St. Louis Argus

SEGREGATION CASE HEARD BY JUDGE SHIELDS ATTORNEYS FOR N. A. A. C. P. PRAISED FOR MANNER IN WHICH THEY HANDLE CASE CONTENTIONS LIKELY TO BE SUSTAINED. DECISION HELD UNTIL AFTER REGISTRATION All day long last Monday Judge Shielda' division of the Circuit Court was crowded with people while the so-called "Segregation Case" was being argued. Many stood around the walls because unable to obtain seats. The case was that of Charles A. Pitman against the Board of Election Commissioners, the Comptroller and City Treasurer, in which an injunction had been asked against these officials to prevent them from holding the election called for the 29th day of February, 1916, to vote upon the proposed segregation ordinances and from paying out the money for the expenses thereof, upon the ground that the initiative provisions of the charter of the city of St. Louis under which the election was called are void and unconstitutional. In two of the most brilliant arguments which have been heard in the courts here in year, Messrs. Vaughn and Phillips are said to have literally overwhelmed their opponents. From a table covered with law books they cited case after case to sustain their contention and answered instanter every question propounded by the court or raised by the attorneys on the other side. Both side filed briefs in the case and the court took it under advisement. The consensus of opinion seems to be that Messrs. Vaughn and Phillips will be sustained in their contentions. The case was backed by the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mr. Pitman is the chairman of the executive committee and Messrs. Phillips and Vaughn are members of the legal committee. City Counsellor Daues, Associate City Counsellor Griffin and Mr. Benjamin Charles represented the defendants. The entire city is ringing with praises of the Association's attorneys. It is said by attaches about the City Hall and court buildings that Phillips and Vaughn are the most talked of men in town just now. On account of the short time for consideration of the case, Judge Shields deferred his decision until after the registration, which was held Thursday. Annual Party To Graduates The semi-annual party to the Summer High graduates will be given by Mr. Jas. W. Grant, at the New Orpheus Academy, Friday evening, January 28. The music will be furnished by the full orchestra. All the latest dances will be introduced and party prices will prevail. Mr. Grant and his assistants expect to make this affair the most notable of the season. MOTHER SEEKS SON Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Olarlie Miller, last heard of was with a show. His mother, Pauline McCoulough, of Louisville, Ky., wishes to see him. Notify Capt. Johnson, Laclede Avenue Station, or the Argus office, 2341 Market St. NEW SEWING CLASS The Banneker Evening School, Ewing and Lucas Ave., re-opened after the holidays with a largely increased membership. Especially attractive seem to be the classes in cooking and sewing. Any of the classes in the school will receive new members at any time. There is no charge for anything. NOTICE A grand concert will be given by the pupils of Simmons School on Saturday, January 29, 1918, in the auditorium of Sumner High School, under the auspices of the Simmons School Patrons' Alliance. NEW ERA CLUB BOOMING More than 25 new members were added to the New Era Republican Club at their special meeting Monday night at the headquarters, Fine and Channing. The next regular meeting will be next Tuesday, January 18. The organization is strictly Republican and does not take sides in primary contests. Every Negro voter is invited to join and help the fight against the common enemy. Special to the Argus: Charleston, Mo. January 10.—Charles Mills, 108 years old, who had been a mail carrier here for 40 years, died Christmas day after three years of illness. The St. Louis Argus Manager Thomas James, of the Movie Theater, on Market near Jefferson, has incurred the enmity of the unions according to a statement made by him to the Argus this week. Mr. James says: "I was approached by representatives of the unions with a request that I employ only union help. I replied, I am willing if I can hire Colored people. I was told that the local union does not admit Negroes to its membership, except musicians. This being the case I refused to accede to their demand. I solicit and depend upon the support of the Colored people. I appreciate their generous patronage and feel it is only just to them to employ Colored help. The union finally offered to compromise by letting me keep my Colored operator if I would employ a union musician. I could not see the harmony in this arrangement and refused. I am doing the best by my patrons. I have in my employ a Colored musician, operator and porter. I am offering the best possible photo plays for five cents and am confident of the continued support of the Colored people, regardless of any move the unions might make." At The Keystone Although the social season has been somewhat quiet on account of the epidemic of la gruppe, the Keystone Cafe and Bungalow has continued to be the setting for many little parties as well as enjoying an excellent patronage. The Thursday matinee, at this beautiful place, are the season's most popular fad. An elaborate dinner party was given Thursday afternoon, the 13th, by Mrs. Eva Emery, in honor of Mrs. W. M. Smith, of Minot, N. D., and Miss M. White, of Chicago. Manager Charles Mills entertained the Smart Set Company, from the Princess, and Miss Ethel Williams, from the Standard, Friday night. MONARCH BUFFET MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS The Monarch Bar and Buffet has moved from 2234 Market to its new, beautiful home, 2311 market. Mr. Langston Harrison has fitted the new quarters most elaborately, making it one of the show places in that district. The decorations were done by Van L. Walker. ST. PAUL NOTES Bishop H. B, Parks, of Chicago, Ill, will preach at St. Paul next Sunday. KIRKWOOD WELCOME MISSION Rev. D. Clabon preached an able sermon last Sunday at 11 a. m., his subject was, "Love," and was powerfully delivered. Sunday-school at 2 p. m. was largely attended and the lesson was very interesting and beautifully illustrated. Our visitors for the day were: Revs. D. Carbon, Pickes, of St. Louis, and P. Cassie, Kirkwood. A FAVOR FOR EVERYONE A favor for everyone will be one of the interesting features of the evening at Elector Chapter No. 1, O. E. B. grand entertainment, given at the Masonic Temple, 3619 Easton Ave., Monday night, February 21. See committee for invitations or call 'Boment' 21948. THE REVIVAL MEETINGS AT THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH The preliminary week of gospel meetings at Central was marked by a deepening interest and a steady increase of attendance. The gospel preacher of the meetings, Rev. J. W. Harris, has given each night a message of singular power; and the noted gospel singer, Wm. Lewis, of Texas, has no superior in singing the gospel. Sunday, at Central, morning and night and each night next week these evangelists will presach and sing. Each afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock Pastor Stevens will conduct a Bible study with the workers and all who wish to attend. Sunday morning the subject will be, "God's Call to Enter the Ark." At night, "The Call to Repent." For cards, bills, circulars, try the Argus printing office, 2341 Market St. Bomont 1452. H E purpose of the Zion Social Center is to render practicable service to the members of the church and the community, that will enable them to live cleaner, better and more efficient lives, or "That they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly." Courses of work of the most practicable sort have been offered by a most excellent corps of instructors, teachers and professional men, who are giving their services gratuitously. Courses are given in Cooking, Sewing, Physical Culture, Home Economics, Art for the Home, Reading, Writing, Child Study, Current Events, Personal, Hygiene, Commercial Law, Kindergarten and Day Nursery. In addition to these there will be a free Dental Clinic for children, an Employment Bureau and Library. Descriptions of the course will be given later in booklet form. The work is under the supervision of a Board of Directors and Superintendent or Director. The Board of Directors consists of Prof. F. L. Williams, Principal of Sumner High, Chairman; Dr. B. G. Shaw, Pastor; Prof. C. E. Sawyer, Instructor in German, Sumner High, Prof. S. H. Dreer, Prof. J. W. Myers, and W. A. Giles of Sumner, Dr. Thurman, a prominent dentist, Dr. McClellan, Physician and Surgeon; Mr. Brewer and J. Covington, James H. Harrison and C. M. Moore. Prof. Ben H. Mosby, Head of Department or History, is Superintendent and Director of the entire work. These Courses are free to any and every person, regardless of denomination who cares to take them. Our only source of revenue for the up-keep of this work is from the general public. LANE TABERNACLE NOTES The All Christians' Busy Day at Lane Tabernacle, C. M. E. Church, last Sunday, was a success both spiritually and financially. Owing to the illness of the pastor Rev. Cohron preached a great sermon at 11 a. m. The pastor will preach a special sermon at 11 a. m. and at 8. p. m. All are welcome. Mr. W. M. Lewis, of Texas, the wonderful gospel singer, will assist in a series of meetings beginning the 2nd Sunday in February. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH ROUTE By Beesie Page Revival services are going on and all are welcome. Pastor Mosley asks the members not to forget the sick Over twelve were connected with the church during the first week in New Year. Brother J. H. Kent, 2842 Lawton, has also cast his lot with us and Mr. Marcellous Clark, 208 S. Leffingwell, is a candidate for baptism and others. Children are made happy; send them to our Sunday-school. Mrs Nellie W. Austin, who is blessed with a sweet soprano voice, organized a choral club consisting of children and older members will assist. New Year's vow by Rev S. A. Mosley, "Members who attend theaters, odeons, and worldly places of amusements can not sing in the choir." Read Jeremiah 7th chapter, 3 to 6 verses. "Help me to help others," Clinton T. Walker, representing May-Stern & Company. Last Sunday, at 10:30, was covenant services, a large number being present and spoke of the goodness of God. Sunday-school at 1 p. m. was largely attended and our newly-elected superintendent, Prof. Herman Dreer, began his work with much enthusiasm. Communion was held at 2:30 and well attended. Pastor Perry preached an excellent sermon at 8 p. m. His text was, "Christ the bread of life." The sermon was very spiritual, inspiring and powerfully delivered. Our sick are improving. Death has taken from our roll Sister Me-Neal, of 4232½ Garfield. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES The majority of the membership of the church made a New Year resolution, that is they resolved to attend services promptly on the hour set for meeting. Rev. Dunnavant is highly pleased with the effort made by the members to be on time, after his strong pleading that we should be in earnest and interested about serving our Lord and come to church promptly on time. A number of visitors from several of the churches of the city attended our Sunday-school last Sunday and delivered some very encouraging remarks for which we feel grateful to them. Watch the Argus, for the program of Y. W. C. A. Jubilee. "If it's furniture I sell it."—Clinton T. Walker. Y. M. C. A. KEEPS ENTHUSIASM UP Noted Speaker To Address Men Sunday. Partial List of Subscribers To $150,000 Building Fund. Now that the sizzling, boiling, bubbling enthusiasm of the Building Campaign has accomplished its task; the Young Men's Christian Association has begun again its men's meetings, which have proven a good drawing. Dr. John A. Rice, pastor of St. John's Methodist Church, on Kingshighway, will speak next Sunday. "Dr. Rice," said Mr. Jones, "is one of the men who has stood out for fair play toward all men. For a number of years he was pastor of a great church in New Orleans, and was a leader in civic and religious affairs. He has a strong message for men." The meetings will be held at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine Street, Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m., and are open to all men. Luther W. Lane 100 Wm. Moore 100 W. L. Majors 100 Preston Myree 100 C. M. Moore 100 S. A. Moseley 100 Paul W. Moseley 100 W. G. Moseley 100 W. N. McAllister 100 Wm. O. McMahon 100 W. H. Mansifee 100 Chas. A. Mills 100 J. E. Mitchell 100 Alex Parquett 100 W. M. Pierron 100 H. L. Phillips 100 P. S. Pendleton 100 G. W. Rose 100 Another announcement which the Association is making that will be of interest is the fact that Mr. A. E. Malone has accepted a place on the Board of Managers of the Colored Branch. By a unanimous vote, in appreciation of Mr. Malone's benefaction to the association, the members placed him on the board. Dr C. H. Turner, Mr. T. A. Marshall, Mr. J. E. Mitchell, Mr. S. B. Wallace, Mr. W. R. Hill and Mr. E. D. Hamilton, were re-elected members of the board. The president of the Board of Directors has appointed the following Building Committee: Mr. W. C. Gordon, Mr. F. L. Williams and Mr. T. A. Marshall, from the Board of Managers, and Mr. F. A. Sudholdt, Mr. J. W. Friatoe and Mr. Frank P. Hays from the Board of Directors. This committee will, in consultation with the two boards, have charge of the erection of the branch building for our men. The following are those who subscribed one hundred dollars or more toward the new building: Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Malone..... $5,000 Frank L. Williams..... 1,000 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Perry..... 1,000 W. C. Gordon..... 1,000 Crittenden Clark..... 500 J. E. Jackson..... 300 L. S. Williams..... 283 J. W. McClellen..... 200 Ben H. Mosby..... 200 P. L. McElroy..... 200 Thos. A. Curtis..... 200 Hampton Williams..... 200 C. H. Turner..... 200 Mrs. M. E. Scarbrough..... 200 Bobt. Portwright..... 200 Chas. H. Brown..... 200 Eliza M. Armstrong..... 200 I. H. Bradbury..... 160 E. D. Hamilton..... 150 B. F. Abbott..... 150 Richard H. Cole..... 150 Harry G. Douglas..... 150 Hutchins Inge..... 150 Ernest L. Harris..... 150 A. Russell..... 150 C. K. Robinson..... 150 J. W. Myers..... 150 Samuel P. Stafford..... 150 Thos. A. Marshall..... 125 W. A. Giles..... 125 David D. Jones..... 125 Geo. W. Moorman..... 100 Mrs. C. Armstead..... 100 B. L. I. P. W. of A..... 100 Troop 14, Boy Scouts of A..... 100 W. S. Brabham..... 100 Geo. H. Anderson..... 100 J. M. Benson..... 100 E. M. Bailey..... 100 Wm. T. Boykins..... 100 Frod P. Blair..... 100 F. A. Carter..... 100 W. P. Curtis..... 100 A. C. Cummings..... 100 G. W. Clemmons..... 100 S. A. Corneal..... 100 Chas. Q. Clark..... 100 A. C. Chapman..... 100 J. T. Caston..... 100 A. W. Cheatham..... 100 Jennie Clark..... 100 L. M. Berry..... 100 Haydee Campbell..... 100 William Dooley..... 100 P. W. Dunavant..... 100 W. H. Davis..... 100 Mrs. W. C. Dooley..... 100 John W. Evans..... 100 C. H. Evans..... 100 Wm. Eaton..... 100 L. P. Ford..... 100 M. J. Gilliam..... 100 Manrice A. Grant..... 100 Wm. S. Grant..... 100 David E. Gordon..... 100 Andrew J. Gossin..... 100 W. R. Hill..... 100 J. P. Harris..... 100 Jas. L. Haley..... 100 Miss Ivy Harris..... 100 Wyatt Kirk..... 100 PRICE 5 CENTS Luther W. Lane 100 Wm. Moore 100 W. L. Majors 100 Preston Myree 100 C. M. Moore 100 S. A. Moseley 100 Paul W. Moseley 100 W. G. Moseley 100 W. N. McAllister 100 Wm. O. McMahon 100 W. H. Mansifee 100 Chas. A. Mills 100 J. E. Mitchell 100 Alex Parquett 100 W. M. Pierron 100 H. L. Phillips 100 P. S. Pendleton 100 G. W. Rose 100 Milton Boland 100 Florence G. Robinson 100 Jerry Renfro 100 C. H. Riddle 100 Henry Rhetta 100 A. E. Williama 100 Clinie E. Smith 100 J. E. Homer 100 Ruby L. Smith 100 T. J. Stewart 100 Geo. E. Stevens 100 J. G. Tyler 100 O. B. Walton 100 E. S. Williams 100 M. Washington 100 Josiah C. Thomas 100 W. J. Webb 100 B. G. Shaw 100 Toussant L. Ray 100 John D. McDonald 100 Chas. E. Mohrstradt 100 Charley Wilkins 100 M. L. Erins 100 Jno. Lowrey and Mackie Williams 100 Mme. Evelyn Horton 100 Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble 100 Henry Davis 100 Richard Kent 100 Bobt. A. James 100 G. G. Johnson 100 Mac Jones 100 Lemuel Johnson 100 Philip Jordan 100 Thos. S. Johnson 100 Thurman Jackson 100 Samuel Leonard 100 Imperial Beauty Parlor Opens The public, and especially the ladies are invited to visit the Imperial Hair Dressing Parlor, and inspect our line of goods. Face lotions and perfumes of the Imperial make are our specialty. We also teach the system. Those desiring to learn should join the class at once as special terms will be given for sixty days. Diploma given on completion of course. Mrs. Callie Taylor, of 24 N. Compton, is one of our graduates. For particulars phone Forest 9371-R. 4440a Cottage Avenue. MEMORIAL SERVICES Memorial for Miss Edna Rutledge French, who died one year ago, January 18, 1915, will be celebrated at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Sunday, January 16, 1916. Special services at 7:30 a. m. Resignation There is no flock, however watched and tended; But one dead lamb is there; There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, But has one vacant chair. She is not dead—the child of affection, But gone unto that school; Where she no longer needs our poor protection, Our Christ Himself doth rule. In that great cioister's stillness and seclusion, By Guardian Angels led; Safe from temptation, safe from sin's pollution, She lives whom we call dead. Day after day we think what she is doing, In those bright realms of air; Year after year her tender steps pursuing, Behold her grown more fair. DR. WM. O. DAVIS VISITS CITY Wm O. Davis, D. D., of Little Rock, Ark., Baptist College, is in the city visiting Dr. H. B. Wilkins. He preached several great sermons at First Baptist Church, on Clark Ave., which inspired great audiences. Dr. Davis is pastor of one of the leading churches of Arkansas, and also professor of theology at the Baptist College. The First Baptist Church was greatly enthused by his preaching. TRADE PORO MARK BEWARE Of Persons: Claiming to make "PORO." Selling preparations with broken seals. Selling preparations said to be as good "PORO." Selling preparations with name sounding a thing like "PORO." Selling unsealed goods without labels, "PORO." These people are swindling people out their money the country over. Do not give them your money, but write us. "Poro" College Co. PORO 3100 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, M ORO." with broken seals. said to be as good as with name sounding any-ods without labels, as windling people out of try over. Do not give write us. College Co. ST. LOUIS, MO These people are swindling people out of their money the country over. Do not give them your money, but write us. The Enterprise Badge and Pennant Supply Company 3453 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 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When ready to serve turn the rice on on a round dish and arrange the pears neatly in a border. Pour over them the sip in which they have been cooked, flavored, if desired, with a little rum. Canned Peara—Bartlett pears are considered by many housekeepers the best for canning. If not perfectly ripe they can be easily mellowed by wrapping them up in a woolen blanket, but they must be a little under rather than over-ripe for canning. To every quart jar allow seven or eight medium-sized pears, a pint of water and one-fourth pound of sugar. Cut the fruit in halves, pare, core and throw at once into cold water to prevent discoloration. Put the sugar and water first into a preserving kettle and let heat slowly; when the scum appears remove it carefully, and as soon as the sirup boils hard add the fruit and boll all together from three to ten minutes. Put a cloth wet in cold water around the jar when putting in the hot fruit, in order to prevent breakage, and further make sure against this by putting in a couple of pears and a little juice at a time. When the jar is full run a silver knife down the sides of it to let out the air bubbles, and seal tightly while the fruit is still hot. Canned pears should be kept in a cool, dark place. Seckel pears, which may be canned in the same way, are best when plucked directly from the tree and canned at once. If too hard both they and the Bartletts may be boiled for ten minutes or less before putting them in the sifup. Try MME. M. L. LIGGINS' Famous Crete Hair Grower, Crete Temple and Scalp Treatment, also Crete Pressing Oil Made only by MME. M. L. LIGGINS 2722-a Walnut St. St. Louis, Mo. DR. J. L. GRIGSBY Dentist Wishes to announce to his many friends and patrons that he is now permanently located at the corner of Laclede and Compton avenues (3150a Laclede Ave). 