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ST LOUIS PALLADIUM ROW THE POLICE BOARD MIGHT IMPROVE CONDITIONS. COME UP AND SEE THE BOYS BOOKER T.WASHINGTON 2353 MARKET STREET. WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN. DAY AND NIGHT. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. BEST MEALS AND QUICKEST SERVICE IN THE CITY. If You Are Pleased Tell Your Friends Vol. XXII. No. 15. HOW THE POLICE B MIGHT I Possibly neither the Chief of Police, the Chief of Detectives nor any member of the Police Board has noted the gradually widening breach between the two races in St. Louis; but conservative, cool-headed men of both races have noticed and commented upon the conditions which are slowly forming a serious problem that must at some future day, give the authorities much concern. St. Louis is becoming filled with scalawag, no-account Negroes who elke out an existence by pilfering, booting, gambling and other nefarious methods, and it is but a question of time until the wrath of the public is so aroused that the city will be visited by such a riot as that of Columbia, Springfield and Evansville, Ind., and other towns, where low Negroes have been permitted to congretrate. If, in such riots, the bad negroes alone suffered, there would be little MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRAEVALEBIT." [Name not visible] WM. BLUE, MUSICAL DIRECTOR Citizens' Farewell Testimonial to Blue's concert band of 30 pieces, at Douglass hall, Tuesday evening, March 27th. Dancing at 10 sharp. General ad- mission, 35 cents. First reserved section, 15 cents. THE CHARITY BALL. The Provident Hospital's grand charity ball will take place at Douglas Hall, Thursday night, April 26, 1906. It will be under the auspices of the board of directors and all the auxiliary and aid societies. There will be the usual Queen-of-the-Ball contest. Admission 50 cents. Edw. S. Williams, Pres. Hutchins Inge, Sec'y. Pickett's Number Nine (No. 9) for the bowels and liver. Safe and speedy purgive. Gives quick relief, does not gripe. Relieves biliousness headache, caused from overeating or drinking. Removes uric acid and rheumatism from the system. Aids digestion. Price, 10 cents. FOR RENT. Nearly furnished rooms for rent at 2117 Walnut street. Mrs. J. Johnson. 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. Wanted—Colored girls to pick nuts. Apply 518 North Commercial street. Stop that Cough Pickett's Cough Syrup. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum for Failure Trouble. COME UP AND AT BOOKER T. W 2353 MARK WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN. DAY AND N BEST MEALS AND QUICK If You Are Pleasee cause to lament, but the law-abiding, well-meaning Negro suffers alike in the mele which follows. In the past four months, seven white women have been attacked in public highways by Negro ruffians, and in neither case has the Negro been a St. Louisan by birth. The alleys and stables of the west end are teeming with Nnegro loafers and Negro dives are full of them. If the Chief of Detectives and Police Board would select four high-class and intelligent Negroes and put them in plain clothes, the matter would be remedied. Allan Wilkerson is a fair man and should prove a serviceable officer. Let the Board and Chief Desmond put the matter up to a rigid literary test and examine closely the character of each applicant. The question of thinning out the bad negroes of our city is one that demands immediate attention. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Who is dictating the course of the First Baptist Church? The men that nold the mortgage! In less than two months there will be occasion to hang crepe on the door of the First Baptist. They say that one or two of the mushrooms have their fingers in the muddle. Some little Negro journal said that the muddle of the First Baptist Church was divided between the intelligent Negroes and the wash-women. We glory in the wash-women, for it is they who pay in the money. Wait! These wash-women will show the mushrooms something when they come with crepe to hang on the door. Watch the Palladium—it is on the inside track. REV. E. O. COLE. Rev. Dr. Cole returned to the city after a brief visit to Nashville, Tenn., where he filled the pulpit of Spruce St. Baptist Church, Sunday, 11th inst. This church is one of the oldest Baptist churches south of the Mason and Dixon line. He will leave the city again and spend next Sunday, 25th, with the Eighth and Center Street Baptist Churches of Hannibal, Mo., where he spent three years as pastor before coming to St. Louis. The citizens of St. Louis are proud of such men as Dr. Cole, who surpassed all his predecessors in making First Baptist Church one of the best in the United States. He will return to the city and spend the first Sunday in April with Rev. Dr. May, of Corinthian Baptist Church, South St. Louis. It goes without argument that a great host will great him. INFORMATION WANTED INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING MARY AND ELIZA BAILEY. The name Bailey was that of their master, who lived in Saline county, Mo., in 1860 or 1861. The father's name was Nathan Howard Bailey, the mother's name, Americus Bailey. These children were sold south during the year in which there was so much talk of the emancipation of the slaves. They were sold in what was termed "Down the river." Any information will be thankfully received at the Union Memorial church, or at the Palladium office, 2617 Lawton avenue. Other Negro papers will please copy. WANTED—Two gentlemen to room and board in a first-class family. Best accommodations, hot and cold baths free, gas and electric lights. Call or address Mrs. W. H. Davis, 3142 Marice place. Access to four lines of cars. ST. LOUIS. MO., SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1906. THE HOME CIRCLE The above organization met and transacted business of importance at Odd Fellow's hall, 2727 Franklin avenue, last Monday night. Mrs. Jennie Patillo has worked earnestly to make the circle a success, and is well rewarded for her trouble by the large membership, numbering 85 ladies and gentlemen. The juvenile department is an adjunct to the older one. The scripture says, "Rise up a child the way it should go, and when it gets old it will not depart from it." It has 38 members and all seem to be on the best of terms. Mrs. Patillo calls the elder members her children; the little ones her grandchildren, and says she loves them as they love her. We met Dr. Clellan and Deacon Jenkins. Mrs. Patillo made it very pleasant for all. The officers are Mrs. Patillo, president; Anna Past, vice-president; Mr. D. D. Johnson, secretary; Mrs. M. Vasser, chairman of sick committee; Mrs. Annie Scott, chairman of investigation committee; Mrs. Maggie Calhoun, treasurer; Mr. Henry Sexton, chapain. Dr. McClellan, of 2331 Market street, was also present. He is a new arrival in our city. Mr. Jenkins was looking after the children. He seemed to be as happy as men get to be. We met the little girl who sent us the donkey valentine on February 14. Little Nellie Sheffield, of 2203 Morgan street. She has a little brother, 11 years old who is very bright in school. The mother has been a subscriber for the Palladium for the past four years. Her two children are her delight. Mrs. Coleman,the dashing young matron and her husband were there. She is as attractive as when she was single. She was formerly a vaultress in Mr. George Lyon's restaurant, 9 North Jefferson avenue. When she left, Mr. Lyons went in mourning. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman are well-matched. NO GRAND PRIZES. The grand prizes that were to be awarded to ladies and gentlemen wearing the handsomest, the most comical and the most original fancy costume, respectively, of the St. Patrick's Day Fancy Dress Party, at Orpheus Academy, Friday evening, were not presented. The reason was that not one of the large numbers of ladies and gentlemen in attendance wore a fancy costume. Many lovely toilets were worn, but not one came up to the requirements of the committee who were to award the prizes. Each person present was given a very pretty St. Patrick's Day Souvenir and the grand prizes were put away for future reference. "MAGNUM OPUS-- NAGNUM BONUM." Mr. Jas. W. Grant presents Prof. Blue's Concert Band, at Douglass hall, every Sunday afternoon at 3:30 sharp JAMES W. GRANT. THIS SUNDAY'S SPECIALS— Prof. Chas. M. Foster, assistant superintendent public schools, Prof. Jas. H. Harris, Miss Izella A. Cole, Miss Theodias Hutchinson and Mr. L. W. Harris. FAREWELL TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY. —VENING, MARCH 27—Prof. Jas. L. Usher, Messrs. M. L. Viele, L. W. Harris, Messrs. Pearle Alexander-Hutt, J. O. W. Alexander, Lulu V. Wilkinson, Edith Birney-Harrison, Misses Mabel Wheeler, Clara Hutt, Helen Burrell, Mabel Story and Berenice Dore. CITY NEWS. Notes and News Concerning Our People--Weekly Record of Social Events, Deaths, Marriages and Births--Written Especially for St. Louis Palladium. Mrs. Raymond, of 3238 Lawton avenue, has moved to 2619 Pine. Furnished rooms for rent in first class family, Mrs. J. W. Chestnut, 518 South Ewing avenue. Mrs. Estelle Franks, of 722A North Twenty-third street, has been very sick for the past few days. Mrs. Cora Bullock, of 3320 Franklin avenue, the fascinating lady barber, is confined to her bed, very ill. Mrs. Al Moore, of 315 Olive street, presented her husband with a newcomer. Mr. Moore is in the post office and has almost forgotten his duties. Mrs. Willie Long, of 815 Lucas avenue, has moved to 1224 Chestnut street, where she will be pleased to receive her many friends. Mrs. James A. Bray, of 2741 Semple avenue, entertained Mrs. Chas. E. Thornton, in honor of both of their birthdays. Quite a pleasant day was spent. Mrs. Alice Jones, of 315 South Twenty-second street, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Mattie Jones, spent last Sunday in East St. Louis, the guests of Prof. and Mrs. Martin Lucas. Mrs. Joseph L. Allen, of 714 Holland street, Webster Groves, was in the city last Friday, and spent a few hours with Mrs. Chas. E. Thornton, of 315 South Twenty-second street. Miss Grace Wyatt is another new attractive beauty at the Newport. She makes the hearts of men go pit-a-pat; however, she's not for you. She makes a fellow forget he has a wife. Mrs. Bertha Booker (not the wife of Booker T.) is also one of the Newport attractions. You should not fall to meet her. She is very attractive and lovely to look upon, but she has lived long enough to ward off the foolish talk of dudes and mashers. At last she has returned; not to the Newport, but to 2315 Market St., the Century. She is destined to keep the doors open as all who pass and look in, will soon return to have the inner man renewed. It is just like eating at home. Then you will know the attraction there. Invitations announcing the graduation of A. G. Taylor, on April 4, with the degree of M. D., have just been received by some of Mr. Taylor's friends. Mr. Taylor is a brother of Lawyer Taylor, and will come at once to St. Louis, to begin his practice. He will be connected with The People's Drug store, Jefferson and Morgan. Mrs. Nancy Morrison, widow of the late Mr. Morrison, is now very ill at the home of Mrs. Emanuel Brown, her daughter, 1308 Chestnut street. She is the mother of twelve children, who have all died. She is 69 years of age and is quite feeble. We are truly pleased to know that many daughters and sons take care of their parents in their old age. We sincerely hope Mrs. Brown will continue to bestow on her mother the comforts of life, while she vet lives. Mrs. Brown's husband is at present in Hot Sortlings, for his health. IT IS JUST LIKE EATING AT HOME. New Century, 2315 Market St. H. S. Ferguson, Manager. BILL OF FARE. SUNDAY MARCH 25th. SOUP—CHICKEN AND RICE. ROASTS. Prime Rib of Beef, Brown Gravy. Young Pig, Apple Sauce. Goose with Jelly. Chicken and Dumplings. Boiled Mutton, Cappie Sauce. Lettuce Salad. Celery. Potatoes. Corn. Cold Slaw. Pie. Rice Custard. Black Coffee. estaura $2.00 Per Annum, Single Copy 5 cents. wards and Trustees Request Your Presence at the FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF I. A. M. E. Church at TIVOLI HALL, Olive Street, near Compton Avenue, on Evening, April 6th, 1906. Paul's Choir. Orchestrial Concert. am. Membership March. Processional Promenade, little Girls. TICKETS [including refreshments] 50 Cents. Secretary Stewards Board. W. E. OSBORN, Secretary Trustee Board, EV. WM. D. COOK, D.D., Pastor. S. J. B. St. Paul's Chapel A. M. E. Church at TIVOLI HALL, Literary Program. Membership March. Processional Promenade. Fancy Drill by 16 Little Girls. TICKETS [including refreshments] 50 Cents. E. S. M. DINSMORE, Secretary Stewards Board. W. E. OSBORN, Secretary Trustee Board. REV. WM. D. COOK, D.D., Pastor. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Capt. C. H. Tandy, of 1224 Bayard avenue, is duly authorized by the grand master to make rates for the U. B. F. and S. M. T. at the meeting of the National Grand Lodge, which will be held in Lexington, Ky. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The play "Josiah's Courtship" rendered by the Young People's Lyceum at True Reformer's hall, March 12th was a success. The members and their friends deserve great credit for the way they took hold of it and the Association feels very grateful for this effort. The board held a special meeting last Wednesday night to arrange for securing a successor to Sec. Thompson, Mr. W. J. Trent, of theville, N. C., is spoken of as a favorable man. The board is taking the lead in responding to the demands of the financial committee to raise a special fund to meet the urgent obligations that must be met immediately. The names for the week are as follows: L. J. Rhone, $5.00; T. A. Marshall, $5.00; T. J. Nevins, $5.00; Dr. O. T. Fields, $5.00; Floyd Ross, $5.00; P. S. Pendleton, $50.00. S. A. Young, $5.00 and W. M. Moore, $1.00, among the members. Twenty men have given their names for base ball and two teams will be organized and practice will begin very soon. The Literary Society held a very interesting meeting last Tuesday evening. A special program will be rendered next Tuesday evening. Come to the Bible class and the men's meeting Sunday afternoon. CLOSING THE DUMAS ROLLER RINK. On Sunday night, March 18, the band at the Dumas Rink played "Home, Sweet Home," its last time and closed its doors for the season. Many of the patrons expressed their regrets to the manager, and the parting seemed really sad. Mr. Officer wishes to thank the public for their patronage, and says the reason for such early closing is due to the fact that the floor is in no condition for roller skating at present. The Kentucky rooming house, nicely furnished on the Old Kentucky style, at 2023 Walnut street. Mrs. Nannie Young. Always Open 2337 Market St. CAPTAIN TANDY 一 25TH. ANNIVERSARY TUSKEGEE SCHOOL. 25TH. ANNIVERSARY TUSKEGEE SCHOOL. Tuskegee, Ala, March 17.—The officers of the Tuskegee Normal Industrial Institute are making extensive preparations for the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 4. 