St. Louis Argus

VOL. V. NO. 39 WACO TEXAS EDITOR SERVING JAIL SENTENCE Given Year For Copying Article From Chicago Defender, Louisville News Appeals For Help, Calls Windy City Publication a Yellow Journal and Warns Press Against Copying Its Articles. The Louisville News severely criticizes the Chicago Defender, calling it a dangerous yellow journal, always quoted at a risk. The News takes this stab at the Defender because of the part it played in the unfortunate case of A. T. Smith, managing editor of the Pane Quinn Weekly, of Wace, Tex., who published a seathing editorial on the horrible burning and mutilation of Jesse Washington, an imbecile and half wit, who was the murderer of a white woman in Waco, nearly a year ago. Editor Smith was arrested and sentenced to one year in jail, not so much on account of the editorial, but because of copying an article from the Defender in which it was said Jessie Washington did not kill the woman, but her husband was the murderer. The News is asking for contributions to pay the county $1 per day to keep Editor Smith off the county roads and out of the "chain gang" during the time he must serve. City Federation Of Colored Women Executive Board Meeting of the City Federation of Colored Women was held Tuesday at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. V. O. Haley, chairman, presiding. Much business was transacted. Douglass Day will be celebrated February 11, 1917, under the auspices of the Educational and Literature Departments of which Mrs. Callie Edwards, 4591 St. Ferdinand St., is chairman. Next all-day meeting of the Federation will be held the second Saturday in March. The Night Session will be a public service under the auspices of the following six departments: Religious, Katie Vinegar, chairman; Settlement, Mrs. B. F. B. Fewer, chairman; Rescue, Mrs. Kitty Payne, chairman; Missionary, Mrs. Josie D. Baker, chairman; Temperance, Mrs. Maggie Cannon, chairman; Health and Hygiene, Mrs. Millie Thomson, chairman. Night Session of the June Meeting will be conducted by the Educational, Young Women, Children, and Recreation Departments, of which Mrs. Callie Edwards, Arsania M. Williams and Mrs. Nathan Howard, are the respective heads. At the September Meeting, it is expected that the Night Session will be held under the auspices of the Mothers' Department, Mrs. J. O. W. Alexander, chairman; Juvenile Court, Miss Sarah Young, chairman, and Social Service with Miss Lavania Carter as chairman. Every club is urged to join, and be represented at the March Meeting. Other department heads appointed by President Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner: Domestic Science, Mrs. Viola Elgin; Music, Mrs. Etta James Stanton; Suffrage, Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley; Art, Mrs. Pannle Vashon; Parliamentary Usages and Current Events, Mrs. Jessie D. Robinson; Auditor, Mrs. Ella Hollemann. The Officees of the Federation are: Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner, President; Mrs. M. J. Dickson, Vice-President; Mrs. Julia Clark, Vice-President; Mrs. W. D. Anthony, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Fannie Stanley, Assistant Recording Secretary; Mrs. Ida Fowler, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Pauline Green, Treasurer; Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, Chairman Executive Board; Mrs. Viola Elgin, Vice-Chairman Executive Board; Edithress, Mrs. Betta Eaton; Banking Committee, Mrs. Ida Taylor and Mrs. Annie Woodson; Chapain, Mrs. Katie Vinegar; Organizer, Mrs. B. F. Bowles. Mrs. Victoria Haley, the chairman of the Executive Board was granted a leave of absence for the March Meeting, and left Wednesday for Florida, and the South, in the interest of the National Association of Colored Wom- Chicago, January 4.—Somewhere in Chicago lives a wealthy family with an adopted baby that has turned out to be a Negro. The baby was brought from New Orleans by the couple, Thomas H. Agney, superintendent of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, said the couple came to him six months ago and wanted a baby. He was unable to supply one, but learned later they secured one elsewhere. Saturday he received a letter that the baby, when first taken, was white, but had turned dark and now has kinky hair—Ex. The St. Louis Argus A BRILLIANT RECEPTION TEN- DERED BISHOP KYLES January 3rd, 1917, the third day of the new year, marked one of the most brilliant affairs, at the parsonage of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, that was ever given in its history. The beautiful-fourteen room parsonage, with its glistening hardwood floors and electric lights, with other beautiful decorations, presented a very fascinating scene. The Rev. Dr. Shaw had chosen this occasion as an opportune time to formally present to the city, the learned Episcopate, the Rt. Rev. L. W. Kyles, Bishop of the A. M. E. Zion Church and the presiding Bishop of the Seventh Episcopal District, with residence and headquarters in St. Louis. Among the honored guests were Rev. Geo. E. Stevens and wife; Prof. and Mrs. Frank L. Williams; Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson; Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Peck; Presiding Elder and Mrs. S. D. Davis; Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Alstork; Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Myers; Mr. and Mrs. David E. Jones; Mr. Edw. Hamilton; Mr. W. C. Gordon and Miss Hunter; Mr. J. E. Mitchell; Rev. S. W. Parr; Rev. T. W. Wallare, editor of the Western Star of Zion; Prof. J. W. Martin, Educational Secretary and Mrs. J. W. Martin; Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Lynwood Kyles; and a host of others. The dining room was beautifully decorated with fern, palms and flowers. The table was grooming with turkey and a whole roasted shoat, dressed, prepared and roasted by the Remley Grocer Co. A six course dinner was served by cater waiters. Mmes. Jennie Howard, the chief manager, Carrie Rollins, Eliza Ransome, and Ella Berry, are responsible for the neatness and case in which everything was served. As matrons for the occasion were Mmes. Hannah Skeen, Ella Fields, L. J. King, James H. Harrison and Lillian Washington. The hostess Mrs. G. E. Shaw, comes in for her share of the praise for this elaborate affair. At the close of the feast a beautiful program was rendered. Mr. James H. Harrison, the master of ceremonies, who in a pleasing way stated the object of the reception, in which he said, it was for the purpose of introducing to the city the Rt. Rev. Lynwood Kyles, as a residential Bishop and the first Negro Bishop of any church to live in the great Western Metropolis (St. Louis). Dr. Geo. L. Stevens welcomed the Bishop in behalf of the Baptist Communion; Dr. W. H. Peck in behalf of the Methodist family; Prof. J. W. Myers in behalf of the Metropolitan Church; Prof. F. L. Williams, in behalf of the public schools; Prof. J. W. Martin spoke of Bishop Kyles as a friend; Dr. T. W. Wallace spoke of him as a preacher; Rev. Dr. Shaw spoke of him as a Bishop. Beautiful music was furnished by the trio, Missa Iola Hedgman, and Marie Harris, and Mrs. Bradley. Bishop Kyles responded to the addresses in language choice and select. He stated his purpose for coming to St. Louis and among the things he said, was that he hoped to take his part side by side with the other citizens of our great city, in religious, business and civic affairs. The earnestness of purpose and the thoughtfulness of speech which characterized the Bishop's remarks left the impression upon his hearers that he is a master mind, a Christian gentleman, and a community benefactor. COLORED CATHOLIC PRIEST TO HAVE BIG RECEPTION BALTIMORE, Md.—Roman Catholic and other prominent citizens are planning a big testimonial reception to Rev. C. Randolph Uncles on January 6th, the 25th anniversary of his elevation to the priesthood. He was the first Colored man to be elevated to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic church in this country, and Roman Catholics of both races, as well as members of other denominations, will join in the celebration. It is planned to present him a testimonial gift of $1,000 on the night of the reception. That furnished room can be quickly rented. Advertise in the Argus. SUPREME COURT DENIES ERROR IN JIM CROW SUIT Upholds Trial and Appellate Bodies and Refuses Writ. Southern State Loses Case Against Railroad Charged With Carrying Negroes and Whites in Same Car Austin, Tex.—Writ of error in the case of the State of Texas vs. Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company, from Travis County, suit for recovery of statutory penalties for alleged failure of the railroad company to comply with the provisions of the act requiring railroads to furnish separate coaches or compartments for use of white and Negro passengers was refused by the supreme court judgment in favor of the railroad company was given by the district court and that judgment was affirmed by the third court of appeals. The state then applied to the supreme court for a writ of error. The judgments at the lower courts in effect are sustained by the supreme court. The state, in its petition, alleged that the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio carried as passengers in a Pullman on its train No. 10 from El Paso eastward, August 28, 1913, a Negro woman and three children, and a Negro man, being en route from California to points beyond Texas, and that there were white passengers in the Pullman. The appellate court, in affirming the judgment of the trial court, held that the railroad company was not operating the Pullman within the purview of the statute; that in this case whether or not the penalty could be recovered from the Pullman company is not involved and therefore no opinion on it was expressed. The proof that white and Negro passengers occupied together a particular Pullman was not sufficient to show that the other sleeping cars on the train were not so arranged or designated as to provide separate accommodations. NEWSPAPER MEN AT NASHVILLE Editors, Managers, Correspondents, and Members of the Allied Newspaper Profession Will Meet in the Tennessee Metropolis February 7-10 Inclusive Nashville, Tenn.—Another annual convention of newspaper men for 1917 is to be held in this city Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 7, 8, 9 and 10. The official call is just being released from the Corresponding Secretary's office of this city, which comes out signed by C. J. Perry, of Philadelphia, Pa., as President, Jos. L. Jones, of Cincinnati, O., as Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Henry A. Boyd, of this city, as Corresponding Secretary. This will be the fourth time the newspaper men have gathered in the metropolis of Tennessee for an annual gathering, it having been made the regular meeting place of the regular session by constitutional provision. The executive sessions have been held generally in connection with the Business League during the month of August. It is understood from the Corresponding Secretary that they are expecting the largest attendance in the history of the Association, as there are practically no annual gatherings being held now in mid-winter that will interfere with the newspaper men's program. The Nashville membership which consists of twenty-five or more, have already called a meeting of the local members, and they are making preparations for the entertainment of all who may come. In addition to this, some of the leading newspaper men of the United States who are connected with the Association have expressed their intention to be present at this session. The work to be completed covers a wide scope and is of vital interest to the newspaper fraternity. Some constitutional changes are to be made, but the most important thing will be the consideration of the report of the Executive Committee which holds its session last August in Kansas City. Addley Jones, age 13 yrs, has been missing from her home, 1443 Francis St., since January 1st, 1917. Her whereabouts would gladly be appreciated by her mother, Mrs Susie Jones. Prof. L. G. Murray, one of the most prosperous business men of Tennessee and a strong layman of the C. M. E. Church, is taking a much needed rest, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Knight, 1969 Cook Ave. Mr. Murray is an undertaker and embalmer owns and manages the finest and best equipped establishment between Memphis and Nashville. THE WEEKLY NEWS MME FRANCES E. MOTIN The Motin School of Expression will re-open Monday; January 15, 1917, at 3137 Pine St. Mme. Motin has just returned from a four months' trip through the South, where she appeared before large mixed audiences. She has the distinction of being the only Colored Artist to appear before the student body of the O. I. & A. College, at Denton, Tex. Annual Party To The Graduates Mr. James W. Grant announces the informal party to the Summer High School graduates, January Class, 1917, their relatives and friends. This annual social event of the winter season will take place at the Pythian Hall Auditorium, Friday evening, January 26, from 9 until 12 p.m. The dance program will consist of all the popular numbers of this season including the newest sensation "The Honolulu Schottische." These parties are always looked forward to with pleasant anticipation by the lovers of the terpischine. They are usually the climax in social brilliance and this season's will be no exception, to the rule. NEGROES NOT WANTED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY Washington, D. C.