St. Louis Argus

Official Organ of the Supreme Lodge Committee Knights of Pythias N.A., S.A., E. A.A. & A. The St. Louis Argus VOL. V. NO. 51 PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIZING IN THE RIVER SUNDAY Rev. Parker Will Head Line Of March To River, Largest Crowd In History Of Annual Occasion Expected. Pastor Popular With Congregation. There will be thousands of people at the Mississippi River Sunday to witness the annual baptizing by the Rev. J. K. Parker, the pastor of the church. This occasion is generally looked forward to, with much interest in St. Louis by both white and black. The fashionable west-end in his six thousand dollar automobile and the peasant of the river front will be there. During his twelve years as pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church Rev. Parker has baptized up in the thousands of converts in the Mississippi River and today he has the most enthusiastic congregation in St. Louis. When asked about his wonderful influence over sinners, Rev. Parker said, "It was the power of God, first of all, and precepts and examples were a great source of power." He stated that he very rarely went for a man and did not get him, because he knew the arguments to use to condemn sin. Pleasant Green big baptizing will be held in the river at the foot of Franklin Avenue Sunday, April 8 at 10 a. m. (Nearly one hundred and twenty-five converts are to be baptized. The Pleasant Green Baptist Church is the soul-saving station of men, women and children, for the kingdom of God. Rev. J. K. Parker, our pastor, second to none in the city, has done a great work through the aid of the Divine Spirit, of his co-workers and friends in these twelve years of his pastorate in this city. We have always been ready to celebrate Easter Sunday, by offering to the Master a great many souls through baptism. We have had glorious success during our four weeks and four days series of meetings, and we are truly thankful to Rev. O. C. Maxwell, of Lafayette, Ind., for his soul-stirring sermons that he preached for us while here on his visit. The Sunday school will have its regular Easter program from 1 to 3 p.m. The children are to be remembered with Easter eggs, and many of them are candidates for baptism. The officers and teachers have worked hard with the children, to have them thoroughly prepared for Easter and for Christ. Brother G. Holmes, superintendent; Brother N. G. Anderson, assistant; Marie Taggartt, secretary. Thursday night, April 12, will be converts' night and some of the best talent of our city churches with their members and auxiliaries, will be there to encourage the converts on their journey. Program for the day: Morning service from 5 to 8 a.m. Roll call at 8:30 a.m. We will leave the church and take the car at Elliott and Stoddard Sts., at 9 a.m. Baptizing in the river at the foot of Franklin Avenue, at 10 a.m. The hand of fellowship will be given at 3 p.m. Communion at 5 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. Covenant meeting will be continued Monday night. Come and help us celebrate a glorious victory. Candidates for baptism for the year of 1917. Women: Beulah Randolph, Lizzie Tate, Jeanne Williams, Ercie Wheeler, Milted Taggott, Jess Mae Bell, Mamie Howard, Blanche Herald, Dulec Wheeler, Grace Taggott, Annie Bell Ray, Mary E. Stevens, Elizabeth Powella, Georgia Ford, Addie Green, Frankie Miles, Mable Crook, Geraldine Gleen, Corrine Jackson, Arlena-Buck, Esterlean Davis, Iean Oston, Monta Ray, Hattie Burkes, Cleo Burkes, Hazel Marshall, Lulu Walker, Carrie Wallace, Essie Jackson, Thelma Jackson, Zola Barnes, Juanita E. Jones, Lilie Brown, Iona-Dokes, Mollie Payne, Geneva Wise, Lucille Crawford, Effie Donaldson, Sarah Moore, Ethel Glover, Grace Taylor, Alberta Campbell, Linkey Perkins, Mary Pool, Campus Web, Helen Minson, Viola Lucas, Cecelia Watson, Florence Kirk, Emma Taylor, Bernice Lane, Willie Craig, Georgia Alexander, Louisa Woods, Donnie Walker, Della Taylor, Georgia Donnie, Jennie Cabbage, Elizabeth Black, Aannie Bell Robinson, Annie May Edwards, Anne Bell Crawford, Hazel Retta Jones, Pearl Barnes, Gena Miss H.Q. Brown To Appear Here The Renewed Electronicsist of Wilber- force University Will Entertain St. Louisans April. 