St. Louis Argus

Under the auspices of the local branch of the National Association for the advancement of Colored People, Wm. Monroe Trotter, of Boston, editor of the Guardian, and spokesman for a delegation of the National Independent Equal Rights League, at a hearing to protest segregation before President Wilson several months ago, told of the interview at Central Baptist Church Monday night before an audience estimated at 1,800 persons. The meeting was presided over by Rev. Tuckermann, president of the local branch. Mr. Trotter denied any discourtesy to the President, and convinced his interested hearers that he is of a cool and conservative disposition, wittily sarcastic, but practical. He gave a review of the interview word for word, leaving it with his hearers to judge his indiscreetness. He said, the President admitted the taking of Afro-American clerks from the desks and work tables, where they had been for fifty years, and putting them apart by themselves. He told of separate eating tables, separate toilets, separate fockers and other indignities which the Democrats had chosen to place on the Negroes. The President had claimed this segregation was to avoid friction, and was not a humiliation to the race. It was when Mr. Trotter spoke in rebuttal of the President's ideas that he is supposed to have offended the President, because he said he was not asking sympathy but came as a fullfledged, equal citizen, asking rights. That it was not correct to say the segregation was caused by friction between white and colored clerks in as much as they had been working together in harmony for fifty years. This seemed to be Mr. Trotter's greatest offense, for which the delegation was told if it ever had another audience it must select another spokesman. The immense audience showed by its applause it was in accord with Mr. Trotter and gave him its earnest attention and applause. He left on the 9:30 train for St. Joseph and several hundred persons were disappointed by coming too late. They were entertained, however, by the African Prince, Umfraena Kaba Rega, who made a masterful address. ST. LOUISANS HONOR W. MON ROE TROTTER AND JOHN FRENCH AT SILVER GRILL A smoker was given at Silver Grill, last Sunday, from 5 to 7 P. M., in honor of W. Monroe Trotter, of Boston, and John French, at Silver Grill, by several business and professional men. Toasts were responded to by Prof. Usher, Prof. John Vashon and Prof. Bowles, of East St. Louis. Messrs. Trotter and French made interesting remarks. Homer G. Phelps was master of ceremonies. PROVIDENT HOSPITAL ITEMS; Mrs. Teny Warc, 115 N. Channing, underwent a very serious operation Friday and is now doing very nicely. Mrs. Mary Edwards, 815 N. 15th St., East St. Louis, Ill., is still confined here but is now able to sit up. Mr. Wiley Johnson, 2624 Newstead, is confined here in bed for a few days. Master Milton Otey, 4203 Cottage, is doing fine. Mrs. Maggie Lawrence, 2933 Locust, entered here Sunday and was operated upon Monday. At this writing she is doing fine. Mr. W. Monroe Trotter, Boston, Mass., Rev. F. F. Martyn, and Dr. Simon F. Phillips, were visitors here this week. GOOD LITERATURE Good literature is essential for self-development. The men and women who are most successful in life are those who have been inspired by reading good books. Uplifting encouragement comes when you read the new revised 1915 Negro Year Book. Price 30 cents. For sale at Mosby's Drug Store, 809 N. Jefferson; Harris' two stores, 4300' North Market (corner Pendleton) and 100 N. Jefferson. Leave order and book will be delivered. THE 'STUDENTS' RECITAL The entertainment given by the students of the Motin School of Expression at Union Memorial Church last Monday night was quite a success. The recital was given under the auspices of Queen Esther Circle, Mrs. Cordella Simmis is-president, and Madame Frances E. Motin principal of the school. ST. LOUIS GIANTS SURE THING NOW Chas. A. Mills Closes Deal for Kuebler's Park at 6100 N. Broadway PROPOSED STOCK COMPANY FAILS TO MATERIALIZE Determined Little Manager Gets Backing From White People of $2,500 Needed A deal closed in baseball circles this week practically assures the re-organization of the St. Louis Giants this year. Manager Charles Mills had about given up hopes of resurrecting the once famous club because of the failure of the Negro business men to perfect their organization. When he received a good offer from a white syndicate this week, his anxiety was over. A capital of $2,500 has been placed at his disposal and the 1915 Giants are a surety. Kuebler's Park at 6100 N. Broadway will be remodeled and modernized and turned over to Mr. Mills in time for an early opening of the baseball season. The best possible team will be put in the field and all fandom will again be happy. To get star players will be a greater task, however, than if a deal could have been closed earlier. Nearly all of the old favorites are now signed up with other clubs and Mr. Mills may have to use some Federal League tactics to secure star players. It looks like a good opening for young talent and any players wishing a trial should call on Mr. Mills at his headquarters, Compton and Lawton. Fans can rest assured that every effort will be made to place a first-class team in the field, however, and some good baseball will be scheduled this summer. WELLSTON FEDERAL BASE BALL TEAM ORGANIZES The Wellston Federal Colored Baseball Team has lined up some of the best Negro ball players in the country for the season of 1915. George A. Baker, the wizard manager, is still scouting up better players every day. The line-up for the season will start out as follows: Fred Bostic, L. F., Oscar Hutt, R. F., Al Williams, C, F., Elroy Wesley, 1st base, B. Evans, known as "Blink," 2nd base, A. Green, the fastest boy in St. Louis, will hold down short stop. John Moss, one of the best in the business, will hold down 3rd base. Geo. Henderson, Jake Bailey, Geo. Williams and Richard Devine, pitchers. A. Davis and Edw. Hunkle, catchers. Mr. Wm. Anderson, the only white man in the state of Missouri who is paying young Negro men to play baseball, is the genial president. Geo A. Baker, manager. Exploits of Elaine At Movie Theatre "The Exploits of Elaine" one of the greatest and best serial productions secured by Mr James of the Movie Theater, will start Monday, January 25, with the final episode of "The Perils of Pauline." The "Exploits of Elaine" is the best photoplay ever offered to moving picture patrons. Pearl White, the daring actress who played the part of "Pauline" in The Perils of Pauline, is playing the leading role in the new picture. The manager promises that "Elaine" will be even greater than the sensational Pauline play. In the story, Elaine, the fair, the beautiful, is carried through adventures, by the villain, in a strenuousness that would kill most girls of her age; but she is so courageous and strong that she wins from the "clutching hand" with vengeance. 1090 PEOPLE DISAPPOINTED A thousand persons, with good intentions, wended their way to Central Baptist Church, Monday night, to hear Editor W. Monroe Trotter, only to find they were too late. Let us hope that none will miss the greatest of all band concerts at the Coliseum, Monday night, February 8. Program begins promptly at 8:30. 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. No extra charge for dancing. Informal. NEGROES GET COURT APPOINTMENTS Harry Arnold has been appointed assistant chief clerk and George B. Jones deputy in the new Police Court No.2. THE GREAT WALL U.S. U.S. RESCUE DOGS Nashville Tennessean A Big Achievement For The Race The payment by Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, Georgia, of a two thousand dollar death claim in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on January 4th, is a landmark in the history of Negro life insurance. The payment was made to Mrs. Artha Caver, widow of the late Lynch F. Caver, a prominent young business man of Pine Bluff. Mr. Caver was injured on December 17, in a carway accident while out driving, and died as a result of his injuries on Christmas eve day. Just five months before he was injured he had, at the solicitation of Mr. E. H. Carry, state agency director for the Standard, at Little Rock bought a policy of two thousand dollars in Standard life. Mr. Caver was only thirty-two years old, and had every reason to look forward to a ripe old age. He was in perfect physical condition, with a growing business and a happy family. The prompt payment of the claim by the Standard, which payment was made the same day the death proof papers were received by them, is the best evidence of the soundness and stability of the company, and makes history for the Negro insurance fraternity. It is a far cry from a sick benefit concern of $25.00 to $100.00, to a national organization like the Standard Life, which can and does pay claims of from $1,000 to $5,000, and pay them without argument or delay. St. Louisans remember that only a short time ago the Standard paid the widow of the late Rev. I S. Person of this city $500.00. Mr. E. Hawkins one of their agents here, is pushing the Standard in this state. His name having been on the roll of honor for the month of November and December. With a few more men in the field like Mr. Hawkins, the Standard should do a creditable business in this state another year. L. Amasa Knox, the grand attorney for the Knights of Pythias, will be the next speaker in the series of men's meetings at Douglass Hall on Sunday, January 24. at 3:30 P. M. This meeting is open to all men, and the committee in charge will welcome any men who come. The Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Elmer Keeton, meets every Monday night at the Y. M. C. A Building. Mr. John B. Dickerson, the champion checker player of St. Louis, will be at the Building Friday night to meet all comers. A number of young men, who are aspirants for the checker championship, have met Mr. Dickerson, but so far no one has been able to wrest from him the championship. As was formerly announced, Mr. Dickerson will give a prize to any man who succeeds in getting from him the championship. The physical committee has recently added to the equipment of the association, a curoque table, which game is proving very attractive to the members and visitors of the Association. Judge Mayo, representing himself as a friend of the Negro, from Gary, Ind. Beware! For further information write S. B Ferrier, 2645 Lawton, St. Louis, Mo. Y.M.C.A. BEWARE! Nashville Tennessee K. of P. Lodge Leads Relief Fund K. of P. Lodge Leads Relief Fund Nearly every K. of P. Lodge that has met during the month has responded to the appeal for aid to the destitute this winter. The Business Men's League donated twenty-five (25) dollars at their last regular meeting. Citizens generally are beginning to wake up and many are catching the vision of their duty in the matter, so that the commission feels assured of having the full amount, $1,000, for the Provident Association Fund within the next few weeks. Previously acknowledged... $197.42 Collected this week as follows: Pride of West Lodge, K. P. 5.00 Fair Calanthe Court, O. O. C. 1.00 St. Mary's Court, H of J. 5.00 Leonard Ave Baptist Church. 5.00 Mo Pacific R. R. Men (Compton Yards) 5.00 Business Men's League 25.00 Total for the week... $45.00 Let every church, and all the employed, rally to this cause within the next few weeks. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A great congregation, which filled every seat in the house, assembled last Sunday morning to hear the pastor, Dr Martyn, in his sermon before the Negro Business League. The discourse, on "Jealousy," was most powerful and delivered with the usual force of the speaker. Another large audience was out at the evening service. The solo by Miss Mabel O Story, was beautifully rendered and her services deeply appreciated by all. Dr Martyn will preach next Sunday Why Jesus never married? There is a reason. Send ten cents in stamps for booklet. Also Truth About the Bible. $3.00. Sexology of the Bible. $2.00. Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman. $2.00. By Sidney C. Tapp. 406 Reliance Bldg. Kansas City, Mo. The second lecture of the series given by the Ellerdsville Civic League will take place Sunday, Jan. 24, at St James' Church, Pendleton and St Ferdinand Aves., at 4 P M sharp. Rev F F Martyn, pastor of First Baptist Church will be the speaker. The lecture will be free and the public is invited to attend. ALL SAINTS' CHOIR CONCERT The concert to be given by the All Saints' Choir, assisted by the Fortnightly Orchestra of 14 pieces, at the church, Tuesday evening, February 2, promises to be one of the biggest affairs of the kind presented recently. The principal features will be vocal solos and a duet by two of the best lady singers in the country, Mrs. Homer G. Phillips and Miss Mabel Story. BE INDEPENDENT Learn to compose music Lessons in harmony, counterpoint, form and instrumentation according to latest methods. Call Del Mar 3952X THREE BOOKS FREE LECTURE Ferguson Closes Quality Cafe Quality Cafe, H. S. Ferguson's reputed pure-food cafe, has been moved to Silver Grill, 2321 Market St. Hereafter the beautiful social center will assume the duties of a regular meal cafe in conjunction with its social affairs. Meals will be served at all hours, day and night, at popular prices. The excellent grill service will be maintained, and quality patrons will enjoy the caberet entertainments for which this popular place is famous. A. H. Phoenix Entertaines Friends and Relatives More than sixty friends and relatives enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. A. H. Phoenix at his residence, 42991 Kennerly. Thursday night, January 14. Mr. Phoenix is first janitor of Sumner High School; a position he has held for 17 years. Among his guests were the following coworkers: Messrs. DuPree, Rodgers, Jackson and Pringle; Mesdames Scott and Smith. The host was assisted in entertaining by Messrs. Harry Henry, Bud Davis, John Willis, and Edgar Reid The guests began to arrive early and were immediately confronted with a most sumptuous repast consisting of the following appetizing viands: Oyster soup, roast chicken and oyster dressing, roast opossum and sweet potatoes, roast duck, sweet corn, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, celery, olives, lettuce, radishes, potato salad, coffee, oranges, bananas, apples, wines, ice cream, cake and other delicacies. Several white friends, including Ed. Schroeder, head engineer of Sumner High and John Edwards, foreman of the renovating department were present. Mr. Phoenix has a comfortable little cottage which he has bought and paid for in the past 3 years, added modern improvements and fitted with electricity throughout. He is well known and numbers his friends among the city's most reputable citizens, most of whom accepted his cordial invitation to spend a most pleasant evening as his guest last Thursday evening. GRADIATING EXERCISES Dumas School will hold their graduating exercises at their building, 15th and Walnut Sts. Thursday afternoon, January 28, at 1:30 o'clock. Those interested are invited. Members of Graduating Class Ellis L. Erskine, McKinley Hardeman, Thomas L. Hardeman, J. V. Seth Howard, Matthew Joiner, Claude P. James, Leon W. Todd, John D. D. Wilkerson, Verna L. Beaumont, Edith J. Carr, Ophelia L. Hankins, Sylvester D. Leach, Lois C. Logan, Mable F. Rogers, Katie C. Shelby, Clara L. Towers, Crawford T. Williams. Chas H. Brown, Principal. Special Feature Pictures At The Booker Washington Special Feature Pictures At The Booker Washington Monday and Wednesday Nights. Famous Keystone Comedies Pictures of fun and frolic. Friday Nights. "Zudoria," the female detective; 1,000 in cast. 20 mysterious crimes; 20 stories. Two reels every Friday night for 20 weeks. Each story complete. AMUSEMENT PLACES Booker Washington Theatre, 23rd and Market. High class vaudeville and Motion Pictures. Retina Theatre, 21st and Market. Special Feature Motion Pictures. Comet Theatre, 22nd and Market Cowboy, Indian, Domestic and Serial Pictures. Movie Theatre, 2351 Market Cowboy, Indian, Domestic and Serial Pictures. Silver Grill, 2321 Market. Cafe and High Class Cabaret. The Keystone, Compton and Lawton Cafe and High Class Cabaret. GOOD LITERATURE Good literature is essential for selfdevelopment. The men and women who are most successful in life are those who have been inspired by reading good books. Uplifting encouragement comes when you read the new revised 1915 Negro Year Book. Price 30 cents. For sale at Mosby's Drug Store, 809 N. Jefferson; Harris' two stores, 4300 N. Market (corner Pendleton), and 100 N. Jefferson. Leave your order and book will be delivered. PRICE 5 CENTS NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Invites Various Organizations and Newspapers to Unite in Observing A National Health Week March 21st to 28th. Tuskegee Institute. Ala—After carefully considering the whole matter, I am authorized by the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League to invite the following organizations, as well as others to be named later, to unite with the league in observing a National Health Week. Daily and weekly newspapers. Health journals. The National Medical Association. The National Association of Graduate Nurses. The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. The National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes. The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools. The National Negro Press Association. The bishops and other officers of colored religious denominations. State Medical Association. Annual Church Conferences and Associations. Secret society organizations. Farmers' Improvement Societies Churches, schools and other local organizations State Health officers In Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and other states special Health Days have at one time or another been observed. For some years the Virginia Organization Society, under the leadership of Major R. R. Moton, has observed a Health or Clean-up Week. It is thought to be well to unite all these efforts into a National Movement and join the movement on to the Virginia effort. It is thought the race will welcome this opportunity to unite all these efforts in one great National Health Movement, and thus gain the benefit of the momentum and the enthusiasm that will come from the great united Health Movement. Without health and until we reduce our high death rate it will be impossible for us to have permanent success in business, in property getting, in acquiring education, or to show other evidences of progress. Without Health and Long Life All Else Fails! The following facts will illustrate something of the need and importance of this health movement: Four hundred and fifty thousand Negroes in the South alone are seriously all all the time; the annual cost of the sickness of these 450,000 Negroes is $75,000,000 One hundred and twelve thousand Negro workers in the South alone are sick all the time, their annual loss in earnings is $45,000,000. 45 per cent of the annual deaths among Negroes are preventable. Two hundred and twenty-five Negroes of the working class die annually, 100,000 of these deaths can be prevented. The annual funeral expenses of Negroes in the South alone are $15,000,000. $6,500,000 of this amount could be saved. Sickness and death cost Negroes in the South alone, $100,000,000 $50,000,000 of this amount could be saved. 000 of this amount could be saved. We must reduce our high death rate, dethrone disease and enthrone health and long life. We may differ on other subjects, but there is no room for differences here. Let us make a strong long, united pull together. Other facts will appear in the weekly press and in circulars from week to week, and information will be gladly furnished. Booker T Washington, President National Negro Business Lease A PRESENTATION At the meeting of Royal Lodge, No 76, Knights of Pythias, Thursday night, Mr John B Vashon, the retiring chancellor commander, was presented with a handsome gold and enamel past-chancellor's jewel, for valuable services to 'the lodge ANTIOCH BAPTIST ALLIANCE The regular weekly meeting of the Antioch Baptist Ministers was well attended. All reported large attendances and inspiring Sunday services. After the meeting, the ministers were the guests of Rev. P. W. Dunnavant at his residence. The Alliance meets every Monday at Central Baptist Church. Rev. F. P. Martyn, Pres. Rev. H. E. Humphrey, Sec. Rev. J. A. Shields, Reporter. Church Directory x+++++++ ```markdown ``` BAPTIST CHURCHES First Baptist Church—13th Street and Clark Ave. Preaching. 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting, Friday. 8:00 p.m. Rev. F. W. Martyn, pastor. Central Baptist Church, Washington and Ewing avenue. Preaching. 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 2:00 p.m. Rev. George E. Stevens, D. D., pastor. Bethel Baptist Church. 738 S. Third street. Services 11.4 a.m. Sunday School School. Vicki B. P. U., 6:00 p.m. W. Breathing Services, 8 p.m. Rev. T. W. Lee, pastor. Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Elliott and W. Preaching. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 1:00 p.m. Prayer meeting. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Rev J. K. Parker, pastor. Crompton Hill Baptist Church. 1141 Lassie B. Preaching. 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2000 Papal 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, 8117 Minerva Preaching 11 a.m and 8:00 p.m Sunday school at 10 a.m Prayer meet- ning Friday 1 p.m Rev H J Buckner Mt. Pitrigh Baptist Church, 6207 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 Bertie Church, 8529 Bernard St. Preaching 11:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m Sunday school 1:00 p.m Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m Rev. Willis, pastor. Patterson Ave. Baptist Church. 5323 Patterson Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m and 1:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Wilson, pastor. Hur Baptist Church. 4279 Garfield services 9:30 a.m. m Sun- chool 11:00 a.m. m and 9 p.m. m preaching. Prayer meeting Thursday warnings. Rev. Geo. W Benton, pastor. Pilgrim Baptist Church. 4378 St. Louis ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Fridays 9 p.m. Rev. E. J Goldsby, pastor. El Bethel Baptist Church. 433 Athlon ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Rev. E. W Alexander pastor. Gallies Baptist Church — Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Services 7:30 Wed- nesday. Prayer meeting Friday 9 p. Rev. M Owens, Pastor. First Baptist Church, Killeen, Me Preaching 11:0 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sun- school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 1:00 a.m. Rev Wm. Anderson, master. First Baptist Church Killeen, Me Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sun- school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 1:00 a.m. Rev Wm. L. Whiden pastor. First Baptist Church—Services: Sun- day, 11 a.m. preaching; 1:00 p.m. Sun- school, 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 1:45 p.m. preaching Friday, 1:45 p.m. prayer meeting. Dr Wm. Shaw B. D. Pastor. Southern Mission Baptist Church, 1811 Pine Street—Services Sunday 11 a.m. p.m. and 1 p.m. Sabbath School, 1:24. B. Y P. U, 4:00. Tuesday and Friday, prayer meeting, 1 p.m. Rev T. S. Mollison, Pastor. St. John's Baptist Church, 1840 Hedia- ment. Attendance 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. B. S. 8:00 p.m. B. Y P. U, 4:00 p.m. Rev F. C. Christmas Pastor. Sample Ave. Baptist Church at 8311 N Sample. Prayer meeting on Tuesday and Friday nights. Preaching at 11 a.m. m and 8 p.m. B Y P U at 8:30 p.m. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church, 84 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 4 p.m. Faird Corinthian Baptist Church, 1001 High street. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school. 1 p.m. Wednesday preaching, 1 p.m. Friday. prayer meeting, 1 p.m. Women's Mill Church. 7 9 p.m. Sunday. All are invited. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Piggett ave. preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 1001 a.m. B Y P U. 1 p.m. Rev B P Chora Pastor Meacham Park First Baptist Church, Kirkwood. Mo. Services, 11 a.m., 8:30 m and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school, 18:00 m. Mission Circle. First Thursday in each month Rev Edward Baskillson. pastor Providence Baptist Church, corner Kennedy and Pendleton avenues. Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer service, Thursday 1:30 a.m. Rev Gee W Smith Pastor Second Baptist Church, Klnkoch Park. Preaching Sundays. a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Weekly meetings. Wednesdays and Fridays. 1 p.m. Rev 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. E. Church, 2nd and Adams streets. Sunday services: Preaching, 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 7 p.m. Weekly services. Wednesday night, prayer meeting: Friday night, 10 a.m. Rev J. F. D. C. Church, 10 a.m. North address St. Paul A. M. B. Church, Littleton and Lawton Avena, Preaching 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 8:00 a.m. Allen Bevereau 8:00 p.m. Class meeting Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Rev. W. J. Simmons Brooks, D. D., pastor. St. James A. M. B. Church, St. Paul ave. and Lawton street, Preaching 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Class meeting Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Class meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Class meeting Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Rev. A. A. Gilbert, pastor. Union Memorial M. E. Church, 28th and Pine St., Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 1:00 p.m. Bible class Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Rev. B P Abbott pastor. Washington Metropolitan A. M. E. Elk Church, 24th and Morgan St., Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Class meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev B G. Shaw, D. D., pastor. Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, 19th Fairfax Ave., Preaching Sundays 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 8:00 a.m. Class meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev J. W. S. Lowe, Pastor. St. Peters' A. M. R. Church, Elli and Montgomery streets. Preaching 1 a.m and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 1 p.m. Pastor. Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11 Lewis St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Re- S. B. Anderson, Pastor. Ragnal M. E. Church, 8375 N. Broad way. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Class meeting Thursday 8 p.m. Rev. Goff, pastor. Bathel A. M. E. Church Mission Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sun- day school 1:00 p.m. Rev. H. L. Chad pastor. Jones Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church 4328 Lexington Ave. Preaching at 11 a.m and 8 p.m. Sunday school 1:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Fridays at 11 p.m. Re- R. P. Christian, pastor. Warman Institutional A. M. B. Church 14th and Morning St. Preaching m and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays 8:00 p.m. Rev. B. W. Stewart pastor. Quinn Memorial A. M. E. Church Brooklyn Preaching 10:45 a.m. m. 7:30 p.m m Sunday-school 2:30 p.m. m. C. F. 6:30 p.m Class. 