St. Louis Argus

V. MONROE TROTTER HERE MONDAY Editor of Boston Guardian will Speak at Central Baptist Church, under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Monday Night, January 18, on his Interview with the President, regarding Segregation of Federal employees; at 8 p.m. Everybody invited. Admission free. DYER'S DEFENSE OF NEGROES CHAMPIONED BY MARTIN B. MADDEN Congressman From Chicago Says Immigration Law is Unjust Measure Against Most Loyal People In World's History. Bill May Cause International Complications The colored people of St. Louis and of the whole country remember the great speech made for them in the United States Congress on February 4th, 1914, by Honorable L. C. Dyer. This speech was made by Congressman Dyer at the time the Immigration Bill was being discussed in Congress. That speech was published in full in our paper some months ago. It also has been published in the leading colored papers all over the United States, Mr. Dyer was unseated on June 19th last by a brutal partisan Democratic majority. However, the people of the 12th District re-elected him by a large majority last November and he will take his seat again in the next Congress on the 4th of the coming March. Since June 19th last and until the 4th of March he is deprived of his seat, and a Democrat who was elected is thus usurping the office. During the rest of this Congress and until the 4th of March Mr. Dyer does not have a voice, but when the Immigration Bill came back to the House from the Senate a few days ago, Congressman Madden, a Republican, from Chicago, took Mr. Dyer's place in defense and in praise of the colored people. Likewise was it the Democrats who again attacked our race. The occasion of this renewed debate in Congress upon the Immigration Bill grew out of the fact that while it was pending in the Senate an amendment was added to it depriving our race of being permitted to immigrate to the United States. The amendment also would prevent our people from leaving the United States and returning. The one who championed and introduced this unjust amendment to the Immigration Bill was United States Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri, also a Democrat. The main purpose was to insult and humiliate our people. Below we publish the speech of Congressman Madden: "Mr. Speaker, beginning on line 8, page 8, of H. R. 6060, the Immigration Bill, passed by the House at the last session of Congress and reported to the House from the Senate on Tuesday, provides— "That after four months from the approval of this act, in addition to the aliens who are by law now excluded from admission into the United States, the following persons also be excluded from admission thereto, to-wit: All members of the African or black race." "This language would seem to make it impossible for a Negro, a citizen of the United States, to reenter this country if he happened to be abroad for any reason. "This is the most drastic legislation I have even seen proposed. It is discrimination of a kind that can not be justified. "Mr. Speaker, the possession of power should be used with great care. We never ought to use power unjust. Men who have power can afford to be just. It would be unjust beyond measure to adopt this amendment to the immigration law. One-tenth of the American people are of the black race, and no people in all the world's history has ever been more loyal to a Government than have these people to this. (Ap-Clause.) "No other race numbering 10,000,000 of the nation's population would submit to the indignities that have been imposed upon these people. Under this amendment citizens of America of African blood would be excluded from the right to return to Amer- ica's shores. They have lived here for 250 years. They did not come here of their own accord. They have fought in every battle in which the nation has been engaged. They have given their life blood for the preservation of the Union; they fought at New Orleans with Gen. Jackson, and in the Civil War 350,000 of these men volunteered that the Nation might be saved. They fought in 449 engagements, and left 38,000 on the field of battle, in order that we here today might live in a country protected by a single flag. (Applause.) "There are not many of these people who come from abroad, not more than 5,000 a year, and most of them are English subjects. It is a question whether, if you adopt this amendment, you are not going to bring this country into international complications. "The amendment operates against Christianity. American missionaries are sending large sums of money abroad in order that they may educate and Christianize the people of Africa, and they frequently select young men and young women to come to America to be educated, in order that they may go back home and educate their own people. If this amendment is adopted, that can occur no longer, and we would have put our stamp of approval on the lack of opportunity to a down-trodden race of people, whose loyalty to the Government has never been questioned. "America has always made the proud boast of being just to the down-trodden of all the world. Gentlemen, only a short time ago we passed a law in this House to give self-government to the Filipino. Are we to be less just to the Negro, a race of people who have stood by the Government under which we live and for which we speak today during all its struggles for liberty? Are we to place burdens upon this race of people that are not imposed upon any other people of the earth? They ought to be given equal opportunity with every other race to come here. They are loyal and law-abiding, and have made more progress since the close of the Civil War than any other people in all history. They are engaged in all the pursuits that make for prosperity, they are engaged in agriculture, in banking, in the manufactures, in everything that makes the country great, and yet you, by the adoption of this amendment placed in the immigration law by the Senate would exclude the people of African blood from coming to America's shores, and thereby humiliate 10,000,000 loyal American citizens and place the stamp of inferiority upon them. I plead with you, Members of the House, to open your hearts and do the thing that is just; and justice in this case can not be meted out except by the defeat of this amendment. Surely the American Congress is too great, too sympathetic, too just to enact such legislation as this. '(Ap-actuation.)" The above speech of Congressman Madden, a Republican, was taken from the Congressional Record, word for word, of date Jan 7. We publish it to show the benefit to be had by selecting such men as L. C. Dyer and Martin B. Madden to represent us in Congress. The bill referred to was passed by a Democratic House and Senate and is up to the President for his signature. Congressman Quinn of Mississippi made a damaging reply to Mr. Madden and was supported by Borland and Reed of Kansas City. EVENING SCHOOL The Delany Night School is offering every opportunity to those who wish to improve themselves along all lines. A special class in commercial law is now being formed. Bookkeeping, cooking, sewing, mechanical training. These and other branches will be taught. MAL MORRIS PERSEVERANCE LODGE NO. 1765 ELECTS OFFICERS Oldest G. U. O. Lodge of Missouri Reports Continued Success. Does Much Charity Work. Have $2,301.47 Cash Balance The annual election of the Perseverance Lodge No. 1765 was held December 2, 1914. One of the oldest Grand United Odd Fellow Lodges of Missouri reports continued success, among one of the many good deeds done by them, they do a great deal of charity work. Chas. Dennis, a member of their lodge, now dead, became afflicted shortly after he joined the order; for twenty odd years he was pensioned by this lodge, during which time they advanced him about $2,700. At the time of his death he was buried by the order at a cost of $100, and an endowment of $200 was also given to his widow. They sincerely believe for the above reason they are being rewarded. At the election held on the above date Brother Wm. J. Floyd was elected treasurer, this being the fifth consecutive time, it being needless to say that his duties were well performed. His past record speaks for itself. Henry Moseley was unanimously elected for the tenth consecutive time as permanent secretary, he also should be congratulated for his conscientious work. The last financial statement of this Lodge shows a balance on hand of $2,301.47, same being on deposit in two banks, $69.90 being in hands of the treasurer; all debts paid. The following quarterly and annual officers were chosen: P. N. F., G. M. Jones; N. F., Monroe Dobbins; P. N. G., A. C. Perkins; V. G., Bert Wright; E. S., Sam H. Clay; W. C., Henry Williams; Warden, J. P. Greenlee; I. G., Jerry Thomas; R. S. to N. G., J. B. Reid; L. S. to N. G., Clarence Salters; R. s to V. G., Alonzo Dickerson; L. s to V. G., Lawrence Raiser; Wm. J. Floyd, Treasurer; Bert Williams, N. G.; Geo. T. Gotier, Degree Lecturer; Wm. Calhoun, Deputy Degree Lecturer; Henry Moseley, P. S. INSTALLATION At their regular meeting in December, New Light Lodge No. 67 K. of P. installed the following officers for the ensuing term: Jas. W. Hutt, C. C. W. J. Baker, C. C. R. M. Durley, Prelate, E. Hawkins, K. of R. S., P. E. Hetzel, M. of E., S. Galloway, M. of W. E. J. Palmer, I. G., W. M. Hampton, O. G., D. D. Nockels, Edw. Cain, and Edw. Jackson. Trustees. ITEMS" Mrs. Mary Edwards, East St. Louis, Ill., was admitted here Monday for operation She is doing very nicely. Mrs. Katherine Williams and son, 4140 West Bell, left here Monday feeling fine. Mrs. Terry Ware, 115 N. Channing, is still here She is doing fine Miss Hazel Simms, 4321 Cottage is improving rapidly. Rey. F. Martyn was a visitor here this week. Mr. Isaac Perkins, Troy, Mo., left the hospital last week much improved. Master Milton Otey, son of Mr. S. R. Otey, 4203 Cottage, was rushed here Tuesday night in a serious condition for an operation which was successful. BEWARE! Judge Mayo, representing himself as a friend of the Negro, from Gary, Ind. Beware! For further information write S. B Ferrier. 2045 Lawton. St. Louis, Mo. PROVIDENT ASSN. FUND Donations are still coming in, and the Commission feels certain that $1,000 can be raised among Negro citizens, for the relief of the destitute and suffering this winter. Turned over last week ..... $125.05 Collected this week up to date: Hotel Waiters (Mr. Sommer's) ..... $ 4.75 S. M. T. and U. B. F ..... 8.50 Antioch Bapt. Women's Convention ..... 10.00 St. Louis Lodge K. P ..... 10.00 Mound City Lodge K. P ..... 8.40 Perkins Coal Co. ..... 1.50 Eureka Lodge K. P ..... 5.00 Excelsior Court, O. O. C. ..... 3.70 1st Baptist Church (Additional Report) ..... 15.00 Union Memorial (Additional Report) ..... 5.52 Total for the week ..... $72.37 The Commission appeals to all citizens who are employed and to all able organizations to share this responsibility. Individual subscriptions may be sent direct to the treasurer, Mr. Anderson Russell, 2732 Pine St. B. F. Abbott, Chm. Commission. F. F. Martyn, Sec. Commission. --- PYTHIAN CADET & ODD FELLOWS' BAND'S TO GIVE CONCERTS The music loving public will have an opportunity to attend a series of band concerts at the Pythian Hall Sunday afternoons, beginning Sunday, February 7. The Pythian Cadet Band, under the leadership of Col. Hughes, and the Odd Fellows' Band, under Major McElroy, will furnish the programs. Eight concerts are to be given, the first by the Odd Fellows' Band and the following Sunday by the Pythians, playing alternately. These two bands have accomplished much in the way of musical progress. St. Louisans are just beginning to appreciate the value of their work and the enlightening influence it has had upon our boys. Probably no institution deserves more encouragement, and it is safe to believe that large crowds will attend each concert to show appreciation. The boys have shown that they mean business, and every parent who has the coming generation at heart should encourage the idea. Go to the Pythian Hall, Sunday, February 7, and give the opening concert a grand send off. KEETON'S SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Solo Class (intermediate) meets Saturday afternoon, January 16, at 3 P. M. Topic: Mozart—continued from previous meeting. Those performing are, Anita Williams, Halle Hughs, Inez Owens, Amy Allen, Dorothy Hill and Lillian Lewis. Saturday, January 23, will be "Quiz" day. Prepare questions in writing. NEW MARCH AS A COMPLI MENT TO JAS. W. GRANT The Big Band Concert for the Furlana-Tango, at the Coliseum, Monday evening. February 8, will open with a new march entitled, "The Old Campaigner," specially written for and dedicated to his friend, Jas. W. Grant, by Bandmaster William Blue. The composition opens with a trumpet fanfare, counteracted by a brief sync copation into a brilliant melody. A continual fiery strain interwoven throughout the first part closes with a dominant pause; something unusual in march music. This part describes the various vicissitudes in the ups and downs of life. A trio, which follows, with a war-like interruption, is led by the bass section. The composition closes with the Song of Triumph, sung with a grand unison. DON'T GET THIS WRONG Box seats for Furlana-Tango and Band Concert at Coliseum. Monday night, February 8, 75 cents each, including admission. Boxes have 4 and 6 seats each. General admission, 50 cents. Informal. FIRST BAPTIST NEWS The largest crowd yet, gathered at the First Baptist Church last Sunday morning and hastened to a splendid sermon by the pastor, Rev F F Martyre Topic "Four Suitors for One Bride" Deacons Bettis, Brown and Love were ordained by the pastor. Music by the choir and chorus was very entertaining. Attendance at the evening service also very good. Next Sunday morning The Negro Business League, in a body, will worship with the Old