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The St. Louis Argus GETS NEW MANAGER The Secret of the SUBMARINE At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Acme Laundry Co. Mr. E. Hawkins was appointed manager of the corporation. The elevation of Mr. Hawkins to this place of responsibility and trust, no doubt, will meet the general approval of the public, as he is well known in this city for the sterling business qualities which has characterized his work in other positions which he has held. Mr. Hawkins has many friends in this city and is known as a "good mixer," church worker and business man, having for several years been the clerk at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, and for two years superintendent of the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. He speaks of the Clover Leaf in the highest terms and says that he will see to it, that all of his policy holders will remain with the company. The present position, as manager of the Acme Laundry, places Mr. Hawkins in the highest and most responsible position of any man of our race in this city, employed by our people. Acme Laundry The Acme is a first-class steam laundry owned and operated by the Colored people of this city. Their work compares favorably with the best white laundries, and their service cannot be surpassed. Employment "The Secret of the Submarine," a timely photo-play serial, has been secured by Mr. Charles Turpin for the Booker Washington theater patrons. The first episode will be shown next Monday, May 8. In the picture production of "The Secret of the Submarine" one chapter of which will be shown weekly at this theater, the leading roles will be taken by Thomas Chatterton and Juanita Hansen. Through the co-operation of the officers at the government naval base at San Pedro some wonderfully realistic submarine effects have been obtained, the mysterious undersea craft being brought right up to the gaze of the audience and made to go through the death-dealing stunts for which they are constructed. The dangers to which the crews of Negro Business League Meets Tues. The regular monthly meeting of the Negro Business League will be held at Russell's Chapel, 2732 Pine Street, Tuesday evening, May 9, 8:30 p. m. A membership campaign is now on for one hundred members. All persons who believe in Negro business, both women and men are urged to join. You are welcome at the meeting Tuesday night, W. C. Gordon, Pres., Julius A. K. Ficklin, Secretary. INSTALLATION Of the Royal Circle of Friends of The World, May 8 The supreme supervisor, of the Royal Circle of Friends of the World, from Helena, Ark., has set to work a nice Circle Lodge of thirty-five members. The installation will be held at Mt. Neba Church, in New Port, or West Madison, Ill., Monday, May 8, at 8 p.m. A special invitation is extended to the Royal Circle and friends of St. Louis. Lawyer Falkerner, of Granite City, the supreme supervisor, A. Q. Perry, and a number of other prominent speakers will deliver interesting lectures. Come and join one of the best Negro Circles in the world. INFORMATION WANTED Any one knowing the whereabouts of either William or Charles McClain communicates with the Argus office, or to their sister, Mrs. M. J. Chalmers, Yuee City, Mississippi. There are employed from 25 to 30 women and men in the laundry each week and the corporation is doing over $30,000 worth of business each year. The following notice has been sent out to the public: Notice to our Patrons and the Public At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of this company, Mr. E. Hawkins was appointed manager in place of R. H. Stanton, and all business formerly transacted for the company by Mr. R. H. Stanton, will be transacted by Mr. Hawkins. We desire to announce at this time, that new policies and methods for the conduct of the business have been adopted, and we can promise the same high class work, with more efficient service and promptness in handling all matters that affect the interests of our customers. In this connection we earnestly solicit the confidence and patronage of our friends and the public, as the success of this enterprise means much to the commercial development of our people in this city. With many thanks for past patronage, we are, Very respectfully, Ernest Patillo, Secretary. W. G. Gordon, President. under-sea boats are constantly exposed are shown in a graphically gripping way in the big chaptered film novel. It is a thrilling sight to see a submarine dive below the surface and especially when it is realized that dangers which the crew cannot combat are liable to appear at any minute and make the boat a tomb. Every chapter filled with dare-devil thrills including the diving of an automobile across a 35 foot chasm at a 60 mile-an-hour clip. A baffling murder mystery makes possible the basis for the plot. This originates in the second chapter of the exciting serial. The author promises to keep the amateur detectives in the audience at a high key of excitement trying to solve this mystery. Don't fail to start with the first chapter, at the Booker Washington theater, Monday, May 8. Motion Pictures At Lane Tabernacle Motion pictures of Poro College and other race enterprises will form the program of an entertainment which will be given at Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Pastor's Club, Monday, May 8. The admission will be only 5 cents and the program will start at 8:30 sharp. Mrs. John Sneed is president of the club; Mrs. M. L. Fravier, secretary and Rev. N. L. Smith, pastor. "DOES GOD HEAR SINNERS PRAY" First Baptist Church Notes Last Sunday our pastor, Rev. Wm. O. Davis, delivered a very forceful and instructive sermon, to a very pleasing congregation. The Old Mother Church has once more taken up new zeal and courage and all hands are at work trying to assist our new pastor in placing the church in the front ranks where she once stood. Our contributions are increasing every Sunday. We cordially invite you to come down and hear this great "Son of Thunder," in his eloquent discourses. Next Sunday morning, May 7, Rev. Davis will preach from the theme, "Will God hear sinners pray," or "Is prayer essential to salvation?" If you feel like enjoying a great gospel feast, come and hear him. Services begin at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Our membership is on the increase. The public installation of Rev. Davis as pastor of First Baptist Church will be held in the very near future. Due notice will be given. M. G. C. Concert Sunday NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND OUR MANY FRIENDS We will be compelled to postpone our band concert for Sunday, May 7, until Sunday May 14, on account of a previous engagement. We return our thanks to Col. B. J. Riley and staff and regiment, for the attendance last Sunday. We were pleased to see Mr. McKin and Grand Master A. D. Brown, of the G. U. O. of O. F., and hope they come again. The attendance last Sunday was 200. Respectfully $66,000 PATENT L. N. Garrison receiving sixty-six thousand ($66,000) dollars for his付 parent he invented in the United States Department, he being a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Rev. J. K, Parker, Pastor. Mr. Garrison got his idea from making toys. He is a very clever, upright man and is much beloved by all his brethren. He is a widower and has ten children, a daughter who previously has been a school teacher in Africa, but at present is here. Also he has a son in United States Army Department. GARDNER BOOM STARTED John W. Merriman, 2966 Market St., was a caller at the Argus office this week. He stated that he was looking the field over preparatory to starting an active campaign for his favorite candidate for governor, who is Col. Fred D. Gardiner. He also stated that the colonel was a business man of the first rank and his election as governor would insure a good state government. GRAND MASTER FIELDS ATTENDS GENERAL CONFERENCE National Grand Master William Herbert Fields, of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, departed last night, via Baltimore & Ohio Special for Louisville, Kentucky, to attend the general convention of the A. M. K. E. M. conference. The Grand Master is a lay delegate. He is to make the nominating speech for Dr. J. W. Woods, of Philadelphia, general secretary of foreign missions, who is an active candidate for Bishop. The Grand Master was accompanied by Rev. S. D. Davis, presiding elder of the St. Louis district, and national deputy grand master of the order. The work will be looked after in his absence by the popular National Grand Recorder, Dr. George M. Cathrell, and Mrs. Ada Harris, State Grand Queen of Missouri. MME C. J. WALKER RETURNS TO THE CITY ON BUSINESS FOR BRIEF STAY Indianapolis, Ind. Special to the Argus—Madame C. J. Walker will arrive at Indianapolis, Monday, from Tuskegee and other points South, and desires to meet all of her local agents at her office, 640 North West Street, for against misrepresentation and fakes, who claim to be handling her goods and also to assist in raising funds for the Booker T. Washington Memorial. Madame Walker's stay in Indianapolis will be brief and she urges all agents to be present at eight o'clock sharp Monday, May 8. SIXTH ANNUAL OPENING Cape May, N. J., Special to Argus.—The sixth annual opening of the Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J., April 22, was the scene of the usual array of gowns and notables. An Easter Hop was given on Monday night, at which time the large and spacious reception room, handsomely decorated with palms and other seasonable Easter flowers, was filled to its capacity. The gorgeous gowns worn by the elite of Cape May and guests of the hotel, were admired by all. On the whole a very pleasant evening was spent. The following are the guests at Hotel Dale: Mr. and Mrs. S. Pouleston, Atlantic City, N. J.; Miss Louisa M. Bina, Mr. L. W. Evens, Miss Lucinda Corlise, Camden, N. J.; Mrs. Adelaide Warrick-Miss Sarah Savina, Miss Maggie Campher, Salem, N. J.; Mr. M. P. A. Sample, Jersey City, N. J.; Dr. E. A. Draper, Cape May, N. J.; Mr. R. A. Ingram, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. P. F. Paskler, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Mr. W. W. Hatton, Madam Lelia Walker Robinson, New York, N. Y.; Dr. V. L. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley B. Bass, Mrs. J. W. Draper, Mr. John B. Johnson, Mr. Geo. H. White, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. S. D. Milla, Miss May P. Burrill, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe C. Bruce and family, Washington, D. C.; Miss Sylvia Carty, Wilmington, Del; Mrs. Claude H. L. Bellot, Domenica, R. W. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Corinthian Yacht Club. PORO COLLEGE The "Poro" College Crew, accompanied by Mrs. Alberta Wyche-Hoagland and Mrs. Wm. Brown, left for Bloomington, Ill., Tuesday morning to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Wyche, parents of Mrs. Hoagland. Immediately upon their arrival a savory lunchoon was served by Mrs. Wyche, a few friends were received, and at 4 o'clock a meeting of the "Poro" agents of Bloomington was held at the residence of Miss Georgia Washington. After the meeting, which was extremely interesting, the "Poro" College movies were shown at the A. M. E. Church, and although the weather was very unfavorable, there was not even standing room to be found at the early hour of 8:30. It seems as though Mr. and Mrs. Wyche had been planning while the crew slept Tuesday night, for early Wednesday morning they could be seen sight seeing. Many places of interest were visited which will never be forgotten. An elaborate reception was given Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6 by Mr. and Mrs. Wyche, at their home, which was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. The color scheme in the dining room was pink and green. The remainder of the evening was spent with old acquaintances and friends, and Thursday morning the crew at the college telling of this wonderful and most delightful trip. Although Mrs. Clara Smith-Eaton will be greatly missed by the college and the many customers who come daily, while on a short visit east, we are pleased to say that we have made no mistake in acquiring the services of Mrs. Lizzie Bratton, who also exhibits the same courtesy to our patrons, visitors and friends. When you come to see us, whether as a patron or visitor, we want you to feel at home; already Mrs. Bratton has demonstrated the "make yourself at home" spirit. She has the management of the operating department in charge, during the absence of Mrs. Eaton, and all will receive the same courteous treatment as before. Miss Lizzie Lindsay, Mounds, Ill., a graduate of Wilberforce University, comes to us as stenographer, in the office, which has seen the need of another to aid in giving the many thousand patrons complete satisfaction and prompt service through correspondence. The instruction department is crying for larger quarters, for daily new students are enrolling, and "Poro" agents from all parts of the country have, not forgotten to review their knowledge of the work, while visiting the city, that they may give their customers the best that is in "Poro" System. Mrs. Estelle Stewart, Little Rock, Ark., Miss Mary Russell, Luther, Okla., and Miss Mable Boldin, St. Louis, Mo., are new students for the agency. Mrs. Jimmie Reynolds, Iuka, Miss., is taking a post course, Mrs. Estelle Moseby, Parsons, Kansas, Miss Roxana Green, Mt. Clair, N. J., and Miss Lela Mann, Chicago, Ill., have just received their diplomas in "Poro" System. Mrs. Carrie Holland-Pearson, Muskogee, Okla., has returned home after taking a post course for one week. As the office, operating and instruction departments have increased in number, it will be remembered that the shipping department will soon increase, too. Yet, with volumes of mail coming in daily, with hundreds of orders to be filled and shipped daily, the college employees found time to refer to their note books Friday morning, April 28, which gave due to the second anniversary of the marriage of "Poro" College proprietors. In commemoration of this date, a gorgeous bouquet of flowers was presented to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Malone by the college, and so pleased were they, a likeness of the bouquet was