St. Louis Argus

The St. Louis Argus lynch Law Has Taken That Number Without Trial and Uncle Sam Says "I Am Helpless." On Account of 19 Being Slain On The Border of Mexico The Cry Is "Send 50,000 Soldiers To Protect Life And Property." Galveston, Texas.—Gen. Funston is ready to make a dash into the wilds of Mexico about 20,000 troops are at his command. From all indications there will be a long gruesome struggle before this conflict is over. The movements of the United States troops have been slow and well directed. The officers seem to not know just where they are. The general belief is that Carranza and Villa will finally get together against invasion of the United States troops. Further indications are that Japan TEST CASES TAKEN TO FEDERAL COURT Two Petitions Filed in United States District Court by Different Interests to Prevent Enforcement of New Law. ment of Segregation were filed in the District Court, Judge Dyer presiding; February 13. One petition is filed under the legal advice of George B. Webster and Isaac H. Lionberger, supported by a quartette of Colored ministers; the other by Joseph Wheless, supported by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Judge Dyer has placed the hearing for both cases for March 28. The Argus herewith prints a letter by Attorney Wheless, explaining the status of the case: - March 15, 1916. Dear Dr. Curtis: As it appears, from your inquiry, that some misunderstanding exists among some of your people as to the status of the suit which was filed the other day in the Federal Court against the city and others to enjoin the enforcement of the so-called "Segregation Ordinances," I take pleasure in complying with your request to make a brief explanation of the situation. The suit was filed by me last Monday morning, and was then presented by Colonel Blodgett and myself to Judge Dyer. As the judge was then on the bench, and preparing to hear a case on trial, we simply presented the bill, and handed to the judge a blank "order, to show cause," with the re- quest that he sign the same at his early convenience. As the bill is some twenty odd pages in length, it was. of course important for the judge to read it at the time, and naturally he could not properly make the order to show cause until he had read the bill and advised himself of the propriety of making the order. He evidently read the bill, in connection with the legal authorities which we furnished him, as he issued the order to show cause the same afternoon or the next morning, as you probably noticed in the newspapers yesterday afternoon. The order to show cause is returnable on March 28. No surprise need be felt in the failure of the judge to grant a "temporary restraining order," for the reason that we did not request any such order, but simply asked for an "order to show cause why an injunction should not issue;" and the question of issuing a temporary injunction will come up to be disposed of on the hearing on March 28. The authorities which we furnished to the court, upon presenting the bill, fully sustain the juridiction of the Federal Courts to entertain a bill of this kind for the purpose of enjoining the enforcement of an unconstitutional city ordinance; and our bill makes a prima facie case for injunctive relief, as is evidenced by the fact that after studying the bill and the authorities presented, the court issued the order to show cause. Not, as you will understand, if the bill failed to show a prima facie right to an injunction under the in "Watchfully Waiting" their opportunity to retaliate for what they call injustice and discriminations heaped upon them by the United States, so the situation is growing worse every day. The conflict will be long and hard, the lives of many American soldiers will be sacrificed. The Negroes of Galveston have entered suit against the United States Government on account of ill treatment at the hands of the government officials. circumstances, the court would not have made the order to show cause. Therefore, you may rest secure in the knowledge that we have pleaded a good case and we are very confident of sustaining our bill, and securing an injunction to prevent any attempt to enforcement of these unjust ordinances. With the hope that this explanation will serve to give your people an intelligent understanding of the legal situation, and with my good wishes to yourself and for the success of the fight which we are making in common for American rights, I am Special to The Argus. Cincinnati, O.—A good-sized bomb was exploded in political circles of Ohio when Ralph W. Tyler, of Columbus, and former auditor for the navy, filed his petition to be a candidate for delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention. His name will now go on the official ballot to be voted for at the April primaries by all Republican voters in Ohio. Tyler is the first Colored man in 49 years to aspire for this honor. The Republican slate makers refused to place a Colored man on the slate for delegate to the national convention, although the Colored vote is one-seventh of the total Republican vote in the state, and although Ohio's quota of representation will be 38 delegates. All the slate-makers would agree to was to give the Colored voters one alternate delegate-at-large and an alternate has no vote, merely gets the honor of wearing a 25-cent badge pinned to his coat lapel. REFINISHING WORK Old lighting fixtures, beds, hardware and brass work of all kinds refinished and made as good as new by the improved method. Send your old fixtures and brass work to me, or send me a postal, or phone me and I will call and give an estimate of any work you wish to have done in the refinishing line. My charges are reasonable. Phone Lindell 2073-R. EDWARD WAYLOR, 3511½ Lawton Ave. REMOVAL I have removed from my former address, 3208 Pine, to 3231a Lawton and would be pleased to have my customers and friends call. Thanking you for your past support, I beg to remain yours very respectfully. Mme. J. E. Anderson. RICHARD E. HARRISON'S RECITALS The series of recitals which have just been closed in this city by Mr. Richard H. Harrison were without a doubt the best the St. Louisans have witnessed. After appearing at five different places in a score or more different subjects there were still calls for his appearance at other places. Mr. Harrison appeared before the pupils and teachers of Summer High School of this city on Friday and the best critics say he is at the Zenith of his career. Among the popular subjects were the "Merchant of Venice," "Julius Caesar," "Macbeth," "Damon and Pythias," and others. He has already return engagements here for June. Get your placards cheap at the Angus Publishing Co., 2341 Market St. --- ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY.MARCH,17.1916. Hear Judge Selden P. Spencer at Met. A.M.E. Zion Church Sunday The new church directory will go to press April 1. All ministers who wish to have their churches entered should call at this office on or before April 1 and give their order of services. We charge a fee of only 25 cents to pay cost of setting. All churches failing to reply to this notice will be dropped from the list. Just as a celebration of what has been done, the "Y" is to have a "Monster Meeting" at the Metropolitan church, Sunday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m. Judge Selden P. Spencer will be the speaker. At this meeting, all who have not made their first payment will have an opportunity to do so. A large crowd will doubtless turn out to hear the judge, and keep up the interest in the "Y" project. Many loyal subscribers have already paid in part and others have paid in full, their pledge to the building fund for the new Y. M. C. A. Over four thousand dollars has been paid in, and announcement is made that every day others are paying up. On Saturday night one man whose salary is not large, sent in his fifty dollars ($50.00). The collections have been most gratifying and show very clearly that the subscribers mean to have the new "Y" in record time. Brooklyn, which put on their campaign near the time of St. Louis, has gone a little ahead in the matter of paying up. Over six thousand dollars has been paid by the Brooklyn subscribers, and our citizens will doubtless pay up their pledges, in order that St. Louis may surpass other cities in the collection as it did in the campaign. Plans for the new building are going forward without stop. Mr. Albert NOTICE TO The new church directory writers who wish to have their church fice on or before April 1 and give to a fee of only 25 cents to pay cost reply to this notice will be dropped SPRING OPENING OF THE H. A. SMITH TAILORING AND FUR-NISHINGS FOR MEN AND WOMEN The public is cordially invited to come and view the most brilliant collection of woolens, furnishings for men and women and millinery. Owing to the great demand for ladies' goods, Mr. Smith has decided to provide a line of high class goods for their selection. Shirt waists, stockings, handkerchiefs, etc. Gloves fitted. In the millinery line will be found all the latest shapes, colors and straws in hats, trimmed and untrimmed. Formal opening days Thursday, March 23, Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, 1916. NOTICE TO RENTERS The Parkway Apartments, 3500 Lawton Ave., are being newly decorated and put in good order. Single or two-room suites, furnished or unfurnished, gas for cooking, baths. Phone, Lindel 3098. 3-17-4T. A BOYS' BAND The future Colored Men's Club, of Delaney School, has organized a brass band. The band has been equipped with instruments, through the generosity of patrons and friends of Delaney School. Mr. Luther K. Baker is the instructor of the band, and the boys are very enthusiastic over the progress that they are making. Mr. John R. Steele has general supervision over the boys, and is very proud of them. BONITA PROGRESSIVE CLUB MEETS The Bonita Progressive Club met at their headquarters, 4158 W. Belle, March 18. The club was organised Dec. 9, 1915, and has been compulsious in the political field. The boys worked hard against segregation, but were defended like all loyal race men; but find consolation in the fact that they did their best and only submitted to overwhelming forces. If you wish to join this club and be active in race progressiveness, notify the president, W. B. Goodrich, 4036 Cook, or Secretary R. S. Proctor, 4009 Fairfax. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 22. Officers: W.B. Goodrich, president and secretary; F. H. Gray, vice president; R. S. Proctor, secretary; J. L. Caston, assistant secretary; G. W. Slayton, chairman; A. Taylor, chaplain; C. E. Proctor, reporter. B. Groves, who built the German's Savings Bank and the Majestic Hotel has been chosen architect. Immediately Mr. Groves left on a trip East to see the most modern Association Building, so that the new "Y" may lack nothing. V. M. C. A. COLLECTION CAMPAIGN Standing of Teams Up to 6 p. m., Tuesday, March 14 Team Capt. Amt. Sub. Paid in Amt. Per Cent 14 T. A. Curtis... $4,860.00 $463.00 9½ 1 C. H. Turner... $4,637.50 399.00 8 6 Milton Roland... 1,754.00 371.00 21 12 L. H. Bradbury... $0,704.00 297.85 6 5 T. A. Marshall... $2,623.00 282.45 8½ 9 C. H. Brown... $3,516.00 280.10 8 20 M. A. Grant... $2,425.65 230.85 9½ 13 P. W. Moseley... $2,787.50 217.00 6 7 S. B. Wallace... $2,835.50 177.00 6 11 L. S. Williams... $2,511.50 150.50 6 3 J. W. Myers... $6,078.75 150.00 2½ 12 L. F. Ford... $3,416.50 145.00 4 1 G. E. B. Jones... $2,085.75 124.00 5 12 R. D. Hamilton... $3,206.00 194.00 3 13 W. R. Hill... $3,049.50 88.75 2½ 14 J. S. Shaffner... $603.50 72.00 12 15 C. Q. Clark... $1,476.50 57.00 3 16 R. C. Haskell... $1,264.50 55.00 4 16 J. A. H. Harrison $1,932.60 60.00 2½ 5 172.50 9.25 5 Campaign Com. 10,012.00 247.35 3 Total from teams... 3,366.10 Amt. rec.-team unknown 482.69 Total 14,448.78 CHURCHES will go to press April 1. All ministers entered should call at this of their order of services. We charge of setting. All churches failing to od from the list. SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS. A nice audience greeted the boys in their opening concert last Sunday at Pythian Hall. The manager, Major McKroy, promises even a better program for next Sunday, 19th, and from time to time. The change will enable the boys to keep up a general interest for the public. Remember next Sunday at Pythian Hall the Odd Fellows Boys' band at 2:30 p.m. LAST LECTURE The last lecture of the winter series, given by the Ellendaville Civic League will take place at St. James Church, Penilleton and St. Ferdinand Avenues, Sunday afternoon, March 19, at 4 o'clock. The speaker on this occasion will be Hon Nelson Cunliff, commissioner of parks and recreation. The subject of his discourse will be, "Neighborhood Amusements." Admission free. CARONDELET NEWS We have been quiet for several weeks, not much news socially. On the 6th inst. Miss Viola Taylor was hostess to the Y. L. P. club from 3 to 6 p.m. After regular business and a lengthy discussion of the paper read by Miss J. Steele, an appetizing repast was served by the hostess and the club adjourned to meet the third Saturday in March at the home of Miss Ella Pratt. Etta L. Word, president; Grace V. Anthony, secretary. Last Tuesday evening some of the enthusiastic men of Carondelet met at the residence of Rev. Z. P. Harris to formulate plans for starting a Negro Grocery. Co. Mrs. M. J. Purnell was indisposed last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Haley, of Jefferson Ave., have moved to their home at 6720 Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Officier, Jr., have moved to 949 Filmore street, where they will be pleased to see their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ponyard are now living at 6311 Pennsylvania Ave. The closing exercises of the Delany Evening School were well attended. Much credit should be given to the teachers and the participants for the interesting programme. Many white friends were seen in the audience. Show the value of your note by making your first payment on your Y. M.C.A. pledge. "Lord Earlington's Broken Vow" The semi-comic drama in five acts entitled, "Lord Earlington's Broken Vow, or Uncle Plunk," will be presented by the authoress, Mrs. Ruth Shelton, under the auspices of the White Rose Troop No. 2, benefit of St. James A. M. E. Chureh, on Thursday evening, April 13, at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine St. Admission, 25 cents. Program begins at 8 p. m. Matinee, Saturday, April 15, at Booker Washington Theater, 23rd and Market Sts. Program begins at 2:30 p. m. Tickets on sale at Street Bros. pharmacy. Mrs. Belle Keene, captain, Rev. W. H. Peck, pastor. LENTEN PREACHERS AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH Dr. Z. B. T. Phillips, rector of St. Peter's Church, will preach Wednesday, March 22, at 8 p. m., and Rev. Chas. F. Blaisdell, Rector of the Church of St. Philip the Apostle, will be the speaker for Friday, March 24, at 8 p. m. Dr. Phillips is the best known pulpit orator of the church in St. Louis, and Mr. Blaisdell is an earnest, interesting speaker. All are urged to attend these services and hear these noted ministers, regardless of their church connections. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Covenant services at 11 a. m., Sunday, had a splendid attendance. All present seemed to be filled with the spirit and testified of the goodness of God. The Sunday-school lesson was very interesting. Kev. H. B. Wilkins, associate editor of the Clarion, preached for us at 8 p. m., from Psalms 24:3. Theme, "Who is Who." The sermon was very instructive and will have a lasting impression in the minds of all who heard it. Our revival services will begin next Sunday at 8 p. m. All Christians are requested to lay aside every weight and be prepared to enter the gospel race. CENTREAL BAPTIST NOTES The T. C. Choral Symphony, which is now directed by Miss Georgiana L Dickson, will sing Sunday at both morning and evening services. From now on the symphony will sing on the third Sunday of each month. All are invited to attend baptizing Sunday night. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHUECH NOTES By Bessie Page Visitors and strangers are always welcome. The members are showing their loyalty to Dr. Mosley for his excellent pastorate and deep interest in the church affairs. Miss Eulee Smith is making special arrangements for the B. Y. P. U. Entertainment. Sunday, March 26, is Baby Sunday. Sunday Dr. Mosley will preach the third part of the subject, "Faith." Our visitors Sunday were Mrs. Baynes, wife of Dr. Baynes, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett, of 3440 Pine St. Literary Society every Monday night. All are welcome. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST DOINGS We call upon the members and friends of our church to make good their pledges on the pipe organ fund not later than 19th inst. The Carnegie Corporation, of New York, have agreed to provide the last half of $700 on condition that the church raise the first half by March the 31. We will speak of the prize contest for the Negro doll in our next number. Rev. Dr. Peck, pastor of the St James A. M. E. Church, and his congregation, have agreed to be with us on the fourth Lord's Day, March 26, at 3 p. m. to help us in this struggle. Rev. J. K. Park, pastor of Pleasant Green Church, was with us March 2 and gave us a lift, he will help us again before the campaign closes. Rev. E. Calvin Cols has moved into his old home, 3121 Fair Ave., where he will be glad to receive his friends at any time. LANE TABERNACLE NOTES Pastor N. L. Smith will fill the pulpit Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday night an entertainment by the auxiliary board--moving picture show of superb character. Tuesday night a reception will be tendered the captains of the recent rally. All the members are urged to be present. Visitors are always welcome. SEGREGATED PREPAREDNESS AN ISSUE Mayors in Convention Turn Down In-Offensive Resolution Offered by Mr. Bolden. Would Recognize Colored Man as Free Man. At least 500 men and women attended the banquet which closed the meeting of the Mayors' Committee Upon National Defense of the cities of the United States, Saturday night, March 4. About thirty mayors of cities and a number of delegate mayors appointed by mayors and a few society people, all interested in the welfare of the nation, were guests in the city. Conspicuous among the appointed deligates was a Colored man, Mr. Richard M. Bolden, appointed as a delegate by Mayor John P. Mitehell, of New York City. Among the many resolutions handed into the committee on resolutions was one drafted by Mr. Bolden, as follows: "St. Louis, Mo., March 4, 1916. "To the Mayors and Delegates Hero Assembled Discussing Preparedness: "Whereas, The Colored people of the United States of America, industrious, patient, loyal and patriotic Americans heretofore, and are now willing to offer their bodies, mind and spirit, to serve our glorious country in any capacity that their training will place them when the call is made; be it "Resolved, That they shall be efficiently trained to defend our country north, south, east and west, in the home of the free and the land of the brave." This innocent, meaningless resolution went to the Committee on Resolutions and was there properly eremed. For the only Colored delegate at the Convention for Preparedness to presume that he was attending the meeting other than an onlooker was of itself more than the mayors could stand. That "they shall be efficiently trained" would have placed the Negro in the same regiment with the whites, and this was more than the patriotism of the mayors would tolerate. To have their proper sphere in the great nightmare of preparedness it was necessary to recognize the Colored man as a free man, which was incompatible with the ideas of the southern mayors in attendance at the convention. What became of this inoffensive resolution is best told in the words of John P. Herrman, as published in the "St. Louis Labor:" "In order to make the Colored man free for military preparedness it becomes necessary that he should be free from segregation, free to enjoy the rights accorded to the white man; otherwise he is only a vassal tied to the land. The patriotism of a vassal is a debatable problem that allows of no argument. The resolution was squelched; someone saw the import of the resolution after analysis and it was dropped like a hot potato. Segregation had made a vassal of the black man. A country divided against itself cannot endure and before a nation can defend itself against an outside foe it must be a unit on the inside. The hyphenated problem and the segregated Negro problem is a plague in this country that must first be dealt with and stamped out before the military preparedness can be carried much farther." DELEGATES TO CHICAGO CONVENTION Delegates to the Republican National Convention, to be held in Chicago in June, will be selected soon after the Excelsior Springs Convention, April 6. Two delegates and two alternates will be elected from each congressional district. The order of procedure is: a meeting in each ward to select delegates to the congressional district convention, when the delegates will be selected. In the twelfth district, the Negroes want a delegate and a concerted effort will be made to elect one. In fact this delegate, not only an alternate, is due the Negro voters of this district and only an injustice can prevent it. Hundreds have paid their Y. M. C. A. pledge. Have you? Let us bid on your next job of printing. 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It was a mystery to the other scribes to understand how it was that Morris caught on so easily, got the best of everything and went hobnobbing with royalty, until one day a petty officer approached one of the newspaper men and said: "Will you kindly tell me what state it is that Mr. Morris is governor off" The above calls to mind the fact that years ago George William Curtis, editor of the Easy Chair in Harper's Magazine, was in Oberammergan to witness the "Passion Play." Unfortunately he was late in arriving at the open air theater and all the seats except those reserved for high officials were gone. The editor was in despair until he had a bright idea. Approaching one of the high officials he said: "Has the duke of Hesse Castle dir the duke of Cambridge arrived yet?" "I think not," the official replied. "Too bad.' the editor remarked, "but when they arrive would you mind telling them that Mr. —, one of the electors of New York, is waiting for them?" 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To those who look upon the government as a big business concern demanding the supervision of a trained business man, the name of General du Pont carries a strong appeal, for there is no man more qualified to handle the big problems of today than this same softmade leader in constructive business. Moreover, both the public and private record of General du Pont will stand up well under the searchlight of political opposition. 1 GENERAL COLEMAN DJ PONT. Coleman du Pont was born in Kentucky and started his working life in the mines of the Blue Grass State. He stands today as one of the few successful men who have acquired their positions by methods that will stand scrutiny. He has been a producer—not a stock jobber. He has never antagonized any class of people. Capital and Labor alike admire him. Without self-advertisement he does more charity than do most men. He is an ardent advocate of good roads and believes that a really perfect system of highways will enhance the farmer's income and reduce the cost of living to the cities. He has built roads and given them to his state, always with a sound business scheme to perpetuate them and save them from being a burden to the taxpayers. He comes from a family more American than most—a family identified with the building of the nation since the Revolution. His grandfather was Thomas Jefferson's most valued personal friend and advisor in the time of great need during the dark days of the Republic. The great Powder Company with which he was formerly identified has supplied our government with all its powder at a price always named by our government officials themselves and never by the company. Because of his great executive ability and high standing in the business world, some of the shrewdest political minds in the country consider him as being one of the most likely "dark horses" for the Republican nomination. They point to the fact that his success in life would eliminate any need for a friendly Colonel House, or any other financial influence standing ever behind the presidential chair. Nor would he be compelled to take orders from any man or group of men. Another factor that the supporters of General du Pont are pointing to is his knowledge of military affairs. For sixteen years he has been identified with the soldiery of his state and is thoroughly alive to the necessity for preparedness. He has also had practical training in politics, having been a delegate to a number of State and National conventions, and serving as a member of the Republican National committee for many years. It is the splendid business training of General du Pont that is pointing the way for him to the nomination. For it is conceded on all sides that the biggest problems of this country at the close of the European war will be business problems, and there are few men among those mentioned, who have had his experience in coping with such huge problems. As a manager of constructive business and as a reorganizer, Coleman du Pont stands in a class by himself. Guy R. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Bunsey School Course of the Moody Bibble Institute, Chicago. (Copyright 1918, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON TEXT—Acts 5:26 45. GOLDEN TEXT—Understandest thou what thou readest?