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VOL. V. NO. 6 PULLMAN PORTER HIGHLY PRAISED G. H. Crawford, of 4235 West Belle, St. Louis, Shows Coolness and Presence of Mind in Railroad Hold-up. In a recent hold-up by a lone bandit of a Wabash-Union Pacific train, near Salt Lake City, Utah, according to a report made by Mr. Lawrence Greene, a wealthy contractor, of Salt Lake, G. H. Crawford, 4235 West Belle, of this city, showed rare coolness, and good judgment under the circumstances. After the robber had gone through a number of cars taking everything in sight and almost frightening the passengers to death, Mr. Greene has this to say about Mr. Crawford: "The robber went through the next two cars before he encountered the Negro porter who was instrumental in protecting the rest of the train from being molested. The porter of the fourth car from the rear, G. H. Crawford of St. Louis, was the man who, in Mr. Greene's opinion, showed the most intelligence in the emergency and deserves the most credit. When the robber was in the third car he arranged the latch on the door of the next coach so that it would lock behind him. He then came into the next car and slipped behind the robber. When the latter went into the vestibule between the cars he then closed the rear door and locked it, imprisoning the robber between two cars. The robber forced the guard who was with him to open the outside door, and made his escape. There were about six more cars on the front of the train that were not entered by the robber because of the porter's action. Inquiry at the local office of the Pullman Co., Supt. Burr, stated that the company considered Crawford's act a good one, and he was to be commended for his thoughtfulness. He stated that Crawford had been with the Pullman Co., for seven years and had a good record. Injunction Stops Secret of the Submarine Foreign Governments Objected to Spies in Photo-Play. Company Wins. Picture at Booker Washington Monday Sure It has been learned that the photoplay serial, "The Secret of the Submarine," was stopped in New York City by either the Russian or Japanese Governments because it portrayed the deeds of spies of those countries, but the injunction was only temporary and the producing company won the suit. The serial will positively start Monday and will be shown at the Booker Washington Theater. The picture is pronounced one of the most daring, death-dealing stunts ever produced. Every chapter is filled with dare-devil thrills and mystery. Be sure to see the first episode at the Booker Washington Theater next Monday, May 22. Dental Clinic Opens At a meeting of the Mound City Dental Association last Monday night is was unanimously decided to establish a dental clinic at the Mound City Social Settlement, 2343 Randolph street. According to a statement given out by a member of the association, it will be their plan to set aside at least two days each week when the poor children of the city may come and have their teeth treated free of charge. The work will be under the direct charge of the Mound City Social Settlement Associa- INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Charlie White, who formerly resided at Memphis, Tenn., but came to St. Louis, in July, 1915, please notify Argus office, or Capt. Johnson of the Laclede Ave., station. DINNER AT U. B. F. HALL From 12 a. m. to 12 p. m. there will be dinner served at the U. B. F. Hall, 2639 Lawton Ave., for the benefit of the Star of Bethlehem Temple No. 236. Music and dancing. Thursday, May 25. Admission 5 cents. Robecca Scott, W. P. Rosa Brown, Secretary. LAMM FOR GOVERNOR MEETING A big Lamm for Governor meeting will be held at Pythian hall auditorium next Tuesday night, May 23. Many prominent speakers are on the program. CONCESSIONERS WANTED For the big carnival that will open soon. Apply to Robt. McChucky, 3227 Laclede, Phone, Behri 2758-W. Watch Argus for opening date, with many new features in the carnival line. The St. Louis Argus Members of the Argus Force ST. LOUIS ARGUS HIGH CLASS PRINTING. The above picture shows a part of The Argus working force. Reading from left to right: First row—J. E. Mitchell, managing editor; George W. Smith, pioneer salesman; Robert W. Buck, pressman; Maleolm Clark, Edward Glover, Fred Bellamy, Geo. Henry Dorecey, Valmond Jones, Warren H. Brown, Jr., and Frank Mitchell, newsboys. Second row—Earl Tibbs, collector; Bolden Scott, Gregory Robinson, Clifford Jackson, Arnett Garner, Fred Montgomery and John D. Wilkerson, on the end, newsboys. Third row—Mrs. Ollie Meadows, chief collector; Miss M. B. Berry, collector; Miss Willie Barr, bookkeeper, and Herbert T. Meadows, city editor and advertising manager. In the doorway—Wm. Mitchell, printer; W. H. Barbour, compositor, and W. H. Brown, foreman. Others who were not included in the picture are P. H. Murray INTERESTING Y.M.C.A. MEETING Will be Held Sunday, May 28 MRS. J. H. WHITE DIES IN OHIO Dayton, Ohio.—(Special to the Ar- Another big meeting has been arranged by the management of the Young Men's Christian Association for Sunday, May 28, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Chureh, Garrison and Lucas Aves. This meeting is arranged to give the team men a chance to get together and to give the public the latest information on the building project. A unique part of the program will be the singing of two hundred school boys under the direction of Mr. Tyler. The boys from the L'Overture, Banneker, Simmons, Dumas, Cottage, and Sumner will sing patriotic air as the musical feature of the meeting. This meeting is to be held at 4 p. m. Sunday, May 28. A GERMAN TEACHER Prof. J. Baker instructor in German language. Classes, or private lessons given. 13a South Ewing Ave., St. Louis. Mo. McKELVEY GIVES CITY JANITORS VACATIONS The janitors of the municipal buildings began their vacations this week. This is the second year they have been given vacations with pay. The move was inaugurated by Building Commissioner McKelvey when the new city charter placed the janitors under his management. They will each receive seven days' vacation. KILLS WIFE, SHOOTS MAN John Stevens, well-known solicitor and fraternal worker, shot and killed his wife, Mrs. Annie Stevens, Monday morning, and seriously wounded Lewis Geiger. When seen by an Argus reporter at police headquarters, Stevens stated that he shot the man in self defense, and killed his wife accidentally. A verdict of the coroner's inquest had not been rendered late Thursday. ANNUAL SERMON The annual thanksgiving service of Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa will be held at First Baptist Church, 14th and Clark, Sunday, May 21, at 2 p. m. The public is invited to be present and worship with them. A good program has been arranged. Dr. Davis, the pastor, will be the orator. ST.LOUIS.MO.FRIDAY.MAY 19.1916. Dayton, Ohio.—(Special to the Argus.)—Mrs. J. H. White, the sister of Mrs. M. B. McCauley, died Saturday, May 6, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a serious operation. She had been sick for more than three years. She was operated on Thursday, May 4, that being the only hope for her life. Funeral services were held from Zion Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful member more than twenty years. The church feels her death keenly and especially does the pastor. Rev. Elmer E. Thompson, who officiated. His remarks were indeed beautiful and full of sympathy. Every one who knew Mrs. White speaks of her as having been a pure Christian woman. She was a member of Abbassyne Tabernacle No. 481, which had charge of the funeral. The floral designs were many and beautiful. Her remains were deposited in Green Castle Cemetery very near her husband's, the late J. H. White. Her brother-in-law, the late Nelson McCauley, died July 28, 1915, nine months to date after her husband; and she died nine months and eight days after Mr. McCauley. Her brother, Mr. H. H Hughes and family reached her bedside in time to converse with her. Only two of the immediate family remain, Mrs. Nelson McCauley and Mr. H. H Hughes. Mrs. White left a will in which she made over all of her personal property and real estate to her sister. She left two insurance policies to her brother. The real estate consists of two homes one of which is very valuable. Mr. Hughes' stay in Dayton is indefinite. Mrs. McCauley will still remain as she feels at home. Her ability has won for her many friends beside those of her sister. Mrs. Ida Cave, Hattie Howard and Mary B. Brown were unfiring in their devoted service to Mr. and Mrs. White during their long illness. Efficient undertaker, H. P. Loritts served at both funerals at their request. Mrs. White slept away so sweetly and peacefully in the arms of Jesus. KENTGOKIANS HONOR WM. H. FIELDS Special to the Argus. Louisville, Ky., May 17—Nationa Grand Master Wm. H. Fields, of St Louis, was the guest of honor at a re ception yesterday given by Mrs. Dr Emerson and Mrs. Luciada Jackson More than one hundred of Louisville's best 'eitizens' were guests. and W. H. King, associate editors, and the following newsboys: Eugene Bingham, Edw. Gunnell, Leo Thornton, Randolph Smith, Fred Moorhead, Alonzo Glover, Geo. Scott, Edgar Ransome, Theo. Anderson, Earl Hobbs and Charles Brown. Most of these newsboys have been handling The Argus less than three months, yet they are selling more than one thousand copies weekly; some earning $5 and $6 in a single day. These sales, with the big yearly subscription and the hundreds of copies sold in the various stations throughout the city, give The Argus a circulation that covers the city like a blanket, being read by more than 25,000 persons weekly in St. Louis alone. Its outside circulation reached every state in the union and it has subscribers in Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines and the war zone. Up-to-Date Establishment is One of the City's Interesting Business Points. May be Enlarged Soon The up-to-date store of H. A. Smith, 2343 Market, is one of which all our people are proud. It is well stocked with high class merchandise at the lowest prices. It is a pleasure to take visitors to see a store of this kind, financed and managed by one of our own people. Just to take a peep in the artistically dressed windows, gives one pleasure. Then to step inside and view the well arranged shelves and show cases and receive the courteous attention of the polite clerks makes one glad to know we have such a store in St. Louis. All who have not seen the store are urged to visit it at once as it is one of the points of interest to be visited by home folks as well as strangers. New goods are being received daily. In spite of the general business depression, during the past two years, this store has held its place in the list of business houses with a rating. The store has also expanded by the addition of a department for ladies and if the patrons continue the support given in the past, the entire building will be necessary to handle the high class stock of men's and women's furnishings, tailorings and millinery. Special Notice Customers who have goods left in the store for repairs, cleaning, pressing, note, should call for same immediately. The rule, "Goods held over thirty days will be sold," is to be rigidly enforced in the future. A. M. E. ZION CONFERENCE ELECTS FOUR BISHOPS Special Telegram to the Argus. (By the Negro Press Asso.) Louisville, Ky., May 17.—More than six hundred delegates from different parts of the United States, San De Mingo, and the Hawaiian Islands, are in attendance at the A. M. E. conference here. The following Bishops were elected yesterday: Dr. L. W. Kyles of Winston-Salem¹ N. C., elected on eleventh ballot; Dr. R. B. Bruce of Charlotte on the twelfth; Dr. W. L. Lee of Brooklyn and Dr. George G. Clement MOSES GETS TWO YEARS Amos Moses was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary this week, for killing Joseph Lewis, with a club, March 4. YOUNG COLORED MAN MAKES GOOD Mr. Quiney A. McGee, one of the seven sons of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. McGee, passed through this city on his way to visit his parents. Mr. McGee is one of the young men that has made good. Having left his home when he was only twelve years old, he has traveled extensively, having had the pleasure of being in all six of the continents. After years of traveling and fruitless, searching he settled down in the green mountains of old Vermont. He is proprietor of the largest Colored hotel in Vermont. The Montreal House, located at Burlington. Some years ago Mr. McGee had a very prosperous business in Salt Lake City, Utah. Like wise, Santa Cruze, Philippine Islands. Some time later he grew tired of business and went to Mexico City, Old Mexico, to five, and engaged in business. He remained there some time and had a very prosperous business, but was forced to flee from that city on account of the rebellion, June 8, 1912, on the steamer Monterey, by way of Yucatan Havana, Cuba, thence to New York City. He arrived in Burlington, Vermont with some of the money, but not as much as John D., for Mr. McGee's financial resources were just 15 cents, good health, a pleasant smile, a loving wife, and a high ambition. During the time he is away, his business is in the hands of his wife, a Canadian noted for beauty and culture, and a younger brother, Granville McGee. We wish Mr. McGee a continued success in his business outlook, and only wish we had a few more alive, active, energetic young men. Success to you Mr. McGee. LOST RELATIVE WANTED Eddie White, 996 East Greenlaw Ave., Memphis, Tenn., is inquiring for his father, Charles White, who left Memphis to come to St. Louis in July, 1915. Has not been heard from since. Notify St. Louis - Argus, or 8th District Police Station. NOTICE A memorial service of the Grand Army of the Republic, Col. Shaw Post, No. 343, will be held at St. James' A. M. E. Church, Pendleton and St. Ferdin- dain Aves., Sunday, May 28, at 2 p. m. Public is invited. Philip H. Chattin, Commander. James F. White, Adjutant. PRICE 5 CENTS MINISTER MAKES BRILLIANT SPEECH Rev. Jno. W. McKinney, D.D. L.L.D., Fraternal Delegate of C. M. E. Church Delivers Address at A. M. E. General Conference. Special to the Argus. Philadelphia, Pa., April 19.