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ONE REASON WHY YOU Should Use The Slaughter System and Lyda's Hair Beautifier---- IT IS USED BY MORE PEOPLE IN ITS HOME TOWN THAN ANY OTHER SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE. ```markdown ``` MRS. NATTIE CALHOUN JEFFERSON CITY NOTES The B. Y. P. U. entertained Class No. 1 Sunday from 6 to 7 p. m. and the best record in attendance and financially during the six weeks of this method was Sunday. The organization adopted the method so as to give everyone a chance to express themselves. The three divisions have for their leaders persons who think and read daily. This organization donated $5.00 for Western College last Sunday for educational work. Meeting every Sunday, 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. Mrs. Chas. Saunderson, of Kansas City, and her sister, Miss Reavis, are the guests of Mrs. Josephine Mayberry, of 531 Cherry St. Mrs. Frank received a pleasant surprise, a handsome box containing all varieties of estables, last week from an old acquaintance, Mr. Philip Jordan, of St. Louis. Mr. Rufus Logan, of Columbia, is a visitor in our city. Mr. Petry, who has been confined to his bed suffering with a broken leg received from a fall from a ladder, is able to be out. Mrs. Oliver is on the sick list. Mesdames Julia Harla, Anna Boone, Holmes, Susan Vivian, Jordan, Miss Estelle Holmes and Mr. Jas. Young, who were ill, are improving. Mrs. Gertrude Johnson departed Monday for Columbia on a business trip. Mr. Curtis is now rooming on Lafayette M. He is employed at the Monroe Hotel. Mr. Scott, of St. Louis, is an employee in the secretary of state office, helping the Alex Slater who is very busy this year. Pres. B. F. Allen, of Lincoln Institute, is suffering with rheumatism. Mr. Smith, a chauffeur for Judge Bevelle, was called to Illinois owing to the illness of his wife. The play at the Jefferson Theater Monday evening, "The Galle Slave," in moving pictures, was good and was hardly standing room for the first show. The Athletic Club has been trying to interest the people by different amusements and so far has failed and now we are thinking could we get one-third out to support our Negro enterprise for the good of our city financially. When your teeth are aching consult Dr. Nightower, the dentist on Monroe St. Silver Moon Building. The holidays are over and the public school teachers are very lonely owing to their friends departing. The Triumph of the Age in Hair Culture "LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER" All Women Are interested in improving their personal appearance, and No One Thing contributes more largely to that end than the possession of Beautiful, Luxurant Hair. It has been aptly said, "a woman's crowning glory is her hair." "The SLAUGHTER SYSTEM" offers you the opportunity in your own home town to contribute to the increased personal attractiveness of the women of your community by Scientific Culture of Hair with a Guaranteed preparation. The work offers the most Fascinating and Lucrative field open to Negro Women. The demand for skilled operatives with Guaranteed Preparations is unlimited. You should act at once. Scalp Diseases Have received careful and scientific investigation, and we are prepared to give our Agents the benefit of our Expert Knowledge. We are one of the few persons holding a Certificate of Proficiency in the Anatomy of Hair. We also teach Manicuring and instruct the ambitious women of the race in the making of Braids and all the necessary side lines incident to the furtherance of a successful career. DWN NEWS. His sermon was very inspiring and spiritual....Rev. Fields preached an enjoyable sermon at the C. M. E. Church Sunday morning....Rev. and Mrs. Duke received severe injuries by falling on the slippery ground last Saturday....Mrs. P. C. Payne has returned home after, spending the holidays with her husband, P. C. Payne, of St. Louis....Miss Myrtle Shaffer, who spent the holidays with her parents at Festus, is again at her post of duty here....Misses Willye and Katie Smith, who have been the guests of the Carter family at Leeper for the past three weeks, are at home again and report a jolly time....Mrs. L. E. Hutson was hostess to the Ladies' Aid Tuesday night....Rev. Rice left for his home, White Hall, Ark., Wednesday....Mrs. Russ McCollough and Mr. Richard Pickins are indisposed....Father Hainline is up after a severe attack of lagripe....Master Albert Jackson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Jackson, is having quite a success selling Booker T. Washington's picture. KINLOCH PARK NOTES By Mrs. Estelle Williams Rev. R. G. Williams, pastor of the M. E. Church, is holding a revival at his church... The Baptist-Woman's Union held a grand meeting at the First Baptist Church Sunday... Mrs. George Moore left last Monday for her home in the south... Mrs. Estelle Williams wishes to extend her sympathy to the Carter family... Mrs. Francis Weaver, Miss Hattie Brien, Mrs. Pearl Blue and family, who have been indisposed, are improving... Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Joseph Armsted, and Mr. L. C. Edwards, are on the sick list. MOUND CITY NOTES By Mrs. M. T. James Rev. W. D. Simma was in Cairo Monday to attend the ministers' alliance of which he is a member.....Mr. and Mrs. Walter James are the proud parents of a fine boy that came in their home December 16.....Miss Taylor, one of the teachers of Lovejoy School, spent the holidays with her parents in Persia, Ill.....Mr. J. Welch, of Gary, Ind., was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Welch.....Mr. and Mrs. Olie Smith spent the holidays with their parents in Kentucky.....Mr. and Mrs. Alston have moved in their new store, where they have a fine stock of goods.....Mr. and Mrs. Alberton Woodson have moved in their new home.....Dr. A. T. 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TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN WASHINGTON, D. C. Scalp Diseases Manicuring Braids to Order CLASSES BOTH DAY AND NIGHT Course with Diploma and Outfit.....by Mail $15; at College $25. "Lyda's Hair Beautifier," per box.....50c ST. LOUIS, ST. CLAIR NOTES By A. L. Brooks On Saturday, January 8, Miss E. Ewing entertained a number of friends in honor of her grandmother's 86th birthday. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Generally, Mrs. N. Brooks, Misses Pashiole Murray, E. Brooks, A. I. Brooks, M. Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson, of Chicago, Ill. Messra. F. O. Brooks and T. Murphy, A pleasant evening was reported. Mesdames B. Renfro, Chas. Murray and M. Wallace are on the sick list...Mrs. E. James, who has been indisposed, is convalescent. CLAYTON NOTES By Jessie Bedell Mrs. O. Morgan and Miss Lillian Parson entertained with a 12 o'clock luncheon last Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. King Parson; in the early part of the evening a box party was enjoyed at the Booker Washington Theater. Those present were: Mesdames J. Tyler, Wm. Bailey, Jr., Geo Baker and Miss Ethel Bailey....Mrs. Robert Odell was hostess to a number of her friends Sunday with a turkey dinner....Mr. Linn Ellis entertained a few of his friends last week with a party. A pleasant evening was reported....Mr. Price is at Washington University where he will undergo an operation....The pastor of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Jerry Curtis, and Rev. Rollins, are on the sick list. WEBSTER GOVES NOTES Mrs. Jennie Williams, who was injured by a fall on the sidewalk near the home of Mrs. Jane Elazier last Sunday, is suffering severely with a reprained wrist...Mrs. Rosa Givens was out to 11 a. m. services last Sunday at her church, Blackwell Chapel, the first time since her return from the hospital...Rev. C. F. Collins and several of his members attended Quarterly Meeting, that was held at Jones' Chapel at St. Louis, Sunday, and reports a glorious and spiritual meeting ...Miss Julia Winston, of Shrewsbury, was a pleasant caller of Mrs. Annie Polk and Mrs. Leola Laird Sunday. CRESTER, ILL., NOTES By Mabel Bigby There will be an entertainment at the A. M. E. Church Saturday night by the children, under the management of Mrs. Specie. All are invited. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McComb had as their guests at dinner, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holoten, J. C. Wade and H. Holten....Miss Mabel Bigby spent Sunday as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Bigby at Sparta.... The members of the Stewardess Board will meet in their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage. ...Mrs. H. Holten will be hostess to the Ladies' Aid Thursday afternoon.... Mr. Glenn Nelson is the guest of his parents....Mr. Perry Gaston is indisposed. CHARLESTON NOTES By M. L. Eulingburg Rev. J. G. Hayes, the newly elected pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, preached two excellent sermons Sunday...The King Solomon and Queen of Sheba contest ended Saturday night at the A. M. E. Church. The Queen, Mrs. Clyde Moore, won the 48 pound sack of flour, while the King, Mr. Matthew Wade, reluctantly gave up his scepter and crown and bowed in humble submission to the queen, and accepted a fifty-cent sack of sugar. A very nice sum was realized from the contest...The young ladies are planning a leap year party to be given at an early date...Mr. Fletcher Hamilton is out after a slight attack of la gripe...Lincoln School is keeping up an excellent average...The members of the Parent-Teachers' Association seem to be interested in school work and the welfare of their children. The parents are proving their interest in the work by keeping up the percentage of attendance so well...One of the most beautiful homes in Mississippi County is the new bungalow of Mr. John Vellines. He hopes to move into it in a week or two. FARMINGTON NOTES By Miss D. F. Baker Lack of space makes it impossible to enumerate the ill. In some families all are ill and in others barely enough well to care for the ill. La gripe has fastened its pangs on more than two-thirds of the Colored population and as a result the school and church services are poorly attended. The slogan is: "Have you got the gripe yet?" Mrs. Geo. Blackwell returned from St. Louis Saturday reporting a pleasant trip....Mr. P. J. Evans returned to Jefferson City Sunday after a fortnight with home folks....Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kennedy, of Greenville, visited friends here Sunday....Mr. Clarence Meyers is ill with an attack of pneumonia....Mrs. Emma Jones and Mrs. Ada Cayce have turned to another page in the history of their lives by subscribing for the Argus. It is a panacea for la gripe....Mrs. Jos. Jordan is having serious trouble from a ground of Spending Money For the women married or single, who appreciates clean, attractive employment, giving her the means of earning her own and enjoying that sense of independence that is every woman's desire, whether expressed or not, this offer is a Godsend. Many women are earning from $3.00 to $5.00 a day. Why not you? The pictures that are illustrated here in this circular are taken from persons who have received treatment in our parlors, and show the practical results of our method. "Lyda's Hair Beautifier" Manufactured under our personal supervision, in our own laboratory, in connection with our Beauty Parlors, which are the Most Complete, with graduate operatives in attendance. $15; at College $25. .50c All Goods. GAMBLE MISSOURI the knee which occurred last year. At first it seemed a small matter. She is taking special treatment to try to avoid surgery...Mrs. Lillian Chappelle recovered sufficiently to return to her home at Coffman...Miss Minnie Thornton writes interesting facts concerning the excellent work being done at Summer High. Farmington has quite a number of pupils in the several schools of the state...Miss Anna Reynolds and brother, Alonzo, are having a successful term's work at George R. Smith College at Sedalia, Mo...Mrs. Jas. Cayce is rallying from a recent illness...Mr. H. B. Keatts had open doors for Christmas visitors who had splendid times in his "Bachelor Quarters." He's the man for merry times. ...Rev. A. L. Reynolds and family received a Christmas basket given by the congregation and friends, which contained groceries, drygoods, jewelry and a gift in coins. There were more than two score separate articles. The rally which closed Sunday night amounted of $85.17. Miss Cora Meyers won in the contest. Mrs. P. J. Evans was second. Rev. Reynolds and family declare this the most pleasant week of holiday ever spent since they've been in the ministry...Mrs. Katie Cayce invites the Argus to her home for three months. Others are anticipating doing the same thing. EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILLINOIS By Geo. C. Anderson The Forum began anew after a period of inertia, owing to the revival at St. John's last week. President Dudley is hoping to accomplish great things in the future. Drake and Walker closed a very successful week at the Gem Theater Sunday night and left for Lonsville, Ky. Three members remained in the city but their vacancies were immediately filled by others. Mr. Chas, Creath, a member of the company, whose home is in this city, and Miss Hattie Malone, sister of Miss Ethel Walker, were married last week and will make their home here. The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held a meeting for members at the office of Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, the president, Monday evening. Many important matters were taken up and discussed and a special meeting was called for the following Friday to take action on conditions that need immediate attention. Rev. T. W. Wallace and mother, Mrs. Onie Wallace, left Monday evening for Birmingham, Ala. Rev. Wallace will attend the Council of Bishops of the A. M. E Zion Church in Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. Wallace will remain in Birmingham. Contrary to reports, the Russell-Owens Stock Co., has not disbanded but opened the week at the Gem --- 自 2015 年 MRS. LAURA WILLIAMS THREE IN ONE Temple Grower Tetter Cure and Lyda's Double Strength, Beautifier ALL FOR 50 CENTS Has no equal if used According to Direction ```markdown ``` MRS. VIOLA BELL Theater in East St. Louis, Monday night. They have several new faces but the show is better than ever. The commendable thing about them is that they are giving the people a clean show. The object of the Union Sunday-school is being realized already. All Sunday-schools report increases in all phases of the work. At St. John A. M. E. Zion Sunday-school, the attendance was better last Sunday than it has been for years and the new super-intendent hopes that this attendance will be maintained.* A WOMAN WANTED AS BUSINESS PARTNER Must be educated. $200 to $500 needed. Good paying proposition. Write for information today. W. J. M. co-The Argus, 2341 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. For Negro Dolls and Doll Wigs, see Mrs. G. A. Allen, 4351 Kennerly Aye, St. Louis, Mo. Make your child children happy and teach them race pride by giving them a beautiful Negro Doll. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. H. H. GREENE, JCE COAL, EXPRESS AND MOVING 816 N. Channing H. H. Greene, manager and owner of the Carolina Express and Move Company, at 816 N. Channing, is continuing to give the best service regardless of hard times. He has added a new moving van to his business and solicits patronage. For coal, ice, light express, general hauling or moving, phone; office, Bomont 2412, Central 6948; residence, Lindell 4191W, or call at 816 N. Channing and get quick service. One Year.....$1.00 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....40 Single copy.....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, 1879. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyer Building; Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building; Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Business! Business! Business! should be the constant call among Negroes. Make ventures, occupy vacancies wherever, in Colored neighborhoods, you find a business site. Sell something, make something, build something, trade something. Deal in the necessities and not so much in the superfluities of life. Have something to sell that people must have, not something to make a good time with, but something that adds more to human comfort and use than it does to ornament. It is all right to look for a job, but it is more all right to look for a business. The business will do more for you and your race. It will employ you and others of your race. You need not go east or west to do business, do it right here. The opportunities are before you and all around you. Seize them and seize them quick before a passerby catches on. There are splendid opportunities for a thousand Negroes to go into business in St. Louis and employ 5,000 Negroes with them. It is not necessary to limit your enterprises to barber shops, pool rooms, saloons, boot black stands, clubs, etc. The race needs to branch out in establishing the more necessary and substantial businesses. It is not the man that talks, but the man that does, that must be taken as the model. The preacher, the teacher and other professional men are all right in their line and doing a splendid work, but the Messiah the race needs is yet to come. The man to lead us through the wilderness of bad finance and inconsequential business must himself establish an industry that will give employment to thousands of his people. Not an industry on money begged, but an industry on money gotten for value received. Such Colored men are coming all right—not from the pulpit nor platform, nor the studio, but from the marts and thoroughfares of trade. Business is an individual affair. While the public reap large benefits, yet its inception or organization should be individual, as it is especially for personal profits that it is established; hence you can't run business like a church is run or a fraternity is conducted. It needs only one or two or three men to start it. Suppose the President submits to Congress the task of unraveling the tangled skein of international complications. Wouldn't it be able to reach clearer and more decisive conclusions than the namby-pamby negotiations of himself and Mr. Lansing? The fact that the Negro is being industrially crowded out of many places (even menial) that he formerly occupied compels him now to look around and find other avenues of employment. There are no avenues freer and more open to him than business, so let us go into business. That was a great invention of a Colored laborer of Pennsylvania. It is a device to be used on rapidly moving trains, which postal experts have given a severe test and say that it will save the government millions of dollars. Jones, who is fifty-eight years old and has had a hard time of it in his life, believes now that he will become wealthy. A million dollars will be offered him for his invention. In the progress of the race it is a notable event. Wouldn't it be better for the United States to pay more attention to Mexico and the murder of American citizens down there than to Hayti, who has done nothing against the United States except to borrow a few thousand dollars from American loan sharks, who are now using the United States army and navy to collect their bills in usury! ATTENTION!!! SPANISH WAR VETERANS When science takes to making Grecian noes out of soup bones, domestic economy is being brought down to a basis which is positively artistic. The beet sugar crop of the United States for 1915 is about one sixth larger than the crop last year, but even so it is only 866,200 short tons. Somebody says that the sex stories for young people are a lot worse than the old fashioned nickel novels. Somebody evidently has read them both. The slang definition of the word "guy" is not given in the big dictionary, which may therefore be guyed as a complete guide to popular speech. From the fact