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ST LOUIS PALLADIUM Lyons' Short Order Restaurant 2337 Market St. IF SO call at 2666 Morgan Street any Wednesday or Saturday evening from 7:30 to 9 o'clock for full particulars. Evening Classes in Shorthand. A. A. CLARKE, Instructor. Vol. XXII. No. 9. REV. R. H. Pastor of the First Baptist church at Pacific, Mo., and also pastor of the Salem church at Allenton, has just closed one of the most successful revivals held in Pacific in several years. Rev. Brown was ably assisted by Rev. T. R. Granger, pastor of the Second Baptist church, Kirkwood, and Rev. I. H. Monroe, of Alton, Ill. They both preached convicting and soul-stirring sermons. The church was blessed with 26 additions. Rev. Brown is much loved by both Death of Charles H. Harris. Mr. Charles Harris, of 3004 Lawton avenue, departed this life Saturday, February 3, 1996, at 7:35 a.m. at the age of 40 years, 5 months and 28 days. Mr. Harris was born at Columbia, Mo., August 4, 1865. He came to St. Louis more than fifteen years ago, during which time he lived in such a manner that he gained the love and respect of both young and old. He was loved by everyone, and was ready to lend a helping hand. He was a constant visitor and contributor in the churches, and always had a pleasant word and a smile for everyone. He had been employed by Mr. Britton on the private car Traveler for a number of years, which position he was filling at the time of his death. He leaves a mother, brother, three sisters, a brother-in-law and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His popularity among the citizens of this vicinity was shown by the number of friends who rallied to him during his short illness and the large number of floral designs contributed as a token of remembrance at his death. He was buried from St. Paul's chapel Monday, February 5, at 2 p.m. Mrs. W. P. Dye Gone to Hot Springs Mrs. William P. Dye, the wife of W. P. Dye, has gone to Hot Springs to recuperate her health. She has been in poor health for some months, and at last decided to spend about three months at the springs. We trust she will return in good health, which will greatly please Mr. Dye and his many friends. Mr. Dye is doing a good business at 2801 Manchester avenue. Our Feelings the Same Mrs. H. H. Ball, of 4545 Kennerly avenue, for the past two months has been thinking that there never was any baby like hers. Oh, well, all young people think so. Yet we must rejoice with them, as we have never had one in our home. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum for Female Trouble. DOES INTEREST IF SO call at 2666 Morr any Wednesday or Saturday even for full particulars. Evening C saints and sinners, and is the best financier that has pastored the Pacific church in 20 years. Much credit and many thanks are due the stirring committee for their splendid work in meeting the expenses of the revival. The announcement of the baptizing will appear in this paper later on. Stirring Sister Committee. JANE GARRISON, Chairman. MALVINIA LANE, Secretary. EMMA LYNCH, Treasurer. 1910 LITTLE GEORGE EVANS BROWN. Papa! Papa! I guess I wan't to go to the baptizing. I be ten months old the 16th inst. Prize Masque Parties. The masque parties, Friday evenings, at Orpheus Academy are better attended as the weeks go by. Last Friday a large number of ladies and gentlemen were masked and many of the costumes were beautiful. Those receiving prizes for handsome or grotesque costumes were Mesdames Maud Thompson, Marie Martin, Anna Shannon, Janes Wilson, Misses Sarah J. Brown, M. H. Turner, Pearl Harvey, Clara Arnett, Chlotilde Hudlin, Annie Childers and Messrs Joseph Wilkinson and T. B. Johnson. The latter, as "Pan-Handle Pete," was judged the most comical make up of all who attended. As soon as the hero releases the psychological moment he, invests in evening clothes and goes on the lecture platform. All men are liberal when it comes to spending_other people's money. ST. LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1906. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladinm. Miss Beatrice Ross is suffering with a severe cold. Mr. Maurice Armand spent last week in St. Louis. At L'Ouverture school another new room was opened last Monday. Miss Letitia Reynolds substituted at L'Ouverture school last week. Mr. Frank Brown departed for Louisville last Wednesday. Mrs. Simms, of 2609 Lawton avenue, is improving daily at Provident hospital. Mr. Johnson died at Provident hospital last week after an illness of only a few days. Miss Ruth Stricklin left last Sunday for Hot Springs. She will be gone several weeks. Misses Clydie Garrett and Eugenia Mack, have been assigned permanently at L'Ouverture school. Beaux and Belles, Prof. Grant's latest composition is quite a favorite dance at the academy. Mrs. Evelyn Patterson, of 2623 Pine street, has removed to her old address, 603 South Ewing avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris, relatives of Mr. Chas, Harris, departed last Monday night for Chicago. Mrs. Pruett, of 6620 Waters street, has opened a restaurant at 6908 South Broadway. Give her a call. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Riley and family were in the city last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Chas Harris. Owing to the fact that L'Ouverture school is not yet completed, the "write up" will appear later on. Mrs. A. Asadore, of Sparta, Ill., is visiting Mrs. Johnson, of 2117 Walnut street. She is looking well. Miss Acarsenia Jones, of 2616 Stoddard street, has been feeling somewhat indisposed for the past week. Miss Grace Wyatt, of the Newport cafe, is the center of attraction. Miss Ada Mitchell is all O. K. Mr. Major Brown, of 6906 South Broadway, is in the barber business, and is also a teacher of music. He is quite a genius. FOR RENT-Three (3) pool tables in good condition. Reasonable rates to right party. Call or address C. H. Turpin, 2633 Market street. Mrs. Ada Wright Moore has been confined to her bed for the past two weeks, we all know what for, as this is another year. She is somewhat better now. Mrs. Clara-Ollie, of 2308 Chesinut street, was taken to the Provident hospital last Tuesday. We hope she will soon return to her home, well and strong. Mr. B. Lloyd, of 612 North Leonard avenue, is in the express business. Light hauling of all description. He is also dealing in coal, wood, kindling and ice. Give him a call. Mr. Prentice Rucker the young embalmer for W. C. Gordon, left last Tuesday for Chicago to take the examination for embalmers before the state board of Illinois. Mrs. Josephine Jones, of East St. Louis, M. E. L., of Rising Sun Council A. U. K. and D. of A., is the best worker in all things to the good of our race. Dr. J. W. McDowell, of 2724 Hickory street, has just returned from Washington, where he has been for two weeks, on business pertaining to a patent and also in interest of W. T. Vernon. Mrs. Nettie Hood, of 1331 Poplar street, is up again, but is far from being a well woman. She is a member of Big Zion church, also her husband. We hope for her ultimate recovery and her husband's prosperity. Mr. Lewis Simms, who has been to California, returned last Sunday the very picture of health. Mr. and Mrs. Elazier's beloved daughter departed this life February 4 at 2 p. m. She leaves a mother, father, three sisters, four brothers and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The presentation of Mr. Frank Fowler Brown under the auspices of the Lyceum Sketch club last Monday night, was a grand success and he is among the greatest of lyric tenor singers. We hope to hear from him again soon. Ye all are invited to attend a grand reception given in honor of George and Martha Washington at Y. M. C. A. parloirs, 2702 Lawton avenue, February 22, 1906, under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary, from 8 to 11 p. m. Admission, 15 cents, including refreshments. Mr. Geo. Paschall, of Sparta, Ill., is now with his sister, Mrs. Johnson, of 2117 Walnut street. He has been in poor health for some time, but is convalescent. Mrs. Johnson is very proud of her dear brother, as she says he is the best brother in this world. I told her it might be, but some one else has a good brother. We have stated time and time again that the "write-up" after the entertainment is of greater value than the "ad." For the past two months we have written up several grand displays, and the same were a success, which all admitted. Yet when we present cur bill they say: "We did not order it," and they do not pay the bill. We have only this to say: "We will meet you again some time in the near future, or under the St. Louis Palladium Mule." L.W.W. Mrs. Susan Dunn and Miss Melzena Vann, of 6629 Waters street, have been taking the paper since June 24, 1905. We have called upon them about twenty times and one of them paid me twenty cents. Last Tuesday as we were about to go to her house she went in and closed the door. We went to the back door and knocked and she sent her little girl to the door to tell me she was not there. I asked the child did your mother tell you to say that, and she bowed her head "Vos." These are the mothers that are raising children. MR. PICKETT. The Lawton Avenue Druggist In recent months Mr. S. L. Pickett, the genial and progressive Lawton avenue druggist, has experienced many reverses by way of sickness and death. Only a few months ago his loving wife suddenly departed this life, leaving him with a little son and daughter to care for. Still they have brought much sunshine into the life of the sorrowing father and a loving husband. Very recently the little son of Mr. Pickett fell the victim of a dreadful malady, and for weeks he lingered between life and death, but after passing through a dangerous operation at the hands of several of St. Louis' most skilled surgeans, the little fellow rallied and improved rapidly under the careful nursing of the faithful father and loving sister, and is now able to be about again. For many years Mr. Pickett has been one of the city's most reliable and respected drug men, and his place has been largely patronized by all races. The kind and courteous treatment accorded patrons by Mr. Pickett and his wife during her life won for them hundreds of friends, who have continued to patronize his place and extend sympathy to him in the hour of deep bereavement. We wish for Mr. Pickett, his son and daughter a long, happy and prosperous life. At the Buffaloes' Ball. We beheld that famous and needed friend, "Sam the Tailor." He was making others happy. Mr. Sam Wiseman, better known as "Sam the Tailor," of 204 North Fourteenth street, is indeed one of God's noblemen. Wherever you see him he is trying to make someone else happy. At his store many a poor, ill-clothed man has been caused to add days to his life by getting "Sam the Tailor" to make a house for his body that the cold, chilly winds of January, February and March may not cause him to leave this world. He has a very fine horse and wagon to deliver his goods, and in seeing that wagon you say: "There is my friend's wagon—Sam the Tailor." Will you have him to dress you up anew? If so, come with me, or go and be renewed by getting your Easter suit from him at 204 North Fourteenth street. GIRLS WANTED. Wanted—Colored girls to pick nuts. Apply 518 North Commercial street. VERNON AND HIS ACCUSERS. WILLIAM T. VERNON AND HIS ACCUSERS. W. T. Vernon's name has been sent to the senate, and perhaps before this paper reaches the readers it will be confirmed. We are confident that the Woman Too Late to Prevent Vernon Nomination Washington, Feb. 5.—As fore-shadowed in Saturday's dispatches, the president this morning sent to the senate the name of William T. Vernon of Kansas to be register of the treasury. This prompt action was taken in view of complications that threatened from further protests on the way. In fact, it became known that the woman Vernon was accused of having assaulted President Would Not See Negrees Washington, Feb. 6. -Emma Brown, a Negress, accuser of William T. Vernon, nominated for register of the treasury, made an application at the White House for an interview with the president, but word was returned that According to latest political pointers, Dr. W. T. Vernon, of Kansas, president of Western university, is to succeed as register of the United States treasury Mr. Judson Lyons, whose term will expire in a few weeks. Several candidates have been named in connection with the covetable position, but Dr. Vernon seems the most likely to secure it, as he has the strongest backing and the most favorable political record behind him. But for the low opposition to his appointment from certain members of his own race household he would have been named in all probability for the place before this. The position is an important and lucrative one, but Dr. Vernon will measure up to it with no less efficiency than the late Blanche K. Bruce or the retiring Judson Lyons. BIG INDIAN, NO. 2. (From St, Louis Palladium, Oct. 7, 1899.) In looking over our list of learned Divines and Professors, we have discovered a second Big Indian around whose wreched, degenerate and degraded form, is closely drawn the blanket of religion. This arch deceiver who sat at the very head of one of our institutions of culture is even as contemptible, and malicious defamer of his race as the Big Indian of St. Louis. This red eyed defamer of defenseless school girls, has been known to put on the war paint of immorality and chase the daughter of a brother minister, and was forced to flee for personal safety. The editor of the Palladium does not believe in lynching but when a man black or white seeks to defame the character of a defenseless female he should pay the penalty by forfeiting every vestage of manhood, and if need be by yielding his life to wounded humanity and the down trodden honor of the weaker sex. This Big Indian now located at Quindaro, Kas, is the most corrupt of the corruptible corruption. The Union Station Waiters. Last Monday night the waiters gave a grand display. All was well, and we noticed many new faces. Mr. G. W. Hood, president, was quite conspicuous, as was Mr. Robinson, of 2833 Adams street. Prof. Lucky led the grand march, and the same was a grand affair. Mrs. H. H. Thompson was looking as lovely as a girl of 16. Holland and Ashley were there doing things up brown. Each one had three or four young ladies with them. Mr. and Mrs. Geraly, also her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mattie Lloyd, and Miss Flora Bell, of 2617½ Mills street, were on deck. Miss Estella May, of 1616 Morgan street, was also with the pair, Ashley and Holland. William Holt, J. H. M. Davant and C. J. Hallam made things lively. AND SEE THE BOYS ...AT THE.... T. WASHINGTON MARKET STREET. DAY AND NIGHT. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. QUICKEST SERVICE IN THE CITY. If You Are Pleased Tell Your Friends accused and the accuser should be brought face to face. All common law stands by this, and yet the president will not hear the accuser. was on her way here to make a personal protest at the White House. The woman arrived this morning, but found the nomination already made. The president is convinced that the charges against Vernon are not worthy of serious consideration. He is going, but his character is in jeopardy. the president would not see her, and that it was useless to try to renew interest in the Vernon case. If the above be true, then every vestige that is thrown around a woman of meeting the man or individual who wronged her is denied her. His appointment will give widespread satisfaction to the race and gratification to the constituency of western whites who are behind him with wealth, power and influence—Christian Recorder. We are surprised to see the above editorial in the Christian Recorder, stating that the appointment of Vernon will give general satisfaction to the race and gratification to the constituency of western whites who are behind him with wealth, power and influence. We wish to say that white men do not know the Negro. They are pushing him for what they heard him say. His personal friends are the ones that wish him to get, the office, that he may aid them. But we who live here in the west and know the circumstances ought to be heard, and we will from now until the appointment comes off. WHAT ROOSEVELT SAYS "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.—Theodore Roosevelt. A Disguised Enemy. For the past year and a half we have been publishing many articles free of charge for a certain charitable institution. We understand that they have or intend to make a contract with another paper for so much a year. All so well and good. We shall stop The Palladium from that institution, and when you want anything to go through The Palladium we will charge you in proportion. J. W. W. If your friends do not read The Palladium, get them to send in their subscription. Many a man who is high up on the ship of state earned his place by padding his own canoe. Stop that Cough Pickett's Cough Syrup. ee ————<—_ THE LEADER POOL ROOM fiat e Fm s a Cee that was erected for i or Te that purpose also a Be Secon < J. H. KENT, Mgr. The White Lillie Bar, 1501 Gratiot Street, Choice WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. ~ SAMUEL H. LEONARD, - = = Proprietor. 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Wo BEWARE OF IMITATIONS irl stamina ran ele Baa, make oft Basile and Busy iding. ‘ire wilt ship © 0, 0, ON APPROVAL We will allow a caeh discount of S$ (thereby making the price $1.0 per pate) {t you gond full cash with ordar. Tires to be returned at our expense if not satisfactory op SSamination a : $ MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. J.L.” GHIGAGO, ILL. NEGRO NEWSPAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES. ‘We have tried hard to get the exact ‘umber of papers that are published vy 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 news- papers published in the United States, and as near as wexcan count them, they are as follows: Alabama and Georgia, 15 each...... 30 Ulinols and North Carolin, 12 each.. 24 Miss{SSIDDI . ....-..eeeesekeeeceees 1A Pennsylvania and Kentucky, 10 each 20 ROAR rcasadesiaser nsec eed Massachusetts, South Carolina and Florida, 6 each-.........sss0e0++ 18 Washington, D. C.......seseceeeere 4 Virginia and Tennesse, 4 each...... § California, Ohio, New Jersey and New York each have 3........... i2 Kansas, Nebraska, Maryland and Colorado, each 3.........seseee000 28 fowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mon- tana, Utah, West Virginia, Wis- consin, Indian Territory have one OME oie ea de cdbewhaat-Sssncheo? Teritory have on each........... 7 Published in the south............-101 Published fm tho west....csccosee 1 Publivhed in the east....sssceesee, 06 Total . ....seecceccecececccteceeee RTI And yet there are wnat are called politieal and pocket newspapers. Wc have about 20 of them that last some- times a year. The whites are flooded down with them. Out of the 171 there are about 80 that stand side by side with weekly white papers of this cows ty. Our people have not as yet ar rived to that point where they carefully appreciate a paper published by Negra men and women. We see German, Irish, French, He- brew and Italian papers printed, and supported by that particular class of people, and yet the Negro can not fully understand why a Negro paper ia published. We take it for a fact that the ma- jority 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, Bohemian, Italian or Negro we get the news of that particular people, and they ought to be patronized. White people recognize their news- papers, magazines and other period- icals as the pivot on which thelr in- formation is dispensed among the peo- ple. Newspapers mold sentiment for good or evil. Then the Negro inhab- itants of this country should look to ‘our yeople and the Negro papers to dis- pnse news and information. Yet some of our best writers and publishers have had to give up, and go into other business, ard the rea- goa is because they were not support- ed. Thomas Fortune and Cooper are leaders in the journalistic world, and orilliant and first-class men have had to almost attempt to give up. 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 WHITE RIVER COUNTRY The New El Dorado Now Open to the Public By Completion of White River Line. St. Louis, Feb. 6.—The long-expect- ed and much-talked-of openiag 2f the White River Country, between Car- thage,Mo.,and Newport, Ark,is now an accomplished fact, through trains in each direction on the new White River Line having been inaugurated on. Jan- uary 21. In connection with the Tide Water Line along the Mississippi river to the Gulf, this marks the completion of a new route between the Northwest and the Southeast of great and growing importance. ‘The commercial invasion by the rail- ‘way of mountain fastnesses in the ‘White River Country, in Missouri and “Arkansas, and of the lowland river dis trict of Southeastern Arkansas and Louisiana, has not appeared feasible until the present day. With the accomplished fact of a through line, a variety of landscapg and social conditions of the most dis verse character is brought to view. ‘The products of the mine (coal, zine, lead, manganese, onyx and building stones—inexhaustible quarries of finé marble of almost every known variety) —of the forest (oak, pine, walnut, ash, cypress and cedar lumber) ;farms in the valleys (cotton, and the various tem- perate zone grains and grasses), and the orchards of the uplands(peaches, apples, pears, berries, and the fruit of the vine), with the sports of the chase, and of angling sin lake and stream, are now offered to the enterprising who may plan a shorter or longer abode in this new country. THE LOSS OF THE VALENCIA Searching Investigation of the Dis- order Wisl Be Made By Direc- tion af the President. ‘Washington, Feb. 8—By direction of the president a searching investigation will be made by a special commission into the disaster to the steamer Valen- cia which occurred recently off the coast of Vancouver island. This inves- tigation will be independent of that new being conducted by inspectors of the steambcat inspection service, and was ordered after hearing representa- tions from Senator Piles and Repre- sentative Humphreys, of Washington, who maintained to the president that the inquiry by the steamboat inspec- tors would not meet the prevent de- mands. GUARDED BY ARMED MEN Marion M, Letts Sentenced to Peni- tentinry For Forgery of Sistseh Samer, Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 8—Marion M. Letts was Wednesday sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for forgery of express orders. Letts was a former Santa Fe opera- tor. He is also accused of burning the station at Princeton, Kas., and stealing several thousand dollars’ worth of tick- ets. ‘He escaped from jail and officers half dozen times and was chased from Canada to Panama, where he was ar- rested while postmaster in an interior town, He was brought into court ‘Wednesday surrounded by 12 armed of- ficers. CAUSED GREAT SENSATION Jury in Budapest Acauits Biitor Who Said Emperor Francis Jo- neph Was Perjurer. Budapest, Feb. 8—A verdict of ac- quittal has been returned by a jury which tried a leading Hungarian jour, nalist named Fenyes, who was prose- cuted on a charge of lese majeste for calling Emperor Francis Joseph a per- juror in an article he wrote. Fenyes pleaded that the emperor broke his eonstitutional oath by the illegal dis- solution of parliament. The acquittal of Fenyes has created a great sensation. LEXINGTON HAS BIG BLAZE A 8200,000 Conflagration Destroys Wholesale Grocery House and Damages Other Property. Lexington, Ky., Feb. 8—The most disastrous fire that has visited this city in years broke out in the whole- sale grocery house of Curry, Tunis & Norwood, and $200,000 worth of prop- erty was consumed The plant of the Lexington Brewing Co., adjoining, and the Chesapeake & Ohio freight depot in the rear were heavily damaged. VENEZUELA AND FRANCE Castro Asks United States to Take Charge of Venezuelan Consul- ate In France. Washington, Feb. 8—The Venezue- lan government has requested the Unit- ed States government to take charge of its consulate in France. Secretary Root has decided to comply with the request, ‘and will give the necessary instructions to the American ambassador in Paris. ai me neem ne gyal: New York, Feb. 8—It has cost the Equitable Life Assurance society for special investigations since January 1, 1905, between $300,000 and $400,000. This does not, however, include law- yers’ bills and other expenses incurrad in the Hyde-Alexander fight. When these are added the outlay by the Equit- able as a remilt of the Hyde-Alexan- der treuble will amount to probably $500,000. ‘Two-Cent Fare Bill Passed. Columbus, @., Feb. 8—The house, by a vote of 104 to 1, passed the Frejner two-cent fare bill, which was substi- tuced for the Rathbun bill passed by the senate. The senate, it is said by leaders of thst body, will accept the su} siitute. — §. L. PICKETT. Fresh DRUGS Daily Rs Wi Cer defferson aud Lawésh Aves. Open Day and Night. Taeinones. THIRTY-NINE MEN ENTOMBED RESULT OF AN EXPLOSION IN A ‘WEST VIRGINIA MINE, ‘Tryelve Men Rescued Alive, Six Bod- jes Recovered and the Rest Believed to Be Dead. Charleston, W. Va., Feb, 9.—An exe plosion in the Parrall mine, near Mount Hope, in Fayette county, about 65 miles east of Charleston, occurred about three o'clock Thursday afternoon. Thirty- nine men were employed in the mine at the time of the explosion, and at midnight 12 of these had been rocovered alive and six dead bodies recovered. The remaining 21, it was expected, would be reached by morning. The explosion, the cause of which has not yet been de- termined, was not a very heavy one, and comparatively little injury was done to the machinery, rendering the work of rescue easier than is usual in such cases. The mine is owned by Samuel Dixon and is operated by the Stuart Collieries Co. ‘The mine was not being operated to its full capacity, and in addition, some of the°miners had come out for the day and left for their homes. “We Are Very Weak; Hurry!” Stockton, Cal., Feb. 9.—Caught under a gigantic cave-in, two miners have een entombed 800 feeet beneath the surface of the earth in the App mine, Jamestown, since Monday night. Day and night rescuers have been at work digging in an effort to save the impris- oned men. The men are Pomo Sablies and M. Vukoaich. They were working, Monday night, when the roof caved in. Signals were heard by the rescuers ‘Thursday afternoon, and a faint voice sald “We are weak; hurry.” R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at - Law, 1uL-Clark Ave.. St. Louis. Mo. CHAS. WELP Has Opened a First-Class Meat and Vegetable Market At 4150 FINNEY AVE. He solicits the trade of all Colored people in that vicinity. SEMA cat B Kinloch C-365. ae PuonNeEs: Bomont $62, M COOK BROS. Meat and Grocer Co. 3200 LAWTON AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO. ‘We cater toall Colored trade. ‘We are the only thoroughly experienced and tho only prac: tically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKING 2 or) 5 ome oe. CUR CEI We have our own conveyances and do all our owu work. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2322 CHESTNUT STREET,, St. Louis, Mo. Phone C—390. JOHANN HOCH TO HANG Mlinois Supreme Court Denies Him a Rehearing—To Be Hanged February 23. Springfield, Ill., Feb. 9.—The supreme court, Thursday morning, denied a re- hearing in the case of Johann Hoch, sentenced to be hanged in Chicago Feb- Tuary 23, for wife murder. Hoch, according to the Chicago po- lice, is the most remarkable crim- inal of his kind in the city’s history since the days when Holmes operated his house of secret death at Sixty-third street and Stewart avenue. He is said to have had fully sixty wives, and to have murdered 14 of them. Hoch was convicted of the murder of Mrs. Emily Walker-Hoch, one of his wives, who died suddenly on January 10, 1905. The coroner's physician found a large quantity of arsenic in her stom- ach, and the authorities had little dif- ficulty in establishing the case against eRe W. T. Curtis’ Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET’ STREET. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. ie ts eae liso the Famous Anheuser Beer. (2323 Market St FEARED TO FACE CHARGES Attempted Suicide of Rev. Justin G. Wade, Charged With Tmprover Use of the Matta, St. Louis, Feb. 9—A few hours be- fore he was to have been arraigned, ‘Thursday, on a charge of sending im- proper letters to a boy through the mail, Rev. Justin Goodson Wade, a year ago business manager and one of the proprietors of a weekly paper in St. Louis. tried to end his life by leaping in front of a rapidly moving train at ‘Waukegan, Ill., a Chicago suburb, on the Chicago & Northwestern railroad: He was thrown to one side of the track and seriously injured. Rev. Mr. Wade left this city several months ago and went to Waukegan, where he became pastor of First Con- gregational church, a position he still holds. He was at one time pastor of Second Congregational church at Se- Bees FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS (N CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. G DIUNSWICK Sai00n, G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 1925 Market Street, (Near Union Station), Fine Wines. Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS. MORE THAN SUFFICIENT TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A, 1275. James H. Harrison, Phar. D. Gro, W. McKorn. -HARRISON & McKOIN, Funeral Directors P08 0 AND EMBALMERS, cee in a r AT Sa ee — ve - — Hs WAS Aas All Work First Class. Terms Most Reasonabis, Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. Mrs. Ethel Beattie Well Satisfled ‘With Her Share of the Mar- shall Field Estate. Chicago, Feb. 9.—Mrs, Ethel Beattie arrived, Thursday, to look after her in~ terest in the estate of her father, the late Marshall Field. She was accom- panied by her husband and drove from the train to the Field home. Mrs. Beattie was left $6,000,000 by her fa- ther's will and the purpose of her visit ig to arrange with the executors for a plan of taking over the bequest in her own name, “{ never said that I thought I was poor with $5,000,000,” said Mrs. Beat- tie. “In fact, I have not that amount, for my interest is only $6,000,000, hut that is more than sufficient.” THE JOCKEY SALOON, 3024 SOPHIE AVENUE. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, One Block West of Fair Grounds. WiLLIAM DOVER, Proprietor “CRUSHED,” NOT “CURSED” A Correction Made At the Request of John F. Wallace, Former Canal Engineer. New York, Feb. 9.