr. D. C. Hudson, director of the gym. at Ohio state university, satisfy him that the country boy is the physical superior of the city lad. Two hundred and fifty members of the freshman class at the university have been subjected to a thorough physical examination. The average country lad at the time he enters the university is 67.5 inches in height, and weighs a half pound less than 140. The city-bred young man is an inch and a half taller, and weighs two and one-half pounds more. The boy from the country, however, is of the more sturdy build. Six out of every ten are evenly developed; that is, the right and the left sides will not vary more than four-tenths of an inch, while only two out of every ten city lads come within this class. Most of the boys from the city have one hip high and one shoulder a little low, with the result of a slight curvature of the spine. The countryman is practically free from this deformity, and his muscular action is stronger, although somewhat slower than that of the city student. Seven out of every ten city freshmen use tobacco in some form, while but three out of ten from the rural districts are addicted to the habit. How to Make a Flute. Wrap a piece of paper around a pencil. Paste the edge down, making a tube. To one end fasten a triangular piece of paper somewhat larger than the opening. To play draw in your breath through the open end of the tube. To Promote Longevity. The Rooster—I'd advise him to try to grow tough.—Puck. THE NEW SIGNET FAD. How One May Make a Novel and Interesting Collection for Room Décoration. This fad is the gathering of signets. The outfit necessary to begin needs only to consist of a dozen sticks of sealing wax. Red, white, brown, gold, green and black will be the range of colors. A light wooden box to keep the equipment in, a white taper cut into several pieces to permit its insertion into the box, a box of matches, and a stock of unruled writing paper complete the outfit. The paper should be cut into various shapes such as squares, ovals, oblongs, etc., in sizes varying from one-half inch to a couple of inches in length. Now you are ready for your quest. Just keep your eyes open for the discovery of rings or watch charms adorn- MAKING THE SEAL ing your friends or acquaintances, which have a figure or symbol engraved upon them. You will be surprised to see how many curious seal rings and fobs you will find, and when you come across those which you desire to begin your collection with, ask for permission to obtain your impression. This is done by laying a piece of your writing paper on a solid, smooth surface. A table is the best support. Hold a lighted match to your sealing wax stick till it melts, then rub the sealing wax quickly over the middle of the paper. Then wet the seal with the tongue so that it will not stick to the burning wax; press it into the yielding mass a second or so being careful to lift it straight up when removed, thus securing a clean cut edge. Repeat the operation as many times as you wish duplicates, for if it is a particularly fine signet you will have little trouble in trailing your duplicate for others which you may not be able to procure except by this means, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. When you have enough to make a good showing, then comes the time to mount your collection for exhibition. This is done to the best advantage by pasting your specimens on a stiff cardboard, say 16 to 22 inches in size, and if you combine your colors and sizes happily you may achieve quite a tasteful, artistic effect and add an attractive, interesting ornament to your room by framing the group of signs and hanging them on the wall. DOG THAT CLIMBS. To climb straight up a tree is not the easiest thing in the world for a dog to do. In fact there is perhaps not another dog in the United States that can accomplish what a Scotch colliie does in a western town many times a day, says the New York Herald. He is petted and feasted by his admirers and struts as proudly through the streets as does the most prominent citizen. The peculiar A wolf climbs up a tree. THE CLIMBING DOG. thing about the dog is that he will not climb any other tree than that shown in the picture, and he will not climb more than once without an intermission. When he has reached the knot on the tree, which he grips with his teeth, he lets himself down gently and trots off with his nose in the air, and any amount of entreaty or coaxing will not tempt him to come back until he has taken a turn around three squares. If on his return his audience still awaits him he will climb again, but if the bystanders have gone he looks a bit sheepish and trots briskly to his kennel and sleeps away his wounded vanity. A Dog's Faithful Vigil When John Weakley walked from his home a few miles from Vineland, N. J., to Newfield, to catch a train for Philadelphia the other day, he laid upon the platform while he bought a ticket a package he was carrying. The train came, he boarded it and forgot all about the package. When he returned in the evening Weakley found his dog, which had followed him to the station, guarding the package. The animal had stuck to it all day, snapping at anyone who attempted to take it—Phila'delphia Record. AMERICAN GIRLS. AMERICAN GIRLS. BY THOMAS COBB. "Do you think that Americaa girls are really nice?" asked Sibella. "The question seems rather general," I suggested. "You understand perfectly well what I mean!" she cried, somewhat petulantly. "Perfectly," I admitted. "I wish," said Sibella, "you would try not to be horrid." "Maitland," I remarked, "has been away four months." Sibella stared at the window and sighed deeply. "Four months and five days," she murmured. "Now," I retorted, "you are too particular." "Sometimes," said Sibella, "I think one is not quite particular enough." "Then you are beginning to repent?" "How can I repent if I have not done anything wrong?" she demanded. "Anyhow," I suggested, "one can make up one's mind never to do it again." "Ah!" said Sibella, with another sigh, "one may not get the chance—" "To make up one's mind?" "To do it again," she answered. "Still," I reminded her, "you drove Maitland away." "He simply went to America for a change—" "The week after you broke off your engagement!" "It—it really wasn't my fault," said Sibella. "Did you know that he had returned?" asked Sibella. "I heard it at the club," I admitted. "You haven't answered my question!" cried Sibella. "Let me see—" "Do you think that American girls are really nice?" she persisted. "Anyhow," I answered, "the fellow has got safely away." "I met Eustace at Mrs. Beresford's the day before yesterday," she faltered. "No doubt you talked over old times?" "Why, naturally." "And you—you felt pleased to see him?" "I think Eustace seemed nicer than ever!" she exclaimed. "Then I suppose I must offer my congratulations the first time I see him?" "Are you going to Lady Ashmore's to-morrow night?" "Are you?" I asked. "Why should I stay away?" she demanded, rather excited. "Then certainly I shall go!" "Because Eustace will be there?" said Sibella. "I am to congratulate him?" I asked. "He would think it rather odd if you didn't," she retorted. "Ah, well," I answered, "it is an old story." "How old?" asked Sibella, and she leaned back languidly on the sofa. "Put it down at a decade." "But then—then I could only have been about 11," she murmured. "You see," I urged, "it's something like life itself. Nobody knows when it actually begins—" "Of course," cried Sibella, abruptly, "they are often immense,y rich!" "Those who cherish an ideal, you mean?" "I thought you had grasped the fact that I was talking about American girls," said Sibella, reproachfully. "I suppose," she continued, "their money is an attraction to some men." "Fortunate that Maitland wasn't attracted by it," I suggested, and I fancied she looked at me rather reproachfully. "You don't think Eustace is that kind of man?" she said. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." "I shall see you at Lady Ashmore's to-morrow!" she exclaimed as she rose from her seat on the sofa. "I intend to try to do my duty," I retorted. "You shall have two waltzes as a reward," said Sibella, graciously. "Tantalizing?" "So near and yet so far," I answered. "But still," I added, "I hope you will have a good time." "Why shouldn't I?" she demanded. "I shall try to congratulate you both—" "I don't understand you," said Si-bella. "I said I should try to congratulate you both." "Both?" she murmured. "Of course—you and Maitland." "It is scarcely a thing to joke about!" she exclaimed, with her face afame. "I assure you." I insisted, "I never felt less like joking in my life." "Then why do you suggest that I should be congratulated?" demanded Sibella in a rather low voice. "Upon your engagement—" "That," Sibella faltered, "was ended months ago." "But you told me it had been renewed." "Indeed," she said, with a sigh, "I—I told you nothing of the kind." "Upon my word," I insisted, "you certainly said I must congratulate Malitand—" "Why, of course!" "—when I meet him at Lady Ashmore's to-morrow night." "Don't you understand?" cried Sibella, impulsively. "He is going to marry some American girl," and she laughed a little strangely. "Sibella," I said. "Well?" answered Sibella. "Upon my word, I am sorry if—" "How very absurd you are this afternoon!" sue exclaimed, but she turned away her head as I took her hand. Fresh DRUGS Daily 2601 LAWTON AVENUE. N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. 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KINLOCH C 720. Jefferson Ave. Y SALOON, ORS AND CIGARS Fair Grounds. ER, Proprietor $i, Louis Palladium gineuul iy PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAT. Se eee yi ‘Entered at the postoffice at Bt. Louis, ‘Mo., as second-class matter. ee Ee Published Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprieter. 261, Lawton Avenue. pone or ea en, 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. Breiness matters pertaining to the oer should be addressed to The Pal ladiam Office. Communications for publication moet reach ue not Jater than Wed- nesday. 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SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READ- ING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC. @) THE ST. LOUIS PALLADIUM 18 in its 20th year of regular publi- cation. (2) Never has missed an issue. {8) No fake subscription list to “cateb” honest advertisers. (4) More bons fine enbscribers than any other Negro paper in St. Louis or State. {8) The ONLY Negro newspaper pub- lished in St. Louis 2s the organ of tho Repubiican party. (8) Becavse it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because‘it 18 fearless in denoune- ing crime regardless of conse- quences. OS Notice to the Sunday school at St. John’s mission, 603 Red Bud avenue— There will be no school Sunday, Janu- ary 8th,and 15th. We may have serv- ices at night January 15th. J. W. WHEELER, Supt. The Editor and the Doctor. The following is again going th. rounds’ If an editor makes a ml-take he has to apologize for it, but i2 a doctor makes a mistake he buries it. If the editor makes a mistake and does n0| correct it, there is a lawsuit, swearing and the smell of sulpht, Dut if the doctor makes a mistake there fs no correction, but™a funeral, ent fowers and a smell of v c:isi, A doctor can use a word a yard long without knowing what it means, Pst if the editor uses it, he has to spell it. If a doctor goes to see another man’s wife he charges for the visit, but if the editor goes to see another man’s wife he gets a charge of buckshot. When a doctor gets drunk its a case of “overcome by the heat,” and if he dies it is heart trouble, When an editor gets drunk it’s a case of too much booze, and if he dies it is a case of delirium tremens. Any old college can make a doctor. You can’t make an editor, he has to be born.—Freeman. Yes, editors are born. We have a sample in St. Louis of that man try- ing to publish a paper, when he ought to be in the cotton field. : Notice. We have stopped free-doings in the paper. Since the World’s fair we have received hundreds of locals concerning coming guests, and those who are here. ‘The senders undoubtedly expect the articles to be published free graits. ‘Through investigation it has often been discovered that the senders are neither subscribers to The Palladium, nor do they even bear a friendly at- titude toward it. Any locals not ac- companied by a compensation will find their way into the waste basket. Please Settle Up With Us. Some of our subscriber think that aS we are a good collector thgt 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 subserib- ers are—are—well you know. Pay us, ‘and we will settle all we owe. 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. , .