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PREPARE TO FIGHT RACE SEGREGATION VOL. III. NO. 45 PREPARE TO RACE SEC National Association for Advancement of Colored People Will Hold Meeting At Central Library Building, 14th And Olive St., Tuesday, February-16th. The Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold its regular meeting in the Assembly Hall, 2nd floor, Central Library, 14th and Olive Streets, Tuesday, February 16, at 8 P. M. Every Negro who is opposed to segregation and who desires to join in the fight to defeat it, is invited to come prepared to join. Membership fee, one dollar per year, payable in advance. We can't win this fight without money. Your dollar will help. Every member must pay one dollar for 1915. Public Library, second floor, Tuesday, February 10th, at 8 P. M. Membership fee may be mailed to Chas H. Brown, Dumas School. Gustavus Tuckerman, Pres. S. B. Warner, Sec. The Academy Boys' and Girl's Grand Masquerade Carnival at Douglass Hall, Hastings Gras night, Tuesday evening, February 16, 1915. Ten valuable prizes awarded. Jesse J. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies. Lincoln-Douglass Celebration At Central Baptist Church, Friday 12 There will be a joint celebration of Lincoln's and Douglass' birthdays at Central Baptist Church, Friday night, February 12. Everybody is welcome at this meeting.... Note. There will be some very important subjects discussed by prominent speakers relative to the welfare of the Negro. This is a fitting occasion for everyone to show his loyalty to himself and to his race. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Dr. Clair E. Ames, Secretary of the Church Federation, will be the speaker at the Y. M. C. A. meeting at Douglass Hall at 3:30 Sunday, February 14. All men are invited to be present. Dr. Ames' subject will be "The Manly Art of Self-Defense." The Glee Club under Mr. Keeton meets every Monday night at the building. All men who have an interest in music are eligible to this club. On last Sunday Dr. Kulp made a telling talk to a good number of men. On Thursday night, February 18, there will be a Get-Together meeting of all members of the Association, at which time some plans for the advancement of the organization will be discussed. Pythian Cadet Band cert Sunday Sunday afternoon at Pythian Hall the second of the series of band concerts under the management of Col. Hughes and the Pythian Cadet Band. All who attended the concert last Sunday enjoyed themselves. The Odd Fellows' Band will have charge next Sunday. PROGRAM Welcome Address .....Sergt H. Hane 1 March> Semper Fideles .....Sousa 2 Overture, Sunshine and Showers B. Hoe, Elasti 3 Waltz, Perfume of the Violets— Walter Rolfe. 4 Vocal Solo, Miss Lulu Breckenridge 5 Sextette from Lucia Di Lammer- moor—Donizetti. Popular Ditty. 6 Remarks, Mrs. Victoria Clay Hailey 7 piano Solo...Miss Dorothy Horton 8 Overture. ..Haviland's Hits 9 Instrumental Trio, Sergt. Leroy Harris, Arvelle Harris, and sister, Miss Thelma Harris. 10 Remarks ..... Rev. B. G. Shaw 11 La Poloma ..... Yriller Popular Ditty. 12 March, Stars and Stripes Forever —Sousa. Wm. C. Vassar. Sergt. L. Hawkina Director. Master of Ceremonies. Col. Wm. H. Hughes, Commander. DR. PENN TO SPEAK AT UNION MEMORIAL SUNDAY Secretary of Freedman Aid and Southern Education Society to Appear Under Auspices of Temporary Local Branch. The temporary organization of the graduates and former pupils of the Freedman Aid Schools in St. Louis will turn out in a body, Sunday evening, February 14, 1915, to hear Dr. I. Garland Penn, the Secretary of the Freedman Aid and Southern Education Society. Dr. Penn will speak at Union Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of Leffingwell Avenue and Pine Street. The meeting will begin at eight p. m. sharp. The organization of graduates and former pupils will render a program in connection with Dr. Penn's address. Mrs. Beulah Walker Day, Dr. J. E. Hurt and Atty. Geo. L. Vaughn will deliver addresses and a musical program under the direction of Mrs. Grace Carlton will be rendered. Dr. W. S. Brabbham will preside and the meeting will be in charge of a committee composed of Rev. B. F. Abbott, Mrs. Carlton and Dr. R. C. Haskell. The temporary organization was perfected some months ago at the suggestion of Dr. Penn and will take on a permanent form during his coming visit. The organization is not denominational in any sense, although the Freedman Aid Schools are maintained by the Freedman Aid and Southern Education Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The purpose is to gather into one organization the graduates and former pupils of the Freedman Aid Schools in order to bring them into closer touch with each other and their respective schools, to enable the schools to keep track of their graduates and former pupils, to know what they are doing toward the uplift of the various communities in which they live and to give to and receive aid from them. All former pupils and graduates of Freedman Aid Schools are earnestly requested to be present to hear Dr. Penn and to send in their names to the secretary, Atty. Geo. E. Vaughn, 2336 Market St. Metropolitan Notes. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church in the Midst of a Great Revival The Rev. J. W. Woods, D. D., the recent missionary from Africa, and the general missionary secretary of the A. M. E. Zion connection, is conducting the great revival at the Washington Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Dr. Wood is a forceful gospel preacher; many people are flocking to hear him. Dr. Shaw, the pastor, is enthusiastic in having many sinners brought to Christ to enter with them March 7 in their new church, Lucas and Garrison Aves. Come and hear Dr. Wood in this revival. All are welcome. The meeting will continue indefinitely. Large crowd every night. THE LENTEN SEASON AT ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH In addition to the regular Sunday services, during Lent services will be held every Wednesday and Friday night at 8 q'clock. The Lenten cards will be ready for distribution next Sunday. Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle, Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri, will preach next Wednesday night, which is Ash Wednesday. Rev. Frederick Foote Johnson, Bishop Coadjutor, will preach in the last week of Lent. Rev. Z. B. T. Phillips, rector of St. Peter's Church; Rev. Edmund Duckworth, rector of the Church of the Redeemer; Rev. Chas. F. Blaisdell, rector of St. Phillips, and Rev. S. Courtney Jones, rector of Emmanuel Church, Webster Groves, are some of the other preachers who will peak during Lent. The general public is cordially and urgently invited to attend these services. ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 12,1915. M. REV. J. A. WINTERS Rev. Winters, of Chicago, one of the most popular ministers that ever pastored here, closed a ten days' series of sermons at Lane Tabernacle Monday night with a powerful ser- DR. POWELL NOT AT CE Interest is at white heat at the meetings have been going on for ready been converted. But on W Powell, of New York City, who next fifteen days, preached his f Dr. Powell is one of the most p Baptist denomination. Sunday m in Caesar's Household." At night Die." In the afternoon at three Powell will preach to women on Influence of Women." Special at ice. A chorus of fifty voices will meeting. DR. POWELL NOTED SPEAKER AT CENTRAL BAPTIST Interest is at white heat at the Central Baptist Church. The meetings have been going on for two weeks and many have already been converted. But on Wednesday, the tenth, Dr. A. C. Powell, of New York City, who is to be the evangelist for the next fifteen days, preached his first sermon to a large audience. Dr. Powell is one of the most powerful gospel preachers of the Baptist denomination. Sunday morning he will preach on "Saints in Caesar's Household." At night he will preach upon, "Move on Die." In the afternoon at three o'clock of Sunday, the 15th, Dr. Powell will preach to women only on this theme, "The Moulding Influence of Women." Special attention is given to the song service. A chorus of fifty voices will lead the singing at the women's meeting. Many Prominent Citizens Praise Provident Hospital Argus, of Its Own Volition Interviews Former Patrons of Provident Hospital in Order to Get at First Hand the Work Being Done There. Dr. T. A. Curtis, Dentist, 2336 Market St., said: "For more than sixteen years a number of professional men and citizens have striven to establish and maintain the Provident Hospital as a hospital and training school in order that the sick of our race might be cared for by their own doctors and nurses. The maintenance of this hospital, as is the case with all similar institutions has been a most difficult task and has only been accomplished by untiring efforts and great sacrifice on the part of those who have had it in charge. Lack of confidence and indifference have made the task doubly hard. "As a citizen and former member of the board of directors, I am able to speak of the honest efforts which have been made to establish and maintain the hospital and of the good faith exercised in managing its affairs. As a former patient, I can testify to the sympathetic and efficient care which its nurses give to all who go there for treatment. The Provident Hospital is a worthy institution and should have the support of every citizen of this city in the effort that is being made to keep its doors open during these stringent times." Chas. Bradley, 904 Iron St., a well-known citizen of the south side, said: "Much criticism against Provident Hospital, some malicious, and much through ignorance, almost prevented me from ever going there as a patient but out of confidence in my own people I went there and during my stay of over eight weeks the treatment is to be commended for the quality of service rendered me was of the very best. I regret very much to note that the 'Institution' is --- mon. The Tabernacle revival is still going on. Sixty-three new additions to the church have been made. Rev. Winters is a bitter foe to procrastination. He says, "God's today and man's tomorrow never meet." TED SPEAKER ENTRAL BAPTIST the Central Baptist Church. The or two weeks and many have al-Wednesday, the tenth, Dr. A. C. o is to be the evangelist for the first sermon to a large audience. powerful gospel preachers of the morning he will preach on "Saints but he will preach upon, "Move or o'clock of Sunday, the 15th, Dr. only on this theme, "The Moulding attention is given to the song serv- lead the singing at the women's not generally supported by our people, this being the only one of its kind where our people can go with a degree of respect without being segregated, Jim Crowed and generally treated in a manner that would put to shame some of the customs practiced in some of our southern states." Mrs. Priscilla Russell, wife of Understaker Russell, said "When ill in Provident Hospital I was cared for excellently. It was against the protest of my friends, however, that I went there. The 'Institution' is ours and we should support it. We need it and need it badly as we know by the existing conditions elsewhere. My experience there was lovely; all that was to be desired of any 'Hospital'. The nurses were very conscientious, cheerful and willing." Mrs. Anna Blair, wife of Prof. Fred, Blair, said "My recent experience in Provident Hospital as a patient leads me to believe that the treatment given there is the very best that can be rendered under the circumstances, and that the plan deserves the confidence and support of the public." Mr. William Herbert Fields, National Grand Master of A. U. K. and D. of A., said, he also went to the Provident Hospital against the most violent protests of his friends whose information had been gained from biased persons, but the treatment accorded him was the kindest and the nurses showed a high order of excellence. He also said that after his experience as a patient he could not account for the lack of confidence on the part of some. He also stated that since the only other place accepting Colored patients practiced segregation and Jim Crow methods, denying our Colored Physicians and nurses to enter their doors as such and that it was up to the St. Louis Negroes out of self respect to support a much needed institution. MOVING PICTURE SHOW Prof. H. Greer and Brother J. B. Greer have opened a moving picture show and vaudeville at Newport, Ill. Exhibit every Monday and Thursday nights during the winter season. Dancing after each show. Refreshments sold. At K. P. Hall. Everybody welcome. FURLANA-TANGO A MAGNIFICENT SOCIAL TRIUMPH Spectacular Event at Coliseum Greatest in History of City. Civic League Secretary Declared it a Strong Evidence Against Segregation. The "Old Campaigner" Highly Praised. May be Annual Affair. By Herbert T. Meadows No social function in the history of St. Louis ever surpassed the magnificent affair at the Coliseum last Monday night. More than 3,000 of our best citizens contributed to its success. Rodger Nash Baldwin. Secretary of the Civic League, who represented the Mayor, in his speech said, "The style and deportment of the guests was a wonderful testimony against segregation. The gathering was a good evidence for universal brotherhood, and it was to be regretted that agitators of discrimination were not present to see the Negro as he really is. Individually, no Negro takes pride in its respectable occurrence, for every person who attended appeared and acted just as he is in everyday life—honorable and respectable." But collectively, Jas. W. Grant deserves lasting credit for bringing so many good citizens together in such an elegant fashion. So grand a spectacle has never been witnessed before, and probably will not be again, until Mr. Grant, the King of Terpischore, calls his subjects together again. And he will do so; the inspiration will never die. I stood beside a policeman, at the door, watching the spectacular exhibition of rhythm and unison in the grand march and Mr. Grant's wonderful exhibition of directive skill, and heard him remark, "I can't understand these Negroes." I replied, "Neither can any one who opposes him." The entire affair was a classic beauty from the first number of the great band concert to the last number of the dance program. Everything was precision. It is the consensus of opinion that the "Old Campaigner" has done more to prove the social status of the Negro than ever done before. It was a great undertaking and a decided success. It will be a great boon for the New Orpheus Academy, where Mr. Grant will be found every Friday night. Editor Argus Publishing Co. Dear Sir: We wish to express our appreciation of the high-class social affair, given at the Coliseum Monday evening. Mr. J. A Grant deserves all the praise that may be given him, and he ought to make it an annual affair. 