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Choir meeting, Friday. 7:30 p.m. Board meeting, Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Commission, first Sunday Rev Wilbur T. B Harewood, Pastor Allen A. M. E. Mission Church, 1418 N Sixteenth street Preaching 11 a.m. m and 4 p.m Sunday school 2 p.m. Rev O W Harris, Pastor St Mark's A. M. E. Zion Church, 2780 Bernard street Preaching 11 a.m. m Class Friday 2 p.m Sunday school 2 p.m S. D. Davis, 324 9 Lefflingwell ave., Pastor Mission A. M. E. Church Bleak avenue, Penton Mo. Preaching 11 a.m. and 4 p.m Sunday school 1 p.m Weekly meeting, Wednesday 2 p.m Rev J. W. Graham Pastor Pilgrim Chapel, 1601 Baker avenue Court St Louis III Preaching, 11 a.m. sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. Rev T. Parla. Pastor St James M. E. Church, 4818 Papin Preaching services at 10:45 every Sunday morning and 7:45 p.m. Sunday meet 2 p.m. Class meeting every Friday night Christian endeavor at 8:45 p.m. Rev John Boone. Pastor, 4223 Papin street St. Luke's A. M. E. Mission. Sunday school 10 o'clock. Preaching 11 o'clock. Class 1 o'clock. Prayer meeting. Wednesday night. League. Friday night. Rev J. Wesley Baker. Minister. Ellwood. Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES All Balzer Philanthus Church Garrierson and Locust St. Sunday. Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Prayer and sermon 7:30 a.m. Sunday school 1:20 p.m. Evening prayer and sermon 1:20 p.m. Wednesday Itany 1:20 a.m. Breeding prayer 1:20 a.m. Friday Itany 1:20 a.m. Monday Mason roster ABSTRACTALIAN Marital Christian Union Church 2727 Lawton avenue. Sundays 8 p.m. Fridays 8 p.m. J. S. Weatherford rector: W. A. Hall assistant: R. Dinke, secretary. All family religious church holds services every Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in their new chapel at 341 Pine street. Message services by Mrs. C. Armstrong. J. B. Patton, Pastor. CATHOLIC CHURCH St Elizabeth Catholic Church Any face made in a m with short common feet of 180 cm with short common feet of 180 cm with short common feet At least meet and handhonest Government day week 1 and 2 CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Centennial Christian Church 1499 Kenne- bery Ave. Preaching 11 a.m. Sunday School 1:30 a.m. Worship service o.m. C.E. Society 10 a.m. Communion at noon N. A. Mitchell, Pastor THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD at 212 Division street Preaching at 11 a.m and 7:30 a.m Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday meeting Wednesday nite night Rev J. W. Johnson Pastor Magnolia Baptist Church 1499 Banc- tery Ave. Preaching every Sunday 11 A M and 1 P W. Worship every Sunday 1 P M. Praver Meeting every Thursday night Rev J. W. Johnson pastor Mount Olive Baptist Church 1499 N. 10th street Preaching every Sunday 11 A M and 1 P W. Worship every Sunday 1 P M. Praver Meeting every Thursday night Rev J. W. Johnson pastor PERRYTERIAN CHURCHES Rena Presbyterian Church 1916 Plea at Sunday worship 1:30 a.m and 1:50 a.m. Bible school 19:30 p.m. Praise meeting Thursday 1:30 p.m. Rev. W. Party pastor Mccarthy Presbyterian Church Good and Great Brilliant women Meeting morning 1:30 a.m. Bible school 1:30 p.m. Sunday school 1:30 p.m. Praise meeting Thursday meeting morning 1:30 a.m. Home Bible Sunday School 1919 Howard street. Bible to give away. All children and elderly people cordially inited to the Sunday school at 1:30 p.m. Bible reading Sunday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Frank Cal- boun manager LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church, Grass Bv. Mission 1701 Morgan, Sunday-school 3:30 p. m. Divine Service, 8 p. m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt, Pastor. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS --- TEXT-I will therefore that men pray everywhere. Very few respond to the desire of the writer of the text. The infidel ridicules prayer; the man absorbed in business affairs sneers at it, the formalist treats it mechanically; the ordinary church member neglects it; the average Christian only occasionally practices it. It is left to the one in a thousand to realize it fully. To define prayer is difficult. Rev. erence, submission to the will of God, sincerity, the spirit of forgiveness, definiteness of supplication, whole-heartedness and recognition of Jesus Christ must go into it. Prayer does not require definition, and the best prayers rarely ever fit any mold of definition. Some seem to think that the chief blessing of prayer is subjective, that it does any one good to get into the attitude of prayer and to talk to God. Granting that there is much benefit in this, we would make the point that prayer is petition. It is the asking of God for things desired. Men do not get many blessings that they wish simply because they do not ask God for them—Ye have not because ye ask not. Prayer does not depend on location, attitude, or other circumstances. If the cathedral is not at hand, the open air will do, even a street corner; men pray lying down, standing up, kneeling or sitting; garb, social standing, favor or opposition of men has nothing to do with essential prayer. It is the real purpose of the heart that certifies its genuineness. It will move the arm that moves the world. The philosophy of prayer is as reasonable as that of any problem of cause and effect. If man prays as he should, just what he prays for will be granted. He stretches his hand over the sea and prays and the waters part; another man calls for fire from heaven and it falls; another prays for the sick and immediately health returns; another prays for the redemption of the drunkard or the prostitute, and behold the former becomes an upright, honest, trustworthy citizen, and the latter becomes worthy to stand in any place in refined society or in the home circle. "More things are done by prayer than man dreams of." There is only one prayer that the man who is not right with God is justified in offering, and that is. "God be merciful to me a sinner." That prayer is really the surrender of the heart and life to God. The man who prays must have acquaintance with God, must have the right to call God Father, and no one can do this who does not believe in Jesus Christ. Men living in sin are the children of the devil and have no right to pray, that is, to have communion with God, except as the publican had. The desire of the writer of the text was the desire that men might get right with God. Comparatively anything within the will of God is a proper subject of prayer, and that will is readily found in the Bible. To Pray nilly-willy or without regard to the great moral and spiritual issues that may be at stake may possibly be very sinful. How to Get to Praying. After the Citvl war closed the question arose as to how to resume specle payments, and a wise statesman answered by saying "The way to resume is to resume." So we say, the way to pray is to pray. If a man has reason to believe he is a child of God, he has a right to pray, and the obligation alighted brings guilt on him. God is the only one who can supply his need, and the thing to do is simply to ask God to supply it. Men could have the dearest objects of life met if they would ask God for them, even the salvation of their dearest friends, even their own children. When the devil was sick, the devil a monk would be; When the devil was well, the devil a monk was he. So truthfully wrote an old English satirist. That principle applies all through history. When men are prosperous everywhere they do not pray. When they fall into trouble they pray and do it with an earnestness that ignores propriety and circumstance. Was there ever a time in this generation when the world as a whole was in greater distress than now? Men's hearts are failing them for fear. As ever, God is a present help in time of trouble and the call of the day is to pray. Man has failed, civilization has failed, half-skeptical and half-hearted Christianity is threatened with failure. God is the only refuge and in God alone is the strength of man. And shall he not ask for it? By REV. J. H. RALSTON Summary of Compendence Depart Moony Bible Institute, Chinan PETER What Will Praver Do? How to Get to Praying. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON By R. O. BILLBERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.) GIDEON AND THE THREE HUNDRED. LESSON TEXT—Judges 7:1-5, 16-22. GOLDEN TEXT—Not by night, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.—Zech. 4:8. R. V. This was the period of Israel's transition from a nomadic to an agricultural life. The record we have is an alternate succession of idolatry and subjugation with a return to Jehovah and to liberty. 1. "Gideon and All the People," vv. 1-8. Rallying about him his clansmen Gideon chose a position at the spring of Harod near Jezreel, his back to Mt. Gilboa and the Midianites to the north next to Mt. Moreh. He thus controlled the fords of the Jordan and could prevent the enemy from returning to their homes in the desert country. Outwardly the great discrepancy of numbers made the situation look dubious for Israel, but in reality the danger was that the army was too large, since when the victory was gained they might "vaunt themselves." Individuals and churches usually count their strength according to numbers. (See II Cor. 12:9.) If we desire God's strength it must be as we ourselves are weak (Isa. 40:29). God is sometimes limited by having too many and not enough of the right sort. When God delivers he leaves no room for boasting (Eph. 2:8; 9; Rom. 3:27). God can save as well by the few as by the many (I Samuel 14:6), and frequently uses the weak and despised things to confound the mighty (I Cor. 1:27, 28), that "no flesh should glory in his presence" (I Cor. 1:29). These were two tests whereby Gideon was to select his warriors: (1) "Go to, proclaim, whosoever is fearful . let him return" (v. 3). It is not well to criticize too severely the 22,000 who returned; even in the Garden not only Peter, but all the disciples forsook the Master and fled. God does not choose men because they are heroes, but to make heroes of them by the power of his might. (2) There is yet another sitting. God gives Gideon the clue (v 4), viz., to decide by their method of drinking. Those who drank "as a dog lappeth," were those not to be taken off guard even while drinking. M. Glideon's Second Assurance, vv. 9-15. It was absurd, humanly speaking, for 300 men to expect to defeat 135,000. God, "strengthened" Glideon (v. 11). Glideon and Phurah, at God's command, entered the valley and drew near the Midianite host. Avoiding the guard, if any, they drew near enough to hear a man telling his dream to "his fellow." The latter interprets this as nothing else than the "sword of Glideon" (v. 14). Glideon worshiped God and at once returned to arouse the camp of Israel. III. The Sword of the Lord and of Gideon, vv. 16-23. In all probability these men wore their usual weapons as soldiers and carried food for their use in pursuing the enemy. However, for this midnight attack they needed only three weapons, lamps, pitchers and trumpets. Each of these have a spiritual suggestion for the Christian. (See Matt. 25:4; Ps. 119:105; also II Cor. 4:6, 7, and Ezek. 33:3, 6; I. Cor. 14:8.) Gideon's stratagem of dividing his men into three companies and then as the pitchers are broken to blow the trumpet caused a lively panic among the Midianites. That Gideon had faith and courage in himself, and in the word of Jehovah, is suggested in his words, "Look on me and do likewise." We are to look to the "captain of our salvation" (Heb. 13:2) and by our lives of obedience prove the devotion of our life (John 15:14, 14:21). As already suggested, there were probably no defenses surrounding the enemy and in the darkness Gideon and his men easily approached the camp. It is easy to imagine the scene—the midnight hour. the army suddenly awakened by a deafening shout, the blasts of trumpets, the 300 torches flashing forth amid the crash of earthenware, and all of this in dense darkness. The Midianites in the confusion turned their weapons against each other and fled toward the Jordan and into the regions beyond toward the desert. Others followed by the ten thousand, fleeing toward Succoth and Penuel. We of this day have our wars and battles against the wrongs, the principalities and powers of evil, which are around us and within us. Such battles require the same courage, and skill, and consecration of ourselves, as did the wars of those ancients against the enemies that threatened the very existence of the people of God. God's work in this world is often done by a few persons who have had a vision of him, who have grown in character and devotion, and who use the simple weapons of lamps, pitchers and trumpets, even as that small company of one hundred and twenty on the day of Pentecost, filled with the Spirit of God, led the forces which ultimately overthrew invincible Home. 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Dudley, Pres.; Miss M. C. Scott, 1st Vice-Pres.; Miss Ardella Starkes, 2nd Vice-Pres.; Miss Alethia Miller, Sec.; Miss Viola Dorsey, Asst. Sec.; Mrs. Maude Haynes, Treas.; Rev. A. N. Webb, Chaplain; Miss Phoebe Perry, Critic; Geo. C. Anderson, Journalist and Mr. Hardamon, Sergeant at Arms. These officers will be installed January 28. Mr. Dudley has announced that his address will be, "The Forum and its Place in Civic Betterment." MRS. NANNIE HALE Mrs. Nannie Hale, 12675 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. 