—John F. Wallace, former chief engineer of the Panama canal, wishes to correct the press re- port which made him say that Secre- tary Taft, in the interview, last June, almost “cursed” him. The words he used were that the denunciation of Sec- Tetary Taft almost “crushed” him. Saved Ten Lives. New York, Feb. 9.—A human bridge formed by firemen and policemen saved ten perrons from almost certain death in a fire which destroyed a fashionable five-story apartment house at 297 Ry- erson street, Brooklyn, Thursday morn- ing. The house was the home of i8 families, comprising about 100 persons. WM. Hl. WHITE'S BAR. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. THE BEST PLAGE IN NORTH ST. LOUIS. G222 HOLLY VASE N- UD. Will Fight Mra, Yerkes-Mizner, Chicago, Feb. 9.—It is admitted that a determined fight will be made to pre- vent Mrs. Yerkes-Mizner from break- ing the will of Charles T, Yerkes and securing her dower right. A VALENTINE Oh! little loveliest lady mine, What shall I send for your valentine? Summer and flowers are far away; Gloomy old Winter is king today; Buds will not blow, and sun will not shine: So, little loveliest lady mine, Here is my heart for your valentine. HER SECOND VALENTINE By WRIGHT A. PATTERSON St. Valentine's day, but it brought no expectant flush to the cheeks of Jennie Morris. Rather she was Jennie Morris 20 years ago, now her neighbors knew her as plain Jane Morris. Twenty years ago she had been a bithesome girl just budding into magnificent womanhood, the belle and pet of the village, and people generally had voted Henry Fraser the most fortunate of young men when it was said that Jennie Morris was to be his wife. Twenty years ago. How long the time seemed to the woman living alone now in the village where once she had resigned as queen. Parents gone to their long rest ten years before, leaving her just a sufficient competence to keep hunger from the door. She was still idolized by the village folk, for she played the role of Good Samaritan in every needing home. Every day in the year save one she was at the beck and call of any who needed her help. But St. Valentine's day was her own; her own to be spent alone with the greatest sorrow of her life, for it was on St. Valentine's day 20 years before that she had driven Henry Fraser from her by a bit of foolish pettiness. For 364 days of each year she cast this sorrow from her that she might be of help to others, but on this one day she brought it all back to her only that she might cherish the love she had spurned so foolishly. When the remains of her simple breakfast had been cleared away she went to the drawer of the little secretary and took from it the mementoes of her courtship; of the happy days when she was the afflianced bride of Henry Fraser. Among them was the golden circle he had placed upon her finger when she had said "yes" to his wooing. She had never returned it, as for years after she had driven him from her she did not know where to send it. Then when she saw his name mentioned as a prominent business man of an eastern city the little circlet with its modest setting had become too dear to her to be parted with, and besides he had probably forgotten its existence. Then, too, there was the valentine. It was the first and last one he had sent her after their engagement, and it was because of this same valentine that she had spurned the love he offered. It was but a pretty verse, a love message written on a plain sheet of note paper, and signed A THE GOOD SAMARITAN. with his name. How angry she had been when it came; how she had expected one of those silk and lace affairs exposed for sale in the village store. She could still remember the one she had particularly admired and expected. It was much the finest thing of its kind in the village that year, and her disappointment was but heightened when Lucy Edwards came in bearing the coveted bit of sentiment. Henry called that evening and she deliberately crumpled his love message into a ball and thew it into his face. In vain did he attempt to explain that he was making every effort to save for their home. She would not be pacified. If she was not worth as good as other girls received she would have none of him, and he could leave and never return. And he did leave. Left the village on the night train, and she had never seen him again. Her mother found the crumpled bit of paper on the floor where it had fallen, and realizing its full significance had carefully laid it away. Within a week the willful girl was lamenting her loss, but Henry Fraser was gone, gone she knew not where, nor for 16 years did she so much as hear of him. Then one day in reading the city paper she attracted the attention of commercial centers throughout the country. There could be no mistake, for it told of his having been born and reared in this same village. Jennie Morris sat until well towards noon recounting the memories of the happy days before that fateful quarrel, and was awakened from her reveries by the tinkle of the bell at the A "HURRY!" front door. When she answered it one of the village children handed her an envelope. It was plain white and bore nothing but her address in a strong masculine hand, and the village postmark. It was just such an envelope that had brought her valentine 20 years before. The writing bore some resemblance to that of the faded little note she had just been reading and re-reading so many times that morning. What could it mean? She was almost afraid to open it, and carried it back to the little secretary without breaking the seal. There was a strange futter in her heart. She looked at the long glass beside her and noted the flush in her cheeks. She was almost beginning to hope, and the hope was growing so strong that she dared not open the envelope; she dared not dispel the dream she was dreaming. And she was dreaming. Dreaming in spite of herself of her love come back to her. Twenty years rolled backward and she was again a girl—blithesome, pretty Jennie Morris, the belle of the village, the afflianced bride of Henry Fraser. She slipped the little golden circle lying beside her on her finger, and as she did so the tinkle of the doorbell again aroused her. Jane Morris, the village Samaritan, was wanted by some of the village folk, but the dream had been too real for the awakening to remove the flush from her cheeks or the love light from her eyes, and they were there when she opened the door. "Jennie!" There was entreaty in the voice of the man who spoke; there was love in the eyes into which she looked. "Henry!" The entreaty was answered. Eyes looked love into eyes, and Jennie Morris had received her second valentine as the afflianced bride of Henry Fraser. Gladstone's Tribute "Washington is the purest figure in human history."—W. E. Gladstone. MISSOURI GLEANINGS. Missouri High Schools. Jefferson City - The fifty-fifth report of public schools, now in the hands of the state printers, will show there are 555 public high schools in the state Supt. Carrington classified 350 of them, as follows: (1) There are 61 first-class high schools, each doing full four years of approved work; 4 in St. Louis (Central, McKinley, Yeatman and Summer), and 4 in Kansas City (Central, Manual, Westport and Lincoln); the 53 others are in as many different cities and towns, (2) There are 72 second-class high schools, each doing three years of approved work, but not four years. Many of them do four years' work, some of which can not be approved—some on account of lack of equipment or school room, others because of short terms or insufficient teaching force in number or preparation, (3) There are 103 third-class high schools, each doing two years of approved work. Many of these fall below second class for one or more of the reasons stated above. (4) There are 115 other high schools that may easily get into the third class by making greater efforts. The difficulty with many of these schools is lack of funds and principals with managing ability and well-matured plans. While they can not be classified under the law, Supt. Carrington puts them in a fourth list to distinguish them from another list of 204 that do some high school work, but are not near to standards set for third-class schools. The following shows the high school situation in Missouri: Number of first-class high schools, 61; second class, 72; third class, 103; fourth list, 115; fifth list, 204; total, 555. Aunt Frederick Mueller's Death. Clayton—Coroner Koch of St. Louis county turned over to Prosecuting Attorney Johnston a transcript of the evidence taken at the inquest in the death of Frederick Mueller, held at Grover. The finding of the jury was that Mueller "came to his death by arsenic poison administered by the hands of some person unknown to the jury." So far as the coroner's investigation was concerned, no attempt was made to fix responsibility for the sudden death of the farmer, who died 16 days after his marriage at night on a railroad track to Mrs. Annie Mitchell, a widow 16 years his junior, whom he had seen only twine before the wedding. Mrs. Mueller, ill at her home at Pittman, was not summoned to appear at the inquest. State Board Decides Track Case. Jefferson City—On complaint filed with the state board of railroad and warehouse commissioners by the Webb City Commercial club against the Missouri Pacific and the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Companies, that they were refusing to allow the track connecting their lines at Webb City to be used for commercial purposes, the board denied the right of the companies to use this connection for private purposes; and decided that they could not refuse the public the use of that connection. According to the order, these roads must receive and transport each other's passengers, tonnage and cars, loaded or empty, without delay or discrimination. Big Fire at Independence. Big Fire in Independence—At an early hour the three-story brick building on the north side of the city square, occupied by the Mize Hardware Co., was destroyed by fire, causing a loss of $75,000. The entire business district of the city was threatened for a time, and three hose companies and an engine from Kansas City assisted in getting the fire under control. Wildman Declines Payne Presidency Wildman declines Payne Presidency Columbia—M. S. Wildman, of the department of economics in Missouri university, whose name has been under consideration for the vacant presidency of Howard Payne college of Fayette, has announced his declination of the position. Mr. Wildman will remain with Missouri university as assistant professor of economics. A Family Tragedy. St. Louis—Dr. William F. Meyer shot and instantly killed his brother, Joseph M. Meyer, at 321 Marion street. The latter, while intoxicated, threatened the lives of his widowed mother and sister, and the doctor shot him, as he alleges, in their and his own defense. Markham Succeeds Lee. Jefferson City—Gov. Folk has announced the appointment of George D. Markham, of St. Louis, to be a member of the Missouri commission to the centennial celebration at Jamestown, Va., to fill the vacancy occasioned by the withdrawal of William H. Lee. Kansas City Merchant Dead. Kansas City—George C. Smith, one of the most prominent merchants in this city, died at his residence here, after an illness of five months, aged 58. Scheming to Save Barrington. Clayton—An attempt will be made to take the case of F. Seymour Barrington, the condemned murderer of James P. McCann, to the federal courts. Cholera Decimating Hogs. Cholera Decimating Hogs. Ritch Hill—Farmers in the Carbon Center neighborhood, southeast of here, have been losing a great many hogs during the past month by cholera. St. Francis County Assessment. Farmington—the Assessment lists filed with the county court total $6,561,338, an increase of $667,581 over the lists of the previous year. Death of Contractor McArdle. Kansas City—Peter McArdle, of Dover, N. H., a civil engineer and general railroad contractor, known all over the United States, died here. A. F. and A. M Of Missouri and Its Jurisdiction. GRAND LODGE. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. Officers. C. G. Williams, Grand Master, Boonville, Mo. S. W. Vaughn, Deputy Grand Master, Weston. T. A. Jordan, Grand Senior Warden, St. Louis. Louis Rout, Grand Junior Warden, Huntsville. R. T. Coles, Grand Treasurer, Kansas City. J. H. Pelham, Grand Secretary, Hannibal, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. J. D. Stevens, D. D. G. M., 3948 Fairfax 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. Louis, 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 in each month. George W. Lofton, W. M.; E. 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 month. Charles Scott, W. M.; J. G. Stevens, Secretary. Widow's Son Lodge No. 105 meets Second Tuesday in each month. Visiting brothers are invited. ? ? ? ? ? ? Thompson, W. M.; E. Densmore, Secretary. True Blue Lodge No. 107 meets the first Tuesday in each month. Ishum Hughes, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, Secretary. GRAND ROYAL HOUSE OFFICERS. Grand E. Queen, A. D. Hyatt. Grand Noble King, C H Tandy Grand Father Hager, J W Wheeler Grand First Mald of Honor, Lula A. Bruner. Grand Second Mald 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. Grand Second C., M. E. Wilson. Grand First A., L. White. Grand Second A., M. Robinson. P. S.—Royal House meets the first Friday in each month. EPISCOPAL ADDRESSES. Bishops of the A. M. E. Church and Post Office Addresses. RT.REV. B. W. ARNETT, D. D. Wilberforce, O. RT.REV. WESLEY J. GAINES, D. D. Atlanta, Ga. RT.REV. WM. B. DERRICK, D. D. Flushing, Greater New York, N. Y. RT.REV. C. T. SHAFFER, D. D. M. D. Chicago, Ill. RT.REV. ABRAHAM GRANT, D. D. 3349 Pennsylvania avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. RT.REV. H. M. TURNER, D. D. LL. D. 30 Young, Atlanta, Ga. RT.REV. L. J. COPPIN, 738 South Twelfth street, Philadelphia, Pa. RT. REV. MOSES B. SALTER, D. D. 30 Vanderhorst street, Charleston, S. C. RT. REV. B. F. LEE, D. D., Wilberforce, O. RT. REV. EVANS TYREE, D. D., 13 North Hill street, Nashville, Tenn. RT. REV. B. T. TANNER, D. D., 2908 Diamond street, Philadelphia, Pa. RT. REV. C. S. SMITH, D. D., M. D., 39 East Columbia street, Detroit, Mich. RT. REV. JAMES A. HANDY, D. D., 1341 North Carey street, Baltimore, Md. BETHEL INSTITUTE, 110 Hanover street, Cape Town, South Africa. "Say, where did you get that suit made. It looks fine and fits well." "I had Sam, the Tailor, 204 North Fourteenth street, to make it." Electa Temple. No. 31, S. M. T. Meets Second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p. m., Knights of Pythias Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell. Sec'y. U. B. F. & S. M. T. St. Louis Royal House Meets the first Friday night in each month at the U. B. F. Hall. MRS. A. D. HYATT, M. E. J. MRS. J. M. MILLER, M. E. L. ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 — OF TAB — OF THE S. M. T. Meets the Second Monday in the afternoon at 2:30 p. m., and the Fourth Friday night at 8:00 p. m., in each month, U. B. F. Hall, Lucas and Jefferson avenues. MRS. HATTIE WILLIAMS, W. P. 3813 West Bell Boulevard. MRS. LULA BRUNER, Secretary, 236 Easton Avenue Queen Esther Temple OF THE S. M. T. Meets the first and third Wednesday in each month at 4 p. at U. B. F. Hall. MRS. CARRIE STEVENSON, W. P. MRS. MAHALIA MACKLIN, Secretary. St. Louis Temple No. 184 OF THE S. M. T.'S Meets the 3rd Wednesday in each month at 4 p. m. at U. B. F. Hall. All visiting sisters and brothers are welcome. MRS. SADIE HARRIS, W. P. 1529 Gratiot Street, MRS. ANNIE HENRY, Sec. 2614 Mills Street. ST. ARENA TEMPLE NO. 48, S.M.T. Meet the Second Monday night in each month at Pythian Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Ave. MARY E. WILSON, W. P. 1431 MORGAN ST. JULIA TYLER Secretary, 1004 Morgan Street. Ruth Temple, No. 163 Meets the Fourth Friday in each month at U. B. F. Hall, Jefferson and Lucas Ave. MISS JESSIE MILLER, N. P., 4350 Cottage Ave. IDA DORDEN, Secretary, 2943 Atlanta Street. S. M. T. Adah Temple No. 32, Meets Second Friday in each month at PYTHIAN HALL, LUCAS and JEFFERSON AVE., at 2 p. m. All sisters and brothers are invited. Sina Temple 124 meets the 2d Tuesday at K. of P. Hall. MRS. KATIE BOSWELL, W.P. 4222 Maffitt Avenue. MISS ALLIE BALLINGER, Sec. Eureka Temple No.137 S. M. T. Meets first Friday in each month in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. MRS. M. J. MITCHELL, W. P. 8221 Finney Avenue. MRS. JENNIE JONES, Secretary, 700 North Jefferson Avenue. A. U. K. & D. of A. meets at Geary's Hall, 126 North Main street, East St. Louis, Ill., every 2d Wednesday and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Visiting Knights and Daughters welcomed. JOSEPHINE JONES, M. E. Q. WM. TAYLOR, Secretary. A.U.K.and D.of A. St. Joseph Council meets the third Wednesday at 8 p. m. at DOUGLASS HALL. Visiting Knights and Daughters are Welcome. MRS. JULIA GIBBS, M. E. L. MRS. BUCKNER, M. W. R. A. K. & D. of A. Good Samaritan Council No. 400 meets first Wednesday night in each month at 8 o'clock at Douglass hall. A. K. & D. of A. The D. L. Martin Juvenile No. 1 meets the third Saturday in each month at 2 p. m. at Douglas in S. A. COLLINS, M. Q. BAINE PITTS, 3220 Hickory Street. 3229 Rutger Street. MAMIE WILSON, W. R. Olive Drill Co. No.1 Meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 2725 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Odd Fellows' Hall. MRS. MARY MONROE, Captain. MRS. LULA BRUNNER, Sec. MR. JAMES A. SYDNOR IS NOT ONLY A Paper Hanger of prominence, but he is also engaged in PAINTING, WHITENING AND KALSOMINING.... Give him a call. 2229 PINE STREET. THE POPULAR Barber Shop 1331 POPLAR ST. First-Class Work and Up-to-Date Barbers. G. W. HOOD, Proprietor. Wm. KNIGHTS Jewelry Store at 211 N, Jefferson Av. is the place to go. Ten years experience. Mrs. Mary White ROOMING HOUSE NEWLY FITTED UP REASONABLE RATES The Best in the City for the Money 2351 Chestnut St., St. Lonis, Mo. G. W. ROBINSON, Second-Hand Furniture BOUGHT AND SOLD. Moving and Expressing, General Jobbing and Repairing of Ranges, Stoves, Etc. a Specialty. 4025 Easton Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. MR. H. YOUNG. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS CONVEYED FROM OR TO UNION STATION. Office: 4017 Easton Avenue. B. BELKER, —Dealarin— Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 119 and 1121 Morgan Street. St. Louis, Mo Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Up-to-date Hats. Trimmings and all material in that line. Telephone—Kinloch C-397. THEO. H. TEMPEL, Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES. 2601 Market Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. California Canned Goods a Specialty. WILLIAM T. DAVIS. SHAVING PARLOR, 2811 Manchester Avenue. First-Class Barber Shop and First-Class Work Guaranteed. Mrs. W. E. Mack, 26 S. 14th Street. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS. St. Louis, Mo. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. 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. 2611 Lawton Avenue. MISS OLIVIA RICHARDSON C. H. Tandy ..... General Reporter C. H. Wheeler, collector and solicitor. Mrs. M. A. THORNTON, of 315 S. 22nd. St. 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 Wednesday. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion..... $ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion..... 25 For two inches, three months..... 8 00 For two inches, six months..... 10 00 For two inches, nine months..... 14 00 For two inches, twelve months..... 30 00 Standing and transient notices per line..... 10 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Per year. $2.00 Six months. 1.00 Three months. .60 Single copy. .05 The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 211 North Jefferson avenue. To The Public. Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation, which may appear in the colmuns 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 due, inform us by postal card, and we will cheerfully forward a duplicate of the missing number. IS W, T. VERNON THE MAN FOR JUDSON LYON'S MANTLE? The editor of the Palladium has never yet stooped to attack a man from a point of malice or personal grievance, and poor as the editor is he will pay fifty dollars to anyone who is able to prove that he has ever made an assertion which has was unable to substantiate with unrefutable evidence. We have no choice for Judson Lyons' mantle, but we believe that Prof. Vernon is not the man for the position. Prof. Vernon has acquired considerable reputation in the state of Kansas, and doubtless stands well with a number of politicians. The men who indented Prof. Vernon have based their indorsement on his reputation and ability as a politician. If these elements are the sole requisites for such an exiled position, then Prof. Vernon should be confirmed; but if on the other hand the president intends to adhere to his often-professed policy of appointing to office only Negroes of higher qualifications, then Prof. Vernon should not have been chosen. John W. Wheeler and the Palladium have no personal feeling against Prof. Vernon or favoritism for Judson Lyons, nor have we any candidate for the registership, but we do not propose to sit quietly by and see the president depart from his own established custom of selecting only men possessing all the needed qualifications. Years ago the editor of the Palladium asserted that President Cleveland had made a serious mistake in the appointment of C. H. J. Taylor as recorder for the District of Columbia. Mr. Taylor's record is too well known to be discussed. We also ventured the prophecy that Dr. Crossland was entirely too small for a United States minister. The truth of our assertion dawned upon the American public when the late John Hay, then secretary of state, was compelled to recall Dr. Crossland from Liberia. We live in Missouri, and have known Prof. Vernon for a good many years. We assert in fearless and unprejudiced words that W. T. Vernon is not the man for Lyons' mantle. The Palladium has the goods; we are from Missouri, and can show you if you wish to see. We see from the papers that W. T. Vernon's name has been sent to the senate for confirmation, and it seems that the appointment was sent sooner than it would have been, on account of the woman that would appear next day; yet she went to the president and he refused to see her. What we want to know, is this right and fair? 1 THE FAMOUS RECORD BREAKERS. A. B. PRESIDENT. PERSONALS. Miss Ida Mitchell is the new waitress at the Newport. If you want to get a fine T. C.'s hat, go to Guerdan Hat Co., Broadway and Walnut street. The Palladium man will be alive to duty this year, so all pay up. We have no Big-U and Little-I. Charles Welp's meat market, best in the city-4150 Finney avenue. Don't forget to give him a call. At the trial of Wilkerson, whom we might call the Wilkerson kisser, all the mushrooms were there to support the kisser. We will note their names next week. The Southern Railway is the shortest line from St. Louis to Louisville and Lexington, Ky. C. C. McCullough, city passenger and ticket agent, 719 Olive street. E. W. Zimmerman keeps the eyecloser and the eye-opener. If you don't believe it, go to Sarah and Finney, 1017 North Vandeverte and Pendleton and Kennerly avenues. See Friedman's "ad." He is our friend. Anything in life will a man give for money, and Mr. Friedman has the dough. Call and see him—1324 Market street. Miss Laura G. Otten has opened one of the finest hairdressing and manicuring parlors in the city, and is doing a large business. We wish her much success—620 North Vandeverte avenue. Phone, Lindell 3112. The sewing circle of St. James church, 2509 Pendleton avenue, meets every Thursday at 2:30 p. m., and is doing much good for the church. Mrs. L. Wilson, president. Mrs. Stone, secretary. The Hon. W. T. Vernon, ex-minister, and who will soon be ex-president of Quindara college, will soon be register and sign our money in Washington, and will be known as a man who got to the department through many charges and specifications alleged against him. We hope his life will be changed, while there. Mr. W. H. Whitfield of the internal revenue is aspiring for reappointment as messenger under Hon. Edward Allen, and it is to be hoped that he is retained. Mr. Whitfield is a conscientious Republican and a tireless, energetic worker in his official capacity. A more pleasing appointment could not be made by the new collector. At 507 South Fourteenth street is the only place where Mrs. Fanny Young will make you feel at home. Lunch counter and restaurant, where all the good things are found that go to make up a first-class dinner, supper or breakfast. Mince, lemon, apple, peach and sweet potato pies. Oh, yes, she has the old-fashioned chicken potpie and other things that will make you smile. Mrs. Fanny Young. Go to 113 North Fifteenth street, "The Cozy," to take your meals. We were surprised to see a half bushel of mashed potatoes, turnips, sweet potatoes, fruits of all kinds by the bushel, cooked and ready for use. Meats, such as roast pork, beef, turkey, chicken and all the pies you can mention, ready to make a hungry man happy. All these things are prepared in a small apartment by the little Chicago man, who says: "When you eat at my place, it is just like eating at home." The Twentieth Century SOCIAL CLUB BETTER KNOWN AS THE T.C.S. Will Give Their Fifteenth Annual MASQUERADE RECEPTION 3 Elegant Prizes Will Be Awarded! The First Prize, for the Finest Costume, $25.00 IN GOLD. The Second Finest Costume, $15.00 IN GOLD. The Third, for the Most Comical Costume, A $9.00 PAIR OF PANTS, given by SAM, The Tailor, 204 & 206 N. 14th St. AN ELEGANT SUPPER WILL BE SERVED BY MRS. M. JORDAN. All Clubs with Badges Admitted Free. Tickets for Sale at 1431 Morgan St. HARRY DENNY, 26 South 14th Street. SONNY MACK, NOAH WARRINGTON, 23d and Morgan Street. g, February 27, 1906. Mrs. M. Greely, of 1913 Pendleton avenue, is still quite sick. She has been ill for the past five months. All the churches in the city are having a series of protracted meetings, and they are doing much good. The funeral of Mr. Charles Harris last Monday was preached by Rev. Cook, of St. Paul's chapel, assisted by Rev. J. L. Cohron and others. The sermon was indeed very instructive—more of an object lesson to the living. Would to God that every minister of this city could have heard it. Man dies and gives up the ghost, and where is he? The sermon will live in the minds of the ungodly for years to come. Some small two-by-four Negroes, who live on Walnut street, think that the reporter of The Palladium overdid the thing at the Buffalos' ball. We wish to state that they should not think all of the Negroes are as poor as themselves, nor myself. Some of our people have some of this world's goods, but small niggers, like the grumbler, are too prejudiced to give other people the benefit of anything. We will stake our lives against a peanut that the grumblers are not worth 10 cents of dog meat, and think that every Negro is as mean and poor as themselves. We wish we knew your names; we would call them. A REFORTER FOR THE PALLADI- UM Begging For Free Doings. We notice that two editors have been begging the different churches and ministers' alliances for the printing of their matter, saying they will do the same for nothing. That is very kind in them, but we are not on that list. We print any matter for churches, but a little "dough" must come with it. We are not in the paper business for our health. J. W. W. MONROVIA BALL REQUIREMENTS Evening dress will be strictly observed. Any lady or gentleman presenting themselves otherwise will positively not be admitted. Cards of admission will be rigidly adhered to. You will save yourself and reception committee unnecessary embarrassment by complying with same. Julius A. K. Ficklin, president. Rooms for rent at 759 Walton avenue, Mrs. Baykins. Antioch Church Notes. Sunday, February 11, will be Covenant and Communion at Antioch church, members and friends are invited to attend. Services will begin at 10:30 a. m., at the close of morning service the rites of baptism will be solemnized. The revival that is being held at Antioch church is meeting with success. Rev. S. P. Anderson assisted by Rev. S. P. Cheers and a few faithful members are working very earnestly, and are instrumental in bringing men and women to Christ. Mrs. Mary A. Thornton who has been very much indisposed is on the mend, and hopes to be out soon, feeling as well as ever. Mrs. Clara Terry, of 4555 North Market street, is still sick and confined to her bed. We hope for her early recovery. Stop that cough. Go and get Pickett's Cough Dropa. TREASURER A. B. VICE-PRESIDENT MARDI GRAS NIGHT. Music by World's Fair Band. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. Antioch Baptist Church. Rev. S. P. Cheers, of East St. Louis, has been assisting Rev. S. P. Anderson in revival services. During the week ending Sunday, February 4, he has preached every night with telling effect, and many have stood for prayer, and been forward. Rev. Cheers will be with the church until Wednesday, the 7th, when he will go to his work in Illinois. He is the missionary for the Woodriver Baptist association. During the week five have been added to the church, some by restoration, and others as candidates for baptism. There will be baptizing next Sunday after the 11 o'clock services. Covenant meeting at 10:30 o'clock. Communion services at 3 p. m. Revival services at night. Rev. David Johnson, pastor of Chamber Street Baptist church, will assist in the meeting during the week. Kirkwood Notes Mr. Lewis Woodson, who underwent an operation, is somewhat improved at this writing. Mr. Hall is convalescent. Mrs. Williams makes quite a number of trips to church in the city. Mrs. Gilbert, who has been attending her sick mother for several weeks, has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke have purchased a lovely home in Kirkwood. Webster Groves Notes. Rev. G. T. Granger, pastor of Second Baptist church of Kirkwood, preached an elegant sermon Sunday at 11 a. m. Rev. Purnell is having quite a success with his revival. Miss Eleanora Brown is out again. "MAGNUM OPUS-- NAGNUM BONUM." Mr. Jas. W. Grant presents Prof. Blue's Concert Band, at Douglass hall, every Sunday afternoon at 3:30 sharp. [Portrait of a man] The Sunday Specials—Hon. Charles Nagel, Mrs. J. A. Freeman and L. N. Harris. Next Sunday's Specials—Prof. A. D. Langston, Miss Vella Crawford and Mrs. Edith R. Harrison Why not buy your horse feed at 7704 Ivory street? Oats, corn, wheat, anything to feed the animal with. Yes, you can get flour for yourself. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum for Female Trouble. TEL. KIN. D. 2015 The thermometer at 20 below. But you need have no worry as I can fit you up in a hurry, with a pair of trousers, suit or overcoat. I have them in all shades and grades, and over 2,000 patterns to select from. Prices to suit your means. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Courtesy shown to all. THE ORIGINAL SAM THE TAILOR. SAM WEISMAN, Prop. J. WEISMAN, Manager. INDUSTRIAL COAL CO.. DEALER IN Coal, Wood and Ice. Expressing and Moving. LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING 2629 MORGAN ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. MRS. DORSEY'S CAFE. Hot Meals at All Hours. Regular Dinner, 10c, 15c, 25c. Furnished Rooms, 1209 Linden Street. McGRAGOR @ WILLIAMS, DEALERS IN FRESH MEATS OF ALL KINDS. FAMILY GROCERY. All Kinds of Hauling Done. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. 810 S. SEVENTEENTH STREET ST. LOUIS, MO. GEO. W. F. BULLOCK Ladies' Barber AND TON ORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue. St. Louis. DEAD BEATS. James Paton, 11 Johnson St. Miss Brown, 1421 Montrose Av. Mr. Howse, of Belleville, Ill.-$2. This man claims to be a Knights Templar. Mr. R, Reese, 3116 La Salle street, Chicago, Ill., $2.40. Mr. H. Steele, 4609 St. Louis avenue, a dude; $2.60. Richard Williams, beter known as Little Breeches, who the school girls are all crazy about, and who goes to the Newport and drinks champagne, owes the Palladium $2.40. During the time he was taking the paper he was in a dozen rooming houses. We wonder does he owe any of them room rent. He is now riding the mule. L. Fair—1328 North Eighth street— $1.40. We have called twenty times, and always a frivolous excuse. Thos. Herden, 3942 Lucky street. $1.40 Mrs. Kimble, 3103 Lawton avenue. 60 A. E. HENRY BROWN. Neatly Furnished Rooms 703 and 711 NORTH 14th. Street. Cranches 1433 and 1519 Lucas Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO. KENNY BROWN. Manager. DELIA BROWN. Proprietress. ROB The HAIR CUTTER HAS JUST OPENED THE Douglass Hotel Barber Shop Everything first-class. Recommended by the fashion of the city, HOT, COLD AND SEA SALT BATHS. Give us a call. DOUGLASS HOTEL, Cor. Beaumont and Lawton Ave. J. R. DEHONEY, Prop. Six Baths for $1.00. The Newport 2321 MARKET ST., (is now in charge of Mr. W. Curtis and his sister Mrs. Mary Bernard, who has just returned from the East. She will be glad to see their many friends. Everything in first-class style. DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER. 2321 Market Street. MUSIC FURNISHED for Receptions, Balls and Parties. JOHN L. FIELDS, teacher of the Harp, Piano and Guitar; now with the Great Western Band and Orchestra. 1018 North Eighth Street. Musical Combinations to be hired for small parties and entertainments. Violin, Cornet, Harp. 1- VIOLIN AND HARP. 2- VIOLIN, VIOLA BASS, Bell Phong: Maln 2368 The Queen of Sheba council of the acient order Knigats and Daughters of Africa No. 700 at the A. M. E. church, January 29, 1906. Admission 15 cents. JOSEPHINE BROWN, M. E. Q BENRY GRFFIN, M. W. R. All are invited. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum tor Female Trouble. A WEEKLY VISITOR Calling on 170,000 Colored People in the City of St. Louis, and the State of Missouri...... "THE PALLADIUM" An Afro-American Newspaper, Published For The Good Of The Race...... ...$200 A. YEAR... S. W. WILLIAMS, DEALER-IN Gents' Furnishing Goods AND A FINE LINE SHOES A SPECIALTY. Call and Make Our Place Your Headquarters. 502 BUCHANAN AVE., TEXARKANA, TEX. OLD PHONE 405. 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER Dealer in LADIES' and GENTS' SHOES DON'T FORGET THE NUMBER We Give "EAGLE Trading Stamps." IF YOU BUY FURNITURE. AT Thuner's ITS GOOD. 2122-24-26 South Broadway NEW SEMI-WEEKLY SOLID, VESTIBULED SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN St. Louis and City of Mexico VIA — IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE Texas & Pacific, International & Great Northern and the National Lines of Mexico LEAVE ST. LOUIS, 9.00 A. M. TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ARRIVE MEXICO CITY, 9.00 P. M. THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS OBSERVATION SLEEPING CAR COMPARTMENT SLEEPING CAR DRAWING ROOM SLEEPING CARS AND DINING CAR H. C. 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Pickett's Headache Powders give inst ant effect. 2601 Lawton avenue --- The motto of the National Rip Saw is: "Blind as a bat to everything but right." The club girls are not worth 15 cents in bad nickels. They are at balls, skating rinks, every dog fight, until 11 and 1 o'clock at night. Show me a woman that is a member of a woman's club and I will tell you her children are neglected. If no children, then the husband is. The biggest nuisance in the world is a club woman, for it won't be long before her husband will be clubbing her for neglect of duty in her home. A girl that is not willing to work and get money by the sweat of her brow will soon go to ruin—for in this man's town you must work or do worse. There are not ten young ladies on Lawton and Market that attend any church. They are playing cards, at balls, or at some telephone making dates, while the mother is out slaving for them. No man that wants a wife will expect to find her at a ball-room or card table. Such wives, if they get them, are only good time wives. One man is as good as another. Birds of a feather will flock together. When you see a man in company with a tough, his stamp is upon the other. When a girl knows that another girl is any thing but a lady—why is it that they are always in their company. Answer—because she is no better than she. DR. W. D. DESHAY Dr. W. D. Deshay's great South African Equator Electric Oil, that cures every pain of neuralgia and rheumatism, headache, backache, skinache, la grippe, mumps; it heals up old running sores and in fresh cuts; it stops the waste of blood at once—in fact, it cures more than I have room to explain. Every bottle guaranteed to cure or money refunded. Price, 25c and 50c per bottle. If your work is hard and you are unable to do it, you can earn from $2 to $3 a day curing disabled people and selling this oil. Directions: Shake well and apply to affected parts freely with the hand. Agents wanted. Address Dr. W. D. 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Price 25c by mail AGENTS WANTED Write at once for particulars. A Steady income-$2 to $5 a day Address all orders and mail to TAYLOR REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. [WHEN WRITING MENTION NAME OF THIS PAPER] DESSALINES PUBLIC SCHOOL 1745 N. 12th Street. Dessalaines school is the most complete school of its size in the city. It consists of a two-story, fireproof building of ten rooms. In all of the rooms there are seats which may be adjusted to the size of the children; rooms on the east side where the light is intensely strong, have the walls painted green, while the others are a warm yellow tint. The class rooms are beautifully decorated with artistic and antique pictures, gifts of teachers and patrons. On entering the school, your attention is at once attracted to the large, spacious corridors. These corridors are fireproof in every respect, which is a very important feature where buildings are frequented by large numbers of people. Along these corridors we find antique pictures of Rome and other famous cities of the orient. While these pictures tend to beautify the building, they have a more specific value. For example, a class studying Europe in the geography could readily get a vivid idea of what they are studying if such pictures as "A Poet in Holland" are hung near the room in which this class recites. Landscape pictures prove valuable to drawing classes. Brass chandeliers abound throughout the entire building. The principal's office is probably the only one in St. Louis without an equal. The office is 10x14 feet, with book-cases built in the wall. The floor is polished, and to add to its beauty we find an oriental Brussels rug. We also find here pictures brought from Europe by Mr. Williams during his tour of the orient. One picture we noted, which occupies a prominent place in the office, was that of President Lincoln. A marble bust of the poet Longfellow is one of the most attractive objects in the office. It was presented by the patrons of the school. The kindergarten, a large, bright, cheerful room, faces the east, with a large bay window, in which we find palms and rubber plants. Miss V. Wallace, directress, has the room beautifully decorated with pictures and hanging ferns, which add much to its beauty. Miss Emma L. Wyatt, a graduate of June, 1905, is in training in the kindergarten, and has excellent control over the children. Miss Mae Barrett, already famous as a musician, displays her talent in a skillful manner. The basement is unusually high, with an engine room entirely fireproof, and of a delicate gray color. The boiler and fan rooms are among the best in the city, having the latest appliances to control heat and steam. We find here three gauges for the convenience of the engineer, one showing how much steam in boiler, another showing how much pressure on pipe, and the third regulating the Johnson system of heating. The graduates from this school who entered Summer high last Monday were Rueben Herrington, Misses Lillie Oats, Georgia Hutchinson, Helen Johnson, Anna Marshall, Anna Owens and Maud Chattan. Their exercises took place last Friday night at the school, Twelfth and Brooklyn streets. The children of this vicinity are well behaved, and do their school work in a creditable manner. Mrs. A. B. Shivers serves hot lunch at noon for the children, as warm food is more healthful for children. The teachers are Emma M. Armstrong, Ruth A. Washington, Kate G. Hurley, Eleanora H. Giles, Hester C. Beal, Marie B. Winfrey, Mrs. Fannie L. Alexander and Mrs. E. M. Armstrong. Kindergarten—Miss Victoria Wallace, directress; Emma L. Wyatt and Mae Barrett, volunteer assistants; Prof. Edward S. Williams principal. Next week we will give an account of L'Ouverture school. Y. M. C. A. Notes. The Literary Society held an interesting meeting last Tuesday evening. The life and work of Antonio Maceo, the Cuban general and patriot, was the subject for the evening. Next Tuesday evening will be Lincoln night. Special talks will be made on the life and work of the great emancipator. Young men are especially invited. The Woman's Auxiliary is making ample and elaborate preparations for the colonial tea party, February 22. Come and see the Colonial Dames in their costumes. Regular members' meeting Wednesday, February 22, 8 p. m. Our treasurer, Mr. T. A. Marshall, is on a visit to his mother in the south. Of course he plans to visit a little friend in Tennessee. March 12 and May 7 are important dates on our association calendar. Keep them open; you will hear about the events later on. Twelve new members and seven renewals have already been made this month. The roll is now 84, as against 51 last February. We must reach the 100 mark by the last of the month. Any young man may join. Help us to secure one by sending him to see the general secretary. Bible class at 4 p. m.; men's meeting 4:45 every Sunday. The Frisco System is among the best railroad systems in this country. We advise those who wish to go touring to try this rocid. M. B. Attorney and Counselor-at-law. Of- NOTICE. This space is reserved for the race-haters who go to the Jim Crow rink. 1 First Baptist Church Notes. Dr. A. J. Lacy filled the pulpit last Sunday morning and evening at First church. On account of communion, the baptism was postponed until next Sunday morning, February 11. Brother Thomas Richardson, of 2824 Olive street, is still very sick, and desires the members and friends to visit him. A council is called to ordain Brothers Bollinger and Hairston as deacons of the First Baptist church next Sunday afternoon, February 11, at 3 o'clock. The funeral of Mrs. Hill, of Los Angeles, Cal., was held from First church last Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The little granddaughter, Claudine Herring, accompanied the remains to St. Louis. Miss Herring is a member of First Baptist church, having been baptized by Rev. E. C. Cole about three years ago. The dumb wedding that was to have taken place February 8 at 2824 Olive street was postponed on account of revival. It will be announced later. The Pleasant Workers' club was very pleasantly entertained last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Thomas Shepherd, 2617 Sheridan. The club elected their officers for the ensuing year as follows: President: Mrs. Jennie Hamilton; vice-president: Miss M. Anderson; secretary, Mrs. S. E. Stokes; assistant secretary, E. B. Cole; treasurer, Mrs. E. Jones; chaplain, Mrs. C. B. Miller. After the club had finished its business, an elaborate luncheon was served. All present spent a delightful evening. THE HORSE LAUGH! We are getting the horse laugh by a number of our subscribers, who tell us to call on a certain day, and they say they have not got the money. Then, if we call the next day, they say they don't want us to run after them, so stop the paper. This we will do. Women, who are always at every ball and dog-fight will soon get behind in their paper bill; so it is better to stop now than get under The St. Louis Palladium Mule. fice 2008 Walnut street, St. Louis | courts. Damage suits a specialty. Practise in both criminal and civil Phone, Kin.. A 1911. THE DUMAS ROLLER SKATING RINK Knights of Pythias Hall, 3137 Pine Street. [Name] A. A. BROOKS, Prop. Prices. AFTERNOON. Gents.....25c Ladies.....25c Children.....25c EVENINGS. Gents.....35 Ladies.....25c SUNDAYS. Gents.....35c Ladies.....25c Children.....25c These Prices include admission, skates, checking wraps. A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor W. E. OFFICER, Manager PHONES: KINLOCH, RINK 1478C. OFFICE, OFFICE, 1605B. Hainesworth Sisters HAIR GROWERS. Special Attention Given to Cleaning the Scalp and Shampooing the Hair. Hair Grown on Bald Heads. 2223 Market St. St. Louis. Lucile E. Herriford Meets the 2nd Tuesday night in each month at 8 p. m. at Taborian Hall, 11th and Franklin avenue. GRACE E. MULLIGAN, H. P. LULA LEE CHATMAN, C. R. J. RUSSELL. S. SEXTON LOCAL 44, A. F. M. West End Music Store 2129 MARKET ST. Instruments Bought and Sold. SHEET MUSIC A SPECIALTY. All Kinds of Repairing Donc. ST. LOUIS. ..For the latest and best information, read The Palladium.. Open for Children and Ladies and all new beginners in afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30. Evening for Ladies and Gents Only from 7:30 to 11 o'clock. No small boys allowed in at night. Strict order at all times. Open on Sundays from 2:30 to 5:30; nights, 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock. Lessons in afternoon by the following instructors: Mr. Wm. Woodward, Chas. Turpin, Albert Hall, Eugene Smith, Erie Penrose, James White and Cliff Clark. M. B. W. E. OFFICER, Manager. MRS. ROSIE WILSON, 1211 WASH STREET, St. Louis. LACE CURTAINS CLEANED. St. Louis. 25c Per Pair. MAURER MEAT and PROVISION CO. 