St. Louis Argus

KIEL INDORSED FOR MAYOR BY LEADING COLORED CITIZENS Men Of Prominence Sight Many Good Things Accomplished During The Present Administration. Business Ability, Honesty And Fairness Should Commend Him To Our People. True Justice Demands Another Term As City's Head. Mayor Kiel's administration has been one of splendid achievements. St. Louis, is not only holding its place as the fourth city of the United States, but will soon be a contender for third place among the great municipalities of the nation. Under Mayor Kiel's administration a consistent fight has been made for new industries, and a greater St. Louis. As St. Louis grows industrially and commercially our people will be the beneficiaries along with all the other people of this community in sharing the benefits of a well-conducted business administration. Under Mayor Kiel's administration the Free Bridge has been completed, and transportation over the river made free. Under Kiel's administration the water rates have been reduced, thereby saving the people thousands of dollars. Mayer Kiel's administration has abolished the dangerous grade crossings, which have stood as death traps for many years. Under Mayor Kiel's administration the present system of universal transfers was adopted, and now we can go from one point to another over the various lines of the United Railways Company for one fare. Mayor Kiel's administration has recognized our race by appointing some of our men to responsible positions. We have now for the first time in the history of St. Louis, a man of our race filling the position as Assistant City Counselor under appointment made during the Kiel administration. We have in one of the police courts two men of our race filling positions as clerks. These men are in complete charge of the records of the court to which they have been assigned. We have men of our race filling responsible positions as clerks, inspectors and foremen in the various departments of the city. Some are filling positions never before held by Colored men. The City Hall, Municipal Court Bldg and Court House are in charge of Negro Custodians. Mayor Kiel has approved an ordinance for a community park and playground opposite Sumner High School and when completed, under present plans, will cost between $150,000 and $200,000. Mayor Kiel favors an extension of these playgrounds to all sections of the city, so that places of recreation may be easily accessible to a great number of people who cannot afford to pay car fare to the larger parks. The mayor's conference committee is an advisory organization to confer with the mayor on matters pertaining to the interest of the city. This committee is composed of representatives from the civic, business and industrial organizations of the city. On this committee we have one of our race as a representative of our people. The position of Sergeant at Arms of the Board of Aldermen is filled by a man of our race. In view of the splendid record of Mayor Kiel's administration, and a disposition on his part to be the mayor of all the people regardless of race or condition we feel that a change at this time would be a backward step for our great city. Therefore, we take this method of indorsing the Honorable Henry W Kiel for mayor, and urge every citizen regardless of race, to support and votes for Henry W. Kiel at the primaries March 9, 1917. Rew. B. G. Shaw, pastor of Zion Church; Rev. Wm. Peck, pastor of St. James A. M. E.; Dr. Chas. H. Phillipa, Harry G. Douglas, druggist; Dr. J. B. Bell, Rev. E. C. Cole, pastor of B. Providence Baptist Church; Robt. L. Phillipa, Business Agent of Building Labor Local No. 3; Rev. A. H. Bootick, pastor of Baptist Church, 3030 Papin St. Geo. W. McKeel, undertaker; Rev. J. Douglas Houston, 1130 La Salle St.; R. PETER H. W. Kent, 2208. Chestnut; I. C. James, D. D. S.; Rev. W. L. Smith, pastor of Lane Tabernacles; Thomas Humphry, R. H. Brow, treasurer of Building Labor Local No. 3; S. D. Irving, trustee of Building Labor Local No. 3; E. S. Taylor, attorney; Dr. W. B. Brabham, Joseph Smith, attorney; Rev. W. B. Johnson, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church; Rev. H. H. Harris, Eugene Robinson, W. H. Thomas, Wilson Dawson, C. H. Thomas, Ben P. Barron, James Sykes, Glen Jackson, Sam Cristo, Chas, F. Overton, Thomas Holland, Ben Stovall Bufra Browley, J. H. McDaniels, O. Ingleton, Norris Thompson, Henry Tucker, Jake McAfee, Tobe Williams, A. B. Eanley, J. W. Cathy, M. Bright, P. G. Johnson, E. H. Harris, druggist, A. E. Hawkins, Scholey Scholey, H. M. Turner, J. L. Henderson, J. W. Beard, L. Harrison, J. Sanders, Rev. J. K. Parker, pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church; C. W. Williams, contractor; W. E. Smith, Gen. Wm. H. Butler, W. H. Umstead, Earl Williams, L. M. Jones, John Grayer, A. R. Oarker, Sherman H. Jacobs, O. L. Person, L. H. Hall, Clarence Jones, Arthur J. Smith, Chas. M. Wolfscales, Emmet Carr, Thomas W. Whiting, A. McClure, Morgan Baker, J. Meade Benson, M.D., Jas. L. Velar, merchant; Hetry Green, merchant; Brice W. Hailstock, John Lowery, merchant; Edw. Goth, contractor of grading; Chas. G. Townsend, Moses Banks, William W. Taylor, C. Carrow, J. M. Mountgomery, J. Tolivars, William H. Lee, Albert Lee, A. R. Rankin, R. L. Thomas, Edw. Hardy, H. Holland, C. A. Hunter, Allen Collier, Dr. Grisby, 3150A Lacedeve or, Rev. G. A. Conway. Whirl Wind Campaigner To Speak Sunday Mr. H. K. Caskey, of New York City, the whirlwind money raiser of the Presbyterian Church, will be the speaker at the Y. M. C. A. meeting Sunday at 4 p. m. Mr. Caskey for a number of years was a Y. M. C. A. secretary, but later was called by the Foreign Mission Board to the Presbyterian Church for the purpose of raising funds to carry on the work. He is in the city at this time setting up a campaign, in which $100,000 is to be raised in five days next week, for the Foreign Mission work of the Presbyterian Church. A number of the foremost men of the Presbyterian Church will be here to help Mr. Caskey, but Mr. Caskey is really the main show in the big $100,000 campaign. He is to speak to the men at the Pine Street Department Sunday at 4 p. m. Home Coming Motin Recital The home-coming recital given by Madam Frances E. Motin at Union Memorial Church last Monday night was quite a success. This was madam's first appearance before the public since her return from her trip through the South, and the people of St. Louis showed their appreciation of her work by giving her a nice audience. That she pleased her hearers was manifested by repeated applause and encore. Those who were capable of judging say that Madam Motin was at her best on this occasion. ST.LOUISMO.,FRIDAY.FEBRUARY 23,1917. PYTHIANS SECURE RANKIN TRACT AND COLISEUM FOR AUG Supreme Lodge Entertainment Committee Under Whip and Spur in Drive Toward B biggest Meeting in History of Order. 40,000 Visitors in St. Louis in August. The Supreme Lodge Entertainment Committee, under the leadership of General Chairman W. W. Buckner, is under whip and spur these days making preparations for the entertainment of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Supreme Court, Order of Calanthe and the Encampment of the Uniform Department. The committee is thoroughly organized into subcommittees and each of them is running smoothly. The Rankin tract, Market, between Compton and Theresa avenues, has been secured for a camp ground and work will start soon to put it in shape for the reception of the uniform rank men next summer. Maj. Gen. R. R. Jackson, in a communication to Brig. Gen. Wm. H. Butler this week, instructed the brigadier to secure more ground, stating that the reports coming into his office from the different states indicated that the Rankin tract would not be large enough. From reports from various parts of the country it is learned that the meeting in St. Louis next August will be the largest gathering in the history of the order. Fully forty thousand visitors are expected to be in attendance. It is predicted that St. Louis hospitality will be taxed to the utmost to provide comfort for all who will come. At the meeting of the General Committee last Wednesday night Attorney Geo. L. Vaughn, chairman of the Publicity Bureau, stated that 10,000 stickers and an equal number of post cards advertising the coming conclave would be ready for distribution to Pythians and other citizens next week. They may be obtained at his office, 2336 Market street. The Coliseum has been retained for three nights during the week of the supreme session and entertainments, surpassing anything which St. Louisans have witnessed heretofore, will be pulled off. Peerless Knights Social Session The Benevolent Order of Peerless Knights, as usual, have set the pace for entertaining, and their annual social session which was held Tuesday evening at Convention Hall 2804 Pine street, was replete with so many new and up-to-the-minute numbers on the program that many of the guests were reminded of Ziegfeld's Follies. More than a hundred invited guests were almost of one opinion that the social session of 1917 surpassed any former effort of the Peerless Knights. When one is a organizant of the fact that the Knights have for years shown the way for all other organizations when it comes to entertainments, it can readily be seen that the opinions of the guests who were fortunate to be present Tuesday evening, are without exaggeration. After a sparkling welcome address by the Exalted Prelate, W. H. King, the program was one continuous round of musical numbers in cabaret style. Mrs. Clyde Bell-Patillo who beautifully sang a vocal number was forced to respond to an encore. The Keystone entertainers were then introduced and vied with each other in song and numbers interspersed with dancing. Taggart Hartgroves, the champion buck and wing dancer, demonstrated his chosen art in a manner that brought forth expressions of admiration and applause. An elegant luncheon was served promptly at eleven o'clock, after which dancing was indulged in until the wee-sma' hours. The social session was in charge of the following committee: Jas. T. Cole, chairman; W. H. Fields, master of ceremonies; J. H. McDaniel, Earl Williams and Walter Henderson. NOTICE The Clover Leaf Casualty Company has requested and accepted the resignation of E. Hawkins, formerly agent for said company in St. Louis. He is not authorized to make any contracts or collect any money intended for the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. We take this opportunity to assure our policyholders that they shall receive the same courteous treatment in the future that they have in the past. For further information call or write Clover Leaf Casualty Co., 527 N. Van deventer avenue. Phone, Dalinar, 13688 R. W. A. Killion, District Manager. ALL FIVE LYNCHED NOW ADMITTED TO BE INNOCENT Atlantic Constitution Admits That Lives of Innocent Persons Were Sacrificed. Sixth Victim Nearly Lynched has Been Proven not Guilty in Courts. The Constitution, Atlanta, Ga., February 8, 1917. Worth Thinking About. Jim Keith is a Negro who, more than a year ago, narrowly escaped lynching by a Georgia mob under the impression that he had murdered a sheriff. He was saved by Worth county officials, but the lawless band did succeed in lynching five other Negroes sought to have been implicated in the murder of which Keith was accused. Jim Keith subsequently was tried, found guilty and sentenced to a life term in the penitentiary. In the meantime, while Jim Keith lay in prison, new light was shed upon the original crime, and the convict was given another trial. All Five Lynched Proven Innocent. Now the new evidence proves Jim Keith and the five dead Negroes innocent; and he was acquitted and his freedom restored by a white jury! What a commentary upon the accursed institution of lynching! The Wicked Deed. A murder is committed; a mob forms; five innocent Negroes are lynched; the life of a sixth barely saved by the au thorities from the mob. Then, more than a year later, "further evidence has led to the general belief that Mozelle Lake, who escaped, is the murderer!" The Injustica A white jury and the law soberly and with deliberation, could restore to the one living victim of a premature mad impulse his liberty, but not to the five others, who are dead. Comment of a White Georgia Paper. How long are the decent law-abiding citizens of Georgia going to tolerate this disgraceful barbaric practice—which is the foulest blot upon the name of the state today!—Boston Guardian. Quill Pushers Nashville Meeting Naashville, Teen.—The National Negro Press Association closed its twelfth annual session here Saturday, Feb. 10. Much important business was transacted, and Chris J. Perry of Philadelphia was elected president for ensuing year. The delegates visited and were entertained at all the principal institutions in the city. Naashville opened wide her gates and from the time the newspaper men and women began to arrive until they said their final good-bye at the station, they were in the hands of the local committee, whenever the sessions and the business of the representatives of the press would permit. Much valuable information on newspaper work was obtained. The membership of the Press Association, according to the report of the corresponding secretary, numbered one hundred and thirty-six publications and their combined circulation per week, according to statements on file in the secretary's office, aggregated one million, one hundred and thirteen thousand copies per week. It is understood that Nashville is already preparing for the next session to be held in February, 1918. The four universities visited agreed, so it is claimed, to accept an invitation to entertain the newspaper men at the Ryman Auditorium, which holds about seven thousand people, next February when they meet in annual convention. LANE TABERNACLE NOTES Dr. J. W. Jacobs, presiding elder of St. Louis District, preached an able sermon last Sunday at 11 o'clock. The entire congregation was touched by the Holy Spirit until every heart was made to rejoice. At 3 o'clock Dr. Dobbins of Wayman A. M. E. Church preached a great sermon to the delight of all. Wednesday night an interesting quarterly conference was held at which time five persons were given local preachers' licenses. The reports showed a great increase. Dr. N. L. Smith, pastor, will preach Sunday at 11 a. m. and at 5 p. m. All are invited to attend. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Miss Nell Curtis, of Mary Institute, won the hearts of those present at the Vesper Service Sunday by her charming personality and excellent address. Mr. Bull, St. Louis' famous singer of sacred songs, will sing and speak at a vesper meeting Sunday afternoon at 4:45 p. m. He will speak on the renowned Gideon Movement. Every one is welcome at these meetings. ROLAND W. HAYES THE NOTED TENOR Will be Heard at Wheatley Branch Young Women's Christian Association Wednesday Evening, February 28 There are just a few more days left in which to secure tickets for the Roland Hayes Recital on February 28. Out of consideration for high school teachers and pupils the program will not begin until 9 o'clock. Among the interesting press comments are the following: Roland W. Hayes, a young American tenor, was the star attraction, and he sang for his first solo a DeKoven number, "Nita Gitaana" of unusual sweetness. His voice possesses a musical quality that is not often heard even in these days of musical proficiency. Mr. Hayes, for his second number sang the tenor aria "Che Gelidia Manina" from Puccini's opera "La Boheme." The full beauty of his voice was clearly depicted and at the close he was greeted with salvos of truly meant applause. Mr. Hayes was compelled to respond to several encores.