St. Louis Argus

$50,000 Y.M.C.A. CAMPAIGN OPENS 200 ENTHUSIASTIC WORKERS STORM CITY----$20,000 FIRST DAY'S REPORT IS BELIEF. WHOOP-ER-UP MEETING AT UNION MEMORIAL CHURCH, SUNDAY AT 4:00 P. M. TWENTY-ONE CAPTAINS WILL SPEAK. $50,000 Y.M.CAMPA 200 ENTHUSIASTIC WORKERS DAY'S REPORT IS BELIEF AT UNION MEMORIAL CH TWENTY-ONE CAPTAINS Thursday night two hundred men gathered at Douglass Hall to receive final instructions preparatory to entering the campaign for $50,000 Y. M. C. A. Building. Enthusiasm ran high during the meeting. The Flying Squadron, doing the "whooping up." Director, Dr. J. E. Moorland, expressed himself as being confident of success. It was the general belief Red Cross Seals Sales A Success BANNEKER. SCHOOL LEADS WITH $42.00 WORTH Room Making Highest Record Was No. 5, Miss Cathrine White, Teacher, Having Sold $12.88 The selling of Red Cross Seals in the public schools has been carried on for five years by the St. Louis Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. A very efficient committee has had charge of the colored school of which Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley is the chairman. The money received is to give aid to those suffering with tuberculosis. Last year there were over one hundred colored people on the list and received treatment. The chairman of each school and report is as follows: Sumner High, Mrs. Geo. Anderson, $7.50. Banneker, Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, $42.00. Cottage Ave. School, Mrs. Josephine Jasper, $7.71. Dessalines, Mrs. A. O. Thornton, $6.22. Dumas, Mrs. Chas. H. Phillips, $4.27. Delany, Mrs. Nathan Howard, $11.63. Garnett, Miss Lelia-Ross, $0.98. L. Onuverture, Mrs. Henry A. Smith, $6.60. Simmons, Mrs. Etta Mickey, $12.00. Special No. 6, Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, 33 cents. Wheatley, Mrs. J. W. Meyers, $12.00. Evening Schools Banneker, Mrs. Maria Hedgemon, $12.00. Delany, Mrs. Nathan Howard, $3.37. Sumner High, Mrs. Josie Jasper, $17.08. Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley returned to city Friday after a business trip out in the state; while away Mrs. Haley delivered many addresses in the interest of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of which she is the state superintendent. Mrs. Haley hopes to be able to organize, a state convention of the Allen Leagues of Missouri, before the next general conference of the A. M. F. Church which meets in Philadelphia next May when the one hundredth anniversary of African Methodism will be celebrated. Silver Grill A program of special entertaining will be the holiday feature at Silver Grill. The management has engaged an orchestra to play. It will really be Terpsichorean Week at this fashionable cafe-for the followers of the light fantastic are to have full sway. Many reservations for tables for parties and banquets have already been made and a week of gayety is the outlook. Special menus for the occasion will be provided. OFFICERS ELECTED The annual meeting of the Elloardsville Civic League was held Sunday afternoon, at St. James Church. The reports of the heads of the different departments showed the League to be in a flourishing condition. The following officers were elected for the, ensuing year: President, John B. Vashon; Vicepresident, Dr. C. H. Turner; Record ing secretary, Jos. L. Velar; Corresponding secretary, A. J. Gossin; Treasurer, M. H. Bradshaw. CARD OF THANKS Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Craddock, 4183 West Belle, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during her recent illness. REGISTRATION JANUARY 13. SEGREGATION ELECTION FEB. 29 The St. Louis Argus that $20,000 would be pledged the first day. At Union Memorial Sunday The "Whoop up" meeting will be held at Union Memorial Church Sunday at 4 o'clock. Both women and men are welcome. The several captains will do the talking. Who will be the "We are it?" Anniversary of The 13th Amendment An anniversary meeting will be held at the Union Memorial Church, Sunday, December 19, to commemorate the adoption of the 13th amendment to the constitution of the United States. Details will be published in next week's issue. A BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE STANDING OF THE NEGRO KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MISSOURI From the Springfield (Mo.) Herald The Knights of Pythias Order has made a remarkable growth in the past 16 years in this state. From the report of Hon. Walter K. Choin, Superintendent of Insurance of Missouri, we have book value of real estate to the amount of $28,000.00; deposits in bank on interest, $8,533.55; deposits in the bank not on interest, $3,903.27; total ledger assets, $40,436.82; total admitted assets, $42,819.82. Total liabilities, $6,149.95. The grand lodge owns a three-story brick building with basement located at 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, which cost them $28,000.00. The net income of this building is about $12,000 per year. All death claims are paid promptly. There are about 96 subordinate lodges in Missouri, with a membership of about 4,800 representing insurance at $1,200,000. The affairs of the society are efficiently and economically managed under the able leadership of Hon. A. W. Lloyd, who has been at the head of this order for 14 years. The books of account are kept in good shape, and the society is conducting its business according to law, which sneaks volumes for it. The Grand Lodge is to convene in our city next July, and we should feel complimented to be hosts to an institution that has done so much for the race in so short a time. 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NAOM HOUSEHOLD, G. U. Q. OF Q. F Miss Katheryne Johnson, field representative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will address the Household of Ruth and the Odd Fellows at Odd Fellows' Hall, 2923 Morgan St. Monday evening, December 13, 1915. At additional high-class program will be rendered. The public is cordially invited to attend. Keystone Cafe Keystone Cafe Manager Mills has introduced a new and novel feature at the Keystone Cafe and Bungalow. This is in the form of a Thursday afternoon matinee and dansante. The best entertainers in St. Louis are being featured and a light luncheon is being served to the guests from 2:30 to 5:30. So popular is the innovation that Mr. Mills has arranged to continue the bad for every Thursday afternoon, throughout the social season. Monday night remains the leading night for ladies. At this time the female guests are presented with handsome souvenirs. Reservations are pouring in for table space for New Year's Eve. A main feature that evening will be a demonstration of "The Swedish Dance," New York's latest craze. FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS JEWELRY J. Pearson, watchmaker and jeweler, formerly located at 2307 Market St., has moved to 3618 Evans Ave., just west of Grand. Mr. Pearson cordially invites his old patrons to see, him before purchasing their Christmas presents. Lowest prices on everything in the jewelry line. Take Grand or Easton car. Before you move consult the "ROOMS FOR REMIT" in the Argus for the best place. ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 10, 1915 NEWS NOTES Brief Bits of News and Comment on Men and Measures. Supplied by the National News Bureau. NEGROES AGAIN REGISTER IN CAROLINA Atlanta, Ga.—The unrest which have been felt in certain South Caroline localities recently over the prospect of the Negro vote becoming once more a political factor in elections in that state was emphasized at the registration offices in Charleston last Monday, when voters registered for the city general election of December 14. The registrars experienced much more difficulty in completing the registrations than in a great while. I is felt in Charleston that this waived in some measure to the number of Negroes in line. There were not, as a matter of fact a large number of Negroes who registered, there being perhaps a scout out of about 350 persons. In Charleston, however, it is regarded as remarkable that there should have been any Negroes in line on that day. Whatever may have been the reason to the Charleston News and Courier it "ought to be more or less illuminating to those people who are under the mistaken idea that the Negro has permanently laid aside political ambitions. He hopes the solidarity of the whites will be terminated some day, with the possibility that in every election he might hold the balance of power." Nothing will be more remarkable than that the Negroes should do jus that thing through the educationa and property tests. They are making greater progress each year. THE UNPREPARED ARE BEATEN New York, N. Y.