| . cae “BECAUSE I LOVE YOU.” ‘The Dumas Dramatic club will pre- sent the four-act drama, “Because I Love You,” at the Odeon, Monday evening, January 9, 1905, Mr. Man- rice Orman and Miss Rachael Ellison will be seen in their regular charac- ters. Mr. Orman is by no means a stranger to those who have witnessed the productions of the Dumas Dra- matic club, His two most prominent characters are: “Dionysius, in “Da- mon and Pythias,” and Harry May- nard, the leading role in “Past Re- demption.” Same can be said of Miss Ellison, she having appeared as Ca- .JOTTINGS. —Fire does $150,000 damage at Ber- lin, N. H. —Montana is now to the fore with @ land fraud scandal. —Gen. Stoessel, the gallant defender of Port Arthur, is to be court-mar- tialed. —Sixteen negroes were hanged or burned in Mississippi by lynchers dur- ing the year 1904. —William J. Bryan and his son-in- law, William Homer Leavitt, have ef- fected a reconciliation. —Missouri Agricultural college opens with but 45 students, owing to a mis- take in the date of opening. —Portland (Ore.) citizens are said to be indignant over the indictment of former Mayor Williams for malfeas- ance in office. \ —Capt. C. C. Scott, Albany, Mo., a pioneer of the northwestern section of the state, is dead. He surveyed Harri- son county before its settlement. —Henry V. Poor, founder of Poor's Railroad Manual, and one of the best- informed railroad men in the country, is dead at his home in Brookline, Mass. —Philadelphia newspapers _ throw hot shot at Gov. Pennypacker of Penn- sylvania on account of an expression in his message of a desire to muzzle the press. —Goy. Beckham has issued a procla- mation convening the Kentucky gen- eral assembly in extraordinary session January 12, for the purpose of author- izing another site in the city of Frank- fort, or contiguous thereto, for the Proposed million dollar capitol build- ing. WHO IS THE MURDERER? The following table shows the num- ber of people axnually sacrificed on American railroads: Yearsending June 20, 1902. 1903. 1904. Employes in- 2 Jured ........88,711 39,004 43,266 Employed killed. 2,516 3,233 3,367 Passengers... in- jured ........ 6,089 6,973 8,077 Passeng’s killed. 303 231 321 Total _-killea | + and injured.42,619 49,531 55,031 The casualties on American railways cue to train accidents are increasing faster than the mileage, faster than the increase in freight or passenger traffic, faster than the operating ex- penses or gross income, faster than the money spent on rolling stock or improvements, and faster than the to- a number of passengers carried. In 1903 the American traveler's Iia- bility of death on railroads was in the ratio of six to one as compared with the traveler in England. ‘This year's startling increase in the num- ber Killed in the train wrecks of this country makes the discrepancy be- tween the safety on American and British roads yet more disgraceful to us. The installation of the block signal system is acknowledged to be an ef- fective safeguard against tiain acci- dents. The most enterprising rail roads in this country are adopting it; it is used almost universally in Great Britain. It does not absolutely pre- vent accidents, put it does greatly re- duce their number. The railroads have reduced the number of accidents among brakemen by the adoption of the automatic coup- ler. Congress, however, had to force the adoption of the automatic coupler. Let Congress now force the railroads to adopt the block signal. ‘The rail- roads can afford to do this. ‘Their earnings are increasing, even with the payment of dividends on an excessive fictitious capitalization. i lanthe in “Damon and Pythias,” and playing the lead in several other local entertainments of the club. Mr. Henry ‘McGill will be seen in the greatest of all character roles, “Buck Tyson;” Mr. Bewick Pruitt, as “Lige;” Mr. Albert Story, as “Squire Ripley;” Mr. Wm. E. Officer, as “Major Dutty;” Mr. Oscar Ficklin, as “Dink Potts,” and Mr. Marion Brooks, as “Horace ‘Verner;” Miss Sadie Wells, as “Gin- ‘ger;” Miss Celestine Jones, as “Nance ‘Tyson;” Mrs. M. V. Cannon, as “‘Pru- dence Freehart.” Seats are now on ‘Sale at the Colored drug stores. | U. B. F. OF TEXAS. , Houston, Tex., Dee. 21, 1904. |The board of directors of the Mu- tual Aid Department of Texas met at ‘the office of the grand treasurer at the 'U. B.F. hall, The full board was pres- ent, consisting of W. F. Bledsoe, pres- ident, Marshall; F. W. Gross, secre- tary, Victoria, and Joseph Nichols, ‘treasurer, Houston. The report of the ‘secretary showed that for the three ‘months ending November 30 the fol- ‘lowing amounts had been collected: ‘Widows’ and Orphans’ fund. .$4,411 90 Grand Lodge taxes........... “595 78 Sale of supplies............... 286 57 Home and Business fund..... 32 50 National Grand Lodge taxes... 4 54 Interest on U. S. bonds...... 60 00 placate ‘Total recipts 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 Septem- ber 1, 1904, $240, making a total of $1,728 to all. There were several claims before the board for adjustment, which brought representatives from Colum- bus, Waxahachie and Galveston. Lane Chapel, 3966 Fairfax Avenue. We are informed that Rev. Heve- Tow has been appointed elsewhere, and Rev. ‘Winter has been appointed pas- ‘tor of said church, 3966 Fairfax ave- nue, 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. ope tecaube eee Preparing for Old Age. Dr. W. P. T. Jones has bought an- other house and lot on the corner of Newstead. and Cottage avenues. He will build a store and otherwise beau- tify 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. te EP Fe, » a. 4 3 wee 4 oa a MR. A. A. BROOKS. Who is the proprietor and manager of the largest billiard hall in the west. He keeps pace with the billiard play- ers and is authority on any question that may be raised. He is 0. K. Antioch Church Notes. The pastor, Rey. S. P. Anderson, de- ityered a very interesting sermon, Sun- day, the Ist, at 11 a. m, from Joshua 24th chapter and 15th verse, and at 8 PD. m. Rev. Lewis Lane preached tue annual memorial sermon from 4th chapter of Hebrews and $th verse. Saturday evening, December 31, watch meeting servicss were held, watching the old year out and the new year in. The service was well attend- ed. The annual financial report of the church was good. It shows that the church is progressing nicely, and, spir- itually, she is moving on. ee a ee o> OR Reta saa eo Se ee ae Bee ee eee ts ae Rect? Eo Nee pee ae ee ee ree ae ea aon ae = Se pees ee ee ee ee ee st, ae pa e oe ae AS ee ig ea rp aan ee Pe ag? - ee ; ae : | is 4p : ‘ a= to. ee ees ee ‘The Palladium believes in pictures— well its all right, Wheeler. You're hard to beat.—The Forum. Yes, we believe in pictures of good men, We will soon present a set of pictures of the best Negroes in St. Louis, ‘The St. Louis people complain be- cause the Palladium won’t keep any- thing hid. Wheeler is a hero; he's all right—The Forum. ‘The people do not complain about Wait for the Grand Bazaar and car. nival to be given by the citizens of St Louis, January 24, 25, 26 and 27, 1905 for the benefit of the St. Louis Colored Orphans’ Home, at Masonic temple Tenth and Market. Don't forget the dates. ‘The churches, missionery circles, women’s clubs, secret and benevolent societies, military organizations have been asked to co-operate in making this a grand success. Many have hap- pily responded. Special features for each evening’s entertainmnet. Come on the Pike. Season tickets, 75 cents; single tickets, 25 cents. JAMES W. GRANT, Chairman of General Committee. a c if Baca raeey Pe =F na a 4 We would like to see this lady in EE Cec Venituerireaitanl iureas eae a We veuner tht ities dolure Sioa come this way, sister. Women are constantly demonstrat- ing more clearly their capacity for suc- cess in newspaper work. ‘Thousands of women hold positions on newspapers in this country. In fact, the daily newspaper in the United States that has not a woman or wom- en on its staff is a very rare exception. Many women are newspaper propric- tors, and show ability for business mavagement as well as editorial and 3 a £ = ny : F : 4 “9 j ae a Yan cise as ee iit had REM RE Nyerey ee MR. CHAS. PITMAN Is one that is an honor to his race. (contact with him. He holds a position He is respected by all that come in' in the custom offic. Announcement. Newspaper Women. the Palladium keeping things to the front—only a few bad Niggers com- plain about the Palladium, and with the assistance of our Chief Desmond, we will soon send them out of the city, or pnt them on the rock pile. ‘The editor of the St. Louis Palladi- um—or the lion in the west—is saying some yerd hard things, just now.— Bluft City News. No, we are not the lion of the west, ‘but we are a terror to evil doers. Yeportorial work. ‘There are woman's press clubs in nearly every state, and women news: paner workers are as enthusiastic de- vo‘ees to their profession as men, They have contributed largely and variously to the success and popularity of the newspapers of this country, and are now recognized as a great 21d growing factor in the profession. Women are not restricted to any one department of newspaper work. Wom- en are employed not only as society reporters and correspondents, but as news reporters, news editovs ané edi- torial writers. In fact, a bright wom- an can make herself useful in almost eyery line of newspaper work and the retireinent of women from journalism would be a great. loss to the profession and to the public.—Searchlight. We heartily agree. The editors of the Palladium and assistant editress have dcne much to keep th> Palladi- um beicre the public. She has the mettle to defend her title in that line. She has taught several reporters— their place—and with her blue peucil she cut right and left. Twenty-Five Years of Married Life. On Monday, January 8, 1905, at Central Baptist church, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jenkins, of 2739 Wash street, will celebrate their silver wedding, who has journeyed together as man and wife for twenty-five years. “Those whom God hath joined to- gether, let no man put asunder.” ‘Thus we believe, where man and woman are joined together and are traveling towards that Heavenly land, it will be well with them, and God’s spirit will assist them in all that is right. For twenty-five years Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jenkins have walked to- gether, and next Monday they will re- new that covenant in the presence of their many friends and the church of God. We extend our best wishes and congratulations to them and trust that God's blessing will still abide with them and peace and happiness may at- tend them in all their paths of duty. °Mr. Peter Mitchell, of 1613. Franklin avenue, visited his mother after 20 years’ absence. The mother was ren- dered doubly happy, principally by the meeting of her son, and again by his gift of a thousand dollars to his dear mother. May God less this duti- ful and thoughtful son to his aged mother, who is past ninety years of age. : 2 P aa Be | = | | & 4 ee H. C. CURTIS THE STAR FURNISHED ROOM MAN Room like Hote, Sweet, Sect Hm 705-,0]-709 North Fourteenth Street Branches ie-16-ee0 lnden Sircer 1. €. CURTIS. Prop. Monroe Motley. Mer. Alle! tial, Night ere - $ = . a fame: | z ee ‘ P s = : Fe af i it} a y ‘ a A. 2m HENRY BROWN, Neatly Furnished Rooms 703 and 7M NORTH lth. Street. Branches 1433 and 1519 Lucas Avenue, ST. LOU'S, MO. EENKY BROWN, DELIA BROWN, Manrater. Proprietress. — y ODD FELLOWS’ BAND and GRCHESTRA = Under the direction of Ss. J. LANE, , TEACHER oF Music. OFFICE: 1323. WASH STREET. oe ‘te: ase ie oi ewe Gee se THEALABANA RESTAURANT 2220, MARKET STREET, ALABAMA TOM Is the place to go when yca are hungry They have gooa things to eat, cooked just to sult your taste. You can get MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Visitors from Alabama should calf there. Room for everybody. PERSEVERANCE LODGE 1765 G. U. ©. of O. F. Meets the first and third Wednes- day nights in each month at their now hall, 3719 CASS AVENUE. W, C. BLANTON, N. G. i A. GREGORY, PS. © Sf ocae : S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don’t pass his door—2601 Lawton ave- nue. We 2 : ‘| yy ORTER’S TAILORING C0, ‘ee Vi Suits from - - $18.00 to $50.00 ew Pants from - - $4.00 to $15.00 | @ s Ne Le Artistic Cutters and Fitters to the Trade, — aN CHAS. Q. CLARK, - - Proprietor. as y oo ee 2122 MARKET STREET. aot Palace Bath House "2"... The White Lillie Bar, 1501 Gratiot Street, Choice WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. SAMUEL H. LEONARD, - - - Proprietor. ee ee $a ae Se ae ee. ee ire eS ke 6 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 pleas- ure in announéing that it has decided to present Shakespeare's sublime trag- edy, “Othello,” with the strongest ag- gregation of players ever associated together in an amateur dramatic pro- duction in St. Louis. ‘The entire great production will be under the personal direction of Mr. James W. Grant, the dean of local dramatic managers. 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 with- ‘out 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. THE PALLADIUM REACHES MORE HOMES THAN ALL OTHER RACE PAPERS PUBLISHED 1N THE WEST AND 18 UP TO DATE ON ALL MAT= TERS OF INTEREST. Teachers and preachers wanted to write sick, accident and death insur- ance. Can earn $50, $75 and $150 per month. Experience not necessary Address Home Protective Association, ‘Hannibal, Mo. . IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE LATEST—READ THE PALLADIUM, Hot and Cold | BATHS | 25c. Also SHINING PARLOR For Ladies and Gentlemen. Cigars and = AND LAUNDRY BRANCH. The Best Service in the City. Frank E. Lewis Charles Tonsall, Proprietors. 2234 Market St BECAUSEI _ LOVE YOU SO That Is the Public's Selection, and the Dumas. Dramatic Club Will Present it ‘Those who read the unique proposi- tion 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 Re- demption,” 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 yote of 268. The club feels safe in recommending the play, “Because I Love You,” and the rehearsing will be- gin at once. The costuming and stage settings will be up to the require- ments. On account of the club's past experience in this play, we will be able to give a true presentation. Al- most the same cast will appear, and in addition a large chorus is to be re- hearsed 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. Palmer's Tollet 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 nat- ural. 