5 and 6. Assurances have been received from Mr. Andrew Carnegie, President W. Eliot, of Harvard University, Secretary William H. Taft, Mr. Robert C. Ogden, president of Southern Education board, and Hon. Seth Low, former mayor of New York, and many others, saying that they intend being present on that occasion. Mr. Robert C. Ogden, of New York, president of the Board of Trustees, plans to bring from New York a special train with 112 persons as his guests. The speakers on the occasion are the following: Bishop William Creswell Doane, of Albany, N. Y., who will preach the anniversary sermon on Sunday, April 1; Dr. M. C. B. Mason, corresponding secretary Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society of the M. E. Church, Cincinnati, O.; Principal Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute; Mr. Robert C. Ogden of Tuskegee; Prof. S. G. Atkins, secretary Board of Education, A. M. E. Zion Church, Winston-Salem, N. C.; Right Rev. A. Grant, Bishop A. M. E. Chruch, Kansas City, Kan.; Hon. Seth Low, former Mayor of New York; Mr. J. C. Napier, president One Cent Savings Bank, Nashville, Tenn.; President John H. Abercrombie, University of Alabama; Dr. E. C. Morris, president National Baptist Convention, Helena, Ark.; Dr. Lymbant Abbott, editor of the Outlook, New York; President Charles W. Eliot, of Harvard University; Dr. H. B. Frissell, principal of Hampton Institute; Dr. W. Bruce Evans, principal Armstrong Manual Training School, Washington, D. C.; Hon. William H. Taft, Secretary of War; Bishop G. B. Galloway, of the M. E. Church, South, Jackson, Miss.; Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, editor New York Evening Post; Mr. Andrew Carnegie, of New York; besides five graduates of the school, representing various academic and industrial departments. The railroads have granted a one-fare rate plus 25 cents, round trip, for the celebration. A BIRTHDAY PARTY There was a grand birthday party given by Mrs. Susie Corbett in honor of her nephew, Master George Douglass, who celebrated his twelfth birthday, March 16. The party was given at the home of his uncle, George McDonald, of 2220 Hickory street, and lasted from four o'clock to eight. Covers were laid for twenty guests. After supper they spent the evening in singing and speech-making. The little bright-eyed boy received many presents. Among those present were: Misses Estelle Wilkerson, Octavia Davis, Hardenia Granby, Alice Pitts, Pearl Smith, Rubenion Pitts, Luclie Wilkerson, Geneva Gamby. The boys were: Masters George Douglas, Milton Whitten, Joe Griswar, Wallace Stuart, Marshall Decatur, Willie Wilkerson, George Davis, George and Maso Gamby, Willie Scott, John Edwards and Jimmie Wilkerson. OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF U.G.F. AND S. M. T. S. T. Pettigrew, Huntsville, Mo, Grand Master. J. B. Coleman, Columbia, Mo., Dep- uty Grand Master. ©. C. Hubbard, Paris, Mo., Grand Secretary. W. H. Harrison, Jefferson City Mo., Secretary of Endowment Department. Dr. 0. 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 Mar- shal. C. P. Agee, Grand Right Supporter. James Branch, Left Supporter. Joseph Oliver, Inner Sentinel, Hunts- ville. G. W. Montgomery, Outer Sentinel, Franklin. E. A. Minor, Sword Bearer, Fulton. Dr. J. A. Taylor, Grand Medical, Di- rector, Columbia. Sons and Daughters of Rebecca No. 8 meets at U. B. F. hall, Jefferson ieee fies eats Mrs"Sadie: Harris. ..cercseenss President iy Sa Beta ‘Mrs. Lula Wallace.........Vice-President ie eect ae i Reo een Acne anes Be ag ae se eet hee S. W. WILLIAMS, mazes i ae Sy Gents’ Furnishing Goods AND A FINE LINE SHOES A SPECIALTY, rete ese alae 502 BUCHANAN AVE.., TEXARKANA, TEX. eee 1409 Market Street B. MUNCHWEILER LaDIES’ and GENTS: SHOES DON’T FORGET THE NUMBER We Give “EAGLE Trading Stamps.’ IP YOU BUY eee FURNITURE. AT at Shoner’s Se eee ne 8 MRS. A. I. COLE OF 3627 LANTON AVE, Real Estate Business. KINLOCH A1s23. its sshd ee cy eo Rey er md NEW ; ; SEMI-WEEKLY SOLID, VESTIBULED ‘SPECIAL TRAIN ecrween St. Louis ans City of Mexico ““— IRON MOounTAIN ROUTE ‘Texas & Pacific, nternational & Great Korthera and the Hatlonal Lincs of Mexico LEAVE ST, LOUIS, 9.00 A. M. TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. ARRIVE MEXICO CITY, 8.30 P. M. THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS CUSERVATION SLEEPING CAR Scorammucereceermacan onawna oot screrine Gane nn te DINING can f. C. TOWNSEND 3 ecw raseenoen ano Toner aacmr (Atm SAINT LOUIS ad A WEEEKLY | VISITOR ——— Calling on 170,000 Golored People in the City of St. Louis, and the’State of Missouri... “THE PALLADIUM” An Afro-American Newspe- per, Published For The Good Of The Race..... $2.00 A YEAR... A. F. and A. M Of Missouri and its Jurisdiction, GRAND LODGE. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURL Officers. ©. G. Williams, Grand Master, Boom ville, Mo. 8. W. Vaughn, Deputy Grand Mas, ter, Weston. ‘T. A. Jordan, Grand Senior Warden, Bt. Louis. - Louis Rout, Grand Junior Warden, Huntsville. R. T. Coles, Grand Treasurer, Kan- sas City. J. H, Pelham, Grand Secretary, Han- nibal, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. J. D, Stevens, D. D, @ .M,, 3948 Fair fax avenue. Prince Hall Lodge No. 1, St. Louis, Mo. meets first Monday in each month. Masons in good standing are invited. John Merriwether, W. M.; Harry Lawless, Secretary. Lone Star Lodge No. 2, St. Louis, Mo,, meets second Monday in each month. All Masons in good standing are invited. Eugene Wiley Roper, W. M.; Joseph A. Smith, Secretary. MeGhee 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. Lous, 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. Vis- iting brothers are invited. 7??? ?t Thompson, W. M.; B. Densmore, Sec- retary. True Blue Lodge No. 107 meets the first Tuesday in each month. Ish um Hughes, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, Secretary. i GRAND ROYAL HOUSE OFFICERS. Grand E. Queen, A. D. Hyatt. Grand Noble King, C H Tandy Grand Father Hager, J W Wheeler Grand First Maid of Honor, Lula A. Bruner. Grand Second Maid of Honor, Laura Cliff, Kansas City, Mo. Grand E. Scribe, L. D. Caston, Ful- ton, Mo. Grand Assistant Scribe, L. Buckner, Hannibal, Mo. Grand S. K. of F., M. Harris, Hanni- bal, Mo. Grand H. P., G. P. Laws- Grand H., R. A. Morton, Jefferson City, Mo. Grand First K. G., W. Moore, Jef- ferson City, Mo. Grand Secona K. G., M. E. Capelton, Jefferson City, Mo. Grand First C., M- Douglas, Fulton, lo. Grand Second C., M. B. 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. RTREV. B. W. AKNETT, D. D,, Wilberforce, 0. RT. REV. WESLEY J. GAINES, D. D., Atlanta, Ga, 21. REV. WM. B. DERRICK, D. D, Flushing, Greater New York, N. ¥. RT. REV. ©. T. SHAFFER, D. D,, M.D. Chicago, Il. RT. REV. ABRAHAM GRANT, D. D,, 3349 Pennsylvania avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. RT. REV. H. M. TURNER, D. D,, LL. D. 20 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, 8. 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. 8. SMITH, D. D., M. D, 39 East Columbia street, Detroit, Mich. RT. REV. JAMES A. HANDY, D. D, 1341 North Carey street, Baltimore, Ma. BETHEL INSTITUTE, 110 Hanover street, Cape Town, South Africa, “Say, where did you get that sult made, It looks fine and fits well.” “I had Sam, the Tailor, 20¢ North Four ONE HUNDRED MINERS SHUTIN A WEST VIRGINIA MINE. SOME WERE RESCUED ALIVE A Canvass of the Homes of the Com- pany'’s Employes Shows About Seventy-Five Men Are ‘Stifl Missing. Fairmont, W. Va, March 23.—Ten men are known to be dead, 25 injured and from 25 to 75 missing, and believed to be dead, as the result of an explosion of gas in the shaft of the Century Coal Co, at Century, a small mining town situated 50 miles north of Fairmont, on the Bellington & Buckhannon branch of the Baltimore & Ohio'railroad. The explosion took place at 4:30 Thursday afternoon, but owing to the telephone wires being put out of commission by the high winds, detailsare lacking. . Many Had Left the Mine. The Century mine, which is owned by Shaw Bros., of Baltimore, Md., is one of the lergest independent operations in northern West Virginia. Over 250 men are employed daily in the shaft, and had the explosion been an hour earlier the loss of life would have been appalling. As it was, many had left the mine. ‘The giant fan which furnishes aid for the shaft was partially wrecked by the force of explosion, but was repaired im- mediately, and within an hour after the accident, Superintendent James Ward had a relief gang in the mine. The first trip out brough ten men—five dead and five badly burned. They were found in the main heading near the bottom of the shaft. The living could give no de- taiis of the explosion, saying that they were on their way to the surface when the explosion took place behind them. ‘A Second Expedition, A second expedition immediately went down and explored the main heading, which was found to be uninjured by the explosion, except that the brattices were blown out. Four more bodies were found in this heading, and 20 injured men who were making their way toward the bottom of the shaft were brought to the surface by the rescuers. Fourteen subheadings at midnight were yet unexplored, and Superintend- ent Ward, who was still in the mine sent word that, owing to the prevalence of gas. he was undecided at that time whether or not to push the work into the subheadings for an hour or so. The mine, however, was being rapidly freed from the fumes of the explosion by the fan, and the work of rescue was pushed on throughout the night. ‘A House-te-Honse Canvans, Immediately following the explosion the officials began a house to house can- vass to ascertain the number of men to be found on the surface. This resulted in 160 miners being found who had come out previous to the explosion. It 1s believed that there are many more outside who have not yet been ac- counted for. If this is not true, there are still 75 men in the mine with little hope of their being alive. Relief Trains and Physicians, Relief trains bearing physicians were hurried from Philippi and Buckhannon. and the doctors immediately took care of the wounded in the office building, which was transformed into a tempo- rary hospital. ‘The families of the dea, wounded and missing men gathered quickly at the opening, and the pathetic scenes always witnessed at such accidents were enact- ed. Several foreign women insisted up- on going into the mine, and were only prevented from boarding the cage by force. ‘The Latest From the Wine. Wheeling, W. Va. March 23.—A re- port from the Century mine at three o'clock Friday morning stated that nine cead men had been recovered. Sixteen men who were overcome by gas were brought up. They will recover. There now remain in the mine at least 12 mex whose fate is unknown. IS DECLARED TO BEA FAKE ‘The Alleged Injunction Azainst the De Forest Wireless ‘Telegraph Co. Not Tanned. New York, March 23.—Reprezenta tives of the De Forest Wireless :Tele- graph Co. vigorously deny that the United States supreme court has grant- ed the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co a permanent injunction against their company, forbidding them from doing a wireless business, According to a story published in the easiern press, such a decision was hand- ed down, and agents of the Marconi company still maintain that the su- preme court has given them a virtual monopoly of wireless telegraphs. ‘An inquiry made in Washington elic- ited the information from the clerk of the court that no decision was rendered and that the court is not sitting. Supposed Sutelde. Milwaukee, March 23—The body of William Mariner, son of Ephraim Ma- riger cne on the city’s richest me, was found in bis room at his home with a }ullet hole in the head. It-is suposed that he committed suicide. Ne cause Tor the act is known. * eee age eee ee Cheyeune, Wyo., March 23.—Fifty- seven cases of smallpox are reported in the farming dietriets of Linman and Bridge, in Uinta county, in Wyoming, and the souhern part of that country as been quatantined- | Ss. L. PICKETT. Fresh DRUGS Daily N. W. Cone EON eats Aves. Open Day and Night. rettpnones. THE FAMINE IN NORTH JAPAN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NA- TIONAL RED CROSS. ‘The Famine Now Known to Be One of the Most Terrible Starvation Emergencies of Modern Times. New York,—Officials of the New York state branch of the American National Red Cross, Thursday, issued a statement as to famine conditions in Japan: “The famine in Japan,” the state- ment says, “which has been considered for some time moderately serious, is now known, as the result of reliable private advices received by the New Yerk state Red Cross, to be one of the most terrible starvation emergencies of modern times, The failure of the rice crops, which at one time was believed to be limited to certain classes only, in the northern provinces, has been found to be generat in these parts of Japan, and conservative estimates place the number of starving Japanese at from 200,000 to 1.000,000 persons, For these there is absolutely no relief in sight un- til next October, when a new harvest will be available. ‘The sum of $16,000,000 will be re- quired to save the Japanese country people” ‘A special meeting of the Japanese famine committee has been called for Monday. The committee is now ccn- sidering whether it is wise to undertake the collection and transportation of food as weli as money. R. J. RAYMOND, Attorney - at ~ Law, ll 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. GIVE HIM A CALL. Friedman Loan and Mercantile Co, PAWNBHOHERS, | 1324 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. _ Money to Loan on All Articles of Value At the Lowest Rate of Interest. Dealers in Gold and Sivey Watey Opes, Diamonds, Fine Jemurs, Gun, Pistols, Mosca Especially Low Interest on Large Loans. Unredeemed Pledges for Sale. Business Confidential. Tel. Kin. C-468._ RACE TRACK MAN HELD UP A Case of Virulent Smallpox Devel- oped On a Trip From Los An- geles to Chicago. Chicago, Ill—Mr. Edward Jasper a well-known race track official, is in the Chicago isolation hospital suffering with smallpox. where he was taken, ‘Thursday, together with Mrs. Jasper, on their arrival in Chicago from Los An- geles. Mr. Jasper is secretary of the Los Angeles Jockey club, and at the close of racing at Ascot park he and Mrs. Jasper s‘arted for Chicago, where they have lived for many years. Dur- ing the journey Secretary Jasper was taken ill, and was examined by a phy- sician, Lut his malady was not pro- nounced smallpox until he stepped off the train here Thursday, and-was inter- cepted by officers of the Chicago hezIth department. According to the health officers, Jas- per has the disease in a virulent form. Although there is yet no signs of the disease having attacked Mrs. Jasper, she was taken to the isolation hospital along with her husband. Mr. Jasper was for m2ny years con- nected with the Chicago race tracks in an official capacity, and is known to horsemen all over the country. We are the only thoroughly experienced and tho only prac« tically competent Colored Undertakers in the city. A. RUSSELL, Livery Boarding and UNDERTAKING \ AY one cae a Wer We have our own conveyances and do all our own work. Onrriages furnished for all occasions. a322 CHESTNUT STREET., St. Louis, Mo. Phone C—3yo. e9 W. T. Curtis’ Newport Buffet, 2323 MARKET ‘STREET. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION Miso the Famous Anheuser Beer. 2323 Market St ROBT. SPRIGGS CONVICTED He Was the Proprietor of « “White Slave” Pen In New York—Re- manded For Sentence. New York.—Thursday, Robt. Spriggs, colored, proprietor of a resort where, it is alleged, white women were detained against their will, was found guilty by a jury of the offense of abduction. Spriggs was remanded until Thursday for sentence. The extreme penalty in such crimes is 20 years’ imprisonment. ‘The testimony of the women wit- nesses was to the effect that they had, while intoxicated, been ‘led to the Spriggs resort, and there, behind barred windows and doors, been held prisoners. One woman testified that she had been an inmate of the house under {hese conditions for five years. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN ONLY. BILLIARD ROOMS (N CONNECTION. EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. The Brunswick Sal SWICK Salon, G. W. HOLT, Proprietor. 