that dust has been discovered on the planets, it is not unreasonable to conclude that celestial autoists are burning up the Milky Way. The germ experts declare now that the dish towel is unsanitary, but the way to get the most enjoyment out of a piece of squash pie is to eat it from the hand. Automobiles, a speaker remarks, athirst for something sensational to say, are injurious to the human race. They certainly are, and often fatally, if you get in the way of one. When sister falls in love with a fellow who is holding down a pretty good job at a bank, she thinks small boys are a great nuisance when they happen to be brothers on His calling night. Another danger resulting from recklessness in naming girl babies as soon as they are born is that it is entirely possible for one to start life a "dagmar" and reach maturity a typical "Mary Ann." A Washington doctor says babies should not be kissed, even by their own parents. Here's another man with a fool idea he will never get anywhere with. We suppose he would mumble the babies. A hard loser is a man who wants to start an investigation when the other side wins. After the war aviation will be about as tame a sport as selling a toy ship in the bathtub. Come to think of it, the difference between music and a needless noise is largely a matter of taste. They are changing women's styles again. So perhaps we shall now have the pyramid effect upside down. Nations, like individuals, do well to keep their noses out of the some of danger when neighbors are quarreling. The war prophet who really plays safe is the one who says the war may last a long time and then again it may not. War poetry, a critic says, should be concrete. Some of it impresses one as being sadly in need of re-enforcement. When a powder plant is mysteriously blown up there isn't much evidence to work on except a hole in the ground. The trouble with the average man is that he wants to handle the raider all the time instead of taking his turn at the cars. The department of agriculture wishes it distinctly understood that its recent bulletin on nut culture is entirely neutral. Perhaps the worst form of deception that can be practiced is that of the sport who wears an automobile face in a poker game. It must help an innocent chaperon out wonderfully to have several young things along to explain the fine points in a problem play. Apparently the war in Europe will be brought to a close before any additional Americans learn how to pronounce "monsieur." We still feel that a fortune awaits the inventor of a rural automobile with a seat as narrow as that of the old-fashioned buggy. A Connecticut plumber is winning fame as a poet—and there is no hope of starving them out when they combine plumbing and poetry. On all sides theorists are now rising to end the war. But it takes a very good working theory to get the better of a dominating condition. "Always put yourself in the child's place," advises a writer. At such times as the slipper is in active use that would be an awkward position. Postage stamps are being used for small change and tips in Paris. The hapless waiter who never writes a letter may use them in lieu of wall paper. An electrical device has been invented which will measure the ten-millionth part of a second. But by all means don't let the taxicab men hear of it. After a soldier has been steamed until parbolled he has the satisfaction of knowing that he can be shot and there will be little danger of his wound becoming infected. It is estimated that 16,000,000 people saw the Liberty Bell on its western tour, there being no doubt that bit of iron is the most popular bell in the United States. A strict censorship over American mail has been established by England, with 1,000 women engaged to read all letters destined for this country. Happy women, happy job! A London library has withdrawn from circulation until after the war How Much 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. MOST IMPORTANT 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. We know what to do for you in the sad hour. We serve you perfectly so you will have no regrets AND YOU SAVE AT LEAST 50 PER CENT When Misfortune Comes Call On Us And Be Served Right GATES & MANUEL 4107 FINNEY Licensed Underwriters & Embalmers. KINLOCH, DELMAR 922, BELL, LINDELL 5680 We are not charge for Hospital Calls or Shipping Permits. Funeral Parlors Free. Minister Furnished if desired. CABANY 1945 Madam Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist She can tell you what you would like to know She can instruct you in all your business matters REARNINGS 50 CENTS AND UP 6152 Minerva Ave., - Wellston Take Wellston, Hamilton, Hudson, Richwood-Ferguson or St. Charles Car When coming to St. Louis you should have first-hand information. For employment call at the office of the Central Association Bureau of Information. 2728 Morgan. Phone, Bomont 3049. J. T. Dixon, Manager It is marvelous to note how wonderfully the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church is progressing with its social uplift as well as with its evangelistic services. More than twenty people came to the altar last Sunday and gave their hand for a better life; many of whom were happily converted during the services of the day. The Social Uplift work is actually now in progress. Prof. B. H. Mosby has charge. These courses are free to all. Quarterly meeting will be held Sunday. Rev. Davis, our presiding elder, will preach at the morning service. Dr. W. H. Peck, of St. James Church, will preach the communion sermon at 3 p. m. and Dr. Johnson will preach at night. Dr. Brooks, Rev. Abbott and other ministers are expected to worship with us during this Quarterly Meeting. CARONDELET NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson, of 903 Kansas St., entertained a host of little friends on Saturday, January 1, 1916, from 2 to 6 p. m. in honor of their daughter Berenice's tenth birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in singing, games, and dancing, while several instrumental solos were rendered by Miss Pettis, Master George Brown and Mrs. Robinson, after which a delicious repast was served. About twenty-five were present. Berenice was the recipient of many useful presents. All expressed themselves as having spent a delightful evening. Missrosty Murphy has returned to Lincoln Institute to resume her studies. The funeral of Cyrus Glapion was held at Quinnap Chapel last Sunday at 1 p.m. A young man in the bloom of life, an ex-student of Summer High, also of the Illinois University. Many of his classmates were in attendance. We express our sincere sympathy to the family. Mrs. Vera Martin-Downing is at the bedside of her husband, who is seriously ill at this writing. Misson, G. W. Porter and Ida Blond are convincing. The La Gloppa visitors are Misson, R. B. Houston, Wm. James St. M. DON'T BE MISTAKEN Be sure, when you want a good wholesome meal, or a sandwich, you go to Hussey's Alabama Kitchen, 1039 N. Whittler. There is no substitute as good as Hussey's Well Cooked Frood. Four pounds mouton, one cupful oil, one can tomatoes, eight medium-sized onions, one can peas, one can mushrooms, eight good-sized potatoes, tablespoonful salt and pinch of pepper. Put olive oil in bottom of bottle, add tomatoes and onions sliced, then mutton cut in pieces large enough to serve, then salt and pepper. Cover closely and simmer three hours. Then add potatoes cut in halves, and when they are cooked add peas and mushrooms, both drained from liquor to the cans. When peas and mushrooms have been heated, thicken the whole and serve. One-half cupful butter. One cupful sugar, grated rind and piece of one-half lemon, four eggs, one and one-fourth cupfuls of pastry flour, one-fourth teaspoonful salt, one-fourth teaspoonful soda. Cream the butter and sugar, add the lemon juice and grated rind and the yolk of the eggs. Slip together the salt, flour and soda. Add this mixture to the other and when thoroughly mixed fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in small time. Left-Over Meat Scoops. One cupful cold, chopped lean beef or boiled chicken. 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In this crowd (vv. 9, 10) and on this occasion we see in miniature the evangelism of the world. What Peter hoped to accomplish is an interesting speculation and is answered by his manner and mode of testimony. His famous "sermon" consists of 12 verses, and the balance in quotations from Joel, Psalms, etc. 1. The Empowered Witness, vv. 14-36. (1) Peter testified that Jesus is alive. (a) These men, speaking by the power of the Spirit, are not drunken, but are speaking in soberness of a great fact. (b) This that they hear "in that" prophecied by Joel (2:28, 29). This Jesus of whom they have been speaking had fulfilled this prophecy by mighty deeds (v. 22), by having risen from the dead (v. 23) and of this the disciples were all witnesses (v. 32); he had also been "exalted" (v. 33), and his glory Peter had witnessed upon the mount (II Peter 1: 16-18). (2) Peter asserts that whosoever believes in Jesus as Lord and Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah, shall be saved (vv. 21, 36). (a) He shall be saved from sin and misery in this world; (b) saved unto a life eternal; (c) he shall receive this same power the disciples had received. Peter's witnessing is the same as Jesus has a right to expect of us, the testimony of personal experience, backed up by the word of God. Jesus was indorsed by his miracles, the testimony of those who had seen him as the risen Lord and by his fulfillment of Messianic prophecy. He was also exalted in the testimony given in all tongues by the empowering spirit. II: The Powerful Result, vv. 37-42. The truth of Peter's words was carried home by the Holy Spirit producing deep conviction of sin. (1) Conversion. The question of verse 37 was a result. They had seen the place of Jesus in the plan of prophecy of God. They saw the holdness of these disciples and they also saw their sin. (2) Confession. Peter's answer to their question was plain and simple. (a) "Repent," i. e., change their minds and their attitude towards Jesus, from that which had caused his crucifixion, to one of absolute surrender, of repentance and renunciation of sin; the surrender of the