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 want- ed_everywhere. ‘Try Palmer's Perspiration Odor De- stroyer; only 25 cents per box; 5 hoxes for $1. Alll Shines Five Cents. Go io Jefferson avd Marke?, to get a shine. Harry’s piace First-class shine. THE PALLADIUM IS FIRST—THE OTHERS FOLLOW. For Ladies and Gentlemen ‘i Ae ‘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 Wil- son, vice-president. 1431 Morgan street, Mrs. Annie Henry, 2614 Mills street, secretary; Lizzie Robinson, assietant secretary. True Reformers’ Barber Sho> And baths is the neatest, warmest baths and shop in the city. Clean tow- els 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, Mer. gee gue ce bey Berane O25 B pecs es asain ie fas me { oe y 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 danc- ing and singing sketch, entitled “The Black 400.” They are making a tre- mendous hit. Call at the Gem and Marble Heart club and spend an even- ing, and have a good time, at 1911 Market street. H. B. WHITE, Proprietor. HARVEY CROSS, Manager. CO ES Sa eS an he ego, “Me eS ae a ¥ he. oT Ne Ge A\\is Say §\\\ Phy oS Wf <s VE ad One of the best Piano Tuners in the city of St. Louis—La Frenche. He can be found at 1118 Olive street. —The Illinois assembly declares C. ‘S. Deneen formally elected goveriior. 2 . = a > 4 L on 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 sTRHET, HEADQUARTERS OF BANNER BASE BALL CLUB. Bee Gere. SOR ag eee i i i ; i 2 | | S A. j & a se 3 Wie, @ e MR. CHAS. RENDALL, Is one of our enterprisng young men. He holds a position in the internal rev- enue collector's office. ROOMS FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished room’ for gentlemen, at 3232 Lawton avenue. ROOMS FOR RENT—Ui6 N. Jeffer- son avenue, Mrs, Emma Murphy. Sam, the Tailor, 204-206 North Four- teenth’ 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. - Qy Che JEFFERSON éme) —séiBAR... 115 North Twelfth Street James L. Mays, Proprietor BARBERS Joseph Lee - - L. J. Jenkins. a Equal Rights Barber Shop. JUST NEWLY FITTED UP. READY FOR BUSINESS. Massage: First-Class Work. Coal Orders Promptly Attended To. 1331 Poplar St. si \Pouis. ‘wo W. T. Curtis’ Newport Buffet, | 2323 MARKET STREET. ' Wines, Liquors and Cigars. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Also the Famous Anheuser Beer. 2323 Market St LOUIS HUGGINS, Formerly of 2132 Franklin Ave., BUYS Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. Residence and Flats 2612-14 Franklin Ave. ST. LOUIS, MO. Jd. M. H. Dorsey Wood, Coal & Ice, EXPRESS WAGON Hauling to all Parts of the City 2629 Morgan St. ee ee MIXERS. JOHN ee | Headquarters for Colored Professionals. THE ROSEBUD BAR, TOM TURPIN, Proprietor. POOL ROOM-_IN CONNECTION. Distributors of Applegate's Old Rosebud Whisky. Also a FIRST-CLASS CAFE in Rear. Open all Night and Day. All Prices. Private Dining-Room. 2220-22 MARKET ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. PHONE: Hinloch D855. WILLIAM T. DAVIS, SHAVING PARLOR, 28!! Manchester Avenue. First-Glass Barber Shop and First-Glass Work Guaranteed. Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS ONS Bria"? Office: 4017 Easton Avenue, MR. C. YOUNG. The Douglass Social Club, 2106 WALNUT STREET. First-class accomiodations in every respect. The members will be gladto welcome you at this cozy resort. REGU EROS PLE: CHAS. NARCISE, President. Telephone—Kinloch C-397, THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dea'e: in : Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Oalifornin Canned Goods a Spovalty. NEWPORT CAFE. SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALTY. 2321 [Market Street, St. Louis, Mo. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. QUICK SERVICE. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. LOWERY & MASON, OF DALLAS, eae Oe FORT WORTH, Wm. A. Overton, Plumbing AND GAS FITTING. Furnaces, Stcves and Ranges Repaired aud put up. Expressing and Moving. 1124 N. Sarah Street Phone Lindell 249 A. - Douglass Buffet and Pool Room Files R ESTA U RA NT ante Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars, and the best of service offered. i Stop that cough. Go and get Pick- ‘ett’s Cough Drops. GOV. A.M, DOCKERY'S i it Congratulates the People On Hap- piness and Prosperity. HE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS ‘Takes Pride in His Administration, and Extends Best Wishes to His Suo- cessor In the Execu= tive Office. Ee ee ee ee Oh the threshold “of your labors” 1 congratulate you upon the happiness and prosperity’ of the ‘people, and the fidelity. and impartiality ‘with which the. laws have been administered, ‘The four years past have been an cra of almost unexampled prosperity. Every interest a this ee has He ue sand cb expanding and remunerative develop- melt. ‘Phere have been no drones In the hive of our teeming Industries. Enter= Brise has been unhampered by the croak: er or the pessimist, Our people have kept pace with the marvelous transformation, Wrought by the industrial elvillzation of this Wondertul century. Missourians glory im the achievements of thelr site. ‘The greatest of all. Ine Gustridl expositions In history afforded ‘ur people opportunity. to, demonstrate her proud preseminenge. In the lavish display of opulent resources and genuine hospitality, Missourians won the plaudits of nitions. All the world delights to do us honor. ‘Our accomplishments in agriculture, hortlcultare, mining, manufacture, trans Yortation, commerce and other business Durauies Gould have been possible only: in 2 state where life is protected, the rights pe property jealously guarded, ‘and the Jaws enforced so as to promote’ the Inter ‘ests of all, iC fe high privilege to legislate for ‘the people of such a commonwealth. Our Bounding prosperity, however, may de- Nelop an undue growth of the spirit’ ot mere commercialism.” In the presence of Sitch an untoward situation it is possible that patriotism and rugged integrity may bevmendced by an inordinate greed! for gain. Hut Lam sure mercenary Influences will meet your stern disapproval. Finance. J, felleltate you upon the extraordinary satisfactory condition of our: fiseal_ at- fairs. Notwithstanding the rate of state taxation has been reduced to 17 cents on the #10) valuation, which is below that ‘ot any other state, there is now @ very Jango treasury’ sugplus. After the paymAnt of all demay ds due, the available cash balance in’ the state Ircasury, to the credit of all the funds, on the ist of the present. month was &2.~ 3iG,sh.64, of whieh’ $1,06),000.21 was’ credit- ed’ to tho state revenue fund, ‘on January 1, iol, the treasury bal- ance Was Sh0889L5% the revenue fund haying $179,222.19 to its credit. ‘This comparative exhibit tells the story ‘of greatly-increased reventies. ‘The growth of our income is due in most part to an Increase of nearly. two hundxed million dollars. in the assessed Viniuation af real, personal and corporate property” during’ the. period ‘covered. by nis administration, dd also to. the enactment of the modified beer inspection Jaw, which has already brought $1,596,- $56.10 to the treasury. The fees collected By the state, Insuranee and other depart- ments have also greatly increased. The Interent on. public moneys collected dur= ing ihe Tast four year was about. $130,- Oo), being ‘more than one hundred thou Sand dollars In excess of the Income from this source during the preceding four the state auditor estimates that six miilidn dollars ‘will be the total Fevenues For the present biennial period, “Thi ine come will be ample to properly enlarge Rnd maintain our state Institutions ‘and meet all the requirements of a frugal and tificlent administration. ‘he total assessed Valuation of all prop- erty of che state for the last year was Nearly one. billion, four hundred taillion dollars, of whieh nearly one hundred and thirty-Qvo mnillions. represent the assess- ment of public service corporations, the inerease in the assessment of such prop- erty being over thirty-three millions. tn excess of the amount for any year prior Yo this ‘administration, State Bonded Indebtedness. Congratulations are also due the people upon the payment of the entire Bonded debt. “At the beginning of this adminis- tration. $1,887,000 of bonds were outstand- ing. AW of these Rave been pald, and the state is now free from bonded’ debt, More than forty millions of bonded obli- ations, principal and interest have been lauldaged since the Inauguration of Gov. Silas Woodson, "Rhe ‘only remaining. Na- Bitty ix $4,889.42 of School certificates, which, bythe vote of the people, prac: Ueally Constitute an endowment for the University and publis schools, School Money. T also desire to advert, with, special pleasure, to the distribution by. the state Be nearly five million dollars in ald. of the public ‘schools during the last four years, being an increase of more than ‘one million dollars over the amount dis- Qursed during the preceding quadriennial fried, “Mhis inetedsed outlay’ tq the pub: Her nchoaia vied almost solely. to the Income derived under the modified, beer inspection law and the enhanced assess. ment of the taxable property of the state. State Institutions. It should be the occasion of profoun That during this administration $2,158000 have ‘been appropriated to enlarge and anip our publle Institutions. “the appro- priations for’ the same purposes. during the 12 Years preceding my. Inauguration were omly $1,163,885, being about one mil: Ton teva (nit dining the 1ast four years, Pormer administrations were as generous tn "appropriations "ay" the ‘reventes then permitted. Increased revertes, however, ave enabled this administration » to greatly augment expeditures for public improvements. ‘This policy should continue. Missourl is an enterprising and developing state. Her people demand institutions which, in capacity” and) appointments, shail be tn harmony ‘with the progress of tho age In which we live. Ample appropriations should be continued for our penal insti: iutions, “ute -eleemosynary Institutions and our magnificent educational system, ‘Thee are each entitled to impar‘tal recog” nition, and undue pressure by over-zeal- Sus partisans of dy. spectal snettution Should: sot be permitted to disturb @ Just Apportionment of public mone: Heparts received’ {rom ‘the officers of state institutions disclose frugality and Dusiness sagacity in. thelr management, T'shall_not cite voluminous. detalis, but earnestly” request’ a careful examination Of thelr several reports, No scandal has Vexed this administration inthe con uct ct publie Institutions, ‘Phe omeers in charge have been "able, faithful, Honest and humane. Some of the insti: tions have almost. reached the. limit of their capacity. Appropriations for neces= Bary sputittons and equipment must bo matte ‘by the general assembly. ‘Their Hants wit be Dresented ovo in due Aime by" credited. representatives, I, be= speak for each ahd every one of these worthy objects of areroeeeaeony liberal 4nd Impartial recognition. he educational system of the state, ineluding the public schools, the four normal schools; the School of Mines and ‘Gur great university, should each be the feeipient of essential appropriations. The eleemosynary institutions, which fuciude’ the four Rospttals for the meane, the school for the deaf, school for the blind, the federal and confederate sol- Glers' homes, the feeble-minded colony, the training seheol for boys and the ae dustrial heine for girls, ave entitled to wenerous share of our revenues. the earnings by the last general assem- bly to construct a new female depart. ment, in connection with an imposing and ornate front, will exhaust the surplus, nd an appropriation of $30.00 from, thé Tevenue fund will be necessary to Com jiete the female department, Tt will also Be'necessary, to re-appropriate $7.00, the Unexpended balance of the surplus carn Ings of the penitentiary. A new hospital building and ice plant are also exigent necessities, and the expenses of such stuctures should be borne by the revenue ‘und, ‘During, the quadriennial period just closed, the actual excess of the income 9f the penitentiary over expenditures was $6,2i6.8. If, however, to this is added the outlay ‘oecdstoned by the law passed at the beginning of this administration, re- fiulsing: the warden to pay five, dollars to each discharged prisoner in addition to fallroad fare to the place of residence, together, ‘with the compensation for extra help and guards employed in, connection with the construction of the new female department, It would make the actual het income’ $25,376.98 for the four years past. Missouri at World's Fair, Missouri's exhibit at the Louistana Purehase, exposition surpassed that of any other State. Her commercial glories Were. enthusiastically acclaimed, She Casily distanced all competitors in grand prizes, ‘gold medals, silver medals, bronze Medals ‘and other awards of honerable ‘The beautiful Missourl building was thronged “with, visitors of every, nation from the opening day until its’ destru tion by fire a short time before the close pf the exposition. “The logs of ibis build ing was deeply régretted, but even vet Its broken arches, ruined columns and black- ened walls