—A significant development of Secretary of the Navy Daniels' recent appearance before the House Committee on naval affairs to discuss ways and means of improving this service was, Negrues are not wanted. After many suggestions were put forward Calloway, of Texas, dropped a match in the gasoline. "Wouldn't it be a good idea," he asked Mr. Daniels, "to get some Colored men for the navy!" Mr. Daniels leaned toward the official stenographer in a confidential attitude. "Don't put this in the record," he said in a low tone. "I ask to be excused from discussing it," he said to the committee. Another member suggested that the American Negro had proved himself to be a good fighting man. The secretary of the navy stood mute. Although the American navy is now short 20,000 men and is facing the probability of a still greater shortage when the new ships now under construction shall be ready for service, employment of the Colored man in the navy is not within the remedies regarded as debatable by the secretary. The regular monthly meeting of the Lincoln Institute Assn. will be held Sunday, January 14th, 1917, at Union Memorial Church, 3 p. m. sharp. All members and former students are urgently asked to be present. Our association has been reorganized along broader lines, and we are anxious to find and have the name of every Lincolnite in the city on our roll. We are making an effort to reach you and earnestly hope you will come out and help us build up our association and assist in the work we are trying to do. Respectfully, Wm. T. Spencer, President, Mrs. Carrie S. Nelson, Secretary. artist of the first magnitude and she received an ovation seldom given such performers in this city."—Houston Observer. "Her impersonations were vivid and life-like, and the change from one character to another in the same piece showed her full mastery of the ideas involved; while her expressions of the emotions were life-like, you could scarcely persuade yourself it was the same person."—Baton Rouge, Oak and Ivy. The Supreme Lodge Committee on Entertainment for the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias? meeting to be held in St. Louis at the Pythian Hall in August, this year, met at the hall, Wednesday night and perfected their organization by electing the following officers: Wm. Buckner, General Chairman; Ida Taylor, Vice-Chairman; Wm. H. Butler, Treasurer; R. H. Cole, Chapain; W. E. Osborne, Secretary; Frank Ferguson, Sergent-at-Arms. The next meeting will be held Wednesday night, January 17, at 8 o'clock. Y.W.C.A. Last Sunday the Vesper was well attended and the program very interesting. The singing was especially inspiring as it pealed forth from the hearts of all present. The Williams Jubilee Quartette favored us with an excellent number. Miss Maydell Cossett sang. We were glad at this meeting to welcome Miss Bowles and to listen to her words of greeting. Miss Perry, our new worker, conducted a most interesting lesson on "Success." The Educational Institute has been full of inspiration and spiritual uplift. The National Secretary has been emphasizing "Association Membership; Association Purpose, and Association Responsibility. Those attending are getting an understanding of real Association and fellowship." Sunday Vesper will be given to a membership meeting in which will be summed up the many helpful points that have been brought out during this week. We do hope that all of the members will be present. Our choral club is getting down to real work with Mr. J. Arthur Freeman. Club is open for membership. Another great Artist is to visit St. Louis, January 13, in the person of T. Theo. Taylor. There will be the best of instrumental as well as music presented. You cannot afford to miss this great opportunity of hearing the leading pianist of the Negro race. INSURANCE BROKER COLORED GIRL Doylestown, N. J., Dec. 30.—No candidates for matrimony who have appeared in the license office at the Court House here have occasioned so much comment as Nicholas Muceller, a Newtown insurance broker, 57 years old of white, and Miss Lottie H Taylor ged. 27, a full-blooded Colored American. Miss Taylor gave her occupation as dressmaker. Her father is a prosperous farmer in Columbus, Ohio. Secure a nice, warm, furnished room for the winter. Consult the Advertising columns in the Argus. DR. POWELL AT CENTRAL BAPTIST Noted Evangelist Who Did Such Great Work Here Two Years Ago, Returns to Conduct a Soul-Winning Campaign Commencing Wednesday Evening, January 17. The special soul-winning campaign starts Sunday at the Central Church... Dr. Powell, who conducted the great meeting at Central two years ago will work with Dr. Stevens and his people in this meeting. He will preach first sermon in the auditorium on Wednesday night... He will remain in the campaign through January and possibly through the first Sunday in February... The Newly organized Central Brotherhood will take an active part in the revival... There will be a great men's meeting for one hour at Central on next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock... Dr. Powell and some of the city pastors will speak... The general subject will be "A Man's True Value."... The new campaign singing booklet will be distributed through the church on this approaching Sunday and the great chorus made up of the regular choir and the Symphony who are to do the singing for the meetings will lead the congregation in singing from the new book... The keynote of the campaign will be struck in song and in the messages by the pastor on next Sunday. ...The morning subject will be "When the Spirit Gives His Power." The evening subject will be "When Men Turn to God." St. Louis Girl Having Success St. Louisans, no doubt, will be pleased to learn of the success that has been won by Madam Rena Fields-Voting, who was a former St. Louis girl and was well known among the younger social set. After finishing a course in hair and beauty culture, she went to New York and entered business for herself, always working hard to please her customers, which enabled her to gain a large number of customers, which set her on the road to success. Not only did she win the confidence of her customers, but she also won the heart of one of New York's successful business men for her life companion. She has added to her establishment from time to time until today no place in the great city of New York is meeting the needs of our women more than her establishment. Speaking of the business, the Amsterdam News has this to say: "The latest and probably the greatest enterprise that looms up bright on the business horizon, is a woman's exchange. What a difference this will make in the pleasure, comfort and economic conditions in this community. Such an agency has been a long-felt want and, alas! it is gratified. A woman's exchange is not a new iden, the better class of white people have maintained an exchange for a number of years. Its advantages have in some way been withheld from the general public. But now we have it with us, and it is up to you to take advantage of its service. The alertness and ambition of one of our young business women has made this possible, and by her skillful management has given a tremendous impetus to the enterprise. It is founded on sound business principles, and has come to stay. Every detail has been thoroughly planned and convincingly demonstrated. Just think, here is a place where you can buy all kinds of hand-made necessities and where you can sell the little articles that you have made in your spare time. Every woman should learn about this efficient accommodation. Tell your friends and at your earliest convenience go around to Mme. Fields-Voting's. 135 W. 132d St. "The oldmame is offering a special ladies' maid's course for $15, including plain sewing and domestic science, and after each pupil has completed this course a position is secured for her. "The big advantage of Mme. Voting's Diploma is that you are a teacher yourself and know how to make all preparations and are authorized to give diplomas and no commissions are required of you after leaving school. She will also teach a full course in beauty culture, which consists of manicuring, hairdressing, facial massage, shampooing and pressing scalp treatments and hair manufacturing, hand and arm moulding, bust developing, singing and clipping. Phone 3752 Morningside. FREE EVENING SCHOOL The cooking and sewing classes of the Banneker Evening School, Lucas and Ewing Aven, offer splendid opportunities to women and young girls.wishing instructions in those branches. 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BENZINI NAPTHA SOAP HOW MUCH YWILL YOU TAKE NOT TO FINISH THE JOB? WOBBLE IT A BIT! LET UP A LITTLE! THIS REMINDS ME OF HOME AND MOTHER NOW ALL YOU NEED IS A GOOD RINSING OFF AND THE JOB WILL BE DONE! IF CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GOOD LINESS I RATHER BE AN ESSIMO. I FEEL SORT OF WEAK MONEY DON'T YOU! DEY AIN'T MUCH SKIN LEFT ON US NEIDER! I NEVER DID HAVE ANY USE FOR BATHS I'LL GET THE S.P.C.A. AFTER HER IT WAS A TOUCH JOB BUT THERE ISN'T A SPECK OF DIRT LEFT ON THEM MUCH O.DUIGED! IT'S CHEAP AT HALF THE PRICE. OUT OF TOWN NEWS. Mr. McGuire, of Colorado, spent a few days in the city evening the guest of relatives... Tuesday evening the younger members of the Jones family on N. Sprigg Street, entertained a few of their friends with a four-act play, entitled, "An Afternoon Tea." A Christmas tree and Santa Claus, who remembered every present, was one of the features. After the program untyne reenacts were served...Dr. W. H. Lawrie was given a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening by a large number of his friends. The doctor was forty-six years old. A delightful luncheon was served and a pleasant evening spent...Rev. S. M. Arthur, after a business trip in Morrillon, Ark, returned home Thursday morning, Friday H. N. Jones was called to Lincoln School to teach in the place of Miss F. B. Nichols, who was absent because of illness; while there she visited the several departments to view the Christmas decoration, which were very attractive and beautiful, especially in room one. Miss Leona Williams, the teacher, deserves much credit for this work...Mr. Frank Uher, of Luxora, Ark, now living here united with the A. M. E. Church...Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Henry Jasom, Mrs. Annie Lockridge, Mrs. Edward Pyett and Mr. Daniel Mitchel, of Heley Section...The deceased body of Miss Mattie Williams, niece of Mr. Geo. Bollinger, of Frederick Street, was brought here for burial Sunday. FARMINGTON, MO. Miss Dayse F. Baker Mrs. Rosa Parker, of St. Louis, returned home Tuesday.....Mrs. Annie Yeager and Mr. Abe Cayce, accompanied Mrs. Cayce to St. Louis Wednesday, where she will remain for a while for medical attention...The friends of Mrs. James Somerville are sorry to learn of her illness.....Allen Schaffer has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Festus, Mo....Mrs. Laura Jordan and daughter Lelia have returned to Charleston.....Miss Anna Reynolds accompanied her mother and brother home from Warrenburg, Mo., Saturday.....Mrs. Antoine Murphy is among the numbered ill of the week.....Mr. Peter Hill, of Herculeaum, attended to business here this week.....The young people of the M. E. Church, have organized a sewing club and will soon give a bazaar.....Miss Mattie Valle is enjoying the week with home folks at Coffman. Mr. B. J. Wilkins, of St. Louis, was a welcome visitor here last week.....The cooking class conducted a pie social at the A. M. E. Church Friday night. The pies were quite salable....Farmington is much in need of a ladies' social club. All who think so begin to talk it around from fireside to oven. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cayce, of Farmington, Mo., was a scene of beauty on New Years' Eve, when they entertained twenty-five of their friends in honor of their sister, Mrs. Rosa Parker, of St. Louis; the evening was spent in music and games, after which a delightful luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour, pronouncing Mrs. Cayce a charming hostess. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. Mrs. Francis Clemons spent the holidays with relatives in East St. Louis ..Messrs. Calvin Thompson DeWitt and Edward Holmes, of Union City, Tenn., are stopping with Mrs. Gleason... Elegant services were held at First Baptist Church Sunday, January 7, with Rev. E. J. Buckner, pastor... Miss Mary Wesley, who is attending Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City spent the holidays home with relatives and friends... Friday evening, January 5, the officers of the First Baptist Church met and made their annual report; it was quite satisfactory... Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lewis went to Alison Monthly evening to attend the funeral of Lucien Knight, a cousin to Mrs. Lewis, who was accidentally killed by a gun with which he and another boy was playing... Mrs. Hutt, of Holland Ave, gave a very delightful party Friday evening, January 5, in honor of Miss Mary Wesley... Mrs. Emma Dillard, of Allington, had quite a reunion on Christmas day. Mr. John and Ben Wallas, of Chicago, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. James Bealey, Rev. and Mrs. Grant Morrison, of Webster, and grandchildren were present and spent a pleasant day... Miss Cora Lyles is improving from an illness of several weeks' duration... Mrs. Florence W. Purdy has returned from a visit to her parents in Greenfield, Tenn. ST. CHARLES, MO. Mr. C. M. Moore, of St. Louis, visited in St. Charles last week. ..Mrs. L. R. Carter and daughter spent Wednesday in Warrenton transacting business. ..Mrs. Annie Moore royally entertained the Embroidery Club Friday afternoon. ..Mass meeting will be held at Franklin School Sunday afternoon. ..Those on the sick list are Mesdames: Gertrude Jones, Annie Webster and Nora Winn. ..Mrs. Nora Smith and family spent a few days last week visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis. JACKSON, MO. By E. E. Wilson Rev. Anderson preached an able sermon at the church Sunday. At 6:30 the Christian Endeavor met and enjoyed a good discussion of their lesson. ..Mr. Geo. Lacy made a trip over to the Cape Sunday. ..Mrs. Lance will deliver a temperance lecture at the A. M. E. Church Tuesday night. ..The Sisters of the Mysterious will give a grand supper at the residence of Mrs. Eulinberg, Friday night. ..Mr. J. W. Brown went to Oak Ridge, Monday on business. ..Miss Pearl Rollins returned from Oak Ridge, where she had been visiting relatives and friends. ..Miss Grace Mitchell has been on the sick list for some time. Mr. Albert Davis, Clara Harrison and Virginia Skelton, of Cape Girardeau, were the guests of Miss Josie Lacy from Friday until Sunday..... Miss Cleora Paterson entertained Saturday in honor of Miss Virginia Skelton. Misses: Josephine Lacy, Virginia Skelton, Clara Harrison and Messrs: Geo. Lacy, Hayes Eulinberg and Albert Davis. A very enjoyable time was spent.....Mrs. Emma Rice, now of St. Louis, was home on a visit.....Miss Grace Eulinberg spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. Smokey and Heater Eulinberg.....The Christmas tree was a success, realizing for the benefit of the Sunday school, $10:.....Rev. S. B. Anderson spent a few days visiting THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS the Cape.....Miss Mable Penny, after spending the holidays at home departed for St. Louis Tuesday, where she will take up her studies in Summer High....The Old Folsks concert was a very successful affair.....Messrs. Geo. Lacy, Lester Patterson and Miss Josephine Lacy were the guests of Miss Lizzie Davis, of Cape Girardeau, Thursday and Friday....Mr. Columbus Smith visited relatives and friends at Oak Ridge....Our Sunday...school is...progressing nicely. Miss Lillian Hawkins Jones, of Denver, Colo., appeared at the C. P. Church, January 9, 10 in a Grand Musical Recital under the auspices of the C. M. E. Church building fund. Those that beard her were highly entertained. ..Mrs. Mary Spices, of Clarksville, Tenn., arrived January 9. ..Leroy Bolin, of Hopkinsville, returned home last Saturday. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Beaulah Bolin, as far as Madisonville. ..Mr. L. Vaughn and Mrs. Hattie Brown were entertained at dinner last Sunday at the home of Miss Lillie Johnson on Virginia Street. Mr. Henry Stewart and Mrs. Julia Ransom were quietly married on last Thursday evening...Virgil Patterson, of Blysville, Ark., and children are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Matthews...Mr. Johnson Johnson, of Oakmont, Pa., has returned to his home in Crystal City, for a three weeks' visit ...The Junior Circle gave a whist at Mrs. Jas Berryman's residence in honor of Mrs. Bob Steele, of Detroit, Mich., on Wednesday evening, all left at a late hour and report having enjoyed a very pleasant evening...Mrs. Lucy Simpson and Mr. Samuel Blake are on the sick list...Mrs. J. H. Nolan and Mrs. Arthur Murphy, of DeSoto, visited friends here Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. Moses Chapel, of Charleston, are guests of Mrs. Geo. McGee. During the Yuletide the social wheel in our little city was fairly spinning and there were many enjoyable events ..The out of town visitors during the holidays were: Mr. Wille Chappelle, of Coffman; Mr. and Mrs. James Evans, of E. St. Louis; and also Mr. Moses Caldwell and Mrs. Walker, of St. Louis.... Our public school rendered a splendid Christmas program....Miss Berryman, a teacher in the public school, spent the holidays at her home in Festus, Mo. BE BEAUTIFUL Y USING THE PARRISHSTYLE TREATMENT Every woman loves love but loves love only the beautiful women. Do you desire a complexion that is beyond criticism-free 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 treatment prepaid $1.00; trial treatment 50c. REMIT BY MONEY ORDER. PARRISHSTYLE LABORATORY Desk C. 104 Caledonia Rochester, N. Y FESTUS, MO. By Mrs. Sophia Carter ST. MARYS, MO. By E. G. R. BE BEAUTIFUL Y USING THE PARRISHSTYLE TREATMENT CHESTER, ILL. By Mabel Bigby Mr. Geo. Love, who was sick only a few days with pneumonia, died December 23 at his home...Mr. and Mrs. Barber's baby died January 5...Mrs. Speece, Mrs. J. C. Wade and Mrs. Geo. Love are on the sick list...Miss Mabel Bigby spent Christmas Day at her home in Sparta. She had as her guests, Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Slaughter and daughters, Mr. E. L. Mischeau, of Chester, Ill. All reported a nice time. CLARKSVILLE, MO. By Miss Marjorie Burr Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hurley celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary December 29, 1916. The table was decorated very elaborately and covers were laid for 36 guests; a dainty two-course luncheon was served. The couple were pleased to have among the guests, their nieces, Mrs. Annie Wells and Mrs. Mayne Harris, also Mr. John Harris and Mr. John Smith, of Quincy, Ill. After spending a very pleasant evening the guests departed, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Hurley many more years of happy married life...Mrs. Lucy Burr and son, Crosby, spent several days in St. Louis, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Woodson...M. Percy Farris and Miss Verlee Richardson, were quietly married during the holidays. Vital Importance To The Ladies If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful long straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price, 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reach agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 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. SWAN'S CANDY KITCHEN 2750 Laclede Candy season has just opened at Swan's Candy Kitchen. All kinds of candy made to order. Candy made while you wait. In addition, we will serve all kinds of hot drinks, punch and chocolates, hot chili and oyster stew at night. Parties or clubs served by arrangement. Give us a call and you be satisfied. Everything fresh and neatly served. J. Swan, Proprietor. "FEMALE HELP WANTED" PETITHEE HELP WANTED A rare opportunity, comfortable living; home sewing, plain cloth seams. A sewing machine, Steady. No canvas-ing. No trifiers wanted. Samples lec. Return if not satisfactory. Home Sewers Co. Jobbers sewing. Line. 2. Rehoboth, Del. DO YOU SEE WHAT WE'RE UP AGAIN-IN-ST! I NEDBER SCEN SECH ROUGH MAN DLIN I'M NEXT! LORDY MAY LITTLE PIT LEAVE THE SKIN ON! BROWNIE DRUG The Big Cut Rate DRUGGIST. Everybody Welcome New Located at COMPTON and LACLEDE AVE. Ask For Victoria Miss Drover Guaranteed to produce a healthy luxuriant growth of the most defective heir TEN YEARS ON THE MARKET AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley 209 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Liebig, celebrated chemist, calls beer liquid broad." He's right, for good beer fulfils two bodily necessities—the human need for pure liquids and for pure food. Superior malt, imported Saazer Hops and infi-nite care in brewing and aging combine these qualities in an especially pleasing way in udweiser Bottled at the Brewery ANHEUSER-BUSCH, ST.LOUIS. The Beer for the Home Hotel, Club and Cafe J. E. MITCHELL ..... Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS ..... City Editor and Advertising Manager P. H. MURFAY ..... Associate WILLIAM HAROLD KING ..... Associate ARGUS PUBLISHING CO 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 8, 1879. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, independent Life Building. Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost ast & Frost, Chandler Building, Nashville office, Frost & Frost, New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 20th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, independent Life Building. WILL GEORGIA MEND HER WAY? The discussion of lynching in attention to the fact that lynching tution. Lynching, like base ball, lynching is more limited in its scope yet made it legal in all the States, abomnable theory of State's right by latitude and territorial laws, complaint, south of the old abysin so you could hold him as a hog or was always a question of redress, rights. Lynching is a heritage o'took from the south the right to south the right to kill the Negro. Base ball has its seasons, lynch all seasons. "All seasons are This Georgia and Texas have the at any time several other states so to win the penant. Georgia finds Texas, for what Texas loses in nu Since the Waco horror a dull hush has gone back to her earlier studio from her past history or the cruelty that will make the suffer excruciating. Lynching Negroes is the south fighting, bull fighting and prize fight gro lynching needs go on forever. Of all the southern teams, Get the banner of blood; it is the, band stripes and bars represent the low the darkest ages. Will Georgia mend her way? way when the new light of a vision so she can see through the brother and the fellow citizen. Give Georgia the flag, not the law and order but the flag of popu and the dispoiler. cussion of lynching in the United States has of the fact that lynching is peculary an Am- lantic chaining, like base ball, is a National pa- more limited in its scope and public sentin- gle in all the States. Lynching is the crea- theory of State's rights, like slavery it wav- and territorial laws. You can lynch a Negro south of the old abysimal Mason and Dixon hold him as a hog or a horse. North of the a question of redress, always a question of lynching is a heritage of slavery; at slavery the south the right to hold the Negro, but right to kill the Negro. All has its seasons, lynching is a pastime tha- "All seasons are Thine, Oh Death!" and Texas have the Champion Lynching several other states showing decidedly go- denant. Georgia finds a foeman worthy of what Texas loses in number she makes up in aaco horror a dull hush has fell upon Georgia tack to her earlier studies to see whether she cast history or the dark ages some new. It will make the suffering of her mob vi- tory. Negroes is the southern white man's past full fighting and prize fighting must be chec- ing needs go on forever. The southern teams, Georgia carries the ba- of blood; it is the banner of race intolera- bars represent the lowest down race super- ages. Georgia mend her way? Certainly Georgia wi- the new light of a new civilization shall we can see through the skin-thick coloring tha- the fellow citizen. Georgia the flag, not the flag of the nation, nor but the flag of popular crime, the flag of coiler. Passing of the Negro Journeyman Printer Indi The discussion of lynching in the United States has attracted attention to the fact that lynching is peculiary an American institution. Lynching, like base ball, is a National pastime, only lynching is more limited in its scope and public sentiment has not yet made it legal in all the States. Lynching is the creature or the abomnable theory of State's rights, like slavery it was restricted by latitude and territorial laws. You can lynch a Negro without complaint, south of the old abysimal Mason and Dixon's line, and so you could hold him as a hog or a horse. North of that line there was always a question of redress, always a question of inalienable rights. Lynching is a heritage of slavery; at slavery's death it took from the south the right to hold the Negro, but gave the south the right to kill the Negro. Base ball has its seasons, lynching is a pastime that takes in all seasons. "All seasons are Thine, Oh Death!" all seasons. All seasons are Time, On Deck Georgia and Texas have the Champion Lynching Teams with at any time several other states showing decidedly good chances to win the penant. Georgia finds a foeman worthy of her steel in Texas, for what Texas loses in number she makes up in brutality. Since the Waco horror a dull hush has fell upon Georgia. Georgia has gone back to her earlier studies to see whether she can not get from her past history or the dark ages some new invention of cruelty that will make the suffering of her mob victims more excruciating. Lynching Negroes is the southern white man's pastime. Cock fighting, bull fighting and prize fighting must be checked but Negro lynching needs go on forever. Of all the southern teams, Georgia carries the banner. It is the banner of blood; it is the banner of race intolerance and its stripes and bars represent the lowest down race superstitions of the darkest ages. Will Georgia mend her way? Certainly Georgia will mend her way when the new light of a new civilization shall enlarge her vision so she can see through the skin-thick coloring the man, the brother and the fellow citizen. Give Georgia the flag, not the flag of the nation, not the flag of law and order but the flag of popular crime, the flag of the mobist and the dispoiler. The Passing of the Negro Journeyman Printer Indicated Some Have Answered the Call of Death—The Remainder Enter More Lucrative Avenues — Products of Trade Schools and Publishing Houses Are Specialists. Nine-tenths of the Printshops Make Work. Drudgery and Qoffer Meagre Wages. (By Richard C. Fisher In a very recent statistical report of the progress made by the Negro in the United States, the figures show that there is a decided decrease in the number of Negro printers, as compared to the reports of a few years past. During the past twelve months more than a dozen of the race's most artistic and "allround" printers have severed their connection with the art preservative of arts A few of that number were called by death into the great beyond, while the remainder have launched into various fields of labor. There has ever been a scarcity of "allround" printers among us, and only a few who were trained in the fundamentals of the various branches. A number of industrial schools and two, or three publishing houses are sending out products of their make. The training of these institutions is good as far as it et: Chicago office, Frost & Frost Boyce Building Nashville office, Frost & Frost, independent Life In the United States has attracted ing is peculary an American insti- all, is a National pastime, only ope and public sentiment has not . Lynching is the creature or the kts, like slavery it was restricted . You can lynch a Negro without normal Mason and Dixon's line, and a horse. North of that line there is always a question of inalienable of slavery; at slavery's death it hold the Negro, but gave the lynching is a pastime that takes in line, Oh Death!" Champion Lynching Teams with showing decidedly good chances is a foeman worthy of her steel in number she makes up in brutality. It has fell upon Georgia. Georgia es to see whether she can not get dark ages some new invention of spring of her mob victims more shern white man's pastime. Cock ighting must be checked but Ne- orgia carries the banner. It is inner of race intolerance and its west down race superstitions of Certainly Georgia will mend her new civilization shall enlarge her skin-thick coloring the man, the flag of the nation, not the flag of ular crime, the flag of the mobist e Negro Printer Indicated goes, but it does not go far