—Acts 8:10. Beginning at verse four, chapter eight, we enter upon the second great division of the Book of the Acta. It marks the beginning of preaching outside of Jerusalem and also the employment of lay-preachers. The persecution of the Jerusalem church was chiefly led by Paul (v. 3) and resulted in a wider dissemination of the good news (v 4.). Phillip the deacon went to Samaria where multitudes heard and saw (vv. 5, 8) and where a remarkable work of grace attended his dealing with Simon Magnus, who thought he could buy the gift of the Holy Spirit bestowed by the apostles (v. 9-24). The apostles returned to Jerusalem (v. 25) leaving Phillip to continue his great revival in Samaria. I. Divine Preparation. vv. 26, 27 a. The marvelous way God leads us; ways we do not comprehend, to accomplish his great designs is nowhere better illustrated than here. Philip's work would seem to demand his undivided and personal supervision, but he exhibits his superior wisdom by at once obeying this new command (Heb. 11:8). The Samaritan road joined the great Jerusalem highway to Egypt in the midst of uncultivated pasture land. Philip carried "sealed orders" and as he came to Gaza he met this man from the region south of Egypt, who was probably a Jewish proselyte, having adopted their religion, and was returning from worshiping at Jerusalem. II. Diligent Study. v. 27-29. Philip everhard this high official as he was reading aloud from the prophecy by isaiah, probably from the Greek translation. The Spirit directed Philip to join himself to this evidently honest inquirer, not because of his wealth and position but because he was a seaker after truth (John 7:17, Phil 28:9). This statesman gives us a most simple and practical illustration (v. 28 R. v.) of how to study the Bible and to improve the time occupied in bursing. Both Luke, who wrote the Book of Acts, and Philip, the evangelist, seem to accept all of Isaiah without reservation. This method of reading study is the one that will surely secure for us revelations from God. III. Direct Instruction. v. 30-35. We do not advocate indiscriminate assault upon every passing stranger in our desire to do personal work. Philip took each step as directed by the Holy Spirit. If we are attuned to the Spirit's "small voice" we will surely hear his "Go near" which will send us to those whom we may win for Christ. It is true that this passage from the prophet Isaiah is somewhat obscure and, apart from Jesus of Nazareth, irreconcilable. "In his humiliation his judgment (justice) was taken away"—a fair trial not given; "his generation who shall declare" (Am. R. V.) l. e., his contemporaries who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living (New Cent. Bible). Prof. G. A. Smith has declared that "none but prejudiced Jews have ever denied that this great prophecy, known as the fifty-third of Isaiah, was fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth, and achieved all of its details in him alone." Philip's question was a pertinent one; good for this present time, and the eunuch's reply was much more frank than many professed Christians of today would be willing to admit. We have one who is ready to guide even as God meet his ruler's need (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 Jno. 2:27). The importance of understanding is great (Matt. 13:19, 15:20, 24:15). The two portraits here presented of the Messiah are seemingly irreconcilable and are still a great puzzle to the Jews. Prince of peace, despised and rejected; Suffering Savior, King eternal; there are many such seeming paradoxes. IV. Declared Faith. v. 36-40. The eunuch had doubtless seen the rite of baptism in Jerusalem and at the first opportunity he desired to make public his new found faith. Baptism is confession and a symbol (Rom. 6:1-6) and immediately after the eunuch's declaration of faith (v. 37). Philip at once administered the rite, after which, his work being done, Philip is whisked away while the eunuch journeyed on "rejoicing." These two men were total strangers, yet this wayside conversation gains one who must have heralded far the Gospel as he witnessed along his journey and in his home land. Preparedness By REV. J. H. RALSTON Secretary of Correspondence, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago TEXT-Prepare to meet thy God—Amos 4:18 Preparedness is the word of the hour. Its application is to preparation in to preparation for national defense. Many newspapers and many patriotic citizens are now urging the United States government to prepare for war in the time of peace. This application of the idea to the nation has one strong competitor for consideration and that is preparation for man's eternal welfare. The preparedness first spoken of is PETER H. in connection with a possible enemy of greater present military strength. God is very strong, and if it is possible for man to so act that he encounters God as an enemy, is he able to meet him? Meeting God. What is it to meet God? Man meets God in his everyday obligations. Some of these are communal, while others are individual. Men are as communities and as individuals meeting God and they are enjoying or suffering the consequences. There is a certain meeting of God in death, the soul standing naked before him, and it is a very common expression in connection with the death of anyone to say, "He has gone to meet his God." When a judge in court sentences a prisoner to death he adds, "And may God have mercy on your soul." But the chief thing in mind is the meeting of God in the final judgment. Neither taking a chance, reformation, nor becoming religious will make this preparation; only belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savor will do it. The Outcome of Preparation. One outcome of such preparation will be an immediate blessing, the establishment of peace with God and the experience of the peace of God. There is the realization of man's true place in the universe. He was created in the image and likeness of God and he can never be "the whole of man," as indicated by the correct reading of Ecclesiastes 12:13, unless he believes in Jesus Christ. There is also deliverance from the power of death, which, while as a lion in the pathway it may terrify, is chained. This outcome means the ultimate, perfect individual and also the perfect social order. Man is not "whole" until he has a sound mind in a sound body, and both of these are the inheritance of the believer in Jesus Christ. A man who does not believe in Jesus Christ as his Savior, is not of a sound mind. The prodigal was not in his right mind when he demanded his father's goods and when he was spending them in riotous living, and it was only when he came to himself; that is, when he resumed rationality and determined to return to his father's house, that he became of sound mind. This sound mind will also be in a sound body. It is the glory of the Christian religion that it promises a body that is incorruptible, powerful, honorable, glorious and like Christ's body. The blind, the deaf, the dumb, the deformed and those lacking members of the normal body, can certainly believe, that they will have perfect bodies some day if they meet the conditions that God places on them. When Shall Man Prepare? Many who acknowledge the necessity of preparation, put it off until after death, but while there is a most dangerous indifference to this fact on the part of those who theoretically profess it, it is true that preparation must be made before death. "It is appointed unto man once to die, but after this the judgment." That preparation can be completely made now. But, says someone, "That is too rapid, that is practically miraculous, it is a creative act." Precisely so, and nothing less. There is no evolution in regeneration. Jesus, in his talk to Nicodemus, settled the matter of man's right relationship to God in speaking of it as a new birth. That preparation can be made this moment by believing in Jesus Christ. Two soldiers in the trenches of Flanders, who were brothers and devout Christians, belonged to a regiment which had been ordered to make a charge upon the enemy. The commanding officers said that there would be a very serious business. The younger of the two brothers said to the other, as they went into the smoke and the smothering gases, "Brother, we may not see each other again, but it is all right." The older brother came back wounded, the name of the other was found in the list of those who had been killed, but he was prepared. An a Little Child. While you are in the world, imitate little children, who, as they with one hand hold fast by their father with the other gather berries along the edge; so you, gathering and handling the goods of this world with one hand, must with the other always hold fast the hand of your heavenly Father—Francis do Sales. Out of Town Continued from page 3 Those that attended the funeral from here were: Mrs. Laura Valle, Messra Ben Chappelle and Chas. Douthit... Miss Ethel Swink formerly of Coffman, but now residing at Farmington, on last Wednesday became the bride of Mr. Rosy Madison. Rev. Simms returned Friday from Newberg, Ind., where he had been at the bedside of his wife. She is reported much improved. Saturday night the members and friends stormed Rev. Simms. He was very much surprised and enjoyed the many presents. Cream was served for the guests....Mrs. Louis. Stovall and baby and Baby Woodson, who have been ill are much improved. JEFFERSON CITY NOTES By W. C. Major Lincoln Institute will render one of their excellent programs Friday March 24th at the Second Baptist church for the benefit of the Church Rally, now in progress, in an effort to raise $500 by the second Sunday in May. The captains of their respective clubs are leaving no stones unturned for success. Pres. B. F. Allen is always ready to lend a helping hand to the citizens of Jefferson City at any time for a worthy cause....Mr. A. D. Griffin, the editor of the Kansas Elevator, is in the city working in the interest of his paper....Mr. Mulligan, of Kansas, is visiting in our city....Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham entertained a few friends at 6 o'clock dinner Monday in honor of Mr. Phillip Jordan, of St. Louis, who will soon leave for Russia ....Mrs. Harlan is visiting in Tebbets, Mo., for a few days with her mother....Miss Mattie B. Enloe, one of our teachers in the public schools, was an out of town visitor Saturday and Sunday at Tebbets, Mo. SOUTH KINLOCH PARK NOTES By O. E. Winton The St. Louis County P. Republican League will meet at Lix Park, in South Kinloch, March 24. Mr. A. Galloway, of Clayton, who is president of the League, will address the meeting. A big time is expected.... Mrs. D. Scott, of Alton, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary White last week...The Kinloch Democratic Club was organized by John Miller Monday evening, March 13th...Sounds good. Don't it? Two Baptist churches in South Kinloch beside the three churches of other denominations. Mrs. Lightfoot, the able principal of our school finds it necessary to have a second assistant this spring....Mr. John Holliday, who has been ill all the winter is up again....Mr. John Miller and family after spending the winter at 3023 Finney, have recently moved back to their summer home here. GRAY SUMMIT NOTES By Maude Smith Benjamin Perkins, of St. Louis, spent Suaday with his parents here... Mrs. Jeanie Jones, Miss Lucy and Mrs. Josie Burnett were the guests of Mrs. Maude Smith Sunday.....Miss Sallie Smith was the guest of Mrs. Lucy Jones last Saturday.....Mrs. Maude Smith spent last Saturday in Pacific ...Miss Susie Perkins, of Villa Ridge, spent Friday at Gray Summit on business.....Mr. Paul Yokely and Miss Alzadie Davis, of St. Louis, were the guests of Mr. T. S. Jones, Sunday.....Miss Ruth Smith, of Pacific, is spending the week with her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Petigrew.... Miss Gertrude Goode, of Robertsville, was visiting relatives here Saturday and Sunday. CHESTER NOTES By Miss M. Bigby Miss Mabel Bigby spent Monday at Sparta, as the guest of her parents...Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McComb had as their guests Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Speece and mother...Mrs. Chas. Wilker will be hostess to the Stewardess Ladies Friday afternoon...Mr. L. Barber had as his guests Sunday, Mrs. Wright and Miss Page, of Prairie, Du Rocher...Mr. and Mrs. H. Holton and Mr. William Stevens spent Sunday in the country visiting...The Ladies' Aid will give an entertainment Saturday evening at the church...Mrs. J. C. Wade was the guest of Mrs. L. Nelson Friday at dinner...Mr. J. C. Wade, who is president of the A. C. E. League, would like to meet the members of the League every Sunday at 6:30 p. m. EDWARDSVILLE NOTES By E. E. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moxley, of St. Louis, spent Sunday with Mrs. Moxley's mother, Mrs. Klimra Williams, of 422 Brown street.....Mrs. Saunders, of St. Louis, was the guest of Mrs. Roxie Ruffin of E. Fillmore street.....Messrs. Ben Jason, Geo. Rollin, William Mitchell and Clarence Shaw departed for Chicago last Thursday....The musical given by the Pastors' Aid Society of Wesley Chapel several nights ago was quite a success.....Rev. Goldsbey, of St. Louis, was a visitor at Mt. Joy Baptist Church Sunday.....The name of our league that has been meeting in the interest of the negro's rights in Edwardsville, is "The Negro Progressive League." The following officers, Geo. Fulcher, president; Wm. G. Brown, secretary; Wm. Wood, treasurer and C. C. Jones, reporter. The object of the league is to deal with matters socially, economically and politically concerning the negro of Edwardsville and vicinity. Any negro sixteen years old is eligible to membership upon payment of initiation fees. Another literary society has been organized in this city. It is called "The Booker T. Washington Literary Society," and meets every Monday night at Macedonia Baptist church. The March number of the Lincoln High School Journal has appeared. It is a literary gem. This product of student effort compares favorably with any in the country. As the time for closing draws near, the interest in the Union Sunday School Contest grows. Exemption is at white heat and each Sunday school is striving to make the best record. That the contest has caused good work to be done without saving. At St. Luke A. M. E. and St. Paul Baptist Sunday-schools the average attendance has been 200 and the average collections $10 and $5, respectively. But last Sunday at St. John A. M. E. Zion Sunday-school all previous records for collections were amushed. The total contribution amounted to $22.38. This was not the result of any rally either. It quite a number of East St. Louisians, attended the closing session of the conference of Y. W. C. A. workers last Sunday afternoon. The program presented by the conference was impressive and was thoroughly enjoyed. A number stayed and attended the evening services of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church. Mr. P. Abernathy was one of this number and who contributed largely to the anti-segregation fund. Mr. B. P. 