—At a great meeting held here in New York, last week John Temple Graves, the Southern Editor of the New York American known in other days as a Southern, "fire-eater," made a speech in the interest of education in which he said among other things that the unprepared are beaten even before they start. There is something of irony it contemplating John Temple Grave breathing such magnificent and generous thoughts in the interest of educating all of the people when one remembers that he devoted many years to his life, while in the South, to keeping the Negro people "in their place. Nevertheless, the sentiments expressed by Colonel Graves are representative of present-day public opinion with reference to the education of all the people. He was speaking in the interest of the immigrants—that is alien peoples—but what he has to say applies to the necessity of education for the Negro people just as strongly as what he had to say applies to the necessities, etc., of the alien immigrants. In the course of his remarks, Colonel Graves said: "There is nothing finer in this republic than the spirit which would seek an education at great personal sacrifice. And the spirit which would deny it that right is unnatural and unpatriotic. "We must bring every force of public opinion to bear to aid those who are hungering and thirsting for the food and drink of knowledge to enable them to be better prepared for life's work. "Unpreparedness is a crime. The unprepared are the beaten. The unprepared look with somber eyes upon the future. It is a coward nation that would send its troops into battle without arms. It is no less cowardly and unwise for a nation or a city to send its young men and young women to grapple with life's problems unprepared. The crime of letting children be unprepared is a crime the world over." Colonel Graves has considerably broadened, and it is hoped that the opinions expressed by him in his New York speech represent his opinion, generally, with reference to the education of all people. Buffalo, New York.—As a result of a debate here in the class of men and women conducted by E. J. Ward, the University of Wisconsin community center expert, the class came to a decision, by a vote of 10 to 5, that the saloon of today follows the general ideas of Jesus Christ better than the church of today. It was a startling decision. The discussion viewed the question entirely from the social center idea, holding that both the saloon and the church were wrong in some respects, and that a happy medium, combining the "good fellowship" spirit of the sa- ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY LARGE CROWD AT TURNER MEMORIAL Enthusiastic Audience Heard Rare Oratory at Pythian Hall Last Sunday in Tribute to Great Statesmen. Permanent Organization Formed to Erect Monument to His Memory. Regardless of the many counter attractions last Sunday, a large crowd assembled at Pythian Hall to pay tribute to the memory of J. Milton Turner. With few exceptions, the program was carried out according to the original plans. The omissions were excusable on account of the postponement. Rarely, if ever, has such oratory been heard in St. Louis. The speakers would have done justice to the largest gathering in the city's history. Capt. Tandy, Prof. Murray, George B. Vashon, Atty. Homer G. Phillips, Prof. J. O. W. Alexander and Dr. C. H. Phillips, Jr., spoke with a feeling and logic that imparted a new inspiration to their hearers. Prof. Elmer Keeton presided at the piano and Prof. J. Arthur Freeman rendered a solo. At the close of the program, a permanent memorial organization was formed, for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of Mr. Turner. A meeting will be called later. Be ready to pay your Argus subscription when the collector calls. Pay up before January 1. MOUND CITY SQCIAL SETTLE MENT ASS'N. Card of Thanks We desire to thank all who contributed to the howling success of the benefit matinee at the Booker Washington Theater, Saturday, December 4 1915. Especially Mr. Chas, H. Turpin and his assistants, Mrs. McAllister and the young ladies and gentlemen who took part in the program. PAST AND FUTURE "The Past and Future of the Subjective Races," is the title of a very interesting and instructive lecture that is to be delivered next Thursday, Dec. 10, at 8 o'clock p. m., in the lecture hall, Central Library, Thirteenth and Olive Streets by Mr. Percival Chubb, leader of the St. Louis Ethical Society. This lecture will be the third of a series of instructive talks by eminent leaders of thought of our country, arranged by the booklovers, informal Dames, Frau Fraus and Thimble Clubs. Admission to these lectures is free, and a cordial invitation is extended to all who are interested in the subject. Our Special Girls' Meeting held Sunday afternoon was well attended Much interest and enthusiasm was expressed by the girls. The Choral Club is now rehearsing special music for Christmas Vespers Club meetings are held Tuesday evenings at 7:30 o'clock. After the holidays preparation will begin on a large operetta with mixed voices to be given in the early spring. If you wish to take a part register now at the Association office. The regular vesper services will no be held Sunday afternoon as we will cooperate with the Young Men' Christian Association in their mass meeting. METROPOLITAN NOTES Praaching at 11 O'clock. Choir Processional at 10:50 boon with the spiritual ideas of the church must be realized before the church fulfills its mission and attain the place it should hold in the life of the day. Physically, it was held the saloon is bad, but in its spirit of sociability and fellowship it holds a place, according to the debaters, which the church does not hold and should hold. Were Jesus to come, back on earth, the debaters maintained, the church would be his first object of attack, and not the saloon. The discussion and the decision reached have been subjects of much discussion here. L. E. GUEST, FORMER ST. LOUISAN, TELLS OF SUCCESSFUL NEGRO CORPORATION OWNING VALUABLE MINING PROPERTIES IN NEVADA. 100,000 SHARES NON-ASSESSABLE STOCK. INVESTMENTS NOW WORTH 200 PER CENT. L. E. Guest is in the city representing the above Company. Mr. Guest was formerly a resident of this city and when seen by an Argus reporter he stated that he had gone out West a few years ago and had found a very substantial and reliable business corporation, and that he felt fortunate in having connected himself with it. He said: "It is the best business investment that has ever come to the Negro race. The officers are men of unquestionable character and integrity. I feel under many obligations to my many friends in St. Louis to give them an opportunity to share in this gilt-edge investment." A FEW FACTS "The Company That Is Doing Things" Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada, November 12, 1909. Filed its articles of incorporation with Secretary of State of California, and was Licensed for legal protection, April 16, 1912. The Corporation was re-organized and the affairs of the company placed under new management June, 1910. Since then the progress of the company has been beyond the most sanguine expectation. Level headedness has been the standard, by which the board of directors governed their actions, in the interest of the company. The reports of the board at each succeeding "annual meeting," giving the masterly manner in which the business affairs have been conducted, has established such implicit confidence in the management, as to re-elect and maintain the same members' of the board as directors. Method The Eldorado Gold Star Mining Corp. profited by the mistakes of other mining companies, they did it in this way; many mining companies install expensive machinery before they really ascertain, or know, what they have in gold and silver metals, etc. To avoid any possibility of a like disapointment, the first instruction issued by the board of directors, was to initiate only sufficient machinery, for the prosecution of the development world on their properties, to such depths as to determine with absolute certainty what they had. This was accomplished to a most satisfactory degree; large fissure veins and ledges bearing gold, silver, lead and iron have been opened in place under hanging walls well defined with lime gauger. The ledges can