St. Louis Palladium

ST LOUIS PALLADIUM Circulated Among 170,000 Colored People in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. The Best Advertising Medium in the West. We Exchange with 125 Negro Newspapers in the United States. Vol. XXI. No. 43. C 1910 W. H. HON. HY. ZIEGENHEIN, Ex-Mayor of the City of St. Louis. She Meant to Steal a March. She aimed to steal a wedding march on her friends, but some of them heard of the affair, and a few of them slipped in the parsonage parlor of St. Paul's chapel just in time to witness the ceremony of Mrs. Jessie Taylor and Mr. B. F. Brown, Wednesday evening, September 27. She was a very pretty bride, attired in a beautiful old rose dress of silk, trimmed in cream-colored lace. She received quite a number of presents. Rev. Cook officiated at the ceremony. The many friends T T. C T.C.'S. Mr. Harry Denny, president, 216 Center street. Mr. Sonny Mack, treasurer, the man who carries the money, 1322 Market Mr. Harry Denny, president, 216 Center street. THE FAIR The Twentieth Social C Thirteenth A WED FO FIRST PRIZE; FIF SECOND FOURTH THE FAMOUS R The Twentieth Century Social Club, WILL O Thirteenth Annual Ball at WEDNESDAY EVEN Thirteenth Annual Ball at MASONIC TEMPLE, Tenth and Market Streets, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11, 1905. FOUR ELEGANT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED. FIRST PRIZE: FINE PAIR OF PANTS FOR THE MOST POPULAR CAPTAIN. SECOND PRIZE: PAIR OF SLIPPERS. THIRD PRIZE: LIVE HOG. WHO CAN CATCH IT. FOURTH PRIZE: LARGEST CLUB TURNING OUT WITH BATON- FRANK STROUTERS, Assistant Treasurer. Circulated Among 170, of the bride wish her a happy and prosperous life. Mr. Arbbie Johnson, a gentleman, is now engaged as general solicitor and advertising agent for The Palladium. Any contract made by him will be carried out by the manager of The Palladium. J. W. WHEELER. DID YOU EVER COMPARE THE PALLADIUM WITH THE OTHER RACE PAPERS PUBLISHED IN YOUR CITY. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1905. WARNING TO THE PUBLIC WHAT ROOSEVELT SAYS WARNING TO THE PUBLIC WHAT ROOSEVELT SAYS For the benefit of the patrons and friends of the At Home Sunshine branch of the International Sunshine Society, we wish to state that the International Sunshine Society, which has for many years been actively at work in this city, has no paid officers, nor does it have any solicitors in the field selling papers or collecting money, but every penny raised by us is used for the work here. The International Sunshine Society, of which Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, of New York, is the founder, organizer and president general, is the original Sunshine society, and must not be confused with any other society claiming to do sunshine work in this city and soliciting in the name of "Sunshine." Those interested and the friends of the St. Louis work of the International Sunshine Society are most respectfully urged to investigate, through the St. Louis Provident association, the standing of the At Home Sunshine branch and any other so-called sunshine societies soliciting funds in this city. (Signed) MRS. F. W. BAUMHOFF, President. MRS. F. W. BIEHINGER, Treasurer. MRS. C. B. ADAMS, Corresponding Secretary. Royally Entertained. Little Ruth Mac Hunter entertained a large number of little ones, Monday evening, September 25, in honor of her second annual birthday party. She received many presents at her parents' residence, 4032 Finney avenue. Among those present were: Bessie Stedman, Daisy Stratford, Nellie Nole, Minnie Smith, Agnes Russell, Samuel Johnson, Willie Reed, Walter Williams, Eddie Nole and Emily Russel. S. Mr. Sonny Mack, treasurer, the man who carries the money, 1322 Market street. BREAKERS. C.'S AMPLE, Tenth and Market Streets, 1, 1905. OED. POPULAR CAPTAIN. IN CATCH IT. OUT WITH BATON. [Name] ARBBIE JOHNSON, Manager. the City of St. Louis a Exchange with 125 Neg "Laziness and shiftlessness; these, and above all, vice and criminality of every kind, are evils more potent for harm to the black race than all acts of oppression of white men put together. The Colored MAN WHO FAILS TO CONDEMN CRIME IN ANOTHER COLORED MAN, WHO FAILS TO CO-OPERATE IN ALL LAWFUL WAYS IN BRINGING COLORED CRIMINALS TO JUSTICE, IS THE WORST ENEMY OF HIS OWN PEOPLE. Law-abiding black men should, for the sake of their race, be foremost in relentless and unceasing warfare against law-breaking black men. If the standards of private morality and industrial efficiency can be raised high enough among the black race then its future on this continent is secure. The stability and purity of the home are as vital to the welfare of the black race as they are to the welfare of every race.—Thecodore Roosevelt. There are many noted and able devines belonging to the Baptist connection who stand high in the world's ministerial ranks, and are creditable men to both their church and race. It is not to this class of men that our critic would direct the finger of scorn or the voice of public opinion. But at this time it seems as though the Baptist church in St. Louis, especially one association, is placing a premium on immorality, for it stands up in our midsts as its exponent, and leader a man who has taken human life, and is the divorced husband of two wives within forty-two miles of St. Louis. This same man less than four years ago while then preaching, caused a young lady teacher considerable trouble, for it being known that the teacher and preacher were sustaining improper relations. The young woman subsequently lost her school, but the preacher was promoted from his country church to one in St. Louis, where he has found time to occasionally medlee with the Palladium, and the Palladium will in turn give the public a correct sketch of this man, who, by his vicious immoral proclivities disgraces the entire connection of his church. It is indeed a wonder how the leading Negro institutions will foster upon the public such open prostitutes. So long as such men are set up at the head of our institutions, so long will the race fail to materialize into anything above degeneration. The duty of the press is to point out evil wherever found, and to that end we are constantly working. Watch the Palladium. THE EVILS OF DANCING SCHOOL AND BALLROOMS That dancing schools and ballrooms are not conducive to morality every well-thinking, and fair-minded Negro readily admits. No boy or girl ever wantonly and without encouragement treaded the road to ruin. No girl ever by her own volition entered a den of vice to earn her existence at the expense of her soul. The germ of immorality the idea of her illicit calling has been imparted to her at some time in the morning of her blossoming womanhood. If the church and society is to ever stamp out these evils, they must first eradicate the cause. If we attempt to suppress the growth of a tree, we do not cut away limbs, but drive the ax to the heart. What good can come of our churches and schools if in the next street the incendiary and ruffian are preparing their instruments of destruction? What good can come of the able sermons and superior teaching if these dancing masters are to continue to bestow their complimentary season tickets on our wives, daughters and sisters? What a foul and unpalatable wrong is this which now confronts our homes. In order that the dance hall may be packed and the coffers of the promoters filled season tickets are promiscuously extended even to girls in their early teens. These are evils which should surely be suppressed. So long as these places are permitted to operate, so long will their stench befoul many homes. A price of admission and no questions are the requirements for an evening of royalty. This is the haven of the scandal $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 6 cents. 18 Senior Bishop of A. M. E. Church, Who Is One of the Most Fearless Christian Gentlemen in the South. monger; the avenue of the seducer. It is where many innocent girls receive the first advance, and these places, continuing, will eventually fill the bawdy houses and halls of ill-fame with our school girls—those who are now near and dear to us. Has Returned Home. Mrs. Bessie Diggs, of 707 North Fourteenth street, the daughter of Mrs. H. C. Curtis, accompanied her grand mother, B. Ervine, to Columbus, Ky. The following letter is published with considerable pride, coming as it does from a well-known firm and extensive advertisers: Aurora, Ill., Oct. 2, 1905. The Palladium, St. Louis, Mo.: Gentlemen—Your issue of September 30th, with first appearance of our advertisement, duly received, and we have gone over your paper with considerable interest. We wish to congratulate you on the same, as it is one of the very best Colored papers we have yet seen. LINCOLN CHEMICAL WORKS. The L'Ouverture school building being in the course of reconstruction, the evening school will open at Attuck's school building, 1500 South Eighth street, Monday, October 9, at 7 o'clock. CURL-I-CURE You owe it to yourself, as well as to others who are interested in you, to make yourself as attractive as possible. Attractiveness will contribute much to your TAKEN FROM LIFE AFTER TWO WEEKS' USE OF CURL-LIRU. When you meet a person your first impression is governed largely by his or her appearance. The same applies to you. When you meet a person from a lady's or gentleman's appearance so much as the hair. Nothing indicates their character, their gentility, good breeding, or the fashion. We all know how much care is taken of the hair by all the leading society ladies in all the large cities. We know how much pride a successful man takes in his appearance. Curti-Cure is an ideal, safe prep kinky, curly hair straight. We use it. It is a scalp tonic, cleanses and fibres of the hair, making them look fresh from becoming dry, harsh, brittle breaking off. By means what you have tried you want, you are doing yourself do not try Curti-Cure. If you have no individuality you enjoy no advantages. There is one way and only one way in which you can be the best head of hair as beautiful, rich and attractive as the finest head of hair you have ever wished for. Curl-Cure is a curcure for hair will do it. It curls hair, so it can be ever heard or seen. It is new to you but old in itself. Curl-Cure is but another name for one of the most advanced curcuses that ever been discovered. It has been used by the leading doctors all over the world, every nation for many years. It is the best scalp and scalp detectors and always brings perfect results. Evening School. You owe it to yourself, as well as to others who are interested in you, to make yourself as attractive as possible. Attractiveness will contribute much to your Has Returned Home. Mrs. Bessie Diggs, of 707 North Fourteenth street, the daughter of Mrs. H. C. Curtis, accompanied her grandmother, B. Ervine, to Columbus, Ky., on the 5th of September, has returned home, and on the 26th of September she left for Columbia, Mo., where she will make that her home with her husband's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Diggs, at 204 West Ash street. We wish them success. Stop that Cough Pickett's Cough Syrup. For Instruction in SHORTHAND, at Douglass Building, Beaumont St. and Lawton Ave. The number will be limited, and those desiring to take the course and wishing particulars as to terms, etc., should communicate with him either at No. 5911 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, or on Wednesday or Saturday evenings, at Douglass building. success—both socially and commercially. Positively nothing detracts so much from your appearance as short, matted unattractive curly hair. WEEKS' USE OF CURL-I-CURE Curl-I-Cure is an ideal, safe preparation and makes knaky, curly hair straight. We guarantee it absolutely. It is a scalp tonic, cleans and softens the many fibers of the hair, making them soft, silky, pliable and easily managed. Positively prevents the hair from breaking off. It is also great when you have tried, no matter what you want, you are doing yourself an injustice if you do not try Curl-Cure. It is also useful to Co the work better, quicker and with less effort (no irons, absolutely nothing else) than anything of the kind in the world. Curl-Cure price: 10 cents per coat. Curl-Cure Chemical Works, Arnold, Illinois. Our reputation is a guarantee that our preparation is absolutely pure. It is also important that the use of hot irons or hair pinners and will not reuse it to break off and become dry and brittle. It is also important that the use of post office or express money order, as we do not ship goods C. O. D. Write name and address plainly to LINCOLN CHEMICAL WORKS, Arnold, Illinois. T The Lillie Bar, Patiot Street, RES, LIQUORS, CIGARS. RD, - - - Proprietor. Fet and Pool Room REAURANT in Connection Liquors and Cigars, of service offered. Bton Avanue ASS PHARMACY Lawton Avenue TOILET ARTICLES and Acurately Compounded Oda a Specialty BRETT, Druggists MY BUYERS' ATION OF BON AVENUE, MEMBERS BUTTS BACK ON ment for GROCERIES. BNTS BACK Spent for anything else. One of the best stores in St. Louis on Dealers, etc., representing over DOLLARS CAPITAL ts Kind in America. Every We do the paying off. Call and Lawton Avenue. NLOCH B-1229. AGENTS WANTED Money Required receive and approve of your bicycle. Ten Days Free Trial guaranteed Models $10 to $24 Bster - Brakes and Punctureless Tires. 904 Models $7 to $12 ...take or model you want at one-third usual voice of any standard tires and best on all our bicycles. Strongest guarantee. IP ON APPROVAL C. O. D. to any at a cent deposit and allow 10 DAYS TRIAL before purchase is binding. Second Hand Wheels made by our Chicago retail stores. Good or good at new. cycle until you have written for our FACTORY TES AND FREE TRIAL OFFER. Tires goods of all kinds, at half regular price, in our ains of useful information. Write for it. ROOF TIRES $4.75 PER PAIR 1501 Gratiot Street, Choice WINES, LIQUORS SAMUEL H. LEONARD, - - - Proprietor. The Douglass Buffet and Pool Room A First-Class RESTAURANT in Connection Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars and the best of service offered. 2645 Lawton Avanue THE DOUGLASS PHARMACY Beaumont and Lawton Avenue FRESH DRUGS and TOILET ARTICLES Prescriptions Carefully and Acurately Compounded Ice Cream Soda a Specialty CREWS @ BARRETT, Druggists On Every DOLLAR Spent for anything else. This Association has some of the best stores in St. Louis on their list, besides Laundries, Coal Dealers, etc., representing over TWO MILLION DOLLARS CAPITAL The Only Enterprise of Its Kind in America. Every member does their own buying. We do the paying off. Call and investigate our plan. OFFICE: 2616 Lawton Avenue. PHONE: KINLOCH B-1220. PUNCTURE-PROOF Regular price $8.50 per pair. To introduce $4.75 we will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES STEEL CUTTING MACHINE DURING FIRE MADE IN COLORADO Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, OACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Send for Catalogue "T." showing all kinds and make also Coaster-Brakes, Built-up Wheels and Bicycles—Su Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture s should be made with soft Clastic and Easy Riding AND EXAMINATION without a cost discount. We will allow a cash discount of 5% (thereby m send full cash with order. Tires to be returned a examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J." Sunshine Call. and ad mail, Is and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up- icycles-Sundries at Half the usual prices. We will ship U.S. tires by U.S. Post. Easy Riding. We will ship C. O. D. ON APPROVAL (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you returned at our expense if not satisfactory on pt. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Catalogue "T." showing all kinds and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up also Coaster-Brakes. Built-up Wheels and Bicycles-Sundries at Half the usual prices. We will ship C.O.D. ON APPROVAL AND EXAMINATION without a cent deposit. Elastic and Easy Riding. We will ship C.O.D. ON APPROVAL AND EXAMINATION without a cent deposit. 