Mother Church. The pastor will preach a special sermon. The funeral of Bro. Rieder Green was held Monday at 1 p. m., Rev F F Martyn officiating. Be on time Sunday morning—get a seat. You are welcome. THE TRADE MAKER MONDAY the National Associ- tion the President, ET & WS' BAND'S VE CONCERTS St. Louis' Two Big Musical Organizations Will Play at Pythian Temple Auditorium In Eight Snnday Concerts Beginning Feb. 7. Should Be Encouraged by Large Attendance. Negro Business League Will Attend The First Baptist Church In A Body Sunday Morning At their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night, the Negro Business League held a very enthusiastic session. The spirit of the meeting seemed to be centered on pushing Negro business, Prof. D. E. Gordon, Principal of L'Overture School, was the speaker. He gave a very optimistic view of the Negro's position in St. Louis. VISIT FIRST BAPTIST The League accepted an invitation from Dr. F. F. Martyn to attend the Sunday morning services at his church January 17, at 10:45 A. M. Dr. Martyn has promised to preach a special sermon to the business men, and a large crowd is expected. W. C. Gordon, Pres., Julius A K Ficklin, Sec. Thankful for Success We wish to thank our many friends for coming to our assistance when their help was most needed. We are now able to turn out automobile or horse-drawn funerals at the same price. We are the only undertakers in the city who can furnish a white hearse with as many white teams as desired. We feel we have vindicated the confidence of our friends by giving courteous, reliable and efficient service, and hope to continue. Respectfully, GATES & MANUEL, Licensed Undertakers and Embalmers 4107 Money Ave. SOUL-WINNING CAMPAIGN STARTS AT CENTRAL BAP- TIST CHURCH Dr. Stevens and the members of Central will begin their annual gospel campaign on next Sunday to continue through February. A great chorus choir will do the singing. Mrs. Viola Winston will render her splendid musical service during the meetings. On Monday night a converted African prince will speak. His name is Umfraena Kaba Rega. His father is the king of Unyoro, British East Central Africa. It the later half of the campaign in February, Dr. A. C. Powell, the noted evangelistic pastor of New York City, will help Dr. Stevens in his meetings. Church Directory Mount Elon Baptist Church, 2600 Pape St. Sunday Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 8:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p. m. Rev. Ebeneser Baptist Church, 6111 Milieva .v. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. Rev. B J. Buckner. Mt. Pigah Baptist Church, 6207 8 Broadway Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 10:00 a. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, 2719 Morgan St. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school 10:00. Prayer meeting 8:00 p. m. Rev. Harden Smith. pastor. Magdalene Baptist Church, 6528 Bernard St. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 10:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p. m. Rev. Willis. pastor. Patterson Ave. Baptist Church. 6233 Patterson Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Wilson, pastor. Bucht Baptist Church. 4279 Garfield Bucht Baptist services 9:30 a.m. Sun- day school 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. m. preaching. Prayer meeting Thursday wreathing Rev. Geo W. Boston pastor. Pilgrim Baptist Church. 6487 St. Louis Ava. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Pilgrim 8 p.m. Rev. E. J. Goldsby, pastor. Bethel Baptist Church. 6338 Athlone Ava. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Rev R. W. Alexander, pastor. Gallifee Baptist Church — Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Services 7:30 Wed- neaday Prayer meeting Friday 8 Rev M. Owens, Pastor. First Baptist Church, Minneapolis Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Rev W. Anderson, pastor. First Baptist Church Chionton Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 8:20 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Rev W. L. Timlin pastor. First Baptist Church—Services: Sunday, 11 a.m. preaching: 1:00 p.m. Sunday school, 8:20 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Rev W. L. Timlin pastor. Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2211 Fine street—Service Sunday 11 a.m., 8 p.m and 8 p.m. P.m. Sabbath school, 1:30 a.m. Prayer meeting, 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 p.m. P.m. Rev W. T. R. Mollison, pastor. St. John's Baptist Church, 940 Hedera overpass, Saginaw, 8:00 p.m. B. R. 8:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U. 8:00 p.m. Rev W. P. C. Christmas, Pastor. Sample Ave. a. Baptist Church at 3311 N. Sempla. Prayer meeting on Tuesday and Friday nights. Preaching at 11 a. m and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 3:20 p. m. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church, 34 S. Leonard avenue. Preaching 11 a. m and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday night. Preaching Thursday night. B. Y. P. U. Sunday 6 p. m. Third Clerkian Baptist Church, 1001 high street. Preaching, 11 a. m and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Wednesday preaching, 8 p. m. Prayer preaching preaching, 8 p. m. Foam Ministry Christ. 7 p. m. Sunday. All are invited. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Piggert ave. preaching, 11 a. m and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 9:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m. Rev. S. P. Cheerle. Pastor. Meacham Park First Baptist Church, Kirkwood. Mo.—Services: 11 a. m, 1:00 a. m and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school, 1001 mission school, 8 p. m. Mission school, each month Rev. Edward Bendlecka. Pastor. Providence Baptist Church, corner Kennedy and Pendleton avenues. Preschool 11 a. m. and 1:20 p. m. Sunday school, 12 a. m. and 1:20 p. m. Prayer service. Thursday 7:30 a. m. Rev. Geo. W. Smith, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Klineh Park—Preschool Sundays, 11 a. m. and 1 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Weekly meetings, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 p. m. Rev. M. Crawford, Pastor. First Baptist Church, Bridgeton: Service, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. Laura Green, Clerk; Rev. W. L. Bolden, Pastor. Campbell Chapel Free WILL M. R. Church, Hird and Adapee preschool. Sunday service: Preschool, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Weekly service: Wednesday night, prayer meeting; Friday night, prayer meeting. Rev. J. C. Church, D. D. C. P. Office address: North Judson Avenue. METHODIST CHURCHES St. Peters. A. M. E. Church, Millot and Montgomery streets. Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 1 p.m. Pastor. Quinn Chapel. A. M. E. Church, 2 o'clock. St. Preaching. 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Rev. B. B. Anderson, Pastor. Bagnal M. E. Church, 5275 N. Broad way. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Class meeting Thursdays 1 p.m. Rev. Gott, pastor. Bethel A. M. E. Church Master Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 1:00 p.m. Rev. H. L. Clark pastor. Jones' Chapel. A. M. E. Zion Church 4280 Lexinator Ave. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 n.m. Sunday school 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Fridays at 8 p.m. Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. Wayman Institutional A. M. E. Church 14th and Morgan Street. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays 8:00 a.m. Rev. B. W. Stewart pastor. Quinn Memorial A. M. E. Church Brooklyn. Preaching 10:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. m. Sunday-school 2:30 p.m. m. C. E. 6:30 p.m. Class, 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Choir meeting. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Board meet- ting. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Communion, first Sunday. Rev. Wilbur T. B. Harewood, Pastor. Allen A. M. E. Mission Church, 1419 N. Ruth street. Preaching 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. m. Sunday school 1 p.m. Rev. O. W. Harris, Pastor. St Mark's A. M. E. Zion Church, 2724 Bernard street. Preaching 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. m. Class Friday, 1 p.m. Sunday school, 2 p.m. S. D. Davis, 224 Leflingwell ave., Pastor. Grant Mission A. M. E. Church. Bleak avenue, Penton, Mo.—Preaching 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Weekly meetings, Wednesday, 1 p. Rev J. W. Graham, Pastor. Pilgrim Chapel, 1661 Baker avenue East St. Louis, Ill. Preaching, 11 a.m. m Sunday school, 8:30 a.m. m. Preaching, 10:30 p.m. Rev. T. Paris. Pastor. K. St. James M. B. Church, 4228 Papin- Preaching services at 10:45 every Sunday morning and 7:45 p.m. m. Sunday school 2 p.m. m. Class meeting every Friday night Christian endeavor at 8:45 p.m. m. Rev. John Boone. Pastor, 4228 Pashn street St. Luke's A. M. F. Mission. Sunday school 10 o'clock. Preschool 1 o'clock. Class. 8 o'clock. Prayer meet in. Wednesday night. League. Pride night. Wesley Baker. Minister. Elkwood. Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES All Saints Episcopal Church, Gorham and Locust St. Sunday: Holy Communion, 7:30 a.m. Prayer and sermon 7:30 a.m. M. Sunday school 1:30 p.m. M. Sunday life and sermon 8:00 p.m. Weatherford life and sermon 10:00 p.m. Prayer 8:00 p.m. P. Friday, Liturgy 9:00 p.m. M. C. Wilson rector ABBOTTALIANIAN CHURCH Christian Christian Union Church 2127 Lawton avenue. Sundays 8 m. Fridays 8 p.m. M. J. S. Weatherford, rector; W. A. Hall, assistant; R. Duke, secretary. All Saints Episcopal Church holds views every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 2441 Pine Street. Members are welcome at Mrs. C. Armstrong, J. R. Bates Pastor. CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Elizabeth Catholic Church - Birth day, first name, 7 a.m. second day, 8:30 a.m. with short ceremony. Time at 8:30 a.m. with short ceremony. Time Afternoon at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Meeting fifty minutes and handwritten (Miss Recruitment): seek days when 4 a.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OBERBYTEDIAN CHURCHES LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church, Grace Ev. Mission, 1771 Morgan, Sunday-school, 3:00 p. m. Divine Service, 8 p. m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt, Pastor THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS BY REV. JAMES M. GRAY, D. D. Dear of Moody Bible Institute Chicago TEXT—My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you.-Galatians 4:19. I go out of the beaten path in this Christmas message, and called to contemplate the birth of our Savior into the world. I would apply the event to his birth into the individual life. Opportunity is not afforded for enlargement on the meaning of the text, but. I. It suggests that the birth of Christ into the experience of men is a process of three stages. Christ must be formed in their understanding and in their will, but especially in the affections which mold their character and conduct. Their understanding is reached in the preaching of the Word of God, but their wills and affections are moved only as the power of the Holy Spirit accompanies that Word. This explains why there is much preaching and teaching of the Bible, and so little effected in the conversion of souls. How, much Christians need to pray for their pastors, for the Sunday school teachers of their children, and, above all, for themselves, that the unction of the Holy One may rest upon them as they witness for Christ, that their testimony may beget in others the new life through faith in him. II. But the text suggests that the birth of Christ in the soul would be impossible had not Christ himself been born into the world. Our natural man could have no existence without a natural progenitor; and this is equally clear of our spiritual or regenerated man. Why is Christ called in Scripture the second Adam, if not that he was, so to speak, a new starting point for man, "the pure spring of a redeemed race"? This doer not mean merely that he was the purest, noblest and best man who ever lived, but that in his humanity he was much more than any other man from Adam down. In a certain sense humanity was reborn in the manger at Bethlehem. Redemption begins by a new birth in the race which includes all men, at least to this degree, that in Christ dwells potentially all that all men need. There is now a chance, which but for the incarnation of Christ never could have been, that each of us may become regenerated and begin our life over again. But in speaking of the humanity of Christ, it must be kept in mind that in his person there was united the two natures, the human and the divine. Christ was man, but also he was God. We are unable to understand this mystery, but we accept it by faith on abundant testimony, while we adore and praise him that of his fulness all we may receive, and grace for grace. Birth of Christ in the Soul. III. Just as the Holy Ghost was instrumental in the birth of Christ into the world, so is he necessary to the birth of Christ in the soul. The virgin could not have given birth to the Son of Man had not the Holy Ghost come upon her and the power of the highest overshadowed her, and it is written that "no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost." As the great Puritan divine, John Owen, used to say, "We can have no real design of conformity to Christ unless we have their eyes who beheld his glory." But how shall we obtain those eyes if they are not given us from above? The natural man beholds no excellency in Christ, and appreciates no need of him as a Savior, until these experiences are begotten in him by supernatural power and grace. We have referred to this before but it needs to be emphasized again and again. IV. Finally, as the birth of Christ into the world marks the most important era in the world, so the birth of Christ into the soul marks the most important era in the soul. It is this which turns the believer "from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God." No converted man would change his experience of salvation and the indwelling Christ for all the world could give him. It is this fact that makes the Christmaside a time of sadness as well as one of happiness and joy. We see merriment about us, yet we shrink from it as from the thought of that infidel who strove to balk the King of Terrors by ordering in a game of cards with his dying breath. There is no Christmas joy a believer in Christ so earnestly covets as to learn of some one who, as a result of his ministry, has come to interpret the Christmas in the earth from the point of view of a Christmas in the soul. While it is the work of the Holy Spirit to perform this miracle of grace in him, yet it is his duty to yield his will to him that he may perform it. PETER The Second Adam. CONFECTIONS OF FINE FLAVOR, THAT ARE REMINISCENT. Date cakes are novel and good. Take one pound of dates, one-half pound of English walnuts, the same quantity of figs and the white of one egg to make these. Seed the dates and chop them fine with the figs and nuts. Mix all together with the stiffly beaten white of the egg and bake in small drop-cakes. Peanut Crisps—Peanut crispes are a fine substitute for the usual tea cakes. Shell a quart of peanuts and chop them fine. Add one cupful of powdered sugar, a tablespoonful of flour and the whites of two eggs. Beat up lightly and drop in spoonfuls on a buttered pan and brown in a moderate oven. Lemon Wafers.