be traced on the surface from 1,500 feet to 6,000 feet in various instances: vein "C" for about 2,500 vein "D" for about 1,500. Width of veins from $3\frac{1}{2}$ feet to 20 feet. This description refers to the Gold Star Mining group, embracing two (2) claims of twenty acres each. These properties were, acquired by purchase, and the board of directors gave special attention to the clearing of the title to them, and are pleased to report that the undertaking was a success. Other Acquisitions Other mining groups, contiguous or adjoining the "Gold Star Group of Claims," have been bought by this Corporation, namely the "Silver Region of Mines," embracing nine claims: the Older Silver Legion, Runaway, Sunshine, Tyee, R. & F. Fredericks, Lookout, Copper King and Captain. Considerable work has been done on these claims. One working shaft is down 80 feet, a second 180 feet, and numerous other cuts, stopes, drifts, etc. There are on the dumps of this group of claims 16,000 tons of ore, average values from $8 to $20 per ton. There are exposed in the shafts of this same group of claims large bodies of ore, average from $27 to $50 per ton. Then there is the "Combination Group of Mines," embracing two claims, the "Lloyd" and "Marion," twenty acres each, making a total of thirteen (13) claims, or two hundred and sixty acres owned and controlled by this corporation. There is one shaft on this group 130 feet deep, also a 100-foot tunnel. Four thousand tons of ore on the dump, average $16-20 per ton. Ore exposed in shaft, average from $12 to $137 per ton. Chemists and Assayyers. The testing of ores for this corpo- The State Historical Society PRICE 5 CENTS STAR COMPANY LOUISAN, TELLS OF SUCCESSION OWNING VALUABLE MINEVADA. 100,000 SHARES NON-INVESTMENTS NOW WORTH L. E. GUEST ration has been done by such reputable chemists and assayers as follows: John Herman, 253½ S. Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. R. A. Perez, 120 N. Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. James Irving & Co., N. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal. Baverstock & Payne, 223 West First St., Los Angeles, Cal. John Lynch-Pacific States Assay Co., 730 S. Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. California Ore Testing Co., 630 Sacramento St., San Francisco, Cal. Also parties in Pasadena, Cal. Location The properties of this corporation are situated in the Eldorado Canyon District, Nob-Hill section of country, Opal range of mountains, Clark County, Nevada, 18 miles northeast of Searchlight, Nev. Stock A most important fact; this corporation has never issued one share of stock that has not been paid for. Our stock is all treasury stock. No promotion stock has ever been issued or will be. We are free from debt. Possibilities In the opinion of this corporation, there is no line of business that offers as great an opportunity for big returns on the investment as purchased shares of the stock of this company. An investment to any considerable amount, will bring certain and surprising returns in the form of dividends. It means the emancipation from want and hard times. The Co. is offering a limited number of shares of stock for sale at one dollar per share. Officers Napoleon G. Pitts, pres.; Chester H. Anderson, vice-pres.; Howard Folke, sec.; Chas G. Dunscomb, asst. sec.; Samuel J. Brown, chairman of Finance Committee; Richard W. Hodnett, John Richard Moulton, John H. Young. Home office, 255 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Guest stated that he only expected to be in St. Louis a short while and he will take great pleasure in calling on any one who may be interested and explain every detail of the work. Those desiring to take advantage of the liberal offer should communicate with him at once at 4250 Cote Brilliante Avenue. Hours, 8 to 11 a.m. Phone, Lindell 3419W. TO THE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHES THE WORLD OVER, AND OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In a regular church meeting November 29, 1915, Dr. F. F. Martyn, former pastor of First Baptist Church, was excluded from the membership of First Baptist Church for gross immorality. Dr. Martyn while pastor of First Baptist Church, lived with and introduced one Fannie Martyn as his wife. We have learned through the police authorities that on October 19, 1915, Dr. Martyn married one Vera Davis in Jersey City, N. J. Children, "mother's" advice to you is to beware of false prophets speaking with the tongues of angels. $50,000 FOR ARE THE YOUNG MEN AND BOYS WORTH IT? "The city that does not guard its young men as its largest asset is apt to find them its heaviest liability." THE FIGHT FOR THE HOME BOY SCOUTS IN CAMP 2 THE ASSEMBLY HALL THE FIELD SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL THE HIGH SCHOOL THE KANSAS CITY BLDG. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS A Y. M. C. A AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM AN OPEN DOOR OF OPPOR-TUNITY COMMODIOUS. SUBSTANTIAL. ATTRACTIVE. PROPOSED NEW BUILDING To be erected in St. Louis 150091 Nov 22 MAKE IT MORE HEADQUARTERS GREAT YMCA BUILDING CAMPAIGN WATCH THE CLOCK AT 2702 LAWTON The new Building will add Health, Comfort, Good Moral and Happiness to the Men and Boys of the Community. The new Building will add Health, Comfort, Good Moral and Happiness to the Men and Boys of the Community. WHAT THE BOYS WILL ENJOY IN THE GYMNASIUM --- THE FEDERAL CONFERENCE EXERCISING FOR HEALTH THE FIRST TIME THE FARMER WAS IN A TRACTOR AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL THE CHICAGO BUILDING --- J. E. MITCHELL HERBERT T. MEADOWS City Editor and Advertising Manager P. H. MURRAY Associate WILLIAM HAROLD KING Associate ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year. Six Months. Three Months. Single copy. Fifty-two Weeks for one SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.00 Six Months.....7.75 Three Months.....4.00 Single copy.....0.05 Fifty-two Weeks for one dollar Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 3, 1878. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION GET BUSY! DELAYS It is time now, just as soon as against Segregation. A "Speak-easy you have behind you some reliable, a certain time upon the enemy and such force. Our cause is just, our cation is the Constitution of the Union. We must get busy now; organizing, headed by the leading white regation. Mayor Kiel has again and again announced himself as being oppose meeting have him make a speech, would take the platform against it, pal factors in this campaign. Segregation is a curse to the race a deep curse upon the race that inflicted in the institutions which race established, and its continued practice for the mere purpose of permanent upon a race that has been downtrool. Segregation must be met with glove, but it must cover hands of steeg, don't beesecch, but demand, injure and patriotism. There is a P in their own segregation and degradation in cities and towns; they will not brahman lives; they do not approve there they are doomed, or doom to humiliating life of drudgery and pain. Do we not see this Negro Park his people not to protest against segregation by themselves in the cities and towns. This segregation movement is or vocation, as in India, but on col bulwark and cornerstone of the sea about the criminal tendency of the liness or disorderly character of the gro be forbidden to live in certain portions of the population. There s that we are colored. No incompa-ism on the battlefield for the Amer- scaled in genius and learning, can that brutal race hatred assigns to our America cannot afford to wou- tion to the flag, to disrespect our right that we enjoy that was not we is not a step that we have made f he been the result of the race's inherer Our citizenship was not a gift, but stand. Upon this we declare, we des- sober second thought of the Ameri- Call a mass meeting, have the May- to a broad and open Campaign again. BUSY! DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS! Time now, just as soon as possible, to open the negotiation. A "Speak-easy Campaign" is well worth behind you some reliable, invincible force that you upon the enemy and demolish them. But our cause is just, our force is plain facts, and the Constitution of the United States, and humanity just get busy now; organize a great, mammoth by the leading white men and Negroes who have Kiel has again and again, personally and through himself as being opposed to segregation. And he him make a speech against segregation. The