—Boston City Club Bulletin. From the many criticisms we have chosen one from Phillip Hale of Boston: "Mr. Hayes has been heard here several times, and always with pleasure. His voice has an unusually beautiful quality. Powerful enough for stirring dramatic passages with a liberal range, and even tones throughout. Mr. Hayes uses this organ with intelligence and taste. His enunciation is delightfully clear. When he sings there is no need for a book of the words. He has made marked progress in the art of interpretation. He realizes that climax should not be anticipated; that continual emphasis is not expression. Best of all, he feels what he sings and is able to communicate his sentiments and emotions." Mr. Hayes has won for himself a place among the famous singers of America. Judging from the comments, Boston is justly proud of him, and every Negro man, woman and child in His appearance on the 28th will be his first in St. Louis. Mr. Hayes will be accompanied by his pianist, Mr. William L. King. The program will be as follows: I. Rondo Capriccio... Mendelssohn Mr. William L. King. II. (a) Thank God for a Garden Del Riego (b) Twilight... Katherine Glenn (c) Three Shadows... H. T. Burleigh (a) Afterward..... Harry L. Delmore (b) Three Questions— J. Rosamond Johnson (c) When Your Dear Hands... La Forge Mr. Hayes. IV. Rustle of Spring..... Sinding Mr. King. V. (a) One Year 1914-1915. H. T. Burleigh (b) Why Roses for You— Roland W. Hayes Mr. Hayes. VI. The Bembonle . . . S. Coleridge Taylor Mr. King. On away, Awake, Beloved— S. Coleridge Taylor Mr. Hayes. Medical Forum The regular semi-monthly meeting of the St. Louis Medical Forum convened in their newly-allotted rooms at the Public Library, 14th and Olive Sts. Tuesday evening. About 25 members were present and heard a very interesting paper on "Blood Pressure," by Dr. R. C. Haskell, who demonstrated as he read. Drs. Herriott, Key, Hancock, Jacques, Tyler, Slaughter and Edwards discussed the paper. On motion by Dr. E. S. Bailey the Forum unanimously indored the bill now before the Missouri Legislature for the establishment of a Tuberculosis Sanitarium for the care and treatment of Negroes. A petition and resolution was drawn up, begging its location in St. Louis. Other matters pertaining to the civic betterment were discussed, after which the three new applications were favorably acted upon. The meeting then adjourned to meet the first Tuesday in March, when Dr C. E. Herriot will read a paper and Dr. Edwards and Dr. Jacques will lead in the discussion. The Forum is a recent organization of the younger physicians of the city with a membership of 25. The officers are, Drs. Chas. Henry Phillips, Jr., President; Anderson W. Cheatham, VicePresident; James A. Simpson, Treasurer; and Eustache H. Gordon, Secretary. The Executive Committee is composed of Drs. C. E. Herriott, W. H. A. Barrett, R. C. Haskell, G. B. Key and E. S. Bailey. PRICE 5 GENTS MISS ABBOTT LECTURES ON THE UNBORN Former Head Nurse of the Kansas City Colored Hospital Will Speak, to Ladies Only. During Daily Matness of "The Unborn," at the Booker Washington Theater, One Week Beginning Monday at 2 O'clock—Men Will Only Be Admitted at Nights and Sunday Afternoon. Five Act Original Drama on the Subject of Birth Control Expected to Create Sensation Next Week. Miss Louise Emma Abbott. Miss Louise Emma Abbott, former head nurse of the Kansas City, Mo. Colored Hospital, will lecture to the ladies only during the daily matinees of "The Unborn" at the Booker Washington Theater next week, beginning Monday, Feb. 26. Men will only be admitted at nighta and Sunday matinee. The matinees will begin each day at 2 o'clock. Admission, 10 cents. Night shows, with high class vaudeville, at regular prices, start at 6 p.m. Owing to the delicate subject dealt with in this great film, children will not be admitted unless accompanied by parents, or bringing notes granting permission to view the picture. The play is by George Eliot, Jr., and deals with a much discussed subject - birth control. It exposes the quick doctor's nefarious methods and handles the subject in almost unobjectionable manner. The picture has been produced to serve a moral purpose and as such it is an excellent and vivid preachment, as well as an interesting and entertaining production. It strikes at the root of an evil and frankly shows the truth. In doing so it makes a production especially enlightening for parents. Good photoplay, excellent acting, beautiful exterior scenes, all help to make this wonderfully interesting feature. The vaudeville program will be unusually attractive, including such well known favorites as Charles Anderson, the celebrated tenor singer and yodler; Ernest Watts and Murriel Ringgould in a rip-roaring burlesque farce. Other acts will make the week a lively one at the Booker Washington Theater. It will be well to remember that there will be daily matinees and night shows all the week and the thousands of patrons anticipated will have ample opportunity to witness the big production. New York Central Want Negro Labor Rochester, N. Y.-The Rev. L. B. Brown, who has been active in securing employment for Negro labor in Rochester and neighboring towns, is in receipt of a communication from the New York Central railroad stating that the road can use five hundred Colored laborers for general track work. Those laborers will be placed to work at different points on the Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo divisions to work on the tracks. The wages will be 19 cents per hour. The bunk houses for living purposes, are equipped with tiger steel bunks and stoves, and are free. Free transportation will be furnished from New York or Chicago. LENTEN SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS EPISOPAL CHUCHU The Lenten season was begun at All Saints Church Ash Wednesday, with Holy Commission at 7:30 and 11:30 a.m., and evening prayer at 8:30. Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle being the speaker. Rev. George E. Norton, Rector of St. Michaels and All Angels, will preach next Wednesday and Rev. Jno. S. Bunting, Rector of Ascension Church, will be the speaker on Friday. All are cordially invited to attend the services. I DON'T CARE FOR THE SEASHORE— THAT'S MY MOTHER IN LAWS VOICE! THE HOTELS ARE SO EXPENSIVE AND— HERE IS WHERE I MAKE MYSELF SOLID ON A BLUFF! HOW UNFORTUNATE! I OVERHEARD YOUR REMARK AND I WAS JUST GOING TO INVITE YOU TO GO TO THE SHORE WITH BIRDIE AND!! I DON'T LIKE THE SEASHORE BUT I'LL PUT MY FEELINGS ASIDE TO PLEASE YOU AND BIRDIE! DON'T THE WATER LOOK LOVELY JOHN! ISN'T IT FINE! CHECK SIR! BATHING ALWAYS MAKES ME HUNGRY BIRDIE! ME TOO! WE HAD A LOVELY TIME DEAR ARE THE WET BATHING SUITS HEAVY, JOHN? I GUESS MY BLUFF WAS CALLED! International Cartoon Co. N. Y. 309 Mrs. Emma J. Rollins has returned her home in Chicago, after a plea visit, with her brother, Mr. James Mason.....Miss Louise Ellis; one of deity teachers, has been on the sick .....Miss Angustina Fort spent the night with Miss Leola Brown.....Miss George Searey and Leola Brown at Saturday in St. Louis.....Mr. P. Griffin is in Bond County on business.....The entertainment at Mt. Joy point Church, Saturday night was its a success. CHESTER, ILL. By Mabel Bigby Mr. August Armstead, Jr., was in parta on business Saturday.....Mr. H. McComb was in Percy, Ill., Wednes- day.....Bov. W. H. Speece attended a salon in Grand Tower Sunday..... and Mrs. Nichols Penny are the parents of a baby girl.....Miss Bigby and Mrs. L. C. Anderson of E. St. Louis, were in Sparta, M. Thursday.....Quite a number of params are on the sick list. with a gripe.....Prof. J. C. Wade and his pupils will celebrate George Washington's birthday Thursday evening. POPLAR BLUFF. MO. By Mrs C. P. Jackson Prof. H. J. Carter, principal of the public schools, Charleston, Mo., and State Superintendent of the A. C. E. League, made a visit here Sunday, in the interest of the same. He addressed the League in a very pleasing manner and expressed himself as being highly pleased with the efficient work done by the officers. He also visited the faculty of Wheaty School and was the guest of Miss Willie Smith.....Mr. Pete Clemons is ill at his home on Pine Street.....Rev. G. C. Chinn, who is conducting a revival in Pueblo, Colo., informs us that he is having quite a success and many conversions....Meadames Chas. Bulliner and Moreland, after a spell of illness, are up again....Rev. Simms occupied the pulpit Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.....The sad news came to the Argus reporter, of a painful accident received by Mr. John Bedmond, who formerly lived in Poplar Bluff, but at the present time was employed as floor boss by the Steel Construction Company, at Gary, Ind....Mrs. Dora Lasia was the guest of Mrs. C. P. Jackson last Sunday.....Meadames Chas. Bulliner and Mr. Riley entertained the Stewardess Board at the A. M. E. Church last Tuesday night. A two-course menu was served and a pleasant evening spent by all....Aunt Pollie Blue, after a serious illness, was able to at church Sunday. Those wanting the news in the Argus must let the reporter have it not later than Monday noon of each week. The sudden death of Mr. Albert Benfroh, age 87 years, Wednesday, February 14, who quite a shock to his many relatives and friends. Death was caused by paralysis of the brain. He is survived by a father, Mr. Clark Benfroh, two brothers, George, and Clark, Jr., a sister, Mra. Lula Smallwood and two sons, Albert, Jr., and Zeak. Mr. Benfroh was a member of Olive Chapel A. M. E. Church. The funeral was largely attended Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. Barnett, officiated. Burial was in Father Dixon's Cemetery. The brewed family wish to thank their many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown during their sad hour and also for the many beautiful flowers.....Mr. Frank Washington who has been ill for several months, is now confined to his bed.....Mr. Geo. Brooks is able to be out again, after an illness of three weeks.....Mr. Wm. Walker, who was a patient at Barnes Hospital, is home again and is much better.....Mrs. Clora Johnson is confined to her bed with pneumonia. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. By Mrs. Leola Laird Sacramental services will be at the M. E. Church Sunday, February 25. Everyone is cordially invited. ... Union Memorial A. M. E. Mission is still increasing spiritually and financially. ... There was an entertainment known as the Dollar Hunt, last Saturday. The dollar was hidden by Mrs. Canty and found by Mr. J. B. Harrison. ... The funeral of Mr. George Morrison was held from Blackwell Chapel, last Saturday at 2 p. m. Rev. C. F. Collins and D. S. Davis officiated. The remains were laid to rest in Father Dickson's Cemetery. ... Miss Wiennie Steward entertained at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright, with a very elaborate luncheon, in honor of Lawyer R. N. Owens, of St. Louis. Mrs. Virgile Turner and Mr. H. J. Simms were also present and reported a pleasant afternoon. ... Mr. John Roberts departed on the 15th for Memphis, Tenn., to be at the bedside of his sister, who is seriously ill. ... Mr. Frank Washington, of Kirkwood, is very sick. ... Mrs. Lenora Gibson, of Foristell, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lula Lawless and her little daughter Beasie, who is here attending Douglass School. ... Mrs. Frank Stone is convalescent. ... Mrs. Andrew Evans and Mrs. Wm. Bowens are still confined to their beds. CAPE, GIRARDEAU, MO. By Miss H. N. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Renfro moved to St. Louis last Tuesday, to make it their future home.....Wednesday eve aling the Lincoln-Douglas celebration, under the management of the Woman's League, was quite a success and a splendid program was rendered..... Miss Eugenia Jones fell down a pair of stairs and dislocated her left shoulder. She is mending as well as could be expected.... Miss Mia, Townsend, of Bonne Terre, spent a few days here the guest of her sister, Miss K. D. Townsend, of the Lincoln School.... Mra. Ethel Staten has returned from Murphyaboro. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. J. D. Barkedale, P. E. and Rev. S. B. Anderson, of Jackson, with several of his members were also in attendance....Pleasant Green Baptist Church, on Fountain Street, held excellent services all day....This is Pay-Up Week in the Cape, why not pay up your old Argus bills; pay a full year's subscription and let your postman bring it to you each week. ST. CHARLES MO By Miss R. Loper Mr. Eugene Wise, of Chicago, is the guest of his parents and friends....Mrs. Addie Scott, of Galion, Ohio, was called home this week by the illness of her son, Arthur, who is suffering from pneumonia....The Lincoln's Birthday celebration by the old soldiers was quite a success. Miss Clara Davis and Mrs. Carrie Graves, of St. Louis, are the guests of relatives and friends....The Tyler-Fola Comedy Co. will give a drama entitled "Lost in Africa" at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening....The Colored Relief Association, of this city, is doing a great work in relieving the poor. At the present time forty-five persons have been relieved and over $90 expended....Mrs. Ella Smith and Mrs. Lucy Rose, of St. Louis, were visiting their sister, Mrs. Elix Thompson last Sunday. FARMINGTON, MO. By Miss Dayse Baker Rev. T. A. Hermon, accompanied by an automobile party from Fredericktown, preached to a well-filled church at the evening service Sunday. The party returned home later the same evening... Mr. James Robinson had a fall, which left him quite lame... Mrs. Mary Cayce and Estacadna Baker attended the entertainment at Mineral Point Friday. Miss Edith Cayce conducted the same... Mr. Heward Overton, of St. Louis, is here for an indefinite stay... At the masquerade ball, Wednesday evening, Miss Cosetta Boddie won first laurels and Mr. J. P. Evans, second. Many out-of-town guests were present... Mrs. Ben Chappelle, of Coffman, is at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Wesley Douthit, who has been quite ill for several weeks.... Rev. W. H. Spurlock was called to the bedside of his father at Columbus, Ohio... Mr. Clarence Meyers returned to Crystal City, Monday... Mrs. Celia Cunningham accompanied her daughter to Chicago, where she hopes to remain for an extended visit. Miss Irene had a pleasant sojourn here... An- nouncement has been made of the engagement of Miss Anna Nora Reynolds, of this city, to Mr. Jasper Brisette, of Holden, Mo. Girls, get busy. ..Dr.F. D. D. Bridges is busy as a book agent. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chapelle have purchased an auto. This is typical of modern farm life. ..Little Odessa Cayce is visiting her mother, Mrs. Harry Cayce, of St. Louis. ..Miss Berdola Boddie is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Reed, of St. Louis, who are rejoicing over the advent of a little son. ..Mrs. Laura Jordan, of Charleston, is yet quite ill. ..School was dismissed for Washington Day, Thursday, and both churches commemorated the birth of a nation's first president. ST. CLAIR MO. By Pashiole V. Murray Miss Ella and Miss Marie Ewing, of St. Louis, were here on business Friday...Mr. Frank Brooks, of Mosele, spent Saturday and Sunday here...Little Tenas Generally met with a serious accident and her collar-bone was broken...Mrs. S. Brown is very low...Mrs. L. Evans is improving after a brief spell...Mr. Lee M. Generally and T. J. Murphy were in Mosele Saturday. MEACHAM PARK. MO Bv V. N. Johnson Sunday was rally day at Meacham Park Ch. Rev. S. J. Patterson preached....Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Eula Ellington, Rev. E. W. DeShields, Mr. W. Dent, Mr. W. A. Bell, Mr. Henry Bell, Gertrude Johnson....Little Ruth Bailey, who was seriously burned by hot water, is improving rapidly....Mr. Arthur Spears broke his leg. CHESTERFIELD, MO. By Miss Estella Brooks BY MISS LENA BROOKS The pupils of the Stafford School celebrated Lincoln's Birthday last Tuesday with a short program, which was much enjoyed by the visitors..... A surprise party was extended to Miss Thelma Jackson on her 15th birthday, February 17. A dainty luncheon was served; in the center of the table was the birthday cake, with fifteen candles placed on it. Many out-of-town guests were present, among whom were Misses Daisy and Inez Jackson, Bertha Burles, Blanche Alexander, Master George Rose and Mrs. Lulu Jackson. All reported having spent a nice time. Vital Importance To The Ladies If you would like to have more hottweens, Sowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; see one jar of Zuzel Blair Gower and Straightness. Putin, 60 cents, cent poppled everywhere. Inflatable agents wanted. Zuzel Tuller Productions Co., 6 South Bwing Ava, St. Ives, Ma. Guaranteed to produce a healthy harvariant growth of the most defective hair TEN YEARS ON THE MARKET AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Mrs. Victoria Clay-Halay 209 N. Jefferson Ave. 51. Louis, Mo. PRICE 50 CTS. 209 N. Jeff BROWNIE I BROWNIE DRUG CHAS. Q. WATSON. Prop. The Bia Cut Rate DRUGGIST. SOUTH KINLOCH PARK IS BOOM ING 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 churches, 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 Klincoh 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 Klincoh 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 Klincoh 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 BE JOHN HOW UNFORTUNATE! I YOUR REMARK AND I GOING TO INVITE YOU THE SHORE WITH I ask come out now, because there are bigger and better things in store for South Kinloch Park. OLIVE STREET TERRACE REALTY COMPANY. Secure a nice, warm, furnished room for the winter. Consult the Advertising columns in the Argus. FREE BURNING SCHOOL The cooking and sewing classes of the Bannaker Evening School, Locus and Ewing Aven., offer splendid opportunities to women and young girls wishing instructions in those branches. The school is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Everything is free. use Her-Ten-a Youselfal Brown Milk Powder and Vanillating Cream. Print No. Made only by Evalyn Herton Mfg. On. 4188 W. Balls Place; St. Louis, Ma. Liberal terms to agents. Address all Communication to ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year Six Months Three Months Single copy. One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....5.00 Single copy.....65 Advertising Rates Purchased on Request Retired as second-class matter April 4, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the part of March 4, 1912. MEMBER NATIONAL BORO PROGS ASSOCIATION THE MAYOR WHO As the primary election drawest interest to the people is centre are in the race for Mayor, because Louis realize that the office of Mayor it has not always been so, but Charter makes it so. We therefore office; a man with progressive ideals has been the record of the present. He has given to St. Louis in the institution, which has set in motion really forcing ST. LOUIS TO THE The least informed know thatises to the people and that alone, why he should receive the sup primary. He has done more for processors, and when he is re-elected safe in saying that he will do ever. There is no doubt that the Mayor Kiel, because he has been spoken in their defense, whenever American citizens have been three own words given to the public on say now, as I have already said or opposed to the enactment of a law of the colored people. If such a such a move ever reaches my veto to it. If the segregation campaign issue for or against its the stump and make speeches open to defeat it." This clearly shows his broad justice. Any man who has the bain in a city like St. Louis, when deserves to be re-elected and is said the office of Mayor. KIEL HAS THE MAYOR WHO HAS MADE GOOD. As the primary election draws near, the question of the greatest interest to the people is centered around the candidates who are in the race for Mayor, because all classes of the people of St. Louis realize that the office of Mayor of this city, is a BIG one. It has not always been so, but the adoption of the new City Charter makes it so. We therefore need a Big man to fill this office; a man with progressive ideas for a progressive city, and such has been the record of the present Mayor, Hon. Henry W. Kiel. He has given to St. Louis in the past four years a business administration, which has set in motion the wheels of progress, that are really forcing ST. LOUIS TO THE FRONT. The least informed know that the Mayor has kept his promises to the people and that alone, in itself, is the strongest reason why he should receive the support of all classes at the coming primary. He has done more for the Negro than any of his predecessors, and when he is re-elected at the election in April, we feel safe in saying that he will do even more. There is no doubt that the Negroes generally will support Mayor Kiel, because he has been their friend. He has been outspoken in their defense, whenever and wherever their rights as American citizens have been threatened or assailed. Quoting his own words given to the public on one occasion, he said: "I wish to say now, as I have already said on several occasions; that I am opposed to the enactment of a law providing for the segregation of the colored people. If such a measure designed to carry out such a move ever reaches my office, I will promptly attach my veto to it. If the segregation question ever reaches the stage of a campaign issue for or against its adoption, I pledge myself to take the stump and make speeches opposing it, if it becomes necessary, to defeat it." This clearly shows his broad vision on questions of right and justice. Any man who has the back bone to take such a position in a city like St. Louis, when expecting to succeed himself, deserves to be re-elected and is safe to trust four more years in the office of Mayor. KIEL HAS MADE GOOD. Affidavits On Election Frauds The Argus will continue to publish, as space permits, alldavits on frauds perpetrated by the Democrats in the national and state elections last November. Sworn statements prove that Negro voters were illegally challenged, arrested and driven from the polls to insure a Democratic victory. State of Missouri.) I, Sam-Williams, being duly sworn upon my oath, state that I am forty-seven years of age and that I reside at 2648 Lucas avenue. I have lived in St. Louis 6 years and have lived in the third precinct of the Seventeenth Ward for 5 months. I am a qualified, and registered voter. I voted in St. Louis at the primary election. On election day, November 7th, 1916, I went to the polling place at 2645 Washington avenue about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. I gave, my name and address, asked for a ballot and demanded to vote. I was given a bunch of ballots. I prepared my ballot, which was Republican, and returned it to the judge. My number was 211. It was put in the box. I was told by the Democratic judge to step around to the side. No one challenged my vote. As I did this a Colored man sitting at the east end of the table said to me, "when you go to Court, come back and let us know, whether your vote passed." I then thought that something was wrong. I stood there a few minutes and one of the judges again told me, to come back after I had been to the Court. I did not hear any one tell the officer to arrest me. When a man by the name of Jessie Brown came out, he also was told to stand aside. I have never been convicted or arrested in my life. I have never served a term in jail, workhouse, or the penitentiary or even been in court. The patrol wagon came and the officer said "come on boys, let's go." I do not know the officer's name. The officer and a sergeant accompanied us to the police station at Jefferson and Dayton. I was detained about 20 minutes there. I was locked up in a cell. When I arrived at the station the dek officer took my name and address and asked the patrolman who was with me, "who ordered this man's arrest." The --- --- TION RATES $1.50 1.00 .60 .00 HAS MADE GOOD. At news near, the question of the greaterered around the candidates who are all classes of the people of St. Mary of this city, is a BIG one. At the adoption of the new City more need a Big man to fill this as for a progressive city, and such at Mayor, Hon. Henry W. Kiel. Past four years a business admin- ting the wheels of progress, that are BE FRONT. At the Mayor has kept his promin itself, is the strongest reason report of all classes at the coming of the Negro than any of his predeed at the election in April, we feel in more. Negroes generally will support their friend. He has been out- r and wherever their rights as attained or assailed. Quoting his one occasion, he said: "I wish to on several occasions; that I am law providing for the segregation measure designed to carry out office, I will promptly attach myession ever reaches the stage of a adoption. I pledge myself to take posing it, if it becomes necessary. Division on questions of right and back bone to take such a position expecting to succeed himself, safe to trust four more years in HAS MADE GOOD. officer said the Democratic judge. The desk officer asked what I was charged with and the patrolman said "petty larceny and disturbing the peace." I did not hear of this charge at the polling place. I was released on bond. I appeared in the Court of Criminal Correction on Saturday and was discharged. (Signed) Sam Williams. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 8th day of November, 1916. (Signed) Homer G. Phillips. Notary Public. My commission expires March 2, 1917. Notes On Racial Progress TUSKEGEE. Following the announcement last fall that the National Negro Business League had invited Local Leagues to hold Trade Boosting and Advertising Campaigns, a number of cities, including Savannah and Macon, Ga.; Dallas and Waxahachie, Tex.; and Fort Smith, Ark., undertook to conduct such campaigns. Similar campaigns have been held in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Ga., and Nashville, Tenn. VIRGINIA. Roanoke, Va., is stated to have one of the best equipped and most beautiful Negro theaters in the South. It is called the Hampton Theater, in honor of the Hampton Institute. Mr. Tiffany Toliver is president of the controlling company, which is composed of successful Colored business and professional men. NORTH CAROLINA The Payetteville Coffin and Casket Company of Payetteville, N. C. is capitalized for $50,000, a large part of which has already been paid in. This corporation is composed of successful Colored undertakers of North Carolina. BOSTON. William H. Bright, a member of the Boston Negro Business League, has recently opened a hardware and kitchen furnishing store at 439½ Trumont St. Boston, Mass. Mr. Bright's wares consist, among other things, of window shades, gas burners, mantels, chimneys, tin, enameled, brass and glass ware and crockery. This is a unique business enterprise, being the first and only one of its kind, it is said, conducted anywhere in New England by a Colored man. --- BEN DE LAUREN ABRAMS MR. AND MRS. DILL D MRS. DILLARD R. EST ```markdown ``` MR. AND MRS. DILLARD R. ESTELL, Jr. Mrs. M. B. McCauley, widow of the late Nelson McCauley, of St. Louis, Mo., was married at Zion Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio, February 20, to Mr. Dillard Estell, Jr., who up until the last year was a very prosperous business man of Indianapolis, Ind. He is highly respected by a him. Mrs. Estell is very both club and church now organist for one of churches of Dayton. Rev. son, officiated. The coup home to their friends at 2 St., Dayton, Ohio. In Memoriam CHAS. H. Who Februar In Memory of CHAS. H. BROOKS Who Died February 16, 1016 In Memory of CHAS. H. BROOKS Who Died February 16, 1016 THE NEW YORKER THE LATE CHAS. H. BROOKS DEATHS OF THE WEEK We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our late bereavement in the loss of our dear wife and mother, Mattie Pike Mayo. Also the Reva. Stevens, Parker and Smith. Employees of the C. B. Q. and Eureka Court and friends for the beautiful floral offerings—Chris Mayo, Albert Pikes, Kelen and Geo. Thomas --- CARD OF THANKSGIVING LARD R. ESTELL, Jr. is highly respected by all who know him. Mrs. Estell is very prominent in both club and church work. She is now organist for one of the best churehes of Dayton. Rev. E. E. Thompson, officiated. The couple will be at home to their friends at 266 Hawthorne St., Dayton, Ohio. memory of M. BROOKS Died January 16, 2016 CARD OF THANKS IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Ruben Douglas, who departed this life February 22, 1916. "A precious one from us has gone A voice we love is still A place is vacant in our hearts Which never can be filled." Sadly missed by wife and children. IN MEMORIAM CARD OF THANKS A sad memory, but a bright reflection of our dear mother, who departed this life two years ago, February 26. 'Dear mother, since you left us two long years have passed, But your sweet memory with us still lasts: Your mortal frame will decay like grass, But your soul forever enjoy a repast. Sadly missed by daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Nabora LODGE OF SORROW Memorial service in honor of past Grand Master, M. O. Riekett, will be held at Masonic Hall, 3619 Easton Avenue Sunday afternoon, February 25, 1917, at 2:30 p. m. The public is invited. All. Master Masons are hereby requested to be present by order of D. D. G. M., J. L. Henderson. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. M. B. Tule wishes to thank the Beacon Class of Antioch Baptist Church, who surprised her with a silver shower at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Perry. Thursday night, February 15. The donations were as follows: Mrs. Mary White, $1; Mrs. Lula Bradford, $1; Mrs. Pannie Cole, $1; Mrs. Alice Floyd, $1; Sister Taggart, $1; Mrs. T. McClane, 50 cents; Mrs. N. Carter, 35 cents; Mrs. E. M. Bell, and also the following gave 25 cents: Meedames L. Irvin, A. Hawkins, Bettie Higge, Alice Lindern, E. Phipps, A. Cannon C. Miller, C. Terry, D. Taylor, O. Bobhine, E. Benson, F. Alexander, five cents, A. McCanney, 35 cents; Lucy Kurtch, 10 cents; J. Clark, 10 cents; Mrs. E. Allan, 25 cents and two pairs of base, material for skirt. A friend 35 cents and material for skirt. --- PROF. HUGHES WILL, SPEAK. Prof. J. W. Hughes, principal of Lincoln High School, East St. Louis, will talk on "Civics Life" at the open meeting of the Ellesbordeville Civic League, Sunday, Feb. 23th, at 4 p.m. sharp at St. James Church, Pendleton and St. Ferdinand avenue. The music for the occasion will be furnished by Principal John W. Evans, of the Garnett School. Admission free. SALE FOR STORAGE CHARGES. To Mrs. M. A. Bell, lot No. 772; Carl Duisdicker, lot No. 1656; Geo. Holbrooks, lot No. 1572; Amanda Jones, lot No. 1417; Walter Johnson, lot No. 1369; Oscar Klages, lot No. 1316; Edw. Murphy, lot No. 1643; Pauline Milton, lot No. 1469; J. P. Mullen, lot No. 1958; Mrs. W. E. Nevels, lot No. 1637; Martin Ransom, lot No. 1211; E. M. Shelly, lot No. 1608; Lillie Smith, lot No. 1999; Lillie Smith, lot No. 1580; F. H. Shilders, lot No. 1347; E. G. Wilsey, lot No. 1317; Lewis Young, lot No. 1540; you and each of you are hereby notified and required to pay arrears or amounts due from you severally, for storage and charges of goods deposited by you in your names, respectively, in our warerooms, 3218-30 Olive St., in the City of St. Louis, Mo., and that such payments be made before Saturday, March 17, 1917, and notice is hereby given in case of your neglect, or default, to make such payments, the goods will be sold to pay such charges, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 3218-30 Olive St., in the City of St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, March 17, 1917, at 10:00 a.m. Prosser's Furniture & Storage Co. St. Louis, Mo. February 23, 1917 LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH On last Sunday we enjoyed good services all day, having closed a successful revival. There were five candidates who were baptized at 3:30 p.m. at South Galilee Baptist Church. The Sunday school is growing rapidly. The interest of all members and friends is now centered on a new church, or a remodeled building to suit our purpose. The funeral of one of the