—Lemon wafers and orange wafers are made in the same manner. Cream a cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar; work in two beaten eggs. Squeeze the juice from a large lemon and grate the rind. Add this to a small cupful of cold water and mix with the other ingredients. Then put in enough flour to make a dough stiff enough to roll. Roll very thin, cut in rounds or other shapes, and bake. Honey Candy.—To make honey candy, put half a pound of honey into a saucepan, add half a pound of sugar, one tablespoonful of cream and a dessertspoonful of cold water; then mix and stir well. Allow to stand for one hour. Put over a moderate fire and cook, stirring gently until it is stiff enough to pull. Pour into buttered tins. When cool enough to handle pull and cut into small pieces. Caramela—This recipe is very old and very good Mix two cupfuls of chocolate, two cupfuls of milk, two cupfuls of molasses, two cupfuls of brown sugar and two-thirds of a cupful of butter together. Boll until it hardens in water; but just before it hardens flavor it with vanilla. Roast Rabbit. Empty, skin and thoroughly wash the rabbit; wipe it dry, line the inside with sausage meat and forcemeat (the latter of bread crumbs, well seasoned and worked up). Sew the stuffing inside, skewer back the head between the shoulders, cut off the fore joints of the shoulders and legs, bring them close to the body and secure them by means of a skewer. Wrap the rabbit in buttered paper, keep it well basted, and a few minutes before it is done remove the paper, flour and froth it and let it acquire a nice brown color. It should be done in three-quarters of an hour. Take out the skewers and serve with brown gravy and red currant jelly. To bake the rabbit proceed in the same manner as above; in a good oven it will take about the same time as roasting. Most cooks garnish the rabbit with slices of lemon and serve up with currant jelly. Sometimes the head is cut off before sending to the table, but this is a matter of individual taste. Lemon and Orange Tart. Grated rind and juice of one lemon, one-half cupful of butter, scant cupful of sugar, two eggs. Cook in double boiler till thickened, bake in puff paste shells without boiling over. Orange Tartlets.-Grate the peel of one, add the juice of two oranges, one-half to three-quarters cupful of sugar, one tablespoonful of butter, one cupful of sugar, one tablespoonful of butter, one tablespoonful of cornstarch wet with one tablespoonful of lemon or raspberry juice, one egg. Beat well and bake in puff paste. The Cranberry Tart. We are all more or less familiar with cranberry tarts. Sometimes the tart shells are filled with plain sauce, while pie crust is latticed across the top. A cupful of seeded and chopped raisins may be added by way of variation. Whole berries cooked in sirup may be used as a meringue top. If the uncooked berries are used they should be mashed and well sweetened before being placed in the crust. It requires from forty-five minutes to an hour to thoroughly make the tarts in this case. Mushroom Stuffing Add a small cupful of chopped mushrooms to a similar quantity of fine breadcrumbs, one tablespoonful of finely chopped ham, a teaspoonful of finely chopped parsley, a dust of powdered thyme, a pinch of lemon rind and a small portion of onion. Mix all thoroughly, then fry in boiling fat, and use as a stuffing for marrow, tomatoes or large onions. New Silver Polish Common lump starch, powdered, makes a very good silver polish. Rub it on with a wet cloth, leaving it until dry, then polish with a chamois. For a Musty Smelling Room. 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Harrison Stewart and Will Cook, and Mesdames Jeanett Murphy Cook and Viola Stewart, late players of the Black Patti Company, are the guests of Mme. T. M. Jordan, 21 N. 10th St. The Negro business men of this city have organized. Mr. P. Abernathy is president. The Forum held its first meeting for the new year, Thursday, January 7 St. Paul Baptist Church is still holding its own. The pastor reports excellent services. The St. John A. M. E. Zion Sunday-school is showing a marked improvement owing to the energy of the superintendent. H. Drake and company are playing at the Gem Theater in this city. For the first time this season East St. Louis is seeing some real vaudeville. Don't borrow this paper, subscribe to it. MRS. NANNIE HALE Mrs. Nannie Hale, 12615 N. Ninth Street, has furnished rooms for rent, with all modern conveniences. East St. Louis, Ill. Notice All persons subscribing for The Argus for one year (cash) will be given a handsome useful premium. Leave all subscriptions at the People's Drug Store, 1322 E. Broadway, or 13 S. Rock Road. This applies to old as well as new subscribers. Good solicitors wanted. Geo. C. Anderson, Manager. MME M. E JACKSON Mme. Jackson, the famous hair culturist, will be at the service of her East Side customers at the residence of Mrs. Hale, 126% North Ninth St., East St. Louis, Ill. HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR To start your Hair Growing in six weeks or refund your money. Write for particulars. Out of town agents wanted. Agency for Mme. T. J. Walker's Preparations. Mme. T. M. Jordan, 21 N. 10th St. Phone. Bridge 213 East St. Louis, Ill. TUPELO, MISS. By Malinda Wilson The Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated at Lanes Chapel C. M. E. Church Friday night. January 1, under the auspices of all the churches in the city. It was a memorable affair. Too much praise cannot be given Mr. Jack Thompson for his untiring efforts in making it a success of this kind. Program was rendered by city talent. The speaker was Hon. Rosco K. Simmons. His speech was indeed inspiring. The subject of his speech was: "The Progress of the Negro in the last fifty years."... Prof Wiley, of Alcorn, spent December 29 with Mr. and Mrs. H. Jiles...Mrs. Mary Mayes spent a few days during the holidays visiting relatives and friends in Memphis, Tennessee...December 24 the stork presented Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abbott with a fine baby girl. ...Mrs. Lillian Calhoun, of Wilmington, N. C., spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Amelia Miller....Mrs. Lottie Shannon entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hitch, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Green, Miss Mattie Simon, and Mr. Ozel Lyles. The table was beautifully decorated with pink hyacinths. They enjoyed a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Fitch left January 1 for Mobile, Ala..Mrs. J. P. Watson and daughter, Josephine Hunter Watson, has returned from point in the delta, Clarksdale and Vanco, visiting relatives and friends.....Messrs. Jessie and Simon Sykes of Aberdeen, spent a week with Mrs. C. Green.....Rev J. P. Watson left January 11 for Ittabena, Miss. to attend the annual conference.....Miss Daisy Tardy, Sallie Moore and Mr. Henry Pulliam, of Amory spent a few hours with Mrs. Lucy Robin. JACKSONVILLE NEWS By Nellie Early Revival has been in progress at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Anna Wade preached several able sermons. She is from Louisiana, Mo., and is a member of the Ontario, Canada. Conference...The Friday Art Club members royally entertained their husbands at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Freeman's on January 1...Christian Endeavor of A. M. E. Church will give a rally, February 14, at the church, Dr. Scrugga, of Monmouth, Ill, is now pastor of the Mt. Emery Baptist Church. He is a very able pastor...Allen's Improvement Club met recently with Mrs. Mary E. Moxley...Miss Margaret. Dewitt gave a grand recital recently in the parlors of the Second Baptist Church. All of her 7 scholars did well. Refreshments were served...Mr. Manuel Ross is still quite ill...Mrs. Harriott Carter, who has been quite ill, is some better...The third birthday of master Scott Daniel Timberlate was celebrated recently at his home. About 15 of his little friends were present. He received a number of presents. One of the amusements was a beautiful Christmas tree. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. COLUMBUS. MISS Geo. Cooper Rev. N. R. Clay left Monday for Itta Bend, to attend a conference.....Mr. Richard H. Jones has returned from Birmingham, Ala., and reports a pleasant trip.....Miss Callie Bush is still on the sick list.....Mr. Allen Thomas died January 9. We sympathize with the family. Mr. S. Scott, of Brooksville, spent Sunday with Columbus friends..The Bruce-Lynch Literary Club entertained Miss Rebecca Galoin, of West Point, at the Queen City Hotel last week.....Mr Will Perry, of Carona, Ala., was a guest at the Queen City Hotel Saturday and Sunday. CAPE GIRARDEAU By H. N. Jones Mr. Amos Bollinger, of Champaign, Ill., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Eva Bollinger. His stay is indefinite... During the holidays many entertained with dinner parties among them, on New Year's Day, Mrs. Cora Conway with a 11:00 o'clock lunch. Mme. V. Rowan and little Virginia, Dr. Lawrie, Mary Rowan Owens, and her guest, and Miss Bertha White. Another was Mrs. Sheppard Dixon at 6:00 o'clock dinner entertained Mrs. B. E. Bronson, Misses Eugenia and Hattie Jones, Messrs. W. R. Roberson, Samuel Lowe, Louis Bruce and Samuel Dixon. At another time Mrs. Virginia Rowan entertained at 6:00 o'clock dinner Mrs. M. Owens, Misses Blanch Powers, Cocecila and Anna Young, all of Duquoin, Ill... Miss B. White entertained a few friends Sunday at dinner... Mrs. Minta Miller was hostess to a number of her friends Sunday... Miss Hattie Jones was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Renfro at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Renfro's home was open to a number of her out of town friends during the holidays... Mrs. Hattie Duvall left Sunday for her home in St. Louis... Miss Lizzie Bollinger has returned from her visit in St. Louis Mr. Jno. Thomas has returned from visiting in Ste Genevieve, and reports a pleasant trip...Mrs. O. O. Nance has returned from visiting relatives in St. Louis...Rev. S. M. Arthur will perform a nuptial ceremony at Blomire, Mo., January 14. The contracting parties, one of Cape Girardeau, the other of Blomire Watch the next issue for the names At the Baptist Church a revival meeting is going on. Rev. W. W. Coleridge, of Blysville, Ark., has been assisting Pastor Rev. Cole for several days. Twenty-four converts have been added to the church. Rev. Coleridge is in excellent condition and a deal of enthusiasm is being manifested..... Master Marse Lambert is again able to be out, after a sick spell..... The sick are: Mrs. Manda More, Messrs. C. W. Wiley, Sanuel Randol, who was seriously injured some time ago by being kicked by a mule..... Excellent services were enjoyed at the Baptist and Methodist Churches Sunday..... Why not begin with the new year to read the entire year of the Argus' worthy readings? COLUMBIA, MO. By E. Robert Douglas Mr. James Harper, of St. Louis, and Miss Lenora Curtiss, of this city, were united in marriage last Monday evening at the home of Miss Eva Lee Hornsley, of this city. Their many friends wish them a happy wedded life... The Baptist Missionary Society met last Friday night at the home of Rev. R. Adkins. Quite a few members being present. They report the collection of $1.45 for foreign mission work. Refreshments were served... Mrs. Slater Logan returned to this city Wednesday afternoon from Kansas City, where she has been visiting her mother and friends... Miss Lola Scott returned to this city from Carrollton, Mo. Friday evening, last week. While here she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Smith... Mrs. Minnie Foster, who has been confined to her bed for the past few days, suffering a slight attack of pneumonia is reported some better... Owing to the lateness in receiving some of the news items. I wish to inform my readers that I'll endeavor to have more Columbia news in next week's issue, as it was received too late for this week's issue. I wish to thank those who have already shown their willingness to take this paper. COFFMAN NOTES Mrs. Laura Valle, Mrs. Sarah J. Kimmel, Mrs. Laura Kennedy, of Farmington, and Miss Charlotte Valle, spent