—Probably no speech was more loudly applauded, or more eloquent and brilliant than that of Dr. J. W. McKinney, of Sherman, Texas. He spoke yesterday to a magnificent audience and delivered the fraternal greetings of the C. M. E. Church to the General Conference now in session here. In his tribute to Richard Allen, whom he called "One of the great characters of the 19th century," the great crowd went wild with enthusiasm and it was several minutes before he could resume his discourse. The address as a whole, was as able one from every angle and will go down-in history as one of the big hits of the conference. Dr. McKinney, besides being a presiding elder in the C. M. E. Church, is also Grand Master of Masons of the State of Texas, and one of the leading Negroes of the Southwest. It is generally predicted that his General Conference in Chicago next year, will elevate him to the bishopric. "Does God Hear Sinners Pray?" Hear Dr. J. Douglass Herben on This Subject at Lane Tabernacle Sunday May 21 at 11 a.m. There will be a series of gospel meetings at Lane Tabernacle Church, 3966 Fairfax Ave., commencing Sunday, May 21st. These meetings will be in direct charge of Dr. J. Douglas Herben, D. D., who has preached every night for two hundred and eighty-eight nights. Sunday morning Dr. Herben will speak from the subject, "Does God Hear a Sinner Pray," and, at night, his subject will be, "The Emotional Christ." You should hear him. Bring your Bible. Mr. Wm. Lewis, the gospel singer will sing. Rev. N. L. Smith, pastor. The executive force of "Poro" College, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, and Miss Maudelle McMurray, private secretary to Mrs. Malone, left last Saturday evening for Louisville, Ky., as visitors to the A. M. E. Zion Conference now in session in that city. They will possibly spend four or five days in Louisville, leaving at the expiration of this time for Philadelphia, Pa., to take a peep at the A. M. E. Conference there. Their trip will be further extended to Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where the M. E. Conference is now in session. This trip will only take about fifteen days, when they will return to headquarters, preparatory to an extended trip through the South. WHITE ILLITERACY IN GEORGIA Atlanta, Ga.—There is admittedly a too high rate of illiteracy among the whites and the Negroes in Georgia. It has been discovered in a recent inquiry that there are thousands of adults of both races in the state who have never known how to read or write. Georgia is ashamed of this, but, wisely, is rather exposing than concealing the deplorable fact. Recently there have been conferences of state and local educationists in which plans have been formulated with the view of wiping out the disgrace at the earliest possible moment. Wherever the local authorities shows disposition to support the movement against illiteracy, the state board of education will co-operate. Certain other of the southern states in recent years have been called upon to meet and solve a similar problem. In the mountain and remoter agricultural districts in the South illiteracy among whites has always been prevalent. Only in recent years have the southern states possessed the means of dealing adequately with the question. White illiteracy does not seem to decrease and the present effort is to bring this within bounds. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. M. Etta Bolden, M. G. P. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, will be in the city next week and deliver an address at the Wyoming Temple Jubilee, May 25th. Mrs. Bolden is from Moberly, Mo. Jesse J. Johnson will be master of ceremonies on the Grey Eagle Monday eve, May 22nd. LEND US YOUR HEAD "PORO" WILL DO THE REST --- Pere College Co., 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. HITLOR KINLOCH: DELMAR 963-L BELL FOREST 23639 Moving Vans, Packing and Shipping GARAGE FURNITURE SOLD ON CASH OR TIME PAYMENTS 2520 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE M. C. WHITLOR Moving Vans, Pa STORAGE 2520 NORTH T Salesroom 504 Pine St., 2nd Floor Bell Main 2523 - Kinloch Cent. 2845 STEINER ENGRAVING & BADGE CO. Badges BADGES SEALS BUTTONS & PINS STAMPS STENCILS & METAL CHECKS ST. LOUIS Factory 20 & Mullanphy Sts. Bell Tyler 718 Kinloch Cent. 6897 "FORSHAW" LOVE H 12th STREET I-R MAIN 2043 LET US DO Your Printing 111 NORTH 12th STREET CENTRAL 3491-R MAIN 2043 Louis Hencken 2601 Market Street Handles a First-class Line of Goods Orders Promptly Delivered FREE! FREE! FREE! Get your announcements free in the Argus when we print your tickets. Argus Print, 2341 Market. When in need of printing, call Bomont 1452. 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Send all money by Money Order to --- Page 2 REPAIRS FOR "ANY OLD" STOVE A Dr. Charles Henry Phillips, Jr. Physician and Surgeon Special attention to disease of women, children and chronic diseases of men Office Hours 9 a.m. to 12; 2 to 4 p.; m. 6 to 8 p.; m. Office 3156-a Laclede; Central 4331, Bohont 874. Res. 427. Finley; Delmey 897-L, Lindell 382 J. W. HUGHES Undertaker and embalmer. /Carriages furnished for all occasions. Special attention given to shipping the remains of your loved ones out of town. Phone Bom. 2925, Cent. 5415. 2620 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Bomont 1005 Kinloch: Central 4553 Rob't, P: Fritschle Diamonds, Watches Etc. 2716 LACLEDE AVE. ST. LOUIS DON'T BE MISTAKEN Be sure, when you want a good wholesome meal, or a sandwich, you go to Hussey's Alabama Kitchen, 1039 N. Whittier. There is no substitute as good as Hussey's Well Cooked Food. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS The St. Louis Colo and In (Sanitarium and 2916 Lucas Avenue, An Ethical Institution for Flyin sexes. 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Therefore, the grower positively deserves its name. It stops the hair from splitting at the ends and falling in the hair for all scalp diseases. It is praised by people in all sections of the country; day and evening classes. Diplomas awarded. Complete course in beauty culture at moderate rates. MISS. F. A. GREGORY Pushing The Clover Leaf INSURANCE If you favor preparedness, you will certainly carry a policy in the Clover Leaf Health and Accident Insurance Company, that will protect you while at your occupation and while away from your occupation; while at home and while away from home. Phone, write or see E. Hawkins, superintendent of the Clover Leaf Casualty Company, 2363 (new number) Market street. Phone, Bom. 2340 or Central 3174-L. 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," psychic research of the great beyond, by Prof. J. W. 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It keeps the scalp clean and white and preserves the youthful brilliancy of the hair. Buy a 50c bottle from your dealer—or send 10c to our American Offices for a testing bottle. Above all things don't neglect your hair. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, Dept. M ED. PINAUD Bldg., New York A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER Livery Carriages Furnished for All Occasions 2732 PINE STREET Phones: Kinloch, Central 555. Bell, Bomont 1426. Carriages Furnished for All Occasions 2732 PINE STREET Phones: Kinloch, Central 555. Bell, Bomont 1426. For the newest and most up-to-date styles in Ladies' and Men's Apparel visit FRIEDMAN'S 1500—MARKET ST.—2100 They will also loan you money to buy that Spring Outfit for 1915. For cards, bills, circulars, try the Argus printing office, 2341 Market St., Bomont 1452. AGENTS WANTED St. Louis Me. ing-in" cases, and diseases o both bags-Privacy. General and private Open wards and Private Rooms. and amount of charity.) 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GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE ITS HIS FIRST KIND ACT. HE STOPPED ME FROM FALLING, AND HURTING MYSELF! YOU'RE A BIG BRUTE! YOU KNOW MOTHER ALWAYS SITS IN THAT CHAIR! OUT OF TOWN NEWS. Miss Mildred Chappelle is spending the week in Ste. Genevieve....Miss Mattie Valle returned to her home at Farmington after a pleasant week with home folks....Mr. Milton Goodlow, of St. Louis, passed through here on route to Fredericktown to visit his grandfather, Mr. Ben Davis....Mrs. Alice Swink had a pleasant visit in Farmington last week....Mrs. Cora Swink says she can no longer do without the Argus, so she wrote a check....Mise Ida Chappelle is indisposed, suffering with chills....Mrs. Laura Valle and Master Lester W尔burn spent Sunday with Mrs. Agnes Edwards....Mr. Ruben Staten visited in Minnith Sunday....The Willing Workers will give a festival Friday evening for the benefit of the Union Chapel....Sunday is "Go to Church" Day at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Wm. Christifor will fill the pulpit. JACKSON NOTES E. E. W. Mr. Turner Clippard and Miss Bessie White were united in holy wedlock Wednesday evening. Their many friends extend their congratulations... Mr. Sheppard, of Oak Ridge, was the guest of Miss Mary Eulinberg, recently and also visited his brother, E. E. Wilson...Rev. James Gray, of Deering, is assisting Rev. Johnson with his revival...Mr. Thos. Farrar, of Oak Ridge, attended the meeting of the International Order of Twelve Monday night...The grand organizer, J. H. Hayes, met the members of Majentia Order No. 16 in their last meeting and was highly pleased with the attendance. The amount turned in was $17.55. There was one new member added to the order, in the person of Mr. Luther Bursh. The installation will be Friday...The International Order of Twelve, in their meeting May 15, elected the following officers: H. C. Means, C. M., A. White, V. C., E. E. Wilson, C. S., Camlin Green, Asst. C. S., Alex. Richard, C. Treas. POPLAR BLUFF NOTES By Mrs. C. P. Jackson The Stewardess Board No. 1 was highly entertained Tuesday night by Mrs. N. Davis, of Alice St. The board was much pleased to have Mrs. R. L. Phillips with them. After transaction of all business the hostess served a delightful luncheon. Mrs. Ben Spencer, president, Mrs. Mary Parker, secretary. .. Prof. J. B. Davis has had the school ground cleaned up and put in excellent shape. The Community Club presented him with some choice flower seeds which he has planted. .. Mrs. M. G. King has returned home after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. Flora Boyd, of Memphis, Tenn. .. Gola Guian died Saturday at his home on Relief St. .. Mrs. Wm. Ball is a reader of the Argus. .. The annual sermon of the Odd Follows was preached Sunday by Rev. W. E. Helms, of Neelyville at Odd Fellows Hall, 6th and Lester Sts. .. The teachers of Wheaty School will give their pupils a picnic Saturday. .. Mr. H. Y. Jones has a first class barber shop with a bath room in connection.... Ruby Moore, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Moore, is ill.... Rev. W. H. Huston returned from Ironton Saturday where he has another charge.... The stork visited Mrs. P. C. Payne, of St. Louis, Wednesday at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Nevils, and left a fine boy. Mother and child are doing nicely.... Rev. G. C. Chinn departed Sunday night for Kansas City.... Mr. Willis Bulliner, who has been confined to his bed for the past week is improving.... Mr. Bodo was united in marriage last Wednesday night to Miss Anna Boman at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boman, of Mary St.... Little Nevolia Douglas, who has been ill for a long time is able to be at school again.... Mr. Julian Camerson, who departed for Denver, Colorado, for his health some time ago informs his sister, Mrs. J. H. Gatlin that he is now in Pueblo much improved. CHESTER NOTES By Miss Mabel Bigby Rev. Speece preached an excellent sermon Sunday night on "Mothers." ..Mr. Amity Cox, of East St. Louis, spent Saturday in Chester, attending to business.....Mr. J. A. Minger and Mr. August Armstead spent Sunday at St. Mazys.....A number of friends gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. Bealford Thursday.....Mrs. Neil Biggy was hostess to the Stewardess Ladies Friday evening. An excellent lunch was served.....Mrs. J. T. Gaude and Mrs. David Lee, of St. Louis, and Mrs. James Wallace, of Chicago, were called to Sparta to attend the funeral of their father. They also visited their brother, Mr. Neil Bigby, of Chester, Thursday and Friday.....Mr. E. L. Mischeux was in Chester Friday and Saturday on business. There will be a sacred concert at the A. M. E. Churech Sunday night. ..K. of P. banquet was quite a success Friday night. MOUND CITY NOTES The Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Sermon was preached Sunday, May 14, at the First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. W. D. Simms officiating.... Rev. Simms will depart for Newburg, Ind., where he will be joined by his wife.....Mrs. O. Clayborn, one of the oldest citizens of Mound City, passed away Monday after a short illness.... Mrs. Flora Curtis, who has been ill for a long time, departed this life a few days past.....Mr. Haywood Cook is seriously ill.....Mrs. Wm. James has returned home after a six weeks' visit in St. Louis.....Mrs. Thomas Turner is on the sick list JEFFERSON CITY NOTES By W. C. Major Miss Hortense Smith, who was en route to Chicago for the summer, spent a day visiting her class mates here.... Dr. H. E. Johnson spent several days in St. Louis with one of his patients who underwent a. serious operation, which proved successful.... Capt. A. L. Thomas spent two days in St. Louis on business.... Miss Nannie Goins is THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS indisposed....The Negro Republican Club is doing a great work with Mr. W. Stokes, Mr. Rannanavola, and Dr. H. E. Johnson as their leaders....Rev Jno. Goins was a business visitor in St. Louis Monday....Wednesday, May 24, the closing exercises of Washington Public School will be held at the Second Baptist Church at 8 p. m. A number of diplomas will be awarded from the eighth grade department. All parents and friends are cordially invited to visit the building during the commencement week. The following teachers have been re-elected; Prof. E. L. Anthony, principal, Prof. Brooks, Miss Floy King, Miss Belle Enloe and Miss Alverta Rankins....We notice a vacancy in the public school of Moberly for two teachers, of which Lincoln Institute graduates are preferred....Remember that Sunday is our last day for the rally and $310.00 is needed to make a creditable showing during our last week of grace. Mr. Jas. Brooks left Wednesday morning for St. Louis on business. He will be gone several days....Mr. Gibbs spent several days in the county attending to business....Mr. Mayberry, Sr., is planting corn this week on his farm....Mr. Oscar Moore and Mr. Jas. Mayberry, are very busy this week at the Mansion. Mrs. Bennett is also employed at the Mansion. Brotherhood meeting Sunday, at 3 p. m....Mother's Day was observed at the Unity League Sunday....Rev. and Mrs. Goinis entertained Rev. Lee and a member of his church with an elaborate dinner Sunday....The Commencement Exercises at Lincoln Institute, June 1 to 9. An interesting program will be rendered each night by the various departments. Baseball game Saturday, May 20. California vs. Lincoln Institute....Rev. G. Henley will depart for conference soon. Miss Brown, of Charleston, Mo., is visiting here for a few days....Mr. Oscar