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Upon this broad propodition all the courts must finally. stand, and it ‘matters not how many judges may: decide the Negro has no rights which a’ white manvip, bound to respect,..'The oars ae be and must be above the fittimidation of race hate/or race domina- tion, i ¥ aired “* ‘The action now instituted against the Segregation Law in the United States District Pe vietory for'our cause. The segregation measures not only: violate the several very im- portant. clauses of our National Constitution, but also of our State Constitution. It was ignorance of constitutional law, blinded by race hatred, that instigated ‘the segregation measure. It will. not stand; it cannot stand; it mtgt not stand. - You cannot prepare a country for war by proseribing its loyal citizens in time of peace. Qne of the most unquestionable facts of modern history is the unflinehiny and the unfaltering loyalty of the American Negro in all warg where the honor of the American flag was endangered. Years ago his reward was complete citizenship of this great nation, but now they reward him by disfranchizement, ‘‘jim crowism” and segregation. Is this fair? Are we citizens in war and aliens in peace? _ * : : — : Z Good schools and comimédious playgrounds seem the slogan of our Board of Public Education. In this reapect they-are doing. a most magnificent part for the Negro in the city. The block between Robes: Maffit, Pendleton and Goode is to be converted iarto a play- ground and will make a very convenient place for the pupils of the ‘Simmons and Sumner High. -Good work. s —___ The rawest piece of legislation yet asserted in American juris: prudence is to base a man’s right to live in a block upon. his color. His being -« law-abiding citizen and having legal possession cuts 1 figure. : We stand upon the Constitution, both State and National, when we say that we have the reason and right to expect that a tem- porary and permanent injunction: will issue against, the Segregation Law and it will be a dead letter. A ST. JAMES NOTES - Presiding Elder Council Entertained The Presiding Elder Council Gon. vened at St. Jgmex A.-M. E. chitfch, Tuesday, March 7th, at 10 o'clock 0. m., Bishop Parke’ pregiding. They were in session two days, adjourving Wednesday night. The bishop and his enbinet expressed themselves as- highly pleased with the entertainment they received. Regardless of the fact that the pastor knew nothing of the Couneil coming to Bt. 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(05) Fifty-two Weeks for one dollar oe a __ Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Bisa is cose ad Ace tak tad ee OM a ‘Saint Louis, Missouri, usder & BS : HATIONS EERO Pans ASSOCIATION. / New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Dorce Bang: Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building: Rashyila omen, Pratt ® Eres, lodepeadent fe IN THE NATION'S COUNCIL In a time like this, when the wave of prejudice against the black man is sweeping over the country almost like wild fire, it is time for the Negro to look and see who his friends are, who are the fair-minded men that are in public life or who are holding positions of honor and trust, whether in state or nation. We find that Hon. L. ©. Dyer, representative from the Twelfth Congressional District of Missouri, has always been our friend, in Congress or at home. Prejudice is born of ignorance. No man can be prejudiced towards another when he has at his command such a volume. of information as is contained in a speech delivered in the Nation’s Council by Mr. Dyer. x When Congress was considering an immigration bill and the welfare of immigrants, Mr. Dfer said: “During this debate not much has been said concerning one large part of the population of our country. TI refer to the’ colored people. That this people should receive patriotic and careful con- sideration, I propose to point out briefly at this time.’” Here Mr. Dyer points ont the education, wealth and patriotism of the colored man of this country. . We need such men in our municipal government ; we heed such men in our state government, and we need more men like Mr,/Dyer in the councils of this nation, someone to point to our good deeds. During his speech Mr. Dyer said: “T have not been able to go into the matter fully, but I com- mend to the members of this House a careful study of this great race of people, their history, their progress and their future. Let us consider carefully in legislating, to the end that every opportunity may be given them to advance in the various pursuits of business. The same help should be given to the colored farmer as to the white farmer in making him acquainted with the best and most up-to-date methods in agriculture as well as in the various other trades and ways of business and the professions. “The same consideration should also be given the colored peo- ple in the education of their children. They should have good schools, good teachers, and the necessary facilities for teaching should be provided. There should be trade schools, agricultural col- leges, and the most modern and up-to-date metheds afforded them for taking their places in the great ayenues of business. “I do not believe it is necessary to point out the fact that the colored people of this nation love the country, its flag and its in- stitutions as well as any other Americans, but for the benefit of some who perhaps do not know how patriotically the colored man has stood by his country in the hour of danger, let me call your at- tention for a few minutes to some things that have been done by the colored man along that line.” Here Mr. Dyer tells of the patriotic deeds of the colored sol- diers from the days of General George Washington, calling atten: tion to the first martyr, the Boston Massacre, ‘‘Crispus Attucks,” and the gallant charge of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry, the 24th and 25th Infantry, in the battle of San Juan Hill and El Caney. In time of peace, Mr. Dyer said: “‘No less have the colored people shown themselves worthy in times of peace. There are on record many instances of heroism dis played by them,-and many medals for bravery have been awarded to them in time of peace as well as in war. 4 “Tam one of those anxious to do everything in my power t help and assist these 10,000,000 people to progress and become o greater use and benefit to themselves anes the nation. I want t see them enter useful occupations and want them to have the oppor fanity to fit themselves properly for same. To that extent Congres can and should render the necessary help and assistance, and the states of the union should also do their part, to the end that prope consideration for the worth-and achievement of the colored peopl may be realized and fulfilled.’ The Negro race throughout this country are not unmindful o! our friends. They will also remember those who are false and ou! enemies. Since the masses of the colored people in this city have showr a spirit of resentment on account of what they call ‘hypocrisy’ practiced by the present City Committee, it is said that some of th city bosses have hung a club over the heads of colored city em Ployees, with the effect that sowersl petitions are being circulated bj the ‘‘boys”’ asking colored voters ta_sign, thanking the Republicar City Committee for what they did to them on February 29. “When thou-art smitteryon the one cheek, turn unto the smite: the other.’’ Justice, where art thou? F . 5 ————_— Mr. Richard M. Bolden, who was appaimted delegate to the Na tional Defense meetings of mayors that met in this city a short tim ago, seemed only to have one thought in mind, and that was to dc something for his race. + ‘We tieed a man to speak fot our people in all councils affecting the welfare of all the people. ‘ DON’T SUBMIT TO SEGREGATION Liberty Guaranteed Us By. Federal Constitution: F = ; oe " a» bag pl 4 _ ns ‘Those of you who have man- hood and womanhood enough ‘aboat you to do all in your pow- ‘er.to prevent being “JIM CROW~ ED;” those of ‘you who are of a character that ‘should not be pesrenated or: “Ses Crowed,” 1 jally invite’ you tocall at office, 1 HAVE A SOLUTION THAT WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY. ~ Cat this ad. out and bring it ah roe Te ie coed far $803.00 payment on pur- chase of any house or jot that I have for sale out I hare: peng jof them awaiting you—for lor easy. payment plan in good lo- cations. | ig H ‘There is plenty of empleymen' ‘in East St. Louis and also re- member there are thousands of people who live in East St. Louis and work in St. Louis and reach the down town district in less a eae many wi ity of Se. Louis. Each car cros-| ping the bridge passes within block of. my office and my sixteen years experianse: jn bus: ness enableame to be of great ‘gpton foe here roel wi the erty Sir doable in value ins poner oe Come - make a ety’ PEARL ABERNATHY ° i Prone, Kin. $e. Cini AIR “AN. Main St, 8. St. Lowtsitil. ae eo cena ar eee Ss Sete BUIGES: MUVICS > ea ae ae eee ane . et “3 B % 8 : . Ss Cae, is CS St Peal ME. Church, corner 3d and «. Franklin Sts, St'Charles, Mo) 7 Saturday Eveniny, March 25th. |) ILMED at: 'an expense of. $1,000. UE vidow ata tone Aes: Church; MONDAY, EVENING, MARCH 27. amon ee. Sey a. ui; e les Il, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH Stet. se ‘ a wil ie ce : eae i Pe When you travel between L al é Mes iE = . : 4 St. Louis and : |B ; Cette la Kansas City § E if you wish to enjoy a. delightful ‘RE E Gooight ta ox beveatant ome. E Et fortable night’a ride, be sure to = a : ee Vinthe 00M 2 = . e ene me [Missouri Pacific | = 7 aa Els Route of The Scenic Limited - BI 1S] Pictureaque daylight ride J L |= Sy, Interesting every mile of the way 4 | Pame Viv. St.Louis. 900 8m. 2.00 pm {EI Ege © Ar. Kansas City.......,...530p.m. 9.30pm, Ee /2 : Convenient, comfortable night service’ rm iB l= Sleep soundly all the way * ied Ee Ly. St. Louis ....7.10 p-m. 10.16 p.m." 2.20a.m. = E ; Ar. Kansas City.2,55am. 7.25a.m. 9.30a,m. | = For further information } | = call or write rag ae E CITY TICKET OFFICE | Ss - J. M. GRIFFIN a = =| General Agent Pamenger Depertment | = Main 1000 - <i ‘Central, 6001, = en 2 ue ie Sm = Safty |p Courtesy BI eS First i MISSOURI Always ie : oe ee TS aN ie Al tt ei = Si ann Me oS ee | oa aN aR ks a: We Bey | ize 5 He ee ep ca “igre : ge Pee ce i eee Pee | Set maha, | ae Be ie ee os | ee. aes Rese ae Co ee ae | fe Atanas de be See eS Ee fe a pe | ae ae Toc ee Pi ; Pies pen he Sere re a ee ge a we ee ~ Mr. W. M. Lewis Mr. W. M. Lewis, the noted singing , Metropolitan A. M. E. Zi evangelist, who will appear at Pleasant | morial M. E,, St. Paul 4 Green Baptist Church, Biliott and Wash | Lane Tabernacle C. M. E Bie, Monday night, March 90, where he| is now assisting Rev. W: will aaniat the Bev. J, K. Purker in his grim's Chapel 0. M. E. revival services until after Easter Sua- | St. Louis, IL. He iss yo day, April 38. hea dedicated his talent t ‘Mr, Lewis is 2 native of the state of | consserated hie voice to Deans, aad although & very Young men, sorvieo and God has endo ey Few oes instrament by. which hu Sis hee aes ee Qo de fe 2 Bice Tammary 1 he has most | te Saershes of thle city: Omnis! Bopties ai a EIS a” ne Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion, Union Me- morial M. E., St, Paul A.M. By and Lane Tabernacle C. ME. Church. He is now assisting Rev.. Wallace, at Pil grim's Chapel 0. M. EB. Church, Bast Bt. Louis, IIL. He iss young maz, who haa dedicated his talent to his race, and consecrated hia voles to the Master’s servieo and God has endowed him with wonderful power, making his voica the instrament by. which hundreds of hu- max have been touched aad confess and rensunss : -Geside to walk ix the Canes Sa YW SE Mr. W. H. Brown, manager of the Argus Job Printing Department, has removed from 1710 Goode Ave. to 3970 Cook. WANTED.—10 to 15 Colored agents of both sex, to write weekly, stick and accident insurance. Call at 219a Wain-wright Building Saturday. Mr. W. M. Lewis, the gospel singer, was the guest of honor at a reception Wednesday, March 8, given by Mr. Nelson Jenkins. This was a very unique affair and an elaborate menu was served. The other gentlemen present were Messrs. John F. Trent, Hannibal, Mo., K. B. Robman, Chicago, Ill., and Chas. King, Burlington, Iowa. The Wisteria club met at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Sanders, 1012 Whittier, with ten members and four visitors present. Meadames Jordan, Bondiant, Robertson and Davis. Mrs. Gordon was heartily received in the club as a new member. The hostess served a delightful luncheon and everyone expressed themselves as having spent a delightful afternoon. Mrs. Street, of 4393 Finney Ave., will be hostess March 22. be hostess March 22. Mrs. Patton, presidept, Mrs. Oliver, secretary, Mrs. Taliaferro, reporter. Mr. James Thornton entertained the Ten Ten Club, Friday evening at their regular monthly meeting at the residence of Mr. Jos. Wilkerson, 4330 West Belle Place. The Batcheler Girls were entertained Saturday evening in the new Y. W. C. A. club rooms, which are beautifully arranged for club affairs. Mrs. H. E. Contojeau, 4048 W. Belle entertained Thursday with a very pretty party in honor of Miss Ruth Bradley, of Kansas City. Mrs. Dr. W. H. Tyler, 4033 W. Belle, entertained the Phendelma Club Saturday, March 11. The decorations were carried out in St. Patrick effect, each guest receiving St. Patrick favors. The invited guests were Mesdames Marie King, Chas. Morrison, Perle Clay, Misses Jessie Gordon, Freddie Hall, Hallie Mae Burles, Minnie Osborne and Elizabeth Fields. Mrs. Bessie Weaver, proprietor of the Weaver furist and confectionary of Kansas City, is the guest of Mrs. Coleman, 4349 W. Belle. Mrs. J. H. Brown, 4102 W. Belle will depart on the 22nd for a visit to relatives in Timber Lake 8. D. Miss Helen Stevens, 4269 Finney, is on the sick list. Mrs. John Rivers, 4229 Finney, is reported quite ill. Remember Sunday, March 19th, 4:00 p. m. at Metropolitan church, big Y. M. C. A. meeting will be there. Will you? See the moving picture known as the "Nigger" at St. James church, Pendleton and St. Ferdinand, Friday evening, March 24th. Admission 15c. Mrs. W. M. Lewis, of Ardmore, Okla., is visiting her husband, Mr. W. M. Lewis. They are the guests of Mrs. Alice Jones, of 3237 Pine St. Mrs. Mary Susan Shelby, of Jackson, Ill., was called to this city to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Cora Higginson, at 3325 Pine, who was suddenly stricken on the fourth of this month, but is much improved at this writing. The young married ladies' Story Tellers' Club met at the residence of Mrs. Nannie Chase, 3327 Lawton, and spent a delightful evening in story telling and sewing. After the business session closed the hostess, Mrs. Chase, served a delicious luncheon. We then adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Colbert, Market Place, April 19, 1816, at 3:36. Mrs. Billa Scott, president; Mrs. Mattie Calhoun, secretary, and Louise Anderson, treasurer. Little Miss Buth Brown, of 4284 Maffitt, has recovered from a seven weeks' illness from bronchitis and is ready to return to school. Mr. Wm. Calhoun, formerly at 2019 Howard St., has moved to his new home, 1117 Marnice Pl., where he will be pleased to see his many friends. Bell phone, Colfax 1553. Mr. J. R. Jones, of 3337 Pine St. will leave soon for Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Griffin Foster has opened the Superior Cigar Store at 3339 Market St. with a line of the best imported and domestic smokers' goods that the market affords Mr. Wm. Clausel is manager. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms, with all modern conveniences. Board can be had without room, if desired. Phone, Lindell 5714-W. Mrs. S. Thomas, 3533 Lawton Ave. Mrs. J. F. Howard, of 2913 Laclede, who has been confined to her bed for a week with la grippie, would be pleased to have her many friends call. Meadames Sarah Montjoy and Josephine Henley, who spent Mardi Gras in New Orleans, La., are reported to be having a pleasant vacation. They left New Orleans Friday en route to Memphis for a four days' visit and from there they will return home. Mr. Lewis Dill, of 2105 Division St., and Mrs. S. Blackburn, of 2229a Morgan St., gave a wedding reception in honor of her son, Mr. John Blackburn and Miss Marie Riffe, March 6, at the home of her brother, Chas. Wheeler, of 2739a Franklin Ave. There were thirty-seven guests present. Misses L. Taylor and Ioda A. Hedgemon were hostesses to the "Coterie Girls," Saturday, March 11, at the home of Miss Hedgemon. After regular business and the admission of two new members, Misses O. S. Richardson and Grace L. Williamson, a supper was served, consisting of 'fruit cocktail, roast turkey, mash potatoes, french peas, cranberry sauce, olives, celery, hot rolls and butter, ice cream and cake, black coffee, salted peanuts and candy. All expressed themselves as not having been more pleasantly entertained. Misses Taylor and Hedgemon are very pleasing hostesses. The guests were Misses E. Hoy, A. Segar, A. Braxton, N. Bowick and Mrs. Turner. Next meeting the second Saturday in April, at Miss L. Henson's home on West Belle. Zenobia H. Shoulder, president; Harrie P. Hopson, secretary. Miss Edna Cook, of Chicago, Ill, now secretary of the Y. W. C. A. of Kansas City, was attending the Y. W. C. A. conference in our city last week. Sunday, she was the guest of Mrs. R. G. Humphrey and daughter, where she met a number of friends. Miss Cook especially enjoyed a visit to the Summer High School, Monday. Her father, Dr. W. D. Cook, former pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, helped to make it possible for us to have such a magnificent building. See the moving picture known as the "Nigger," at St. James church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton, Friday evening, March 24. Admission 15c. B THDAY PARTY. Mrs. Charlotte Saunders was hostess at a birthday party given in honor of Mr. Harrison Howard last, Sunday at her home, 2623 Lucas Ave. The evening was delightfully spent. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cockrill, Mr. and Mrs. John Paye, Mesdames Reynolds, and Florence Hicks; Misses Beatrice Dimery, Rilla Curry and Anna Lee; Messrs. M. H. Howard, S. A. Wright, Kennith A. Street, Pete Jones, Henry Street, Mr. Williams and Will H. Barbour. Light luncheon was served. Mr. Howard was the recipient of many useful presents. Mr. Jas. B. Murphy, nephew of Mr. Geo. D. Boyd, of 3010 Pine St., left March 12 for a visit to his sister in Memphis, Tenn., and father, Prof. G. D. Boyd, of Greenville, Miss. Mrs. Frank Williams, of 1413 Papin St., entertained about thirty of her friends, Sunday, March 12, with a beautiful four-course dinner, after which they played whist and music. They all departed after spending a pleasant evening with nothing but smiles for their charming hostess. The Sanvitan Club No. 1 celebrated their first anniversary at the beautiful home of Mrs. Annie Jones, 1525 Wemster Ave., March 8. It was a lovely evening and the home was decorated with beautiful flowers. The hostess served everything that was in season. The bunch was composed of eleven members and nine guests. The guests were: Meadames Anna Morrigan, Whitfield, Flemming, Wesley, Revs. J. D. Bucker, L. Clay, Miss White and Measur, T. Beasley and J. Morgan. The members present were: Meadames Josie Morgan, Estella Clay, Virginia Hubbard, Mary Griffin, Lula Washington, Katie Johnson, Annie Jones and Maggie Morgan, of 835 Monroe St., Kirkwood, Mrs. J. Morgan, president, R. C. Ward, secretary, E. Clay, treasurer, Mrs. J. Thompson, reporter. Mrs. E. M. Shelton, of 5335 Lawton Ave, has as her guest her sister, Mrs. Arthur Baker, formerly of Douglas, Arizona, but who is on route east. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES William E. Smith... E. St. Louis, Ill. Emma Hill... E. St. Louis, Ill. Dan Oliver... 3335 Papin Maggie Smith... 3215 Papin Robert Mosley... 2934 Lawton Elizabeth Bailey... 2934 Lawton Ocean E. Brown... Peorie, Ill. Mrs. Dainy L. Algee... 3500 Lawton Ben Oldham... 21 S. Compton Leslie Dora House... 114 Banken Chas. Carr... 714 N. 18th Mrs. Jessie Johnson... 2608 R. Franklin Reuben C. Stokes. 4233 St. Ferdinand Fannie Cooper... 6211 Wells Johnnie Burton... 1442 N. 7th Josephine Wilson... Granite City, Ill. Jason Jinkens... 4179 Fairfax Mrs. Myrtle Lewis... 4179 Fairfax Bennie Hall... 808 N. 18th Bortha Sims... 808 N. 18th Lee Gray... Brooklyn, Ill. Mrs. Mary Staten... 2211 Adams Morris Anderson... 2632 Lawton \de Bailey... 811 So 22nd Presley J. Nickens... Martinburg, Mo. Emma L. Trimbles... 4422 Lucky Clayton Jacob Bailey.....Clayton, Mo. Virginia Hall.....Bridgeton, Mo. DEATHS OF THE WEEK James M. Drew, 2726 Mill, 59. Jerome Tamblin, 2373 Wash, 8. Henry Jordan, 125 So 14th, 23. Wm. Nash, 3438 Lawton, 20. Georgia Admirie, 4250a Finney Ave., 21. Patrick I. Kinner, 4253 St. Ferdinand, 28. Mra. Seddens, 509a S. Garison, 33. Hezikiah Gibson, Newport, Ill., 23. Eliza Watkins, 1701 Wagner Pl, 64. Frank Sanford, City Hospital, 28. Moses Franklin, 2327 Chestnut, 36. Naola Bousch, S. Clayton, Mo, 2 weeks. Elizabeth Mitchell, No. 4 Johnson, 44. Louisa Martin, Brooklyn, Ill., 30. Felix Barnett, 315 Lesperance, 57. Infant Jackson, 4216 Fairfax. Geo. Washington, 2204 Chestnut, 59. Allen Harvey, 1412 Morgan, 17. Richard Huggins, 3030 Hickory, 43. Emma Dorsay, 2591 Montgomery, 60. Baby Gaunt, 2743 Walnut. Carolins Phoenix, 3519 Vista, 70. Vivian Wynn, 2219 Chestnut, 11. Ernest Walker, 236 Morgan, 40. Minnie McDowell, 2619 Wash, 32. Chas. Williams, 537 S. Theresa, 57. John Thomas, 1406 N. 14, 31. John Roberts, 4365 W. Bell, 62. Mary Delaware, 922 N. 9th St, 51. CAPT. TANDY'S BROTHER DIES John L. Tandy, of Lexington, Ky., brother of Capt. C. H. Tandy, died last week at the age of 81. Captain Tandy attended the funeral and has been very sick since returning to St. Louis. Miss Minnie McDowell, sister of Wm C. McDowell, embalmer, died Saturday evening, March 11, at 11:45, after a brief illness, at the age of 32 years. The funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, from McPheeters' Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rev. L. J. Washington, pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. J. K. Parker, of Pleasant Greer Baptist Church. She leaves a mother, daughter, sister and brother to burn their loss. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness shown us during our and bereavement. Especially the Rev- wards L. J. Washington and J. K. Parker, also for the beautiful floral offers. The Family. In affectionate memory of our dear mother, Janie Harris, who died March 21, 1911. Time rolls on, it will not stay, How we felt since that sad day; With one so loving, kind and true, How hard it was to part from you. In the graveyard softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave; Lies the one we loved so dearly, In her lonely, silent grave. Peaceful be your sleep dear mother, Tis sweet to breathe your name; In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. Sadly missed by Ivy L. Harris and Gertrude Champ, daughters. In loving remembrance of our dear mother and sister, Ellen Ridley, who departed this life, March 12, 1915. We miss your pleasant greetings, We miss your smiling face, Our home is sad without you When we see/your vacant place. You are gone, but not forgotten, Your memory shall never fade, Our lonely hearts shall always linger Where our dear loved one is laid. Sadly missed by husband, daughters, sons, sisters, nieces and those who loved her. Mrs. L. B. McCallitor. MINNIE McDOWELL DIES IN MEMORIAM A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. M.T. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH NO. 2 The installation of Rev. A. Dixon as pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist church, was a great success. The meeting was opened at 3 p. m. with Scripture reading by Rev. Anderson. Rev. Hall filled the place of Rev. L. H. Monroe and preached a wonderful sermon. Subject, "Good Soldiers Endure Hardness." Rev. Clemmons gave charge to church with tactive force followed by Rev. Martin, who gave charge to deacons. Rev. Ellington with spiritual energy gave charge to pastor. The singing by Rev. Mason was highly enjoyed. Rev. L. E. Chavarres and wife were pleasant visitors. The Rev. Spoke upon life and death. A large number was present. A nice collection was received and refreshments served to all. Rev. A. Dixon, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk; Sylvester Noble, reporter. TRUE LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Pastor Clopton and members are doing a great work for the Lord. Covenant services were enjoyed last Sunday. The holy spirit was much felt, the visitors taking a great part in the services. Send your children to our Sunday-school and let them learn God's word. Members are asked to visit the sick, no matter if you are acquainted or not. Please the Lord and not yourself. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES By W. Dawson Revival meeting closed last Sunday night with a powerful sermon delivered by pastor Dunavant, after which there were three persons joined the church. Success is sure to come after earnest, hard and continued effort. As a result of our revival meeting we have about 25 or 30 candidates ready for baptism Sunday, March 19, and have added about 40 new members to our church. You are invited to come to the great union meeting, Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, where the baptizing will take place, at the South Galilee Baptist church. It was a great inspiration to one to see how quietly the congregation, at each service, placed their contribution on the table last Sunday. The total for the day was $48.10. MONEY EASILY MADE If you have the time and are in position to become an agent and will take up the sale of our line of Toilet Articles, you can make money easily and establish a good business of your own that will be worth much to you. Our articles are considered by us, and thousands of others who valiantly testify to their merit, and will prove to you, the best on the market. You can make 100 per cent profit, and we will aid and protect you in building up a substantial trade. You can start in a small way. Agents all over the United States are making good and are delighted with the articles and the work. If we can only get you started, it is easy to secure your co-operation ever after wards. Just sit down and write us for particulars and enclose this ad. However, we only appoint agents in such localities where we are not now represented, and when a new agent takes up the work we protect them by out selling others to take advantage of their business. We want you to sell "White's Special" Face Cream (bleach), Cold Cream, Face Powder (in assorted colors, including brown), Soap and Hair Dressing. In answering your inquiry for particulars we will also forward you samples of above articles, free of charge. WHITE'S SPECIFIC TOILET CO., Nashville, Tenn. FOR RENT: Two furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Front room with alcove suitable for two gentlemen or couple. With or without board. 4218 W. Bell. Somebody has invented a piano that weighs only 120 pounds. She ought to be able to wrestle with one like that without waiting for father to come home. An Idaho plumber did a job of pipe repairing while asleep. Judged by their work, some plumbers in other places have worked while under the spell of nightmare. With the figures given out of the captured and killed of the war, it is only a matter of mathematical time when the warring nations will become automatically extinct. A Harvard professor says mental proficiency reaches its highest efficiency at the age of twenty-nine, that being the time when the average youth gives up the attempt to raise a mustache. The "even tenor of one's way" implies a serene and uneventful course of life, being regular at mealtime and having a life insurance premium become due every time one's bank balance approaches the magnitude of three figgers. "The sense of humor is demonstrated by the fact that many a man can operate a pile driver who can't even crack a joke," says the Philadelphia Record. "You and the nonsense of ill humor is demonstrated by the fact that many a knocker goes around telling like little hammer and can't even crack a screw." ```markdown ``` And See What Our Remember:— I paid $1055.65 to my policy hold March 15th; were you one? 