19, at St. Paul An evening with Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the renowned elocutionist of Wilberforce, Ohio, at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, corner of Leffingwell and Lawton Aves, will occur on Thursday evening, April 19, 1917, under the auspices of the Grant Club. Prof. Frank L. Williams, Principal of Sumner High, will introduce Miss Brown. Prof. A. E. Malone, of Poro College, will preside. Music will be furnished by splendid local talent. Admission only 25 cents. Miss Mittie Foulks, Pres., Mrs. Lulu Colquitt, Sec., Rev. W. B. Johnson, Pastor. Annual Reception The first annual reception of the E. L. C. Club will be held at Pythian Hall Monday evening, April 16, 1917. This club is composed of quite a group of the younger social set of ladies in St. Louis, whose social activities carry a large following and they are planning to make this an annual affair. It is fair to predict that the pleasure seekers will enjoy the greatest social treat of the season at Pythian Hall on April 16. Wraps checked and refreshments include the admission of 35 cents. Miss Ocie Calhoun, President; Misa Idell Hubbert, Secretary. SIMMONS SCHOOL-PATRONS' ASSOCIATION The annual entertainment of the Simmons School Patrons' Association, held in the auditorium of the Summer High School, Thursday evening, March 29, was a complete success. Too much praise can not be given Principal R. H. Cole, and his efficient corps of teachers, and the hearty co-operation of the parents of the district. Receipts, $72.30. Expenditures, $12.00. Balance, $60.30. The Simmons School Patrons' Association will hold its regular meeting at the school building, 4298 St. Louis Ave., Tuesday evening, April 10, at 8 p.m. Excellent program. N. B. Word, president; F. C. Meaux, secretary. A MUSICAL TREAT AT THE CENTREAL CHURCH, POLLOWING EASTER The T. C. Choral Symphony will render "The Crucifixion," a meditation on the sacred passion of the Holy Messiah, on Thursday evening, April 12, 1917, at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the church. The large chorus of well trained voices numbering 75, in rendering this program on Thursday night after Easter, should be greeted by a large audience who may be assured of a delightful evening. Admission, adults 15 cents. Children, 10 cents. UNION DAIBY PRESIDENT RE MEMBERS PORTER IN WILL The late Henry Wood, president of the Union Dairy Company, remembered in his will, William Young, the Negro porter who has been in the company's employ for 24 years. The will bequeathed $900 per year to Young for the rest of his life. tlemen Candidates: John Brown, William Smith, Sampson McCoy, Charley Bland, Henry Cofer, Levy Todd, Dave Johnson, George J. Jordan, William Duvall, Emory Steward, John Wheeler, Robert Goodman, B. J. Kelley, Jerry Rhodes, Sylvester Cooper, James Johnson, Chas, Powells, Sankie Dickson, Leonard Ewing, Adolph McKinney, Ben Griffin, Theodist Griffin, Cecil Jackson, Wilfie Watkins, Estus Lamb, Eugene B. Hudgins, Wesley Jones, George Ellis, Will Tanner, Will Anderson, Baddie L. Gibson, William Williams, John L. McGhin. The Junior B. Y. P. U. will render a selection at night to show the church how much progress they have made under the leadership of Mrs. Alice Mifes. The Mission Circle will furnish baptizing robes to all who are unable to provide for themselves. Too much cannot be said of this circle, for it has been feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and sheltering those that were out of doors. This circle has been helping the poor in every way that they could, and to relieve suffering humanity was their greatest joy. Mrs. Lucy Hill, president; Mrs. L. Spinger, secretary. The Pleasant Green Baptist Church remembered their pastor with an Easter suit. ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917. FIVE THOUSAND Mr. and Mrs. Malone's $2,000 Check, Last Sunday, Completes the First $5,000 Gift of the Kind by a Negro. Y. M. C. A., Building Fund Now Past $20,000. Another Big Meeting Sunday. Bishop Wm. A. Quayle, who has been making such profound impressions upon the vast audiences that have gathered to hear him at the Garrick Theater this week, will be the speaker at a great men's meeting which the Y. M. C. A. is to hold Sunday, April 8, at Union Memorial Church. Bishop Quayle is one of America's great preachers—indeed one of its greatest preachers and perhaps one of the world's greatest. His time is taken up from year to year in filling engagements of long standing. He is considered the greatest preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was once the president of Baker University in Kansas. As a humorist and lecturer, Bishop Quayle is without a peer. He will speak to men Sunday afternoon, April 8, at Union Memorial Church at 4:00 p. m. The Y. M. C. A. is keeping up its record in introducing to the city of St. Louis some of the outstanding speakers of the country. The speaker of last