45% (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you send full cash with order. Tires to be returned at our expense if not satisfactory on examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. MORE WATER, 400 --- ESTABLISHED 12 YEARS DO NOT equipment, sundri big free Sundry Ca The Southern Sunshine Home or Hendersonville, N. C., has sent me an urgent call for help for the poor and destitute yellow fever refugees, to whom all its new cottages and park have been opened. The At Home Sunshine branch has sent in an iron bed, mattress, springs, cot, eight sheets and one dozen towels. All household goods can be brought here including freight more reasonably than in the. All contributions sent to me with name POOL ROOM AT 8 & 10 S. 14th St. This is a new building that was erected for that purpose also a large room for rent over pool room. J. H. KENT, Mgr. EASY RIDING, STRONG, DURABLE, SELF HEALING FULLY COVERED by PATENTS BEWARE OF IMITATIONS and address I will acknowledge by mail, also in Southern Sunshine Magazine, state organ for North Carolina sunshine news, as will all be sent to Mrs. J. M. Ransfer, state president North Carolina Division, I. S. S., Hendersonville, N. C. All who are in sympathy with suffering humanity are requested to help us to send sunshine to these poor people who have come to us for aid and shelter. MRS. F. W. BAUMHOFF, Pres. At Home Sunshine Branch, I. S. S., 3465 Park avenue, St. Louis, Mo. The Best Missouri News Would Make Ozarks a Cattle Region The Board of Curators of the University of Missouri have approved plans of the agricultural department which may be the means of transforming the Ozark region of south Missouri into one of the great cattle raising sections of the United States. It is proposed to introduce alfalfa in the valleys and Bermuda grass on the hills, thus converting much land that is now practically unproductive into a support of the cattle industry. Heavy Live Stock Business. September at the Kansas City stock yards was a busy month and its record of receipts a good one. The total number of cattle coming in reached 313,735, an increase of 18,970 over the same month last year. There were 142,409 hogs received at the yards, an increase of 17,395. With the receipts at Fowler's the total arrivals were 177,437 against 178,400 the same month last year. The sheep receipts reached 170,771, an increase of 33,850 compared with the same month last year. Sedalia Mayor Tears Up Track. Acting under instructions from Mayor J. L. Babcock and the city council of Sedalia, the city engineer, Charles H. Zoll, and a force of men tore up the rails and ties at midnight of the Sedalia Transit company on Main street, a distance of a block, and hauled the material away. The Transit company had failed to comply with an ordinance passed some time ago requiring it to lay flat rails on the thoroughfare and also pave between its tracks. Feeding Hogs for Profit. A series of experiments by the Missouri agricultural college show that farmers who fatten hogs this fall can add nearly 50 per cent. to the value of their corn by feeding linseed meal with it in proportion, by weight, of five parts corn to one part meal. That is to say, corn worth 30 cents per bushel when fed alone, is worth 45 to 48 cents when fed with linseed meal. For this purpose the corn may be ground or shelled. This "Lid" Scrwed Down. The city council tightened the "lid" on Chillicothe, when it adopted an ordinance restricting the signing of saloon petitions or remonstrances to resident real estate owners and proprietors of mercantile establishments, and requiring each saloon keeper to file a bond for $1,000 signed by five or more responsible citizens, binding him to remain closed Sunday and observe all other ordinances affecting saloons. Secretary of State Fees. Secretary of State Swanger reports having received and paid into the state treasury taxes and fees amounting to $12,382.76 during the month of September, as follows: Domestic corporation tax, $8,895; foreign corporation tax, $545; notarial commissions, $720; miscellaneous fees, $56.15; land department fees, $91.85; bank inspection fees, $1,154.86; total, $12,372.86. Want East Atchison Depot Opened. The Missouri state board of railroad commissioners are considering a request that the Burlington railroad be required to reopen its East Atchison, Mo. dep., which was closed several months ago. A. T. Perkins, superintendent of the Burlington at St. Joseph has intimated that an agent will again be placed there. State Treasury Report. State Treasurer Gmelich has submitted to the governor a report of the business of his office for the month of September. It makes the following showing: Balance on hand August 31, $1,847,558.81; receipts during September, $546,069.28; total, $2,393,628.09; disbursements for September, $389,074.21; balance September 30, $2,004,553.88. Note in Bottle Won Husband. Miss Goldie Wilson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, who live west of Chillicothe, dropped into Grand river two years ago a bottle containing a note. The bottle with its contents was found by Charles Nordman, a telephone man of Jefferson City. A correspondence was started which resulted in their marriage. Harroun Trial Delayed. The trial of William H. Harroun, the big elevator man at St. Joseph charged with forging bills of lading on the Burlington railroad to the amount of $800,000 has been postponed until October 12. Would Not Go to Jail. While waiting the arrival of a patrol wagon, after his arrest in St. Louis on a forgery charge, Thomas G. Connor, 40 years old, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. Dairymen to Meet at Jefferson City. The sixteenth annual meeting of the Missouri State Dairy association will be held in Jefferson City November 15-17. Several other cities throughout the state, including Kirksville, Macon, Moberly, Nevada and Springfield, wanted the meeting. Woman Was Acquitted. The jury in the case of Mrs. Berlinda Quinton, of Chillicothe, accused of the murder of her 10-year-old stepson, John Quinton, returned a verdict of acquittal. Wrecked the Waiting Room. Five persons were injured to the point of being temporarily disfigured and others less seriously in a free-for-all fight that wrecked the interior of the waiting room in the O. K. railway station at Galt. The station agent, who is also mayor, was trying a man for "bootlegging." Mrs. B. F. Wyatt, a prominent woman, who was a witness for the prosecution, struck Ed Barnett in the face during the testimony, and the town marshal, in trying to prevent further trouble, was struck by a bystander. No less than a dozen persons then joined in the combat, and heads were broken promiscuously. The mayor and prosecuting attorney escaped by the telegraph room. Will Employ Many Men. S. M. Dolan, master mechanic of the Missouri Pacific's $1,000,000 shops at Sedalia, has arrived from Baring Cross, Ark. He at once entered upon his duties. The 400 employees in the old shops will be removed to the new shops. In addition 100 men will be brought from Osawatomie, Kan., between 200 and 300 from St. Louis and 100 from De Soto. A little later the force of employees in the coach departments in De Soto and in Fort Scott will also be brought to the Sedalia shops. The shop force will nearly reach the maximum number of employees January 1, 1906, when Mr. Dolan expects to have 2,000 men on the pay roll. Missouri Tuberculine Tests. Missouri Tuberculine Tests. It has been announced by the state board of agriculture that a series of tuberculine tests of the breeding and dairy cattle of Missouri would be made by the state board of agriculture without expense to the owners. The tests will be supplemented by a careful analysis of each herd with regard to other contagious diseases. The owners will be given instructions concerning the prevention and treatment of such diseases as blackleg and lockjaw. Tuberculosis is not prevalent among cattle in Missouri to-day, but it has caused large ravages in the past and unless great precautions are taken it may break out at any time. Sued Bishop Hendrix. Suit for $25,000 damages was entered in the circuit court of Pemisot county by Rev. A. T. Osborn, late of Jackson, against Bishop E. R. Hendrix, of the St. Louis conference of the M. E. Church South. The suit is the result of the action taken by the conference concerning Rev. Mr. Osborn for alleged neglect of duty while pastor of the church at Jackson. Papers were served on the bishop just as the last session of the conference was dismissed, notifying him that the suit would be commenced at the November term of the circuit court. 4. County Judges Give Bond. County Judges Give Bomb. Judge Joseph W. Mercer, of the Jackson county court, and Edward C. Orear, former judge of that court, appeared in the criminal court at Kansas City to answer to informations brought by the prosecuting attorney, charging them with malfaessance in office. Judge G. L. Chrisman, presiding judge of the court, against whom a similar information was filed, did not appear, being on the way from California. Mercer and Orear each gave a bond of $1,000. National Guard Commissions National Guard Commissions. Gov. Folk, at the request of Adjit Gen. DeArmond, has issued National Guard of Missouri commissions as follows: Wentworth military academy, Lexington—Thomas Michael Keegan, Tecumseh Harwell Thompson and Ovid Rogers Sellers to be captains, with rank from September 15. University military academy, Columbia—John Benedict Welch, to be colonel; Austin Hubbard Welch, to be major; John Gunn Welch, to be captain. Will Try to Save Maughs. An effort is being made to save the life of Dick Maughs, formerly of Wellsville, who is sentenced to be hanged in Merced county, California, for the murder of his employer, a ranchman. It is stated that Maughs' relatives in the county have raised $2,500, and a representative will be sent to California with information showing that Maughs' mother was insane a short time before the birth of the condemned man. Officials Must Testify President C. L. Nichols and W. T. McKee, of the Republic Oil company, are directed by Judge Fox, of the supreme court, in an order, to appear before the special commissioner in the ouster suit of Attorney General Hadley against the oil companies, in St. Louis on October 18 and give testimony regarding the dealings of that company in the sale of oils in Missouri. St. Joseph Convention Hall. At the ceremonies incident to the laying of the corner stone of the St. Joseph convention hall Postmaster A. W. Brewster was the orator of the day. The building is to cost $150,000. It will be finished in 60 days. Barbecue to Dedicate Jail. The new Grundy court house and jail will be dedicated October 18 with a barbecue at which Trenton citizens are to be hosts. Forty head of live stock will be slaughtered and cooked for the multitude. 2601 LAWTON AVENUE, N. W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Open Day and Night. Both Telephones. R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at - Law, 1111 Clark Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. We are the only thoroughly experienced and the only practicall y competent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKING have our own conveyances and do all our own work Carriages furnished for all occasions. NUT STREET., St. Louis, Mo. Ph Curtis' Newport B We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2322 CHESTNUT STREET., St. Louis, Mo. Phone C-390. W. T. Curtis' Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET STREET. nes, Liquors and Ciga Wines, Liquors and Cigars. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Meals can be Ordered by Telephone, Kinloch C 1199 Also the Famous Ank FUPNISHED ROOMS F EVERYT The Bru G. W. 1925 Mar Fine Wines, Liquors, C uous Anheuser Beer. 2323 M ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CO EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. Brunswick Sal G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 5 Market Street, (Near Union Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Saloon, The Brunswick Saloon, 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. Fine Wines Imported and and Liquors. Domestic Cigars. DYE'S Fet and Pool Ro- WM. P. DYE, Proprietor. Manchester Ave., St. L. Telephone—Kinloch B-1812. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A. 1275. HARRISON, Phar. D. GEO. V HARRISON & McKOIN Buffet a 2801-3 Manchest TEL JAMES H. HARRISON, HARR Funeral Dine AND EMBALL 2743 Wash ST. LOUIS, All Work First Cla Success Calls Answere Maurer M C 1402 1 No. 8 S. Fourteenth TELEPHONE BBLL, Main 2103-A KING 2606 FRANK 8 and 1 THE JO 3924 CHOICE WINE TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A. 1278. JAMES H. HARRISON, Phar. D. GEO. W. McKOIN. HARRISON & McKOIN. First Class. Terms Most R Successful Embalming Guaranteed. answered Promptly, Day or SEE urer Meat and Provision CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. Purseenth Street. Branch: 3204 La TELEPHONES: TELEPHON 3-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell1004-A KI FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. JOCKEY SALO 3924 SOPHIE AVENUE. WINES, LIQUORS AND All Work First Class. Terms Most Reasonable. Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. Maurer Meat and Provision Co. CASH MARKETS: 1402 MARKET STREET. No. 8 8. Fourteenth Street. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: TELEPHONES: BELL, Main 2103-A KINLOCH, D-25 BELL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1029 2606 FRANKLIN AVENUE. KINLOCH C 720. 8 and 10 South Jefferson Ave. THE JOCKEY SALOON. One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM IAM DOVER, Prop WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor ```markdown ``` and do all our own work. for all occasions. Louis, Mo. Phone C-390. wport Buffet, STREET. and Cigars. 2323 Market St. HARD ROOMS IN CONNECTION. LY FIRST-CLASS. Rock Saloon, Proprietor. Street, (Near Union Station), Cocos. ST. LOUIS. Imported and Domestic Cigars. E'S Pool Room, proprietor. St. Louis, Mo och B-1812. OCH A, 1275. GEO. W. McKOIN, R. McKOIN, Terms Most Reasonable. ing Guaranteed. notly, Day or Night. Provision Co. MARKETS: T STREET. Branch: 3204 Laclede Ave. TELEPHONES: LLL, Lindell 1004-A KINLOCH D-1029 NUE. KINLOCH C 720. Jefferson Ave. Y SALOON, AVENUE. ORS AND CIGARS, ER, Proprietor OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF U. B. F. AND M. T. s. T. Pettigrew, Huntsville, Mo. Grand Master. J, B. Coleman, Columbia, Me, Dep- uty Grand Master. ¢. C. Hubbard, Paris, Mo, Grand Secretary. W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City Mo. secretary of Endowment Department. Dr. 0. G. Queen, Hannibal, Mo, Treasurer. Rev. P. T. Reed, Bunceton, Mo., Grand Chaplain. Board of Managers—B. K. Bruce, Dr. J. T. Caston, C. H. Tandy, C. H. Blanton. = J. H. Williams,\Grand Organizer. Robert Vaughn, Senior Grand Mar- shai. ©. P. Agee, Grand Right Supporter. James Branch, Left Supporter. Joseph Oliver, Inner Sentinel, Hunts- ville. G, W. Montgomery, Outer Sentinel, Franklin. E. A. Minor, Sword Bearer, Fulton. Dr. J. A. Taylor, Grand Medical Di- rector, Columbia. No. 31, S. Mat Meets Second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p. ma) Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucaeattd Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D, Hyatu, M. W. P. Lula O. Deli, See*y. —or maz s.M, T&T. Meets the Second Monday in the after- noon at 2:30 p. m., and the Fourth Friday night at 8:00 p. m., in each month, U. B, F, Hall, Lucas and Jef- ferson avenues. MES. HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. ‘Address 705 N. Garrison Avenue. MRS. LULA BRUNER, Secretary, 2396 Easton Avenue Queen Esther Temple, of the 3. M. T., 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. ST. ARENA TEMPLE NO. 48, S.M. 1. Meet the Second Monday night in each month at Pythien Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Ave. MARY E, WILSON, W. P. 1431 MORGAN ST. JULIA TYLER Secretary, 1004 Morgan Street. Ruth Temple, No. 163 oF THE a S. M/ T. Meets the Fourth Friday in each month at U. B. F. Hall, Jefferson and Lucas Ave. = Miss Jessrz Miter, N. P., 4350 Cottage Ave. {pa Dorpen, Secretary, 2943 Atlanta Street. Ss. WE LT. Adah Temple No. 32, Meets Second Friday in each month at PYTHIAN HALL, LUCAS and JEFFERSON AVE., at2 p. m. All sisters and brothers are invited. MRS. ANNIE E, HALLAM, W. P- 2715 Gratiot St. NETTIE WHITE, Seeretary, 3955 Fairfax Ave. Sina Temple 124 meets the 2d Tuesday at K. of P, Hall. MRS. KATIE BOSWELL, W. ?., 4222 Maffitt Avenua, “ISS ALLIE BALLINGER, Sec. Eureka Temple No, 137 Sy. Use acne mea Ae Okt oni on ee Good Samaritan Council No. 400 meets v lay night tn each month at kat Douglass hall, 8. A COLLINS, M. EB, Q., sta) Hickory Street. _1. BOYD, W, R, Newstead Avenue, The D. 1, Martin Juvenile No. 1 meets the Uhiril Saturday ‘in’ each month at 2 m, at Douglass hall, S.A. COLLINS, Mf. Q., ‘$200 "Hickory Street. BAINE PITTS, P,P. S29 Hutger Street. MAMIE WILSON, W. ee eee IP YOU BUY veneer FURNITURE. ar OHUNTS WLABITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway WN. gio) ole GA SENOS Hope's window looketh to the East; ‘There sits she, while the flushes spread; She sees the pale fires overhead ‘To burning crimson flames increased. Faith eyes serene the setting sun, Fearless though daylight disappear; Knows God ts true, and still 1s here ‘Though darkness fall and day is done! Love ts the glowing noon of day— Undimmed, unmeasured floods of light Zenith of God, unknown of night, Absolute glory, thou shalt stay! Mra. Merrill EB. Gates, in Christias ‘Work. ‘The Serviceableness of Just Every- Day Living and the Common Duty of Every Hour. ee ee eae Se, ae Faithful in the least is God’s order. The most serviceable thing, after all, and about which we should concern ourselves the most, is just every-day living, the common duty of every hour. ‘The round of service in this lowly, un- eventful life of ours for every day 1a going to make the warp and woof of eternity. Sometimes we clamor like the child who was repeating the Lord’s Prayer, clause by clause, after her mother, and when the mother said: “Give us this day our daily bread,” the child erled: “No, no; me want sake.” So we are not always willing to take the manna our Heavenly Fa- ‘ther provides, but long for the flesh- pots of Egypt. We should remember ‘that the way up is usually to go down in gentleness and -humility. ‘There are submerged lives with strong undercurrents of being hidden beneath the surface, and, after all, says Rev. A. ©. Welch, in “Character Photog- raphy,” it is this quiet Influence that is moving the world of thought. Much that is gorgeous and grand and ele- gant Is only ephemeral. It fades out, but the real abides. Truth makes si- lent progress, like the water that trickles behind the rocks and loosens them, so that some day there is a mountain slide, and a single bour lays the work of years. ‘How much of life’s work has been done under disadvantages by men and wom- en who were hampered in the struggle! Sometimes the highest inspiration is that of necessity, “the must power.” ‘The very desperateness of our cond!