St. Louis Argus

CITIZENS WANT NEGRO JUSTICE Move On Foot By Leaders Of Races To Ask Circuit Judges To Name Colored Man To Succeed Judge F. M. Slate. Meetings Are Being Held And Republicans Will Be Placed On Record As To Their Attitude In The Matter. VOL. V. NO. 36 CITIZENS NEGRO Move On Foot By To Ask Circuit Colored Man F. M. Slate. ARGUS REPORTER I Meetings Are Being licans Will Be Pl To Their Attitude Several meetings have been held recently among the influential citizens of the race, who feel that a Negro should be named Justice of the Peace for the Fourth Constabulary District to succeed Judge Frank M. Slater, who was elected Public Administrator. This selection must be made by Circuit Judges most of whom are Republicans, and, who can by naming a Negro to succeed Judge Slater, show to the Negro voters of St. Louis, their appreciation for their undivided support of the last election. They set forth several reasons why the office of justice of the peace for the Fourth Constabulary District should be filled by a Negro; among the most prevalent of which are the following: First—The Fourth Constabulary District which takes in almost all of the sixth and seventh wards, and a few precincts of the fifth, sixteenth, and nineteenth wards, has almost a three-fourths majority of Negro voters, who have at all times, with but a few exceptions, shown a consistent loyalty in their support of the Republican Party in this city. Second—The appointment of the Negro justice of the peace in this instance would pave the way for the possible election of a Negro to this office in the future. Third—The city of St. Louis is Republican by virtue of the Negro vote, which is conceded to be the balance of power between the two parties; and the entire corp of Republican officeholders, are by this fact indebted to the Negro voters for the offices which they hold. An Argus reporter called upon several prominent Negro voters of the city and asked for an expression of their opinion on the subject and received the following, replies: DR. J. T. CASTON, SAID "I am pleased that the question of a S. C. LYNCHERS ARE HELD FOR MURDER Abbeville, S. C., Dec. 5.—Charged with murder in connection with the lynching of Anthony Crawford, a Negro, eight white men were held for trial in the Circuit Court here today, after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Hammond. Those held were: J. V. Elkin, Samuel Adams, Jess Cann, William Cann, Samuel Cann, Eugene Nance, B. Grant and R. B. Ferguson. Sing Finlay, George White, Jr., M. R. Casey, Jim Dawson, John T. Cheatham, Lester Cann and J. S. Banks, on whom warrants were served yesterday, were released. The arrests followed an investigation ordered by Governor Manning into the lynching in Abbeville several weeks ago. Crawford, who was charged with assault and battery on a white man, was first severely beaten, and then was taken from jail, where he had been placed for safekeeping, and put to death. Sheriff Burts and his jailors testified at the preliminary hearing today. GATES AND MANUEL APPOINTED ASSISTANT CITY UNDER TAKEES Coroner Vitt announced Monday morning, that he had appointed Gates and Manuel, 4107 Finney ave., Assistant City Undertakers. The appointment is considered a political plum and was sought for by a half dozen Colored undertaking arms. Dyer Proposes Monument to Negroes Washington, December 12.—Representative Dyer of St. Louis today introduced a bill providing for the erection in Washington of a $100,000 monument to the dead Negro soldiers and sailors who lost their lives in the service of their country. The St. Louis Argus Negro Justice is being discussed at this time, as most of the Circuit Judges are Republicans, I am sure that they will consider the question fairly and without prejudice." W. C. GORDON, SAID "I have never had much to do with Les, because the Negro never receives what he should have. I am heartily in favor of a Negro for this, and other places of power and trust." DR. B. G. SHAW, SAID "I am in favor of a Negro to succeed Judge Slater; it is a step in the right direction. A. B. MALONE, SAID "I am in favor of a Negro for the place, if he is the right kind; I favor a man who is loyal to my race." DR. W. P. CUBETS, SAID "In all other large cities Colored Men have been given responsible positions and they have made good. This seems a splendid opportunity for the judges of the city to do the big thing for the Negro of St. Louis." DR. T. A. QUETTIS, SAID "I can see no reason why a Negro should not be appointed to fill the position of justice of the peace in the Fourth District, All but four of the seventen judges who must vote on the matter are Republicans and owe their election to the support given them by Negro voters." Dr. Curtis referred to the record of Judge Terrell, who has served several terms on the municipal bench in Washington., D C., and who was reappointed by President Wilson at the solicitation of the Washington bar. T. A. MARSHALL. SAID "We should have had a Negro justice in this district years ago, it is nothing but right and just that the judges should select a Negro to succeed Judge Slater." Xmas And New Years Parties Dec.29 and Jan.5 The famous New Orpheus Academy will appropriately observe the holiday season with a Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 29, and a New Year's Party on Friday, Jan. 5. These will be stellar events on the Yuletide social calendar as are all the special affairs, conducted by "The Old Campaigner." Both parties will be given in the Pythian Hall auditorium and the popu2 dances will be featured including the introduction of the latest craze the "Honolulu Dance." HUGHES TAKES UP LAW Lakewood, N. J.—Charles E. Hughes announced here recently that on Jan. 1, he would resume the practice of law as a member of the New York law firm of Rounds, Schurman and Dwight, 96 Broadway. His son, Chas. E. Hughes, Jr., also will enter the firm, it was stated. In 1906, when Mr. Hughes was nominated for governor of New York, he was a member of the same law firm, but its title at that time was Hughes, Rounds and Schurman. With Mr. Hughes again in the firm, its new name, it was added, will be Hughes, Rounds, Schurman and Dwight. NEGRO DIES AT.117: CALLED OLDEST MAN IN MISSISSIPPI Yahoo City, Miss, Dec. 4—The oldest resident of Mississippi died last week near Belzoni. He was John Davis, a negro, 117 years old, Davis was born in Richmond, Va., in 1799, and came to this section in 1828. He loved to tell "Ole Virginia." He was trustworthy and esteemed by the white people. He was the father of 12 children, seven of whom are living. Renew your subscription for the Argus, before January 1 and save 50 cents. ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,DECEMBER 15,1916. DR. STEVENS AT Y.M.C.A.SUNDAY DR. STEVENS AT Y.M.C.A.SUNDAY Pastor of Central Baptist Will Address Young Men at Pythian Hall Last Sunday's meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association was a howling success. The speakers were of a high order. Mr. Jno. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, talked about "Nation Builders," and his subject was enthusiastically received. Seldom does one hear applauses so spontaneous as was the applause that greeted some of the utterances made by Mr. Hawkins at last Sunday's meeting. The music, to, was of a fine order. Two special pieces were rendered by Mr. Thomas Melton, violin soloist, and Mr. Hampton James, in a vocal solo. While the meeting of last Sunday was of a fine order, the meeting of next Sunday, December 17, will be no less interesting, when our own Dr. Geo. E. Stevens will bring the message to the men. His subject will be, "Fundamentals in the Kingdom of God." Dr. Stevens always has a good message, and a large crowd will doubtless be there to hear him. Special music will also be arranged for Sunday afternoon meeting. Noon day meetings have been started at the Scullin & Gallagher Steel Works on Fridays at noon. Six hundred and fifty of our men are employed at this plant and the meetings bid fair to be a great success. The Building Committee is still working on the matter of the lot for the new building, and it is hoped that within the next week, definite announcement will be made as to the location of the new building. Subscribers continue to pay in their money in a fine way, so that the building fund grows steadily. Y.W.C.A. Rev. Edward S. Card of the St. Louis Rescue Mission will speak and sing at the Vesper meeting Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Visit the Y. W. C. A. Woman's Exchange before going elsewhere for Christmas gifts. Don't fasten this date in your mind, the 10th of January, when the Williams Jubilee Singers make their first appearance in St. Louis at the Y. W. C. A. gymnasium. Skating every Saturday night. Come early and bring your skates. The Melbaska Girls met in the Association rooms Friday afternoon. Two most eloquent addresses were given at the Vesper hour Sunday afternoon by Bishop C. H. Phillips and Dr. Reverdy C. Ransome of New York City. Miss Eva J. Jackson's singing was unusually good. A pleasant social hour followed the meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the committee of management was held Friday afternoon. The following facts from the Branch Secretary's report may be of interest to the public in general number attending Girls' Work, 131; number attending committee meetings, 28; number attending club meetings, 67; number attending entertainments, 410; number attending recreation, 195; number attending Vespers, 149; number attending Bible classes, 52; calls for help, 38; calls for work, 25; visitors, 40; number living in dormitory, 18; number for Thanksgiving dinner, 42; total number of persons using bldg., 1197. Transient guests at the Y. W. C. A. are Mrs. M. Branton Tule, and Miss Kathryn M. Johnson. SPECIAL SERVICE BEREA Instead of the usual order of service, on next Sunday evening, Dec. 17, 1916, at 8 o'clock; a special program will be rendered by Club Number Two, at Berca Presbyterian Church, 3015 Pine st. you are cordially invited. Mr. A. Evans, Captain. Rev. S. W. Parr, Pastor. NEW PENSION LAWS The New. Pension. Law takes in windows and Colored soldiers as well as others. Write us for copy of new law and know your rights. Send 20 cents. Send to Fitzgerald & Delp, Pension Agency, Indianapolis, Ind. Banneker School leads with $58.16 Miss Catherine R. White, teacher of Room No. 5, with an enrollment of 53 pupils sells 2800 seals. There was an earnest effort of every boy and girl. Joseph Edwards and Lorena Scruggs captains. WHITES' PROTEST OF NO AVAIL Shreveport, La., Dec. 8—Despite the efforts of some prejudiced whites to prevent the Avenue Baptist Church from building on a recently purchased site, the City Council has unanimously requested the Bulbling Inspector to issue a permit for the same. THE MISSING MAN WAS A MISSING MAN WAS A MISSING MAN DR. J. ARTHUR HAMLETT Editor Christian Index, official organ of the C. M. E. Church, Jackson, Tenn., was a Council, which week. Prof. M. Garvey to Speak In St. Louis Prof. M. Garvey to Speak In St. Louis Professor Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association of Jamaica, West Indies, is now in St. Louis and will speak at St. Paul's Church, Monday night, December 18, 8 p.m. Central Baptist Church Friday night, December 22, 8 P.M. Mr. Garvey is on a lecture tour through the United States and Canada, and is also engaged in the study of the economic, social, industrial and political life of the Colored people of the Republic. The Universal Negro Improvement Association went on record as being the only Negro organization to record its view, among the nation, in a message forwarded to His Majesty, the King of England, which message was published in all the leading papers of the British Empire and this country. Mr. Garvey as an orator stands in the front rank and he has been speaking with great success in the large cities of the East. He thinks that this is the age of coming together, and that the Negro should prepare himself for the great battle that is to be waged for the proper recognition of weaker races. DR. C. H. PARRISH IS EXPOTED TO SAIL FOR MONBOVIA LIBERIA Arrangements, have been partially completed for the sailing of Dr. C. H. Parrish and Rev. L. G. Jordan for Monrovia, Liberia, and other points in Africa. These two well known gentlemen are expected to sail about Jan. 6, 1917. They are going as representatives of The National Baptist Convention to inspect the Missionary Stations supported by the Baptists of this country. They will go by the way of Liverpool and then to Liberia. Dr. Parrish has traveled extensively. Last year he visited Jamaica. He has received the honorary degree of F. R. G. S., conferred by the great English Society. HOW TO TREAT THE EDITOR At a recent convention is minister offered the following toast: "To save an editor from starvation, take his paper and pay for it promptly. To save him from bankrupty, advertise in his paper liberally. To save him from despair, send him every item of news of which you can get hold. To save him from profanity, write plainly on one side of the sheet and send in your contribution as early as possible. To save him from mistakes, bury him. Dead people are the only ones who never make mistakes."—Broad Ax. NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS APPOINT RACE MEN Lincoln, Nebr., Dec. 4. Four Colored men have go far received appointment under the state Democratic administration elect. Major Moore and Col. Wm. Woods were re-appointed to the positions held by them under previous administrations, while Secretary of State, C. W. Pool, has appointed Fred Bailey as clerk. In addition to Bailey's regular work, he will assist in the registration of automobile licenses, which is a rather responsible duty. The fourth appointment has been made by the Democratic sheriff-elect, Mr. Thompson, in naming a Colored man as jailor. He will be the first one of his race in the Court House for many years. Tenn., was a delegate to the Federal Council, which met in St. Louis last week. MISSIONARY DAY AT ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday, December 17, at 11 o'clock, All Saints Church will hold its annual missionary meeting, at which time the members will be called on to make their pledges for the support of foreign and domestic missions. Judge Alexander G. Cochran, the well known railroad attorney and one of the leading laymen of the church in St. Louis, will deliver the missionary address. He is a very eloquent and impressive speaker and the church considers itself fortunate in securing him for this occasion. Hutchins Inge will also speak. The choir will, render music appropriate to the occasion. Everybody is cordially invited. The parlor social at 4206 West Bello, was largely attended and was a financial and social success, in spite of the inclement weather. Echoes of the Bishop's praise of All Saints are still vibrating. The parish did more than its share in hospitality during the recent convention and swayed the assemblage on the question of racial episcopate. LANE TABERNACLE Dr. M. L. Warfield, of Kansas City, Kansas, preached an able sermon on last Sunday. It was full of logic, very impressive and forcefully delivered. Dr. N. L. Smith preached a powerful sermon at night. On Tuesday night a most interesting, and profitable session of the church conference was held. Every department was represented. Much enthusiasm is being injected into the work of the church. A great spiritual wave seems to be spreading over the entire membership. Dr. Smith will be at both services Sunday. Special services will be held during Christmas. Good music. All are invited. Remember the departmental effort Monday night. Every department is expected to participate. LINCOLN INSTITUTE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI There will be a meeting of the Lincoln Institute Alumni Association Sunday, December 17, 1916, at Union Memorial Church at 3 p.m. All former members and students are respectfully invited to attend. We are planning for a reunion and your presence would encourage us very much. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH By Miss Sada M. Pillar The pastor, Rev. W. O. Davis, preached a very instructive sermon Sunday morning, which all appreciated. Mr. Murray, of Mississippi joined. The rally is still on; hope all friends will help us in this struggle. Rev. J. P. Nichols, of Pacific, Mo., visited us last Sunday. All were glad to welcome him. The pastor will preach next Sunday, as usual. The superintendent of the Sunday school, Mr. R. B. Slaughter, is working faithfully to upbuild the Sunday school. The president of the B. Y. P. U., Mr. Thomas, has special program and topics of interest every Sunday. All are kindly invited to attend. The Gleaner Bible Class, of Central Baptist Church, met at the home of Miss Gussie Woodson, 4009 W. Belle, Place, Thursday evening, December 7. Officers elected for the ensuing year are: Miss Lyda Taylor, president; Mrs. Ella Lewis, vice-president; Miss Blanche L. Oden, secretary; Mrs. Wm. Brown, assistant secretary, and Mrs. Nellie Crosby, treasurer. Mrs. C. S. Nelson, Sec'y. Mr. Wm. T. Spencer. PRICE 5 CENTS STANDARD LIFE PAYS BIG CLAIM Makes Quick Adjustment of Death Claim of $1,500 on Life of Late Dr. Bolden Within two days following the death of Dr. H. T. Bolden, dentist of East St. Louis, who was injured in an automobile accident on Thanksgiving evening, while riding with Dr. J. T. Breedlove, the Standard Life Insurance Company, at its home office, Atlanta, Georgia, issued to Mrs. Wertie Lee Bolden, widow and beneficiary, a check for $1,500 in full settlement of this claim. The polley referred to was issued to Dr. Bolden on October 28, 1916, and delivered to him early in November, on which he paid one quarterly premium of $17.70, which placed the insurance in full force. This policy was not issued to Dr. Bolden until after two months of persistent canvassing on the part of the local agents. But for this persistency the Standard Life Insurance Company would not have been able to pay to Mrs. Bolden, his widow, a check for $1,500, as a protection and to take the place, in part, of the support, which Dr. Bolden gave her during his life time. This is an instance of the promptness with which the Standard Life adjusts its claims. Another recent and prompt adjustment of a claim was made at Decatur, Alabama. This policy holder, insured on October 25, 1916. On November 12, Mr. Jacobs, the insured, contracted pneumonia that proved fatal November 21. Check in settlement of the death claim of Dr. Bolden was forwarded from Atlanta to the St. Louis office, 2363 Market Street, and paid through the agency director, Charles H. Fearing. The Standard Life is an institution owned and controlled entirely by Negroes. It does strictly an old line business. It issues policies in amounts from $250 to $5,000. It has on its books about $5,000,000 in paid for business, and the present average weekly-production is about $125,000. It is at present operating in nine states, and will in January enter five additional states, including the adjoining state, Illinois. It serves its policy holders honestly and promptly. Its policy values are right. It is the policy of the Standard Life to pay its claims immediately upon proof of death. This is the fourth claim paid by the Standard Life in St. Louis, the others being Rev. I. H. Person, Patrick R. Kenner and Chas. S. Johnson. SCHWAB WILL EMPLOY COLORED MEN IN PLANT Baltimore, Md.-That Charles M. Schwab intends to give Colored labor a square deal at his big steel works near the city was asserted by his confidential man, Joseph L. Ray, at a banquet tendered him by representative men of the race here Tuesday evening of last week. Mr. Ray said that Mr. Schwab intended spending $50,000,000 within the next three years in developing his plant here and would make Baltimore the greatest ship-building center on the Atlantic seaboard. He said that 20,000 men would be employed and that Colored men would be given a chance at anything they were capable of doing. He said that it spelled good things for the race in the way of industrial opportunity. CAPT. C. H. TANDY'S BIRTHDAY The eightieth birthday of Capt. Charleton H. Tandy will take place at his residence, 1224 Bayard-Ave., Saturday, December 16. All friends are cordially invited to attend. MME. WALKER AT HOT SPRINGS SEMPER-FIDELIS LODGE ELECTS Semper Fidelis Lodge No. 34, K. of P. elects officers with Col. W. H. Hughes presiding. The following officers were elected: Neal Andrews, C. C., S. McCullough, V. C.; Abington, pre- late; Thos. Baker, M. W.; Jas. T. Ford, K. of R. & S.; O. J. Biggs, M. F.; Jas. Harrison, M. E.; Ed. Raybon, M. A.; Wm. Highbaun, 18 months trustee; Wm. Reed, I. G. C.; W. Kelly, O. G. The fini- ancial officers reported $1056.28 in treasury. Pay Your Subscription Before January 1, gs: 4 {oor SS a ee ee ea EI s ta) Daeg 17S 7 Nee i. 2 yea Ono" 1 cam easuv| | NE’ COT N Nee Mmigre, {rs come J ) : THAT BUNCH we Some : } Abe TORE OF ptee ni) cs “14 { SEE. [aways stevia ree : Jag Ss i Wy = } MY EGGS On ARS rey a ly ee = ay = STEADY At we CA Shaker |] ; ip LL). 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SS, be 6. ¥ J VS tee fey. & te :! : a Ye Hes & : a se Ys LN —e or oes Ah Way ~ Y 4 : . sls AO Of) Zeee : Be ree anit] AIS | | * Lie eg : q Wa te SS OS RC SS hee : " Ce an 2 a : pl Stil pasa > es V . : ara C2 Sv id £9 OSI Internatonal Cartoon Co... ¥..269 ‘ Ree fet Lt - es UT -OP-TOWN NEWS. a “EDWARDSVILLE, ILL, _- |eum....Mrs. Henry - Robinson enter- “ee eae ay pea > .° \|taimed her friends at a quilting bet, ' Rev. Parker, of St. Louis, is conduct-|A three-course lunchéon was. served. ig a scries of meetings, at the Bap-|.....Miss Julia Willianison, graduate Church’ for Rev.-Phillips.....Mrs,| nurse of Hainbridge, is in the city... piv aisited in, East St. Louis| Miss “Alice -E. MeGee will conduct i fay....Mrs. B, F. Briggs’ is on| the Christmas program...,.Quarterly sick list.....Mrs. Fannie Critten-| meeting was held at Brown’s Chapel ‘of Rine Street, is on the sick list,| last Sunday by Rev, Treadwell, of ‘++Mra, Effie Ruffins was pleased to| Festus, assisted by the pastor, Rev, @ her sister, of St. Louis, with hér| F. P. Greetilee and Rey. J/ M. Town: ay. send. Rev. Greenlee will conduct the E eA Se > quarterly. meeting at Parmington next ST, CLAIR, Mo, Sunday. Several of his officers will i — accompany: him, _ By Pasiglee V, Murray A ; 1 CLAYTON, MO. ir. J. E. Byrd, of St, Louls, was ——. pleasant caller of Miss Myrtle}: ‘fhe: Booker T, Washington Cadets Sunday....Mrs. I. D, Gener-|were organized Saturday evening, at F was surprised with a pound party|the Advance Hall. After the organi- eyening....Mr. L. A. Gen-|zation 2 delightful luncheon - was ‘and daughter, Mrs, Chas. Mur-|served....Mr, Wm. Bailey, who’ is on F were in St, Louis Sunday visiting|the sick list, received from his church sick son, L. ‘M. Genegally....The| 82; fricnds, $16.06; K. P.,” $2.95 cash jay school is niaking urrangements| and $5.60 ii groceries.” Mr. Bailey @ Christmas program. thanks his many friends for thei eee J. | kindness. .Mrs, Viola Parsons and Mis: COFFMAN, Mo. Virginia Bailey were. the guests of — > Miss Genevie and Willie Pierson, of By Miss C. Valle ‘Watsthe Geovel: Sunday evento... Mrs. E. Swink and children loft esduy to join her husband in Misses Gertrude Jacobs and te Valle were the guests of Corinne, Wilkins and Alcester thit, Sunday,.Mrs. 8. J, Kione! it Sunday at ‘Ayon....Mrs. Chai. iithit in recovering from a sprained 1+:eYou still have a chance tc w your subscription for the Ar. at one dollar until January 1 7. CHESTER, ILL. By Miss Mabel Bigby Mrs, Speese gaye an all-day quilt ‘Thursday. Those present were: irs. H. B. McComb, F.. Nelson, P. m, N. Bigby, G. Holton, Misses ., Holton and Mabel Bighy. All re ted a nice time......,Mrs, Sarat igby, “Mr. Henry Johnson and sox rere on thé, wick list last week...... ent and teachers’ meeting Friday wening, December 16, at Lincoln Sehool....Earnie Covington, who wa: eure at Coles Mill, is improving. He in being cared for by the K, of P Lodge....Mrs. Mefto¥-of\Polland, at- tended the quarterly ‘meeting Sunday. : FESTUS, MO. . By Mrs. 8. Carter Quarterly meeting will be -beld at the A. M. E. Chureh on Sunday, De- cember 17, Al are cordially invited to attend. ..7Mias Luaom, Bortyman, of St, Marys, spent the ehd of Inst woek with home folks....Mr, Chancy Bell, of Farmington, was the guest af Rev. and Mrs. A. Poston, Saturday....Mr. Chas. Swink and “family, of “Minnith, now reside in Festus.......Mrs, Grant Matthews is on the sick: list... .Little Constance Matthews is sick with ‘whooping-cough......Mr, Alex. Bates passed away Sunday morning, after a lingering illpess.” We regret, very tmueh to lose such an old, respected citizen. ‘The family has our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavémént. BONNE TERRE, MO. ~ _ Mrs. Betsy Herrington has returned from a ‘week’s visit to her son, M. Hprrington,.of, Festus....Mrs. Y. B. ‘Taylor attended the -funeral services of Mrs, Mary Merrill, of Herculan- eum,...Mrs, Henry -Robinson enter- tained her friends at a quilting bet, A. three-course lunchéon was. served. +<y..Misa Julia Willianison, graduate nurse of Bainbridge, is in the city... Miss -Alice -E, McGee will conduct the Christmas program... .Quarterly meeting was held at Brown’s Chapel last Sunday by Rev. Treadwell, of Festinn, assisted by the pastor, Rev. F, P, Greetilee and Rey. J/ M. Town: send. Rev. Greenlee will conduct the quarterly. meeting at Parmington next Sunday. Several of his officers will accompany him, CLAYTON, Mo. ‘fhe: Booker T, Washington Cadets were organized Saturday evering, at the Advance Hall. After the organi zation a delightful luncheon ~ was served....Mr, Wm. Bailey, who ia on the sick list, received from his chureb 82; gale, $16.06; K. P., $2.95 cash and $5.60 in groceries.” Mr. Bailey thanks his many friends for their kindness. .Mrs, Viola Parsons and Miss Virginia Bailey were. the guests of Miss Genevie and Willie Pierson, of Webster Groves, Sunday evening..... Miss Marie Pitts entertained Missee Mazie and Lovet Belger with a din ner Sunday..:.Rev. W. L. Rhodes and methbers attended the county wo: men’s union at Kirkwood Sunday.” CLARKSVILLE, MO. By Miss Magic Burr Rev. FP. D, Avant was in town las! week. We are always glad to receive our ex-pastor..,...Mrs, Richard Bibb and Mrs. Mary. Gordon, of Louisiana, and Rey, L. B. Grant, of Fulton, wer in town Inst week to,see Miss D. E Young; who is on the sick list... .Mis Margie Burr, while in Louisiana, be tween train ‘hours, met Rev. A. J. Thompson en route for Foley tc preach there Sunday....The friends’ of ‘Mrs. Ethel Woodson “are very sorry to hear of ber illness....Mrs, Addic Novel and«Mr. Sam Duvall were in Jacksonville last week visiting friends :++-Miss Hazel Harris, of Kissinger was in town last Saturday... . Messrs Chas. Duneas, Abe Tinley, Colone! Douglass ‘and H. Brown were in Low isiana last week........Mrs. DM. Hughes,was in EUkberry last week giving music lessons... Misses Juli¢ Douglass, Blanche Booker and’ Beatrice Brown, students of. George. R. Smith College; Ruth Abbington, of the West ern College; Mr. Randdlph Davis, of ‘Lincoln “Institute ‘are expected hom Christmas,...Mrs, ‘Nina Owens wen! ‘3 Quiney to hesinisnay. Mrs iGertic Isles, who iv sick, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Mrs, Bertha Griffin, of St. Louis, at tended the funeral of her father, Mr. Pink Holmes, Tuesday, who died last Monday after a lingering illness... .. Mrs. P. T. Johnson and daughter, of Jackson, Mo.., are here to make the Cape their future home...,-.Mr. .an¢ Mrs, Jasper Abernathy, Mr. David Piercefield and the Argus reporter ake on the sick list....The Sunday sghoo! of Heley’s Chapel will have their Christmas tree Saturday, December 23, ses-Rev. M, 8. Smith, of the A. M. E, Church, was at’ his post after a two-weebs' absence on aecountof ill ness. “At the evening services « col lection of $6.10 was raised for the ‘benefit of the Colored Provident As. THE ST. LOUIS agaus Sociation gf this ee MA. Griffen, Mrs. Janie Davis and Mrs, M. Mayham, 6f Dutch Town, were present at a jal meeting of the K, of @. 8, B Thureday men aire Enima King was stricken last week: with paralysis: i Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. cele- brated their twenty-fifth anniversary ‘on December 9 at their home on Em- ma Avenue,’ ‘A ‘three-course menu was served by the hostess..Many valuable and useful presents and $30. in: silver were reevived......Rev, J. Z. Brooks preached splendid sermon to the missionaries of Blackwell Chapel last Sunday....Mr. Wm,. Shaw has re- turned home from Hot Springs, Ark., feeling much benefited.:.....Mr. and Mrs, E. E. Thomas, Mr, ‘McIntyre, of St, Paul, Minn.; Miss Tuggle and son of St. Louis, were the guests of: Mr. and Mrs, Ed, Riley last Sunday..... Mrs. Addie Hicks, formerly of Kirk- wood, with her son-in-law and daugh: ter, Mr. and Mra, Clifford Taylor, for- merly of Clayton, are residing on N. Elm Avenue, where -they will _bé pleased to see their friends... .Lucior Knight. of Alton, Ill., spent three days “in Webster last week, the guest of his cousin, Mrs, Susie Crockett Lewis....Mrs. A. B. Chism, who has jbech very ill, is thought to be im proving....Mrs, Fannie Brown is out again after a brief illness....Mr. and Mrs. Jobn Ditto, formerly of Clayton, are residing on N. Carnell Avenue.. Mrs. Fanne Monroe returned from Warhington last week, having visited a brother, who was accidently shot ‘Thanksgiving Day........Mr. Frank Jones is convalescent. | airs. J. J. Redmond returned home from Canton, Miss., Sunday night... ‘Mrs. Juan Sylvester was hostess to the Violet Embroidery Club at hér home on Marguerite Street. A. two: course menu was served, Mrs.- Lee ‘Newman, of St. Louis, *Mo;; anit)Mre Garrett, of Arkansas, were guests of the club. The next mecting will be at the residence of Mrs, Burnes, De- cember 20..Rev. ‘F. Parris left Sun- day night for E.° St. Louis, ML, to visit bis wife....Rey. Hunt) was’ in stallated ax pastor at Central Baptist Church: Sunday....Mrx, G. C. Brown, of N. Sth St, has as her guest Mrs, Garrett, of Arkansas......Mr. Frank Jordan, after a long spell of illness is uble to be out again,...Mrs, Mar tha Cato, of Benton Street, is indis posed....Mrs, Ben Speneer, of Gar field Street, entertained the Ladies: \Commanity Club Monday, -Decomber 4 The club will give a social’ December 29 at the home of Mrs. Wm. Freeman. Cake, ereain ‘and coffee, fifteen cents Mrs. Mollie Wyatt, president..,.Prof |A.d. Aathony, of Ncelytville, Mey wat ‘the gucst of Mrs, Anthony Sunday. Mrs. Moses Hunt has returned from a visit with relatives at Festus, Mo sie-Mr. Lewin Smith is away on a hunting expedition...Mr, Rossie Mud- ixon attended to business at. Bismarck Tuesday....The M, E, Church has re- plonished its light force and has also purchased a ‘new instrument... .Dr. F. 8. Bowles conducted quarterly meet: ing serviers at the M. E, Church Sun day. The meeting was a- financial WEBSTER GROVES, MO. Mrs. Lola Laird POPLAR BLUFF, MO. By Mrs. C. P. Jackson FARMINGTON, MO. . By Miss Dayse Baker vss... Rev, W. H. Spurlock ean- ‘ed quarterly meeting services at Frolericktown, Sunday.....Mr; Jerry Briiges will welcome the ‘Argus to his home this week. ...Miss Hortense Kersedy entertained a few friends at & ‘inier party Tuesday. ..’