St. Louis Argus

VOTE A STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN BALLOT KIEL HAS MADE GOOD AND DESERVES ANOTHER TERM Democratic Charge of Un-Americanism, Increases Mayor's Popularity YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU TO ATTEND Y. M.C.A. MASS MEETING SUNDAY 4 P.M. Large Picture of New Building Will Be Shown. Mr. A. E. Malone Will Preside. Hear Dr. E. Combie Smith On "The Price of Achievement." Mr. Frank L. Williams, Dr. W. L. Perry and Others Who Have Labored For The Y. M. C. A. Will Speak. Best Music. Great Meeting. All Loyal Citizens Will Be There. Ladies Invited. ```markdown ``` YOUR COUNTRY TO ATTEND Y MEETING SUN Large Picture of New Building E. Malone Will Preside. On "The Price of Ac Williams, Dr. W. L. Perry ed For The Y. M. C. A Great Meeting. All L Ladies Invited. Nine thousand dollars is the goal for the Y. M. C. A. rally on Sunday and from the interest which is being shown by the citizens and the team workers, it looks like the goal will be reached. At a meeting of the team captains and campaign committee, held on Wednesday night of this week, at the residence of Secretary D. D. Jones, 4541 Garfield Ave.; another $1,000 was added by the team workers and campaign committee, to be paid in at the Sunday meeting. This leaves the amount about $7,000 away from the $25,000 mark. The meeting on Sunday, from all indications at the present time, will be MADAM WALKER'S MODERN FACTORY Adds $10,000 Addition to Her Plant in Indianapolis, Ind. Visits Her Native Home in Louisiana, Inspiring Women to Business Ideas. Providing Great Benefactress to Her Race. Among the great and successful business enterprises, the Mme. C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, of Indianapolis, Ind., will certainly have to be ranked among the up-to-date and progressive ones. The company having outgrown its present capacity, will soon be operating on a much larger scale, as Madam Walker recently purchased additional factory site at a cost of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). This new addition, together with the old factory site will not only make one of the greatest factories of its kind in the country, but will be an establishment equal in size and modern facilities to most manufacturing companies in the state of Indiana, and the remarkable thing about it is, that this remarkable establishment is the product of the foresight and skill of one of our own women. Madam Walker at this time is touring her native state, Louisiana, and is meeting with great success everywhere she goes. Madam Walker is not only developing a great business for herself, but in her famous lecture, "The Negro Woman in Business," is inspiring others to go in business for themselves, and in so doing, is proving a great benefactress to her race. Below we publish a poem written by one of her admirers. "WHAT HAS THIS WOMAN DONE?" Poem by W. I. Rector. Guadalupe College, Seguin Texas Smithville, Tex. Oh Lord create in me a heart, To read and write the truth. The start, the end of every part Beginning in her youth. In eighteen hundred sixty seven, In Delta Louisiana, Unto a mother a babe was given, Of calm and gentle manner. Her mother's love was soon bereaved For heaven bade her come. No care from her could he received, (Continued on page 4) a tremendous success. Mr. A. E. Malone will be the presiding officer. Rev. S. W. Parr will lead in prayer. Scripture will be read by Dr. W. L. Perry, of Antioch Church. Dr. E. Combie Smith will speak on the "Price of Achievement." There will be a few short, snappy talks by some of the team workers and a large picture of the New Y. M. C. A. Building as it will stand will be on exhibition and on the whole it looks like a great time is in store for the public of St. Louis. The meeting will be held promptly at 4:00 o'clock at Metropolitan A. M. E. The meeting will be held promptly at 4:00 o'clock at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Garrison and Lucas Ave. The thirty-eighth annual Thanksgiving Service of the lodges, courts, uniform rank and juveniles of the Knights of Pythias, of St. Louis, was held at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday, March 25. Promptly at 2:30 p. m. Sergeant Lawrence Hawkins, in a few choice remarks, introduced Col.-Wm. H. Hughes, the master of ceremonies, who proceeded to carry out the regular program. That brilliant orator and gallant Sir Knight, W. H. Davis, read the proclamation issued by Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd, while Miss Zenobia Williams read the call issued by Grand Worthy Councillor Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner. Rev. R. H. Cole, of the First Baptist Church, delivered the annual address. The usual large crowd was present, several hundred being unable to get inside the church. A Jewel Presented The last number on the program sprung quite a surprise to most of those present when Col. Hughes, in a short, but passionate speech proclaimed one among the daughters of Calanthe a heroine, saying she had saved the day for the uniform companies by her brave stand when their rights were jeopardized at a recent committee meeting. Capt. Shackelford pointed out this daughter and called her name, Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner, who was presented with a past worthy councellors' jewel, made of gold, set with a beautiful diamond. The collection was $100.00 divided as follows: To church, $49.91; choir, $10.00; band for music, $30.00; Rev. R. H. Cole, $10.00. Y.W.C.A. Sacred scenes from the Holy Land will be given in picture at Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. Thursday evening, April 5, promptly at 8 o'clock. These scenes will be accompanied by sacred songs sung by a chorus of girls. Any persons holding tickets for the pictures on China and Japan will be admitted without further charge. For others the admission fee will be ten cents. Public is invited Secure a also, warm, furnished room for the winter. Conquit the Advertising columns in the Argus. SOCIALIST DENOUNCES LYNCHINGS Charles Edward Russell, Author and Socialist, Tells His Hearers at the Broad Street Theater Other Countries Treat Negroes Better Than U. S. Unless Race Prejudices Are Eliminated, the Volcano on Which We Are Sitting Will Crumble Soon Philadelphia, Pa.—Charles Edward Russell, author and Socialist, praises France because "the narrow, blind hatred of race prejudice is unknown there." Mr. Russell spoke on "Race Prejudices" in the Broad Street Theatre under the auspices of the Socialist Literary Society. The speaker declared race prejudices were rampant in this country and decried the tendency of the white race to consider itself superior to other races of the world. This country, he said, was constantly bungling the Negro problem. He denounced the lynchings in the southern states, and added: Unless race prejudices are eliminated in this country the crust of the volcano on which we are sitting will give way very soon." "France," continued Mr. Russell, "has given the Negro true citizenship. In France liberty, equality and fraternity are not hollow mockeries and empty dreams. In the Chamber of Deputies black men sit side by side with whites. France has never designed to draw a color line. "The Negroes rallied to France's colors when she was threatened. But what if we had a war here and needed our Negro citizens? What if, when we called for them, they answered truthfully enough: 'You have oppressed u; you have killed our men and women and children; you have shown us no justice in your courts; you have trampled us down. We will not fight for you!' Would not the Negro be justified? But we know the Negro in his loyalty will fight, for us, despite our great injustice to him. There is no national safety for this country except in strict adherence to 'liberty, equality and fraternity.'" TO THE FRONT A crisis in our country is again calling you to the front, why stand you here idle? We want 2,000 fighting men between the ages of 18 and 35 of good moral character to represent our race in the defence of our country. Will you be one? If so, then report at once to our headquarters, 2733 Market Street, and give your name and address to Walter Fearance, organization clerk. B. E. Watkins, Organizer. Orphan Home At a meeting of the Board of the Directors of the St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home, March 17, it was decided to renew their efforts to collect the four hundred dollars necessary to pay for the alley. It has been the hope of the Board to get the money from other sources, but failed. Therefore, they are asking four hundred good citizens to give one dollar each in accordance with the effort made last summer to raise the money. J. E. Mitchell, who has charge of this special donation, reports that $22 has been collected to date. The names of the donors will be published in the St. Louis Argus as before. FLOWER SEANCE There will be a flower service at the Christian Spiritual Church, 917 N. Leonard Ave, Friday, April 6, at 8 p.m. conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Crashshaw, assisted by other medias. Take Hodiamont car, get off at 3300 Franklin and walk north to 917 N. Leonard. Voters Warned To Vote Early. Officials Promise Honest Election DON'T BE FOOLED On next Tuesday, April 3, St. Louis will elect a mayor, comptroller and fourteen aldermen who will serve for four years. This will be the first time a mayor has been chosen under the new city charter. The charter adopted in 1914, made all city officers appointive except the mayor and comptroller. These appointments will be made by the new mayor after the election. The power in his hands will be great. St. Louis can ill afford to experiment at this time. Mayor Henry W. Kiel, the present incumbent, has had two years' experience in trying out the new charter, and getting it into working order. He has made good. He has succeeded far beyond the expectations of all students of municipal government. He has given St. Louis a clean, business-like administration, and has inspired a spirit of progressiveness that is attracting the attention of the entire country and means much in developing the business interests of our city. Seventeen of the eighteen pledges of the platform four years ago have been fully carried out during his progressive and business-like administration. The platform upon which Mayor Kiel now stands for re-election so thoroughly covers all issues of importance that the Democratic party in opposing him has been compelled to go to the polls with a platform minus an issue. In desperation, they prefaced their platform with a declaration of loyalty to the flag and proceeded to assail the Republican party and Mayor Kiel for omitting the clause. Their efforts only served as a boomerang. Their charge that Mayor Kiel and the Republican leaders were not true American citizens has brought indignation from all good citizens and the result is that thousands of Democrats are rallying to his support and Democratic clubs are indorsing him. As we go to press indications are that Mayor-Kiel will be re-elected Tuesday by the largest "majority ever given a candidate for the office in the history of St. Louis. The entire Republican ticket bids fair to go over by big majorities. There is no cause for questioning Mayor Kiel's patriotism, or of any of the Republican officials. The issue has aroused a bitter race hatred and the citizens will repudiate it on election day. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM PROMISES THE FOLLOWING 1. Economical and efficient management of city departments. 2. City improvement of a permanent character to be paid for by bond issue, in order that the cost may be borne partly by succeeding generations. 3. The construction of a municipal street car loop. 4. The extension of railroad facilities in connection with the Free Bridge and the absolute and perpetual freedom from charge of all traffic over the Free Bridge. 5. The perfection of river docks. 6. An adjustment of the differences with the United Railways Co., which would fully protect the rights of the city and secure a subway and the extension of lines into newly built territory. 7. The abolition of the special taxes for street sprinkling. 8. A municipal garbage plant that will end offensive odors. 9. The abatement of the smoke nuisance by the enforcement of reasonable laws and educational means. 10. The extension of park playgrounds and other recreational facilities. 11. The establishment of a municipal farm in place of the workhouse. Come to McPhester's Memorial Presbyterian Church, Goods and Cote Brilliante Here, you will find a friendly place to spend your Sunday mornings and evenings; here you will receive a hearty welcome, and find an "Open Door." MAYOR HENRY W. KIEL Ward ALDERMEN 1 Wm. E. Godfrey 3 W. F. Niederluecke 5 Edward W. Wiehe 7 Max Weil 9 Martin D. Lohman 11 John A. Fett 13 Taylor B. Wyrick 15 Chas. W. Stockhausen 17 Wm. C. McChesney 19 A. H. Niederluecke 21 Nathan H. Hall 23 Clinton E. Udell 25 Barney L. Schwartz 27 Edward Schrantz 12. Further elimination of grade crossings. 13. Extension of present city limits. 14. Home rule for St. Louis that has been promised often and as often denied by the Democratic party. 