enough to reach the needs of the average Negro printing concern, where it is necessary for the workman to have a knowledge of all the branches, because that training has been confined to a specific department of printing; hence, when an apprentice has finished the prescribed course at the industrial school, or has served his required years of apprenticeship at the publishing house, he is a specialist. If his training has been along a typographical line he is not expected to know anything concerning the chemistry of printing inks and the handling of printing presses and vice versa, Linotype operating, bookbinding newspaper work and many other branches are separate and distinct and rarely is an individual found who is capable of mastering more than one of them. The "allround" man or journeyman printer is passing. As I see it this condition is grave, when time is given to think of it. The ministry, medicine and other avenues are offering him greater inducements. Now and then we hear of a practical printer who owns and manages his printing plant. Unfortunately the Negro printer has not been financially able to establish a business and thus "paddle his own canoe." He has worked for meagre wages and under all sorts of irregularities, which made it almost impossible for him to meet his incidental expenses. The printers of the opposite race have barred him from their organizations and refuse to work with him, therefore, he is forced to seek employment in plants owned and managed by members of his own race. Nine-tenths of the printshops which have offered employment are operated by individuals who know a little if anything about the art. Their scales of wages are inconsistent and not commensurate to the time and brain energy the "allround" printer has to expend. The printer's ability is undervalued in most instances and he has no opportunity to develop his creative mind. To hold such positions he must execute the ideas of lay minds and do those things which are offensive and contrary to the laws governing printing and finally finds himself losing a just pride in the tradition of his craft and drifting from his natural groove. The mood a man carries to work affects the quality for better or for worse. All that is wrong in and with him will be wrong in and with the job he produces. The day of specialists is not far and unless some remedy is offered the shops that heretofore used with one or more journeymen will of necessity have to double their mechanical force, which means an increase of the pay-rolls. Printing is the lifeblood of the civilized world: to stop its pulsation means a collapse in commerce and everything else. It requires much attention as any of the professions. Is there no future for the man who has given his best days in preparing himself for a life's work? Must he compromise his ruling passion for the high art and acquire taste for something that seems more profitable? A man is unfit for any other service after serving ten or fifteen years in a printshop. Now is the opportunity for employers of printing plants to act; for the condition is strictly economical.—Nashville Globe. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus. LANE TABERNACLE The Sunday school and Epworth League are improving and are destined to do a great work. Let every member help them. Next Sunday at 11 a.m. Dr. Jas. Jae, one of the greatest preachers of the M. E. Church, South will preach. Dr. Smith will preach at the night service. Tuesday night a great and enthusiastic Church Conference is expected to be held. On Wednesday night, January 17, Dr. J. H. Crook, the great evangelist from Clarksville, Tenn., will be on to conduct the revival. He is a great preacher and sweet singer. Hear him. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Seven Church Baptist Union met with the Mt. Sina Baptist Church, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan St. The meeting was indeed a good one. Rev. T. W. Lee preached a soul-stirring sermon which reached the hearts of all in the house. Anyone who is sad should go and be cheered by the wonderful singing of the Union. Sisters Fryson and Hall are spiritual gifts to the Union. Next meeting to be held with North Galilee, sermon to be preached by Rev. Robinson of Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Morris and the secretary are very sick; we pray that they may have a speedy recovery. Collection, $10.25. Rev. J. W. Hall, president; A. Molton, secretary; Rev. E. G. Mason, assistant secretary; S. M. Collins, reporter. ST. PAUL A. M. H. CHURCH Rev. W. B. Johnson, D.D., pastor of St. Paul Church, preached two able sermons Sunday. In the morning he presented "Christ as a solid rock," and Sunday night he preached on the importance of Prayer. He held his audience spell-bound at both services and people are now beginning to say, "He certainly knows what to say in the pulpit." Those who know him best tell us that St. Paul has one of the best Pastors in the connection. Five persons from the South united with the church Sunday night; others will come as they find a degree of welcome at St. Paul. At Mother's Knee Oh, to be a man! And to wander blithe and free Across the bare brown mountain tops That call and call to me! Across the bare brown mountain tops Beyond the purple sea, Where strange flowers grow, and strange folk go, 'Tis there that I would be! Oh, to be a man! Take the children at my knee Would miss me if I went away, Would hate and I grave for me. So, quiet, beware at home! I stay! Tis not for such as me That strange flowers grow, and strange folk go. Beyond the purple sea. And 'tis, oh, to be a man! For the children at my knee One of these days will go their ways, Across the purple sea. Where strange flowers grow, and strange go. And I shall miss them through the days. The children at my knee! -Ruth R. Alexander, in New York Mere Love Alone Will Not Produce Happy Marriages, Asserts College Professor If you and "the sweetest girl in the world" have nothing more in common than mere love, don't dare to get married, is the advice of Prof. James E. Cutler of the Reserve university at Cleveland. In Professor Cutler's scientific opinion something more than just love is essential to a successful marriage. The "something more" is the enjoyment a couple finds in working together, in other words, the spirit of partnership. "Make your wife a partner, even in business," the professor says. "It's much better to take your wife in partnership in your business than to employ some other woman. And if you don't think the girl whom you believe you love would make a fit partner, don't marry her. "There is no foundation for the belief that women are not fitted to do various kinds of work. Many men are afraid to have their wives earn money, thinking it a reflection upon themselves. But women must have interests that will occupy their time. There are not many divorces or desertions when this fact is recognized. The traditional home where the father was a sort of patriarch and master of the house has disappeared, according to the Western Reserve man. It was very acceptable while it lasted, but modern social and industrial conditions have made it impossible. The home of the future will be one where the wife is installed as a full partner in all undertakings. FAVORITE OF THE FILMS Dorothy Donnelly. Popular member of the Pathe organization. Things That Are New. A new stock for shotguns is so formed that it can be held in the usual way against a man's right shoulder, but aimed with his left eye. A British inventor has perfected a single davit that launches a boat from a vessel with a sling and automatically releases it as soon as it touches the water. A new light automobile is driven by the friction of drums at the ends of its crank shaft against the tires of its rear wheels and is steered through pivoted axles. Australian engineers have invented three-rail switches for use by railroads where three rails are laid in each track to accommodate rolling stock of different gauges. To save time in unloading bulk cargoes from vessels there has been invented a gasoline propelled motor scoop that can be driven about their decks and holds. To prevent the formation of wrinkles around the eyes a German has invented a resilient band to be worn around a person's head, terminating in adhesive ends that draw the flesh back. Two California bakers have patented a self-oiling machine that clips the tops of loaves of bread before they are baked, producing an ornamental and much better browned crust. The fault was grave; I might have known What far too soon, shall I learned The heart can bind itself alone, And faith may oft be unraised There is no sentiment in this world more eagerly sought and longed for THE LIFE OF A WOMAN which is supposed to be true and deep. It is surprising to find how many kinds of so-called friendships one may meet with. Women expect much of those to whom they extend their confidence. Ask any woman what she expects of a woman friend and she will reply unhesitatingly. "One who shows an interest in me, and to whom I can go for consolation if I am troubled or distrited; one who is sure to cheer me up, a woman who will stand by me through thick and thin, if I meet with reverses as well as success." But there are some friendships bought too dearly, friendships that in time turn confidences into fear, not to say alarm. All friendships between women are delightful in the beginning. Some are honest, others are cloven-footed. No foe is so mean as the one-time friend. When a woman has unfolded her heart secrets to another woman—grave family secrets which no power on earth should have wrenched from her bosom—she finds too late Health and Beauty Hints. Heavy eyebrows are just as unattractive as the lack of them. The superfluous hairs can be removed, and those remaining should be brushed daily. If the skin is dry one should apply cold cream to it before retiring every night. Care should be taken not to use a strong soap. In fact, soap should not be used often, for it has a drying effect. Oatmeal used in the water has a cleansing and softening effect. The arrangement of the hair has a great deal to do with one's appearance. The woman nearing the forty mark should spend much time in determining which style is most becoming to her. She should cling to that style, no matter what new fashion may be introduced. Equal parts of orris root and chalk make a simple, wholesome tooth powder. Painful corns on the bottom of the feet are treated by putting several layers of adhesive plaster to act as a kind of cushion over the corn. This keeps the corn protected from friction and in time it will disappear. For a shiny nose, make a lotion of one dram of boracic acid and mix it with four ounces of rosewater. Apply as often as necessary. Be careful of your diet, and highly seasoned foods extremes of heat and cold and anything spirituous. Give your scalp and hair plenty of ventilation. Do this at night, allowing the hair to fall over the shoulders. Shake it out and sometimes give it a sunning. On a mild day sit before an open window for the air to blow through the hair. Mirrors at Curves To make the world-famed scenic drive through Denver's municipal mountain park system all the more safe and enjoyable, two large mirrors have been placed at the sharpest curves on the Bear creek canyon section of the road. These provide a practical guard against accidents, by enabling people to see whether any motor cars or other vehicles are approaching from the opposite side of the curve. The mirrors are three feet high by five feet wide and are mounted on iron pipe securely cemented in solid rock on the outer edge of the road. They are carefully set in heavy wood frames which are covered by the substantial and attractive copper covering used in connection with plate glass in store fronts. The frames are so constructed as to prevent injury from moisture. The cost of the mirrors and the work of installing amounts to about $50 each. Some of the most valuable prehistoric bones in the world have been unearthed in and about Los Angeles county, Cal. Recently some workmen who were cutting a new road, came across the remains of a monster whale. With little respect for the relic they had discovered, the workmen went right on cutting their street through a section of the whale. These fossils are thought to be thousands of years old. The backbone measures three feet across, and its vertebrae are large enough to be used as seats. Advertise in The Argus that the friendship which she thought was founded on a rock was built upon the quicksands. She is forever in her power. The meanest advantage such a person can take of her is to make the guardianship of her secret the tasks of taking money from her. The victim fears to refuse. If there were no obligations between them "the friend" would ask the favor hesitatingly. If the whip handle has been placed in her hands, she forever holds the weapon over the other woman's head. The favor she asks, or rather demands, grows in proportion to the other woman's fear. In a burst of confidence, a woman once told an intimate friend that her husband had been accused of a crime, but, as it could not be proved against him, he was set free. They had sold all their effects and journeyed over a thousand miles East to begin life anew. This burst of confidence cost the wife every cent she could take for years, until by accident the real culprit was arrested in the far West and all tarnish was removed from the name of the man who was suffering long from false accusations. There should be a limit between the closest of friendships indulged in by women. Borrowing should not be encouraged unless it is unavoidable. A proud, spirited woman will go without before she will ask for any article she wishes to obtain. Certainly she should be chary about borrowing money. No housewife should borrow food from neighbors to entertain dinner guests. One might just as well consider borrowing table, chairs, dishes and best table napery. Never borrow even from your closest friend. (Copyright, 1916.) "There is something in America that seems to change even the physiognomy of the people who come here and they become American in looks as well as in thought," said a London doctor