1925 Market Street, year union station), Fine Wines, Liqnors. Cigars and Tobaccos. ST. LOUIS, ALLEGED CASE OF GRAFT Brewery Agent Charges That Coun- ty Attorney Collected Money For Granting “Joints” Immunity. Kansas City, Mo—John F. Steele, for upwards of two years agent in Kan- sas City, Kas., of a brewing company. testified in the Gibson ouster hearing in that city, Thursday, that for many months he paid James 8. Gibson, county aticrney, three dollars a month for each “joint” or illicit saloon owned by the brewery in Kansas City as a guaranty of immunity from prosecution. Steele also testified that Gibson demanded five dollars a month, but on a compromise yeduced the amount to three dollars. TELEPHONE: KINLOCH A, 1275. Jamss H. Harrison, Phar. D. Gro. W. McKonn HARRISON & McKOIN, Funeral Directors ,. Aso ee AND EMBALMERS, Qala 7evg, 3 Wash Street, (age eee A _ ST. LOUIS, s 2 « ay Ey All Work First Class. Terms Most Reasonabis, Successful Embalming Guaranteed. Calls Answered Promptly, Day or Night. GRANDPAPA ROCKEFELLER Stork Brings a Boy to the Son of the Noted Standard oi Magnate. New York.—On Wednesday a fine, healthy, blue-eyed 11-pound boy opened his eyes upon the world for the first time in a house in “Vest Fifty- fourth street, and is heir presumptive to the greatest fortune in the world, for the baby, at its christening, will be John D. Rockefeller ILI. ‘The son born to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., gratifies one of the dearest wishes of its grandfather, who has hoped for a male heir to Lis som ever since the latter's marriage to Ab- bie G. Aldrich, 4 THE JOCKEY SALOON, 3024 SOPHIE AVENUE. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, One Block West of Fair Grounds. WILLIAM DOVER, Proprietor Killed In “Buckiag” a Snow Drift. Rochester, N. Y.—At least one man was killed, one fatally hurt and scores of passengers endangered in a wreck on the Lehigh. Valley railroad near Lima Thursday. The wreck resulted from efforts to buck through ‘: snow drift. WM. Hl. WHITE'S BAR. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. THE BEST PLAGE IN NORTH ST. LOUIS. 622. HOLLY AVENUE. Engineer and Fireman Killed. © Port Huron. Mich—Thursday two Grand ‘Trunk railroad trains cullided head on near Sarnia. On train was ‘e passenger, the other, a freigzt. Fire- man Crapp end Fireman Hughes of the freight were killed. THE LEA The White L 1501 Gratiot Choice WINES, AND CIGAR SAMUEL H. LEONARD, The Douglass Buffet a First-Class RESTAURANT Fine Wines, Liquor and the best of service 2645 Lawton THE DOUGLASS Beaumont and Lawton FRESH DRUGS and TONS Prescriptions Carefully and Acutely Ice Cream Soda a Spice CREWS & BARRETT LEADER POOL ROOM AT 8&10 S.14th St. ```markdown ``` Patiot Street, BLES, LIQUORS CIGARS. RD, - - - Proprietor. Fifet and Pool Room RURANT in Connection Liquors and Cigars, of service offered. Bton Avane ASS PHARMACY At Lawton Avenue And TOILET ARTICLES and Acurately Compounded Soda a Specialty BRETT, Druggists IS ALL IT WILL GOST YOU to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES manufacturer or dealer in the world. 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DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE from anyone, or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free or any price, logues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHOULD ON EMPLOYAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER PAIR $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR CLIPS IS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR ORDER $4.55 FROM PUNCTURES. ers experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside especially porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than 10 pounds. The thick, sturdy, black "sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt Weet Wear" tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these letters is $4.50 per pair (if you send a metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned not satisfactory on examination. or of this paper about us. If you order a pair of aster, run faster, wear better, last longer and look any price. We know that you will be so well pleased your order. We want to send us a small trial wheels, pedals, pedals, parts and repairs, and ing in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual lorse for big tires. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a tires from anyone until you know the new and a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Dept. "JL" CHICAGO, IL DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of our own quality rubber tires and an ordinal tire for the puncture resisting qualities being prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensitized or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Becket Weave" squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming the friction. This patented tire allows only $4.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby make FW more attractive). We will also plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture clutch to be used in case of intentional knife cuts at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory. We will offer a free banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run finer than any tire you have ever used or at any price. W that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, out of our inventory. DO NOT WAIT bicycle or a pair of tires from wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to HEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. **DESCRIPTION:** Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures in the tire. It is very durable and can be used on all types of roads that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially designed rubber. The tire is very durable and can be used on soft roads or soft roads is overcome by the patent "beet Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $5 per pair, but for advertising purposes the price is $2 per pair to the rider. The regular price of the tire is $2 per pair, but for advertising purposes the price is $2 per pair to the rider. We ship Coyote Proof You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. **OASTER-BRAKES**, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and everything in the bicycle so you can use it half the usual price. **INDYRIDE** COASTER-BRAKES, everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repairmen. We have a store with a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a DO NOT WAIT bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. HEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. "JL" CHICAGO, IL NEGRO NEWSPAPERS OF THE UNITED STATES. We have tried hard to get the exact number of papers that are published by the Negroes of the United States, and their standing, from the best of and most reliable authority outside of what we have at our command. There are about 171 Negro newspapers published in the United States, and as near as we can count them, they are as follows: Alabama and Georgia, 15 each..... 30 Illinois and North Carolina, 12 each..... 24 Mississippi..... 14 Pennsylvania and Kentucky, 10 each 20 Texas..... 12 Missouri..... 9 Massachusetts, South Carolina and Florida, 6 each.....18 Washington, D. C.....4 Virginia and Tennessee, 4 each.....8 California, Ohio, New Jersey and New York each have 3.....12 Kansas, Nebraska, Maryland and Colorado, each 3.....12 Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Monta- tana, Utah, West Virginia, Wis- consin, Indian Territory have one each.....7 Territory have on each.....7 Published in the south.....101 Published in the west.....44 Published in the east.....26 Total.....171 And yet there are wnat are called political and pocket newspapers. W have about 20 of them that last sometimes a year. The whites are flooded down with them. Out of the 171 there are about 80 that stand side by side or loob Pair to $8.50 Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only with weekly white papers of this country. Our people have not as yet arrived to that point where they carefully appreciate a paper published by Negro men and women. We see German, Irish, French, Hebrew and Italian papers printed, and supported by that particular class of people, and yet the Negro can not fully understand why a Negro paper is published. We take it for a fact that the majority of Negro ladies and gentlemen read the white daily papers to get the news of the world, so when we read a paper published by French, German, Irish, Boheman, Italian or Negro we get the news of that particular people, and they ought to be patronized. White people recognize their newspapers, magazines and other periodicals as the pivot on which their information is dispensed among the people. Newspapers mold sentiment for good or evil. Then the Negro inhabitants of this country should look to our people and the Negro papers to dispense news and information. Yet some of our best writers and publishers have had to give up, and go into other business, and the reason is because they were not supported. Thomas Fortune and Cooper are leaders in the journalistic world, and brilliant and first-class men have had to almost attempt to give up. 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. This is a new building that was erected for that purpose also a large room for rent over pool room. J. H. KENT, Mgr. lie Bar, ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This makes last any other make-NOFT, LASIC and EASY RIDING. The Best Missouri News Royal Eagle Slain in the Ozarks. While J. P. Orr and Willie Cherry were fox hunting near Paris Springs, they heard an unusual crashing in the treetops. Looking in the direction from whence it came, they saw what appeared to be a small turkey with a large one pursuing it. They flew from tree to tree for a few moments more, when the larger bird lit in a tree near them. Jim Orr hurried to a house about a mile distant, borrowed a gun and, returning, shot and killed what proved to be a golden or royal eagle, the largest ever slain in the Ozark mountains. It measured 7 feet 3 inches from tip to tip, 3 feet from the beak to the end of the tail, 8 inches around the thigh, 9 inches around the head and weighed 16 pounds. His longest talon measured $2\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Twins Burned to Death. Two babies, twins, of Charles Boyd of East Bonne Terre, were burned to death. Boyd had gone to work and Mrs. Boyd had bathed the twins, who were only 7 months old, and placed them in a cradle in the dining room to sleep. Fire broke out in the room where the children were, and when Mrs. Boyd opened the door she was met by a burst of flame. She tried a side door and then a window, but at each place was driven back by the flames. Neighbors rushed to the rescue, but could do nothing. The bodies were finally recovered, a mass of charred flesh and bone. Presbytery Endorsed Church Union New Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church held a two days session at Marshall. The principal features of the meeting was the election of delegates to the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly which meets in Decatur, Ill., during the month of May, next. This insures two votes for the union proposition with the Presbyterian church of the United States of America which will be taken up at the regular meeting. A great deal of feeling was displayed throughout the meeting on the part of both factions the unionists and the anti-unionists. Cut Off by Bad Roads. Cut On By Bad Roads. The impassible condition of the roads is proving serious for the town of Avalon, in the southwest part of Livingston county. Avalon is an inland town and gets its supplies by wagon conveyance from Hale and Chillicothe. It has been impossible for loads of any size to be transported from either of these places for several weeks, and consequently the town's supplies are running out. The coffee supply has been exhausted for some time and there has been a coal oil and sugar famine. Draining Livingston County. Drairling Livingston County. Viewers have been appointed by the Livingston county court to assess the damages and estimate the cost in three ditch projects. The largest one, that of straightening Grand River, will be about 25 miles long. Another ditch will be to drain bottom land south of Chillicothe, and the third is for the straightening of Shoal creek. It is expected it will cost about $5,000 to complete the work. Several thousand acres of land will be drained by the ditches. Pardoned from Penitentiary. Gov. Folk has pardoned John Fristo from the penitentiary. Fristo came from Pemiscot county to serve a ten-year term for murder in the second degree. He killed the alleged betrayer of his wife, and, after serving four years, he got a new trial and then pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to two years. He has served considerably more than half of the time for which he was first sentenced. Former State Treasurer Dead. Joseph Mercer, a member of the county court of Jackson county, a banker and former treasurer of the state of Missouri, died of heart disease at his home in Independence. He had been in delicate health for two years. While reading a paper at his home to members of his family he gasped once or twice and fell backward, and in a short time was dead. Called to Howard-Payne. Rev. H. E. Stout, pastor of the M. E. church, South, of Centralia, has been chosen president of Howard-Payne college at Fayette, and in all probability will accept. Rev. Mr. Stout is about 35 years of age. J. M. Stapp was struck by Rock Island train No. 30 and killed in front of the nepot at Randolph. He was an old settler and widely known in Clay county. Folk Offers Reward for a Lewis Man Gov. Folk has offered a reward of $200 for the arrest and conviction of Benjamin Byers, charged with attacking Alice J. Wood in Lewis county in June, 1903. The reward stands good for one year. $2,000 for Loss of Wife's Affections. The suit or James Touchstone against A. T. Jolly, treasurer of Stoddard county, for alleged alienation of the affections of Touchstone's wife, ended with a verdict for plaintiff for $2,000 damages. The supreme court in banc has made an order in the proceedings instituted by Attorney General Hadley against the Standard Oil company, Waters-Plerce Oil company and the Republic Oil company that Frank Hagerman and A. D. Eddy, attorneys for the Republic Oil company, produce before Robert A. Anthony, commissioner therein, C. L. Nichols, president, and W. T. McKee, secretary of the Republic Oil company, to answer such competent and material questions as may be put to them touching their knowledge of the issue. And the court further orders that W. T. McKee produce and present the stock of the Republic Oil company that it may be offered in evidence. Youngest Missouri Mason. Ray V. Denslow, of Macon, is the youngest entered apprentice Mason in Missouri, probably in the United States It is a rule of that order that candidates shall be 21 years old. Young Denslow was born March 6, 1885, at 6 a.m. Monday evening, March 5 was the regular communication of Censer lodge, No. 172, A. F. & A. M., in Macon to which he had petitioned for the degrees making him a Master Mason. At midnight he was admitted to the lodge and the first degree, that of Entered Apprentice, was conferred, making him an Entered Apprentice Mason a few hours before he was 21 years old. Discovered Improved Carnation. Perry Finn, the Carthage florist, whose recent discovery of an improved carnation brought him into prominence among florists of the United States, is dead. He leaves a wife and son, who will carry out the load of contracts Finn had from florists all over America for slips from his famous "Carthage Carnation." Finn had devoted a large