St. Louis Argus

Official Organ of the Supreme Lodge Committee Knights of Pythias N.A., S.A., E. A.A. & A. The St. Louis Argus SUPREME LODGE K. of P's COMING Forty Thousand Visitors To Be Here. Mayor, Convention's Bureau and Business Men Pledge City's Support. Supreme Chancellor Highly Pleased With Work of Local Committee. Supreme Officers Banqueted at Douglass Hall. St. Louis was assured the next convention of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, and of its auxiliary bodies, the Supreme Court Order of Calanthe, and theUniform Rank, Wednesday afternoon when Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green of New Orleans, La., approved of the guarantees put up by the local committee and signed the formal agreement. The conventions will meet here five days during next August and will bring to St. Louis forty thousand visitors. Mr. Green was accompanied to St. Louis by Sir Jos. L. Jones of Cincinnati, O., supreme vice chancellor; Major General R. R. Jackson of Chicago, Ill., and Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins of that city. They formed the supreme lodge committee whose duty it is to approve the arrangements and guarantees for the biennial conventions. In company with members of the local committee, these gentlemen called upon the Mayor of the city and the secretary of the Bureau of Conventions and were assured of the full backing of the city's merchants and business men. So cordial was the welcome which they received and so flattering were the promises and guarantees made that there was no hesitancy in signing up on the part of the supreme committee. What It Means to St. Louis. The Supreme Lodge and its auxiliary bodies is by far the largest conelave of race people who meet in America. The adbereats of the order number more than one hundred and fifty thousand, and come from every section of our country as well as from beyond the sea. Ten thousand men in uniform will be encamped within the city and their parades, drills and other maneuvers attract vast crowds from every quarter. Special trains will be necessary every day and the city will be taxed to its utmost capacity to take care of the visitors. The local committee is working like beakers already to have everything in readiness by next August. A splendid spirit of harmony pervades all their efforts and things are beginning to hum. Donations of money are being received from merchants and others who realize what an opportunity for earning money such a convention will bring to St. Louis. VISITORS MANQUETTED. Monday night at Douglas Hotel an elaborate banquet was spread for the visitors, and more than a hundred Pythians and Calanthes were present and partook thereof. The highest enthusiasm prevailed and the speakers were lustily cheered whenever any reference was made to the coming convention. Mr. W. H. Davis was toktmaster. Besides the guests of honor, the other speakers were Attorney Geo. L. Vaughn. Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner, Prof. Frank L. Williams, Col. Wm. H. Hughes. While all of the public entertainments have not been definitely decided upon for the convention period, it is known that the Coliseum will be used three nights, and that the Mardi Gras Parade will be worch going many miles to see. There will be something lively doing on the camp grounds every hour. Fortunately the camp grounds are near. The Rankin tract, Compton and Market streets, has been secured for that purpose, and work will be started there shortly to prepare it for camp purposes. Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd is exoticio chairman of the local committee. W. W. Buckner is chairman, W. E. Osborne, secretary, and Gen. Wm. H. Butler, treasurer. Excellent Program Will Be Rendered Monday Evening at Pythian Temple. Prominent Speakers The Lincoln-Douglass Celebration Monday evening at Pythian Hall promises to be the premier of all former efforts in this respect. The program is graced with the best orators and the most learned men in St. Louis. The musical part of the program is made up to include the stars of song and music. The general public is cordially invited to come and hear the following splendid program: PROGRAM Invocation..... Rev. N. L. Smith Solo..... Miss Clara Martin Address..... Capt. C. H. Tandy Selection, Prof. Wm. Flowers' Orchees tra Address.....Hon. C. M. Talbert (Director of Streets and Sewers) Address.....Atty. Geo. L. Vaughn Instrumental solo.....Miss Iola Hedgegemon Address.....Hon. John Schmoll Address.....Prof. Frank L. Williams (Principal of Sumner High School) Address.....Mayer Henry W. Kiel Selection.....Orchestra Address..Hon. William Herbert Fields Solo.....Mrs. Ida Chauvain Address.....Bishop L. W. Kyle Address.....Dr. Chas. Henry Phillips Solo (Tenor).....Mr. Gillespie Instrumental Solo.....Miss W. Harris Benediction.....Dr. B. G. Shaw Douglas Memorial Celebration at St. James Church The Hundredth Memorial Anniversary for the late Negro Statesman, Frederick Douglass, will be held Sunday, February 18, under the auspices of The Negro Independent Voters, League at St James Ar. M. E. Church, Pensilton and SC. Derdinand Aves, Sunday, February 18, at 3 p. m. Wm. E. Officer, Jr., will be master of ceremonies. The speakers will include Dr. A. W. Cheatham, Atty. Gee. L. Vaughn, J. W. McIntyre and Wm. H. Davis. Music will be furnished by the choir. Miss Rosa Lee Harris and Wm. Thomas Mellon will be the soloists. NEGROES MANNING SWITCH ENGINES Colored men engineers, firemen, and brakemen are handling the switch engines and cars at Scullin-Gallagher's Plant Plant of this city. According to information, about Feb. 1 the white crew went on a strike for higher wages. Their places were filled temporarily by Colored men who came from the South, who had some experience along these lines. For fear that the railroad company would refuse to furnish cars, the white men were put back on the job, with continued dissatisfaction to all concerned. A conference was held, and as soon as the officials of the steel plant were given assurance from the railroad company that there would be an interference on their part, the white men were immediately dismissed and their places were filled by Colored men. These Colored men feel assured that their positions are permanent, as they have this promise from the official of the company, who has always kept his word. Circuit Judge Carl Kimmel Angered Because Some of Them Laughed and Some Cried, Orders Deputy to Exclude All Negroes. Known as "Jim Crow" Judge Nothing, perhaps, has stirred the Negro attaches around the City Hall and Municipal Building in many years as they seemed to have been last Thursday, when the news broke out that Judge Carl Kimmel, who presides over Court Room No. 11 at the Municipal Building, had ordered and had excluded from his court room all Negroes. The news soon reached William H. Robinson, Chief Custodian, who rushed over to the court room and inquired of the deputy sheriff what was the trouble. The deputy explained that some of the Negroes had become disorderly and that Judge Kimmel had ordered all the Negroes from the room. When quizzed, as to what he meant by "disorderly," the deputy stated that one lady cried and that others laughed. Mr. Robinson also called upon Judge Kimmel to ascertain the cause for the "jim-crow" order and it is understood that the judge stated he meant no discrimination, he only did it to preserve order in his court room. As the incident is discussed among the Negroes it has taken on the form of the snowball that gathers more as it rolls. It was pointed out that all the Negroes were not disorderly. It was also pointed out that another, almost similar incident took place when Judge Kimmel preside over one of the City Police Courts. He insulted the Colored people of this city by ordering "jim-crow" signs to be put up in his court, designating when Colored and white people should sit in court, which unprecedented act would have been infrared had it not been for the "big" hearted George P. Weinkrenner, who was at that time City Marshall and refused to allow such signs to be put up. Judge Kimmel at that time claimed that he had no prejudice. But since the last incident the Negroes have concluded that he is a "prejudice" judge. BISHOP JAMISON AT LANE TABERNACLE SUNDAY Bishop M. F. Jamison, D. D., of Leigh, Texas, presiding bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District of the C. M. E. Church, will presch Sunday at 11:00 A. M. at Lane, Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, 2006 Fairfax. The bishop is in good trim and looking after the arrangements of the great convocation to be held in September. The revival closed last Monday night with 105 conversions. The reception at the close of the service was quite a swell affair. A good, ressing church conference on next Tuesday night. Rev. N. L. Smith, pastor, will presch Sunday night. All are invited. Greetings:—You have no doubt been reading about the effort being made to redeem the Frederick Douglas Home by the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. —We are asking the clubs of Missouri to show their loyalty to this worthy cause by contributing the amount of $25, and making it possible to perpetuate our State Federation on the parchment which will become one of the enduring parts of the Frederick Douglas Memorial. Work of Senior International Secretary, W. A. Hunton, Will be Commemorated at Local Branch, 2702 Lawton, Sunday at 4 P. M. A memorial service to the late Wm. A. Hunton, the first International Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association among Colored men, will be held at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Hunton was born in Chatham County 53 years ago. He attended school in Chatham and in his school days became a clerk in the Civil Service of the Canadian Government at Ottawa. In 1888 he was called to the secretaryship of the Colored Association at Norfolk, Va., thus becoming the first salaried Y. M. C. A. secretary in the world for Colored men and boys. After two years