arg mute, though eloquent testimonials of the tireless’ enterprise, matchless resources_and generous hos Pitality of Missourians. ‘The exposition at St. Louls exploitea he lprogucts of stissouri tn’ mines eld, forest, factory and other Industries, Tt was an Invitation to capital and labor, and a hospitable welcome to immigra- tion, It has mightily strengthened the feeling of fraternity which Is rapidly ce- menting the great commercial nations. It has brought the world into still closer relations. It has speeded the dawn of universal peace. It has stimulated the theift and ‘genius of the nations who are contesting ‘for trade supremacy. “It has hastened the coming of that auspicious time when the United States as a world- power in commerce will be the acknowl edged victor in every mart. Boodling. ‘The exposure and punishment of bri- bery in connection with municipal and state legislation has engaged public at- tention during the last two, years. The Investigation of the grand jury at St. Louis, under the direction of the cireutt attortiey, disclosed a system of bribery in that city ywhich appalied good citizens. Corruption 4as shown to exist in many departments of the city government In 18) and prior years. Many indictments were returned, and a number of recreant public oMelals have already reached. the henitenttary. “All the powers given me by the people Were placed at the disposal of the (clreult attorney, during the progress of these investigations. Subsequent to the startling exposures in St. Louls, the charge was freely made, both. by’ the preah and! in, che hauls of Tegisiation, that wribery had tainted our general assembly. In view of the boodling alleged to exist at the state capital, I requested the judi Of this clreut to summon n grand jus and make a searching and impartial in- quiry. ‘The grand jury convened, and i then, exercised the only authority given the Rovernor in such cases by detailing the attorney-general to assist the prose- cuting attorney of Cole county in_ the conduct of the Investigation. ‘The results of the inquiry are known. Speedy and Impartial trials, establishing: either ‘the gulit’ or Innocence of the accused, are demanded by the people. Whatever’ laws yaay be necessary to make more certain the eradication of bribery should receive your prompt approval. The. executive, legislative and Judicial departments of the state and city governments can easily drive the boodlers from both state and municipal capitols, by acting in hearty accord. The powers of these departments, however, are clearly defined and limited by the Constitution and the laws. ‘Bach must act within the sphere of its aus thority. Neither, acting singly and alone, can effectually stamp out corruption should it appear; acting in unison and in harmony, the task is an easy one. ‘Township Organization, The people of the counties adopting township organization should not be. wn mindful of the fact that Section 8, Arti: cle 9" of our constitution, authorizing counties to adopte. township organiza. tion “Whenever a majorjity of the legal voters of such county voting at, any general election shall so determine,” was amended at the general election held In November, 1902, So as to provide. that township ‘organization may" be adopted by a majority of the legal voters “vot- ing upon, that proposition at any general election.” ‘The legislature, at its session in 198," amended~ our ‘statute so as ta make it eontrom fo the amendment of the constitution on this subject. ‘This change in the organic law, with appropriate provisions to enfore it, sug- gests at least some doubt in the minds of the lawmakers as to the constitution- ality of the act. applicable to the. con- Sutiidanal provision in force prior to the amendment. ‘A number of counties in the state adopted township organization prior to the amendment and the present legisla- tion applicable to It, ‘The prudence and Intelligence of the people ‘in those counties desiring town- Ship organization, will doubless suggest before the next general election, a course which will give them an organization un- attended with any doubt a8 to its legal- State “Boards aud Appotntive om- cers. I invite special attention to the report cf the state board of mediation and. ar- Mtration.. "The labors af this body have been of invaluable benent to the interests ec the state. The board has been able, even with limited powers, to. reconellé the. differences vetween employers and employes in thirtysseven strikes. Its ta- bors Have been characterized by wisdom and a proper regard for the Interests st- accd, ag Well as the Interests of the public: “Careful consideration should be kiven their recommendations for certain amendments to the law authorizing arbi- In. this connection I desire to com- mend the boards of police commisston- ers, election commissioners, World's. falr commissioners, geology," agriculture, health, pharmacy, dental ‘examiners, em- balming, barbers, charities and corree tions, osteopathic’ registration and exam- ination and fish commissioners for loyal devotion to public interests committed to them by the laws create them, I ask the general assembly to give considera- tion to their several reports and recom- mendations, ‘The superintendent of insurance, the adjutant-general, commissioner of labor, excise conmissidner, supervisor of build- ings and loan asso¢lations, mine inspec- tok. factory lnanensne and beer tamentne Capito! Improvement. ‘The last general assembly mede a small appropriation to begin the work of Fepalring the “capitol building and im- roving the capitol grounds. | Enis appre: priation has been judiciously expended, and the improvements are the suliect of who visit the state capital. The work of beautifying ‘the grounds and putting the capitol building fh such condition that Jt Will be creditable. to this commonwealth should continue. I have secured an estl- mate from compétent architects, and ie appears that an appropriation "of | $82,- iu will be sufficient. to complete the ré- paira on the sapitol building and to make ts surroundings attractive. I earnestly request that this amount be appropriated. ‘Supreme Court Building. ‘The amendment submitted at the last general election authorizing the levy of a tax to construct a new capitol falled to recelve the approval of the people. It is not probable that a new state house will be constructed for many years. With Recessary Improvements, the | present building will answer the demands of the state for some time, “It is important, however, that a new fire proof structure should be erected without delay, to ac~ commodate the supreme court, ‘its offi- clal "reporter, the attorney-genieral, “the state ilbrary’ and properly care for the files of all the state offices which are Rot needed for the transaction of current Uusiness. I can not too strongly urge upon the general assembly the pressing heed of sich a structure. ‘The prasent hipreme court building 13 not only an architectural freak, but wholly defictent in modern convienees and appliances. Its rooms are narrow and cramped. it is poorly Tighted, adiy ventilated, “and in ho wise fitted for the discharge of the uties devolved upon. the supreme ju- Alclary."“Avnew building of the capacity find character mentioned may be con- structed in the capitol grounds. Tt semes tome, however, that it would be far preferable to sccure, elther by purchase br condemnation, a ‘suitable site outside these grounds, within. easy access of the capitol building. Tsubmit herewith an estimate by cap- able architects, who think an appropria- tion of $20,000 will be ample to erect the building. World's Fair Fund Balance, ‘The million dollars voted by the people to suftable display the resources of the State at the World's fair were not all Sxpended.. I recommend that the unex ended balance, amounting to about one ftundrea and fifty thousand dollars. be ap- }ropriated to ald in the construction of the proposed dre proof bullding for the supreme court. Missouri's Claim Agaiast National Government. Under the authority of an act passed by "the last congress, the secretary Of the treasury has allowed the claim of $379,108.15 In Favor “of Missourl. "This Amount will reimburse the state for in= terest on loans procured by Gov. Gamble and on union military. bonds issued. to equip and maintain troops to uphold the authority of the federal government dur- ing the elvil War. Congress, at the pres- ent session, will undoubtedly appropriate ‘the ‘amount ‘of this allowed claim, recommend, therefore, such enactment as ‘will authorize the. fand. commissioners, pon payment, to invest the amount, ‘un= dep proper safeguards, In state, county oF munielpal bonds of not less” than par value, the interest to be annually distrib- “uted for the support of the university and the public schools. National Guard. ‘The general government has made gen- ‘erous provision to aid. the states in’ the maintenance of the national guard. The Appropriation’ for ‘thie purpose bythe state should not be stinted, but sufficient to provide a. well-equipped organization ot the militia. Pardon Attorney, At the beginning of this administration I approved @ Dili creating the office of pardon attorney. T belleved then that fuch. an. officer was “essential to the proper conduct of public business In re= Epeet to applications for executive clem- eney. Upon examination {discovered there was no necessity for this officer, the Clerical force of the governcr's office, be- ing ample to perform ‘the! duty.” The Silice has remained untitled. T. recom- fuend_ the repeal of the act authorizing this appointment. Game Law. Tt Is Imperative that a law to protect out game should be enacted. Its pro- Nisions should be stringent and effective, he necessity for sucht legislation isso obvious that argument becomes unneces sary. “School Books. 1 renew the recommendation made to tne “last general assembly for “efficient Iexisiation to secure cheaper and better School books for our children, ‘This com= monweaith is In the grasp of the Amer- lean Book trust, and it is the duty of the representatives of the people to enact inwa to relleve parents from the exae- tions of this trust. Excixe Comminsioner. Under existing ‘statutes. the, authority to Issue “dramshop. licenses in. Kansas Cit is shared Jointly by the county court of Jackson county and the police board Of Kansas Clty. AC the seasion of the Reneral assembly, In 1901, I favored. the Eppolntment of an exelse “commissioner for Kansas City, with powers and duties similar to those exercised by the excise commissioner of St. Lous,” The police inard should be wholly relieved of the Guty_of granting Saloon Heenses. “T ree. mend Stich changes in our lava ay wil ‘Aivorce the police board from this duty and devolve It upon. the county court, and an excise commissioner, to be ap- pointed by the governor. ‘he act authorizing ‘the compensation of the excise commissioner of St. Louis by Tees should ‘be repealed, and a fixed Salary substituted, Minsourl Statue. ‘The president of, the Loulsiana, Pur: chase Exposition Co. tenders, without font, a ayimbolle. staiue of the state of Missourt, of herote ‘proportions, now’ oc- cupying a niche in’ the Colonnade of Stites, This statue ts ene of fourteen erected by the exposition company to rep= resent the fourteen states and territories of the Loulsiana Purchase. ‘They are the Work’ of some of our best sculptors and Ereauly. adimired. 1 respectfully. recommend the prompt passage of a joint resolution accepting the statue, and the appropriation of an adequate amount to pay the cost of re- moval to the state capital Lewix and Clarke Exposition. Tho last legislature appropriated ton ‘thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction -of' the governor to take the initial steps to make a creditable ex: hibie'of Missouri's resources at the Port land exposition, whieh is to open on May i,t. Under the authority. conferred by this act | have named'a commissioner to make selections from our exhibits at the Louisiana Purchase exposition, pre= pate “and ship them to’ Portland: "An daitional, appropriation, will be vers Soon required to install. tie exhibits “and provide compensation for the force ueces- sary to display. them. Good Roads. 