platform against it. This would be one of on this campaign. Action is a curse to the race upon which it is in upon the race that inflicts it. It was born in institutions which race antagonisms have, here, and its continued practice after the abolition is the purpose of permanently placing the stigma on that has been downtrodden. Action must be met with hard blows. It may must cover hands of steel. Speak out! Cry a sneech, but demand, insist. Stand upon the triumph. There is a Pariah class in India who segregation and degradation. They consent to towns; they will not pass through the streets; they do not approach to anything that are doomed, or doom themselves, to the most life of drudgery and proscription. Not see this Negro Pariah in the colored leader to protest against segregation, but to stay apart in the cities and towns? Segregation movement is not based on social class in India, but on color. This prejudice to a cornerstone of the segregation idea. Not the criminal tendency of the races; nothing about the orderly character of the residents, but simply a hidden to live in certain blocks on account of the population. There seem to be no amends for a colored. No incomparable skill or experience. Battlefield for the American flag, no heights with vanius and learning, can avail against the deep race hatred assigns to our color. We cannot afford to wound our loyalty, to insult flag, to disrespect our toil and patience. That we enjoy that was not won at the point of the sword that we have made forward in civilization as a result of the race's inherent moral and intellectual ship was not a gift, but a prize that we won. Upon this we declare, we demand, we insist, having thought of the American people. Let us, the meeting, have the Mayor make a speech and open Campaign against Segregation. GET BUSY! DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS! It is time now, just as soon as possible, to open the Campaign against Segregation. A "Speak-easy Campaign" is well enough where you have behind you some reliable, invincible force that you spring at a certain time, upon the enemy and demolish them. But we have no such force. Our cause is just, our force is plain facts, and our justification is the Constitution of the United States, and humanity. We must get busy now; organize a great, mammoth mass meeting, headed by the leading white men and Negroes who, oppose segregation. Mayor Kiel has again and again, personally and through the press, announced himself as being opposed to segregation. At this mass meeting have him make a speech against segregation. He said he would take the platform against it. This would be one of the principal factors in this campaign. Segregation is a curse to the race upon which it is inflicted, also a deep curse upon the race that inflicts it. It was born in slavery and bred in the institutions which race antagonisms have, here and there, established, and its continued practice after the abolition of slavery is for the mere purpose of permanently placing the stigma of inferiority upon a race that has been downtrodden. Segregation must be met with hard blows. It may be a velvet glove, but it must cover hands of steel. Speak out! Cry aloud! Don't beg, don't besech, but demand, insist. Stand upon the Constitution and your patriotism. There is a Pariah class in India who acquiesce in their own segregation and degradation. They consent to live apart in cities and towns; they will not pass through the streets where a Brahman lives; they do not approach to anything that is pure, and there they are doomed, or doom themselves, to the most abject and humiliating life of drudgery and proscription. Do we not see this Negro Pariah in the colored leader who tells his people not to protest against segregation, but to stay apart and live by themselves in the cities and towns? This segregation movement is not based on social circumstances or vocation, as in India, but on color. This prejudice to color is the bulwark and cornerstone of the segregation idea. Nothing is said about the criminal tendency of the races; nothing about the uncleanliness or disorderly character of the residents, but simply that the Negro be forbidden to live in certain blocks on account of the racial proportions of the population. There seem to be no amends for the crime that we are colored. No incomparable skill or experience, no heroism on the battlefield for the American flag, no heights we may have scaled in genius and learning, can avail against the deep damnation that brutal race hatred assigns to our color. America cannot afford to wound our loyalty, to insult our devotion to the flag, to disrespect our toil and patience. There is not a right that we enjoy that was not won at the point of the sword. There is not a step that we have made forward in civilization that has not been the result of the race's inherent moral and intellectual hardihood. Our citizenship was not a gift, but a prize that we won. Upon this we stand. Upon this we declare, we demand, we insist, having faith in the sober second thought of the American people. Let us, then, get busy. Call a mass meeting, have the Mayor make a speech and give impetus to a broad and open Campaign against Segregation. Farmers' Ball at Orpheus Academy Dec. 20 A Farmers' Ball, unique in arrangement, will be given at Pythian Temple Auditorium, Monday evening, December 20, under the auspices of the New Orpheus Academy, with Jaa W. Grant as master of ceremonies. The full Orpheus Academy Orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion. It will be appropriate for the guests of the evening to dress as farmers and many of the younger set have announced their intention to appear as farmer lads and lassies and in the character of the sterner sex. Another feature will be a country dance, written especially for the occasion, in which the banjo, tambourine and "jaw bone" will be in evidence. An old-fashioned quadrille will also be introduced by special request. Dr. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, will speak at St. Paul Sunday morning at 11 a.m. The pastor, Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, will occupy his pulpit at the evening service at 8 o'clock, and will preach on "The Problems of Providence." ION RATES $1.00 .75 .40 .05 s for one dollar AS ARE DANGEROUS! It was possible, to open the Campaign for a Campaign" is well enough where invincible force that you spring at demolish them. But we have no force is plain facts, and our justifiated States, and humanity. size a great, mammoth mass meetmen and Negroes who, oppose seg- personally and through the press, led to segregation. At this mass against segregation. He said he This would be one of the principi- ace upon which it is inflicted, alsoicts it. It was born in slavery and antagonisms have, here, and there, once after the abolition of slavery is by placing the stigma of inferiority den. hard blows. It may be a velvet el. Speak out! Cry aloud! Don't insist. Stand upon the Constitutionarian class in India who acquiescelation. They consent to live apart pass through the streets where a path to anything that is pure, and themselves, to the most abject and descriptio. tah in the colored leader who tells segregation, but to stay apart and live ins? not based on social circumstances nor. This prejudice to color is the segregation idea. Nothing is said in races; nothing about the unclean-residents, but simply that the Nelocks on account of the racial proem to be no amends for the crimerable skill or experience, no hero-ican flag, no heights we may have avail against the deep damnation our color. and our loyalty, to insult our devo-toil and patience. There is not a man at the point of the sword. There forward in civilization that has not met moral and intellectual hardihood: a prize that we won. Upon this we stand, we insist, having faith in the man people. Let us, then, get busy. Or make a speech and give impetus insist Segregation. EDITOR W. L. PORTER HONORED Special to Argus: Knoxville, Tenn., December 6— Colored Republicans of East Tennessee were accorded signal recognition by the party when Editor W. L. Porter, of The East Tennessee News, a colored publication of Knoxville, was selected as one of the secretaries of the executive committee at the convention held on last Saturday. The colored citizens are granted every right in politics, in this section and they are now beginning to demand that more official recognition be accorded them: Esq. W. F. Yardley, at one time a