will to Jesus as Lord. (2) "Be baptized. Outward water baptism is involved, but it is the symbol of the inward change of heart, of the renunciation of sin, death to self (Rom. 6:4) and the putting on of Christ (Gal. 3:28, 27). (3) Continuance (v. 42). Having accepted and confessed Christ, they were to teach others, to have fellowship with believers in prayer and in breaking of bread, to continue "in the way." III. Added Evidence of Power, vv. 43-47. This passage is not a brief for communism. It is interesting to note that this communism was among believers (v. 44). It was for a special occasion, for they had "tarried at Jerusalem" many days, and beyond doubt had not provided for a long visit. It was according as each "had need." It was purely voluntary (5: 4, 9). The Holy Spirit, however, does bring unity and altruism among believers which expresses itself in social relations and service. There is a difference between the gift of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit's gifts (1 Cor. 12). The baptism of the Holy Spirit or "the gift of the Holy Ghost" is always dependent upon real repentance and is accompanied by remission of sins. This experience is the blood-bought right of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. To "receive" is to take or to claim, and by simple prayer and faith that to which we have a right (Acts 4:31; 8: 15, 16; Luke 11:15; I John 5:14, 15). By making Jesus Lord and Christ we shall receive the promise (v. 39) which, Peter declared, was for Jewish believers, their children for coming generations, and "all that are afar of even as many as the Lord our God shall call." I e. gentiles of every coming century. In other words, Pentecost was but an episode which unhered in an age, the age of the Holy Spirit, and he is for every child of God, Jewish and gentile, in every age and in every church. During that apostolic age every new manifestation of the spirit through its accompanying addition to the number of believers—"The Lord added day by day those that were saved many believers; believers were the more added multitudes of both men and women the word of God increased; a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith." Peter's sermon honors the Scripture, Christ and the Holy Spirit. The spirit can and does use the living word in preparing men for the kingdom of God. By REV. HOWARD W. ROPE Instructor in Brasília, Moody 2020 Institute of Chicago 1. A Good Soldier Will Enlist—He knows that he can serve his cause better in the regular army than by fighting alone. Guerrilla warfare as a rule is ineffective, demoralizing, and disreputable. It damages the very cause it tries to help. Even so, a good soldier of Jesus Christ will take his place in the church. There he can work most effectively; there he will have the help of other ```markdown ``` Christians; but, above all, there dwells his lord and master, whose constant prayer is, "Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory." Nor does the good soldier stop to inquire whether all the members are congenial or faithful. If every member but himself were unfaithful, it would still be his duty and privilege to join the church because Christ is there. Should a soldier refuse to put on the uniform his sincerity would be questioned. The follower of Jesus Christ who refuses to join the church is justly liable to the same suspicion. Moreover, he damages the very cause which he desires to help, for an outsider who ought to be in the church brings as much reproach upon the cause as an insider who ought to be out. II. A Good Soldier Will Not Entangle Himself With Outside Matters—What would you think of a soldier who should report for duty bringing with him a dog and a fishing rod and a bicycle? He would doubtless be told that while these things were well enough in their place, he was expected to fight and not to amuse himself. It is said that a soldier who enlisted in the Civil war took along his kit of watchmaker's tool and, while they were in camp he did considerable business. But one day when the order came to strike tents and prepare for battle, he looked around his tent in dismay and exclaimed, "Why, I can't possibly go, for I have twelve watches to repair which I have promised by Saturday night." That man had forgotten what he enlisted for. In like manner there are Christians who entangle themselves with worldly companions and questionable amusements to such an extent as to greatly hinder their usefulness and influence. JII. A Good Soldier Cheye Orders.—He simply goes where he is sent and does what he is told to do. Seldom does he know the full intent of even his own movements. Like the brave band which Tennyson has made immortal: Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Gallant six hundred. So the good soldier of Jesus Christ will obey orders. Enlistment means entire surrender, and henceforth the great question of life is, "Lord, what wilt you have me to do?" Nor will he argue the question of duty, but invariably give his master the Benefit of the doubt. It is to be feared that some disciples have not reached this point. IV. A Good Soldier Will Endure Hardship—He expects it. Sleepless nights and weary days, forced marches and scanty fare, probable sickness and possible death—these are what he looks forward to; but if these are the price of liberty, he is willing to pay it. When Garibaldi was going out to battle he told his troops what he wanted them to do. They said: "General, what are you going to give us for all this?" "I don't know what else you will get; but you are sure to get hunger and cold and wounds and death. How do you like it!" His men stood for a moment in silence then they cried. "We are the men, we are the men." That is the spirit of the true soldier, and how common it is thank God! When the first Napoleon was in his glory, he had what he called his Old Guard, a body of tried veterans, picked men from the whole army. He always held them in reserve; but when danger was imminent he would ride along the line and say, "Soldiers of the Old Guard, the liberties of France are in your hands. You have never failed her yet and I know you will not now. Soldiers of the Old Guard, forward march!" Instantly from the whole hattailon would come the cry, "Vive Napoleon! Vive in France!" and with one wild hurrah they would follow him into the thickest of the fight to the cannon's mouth, anywhere, and always to victory—always set once. Soldiers of Jesus Christ, your l astor needs an Old Guard in a ory church, a little company of tried n am and women upon them he can at rays raby, workers wh b) will not shift nor compain, who are willing to do their own shine, and treat, ten, if not sorry. Who will take the Old Guard. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Guinn Memorial A. M. B. Church, Brooklyn. Preaching 10:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday-school 5:30 p.m. M. C. H. 6:30 p.m. Class. 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Choir meeting, Friday. 7:30 p.m. Board meeting, Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Commission, first Sunday. Rev. Wilbur T. B. Harewood, Pastor. Alen A. M. B. Mission Church, 141 N. Sixteenth Street. Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 2 p.m. Rev. O. W. Harris, Pastor. St. Mark's A. M. B. Eton Church, 5728 Bermudan Street. Preaching 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Class Friday. 7 p.m. Sunday school 9 p.m. S. D. Davis, 124 E. Lefflingwell ave., Pastor. Grief Mission A. M. B. Church, Bleak avenue, Boston Ma., Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday school, 8 p.m. Weekly meetings, Wednesday 9 p.m. Rev. J. W. Graham, Pastor. Pilgrim Chapel, 1601 Baker avenue. East St. Louis, Ill. Preaching 11 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. Rev. T. Paris, Pastor. St. James M. E. Church, 4123 Papin- Presaching services at 10:45 every Sunday morning and 7:45 m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Class meeting every Friday night Christian endeavor at 6:45 p. m. Rev John Boone, Pastor, 4123 Papin street St. Luke's A. M. E. Mission. Sunday school 10 o'clock. Preaching 11 o'clock. Class. 3 o'clock. Prayer meet- ing. Wednesday night. League. Friday night. Rev. J. Wesley Baker, Minister, Lillwood, Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES. All Saints Episcopal Church, Garrison and Lennox Hall. Sunday: Holy Com- munion. 7:00 a.m. Prayer and sermon 11:30 a.m. m. Sunday prayer and sermon 1:00 p.m. Breaking prayer and sermon 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. Litany 10:30 a.m. m. Breaking prayer 8:00 p.m. Friday. Litany 10:30 p.m. Rev. M. C. M. Mass roster. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES. Continental Christian Church. 4299 Ken- nethy Church. Preaching 11 a.m. m. Sun- day school 10:30 a.m. Breaking sermon p.m. m. C. E. Society. 1 p.m. Computer at st N. A. Mitchell Pastor. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 7727 Lawton Avenue, Sundays 8 p. m. Fridays 8 p. m. J. S. Weatherford, rector; R. Duke, secretary. All Souls' Spiritualist Church holds services every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 7:45 p. m. In their new chapel at 3441 Pine street. Message services by Mra. C. Armstead, J. B. Bates, Pastor. GATHOLIC CHURCH. St. Elizabeth Catholic Church—Sunday, Saturdays, second Mass at 3:30 a. m. with short晨祷 Mass (High Mass), 3:30 and sermon afternoon at 3:30; Sunday school, Social meeting and benediction (Hospital) weekly days Mean 4 a.m. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD HIS Division street. Preschool at 1 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Midwives training at 10 a.m. and Friday nights. Rev. L. W. Johnson Mardalena Baptist Church, MSS Barcourt street, Presbyterian every Sunday 11, A. M. and I. P. M. Sunday school at M. P. Praver Meeting every Thursday night Rev J. W. Hirshus pastor Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1489 N 11th Street, Barcourt Square, Sunday 11 A. M. S. P. M. and S. M. Praver at I. P. M. B. Y. P. U. 1:50 P. M. Mission Circle fourth Sunday in each month Gov. D. W. Morris, pastor. PRESSYTERIAN CHURCHES. Bevere Presbyterian Church, 901 N. Pine N. Sunday worship 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 m. Bible school 13:00 p. m. Praver meeting, Thursday 8:00 p. m. Rev. S. W. Parr, pastor. McPhester Memorial Presbyterian Church, Good and Orca Bible School Morning services 11:00 a.m. Brunting services 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 1:00 m. Praver meeting, Tuesday 7. J. W. Hirshus pastor ST. LUKES A. M. R. MISSION Sunday-school, 10 o'clock. Presch- ing 11 o'clock. Chan, 3 o'clock. Prayer meeting. Wednesday night. London, Bidday night. Rex, Melbourne. Prayer. Minister Browne Park. Fifth Baptist Church, 4125 Papin St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday-school, 10:00 a.