of service in this field he was called to the International Committee to be its first traveling secretary. Mr. Hunton's outstanding work was in the colleges. His influence on the student life of our race can never be measured. His wonderful power among the college students is attested by the number of professional and business men throughout the country who owe their inspiration to contact with Mr. Hunton. The speakers at the service will be: Miss May B. Belcher, the Executive Secretary of the Wheatley Branch Y, W. C. A.; Dr. W. H. Peck, pastor of St. James M. E. Church, Mr. T. A. Marshall, whose life was intimately touched by Mr. Hunton, will preside. Music will be rendered by the String Quartet, composed of Dr. Geo. A. Anderson, Dr. S. P. Stafford, Mr. Harry Phillips and Mr. Fred Blair. A new business man has come into our city recently and has fitted up and opened the most complete torsional parlor that is operated and caters to Colored trade to be found in this country. Mr. Greenup, who has had fifteen years' experience in the barber business in Memphis, Tenn., states that when he made up his mind to come to St. Louis, to enter business he made a careful study of the situation and came to a conclusion that his own race was entitled to the best service that money could buy, just as any other man. With this thought in mind, he sought a suitable location, which he succeeded in finding. The stand, formerly occupied by J. H. Kent, 162 N. Jefferson, next door to Harris' Drug Store, has been transformed into a palace of beauty. Everything absolutely new. Six new chairs, with white enamelled finish and all the latest improved M. H. futures. Sterilized cabinets are provided for each barber, where tools and towels, etc., are kept in perfect sanitary condition. Nearly two hundred feet of mirror, sanitary marble wash bowls at each chair and two baths all serve to enhance the service of this modern shop. Laundry branch in connection. When seen by an Argus representative, Mr. Greenup said, "Just as I have, by careful study and selection, been able to give my people the best equipped tesserial parlor in America, it is also my aim to employ only the best tessorial artists to handle my customers, thereby the latest styles and efficient service will at all times be had in my shop." Just a visit to his shop will convince the most skeptic. Mr. Greenup has secured the services of Mr. Joe Cordial, as manager. Mr. Greenup comes to us well recommended as a race man and no doubt will add much to civic and industrial welfare of St. Louis. Missouri School for Colored Favorite With Lawmakers. Luncheons and Music Contribute to Their Pleasure. Miss Overstreet Charms With Sweet Voice. January 31, 1911. "In good fellowship and united efforts there must be progression." The material prosperity of Lincoln Institute is doubtless due, in a large part, to the sagacity of its distinguished president, Dr. B. F. Allen, who well knows the power of good fellowship and entertainment in establishing a right understanding and in adjusting all matters of state. The members of the Missouri Legislature are always invited and urged to visit the school, and at every session this body is entertained by a capital concert in the Hall of Representatives by the students of Lincoln Institute. This concert is always a feature in the entertainment of the legislators, as the school has established a reputation for excellence in music. During the session of the legislature, the Sunday chapel services are well attended by members of this body. No greater evidence of their interest in the work can be given than the fact that on the Sunday following the opening of the legislature a large delegation visited the chapel services, and another large group came the next Sunday. On last Sunday a special song service was given for the lawmakers of Missouri. One of the members, who is a frequent visitor, was in the memorable march through Georgia and enjoys the spirited martial and national airs no more than he delights in this splendid memorial of the Union victory. One of the educators gave an inspiring address of appreciation. The interest of the legislators is not only aroused and maintained through the public services and inspection of the work, but also by the luncheons and dinners given members in the dining room of the Domestic Science Department. On January the twenty-fifth, members of the Appropriation Committee of the House were entertained at a five o'clock luncheon; on Monday, January 29, at one o'clock, another party of visitors was entertained at luncheon, and at six o'clock of the same day dinner was served to the members of the Appropriation Committee of the Senate. The orchestra and Miss Overstreet, teacher of vocal music, entertained the guests. Miss Overstreet has a voice of rare melody and sweetness. Her rendition of the solo, "When the Heart is Young," by Buck, so charmed her audience that she was recalled again and again. Miss Overstreet sang: "A Perfect Day," by Bond; "Somewhere a Voice is Calling," by Tate, and "Swance River," revealing in each her comprehensive grasp of the sense of song. The good understanding produced in these ways wins the hearty support of the legislators for the furtherance of the work. "THE CRISIS" Greatest Photo-Play of the Year Will Be Shown at Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. Monday Night. Showed Five Weeks at New Grand Central Theater. On Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, we have the rare opportunity of showing for the second time in St. Louis the "Crisis" by Winston Churchill. This picture is of special educational value as it was written after a careful study of the character and development of off American Republic during the Civil War Crisis. It is the only historic novel of St. Louis and written by a St. Louis. It is, no doubt, one of the greatest photoplays of the year. It was shown for five weeks in St. Louis recently at the New Grand Central Theater to crowded houses. To be shown at Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A., Monday evening, Feb. 12, at 8:30. Admission 25 cents. PRICE 5 CENTS AFFIDAVITS SHOW ELECTION FRAUD State Committee Gathers Proof of Illegal Arrests and Intimidation of Negroes at Polls Last Election. Mayoralty Campaign Grows Hot. Republican Fighting. For Clean Election in City Contest. The mayoralty campaign, is beginning to get warm. Five candidates; three Republicans and two Democrats, have already filed and the different factions in both parties have entrenched for the grand primary drive on Friday, March 9. The Republicans are taking every precaution against a repetition of the gigantic fraud practiced by the Democrats in the national and state election last November and are determined not to be caught napping in the city election in April. Hundreds of affidavits are being gathered by the state committee which show that Negroes were unlawfully arrested, intimidated and frightened from the polls, and criminal prosecutions are likely to follow. The following are some of the affidavits of voters in precincts where many arrests were made. Others will follow in subsequent issues of the Argus. Chief of Police. Sir: About 9:45 o'clock this a. m., Officers Meinz and Melkau arrested at the polling place of Ward 17, Prescinct 6, located at No. 2738 Market street, William Jackson, Colored, aged 44, married, a laborer, residing at 2702 Market street, and Frank Hunter, Colored, age 54, married, a collector, residing at No. 2745A Walnut street, on complaint of Democratic Challenger James McMinn, residing at No. 2747 Eugenia street, who claims that Jackson was convicted of petit larceny and sentenced to 29 days in the Work House May 26, 1913, and claims that Frank Hunter was convicted of petit larceny and fined $25.00 February The men voted and were brought to this station and held pending further investigation. Pat' n. Otto A. Melka. Prov. Pat' n. Philip Meinz. State of Missouri.) ss. City of St. Louis. C. E. Williams, of 2823 Walnut street, on his cath states he presented himself at polling place of the 17th Ward, 6th precinct polling place at 2738 Market street, and was challenged by James McMahan, Democrat, Challenger, who challenged him on the ground that he was a petit thief. I was given a ballot and voted it. I saw that the judges put ballot in box. I have never been convicted of any offense in my life. After I had voted I was arrested by an officer at the instance of the challenger, and taken to the station, where I was released on bond. There were four or five Colored men in line behind me, and when they saw the arrest being made they got out of line and went away. I voted about 8 o'clock a.m. (Signed) C. E. Williams. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of November, 1916. Jessie Brown, 815 N. Jefferson avenue, 36 years of age, being duly sworn on his oath deposes and says that he is a lawfully qualified voter of the 17th Ward, 3rd Precinct. That on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1916, he went to the polling place located at-2645 Washington avenue, to vote. Upon entering the polling place to vote, the Democratic Clerk, W. T. McElroy, gave him a ballot which he voted and turned in to the judge. The ballot was numbered and as far as he knows, was voted. After having voted, the above mentioned Democratic Clerk requested Brown to stand to one side and then requested the police officer in the polling place to place him under arrest, which was done by the officer. Brown states he was never convicted of any crime of any kind whatsoever. (Signed) Jessie Brown. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of November, 1916. (Signed) H. G. Beedle. (Seal) Notary Public. City of St. Louis.) I. 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NO NO DEAR HEART WE WILL LIVE ON LOVE AND KISSES CLOSE. GEE WHIZ, AINT DERE GOIN' TO BE NO WEDDIN' REPAST? OUT OF TOWN NEWS Rev. Rodgers, of Des Moines, Iowa, was in the Cape a few days last week working in the interest of Western College, of which he is a field agent. He gave a lecture Thursday to the higher grades at Lincoln School on "The Result of Higher Things."