oldest members of the church was conducted by the pastor last Tuesday. Mrs. Laura Shedric died February 17. The pastor, Rev. Dunavant, has been confined to his bed for a few days. PASTOR REMEMBERED Rev. James D. Miller, pastor of Redemption of Souls Spiritual Church, and wife entertained several members of the church, who came as a pound party. The party loaded the dining room table with many good things to eat as follows: Mrs. Lizzie Gleghorn, 25 cents; Mr. S. Talbert, a can of pork and beans; Mrs. B. Wilson, can of corn; Mrs. C. Garrett, can of hominy; Mrs. J. Green, package of coffee; Mrs. L. Paine, can of peas; Mr. A. Nash, package of white beans; Mrs. C. Phillips, can of peaches; Miss A. Voorhee, 2 cans of corn; Mr. Henry Green, pound of butter; Mrs. H. Hatch, package of dried peaches; Rev. Marta Newsome and Rev. Geo. Russell, package of sugar and preserves; Mrs. W. W. Fisher, box of pan cake flour; Mr. E. Brooks, package of sausage; Mrs. L. Carter, package of sugar and box of bullions herringlets; Mrs. N. Nash, package of rice. GIRLS, BE INDEPENDENT Girls, ladies, be independent and self-supporting. Earn $3 to $5 a day or evening at home in your spare time. Learn the Modern Art of Beauty Culture. Learn Artistic Hairdressing. Manicuring, Shampooing, Face Massage, Scalp Treatment. How to weave and manufacture hair. How to make Switches, Cornet Braids, Pompadours, Puffs, Front Pieces, Pin Frizzers, Transformations, Bangs, etc. Straightening, Bleaching, Marcel Wave, Singing, Dycing, etc. How to be a lady's maid. Mme. DeCarroll, an old experienced and well known hairdresser and Beauty Culturist, will teach you the French and American Art of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture in her Blue Book. The lessons are plain and simple. This is an opportunity for every ambitious girl to learn an honorable and dignified profession and start on the road to success. Every woman should, have a copy. For a limited time the price of this book has been reduced to $2. Send your order to the Ideal Company, Box 70, Station G., New York City. WOMEN, READ THESE GLAD TIDINGS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THIS ONE OF THE GREATEST NEWPAPERS. You, your sister, or probably your mother are alliling and have suffered the untold tortures of agony and have tried every known remedy with no result. You probably are suffering from backache, bearing down sensations, nervousness, tired feeling, inability to stand or walk for any length of time, pains, soreness in the abdomen, or other ailments, such as leucorrhea (whites), gonorrhea, itching, ulcerations, catarral, seminal and mucous discharges. These ailments often appear as a discharge and is usually one of the first signs of a diseased condition of the vagina. Sometimes it is very irritating and produces soreness, and even inflammation of the parts with which it comes in contact. It often causes a disagreeable itching. Do not dope your system with internal remedies. Get Milne's Asptep Kones. They are highly recommended for all non-surgical cases of weakness and disorders peculiar to women. Milne's Aspepto Kones are sold and recommended by all leading drugstores. If he will not supply you they will be sent direct upon receipt of price. Trial size, Ten Aspepto Kones, 50c. Regular size, twenty-four Aspepto Kones, $1.00. MILNE HYGIENIC LABORATORY 310 West New York St. Indianapolis, Ind. PIANO LESSON Miss Gladys Mao Bradshaw has opened a class for music scholars in her home, 4433 St. Perdinand: Lessons 25 cents. Use of piano free to those who have not one in their home. In connection with the spiritual service on Friday evening, February 28, 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. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus. 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. You are cordially invited to attend the A. C. E. at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. S. B. Woodfolk, President; Rev. A. R. Dobbins, Pastor. "Cause And Effect" Drama The most spectacular event of the season will be given at Union Memorial Church, Friday evening, March 9, under the auspices of Team No. 10, of which Mr. John Bracy is the captain. This team is one of the many teams working to clear the church of all indebtedness. Mr. Bracy is offering a beautiful wrist-watch to the one selling the highest amount of tickets over twenty dollars ($20.00). The affair will be under the personal direction of Mrs. Grace Key Carlton, who is well known for her excellent work and success in handling such affairs, and you may look forward to being well entertained. The play, was written by Mrs. Carlton, the name of which is, "Cause and Effect." The playlet deals with the nations engaged in the present war, with music especially arranged for the play. Admission, 10 cents. Advertise in the Argus and get results. BUILDING PROSPERITY The First Step Necessary Is to Settle Book Accounts. County Ought to Make Good Showing During Pay-Up Week—No Bill Should Remain Unpaid After This Period. Seven state associations of retail dealers in different lines of trade, representing about one-half of the total number of responsible merchants, are advising their members to prepare to follow the definite recommendations of the federal trade commission for successful and economical merchandising, and then to concentrate their efforts on endeavoring to increase the prosperity of those who trade with them. As the public is interested in having the best service from the retail distributors, the public is invited to help start the movement. The bankers were the first consulted and have offered to do their part. The women's clubs, civic organizations and farmers' associations are going to help, too. As a first step the local dealers settle up their outstanding local accounts with each other and at the same time with everyone else in town and the adjoining country, including what they owe to farmers, the lawyer, the doctor, the newspaper, contractors, mechanics, etc. In other words, if the merchants are to begin with a clean balance sheet at a given date they will have to start passing the money along to reach everyone they owe on open accounts and at the same time request others to pay them, so that all book accounts can be wiped out—everything settled up as far out as local trade reaches, either with cash or with notes. The fact that all the neighboring towns and trading places in the county and surrounding counties will be doing the same thing simplifies the matter, as book accounts which reach back and forth for some distance into the country can be settled by the exchange of checks or notes which are good at the bank. LOST—A sunburst, at Pythian Hall, Monday night at Twelve Knight Ball. Return to 4035. West Belle. Lindell 6237-W. Mrs. Frankie Starkes has moved from 2310 Walnut to 2608 Lawton and would be pleased to have her many friends call. Mme. Calhoun, hair specialist, 2927 Lawton, is offering special inducements to all new patrons. Phone, Bomont 1693-R. Mr. C. H. Lightfoot of 3125 Caroline street, left Feb. 18th, on a business trip to New Orleans. While there he will visit the Carnival. Mrs. S. H. Martin of 4298B Lucky street will entertain on the afternoon of the 28th from 3 to 6 in honor of Mrs. Cassella of Denver, Colo. Miss Lola Brown left Sunday night for Fulton, Mo., to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Ruth Alexander of St. Joseph, Mo. A Golden Thought! A Wonderful Picture! Faulce Hill, the child with the wonderful memory at St. James A. M. E. Church, Feb. 26th. LOST—A watch bracelet, case. No 2503383, at Central Baptist Church or between Ewing and 3200 Lawton, Sunday night. Return and receive reward 3231A Lawton. Phone Bomont 2365-R. Miss Ivery Black, a student of Lincoln Institute for the past two years and a half was called to her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to teach the remaining part of the year in the first grade. Mrs. W. M. Morton and Mrs. Charles Bush, 3008 Market, were at home to friends Thursday afternoon, Feb. 15th, from 3 to 5 with a valentine legend. Covers were laid for six. Decorations were cupids and hearts. Mrs. B. Dupree and son Owens of 4319 Labadie left Wednesday for Hot Springs, Ark., where young Dupree will receive medical treatment for six or eight weeks. We hope him a speedy recovery. Mrs. J. Morgan of 1527 Webster avenue entertained several invited guests in honor of her birthday, Sunday, Feb 18th, with a four-course dinner. The guests were unable to count the candies in her birthday cake. A solo by Miss Bertha Jones was enjoyed by all. Miss Muriel Pendleton of West Belle place proved to be a very charming hostess at a masquerade party given at her residence, Friday evening, Feb. 16. The costumes of her 56 guests made a very beautiful scene, as they glided to the strains of music rendered by Miss Lottie Simma. Promptly at 11 o'clock the guests unmasked and a very delicious menu was served by the mother of the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Jessie Ward. Mrs. Y. H. Clemmons entertained a host of friends in honor of Mr. Clemmons' birthday Wednesday evening at her home, 4295 Cote Brilliantes. The evening was happily spent playing whist and bridge, after which at 12 o'clock the guests were led to the beautifully decorated dining room where they were served a three-course menu. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. H. Gant, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. David Whitted, Misses Willie Wellington, Maggie Stroud, Blanche Glenn, Olga Robinson, Messra. Otis Jones, T. P. Ross, Ewing, and H. Johnson. Married Ladies' Needle Club met Friday, Feb. 16, at the residence of Mrs. Russell, 3092 Cook, with 14 members present. After business hour, Mrs. Davis, the visiting guest, was introduced and favored us with some very encouraging remarks. Mrs. Mand Kelley the president, was with us after an absence of several meetings. She also gave an interesting talk, after which the hosts served a delicious mean. The next meeting will be the first Friday in March at the residence of Mrs. Ethel Kirby, 2402A Fendleton. Mrs. Lena Gamble, president; Mrs. Marle Curtis, secretary; Mrs. Effie Dush, reporter. Mr. and Mra. J. Walter Myers will leave Tuesday, Feb. 27, for Kansas City, Mo., where Myers will attend the Superintendent's Department of the National Educational Association. The funeral of Miss Hester Roach, who died Sunday morning at her home, 4015 Finney Ave., was held at the Central Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. K. Parker, on account of the illness of Pastor Stevens. Miss Mary Hell, of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mrs. Purdue of Clarksville, Tenn., who were summoned here, owing to the illness and death of Miss Hester Roach, 4015 Finney, will remain in the city a short while. Mr. Ewing Jewel, 4340 Garfield, who was run down by an automobile at Grand and Henrietta Ave., died Thursday, February 22, after an illness of three weeks' suffering from the injuries. He will be buried Saturday, February 24, at 1 o'clock, from the Central Baptist Church. The Melrose Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Pinkney, 4207A Papin, Feb. 16th, with 18 members present. Visitors—Mrs. G. Williams, Mrs. P. Carter, Mrs. Irby, Mrs. S. Pilliaman, Mrs. Buccner and Mrs. Watson. We received Mrs. C. D. Murphy as a new member in the club. Rev. E. J. Dauton made a very interesting talk on "Preparedness for the Negroes from the South" The rest of the afternoon was spent in crocheting, after which the hostes served a delicious luncheon which everyone enjoyed. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Marie Birkans, 4304 Garfield. Mrs. Bell Duvall, president; Mrs. Ora Jones, secretary; Mrs. Elvira Jackson, reporter. The Miscellaneous Club met last Friday afternoon, February 16, 1917, at the residence of Mrs. S. Velar. After spending their usual work hour in discussions of the important topics of the day, the hostess served them to a most delightful luncheon, in colors appropriate to the celebration of Washington's birthday—red, white and blue. All expressed themselves as, having spent a pleasant evening. On hearing the sad intelligence of the death of the brother of the president, Mrs. Tyler, the entire membership extended to her their heart-felt sympathy in this, her sad hour of bereavement. "Latin Literature" was the general subject of discussion at the meeting of the Booklover last Saturday at the home of Mrs. H. L. Phillips, 3430 Alberta street. A most interesting lecture on the subject was given by Mr. Sawyer of Sumner High School. An excellent paper on Virgil's "Aeneid," prepared by Mr. Pinkett, was read by Mrs. Pinkett. A fine review of current topics taken from the Literary Digest was given by Mrn. Huffman. The guests were: Mrs. Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer, Miss Pulliam. New members of the class are: Miss Bernice Wheeler, Annie Russell, Miriam Curtie, Mendazes Nellie Ages and Bertha Staford. The auditorium was profusely decorated in the club colors of purple and white, so arranged in streamers to form diamonds, each of which was embellished with a small heart. This arrangement formed the field for a massive heart in the center. It was a very brilliant setting indeed for the beautiful gowns worn by the ladies. Each costume hold a handsome corsage bouquet and an entrancing scene was presented when in harmony with sweet music, stately gentlemen, correctly attired seemed to glide in a dream of nature's own flower garden. It was a perfect night, but the members of club had provided for comfort and exclusiveness and a canopy from curb to entrance protected the fashionably attired guests. BELL LODGE No. 1457 G. U. O. OF O. P. ORLEANERATES. Ezell Lodge No. 1457 G. U. O. of O. F. with a number of their friends, assembled in their hall, 2923 Morgan street to celebrate the 46th anniversary. A well arranged program was rendered. In it a review of the growth and progress of the lodge was given. The program was rendered as follows: Opening ode, "Blest Be the Tie;" invocation, S. P. Johnson; address, Sam Hutcherson; address, Jeff Porter. At the close of the program an elaborate spread was arranged and all partook of the delicacies prepared, and at an appropriate hour all retired to their homes, having spent a pleasant evening. J. M. Tucker, N. G.; G. W. Bell, V. G.; S. P. Johnson, E. S.; R. O. Person, P. S. DRESS MAKING AND HOME MILLINERY. Hats made to match any costume, also blocked. Any design copied. Shapes for sale, trimmed free. Prices reasonable. Mrs. Wm. Macklin, 4271 St. Ferdinand. 4280 Lexington. Rev. E. J. Dodson Sunday, the 18th, was a great day with the good people of the above named church. Presiding Elder S. D. Davis came to hold the third Quarterly Conference and to proach soul-stirring sermons. Both were above expectations, as was evidenced in winding up. Certain requests had been asked of the members, to which they responded freely and in the best of spirit. A spiritual high-tide came in the afternoon services when all the pastors of the St. Louis District, together with Bishop L. W. Kyles, of the Seventh Episcopal District, also Rev. J. W. Martin, Educational Secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church, were seated on and around the rostrum. Rev. Frank Alstork, pastor of the St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, preached a great sermon. Souls were blessed and hearts were made glad. Bishop Kyles took charge of the communion services and after the many believers had partaken of the blessed emblems of Christ, there was a glorious shout and old-time handshaking. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Z. P. Harris prescheduled a very interesting sermon last Sunday morning and Rev. Cole Sunday night. Theme: "Peter's Surprise at Night." The reports on the rally were as follows: $255 for interest note, with a few additional subscribers; the note was paid in full, which was $260. Rev. S. J. Johnson, a noted pastor, of Mississippi, will preach all day next Sunday. All members and friends are especially urged to come early and hear a good sermon. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Seven Church Baptist Union met February 19, with the El Bethel Baptist Church, 638 Athlone Ave. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor. The meeting was opened by the president, Rev. J. W. Hall. A short prayer and praise service was held, after which the Scripture lesson was read by the vice-president, Rev. A. Dixon. Singing led by Rev. Z. P. Harris, prayer by Rev. Hall. After a few remarks by the president, Rev. Mason, the speaker of the hour, was introduced and presided a good sermon from the fourth chapter of Paul, 27th verse. The text was wonderfully developed. We extend you an invitation to come out to the Union meetings and help us fight sin and wrong. We mean to take St. Louis for Christ. The next meeting will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan, Rev. A. Dixon, pastor. Come and have a glorious time with us. Scripture lesson, Rev. Z. P. Harris; prayer, Rev. Overson; singing, Rev. Ellington; singing, sermon by Rev. G. W. Clemmons. Miss Louise Abbott, late head nurse of the Kansas City, Mo., Colored Hospital, will lecture to women only during the week-day maxima of "The Unborn" at the Booker Washington Theater, beginning Monday, Feb. 26. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Astrapp celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary February 15th at their residence, 3422A Leclade. Many beautiful presents were received by the couple and best wishes that they may have many more years of happy wedded life. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess to the invited guests, who were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Clithersel, Mrs. B. Clithersel of Jacksonville, Pl.; Mr. and Mrs. McJones, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jone, Mr. and Mrs. B. J bidley, Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. L'illian Jaques and son, Mrs. J. Herriod, Mr. and Mrs. Finney, Mr. and Mrs. Rynolds, Mrs. E. Arbuckle, Mrs. A. Dennie Mrs. R. Dennie, Mrs. D. Shelton, Mrs. B. Tucker, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. E. A. Smith; Misses Laura Watters, L. Johnson, A. Scott and Inez Kent; Messrs. Ewing, Williams, A. Taylor, R. Johnson, Paris Arbuckle, R. Jackes and W. Jones Caterers. At a wee wee hour the guests departed, expressing themselves as having spent a delightful evening. On last Wednesday evening a number of friends gathered at 2828 Walnut Street, to witness the marriage of Mr. Chas, Phelps and Miss Samuel Grief, but to their very great surprise, when the couple appeared upon the scene it was then made known that the cree-mony had been performed a few hours earlier, Miss Samuel Grief, of Martin, Tenn., arrived early Wednesday morning from Decatur, Ill. She was met at the station by Mr. Phelps. The happy couple, excluding themselves from their friends, did not stop until they had taken upon themselves that sacred vow, at which time they were pronounced husband and wife. The bride, who is very charming and beautiful, was the center of attraction. The young couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. Those present were: Misses Dovie Corbett, Grace Mae Scott, Ethel Singleton, Mesdames Shepard, Gardner and Ben Wiggins; Messrs. Dan Ray, Elmer E. Phelps, Charles Roach, Arthur L. Gardner, Walter Bowles, George Roach and Ben Wiggins. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps will reside at 2826 Walnut St. The women's missionary met Sunday, the 19th, at the North Galilee Baptist Church. Meeting was called to order by the president, Sister A. H. Hall. Our watchword is Faith and Prayer, and we mean to do a great work. Come out and be with us and bring an unsaved person with you as our object, is to save someone. Next meeting will be held with El Baptist Church, 5800 N. Broadway. Sister A. H. Hail, president; Sister B. Coker, secretary. TRAINING FOR SOCIAL WORKERS Through the efforts of Mrs. Carrie K. Bowles, Executive Secretary of the Mound City Social Settlement, a class of volunteer social workers has been organized and will be trained by the superintendent of the Provident Association, Miss Mary Pulliam, for social service work. The class meets on alternate Thursday evenings at the Provident Association building, 2221 Locut Street, for study and instruction and each member gives a certain part of each week for this organization. A class well trained should be the means of great improvements in the social condition of the race. The first regular meeting was held February 15, with an attendance of eighteen. Chapter one of "Warner's American Charities" was reviewed by the class. The charity organizations of New York, Boston and St. Louis were compared by Miss Virginia Smith, and a history of "The St. Louis Provident Association" was given by the superintendent. Agents Wanted To Handle DERMATAS HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY For Particulars, address Mrs. F. W. Dumant 519 Walnut St. St. Louis, Mo $3.75 Up EXAMINATION FREE $3.75 Up For our guaranteed 22-k. reinforced Gold Crowns and Bridge work, includ- ing all treatments. $5 UP FIT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We also guarantee that the teeth will not be con- tinually breaking off. HOURS: 8 To 8:00 SUNDAY: 9 To 12:00 WE REPAIR BROKEN PLATES BRING OR MAIL THEM TO US The VAN-DOW DENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. FORMERLY WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. (Over Child's new Restaurant on Olive) Same Dentist Waits on You Every Time You Goal! STANLEY'S MARKET S. E. Cor. Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Aves. In addition to my Fish and Vegetable Market, I have opened another store 2424 N. Pendleton Ave. I carry a first class line of Fresh Meats, Dressed Poultry and Eggs. Fresh Fish, Oysters, Shrimps, Lobsters and Frog Legs. Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauliflower and Celery. Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Apples and Strawberries. In my Confectionery Department I have the very best Home Made Candies, Chocolates and all dainty goods. Phone orders delivered. FATHER DICKSON CEMETERY TO HAVE ALL THE MODERN IMPROVEMENTS: FREER TENT in rainy weather, lowering devices, Employees in uniform and, other latest equipment. 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. Many persons have purchased family burial lots and are having permanent improvements erected. All this adds to the beauty of the Cemetery. Free automobile service is at the disposal of any any one desiring to select a burial lot. Purchase how before the prices advance. AN APPRECIATION In appreciation of the many customers who have found that ReNu 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: Romote 1493. —) $1, Lous Negro Business _ DIRECTORY ~ RATES - ONG INSERTION ; ingss “and Pro- Business = Far \ ees Tine; minum 152. mai a Help We Situations Want- ee ont Rooms, Reams amd Hoard, 5¢ per line; mini- van 15, |” Display Ads 50c per inch agen Hates on tte Ads __ OULVET’s Dave aroma The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lerten Aves. Out rate prises. ‘This ‘ore ia often imftated, ‘bet seve . ae a BYO BARGADT Fer sale a beautiful let 0x190, with a lee three-room house, eellar, water is Rowse, gas, and good cistern water om the outside, twe porches om north and eoath sides. Graaiteid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,000, can be ‘peught fer $1,900 cash. ‘Onl! and im bat 453 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Me. Ask fer Daniel White. (618) FOR SALE: The owner says ‘sell.’ ‘This is the ‘best bargain on W. Bolle. “A, five. and six room single flat. Gas and cloctric fixtures. In first lass condition, Terms to’ suit. See J. E. Mitebell, 2341 Market. Phone, Bom. 1452, FOR RENT: Furnished room, secon, floor, Newly decorated with all mod ern convenjence, 4052 West Belle Bindell 28938. (2-23-4.) _FOR RENT.—Three. single rooms and bath, furnished; clectrie lights and tolephone free. Forest S895M. - MEN. WANTED WANTED.—25 building wreckers Bteady.. employment. Good wages Cohgn-8wartr Rail and Steel Co., 2% Braneh Bt. WANTED—Mon for sewer work, steady job, twa years’ work.’ Apply at the Gilt Edge News Co, 2303 Mar ket street. - 2 ——, FOR RENT: Three neatly furnisbod rooms, for couple or gentlemen. 3413 Lawton. Phone, Lindell 2583. 5 (4-22). FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room, hot and cold water, furiacs heat, electric lights, for gentleman, 4174 Weat Balle. 15-17 * FOR RENT—Neatly furnished tooms, modern convenience, Second and third floor front. Mrs. Eblen, 3111 Lucas Ave., Bomont 2702. 1-85-17. FOR RENT: Fprnished and unfor. “pished-podme, third .floor front and back. Cheap, 2727 Lawton. (42-2). WANTED.—Offce girl te. work in store, Write Box 2, Argus offices, 2341 Market St. : MEN WANTED: Colored men 21 to 35 years of age, wishing positions as ‘sleeping car porters or train porters en Missouri ronds, write for applies ties blank and information. No -ex perieaee necessary, INTER-RAILWAY, DEPT. 110 Indianapolis, Ind. PARTNER WANTED.—West + Dasiness partner with cast of $300, to go cnehalt. Interested trock farm. ing, poulty and hog-raising, with stand at 2934 Laclede, Farm at Barnhart, Mo., 20 miles frem St. Louis, R. 8. ‘Hamiltoa.” FOR RENT: Four rooms and baths second floor. 4025 West Belle. Call in the evenings or Sunday. Lindell 1s32W. (£22). FOR RENT: One or two rooms, fur- nished or unfurnished, 4263 Lucky Street. oe RR. YOR RENT: Family of two have neatly furnished rooms for couple or gentlemen. 4231 Wost Belle. Phone, ‘Lindel 1864W.- FOR BENT: Micely furnished room, with moderé convenience. Phone, For- - " San. Bete. cases) see YOR RENT: Mice. fursished room, first floor front. 2597 "Lawton. Lin- dal HW. ~@aeEy —<—$_- FOR RENT: Nestly fursished room, ‘third floor back, gentleman preferred. ‘Modern céuvenizace. 2903 Laclede. ‘Bomest 179th. (2434) - A. BENJ._ DAVIS Tuner; Repairer and: Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work ‘Guaranteed. Headquarters ¥. M.C, A. Buthdiag, 102 Lawton Ave. * St. Louis, CHAS. 8. PEREINS, Sign Painter and [aterlar \ Decorate First-Class Werk. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue, . NOW ARE YOUR EVES? You cannot afford to neglect you eyes. If they bother you, have them rented Eee, Glasses fitted from $1.00 iy Fifteen years’ experience. DR. WILLIAM: KNIGHT, 2585 Market Bt: cae apes ige ee ELECTRICIAN .° 4 Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor, We will wire your ol or new house and furnish you fix tures aad give you six moathe te om year to pay for it. Fans rented, sold and repaired. “The rose is red, The violets art bine, I need your work And othere do too” Call or write me, 231), Morgan Beamont §70R. Chap H-Sakth Real gold.flled syegiasses tor caly one dollar. ‘Méney bask if you want it, Bale Monday and Tuesday at Harry G. Dougias, Pressription Brag- gist Quality and Service Store, 2400 North: Pendleton Avenue, We setuslly sell you the genuine gold-filled” eyeglasses cr spestaele frames, guaranteed te samy 110th 1% karat gold filled, and to wear fot ten years, Similar glasses cleswhere, cr) up. With these frames is a pair of ou genuine periscopie erystal lenses, fitted free by our expert optician, who has Aad years of experiences in con glasses. For énly one dollar. Tenses extra. $3.50 rimlem glasses $2.25; 95.00 bifoeals, two pairs in one for $3.00. “Similar glasses cleewhere $4.00 and 96.00. PIPE FITTER S"Specisog’ “AN Kinde of Sic ee Repaired. Call 2. E. M. -Paschall 4314-a Lucky St. Louis, Ma. xT ww B t *2 gf) E . And REPAIR SHOP MOSS LAMPEING, Prop MARKET bTRGET. . CLINK : worms : WANTED.—@5 men to load and un- load vara: Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail aad Steel Co, 23 Braneh St. FOR RENT: Neatly Furnished rooms front and back with all conveniences 28 Pine St Electric free cold water. Phoge Lindell 2225R. 4168 ‘W: Belle. near —_—_————— \ +o BELL |. ne Dr. Booker T. Washington Memarial Clocks and Plaques Endorsed by Executive Committee “ Hational Negro Business League. . eg Reve Ee he 2 . re ao : Soc eet x 3 es EP es rere Pe} Aya wars ral reson A Lim a a pee acorn ace Seer cee eee ey in, SP SE ee PUP ee ae pales Se fins Dress cn sac othe see aed ipuenhtd aes anne Newvolat to tbe tee Bt IGSSPa'f PaSutsguon:Iecrvetnren Derpones | tise Memorial to the Greatest Man our race bas produced. it ino Splendid Time Pisse. It is a Boautifel. Oraament. ‘This clock will’ be seat 10. negeipt of the pele. G! 50° ‘send on Giclee oi pce peer y pent ok Spgs Address: WAdHIRETON CLOCK CO. ) SEH2.8. Stale SL, Chicage, WL | ana Saas "ave Fou tema [Mention this paper when you write.) . ‘NEW PENSION Laws : The New Pension Law takes'in «id: own and Colored sckilers as well as others, Write us for copy of new law and know your rights. Send 20 cents Send to Fitegerald & Delp, Pension Ageney, Indianapolis,” Ind. J | ODD FRLLOWS' HALL, Odd Fellows’ Hall 2925 Morgan Stre@. Newly decorated lodge reoms: and, reception hall for reat ‘Special attention to private recep. tions, Rent very reasonable. See janitor or call the ‘secretary's office Phone, Delmar, 42991, : For Sale __ Best bargai in on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. «iW. Belle, See. | J.B. Mitchell, WONDERFUL Spirit. Medium: Uy kG Mos cs Sears a Se ee, Sfaieee Soke sg scents a Spe Sie 40 PLOTTERS ARRESTED IN. in LEGED.CONGPIRACY AGAINST * MENOCAL. < ALL OF THEM ARE POLICEMEN Rebel Leader Reported’ Slain in En. gagement—Ancther Province Joins “insurrection—Money to Pay for Arms. _ Havana, Fed. 16—Following ° re- ‘ports-of the discovery of an anti-gov- ernment plot in the Metropolitan po- Meg, forty officers, nine of them ser- geants, and numerous men of the ranks, were arrested yesterday. - There are-reports that a new con- splracy- against the life of -President Mi “was unearthed, but was frus- trapéa by the vigilance of the authori- . Agramonte, chief of police, ts jtaining the strictest secrecy for motives of public policy and has re- fased to confirm the report of'a new plot against the president's life. Gen, Gerardo ‘Machado, one of the rebel leaders, {s reported to have been Adlled at Banta Clara, but this report has not been verified, , Clash With. Fleeing Rebels. A clash occurred between govern: ment troops anj the fleeing rebel and under Gen.’Acosta, but the css- taltles were few. A strong force of government troops has arrived at Camaguey and ft 1s expected that the revolutionary feeling in that district will soon be ‘crushed out. Another, member of .the Liberal committee, Gen. Ernesto Asbert, has ‘been captured by government troops. ‘The Cuban gunboat Patria arrived from Santiago de Cuba with Lieut ‘Dias, ald to Gen. Fernandez, the rebel commander, on board, The leuten ant was immediately interviewed by President Menocal, but {f he impart ed any information it was not made ‘public, . The secretary of the treasury de clared_ that $300,000 is available- tc pay for arms,and.ammunition which ‘have.been shipped from the United Btates and that the conservative par ty is certain to be victorlous. Guantanamo Forces Join Revolt, ‘Bantiago, Cuba, Feb. 16.