.Mesdaies Fel.x Poston and W, I. Roberts “at- tented the cooking school last week. TH will demonstrate to their many friends at Yuletide soine of the latest dishes... . Miss Lucy. Mooten has been ‘Soong the ill of the week... Mrs. ‘Levis Burke has recovered sufficiently to oe about hes usual vocation, .Rev. FP. S. Bowles addressed’ the student: Betv at Douglass Sehoot | Monday muri to their delight.......Hear the eOrvort, at the M. £. Chureh Thurs. day evening. The charaeterk are all of rare, participation. . Burleigh Lodge ia! lection of officers Thursday night and Masoleat Court Friday night. Bot. orders are quite progressive... Jus: seven more days for you to tell Santa what to bring your sweetheart for Christmas. He could bring no bet- ter gift than the Argus and Santa Knows the Argus headquarters. He makes frequent visits there. ae HAIR (A -_ / : ae a a eg iy picars howe yo, aad aT year se (enn) sce Wigner) meses ceks NG ¢ yeas : pens . y Tons, and go soft sad , aires Reese a ica Dents Mtawsefaks Kick, Renbover Set bovis Kink Revere fet Sntil it's nice wed jong. ‘That's what QUININE: EXELENTO gun Goes, removes | feeds the Roots. een Sct mins eto fone, eattat Seater nes Ge Geneon at the difference, and after little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fi Exaeecn hemes oe 25; by mailon recapt of stamps or coin, AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE, Wren P neuer ‘pulses aba necnnias wis: " scoTts | “SKIN WHITENER | NR St 7 > scoTts (? 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MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION LAW FOR NEGRO IN SOUTH CAROLINA Interesting to follow the accounts of the effort toobeville, S. C., in the prosecution, now inlynchers of Crawford, the Negro business several weeks ago. White men were held-for trial. There named Samuel Adams, Jess Cann, Samuel Cann, Eud. R. N. Ferguson. Four other men, all eight, upon whom warrants were served without trial. For Manning started the investigation about trial of those held is liable to come to naught other sentiment nor a just administration that state to back up prosecution of the large against Crawford was simply, assault. On a white man on the allegation of which he safe-keeping, where, being disarmed, he the mob and put to a torturing death. There is a make-believe trial of a few of the court. This trial is going on with a slowness that it is not real. Suicing the devil and trying the case in helping the lynchers. Condition springs out of the universal anti-state, which will not allow fair treatment of the courts; nor in the civic and public affair. This is a sad commentary upon the mob, the lynching and the courts in-controlled by a bitter white man, bias, so education nor Christianity can have but to modify. Any way, we may wait for whole against hope, but how many hundred similar that such attempts are like the fabled apples fair without but ashes within. We cannot, S. C., horror, where the Negro post and office were burned by the mob; and need the case no white jury could be found to convict the lynchers, because there were feeble that were not influenced by sympathy, pardon to let the murderers go free. The judge, he delivered his instructions to the jury which call for justice, which he tried to impel like casting pearl before swine, and that are the pannelling of a white jury in South Carolina the brotherhood of man and the Negro was the object of either. Work of making the white South Carolinian and colored men is a work of education. There as obdurate as Pharoah and they have the probacy of mind that points to nothing in destruction. NO LAW FOR NEGRO IN SOUTH CAROLINA. It is interesting to follow the accounts of the efforts made by courts of Abbeville, S. C., in the prosecution, now inaugurated, to punish the lynchers of Crawford, the Negro business man, at that town several weeks ago. Eight white men were held for trial. There names are, J. V. Elkins, Samuel Adams, Jess Cann, Samuel Cann, Eugene Nance, B. Grant and R. N. Ferguson. Four other men, all Americans, like the first eight, upon whom warrants were served, have been released without trial. Governor Manning started the investigation about a month ago but the trial of those held is liable to come to naught, because there is neither sentiment nor a just administration of the law existing in that state to back up prosecution of these brutal criminals. The charge against Crawford was simply, assault, and battery committed on a white man on the allegation of which he was placed in jail for safe-keeping, where, being disarmed, he was easily captured by the mob and put to a torturing death. Now there is a make-believe trial of a few of the lynchers in the circuit court. This trial is going on with a slowness and apathy indicating that it is not real. "It is suing the devil and trying the case in hell." It is the lynchers trying the lynchers. This condition springs out of the universal anti-Negro sentiment in that state, which will not allow fair treatment between the races in the courts; nor in the civic and public affairs of that commonwealth. This is a sad commentary upon Aglo-Saxon civilization. The mob, the lynching and the courts in South Carolina are controlled by a bitter white man, bias, so bitter that neither education nor Christianity can have but the slightest influence to modify. Any way, we may wait for wholesome results by hoping against hope, but how many hundred similar instances are there that such attempts are like the fabled apples of the Dead Sea Shore, fair without but ashes within. We cannot soon forget the Lake City, S. C., horror, where the Negro post master, his child, home and office were burned by the mob; and when the U. S. Court tried the case no white jury could be found in the state that would convict the lynchers, because there were few white men in the state that were not influenced by sympathy, participation or intimidation to let the murderers go free. The judge of the U. S. Court when he delivered his instructions to the jury wept when he knew that his call for justice, which he tried to impress upon the jury, was like casting pearl before swine, and that among impossibilities was the pannelling of a white jury in South Carolina that would recognize the brotherhood of man and the majesty of the law when the Negro was the object of either. The work of making the white South Carolinian deal equally with white and colored men is a work of education. On this question they are as obdurate as Pharoah and they have a hardness of heart and reprobability of mind that points to nothing more surely than sudden destruction. MR. DYER ON THE JOB AGAIN. soon after Congress re-convened and the staff together to look after the interests of the men that our Mr. Dyer is "on the job." He will in Congress asking an appropriation of money to the brave Negro soldiers who live their country. It is gratifying to the colo have such a man from this grand old state the United States as the Hon. L. C. Dyer. from the Twelfth Congressional District of M Very soon after Congress re-convened and the statesmen were gathered together to look after the interests of the people, word comes to us that our Mr. Dyer is "on the job." He has just introduced a bill in Congress asking an appropriation of $100,000 to erect a monument to the brave Negro soldiers who laid down their lives for their country. It is gratifying to the colored people of Missouri to have such a man from this grand old state in the Congress of the United States as the Hon. L. C. Dyer. Mr. Dyer was elected from the Twelfth Congressional District of Missouri which has a large constituency of Negro voters, and he has ever been patriotic and true, not only to the Negroes of Missouri, but has, as a member of the Nation's Council, defended the rights of the Negroes of this country. Always arguing that if a Negro was good enough to die for the nation and the flag, the nation and the flag should protect and honor him. Such is the record of L. C. Dyer Taxes for 1916 are now due. All money for taxes must be in the hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to avoid penalties - added January 1st. Send statement, giving description of property (not later than December 23rd, to insure reply,) enclosing postage. EDMOND KOELN. Collector of the Revenue TRE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Final Date for Payment of Subscriptions and Renewals at Dollar Rate Forwarded to Jan. 1. Collectors Unable to Cover Big Circulation Field by Dec. 1. All New Subscriptions $1.50 Per Year We have decided to extend the time for payment of Argus subscriptions until January 1. This additional time is granted to our subscribers because our force of collectors have been unable to finish the work of covering the big field over which our circulation is extended and also by request of a large number of our subscribers who were unable to pay for their renewal before Dec. 1. This extension of time to January 1 does not effect the advance price in the subscription rate of the ARGUS. All new subscriptions will be accepted from this date, December 1, at the rate of $1.50 per year IN ADVANCE ONLY. But present subscribers will be permitted during the month of December to pay up back dues and renew their subscription at the old rate of one dollar. This offer will positively close January 1. Do not wait for our collector to call Send in your dues or phone Bomont 1452 and we will send one of our rep resentatives to you. BIBLE COLLEGE OF DIVINITY New location is 2026 Pine St. A complete college course can be had with board and lodging. Classes day and night. Rev. N. H. Baynes, president. WANTED.—25 building wreckers. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Steel Co., 23 Branch St. MEN WANTED WANTED.—25 men to load and unload cars. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Steel Co., 23 Branch St. PARTNER WANTED.—Want a business partner with cash of $300, to go one-half. Interested truck farming, poultry and hog-raising, with stand at 2924 Laclede. Farm at Barnhart, Mo., 20 miles from St. Louis. R. S. Hamilton. FOR RENT: Furnished front rooms, gentlemen, well heated, good people only, extra reasonable. 4125 Finney, Phone Lindell 3679. (4-12-8). FOR RENT: One garage $5 per month: one stable, $1.25 a week. 3914 W. Bell. (4-12-8) FOR SALE.—Majestic range, wood or coal, water front included. First-class condition. Price $30. Also quarter-sawed oak side-board; can be used as buffet, without mirror, price $25. Call Forest 6580—Room 60. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION. The Seven Church Baptist Union met with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan St., Dec. 11. Paper by Sister Mamie Fryson, subject: "God Wants Us to Hear the Preacher"; discussion opened by Sister Bell of Morning Star. Sermon by Rev. Ellington of New. Home Baptist Church, text: Psalm 119, 59th verse. Theme: "I Thought on My Way." Remarks by President Hall. Collection $11.25. The next meeting of the New Home Baptist Church to be held at Mt. Olive Church, 1405 Morgan. Scripture lesson by Rev. Robinson, singing—Rev. Mason, Sermon—Rev. Overton, Paper—Sister Evans of North Galilee, discussion opened by Sister Alberta Busky of Magdalene. Rev. Wm. Hall pres. Rev. L. E. Molton, sec., E. L. Mason, asst., sec. S. M. Collins, reporter. Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. Twelfth St. The pastor has selected six special sermons for the three remaining Sundays of this year. Sunday, 11 P. M. "The Wonder Working God," "The Mind of the Lord" 8 P. M. We earnestly entreat all that can to be present. The covenant on last Sunday was largely attended; we were honored with the pastor and congregation of Leonard Avenue Church. Rev. D. W. Morris, pastor. REV. STEWART VISITS COLUMBUS The Reverend B. W. Stewart met the Missouri Conference of Social Welfare in a three day's session at the Missouri State University, Columbia, Missouri. The conference dealt with a number of problems, social, ethical and moral. Much of the time was devoted to questions affecting the charitable institutions of the state, the protection of children and the criminals. Dr. John W. Day was assigned to the problem for Negroes, whose paper was send in his absence, which was full in every way in defense of the Negro's cause. It showed conclusively the many disadvantages under which the race is made to labor and the lack of many privileges that were given to other race varieties. Rev. B. W. Stewart was called upon to speak, and he dealt upon general topics, especially the defects in the social environment of the young people, and referred to the fact that MEN WANTED MEN WANTED youthful girls were not protected in the congested districts as the law provides. He delivered several sermons and addresses. He was very pleasantly entertained in the magnificent home of Mrs. Fannie Scott, and returned to the city the last of November. The Negro Year Book' for sale at the Gilt Edge News Co. R. Goode has been appointed recently as district manager for the Negro Year Book Co. We hope, to be able to place this book in every home in his district. It is a wonderful encyclopedia of the race. The book is without an equal. The publisher stakes his reputation on this statement. Reading the book will verify the claim. Special inducements to agents. Send 35c in postage and the book will be mailed free. Address R. Goode, 2303 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN A. M. E. ZION SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES The Alpha Normal Class of this school requests the presence of every member of their class at Sunday school next Sunday afternoon at 1:30. The arrangements for our holiday class social are well under way and the class wishes to hear the reports of the chairmen of the committees. The chairman of each committee will please send in their report if they can't be present. Miss O. Jones or Miss S. Polk will receive the reports. The class wishes to thank the Argus and their friends for the aid in helping them enlarge their class from 25 to nearly 60 members. By the above statement, dear friends, we do not mean that we are not looking for more members, because we are. Visitors will be gladly welcome at any Sunday school session. The school opens at 1:30 and closes at 3 p. m. If you want a nice heated room for the winter, advertise in the Argus. GET A COLORED DOLL. Your little girl's pride and ambition will be greatly enhanced by making her a present of a Colored doll for Christmas. We have a large and beautiful stock to select from. We also furnish wigs. Give us a call before buying elsewhere. "Racial Ideas." CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICIAN 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. "You know, the beginning of the happy pair's acquaintance was when he offered her an umbrella to keep her new hat from getting ruined." "I see. He was her rain beau and that is why she