part of his life to experiments with the carnation, and his success preceded his death by only four months. They Robbed a Kansas Cityan. John C. Kearney and George Still, members of a gang which has terrorized suburban residents of St. Joseph for several months, entered pleas of guilty to charges of highway robbery in the criminal court, and each was sentenced to a term of two years in the penitentiary. The specific crime for which they were convicted was committed February 26, when W. H. Coleman, a resident of Kansas City, was held up and robbed of $25. Threaten Another Centraasia Man. Threaten Another Central Man. D. M. Jennings, of Centralia, has received the third of a series of unsigned letters. T. M. Tydings, the city attorney, and Edward Rodemeyer, editor of the Centralia Guard, were threatened with tar and feathers. Mr. Jennings was commanded to stop trying to revoke the saloon licenses. The letters were sent through the mail and postal authorities will take the matter up. Hurt by Being Thrown from Wagon C. D. Bailey, 50 years old, who lives a few miles south of Butler, has been seriously injured in a runaway on the public square at Butler. The neckyoke broke, causing the wagon tongue to drop and the team to run. The tongue caught in the ground, and the sudden jar threw Bailey ten feet in the air and out a distance of 30 feet. He fell head first on the macadam street. Played Billiards with Pupils. Gov. Folk has made public the report of the board of visitors of the state school of mines at Rolla, in which charges are made that director Ladd is neglectful of his duties in frequently being absent and that he has often played billiards in public halls with students of the institution, which in the opinion of the board is prejudicial to the interests of the school. Two-Cent Fare Is Popular. Letters from all over the state expressing sympathy with their resolutions and offering assistance in securing the desired legislation are being received by the members of Chillicothe council No. 48, United Commercial Travelers, since the adoption of their resolution demanding a 2-cent passenger rates on Missouri railroads. Many Latter Day Saints There. At a recent business meeting of the reorganized church of Latter Day Saints in Independence it was reported that the Independence congregation now has a total membership of 1,603. This makes it the largest church in the entire organization by several hundred. The membership is increasing rapidly. An Assistant for Vandiver. W. D. Vandiver, superintendent of the state insurance department has announced the appointment of Prof. J. P. Blanton, as special assistant in his office in the preparation of the forthcoming annual report. For a $100,000 Court House. A large number of taxpayers have presented a petition to the county court urging it to call a special election to vote on a proposition to build a $100,000 court house in the public square at Chillicothe. The county court has issued a call for the election on April 5. A New Jamestown Commissioner. Gov. Folk has appointed Henry T Kent, of St. Louis, a member of the Missouri commission to the Jamestown exposition, vice W. H. Lee, re-signed. 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. Louis, 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. Coal, Kindling, Wood. HAULING AND EXPRESS WAGONS. TRUNKS CONFYED FROM OR TO UNION STATION. Office: 4017 Easton Avenue. B. BELKER, —Dealer in— Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Meat and Vegetable Market. 119 and 1121 Morgan Street. St. Louis, Mo Mrs. Susan Gross, 2609 Pine Street. Millinery. 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-Glass Barber Shop and First-Glass Work Guaranteed. Mrs. W. E. Mack, 26 S. 14th Street, NEATLY PURNISHED ROOMS. St. Louis, Mo. Sexton & Maxwell, First-class Photographers 1407 Market St. Electa Temple, Meets Second Thursday of each month at this shrine Hall, Lugar, and Jefferson Aisles Hall, Lucas and Jefferson Aves. Mrs. Annie D. Hyatt, M. W. P. Lulu O. Dell, Sec'y. 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. ELIZABETH TEMPLE NO. 12 S. M. T. 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. 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. 1539 Gratiot Street, MRS. ANNIE HENRY, Sec. 3614 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, 1002 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. 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 K. of P. Hall.. MRS. KATIE BOSWELL, W.P., 4222 Maffitt Avenue. MISS ALLIE BALLINGER, Sec. afternoon at 3 o'clock MRS. M. J. MITCHELL, W. P. 321 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 o.m. Visiting Knights and Daughters welcome. 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. S. A. COLLINS, M. E. Q. 2220 Hickory Street. M. L. BOYD, W. R. 1766 Newstead Avenue. A. K. & D. of A. The D. L. Martin Juvenile No. 1 meets the third Saturday in each month at 2 p. m. at Douglass hall. S. A. COLLINGTON 3220 Hickory Street. BAINE PITTS, P. P. 3220 Rutger Street. MAMIE WILSON, W. R. Rising Sun Council of East St. Louis, Ill., meets the second Wednesday in each month. MRS. JOSEPHINE JONES, M. E. WM. TAYLOR, M. W. R. All are invited. 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, 261' Lawton Avenue. Mrs. Lenard Tuggle, Edt's. 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 Wed- aceday. ADVERTISING RATES. For one inch, one insertion..... $ 50 For one inch each subsequent insertion ..... 25 For two inches, three months ..... 6 00 For two inches, six months ..... 10 00 For two inches, nine months ..... 14 00 For two inches, twelve months ..... 20 00 standing and transient notices per line ..... 10 Per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....60 Single copy.....05 The St. Louis Palladium is sold at the following places: 2617 Lawton Ave. 2614 Stoddard Ave. 211 North Jefferson avenue. 09 THE DUTY OF A NEWSPAPER. The manager of the Palladium has been most severely criticized for the persistence with which he publishes articles, displaying the corruptness of many of our so-called best (?) people. What some of our race desires is the "squashing" of any incident detrimental to its so-called leaders, because of the class to which they belong. The question arises as to the duty of a newspaper. The public gains its knowledge of the world through the columns of its newspapers and it expects truth from them. It is the height of injustice to cater to an individual, because of the class into which he has been fortunate enough to intrude himself. To a race attempting to climb the ladder of public's good opinion, and reach the pinacle of success in being recognized as a race worthy of a chance, the exposure of any person whose morals are not what they ought to be is just as essential as the removal of a rotten apple from a barrel of good ones. We expect more from our enlightened and educated people. We could excuse an immoral act on the part of an ignorant person on the plea of his ignorance. The Palladium is not seeking notoriety through scathing articles, it is simply trying to print the truth without consideration of class or favor. It has been in vogue since 1883, and the manager is too well versed in the laws of journalism to publish an article criticizing any person without proof of its authenticity. He knows whereof he speaks. Next week, the public will hear some more scathing news. Reporters of the Palladium are especially requested not to attempt to insert articles in the Palladium expressing a contradictory opinion concerning any person about whom the manager has published his opinion Should these articles be published it would subject the Palladium to great criticism and ridicule. A paper is expected to take but one stand on any question, and two articles expressing different opinions would be greatly inconsistent. In our article, "How the Police Board Might Improve Conditions," we do not mean to cast reflection upon the colored men from any particular city. In reference to the dives we do not insinuate against saloons conducted by respectable men of our race. We simply refer to the lowest of dives. Richard III. said, "The name of the king is a tower of strength." So is Olin, the Tailor, at 1244 Franklin avenue. He is in the field to stay, fight and win. See his ad among the advertisers. Easter is near at hand. Have Olin the Tailor, of 1244 Franklin avenue, furnish you with your new suit. He will more than please you. WANTED—Two unfurnished rooms in the vicinity of Pine and Market. Jefferson and Garrison. Apply at 2617 Lawton avenue. Sam, the Tailor, is the man that patronizes Negro business men, and our people ought to patronize him. 204 North Fourteenth street. Mr. Ferguson, the little Chicago man, has opened a restaurant at 113 North Fifteenth street. We anticipate home eating there. Call upon him. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum for Female Trouble. The mothers who dress their girls beyond their means are only sowing the seed of future trouble. We will wager a gold dollar that in less than two weeks some girl and man will be in the holdover at the Four Courts We are going to clean out this class of brutes. Birds of a feather will flock together. We see them daily. Girls that are supposed to be of good character and pure can be seen in company with girls as common as human beings get to be. The girls that are always desiring to go to Chicago or New York and haven't a dollar to their name, but expect to go in the care of some railroad porter, are not the girls to adorn society. How schoolgirls can spend three hours at a skating rink and one hour at the telephone at some drug store and then go home at 12 o'clock at night is something the good people can't understand. Some people have always got their mit out asking for something, invariable asking for money, and when it is not given they say, "I woll not like you." Such like or love belongs to the common and vulgar. We don't want it. We did not have time to attend to our yellow Negro this week, but next week we will give a sermon where two yellow Negro women went to a Chinese dive near the Grand Opera house on Market street. Look out, old girls, we are coming. If a certain Pullman man who runs between St. Louis —— will remain at home when his little duck thinks him away he may learn something to his advantage. He may find her at home dreaming about him, and then he may not. Gosh, what a watermelon that will be when full grown. There is a certain Colored pill roller in this town who must sooner or later ride the Palladium's mule if he doesn't cease his monkey shines with that barber's little beauty. Sure as you live, there'll be a scene, and there'll be another "coon" sent to the morgue or the hospital all carved up with a razor. The girls on Lawton avenue now go on Jefferson Avenue, north of Morgan to use the telephone to call up men and boys. They meet them on the corner of Pine and Jefferson about 8 o'clock and spend two or three hours at a neigh.or's house with some of the dirty dozen. Our Rip Saw Reporter is on to them. The Negro preacher from Memphis said to a business man, "I wonder why that guy (Wheeler) started after me?" Our answer is that he said in the C. M. Church on Fairfax that no black man would ever be appointed to that church. We want to say to this little Negro that the C. M. Church has some able black men in it and they are gentlemen, compared with the yellow Negro from Memphis. A big Mushroom Negro was parading down Chestnut street, last Monday, wondering what Mayor Wells would do if he knew as much as he did. In his pockets were two dollars given him the night before. In his mouth a "rope" as big as a hawser, which smoked like a box of rags, and stunk like hot limberger. He was on his way to meet some other Mushroom Bucks to talk over the welfare of the race. It is such "things" as this that makes a G. A. R. man wished he hadn't enlisted. "How-de-do, sister," said a Colored preacher at the corner of Sixteenth and Market streets, last Thursday. "How is all the folks?" A well-known minister of a well-known church lifted his hat, side-stepped a few times, and bowed low to a well-dressed, dark-skinned beauty. "Quite well, thank you," said the lady, as a smile lit up her face and a light shone in her eyes. The minister took the lady's hand in his. He did not shake it—he just held it—as he continued to smile and ask about her family. Oh, how he was interested in the welfare of her family! He hoped that her mother was better, and her father wasn't worse; and that smile. It began right under his nose and extended back to both ears, and was warm enough to melt a brass kettle. Some day if that duck doesn't quit his mashing, he'll ride the Palladium mule. Two girls and a boy leave the Summer school and walk out Market to Jefferson, and their conduct puts the lowest class to shame. They stand on the northeast corner of Jefferson and Market as long as the police will let them, then ease along to Jefferson and Lawton, where their telephone operations begin. Their next hang-out is the Douglass hall skating rink, where they remain about twenty minutes. They then go north on Jefferson to Washing- "Olin the Tailor, everybody knows, Makes the best up-to-date and best fitting clothes To my store to come, don't fail, And, in return, if necessary, I'll go your bail." OLIN, The Tailor, 1244 Franklin Ave. PHONE: Kinloch D-754. ton, and on the intermediate corners they meet various men and boys. One is a mulatto with a red dress on, with about 70 cents' worth of other clothes; the other a brown-skin girl with a gray coat having a black band on the left arm. The boy is a little, sawed-off coon with a New York overcoat. They make life miserable for decent girls and women. They ought to be in the house of correction. Rev. E. P. Anderson preached a splendid sermon Sunday the 11th, at 11 a.m., from Matthew, 15 chapter. It was greatly enjoyed by all. The lesson teaches that whatever we want we must go to God in earnest and continue to entreat Him until our wants are supplied. The B. Y. P. U. institute held their third quarterly session with Antioch Union last Sunday at 3 p. m. The different unions were well represented. The meeting was called to order by President C. A. Bollinger. Scripture lesson by Rev. S. P. Anderson, prayer was led by Rev. D. Dr. Lacy. By request Sister Mary A. Lawrence, in a few words, made all present feel welcome. Sister Estelle Buckner responded, saying that the B. Y. P. U. felt welcome before coming but were greatly pleased to be greeted in such a hearty manner. A short programme was rendered. Among those who spoke upon the subject, "How our young people should conduct themselves," was Rev. Dr. Lacy. One of the many good things he said, was, that if he knew the Palladium man he would shake his hand for condemning the actions of some of the young people attending the high school. The next session will be held with Compton Hill Union, the third Sunday in June. C. A. Bollinger, president; Viola S. Clay, secretary. DEAD BEATS. COFFIN A mother's meeting that was held under the auspices of the executive board of the W. A. F. M. and E. convention at the First Baptist church. Fourteenth and Clark, Thursday last, was quite a success. Teachers and pupils alike have been intensely interested in the week's work, ending the 23d inst., for examination marks the crowning event of the term and indicates, with some degree of accuracy, what has really been accomplished. The third and last term of the year begins March 26th, and, as already stated in previous issues, in substance, this is an excellent time in which to enter. Lincoln Institute is more and more nearly approximating the continuous session plan; and since points, not classes, are now the essential elements for graduation, it becomes possible for one to be graduated at any time those points have been made. This ought to be an incentive for those who are unable to remain in school so long, consecutively, as a scholastic year of three terms, but who, by attending when it is possible, will eventually find themselves with the required twenty points necessary for securing a life certificate from the Normal department, or with a certificate of graduation from any course desired by the individual. The debate held in the auditorium, March 16, between the young men of the U. L. D. and the young ladies of the O. B., subject, "Resolved, That China on her awakening will become the greatest world power," resulted in a decided victory for the affirmative, debated by the young women, Misses Ruth Cooper of Mexico and Ethel ross of St. Joseph. The negative, Messrs. Virgil Oliver of Marseline and Howard Hickerson of Joplin. Try again young men. President Allen, always fertile in resources that tend toward Race elevation, suggests the feasibility of holding a Negro State's Fair at some time and place during the coming summer months. He will be pleased to hear from the citizens of Missouri relative to such a movement at earliest moment convenient, in order that if satisfactory, the necessary steps for its successful finish may at once be undertaken. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms. Apply at residence of Mrs. Wm. Street. 2733 Mills street. --- M. B. ANTIOCH CHURCH NOTES. Rev. Lewis Lane and Brother Huston Floyd are on the sick list. In spite of the inclement weather, a large number were in attendance. A short programme was rendered. The next meeting will be held at Chamber's Street church, Thursday, April 19, at 8 p. m. The meeting is non-denominational, so all mothers are urged to be present. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. JOSEPHINE SILONE YATES FOR RENT St. Louis, Mo. The Veteran Paperhanger. If you want any paper-hanging done, don't order it until you have seen the Palladium office. It was papered by Mr. J. A. Sydnor, and is one of the best jobs that has ever been done. It would suit the taste of the most fastidious person. Mr. Sydnor's skill is out of the ordinary. He sweeps the paper on the ceiling with such apparent ease that it is a wonder to an observer. Rev. Sydnor and son James have formed a partnership. The elder Mr. Sydnor is in business at 3957 Finney avenue, and the son at 2129 Pine street. Give them a call when you want your spring-cleaning done. WEBSTER GROVES Don't forget the rally Sunday, March 25th, at the First Baptist church, Webster Groves. Rev. Purnell, pastor; Miss E. Brown, secretary. The Young Ladies' Missionary Society is growing rapidly. Mr. E. Johnson is not seen in Web- ster Groves often now; what is the rumor? Mr. Lewis Simms has made his an- nouncement as to a California girl. It will take place in April. The marriage of Mrs. Boyd's daugh- ter, Hattie, took place last week. Dr. J. W. McClellan, 2331 Market street, St. Louis, Mo. Hours—8 to 10 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m. 6 to 8 p. m. Bell, Bomont 983. Kin. D. 605. 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. We will again call the attention of our readers to some of the tailors. Sam, the Tailor, your friend, who is undoubtedly one of the best in St. Louis. All the people go to him to have him make their summer suits. 204 North Fourteenth street. Home cooked meals at all nours. The best of service. Mrs. Susan Stewart, 2601A Lucas avenue. Upstairs. AGENT. Mrs. W. M. Dickerson, of 2714 Lucas avenue, is agent for a book entitled, "Easy Steps For Little Feet." It treats upon the Bible from Genesis to Revelations. She is also agent for a number of other good books. Give her a call, 2714 Lucas avenue. THE PALLADIUM GIVES ITS READERS MORE NEWS THAN ALL THE OTHER RACE PAPERS PUBLISHED IN THE CITY AND STATE. For sale at the office of the St. Louis Palladium, all the goods that are manufactured by the Boston Chemical Co., at Richmond, Va. Furnished room for rent at 2917 Olive street. Mrs. Ella B. Johnson. Stop that cough. Go and get Pickett's Cough Drops. 2 3 SPRING SUITS 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. Is Now Ready To Make Your..... TEL. KI SPRING SUIT all shades and grades, and over 2,000 your means. Satisfaction guaranteed on all. THE ORIGINA SAM W J. WEIS 204=206 N. INDUSTRIAL COAL CO.. G. W. BUTLER, Manager, DEALER IN Coal, Wood and Ice. Expressing and Moving. LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING 2629 MORGAN ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. 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 TONSORIALIST 3320 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. MAURER MEAT and PROVISION CO. CASH MARKETS. 3 and 10 South Jefferson Avenue. Bomont 269M. Kin. D-725 No. 5 South Fourteenth Street. Main 2103A. Kin. D-25. 1402 Market St. 2606 Franklin Ave. 2830 Easton Ave. Kin. C-720. Pork House, 3858 Garfield Avenue. Hainesworth Sisters HAIR GROWERS. Special Attention Given to Cleaning the Scalp and Shampooing the Hair. Hair Grown on Bald Heads. 2131 MARKET ST. (Up Stairs) 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 Done. ST. LOUIS. NOTICE! Louis Reed, born in Shreveport, La., May 20, 1866; in Company I, Eightyeighth 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. PETER H. HARRIS HENRY BROWN. Neatly Furnished Rooms 703 and 711 NORTH 14th. Street. Branches 1433 and 1519 Lucas Avenue, ST. LCUIS, MO. KENRY 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 sisters. 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- VIOLINS, VIOLA BASS. Bell Phone: VIOLINS. Lucile E. Herriford 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. What Will the Senate Committee Do With W. T. Vernon? Several weeks ago the president sen. the name of W. T. Vernon to the senate to succeed that sedate gentleman. Judson Lyons, as register of the treasury. The senate committee has been holding up Prof. Vernon's appointment ever since it received his name, and now we are reliably informed that Vernon will not be confirmed. The senate committee has shown great wisdom in holding up the appointment of Vernon, and given his accusers a thorough hearing. The appointment of such an individual to such a high position would reflect seriously on the senate, and would cast putrid stealth upon the entire government. A few Negro journalists unacquainted with the facts in the Vernon case have been very loud in their preaching of the Kansan's cause, but the Palladium has stood out boldly against Mr. Vernon because we are entirely acquainted with the charges, and fully convinced as to their merit. Sometimes ago the Palladium started for Prof. Vernon, because we knew that he was not the proper man to head such an institution of learning as Quindo college. It was at this time that Prof. Vernon sent his plea to the editor of the Palladium—for mercy, and later coming to St. Louis, and almost on bended knees implored us to spare him. The Palladium does not do things by halves, for we have witnesses who will bear us out in every allegation. He will not deny that he wrote that plea for mercy, and in his own hand writing wherein his guilt is admitted. There is an undeniable tendency among the more intelligent Negroes to suppress such facts as will reflect upon the character of such of their race as may aspire for public favor. This is serious and dangerous. A bad man elevated to office becomes a worse man, for in his exalted position he can but feel immune from conviction—from conviction, for society has condoled his offense, and out of its apparent appreciation has elevated him. WILL ROOSEVELT HEAR HER. WILL ROOSEVELT HEAR HER. Will the president hear Emma Brown in the case of W. T. Vernon? Is it possible that the entire nation will turn a deaf ear to the pleadings of a reputable Negro woman? There is a tendency among the members of the Negro press and race to suppress such facts as will reflect upon such members of the race as may aspire for public honor or advancement. The Palladium man will not become a party to such methods. Big or little, we accord all men fair play, nothing more and nothing less. The woman in the case is known to be of respectable family and honest parentage, and despite what the big fellows have to say, she is entitled at least to the consideration of being heard. If a black man can put on the garb of a minister and attack with impunity the character of defenseless women then the Negroministry had better hide itself away to the tall uncut timbers of forgetfulness. In 1899 the Palladium made its first reference to the W. T. Vernon-Emma Brown affair, and it was at this time that W. T. Vernon wrote his famous plea to John W. Wheeler for mercy. John W. Wheeler still holds that important letter and will reproduce it at the proper time. After all man's reputation counts for little for is often only a mask behind which rest his true self in the character which constitutes the man proper. One Negro journal goes so far as to charge that the lady and her parents have tried to blackmail Prof. Vernon and obtain money from him. This is all bosh and the paper man who made the statement knows as much. If such were the case Prof. Vernon would have long since resorted to legal measures and thereby vindicated himself. On the 11th day of October, 1899, Jno. W. Wheeler received a letter from W. T. Vernon, after having referred to the Emma Brown affair in the Palladium, of October 7, 1899, in which letter Mr. Vernon said, "For God's sake Wheeler do not ruin me, etc." Now if any man doubts these things let him ask W. T. Vernon, and it's the Palladium's life to a ginger snap that he will not deny these words. Right is right since God is God and right the day will win. We have no candidate for the registries. Any clean, honorable Negro will suit the Palladium. It is to be sincerely hoped that in the future when Negro journals enter into the defense of a man that they will know what they are talking about. 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 Kaneas, and doubtless stands well with a number of politicians. The men who indersed 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. $500 Reward! The above amount will be paid to anyone if it can be proven that the White Cross Medical Service, which gives to the entire family the services of a competent physician for one dollar per year, is not the largest service in the world, comprising, as it does, all the latest electrical, surgical and mechanical appliances. The largest X-ray coil in the world, capable of giving patients a thorough examination, and makes a photograph of the internal organs in five seconds. It is also used to cure obstinate cancers and tumors. The large Finsen light, famous in Copenhagen, Denmark, for its cure of consumption and all lung diseases. The electrical department is replete with all the latest Statib Electrical Machines, which perform such wonderful cures in Rheuma*ism, Asthma, Lumbago, Sclatica, and all joint diseases, and instantly stops all pain. It cures in a short time all cases of paralysis and nervous diseases of men and women. A special department for the treatment of all female diseases, curing many patients pronounced incurable by other physicians. Department of men's diseases is specially constructed as to privacy. All chronic, nervous and special diseases are cured by our painless method. Private diseases of men given special attention. These are but a few of the many advantages of the White Cross Medical Service. Piles, fistula and all diseases of the rectum are cured by a painless method. No knife, no cautery, no time lost from work—in fact, a thoroughly painless cure of these most dreaded diseases. In conclusion, we ask all the readers of this grand paper to come and inspect this up-to-date medical service at a cost of only one dollar per year for medical services to the whole family, at your home, in case of sickness or accident. Join the service to-day. Sickness comes to every family. Drop a postal to our representative, J. H. Mayes, the U. S. Ins. Man, 1309 Merchant street, who will call and explain fully. Remember, you get a doctor to your home in case of any disease or accident for one dollar the whole year for the whole family. Telephone, Main 1886. WHITE CROSS MEDICAL SERVICE, 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. NOTICE! J. E. BAILEY. H. P. VOERSTER. BAILEY TRANSFER COMPANY. 1405 Olive Street. Special attention given to handling of freight from Wabash R. R., as well as other west side lines. It would be to your interest to ask our prices, for we are offering the St. Louis business men some inducements. Phones. 4273-4980 Sta. 61 A. Dandruff credited, hair invigorated, falling hair stopped, many diseased scalps cured quickly and permanently, thus insinuating glossy and luxurious growth. One application convincing. Guaranteed safe and harmless, lightly fully perfumed pomade, a superb dressing for the Hair. Price 25c and 50c by mail. (1c stamps accepted) Taylor's Face Cream and Beautifier MARVELOUS INDEED! TRY IT! it removes Pimples, Tan, Sunburn, Ringworms, blackheads, thereby giving a Soft, Smooth, perfect skin look and beautifier Safe and harmless. Price 25c by mast. PERSONAL. LOST A BOOK. The Palladium man lost a Standard diary book. Lost Monday. Will pay for it when returned to 2617 Lawton avenue. Did you see Sexton's new "ad." in the Palladium? Read, and take advantage. Sweeda McGrew has been cooking at the Dougrew for a few days. She is getting down to business. Mrs. Albert, Sexton (nee Ellison), the wife of the photographer, is now visiting her husband's people in Fort Scott. Kas., on her way home to Chicago. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at 2023 Walnut street. Call and see Mrs. Nannie Young. 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. FOR SALE—6-room brick cottage, $1,850; 10-room stone front, $4,200. Hutchins Inge, Douglass hotel building. When a person wants to put one or two lines in the Palladium he must first put up 5 cents for each line, or nothing goes. If the ministers of the A. M. E. church are championing the cause of W. T. Vernon, they could be engaged in better business. 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. 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. 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." DIDN'T APPRECIATE LOVE'S EVOLUTION. She—What if I have loved another, dear? Don't you know it has only prepared me for the greater, higher love I have for you? He—That's all right, but how do I know that the love you now have for me isn't preparing you for a greater, higher love for some one else? Mexico is said to produce about 80 per cent of the total world's production of sisal hemp. SOMETHING NEW AT211 N.JEFFERSON Diamond Ring's GIVEN AWAY FREE. Any lady or gentleman who will solicit us 100 customers whose work will amount to $1 each, will be given a diamond ring free. A gold-filled watch will be given to those who secure 50 customers for us. For further particulars consult [Name] Mrs. Caroline Nelson, the great spiritualistic clairvoyant and medium, who has the peculiar gift of revealing to you the past, present and future, being in direct communication with the spirit world. In regards to love affairs, business transactions, and your future in life, she is inestimable. Terms reasonable. Main office, 2305 Market street. Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum tor Female Trouble. M. R. FACTS FROM THE PALLADIUM SCRAP BOOK. Mrs. Cora Wheeler, wife of C. H. Wheeler, died March 9th, 1893, at 6:40 o'clock, and was buried March 11th, at Greenwood cemetery, block D, grave 18. Rev. Cottman officiated at the funeral services. March 16th, 1893, Bishop Brown died at Washington, D. C. He was 75 years of age. In 1884, J. W. Wheeler, western editor of the Palladium, with offices at 2612 Baldwin street. 