- tion is the best spur to herole en- deavor. The pressure of circumstances is so energetic and critical that sur- passing effort must be made. Divine revelation lays great stress on little things. More value is given to qual- ity than to quantity. The question is not “How much?” but “How?” We often shrink from the ordinary duties of life, and we say: “Give me some- thing great.” Pride rebels, and we say: “Why make me sweep and dust?" Yet out of these come the larger du ties, and from these spring the finished results. The beautiful butterfly is de veloped from the chrysalis of the worm that crawls, A rude cradle often rocks a noble and lordly life, It needs, like the diamond, only to be smoothed and polished, to gleam and glow with a marvelous beauty. We think of the lowly life of the Nazarene, of the life of retirement at Nazareth. Nazareth lay among the hills of Judea, It was reached by a narrow, steep and rough mountain pathway over which the villagers brought their harvests from the plains below. Their streets were narrow and dirty, their people were rude and coarse, and their morality doubtful. Yet there Christ lived and’ tolled for 30 years. He climbed {ts mountain path, and drank at its springs and fountains There, as a boy, He played and wandered about. Hé was a peasant’s son. His parents were plain, ordinary, humble Jewish folks, without either rank or wealth. Joseph was a Galilean arti. san, and He was “the carpenter's son.* He labored for His daily bread at a work-bench, and thus sanctified toll, and made !t ever blessed. He was trained in the lowly life for His great responsibilities, that He mignt be an example to others. “What Is the meaning of my dally tife, Its drudgery, its endless, petty strife? © deadly certainty of common things! © hours with heavy, lagging wings! “Do Thou, © Carpenter of Galilee Teach me Thy secret; let me learn of ‘Thee: Send visions of those days when Thov aidst share The lot of working man, his trials bear. “Help me to feel that Thou dost work with me In earthly tasks, In heavenly T-with Thee; ‘And yet, dear Lord, with Thee 1s always Heaven— I see my common lot hath blessed We never know the sweetness ot mercy till we trace it up to its source. It is no use talking about growing in grace while you are standing in sin. Liars are always losers; they gain no confidence, and they lose all char- acter. < ‘The devil flees from the man who is not afraid to look his own faults ip the face. It 1s better to learn how to accept loss than how to make great gains selfishly. ‘The will of God 1s soon forgotten whea you get anxious about keeping the good will of men. Every man may be born with his feet In the dust, but he is born with a heart that longs for the Divine Ram's Horn, A. F. and A. M Of Missouri and Its Jurisdiction, GRAND LODGE. GRAND HODGEON MISSOURI, Officers. C. G. Williams, Grand Master, Boom ville, Mo. S. W. Vaughn, Deputy Grand Mas ter, Weston. T. A. Jordan, Grand Senior Warden, St. Louis. Louis Rout, Grand Junior Warden, Huntsville. R. T. Coles, Grand Treasurer, Kan- sas City. J. H, Pelham, Grand Secretary, Han- nibal, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. J. D, Stevens, D, D. G .M., 3948 Fair- fax avenue, Prince Hall Lodge No. 1, St. Louis, Mo., meets first Monday in each month. Masons in good standing are invited. John Merriwether, W. M.; Harry Lawless, Secretary. Lone Star Lodge No. 2, St. Louts, Mo., meets second Monday in each month, All Masons in good standing are invited. Eugene Wiley Roper, W. M.; Joseph A, Smith, Secretary. McGhee Lodge, A. F, and A. M,, St. Louis, Mo,, meets fourth Monday im each month. George W. Lofton, W. M.; EB. S. Brown, Secretary, __ Onward Lodge No. 17, St. Louis, ‘Mo., meets the third Monday in each month, L. Lee, W. M.; J. W. Grant, Secretary. J. Q. Johnson Lodge No. 30 meets the first Thursday in each msnth. Charles Scott, W. M.; J. G. Stevens, Secretary. Widow’s Son Lodge No. 105 meets Second Tuesday in each month. Vis- iting brothers are invited. ? ? ? ? 2? Thompson, W. M.; E. Densmore, Sec- retary. ‘True Blue Lodge No. 107 meets the first Tuesday in each month. Ish- um Hughes, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, Secretary. “Follow the Flag.”” cf nN Banner oS} Vie us aa VEX Route To the Great Gateways Kensas City, Chicago, Omeaha, ' Toledo & Buffalo. ‘Through sleepers to New York and the Bast. Mag- nificent Eqnipment and Train Service, Ticket Office, Eigth and Olive — streets Mrs. M. Young of 211 S. Theresa Ave., Is conducting a business, Selling COAL,WOOD AND KINDLING. Soldin Any Quantities. MRS. A. J. COLE OF 3527 LAWTON AVE., Real Estate Business. KINLOCH A1za3. p 3 | Vapor, Sulphur and Salt Baths, and Massage given for Rheumatism, Aches and Pains. We rub ailments out of the body and re- store activity to numb and lifeless limbs. Plain Baths always ready. Open Day and Night. CHAS. TONSALL, Proprietor. J. B. BATES, Manager. 2234 Market Street. TO CALL AT 903 Kansas Street ‘When You Want YOUR HAIR DRESSED. ‘Shampooing and Pressing a Specialty. MRS. D. E. FIELDS. THE PALLADIUM GIVES ITS REA- DERS MORE NEWS THAN ALL THE OTHER RACE PAPERS PUBLISHED (N THE CITY. AND STATE, - LOVE. LITTLE THINGS. RAM’S HORN BLASTS, THE CONFERENCE. ‘The conference that was held im Poplar Blut, Mo., October §. Below are the appointments made by our be loved Bishop A. Grant: St. Louis district, Rev. J. D. Barkew dale, presiding elder. St. Paul, Rev. W. D. Cook; Lexington, Rev. A. A Gilbert; Higginsville, Rev. W. B. Brooks; Boonville, Rev. W. H. Spur loch; Sedalia, Rev. Wm. Alexander; Jefferson City, Rev. L. P. Duke; Wash: ington, Rev. S. L, Bean; Marshall, Rev. A. O. D, Steele; Holden, Rev. M. Mc Ferrin; Union, Rev. J. H. Randells; Pacific, Rev. W. F. Hamilton; Osage, Rev. H.MeTassell; Chamois, L. 8. Wal- son; Miami, Rev. P. W. Weaver; Pleas- ant Green, Rey. B. Thomas; Speed Rev. J. E. S. Reed; Allen Mission, Rev. 0. W. Harris; Black Water Mission Rev. Chas. 0, Jackson; evangelist, Mra Sarah. V. Bean. Kansas City district, Rev. F. G. Snek son, presiding elder. Allen Chapel, Rev. F, Jesse Peck; Ebenezar, Rev. J. F. Mes Donald; St. John, Rev. Edw. R, Vaughan; Independence, Rev. J. H. Al- ten; Westport, Rev. J. T. Smith; Pleas- ant Hill, Rey. B. W. Stewart; Spring- field, Rev. M. Collins; Wellington and Dover, Rev. J. Y. Meadows; Odessa, Rev. H. H. Triplett; Butler, Rev. J. B. Christopher; Carthage and Neosho, Rev. W. B, Long; Lebanon, Rev. Henry Green; Waverly, Rev. P. W. Chester; Rey. 8. S. Pitcher; Ash Grove, Rev. Henry Mitchell; Nevada, Rev: D. J. Malta Bend, Rev. J. B. Wallace; Joplin, Goréon; Ward Mission, Kansas City, Rev. Wm. Hawkins. Evangelist, Mra Rosetta Binkley. Cape Girardeau district, "Rev. N. G Buren, presiding elder. Cape Girar- deau, Rey. J. L. Williams; Poplar Bluff, Rev. C. N. Douglass; St. James, Rey. W. C. Williams; Jackson and Al- lenviile, Rev. R. L. Phillips; Charles- ton, Rev. J. A. Chandley; St. Peters, Rey. T. L. Watson; Boune Terre and Valley Mines, Rey. J. W. Wiley; Kirk- wood, Rev. P. S. Cheatham; Festus and Herculaneum, Rev. ¥. B. Clark; Bel- ment, Rev. P. Thurmon; Commerce, Rey. F. L. Scott; Fredericktown, Rev. J. R. Hopkins; Oakridge, Rev. W. P. McAlister; Quinn Chapel, Rev. C. A Williams; De Soto and Caledonia, Rev. L. H. Harris; La Forge, Rev. Chas. Cummings; Tyler and Cottonwood, ‘Rey. J. D. Rice; Farmington and New Tennessee, Rey. J. H, Edwards; Ca- ruthersviile, Rey. B. G. Dawson; St John and St. Luke Mission, Rev. J. W. Wheeler. Evangelists, Mrs. Lulu B Cheatham, Katie P. Yates, Dora Rus sell, Georgeann Hyde, Jane Johnson, Edw. R. Vaughan, secretary Missourt annual conference. EPISCOPAL ADDRESSE®. Bishops of the A. M. E. Church ano Post Office Addresses. RT.REY. B. W. ARNETT, D. D., Wilberforce, O. RT. REY. WESLEY J. GAINES, D. D, Atlanta, Ga. RT. REV. WM. B. DERRICK, D. Dy Flushing, Greater New York, N.Y. RT. REV. C. T. SHAFFER, D. D, M.D, Chicago, Ill. RT. REV. ABRAHAM GRANT, D. Dy 3349 Pennsylvania avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. RT..REY. H. M. TURNER, D. Dy LL. D. 30 Young, Atlanta, Ga, RT. REV. L. J. COPPIN, 728 South Twelfth street, Philadelphia, Pa, RT, REV, MOSES B. SALTER, D. Dy 30 Van lerhorst street,. Charleston, 8. C. RT. REV. B. F. LEE, D. D,, Wilberforce, 0. RT. REV. EVANS TYREE, D. D, 18 North Hill street, Nashyilie, Tenn, RT. REY. B. T. TANNER. D. D,, 2908 Tilamond street, Philadelphia, Pa, RT. REY. C. S. SMITH, D. D., M. Dy 39 East Columbia street, Detroit, Mich. RT. REY. JAMES A. HANDY, D. Dy 1841 North Carey street, Baltimore, Md. BETHEL INSTITUTE, 110 Hanover street, ‘Cape Town, South Africa, A New Drug Store Is now open under the manage ment of Dr. C. F. Crews and his brother, at 2645 Lawton avenue. Dr. Crews has been in our city for a number of years, and by his gentlemanly pearing, and being a skillful surgeon, he has made many friends, who will stand by him in this undertaking. His brother, who has been with the Taylor drug store since ft was opened, will, be in business with him. He has proved himself a first- class druggist, and has made many friends that will be lasting. Really this will be the most complete drug store in the city—fresh drugs daily. This, together with courteous treat- ment, will make this store the center of attraction. We bespeak for them a successful business. NOTICE TO ALi-—In sending mat ter for publication, please send some- thing witb it, as the printer must be paid. We can not publish a paper om wind, J. W. WHEELER, P. L. Morton Express! Express!!! COAL, WOOD and KINDLING Moving Furniture and Trunks with Care 2801 PAPIN STREET THE POPULAR Barber Shop 1331 POPLAR ST. First-Class Work and Up-to-Date Barbers. G. W. HOOD, Proprietor. 'USIC FURNISHED for Peceptions, Balls and Parties. teacher of the Harp, JOHN L, FIELDS, Sine et 1018 North Eighth Street. Musical Combinations to be hired tor_smail Earp. "GSvroris aNp many, Oo" Belt Phone: Mata Svea, SASS: THE RELIABLE PAPER HANGER, PAINTER and WHITENER. JAMES A. SYDNOR, 'youucas 22s Me Mi pe SOR Ree Ct 2s eee ih Saee Wm. KNIGHTS Jewelry Store at 211 N, Jefferson Av. is the place to go. Ten years experience. Mrs. Mary White NEWLY FITTED UP REASONABLE RATES The Best in the City for the Money 1418 Pine Street St. Louis, Mo. WES $ G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture “BOUGHT AND SOLD. ee gatin cure tee ‘a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue st TOUS, MO. 2 e/e ee ee eof MR. H. YOUNG.” Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS Union starion. Office: 4017 Easton Avenue. MRS. IDA. M. JONES MILLINERY LADIES’ & GENTS’ FURNISHINGS Hair Braids and Pompadour Our Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed 1532 Gratiot St.. St. Louis. Mo. 8. BELKER, —Dealarin— Graceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 29 and 1121 Morgan Street, St. Louis, M Mrs. Susan Gross, ~ 2609 Pine Street. cane Millinery ‘Up-to-date Hate, Tytmpminge and pli material in tbat ling GEO. W. F. BULLOCK, =~ Ladies’ Barber AND TONSORIALIST $320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, McGRAGOR 2 WILLIAMS, FRESH MEATS OF ALL KINDS. FAMILY GROCERY. All Kinds of Hauling Done. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. 810 S. SEVENTEENTH STREET ST. LOUIS, MO, MRS. DORSEY’S CAFE. Hot Meals at All Hours. Regular Dinner, 10c, 15¢, 25c. 722 N. HICH ST. Furnished Rooms, 1209 Linden Street. L. E. PATTERSON $ READY TO GIVE SPECIAL LESSONS IN™ Art Needle Work. Flowers for Decorations a Specialty. LOCATED 2320 WASH ST. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT at 2121 Walnut Street. No bet+ ter in the city. MRS. FOSTER. INDUSTRIAL COAL CO., @. W. BUTLER, Manager, DEALER IN Coal, Wood and Ice. Expressing and Moving. LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING. 2629 MORGAN ST., ST. LOUIS. Mo. TENNESSEE LUNCH STAND, MRS, M. WESLEY, Prop, 7 720 N. 47TH STREET. We are from Tennessee. JUST DISCOVERED A new remedy that Straightens the Hair without the use of hot irons. ELITE POMADE + Bipersecay suaighe ‘ry le Price, 25cper box. L.E, Patterson, Agt 2320 WASH STREET. WILLIAM T. DAVIS, SHAVING PARLOR, 2811 Manchester Avenue. First-Glass Barber Shop and First-Glass Work Guaranteed. B. CHAPPEL, Ladies’ and Gents’ Shoe Shining Parlor, Coal, Ice, Moving and Express. aks bhodne sales ee rap ae a 311 North Compton Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO. Louis Deppe, scepter oa eae FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, E10, ETC, MarktSt Jotteson-av. SL LOTS, Mo, Telephone—Kinloch C-897. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealerin Staple and Paney GROCERIES, 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Californin Canned Goods « Specialty peciras tried oy ines at ahd MR. A. 1. LEE, Representing the PALACE LAUNDRY, guarantees salistaction and prompt service. The best Collar ene oe es ne the eity. lease ress al faunications to” net se OS 2688 LAWTON AVE. 57 St. Louis Palladium. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. Entered at the postoffice at St. Louis, so, as second-class matter. Published Weekly by J. W. WHEELER, Manager and Proprietor. 2617 Lawton Avenue. MISS OLIVIA RICHARDSON Secretary. C. H. Tandy ..... General Reporter C. H. Wheeler, collector and solicitor. Mrs. M. A. Thornton, of 4010 Finney Ave. is the reporter and general solicitor for the St. Louis, Palladium, John W. Wheeler, Jr., solicitor. Business matters pertaining to the paper should be addressed to The Palladium Office. Communications for publication must reach us not later than Wed- neday. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion..... $ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion..... 25 For two inches, three months..... 6 000 For two inches, six months..... 10 000 For two inches, nine months..... 14 000 For two inches, twelve months..... 20 000 Ganding and transient notices per line..... 10 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Per year..... $2.00 Six months..... 1.00 Three months..... .60 Single copy..... .05 The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton Ave. 2614 Stoddard Ave. 211 North Jefferson avenue. 69 SEVEN POINTERS FOR THE READ ING AND ADVERTISING (1) THE EN. LOUISE PALLADIUM is in its 20th year of regular publication. (2) Never has missed ah issue. (2) Never has missed an issue. (3) No fake subscription list to "catch" honest advertisers. (4) More bona fide subscribers than any other Negro paper in St.Louis, or State. (5) The ONLY Negro newspaper published in St. Louis as the organ of the Republican party. (6) Because it is the official organ of Wright Cuney Political Club. (7) Because it is fearless in denouncing crime regardless of consequences. To The Public. Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation, which may appear in the colums of The Palladium will be gladly corrected upon being brought to the attention of the management. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such articles will be ignored. We are not responsible for the return of unsolicited contributions on any subject. Churches and others having news or notices will please have the same in the office by Wednesday to insure publication in the week's issue. Five cents per line for each insertion. Seven cents per line for each insertion, black face. It occasionally happens that papers sent to subscribers are lost or stolen. In case you do not receive any number when que, inform us by postal card, and we will cheerfully forward a duplicate of the missing number. OFFICE HOURS OF THE PALLADIUM The office of the Palladium is now open From 7 a. m. till 9:30 From 1 p. m. till 3:00 From 4 p. m. till 8:30 Please call at these hours or send in subscriptions. By request of the manager, J. W. WHEELER. The compulsory law that makes parents send their children to school is of good service to the children for a common course of education. There ought to be a compulsory law to teach young girls that they must work for their living. This thing of begging ought to be stopped. We are under obligations and many thanks to note the fact that many of our exchanges are quoting many articles from the Palladium, as "Sowing to the Wind," "Big Negroes and Their Mushroom Society," the Colored Citizen of Memphis, Tenn., one of the best papers of the south, was on to us last week. On October 25, there will be a supposed sermon preached in Chicago by a man who has a plurality of wives. We hope that the "Broad Ax" will keep tab on such loafers. He wanted to join the Methodist church, but they would not have him, so our good Baptist took him in and put a premium on yilliany. Look, we are coming. Women who leave home and start a rooming house, for the sake of having some roomers, ought to get a divorce. The road is clear. Why don't you try it. The Palladium does not cater to any man-or set of men, but we try to do right, and all sensible men and women indorse us. If you don't believe it, watch the tears of that mother and father when their loving daughter is on the road to ruin, caused by the hellish balls and dancing houses. We are sorry indeed to understand that three new rooms have been added to the public Negro school on account of the compulsory school law, which compels the parents of children to send them to school. Why did they not do this before? Is it possible that the arms of the law must force Negro men and women to do their duty toward their children? CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Read the Forum club's announcement. Neatly furnished front room for rent at 2227 Walnut street. Watch out for Sonny Mack and Harry Denny, October 11, at the Masonic temple. We call your attention to the music store at 2129 Market street, J. Russell & Sexton. Give them a call. We note the firm of Norris & Lee, mail orders and agent supplies. P. H. Lee, manager, 1530 Chestnut street. Let every lady turn out on Wednesday, October 11, at the Masonic temple, to aid the T. C. S. club, the former record-breakers. Mrs. C. E. Thornton and Mrs. Anna Tilman made a flying trip to Edwardsville, Ill., a few days ago, and were the guests of Mrs. and Miss Brandon. 3134 LAWTON AVE—10 rooms; bath and hot water; lot 25x125. Price $5,500. Terms, $1,000 cash; balance $50 per month. A newly-furnished rooming house, just fitted up with all convenience, at 2659 Morgan street. Give her a call. MRS. SALLIE FORD. For sale at the office of the St. Louis Palladium, oil the goods that are manufactured by the Boston Chemical Co., at Richmond, Va. We ask our subscribers out of the city, and in the city, to please pay us what they owe us. We want to pay our just claims. See office hours, or send the same to this office. St.Louis, Sept. 27. The executive committee of the Missouri Negro League club met on the above date and elected Mr. Wm. Cross, general manager. The club is located at 2349 Chestnut street. Mr. Johnson, the man about town, is general manager, a man that can speaks German, French, Italian, Irish and a dozen others. Go to see him on the 11th of October. Clarence, the son of Mrs. K. King Cannon, of 4355 Maffit avenue, left last week to enter into his second term at Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo. We wish him much success. Mrs. Chas. E. Thornton will entertain the ladies of the Noon Day Social club Thursday, October 12, at 2 p. m., at her new residence, 4010 Finney avenue. Rumor says a close friend to the young ladies that gave a birthday reception not long ago will soon give a reception, but it will not be a birthday. Look out. Dr. Geo. M. Cathrell, surgeon-dentist, arrived in this city from Washington, D. C., on Wednesday. He is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cathrell, at their residence, 3957A Finney avenue. Next week we will give a good write-up on the Good Samaritan Council of the A. K. and D. of A. This order is coming to the front. Mrs. S. A. Collins is the presiding officer. Look well to the east. The beautiful rig of J. H. Kent went down under an automobile last Monday, at Chestnut street. The rig was in charge of a boy. He was much shaken up. The horse is in the hospital and the rig is in the course of repairing. It was quite lucky that they came out as well as they did. Mr. Arthur Bolden, who has been in Chicago several months, was called home last week on account of the serious illness of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Moore, who is some better at this writing. Mrs. Moore is being cared for by her faithful daughter, Mrs. Eva G. Bolden, of 711 Rutger street. We hope Mrs. Moore will soon recover. Rev. W. L. Rhodes, pastor of Clayton Baptist church, called at the Palladium office, and seems to be a very prominent minister. The Forum club's anniversary entertainment will mark the opening of the fall season. The celebrated World's Fair band will discourse its sweetest music. Miss Blanche Eckles, who formerly lived at 3966 St. Ferdinand avenue, is now living in East St. Louis with her mother and father. She is attending school and looking as lovely as ever. Mr. Henry Thornton, of 6114 South Ninth street, is quite a prominent Baptist preacher. He is quite a young man, and if he starts right he will end right. Keep out of cliques and side with no man on imaginations. The Forum club's anniversary hop will be the first entertainment given in Douglass hall after its renovation and decoration. The hall will present a beautiful appearance in its new dress. Monday, October 16, is the date. The Veiled Prophet's ball given by the Great Western club at True Reformers' hall, Monday night, was one of the most refined and elegant affairs ever given in St. Louis. All present were in full dress. Miss Sarah Brown was elected as queen, and ten other ladies were chosen as maids of honor.—A. CONTRIBUTOR. To-night a new bar will be opened at 1315 Clark avenue, by two St. Louis young men who we have known for many years and their father. We ask for them the patronage of all racial loving men, and encourage the two young men. Messrs. Taylor & Isabel, proprotors,1315Clark avenue. Their ad will appear in the Palladium next week. Miss Ethel Hedgeman, of 2612 Baldwin street, is very far from being well She has been confined to her home almost ever since she returned from Howard university in Washington, D C, last June. She was engaged in an exercise one day which develops the muscles, when an accident occurred, and since has never been herself. We hope for her recovery FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH First Baptist Church Notes. All persons desiring to attend the national Baptist convention, which will convene in Chicago, Ill., October 25, 1905, should send their names to Dr. E. C. Cole, Fourteenth and Clark avenue, and he will secure homes for you. Dr. Cole has also completed arrangements with the railroad company for a special coach for the delegates and their friends. Miss G. G. Brown, president of the B. Y. P. U., is quite ill, and has been for the last two weeks. We hope for her speedy recovery. The B. Y. P. U. held special prayer for her last Sunday. The apron and necktie social given by the Pleasant Workers' club at the home of Mrs. N. P. Harriston was a success. The president, Mrs. C. Miller, and her pleasant committee wishes to thank their many friends for their patronage. Sunday, October 8, the mission circle of the First Baptist will render a programme and serve luncheon in the chapel of the church at 2:30 p. m. The president, Miss Lucy Rutherford, cordially invites the public to come out and help the circle. The special number on the programme is a solo by Dr. E. C. Cole. Don't miss this treat. All of the clubs held their weekly meetings after morning services last Sunday. Last Sunday was covenant and communion. Quite a number testified for the Lord: We thought the leader was going right on to Heaven, both soul and body, and without wings. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stokes were reported quite ill last week. We hope to see them out soon. Mrs. Salle Mynge, of 2813 Sheridan avenue, entertained the Pleasant Workers' club in their first monthly meeting. The president and officers were delighted to see so many present. After the business of the club was transacted, light luncheon was served. We hope to be invited to 2813 again soon. ROVER. warning. When you go to the drug store to buy a bottle of Ozonized Ox Marrow be sure that you get the "Ozonized." See that "Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Chicago, U. S. A." is printed on the package. Remember that the "Ozonized" it put up in fifty-cent size and is made only in Chicago and by us. We have no branch offices. Refuse all substitutes. The Ozonized Ox Marrow never falls to straighten kinky hair. For further particulars, see advertisement, "Wonderful Discovery," in this paper. Go to Jefferson and Market, to get a shine. Harry's place. First-class shine. Be careful how you praise a public man until you are sure he is dead.—Life. CAPTAIN TANDY. GRAND ROYAL HOUSE OFFICERS Grand Punter Huger, J W Wheeler Grand First Maid of Honor, Lula A. Bruner. Grand Second Maid of Honor, Laura Cliff, Kansas City, Mo. Grand E. Scribe, L. D. Caston, Fulton, Mo. Grand Assistant Scribe, L. Buckner, Hannibal, Mo. Grand S. K. of F., M. Harris, Hannibal, Mo. Grand H. P., G. P. Laws- Grand H., R. A. Morton, Jefferson City, Mo. Grand First K. G., W. Moore, Jefferson City, Mo. Grand Second K. G., M. E. Capelton, Jefferson City, Mo. Grand First C., M. Douglas, Fulton, Mo. P. S.-Royal House meets the first Friday in each month. THE OPEN DOOR OF VICE Ballrooms and Dancing Schools Ruining Our Girls. So long as the open door of vice confronts the public and jeopardizes our racial welfare, so long should every decent, moral and law-abiding Negro speak out in open condemnation of the luring evil. Ball rooms and dancing schools undoubtedly promote the opportunities of these unscrrupulous individuals who hold character so lightly, and find pleasure in the downfall of weak and unsuspecting females. It is an undeniable fact that the warmth of two bodies clasped closely together, coupled with a possible draught of wine, and whirling along in a mad dance, is sufficient to arouse those immoral passions in those of weaker moral character. These places, as we have previously stated, are but stepping stones to bawdy houses and halls of ill-fame. Thousands of young girls go down yearly under these growing evils, and it is time that the race and public should bestir themselves to some direct action. A few years ago Ray Simpson, a dancing master, was shot to death by a prominent lawyer in St. Louis for enticing the lawyer's wife from home. Within a stone's throw of us now are married women and single, numbering no less than twenty, who attribute their fall in life to the influences of these places. There are people who condemn newspapers for their exposure of such places, but every journal, it matters not how large or small, should uncover evil wherever found. It is a debt which we owe to society. Let us unite in uncovering the pifalls. Rev. David Johnson. Rev. David Johnson,pastor of Chambers Street Baptist church,is one of the leading Baptists of the west. He is a young man and his congregation have confidence in him. He believes in the principles of the Baptist doctrine, and if he steers clear of all factions and cliques,he will become a power in the west. There have been more men and women killed in reputation by siding with bad men and women, especially in defending them against some imaginary wrong,is the advice of the Palladium to Rev. David Johnson. There is a little Baptist preacher in St. Louis with a plurality of wives and a bad reputation. He has killed one man, caused a lady school-teacher some trouble. Watch the Palladium for particulars. Mr. Geo. W. Holt has opened a pool-room at 1927 Market St. He is one of the solid men of St. Louis. A dozen persons were injured at Michigan City, Ind., by a collision at the Pere Marquette station. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT—HAVE THE PALLADIUM SENT TO YOUR HOME AND BE UP-TO-DATE ON ALL MATTERS OF INTEREST. The largest sweatshop building in New York, the headquarters for 150 contractors, has been burned. 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. W. A. Smith Lodge U. B. F. meets the third Tuesday in each month. Rhineland, Wis., suffered from a $600,000 fire. See Our New Adventisers. We take pleasure in presenting a few new ads.: The ad. off the Lincoln Chemical Works, on fourth page. The ad. of the Economy Buyers, at 2616 Lawton avenue. H. H. Green's ad., 925 North Jefferson avenue. The notice of the T. C. S. club. See notice; ad. will appear next week. Harry Denny, Sonny Mack and Abbie Johnson in charge. Also the ad. of the Compton Hill, preacher, and the remarks of the business-sermon preacher, better known at home as long DICK A mass meeting of all the lodges and temples of U. B. F. and the S. M. T. has been called for Saturday, September 30, at their hall, Lucas and Jefferson avenues, and very important business will be transacted as the board of managers require it. Don't fall to be present. This meeting is called by order of the grand master, S. T. Pettigrew, by request of C. H. Tandy and J. W. Wheeler, deputy district grand masters. The Helping Hand Society. Meets the first Tuesday in each month. Admission fee, $1. Mrs. Ethel Kimble, 2739 Laclede, president; Chas. H. Athle, 3527 Scott, avenue, treasurer; Mrs. Katie Johnson, 4262 Sacramento avenue, vice-president; Mr. F. Arbuckle, 2623 Papin street, secretary. We keep on hand several wonderful remedies. Call and see—the best in the market to remove smallpox pits if applied as directed. Pits that have been standing for years can be removed. 2617 Lawton avenue. FOLLOW THE FLAG. Four daily trains between St. Louis and Chicago, consisting of Pullman Palace sleeping cars, observation parlor cars, dining and buffet cars, reclining chair cars, day coaches and smoking car. 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. GEO. FOUNTAIN, Pres. CHAS. A. SCOTT, V-P. THE GREELEY NEGRO DEMOCRATIC CLUB Inc. Membership Card. 1899. Is entitled to membership for period shown on reverse side. STEVE. A. SMITH, Treasurer. PETE HICKMAN, Secretary. George Turner, Manager. PHONE: Kinloch, 1228 SAY THIS IS YOU WAIT THE 20th Century BETTER KN BETTER KNOWN AS THE T. C.'S Have opened a first-class Bar and Summer Garden 1322 MARK Where the Member Meet The Sonny Mack, Manager, Harry Denny, Pres. Arbbie Johnson, V Albert Cook, Treas. Richard Alexander GRAFEMAN Main Office: 21st a Milk Department Meet Their Friends Sonny Mack, Manager, Harry Denny, Pres. Arbbie Johnson, Vice. Pres. Albert Cook, Treas. Richard Alexander, Secy. GRAFEMAN DAIRY CO. Main Office: 21st and Morgan Streets. Phones: Forest, 1104. Main 1291. Klinoch C-930. Klinoch C-1754. DeLarmer 778. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Notice! Notice!! For Sale. M. B. Henry Brown at 710 NORTH FIFTEENTH STREET Give Him a Call. ALL GOOD THINGS TO EAT. Neatly Furnished Rooms 703 and 711 NORTH 14th. Street. Branches 1433 and 1519 Lucas Avenue. ST. LCUIS, MO. KENRY BROWN. Manager. DELIA BROWN. Proprietress. A. B. C. Young Men's Social, Musical and Literary Club 1308 Chestnut Street, St. Louis Emanuel Brown, President Geo. Vashon, Vice-Pres. Wm. H. Fields, Secy Ed. Carlton, Ass't Secy' Ask your friends if they read The Palladium. They miss the news and doings if they don't. S. L. Pickett. Drugs fresh daily. Don't pass his door—2601 Lawton avenue. SOMETHING N T TO KNOW. ySocial Club ET STREET; rs Will Be Pleased to air Friends. Vice. Pres. r, Secy. N DAIRY CO. and Morgan Streets. Western Branch Bayard and Page Avenues. DICK KENT, Prop. N CONNECTION ROOSEVELT FOR ANOTHER TERM Under this head the Springfield Republican prints extracts from the Republican Pittsburg Leader demanding Roosevelt's re-election, and from the democratic New York World giving reasons why the re-election of Roosevelt is probable, and adds comments of its own. The World says of Roosevelt: "The surpassing versatility of his genius has cast a spell over American sentiment which makes the advocates on both sides of most public questions regard him as an ally." But the World says the re-election of Roosevelt is conditional upon the continuance of prosperity; Roosevelt again—unless hard times come. The Republican says: THEODORE ROOSEVELT "Continuance of booming times industrially will probably make Mr. Roosevelt for a third term an acute question. But a break would not only end this talk, but seriously affect the halo. The American people admire Roosevelt with good reason in many ways, but there are grounds for thinking that their worship is really for prosperity more than the man, however strong appearances may be to the contrary." While there is doubtless much force in the view that the nation, intoxicated with material prosperity, is disposed to canonize any administration which is identified with its rise and continuance, it would be a serious mistake to underestimate the fact that "the American people admire Roosevelt with good reason in many ways." .JOTTINGS. Agents wanted to canvass for The Palladium in any city. Write for particulars. More agents and collectors are wanted for The St. Louis Palladium. Apply at office, 2617 Lawton avenue. We all admire the enterprise of W. C. Gordon's new establishment at 2651 Morgan street. Mrs. Purnell would like for her friends to call at her cafe, 6100 Colorado avenue, more often. Don't forget that Mrs. L. H. Fields is still in the hair-dressing business at 903 Kansas street. She deserves your patronage. Mrs. Mary A. Thornton desires all her subscribers that are in arrears to be ready to pay up next week, so look out for your collector. At 168 Marion street, you can procure the best and sweetest apple cider, pure and unadulterated. Do not fail to call as it is the best in the market. C. H. Parrish. Why is it that most all of our people get ice cream and milk from the Graftman Dairy? It is because they advertisement in a Negro journal, the St. Louis Palladium. Next week we will announce the number of girls who will be married. One of them is the ex-secretary of The Palladium, Miss Virginia Bertzey. Watch the Palladium next week. The Forum club will celebrate its eleventh anniversary at Douglass hall, Monday night, October 16, 1905... There will be dancing with music by the World's Fair band. Admission 35 cents. In looking over our exchangesc last week we noticed this: "Born with nothin', ain't got nothin', don't want nothin', won't have nothin'; die with nothin'." This can be applied to every suit of clothing (almost) that walks down the street with nothin' in them—Palladium. PROFESSION OF GETTING HURT. Mr. Theodore Waters has been contributing to Pearson's Magazine a series of articles on "The Profession of Getting Hurt." The facts he presents are remarkable. He shows that in the United States there are thousands of people who are getting an easy and fairly comfortable living by suing municipalities, corporations and individual business men for damages for personal injuries which have not been sustained. A Marceline (Mo.) man has confessed that he thrust his leg under a railway train and let it be taken off. In most cases, however, the injuries complained of are either grossly exaggerated or wholly fictitious. Miss Eva Richardson, daughter of Mrs. J. T. Richardson, of 3004 Lawton avenue, has been very ill for the past week. She is somewhat improved at this writing MR. HOUSTON FLOYD The subject of this narrative is a sketch of Mr. Houston Floyd's life, who was born in Williams county, Middle Tennessee, about the year 1842. He was reared in the said county, and remained there until after the breaking out of the civil war in 1860. He had not the advantage of even a common school education. In 1862 he came to St. Louis and worked at whatever he could get to do. Realizing the fact that he must save something out of what he made each day, in 1867 he bought several lots, which were then known as the Taylor division in Cote Brilliante. It was then that Ellardsville was almost a farmland. After a few years he built a frame building which he lived in for years. At length, dissatisfied, he bought two lots on Lambdin avenue, Nos. 3047 and 3101. On the two lots he built two houses. He lives at 4357 Mafft avenue, in a two-story brick building. Mr. Floyd was one of the organizers of the Antioch Baptist church, and was one of the first officers. All are dead now, with the exception of himself. He is well preserved for his age, and works at any thing that he can get, although he is well fixed in this world's goods. He is worth about $5,800 or $6,000. He is married and has no children, and is one of the landmarks in Ellardsville. He is held in high esteem by all who know him, and is an active member of Antioch Baptist church. He is a Christian gentleman in every sense of the word. It was 1879-80 when we used to go to Mr. Floyd's home, we would start in the morning, as the street cars did not go any farther than Grand avenue, yet he remained, and to-day we can see the wise judgment of Mr. Floyd in not selling his lots. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Regular members' meeting, Wednesday evening, October 11. Educational classes, literary, society papers, magazines, games and use of gymnasium, shower and tub baths are the privileges now given for the small fee of $2 a year. Boys fee $1. Our rooms were well filled last Sunday afternoon with men. International Secretary J. E. Moorland was the speaker. He gave a strong searching talk. Strong and attractive speakers every Sunday afternoon. Bible class 4 p. m. You are welcome. The interest is growing rapidly in our physical work. Our shower baths are now ready for use. New gymnasium apparatus will be installed next week. The practice of the foot ball team has now started in earnest. Any young man who desires to try for the team will please see the general secretary immediately. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES Members and friends that did not attend services at Antioch church Sunday, October 1, missed quite a good deal. The pastor, Rev. S. P. Anderson, preached two powerful sermons at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. respectively. Sunday, the 8th, is covenant and communion services at Antioch church, at which time all the members are expected to be present. Antioch missionary circle will hold their regular prayer and praise meeting Wednesday, the 11th, at 7:30 p. m. The members are earnestly requested to attend. Rev. S. P. Anderson, pastor of Antioch church, and Rev. J. O. Edwards, president of Antioch B. Y. P. U., urge upon the young people to attend the union meetings Sundays at 6 p. m. Mrs. Susan Rodgers, who has been quite sick, is able to be out again. Mrs. Tillman, president of the ways and means committee of Antioch missionary circle, desires the committee to meet her at 4010 Finney avenue, Saturday, the 7th, at 7 o'clock p. m., without fail. The Frisco System is among the best railroad systems in this country. We advise those who wish to go touring to try this road. PRESIDENT There will be a double-header at Handlon's park Sunday, October 8, 1905—the Missouriis against the Syndicates—for $100 a side. Game called at 2 p. m. Two games for one admission, 25 cents. FACTS ABOUT ST. LOUIS FACTS ABOUT ST. LOUIS St. Louis has an area of $62\frac{1}{2}$ square miles. Its population is 714,290 which is growing at the rate of 25,000 a year. It is the fourth city of the United States as to population. The assessed value of property is $458,913,607, and the tax rate, including everything, is $2.19 on the $100. Property is assessed at three-fifths of its real value. In 1900 the assessed value of property was $374,508,993. The factory output of St. Louis sold in 1900 for $233,000,000 made by 6,732 factories. In 1904 the output sold for $267,000,000, the number of factories having increased to 9,290. In the last two years, $23,432,900 of new capital has been added to the manufacturing interest. The tonnage of St. Louis in 1902 was 29,737,577 and in 1904 it was 37,-429,000, an increase of more than eight million tons in two years. A manufacturer and wholesaler established in St. Louis has thirty million people living within 500 miles, to whom he may sell his goods. No other city in the United States has such a trade territory. In 1904 St. Louis sold $50,000,000 worth of boots and shoes, of which $25,000,000 was manufactured here. $68,000,000 worth of dry goods, millinery and notions. $15,000,000 of agricultural implements. $61,000,000 of passenger, freight and street cars. $20,000,000 of railway supplies. $40,000,000 of hardwood. $9,000,000 of steel castings. $7,000,000 of stoves and ranges. $8,000,000 of paper. $14,000,000 of woodenware. $32,000,000 of drugs, chemicals, paints and oils. $21,000,000 of beer. $25,000,000 of tobacco . $25,000,000 of tobacco. $30,000,000 of furniture. $75,000,000 of groceries. In 1904 the trade territory of St. Louis was developed by 1,900 miles of new railway,40 per cent. of all the railway building done in the United States. In 1904 there was $8,712,000 invested in new mercantile concerns in St. Louis, and since the World's Fair ended 110 new mercantile houses have put $8,674,000 new capital into business. The deposits of the banks of St. Louis, November 17, 1903, were $157-258,000. On January 11, 1905, the deposits were $210,167,727.08, an increase in little more than a year of more than fifty million dollars. The profits of the banks and trust companies in 1904 were $6,691,000. Their dividends were $4,596,000. The capital of the banks alone January 11, 1905, was $23,975,000, and their surplus and profits was $29,620,682.86. Clearing in 1904 was $2,793,325,918, an increase of 11.3 per cent. over the clearing of 1903. This increase is greater than that of either New York, Chicago, Boston or Philadelphia. A GREAT PROTECTION. Sambo gets caught in the rain without his umbrella. How he solves the problem.—Philadelphia Press. WIFE DESERTION New York having set an excellent example to the other states by passing a law which goes into effect January 1 making wife desertion a felony punishable by a term in the penitentiary, various organizations in that state are making preparations to put the law into execution as soon as possible. The various recreant husbands are being catalogued, their present residences are being learned and the evidence against them is being collected and put in shape. Next January hundreds of men now considered respectable will be indicted for this crime, and if necessary, be extradited in order to be tried and punished. Wife desertion, though practiced to an alarming extent in New York, is no more common there than it is in Missouri or anywhere else, and the effort to put it down there will meet with the sympathy and practical co-operation of the whole country. If any of the New York deserters are in this state our people will do everything possible to aid in bringing them to justice, and some day it may ask as much of New York in regard to similar criminals from Missouri. Just Returned From a Visit. Mrs. M. Tyler, of 1416 Singleton street, has just returned from a two-months' visit, during which time she visited Princeton and Evansville, Ind.; Princeton, Hopkinsville and Louisville, Ky., also Nashville, Teen. She spent a pleasant time, and speaks of the good people and the hospitality of the people in the various places, and the many receptions that were extended her, yet, she likes her old St. Louis best. A. B. THE STAR FURNISHED ROOT MAN Rooms like Home. Sweet, Sweet Home 705-707-709 North Fourteenth Street Branches: 1406-1408-1428%22-1430 Linden Street H. C. CURTIS, Prop. Monroe Motley, Mgr. Alfred Hale, Night Clerk Lincoln Institute Notes. School opened September 18, and up to this time the enrollment is 310. President Allen expects 500 students this year. Almost all the graduates of last year's class found ready employment as teachers in the public schools of the state. Miss Lena McNeal is teaching in Kansas, and Mr. W. H. Thomas is principal of the colored public school in Carbondale, Ill. Mr. John J. Wheeler, of Armour Institute, Chicago, is superintendent of the industrial department. The Funeral of Robert Taylor. An article appeared in the papers last week stating that the Colored people wanted to lynch our brother, Robert Taylor, who was shot in Clayton and buried Sunday, October 1. We know the people don't believe that report; and we wish to say it is a false one, and God will punish the one who put out such a false report. The funeral, which was conducted by Reverends J. L. Cohron and W. L. Rhodes, was very impressive. Rev. Rhodes spoke of Mr. Taylor's faithfulness to his church. FOR SALE. 4149 Ashland place; one-story and basement brick dwelling; lot 50x125; price $2,300. ADAM WEBER, 2711 Franklin ave. 3819-21 Cote Brilliante ave.; double two-story brick flats; three rooms each; lot 100x125; price, 4,500. ADAM WEBER, 2711 Franklin ave. ROOMS FOR RENT Large furnished rooms for rent. 2704 Lucas avenue. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at Mrs. Murphy's, 716 N. Jefferson ave. ROOMS FOR RENT—For a settled lady, at 4125 Fairfax avenue. Mrs. M. Garth. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at 14 Johnson street. Mrs. Owens. Nicely furnished room for rent at 2204 Scott avenue, for gentleman only. Rooms for rent at 213 South Leffingwell avenue, for gentlemen only. MRS. SALLIE BURGESS. Newly furnished rooms for rent. MRS. LAURA MORRIS, 2346 Chestnut Street. A. E. Who Is Now Completing St. James' Church, on Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Avenues. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 4, 1905. The Good Samaritan Council No. 400 met in their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, October 4, 1905, with a large number of members present, with our most Excellent Queen, Mrs. S. A. Collins, presiding. We had quite a loving meeting, being our first time meeting in the Douglass hall, Beaumont and Lawton. The discussion of the evening was the D. L. Martin Juveniles, the young order of children, organized by D. L. Collins about three months previous. They are progressing very rapidly with Bayne Pitts, P. P. He is excellent, too. M. S. MILLER, W. R. ELSIE HUNTER, Sect. Stop that cough. Go and get Pick- stet's Cough Drops. SAM .The Tailor. 204 N Fourteenth St A. This is the Original Sam, The Tailor. All the rest are imitations, 204 North Fourteenth Street. WHO IS YOUR FRIEND? OF COURSE SAM, THE TAILOR, At 204 N. FOURTEENTH ST. HE HAS PROVENTHAT. GO AND SEE HIM AND GET YOUR WINTER SUITS MADE TO ORDER 204 North Fourteenth Street. MRS. CAI The Great Spiritu who has the peculiar gift in direct communication with BUSINESS TRANSACTION Terms Reasonable. SEE ME ANI CAROLINE NEIL A Spiritualistic Clairvoyant and vicular gift of revealing to you the Past, Present, dication with the spirit world. 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Boston, Oct. 2.—The first arrest in connection with the finding in the harbor, near Winthrop, on September 21, of a dress suit case containing the torso of a woman on whom the medical examiner states an illegal operation had been performed, occurred when the police took into custody, on suspicion of being an accomplice in the case, William A. Haynes, of 52 Chambers street, in the west end of this city. The arrest is said to have been made on statements made by Samuel A. Wingfield, who told the police that he had a friend who had cut up a body. Haynes was examined at length by the police, and while he denied the accusation and claimed that his friend had confused it with his being on a coroner's jury, he was locked up. Haynes is a clerk in a shipping office. Winsfield was also held as a witness. SUIT FOR HEAVY DAMAGES The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. Suces the Curtis Publishing Co. For $250,000 Damages. Chicago, Oct. 2.