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TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH We are thankful to our many friends, co-workers, and members of the Busy Bee Club for the support they gave us in our rally. We wish to mention the splendid sermon delivered by Rev. Harden Smith, of New Hope Baptist Church, the beautiful selections by the choir, the solos, "Beautiful! Land on High" by H. H. Greene and "Nearer My God to Thee," by Mrs. Althia M. Hill. The Busy Bees expect to give an entertainment in the near future. THE TRADE MAKER PRICE 5 CENTS CITIZENS HONOR AFRICAN PRINCE AT KEYSTONE Smoker In Honor of Heir to African Throne Inspires Guests to Race Enthusiasm. Eloquent Speeches Made by Men of Business and Profession. Cafe Crowded to Doors. the highest tide in race pride was reached in the flow of sentiment at the cozy keystone Cafe last Friday night. The occasion was a smoker given in honor of Prince Unfaena Kaba Rega, of British East Africa. Around the large banquet table sat men of business and profession, men of brains, men who do things. Major B. E. Watkins, toastmaster of the evening, constantly inspired the guests with bright gems of fervent eloquence. The beautiful little cafe was crowded to the doors and every utterance of the many speakers was carefully and earnestly considered. Ralph A. Turner made a masterful welcome address which was responded to by Edward Smith. These were followed with enthusiastic and timely speeches by Wm. E. Officer, Dr. Scott, Richard A. Hudlin, Prof. I. Baker, and George L. Vaughn. Dr. Gordon was unable to speak on account of a severe cold. It was at a late hour when his royal highness, the prince, was called upon but he held the guests spell-bound for more than an hour with his most interesting display of wit, humor and philosophy. A bountiful luncheon of delicious viands, champagne, cigars and other refreshments were served. Manager Mills' efficient assistants gave excellent service and several cabaret numbers were rendered to the delight of all present. It was an evening that will long be remembered by those who took advantage of the treat. Wednesday Night Dance Socials At Silver Grill "Orpheus Luncheon" Also to be Served Every Friday Night From 12 to 3 a.m. Pleasure seekers will again have the opportunity to enjoy the Wednesday night dance socials at Silver Grill. The management has decided to renew this feature beginning next Wednesday. Good music will be provided and special popular price menus are being arranged for the occasion. Persons desiring may engage tables in advance and secure exclusiveness. Dancing, in the annex, will be permitted from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Service can be given to clubs and parties without interfering with the general patronage. Another feature of the Grill's new service will be an Orpheus Luncheon to be given every Friday from midnight until 8 a.m. for the accommodation of the New Orpheus Academy patrons. A special 25 cent menu will be offered. This week the fare will consist of chicken croquets, peas, ice cream, cake, black coffee. This after dance lunch idea received its inspiration from the big success of the Furlana-Tango luncheon last Tuesday morning. The beautiful cafe was crowded from midnight until 5 a.m. Among those who had reserved tables were Mr. Campbell and party of five, Mr. F. A. Douglass and party of four, Mr. Thomas and party of four, J. J. Allen and wife. RICHARD T. DREW The Travelers' Insurance Company, Hartford, Conn. Accident and Health Insurance for Railroad, Pullman and Shop Men. Paymaster order plan. THE STANDARD MEDICAL CO. Are you sick? Feel bad? Have you the Gripe, rheumatism, or any disease arising from impure blood? If so, I have the medicine that will relieve you. You cannot lose on this medicine, as there is an Iron Clad Guarantee that goes with it that if it fails to relieve you after using it according to directions you get your money back without fail. Send one dollar in a registered letter to the SQUARE DEAL SPECIALTY CO. and you will get by return mail a box of this wonderful medicine. Church Directory Compton Hill Baptist Church, 1141 La- salle St. Proceeding 11-40 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Bav. W. W. Perry, pastor. Antiech Baptist Church. North Market and Goode Ave. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Wm. Perry, pastor. Fifth Baptist Church. 4125 Paulin St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev J. M. Bannett, pastor. Chambers Street Church. 19th and Chambers St. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Ray David Johnson, pastor. Galilee Baptist Church, 2514 N. Leaf- welling Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev Crittenden pastor Northern Mission Baptist Church 408 South Twenty Tbl Street, Preaching 11 a.m. m Sunday school 2:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Prayer Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Rev 4.4 Shields pastor Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2608 Papin St. Sunday Preaching 11:00 a.m. m and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev Chaggar Baptist Church, 4117 Minerva Preaching 11 a.m. m and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev E J Buckner. Mt. Pleigh Baptist Church, 6207 B. 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. Margalene Bartist Church 5529 Bernard St. Preaching 11:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m Sunday school 14:00 p.m Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m Rev Willis, pastor. Patterson Ave. Baptist Church 5523 Patterson Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m. Sunday school 8:30 a.m Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev Charles Wilson, pastor. Shiloh Baptist Church 4279 Shiloh Baptist Church 9:30 a.m and 11:00 a.m preaching Prayer meeting Thursday evenings Rev Goo W. Benton, pastor. Pilgrim Baptist Church 4273 St. Louis Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m Sunday school 9:30 a.m Prayer meeting Fridays 8:00 p.m Rev R. J Goldsby, pastor. El Bethel Baptist Church, 638 Athlone Ave, El Bethel, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Payer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Rev W Alexander pastor Galllee Baptist Church — Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Services 7:30 Wednesday Prayer meeting Friday 8 p.m Rev M Owens Pastor First Baptist Church, Kinloch, Mo. Preaching 11 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. Rev Wm Anderson pastor First Baptist Church, Chayton, Mo. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Rev W L Rhodes pastor First Baptist Church—Services: Sunday, 11 a.m. preaching: 1:30 p.m. Sunday school, 7:45 p.m. preaching: W. Sunday school, 7:45 p.m. preaching: Friday, 4:55 p.m. Prayer meeting Dr W M. Rev B D Pastor Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2311 Pine street - Service Sunday 11 a.m. m. p. m and 8 p. m. Sabbath School, 1:30. B Y P U. 8:30 Tuesday and Friday, prayer meeting. 8 p. m. Rev T. G. Mollison, Pastor St John's Baptist Church, 940 Hodl- mont Ave. Services 11:30 m. and 8 p. m. B. R. 8:30 p. M. Y U. 8:30 p. m. Rev F C Christmas, Pastor Sempile Ave. a bPstitute Church at 2311 N. Sempile. Prayer meeting on Tuesday and Friday nights. Preaching at 11 a. m and 8 p. m. B Y P U. at 6:30 p. m. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church, 2314 Leonard avenue. Preaching 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday school. Prayer meeting Tuesday night. Preaching Thursday night B Y P U. Sunday 6 p. m. Corinthian Baptist Church, 1903 High street. Preaching 11 a. m and 8 p. m. Sunday School. Prayer Wed- day preaching 8 p. m. Friday, prayer meeting 8 p. m. Women's Mission Cir- cuse. 9 p. m. Sunday All are invited. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Piggott av- nage preaching 11 a. m and 8 p. m. Sunday school. 9:30 m. B Y P. U. 8 p. m. Rev B P. Cheers. Pastor Mescham Park. First Baptist Church. Kirkwood, Mo. - Services: 11 a. m. 2:30 m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school, 10:00 m. Mission Circle first Thursday in each month. Rev. Edward Dishleida. Pastor Providence Baptist Church, corner Kens- erty and Pendleton avenues. Preaching 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 8:00 a. m. Prayer service. Thursday 7:30 m. Rev. Geo. W. Smith. Pastor Second Baptist Church, Klinlok Park. Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Weekly meetings, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 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. B. Erikson 2nd and Adams streets. Sunday services: Preschnehr. 11 a. m and p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Christian羞源er. 1 g. m. Weekly Wednesday night school. Wednesday night. H. B. Office. D. N. C. P. Office address North Jefferson avenue. METHODIST CHURCHES. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Laffeyling and Lawton Aven. Preaching 10:40 m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. Class meeting Tuesday 8:00 m. m. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, D. D. pastor. St. James A. M. Church, St. Ferdinand and A. M. Church, St. Ferdinand preaching 10:40 m. m. and 7:20 p. m. Sunday school 8:20 a. m. Class meeting, Tuesday, 8:00 p. m. Teachers meeting, Thursday, 7:20 p. m. Choir practice, Friday, 0.00 p. m. Rev. A. A. Gilbert, pastor. Union Memorial M. E. Church, $211 and Pine Sts. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 0.00 p. m. Sunday school 1:00 p. m. Bible chass Tuesday 8:00 p. m. Rev. B. A. Abbott pastor. Washington Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, 8:00 and Margaret Sts. Preaching 1:00 and 0.00 p. m. Class meeting Friday 8:00 p. m. Rev. B. G. Shaw, D. pastor. Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, 8860 Fairfax Ave. Preaching, Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Class meeting, Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev. J. W. S. Lowe, Pastor. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery streets, Preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 1 p.m. Pastor. Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, 22 Sween St. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Rev. S. B. Anderson, Pastor. Bagnel M. E. Church, 8275 N. Broadway, Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Class meeting Thursdays 8 p.m. Rev. Goff, pastor. Bethel A. M. E. Church Mission, Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 p.m. Rev. E. L. Clark pastor. Jones' Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, 4280 Lexington Ave. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Fridays at 8 p.m. Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. Wayman Institutional A. M. E. Church 14th and Morgan St. Preaching 13:00 a.m m and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. m Prayer meeting Thursdays 8:00 p.m. Rev R W Stewart pastor Quinn Memorial A. M. E. Church Brooklyn Preaching 10:45 a.m 7:30 p.m m Sunday school 2:30 p.m C. E. 6:30 p.m Class. 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m Choir meeting. Friday. 7:30 p.m Board meet- ing. Tuesday. 7:30 p.m Communion. first Sunday Rev Wilbur T B Harewood. Pastor Allen A M E Miston Church. 1419 N Sixteenth street Preaching 11 a.m m and 8 p.m Sunday school 1 p.m Rev O W Harris. Pastor St. Mark's A M E Zion Church. 2730 Bernard street Preaching 11 a.m 8 m Class. Friday 8 p.m Sunday school. 2 p.m S. D. Davis. 224 Llefflingw ave. Pastor Grant Mission A. M. E. Church, Blake avenue Penton, Mo.—Preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Weekly meetings, Wednesday, 1 p.m. Rev. J. W. Graham, Pastor Pilgrim Chapel, 1601 Baker avenue Bast St. Louis, Il.—Preaching, 11 a.m. tuesday school, 9:30 p.m. Preaching, 1:30 p.m. Rev. T. Paris, Pastor St. James M. E. Church, 4212 Papin —Preaching services at 16:45 every Sunday morning and 7:45 p.m. Sunday school at 1 p.m. Class meeting every Friday night Christian endeavor at 8:45 p.m. Rev. John Boone, Pastor, 4223 Papin street Bt. Luke's A. M. E. Mission. Sunday school 10 o'clock. Praying 11 o'clock. Class 11 o'clock. Prayer meet- ing. Wednesday night. League. Friday. Sunday. Wesley Baker. Milkster Kilwood. Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES All Saints Episcopal Church Gardner and Locust St. Sunday: Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Praver and sermon 11:30 a.m. Sunday school 1:30 p.m. Evening praver and sermon 8:00 p.m. Wednesday praver and sermon 8:00 p.m. Friday Litany 10:30 a.m. Evening praver 8:00 p.m. Friday Litany 10:30 a.m. ABSTRACTIVE CHANGING Nurthul Christian Union Church 2727 Lawton avenue. Sundays 8 p.m. Fridays 8 p.m. J. S. Weatherford, rector: W. A. Hall, assistant; R. Duke, secretary. All Souls' Spiritualist Church holds services every Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in their new chapel at 8441 Pine street. Message services by Mr. C. Armstead. J. B. Bates, Pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Peregrine Catholic Church - Sim- day first mass 7 a.m. second Mass 8:30 a.m. with short sermon 10 a.m. Mass with sermon Afternoon 10 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. Daily meeting and handwritten (Friday) Sermon) week days Mass 6 a.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Continental Christian Church 4299 Kennett Ave. Peaching 11 a.m. M. Runday School 90 a.m. M. Peaching sermon p. m. M. Society 7 p. m. Communion at noon N. A. Mitchell, Pastor THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD 1113 Division street Peaching at 1 1 i.m and 7:40 p.m. M. Runday school 11 i.m Midwakey meeting Wednesday 11 p. M. Prairie night Rev. 1 W. Johnnay Pastor Magdalene Baptist Church 1528 Ben- ama street Peaching at 1 A. M. and 9 P. M. Runday school 1 P. M. Prairie meeting every Thursday night Rev. 1 P. Starless church Mount Olive Baptist Church 1429 N. 11th street Peaching every Sunday 11 A. M. and 9 P. M. Runday School 1 P. M. Prairie meeting every Thursday Circle fourth Sunday in each month Dan D. W. Monta pastor PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church, Grace 2v. Mission, 1991 Moran, Sunday-school, 1:20 p. m. Dritta Berville, 1 p. m. Rev, G. A. Schmidt, Pastor THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL (BY E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Course Moody Bible In- scription, Chicago) SAMUEL CALLED TO BE A PROPHET. LESSON TEXT-I Samuel 1:13, 19, 20. GOLDEN TEXT-Speak, Jehovah; for thy servant hearth.