carried a shower bouquet." The Happy Life. "Mrs. Gadder never seems to have any servant problem." "So the submarine is going to make a dash home.": "Yes, if the enemy does not put a period to its trip." Flirts laugh at love and love laughs at flirts. Of two evils choose neither; both will turn out bad. Being a yellow dog isn't as bad as being called a eur. The muscles of the human jaw exert a force of 534 pounds. The Brazilian coconut palm lives from 600 to 700 years. The reputation of many a puffed up cigar goes up in smoke. It's a wise boy who knows enough to laugh at his father's jokes. Most men's intentions are several laps ahead of their actions. If a man is afraid to think for himself he should get married. It's well to investigate an oil well that won't bear looking into. People seldom tell you how much or how little they think of you. Amsterdam has been given the first crematory in the Netherlands. There are 482,721 civil service employees working for, Uncle Sam. The health is generally greatly improved after an attack of gout. The act of forgiving doesn't always take away the power of memory. Difference between codrage and fool-hardiness is determined by results. A bed that folds into a wall and is hidden by a pair of doors is the idea of a Colorado inventor. NEGEO YEAR BOOK AlpBa Normal Class, Chas. McBride, President. B. H. Mosby, Teacher. Mrs. G. A. Allen, 2708 N. Newstead. At the Wedding. The Happy Life. Just Facts. SUPREME OFFICE, ST. LOUIS, M.O. KINGHITS & LADIES OF LINCOLN. AN UP-TO-DATE Twentieth Grade women on equal terms with the men week of $6.00, and funeral benefits of $10 and their children under 16 years of age good standing. Dues $1.00 per month. BENEVOLENCE and PROTECTION SOCIAL FEATURES—BEAUTIFUL HAND LADIES OF LINCOLN with a mem different sections of the country. Weures to you, which time and space will no degrees: The Junior Branch has three degrees and the Supreme Branch I presses a lesson vividly for the practical AN UP-TO-DATE Twentieth Century Benevolent Order, admitting women on equal terms with the men; paying sick and accident benefits per week of $8.00, and funeral benefits of $100.00, free physicians to all members and their children under 16 years of age where both parents are members in good standing. Dues $1.00 per month. BENEVOLENCE and PROTECTION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. SOCIAL FEATURES—BEAUTIFUL·RITUAL. The Order of the KNIGHTS and LADIES OF LINCOLN with a membership growing very rapidly in the different sections of the country. We would be glad to explain the many features to you, which time and space will not permit at this time. We have nine degrees: The Junior Branch has three degrees, the Subordinate Branch has three degrees and the Supreme Branch has three degrees; each of which impresses a lesson vividly for the practical person of every-day life. FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF LINCOLN and women, taking in the women on eo same privileges and benefits as the men living in a standard of morality—that always been acquired of the women; whi morality for women, but to raise it for m Do you wish to be self-respecting, so join the KNIGHTS and LADIES of LIN have made up their mind to save and co- old age. We propose through co-operati 50 per cent or more. We ask how it can plan we have discovered. A hint to the w we have not the time and space to discuss buying from the same manufacturing co tire out-put of the manufacturer, buy the merchant can buy a small amount. We have the facts and figures on this ed out by a similar organization for nea would be glad to have you call at our offi to furnish the representative explaining COLORED MEN and WOMEN who something, and who can furnish reference represent us in St. Louis and surround C. L. RAILS 612 Free $25 Coupon ON YOUR PURCHASE of A PLAYER OR UPRIGHT PIANO THE KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF LINCOLN is a high-class order, admitting men and women, taking in the women on equal terms with the men, giving the same privileges and benefits as the men and all going to lodge together; believing in a standard of morality—that the men should be as moral as has always been acquired of the women; which seeks not to lower the standard of morality for women, but to raise it for men. Do you wish to be self-respecting, self-restraining and self-resisting? then join the KNIGHTS and LADIES of LINCOLN and be one of the class that have made up their mind to save and co-operate, and have protection in their old age. We propose through co-operation to reduce the price of living at least 50 per cent or more. You ask how it can be done, we will tell you through a plan we have discovered. A hint to the wise is sufficient. As we have said before we have not the time and space to discuss the matter fully, but 1,000 merchants buying from the same manufacturing company, or in other words, taking the entire out-put of the manufacturer, buy the goods at 75 per cent less than one merchant can buy a small amount. We have the facts and figures on this plan and it has been thoroughly worked out by a similar organization for nearly the past four years, therefore, we would be glad to have you call at our office or drop us a line, and we will be glad to furnish the representative explaining this feature to you more thoroughly. COLORED MEN and WOMEN who have had some experience in selling something, and who can furnish reference, we would be glad to have them to represent us in St. Louis and surrounding territories. No others need apply. C. L. RAILSBACK. Supreme President. M. I wish to make this one of the happiest and merriest Xmas times, for my race of people, they ever witnessed. There is nothing that could make you happier than a nice piano or talking machine. To help you secure one I will donate $25 as first payment on any player piano or upright purchased from my store during December and the Holidays. All you have to do is bring the above coupon or tell me you saw this offer and the $25 first payment credit will be given you. I have player pianos as high as $1,000 and as low as you can desire; uprights from $100 to $700 and a talking machine that is seldom equaled but never excelled. Phone Bomont 1792W. CHAS. H. WATKINS, 2905 Laclede Ave. FOR STOMACH AND BOWELS St. Louis Divine Tells of Wonderful Powers of Dr. Thurman's Medicine. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 11, 1906. To whom it may concern, and to all friends and sufferers with that dreadful, aggravating and annoying disease, and complaint known as stomach trouble: Let me say to you, my friends, I have been a sufferer of this trouble in one form or the other for at least fifteen (15) years. I have tried most everything I could hear of and had many treatments and it seemed that everything in general was a failure. But about six months ago, I met Dr. Thurman in this city, who assured me that he had the medicine that would reach my case. I was somewhat reluctant to begin with, but as he explained my case so completely without my aid, I was induced to begin the treatment. Now I have used the Embrocation Vegetable Blood and Liver Tablets New Discovery six months, and must say, I have experienced the best results I have ever gotten from any treatment I have ever taken. You will make no mistake to call and see Dr. Thurman, if you need medicine. You're truly. Rev. C. M. Keeton, Presiding Elder, in the M. E. Church. For sale by your draggist—Adv. Economical century Benevolent Order, admitting paying sick and accident benefits per 00.00, free physicians to all members where both parents are members in ON FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. RITUAL. The Order of the KNIGHTS ubership growing very rapidly in the would be glad to explain the many feat- ot permit at this time. We have nine degrees, the Subordinate Branch has has three degrees; each of which imp- erson of every-day life. is a high-class order, admitting men equal terms with the men, giving the men and all going to lodge together; be- the men should be as moral as has seeks not to lower the standard of men. self-restraining and self-resisting? then COLN and be one of the class that operate, and have protection in their tion to reduce the price of living at least a be done, we will tell you through a wise is sufficient. As we have said before is the matter fully, but 1,000 merchants company, or in other words, taking the en- ge goods at 75 per cent less than one is plan and it has been thoroughly work- karly the past four years, therefore, we ce or drop us a line, and we will be glad this feature to you more thoroughly. have had some experience in selling ice, we would be glad to have them to ing territories. No others need apply. SBACK, Supreme President, Granite Building MEN WANTED: Colored men 21 to 35 years of age, wishing positions as sleeping car porters or train porters on Missouri roads, write for application blank and information. No experience necessary. INTER-RAILWAY, DEPT. 110 Indianapolis, Ind. M. B. Hair Grower will give best results. MRS. LULU O'DELL OFFERS A NEW HAIR PREPARATION. Having had great interest in the business of hair culture for the past ten years, she has perfected through proven experiments a preparation which she can now offer to the public that excels other like preparations on the market. She is doing the work at her home, 2710 Lawton avenue, where she invites the public that she might prove to them the merits of her preparation. She guarantees a quick growth and satisfaction to all customers. When others fail, try her Re-Nu Hair Grower. NOTARY PUBLIC Stenographer Phone, Bom. 714; Central 6041R. MISS FRANKIE G. RHED 209 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. THIS STAR ON EVERY HEEL STORE REPAIR SHOP 2315 MARKET ST. MOSES LAMPRINS, Prop. 3313 Lawton Fine 8 room house, with bath, toilet and barn. A fine home cheap. See W. A. BIBBS 3315 Lawton Lady Agents Wanted at once on salary or commission to handle the fastest line on the market. See GEO. W. YOUNG, Gen'l Agt. 2303 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. The JEFFERSON Jefferson and Lawton Fine Cigars and Soft Drinks a Specialty Ladies' and Gents' Shining Parlor I. H. WOOD, Prop. Dentent 100 JOB. SPENCER, Prow Mobile Fish And Oyster Co. We handle All Kingfish or Prawn Fish Food, Prawn For Sale e ea . a yell netivities are now in thé em-| Renew your subscription before atate, pending the annual Yule.| January 1, at $1 per year. : debut. ‘The coming season, judg} a . by the many expectant guestd| Geo. Williams, Jr., 2724 Hickory ted in the columns of the A¥F|after three weeks’ illness, ix reportec promises to be the most spirited| somewhat improved. y years. Of course the home- ee ‘of tho collegé set will add] Mr. Taylor, of Dayton, Ohio, spen' to the jollity., The holidays bid|a few days in the city, as the gues to be a merry-go-round of pleas-| of Mrs. Harris, 4029 W. Belle. ‘and a whirlwind of gayety long we remembered. Mr. J. M. Braden, of 3411 Law isiadd ton, has been confined for the past + LuVerna Hall, of) Wichita,| ten days on account of a fractured who is ‘attending Lincoln In-| shoulder. . oa te, will be the holiday guest of wa cousin, Mr, W. ©.’ Maxwell. Mr, and Mrs. John T. Pierce, 0! — 4295 Finney, thank the friends fos Lillian McKnight, of. Alton,|their kindness shown during ‘the ill ‘be the ghost of Mr. and Mrs, W.| ness of the latter. Crockett 4214 W. Belle, Sr, : Pe -|_ The Ostende Social Club is making y_ your. 1917 subscription before|éxtensive preparation for their fourt! juary 1 and save 50 cents. annual banquet to be given sometime ir. E. R. Hollister of 4003 W. Bell [moved to 4040 W. Bell. : Budie G. Taylor, of Helena, is visiting ber father, A. L. Greer sisters “of-3028 Lucas Ave, “Bell Hughes, of Chieago, TM, the guest of Mrs. J. W. Hughes, Lawton, the past week. fou can get the Argus just as long a wish for $1 per year, if you pay it before January 1, (OR SALE: Genuine English bull vies. Call at 2727 Lawton Ave., day from 10 a. m. on. Ask, for ., Mitchell: lardin Goodman, 117 S. Leonard, a py Hall janitor, is in the hospital ‘a result of being ran down by an jomobile Monday. > Mrs, Lulu O'Dell, Hair Culturist, 10 Lawton. Phone Bom. 1493. gs. Rlanche Jounson haa returned to ome, in Fostoria, Ohio, after ree month’s.visit with het uncle, Her- tT. Meadows. ‘Mrs, Bismark Lavine, 3334 Pine, called to’ Detroit Saturday, De ber 9, on account of the death of hee canele, Wm. Anderson, z False eae “Phe Boy Scouts, under the super. vision of Scoutmastes Giles, will make the Old Folks’ Home their Christmas ‘day beneficiary. They will also be on the alert at the Elleardsville Christ- “mas tree. Be einen he Mr, Benj. Williams, a prosperous farmer of Vance,. Miss, spent a few days in ‘St. Louis Ist week, visiting his brother, Geo. T. Williams, 2724 Hickory st. He returned Sunday night expresing himself as being well pleased withthe hospitality of St. Louisans: Mrs, J. L. Johnson, of 2823 Lueas, entertained a few of her friends in honor of Miss Berba Murdhead, of 3654 Shaw ave, Wednesday eve., Dec. 13. Mise Murbead will Yeave Monday for Kansas City, Mo., where she will make her future home, : oF The regillar meeting of the Matron’s Couneil H. of J. will be held Wednes- day, Dee. 20, at the residence of Mrs. Cornelia James, 995 Bartle at 2:30 P, M. Mrs. Pinkie E, Lewis, Pres., Mrs. Mamie ‘Polk, Sec. ~ On Deo, 2, 1916, at Urbana, Il, a di. yoreo deeree was awarded. by Judge Boggs, to Nell Grant Smith in her suit against Charles A. Smith of Broad: sc Ti The charge was cruelty ‘Mra.'Smith is tesching at. Centralia, | Mr. V. 8 Bolen was host to the Apollé Club Monday, December 11, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Regi. sald E. M. Hopkins, 1138 Bayard Guests included Messrs. Edwin Wil ‘kerson and RB. E. Hopkins =~ Cards are out announcing the én: _gagement of Miss Consuelo Nesbit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John 8. Nes ef Garfield. Avenue, to Mr. Obie A. Reynaud. The wedding will take pisee January 2. and will be of much social interest, as Miss Nesbit is one the buds of St. Louis Society. , ‘The Stewardess and Deaconess Coun: will meet Susday afternoon, Dec. at 2:30 P. M, with Antioch Bap- ‘Church. All Deaconesses und Stew. are requested to be present of importance. Stewardess, Rice, Pres. | Deaconess L. J, See’y. | The Melrose Art Club met .at the 3 ce of Miss Mary Murray, 4242 t. Belle, Dee. 1, with 14 members pres ‘Meeting opened in regular form, sending se, Neat Sir Desinee th the afternoon was spent cro- after which » delightful luneb- was served. The nest’ meeting will ‘St the residence of Mra M. Porter, B. Leffingwell; Deo. 15, All meni: unged to be present. Mra B ‘Pres, Ore Jones, See, Eivire ee, es gs Hf you want « nice heated room tor y whiter, advertise in ‘the Argus. Renew your subscription before Seunaty 1, at $1 per year, to Geo. Williams, Jr., 2724 Hickory, after three weeks? illness, ix reported somewhat improved. Mr, Taylor, of Dayton, Ohio, spent tm few days in the city, as the guest of Mrs. Harris,'4029 W, Belle. Mr. J. M. Braden, of 3411 Law- ton, has been confined for the past ten jays on account of a fractured shoulder. . oa | Mr, and Mrs. John T. Pierce, of 4295 Finney, thank the: friends for their kindness shown during ‘the ill- nesa of the latter. asm The Ostende Social Club is making éxtensive preparation for their fourth annual banquet to be given sometime in the near future. Watch