—Claiming that it has the original of a testimonial which the Ladies' Home Journal recently declared to be fraudulent, the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co., makers of a widely-known proprietary medicine, has brought suit in the superior court of Chicago for $250,000 damages. The Curtis Publishing Co. of Philadelphia is named as defendant. The testimonial in question is one which the Ladies' Home Journal declared that Congressman George H. White, of South Carolina, never gave, backing up its statement by an undated letter from Mr. White. In its declaration the Peruna company denies that the testimonial is fraudulent, and asserts it has two original letters from Congressman White, which were given in good faith as testimonials to the merit of the remedy. Mr. White's denial, the Peruna company claims, was secured through misunderstanding. This is the second suit for large damages filed against the Ladies' Home Journal since it began its crusade against "patent medicines." AWFUL TRAGEDY IN ILLINOIS Mother Kills Her Seven Children and Dies By Her Own Hand-Father, Grazed, Commits Suicide. Cambridge, Ill., Oct. 2—Mrs. J. H. Markham, of this place, in a fit of insanity, killed her seven children Saturday, cut her own throat and set fire to her home on the outskirts of the city. The men put out the fire, and on entering the building were horrified to find first one of the children dead and covered with blood, and then the body of the mother, with the throat cut from ear to ear. The six other children were found dead in their beds. They had all been killed with the same weapon, a hatchet, Clarence E. Markham, husband and father of the victims, crazed by the tragedy, committed suicide by shooting himself, after tying a rope around his neck so that it would choke him to death in case the bullet failed of its purpose. THREE LIVES WERE LOST Result of the Derailing of a Switch Engine in the Railroad Yards at Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 2.—A switch engine in the yards of the Louisville & Nashville railroad jumped the track, and two wen were instantly killed and a third died in the hospital a few hours later. The dead: T. B. Blbb, Belle Mina, Ia. Joseph Aaron, Bessemer, Ala. L. M: Glass, Columbia, Ala. All well-known young men. They were standing on the front running board of the switch engine, which was going at a high rate of speed when suddenly the front wheels jumped the track. The front of the engine struck two caboses on an adjacent track and rolled over on its side. The bodies of the men were terribly mansled COSTLY FIRE AT PITTSBURG The Fort Pitt Foundry Suffers a Loss of $200,000, Including Many Valuable Patterns. Pittsburg, Pa., Oct. 2.—Fire damaged the Mackintosh-Hemphill Co., or Fort Pitt foundry, as it is better known, to the extent of $200,000; fully covered by insurance. The valuable patterns destroyed represent the accumulation of 30 years, but while the company will be hampered considerably in its work, there will be no shut down of the plant. To Speak at Statute Unveiling. Nebraska City, Neb., Oct. 2.—Hon. Grover Cleveland, it is announced, will deliver the address at the unveiling of the statue to his former secretary of agriculture, J. Sterling Mort u, which is now being erected in Morton park, this city. London's New Lord Mayor. London, Oct. 2.—Alderman Walter Vaughan Morgan has been elected lord mayor of London for the ensuing year. Mr. Morgan is a septegerian, a banker, a bachelor, and a prominent Free Mason. MAY REACH HALF A MILLION Peoria, Ill., Startled By a Heavy Shortage In Its School Funds. Newton C. Dougherty, For Many Years Superintendent of Schools, is Charged With Forgery. Peoria, Ill., Oct. 6.—Newton C. Dougherty, for many years city superintendent of schools, and one of the most prominent educators in the country, is under arrest following an indictment by the grand jury, charging forgery. The arrest of Dougherty follows the most astounding revelations by the grand jury now in session and which has been examining the books of the Peoria school board. Within a comparatively brief space of time a shortage of $75,000 was discovered, but the further discovery was made that the peculations have been extending over a long term of years. The shortage will reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In order to cause the arrest of Mr. Dougherty the grand jury made a partial report at 11 o'clock charging forgery. He was arrested shortly after on the street by a deputy sheriff, and was taken to the office of the sheriff, where he gave bail, with Eliot Callender and his son, H. R. Dougherty, as sureties. The bail demanded was $3,000. Mr. Dougherty has been city superintendent of schools for 25 years. He is immensely wealthy, and is president of the Peoria national bank, is a heavy stockholder in the Dime Savings & Trust Co., the Title & Trust Co., the Peoria Livery Co. and other concerns. He is a trustee of the fund of $175,000 held by the National Educational association and is a past president of the association. The amount Dougherty is said to be short is estimated all the way up to $500,000. Following his arrest on the charge of forgery, Prof. Dougherty sent in his resignation as president and director of the Peoria national bank. He also sent in his resignation as superintendent of schools. Prof. Dougherty's arrest created a sensation. BOSTON HARBOR MYSTERY The Story of the Crime Told by Kate Mayo, a Nurse, Who Says She Witnessed It. Boston, Oct. 6.—The police are appalled by the harrowing story unfolded in Lowell by Kate Mayo, a nurse, who told, between gasps of suffering and long lapses into terrified silence, how she stood by and saw the body of the girl victim of the mysterious suit case murder cut to pieces, packed and delivered to the slayer's aids, who, she declared, threw it into the harbor at Winthrop. She said the body was that of Miss Mary Ella Kelly, a former belle of Lewiston, Me. The operation which resulted in Miss Kelly's death was performed, she said, by an East Boston physician, whom she named, and the crime was committed in a roadhouse, near Plaistow, N. H. Kate Mayo says she nursed the girl, and, after her death, saw the doctor cut up the body and later put the corpse in a suit case, which he gave to two young men, one of whom was Miss Kelly's sweetheart, with instructions to take it to Winthrop and throw it into the harbor. The police do not give the story full credence, as Kate Mayo's reputation for truthfulness is not the best. CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT One of the Owners of the Alamosa (Col.) Bank in Jail in Default of $16,000 Bonds. Denver, Col., Oct. 6.—A special to the Republican from Alamosa, Col., says: I W. Schiffer, one of the owners of the Alamosa bank, which went into the hands of a receiver a day or so ago, has been arrested on the charge of embezzlement of a sum in excess of $5,000 belonging to the San Luis Building and Loan Association, of which he is treasurer. A preliminary examination was held and bonds were placed at $10,000. Six other warrants were sworn out against Schiffer, charging him with receiving deposits when he knew the Alamosa bank was insolvent. Bonds in these cases totalled $6,000. Failing to supply the entire bond of $16,000, Schiffer was placed in jail. YELLOW FEVER IN CHICAGO William Gunning, a Natchez (Miss.) Refugee, Dead From Yellow Fever in Chicago. Chicago, Oct. 6.—William Gunning, of Natchez, Miss., who came to this city a week ago, died of yellow fever. When Mr. Gunning reached Chicago he was suffering with the disease, and was at once taken to a hospital, where he steadily grew worse, despite the efforts of the entire hospital staff. Gunning, who was 20 years of age, broke through the quarantine at Cairo, Ill., and came direct to Chicago. Old Man Beaten to Death. New York, Oct. 6.—A gray-haired man, later identified as William Henry Durand, was caught as a thief, in Brooklyn, and beaten to death. He had stolen a coat. A thousand people witnessed the assault on the old man. Bryan O'Donnell, his assailant, the keeper of a saloon, is under arrest. Josef Hofman to Marry. New York, Oct. 6.—The engagement of Mrs. Marie Eustis, divorced wife of George Peabody, to Josef Hofman, well known as a pianist in various parts of the world, is announced. A CROCHETED JACKET. When in Doubt What to Make for Baby Remember a Little Coat Generally Comes In Well. Materials: About 2 ounce of white bee-hive ivorine wool, a No. 2 bone hook, and 5 yards of narrow white watered ribbon will make a charmingly dainty garment, but the design may be worked out in any other kind of wool with a suitable hook. Work a chain of about 12 inches in length (or more if a larger jacket be required), turn. Draw up a loop through the second, and one through each of the next 4 stitches—6 loops on hook—draw the wool through all the loops at once and make a chain-stitch to hold them together; *, work up a loop under the chain-stitch just made, another under the back thread of the sixth loop of the group, 1 into the same place as the sixth loop, and 1 into each of the next 2 stitches—6 loops on hook—draw through all the loops at once, secure with a chain-stitch and repeat from * to end of row; turn, 3 chain, draw WARM LITTLE WRAP. up 2 loops through the chain, through the end stitch of the previous row, 1 under each of the next 2 stitches, draw the wool through, make a chain and continue as before, working to and fro until the work is square (this will be half the jacket). Commence the next row as usual, but leave the last 22 stitches unworked; make 22 chain and turn 3 more chains, draw up loops through the second and each of the next 4 stitches, secure with chain-stitch and proceed as before, working to and fro for the other half. The work will now consist of a double square with an opening at the top, the two corner of which (after the border is finished) are turned back to form the neck. FOR THE ORDER. Work all round the jacket, including the opening at the top. 1st Row: 2 trebles with 2 chains between them into the first stitch, *, pass 2 stitches, 2 trebles with 2 chain between in the next, and repeat from *. 2d Row: 6 trebles with a chain between each under the first chain loop of previous row, *, a double crochet under the next chain loop, 6 trebles with a chain between each under the next, and repeat from *. 3d Row: 3 chains into every other stitch all round. 4th Row: 3 chains into every loop, but to be worked to and fro 3 times along the middle 8 inches only of the lower edge of the jacket, decreasing a loop at each turn. This is to give extra length at the back, where the neck opening will take it up a little at the top. Last Row: 3 chains into every loop all round. Thread the first row of the border with ribbon, and tie at back of neck with bow and ends. Now fold the 2 corners of the neck opening and fix in position with little bows of ribbon; next, fold back the other 2 top corners, fix in position with bows of ribbon; next fold back the other 2 top corners, fix in position with bows, fold these last made corners (or triangles in the middle, and tie the points (or ends of triangle) together with ribbon, thus forming openings for the hands and sort of sleeve that will be found much more easily slipped on than the ordinary jacket. Fix a ribbon to the middle of the back of the neck part, pass under the turned down corners and leave ends in front for strings. Try It Next Year Women who go to the summer resort hotels or country boarding houses have discovered the inconvenience of having their wardrobe suspended on a row of hooks behind a scanty curtain, which makeshift must serve for a closet in more than one place. It is a wise precaution to take along some extra hooks to add to the scant row, and also some empty spools to turn over the hooks to prevent them from rusting gowns. Another good idea is to take along a sheet in the trunks. Tack this along the wall under the hooks. Sew loops of tape along the bottom end and when the skirts are in place double the sheet up over them, fastening these loops on the hooks. Pillow cases hung on tapes may also serve as skirt bags. These devices take up little room in the trunk and protect the clothing from dust in the absence of a genuine closet. Points on Conversation. In proper conversation there are several things to be learned. Fifth, how to look while you are talking. Sixth, the polite nothings which are the life of a good conversation. Little Jackets The little hip jacket with ripples over the shoulder seems to be coming into favor. The empire coat will also be popular. CONCERNING THE VEIL. Both Chiffon and the Veil of Lace Are Now Very Fashionable for Draping the Hat. Slowly but surely the lace veil has been making its way back as a part of the summer and early fall millinery in a way that promises that it will have to be reckoned with in the fall hats. So far it has taken the form of the draped veil or of the real lace veil rather than the face meshes, which have been superseded to a certain extent by the reign of the little invisible hair nets. Both the chiffon and the real lace veil are such factors in Parisian headgear just now that whatever shape will most prettily lend itself to the draping of a veil becomes the favorite. The turban for instance, lends itself to the draping of a lace veil, and the turban, it is predicted, is going to be a success this autumn. One of the points to remember is that the veil in the best taste is of a less gray color than matching the hat; the little gray hat will have the gray veil, the little dark blue hat the dark blue veil, and the same in all colored millinery. This applies to lace as well as to chiffon, and the lace veils when they are real can be successfully dyed to match the hat. The attractiveness of one of these colored lacy affairs thrown back over the hat is far greater than a chiffon one, which can never be relied upon to place itself becoming, and the white ones have an exceedingly smart effect, and are especially appropriate for nice hats and gowns. Much of the effectiveness of a particularly attractive little costume in navy blue depended upon the chic look of the white lace veil which was worn around the hat. The gown was a simple eton coat, and the short skirt, sun plaited of blue velling, had, of course, elbow sleeves. A white muslin waist had a plaited jabot and a tiny blue cravat. The hat was a burnt sweat, tipped over the nose and filled at the back with American beauty roses. Around the hat was a twist of black velvet, and over the face was a cream lace veil. The fact that these little veils are about the price of six dollars for the real will at least prevent their being common until good imitation laces are made in their place; will prevent their being overdone, for one season at least, although there are imitation laces, which are also washable, which are not to be despised. When it is considered however, that a veil of this kind is about all that is needed for the trimming of a hat, it is by no means an extravagant investment even for the real lace. The best of these veils are the ones which come in shapes which are almost straight lengths, but which are slightly curved at the bottom and rounded at the corners. A novelty which comes in a square is an add looking affair, which was only designed to wear over the extremely flat lingerie hats, and which is thrown over them, hanging with a square effect behind, which will not be liked by American women. Even in the veils of conventional shape there is a choice in becoming, those with less border and far apart pattern being the most attractive when worn over the face. PRETTY CUSHION COVER. The Design Here Described Is One at Present Favored by the Fancy-Work Folk. The accompanying design is for a cushion cover, and can be embroidered on heavy white, green or blue linen, writes Sarah Hale Hunter, in the Philadelphia Press. If white is used the flowers should be worked in three shades of pink or yellow filo floss, using the deepest color near the center of the flower, and the lightest shade at the edge. The dots in the center must be worked in French knots in yellow floss. Use ! NOT DIFFICULT TO WORK. three shades of dull green for the leaves, putting the deepest shade at the top of the wreath and the lightest at the point. Both flowers and leaves should be worked in the solid satin, or the