—I Samuel 8:2, R. V. Samuel was the last judge and the first of the order of prophets. His name means "asked of God," and he was dedicated to God (1:11) as a Nazarite. In fulfillment of his mother's vow he was brought to the temple when he was a young child (1:24), Josephus says, at twelve years of age Hannah's song of rejoicing (2:1:10) is the expression of a great soul and a choice piece of literature. Samuel had the advantage of being well born, but after studying Ell's household we are not so confident as to the environment amid which he was placed. L. Samuel's Vision, vv. 1:10. The young child entered heartily into the temple worship and duties as directed by the aged priest, Ell. This man was not faithful in giving the people the word of God. "It was rare" (margin) and the result was that "there was no frequent vision" (R. V.). The word is also "precious" (v. 1; Ps. 19:9, 10) though when it is as common as it is in this land men frequently set but little store by it. God will judge men for such laxity even as he judged Israel (Amos 8:4:6, 11, 12). A vision is a knowledge of a need and of the resources at our command. Ell and his sons had no vision and a people lacking in this direction perish (Prov. 29:18). Jehovah is about to make known to Israel his will and in doing he passes over this indulgent father and chooses the child Samuel. Teach ableness and obedience are the chief characteristics of childhood and these traits count for more with God than does age or experience (Matt. 11:25, 1 Tim. 4:12, Matt. 21:6). Samuel had not acquired the conceit of youth, he was faithful to his duties, respectful to his elders and did not boast of his accomplishments nor of the special revelation which came to him. Samuel slept in the holy place of the "sacred tent" near Ell, for the great temple was not yet built. As such he is a type for the Christian (Ps. 27:4). It was there that the Lord himself to him (John 1:14 R. V. margin). One of Samuel's duties as the special attendant of Ell is to open the house of God every morning, also to tend the sacred lamp which from evening to morning (Ex. 27:20, 21). As he attended to these duties God made himself known to Samuel (v. 4). God frequently calls men and they are not at home but have gone into the far country. Samuel knew God as every devout worshiper knew him, but had not yet received a direct revelation, hence he "did not yet know Jehovah." Thinking at once of the priest, Samuel ran to receive orders or to render service. Had he disregarded the voice he would not in the end have received his clear revelation. To have closed his ears, turned over for further sleep or to have risen hesitatingly would, in all probability, have prevented any further calls (Prov. 1:24, 25, 28). God wants, for special services, those who make glad response to his first call (Isa. 6:8; Luke 9:69-62; Acts 9:6). Three times the call comes and three times Samuel makes reply. The teacher needs to be ever alert to take advantage of these opportunities to unfold and enforce the claims of Christ and to challenge an immediate decision of the soul. Happy are they who like Samuel hear and recognize, even though it be a progressive revelation, the voice of Jehovah, and hearing, obey it. There is little need at present for the audible voice, for we have the word and the still small voice of the Holy Spirit. The voice Samuel heard became a vision (v.15). II. Jehovah's Verdict, vv. 11-13, 19, 20. The chapter following tells of the defeat of Israel, the capture of the ark and the death of Eil and his sons. These were the things "at which both the ears of everyone that heathet it shall tingle." The word of Jehovah stands fast, and what he speaks that he performs "from the beginning even unto the end" (Luke 21:32, Numbers 28:18). The word of Jehovah to Samuel about the house of Eil was one calculated to strike terror and silence into the lad's heart. 'Eil was not ignorant of the wickedness of his sons (2:27-36). Ell learns from Samuel Jehovah's message. Ell was a great and good man, submissive to God's will, but he was a weak man, rather than just plouly resigned. He might better have prayed for mercy and strength to deal with his wicked sons. However, it was too late to change their lives. "And Samuel grew and Jehovah was with him" (vv. 19, 20; see also Luke 2:52). Jesus also grew normally (Luke 1:80). "When God calls he qualifies; when he qualifies he calls" (Matthew Henry). Samuel was trained in the house of God to be a great prophet (1) by the dedication of his parents and the prayers of his mother; (2) by the teaching of Eil, the priest of God; (3) by the routine of service in the duties assigned him; (4) by the testing of temptation in his contact with the sons of Eil. LESSON Privileges Arising From Fellowship With God By REV. WILLIAM EVANS, D. D. Director of Bible Center, Mundy Bible Institute Chicago TEXT-I John 5:13-21. Five distinct blessings are enumerated here as arising from, and enjoyed by, those who are in fellowship with God. PETER I. The Assurance of Personal Salvation (13). It is the privilege of every Christian to be assured of his personal salvation. To claim such assurance is not the language of charitable presumption, but a mark of confidence in the word and promise of God, who has said that every one believing in his son has eternal life. Not to believe that statement is to make God a liar (10-12). The word "know" here does not mean merely to perceive, but to know with a settled and unquestioning knowledge. The ground of assurance of salvation lies not in our feeling but in the unchangeable word and promise of God. II. Assured Answer to Personal and Individual Prayer (14, 15). The thought of assurance of salvation leads to that of boldness in prayer. If we know that we have eternal life we know that we have boldness. If we are sons then we can speak freely with the father, and may rest assured that God not only hears but also answers our prayers. The words "according to his will" may be called a limitation of prayer, and yet it is hardly a limitation, for God's will is always best. And indeed it is just this seeming limitation that makes us free to pray: were it not so we should not feel free to open our lips to ask a blessing for fear it might be a curse, but when we know that what we ask is according to God's will we know that it can be nothing but good for us. Unanswered yet? The pray'r your lips have pleaded You shall have your desire, sometime, somewhere. Unanswered yet? Tho' when you first presented So urgent was your heart to make it known. Unanswered yet? Nay, do not say ungranted; Perhaps your part is not yet wholly done; The work began when first your pray's was uttered. And God will finish what he has begun. If you will keep the incense burning there, His glory you shall see, sometime, somewhere. Unanswered? Faith cannot be unanswered; Her feet were firmly planted on the Rock; Amid the wildest storm pray'r stands undaunted. Nor quails before the loudest thunder shock; She knows 'Omnipotence has heard her pray'r And cries, "It shall be done, sometime, somewhere." III. Assured Answer to Intercession Prayer (16, 17). We are encouraged here to pray for others and our encouragement lies in the fact that God has promised to hear and answer prayers. Two words are used in connection with prayer in this verse: "ask" and "pray," the former being used of an inferior to a superior, the latter of an equal to an equal. Some conditions of life, such as are meant by those sinning a sin unto death, permit us to "ask" only, while other conditions permit us to "pray." So, while we may not demand with certainty the conversion of the willful rejection of Christ, we may nevertheless "ask" God in his behalf, and inasmuch as this sin unto death is left undefined we are therefore free to "ask" for all men. Here is our attitude toward our sinning brother—a blessed ministry of intercession; pray and God will give life. IV. Assured Victory Over Sin (18, 19). In these verses we are assured that Christ, the begotten of God, keepeth the Christian. Victory over sin comes through the indwelling of Christ over whom Satan has no power. The words "keepeth him" denote inward power so that there would be no fall from inward weakness. V. An Assured Knowledge of God in Whom We Have Believed (19-21). To know that we have not been mistaken in the person in whom we have reposed our confidence and faith is something worth knowing. The Christian has the assurance that he knows him whom he has believed, and he is persuaded that he has not believed any cannibalized deviled table, but has trusted in the living God and Savior of the world. ```markdown ``` Phone, Bomont 2323 Large Padded Vans WE CAN MOVE YOU AS REASONABLE AS PETER BARNEY MOVING AND EXPRESS Shipping and Storage. Light and Heavy Hauling GAN ST. 207 N JEFFERSON AVE HEVY GREEN & BRO. NEGROES IN A NEW BUSINESS OLD HAND CLOTHING, SUITS, OVERCOATS, PANTS Full Dress Suits For Rent. Lowest Prices. Give us a Trial Olive 4649 North Sixth Street Second Floor LVEY'S DRUG STORE The Old Picket Store EFFERSON AND LAWTON AVENUES Prompt Service Phone: NO ONE CAN MOVIE PETER MOVING Packing, Shipping and S 2629 MORGAN ST. 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Write for particulars. Out of tawakeng wanted. Agency for Mme. T. J. Walker's Preparations. Mme. T. M. Jordan, 21 N. 10th St Phone.1Bridge Fart St. Louis, Ill. CAPE GIRARDEAU H. N. Jones The revival meeting at the A. M. E. Church is still going on. The number of additions at this writing is eleven. Rev. Clinton, of Belmont, is expected to arrive Monday, Feb. 8, to conduct the meeting this week. Good services are reported from both churches Sunday. At the Baptist Church a spirited covenant meeting was enjoyed all day with Prof. J. D. Austin as a visitor. Rev. J. H. Henderson, moderator of third district, Baptist Asso., occupied the pulpit at the 8:00 o'clock service. He also administered the Lord's Supper. The B. Y. P. U. will hold a special service Sunday, come out and hear it... Mesdames Robinson and Bright are the new sick list names... Mrs. Brassfield and Rev. Chandley are still ill... Visitors for the week are Rev. and Mrs. Watson, of Wolf Island, Mrs. Crane, of Poplar Bluff, and Mr. Religh Sikes of Indianapolis, Ind... Mrs. Della Cole and Mrs. Nola Young, wife and daughter of Rev. C. W. Cole, left Thursday for Uniontown, Ill., to attend the funeral services of Rev. Cole's 15-year-old daughter who died Wednesday. They returned Sunday accompanied by Rev. Cole... Prof. J. D. Austin, of Metropolis, Ill., while in the city, visited the A. M. E. Sunday-school where he delivered a short address to them. The Woman's Mite Missionary will meet at the residence of Mrs. Mary Turner... Miss Josephine Brassield, who has been living in St. Louis, is now at home for an indefinite stay. Mrs. B. E. Bronson has returned from Belmont on account of high water. COLUMBIA-MO. NEWS By E. Robert Douglas Places where you can get the St Louis Argus every Saturday and Sunday, Rummans Barber Shop, P. Kelly Manager, Mexican Chili Parlor, Geo. Merritt, Prop. Mr. Howard Collins returned Thursday from a few days' visit to Fayette, and Moberly, a pleasant time reported...Mr. Austin Freeman entertained the International Orchestra at his home Tuesday night, a most pleasant time being enjoyed by all present...Mrs. Minnie Robinson entertained the idle Hour Club at her home Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served and a delightful time reported...Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Moore entertained a host of friends at their house warming from 3 to 9 p. m. Thursday. A number of friends were present and all enjoyed themselves to the highest...Messrs. Jackson and Schweich entertained a large number of friends at a valentine ball, Friday evening, it was indeed a most enjoyable affair...Miss Alma Williams is able to resume her duties as teacher at the Fred Douglas school in this city, after being confined at home for some time, suffering an attack of muscular rheumatism. Her many friends and pupils rejoice in her recovery...Mr. R. L. Logan, editor of the Professional World, is able to be at his desk after several weeks of serious illness. His many friends hope he will continue to improve...Mr. Elmer King, the cellist of Digges orchestra, returned from Kansas City, Mo., Friday, last week. Mr. William Davis (Dago) accompanied him here. Mr. Davis is a musician of note, and we welcome him here...Mr. Wm. Mason was somewhat indisposed the later part of last week. There will be an en- tertainment given by the Art Club, in the near future, the proceeds to go to charity. The date will be announced later in these columns.... Many friends of Editor R. L. Logan are glad to learn that he has been appointed by Gov. E. W. Major as a member of the Missouri commission to represent Missouri at the National Half Century of Freedom, to be held at Chicago next August. A number of other prominent colored of the state were also appointed on the same commission, but I mention the name of Mr. Logan because he is one of Columbia's prominent race men—success to him and his undertakings..Mr. Will Digges, the popular leader of the International Orchestra, gave the people of Columbia a rare treat Wednesday eve by giving a grand musical at the K. P. Hall. You can always bet wherever there is Digges and his orchestra, there is sure to be a crowd. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all present.... Mr. Wm. Ray, who had the misfortune to break his foot some time ago, is able to be about. Mr. Ray is visiting his sister, Mrs. Albert Hensley, of this city....If you want to find the crowd go to Rummans barber shop, they will always be there, also the St. Louis Argus, as Mr. Leon Rummans is a member of the orchestra, you are sure to hear good music. You can also buy a good Negro journal....Give me the news for these columns. Call 558 Black, and it will receive prompt attention. KIRKWOOD By L. E. H. Mrs. Thomas Gohlson is yet suffering with a sprained ankle, which she received during the slippery weather. .....Mrs. Jas. Dodson was burned severely in the face, by steam from a can, which she had stopped airtight and set on the stove. .....Sunday, February 14, is young people's day at Olive Chapel A. M. E. Church. The Allen Endeavor League will render a special program in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, the 14th being his birthday. .....Let your news be at the Silver Moon Grocery. Co. store no later than Monday evening. HERCULANEUM NOTES By Frances B. Craig Mrs. Arthur Wood made a flying trip to St. Louis, Monday.....Mrs Nancie Rector spent Sunday with friends in Festus.....Miss Katherine Kiser, of St. Louis, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Laura Robinson.....Mr. Ulysses Collins was in St. Louis last week on business.....Mrs. Evelyn Whitesides, of St. Louis, spent a few days with her mother last week.....Mrs. Jack Murrell and Mr. Will Hill are on the sick list this week.....Mr. and Mrs. George Williams spent several days in St. Louis last week. TUPELO, MISS. By Malinda Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitaker visited relatives in Meridian, February 7 and 8...Miss Jimmie Burt, of Dorsey, was the guest of her cousins, Misses Annie and Fannie Barnes February 6 and 7...The L. H. M. S. met February 5 at the residence of Mrs. S. McCalister. Those present were Mrs. A: Jones, J. A. Thompson, G. Pointer, B. J. Witherspoon, W. L. Cunningham, N. Poke, E. L. Forster, Jas. Oliver, J. H. Nichols, R. Hayden, G. Bowen, B. Stevenson, P. Oliver, E. Crayston, E. D. Lazuey, J. S. Harris, Rev. Geo. Bowen...Miss Ilor Barnes have returned home from M. I. College...Mrs. Jennie Freeman spent a week in Dorsey with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green Barnes. ...Mrs. Estella Horton, of Waterloo I. W., spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson...Mrs. S. H. McKissack, of Holly Spring, spent a few hours at the Vaughn's Hotel, February 2 en route to Macon, Miss...Dr. Isaac Turner spent two days in Okolona...Mr. Morris Baldwin, of Aberdeen, spent January 28 visiting Miss Jessie B. Shannon...Mr. Bob Hayes and Mary Hamilton were called to Baldwyn, to the funeral of their nephew, Ed Hayes, who was killed by an M. & O. freight train. Wife and three children mourn his loss...Mrs. Lou Ella Parris and Miss Jennie Wright, Mr. Ed Owens, C. A. Caffey are still on the sick list...Mrs. Malinda Wilson is agent for the books of the Great War in Europe. COLUMBUS. MISS., NEWS By Geo. H. Cooper Mrs. Tommie Thompson entertained "The Young Matron's Club" January 29. After business and a few games of whist a delightful four-course luncheon was served. The Matrons are waiting for the next meeting... The B. L. L. Club will gladly invite every one out Sunday, February 14, at 7 p. m., to the St. James' Methodist Church, where they will render their pieces connected with the Children's Lincoln Program.... Mr. John Mellon passed away Friday, leaving a very bereaved family, with whom we all sympathize.... Dr. Vanhorn Murry, Superintendent of the Sunday-school Union, spent THE ST. LOUIS ARGUE Saturday and Sunday in the city on business and purchased papera (the Argus) enough for himself and four friends. We hope he will continue buying.....Mrs. Grace Gilmer, of Memphis, Tenn., was the surprised guest of her son-in-law, Dr. Geo. Washington, dentist, and daughter, Mrs. Washington, only being on business, she made her trip short. On her return from the city was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Washington....The S. O. P. gave a surprise to the people of Columbus, at the Union Academy, Wednesday, February 3, (a great entertainment). A chitterling supper. Everybody lett well pleased and full....The reporter spent Sunday afternoon in West Point, Miss., on business....The R. A. R. Club entertained at 713 14th St., Thursday afternoon, from 8 to 12. After a brief discussion on certain subjects the Club elected new officers. Allen Wright, Pres.; Walter G. Gray, Vice-Pres.; Charlie Gilmer, Treas.; Ribbard-Jones, Sea, and Geo. L. Gilmer, Reporter....Ring 770 for the Argus. JACKSONVILLE NEWS The concert given February 1 and 2 at the A. M. E. Church by Prof. R. Scott was fine, also the one at Mt. Emery Baptist Church, the 3rd. All nights were largely attended.... On February 4, a grand concert was given at the Second Baptist Church. Among the numbers on the program were "The New Woman," "Old-Fashioned Woman," descriptive song, "The Tempest, a Storm at Sea," song, "Little Woman Rules the World," poem, "Echoes of Emancipation." The First Ward Club of the Second Baptist Church gave a successful supper, February 4, at the church. ...The funeral services of Mr. George Washington Mosely, who was brought here from Omaha, Neb, by his daughter, Mrs. James Allen, were held at Mt. Emery Baptist Church, Rev. DeWitt officiating. Music was by the church choir. Interment was in the East Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Hayden, of S. Fayette St., attended her sister-in-law's funeral at Louisiana, Mo....The West Side Art Club met February 5 with Mrs. C. H. Freeman, with a pleasant meeting. Excellent refreshments were served....The Primrose Club met February 3 with Miss J. Allen, on N. Diamond St....The North End Social Club met in its regular meeting February 3. at Mrs. Lennie Meadows. Mrs. N. J. Blue was somewhat indisposed this week. FARMINGTON NOTES Mr. T. Bryant and daughter, of Fredericktown spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. Laura Kennedy attended to business at Coffman last week... The friends of Miss Allie Cummingham are glad to hear that she found her affinity in Oklahoma City...Greeting are now going up to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Anthony of St. Louis, who have recently launched out on the sea of matrimony...Rev. Bowles will be in this week prepatory to holding Quarterly Meeting Sunday...Mesdames J. F. Ransom and Daisy Martin, of Bonne Terre, were the guests of Mrs. F. Poston the latter part of the week... Mr. Peter Hunt was up from Knob Lick the first of the week... Miss Lorene Staten, of Coffman, was the house guest of Mrs. Lewis Murphy last week... The Allen Endeavor will render a programme Sunday evening in commemoration of the birthday of the late, and much beloved, Bishop Grant...Mrs. M. Harrison, of Festus, was the guest of Mrs. Jerushia Poston, Thursday... A donation given to Rev. T. L. Watson and wife by the members and friends of his church rendered them quite happy and grateful...Mrs. P. Boddie is yet quite ill... Mr. and Mrs. Richard Occamore, of Spratt, spent Sunday with relatives here... Misses Luetta and Helen Matthias are absent from school this week. They are spending the week with home folks at Coffman...Mr. J. F. Sutherland is among the ill of the week...Some have renewed, many will renew, and you who have not ought to do so, for the Argus is a paper that stands for the uplift of the Negro race in all things. ST. CHARLES, MO. Friday evening a few friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Lillian R. Carter, and enjoyed a very pleasant evening....The Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church will have their Lincoln Birthday Anniversary next Sunday, February 14, at 3 p. m. All are invited. Prof. E. W. Emory has charge of the program....Mrs Vernetta Jackson is on the sick list....Miss Ida Jones, our primary teacher, spent Saturday and Sunday in St Louis....Mrs. Kallie Miller is very ill at this writing. LADIES' BASKET BALL A charity benefit will be given by the Ladies' Basket Ball Team, Saturday, February 13, 1915, at 8 p. m. sharp, at Batchman's Hall, Beammouth and Mongan. Come and see the fun Captina, Mrs. Chas, Herriott, Mrs. W. A. Giles, Coach, Mr. W. A. Giles, Admission, 25 cents. By Nellie Early FOR THE SUCCULENT CARROT Creamed Carrots. — Scrape and wash the carrots, cut in thin slices crosswise; boil in salted water until tender, drain off the water, cover with sweet milk, add salt to taste and a small piece of butter. Thicken with a spoonful of flour to the consistency of good cream. Carrot Croquettes—Boll four large carrots until tender; drain and rub through sieve, add one cupful of thick white sauce, mix well and season to taste. When cold, shape into croquettes, and fry same as other croquettes. Carrot Soup.—One quart of thinly sliced carrots, one head of celery, three or four quarts of water, boll for two and one-half hours; add one-half cupful of rice and boll for an hour longer; season with salt and pepper and a small cupful of cream. Carrot Pile—Scrape and boil the carrots until very tender, then mash thoroughly, and to one cupful of carrot add one pint of milk, one-half teaspoonful each of salt, dinnamon and ginger, one well-beaten egg, sugar to sweeten to taste. Bake slowly in one crust like squash pie. Carrot Preserve.—Boll the carrots until tender; peel and slice them and to each pound add one pound of granulated sugar and one-half cupful of water; flavor with lemon. Simmer slowly until rich and thick, then seal. Carrot Marmalade—Boll the carrots until perfectly tender, then maash to a fine smooth pulp, and to each pound allow one pound of sugar, six almonds, the grated rind of one lemon and the juice of two and a few drops of almond flavoring. Bring to a boll gradually, and let boll, stirring constantly for five minutes; then pour into jars and seal. DAINTY BASKET OF MACARONI For the Luncheon Table or the Afternoon Tea This is a Delicious Confection. Take two cupfuls sugar, one cupful boiling water and one-eighth teaspoonful cream of tartar. Put ingredients in a smooth saucepan, stir, place on range and heat to boiling point. Boil without stirring until sirup begins to dissolve. Remove from fire and place in larger pan of cold water to instantly stop boiling. Remove from cold water and place in a saucepan of hot water. New dip macaroni in sirup at regular intervals close to edge and put two together. When firm add a third macaroni and so on until a circle is formed large enough for base of basket. Over these fit another layer of macaroni and over the second layer a third one. Make a handle of stretched candy twisted, and adjust same. Arrange basket on small plate, fill with ice cream, garnish with whipped cream, flavored and sweetened, and surround with holly.—Exchange. Wash Chamois and Doeskin Gloves. The secret of success in washing chamois and doeskin gloves lies in using lukewarm or cool water—better cool than even a few degrees too warm. That, at least, is one of the secrets; the other is to use soapy water. The soapier the water, providing it is of the right temperature, the silkier and softer the gloves will be. They should first be freed from all dirt in a soap bath, and then put through another soapy bath in order that they may be rinsed from the dirt set free. They should then be pressed and squeezed in a thick towel until they are free from soap and water as nearly as possible. Then they are ready to be hung to dry in a cool, dry place. Never hang them near a fire, and never hang them in the sunshine if you would have them soft and pliable after laundering. Date and Peanut Pudding. Dates and peanuts make an exceptionally good combination. Best two eggs well, add one cupful of granulated sugar, one cupful peanuts finely chopped, one-third of a cupful of flour sifted with one teaspoonful baking powder, and one-eighth teaspoonful of salt. Turn into a large layer cake pan, buttered and bake in a moderate oven about one hour. When cool turn out upon a flat serving dish, sprinkle with two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and cover with whipped cream. Beat yolks of four eggs until very thick; beat into them gradually one cupful powdered sugar and one-half teaspoonful of salt. Beat until sugar is dissolved. Add juice of two lemons and beat again. Feel and slice thin six bananas and four oranges, put in a deep dish a layer of bananas, then a layer of dressing, then of oranges, and so on, having the bananas on top, and pour the remainder of dressing over it. Serve very cold. Out into small pieces one pound of beef or mutton or a part of both. Boil it gently in two quarts of water. Take off the soum and when reduced to a pint strain it and season with a little salt. Give one teaspoonful at a time. Odd Use for Coffee Grounds. Needles and pins will never rust if kept in a cushion filled with coffee grounds. Since the grounds in cold water, spread on a sheet of paper to dry thoroughly, and then stuff the cushion. Heavenly Hash. Boup for Invaïda AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS "If a stone wall were built around the state of Georgia, and communication with the outside world entirely shut off, the people of the commonwealth could live and enjoy life for an indefinite time," said Claude N. Bennett, president of the Southern Society of Washington, at Washington. Mr. Bennett has just returned from a month's trip through the South, spending most of his time in his native state of Georgia. "While in Atlanta," he continued, "I attended a 'Georgia products dinner.' This is something new that has been adopted by the present regime there. November 18 of each year is known as 'Georgia Products day,' and on that day, at every important place in the state, great dinners are given, the menu of which is entirely made up of Georgia products. At the one I attended between 1,500 and 2,000 people were present, and the food was good enough, both in quality and variety, to serve at a banquet to the gods. "The possibilities that the state affords for good, wholesome living can be no better illustrated than by telling of an experience I had one day while making a tour of some Negro farms in Columbia county. I had visited the homes of three colored families and found them all poorly kept and none of the man able to pay his way out of debt—in fact, they were objects of charity. The fourth colored man I found working on land exactly like that occupied by the others, but instead of renting his land he had bought it and paid for it. He rented a little extra land from me adjoining his, but most of it he owned. I found his house as neat as a pin, comfortably furnished, the larder well supplied, and five bales of cotton under the shed. He had provisions enough to last his family all winter, plenty of fodder for his cattle, and his total indebtedness was less than $50. It was afternoon by the time my companion and myself reached his house and we had not had dinner, so we asked his wife if she could fix us up a "snack." In less than half an hour she had prepared a most tempting meal, which was set on a table covered with a spoontless cloth and clean napkins. The dinner, all of which was grown on this colored man's farm, consisted of collard greens (which might be termed the local spinich), bacon, corn bread, wheat biscuits, Irish and sweet potatoes, milk and good butter, and Georgia cane sipup. That was an impromptu meal that would have done credit to any household. Now, if a colored family can, on the spur of the moment, get up a dinner as good as that you can realize what can be done by the other people in the state." Between 3,000 and 4,000 Boy Scouts have been specially employed in London since the war broke out at various government offices, recruiting depots, the headquarters of the prince of Wales' fund and other new organizations requiring dispatch carriers and attendants. Photography has discovered the depth to which the sun's rays penetrate water. Five hundred and thirty feet below the surface darkness was much the same as that on the earth on a clear but moonless night. Manchuria is making a new paint out of the bean oil that is produced there in tremendous quantities. The plant is said to be waterproof and fireproof as well as cheap and durable. In your issue of December 21 (editorial page) appears an article entitled "Germany Hoping to Get Liberia." While you do not doubt Germany would like to get Liberia, if might be timely to say the American Colonization society, which founded Liberia, in creating that republic reserved to itself certain inalienable rights, to wit: Ownership, in fee, of each alternate block of territory in the original republic for the purpose of colonization by American colored citizens. This covenant runs with the lands and waters of the republic. We shall oppose any alienation of property rights or sovereignty by any of the powers, and shall expect full protection of our rights by the United States. The Liberian constitutional prohibition against ownership of land by whites is obviously plain, and a necessary protection to a colored nation. We are not committed to the theory or belief that the above-mentioned article is a "feeler" in this country advanced by an overactive German affluent press.