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. Rev. J. T. Caston, Pastor. Bancester Baptist Church, 6117 Minerva v. Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. baccala school at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8 p.m. Rev. R. J. Buckner. Mt. Paphag Baptist Church, 6977 a.m. Broadway. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, 9719 Morgan St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 10:00. Prayer meeting 8:00 p.m. Rev. Harden Smith, pastor. Magdalene Baptist Church 8529 Bern ard St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 10:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev. Willis pastor. Patterson Ava. Baptist Church. 522 Patterson Ave. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 1:00 p. m. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p. m. Rev Charles Wilson, pastor. Shiloh Baptist Church. 4279 Garfield ave. Sunday services: 9:30 a. m., Sunday school. 11:00 a. m. and 9:30 p. m. Praying. Prayer meeting Thursday worships. Rev. Geo. W. Banton, pastor. Pilgrim Baptist Church. 4377 St. Louis ave. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Fridays 8 p. m. Rev. H. J. Goldsby caster. El Bethel Baptist Church. 688 Athlon ave. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Rev. B W Alexander, pastor. Galilee Baptist Church. — Preaching 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School. 9:30 a. m. Services 7:30 Wed- eaday Prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. Rev. M. Owens, Pastor. First Baptist Church, Kinloch. Mo. Preaching: 11:0 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sun- day school 10:00 a. m. Prayer meeting Rev. 8 p. m. Rev. Wm. Anderson master. First Baptist Church, Chayton. Mo. Preaching: 11:00 a. m. and 4 p. m. Sun- day school 9:00 a. m. Prayer meeting Rev. 9:00 p. m. Rev. W. L. Theses pastor. Tabernacle Church, Church, 2720 Pine St. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. R. S. P. U., 6:30 p. Wednesday, 5 p. m. Brotherhood meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. S. A. Moseley, Pastor. Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2811 Pine street—Service Sunday 11 a. m., 8 p. m. and 8 p. m. Babath School, 1:30 p. m. Tuesday and Friday prayer meeting, 8 p. m. Rev. T. B. Wolson, Pastor. St. John's Baptist Church, 840 Hodgman nont Ave. Services 11:30 a. m. and b. m. S. S. 8.25 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 m. Rev. F. C. Christmas, Pastor. Sample Ave. a,bptist Church at 831 N. Sempra. Prayer meeting on Tuesday and Friday night. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. M. Olivet Baptist Church, Pigott ave. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 8:00 a. m. B. Y. P. 1 p. m. Rev. S. P. Chosen, Pastor. Mossman Park First Baptist Church Crickwood. Mo.-Services: 11 a. m., 2:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school, 10:00 p. m. Mission Circle first Thursday in each month. Rev. Edward Doehfield Pastor. Providence Baptist Church, corner Kemery and Pendleton avenues. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Sunday school, 8:00 a. m. Prayer service, Thursday 7:00 p. m. Rev. Goo. W. Smith, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park-Preaching, Sunday, 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. LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church, Grace Bv. Minton, 1701 Morgan, Sunday-school, 2:00 p. m. Divine Service, 8 p. m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt, Pastor. Home Bible Sunday School, 2019 Howard Street, Biding to give away. All children and elderly people certainly in need of the Bible Sunday and Friday from 7:30 p. m. Free Christian message. WOLF BROTHERS Hair Straightening Outfit No more breaking at lamp chimneys. 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Mission service, third Friday, 8 p. m. business meeting Friday before the th Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. Mount Zien Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St. Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. Rev. William H. Harris, Pastor. Elleardville M. E. Mission—291 Cottage Ave. Preaching every Sunday 1 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sundayschool 9:45 a. m. Epworth League 7 p. m. Class meeting Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Bible Class Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Ladies' Aid and SewingCircle Fridays, 11 a. m. Rev. L. Holman, Pastor. WHEN IN NEED JOB PR Try The WOLF BROTHERS No more breaking or lamp chimneys. With one Straightening Comb or Curling Iron quickly and Alcohol Heater 80 cents Add Top Cents for Postage Length 4½ inches. Weight 5 oz. Thousands are using these outfits and recommend WOLF BROS. 1214 N. Senate A "BLEAC "Bleach-Ola" Bleaches the skin out natural. Does not rub off like powder PRICE. 50 CENTS "Spanish Egg Shampoo." Make Drug Stores or Post Paid. I pay Send 10c for samples a W. L. Waddell, Box 276 DRUGS CANDEIS J. M. C. Drug 2601 OLIVE STREET. SUNDRIES C LADIES READ 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, seat prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. QUICK SERVICE The manager of the Quick Service Express for a number of years has noticed the hardships experienced by women who are compelled to use the street cars, as a conveyance of their washings to and from their homes. The Quick Service Company is prepared to save you from these hardships, such as waiting for cars in rain and snow, hanging on strap of a crowded car, while the basket of clothes remain on rear platform and the many other things too numerous to mention. We are prepared to cover all parts of the city. 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THEATRES AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER THIS WEEK The Perrin-Crosby Company, in its second week at The Booker Washington Theater, is offering another of its musical comedy programs of popular vaudeville numbers. Every member of the company gets a chance at the spot light in the various numbers. Sid Perrin presents his acrobatic eccentricity in a Chinese song and dance entitled "Chop Suey Sue," supported by the entire company. Miss Crosby appears several times, the most conspicuous being in the "Base Ball Reg" and "The Heavenly Reg," two excellent numbers. Mr. Perrin does a violin solo stunt on a cigar box and goes big. Other members of the company who get an opportunity to display their talent are: Little Jeff in "I've Got the Rumatiz," Miss Augustine and Jeff in "Somebody knows;" Mrs. Jeffrys in "There's a Little Lane;" Stout and Jeffrys in a Deaf, Dumb and Blind act and others in tuneful and artistic song and dance numbers. The show closes with a comedy oddity by the company, entitled, "The Two Brothers Return." Little Jeff and Williams as the impostors and Cooper and Hart as the real brothers get much humor out of the complications until they discover they are all exconvicts and decide to keep "mum" and have a good time together. Miss Perry, of the Russell-Owens Company, is so added member of the show this week. Billie McClain and wife passed through the city Monday. Bob Russell, Billie Owens and George Freeman, with a picked company are showing in East St. Louis this week. It is stated that the Russell-Owens Company will be reorganized. Smith-Bright Players Next Week Return to The Booker Washington Theater in a New Play, "For His People." The Smith-Bright Players, the Company that made such a big hit in "Our Father" at the Booker Washington Theater a few weeks ago, will return to that house next week in a new dramatic racial production entitled, "For His People." This promises to be one of the biggest attractions of the season at Mr. Turpin's popular theater. BILLY KING IN "THE HIRED HUSBAND" Be sure to see "The Hired Husband," the big photo play with Billy King in the star role, at the Booker Washington Theater, Saturday and Sunday, January 15 and 16. SMART SET AT PRINCESS Talented Company Headed by Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt and Bianche Thompson, Present "George Washington Bullion Abroad." Best Ever Shown Here. The Smart Set Company appearing at the Princess Theater this week are presenting "show far superior to any thing heretofore offered by a road organization of Colored talent. In "George Washington Bullion Abroad," Mr. Whitney and his capable assistants have a vehicle that offers an opportunity to display talent rather than the time-worn low and unscout Negro burlesque vulgarity. This is the first time that St. Louisans have been treated to the artistic side of Negro stage craft and theater goers here well appreciate ```markdown ``` GEORGE COOPER, JR. The Talented Young Actor With the Perrin and Crosby Company at The Booker Washington the display. Large crowds have attended each show and since the weather has settled, standing room is at a premium. Three acts, 7 scenes and 22 musical numbers are required to round out an interesting plot that calls for thrilling situations, beautiful scenery and elegant costumes. There are so many real stars in the company, and their work so praiseworthy that it would take much space to give a creditable review. Suffice it to say that aside from the principals already mentioned, the following deserve notice for their artistic work: Ethelyn and Luke Scott, in the "Dance of Death;" Hattie Ackers, as "Moana Sweet;" Will Dixon, as "Smooth;" in fast all, the principals are well trained and talented and the chorus is par excellent. The company closes here with Saturday night's performance. Just a word of praise for Salem Tutt Whitney, who has always aspired to higher art in Negro