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GREGORY 277 The St. Louis Color and I 2916 Lucas Avenue, An Ethical Institution for "lys 83334. Home-like surroundings Nursing. Registered nurses. Resident Physician (Limited application. Local and Long Distance And See What Our Policy Holders Say. Remember:— I paid $1055.65 to my policy holders alone, between Sept. 1st and March 15th; were you one? If so, please tell your friends to get a CLOVER LEAF SICK and ACCIDENT policy at once. All claims are paid liberally. The CLOVER LEAF is the only Company allowing colored managers and agents to handle its colored patrons. The only Old Line White Company that has colored stockholders. The only white company that does not segregate. Any man gets the kind of insurance he wants for his money. ```markdown ``` Free examination and consultation. If sick consult us. Office hours 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Dr. J. W. Hoffman. I wish to announce that I have been appointed a representative for Dr. T. M. Sayman's toilet and household goods, which I will dispose of in connection with my hair-dressing work. I am successor to Mrs. Neal who died last fall. All orders promptly filled. Mrs. M. Branford, For bills, letterheads,circulars,try the Argus Publishing Co.,Phone Bom. 1452. MRS. E. CUZE Lace Curtains Gleaned 2729 Clark Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 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. St. Louis, Mo. Watch This Space Weekly See What Our Policy Holders Number:— into my policy holders alone, between here you one? If so, please tell your fi- ler SICK and ACCIDENT policy at once. HER LEAF is the only Company all agents to handle its colored patrons. company that has colored stockholder that does not segregate. Any man wants for his money. on you and place a CLOVEP. LEAF p and insure today, tomorrow may be the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. of Jaca your benefactor when disabilities befor YOU. E. H. NEWSOME, Agt. & Mgr. Phone, Central 817 2359 Market St. N. E. Cer. 16TH and WISSCO HAIR CULT regory's course of hair culture means independent, learn the art of hair growing at Mma. G manicuring and face managing. The Swissco System favorably to its merits. The hairgrower positively do from splitting at the ends and falling out, holding for app in all sections of the country; day and evening ch course in beauty culture at moderate rates. TED Phone: Bement 2063 Prompt Attention Given to Mail Orders REGORY 2729 Lacas Ave. St. Louis Colored Maternity and Infirmary Lucas Avenue, St. Institution for "lying-in" cases, and disease on-like surroundings—Privacy. General Registered nurses. Open wards and Priv Physician (Limited amount of charity.) Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone: Bomqt Let me call on you and place a CLOVEP. LEAF policy. E. H. NEWSOME, Agt. & Mgr. Office 2359 Market St. Phone, Central 8174-L $1000.00 CASH NEEDED FOR that sum you can buy a fine six room residence at 4204 Finney Ave. (All Modern Improvements—Newly Decorated Throughout) with a building on the rear lot 4163 Fairfax, bringing in enough income to more than carry the present deed of trust of $2000.00 and taxes. ESTATE MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE----ACT QUICK. HARRY S. HAAS CARE CROWN MILLINERY CO. N. E. Car. 16TH and MORGAN STS. The SWISSCO HAIR CULTUR Mme. F. A. Gregory's course of hair culture means money to all wung men. We wise and independent, learn the art of hair growing at Mme. Gregory's of Hair Culture in Leuven, where mass-management takes place. System is stage 7. Thousands testify favorably to its merits. The hairgrower positively it stops the hair from splitting at the ends and falling out, holding for all it is praised by people in all sections of the country; day and evening changes awarded. Complete course in beauty culture at moderate rates. AGENTS WANTED Phone: Bement 2063 Prompt Attention Given to Mail Orders MISS. F. A. GREGORY 2729 Lacee Ave. The St. Louis Colored Maternity and Infirmary An Ethical Institution for "lying-in" cases, and diseases BX33. Homelike surroundings—Privacy. General a Nursing. Registered nurses. Open wards and Privat Resident Physician (Limited amount of charity.) application. Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone: Bomont Writes: E. S. Bailey, M. D., Superintendent of the FREE MEDICAL ADVICE SUCCESSOR APPOINTED Beeve in Hair Culture? Insure Safety By Using Inter System" Hair Beautifier U. S. Patent Office Hair in Six treatments or Handle Human Hair Goods at HOLEALE PRICES WANTED Inter Gamble UNT 1958 St. Louis, Mo. R Policy Holders Say. ers alone, between Sept. 1st and so, please tell your friends to get a DENT policy at once. All claims is only Company allowing colored is colored patrons. The only Old colored stockholders. The only regate. Any man gets the kind money. a CLOVEP. LEAF policy. tomorrow may be too late. Cauality Co. of Jacksonville, llk when disabilities befall DU. HE, Agt. & Mgr. Phone, Central 8174-L ASH NEEDED buy a fine six room residence at Modern Improvements—Newly building on the rear lot 4163 come to more than carry the 00 and taxes. AT ONCE---ACT QUICK. S. HAAS N. E. Cor. 16TH and MORGAN STS. HAIR CULTUR culture means money to all wung men. of hair growing at Mms. Gregory's aging. The Swisco System is stage 7 the hairgrower positively deserves and falling out, holding for all se country; day and evening changes at moderate rates. WRITE F ement 2063 Given to Mail Orders @ Lucas Ave. ired Maternity infirmary St. I ing-in' cases, and diseases Of Privacy. 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WHITLOR a spirit practice city bo ployees the "be City Co "W the otbe M tional ago, so something W the we Dr. Charles Henry Phillips, Jr. Physician and Surgeon Special attention to disease of women, children and chronic diseases of men Office Hours 9 a. m. to 2 p. 3 to 4 p. m. 6 to 8 p. m. Office 1150-a Lauderdale; Central 6111; Bemont 574 Rm. 645 Flamery; Deane 577-l; Lindsay 588 J. W. HUGHES Undertaker and embalmer Carriages furnished for all occasions Special attention given to shipping the remains of your loved ones out of town. Phone Bom. 2925, Cont. 5415, 2620 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Your Printing Bomont 1005 Kinloch: Central 4668 Rob't. P. Fritschle JEWELER Diamonds, Watches Etc. 2716 LACLEDE AVE. ST. LOUIS 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. Whittier. There is no substitute as good as Hussey's Well Cooked Food. THE 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 of History, is Superintendent and Director of the entire work. The Hours and Days of the Courses with the Date for the same are as follows: 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. 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). Phone, Central 5431; Bomont 874. Residence over office. - Get rid of dandruff - it makes the scalp itch and wise about your hair, culti Paris do. They regularly ED. PINAUD'S E the wonderful French Hair self. Note its exquisite qual cratic men and women the this famous preparation. I white and preserves the yout Buy a 50c bottle from your deal can Offices for a testing bottle your PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, Dept. M use the scalp itch and the hair fall out your hair, cultivate it, like the w They regularly use PINAUD'S EAU DE QU fuler French Hair Tonic. Try it if ke its exquisite quality and fragrance, men and women the world over use and ous preparation. It keeps the scalp o and preserves the youthful brilliancy of bottle from your dealer—or send 10c to o for a testing bottle. Above all things don your hair. ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD Bldg it makes the scalp itch and the hair fall out. Be wise about your hair, cultivate it, like the women in Paris do. They regularly use ED. PINAUD'S EAU DE QUININE the wonderful French Hair Tonic. Try it for yourself. Note its exquisite quality and fragrance. Aristocratic men and women the world over use and endorse this famous preparation. It keeps the scalp clean and white and preserves the youthful brilliancy of the hair. Buy a 50c bottle from your dealer—or send 10c to our American Offices for a testing bottle. Above all things don't neglect your hair. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD Bldg., New York A. RUSSELL INDERTAKER and EMBALMER Livery Carriages Furnished for All Occasions 2232 BINE STREET ER and EMBALMER Confection Livery ished for All Occasions FRESH BAKED G STREET 286 MARKET Why Jesus never married? There is a reason. Send ten cents in stamps for booklet. Also Truth About the Bible, $3.00; Sexology of the Bible, $2.00; Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman, $2.00. By Sidney C. Tapp, R. Beliance Bldg., Kansas City, Mo ```markdown ``` Prompt Service Phone NO ONE CAN MOVE PETER [MOVING] Packing, Shipping and S Second-H FULL LINE OF FALL AND Full Dr LEVY GRE 711 North Sixth St Phone, Bomont 2862-W Lars WE CAN MOVE YOU AS REASONABLE PETER BARNEY [MOVING AND EXPRESS Shipping and Storage. Light and Heat 2906 LA Second-Hand Over Coat ONE OF FALL AND WINTER SUITS & PANTS Full Dress Suits For Rent. EVY GREEN AND BRO Olive 4649 North Sixth Street Second Second-Hand Over Coats FULL LINE OF FALL AND WINTER SUITS & PANTS, CHEAP Full Dress Suits For Rent. LEVY GREEN AND BRO. Olive 4649 711 North Sixth Street Second Floor C. M. WILKINS Ice and Wood; Ash Haw 2307-a WALNUT STREET CENTRAL ROBINSON'S MARKET Channing And Lawton Proceries, Meats, Vegetables and Fruits. Quantity Guaranteed GOODS DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR Hard Life Insurance HOME OFFICE: ATLANTA, GA. Fully Paid $100,000 Old line Legal Reserve Life Insurance and operated entirely by Colored People, nor Assessment, nor Industrial. Ins force nearly $1,500,000. Branch Offices In Missou St., St. Louis C. K. Robinson, Ages St., Kansas City, Geo. F. Porto Ice and Wood; Coal By the Basket or Ton. Ash Hauling and Express ROBINSON'S MARKET Channing And Lawton] Frist-Class Groceries, Meats, Vegetables and Fruits. Quality and Quantity Guaranteed GOODS DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR ROBINSON Channin Friet-Class Groceries, Meat Quan GOODS DELIVER Standard Line HOME OFFICE Capital Fully J The only Old line Legal owned and operated Fraternal, nor Assessm force n Branch Off 2304 Market St., St. Louis 1507 E. 18th St., Kansas The only Old line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company owned and operated entirely by Colored People. Net Fraternal, nor Assessment, nor Industrial. Insurance in force nearly $1,500,000. Branch Offices In Missouri 2304 Market St., St. Louis C. K. Robinson, Agency Director 1507 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Geo. F. Porter, Agency Sex the Key to the Bible "The Truth About the Bible," about five hundred pages, $3.00. "Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman," three hundred pages, $3.00. "Sexology of the Bible," five pages, $2.00. All cloth-bound. These books treat of the sex of the Bible, and show that the Bible is a book of sex and a book of spirit, and that sex is the diary of spiritual worlds. They show that disease, sickness and insanity are within the sex and that sex-lust was the original arresting the attention of the medical, scientific philosophical and theological other books of modern times, and will probably do more to shape the thoughts of the human race than any books ever written. They are daily going to the great thinkers of all parts of the civilised world. I would rather be the author of the truth About: the Bible, by Sidney C. Gray, United States. His sex interpretation of the Bible, as therein contained, is so darling and his conclusions are so unconventional that staggers under the ideas presented. For ideas it is the world's greatest book. Mr. Tappa books on the Bible and his views on the Bible until time shall be no more. Republican may perish and Empires may decay, but the proverb that the author in these books on the Bible will prove. Prof. J. Bias Lasan, A.M. "Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will do more to empty our jails, insane institutions and hospitals than any other world, in our opinion, to say nothing of the great good morally and spiritually, that they will do the ruman race. We should not be so quick that should be in every house and library in the civilised world. We have an difficult print out book this paper a books you wi sent to you a W. A. Thompson, M.D. W. A. Swan, M.D. S. M. McCubbing, M.D. H. P. Mikel, A.R. M.D. Theodore E. Clark, M.D. We have arranged with the author to display some of the best books of book or books you desire to print and some of the book or books you wish and the same will be sent to you at once. Bell, Bomont BOMONT 216 Try M. s. Comora Dooley's Superba Hair Grower And be convinced. Guaranteed to grow Hair where others fail. Satisfaction in six treatments or money refunded CAN YOU BEAT IT? No Goods Sent C. O. D. Agents Wanted ADDRESS 2005 MORGAN STREET Phone, Bennett 805-B St. Louis, Missouri Bomont 2862-W Large Padded Vane ARE YOU AS REASONABLE AS R BARNEY MING AND EXPRESS Storage. Light and Heavy Hauling 2906 LACLEDE AVE Hand Over Coats WINTER SUITS & PANTS, CHEAP Suits For Rent. GREEN AND BRO. Olive 4649 Street Second Floor Coal By the Basket or Ton. Calling and Express ST. LOUIS CENTRAL 7811-R BEN'S MARKET Ging And Lawton Vegetables and Fruits. Quality and Quality Guaranteed REERED AT YOUR DOOR Life Insurance Co. VICE: ATLANTA, GA. Paid $100,000.00 Reserve Life Insurance Company entirely by Colored People. Not ent, nor Industrial. Insurance in early $1,500,000. Services In Missouri C. K. Robinson, Agency Director City, Geo. F. Porter, Agency W. A. Thompson, M.D. W. A. Swan, M.D. R. M. McCubbing, M.D. H. P. Mikel, A.R. M.D. Theodore E. Clark, M.D. engaged