... Mr. E. W. Smith is now able to be up again... Dr. Patterson, who has located his office here, addressed the members of Sassand Baptist Church Sunday... The Sunday services at the A. M. E. Church were conducted as usual. The stewardess board will give an entertainment, February 14, "A Trip Around the World!"... Miss B. M. White, teacher in Ste. Genevieve, spent the week end here with friends... Rev. Wm. Brewster reorganized, the Sunday school of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church Sunday, in the Union Aid Hall Building. This church, whose members have all moved into town from out on the Bend Road about six miles north of the Cape, hopes to resume their church services in the old Union Aid Hall Building on Fountain Street, with Rev. J. H. Henderson as pastor. ... The Civic League and Business Men's Club will offer a program in connection with "The Trip Around the World," on the 14th... Geneva Jordan, of St. Louis, is now a Cape visitor. PULASKI, TENN Mrs. Rachel Young, after a pleasant visit, has returned to Birmingham, Ala. ...We are pleased to know that Mr. A. C. Carter has opened up a new restaurant. We wish him much success. ...Miss C. W. Woodson is visiting in Camble...Mrs. P. T. Buford, after a pleasant trip returned to Buford. MT. VERNON, IND. By Loyd Kingcade Rev: Boone went visiting Monday and has not returned....Mrs. Busby and her two small sons went to Maune. Sunday...Hersy T. Busby, after a week's illness, is able to be back at school....Those on the sick list are Mrs. Mate Duster, Mrs. P. Moore, Mr. Ramsey, and Clarence Butler. ZDWARDSVILLE, ILL By E. E. Williams Mrs. Josephine Knight has returned to Chicago.....Mr. Burton Searcy is spending a few days with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Searcy.....Mrs. Courtney Lewis is on the sick list.....A pleasant surprise was given on Mrs. Searcy Monday evening.....Mrs. Peter Griffin has returned from a pleasant visit with her son in St. Louis.....Mrs. Leona Ward is able to be out again, ...Mr. Ed. Mann, of Shipman, Ill, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Stewart, Wednesday....Mr. Charles and Josephine Monks, of Greenville, Miss, spent a week with their aunt, Mrs. Mary Stewart....Mrs. Stewart spent Sunday in East St. Louis with her sister, Mrs. Ellen Willis. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. The Regentday Board of the A. M. E. Church was highly entertained last Tuesday night by Mendames Davis and Lattion at their home on Poplar St. A delightful two-course menu was served and a pleasant evening spent by all. Mrs. Ben Spencer, President; Mrs. C. C. Smith, Secretary.....Mr. Walter Johnson is confined to his home on Parthenia Street, with the smallpox.....Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rodgers; on Jefferson Avenue, are rejoicing over a fine baby boy, born Sunday night.....Mrs. Chas. Bulliner is indisposed at her home on Pine Street.....Mr. W. T. Leslie severely hurt his hand while working for Mengel & Co.....Rev. and Mrs. Paris were the dinner guests of Mrs. Howard Clemons, at her home on Grand Avenue, last Wednesday.....Mrs. Hattie Moore has moved from Parthenia Street, to Mary Street.....Rev. Phillips has recovered from the smallpox and is able to be out again.. Ben Watson shot and killed instantly Bert Pointer at Fifth Maple Avenue. Pointer accused Watson of ruining his home.....Mr. Walter Hersey, on Mary Street, is seriously ill.....Rev. E. J. Hunt is indisposed at his home on Neat Street.....Mrs. M. R. Wyatt is a new subscriber for the Argus. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. By Mrs. Leola Laird Sacrament service of Blackwell Chapel was postponed from last Sunday, on account of the weather, to the first Sunday in March. Rev. S. D. Davis, Rev. Dodson, of St. Louis, and Rev. J. L. Brooks, of Webster, were the distinguished visitors.....Rev. C. F. Collins, after a pleasant three weeks' visit to relatives in Tupelo, Guntown and Corinth, Miss, has returned home....Mrs. Andrew Evans, Mrs. P. R. Rogers, Mrs. Frank Stone and Mr. Allen Brown are on the sick list....Misses Genevieve and Willa Pierson had as their guests to dinner last Sunday, Miss Werenie Steward, Mr. James Wright, Mr. Harry and Robert Bracey, of St. Louis.....M. Benton Ellis, of Clayton, and Miss Addie Hicks, of Louisville, Ky., were quietly united in wedlock, February 6, and left for Chicago, Ill., to spend their honeymoon....Mr. Antonia Carter and Mr. E. Leslie Taylor, of St. Louis, entertained a large number of their friends at the residence of Mr. Joseph Carter. A three- THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS course menu was served by the hostess Mrs. Antonin Carter, and a pleasant evening was spent by all. ..... Misses Julia and Lottie. Gilford entertained last Thursday, evening at the residence of Mrs. Cornelin Bowman, the M. E. Choir in honor of Mr. Lee Sims, who, together with his wife, will depart for Cuba, Mo., on the 7th, to make it their future home.....Rev. John Allen, formerly of Webster, now residing in Sharon, Pa., reports a successful year in church work. He sent for one year's subscription to the Argus. Don't fail to subscribe for the Argus and keep up with the doings of your race. Miss Graves was in St. Louis Saturday and Sunday....Mrs. Jackson returned home Saturday, after a two weeks' visit in Carondelet. We were very sorry to learn that Mr. Jackson lost his horse....Mr. W. T. Coleman and Mr. L. Clark, of Union, Mo., were here on business Saturday....Mrs. Chas. Murray is on the sick list. Mr. Dave Staten, of Coffman, an-honored citizen and a progressive farmer, departed this life Sunday, after having suffered intensely from pneumonia. His daughters, Masaie Lyons and Miss Lorene Staten, arrived there quite a few days before the demise, and were thus able to assist in administering to his needs....Mr. Jim Cayce is now able to be around his room....Mrs. Cecilia Cunningham has as her guests her daughter, Miss Irene, of Chicago, and son, Mr. J. B. Cunningham, of St. Louis....While teaming last Thursday, Mr. Ellis Taylor froze two fingers...Mrs. Virginia Pugh, Misses Dola and Laurine Boddie, Minnie Thornton, Master Inman Evans and...Wm. Baker are among the ill....Mrs. Geo. Meyers, of Crystal City, is the guest of her daughter, Miss Cora Meyers....Saturday was "peach cobbler" day with the domestic science class. On Washington's birthday it will be "cherry pie" day....Mrs. Moses Hunt sprained her ankle, which has caused her a deal pain...Lincoln Day will be observed at the M. E. Church....Mrs. Annie Bridges has about recovered. Mrs. Ida Hunn, of Detroit, Mich., is here with her sick sister, Mrs. Mary Edwards.....Mr. Alton Dryden and son visited relatives and friends in Lincoln County last week.....Miss C. Johnson visited her parents in Moberly, Mo., last week.....Alfonso Dryden, eldest son of Mr. Alton Dryden, cut a severe place in his head, while chopping wood.....Mr. William Kemp left Friday morning, for Jefferson City, to attend Lincoln Institute.....The Old Soldiers celebrated Abraham Lincoln's ST. CLAIR MO. FARMINGTON, MO By Miss Dayse F. Baker ST. CHARLES, MO. birthday Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. Church....There were no services at any of the churches, last Sunday night on account of the inclement weather....The citizens' Forum is discussing quite a few lively topics and is well attended....The Junior choir will give a valentine party at the A. M. E. Church. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. BIRTHDAY Celebration. A birthday celebration of Abraham Lincoln in moving pictures at St. James. A. M. E. Church (cor. Pendleton and St. Ferdinand) Monday, Feb. 12, at 8:30 p.m. General admission, 10 cents. Rev. W. H. Peek, Pastor. Ask your designer for Johnson, Dugge shoes. Best for wear, price, style, quality in the market. Secure a nice, warm, furnished room for the winter. Consult the Advertising columns in the Argus. White people who have bought more than one thousand lots in old Kinloch Park have been paying the same prices on the same terms as the Colored people who have bought in South Kinloch Park. If there is any difference, the Colored people have been getting the best of it, because South Kinloch Park is nearer the city and has better street car service. The good Colored people of South Kinloch Park have built themselves a little city of which they have a right to be proud. More than a hundred homes, three churehes, and a splendid public school have been built in the last few years. And now we have something new that is going to mean a bigger and better South Kinloch Park. We have been able to induce a number of white people of good standing to come in with us and co-operate with us—to help with their money, their influence and their good will to make South Klinoch Park a bigger and better place for the self-respecting Negro to live and make his home. We have given these people a big share of our profits in order to get their help, because we believe it is for the benefit of everybody concerned. We have always been ready to give land to the churches at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South Klinoch Park. We have always been ready to give land to schools and public institutions at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South Klinoch Park. And now we are giving land to a certain number of white people of good standing at a nominal price because we believe their money, their influence and their good will are going to help South Kinloch Park. If you have any friends who have been thinking of buying, urge them to come out now, because there are bigger and better things in store for South Kinloch Park. OLIVE STREET TERRACE REALTY COMPANY. Guaranteed to produce a healthy luxuriant growth of the most defective hair TEN YEARS ON THE MARKET AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley 209 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Mo. E DRUG Co. S. O. WATSON, Prop. AGIST. Everybody Welcome at COMPTON and LACLEDE AVE. HAND MADE HUMAN HAIR BOOK HAIR NETS FREE EXTRA SPECIAL OFFER Electric Straightening COMB 20c. together with imported French Hair Net Pre- sident Comb 20c with two Hair Nets Pre- sident. Enclosing order for $80 each or $80 each get Hair Nets Free also BOOK fully Illustrated ing latest style. Included Hair Nets pre- sident. 