ordered made, which has been added to the famous "Poro" College movies. Lane Tabernacle We know you are going to help make the showing of "Porl" College moving pictures at Lane Tabernacle, 3966 Fairfax Ave, Monday evening, May 5, a success. HOWARD UNIVERSITY RECORD The Alumni Number of the Howard University Record contains much matter of interest to its Alumni throughout this country. The edition is illustrated and contains a foreword by the president of the university and articles by many of its prominent alumni including Dean Kelly Miller and others. The April number of the Howard University (Washington, D. C.) Record, issued as an alumni number, has been received. It is a 48 page edition with an illuminated cover in the college colors and contains much information of interest to the alumni located in all parts of this and foreign countries. Any alumnus can obtain a copy by applying to the alumni secretary of the general alumni association care of the university. Missionary At Home Again On Friday the 21st of April, Miss Susie M. Taylor, our missionary, who has spent nearly four years in West Africa, reached headquarters. She reports a very perilous journey by sea, after walking nearly eighty miles to take passage on the S. S. Chicago, a French liner. This boat was hounded for three days by German submarines. It is really pathetic to hear her tell of the awful nerve wrecking experiences of those perilous days. Miss Taylor is principal of the Bible and Industrial Academy, located in Grand Bassa, Liberia, West Coast Africa, on three hundred acres of land. The building is not quite finished. Though the roof is on, and the weather boarding on, only one floor is laid. She hopes to give herself to raising funds for the completion of this school, which will be the very best Baptist school building in all that part of Africa. The work of Africa's redemption must be carried on, and you, my dear reader, must help in this work. The suffering of this little woman, in our stead, should bring a blush of shame to every stingy, little souled Baptist in all this land. She reports Miss Eliza Davis as a most congenial and helpful companion, who was left in charge of the work. "Thompson of the Varsity," a college comedy in three acts, will be given by the Scruggs Progressive Club No. 3, at Douglass Hall, Beaumont and Lawton Avenues, Wednesday evening, May 10. Prizes will be given to persons selling the highest number of tickets. The music will be furnished by the First Regiment K. of P. Band. The admission will be 15 cents. A. Jordan, captain; Miss A. B. Wimberly; lieutenant; Miss Elgie Tyler, secretary; Miss Carrie Cook, Manager. THIRD SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION IN THEIR FIRST GEAND RALLY FOR THE SEASON, SUNDAY, APRIL 30. FIFTY YEARS IN MINISTRY An interesting audience was out to greet Rev. R. W. Stewart and wife at Wayman Chapel, at his fifteenth anniversary in the ministry, Wednesday evening, April 26. All the A. M. E. pastors including the following were present: Rev. Peck of St. James, Rev. Brooks of St. Paul's, Rev. Watson of Quinn Chapel, Rev. Burnett of Kirkwood, Rev. Anderson of St. Peters, and Rev. Pearson of Benton. Among the other guests were Mrs. D. W. Oaks, Lawyer Geo. L. Vaughn, and Mr. E. Hawkins of the Clover Leaf Insurance Co., and also secretary of St. Paul's Chapel. A most enjoyable banquet was served by the committee consisting of Mrs. Rev. McFerrin, Mrs. Gillespie, of Carondolet, and Miss Dovey Porter. A number of speeches were delivered complimenting Rev. Stewart for his fifty years of active service in the church of the race. Dr. Boxdale presided and Rev. S. L. Brooks acted as secretary. A neat little purse was presented the Reverend at the close of the service. Many letters of congratulation were received. The Great Western Band will have all new music on the Grey Eagle, Monday eve, May 15. Y.M.C.A. FUND STILL GROWS Building Fund Slides Past $800 Mark —Team 14 Still Ahead and Gaining On Competitors. Step by step, dollar by dollar, the Building Fund of the Young Men's Christian Association has grown until the total is now $8,056.00. Seventy- nine years young was the age of one contributor who finished up his pledge of fifty-dollars this week. His face was all smiles as he placed into the hands of a worker of Team No. 19 the last twenty-five dollars. That was a sight worth seeing. A man whose hair and beard were white and whose back was bent, laying down twenty-five dollars as a last payment of a pledge of fifty dollars. Mr. R. P. Hamlin, one of the International secretaries, was in the city a few days ago and went with Mr. Jones on a collection tour. When it was over he expressed his appreciation of the continued interest of the team workers and of our citizens. So many inquiries have been made as to when the next meeting will be held that the Association has decided to hold its next meeting on the third Sunday in May at Central Baptist Church, at 4 p. m. The quiet persistent efforts of the teams is shown through the team standing which is given herewith: Up to 6 P. M. May 3 Team Captain Amount Amount Subscribed Paid In 14 T. A. Curtis...$ 4,860.00 $ 715.50 17 C. H. Turner...6,487.50 558.00 9 Chas. H. Brown 3,516.00 512.75 8 T. A. Marshall. 3,263.00 461.15 6 Milton Roland. 1,754.00 446.85 12 L. F. Ford...3,416.50 422.75 18 I. H. Bradbury 5,074.00 358.25 7 S. B. Wallace. 2,835.50 316.50 20 M. A. Grant...2,425.65 314.00 19 P. W. Moseley. 2,787.50 282.00 1 G. B. Jones...2,208.75 227.00 3 J. W. Meyers. 6,078.75 197.00 10 L. S. Williams. 2,511.50 161.00 11 E. D. Hamilton 5,206.00 179.10 15 C. Q. Clark...1,476.50 158.00 13 W. R. Hill...3,649.50 147.75 4 J. W. Shaffner. 603.00 138.00 16 R. C. Haskell. 1,264.50 127.00 5 J. H. Harrison 1,932.50 80.00 2 ... 172.00 31.00 Campaign Committee 10,012.00 1,744.00 Flying Squadron E. Hutchinson...1,923.75 38.25 Total for teams...$7,635.85 Amount received where team is unknown...407.66 Grand Total ...$8,103.51 Gospel Meetings "At Central Bapt. Glorious Gospel Meetings at the Central Baptist Church, 29th and Washington Avenues. Dr. J. Douglas Herben, the noted national evangelist is conducting the meetings; and Mr. William Lewis, the well-known gospel singer will sing at each service. Every afternoon between four and five o'clock Dr. Herben will conduct a Bible institute. All are urged to come with their Bibles. These evangelistic meetings will continue through Monday night, May 15. Next Sunday, at 3 o'clock, there will be a great Christian mass meeting. The men will fill the body of the church and the women will fill the baleony. Inspiring song service led by Mr. Lewis, followed by a burning message by Dr. Herben. Everyone is asked to bring his own Bible. Subject: "Christian Living." The subject of Dr. Herben's sermon in the morning will be: "The Greatness of a Name." His subject at night will be: "The Avenger of Blood." Dr. Herben's sermons are plain and pointed, convicting and comforting, brilliant and Biblical, sparkling with wit at sin's confusion but deeply spiritual and soul reviving. All should hear him. DONKEY TAIL ENTERTAINMENT Mr. and Mrs. James McAdoo, of 1553 Singeton St., assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Ray, Mr. Sam Lenard and Mrs. Bessie Lovell, entertained an enormous crowd Saturday evening, April 29, with a Donkey Tail Entertainment for the benefit of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. The successful winners of the donkey pinning were Mr. and Mrs. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton B. Bevenue. Among the guests were Mrs. L. Armour, Mrs. Bessie Jones, Mrs. Carrie Harvey, Mrs. Georgis Trice and Miss Mary Patton and many others. All departed at a late hour after an evening of much pleasure. "PORO Is What Patrons Who Want Best Quality Call For. "PORO" COLLEGE CO. M. C. 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DON'T YO' NIVER SHOW YER OLE CLUMSY HIPPO-POTOMY CARCUS AT MY TABLE AGIN!! International Cartoon Co., N. Y. 150 Miss Alma Bartlett, who is visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis and Illinois, reports a very pleasant trip. Mrs. White will leave for Fort Madison, Iowa, in a few weeks for an indesinite stay...Miss Margaret White is improving nicely after several weeks' illness...The Lone Scouts are now camping on the premises of Mr. Graham on E. Miller street. Mears. Sidney Rankins, Capelton, Brown and C. Clay are the sole owners of the camp...Mr. Gregory Flyan, our undertaker, has his many friends' sympathy in the loss of his mother. She died Sunday at 7:45 p.m. The body was buried at Sedalia, Mo., Wednesday, May 4. Miss Flynn and her sister arrived at the bedside of their mother a few hours before death. The son was unable to get here before she died....Mr. Henry Beatty of Jefferson City and Miss Lillian Wilkerson were united in marriage Saturday evening, April 29, at the home of the bride's parents at Washington Park. A host of friends greeted the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Beatty left on their honeymoon Saturday night for St. Louis....The Thomas sisters including the other members of the family took the citizens of Jefferson City by storm at the concert at the Second Baptist Church, Thursday evening. Col. A. L. Thomas, the father, was master of ceremonies. This was a donation to the rally by the colonel....Mr. John Wallace's sister, of Galveston, Texas, is seriously ill from a paralytic stroke....Mrs. Will Turner, of Locust street, is indisposed from an operation....Mr. M. Buckner, a student of Lincoln Institute, spent two days in Columbia on business....Miss Ruth Perkins, after spending Easter in Kettsville, Mo., and several days with her father at Macon, returned to her post of duty at Lincoln Institute Tuesday, reporting a much enjoyed vacation....All members and friends are asked to assist in the big rally at the Second Baptist Church, May 14....Mrs. Dr. H. E. Johnson and two children are the guests of their mother and grandmother at Fulton. Mrs. Johanson is assisting her sister, Miss Hattie McKim, in her closing exercises, which will be about May 26....Mrs. Chas. Lane left for Tipton, Monday to assume her duty as matron of the school....Mrs. Mayberry is on the sick list....The Republican Club had their election of officers Thursday. Mr. R. W. Stokes, president; Mr. Hemmingway, vice president; Mr. Chas. Spencer, secretary; Mr. Happy Berry, treasurer. JACKSON NOTES E. E. W. Miss Josie Bufford, of Jackson, has been elected teacher of Appleton school ..Mr. Herbert Eulinberg was in Jackson Sunday.....Mr. Hayes Eulinberg has been re-elected as teacher at Dutchtown district: ..Mr. John Clippard, who has been very sick, is reported to be improving. ..Mr. Burrell Wade, superintendent of the Corinthian Baptist Sunday-school, was well pleased Sunday with the work and the spirit in which the pupils entered each lesson. ..Rev. P. M. Johnson went over to Commerce Sunday to be present at the corner stone laying. ..Mr. Enoch purchased a fine horse a few days ago. Mrs. Green Wilson, of Carbondale, is at the bedside of her father, Mr. John Clippard——Mr. Sam White- has returned to Jackson. ..Miss Mary and her brother, John Wade, while going to Cape Girardeau Saturday night, 'on his motorcycle, were dumped, but neither received injuries. FARMINGTON NOTES By Miss D. F. Baker Miss Alice Swink has returned from St. Louis, where she has been specializing in music. Miss Swink has rare musical talent...Before Rev. W. H. Spurlock and wife left for Philadelphia they were socially entertained by the members of their church...The many friends of Master Frank Drew are delighted to know that he has found employment at Uniontown, Pa...Mr. Fred Chappelle and family enjoyed a pleasant week end with Mr. and Mrs. D. Buford...Miss Alcesta Boutilh has returned to Coffman...Mr. Samuel Burke attended to business in Bonne Terre, Tuesday...Hilda, Opal, Floyd and Ina Kennedy had a pleasant visit with their aunt, Mrs. A. Murphy, of DeSoto...The friends of Mrs. Wesly Douthit are sorry to know that she improves so slowly...Mr. Chas. Baker attended to business in St. Louis last week...Little, Anna Pugh, Cornelia Franks and Laurie Boddis are indisposed and absent from school last week...Messas. Lewis Murphy and Geo. Meyers returned to Crystal City Sunday...The Farmington Giants will have the first event of baseball contact at the Masonite Hall May 11. Their uniforms will be "classy hue"...Miss Hortense Kennedy is quite ill at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. Boddie...Mrs. A. Cayee is quite ill at her home in West Farmington...Mr B. J. Wilkins has returned to St. Louis. POPLAR BLUFF NOTES By Mrs. C. P. Jackson The first open session of the Inter- denominational Conference was held Thursday night, April 27, at the G. M. E. Church. Rev. G. G. Chinn preached a sermon on "Unity." Rev. W. H. Huston made an address in which he explained in detail the object and plans of the conference. A mixed chair furnished music....Rev. Emma Henderson gave an entertainment Friday night at the A. M. E. Church for the benefit of Mock Conference. T. A. Henderson, manager...Rev Reynolds, the returned missionary from Africa, gave an exhi- THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS bition Friday night at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with moving pictures of the African customs....The ladies of the Community Club will begin cleaning up the community in which they reside, the first week in May. So look out for the wagons....Rev. G. Neighbors, of Grenada, Mine, prescheated a masterful sermon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Sunday night....Mrs. Pete Clemons is a reader of the Argus....Mrs. H. Y. Jones, who has been quite ill is improving....Rev. H. J. Laden died in Brinkley, Ark, Tuesday, April 25. His remains were brought here by his children. Rev. G. Neighbors, of Grenada, Miss, officited at the funeral, which was held at Central Baptist Church....Mrs. Mary A. Devine, of St. Louis, arrived Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Laden, of Garfield street....Mrs. Lucy Ray received word from her son, Morse, who underwent an operation in the hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, that he was improving. An excellent program was rendered by the members of the Patron's Association, Saturday. The papers read by Mesdames M. Moore, V. Pierce, and