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CO. # PIE SSE AL LCHaome Ue ores Soom Lies YARNLETS RARE. ‘The story is told of a girl whose ‘sweetheart said to her one evening: “Were you aware that I passed your ‘house last night?” She gave him a glance full of reproach, “Of course I was,” she said. “Do you think I would not know your step?” But at this he grew grave and distrait, for he had passed in a cab. A venireman gave as his reason for desiring to get out of grand jury serv- ice physical disability. “What 1s the nature of your infirmity?” asked the judge. “I am deaf {in one ear, your honor,” replied the man. “You'll do,” said the judge. “Don't you know you only have to hear one side of a case in the grand jury room?” A few years ago George F. Haley, ‘of Biddeford, was trying his first crim- inal case before the supreme judicial court of Maine, with chief Justice John A. Peters on the bench. Mr. Haley was in the middle of his plea when @ man in the audience fell over in a convulsion. The young lawyer ‘stopped, disconcerted. “Go on, sir, go ‘on,” said the chief justice; “you're giv {ng them fits!” Calf in Deer Herd. A calf, lost near Shrewsbury, Vt, fast spring, fell in with a herd of deer, and was mothered and raised by one of those animals, Moser Knicker—Has Jones an automobile? Bocker—No, but he can speak it—N. Y. Sun, Enelish in India. Of the natives of India, about 2,000,- 000 can now read English, OVER SEA HABIT. Difference on This Side the Water. ‘The persistent effect upon the heart of caffeine in coffee cannot but result im the gravest conditions, in time. Bach attack of the drug (and that means each cup of coffee) weakens the organ a little more, and the end is al- most a matter of mathematical demon- stration. A lady writes from a West- ern state: “I am of German descent and it was natural that I should learn at a very early age to drink coffee. Until I was 23 years old I drank scarcely anything else at my meals. “A few years ago I began to be af- fected by steadily increasing nerv- ‘ousness, which eventually leveloped into a distressing heart trouble that made me very weak and miserable. ‘Then, some three years ago, was added asthma in {ts worst form. My suffer. ings from these things can be better imagined than described. “During all this time my husband realized more fully than I did that cof- feo was injurious to me, and made every effort to make me stop. “Finally it was decided a few months ‘ago to quit the use of coffee absolute- ly, and to adopt Postum Food Coffee as our hot table drink. I had but little {dea that It would help me, but con- sented to try it to please my husband. 1 prepared it very carefully, exactly according to directions, and was ds- fighted with its delicious flayor and refreshing qualities, “Just 80 soon as the poison from the coffee had time to get out of my sys- tem the nutritive properties of the Postum began to build me up, and I am now fully recovered from all my nervousness, heart trouble and asthma. [gladly acknowledge that now, for the Grst time in years, I enjoy perfect health, and that I owe it all to Pos tum.” Name given by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich. ‘There’s a reason. Read the little ‘book, “The Road to Wellville,” in wkes. Postum Food Coffee contains ne ‘drugs of any description whatsoever, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Here was a noble product of the soll, ‘Grown starkly on the prairies of the weet; Inured to poverty; inured to toll; ‘The chivairy of Bayard in his bronat; A soul serene that ever onward pressed, Beyond the darts of cajumny and hate; ‘That stood in every crisis flerce the test, ‘TU earth had linked his memory with her great, Aw statesman, president, and master of hls fate, He pierced the aeons with a prophet's eye, Humanity was what he spelt in creed, He passed the letter of the statute by, ‘To give the spirit of it utmost heed. His life was open, both in word and deed, From prejudice and passion wholly free; Of itberty he sowed a pregnant seed. For milifons and for mililons yet to be, Himsa¥ the bondman’s knight of Nature's oid degree. A tribune of the people, so he sprang ‘And seized the reins of power and high place, While through the world his challenge grandly rang, And shook Oppression's temple to its base. His was the mettle of heroic race, On whom the seal of sterling merit sat; ‘The sunken cheeks, the shrewd and home- ly face, ‘That shallow wits had launched thelr ar- rows at— Rall-splitter, orator, and greatest demo- erat, Along the wide horizon of the years, ‘A deep, sonorous echo of his name Rolis, thunder-like; and future History hears An answering echo from the halls of fame. We see the tail, the gaunt, ungainly frame; ‘We mark the will to dare, the mind to plan; ‘We find the pure resolve, the lofty aim; ‘And while his rugged virtues thus we scan ‘We stand uncovered, while we ery: “This ‘waa a man!” ‘And upward to the portals of the stars, ‘And past the confines of the Seven Seas, Beyond the smoky banners of our wars, Borne outward on the pinfons of the breezs— is famo {s sung in divers master keys, ‘And shrined in bronze, or heralded ir rhyme; Past mountain tops, and past the Plel- ‘ades, Far-sent, far-sounding, sti, with notes sublime, Loud-bugled by the mighty trumpet-tone of Time. Ernest McGaffey, in St. Paul Globe, POCKET HIS CASH DRAWER. Abraham Lincoln Carried Postal Funds with Him When Postmaster of Salem, Ill. Senator Cullom, of Illinois, who was an intimate friend of Abraham Lin coln, tells tha following story of the early times in Illinois when Lincoln was the postmaster of the town of Salem: “The cash drawer of the post office there,” said Senator Cullom, “was Lin. coln’s vest pocket, but it was a cash fae arya pcs x f ae Ga \\™ eee | MY Aa | at) y, Pe Sh 1 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. (Brom a Photograph Taken in 1860.) drawer that was sacred to him. I re meraber on one occasion when a post office inspector came around and made a careful survey of everything in the post office. He took account of stock and figured out just how much Lin- coln ought to have in cash belonging to the government. Some of Lincoln's friends were afraid that he might be a little short and went to him with offers of money if he needed it. He replied that he guessed he had it all. ‘When the inspector figured out the emount that should be there he went to Lincoln and told him how much cast there should be in the post office. “Well, I guess I have it,’ said Lin- eoln, as he drew forth a bundle of money. “He counted it out and it tallied to a cent to the amount the insnector had found due the government. Lin- coln had kept the government’s money separate at all times. Although he carried {t around with him, as the best method of caring for {t, he had never allowed it to become mixed up with his own money. That incident was charaeteristle of Lincoln. He was scrupulously honest.” Our English Estates. The American, as his automobile sped through the lovely English coun- try, sald, with a proud and sweeping gesture: “We Yankees have a right to be proud of these old estates of ours over here” “states of yours?” said the haugh- ty Briton. “Estates of yours?” “Well, what would become of them,” said the American, “if it wasn’t for our girls’ money?”—Louisville Courier Journal. Extortion. “Did I ever tell you the smart things my little boy says?” “Why—er—no—that is, ——” “Lend me $5 and I won't.”—Cleve- sand Leader. Awful ‘Messenger—Your wife has run off with your chauffeur. “Good heavens! And that machine 1s likely to break down any minute!” —Life. y Sherlock Holmes. Paterfamilias—Do you. think daugh. ter got a love letter? Materfamillas—No; it only had a ‘ewo-cont stamp op it--Judga A LINCOLN ANCEDOTE. Tittle Girl Refused to Kise Him to Gratity Her Heart's Fond- eat Wish. The heroine of the following ante dote about Lincoln ts now an old lady, Dut she declares that when she re calls the way in which she met the advances of the man who afterward became her hero {t still brings the blush of shame to her cheek. “When I was about six yenrs old,” she narrates, “Lincoln for a short time served in the ‘general store’ of the little western town near which was my father’s farm. In the window of this shop, along with shoes, all coes, sun-bonnets, toys, candy—il tLe heterogeneous stock of a country store —was displayed a bead pincushion, which it was the ambition of my life to own. “Who has not at some time longed for the unattainable—the thing just out of reach—which, for that very rear son, perhaps, seems to him the most desirable object the world holds? That bead pincushion was to me what Great Britain was to Napoleon, but, to my despair, the little ticket pinned to its center read ‘27 cents'—just 20 cents in excess of my entire bank ao count! “Week after week, when I went with my mother to the store to exchange butter and eggs for sugar and other commodities which the farm did not yield, the coveted prize lay tantaliz- ingly before my eyes. As time went on the brilllancy of the red rose which adorned its center began to fade; fly- specks here and there sullying the purity of the lilies, but never for a moment did my affections waver, Through whatever vicissitudes it might pass, they still clung round the wreck of that cushion. “Lincoln’s fellow-clerk, a fresh-com- plexioned young fellow, who with his red cheeks and oiled locks seemed to me a perfect Adonis, and who, if the truth were known, shared my heart with the bead pincushinon, always met me with the stock pleasantry: ‘Got a kiss for me to-day, little girl?” Whereupon I would be seized with a paroxysm of shyness and take refuge behind my mother’s skirts. “One evening, after the red-cheeked youth had proffered his request in vain for about the hundredth time, a tall, ungainly young man came forward, and as he handed my mother her mail said: “Perhaps, little girl, you will kiss me. “I shook my head most emphat- feally. “Come now, if you'll let me have a kiss I'll give you anything there is in the store,’ he bribed, and, stooping from his great height, he lifted me to the counter, where my face was on a level with his. “anything in the store! I glanced at the desire of my heart and my reso- lution weakened. “‘Would—would you give me that bead pincushion I whispered. “He smiled and nodded assent. “{ looked at my suitor—oh, but he was ugly—and grand (but I didn't know that then). No, I shook my head, the price was too high. Then, as I glanced at my blooming Adonis, who stood beside him, it occurred to me that'I might strike a bargain more to my taste. “Well” I drew a long breath and took my courage in both hands. ‘It you'll give that cushion, 'l—I'll kiss the pretty one for it!””—N. Y. Times, WHERE LINCOLN MARRIED. Old House at Springfield Has Been Remodeled Into a Beautiful ‘Modern Home, The old Hdwacs home in South Second street, Springfield, Ill, where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married, which was later converted into St, Agatha’s school under the direction of the Episcopal church, has been made into one of the most beauti- ful homes in Springfield. ‘The old residence has witnessed some very interesting events during fts life. ‘The old house as it was had many nooks and corners, {ts old-fash- ioned stateliness added to the charm of romance and many were the stories told by schoolgirls of how Lincoln was married in this room and dined in another. ‘The front parlor, where Lincoln was married, has been changed, in that one large massive window replaces the former low French windows, of which there were two. A new front door has been put in, which is a pity, as the old one of heavy oak seemed a part of the house and pad swung open to admit some of the most illustrious men and women of the state and coun try. The blg entrance hall and statr way remains the same as when Mary Todd came down the oaken steps to her wedding. FEBRUARY, ‘The shortest month of all the year, Yet ere its sands are run, We spell two names the world holds deart ‘Lincoln and Washington, MADE BY LINCOLN WHEN 4 YOUNG MAN. nt 1 Oo Ox-yoke in the Possession of the Univer ‘sity of Mizoia. WUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON. “Zesus Calling fishermen.” — Intere national 8, §, Lesson for Feb, 11,1900, BY REV, WILLIAM BVANB, B.D, (iresier Whiten! Department of | the Mocay Bible institute, Chicago: Oficial Lecturer of the Cook County (Chi- ‘eago) Sunday School Awsoclar ‘ion on the International & 8. Lessons.) (@opyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.) have sees Cursst as the Founder of the kingdom of Heaven upon the earth. He was born “a xing.” His baptism wes n a sense the inauguration of the king; the temptation, the testing ct the king. Being himself thus prepared, we see Him now starting out to recruit the first members of His kingdom, who, in addition to being members of the kingdom themselves, should also be instrumental in enlisting others under its banner. Same Call Extended To-Day. In the call of these first disciples we recognize the essential conditions which were to anderlie all subsequent calls te discipleship. To discover these conditions should be the purpose of all who teach this lesson. The fundamen- tal condition or conditions underlying entrance into the Kingdom of God are forever the same with each succeeding generation. “The gifts and calling of God are without change.” Preaching Still Draws Crowds. We are told that the “crowds pressed upon Jesus to hear the Word of God.” The preaching of the Word of God is always a drawing card. The crowds have not wearied of the preaching of the Gospel, but only of the average preacher who fails to preach the Gos pel. Wherever you fina a man who like Moody, Torrey, Spurgeon and many others, preaches the Word of God there you will find the streets full ot men and women still pressing to hear the message. Fire will always attract those who are cold, and food those who are hungry. So wiil the preaching of the simple Gospel attract the heart3 of men for whom it was prepared. The world was made for the Gospel and the Gospel for the world. Preaching in the Open Air. All the great sermons in the Bible were preached in the open air. If, the people will not come to church, then let us take the church to them. If it was not beneath the dignity of Jesus Christ to hold open air meetings, it surely cannot be beneath any pretend- ed and assumed dignity we may pro- fess to possess. Let some preachers. who doing the hot months of the year preach to but a corporal’s guard, g¢ out into the open air and preach to the crowds. The best way to reach the masses {s to go after them. Obedience Required for Discipleship. First Jesus requested of these men the loan of their boat; and they at once complied with the Master's re- quest, In other words, He asked these men to surrender their business for a little while to Him, And they did. how magnificently He repaid them is seen in the miraculous draught of fishes. No man can surrender his busi- ness to Jesus Christ without eventually being a gainer by it. He “shall receive a hundredfold more in this life and in the world to come life everlasting.” (Mark, 10:28-30). Requires Surrender of Their Thoughts, Next, Jesus requires that these men recognize Him as knowing more about their business than they do themselves, He requires them to do what their own common sense tells there is no use in doing. This is evident by the answer of Peter: “Lord, we have toiled, all night and caught nothing, neverthe- less,” etc. The word “Lord” here probably means “shipmaster,” one set over a boat, and is remarkable as used in this connection. The word, “never- theless” indicates surrender of their thoughts and plans to Christ. Requires the Surrender of Their Lives, Finally, Christ required from these men the surrender of their whole lives, “They forsook their nets and their business and followed Him.” ‘That was final and complete evidenee. Ever after they were to devote their lives, not to catching fish but to eateh. ing men. Same Conditions Must Be Met To-day. No man can enlist under the banner of Christ, nor become a member of the kingdom of God who is not willing to make an absolute surrender of himself and all that he has and expects to be to the Christ aud His service. “30 likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he can- not be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33), Ot course, Christ may not, in fact does not, call upon us all to leave our daily vocation and become preachers or mis. sionaries. No,, ofttimes He calls upor us to do what is very much harder—te stay In business and use it for Him and His kingdom. There can be no ques. lion, however, but that ere we can te. come Christ’s disciples there must be the absolute surrender of ourselves te His absolute and authoritative control. This is the crucial test of Christianity All True Disciples Soul-Winners, Implied, yea clearly stated in His call to membership in the kingdom waa the consecration of these fishermen tc tbe task of catching men. 