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 Mme. T. M. Jordan's To start your Hair Growing in six weeks or ref- fund 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 East St. Louis, Ill. COLUMBIA, MISS., NEWS Mr. Richard B. Harrison, of Chicago, gave a recital at the Colored Public School, Monday night....Prof. M. S. Stuart, of Jackson, Miss., was in the city on business last week.... The Misses Mitchells entertained Mr. Richard B. Harrison with a whist party. The guests were Messrs, Leon Alexander, J. H. Alexander, Oscar Hamilton, Price Washington, Jim Thomas and Geo. Cooper, Misses R. Walker, V. Whitfield, M. Walker and Miss Mira McCary....The B. L. Club entertained at the residence of Mr. James Thomas, Monday afternoon. The St. Louis Argus will be found at the Queen City Hotel. HERCULANEUM NEWS By Frances B. Craig Miss Josephine Forbes and Mr. Frank Turrell were wedded January 10....Mrs. Lizzie Westbrook, of St. Louis, was the guest of Mrs. Callaway Baker lately....Mrs. Baker, of Bonne Terre, Mo., was here on business last week....Miss Mamie Robinson spent a few days in the city last week....Mr. Harrison Galvin, Etta Chappel, Mandeline Galvin, Fred Simpson and Selma Keeton, of Festus, visited here Sunday....Pay the collector and subscribe for another year. TUPELO. MISS By Malinda Wilson Rising Star Baptist Church opened an independent school at the colored park, January 18. Mrs. J. A. Jinks is the teacher...Ms. Tom Seals left for the Frisco Company's hospital at Memphis, Tenn. to be treated for pneumonia...Mrs. J. L. Isaiah spent the Christmas holidays in Starksville, Miss., with Mr. and Mrs. Rev. W. F. Isaiah...Mrs. Annie Hunt was called to Starksville January 8 to the funeral of her anunt...Mrs. Mattie Shaw spent a week in Okolona, Miss...Mrs. E. D. Lazney spends two days in Okolona every week...Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moody, of Columbus, Miss., are here boarding at the Jones Hotel...Mr. C. A. Caffey is still on the sick list...Mr. Ed. Owens is improving...The Epworth League of St. Paul's M. E. Church held a meeting Sunday, January 10, and re-elected officers for the year. Mr. S. W. Scott, President, third term; M. I. Shannon, First Vice- Pres.; Mrs. Mary L. Mobia, Second Vice; Mrs. K. C. Cliton, Third Vice; R. McClain, Fourth Vice; Miss Mary Rogers, Sec.; Miss Lelia Cliton, Or- ganist; Elijah Wilson, Treasurer..... Misses Marzilla Ferticks and Everlime McCooler visited relatives in Mem- phis, Tenn. January 17....Mr. S. W. Scott is still in society. COFFMAN NOTES Mr. Ed. Swink is confined to his home.....Miss Mattie Valle spent the week here with home folks.....Master Orville Manins was quite ill a few days last week.....They had an oldtime wood chopping at Mr. William P. Swink's on last Thursday, which was quite a success.....Miss Charlotte Valle spent last Sunday with Misses Ida and Mildred Chappelle, at Avon, Mo.....Mr. Orville Chappelle visited friends at Minnith last Sunday. KIRKWOOD By L. E. H. Mr. Sanford Ming was granted a divorce from his wife last Tuesday. .... The tase of Mrs. Allie Renfro for divorce was continued on account of cross-bill.....Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Easton, of St. Louis, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ming Sunday. .... The temporary quarters of the Booker Washington School, which was burned several weeks ago, will be ready in a few days. A ten thousand dollar building will be erected in the spring. WEBSTER GROVES By Mrs. Leola Laird The installation services of the new pastor of First Baptist Church, Rev. E. F. Buckner, was largely attended. Revs. Alexander, Perry, Benson, Baynes and Dr. Caston were some of the prominent ministers that were present...Revival meeting will continue at Blackwell Chapel for ten days. Rev. F. J. Florence and his members cordially invite everyone to attend...M. E. Church was recently supplied with electric lights, which makes quite an improvement...Mrs. Georgianna Cole, little Awana and Margaret Cole, of 2825 Morgan St., were pleasant callers of Mrs. Annie Polk last Monday, who has been very ill, but is convalescent. Also Mrs. Agnes Westley, Mrs. A. J. Jackson and Mrs. Emma Whitman are ill...Mr. and Mrs. Milton Johnson are rooming with Mr. and Mrs. Lydle Esau, where they will be pleased to see their friends...Mr. Ben Parks is in the hospital suffering from a nervous breakdown. CAPE GIRARDEAU By H. N. Jones Rev. W. W. Coleridge has returned to his home at Blysville, Ark., after having successfully conducted a revival at Second Baptist Church, of which Rev. C. W. Cole is pastor. Thirty-nine converts were added to the church. Rev. S. M. Arthur performed the ceremony of the couple, whose approaching marriage was announced in last week's issue of the Argus. The parties to the contract were Mr. Frank Williams and Mrs. Flora Penny. We hope happy sailing on matrimonial seas. Rev. J. A. Chandley, pastor of A. M. E. Church, received a visit from Rev. Phillips, of Poplar Bluff, last week, who accompanied him to St. Louis, where they attended the Presiding Elders' Council. He returned Friday. Good services are reported from the Sunday service at the A. M. E. Church. The M. M. Missionary will meet at Mrs. Lizzie Moore's residence. Friday. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs. O. O. Nance, Friday. The sick of the week are little Marguerite Abernathy, granddaughter of Mrs. Marguerite Criiddle. Mrs. C. B. Pett, who has been ill for the last month, is now able to be up and about a little. Mr. Roy Johnson, who some time ago suffered a broken ankle, is now able to put aside his crutches, though he finds the aid of a walking cane very agreeable. A number of young folks are to entertain Miss Nelly Swink with a party Friday evening, at which time some interesting news will be announced. There is supposed to be a baptizing Sunday.... A number of the B. Y. P. U. members will visit Healic's Chapel Sunday afternoon. KINLOCH By E. Williams Miss Virgie Hardiman is ill at her home... Mr. Louis Edwards is ill. Mr. i. Cothren is still on the sick list... Ward's A. M. E. Chapel held their quarterly meeting on last Sunday. Dr. Baxby was present. Rev. Gormer, pastor... The Second Baptist Church is doing a great work saving souls. Rev. M. Costello, pastor... The M. E. Church has a grand Sunday-school. Rev. R. G. Williams, pastor... Mrs. Maggie Carter will give an entertainment for the benefit of the pastor of the M. E. Church, Saturday, the 23rd... Mrs. Belle Winfrey entertained a few friends on her birthday, Saturday, the 16th.....Mrs. L. E. Henderson is very ill at her home. Mrs. M. Gorner is much improved.....Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard were visiting their country home on last Sunday.....Mrs. Estelle Williams sang a solo at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon.....Miss Edna Lee Irving and mother have been ill, but able to be out again..Mother Brown, of the First Baptist Church, enjoys good health. COLUMBIA, MO., NEWS By E. Robert Douglas Places where you can get the Argus every Saturday and Sunday, Rumman's Barber Shop, P. Kelly, manager. Mrs. Henry Kirklin entertained the Art Club last Wednesday afternoon at her home on West Switzler Street. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all those present.....Prof. N. C. Bruce and also Prof. Chambers of the Bartlett Agricultural College, at Dalton, Mo., attended the Farmers' Convention at the Missouri University, last week...Mr. Wm. Ridgeway, who has been a sufferer of rheumatism for the last few days, is somewhat better at this writing. Bill says he'll be able to shape the chain over those who fail to come across with their room rent Saturday.....Mr. Jesse Washington says he enjoys taking such papers as the Argus. Mr. Jess knows a good paper when he reads it...Miss Mary Brown has returned from Fayette, Mo., where she spent several days visiting her grandmother of that place.....Mr. Geo. Robinson entertained a number of his friends at his home in Clinckscale's Addition. Wednesday evening, at a stag luncheon. His wife prepared the menu. It was an evening of pleasure.....Mr. Pinkney Kelly, Columbia's foremost torsional artist, says the wolf followed him home the other night, but he managed to close the door on it, but it is still at the door, therefore, he urges one and all to stop in and get a shave, also the nation's foremost journal, The St. Louis Argus, at his place every Saturday and Sunday...Mr. Floyd Finney is suffering another attack of stomach trouble, of which he seems to be subject to about this time of the year. His friends hope him a speedy recovery.....Ed. Jackson, of St. Louis, confessed to robbing Wheeler's jewelry store, also several other robberies last week, and returned the stolen jewels, thereby throwing himself upon the mercy of the court. The court's mercy was 25 years in the state prison. Jackson has only been here a short time. Mr. J. H. Thomason, the efficient Pullman porter, of St. Louis, Mo., can always be found at the Walnut Street senate, whenever in this city, where he has become quite a prominent figure in Columbia politics..... You knockens may as well put up your hammers, and quit knocking me about this paper, as I am going to sell it just the same, and be it known I have bought myself a hammer to use when I come to your doors to sell it, so you see I mean business. (Reporter)..... Miss Florence Kelly entertained a number of her friends at her home last Saturday evening, which was enjoyed by all..... Give me your news for these columns and it will receive prompt attention. Call 558 Black. FARMINGTON NOTES By D. F. Baker Mrs. L. F Smith accompanied Mrs. Eliza Overton to St. Louis Friday. Mrs S. A. Smith is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. A. Gunnell, of St. Louis. Mrs. Felix Poston spent the week end as the guest of Mrs. J. F Ransom of Bonne Terre. Mrs. Jas Robinson has been quite ill for more than a week. Miss Mattie Valle had a pleasant week with home folks at Coffman. Miss Dayse Baker attended a social at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Robinson, at Bonne Terre, Saturday evening, at which time the number of fifteen "Poro Ladies" presented the hostess an operating chair. The evening was an interesting one on "Blue Street." Miss Meyers and mother suffered an attack of pomaine poisoning, caused from eating head cheese. They are both convalescents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCallister are rejoicing over the arrival of their son, Noam Willard, of a fortnight past. Mrs. Pugh and children left for Betliany, Mo., Sunday. Mrs. Randall Wilburn continues very weak. The teachers and pupils of Douglass School regret to learn of the serious illness of Master Aldrew Evans. Tuesday evening at 6:20 the bells proclaimed the town of Farmington dry. Rejoicings were galore. Mr. Thos. Cayce came in Tuesday and helped to make it more dry. Little Laurine Boddie is able to be out again. Several have paid up for their subscription to the Argus and many will pay soon. 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. GIVE A COFFEE PARTY CHANGE FROM THE "TEA" THAT IS SO POPULAR. Hostess Can Provide Delightful Entertainment at Comparatively Small Cost in a Fashion That is Somewhat Unusual. Why don't you give a coffee? Have you ever heard of one? It is like a tea, excepting that coffee instead of tea is the chosen beverage, and instead of sandwiches and cakes of the usual sort all the food seems to have come straight from a German coffee shop. This rather unusual form of entertainment is given in the morning. Cards are sent out with the words "Coffee," and "From 11 to 1" written on them. Or, if the "Coffee" is to be very small, the invitations may be given by telephone. For one of the charms of the "Coffee" is that it is informal In the dining-room the table is spread, with a lace or embroidered luncheon cloth—something rather elaborate can be used—and in the center, instead of flowers, is a big silver tray heaped with fruits made of marzipan. Half a dozen German cakes are placed on the table. There are small German almond cakes on a plate covered with a lace dolly. There is a cake board on which is a big coffee ring, with a wide-bladed silver knife beside it. There is a cheese cake cut into narrow, wedge-shaped pieces. And there are other German sweets of the sort that can be bought at a first-class German delicatessen or bakery or made at home according to recipes in a German cookery book. At each end of the table is an urn or a percolating coffee pot over an alcohol flame, for coffee is the only beverage served. It is served in large cups, breakfast size, and with it are passed cream and sugar. German Doughnut—Here is a recipe for one German delicacy that may be served with the coffee. Scald a pint of milk, and while it is scalding hot pour over it a pint of flour. Beat until smooth and then add half a teaspoonful of salt, and cool. Add the beaten yolks of four eggs, a tablespoonful of melted butter, a half cupful of sugar, a cupful of flour, two teasponfuls of baking powder, a teaspoonful of almond or other flavoring and the beaten whites of four eggs. Add more flour if necessary to make a soft dough. Roll out and out and fry gold brown. Drain on thick paper and roll in sugar. German Apple Cake—For German apple cake, sift a pint of flour with one and a half teaspoonfuls of baking powder and half a teaspoonful of salt. Add two tablespoonfuls of butter, rubbing it in thoroughly, and then add a beaten egg and milk enough to make a thick batter. Spread the batter in a buttered tin to the thickness of an inch. Over