—The mili- tary governor informed 7 cen Griffith, American coniul that the military forces in Gtantanamo had {fined the revolutionary move- ment. He also said m similar situa tlon prevailed at Mayrai and Bare con. ‘The military governor. said that Palma .Soriano, where President Menocal's sugar mill is located, was atifl in the hands of the government RELIEF WORKERS.TO REMAIN Berlin Cancels Order Sendirig Ameri. ans From Zone—Same Footing ” ag ‘Heretofore, « London, Feb. 16—Representatives of the American Commission for Re- Hef in Belgium will’ not withdraw from the occupied portions of - Bel- sium and Northern “France, as pre- ‘viously had: been arrangéd, but will remain for the presént, -it now {s stated. s : |. The commission.récetved a dispatch frdm ite office in’ Rotterdam si that ‘at a meeting ir Brussels th¢ Ger- -man,.,uthorities announced all representatives ofthe commission might remain in Belgium and North- ern France on the same’ footing as : Present at this meeting were Ba- ron’ von Der Lanckea, ctril governor of Brussels; the American and Spén- ish ministers, representatives of the ‘Belgian relief commission and of the ‘Belgian national committee. NEGROES TO INVADE WORTH Main Body Will Ge to Chicago—will Come to Labor In Place af Allene. Chicago, Feb. 16—*Twenty thousand negroes are planging af invasion of the North to begin March 15, it’ was announced by leaders of. negro or- ganisations in Chicago. The mats stream of the influx will pour into Chicago, where preparations are un Ger way to receive them. ‘One of the leaders of the “immigra- tion” movement is Beauregard Mosely, a negro attorney tn Chicago, who declared that more than 20,000 negroes have come to Chicago from the South sinee the war began. “They have come as laborers,” he said, “and have taken the places of fhousands of aliens who have been called back to’ the trenches.” erento ~ “Qverignd Plant Offered U. 8. Teledo, O., Feb. 16.—Jebn N. Wil- ys, preaident of the Willys-Overland Astomobile Company, sent a tele gram to President Wilson. offering Bin the use of the “Willys-Overiand ‘company plants in case of war. —— ~ Miigleter Attends Datos, ee oe eae ‘Jota D. Hollister, Methodist rg seanpeer 7 Bardhaman ‘public and then ‘gave a sermon ‘om It, this town is all wrought up. - wMteteter Attendee Datos. quae wie as at seca Ath ANA. 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It is the. slo- ‘gan every true American citizen must square up to, It ts not true merely because he said it but President Wil- fon said ‘recently what is tremen- ously true: : ee eee out clearly for the next decade \it least, What we shall do afterghat depends ‘spon what we will to do, but for the ‘next ten years America must be in position to help other nations.” - ‘The first step in reaching that post- tion of service ts to do the plain duty we owe to each other—to pay our bills so all other men-can pay theirs, to square up all our sccounts’ with cash or discount paper, and declare a ‘few and popular emancipation of ev- ‘erybody from every floating obligation and unsecured debt, - |_A state-wide movement for Pay-Up |Week simply means that every citizen vill do his duty, his first duty to his fellow citizens. Simple fairness and |the spirit of-a square deal impels men Saco. hole exedioarn: toms bene able to use ‘own funds or the per- |sonal embarrassment of pressing thelr ‘nelghbors for a settlement of unpaid bills, Yor & settlement which lets them get from banks on discounts the money ‘which must be paid sooner or later, Make it a matter of personal honor, of loyalty to the community, of*state pride, to put our state away to the front among the states now at work ts popularizing a general movement passing prosperity-around to the last ‘man to whom money or fixed service 1 very loyal citizen, merchant, bak. er, farmer, manufacturer, professions! servant; clerical employee—all whe labor: ain Band oo: heals on A 2 making Pay-Up a memorable oc casion. ‘All can get the idea, talk the idea, boost the idea, promote the onl) true basis of real prosperity, and make the idea accoipplished fact. “Pll Pay My Bille So-You Gan Pa} Youre”. aA 00 ee ee Gl éx GE ih ¥¢ 4 +a 7 hy ; We Sal deb Gels. N f se ey foes we LE On GALLSTONES ge 2 BA © | pen = en a eee >t eat eony Sena Kean al i* DPENDICITIS By REV. JAMES M. GRAY, D.D. Dean of Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT—Upon one stone shall be seven eyes; behold I will engrave the graving the roof, saith the Lord of hosts; and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.—Zechariah 13. The mysterious stone here referred to symbolizes our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the "foundation" stone, the "tried" stone, the "precious corner stone," the "sure foundation." He is "the living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God and precious." PETER H. BURGESS "Upon one stone shall be seven eyes." Seven is the perfect number, and the meaning seems to be that towards our Lord Jesus Christ all eyes shall be turned. In him centers the interest of the whole universe. The eye of God is upon him, resting in joy and satisfaction. The eyes of the angels are upon him. They carolled his birth; they ministered to him in his life; they testified to his resurrection, and when he comes again into the world, they will be his worshipers. The eye of Satan is upon him, though the "prince of this world," as he is called, has nothing in him. The eyes of men are upon him. Since the earliest promise of the Redeemer in the garden of Eden, believing humanity has ever turned towards him as its only hope. The single design of the Gospel and of the ordinances of the House of God is to fix the eyes of all men upon this Living Stone, for "He that seeth the Son and believeth on him hath everlasting life." To engrave is to pierce and cut, and the figure speaks of the sufferings of our Redeemer, who became "a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief," and who "his own self bare our sina in his own body on the tree." To engrave is to embellish and beautify, and while the Son of God was ever infinite and perfect, yet from the human side it was possible for him to grow in favor with God and man. He himself called the hour of his passion that in which he was to be glorified. "Although his vision was more marred than any man, yet how is he the chief est among ten thousand, the one altogether lovely." The engraving was by the hand of God himself. No bungler held the chisel; no dummy directed the blows. "Though he had done no violence, neither was any deceit found in his mouth, 'yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him.' And he did this not because he had delight in the sufferings of innocence, but because it would result in the eternal redemption of his chosen people and demonstrate the meeting of justice and mercy in the person of his Son. "And I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day." The reference seems to be to the future restoration of Israel when her load of national guilt shall be taken away, and once more she shall enjoy peace and prosperity in her own land. But the application may be made more general and at the same time more personal. Preacher and the Miner. I once read of a preacher who went down into a coal mine during the noon hour to speak to the miners about Christ. After telling them the sweet and simple story, the time came for them to return to work and he must ascend the shaft and go out into the world again. Meeting the foreman he asked him what he thought of God's way of salvation, "Oh," replied the man, "it's toor cheap. I cannot believe in such a religion as that." Without an immediate answer to the remark, the preacher asked; "How do you get out of this place?" "Simply by getting into the cage," was the reply. "And does it take long to get to the top?" "Oh, no; only a few seconds." "Well, that is very easy and simple; but do you not need to help raise yourself?" "Of course not," replied the miner, "as I have said, you have only to get into the cage." "But how about the people who sunk the shaft, and perfected all this arrangement? Was there much labor or expense about it?" "Indeed, yes; that was a very labortious work. The shaft is 1,800 feet deep, and it was sunk at a great cost to the proprietors, but without it we would not be able to get to the surface." "Just so, replied the preacher "and when God's Word tells you that whosoever believeth in the Son of God hath everlasting life, you at once say 'Too cheap! too cheap!'—forgetting that God's work to bring you and others out of the pit of destruction and death was accomplished at a vast cost—even the sacrifice of his Son." Let me apply this illustration to my theme, and if some think that this removal of their iniquity in one day is "too cheap," let them remember the engraving upon the stone, and reflect that he whom it represents was "wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was, upon him, and with his stripes we are beaten." INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL (BY R. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course of Moody Bible Institute.) (Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) JESUS AT POOL OF BETHESDA. LESSON TEXT—John 5:1-15. GOLDEN—TEXT—it was Jesus which had made him whole—John 5:15. Following the events of last Sunday's lesson, Jesus went to Jerusalem to attend the feast (v. 1). He went up according to the requirements of the Jewish law (Ex. 34:23; see Gal. 4:4), but he was not satisfied with the conventional fulfilling of the duties for that occasion, nor was he occupied with social and commercial functions, but in "going about doing good." The feast was an occasion of joy and mirth on every hand, but in the midst of it is this great need so graphically pictured in this lesson. How true this is to our daily experience. Teachers should appeal to the imagination of their scholars and describe as vividly as possible this pool. Let them depict a room, on the floor of which is a pool; in one corner of the room a stairway leading up to the ceiling; surrounding the room, at the top of the wall a broad walk; on the wall, looking down toward the floor and the pool is "a multitude of them that were blind, halt and withered." These were the wretched ones who sought the pool, and evidently Jesus sought the most wretched of this company. 1. Jesus went where there was need (v. 6). In the midst of this company Jesus "saw" this man lie. He had been there often (v. 7), and his case seemed to be beyond all hope, but there is nothing too hard for God (Gen. 18:14; Jer. 32:17). 2. Jesus throws the responsibility upon the man (v. 6). Jesus had eyes not only to see need, but he also saw God's and his own personal power to relieve the need. The question is, what do we see as we journey through life? iii. Jesus was moved with compassion (Matt. 14:14). He always has that feeling when he looks upon suffering and the misfortunes of men (Heb. 13:8; 4:15-16; Isa. 63:9). Jesus does not do for the man what the man can do for himself; so he makes his first appeal to the man's desire and, through his desire, to the man's will. "Wilt thou be made whole?" The fact that he has been a long time in his predicament, or the fact that a sinner has been a long time in an evil state is no reason for supposing that Jesus will not take interest in him or that he cannot save and help and heal him (Matt. 9:21; Luke 8:43; Acts 8:2). His question throws the whole matter upon the will of the man. Jesus is willing and able; the only question is, are we willing? IV. Jesus commande the impossible. The man thought the only way he could be made whole was through the efficiency of the waters in this pool, but Jesus, by speaking a word, had the power that would heal him (Pa. 107:20); so today it is the power of the word of Christ that can save all who believe on him (Rom. 1:16). All we have to do to live is to hear and believe (John 5:24). With the command of Christ, "Rise, take up thy bed," was enabling power. The cure was not only complete, but it was instantaneous (Acts 3:7:8). V. He worked complete cure. He was made whole even according to the question which Jesus had asked at the outset. The man at once began to use this Christ-given strength by taking up his bed, and doing exactly as he was commanded (II Tim. 8:12). Jesus likes these hard cases, those of "long standing" (v. 5). He also likes those that are the results of sin, for that was his work in the world (v. 14; Matt. 1:21). VI. Opposition and danger (vv. 10-15). The objection raised was that Jesus had transgressed the Jewish law. The man's answer to this was, "He hath made me whole." The word of God is our law (Matt. 17:15). The strength that Jesus gives us is to be used in obedience to him in glorifying his name. The man did not tell the Jews who it was that made him whole, because he did not know, himself; but as soon as he found out who it was he told them without fear or hesitancy. He did not even wait for them to ask him, but sought an opportunity for witnessing (v. 15). Any man who is truly saved will at once give his witness to others. The admonition which Jesus gave to this man (v. 14) still holds good. How many, men we have seen who have been saved from the drink habit or some other evil in life, and who have grown indifferent or careless and returned to their sin only to have "a worse thing come unto them." It is interesting to notice that Jesus performed this miracle in the face of great opposition and danger. Summary: (1) Jesus cures the sick, not by what he does to them, but what he does in them. (2) Christianity is the gospel for the body as well as for souls of men. (3) The gospel of Jesus is the beginning of a new life for every man who accepts it: (4) Sickness and trouble are frequently the instruments of God's providence, bringing men to realize their sins and their need. (5) No matter how great the progress of modern medicine or the skill of physicians, there is always the need of the Great Physician. Church Director St. James A. M. R. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Young Peoples' Societies, 5 to 7:30. Glass meeting, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Northern Street—Sunday, 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 7:30 p.m. p.m. each Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, Kin- Sunday-school, 1:00 p. m.; Thursday: Class meeting, 8:00 p. m. J. W. Gav- ter, pastor. Beah, Mo.-Sunday, Preaching 11 a. m.: St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elli- ot and Montgomery Sta., Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. B. Pitcher, pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Men Church, Leflingwell and Bernard St.-Servi- ces at 11:00 a. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 8:00. Reversend F. W. Alstork, the pas- tor, will preach special sermons, mor- ning and evening. QUINN CHAPEL, A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Preschool, 11:00 a.m. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thursday. Rev. T. L. Watson, Pastor. EMFHEM A. M. E. CHURCH, 6816 Wells Ave.—Preschool Sundays, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, 6 p. m. Rev. R. L. Clarka, pastor. Grant's A. M. E. Church, 6726 Black Ave.—Sunday preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 8 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Sept. Rev. W. M. 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 meet- ing Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. First Baptist Church, 1520 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 preacherm. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Rev. W. O. Davin, pastor, 4864 Lucky St. First Baptist Church of Kinloch, Me.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Bible reading at 6:00 p. m. Weekly meetings, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p. m. Communion, second Sunday in each month. Rev. P. Hople, pastor; R. L. Brown, clerk. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church: 26 St. Leonard Ave.—Sunday, preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. Rev. P. W. Dunnvank, Pastor, 2740 Walnut. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St. Sunday: Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Sunday-school 1:00 p. m. Prayer meeting; Friday, 8:00 p. m. Dr. J. Douglas Herben, Pastor. Lutheran Church, 1781 Morgan St.—Sunday preaching 8 p. m. Sunday-school 8 p. m. Classical Instruction, Thursday, 8 p. m. Day School, every day, 9 a. m.—8 p. m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt. Asbury 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. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2804 Lacocke Avenue Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Presch- ing 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible Band at 5:30. Prayer services Thursday nights: Rev. E. Foster, Pastor. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. P. u. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 3 p. m.; Friday, prayer meet- ing 3 p. m.; Missionary Society, first ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR COMPLEXION? Take care of your complexion and your complexion will take care of you. CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHOOSE CREME ELCAYA THE PURE, DAINTY, TOILET CREAM THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST FOR YEARS. "Makes the skin like velvet" SEND 18c FOR LARGE SAMPLE JAMES C. CRANE, 104 FULTON ST., NEW YORK "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at AMY Dulco—Silk, Linen or Cotton 20s to $5.00 per pair Innyx-Dews Company, Inc. WINDHALL 120-841 EAST 20th ST. NEW YORK directory Northern Baptist Church, 408 s. 23d Street—Sunday services, prayer meeting, 5:30 a. m.; preaching, 11:30 a. m., and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, 7:30 p. m. each Monday; preaching, 8 p. m. each Wednesday; prayer meeting 8 p. m. each Friday. Rev. J. A. Shields, pastor, residence, 405 s. 23rd. Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2728 Fine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. S. A. Mossley, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. ; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; Weekly meeting, Wednesday and Friday, 8 p. m. Rev. Timothy Font, 612 S. Gerrison Ave., St. Louis, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:00 p. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday, in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goods Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:00 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, 18th and Biddle streets—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in each month Covenant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennedy 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, 3131 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Presaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p.m. Wednesday: Presaching 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, 1400, Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meeting, 8 a.m.; presaching, 11 a.m., 8 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school, 1000 p.m. Prayer meeting and Mission Church Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month. Governance meeting, Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. 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. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash Sf., to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hediment car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. 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WILKINS Page 7 THE DRUM OF WATER THE GRAND OF BAND ENTHANCING COMPLEXION PERFECTION ATE IN ERS AND RATIONS NEEDED AT THE WHO RECOGNIZE THE ROWD 4 AGREEE THE DRUM OF WATER OF COLLEGE 1924-4-20 11:30 AM. ANN NT Call or Are YOU sure YOU have safeguarded those near and dear to you? Think!! THE UNBORN BARE FACTS LAID BARE! Does YOUR innocent Daughter understand all the Pitfalls of Life? Have YOU a Son sowing Wild Oats that will cause sorrow? Are YOU a Mother or a Father, in any way responsible? BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE MATINEES DAILY AT 2:00 P. M. NIGHT SHOWS 6:00 P. M. Mme Louise Emma Abbott, trained Nurse will Lecture at the Daily Matinees to women only. Everybody admitted at night shows and Sunday Matinees. NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS SATURDAY, FEB. 24. William Farnum, Wm. Fox's Greatest Actor in AUTHOR BORDMAN SUNDAY, FEB. 25. A Vitagraph Master Production of the Western Plains entitled "THE CHALICE OF COURAGE." In Six Acts. MONDAY, FEB. 26. Fourth Episode of "PATRIA." "The Haunted Woman." 5 Acts Tuesday, "PEARL OF THE ARMY." And Keystone Comedies. Wednesday, "THE SECRET KINGDOM." and, "Grand Police Reporter." THURSDAY, MARCH 1. Baby Marie Oaborne in "SHADOWS AND SUNSHINE." and Beatrice Fairfax. FRIDAY. BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAYS. COMING "THE AMERICAN GIRL." COMING TO THE COMET TUESDAY, FEB. 27. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in "THE WALL BETWEEN." Every Wednesday "A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS" Featuring Miss Helen Holmes Every Thursday "THE PURPLE MASK" Every Friday "THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" The Pendleton PENDLBTON & FENNEYI The Home of the Best-The Place Where Nice People Go Tuesday, Feb. 27—"Dollars and The Woman," in 6 parts. Wednesday, Feb. 28—"The Crimson Stain Mystery." Tuesday, March 1—"Hero of Submarine D-2," and "Is Marriage Sured?" Saturday, Mayab 3—"The Yellow Manaen" and "Kennedy Square," in five parts. If you want a nice heated room for the winter, advertise in the Argus. FJR·CUFF: Attending the funeral of Mrs. John Smith at All Saints Church Monday, February 5. Return to 2749a Clark, Mrs. L. Bradley, and receive reward. ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS BY H. T. M. THEATRES THREE ACTS FURNISH PLEASING SHOW AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE THIS WEEK A fairly good show is pleasing large audiences of theatre-goers at the Booker Washington this week. Jerome and LeMonier open the bill with a musical act, interspersed with some spicy, up-to-date jokes. Jerome sings several good songs, assisted by Lemonier on the piano. These include, "Old-Time Mekodies," "Remember and be-Careful Every Day," and a German Yodle with burlesque variations. Mr. Lemonier is a composer of considerable note and Mr. Jerome possesses an excellent voice. The act displays appreciative talent. The Gold Dust Twins, a little boy and girl, are singers and dancers of promising talent. They are, however, being developed along the wrong line, especially the little girl, who should be playing a juvenile character, rather than imitating the older class in her sex by singing "The Blues" and presenting suggestive action. As stated, both have talent and, aside from the unfortunate roles they depict, succeed in drawing favor from the audience and are well applauded. Their finale, "Walking the Dog," is a big hit. Baby Jim, the novelty number on the bill, is a freak of human stature. This remarkable individual is claimed to be "The World's Largest Human Being," and when we see his 790 pounds of flesh and bone cavorting around the stage we are quite willing to let the charge go by default. His version of a fat man's "Shimme Shawabble?" is a humorous stant that will defy imitation on account of avoirdupois. Baby Jim is introduced by his brother, Cress Simmons, who gives an interesting description of the big fellow's life. "THE UNBORN" Will power succumb to primal instinct? Not if you follow the lesson taught in "The Unborn" at the Booker Washington Theater, week beginning Monday, Feb. 26, with daily matinees. The matinees will begin each day at 2 o'clock. Admission, 10 cents. Night shows with vaudeville, at usual prices, start at 6 p. m. During the week day matinees, Miss Louise Emma Abbott, late head nurse of the Kansas City, Mo. Colored Hospital, will lecture to the ladies only. Men will only be admitted at nights and Sunday matinee. Owing to the delicate subject dealt with in this great film, children will not be admitted unless accompanied by parents, or bring notes. "The Haunted Woman," a sensational story by James Oliver Curwood, will be shown at the New Movie Theater Monday, Feb. 26. Virginia Pearson in the title role displays her emotional strength in one of the most difficult roles in her extensive career. The play is full of thrills and sensational occurrences. A whole mountain is blown to atoms and a landslide adds to the excitement. See it at the New Movie, Market, near Jefferson, Monday. Bert Williams and the Follies are at the Jefferson Theater this week. The great premier comedian is still one of the leading features and the Twelfth street house was sold out long before the opening night. The Retina Moving Pie 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 Every Day a 5 Part Feature With the Players in Connection With The Most Wonderful Serials THE VAMPIRES The Retina Moving Pie 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 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 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 Burke. No greater star has ever been presented on the screen. No star has ever been assembled. No author greater than Rupert Hughes has ever been employed to write continuous photoshop. No producer has ever attempted such a great undertaking. No serial writer has ever been employed in a menial patronage. Billie Burke-in "Gloria's Romance" remains the SUPREME attraction. THE SHIELDING: SHADOW A new wonder serial in 15 Chapters, The Stars---Grace) Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Barry. Pictorial Weeklies---Mondays, Wed- needays and Fridays, portraying the most important events around the world. 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A CITY IN ITSELF: Souvenir Programs Country Store Barber Shop Restaurant Official Photos Pressing Shop Melons Ice Cream Chewing Gum. Pop Corn and Candy And 25 more good concessions and displays. Address all communications Headquarters Ways and Means Committee, CAPT. JAMES SHACKELFORD CQL. CHAS. A. MILLS, Chairman Secretary 3141 Lawton Ave. - St. Louis, Mo. To promote good feeling among your neighbors and acquaintances, hunt up those whom you owe money and square the account during Pay-Up Week. Don't wait on the other fellow. See him first—and liquidate. Afterward, meet your obligations the first day of each month. If you owe more than you can pay all at one throw, pay what you can. Let your creditors know that you haven't forgotten your debts. It's only fair to them—and it's valuable to you. You are a fortunate man if your credit is A No. 1. Pay-Up! Pay-Up! Pay-Up! Pay-Upl Pay-Upl Pay-Upl WANTED: A woman to make home with family of three. Mrs. A. Hatch, 4348 Labadie Avenue. 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LOVE, COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE If affairs of the heart or emotions of love interest you, he gives the exact and truthful, revelations of all love affair, settles lovers' quarrels, enables you to win the esteem and affection of anyone you love, and marries you; tells if the one you love true; also date of marriage; restores lost affection, peace and confidence to levers and discordant families; gives you the full secret how to control, fascinate and charm the one you love; also those you meet, and how to make a person at a distance think of you. Lady Attendant: Walt Medium Developed NOTE:—Those calls for pasture, curious and frivolous persons are only waiting time calling on Prof. Gladstone. Strangely fascinating are the words that come from the cultivated lips of this most interesting man whose journey of life has already taken him through all the renowned psychic schools of Egypt, India and Europe. It seems, indeed, as if his knowledge must come from that mysterious world of which we all would know, yet longing, cannot know. He looks far away into the dim mysterious future—the great beyond—across the dark chasm which separates the human body from the fitting soul—and that which is to be is told. The separated are brought to 6124 EASTON AVENUE JUST 30 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY Office hours: Daily, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and Saturdays to 7 p. m. Low Fee. 80c. Take Wellston, Hamilton, Heddiamont, I KNOW TIMES ARE HARD. DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FIRST PAYMENT. 10 I want to say to all of my prospective buyers, I know times are hard just now and I am going to make propositions this month according to your pocketbook. I will take care of you. Come in. I have come to stay. I have sufficient backing to do anything I wish for my own color. More than that, my customers get, in addition to my, low prices, as high a quality as can be had from any store in the city and a guarantee on every piano of from 10 to 20 years. I now, have five young men soliciting for me, after school hours, who are making a reasonable income. It's no trouble for me to show you my upright pianos, prices from $50 to $500, or players from $350 to $1,000. So come in, make your own terms for, YOUR TERMS ARE MINE. Call Bomont 1792W. G. H. WATKINS; 2905 Laclede Ave. Learn Muisc In 30 Lessons I will teach you to play the Violin in 30 lessons. Your money back if not satisfied. Prof. Thomas Melten Phone Bomont: 1721 Studio 3108 Pine St. FOR RENT—Purchased rooms for couple or gentlemen. Modern conveniences, 1025 Pendleton Ave. A gather, foes are made friends, lost property is recovered, the mist is brushed away from business ventures, the hand is so guided that failures are averted, the earth's surface is explored, its treasure lain bare to his mysterious perceptive mind, his lives nausea, dates, facts and figures, his lives founded at the revelations he makes to him. He is surely a man of the passing time. GLADSTONE is not a clairvoyant from choice, but because fate has so decreed it. His ancestors were powerful mediums and have for ages handed down their wonderful power of gift from generations, and have the rich inheritance together with the bined knowledge and priceless experience of generations. No matter what your present trouble may be or what your past experience has been, you will save time and avoid disappointment by at once consulting Gladstone. NOTE: Gladstone answers no letter; it you call in person, do not write, as his time is fully occupied with his personal calls. TAKE WELLTON HODIAMON OR TAKE WELLSTON HODIAMONT OR HAMILTON CARS Sunday, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Wednesdays GABANY 1948 Ime. Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist e can tell you what you would like to know e can instruct you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP From 7:30 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. 52 Minerva Ave., - Wellston Kirkwood-Ferguson and St. Charles Cars YOUR HAND IS YOUR FORTUNE Advice, given in all matters of Life, Give Luck in Business, and Speculations, Law Suits, Settle Lover's Quarrels, brings separated together, makes peace and happiness in family. MRS. A. CROWLEY Clairvoyant, Fortune Teller Spirit Medium 6125 Easton Ave. Wollstone or Modiement Car DO NOT RUB YOUR CLOTHES. Use Kalomite Laundry Manual, the world's greatest washing discovery. Saves time and lengthens the life of clothes. Guaranteed to remove dirt and stains without using the "Rub-Board." Send 15e for trial package or call. Agents wanted. For sale by Maruel Supply Co., 2908 Lawton avenue St. Louis, Mo. This elegant 79-room hotel has opened under new management. A nice hotel for family or transient use. Newly decorated and has 16 baths, steam heat. Rates reasonable. Rev. N. A. Mitchell, proprietor, 2845 Morgan street, St. Louis, Mo. Phone Bonomont 1577. Green has found it. Positively found it. A sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, headaches, pains in the back and, side, indigestion, cuts, burns bruises, sore throat, bad cold, cramp, colic, etc. And an excellent remedy for denches. These facts are verified by many testimonies of both races. Agents wanted everywhere. For particular call or write, A. B.-Green, 6339 Wagoner Ave, St. Louis Mo. Are YOU sure YOU have safeguarded those near and dear to you? Think!! THE UNBORN BARE FACTS LAID BARE! Does YOUR innocent Daughter understand all the Pitfalls of Life? Have YOU a Son sowing Wild Oats that will cause sorrow? Are YOU a Mother or a Father, in any way responsible? BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE MATINEES DAILY AT 2:00 P. M. NIGHT SHOWS 6:00 P. M. Mme Louise Emma Abbott, trained Nurse will Lecture at the Daily Matinees to women only. Everybody admitted at night shows and Sunday Matinees. NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS SATURDAY, FEB. 24. William Farnum, Wm. Fox's Greatest Actor in AUTHOR BORDMAN SUNDAY, FEB. 25. A Vitagraph Master Production of the Western Plains entitled "THE CHALICE OF COURAGE." In Six Acts. MONDAY, FEB. 26. Fourth Episode of "PATRIA." "The Haunted Woman." 