long and short stitch. If the cushion cover is of blue or green linen, the flowers must be done in white. The dots and oval figures should be embroidered with a heavy outline stitch, corresponding in color to the flowers. Mercerized cotton could be used instead of floss filo, if preferred, but the silk makes a more effective cover. The Stout Lady If she partakes of four varieties at a meal it should be enough. Soup, meat, one vegetable and a salad should suffice for dinner. Better to omit the soup. She can eat all she wants, but not too much of a variety. A course dinner embracing half a hundred foods is the worst thing in the world for her. Let her count her food and not take more than half a dozen at most. It is astonishing how many things are offered at one meal. Linen Shirt-Waists Heavy linen shirtwaists are being made up now, too, for winter wear, some of them severally plain and worn with the new stiff collars—a cross between stiff mannish collars and lingerie stocks that is charming THE POPULATION OF CHINA Reasons to Believe That the Usual Estimates Are Very Greatly Exaggerated. In a recent issue of the National Geographical Magazine reason is given in an article by Rear Admiral Clark, for believing that the population of China is commonly very much overestimated. The population was stated in the old school books to be 230,000,000, but nowadays it is said to be over 400,000,000. Were the latter figure correct, says the Baltimore Sun, and were Chinese wealth proportionate to supposed numbers and intelligence, the "yellow peril" might be serious indeed; but Rear Admiral Clark, after careful attention to published facts and much observation in China itself, is of the opinion that there are less than 200,000,000 people in China. The Peking authorities probably have reports as to the number of people in the several provinces, but the published estimates are believed to be more or less inaccurate guesses of travelers, missionaries and diplomats. The rear admiral, after several months spent in each of the principal seaports and six months in the valley of the Yangtze—penetrating as far as Ichang, 1,000 miles up the river and beyond the reputed populous districts—finds the current accounts of density of population unreliable. The country people do not live on their farms, but in villages, and these villages are usually small and widely separated. There are vacant areas. The tiger is said to be encountered in all portions of China, though there is no jungle, as in India, and this fact negatives the idea of a population so dense as to "utilize every foot of soil." The larger cities of China are not so large as they are commonly said to be and do not compare in extent or population with the larger occidental cities. Canton, the wealthiest and, after Peking, the most populous, is found on personal examination not to exceed an area of siz square miles, much of which area is unoccupied ground. The streets of Chinese cities suggest density of population by reason of the fact that they are narrow and much thronged; but this impression is largely due to the circumstances that the people live on the ground floor, and the visitor, for this reason, finds himself "working his way through a dense crowd." A western city of the same extent, with residences of from three to four stories, office buildings of 15 stories and rapid transit, would house a vastly larger population with less show of crowding. Upon the whole, the prevalent opinion as to the populousness of China is, according to Rear Admiral Clark, open to question. It is based, perhaps, upon the stories of astonished travelers and missionaries of the early part of the last century, who had no adequate means of getting at the facts. A Chinaman visiting New York might infer that the United States is very densely populated, but travel in the interior would disabuse his mind of such error. And He Did They had not gone far from shore when the canoe upset and the young man and the merry maiden found themselves neck deep in water. "Just what I was hoping for," said the young man, contentedly. "Hoping for?" queried she, indignantly. "Yes," replied he. "I heard you were at this summer resort and I came down here on the sole hope of falling in with you."—Houston Post. Unavoidable. Owner of Automobile (to chauffeur) —Have you any recommendation from your last employer? Chauffeur—No, sir, but I guess I can get one in the course of a month or so. "Why the delay?" "He's in the hospital"—Life Rubber! Yeast~The British Medical Journal asserts that men's necks are longer than they used to be. Crimsonbeak~Of course, there more to see now than there used to be. -Yonkers Statesman. THE MARKETS. A DESPAIRING WOMAN. 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Miss Crowther, the largest and fiercest gorilla ever captured, lately arrived at the London zoological gardens. She is five feet six inches in height, measures 42 inches around the chest and possesses great strength. Occasionally she has fit of rage, but usually she is very shy and hides her face from visitors with her hands. Captain Death An English master mariner named Death has had his name changed. He said, in explanation, that he was now acting as first officer, but expected soon to have command of a ship. He was afraid that few passengers would care about risking a voyage in a ship captained by Death—Kansas City Times. Too Much Trousers In feudal days Japanese courtiers wore wide trousers twice as long as their legs, so that they trailed after the wearer. Belasco introduced them in "The Darling of the Gods," but they so convulsed the managerial audience at the first dress rehearsal that literally he had to "cut them out" - and off. Crown of the Virgin. The pope has ordered a firm of Florence jewelers to manufacture a crown set with imitation stones for the image of the virgin in the basilica of the vatican, in place of a crown containing gems valued at $7,500,000, which is to be deposited in the vaults of the vatican. Feminine Comment "Here, Marla, here is a story about 30 Buffalo women who cooked on one stove for more than a year and didn't have a single quarrel in all that time." "What an amiably stupid lot they must have been."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hard to Down. When the good man seems to be conquered, the powers of evil have still to rue their shortlived triumph, and to say as Pyrrhus said when he defeated the Romans: "Three such victories would ruin me."—Archdeacon Farrar. NOTICED IT. A Young Lady from New Jersey Put Her Wits to Work. "Coffee gave me terrible spells of indigestion, which, coming on every week or so, made my life wretched until some one told me that the coffee I drank was to blame. That seemed consense, but I noticed these attacks used to come on shortly after eating, and were accompanied by such excruciating pains in the pit of the stomach that I could only find relief by loosening my clothing and lying down. "If circumstances made it impossible for me to lie down, I spent hours in great misery. "I refused to really believe it was the coffee until finally I thought a trial would at least do no harm, so I quit coffee in 1901 and began on Postum. My troubles left entirely and convinced me of the cause. "Postum brought no discomfort, nor did indigestion follow its use. I have had no return of the trouble since I began to drink Postum. It has built me up, restored my health and given me a new interest in life. It certainly is a joy to be well again." Nama given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in each pkg. DANIEL IN THE LIONS' DEN Specially Prepared for This Paper. LESSON TEXT.—Daniel 6:10-23. Memory Verses 21-23. GOLDEN TEXT.—"The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them."—Psalm 34:7. TIME.—About B. C. 583, within a year or two of last Sunday's lesson. PLACE.—Uncertain, but one of the capitals of the Persian empire. SCRIPTUREREFERENCES.—Promises to God’s Children in Trouble—Psa. 37:3-7, 22-29, 24-40, 41:1-3, 50:15, 64:11, 91:1sa, 40:35, 14:1, Matt. 6:37, 7:11, 10:29-31, Prov. 3:1, 6:1, 17, Rom. 8:28, 32:37, Jas. 1:12, promises to the overcomer: Rev. 2 and 3; Rev. 7:13-17. Those who have trusted God: Abraham (Gen. 12:19); Elijah (1 Kjucks chaps. 18; 19); Peter (Acts chaps. 5 and 12); Noah (Gen. chaps. 6-8); Joseph (Gen. chaps. 39 and 41); Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Dan. 9); John (Acts 5); Stephen (Acts 7); Paul (16:16-40; 27); Moses (Ex. and Heb. 11:23-29); David (1 Sam. chaps. 17, 24 and 26); Gideon (Judg. chaps. 6 and 7). Read Heb. 11. V. 10. "Now" better "And" "even," "when Daniel knew that the writing was signed" inscribed, made permanent as an official document. Daniel knew that he was walking amid "many a pitfall, many a snare." "And his windows being open in his chamber." etc. More clearly and more exactly now he had in his roof-chamber open windows fronting Jerusalem. The clause is parenthetical, and describes the constant and habitual arrangement of Daniel's windows.—Prof. Driver. "Kneeled upon his knees:" A fitting attitude for humble prayer, favoring the spirit of devotion. "Three times a day:" Like the psalmist (Psa. 55:17). V. 11. "Then these men:" The princes who had planned the plot, "assembled" to know the facts personally, and make the proof complete. V. 12. "The law of the Medes and Persians which altereth not:" In this two principles are involved: One, the existence of a settled law or rule by which the king himself, theoretically at any rate, is bound, and which he cannot alter; the other, the inclusion, under this law or rule, of the irrevocability of a royal decree, or promise. V. 14. "The king . . . was sore displeased . . . labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him:" But he failed on account of the unalterable law. V. 16. "They brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions." This was according to oriental custom on the evening of the same day. The story of the den of lions is strictly in keeping with Babylonian usages. "Thy God . . . He will deliver thee:" The king knew so much of what God had done for Daniel in the past, that he encouraged himself and Daniel by the hope of deliverance. V. 17. "Stone . . . laid upon the mouth of the den:" The mouth was the door through which the animals were put into the den. "Sealed it with his own signet:" "If the access to the lions' den was arranged like that of a sepulcher, a bar would be fixed across the front of the stone, fastened to either side of the doorway by trunks, the knotting of which was sealed with wax stamped with a signet."—Tristram. "And with the signet of his lords:" So that neither party could tamper with it. V. 19. "The king arose very early:" Literally in the dawn, in the first glimmering of light. V. 20. "Cried with a lamentable voice:" Full of grief and anxiety. V. 22. "My God hath sent His angel:" As one like the Son of God was in the fiery furnace with the three whom Nebuchadnezzar had cast into the flames. 23. "And no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed" (had trusted) "in his God:" God never fails those who trust in Him. Two Ways of Deliverance. 1. There is sometimes immediate relief from persecution and death, as in the case of Daniel, and the three men in the fiery furnace, and Peter in prison in Jerusalem, and Paul and Silas in Philip. 2. On the other hand, equally good men were not delivered in that way—a long list of prophets, many of the apostles, John the Baptist, James, Stephen, and even Christ Himself. Were not these delivered too, and gloriously, because their death wrought more for the cause they loved than a longer life could have done? OPERATIONS AVOIDED Two Grateful Letters from Women Who Avoided Serious Operations.—Many Women Suffering from Like Conditions Will Be Interested. Margrite Ryan Margret Merkley Ask Mrs. Pinkham's Advice—A Woman Best Understands a Woman's Ills. Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed To Cure or Money Refunded by Your Merchant, so Why Not Try It? Price 50c. THE LIMIT IN LEATHER Sir Knight $4.00 SHOE FOR MEN Simply the Limit. 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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after the doctors had said an operation must be performed. In fact, up to the point where the knife must be used to secure instant relief, this medicine is certain to help. The strongest and most grateful statements possible to make come from women who, by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, have escaped serious operations. Margrite Ryan, Treasurer of St. Andrew's Society, Hotel English, Indianapolis, Ind., writes of her cure as follows: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: I cannot find words to express my thanks for the good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The doctor said I could not get well unless I had an operation for ovarian and female troubles. I knew I could not stand the strain of an operation and made up my mind I would be an invalid for life. Keeping Out of the Heat Pat—I'm after bidding you good by, Mike—it's to Panama for me. Shure, makes dollars a day workin' on the cannul looks like a gold mine beside the $1.20 Ameriky. 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It was a thankful Alma wife that sent the following recommendation to a patient medicine firm: "Gentlemen, before taking your medicine I was too weak to spank my baby, but now I can lick my husband."—Detroit Free Press. Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds. J. F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1900. The barbers and printers played a game of ball at Hiawatha the other day. The barbers won by a close shave, and the printers set 'em up.—Kansas City Journal. Hearing how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had saved other women from serious operations I decided to try it, and in less than four months I was entirely cured; and words fail to express my thankfulness." Miss Margret Merkley of 275 3d Street, Milwaukee, Wis., writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "Loss of strength, extreme nervousness, severe shooting pains through the pelvic organs, cramps, bearing down pains, and a severe headache, a medical advice. The doctor, after making an examination, said that I had ovarian trouble and ulceration, and advised an operation as my only hope. To this I strongly objected—and I decided as a last resort to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. To my surprise the ulceration healed, all the pains disappeared and I am more strong, vigorous and well; and I cannot express my thanks for what it has done for me." Ovarian and bumb womb troubles are steadily on the increase among women—and before submitting to an operation every woman should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. for advice. For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been curing the worst forms of female complaints, all ovarian troubles, inflammation, ulceration, falling and displacement of the womb, leucorrhoea, irregularities, indigestion and nervous prostration. Any woman who could read the many grateful letters on file in Mrs. Pinkham's office would be convinced of the efficiency of her advice and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound MUSCLES HE WOULD USE. Medical Student Shows Eminent Qualifications for the Naval Service. A bright, stalwart young man, who had just graduated from a medical college, applied for an examination to enter the United States navy. He was directed to appear before a medical board composed of old naval officers. After careful and lengthy examination, Col W. C. Gorgas, the president of the board, asked, rather abruptly: "Doctor, suppose you were called to see a man who had been blown up, what is the first thing you would do?" With emphasis he replied: "Wait till he came down, sir." Col. Gorgas looked at him keenly and continued: "Suppose, for your impertinent answer, I should kick you, what muscles would I bring into play?" "The flexors and extensors of my arm, for I should knock you down." "You'll pass," said the colonel, with a smile. Announcement is made by the Rock Island-Frisco Systems of the inauguration of a daily through tourist car St. Louis to Los Angeles, via Frisco Line to Medora, Kansas, thence Rock Island-El Paso Line to California. This provides an entirely new tourist car route to the Golden State, and with the installation of this car the Rock Island has no less than ten through tourist lines between the cities from Chicago, St. Louis, St. Paul and Minneapolis and run through via either the Rock Island's Southern Route by way of El Paso, or Scenic Route by way of Colorado. This frequent and comprehensive service is provided with a view to adequately meet the demand for tourist accommodations under the very low rates effective in September and October. The good Samaritan doesn't do it as an investment. N. Y. Times. YOU NEED SUCH A TONIC Until Muli's Grape Tonic Was Brought to America, the Following Was Incurable. 