Sunday's meeting, Dr. E. Combie Smith, brought one of the strongest messages that had ever been heard in the city of St. Louis. Not only was the message of that meeting a strong one, but the meeting in every particular was a success. The gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, of $2,000.00 on their pledge of $5,000.00 set a new record in giving, for it is the first time in the history of the world when $5,000.00 had been contributed to the cause of the Young Men's Christian Association by a Colored man or woman. Added to the inspiration that came from the gift was the fact that a dozen or more men banded themselves together to see that $5,000.00 was added to the fund by May 1 and thus reach the $25,000 mark which is the half way milestone. All the teams have begun to work on their apportionment and it looks like the whole amount is assured. St. Douglas U.P. Baptist Church The first grand rally for the benefit of the building fund will be held at St. Douglass United Primitive Baptist Church, which is now located at 2918 Laclede Avenue. Just three years ago the present pastor, Rev. E. Foster, took charge of this church when they occupied a small store: front at 2806 Laclede Ave. He has labored zealously, and has been blessed spiritually and financially. The membership of the church has increased steadily and today the pastor enjoys the esteem of a nice membership. During this short period Rev. Foster and his congregation have raised enough money to buy the site where they are now located in the 2900 block on Laclede. This lot has a small, inadequate building on it. Their first rally will be held Sunday, April 15, at their new location, at which time they hope to raise $900. The ministers, friends and the public are cordially invited to be present on this occasion and be with us in our worship and help us in our rally. INFORMATION WANTED Mrs. Viola Pugh and her two-year-old son, Samuel Pugh, you may call at the Argus Office, 2341 Market St. and receive financial assistance. P. 8. Your sister, Pearle Sunders, of Bevier, Mo., is dead. The Voice On The Wire Without Doubt the Greatest Serial Photoplay Ever Pilmed Will Start at the Booker Washington Theater Monday, April 16 The first episode of "The Voice on the Wire," a powerful drama of intrigue, of mystery, of keen detective work; of tremendous scenes and tense situations; will be shown at the Booker Washington Theater Monday, April 16. The theme centers around a criminal investigator who is called upon to solve the mystery of a succession of mysterious crimes, each of which is preceded by a warning by telephone—the mysterious "Voice on the Wire." This voice strikes terror in the hearts of the bravest men. Thfill aft- Business Men Get Big Contract The St. Louis merchants are the first to be benefited by the coming to this city of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, August 19-26. Major General R. R. Jackson, of Chicago, has just authorized Major Wm. H. Butler to place an order with St. Louis tent men for five hundred orders at once to be used on camp ground. Another well known furniture dealer has been awarded a contract to furnish the quarters for all the Brigadier Generals. General Butler stated that these orders were only "starters," as the Uniform Department would have to spend several thousand dollars with the St. Louis merchants before the encampment. The Ways and Means Committee The Ways and Means Committee has opened headquarters at 3216 Lawton Avenue, Captain Shackelford, chermant, and Col. Chas. A. Mills, secretary, are on the job. All committees are requested to meet and hold their meetings at the headquarters. EASTER PROGRAM AT METRO- POLITAN A. M. E. ZION CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 8. 11 a.m. Processional, singing, "The Day of Resurrection," and congregation standing with bowed heads in silent prayer. "Holy, Holy, Holy".....By Choir Scripture in concert Chanting the 23rd Psalm, (all kneeling.) Song, "Sing Aloud Unto God, Our Strength" ..... By Choir Penny offering and bass solo, "There fore My Heart is Glad" ..... By L. D. Bates Announcements "Thou Wilt Show Me the Path of Life" ..... By Choir Sermon, by pastor..... Rev. B. G. Shaw "Joy Cometh in the Morning"..... Trio Seprand, Mrs. Clara Martin; alto, Mrs. Eliza Ransome; tenor, Wm. Gillis-pie. Easter Offering. Baptism of adults and infants at atlar. Recessional, "Christ, We Do Adoreq Thee." AFTERNOON--SUNDAY SCHOOL EXERCISES Night Service at 8 p. m. Processional "The Day of Resurrection" "Holy, Holy, Holy".....By Choir Hymn"—All Hail the Power of Jesus" Name"—By Choir and Congregation Prayer. "Lift Up Your Head, O ye Gates" By Choir Announcements. Special Music"—Easter Praise"..... Written by Carrie B. Adams Sermon...By Pastor, Rev. B. G. Shaw Offering. Two Minute Silent Prayer. Recessional"—Christ, We Do Adore Then!! 