candidate for governor in the state and the first colored lawyer to be admitted to the bar in Tennessee, appeared before the committee and asked that Editor Porter be elected to the office of secretary, that the colored people may have a representative on the committee. His election was unanimous. LANE TABERNACLE NOTES The Pastor, Rev. N. L. Smith, will fill the pulpit Sunday morning, and evening, Sunday, Dec. 19, is Rally Day. The pastor is calling upon the members to do their duty. Dr. J. W. Gilbert, A.M., Dean of Theology of Palatine College, Athens, Ga., 6211 be with us on the 19th and preach. On Monday night he will deliver his famous lecture on Africa. Don't fail to hear this best educator. Announcement Announcement To The Public: WING to many of our patrons not being able to attend the C. K. of A. THANKSGIVING BALL AT DOUGLAS HALL on account of the weather: we feel we owe them something, so we will have another BIG BALL AT- Douglass Hall Mon. Dec. 13,'15 BIG BALL AT Douglass Hall Mon. Dec. 13,'15 Those Who Failed to Hand in Their Tickets Will Be ADMITTED ON TICKETS DATED NOVEMBER 25 Hold on to Your Tickets and Don't Forget The Date . . . Each LADY Will Receive A HANDSOME SOUVENIR —AT— C. K. of A. Douglass Hall Dec. 13 The Evelyn Horton System Of Hair Culture Is Of Unsurpassed Merit. Each LADY Will Receive A HANDSOME SOUVENIR AT C. K. of A. Douglass Hall Dec. 13 The Evelyn Horton System Of Hair Culture Is Of Unsurpassed Merit. The Evelyn Horton System Of Hair Culture Is Of Unsurpassed Merit. GET A DIPLOMA FROM EUREKA SCHOOL of HAIR CULTURE GET A DIPLOMA FROM EUREKA SCHOOL OF HAIR CULTURE USE HOR-TON-A (Trade Mark) LEARN to GROW HAIR and be INDEPENDENT If a woman has long hair it is a glory to her. This Biblical saying sums up the ambition woman to possess long and beautiful hair. Madam Horton has made it possible for every woman to obtain this ambition by the use of HOR-TON-A her Wonderful Hair Growers. If your hair is short, rough, stubby, breaking off falling out, if you have dry-tetter orczema, HOR-TON-A will successfully cure them and start your hair immediately. MADAM EVELYN HORTON Write for our liberal terms to Agents. In answering please me Address and make all m Madam Eve 2806 Lucas Ave. XMAS N address and make all money orders payable to Madam Evelyn Horton, 606 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, M XMAS NEW YEARS Address and make all money orders payable to Madam Evelyn Horton, 2806 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Mo. WINES, LIQUORS, CORDIALS, CIGARS and TOBACCOS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. HENRY'S PLACE H. C. HOFMEISTER, Prop. FAIRFAX & SARAH Notice to Taxpayer Notice to Taxpayers Taxes for 1915 are now due. All money for taxes must be in hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to avoid penalties—added January 1st. Send for statement, giving description of property (not later than December 23rd, to insure reply,) enclosing postage. TABERNACLE BAPSTIST CHURCH NOTES By Bessie Page Visit our church, it is cozy and comfortable; the pastor, members and friends are cheerful and will extend to you a cordial welcome at all times. The members are asked to be out on the 29th of December for special business... Rev. Mosely, Deacon Temple and others received Mrs. Bruce, 2019 Pine Street, into the church; she is confined to her bed. They received, also, a daughter of Mrs. A. Bassett, by written testimony. The Lord's Supper was carried to sick members. Space will not permit the mention of their names... One hundred children are wanted, all ages, for our very pre- TRADE LICENCES BALL ss Hall c.13,'15 A HANDSOME SOUVENIR Bouglass Hall Dec. 13 System Of Hair Culture passed Merit. LEARN to GROW HAIR and be INDEPENDENT This Biblical saying sums up the ambition of Madam Horton has made it possible for every to growing. We guarantee our preparations, if used according to directions or your money refunded. Write for our liberal terms to Agents. In answering please mention this paper. money orders payable to Lyn Horton, St. Louis, Mo. NEW YEARS Taxpayers ty and interesting play.....Pastor Mosely returned from the Arkansas State Convention. He has been the secretary of the Educational Department for more than twenty years. The revival meeting continues with success, and many of those who have been attending the meeting claim that they have received great benefit. Rev. Dunavant's soul stirring talk last Sunday morning brought out many open confessions in the covenant meeting, and many new regulations were made. We feel that this meeting is doing a great good and we urge upon you to tome and take part. Should You Spend For a Funeral? ASK GATES & MANUEL AFTER Paying the Doctor and the Druggist, is it wise to spend your last Dollar For the Funeral? Is it not better to save some of the Insurance Money For the living--to carry you over the sad month following your bereavement? DO not be misled by the idea that you must spend all your money for a DECENT BURIAL. We are of your own race; we know your ideas and can serve you better because WE FEEL FOR AND SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU as no other can. 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WILLIAM Undertakers THE RAMBO COMPANY Makers of Dependable Toilet Requisites. abo's Hair Grower, Scientific Formula ..... 50c abo's Temple Grower, Triple Strength ..... 25c abo's Pressing Oil, Fully Tested ..... 50c abo's Quinine Hair Tonic ..... 50c abo's Shampoo ..... 35c abo's French Rouge ..... 25c abo's Cold Cream, Vanishing Cleansing Wrinkles ..... 35c abo's Face Bleach ..... 50c abo's Toilet Water, Violet, Rose, Lilac ..... 25c and 50c abo's Face Powder, Brown, Flesh, Pink ..... 25c and 50c abo's Complexion Soap ..... 15c and 25c abo's Violet Talcum Powder ..... 25c These preparations are right in every respect, made in our own labora- and of the best materials obtainable. We also conduct an up-to-date ing school for those who desire to take a thorough course in Beauty ure. Terms the lowest. Write for particulars. Get our prices on curing implements. We carry a full line. Agents Wanted. THE RAMBO COMPANY Makers of Dependable Toilet Requisites. Rambo's Hair Grower, Scientific Formula 50c Rambo's Temple Grower, Triple Strength 25c Rambo's Pressing Oil, Fully Tested 50c Rambo's Quinine Hair Tonic 50c Rambo's Shampoo 35c Rambo's French Rouge 25c Rambo's Cold Cream, Vanishing Cleansing Wrinkles 35c Rambo's Face Bleach 50c Rambo's Toilet Water, Violet, Rose, Lilac 25c and 50c Rambo's Face Powder, Brown, Flesh, Pink 25c and 50c Rambo's Complexion Soap 15c and 25c Rambo's Violet Talcum Powder 25c These preparations are right in every respect, made in our own laboratory and of the best materials obtainable. We also conduct an up-to-date training school for those who desire to take a thorough course in Beauty Culture. Terms the lowest. Write for particulars. Get our prices on Manicuring implements. We carry a full line. Agents Wanted. S. WILLIAMS & SON Undertakers & Embalmers L. S. WILLIAMS & SON Undertakers & Embalmers Only Negro Undertakers Owning Own Automobile Outfit Auto Services at same rate per person as Hoo drawn. 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GOOD Druggist 2001 OLIVE STREET. CORNER JEFFERSON AVENUE SUNDAYS PERFUMERY CARONDELET NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheppard had as their guests at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Officer, Jr. of West Belle Pl. A delightful evening was agent. secretary; Mrs. J. H. Parker, treasurer, after which a sumptuous repast was served by the hostess. Watch for the date of their big affair in February. The Business Men's League and Mrs. Ella Murphy entertained the South End Auxiliary of Old Folks! Home on last Thursday night. Twelve members preside. Annual election of officers as follows: Mrs. Z. P. Haersi, president; Mrs. Lucy Brown, CHICAGO, ILL secretary; Mrs. J. H. Parker, treasurer, after which a sumptuous repast was served by the hostess. Watch for the date of their big affair in February. The Business Men's League 3rd, Junior Division held a joint meeting Tuesday night. A hand is being or- ganized among the boys. Mrs. M. Boome is the contestant for $25 in gold for the Old Folks' Affic in February 28. SOCIETY For job printing on the shortest notice call Bomont 1452. Be ready to pay your Argus subscription when the collector calls. Dr. A. W. Craddock, 4183 W. Belle spent a few days in Marshall, Mo. Mrs. Mary J. Falls, of 2626 Walnu St., is still confined to her