—H. L. E. Johnson, President American Colonization Society, in the Washington Post. The widow's cap is as old as the days of Julius Caesar. An edict of Tiberius commanded all widows to wear the cap under penalty of a heavy fine and imprisonment. The sinnes of the hangaron are especially desirable for use in surgery, for sewing wounds and binding broken bones together. Electrical apparatus intended for drying beer vats is used for drying motion picture films in a studio in New York City. The second oldest American was Flora Thompson, who died at Harba Island, Penn., in 1808, at the age of one hundred and fifty years, writes Willis Fletcher Johnson in the Philadelphia Ledger. She was, however, a Negro slave, and I pass her by, as I do many other records of Negroes of great age, for the reason that in those days the status of that race in this country was such that little credence is to be given to its annals. Passing by many other less authentic cases, chiefly of Negro slaves, I come to one of this class which seems to be much more authoritative than most of them. This is the case of Wonder Booker, a slave who belonged to George Booker of Prince Edward county, Va., a family name of the most eminent American Negro of our time, Dr. Booker T. Washington. Wonder was so named because his mother was fifty-eight years old at the time of his birth and his birth was therefore regarded little short of miraculous. He was a man of extraordinary physical powers and of considerable mental gifts, all of which remained unimpaired until within a few years of his death. At the age of one hundred and sixteen years he was able to do a full measure of work on his master's plantation, and he died in 1819, at the age of one hundred and twenty-six. I have found, following him, records of more than one hundred persons of from one hundred and twenty-five down to one hundred and ten years of age at death in the United States, more than four-fifths of them dying in the first quarter of the nineteenth century. Dr. J. E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is soon to start on a speaking tour of the middle West in the interest of the work and ideals of the association. A year ago he made a similar tour. His present trip began at Pittsburgh on January 10, and will include Columbus, Springfield, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio, Springfield, Ill., St. Joseph, Mo., Des Moines, Ia., Omaha, Neb., St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., Toledo, Ohio, and Buffalo, N. Y. It is intended that succeeding tribes will cover other sections of the country, until all have been organized in the interest of the advancement of the colored people. The annual meeting of the association will be held at the Ethical Culture hall, West Sixty-fourth street, New York, on February 12. Governor Whitman will present the first "Spingarn medal," a gold medallion to be awarded annually to the colored man or woman performing the highest or noblest achievement during the preceding year. The committee on award, consisting of William Howard Taft, Oswald Garrison Villard, Blakeup John Hurst, President John Hope of Morehouse college, and Dr. James H. Dillard of the Slater and Jeanes funds, will announce the winner at this meeting. Dr. Therbold von Bethmann-Hollweg, imperial German chancellor, was a lawyer in his earlier life. He is now fifty-seven years of age. He studied law at Gottingen and practiced for six years, after which he was made a judge at Potsdam. There he became intimate with and gained the confidence of the present emperor, with whom he had formerly been a fellow-student at Bonn. Obedience to the law was emphasized in a speech at Tuskegee by Booker T. Washington as a principle to which members of his race should conform in their efforts to advance Doctor Washington was the chief speaker at the twentieth annual Tuskegee Negro conference. Carrying concealed weapons, theft, gambling, visits to illegal liquor establishments and useless court litigation were enumerated as evil practices with which Negroes were often charged. "I know many colored people who spend more on a pistol every year than they do on the education of their children," Doctor Washington said "The pistol, in nine cases out of ten, not only does not protect the individual, but leads him into trouble." Resolutions adopted urged the production of food crops in the South. It was declared that there are 220,000 farms, mostly tenanted by Negroes, where there are no hogs; on 250,000 poultry is raised; 200,000 on which there are no gardens, and 140,000 on which no corn is grown. Bankers and planters were asked to aid the Negro to raise products other than cotton. Tod Bloan, the famous American jockey, is at the front with the French Red Cross, driving motor ambulances. He was rejected as a soldier, but being an expert motor driver, was immediately accepted by the medical authorities. The letter carriers in Portugal save themselves much walking on Sundays by delivering letters at church. Japan's government forests last year yielded $3,850,000 in revenue and consumed $3,237,000 in expenses. J. E. MITCHELL.....Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS.....City Editor and Advertising Manager F. F. MARTYN.....Associate Editor. Address all Communication to ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: two Weeks for one Advertising Rates Furnished on Request second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, 4, 1879. Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 3, 1879. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION CONCERNING A CIRCULAR LETTER United Welfare Association, "organized to seek an ordinance that will prevent further rent neighborhoods by Negroes and vice versa, a circular letter in the interest of its cause letters were addressed to and received probably without intention. In all, the letter cites such cities as Baltimore, Norfolk as places where similar laws are enacted it? that when our civic bodies are seized, beautify and uplift this city, they turn to Boston, New York—the great cities of art, culture and from these places their plans and inspiration. We degrade our city, to lower its civic character, they turn to Baltimore, Louisville and type of American city. A full-page cut appears in the circular, many headings clipped from numerous papers. It is to show the undesirability of colored rent neighborhoods. The real object is to show, because not one of the items is an argument to be taken together, the whole page simply shows—that there are here, and all over the recipient race riots, threats to blow up a Negro neighborhood, proposed laws to prevent them, too, that there is a class of whites, low-income are low and dirty colored, or Chinese, or of these race outbreaks originate in that class. Christian neighborhood (God save the rioters) bitter a fight against the invasion of theagraph under the subhead "Constitutional Argument to call for serious attention. In fact, reveals the hand of a Syro, because it is rhetoric and good grammar. We shall next week's editorial on "Un-American Tests" national rights are, and no amount of speculation, like this circular letter of the U.S. Constitution, can change these rights. We may not yet be fully enjoying our rights that they exist. Circular goes on to say, "It is not our intention to prejudice into law, or to oppress or harrass restrain him," etc. Of course; that's all to do, and has been doing these fifty years. That's all the Negro-hating element in West wants to do—to restrain the Negro it not be a splendid idea to reverse the principle people start in to restrain themselves! In with, let them restrain this foolish, ungrave hatred and try a little fellowship and acquainted with the colored brother and friend good traits. Let these white folks who want to restrain, join to pluck the flower of our womanhood and suit. It seems hardly fair that thousands of so fall to the level of the Negro in secret, and help the Negro up to their level openly! CONCERNING A CIRCULAR LETTER The United Welfare Association, "organized to secure the enactment of an ordinance that will prevent further invasion of white resident neighborhoods by Negroes and vice versa," has sent out broadcast a circular letter in the interest of its movement. Some of these letters were addressed to and received by colored citizens, probably without intention. We have a copy before us and wish to show briefly the fallacy of some of the arguments this organization is putting forward in favor of a local segregation measure. First of all, the letter cites such cities as Baltimore, Louisville and Norfolk as places where similar laws are in effect. Strange—isn't it? that when our civic bodies are seeking to improve and beautify and uplift this city, they turn to Boston, Philadelphia and New York—the great cities of art, culture and wealth—and borrow from these places their plans and inspiration. But when they seek to degrade our city, to lower its civic character and foster race prejudice, they turn to Baltimore, Louisville and Norfolk—the lowest type of American city. Again, a full-page cut appears in the circular, made up of news item headings clipped from numerous papers. The apparent object is to show the undesirability of colored invasion of white resident neighborhoods. The real object is to stir up race hatred, because not one of the items is an argument in favor of segregation. Taken together, the whole page simply shows what everybody knows—that there are here, and all over the country, occasional incipient race riots, threats to blow up a Negro home in a white neighborhood, proposed laws to prevent this or that, and so on. It shows, too, that there is a class of whites, low and dirty, just as there are low and dirty colored, or Chinese, or Italian, and that much of these race outbreaks originate in that class. Many a Christian neighborhood (God save the mark!) has made just as bitter a fight against the invasion of the Jew. The paragraph under the subhead "Constitutionality" is too absurd an argument to call for serious attention. In fact, the entire circular reveals the hand of a Syro, because it is without sense, reason, rhetoric and good grammar. We showed very plainly in last week's editorial on "Un-American Tests" just what our Constitutional rights are, and no amount of specious argument and opprobrium, like this circular letter of the United Welfare Association, can change these rights. True, we may not yet be fully enjoying our rights, but that doesn't deny that they exist. The circular goes on to say, "It is not our intention to crystallize race prejudice into law, or to oppress or harrass the Negro, but only to restrain him," etc. Of course; that's all the entire South wants to do, and has been doing these fifty years—restraining the Negro. That's all the Negro-hating element in the North and East and West wants to do—to restrain the Negro. Would it not be a splendid idea to reverse the program and let the white people start in to restrain themselves! To begin with, let them restrain this foolish, unreasonable, unchristian race hatred and try a little fellowship and brotherhood. Get acquainted with the colored brother and find out some of his many good traits. Then, let these white folks who want to restrain, just restrain their desire to pluck the flower of our womanhood and throw it into the dust. It seems hardly fair that thousands of white men are ready to fall to the level of the Negro in secret, and are unwilling to help the Negro up to their level openly! THE MAYOR is much that Mayor Kiel does which is dedication and approval. In his fair, open mind; his broad-gauge views is to seek and accept counsel on matters posed his willingness to give the Negro a voice of welfare: for a board of counselors, and we are glad to league quickly appointed a capable representative the Mayor's principle so to serve the city's greatest good to the greatest number. Beeve our people are fair enough to yield to so long as Mayor Kiel holds to it, he will co-our support. There is much that Mayor Kiel does which is deserving of our commendation and approval. We like his fair, open mind; his broad-gauge view of things; his readiness to seek and accept counsel on matters pertaining to We like his willingness to give the Negro a voice in his lathe city's welfare. est plan for a board of counselors, and we are glad our Negro Business League quickly appointed a capable representative. We like the Mayor's principle so to serve the city as to produce the greatest good to the greatest number. We believe our people are fair enough to yield to that principle, and so long as Mayor Kiel holds to it, he will command our respect and our support. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS DEATHS OF THE WEEK James Parker, 2636 Lucas Ave., 54. Abraham Crawford, 4550 Cottage, 50. Robert Jones, 1402 N, 14th, 77 Dorothy Windom, 18½ Franklin, 3 montha. George Pryor, 37. Bessie White, 1006 N. 9th St., 29. Julia A. Belger, 2824 Lawton, 44. Ada Reece, 606 Clark, 32 William Smiley, 2623 Pine, 37. Edward Ellis, 214 Handley Rd., 63. William Washington, 1409 Pine, 26. Cora Steadman, 2530 Baldwin, 18. Steve Decatur, 3715 Vista, 55. Geo. A. Howell, Kirkwood, M6, 12 days. Walter Warner, 1621 Sublette, 30. Dan Cockrell, 210 N. 21st St. 42. Nancy Harding, 4252a Morgan (rear), 52 years. Henrietta Johnson, 1316 Chestnut, 36. Ed. Morrow, Brooklyn, Ill., 13. CYRUS L. TYLER. DIES Cyrus L. Tyler, 4279 Cote Brilliantte father of Dr. W. H. Tyler died Wednesday morning, after a severe stroke of paralysis. He will be buried from Central Baptist Church, Saturday, at 2/P. M. EDWARD ELLIS DIES Mr. Edward Ellis, of Clayton, Mo. brother of Mrs. Eliza Johnson, 1727 N. Pendleton, departed this life, February 8, after a prolonged illness. He was a patient sufferer and trusted in God to do his will. His honesty and integrity won for him friends everywhere. Funeral will take place Thursday morning at Music Church. O, how happy is our brother, Who has passed on through the gate. He has gone to join another To rest there and to wait. MRS. JULIA BELGER DIES Mrs. Julia Belger, of Clayton, Mo. died, after a brief illness, last Sunday and was buried Wednesday. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. In loving remembrance of our dear mother and sister, Maymie B. Jackson, who departed this life, February 10, 1914. Just one year ago you left us. 'Neath our eyes she faded quickly, Growing day by day more frail; Bearing patiently all her suffering Without murmur, moan or wail. We saw her suffer, heard her sighs With aching hearts and weeping eyes. But now she calmly sleeps at last, All pains, all aches, all sufferings past. Sadly missed by Myrtle Jackson, Daughter, L. Edna Holister, Bertha Roberson, Stella Blackman, Beulah Redding, Eola Blackman, Sister, Soney Blackman, Fred D. Johnson, Brothers. In loving remembrance of our dear son and brother, William M. Phillips, who departed this life, February 8, 1913. Two years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away; God took him home, It was His will, But in our hearts he liveth still. Rev. T. H. Phillips, Father, Arhira C. McKinzie, Narcis D. Wright, Sisters. We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the many friends, Rev. C. M. C. Mason, of All Saints Episcopal Church and especially the students of Sumner High School for the kindness, sympathy and flowers during the illness and death of our beloved daughter, Edna R. French. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Holland. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers. 4107 Finney Ave. Phones. Del. 922; Lindell 5690. Rooming house in first class neighborhood. Income $70 a month. Full of well-paying roomers. Will sell cheap as I desire to leave city. Address "For Sale" Argus office, 2341 Market St. 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 particular phone Bomont 2939, or write Miss M. B. Berry, Manager, 2927 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Agents make half. Encourage your boy by attending the band concert at Pythian Temple February 7. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers. 4107 Finney Ave. Phones, Del. 922; Lindell 5690. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM CARD OF THANKS Attention! Read! Since Abraham Lincoln delivered his proclamation all Negroes should be free, the Negro has traveled considerably fast. We have a few examples in the city of St. Louis that have proven it and will teach you just what the Negro can do, providing he takes the advantage of industry. We have a colored laundry that gives the same satisfaction of any white laundry, same inducements, also better work. We have a colored theater, consisting of just as good vaudeville as our white theaters. We have colored printers giving the same satisfaction as any of our white printers; but there is something we must do yet, we must become more interested in each other, also in our own individual selves, if we expect to scale the mountains of success. It makes no difference how much the public is interested in you, if you are not interested in yourself, you may not expect to succeed, and you must first be interested in yourself if you want the public to be interested in you. Also I would like to know just what the intention of one-tenth of our young men is that our schools and colleges are turning out today. Their mothers and fathers worked night and day to educate them and the minute they become competent to take some good position they go to the billiard halls, begin learning billiards, or begin loafing in some saloon, as if to say my education is finished, and I have nothing else to do. Do they need an education for that? His hardest work has just begun, for he must go before the public and show them what he has strived for these many years and just what use he is going to make of it. When I came to St. Louis seven years ago I began working for Story & Clark Piano Company for $6.00 per week. Since that time, up until January 1, 1915, I have been able to get my wages increased until it amounts to $5.00 per day and seventy-five cents expenses per day. There are only three things that accomplished it, reliability, ambition and true honest methods. Also since my time in business I have been able to contribute over $200 worth of publishing to the St. Louis Argus, and I have made the white man pay for it all and I do not feel that that company owes me anything or any free publishing, for I have received considerable results from it, I am glad to say. I am working for the benefit of our younger ones as well as for myself, for I am going to leave a clean record that will follow the white man day and night. The Negro is competent of filling any position that the white man can, providing opportunity presents itself, and when that opportunity presents itself, he should take advantage of it and apply himself to his surroundings as if the work he is doing for his employer as his own. Since my time in St. Louis I notice three more young men have been permitted some chances which I hope may make good. I am not going to say that it was from my wonderful work I have been carrying on or my legitimate business I have been doing, but I will leave it to the public to say. Although I am thanking my many patrons for their patronage in 1914, I trust. I may get the same results in 1915, for I see nothing that can spring up before me in life now that can prevent my success but death, for I have what the public demands—I am game. See me at Story & Clark Piano Co. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE The regular monthly meeting of the Negro Business League was held Tuesday night at Russell's Chapel. Much interest is being manifested in the League. The membership of Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley was favorably reported on. She being the first woman to be admitted to membership. Prof. A. E. Malone delivered an address, which was very interesting. The League voted to attend Union Memorial Church February 21, and St. Elizabeth, February 28, at the solicitation of Rev. Abbott, and Father McGuire. E. L. Harris, Ph. G., was appointed representative of the League to the Mayor's Council. 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. One of the most extraordinary incidents in the life of a white insurance company, was the recent appointment of the second colored man to the office of District Manager of the St. Louis district. Mr. E. Hawkins, the fortunate individual, came to St. Louis, March 1, 1913. After working for various firms of note, he connected himself with the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., of Jacksonville, Ill. During his relations with that company, Mr. Hawkins has written such a volume of business as to win for himself the high esteem of the company. He has also won several prizes offered by the company from time to time. He has nearly every minister of note in the city on his list, as well as many business and professional men. A few days ago, one of the attaches of the company arrived in St. Louis, and after disposing of other business matters, called the Clover Leaf agents together and surprised them all, as well as Mr. Hawkins himself, with the announcement that Mr. Hawkins had been appointed the new District Manager. The news was received with much enthusiasm by all. In this responsible position, Mr. Hawkins will have under him some of the best colored agents in the city, most of whom have been his fellow-workers up to this time. They are as follows: E. H. Newsome, J. M. Weil, G. W. Smith; H. Gully, R. W. Buck, Luther LeClaire, L. P. Holloman, W. S. Fearance, W. K. Patterson, E. R. White, A. W. Polk, S. R. Stanley, B. Sutton and Wilson Dawson. In addition to his present list of agents, he is now looking around for a few more live men; and from his past record, there is every indication of great success for the company under his leadership. Mr. Hawkins succeeds Mr. J. J. Allen, who has given three years of useful service to this work, and who has now been promoted to take charge of a larger work in the Kansas City district. Mr. Hawkins has the distinction of being the only colored man, who ever held the position of checker in the freight department of the Wabash Railroad in St. Louis; and so satisfactory were his services, that when he left the company, Mr. E. J. McDowell, the agent gave him a strong recommendation. He is also clerk of St. Paul A. M. E. Church and secretary of New Light Lodge, No. 67, K. of P. CHRISTIAN GIVING By J. M. M. Stokes 2612 Morgan St. Widow willing to keep children by the day or week. Mother's experience with references, Call or write, Mrs. 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. Hair Culture Oxford College 4246 West Belle Pl., St. Louis, Mo. W. L. MAJORS. PRES. TESTIMONIALS Dear Madam—This is to certify that I have been taking treatments from Mrs. R. B. Berry, for the last five months, and can say that my hair has greatly improved. Mrs. Berry has finished the Oxford College Course, which, in my judgment, is the best course I know. If you want your hair to grow, take treatments from Oxford College graduates. Yours very truly, Mrs. M. A. Bray, Texarkana, Tex. Oak St. Dear Madam—I wish to express my gratitude to those who are head of Oxford College for the help they have been to me through Mrs. R. B. Berry. To have seen me when I began the treatments, and to contrast the difference now, you would say I have a new head. Respectfully. To Whom It May Concern—This will inform you that I have been taking treatments from Mrs. R. B. Berry for the last five months. To look at my hair and contrast the difference of five months ago, you would not think it the same head of hair. Mrs. Berry is a graduate of Oxford College and uses the Oxford treatments, which, in my judgment, are the finest in this section. Mrs. C. Butler. Texarkana, Texas. I wish to inform the public concerning Oxford's treatment. It is something wonderful, for it has worked wonders on my short, stubby hair. Respectfully, Mrs. Lizzie Wise. Texarkana, Texas. The Oxford College treatment, when applied by Mrs. R. B. Berry, who has finished the course from that place, will work wonders with your hair. Respectfully, Harriet Thompson, Texarkana, Tex. 720 N. 6th St. Do you wish to have long, beautiful hair? Permit, if you please, Mrs. R. B. Berry to use the Oxford treatment on your hair. Mrs. Nancy Petlis. Texarkana, Texas. My husband suffered with a bad case of Tetter. He scratched his head so until I was ashamed for him. We used everything anyone would tell us. A friend was telling me of Mrs. Berry's treatment, so I thought I would try it, and I found it the best food for the scalp I ever used. The Tetter is gone and the hair is growing nicely. May God bless this wonderful treatment. Mrs. Albert Wise. Texarkana, Texas. Oxford treatment has done more for my scalp than any other scalp food I ever used. I had a very bad case of Tetter; it would almost run me crazy; I could hardly sleep at night. I have been using the Oxford treatment for six months. I never fail to recommend it to my friends. I can't praise Oxford treatment too highly. Yours very truly, You can't afford to miss the opening of the Boys' Band Concert at Pythian Hall, Sunday, February 7. 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 N. Market (corner Pendleton), and 190 N. Jefferson. Leave your order and book will be delivered. SOCIETY 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. Mrs. Lizzie Carter of Los Angles, Cal. is in the city for permanent residence with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blug, $3111 Laodda. Mr. Horatia and Miss Anna M. Cannon, 4298 Cote Brilliante, attended the ball at the Coliseum, escorted by their brother, B. W. Cannon. Mrs. Melrose Cousar, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza Bailey, 3454 Lawton. Mrs. Estelle Williams, representative for the Argus, of Kinloch, Mo., departed on Saturday for an indefinite stay in Beloit, Wis. Her many friends were loath to give her up. Melrose Art Club at the residence of Mrs. Anna Halm, 3203 Lawton Ave., February 5, after spending two hours embroidering was served with a dainty luncheon. The next meeting will be February 19 at Mrs. Martin's, 3213 Lawton. Mrs. Bell Duvall, president; Sallie King, secretary; Ora Jones, treasurer; Hester Cash, reporter. Mrs. Rosa Cummings, 2927 Lucas, who has been ill, suffered a relapse. Mrs. Alice Garth, of 4018 Cook Ave., accompanied by her sister Willie is spending the winter in Alabama for her health. She will return in March with her twin sister Mabel. Mrs. Sallie M. Barrett, 2821 Laclede Ave, who has been very ill is much improved at this time. FOR RENT: 6 room cottage. Newly decorated. Rent reasonable. Also for sale. 4561 Cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Senter, 2622 Bernard St., are the proud parents of a baby girl born Monday, February 8. FOR RENT: 4 rooms on second floor. House also for sale at a sacrifice. 4275 Cottage. Mr. W. E. Abernathy, 4292 St. Louis Avenue, who recently underwent an operation, is improving nicely. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, the well-known beauty culturist has returned from Chicago where she and her husband were called on account of the death of Mr. Gamble's father who was buried in that city last week. Friday afternoon, February 5, the doors of the hospitable home of one of 'St. Louis' oldest and highly respected German families, at 312 S. 14th St., were thrown open and the members of the past M. A. Matrons' Council was given full sway. The afternoon was royally spent beneath their roof, where such a warm and cordial welcome greeted each member, on their arrival. This was done as a compliment to one of its member, Mrs. Maggie Hall. After the regular business of the council a three-course luncheon was served by dainty maids. Mrs. L. B. Smith, of 4447 Lucky St., will be hostess to the council Friday afternoon, March 5. Mrs. Annie B. Groves is president and Mrs. Viola Garrett Elgin, secretary. FOUND One pair curling irons, one pair white silk gloves, one white muff with black spots. Call 3131 Laclede. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Clay, of 821 Ewing Avenue, gave a dinner on Thursday, February 4, in honor of Rev. Maxwell and wife. Those present were Mrs. Rosa Turner, Mrs. Lyda Jordan, Mrs. Iola Green and Mrs. Martha Butler. All departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. Clay a charming hostess. National Grand Master, Wm. H. Fields, A. U. K. and D. of A., left Thursday night for La Belle, Mo., to make a public address on Race Unity. Miss Daneva W. Donnell, accountant and typist, with The Recorder, Indianapolis, Ind., was a pleasant caller at the Argus office on Friday. Mrs. Birdie Cook, 4508 West Pine, has returned from a visit to her brother in Topeka, Kan. John H. Clark, formerly of this city, once proprietor of the Turf and Porters' Exchange, died in Lexington, Ky. February 4. His death was a shock to his many friends. MARRIAGE LICENSE Delvin Brooks ..231 N. Vandeventer Berthg O'Neal Butterworth.....231 N. Vandeventer Samuel A. Richardson. .3116 Rutger Catherine R. Webster Groves, Mo. Roy Brewer .....1524 Pine Goldlee Walters .....1113 N. 13th Edward Phillips .....2966 Market Ona Davis .....Springfield, Mo. William Madison .....111 S. Compton Florence Howard .....3219a La Salle King Solomon Jackson ..... 