Hall, were very interesting, while the president, Mrs. John Robinson, rendered one of her excellent readings. Mrs. Stepp gave the audience a treat in the form of a humorous recitation. Prof. A. J. Anthony, of Belmont, was present and sang "The Palms." Rev. J. G. Hayes came last, but not least, on the program. His highly interesting talk concerned the great work women are doing for the race. Altogether the program was quite a success. Last Monday evening the members of the Mite Missionary Society held their installation of officers at the A. M. E. Church with Rev. M. S. Smith officiating... Friday, Mr. Geo. Goode and daughter, Mrs. Lilly Midget, were called to Hickman, Ky., to the bedside of their daughter and sister... Sunday, splendid services were enjoyed at the A. M. E. and Heley Baptist Churches. At the former church, Pastor M. S. Smith preached in the morning and Rev. H. F. Higginbotham, of Allenville, in the evening. At the latter, Pastor J. H. Henderson delivered an excellent sermon in the morning and Rev. S. M. Arthur preached at the evening services...Sunday evening Rev. M. S. Smith departed for Philadelphia, Pa., to attend the General conference of the A. M. E. connection... Sunday, afternoon, Rev. Henderson went to Commerce, to assist in the ceremony of the corner-stone laying of the new St. Paul Baptist Church, of which Rev. Collier is pastor. Others to participate were, Revs. C. H. Green, of Charleston; P. T. Johnson, of Jackson; J. W. Wilcox, of Commerce and C. W. Cole, of Cape Girardeau. The corner-stone was laid by Marble City CHARLESTON NOTES By Miss M. L. Eulingburg CAPE GIBARDEAU NOTES By Miss H. N. Jones Lodge of Odd Fellows, of this city, who ran an excursion on the steamer Gladys. Mrs. L. F. Hudson, of Poplar Bluff, was also present during the cornerstone laying. She departed for Poplar Bluff on Monday...Miss Addie Nance, of Jackson, is attending Lincoln High School here....The school board re-elected all of the former teachers at Lincoln school for the next session. Some of the teachers have received a raise in their salary. CHESTER NOTES By Mina M. Bigby Mrs. Nellie Nelson, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, for the last week returned to her home in St. Louis, Sunday....Miss Lizzie Wilkerson gave a party to a number of her friends Wednesday evening. The evening was spent in playing games and music and at a late hour a sumptuous two-course menu was served....Miss Mabel Bigby spent Friday in St. Louis shopping and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Amity Cox....Mr. Louie McComb, who was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. McComb, returned to his home in New York, last week...Mrs. H. Holten was hostess to the Ladies' Aid Thursday...Miss Angie Mischeoux had as her guests Sunday at dinner, Misses Ada and Margie Mischeoux, of St. Louis, Mrs. L. C. Anderson of E. St. Louis, Miss Mabel Bigby and Mr. E. L. Mischeoux....The entertainment Saturday was quite a success. KINLOCH NOTES By A. Garner The M. E. Church, of Kinloch, will hold its quarterly meeting Sunday. All are invited to be present, as we want you to meet our new pastor....Mrs. J. Edwards and Mrs. Perkins spent a very enjoyable day in Florissant fishing. ST. CHARLES NOTES Little Hattie Steward died Sunday night, at her home on Benton Ave. Funeral Tuesday at 2:00 p. m....Mr. James O. Minor, of Alliance, Neb., was a pleasant visitor in St Charles, last week....Mrs. Frances Stovall, is in East St. Louis on business....Mr. George Abington is still confined to his bed....The members of Club No. 1 will have a candy pulling at the home of M. Lillian Carter next Saturday night....Miss Ida Jones spent several days in Macon last week....Mr. R. C. Holland, of Kansas City, was pleasantly entertained last Tuesday evening by Mrs. L. R. Carter....Mr. and Mrs. Albert Luckett, Mrs. A. Hall and Miss Eloise Miller, are visitors in St. Charles. Rev. Todd preached two excellent sermons Sunday at the M. E. Church. He is busy starting the old and young at their work for the year. EDWARDSVILLE NOTES By E. E. Williams Mrs. Thomas Allen, of West street, who has spent the past six months in L. R. C. visiting at Chattanooga, Tenn., has returned home...Mr. Hays Crittenden, of Olive street, died Sunday. Funeral was from Mt. Joy Baptist Church Wednesday evening...Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moxley, of East St. Louis, were the guests of Mrs. Moxley's mother, Mrs. Elmira Williams, Sunday...Mr. Julius Robinson and wife, of Chicago were the guests of his mother, Mrs. Alfred Robinson, of West street, last Friday... Mr. Griffin was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Scott, of Newport, last Saturday...A large number of out of town guests were in attendance at Mrs. Griffin's birthday dinner held in her home last Sunday. ST. MARY'S NOTES E. G. R. Mrs. and Mrs. W. P. Kimmel were the guests of relatives at Chester Easter Sunday.....Miss Viola Smith is visiting at Dayton, Ohio.....The Easter banquet and ball which were held here were quite enjoyable affairs and many beautiful dresses were on display. ST. CLAIR NOTES Miss E. Wing, Mrs. H. Alexander, Mr. Hampton, E. Hampton, M. Curtis and daughter were the guests of Miss A. I. Brooks last week...Mr. A. E. Curry, while visiting here on Easter Sunday was accidentally shot. His friends wish for him a speedy recovery...Mrs. M. Wallace is on the sick list...Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson have moved to Moselle...Mr. J. Jackson, of St. Louis, visited the bedside of his sick daughter, last week...Miss A. I. Brooks spent a few days in St. Louis this week. WEBSTER GROVES NOTES By Mrs. Leola Laird Rev. J. H. Parker, of Kansas City Mo., delivered a most wonderful sermon at the First Baptist Church last Sunday night. The two clubs of the first Baptist church have begun work already in the interest of the association to be held in August. At Blackwell Chapel at 3 p. m., last Sunday, Rev. S. D. Davis, of St. Louis, preached a splendid sermon. A large audience was in attendance. Among the visitors were: Rev. J. L Brooks of the M. E Church, J. W. Baker and Mrs. S. D. Davis, of St. Louis. A grand rally is on at the M. E Church on May 14. The contest at Olive Chapel at Kirkwood closed last week. Mrs Emma Elkins, of Wabster, reported $15.00; Mrs. Emma Hall, $12.00, and Mrs. Emma Cryms, $5.55. Brother Theo. Morrison has charge of Olive Chapel, of Kirkwood, during the absence of the pastor, Rev. Burnett, who is attending the general conference in Philadelphia, Pa., accompanied by his wife. The burial of little Willis Lydle Ecaw was Sunday. A large number attended the funeral of Miss Carrie Goode at Union, Mo., last week. Mrs. Nancy Roberts departed for her home in Jefferson City, last week, having attended the funeral of Rev. D. C. Canty. Miss Cora Lyles is ill. Mrs. Ellen Williams departed Tuesday to attend the A. M. E. Zion general conference in Louisville, Ky. CLAYTON NOTES Services were well attended at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Marks filled the pulpit at evening service, and delivered an interesting sermon...The Mission and Sewing Circles held a joint meeting at Mrs. Viola Parson's Wednesday night. A pleasant evening was spent. A great rally is being worked up for the fourth Sunday in June...The Embroidery Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Mayne Brown, on Wagner Ave., Saturday. The ladies are doing some beautiful work. Mrs. Brown is to be commended for her hospitality. Next meeting at Mrs. Parson's residence with Mrs. Geo. Bailoy as hostess... Miss Parker, Miss Andrews and Mr. Geo. 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MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 29th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building; Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. Frost & Frost, 23, East 8th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost st & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 29th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. THE BLACK MAJOR IN COMMAND Instances of heroism and roma Negro as a soldier have occurred in Mexicans engaged in by the color. Two weeks ago Wednesday that at Parral, Mexico. It seems that Lozano. Both Mexican troops and fire upon the American soldiers. Mtroops of the 13th, thinking he was ranza troops started after him in Mexican soldiers between the Mexicanican civilians of Santa Cruz. Major Charles Young, comman U. S. Cavalry, colored, discovered rades and started to the rescue, am miles, reached the point of danger. As soon as the black major antion, the Mexicans dispersed and bunches, but they left forty of the wounded on the field, but not a sin Cavalry was lost. General Pershing reports that six wounded. This is the second time the g spurs in Mexico.' This is the sec civilians and soldiers from immin help but comment proudly upon the Negro officer commanded as well fact counteracts the saying, spring gro fights well only when he is un. No doubt Major Tompkins was ing forward to prevent him and his slaughtered. How Major Tompkin his face deepened in color when he congratulations—one on being saved him. Instances of such heroism arnities are not many, but in all such the Negro soldier's way he has be relief. Just a month, or less, before the cavalry swept over the waterless terruptedly in the saddle for 60 hours from being annihilated by W. With all these crowns of glory ping from his banners, the Negro Mexican punitive (or puny) expegated, Jim-Crowed and disfranchiers of our flag and our country! less of heroism and romance showing the effect soldier have occurred many times in the city engaged in by the colored troops in the purse weeks ago Wednesday the 13th Cavalry, which Mexico. It seems that they were invited to North Mexican troops and civilians objected to the American soldiers. Major Tompkins, coming the 13th, thinking he was trapped, retreated, and was started after him in hot pursuit. They have been between the Mexican soldiers of Parral and as of Santa Cruz. Charles Young, commanding a squadron of forty, colored, discovered the dilemma of his start to the rescue, and, after it forced manned the point of danger. As the black major and his black followers, Mexicans dispersed and lost themselves in, they left forty of their number dead and in the field, but not a single one of those boys lost. Pershing reports that two of the 13th were killed. In the second time the gallant 10th Cavalry of Mexico.' This is the second time they have had soldiers from imminent destruction, and comment proudly upon the fact that in the latter commanded as well as Negro soldiers forracts the saying, springing out of racial bias well only when he is under white officers. Not Major Tompkins was glad to see the black man to prevent him and his men from being here. How Major Tompkins' eyes must have been opened in color when he met the black majorions—one on being saved and the other on being of such heroism are rare only because not many, but in all such opportunities that his soldier's way he has been quick and enduring. Month, or less, before the Parral event, this kept over the waterless plains of Mexico, reminiscent in the saddle for 60 hours, and saved 400 Acrees being annihilated by Villa bandits. All these crowns of glory, and with icicles of his banners, the Negro soldiers will return primitive (or puny) expedition to be what? Crowded and disfranchised, or to be the homeland flag and our country? Instances of heroism and romance showing the efficiency of the Negro as a soldier have occurred many times in the combats with Mexicans engaged in by the colored troops in the pursuit of Villa. Two weeks ago Wednesday the 13th Cavalry, white, appeared at Parral, Mexico. It seems that they were invited by General Lozano. Both Mexican troops and civilians objected and opened fire upon the American soldiers. Major Tompkins, commanding the troops of the 13th, thinking he was trapped, retreated, and the Carranza troops started after him in hot pursuit. They had the American soldiers between the Mexican soldiers of Parral and the Mexican civilians of Santa Cruz. Major Charles Young, commanding a squadron of the 10th U. S. Cavalry, colored, discovered the dilemma of his white comrades and started to the rescue, and, after a forced march of eight miles, reached the point of danger. As soon as the black major and his black followers got into action, the Mexicans dispersed and lost themselves in the cactus bunches, but they left forty of their number dead and many more wounded on the field, but not a single one of those boys of the 10th Cavalry was lost. General Pershing reports that two of the 13th were killed and six wounded. This is the second time the gallant 10th Cavalry has won its spurs in Mexico. This is the second time they have saved white civilians and soldiers from imminent destruction, and we cannot help but comment proudly upon the fact that in the last instance a Negro officer commanded as well as Negro soldiers fought. This fact counteracts the saying, springing out of racial bias, that a Negro fights well only when he is under white officers. No doubt Major Tompkins was glad to see the black faces rushing forward to prevent him and his men from being hemmed in and slaughtered. How Major Tompkins' eyes must have glistened and his face deepened in color when he met the black major, for mutual congratulations—one on being saved and the other on having saved him. Instances of such heroism are rare only because the opportunities are not many, but in all such opportunities that have fallen in the Negro soldier's way he has been quick and enduring in giving relief. Just a month, or less, before the Parral event, this same colored cavalry swept over the waterless plains of Mexico, remaining uninterruptedly in the saddle for 60 hours, and saved 400 American colonists from being annihilated by Villa bandits. With all these crowns of glory, and with icicles of victory dripping from his banners, the Negro soldiers will return from the Mexican punitive (or puny) expedition to be what? To be segregated, Jim-Crowed and disfranchised, or to be the honored defenders of our flag and our country? BROWN'S RECITAL Come and spend an evening with Dunbar Class, No. 3, of Pleasant Green Baptist Church and Sunday-school. You are invited to be present Monday evening May 22. Miss