Jones won first prize in the waltzing, two-step and schottische last week at Columbia, Mo. Mr. Wilson, of Springfield, won first prize in cake walking. The judges were A. Bodine, W. Boggs, C. Brown, S. Pronter. Mr. O. Jones received much applause when he made his third round. WEBSTER GROVES NOTES A large number attended the rally at the M. E. Church last Sunday. Rev. C. F. Collins, of Blackwell Chapel delivered a very spiritual sermon at 3 p.m. Seventy-three dollars and eighty cents was reported...Mrs. Helen Taylor was dismissed from the hospital last week and is at home doing nicely...Mrs. Clara Warren spent last Thursday in Webster. She is much improved...Mrs. Susie McMurty, of St. Louis, spent Sunday with relatives...Prof. T. A. Moore was a pleasant caller in our midst last Sunday...Mrs. Mollie Hoard and daughter, Miss Ethel, of West Belle, were pleasant visitors of Mrs. Susie Crockett-Lewis and Mrs. Leola Laird last Sunday...Miss Sarah Wood, of St. Louis, spent Sunday with Mrs. Leola Laird...Mrs. Carrie Parson, of St. Louis, spent Sunday with Mrs. Wm. Lindsay...Mr. Bailard Pierson, of Wyndale, Va., a brother of Mr. A. D. Pierson, departed this life May 14 at his home...Mr. A. D. Pierson is much improved and spent Mrs. with Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Pointer...Rev. J. L. Brooks has purchased the beautiful home of Rev. Luckle on Taylor Ave... hey Henry! Betis was seriously injured in cut in cutting a tree last Monday, ALTON NOTES The Second Baptist Church held their baptizing Sunday afternoon. A large number was present at the services.... Mr. Lowry, of St. Louis, has fitted up an up-to-date ice cream parlor and restaurant at 522 Belle St. He is now prepared to serve the public in an excellent manner.... Rev. G. C. Mason and a party of members of the Union Baptist Church spent Sunday afternoon in Jerseyville. ... Miss Emily K. Bryany, of Gainsville, Ga., is spending the summer with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Waddy Bryant. Miss Bryant has been teaching at Hoschton, Ga. CLAYTON NOTES By Mrs. J. Bedelle The Country Woman's Union met at the Second Baptist Church at Kirkwood, Sunday. Rev. W. L. Rhodes, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Clayton, preached...The small boys of Clayton gave an entertainment last Saturday night at the Advance Hall. A pleasant evening was spent...The annual sermon of the K. of P. will be delivered May 28, at the Methodist Church in South Clayton...Mr. and Mrs. Arice Flemmings are the proud parents of a baby girl...The Carnation Art Club met at the residence of Miss Belger with Miss Rebecca Clay as hostess...Mrs. Sarah Bills and daughter, Mattie, visited in Mokeville last week...Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bailey, of St. Louis, entertained Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. King Parson, Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler. After a delicious menu was served Mr. Parson entertained the party with an auto ride through the city. ST. MABYS NOTES The closing exercises of the Public School, on the 5th, were well rendered. Miss Berryman has closed a very successful term....Prof. and Mrs. Cobb, of St. Genevieve, attended the closing exercises of the school....Messrs. John Minger and Aug. Armstead, Jr., were visitors here Sunday....Mr. Richard Gaston was a recent visitor in Chester....Mr. W. P. Kimmel and Master Kermit to business in Chester last week....Messrs. Gaston, Smith and Kimmel say they can't afford to be without the Argus. What did they do? Paid up for another year. Many thanks....Did you ever notice that an Argus reader never asks, "What is the news? They already know, and you would too if you would invest one dollar. EDWARDSVILLE NOTES By E. E. Williams Rev. Harris, pastor of the Baptist Church of Duquinol, is in our city for a rest....Rev. Franklin Bray and wife, of Denver, Colo., are conducting a series of meetings at Wesley Chapel this week....Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen entertained quite a number of friends at their home Sunday afternoon....Out of town guests were: Rev. Harris, of Duquinol and Rev. J. Phillips, of St. Louis....Rev. Haskel, of New Port, preached E. G. B Mrs. Georgia Moss, who has been on the sick list, is reported better...Mrs. Thomas Bradley is very ill...Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell are rejoicing over the birth-of a son...Miss Morine Woods and her mother visited Mrs. Wood's sister in St. Louis Saturday and Sunday...Mr. Robert Green visited his mother, Mrs. F. Green. He also paid his old friend, E. E. Williams, a visit...Mrs. Leona Ward visited her sister, Mrs. Moxley, in East St. Lolius, Sunday...Mrs. Bert Scott, who has been on the sick list, is getting along nicely...Mr. Daniel Scott, who has been quite sick for several months, died Tuesday afternoon. He leaves a wife, seven children, a father and five brothers...Linecoln School will have their picnic the 27th of May on the school grounds and in the building. ST. CHARLES NOTES Rev. Wm. Alexander, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, is attending the general conference in Philadelphia, Pa....Rev. C. M. Miller has succeeded in having a granitoid walk built about the Mt. Zion Baptist Church....Miss Ethel Poston, Mrs. Georgia Poston, Mr. Geo.Abingtin n and Mrs. Sallie Smith are reported on the siek list....Mrs. J. F. Commodore, Misses Clarra Morrison, Laura and Anna Ribeau were pleasant visitors of Miss J. Ethel Fowler, Sunday...Mother's Day was appropriately celebrated at Mt. Zion Sunday. Pastor Miller preached a very excellent sermon on "Hannah and Her Son." An interesting program was rendered at night. The attendance at all services was good....Mary W. Fowler, of Festus, Mo., was a pleasant visitor of Mrs. Sarah Abington, Monday....St. Charles will be fortunate in having two students complete the full course at Lincoln Inst., in the persons of Misses Bernice and Louise Ellis. FARMINGTON NOTES By Miss Dayse F. Baker The funeral services of Mrs. Pannie Simms were held Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A. L. Reynolds officiating Those attending from out of town were Mrs. Albert Simms, Gertrude Oliver Mrs. Etta Davis, of St. Louis, and Miss Jewel Cable, of Chillicothe.....Mr. F. Madison spent Sunday in Bonne Terre visiting his sisters, Mesdames Geo Maul and Mary Taylor, who were ill... Mrs. Mayme Foulk and sister, Beatrice, also Master Sumner Swink, were the guests of Mrs. Joseph Bartholomew, the first of the week.....Mrs. Allie Swink, of Minnith, was the guest of Mrs. Chas. Cayce the past week...Mrs. Fred Chappelle, of Coffman, has recovered sufficiently to return to her home. Mrs. Anna Yeager accompanied her.....Mr. Alonzo Reynolds and sister, Miss Anna, have returned from Sedalia, where they have been pursuing a course at Geo R. Smith College.....The many friends of Mr. Everett Abernathy are glad to know he will complete the college course next year.....Mrs. Chas. Douthit, of Coffman, visited relatives here last week. She was accompanied by her son, Boy.....The ill are Mrs. Felix Poston, Miss Cossetta Boddle, and Mrs. Eliza Overton.....Messas, Samuel Burke, Luther Wilburn and Master LeRoy Wilburn enjoyed a pleasant trip to Festus Saturday..Misses Jewel Cable, Zelma and Alice Swink, Helen Matthias and Mrs. E. J. Harris were entertained at the home of Miss D. F. Baker Sunday afternoon.....Masters Oscar Hunt and Sumner Swink, of the primary room of Dougass, received certificates for perfect attendance.....Mr. P. M. Cayce has made quite a deal of improvement on his place in the last week..... "Lives of great men all remind us, We can made our lives sublime— And in paying for the Argus We can read it all the time." CAPE GIRARDEAU NOTES By Miss H. N. Jones Cape Girardeau enjoyed an uneventful and quiet week with nothing to disturb the peaceful monotony saving the preparations going on at Lincoln School prior to the closing of school exhibition. .....Saturday, Rev. E. Z. Hunt, of Caruthersville, passed through the city en route for home after spending a week at Commerce conducting a revival at St. Paul Baptist Church. .....Saturday evening Heley Chapel Church gave an entertainment realizing a neat sum of money. Sunday, at the Chapel, Rev. J. Littlefield preached in the afternoon and Rev. R. F. Eulingburg in the evening; both services were well attended. .....At the A. M. E. Church Revs. W. Davis and W. Tate preached morning and evening. In the afternoon "Mother's Day" was celebrated by the Colored Woman's Civic League. The program consisted of song with Miss L. M. Chandley at the organ; Scripture reading—Mrs. C. A. Conway, selection, "Our Mother, Eve," Mrs. Ella Shephard, selection, "Estimation of Mother;" Mrs. A. McGee, solo, "Some Mother's Child;" Mrs. J. Bright, selection; Mr. A. Oliver, selection, "Mother's Love; M. R. X. Arthur, paper; Mrs. C. B. Pett, recitation, "The Heavenly Ladder;" Miss Myrna Williams, solo; Miss Lauline Wiley, selection; "The Black Woman's Burden;" Miss Hattie Jones; Master Warner; rendered two琴 selections with Prof. J. S. Cobb assisting him. At the close of program Mr. Joseph Ferguson and Profs. J. S. Cobb and O. O. Nance made short talks. The entire front of the church was filled with pictures of mothers of the city in keeping with the day. .....Rev. H. Tucker, of Oairo, is in the city and is preaching at the Gospel Tent on Frederick St. Those on the sick list for last week were, Mesdames R. X. Arthur, E. A. Parks, and Mrs. M. S. Smith. .....Rev. W. J. S. Gray, of Deering, passed through our city Sunday en route for Jackson. .....The Southeast Missouri Teachers' Institute for Colored Teachers of Third District will be held at Cape Girardeau, beginning June 5 and continuing two weeks. .....The examinations from the County Superintendent will be conducted on June 2-3. Prof. O. O. 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MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 28th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost; Boyce Building; Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. THE WACO BRUTALITY Georgia, Waco and Hell, or Waco, Georgia and Hell. Waco now takes precedence over Georgia, not in numbers, but in brutality, and the capital of his Satanic Dominions has fallen behind Georgia. Nowhere on earth, not even in Terre del Fuego, "the land of fire," or on "Night's Plutonian Shores," are so many horrid crimes committed by the murderous and lawless outbreaks of the populace as in the United States. "Hell has broken loose in Georgia" is a byword in use for centuries and describes the lawless conditions entailed through slavery unto the fourth generation. The slaveholder was cursed and degraded by slavery, and the descendants have not yet been able to throw the curse off. There is nothing in the sound or rhythm of Hell and Georgia that associates them; but when they lynched Frank in Georgia and one of the lynchers jumped with both heels upon his face in the coffin and smashed his face into an unrecognizable mass, in the minds of all who saw it or read it the idea of Hell must have sprung up immediately. That is the thing that associates those two places, so you can hardly think of one without thinking of the other. The original mine of sulphur, fire and brimstone has a competitor, and that competition has now extended to Waco, Texas, where guileless girls, delicate mothers and bestial men gather around the same funeral pyre to mock, jibe and shout at the agony of the naked black victim who, in the holocaust, is the burnt offering, made to the devil to atone for any little discrepancy that may be found in their service. At Waco, Texas, the mob took a boy from the hands of the law to the plaza, or City Hall yard, and burned him alive. They cut off his fingers for souvenirs and medals to be used as mementoes of bloody victories over the Negro, of which in after years they might boast. They put his incinerated remains in a bag tied to a horse, mounted by a big lusty lyncher, who dragged the corpse behind him through the principal streets of the town, and then attached the bag with its charred remnants to an automobile and dragged on another round of exhibition, and again hanged it up in its formless and lifeless condition to be pelted with stones and bullets. Such lugubrious exhibitions give the brutal populace of Waco a gala day. It was as great as the Dionysian orgies of the Dark Ages. The men, unlike ghouls, are not physical myths, but, like ghouls, they are moral realities. They belong to the same class of men who, after the battle, go prowling over the battlefield, killing the dying and wounded and hacking the heads off of dead bodies, making drinking cups out of the skulls and finger rings out of the bones. They mutilate the faces of the dead; they would rob graves or feed upon corpses. They create Golgothas in the South. The frequency and horror of their lynchings have created a thirst for blood in young white men which may be turned about at any time and sate itself in vengeance upon their own race. How they lynch a Negro, burn him to a crisp, chop him into souvenirs and exhibit his remnants and hang him again as if he were endowed with the "worm that dieth not and the fire that is never quenched!" They are men who disfigure the dead; men who carry off human fingers, ears, toes, noses and lips in their pockets as souvenirs. They are a gruesome set, unfit to mingle in our civilization. Out of this class spring the Kuklux, the night riders, the assassins, the men who run up behind you in the dark and stab you in the back. They make bad soldiers and still worse civilians. The production of this class of brutes is what the mob is doing for America. We ought to hang our heads in shame instead of upbraiding Germany or England for brutalities perpetrated in the world-war, while in times of peace America is glutting herself in horrors. They don't burn men alive; they don't nail a man in a pine box, saturate it with coal oil and then set it on fire in Europe. The most exerciating death is death by fire. Such is the sin of the nation and the people. Too long and too frequently have we given the mob leash. It has now grown so strong it intimidates the press, the pulpit, the legislature and the reputable business man and citizen generally. If it gets much larger, it will get at the throat of the republic and strangle it. One of thee colored soldiers recently returning from the Philippines went down South to his old home, only to find that every one of his relatives had been lynched; a sad commentary on rewards for loyalty. Mobbing Negroes has become a pastime in the South; like baseball in the North it draws crowds. Billy Sunday can't beat 15,000 in Waco. It shows abnormal mental conditions; women and children watching naked