while visiting here. "They are beginning to recognize this American type abroad. Even those who were not born in America develop into the American type after ten or twenty years in this country. Perhaps it is the freedom of thought and action that brings about the change. You know the poor man of Europe—the peasant—has no freedom of action and thought, and when he comes to America and learns what it is to act as he likes and think as he likes it changes his whole countenance. This is what makes the American type, even of the immigrants, after they have had a few years of this new spiritual atmosphere. "One must occasionally go to Europe to appreciate America. Here you all have opportunity. You can have your little home and can work if you will. No one need go hungry nor ask charity here. "Europe will not recover her position of two years ago in generations. How long it will take no man can tell. But today the best blood is being poured out on the field of battle, the best of her children are dying by thousands of diseases back of the lines of battle. Science will be calling for men to push on her work and the men who would have answered the call will be found to have died on the battlefield. The ablest physicians of the future are dying in the trenches, the best artisans, the greatest teachers and the most fertile-minded inventors." Election laws throughout the world vary enormously. We take it as a matter of course that a man or woman must be twenty-one years old to vote, Glirard observes in the Philadelphia Ledger. In Hungary men vote at twenty, but in Austria, which the Irish bullmaker would designate the "major half" of Emperor Charles Joseph's empire, men must be twenty-four. We hear a great deal about Prussianism these days. A Prussian cannot vote under twenty-five. Nor can the conquered Belgian cast a ballot at a more tender age. Up in Denmark folks grow up slowly, and thirty years is the minimum limit for a voter. Japanese are supposed to know enough at twenty-five to use the ballot wisely. The ear fires things nicely in the matter of elections. As you know, he has a great army even in times of peace. But no Russian soldier can vote. Nor can a Russian student or policeman. The theory is that these classes of men can easily congregate so as to act in unison, which might at certain times cause formidable combinations. In Portugal domestic servants were formerly not allowed to vote. French and Italian soldiers when under arms cannot enjoy the franchise. England disqualifies anybody who accepts charitable relief, but she also puts a premium upon the highbrow. The United Kingdom's eight universities send nine members to parliament. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus. Mrs. C. L. Taylor, President; Mrs. H. Dunbar, Secretary; Mrs. R. Q. Dickerson, Secretary. Secure a nice, warm, furnished room for the winter. Consult the Advertising columns in the Argus. Mrs. Samantha Upshaw, who spent the holidays in Chicago, the guest of her son, Mr. Brown, is still a visitor in the Windy City. Mr. J. W. Kent, 2842 Lawton, who has been indisposed since the 20th of November, is now able to be up about his work. After a delightful visit with relatives and friends, Mrs. Fredica Young returned to her home in Camden, Mo. Many entertained her while here. Mrs. Louise Smith, of 2613a Market Pl., went through a serious operation Tuesday, January 9th, at Barnes Hospital, and is improving slowly. Mrs. Phoebe Brown and daughter, Mrs. Estella Peterson, of 3220 Hickory St., are visiting relatives and friend in Baton Rouge, La. Mr. W. M. Allen, 3440 Pine St., was called to his home, Durant, Miss., January 4th, on account of the death of his brother. He will return in a few days. Miss Floy Mae Johnson, Edw. N. White and Harry G. Douglass were entertained Wednesday, January 3rd, at a luncheon at the residence of Mrs. P. B. Gillespie. Mrs. W. M. Russell, of New Albany, Ind., spent the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. House, 3209 Lawton Ave. She departed for her home Monday evening, January 7th. Miss Ivorine McCallister of 4320 Labadie Ave., who is attending the Lake Forrest College of Illinois, spent the holidays in Chicago and will be home to friends Easter. Miss Georgiana G. Brown, after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Jeannetta Brown, of 1421 S. Montrose St., has returned to West Virginia to resume her duties as teacher. The 25th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jones, of 2816 Elliot Ave., was held Friday evening, January 5th. The house was beautifully decorated with Silver. Many presents were received. Miss Elizabeth Meadows and Mr. Clarence Hawkins were quietly married in the pastor's study of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, last Sunday. Rev. B. G. Shaw performed the ceremony. The regular meeting of the Matrons' Council H. of J. will be Wednesday, January 17th, at the residence of Mrs. Florence Jenkins, 4327 Garfield Ave., Mrs. Pinkie C. Lewis, President; Mayne M. Polk, Secretary. Misses Rose and Idell Harris, of St. Louis, entertained, Wednesday, Mr. Geo. Parris of New York, Mrs. Newsome, Mrs. Edison and Messrs Bedmond and Officer. Mrs. Edison, since her return from Detroit, Mich., has been highly entertained by her friends, which she shall long remember. The Miscellaneous Club met at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Brown, 3930s Cook Ave., in their regular December meeting. After the regular routine of work, the hostess served a delicious three-course luncheon. The house was beautifully decorated with X-mas novelties. One new member was added, Mrs. C. J. Bell. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Sam? Phillips, 4210 N. Market St., January 19, 1917. The Non-Denominational Club rounded out their first 10 months' work December 15th, 1916. The Club was organized to help the poor and needy regardless of church or creed. We have done much in relieving the sick and the orphans. The members began the work for the new year with a very enthusiastic meeting held at the residence of the president, Mrs. Jno. Sneed. The next meeting will be held at 3908 Finny Ave. Mrs. Jno. Sneed, President; Mrs. Jno. Hopkins, Secretary; Mrs. Jas. Cole, Treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Jones, of 3217a Lawton Ave., entertained with a very elaborate seven course dinner, Tuesday evening, January 2nd, in honor of their niece Mrs. Ethel B., Jones, of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Florence Ambroser, of Chicago. Among the invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Florence Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Astrap, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haile, Mrs. John Dalton, Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Miss Florence Robertson. The evening was well spent in playing cards and dancing. They all departed at a late hour, declaring Mr. and Mrs. Jones a fine host and hostess. Mrs. John Alexandra, of 3445 Pine St., met with a serious accident last Wednesday. Mrs. Archie Nelson, 1117 N. Whittier, who has undergone an operation, is convalescent. Rev. J. F. Robinson, and daughter, passed through the city last week en route to St. Joseph, Mo., to hold a revival. A "500" party has made its debut and met Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. O. Sanford Robinson, of West Belle Pl. Mrs. James Kenney, of 3007a Market St., has been confined to her bed for the last two weeks with pneumonia. Mr. Wm. Moore, 3307 Laclede Ave. Mrs. A. Whiting, 2627 Pine St., and Mrs. May, 3017 Laclede Ave., are reported ill. Dr. Elmer Wiggins, son of Mrs. Thompson, 2511 N. Lefflingwell Ave., is an interne at Freedman Hospital, Washington, D. C., and doing well. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus. The Publicity Committees of several of the Women's Clubs met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ernest Grady's to arrange for the coming of the pianist Maude Cuney Hail. Mr. Charlie Campbell, 2012 Chestnut St., a railroad porter; brother to Mrs. Edna Kennedy and Mrs. Huston, 2814 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Lucas Ave., was found dead last Monday, one mile from Chimau, on the right-of-way. Miss Elenora Lewis, who is studying voice culture and theory at Austin's Conservatory, has resumed her study of Spanish and expects to take up her German again soon. She will enter the Boston Conservatory next September. Mrs. Cecil Anderson surprised the Old Folks' Home with a delightful dinner X-mas. Mrs. Constantine, of Peoria, Ill., divided $9.54 among the inmates of the Old Folks' Home, she also sent 3 bushels of potatoes. Mr. and Mrs. John Culbert, of 3911 Fair Ave., entertained Mrs. Cornelia Ave., entertained Mich., New Year's Day with a dinner party. Mr. and Mrs. Edison, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Russel and Thomas were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ware, of 4280 Garfield Ave., entertained with a small reception New Year's night. Quite an enjoyable time was spent. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. Phonassal, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Edison. Mrs. Edward Bell and Mrs. Thomas Preston, of 4422 West Belle Pl., entertained twelve ladies at a beautiful luncheon on Saturday, January 6th. The affair was given for Miss Bardella Jobes, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who is the house guest of Mrs. J. W. Bonner, of 2645 Lawton Ave. A miscellaneous shower was given Sunday, January 7, by the Bachelor Girls' Club at the residence of Mrs. R. Herbert Stanton, of Elwood Ave., in honor of the approaching marriage of Miss Consuela Nesbit. The decorations were artistically carried out in cupids and hearts. The St. Louis Medical-Forum convened at 3150 Laclede Ave., Tuesday. Symposium of the Medical Society was ably discussed, closing with a stirring address by Dr. C. H. Phillips, Jr., Drs. Gordon, Haskell, Edwards, Tyler, Jaquie Simpson and Moore delivered toasts after which a luncheon was served. Mrs. Sarah Murry, 3418 Lawton Ave., entertained a host of friends in honor of her husband's 34th birthday, last Saturday evening, January 6th. The evening was spent with music and dancing. Among the out-of-town guests present was: Mr. Abert Richardson, Mrs. Murry's brother, of Edwardville, Ill. After a late hour all departed, expressing themselves as having had a delightful time, and voting Mrs. Murry an excellent hostess. One of the swellest affairs of the season was the house party given by the Married Ladies' Needle Club at the spacious residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Morgan, 3961 Finney Ave, Friday evening, December 29, 1916. The house was beautifully decorated and all the ladies were attired in evening rowns. There were 45 guests present. The menu consisted of sandwiches, salad, crackers and olives, ice cream and cake. Dancing and card games were enjoyed until the wee hours in the morning. Everybody departed, expressing themselves as having enjoyed the evening. Mrs. Lena Gamble, President; Manie Cirtik, Secretary; Effle Bush, Reporter. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES Clarence Elmar Hawkins, 5384 Waterman Mary Elizabeth Meadows; 5032 Waterman Isaiah King.....111 S. Beanmont Lula M. Williams.....2731 Pine Charles Dickerson.....2135 Walnut Ave Nelson.....2135 Walnut Charles F. Lawson.....2749 Clark Viola Matson.....2754 Clark Chas. Goodwin.....2902 Pine Mrs Jane Harris.....3032 Lucas Hampton Miner.....2833 Walnut Mrs Linda Saroggs.....3020 Lawton Luster Boston.....114 S. Channing Helen McDonald.....114 S. Channing Leon Garesche.....2728 Morgan Emma G. Trice.....2844 Franklin Clatyon Fletcher Ward.....2841 Morgan Ada Poston.....2835 Morgan Advertise in the Argus and get results. Mrs. Ida Langston is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Sanford Robinson, 4138 West Belle will be at home Saturday to friends in honor of Miss Percy, a teacher, of Nashville, who is the guest of Miss Mas Belcher, of the Y. W. C. A. Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Dixon, 4160 West Belle, are the happy recipients of their twelfth child, this adition being a girl. The happy family is now well balanced. Six girls and six boys. Little Billie Curtis, the son of Dr. W. P. Curtis, had his third anniversary of his birth celebrated with a family dinner. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Curtis, Mrs. Simington, Mrs. Mary Lewis, Miss Virginia Smith, Mrs. Mattie Anderson, Mrs. Nellie Agee. Miss Ethel Bregg, after spending several months with her relatives in Kinloch Park, left Monday night for Kansas City, where she has made her home for the last three years. Miss Bragg, just before her departure was royally entertained by her friends with a luncheon at the residence of Mrs. Abernathy, Kinloch Park, after which several of the guests accompanied her to the station in a limousine. The private dance hall of Mr. Sam Shepard's place, 3634 Pine St., was beautifully decorated for the big banquet which was given in honor of the Creole Band by Mr. Geo. P. Dore, Tecumsch Bradshaw, Robert Anderson, Alouza Thomas and Sam Shepard. Fifty guests were present and had the time of their lives with plenty of everything to eat and drink. The band played the sweetest music that was ever heard in St. Louis and the guests enjoyed themselves until 3 a. m. when everyone left feeling very happy. The Melrose Art Club held their regular meeting, Friday, January 5th, at the residence of Mrs. John Alexander, 3445 Pine St. After an hour for business the rest of the afternoon was spent in rocheting. Two new members, Mrs. A. D. Fraves and Mrs. Saunders were received. Mrs. Thomas was the club guest and made a few very interesting remarks, after which the hostess invited her guests into a beautifully decorated dining room. A delicious menu was served, which we all enjoyed. The next will be at the residence of Mrs. Hester, 4351 West Belle Pl., January 19th. Mrs. Duvall, President; Ora Jackson, Secretary; E. Jackson, Reporter Mrs. W. R. Hill's dinner to a few friends, in honor of Mrs. and Miss Hunton, of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Cassel, of Denver, Colo., and Miss Lillian Evans, of Washington, given last Friday evening, was a very enjoyable one, served with six courses. The guests, besides the ones of honor were Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hopson, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mosely, Mrs. Nellie Agee, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Giles, Mr. W. C. Gordon, and Mr. E. H. Hamilton. Mrs. John B. French, of Chicago, Ill., will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Phillips, the latter part of the month. Mrs. Nellie Agee entertained a few of the professional and business women Tuesday evening, in honor of Mrs. Hunton, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Cassel, of Denver, Colo. Mrs. Silence, of Washington, D. C., was an out-of-town guest. Miss Eva Bowles, National Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. was also a guest of honor. Mrs. Nevin gave a talk on the grocery business; Mrs. Lansing on stenography; Mrs. G. A. Thomas on millinery; Mrs. Humphrey and Campbell on dress-making; Mrs. B. P. Bowles on social settlement work. Miss Eva Bowles gave a most interesting talk on the Y. W. C. A., which it is thought will bear much fruit. The other guests were neighbors: Mesdames R. H. Cole, Callie Edwards, C. H. Dodge, T. A. Curtis, Jas Schaffner, W. P. Curtis, Levy Green, Oscar Finlay, George Richardson, W. R. Hill, George Vashon, W. H. Manafes, W. G. Mosely, Misses Belcher and Perry; Mrs. C. H. Phillips, Mrs. Henry Rhetta, and Mrs. Lucy Porter assisted the hostess and served refreshments between stated talks. Advertise in the Argus and get results. DEATHS OF THE WEEK James Taylor, 4357 Kennerly.....38 John Coyle, 1312 Morgan.....45 Albert Davis, 1709 N. 10th.....44 Infant Thompson, 4283 St. Ferdinand Charles Campbell, 2814^1 Lucas.....34 John Garrett, 2730 Lucas.....54 Sallie Jones, 520 E. Swing.....68 Rilley M. Kenzie, 2731 Wash.....33 Frank Stevenson, 3154 Easton.....67 Derry Henry, 4299 g St. Louis.....69 Frank Johnson, 1215 Blair.....72 Anderson Walls, 2724 Morgan.....25 Lucy Cox, 4331 Maffit.....72 Maggie Bowman, 813 N. 13th.....51 Gertrude Henry, 2413 Adams.....51 Richard Scott, 410 S. 15th.....32 Baby Huston, 1311 N. Newstand..... Elizabeth Blackwell, 1120 N. 17th.....52 Henry Wade, 2612 Stoddard.....53 Geo. Henry Thomas, 4297 Finney.....52 Clarence Knall, 4299 Garfield.....13 John Sykes, 1110 Brooklyn.....54 Pleasant Moore, 3107 Adams.....43 Francis Johnson, 2623½ Wash.....54 Bessie Viterback, Koch Hospital.....25 Alfred Johnson, 17 Johnson.....40 Fanny Garrett, 3415 Lawton.....51 Jasper Galloway, 2635 Lucas.....36 Haywood Seruggs, 7708 East Rail- road Ave.....62 Mary Hamilton, 4023 Papin.....52 Carrie Shobe, 2019 Carr.....58 Catherine Luter, 2633 Lawton.....19 Bessie Simpson, 204 Johnson.....33 Baby Wilson, 1119 N. Whittier..... JOHN W. SYKES DIES John W. Sykes, a well-known citizen and prominent Mason, died at his home, 1110 Brooklyn St., last Monday. The Most Worshipful Masters as well as the various orders of Royal Arch Masons, Knights Templar and the Shriners are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple, 3619 Easton Ave., Sunday at 12 m. by order of J. H. Bradbury, Most Worshipful Master of J. Q. Johnson No. 30, A. F. & A. M. MBS. MARTHA ROGERS PASSES AWAY AT ALTON, ILL. Mrs. Martha Rogers, formerly of this city, who had been residing in Kansas City, Mo., and Alton, Ill., of late, passed into the Great Beyond, Sunday, January 7th, at 11:45 a. m. Mrs. Rogers had been ill but a short time, having suffered a paralytic stroke, some few days prior to her death. She died in full consciousness, at the home of her relatives in Alton, Ill., where she had been residing for the past year. For twenty four years she had made her home with Mrs. Callie Diggs, formerly of 2125 Walnut St., this city, but now of 1710 Oak St, Kansas City, Mo. Tibough not related to Mrs. Diggs, she was looked upon and treated as a mother and was familiarly known among her friends and acquaintances as "Grandma" Rogers. Mrs. Diggs, upon learning of the illness of Mrs. Rogers, hurried to she, and was at her bedside when she passed away. Miss Beatrice Randolph, a niece of Mrs. Diggs, who was devoted to Mrs. Rogers, and whom Mrs. Rogers partly reared, arrived in St. Louis, Wednesday morning, to be present at the funeral, which will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, from Providence Baptist Church, 4298 Kennerly Ave. Rev. E. C. Cole will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood. Mrs. Rogers was 84 years of age and was a devout Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of the Benevolent Orders of Daughters of Elizabeth and Lady Porters. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the dear friends for their kindness during the death of our beloved father and for the beautiful floral offerings. And also, to thank Dr. Stevens for his words of sympathy. The bereaved family, daughters and son—Beulah, Josie, Mattie and James Tolbert. The Antioch Baptist Church, Goode and N. Market Street, will begin revival services Sunday, January 14, 1917. Everyone is invited. There will be a 1997 entertainment given at 1809 N. Newstead Ave., January 27th, for the benefit of Progressive Chapter No. 26 O. E. S. Everybody welcome. Music, games, etc. Admission free. Come early, stay late and have a nice social time. J. C. Childers, Captain; Mrs. Minnie Martin, Cashier. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ACC CESSORIES FOR SALE, CHEAP Also desk, baby buggy, stoves, gas log, butter merger, mason jars, curtain rods, shades, leather cushion, lawn mowers, mounted steer horns, 10 vols. Century dictionary, typewriter, drawing-board and instruments, check perforator. 5405 Bartmer. Forest 1708. We Buy and Sell, Pups, Canaries, Parrots, Etc. Call or write 勇 ENTERTAINMENT anicuring Facial Massage Do You Believe in Safety First in Hair Culture ? 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Parker—Heinle was evidently kidding you. I never saw you full of anything that wasn't wet. Bright Youth. "But," said the stern father, "you have no money. If you marry my daughter, you will have to live on wind." When you sneeze, a spray of the secretions from the mucosa "That will be all right," replied the young man, "providing I can depend on you to raise the wind." membrane of the respiratory tract and the throat is thrown into the air for quite some distance around you. This spray often carries germs of disease. From-some forms of leprosy and tuberculosis, thousands of germs that will produce those diseases, are breathed in by those who are standing within the zone of the spray. A Waste of Time. "Any important news in the paper this morning, my dear!" "Yes, indeed," answered Mrs. Twobble. "Susie Glither's engagement to Sam Spiffus is announced. Everybody thought she was going to marry Jack Boffels." Many of the influenzas or so-called colds are communicated from one person to another in the same way. Some healthy people have disease-producing organisms that are sneezed out and if taken into the respiratory tract of others who have less resistance, they will lead to serious results. "But what's going on in Europe?" "Oh, I never read the news from Europe; You and I will never be able to go there." Hard to Please. "That manigue made a poor job of my nails." Rare Old Book "But the smile she gave you?" "Shucks! I don't deny that it made my heart beat faster for a moment, but I fail to see how her smile improved my personal appearance." Many rare old books are worth many times their weight in gold, but the most valuable modern book has recently been completed for an American millionaire. This remarkable book is a volume of Keats' poems illuminated on vellum and illustrated throughout with hand-painted miniatures. The cover is composed of more than 4,400 separate pieces of colored leather, forming an intricate design, which in turn is completed by 1,000 precious stones. The value of the book is, of course, enormous. A "Certainly not, young woman. The earth acquired its rotary motion millions of years ago while in a nebulous state and from causes quite beyond the grasp NOBLE I. H. BRADBURY GOES OUT OF OFFICE WITH HONOR OFFICE WITH HONOR A banquet was given in honor of I. H. Bradbury, retiring Ill. Potentate of Medinah Temple No. 39, A. E. A. O. N. of M. S., at Masonite Hall, 3619 Easton Ave., December 7, 1917. The following speakers were present: Noble S. A. Groves; E. J. Victoria, Jr.; P. J. Brown; S. A. May, Ill. Potentate, Toast Master. doctor 'Pillers drove a horse could let the poor beast stand for hours in the cold without a blanket." "Your!" ST. LOUIS 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. GULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Pinket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Out rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never omitted. A BIG BARGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, callar, 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, 428 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at 428 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Mo. Ask for Daniel White. (5-19) 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. See J. E. Mitchell, 2341 Market, Phone, Bom. 1452. FOR RENT: Four rooms and bath, electric light and telephone; hot water heat. Apply Rev. R. H. C. Sydnor, 3951 Finney. (4-12-15.) FOR RENT: Furnished front rooms, gentlemen, well heated, good people only, extra reasonable. 4125 Flaney. Phone Lindell 3679. (4-12-8). FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room in private family for gentlemen. All conveniences. 1921 Goode. Lindell 1913L. (4-12-8). FOR RENT: One garage $5 per month; one stable, $1.25 a week. 3914 W. Bell. (4-12-8). FOR RENT: One furnished front room, modern convenience, newly decorated Phone Lindell 2823R. 4052 W. Belle. (4-12-22). FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front and back room. Private family. 3128 Lawton. Mrs. Collier. (4-12-22). AGENTS WANTED: Lady agents wanted to solicit for a reliable house apply Mrs. Meyer, 410 Clark Ave. between 1 and 4 p. m. (4-12-22.) MEN WANTED WANTED—25 building wreckers. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Steel Co., 23 Branch St. WANTED—Men for sewer work, steady job, two years' work. Apply at the Gilt Edge News Co., 2303 Market street. FOR RENT. Neatly furnished room with modern convenience, no other roomers. Phone Lindell 1253, 4026a West Belle, Mrs. Sandford. FOR SALE.—Lots and houses. A nice 3-room house and kitchen in Kinloch Park. Write Rev. Wm. Anderson or phone Ferguson 125L. 4-1-5 FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room, hot and cold water, furnace heat, electric lights, for gentleman, 4174 West Belle. 1-5-17 FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms, modern convenience. Second and third floor front. Mrs. Eblen, 3111 Lucas Ave., Bomont 2702. 1-5-17. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms, modern convenience. 2636 Randolph St. 1-5-17 WANTED.—Office girl to work in store. Write Box 2, Argus office, 2341 Market St. 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. 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. STARKES AND STARKES Carpenters and Builders. General repairing of all kinds. Access certificate your work. Office, 4243 Cottage Ava. 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 Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis. CHAS. S. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorater First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue. FOR RENT: Six room residence. 4606 Labadie Ave., occupied by owner. Open for inspection. Apply, Hutchins Inge, real estate. 2645 Lawton Ave. Phone, Central 3300f. O You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT, 2335 Market St. 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. PIPE FITTER Steam and Hot Water Radiator A Specialty. All Kinds of Stoves Repaired. Call . . . E. M. Paschall 4314-a Lucky ... St. Louis, Mo. Real gold-filled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it. Sale Monday and Tuesday at Harry G. Douglass, Prescription Druggist Quality and Service Store, 2400 North Pendleton Avenue. We actually sell you the genuine gold-filled eyeglasses or spectacle frames, guaranteed to assay 10-10th 12-karat gold filled, and to wear for ten years. Similar glasses elsewhere, $2.50 up. With these frames is a pair of our genuine periscopic crystal lenses, fitted free by our expert optician, who has had years of experience in fitting glasses. For only one dollar. Special lenses extra. $3.50 rimless glasses, $2.25; $5.00 bifocals, two pairs in one, for $3.00. Similar glasses elsewhere, $4.00 and $5.00. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Fellows' Hall 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptions. Rent very reasonable. See janitor or call the secretary's office. Phone, Delmar 42991. MEN WANTED WANTED—25 men to load and unload cars. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Steel Co., 23 Branch St. FOR RENT: Flat, three rooms, bath and toilet up and down stairs, 3029 Semple. $12.50 a floor. Open for inspection. Apply G. W. Clemmons, 1909 Lucas Avenue. (1-12-4.) FOR RENT: Nice large rooms, reasonable. 3615 Cozzens Ave. (1-12-1.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room in private family; gas, hot and cold water and fuel for cooking. 4064 Cook Ave. (1-12-4.) FOR RENT: Two nice furnished rooms, cheap. 3044 Marnice Pl.; inquire at 3038 Marnice or see janitor. 1423 Semple Ave. (1-12-4. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Love of home and of what home stands for converts the drudgery of daily routine into a higher order of social service. Good Dresses for the Family. Good Dishes for the Family. A punch that you need not fear to give to the children is made as follows: Prepare a rich cranberry jelly, carefully straining, to remove all seeds. To a quart of the jelly add the juice of a lemon and a tablespoonful of gelatin softened in cold water, add enough cold water to make a smooth pretzel and serve as a frappe or punch. Put three cupfuls of cooked veal through the meat chopper with a good slice of salt pork and three small crackers rolled fine, then add one beaten egg; two tablespoonfuls of softened butter, one teaspoonful of salt, a little pepper and nutmeg. Mold in the form of an oblong loaf, put in a pan with softened butter and fine cracker crumbs. Baste several times, adding more crumbs so that at the last it may have a brown crust. Bake one hour; serve thin sliced with tomato sauce. Clean and truss a young fat goose, removing all the fat possible from the vent. Stuff with bread, four parboiled onions, a tablespoonful of chopped parsley, a half cupful of cooked chestnuts, a little grated nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Put the goose in a saucepan, breast down, on a bed of sliced carrots, celery and one onion chopped fine, a little marjoram, clove and parsley sprinkled over the vegetables. Cook in a very hot oven for 20 minutes, then lower the heat and cook three and a half hours slowly for a six-pound goose. Use the giblets for a sauce. Brown four tablespoonfuls of flour with the same amount of fat, add a half cupful of water and, when smooth, add milk to thin the sauce to the right consistency. A half cupful of ripe olives, chopped, added to the sauce improves it. Take three slices of dry bread and a small slice of salt pork finely chopped. Pour boiling water over the bread, squeeze dry, add the pork, a tablespoonful of melted butter and one teaspoonful of capers chopped, a half teaspoonful of marjoram, mix well and stuff the fish. DR. LOUIS RUSH Is still at 2117 Market St. Cream Cucum Beat a cupf and add a table the cream is so ed. Add a half Cream Cucumber Sauce for Fish. Beat a cupful of cream until stiff and add a tablespoonful of vinegar. If the cream is sour less vinegar is needed. Add a half cupful of finely-cut cucumber to the cream, season with salt and pepper. Nellie Maxwell And REPAIR SHOP 2315 MARKET ST. MOSES LAMPKINS, Prop. The direct ra disease germs i with them, and sary it is to havi in the henhouse rays free access If it has not the henhouse r The direct rays of the sun will kill disease germs if they come in contact with them, and this shows how necessary it is to have clean, large windows in the henhouse to permit the sun's rays free access. If it has not been done, be sure that the henhouse roof is water-tight and the sides windproof so that the house can be kept dry and the fowls protected from drafts, especially when on the roosts at night. Plenty of good yellow corn, fed twice or three times a day, all they will eat each time, will make the geese nice and fat for the market. If there is a pile of old house plaster anywhere on the premises, dump some of it in the corner of the poultry house. Whatever you do or leave undone, do not allow the drinking dishes to remain unfilled for any length of time. Generally speaking, an average hen will consume three ounces of grain per day, or over a bushel in the course of a year. J. E. Mitchell, Argus Office Keep the henhouses away from the barn unless you do not mind the animals becoming infested with lice. Fowls and animals should not be quartered under the same roof. Turkeys eat less and sell for more per pound than anything raised on the farm. Hens like to lay where they see an egg. Early morning headaches may be due to many causes—eye strain, kidney trouble, dissipation, too much smoking, overeating of proteins, excessive mental labor or too high blood pressure. The Medical Record quotes some observations by the French Doctor Renon, which extended over 15 years and in which he found in many cases excessively high blood tension. When the persistent headaches are so severe that they unfit the sufferer for work, it is generally found that his heart is enlarged and his kidneys are affected. Such cases often speedily terminate fatally, but intense treatment will alleviate the symptoms. Gapent Remark "I believe our new office boy is going to make good." "Why do you think so?" "When he noticed the way the head bookkeeper and the two assistant bookkeepers and the filing clerk buzzed around our pretty stenographer he said: 'There ain't nothin' demoralizes business like a skirt." Hor-Ton-a Youthful Brown Skin Powder and Vanishing Cream. Price 25c. Made only by Evelyn Horton Mfg. Co., 4188 W. Belle Place, St. Louis, Mc. Liberal terms to agenta. DER-MA-TAS "Dermatas," the best known hair grower in the world. You are entitled to the best; therefore you should insist on using Dermatas. The demand for this preparation is increasing each day by those who have used it. Special mention to Ms. Neil. Named Dermatas Mfg. Co., Mrs. P. W. Donna van't, president, 7429 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo. BIBLE COLLEGE OF DIVINITY New location is 2926 Pine St. A complete college course can be had with board and lodging. Classes day and night. Rev. N. H. Baynes, president. NEGRO YEAR BOOK 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 35e in postage and the book will be mailed free. Address R. Goode, 2303 Market St., St. Louis. NEW PENSION LAWS The New Pension Law takes in widows 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. MARKET STREET. CLINIC res Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. THIS STAR EVERY HEEL Ask your dealer for Johansen Bros. shoes. Best for wear, price, style, equality in the market. For Sale Best bargain on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. 4411 W. Belle. See Argus Office WONDERFUL Spirit Medium ```markdown ``` Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khiren is now an honorary Professor of India and is recognized by the profession as the leader of Occult Science. President of the Mediums World Association. He deli you exactly what troubles or worries you have. 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Free also BOOK, Hair Illustrated showing latest styles in Hair Goods and Tolstet articles. Remember, Hair Nets FREE with order for BGO or BGO Comb. Illustrated Book FREEms request. GEORGE F. F. BUNGAY 28 Sq. William St., New York When It Pays to Be Sick By PHILLIP P. JACOBS Assistant Secretary National Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis. Rosie stood in a corner of the school hall, crying bitterly when Miss Chamberlain came to her and asked for the cause of her tears. In broken tones, she said, "Please, teacher. Mary can go on the roof and I can't." The "roof" is a term used to designate the open-air school. It is only for sickly children, who are run down and likely to get consumption. Mary had been selected by the school doctor and THE WEEKLY PRESS Happy Pupil Gaining Health In Open-Air School. for two weeks she was having the time of her life, much to the envy of Rosie, her older sister, and her other playmates. Already, the thin form was beginning to fill out, and the cheeks were beginning to get fatter, and a Wise and Otherwise. The man who is always right is always a nuisance. One taste of success is better than a meal of defeat. There are many touching incidents in the life of a chronic borrower. Never judge a man by his stylish clothes—perhaps his wife bought them. Many a man's wife dresses stylishly because his creditors can afford it. The cheapest thing in California is sunshine; in Kentucky it's moonshine. Many a man walks around on his uppers because he is unable to run into debt. And many a girl marries the wrong man because the right one failed to propose. Some men are born small, some shrink and some others never find out how small they really are. If our good intentions could only be used for paving material in this world what a saving for the taxpayers! When a woman pounds the piano she does it because she wants to, or because her neighbors don't want her to. SPECIAL NOTICE All young women out of employment who can furnish good references would do well 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. We wish to announce to our friends and patrons, that The West End Buffet and Cafe, North Market and Whittier Streets, is now opened under new management. We will be glad to meet our friends and patrons. First class wines and liquors. Mr. Chester W. Smith, Prop., Mr. Henry P. Schall, Manager. tinge of red could be traced here an there. "Why, they give us a great big glaz of milk and lots of crackers in the middle of the morning and the middle of the afternoon," said Mary, over the family supper table, after the first da at the open-air school. Rosie's ey grew bigger and bigger and she begs to wish that she were sick. But when cold weather came o Rosle began to taunt her sister abo it, saying that she would freeze sittin' outside while those who were with walls would keep nice and warm. Ma cared little for these taunts, howev' because her sitting-out bag and sot stone, with the sweater, hood and m tens provided by the Antitumbrcular society kept her good and warm. Eve though the thermometer went down zero and below, Mary sat and studi and played out on the roof in all sor of weather with a band of some twen other children. What a happy family they were, and how they did grow! All through the winter they played and worked. When the spring came and the birds began nest in the old alanthus trees in the back yard of the school and the teacher began to point out the new thing in nature, Mary's daily account of the school became an event in the life of the family. When, at the end of the year the doctor told Mary that she would have to go back into the regular school room and that her place would have to be taken by some other little girl or boy, with pinched cheeks and under nourished body, Mary felt like crying just as little Rosee had done a year ago, because she was now so health that she could no longer go to the school on the roof. There are over 1,000 open-air school in the United States, bringing life an health to boys and girls, who study an work the while. Red Cross Christmas seals are responsible for the establishment of these schools. X ELENTO Quinine Pomade Copyrighted JAMIE BAND and MARGARET JIKKY wrote us that they had hardly any hair, but after using Excelsior you can see the results on their pictures Kinky Hair cannot be made straight. You have to have hair before it can be striched. Now this is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky, nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and scrape Falling Hair at once. Price 25e by mail on receipt of stamp or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Particulars at Store MISLENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. HELP THE BLIND Buy Your Broems and Mops From the Missouri Association for the Blind Insist on Your Grocer Keep Them. Make This a Practice. The Missouri Association for Blind is doing a very commendable work for the unfortunate blind in an city. A visit to their factory will con- vince anyone of the good work that how enthusiastic these men are at the work. These men are anxious to work; are glad to work; their mops brooms are just as good as any may see on the market. How You Can Help You can help these men by buy their brooms and mops at your groc store or phone direct to their facts They sell wholesale and retail. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) Copyright, 1817, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON TEXT—John 11:19-34. GOLDEN TEXT—Behold, the lamb of God that behold away the slim of the world—John 11:22. John began his public ministry in the summer of A. D. 26 and the baptism of Jesus probably took place in January, A. D. 27. The delegation from Jerusalem to interview John must have appeared along toward the latter part 'of February. 1. John the Witness (vv. 15-18). John's ministry created great excitement. The people were in expectancy. All classes were reasoning as to who this strange but marvelously forceful man might be. Some thought perhaps he was the Christ (Luke 3:15). To settle this question a committee was sent to Jerusalem to investigate. Malachi, the prophet, has suggested the coming of Elijah (Mal. 4:5) before the Messiah should come, and another prophecy indicated that the prophet should be like unto Moses (Deut. 18:18-18). John freely confesses to this delegation that he is not the Christ nor Elijah nor the prophet predicted by Moses. How foolish and silly are those modern ones who profess to be the messenger of the covenant or some other fanciful title, indicating the return of the witness which is to precede the coming of Christ. John exercises humility in the way he states his real position though he does apply to himself the prophecy of Isaiah (Isa. 40:3-5) which sets forth what his mission was to be. A voice can be heard but not seen. With our bodily eyes we never see a spirit. No man ever saw the soul of his nearest friend. We do see God, however, in his works, in his marvelous deliverances and his guidance of the world and his answers to prayer. II. John the Baptizer (vv. 19-29). As John had denied that he was the Christ or Elijah, the priests and Levites made bold to question his authority at a later time (Matt. 21:23), and still later the authority of the apostles and the priests (Acts 5:28). John answers them with another display of his humility. His baptism in water was nothing to the baptism of the coming one (See Matt. 3:11; Acts 1:5). Though Christ was in their midst, they were blind and did not recognize him. (See vv. 10, 11; ch. 8:19; 16:3). John's baptism of repentance denotes a baptism which a penitent submitted to that he might receive the pledge and assurance that his sins were forgiven. Baptism meant the cleansing of the people from past sins that they might be fitted for entrance into the klagging. Baptism is not conversion. It is a witnessing and a symbol of a spiritual truth that we are dead unto sin, and have risen to newness of life (Rom. 6:3-5). Like John, our voice must be not only that of humility but it must be really a voice with a message from God, one that sounds an unmistakable note, one that can be heard wherever we go, one that will make men happier, stronger, braver, more like God, to prepare the way for Christ in the hearts of men. III. The Witness of the Spirit (vv. 28-34). The writer is very explicit, stating the exact time that these things occurred; for he was an eye witness. John first testifies that Jesus was the Lamb of God, referring of course to the sacrificial lamb, the