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Phone, Bomont 1462 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year Six Months Three Months Single copy. Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Entered on second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis be art of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Advertising Rates Furnished on Request second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... 50 Single copy ..... 65 Entered no second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 3, 1979. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION "CAN A LEOPARD" The incident which happened l ago had a great significance, as cerned. The act of one of the C from his court room during a p can only be accounted for by the by prejudice. Admitting that some of the moved by sorrow and wept; justice all the Negroes in his court room the acts of a few. We wonder wonder if that is the end of his j he dwarfed by prejudice. In eith A Judge, who is to administer ple into high and exalted position "little things," he should forget Leopard Change His Spots!" It will be remembered that only when he presided over one of the prejudice to show itself to the L Judge Carl Kimmel who ordered court at that time. It will be P. Weinbrenner was City Marshal refused to allow the Negroes to be The character of the two men he been elected to higher offices. hearted, fair-minded official, while judiced official he was years ago. but "Can a Leopard Change his Sp All fair minded people of St. L the Judge, because it is his duty is punished. Right and Justice Kn We still hope there is enough s Kimmel to enable him to see the e that he too, may be one of the w ment. MICAN A LEOPARD CHANGE HIS SPOTS! A moment which happened in one of our city courts, great significance, as far as the Colored people are act of one of the Circuit Judges in exclusive court room during a public hearing, was inexactly accounted for by the fact that the Judge was that some of the Negroes were disordered, row and wept; justice, as seen by this judge, goes in his court room should be punished on a few. We wonder if the Judge calls that that is the end of his judicial conception of justice prejudice. In either case it is dangerous. Who is to administer the law, one who is put in and exalted positions, should be a man of conscience," he should forget petty prejudice. "Bring His Spots!" Remembered that only a few years ago this divided over one of the city's police courts, show itself to the humiliation of the Negro Kimmel who ordered "Jim-crow" signs put that time. It will also be remembered that other was City Marshall at that time, and it shows the Negroes to be humiliated by the Judge of the two men has shown itself. They to higher offices. Mr. Weinbrenner is the reminded official, while Judge Kimmel is the one he was years ago. Elevation should bring Leopard Change his Spots!" Ended people of St. Louis will condemn that because it is his duty as such, to see that only Right and Justice Knows No Color. There is enough sense of right and justiceable him to see the error of his ways and he may be one of the wise exponents of good or New York office, Front & Front, 32. East 56th Street; Chicago o'Nees, Front & Front, Boyce Building Atlanta office, Front & Front, Chandler Building; Nashville - ce, Front & Front, Independent Life Building. "CAN A LEOPARD CHANGE HIS SPOTS" The incident which happened in one of our city courts, a few days ago had a great significance, as far as the Colored people are concerned. The act of one of the Circuit Judges in excluding Negroes from his court room during a public hearing, was inexcusable and can only be accounted for by the fact that the Judge was actuated by prejudice. Admitting that some of the Negroes were disorderly, or were moved by sorrow and wept; justice, as seen by this judge, decreed that all the Negroes in his court room should be punished on account of the acts of a few. We wonder if the Judge calls that justice, we wonder if that is the end of his judicial conception of justice, or was he dwarfed by prejudice. In either case it is dangerous. A Judge, who is to administer the law, one who is put by the people into high and exalted positions, should be a man above doing "little things," he should forget petty prejudice. "But Can the Leopard Change His Spots?" It will be remembered that only a few years ago this same Judge, when he presided over one of the city's police courts, allowed his prejudice to show itself to the humiliation of the Negro. It was Judge Carl Kimmel who ordered "Jim-crow" signs put up in his court room at that time. It will also be remembered that Hon. Geo. P. Weinbrenner was City Marshall at that time, and it was he who refused to allow the Negroes to be humiliated by the Judge's order. The character of the two men has shown itself. They both have been elected to higher offices. Mr. Weinbrenner is the same big hearted, fair-minded official, while Judge Kimmel is the same prejudiced official he was years ago. Elevation should broaden a man, but "Can a Leopard Change his Spots!" All fair minded people of St. Louis will condemn the actions of the Judge, because it is his duty as such, to see that only the guilty is punished. Right and Justice Knows No Color. We still hope there is enough sense of right and justice in Judge Kimmel to enable him to see the error of his ways and change them, that he too, may be one of the wise exponents of good city government. TO YOU WHO LOVE YOUR RACE "Never let go unnoticed an exp a letter of thanks to the President to any citizen for any kind of ex an unfriendly expression is made. Let it be known that we are not as nor when assailed."—Fraternal M. We are in receipt of several inq members of our race with regard to fied a mob in defense of a Negro in expressed their intention of writ mending her bravery. This is right. We realize that most of us are it. That is not the safe position to clip it out and mail to the person send them the paper; you may be will be pleased to furnish any info whose name appears in public. Whether their words are for or a expression of approval, or disappr PHILLIP HOUSTON MURRAY Prof. Phillip Houston Murray, whose recent death caused common mourning in St. Louis, was in many ways a unique personage in his race. If he was of any Negro type, it is one of the types that will be recognized as such only when culture has developed the average of the race considerably beyond any present general features. Prof. Murray's mind was self (but splendidly) trained. He was an elemental analysis of men and themes. Intensely logical, he went to the core of things in scorn of any attraction of alteriors. His fine mental processes, linked with an extended vocabulary and masterful power of construction, made him the best editorial writer the race has presented—one of the great editors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Although Fate made him levianthan is a puddle, he was no less levianthan. When James W. Grant proposed a Negro corporation to publish a newspaper, hired Prof. Murray as its editor at ample salary and asked of him only to write, he made a suggestion of incalculable value; and, being of great questionable value, it was, of course, ignored. he unnoticed an expression in favor of the thanks to the President, the Senator, the Cong- sul for any kind of expression in our behalf. The expression is made, write the offender you own that we are not asleep when our rights are failed."—Fraternal Monitor. Receipt of several inquiries from some of the our race with regard to the fourteen year old g defense of a Negro in a South Carolina town. Our intention of writing the young Miss a brovery. This is right and should be encour- that most of us are inclined to let the other out the safe position to take. Should you see a mail to the person should you know their paper; you may be the first one to do so. and to furnish any information concerning any appears in public. Their words are for or against us, you have the approval, or disapproval. HOUSTON MURRAY nomy from the charlatan "Never let go unnoticed an expression in favor of the race. Write a letter of thanks to the President, the Senator, the Congressman or to any citizen for any kind of expression in our behalf. Whenever an unfriendly expression is made, write the offender your protest. Let it be known that we are not asleep when our rights are protected nor when assailed."