this paper for date, 2 Mry Ella N. Bivers, of Memphis, Tenn, and Master George Phillips King, after spending three weeks with their father, Mr. G. W. King, 3176 Gustine Street, returned home. Mrs, Beatrico Balinger, of 3547 Vie: tor Street, after spending several weeks in Texas and other points re- ‘turned a few days ago, reporting hav- ing had a pleasant trip. ‘There will be a grand entertainment given at the Elks Rest, 2333 Pine St., Monday evening, December 18. All ‘the ‘brothers and daughter and friends are. cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Claude Young nee (Frederica MeWilliams) will sjiend | Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mra, Harry Kruse. of Kinlock Park. She will be aceompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs, Minnefé from Camden, Mo. All members of the Delta Gama Giris’ Club are requested to be pres: ent at the regular meeting, Snnday, Dec. 17, at 3 By Mz the residence of Misses Alberta and Evelyn Green, 34D6 Pie st, Miss Thelma Copeland, Pres, Misa Geneva MeCree, Sec"y. Miss onthe Hall. covasioe: Mr. B. B, Howell, of Osceola, Ark. was the” Biter and, broth ers, Mrs. L. May*and. Dr. Howell, 01 42038 Finney and Mr. and Mra. Geo. A. Howell, of Kirkwood, a few days the past week. Mr. Howell was graduated, from Roger Williams University twenty years ago and also studied medicine two years at Meharry. For several years he faught séhool and ran a farm, but finding the rich productive soil giving out a fortune he began devoting his entire time to agricultur- al pursuit. His holdings eonvinee one that scientific farming is the most beautiful ‘nd lucrative oceupation that one ean pursue. _ Mr. Howell states that this year x few “Negro farmers in his section of the country have recived as. high as $8,000 for their crop of cotton alone. ST. JAMES ‘NOTES ‘St. James was especially favored Sunday with several of the most dis- tinguished church men of the great A, M. E. Church. At eleven o'clock Rt. Rev. Levi J. Coppen, Presiding Bishop ‘of the Fourth Episcopal Dis- trict, was introdaced by our own Bisb- op H. Hisattes ‘Parks, as one of the ablest pulpitters in’ ‘the connection. He preached, an . instatetive and in- spiring sermon that will long be re- membered: Dr. Jobn R, Hawkins, finan- cial seeretary, whose oratorical abil- ity is known thronghout the eountry. worshiped with us. At three o’clock Rev. Dobbins, of Wayman, preachéd the sueramental sermon, which was full of fire and enthusiasm. After the collection was taken Bishop Parks or- ‘dained Rev, E. R, Garner elder. The ordiaation service was very impressive. ‘Tho bishop then consecrated the ele- ‘ment of the Lord’s Supper and 212 communed. The evening service was largely attended Dr. J. E. Beard, a delegate to the Federal Council, preached. Dr. C. M. Tanner, author ‘and pastor, and brother of the fs- mous artist, H. ©. Tamnér, worshiped with us It was a day of feasting. Remember the five o'clock service Christmas morning. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WES- STER GROVES CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND SECOND YEAR ) OF PASTORATE The celebration opened November 26, 1926, with the anniversary sermon, preached by Reverend S. A. Love. Text: Rom. 12: 1. It was very inspir- ing to all. Sunday evening, Rev. J. H. Clayborne preached, theme: "!!Comg, and Let Us Reason Together.’’ He preached an sble sermon, and we in. deed witnessed a pentecostal shower at the opening of the celebration. Monday evening, November 27, the ‘Sunday school rendered 1s splendid. ‘stograni which was weil attended and enjoyed by all present. | ‘Puseday evening, November 38, the ‘% ¥. P. U. rendered a short but inter- ‘seting program after which Rev. E. W., \lexander preached a syul-stirring ser- mon, text, Leviticus 25:J1.. The Kirk. | THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS “Wood Choral Club furnished splendid munsie~for-the“evening,—————-—— “Wednesday evening, November 29 ‘The Mission Circlo rendered a pro: gram, It was women’s night and their program certainly was appropriate for the occasion and was financially: the banner night. ms Thursday motning,. November 30 the Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. J, W. Taylor, After hearing such a wonderful sermon we had din- ner and all enjoyed the feast. Thurs. day ovening the Literary Aid rendered a program which was a success, Friday evening, December 1,'a part of the scholars of the Douglass School rendered a selection. “We also listened to an address: by Prof. T. A. Moore, principal of the school. He spoke on the necessity of trained leaders, His address was inspiring and helpful: to all. iE “Sunday morning, December 3, 11 A.M. the organization of the ehureb was related by Sister Louise Bolden and Deacon Wm. Wright and Sister Mary Boyd. All listened attentively while they took us back 50 years when tho church was organized and it was indeed very interesting. \ After church was dismissed a lunch was served. Sunday afternoon, 3:30, Reverend D. Johnson preached a spiritual sermon. The administering of the Lord’s Sup- per followed the sermon, The Holy Ghost was with us in the winding up of the eclebration as well as in the begin: ning. It was both spiritually and financi- ally a success, Rev. E. J. Buckner, PASTOR. MARRIAGE LICENSES Reuben Johnson. ,....+.2816 Laclede Mrs, Belle Hall......:...4175 Pairfux Joba Eliot Cosby..........2339 Seott Mrs. Gussie Edwards.1102 S. Cardinal Byrd Mitchell Brown.,..3940 Finney Lorens Alberdia Hence. Nateliez, Miss. Fred D, Nailing..../,....3107 Luens Birdie Wilkins..........3128' Lawtow Charley Henry Adams. ...2526 1-2 Bell Lulabelle Brown...........3027 Clark Charles Caldwell.........2239 Walnut Mary Watkins.........2310 Chestnut Stephen Adolph Wright...724 Aubert Alice M. Harris....5250 Westminster Lutebio Griffith. ...5...4960 Cottage Mary E. Headd.........4560 Cottage Harry Miller...........-1010 Morgan Lee Anna Wilson........1010 Morgan BB. Minewethers:....5887 Laclede Cecelia Waters..........2015) Laclede Goo, Douglas.........0.++4.26 Moore Mrs, Mary Rosozell.........1617 Pipe Edward Boyd. ...........,.2306 Pine Lorena “Bfobks.:.:..-...2113 “Walnut Charley Davis....%.....2311a Morgan Mrs, Nora Stevenson...02311 Morgan Frank Newson..........-Mudison, IIL Mrs, Lula Perry,.......-Madison, I Lawrence Sutton.....Webster Groves Mary Barnette......1020 N. Jefferson James Lackland......:....2655 Lueas Margaret L. Russell......2655 Lucas William Braxton... ...3936 West Belle Mrs, Lillie Brown.......4056a Finney CLAYTON ‘ Benjamin Arnold............Kirkwood Geneva Allen .....2...... Kirkwood Alie Roy Wilson......,.Anglam, Mo. Eva Hamilton...........Anglum, Mo. Advice given in all matters “of Life, Give Luck in Business, and Speculations, Law Suits, Settle Lover's Quarrels, brings separated together, makes "peace and happiness in family. MRS. A. CROWLEY Clairvoyant, Fortune Teller Spirit Medium, 6125 Easton Ave. Wellston or Hodiament Car Phone, Colfes 1711 : The LOWELL BAR oe ay ad Re Arnett’s Restaurant and Garden A Good Place to Park Astomeblien Take ‘Through Broadway Cer te 1000 North. Walk Must ‘Ome Biot, 620 Melly Ave. = ‘St. Louis, Miscou SWAN'S CANDY KITCHEN ‘2750. Laclede = Candy season-has just opened a! Swan’s Catidy Kitchen. All kinds of candy made to order. Candy made while you wait. In addition, we will serve all kind ef hot drinks, punch and chocolates, hot ehili and oyster stew at night. Parties or clubs. served by arrangement. , Give usa call and you be satis fied. Everything fresh and neatly served. J, Swan, Proprietor. | OPENED UNDER NEW MAN- AGEMENT ‘We wish to announee to our friends aod patrons, that The West End But: fet and Cafe, North Market and Whit- tier Streets, ia now opened under now management. ‘We will _be glad to meet our, friends and patrons. First clam ‘wines and liquors. Mr. Chester W. Smith, Prop, Mr. Heary P, Seball, ‘Manager. Ask your dealer. for Johansen Bros. ‘Best for. wear,- prisa, styts, equality in the market. é, DEATHS OF THE WEEK Job. W. Jefferson, 2640 Papin, ..,..51 ‘Talia White, 2130 Chestnut........72 Ida Green, 537a So. 23rd at. .......48 Job: Pitman, 4341 St. Ferdinand, .29 Ore Jackson, 2318 N. Broadway. ...27 Mariah Decatur, 3230 Chouteau....76 San Gidden, 2720 Adams..........47 Beatrice Smith, City Hospital ......23 Abron Green, 4206 Margaretta.....23 Joseph J, Brown, 1442 O'Fallon, ...18 Herry Hamilton, 102 8. Channing. 1 Violx Yates, 320 8. Compton ......31 Giles Baker, 1926 Chestnut ........35 Catherine Haley, 6718 Idatio...,..74 Francis Thompson, 3208. 7th......44 Baby Chism, Webster Grove, Mo... Charley Brown, 417 8, 6th. .........55 Aiminda Clay, 2831 Adama ........30 Lacy Martin, Kirkwood, Mo,......71 Emina “Jones, 1418 Wash rear... .66 Like Ashby, 2120 Chestnut........42 RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE - We are assured in Holy Writ of the instability and yanity of man’s days when the Psalmist likens his brief spa’ of existence to tho grass in the fielis, which groweth in the morning and is cut down in the evening, and thovzh constantly reminded of the sig- nificance of these words by the daily recurrence of death and disaster, yet we ure none the less bereaved when onesif our immediate family circle or ‘riewds is stricken and summoned into ‘the great beyond, and, Whereas, the Grim Reaper, with his sickle keen and relentless real, has again invaded the circle of the St. Louis Walden Alumni Association and cut down another beloved membier,— one most active and untiring in his ef. forts to" enblunee our usefulness, en courage and advance our enterprise ani! interests, and whereas this, Asso: ciation realizes most keenly tie full mensure of the loss we have sustained in the untimely death of Trueman II. Bokion, and deeply deplores that a life 80° promosing, a young manhood 0 no: ble und true, an example of virtues rare, hax not been suffered to blossom and expand here on earth into the ma furet and perfoct flower of maphood, but has been summoned into the pres: ener of bis Maker to hear the blessed encomiun, ‘Thou has been faithful over-a few things, behold I will, make thee ruler over many.” ‘Therefore, Be it Resolved, That this Asweintion hay sustained an irrepar able loss in the death of Dr. Bolden, whose hearty co-operation, genial smile, and friendly band clasp itispired us an} endemted bim to ux as a friend and brother whose memory and influ: ence will live with us when his mortal clayt has returned to mother earth, sinee “No hfe can be pure in its: purpose tind stoong in its strife and all life not be purer and stronger thergby,’? Mesolved, That we, ux un Associa: H6m;-strive individually to emulate his Virtues and follow the splendid exam- ple he has set before us of faithful Mieas and loyalty to our God, onr_fdm- ily, our friends, our profession and our institutions; thut whether the — sum- long comes to us in the heat of thé nomdsy sun or in the evening shad ows, We too May weap the drapery of our couch about us ind lie down to pleagant dreams"? Resvived, That we extend to the be- reaved family, our sympathy and con- dolence with the assurance that we imourn with them; their loss is our lose and while it is bard w™ comprehend and doubly hard to reconcile our will to ‘His, who doeth all things well, yet we commend them to God who ip His in- jimte merey and wisdom in able ,to bind or broken Hearts and give us balm, consolation and a perfect -sub- mission to His will, Be it Further Resolved, That a copy of there resolutions be sent to the be reaved family, the St. Louis Argus and sjread upon the minutes of the Wal den Alumni Association, * Respectfully submitted, , : Sophia Jackson Smith, (Dr. J. T. Caston, MRS. CATHERINE HALEY DIES Mrs, Catherine Huley, wife of Luke, and mother of James I., Hattie and Anthony Simmons; died at the family residence, §718 Idaho Ave., Wedriesday, December 15,7 1916, at 1 um, Funeral Saturday, December 16, from Quifin’s Chapel A. M, E. Chureh, Minnesota and Bowen Streets, at i p. m.. Rev. B. W. Stewart and Rey, T. l..- Wathon officiating. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Alma Temple, who departed this life December 14, 1915: "A precious one from us has gone, ‘The voice we love “in still A pliner in vacant intour home, Whieh never can’ be filled.’* “Though lost I heard her little voice eaj] mamma, And, felt ber tender little hands, She's gone, but not forgotten, By the ones who loves her still.’? Sadly missed by mother, father and rather. Mrs, C/T. Temple. ‘IN MEMORIAM Ta sad, but loving rememberance of my dearly beloved husband, William Nhamley, who passed away December 4, 1916, : The Lord said, ‘‘You have finished; eome up higher.”? - Yeu, you have’ finished your work, hustiand, dear; ‘ You have won a crown in heaven, as ewan ese ° @08 SOOTT AED CO. (Undertebers, 2983 Pine St ‘Fiséne, Camara] 1814, Bam 2008 Manicuring We Facial Massage _ Do You Believe in ? 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Corner Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Xmas and Holiday Coods I have a complete line of fine Candy, Nuts, Figs, Dates, Raisins.and Fruits, (Imported and Domestic) If you want fresh NUTS and FRUITS for XMAS at reason- able prices don’t go elsewhere. ite ee oe a My Secialty: Fancy Baskets of -Fruits made to onder from 50¢ to'$5.00. Everything guaranteed. first- class. I carry also a full line of Fres#i Fish, Oysters and and Vegetables . + . Am ms Stanley Green Lindell 4722 ‘“DER-MA-TAB | FOR YourH AND BEAUTY. “Dermatas,’’ the best known hair grower in the world. You are entitled to the best; therefore you should insist om using Dermatas, The demand for this preparation is increasing each day by those who have used it. Special inducements to agents, Guaranteed by Dermatas Mfg. Co., Mrs. P, W. Donna vant, prosident, 9749 Walnut St, St Louis, Mo. FOR SALE FOR STORAGE CHARGE To FE. H. Ponath, Fred G. aby an¢ Mrs. Amélia Frances. © |" You and each of you~aro hereby notified and required to pay the ar rears or amounts due from you sever ally for the storage and charges ot goods, wares, merchandise and chat tels deposited by you or in your name respectively in our warehouses, 2212 14 and 16 Wash Street and 2217-19 Wash St., St. Louis, Miasouri, That sueh payment be made before Satur day, December 16, 1916, and notice is hereby given that in ense of your neglect or default to make such pay ment “your goods will be sold to pay said storage and charges at our ware houses, 2212 to 16 Wash St., and 2217 19 Wash St. on Saturday, December 16, 1916, sale to commence at 10 o’clock a. m. Bt. Louis, Mo; Now. 29, 1914. ‘i New York Storage. Co., >, @ G. Gibson, Pres. OPEN AT NIGHT - I wish to announce that my parlors will open at night after October 2 Customers will be received by sppoint- ment. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, 3001 Lawton Ave. Both phones, - * Kin. Cen.9616-R - A: Jackson & Son _ ACME STOVE REPAIRER Repairs Farsiced For Any Old Stove 2643 LucasAve. -- St.Louis, Mo Pago 6 FOR YOUTH AND BEAUTY. uso Hor-Ton-s Youthful Brown Skin Powder and Vanishing Cream. ‘Price 2c. Made only by Evelyn Horton Mfg. Co, 4188 W. Belle Plas, Bt. Louis, Mo. Liberal terms to agents. Real gold-filled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it. Bale Monday and Teesday at Harry G. Douglass, Preseription Drag- gist Quality and Service Store, 2400 North Pendleton -Avenue. We actually sell: you the gemuine gold-filled eyeglasses or spectacle frames, guaranteed to amay 110th 19- Karat gold filled, and to wear for tem years. Similac glasses cleewhere, §2.80 up. With these frames is a pair ef our genuine periscopic. crystal lenses, fitted free by our, expert optician, whe has had years Of experience in fitting glasses. For only one dollar. Special Jensen extra. © $3.50 rimless glasses, $2.25; $5.00 bifocals, two pairs in ome, for $3.00. Similar glasses elsewhere, $4.00 and 96.00. PIPE FITTER Steam and Hot Water Radiator A Specialty. All Kinds of | Stoves ‘Repaired. Call . . . | E. M. Paschall 4314-a Lucky St. Louis, Mo. For Sale ” Best. bargain on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. 