1 moat earnestly invite attention to the necessity for. some legislation that. will ive ys Detter country toads. ‘Phe good roads” question has been agitated for a I most earnestly invite attention to the necansity “for some legislation: that) wil Bive us Detter country roads. ‘Phe good Toads" question has been agitated fora umber Of years, but up to this time has Fesulted tn no practical measure for thelr Improvement. "Its impossible to cons struct’ good “roads ‘without money, ‘and this money must be raised in'some way by taxation, "I have ‘given thls question much hove: ainda ready" accept any feasible measure that will secure (eee proved highways, But in’ my opiaion there a, under our present Constitution Which fixes @ maximum rate for countey purposes, no other way" for. permanent Improvement except the enactment of 4 law authorizing tie owners of land in & townelily oF road cistsict. to. employ: the principle. of benciie aaseasments in’ raise Ing finde’ with which to construct goed Feadn, he’ employment of thee pak ga the: ‘drainage of” swamp. and" overiiow Itnas was some years ago authorized. by Your honorable Body, and Its appheation has resulted In the feclamation bf thote sands of acres of as fine lands: as can be found on the continent. The “drsine age Jaw has been upheld By the suareins court as a constitutional enactment and ie will Turnish you a guide Ine eorkane Gut the detalls ofa. system by which the people of each community can determine for themselves whether they want better roads, and, if-s0. by which the cost may be charged against each acre of iand 1h the township on district th proportion to the beneit derived. Vetoes. : Jn the exercise of my constitutional per- ogative, during my term T have felt Cone strained (0 veto forty-three bills and eso Several items of appropriation. “I have, however, ‘approved. a uumber” of meas: Use: Ef menernl Intereve or tS ne not Include a single “‘sandbagging” ens Sciment. ‘Phe sweeping investigations. of two grand. juries have vindicated my Padement in respect ‘to, thote approved, vith the lights of the past before me, £ Would ‘again approve every bill of gen= tral import heretofore signed, except one, Since declared. to be uneonstitutional by the eupreme court. ng Nery few of Our laws should be ree peated, “and new legislation In-some ine Rance enacted! butt respectfully sig dat that there is too ‘much. tinkering Sith the statutes.” Repealing or amendas Tory, enactments’ affecting our. Industrial Interests should have most careful con sideration before approval. Monuments, During this administration imposing monuments have been erected to. mark The last ‘resting. places of Thomas. H. Benton, and former Governors Stewart, Brown, McClurg and King. ‘These state: fyshadca area, ‘Draper “recognition | of those “who served” the people’ faithfully Inchigh’ public position, "There are other Great Missourians whose. sleeping ashes are sti unmarked. I rgcommend a ‘roprlations for monuments to James. 8. Been, Daniel Dunklin, John Milter, Silas Woodson, and Willard P. Hail, At each Succeeding session of the general assem- Diy other’ monuments should be author- Pala unt "Missourl shall have. suttably marked the graves of all” her distin= Bulshed dead, ‘Many years since the state erected in the cemetery. atthe historle old elty of Ste, Genevieve at monument in. memory Of her great senator, Lewis F. Linn. It fy now ‘somewhat discolored and out of Rpait ies estimated that an approprias Tidn of $900 will be suMlctent. to put the fonument-and the grounds surrounding Wen proper condition. t Resume. A resume of a few of the essential tings accomplished inden Uh sain: tition tay" be concisely. stated. J-shall Ghly present a, sheeinet summary: Tiereasing reventies and economical yet progressive. expenditure, is a treasury Eonaition extremely gratifying, Our sur- flus incowe. is now larger than At any Lime since the reduction of the tax fate {n'itod by constitutional requirement, ‘The Gensursy surplus. will enable the incom Ing adipinistration to enter upon Its. la- Hoy without the menace of & treasury efiett “fine last of the outstanding bonds was paid on February 2 103, and Missouri Know out of debt. ‘The tax rate for state purposes has been reduced to seventeen ‘cents on the bho hundred dollars. valuation, which ts Stiow that of adjoining states “or. any Other state of the Union. ‘Hor many years the question of fran- cise taxation was, the, subject of fhoughtful consideration, A. law author- lang the taxation of such values has set- Ued’the disputed question. ‘the enaetient of the modified beer in- spection law. has. brought more. than Seven hundred andefifty. thousand dollars fig ithe "treasury during each Vlenalal period. Pethouit two and one-half million dollars have been expended in. the enlargement Rad equipment of the twenty-one growing institutions of the state. The establishment of a binding twine factory in the state penitentiary was de- fanded by the farmers, It is now com- Mleted ‘and in. sucessful operation. igi, assessment of public service cor- porations was increased In 1904 more than Tilrtysthree million dollars over the as= Stestment of any former administration. ‘Phe claim of the state against the nae tional ‘government, for nearly a halt Inilion dollars, has Deen allowed by the Rational: treasury department, nd. this mount should go to increase ‘the educa- Honal endowment. ‘The display of our, resources at the World's fair, for which the people voted one million dollars, has added greatly to the renown, of Missourl. "fhe exnibite by the state at the Buffalo and Charleston expositions were also the Subject "ot unlversal commendation: ‘Phe interest recelved) om publle moneys exceeds by more than one hundred thous Sina dollars the amount recelved during the preceding administration, the fees of ihe Ditice of the secretary. of state have increased over a quarter of & million dol- lars during the same time, and. the In- Come of the insurance department, from feenvand the tax on premiums, shows a fecifging growth of nearly five hundred thousand’ dollars, "That this administration has been able to distribute. more than a. miliion dol- Tire In exeess ‘of the preceding quadren= Mal peripd to advance the Interests of The dhiblie: schools “stiould. be the prise Se ebery parent and every loyal "A “he mooted question of continuing the state school certifieates has been settled in ‘harmony ‘with. the opinions of the Ablest educators of all parties and, the policy of many neighboring states. This Beggwment should. stand forall time, sn She Qothe cause of public education. ‘dneke are but the Culminating triumphs of administrations during the past Uiltty= fo years, of sich excellence, as enable Missourl to boast of the largest cash cap= {tal “school fund: the lowest. tax rate; freedom trom debt; the fearless enforce: ment of Jaw; the protection of Jife and Droperty:"" the maintenance ot’ publie Peate, aa promotion of the general we fare. Within the coming week the adminis- tration of which 1am n part will expire By constttational mianaace, ‘ro my associates, elected by the peo- ple, afi tomy. appointees, my" most Erateful acknowledgments are due’ for thelr unvarving courtesy and ‘faithful discharge of public duty. T'shull surrender the great office of gov~ ember without stain and without banish. Diticulties are necessarily incident to. he Administeation of the chief magistracy. £ have met them in a spirit of loyalty. to my state, conscious of an honest pur- pose to do my whole duty “Po. my successor 1 extend best wishes fora sucterstut administration; ana to Miiscourtans I renew the pledge of tireless devotion to every interest of our beloved Commonvenith ‘A. M, DOCKERY, Governor. State of Micsourl, Executive Department, ity of Jefferson, January 4, Ie, when Hitchener Met Derant; It happened on board of the ship conveying Lord Kitchener to India. One afternoon “K. of K.” was doz- ing in his deck chair, for even Homer nods awhile, when the smail maiden in question playing with her ball, per- haps by accident, perhaps by design, let it fly into his lordship's face, whence it rolled to his. feet. Lord Kitchener woke up and turned upon the child, who by this tine had approached him, that basilisk gaze before which the hearts of strong men have often turned to water. But the child was in nowise abashed. “Pick up my bail,” she said impera- tively. Lord Kitchener frowned and answered not “Pick up my bail,” reiterated the small damsel, insistently. “Haven't you got a nurse?” Lord Kitchener said in an awful voice, ‘The interrogative mood was an- swered by the imperative. “Pick up my ball!” Lord Kitchener looked around de- spairingly, but reinforcements were not in sight. “Where is your mother?” he ‘said weakly. “Pick—up—my—pall!" theultimatom was delivered in erescendo tones which suggesied the imminence of something worse to fellow, and Lord Kitchener meekly complied. Then he fled incon- tinently to the smoking room.—From M.A. P. Her Idea of It. Small Angelica’s family were moy- ing away from their native town. The night before they were to leave, An- gelica was heard to conciude her cus- tomary bed-time prayer as follows “* * * and now goodby, Gea, for to- merrow we're going te move te “ica. go."—Harper's Weekly, MISSOURI STATE NEWS. ‘The Legislature Convenes. ‘The forty-third general assembly convened. The senate elected the fol- lowing officers: President Pro Tem.— Senator Fields, of Linn county. Secre- tary—Cornelius Roach, Carthage. As- sistant Secretary—AV. H. Lewis, Pied- mont. Chaplain—Rev. J. A. Bailey, Co- lumbia. Engrossing Clerk—J. A. Lee, Keytesville. Official Reporter—Charles G. Dewey, Jefferson City. Enrolling Clerk—A. L. Hawkins, Palmyra. Fold- er—Miss May Allen, Mexico. Assistant Folder—Mrs. Ada Knaupp Higgins ville. Doorkeeper—Ed Crumbaugh, Co- lumbia. Sergeant-at-Arms—C. G. Fos- ter, Vernon county. All democrats. The republican house caucus agrees upon the following: Speaker—David W. Hill, of Poplar Bluff. Speaker pro tem—G. H. Wilson, St. Louis. Chief Clerk—B. F, Russell, Steelville. Assist- ant Chief Clerk—Barryman Henwood Hannibal. Engrossing Clerk—John B. Noble. Montgomery county. Enrolling Clerk—A. J. Jones, Cass county. Door- keeper—John E. Carter, Grundy coun- ty. OMficiat Reporter—Jesse Flowers, Johnson county. Sergvant-at-Arms— John Legendre, Chariton county. Chap- lain—C. E. Phillips, DeKalb county. Folder—Miss Margaret Davalt, Clark county. oO au i i ee Nancy Lucas, 10 years old, daughter of Robert J. Lucas, and Hazel and Myrtle Rollins, young daughters of William Rollins, were drowned in a pond in the back yard of the Lucas home at Normandy, St. Louis county. The Rollins children, from Glen Echo station, were spending New Year's with their playmate, Nancy Lucas. ‘They ventured upon thin ice and fell through. ‘Their screams as they plunged into the water attracted atten- tion, but it was too late to rescue them. Sbortly after Nancy Lucas bade her mother good-by and went into the back yard with the other girls, their bodies were hauled out of the bond, the thin ice on which they were stand- ing having given away under their weight, Postmaster Fifty-Five Years. Herman H. Knippenberg, said te have been the oldest postmaster in point of continuous service in the United States, died at his home in Femme Osage, St. Charles county, from a cold contracted on Thanksgiv- ing day. He was for about 55 years postmaster and general storekeeper at Femme Osage, where he accumulated Eroperty until now his estate is one of the largest in the county. wetiin ARMeaOenIte ItMbeeL While attempting to extract a shell from a repeating shotgun, G. D. Cas- teel accidentally shot and killed F. Finch, a young man, with whom he went hunting, near St. Joseph. Finch was pulling on his overcoat and, al- though it caught most 2f the charge, one shot penetrated~ihe- eye and. reached the brain, vawsing death. Fineh is survived by a widow and four small children. Stockyards Facilities Increased. ‘The St. Joseph Stockyards Co. has decided to increase the facilities of the horse and mule branch of the market there, and will build a new barn at the yards next spring. It will have a spa- cious pavilion and will be constructed with the view of holding livestock shows in it. ‘Two Struck by a Train, ‘The Rock Island “Golden State Lim- ited” struck a buggy containing Dr. Boxx and F. EB. Clements just west of Atcheson. Clements was so badly in- jured that he died three hours later, and at this writing the recovery of Dr. Boxx is not expected. Defended Lincoln tuxtitute. Dr. Jesse, of the staie university, aroused the protests of negro educa- tors in an address before their associa- tion at Colusabia when ue said that Lincoln institute is not he school that it. ought to be. RES Se ee ee eee ee 8. S. Pangler, proprietor of the Mount Vernon stock farm near Reger, has purchased the Washington state building at the World's fair, and will immediately move the same to his farm. Stockman Drops Dead. Lambert Whitlock, aged 72, a stock raiser, who lived six miles northeast of Springfield, dropped dead at his home. Heart disease is suppos24 to have been the cause of his death. What the Teachers Want. The State Teachers’ asociation, in session at Columbia, passed resolutions demanding the repeal of the text-book law and asking for a compulsory at- iendance law. Killed by a Train. ‘Thomas Reedy, of Bevier, was in- tantly killed by a train at Novinger while-en route home from Milan. He was 30 years of age and single. No Liquor at Armstrong. The victory of the Armstrong tem- perance workers is so complete that all liquor sellers have destroyed their li- censes and returned their stock. Biteerniad: ia atemteued. Wen: Stanley, the 9-year-old son of Mrs. Wallace Dawson, fell into an aban- doned well and drowned at Hume. No one witnessed the accident. To Recast Statue. St. Louis officials are considering means .of raising funds to recast the statue of St. Louis in bronze to be ylaced in one of the parks. Unidentified Body Found. ‘The dead body of an unidentified man was found near Lee’s Swnmit. ‘The body bore no marks by which it could be identified. ALWAYS CALL FOR A CIGAR BY ITS NAME pine MORE THAN ANY OTHER NAME BROWN BANDS GOOD FOR PRESENTS ‘-Largest Seller im the World.” RECENTLY RELATED, They were on a golf course not far from Glasgow. “A splendid stroke! Cad- die, did you follow that ball?” said the player who had just driven. ‘Naw, sir,” Teplied the caddie, “but I think that gentleman wi’ the ped coat can tell you pr it struck. I see him feelin’ his béad.” ‘ It is told that while John Sharp Wil- liams was speaking in Mississippia man in theandience cried: “I've been robbed by pickpockets!” “I did not suspect there were any republicans present,” said Mr. Williams, amid great laughter. “There