with the author to have the book published. Q. Books are desire to same of the book or and the same will be once. PRESTO TOILET MFG. CO., College of Hair Culture OUT OF TOWN NEWS. The Presto Toilet Mfg. Co., and College of Hair Culture, Chiropody, and Manicuring, which is now beginning its second year in business, takes this opportunity to thank their many friends and patrons, who have given us their liberal support during the past year. Thus enabling us to establish one of the fastest growing businesses of its kind in the country. The Presto College of Hair Culture, Chiropody and Manicuring are under the skillful management of Mdm. E. Thomas and her trained assistants. Mdm. Thomas is a graduate of one of the finest college of hair culture, chiropody and manicuring in the country. The next class in the Presto College will begin on April 15th, in order to introduce our new electric machine, which removes superflous hair and other facial blemishes, and our new Presto hair dryer, we are going to make the following liberal offer to twenty-five ladies, only: Our course with diploma and outfit at the college is $25, but the first twenty-five ladies who will mail us the following coupon, accompanied by $2.00, we will teach the Presto System of hair culture for $12.50. The $2.00 application fee will be part payment of the $12.50. This offer will close April 15th, and applies to twenty-five ladies only. Each coupon will be numbered as they are received at our office. Out of town ladies who wish to take advantage of this offer will be governed by the postmark on their letters. COUPON This Coupon is Number.....and is good for $12.50 as part payment on a $25.00 course of the Presto System of Hair Culture. Name ... P. O. Address_ Not good after April 15th. JACKSON NOTES E. E. W. The stockholders of Jackson went to Cape Girardeau Tuesday night where they elected officers for the Negro Fair Association.....Mrs. P. M. Johnson departed Wednesday for Poplar Bluff, where she will visit friends.....Miss Beatrice Penny, our primary teacher, spent Sunday at Oak Ridge with friends and relatives.....Rev. S. S. Pitcher held quarterly meeting at Pleasant Hill Sunday, March 12.... Prof. E. E. Wilson and wife were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Green Sunday.... Miss Hazel Eulinberg gave her mother a surprise party Saturday night. Among the guests were Miss Mary Eulinberg, of Charleston.....Mrs. Nancy Farrar, of Cape Girardeau, was the guest of Mrs. Ruth Henderson.... The stork, in making his rounds stopped at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nance and a baby girl. FREDERICKTOWN NOTES A. L. W. Miss Willa Glover, of St. Louis, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. L. Woolfolk... Miss Mary Villars attended to business in St. Louis Saturday... Mrs. Edna Kemp reports a pleasant three weeks' visit with her daughter, and friends, in St. Louis... Mrs. Harriot Cayee is still confined to her bed... Mrs. Hattie Villars is yet on the sick list... The missionary meeting at Haven Chapel, Sunday afternoon, was addressed by Miss Florence Barton, the missionary to Brazil, and the timely talk by Rev. Tucker, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, have made a lasting impression upon the minds and hearts of all who were present... Rev. Woolfolk and congregation are working hard to send up a creditable report to the annual conference, which meets in St. Louis, April 6. Sunday (next) is quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church and all are invited to hear Dr. J. D. Barkidale at 3 p. m. If you are anxious to know of the proceedings of the "Segregation case" read the Argus. Subscribe now. WEBSTER GROVE NOTES Mru. Loola Laird Rev. J. L. Brooks is favorably impressed with progress of his church. He is closing a year with good reports, a great increase in membership and a tremendous increase in spirituality.... The contest between Mrs. P. Morrison and Mrs. James Wheeler, of Blackdell Chapel A. M. R. Zion church closed The Trademall Toilet Mfr. Go. is the largest firm in the west, among our race, who are manufacturing toilet articles, and hair preparations. We have made in our laboratory, and have on the market twenty-seven different preparations, as follows: OILS AND CREAMS Hair Growing Oil Preserving Oil Vanishing Cream Precise Cream Lotion Massage Cream Baby Label White Lily Cream of Roses Menthol Cream "Proteo" Special Cream Moustache Grower Dentifrice Witch Hazel Cream Skin Whitener White Lilac Toilet Water TOILET WATERS Lilac Toilet Water Lily of the Valley Red Rose White Rose Florida Water Lavender Water Guinine Hair Tonic Dandruff Lotion Bay Rum Special Tolon Powder Brown Skin Face Pink Face Powder White Face Powder Perfumes Water TOILET WATERS Lilac Toilet Water Lily of the Valley Red Rose White Rose Florida Water Lavender Water Quinine Hair Tonio Dandruff Lotion Bay Rum Special Talcum Powder Brown Skin Face Powder Pink Face Powder White Face Powder Perfumes ```markdown ``` Presto Skin Bleach, the best preparation on the market for whitening the skin. Made in three colors; white, flesh and brunette. Guaranteed to be absolutely harmless. Price 25 cts. and 50 cts. PS. We want a few more hustling agents in Kansas City, St. Joe, Moberly and Joplin, Mo. Write us at once for particuliers and outfit. Sunday with a grand rally. Mrs. Morrison, captain of club 1, reported $50. Mrs. Wheeler, captain of club 2, $43.75. Rev. S. D. Davis, of St. Louis, preached at 3 p. m. . . . A very successful rally was at First Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. F. F. Johnson of St. Louis, was the speaker. . . Mr. and Mrs. Chas Morris, Claude Morris and Mrs. Ida Bright were called to St. Clair last Friday to attend the burial of their nephew and cousin, Mr. James Robertson. . . Miss Sarah Woods of St. Louis, spent Sunday here. . . Mr. John Bouger is still confined to his room. A splendid program was rendered by the Monday club at Douglass school. A very interesting talk on care of babies by Dr. Miles. Light refreshments were served by the Parent-Teacher Association. Prof T. A. Moore (principal) . . . Misses Willetta Gillian, Georgia Wilson, Messrs. Hammett Harris, C. Coffy, Robt. Farrar, Wm. Johnson of St. Louis, and Mrs. Ruth Davenport of Webster, were guests Sunday of the Misses Genevieve and Willia Pierson. BONNE TERRE NOTES 8. J. 8. Mrs. G. B. Taylor entertained the Sunday School board March 7th.... Cottage prayer meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Prince Maul last Wednesday evening..... Mrs. Geo. Maul entertained several friends with a candy pulling last Thursday evening . Messrs. Geo. Maul, E. M. Alexander, P. M. Alexander, Ed. Harris, H. Booker S. H. Aubuchon motored to Farmington last Thursday to attend the funeral of Mr. Frank Sutherland. Rev. A. J. Sanders spent Thursday and Friday in Farmington, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Spurlock. Messrs. Simon Johnson, Godfrey and Mrs. Godfrey Townson and little son of Valles Mines, were guests of relatives here Sunday. Mr. Perry Shores, who is ill with la gripe and complications is not improving. Miss R. B. Davis spent the week end in Farmington, the guest of Miss Dayse F. Baker. Mr. Fred Coffman, of Herculaneum, was the week end guest of Mrs. F. Baker. Mr. F. A. Washington made a business trip to Herculaneum Saturday. Mesdames Julia Cook and A. J. Sanders are on the sick list. Remember the Argus. CAPE GIRARDEAU NOTES By Mim H. N. Jones Last Sunday afternoon Master Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Primm, fell while skating on his roller skates and sustained a broken leg. His mother, Mrs. Lively Primm, was THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y., WAS IN A CONFLICT WITH THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y., WHEN HE REFERRED TO A QUEEN'S BROOKLYN MUSEUM, WHERE A MAN WAS SHOWING A MUSEUM EXHIBITION. THE MAYOR, WHILE CONFLICTING WITH THE MAYOR, REFERRED TO QUEEN'S BROOKLYN MUSEUM, WHERE A MAN WAS SHOWING A MUSEUM EXHIBITION. THE MAYOR, WHILE CONFLICTING WITH THE MAYOR, REFERRED TO QUEEN'S BROOKLYN MUSEUM, WHERE A MAN WAS SHOWING A MUSEUM EXHIBITION. Recent graduate of the Commercial Department of the Sumner High Evening School President and founder of the PRESTO TOILET MANUFACTURING COMPANY. We have made special rates to drug stores, and hair dressers, who are handling our preparations. Druggists find our preparations their best sellers. We are the only manufacturing company, of our race, west of New York, who make and carry a complete line of barbors' toilet articles and supplies. Barbers should consult our special rates before buying elsewhere. The Presto Toilet Mfg. Co., has made it possible in the last year for a number of ladies, who have learned the Presto System of Hair Culture, and who are now using our preparations, to make good. We have on file hundreds of testimonials from our agents all over the out of the city at the time, but is now at his bedside...Tuesday, Mrs. Dorcus Petta, familiarly called Aunt Dorecus died after a lingering illness of six months. The burial ceremony was conducted from the A. M. E. church with Pastor M. S. Smith officiating. The body was in charge of the Sisters of Queen Etta Tabernacle, who garbed in their mourning regalia, presented a beautiful yet pathetic appearance... Sunday services at the A. M. E. church were very well attended, with Rev. G. W. Davis filling the pulpit at the morning service and Rev. W. Tate in the evening, both were greatly enjoyed. At Heley Chapel Baptist church Rev. J. H. Henderson preached in the morning, afternoon and evening. Services all were largely attended and enthusiastically enjoyed...Mrs. W. H. Lawrie entertained the Crystal Art Club Monday, and had as guests of honor, Mesdames T. Jennings, J. Townsend, Miss H. Burnett. A pleasant evening was spent. ST. CLAIR NOTES By Miss A. I. Brooks On Thursday a. m., March 9th, Mr James Robinson entered into rest. Funeral services were held at Baptist church. Rev. O. Wallace officiating He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. His many friedies mourn their loss... Mrs. B. Renfro and Rosie Generally are on the sick list... Mrs. M. Inge and children, -of St. Louis, are visitors here. FARMINGTON NOTES By A. L. Reynolds Mr. Albert Simms spent a two days vacation with his wife in their beautiful home on Franklin street.... Quite a number attended the funeral of Mrs. Drusila Burns, of Ooffman Sunday. She was the mother of 12 children. Rev. A. L. Reynolds officiated. Quarterly meeting Sunday, March 18th at St. Luke A. M. E. church. You are invited to give your presence.... Mr. Bird Wilkins, of St. Louis, was the week end guest of mother and sister.... Grandma Fainy Simms is reported much improved. Her friends hope for her a speedy recovery Rosa Madison and Miss Ethel Swink were quietly united in the bonds of holy matrimony last week, Rev. Spurlock officiating.... Miss Ruth B. Davis spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss D. F. Baker.... Mrs. Otis Vaughn, of Potosí, returned to her home Friday from attending the funeral of Mr. Frank Sutherland.... Mrs. Wesley Douthit, Miss Grace Anthony and Mr. Samuel Burks are improving rapidly. Mrs. Andrew Laurie, of Maupin Ave ALTON NOTES --- country, who are selling the Presto preparations. Our mail order department has increased so rapidly in the past year, until we have been compelled to secure the services of an expert to handle this department. We desire to place on our payroll this year 125 more agents to handle our preparations. We are prepared to pay a larger commission than any other firm. First—because we manufacture our own preparations. Second—We own our plant, and have no rent to pay. Third—We buy all of our ingredients wholesale, direct from the factory and laboratories, thus saving the middleman's profit. who has been visiting Mrs. Jane Mason and Mrs. Eliza Smith, of Monmouth, III., has returned home..... Mrs. U. G. Drew, of Springfield, Ill., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Laurie, of Market street... The revival services at the Union Baptist church are being well attended each night and much good is being accomplished.... Rev. G. C. Mason and mother returned to the city last week from Monmouth. ...Sunday was rally at Campbell A. M. E. church. A large number was present and $138.50 was raised during the day. HERCULANEUM NOTES Mrs. Alice Pittmon, who has been visiting relatives at Festus, was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Coin and Mrs. Clara McGee. Sunday...Mrs. B. Burks, P. Hill, T. B. Hill and Miss Jessie Smith are on the sick list... Messrs. D. O'Neil and Elmer Galvin were visitors here Sunday...Mr. Rollen Nelson, who has been unable to walk for seven months was out Sunday...Miss Jessie Smith was the guest of her mother at Crystal City last week... Messrs. Wayman Booker, J. L. Harris and Fred Coffman spent Saturday and Sunday at Bonne Terra...Mr. and Mrs. James Harris and Mrs. James Waters spent Monday at St. Louis attending to business...Mr. T. Wingo, of Palmer, Mo., was here visiting his brpther, Joe, for a short while. CLAYTON NOTES By Mrs. J. Bedell The Women's Union of St. Louis County held their meeting at the First Baptist church in Clayton. Rev. Jennings, of Kirkwood, preached the sermon. A large number was present.... The Misses Marie Pitts and Mazie Belger are preparing an Easter program for the Sunday School.... Miss Ethel Bailey, who has been indisposed for the past three weeks, is convalescent.... Mrs. Jennie Taylor gave a surprise birthday party in honor of her father. A number of friends were present.... Rev. Rollins, the pastor of Pilgrim Zion church is conducting a revival at his church.... The Carnation Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Bailey with ten members and two visitors present. Miss Mabel Lewis and Mrs. Alice Bailey. A delicious two source luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Miss Ethel Bailey, 209 Hanley Road, March 25th. POPLAR BLUFF NOTES By Mrs. O. P. Jackson Prof. J. C. Carter, of Charleston, district superintendent of the A. C. E. By J. W. Coin 3140-3142 MARNICE PLACE Several Reasons Why There are several reasons why you should use the preparations made by the Presto Toilet Mfg. Co. 1. Because they are the best by every test. 2. Because they contain the highest grade of domestic and imported chemicals. 