441 W. Belle. os Si J. E, Mitchell, Argus Office Negro Business DIRECTORY --- Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Out rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. 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. for Daniel White. (5-19) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room, hot and cold water, furnace heat, electric lights. For gentleman. 4147 West Belle Place. (4-10-20). FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room with all conveniences. Use of free phone. Mrs. Annie Wade, 819 N. Ewing Ave. FOR RENT: Nice furnished room to gentlemen preferred. 2629 Walnut St. FOR RENT: Family of two have neatly furnished room for $225, including free phone, electric lights, etc. Lintell 1864W 1221 W. Belle. FOR SALE.—Two hundred dollars cash down, will buy a six-room brick house with granitoid basement, 4212 St. Ferdinand Ave., for $2,150. Will take for the most by the month. Call at 1308 N. Grand Ave. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms for nice couple or gentlemen. Call at 3317 Lawton Ave. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms with all convenience. 3236 Pine St. FOR RENT: Two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping, or one furnished. 4263 Lucky. (4-11-10). FOR SALE: The owner says "sell." This is the best bargain on W. Belle. A five and six room single flat. Gas and electric fixtures. In first class condition. Terms to suit. Sev. J. E. Mitchell, 2341 Market. Phone. Bom. 1452. FOR RENT: Two unfurnished rooms, light and well ventilated, with running water. Inquire upstairs 2838 Morgan St. (1-12-15.) FOR RENT: Four rooms and bath, electric light and telephone; hot water heat. Apply Rev. R. H. C. Sydnor, 3051 Finney. (4-12-15.) FOR RENT: Large front room, neatly furnished, with good family. Price reasonable. No "good-timers." 4047 West Belle. (2-12-15.) FOR RENT: First and second floor front, suitable for two or three gentleman at $1.50 each, bath and gas. Phone or call Sunday, Lindell 4424W., 3406 Pine St. (4-12-15.) FOR RENT: Furnished room with modern conveniences, for one or two gentlemen. Call Lindell 5397R. 4233 West Belle. (4-11-24.) FOR RENT: Two nicely furnished rooms with all conveniences. Bath and phone on the first floor. 3523 Lawton. Phone Lindell 4729R. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room with all modern convenience. Call at 4046 Cook Ave. Phone, Lindell 3809R. FOR RENT...One neatly furnished front room in private family. Cheap. 3415 Lawton Ave. FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished front rooms suitable for gentlemen or man and wife. 4046 Cook Ave. Phone Lindell 3809R (4-11-3). FOR RENT: One room 4338 Cottage Ava. Furnished or unfurnished. 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. A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ CHAS. S. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue. FOR RENT: Nearly furnished room, moderately convenient, including pio- ho. For one or two gentlemen, pre- ferred. Mrs. Liza Shelton, 3621 Coz- ens. (1-11-24.) FOR RENT: Nearly furnished front room, with gas, hot and cold water. For one or two gentlemen. 2926 Lawton Ave. (1-11-24.) FOR RENT: Nearly furnished room with all conveniences. Furnace heat, hot and cold water. 4053a Cook Ave. Reasonable price. FOR RENT: Nearly furnished room with modern convenience, furnace heat. Call Lindell 4474W, at 4322 West Belle. Mrs. Butler. (1-11-24.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms. Furnace heat, hot water, electric lights. Phone, Lindell 5554. Call 4329 West Belle. FOR SALE: Lumber, suitable for building or kindling purposes. Apply to janitor, West Presbyterian, Maple and Maryville. FOR RENT: Six room residence. 1906 Labadie Ave., occupied by owner. Open for inspection. Apply, Hutchins Inge, real estate. 2645 Law- ton Ave. Phone, Central 5396L. FOR RENT: Room, furnished or un- furnished. Moderately convenient. 1020a Pendleton Ave., between Page and Higliamont car lines. FOR RENE: Furnished room with all modern conveniences. 4010 West delle Place. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room for nice gentleman, with electric lights and free phone. Near three car lines. 3314 Franklin Ave. (4-11-10). FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room in private family. Reasonable. 3415 Lawton. (4-11-17). FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms for couple or a gentleman. 4430 W. Belle. All modern conveniences. Apply Mrs. Harverson, 4430 W. Belle. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room in private family for gentlemen. All conveniences. 1921 Goode. Lindell 1913L. (4-12-8). FOR RENT: Five-room cottage, large yard. 3037 Fair Ave., at $11.50. George H. Shatley, 826 Chestnut St., or 3207 Lawton Ave. SPECIAL NOTICE All young women out of employment who can furnish good references would do weil to register in the Y. W. C. A. Employment Agency at 703 N. Garrison Ave. Girls and women who are skilled in needle work, cooking and any kind of handicraft work are invited to take part in the woman's exhibition at Y. W. C. A. last week in October. BE BEAUTIFUL BY USING THE PARRISHSTYLE TREATMENT Every woman loves love but love loves only the beautiful women. Do you desire a complexion that is beyond criticism—fres from pimples and blackheads, a fair and beautiful neck; hands and arms that attract by their magnetic beauty? If you would attain these things then you will hastily purchase our beauty preparations and start your quest for beauty perfection to-day. Full treat- ment prepaid $1.00; trial treatment 50c. REMIT BY MONEY ORDER. PARRISHSTYLE LABORATORY Desk C. 104 Caledonia Rochester, N. Y. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS HOW ARE YOUR EYES? You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have than tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT. 2335 Market St. FAR WEST CHAPTER NO. 2, R. A. M. meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good-standing welcome. 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. Mary James, W. S., 2735 Francis St St. Louis Chambera, No. 2768, meets at Williams' Chapel, 3232 Pine St. Mrs. Susie Powell, W. G. M., 3317 Lawton Ave Mrs. Annie Casey, W. S., 2930 Pine St Carmation Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America meets the first Monday night of each month beginning Feb. 7th, 1916, at Tabernacle Hall, corner of Beaumont and Morgan sts. All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Elizabeth S. Gamble, W. G. M 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 monitor or call the secretary's office. Phone. Delmar 4299L HELP THE BLIND Buy Your Brooms and Mops From the Missouri Association for the Blind. Insist on Your Grocer Keeping Them. Make This a Practice. The Missouri Association for the Blind is doing a very commendable work for the unfortunate blind in our city. A visit to their factory will convince anyone of the good work that how enthusiastic these men are at their work. These men are anxious to work; they are glad to work; their mops and brooms are just as good as any you may see on the market. How You Can Help You can help these men by buying their brooms and mops at your grocery store or phone direct to their factory. They sell wholesale and retail. Insist on having their goods when you are ready to buy your next broom. The more the demand, the more men can be employed. The men receive a salary and are taught the trade. The Colored men have a foreman, Mr. A. B. Jackson, 3037 Pine Street, and while he is blind, he can inspect the mops and detect any defect quicker than a man with two good eyes who is not trained. Their work is good. Call for their brooms and mops. WONDERFUL Spirit Medium RETURNED FROM INDIA Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khiron is now an honorary member of the Great White Coast University, by the profession as the leader of Occult Science. President of the Mediame World Association. He tells you exactly what troubles or worries you: what will bring success a second chance, what will help you conquer conditions to gain your wish in Business, love or marriage to win the love of any one, even away; whom and when you will marry, and more absolute facts than you know. Call and see for yourself. All students are confidently accredited. Meillum graduated. READINGS, SCORETS. 6221-A EASTON AVE Graduate of Boston Public Research Society, London, England, and Occult College of India. LODGES Mother's Cook Book All that is beautiful shall abide. All that is base shall die. Some Simple Soups. As soups are both nourishing and easy to prepare it is wise to have a large repertoire of them to serve as luncheon and dinner dishes. Quick Mutton and Potato Soup. Add a cupful of cold mashed potatoes to six cupfuls of mutton stock. Reheat, season to *taste* and thicken with two beaten eggs added with half a cupful of cream just before taking up. Put two pounds of the knuckle of veal into three quarts of water, with a carrot, an onion, a clove, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme to season. Reheat six cupfuls of this stock, add a half cupful of cooked vermicelli, a tablespoonful of chopped parsley, a grating of nutmeg and the yolk of an egg blended with a half cupful of milk. Reheat but do not boll. Strain and reheat one can of tomatoes. Add a half cupful of sago and cook until the sago is clear. Add two cupfuls of veal stock, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce to season, and when boiling hot serve at once. Cut a chicken into small pieces and put into a kettle with two tablespoonfuls of pearl barley, a pinch of caraway seed and a head of lettuce cut fine. Cover with two quarts of cold water, simmer four hours, skimming when necessary. Strain through a sieve, season to taste and serve. Chicken Consomme. Cut up a chicken and put into a kettle with three pounds of the knuckle of veal and four quarts of stock. Add an onion, two cloves, two leeks, and three stalks of celery. Add a teaspoonful of salt, simmer for three hours, skim, strain and cool. Remove the fat, reheat, season to taste and serve. Wash half a cupful of rice and boil fifteen minutes then drain. Add a quart of veal stock, simmer until the rice is done, rub through a sieve and reheat. Thicken with the yolks of two eggs beaten smooth, with half a cupful of cream, season to taste and serve very hot with croutons. For a thickening butter and flour may be used instead of the egg. Slice thin six fresh young carrots. Fry brown in butter, add sugar and salt and sufficient beef stock to make the required amount of soup. Simmer until the carrots are tender, put them through a sieve, reheat and serve with croutons. A binding of butter and flour may be used if desired. Nellie Maxwell Fish can not sing or dance, or attend dinner parties—except in an unfortunate capacity—but they have souls, said Dr. Paul Bartsch, curator of the National Museum, before the Aquarium Society. "If you want to know whether a certain fish is kindly disposed to you, look at its face," advised Dr. Bartsch. "The physiognomy of a fish reveals its character, just in the same way that a man's most secret traits are imprinted on his face." "If a human being has a soul, why not concede one to other animals? Man is a physical organism, only different from other organisms in that his is more perfectly developed. It'is certain fish are temperamental—some fish are sluggish, others are lively." The Whale and the Eagle. 2. There are two animals that puzzle naturalists more than any others. They are Nature's submarine and aeroplane—the whale and the eagle. It is known that whales occasionally descend as far as 3,000 feet below the surface of the sea—a depth at which, from the pressure of water, they ought to be crushed flat. Why they are not injured naturalists have yet to discover. It is this pressure that prevents a modern submarine from descending more than some 300 feet. Eagles have been seen, through telescopes, to fly with apparent ease from 30,000 to 40,000 feet above sea level. At that height no human being can live, owing to the rarefaction of the air. How the birds live and fly at far greater heights than man can endure is another question still unanswered. Pearson's Weekly. Motorcycles may supplant cavalry in war. Compared with cavalry movements the motorcycle has done things which seem incredible. On Memorial day a report was received at Fort Bliss of a handit raid 54 miles away. Exactly two hours later the motorcycle company was on the spot. A few weeks later another raid was reported 18 miles from Fort Bliss. The motorcycle company reached tills place in 30 minutes. The first trip would have taken a troop of cavalry two days and the second four hours. German Veal Soup. Saratoga Soup. Chicken Broth. Chicken Consomme. Savory Rice Soup. Puree of Carrots. Better Than Cavalry. In the Midst of Plenty Many Are Starving Themselves to Death I may surprise many readers by mentioning the fact that notwithstanding our markets are full, and the wheels of industry moving with unprecedented steadiness, keeping the dinner kettle of every able-bodied person full of things to eat, we have many among us who believe themselves intelligent, and yet are starving to death. The human body represents the most complicated piece of machinery known to man. To maintain it we must supply it with albumin found in meats, beans and some of the other vegetables. It must have starch or sugar found in bread, potatoes and sweets. We must have fats, also, found in meats, nuts and so on, and, of course, pre-eminently in butter and good milk. The body also demands certain salts such as are found in many of the vegetables if they are not robbed of them by being soaked in water before or during the process of cooking. The lower animals know somehow what foods nature demands to keep up healthy bodies and a strong physical development, while man's artificial life has extinguished that intuition which may have existed during his primitive existence. Today we must urge our educators to teach children of understandable age the scheme of selecting a rational combination of foodstuffs. At present we want real all-round family physicians whom mothers can consult as to how to feed their little flocks, including the grown-ups of the household as well as the small children. Proper feeding is one of the necessary factors in the development of the human body and in preserving a natural resistance to cancer and other diseases. A. The body also demands certain salts or vegetables if they are not robbed of them or during the process of cooking. These constituent parts of the diet The lower animals know somehow up healthy bodies and a strong physical life has extinguished that intuition primitive existence. Today we must urge our educator able age the scheme of