a very pleasant day last Thursday with Mrs. Chas. Douthit... Misses Ida and Mildred Chappelle, of Avon, passed through here Monday en route home from a visit with friends near Minnith... Mrs. Cora Swink is on the sick list... Mr. Wayman Chapelle spent a few days in Ste. Genevieve last week, the following guests were highly entertained by Mrs. Chas. Swink on last Sunday, with a five course dinner: Mr. Ben Chappelle and daughters, Misses Ida and Mildred, Miss Eva Rowan, of Cape Girdeau, Mr. Joe Galvin, and daughter, Miss Lillie Swink, of St. Louis, Mr. Peter Swink of Farmington. MEACHAM PARK NEWS By Aline Rodgers Mrs. Marquet Taylor, an old resident of the Park, died Friday morning, January 8, after a few weeks' illness. Her funeral was held Sunday morning at the Meacham Park Church, of which she was a member: She was buried at Father Dickson's Cemetery.....Mrs. Geo Galaway, of Meacham Park, entertained and served a dinner Saturday, January 9th, at her resident. Among the guests were: Mrs. Wm. Calvin, Mrs. Richard Willis, Mrs. Joe Zampier, of the Park, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hickery, of Alton, Illinois. They spent a very pleasant evening. WEBSTER GROVES By Mrs. Leola Laird The funeral of Mrs. Elsie Owens was held from Blackwell Chapel, Wednesday, January 13. She departed this life January 9 after a few days' illness. Mrs. Owens was an old settler of Webster, a good, Christian and loved by many.....Installation services of the new pastor, Rev. J. E. Buckner, of First Baptist Church, Sunday January 17, all are cordially invited.....Mrs. John Brown, of Kansas City, was the guest of Mrs. Eleanor Brown-Rogers during the holidays...Free concert at M. E. Church, Friday night, January 15....The remains of Miss Mary Morris were carried to Union, Mo., her former home, for burial. The services were conducted by Rev. C. C. Kitchen. Miss Morris was a young woman, just in the bloom of youth, and will be missed by a large circle of friends.....Mrs. Emma Sanders, Mrs. Annie Polk, Mrs. Jackson and baby. Dorothy Bradford, are on sick list. KINLOCH, MO. Estelle Williams Miss Hattie Brent is ill at her home ... Mrs. Maud Garner has been very ill but is much improved.... Ward's A. M. E. Church will hold quarterly meeting, Sunday, January 17 All are invited.... The Sunday school of M E. Church is improving R. G. Williams, pastor.... Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey have moved to Kinloch.... Mr. A. Hardiaman and Mr. Kitcher, of California were the guests of Mrs. M Carter January 9. Little Herbert Williams was promoted to the seventh grade at the age of twelve.... Dr. B. F. Abbitt and a few ladies spent a delightful afternoon at the home of Mrs. Maggie Carter.... Second Baptist Church has a revival. Rev M. Costello pastor.... Mrs. Bell Winfrey will entertain a few ladies at her home on Saturday, January 16. FARMINGTON NOTES By D. F. Baker Miss Mae Baker is the guest of Mrs. P. Taylor, of St. Louis....Mr and Mrs. F. Chappelle and daughters of Coffman, returned home Monday Mr Joseph Galvin, of Peoria, Ill., was shaking hands with friends here the latter part of the week... Messrs Gorda Taylor and Leonidas Baker, of Bonne Terre, were the guests of relatives here Sunday... Mr. Henry Hunt is quite ill at his home in West Farmington... Miss Cosetta and Dola Boddie entertained a few friends at their home Sunday afternoon. An enjoyable time was had. Miss Melview Kennedy delightfully entertained the Clever Bees Thursday evening, at which time the ladies discussed "Woman Suffrage" with much spirit... Mr. Wm. Hill is able to be out on the streets... At the request of the campaign committee, Dr. B. F Abbott came to Farmington last Friday and made an address that made the community wild with enthusiasm and praise. The court was filled with people. The committee prevailed with him to return Monday. He spoke Monday night to a crowded house. The evils of liquor were so plainly shown that after the meeting men rushed to the stage expressing themselves, "I'll vote dry and, thereby make the proper use of my ballot." Statesmer declared the speech of Dr. Abbott was the best that had been made during the campaign. Women, with their boys and girls, flocked there showing their interest in the movement. Recipe That Has Not Been Improved on Since Our Grandmothers Used to Make It. Fruit for this should be prepared in advance as follows: Six cupfuls of currants, washed, dried and picked. Three cupfuls sultana ralsins, three cupfuls of citron cut in fine strips, one-half cupful candied lemon peel, two cupfuls of almonds blanched and cut in shreds. In a warm bowl mix four cupfuls of butter and four cupfuls of sugar, granulated or confectioner's, beat these together until very light. Break ten eggs into another bowl, do not beat them. Cover a waist with a big sheet of paper; sift four pints of flour over this, add the fruit and the following spices: two teaspoonfuls each of nutmeg, mace and cinnamon, one tablespoonful each of cloves and allspice. Mix these together and stand aside ready for use. Have ready in a little pitcher one-half pint best brandy. Select a deep cake tin and grease with butter, line it inside with white paper and on the outside and bottom with four-or-five thicknesses of very thick wrapping paper which you must tie on. Have your oven hot and the fire banked so it will not burn out quickly. Now beat the butter and sugar once more, add the eggs two at a time, beating the mixture after each addition. When the eggs are all used, turn in the flour and fruit with brandy, mix thoroughly, pour into the prepared cake tin, cover with several thicknesses of brown paper, and bake eight hours, keeping the oven steady and clear. Remove from the oven and allow it to stand on tin sheet until quite cold. Ice with a thin coat of white icing top and sides and stand in a cool oven to dry, then give it a second coat of thick icing and ornament according to fancy. An icing made of white egg, a few drops of cold water and confectioner's sugar is the best for the thick icing. BEFORE THE HEAVY COURSE Some Delicious Appetizers That Are Not at All Hard to Acquire or Prepare. The hors d'oeuvre is not much used by private families in America, but a dish of any of the things used will admirably set off a modest meal. For oysters or clams, cooked or raw, two hours before serving chop two or three shallots very fine and put them in a saucedish with salt, pepper, vinegar and oil. Pass this around with the shellfish, supplying small plates for holding the sauce. Another excellent hors d'oeuvre can be made of one green pepper, several slices of Bermuda onion, and one firm, fresh tomato. Peel the tomato and denude the pepper of seeds. Then cut the last in fine shreds, putting these on top of a slice of onion laid in turn on a slice of tomato. But do this individual arrangement after the vegetables have marinated in a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar and salt and pepper. Anchovies, preserved in oil, are famous appetizers, and they are served as they come on a little dish with hard-boiled eggs chopped fine, capers and minced parsley. A Chef Suggests: That small pieces of chicken with the merest bit of its own liver pounded up with some cream and a little coraline pepper make a delicious paste to spread on thin slices of brown bread. Before attempting to seed raisins cover them with hot water and let them stand 15 minutes; then the seeds can be removed easily without any waste. The left-over cooked potatoes should not be piled together, as they will sour quickly; spread them out on a large dish. That a teaspoonful of curry powder added to the cream sauce in which macaroni is baked greatly improves the flavor. Save Worn Table Glothe Probably you are convinced that you are practicing all the economies known to the up-to-date housekeeper, but have you ever turned inward the outer edges of a half-worn tablecloth? It is done exactly as a wide sheet is rejuvenated, and if a very fine seam is carefully felled down on the wrong side of the damask, the joining will never show. Try it with the tablecloth you have decided to cut up for napkins. Golden Cream Cake. One cupful sugar, three-quarters cupful butter creamed and the beaten whitees of three eggs, one and one-half cupfuls flour, one and one-half level teaspoonfuls baking powder. Bake in layers. For Filling.—Yolks of three eggs. one cupful sugar and two tablespoonfuls thick cream beaten together until very light. Flavor with vanilla. These are very good. Sugared Popcorn. Make a sirup by boiling together two tassecupils of water. Boil until the sirup strings from the spoon or hardens when dropped into cold water. Pour over six quarts of freshly popped corn and stir well. Fried Turnip. Peel white turnips, cut them into cubes about one-half inch square, let stand in cold water one-half hour, then boil in salted water until tender-Drain and fry in butter until a golden brown on both sides. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Henry Mock, a Negro of Mingo Junction, O., has invented what he calls a "mine destroyer," which will not only prevent a ship from being blown up by a submarine mine, but will set off the mine without harm to the vessel which is equipped with his device. He also claims that his invention will/ locate icebergs and prevent vessels from running into such "terrors of the sea," and that it is a safe device for rescuing passengers from sinking or burning ships. Mock says he has not secured patents on his invention, but has applied for them in this and other countries. He also says he has correspondence with governments regarding his invention, with gratifying encouragement of their adopting it as an equipment of their navies "I have made a number of experiments with my invention," said Mock the other day, "and everyone of them has been an unqualified success. I have experimented on an Ohio River steamer several times with dynamite bombs, and the steamer was as safe from harm when equipped with my invention as though there was no dynamite within a mile of it. The locating of other dangerous substances in the river in the path of the steamer also was tried a number of times with great success. "I hope soon to secure patents on my invention. When I do I will be glad to have the secret of it made public. It can be used on any sort of steamer or sailing vessel, and I am sure it will be the means of saving thousands of lives at sea every year, as well as locating and destroying submarine mines and finding icebergs in time to prevent the destruction of ocean-going ships." To ambitious Negro and Indian students, the following courses are offered: Academic-normal, covering four years of work for those who are preparing to become teachers; an agricultural course of four years, and a trade course of four years in any one of 13 trades, including the building industries, as well as such indoor trades as tailoring and printing. "In 1914 and thereafter," according to the latest announcement, "a diploma from the Hampton school will indicate that the recipient has done at least four years of work beyond the grammar grades. It will be the policy of the school to grant a diploma to no one who has not received sufficient vocational training to make self-support possible at some skilled occupation. "In all the industrial courses leading to a diploma, a fixed minimum of academic work is required; indeed, it is regarded as an essential part of all industrial courses." In the agricultural course the Hampton student has the opportunity of learning the best modern practice in field, garden, orchard, greenhouse, horse barn, dairy and poultry houses. Hampton sends out "agricultural missionaries." Mere bigness has never been a goal at Hampton. Every department has grown in natural response to the pressing needs of the races receiving training. Today, between twelve and thirteen hundred students, including some forty Indians, are enrolled. These figures include some four hundred children in the Whittier school, which is a neighborhood elementary school, and is used by Hampton institute as a training school for teachers. The student life at Hampton institute tends to develop character in the dormitories, on the parade ground, on the football field, in the cabins of the old and lowly, indeed, at every turn, fortunate Negro and Indian youths who reach Hampton are receiving valuable training in self-control in obedience, in courtesy, in team work. From the rising bell, which sounds at 5:30 in the morning, until "tape" at 9:30 at night, the Hampton students are being trained in the value of promptness, alertness, discipline, endurance, respect for authority, and applied Christianity. Hampton institute stands for all that aids in training Negroes and Indians to become earnest, industrious, Christian citizens. It teaches the dignity of labor, the happiness of service, and the value of moral and physical cleanliness. Hampton institute is neither a state nor a government school. It must depend largely on school. It must contribute for its support. Indeed, $125,000 are required annually, above the required income, for scholarships and expenses. The school is striving to raise an endowment fund of $4,000,000. Argentina in January shipped 900, 000 bushels of corn to the United States During 1913, 1,730,872 British work- ers received a net wage increase of $807,566 a week. Tampleo, Mex., last year exported to the United States crude oil valued at $7,130,632. The oldest known specimens of writ- ing are in the British museum. They are of Chinese origin. The music of the Negro, like the music of the Indian, has caused much ink to be spilled. Some enthusiastic souls have looked to the rhythms of the red man for the melody that is to create American music; in fact, some have gone so far as to declare that the only possible American music can be Indian music. Which is all very interesting