15. Motorization of the fire department, city planning, an industrial survey, speedy completion of the Zoo, and a free municipal employment bureau. Mayor Kiel has given the city a progressive and business administration. He has brought about many reforms with the single eye to the public good and can be counted upon at all times to stand for the rights of the people of St. Louis. The Republican platform pledges of four years ago have been fulfilled. In the event of the election of the Republican candidates, the above platform pledges will be carried out. DEMOCRATS BUYING UP NEGRO "LEADERS" It has been learnt from reliable source the Democrats are spending money lavishly buying up certain so-called Negro political leaders for the purpose of inducing Colored voters to scratch Mayor Kiel on the ballot Tuesday. It is also stated that these men are not the well known "Negro Democrats," but Republicans who were disappointed by the outcome of the primary. The plan is to distribute literature to the Negro voters, under the guise of Republicans, advising them to scratch Kiel's name. The Argus issues a warning to all voters. Do not be deceived by any organization, persons or literature requesting you to "scatch Kiel." No true Republican, will desert his party at this time. Go to the polls early Tuesday, with but one idea in your mind—to vote the straight Republican ticket. The election judge will hand you three tickets. Select the Re- You will hear sermons from this pulpit that are timely and full of helpfulness, good, old-fashioned Gospel preaching with new emphasis. Splendid music at both morning and evening services. Come early, and listen. It's a restful habit. Strangers, especially, are welcome. Services, 11 a. m., and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school, 12:80. Rev. L. J. Washington, D. D., Pastor. PRICE 5 CENTS BALLOT OTHER TERM or's Popularity Democrats Buying Up Race "Leaders" To Deceive Voters DON'T SCRATCH publican ticket. Don't scratch any name, fold it up and see that it is safely placed in the ballot box before you leave the polls. You will make no mistake by voting the straight Republican ticket.. Governor Gardner has expressed his hope that the election will be honest and fair. The new Board of Election Commissioners have said that it will be and Chief Young has issued orders to the police to keep hands off. There is to be no intimidation. Everyone who is properly registered and has not been convicted of any crime, has the right to vote. Do your duty and do it early. THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION OF A FRIEND The agitation and excitement under the stress and strain of political strife applies more forcibly at this time, perhaps, to the Negro race than is usually accepted from the first flash of its expression. A serious reflection, however, will clearly demonstrate the intrinsic importance of the opportunity such conditions present to our own people. In this mayoralty contest no Negro with a spark of personal pride can afford to overlook the peril he courts, in remaining aloof from his duty as a citizen, in such a crisis. To the thoughtful Negro, it is not far back to the days when his ancestors were placed on the auction block at the old Court House; when tyranny and the crack of the lash was the supreme law of the black man. Contrast this condition with words of Henry Kiel, when defiant of all opposition, taking all the chances of defeat and revenge that follows this sort of courage, he publicly declared through the press that he would veto any bill proposing the segregation of the Negro that came up for his official action. This was Henry Kiel, the brave and fearless Mayor of St. Louis, standing erect in God's sunlight, insisting that it must go out unmistakably to the world that the superb precepts of the Constitution, declaring that "all men are created equal," should not be sullied by placing the stain of segregation on the Negro. This is the time, if there ever was one, that this reproach must be answered by the Negro with success. Every Negro knows that the underlying forces that prompt Democratic ascendancy mean the utter defeat, downfall and humiliation degradation of those of his own color if he permits this barrier to rise in his now clear and open pathway. Let all this talk of deserting the Kiel ticket be silenced. Let it pass away and vanish as the dregs of a forgotten dream. No Negro worthy of the name can in this intense strife, pawn his very soul, which Henry Kiel has shown his personal and official appreciation of the Negro by giving a larger number of public positions to our people at generous wages, than ever known before in the history of our city. No matter how forlorn or forsaken he may have been, no Negro has ever appealed to him in vain. It would be a stunning blow and deadening disgrace upon our part, to betray a man who has done and is doing so much for the progress and advancement in all that makes for our welfare and happiness. The splendid achievements of the struggle of fifty years must not now be palsied or set back at this critical stage. Each man is the master of his vbte, and the sacred destiny of his and the Let the Negro in this emergency stand erect in full stature and manhood, and be proudly counted with the patriots who made possible such men as Abraham Lincoln and Henry W. Kiel. generation yet to be, depends upon the faithful discharge of his duty. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'D SAYING? HI FELLOWS, COME QUICK AND HEAR THE KID TALKIN' RAG TIME! TH. TH. TH. TH. GEE, IT SOUNDS ME MUSIC! HA. HA. HA! WE'LL BEAT TIME FOR HIM! 350 International Cartoon Co. M. Y. Misses Virginia and Ethel Bailey were hostesses to a stork shower given in honor of Mrs. Alice Bailey, 4254 Olive Street. A delightful menu was served. There were forty two persons present...Rev. J. J. Ballany preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning. He spent the evening with Rev. W. L. Rhodes...Mrs. Mary Williams, mother of Mr. A. Williams, is very ill at this writing...Misses Maze and Louvenia Belger entertained Misses Ethel and Virginia Bailey, and Mr. William Jinkins for dinner Sunday. Miss E. Bailey entertained for dinner Sunday, Rev. J. H. Ballany of Dayton, Ohio, Rev. W. L. Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. FESTUS, MO. Sunday, March 25, was a "Gala Day" for Festus. The principal feature, being the anniversary of the K. of P. and the Court of Calanthe. The Knights looked their best, and the Calantheans appeared in royal costume. Added to this attraction was the bright Juveniles Number 29. The girls were in white, and the boys wore suits with their pretty juvenile colors. The sermon-was preached by Rev. A. Poston, pastor of St. John's M. E. Church. The M. E. Choir furnished the music and sang as never before. The services were well attended and the collection was $18.40. ....Rev. E. C. Treadwell conducted his second Quarterly Meeting at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Rev. Barksdale, the P. E., arrived in time for the Sunday night service. The quarterly collection was something over $25....Prof. B. F. Adams gave an interesting address Sunday night on Church History, and the Methodist Episcopal Church at St. John's M. E. Church. The collection for the day was something over $40....Misses R. B. Davis and A. E. McGee, of Bonne Terre, were Festus visitors Saturday and Sunday..Mrs. John Campbell, of Kirkwood, spent a few days with Mrs. Ross last week. Mrs. Ross is rapidly improving.....Mrs. Robt. Crystal City, were Festus visitors Simpson and little son, Eugene, of Sunday. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA By W. H. Bowlin Mt. Olive Lodge No. 17, A. F. and A. M., will have their regular meeting Tuesday evening April 3, 8 p. m. at Masonic Temple, Oak Avenue and 9th Street, East., Knights of Pythias, Twin City Lodge No. 12, will meet in the Castle Hall April 3. All members are requested to be present. Visiting brothers are invited....The G. U. O. F. will soon organize in the K. P. Hall....Bethel Brotherhood will meet Sunday, April-1, at 3:30 p. m. at the church. All the young men are invited....Cedar Court No. 10, had a grand entertainment March 28. Mrs. Mable Horne's Orchestra played for the evening. Mrs. O. J. Thorpe, Chair man... Mr. J. W. Harrison is very slick. We hope he will have a speedy recovery... Mr. R. M. Methlock last week for the Windy City... Mr. and Mrs. Joo. Macella are contemplating housekeeping. They were quietly married March 7...Mr. H.-G. Price will give us a return engagement of "Schooldays" March 20, at the K. P. Hall... Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Blain will soon leave for a ten-days' visit to Ellsworth, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Blain are the proud parents of a baby boy... Mrs. Fred Gresham made a flying visit in the Polar City March 25. She returned to her office in Des Moines as postmistress. Bethel A. M. E. Church will hold their revival meeting in April...Mr. Sam Allnut is now train porter on the Rock Island from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis, Minn... Wanted, fifteen neat Colored boys or young men, must be reliable. Good chance for advancement. State age. Call from April 1 to May 1, 419 S. 2nd Street, East, upstairs, from 7 to 9 p. m. EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. By Mr. E. E. Williams Mr. Paul Samuels left Saturday for Chicago, where he expects to take up future residence. His wife will join him later...Mrs. E. E. Williams was in East St. Louis on business last week.....Rev. Searcy and eight of his members went to Brooklyn Sunday afternoon to a rally.....Mrs. Scott and Miss Augustine Fort, of Pine Oak, were in our city Sunday...Mrs. Wm. Brown is on the sick list....Rev. and Mrs. Searcy are expecting their daughter from Iowa this week. ST. CHARLES, MO. By R. Loper Mr. Jesse Brooks, of Springfield, Ill., made a short visit with his uncle, Mr. Robert, Jones, last week....Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hurd, of Columbia, Mo., spent a week in St. Charles on business....Mr. Henry, of St. Louis, visited his wife and family here Sunday....Mrs. Mary Matthews and daughter, Bessie, are here at the bedside of Miss Sarah Matthews, who is seriously ill....Rev. R. H. Smith, of Mexico, Mo., stopped over last week for a few hours' visit with his son, Mr. Ed. Smith....The K. of P. anniversary was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Hon. A. M. E. Loyd, G. C.; Prof. W. T. Ancell, G. K. of R. and S., and Mr. C. K. Robinson, Ex-Supreme K. of R., and S., were guests of honor. They were royally entertained by Mr. A. E. Moore, and given an auto ride over the city by Dr. T. J. Jackson....Dr. J. H. Williams, of Kansas City, Mo., Grand Master of U. B. F. Lodge, was a visitor here Monday and found every department of the lodge in fine condition....Mrs. L. R. Carter and daughter, of the Argus Staff, were visitors in St. Charles Saturday and Sunday....Franklin School boys would like to arrange baseball games with other schools having teams with boys ranging from twelve to sixteen years of THE ST. LOUIS ASSUS age. Those interested will please w the principal of Franklin School. Rev. S. B. Anderson preached the annual sermon Sunday to the K. P. Lodge. Let brother love continue. .The entertainment given by the pupils of the public schools for the A. M. E. Church was a success....Miss Fisher, the Oak Ridge teacher, was a visitor of Miss Addie Nance....Mr. L. King is on the sick list and has been very low....Mr. K. W. Brown departed for Oak Ridge, where he expects to do some scientific farming. .Mr. and Mrs. Fonce Lacy are the proud parents of a baby girl....The Lincoln Public School is progressing. Miss Ethel Cayto averaged 94 per cent in her eighth grade examination last week. Commel Wade, 92.7 per cent, John W. Mitchell, 90.7 per cent. .Mr. Willi. Beal, who has been in St. Louis for some time, has returned to the farm. The choir and some of the members of St. John's M. E. Church, gave a surprise party for Mrs. W. P. Allen last Monday evening. Mr. C. L. Alen, of St. Louis, was present also. A musical program with readings from Dunbar was rendered, after which refreshments were served. The guests presented Mrs. Allen with a beautiful dish. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Woolfork, Mrs. W. H. H. Brown, Mrs. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Alen, Mr. L. Smith, Mrs. R. Mitchell, Mrs. J. Gardon, Miss Feeda Mitchell, Miss Helen Brown, Miss J. Carter, Miss J. Simpson, Miss L. Jenkins, Mr. and Mr. K. D. Smith, Mrs. C. Debois, Mark Jenkins and Arthur'Oliver. Mrs. Lucy Mitchell, of Cincinnati, O., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Tempy Taylor...Mrs. Jane Manaway died March 20, and was buried the 21st. The Decatur Band gave an entertainment at the school Wednesday night...Miss Lenora Bridgeforth closed her school Friday night at Chicken Creek...Mr. Abe Butler, a highly respected citizen of Pulaski, and about 60 years old, died March 21. Reverends Johnson and Howard conducted the funeral. He leaves one sister, Mrs. N. Beasley, to mourn his loss...Mrs. F. Buford spent Friday night with Mrs. Jessie Jones... Misses Julia Mae Parker, M. U. Carter, and B. Coleman went to Wales one day last week. Miss Elsie Cayce and her sister, Mrs. Edith Cayce-Mellon, are both able to be out again after a short illness.... Several persons went to Shady Grove Thursday to the funeral of Mrs. Rachel Davis, age 79 years. The Knights of the Guiding Star of the East had charge of the funeral. Rev. C. W. Cole presided....Mr. Albert Davis, who has been suffering from a broken foot, is JACKSON. MO. DE SOTO, MO. PULASKI. TENN By J. K. Jones CAPE GIBARDEAU, MO. able to be out again.....Mrs. Jennie Franklin and Miss Clara Davis, of St. Louis, were in town last week.....The K. of P. and Court of Calanthe held their annual Thanksgiving Service at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Collection, $33.34.....The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. at Pleasant Green are still progressing.....About fifty families of Colored people have moved into the Smelterville District and are in the employ of Mr. Edward S. Kelley.....Mr Wm. Franklin, of Herculaneum, was here Sunday to attend the anniversary of the K. P.'s of which he is a member.....Prof. Madarikan Deniyi, a native of West Africa, lectured at the A. M. E. Church last Thursday night. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. By Mrs. L. Laird The K. of P. and Court of Calanthe held their annual sermon on the 25th, at Blackwell Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Theo. Morrison....The Sacramental Service was largely attended Sunday at Wellston A. M. E. Mission....The home of Mrs. M. Winchester-Howard was completely destroyed by fire on the 21st of March, and the family had a narrow escape of their lives. Mrs. Howard was overcome by smoke, and has been confined to her bed....Mrs. M. E. Goodwin, Wm. Shaw, Grant Morrison, J. B. Harrison and D. J. Laird visited the Parent-Teachers' Association at Kirwood on the 23rd, at the home of Mrs. Motley, on Filmore Ave. This being their first meeting, a large number was present, and showed a good spirit in the work. Mrs. Motley, president....Mr. Ben Parker is convalescent....Master Leo L. Voner is ill very. Mrs. Susie McMerty and daughter, Naomi, of St. Louis, visited relatives here last Sunday....Mrs. Evelyn Wooltrige and baby, of St. Louis, were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Nell Wheeler, last Sunday....Miss Marie Dickson and Grace Woods, of St. Louis, were pleasant visitors of Mrs. W. H. Russell, last Sunday. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. By Mrs. C. P. J. The Preachers' Conference met with Rev. Phillips Monday with all members present. The conference decided to have a committee from each church to make a list of the church going people. The conference will render a program, Sunday, April 1, at the M. E. Church in honor of Rev. Houston, who will soon depart for annual conference at Lexington, Mo. Rev. R. L. Phillips, president; Rev. W. H. Houston, secretary; Rev. T. Parrish, reporter...Miss Mae Carter, of Leeper, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. Jordan, of 805 Alice St.. Mrs. Irene Perry, who has been here at the bedside of her brother for some time, left Saturday for her home in Kansas City...The K. P. and Court of Calanthe had their annual sermon Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Chinn officiating. A short but interesting program was rendered: Solo by Mrs. J. Blue, a paper was read by Mrs. M. R. Wyatt, solo by Miss I. Black, an address by Prof. A. J. 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Hobson are the proud parents of a fine boy...Mrs. Grant-Phillips entertained the Stewardess Board at the A. M. E. Church last Tuesday night. A two-course dinner was served and a neat sum realized. FARMINGTON, MO. Three car loads of young people attended an entertainment at Bonne Terre Monday evening. They report one of "Aunt Dolly's Times"...Mr. Turner, of Parsons, Kans., has joined his wife here for a short visit with relatives...Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson were spectators at the American in St. Louis Saturday...Quite a number of persons were here from Coffin Sunday to witness the anniversary of the Knights of Pythias at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Spurlock preached a very appropriate sermon...Mrs. Ellen and, Dora Carson, of Potosi, were the guests of Mrs. M. Cayce, Saturday and Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams are the guests of Mrs. Lewis Burk...Mrs. Eliza Overton will discontinue house-keeping. She will rent her home in East Parmington, and live with relatives...Miss Mamie Burk is among the ill of this week...Misses Alice and Telma Swink were hostesses to the Industrial Club Monday evening. They proved themselves quite equal to the occasion...Mrs. A. Sims is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. J. Poston...The little misses at the cooking school, made light bread Saturday...Rev. A. Poston, of Festus, attended to business Asx Bathen PRICE 50 CTS Co. here Monday. He reports a successful conference year...The Queen of Honor Court, under the supervision of Mrs. W. I. Roberts, will hold its Palm Service at Castle Hall Sunday...The O. E. S. hold a chapter of sorrow, Sunday afternoon for Dr. O. M. Rickett, who recently passed away...Misses Dola Boddie and Odessa Cayce arrived from St. Louis Monday. If you would like to have more muscres, flowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Streightener. Prima, 20 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Robbie agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER CREAM AND SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER SOAP BEFORE X AFTER PRINTED BY CLEARS THE COMPANY KEEPS OFFER TO SEE WHAT CLEANS THE COMPANY The St. Louis Argus PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE ARGUS PUBLISHING COMPANY J. E. MITCHELL Managing Editor HERBERT T. MIDAOWS City Editor and Advertising Manager WILLIAM HAROLD KING Associate Address all Communication to ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bemont 1462 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.50 Six Months 1.00 Three Months .50 Single copy .95 Advertising Rates Purchased on Request Retired as second-class matter April 5, 1915 at the Port Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 5, 1915. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Front & Front, N. East 91st Street Chicago o'ne, Front & Front, Bopes Building Atlanta office, Front & Front, Chandler Building, Nashville o'ne, Front & Front, Independent Life Building. PLACE IT WHERE IT RIGHTFULLY BELONGS It is really amusing to read the charges made by the Democratic candidates, henchmen and the democratically inclined press that the Republicans by failing to include a plank on Americanism in their platform, are subjecting themselves to being called pro-German. Mr. Lionberger, Mr. Connett and others seem to forget that it is not the strained relations with Germany which has just afforded a chance for someone to be charged with being un-American; these gentlemen do not have to reach across the Atlantic to find a loop hole wherein there may be an opportunity to cast reflections; they have only to search the record of the Democratic party from the time of its incipiency; to find there, the most flagrant acts of un-Americanism that have ever disgraced a nation. Let Messrs. Lionberger and Connett and the editors of the democratic press disguise themselves as American Negroes and make a tour of the south; let them be subjected to the humiliation of riding in foul-smelling Jim Crow cars after having paid first-class fares; let them attempt to go in any southern eating house or restaurant to appease their hunger, and be driven out as though they were dogs; let them face a Negro-hating southern judge or Justice and be sentenced to a term in the chain-gang for daring to walk upon the sidewalk of a main street in a southern city; let them chance to stop off at Bowie, Texas, where their eyes will be greeted by this sign, "Nigger Don't Let The Sun Go Down On You;" let them gaze upon the ruthless act of a law-breaking mob, in its hellish pastime of burning a helpless Negro man or woman, because of some minor act of indiscretion; we say, let them in the disguise of an American Negro witness these things, and then let them place the charge of un-Americanism where it rightfully belongs: In The Cardle of The Democratic Party. A FULL RESPONSIBILITY. Prior to the recent primaries we advised the people of this city to vote for Mayor Henry W. Kiel as the choice of the Republican party of St. Louis, for mayor at the coming election next Tuesday. Subsequent to the primaries, we acknowleged our pleasure at the results and congratulated the voters upon their wise and splendid choice. We also told the colored people of this city that we fully realized the responsibility that we were taking upon ourselves by advising them to vote for Mr. Kiel. We are glad of the opportunity to again call the attention of the voters to a more important election (so far as the Negro is concerned) which is to take place next Tuesday, April 3rd. This time it will be a Republican who has made a good mayor and one who has done more for the Negroes of this city than any of his predecessors, and more than we could ever have the slightest hope of receiving from a Democratic. The Democratic party is waiting its opportunity to take from our people their political and civil rights. You are able to see the contrast, you should act according- Remember, the voting is an expression of character. He is an angrateful man who will smite the hand that feeds him: HEED THE LESSON OF RUSSIA.—O. AMERICA! "The duty to die for one's country should be predicated upon the right to live in one's country under equal laws and without degrading discriminations." The above quotation of the Hon. Oscar Straus, former Ambassador to Turkey and former Secretary of Commerce and Labor in Cabinet of ex-President Roosevelt, was heartily endorsed by Count Beakendorf, the Russian Ambassador in London during a recent interview between these two great men. The subject of the interview was principally the condition of the Jewish subjects of Russia and was brought about by the fact that Jews were taking their places in the present great European struggle on the side of their oppressors, the Russians. When one has read the interview mentioned above, he cannot keep the mind from turning to America, and while reports have it that America was the first to recognize and congratulate the new republic of Russia, the reader will wonder at the plight of the Negroes in America who are but half free and who have stood shoulder to shoulder with the Americans in all of her wars. Surely there must be a strain of sympathy in the heart of every Negro for the Jewish people and if it takes a great war to give a race of people their freedom, as has been the case of the Jews in Russia, then the American Negro cannot but yearn for war. The following editorial from the Globe Democrat of March 201917, is well worth reading: In a modernized Russia the Jews must naturally have place and recognition as citizens. One of the most ancient of races, it is not the least distinguishing characteristic of this people that they are so quickly responsive to all changes growing out of new material conditions in life produced by the progress of inventions and the utilization of newly discovered forces in nature. If not a surprise, accordingly, that among the first of the liberative aots of New Russia is the removal of disabilities from the Jews in that country. This is the incredible logic of the progressivism which began in the creation of the Duma a decade ago, and which could not assert itself while autocracy and bureaucracy remained in control of a veto power which could absolutely negative forward movements. A result of the great war now to be clearly foreseen is the better position MR. LOUIS ALBERT it will give the Jews in the world. A inevitably be a gainer in Poland, where there, and in other provinces of the United States. It is not impossible that, in will be taken guaranteeing equality of which will be included in the very will. In honorable and creditable service in Jew has definitely answered the accusation a disciple of a faith. He has well priced the step taken in Russia gratifies way for the making of a new Russian during Mr. Taft's administration bections of Jewish descent put under surrey new treaty with Russia will mean much in years following the close of the war. We have asked your indulgence that you may realize the close moral race question. America has her race questions between the whites and the which confronts America in the and in her other island possesses question is, and will be one of the in the development of every country. For the consideration, not complicated and so involved in no light or teaching that history. These questions were first four hundred years' history of of human experience in the control upon for warning or instruction. Madam Walker's Modern Factory (Continued from page 1.) Her work on earth was done. When time brought on a change—she saw Her life could not be sweet, With sister and her brother-in-law, But sorrows forever meet. She then resolved to find a way To give vent to her mind A companion with whom to stay Would convey her design. in the world. Already a gainer in India, Poland, whatever the governors of the Austro-Hungarian provinces in the Austro-Hungarian provinces in the very wide scope of the co-operative service in all of the armies; the accusation of not being he has well proved his citizenship; Russia gratifies Americans not only in new Russian treaty replacing the institution because of autocratic output under surveillance and detention will mean much to the commerce close of the war. your indulgence of the above the close relation that war or race question which involves whites and colored in the sierra in the Philippines, india and possessions. In-other-be one of the perennial and of every country wherein it ration, not to say settlement involved in prejudice and p that history affords should were first faced by the Spanish history of Spanish America in the contact of races the instruction or possibly for it will give the Jews in the world. Already a gainer in Russia, the Jew must inevitably be a gainer in Poland, whatever the government to be established there, and in other provinces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Balkan States. It is not impossible that, in the peace conference, some definite action will be taken guaranteeing equality of citizenship to the Jews in all countries which will be included in the very wide scope of the conference deliberations. In honorable and creditable service in all of the armies engaged in this war the Jew has definitely answered the accusation of not being a citizen of a state but a disciple of a faith. He has well proved his citizenship. The step taken in Russia gratifies Americans not only because it opens a way for the making of a new Russian treaty replacing the old one we abrogated during Mr. Taft's administration because of autocratic and bureaucratic violations of Jewish descent put under surveillance and detention in that country. A new treaty with Russia will mean much to the commerce of the United States in years following the close of the war. We have asked your indulgence of the above editorial in order that you may realize the close relation that war has, with an internal race question. America has her race question which involves not only the relations between the whites and colored in the southern states; but which confronts America in the Philippines, in Cuba, in Porto Rico and in her other island possessions. In other aspects the race question is, and will be one of the perennial and absorbing problems in the development of every country wherein it exists. For the consideration, not to say settlement, of a question so complicated and so involved in prejudice and passion and wrong, no light or teaching that history affords should be neglected. These questions were first faced by the Spaniards, and in the four hundred years' history of Spanish America there is a wealth of human experience in the contact of races that may be drawn upon for warning or instruction or possibly for reassurance. This she succeeded in, we find, For years they were at home— Doubtless all tears were left behind, She did not care to roam. But alas! that home was theirs no more, Father no longer stayed, Now mother and child must face the foe To plan and frame their way. Forgetting not the Savior Dear, She struggled hard to gain— She knew 'twas fate that helped to bear The cross and heal all pains. Her physical form was growing old, Her mind began to turn; To solve a mystery that was untold, And upon her nation burn— The thoughts of "More beauty can't be gained," Only that which nature gives us, No lovely hair, no fairer hand But only that—that's for us. This problem she has truly solved, And nations can now say Upon the roll of fame is carved And forever there will stay. This once poor girl who had no home No friends to give her aid Who started in her youth to roam Life's road and to make her way. She now has all her heart may ask, Her hope for years has come, By a dream she came to solve her task Her toilsome race is won. The tails, the struggles of her life, Are what we need to see; She did not ever work through strife, She thought how to be free. From hardest toil that to pay less Where life is not a bliss, And where the laborer sees nor rest, Neither joy receives a kiss. AM AWAY OLD CITIZEN PASSES AWAY Washington, Mo., Special to St. Louis Argus.