—Fraternal Monitor. We are in receipt of several inquiries from some of the thoughtful members of our race with regard to the fourteen year old girl who defied a mob in defense of a Negro in a South Carolina town. They have expressed their intention of writing the young Miss a letter, commending her bravery. This is right and should be encouraged. We realize that most of us are inclined to let the other fellow do it. That is not the safe position to take. Should you see it in print, clip it out and mail to the person should you know their address, or send them the paper; you may be the first one to do so. The Argus will be pleased to furnish any information concerning any individual whose name appears in public. Whether their words are for or against us, you have the right to an expression of approval, or disapproval. As a recruiting officer in the days of the Civil War, his energy and resourceful intelligence made Phillip Murray remembered when all others of that vacation were forgiven. Dr. Powler commanded him as a leader of the few who had rescued phrenology and physics; TION RATES: $1.5 1.0 .5 .0 Furnished on Request at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under CHANGE HIS SPOTS" In one of our city courts, a few days far as the Colored people are conceived Judges in excluding Negroes public hearing, was inexcusable and the fact that the Judge was actuated. Negroes were disorderly, or were, as seen by this judge, decreed that should be punished on account of the Judge calls that justice, we judicial conception of justice, or was ever case it is dangerous. The law, one who is put by the peons, should be a man above doing petty prejudice. "But Can the In a few years ago this same Judge, the city's police courts, allowed his humiliation of the Negro. It was "Jim-crow" signs put up in his also be remembered that Hon. Geo. at that time, and it was he who humiliated by the Judge's order was shown itself. They both have Mr. Weinbrenner is the same big Judge Kimmel is the same prejudice. Elevation should broaden a man, spots!" Louis will condemn the actions of such such, to see that only the guilty shows No Color. Sense of right and justice in Judge terror of his ways and change them, exponents of good city govern- pression in favor of the race. Write to the Senator, the Congressman or president in our behalf. Whenever you write the offender your protest, keep when our rights are protected monitor. Quiries from some of the thoughtful of the fourteen year old girl who de- laid a South Carolina town. They have been the young Miss a letter, com- t and should be encouraged. Unlined to let the other fellow do take. Should you see it in print, should you know their address, or the first one to do so. The Argus formation concerning any individual against us, you have the right to an oval. Anomy from the charlatanries and placed them among the sciences. He was of superfine democracy and sought not men by classes. He looked beyond the veneers of fine linen and jeans alike and chose or rejected the naked man. Among his close intimates were a professor of the university at Columbia and a steward on the St. Louis levee. What would have been the fame and fortune of Phillip Houston Murray had he lived in another land or a later age, we can only wildly speculate; but we know the restrictions that hedged him here were feasible to canker his loving, intrepid soul. A devoted wife, idolized and idolizing children, a cameraderie of the most advanced of his race and other races and his clear visions of earths and heavens made him as in love with life that he walked erect and kindly all its length and did not stoop or falter or grow troubled as he paused beneath the archway of the tomb. G. B. V. There will be a regular monthly meeting of the Lincoln Institute Association Sunday, February 11, 1917, at Union Memorial Church, 3:30 p. m. All members are asked to be present, as we have business of importance to be transacted. Respectfully, Wm. T. Spencer, President; Mrs. C. S. Nelson-Secretary. THE ST. LOUIS ARBUS Courtesy St. Louis Times All the French soldiers are not many duties back of the lines wounded and are convalescing and Here is a woman war worker acting an ammunition box in a Parcel accepted on the same social planet Fraud Affidavits (Continued from page 1) THE MARKETING OFFICE Courtesy St. Louis Times All the French soldiers are not in the front line trenches, and in the many duties back of the lines women and soldiers who have been wounded and are convalescing are used. Here is a woman-war worker and a wounded Negro soldier, carrying an ammunition box in a Paris munition-factory. All races are accepted on the same social plane in France. have lived in said precinct for over a year and lived in the City of St. Louis about fourteen years. On election day, November 7th, 1916, I went to my polling place, located at 2645 Washington avenue. I arrived there at about 6 o'clock in the morning and stood in line until 7:15. When I gave my name and address I was challenged by the Democratic judge, by name of McElroy. He had list of names from which he read off my name and said I had been convicted of forgery. I denied I had ever been in a court room except as a witness, or that I had ever been in the Work House or been confined in jail. I told the challenger and the judges all these facts and the Republic's judges said to allow me to go ahead and vote, but the Democratic judge said if I wanted to vote he would challenge me and mark it: "Challenged." I prepared a ballot. It was numbered 31 and handed it to the judges'. Just as soon as I voted the judge was folding it up and I do not know what he did with the ballot. The challenger told the policeman to arrest me and just after I had voted the policeman took me to the patrol wagon and took me to the Dayton Police Station. There I was locked up. I was not put in a cell. I was detained about an hour. The Republican Committee came and went my bond. I never went back to the polls after this. Before the election my wife told me the-policeman came to the house and was asking the names of the men in the house and my wife gave the names to them. (Signed) William Clark. (Seal) My commission as notary public expires March 2d, 1917. Swope's Store Has Jim Crow Section Swope's shoe store on Olive street has been maintaining a Jim Crow section for Colored patrons for some time, but the exact policy of the management was not declared until recently when Mrs. S. B. Wallace was refused a sale because she would not sit in the prescribed place, which is in the rear. The matter was taken up very carefully with, first Manager Ebba, then the proprietor, Mr. Swope, by Mr. Wallace. Mr. Swope declared that several of his customers complained about sitting in the spacious room with Colored people. Mr. Wallace, by practical argument, showed the inconsistency of the claim and the proprietor promised to reconsider the policy and give an early reply. He, however, avoided another interview and the Jim-Crow section remains. Mr. Swope side-stepped Mr. Wallace's question, "If you do not wish our trade, why do you not say so, and save us the humiliation you are imposing on us?" BISHOP KYLERS WILL SPEAK The Rt. Rev. L. W. Kylas, bishop of the A. M. E. Church, will be the speaker at the open meeting of the Elleridgeville Civic League Sunday, February 11, at 4 p. m., at St. James Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Aves. The public invited. Admission free. RECIPAL Home Coming Recital of Mme. Frances E. Metin; February 16, 1917. Union Memorial M. E. Church. Admission 25 cents. in the front line trenches, and in the women and soldiers who have been used. and a wounded Negro soldier, carry his munition factory. All races are in France. 2 Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th St. There will be baptizing at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Sunday, Feb. 11th, at 11 o'clock. Visitors and friends are cordially invited to be with us. Our revival which has just closed was quite a success, and those who labored so zealously have been rewarded for their efforts. Our pastor, by his devotion to duty, and consecrated life, has won many souls to Christ and he is held in high esteem by his congregation. The doors of our church are always open to strangers. Those desiring good fellowship are urged to come and worship with us. The Board of Trustees of Industrial Rescue Mission met Monday evening, February 5, at 2933 Pine Street. The business before the meeting was the paying of subscriptions and making arrangements for the leasing of a home at 2853 Lucas Ave. The following paid cash subscription: Rev. Mrs. Nannie E. Smith, $50; Robt. G. Huff, $10; total $60. Officers: Rev. Mrs. Nannie E. Smith, President; Gus. Scott, Secretary; Elijah Hawkins, Treasurer; Burrell Armstead and Mrs. Annie Hampton. The Home will be opened for business at once. It is a chartered institution since September 12, 1916. Subscriptions solicited. Please help. Mrs. N. E. Smith, Solicitor. The second baptism of the great soul-winning campaign at the Central Baptist Church will take place on next Sunday morning. On last Sunday morning Pastor Steven baptized 39. Although it was a bittersweet cold morning the great audience room was comfortably filled. Every Wednesday night the pastor is conducting the general study of the Scriptures. The course of Bible study for the Wednesday night and for the homes of the parish will be outlined on next Wednesday night. All invited to come with their own Bibles. The officers and auxiliaries of the church will give in the next two weeks the annual reception to the new members of the church. Opportunity will be given the members on next Sunday to secure a copy of the new song book for their own personal use. ST. JAMES CHURCH Despite the pleasing wind and intense cold of last Sunday every service was well attended. The two o'clock prayer service is growing spiritually and numerically under the leadership of the valiant-hearted Sister Maria Gaines. She is doing a wonderful work in this department and you will receive a blessing if you attend. The converts are growing into strong, useful Christians and many homes are be- ing blessed by the influence of this good woman. Those who braved the terrific storm of wind and snow were fully repaid by the forceful sermon of Dr. Peck. This great and good man has given to the Endeavorers a little book entitled, "Vade Mecum," which is indispensable to Endeavor workers and a very valuable asset to every Christian. Dr. Peck is a blessing, not only to St. James and this immediate community, but to the entire A. M. E. connection. May he be spared many, many years and continue in the good work of "lifting as he climbs." On account of such disagreeable weather, our services were held in the chapel. Rev. Cole preacher, Subject, "Man's Great Desire of God." At two o'clock covenant began; at four o'clock the Lord's Supper was served. Next Sunday morning Rev. Cole will preach on the subject, "Entering the Great Race." The rally is still on. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend. THE SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST The Seven Church Baptist Union met February 5, with Pilgrim Baptist Church. The meeting was a glorious one. The sermon by Rev. Hall—thema, "Faith" was a good one. It is wonderful to sit in the union meetings and hear the sweet singing, led by Sisters Hall and Fryson. Any one who cannot be inspired and helped by the union meetings needs to be born again. On Sunday afternoon, February 4, the sisters of the Union met. This addition means much to the work of the Master. The president, Sister Hall, is an inspiring woman and means business for the King. The next meeting to be held at North Gallilee Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to come and help make the meeting a good one. Singing. Collection; $11.02. The next meeting of the Union will be with Magdalene Church at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan Street. Rev. L. R. Chainey, Pastor. Rev. J. W. Hall, President; Rev. L. E. Molton, Secretary; Rev. E. L. Mason, Assistant Secretary; S. M. Collins, Reporter. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH The question of "Negro Exodus" north will be discussed next Monday night by the St. Louis Evening Ewangelical Alliance at Providence Baptist Church, 4298 Kennerly Ave. The white people of the South are sending leading Negroes in all sections of the North, to investigate the matter. One of Georgia's leading Negro ministers is in the city and will be present at the meeting and will deliver an address. The ministers and citizens of St. Louis are cordially invited to be present. The doors of Providence Baptist Church are always open to the southern Negro, and the members extend to them a most cordial welcome. It is true that many Negroes from the rural districts of the South do not understand the pitfalls of city life, the same is true of white people from the rural districts. One Hundredeth Anniversary Frederick Douglas WATCH YOUR STEP! When at New York City visit the Woman's Exchange, 135 W. 132nd St. Mina. R. B. Fields-Voting, Prop. PROGRESSIVE HAIR GROWER. Special inducements to new customers in hair dressing and weaving. A trial is all I ask. Mrs. Jas. N. Beasley, 1100 N. Cornell avenue, Webster Groves. THE OLD CAMPAIGNER Big Masquerade At The Orpheus Academy Feb.16 Two big masquerades are on the New Orpheus Academy calendar for this month. An no Valentine party will be given this year, Mr. Grant has decided to close the pre-lenten season with two grand society functions on Friday nights, February 9 and 16. These are being planned to be of extraordinary brilliance and the cream of the social world is expected to attend. An elaborate dance program is being arranged and the guests will again enjoy the "Honolulu Schottische," the new popular craze which is receiving no less than three encores whenever It is presented. Owing to my increasing number of the Argus papers I am handling each week, and because my studies in school are increasing, and also that I am required to pay for the papers I sell promptly, I am compelled to ask my customers to be ready to pay for their papers each week when delivered. This notice to take effect February 10. New customers desiring me to deliver the Argus should communicate with me at once. Thanking you in advance for the same, I am, respectfully yours, J. D. Wilkerson, 4269 Lucky Street. FLOWER RECEPTION In connection with the spiritual service on Friday evening, February 25, a flower reception will be held. Some of the best mediums in the city will be present to advise. Special offering for the building fund J. S. Weatherford, Rector; Mrs. M. Harris, assistant. Notice.—A real treat is in store for the citizens of St. Louis, Mo. Our own Dr. F. H. Cook, of Little Rock, Ark., one of the best Gospel ministers of today, one who is known all over the U. S., a silver tongue orator, a master of the pulpit, one who has called and baptized more converts than any one man in the entire South, one whom black and white would rejoice to hear, great crowds go to hear this able divine, will be in St. Louis during the last week of February, for ten or more days. The pastors of the city desiring to have this able minister to speak at their services, will do well to write him, asking for dates. Address him at No. 1215 Wright Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. —From The New Orleans News, The N. O. Herald. Dancing every Wednesday and Sunday night. Two grand prizes given away each night. If you don't dance on Sunday, come out and share in the contest for a prize, its free to all. You'll enjoy listening to the music alone. Admision, ladies, 15 cents; gentlemen, 25 cents. Joseph and Lillie Smith, Manager. Society Must Now Quickstep in the Grand Social Finale Before the Lenten Season Stills the Spirit of Gayety. WITH the beginning of the Lenten Season, but ten days away which always brings a long pause to social functions solemnity begins to creep into the middle of the screen. This sounds like a lament, which it is. We can expect in the ensuing week informal entertainments galore, many on the spur of the moment, after which, the smart doings that have been in vogue will be only a rumor, only a whisper, only a luncheon in the most impromptu Mrs. J. F. Evans, of 4316 Langley Ave, Chicago, Ill., is visiting Madam Evelyn Horton, President of the Eureka College of Hair - Culture. Mrs. Evans is one of the Horon-a agents and has a beautiful hair dressing parlor in Chicago and is doing a wonderful business. She will be glad to have her many friends to call on her while in the city or call on her the telephone, Lindell 4665. Mrs. Eva Davis, who was here from Chicago to attend the funeral of her brother, Harry M. Butler, has returned, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Winston Davis. The West End Art Club held its second meeting February 1, at the residence of Mrs. Palmer, 1707 Goode Ave. Next meeting February 15 with Mrs. Lee, 423N Lucky. Prof. L. G. Murray, of Jackson, Teen, after two weeks in the city visiting his daughter and friends returned home last Saturday and reported having enjoyed a much needed-rest and a pleasant stay. Miss Esther L. Samuels gave a dinner in honor of Mr. Otis F. Hammond's twenty-fifth birthday, January 28. A delightful four-course menu was served and a pleasant time was spent by fifteen invited guests. Mrs. Wm. N. McAllister will give a benefit matinee for the Mound City Social Settlement, entitled, "The Passing Show." Saturday, February 10 at the Booker Washington Theatre. Mrs. Lacey Jackson, of 2011 Market Place, left Tuesday for Poplar Bluff, Mo., where she will join Mrs. Clara Harris and Miss Anna May Bond, who have been visiting in Little Rock and Hot Springs, friends and relatives. A meeting of the Simmons School Patron's Association will be held at the school, 4298 St. Louis Ave. Tuesday evening, February 13, 1917. Excellent program beginning at 8 p. m. N. B. Word, President; F. C. Meaix, Secretary. The Sewing Circle recently organized by the ladies of Laine Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, is progressing slowly and the members are much encouraged. Mrs. Sadie Brickman, President; Mrs. S. L. Banka, Secretary; Rev. N. L. Smith, Pastor. The Melrose Art Club met Friday, February 2, at the residence of Mrs. L. C. Ferrell, 4239 Sacramento Ave. with twelve members and two visitors. Mrs. Harris and Rev. Dodson present. After an hour of business and crunching, the club was entertained with many beautiful instrumental solos by Mrs. Harris. Afterwards a delicious mean was served, which was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Pinkey, 4297a Pupitre B. February 16. Mrs. Belle Duwall, President; Mrs. Owen Jones, Secretary; Mrs. Elvira Jackson, Reporter. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES William M. Mitchell...2722 Randolph Mrs. Emerline Kattes...2722 Randolph Harvey Green...2634 Lawton Ara Gilliam...3008 Lawton Morgan Lavender...2807 Bernard Essie Selma Brown...2627 Pine Goley Franklin...1022 N. 20th Melvina Adams...1022 N. 20th William H. Merrell...221 Valentine Mrs. Cornelia Sertain...221 Valentine John H. Trigg...2657 Morgan Mrs. Mary Robinson...4327 Manitt Hurley MacLachlan...2612 Market Pl. Laura J. Wheeler...2622 Market Pl. Vivian Mitchell...3610 Clark Ruby Smith...4452 Easton Andrew Jackson...2643 Lucas Mrs. Alice Gold...2643 Lucas Roy Williams...2733 Lucas Lucie McDive...2635 Lawton Mitchell Sawyer...413 S. Garrison Olive Stockard...407 S. Garrison Thomas Wade...2818 Morgan Lena Elvoid...2818 Morgan Clayton, Mo. Frank B. Ellis...Clayton Addie Hicks...Webster Groves Earnest Williams...Kinloch Park Lue A. Young, 3310 Franklin Ave.— St. Louis Miss Sophia Jeter, of Knoxville, Tenn., is making St. Louis her future home with her father, John Jeter, 2843 Semple Ave. Miss Ida Mae Cohn, 2942 Clark, who has been ill for two weeks is reported much improved. Mrs. Mattie Pike-Mayo, 1717 Pendleton Avenue died Thursday morning. The remains will be buried from Central Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p. m. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Maggie Woodfolk, 4174 West Belle, to Mr. Clinton C. Gilbert, on the evening of February 23. Mrs. Otey F. Spiller, 2714' Hickory, was at home Saturday, February 3, to friends in honor of Mrs. Hunton, of Detroit, guest of Mrs. W. C. Gordon. Y.W.C.A The Booklovers held their regular meeting Saturday afternoon in the Association parlor. The Choral Society vacets Tuesday evening at 7:30. Don't miss the Thursday evening "gym class." Lots of fun for everybody. The Wheatley Branch School of Housekeeping had its opening on Thursday, February 1, 1917, at 3 o'clock. Students are still registering for the course and we are expecting a full school, both day and night throughout the term. In connection with this work there will be a free course of lectures and demonstrations on one evening of each week, to which the public is invited. Mrs. Minish, of the Lacede Gas Light Company, will give the first demonstration on Friday evening, February 9, 1917. You cannot afford to lose this opportunity. All of the mothers and daughness of the city should see and hear it. Don't forget the party—"The Measurement Party" on that same evening. There will be music, demonstration, songs and games. Plenty of good time. Girls, be sure and come. Mrs. Nannie Smith, of Ottumwa, Lt., Mrs. C. W. Eubanks, of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Miss Mary F. Steward, of Mobile, Ala., are the latest guests in the Association Dormitory. Maud Cuney Hare and Wm. H. Richardson, of Boston, appeared before an appreciative audience in the Y. W. C. A. gymnasium Friday evening. CARONDELET NEWS The pastors and members of the Corinthian Baptist Church were pleased to see the broad smile and have in their midst Rev. W. W. Perry, the district missionary last Sunday. He congratulated the members on their unexpected movement in making the first payment on the site for their new church which is located on the corner of Vermont and Bowen. Everyone is working and looking to the breaking of the ground in the early spring. Miss Myrene Casey was indiaposed last week. Miss Sarah Q. Jackson is much improved at this writing, but unable to leave her room. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen were at home to Mmes. Eugene Bradley and Hugh White last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bessie C. Newsome departed for an indefinite stay in Hot Springs last Thursday night. A certain party on Goode avenue is looking very sick at heart. Pood fellow—all we can give is sympathy. Mr. Edgar Glass is convalescing—his friends are welcome. A cooking class has been formed at the Delany Evening School. The new teacher, Miss Cooper, has charge of the sewing and Miss Estella Casey the In appreciation of the many customers who have found that ReNa stands on its own merit, I am inserting my card for the benefit of the public. Mrs. Lulu O'Dell, hair culturist, 2710 Lawton Ave. Phone: Bonout 1483. AN APPRECIATION DEATHS OF THE WEEK Olie Simpson, 1023 Morgan, rear...51 Stephen Shores, 3006 Lacleton, 10 m. Hattie Watkins, 2723 Wash...32 Nannie Moore, 1423 Chestnut...53 Burley Smith, 913 N. 8th...9 mos. Catherine Torrence, 1695 Gay...37 Mattie Mayo, 1717 Pendleton...39 Nathan Millhouse, 1736 N. 12th st...31 Dorothy Fort, 3724 Rutger...16 Eva Braxlon, 3017 Clark...2 Nelson Freeman, 3975 Finney...68 Sarah Mayo, 2611 Pendleton...59 Elizabeth James, 1111 N. Sarah Richard Wilkinson, City Hospital...17 James Hunt, City Hospital...2 Lucinda Lewis, City Hospital...76 Pleasant Jones, 329 S. Garrison...50 Bessie House, 1524 Morgan...23 Edith Briscoe, 5320 Northup...16 Hattie Thomas, 2317 Papin...18 Lester Thomas, 2317 Papin... Andrew Williams, 117 S. Channing;65 Sylvester Reece, 708 N. 16th st...6 John Lindsey, City Hospital...55 Rev. DeShield, of 1800 McCasslin, E. St. Louis, daughter of Mrs. Daisy Chiam, died February 2, and was buried Sunday, February 4, at 2:30 p. m., from St. Paul Baptist Church. Dr. Hurd, of First Baptist Church and Dr. McBride, from Mt. Olive officiated. She leaves, to mourn her loss, one child, a mother, father, brother, other relatives and also a host of friends. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heart-felt thanks to our many friends for their kind sympathy and beautiful floral offerings shown us in our late bereavement by the loss of our dear brother, Harry M. Butter, Also Rev. E. Dobson for his kind, consoling words, the pall-bearers, guests and employees of Windermere Hotel. Mrs. Anna Powell, Mrs. Birdie Lavinge and Mrs. Eva Davis, sisters. RESOLUTIONS BY APOLLO CLUB The Apollo Club held its regular monthly meeting at the residence of Mr. R. Herbert Stanton, 2244 Elwood street, Sunday, Feb. 4, 1917. The meeting was designated as the Shaffner Memorial meeting and each member spoke of the impression which the life and association of Mr. Shaffner had made upon them. The following resolutions were unanimously passed. Friend after friend departs. Who has not lost a friend! There is no union here for hearts That has not here ah end. Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst, our dear friend and club mate, Isidore P. Shaffner; and. Whereas, by his death the Apollo Club has last one of its most loyal and congenial members; There, be it resolved, That a vacancy exists in our club which can never be filled, and the heartfelt sympathy of our members goes out to the bereaved family and friends. Be it further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy be placed on the records of this club. R. Herbert Stanton, Pres. Perkil J. Clay, Vice Pres. U. S. Bolen, Secretary. Odey Spiller, Treasurer. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends for the kindness shown me during the brief illness and death of my beloved mother, Nannie Moore, who departed this life Sunday, February 4, 1917. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Especially to the lodges for their services. Signed, Mary Hill Ford, daughter. John Lowery, 620 Holly avenue, has sold out his place of business at the above address and is spending his vacation in the east. He expects to return in about three weeks. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The hotel formerly known as the Commercial Hotel, 2845 Morgan St., is now being conducted under new management. Rev. N. A. Mitchell has charge and promises the public first class accommodation. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH A good congregation braved the windstorm Sunday morning and greeted the pastor at 10:45. Dr. Johnson, in his usual manner, delivered a very excellent sermon. Sunday, February 11, begins the series of "Soul Winning" meetings, continuing for three weeks. All are invited to attend. Preaching each evening and prayer meeting each afternoon at 4 o'clock. Sunday is "Bring One" Day in the League at 6 p. m. All are invited. Junior League in connection with Seniors Sunday. One Thousand If so Start Right and Insure Safety By Using "The Slaughter System" Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six treatments or money refunded. We handle Human Hair Goods at RETAIL and WHOLEALE PRICES 男 LOOK I. E. 1 Basket for ..... 6 " " " 13 " " " 28 " " " CALL. PHONE OR WRITE I. 215 5. 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Every effort is being made to give our people a well kept, high-grade cemetery — Substantial improvements have been arranged for, and the work will be begun early in the spring. Negro Business DIRECTORY GOLVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket, stbre, Jefferson and Lawton Avena. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. A BIG BABGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, cellar, water in house, gas, and good cistern water on the outside, two porches on north and south sides. Granitoid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,200, can be bought for $1,800 cash. Call and in-spect, 423 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at 427 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: Two nice light basement rooms, 1516 Goode Ave. Call Lindell 4429W. (1-26-4). FOR RENT: Three single rooms and bath, furnished; electric lights and telephone free. Forest 2895M. 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: Three neatly furnished rooms, for couple or gentlemen. 3413 Lawton. Phone, Lindell 2583. (4-2-2). FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room, hot and cold water, furnace heat, electric lights, for gentleman, 4174 West Bella. 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: Furnished and unfurnished rooms, third floor front and back. Cheap, 2777 Lawton. (4-2-2) Real gold-filled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it. Sale Monday and Tuesday at Harry G. Douglas, Prescription Druggist Quality and Service Store, 2408 North Pendleton Avenue. We actually sell you the genuine gold-filled eyeglasses or spectacle frames, guaranteed to assay 1-10th 18-karat gold filled, and to wear for ten years. Similar glasses elsewhere, $2.50 up. With these frames is a pair of our genuine perisopic 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 $6.00. PIPE FITTER Steam and Hot Water Radiator A Spathey Stoves Repaired. Call E. M. Paschall 4314-a Lucky St. Louis, Mo. STORE THIS SEAR EVERY HEEL And REPAIR SHOP 8315 MARKET ST. MOSES LAMPKING, Prep. Other prominent speakers will grace the program, among whom are: Dr. Chas. Henry Phillips, Hon. C. M. Talbert, Director of Streets and Sewers, Hon. William Herbert Fields, National Grand Master of the A. U. K. and D. of A., Dr. N. L. Smith, Pastor of Lane Tabernacle, Hon. Charlton H. Tandy and others. The complete program will appear in next issue. FOR YOUTH AND BEAUTY Hor-Ton-a Youthful Brown Skin Powder and Vanishing Cream. Price 15c. Made only by Evelyn Horto Mfg. Co., 4188 W. Belle Place, & Louis, Mo. 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 inducements to agents. Guaranteed by Dermatas Mfg. Co., Mrs. P. W Dennis van, president, 2749 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 right. 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 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 inducement to agents. Send 35c 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 to Fitzgerald & Delp, Pensiagency, Indianapolis, Ind. ODD FELLOWS HALL ODD FELLOWS HALL Odd Fellows' Hall 2923 Morg street Newly decorated kod rooms and reception hall for re special attention to private rece ions. Rent very reasonable. S anitor or call the secretary's off hone, Delmar 4299L. For Sale Best bargain on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. 4411 W. Belle. See J. E. Mitchell, Argus Office WONDERFUL Spirit Medium ```markdown ``` RETURNED FROM INDIA Possessed of many strange events, more were derful than ever. Khiran is now an abuser of number of昼夜 and is recognized by the people as the leader of Overseas. President of the Madras World Association. He tells you exactly what troubles are going to what will bring excess, a short you should know, to claim, facilitate how to control all things to gain your whole life in building, love or�age. It is to win the love of any man, even a man who, when and when you will carry, and you must be made free than you have ever reached before, or who is in a change. Call and me for your self. All but the most mainly exhibited. But INDIA IN CHINA - 1911 - BAPTIST AVE St. Thomas College, New York, USA I have changed my mind. I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. By a course of reasoning Euclid proves that all the angles in a triangle are equal to two right angles. Now, if you undertook to disprove that proposition would you prove it false by calling Euclid a liar?