Salena Collins will have charge of the program and will spare no pains to make it a success. This is the first time Miss Josephine Brown has consented to give the public a reproduction of the "Life and Works of John Lawrence Dunbar." To hear her once means to come again. Come and have a good laugh. Admission 10c. ELECTION OF VESTEYMEN At the annual election at All Saint's Episcopal Church, Monday evening, the following named officers were elected or one year. Albert Burgess, Senior Warden, W. H. Huffman; Junior Warden; John B. Vashon, Clerk; Jas. W. Grant, Treasure; Hutchins Inge, T. A. Curtis, John H. Hammond, Benj. F. Lewis, N. H. Wright, J. Meade Ben ANNOUNCEMENT, I wish to announce to me have charge of the Undertaking GRIFFIN and SC We are prepared to render e 1916; Bomont 2486. Respec wish to announce to my patrons and friends a charge of the Undertaking firm known as GRIFFIN and SCOTT, 2933 Pine St. be prepared to render efficient service. Cali Bomont 2486. Respectfully, GUS. SCOTT, 2 I wish to announce to my patrons and friends that I have charge of the Undertaking firm known as GRIFFIN and SCOTT, 2933 Pine St. We are prepared to render efficient service. Call Central 1916; Bomont 2486. Respectfully, GUS. SCOTT, 2933 Pine. Page 4 ON RATES: $1.00 .75 .40 .05 s for one dollar t; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life ance showing the efficiency of the many times in the combats with armed troops in the pursuit of Villa. The 13th Cavalry, white, appeared at they were invited by General and civilians objected and opened Major Tompkins, commanding the trapped, retreated, and the Cannot pursuit. They had the Amer- soldiers of Parral and the Mex-anding a squadron of the 10th, the dilemma of his white com-nd, after a forced march of eight and his black followers got into ac- lost themselves in the cactus their number dead and many more angle one of those boys of the 10th. Two of the 13th were killed and gallant 10th Cavalry has won its second time they have saved white men destruction, and we cannot the fact that in the last instance a as Negro soldiers fought. This going out of racial bias, that a Neder white officers. Is glad to see the black faces rush- men from being hemmed in and us' eyes must have glistened and we met the black major, for mutual aid and the other on having saved are rare only because the opportun- opportunities that have fallen in keen quick and enduring in giving be Parral event, this same colored replains of Mexico, remaining unin-ours, and saved 400 American col-Villa bandits. y, and with icicles of victory dri-ro soldiers will return from the addition to be what? To be segre-sed, or to be the honored defend- son, George B. Jones and Benj. Parram. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST Last week was one of the most remarkable weeks in the history of the church. The Easter decorations and flowers remained all the week. All the exercises were very good, and the financial success went beyond our expectations about $200 being raised from Sunday, April 23 to Sunday, April 30. Rev. Dunavant delivered his second anniversary sermon. At 3:00 o'clock Rev. W. O. Davis delivered the grand rally sermon, and special music by the choir. A very interesting paper was read by Mr. Garfield Craven. We are glad to say that we are able to take up one mortgage note and the interest, as the results of our financial rally. LANE TABERNACLE NÔTES Dr. Martin, of Texas, en route to the A. M. E. General Conference, stopped over and preached at 11 a. m. At 3 p. m., Dr. W. H. Peck, pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church preached the by patrons and friends that I taking firm known as SCOTT, 2933 Pine St. efficient service. Call Central fully, GUS. SCOTT, 2933 Pine. PETER H. BURKE J. JORDAN Orphan Home Day is approaching fast, and the usual large crowd is expected to be in attendance. Mr. Jordan says that each one should do more this year than ever before that the work may be more successfully prosecuted. The home fills a great need in the community and we cannot afford to neglect the orphans. Mr. Jordan is a member of the Board of Managers of the home. Has progressive ideas and a lover of humanity. Always doing what he can for the weak and unfortunate. He recently purchased 50 shares of stock in the Mollie Groves Mining and Milling Co. of Colorado. missionary sermon, and, at 8 p. m. the pastor, Rev. Smith, preached. All of the sermons were forceful and full of Holy Ghost. Pastor Smith will preach Sunday at 11 a. m., subject, "The Atonement," and at 8 p. m., subject: "Joseph the Type of Christ." Dr. W. L. Perry, of Antioch Baptist Church, and his congregation will be present. Dr. Perry will preach. Dinner will be served by Club No. 4. The Poro Movies will be shown Monday evening 8:30 p. m., for the benefit of the Pastor's Club, at the church. Tuesday evening Club No. 7 will give the "Get your better-half" entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Sam Bedford, 4241 Finney. All members and friends are asked to rally during the next week and help us raise the $1,000 on the second Sunday. Communion Sunday when members are urged to be present. Visitors are always welcome. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES By Mary Wilburn Fields Owing to the fact that all the converts were not present on Easter Sunday to be baptized, there will be another baptizing Sunday morning, May 7. The entertainment last Monday night given in honor of the converts was a complete success in every detail. The program rendered was one long to be remembered. Among those who took part were: Miss Brown, Miss Collins and Mrs. J. E. Hurt, who always holds the audience spellbound with her beautiful singing: The statue figures, under the direction of Miss Salena Collins, were said to be wonderful. On May 22, 1916, Class No. 3 will have an entertainment known as "An evening with Dumbar." Come out and you will be sure to enjoy yourself. By Bassie Page Visitors and strangers are heartily welcome at Tabernacle. The eighth sermon on "Faith" was delivered by Pastor Moseley on Sunday. The auxiliaries are carefully arranging for the $1,000 rally on the fourth Sunday in May. The valiant hearted members are anxious to do their duty for we have been much benefited and strengthened since Dr. S. A. Moseley has been pastoring. Mrs. Roach, of 4015 Finney Ave. 95 years old was converted Friday evening at prayer service. Mr. Little-john is also candidate. Young Deacon Baker is very attentive to the sick. The Y. P. S. C. E., Eally will be the second Sunday in May, Mrs. Estella Kenoy, President. SEVEN CHURCH UNION NOTES The Seven Church Baptist Union convened, at Third Corinthian Baptist Church at 13th and Biddle St., for the benefit of the Magdalene Baptist Church, Rev. Chaney, pastor. The meeting was conducted by the president. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. W. Lee. Invocation by Rev. Robinson. Song, Rev. Dickson. Rev. Anderson then delivered an interesting sermon from the subject, "Go Preach the Gospel." The collection was $19.75. The next meeting will be at the Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle, for the benefit of New Home Baptist Church, Rev. Ellington, pastor. At the next meeting Rev. Elmor Cook will preach. Rev. Hall, President; Rev. A. Dickson, View-President; L. E. Molten, Clerk, M. C. Crosby, Reporter. The Grey Eagle will be just as warm as any other dance hall Monday over May 15. Something to worry about: Triplets occur in every seventy-nine hundred births. Nevertheless there are lots of things this country needs more than an aerial mail service. Twould be interesting to know how many "wife's relations" Solomon, in all his glory, had. An old maid in a small town, where everybody knows her age, must simply grin and bear it. Not what you were but what you are; not what you might become but what you ought to be! The conscience of a tax dodger probably becomes so discouraged at times that it feels like giving up. In China they cut off a banker's head when his bank fails. It may be uncivilized, but it must be effective. Loving a woman is not the important thing. Getting along with her after marriage is the important thing. When a man wins office in a barber's organization by a narrow vote he may be said to have got in by a close shave. If men were longlegged in the proportion that the clothing store pictures make them, how funny they would look! This country last year produced over 100,000,000 barrels of cement. Which is stating the facts concretely, we take it. Another way to keep prosperity is to scatter it around where it will have a chance to grow up with the country. This is no time to discuss the question—Why is a dog's nose cold? It is a matter to be settled when the world is at peace. It often happens that a person gets over his belief in Santa Claus just about the time he begins to believe in "hunches." Give a pinhead a flivver and three gallons of gasoline and he will scorn even his creditors if they happen to be walking. Wonder what the man really thinks who tells you a story you heard in the nursery as a recent personal experience of his own. Human flesh, says a Wisconsin scientist, is the most digestible. Even so, we know of nobody who would care to eat a cannibal. The men have no kick coming. About 987,654,321,000 women could paint their cheeks for what it costs one man to paint his nose. California would have the warm friendship of all the rest of the states if it did not persist in raising prunes and trying to make them popular. Judging from the frequent announcements made in newspapers and magazines, "discovering" a poet is much easier than locating a new comet. A woman with a monkey pet ought to be humble; the sight of it must remind her of the days when her ancestors scampered about in the treetops. It is said that the average typist's hands travel five miles in her daily work, but so far she hasn't been able to get an increase of salary on that account. Hungary has cut down the size of its newspapers. Perhaps it does not like the style of news they are printing. But then, even censors cannot alter facts. Against the clammy statement of the Yale professor, that a baby has a cash value of $90, every young mother knows her baby is worth its weight in sunbeams. There is one good thing about the dye famine. It may exercise influence corresponding with that of a zone of quiet warning on the styles in men's summer shirts. Every now and then a woman brings suit for divorce because her husband was too affectionate, but a good many stick to the old-fashioned grievance that he beat her. Possibly Boston's objection to such traffic signals as are used in Cleveland is based upon the fact that they say "Go" and "Stop" instead of "Proceed" and "Remain Stationary." Coeds in a western university have been ordered not to spoon. When the wise men of the university have succeeded in enforcing this order, they should next start out to forbid ducks from swimming. The department of commerce needn't take the trouble to urge people to save their rags. Lots of them were going to do it anyhow, and wear them this summer, instead of buying a new suit. There are all sorts of ways of counteracting unparalleled grumosity, you know. Work is never well done if it can be done better. Hope is nourishing. To try to live on regrets means starvation. Notwithstanding the scarcity of dye-stuff, one sees a red nose here and there. Each silver-tongued orator ought to have something to say that is worth while. Still, the baby needs more than one week annually. Fifty-two would be about right. However, every once in a while you hear of a fire that is not in a munition factory. Will it not be pleasant when the world it goes back to international chess competitions? It begins to look as though the war would continue until Europe ran entirely out of die stuff. History making just now is an occupation which has all hands employed working overtime. Peru is too poor to pay her envoys, but some countries have envoys who are too poor to deserve pay. A politician's idea of a demagogue is a man who is making a bigger hit with the public than he is. Women now have a "shrapnel bonnet," thus showing that peace hath its horrors scarcely less expensive than war. Now that the short skirts have become popular, can't the girls be persuaded to get into the military training game? Harvard observers seem somewhat uncertain as to whether Taylor's comet has got a divorce or a little stranger. Newspapers tell of a man who tried to make love to 120 girls at the same time. Brighter men than he have rocked boais. Dentists and barbers only have more practice at talking than other people, because those in the chair can't answer back. We have a silly notion that the reason the Venus de Milo has no arms is because the sculptor didn't think much of her elbows. If shoe prices do rise as high as the dealers predict, what's going to become of the fellow that walks home to save money? Much of the talk about perfect husbands has subsided. Probably because one animal of that kind in a generation is an average. Evidently it will take more than a world war to cure men of the habit of breaking in shoes that were never made to fit human feet. If, as a St. Louis clergyman says, the secret of longevity is the loose collar, may not a ball gown be looked upon as a ticket to great age? A real benefactor of mankind will be the man who invents a coal shovel that can be used to shovel snow in winter and spade the garden in summer. Genuine "imported French brier pipes of first quality" are reported to have gone up to 35 cents on account of the war. And all these years we have been paying about $3.75. English "Tommies" continue to jeet in the trenches, although a wave of poison gas naturally depresses a man who has never breathed anything worse than a London fog. It is interesting to read about the day dreams of this or that great man coming true, after years of hard work, but one never hears of the many dreams that fail to materialize. In considering points of international law as applied to the present war, it may be worth remembering that an ampire is seldom regarded as neutral after he has made a close decision. The leap-year girl who obtained the license, only to have the intended victim back down, will be pardoned for indulging in a few cutting comments on the proverbial fickleness of the other sex. "Dyspeptics can't fight," has become a slogan, and housewives in favor of preparedness are studying up on healthful foods, while those opposed are looking for the things that provoke a poor digestion. The outlook for the hungry husband is not flattering. The armed liner that fights and runs away may live to be sunk some other day. The printer who set it up as "messed" troops was wiser than he knew. The "poison sun" is bad enough, but the vitriolic typewriter is even worse. The invention of a leatherless shoe comes just in time to help out the leather veterans. Watkins Wishes To Thank Public For $3,500 Worth of Installment Business During the Month of March A. B. I wish to thank the public for its substantial patronage during March, giving me $3,500 installment business. Continued support will enable me to take larger quarters and necessitate employing more colored salesmen. Don't continue to spend your money with white merchants, who have shown you only recently that they are not your friends. Be a booster for the race. Negroes spend a million dollars a month! 