selecting a ratio At present we want real all-round can consult as to how to feed their life of the household as well as the small c Proper feeding is one of the neces the human body and in preserving a no diseases. POULTRY POINTERS Lice will affect fowls at this time of year when you have the impression it's too cold. Use common coal oil on roost and get rid of them. If the mother hen has scaly legs, the chicks are mighty sure to contract the disease. Use coal oil and grease on their shanks freely. A bronze tom when full matured should weigh 36 pounds, and if you get that size, you have a large bird, although many exceed that weight. If you want your poultry house to be snug and warm, cover the walls early with tarred paper on the inside. It will last much longer on the inside. See that your dropping boards are all in their places, perfectly level, never slanting, and see that the young fowls begin to take to roosts early. Don't provide artificial heat for your fowls if the weather should get bitter cold, but have your house naturally warm and sufficiently filled with fowls to keep the room warm. Earth floors are the best for poultry if they can be kept dry; but if not, then plank is the best, as cement or brick cause disease of the foot, as it is unyielding to the scratching of the fowls. Always gather the eggs at noon and at night when the weather is cold, otherwise you will have heavy losses, especially if you are catering to private customers for the output of your eggs. Watch for sorehead in the chickens as soon as the weather changes to wet or damp. Turkeys are likely to become affected with it, too. Some Things That Are New. Matches can be waterproofed by dipping them in melted paraffin. A stand to which an automobile engine of any size can be belted and turned to any desired position has been invented to facilitate the work of repair men. For warming the hands there has been invented a small, perforated tube containing an asbestos pad within which is a wick to be soaked in benzine and lighted. A Greek inventor has produced a machine which automatically cleans and packs more than 150 cases of currants an hour without contact of human hand or foot. For electric welders a helmet made of fiber has been developed that is both cooler and lighter than the metal ones heretofore used and also protects a wearer against stray currents. A small bag of unsinked latex intended inside a piano just under the lid will absorb dampness and prevent the strings rusting. A preparation of solidified glue which can be used instead of rubber for many purposes has been invented by a German scientist. An inventor has combined a phonograph and an electric table lamp, the sound waves being directed against the shade for distribution. An inventor living at Troy, N. Y., has patented a laundry machine that irons a skirt over a conical roller at a single operation. One of the newer devices to aid the deaf to hear is entirely enclosed in a small cylinder, which in held by a handle like that of a forgortie. An inventor has brought out an automobile jack made in three sections, the upper telescoping into the second and the latter into the lower one. STAR OF THE MOVIES Jose Colling. Miss Collins takes a prominent part in many of the Pathe feature films. Six Flags Have Flown Over The Territory That Now Is Included in State of Texas Six flags have flown over Texas, including the banners of three foreign powers—France, Spain and Mexico. First came the French flag, which was carried down the Mississippi river to the Gulf of Mexico by the intrepid La Salle; following this was the Spanish emblem, first thrown to the breeze under the direction of the Franciscan priests; then came in succession the Mexican flag and the Lone Star emblem of the Republic of Texas. The Stars and Stripes followed the Lone Star, but was supplanted for a time by the Stars and Bars of the Confederacy. In the struggle for ascendancy among these various groups, it is needless to say that much blood has been spilled and countless tragedies have taken their places on the pages of history. The history of the Republic of Texas is one of the most unique examples of national sovereignty that the world has ever seen. A province of 30,000 people won independence from a nation of several millions. But these 30,000 were generally men of sturdy Anglo-American stock. A few years later these same fearless and independent Texans voluntarily gave up their sovereignty to become one of the galaxy of stars under the banner of the United States. Making Soap from Sugar. The discovery is announced of a method of manufacture of soap from sugar, of which Germany has plenty, instead of from oil, which is scarce. In the past it has been possible to use sugar only in soaps that had little value. By the new method, it is claimed, the soap produced is not fine and delicate, but It acts as efficiently in salt water as in fresh—a fact that may make the soap valuable for the navy. Articles that formerly had to be sent to chemical laundries can be washed with this new kind of soap. The finest kinds of silks, it is alleged, not only are not harmed by it, but their colors are brought out brilliantly as if new. In addition, the sugar soap seems to be responsible for a minimum of the weas and tear occasioned by old fashioned cleaning soaps. (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) LESSON FOR DECEMBER 17 THE HOLY CITY. LESSON TEXT—Rev. 21:1-7, 23-27. GOLDEN TEXT—Bshold, the taberacle of God is with men, and he shall well with them, and they shall be his sople.—Rev. 21:2. As we approach the end of the year, our minds turn from the imperial city, where last we have any authentic record of Paul, to the eternal city in which he has so long resided. In lesson ten we studied Jesus Christ in his resurrection glory, the source of all power, King of Kings and Lord of kords for the redemption of the human race. In Lesson 11 we studied the glorified Christ who is actually working through his churches as the representatives of his kingdom upon earth. The succeeding chapters describe in symbols and pictures the discipline and training of God's people during the long generations that followed. In the lesson for today, we have a vision of the final triumph of Christianity when it shall have accomplished its work of redemption in his world. The New Heaven and the New Earth (Rev. 1-7). John in vision saw the conummation of the work of Christianity, the visible answer to the prayer which Jesus Christ taught his disciples to pray, "thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as in heaven." Heaven, as well as earth, has been invaded and polluted by sin, but both alike are to be made new. (I Peter 3:10, 11, 13). The true Jerusalem, of which Solomon's was but a type, is of heavenly and divine origin. It comes down out of heaven from God. We know nothing of the inhabitants of the universe of which we are a part, but here we have some scriptural indication of that place where God's children are to be with him eternally. The kingdom of God is among you, but it is eventually to be with God and Jesus in a peculiar and beautiful way. John's announcement came from out of heaven and out of the throne. (1) It was a tabernacle of God with men; rather he shall 'tabernacle with men' he shall his tent among us (John 1:14 R. V. marg.) It is to be done eventually and permanently. This dwelling of the God among us lies at the foundation of the blessedness and glories which are to follow. (2) They shall be his people. Israel had been his people; all nations are to be his people in the fullest sense. (3) God himself shall be with them, not only his tabernacle but he, himself visibly, personally. (4) He shall be their God, acknowledged in all his infinite claims, and he to them all that God is of love, power, wisdom, holiness and glory. (5) He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will not be a single grief or heartache, unsatisfied longing or tear, for God shall wipe them away, and they will stay wiped away. (6) Death shall be no more. Of all the enemies, death is the last one which shall be taken from the earth. It is sweet to know that this last enemy is to be conquered. (7) There shall be no mourning, crying or pain any more. Every sorrow, agony, remorse, gloom, disappointment gone forever; death, tears, mourning all passed away. It is hard for us to comprehend the majesty and sweep of this great and glorious promise. (See I Cor. 15). II. The Coming Light and Glory (vv. 22:27). The intervening verses are a wonderful description of the foundation walls and gates of the city. There will be no temple in that city for it will not be needed. Instead of the temple which stands for the temple of earth there is to be the presence of God, himself, but the lamb is also in the midst of it. Nothing can more forcefully impress upon us the deity and preeminence of Jesus Christ, the atoning lamb, slain before the foundation of the world. This city is to be a city of light and glozy. It will not be an illumination by gas nor electricity, for the glory of the Lord shall lighten it; Summary. What are the lessons for our day from this vision of the new heaven and the new earth? First: That the golden age of the Bible has not yet taken place. There are better times to come than anything the world has yet seen. Second: We have here the positive assurance of the success of our leader and the victory of Christianity in its conflict with evil. Third: The golden ideal of heaven is the means by which we can test our daily lives and the whole course of our conduct. The question we should constantly ask is, "Are we going to this heavenly ideal?" Fourth: The gates of that city are open; an angel is at each gate, and shall keep out all evil. God desires that all men everywhere should repent, and is not willing that any should perish. When the final assize shall have passed, no one will say that God did not give him a chance nor seek to inspire him to a place of eternal joy at his right hand. Again there is to be federation of the forces of good. Today we too often find Christian people divided. Invitation. "And the spirit and the bride say come, let him that he hearteth say come, and let him that is athirst come, and whoever will, let him take of the water of life freely." By REV. W. W. KETCHUM Director of the Practical Work Course, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT-For the gift of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:23. There is one word in this text which splits it into two parts and at the same time unites the text. It is the word "but," which we know grammatically as a disjunctive; that is, a word which while it separates, unites. On one side of this word "but" is light, life and salvation; on the other side is darkness, sorrow and death. The truth, on one side, sets the joy bells ringing in one's heart; tine unites the text. It is the word "but," which we know grammatically as a disjunctive; that is, a word which while it separates, unites. On one side of this word "but" is light, life and salvation; on the other side is darkness, sorrow and death. The truth, on one side, sets the joy bells ringing in one's heart; the truth on the other side tolls out a dolorous sound like a death knell. One part of the text is filled with the sunshine that kisses the roses and the illies into bloom; the truth on the other side is like the blackness of midnight. One side tells us about wages; the other side speaks hopefully of a gift. Wages or a gift, which? Let us look at the somber side of the text. "The wages of sin is death." Wages come to one in return for labor given. They are supposed to be the just compensation for services rendered. Sin here is represented as paying wages. I presume some have never thought of sin in just that way before. Sin has been considered as something over which we have control; when the fact is, sin is master of the one who commits it. This is the truth Christ states when he says: "Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin" (John 8:34). Now the text tells us that the slave of sin receives as his wage, death. The Scriptures make clear what this wage is. It is in the first place Physical Death. Contrary to the modern view that the death of man is natural, the Scriptures teach that it is unnatural. /Man is, according to the Scriptures, a triune being; body, soul, and spirit (I Thes. 5:23). It is the union of these three that constitutes his complete personality. The body, the soul, the spirit is each a part of himself and death which multitutes man by severing this union is a physical consequence of sin: "Wherefore as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned" (Rom. 5:12). Whatever else the modern view may deny of the teaching of the Word, it is in perfect agreement with this statement of the universal reign of death over man. This is an obvious fact that cannot be denied. But physical death is by no means all of the wage sin pays Awful as it is, more terrible by far is the Spiritual Death. which, because of sin, has passed upon all men. There is no truth against which man more strenuously rebels than this one, that he is spiritually dead; for if there is one thing he believes about himself, it is that he is very much alive. And so he may be in many ways, but not spiritually. The verdict of the Word of God is that he is "dead through trespasses and sins" (Ephes. 2:1-2). Thus our Lord indicated when he said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: And they that hear shall live" (John 5:25). It was not of the physically dead Christ was speaking, for shortly after this he spoke of those who are in their graves as hearing his voice and coming forth, some unto everlasting life and some unto the resurrection of damnation (vv. 28-29). The truth as Christ presents it is that as he has power to raise the physically dead, and will; so he has power to raise the spiritually dead; to quicken whom he will. But physical and spiritual death are not all of the wage sin pays. They are only the prelude to the full and final wages of sin which is Eternal Death. Spiritual death has already taken place in men. This is true of the entire human race, but blessed be God, spiritually dead men may live: "For the hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall, hear the voice of God; and they that hear shall live" (Jno. 5:25). To Nicodemus, Christ made it plain what men spiritually dead must do in order to live: "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so," said Jesus, "must the Son of Man be lifted up that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:14-15). Not to look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ as one's Savior is to remain spiritually dead and to remain spiritually dead is to receive finally the full wages of sin—eternal death (John 1:12: 3:36). What an awful solemnizing truth. But over against it is in the blessed word that "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Which shall it be, wages or a gift? Church Director St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Young Peoples' Societies, 5 to 7:30. Glass meeting. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Rev. William H: Peck, pastor. Class meeting, 8:00 p.m. J. W. Gar-Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church. Klu-sunday-school, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday, pastor. Northern Street—Sunday, 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 7:30 p.m. c. p.m. each pastor, resid. Tabernacle st. Preacini Boch, Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a. m. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery Sts., Sunday, Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. S. Pitcher, pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, Leffingwell and Bernard St.-Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 8:00. Reverend F. W. Alstork, the pastor, will preach special sermons, morning and evening. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Church, 221 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. Grant's A. M. E. Church, 6726 Black 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. Wayman A. M. E. Church, 23rd and Wash Street.—Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Endeavor: 6:30 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. 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, 4384 Lucky St. First Baptist Church of Kinloch, Mo.—Sunday, preaching 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. 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 Rev. P. W. Dunavant, Pastor, 2749 Walnut, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2024 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. Dr. J. Douglass Herben, Pastor. Lutheran Church, 1701 Morgan St. Sunday preaching 8 p. m. Sunday- school 3 p. m. Catechetical Insti- ction, Thursday, 8 p. m. Day School, every day, 9 a. m.-3 p. m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt. Asbury Memorial M. S. Church, 4291 Cottage Ave. Sunday school, 9:30 p. m. preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. Class meet- ing and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST GHURCH 2804 Laclede Avenue Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Préasbe- ging 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible Band at 5:30. Prayer services Thursday nights. Rev. E. Foster, Pastor. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church. 2727 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 am. Fridays 8 p.m. J. S. Weatherford. rector; R. Duke; assistant. Insure At all good stores 25¢ Better dent are u WALKOOD Insure Your Teeth At all good stores 25¢ Better than the dentifrice you are using now. USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of the conventional tooth paste, send it in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dent & Timer Building, New York, N. Y. "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Silk, Linen or Cotton 25c to $5.99 per pair Emery-Bever Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 100-103 EAST 500 ST. NEW YORK Northern Baptist Church, 408 S. 23d Street—Sunday services, prayer meet- ing, 5:30 a. m.; preaching, 11:30 a. m., and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, 7:30 p. m. each Monday; preaching, 8 p. m. each Wednesday; prayer meet- ing, 8 p. m. each Friday. Rev. J. A. Shields, pastor, residence, 406 S. 23d. Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2726 Pine St. Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Botherhood meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. S. A. Moseley, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Friday, 8 p. m. Rev. Timothy Font, 612 S. Garrison Ave., St. Louis, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 14:29 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. Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goods 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. m. and 8:00 p.m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a.m. 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. 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. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p. m.; Friday, praver meet- ing 8 p. m.; Missionary Society, first and third Tuesday in each month at 8 p. m. Rev. David Tyler, pastor. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash St., to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hodiamont car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. 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Farnum, the $100,000 Star in "FIGHTING BLOOD" The most thrilling outdoor photo play drama. In five reels. Tuesday, Blue Bird "THE END OF THE RAINBOW" Starting December 26 Every Tuesday Pearl White, of "Iron Claw" fame in "THE PEARL OF THE ARMY" Every Monday The Most Thrilling Serial Before the Public "THE YELLOW MENACE" Wednesday 'LIBERTY' AND "GRANT POLICE REPORTER" Thursday 'THE GIRL FROM FRISCO' Friday 'CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY' and 'THE HAZARDS OF HELEN' Every Saturday 'THE SCARLET RUNNER' And Gold Booster Plays. COMING TO THE COMET COMING TO THE COMET Tuesday, December 19 "PENDLETON'S CHOICE" A sensational prize-fight drama. COMING THURSDAY, JAN. 4 "JOSEPH IN LAND OF EGYPT" Every Monday The Latest Photo-play Serial "THE SHIELDING SHADOW" Every Wednesday "LIBERTY" Every Friday "THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" The Pendleton PENDLETON & FINNEY EXTRA SPECIAL Sunday, Monday and Tuesday December 17, 18, 19 "RACE SUICIDE" The social problem of the universe. Of vital importance to all young couples. Admission, 10 cents. Every Monday—"Liberty." Every Wednesday—"Girl From Pris- Every Wednesday—"Girl From Pris- Every Thursday — ''The Shielding Shadow.'' Every Friday and Saturday—''The Yellow Menace.'' That furnished room can be quickly rented. Advertise in the Argus. PEARL OF The menace of foreign spies working secretly in our midst, the dangers that come to America because of her unpreparedness, the steps our country must take if it intends to enforce the Monroe Doctrine and the weakness of the defense plans of the Panama Canal, are all dealt with in "PEARL OF THE ARMY," Pathe's serial of America First, produced by the Astra Film Corporation, which will—be shown at the New Movie Theatre beginning Tuesday, December 26. In this serial, Pearl White, as the American Joan of Aire, sounds a warning note to the nation. This warning is a timely one due to the fact that preparedness is more laguer in tests for theory, but is a problem for the pari- THE CLASSIEST SHOW OF THE YEAR. AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON It requires very little effort to come readily to the conclusion that the bill at the Booker Washington. Theater, this week, is the classiest program seen there this year. It is also a rarity, in that there is no black face comedian with his thread-bare burlesque and low comedy anties, but in his place is the natural performer with a display of real artistic talent, the kind that gives the finer appreciative qualities of the patron an inning, and affords a delightful evening for everyone without being offended by poignant travesty. Arthur. Simmons. entertains with songs and recitation. He has an excellent baritone voice, clear enunciation and neatness. Each of his numbers scores an applause. "Electricity" and Company present one of the most wonderfully weird demonstrations, in defiance of the power of electricity; ever witnessed. With high powered batteries shooting a thousand volts through her body, the lady lights a candle and a cigar with her finger tips; displays by blowing into a vacuum tube, a fiery stream of light and holds an ordinary are lamp carbon in her mouth from which she emits a brilliant light of 3,000 candlepower. All this comes to a climax when she, sitting in an electric chair, absorbs enough volts to kill an ordinary human without ill effect to herself. That all this is real is demonstrated by an attendant who causes a cloth to immediately take fire by coming-in contact with her hands, knees and soles of her feet. Tolliver and Chapple open their act with a conversational hot shot which is rich with witty sarcasm. "Roly Boly Eyes" is their first song number and a decisive hit. Miss Chapple wins applause singing "Love, Here Is My Heart" and Mr. Tolliver takes the house by storm in his character imitation and singing the 'Chinese Blues.' The pair closes with a character presentation of the latest Hawaiian song craze "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula." This team is brilliant with class and is making a big hit with the patrons. Bledseaux and Byrd, as the street sweeper and the maid, open in a nest of puns, which are full of real humor. They sing several songs and Miss Byrd throws her hearers into hysterics singing "Jelly Role." Mr. Bledseaux and his manikin furnish much comedy and his ventriloquism is well displayed in the manikin's duet with Miss Byrd and his promenade in the audience. The pair closes singing and dancing "The Shimme Shewabble." Chas. H. Turpin, proprietor of the Booker Washington Theatre, slipped away to Chicago this week on business and did not return in time to announce the next week's bill for his popular play house. It is safe to predict that he intends closing the year in a blaze of glory and the patrons are sure of another big show next week. If you wait until after January 1, to renew your subscription for the Argus, it will cost you $1.50. Pay now and save 50 cents. F THE ARMY rangers her natry entry the of ama ARL of stra be be- the warning that for atri- The serial is not fiction, it is a recital of plana against this nation which the author, G. W. McConnell, discovered in a recent investigation as a special writer. It unearths designs against the peace of the United States which is leading to a future menace. "Pearl of the Army" marks the first appearance of Pathe's fearless, peerless girl, Pearl White, since her triumphant engagement in "The Iron Claw." Don't fall to see the first episode, "The Traitor," at the Movie Theatre, Tuesday, December 26, the day after Christmas. Pay your Subscription before Jan. 1 "RACE SUICIDE" AT PENDLETON Theatre at Finney and Pendleton Avenues Will Show Great Educational Photo Drama on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday TRUTHFUL PORTRAYAL OF VITAL THINGS OF LIFE Sins of Parents and Disastrous Effects From the Time of Adam and Eve. Children Under Twelve Years Must be Accompanied by parents disease of Lust moral lesson. A small part an interesting of insects an manner of b young. This w the assistance mar of the N This play evil doers, pe couple who de dren until fa is too late. From a sta education and cide is a ph ceilent and s man, woman. Children un admitted unl Race Suicide, a six-part photo-drama, produced upon a lavish scale, deals with the social evils that have run rampant from generation to generation down through the ages to our present day, jeopardizing and dissipating our manhood and womanhood until the infinence of the death of the race is alarming. Theodore Roosevelt created a furore but a short time ago with his Race Suicide articles and speeches and caused universal discussion of this potent question. Some doctors say yes, some say no. Is it right to limit the birth of children? That's the question around which this stupendous photo-drama hinges. Mother love, its beauty of anticipation, its horror of disappointment, animal-like passions of the male species, the maternal and paternal instincts are all portrayed in a frank, yet refined and educational manner. The bloody European war with its ghastly depopulation of nations brings a new and more serious aspect to this momentous question. The sins of parents and the disastrous effects from the time Adam and Eve ate the "Forbidden Fruit" are graphically depicted. This is an age of advanced learning and of free thought. The veil of secrecy has been torn from social and sexual life and no longer concealed truth ensnares so many of our young. The Fool's Para- The Retina Moving 20th and M Open Daily From Every Day a 5 Part Feature Players in C With The Most Wonder On Monday THE VAMPIRES The Retina Moving Picture Show 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 p. m. Every Day a 5 Part Feature With the Most Famous Players in Connection With The Most Wonderful Serials of To-day On Monday, Nov. 27th THE VAMPIRES The Arch Criminals of Paris The Masked Men of Mystery, Fight to Maintain Their Mastery as the CRIME TRUST OF FRANCE You can watch these arch criminals of Paris once a week for nine consecutive weeks. Don't Fail to see them on Mondays ON TUESDAYS MISS BILLIE BURKE In GLORIAS ROMANCE NO higher standard has ever been attained in the art of cinematography than that achieved by the twenty chapter reel, "Gloria's Romance". No greater star has ever been made in the series, and has ever been assembled. No author greater than Rupert Hughes has ever been employed to write continuous photophy. No-producer has ever attempted such a great undertaking. No serial writer has ever been mendous patronage. Billie Burke in "Gloria's Romance" remains the SUPREME attraction. ON SATURDAYS THE SHIELDING SHADOW A new wonder serial in 15 Chapters. The Stars—Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Barry. Pictorial Weeklies—Mondays, Wed- nesdays and Fridays, portraying the most important events around the world. Ladies and Children 5c ADMIS "The Trooper OR FIGHTING Ladies and Children Especially Invited 5c ADMISSION 5c "The Trooper of Troop, K" OR THE FIGHTING TENTH CAVALRY SCENE AFTER SCENE OF DESPERATE ENCOUNTERS ON THE BATTLE FIELD AT CARRIZAL. HAIR RAISING FEATS OF DARING HORSEMANSHIP. THREE THRILLING PARTS, also "THE REALIZATION OF A NEGRO'S AMBITION." A Two Part Story of Love and Adventure. Theatre Managers in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Tennessee and Kentucky, Write at Once For Terms To LINCOLN MOTION PICTURE COMPANY W. H. KING, Branch Manager disease of Lust is depicted with a great moral lesson. A small part of the film, yet no less an interesting part, is devoted, to life of insects and animals, showing the manner of birth and rearing their young. This was made possible through the assistance of Prof. Raymond Ditmar of the New York Zoological Park. This play acts as a warning to all evil doers, particularly to the married couple who defer the happiness of children until fate steps in and decrees it is too late. From a standpoint of entertainment, education and reformation Race Suicide is a photo-drama that is par excellent and should be seen by every man, woman and child. Children under 16 years of age, not admitted unless accompanied by parents. Admission 10 cents. Sam Langford, "The Boston Tar Baby" slowly hammered Jim Johnson of Danville, Va., down to a 12th round knock-out at the Future City Athletic Club, Tuesday night. Johnson appeared an elegant specimen of muscle and brawn as he faced the Bostonian and succeeded in getting in many hard blows, but 'could not stop the forty-year-old veteran. This was the eighth meeting between the two. MR. JNO. P. GILES PURCHASES STATE RIGHTS FRANCHISE The Lincoln Motion Picture Co. of Los Angeles, Cmif, through Mr. W. H. King, their St. Louis representative, disposed of the state rights for the state of Arkansas for the sensational photoplay, "The Trooper of Troop K" to Mr. Jno. E. Giles, or Pine Bluff, Ark. The transaction involved over $1,000 and the Lincoln Motion Picture Company is to be congratulated for selecting Mr. W. H. King as their St. Louis representative. Mr. Giles left for Arkansas Wednesday morning and expects to play this picture in every city in the state. J. E. Green, the well known comedian, is in St. Louis this week enroute from Oklahoma. Bringing Picture Show Market St. from 1 to 11 p. m. 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