5 Acts Tuesday, "PEARL OF THE ARMY." And Keystone Comedies. Wednesday, "THE SECRET KINGDOM." and, "Grand Police Reporter." THURSDAY, MARCH 1. Baby Marie Oaborne in "SHADOWS AND SUNSHINE." and Beatrice Fairfax. FRIDAY. BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAYS. COMING "THE AMERICAN GIRL." COMING TO THE COMET TUESDAY, FEB. 27. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in "THE WALL BETWEEN." Every Wednesday "A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS" Featuring Miss Helen Holmes Every Thursday "THE PURPLE MASK" Every Friday "THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" The Pendleton PENDLBTON & FENNEYI The Home of the Best-The Place Where Nice People Go Tuesday, Feb. 27—"Dollars and The Woman," in 6 parts. Wednesday, Feb. 28—"The Crimson Stain Mystery." Tuesday, March 1—"Hero of Submarine D-2," and "Is Marriage Sured?" Saturday, Mayab 3—"The Yellow Manaen" and "Kennedy Square," in five parts. If you want a nice heated room for the winter, advertise in the Argus. FJR·CUFF: Attending the funeral of Mrs. John Smith at All Saints Church Monday, February 5. Return to 2749a Clark, Mrs. L. Bradley, and receive reward. ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS BY H. T. M. THEATRES THREE ACTS FURNISH PLEASING SHOW AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE THIS WEEK A fairly good show is pleasing large audiences of theatre-goers at the Booker Washington this week. Jerome and LeMonier open the bill with a musical act, interspersed with some spicy, up-to-date jokes. Jerome sings several good songs, assisted by Lemonier on the piano. These include, "Old-Time Mekodies," "Remember and be-Careful Every Day," and a German Yodle with burlesque variations. Mr. Lemonier is a composer of considerable note and Mr. Jerome possesses an excellent voice. The act displays appreciative talent. The Gold Dust Twins, a little boy and girl, are singers and dancers of promising talent. They are, however, being developed along the wrong line, especially the little girl, who should be playing a juvenile character, rather than imitating the older class in her sex by singing "The Blues" and presenting suggestive action. As stated, both have talent and, aside from the unfortunate roles they depict, succeed in drawing favor from the audience and are well applauded. Their finale, "Walking the Dog," is a big hit. Baby Jim, the novelty number on the bill, is a freak of human stature. This remarkable individual is claimed to be "The World's Largest Human Being," and when we see his 790 pounds of flesh and bone cavorting around the stage we are quite willing to let the charge go by default. His version of a fat man's "Shimme Shawabble?" is a humorous stant that will defy imitation on account of avoirdupois. Baby Jim is introduced by his brother, Cress Simmons, who gives an interesting description of the big fellow's life. "THE UNBORN" Will power succumb to primal instinct? Not if you follow the lesson taught in "The Unborn" at the Booker Washington Theater, week beginning Monday, Feb. 26, with daily matinees. The matinees will begin each day at 2 o'clock. Admission, 10 cents. Night shows with vaudeville, at usual prices, start at 6 p. m. During the week day matinees, Miss Louise Emma Abbott, late head nurse of the Kansas City, Mo. Colored Hospital, will lecture to the ladies only. Men will only be admitted at nights and Sunday matinee. Owing to the delicate subject dealt with in this great film, children will not be admitted unless accompanied by parents, or bring notes. "The Haunted Woman," a sensational story by James Oliver Curwood, will be shown at the New Movie Theater Monday, Feb. 26. Virginia Pearson in the title role displays her emotional strength in one of the most difficult roles in her extensive career. The play is full of thrills and sensational occurrences. A whole mountain is blown to atoms and a landslide adds to the excitement. See it at the New Movie, Market, near Jefferson, Monday. Bert Williams and the Follies are at the Jefferson Theater this week. The great premier comedian is still one of the leading features and the Twelfth street house was sold out long before the opening night. The Retina Moving Pie 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 Every Day a 5 Part Feature With the Players in Connection With The Most Wonderful Serials THE VAMPIRES The Retina Moving Pie 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 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 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 Burke. No greater star has ever been presented on the screen. No star has ever been assembled. No author greater than Rupert Hughes has ever been employed to write continuous photoshop. No producer has ever attempted such a great undertaking. No serial writer has ever been employed in a menial patronage. Billie Burke-in "Gloria's Romance" remains the SUPREME attraction. THE SHIELDING: SHADOW A new wonder serial in 15 Chapters, The Stars---Grace) Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Barry. Pictorial Weeklies---Mondays, Wed- needays and Fridays, portraying the most important events around the world. Ladies and Children 5c ADMIS OLYMPIA 1420-22 MAR The Biggest and Best with its 9 pieces of good orchestr Rightly we can say, that we give the best SUNDAY and Children Especially 5c ADMISSION 5c MPIA THEAT 20-22 MARKET STREET Best with its $7,000 Orche of good orchestra, including that we give the best program for our AY WI Ladies and Children Especially Invited 5c ADMISSION 5c OLYMPIA THEATRE 1420-22 MARKET STREET The Biggest and Best with its $7,000 Orchestration equal to 9 pieces of good orchestra, including Pipe Organ. A Triangle——Kay Bel Drama Thomas H. Inge Production A Keystone Comedy A Tom Mix Western Drama And One Reel Detective Drama A World Feature The Girl From Frisco TUESDAY A Fox Wonder Play and the Crimson Stain UNIFORM IN CAMP AT S 40,000 VISITORS AUGUST 1 19th Biennial Session of Supreme Court 9th National Encyclopedia of Uniform Rank K Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A. THE FOLLOWING CONCERTS LOCATED ON THE CAMP GREAT Souvenir Programs Court Restaurant Office Melons Ice Cream Cheese And 25 more good concessions and diaries Headquarters Ways and CAPT. JAMES SHACKELFORD Chairman 3141 Lawton Ave. BE SURE TO PAY UP 10,000 STORM KNIGHT CAMP AT ST. LOUIS MITORS ON AUGUST 19th T final Session of the Su- reme Court of Cala- nional Enecampme- trum Rank Knights of N. A., S. A., E., A., BOWING CONCESSIONS FOR THE CAMP GROUNDS. A. grams Country Store Official Photos Ice Cream Chewing Gum. Po- concessions and displays. Addre ters Ways and Means SHACKELFORD COL. erman Bronton Ave. - St. UNIFORM KNIGHTS IN CAMP AT ST. LOUIS, MO. 40,000 VISITORS ONE BIG WEEK AUGUST 19th To 25th 19th Biennial Session of the Supreme Lodge Supreme Court of Calanthe and 9th National Encampment of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A., E., A., A., and A. THE FOLLOWING CONCESSIONS FOR SALE TO BE LOCATED ON THE CAMP GROUNDS. A CITY IN ITSELF: Souvenir Programs Country Store Barber Shop Restaurant Official Photos Pressing Shop Melons Ice Cream Chewing Gum. Pop Corn and Candy And 25 more good concessions and displays. Address all communications Headquarters Ways and Means Committee, CAPT. JAMES SHACKELFORD CQL. CHAS. A. MILLS, Chairman Secretary 3141 Lawton Ave. - St. Louis, Mo. To promote good feeling among your neighbors and acquaintances, hunt up those whom you owe money and square the account during Pay-Up Week. Don't wait on the other fellow. See him first—and liquidate. Afterward, meet your obligations the first day of each month. If you owe more than you can pay all at one throw, pay what you can. Let your creditors know that you haven't forgotten your debts. It's only fair to them—and it's valuable to you. You are a fortunate man if your credit is A No. 1. Pay-Up! Pay-Up! Pay-Up! Pay-Upl Pay-Upl Pay-Upl WANTED: A woman to make home with family of three. Mrs. A. Hatch, 4348 Labadie Avenue. Bing Picture Show Market St. from 1 to 11 p. m. More With the Most Famous Connection Perful Serials of To-day Copyrighted 1916 George T. Foley Miss Dillie Burke Especially Invited VERSION 5c THEATRE KET STREET $7,000 Orchestration equal to a, including Pipe Organ. program for our attractions in the city. WEDNESDAY A Vitagraph Supper Production And The Searlet Runner THURSDAY Triangle Drama, A Keystone Comedy and Beatrice Fairfax FRIDAY Patte Gold Rooster Feature than the Iron Claw SATURDAY A Fox—Powerful Drama and the 'The Shielding Shadow,' better Kyle McMahon KNIGHTS ST. LOUIS, MO. ONE BIG WEEK 9th To 25th of the Supreme Lodge of Calanthe and campment of the knights of Pythias A., E., A., A., and A. MISSIONS FOR SALE TO BE BOUND. A CITY IN ITSELF: Country Store Barber Shop Social Photos Pressing Shop Drawing Gum Pop Corn and Candy maplays. Address all communications and Means Committee, RD CQL. CHAS. A. MILLS, Secretary - St. Louis, Mo. Oldest Engraving House in St. Louis ST LOUIS PHOTO-ENGRAVING CO. QUALITY ENGRAVERS by all Processes JULY 14-2 CERT. 847 We Buy and Sell, Pup Canaries, Parrots, Etc. Call or write New Bird and Dog Store 3111-Olive St. St. Louis Advertise in the Argus PROF. W. L. GLADSTONE, The Old Refinable CLAIRVOYANT CABANY 1848 Mme. Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist She can tell you what you would like to know She can instruct, you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 6152 Minerva Ave., - Wellston Take Wellston, Hamilton, Hodinament, Kirkwood-Ferguson and St. Charles Cars Standing Challenge $5,000 for His Equal CONCERNING BUSINESS AFFAIRS. He gives dates, facts and figures, re- lations and important advice and informa- tions of interest in business transactions, law, finance, insurance, damage suits, divorces, deeds, mortgages, claims, collections, speculations, adventures, stocks and all financial difficulties. Truly predicts the success or failure of new inventions, pat- ents, pending pension claims, etc.; tells whether you will receive fair dealing with partners. If you desire to know what business you shall follow to be successful, where you shall go and whom to avoid to start a business but may change or or start a business but may change or in fact, take any important step, don't fall to consult W. L. Gladstone. His advice may be the means of saving you thousands of dollars and a great deal of trouble. LOVE, COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE If affairs of the heart or emotions of love interest you, he gives the exact and truthful, revelations of all love affair, settles lovers' quarrels, enables you to win the esteem and affection of anyone you love, and marries you; tells if the one you love true; also date of marriage; restores lost affection, peace and confidence to levers and discordant families; gives you the full secret how to control, fascinate and charm the one you love; also those you meet, and how to make a person at a distance think of you. Lady Attendant: Walt Medium Developed NOTE:—Those calls for pasture, curious and frivolous persons are only waiting time calling on Prof. Gladstone. Strangely fascinating are the words that come from the cultivated lips of this most interesting man whose journey of life has already taken him through all the renowned psychic schools of Egypt, India and Europe. It seems, indeed, as if his knowledge must come from that mysterious world of which we all would know, yet longing, cannot know. He looks far away into the dim mysterious future—the great beyond—across the dark chasm which separates the human body from the fitting soul—and that which is to be is told. The separated are brought to 6124 EASTON AVENUE JUST 30 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY Office hours: Daily, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and Saturdays to 7 p. m. Low Fee. 80c. Take Wellston, Hamilton, Heddiamont, I KNOW TIMES ARE HARD. DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FIRST PAYMENT. 10 I want to say to all of my prospective buyers, I know times are hard just now and I am going to make propositions this month according to your pocketbook. I will take care of you. Come in. I have come to stay. I have sufficient backing to do anything I wish for my own color. More than that, my customers get, in addition to my, low prices, as high a quality as can be had from any store in the city and a guarantee on every piano of from 10 to 20 years. I now, have five young men soliciting for me, after school hours, who are making a reasonable income. It's no trouble for me to show you my upright pianos, prices from $50 to $500, or players from $350 to $1,000. So come in, make your own terms for, YOUR TERMS ARE MINE. Call Bomont 1792W. G. H. WATKINS; 2905 Laclede Ave. Learn Muisc In 30 Lessons I will teach you to play the Violin in 30 lessons. Your money back if not satisfied. Prof. Thomas Melten Phone Bomont: 1721 Studio 3108 Pine St. FOR RENT—Purchased rooms for couple or gentlemen. Modern conveniences, 1025 Pendleton Ave. A gather, foes are made friends, lost property is recovered, the mist is brushed away from business ventures, the hand is so guided that failures are averted, the earth's surface is explored, its treasure lain bare to his mysterious perceptive mind, his lives nausea, dates, facts and figures, his lives founded at the revelations he makes to him. He is surely a man of the passing time. GLADSTONE is not a clairvoyant from choice, but because fate has so decreed it. His ancestors were powerful mediums and have for ages handed down their wonderful power of gift from generations, and have the rich inheritance together with the bined knowledge and priceless experience of generations. No matter what your present trouble may be or what your past experience has been, you will save time and avoid disappointment by at once consulting Gladstone. NOTE: Gladstone answers no letter; it you call in person, do not write, as his time is fully occupied with his personal calls. TAKE WELLTON HODIAMON OR TAKE WELLSTON HODIAMONT OR HAMILTON CARS Sunday, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Wednesdays GABANY 1948 Ime. Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist e can tell you what you would like to know e can instruct you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP From 7:30 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. 52 Minerva Ave., - Wellston Kirkwood-Ferguson and St. Charles Cars YOUR HAND IS YOUR FORTUNE Advice, given in all matters of Life, Give Luck in Business, and Speculations, Law Suits, Settle Lover's Quarrels, brings separated together, makes peace and happiness in family. MRS. A. CROWLEY Clairvoyant, Fortune Teller Spirit Medium 6125 Easton Ave. Wollstone or Modiement Car DO NOT RUB YOUR CLOTHES. Use Kalomite Laundry Manual, the world's greatest washing discovery. Saves time and lengthens the life of clothes. Guaranteed to remove dirt and stains without using the "Rub-Board." Send 15e for trial package or call. Agents wanted. For sale by Maruel Supply Co., 2908 Lawton avenue St. Louis, Mo. This elegant 79-room hotel has opened under new management. A nice hotel for family or transient use. Newly decorated and has 16 baths, steam heat. Rates reasonable. Rev. N. A. Mitchell, proprietor, 2845 Morgan street, St. Louis, Mo. Phone Bonomont 1577. Green has found it. Positively found it. A sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, headaches, pains in the back and, side, indigestion, cuts, burns bruises, sore throat, bad cold, cramp, colic, etc. And an excellent remedy for denches. These facts are verified by many testimonies of both races. Agents wanted everywhere. For particular call or write, A. B.-Green, 6339 Wagoner Ave, St. Louis Mo.