—Circle Magazine. Gettysburg and Lincoln. As long as this republic endures or its history is known, so long shall the memory of the battle of Gettysburg likewise endure and be known; and as long as the English tongue is understood so long shall Abraham-Lincoln's wonderful address be remembered. "Chocolate Eclair Marriage" One of Kansas City's divorce proctors—a woman—has found the true cause of the divorce evil. She is Miss Tiera Farrow, and has had her job for only a few weeks, but she undoubtedly has made a beginning! Perhaps she will find a remedy in the same jig time, remarks the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It is not the corner saloon, the mother-in-law or the eternal triangle, says Miss Farrow. Boiled down to its essentials, her theory seems to be that there are too many chocolate eclair bounties to bear. 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Advertise in Friday, 1914 This is a lesson of one of the way-side ministries of Jesus. It occurred incidentally while he -was on his way to his great preaching and teaching experience at Galllee. It was a by-product of his very buoy life, yet it is one of the most famous interviews and one of the best examples of how to do personal work that is found in the scriptures. The larger part of the first year of Christ's ministry was spent in Juden. Jesus did not baptize, but his disciples did, doubtless for the same reason, though in a less degree, than why Paul refused to baptize converts (I Cor. 1:13-16). All but one of the disciples of Jesus were Gallleens and Jesus spent about a year and nine months of his ministry in that place. 1. Jesus Rested (vv. 4-6). To reach Galilee from Judea Jesus "must needs go through Samaria," not that there were not other ways that he might have traveled, but rather that it was worth while to go out of his way in order to bring the water of life to this needful woman. Jacob's well was at a parting of the roadway near to the city of Sychar. Few places in the land save Jerusalem had so much Bible history connected with them (Gen. 12:6; Joshua 8:33; Acts 7:16; I Kings, 12:1, etc.). The well was originally about 100 feet deep and $7\frac{1}{2}$ feet in diameter, but it has been filled up with accumulations of rubbish so it is now only about 75 feet deep. Christ was weared in his work, but not of it, and "sat thus" (by) the well; literally, on the low wall built around it. The sixth hour was probably about midday. There is comfort in consideration of the fact that as a man Jesus was willing to meet this woman of bad character. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS NEW MOVIE THEATRE THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS - Saturday, Feb. 10. "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED," in 6 parts. Monday, Feb. 10 Second Episode of "PATRIA." Also Henry Walthall in "Rods of Wreath;" 3 nets. Tuesday, "PEARL OF THE ARMY." Wednesday, First Episode of "The SECRET KINGDOM." and "Grand Police Reporter." Friday, "Crimson Stain Mystery" and "Hazards of Helen." COMING TO THE COMET COMING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 First Episode of Mrs. Vernon Castle in "PATRIA" Tuesday, February 13 Mary Miles Winter in "LOVELY MARY" Every Monday The Latest Photo-play Serial "THE SHIELDING SHADOW" Every Wednesday A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS" Featuring Miss Helen Holmes Every Thursday "THE PURPLE MASK" Every Friday THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" 1991 DRAKE AND WALKER'S BOM BAY GIRLS AT BOOKER WASH-INGTON. Big Company. With Own Scenery, Band and Orchestra. Presenting Musical Reyne and Plying to Rocked Honeys Each Show—Will Play "John Green On His Honeymoon." a Musical Comedy. Next Week. A crowded house for every show, at the Booker Washington Theater this week clearly shows that Henry Drake and Ethel Walker have at last achieved their long deserved appreciation in St. Louis. These talented performers, supported by a big company, including a chorus of "Bom Bay Girls," are presenting a musical revue entitled, "A Good Time Tonight." The scene is laid in a hotel pamed "Orderly," and the company's own special scenery is used. In the east end, Ethel Walker, Louise Hughes, Mildred Pellebone, Marie Staton, Olive Brady, Daisy Harris, Hattie Creatch, Wm. Bailey, Russell Lee, Clifton Drake, H. Drake, E. C. Puggley, Chas. Creath, Alex Calmese and Louie Thompson. Some of these double in brass and string featuring a band and orchestra. The offering this week is brim full of jingling music, dances and comedy. The big variety of costumes range from the tights of the Bom Bay Girls to Miss Walker's elegant dresses. The numbers are all clean except the hewhiskered "Balling the Jack," which is carried to the extreme and should be eliminated. Miss Walker is the leading lady and a handsome and brilliant star. Her stellar talent shows in several numbers which include, "The Rocky Rosie Lee, Overstreet's latest hit and "Pretty Baby," both with the Bom Bay chorus. She shows finish in the several comedy mixups, especially the "Drugged" and the "Devil" series. Henry Drake, the leading comedian, who has plenty of money to buy the hotel, gets into a series of squabbles and complications, that afford him an excellent chance to show his talent and he takes good advantage of every point. Among the other features are a male quartette which almost stops the show, a song by Drake and the girls, an eccentric dance by Bailey, the comedial skit, "A Drunken Man's Dream." In the grand finale, "Listen to That Dixie Band," a screen likeness of the late Booker T. Washington is shown. The Drake-Walker Company will present a musical comedy, "John Green On His Honeymoon," next week. The play carries a plot and is in two acts with three scenes. Miss Walker and the Bom Bay Girls will feature "Stepping on the Puppy's Tail," "Dreamy Panama," and "Georgia Moa." By special request Drake-Walker The Retina Moving Picture 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 p Every Day a 5 Part Feature With the Players in Connection With The Most Wonderful Serials THE VAMPIRES The Arch Criminals of Paris The Masked Men of Mystery, Fight to Maintain Their Mastery as the CRIME TRUST OF FRANCE You can watch these arch criminals of Paris once a week for nine consecutive weeks. Don't Fail to see them on Mondays ON TUESDAYS MISS BILLIE BURKE in GLORIAS ROMANCE NO higher standard has ever been attained in the art of cinematography than that achieved by the twenty chapter reel, "Gloria's" No greater star has ever been presented on the screen. No has ever been assembled. No author greater than Rupert Hughes has ever been employed to write continuous photophyx. No producer has ever produced a great undertaking. No serial production has a great undertaking. No mendous patronage. Billie Burke in "Gloria's Romance" remains the SUPREME attraction ON SATURDAYS THE SHIELDING SHADOW A new wonder serial in 15 Chapters. The Stars---Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Barry. Pictorial Weeklies---Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, portraying the most important events around the world. Lalisi and Children 5c ADMIS Clifton Drake has been unable to appear since Monday night on account of illness. The little fellow created a sensation with his dancing on the opening night. Patrons of the New Movie Theater were very enthusiastic over the showing of the first episode of "Patria." the serial supreme, last Monday. The second episode will be shown next Monday and the synopsis indicates that even more thrills will be seen. Another feature picture for Monday will be Henry Walthall in "The Roda of Wreath,""a master actor in a masterpiece. The romantic serial of love and adventure by a missing Crown Prince in the great American West and the lonely African Jungle, entitled "The Secret Kingdom," will begin at this photoplay house Wednesday, Feb. 14. Harry Wills, of New Orleans, fractured his wrist in the second round of his feature bout with Jim Johnson, at the Future City Athletic Club Tuesday night, and was compelled to forfeit the contest. The big fellows had not gotten into good action when the accident occurred: Battling Gahoe, of St. Louis, and One Round Sylvester, of Memphis, went in to substitute but Sylvester was knocked out in the third. Young Joe Gans and his sparring partner, Rattle Snake Kid, gave an interesting 10-round exhibition. NEW WEST END GRILL ROOM HAS BIG OPENING The new grill room annex to the Alabama Kitchen, 1039 Whittier St., opened to an immense patronage Monday night, February 5. From early in the evening until well into the next morning the place was crowded to the doors. The large gathering clearly shows the need of a first class room cafe in the west end and Mr. Hussey says the new addition is only a stepping stone to one of the finest in the west. In the meantime the popular little place will strive to give the best possible service with quality and attention as the watchword. Every Monday will be souvenir night for the ladies. Every night will be a big one with good cab- 64 Ving Picture Show Market St. from 1 to 11 p. m. ature With the Most Famous Connection wonderful Serials of To-day Miss Billie Burke on Especially Invited SSION 5c aret entertaining. The menu includes such popular dishes as spaghetti, chile, oysters in any style and clubhouse sandwiches. All kinds of sandwiches and the best 25 cent meal in the city is in store. Also ice cream, Bevo and other soft drinks. 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