ain't,” cried the victim. “I’m the only one!” Lord Erskine, when chief justice of England, presided once at the Chelms- ford assizes, when a case of breach of promise of marriage was tried before him in which a Miss Tickell was plaintiff, ‘The counsel was a pompous young man named Stanton, who opened the case with solemn emphasis thus: “Tickell, the plaintiff, my lord.” Erskine dryly interrupted him with: “Oh, tickle her yourself, Mr, Stanton. It would be un- becoming to my position.” Senator Stockbridge, of Michigan, often told a story of a very rich lumber- man who came to congress from the lake region and rented the furnished house which belonged to a senator whose term had recently expired. The house wasa palace and was completely furnished, all except the library, for the serator had taken his books with him. True to the instincts of a lifetime of carefulness, the lumbermamcongressman surveyed the library, then accurately measured the empty shelves and telegraphed a promi- nent houge in Chicago: “Send me at once 216 running feet of books.” That was his idea of furnishing a library. ANIMALS GO ON STRIKE. Even the rabbit is a hardened siriker. In rabbit colonies the stronger rabbits do most of the burrowing and as often ‘as perhaps once in two years these be~ come discontented and refuse to work, ‘A species of black ants have little yel- Jow ants which do most of their work. for them. Occasionally the yellow spe- cies will go on astrike, Their food sup- ply is cut off, but if that does not avail the strikers are attacked or another lot of yellow ants are secured. Both birds and beasts occasionally go on strike, according to observers, A herd of horses will bunch together, neg- lect their food, become restive, neigh and rub noses when in afield. The out- come is that the herd will not allow themselves to be saddled or harnessed and will chase and attempt to kick the attendants. Female birds take tantrums: and refuse to do the housework. ‘They desert their nests and leave their eggs to become cold and barren. The male naturally becomes greatly concerned, but with the bird and beast creation the male will never attack the female, 6o there isno remedy. Warblers and star- lings are given greatly to these strikes, ‘Trapped. Sharpe—I see you are mentioned in one of the books just published. Prim—Indeed! What book? “The directory."”—Cassell’s. WTellinc the Truth. Bill—Did you have your head shingled when you were a ld? Jill—-No, not my head —Yonkers Statesman, HABIT'S CHAIN. Certain Habits Unconsciously Formed on Sak ek An ingenious philosopher estimates that the amount of will power neces- sary to break a life-long habit would, if it could be transformed, lift a weight of many tons, It sometimes requires a higher de- gree of heroism to break the chains of @ pernicious habit than to lead a for- lorn hope in a bloody battle. A lady writes from an Indiana town: “From my earliest childhood I was a lover of coffee. Before I was out. of my teens I was a miserable dys- peptic, suffering terribly at times with my stomach. “I was convinced that it was coffee that was causing the trouble, and yet I could not deny myself a cup for breakfast. At the age of 36 I was in very poor health, indeed. My Sister told me I was in danger of becoming a coffee drunkard. “But I never could give up drinking coffee for breakfast although {t kept me constantly ili, until I tried Postum. I learned to make it properly accord- ing to directions, and now we can hardly do without Postum for break- fast, and care nothing at all for coffee. “[ am no longer troubled with dys- pepsia, do not have spells of suffering with my stomach that used to trouble me so when I drank coffee.” Name es by Postum Co., Battle Creek, ich. _ Look in cach pkg. for the famots ie tle bogk, “Th? Road to Wellville.” FOR SUNDAY READING THE FOOL HAS SAID. Psalm XIV The dusky deep is set with gems That glimmer with a fadeless light, With huge and wondrous diadems That shine with a dazzling sight And glorify the holy night. And yet the doubters gravely nod And scoff at all the signs of might— The fool hath said there is no God. The sea is emerald and wide And moves with slow and solemn sweep; Resistless is the restless tide That comes from out the hidden deep, The waves in fury lash and leap, And still the critics mope and pled Along the shore and blindly creep— The fool hath said there is no God. The prairies reach in endless green, As level as a threshing floor: No shade to mar the brilliant scene And still the pessimist once more— The fool hath said there is no God. The day, the night, the dawn, the dusk, The dream, the hope and hearts that yearn The joy the bloom, the withered husk, The joy that fails, the leaves that turn, And skies that pale and skies that burn, And man himself, is he a clod? Nay, such belfels all men should spurn— The fool hath said there is no God. —Chicago Daily Chronicle. HIS MOTHER'S PRAYERS. How They Saved One Man from a Suicide's Grave and Made O, the saving power of a mother's prayers! It cannot be estimated. Children may grow up apparently indifferent to their home-training; they may even become vile and profligate; but the memory of the family altar, the father's Bible and the mother's prayers will cling to them. These thoughts should encourage Christian parents to live consistently in the presence of their children, and to persist in maintaining the family altar. Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman relates the following incident, which is in point right here: "One of my dearest friends was a profligate until he was a man grown. In a great western city he had determined to take his life, threw himself down on his bed just to collect himself before the awful deed, and jarred a little book off from a shelf just above his bed, and it struck him in the face. With an oath, he threw it from him, and then dawned upon him that it was his mother's Bible, given him to read. He walked across the room to pick it up, just to show her some mark of respect, and read upon the flyleaf, written in her own hand: 'Dear boy, you can never get away from your mother's prayers.' Instead of becoming a self-murderer, he became one of the country's greatest preachers. "O, for a revival of the old custom of having a family altar in the home, where the father acts as priest, and the mother as a saint; we could stir the whole country for Christ. I wish that we might digg the well that our fathers digged before us, and make homes heaven."—Religious Telescope. THE DISCOURAGED MAN. He Is Handicapped and Is Almost Certain to Meet Disaster and Defeat. Discouragement cuts the nerve of present effort and darkens the sky of hope for better things. The evangelist who coined the phrase, "God cannot use a discouraged man," was a wise preacher; he might also have said that the world has no use for a discouraged man. Booker T. Washington, in his "Up From Slavey," gives the keynote of his own success in the following sensible words: "I do not recall that I ever became discouraged over anything that I set out to accomplish. I have begun everything with the idea that I could succeed, and I never had much patience with the multitudes of people who are always ready to explain why one cannot succeed." Such a spirit will carry one through every difficulty, and over every obstacle. Speaking of a Young Man who was to come, an old prophet said: "He shall not fall nor be discouraged." The reason he did not fail was because he refused to be discouraged. The old doggerel, "O do not be discouraged," had a big message even though it was wretched poetry and worse music. The sky is ever dark to him who keeps his eyes on the ground!-Service. The Uncertainties of Revelation. Inquirers, you tell me, demand certainties. They clamor for immediate and unequivocal answers. Doubtless, and overlook the fact that divine wisdom rarely vouchsafes such. God's reserve is vastly more edifying to the docile soul that man's dogmatism. If God's book had had the average man for its author no doubt it would have abounded in direct and categoric replies to all questions. But alas, impatient souls, it is not so. We must accept and adjust ourselves to the limitations and uncertainties to which infinite wisdom has seen fit to subject us, even in the realm of revelation. Nay, these very disabilities are suited to nurture a reverent sense of dependence, a prayerful search for guidance, which in themselves are consummate blessings and which in the end will inherit the promises—J. Henry Thayer. Sacrifice. The candle is consumed by its own flame, but its exhaustion gives light to the world. So is he who lays himself on the altar of a noble self-sacrifice—United Presbyterian. FUN OF BEING SOCIABLE. The Glum Man Who Found He Did Have Time to Pass the Pleasant Word. "Sociability is all right," admitted Bugbee, "for those that have time. I'm too busy a man to indulge. A fellow that's driven all day by business hasn't a minute to be sociable." "Let's see about that," persisted Wixham. "You still take your constitutional from Massachusetts avenue to the office every morning, don't you?" "Bound to; I'd be too nervous to sleep. There's the rub; if I took time to cultivate my fellow man, as you urge, I'd have to give up that walk." "I'll prove that you can get the walk and the sociability, too. First, you'll meet the man mowing the lawn on the Commonwealth avenue parkway. You can manage to say: 'The top o' the morning to you!' as you pass. He's a jovial Irishman, and his pithy reply will keep you chuckling to yourself until you come to the cabmen in front of the Vendome. "You take off your hat, as though you might be going to wipe your forehead, or maybe make a salute, and you say in a hearty tone: 'Aren't you lucky dogs to be able to ride everywhere, while common people like me have to walk?' See if they don't warm right up to you. You'll still be rolling their juicy retort under your tongue when you come to the old man who scrubs the bases of the monuments of William Lloyd Garrison and Alexander Hamilton, every morning. You sing out as though you had known him all your life: 'Keep 'em looking like Spotless Town, eh? and then stop and ask him, confidential like, why he does it. You'll laugh at his reply. "As you cross Charles street buy two peaches for a nickel of the salted-peanut and fruit man, and pass a cheery time o' day. Wave your hand to the children in the swan boats in the Public garden, feed the doves and squirrels on the Common, jolly the newsboys at Park street; and let me know how it comes out." "Say, Wixham," the glum man who hadn't time to be sociable, informed his friend, as eager as a schoolboy, when they met for lunch. "I had two miles of sociability and got to the office on time. That's a great recipe of yours. Say, the old codger said he doesn't know why he scrubs Garrison and Hamilton, but sposed it is just to plaze the boss."—John F. Cowan, in the Interior. A GIRL'S INFLUENCE. It Is Greater Than They Realize— Confession of a Disappoint- This is how Bert came to tell it. His father had died after an illness of four years, and Bert, dressed in an ill-fitting black suit, was taking me to the funeral. As we drove along on our way to the farm, I noticed that he was lost in thought. "The reins were held loosely in his hands, while his eyes wandered dreamily across the river at our side to the hills beyond, radiant in the soft beauty of the summer morning. "He is thinking of the dead," thought I; "let the silence be sacred." "So Mabel is married," he said, at last. Mabel was the pretty district school-teacher whom I had married to a thrifty young farmer two weeks before. "Yes," I replied, startled by his remark, "they were married at the parsonage." After a slight pause he said: After a slight pause he said: "I loved her, elder, but I ought to have known she was too good for me." I waited for him to continue. "She made me a Christian, Mabel did. I used to drive over to W——with her to hear you preach, and on our way home she would talk to me about the Christian life. One Sunday night she got me to decide. I gve up terbaccer, too, for her," he went on. "It was awful hard, for I smoked all the time. The first night I was so afraid the boys would ask me where my pipe was that I went to bed as soon as I'd done my chores. But I knew it would please her. I don't smoke now. I hope she's got a good husband that'll be kind to her." Tears were in his eyes. He brushed them hastily away with the back of his hand, as if they were unhappy of him. I looked away from him to the hills across the river, for my own eyes were strangely dimmed. Bert again broke the silence: "I tell you, elder, these girls don't know what they can do. It is a shame so many of 'em don't half try."—Ram's Horn. LITTLE PROBES The saddest derelict is character adrift. Faith is both a revolution and an evolution. He who keeps his heart young will never grow old. God keeps a reward for the man who does right. It is a lopsided religion that leaves the coachman at the curb. Many a parent has entered the gates of pearl because the hand of a little child was on the latch.