and absolutely inconclusive. The fact remains that Indian composers, in any fair sense of the term, do not exist; while we have among us many talented and well-trained Negro creative musicians. It was with one of these that a New York Tribune representative talked last week, with a man who has written a very large proportion of the so-called modern dances. The man was Jesse Rees Europe, the composer of all the Castle dances, and the director of Europe's orchestra, an organization which has all but secured complete control of the cabaret and dance field in the city. Mr. Europe is a well-trained musician and a man who has thought deeply on the musical possibilities of his race, and of these possibilities he has firm and well defined opinions. "I am striving at present to form an orchestra of Negroes which will be able to take its place among the serious musical organizations of the country," said Mr. Europe. "The Tempo club now contains about two hundred members, all musicians, and from this body I supply at present a majority of the orchestras which play in the various cafes of the city and also at the private dances. Our Negro musicians have nearly cleared the field of the so-called gypsy orchestras. The Negro, while not generally equal to the demands of the more sophisticated forms of music, is peculiarly fitted for the modern dances. I don't think it too much to say that he plays this music better than the white man simply because all this music is indigenous with him. Rhythm is something that is born in the Negro, and the modern dances require rhythm above all else. "I myself do not consider the modern dances a step backward. The one-step is more beautiful than the old two-step, and the fox-trot than the schottische, of which it is a development. As to the so-called dance craze, it does not appear to be a 'craze'. I have had probably as good an opportunity to observe the various dances as anyone in the city, and I have found that dancing keeps husbands and wives together and eliminates much drinking, as no one can dance and drink to excess. However, these are questions for a philosopher and not for a musician." The Negro farmer reads no bulletins, few agricultural journals, and soldom sees the daily or semi-weekly market reports published in our papers. He has not taken any interest in the subject of transportation. Freight, express and parcel post rates and their relative value and the importance of this service do not interest him, as he has nothing to ship. Demand and supply appeal to him only to the amount of food required or demanded to supply his appetite. He has never been taught anything about farm accounts, and so his receipts and expenditures have no safe check, and often, more often than otherwise, these expenditures are injudicious. Kangaroo farming is a very important industry in Australia. But we sit not down and complain of our lot. We know that we have women in our race today who stand shoulder to shoulder with any women. We need and must make all the friends we can with white people. They need us and we need them. If centuries were needed to bring the Anglo-Saxon from the morasses of central Europe to the height of today's civilization they cannot expect us to be perfect—yet. We are like the wrecked ship which to the call, "Shall we lower the boats and take you in?" gave answer thus: "No. Lay by us till morning." So say we to our generous, sympathetic and true white friends. Our record for this half-mile stone from human slavery is unequaled. Let us go on with the team work which embodies the grand old motto of the Swiss republic, "All for each and each for all."—From An Address at the Biennial Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. In an electric gun invented in England, which seems to be successful, a projectile is hurled through a tube by the action of electric magnets on the outside. An American visitor in Montreal recently saw a squad of boys whose ages ranged from six to nine, being drilled by two little girls of corresponding age. Upon inquiry one of the drill sergeants explained that her father said the war might last twenty years, and then these boys might fight for the union jack while their fathers came home to rest. Siamese capital, employing Danish engineers and machinery, is constructing a large cement plant near Bangkok. J. E. MITCHELL ..... Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS ..... City Editor and Advertising Manager F. F. MARTYN ..... Associate Editor. ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: two Weeks for one Advertising Rates Furnished on Request ond-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis 1879. Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 3, 1879. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION THE QUESTION OF BREAD AND WORK General Government is about to open a labor to secure work for the unemployed. The direction. Moral and industrious man and woman in the land to enough to eat and has the right to labor as a principal, no matter what political or social contradict. This land there is a moral and industrious man not enough to eat, it is because somebody else. God spreads His table three times a day and there is plenty on it for the fourteen hundred human race; and more than plenty for the twelve United States. But the trouble is that the platters of meat, and the dishes of fruit, and having satisfied their own hunger, are pockets, leaving thousand to rise from it. Long as a few thousand families own most of thousand individuals control most of the movements control most of the labor of this land, great many people without work and with the glad that the Federal government is show the matter. It is a big question and if Uncle It will settle it, there is one Being in the uncle it He will! The politicians North and South of years, studying how to get rid of America discussed, and argued and figured, and acted when God rose in His majesty to settle the question done. But one million five hundred thousand in their graves. It will call for a greater or a less sacrifice of sacrifice at all, to settle this question of hunger not tell. But this we do know: that if some soon, the Almighty will! Is a dangerous things to have around. It cannot be chained by promises and investigate council. It wants bread. It does not ask for and gentlemen of the reign of Louis XV, sat in their gilded Salons discussing its rights of man. But they discussed too much mob broke open the doors and the discussion has a way of respecting itself! THE QUESTION OF BREAD AND WORK The Federal Government is about to open a labor bureau and make an effort to secure work for the unemployed. This is a step in the right direction. Every moral and industrious man and woman in this country has the right to enough to eat and has the right to labor. We lay that down as a principal, no matter what political or social theory it may seem to contradict. If in all this land there is a moral and industrious man or woman who has not enough to eat, it is because somebody else has more than his share. God spreads His table three times a day all around the earth, and there is plenty on it for the fourteen hundred millions of the human race; and more than plenty for the ninety odd millions in these United States. But the trouble is that a greedy few sieve the platters of meat, and the dishes of fruit and the plates of bread, and having satisfied their own hunger, they put the rest into their pockets, leaving thousand to rise from God's table unfed. Just so long as a few thousand families own most of the land, and a few thousand individuals control most of the money, and a few corporations control most of the labor of this land, there are going to be a great many people without work and without food. So we are glad that the Federal government is showing some interests in the matter. It is a big question and if Uncle Sam cannot, or will not settle it, there is one Being in the universe who can; and settle it He will! The politicians North and South were busy dozens of years, studying how to get rid of American slavery; and they discussed, and argued and figured, and accomplished nothing. Then God rose in His majesty to settle the question and the work was done. But one million five hundred thousand brave men dropped in their graves. Whether it will call for a greater or a less sacrifice of human life, or no sacrifice at all, to settle this question of hunger and no work, we cannot tell. But this we do know: that if somebody does not settle it soon, the Almighty will! Hunger is a dangerous things to have around. It is a wild beast that cannot be chained by promises and investigating committees and council. It wants bread. It does not ask for charity, but work. The ladies and gentlemen of the reign of Louis XV and Louis XVI of France, sat in their gilded Salons discussing in beautiful phrases, the rights of man. But they discussed too long. The angry, hungry mob broke open the doors and the discussion ended in blood. History has a way of respecting itself! ANOTHER SUGGESTION ed that Prof. Spingarn was in the city a ago, between trains. The fact recalls his a go, under the auspices of The National Ass ment of Colored People. The masterful ac and the high enthusiasm of the occasion ered. times wonder whether our people appreciate e in our behalf by this Association. The Spingarn alone are a credit to the organi We learned that Prof. Spingarn was in the city a few hours, several days ago, between trains. The fact recalls his appearance, just a year ago, under the auspices of The National Association for the advancement of Colored People. The masterful address, the great crowd and the high enthusiasm of the occasion will all be well remembered. We sometimes wonder whether our people appreciate the splendid work done in our behalf by this Association. The speaking tours of Prof. Spingarn alone are a credit to the organization; and the quick and vigorous action in connection with the Immigration Bill last week deserves our lasting gratitude. But how much better it would be if we ourselves, both in St. Louis and elsewhere, were more energetic in advancing our interests. It is a sign of selfishness and indifference to delegate the care of our welfare to an organization more than a thousand miles away. We hope to see the day dawn soon when the Negroes of St. Louis will form a local organization—Such as a Social Service Bureau—to safeguard our rights and further our interests right here in this city. We would like to see a federation of The Negro Business League, The Forum Club, The Ellardsville Civic League, The Ministerial Alliances, and all similar organizations—each maintaining its own identity and independence, yet all together supporting a central Bureau to care for every Negro interest. Think it over, and then act SALOONS AND THE POLICE Under the above heading, one of the evening papers refers sarcastically to the Republican Legislator at Jefferson City who opposed the proposal to give St. Louis more policemen. His opposition was based upon the argument that if the policemen in the outskirts of the city would keep out of saloons and stay at their posts there would be no need of more police. It is not our purpose to discuss the editorial in this evening paper. We merely express our surprise that the gentleman at the Capitol limited his criticism to the police in the outskirts. The writer is speaking well within the bounds of truth when he says that hardly a day passes without his seeing one or more police officers, in uniform, going in or coming out of saloons in all parts THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS of the city. Should the statement be challenged, by the Police Board or city officials, he would be glad to take the number of any policeman he see so doing. We have often thought, in this same connection, that if the police went after the real crooks in dead earnest and stopped their persecution of innocent, or even suspicious Negroes, they would do much towards reducing the crime wave. SPRING ELECTION We are again on the verge of another Political Campaign. The first to be conducted under the new charter. Members for a new legislative body—The Board of Alderman—will be selected. The House of Delegates and Council will pass out of existence and a single body of twenty-eight members will control municipal affairs. We must help to make this initial body a success and a monument of future pride by selecting the best men available. Of those who have filed or intend to file, one candidate deserves mention at this time. Nicholas Polito, Supt. in the street department, and 4th ward leader, has shown a fairness in dealing with the Negro that commands respect and installs confidence in him. The fity or more Negroes who owe their employment to him will form a strong advance squad to lead his large army of followers to victory this spring. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Sumio Uesugi, the Japanese missionary, will be the speaker at the Sunday afternoon Men's meeting at Douglass Hall, January 17. Mr. Uesugi will speak on Japan. He will speak in his native costume. Mr. L. A. Knox, a prominent attorney of Kansas City, will probably be in the city on Sunday and will tell the men at the meeting how Kansas City was able to secure their magnificent Association building. The Y. M. C. A. Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Elmer Keeton, will render music for this occasion. Dr. John W. Day, who was the speaker for us last Sunday, made a powerful address on "Living With One's Self." The Board of Managers stakes special delight in the fact that the Association Building is becoming the mecca for many organizations. Among the groups that are using the Association as a meeting place are: The Postal Clerks' Alliance, the Alliance of Insurance Men, The Board of the Wayman Free Clinic Settlement Association and the new Building Loan Association, which is just being formed. That the men of the city are coming to feel that the building really belongs to them is a good sign. Miss Attie Missel Ransome, of 9 S 23rd St. is visiting in Nashville, Tenn. her former home. Phyllis Wheatley Branch, Young Women's Christian Association, will hold a great mass meeting Sunday at 4 p.m. at Union Memorial Church. All members and friends are urged to attend. Third local conference for association workers will open at Wheatley Branch Wednesday evening, January 20, and continue through Friday, January 29. Morning sessions will be held under our Mothers' Department. Interesting programs have been arranged for every session. Try not to miss them. Our membership rally is now on. If you were a member, renew. If you haven't been a member join now. LADY UNDERTAKER ESTABLISHMENT Miss Birdie Beal, only colored lady embalmer in the state of Missouri, Service rendered to ladies in any part of the city. Miss Beal is the daughter of A. L. Beal, Undertaker establishment at 2726 Lucas Ave. Carriages furnished for all occasions. Open day and night. Central, 5048, Bomont 2726. Watch the Argus for the lady undertaker establishment. Ladies learn Swedish body massage. Terms moderate; diploma Write Professor-Yhnell, 1424 Olive 1-15-3. Remember friends, Wheatley Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association is depending on you to pay your subscription now, that we might claim the other $5,000 which will give us larger quarters and better equipment for our work. Y. W. C. A. NOTES PERSONAL NOTICE CASUALTY LIST GROWING NEW ESTIMATE PLACES ITALY'S DEAD AT 25,000. Shock Meat Severe Ever Recorded at Rome—300-Mile-Area Devastated —Villages Leveled. Rome, Italy, Jan. 15.—The toll of dead and injured in the great earthquake that has swept over Central and Southern Italy has not yet been made up, but all advices reaching Rome-indicate the ever-growing extent of the disaster. Towns with thousands of inhabitants have been overthrown and from some of these come details which show an immense loss of life. The estimates ran from 25,000 to 50,000 dead and injured, and yet there were several sections which undoubtedly felt the earthquake in full measure from which no estimates can be obtained. According to the Rome Tribuna, it is estimated that the victims from the earthquake number between 23,000 and 25,000. The victims of the earthquake at Sora alone number 1,000 dead and wounded. In the ancient territory of Marai, which includes Aveazzano, the victims are placed at 20,000. Only a small minority is left of the inhabitants of Avezzano. Fifteen other towns and villages in that section have been laid waste King Victor Emmanuel is on the scene at Avezzano and 30,000 soldiers have been dispatched to the various centers where the force of the disturbance was greatest. Italy as a nation has arisen again to give succor, as she did at the time of the Messina earthquake, six years ago, to those who have fallen in this latest catastrophe. GOV. COLE BLEASE RESIGNS Offer is Promptly Accepted by Senate; Had Pardoned More Than 1,600 Convicts. Columbia, S. C., Jan. 15—Gov. Cole J. Blease, whose term of office will expire Tuesday of next week, filed his resignation with the secretary of state. The resignation, transmitted to the senate, was immediately accepted. Lieutenant-Governor Smith took the oath for the unexpired term. No reason for the governor's action was given in his resignation, which contained only the words: "I hereby resign my office as governor of South Carolina." Since Blease became governor four years ago he has freed 1,674 prisoners. On Jan. 9 he issued full pardons to 1,500 of these, whom he previously had paroled. On Jan. 11 he signed an order disbanding the militia of South Carolina. He had stated that on next Saturday he would free the few remaining convicts in the penitentiary. It seemed to be the consensus of opinion among legislators that Blease was prompted to resign in order to avoid participation in the inaugural exercises attendant upon the induction in office of Richard I. Manning, governor-elect. Just before resigning Gov. Blease freed 25 more convicts. SHERIFF SLEEPS IN PALACE Cleveland Officer Takes Possession of Patrick Calhoun Mansion, Awaiting Payment of $811 Bill. Cleveland, O., Jan. 15.—Living in luxury, "Tom" Kane, deputy sheriff, who is installed in the million dollar marble palace of Patrick Calhoun, Cleveland and San Francisco traction and realty magnate, said that he liked the bed he slept in and was ready to stay six months. This, despite the fact that the deputy brought no luggage with him, not even a toothbrush, a clean collar, nor a "change" of any kind. He celebrated his first day in the Calhoun mansion on Derbyshire road, Euclid Heights, by making away with a daltry little dinner of mallard duck, mashed potatoes and French peas. Kane will remain there until Calhoun, now in New York with Mrg. Calhoun, arranges for payment of a judgment of $811,54 obtained against Mrs. Calhoun in Judge Pearson's court by Albert Rees Davis, insurance agent "NEW YEAR'S PARTY" Little Elinor Gillespie, niece of Mrs. C. H. Odell, of 2710 Lawton Ave., entertained her several friends, Miss Helen Fishback, Gladys Hall, Annie Harvey, Elinor Gillespie. A four course luncheon was served, tables beautifully decorated. Games, recitations, vocal and instrumental music were indulged in. She received a gold chain and enamel watch from her uncle, a gold ring, set with a diamond, from her aunt, Mrs. C. H. Odell. It was regretted that little Corine and Ione Allen could not be present on account of illness. Mrs. Carter, of 3323 LaSalte St., chaperoned the young misses assisted by Mrs. C. H. Odell. The misses enjoyed the day well. M. B. Hair Grower Grows, straightens, thickens, stops falling hair. For sale by St. Louis draggist. Price, per bottle, 25 cents; by mail, 28 cents. Agents lot 75 cents, $1.50 and up. For particular phone Bomont 2939, or write Miss M. B. Berry, Manager, 2927 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Agents make half. (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course.) LESSON TEXT—Judges 6:11-18, 23-40, read entire chapter. GOLDEN TEXT—Blessed is the man whom thou choosest. Pr. 6-4. We have before us now the fourth apostasy and servitude of Israel, one which seems to have affected chiefly the four northernmost tribes (v. 35). In preparation for the call and work of Glideon, the sixth judge, "the children of Israel cried unto heaven," and God sent unto them a prophet who encouraged their flagging faith in Jehovah and turned them back to him (6:1-10). The now impoverished and overridden Israelites, who had enjoyed prosperity after their former deliverance, had again done evil and must first judge their sin and obey the voice of Jehovah before they could receive a message of hope and deliverance through one of Jehovah's prophets. God's Call to Gideon. 1. Glideon in Prayer, vv.11-13. That the "angel of Jehovah" was a manifestation of Jehovah is clear from a careful reading of verse 13. There the first use of the word "lord" is not capitalized, whereas in a second instance it is caritalized. This angel was a foreshadowing o the incarnation in Jesus of Nazareth. He is clearly identified with Jehovah (see Judges 2:1, 2; Gen. 16:10, 13, R. V.). It was thus that Abraham saw "my day" (John 8:56). "The angel of the Lord" at no time appears after Jesus came, as the revised text shows. The nonadic Midianites brought ruin to Israel as the bitter fruit of its sin. Then was uttered the cry for relief (Ps. 130). The father of Glideon is passed by; for he was a worshiper of Baal (v. 25). They who bear the vessels of the Lord, those through whom he works, must have clean hands. God's call to Glideon came to him (1) while he was alone, as he was threshing wheat in the hiding place of a whinepress, for he dare not thresh in the customary open place of a threshing floor. This call came to him (2) as he was faithfully performing his duty, that one nearest his hand (v. 11, Ex. 8:1, 2; Luke 2:8, 9). II. Glideon In Doubt, vv. 13-16. Glideon's thought must have been one of amusement as well as of doubt. His question, "Why then is all this beaflen us?" was a most natural one and one that men even now are asking when they are in great trouble. Suffering and misery are not all to be laid at God's door, though he permit it, but chiefly at the door of sin (Pa. 77:7-9; Isa. 49:1, 2). It is possible that Glideon had not yet recognized his heavenly visitor (cf. v. 21). The name Glideon means "Hewer" or "Treefeller" and indicates, as all eastern names do, something of his personal character or appearance. Hence the significance of v. 14. The Lord in the person of the angel looked upon him and said, seeing all of his natural qualifications, but with the emphasis upon the "I"—"Go in thy might . . . have not I sent thee?" Glideon Was the Agent. III. Gideon Assured, vv. 33-35. Gideon's first act on being assured of this heavenly communication was one of worship (vv. 17-28). His second one was to take ten picked men and overthrow the altar to Baal, thereby demonstrating the impotence of Baal and the futility of calling upon him for deliverance. The tribesmen at once light upon him as having performed this act and demand his death from Joash, his father, who seems to have been a sort of caretaker of the-idol (v. 25). These same men later become Gideon's enthusiastic followers (vv. 34, 35). Gideon thus translated theory into action and gained confidence. It was one man against the community, and to further rebuke them he erected an altar to Jehovah (v. 28). IV. Glideon's Caution, vv. 36-40. Spur geon said that he never entered his pulpit to preach without trembling, and Glideon would have been more than human, even after assembling his army, had he been absolutely free from doubts. We should never place an "if" before any of God's promises, and Jesus reprimanded those of his day when they demanded a "sign" (wonder), but Glideon proved his harism in part by his caution. Glideon was afraid of himself but was sure of God. Once assured of God's leading he was willing to lead 300 men against the overwhelming force of his enemies. If such a demand was a weakness God dealt with it with marvelous patience and tenderness, just as he descends to treat our weaknesses. The very life of the nation is at stake, everything depends upon Glideon's success or failure. Caution and courage are never far apart. Caution: the soul of courage. "The fleece suggests a "figure of forlorn Israel;" the dew, the presence of the Holy Spirit. In the old dispensation the dew rested upon Israel while others were dry. In this dispensation Israel is dry while the dew of God rests upon the nations. "When God calls lift your soul in prayer and follow in the direction it leads. As you lift your soul before God it will wax or wane. If it wanes, abandon it; if it waxes, follow it, though all hell attempt to stay you."—F. B. Meyer. London, Jan. 15.—A reverse of the allies along the river Aisne, in the neighborhood of Soissons, is admitted in the latest French official statement, although the possible effect of the German advance is officially minimised: After continuous engagements which lasted nearly two days, the Germans forced the French to yield in front of Vregny, to the east of Orony. It is explained by the French war office that the flooding of the river Aisne destroyed several of the bridges and thus rendered apparicious the communications of the troope operating on the right bank. These troops were withdrawn, as it was thought impossible to send re-enforcements to their support. "The success is a partial one for our adversaries," says the French statement, "but will have no influence on the operations as a whole." Brilliant Feat of Arms Berlin, by wireless to London, Jan. 15.—Emperor William was present in person during the spirited battle on the Vregny Plain, to the northeast of Solissons, which resulted in that elevated ground being cleared of the French and which is described in the German official statement given out as "a brilliant feat of our troops." In this engagement the Germans claimed to have captured 14 French officers and 1,150 men. Rusalana Gain In North Petrograd, via London, Jan. 15. Furious fighting has been resumed in Russian Poland. The Russian forces in the north, which are pushing toward East Prussia, in the region near Miwa, have captured a number of villages. In the center the Germans have made four violent attacks within the last 48 hours. They forced back the Russians and occupied considerable ground. Important bodies of Russian troops have pushed northward from Warsaw in the movement toward the western end of the East Prussian frontier. They have reoccupied a number of villages between Miwa and Prasnyz, hitherto held by the Germans. Russian Attacks Fall on Nida. Vienna, via Amsterdam to London, Jan. 15. "The official statement issued today, says: "All hostile attacks on our strong front along the Nida river have failed. There have been no important engagements in the other war theaters." PROTESTS CLOSING OIL WELL Vigorous Note Sent to Consul After British and Spanish Envoys Complain. Washington, Jan. 15.—Representations regarding the chaotic conditions in Mexico were made to the state department by Ambassador Spring Rice of Great Britain, Ambassador Riano of Spain and representatives of American oil companies. As a result of these representations the state department instructed Consul Canada at Vera Cruz to make protest to Carranza against the latter's decree, under the terms of which several American and British oil companies have been compelled to cease operations. The situation with regard to the oil companies in the Tampico district is regarded as more serious than at any time in the history of the present series of disturbances in Mexico. Carranza, by a decree, has made it impossible for them to operate further, under threat of confiscation, and is also harassing the companies with regard to taxation for operations hitherto. Miners Vote to Continue Coal Strike. Columbus, O., Jan. 15.