atoning sacrifice of the Old Testament (Gen. 22:7-8; Ex. 12:3; Isa. 53:7). As the Lamb of God, Jesus would take away the sins of the world; thus the thought is primarily that of atonement, a substitution of another and the deliverance from the guilt of sin. The next day after John's witness to the delegation from Jerusalem, he saw Jesus coming unto him, and said to the assembled people, "Behold the Lamb of God." This refers not so much to his character, that of innocence, meekness and patience, as to his office, his completed work of atonement by the sacrificial death wherein he takes away the sins of the world. On the ground of the propitiation for sin which Jesus wrought (T John 2:9; Matt. 20:28; H Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13) sin is removed from the sinner as far as the East is from the West. God dealt in mercy with men before Christ's time, because of the lamb which was slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8). Here John says that at first he did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah, but he does bear record that he saw the spirit descending at his baptism, and it abode upon him. The work of Christ is for the whole world till all its sin is removed. He is actually removing sin from the world, and when he comes again, sin will be banished. Luke's record adds that this same Messiah is to baptize with the Holy Ghost and fire. Christians are to be on fire for God. The gift of the holy spirit at Pentecost was the first and most manifest expression of this power of Christ who is the real baptizer. Begotten of God (Luke 1:35), possessed of all the attributes of the Father (Phil. 2:6), the one in whom the fullness of the God-head dwelt-bodily (Col. 2:6) he is to be honored and worshiped as God (Heb. 1:6). By REV. JAMES M. GRAY, D.D. Dean of Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT—Know ye not that which they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man which striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we an incorruptible. I Cor. 9:24-25. I have chosen these words because they touch a subject in which most young people are interested in these days—athletics. PETER H. Paul was a Roman citizen, but he traveled a good deal in Greece in the course of his missionary work; and it is with this country we chiefly associate the idea of out-door sports. Corinth was a great commercial city of Greece, where they thought and talked about their run- ning races as much as we think and talk about our baseball and football games. Knowing this, Paul uses an illustration that would attract their attention and impress them with the great Christian truth he wishes to teach. That truth is the future reward those Christians obtain who faithfully serve the Lord Jesus Christ in this life. The figure is that of a running race. In a real race anyone may not run just because he wishes to do so. He must have certain qualifications and be properly entered in the race. And it is so in the Christian race of which Paul writes. One must be a Christian before he can enter that race, and all people are not Christians. But who is a Christian? Some think they are Christians because they are not heathens, or because they live in a Christian land, or because their parents were Christians, or because they try to live a moral life, or because they attend church or Sunday school. But this is not right. Paul teaches in another place (H Cor. 5:17), that a Christian is a new creature, or a new creation altogether; and this agrees with what Jesus Christ said: "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (John 3:3). And how may one be born again? The gospel of John, 1:12, 13 answers that question when, speaking of Jesus Christ, it says: "As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name, which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." We see that to be born again is to receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. And to receive him as our Savior is to believe on him, to put our trust in him to be saved, and pledge ourselves by his grace to follow him as our Lord. But if you have done this, what then? We come back to our text for answer. Paul says, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize?" In other words, all Christians are running in this race, but all will not win the prize. That does not mean that all real Christians are not saved or that all such will not go to heaven. But it means that it is one thing to be saved and go to heaven and another thing to get the prize Paul talks about. Just what that prize is he touches on a little later, but here he simply says, "So run, that ye may obtain." Is not that what we want to do? Do we not want to run successfully? Do we not want to obtain all that God has so lovingly promised us in his Son? How may we do it? Here is a hint. "And every man which striveth for the mastery," says Paul, "is temperate in all things." You know how it is if you want to be a good all-round athlete. You must take good care of yourself. You must eat the right kind of food, and sleep well, and exercise regularly and practice hard, and all that kind of thing. You cannot afford to be careless in anything if you would win the prize. And so it is in the Christian race. To be "temperate in all things" means that as Christians we must keep a watch upon ourselves. And this is worth while, for Paul says: "They do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible." The winner in the Gretelian game felt it reward enough if he had a crown of laurel placed on his head in the presence of the applauding throng. Such a crown would soon wither away, however, but not so the crown which God gives to the victorious soul. That is an incorruptible crown, there is no decay in it and it lasts forever. What is the nature of that crown? It is hard to express it in human language. Paul was once caught up into Paradise, he tells us, "and heard unspeakable words which it is not possible for man to utter." And this illustrates why we cannot understand much that we accept by faith of "the things God hath prepared for them that love him." They are impossible to utter. Church Directory St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Young People's Societies, 5 to 7:30. Class meeting. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Class meeting, 8:00 p.m. J. W. Gar-Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church. Kiu-Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. pastor. Leah, Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a.m.: Northern B Street—Sunday, 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:730 p.m. each p.m. each We pastor, resident Tabernacle B St. Preaching A. M. Sunday, 8:00 p.m. St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, 610th and Montgomery St. Sunday; Preaching, 1:10 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, Leflengwell 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. QUNN 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. Rev. T. L. Watson, Pastor. 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, 6728 Black Ave.—Sunday preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Supt. Rev. W. H. Pearson, 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. Sunday school; 1:30 p. m. 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 8. 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. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St. Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m.; Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. 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. Aasbury Memorial M. E. Church, 4291 Cottage Ave. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. Class meeting and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor. Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Preaching 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 p. m. Fridays, 8 p. m. J. S. Weatherford, rector; Mrs. M. Owens, assistant and secretary. WOLF BROTHERS H No more breaking of lamp chimneys. With one o Straightening Comb or Curling Iron quickly and Alcohol Heater 75 centes Postage Paid in U.S. Length, 4½ in. Weight, 6 oz. WOLF BROTHERS Hair Straightening Outfit No more breaking of lamp chimneys. With one of our Patent Alcohol Stoves you can heat your Straightening Comb or Curling Iron quickly and safely. 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U., 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Rev. B. A. Mosley, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school, 1 p.m.; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 p.m. Rev. Timothy Fount, 612 S. Garrison Ave., St. Louis, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Antiech Baptist Church, North Market and Goode Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p. m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets.—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. P. Preaching, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in each month Covenant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennerly and Pendleton Avenues.—Sunday, preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday-school, 1 p.m. B. Y. P. U. 7 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p.m. Covenant and Lord's Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p.m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p.m. Rev. E. Calvin Cole, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a.m. 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, 1495 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. Dickens, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. Thessalqinian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 3 p. m.; Sunday-school 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p. m.; Friday, prayer 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. Hatch Dodiamont car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. The Church of God and Saints of Christ, 4050 Eairfax Ave. Services, Sunday at 7:30, Wednesday at 7:30, Friday at 7:30 Saturday (Sabbath) at 11 a. m. and rest of the day. Elder J. H. Anderson, pastor. 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WAEREN KERRIGAN Monday, January 15 William Farnum in "THE BATTLE OF HEARTS" and Billie West, better known as CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S DOUBLE in his third comedy production. Tuesday, January 16 Fourth Episode of "PEARL OF THE ARMY" or The Silent Menace and TRIANGLE KEYSTONE Comedies. THE WEDDING Scene from the first episode of PATRIA Last of the Fighting Channings Every Monday Commencing Monday, February 5 COMING TO THE COMET Every Wednesday "A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS" Featuring Miss Helen Holmes Tuesday, January 16 Ethel Barrymore in "THE FIRST JUDGMENT" Coming—Saturday, January 20 "IS MARRIAGE A SECRET" Every Monday The Latest Photo-play Serial "THE SHIELDING SHADOW" Every Wednesday "LIBERTY" Every Friday "THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" The Pendleton PENDLETON & FINNEY THE ONLY HOUSE SHOWING Paramount Pictures Week Beginning Saturday, Jan. 13 Saturday—Wm. Farnum in "The Bondsman," and "The Yellow Manace." Sunday—Mary Pickford in "Such a Little Queen" and other good reels. 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Maybe the "ginger" has gone up "on account of the war." The white act, O'Laughlin and Williams, is extraordinarily good. The man executes every possible gymnastic movement with an ordinary army musket and the lady thoroughly demonstrates the exhilarating art of bag punching with the rhythmic motion. The performance is a novelty and very good. Gus Smith and Grace King get quite a bit of entertaining out of their singing, dancing and comedy. West and West close the program with a well-balanced repertoire of fun and frolics. Their song and dance finale goes good. Although Mr. Turpin is not bragging about the nightly picture program at the Booker Washington Theater, it is a fact that this feature is deserving of comment. Patrons of this house are seeing first run, "hand-pieked" photoplays, produced by the Universal Film Co., and they are of the best quality. So clean and perfect is the filming that one can sit in the first seats without suffering any unpleasant optical effects. It is noticeable that picture lovers are appreciating this fact and this feature of the theater program is drawing its share of attendance nightly. NEXT WEEK The Booker Washington will offer another of its banner shows next week. The repertoire will include "High Brown Trio," headed by Miss Ruby Taylor; Sandy and Gretechen Burns; another big feature act and a high-class white novelty. A big week is anticipated. GRACE CURRID & PRESSFORD "The Purple Mask" THE UNIVERSAL SERIAL ANOTHER PHOTO MASTERPIECE GOMING TO THE BOOKER WASHINGTON "Salambo," a magnificent big, foreign photoplay of beautiful and wonderful construction, will be shown at the Booker Washington Theater one week, beginning Monday, January 22. The play is in six reels and runs about an hour and a half. The real principal character "Spendis" is played by a Negro. This spectacular picture will be shown at every day matinees with other pictures, at 10 cents. The night shows will be at regular prices and will include the usual big vaudeville program. The Comet Odeon will show the interesting domestic drama "Is Marriage a Secret." as a special picture feature Saturday, January 20. Two special pictures are booked for the New Movie Theater for Sunday and Monday. The first is "The Measure of Men," with J. Warren Kerrigan as the leading character. The second is William Farnum in the "Battle of Hearts." These are in keeping with the Movie's policy of high-cass pictures and should be well appreciated by the patrons. The postponement of "Patria" from January 22 to February was due to the fact that Marie Walecamp, the leading lady of "Liberty" is to share the feature roles with Mrs. Vernon Castle in the "Patria" serial. The advance program at the Pendleton, as announced in another column on this page, forecasts some of the best photoplayups by celebrated actors it has been the privilege of Colored persons to view. 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