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Many of these were the most chronic, serious, complicated kind in which all other remedies and doctors had failed and the patient was treated cured them quickly and to stay cured. TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE HAS NO EQUAL FOR HEADACHE WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISER saw the Advertiser ment in this paper. ble, terrible piles that kept him in agony. Bowels would not act for days, heart action bad, emaciated, run down and completely discouraged. He resorted to every known means, doctors, remedies, baths, etc, all to no avail. He says: "Soon after I started Mull's Grape Tonic my bowels began to act regularly, the pain left me, and my general health built up rapiness. I heartily recommend it as an absolute cure to which I am a living witness." These are only a few of the very worst cases of the thousands cured by Mull's Grape Tonic. We can cure you, no matter how bad off and to prove it we will send you without cost a bottle of Mull's Grape Tonic and instructions to the digestive organs are strangely subject to the curative power of Mull's Grape Tonic. There is no scheme about this, but a fair, square chance for you to test this grand treatment for yourself, in your own home without cost. If you have Rheumatism, Stomach, Bowel, Kidney, Lung and Heart Trouble, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, cold, fever, diarrhoea, loss of sleep and strength, run down, Piles, appendicitis, fistula, bad blood, dizziness, bad complexion, etc., remember they are the result of Constipation and Mull's Grape Tonic will cure you. It is a splendid Donic just as dr. Dill states. Everybody should use it. Typhoid fever and appendicitis are unknown in families where Mull's Grape Tonic is used. You need such a Tonic on your day. Don't wait but send now for this free offer and get well. Good for ailing children and nursing mothers. 123 FREE COUPON. 1075 Send this coupon with your name and address and your drugist's name, for a free Tonic from Mull's Grape Tonic, Stomach Tonic and Constipation Cure. Mull's Grape Tonic Co., 147 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. Give Full Address and Write Plainly. The $1.00 bottle contains nearly three times the 500 size. At drug stores. The genuine has a date and number the label—take no other from your druggist. AGAINST THE STORM THERE IS NO PROTECTION IN THE WORLD LIKE TOWER'S SLICKERS FOR SALE BY ALL THE BEST DEALERS A.J. TOWER CO. ESTABLISHED 1836 BOSTOH NEW YORK CHICAGO TOWER CANADIAN CO. Limited TORONTO CAN. LEWIS'S SINGLE BINDER THE BEST QUALITY STRAIGHT 5 CIGAR ALWAYS RELIABLE THE WORKINGMEN'S CLUB WILLIAM H. This club was organized for the mutual benefit of its members, especially for their industrial uplift. Persons desiring intelligent, competent waiters, Newly fitted BOWLING First-Class for Ladies and C POOL AND BILLIARD FIRST-CLASS IN B Three Days in a POOL AND BILLIARD PARLOR on 2d floor, 2326 Market St. A. A. Brooks, President 42 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Every accommodation for ladies. Th. of the race to file their petitions for mem you and furnish all the necessary informa Alley open to the Colored race, and owns For further information, call o A. A. BROOKS, P Every accommodation for ladies. The Club cordially invites the better element of the race to file their petitions for membership. Our genial President will greet you and furnish all the necessary information. Remember this is the only Bowling Alley open to the Colored race, and owned by them, in the city. For further information, call on or address A. A. BROOK5, President, 2326 Market Street. Something About Our Advertisers. We will again call the attention of our readers to some of the tailors. Sam, the Tailor, your friend, who is undoubtedly one of the best in St. Louis. All the people go to him to have him make their summer suits. 204 North Fourteenth street. Then we have Mr. Harvey H. Davis, proprietor of The Alcove, where you can readily get a night-cap and an eye-opener, morning and evening. 2032 Market street. Mr. George Williams is holding his own well. 715 North Twelfth street. Hugh B. White, George W. Holt, Samuel Leonard, E. L. Arnett, Dick Kent, Steve Smith, Charles Narcise and W. T. Curtis' are places where you can get night-caps and eye-opener, and if you fail to get the eye-opener, send your friends to A. Russell, W. C. Gordon, Harrison & McKoin, where you can get an overcoat that will last you until doom's day. Should you desire any meats, go to T. L. Ford, 1315 Clark avenue; Maurer & Bro., 1402 Market street, and 8 South Jefferson avenue, and Theodore Temple, 2601 Market street. They will supply you in every want. Then, if your hair should get kinky and tangled, go to Madame Irving, True Reformers' hall, or Mrs. J. H. Clark's, 4251 Sacramento avenue. Then, if you should hape to want a first-class dress made, go to Madame Wheeler, 3004 Lawton avenue, and Mrs. Burnes', 2320 Wash street. Oh, yes, there's the man, Lee, the laundryman; he knows what the ladies need, and he comes around regularly once a week. And you who have no wives, and want the soft and tender hand of a lady to have you, go to Geo. W. Bullock, 3:20 Franklin avenue. If you desire flowers, either for weddings or parties, or anything in the line of flowers, go to Miss Theresa's, 1308 Olive street. If you should want a quiet place to rest your weary head at night, don't forget Mary White, 1418 Pine street; also "Loving Henry," 701 North Fourteenth street, and the pretty Mr. Henry Brown, 711 North Fourteenth street. Lyors' cafe for something good to eat. Newport and Douglass cafes are also places where you can satisfy your appetites. Then if you should wish to be made beautiful, new and sweet, we will straighten your hair, beautify your complexion and make you look like a girl of sweet 16. All of these things are kept there. You will miss a treat if you fail to go over the Frisco System. The cars are beautiful, and it is pleasant to look upon the scenery along that line to the Golden Gate of California. If your friends do not read The Palladium, get them to send in their subscription porters, coachmen, butlers, cooks, bellboys, etc., can always find them here. Telephone, Klinloch B 1605. A. Brooks. President, Lonnie Roberts, Secretary. ed up with G ALLEY gentlemen on the First Floor PARLOR on 2d floor, 2326 Market St. A. A. Brooks, President VERY PARTICULAR Week for Ladies The Club cordially invites the better element ownership. Our genial President will greet tion. Remember this is the only Bowling d by them, in the city. or address President, 2326 Market Street. NEGRO NEWSPAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES. We have tried hard to get the exact number of papers that are published by the Negroes of the United States, and their standing, from the best of and most reliable authority outside of what we have at our command. There are about 171 Negro newspapers published in the United States, and as near as we can count them, they are as follows: Alabama and Georgia, 15 each..... 30 Illinois and North Carolina, 12 each..... 24 Mississippi..... 14 Pennsylvania and Kentucky, 10 each 20 Texas..... 12 Missouri..... 9 Massachusetts, South Carolina and Florida, 6 each..... 18 Washington, D. C..... 4 Virginia and Tennessee, 4 each..... 8 California, Ohio, New Jersey and New York each have 5..... 12 Kansas, Nebraska, Maryland and We see German, Irish, French, Hebrew and Italian papers printed, and supported by that particular class of people, and yet the Negro can not fully understand why a Negro paper is published. We take it for a fact that the majority of Negro ladies and gentlemen read the white daily papers to get the news of the world, so when we read a paper published by French, German, Irish, Boheman, Italian or Negro we get the news of that particular people, and they ought to be patronized. White people recognize their newspapers, magazines and other periodicals as the pivot on which their information is dispensed among the people. Newspapers mold sentiment for good or evil. Then the Negro inhabitants of this country should look to our people and the Negro papers to dispense news and information. Yet some of our best writers and --- publishers have had to give up, and go into other business, and the reason is because they were not supported. Thomas Fortune and Cooper are leaders in the journalistic world, and brilliant and first-class men have had to almost attempt to give up. Returned to School. Miss Alma Flemming, of 3447 Finney avenue, has returned to Fisk university. She left Tuesday, September 18. Miss Flemming is quite a singer, having won much applause at several parties given in her honor before she departed. We wish her success, and may she return to St. Louis with the morning's dew of education upon her brow, and that she will still be the flower of St. Louis, is the wish of the Palladium. A UNION OR A DEPOT FOR NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. To all who are fond of negro newspapers the Palladium office can furnish any of the following papers: Freedman Journal. Chicago Conservator. Topeka Plaindealer. Indianapolis Recorder. The Afro-American. The Vicksburg Light. Arkansas Appreciator. The Dallas World. The Springfield State Capital. The Sedgat Times. The Sedona Times. Eagle-Herald, Gainsville, Fla. The Reformer. The Truth Teller, St. Louis. Southern Christian Recorder. Cincinnati Brotherhood. Star of Zion. The Parson Weekly Blade. The City Times, Galveston, Tex. The Eagle, Kempsville, Ala. The Light, Vicksburg, Miss. The Mayor, Hopkinsville, Ky. Oklahoma Guide, Guthrie, Logan Co. American Eagle, St. Louis. The Watchman, Columbus, Ga. Texas Guide, Victoria Texas. The Lancet, Baltimore, Md The City Times, Galveston Texas. The Sunday School Monitor, Nashville, Teen. The Business Herald, Donaldsonville Ala. The St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. The Progress, Omaha, Neb. Nashville Clarion, Nashville, Tenn. Missouri State Republican. The Press, Quendo, Kan. Christian Recorder Of the A. M. E. Church. The Python Blade, Vicksburg, Miss The Christian Organizer, Lynchburg, Virginia. The Columbia, Louisville, Ky. Colored Messenger, Kansas, Mo. Temple of Health and Physical Rev iew. Savanna Gazette, Savannah, Ga. Florida Sentinel, Pensacola, Fla. Voice of Missons, New York. Searchlight, Wichita, Kan. Tribune, Pueblo, Colo. Colored Citizens Press, Chicago, Ill. Banker, Merchant and Manufacturer Publisher of Money, New York. Teche Valley News, Jeannerette, La. St. Joseph Radical, St. Joseph, Mo. Palladium, Nashville, Tenn. Palladium, Nashville, Renn. Pythian Blade, Vicksburg, Miss. Bee, Paducah, Ky. Southern Advocate, Hot Springs, ississippi. Etheopian Abbiville, S. C. Wisconsin Advocate, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eagle, Kempsville, Ala. Chicago Visitor, Chicago, Ill. Kennedy Reporter, Owensboro, Ky. Pythian Journal, St. Louis, Mo. Rising Sun, Kansas, Mo. Southwestern Advocate, New Orleans, anisiana. Republican Guide, Baltimore, Md. The Advance Citizen, East St. Louis. Rong Sun, Kansas, Mo. The Albuquerque American, a newspaper published in New Mexico, is on our desk. A paper well edited and quite newsy. We heartily exchange. J. M. Griffin, editor and proprietor. Any of the above papers can be had at the Palladium office. We will count the list next week. Yours Only, Chauncey S. Tilly. The Former Mayor of St. Louis in 1861 Quarterly Report of U. B. F. & S. M. T. FIRST UARTERLY REPORT 1905-06. Office of Secretary of Burial and Endowment Department of U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Missouri: Collections and disbursements for the year: On hand at beginning of year, September 1, 1904.....$ 5,887 83 Receipts from Lodges.....6,212 40 Receipts from Temples.....10,349 80 Receipts from Juveniles.....421 80 Receipts from Brooks' note.....120 25 Total receipts from all sources .....$22,992 08 Full particulars will follow next week. The right thing done at last. We used to hear the word saying stop paying rent and own your own home. But now in addition to that, I will say stop paying such big doctor bills, and join the White Cross Medical Service. Free physician at a cost of one dollar per year. Entities any member and family to a free doctor and nurse at your home or at the office of the service free for one year from date. Small charges for medical and surgical dressing only. If any one wants to join, white or Colored, sick or well, send postal to J. H. Mayes, superintendent of agents, the U. S. Ins. man, 1309 Merchant street, St Louis, Mo. Phone, Bell Main 1886. M. E. H. See me! See me to-day. This means you, and try Dr. Cooper's new discovery, the great system purifier, worm and germ destroyer; for it is startling the world by its marvelous cures. It has successively reached more complaints than any remedy. With this discovery, and his quick relief liniment if you can be cured while on earth you stay. I feel that these remedies will bring it, for it is making the sick well and well strong, the lame walk, and the deaf hear. I have testimonials for all I've said at 925 North Jefferson avenue. H. H. GREENE, Agent. Sunday Services: S. S. 9:30 a. m. Preaching: 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. A. C. E. 6:30 p. m. Mid Week Meetings: Official and trustee Monday 8 p. m. Embry Literary, Tuesday 8 p. m. Mid Week Meetings: Prayer class, Wednesday 8 p. m. S. S. Teachers' Meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Southwest corner Washington and Van Buren avenues. P. S. Cheatham, pastor of Olive chapel A. M. E. church, Kirkwood, Mo. NOTICE. The Sons and Daughters of Rebecca No. 3 meet the second Wednesday in each month at Eleventh and Franklin avenue, at 8 p. m. Mrs. Sadie Harris, president, 1529 Gratiot street; May Wilson, vice-president, 1431 Morgan street, Mrs. Annie Henry, 2614 Mills street, secretary; Lizzie Robinson, assistant secretary. WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW. The St. Louis Palladium has more subscribers than any other two Negro papers in the state of Missouri. We have more business men and women that advertise in The Palladium than any four Negro papers in the west. The Big Four (Baltimore & Ohio route) is the railroad that is envied by all the railroads that come in contact with it. The officers are by nature cut out for railroad men. If you want the people to know that you are in business send your ad to the Palladium. After a few days of illness, our friend and brother, Mr. Gus Barrow, of 2700 block Lucas avenue, died Thursday. We deeply sympathize with the mourning relatives and friends. When you read 'the Palladium don't forget to look for the Pickets' ad. They are all over the Palladium. 2601 Lawton avenue. THE PALLADIUM REACHES MORE HOMES THAN ALL OTHER RACE PAPERS PUBLISHED IN THE WEST AND IS UP TO DATE ON ALL MATTERS OF INTEREST. . For the latest and best information, read The Palladium- Notice! Notice! Notice!! the whereabouts of Mrs. Ann Payne who formerly lived on Targue street now known as Johnson street, is desired by her sister, Mrs. Susie McGurth, living at 1546 South Second street. She would be pleased to find her. A Deserved Promotion. Mr.A. C. Cash, a prominent and well-known member of the United Order of True Reformers, and for a number of years the messenger of Advance Fountain, has been promoted by the Grand Fountain at Richmond, Va., to the responsible position of state deputy, for the state of Colorado, with headquarters at Denver. The St. Louis division of the Order will give a grand reception and banquet in his honor at True Reformers' building, Monday evening, October 23, to which the public are invited. In a raid on gambling joints in Sedalia, Mo., a lot of paraphernalia was captured. It will all be burned. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an applicant is weekly patentable. Communities strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Ternus, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F. St., Washington, D.C. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. S. W. 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