—The United Mine Workers of Ohio in annual convention here unanimously adopted a resolution declaring for the continuation of the coal strike in Eastern Ohio, and offering the striking miners of that section their moral and financial support. EXAMINATION FOR POSTMASTER. Washington, Jan. 15.—Examinations will be held by the civil service commission Feb. 20 to fill 525 fourth-class postmasterships, paying $500 a year or more, for which no one passed the examination held last year. Prohibition for Alabama Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 15.—A bill providing state-wide prohibition in Alabama, beginning July 30, next, passed both houses of the legislature here. It is understood the governor will sign the bill at once. Gen. Robert Shaver Dead. Foreman, Ark., Jan. 15.—Gen. Robert G. Shaver, 65, brigade commander in the Confederate army, died here. ST. LOUIS NEGRO BUSINESS DIRECTORY W. GARFIELD ROGERS THE BARBER With J. H. KENT for 3 years Now at 3109 Lawton Av., as Manager JAMES BARNES. Barber, in now at 2630 Morgan Street. Friends, call and have your work done while you wait. K. P. Shop. EDWARD A. NEAL Carpenter and Builder General repairing. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me 2335 Randolph Street. NEW ADDRESS OF THE ARGUS 2341 MARKET ST. PHONE BOM.1452 Prof John N. Evans, shaving parlor, hand laundry, cigars and tobacco All kinds of barber tools put in order. News stand in connection. 1719 Pendleton Ave. St. Louis. Mo. CLASSIFIED ADS RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 3c per line; minimum 10c. Display Ads, 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. FOR RENT Furnished room, electric light, hot water furnace heat 4158 W. Belle, Landell 596.7 1-8-4 W FOR RENT Two neatly furnished rooms, steam heat, gentlemen or couple. 4014 Cook Ave. FOR RENT Neatly furnished and unfurnished rooms, with bath, gas, hot water and phone service. Convenient to-three car lines. Rent reasonable. 4190 W. Belle Place. Phone. Lindell 5837W. FOR RENT Neatly furnished room. 3231a Laclede. FOR RENT Four rooms, newly papered, large porch and yard, $12.50 520 S. Garrison. FOR RENT Nicely furnished room for couple or gentleman in private family Bath and gas. All conveniences. 4285 Finney. FOR RENT Two neatly furnished rooms for lady or gentleman. 4291 St. Ferdinand. FOR RENT: One room for working woman. 2616 Goode Ave. HOUSES FOR RENT: One seven-room house, newly papered. 2610 Lawton. $25.00. One fourteen-room house, first-class condition, 2117 Walnut St., $40.00. John Dockery, 1025 Chestnut. FOR RENT Room for one or two gentlemen, all conveniences, bath, gas and telephone Call Lindell 2198, or 4045 Cook Ave. FOR RENT: Five-room flat, gas, electric lights, bath, hot and cold water. 3406 LaSalle St. Phone, Bo- mont 1504. FOR RENT: First-class rooms, every convenience, moderate prices. Men preferred. Call 4012 W. Belle Place. TWO UNFURNISHED FLATS: For rent. See Chas. Sydnor, 4217-19 W. Belle. Phone, Lindell 5432. 1-1-4T. WANTED: Pupils for private in- struction. Night classes. Lindell 2014W. 4011a Finney Ave. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms for gentlemen only. Heat, electric lights, hot water and all conveniences. 2736 Lucas. Mrs. Viola Jamerson. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room. 4296 N Market. 12-31-4-W SARAH STREET SHINING PAR LOR Cigars, Tobacco, Papers of all Kinds. Agent for Acme Shoe Polihea, Cleaners, Restorers and Dyera. WM. POWELL, PROP. 1012 N. Sarah Street. R. W. LOWE General Repair Shop and Jeweler 434 S. 14th Street We Repair Any Make of Sewing or Talking Machine for 75 cents or $1.00. W. L. MORGAN Upholstering, mattress making and general repairing. All orders will receive prompt attention. Goods called for and delivered. 2706 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. CHAS. S. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3122 Fair Avenue What do you want for your dollar? A lot of worthless stuff, or one hundred cents' worth of good reading matter? You can get your money's worth by subscribing for the Argus. RICHARD CLAY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. Electric Wiring, Old and New Houses, Repairing. Bell, Bromont, 2640W. FOR RENT: Neatly , furnished rooms with all conveniences. 421la West Belle Phone, Lindell 210R. WANTED TO ROOM: Two or three gentlemen known to each other and who would appreciate a home in a private family where no other roomers are kept. References exchanged. Modern conveniences. Mrs. S. E. Stokes, 2612 Morgan St. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room for gentleman or couple. Modern convenience with privilege. 4042 Cook 1-15-3-G. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms for gentlemen or couple. Modern conveniences with privileges. Call 4042 Cook. FOR RENT: Two unfurnished rooms and bath. Reasonable. 2a N. Jefferson. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room, for couple or single. Steam heat, bath, gas; strictly first-class. Mrs. Alice Garth, 4018 Cook. FOR RENT: Rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Electric lights, hot water heat. Hot bath at all hours. Phone Lindell 3809R. 4042 Cook Ave. FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished rooms. All conveniences, gas, bath, phone, furnace heat. Reasonable terms. Call 3417 Pine St. LODGES FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M., meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. Chas. Bollinger, H. P. Geo. Broomfield, Sec. Bell, Bomont 1131 A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 2702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, MR. SAUNDERS' BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF CURTAINS CONTINUES TO BE THE The special order work of curtains, laces, etc., under the supervision of Mr. Edwin Saunders is a revelation to the cultured colored people of St. Louis. His knowledge of beautiful laces and curtains is extensive, and his suggestions have helped enhance the beauty of a large number of homes. Recently Mr. Saunders furnished Mrs. E. R. Hollister's beautiful home with curtains, and Mrs. Sophronia Gibbs and Idela Saunders will also attest to the artistic beauty of the goods Mr. Saunders displays. The gentleman is always willing to call upon you at your home and show his line, as it is much more practical to see the goods at your residence, where they are to be used than in a store. A phone message to Monroe 2260 or a card addressed to Mr. Saunders, 4440 Olive St, will bring a ready response from him, and you will find him always pleased to display the line for your approval. Can You WEAR a 16-36 or 38 Size, Coat or Suit? Economy For You if You Can WEAR a Sample Size, We are wholesalers, and when the retail season commences we are thru with our samples. We must dispose of them to make room. Hence we are selling Sample Coats, Suits and Furs at less than wholesale prices. If you can wear a 16, 36 or 38 size, call and see the samples from which the buyers for the big stores bought their Fall stocks. Prices $3.75 to $16.50 on Coats worth up to $50.00. Our Prices on Sample Purs will astonish you $4 A PIECE AND UP SAMPLE CLOAK AND SUIT CO. 631 LOCUS ST. With Marloux Millinery BookerWashington TAILORING CO. Expert Designers and Makers of Expert Designers and Makers of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing. Work called for and Delivered HARRY M. HODGES, Prop. Phone, Bemont 1608 2305 MARKET ST. ACME LAUNDRY Try our new method of launderings shirts and collars, which gives a flexible finish on all shirts and finest velvet edge on collars and cuffs. Prolongs the life of linen and is unsurpassed in beauty and finish. Their prices are lower than you can get the work done for elsewhere. 2609 Pine. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. **PRESTO** removes Dandrel, Tette, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; **PRESTO** makes the HAIR GROW; **PRESTO** is Harmless, Clean and Lasting. **PRESTO** in the Greatest Discovery Known to Manifest in this Line. 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WILLIAM KNIGHT. 2335 Market St. "FORSHAW" REPAIRS FOR "ANY OLD" STOVE 111 NORTH 12th STREET CENTRAL 3491-R MAIN 2043 LET US DO Your Printing Many Player-Pianos We found in 1913 that our future selling piano would be our player, and our president, Mr. E. H. Story, spent $150,000 making a tour of the world to find the latest and most improved patent players. From French inventors he obtained a player with the five motor attachment. This can be found, in St. Louis, only at the store of Story and Clark Piano Co. 1107 Olive St. This is the most improved instrument on the market today—is everything but human—and has had a tremendous sale. Among the colored people who have purchased the new style player during 1914 are the following: JOHN A. BROWN Mrs. Wilkerson, 3302 S. Jefferson; Mrs. Alexander, 4280 N. Market; Miss Ruth Washington, 3306 Pine St.; Miss Rosetta Thompson, 4230½ Cote Brilliante; Mr. John Engalman, 2655½ Bernard; Mr. Thomas Brown, 3504 Lawton; Miss Zenobia Shoulders, 4309 Garfield; Mrs Beard, 2308 Chestnut; Mrs. Hollester, 4053a W. Belle; Mr. Robert Chathing, 1014 Pine (white). We are also offering a line of upright pianos at prices which cannot be duplicated in St. Louis for the quality. If you cannot call at our store, phone or write me a card and I will call on you. Respectfully, CHAS. H. WATKINS, Story & Clark Piano Co., 1107 Olive St. Phones: Central 2422, Olive 497. [Name] MR. H. H. GREENE Mr. Greene, manager of the Carolina Express and Moving, 816 N. Channing Avenue, is enjoying a successful business, regardless of the hard times. His courteous treatment and prompt service has established a reputation that is expanding over the entire city. For service phone office, Bomont 2412, or residence, Bomont 834W. 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Louis Hencken GROCER 2601 Market Street Handles a First-class Line of Goods Orders Promptly Delivered Dr. John Patterson, formerly of Kirkwood, wishes to announce to his many patrons and friends that he has removed his office to 714 N. Jefferson Ave., where he will be pleased to wait upon them. Office hours from 8 to 11:30 A. M., and from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. Telephone number—Bomont 2575. Appreciated When Family Gather for Dinner. Two pounds of lamb from shoulder, two cupful of pearl barley, one small Spanish onion, one cupful of tomatoes (canned), salt and pepper to taste. Have the butcher cut the meat into suitable pieces to serve, removing any unnightly edges or fat. Place a piece of suet in a deep skillet and as soon as hot put in the meat and let it sear quickly on all sides. As soon as all meat juice has been absorbed pear on enough water to cover, then simmer slowly for half an hour. Now stir the barley into the liquid, cut the onion into slices and lay on top of meat, then pour the tomato over. Cover and let simmer for about two hours. See from time to time that barley does not settle or liquid boll off. Toward last, season to taste. Try not to mash the meat and barley. When meat is tender the barley will be soft and puffy. Serve on platter with meat in center, surrounded by barley, and pour the tomatoes and onions over with just enough of the liquor to molten, or if gravy is liked the liquor may be thickened with a little dissolved flour. If need be a little more hot water may be added during the cooking. WITH FLAVOR OF BANANA Omelet That Is Somewhat Different From the Kind Ordinarily Served. To make a three-egg banana omelet, separate the yolks and whites of three eggs and beat each separately. It is easier to manage if one of the whites is left out. Beat the whites to a stiff froth and season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. In the meantime have in the frying pan over a gas burner, turned down almost to its lowest place, two tablespoonfuls of sugar spread over the bottom, except around the outer inch, and on top of this one banana cut in very thin slices. As the sugar commences to boil and the banana to brown, lift from fire and turn each slice of banana. After this has cooked a little on the turned side, pour in the beaten yolks, and prick them while they set, as in the case of any omelet. Then spread the whites over them, and let cook about three minutes longer before folding and serving. Just before the yolk is put to cook some butter may be added, about a teaspoonful, but, if carefully handled, this will not be needed. The difficulty is in keeping the sugar from burning. If just caramelized, it is delicious. Care of Brass All brass beds, brass handles and hardware used on furniture are lacquered to keep them from oxidizing. The less this lacquer is rubbed, the longer it will last. If a good brass bed is wiped off frequently with a perfectly clean, soft piece of cheescloth no other, polishing will be necessary. When the lacquer does wear off and the brass becomes dull, the proper thing to do is to send it to a good factory to be rebuffed and relacquered. Once in a while a brass bed may be wiped with a soft sponge wet with slightly soapy water, wiped again with a clean water and then dried immediately with soft cheescloth or a very fine piece of chamois skin. If you drop acid on your clothes the immediate application of ammonia will prevent damage. Homemade Washer. To wash heavy things such as quilts and comforters often means much back-breaking lifting. One housekeeper ingeniously devised a method of lightening her difficulties. When she had put her heavy pieces into the tub and soaked them well, she took an ordinary lard pail and made use of it for a suction washer, pushing it, upside down, on the things, thus drawing the soapy water through them. When they were clean she lifted them, without wringing them, hung them on the line and poured fresh water over them to rinse them. This made them as clean, she found, as if she had tired herself out, with rubbing them. Pot Roast Here is my pot roast: Into a basin put a layer of sliced onions, one of sliced potatoes and a layer of chopped or sliced mutton or lamb (end of your last roast). Continue until full. Now add salt and a red pepper. Now cover top with potatoes cut in halves, which will roast a pretty brown. Sometimes I use a pork roast end the same way, only add a little sage to flavor. A Pastry Tip. To prevent the fruit juice running over in the oven when making pies, sprinkle a little carbonate of soda over the fruit before the top crust is put on. This prevents the juice from running over and also lessens the acidity of the fruit, so that it will not require so much sugar to sweeten it. Dreeden Chocolate Crumbe Mix one cupful stale bread crumbs with one-half cupful chocolate, two tablespoonfuls sugar and one-fourth teaspoonful salt. Put in dish, bake in moderate oven until chocolate is melted and the crumbs thoroughly heated. Serve with whipped cream. When Bottling Pickles An excellent way to make pickling bottles airtight is to boil the corks for bottling and put them into the kettles while hot. When cold they will seal themselves tightly. We carry the Best Grade of Groceries for those who demand higher quality. We cater to the best trade as well as those in moderate circumstances. Saloon in rear in connection with store We Give Earle Stamps DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING "Onyx" Hosiery Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every Kind from Cotton to Silk, For Men, Women and Children Any Color and Style From 25c to $5.00 per pair Look for the Trade Mark! Sold by All Good Dealers. WHOLESALE Lord & Taylor NEW YORK The L. 