performances and Manager J. Martin Free, who is making it possible for such talent to display itself. They have captured St. Louis. Enthralling Story, Showing the Betrayal of Christ Will be Shown at the Comet Theater Next Tuesday. Was Judas willing to betray the Master because he believed that Christ could and would deliver himself from his captors! There are many students of the Bible who contend so and who say that Judas was not wholly bad at heart. The important point is that Jesus of Nazareth would not and did not save himself from death by a violation of natural laws. In the production of "The Shadow of Nazareth," the director has used the scriptural passages as the basis of his story, supplementing them with a few imaginative scenes to carry the play to a tremendous climax. For months Christ had been preaching to the multitudes, healing their afflictions and gaining converts to His Cause. One after another, his disciples had been chosen until there were twelve, including the traitor, Judas Iscariot. Barabbas was arrested for the murder, of Gabriias, who sneered at Judith whom Barabbas loved. He was imprisoned by Pilate at the command of Caiaphas who also loved Judith. Later Judith, to satisfy her lover Caiaphas, persuaded Judas to betray the Master. Pilate washed his hands of the affair and Christ was crucified. The people cried aloud for the release of Barabbas and Pilate obeyed and set him free. Barabbas, having looked upon the face of the Master, was shaken with fear. With Judith, he went to the hill and beheld the sign of the Cross in the heavens. Judas, the traitor, hanged himself. When Judith viewed his body she became insane from grief and terror. Seeking out her lover, Caiaphas, she stabbed him and then turned the dagger upon herself. The sublime production has been produced with the reverence for its sacred theme and will be appreciated by young and old. It is a tragedy of the Scriptures, a sublime story of the crucifixion pre-sented in three parts by an all star caste. Don't fail to see it at the Comet Theater, 21st and Market St., next Tuesday, January 18, from 1 p. m. until midnight. Admission. 5 ceps. NEW BILL AT THE COMBET Mondays—"The Girl and the Game." Thursdays—"Graft." Saturdays—"The Red Circle." "Are you going to be one of my 5,000 customers this year?"—Clinton T. Walker, the furniture man. The parlors of Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble will be open each evening until 10 o'clock. Those wishing a hampoo, scalp treatment, facial massage or manicure, will be served as well during the day. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, 2001 Lawrence Ave. JUDGE'S RULINGS HELP MRS. MOHR CONFESSION IMPLICATING WOMAN IN MURDER CASE MUST BE DISREGARDED. PROMISED $5,000 FOR BEED Negro Says He Was Pledged Inamu- ity If Death Was Accomplished —Furnished Money for Weapon- on and Motorcycle. Providence, R. I. Jan. 14.—Further testimony bearing on the charge by the prosecution that Cecil V. Brown and Henry H. Spellman, negroes, on trial for the murder of Dr. C. Franklin Mohr, had made statements admitting their part in the crime and implicating Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mohr, the physician's widow, was presented. Mrs. Mohr, a joint defendant, is charged with having instigated the murder. The court ruled that these alleged confessions were admissible, but must be disregarded so far as they concerned Mrs. Mohr. William F. O'Neil, chief inspector of police, testified that the alleged statements were made voluntarily. "I asked Spellman why he shot at Miss Burger, and why Brown fired at Dr. Mohr," O'Nell said, "and he said he did it because Mrs. Mohr wanted it done, and that she promised to give $5,000 to have it done. Brown told me that he was to get $2,000, Healls, Dr. Mohr's chauffeur, $2,000 and Spellman $1,000. I then had Mrs. Mohr arrested." When questioned in detail concerning Brown's confession, O'Nell said: "Brown told me that Mrs. Mohr sent for him on the night of August 30 and told him to prepare to kill the doctor--that she could stand it no longer. He said Mrs. Mohr told him there was something in it for him--that she would put him in the garage to work and not to be afraid, as she stood in with the detectives in Newport and the judges in Providence and that it would all blow over in a couple of days. He said that Mrs. Mohr had directed him a month before to go to Boston and purchase a revolver. Brown stated that he did so and that Mrs. Mohr would do it herself. He also said Mrs. Mohr gave him $100 to buy a motorcycle." LUTHERAN MINISTERS GO AFTER PRESIDENT WILSON. Philadelphia, Jan. 14.—Characterizing President Wilson as pro-British, and unfit to hold office, the pastors of German Lutheran churches in this city and vicinity held a meeting at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church, which was attended by 500 German-American citizens. The meeting was the first of a series, it was announced to be held for the purpose of instructing German-Americans how to vote in the next presidential election. Speeches condemning President Wilson were made and a set of resolutions drawn and adopted calling for an embargo on arms and ammunition from this country. Calls President Unfit. Rev. Von Boose, a Lutheran minister of Wilmington, was one of the principal speakers, and he pitched into the president at the outset of his address. "You should vote only for a strict neutral," he said. "We don't want to vote for a man like Wilson. He is too pro-British. Give us a real, through glove American, and do not let the presidency be corrupted by either English or German sympathizer." The Rev. Von Boose took a fling at bomb-plotters, and said any who were guilty of such outrages were not Americans, but people who were trying to promote anarchy here. He also protested against Americans manufacturing arms or ammunition for the allies. FORD PARTY PICKS DELEGATES Picka Men Who Are to Remain Abread and Urge Peace on Belligarents. The Hague, Jan. 14.—The Ford expedition has elected the following American members of the permanent peace board to sit in Europe indefinitely with the purpose of using all efforts to settle the war: William Jennings Bryan, Henry Ford, Miss Jane Addams, Rev. Charles P. Aked and Mrs. Joseph Fels of Philadelphia. Five other members will be chosen as alternates. The board will be composed of an equal number of members from the neutral countries and will remain in the Hague or Stockholm with the financial backing of Ford. Each member will receive a salary, and the entire expenses of the board probably will amount to $500,000 yearly. Marries Just Before Death. Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 14—Advised that he had but a few hours to live. Earl B. Carland, son of a contractor, married his boyfriend sweetheart. Justice a lawyer and Good Samaritan. MONTENEGRO CRUSHED BY TEU- TONS ASKS CRESSATION OF MOSTIEIES. 一 London, Jan. 14.—Another decisive stage in the Balkan situation has been reached with Montenegro now following Serbia in virtual absorption by the invading forces. It was learned that Austria and Montenegro had come to an armistice, this being construed as the last act of the little country after having its capital, Cetinje, dominated by the Austrian capture of Mount Loveen. Whether King Nicholas will continue the unequal struggle is considered doubtful, but the accepted view of the best posted men in London is that Montenegro has virtually passed under Austrian control. Italy had so much at stake that officials and diplomats had been waiting anxiously for the steps Italy would take to relieve Montenegro and at the same time avert another Austrian extension on the Adriatic. It was believed that dynastic reasons would play a part in Italy's assistance of Montenegro, as King Nicholas' daughter is the wife of the king of Italy, but help from that quarter did not arrive, as the Italian expedition was landed further south, in Albania, and has not been heard from since. Attack on Saloniki Pressed. Rome, Jan. 14—The attack of the Textonic allies on the entente forces defending Saloniki is being developed on a large scale, according to the Athens correspondent of the Glorale d'Italia. The German commander of the attacking forces will make use of Austrian, Bulgarian and Turkish forces. The participation of the Turks has been doubtful, he adds, but it is now certain that they will be included in the attacking army. Five Miles From Antivari. Paris, Jan. 14.—Austrian forces advancing from Cattaro and Budna have reached Mitchits, five miles from Antivari, which is being bombarded by the Austrian long-range guns, according to a dispatch to T'Oeuyre. GO ON STUMP FOR DEFENSE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE A SERIES OF SPEECHES. New York, Jan. 14.—A Washington dispatch to the New York World says: "Convinced that the accelerators of the opposition to his legislative program, including the national defense, have reached the high water mark in their activities, the president is planning to take a personal hand in the game with a view of presenting the administration side of the argument. That he does not intend to permit William Jennings Bryan to monopolize the attention of the voters of the country is manifest from the program which the president and his cabinet have agreed upon tentatively. "This in substance, contemplates an appeal direct to the voters of the country for their support of the conservative plans of the government for providing an adequate national defense and for raising the money with which to pay for it. The president and the members of his cabinet will direct their efforts, not only toward the people at large, but upon the members of their own party in congress. The personal share of the president will be in the nature of a series of speeches, beginning the latter part of this month and continuing at intervals during the contest in congress over the bills making suitable provision for increased army and navy facilities along the lines outlined by him in his address to congress on the opening day. "The first of these speeches will be made in New York on January 27. On that date the president will address the Railway Men's Business Association." 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