1 St. Louis, but less than 1 percent reaches colored merchants. Every dollar spent with the white man is a dollar lost to the race. Why these conditions? Why not support the business and professional men and women, of our own race, who are begging your patronage? As for our store, we invite you to call and see the many good bargains, on our floor, which we are offering just as cheap and of just as good quality as any others. Our factory resources are unlimited. If you wish me to call on you, phone Bomont 1792-W, but remember you are always welcome to our store CHAS. H. WATKINS, PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS, 2905 LACLEDE AVE. Call Bom. 1452 for printing. THE LEGEND OF THE MISSING MEN CAPS Made to your order by experienced cap cutter and maker. Any style. Call or write. H. Montgomery, 4339 Labadie Ave. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Publishers Argus Publishing Co.: Managing Editor, J. E. Mitchell. Owners: J. E. Mitchell, St. Louis, Mo., B. W. James, St. Louis, Mo., Wm. Mitchell, St. Louis, Mo., L.J.E. Hawkins, Kirkwood, Mo.; H. T. Meadows, St. Louis, Mo. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of April 1916. Frankie G. Reed, Notary Public. My commission expires June 24, 1919. RECEIVES DIPLOMAS Mesdames Bessie Burton, E. Muse, Ida Gaines and B. Harding have received diplomas and outfits in hairdressing and manicuring from Mrs. Minnie Starnes, Hairdresser of 3012 Lawton Ave. Ladies wishing a treatment in their homes may call Bomont 792, for any of the above named hairdressers, who will go out by appointment. All work guaranteed satisfactory. Braids and switches made on short notice. 1997 LAWTON, BORN 1958 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, gratis. Give me a trial OCIET Mrs. Settonia Davis, of 1004 Leffingwell Ave., is seriously ill. Mrs. W. H. Bacon, of 4322 Finney Ave., had as her week end guest little Miss Jewel Collier. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hurt are now housekeeping in their own home at 1520 Goode Ave., where they will be pleased to have their friends call. Mrs. Eva Pillar, formerly of 2751a Clark Ave., has removed to 205a. S. Leffingwell, where she will be pleased to see her many friends. Mr. Geo. Matthews, of 4028 West Belle Pl., has returned home from the hospital and would be pleased to have his friends call to see him. Miss Hattie Williams, of 2947 Laclede Ave., after an absence of five years from her home at Kansas City, Mo., departed last week to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Smith, of 2420 Woodland Ave. The Excelsior Culture Club met in their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, May 3, at the home of Mrs. Elvira Jackson, 4277 St. Ferdinand. Next meeting will be June 7 at the home of Mrs. E. Steele. Mrs. M. L. Lacy, of 4117 Finney Ave, left for Chicago, Ill., Wednesday, April 26, to visit her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lacy. She will be absent from the city three or four months. S. H. Ingram of St. Paul, Minn., was in the city this week looking after business in connection with his home which is at 1516 Goode Ave. He called at the Argus office and made the editor smile while here. The Phendelma girls who have been the topic of much conversation lately, scored another hit in their "Garden Dance," at Pythian Hall, Thursday, April 27. The garden feature was well brought out in the summer lawn dresses worn by the ladies and the blue coats and white trousers by the gentlemen. A surprise birthday party was given Thursday evening, April 27, by Mr. and Mrs. Felix H. Allison, Jr., at their residence, 4328 West Belle, in honor of Mrs. Allison's mother, Mrs. Massie Davis. About 50 guests were present and the honoree was the recipient of many useful gifts. A delicious repeat was served and all enjoyed an unusually pleasant evening. The hostess carried out the plans with such secretiveness that although her mother was confined to the home on account of sickness, she was not aware of the arrangements until the hour the guests arrived. The surprise was complete. birthday party in honor of Miss Elnora Sanders, of 4253 West Belle Pl., Tuesday, May 2. The affair was strictly formal and many beautiful gowns were worn. Music and dancing were enjoyed until a late hour and then the hostess, Mrs. H. B. Wood served a delicious luncheon. All departed having spent a pleasant evening wishing Miss Sanders many happy returns and leaving a number of beautiful and valuable presents. Those to enjoy Mr. Towell's hospitality, Mr. and Mrs. T. Harold James, Misses Anna Belle Chapman, Clara Whitman, Mary Virginia Cowan, E. Clara Wood, Messra Julius Stevenson, A. Ragford, Wm. Towell, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST NOTES $500 Rally Now On The financial campaign is on in good shape at our church. We owe a balance of $1,000 for material in the erection of our church and our pastor has been successful in getting our creditors to donate $500.00 of the debt provided we raise $500.00 in 60 days or by the first of July. We take this method of calling upon friends, saints, and sinners, and especially the Baptists of St. Louis, to come to our rescue. Our church is organized into ten states under the following leaders, whose duty it will be to raise $50 each, the same to be reported to the church weekly and turned over to the treasurer. Rev. E. C. Cole, III.; Mr. J. H. Gibon, Kentucky; Mrs. Lucretia Cunningham, Alabama; Mrs. Eugenia B. Cole, Mississippi; Mrs. Mattie H. Gibson, Louisiana; Mrs. Humphrey, Indiana; Mrs. Ella Taylor, Missouri; Mrs.oda Kelly, Louisiana; Mrd. Irene Thomas, Arkansas; Mr. John Davin,orgia. Any pastor (without regard to destination), person, church or organization willing to help us will do us a shame by communicating with our pastor, where address is 8211 Fair Ave. he can prompt, time is flying, the days will soon be gone. CAL NOTES Mr. Wilson Harrington, of 16 S. 230 street, is very sick. Mr. Victor Roberts, 2402 N. Whit tier, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Hy McNairy, of Nashville, are residing at 2301 Walnut. Mr. Wm. Larkin is spending a few weeks in Nashville in pursuit of health. Mrs. Mamie O. Trice, 4312 Cottage, will depart today for Little Rock, Ark., thence to Hot Springs. Mrs. S. A. Humphrey, 1916 Goode, is in Moberly, Mo., owing to the illness of her father-in-law. Mrs. Pearl Brown and Mrs. Pickens, 4256 Garfield, have returned from a visit to St. Marys. Dr. N. H. Bayne's pupils, of Ferguson, gave an entertainment a few weeks ago for the benefit of the widows' and orphans' home. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard of 4130 West Belle Place, had to postpone their wedding anniversary on account of the illness of their sister, Mrs. J. T. Minor which they hope to have in May. Mrs. P. R. Thomas, of 2115 Walnut street, has received a box of greens, sent from Kenneths Castle. They were kindly picked by Mrs. S. B. Jordan, of Festus, Mo. The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of the Twelve Knight' Club, Wednesday, April 26: Oscar Finaley, president; George Lewis, secretary; Clem Jackson, treasurer. Mrs. J. W. Tyler, of 2621 Sheridan Ave., who has been ill for the past four months wishes to thank her neighbors, friends and members of the Dark Class of Central Baptist Church, for kindness shown her. The regular monthly meeting of the Simmons School Patron's Association will be held next Tuesday, May 9, at 8 p. m., in the school, 4200 St. Louis Ave. Everybody is invited to attend. The school picnic will be considered at this meeting. N. B. Wood, president; Emanuel Howard, secretary. Miss Florence Gregory, of 2729 Lucas Ave., entertained at a dinner party last week a large number of friends. The guests of honor were Mrs. Viva Depew, Mrs. Fields and her sister, Mrs. Ida Cross, all of Detroit, Mich. Miss Carrie Lobbins, graduate of Western College, Macon, Mo., was quietly married to the Rev. Leroy Bird, of Liberty, Mo., at the home of Mrs. Ralph A. Stone, 4221 W. Belle Pl., on Saturday evening, April 22. Dr. Caston, a friend of the family, performed the ceremony. The young people will make their home in Kansas City. Mr. W. H. Goff, 3535 Lawton Ave., entertained a number of friends last Sunday in honor of his 77th birthday. Prominent among those present were Mrs. B. Goff-Blackwell, of Chicago; Mrs. Chas. Overton; Messrs. A. A. Lloyd, John Casey, Henry Roan, Wm. Dye, W. G. Mathews and others. Refreshments were served and the guests enjoyed a happy evening. The Kinjockeyt Art club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon in their regular monthly meeting, April 16, at the home of Mrs. H. R. Contejean, 4048 W. Belle. The evening was spent embroidering and transacting business, after which members and guests partook of a delicious repast prepared by the hostess. The guests were, Mrs. T. E. Johnson, 4282 Cote Brillante and Mrs. B. Allen. The next meeting, will be May 25 at the home of Mrs. R. O. Perkins, 4259 Finney Ave. Mrs. R. O. Perkins, president; Mrs. A. Woodard, secretary; Mrs. N. A. Robinson, reporter. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms for gentleman or man and wife, f4136 Lucky FOR RENT—Two lovely furnished rooms on third floor. Plenty of light and ventilation. Everything convenient. Prices reasonable, 4327 West Belle Pl. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, one second floor back, and one third floor back. $1.50 a week. 24 N. Compton Ave. (5-5) FOR RENT—A nice front or back room second floor. All conveniences, 3113 Pine St. LOST RELATIVE. Any one knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Louise Davidson, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and who was last heard from in Hannibal, Mo., September 1915, please write her sister, Mys sonnet, ear Argus edifice, 2341 Market street, St. Louis, Mo. (499) I am going on the moonlight excursion Monday eve, May 15. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES Murrell Casey.....Collinsville, Ill. Rosa B. Miller.....Collinsville, Ill. Ezekial Collins.....1423 Chestnut St. Mrs. Nannie Belle Clark.1321 Chestnut George Love.....3018 Caroline Mrs. Minnie Phillips.....5731 Easton Clifford Moore.....2019 Walnut Alberta Givhan.....2015 Walnut Geo. White, Jr.....2510 N. Leffingwell Amanda E. Taylor.....2600 N. Leffingwell Georgia W. P. King.....2020 Chestnut Florence E. Smith.....St. Louis Richard Williams.....2915 Morgan Gladys Woodson.....4009 W. Belle WilliamG. Johnson.....2703 Lawton Dixie Mae Scott.....Muskogee, Okla Charlie Russell.....1504 Clark Mrs. Ada Patterson.....1504 Clark Charles C. Johnston.....Alton, Ill. Elsie M. Wilks.....Alton, Ill. Joseph Barrett Mackey. Philadelphia, Pa. Belle Buford.....2106 Chestnut Jerry McLain.....Madison, Ill. Mrs. Hannah Mitchell. West Madison, Ill. Fred D. Johnson.....2115 Division Mrs. Emma Lula German.....716 N. 11th Miss Gladys Woodson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Woodson, of 4009 West Belle Pl], and Mr. Richard Williams were quietly married Sunday, April 30, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. B. G. Shaw, at his study in Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Only a few intimate friends were present. This was the culmination of a romance of nearly two years, which was quite a surprise to their friends. Mr. Eugene Bell of Alton, Ill., and Miss Anna Paulla, of St. Louis, were married April 23, in Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Bell are at home to their friends at 3120 Laclede Ave. Miss Dora Harrison, of 4180 West Belle, surprised her many friends this week, by uncovering the secret of six weeks of wedded bliss. Miss Harrison and Robert Gardner, of 1710 Goe Ave., were married in Granite City, March 16. The young couple are housekeeping at 4219 West Belle. Go out on the Grey Eagle, Monday eve., May 15, and see for yourself. Mr., A. Hogg, of Tyler, Texas, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Author Brown, 4352 Garfled. SHAKESPEAREAN TERCENTENARY At Union Memorial Church May 5 ADMISSION FREE. Mrs. Wm. H. Huffman, 1625 Arlington, entertained the Informal Dames, Saturday, April 29. A musical Grieg was well received, while the hospitality shown will long be remembered. Miss Clyde Bell, of 18 N. Leffingwell Ave., left Sunday night to attend the general conference which meets in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. N. Dixon, of Clarksville, Tenn., who has for the past twelve years served as alderman of the city council, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Jessie L. Harris, of 4301 St. Louis Ave. Attorney L. A. Knox, of Kansas City, and Mr. Chas. Baker, of Farmington, Mo., attended the quarterly meeting of the Beneficiary Board of the Knights of Pythias last week, which was held at Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine street. Mrs. E. J. Hill, of 4230a West Belle Pl., entertained April 28 in honor of Mrs. Lyda McDowell and Miss Floy Hawkins, of Hannibal, Mo. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing, after which a delicious luncheon was served. Miss Ollie Bell Oden, of Cottage Ave., departed last Sunday night to attend the commencement exercises of Lincoln University, Chester county, Pa. She will visit the general conference in Philadelphia, relatives in Pittsburg and New Castle, Pa., returning to the city the latter part of June or the first of July. There will be a good time for everybody on the Grey Eagle, Monday eve., May 15. O. look, caught at last. A well known gentleman, who is liked by all who know him, who is in New York last August on business and happened to see the Shriners turn out. As they passed his hotel he noticed the grand warriors in line, Geo. W. McKoin, Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, F. J. Brown, J. L. Henderson, S. Groves, J. Patterson, John W. Sykes, S. McNair and many others. He says he could not help from giving that western war-whoop, when he saw those St. Louisans in line and said the ladies in their autos looked grand. He said it was the grandest sight he ever saw among our people and he made up his mind that he would like to join the Masons as soon as he came home. So he succeeded in getting District Deputy Grand Master J. L. Henderson to say that he would set up a new bridge. Now he is going around telling the boys to come and join him in riding the goat. It will be in the near future, and there will be a hot time in the old town that night see. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Annabelle Mitchell, 2234 Wash, St., 30 Matilda Hill, 2316 Morgan. Cartis Spencer, 3617 Coxens, 15. Amelia Hayce, 2603 Wash, 50. Liddie Gearin, 4326 Maffitt, 65. Rosie Boyd, 4333 Cottage, 28. Arthur Rose, 1229 Spruce, 20. Edua Miner, 1009 Brooklyn, 38. Stephen Strawbridge, 3000 Laclede, 57. Sarah McCathran, 3319 Lawton, 42. A. Francis Smith, 4268 Garfield, 41. Thomas Walker, 104 S. 11th St., 41. Cora Weekley, Kirkwood, Mo., 56. Rev. John H. Laden, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Zenobia Colbert, Brooklyn, Ill., 38. Hiram Black, Bridgeton, Mo., 75. Will Whitman, 2749 Market, 38. Baby Green, 427 S Ewing. Joseph Smith, 4418 S Ferdinand, 45. Prisilla Woodruff, 1407 Pine, 61. Sam Nolen, 314 S. 3rd, 23. Lela Arbuekle, 1212 S. 3rd, 45. Francis Smart, 2916 Lucas, 43. James Ellis, 2037 Randolph, 51. Bell Carter, 2749 Market, 53. Harrison Barber, City Hospital, 60. Herbert Hardy, 222 Lombard, 1. Jane Nix, 2636 Lucas. Wavely J. Linsay, 3137 Lambdin, 11. Baby Irvin, 4105 Finney. John M. Banks, 1112a Sarah, 37. Rebecca Washington, 4008 Fairfax, 48. Geo. M. Finney, 3220 Laclede, 4 mo. Austin Howard, 2721 Lucas, 32. Thomas Rutland, 2021 Chestnut, 35. Nathaniel Hicks, 1524 Singleton, 22. Elijah Tremble, 2035 Eugenia, 23. Abraham Moore, 3129 Marnice Pl., 36. Marie Roberts, 2212 Lucas, 42. In loving memory of my dear husband, Monroe Andrews, who departed this life one year ago, May 6, 1915. Sadly missed by wife, sisters, brothers and relatives. (Signed) Mrs. Ardelia Andrews, 4333 Cottage. In loving remembrance of our dear sister. Mrs. Clara Robinson, who en- tered into rest May 7, 1912. The vacant place, the empty chair, We see them day by day; And oh! it fills our hearts with care, Since our loved one went away. But tho' the light has left us here, Like the setting of the sun; We will trust the ever Father dear, And say, "Thy will be done." Sadly missed by sisters, Mrs. Hattie Campbell, Miss Pearl Dandridge, 3422a Lawton Ave. In memory of Willie Gibson, who died May 5, 1908. Peaceful be in your grave so low, How we miss you, no one can know; Rest on dear one your labors o'er, Your willing hands will toil no more. Sadly missed by mother and sister. In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Greer, who departed this life May 2, 1915. "Sleep in peace, dear mother, Some day we hope to meet you in heaven." Sadly missed by husband, daughter and friends. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers—4107 Finney Ave. Phones, Del. 922—Lindell 5898. GUS SCOTT AND CO. Undertakers, 2933 Pine St. Phone, Central 1916. Bom. 2486 FOURTH ANNUAL RECEPTION On Friday evening, April 28th, the auditorium of the Odd Fellows Hall was transformed into a "Palace of beauty and mirth," by the Married Ladies' Needle Club. The occasion of such frivolity was the Fourth Annual Reception, a la Grande to the husbands and friends of the club. The exquisite decoration of the hall in the club's colors, pea green and white harmonized pleasingly with the low cut gowns of the ladies. The affair was well attended. Among the happy participants were: Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bates, Mrs. Caruthers, Mr. and Mrs. McNeely, Mrs. Jas Tolbert, Miss Nina Bostwick, Mrs. J. Pitts, Mr. W. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Rice, Miss Mildred Harris, Mr. Homer Jones and Mrs. Lizzie Jackson. The evening was spent in games of whist and checkers. There were sweet strains of music for those who were inclined to be of Terpsichorean nature. Prize winners were, table No. 1, Mrs. J. Pitts, first and Mr. A. Morgan, booby, table No. 2, Mrs. Edw. Rice first and Mr. Edw. Rice, booby. Checkers Mr. R. Ransome. At 12 o'clock refreshments were served and the gay moments lasted till the we small hours. Mrs. M. Kelly, President, Mrs. E. Bush, Secretary, Mrs. K. Bassome, reporter. If the weather is any ways cool the Gray Eagle will be housed up the same as any other dance hall, Monday eve, May 15. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 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 AGENTS WANTED E. Slaughter Gamble BOMONT 1958 3001 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Watch This Space Weekly Be A Policy Holder in The Remember:— Accidents are not announced regular unavoidable schedule. B paredness is the only remedy. LEAF Sick and Accident Policie worth. Let Me and the Clover Leaf C be your benefactor w Y E. H. NEWSON Office 2359 Market St. "Segregation"---"The Is Well A "The Black Man's Be A Policy Holder in The Clover--- Remember:— Accidents are not announced in advance and sickness has a regular unavoidable schedule. It may be your time soon. Preparedness is the only remedy. That comes through the CLOVER LEAF Sick and Accident Policies. See me and I'll tell you their worth. Think of it and E. H. NEWSOME, Agt. & Mgr. Office 2359 Market St. Phone. Central 8174-L "Segregation"---"The Birth of a Nation." "The Black Man's Part in the Bible" Webb's books have the greatest defense matter against Prejudices in any form. "The Black Man's Part in the Bible" is in two books. Price $1.00 or $1.25 with the famous picture of Jesus as a Black man. Now to convince you, send 30c in money (no stamps) for the small book, you will eventually order the large book. Send money order or registered letter. Address ELDER JAS. M. WEBB; 4591 St. Ferdinand Avenue St. Agent's Wanted on new System. Send 40c for outfit 4591 St. Ferdinand Avenue St. Louis, Mo Agent's Wanted on new System. Send 40c for outfit and terms SPECIALS FOR TUES. AND THURS. Don't fail to take advantage of our specials for Tuesday and Thursday, Ladies' Trimmed Hats, $1. Men's Socks, 19c. Our Motto is: "Live and let Live." Tailoring, millinery, nishings for Men and Women. H. A. SMITH 2343 Maket St. St. Louis, Mo J. T. MANIER, Blacksmithing, general repairing Horseshoeing a specialty. Prices reasonable. 2642 Pine Street, rear. MISS ANNIE L. VOORHIES Secretary of Redmption of Souls Spiritualist Church, will hold her circle every Thursday evening at 8 p. m. at her residence, 4336 West Belle Place. Also daily reading. Spiritual healing by appointment. Yes! We will do your printing for you. The Argus. THE MODERN SHOE STORE 2315 Market St. With a full line of shoes for ladies and gentlemen at the lowest possible price. Call once and you will call again. Moses Lampkin, Proprietor. "From the Cradle to the Grave" See Booker T. Washington's life in moving pictures, by a former Tuskegee student, at Union Memorial Church, Monday night, April 24. OATES AND MANUEL Undertakers. 4187 Finney Ave. Phones. Del. 822' Lindel 5698. I have grown hair sixteen inches in one years treatment. Reduction to all new customers in the next two weeks TRY THE LUCKY SYSTEM J. T. Manier Blackamithing, General Repairing, Horseshoeing a Specialty Prices Reasonable. 2642 Pine Street Rear ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Believe in Hair Culture? Good Insure Safety By Using Hair System" AND Hair Beautifier R. U. S. Patent Office Hair in Six treatments or Handle Human Hair Goods at WHOLEALE PRICES WANTED Hair Gamble ONT 1958 St. Louis, Mo. ed in advance and sickness has a It may be your time soon. Pre- That comes through the CLOVER s. See me and I'll tell you their think of it and Casualty Co. of Jacksonville, Ill. when disabilities befall OU. ME, Agt. & Mgr. Phone, Central 8174-L The Birth of a Nation." Answered by "Part in the Bible" ave the greatest defense matter is in any form. Man's Part in the Bible" is in two 00 or $1.25 with the famous pic- Black man. Now to convince money (no stamps) for the small entually order the large book. or registered letter. St. Louis, Mo. Send 40c for outfit and terms THE PLACE TO EAT The Alabama Kitchen, at 1039 Whitier St., continues to hold the lead in service, quality and pureness of food. This is one of the few places in the city where patrons can get the genuine Mexican chili. The place has become famous for its delicious spaghetti and toothsome fish sandwiches. Regular meals are served and lunches can be had at any hour day or night. Ice cream or any seasonable viand will be found on the menu at all times. Don't let the sluggish spring days trouble you. Eat at Hussey's Alabama Kitchen. He should worry. BEAUTY CULTURE Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble offers, in connection with her regular hair and scalp treatment, special rates on facial massage with a guarantee to cure all blemishes, beautify and change the complexion in six treatments. Having just installed new electrical appliances for this special work, she is prepared to render expert service. Parlors open as usual. Appointments by phone, Bom. 1958, 3001 Lawton Ave. FREE MEDICAL ADVICE CLINIC, 2025 MARKET The Home of Senego Compound. Free examination and consultation. If sick consult us. Office hours 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Dr. J. W. Hoffman. BUST OF DR. WASHINGTON Have you a monument to the late Dr. Booker T. Washington? I have just completed a bust, a true likeness of the great educator and leader. To see it is to like it. Agents make big money selling them. Write today. E. Caldwell Gaither, 3964 Finney Ave., St. Louis, Mo. For bills, letterheads, circulars, try the Argus Publishing Co., Phone Bom. 1452. Page 5 Facial Massage ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Negro Business DIRECTORY --- Page 6 CLASSIFIED ADS RATES Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line: minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 3c per line: minimum 10c. Display A1-50c per inch Special Rate 4-4 time Ads. The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. FOR RENT: Private family of two have neatly furnished room for $2.25 for couple or gentlemen. Free phone, electric light, etc. Lindell 1864-W. 4221 W. Belle Pl. (4-14-4-S) FOR RENT: Furnished or unfurnished rooms, with all modern conveniences. Board can be had without room, if desired. Phone Lindell 5714W. Mrs. S. Thomas. 3533 Lawton. (4-7-2) 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. FOR RENT: Nicely furnished rooms. All modern conveniences, reasonable, to nice party, 4320 W. Belle. WANTED: Two men to "batch" with me. C. F. Tidwell, 4279 Finney Ave. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Phone. Forest 6746-W 4422 West Belle Pl. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room for gentleman in respectable family, 4146 West Belle. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms with all conveniences, 3119 Pine St. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms for gentlemen or couple. All conveniences. Gas and bath. 4053a Cook Ave. (4:21-4-H) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room for two gentlemen, with all conveniences. 3122a Lawton. (4:21-4-C) FOR RENT.—Steel portable garage in rear of 4327 West Belle. Granitoid floor, water, use of free phone. Apply 4327 West Belle Place. 4-29-4-S FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished rooms. Also an extra large front room, suitable for a companion, or two. Free phone. All modern conveniences. 4327 West Belle Pl. 4-29-4-S. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms in private family with all modern conveniences. 4064 Cook. NOTICE TO RENTERS Parkway Apartments, 3500 Lawton Ave., 2 room suites, furnished and unfurnished. Also single rooms. Gas for cooking, baths, etc. Lindall 3098. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room in private home. Call Lindell 1216W after six o'clock and Sundays. 4271 West Belle. (4-21-4) FOR RENT—Three unfurnished rooms, upstairs, $10.00. 1421 S. Montrose Ave. (4-21-4) man. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms. One front, second floor, and rooms on third floor. Hot and cold water and gas. Phone, Lindell 6150 4052 West Belle. FOR RENT—3-room flat with all conveniences, at 4219 W. Belle; also 2-room at 4217 W. Belle. Call Lindell 5432. OFFICES FOR RENT PYTHIAN. HALL—3137 Pine St. first floor, front, $15. Second floor, front, $10.50. Steam heat, janitor service, use of both phones. Phone W. T. Ancell, Central 8519. Bomont 1885. 4-7-4-KP FOR BENT: Second floor front room, suitable for two young men. Preferably railway mail clerks. With or without board. Call Delmar 3045 J. (4.144.M) STARKES AND STARKES Carpenters and Builders. General repairing of all kinds. Let us estimate your work. Office, 4234 Cottage Ave. Carpenter and Builder. General re- lairing. All work promptly attended o Call and see me. 2335 Randolph Street. CHAS. S. PERKINS. Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue What do you want for your dollar? A lot of worthless stuff, or one hun- red cents' worth of good reading matter? You can get your money's worth by subscribing for the Argus. A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 2702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis. To Be Insured Is Self Protection Read this advertisement and save your money: The Great Eastern Casualty Company of New York, gives you $12.50 per week for twenty-six weeks in a year for $8 per year, and $2,500 for death by accident. For $10 per year it gives you $25 per week for sickness and $5,000 for death by accident. For particulars see or write, J. D. Miller, solicitor, 4023 Finney Ave., or call Bomont 1452. PARTIAL LIST OF CLAIMS PAID IN ST. LOUIS Hon. Benj. F. Clark, Judge of C. C. C. Div. 2....