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The increase has been particularly noticeable in what was formerly known as the Northwest Territories, but which, on September 1, 1905, became the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. From the official returns we find the following results in the acreage sown to wheat, oats and barley in the years mentioned, and a more favorable showing cannot be pointed to in any other country during a like period. Wheat. Oats. Barley. 1898. 307,580 105,077 17,092 1899. 363,523 134,928 14,276 1900. 412,864 175,439 17,044 1901. 504,697 229,439 24,702 1902. 625,758 310,367 36,445 1903. 837,234 440,662 68,974 1904. 965,549 523,634 88,154 The yield has been uniformly good every year except 1900, when there appears to have been a slump all along the line. This, however, was more than compensated for in the following year, when the bumper crop in wheat, oats and barley put the returns of all previous years completely in the shade and gave an impetus to settlement in the west which has prevailed to the present, as the following table by bushels will show: Wheat. Oats. Barley. 1898.... 5,542,478 3,040,307 449,512 1899.... 6,915,623 4,686,036 337,521 1900.... 4,028,294 4,226,152 853,216 1901.... 12,808,447 11,113,066 756,106 1902.... 13,956,850 10,661,295 970,411 1903.... 16,029,149 14,179,705 1,842,814 1904.... 16,075,537 16,332,551 2,305,434 It will be seen that the number of acres sown to wheat, oats and barley in 1898 was 429,749, and that this had increased in 1904 to 1,587,337. The total crop in the cereals mentioned was 9,033,297 bushels in 1898, and in 1904 it had grown to the magnificent total of 35,413,522. In the year just closed the "forward movement" in the agriculture of the west has been the wonder and envy of the world. New sections of the country have been placed under tribute to the plow and harrow, and the grain area has been largely increased. This is particularly the case where it has been demonstrated that "Alberta Red" winter wheat may be successfully grown, and along the lines of the new railways towards the center of the countrys, where mixed farming prevails. The future of the Canadian West is assured, and for years to come it is bound to be the land of promise to the agriculturist of every nation and of every clime, and the land of opportunity to every settler within its bounds. Fullest information can be secured from any Canadian Government Agent, BOTANICAL BITS. Plants are said to grow faster between the hours of four and six a. m. than at any other time. Coltsfoot leaves, well dried, were smoked in England prior to the introduction of tobacco. The passion-flower, which grows in the South American forests, fades almost as soon as it is picked. Sea weeds do not obtain nourishment from the soil at the bottom of the sea, but from the matter contained in sea water. WISPS OF WIT. Nobody should look anxious except those who have anxiety. A man may be what he thinks he is and still not what he claims to be. What we call the heart is a nervous sensation, like shyness, which gradually disappears in society. Be frank and explicit. That is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and to confuse that of others. WINTER WEAKNESS Dr. Williams' Pink Pills the Tonic That Most People Need for Blood and Nerves. In winter the air of the close rooms in which we spend so much of the time does not furnish enough oxygen to the lungs to burn out the foul matter in the blood. In the cold season we do not exercise as much and the skin and kidneys do not throw off the waste matter as freely as usual. The system becomes overloaded with poisonous matter, and too feeble to throw it off. 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Believing firmly that these pills saved my life by the strength which they gave me at a critical moment, I unhesitatingly recommend them to others." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills contain no stimulant but give strength that lasts. They may be obtained at any drug store. A DELICATE FRAGRANCE. Get Good Perfume and Sprinkle Generously Every Article of Clothing as It Comes from Laundry. A beautiful woman is all the more beautiful when a delicate fragrance accompanies her wherever she goes. It is not an easy matter to attain the perfection of this art, for art it may be termed; the "art of using perfume" so that every article of her wardrobe's permeated, yet not with the heavy, cloying odor of cheap scent. To begin with, a woman should make up her mind that she cannot hope for success with this, any more than in erasing lines, removing superfluous hair, bleaching her skin, reducing her weight, or, in fact, adding to and enhancing her beauty in any way without a great deal of care and thought and considerable expense. It is true, the judicious purchase of proper ingredients reduces the latter to the minimum, but French perfumes, which are always the strongest, and therefore the cheapest in the end, cost quite a sum to begin with. A bottle or two ounces will cost as many or more dollars, according to quality, triple extracts being, of course, the highest priced. To use this, every article of the clothing should have a spray of it when fresh from the laundry; handkerchiefs, underwear, neckpieces, laces, dresses—all should be sprinkled generously and then laid between sachets of perfumed cotton. After this has been attended for some time, each and every piece will be found to retain the delicate fragrance even after freshly laundered; the material itself is saturated and the odor cannot be removed. Then but little of the sprinkling is needed, but the sachets should be kept freshly filled. NEAT TURN-OVER COLLAR. Little Article of Dress as Much in Fa vor as Ever and a Novel One Described. A dainty collar has the effect of freshening up and brightening even the plainest costume, and since they are so inexpensive, and so easily made, there seems to be no reason why every woman should not rejoice in a variety of pretty neckwear. The daisy turn-over collar, illustrated here, is made of a strip of sheer A DAISY PATTERN white lawn or linen, the edges button- holestitched with luster cotton, and the daisies worked with the same material, in the places indicated. After having ascertained the neck size of the one for whom the collar is intended, cut a paper pattern in the graceful out- lines, as shown in the cut. An easter way is to first draw the collar pattern with pencil on a stiff sheet of paper, and then cut it out. You may then DAISY DETAIL lay the paper pattern on the lawn or linen and draw the outlines on the latter, using a sharp, pointed penel, and drawing the outlines lightly. The daisy detail will show you how the daisy is worked. The edges are simply buttonhole stitched, and the insides of petals filled in with zigzag stitch. If you wish, you can work brown daisies on ecru lawn, or use any color combination you choose. Finish the inside or wrong side of the collar with a straight little band. For Blackheads Any woman who is afflicted with blackheads and pimples must call a halt on the diet question, avoiding all pastries and highly spiced indigestible dishes. She must drink three or four pints of water a day, eat a great deal of fruit, and see to it that the intestinal tracts are kept active and healthy. At night bathe the face with a correct complexion brush, pure soap and warm water, afterward applying creme marquise or orange flower skin food. When pimples form, open them with a fine needle and apply hydrozone, which will combine chemically with the poisonous deposits. Zinc ointment is also very healing. Blackheads may be cured by dipping a linen cloth in diluted alcohol and rubbing lightly over the surface. Careful regard for the general health is most essential. The Fashion. Elbow sleeves in coats and blouses, or three-quarter ones for those who prefer to cover the elbow; circular skirts, plain, plaited, tucked; elaborate braiding done in all designs of two and three widths; three-quarter coats for morning wear and short ones for afternoon; military effects on all wraps; and long skirts for everything except shopping; these are the questions that the world of women asked during the autumn and have had answered. Sleeplessness. Take four crackers, spread them quite thickly with butter, and sprinkle well with red pepper. Put two together like a sandwich and eat them just before retiring. This is most effective and safe. You are wise not to take drugs. Retiring every night at the same hour is also a good plan. Do not read exciting books, but try to be as calm as possible when you retire. WITH THE BEAUTY DOCTOR Treatment for Nose That Is Unsatisfactory—Proper Breathing Will Reduce a Double Chin. The girl who has a homely nose generally thinks her case hopeless. If the nose is badly formed a surgical operation is sometimes necessary, but these are defects that can be remedied by patient efforts at home. Many noses owe their unshapeliness to too vigorous use of a handkerchief. This very essential article of dress should be used very gently, writes Katherine Morton. It was not intended to wring the nose with nor yet to rub the nose up or sidewise. One cause of the bulbous red nose is the too strenuous use of the handkerchief, when it is twisted roughly around the nostrils. Sometimes a nose becomes inflamed and swollen because the nasal passages are not in a healthy condition. In cases of chronic catarrh so simple a treatment as sniffing up tepid salt water will not only A ROTARY EXERCISE TO REDUCE A DOUBLE CHIN. cure the catarrh but reduce the swelling of the nose and the size of the nostril. As soon as the nasal passages are cleared and the nose is in a healthy condition the patient will stop breathing through the mouth. Then by contracting the nostrils through artificial means the size of the nostril will be further reduced. Whenever she is alone let her draw the breath sharply, contracting the nostrils as she does so holding them in this position as long as possible before expelling the breath very gently through the nostrils. If you have not patience for this exercise, done persistently and patiently, buy a small instrument which looks very much like a clothespin and fasten this on either side of the nostrils when you retire. It is not uncomfortable and can be bought at any first-class surgical-instrument shop. There is nothing which coarsens a woman's face more than large, spreading nostrils. An evil which follows closely on the train of breathing through the mouth is the drooping lines around the mouth, a sagging, aged expression and a double chin. When these defects appear strenuous measures are needed. Buy a cih strap at any house dealing in surgical instruments, or tie up your chin, as you would for toothache, with a soft silk handkerchief. This will force you to breathe through the nose and reduce your double chin. A FINE VALENTINE CAKE. It Should Be Baked in a Heart-Shaped Mold and Should Contain Four Symbolic Gifts. A valentine cake baked in a large heart-shaped mold, should contain four prophetic gifts, viz., a ring for the one to be married first, a coin for the future millionaire, a tiny horse-shoe, emblem of good luck, and a thimble for the one fated to single-blessedness. Place cards may be envelopes containing pretty valentines, and a good game to play is made by cutting hearts into puzzles. Have tables and partners, and the couple who got their hearts (one each) together first, progress. Play once around, awrd prizes, such as a heart-shaped tray or pin cushion, a heart bearing a tiny thermometer or a heart-shaped sachet.—Madame Merrl. For Sweet Seventeen. A very pretty white dress made for a young girl and recently worn by her was particularly admired. It is so difficult to invent something that does not look old for sweet 17. The dress is in white Liberty silk, quite short—in fact, just escaping the ground; the skirt ingeniously trimmed with bande of Liberty, and motifs of white embroidery inserted into white tulle. This trimming occupies about the space of a quarter of a yard in width, sewn right round the skirt, starting from a couple of inches from the ground. The same effect of tulle and bands of silk is made upon the bodice, cut low, and blousing ever so slightly over a white satin corselet. The sleeves are short; and pulled under the trimming, that falls at the top of the arm. Buttons. Buttons play an important part in all our jackets just now, whether in fur, cloth or velvet; some are hand-painted, others in enamel; others in smoked pearl with fillgree silver mounts. All are costly adjuncts to the toilet, but for the present fashion indispensable ones. Valentine Decorations. Pink rose buds, pink carnations and forget-me-nots are the special flowers for St. Valentine's; also decorations of silver and gilt paper chains.—Madame Merrl. There is only One Genuine- Syrup of Figs, The Genuine is Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. The full name of the company, California Fig Syrup Co. is printed on the front of every package of the genuine. The Genuine- Syrup of Figs- is for Sale, in Original Packages Only, by Reliable Druggists Everywhere Knowing the above will enable one to avoid the fraudulent imitations made by piratical concerns and sometimes offered by unreliable dealers. The imitations are known to act injuriously and should therefore be declined. Buy the genuine always if you wish to get its beneficial effects. It cleanses the system gently yet effectually, dispels colds and headaches when bilious or constipated, prevents fevers and acts best on the kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels, when a laxative remedy is needed by men, women or children. Many millions know of its beneficial effects from actual use and of their own personal knowledge. It is the laxative remedy of the well-informed. Always buy the Genuine- Syrup of Figs MANUFACTURED BY THE PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye a garment without riping apart. Write for free booklet----How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Unionville, Missouri 5 Tons Grass Hay Free. Everybody loves lots and lots of fodder for hogs, cows, sheep and swine. The enormous crops of our Northern Grown Pedigree Seeds on our seed farms the past year compel us to issue a special catalogue called SALZER'S BARGAIN SEED BOOK. This is brim full of bargain seeds at bargain prices. SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY. SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY. and receive free sufficient seed to grow 5 tons of grass on your lot or farm this year. Bring a Bargain Seed Book with its wonderful surprises and great bargains in seeds at bargain prices. Remit 4c and add we a package of Cosmos, the most fashionable, serviceable, beautiful annual flower. John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lock Drawer K., La Crosse, Wis. "Dar is times," said Uncle Even, "when true friendship consists in bein' liberal wif a loan an' stingy wif de wise talk."