Negroes being burned, mocking their groans and shouting over their miseries. What horrifying environments are these to live in for a man and his family! We invaded Mexico to catch Villa because the Mexican government showed itself unable to do it; so the Federal government should go into Texas, catch the leaders of the ish them. A federal law is needed like John years ago, that, wherever a state cannot or wi of a citizen of the United States, the federal Texas, catch the leaders of the W Federal law is needed like John wherever a state cannot or will re the United States, the federal coun which the leaders of the Waco mob and punk city is needed like John Sherman proposed a state cannot or will not protect the life States, the federal courts shall interfere should go into Texas, catch the leaders of the Waco mob and punish them. A federal law is needed like John Sherman proposed years ago, that, wherever a state cannot or will not protect the life of a citizen of the United States, the federal courts shall interfere. A NEGRO DELEGATE The election of Robert R. Chigate to Chicago Republican Nat that we all are proud of. Mr. Czen of Memphis. We regret that Negro de will not be as numerous as hereto to reduce representatives from st the Republican president. But Tennessee. So would a manly fig delegate to the National Convention for securing appointment measures safeguarding rights as people. Mr. Church now become man to be consulted and a man to consideration in the way of a prop need to obtain places in the court that will give us representation in as well as men. Mr. Church should get on the mand that a plank be placed burning and lynching, and ask the federal courts supervision over Will positively be seen at theery Monday, beginning next week of Robert R. Church, Jr., a colorful Republican National Convention proud of. Mr. Church is a Tenn. that Negro delegates to the Numerous as heretofore, on account ofatives from states not casting a president. But a manly fight would a manly fight have done for National Convention has influenced appointments and enacted rights and protecting the church now becomes a political form and a man to be listened to. The way of a proper recognition of places in the councils and caucuses representation in determining the should get on the Committee of H. Blank be placed in the platform washing, and asking for national supervision over it. The Secret of the SUBMARINE only be seen at the Booker Washington running next week, May 22. Mr. R. Church, Jr., a colored man, as a delegate National Convention was a triumph Mr. Church is a Tennesseean and a citizen delegates to the National Convention has heretofore, on account of the movement from states not casting electoral votes for But a manly fight won good results in many fight have done for us in Missouri. A Convention has influence with the adminis- pointments and enactments of important rights and protecting the liberties of the people becomes a political force in his state—a man to be listened to when he asks con- a proper, recognition of his people. We the councils and caucuses of the party, and station in determining the merits of policies set on the Committee of Resolutions and de- placed in the platform denouceing man- and asking for national legislation to give vision over it. Secret of the IBMARINE on at the Booker Washington Theatre ev- t week, May 22. The election of Robert R. Church, Jr., a colored man, as a delegate to Chicago Republican National Convention was a triumph that we all are proud of. Mr. Church is a Tennessean and a citizen of Memphis. We regret that Negro delegates to the National Convention will not be as numerous as heretofore, on account of the movement to reduce representatives from states not casting electoral votes for the Republican president. But a manly fight won good results in Tennessee. So would a manly fight have done for us in Missouri. A delegate to the National Convention has influence with the administration for securing appointments and enactments of important measures safeguarding rights and proteeting the liberties of the people. Mr. Church now becomes a political force in his state—a man to be consulted and a man to be listened to when he asks consideration in the way of a proper recognition of his people. We need to obtain places in the councils and caucuses of the party, and that will give us representation in determining the merits of policies as well as men. Mr. Church should get on the Committee of Resolutions and demand that a plank be placed in the platform denouncing manburning and lynching, and asking for national legislation to give the federal courts supervision over it. The Secret of the SUBMARINE Will positively be seen at the Booker Washington Theatre every Monday, beginning next week, May 22. ANNOUNCEMENT. I wish to announce to me have charge of the Undertak GRIFFIN and SCC We are prepared to render ef 1916; Bomont 2486. Respect "YOUR VOTE WILL Joseph For Circ Subject to your vote a mary in announce to my patrons and friend of the Undertaking firm known as FFIN and SCOTT, 2933 Pine Road to render efficient service. 2486. Respectfully, e to my patrons and friends that I undertaking firm known as and SCOTT, 2933 Pine St. Under efficient service. Call Central Respectfully, 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. NOTE WILL BE APPR Reph Whele for Circuit Judge your vote at the Repu- mary in August. Your Vote Will Be WILL BE APPRECIATED" H Wheless Circuit Judge Vote at the Republican Pri- ry in August. Your Vote Will Be Appreciated "YOUR VOTE WILL BE APPRECIATED" Joseph Wheless For Circuit Judge Subject to your vote at the Republican Primary in August. Your Vote Will Be Appreciated Dr. Rudolph S. Vitt CANDIDATE FOR Subject to Republican Print R SHOP FOR Pressing, Cleaning and Repairing Busi for Colored Man and Wife Who Would Ave. St. OBJECT to Republican Primary, August 1, 1916 HOP FOR SALE Cleaning and Repairing Business. A Good Man and Wife Who Would Mike Te Go Subject to Republican Primary, August 1, 1916 TAILOR SHO Doing o Good Pressing, Cleaning Opportunity For Colored Man and In Business TAILOR SHOP FOR SALE Doing o Good Pressing, Cleaning and Repairing Business. A Good Opportunity For Colored Man and Wife Who Would Mike Te Go In Business JOHN W. CALHOUN Candidate for Circuit Judge Subject to Republican Primaries August 1st. It will be noted with more than ordinary interest, his three years' service as the head of the Legal Aid Society of the St. Louis Bar Association and his year's service as the head of the Legal Aid Bureau of St. Louis, of which he is by life appointment chief attorney, having been permanently appointed by the Director of Public Welfare after having made the highest grade in an efficiency test with an average of 99.5 per cent. During his four years public service as head of the Legal Aid work in St. Louis he has represented over 1,500 Colored people, extending to them his helping hand and like an angel of mercy he has taken the great bugbush called "the Legal," heretofore looked upon by many as a terrible something to be used by the rich and feared by the poor, and has corralled and turned it into a protecting parent for the poor and the friendless. "Justice," says Mr. Calboun, "is the great interest of man on earth and an easy path to the requisition of justice by the poor as well as the rich is indispensable to the development of our republic." "I am glad and proud," says Mr. Calhoun, in speaking of his work, "to have been the champion of the poor PETER H. 4056 Finney Ave. GUS. SCOTT, 2933 Pine. CORONER people. I have tried to show everyone that it does not pay to be mean. For without regard to the wealth or the poverty of the individual, without regard to race, to creed or to social standing the obligation rests upon us all to be fair to each other in all we do and be happier for our presence among each other." Mr. Calhoun is a native St. Louisan. He was born here and received his training at the public schools, and St. Louis high school and Washington University. He is a good lawyer and what is better, a splendid, good-natured gentleman and he does not hesitate to solicit your support in behalf of his candidacy. ST PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH At St. Paul A. M. E. Church, corner Leffingwell and Lawton Sts., Sunday at 11 a.m. Dr. D. A. Graham, of Spokane, Wash., will preach. The public is cordially invited as Dr. Graham will deliver a very interesting sermon. From 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. there will be dinner served at the U. B. F. Hall. 2629 Lawton, for the benefit of Bethlehem Temple No. 236. Music and dancing. Tuesday, May 16. Admission 5 cents. Rebecca Scott, W. P. Rosa Brown, secretary. (5-12-3) The Gray Magic has got a brand new dance floor. Come out and dance on Monday eve, May 25th. St. Louis, Missouri Dr. Liebig, celebrated chemist, calls beer liquid bread." He's right, for good beer fulfils two bodily necessities—the human need for pure liquids and for pure food. Superior malt, imported Saager Hops and infinite care in brewing and aging combine these qualities in an especially pleasing way in Budweiser Bottled at the Brewery ANHEUSER-BUSCH, St. Louis. The Beer for the Home Hotel, Club and Cafe. HEART TO HEART TALK By St. Louis Colored Dental Society In these days of strife and competition in the various professions, when race prejudice draws a distinct line of demarkation and when Negro boys and girls are completely barred from even meager positions wherein they may earn a decent wage, it is high time that the parents as well as all other members of Negro families stop long enough to carefully consider the channels in which their monies are spent. The time is at hand when mere quibbling and sidestepping the issue of Negro patronage for Negro Dentists must be put plainly and squarely up to the people and in such a way that there shall be no middle ground. This decision has been reached by the Negro Dentists of St. Louis, after having carefully investigated the existing conditions which, not only effect the Dentists themselves, but which effect all other members of the race. There are eleven Negro Dentists practicing in this city, all of whom are competent and graduates from reputable schools of dentistry, and licensed by the state to practice. A majority of the eleven, give employment to a Negro girl at a living salary. How many white Dentists do you know of who cater to Negro patronage, are giving employment to Negro girls in their offices? Do you not feel ashamed to have the public know that a large per cent of the 45,000 Negroes in St. Louis give their dental work to dentists who absolutely refuse to employ in any manner, except in a mental position, Negro girls, and who besides even segregate their Negro patients? In conclusion, we will ask this final question: What hope have you ever to accomplish, anything as a race of people, if you expect to continue to fatten the bank accounts of those who at every opportunity, are attempting to crush your ambitions and desire for equal opportunity by making proscriptive and discriminating laws against you, for no other reason than that you are a Negro? SPECIAL NOTICE To Persons Having Relatives Buried in Father Dickson's Cemetery All kinds of pot flowers, fergs and rose bushes will be for sale at the cemetery at very low prices all summer. Will save you the trouble lugging flowers for Decoration Day. Many persons are having their relative's graves beautified with flowers and border plants before the 30th so on that day everything will be in a most excellent condition. For further information call the cemetery, Kirkwood 287-W or write post card to Father Dickson's Cemetery, P. O. Box 14, Kirkwood, Mo. WATKINS GIVES GREAT INDUCE MENTS TO LADIES AND GENTLE- MEN TO SELL PIANOS [Name] I will give $5 for the name of any prospective buyer, providing I sell them. I do the work, you get the prospect. Many young ladies are now making respectable salaries in this way and only giving half their time. You do not have to go to the west end and work all week for $5 when you can earn that much for one prospect. You can easily find at least two a week and have plenty of time for other duties. I have a complete line of goods to work on, which cannot be excelled and are seldom equaled. I am handling four makes of pianos: Reed, Lehman, Jessie French, and Steger, which has a factory in Steger, Ill., owners of the entire city, and employs 12,000 men and boys. Any lady or gentleman desiring to take up this marvelous offer or are in the market for a piano, phone Bomont 1792, or call at my store. C. H. Watkins, 2905 Laclede Ave. NOTICE All Masons are notified to appear at our hall, 3619 Easton Ave., Sunday, May 21, at 1 p. m., for the annual celebration of the Orphan Home Day, 4316 Natural Bridge Road. By order of J. L. Henderson, D. D., G. M. Everybody will have a good time on the moonlight excursion, Monday eve., May 22nd. Nan Adams SPECIALIST Treats Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Toe Nails Phone, Lindell 6094-W 2509 Pendleton ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING SHOP 913 North Whittler We do First-class Shoe Repairing at Lowest Positive Prices consistent with Good Work, Call once and you will call again. All work guaranteed. SAM WINE, Proprietor P. T. Bowles, H. L. Billups, Notary Public. Attorney-at-Law. BOWLES & BILLUPS Real Estate and Investments Office: 2727 Eugenia St. Phone: Kinloch, Gen. 9277-R. St. Louis, Mo. First class 10c meal 6 N. Cardinal. Geo. Taylor, prop. Come down early and get a box of chocolates for yourself, on the grand moonlight excursion, Monday eve., May 22nd. Miss Alberta Chambers, who has been ill for eleven months, is rapidly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neal, formerly of 4318 Fairfax Ave., have moved to 4319 Cote Brilliant Mr. H. Bush, the father of Mrs. Lucile Shackleford, died Monday night at his home, 6223 Wells Ave. Jesse J. Johnson will make it pleasant for all who attend the grand moonlight excursion, Monday eve., May 22nd. Great preparations are being made for the rendition of "The Redemption" at Union Memorial Church, June 7. One of the series of All Saints Church socials was held at the residence of Mrs. B. H. King, 4034 West Belle, Thursday night. Mrs. Clemmie Brown, of Fulton, Ky., is in the city for an indefinite stay. She is making her home with Mrs. M. Bransford, 2912 Pine Street. Mrs. Wm. Lewis, the wife of the great singer, is much improved and will be able to go to her home next week, 4229 Finney. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Parish, of 814 S. 10th street, have moved to their new home, 4357 Maffitt Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Mason are also with them. Dr. J. M. Benson lectured to the Boy Scouts Friday, May 12, at St. James' Church, on "First Aid." Master Guy Curtis demonstrated his training in the quick action in the accident to Carrol Williams, of Sumner, who sustained a broken arm. Mrs. Gertrude Flynn Foote, who spent a week with Mrs. Jessie Roland, of 1523 Pendleton Ave., has returned to her home-in Chicago. Mrs. J. W. Woods, of 2754 Lawton Ave., has moved to 1917 Goode Ave., where she will be pleased to see her many friends. Mrs. Samuel C. Hyter, who has been slightly indisposed, has gone to her home, Versailles, Mo., to recuperate. She will spend about a month there. Mrs. Mary Hamilton, of 3948 Finney Ave., who has been in the hospital for the past four weeks suffering from an operation, is at home again. Mrs. C. C. Cousin, who has been in Chicago for the past few months, has returned to the city and is staying with her son, Mr. S. W. Cousin, of 4424 Luckey street. Miss Marzinnh House, of this city, and Mr. Heuston Britt, of Louisiana, Mo., were married Wednesday, May 17, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. French, 4432 Lucky St. Mrs. Nannie Slaughter, of 1002 Grand Ave., Edwardsville, Ill., after a two weeks' visit with her brother, Mr. Jno. C. Childers, of 1809 N. Newstead Ave. has returned home after a very pleasant visit. Mrs. James Hughes, 2917 Lawton Ave., returned home after a pleasant visit to Canada and Detroit, Mich., accompanied by Mrs. Callie Boyland, of Stanton, Tenn. The Frau Frau's met in a very interesting meeting Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Otey F. Spiller's, 2627a Hickory. The guests included Mrs. Arnold Bister, Mrs. Laura Howard, Miss Katie Harris and Mrs. Dr. Bonsfield, of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of 1523 Oak Grove Ave., Wellston, gave a birthday party May 7, in honor of their grandson Thompson Bryant, who was 11 years old. Covers were laid for twenty-five. The menu consisted of sandwiches, salads, ice cream, cake and candy. The little folks expressed themselves as having a nice time. Mr. A. C. Edwards, of Columbus, Ohio, who is a great K. of P. and employed, by the New York Central railroad, was the guest of, Mr. J. L. Cunningham, of 4266 Kennerly Ave., last week. He was favorably impressed with Sumner High school. The E. L. C. Club was royally entertained at its semi-monthly meeting by Mrs. Florence Douglass, at 6206 Wells Ave., Monday, May 15th. The home was beautifully decorated in club colors for the occasion. The sweet peas and roses that formed part of the decoration added elegance to the artistic arrangement. The club will be entertained at its next meeting by Mrs. Shells Hagen, 6206a Wells Ave., June 12th. Mrs. Bessie Harnden, president; Mrs. Wick Webb, president. The boat will go out, hot, cold, rain or shine, Monday eve., May 22nd. Mr. Jno. Small, 116 S. Beaumont, underwent an operation Monday, May 8th. Mrs. Florence Jenkens is attending the grand court, K. of J. at Huntsville, Mo. The Great Western Band will have no idle moments on the moonlight excursion Monday eve., May 22nd. FOR RENT.—Front room, modern conveniences, southern exposure. Gentlemen preferred. 2301 Walnut. Mrs. David Lee, 4318 Garfield, has returned from Sparta, Ill., where she attended the funeral of her grandfather, Mr. Bigsby. Miss Anna Whimbly, assisted by James Waters, entertained Thursday, May 11th, at the home of Mrs. J. B. Kusee, 4025 Cook Ave. Quite an enjoyable time was spent. FOR SALE—Two 50-foot lots in Fairmount Park, at Bridgeton station, cheap. Inquire of Mrs. F. Ryser, 2492 Geraldine Ave. (5-19-5) Elder J. W. Webb, of Chicago, after spending a short while in this city visiting his wife, who is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Taite, 4591 St. Ferdinand Ave., has returned to Chicago to resume his work. Miss Edna Boyd, 6232 Ridge Ave., entertained Friday, May 19 with a dance in honor of Miss Naomi Bunn, of Chicago. Miss Edna is one of the leading Phendelmas and the younger set was out in full bloom and an enjoyable evening was spent. ANSWER.—The woman who died on Olive street car, May 1, was Mrs. Marie Roberts, a widow, 2232 Lecas Ave. Her remains were shipped from J. W. Hughes' undertaking establishment, to Hallie, Tenn., for burial. See the walking advertisement for the moonlight excursion, Monday eve, May 22nd. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday at 10:30 was covenant service. A large number was present and testified of the goodness of God. Communion services at 2:30 had a good attendance. All of the young converts were present and received the hand of fellowship. As Sunday was Mother's Day, Pastor Perry preached at 8 p.m., on the subject, "The Duty of Children to their Parents." The sermon was very interesting and instructive and all present went away satisfied that "The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." Our sick are improving slowly. The infant son of Sister Luhu West departed this life last week. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH By Bessie Page Rev. J. S. Davis, of Arkansas, delivered a grand sermon Sunday morning, which was greatly enjoyed by the congregation. Pastor Moseley was called to Birmingham, Ala., to deliver two special sermons. All members are busy getting ready for the rally. The captains are putting forth great energy to make the rally a success. Deacon Temple deserves much credit for his splendid work during the pastor's absence. The leap year festival will be Wednesday, May 24th. Many different affairs will be held next week-something will be going on every night. The Union Baptist Church, at 2920 market street, held their regular services Sunday at 11:30 a. m. Rev. E. R. Mason filled the stand. His subject was, "At Thy Word I Will Let Down the Net." After services the church went to South Gallilee Baptist Church and baptized two converts. Covenant meeting in the afternoon at 3:30 p. m., and Communion at 8:30 p. m. Rev. J. L. Woodson, pastor; Sister J. Buckner, secretary: The Seven Church Baptist Union met in their regular session at the First Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope Ave., with Rev. Wm. Anderson, pastor. The Union was called to order by the vice-president, Rev. Dixon. Scripture lesson read by Rev. Terry; song by vice-president; prayer by Rev. D. Brown. The president, Rev. J. W. Hall, was the speaker of the hour. His text was, "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." Collection, $20.05. Next meeting at Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets. Rev. J. W. Hall, president; L. B. Mol THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MT. OLIVE CHURCH NO.1 After five o'clock services last Sunday we made ready for baptizing at high noon in the Mississippi river, at the foot of Spruce street. It was largely attended by both white and Colored. The three o'clock covenant was at white heat, each member vicing with his neighbor in testimonials and songs of the choicest and sweetest selection. The pastor, Rev. D. W. Morris, selected Matt. 26-39, and he became lost in the spirit and seemed to be transported out of self and fed his hearers divine soul food. After preaching, the church partook of Holy Communion. The public is cordially invited to be with us at all times. We are still in the field for the Lord. Sunday excellent services were enjoyed throughout the day and many members and friends were present. The Sunday School is growing rapidly. We earnestly appeal to all members and friends to send their children to Sunday-school. Our Mission Circle is doing a great work. Miss Ada Thomas, of 1433 Franklin Ave., one of our members who has been ill, died Wednesday night, May 10. The wake was held at the church Sunday night and the funeral service was held Monday at 1:30 p. m., with Rev. A. Dixon, officiating. CENTRAL BAPTIST NEWS Dr. J. Douglas Herben has ended his evangelistic campaign at the Central Church. It was a most successful period of grace. Many were added to the church. The membership was revived and the spring and summer work at Central will be entered into with more heart and good fellowship among the members than ever as the result of these meetings. Dr. Herben is a strong, courageous, powerful, gospel preacher. Sin, pretence and worldliness in the church have no hiding places before his messages. Mr. William Lewis, the gospel singer, was a strong factor in the meetings. Dr. Stevens will baptize on next Sunday night. He will deliver a special sermon to the church at eleven o'clock on the following subject: "That Kiss at the Gate." The Central Symphony, a chorus of fifty young people will sing morning and night. Pastor Stevens and members are proud of this company of their young people. Every third Sunday in the month they relieve the regular choir. Mr. Charles Stone is president of the symphony and Miss Georgiana Dickson is the musical director. RALLY AT WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH The members of Wayman A. M. E. Church, will hold an all day meeting at their church Sunday, for the purpose of raising money to pay off some of their indebtedness. They hereby solicit the aid and presence of all their sister churches, with their pastors and congregations. The general public is invited also. Dr. N. L. Smith of Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church and his congregation will be present at 3 o'clock. At that hour he will preach. Come one, come all. The ladies will serve refreshments in the dining room of the church. L. H. Springer, secretary; S. L. Brooks, pastor. Rev. C. H. Greene, of Charleston Mo., will speak at the New Hope Baptist Church, 1602 Morgan street, Sunday at 11 o'clock. The public is invited to hear him. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NOT Last Sunday was the banner Sunday at old Mother Church, numerically. We are pleased to note that each Sunday our congregation increases. The auxiliaries of the church are wide awake, and earnestly working away. Next Sunday morning, Rev. Davis' theme will be: "Will a man rob God?" The pastor's installation service will be held the second Sunday in June at 2:30 p.m. Quite an interesting program will be rendered with Rev. R. H. Cole as master of ceremonies. We also desire to make this a great rally day. The pastors of the city with their congregations are cordially invited to be present. LEONARD AVENUE BAPIST CHURCH NOTES Last Sunday a sermon to Capt Hughes' cadet band boys was delivered by Rev. Dunavant, text. "Why stand ve here all day idle," Matt. 20-7, subject, "Idleness as a disease." The sermon was instructive and very appropriate. The B. V. P. U. invites you to help to swell the attendance and enjoy the programs. Brother W. W. Sexton, president, will do his best to give you a lively and interesting meeting every Sunday. All the girls and boys who attend Sunday-school regularly will get a fine treat in the near future. Mrs. Dunavant will take the girls for an outing and Pastor Dunavant will call the boys on a fishing By Sylvester Noble 23rd and Wash Streets REV. GREEN TO SPEAK MARRIAGE LICENSES Monroe Simmons ..... 4541 Cottago Margaret M. Young ..... 4230a W. Belle Edmond Smith ..... 3214 Lawton Cordelia George ..... 408 Leffingwell Walter E. S. Tyndall ..... 4318 W. Belle Nellie M. Otey ..... 4203 Cottags James Banks ..... 2820 Morgan Mrs. Mahley White ..... Same Eugene S. Delary .. E. St. Louis, Ill. Mrs. Emma Moeley ..... Same Fremon Dokes ..... 327 S. Ewing Maude Poe ..... 718 N. 11th Clayton Marion Owens ..... St. Louis Ivern Dowell ..... St. Louis John Boyer ..... Kirkwood Maggie Morgan ..... Kirkwood REV. W. H. FEARSON Pastor of Grant. A. M. B. Church performs marriages at 14th and Market Streets. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Luke Jones, 1610 Gay, 42. Geo. Freeman, 2316 Franklin, 23. Baley Bowman, 1923 Division, 1. Annie Summers, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 43. Chas. Neal, 2825 Adams, 5. Lee Johnson, 1404 Papin, 2. Jane Scott, 4290 Ashland, 84. Emmanuel Weaver, 1 Bowen, 65. Elizabeth Windley, Luckey, 71. Blie Waters, 2811 Franklin, 14. Olie Berry, 3030 Laclede, 57. Raymond Carneal, E. St. Louis, Ill. 23. Henry Collins, 519 S. 23rd St., 60. Harold Scott, 1416a Pine, 3 mos. Virginia Burton, 2430 N. 11th, 1. Mary Ruse, 1604 Pine, 68. Edw. Richardson, 1519 Chestnut, 35. Jack Bush, 6215 Wells, 52. Cornelia Weaver, 1225 Blair, 9 mos. Inft. Martin, 4351 St. Ferdinand, 1 mo. Viola Brooks, 423 S. Ewing, 2. Edward Rogers, 3125 Lawton, 39. Fred Burrell, 2758 Clark, 33. Lewis Gill, 4273 W. Belle, 13. Birtzell Jones, 2017 Walnut, 1. Amie Stevens, 4148 Fairfax, 45. Ida M. Jones, 509 Antelope, 17. Alfred Wright, 1313 Pine, 23. Geo. Long, City Hospital, 4. Sarah Gillman, City Hospital, 36. Beatrice James, City Hospital, 24. Ida Thomas, 1433 Franklin, 31. Berry Arrington, 514 1-2 S. Ewing, 43 ELIJAH TRAMBLE DEMISE After a long illness Elijah Tramble, 26 years old, died April 30th, at the City Hospital. He, having no insurance, was given a Christian Burial by the American Car and Foundry boys, with whom he worked before his death. J. W. Hughes, undertaker, had charge of the body. The boys have formed themselves into a social club or organization, so that they may help each other in distress. The officers of the club are as follows: President, George Mosley; vice-president, Otto Holland; secretary, DeWitt Christian; assistant secretary, Lawrence Cross; treasurer, Ely Robertson; manager, William Johnson, assistant manager, Arthur Lavingstone; legal adviser, Nathan Turner; sergeant-at-arms, H. Cecil, James Mathews and Jas. Pullins; chairman, Charlie Owens Mascot. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. S. G. Woods, who died May 20, 1913. The month of May is here, To us the saddest in the year; Because it took from us away, The dearest one three years ago today. Her loving heart is now at rest, God took her when he thought best; When we are done with toil and care, We will meet our dear mother there. Sadly missed by children. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear father, E. B. Hale, who departed this life, May 20, 1915. Just one year ago you left us, How we miss you, parent, dear; And remember all your kindness, As we drop a silent tear. But we know that you are happy, In the mansion of the blest; Where there is no pain or sorrow, In the sweet eternal rest. Sadly missed by children. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the recent illness and death of our dear grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wimbley, who passed away May 9th, after an illness of six months. She was 76 years old. We especially wish to thank the Dver Christian Aid Society, also Rev. C. C. Kitchen, who officited in the absence of our pastor, Rev. B. F. Abbott, for his consoling words. Mrs. Josephine Belford, Mrs. Willetta W. Street, Edward Washington. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for the kindness shown us during the recent illness and death of. our little nephew, Clyde Waters. Signed, Marianne Waters. This Question Will be Decided at the Wyoming Temple Jubilee, at Pythian Hall Thursday night, May 25 Wyoming Temple No. 23 is one of the oldest fraternal orders in the city and is composed of some of the best women among us. They are making rapid strides to reach the front ranks in S. M. T. circles. Will you come out and help them? A charming program with Mrs. Orrin B. Grinsted as directress of music will be interspersed Do You Belie Safety First in If so Start Right and "The Slaugh 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 Ha money refunded. We ha RETAIL and W AGENTS E. Slaught BOMON Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six treatments or money refunded. We handle Human Hair Goods at RETAIL and WHOLEALE PRICES 3001 Lawton Ave. Watch This Space Weekly Be A Policy Holder in The Remember:-- Accidents are not announced regular unavoidable schedule. It paredness is the only remedy. LEAF Sick and Accident Policies, worth. This Let Me and the Clover Leaf Can be your benefactor whi YO E. H. NEWSOME Office 2359 Market St. 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 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, rnishings for Men and Women. H. A. SMITH MISS ANNIE L. VOORHIES Phone, Delmar 3977 L. Secretary of Redemption 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. GUS SCOTT AND CO. Undertakers, 2933 Pine, St. Phone, Central 1234, Bom. 2486 GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers. 4107 Finney Ava. Phonea. Del. 922· Lindell 5690. Don't fail to see the greatest exhibition picture of the age, "The Life of Booker T. Washington From the Cradle to the Grave," at St. Paul. A. M. E. Church, Lawton and Lefflingw Aves. Wednesday evening, May 17, 1916. 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, Mrs. Spencer, care Argus office, 2341 Market street, St. Louis, Mo. (428) I am going on the moonlight excursion, Monday eve., May 15. J. T. Manier Blacksmithing, General Repairing, Horseshoeing a Specialty Prices Reasonable. 2642 Pine Street Rear Manicuring CCC ```markdown ``` with short addresses from prominent speakers, with readings by Mesdames Susie Clark and Lucy Odell. Everybody invited. Good music, good program, good menu. Admission 10 cents. A popular voting contest, open to all of the princesses or past princesses in St. Louis is a unique feature of the program. Votes five cents each. All are invited. Come out and vote for your favorite. Ticket selling contests also, with cash prizes of $15.00, $10.00 and $5.00, with trip to Grand Temple at Columbia, Mo. Meet us there, L. Leota Caston, W. P.; Estelle Buckner, W. S.; Sarah Watson, V. P.; Beulah Galloway, A. S. If the weather is any ways cool the boat will be housed up the same as any other dance hall, May 22nd, Monday evening. Facial Massage Iieve in Hair Culture ? and Insure Safety By Using hter System" Hair in Six treatments or handle Human Hair Goods at WHOLEALE PRICES WANTED Inter 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 FOR RENT.—Nearly furnished rooms, one second floor back, and one third floor back. $1.50 a week. 24 N. Compton Ave. (5-5) FOR RENT.—Nearly furnished front room with all conveniences, bath and gas. 3236 Pine St. (5-12) —FOR RENT.—Second floor front room for $2.50 a week. 24 N. Compton Ave LA FRANCES CORSET Mrs. S. B. Woodfolk, of 4026 West Belle Pll, will call and fit you up in a La Frances Cornet. Phone, Lindell 4528-R. St. Louis, Mo. NOTICE TO CHAUFFEURS Chauffeurs and automobile owners may obtain application cards for license from Attorney Geo. L. Vaughn, Notary Public, 2336 Market St. Phones, Bomont 1644, Central 8371. 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 Senegue Compound. Free examination and consultation. If sick consult us. Office hours 9 a. m. until 9 p. m. Dr. J. W. Hoffman. For bills, letterheads, circulars, try the Argus Publishing Co., Phone Bain. 1452. Page 5 CCC CCC ```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 Aids 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. FOR RENT—One room, 2nd floor front, bath, gas and phone. Gentlemen preferred. 2903a Laclede. (5-12-4) FOR SALE—A fine three chair combination barber shop. I got to go away. Inquire at 2630. Morgan St. (5-12-4) 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 alceve 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—Nearly furnished room for gentleman in respectable family, 4146 West Belle. FOR RENT—Steel portable garage in rear of 4327 West Belle. Grantoid floor, water, use of free phone. Apply 4327, West Belle Place. 429-4-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. Lindell 3098. FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished room in private home. Call Lindell 1216W after six o'clock and Sundays. 4271 West Belle. (4-21-4) A BIG BARGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, cellar, water in-house, gas, and good cistern water on the outside, two porches on north and south sides. Granitoid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,200, can be bought for $1,800 cash. Call and inspect. 423 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at 427 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Mo. Ask for Daniel White. (5-19) FOR RENT.—Family of two have neatly furnished room for $2.25 a week for respectable couple or gentlemen. Free phone, electric lights, etc. Phone, Lindell 1864-W, 4221 West Belle Pl. (5-19-4) FOR RENT.—Three rooms with bath, gas and all modern improvements, 4446 Maffitt Ave. Call evenings or phone, Monton 2528. (5-19-4) FOR RENT—Two lovely furnished rooms on third floor. Plenty of light and ventilation. Everything convenient. Prices reasonable, 4327 West Belle Pl. (5-5). FOR RENT—A nice front or back room second floor. All conveniences, 3113 Pine St. FOR SALE—1913 Regal, underslung, 5-passenger automobile in first class condition including a new set of tires; suitable for rental purposes. Price $275. Can be seen at Rev. J. K. Parker's church, Elliott and Wash Sts. Sunday, May 14th, or call Forest 1038, and ask for Amos Bateman, for all information. (5-12-4-B) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms to let. Mrs. L. Walker, 4365 West Belle Place. Phone, Lindell 3977. (5-12) FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms for gentlemen or man and wife. Also Lucky STARKES AND STARKES Carpenters and Builders. General repairing of all kinds. Let us estimate your work. Office; 4243 Cottage Ave. EDWARD A. NEAL, Carpenter and Builder. General repairing. All work promptly attended to. 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 hundred 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..... $ 32.14 Joseph F. Dickmann, Sheriff of St. Louis..... 21.64 B. W. Maginn, Manager Cent. Nat. Bank Bldg..... 20.00 B. P. Taafe, Former Justice D. I. T. Paale, 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 Reynolda 30.00 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. Clemmona, Mrs. Minerva Johnson, Mr. Henry Dorsay, Prof. W. A. Giles, Mr. Abram Gibbs, Miss Winnie E. Coleman and Mr. Geo. H. Bolda, Mr. Andrew Stitt. Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. John L. High, Mrs. Car- MARKET STREET. CLINIC DR. LOUIS RUSH 2117 Market St. tree Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central 9659-R 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 Cheatworth. Phone, Central 2906. Lindell 4723W. A. L. Beal UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Miss Berdie Beal, licensed embalmer for Indies. Open day and night. Carriages furnished for all occasions 2726 Lucas Ave THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Great Ones of the Earth Long Re fused to Recognize Shakespeare, But He Had His Disciples. William Shakespeare, "the monarch of mankind," was in life a humble youth who came, with his people, from an interior village to a place in the fields outside the walls of the chief city. He had to do with a stable. He returned whence he came, and was not seen by his disciples after his disappearance from the theaters. His companions and disciples clung to his memory and printed his book, the learned brushed it all aside. He himself had cared no more for his dramatic works than Democritus, Epictetus or Socrates cared for literary fame. As late as Doctor Johnson's time, the Shakespeare book was to be denounced by scholars as lacking in many poesies necessary to such a work if good. But never did the disciples and their lowly kind depart from the devout worship of Shakespeare which we ourselves must finally offer. He who had been of the lord of the king's kitchen servants (by courtesy) barn-stormers, poor players, strutting their brief hour—this meek and lowly lord, when he arose into heaven, was worshiped by kitchen servants who had no literary comeback to lose. We shall note, in all the time that now is counted this side of Shakespeare's death, that his most faithful worshipers have been of humble state and small account.—"William Shakespeare," John McGovern, in National Magazine. DID NOTHING FOR A COLD At Least That Was Old Abjabah's Assertion And He Preceded Oasis Old Abijah Meeker toterted into the store, crawled in behind the red-hot stove, and sat carefully down in the warmest corner of the battered old settle. Taking out his bandanna, he gave a mighty sneeze and sonorously blew his nose; then, squinting and blinking, he glowered round. The place was deserted except for the proprietor, busy at his desk. Old Abijah seemed disappointed. He expectorated feebly once or twice in the direction of the sawdust box round the other side of the stove, then cackled tentatively. "Te-hee!" The proprietor looked over the top of his spectacles toward the corner back of the stove. Encouraged, old Abijah went on with a sardonic grin. "Te-hee! Jest met that dude school teacher goin' to the san'tar'um. Had a cold, he says. Goin' for treatment. Te-hee! A cold! Got one myself. I don't do nothin' for a cold. W'en I go home Sally'll gi me a drink of hot ginger tea, and soak my feet in b'iln' mustard water, and rub my chist with mutton tarler, and put some on it on my nose, and give me a dose of speeris of nitre, and a bag of hot sand for my stummick. I'll go to bed, and in the mornin'—gosh! I'll be all right. I don't do nothin' for a cold. San'tar'um! Te-hee!" And old Abijah sneezed in derision—Youth's Companion. When coming to St. Louis you she For employment call at the office of Information. 2728 Morgan. I J. T. Dixon "Onyx" You Get GOOD Value at A 25c to $5 Emery-Beers WHOLESALE 153-161 EA 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. 2339 Mar Imported and I Pool and Bid Griffin Foster, Proprietor Phone: Br AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 504 UP STYLE 4523 ```markdown ``` HOW ARE YOUR EYES? You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT, 2335 Market St. 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. Mattie M. Calhoun, W. S., 2927 Lawton Ave. Mary Magdalene Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, meets the first Wednesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner Beaumont and Morgan. All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Sarah Banks, W. G. M., 3418 Pine St. Mary James, W. S., 2735 Francis St. St. Louis Chambers, No. 2708, meets at Williams' Chapel, 3232 Pine St. Mrs. Susie Powell, W. G. M., 3317 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Annie Casey, W. S., 2930 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 4299L. 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 GOPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPSULES 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 OXFORD's until you have tried MAJORS OXFORD six weeks treatment for men. Majors Oxford College 4246 W.Belle Pl. - St. Louis, Mo Spiritual Medium DANIEL DAVIS Foresessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever, and an extraordinary member of the Great White Circle of the Ocean, and is recognized by the profession as the Occult Science. PRESIDENT of the Mediums World Association tells you exactly what troubles or worries you; what will bring success, a secret charm, fascinate; how to control conditions to gain your wish in business; how to win the love of anyone, even miles you will marry, and more absolute facts than you have ever re- no charge. Call and see for yourself. All business acutely con- tains the Mediums developed. ATTENTION! Superior Cigar Store The earth passed between the planet Saturn and the sun January 4. It passed between Neptune and the sun January 7. There being no planets in position to force the earth out from the sun and cause cold weather after February 16 these three planets will repel the earth toward the sun, or rather against the sun's repulsion, from February 16 to April 26, which will cause spring to begin practically about February 16, and will cause warmer and drier weather than usual from February 16 to April 26, 1916. During that warm period the principal cool changes of weather will occur just after the moon or any planets pass between the earth and other planets or visible stars near the eclipse. When precipitation occurs it will be near the dates of these planetary, lunar and stellar conjunctions. -D. N. Grover, in Baltimore Sun. Did you ever notice how spic and span Uncle Sam's jackets always look when they are on shore leave or aboard ship? And did you ever realize that Jack is his own washwoman? They have washdays aboard the fighting ships as well as the housewives have theirs. Every man has to be on the job when the boatswain's mate orders "Wash Clothes." In the old days this was some task. Each man had to wash his soiled clothes in a bucket of water and hang them on the line to dry. But on the newest battlehina washing and drying machines have been installed which do away with all hand work and much labor. The old familiar sight of a long line of clothes strung up is no longer to be seen. Also the boatswain's mate has forgotten how to pipe "wash clothes." When Jack's apparel is soiled he just throws it into the washing machine and in a few minutes it comes out clean and dry. Fox Liked His Comfort. An unusual sight met the gaze of a Duarte (Cal.) man when he opened his house the other morning and found his swinging seat occupied by a full grown fox. With the cushion for a nest the fox was resting comfortably and evidently enjoyed his quarters. When his presence became known the members of the family came trooping out to see the porch climber. Then the fox disappeared under the house, where his nature prompted him to hide until the spectators left the porch, when, finding the coast again clear the fox gracefully