room, very ill. For cards, bills, circulars, try the Argus printing office, 2341 Market St., Bomont 1452. The L'Ouverture Social Club gives a dance at the Commercial Hotel December 14. Mr. and Mrs. Canady, of 3034 Mar nice Place, are visiting in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La. FOR RENT—Nice front room to man and wife or gentlemen. Hot water and bath, 4351 Finney. Miss Jessie Mayes, 4362 W. Belle was home to the young ladies' reading club Saturday, from four to six. Prof. W. Henry Thomas, of New York, is giving a series of farewell recitals before leaving the city. Mr. Robert Buck will appear in the Thomas recital at Lovejoy, Ill, at Antioch Baptist Church, December 16. Don't fail to pay up your Argus subscription before January 1. One of our collectors will call on you. Be ready. Mrs. B. C. Clark, of Springfield, Ill, after spending two weeks with her sister, Miss Sophia Clark, 4247 N. Market returned home last Saturday. Miss Estelle Daniels, who has enjoyed a very pleasant stay of several months, the guest of Mrs. J. T. Breedlove, of Market St., will return to her home in Louisiana Friday morning. Mr. John Kirkpatrick, 30½ South Channing Avenue, has been confined to his bed two weeks, suffering with touch of pneumonia. He will be pleased to have his many friends call to see him. Mrs. M. L. Robinson and S. J. Smith will give an entertainment, Tuesday night, December 14, at 3435 Pine St. for the benefit of "Little Kid Conference." A Sunday-school rally was held at Corinthian Baptist Church. 447 Antelope St., December 5. The sermon was preached by Rev. Lee; collection, $2.50. So-you did not attend the C. K. o. A ball Thanksgiving on account of the rain? Well, your ticket is good for Monday night, December 13. B sure to bring it. Douglass Hall is the place. Mr. and Mrs. Washington, of 2521- Newstead Avenue, entertained a congenial party of their friends with a dinner on Thanksgiving day. Every one enjoyed the hospitality of the hostess. The members of the Union Memorial Home Missionary Society met at 1420 Academy Avenue last week and heard an interesting lecture by Mrs. Chambers. The regular monthly meeting of the Simmons School Patrons' Association, will be held in the school building, 4200 St. Louis Ave., Tuesday Evening, December 14 at 7:45 p.m. sharp. Good speakers, and a musical program for the occasion. M. B. Word, president; F. Howard, secretary. The Melrose Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Josephine Cunningham, 1816 Goode, December 3. We spent a pleasant hour at work after which a delicious luncheon was served. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Bell Duvall. 4438 McPherson Ave., December 17. Mrs. Maud Baker, president; Mrs. Ora Jones, secretary; Mrs. Josephine Cunningham, treasurer; Hester Cash, reporter. The Carnation Embroidery Club was entertained by Mrs. Fannie Pittman, of 2521 Newstead Ave., on Friday, November 26. Everyone enjoyed the meeting. The hostess served a delightful lunch. The guest list included Mesdames Susie Harris, Ingie Baker, Devine, Clav, and Porter. Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Baker made interesting talks on the work of the club. One of our well-known club members, Mrs. Edith Nolles, has just returned from nuite an extended trin to Boston and New York, and entertained the club with an account of her travels. Mrs. I. Washington, president Mrs. F. Pittman, secretary Mrs. L. Lambert, reporter EMMA WRITES BESSIE ABOUT CHRISTMAS GIFTS Dear Bessie:—Your welcome letter found me busy getting ready for Christmas. Confidentially I'll tell you that I have purchased a fancy tie and silk socks for Will, a silk shirt and a cane for John, a white vest for Frank, Supporters for Harry, gloves for Thomas, one of the sweltest silk mufflers for Robert and a set of studs for George, from H. A. Smith, 2343 Market. St. Jim says Smith is making his Christmas suit and overcoat. Look for us at church Christmas morning. Lovingly yours, EMMA. Mrs. Marie Wesley, 4324 N. Market, is recovering from a four weeks' illness. Mrs. David E. Gordon is quite ill at the family residence. FOR ELECTRICAL WORK of any bind call Turner-Amigo Electrical Co., Lindell 2200, 3910 Finney Ave. Don't forget the C. K. of A. ball a Douglass Hall, Monday, December 13 Mrs. Daniel Hunter, of Eskridge Kansas, who has been the guest o Mrs. Solomon Rodgers, of 3944 St Ferdinand Avenue, was a pleasant caller at the office, Friday. She departed for home Sunday night. Mrs. Belle F. Woods and family have removed from 2229a Morgan, te 2919a Pine St. Their married daughter, Mrs. Nellie Woods Austin, and husband, will reside with her mother Mrs. Isabella Small, of 232 S. Garrison Avenue, was called to her former home on account of the illness of her father, who lives at Jeffersonville, Ind. Madame C. J. Walker has returned to her home at Indianapolis, Ind., after an extensive western tour. She will leave February 1, to direct the building of her home in New York. Mrs. A. A. Simms, of 4226a Wes Belle Pl., has returned home greatly improved in health, after spending two months in Hot Springs, Ark. Madame Evelyn·Horton, of 280 Lucas Avenue, owner of the Eureka Beauty and Culture College, was called to the bedside of her aunt Las Tuesday. Miss Sarah Berger was the guets at a luncheon Sunday evening, at the residence of Miss Vena Turner, 4343 Labadie. The table was set for seven. Mrs. Carrie Smith entertained at her residence, 3042 Vine Grove, with a surprise birthday party in honor of her daughter, Bertha, who was the recipient of many beautiful presents. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white. Each left voting Mrs. Smith an excellent hostess, after being served a delicious luncheon of chicken salad, olives, rolls Delmonico nut cream and cake. The Married Ladies' Needle Club met at the residence of Mrs. Taliaferro, 4133 Finney Avenue, December 3 with 12 members and 3 visitors present. Mesdames J. F. Johnson, J. L. Douglas and M. A. Barnes. The hostess was taken suddenly ill, and the delicious luncheon was served by Mrs. Barnes. Mrs. J. F. Davis will be hostess for the next meeting, Decem ber 17, at the residence of Mrs. Rice 4332 Cote Brilliante Avenue. Mrs. Gertrude Dunbar, of 429 Lucky St., was reported very ill. Mrs. Maud Kelly, Pres. Mrs. Effie Bush, See. Mrs. Robt. Ransome, Reporter. For Negro Dolls and Doll Wigs, see Mrs. G. A. Allen, 4351 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis, Mo. Make your children happy and teach them race pride by giving them a beautiful Negro Doll. The Jolly Girls had a box party at the Booker Washington Theater Sat urday evening, December 4. Girls present were Misses Anna L. Cooper Vena Turner, Sarah Berger; Jannie Bullock and Miss Cora Lyles, of Webster Groves. After the matinee the girls were joined at the Silver Grill by Misses Ruth Ransome, Trella Smith and Mrs. Birdie Bolden, and a supper was given in their honor. The evening was spent in dancing and joy riding until the wee hours of morning. All the girls wore black evening gowns and white chrysanthemum. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakera 4107 Finney Ave Phones. Del 922; Linnell 4 THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES Samuel R. Singley.....3457 Lawton Pearl S. Edwards.....3233 Rutger John W. Shackelford...Horine, Mo. Mrs. Matilda A. Harrison.....2834 Lawton Robert Finley.....129 Poplar Jimmie Vorgen.....129 Poplar Lindsey Clay.....1700 Washington Bessie W. Hunt...Farmington, Mo. Erwin Graham.....909 Bartle Mrs. Luhu Carson.....3986 Papin John Minor.....Kinloch Park, Mo. Mayme L. Charleston...Festus, Mo. Oliver Moore.....3320 Franklin Mrs. Ella Washington.....3320 Franklin Lee Roden.....2645 Bernard Josephine M. Bridge.....3106 Lawton George Boyd.....2813 Lawton Mrs. Irene Jackson.....3014a Laclede Henry Hatcher.....2121 Lawton Mrs. Sarah Beasley.....3039 Laclede Ernest P. Adams.....4140 W. Belle Lucille Wilbourn.....3302 Lawton James Harris.....2343 Mill Beatrice Pettus.....2622½ Mill Charles Folwell.....2622 Lawton Rosa Blackwell.....2622 Lawton CLAYTON Rebert D. Dobsou.....5506 Michigan May Webb.....2943 Pine Harry Delaney.....1713 Peudleton Leah Robinson.....4174 W. Belle GIBBS-HARRISON NUPTIALS Mrs. P. M. Gibbs, of 12 Rankin Ave, announces her approaching marriage to Mr. Frank D. Harrison, of 3002 Clark Ave, December 15, 1915. The marriage will be solemnized at St. Paul Chapel Parsonage, by Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, her pastor. Mrs. P. M. Gibbs is the widow of the