1347 Elliott Elvira L. Stokes. 4279 St. Ferdinand Henry M. Porter. 2816 Lucas Ethel E. Davis. 2816 Lucas Lee Allen Boggess. 4014 Cook Martha A. Villars. 1714 Whittier Sanford Ming. Kirkwood, Mo. Carrie Belle Massey. Kirkwood, Mo. Frank Mischeaux. 4242 West Belle Maydeen Williams. 4417 Lucky Willie Brown. 705 N. 14th Rachel C. Clark. 1123 S. Compton Howard Louis Fowler. 4064 Cook Willie Mae Clark. 4033 W. Belle Stanford Dagley. 3211 Pine Julia Anderson. 3437 Morgan Charles A. Smith. Broadlands, Ill. Nell B. Grant. 2715 S. Compton Sylvester Taylor. 2927 Pine Hattie B. Martin. 4247 Lucky Alexander Anthony. 28a S. Channing Trena Flannigan .....2317 Walnut Dennis Mattox .....2318 Walnut Mamie Laden .....2908 Lucas Frank Mann .....4066 Finney Mrs. Cornelia Johnson ..... GRANT-SMITH NUPTIALS Miss Nell Grant, daughter of Jas H. Grant, and Chas. A. Smith, of Illinois, were quietly married Saturday evening, February 4, at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. E. S. Williams, 2715 S. Compton. Rev. C. M. C. Mason officiating. No invitations were sent out. Only the relatives and a few friends were present. The happy couple left for a honeymoon trip to California. JOHNSON-MANN NUPTIALS Mrs. Cornelia Johnson, of 4103 Finney, and Frank Mann, the popular barber, at 4066 Finney, were quietly wedded, Monday, February 8. FOWLER-CLARK NUPTIALS Mr. Howard Louis Fowler, of 4064 Cook Ave., and Miss Willie Mae Clark, of 4033 W. Belle, were quietly married on Wednesday evening, February 3. The marriage was quite a surprise to the many friends of the young lady. The Argus wishes the young couple many years of prosperity and a happy married life. FULL DRESS SUITS rented for weddings, parties and all occasions. Clark and Smith, 2343 Market St. The Academy Boys' and Girls' Grand Masquerade Carnival at Douglass Hall, Mardi Gras night, Tuesday evening, February 16, 1915. Ten valuable prizes awarded. Jesse J. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies. "DERMATAS" A wonderful hair preparation may be found at drugstores or direct from Dermatas Mfg. Co., 2749 Walnut St. Price, 25 and 50 cents. Miss May Agee entertained her ruary 7, at her residence, 2001 Bell Club, Adelphic Girls, Sunday, Feb-Ave. Covers were laid for sixteen and they all spent a delightful time. CAPS Made to your order by experienced cap cutter and maker. Any style. Call or write. H. Montgomery, 4339 Labadie Ave. The American Beauty Embroidery Club met at the residence of Miss Clara Northern, 6153 Minerva Ave. New officers were elected which resulted as follows: Mesdames J. W. Littlefield, president; F. Mitchel, vice-president; W. Coleman, secretary; L. Wyatt, assistant secretary; H. Douglas, Treasurer; A. Blurton, Chaplain; C. T. Bryant, Reporter. Then the president was tendered a surprise from the club for the service of one year past of a beautiful silver salad fork and spoon which was quite a surprise to her. The hostess served a delightful luncheon. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. L. Scott, 2626 Lucas Ave., February 18. The instructor, Miss Craig, will be present. Mrs. J. W. Littlefield, President. Mrs. W. Coleman, secretary The Benevolent Order of Pullman Porters are giving their second annual banquet at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine Street, Tuesday night, February 16. There are 160 porters that belong to this organization. Messrs. Robt. Eaton, L. Dunbar, J. H. Thorhason, Jno. Thompson, Chas. Hopkins, Eugene Chandler, Jno. Hammond, T. A. Crenshaw and E. L. Pruitt, are working hard to make it a success. The plates will be $1.00 a cover. Invitations at the Argus office. M DIETERICH OR TO TONY [HAGENBROCK PROCERIES TOBACCOS 4l0l-a Lexington Ave. Important Question Is U GET THE BEST BARGAIN? BELL, CALFAX 295 ADAM D SUCCESSOR TO THE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO The All Importa WHERE CAN YOU GET STAPLE AND FANCYGROCERIES WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS AND TOBACCOs 4l0l-a Lexington Ave. The All Important Question Is WHERE CAN YOU GET THE BEST BARGAIN? K Phone Central or Main 354 on T. Walker Salesman With CO. 12th And Olive St. plaxion 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 Clinton T. Salesma MAY-STERN & CO. Your complexion DAGGETT & PERFECT C Used by the elite of New years and still their fav beauty to the skin, smooth brings Nature's bloom to unwelcome lines and wrink your looks by its daily use In tubes 10c., 25c. In jars 35c., 50c., 85c. When you insist upon Daggett you get the best cold cream Let me send you F Write today for MAY-STERN & CO. 12th And Olive St. 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. you FREE PERFUME day for a testing bottle of ED. T T 7 b PA ED. ED. PINAUD'S LILAC --- --- GOOD LUCK TO YOUR HAIR IN 1915 Largest Line of Hair Goods at Reasonable Prices Mme. Berzy-Brown 3009 Laclede Colored Trance Spiritualist Sh. 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 Going housekeeping? Come to our store at your earliest convenience and let me show you through our immense line of furniture, pianos, carpets and stoves. Take advantage of our semi-annual clearance sale that is now on. I will furnish your home complete on "easy payments" if you so desire. Remember this—I want to sell you the next bill of furniture that you purchase as I am sure I can please you if given a chance. I desire you to call for me when visiting our store as it is of vital importance. If you can't think of my name just ask for the colored salesman. 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 CABANY 1348 RUSSIA THE MISS WILLIE MAE WARREN 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 accel 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 the of her Studio for Dancing and accepted for New Dance Frot, Lu Lu-Fado, Ca 2109 Miss Avenue Mrs. ESS Central 5415 Box TON & HU takers and Embl 220 LAWTON A k announces the opening of her Studio for Dancing and accepted forms of all New Dances Bot, Lu Lu-Fado, Canter Waltz, Tango 2109 Avenue 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 Pianists 3336 Lawton Avenue Mrs. Hall H. A. GORDON J. W. HUGHES PHONES Central 5415 Bomont 2925 GORDON & HUGHES Undertakers and Embalmers 2620 LAWTON AVE. HIKE ANTISEPTIC Skin and scalp irritations, eczema, burns, pimples, ring worm, tetters, oak or ivy poisoning, 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 DUNN 14 FRANKLIN O'Clock Satur DUNN MERCANTILE AND LOAN CO 4 FRANKLIN AVE. O'Clock Saturday Evenings. 912-14 FRA Open Until 9 O'Clock BOMONT 2854 HIKE WITH NO SHELL ANTISEPTIC CONTAINS NO HYDROGEN STOPS ITCHING HIKE CHEMICAL CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. Contents 1.5 oz. A. & L. I am 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 1958 Mrs. E. Slaughter-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. Mv system will prepare you in from four to five weeks. Course $10, accepted in two payments. Call or write, MRS. ANNA SMITH, Lindell 2199R. 1824 Goode Ave., St. Louis, Mo. STOPS ITCHING Manicuring Famous & Barr Grand Leader Wolff-Wilson Drug Sotre $5.00 to $500 $10.00 to $100 $5.00 to $25 ST. LOUIS NEGRO BUSINESS DIRECTORY --- Barber, is now at 2630 Morgan Street. Friends, call and have your work done while you wait. K. P. Shop. EDWARDS Carpenter and Builder. General repairing. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2335 Randolph Street. NEW ADDRESS OF THE ARGUS 2341 MARKET ST. PHONE BOM.1452 Prof. John N. Evans, shaving parlor, hand laundry, cigars and tobacco. All kinds of barber tools put in order. News stand in connection. 1719 Pendleton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. CLASSIFIED ADS Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 3c per line; minimum 10c. Display Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished rooms, steam heat; gentlemen or couple. 4014 Cook Ave. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished and unfurnished rooms, with bath, gas, hot water and phone service. Convenient to three car lines. Rent reasonable. 4190 W. Belle Place. Phone Lindell 5837W. FOR RENT: Four rooms, newly papered, large porch and yard, $12.50. 520 S. Garrison. FOR RENT: Nicely furnished room for couple or gentleman in private family. Bath and gas. All conveniences. 4285 Finney. FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished rooms for lady or gentleman. 4291 St. Ferdinand. FOR RENT: One room for working woman. 2616 Goode Ave. HOUSES FOR RENT: One seven-room house, newly papered, 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. PERSONAL Ladies learn Swedish body massage. Terms moderate; diploma. Write Professor Yhnell, 1424 Olive. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms for gentlemen only. Heat, electric lights, hot water and all conveniences. 2736 Lucas. Mrs. Viola Jamerson. WANTED—Active lady to get up class for Swedish massage teacher, also ladies to learn, Write Professor G. Yhnell, 1424 Olive. FOR RENT: First-class rooms, every convenience, moderate prices. Men preferred. Call 4012 W. Belle Place. 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 BL. SARAH STREET SHINING PAR- LOR Cigars, Tobacco, Papers of all Kinda. Agent for Acme Shoe Polihea, 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. 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 rooms. Free phone, modern conveniences, furnace heat. 4053a Cook. Lindell 4482R. 2-11-4T FOR RENT. Nice ten room residence, 4034 Cook Ave. Rent $35. Call Cen. 4783R. 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: 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, 2612 Morgan St. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room, for couple or single. Steam heat, bath, bath, gas; strictly first-class. Mrs. Alice Garth, 4018 Cook. FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished rooms. All conveniences, gas, bath, phone, furnace heat. Reasonable terms. Call 3417 Pine St. FOR RENT: One large and one small room, neatly furnished. Reasonable. Lindell 2342R. 4124a Finney. 2-5-4-H RENT ONE OF THESE 4391 Labadie, 4 room brick cottage $16.00 1618% Morgan St., 3 large rms. 11.00 1615a Linden St., 3 fine rms. 9.00 2630 Baldwin, front 2 rooms. 7.00 2628a Baldwin, 2 nice rooms. 6.50 817 Chestnut St. WAYMAN CHANELL, A. M. E. 22d and Wash St. Sunday: Prayer meeting, 5 A. M. Sabbath School 9:30 A. M. Sermon 10:45 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. "BE A MASSEUSE"—Swedish massage taught (body, face and scalp) by Professor Ynell, of Stockholm, Sweden. Tuition given at your resi- dence. Write for particulars—1424 Olive. Call at Room 313 Fullerton Building, 7th and Pine. Ask for Mr. C. C. Parrish, for information. WANTED: Pupils for private instruction. Night classes. Lindell 2014W. 4011a Finney Ave. FOR RENT: Furnished room, also hall, room, for respectable colored in private family. Hot and cold water, free phone. 4296 Finney. Will be opened on the 1st of December, with neatly furnished or unfurnished rooms. Washington Johnson, Prop., 2845-47 Morgan St. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS NOTICE, CHAUFFEURS! 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 license. Give him a call. Central 8371. Bomont 1644. FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M., meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. Chas. Bollinger, H. P. Geo. Broomfield, Sec. Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 2702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, TAILORING CO. Expert Designers and Makers of Expert Designers and Makers of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing HARRY M. HODGES, Prop.] Phone, Bement 1608 2305 MARKET ST 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 line of linen and is unsurpassed in beauty and finish. Their prices are lower than you can get the work done for elsewhere. 2609 Pine. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. **PRESTO** *removes* Dandrel, Tetra, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP* **PRESTO** *makes 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 iron 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 your hair, that all. A PACKAGE OF **PRESTO** *SENT POST-PAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY PENTS (500 CENTS)* BATISFACTION GUARANTEED WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON,N.C AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD. IN FOR A DRINK OF Coffee With A Smack That gives A Satisfied Smile TRY ST. CLAIR'S SPECIAL 35 CTS. 4102 Finney Avenue HOW ARE YOUR EYES? 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 LODGES ACME LAUNDRY DISHES THAT ADD ATTRACTION Yellow—To make a yellow salad at this time of year use the yellower heart leaves of lettuce. On them put diced orange pulp, dressed with French dressing, and sprinkled with chopped walnut meats. Or else scoop out the centers of small, yellow-skinned apples and fill them with a mixture of orange and apple, dressed with mayonnaise made with lemon juice for thinning and flavoring of mustard. Green—On green but tender leaves of lettuce, put a little mound of spinach which has been boiled and pressed through a sieve and mixed with French dressing. In the center of each mound, concealed by the spinach, put a spoonful of chopped hard-boiled egg. Green and White—Peel and boil tiny white turnips of equal size and hollow out the center of each. Fill with cold boiled peas and mayonnaise and put on green lettuce leaves. White—Colery, potato, chicken—white meat only—whitefish, blanched asparagus—any or two of these may be used for white salad. Dress with French dressing or with a white mayonnaise, to which the beaten white of an egg has been added and which has been thinned with vinegar. Red—Scoop out the insides of tomatoes. Save the slice removed from the top for a cover and replace it on the tomato after filling it with a mixture of celery and nut meats, mixed with mayonnaise. Place each tomato on a white leaf of lettuce. Pink—Strain tomato juice and mix it with equal quantity of white stock—veal or chicken. Thicken sufficiently with gelatin and harden in molds. Serve on white lettuce leaves, with mayonnaise that has been colored with a little cranberry juice. Orange Salad—Make mayonnaise with much egg yolk in proportion to other ingredients, and thin with cider vinegar. Dice tender carrots and arrange on lettuce leaves, dressing with orange mayonnaise. If your soup is too salty try adding a few slices of raw potatoes and cook a little longer. The potatoes will absorb the surplus salt. Before stuffing a chicken rub it inside and out with bacon drippings. Sausage instead of stuffing in a chicken is an agreeable thing. A generous piece of newspaper crumpled into ridges acts as an efficient drain to all croquettes, fritters, doughnuts and bacon. Rubber Sands are inexpensive and are of great use in preparing lunches to fasten the waxed paper around sandwiches, cakes, fruits, etc. When running dates or figs through the meat chopper add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent the fruit from clogging the chopper. Kitchen scissors for cutting raisins and figs, lettuce, parsley, and so on, are exceedingly handy. Individual Cocoanut Plea. Beat together the yolks of two eggs, one cupful sugar, three tablespoonfuls flour and pinch of salt. Add one pint boiling milk and stir briskly until it thickens smoothly. Remove from stove, flavor with vanilla and add three-quarters cupful shredded coconut. Pour into individual shells that have been previously baked. Make a meringue of whites of two eggs and a tablespoonful of sugar and drop on pies. Brown in quite hot oven. These are truly delicious. Macedoine Vegetables Here is a way to use cold potatoes which may be new: Melt three tablespoonfuls of butter, add three tablespoonfuls of flour and add gradually 1½ cups of milk. When thickened add one cupful each cooked string beans, peas and cold boiled potatoes, out in cubes. Season with salt and paprika and let stand 15 minutes over hot water before serving. As this calls for other vegetables it may help to use up the lettuce. Coffee Frappe. Put two ounces of finely pounded fresh roasted coffee into a pint of milk with six ounces of leaf sugar; let it boil, then leave it to get cold; strain it on the yolks of six eggs in a double boiler and stir on the fire till the custard thickens; when quite cold work into it a gill and a half of whipped cream; froze the picture; then fill the mold and heap on ice until the time of serving. 