jumped on the porch and into the swinging seat, and, with an almost human air of comfort and satisfaction, adjusted the pillow and settled down to complete the morning nap. When again interrupted the fox disappeared and headed for the mountains. The theory that it had escaped from a luxurious captivity probably accounts for the domestic tastes of the visitor. How Do You Say It? What word is most frequently mispronounced? "Arctic," widely pronounced without the first c, would have a high place in the list. Others might be these: Culinary for culinary, la-mentable for lam-entable, alro-plane for a-e-plone, ac-climate for acil-mate, cupolo for cupela, charlotte roosh for russe. you should have first-hand information. Office of the Central Association Bureau. Phone, Bomont 3049. Dixon, Manager Hosiery at ANY Price—Silk; Lisele or Cotton to $5.00 per pair Beers Company, Inc. 161 EAST 34th ST. NEW YORK Market Street and Domestic Cigars and Billiard Parlor Wm. Clausel, Manager oner: Brmont 1838 Beautiful Bust and Shoulders are possible if you will wear a scientifically constructed Bien Jolie Brassiere. The dragging weight of an unconfined bust so stretches the supporting muscles that the contour of the figure is spoiled. BIEN JOLIE IN-AT-CO-LKE BRASSIERES put the bust back where it belongs, prevent the fall bust from having the appearance of fab- bies ablaze, the death of dragging muscles and confine the death of the shoelaces giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. They are the daintest and most serviceable gar- ments imaginable—come in all materials and stores. Occasionally, five pairs of garments, sandals, etc. Bonded with "Walohn" the rustles bouning—permitting washing without removal. Have your dealer show you Bien Jolie Brasheres, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 11 Warren Street Newark, N.J. GET RID OF THE SQUEAKS Annoying Noises That Are Frequent Even in the Best-Built Houses Can Be Stopped. There are very few houses which do not have floors that are always squeaking as persons walk over them. Such squeaking is very annoying, and many different suggestions have been made to remedy the nuisance, but, curiously enough, only a few of the suggestions have proven of any real value. Many persons think the squeaking is caused by the flooring boards not being properly nalled, but in most cases this is not the case at all. The tongues and grooves of the narrow boards do not always fit together exactly tight, and a little pressure on either side of the crack and between joints, where the boards are nailed, will cause the boards to spring slightly, causing the disagreeable squeaking sounds. The best remedy for a squeaky floor is to apply a little liquid glue to the cracks. This can be done by dipping a thin strip of metal in the glue and inserting carefully in the crack at the point from which the sound comes. A knife blade can be used to apply the glue. Simply dip the point in the glue and insert in the crack. Move the blade about slightly to remove the glue and make it stick to the flooring, where it will dry in a short time and stop the squeaking. WOMAN WAS A DIME AHEAD But She Felt the Least Bit Uncomfortable When She Thought of the Fat Man. The woman slipped a dime into the glove on her left hand. She would be at the subway in a moment, and the dime so placed would facilitate matters. As she passed the foot of the bridge extension by the city hall the ring of a coin as it struck the pavement reached her ears. She saw a dime rolling at her feet. A fat man, subway bound, also heard and saw it. Both stooped to pick it up. She was first. His hand only fanned the dust from the sidewalk. "I beg your pardon," he said as he straightened up, rather red in the face. "Not at all," she said. "I thank you for your courtesy." Then she hurried downstairs. Seated in the train, her gloved hand involuntarily went up to her hair. A dime dropped into her lap. Then she understood.—Youth's Companion. By singing, and by singing only, a little child of five may come in contact with a pure and perfect form of beauty, Thomas Whitney Surette writes in the Atlantic. Not only that, but the child can reproduce this beauty entirely unaided, and in the process of doing so its whole being—body, mind, heart and soul—is engaged. The song, for the moment, is the child. There is no possible realization of the little personality compared to this. Here, in sounds, is that correlation of impulses in which the stars move; here is the world of order and beauty in miniature; here is a microcosm of life; here is a talisman against the cold, unmeaning facts which are driven into children's brains to jostle one another in unfriendly companionship. Through this they can feel a beauty and order and sequence which their minds are incapable of grasping. The joy which a child gets in reproducing beautiful melodies is like no other experience in life. Edison's Philosophy I believe there is intelligence in all matter. Why, if you put rocks under a microscope you will see their elements working like bacteria. A rock has a lot of intelligence. It shows living movements. A piece of raw silver shows it. Nothing dies. Intelligence continues to exist. Our little life is rounded with a sleep. Shakespeare was right and we get a forestate of it every night we have sound, unconscious rest. That's all death is. Why fear? We don't know we're dead. But that doesn't mean I don't believe in a Supreme intelligence, for I do. Nemesis catches up with us on earth. And you garner here and not (only) in heaven or elsewhere your harvest of happiness or misery. You can't "beat it" and be happy. You can't be crooked and feel the joy of being straight—T. A. Edison. Velocity of Wind. In meteorological terms a strong wind is anything from 24 to 37 miles an hour; a gale from 38 to 55 miles, and a storm from 56 to 75 miles. Beyond that it may be described as a hurricane. In the convulsion which destroyed the Tay bridge in December, 1879, the anemometer registered gusts of wind which exceeded 100 miles an hour. The connection between the velocity and the pressure of the wind is not yet known with absolute certainty, but roughly speaking (wind of 40 miles) produces a pressure of eight pounds to the square foot and 51 miles a pressure of 13 pounds. The British Association Committee on Wind Pressure has recorded cases of eight to ninety pounds to the square foot—London Chronicle. Stage Accessories Of course we understand that actors drink cold tea for highballs, but there has never been any satisfactory substitute for the cigarette.—Louisville By REV. B. B. SUTCLIFFE Extension Department Moody Bible Institute of Chicago TEXT-Then said the king to Ittal the Gittite, wherefore goest thou also with us?-II Sam. 15:18. To get the setting of this text we must read at least the first 23 verses of the chapter in which it is found. It will be seen that King David was driven from his place by the rebellion under Absalom. It was a dark item in David's history, and his prospects for final victory were not very promising. Some of his most influential friends were turning from him, and his popularity seeming or the chapter in which it is found. It will be seen that King David was driven from his place by the rebellion under Absalom. It was a dark item in David's history, and his prospects for final victory were not very promising. Some of his most influential friends were turning from him, and his popularity seemingly was waning. Then it was that Ittal came to him with cheer and encouragement. Ittaal's Choice of David. In the first place it was a proper choice, for even though David was driven out, he was still the rightful king. Then again, it was a very enthusiastic choice, as we see from verse 31. Ittaal was in it for life or death. And it was a deliberate choice. He was aware of the difficulties, the privations and the dangers he must share with David. He was not blind to the promise of ease and safety and possible advantage to himself by making another choice. And he had before him the example, and influence of some of the leading men who were forsaking David. But he had counted the cost and then deliberately and with enthusiasm he threw himself on David's side. What a picture this presents of what the Christians' choice should be in following the Lord. Doubtless there are certain difficulties and privations, certain promises of ease and advantage from the other side. And there is surely seen the example of many who turn aside. But in spite of this the proper choice for the Christian is a deliberate and enthusiastic choice of the Lord whatever the cost may be: Ittal's Consecration to David. His consecration is seen in his separation to David's person. Where the king was he would be and where the king went he must go. But this involved a confession of David's purpose. Being found with David meant that what David wanted to do, he wanted to do. It would be plain to all, friend and foe alike, what Ittal wanted. And this in turn meant association with David's people. How strong the church would be if all professing Christians were found among the people of Christ, having the purpose of Christ as their purpose and knowing not only some of the promises of Christ, but knowing too something of the person of Christ. But so many have their own purposes to follow and work out instead of the Lord's. So many there are whose associations are more often formed among the enemies rather than the friends of Christ. Little is seen of true consecration among them. Ittal's Compensation From David. To read this we must read I Sam. 18:1, 2. In this passage we are told that Ittal came to a place of responsibility for David's work. He became a leader among David's friends. This put him into a place of honor before David's enemies. They knew Ittal had been promoted and henceforth they must reckon with him in their warfare against David. And this gave him a place in sharing in David's triumph when at last the king came into his own. What an incentive for all Christians to step out and away from the world with a conscription to the Lord which would result in each one having such a place in the Lord's service that would make the enemy take note of them. And in the nilling of such a place there will come at last the sharing of our Lord's triumph when, his foes being made his footstool, he is seated and reigning upon his throne. Ittai's Secret. Each successful life has had at its foundation some secret spring which has supplied the continuing energy to give that life success. In Itali's case the secret was threefold. He had a personal attachment to David which never wavered when David came to troublous times. He was ready with personal sacrifice for David when the usurper was on the throne and David driven out. And finally there was personal satisfaction with David even when apparently David could give him nothing but difficulties and dangers while David's rival could hold out the promise of ease and safety. This same threefold secret applied to the life of any Christian in relation to the Lord will bring success of the highest kind. There is in this following the Lord, sacrifice and privation, difficulty and danger in the present time, but in the end it will be glory and honor, delight and joy in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. The best armor is to keep out of one shot. Bacon. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By R. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible School, 18th Western Newman Union.) LESSON FOR MAY 21 THE CRIPPLE OF LYSTRA. LESSON TEXT—Acts 14. GOLDEN TEXT—He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might be increaseth strength—Isa. 40:29. Make a list of the seven cities mentioned in this lesson and locate them on a map. Let seven pupils attack to the map a flag, or banner, to locate each one. The visit to Ionicium occurred probably in the spring of A. D. 47 (Ramssey). Paul and Barnabas had a great triumph and a severe testing at Ionicium, wrought a great victory of faith and became popular at Lystra, only to meet great tribulation. On their homeward journey they confirmed saints, set up rules and gave account of their labors to the home church of Antioch. in tenure (vv. 17). This was a Roman city of great antiquity and importance. The modern city Konia is an important Mohammedan and trade center. Tradition says Paul was imprisoned for being a magician and teaching a woman named Thekla not to marry. This woman endured great hardships and trials for the faith, finally becoming a nun at Selencia and dying at the advanced age of ninety. From this tradition we get most of our ideas of Paul's appearance—small, bandy-legged, large eyed, shaggy eyebrows, long nose; full of grace with sometimes the face of a man and at others of an angel. This is tradition only, but is probably somewhat near the truth. Paul followed his usual first witnessing in the synagogue, witnessing to the entire population, Jew and Gentile, and dividing them effectively by his words about Jesus. ii. In Lystra (vv. 8-21). (1) Popularity (vv. 8-18). Their introduction here would seem propitious, healing the cripple and at once gaining the esteem of the people. Adoration and gratitude appeal to the human heart. Underneath the heathen idea that the gods "came down to us in the likeness of men," is the great and glorious truth of the incarnation (John 1:14; Phil. 2:6, 7). We should hesitate to condemn these men of Lystra too severely, for what American community is not open to condemnation in this regard? Too many Christians offer garlands (v. 13) at the feet of the men whom God has used to work his mighty works. It was common complaint that in the days of his greatest victories, men could not find Mr. Moody when a service was dismissed, or get into his quarters at the hotels; he would give no opportunity for self-glorification. Paul and Barnabas had hard work to restrain these hero worshipers (v. 14), and to convince them who they were and how they had been enabled to accomplish such a wonderful miracle (v. 15). Paul was of "like stature" with them and would not accept worship as did the Caesars or Herod (12:22, 23). He exhorted the Lystrians to turn from "these vain things," i. e., such idol worship, unto the "living God" (see also I Cor. 8:4; I Theses. 1.9). Hitherto God had not miraculously to turn men from their evil ways (v. 16), but left them to their own devices to show their inability to find their way back to him (see Acts 17:30; I Cor. 1:21). Yet God is not Acts 17:30; I Cor. 1:21). The same laws to God, yet men still remain blind and ungrateful. Thus by vehement exhortation they prevented (v. 17). The seasons and the natural laws to God, yet men still remain blind and ungrateful. Thus by vehement exhortation they prevented (v. 19, 20). The mob is ever fickle, (v. 18), but it did not turn them "unto the living God" (v. 15). Conversion is the simple turning from idols (I Theses. 