1891—Chariton Tandy appointed land agent under Hon. John W. Noble. 1892—Prof. John B. Vashon was the first subscriber for The Western Palladium. 1893—Charles Turner elected sergeant-at-arms of city council. August 3, 1893—J. W. Wheeler took charge of St. Paul's chapel for six weeks, the pastor having gone south for his health. 1895-W. M. Farmer, C. K. Robinson and W. C. Henderson organized the American Eagle. 1895-P. H. Murray issued The Advance. 1896—The Eagle, controlled by C. H. Dodge and W. C. Henderson, headquarters at 1421 Morgan. December, 1896—Sandy Mix died. March 30, 1896—American Eagle published by R. A. Hudlin, 208 North Sixth street. December 13, 1897—American Eagle published with C. H. Dodge editor and James Daniel Miller manager. 1897—Eagle also had on its staff S. J. Wilkinson, editor-in-chief, and J. Daniel Miller, political editor. 1898—James Daniel Miller controls the setock of the Eagle. 1888- The St. Louis Sun appeared, in charge of Aaron Jones. 1898—The Sun and Eagle appeared as independent or democratic. October 20, 1898—Dr. D. W. Scott nominated against Maj. Pearce for congress. Maj. Pearce was on the regular republican ticket, Scott independent. Nov. 8, 1898—Hon. Dr. D. W. Scott received over six hundred votes, against Pearce (rep.), 15,197; Kern (dem.), 12,-861; Joy (rep.), 21,125; against Noonan (dem.), 18,512; Bartholdt, 11,899, against Gill (dem.), 8,019, in the Twelfth, Eleventh and Tenth congressional districts, respectively. Dr. Scott has never recovered from this fall. ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished rooms for rent at 2914 Lawton avenue. Mrs. Woodruff. Rooms to rent at 2623 and 2641 Pine street. Nearly furnished rooms to rent from $1.25 per week upward. Mrs. L. W. Johnson. 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 Vandeventer avenue. Phone, Lindell 3112. Will you please come up to our office, 2617 Lawton avenue. Ask your friends if they read The Palladium. They miss the news and doings if they don't. Mrs. John Tumalty attempted suicide with carbolic acid at her home in Bowling Green, Mc. Pickett's Headache Powders give instant relief 2601 Lawton avenue fice 2008 Walnut street, St. Louis. courts. Damage suits a specialty Practise in both criminal and civil Phone, Kin.. A 1911. Hair Dressing New or Experimental, but an Old, Preparation of Proven Merit. Hair Dressing is an ideal Hair Pomade. It is that can in any way injure the hair. You can do any time without any bad effects. 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It does not affect the color of the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing softens harsh, stubborn, refractory hair, prevents it from becoming dry and brittle, and enables you to do it up in any style consistent with your hair. It also provides a rich look look so much desired. As Hair Grower we consider Nelson's Hair Dressing the equal of anything made. It supplies the needed oil directly to the roots of the hair, softens and invigorates the scalp, thereby removing dandruff and promoting the growth of the hair. Stops the hair from falling out, breaking off and splitting at the ends, which is nearly always due to lack of natural oil in the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing is an excellent remedy for all kinds of Scalp Diseases such as Tetting, Itching and Scaling of the Scalp, Dandruff, &c. Nelson's Hair Dressing is delightful and fun, up in handmade 4-on-4 chairs and sold everywhere by druggists and agents at 25 cents a box. 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My poy eens bos feeble and I grew very pale weak, I began to have pains about any heart and it flattered a great deal. X became greatly alarmed about my con- dition. My mother knew about the vir- taes of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills, as they had given her back her health when she ‘was nearly wasting to death, and when she found that they were good for rhen- ‘matism too, she began to give them to me about a month after I was attacked. ‘That was in the early part of March, 1903, and by June they had driven away tho pains and swelling and had restored my appetite and color. Then I felt strong enongh to take up a line of out. door work aud now, in October, I ree gard myself as entirely well and I am about to go into a foundry again at St. Louis.” Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills also eure ‘other diseases springing from im- pare blood or disordered nerves, such as sciatica, locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis and all forms of weakness in male or female. They may be had at all draggists or directly from the Dr. ‘Williams Medicine Company, Schenec- tady, N.Y. CHURCH CELEBRITIES. Joseph Nix, the Wesleyan reformer, took 3,845 signatures to the pledge in -@ nine days’ gospel temperance meet- ing recently held in Bradford, Eng: dand Rey. Silvester Horne has a billiard ‘Tocm at Whitefield tabernacle, London, says the Ram's Horn, and he says it has been the best recruiting ground for his church. Rey. Mr. Rowell of Porter, I. Ta. wields the sledge in his blacksmith shop on week days and attends to his ministerial duties on Sundays. He r2- cently married Anna Gardner and Sam Acre in his blacksmith shop, not even stopping long enougif to wash his face. Father Boulet, a venerable Oregoa priest, blessed with an abundance of this world’s goods, has decided to dis~ ose of some of his wealth by building churches. He ts now building a church at Blaine, in that state, and has offered the Catholics of Lyndon to erect ons there, provided only that they secure the site. Father F. Ramsey, after 40 years of Tabor in the wilds of Ashantiland, Af- rica, {s spending a brief vacation in the United States, One of his experiences was when he was captured by the Ashantis, who, while they allowed hin:- self and family freedom during the day, bound him in irons every night. ‘Mr. Ramsey still carries his shackles about with him on his travets. Rey. Robert Hurley is the only Con- Bregational yminister who is a member of that famous London club, the Athe- acum, and ke fs alsoa F. R, 8. It 13 ‘curious to refiect that waereas he has made a world-wide reputation as a mathematician, he showed but little aptitude for mathematics as a boy, and ‘was 14 before he really knew his mul- tiplication table. An Exception. “Yes, I'm always in ho” waver.” “Gee, you must have a mode! jan- {tor.”"—Houston Post. GRAND TO LIVE And the Last Laugh Is Always the Best. “Six -months ago I would have Jaughed at the idea that there could te anything better for a table bever- ‘age than coffee,” writes an Onio wom- an—“now I laugh to know there is.” “Since childhood 1 drank coffee as freely as ay other member of the family. The result was a puny, sick- fy girl, and as I grew into woman- hood I did not gain in health, but was afflicted with heart trouble, a weak and disordered stomach, wrecked merves and a general breaking down, ‘till last winter at the age of 38 I seemed to be on the verge of con- sumption, My friends greeted me with ‘How bad you look! What a ter. rible color!’ and this was not very comforting. “The doctors and patent medicines id me absolutely no good. I was thoroughly discouraged. “Then I gave up coffee and com- menced Postum Food Coffee. At first { didn’t like it, but after a few trials and following the directions exactly, at was grand. It was refreshing and eatistying. In a couple of weeks I no- ticed a great change. I became stronger, my brain grew clearer, I was mot troubled with forgetfulness as in coffee times, my power of endurance was more than doubled. The heart trouble and indigestion disappeared and my nerves became steady and strong. “I began to take an interest in things about me. Housework and ome-making became a pleasure. My #riends have marveled at the change and when they Inquire what brought Mt about. T answer ‘Poste Food Cot- tfee, and nothing else in the world.’” Narre given by Postum Co., Battle sCroek, Mich. Thore's a reason. Read the little Nbooh, “The Road to Wellville,” pkg. THE DISAPPEARING DIME. Clever Trick by Means of Which You Can Mystify Your Friends. Provide yourself with a piece of {ndia rubber cord, about 12 inches tong, and a dime with a hole on the adge; attach the dime to the cord with a piece of white sewing silk, and after having done this, sew the cord to your coat sleeve lining, but be very careful and ascertain that the end upon which the dime is at- tached does not extend lower than within two inches of the extreme end of the sleeve when the coat f3 on. It is better to have the dime in the left arm sleeve. Having done this, bring down the dime with the right hand, and place it between the thumb and index finger of the left hand, as rep- Hh Rus 2 v ae” resented in the acompanying cut, and, showing it to the company, tell them that you will give the coin to anyone present who will not let it slip away. You must then select one of the au- dience to whom you proffer the dime, and just as he is about to receive it you must let it slip from between your fingers, and the contraction of the elastic cord will make the coin disappear up your sleeve, much to the astonishment of the person who thinks he is about to receive it. This feat can be varied by pretending to wrap the coin in a piece of paper or handkerchief. Great care should be taken not to let any part of the cord be seen, as this would, of course, dis. ecver the trick. This is one of the most surprising feats of legerdemain, and its chief beauty consists in its extreme simplicity. Another good trick is to stand an egg upright. The _unceremonious manner in which the Great Navigator performed this feat, by breaking one end, is famillar to all who have read the aneedote of “Columbus and the Egg.” Evidently at that time it was considered impossible to stand an egg on its point, Such, however, is not the case, says Good Literature. By taking an egg (a large one is the best), and well shaking it so that the yolk may be broken and mixed with the white, it can be balanced, by any- one with a “steady hand,” upon its broad end. A piece of glass, or slate or any smooth and even surface, is best adapted for this experiment. ‘To. display water betwitched, fill a wine glass with water to the brim. Lay a piece of card flat upon it, and turn It over, keeping the card mean: while in place with the hand. When the glass is inverted the card will not fall, though the hand be removed, neither will the water run out, being kept in position by atmospheric pres. sure. Place the glass thus inverted on a smooth wooden table, near the edge, and cautiously draw away the card. The water will still not run out so long as the glass is not moved but the moment any one lifts it the Nea ae PONIES SMALL AS DOGS. Miniature Horses from Iceland Which Have Been Made Pets by London Soctety. London society has a bad case of the zoologicals. Tiger cats, gentle little lemurs; gazelles, with thelr “soft brown eyes;” fretful porcupines, and ent-eatere have all in turn been made pets, but they have all been de- throned as rulers of petdom by the parlor ponies of Iceland. ‘These’ tiny creatures are the funni- est little things imaginable. They are © = adi of GO) eb el Sites. I) GEREN Vide eee i PesZ & Wh i) \ GLA SEA Vy) gs gst ‘ 5 ve- Te ff <== go larger than a Newfoundland doz— their eight is 28 inches, slightly less than that of the ordinary table—are as woolly as sheep, and quiet as lambs. Seven of these little fellows were Imported by Mr. Jamrach, the natural- ist, and he insists, says the New York American, that they -are quite at home and well mannered in the house and that a baby might play safely with them. Two of the herd are chestnuts, two monse, one bay, one Dlack, but the “pick of the bunch” is the smallest of all, has a long cream colored coat and a tail that sweeps the floor. All seven were bought at $75 each on the first day of their exhibition, One of the customers is an inti. mate friend of the qncen, so that it is quite probable that a pigmy pony will find a royal mistress. ‘Unhealthiest Capital. St. Petersburg is now considered to be the unbealtbiest capital in Europe. BOOMERANGS. The Truth About This Queer Native ‘Weapon of the Australian ‘Tribesmen. More has been written, and less understood, of thé boomerang than of almost any other weapon. It is. gen: erally known to be a flat stick of wood bent into a shap which suggests a combination of a “V” and a “U,” although with the extremities spread apart until they are at right angles with each other. In point of fact, boomerangs are of almost every shape from semi-cireu- lar to nearly straight, and seem to depend for their efficiency not so muck upon the evident form as upon the curves which are shown on their flat sides. If one takes a boomer- ang and looks along its. sharp outer edge, it is seen that this edge pre- ee a wavy appearance—a delicate- ly adjusted sinuosity like the line of a long screw. This curve is not elaborately fashioned or smoothed into evenness; the hard wood of which the boomerang is usually made being picked out with short blows from a sharpened flint held in the hand, almost always shows, indeed in- definite irregularities. What rule of construction the savage artificer “follows even he h{m- self would probably be unable~ to say. Yet he has some definite plan in mind, no doubt, for while tie chips ‘and pecks away at the wood, he takes frequent squints along its edge to see how his cunrves are progressing. You ee never see two boomerangs that are just alike. but all are similar in ‘their relaticn of curves along the flat side. The boomerang maker knows instinctively just where his boomer- ang will go when he throws it, al- though he never seems to aim any ‘two in the same way. More lies have been told about tke boomerang, declares the Philadelphia Se il Tiss Gs Wit, ; NEE \ | INI Gon NIN NG a Ja \ MN hh \ ae Doms Rovere Tie Press, than can well be enumerated. and nearly every’ Australian traveler comes back with a fresh assortment One hears of men who can so throw a boomerang that it kills an enemy behind a tree, and then come flutter- ing cheerfuily back to its owner, who thereupon hurls it on a fresh mission of carnage. A flock» of frightened cockatoos, speeding in in- tricate girations through the air to escape the attack of natives who want a bird for dinner, are pursued at every turn by these crratie weapons, which strike them down by the dozen, and then return to the hand that cast them. Old wives’ fables, these, at which Australians laugh, knowing tn the nature of things their falsity. In the -first place. the war boom- erang is not made for return, and is only slightly bent. so that it may go hopping and bounding along the earth like a hoop, and make big holes tn the body of the adversary. These are of hard, heavy wood. and ugly things to faflict a blow; but the return boom- erang {s simply a plaything, or to be used in light hunting, and although it might give a man a painful rap. could not seriously injure him, As for the cockatoo story, It has this much truth—that a native boomerang hurler, if he saw a flock flying by him in a straight course, could so cast his weapon as to come upon them un: awares at a given pceint, and, rer haps knock on? down; but his boom- erang would drop. too, having no power of flight after it has struck any- aaa A PUZZLED, GEOGRAPHER. Teacher says that Miseissinp! Is the Indian name for “Father of Waters.” Why don't they call it Mister-sipp!? And {s Miss-ouri one of his daughters? =A. D. Condon, in St. Nicholas Enterprising Girls ‘The 12-year-old daughter of a farm: er, of Pipestone county, Minn., plowed one hundred and twelve acres ofthis farm for him. ‘The youngest type-setter- of whom there is any record is the nins-year-old daughter of a New York newspaper man. She does the work well. ‘The editor of a weekly paper pub- lished near Palatka, Fla., announced in a recentNissue of the paper that the greater part of its contents had been put in type during his iliness by biz young daughters, aged 12 snd 14. A Living Library. Aprina Indian library is an interest- ing one. An Arizona judge, who haz been studying this tribe, says that they select several promising youths of their tribe from time to time for repos- itaries of their traditions, and they are carefully instructed in the historical le- gends pertaining to their tribe, being reqyired to commit them faithfully to memory. They in turn instruct their sucgessors, and thus preserve the tra- ditions in the exect language recited by ‘their ancest=rs of many years aga, SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON. & Temperance Lesson—International Sunday School Lesson for March 25. TEMPERANCE LESSON. cial Lecturer of the Cook County (Chicago) Sunday ‘School Asso- elation on the International S. 8. Lessons.) (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.) Golden Text: “At last itbi teth likeas ent and stingeth like an adder.” ‘Text: Proverbs 28:20-35. “Who cries ‘woe'? who ‘alas’? who haa stripes? who complaints? Who has wounds without cause? who redness of eyes? They who linger long over wine, who often taste mixed wine. Look not upon the wine when tt is red, when it sparkles in the cup. At the end ‘it bites like a snake. It pierces like an adder. ‘Thou wilt see strange things. Queer things thou wilt say. Thou wilt be like one who is sleeping at sea, like one at sea ina violent storm. ‘I have been struck, but I feel no pain, I have been beat ‘en, Iam not conscicus of it.’ When (shall) T awake from my wine I will seek it yet again.”—Translation from Ingernational Critical Commentary. This translation of the Hebrew text should be compared with, and is sub- stituted for, the rendering in the Eng- lish version. It is both interesting and instructive. ®The Drunkard’s Portrait Gallery.” This lesson depicts as possibly no other Scripture lesson does in strik- ingly accurate terms the portrait of a drunkard. The picture is not only de- seriptive; it is prophetic. It de- scribes not only the drunkard as nz 4s, but also the tippler as he will be if he continues to remata long at the wine. The portrait is true to life, Its counterpart may be seen any day reeling along the streets of any of cur large cities. The Evils Following Intemperance. How grapnically they are here de- scribed! Let us note them one by one. First, a life filled with “oh” and “alas.” These words are tnter- Jections, not nouns. No translation can do justice to them. No attempt is here made to describe the innumer- able woes, regrets, and pains which come to the intemperate man. Oh, the regret of ruined fortune, lost friends, ruined health! How like an innumer- able host they press down upon him! Then there comes “contention and Babbling.” “Contention’—the braw! ing and strife which are the reeul: of drunkenness. “Babbling”—whict may mean meditation, —sorrowfu’ thought, or complaining. This giver us a picture of the morning after when the drunkard is thinking over the foolishness of his conduct, and i: complaining of what he has lost by hie sin, He may have lost home, friends loved ones, reputation, position. An¢ now he is in a spirit of complaining because things seem to have gon¢ against him when in reality his own profligacy is responsible for his sac condition, Then he has “wounds without cause:” hurts which ke would not have had had he beer sober. I have oftentimes visited men in some of our city hospitals who were not able to account for the wounds which may havo caused even the am- putation of a limb. Lying there ir their beds bruised and crippled they have confessed that they did not know how they received sucn wounds, Had they been sober men they would not have had these “wounds without cause.” ‘Then “dimness of sight,” or “red- ness of eyes” is another affliction of the inebriate. The vision is changed, blurred, darkened as the wine touche: the brain. We are all familiar with the red, blurred eye of the drunkard. It lacks brightness, clearness. luster. Such is the ewful portrait of those who “tarry long at the wine.” Tipplers Soon Become Tarriers. If we tipple at the wine it will not be long before we tarry at it. Then the awful portrait here described will be true to our lives. The only safe at- tittide for us to take is the position advocated by the Bible. “Look not on the wine when it is red in the cup.” Do not put yourself in the way of strong drink. Avoid the saloon, Pasi it by, Shun those part'es and those gatherings where the wine glass play: any part, “Touch not, taste not, handle noi.” is the only safe position t take. ‘The Last Touch to the Picture. We have here described not merely the present, but also the eternal ruiz wrought by drink: “At Jast it bite» like a serpent, and stingeth like ap adder.” Its consequences are fatai not only in this life but in the lite to come. No drunkard shall enter the xingdom of Heaven. But you say, “I uever expect to be a drunkard.” No neither did the man who has just filled a drunkard’s grave. No drunk- ard ever did. Watch out for the wine when it is in its attractive stages— “when it is red, when it giveth its volor: when it ntoveth itself aright,” or. as it may be translated, “when f goeth,down smoothly.” Beware of it in its attractive stages, when to sip It seems not only perfectly harmless, but, on the contrary, thrilling and inspiring. Remember that the ser- In Every Wine Cup. Look right down to the very bottom of avery wine cup and see there a coiled serpent ready to spring a: your tnroat and take your very tife, Remember that the same light which at- tracts the moth kills it. We can walk the streets on a summer evening and see hundreds of these insects lying dead around the light. Remember thar while wine tickles and pleases, it ynins and ¥ills. Wine not oni; stupefies, saddens, brings sorrow, :als- tortune and regret; but, worse than all this. it damns the soul eternally ane “orever. 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Coriain Cure for Fevertskaces, tonstipatians Homaeche De Stomach Proabien, ectning norms Guay, {Wersets They Brcail sp olde sees boat (eae iethe EN Forel Jar Se OLMSTED, LeRoy: NY On Bee Supplies and Incubators ‘WE PAY TRE FREIGHT OX IUUBATORS Sauistacton Guarentesd, CATALOGUE FREE. LAY MPG. CO. HIGOINSVILLE, MO, and EAST 87, LOUIS, IL2. ARKER’S HEADACHE POWDERS ‘QUIGKLY GURE HEADACHE, NEURALGIA AND FEVERS. Price 10c. Thousands use and indorse them Coxraim No Nauconies, Sold for twenty years, LEGAL ADVICE {i,t one: INTAaTAIS LAW MURKaU.Seorins ootuteuiceus PATENTS frit rccecee FITZGERALD & 00., Bex Ry Washington DC. ANB a8 GRACE AND DANCING. Women Should Employ Means That Make for Suppleness and Ease of Movement. Fancy dancing, under the direction of a master of the art, is sure and unmistakable means of gaining repose, dignity, ease and grace of manner, says Mme. Qui Vive, in the Chicago Record-Herald. It makes the muscles flexible, and in consequence the movements of the limbs are natural and spontaneous. It brings the body to the normal condition, so reducing flesh when there is too much and increasing tissue when there is not enough. Dancing is as old as the human race. The little child dances by instinct, as a kitten rolls and jumps about in play. The Spartans had a law obliging parents to exercise their children in dancing from the age of five. The Greeks made the art of dancing into a system BALLET A FRENCH DANCER. expressive of sentiments, and the most eminent Greek sculptures studied the attitudes of the public dancers as aids to their work. Aristotle places dancing on the same plane as poetry, and says in his Poetics that there are dancers who, by rythm applied to gesture, express thought, manners, action and life. To return to more modern matters. Awkwardness is an unnatural physical condition, the same as crossed eyes or any other disfiguring defect, and the individual who is afflicted should give this matter the same attention that she would give to an illness. Grace is not only beautiful but it is health-giving. That woman who holds her head and back properly is seldom a victim of spinal trouble while the erect chest is an absolute safeguard against diseases of the lungs. An easy, natural carriage gives strength and endurance. The woman who is bent and stooped tires easily for her bones and muscles are not working at best advantage. RULES FOR THE EYES. Do Not Get the Attention They Should, Although Contribute So Largely to Beauty. Although the eyes contribute more than almost any other feature to personal beauty, they get surprisingly little attention from the majority of persons. Here are a few simple rules for preserving their strength and brightness: Do not read by firelight. When possible protect the eyes from the direct glare of lamp, gas and candlelight. Do not read or work in such a dim light that an effort is necessary to see clearly. If the eyes are tender, wear smoked or tinted glasses. Never apply soap near the eyes. Bathe them once daily, the lids be open, in tepid water. It is best to use an eye bath or egg cup, and to open and close the lids in the water. Do not apply any face cream near the eyes. Put nothing on the lashes but the best of unscented oil. Never cut the lashes in the belief that they will be improved. Keep in mind that white cliffs, stretches of sand and of snow are injurious, and must be guarded against with glasses. QUOTATIONS FOR DINNER CARD Quotations for Dinner Cards. Quotations for Dinner Carols. There is always a demand for dinner card sentiments and these from Shakespeare are very appropriate: "May good digestion wait on appetite and health on both." "Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table." "Let them be welcome then, for we are prepared." "A good digestion to you all, and once more I shower a welcome on ye, welcome all." "I am glad to see you; much good if do your heart." "Better cheer may you have, but not with better heart." "Good sister, let us dine and never fret."—Madame Merri. Pretty Plant Stand Take a common stepladder, paint it green and screw on small casters, so that it can be moved easily. Stand the pots on the steps. Mine has a basket of running vines on the top step which hangs down the sides. I put the small slips on the low back step. The stand can readily be moved to the different windows. For Brittle Nails Rub a little skin food into your nails every night. It will keep them from breaking. Wear a pair of old gloves when you work. THE DAILY COURTESIES. Laws of Etiquette Apt to Be Broken Quickly by One That Lacks Good Home-Breeding. Like the attention a child is trained to give to its person should be that called to certain rules of good breeding at home. There are many who adopt an extremely polite air to strangers that fall in the first application of courtesy to the family, says Hortense Prevost. The man that is not polite to his wife should not be surprised if his sons show the same lack of deference to their mother, nor should he feel hurt if that same lack is shown to him personally, as children are great mimics. The girl who is not reared to be polite to her father, mother, sisters and brothers will just as surely be guilty of breaking the laws of etiquette in her treatment of other people as opportunity affords. A thin veneer of good manners breaks very soon when worn by a person who has not been used to its polish, and the boor shows plainly. Just why relations should think if not worth while to be polite to one another is not quite clear; but it is the rule, apparently, and many seem to think it is not necessary to be courteous to one's own family. By courtesy is meant more the observance of small things, like holding open a door, or placing a chair, or lifting the hat, from the men and boys to their feminine kin the regard for an expressed opinion, the pleasant recognition and the smile from the women and girls to their "men toks," to use a homely, but proper appellation. If a man is visiting, say at a house party, what would be thought of him if he failed to give a morning salutation to other guests? Yet some men do not hesitate to bring only sour looks and fault-findings for the matutinal greetings in their own homes. A woman who snaps and is caustic to those she meets away from home so soon finds her mistake that she is forced, by the very exigencies of the case, to change her methods; yet she may keep up those disagreeable ways in the bosom of her family, and never think that she is to be blamed. Those in charge of young people should insist upon the observance of the spirit of politeness as well as the letter. Only by instilling deeply into the youthful mind the fact that politeness must be more than an occasional practice, that it must be an immutable law, just as is personal cleanliness can true courtesy become established and an ever-present fact and habit. LETTERS: CROSS STITCH. The Ones Here Given Intended for Marking Blankets, But May Be Used for Various Purposes. These letters are intended for marking blankets, but they will answer just as well for any article where a distinct letter is needed, and, of course, on finer textures the stitches will be OLD FASHIONS REVIVED NOW. smaller and the letters themselves proportionately decreased in size. Ingrain cotton, flax thread, or washing silk are the best materials for use for marking with. The colors chosen should correspond with the stripe at end of blanket, or with the ribbon that is used to bind the edge. UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT. How the Missionary Society Obtained a Goodly Sum for the Treasury —The Clever Invitations. A missionary society sent out these unique invitations with a tiny silken bag, the result being a goodly sum for the treasury: "Hail to thee, lady! and the grace of heaven "This gracious greeting Shakespeare wrote so long ago. wrote so long ago. And we repeat it to thee, bidding thee to our feast. A silken bag we send, and ask of thee To place within its lustrous folds A coin for every rich crowned year That o'er thy head has passed, and, Lady, straightway reach the century mark, That every silken fold be rounded out to fullness." On the date mentioned each lady on arriving deposited her bag in a receptacle provided and in charge of an attendant. After the serving of a cup of tea or chocolate the bags were emptied and the contents counted. A short musical programme followed.