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? 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. beautifully. Write today for our free. Let the Malers Oxford 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, and had no one to help her. Around her there was a number of little ones to be cared for. She at one 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. Louis, Mo. She wrote for the free offer, how to grow hair and beautify the skin. Today no one can disguise her, she is earning from $15.00 to $25.00 a week. It looks impossible, but it is true. I gladly furnish a testimony from the hundreds 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 erator. results of your wonderful Oxford Treat- ments, and my own hair is growing W. L. Major, Pres St. Louis Has Been Withdrawn from the Free Agency Postage paid any place in the United States. 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Call Delmar 3952X. | | lS oe, eS MINE SHOP! ¥ | Pee $s pest H eee Z| MR. H. H. GREENE Mr, Greene, manager of the Caro- lina Express and -Moving, 816 N. Channing Avenue, is enjoying a suc- cessful 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. Resi- dence Bomont 834W. ~~ "REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. E. S. Bailey has removed his office and residence from 811 N. Jef- ferson Avenue, to 2845-47 Morgan St where he will be pleased to see his patrons at the same hours. Phones, Bell, Bomont 1020; Kinloch, , Central 486, GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers, 4107 Finney Ave. ; Phones, Del. 922; Lindell 5690. Bomont 1005 Kinloch: Central 4553. Rob't. P. Fritschle JEWELERY Diamonds, Watches Ete. : 2716 LACLEDE AVE. — ST. LOUIS SEIDEL’S. GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET Frerch Vegetable Poultry and Game in Season 2140 MARKET ST. Louis Hencken VS GROCER + “TT 2601 Market Street - Handles a First-class Line of Goods Orders Promptly Delivered 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: Bomont, 1644; Central, 8371." BOOKER WASHINGTON Ed F. Peat, Grotesque Dancer; Davis and Greer the Medicine Men; Harrison Stewart Players in "Smoky the Policeman;" All Big Acts. Renfax Pictures, Zudora, and Big Prize Contests, Special Features of the Week. TIM MOORE is a whole big show by himself, at the Booker Washington, this week. His burlesque of Uncle Tom's Cabin is uproariously funny. Tim "makes up" before the audience, one side of him to represent Uncle Tom, the other Simon Legree. He plays all the characters, even the bloodhounds, except in the death scene, where MRS. MOORE, as Eva, is shown suspended above the stage, welcoming Uncle Tom to heaven. It's a great travesty and makes a vociferous hit. Mrs. Moore scores a big hit singing the "Blues" and Tim repeats with "Let 'Em Alone." Their dialogue is of the characteristic Moore style of absurdity and creates much merriment. They still remain on a high pinnacle of comedy, in a class by themselves. THE HARRISON STEWART PLAYERS in their fourth and last week are presenting a lively comedy, entitled, "Smoky, the Policeman." Stewart again plays the title role and scores a success. He permits himself to get "jammed up" on account of his fondness for women. The complications afford a continuous round of fun and end with "Smoky" arresting himself. Will A. Cooke, as the tramp, is well up to his ability as a fun maker and the ladies fill in the act to a nicety. DAVIS AND GREER in a singing, dancing and talking act, get a lot of wholesome fun out of their work, especially their medical stunt. Davis does well in his song number and they close with a lively dance. ED. F. PEAT gets the approval of the audience with a good line of talk. His monologue, "Vote For Me," and his character imitations are filled with effervescent humor. His grotesque dancing goes big and is greeted with a storm of applause. The Renfax singing and talking pictures, showing every Monday night, are a big feature and enjoyed by everyone. "Zudora" is still drawing heavily on Friday night. "Money Talks in Darktown," the second all-Negro comedy picture with Burt Murphy, Florence McClain, Frank Montgomery, Jimmie Marshall and others in the cast, will be shown Saturday night, the 13th, only. The three big contests: Ragtime Piano Playing on Wednesday nights, Buck and Wing Dancing on Thursdays, and Cake Walking on Saturdays, begin this week and should be one of this theater's biggest drawing cards. "Hambone" Jones, the comedian, of Jones and Liston, was operated on, in the hospital, Monday, and it will be necessary for this team to remain here a month. Jones is doing nicely. Chas. Turpin was quite sick Monday night from ptomaine poisoning. Susie Sutton, the clever character comedienne, has changed her name to Suzette Sehon. Chauncey Olcott, at the Olympic last week, sang Paul Lawrence Dunbar's famous composition, "Who Knows." W. H. Ford, Manager of the Union Giants, Springfield, Ill., would like to hear from Green, shortstop; and Wilson, center fielder, of last year's Missouri Giants. Ford needs players. His address is 1123c Adams St. Springfield, Ill. Dude Kelly is making a big hit in the character of "A Bartender" at 2333 Market St. where he and Davis have joined hands with Little Tom Turpin. Everything there goes big but the "Blues." Chas. A. Hunter and Artie. Matthews are writing and producing the shows for the Lindell Theater, at Grand and Hebert. Their play for next week is entitled "Lucky Dan—The Gamblin' Man," a musical farce comedy written around their song by that name. A musical fantasy, "One Hour in Hell" is to follow. FREE LECTURE The lecture by Dr. Edgar J. Swift, of Washington University, before the Elleardsville Civic League, at St. James' Church, will take place Sunday afternoon, February 14th at 4 o'clock. The lecture is free and the public is invited to attend. College Boys After Positions On 1915 Giants MILLS' SPEED BOYS TO TRAIN IN NEW ORLEANS. NOTED PLAYERS SIGNED The St. Louis Giants will train in New Orleans; this much is decided. Manager Mills has closed contrast for grounds and will take his boys to the sunny South to get them in condition. The St. Louis boys will open with the New Orleans Ball, Club, champions of the South, on Easter Sunday, and will play a series of games lasting three weeks. Mr. Mills also hopes to arrange for games with Pensacola, Florida, Nashville and Memphis, to be played-before his team returns. Mills' greatest burden now seems to be in selecting a team of 16 players out of an abundance of talent, consisting of 65 players, which he has before him. Chappie Johnson, who is wintering at French Lick, will coach the new pitchers. George Johnson and Eddie Douglass, outfielders of Ft. Worth, are two players who look good for this year's team. Harry M. Dixon, one of the best southpaws in the game last year, with Chicago Giants, and Pete Booker, last year with Rube Foster, are almost sure to make the club. Then there is Leon Proctor, pitcher of Talladge College, and Samuel Simpson, pitcher of Wilberforce U., who are strong candidates for the mound. Chester Smith, of Sumner High, has been appointed add posting manager. Robert Mimms will be cashier and Ben Baltimore, chief ticket taker. Herbert T. Meadows will act as press agent. Other positions will be assigned from a list of capable applicants. NEXT WEEK AT BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER Beginning Monday, February 17 TIM & HESTER MOORE This week's big sensation in another week of Blamed Foolishness. All new. VIRGINIA LISTON The girl that put the Ti in Titanic. Featuring Casey Jones and other songs. GILPIN & WOOD In a comedy travesty on "Insurance and Matrimony." TOLIVER & CHAPPELL Presenting Goldie Chappell, one of the most beautiful women in vaudeville. Classy singers, dancers and fun makers. WHO IS THE CLUTCHING HAND? The supercriminal Elaine Dodge and Craig Kennedy, world's famous detective must be captured to avenge Elaine's father's murder. The perils they undertake to bring this criminal to justice are being shown each Monday at the Movie Theater, 2351 Market St. RUNAWAY JUNE AT THE COMET THEATER "Runaway June" the big thriller being shown at the Comet Theater, 21st and Market, every Monday is proving the banner card of that theater's existence. This is one of the most exciting serial pictures before the public at present. 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. 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. DON'T FORGET The Ladies' Basketball game on Saturday evening, February 13, at 8 P. M. sharp. Batchman's Hall, Beaumont and Morgan Sts. AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR SPRING SUITS AT WHOLESALE COST I wish to inform my friends that I am the salesman for the Progress Tailoring Co., of Chicago. Having been with this company for over eight years, has qualified me for this work. Suits made to order for $12.50 and up. Orders are delivered eight days after being taken. Every garment you select from our line is sold with the absolute guarantee that the fit must be perfect; that the workmanship must be of the very best and that the wearing quality of the material must be satisfactory. Clothes delivered by parcel post and express. Charges prepaid. Thanking you in advance for your patronage. COME TO KINLOCH Take your choice and begin business that will win a fortune for yourself. Kinloch Park wants a first-class butcher shop, dry goods store, grocery store, cream parlor, stationery and bakery shop, or can welcome any line of business. One or two women together can make a fortune in the bakery business. J. R. Miller is offering his two lots and store building to any desirable persons who wish to buy at a very reasonable price and on good terms for payment. Located at Jefferson and Scudder Aves See Mrs. Sarah Davis at Kinloch, or call at 3936 Finney. MONEY Advanced Salaried People C. BERRY Room 810 Holland Bldg. 211 N. Seventh KEY Ad People Y 211 N. Seventh Comet The Cowboy, Indian Pictures. Movie Thea boy, Indian, D tures. Silver Grill, High Class Ca The Keys Lawton. Cafe ret. Progress: You will find The Argus at 3640 State Street, at Mr. Hayes', the newsdealer. Channing Avenue Lunch Room 124 N. CHANNING 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. Worlds Star MANUFACT World Star Hosier "The Kind that Wears." Our entire to the Home. Call or Writ HELEN V. PORTER Representative Olds Star Knitting MANUFACTURES OF Star Hosiery and U rs." Our entire product sold R. Call or Write, St. Louis R. R Representative will call if d Worlds Star Knitting Co. MANUFACTURES OF "The Kind that Wears." Our entire product sold direct from the Mill to the Home. Call or Write, St. Louis Representative CHAS. WELP Meat -:- and : Ve 4105 FINNE and Vegetable 4105 FINNEY AVENUE Meat :- and : Vegetable :- Market 4105 FINNEY AVENUE COMET THEATER FIRE PROOF BUILDING 21st And Market HIGH CLASS [COWBOY, INDIAN, DOMESTIC MOVING PICTURES "THE MASTER KEY" EVERY THURSDAY RUNAWAY JUNE Every Monday 5c THE RETINA HIGH CLASS MOVING PICTURES. Ladies and Children are Especially Invited. 20th and Market Sts. Admission 5c. --- IN CHICAGO Bell, Lindell 3357 THE NEW 5c Where to find the Argus Street Bros.' Pharmacy, Newstead and Cottage Aves. Harris, two busy drug stores, 100 M. Jefferson and Twenty-Second and Market. Wm. Powell's shining parlor, 1012 North Sarah. Mercantile cigar store, 2819 Market. Goode's news stand, 2305 Market. Simmons' delicatessen, 2129 Mar. Moeby's drug store, 809 North Jefferson. Bolar's grocery, 2630 North Leffing-well. Jones Drug Co., Pendleton & North Market. Sarah-Finney Pharmacy, 4100 Finney. Mr. George Smith, 4283 St. Ferdinand. A GOOD LOCATION For a saloon and cafe for a colored man. Apply Columbia Brewery. Ask for Mr. Kist. 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. THE ProgressiveTailoring Co OF CHICAGO To Get the Best Clothes For the last Money see N. A. Robinson Money back unless satisfied. Guaranteed by the Oldest, Largest and Best known Cash Tailoring House in the world FOR APPOINTMENTS Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturdays: 2 to 10 p.m. 4274 FINNEY AVENUE Knitting Co. 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It seems, indeed, as if his knowledge must come from that mysterious world of which we all would know, yet longing, cannot know. He looks far away into the dim mysterious future—the great beyond—across the dark chasm which separates the human, body from the fitting soul—and that which is to be told. The separated are brought to- 6128 EASTON AVENUE JUST 20 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY Office hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. and Saturdays to 7 p. m. Low Fee, 50g. THE EXPLOIT Greatest of all Se STARTS MOVIE THE 235 BE SU When you want to learn all the latest dances get in connection with Miss J. Mack, 3336 Lawton, or call Bomont 2109. EAT GOOD WHOLESOM AT THE ALA Short Orders and Regul WILLIAM L. 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