19), a rational thing, but one contrary to the pride of men who desire to "do something" whereby they may merit or can demand their salvation. Even as Paul had difficulty to turn people aside from idols, so today it is hard to keep men and women from idolatry, not the gross or vulgar idolatry of heathenism, but the refined idols of culture, success, power, money and pleasure. To his difficulties Paul had the added persecution of the vindictive Icelians and those from Antioch (v. 19). God delivered him from this trial (I Cor. 12:25, 27). All loyal witnesses must expect persecution from the God-hating world (II Tim. 3:12; John 15:18-20). III. The Return (vv. 22-28). "When they had preached the gospel to the city" (v. 21) literally "having evangelized the city," they started home confirming believers and appointing leaders in each center visited. They did not take the short cut of 160 miles to Paul's home in Tarus, but they visited their new converts. Symbolically the cripple of Lystra is a type of sin, (a) helpless, (b) born in that condition (Psa. 51:5), (c) had to be helped from without, by outside power (Rom. 5:6); (d) all could see the change (James 2:18). This miracle wrought (a) Praise from the people, (b) Protestation on the part of Paul and Barnabas, (c) Persecution from the fickle and disappointed priests who incited the people. Persecution helped the proclamation of the gospel. Those who believed strengthened Paul by sharing his danger (v. 28) and because of this experience Paul made many disciples. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Church St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a. m. Presaching, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Young Peoples' 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, Presaching 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, Elliott and Montgomery Sts., 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 Chureb, 2730 Bernard street—Sunday, preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Henry J. Johnson, pastor. Residence 415 S. Garrison. QUINN CHAPEL, A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thursday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6216 Wells Ave.-Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p. m. Rev. E. L. Clarks, pastor. Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2, 1405 Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Mission Circle, Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church: 36 S. Leonard Ave.—Sunday, Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. - First Baptist Church of Kinloch, Mo.—Sunday, presaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Bible reading at 6:30 p. m. Weekly meetings, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p. m. Communion, second Sunday in each month. Rev. P. Hople, pastor; E. L. Brown, clerk. * The Church of God and Saints of Christ, 4050 Fairfax Ave.—Services, Sunday at 7:30. Wednesday at 7:30. Friday at 7:30 Saturday (Sabbath) at 11 a. m. and rest of the day. Elder J. H. Anderson, pastor. Grant's A. M. E. Church, 6726 Bleek Ave.—Sunday preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Supt. Rev. W. H. Fearson, pastor. Residence 3024 Pine St. ELCAYA Use the exquisitely fragrant cream of the beauty flower of India and be complimented on your complexion. Your dealer has Elcaya or will get it. To Kansas Superb Service IDEAL Service, together will assure a pleasant trip betw City via the To Kansas City IDEAL Service, together with surpassing scenic interest, assure a pleasant trip between St. Louis and Kansas City via the Missouri Pacific The Riversi Dependable schedules, fine ro these are some of the features of your journey a quick and delight one hundred miles along the bar and Grand old Missouri Rivers, most picturesque line between S It's Best To Missouri J. M. GR MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON 315 Dependable schedules, fine roadbed, modern equipment—these are some of the features you can count on to make your journey a quick and delightful one. With more than one hundred miles along the banks of the beautiful Meramec and Grand old Missouri Rivers, the Missouri Pacific is the most picturesque line between St. Louis and the West. Missouri Pacific Directory First Baptist Church, 1320 Clark Ave—Sunday preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Preaching, Wednesday night by local preachers. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Rev. Wm. O. Davis, pastor, 4354 Lucky St. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 p. m. Rev. Timothy Font, 612 S. Garrison Ave., St. Louis, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Anticho 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. Calvin Cole, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Wednesday: Preaching 8:00 p. m., Friday: Prayer Meeting, 8 p. m., Mission service, third Friday, 8 p. m. Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St, Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. Rev. William H. Harris, Pastor. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 1727 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p. m. Fridays 8 p. m. J. S. Weatherlord, rector; R. Duke, secretary. Luthern Church, 1701 Morgan St.— Sunday preaching 8 p. m. Sunday school 3 p. m. Catechetical Instruc- tion. Thursday, 8 p. m. Day School, every day, 9 a. m.-3 p. m. Rev. G. A. Sehmidd. 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Page 8 NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON MOVIE Sunday, May 21 Tom Mix, in "THE MAN WITHIN" 3-reel Western Masterpiece, also "SAVED BY WIRELESS" 2-part Triangle Keystone Comedy Tuesday, May 23 "THE BIRTH OF MAN" Starring Henry Walthall Wednesday, May 24 "THE HAND OF PERIL" 5 reels EVERY MONDAY "THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE" EVERY THURSDAY "THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA" EVERY FRIDAY "THE IRON CLAW" The Iron Claw has been extended to 20 Episodes Pendleton Theatre 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 5c THE RETINA HIGH CLASS MOVING PIC- TURE SHOW, 20th and Market Streets LADIES & CHILDREN ESPECIALLY INVITED JOHN H. GENTNER, Prop. THE NEW 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 Peg O' The Ring EVERY SATURDAY ALABAMA KITCHEN PUTTING ON NEW SPRING ATTIRE The Alabama Kitchen, at 1039 Whittier street, is receiving its annual spring beautifier. Mr. Hussey is repainting and re-papering his popular west end-cafe preparatory to an anticipated heavy summer patronage. The Alabama is well known for its wholesome meals and excellent service. The proprietor is even striving to improve both and has enjoyed a continued success. He makes a specialty of genuine Mexican chili, delicious spaghetti, and all kinds of sandwiches. He is also delivering ice cream, at lowest prices, to all parts of the city. Remember you can always get a regular meal at Hussey's. BLIND BOONE'S NEW BOOK "Blind Boone," a new book. Story of the world's greatest pianist. Hundreds of copies sold daily. To know the title is to buy the book. Cloth bound $1.50. Morocco, $2.50. Mrs. Josephine Howell. 100 N. Bwing Ave., San Francisco, for S. Lindsay. (812) Formerly Known as the Garden Coolest, Cleanest and Most Comfortable Open Air Theater in the City Home Of Triangle Plays AND ALL OTHER STAR PHOTO-PLAYS A Triangle Master Production of the Hawaiian Islands in 5 parts, also 'CROOKED TO THE END' A Triangle Keystone Comedy in 2 parts TRIANGLE PLAYS,ALL NEXT WEEK THE IRON CLAW Every Friday ROYAL PALM AIRDOME 29th AND PINE STS. J. Leible, Proprietor F. E. Walden, Manager. Best Pictures Best Vaudeville ON SUNDAYS Best Amateurs ON FRIDAYS BEST HYDE PARK BEER Across the Street BEST PREMIUMS Premium Ticket with every admission. Save them and get a valuable premium. 5 CENTS ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS BY H. T. M. --- THEATRES BIG TRICK BEAR AND LITTLE BOYS EXCITE THEATER CROWD Pandemonium reigned supreme at the Booker Washington Theater this week when several little lads struggle with John L. Sullivan, the performing bear, in an effort to ride him and earn a dollar. One would think that some diamond star had just made a home run in the last inning of a world's series baseball game and cinched the championship for the home town. Staid and stately men and women stand up and cheer like mad, so intense is the excitement. The bear does several clever things and is well trained. He is last on the bill, but is preceded by a crack-a-jack good show. Annie St. Clair presents three song numbers that are well received. Although she was very hoarse Monday night, she did well, being compelled to answer an enchore. McGarr and Purnell, a lively singing and dancing team have an artistic act that carries considerable polish. They sing well, have up to date jokes and close with a dance that is full of ginger. Seymour and Mary, with dancing as their main asset are well to the front in this line. They sandwich in several songs and some good talks. Their clog dancing makes a tremendous hit. AN ALL TRIANGLE PROGRAM AT THE RIALTO SUNDAY The new Rialto Airdome at 2126 Market street, will show an all star Triangle program Sunday. "Aloha Oc," a tale of an adventurous American, in the Hawaiian Islands, and "Crooked to the End," a Keystone comedy featuring Fred Mace, are included. These pictures are shown in high priced theatres only. "THE END OF THE ROAD" AT THE COMET The "End of the Road," a spectacular drama of the South, in five acts featuring Harold Lockwood and Mary Allison, supported by an all star cost, will be shown at the Cunset Coliseum, Tuesday, May 23. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS THE FILM "THE LOVE OF THE WEEK" BY JOHN HARRISON, A FILM BY JOHN HARRISON, A FILM BY JOHN HARRISON THE FILM "THE LOVE OF THE WEEK" BY JOHN M. HARRIS AND JOHN M. HARRIS, WITH A FILM BY JOHN M. HARRIS AND JOHN M. HARRIS. ASCENE FROM WHO'S GUILLE "Who's Guilty," a series of fourteen gripping photo dramas, complete in each episode, will be seen at the Comet Odeon, every Wednesday beginning Wednesday, May 24. The title of the first is "Puppets of Fate," featuring Anna Nilson and Tom Moore. Dr. George Bullard, a rising young surgeon, receives the everlasting gratitude of Dr. Randolph Clarke when he saves the latter's young daughter from death by means of a very delicate operation. Through this, he meets Mrs. Sylvia Sands, a widow who is anxious to found a hospital with some money which was left to her. She offers the position of head surgeon to Dr. Bullard and he accepts. Mrs. Sands then makes it her point to meet the young doctor on every possible occasion, thus causing his wife to become jealous. Bullard soon finds himself deeply interested in the captivating widow-aside Wanted YOUNG LADY CASHIER BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE.—SEE MR. TURPIN. RAGTIME PIANO CONTEST A series of Ragtime Piano Contests for men will be started at the Booker Washington Theater soon. All men wishing to compete should leave their names at The Argus office, 2341 Market; the Booker Washington Theater, or Tom Turpin's, 2333 Market. NEXT WEEK AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER Beginning Monday, May 22 WINN & NUGENT Carrie Nugent and her demon dancing partner in a new act CLARENCE POWELL Direct from an engagement as leading comedian with Richard & Pringle's Minstrels DAVIS & ELMORE A lady and gentleman from Dixie STAMPER & JAMES Original Down Home Team The Secret of the SUBMARINE Famous Picture Will Positively be Re- leased Next Monday and Will Be Shown at the Booker Wash- ington Theater AT THE ROYAL PALM The Royal Palm Airdome opened Wednesday night, being delayed on account of the weather. A cadet band enlivened the crowd. Next week this place will start a serial, either "Graft" or "The Broken Coin." The Royal Palm orchestra is making a big hit and a high class vaudeville show is an added Sunday attraction. Save your coupons as they are valuable. Among the valuable articles for which they can be redeemed are a lady's purse for 25 coupons and a silver berry set, of three pieces, for 200. Bogg's Cafe 2901 LAWTON AVE. For a hot bird and a cold bottle after the show. High class cabaret. Every night is a big night. Tell all of your friends to meet you on the moonlight excursion Monday eve., May 22nd, for a good time. REV. W. H. FEARSON Pastor of Grant's A. M. H. Church performs marriages on 16th and Market Streets THE FILM OF "THE MASTER" BY JOHN H. HARRIS, AUGUST 1920. Y™ CHAPTER NO.1 (PATHE), from his professional interest in the hospital. She even hints to him that a divorce would be agreeable to her. Some time later, while her husband is in New York conferring with Mrs. Sands, Mrs. Bullard is attacked with mastoiditis and calls in Dr. Clarke, who lives nearby. The latter orders an immediate operation, and Dr. Bullard is called home at once. Mrs. Bullard insists that her husband perform the operation, but he refuses, because professional ethics forbid such procedure. She insists, however, and he does the work. While performing his delicate task, a vision of Mrs. Sands appears to Dr. Bullard and he makes a fatal stroke with an instrument causing the death of his wife. He rushes to Mrs. Sands. "I said 'divorce;' not death," she says as she turns away from him. WHO'S GUILTY? BASEBALL The St. Louis Giants and the Cuban Stars have been offering the fans some real big league baseball this week. In Saturday's game, Gatewood pitched a no hit game against the islanders, winning 4 to 1. The Giants gathered 9 hits off Pedroso. Sunday the Cubans went over 1 to 0. Padron, the Cuban star twirler, had everything and allowed the St. Louis boys only 1 hit. Williams was on the mound for the Giants. Monday was a farce, the Cubans winning 9 to 5. Junco and Padron pitched for the visitors, Gatewood and Wade for our boys. Tuesday, St. Louis lost again 6 to 1. Padroso and Williams on the mound. Wednesday the Cubans went to Painter, Ill., and brought back a 7 to 4 victory. Thursday the Giants triumphed 5 to 4. Gatewood beating Padron in a 10 inning exciting contest. Saturday, the Giants and Cubans will play an exhibition game in Alton. Sunday the Cubans will be in Chicago and the Giants will play the Missouri All Stars at Priester's Park, the old Motordrome, at Grand and Meramac. Modern Shoe Store Modern Shoe Store 2315 Market 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. THE ORPHAN HOME Don't forget the annual anniversary of the St. Louis Colored Orphanate Home Sunday, May 21, on the grounds, 4316 Natural Bridge Road. Good speaking, good music and refreshments. 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