$ Joseph F. Dickmann, Sheriff of St. Louis B. W. Magian, Manager Cent. Nat. Bank Bldg..... 28.08 B. P. Taaffe, Former Justice of Peace, 9th Dist..... 30.00 Aaron Larch, real estate..... 10.71 M. A. Bohrmann, plasterer..... 26.67 Michael Dottloff, brewer..... 25.00 Wm. C. Maxwell, railroad..... 75.00 Andrew Schasserro, grocer..... 32.14 Joseph H. Strotjost, live stock dealer..... 39.28 Wm. D. Cave, merchant..... 19.28 Mrs. Mary Reynolds..... 38.00 York T. Power, street inspector..... 39.28 Frank Clemens, foreman livery stable..... 35.71 Frank Mann, barber..... 85.00 Paul Thuerer, saloon keeper..... 100.00 Chas. H. Rodgers, printer..... 12.86 Mrs. Ida Ford..... 11.43 The following is a partial list of new members: Mr. James Worthington, Mrs. Elon Holloway, Rev. Geo. W. Clemmons, Mrs. Minerva Johnson, Mr. Henry Dorney, Prof. W. A. Giles, Mr. Abram Gibbs, Miss Winnie E. Coleman, and Mr. Geo. E. Holds, Mr. Andrew Stitt. Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. John L. High, Mrs. Car- MARKET STREET. CLINIC DR. LOUIS RUSH tree Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central 9659-R MRS. E. GUZE Lace Curtains Cleaned 2729 Clark Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Automobile Service Call Wm. Harvey for nice seven passenger Pierce-Arrow limousine car. Low rates. Special rates to parties: Stand at Harris Drug Store, Jefferson and Chestnut. Phone, Central 2906. Lindell 4723W. NEW BOOK To you who are yearning as never before for a unadulterated, true demonstration of life beyond the grave, read the new book just off the press, "Divine Inspiration," payable research of the great beyond by Prof. J. W. Williams, $526½ Corens Ave. St. Louis Mo. Price, $1.50 by mail, postpaid THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS The new comet discovered by the Harvard astronomical observatory has little regard for the psychological moment. What's worrying about the milkman's getting up early, compared with having fresh cream for breakfast again? There is this about it: You may not know where anything will end when you start, it and still have to start it just the same. American army aviators wait for favorable weather before attempting a flight, but European birdmen fly in all kinds of weather. Maybe we shall have to wait for the unprejudiced historian to tell us which side won in the various battles of the present war. Another item of interest to the man who pays the cleaning bills is the fashion note that white is going to be very popular this summer. That shortage of writing paper is not altogether a catastrophe. People write too many letters and put too many foolish things into them. An aquarium might well be devoted to the extraordinary task of displaying a few of those wonderful fish that get away from veracious fishermen. Germany is going to let us have enough dyes for postage stamps and greenbacks. Nevertheless the color of our bills is the least thing we worry about. What has become of the old-fashioned flying machine that was going to drop dynamite down the funnels of the enemy fleet and blow it into smithereens? The unknown penitent who has restored $80,000 of stolen government funds must be in receipt of an income somewhat commensurate with his conscience. The Seppelin achievements are not destructive enough to be regarded as devastating warfare, nor innocent enough to be considered harmless amusement. Lavish expenditures are reported for people who are seeking pleasure in America instead of taking a fling in Europe. The income tax is not getting all the loose change. Among new reforms is an incipient movement to have women quit daring socks, but we have a fancy that mother love will be among the barbed-wire entanglements in the way. An English firm refused to accept a consignment of British flags because they were made of American instead of German dyes. If the <u>irmans</u> have a sense of humor they ought to get a chuckle out of that. Government experts predict the exhaustion of the gasoline supply in 30 years if the waste is not stopped. But if what the experts predicted years ago about coal and ore had been true we would have been down to shavings and scrap iron by this time. One of the blessings of keeping house right is that when the old rascal wants to take a nap during the spring sewing riot, there is the kitchen, garage, garret and the back porch he can use, and few apartments or boarding houses afford such conveniences. When coming to St. Louis you sho For employment call at the office of Information. 2728 Morgan. When coming to St. Louis you should have first-hand information. For employment call at the office of the Central Association Bureau of Information. 2728 Morgan. Phone, Bomont 3049. "Onyx" You Get GOOD Value at A 25c to $5.00 Emery-Beers WHOLESALE 153-161 EA Superior O 2339 Mar Imported and D Pool and Bld Griffin Foster, Proprietor Phone: Br "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Silk; Lisle or Cotton 25c to $5.00 per pair Emery-Beers Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 340A ST. NEW YORK ELCAYA . You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experiences. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT. 2335 Market St. LODGES FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M., meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. Chas. Bollinger, H. P. Geo. Broomfield, Sec. Carnation Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America meets the first Monday night of each month beginning Feb. 7th, 1916, at Tabernacle Hall, corner of Beaumont and Morgan sts. All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Elizabeth S. Gamble, W. G. M. 3001 Lawton Ave. Mattie M. Calhoun, W. S. 2927 Lawton Ave. Mary Magdalene Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Temples of America, meets the first Wednesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner Beaumont and Morgan All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Mary James, W. S. 2735 Francis St St. Louis Chambers, No. 2708, meets at Williams' Chapel, 3232 Pine St. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Fellows' Hall 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptions. Rent very reasonable. See janitor or call the secretary's office. Phone, Delmar 42991. CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICITION Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor. We will wire your old or new house and furnish you fixtures and give you six months to one year to pay for it. Fans rented, sold and repaired. "The rose is red, The violets are blue, I need your work And others do too." Call or write me, 2311 Morgan. Beamont 870R. Chas. H: Smith. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPELLES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS Men Your position largely, if not wholly depends on your appearance. No one wants a man with a bald head, bad hair Men Your position largely, if not wholly depends on your appearance. No one wants a man with a bald head, bad hair bad complexion, and a rough, bumpy face from shaving. You can't possibly know the full meaning of OFXORD'S until you have tried MAJORS OFXORD six weeks treatment for men. 75c Postage Prepaid. Majors Oxford College 4246 W. Belle Pl. St. Louis, Mo A Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever, Khiron is now an honorary member of the Great White Circle of High Priests of India and the profession and the leader of Occult Science. PRESIDENT of the Mediums World Association He tells you exactly what troubles or worries you: what will you should know: the charm, fascinate: how to control conditions to satisfaction, illness, love or marriages how to win the love of anyone, even miles away, you will marry, and more absolute facts you will marry, and more absolute facts no charge. Call and say for yourself. All confident, dedicated, helpful responsible. ATTENTION! J. T. Dixon, Manager A SKIN LIKE VELVET smooth, clear, free of wrinkles. Use the exquisitely fragrant cream of the luxury brand of labs and be complimented on your completion. Your skin is亮丽 and will get it. CRÈME ELCAYA The roots of a berry tongue are located in an idle brain. When all other dyes are exhausted there'll still be blackberry jam. To know on which side one's bread is buttered is the beginning of wisdom. German laboratories have done wonders, but they cannot produce flour or potatoes. The man who tires us most is the chap who keeps on talking after he has finished. The telephone is just forty years old. But it has pushed the world forward about a hundred. In singing or acting, place your hand on your heart when you don't know what else to do with it. One reason more men do not save money is because they don't think of it seriously until they are broke. Rubber is becoming scarce, but there are mushrooms and English muffins if resilient materials must be had. A patent covers dog biscuit in the shape of bones, but we will wager it will take more than that to fool the dog. The utility of beauty is seen in the fact that a single example can keep a man at work for the rest of his life. Scientists have accounted for the slides in the Panama canal, but what the nation would like to know is how long they are going to continue. A woman with a monkey pet ought to be humble; the sight of it must remind her of the days when her ancestors scampered about in the treetops. A rainmaker in California is being sued by his former customers for causing a flood. There is such a thing as being too thorough in business affairs. 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. Friday, April 1916 PHOCAEA A HISTORIC TOWN Had High Place in the Annals of Fame Twenty-five Centuries or More, Age. Dispatches from Turkey say that the little city of Phocaea has been burned. It is only one more town swallowed by devouring war, but what memories its name awakens! More than six hundred years before Christ Phoceas was the home of a race of sailors as daring and skillful as those who later made the same of Plymouth and Sailem. Its trading captains sailed from the Black sea to the Pillars of Hercules—which we know under the prosaic name of Straits of Gibraltar—broke the monopoly of Tyre and Carthage, carried back hides and silver ore from their barbaric customers in Gaul and Spain and founded the city of Marseilles. They were fighters, too. When the Persian hordes had rolled over the Greek colonies of Asia Minor the Phocaeans declared that exile was better than slavery. They sank a lump of iron in the harbor, swore never to return until it should rise to the surface, and sailed away to Corsica. But this time fate was unkind, the Carthaginians and Etruscans joined forces against the Greek intruder, and in a dream one of the homesick exiles saw the lump of iron floating on the waves of the dear old harbor at home. The Phocaeans came back, to share the kaleidoscopic changes of Greek history, douse under the iron peace of Rome, suffer the hardships which were inflicted on the "rear guard of Europe" when worse barbarians than the Persians came out of the East. And now their little town is in flames once more and a new chapter—perhaps a new volume—opens for the distant grandsons of the daredevils who traded and pirated in the western Mediterranean 25 centuries ago. BECOME USED TO SUFFERING Soldiers in the Trenches Accustom Themselves to the Hard Conditions of Modern War. A medical observer of the effects produced on French soldiers by prolonged service in the trenches notes with apparent surprise that in a few months they lose all fear of the sudden death which constantly threatens them, cease to thrill to the horrors that are their daily spectacles, and when wounded seem almost indifferent to pain. No doubt these observations are true—of the men who prove capable of accustoming themselves to the hard conditions of modern war. Equally credible, however, are the reports coming from all the armies of men in considerable numbers whose nerves will not stand the strain of the trenches and who are soon reduced by them to a state of imbecility or insanity. As for the impossibility of the harder faction, it is only another illustration of the familiar fact that the human mind cannot long respond actively to stimulations that are continuous and monotonous. One mangleled corpse is a frightful spectacle when first seen, but when there are hundreds or thousands of them in view, day after day, they cease to create any emotion. That the soldiers become comparatively insensible to pain only shows that they have acquired, by living much as savages do, a trait which every student if the lower races has found in them. The red Indian could sing while being burned at the stake, not because he was notably courageous, but because his sufferings were much less than would be those of a civilised victim of the same torture. Wanted Tax on Movie Fans. Movies were characterized as luxury during a debate in the Massachusetts state senate in an unsuccessful attempt to impose a tax of 1 per cent of the gross receipts upon moving picture houses. The opponents of the measure declared that the movie men are not enjoying a luxury, but are engaged in a business. It was suggested that a tax of one cent be levied on each ticket to the movies and that the patrons of these places be required to pay the extra cent. This led to suggestions that baseball fans, football fans and spectators of other athletic sports be required to pay a cent extra for each ticket, the cent to go to the state. The movie taxation bill was voted down, however, and the discussion of proposed new schemes of taxation was brought to a halt. Encouraging Matrimony The municipal council at Prades, near Perpignan, France, actuated by a desire to encourage matrimony, has passed a resolution to the effect that the government should select henceforth as prefect of the eastern Pyrenees a bachelor who shall be under obligation of marrying within two months, in order that he may be able to maintain a fitting position in the department. Its Greatest Height. The fad now is that a corsage bouquet should be worn not on the corsage but on the hat, which is the most altitudinal point the waist line has yet reached.