—Mr. William Palmer, Washington, Mo., died at his home on High Street, Saturday, March 17, 1917, at 2:55 p. m., after an illness of six days, at the age of 71 years, 3 months. The deceased was born in North Carolina. He enlisted in Co. H. 126th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, March 11, 1864, at Duvals Bluff, Ark., and was honorably discharged September 15, 1865, at Springfield, Ill. After he was mustered out, in 1865, he came to Missouri, and located in Franklin County, at Washington. On April 28, 1869, he was married to Miss Rachel Wallace and to this union eight girls were born. Four of the children preceded him to the Great Beyond. He is survived by a widow, four daughters, Nellie, wife of C. J. Thameson, St. Louis, Lottie, wife of Otto Allen, Washington, Viola, wife of Ellis Gordon, St. Louis, and Cleopatra Palmer, who resides with her parents, Vera Tidwell, and fourteen, other grandchildren and son-in-law, W. E. Jones, of this city. Mr. Palmer was loved and respected --- --- This is a shadow, not the life, Of one who is the talker. Who can in golden letters write, Mme. C. J. Walker. Already a gainer in Russia, the Jew must whatever the government to be established, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Baltic, with the peace conference, some definite action of citizenship to the Jews in all countries, a scope of the conference deliberations in all of the armies engaged in this war the nation of not being a citizen of a state but owned his citizenship. Americans not only because it opens to treaty replacing the old one we abrogated, because of autocratic and bureaucratic violence and detention in that country. A much to the commerce of the United States war. ence of the above editorial in order relation that war has, with an interest which involves not only the red-colored in the southern states; but the Philippines, in Cuba, in Porto Rica sessions. In other aspects the race the perennial and absorbing problem country wherein it exists. to say settlement, of a question so prejudice and passion and wrongly affords should be neglected. faced by the Spaniards, and in the Spanish America there is a wealth of races that may be drawn or possibly for reassurance. by a host of friends, both white and Black, for his many sterling qualities and his friendly genial disposition. He was trustworthy, honest and a very useful citizen, a true friend, a loving husband and father. His fatherly affections were extended to each and every one of his fourteen grandchildren. His loyalty and devotion to his church, and all it stands for, was with him almost a passion, and whenever occasion offered an opportunity for the display of his Christian zeal and devotion he could be depended upon. His speech, action and influence were always on the right side. He lived the simple life in his home and his attachment for his wife and children was beautiful and sincere. They now mourn his departure, but the keenness of their sorrow will linger through the years as they miss his companionship and love. He was a sympathetic, tried and useful friend to every man, woman and child in the times of sorrow, sickness and death, and his entire life was an embodiment of the term friend in all its deepest and truest meanings. Time will soften the grief and assuage the sorrow of the aching hearts, but that home will never be the same place to its inmates that it has been in the past, because the light, life and spirit of the home has gone from it forever. It might be truthfully said of him as it was said of another, that he always plucked a thorn and planted a rose, where he thought a rose would grow. But let loved ones not memorialize him with tears and the insignia of grief, but by keeping fresh his memory and following his footprints, they shall find and know him in the Great Beyond $ \textcircled{2} $here parting never comes. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Toney Perry, Rev. J. L. Watson, and Rev. Perry Thurman, P. E., at St. John's A. M. E. Church, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday, March 20. Interment in City Cemetery. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral from other cities and towns. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK Special-meals Sundays and holidays. Extra meals if wanted. Sunday dinner served from 2 to 7 p.m. Mrs. Bettie Jefferson, proprietor, 3037 Lawton. QUINN CHAPEL There will be Quarterly Meeting at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, April 1. Preaching at 11 a. m. by the Presiding Elder, Dr. J. D. Barksdale, Rev A. R. Dobbins will preach the sacramental sermon in the afternoon. Visitors are invited to attend these services. Rev J. L. Watson. Pastor. AMERICAN "BROTH INCORPOR Largest C AMERICAN WOODMEN "BROTHERHOOD OF MAN" Clarence R. Campbell, 2952 Market. 21 Infant Darkina, 2952 Market. 21 Susin Carwell, 2706 Randolph. 80 Elizabeth Walker, 2324 Scott. 1 Morris Franklin, 523 S. 22nd. 20 Geo. Bailey, 2219 Walnut. 30 Judith Goins, Isolation Hospital. 30 Robert W. Walker, 3014 Garrison. HOWARD BOGGS DIED Mr. Howard Boggs, of 3717 Oregon Ave., was born August 11, 1845. He departed this life Saturday, March 24, 1917, at 11:45 o'clock at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 13 days. He leaves a wife, Mrs. H. Boggs, two daughers, Mrs. Placiele M. Boggs, and Mrs. Walter Simmons, and many other relatives to mourn his absence. IN MEMORIAM Boston, Mass., March 25, 1917. An affectionate tribute to the late Rev. Cassius M. C. Mason from one of his parishioners. Entered into life on the morning of Wednesday, March 21st, 1917, Rev. Cassius M. Clay Mason, for 39 years rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in the city of St. Louis. Grant him Thine eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. The sudden calling away—almost without warning—in the midst of his labors of this beloved priest of the church was a profound shock to the whole community, and to the members of his congregation comes as a personal bereavement. For to us he was not only our rector, but a courteous, kindly Christian gentleman and friend. His zeal and affection for all the work of the parish and its best interests, were as sincere and effective as human devotion and self-sacrifice could make them. His loving heart kept him near to humanity, and his "reverent spirit communed with God." In character he was masterful, yet truly priestly, and full of strenuous vitality. And though he now "rests from his labors," he has left an abiding memorial of his many virtues. And in his passing it may be truly said of him, "He being dead, yet speaketh." It is said that the light of certain stars is still reflected on the earth, after the stars themselves have passed from the firmament; so we may hope that it will be with the influence of this gracious life. We shall no longer see him face to face, but the world is better because he lived, and his influence will be unconsciously felt by all who knew and loved him. But how we shall miss him! For nearly forty years he has freely and faithfully rendered his service to the parish of All Saints. Very rarely was he absent from his accustomed place in the chancel. Seldom taking even a brief vacation: in win- tor's cold, and summer's heat, in fair weather or foul, we found him there, steadfast in the faith and quietly earnest in his convictions of truth and duty. Faithful, devout, gentle, patient, hopeful, loving true! Words are at best a poor vehicle to express our appreciation of a noble life. It seems almost an impertinence to say, "Well done, good and faithful servant of Christ," when he whom we so encourage has passed beyond the veil, and heard the encomium from greater lips than ours. Still it is our privilege to bear record of his work; for that lives after him. He loved truth and righteousness with the same ardor with which he hated falseness and baseness. He was an unwavering friend, as thoughtful, as generous, and as appreciative of little kindnesses as of great ones. Mindful of his calling as a priest of the church, he never lost an opportunity to exercise his office and ministry among the sick and suffering. His religious life was marked by a cheerfulness of spirit and simplicity of faith, accompanied by a firmness of conviction, and frankness of avowal which attracted all who knew him, and commanded their sincere respect. For, after all, a consecrated Christian life, is "earth's best witness to the life divine." He has won that rest which remaineth for the people of God. Most gently the summons came at the last, and his peaceful spirit passed from suffering to still more perfect peace. "The strife is o'er, the battle, done; The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun." IN MEMORIAM In memory of my baby boy, William E. Emory, who departed this life March 31, 1916. Just a year ago today, A young life was quietly snatched away, He was Mother's baby son, Loved and missed by every one. He had to go, his time had come, God's will, not ours, must be done. Sadly missed by mother, brother, relatives and friends. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my dear beloved baby, Ernest Clifford Cook, who departed this life April 5, 1911, age 6 years. Gone but not forgotten Where the flowers gently wave, Lies the one I love so dearly, In his lonely, silent grave. Peaceful be your sleep, darling baby, For 'tis sweet to breathe your name, In life I loved you dearly, In death I do the same. Sadly missed by Minnie Cook, mother. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of my dear husband, who died one year ago today. One year has passed since you left me in sorrow, Sad was the shock I received on that day, But soon we shall meet and enjoy forever, In the home of our Savior who called you away. Sincerely, your wife, Lulu Burton. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phones: Delmar 922; Lindell 5690 4107 Finney Ave. ODMEN MAN" COLO. nsurance SOCIETY Little Elinor Hancock, 4049 Finney, is quite ill. Mrs. Mable G. Turner, of 3149a Pine St., is much better. Mrs. Addie Ridgeway, of 5621 Berlin Ave., was confined to her bed last week. Mrs. B. Williams, of 2622 Mills St., who has been ill, is now able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, of Farmington, were in the city over Sun- day. Mrs. Emma Davis, of 410a S. Garrison, has been ill but is much improved at present. Mrs. James T. Cole, 2958 Finney, is at Dr. Bailey's Hospital for a surgical operation. Mr. Delmar Jones is still confined to his home with a lame hand. He is much improved at present. The Aquarium Club was entertained last Wednesday evening at the Cascade Studio, 4327 West Belle. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McAlister, 4336 Cote Brilliante, were the guests of relatives in Decatur last week. Mr. John Mapp, of 2927 Lawton, is in San Antonio, Tex., for a ninety day stay. He reports a fine time and will return about June 25. Mrs. Ella Lee Walker, of 3011 Laclede Ave., who has been ill for the past five weeks, is much improved at this writing. Mr. Anderson Russell, the underiaker, who has been ill for some time, is spending a few weeks at Excelsior Springs, Mo., in search of health. Rev. Scott Chinn will hold a revival at Union Memorial Church for two weeks. Every man and woman and child is invited to attend. Mr. Crittenden Clark, Atty., with offices at 1403 Market St., after spending ten days at Excelsior Springs, Mo., for his health, has returned to the city and resumed his law practice much improved. Mr. W. J. Austin, Jr., of 1010 N. Lefflingwell, and Miss Hattie Mae Ford, of 3331 Lawton, were united in holy matrimony Sunday morning. Rev. B. F: Abbott officiated. Mr. G. W. Fullerton, of 3113 Pine St., has returned to the city, after spending three weeks in Arkansas with his father, who has been very sick. Brother David Jones, the teacher of the brotherhood Sunday school class, at Union Memorial, is still looking for the men at 9:30 a. m. every Sunday morning. Prof. Samuel Brown, 4424 West Belle, a Sumner High School instructor, will occupy the pulpit at Central Baptist Church Sunday on account of the illness of the pastor, Rev. Geo. E. Stevens. Mrs. Preston Thompson, of Chicago, was in the city last week owing to the death of her little grandson, Eugene Jackson, son of Mrs. B. J. Jackson, of 4410 Muffitt Ave. She was also the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Rodgers, of 2618a Clark Ave. Through the efforts of Mr. E. Hawkins, manager of the Municipal Bath No. 4, the Park Department has opened a branch library where the public may be accommodated. Books are issued every Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at which time interesting stories are told the children who attend swimming and gymnasium games daily. Elder J. H. Anderson, pastor of Church of God and Saints of Christ, is arranging to attend the Feast of the Lord's Passover, at Columbus, Ohio, April 13, 1917. Anyone wishing to attend will do well to see Elder Anderson for rates. The Carnation Needle Work Club was entertained by Mrs. Golden, 4322 Garfield, Ave., March 23. After the business was transacted, the hostess served a delightful lunch. There were two visitors, Mrs. Evans, of 4222 Garfield, and Mrs. Porter, of 4255a Lucky St. Our next meeting will be with Mrs. C. Williams, 2722 Adams St. Mrs. R. Ransome, president; Mrs. L. Lambert, secretary; Miss V. Andrews, reporter. The Nasturtium Embroidery Club met at the residence of Mrs. Robinson, 4272 Finney, March 15. Two hours were spent in crocheting and embroidering. Half hour was taken for business. Fourteen members were present. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess at 5 o'clock. The president wants all members to be present at the next meeting, to elect officers. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Brown, 2006 Goode. Mrs. Black, president; Mrs. Holaster, secretary; Mrs. Bohanon, reporter. Mr. John Jones, 4418 Lucky, has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., to recuperate. The customary Palm Processional will be observed at All Saints Church Sunday. Mrs. Effie Bush, 4270 Cote Brilliante, is confined to her bed with an attack of la grippe. Mrs. John Jones, of Arsenal Ave., will have a children's party, Saturday, in honor of her small daughter. Miss Florence Chisholm, of the Y. W. C. A., who was summoned to Florence, Als., on account of the illness of her brother, reports his death. R. P. Hamlin, international secretary, Y. M. C. A., after spending nearly two weeks at St. Louis, East St. Louis and suburbs, in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. work, will depart Sunday. Miss Myrtle Johnson, bookkeeper at the Argus office, had a call from the School Board this week to fill a place as a teacher in the public schools of this city. Mrs. Nan Underwood-Milton returned to Philadelphia this week accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Virginia Under wood and grandmother, Mrs. Mariah Roach, to make their future home. Mr. Albert Burgess, senior warden of the All Saints Church, who accompanied the remains of the late Rev. Father C. M. C. Mason to Baltimore, is expected home Saturday, March 31. Mrs. M. Lott, of 6128 Minerva, surprised her husband Wednesday night with a birthday party. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and tulips. There were about sixteen present, and everyone was glad that they were there. The Musical Concert at McPheeter's Church, last Wednesday evening, under the management of Mrs. Estella S. Scoggins, was largely attended, and well received. It was indeed a musical treat. We wish to extend a vote of thanks to all who assisted with the program, and to the public also for their loyal support. Rev. L. J. Washington, Pastor; J. L. Taylor, Clerk. The Alpha Normal Class, of St. Paul S. S., met at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Calhoun, 2927 Lawton, Tuesday night, March 23, and discussed their routine of business. The hostess served a delightful lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Hortense R. Riley, 2726 Adams St. Miss M. Johnson, president; Mrs. J. W. Evans, teacher; Mrs. Hortense Riley, secretary. Mrs. Belle Duvall, of 4438 McPherson Ave. was hostess to the Melrose Art Club Friday, March 16. There were fifteen members present, and one visitor, Miss Reed. After the work hour of crocheting, the hostess served a delightful lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Stella Denem, 4278 Cote Brilliante, Friday, April 6. Mrs. B. Duvall, president; Mrs. U. Jones, secretary; Mrs. E. Jackson, reporter. Mrs. Stella McPike, of Montgomery, Mo., who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Banks, has returned to her home. The Booklovers' Club met March 17 at the residence of Miss Ann Crosthwait. Mrs. Frank L. Williams gave an enlightening talk on the life of Victor Lohr. The limited time prevented her from giving all the subject matter she had gathered as the subject was a vast one. Mrs. Maggie Cahn gave an extensive exposition and review of Les Miserables which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. B. Grady was reporter for the evening and gave many interesting current events. PRUDENCE CRANDALL CLUB Woman in American Literature, the subject for discussion Saturday, March 23, 1917, was well planned by Miss Greene, the teacher. The life and works of the following women were reported on: Lydia Maria Child, Alice and Phoebe Cary, Helen Hunt Jackson, Prudence Crandall, Frances Willard, Mary Rice Livermore, Harriett Beecher Store, Visitors, Miss Wertie Blackwell and Miss Naomi Suell, of East St. Louis, Miss M. Kennedy was the hostess, Miss Campbell, of East St. Louis, will be the April hostess. G. I. Dickson, President. Julia Davis, Secretary. Mrs. Julia Goodrich is again in her own home at 2348 Michigan Ave., which she had to leave a few months ago on account of fire. MATINEE TEA A grand informal matinee tea will be given Easter Sunday afternoon, April 8, at the Cascade Studio, 4327 West Belle. Magnificent decorations have been planned for the occasion, and a four-course menu will be served free to all. A hearty welcome awaits you, and as usual a jolly good time must assured. From 1:00 to 6:00 p. m. Admission, 25 cents. J. and L. Smith, managers. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES Nelson Casey.....2418 N. Goode Mrs. Edith Reynolds.....4261 N. Market Louis L. Jeffries.....Belleville, Ill. Mrs. Rosie Alexander.....Belleville, Ill. Harry Edward Shelton.....1706 Biddle, Rear Bessie Elizabeth Abernathy.....1360 Hamilton Clarence Gosey.....701a N. 22nd Mrs. Eliza Smith.....701a N. 22nd Frank W. Stanley.....3403 Pine Mrs. Arizona P. Luckey.....3225 Pine Robert Rogers.....1615 Cass Mrs. Minnie Gardner.....1615 Cass Elijah Anthony.....2628 Lucas Margarette Pearl Boldin..... 3111 Lucas Robert Stevens.....Sparta, Ill. Mrs. Jessie Burk.....Sparta, Ill. Theo. Washington.....3008 Laclede Mrs. Mattie Gorham.....3008 Laclede Daniel C. Cook.....4422 Maffitt Mrs. Annie Walton.....4126 Harris Johnnie Boyd.....2140 Walnut Gertrude Rose.....3111 Lucas John Beal.....2922 Lucas Mabel Henderson.....6173 Bertha Robert Morgan.....1410 N. 14th Emma Tuller.....1410 N. 14th Robert J. Kemper.....4600 Lindell Patience Vinson.....3962½ Fairfax Clayton Clifford Henderson.....2943 Pine Minnie Johnson.....3309 Laclede U. S. CORPORAL KILLS SELF RATHER THAN GUARD TEUTONS Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., March 25.—Corporal Frank E. Zellmak, of L Company, Seventeenth United States Infantry, shot himself, his companions said, rather than stand guard over German interned sailors here. He was a native Hungarian. His body was sent to his former home in Rochester, N. Y., today. United States troops assigned to guard the German sailors to be moved here from Philadelphia arrived today. BREWERS DESIRE LIQUOR REFORM Speaking for Brewers' President, Gustave Fabet, W. H. Austin Lays Blame for Bad Saloons on Legislators Milwaukee, Wis.,—"The brewers of the United States are in earnest in their desire for reform in the retail liquor trade. They stand ready to back any reasonable movement for the enforcement of existing laws, and, if these do not cover the need, they are ready to aid in the enactment of laws that will. They believe, however, that if the existing statutes are strictly enforced, they will be found, generally speaking, to be adequate." NEW DECORATING FIRM The Famous Decorating and Painting Company, a new firm organized by Negroes, has located at Newstead and North Market. The members of the company are Wm. H: Holloman, T. A. Johnson and G. H. Clay. All are experienced and well known tradesmen and are recognized as three of the best Negro mechanics in St. Louis. The firm is the only one of the kind in this city and aside from doing a general exterior and interior decorating and painting business will offer opportunities for young men of the race to learn the trade. STABBED IN ARGUMENT Sylvester Gordon, 3107 Pine St., was wounded by being stabbed by an unknown-person at the corner of Ewing and Lawton Avenues. According to statement to the police, Gordon claimed that after a heated argument with three strangers, two of the men held him while the third cut him with a small knife. After being treated at the hospital, he was allowed to go home where he lives with his mother, Mrs. Jane Bracy. He stated that he could identify his assailants if arrested. Witnesses were: Taylor Allen, 3017 Lawton and Monroe Sermon, 3411 Pine St. SAYS DEMOCRATS DON'T FULFILL PROMISES James Edwards, 4171a Fairfax Ave., who was one of the organizers of the 23rd Ward Negro Democratic Club five years ago, has bolted the organization. Edwards says, although the Democrats have been elected to several state and city positions, they have never given a job to the Negroes of the club who have supported them. The Republicans, through Committeeman Jas, N. McKelvey, have given the Negroes of the ward appreciative representation on the city's pay roll. Edwards says, it is not just to vote meat and bread from these men and their families and for that reason he has withdrawn from the Democratic organization. MOUND CITY CO. CLUB The ladies of Mound City Co. C. U. R. K. of P. met Tuesday evening, March 13, and organized a club to be known as the "Mound City Ladies' Club," with the following officers: Mrs. P. Crawford, president; Miss Mae Russell, secretary; Mrs. L. Slayton, treasurer; Mrs. Geo. Ellie Chaplin, Miss F. Jones, reporter. All ladies of Mound City Co. C. are invited to join and boost for the Supreme Encampment. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST Our 2,000 dime rally was last Sunday, March 25. We did not get all of our dimes, so we are asking all members and friends to be at our Fish Fry and Barbecue at 4064 Finney, April 4. Bring your dime. Elder J. H. Anderson, pastor. Georgia Armstead, daughter of Gus Armstead, please answer and give address in regard to real estate at Knob Lick, Mo. H. P. Bave, 4167a Hertling Place. CARONDELET NEWS One of the most unique affairs among the younger set was a birthday party tendered Master Virgil McKnight by his parents Saturday, March 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. Music and numerous games were indulged in and prizes were awarded to the successful ones. This was Virgil's fourteenth birthday and fourteen guests were present. He was the recipient of many useful presents. After refreshments were served each left, thanking Virgil for the pleasant afternoon frolic. We are glad to hear that Mr. L. W. Field and Miss Ada McField are convalescing. The Corinthian Sunday School is loath to see these two faithful workers from their post of duty. Mrs. Mattie Bowman is out again, looking well, in fact she looks like the old reliable. We regret to say that Mrs. O. K. Garret is suffering from an attack of la gripe. Don't forget the rally at Corinthian Baptist Church Sunday, April 1. SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS EPIS COPAL CHURCH PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock and at 1b o'clock, one of the ministers of Christ Church Cathedral will conduct the services. There will be evening prayer at 8 o'clock. Rev. Z. B. T: Phillips, the eloquent rector of St. Peter's Church, will be the speaker Wednesday night, April 4. On Good Friday night, Rt. Rev. Frederick Potee Johnson, Bishop Condator of the Diocese of Missouri, will preach. All are cordially invited to attend these services. PALM SUNDAY OBSERVED AT LANE TABERNACLE C. M. E. CHURCH On last Sunday Dr. N. L. Smith, the pastor, preached two powerful sermons. The vast audience was captivated by his masterly effort. Every heart was touched by the power of the Holy Ghost. On next Sunday Dr. Smith will preach special sermons in keeping with the occasion. The subject for the morning service will be "Success and Failure." At the evening service he will preach using for his subject "Blessings in Diaguise." At 3 p. m. m. Rev. S. B. Wallace, pastor of East St. Louis C. M. E. Church, will preach a special sermon to the ladies. At the close of the sermon, the Lord's Supper will be administered. The Epworth League and Missionary Society will meet at 6 p. m. Dinner will be served by Mesdames N. L. Smith and R. M. Murphy. All are invited. Each person attending Sunday morning will receive a piece of palm. ANNUAL SERMON Masonic Courts H. of J., will hold their annual Palm Sunday Services Sunday, April 1, 1917, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, corner Lucas and Garrison Avenue, 2 'o'clock sharp. All heroes meet in the ladies' parlor at 1:30 'o'clock. Zenobia Shoulders, M. A. M.* Cora L. Grayson, Sec. Y. WATCH YOUR STEP! When at New York City visit the Woman's Exchange and Beauty Parlor, 135 W. 132nd St. Mine. R. B. Fields Voting, Prop. Phone M-199. WANTED—Several young ladies to represent the Argus. Must be neat and good appearance. No experience necessary. The right kind can make from $15 to $25 per week. Apply at once at St. Louis Argus Office, 234 Market Street, between 4 and 5 p. m. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my dear relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of my beloved husband, Ewing Jewell, and for the beautiful floral offerings, and Rev. S. Earr for his words of sympathy. The bereaved wife, Nannie E. Dickson Jewel. EASTER SERVICE AT CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CHURCH. 2727 LAWTON There will be special Easter services at this church in connection with our rally for the benefit of the building fund Easter Sunday night at 8 o'clock p.m. Rector Weatherford will deliver the principal address. Subject: "Christ Is Risen As He Said." Other spiritual advisers will be present to entertain you. On Palm Sunday flowers will be used instead of palms. Everybody invited. J. S. Weatherford, Rector, Mrs. M. Owens, Secretary. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Ball, April 9, at Pythian Hall. PERSONAL BEAUTIFUL HAIR AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE System taught by mail or at College For further information, write the SLAUGHTER SYSTEM $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. ISSUES: 8 To 6:00 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) With EACH Same Dentist, Waits on You Every Time You Goal! FOUND AT LAST 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, sts. And an excellent remedy for douches. These facts are verified by many testimonies of both races. Agents wanted everywhere. For particulars call or write, A. B. Green, 6339 Wagoner Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Ball, April 9, at Pythian Hall. LOST RELATIVES : Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Nelson, formerly of Memphis Tenn., should notify Captain Johnson of the Laclede Station or the Argus office. His sister, Mrs. Branch, wishes to hear from him. PULLMAN PORTERS Invitations for the Benevolent Order Pullman Porters' Banquet. Tuesday April 10, can be had at 2711a Laclede Ave. George J. Alexander, See y. SPECIAL DEPUTIES We are pleased to announce that Mr. J. T. Bush, Prof. E. D. Hamilton, and Mr. J. R. Lansing, and Mrs. G. Thomas are specially authorized to take applications for membership in the St. Louis Camp of American Woodmen. The campaign for 1,000 members is on at special dispensation of $3.00. Geo. C. Martin, National Deputy. Agents Wanted To Handle DERMATAS HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY! For Particulars, Tadpress Mrs. P. W. Dunavant 148 Walnut St. St. Louis, Mo --- 2753 WALNUT ST WELL, I TELL YOU, JUST STEP IN And Look at My Five Point Motor Player, 1917. We Have the Only One in St. Louis A Why can't I give you the same or better inducements offered by any dealer when I am backed by a $4,000,000 capital! I can and do sell at manufacturer's price. My showroom is small, but great is its factory resources. You don't have to pay the middlemen's prices when you buy from me. Prices same as from the factory to your home. Player pianos, from $400 to $1,000; uprights, $50 to $500. You don't need to worry if times get hard, we can carry you as long as anyone. Phone Bomont 1792W or call at my store, 2905 Laclede Ave. C. H. Watkins. FOR SALE Brick cottages in Elbeardsville, on monthly payments. Great bargains. If you are in the market, see me at once. Hutchins Inge. Douglass Hotel Building, 2645 Lawson Avenue. - $1. LOUIS oA Negro Business ... DIRECTORY mage 6 ONE (INSERTION ~ Personal, jness and Pro- fegsional Business Chances, - Far or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; mihimum Be. Help Wanted, Situations Want- ed, For Rent Rhoms, Rooms and Bogrd, 5c per line; mini-| mum loc. ‘ Display A is 50c per inch Special Hates ( ne-time Ads. ‘ OULvEr's DRUG STORE The old’ Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Out rate prises This) tere ia often imitated, but never ey A BIG BABGAIN Por sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, cellar, water is hense, gos, and good cistern water om the outside, two porches on north and eouth sides, Granitoid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,200, caa be bowght for $1,800 cash. Call and te pet ast Bonhomme Ave. Apply of Bouhomme Ave., Clayton, Me. Aah ter Daniel White. (ea FOR SALE: The owner says '*sell.?? This is the best bargain on .W. Belle. A five and six room single flat. Gas and electric fixtures, sefitat condition, Terms, Tes ae Mitchell, 2341 Market. Phone, “Bout: 1452. t= t FOR RENT--Neatly furnished front and back rooms, with conyenivrices: 3228 Pine St. FOR RENT—Three single rooms and bath, furnished; electric lights and telephone free. Forest 3895M. t MEN. WANTED WANTED.—25 building, _wreckera, Steady employmiat, Good. wages. Coben-Swartz Kail and. Steel Co. 23 Branch St. = WANTED—Men for sewer work, steady job, two: years’ work. Apply at the Gilt Edge News Co. 2303 Mar- ket street, 7°” MEN WANTED; Colored mea 21 to 35 years of age, wishing. positions 9s sleeping cur porters or train porters on Missouri routs, write for ipptica: tion blank aad information. No ex: perience tecessary, . INTER-RAILWAY, DEPT. 110 Indianapolis, Ind. Cae PABTNER ‘WANTED.—Want a Dusiness partner with cash of: $300, to ge one-half. ‘Interested truck farm: ing, poulty and bog-raising, with stand at 2024 Laclede, “Farm at Barnhart, Mo, 20 miles from St. Louis. RB. 8. Hamilton, HOR SALE: To Colored people, four lute an Fwirmount Park. Cheap, In- quire of Mra. F. Ryser, 5000 Geraldine Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. : FOR RENT: Furnished “rooms for men, With or without. board, Up- stairs,2042 Morgan FOR RENT: Plats for Colored, Four rooms and bath, seoud’ floar., $14.00. Foar rooms on first door,’ $12.30, $03: Cass Avenue. . FOR RENT: Throe rooms, moder couverience, Children not desirable. Rent very reasonable. ‘Phone Colfax 932 M. Mtr. S. Grant, 3048 Marnice, ? 3-9.) FOR SALE: One lot (50x125) South. Kinloch. Price $300 or will trade. What have you?, ‘Address Mr, Steg- gann, 1431 Hodiamont Ave, St Louis Missouri. FOR RENT—Modern 3 and 9 room flats, bath, ete. First class condition. 3210 Lucas Ave. To Anspect, phone Lindell 3290. : * ROOM WANTED—A respectable couple yrould like to, reat furnished room’ in respectable family. Phone Lindell 1864 W. lees FOR RENT: Respectable family of two have ® neatly furnished room for couple dr geatiemen. Gall “Lindell 1s64W. - -FOR SALE Brick house, six soe bath, gas amd furnace: Open every Sunday sfterneon at three o’closk. Terms, cheap. 4259 W. Belle. ——_—— rooms, with modern conveniences, POR RENT: Nestly furnished front room second floor, with or without Resrd, 1004 N. Lefingwell, « Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. ~ Headquarters YM. C. A. Building | 102 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, - ‘OHAS. 8. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Intetior Decerater First-Class Werk. r Prices Reasonable 3139 Fair Avenue, = | HOW ARE YOUR EYES? You cannot afford to neglect yod eyes, Ii they bother you, have them tested free, Glasses fitted from 61.08 ay Fifteen years’ experience. OK. WILLIAM KNIGHT, 2335 "Market Se. CHAS. H.. SMITH ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor, We will wire your old or new house ‘and furnish you fx tures and give you six months to om veat to pay for it’ Fans rented, sold and repaired. eae “The rove it RE } 2 £ —* "Phe violets - A aeed your | gota noe And- others ~t Call or write me, 2311 Morgan. Beamont 870R. Chas H. Smith Real gold-Alled K tor, only one dollar, Money back if you want it Bale Monday and Tuesday at Harry @. Dongiass, Preseription Drag- Gist Quality and Bervise Store, 2400 North Pendleton Avenue. We setually sell you the genuine gold-filled cyeglassos or _ apectacle frames, guaranteed to assay I-10th 12- ‘Karst gold filled, and to wear for ten years, Bimilar glasssa elsewhere, $2.50 up. With these frames is 2 pair of our genuine periscopic erystal lenses, fitted free by our expert optisian, who has had years of experience in fitting glasses. For only one dollar. Special Yonses extra. $3.50 rimless glasses. $2.35; $5.00 bifosals, two pairs in one. for $3.00, Similar glasses cleewhere. 94.00 and 96.00. MARKET STREET. CLINIC DR LOUIS RUSH © Is atilla . RN Market St.” rea Consultation and Examination Hours’ ¥30a m to R330 pm NEW PENSION Laws . ‘The New Pension Law takes in wid- owe and Colored: soldiers as well aa others. ‘Write us for eopy: of new law and know your rights. Send 20 cents, Send ‘to Fitugerald & Delp, Pension Ageney, Indianapolis, Ind. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL Odd Fellows’ Hall 2923 Morgan Stree. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to _ptivase recep- ons, Rent very ible. See sanitor or call the steretary’s office Phone, Delmar 4299) FOR RENT, Fursished room for gen- themam only. .1025 Pendleton Ave. WANTED: Girls for baseball team, Call 2704 Lawton Ave., Birdie Jackson, + POR RENT: Nicely, furnished room. Gentleman preferred. All conveniences. Near ear line. 1516 Goode Ave, FOR SALE: Kitchen table, chairs, washing and cooking utensila, carpet, telephone stand and carpet sweeper. + Rertland "Place, near Hamilton. Hotel. oe entice POR RENT—3 rooms’ on first floor and bath. Apply 4219 West Belle. eevee POR RENT: Neatly room for gentleman only. “40tSe Wet Bolle this - THR BT. LOUIS ARGUA Seca 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 peo- ply who have bought in South Kinloch Park, If there is any difference, the Colored people have ae getting the Dest of it, because South Kinloch Park is nearer the city and. has better street ear sarviee. ‘The good Colored people of South (Kinloch Park have built themselves 9 little city of which- they have a right to’be proud. More than a hundred homes, three churehes, and a splendid public school have been built in the last few years. And now we have something sew that is going to mean a biggor and bet- ter South Kinloch Park. We have been able to induce a num ber of white people of good. standing to come in with us and ¢o-operate with us—to help with their money, theiy in- fluence and their good will to’ make South Kinloch Park a bigger and bet- ter 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 —becnuse wo believed they would help South Kinloch Park. ‘We have always besa rendy to give fond to schools and public institutions at a nominal prite—becausa we believed they would help’ South Kinloch Park. ‘And now we are giving land to a cer- tain number of white people of good standing at a nominal price because wo believe their money, their influence and their good will are going to help South Kinloch Park. If you have ny‘ friends who bave been thinking of buying, urge them to come out now, because there are bigger and better things in store for South Kinloch, Park. OLIVE STREET TERRACE REALTY COMPANY. : ee oe Dr DR. FRED-“222)f) : CE? | ge ]] : a yy : 5 SoS Wut TENER Whitens dark or brown skin. Bleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blem- | ishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See That You Get the Genuine _ Kingston, Ga., Dec. 4, 1916. Jacob's Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga.: .” Gentlemen:- Ihave usec one-box >f your Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin _ Whitene: and I like it fine, Indeed, my skin is much : whiter and ia clear of pimpler. 1 will ask you to.send me: another box of it, also send me a bar of the soap. Yours very truly, . PEARL MOORE. * BO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS : Sold by druggists, or sent direct, for 25c, post- - paid. Write Jacobs’ Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. WHAT SERVICE MEANS ‘Write that word high in all thinking and planning and work. It is the slo ‘yan every true American ¢itizen must ‘square up to. It is not true merely because he waid it but President Wil son said recently what is -tremen dously true: “The course of this nation is marked out clearly for the next decade at least. What we shall do after that depends upon what we will to do, but for the wext ten years America must be: in Position to help other nations,” ‘The first step in reaching that pos!- tion ‘of service is to do the plain duty Wwe owe. to each other—to pay our Dills s0 all other men can pay theirs, to square up all ‘our accounts with cash or discount paper, and declare a new and popular emancipation of er- erybody from every floating obligation @ BE SURE TO PAY UP ; i Te promote good feeling among your neighbors and acquaint #| - ances, hunt up those, whom you ewe money. and square the ad “# count during Pay-Up Week Don’t wait on the other fellow, ‘See him firt—and liquidate, Afterward, meet your obliga: tiene the first day of each- month, If you owe more tham you can pay all at one throw, Pay what you can. Let your creditora/know that you haved"t: forgotton your debts. it's only falr-to them—and it’s valuable to you. You are a fortunate man Hf your credit ie A Nat. | ( Pay-Up! Pay-Up! Pay-Upl WONDERFUL Spirit Medium MH AN Ww CA 2 oe ¥ Possessed of many strange secrets, im: Foesenied of many strange secrets, more wen amber of the Great While Cucle’ of ie ton as the lone of OcvuleGeteaer? er Errellen of the atime Work Ausociation, je talla you exactly what troubles or: worries pint whet wil ring access, aecret you shout ft charm, facinate: how to consrol eomdl tions to gain your wish in bosinees, love, oF mar Size how to win tholave of any ena oven, mile Sxagi whom and when you will merry. aad oar fare, ormate no charge. Call and eee for poor Saiz “All boninoes aucredly confidential.” Medl = READINGS, fo CENTS. @2il-A EASTON AVE. Geaduate qf’ Boston esearch Society Landon, and Occult College of Indic Diplomas in For Sale Best bargain on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. 4411W. Belle. See .. : J. E. Mitchell, > Argus Office PIPE FITTER | Steam and Hot Water Radiator | Berke Raped. "Galt ts E,'M: Paschall * 4814-a Licky St. Louis, Ma B. E. BRAUN. TALOR Wormerty of G4 Easton Ave.) REMODELING, CLEANING AND PRESSING SUITS MADE TO ORDER PRICES REASONABLE 4233 Exston Ave. ‘St. Louis oy ‘The cocking and sewing classed of, the Banneker Evening. School, Lsiess aad Ewing Aves, offer splendid opportani ties to. women and young gitle wishing inptrestions ts these branches. The school {a open every Monday, .Wednee- day ‘asd Friday “rom 7 to 9 pm Everything ia fren. x 7 “see THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER “Will Promote a Full Growth of ~ Hair, . Will’ also” Restore: the Strength, Vitality and the Beaa- ty of the Hair.. If your Hair is Dry.and Wiry Try _ East India Hair Grower | If you are bothered with Fal- ling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp | or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. aes The remedy contains -medical pro) ties that gato the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, ‘helping nature do. its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky.. 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In successful. use over eighty. years, - Many imillions of boxes sold all over the country to satisfied’ users. BEWARE of all substitutes. Substitutes may be harmful, even dangerous. » Insist-upon getting what you want - the old, reliable “SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and Soap: fe MADE ONLY BY s : Wr Wages Dog @ 1512 Atlantic Ave., . - +> Brooklyn, N. ¥. Write for a sample-of Palmer’s “Hair-Success” Dressing, the : best liair pomade on the market. faze | PS) RS wecrae Ss Pee Donel DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO- J sey Cry, NJ. a6 o ee ‘ Advertise in Ane OG SH We ene ag romeo Sar eet 9 Friday, 10 basket coal dealers in the city since: September, In September we sold 18,- 000 baskets of coal at 10 cents per bas- ket, October, 19,500, November, 21,000, December, 22,050; in January, at 3 for 25 cents, 13 for $1.00, 28 for $2.00; 24,- 000 were sold. February, 33,122, Banks and Watkins are ready for ice customers now and will be. whes the hot months come. Phone your orders in. Banks and Watkins, 310 8. Ewing Ave., main office. Phone, Bomont 732. LE. BANKS SIN By REV. B. B. SUTCLIFFE Moody Bible Institute. Chicago TEXT—He did eat.