late P. M. Gibbs, and conducts a coal, ice and general hauling business and is well known for her amiable disposition, and business qualifications. She has been very successful, and deserves happiness. Harrison, also a widower, is very prominent and widely known for his business qualities, and his loyalty to his friends. They will be glad to see their friends at either of the two above addresses. see their two above NUP- carl S. Ed- was quiet Presbyter number 5th A precious one from us has gone: The voice we loved is stilled. Her place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Sadly missed by her daughters: nons, and friends. Miss Lottie Gardner, 113 a S. Channing Ave. The wedding of Miss Pearl S. Edwards to Mr. S. R. Singley was quietly solemnized at the Berea Presbyterian Church, Sunday, December 5th Rev. Parr officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Singley cordially in vite their friends to visit them at their home, 3105a Caroline St. ELOPES Rah Robin- to Harry use to her bids. Miss High stu- t 15 years Clayton. Right spirit, mother big glass Hall who could the rain advertise- igs every m. De- day, 8 p. 9a Wash. (12,10,4) In the city of the silent. You now dwell in sweet repose; Waiting for the rest to follow When the book of life shall close. Though you're absent, we still love you, And your place no one can fill; You have gone where all must jour- ney. To our Maker at His will. Sadly missed by Callie Diggs, wife; Fannie Wright, mother; Beatrice Randolph, niece. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dear father, Jewett Scott, who passed away one year ago, December 6, 1914. RDWARDS-SINGLEY NUP- TIALS The marriage of Miss Leah Robinson, of 4174 West Belle to Harry Delaney, was a big surprise to her family as well as her friends. Miss Robinson was a Sunner High student and is said to be but 15 years old. The couple eloped to Clayton. The C. K. of A. has the right spirit. They are going to give another big ball December 13 at Douglass Hall for the benefit of those who could not attend on account of the rain Thanksgiving night. See advertisement on page 4. Spiritual Test: Meetings every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p. m. Developing Circle every Monday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Crank Shaw, 2339a Wash, (12-10-4) If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price, 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Automobile Service Call Wm. Harvey for nice seven passenger Pierce-Arrow limousine car. Low rates. Special rates to parties. Stand at Harris Drug Store. Jefferson and Chestnut. Phone, Central 2906. Lindell 4723W. MISSIONARY. DAY AT SAINTS' CHURCH Capt. James M. Bull, treasurer of the diocese of Missouri, and Mr David K. Gordon, principal of L'Ouverture School, will be the principal speakers at the missionary services at All Saints' Church, Garrison Ave. and Locust St., Sunday, December 12, 1915, at 11 a.m. All are cordially invited. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CHURCH The Christian Spiritual Church-2272 Lawton, will serve Christmas dinner free to the poor and needy on Christmas day from 1 to 8 p. m. Test services in the evening. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. A free-will offering will be taken for the benefit of the building fund at this service. J. S. Wetherford, Rector, R. Duke, Secretary. Women and men to fake orders for house dresses, caps and men's shirts, etc. Nice light work. Big profits to be made. Call or write. Colonial Clothing Mfg. Co. 2359 Market St. Third Floor, St. Louis Mo. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Infant Cole, 4209 Finney. Sarah Howard, 2309 Morgan St., 68. Addie Suttle, 2309 Maffitt Ave., 37. Auby Harris, 3146 Hickory, 6. Charles C. Lewis, 2633 Morgan St., 44. Cora Wells, 2034 Carr St., 30. Hattie Diggs, 1907 Division, 60. Geo. Edward, 704 N. Jefferson, 17. Sarah L. Smith, 4415 Garfield, 54. Martin Hawkins, 2321 Papin, 58. Chas. Montgomery, 2708 Clark, 30. Sam Gammond, 1420½ N. 11th, 34. Louisa Jones, 4256 Kennery, 47. Mamie Johnson, 4454 Cottage, 65. Roy Benion, Koch Hospital, 19. Ruth Wrench, 2013 Eugenia, 19. Charlotte Jones, City Hospital, 50. Mattie Reed, 2107 Market, 44. Annie Edney, 1408 Wash, 67. Moses Kane, City Hospital, 36. Nellie Rusan, 2612 Baldwin, 22. Ellen Fenwick, City Hospital, 90. Chas. Thompson, 926 Biddle, 75. Will Jordan, 1537 Papin, 45. Jessie Petty, 3923 Finney, 36. Will Kemp, 1225 Blair, 27. Henderson Smith, 1433 Franklin (rear), 55. Edward Hill, 2707 Eugenia, 71. DIED Mr. George R. Pierce, husband of Fannie Pierce, departed this life, November 30, 1915. He was laid to rest December 5 in Fayette, Mo. He leaves four sons and two daughters. Miss Sedonia Pierce and Mrs. Annie Merrill, to mourn their loss. The bereaved family reside at 4234 San Francisco Ave. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear, loving mother, Mrs. Millie Bivens, of Bridgeton, Mo., who passed away December 7, 1914. The month of December again is here. To us, the saddest of all the year. It took, upon the seventh day. Our darling mother from us away. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Henry Digg, born January 12, 1865, died December 6, 1910. The month of December again is here. A precious one from us has gone, The voice we loved is stilled; His place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Sadly missed by children and grand- children, Mrs. Mary Brinkley, oldest daughter. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN In loving remembrance of our darling, sainted mother, Mrs. Lulla Fogg, who died December 10, 1912. "Tis but a little and we come, To our reward, our crown, our home; Another year, or more, or less. And we have crossed the wilderness; Finished the toil, the rest begun, The battle fought, the triumph won." Sadly missed by Mrs. Minnie Wood, Mrs. Lottie Carter, Miss Virginia Collins, daughters. BOOKER- WASHINGTON BOOK Booker T. Washington, before death, wrote his own life book, 450 pages, selling price $1.25. One huge dollars a month easily made, one agent sells 31 first day, with circular, another makes $5.75 in one hour, a million copies will be sold, agents wanted everywhere. Outfit free postage 15 cents. Anybody can sell, we pay express. Act quickly. MULLIKIN-IENKINS CO Washington, D. C E. E. Green Galvanised Iron Corner. House Ornamenta. Tin, Iron, Slate, and Tile Roofing. Guttering. Valleys and General Repairing: All Kinds of Repairs for Furnaces. We Solicit Your Patronage. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 1021 South St. St. Louis, Mo Manicuring Facial Massage Do You Believe in Safety First in Hair Culture ? If so Start, Right and Insure Safety By Using "The Slaughter System" AND Lyda's Hair Beautifier Trade Mark, Reg. U. s. Patent Office Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six treatments or money refunded. We handle Human Hair Goods at RETAIL and WHOLEALE PRICES 3001 Lawton Ave. HOLIDAY FOR CASH HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS FOR CASH OR CREDIT A. E. Don't Fail To S IN Parlor and Davenettes Sets in the city. WE are off PIANOS and PLAYERS at pri yourself in order to appreciate the templating housekeeping, come show you how easy and cheap ALL goods marked in plain figure Don't Fail To See Our Specials IN Parlor and Davenettes Sets, the Greatest Values to be had in the city. WE are offering NEW and slightly used PIANOS and PLAYERS at prices so low that you have to see for yourself in order to appreciate the full VALUES. IF you are contemplating housekeeping, come down to our store and let ME show you how easy and cheap it is to start and be independent ALL goods marked in plain figures Strictly One Price to All WE make terms to suit most ME to wait on you when that you ask for ME. I am always to wait on you. Thanking you is Respect CLINTON Representing MAY 12th and Olive St.. MACK STUDIO 3457 Lawton Avenue Newly Installed To be made fast or slow to suit pat Whist, Bridge, Five Hundred, Lect Etc. Accommodations for Lun Classes seeking the elixir of for Mornings, Afternoon Classes from 2 to 5 WE make terms to suit most any Pocket-Book. IF you desire ME to wait on you when visiting our store it is necessary that you ask for ME. I am always in the store and never too busy to wait on you. Thanking you in advance for your future trade 12th and Olive St., - St. Louis, Mo. MACK STUDIO OF DANCING To be made fast or slow to suit patrons. Studio may be rented for Whist, Bridge, Five