the top spread quarters or eighths of peeled and cored apples and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake in a hot oven. Her Laundry Method Shave an ounce of paraffin and a bar of laundry soap into a basin of water and boil for a few minutes until the soap and paraffin have been dissolved. Pour this into a boiler of boiling water and mix it with the water. Wet your soiled clothes in cold water, wring them and put them into the boiling suds. Boil them for ten minutes. They will then require very little rubbing, if any, and the finest piece of fabric will not be injured. This will suffice for a large washing; a smaller amount can be used for a small washing, writes a reader who says she has washed this way for many years and finds it easy and effective. Ginger Snapa Ginger snaps made from self-raising flour are very little trouble to prepare, and the cost is small. Heat a cupful of molasses, and when it reaches the boiling point pour over one-third of a cupful of shortening. Add a tablespoonful of ginger sifted with three heaping cupfuls of flour. Put away to get thoroughly cold, then roll out very thin and bake in a quick oven. Celery Stuffing. One quart bread crumbs, half a head of celery, two eggs, two tablespoonfuls butter, one tablespoonful salt, one-half teaspoonful white pepper, one-quarter teaspoonful paprika, and a grating of nutmeg. Rub the butter into the bread crumbs, then add the eggs well beaten, the seasoning and the celery chopped fine. Penner Reliah Twelve green peppers, 12 red peppers, 12 onions. Remove the seeds from peppers. Chop, cover with boiling water for five minutes and drain. Heat three pints vinegar, two cupfuls sugar, two tablespoonfuls salt and pour over above. Cook slowly one hour, then bottle. When Warming Over Meat The best way to warm up a roast of meat is to wrap it in thickly greased paper, and keep it covered while in the oven. By having it covered the steam will prevent the meat from becoming hard and dry, and it will become heated through in less time. To Clean White Blossom Perspiration stains may be removed from white blouses without any trouble if they are soaked before washing in cold water, to which a little carbonate of soda has been added. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS We are permitted to live in a marvelous age. So many wonderful things are happening each day that we scarcely have time to read about them and little opportunity to ponder their significance. We, in the Southland, read the morning paper's report of the progress of the European war—Awful! we exclaim, and then hurry to eagerly search for the latest developments in the cotton situation. We read, we have faith and so we are encouraged to hope for brighter days in spite of the fact that to the average of us there is little said, that we understand, to illumine the situation. One of the causes contributing to our present misfortune is a hopeless struggle to grasp the meaning of giant problems with our pygmy minds, while all around us lie the simple, essential, elemental conditions that make up life, which are easily understood and practical, and which, if given a little serious thinking, will transform this "vale of tears" into a land of joyous living. There are some people in Texas, though, who do appreciate small beginnings and small things, and who are really making things come to pass. We should be thankful that there are still a few farmers who are not cotton crazy. A few farmers who think of hogs, chickens and eggs to raise a few, who like to eat vegetables enough to raise a garden, who raise enough corn to have some meal ground for the old-fashioned antebellum golden egg-bread, who use the milk and butter from their own dairy cows, and whose wives are just old-fashioned enough to make lye-hominy, can surplus garden stuff and fruits and make quilts to keep them warm in the winter. This class of farmers live at home and whether cotton sells or not they will continue to live, to eat and to enjoy some of the blessings of life. The above is suggested by a meeting I attended in Waco, and about which I want to tell the readers of the Houston Post. It was a meeting of Negro farmers, about five hundred of them, representing some ten thousand others who were at home in the North, South, East and West Texas. The 500 had been sent to Waco to work in the nineteenth annual convention of the Farmers' Improvement society of Texas. Here are some of the things they did. They sang songs of praise and prayed God for his blessing on their humble efforts with a fervor surpassing anything I had ever seen or heard in a church. They then discussed, made demonstrations and produced samples of stuff they raised or made illustrating selected subjects pertaining to the farmers' yearly work. They made intelligent written reports from their various county organizations on the work accomplished during the past year and made plans for another year's work. There was wit and humor and song and laughter interspersed with huge chunks of hard common sense. They were sober-minded men and women bent upon finding the way to the better life for themselves and their children. There was order—there was organization. Wade C. Rollins, in the Houston Post. Prospecting for oil near Calgary has resulted in the discovery of a fine quality of oil at a depth of 2,700 feet in what is called the Dingman well. The oil is of such high grade that it can be used successfully in automobiles after having passed through the filter. An antiquarian society has recently obtained one of the most interesting collections in the country. It consists of the commercial tokens and mock coins issued by tradesmen during the Civil war when small change with the government stamp became a rarity. There are in the collection about one thousand varieties of tokens. A successful peach grower, S J T Bush, in a recent talk at Rochester, N. Y., said that 200,000 bushels of peaches rotted on the trees in one New York county alone in 1912 for lack of cars to transport them to market The newest battleship building for the United States will be 1,400 tons larger than Japan's largest. 3,400 tons larger than Germany's, 3,900 tons larger than Great Britain's, and 6,500 tons larger than anything France plans It has been discovered that the leaf of the pineapple can be wought into a serviceable cloth Not many years ago Russia was a strong rival. of the United States in the production of petroleum. Now the Russian empire yields only about 88 per cent as much oil as California alone, and not much more than Oklahoma. Germany has 173 stock companies in textiles, capitalized for an aggregate of $81,512,000. The average earning of a film of moderate length is said to be nearly $15,000. If these United States of America should become involved in war, what part do you think the Negro of the South would play? If he were asked to take up arms to help protect the peace and prosperity of the southland—and refuse? If he should stand and tell the people of the South. "No, sah; Ise not goln' ter no war; Ise got der rheumatism? If the Negro would say, "We's don' tried to help you once, and you turned us off after we're don' won a battle at San Juan hill." If the loafing Negro and the other sons of rest would refuse to give their services as cooks and other required labor? "My dear readers, the above is an iff" If these United States of America should become involved in the present war, we, the colored people of the South, stand ready to give our services, property and lives for the peace and prosperity of the southland. Nor would we sneak from the battlefield and hang around the cook pot. We are ready to fall in line and advance in pursuit of the enemy. It is truq. when the North and South were fighting, our fathers and mothers were left behind to care for the families and farms. And when "master" came back from the battlefield he found everything better than he left it; all the corn had been planted and all the land had been broken up. We want the good white people of the southland to ever remember that the blood of the old reliable, trustworthy "mammy" and "uncle" is still in the South. We realize that those who refuse to give us justice at times are the ones who have forgotten the good deeds of the old Negro "mammy" and "uncle." The same blood that traced the old "mammy" and "uncle" veins traces their sons' and daughters' veins.—C. J. Taylor, in the Houston Post. In the midst of the war situation, it is sincerely to be hoped that the general public will not forget the needs of such institutions as the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, located in Alabama, in the heart of the South. Whatever conditions may arise, it is of the highest importance to continue without interruption to give that training which will insure the prosperity of the South and peaceful relationships between white people and black people. After deducting all sums likely to be received from stated sources, including a sum guaranteed by trustees and friends of the school, there remain to be raised this year by the principal of Tuskegee Institute in the form of $50 scholarship, or otherwise, for current expenses about $125,000. The amount referred to not only includes the direct expenses of the school for the work on the grounds, but the extension work, which influences and reaches a large part of the far South. Even the smallest amount will be gratefully received and promptly acknowledged. The work of the institute is now so thoroughly established, and its great value to the Negro people and to the nation so fully demonstrated, that the school should not be allowed to suffer in its need for current expense. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. The unassailable supremacy of the "Smiths" in London can be estimated from the telephone directory The honorable family of Jones, for example, occupies not quite four pages. The Robinsons who have a place with the greatest, do not require two pages But the Smiths begin on page 792 and end on page 770. The United States forest service has undertaken the reforestation of a large section in northern Idaho destroyed by forest fires in 1910 to determine whether the destruction of trees decreases the flow of streams. Irrigation projects now under way or contemplated by the Union of South Africa call for an expenditure of more than $5,000,000. A new Tennessee law makes provision for fire escapes on workshops and factories two stories and more in height. The bulk of the aluminum ore of the United States is produced in Arkansas. There are said to be nearly or quite one thousand varieties of rice in the Philippine islands. It is probable that some of these will prove nearly duplicates, but the actual number of varieties is very great. In Berlin there has been constructed a skating rink with all the properties of ice, but made of salt the invention of a German scientist. It is asserted that more children are employed in dangerous occupations now than 30 years ago. SOCIETY Miss Idlec Howard, 4245 Gratiot Street, entertained the Silver Leaf Social Club, Saturday night, January 16, with a delightful lunch. Games and music were features of the evening. Next meeting will be at the residence of Miss Elmcna Bowen, 4145 Gratiot, January 29. Miss Hazel Washington, Pres.; Miss Villa Whitfield, Sec. The Violet Whist Club held its regular meeting, January 13, at the residence of Mrs. C. A. Wood, 4311 Garfield. All members were present. Prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Jno. F. Johnson. All reported a delightful time. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. A. Terry, 4292 N. Market. The Deaconess Bible. Class, of Antioch Baptist Church, met at the residence of Sister Bethie Higgins, Sunday afternoon, being the first meeting in the new year. Much enthusiasm was shown by the members. Mrs. Sallie Moore was a guest. Including the regular routine of business was the installation of officers and a short program. Mrs. M. White, Pres. Mrs. Sussie Taggert, Sec. Mrs. Wm. Perry, Teacher. Matrons' Club entertained its members and friends to a very nice little luncheon at Ferguson's Silver Grill Monday eve, January 18. The ladies were elegantly gowned, and the tables were beautifully decorated in the club colors, yellow and lavender. Flowers were in profusion. Members and friends present numbered twenty-eight. Mrs.-Mamie E. Richardson is president and Mrs. Emma Ingram secretary. Mr. John B. French, a well known business man and merchant of Chicago has been visiting in the city, the guest of his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Henry Phillips, Jr. He returned home Tuesday after being extended many social courtesies. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Baker gave a surprise party last Wednesday evening, January 13, in honor of Miss Albertine Williams of Clayton, Mo., on her nineteenth birthday. Many dainty presents were received. After spending an evening of pleasure, a delicious menu was served. Each lady present was honored with a piece of the birthday cake. Mr. Wm. McDowell, who left the city a few weeks ago for Morrill, Texas, to take a post-graduate course in the Morrell College of Anatomy, says that he will return about April 15. The funeral of Miss Edna French, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hollang, was held at the residence Thursday at 10 a. m. Mrs. Rosa Cummings, of 2929 Lucas Ave., is very sick and would be glad to have her friends call. Mrs. Mary Patton of 2831 Market street will leave Friday for Columbus, Kentucky to visit her mother. Mr. J. W. Mitchum, Pullman porter, was seriously injured in a wreck of the Wabash last Friday, January 15. He is confined at his home, 1022 Whittier St. Mr. H. T. Bowman, editor of the Advance Citizen, Springfield, Ill., was in the city Monday. He was the guest of his brother. Mrs. Sadie Powell, of Memphis, Tenn., is the guest of Mrs. I. E. Joyner, 3208 Pine. Miss Grace McMahan, of 1619 Chestnut, left on Tuesday for a visit in Danville, Ill. Mrs. Sallie Richards, 3113 Pine, was called to Pine Bluff, Ark., owing to the death of her father. Miss Willie Grayson, 26 N. Compton, who has been ill, is improving slowly. Mr. Thos. McIntyre, 4299 Maffitt, is recovering from a serious spell of illness at the Provident Hospital. Capt. William H. Butler and his wife have returned to the First Baptist Church, after three years. Miss Alice Viley, 4041 Cook, is indisposed. Mrs. Clara Crenshaw, 3119 Pine, is ill at this writing. Mr. F. Z. Wilson and Mrs. Virginia Scotts Burnell were quietly married at the residence of the bride, last Sunday evening. Rev. G. E. Stevens officiating. U. Grant Smith, of Williams Undertaking establishment, successfully passed the embalmer's examination in the state of Illinois recently. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, of 1711 N. Garrison, have departed for Hot Springs, Ark., to spend the winter James M. Gibson, 108a Garrison. Mrs. Ella Jones, 108a Garrison. William Williams, 2305 St. Charles. Mrs. Mollie Johnson, 3006 Clark. Fuzzell Z. Wilson, 4228 Garrfield. Mrs. Virginia Seaths Burrell, 4258 Cote Brilliante. Thomas H. Brown, St. Louis, Mo. Mattie M. Burton, 3326 Franklin. George Henderson, 4224 St. Ferdinand. Mrs. Carrie Taylor, 4205 Garfield. Abraham D. Gray, 4357 Maffitt Ave Ethel Whitlor, 1714 Webster Ave Robert L. Gann, 2845 Lucas. Mrs. May Drew, 2931 Lucas. Arthur M. Miller, 4296 Cote Brilliante. Edythe M. Ashton, Alton, Ill. W. Garfield Rogers, the popular barber, is now in charge of the De Luxe Shaving Parlor at 115 Compton Ave. The Melrose Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Sallie King, Newstead and Olive, and spent a very pleasant evening embroidering, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Anna Helms, 3203 Lawton. Mrs. Belle Duvall, Pres. Mrs. Sallie King, Sec. Mrs. Ora Jones, Treas. Hester Cash, Reporter. NEW RESTAURANT Mrs. O. Chambliss has opened a new, first-class specialty restaurant at 2808 Lucas Ave. The patronage of private parties is solicited. Every convenience to handle same. We make a specialty of home cooking. A Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings for 35 cents. Bom. 1049. 2808 Lucas. Have you seen the new 1915 "NEGRO YEAR BOOK?" Price 30 cts. At Mosby's Drug Store, Harris' two Drug Stores. M. B. Hair Grower Grows, straightens, thickens, stops falling hair. For sale by St. Louis druggist. Price, per bottle, 25 cents; by mail, 28 cents. Agents lot 75 cents, $1.50 and up. For particulars phone Romont 2939, or write Miss M. B. Berry, Manager, 2927 Lucas Ave, St. Louis, Mo. Agents make half. 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. Mr. J. H. Scott is reported ill at his home. 3025 Clark Ave. Candlemas will be observed at the All Saints Church February 7. Names are being enlisted for the Easter confirmation. You can't afford to miss the opening of the Boys' Band Concert at Pythian Hall, Sunday, February 7. Encourage your boy by attending the band concert at Pythian Temple February 7. Why Jesus never married. There is a reason. Send ten cents in stamps for booklet. Also Truth About the Bible, $3.00, Sexology of the Bible, $2.00, Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman, $2.00. By Sidney C. Tapp, 406 Reliance Bldg. Kansas City, Mo. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Widow willing to keep children by the day or week. Mother's experience with references. Call or write, Mrs. P. M. Bailey, 4422 Maffitt, apartment No. 11. CARONDELET NOTES Mrs. Rose E. Nance, after having spent a very pleasant week at the home of her parents, has returned to her home in Cape Girardeau....The South St. Louis Colored Men's Improvement Association is planning some good work for the community. MISS ETHEL COOPER HAIR SPECIALIST Mrs. Ethel Cooper, 3421 La Salle Street, has completed the course in Hair Culture, of the Oxford System, and is now able to give special attention to the scalp and hair. Try her and be convinced. A concert will be given at the All Saints' Church, Tuesday evening, February 2, by the church choir, assisted by the Fortnightly Orchestra. In memory of my dear husbaun Essu Dobbins, who departed this 2 years ago, January 22, 191 Just beyond the river Jordan, Just within the Golden Gate; Growing in that Upper Garden, For my coming watch and wait. Sadly missed by wife, Mrs. Mamie Dobbins, and mother. GOOD LUCK TO YOUR HAIR IN 1915 GATES AND MANUEL Undertakern. 4107 Pinney Ava. Phonet. Del. 922; Lindell 5690. Largest Line of Hair Goods at Reasonable Prices Mme. Berzy-Brown 3009 Laclede Madam Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist She can tell you what you would like to know She can instruct you in all business matters READINGS 50C. TRANCE READINGS $1. 6152 Minerva Ave., Wellston FOR A DRINK OF Coffee With A Smack That Gives A Satisfied Smile TRY ST. CLAIR'S SPECIAL 35 CTS. 4102 Finney Avenue Gates and Manual 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 Finney Ave. W. L. Wilson Sign & House Painting Co. interior decorators, paper hangers plasterers, and whiteners, are now located at 2639 Market St. W. L. Wilson, Pres. plexion needs TT & RAMSDELL'S CT COLD CREAM of New York Society for twenty-three their favorite. Imparts health and smoothes away the marks of Time, bloom to sallow cheeks, discourages and wrinkles. Improve daily use. Your complexion needs DAGGETT & RAMSEY PERFECT COLD Used by the elite of New York Society years and still their favorite. Impa beauty to the skin, smoothes away the brings Nature's bloom to sallow che unwelcome lines and wrinkles. Improve your looks by its daily use. Your complexion needs DAGGETT & RAMSDELL'S PERFECT COLD CREAM Used by the elite of New York Society for twenty-three years and still their favorite. Imparts health and beauty to the skin, smoothes away the marks of Time, brings Nature's bloom to sallow cheeks, discourages unwelcome lines and wrinkles. Improve your looks by its daily use. In tubes 10c., 25c., 50c. In jars 35c., 50c., 85c., $1.50. When you insist upon Daggett & Ramsdell's you get the best cold cream in the store. Let me send you FREE PERFUME Write today for a testing bottle of you FREE PERFUME day for a testing bottle of ED. PINAUD'S LILAC The world's most famous perfume, every drop as sweet as the living blossom. For handkerchief, atomizer and bath. Fine after shaving. All the value is in the perfume—you don't pay extra for a fancy bottle. The quality is wonderful. The price only 75c (6 oz.). Send 4c for the little bottle—enough for 50 handkerchiefs. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD Department M. ED. PINAUD BUILDING NEW YORK DEATHS OF THE WEEK Levy Steward, 718 So 6th, 2 yrs. Edna Rutledge French, 4347 Finney, 17 years. Marie Smith, 2237 Cass, 36. Mary V. Owens, 1108 Franklin, 18. Ellen Walton, 1104 N. 13th, 44. Milton Flernay, 4426 Maffit, 1 mo. Solomon James, 3311½ Laclede, 48. William Allen Williams, 2918 Laclede, 21 years. Kattie Thomas, Provident Hospital, 45 years. Nancy Scott, 2131 Locust, (rear), 50. Mary J. Morris, Webster Groves, Mo., 15 years. 15 years. Georgia Smith, 4415 Garfield, 48. Thomas Harris, 904 S 3rd, 46. Maggie Maxie, 2900 Laclede, 47. Maxey Jones, 1610 Gay, 38. Jessie Edward, 1529 Webster, 2. Viola Rhodes, 3109 Lawton, 28. Lizzie Caldwell, Koch Hospital, 20. IN MEMORIAM Inj loving memory of our dear mother, Hannah J. Spurlock, who departed this life January 18, 1914. Sad and sudden was the call, Our dear mother was loved by all. Little did we think that on that day Our dear mother would be called away. Oh, for the touch of a loving hand. The sound of a voice that is still. To cheer the hearts of those that are sad, Submissive to His will. Sadly missed by children, S. E. Butler, David King. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear, angel mother, Mrs. Margarete Herdion, who departed this life on January 18, 1905, which seems just yesterday though ten long years have past in their flight. Oh, mamma, no one but God knows how we all have missed you, for many things you are missed, but you can never return as God has claimed you for his own. Pleasant memories come in throngs and mine eyes are blurred with tears, but no glimpse of thee appears. Lonely and I in winter, lonely am I in spring. Summer and the harvest bring no trace of thee—but, oh, winter, art thou wandering, thou who didst once cleave to me. Your daughters, Mrs. Maude Baker, Mrs. Winnie E. Wagner, Mrs. Laura Colman and Miss Mabel M. Herdion. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our beloved mother Sarah E. Alexander, who departed this life January 21, 1914. The moon and stars are shinging Upon a lonely grave, Heaven now retains our treasure Earth the barren casket keeps. And the sunlight loves to linger. Where our darling mother sleeps. E. Octavia Mahoney Wm. H. Alexander, Lula A. Wilson. ED. T 7 b PA ED. CARANY 1348 II MONEY FOR AMBITIOUS WOMEN "THE SLAUGHTER SYSTEM" Scalp Diseases specialty Braids Made to Order. Manicuring ```markdown ``` MISS ROSA SMITH These Pictures will be changed weekly showing Practical Results of our Treatment. 3001 LAWTON AVENUE LADIES WANT BEAUTIFUL HAIR Then try Mrs. P. W. Dunavant's method of treatment for the scalp and hair. Give her a trial and be convinced. Satisfaction guaranteed, 2749 Walnut Street, St. Louis, Mo. Thos. R. Otey & Bro. Dealers in ICE & COAL All orders promptly attended to Office & Yard: 2805 Market Miss Mack announces of her S Dan Newest and acco New Maxixe, Fox Trot, Lu Lu Phone Bomont 2109 3336 Lawton Avenue H. A, GORDON PHONES: Central 5 GORDON & Undertakers a 2620 LAW ck announces th of her Studio for Dancing and accepted for New Dance rot, Lu Lu-Fado, Ca 2109 Miss Avenue Mrs. S: Central 5415 Born TON & HU stakers and Emb 220 LAWTON A announces the opening of her Studio for Dancing and accepted forms of all New Dances Bot, Lu Lu-Fado, Canter Waltz, Tango 2109 venue Miss Bullock Mrs. Hall Pianists J. W. HUGHES Central 5415 Bomont 2925 TON & HUGHES makers and Embalmers 20 LAWTON AVE. Miss Mack announces the opening of her Studio for Dancing Newest and accepted forms of all New Dances Maxixe, Fox Trot, Lu Lu-Fado, Canter Waltz, Tango Phone Bomont 2109 Miss Bullock 3336 Lawton Avenue Mrs. Hall Pianists H. A. GORDON J. W. HUGHES PHONES: Central 5415 Bomont 2925 GORDON & HUGHES Undertakers and Embalmers 2620 LAWTON AVE. Skin and scalp irritations, eczema, burns, pimples, ring worm, tetters, oak or ivy nosing, chapped skin, and dandruff Softens and medicates the skin. It is worth its weight in gold as a household remedy. Very good after Price, 2 Ask your Druggist Fa Gr W SALE OF Very good after shaving. Price, 25c a Tube Ask your Druggist to get it, or to be had at SPECIAL SAL SALE OF JEWELRY SPECIAL SALE OF JEWELRY We are offering a large stock of Diamonds, Watches Chains, Necklaces, La Vallieres, Brooches, Tie Pins, Cuff Links, Bracelets and Lockets at very low prices. Diamond Rings Solid Gold Watches Gold Filled Watches A. & L. DU 912-14 FRA Open Until 9 O'Clock DUNN 14 FRANKLIN O'Clock Satur 4 FRANKLIN AVE. O'Clock Saturday Evenings. 912-14 FRANKLIN AVE. Open Until 9 O'Clock Saturday Evenings. BOMONT 2854 HIKE MIS 88 N.T.E. ANTISEPTIC CONTAINS OF PACIFIC STOPS ITCHING HIKE CHEMICAL CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. Contents 1.4 oz. 10 "LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER" Guaranteed to Green Hair in 6 Treatments or Money Refunded From the ONLY Hair Culturist that holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Anatomy of Hair in Saint Louis. Our Parlors are the Most Complete; Largest Number of Patrons in the City. System taught; Rates the Cheapest; Success Guaranteed; Pupils solicited; Agents Wanted. This work offers the Most Facinating and Lucrative Field open to Negro Women. The demand for Skilled Operatives with "Guaranteed Preparations" is unlimited. OUR GRADUATES ARE FURNISHED WITH DIPLOMA AND OUTFIT. Don't Delay, Write for Fuller Particulars PHONE, BELL, BOMONT 1954 Mrs. E. Slangher-Gamble SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI While Prosperous For the young woman who appreciates clean work with quick results, shampooing, manicuring and scalp massage offer the best paying business of today. Many are making from three to five dollars per day. My system will prepare you in from four to five weeks. Course $10, accepted in two payments. Call of write, MRS. ANNA SMITH, Lindell 2199R. 1824 Goode Ave., St. Louis, Mo. HIKE ANTISEPTIC STOPS ITCHING Learn A Trade Famous & Barr Grand Leader Wolff-Wilson Drug Sotre $5.00 to $500 $10.00 to $100 $5.00 to $25 MERCANTILE AND LOAN CO ST. LOUIS NEGRO BUSINESS DIRECTORY W. GARFIELD ROGERS THE BARBER Now at 115 N. Channing, as Manager. JAMES BARNES, Barber, is 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. SARAH STREET SHINING PARLOR Cigara, Tobacco, Papers of all Kinds. Agent for Acme Shoe Polishes, Cleaners, Restorers and Dyers. WM. POWELL, PROP. 1012 N. Sarah Street. R. W. LOWE General Repair Shop and Jeweler 434 S. 14th Street We Repair Any Make of Sew- 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 Pro- fessional 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 Lindell 5907 1-8-4-W FOR RENT Two neatly furnished rooms, steam heat, gentlemen or cou- ple 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 4100 W Belle Place. Phone Lindell 5837W FOR RENT Neatly furnished room 32314 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 convenences 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 PENT One seven-room house, newly papered, 2640 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, Bomont 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 instruction. 