—Ger 3:6. From these three words, all the sorrow and suffering, all the distress and the despair in the world have come. But for these words, and what they imply, there would never have been a funeral, nor an aching heart; never a tear on the face of any human being. PETER H. The Fact of Sin. The conscience bears witness that man is a sinner. The highest philosophy bears witness and the Word of God fully confirms the witness of conscience, philosophy and experience, that man is a sinner. The Nature of Sin. It was a very simple thing which man did. There was nothing evil in the tree of which he did eat, for God had declared that this tree, together with all others in the garden, was very good. It was just one step that he took, but it was like a step over a precipice. It needed no second step. A very simple thing, in but in eating he doubts God's love, for he had been assured of God's love, he would have been assured that the commands of God were for his highest good. But doubting God's love, he acts apart from God, choosing his own way rather than God's, and so becomes a sinner. His own way was not necessarily an evil way, as man calls evil, but it was not God's, and therefore sin came in. Secondly, in eating he doubts God's word. This is necessarily the second step, for he who doubts God's love will doubt God's word, and doubting God's word, he acts contrary to God and becomes criminal. Sin is not merely the disease of which some sentimentalists speak, but sin is a crime, carrying a penalty which must be met. Thirdly, in eating, he disputes God's authority. And so he acts in spite of God, and thereby becomes a rebel and enemy. This, then, is the nature of sin. It makes the one whom it touches to be not only a sinner but a criminal, guilty before the bar of God's justice, and an enemy against God's government. The sinner, then, is one who would overthrow God and place himself on the throne of the universe. The Results of Sin. The first result of sin is shame, which is seen when, they strive to hide their nakedness with the aprons of fig-leaves. These aprons speak of their attempt, to clothe themselves with a righteousness which will make them comfortable in the presence of each other, a self-righteousness adopted to hide their shame. This is followed by separation from God, for when God comes upon the scene, they hide themselves among the trees of the garden. It is to be noted that the separation is formed by man and not by God. These are the first results of sin: shame, self-righteousness, separation from God. God's Treatment of the Sinner. First, he seeks him. In seeking, God reveals his own love for man and also the character of man, for when he finds him he says: "I heard thy voice and was afraid because I was naked." But this is a lie, for man was naked before and unafraid. He is afraid only when God comes on the scene, and that because he is a sinner and a criminal and the enemy of God. The seeking of God proves man to be morally wrong, for he is a coward, attempting to hide behind a wopan. He is shown to be mentally wrong for he tries to lie to the God; he knows he is lying. It shows him to be spiritually blasphemous, accusing God of his sin, implying that if God had never given him the woman he would never have sinned. Provision of God for Sin. This provision is found in the twenty-first verse, and it will be noted that this provision is made by God; not by God and man. It is, therefore, all of grace. Further, it is made by sacrifice—the shedding of blood, for "without the shedding of blood there is no remission," and those who do not look for salvation by blood, look not for the salivation spoken of in the Scriptures, for the crimson mark of the blood of the Lamb of God is seen on every page of Holy Writ. Lastly, this provision is made through a substitute, and the covering of the substitute covers the sinner. This, then, is the provision that God has made for the sinner and his sin. He takes the sin away by the precious blood of his own sacrifice, the Lamb of God, so that the believer can say: "He hath made him to be sin for us who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." Can Serve Only-One Master. You cannot serve two masters; you must serve one or the other. If your work is first with you, and your fee second, work is your master, and the lord of work, who is God. But if your fee is first with you, and your work second, fee is your master, and the lord of fee, who is the devil—Ruskin. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (BY E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright, 1117, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR APRIL 1 JESUS GIVES SIGHT TO BLIND. LESSON TEXT—John 9:1-11, 35-38. (Read entire chapter.) GOLDEN TEXT—I am the light of the world.—John 9.5. This, another of the signs which Jesus performed, is recorded only by John. It probably occurred in October, six months before the crucifixion, while Jesus was attending the Feast of the Tabernacles. There are six other cases of blindness recorded as having been cured. Look them up. I. The Case (vv. 1:4). It was absolutely hopeless. No human skill could touch it, but Jesus "passed by," and that changed everything. What men cannot do Jesus can. Jesus is passing today, and we may expect things quite as wonderful to happen (John 14:12). This blind man illustrates the unsaved slinner (I Cor. 2:14). He never had seen. He was beyond human help (v. 32). He had doubtless given up all hope of seeing. He was without sympathy, suspected and despised (vv. 2, 34). Poor—he was a beggar. He is also a type of the nation of Israel (Rev. 3:17). We must not attempt to explain all sickness (v. 3). God frequently uses it for the advancement of his kingdom (John 11:4). Jesus not only passed by but he "saw." The feeling of the crowd was that of curiosity and contempt. His feeling was that of compassion (vv. 2, 4 and 6). Sickness sometimes manifests God's sustaining grace (II Cor. 12:8-10). It is doubtless true that the large percentage of sickness is the direct result of sn (John 5:14; Mk. 2:5; Acts 12:23), some of, indirectly (Job 23:14-30). II. The Cure (vv. 4-11). The word "must" in verse four is a strong one. The time for us to do our work is "now." This word "must" carries with it the idea of a divine imperative, and the reason for that impermissiveness is the approaching "night." Night is coming fast, when no man can work. Notice the works we are to do are not our own, but "the works of him that sent me." Compare carefully verses two and four, and see that Jesus considered delivering the man from evil far more important than speculating about the origin of his complaint. Too much time is spent in investigation. Let us have more of action. The means used in this cure were clay and spittle. The miracle was performed in plain view of all who might see. The man did not ask Jesus to help him, but Jesus had gone where he was (v. 5). His words, "Go wash" were a test of the man's faith (II Kings 5:10-14), and his part in the transaction was a testimony that it was Christ who worked the cure. The use of the material means in this ceremony made the man more willing to go and wash. It gave him something to do, and doing is always an end to faith. Siloam means "sent," and was a type of Jesus himself (v. 4; John 10:38; Rom. 8:3; Gal. 4:4). If we wish to receive sight for our blind eyes, we should go to him and bathe (John 8:12). III. The Controveray (v. 12 to end of chapter). This controversy gave opportunity for testimony, as we have already seen; first of all upon the part of the man whose testimony was progressive. At first he merely spoke of the fact. He was not acquainted with Jesus, for he calls him "The man called Jesus." Later on he is moved to call him a "prophet." He is a prophet (v. 17), and later still he recognizes him as "The Son of God" (vv. 35-38). This controversy established beyond question the fact of the cure. It brought out the deity of Christ (v. 33). The man was excommunicated, but for that matter he was already outside because of his physical infirmity, but, best of all, he became truly Christ's disciple. iv. Comments. This lesson with its vivid contrasts of belief and unbelief gives us a wonderful opportunity to urge upon pupils a decision to live the Christian life. Has Christ opened the eyes of our scholars to the love of God, to the awfulness of sin, to the need of a Savior, our divine Leader and Brother? Urge them, in the class and out, to be as outspoken and courageous for Christ as was this man who had never before perhaps seen or heard of Jesus, and whose gratitude at once called forth this wonderful confession. Being cast out by the rules of the synagogue brought this man into closer and deeper fellowship and communion with Jesus. He had believed far enough to obey his bidding, and had thus been healed. Now he is brought to a great saving transforming faith, viz., that Jesus is the Son of God. Do we take advantage of our privilege of confession? Before Christ came there were no hospitals. "He is the inspiration of all charitable institutions, but healing of the body is of secondary importance; the healing of the soul is primary. "Whereas I was blind, now I see." Start with what you know—your own experience—and he will reveal himself according to your developing and progressive needs. Church Director St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Young Peoples' Societies, 5 to 7:30. Class meeting, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church. Kin-Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m.; Thurday. Class meeting, 8:00 p.m. J. W. Garver, pastor. Joach. Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a.m. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery Sts., Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. S. Pitcher, pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, Leffingwell and Bernard St.—Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 8:00. Reverend F. W. Alstork, the pastor, will preach special sermons, morning and evening. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thursday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6816 Wells Ave.—Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m, and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p. m. Rev. E. I. Clarks, pastor. Grant's A. M. E. Church, 6726 Bleek Ave.—Sunday preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Supt. Rev. W. H. Fearson, pastor. Residence 3024 Pine St. 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. First Baptist Church, 1326 Clark Ave.—Sunday preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Preaching, Wednesday night by local preachers. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Rev. Wm. O. Davis, pastor, 4384 Lucky St. First Baptist Church of Kinloch, Mo.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Bible residing at 6:30 p. m. Weekly meetings, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p. m. Communion, second Sunday in each month. Rev. P. Hople, pastor; E. L. Brown, clerk. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church: 36 S. Leonard Ave.—Sunday, Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. Union A. M. E. Church, Website Groves—Services at 11 a. m. and 7:3 p. m. Sabbath School 9 a. m. Rev W. H. Pearson, Pastor; A. J. Saunders Secretary. Ashbury 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. Hoff, pastor. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 Lacage Avenue Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible Band at 5:30: Prayer services Thursday nights. Rev. E. Poster, Pastor. Redemption of Souls Spiritual Church, 815 N. Beaumont Street. Sunday school service 10 a. m., church services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. and messages. Meeting at 8 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday. Seance at 8 p. m. Tuesday and Friday. Mrs. Julia Johnson, oracle; Rev. James D. Miller, pastor; Henry Green, president; Miss A. L. Voorhies, secretary. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p. m.; Friday, prayer meeting 8 p. m.; Missionary Society, first and third Tuesday in each month at 8 p. m. Rev. David Tyler, pastor. FIRST FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, 3932 Papin Street. Preaching, second, third and fourth Sundays in each month, at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 1 p. m.; C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m. Preaching Wednesday night, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. Communion services second Sunday in each month. Rev. A. H. Bostie, pastor, phone-Central 3193 or Olive 1676, any time from 8 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. and 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR CO Take care of your complexion and your complexion will CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHO THE PURE, DAINTY, TOILET THE TEST FOR "Makes the SEND JAMES C. CRANE 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 10c FOR LARGE SAMPLE JAMES C. CRARE, 104 FULTON ST., NEW YORK Northern Baptist Church, 600 S. Ewing Ave.—Sunday service, 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. C. Martin, pastor; residence, 2710 Mills. Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1726 Pine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:20 p. M. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. B. A. Moseley, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 p. m. Rev. Timothy Font, 612 S. Garrison Ave., St. Louis, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goods Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p. m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 12th 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, 3121 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a.m. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p.m. Wednesday: Preaching 8:00 p.m. Friday: Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m., Mission service, third Friday, 8 p.m. Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2, 1405 Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meete 5 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Mission Circle, Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. 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 St., to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hodiamond car, get off at 3800 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St. Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p. m., Sunday-school 1:30 p. m., Prayer meeting, Friday. 8:00 p. m. Dr. J. Douglass Herben, Pastor. 