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WHITLOR KINLOCH DELMAR 1933 L BELL, FOREST 22639 Moving Vans, Packing and Shipping STORAGE FURNITURE SOLD ON CASH OR TIME PAYMENTS 2520 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE EAT GOOD WHOLESOME FOOD AT THE ALABAMA KITCHEN. Short Orders and Regular Meals at all Hours WILLIAM L. HUSSEY, Proprietor Phone: Lindell 1719 1039 Whittier St. FIRST-CLASS WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Phone, Bomont 2311 3200 Pine Street The best is always the cheapest the finest car in rental service 7 Passenger Cars: Packard, Pierce Arrow, Poorless, Limousines and Touring Cars QUICK SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS STAND AT HARRIS' DRUG STORE HAVE WE Also We combine crimp with stock o Send two-cent stamp for Price The Old Reliable M 486 8th Avenue 11-16-2-16 3 IN ONE OILS CLEANS. POLISHES PREVENTS RUST WE are the only Importers and Manufacturers of Real Colored People's Hair. Also Wavy Hair. Wigs, Plets, Braids, Transformation, and Puffs stock or to order; all shades, none too difficult. Straightening Combs and Toilet Articles. FREE CLINIC Diseases of Men, Women And Children Treated Consultation And Examination Free Medicine 50c! THE MARKET STREET CLINIC Phone, Bomest 2298 2117 Market St. Lindell 377 Linde 772 Delmar 1808 Bell Bell Klinch DORR & ZELLER CATERING CO. WEDDINGS AND PARTIES SUPPLIED ON SHORT NOTICE 3924 Washington Boulevard St. Louis A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Livery Carriagees Furnished for All Occasior 5783 PINE STREET. Phones: Kinloch, Central 555 Bell, Bomont 143 For the newest and most up-to-date stories in Ladies' and Men's Apparel visit FRIEDMAN'S 1500--MARKET ST.--2100 They will also learn you money to buy that Spring Outfit for 1914. You can always depend upon Henry Braun for lowest prices in Staple and Fancy Groceries 1700 Goode Avenue AUTOMOBILES For Hire. All Hours at the Chauffeurs' Club Call Bomomt 1995 3125 Pine St JEWELRY CASH OR CREDIT Holland Jewelry Co. Room 810 Holland Bldg. 211 N. Seventh IN CHICAGO You will find The Argus at 300 State Street, at Mr Hayes', the newsdealer. DEWEY-SUMLIN FREE SCHOOL OF MUSIC We are opening a free department in our school for boys and girls whose parents are not financially able to give them the musical education they would desire. We wish to help all worthy, ambitious people who have not the means to gratify their ambition. Tuition and text-books free. Don't fail to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Apply at once. Dewey-Sumlin Music Studio. 1620 Chestnut St. GET THE HABIT AND EAT EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST Goody's 10c, 15c, and 20c Meals -at the NEW IDEAL RESTAURANT For Ladies and Gents 1312 CHESTNUT STREET Open day and night. Short orders, a specialty Home Cooking and Quick Service WM E. GOODLOE, Prop R.E. WILSON, Manager COMMERCIAL HOTEL Will be opened on the 1st or December, with neatly furnished or an furnished rooms. Washington Johnson. Prop. 2845-47 Morgan St. Channing Avenue Lunch Room Regular Meals and Short Orders served at all hours. Orders delivered within one b'ock, any hour, day or night. Mrs. Laura Allen. Mgr. W. M. Ranson. Prop MONEY Advanced Salaried People C. BERRY Room 810 Holland Bldg. 211 N. Seventh REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. W. P. Curtis has removed his office from 2300 Market Street to 1336 Market Street, in same building with his brother. Dr. T. A. Curtis. Phone: Romont, 1644; Central, 8371 FOR THOSE FOND OF CANDY; Excellent Homemade Confections as Good as Any That Can Be Purchased. The following uncooked candies are excellent and not difficult to make: To make the fondant, or foundation of the candies, do not beat but drip the whites of two eggs into a small granit pan. Stir into this gradually, until thick enough to work like any cream fondant, confectionery sugar. Use a wooden spoon when stirring. Mix in well a few drops of flavoring. Lay the ball of cream on a granite slab, or a smooth board, over which you have sprinkled some of the sugar. Work it for few minutes. Divide the cream into three or four rolls. If it is too thick to work easily, a few drops of milk or water will make it soft enough to mold. With this cream as a foundation many fancy candies can be made. Fruit coloring in orange or strawberry can be used, and makes a very pretty candy. Dates stuffed with the cream in several colors are good. Chop a few dates and figs together and work into the cream. Roll out and cut in half-inch pieces. Roll some cream out flat, cut in square pieces and fold in each piece a California grape. Roll some cream into little balls and press English walnuts, pecans or almonds into them. a nut on each side. Dip molded cream balls into hot melted and sweetened chocolate. An orange wood stick is good to dip the cream with. Work some cocoanut in some cream, but when cutting be careful to do it quickly, as the candy will not look neat otherwise. Soak some raisins in warm water and cover with cream. Soak some prunes overnight in cold water, then remove the stones, crack these and run the kernels through the food chopper, adding other chopped nut meats and chopped dates. Fill the cavities of the prunes with this mixture, close and dip in the fondant. When making wafers be careful to use only a very small amount of flavoring such as maple, clinnamon, allspice, orange, lemon, vanilla, strawberry, mint or peppermint, or it will be too strong. After the cream has been rolled out with a rolling pin, use a small can lid to cut the wafers. HOME HELPS Have you tried: Paper towels for wiping fish? Removing obstinate paint blotches on window panes with hot vinegar? Cleaning discolored powder with sweet oil and whiting? Putting a pinch of salt in the coffee to improve its flavor? Blanching dandelion leaves for making an excellent salad? Wiping matting with a cloth wrung from salt water to prevent its turning yellow? Toasting pound cake to serve with afternoon tea? Using cubes or balls of watermelon around a slice of pineapple, set on white lettuce leaves with French dressing, for the salad course? Putting a layer of blueberries over the apples when making an early autumn pie? Using a nut pick for taking paper covers from milk and cream bottles? Wrapping a cloth wet with vinegar around cheese to keep it fresh? Using a mixture of soap and whit ing for stopping a leak in a water ploe?--Mrs. W. R. McM. The Cheapest Kitchen Rack. After falling to find just the kind of rack I wanted in my kitchen to accommodate numerous lids of cooking utensils I devised the following which, for simplicity and usefulness, cannot be excelled and which also has the advantage of having cost not a cent. Procuring a very strong cord, I fastened it securely across the inside of my kitchen closet door. This serves to hold the lids, which being of the bulging variety fit as an ugly into the improvised rack as one could wish, and it saves endless time in searching out the proper cover for pot or pan—Exchange. A Few Cooking Tips That you stew a pound of prunes with pot roast and note the fine flavor imparted to the meat That a teaspoonful of lemon juice to a quart of water will make rice very white and keep the grains separate when boiled That salt will curdle new milk hence in preparing milk, porridge gravies etc. the salt should be added last after cooking That great improvement will be found in tea and coffee if they are kept in glass preserve jars in place of tin boxes Stuffings for Poultry Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter and add one tablespoonful of chopped onions, three cupfuls soft bread crumbs, chopped liver and heart, one teaspoonful salt, one teaspoonful poultry seasoning and one quarter of a teaspoonful of pepper. If a moist stuffing is desired add hot water to the above Tablecloths. If you have a good supply of tablecloths don't keep just two in use alternately. Give each one of the whole supply a turn. They will wear better for this treatment, as will the bed linen and wearing apparel, especially stockings. To Keep Silver Bright. Place in a cardboard box a layer of ordinary flour, then lay the forks and spoons upon it, and cover thickly with flour. They will remain quite bright for any length of time. 70 SIMON SIMPLE WHOOPS THINGS UP LEAB IT TO ME SIMON RUBBER SAY COP DID YOU EVER GET LEFT! QUICK OFFICER CLIMB ON DIS BARL AND GET HIM THAT'S WHAT WILL DERE HE IS SOAK HIM I'll PUT HIM TO SLEEP THIS TIME. YOU USE A WONDER IF YOU DO HE NEBBER SLEEPS HELLO MOSE-I HEAR THE RE'S SOMETHIN DOIN! GOLLY SIMON YO YOOK ME BY SPRIZE DAT'S NO FAIR SIMON I DOES DE WORK ANYO DOES DE RIDIN' WHEN YOU WANT TO WHOOP THINGS UP JUST GET A COP IN A BARREL HELP! LET ME OUT! International Cartoon Co., N.Y. ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS By H. T. M. BOOKER WASHINGTON The show at the Booker Washington Theater is interesting and amusing, but not quite up to the standard of performances presented at that house lately. [Picture of a man] STOVAL & STOVAL have a humorous act, characterized principally by Mr. Stoval's eccentric actions. The lady still possesses the excellent singing voice, which won her the favor of the audience during her last engagement here. They keep up much merriment and close strong. U. S. (Slow Kid) THOMPSON maintains his own as a monologist and eccentric dancer. He sings three songs and does well. HARRISON STEWART & COMPANY in "The Real Estate Agent" have an act full of good clean comedy and humorous situations. Stewart plays well the part of Eli Jones, the Real Estate Agent. Viola Stewart, as Mrs Johnsing, looking for a house, is an excellent comedienne. Jeanette Murphy Cooke, the stenographer, gets all that is possible out of her lines, so does Will A. Cooke, as the Landlord. The latter is well known as the best tramp comedian on the stage, and it is to be regretted he did not get an opportunity to display his art this week. THE ORCHESTRA is featuring the overture, "Zampa," and "Monau Duet" in its reputed elegant manner and winning applause. Next week's bill at the Booker Washington promises a good show, Browne and Dumon, and woman, in a comedy act, are very good, H. H. Puggsley, the acrobat dancer, in a remarkable barrel jumping act, offers something new and entirely different from any other act in the business. Another act not decided on will probably be Glenn and Brogsdale, well liked here. The Smart Set Company is playing to full houses at the Gayetey Theater this week. Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt as the impostors of the President of Haitai and his secretary get much fun out of the complications. Blanche Thompson as the rebel agent plays her role well and scores a hit with her singing and dancing. Hattie Ackers is a scream as an Old Maid Suffragette and wins the favor of the audience. O. D. Carter and George Boutts are good in a novelty buck and wing dance of the clog variety. Other members of the company are very clever. Several tuneful song numbers are offered, among them being, "Good Advice" and "I'm Neutral," by Whitney, "The Love You Can't Forget," by Frank Jackson; "Just a Pickaninny, All Dressed Up," by Tutt; and "Romance Espanola," by Miss Thompson. The dance numbers are well presented. The company closes with "Tutt's Tudalo," featuring the single file novelty previously produced by the "Darktown Follies." The show as a whole is pleasing the big crowds. Madam Vena (Vena Martin) and A. J. Downing, now styled the "Rajas," are having big success in their mystic act. Several new features have been added and the critics say their work is wonderful. The Drake-Walker Trio is at the Gem Theater in East St. Louis, this GENERAL ADMISSION 50c FOR FURLANA-TANGO. BOX SEAT SALE ON The boxes for Jas. W. Grant's Big Band Concert and Furlana-Tango, at the Coliseum, February 8, are now on sale in the secretary's office at the Coliseum. 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