—Detroit News. Pandemic of Grippa. The grippa has not been merely epidemic this winter, the medical men say, but pandemic, which means, not worse but more of it.—Youth's Companion. By REV. W. W. KETCHUM Director of Practical Conne Moody Bible Institute of Chicago A gift is something for which we do not work. It is something that is not naturally our just due. It is something that someone graciously gives us because he or she is interested in us. This text in the revision speaks of this gift as the free gift of God. Now there are many people who expect to pay their way into heaven —many who expect to compensate God for PETER eternal life, when the text says that the free gift of God is eternal life. Eternal life—what is it? It is the opposite of eternal death. Not eternal death does not mean nonexistence any more than eternal life means continued existence. God's word teaches that the soul never dies, in the sense of going out of existence. It does say that "The soul that sinneth, it shall die," but we must interpret the words of the Bible by the Bible. The Bible, you know, is not only a book that gives us the truth, but it defines the truth that it gives, and when it talks about eternal death it does not mean the annihilation of the soul. It is a truth that whatever exists always exists, so the scientists tell us, and the Bible says that the human soul lives forever. Well, what is eternal life then, and what is eternal death? Perhaps we might say that eternal life means being born of God, having the life of God. It is not our natural life prolonged into endless duration. It is the divine life imparted to us, the very life of God himself communicated to a human soul. To put it in another way, we might say that eternal life is right existence, while eternal death is wrong existence, or, to put it in another way, eternal life is living in the presence of God, while eternal death is having the wrath of God abiding on one. Now, God's gift is eternal life. Our text says that he offers us this life through Jesus Christ our Lord, that is, Christ is the medium through whom eternal life comes. What a wonderful thing it is to know that God has planned to give the human race, dead in trespasses and in sins, eternal life through his son. What is involved in that truth? A great deal, my friends. First of all, that on the cross Christ died for our sins. Secondly, that there upon the cross God laid upon Christ all our sins. Thirdly, that all our sins will be forgiven us on condition of our simple acceptance by faith of his Son, and the one who thus receives his Son, we are told, is born, "not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." I have met many people who were striving to get eternal life. I have even met Christians who have had the idea that eternal life becomes theirs, not through faith, but by works of righteousness which they do. I shall never forget preaching in a little church in the Catskills, and talking about the way of salvation, when a brother arose and controverted what I said about the simple way of having eternal life through the acceptance by faith of Jesus Christ as one's Savior. Another brother, thinking he would pour oil on the water, which was very troubled just then, told about two theologians who were crossing a stream. One of the theologians was arguing that salvation was by works, and the other that salvation was by faith, when the carman, listening to the argument, began to row with one oar, and the boat went round and round, when they said, "What are you doing?" and he replied, "Don't you see, that oar with which I am rowing is works, and I don't get anywhere," and then he took the other oar and rowed with that, and went round and round in the other direction, and he said, "That oar, you see, is faith, and when I row alone with that we do not get across the stream. To reach the other shore we must row with both oars." That was a good story, but a poor illustration, for, while it sounds very plausible, the trouble is it is not scriptural. The Bible tells us that it is "not by works of righteousness that we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us." Change the illustration and have it true to the Scriptures. Jesus Christ is the carman, and is rowing the boat of salvation from earth to heaven, and if we would reach the other shore what we must do is by simple faith to get on board. I go down to the ferry slip in New York. Now, if I wish to go across to the other side, what I must do is to step upon the ferry boat. The moment I do that I have trusted myself in the ferry, and it is for the ferry row, by its own power, to take me over. This crudely illustrates Christ's work of salvation for us. We consult ourselves to him, and by his own power and work saves us. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL (BY E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.) (Copyright 1918. Western Newman Union.) LESSON FOR MAY 7 THE MISSIONARIES OF ANTIOCH. LESSON TEXT—Acts 11:19-30; 13:25; 13:35 GOLDEN TEXT—Ge ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations.—Matthew 28:19. An interesting introduction to this lesson would be to review the outstanding features of the life of Barnabas up to this time. His attractive character, introduction, and associations with Paul are full of rich and suggestive lessons. Following Peter's deliverance of last Sunday's lesson we read of the end of the vile Herod (12:20-25.) The origin of this Antioch church was perhaps in A. D. 40, following the dispersion after the death of Stephen (11:19-26). These converts gave proof of their new love by ministering to the brethren in Jerusalem (11:27-30.) 1. A Great Church (11:19-30). (I) Their testimony. This new sect, "Christians" (v. 26) made a deep impression upon this great city though as yet its testimony was to the Jews only (v. 19). The first evangelists to this city from the home of Judeaism at the outset, however, spake to Gentile Greeks. (a) They "spake the word" (v. 19), as travelers and fugitives they carried the message wherever they journeyed. (b) They preached Jesus, "the only message that will reach and stir an entire city. (c) They did it in a conversational way (v. 20 R. V.). (2) The workers (3:1). It is an amazing array of names mentioned as one of the results of this Antioch revival. Step by step God has widened the sphere of activities of those who accepted the gospel, and with every step the stamp of divine approval was seen. (11:21). Those who "turned unto the Lord" not only believed but gave evidence of repentance and under the leadership of, Barnabas, who had brought Saul with him from Tarsus (v. 25), large numbers were assembled and taught (v. 26). This ministry of teaching is a commendable "type of evangelism and while the term "Christian" is applied to these followers of Jesus (not of Barnabas and Saul), it was doubtless first applied in derision, and it has become the accepted and glorious title (often abused or confused with Christendom) of those who follow our Lord. II. A Great Commission (13:1-3). The separation which took place after Barnas and Saul had resided in the city for a year's time (11:26), and while they were meeting with such outward success reminds us of the way the spirit separates Philip from his work in Samaria (8:6, 26, 27). The Holy Spirit knew what was best for these followers of Jesus as the results demonstrated. Among the great leaders the Spirit separated two for this particular task, and the quietness with which it was done as suggested by the text, is in marked contrast with most of our modern plans for "advanced steps." No "dollar dinner" or committee luncheons and meetings. This duty was presented: (1) While in the discharge of their regular duties, "as they ministered" (v. 2). Just the form of this ministry is not accurately stated, but it included fasting and prayer (v. 3); and it "was to the Lord." There are plenty today who can do "church work," but far too few who can minister to the Lord (not to people) and who can by fasting and prayer know what the mind of the Spirit is relative to any advance steps needful in the church. (2) Under the Spirit's direction. Just how the Spirit spoke to this people we do not know nor much care, but his message was unmistakable, whether audible or in the deep recesses of their hearts. (3) It came while they prayed. An overly-filled stomach is apt to divert a Spirit-filled mind. But an attitude of prayer is the only one which can render us susceptible to the Spirit's voice. He is ever ready to speak and if we supply the open heart and the ready mind there will be no vague, uncontainable impulse such as men often call "the Spirit's voice"; rather a definite task. III. A Glorious Conquest (v. 4.12) (1) The journey (v. 4). It was but natural for the leader of this expedition to direct his steps first to his home (4.36). If our testimony will not receive a hearing at home it is not of any great value. (2) The work (v. 5). They followed the same plan as before, entered the synagogues where teaching and discussion was the order of service and, to the Jews, gave the "word of God" (Matt. 5.17). Are we able to thus teach the word, how Jesus "fulfilled" and what the result is in that he did fulfill "all righteousness"? (3) The resistance (v. 6-8). Bar Jesus, or "Ellymas the sorcerer," must not be confused with our modern necromancers or sleight-of-hand artists. He was a leading scientist of his time and his position in the Roman deputy's household is significant. He readily saw that for the deputy to hear the gospel would destroy his power and influence (v. 8). Paul, now first so-called (v. 9), knew the blight of blindness, physical and spiritual, and caused this man, temporarily (v. 11) to be smitten even as he had been (8:3, 17, 18). The Deputy had desired to "hear" (v. 1) the Word. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Church Church Directory St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Young People's Societies, 5 to 7:30. Class meeting, Tuesday, 8 p. m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, Kinloch, Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m.; Thursday, Class meeting, 8:00 p. m. J. W. Garner, pastor. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery S., Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. B. Anderson, Pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, 2750 Bernard St., preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. 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U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goode Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets.—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preaching, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in each month Covenant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor. M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennerly and Pendleton Avenues.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Covenant and Lord's Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p. m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p. m. Rev. E. 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Keystone Comedy, Featuring EVERY MONDAY THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE" EVERY THURSDAY THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA" 4298 FINNEY AVENUE NEAR PENDLETON Every Monday "THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA" EVERY TUESDAY "THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE" Every Wednesday "THE RED CIRCLE" EVERY THURSDAY "NEAL OF THE NAVY" EVERY SATURDAY "THE IRON CLAW" PROGRAM CHANGED DAILY COMET THEATER FIRE PROOF BUILDING 21st And Market HIGH CLASS COWBOY, INDIAN, DOMESTIC MOVING PICTURES CHANGED DAILY "The Mysteries of Myra" EVERY THURSDAY The Girl and The Game and "The Iron Claw" Every Monday The Red Circle EVERY SATURDAY THE MUNGAL MILLER COMPANY AT THE NEW MOVIE SKY DOME 2126 MARKET Home Of Triangle Plays T OPENS SUNDAY, MAY 7 Special Feature Program for Opening Night "MARTYRS OF THE ALAMO," Or the Birth of Texas 6 Parts Showing all the Historical Incidents that led up to the Freedom of Texas. Also KEYSTONE COMEDIES Tuesday, May 9 "THE BIRTH OF MAN," In 5 Reels, Starring Henry B. Walthall ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS Bv H. T. M. MUSICAL MILLER COMPANY HAB BIG SHOW The Musical Miller Company is offering the Booker Washington theatergoers a really big show this week. The bill opens with a Mexican border play, in which Charles Anderson stars in his own version of a Mexican villain. Miss Pearl Roy, the leading lady is good as the sweetheart. The other members of the cast play their parts well. The second half, or olio, consists of several pleasing numbers. Miss Roy sings three songs and does quite a bit of artistic dancing. Herbert Benson scores nicely, singing "When I Leave The World Behind." Felix, the youngest of the Miller family, shows himself a good dancer. The family presents a number of instrumental numbers including a mixed quintette, a solo on the bells, a duet from Il Trovatore by Mr Miller at the piano and one of the ladies on the organ chimes, and a grand finale on brass instruments. All were roundly applauded and highly appreciated. The Miller family consists of father, mother and four children. 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NOTE—Gladstone answers no letters, if you cannot call in person, do not write, as his time is fully occupied with his personal callers. TAKE WELLSTON HODIAMONT OR HAMILTON CARS Sunday, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Wednesdays CABANY 1848 Madam Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist he can tell you what you would like to know he can instruct you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP 152 Minerva Ave., - Wellston Kirkwood-Ferguson or St. Charles Car Of Good Liquor ♥ KENTUCKY Liquor Co. Liquors at LESS THAN USUAL TRADE SOLICITED. AH & FINNEY AVES. HOTEL DALE CAPE MAY, N. J. Comfort and Elegance without Extravagance. THIS MAGNIFICENT HOTEL, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASHORE RESORT IN THE WORLD, is replete with every modern improvement. Susp- erative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, both house, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. Christian Spiritual TEST MEETING EVERY Tuesday and Friday Night At 8 O'clock MR. & MRS. CRANKSHAW 200a WAIN ST. Bank the St. Louis Argus and keep informed.