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Ash Hauling and Express Page 7 NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS Saturday, March 31 THE PASSION PLAY Showing our Savior's last crucial days and resurrection. Also Keystone Comedies. "THE SAINTLY SINNER" A Blue Bird Special Detective Drama. Also "The College Boys' Special," a western railroad drama, and comedies. Monday, April 2 "THE BLACK SHEEP OF THE FAMILY" A five part drama featuring Jack Holt, the hero of the famous serial "Liberty." SERIALS Every Monday—Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria," also Ham and Bud Comedies. Every Tuesday—"Pearl of th Army" and Keystone Comedies. Every Wednesday—"Grant, Polic Reporter," "Secret Kingdom" an others. Every Thursday—Blue Bird Photoplay. Every Friday—"The American Girl," famous western series of dramas. COMING TO THE COMET Tuesday, April 3 "THE ETERNAL CITY" Every Monday Mrs. Vernon Castle in "PATRIA" Also Shorty Hamilton in a new and complete comedy. Every Wednesday "A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS" Featuring Miss Helen Holmes Every Thursday "THE PURPLE MASK" EVERY FRIDAY RED FEATHER FEATURES Saturday "IS MARRIAGE SACRED?" THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES UTOPLA HOTEL This elegant 19-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 Bomont 1577, APPOLLO DANCING ACADEMY 2019 Pine. St Every Sunday evening. New management. James L. Hall and James White, successors to Prof. J. C. Lucky. Music by Academy Orchestra. Ladies admitted free. Gents, 15 cents. All welcome. SUNDAY DINNER If you want a home cooked, Sunday dinner, stop at Swans Candy Kitchen. We serve lunch daily. Dinner every Sunday. 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. 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Comet Odeon Specials Never Shown Before For Less Than 25c. Are carefully selected and presented properly at great expense with our famous $7,000 Orchestration, equal to 9 pieces of good orchestra, including a pipe organ. Refined surroundings and goose order. Our motto is to please. Our patrons should not miss any of them, because they are REALLY WORTH WHILE Tuesday—"PEARL OF THE ARMY," featuring Pearl White. Wednesday—The greatest and most sensational serial, featuring FRANCIS BUSHMAN and B. BAYNE. THEATRES HIGH CLASS SHOW WITH PLENTY OF NOVELTY AT B. W. THEATER A high class show, with plenty of novelty, is on the boards at the Booker Washington Theater this week. Four good acts, all features, constitute the bill. Venable and Clifford, in a singing and dancing act, open the show. Sarah Venable is a favorite here on account of her excellent buck dancing. Clifford is a youngster with talent and does well. The act is making a big hit, but would be stronger if the team discarded the old jokes in its repertoire. The Yokahoma Japs, a man and woman, have a novelty balancing and slack wire performance. They perform several difficult stunts and are generously applauded. Akers and Jackson, in a, comedy sketch, keep the audience in a continuous uproar. Hattie Akers, late of the Smart Set, is a talented comedienne. She gets a barrel of fun out of her efforts to win a husband with her money. Mr. Jackson possesses an excellent baritone voice. They close with Miss Akers' last season's song hit, "Don't Do That To Me." Brown and Brown close the show with a musical and dancing act that stores a tremendous hit. They sing several songs, while the female member plays a set of instruments called organ chimes and the man a banjo. Their "Chinatown," with the man characterizing a black face Chinaman, and their final song and dance, "At the Ball," draw encores. The act is novel and original and big enough for any stage. The entire show possesses about as much real class as has been assembled at this theater in a long time. NEXT WEEK AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER 23rd and Market Starting Monday, April 2 Biggest, Best and Most Expensive Bill of the Season CLAIBORNE JONES The Original Yama Yama Man PRINCESS MYSTERIA & CO. Royal Hindoo Necromaneers 8-BLACK DOTS—8 Biggest and Highest Priced Act in Vaudeville A MONEY BACK SHOW IF IT AIN'T WORTH IT LOOK OUT "THE VOICE ON THE WIRE," APRIL 16 "THE VOICE ON THE WIRE" A new Universal serial, "The Voice on the Wire," will start at the Booker Washington theater Monday night, April 16. This is, another mystery photo-play with thrilling incidents and desperate deeds. It is a gripping detective story tracing exciting clues of a peculiar agency called "Sen-Si-Yano," which causes the death of a number of people. It promises to be the most sensational of all photo serials. "The Voice On the Wire," will keep you guessing. WHO IS THE SILENT MENACE? The question asked by all photoplay fans who admire photoplays that please, will be answered Tuesday, April 3, Election Day, when the last Episode of "Pearl of the Army" will be shown at the New Movie Theater. This picture house will show a new serial, starring Helen Holmes, soon. WANTED—Several men and young men, neat and good appearance. Good proposition. A chance to make $25 per week. Experience not necessary St. Louis Argus Office, 2341 Market St. between 4 and 5 p. m. THE ST. LOUIS ARBOIS Leon Specials Food Market "AN ALIEN" APRIL 10 For Less Than 25c. THEATRE MARKET STREET SPECIAL FEATURE ed properly at great expense with our to 9 pieces of good orchestra, includ- dings and gooe order. Our motto is miss any of them; because they are RTH WHILE CLOSE 11:00 P. M. AL DAYS Thursday—The Prepare dne serial "PATRIA" featuring the World's Greatest Dancer MRS. VERNON CASTLE. Saturday—The Secret Kingdom featuring DOROTHY KELLY and CHARLIE RICHMOND The American Theatre Prices The American Theatre Prices The people will resent the prices charged at the American Theatre when the Smart Set makes their second appearance there Sunday. Not because they do not admire and appreciate the Colored performers, but because of the discrimination in the prices charged to the white and the Colored patrons. It was pointed out last week how that the white patrons enjoyed the best seats for less money, while the Colored patrons (because of their admiration for the Colored performers) were charged higher prices for cheaper seats. This is an injustice that the Negroes are not compelled to submit to. It is also an injustice to the performers. If high prices are necessary on account of large troupe, a raise in prices should apply to all seats alike. "THE ETERNAL CITY" "The Eternal City," a mammoth elaborate photo-production, of Hall Caine's immortal novel and play, will be shown at the Comet Theater next Tuesday, April 3. This amazing photo-spectacle marks a new era in dramatic pictureization. For the first time in the history of motion pictures the Vatican Garden, the Coliseum, St. Peter's, the Castle of St. Angelo's, and many other historic and impressive spots in the Imperial City have been used as settings for a screen production. No summary of bare facts can adequately describe the astounding power and charm of the subject. The pictorial version of Hall Caine's thrilling romance presents the stirring incidents and climaxes, the nobility and tragedy, the elements of love and betrayal and the beautiful ideals and humanities of the original plot, with a wider range, in truer colors and with bolder strokes than were possible in the novel or play, and will therefore redden the inspiring story its greatest measure of immortality. CORINTHIAN BAPSTEI CHURCH There, will be a big rally Sunday, April 1, at Corinthian Baptist Church, 619 Stine Street, South St. Louis, from 2:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m. Free dinner after the collection. Come, bring your friends and help us. Take Broadway car-going south. Get off at 7600, walk one and one-half blocks west to the church. Rev. F. Bates, Pastor. ST. JAMES NOTES The Sunday services were largely attended and full of inspiration. An overwhelming crowd assembled to hear Dr. Peek, in the third of the series he is preaching on "Pilgrim's Progress." These sermons are full of thought and are teaching wonderful lessons to the old, as well as the young Christians. The Endeavor choir furnished sweet music. The "Cradle Roll" will have promotion exercises Sunday morning. The superintendent, Mrs. Ella Jones, is making elaborate preparation. The rally is on in full blast. The captains can truly sing, "The Fight is On." Their slogan is, "Burn the Mortgage" and "Build a Parsonage." BUSINESS OPENED I wish to announce to the people of St. Louis and vicinity that I have recently opened a store at 2917 Lawton Ave. with a stock consisting of slightly used furniture, rugs, stoves and carpets. Also keep constantly on hand a line of new goods such as cooking utensils, brooms, bowls and pitchers, shovels, coal hods and many other things too numerous to mention. Slightly used furniture bought, sold and exchanged. No furniture allowed to leave the store unless in good repair. All work done by expert workmen. A call at our store will convince. Inviting you to join the rapidly growing list of my customers, I am, Yourrs truly, P. T. Bowles. Kinloch, Central 6171 L. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH The revival is still going on, and the Lord has blessed us with 82 souls for baptism. We are still going on, and will ask the co-operation of the public in general. We hope to have our usual number for baptism by Easter Sunday. Rev. O. C. Maxwell, of La Payette, Ind., preached two wonderful sermons for us this week. He left Tuesday night for his home. We wish to call your attention to our Sunday school, which convenes at 1:30 o'clock p.m. The best in the city. Don't fail to visit class Number 1, as it is the Banner Class. Class No. 2, the men's class, is doing all they can to get the banner, better come and help them. Sisters' prayer meeting every evening from 3 to 5 o'clock. There will be three funerals Sunday. Rev. J. K. Parker, Pastor, Mrs. M. Holt, Clerk. THE SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Union met with the Semple Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. G. W. Clemmons, pastor. Vice-President Dixon conducted the meeting. An excellent paper was read by little Miss Buzzy, of Bethel Baptist Church. The sermon by Rev. W. W. Porry was an interesting one. Pastor Clemmons and his stock should be commended for the way they freely give money. Each church should follow their example. The next meeting will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan Street. Sermon by Rev. L. R. Chainy. Sunday, April 1, Woman's Union will meet with the Pilgrim Circle, Cote Brilliante Avenue. EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Rowe, of Compton Baptist Church, preached us a wonderful sermon at 2:30 p. m. The Bible Institute, conducted by Rev. Herbon, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was quite instructive. Our church is improving, both spiritually and financially. A Pound Party was given Rev. Perry last Thursday night, and a neat little sum of $2.80. Mrs. W. W. Perry, our pastor's wife is on the sick list. Everyone is welcome to our services. W. W. Perry, Pastor; L. Pinkney, Secretary. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST We are in the midst of a revival. We rejoice with the pastors of the local churches in hearing of their success. We have secured the service of Rev. P. J. Jackson, of Atlanta, Ga. Be in your seats at 8 p. m. The hand of church fellowship was given to a host of new members last Sunday afternoon, at the regular communion service. We invite our friends and well wishers to be with us Sunday all day. A number of the pastors of the city have been invited to be with us at the 3 o'clock service. Our choir is preparing special music for Easter. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Brother J. Ford preached for us last Sunday morning. His subject was "These are the Wounds That Were Inflicted in the House of My Friend." Dr. Morris also delivered a profound sermon of deep intensity last Sunday night. Three persons were united to the church. Strangers and visitors are cordially welcomed to our midst. The pastor has a fitting and timely topic for you next Sunday. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. "Sunshine," was the theme of Rev. W. B. Johnson's discourse last Sunday morning and to say that it was handled in a masterly way is putting it in a mild form. It is now an admitted fact that Dr. Johnson is getting a firmer hold on the members and friends of old St. Paul and people are falling in line on every side. We are in the midst of our spring rally and each class leader has pledged to see, that every member of their respective classes answer "roll call" April 29. Be sure and hear Dr. Johnson Sunday and his appeal to strangers who are welcome at all services. You are also invited to attend the Allen Christian Endeaver League, which meets at 6:30 each Sunday. Sunday school at 9:15 each Sunday morning. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CALLS A FASTOR Last Sunday we enjoyed two excellent sermons, delivered by Rev. O. C. Maxwell, of La Fayette, Ind. Everyone sat with bated breath listening intently to every word that fell from his lips, as he so ably explained to us the New Kingdom Jesus Christ came to this earth to establish. Rev. Maxwell proved to us, beyond a doubt that he was a scholar, and that he had been with "God and learned of His ways." The church was so well pleased with him, that at the regular business meeting held on Monday night, March 26, a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church was extended to Rev. Maxwell. In addressing the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U., Rev. Maxwell said that these two auxiliaries must first be built up and be flourishing, before we could have a good church. Those who were absent missed a treat. All rally books must positively be returned Sunday. We have the names and addresses of all who are in possession of them. Please send your children to the Sunday school—M. G. C. ST. PAUL NOTES 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., 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 COL. CHAS. A. MILLS, Chairman Secretary 3141 Lawton Ave. - St. Louis, Mo. ```markdown ``` Wanted Colored Men For work at Sewer Pipe Works. Wages $2.35 per day for regular men who will work steadily six days per week. Skilled Men Higher Wages Blackmer & Post Pipe Co. Arsenal and Oak Hill For work at Sewer Pipe Works. Wages $2.35 per day for regular men who will work steadily six days per week. Skilled Men Higher Wages 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 8225 Easton Ave. Wellington or Meddament Car MONDAYS ARE SOUVENIR NIGHTS AT THE ALABAMA William L. Hussey, proprietor of the Alabama Kitchen and Grill Room, at 1039' N. Whittier, is presenting the lady patrons with valuable souvenirs on Monday nights. Each lady visiting the place on souvenir night gets one free. We Buy and Sell, Pups, Canaries, Parrots, Etc. Call or write New Bird and Dog Store 3111 Olive St. St. Louis