Hundred, Lectures, Musicales, Dancing Parties Etc. Accommodations for Luncheons, Parties and Banquets. Classes seeking the elixir of health are now being formed for Mornings, Afternoon and Evenings. Children's Classes from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Erving Automobile Co. General Machines Shop and Blacksmith Work, Automobiles Stored, Bought, Repaired and Sold, Acetylene Welding, Carbon Cleaned by Oxygen, Cylinders Ground; Pistons Elbarged to Pit Reground Cylinders, Piston Rings and Gears Made to Orders, Automobiles and Trucks for Hire. Radiators Repaired 4720 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis Mo. Cut Your Hair Bills In Half A 20 Inch Regular 3 Stem Switch 25c In Extras For Postage. Hand Made, that can be braided, washed and dumbed. Special Prices to meet your Dress Needs. Down Lots, or Dress & Price List of Other Furnishings and Qualities Seat upon request. IRA H. SCHIEBER, 219 Auburn Ave. New York Beil Phone. Forest 2550 St. Louis, Mo. SUGGESTIONS OR CREDIT I WANT to thank the public for their loyal support and patronage that enabled me to make the past month one of the biggest sales success of my career. In order to do equally as well or better during December. I am offering at One Half Their Actual Values 1.000 Chairs and Rockers in any Wood or Leather that you may desire. 300 odd Chiffoniers in Mahogany, Oak, Walnut and Maple. 150 Different designs of Dinner Sets, Dressing Tables, Smoking Sets, Shaving Stands, Cellarettes Pedesdals, Art Lamps and Domes in Gas or Electric, too numerous to mention. See Our Specials less, the Greatest Values to be had fering NEW and slightly used ces so low that you have to see for the full VALUES. IF you are con- down to our store and let ME o it is to start and be independent just any Pocket-Book. 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LISTEN ST. LOUIS Negro Business DIRECTORY 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 A 40c per inch Special Rate n 4-time Ads. Eureka Apartment Rooms for rent. Single or in suite. $1.50 per week. Phone Delinar 2848J. A. Ewing, Agt. FOR SALE: A fine three-chair barber shop. Inquire 2630 Morgan St. (9-3-4-B) FOR RENT.—Two unfurnished rooms, 4242 West Belle. (12-3-4) FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished room for man and wife or gentleman. 2722 Lawton. (12-3-4-H) FOR RENT.—Four rooms and bath, with telephone services and all conveniences. R. H. C. Sydnor. (12-3-4) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room. A settled gentleman preferred. 2825 Laclede. (12-3-4-A) FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished rooms with modern conveniences. 3024 Laclede. (12-10-4) FOR RENT.—Two furnished or unfurnished rooms with or without board, in private residence, all conveniences, reasonable price. Mrs. S. Thomas, 3533 Lawton, Lindell 5714W. FOR SALE—Five room house with reception hall, modern conveniences, terms to suit. Phone Lindell 1257W. 4264 Cote Brilliante (12-10-4) FOR SALE—3409 LaSalle Street, seven rooms, all modern conveniences. Price $2,200 Terms to suit. Phone, Lindell 1257W. (12-10-4-C) FOR SALE—Three thoroughbred Wyandotte roosters cheap. Wm. Taylor, Lythia Ave., Webster Groves. (12-10-4) FOR RENT—One large unfurnished room at 3442 Pine St. Mrs. Amy Jones. (12-10-4) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Mrs. Lititia Walker, 4365 W. Belle. Phone, Lindell 3977. (11-26-4) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room in private family, all modern conveniences. Convenient to three car lines. Gentlemen preferred. 4430 W. Belle. (11-26-4-H) FOR RENT—Three-room flat, 1711 and 1711A. N. Garrison Ave., all modern conveniences. 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Israel is Jehovah's adulterous wife, repudiated, but finally to be purified and restored. This lesson is a part of the second section of the book (4:1-13:8), which is a description of the sinful people. I. "The Pervase Child," vv. 1-7. The "remnant" (ch. 6:13) had cried out for relief. (See Isa. 1:9; Rom. 2:5). Jehovah's reply (begins 6:4) is a severe arrangement of Israel's backsliding as contrasted with his grace. To understand this lesson read the entire book repeatedly. In verse 1 of the lesson Jehovah recalls to the nation the days of its childhood. Because of his great love (Deut. 7:7) he called them out of Egypt, the land of bondage, into Canaan, the land of blessing and liberty. Yet Israel sensed not its duty nor its obligation of gratitude. We are living under a greater obligation because of the greater redemption God has provided for us in the person of his Son. God here calls Israel "my son" (Ex. 4:22); we have the right to call ourselves sons (John 1:12; I. John 3:12). Matthew's gospel applies these words to him who alone was fully and in the true sense God's son. Jesus is the summary of the whole nation in that he alone fully realized God's purpose in Israel (Matt. 2:15). As contrasted with what a son is or should be verse 2 gives a picture of Israel's wandering. The whole history of the nation is one of going after false gods. (I. Sam: 8:7-9 and many other references.) In those childhood days (v. 3) Jehovah taught them how to walk, and healed their hurta "but they knew not"—God, as a tender Father, had watched over, taught, guided and healed (Ex. 19:14; Isa. 46:3; 63:9). Even so, in this present age God is a God of mercy and long suffering (Rom. 2:4), yet the mass of men "know not" what God is doing for them. In verse 4 the child has grown older and as mothers often tether a child lest it run away, so Jehovah endeavors to draw Israel to him with "cords of love." His cord of love now is the mighty power of Calvary (John 12:32). Jehovah not only drew but even sought to entice, for he "laid meat unto them"—Jesus will deliver us, for he bore our owe (Matt. 11:28-30) and is for us the Bread of Life (John 6:35, 58). Love does not mean that the backslider shall be free from punishment. "Because they refused to return the sword shall abide" (v. 5-6 and Heb. 12:6). Even so God did not permit them to go back to Egyptian bondage (v. 5). Israel was "bent to back-sliding." In spite of the constant call to worship and serve him none "would erault him." II. The Pleading Parent, vv. 8-12. None can fathom the depths of the cry, "How shall I give thee up. How shall I deliver sheet" (v. 8). Israel would persist and still Jebovah pleads that perchance they would heed his cry (Jer. 9:7; Lam. 3:33). Adman and Zebolim were irretrievably overthrown with Sodom and Gomorrah (Deut. 29:33), shall Israel likewise perish? No! (v. 9) for "I am God, not man." God does not, like man, change—his covenants are not "scrapes of paper," his love is everlasting (Nu. 28:19). It is not God but man who is responsible for his destruction. The "Holy One in the midst of thee" is there to save, not as an avenger. God has not come into our midst in wrath —God's passionate desire is to save not to destroy. His purposes are those of love and redemption and as with Israel of old, so in this age, he will carry out these purposes in spite of our backsliding (Rom. 11:28-29). Verses 10 and 11 are prophetic of the ultimate repentance and restoration of Israel—judgment shall pass upon their foes (Joel 3:16) and those of the dispersion (see parallel Isa. 11:11-16) shall gather, as "doves to their windows," and be once more "in their houses," i. e., set up as a nation in their God given land. Ephraim (v. 12) sought to rule without or by casting off Jehovah (l. Cor. 4:8). In Judah was the legal priesthood and the legitimate king, but the apostasy of Israel was more culpable because of the example of Judah which he had set at nought. III. Promised Deliverance. In a most striking way Hosea flashes a note of hope and love through the cloud of gloom which hung over the nation as it drew closer to its doom, because the people refused to repent. Amos delivered his warning and returned to Judah. Hosea was a part of the nation which emphasizes such verses of his prophecy as the following: 6:1, 4:6, 11:4, 11:6, 6:4, 6:6, 2:15 and 10:12 which sound the message of love like bulletins from the battle's front. Verse 8 is the same summary the Israel and Jesus he well. 8 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Wurlitzer Piano THE MISSING MAN CHAS. WATKINS Because of the vast variety of makes. Because of the famous names and world-wide reputations of the instruments. Because at no other store in this section can these makes be seen. 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