—Washington Star. Popular Line to the East The opulent passenger service of the Nickel Plate Rooms and attention shown passengers have made it a favorite with the inexperienced as well as those accustomed to travel. Every feature necessary to the comfort and convenience of the passengers, especially ladies traveling alone or accompanied by children, is provided. Colored Porters in Uniform are in attendance to serve the wants of all and to see that cars are kept scrupulously maintained and an excellent Dining service, serving Individual Club meals or a la Carte at moderate cost. When traveling East purchase your tickets via the Nickel Plate Road. All trains depart from the La Salle St. Station, Chicago. For full information regarding tickets, rates, routes, sleeping car reservations, etc., call on or address J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, No. 111 Adams St., Chicago, Ill. It is the man who is always talking about his rights who is generally trying to infringe upon the rights of others. Cures Blood, Skin Troubles, Cancer Blood Poison—Greatest Blood Purifier Free. If your blood is impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores, sorufella, eczema, itching, risings and lumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism or any blood or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) according to directions. Soon all sores heal, achae and pains stop, the blood is made humid and the skin free from every eruption, and giving the skin a slow flow of perfect health to the skin. At the same time B. B. B. improves the digestion, cures dyspepsia, strengthens weak kidneys. Just the medicine for old people, as it gives them new, vigorous blood. Druggists, $1 per large bottle, with directions for home cure. Sample free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Aa. Describe trouble and special medical advice to the doctor. B. B. B. is especially advised for chronic, deep-seated cases of impure blood and skin disease, and cures after all else fails. One-half the world doesn't know how the other half lives because fully one-half mind their own business. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATUV BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E.W. GROVE's signature is on each box. 25c. You may kill time, but it will come back back to haunt you. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar—made of fancy selected tobacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Poria, Ill. The trouble with taking a day off is that you can't put it back. There is Genuine- S The Genuine in California The full name of the c is printed on the front The Genuine- Syrup of Packages Only, b Knowing the above w tions made by piratical con dealers. The imitations a therefore be declined. Buy the genuine alwa It cleanses the system gently when bilious or constipate kidneys, liver, stomach and by men, women or children effects from actual use and o laxative remedy of the well Always buy the Genuine CALIFOR Louisville, Ky. 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Fits of depression or restlessness and irritability; spirits easily affected, so that one minute she laughs, the next minute weeps; pain in the abdominal region and between the shoulders; loss of voice; nervous dyspepsia; a tendency to cry at the least provocation—all these point to nervous prostration. Nothing will relieve this distressing condition and prevent months of prostration and suffering so surely as Lydia E. Pinkham's Veritable Compound. Mrs. M. E. Shotwell, of 103 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: "I cannot express the wonderful relief I have experienced by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. suffered for a long time by nervous prosecution, backache, headache, loss of appetite. I could not sleep and walked the floor almost every night. "I had three doctors and got no better, and life was a burden. I was advised to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it has worked wonders for me. "I am a well woman, my nervousness is all gone and my friends say I look ten years younger." Will not the volumes of letters from women made strong by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound convince all women of its virtues? Surely you cannot wish to remain sick, weak and discouraged, exhausted each day, when you can be as easily cured as other women. When offered something else instead of stop and consider: "Am I sure to get something as good as this best cough cure? If not sure, what good reason is there for taking chances in a matter that may have a direct bearing on my own or my family's health?" Sold by all dealers at 25c, and soc. REGORY'S SEEDS Batee research, grown under three warranties, now for sale at Regory & Regory. You Will Prosper in the Great Southwest In Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas are vast areas of unimproved land—land not now yielding the crops of which it is capable. The same conditions apply to the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts—for mills and factories, for small stores, for banks, newspapers and lumber yards. You have only to get on the ground to prove this. To enable you to do so the Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y offers Rates Cheaper Than Ever February 6th and 20th and March 6th and 20th On above dates most lines will sell both one-way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates. If your nearest railroad agent cannot give you the rates, write me for particular details. If you're in any way interested in the Southwest, I'd like to send you my paper "The Coming Country." Address W. S. ST. GEORGE, General Passenger Agent, Wainwright Building ST. LOUIS, MO. Tickets on sale everywhere, via THE MK-T MARKTOWN MUSEUM THE BEST Antiseptic Remedy For Family and Farm SLOAN'S LINIMENT KILLS PAIN. Dr. EARL S. SLOAN, 615 Albany Street, Boston, Mass. PARKER'S HEADACHE POWDERS QUICKLY CURE HEADACHE, NEURALGIA AND FEVERS. Price 10c. Thousands use and indorse them CONTAIN NO NARCOTICS. Sold for twenty years. PATENTS 48-page book free highest reference FITZGERALD & CO. Box K. Washington, D. C. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISEMENTS please state that you saw the Advertisement in this paper. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY BIG ZION A. M. E. CHURCH (2625 Morgan St.). One of the Finest Churches in St. Louis—The New Pastor Will Take Charge Soon. The JEFFERSON BAR.... Choice Wines and Whiskies of the Best Brand. 715 North Twelfth Street 715 North Twelfth Street Telephone Bell, Beaumont 1236. DOLLAR BILL TELEPHONE: D-503. CHOICE WINES & LIC CIGARS AND TOBACC Pool Room in Conn OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 2135 MARKET ST PLEASE GIVE US A CALL JOHN H. CLARK, Gen RESTAURANT Telephone Bell, Beaumont 1236. DICK KE DOLLAR BILL BAR TELEPHONE: D-503. CHOICE WINES & LIQUORS. CIGARS AND TOBACCOS Pool Room in Connection OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 2135 MARKET STREET PLEASE GIVE US A CALL JOHN H. CLARK, Gen'l Mgr. RESTAURANT IN CONNEC "THE OLD RELIABLE" E. W. ZIN Is still in business at SARAH A 1017 N. Vandeventer ave. and Where he will cater to your wa- and Tobacco traffic. Telephone trade supplied at lowest rates. Friedman Loan and PAWNBI 1324 MARKET STRE Money to Loan on W. ZIMMERMAN Business at SARAH AND FINNEY AVE. Center ave. and Pendleton & K cater to your wants in the Bee ffic. Telephone connection in all at lowest rates. "CALL on Loan and Mercan PAWNBKOKERS, MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS. Loan on All Articles Where he will cater to your wants in the Beer, Wine, Liquor and Tobacco traffic. Telephone connection in all places. Family trade supplied at lowest rates. "CALL ME UP." 1324 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. Money to Loan on All Articles of Value At the Lowest Rate of Interest. Especially Low Interest on Large Loans. Business Confidential. A SPLENDID PLACE TO GET THE INNER MAN RENEWED—1319 MARKET STREET. Mr. Gordon & Co. have moved from 210 Center street, where the best of eatables in the city can be had. Meals, 10 cents, up to 35 cents. Mr. Gordon is the best caterer in the city. They have everything that the market affords, and to put the lid on. They have chickens chitterlings, big and small, all the day long. Don't forget to give him a call. E. James and V. Gordon, Managers. FOR SALE. 4119 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. 3134 LAWTON AVE—10 rooms; bath and hot water; lot 25x125. Price $5,150. Terms, $1,000 cash; balance $50 per month. ADAM WEBER, 2711 Franklin ave. Read Carefully the Advertisements in this paper. --- --- PETER B. BROWN DICK KENT, Prop. IMERMAN AND FINNEY AVENUES, Pendleton & Kennerly aves. Units in the Beer, Wine, Liquor connection in all places. Family "CALL ME UP." and Mercantile Co. SMOKERS, ET, ST. LOUIS, MO. All Articles of Value Unredeemed Piedges for Sale. Tel. Kin. C-468. 4149 Ashland place; one-story and basement brick dweiling; 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. 3134 LAWTON AVE.—10 rooms; bath and hot water; lot 25x125. Price $5,500. Terms, $1,000 cash; balance $50 per month. ADAM WEBER. 2711 Franklin ave. Read Carefully the Advertisements in this paper. A. H. JOTTINGS. Don't forget Sam, the Tailor. He is all O. K. 204 North Fourteenth street. You will never be fully dressed and warm until you see Sam, the Tailor, 204 North Fourteenth street. One neatly furnished front room for rent, for one or two gentlemen. Mrs. W. S. Peck, 2736 Caroline street. Sam, the Tailor, is the man that patronizes Negro business men, and our people ought to patronize him. 204 North Fourteenth street. Mr. C. H. Wheeler, the brother of 7 W. Wheeler, will collect from any of our subscribers. Please pay him, and he will give you credit for the same. Mr. Ferguson, the little Chicago man, has opened a restaurant at 113 North Fifteenth street. We anticipate home eating there. Call upon him. Mrs. Carter's Rooming House—Two furnished rooms for rent, with or without board for two gents, 1105 South Cardinal avenue, one block from street cars. Mrs. McKinney, of 4328 Cottage avenue, has opened a restaurant at 4300 Cottage avenue, where she wishes her many friends and the public to patronize her. Don't forget the number, 4300 Cottage avenue. Louis Reed, born in Shreveport, La. May 20, 1866; in Company I, Eighty-eighth Infantry, Colored. His father was a soldier in that company; last heard of in Baton Rouge, La., with the steamer Bounier. Any person knowing of him will please make it known through this paper. The Helping Hand Society. Meets the first Tuesday in each month. Admission fee, $1. Mrs. Ethel Kimble, 2739 Laclede, president; Chas. I. Athle, 3527 Scott, avenue, treasurer; Mrs. Katie Johnson, 4262 Sacramento avenue, vice-president; Mr. F. Arbuckle, 2623 Papin street, secretary. KNIGHTS OF TABER DRILL CORPS NO. 2. This is one of the crack drill corps of the Order of Knights of Taber. They have had several competitive drills with other drill corps, namely, the Calanthe Drill Corps, K. of P., and U. B. F. Drill Corps, and have always came out victorious. They will drill February 28 with the Calanthe and U. B. F. Drill Corps. Mrs. M. J. Jamison, captain; Miss Mattle Davis, secretary; Mrs. Kelley Wilbert, right guide. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum for Female Trouble. WHAT INDIAN HERBS WILL DO. G. W. Smith's Office, 2024 Market street: Dear Sir—After using your Indian medicine a short time, I was cured of rheumatism, palpitation of the heart, and shortness of the breath. JOHN BARNETT, the Barber, 810 North Twelfth Street, City. Indian Herbs is guaranteed and indorsed by the U. S. health department of Washington, D. C. You can get a sample by calling at office. ROOMS FOR RENT For Rent—Two nice large furnished or unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. Bath and laundry privileges. 4531 Garfield avenue. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms for rent at 2123 Walnut street. Mrs. Clara Dorsey. Rooms to rent at 2623 and 2641 Pine street. Nearly furnished rooms to rent from $1.25 per week upward. Mrs. L. W. Johnson. 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. Ask your friends if they read The Palladium. They miss the news and doings if they don't. OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF U. B. F. AND S. M. T. S. T. Pettigrew, Huntsville, Mo., Grand Master. J. B. Coleman, Columbia, Mo., Deputy Grand Master. C. C. Hubbard, Paris, Mo., Grand Secretary. W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City Mo., Secretary of Endowment Department. Dr. O. C. 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 Marshal. C. P. Agee, Grand Right Supporter, James Branch, Left Supporter. Joseph Oliver, Inner Sentinel, Huntsville. G. W. Montgomery, Outer Sentinel, Franklin. E. A. Minor, Sword Bearer, Fulton. Dr. J. A. Taylor, Grand Medical Director, Columbia. F. C. B., J. M. T. AND F. L. T. 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. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT—HAVE THE PALLADIUM SENT TO YOUR HOME AND BE UP-TO-DATE ON ALL MATTERS OF INTEREST. A. B. Chas A. Scott, Pres.—Geo. Turner V. P. THE GREELEY NEGRO DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF ST. LOUIS. Inc. Membership Card. 1899. Is entitled to membership for period shown on reverse side. STEVE. A. SMITH. Treasurer. CHAS. HALL. Secretary. George Turner, Manager. PHONE: Kintoch, 1228 Sons and Daughters of Rebecca No. 3 meets at U. E. F. hall, Jefferson and Lucas avenues, on the second weekend in each month at 8:30 p. m. m. Mrs. Sadie Harris.....President 1529 Gratiot Street Miss Sallie Hackney...Asst. St. Secretary 209 South Fifteenth Street. A. B. Young Men's Social, Musical and Literary Club, 1308 CHESTNUT ST., ST. LOCIS. EMANUEL BROWN, President. Geo. Vashon, Vice-Pres. Wm. H. Fields, Sec'y Ed. Carlton, Asn't Sec'y. Madam Easton's SCHOOL IN HAIRDRESSING Shampooing, Pressing, Manicuring and Massage is now open. 2611 PINE STREET. Give Her a Call. Face Cream and Hair Oil for Sale. 1 H. C. CURTIS The LINDELL Rooms like Home. Sweet, Sweet Home 705-707-709 North Fourteenth Street Branches: 1406-1408-1428-1480 Linden Street H. C. CURTIS, Prop. Monroe Motley, Mgr. Alfred Hale, Night Clerk M. B. Shaving. 10c Buff Hair Cut, 25c. Mustache Dyed, 25c. Children's Hair Cutting, 15c All Shines, 5c. J. H. KENT, Roprietor, Years in F. C. and B. A. F. and A. M. ST. LOUIS, MG. S. J. Lane, orchestra leader, will furnish music for all occasions. Teacher of music. Local 44 A. F. M. 1323 Wash street. Telephones: Kinlocn, D 680; Bell. Main 2213. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. Mr. Abraham Lincoln Lee REPRESENTING THE PALACE LAUNDRY.