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 Kinda Agent for Acme Shoe Polishes, Cleaners, Restorers and Dyers. WM. POWELL, PROP. 1012 N. Sarah Street. General Repair Shop and Jeweler 434 S. 14th Street We Repair Any Make of Sewing or Talking Machine for 75 cents or $1.00. Phone Bomont 2748. 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, Bomont 2649W 2201 Eugenia St. St. Louis FOR RENT: Furnished room for respectable colored in private family. Hot and cold water, free phone. 4296 Finney ROOM FOR RENT: Two-room apartment Rent furnished or unfurnished $2.00 to $4.00 per week. Two-room suite, $3.50 to $4.00. Telephone, bath and steam heat. Cafe in connection 3500 Lawton Avenue, J.R. Allen, manager. Telephone, Lindell 4424. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms with all conveniences, 4211a West Belle Phone, Lindell 210R. FOR RENT: Furnished rooms, married couple or gentlemen. Bath and conveniences. 829 N. Leonard, 1-22-4 C 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. 2012 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 convenience 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. FOR RENT: Four room flat with bath and all modern conveniences. $15.00 5514 Michigan. 4 T. 1-8 FOR SALE: Two three-room cottages in Webster colored subdivision. Price, $750. $50.00 cash, balance $7.00 per month A. J. MANUEL, 1007 Times Bldg RENT ONE OF THESE tage $16.00 161814 Morgan St., 3 large rms. 11.00 16154 Landen St., 3 fine rms. 9.00 2630 Baldwin, front 2 rooms 7.00 2628a Baldwin, 2 nice rooms 6.50 TYPEWRITING I do typewriting let me do yours. Add class to your future correspondence I do good work, cheap too. Call Lindell 2870, or address Adolph C White, 4170 Lindell BI Watch for Mrs. L. A. Tice's ad. WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. E. 23d and Wash St. Sunday: Prayer meeting, 5 A. M. Sabbath School 9:30 A. M., Sermon 14:48 A. M. Allen Endeavor League 6:30 P. M. Preaching 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, Class: Thursday, prayer: Friday, choir: J. W. Carter, D. D., Pastor. NOTICE, CHAUPFEURS! Atty. Geo. L. Vaughn, 2336 Market Street, is a notary public, and has all the necessary blanks on which to make application for chauffeur's licenses. Give him a call. Central 8371. Bomont 1644. LODGES FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M., meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. 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, BookerWashington Expert Designers and Makers of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing. Work called for and Delivered HARRY M. HODGES, Prop. Phone, Bomont 1608 2305 MARKET ST. ACME LAUNDRY Try our new method of laundering 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" **PRESTO** *removes Dandrel, Tatter, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP* **PRESTO** *stores the HAIR GROW* **PRESTO** *is Harmless, Clean and Lasting* **PRESTO** *is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. Throw away your old pinching and pulling hot irons and the so-called electric comb, and stop burning your hair out, and get a package of **PRESTO** *THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS* **PRESTO** *will straighten your Hair the first application or we will refund your money. The hair remains straight for months. Think of it, nothing in the world like **PRESTO**. Apply **PRESTO** two or three times a year, that’s all. A PACKAGE of **PRESTO** *SENT POST PAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS, (50 Cents)* SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON, N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD. IN AMERICAN Hat Cleaners AND MAKERS OF HATS Prompt Service. Guaranteed Reasonable Prices Give us a trial 2330 Market St. J. Graves, Prop. HOW ARE YOUR EYES? You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. 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. F 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: M. E. H. 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, Central 6948. Residence Bomont 834W. ' DERMATAS" A wonderful hair preparation may be found at drugstores or direct from Dermatas Mfg. Co., 2749 Walnut St. Price, 25 and 50 cents. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers. 4107 Finney Ave. Phones, Del. 922; Lindell 5690. Williams' Grocery & Meat Co BEST QUALITY PURE FOOD LOWEST PRICES Phone: Lindell 2652 4300 FAIRFAX AVENUE Where to find the Argus Street Bros.' Pharmacy, Newstead and Cottage Aves. Harris, two busy drug stores, 100 N. Jefferson and Twenty-Second and Market. Wm. Powell's shining parlor, 1012 North Sarah. Mercantile cigar store, 2519 Market. Goode's news stand, 2305 Market. Simmons' delicatessen, 2129 Max Mosby's drug store, 209 North Jefferson. Bolar's grocery, 2630 North Leffing well. Jones Drug Co., Pendleton & North Market. Sarah-Finney Pharmacy, 4100 Finney. Mr. George Smith, 4223 St. Fardh sand. I WANT TO BENEFIT ONE THOUSAND MORE HOMES BEFORE I WITHDRAW MY OFFER-I WANT EVERY FAIR-MINDED WOMAN TO READ THE TRUTH WOMEN, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BETTER YOUR PRESENT CONDITIONS? 21 If the dark and gloomy days are hanging over your head let the Oxford System bring you joy and happiness to your home regardless of where you live. The Majors Oxford System are making the little ones cheerful everywhere each day. This system always steps in just in time. A mother was discharged, without a penny had had no one to help her. Around her there was a number of little ones to be cared for. She at once thought of what she had heard of the Majors Oxford College. Finally she secured a newspaper, with an advertisement of the Majors Oxford College, which contained the address. 4246 West Belle Pl. St. Louts, Mo. She wrote for the free offer, how to grow hair and beautify the skin. Today no one can discharge her, she is earning from $15.00 to $25.00 per week. It looks impossible, but it is true. I gladly furnish a testimony from the humour which I have: Dear Sir. I am more than delighted with my correspondent course, and only wish that all needy mothers and daughters could only see this opportunity. I gave up my school to devote all my time to my customers. My customers are carried away with results of your wonderful Oxford Treatments, and my own hair is growing Operating rooms open from 8:00 p.m. M. Elmina Jackeorator. In writing please mention W. L. Major, Pres. and St. Louis Miss Been Withdrawn from the Free Agency List Postage paid any place in the United States. 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It will beat three eggs to equal four by any other method. Butter can be made in ten minutes from sour cream. Will whip cream in thirty seconds. It's a kitchen wonder. Beats everything. Sold all over the world for $1.75. WE OFFER 1000 FREE WE OFFER 1000 FREE It matters not whether you are a subscriber or not. All you have to do is mail us four paid-in-advance yearly subscriptions to The Argus, and we will send one of these wonderful mixers to you free of charge. Remember that the ARGUS is the best Write today for our regular $25 course free. Let the Majors Oxford System make you beautiful. If your hair is thin, short, or breaking off use the Majors Oxford Preparations. If you have a diseased scalp, from the lacking of oxygen, or if you have a ruddy complexion, let us help you. The Oxford System will quickly restore your youthful complexion, and make you feel years younger, after the first treatment. For luxurious growth of hair, beautiful complexion and charming white teeth, use the Majors Oxford Beautifiers that can enhance your complexion. Special treatments may be had from trained agents all over the country, or direct from the college. Oxford preparations are manufactured in the Oxford laboratories, and are guaranteed by W. L. Majors, under the Pure Food and Drug Law. Write for illustrated circulars. College open the year round. The Oxford College is located at 4266 West Belle Pl., St. Louis, Mo. We have the only operating rooms equipped with electrical scalp purlers. Operating rooms open from 8:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. Miss Elnora Jackson, head operator. In writing please mention the Argus. W. L. Major, Pres. and Founder. NADE HAIR DANDRUFF SAMPLES ASOAP SHAMPOO SOAP HAMMES THE SOAP ACOMB LAIGHTENER DO DRYER NEW YORK CITY. N. Y. D. W. and cheapest weekly newspaper published for Negroes in the West. Only one dollar per year. It will be easy for you to get four of your friends to subscribe. TRY IT TODAY. This offer is good in any part of the United States. Send us a postal money order, or if you live in St. Louis, bring your four subscriptions to our office and take your $1.75 prize away. SEE IT IN OUR WINDOW. Direct your mail to P. S. This offer will be withdrawn when 1000 of these valuable mixers have been given away, SO GET BUSY. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS D. PASSALAOUA DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing Goods Double Eagle Stamps Every Saturday TOPSY HOSIERY Courteous Treatment to all 3146 Laclede Ave. (East of Compton) Cor. Cote Brilliante and Pendleton Elliott and Wash The Boss Corners for beat goods at lowest prices. A trial order and you will be convinced Kinloch, Gentral 4307 MRS. MATTIE ALLEN Meals 25 cents All Home Cooking 2641 Market Place St. Louis, Mo. Bomont 1005 Kinloch: Central 4553 Rob't. P. Fritschle JEWELER Diamionds, Watches Etc. SEIDEL'S GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET French Vegetable Poultry and Game in Seasons 2140 MARKET ST. Louis Hencken Handles a First-class Line of Goods Orders Promptly Delivered REMOVAL NOTICE 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. Washington, Jan. 15.—Reports were circulated here that President Wilson is about to effect a compromise in the patronage row with Senator Read, by naming Robert L. Gregory postmaster of Kansas City, in place of W. N. Collins, recently relied by the senate. According to the report, the appointment of Gregory, former president of the Kansas City council and member of the Democratic state committee would cause Reed to withdraw his objection to Judge Ewing Bland for the United States marshal. Although the alleged peace pact is said to have been given much space in Kansas City newspapers, everyone here denied knowledge of the plan. At the White House Secretary Tumulty said he had not heard of Gregory. Both Senators Stone and Reed also professed ignorance of any changes in the Kansas City appointments. Both are known to be friendly to Gregory. WHEAT REACHES HIGH MARK Eastern Market is Blamed by Chicago Dealers—Operators Are Witnesses. Chicago, Jan. 15.—May wheat sold at $1.43% on the board of trade. This is the highest price since the European war began. Almost the same instant U. S. District Attorney Clyne announced that the evidence his assistants have been gathering relative to the advances in wheat flour and meat prices would be presented to the grand jury which meets next Monday. The grand jurors will be asked to determine whether speculation on the board of trade has been responsible for the high price of wheat. Wheat traders explained the advance on the May option of 2 cents by the fact that, every western market was pushing both cash and futures higher and foreing Chicago to raise prices or lose the business. Cash wheat in St. Louis was sold at $1.40% or less than the difference in freight under the Chicago May wheat. Duluth reported the sale of 1,250,000 bushels for export. Winnippeg made heavy shipments to the Pacific and to lake ports. From New York and other seaboards came reports of heavy export sales, but no figures were available. WIRE TAPPERS GET $19,000 WIRE TAPPERS GET 130000 Otto Witte, Vice President of Kansas City Iron Works, Admits Being Swindled. Denver, Colo., Jan. 15.—Otto Witte, vice president and general manager of the Witte Iron Works of Kansas City, reported here that he had been swindled out of $13,000 by two fake wire tappers in Los Angeles. Witte said he met a man who gave his name as Robert Nettleton in the Alexandria Hotel, Los Angeles, and went with him to Venice, Cal. There they met another man who used the name of Frederick Burger. Both pretended to be eastern business men who met accidentally. Burger displayed $5,000, which he said he had won on the Juarez races through a wire-tapping scheme. Nettleton "declared in" on the betting for the next day. Witte followed suit. He gave up $2,000 and two checks, each for $5,000. Next day Nettleton informed him he had won $34,000 and Witte asked him to collect the money. Nettleton returned and said the bookmaker refused to pay unless Witte substituted cash for his $10,000 checks. Witte barrowed the cash. Suddenly Nettleton dashed up to him, said the police were "onto their game" and that they would have to leave town. He arranged to meet Witte in Denver. BAIRD MUST SUPPORT BABY Jury Takes Three Minutes to Order Verdict Against Prominent Illinois' Man. Galesburg, Ill., Jan. 15.—In three minutes' time a jury in the county court brought in a verdict that J. H. Baird, a prominent druggist, must pay $550 for the support of 18-year-old Ruth Swanson's baby. The wronged girl, who is a daughter of the janitor of the First Baptist church here testified that she went into Baird's store, that he entitled her to a back room under pretence of employing her as a stenographer and there drugged and assaulted her. Criminal proceedings may be started against Baird. Boy 17 Guilty of Murder. Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 15.—Charles T. Oxnam, 17-year-old burglar, was convicted of murder in the first degree. He shot and killed William Alexander, a retired millionaire attorney of Dallas, Tex., in Alexander's home on the night of Dec. 21. Oregon County Votes Dry. Thayer, Mo., Jan. 15.—Unofficial but accurate returns from every precinct in Oregon county of the local-option election shows a dry majority of 600, a gain of 250 votes over the dry majority of 1919. 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 Get your holiday orders in now and avoid the rush. We can save you time, labor and money; and guarantee you absolute satisfaction. All kinds of Cakes and Pies. PHONE, CENTRAL 8439-L HAVE YOU BEAUTIFUL HAIR? WE are the only importers and Manufacturers of Real Colored People's Hair. Also Wavy Hair. 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Short Orders and Regular Meals at all Hours WILLIAM L. HUSSEY, Proprietor Phone: Lindell 1719 1039 Whittier St. S WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS 3200 Pine Street OMOBILE SERVICE ALWAYS FIRST-CLASS WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Phone, Bomont 2341 3200 Pine Street FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE The best is always the cheapest the finest car in rental service 7 Passenger Cars: Pachard, Pierce Arrow, Pearless, Limestone and Touring Cars QUICK SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS STAND AT MARRIS' DRUG STORE HAVE WE Also We combine crimp.p. Wig stock or Send two-cent stamp for Price The Old Reliable M 486.8th Avenue 11-28-15 3 IN ONE OILS CLEANS, POLISHES PREVENTS RUST Emporium NEW YORK CITY licates locks, clocks, in your home or soft cloth cleans future and woodwork. Dustless Dusting Clock. to fixtures, bath room any climate. It sinks coat* which stays on its free bottle and the c (1 oz.), 25c (3 oz.), Oil Can, 25c (3⅓ oz.). N. ASSES enable Fire Machines 511 N. GRAND AVE. NLOCH: DELMAR 883-L BELL, FOREST 28629 shipping RE SOLD ON CASH HOME BAYMENTS QUE KITCHEN. at all Hours 0 Whittier St. GEO. FRANKLIN, M BAR AND CIGARS 3200 Pine Street SERVICE Ludell 377 Lindus 772 Delmar 1800 Bell GCA Bell Kintsch DORR & ZELLER CATERING CO. WEDDINGS AND PARTIES SUPPLIED ON SHORT NOTICE 3824 Weington Boulevard St. Louis A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Livery Carriagees Furnished for All Occasions 3733 PINE STREET. Phones: Klnloch, Central 658. Ball, 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 loan you money to buy that Spring Outfit for 1944. You can always depend upon Henry Braun for lowest prices in Staple and Fancy Groceries 1700 Goode Avenue For Hire. All Hours at the Chauffeurs' Club Call Bomont 1995 3125 Pine St You will find The Argus at 364 State Street, at Mr. Hayes', the newsdealer. NEW MARCH AS A COMPLI MENT TO JAS. W. GRANT The Big Band Concera for the Furiana-Tango, at the Coliseum, Monday evening, February 8, will open with a new march entitled, "The Old Camppaigner," 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 syn cation 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. 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. F. WILSON, Manager. COMMERCIAL HOTEL Will be opened on the 1st of December, with neatly furnished or unfurnished 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 block, any hour, day or night. Mrs. Laura Allen, Mgr. W. M. Ranson, Prop. MONEY Advanced Salaried People C. BERRY Room 810 Holland Bldg. 231 N. Seventh REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. W. P. Curtis has removed his office from 2300 Market Street to 2336 Market Street, in same building with his brother, Dr. T. A. Curtis. Phone: Bonomut, 1644; Central, 8371 NO MISTAKE POSSIBLE WHEN A SPONGE CAKE IS PROVIDED. Method of Preparation Carefully Given by an Expert Who Knows Just How It Should Be Put Together for Best Results. One of the finest little things for the expert housewife to know is how to take certain portions of flour, eggs and sugar and whip them swiftly into the shape of sponge cake. Is there any man, woman or child of right mind who does not like a properly baked "sponge cake?" Echo answers none. An old hand furnished the Star with the necessary method in careful detail. Here it is: The proper requisites for cake baking are some deep, round-bottomed bowls for mixing, one to be large enough to hold entire mixture when done; a regulation graded one-half-pint measuring cup, standard tea and tablespoon, a good perforated mixing spoon, flat egg whip and revolving egg beater. The correct molds for cake are so constructed that they require no greasing; a German "spring form" or those with removable slides where the knife can be slipped in to cut off the cake are the best; if round molds are used select those with a tube in center; they hold up the delicate mixture while raising and cut more evenly. The object of ungreased molds is twofold. It is decidedly cleaner, and cake baked that way is more delicate. As the batter rises it clings to sides and tube and stays there until cut out, while a greased mold lets cake slide down and sag even during the baking. The egg cakes should be inverted with the mold as soon as taken from the oven and allowed to hang while cooling; this stretches the cake and increases it materially in size. If mold has no projections for that purpose set rim on three cups or rest center tube on a Mason jar; this will raise it from level of table and let air circulate freely around cake while cooling. When whipping whites for cakes always use a flat egg whip and use it with long even stroke; this incloses air and makes cake light; on the other hand, for icings or meringue a revolving egg beater should be used, as a close-grained consistency is desired for that purpose. When told to fold in sugar or flour use a flat whip or spoon and combine material with a dipping motion, never beat, whip or stir at that stage, or cake will be tough. The care of these light cakes while baking can be summed up as follows: The first ten to twenty minutes the heat should be moderate, the cake must rise slowly to top of pan without browning, then heat can be increased. At all times watch carefully. As soon as oven gets too hot open oven door and let hot air escape; this will change the temperature at once. Do not be afraid that cold air may chill cake. As the hot air escapes it will keep the cold from penetrating. A few asbestos sheets are useful to place above or below cake if it browns too fast. To ascertain when cakes are done press top with finger tips, if it rebounds without making a hissing sound and the cake has shrunk slightly, it is done. Take from oven, carefully invert the mold, being careful that no draft can strike it, and let stand until cold. When cake has been cut from mold place inverted on flat plate, rub off the little loose furry particles that may be on sides and top, then cake is ready for leaking. As a last caution to the inexperienced cook let me say never substitute other material for that called for in these recipes; especially does this apply to the flour. Pastry flour is so superior to the "spring wheat" for all cakes and pastry that the small difference in price should not be considered. Granulated sugar must be fine grained, and be sure to note the difference in "powder and confectioner's sugar"—the former is extremely fine grained and used in baking, while the latter is smooth like starch and is best for icing, etc.—Washington Star. Watch the Garbage Pail. A careful survey of this receptacle indicates the part of the kitchen supply that is lost as refuse or as waste. Poor cooking, unwarranted purchases and unwise planning contribute to this extravagance. The unnecessary waste should be eliminated by the use of good cook book and wiser planning as to the amounts needed and individual tastes. Refrigerator Hint. To avoid buying ice in winter, the refrigerator should be kept chilled by this plan. Set a pair of water outdoors to become ice cold. Put the pail in the ice compartment of the refrigerator. In case the water should freeze solid, place a small stick in it. The ice will crack and rise up around the stick instead of bursting the vessel. For Cleaning Forks A little wooden tined fork, each tine bound with cloth, is used to clean forks. The tines of the wooden fork are run between those of the forks to be cleaned, and they remove every speck of soil. Soda for White Furniture. White furniture is best cleaned by being wiped with a soft cloth moistened in a solution of baking soda—a teaspoonful of soda to a pint of warm water—and rubbed with a dry cloth afterward. YES PA BUT MA. SAID WE WAS GOING TO HAVE RABBIT DIDN'T I FORBID YOU BRINGING YOUR PETS TO THE TABLE SO I BROUGHT HIM ALONG IN CASE WE NEED HIM CAUSE HE'S A RABBIT DOG YES PA. IT'S YOUR FAVORITE DISH. ROAST RABBIT DOES I LIFT DE LID-MRS SIMPLE? LAY DOWN FIDO YOU CAN GO AFTER HIM IF HE STARTS TO RUN AWAY HES OFF-FETCH HIM FIDO! KETCH HIM BRING HIM OUT FIDO! DON'T WORRY PA FIDO WILL KETCH HIM AND ILL BRING HIM BACK SIMON MADE HE DO IT I GUESS IT'S TIME TO REVIGN DIS POSITION --- BOOKER WASHINGTON Once more the vaudeville pendulum swings back to the high standard at the Booker Washington Theater, and another good show is the result. Some very classy talent is on the boards, and there is a snappy, gingerly action that keeps up a happy mood throughout, closes in a spasm of hilarity, and sends the patrons away well pleased. Three acts, all headliners, contribute to the fun. BROWN & DUMONT open the bill with a neat, little comedy skit, which serves to introduce a very humorous burlesque tragedy on Josephus and the Roman Senator. Miss Brown is well costumed and is especially stunning in male garb. Her feature song number, "Let Me Love You All the Time," is a decided hit. "Topical Diddy," by Mr. Dumont, goes big. Both are good in their character work and win frequent applause. Their act is new, different from the ordinary, and seems to strike the popular chord just where it will vibrate the most. HARPER H. PUGGSLEY comes next with an acrobatic tumbling and barrel jumping act. In the character of a clown, he mixes just enough comedy to add spice to his work. He does several difficult acrobatic stunts, a little dancing and a little less singing. His act is good and holds up its portion of the bill. GLENN & BROGSDALE, two corked comedians, with a barrel of original jokes, new ideas and dances, close the bill. They serve a continuous stream of rapid fire, laugh-producing controversy and keep the house in an uproar. "I'm Sick," a travesty on the medical profession, is very humorous, more so, perhaps, because of the apparent earnestness of the two. In their closing number, "Darktown Buzz," with Glenn impersonating a female ragger, they are a scream. They succeed in extracting more boisterousness from the audience than any team that has been here this season. THE ORCHESTRA is offering a special treat this week that is well worth the price of admission. The following musical-program is making a big hit: 1. Overture, "The Sky Pilot." J. Bryant and Steve Adams 3. Xylophone Solo, "All That I Had is Gone." Jasper Taylor 4. The Cataract Rag. H. Grannemann deserves credit for opening up more saloons in this city for colored people than any other man in the business. Mr. Grannemann is proprietor of "Plunger's Bar," at Compton and Pine. This is only one of four or five places he has owned and placed in charge of Negroes. Plunger's Bar is under the management of Geo. Franklin, who has an able assistant in Charlie Moss. It is a popular resort for a respectable retreat, and the patrons are always treated courteously. HARRISON STEWART PLAYERS IN NEW ACT NEXT WEEK "The White Wash Man" Presents Will Cooke in His Great-Tramp Specialty Booker Washington Theater goers will get to see Will A. Cooke, the greatest tramp comedian on the stage, in this celebrated character next week, beginning January 25. The Harrison Stewart Players will return and present their screamingly funny sketch entitled. "The White Wash Man." The following is the cast of characters: Mrs. Wilson ..... Jeanette Cooke Pansy Wilson, her daughter..... ..... Viola Stewart Plenty Rags, a tramp. Will A. Cooke Sam Toles, the whitewash man... ..... Harrison Stewart This ought to prove one of the season's biggest hits at Mr. Turpin's popular house. The members of the company are all stars and will have an excellent opportunity to display their talent in this piece. Three other acts will contribute to the big show: FANNIE WISE, the talented Red Moon singer, and BILLIE HENDERSON, in a classic act. Return of the favorite DUDE KELLY and AMON DAVIS in a new act of original construction. LENA.HENDERSON, a spicy character comedienne. The Renfax apparatus for the singing and talking pictures is being installed and will be ready for exhibition in a few days. JOHNSON AND WILLARD TO FIGHT AT JAUREZ, MARCH 6 Jack Johnson and Jess Willard will meet in a scheduled forty-five round bout for the heavyweight championship of the world at Jaurez, Mexico, Saturday, March 6, next. Final arrangements to this effect were made in this city January 8, after bids were received from Havana, Cuba, and Tia Juana, Mexico. Johnson has been guaranteed $30,000 win, lose or draw, while Willard has been assured a minimum of $15,000 and may receive a much larger sum by sharing interest in the affair with Jack Curley, the chief promoter and his associates. 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