—Madame Merr. Hand Embroidery Hand embroidery is used whenever a woman can afford it either out of her own skill or from her purse. Some of the designs are very elaborate. They are butterfiles, in tiny stitches, and wide-lipped baskets with handles overflowing with posies, but simpler designs, which can be done at home and yet which add so much to the elegance of a garment, consist merely of a vine and dot. HEARING WAS TOO GOOD. Examinee Who Could Hear the Tick of a Watch When Not Running. "The physical examination of new policemen often furnishes a lot of amusement," remarked Chief of Police Hayes the other day while in a reminiscent mood, relates the Kansas City Independent. "Catch questions don't go, of course, but every now and then they are asked by way of a josh. I remember a young fellow, he's now a sergeant—who fell into the water you ever saw. The doctor had examined him up and down and all around, and then declared that he would make a test of his hearing. Taking a watch out of his pocket, with a wink at me, he asked: 'Do you hear that tick?' "Yes, perfectly,' the young man answered. "He held it a foot from the applicant's ear. "Still hear it?' he asked. "Yes, sir.' "Now stand back three paces.' The young man did so. "Now, said the examiner, 'do you hear it from that distance?' The applicant listened intently. Then he smiled and nodded. "You certainly have the most remarkable hearing I ever came across," said the examiner. "That watch has not been running for three weeks." NO REST NIGHT OR DAY. With Irritating Skin Humor—Hair Began to Fall Out—Wonderful Result from Cuticura Remedies. "About the latter part of July my whole body began to itch. I did not take much notice of it at first, but it began to get worse all the time, and then I began to get uneasy and tried all kinds of baths and other remedies that were recommended for skin humors; My hair began to fall out and my scalp itched all the time. especially at night, just as soon as I would get in bed and get warm, my whole body would begin to itch and my finger nails would keep it irritated, and it was not long before I could not rest night or day. A and asked me to try the currant cure, and I tried the currant application helped me wonderfully. For about four weeks I would take a hot bath every night and then apply the Cucurica Gintment to my whole body; and I kept getting better, and by the time I used four boxes of Cucurica I was entirely cured, and my hair stopped falling out. D. E. Blankenship, 319 N. Del. St., Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 27, 1905." ONE-ARMED APP AUSE. Cooperative Hand-Clapping by Two Men with One Hand Mme. Bernhardt had just returned from a spin in a motor car. Her face was flushed, and she wore a skirt of sealskin. "Madame," said a reporter who speaks French, "what do you regard as the greatest triumph of your career?" The great artist smiled. "My greatest triumph?" she mused. "Well, I think perhaps my greatest triumph was the first night of L'Alignon at the end of the third act. "The third act was passionately applauded, but, as I stood before the curtain, the applause was drowned under a burst of laughter. "The laughter came from the topmost gallery. The audience's eyes, and my eyes, too, were turned reproachfully thither. And as we looked the reproach died out of our faces. For what do you suppose we saw." One armed men standing up in the front row, side by side, quite oblivious of the amusement they created, co-operating with the remaining hands to add to the applause." Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh- Medicine Sent Free Send no money—simply write and try Botanic Blood Balm at our expense. Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) kills or destroys the poison in the blood which causes the awful aches in back and shoulder blades, shifting pains, difficulty in moving fingers, toes or legs, bone pains, swollen muscles and joints of rheumatism, or the foul breath, hawking, spitting, dropping out, soot, but hearing, spees飞ing before the doctor, and crying in catarrch. Botanic Blood Balm has cured hundreds of cases of 30 or 40 years' standing after doctors, hot springs and patent medicines had all failed. Most of these cured patients had taken Blood Balm as a last resort. It is especially advised for chronic, deep-seated cases. Impossible for any one to suffer the agonies or symptoms of rheumatism or catarrh, while or after taking pure and rich, thereby giving a healthy blood supply. Cures are permanent and not a patching up. Drug store, $1 per large bottle. Sample of Blood Balm sent free and prepaid, also special medical advice by describing your trouble and writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. The moment a man perceives that he has been fleeced then he begins to feel sheepish, showing how strong is the law of association of ideas.—Puck. WHY WOMEN NEED STRENG WHY WOMEN NEED STRENGTH WRITE US FREELY and frankly, in strictest confidence, telling all your troubles, and stating your age. We will send you FREE ADVICE, in plain sealed envelope, and a valuable book on "Home Treatment for Women." Address: Ladies' Advisory Department, The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. G 67 Douzen Have the Opportunity. Duzen had just returned from a business trip to a little town, and he was telling about the hotel there, which he described as the very worst he ever knew. To cap his troubles there, he awoke in the light and found the gate escaping. "But then," said he, "you couldn't blame the gas. I would have escaped myself if there had been another hotel in the place." -Stray Stories. Bothered by Lawyers. Widow-If John had only made a will there wouldn't be all this difficulty about the property. Would the lawyers bother you? "Bother me? They almost worry me to death. I declare I sometimes wish that John hadn't died." -Tit-Bits. To Cuba, Every Friday, the Havana Limited A swell Pullman train of dining car, club car with smoking room, barber shop and bath room, with barber and valet in attendance; stateroom, drawing room and observation sleeping cars, leaves St. Lov's at 4:55 P. M. via the Mobile and Ohio R. R., and arrives at the steamship docks at Mobile 3:00 P. M. Saturdays. On arrival of the Havana Limited, the palatial nineteen-ninth, twelfth, "Prince George" sails, and passes into the harbor of Havana at sunrise Mondays. Returning, the S. S. "Prince George" sails from Havana at 5:00 P. M. Wednesdays, arriving at Mobile at daylight Fridays, and the Havana Limited leaves the steamship docks at 9:00 A. M. and arrives at St. Louis Saturday mornings. A delightful week's outing—inexpensive and full of interest. Low rate excursion tickets good for six months. Call on your home Agent or write Jno. M. Beall, General Pasenger Agent, St. Louis. Seemed Unlikely. She—I see that in the preface to your volume of poems you say you haven't an experience. He (laughingly)—Yes, but that was before the book was published. for the book *was* published. "Why, has some one read it?"—Stray Stories. Popular Line to the East The splendid passenger service of the Nickel Plate Road, the care 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 clean. Pullman Sleepers on all trains, and an excellent Dining service, serving Individual Club meals or a la Carte at moderate cost. When travel begins, your tickets to 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. Bright Boy. Teacher—Now, Johnny, what was Washington's farewell address? Johnny—heaven—N. Y. Sun. 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I had backache, pains in the side and loins, dizzy spells and hot, feverish headaches. There were bearing - down pains, and the kidney secretions passed too frequently, and with a burning sensation. A TRAINED NURSE Mrs Martba Pohlman Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where Others Fall. GENUINE BROWN CULTIVATORS GENUINE BROWN CULTIVATORS WINCHESTER RIFLE AND PISTOL CARTRIDGES Winchester Rifle and Pistol Cartridges of all calibers are loaded by machinery which sizes the shells, supplies the exact quantity of powder, and seats the bullets properly. By using first-class materials and this up-to-date system of loading, the reputation of Winchester Cartridges for accuracy, reliability and excellence is maintained. Ask for them. THEY SHOOT WHERE YOU HOLD PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED SEND FOR FREE LUXURY TREATISSE OR RECTANGLE THORNSTON & MINOR 10:30 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY, NO. (BRANCH OF RECT. ST. LOUIS) Mrs. Martha Pohlman of 55 Chester Avenue, Newark, N. 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It is well for women who are ill to write Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. The present Mrs. Pinkham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham, her assistant for many years before her decease, and for twenty-five years since her advice has been freely given to sick women. In her great experience, which covers many years, she has probably had to deal with dozens of cases just like yours. Her advice is strictly confidential. Sound Succeeds Where Others Fall. N CULTIVATORS lead always. Send for circulars describing our new combined Riding and Walking Cultivator. It has all modern improvements, simple in construction, easily handled. Agents everywhere. Write for full particulars. BROWN MANUFACTURING CO. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. HESTER PISTOL CARTRIDGES PATIENCE HAS CEASED TO BE A VIRTUE. The C. G. M., of Lafayette, Ind., who prefixes "Rev" to his name, was paid $50 on the copyright for Father Dixon's daughter, last July 27, 1905, and she has the written statement from both the C. G. S. and C. G. 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You ignor the fact that i bot a bran new bob sled and that I traded my blind mule and say nothin' about Hi Simpkins' jersey calf breaking his two frunt legs fallin' in a well, 2 important chiveees have bin utterly ignored by your shete & a 3 column obliterchy notice write by me on the death of grandpa Henery was left out of your shete to say nothin' of the alfabetical poem beginning 'A is for And and also for Ark.' writ by me darter. This is the reason your paper is so unpopular here. If you don't want edytorials from this place and ain't goin' to put up no news in your shete we don't want said shete. P. S. If you print obitchury in your PETER B. BURKE 10:00 A.M. TICKET OFFICE: over the $50 paid to him July 27th, but also explains why only $20 was paid on copyright in 1902, and only $20 in 1903. If this money is not paid within 30 days, the reverend will have a serious charge to answer for. 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Use Pickett's Laxative Viburnum for Female Troubles BOARD OF EDUCATION PETITIONED TO CHANGE THE SITE OF SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL To the Honorable Board of Education of the City of St. Louis: Gentlemen—We, the undersigned citizens of the city of St. Louis, expressing, we believe, the conviction and desire of our people in general as regards the present location of the Sumner high school, beg leave to request that the board consider the importance of changing its site. We wish, however, first of all, to gratefully acknowledge the breadth of vision and liberality in the expenditure of money which have marked the attitude of the board to our Colored schools, and because you have thus won our profound esteem and gratitude and confidence, we are encouraged to approach you now on the matter of the present location of the Sumner high school, believing you will give our appeal at least serious attention. Firstly, the location and surroundings of the school are bad. There is no approach to the school except along avenues lined with demoralizing establishments - saloons and questionable houses. Being not far from the Union station, there is within a radius of five or six blocks from the school a congestion of drinking places and pool rooms. Our daughters as they go to and from the school are exposed daily to the solicitations of the vile characters gathered about these centers of vice. Summer is the only school of higher learning of any kind open to Colored youth in all this section of the state of Missouri. From its walls must pass, according to the rules of your board, all the teachers of our youth in the various grammar schools of the city. Surely as it is the best and highest school that the more than fifty thousand Colored people have in this city, it ought to be an inspiration and a strong uplift in its very appearance and situation. Everything within the school and all its externals should aim at exalting the moral and intellectual ideals of the youth who are in training to instruct the minds and to mold the characters of others. Our youth, gentlemen, need not only a thorough mental training, but, like all others, they need moral culture and inspiration and refinement of manners, and the high school ought to be a potent force in these directions. Secondly, the neighborhood of the Sumner high school is coming rapidly to be a business center. Already three large factories are within a stone's throw of the school's doors. The Colcreed population, though widely scattered throughout the city, is for the most part trending westward. The thousands of dollars which you plan to spend upon Sumner in the near future will fix it for many years to come where it is, down amid wholesale business houses, factories, saloons, discredited tenements, and remote from those uplooking families of our people whose children as a rule attend the high school. In this connection it may be asked: "In view of the thousands of dollars which the board has spent on Sumner school, would not the change at this time entail great expense upon the city, and needlessly so?" Will you allow us to suggest, gentlemen, that the present site of the school, while not desirable for the purpose of a normal high school, is no doubt suit- P. H. HARRY COUDRY. DR. W. D. DESHAY Dr. W. D. 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But if in the change a few thousand dollars should be sacrificed in securing for our youth larger moral and inspirational results, would not that money thus lost be in a way well spent? We believe, gentlemen, judging from your plans to splendidly improve Sumner high school that you are working for the best results in the education of our youth. It occurs to us, therefore, that possibly the feature of location has not before been brought to your attention. May we ask: Is not the above suggestion in line with the truest economy? The immense sum of money which you plan to spend upon Sumner school where it is now located, will be invested in a neighborhood which, for the site of such school, is sure to grow worse and worse—lessening more and more the value of the money spent for education. In conclusion may we further ask: Is not the keeping of the Sumner high school where it is contrary to the general policy of the board as regards the high schools in the city? Sumner in its present location suffers, to say the least, in comparison with the Central high or the McKinley high, where the poorest and humblest of all other races may attend. The very sight of those schools ennoble, inspire and quicken the imagination and aspirations of youth. The atmosphere of any school is a potent factor for good or evil. Now we ask for our own boys and girls and the future teachers of our youth (who so largely shape the destiny of our community), what the liberal spirit of St. Louis as regards the education of all her children suggests and warrants. We are encouraged to believe that the policy of the board for the training of the future citizens of the city is not only broadly paternal, but impartially so; and that any reasonable proposition will be considered by you upon its own merit. In making this appeal, gentlemen, allow us to assure you again that we would not even seem to be dictating to you or wanting in appreciation of what you have done for our schools. But your splendid work in the past, the great improvements which you have made upon L'Ouverture and other schools for our youth last year, together with the extensive addition which you now contemplate at Summer, have only led us to strive and hope for the best culture, both of mind and morals. We are sure that at least you will appreciate our desire, as parents, to see Sumner high, the best school we have in all this section, representing in her location, appearance, appointments and teaching force all that is true, all that is beautiful and all that is good. If a committee of your body is appointed to consider this overture, may a committee from among the undersigned have the privilege of meeting that committee. Very respectfully, CHAS. H. DODGE, Chairman. JOHN E. MCEWERTER, Sec. REV. WM. D. COOK. REV. 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