3. Because "Presto" is the best that can be had on the market for the hair and scalp. 4. Because it is guaranteed to be absolutely pure or money back. 5. They are made in our own laboratory under our personal supervision. Our "Presto" hair grower promotes a beautiful growth of hair, stops falling out and breaking of the hair. Price 50 cts. per jar. Our "Presto" Pressing Oil contains ingredients which protect the hair from the wind, and makes it soft and glossy, for women or men. Price 50 cts. per box. Our "Presto" shampoo removes dandruff and promotes hair vigor and health. Price 50 cts. per bottle. Six weeks treatment for $1.25, consisting of one jar "Presto" Hair Grower, one box "Presto" Pressing Oil, one bottle "Presto" Shampoo. Mail this coupon and 25 cts, with your name and address to us, and receive by return mail, either a jar of Hair Growing Oil, Pressing Oil or a bottle of Shampoo. Miss Augusta Hyatt Private Secretary to the President Make all P. O. Money Orders, Checks or Drafts W. H. DAVIS, PRE 3140-42 MARNICE PLACE BELL PHONE: COLFAX 1049 League of the A. M. E. church was here Sunday and made quite an interesting talk in behalf of the League. He was highly elated of the progress and the efficient work done by the officers...Mrs. EHa Gatewood was hostess to the Stewardness Board No. 2, Tuesday night. A delightful evening was spent...Mrs. Henry Gatlin of 810 Alice street, served a five course dinner Sunday in honor of Madam Becks of Kansas City. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Chinn, Mrs. Ray and Mr. Julian Cameron. A pleasant evening was reported...Mr. Rusa McCollough has closed his restaurant and accepted a position at Hamilton-Brown shoe factory...The A. M. E. church is taking on new life and progressing nicely in all branches under the pastorate of Rev. R. S. Phillips...Mrs. James Blue was the guest of the Argus's reporter Sunday...Master Superior Cig 2339 Market Imported and Don Pool and Billiard Griffin Foster, Proprietor Phone: Brmon Testimonials From Some TRESSA HAIR Superior Cigar Store 2339 Market Street Imported and Domestic Cigars Pool and Billiard Parlor Griffin Foster, Proprietor Wm. Clausel, Manager Phone: Brmost 1535 Testimonials From Some Of The Patrons Of TRESSA HAIR PARLOR VINCENT recommend "Tressa," Madam Mays' gives actual results.-Mrs. C. A. Douglas, Hundreds of such testimonies have been rec always use Tressa Hair Treatment. Agents Call or write Mme. E. W. Phone Bomo 3215 Lawton Ave. Hundreds of such testimonies have been received by me. Once tried, you will always use Tressa Hair Treatment. Agents wanted on our profit sharing plan. Call or write Mme. E. W. May, Pres. COUPON THE HOME BUTTER MERGER HOME BUTTER MERGER This is one of the most wonderful inventions ever placed on the market. This machine will merge one pint of milk into one pound of butter in two minutes. The high price of butter makes it necessary for you to investigate the merits of this wonderful invention. We have, on file in our office, hundreds of testimonials of people who are using this machine. Write or phone us. Bell, Colfax 1049, and we will call at your home and demonstrate the merits of this machine. We want ten good agents. You can make $5 to $8 per day easily. For sale only by We call special attention to our Baby Label White Lilly Face Cream, which is made from a special formula of our own, and is as harmless as a biscuit, and will remove those red bumps from the face and make it as soft and smooth as the face of a child. Price 50 cts. a jar. Mail the following coupon and 10 cts. to us and receive a 25 cent bottle of our triple strength perfume. 15 cts. This Coupon and 10 cts. good for a 25 cts. bottle of tripple strength perfume. Midm. E. Thomas, one of the most wonderful hair culturists now before the public, will begin instructing the next class in the Presto College of Hair Culture or April 15, 1916. We teach you either Hair Culture, Chiropody, Manicuring, Massaging. Write at once for particulars. Don't forget our Special Coupon offer for the first 25 ladies who will enroll before April 15. Becks or Drafts Payable to VIS, PRES. ST. LOUIS, MO. Walter McCollough celebrated his 9th anniversary Sunday.....Miss Grace Higginbotham, of Morocco, was a pleasant visitor in Poplar Bluff Sunday. COFFMAN NOTES By C. D. Valle At the ripe age of 77 years. Mrs. Drusie Burns passed from labor to reward last Friday night. The funeral took place at Union Chapel Sunday at 11:30. Rev. Reynolds, of Farmington, officiating. A large number of relatives and friends of Farmington and Ste. Genevieve attended the funeral....Mr. Wayman Chappelle and sister, Miss Mildred, spent the week end at Ste. Genevieve....In the death of Mr. Frank J. Sutherland, Farmington lost one of its most progressive young men. Continued on page 7 Cigar Store Market Street Domestic Cigars Alliard Parlor Wm. Clausel, Manager most 1535 Home Of The Patrons Of AIR PARLOR Miss Wilena Withey of 3332 Pine St St. Louis, Mo. Writes. I am a strong advocate of the Tressa Method. When I began taking the Tressa Treatments my hair was very short, stubby and uneven. Madam Mays' Magic Hair Grower has improved it wonderfully and I heartily recommend "Tressa," the Magic Hair Oil, to all who desire a growth of thick, long hair in a short time. I am still taking the Tressa treatments, and am more than pleased to submit my picture to show actual results of the Tressa Method. I can say gladly and truly that the Madam Mays' Hair Grower has really worked magically for me. One year ago my hair was not more than three inches long, but by using the Mays' Magic Hair Grower "Tressa" according to directions, my hair is now 14 inches long and thick in porportion, and growing constantly Will be very pleased to show my picture some future time. I highly Magic Hair Grower which gives 8224 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. received by me. Once tried, you will eness wanted on our profit sharing plan. W. May, Pres. mont 1407 St. Louis, Mo. COUPON PRINCESS THEATRE IN NOTE FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 24 DANCING (BUCK acd WING) CONTEST 5 PRIZES OPEN TO EVERYONE NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON Saturday, March 18 THE DARKENING TRAIL. Four-part Mutual Masterpiece. Sunday, March 19 THE OUTLAW'S REVENGE Mexico's Man of the Hour in a Great War Drama, in Four Parts. Monday, March 20 Tyron Power, the Greatest Emotional Actor, in THE DREAM OF EUGENE ARAM Three-part Drama. Every Thursday The Great Universal Serial "GRAFT" Showing Life's Daily Strifes Due to Political Influence and its Consequences. Everybody Should See It. 5 Cents HOLBROOK BLIRM IN "A BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL!" THE BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL At the Comet Theater Next Tuesday, March 20. Pendleton Theatre 4298 FINNEY AVENUE The Pendleton Theater, 4298 Finney, near Pendleton, has been reopened under new management. It is now owned and controlled by Colored. The program consists of first class pictures changed daily. Admission 5 cents. B. F. Austin, proprietor. Pushing The Clover Leaf INSURANCE If you favor preparedness, you will certainly carry a policy in the Clover Leaf Health and Accident Insurance Company, that will protect you while at your occupation and while away from your occupation; while at home and while away from home. Phone, write or see E. Hawkins, superintendent of the Clover Leaf Casualty Company, 2363 (new number) Market street. Phone, Bom. 2340 or Central 8174-L. For quick printing, try the Argus job department. OLD Prices: Colored Admitted FIRST BALCONY 35c aud 25c Second Balcony - 15c ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS BY H. T. M. THEATRES ALL STAR CAST AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER An all star cast at the Booker Washington Theater this week is giving the patrons one of the best shows in the career of Mr. Turpin's popular playhouse. Ed. Green, a peculiar eccentric comedian, opens the show with an act that is an oddity in the extreme. It opens with a photo sketch of an automobile joy ride after which Green steps on to the stage as if out of the screen. Mr. Green then puts over a line of singing, dancing and talking that goes big, leaving the audience crying for more. The next act, The Melvilles, is a decided novelty. The female member is seen in a series of artistic poses, representing famous characters of fiction, national emblems and feminine characteristics. She is assisted by pictures in colors, thrown on a screen to serve as a background. It is not only beautiful, but a wonderful and ingenious originality. Johnnie Woods, the greatest of all ventriloquists, assisted by "Little Henry," is back with a new line of talk as catchy as ever. This is sufficient to assure everyone that the act is carrying the house by storm. Montgomery and McClain, assisted by Buster Austin, one of the most promising young comedians in Colored vaudeville, closes the bill with a repertoire of songs, dances and eccentricity that wins fevered applause. Miss McClain, the beautiful little strawberry blond, clearly demonstrates her popularity. Montgomery and Austin in burlesque comedy roles furnish the fun and round out a clever and entertaining act. NEXT WEEK AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER Beginning Monday, March 20. RICHARDSON & HINKLE George Richardson, the man with the insane wooden leg and his "high brown." EDGAR CONNOR & CECIL MANN The original "Sambo" and the dainty comedienne. MARGARITE THOMAS WARD Entrancing Singing Soubrette. FRANK CAGGAN The musical boy and his euphonium. VILLA AT THE MOVIE A photo-play most timely is "The Outlaw's Revenge," showing Mexico's bloody revenge. It is a four-part Mutual picture, showing phases of the life of Gen. Villa, whom the American soldiers are pursuing at the present hour. Why Villa became a bandit and later a revolutionary leader; the insult to his younger sister and other features will be seen at the Movie Theater Sunday. It is pronounced by critics a true and interesting epoch in the History of Mexico. COMET THEATER TO SHOW "THE IRON CLAW" To satisfy the demand of his patrons, Mr. Zimmerman, manager of the Comet, has decided to run the great serial play, "The Iron Claw." This photoplay had been left off the Comet program because he was already running three serials, but so many have requested it that it will be shown every Monday, commencing the 20th. Be sure to see the first installment. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS The Rollicking Fun of the Inimitable Pickaninnies. The Spirited and Exciting Horse Race. The Famous Kentucky Thoroughbred Queen Bess. The Beautiful Heroine and Her Thrilling Leap Across the Mountain Chasm. The Famous Pickaninny Brass Band. KENTUCKY THE MAYOR MISS FLORENCE McCLAIN The Talented "Strawberry Blonde," at the Booker Washington, this week OLD KENTUCKY AT THE PRINCESS In Old Kentucky, a sensational drama of southern life, climaxed in a thrilling horse race scene will be at the Princess Theater, Grand and Olive, next week. This is the only west end theater opened to Colored patrons and the balcony can be reserved next week at 25 and 35 cents. 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 as during the day. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, 3001 Lawton Ave. MME. MATTIE MAPF CALHOUN 2927 Lawton. Bom. 1693R The Guaranteed Hair Culturist. Holding a diploma from the Slaughter System. Actual results in six treatments. I am offering to all new patrons a box of oil, gratia. Give me a trial. BOSA CAFE, BAKEBY AND CONFECTIONERY 2011 Lawton Avenue Fresh baked goods daily; music at all hours; a trial is all we ask of you. Jaa. Henderson, Prop. Alice Brown, Manager. ATTEN SPANISH WAR THIS IS TO YOUR All ex-soldiers an the U.S. Army or Volun 1898 and June 30, 190 Wm. L. White, Camp N All interested o Adjutant Louis J. Mill Historian J. E. Mitchell, 2341 M HELP WANT EARN $10 TO $15 per Wet time, evenings. No canvas ing, experience unnecessa tions, working Plana Outfit. ATTENTION !! SPANISH WAR VETERANS THIS IS TO YOUR VITAL INTEREST All ex-soldiers and sailors who served in the U.S. Army or Volunteers between April 21, 1898 and June 30, 1902, should join Corp'l Wm. L. White, Camp N. 10, U. S. W. V. All interested communicate with Adjutant Louis J. Mills, 2735 Lawton Avenue or Historian J. E. 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For further information apply to Room 602, Star Blldg., 12th and Olive streets. DENTIST WANTED.—An opening for a good dentist, excellent location and good practice. Write W. C. Major, Jefferson City, Mo. If you would like to have mor- hustrous, flowing, beautiful, long straight hair; use one jar of Zyno fair Grower and Straightener. Price 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toile Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave St. Louis, Mo. SOLICITOR WANTED Either sex to represent a well-known line of household necessities. Permanent position. Experience not necessary. Monroe Specialty Co., 4448 St. Ferdinand, St. Louis, Mo. You can always depend upon HENRY BRAUN for lowest prices in STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES 1700 Goode Ave. EYE GLASSES FITTED Let our optical service be of service to you in fitting your glasses and testing your eyes. Dr. G. L. Douglas, Optician. Bell, Lindell 1316; Kinloch, Delmar 2746. 2400 N. Pendleton. TION !! 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