—United Presbyterian. The Bible. Alone it has civilized whole nations. It is the one book that can fully lead forth the richest and deepest and sweetest things in man's nature. Read all other books—philosophy, poetry, history, fiction—but if you would refine the judgment, fertilize the reason, wing the imagination, attain unto the finest womanhood or the sturdiest manhood, read this book, reverently and prayerfully, until its truths have dissolved like iron into the blood. If you have no time, make time and read. The book Daniel Webster placed under his willow when dying is the book all should carry in the hand while living—Newell D. Hillis. Witness of John the Baptist to Jesus Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 8, 1905 Prepared by the "Highway and Byway" Preacher. (Copyright, 1905, by J. M. Edson.) LESSON TEXT.-John 1:19-24; Memory verses, 28, 27. Read also of John's Ministry in Matt. 3:1-17; Mk. 1:11-11; Luke 3:12-26 and John 3:22-26. Read also the Prophecy concerning John in Mal. 3:1-3; 4:5, 6. GOLDEN TEXT.-"Behold the Lamb of God which taken away the sin of the world." TIME.-John the Baptist began his ministry in the summer of A. D. 26. It was about six months after this, in January probably, A. D. 27. That Jesus came to John for baptism. It was about six weeks later when the deputation of Jews came to him as recorded in this lesson. PLACE.-The preaching of John was mainly in the wilderness of Judea, west of the lower Jordan and the Dead sea. The index of this lesson occurred at Bethlehem. John 1:28. A REMINDER—Let us not forget to keep before us John's purpose in writing his Gospel. Repeat John 20:31. Note the reasons presented in this lesson why we should believe in Jesus as the Son of God and believing might have life in his name. John's testimony (Cf. v. 24) is supplemented with his testimony, vs. 23. Essay 3:16, 17) and Jesus is announced as "the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." v. 23. The Lesson Outline. THEME: The Christ Announced. I—John's Testimony of Himself.—vs. 19-26. (i) John's Questioners. (a) Priests and Levites from Jerusalem.—v. 19. (b) Sent by the Pharisees.—v. 24. (c) Their Questions.—vs. 19, 21, 22, 25. (j) John's Negations.—vs. 20, 21. (k) John's Attenuation.—vs. 23. (j) John's Baptism.—v. 24. II—John's Testimony of the Christ.—vs. j—John's Testament of the Christ.—vs. (1) Jesus in Their Mist.-vs. 26, 27. to Them -v. 26 (b) The World's Sin Bearer. The Sign from Heaven.—vs. 32, 33. (3) The Sign from Heaven.—vs. 22, 38. (4) The Descent of the Spirit.—v. 32. (5) The Identification.—v. 33, cf. Matt. 8:16, 17. (6) The Positive Testimony.—v. 34. Comparing Scripture with Scripture. I—John's Testimony of Himself. (1) John's Questioners. John's six or seven months of preaching is bearing fruit. The Jewish leaders are stirred. They appoint a delegation of priests and Levites to go to John to ask who he was, and what was his baptism. They were not seekers after truth so much as they were critics of the truth. They came prejudiced, and they wert away without seeing or knowing the Christ. It is to do-day. Is 6:9, 10; Acts 28:26, 27. (2) John's Negations.—vs. 20, 21. John was not willing to sail under any false colors.—Rom. 12:3. He was not the Christ. He was not Elias. (Note, however, the later testimony of Jesus.—Matt. 11:14; 17:10-12. John spoke literally; Jesus figuratively. There was expectation of a literal return of Elijah. He was not that prophet. This last having reference to Deut. 18:15, which some thought would be a second Moses. (3) John's Affirmation.—v. 23. He was only a voice crying in the wilderness. A voice to utter God's message. Only a voice that the man might be obscured and the message emphasized. What an example for preachers and teachers to-day. (4) John's Baptism.—v. 26.—Matt. 3:11; Acts 19:3-5. Notice John's fidelity to Scripture. He quotes Isaiah the prophet in justification of his claims. God's children ought always to be prepared to reply to the questioner—1 Pet. 3:15. II—John's Testimony of the Christ. (1) Jesus in Their Midst.—vs. 26. 27. "There standeth one, among you, whom ye know not." Their hearts of unbelief would not see or receive Him. Thus at the very beginning we find exemplified that which has ever characterized the world since then. Jesus in the midst of the world but unknown by the world. Note the striking contrast between John's announcement of the Christ to these carpeting critics, and to those who were ready to receive his message. To the former he says: "Jesus is in your midst, but you don't know Him," and on the morrow, when they have gone, he—(2) Points Jesus out to believing hearts as "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." The Jews in narrow race prejudice were looking for a national deliverance while the world was forgotten and uncared for. John's broad announcement that the Christ was to be the world's sin bearer must have been startling to his hearers, and yet how blessedly true it was. (3) The Sign from Heaven. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus and the voice from Heaven was the Divinely appointed sign to John whereby he was to know the Christ. It is the accepted opinion of Bible scholars that John never met Jesus until His baptism, which had taken place some 40 days before the incidents of this lesson, the 40 days' temptation in the wilderness having intervened. (4) The Positive Testimony. John was willing to receive the evidence of the Spirit and was ready to bear positive testimony that "this is the Son of God." Oh, that men everywhere would be willing to receive the indisputable evidences which God supplies in His Word, and by His Holy Spirit, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God! "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." John's words have echoed through the centuries. God had in expression of His infinite love and mercy and as provision for the need of a lost world, provided Himself (Gen. 22:8), a Lamb, which was a sufficient sacrifice (Heb. 3:12) for the atonement for the world's sin. Jesus is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8). "Behold!" then this Lamb of God. "There is life for a look at the Crucified One." (John 3:14.15). Spurgeon says of his conversion: "He looked on me, I looked to Him, and we were one forever." Motor Cars in Germany. The Berlin correspondent of the London Standard reports an interesting legal tangle for owners of motor cars in Germany. According to a law passed in 1901, a motorist can be punished for allowing his car to give off too great a smell of benzine. A German automobilist was fined for this offense recently, and appealed to a higher court. It has now been decided that punishment for such an offense can only be meted out "when the smell of the benzine is so great as to force passers-by to take to another road than that used by the automobilist in question." Great Jap Warrior. When I-ince Fushimi and Justice Holmes, of the United States supreme court, met in Washington the judge said, jokingly: "I suppose the emperor sent you over here because he was afraid you would get killed unless he prevented you from fighting any more?" The famous Jap fighter replied, seriously: "Well, in the Chinese war I was really apprehensive of getting a bullet, because I wanted to live to achieve something, but now I am ready; I do not care; I felt no apprehension."—Chicago Chronicle. The Gypsum Industry. There has been a great advance in the gypsum industry of the United States in recent years, the output for 1903 having exceeded 1,000,000 tons. The expansion has resulted mainly from the increased demand for gypsum wall plasters, which have almost entirely supplanted the ordinary lime plasters for modern structural purposes. A very large quantity is used also in the manufacture of plaster of paris and as fertilizer.—Engineering and Mining Journal. Cattle of England. A herd of aboriginal, wild white cattle, which has been confined for nearly 700 years in Chartley Park, Staffordshire, England, on the hereditary estate of the earl Ferrers, is to be sold. The park, consisting of 900 acres, is to be divided up. The herd has numbered as many as 43, but numbers now only nine. It was shut up in 1248. Batter Steak. Cut one pound of steak into small pieces and put into a well-buttered baking dish, season to taste, make a batter of one egg, one cup of flour and one pint of milk; beat the egg light, add the milk and a little salt and beat up light and pour over the meat; bake about one hour.—Chicago Post. How. Indeed? "That fellow Potter, you know, thoroughly believes that we all 'become what we eat.'" "Then, how does he explain how he became such a lobster?"—Philadelphia Press. How the Cotton Market Is Ruled. The error of a telegraph operator caused a decline of the New Orleans cotton market lately. It's getting so that anything except the actual supply of cotton can play the mischief with the cotton market.—Atlanta Journal. Servant Question. The servant question has reached such a crisis in Germany that the housekeepers of Hamburg have decided to start a school for the training of domestics, in the hope that a free education in cooking and waiting will attract a better class of recruits. Spent in Mountain Climbing. Numbers of Englishmen spend the Christmas holidays mountain-climbing in Cumberland; and a Christmas gathering of climbing men at Wasdale Head, near 3,162-feet-high Scafell, is every year regularly observed. Gone with Dueling With the evil of dueling it is certain that we have abandoned at least a little good. The pink of courtesy, the fine sense of breeding—these have almost disappeared with the duel. — London Saturday Review. THE MARKETS. CASTORIA Dittmann's "OK" $2.00 Shoe Made in 30 Styles for Women, Misses and Children, Of Fine Kid and Calf, Double Oak Sole and Solid Throughout. "The Standard of Merit for Over Half Century." We present to the consumer a Shoe the equal of most shoes sold: $2.50 for the unit; $2.00 per pair versal price of..... Misses', $1.75; Children's, $1.50; Oxfords, $1.50. Write for Our Illustrated Booklet of "O. K." Styles. DITTMANN SHOE CO., St. Louis. GAVE HIS MAN MUCH TIME GAVE HIS MAN MUCH TIME Judge Saunderson, who is practicing law in Everett, Wash., formerly lived in Kentland, Ind., the boyhood home of George Ade, the humorist, relates Success Magazine. He is peculiar character, in his younger years," says the judge. "He made my office a sort of a loafing place during the little time he spent in loafing. He was employed on a farm owned by a banker. One day he walked into the office and said to me: "That man is the best I ever worked for." "Why? I asked, for I knew that something funny was coming from Ade. "Well, he replied, he doesn't ask a man to do a day's work in ten hours—he gives him 16." "As a boy we didn't suppose that Ade would amount to much," continued the judge, "though his drollery was always amusing." Like our experience with other pretty girls, we sometimes find that when we think Eutune is smiling on us, she really has her eye on the tall man behind Puck. Shouting Their Praises Kirkland, Ill., Jan. 2nd.—(Special)—Cured of the terrible Rheumatic pains that made him a cripple for years, Mr. Richard R. Greenhon, an old and respected resident of this place, is shouting the praises of the remedy that cured him, Dodd's Kidney Pills. "I had the rheumatism in my left limb so that I could not walk over ten to fifteen rods at a time, and that by the use of two canes," Mr. Greenhon says. "I would have to sit or lie down on the ground when I was out trying to walk, with so much pain, I could not sleep at night for about five or six weeks. "I tried different doctors' medicines, but they were all no good. Then I sent for Dodd's Kidney Pills and almost from the first they brought relief. By the time I had taken fourteen boxes of them my rheumatism was all gone and I can truly say I feel better than I have in the last twenty-five years." All the fun of having a bank account is destroyed for a woman because the cashier knows how much money she hasn't got. N. Y. Press. ULCERS FOR THIRTY YEARS. Painful Eruptions from Knees to Feet Seemed Incurable Until He Used Cuticura. Another of those remarkable cures by Cuticura, after doctors and all else had failed, is testified to by Mr. M. C. Moss, of Gainesville, Texas, in the following letter: "For over thirty years I suffered from painful ulcers and an eruption from my knees to feet, and could find neither doctors nor medicine to help me, until I used Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, which cured me in six months. They helped me the very first time and I am glad to write this so that others suffering as I did may be saved from misery." When a man in his pajamas bumps his shin on a rocking chair it is surprising what a weak, washy thing his vocabulary seems to him.—N. Y. Press. Pneumonia and Consumption can be prevented and cured in their early stages by Wakefields Cough Syrup. This is a sure remedy for Coughs, Colds, Croup, etc. It should be in every home. Chicago is to have a daily paper for women, about women, by women. Look out for scoops—also toques, Gainesborough and burgans.—Indianapolis News. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles. Iching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your drugstist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. 50c. The etiquette of horsewhipping has been fixed. When a woman attacks, run—Des Moines News. The well earned reputation and increasing popularity of the Lewis' "Single Bindie" straight 5% cigar is due to the maintained high quality and appreciation of the smoker. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Many a boy is sent to college because he doesn't seem to be good for anything else. 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. Some people think they have fallen from grace if they forget to grumble. CAST For Infants a Bears The Signature Of Cha. H. THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 M Dittman "OK" Made in 30 Misses Of Fine Kid and Calf, "The Standard of We present to the cons sold at $2.50 for the versal price of..... Misses', $1.75. Cn Write for Our DITTMAN PILES ANAKESIS gives in- lief and POSITIVE- LY CURES PILES. For free sample address ANAKESIS. Write unice building, New York. WANTED-An intelligent man or woman to manage our local department, to work with and help per cent. commission, expenses advanced, experience unnecessary; we teach our own methods. PANANA CO., 80 Panama Bridge, St. Louis, Mo. PATENTS 48 page book FREE, highest references MITZUKALD & CO., Box K, Washington D.C. THREE YEARS AFTER. Eugene E. Lario, of 751 Twentyth avenue, ticket seller in the Union St ation, Denver (co) says: "You are a Eugene E. Lario, of 751 avenue, ticket seller in the tion, Denver, Col., says: liberty to repeat what I first stated through our Denver papers about Doan's Kidney Pills in the summer of 1890, for I have had no reason in the interim to change my opinion of the remedy. I was subject to severe attacks of backache, always aggravated if I sat long at a desk. Doan's Kidney Pills absolutely stopped my backache. I have never had a pain or a twinge since." liberty to repeat what I first stated through our Denver papers about Doan's Kidney Pills in the summer of 1899, for I have had no reason in the interim to change my opinion of the remedy. I was subject to severe attacks of backache, always aggravated if I sat long at a desk. Doan's Kidney Pills absolutely stopped my backache. I have never had a pain or a twinge since." Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price 50 cents per box. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMP'S BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Croup, Infuenza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. A certain cure for Consumption in first stages, and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large bottles 20 cents and 50 cents. Sample free. Address KEMP'S BALSAM, LE ROY, N. Y. SLOAN'S LINIMENT KILLS PAIN FOR FARM FACTORY AND FAMILY USE AN ENTIRE MEDICINE CHEST DR. EARL S. SLOAN 615 ALBANY ST. BOSTON, MASS. of WESTERN CANADA carry the banner for yields of Wheat and other grains for 1904. 100 ACRE FARMS WESTERN CANADA FREE receive $55,000,000 as a result of their Wheat Crop alone. The returns from Oats, Barley and other grains, as well as cattle and horses, add con- dition to bills. Secure a Free Homestead at once, or purchase from some reliable dealer while lands are sell- ing at present low prices. Apply for information to SUPERINTENDENT OF INFORMATION, Ottawa, K.S., Kansas City, M.C. C.J. BROUGHTON, 430 Quincy Bld., Chicago, Ith. Authorized Canadian Government Agents. Please say where you saw this advertisement. Hair wreaths of mistletoe are terribly suggestive—Chicago Daily News. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago. Mrs. Thoa Robbins, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. Friendship is never allied with fattery. -N. Y. Times. ORIA and Children In Use For Over Thirty Years The Kind You Have Always Bought SURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. Mmm's $2.00 Shoe 10 Styles for Women, s and Children, Double Oak Sole and Solid Throughout. Merit for Over Half Century." Summer a Shoe the equal of most shoes until $2.00 per pair children's $1.50; Oxford's $1.50. Illustrated Booklet of "O. K." Styles. N SHOE CO., St. Louis. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISEERS in this paper, anw the Advertisement in this paper PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHILE ALL ELSE FAILS. Bees Kill. Bees Kill. Bees Kill. In time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION The "Owl" Saioon Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer everything Genuine Remember the Place Phone: Kinloch B 1817. WILLIAM JAMES and MR. R. R. SAUNDERS, Mansgera CHARLEY HARRIS, Proprietor The Greeley Saloon. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jas. Williams, MIXERS Chas. St. Clair. GEO. FOUNTAIN, M gr Do You Play Pool and If so, go to the Standard Pool & Billiard Parlors. 10 2326 Market Street A. A. BROOKS, P "MEET ME AT THE Wright & Bo 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 Cost Is $72,000 The construction of the branch of the Iron Mc from Batesville to Car been the most expensi road work ever done in cost is estimated at an Unless We Fill Your Prescription We Both Loose Money. Candies Fresh Twice a Week. 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. MEN'S TEENAGE HAIR This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair grow long and silky. Prevents the hair from falling when the scalp, prevents the hair from falling when the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty-five years and used by thousands. Warranted for straightening kinky hair. Sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Remember that the Original fifty cent size. Do not be mistled by substitutions that claim to be just as good—but always fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful so much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a hair pomade in every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by drug stores and dealers, or send us 50 cents for online orders. Or express paid. We pay all postage and express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. AND IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE, KNOWN AS THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Connecting the Commercial Centers and Rich Farms of MISSOURI, The Brood Corn and Wheat Fields and Thriving Cities of KANSAS, The Fertile Belt, Rural Centers and Rolling Prairies of NEBRASKA, The Grand, Picturesque and Enchanting Scenery, and the Famous Mining Districts of COLORADO, The Agricultural, Fruit, Mineral and Timber Lands, and Manufacturing of ARKANSAS, The Sugar Plantations and immense Rice Fields of LOUISIANA, The Cotton and Grain Fields, the Cattle Ranges and Winter Resorts of TEXAS, Historical and Scenic OLD AND NEW MEXICO, and forms with its Connections the Popular Winter Route to CALIFORNIA For descriptive and illustrated pamphlets of any of the above States, address Companies Agents, or H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Railway Agent, ST. LOUIS. W. A. Smith Lodge U. B. F. meets the first Tresday in each month. JEFF. SMITH. Prodr. They are the leaders of the city for pastime pleasure. No saloon connected. Strictly class. A. B. C. Cost Is $72,000 Per Mile. 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. Electa Temple, 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 Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. A SAWYER'S SLICKERS will keep you dry in the waterproof clothing made. All sizes and for all kinds dealer or seller and for catalogue. H. M. SAYER'S ON, Sole Maker. 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 Gratiot st Harry Jones.....1608 Morgan st Billy McClain.....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. 24th 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 WOOD AND COAL DEALERS. E. L. Walker.....Elliot and Wash Hasting Bros.....13th and Market sts Paton James.....11 Johnson st Chas. Higgins.....2520 Baldwin st E. M. Hill.....2752 Wash st 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. P. Blumenthal. 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'. Coprine Grocery, 4134 Popin st. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. F. C. Heart, 4136 Papin st. Joseph Steele, 2315 Papin st. Clark, G. Cromwell, E. Brown, C. Wainer, A. Jackson, N. J. Clark, L. Logan, W. Barnes, W. Shields, Will Edmond's. Phone Kine. 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. Coppidge, 2122 Wash St. Prof. Jesse Bass, 2010 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 Lacadee 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 Lacadee avenue. Meetings every first Tuesday in the month. NOTICE Mr. C. H. Wheeler, the brother of J. W. Wheeler, will collect from any of our subscribers. Please pay him, and he will give you credit for the same. J. W. WHEELER. Sina Temple, No. 124, of S. M. T. meets the third Tues.ay in each month at 8 p. m., at K. of P. hall. Mary M. Beivans, W. P.; Mrs. Rosa Cummings. W. Sec. 1118 N. Twenty-second street OUR ADVERTISERS ARE ALL FIRST-CLASS-IT WILL BE TO YOUR INTEREST TO PATRONIZE THEM. 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 Kennedy. Rockport Branch—Rockport to Gregory. Alice and Falfurrias Branch—Skidmore to Alice and Falfurrias. By reference to the map you will see that they run through the finest and earliest truck-producing section in the southwest. The climate is so that the farmers raise and sell something every month in the year; in fact, it is known as the "open winter" farming country of the southwest, where a man can work out in the open air every day, and does not have to spend all he makes in the summer to keep him through the winter. It is understood that the low rate Homeseekers' tickets will continue to be on sale during November and December to all San Antonio & Aransas Pass points, of which the following are the most prominent local stations: Falfurrias, Corpus Christi, Alice, Bceville, Skidmore, Runge, Cuero, Yorktown, Hallettsville, Rock Island, Yoakum, Giddings, Cameron, Luling, Rockport, Kennedy, Karnes City, Floresville, Rockdale, Gonzales. You can pack up Sallie and the babies and go south, and they will show you all of these fertilized fields, where you can enjoy life. It is a sad mistake when our people crowd into a large city. You can do better by taking up your home in Texas. We will continue this appeal for the benefit and welfare of the Negroes. (To Be Continued Next Week.) Go on SAN ANTONIO & ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY. If you wish to spend a pleasant winter, GO TO TEXAS. If you have money to invest in land, GO TO TEXAS. If you wish to be benefited by the finest of artesian well water, GO TO TEXAS. If there are another number of other things you wish to do, just take advantage of the never-before-heard-of offer of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway and go to Texas. Quite often one makes his home in a place where the best of advantages are not offered him. The only way to remedy this inconvenience is to take advantage of whatever opportunities afford themselves. Texas is a state that contains acre upon acre of production farm land. It is not only productive during the summer, but what is most unusual also during the winter. A man doesn't have to "lay by" for the long winter months. The climate is such that one can farm all the year around. Some may hesitate because of the supposed difficulty in disposing of crops because of lack of railroads. Such a claim held good long years ago. At the present time, the San Antonio railroad has access to every available point, and makes this special offer of $15 a round trip for the express benefit of those whose funds may be low, and who might wish to purchase land in Texas, and could not afford the regular fare. Don't hesitate longer. Buy your ticket and go at once. Just think! Only $15 a round trip to Texas. GREETING To Ali 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 Thomilinson's Liver Medicine, and the WONDERFUL DEAD SHOT and QUICK RELIEF OIL. 1325 CHESTNUT STREET. HOURS--11 to 12; 3 to 4; 7 to 8. B. B. HALL, Tennessee Shaving Parlor Everything Neat, Clean and Up-to-date. 1326 Morgan Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Name] Sexton & Mitchell's Art School, 2605 Lawton avenue. We also have for sale fine oil paintings. Portraits enlarged in crayon, pastel or oil. Now open for pupils. Terms reasonable. Nicely furnished rooms. ODD FELLOWS' HALL ASSOCIATION 27th and Franklin Avenue VACANT NIGHTS FOR RENT For all Secret and Benevolent Societies Apply to W. L. COX, 1426 Morgan Street ST. ARENA TEMPLE NO. 48, Meet the Second Monday night in each month at Fythian Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Ave. MARY E. WILSON, W. P. 1431 MORGAN ST. JULIA TYLER Secretary, 914 N. 11th Street. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "boss in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complex object obtained if used in a directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutabil person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin of a black person beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Will put pox, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. Will color the you wish to stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and the soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers love boxes that are worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage payable to if we want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 250 extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street. Richmond, Va. "Follow the Flag." Banner Route To the Great Gateways Kansas City. Chicago, Omaha, Toledo & Buffalo. Through sleepers to New York and the East. Magnificent Equipment and Train Service. Ticket Office, Eighth and Olive streets PETER H. BURKE 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, 250. Shaving, 10c Mustache Dyed, 85c. Buff Hair Cut, 25c. Children's Hair Cutting, 150 All Shines, 5c. J. H. KENT, Rroprietor, Yours In F. C. and B. A. F. and A. M. ST. LOUIS, MO. 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 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.