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. er thrill follows in each episode. Sen-Si-Yoe, the most powerful and secret of all death strokes of the Japanese art of jiu-jitsu fighting is employed. A rich banker is slain in his motor car, there is no sign of violence, he seems to have died of heart failure. Other deaths occur, just as mysterious, always preceded by "The Voice on the Wire." The police and doctors are baffled until John Shirley, the great detective, discovers the death dealing Sen-Si-Yoe. The Argus, next week, will publish a synopsis of the wonderful photoplay. Arrange now to take your whole family and see the first episode. You will be fascinated and held spellbound as each tremendous chapter deepens the mystery. Negro Business League Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the local Negro Business League will be held at Russell's Chapel; 2832 Pine St., Tuesday evening, April 10. Dr. Armond, Ravold will speak. All members are requested to be present and bring a friend. H. A. Smith, president, Julius A. K. Ficklin, secretary. MRS. VICTORIA CLAY HALEY RETURNS Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, National Organizer of the National Association of Colored Women, returned Wednesday, April 4, from a three months' tour in Florida, Cuba, Alabama, and Tennessee, in the interest of the Association. Mrs. Haley will be home for some weeks, and will visit many local clubs in the interest of her work. After her extensive trip, Mrs. Haley is greatly improved in health. SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES There will be special Easter services at the Wheatley Branch. W. Y. C. A. Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Special speaker and good music. The public is cordially invited. NIGHT SCHOOL GRADUATES The graduation exercises of the De Aney night school will be held Friday evening. April 13, in the school at 8 p.m. Two pupils have attended every night for three years; five will have completed the commercial work. The Sumner class, will graduate at the same time. The exercises will be held in the High School Auditorium. Several men will graduate from the manual training course and women from the domestic science. Both schools will have appropriate musical programs. UNION MEMORIAL Corner: Leffingwell and Pine St. A special early Easter morning service will be held at 3 a. m., when the Rev. W. Scott Chinn, D. D., of New Orleans, La., who is conducting our Passion Week Revival services will preach the Resurrection Sermon. The tableaux, "The Empty Tomb," will be presented and a special conference offering taken, at which time the pastor will give away an Easter souvenir to all the members and friends contributing. Appropriate Sunday school exercises at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by Dr. Chinn. The pantomime, "Holy City," will be rendered and admittance to the service by tickets only. At 4 p. m. Bishop Quayle will address men only under the direction of the Y. M. C. A. Monday-night, Pastor Abbott closes and leaves for the annual conferences which meets in Lexington, Mo., and every member is urged to be present and hear the annual report. The revival and other services will continue as usual under the care of Rev. Chinn, who will be acting pastor during Dr. Abbott's absence. An interesting program has been arranged for the following week and the members, friends and strangers are cordially invited to worship with SPECIAL EASTER SERVICE You are cordially invited to attend the special Easter service at McPheeeters Memorial Presbyterian Church, Goode and Cote Brilliante, at 11:00 a.m. Easter program by the Sunday school at 7:30 p.m. Rev. L. J. Washington, D.D., Pastor. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Ball, April 9, at Pythian Hall. PRICE 5 CENTS MADAM WALKER HONORED GUEST OF DALLAS, TEX. The Negro Woman in Business Illustrated by Stereopticon Views. Cordially Received by the Elite of the City. Tokens of Esteem Shown Her by Beautiful Presents. Men and Women of Education and Culture Listen to Her Talk With Profound Interest. Praise Her For Big Success. Since February 6 all Dallas has been on the qui vive over the arrival of Madame C. J. Walker, the great hair culturist and president of the "Walker Manufacturing Co." of Indianapolis. Thursday evening, the 8th, she appeared in her famous lecture, "The Negro Woman in Business," accompanied by stereopticon views, at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Here a large and magnificent audience composed of the best representative citizens greeted her. Madame Walker's lecture was interesting and inspiring from start to finish. It was replete with sound business sense, helpful suggestions, delivered in a logical and highly entertaining style and easily showed the possibilities of the Negro woman if she had "Faith in God, faith in her fellowmen and faith in herself, combined with pluck, grit, and tenacity." Friday night, 9th inat., an informal reception honoring Madame Walker and her secretary, Miss Louise Thompson, was held at the palatial residence of Mrs. C. E. W. Day, Thomas Ave. Fully one hundred and fifty guests were present and left their cards. Among the out-of-town guests were: Madames J. W. Tildon and E. G. V. Guinn, of Fort Worth, and Miss Bonner of Parsons, Kans. An ice course, with mint, was served. The guest book (a handset) bound green leather, upon whose cover the name "Madame C. J. Walker was placed in gold) a gift of the ladies (in which all the guests had registered) was presented by Mrs. A. H. Dyson, who in her presentation said as follows: "Our honored guest, ladies and gentlemen, we are indeed-honored to hold within these walls such a distinguished citizens, such a race benefactor, such a successful financier, above all, such a gracious woman in the person of Madame C. J. Walker, of New York, who is not far behind the noted Hetty Green, a woman of keen business ability and amazing success. To me it seems a greater privilege to be in the presence of Madame Walker, our guest tonight—Hetty Green stood high among a people, noted for chivalry, a race to whose achievements no unnatural barriers are builted. She hoped, inspired and was encouraged. Our guest rises from obscurity with no chivalrous accompaniment, handcapped on every side, encouraged by no precedent, no woman born can be compared to our guest, their achievements seem petty beside hers. "To the Negro woman belong these two attributes of beauty: a sweet-toned voice and a well-poised head." To you, Madame Walker, more than to any living agent, we wee the inspiration to rise up, grapple with nature and crown her well-poised head with soft glossy hair. "Truly, a gift from the gods! What has it meant to our race! No race can cultivate racial self-respect unless it can worship its womanhood. For (Continued on page 4) Madam Bessie Page, owner of Page's Laundry and Express Co., formerly of 3842 Washington, has moved to 4254 St. Ferdinand. She wishes to extend Easter greetings to all. The Madam is known as the successful laundress, and feels quite grateful to God, that she has succeeded in making her living thus far by the use of soap, wash-tub, and board. She is also a church worker, and reporter for Tabernacle Church. After the death of her husband, which was several years ago, she decided to operate a hand laundry. This she did very successfully, with a few bars of soap, and a borrowed washboard and tub. From that time, she has been quite busy. The Madam last summer enjoyed driving her own electric coupe, and is also the owner of a 1917 Ford car. Mr. Chas. T. Rhoda has been with the plant a few years, and enjoys knowing the, art of beautiful laundering. The Madam is just the same, at all times. A plain working woman. As It Grows Older It Grows Better TRADE PORO MARK A Hair Grower That Won For itself Over 4,000 New Patrons Last Year For details write "PORO" COLLEGE CO., 3100 Pine St., Dep't. A1, St. Louis, Mo. Please mention the name of this Paper when writing M. C. WHITLOR KINLOCH: DE DELL, FO Moving Vans, Packing and Shipping STORAGE FURNITURE SOLD OR TIME PAYN 2520 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE M. C. 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The Union Circle met at the Union Baptist Church Friday, March 30. A large number of the members were present and all had a delightful time.... Mrs. Lyda Slaughter-Wilson, of St Louis, was the guest of Mrs. Ida Hutchinson last Friday... Misses Marie Blauton, Thelma Jackson, and Violet Hutchinson were week-end guests of Mrs. Lovie Adams, of East St. Louis, Ill.... The Men's League had a meeting at the Union Baptist Church, Sunday, April 1. The music was furnished by the men's choir and quartette. A goodly number of citizens were present, and the meeting was quite a success....The Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. S. Mitchison last Wednesday....The funeral of Mr. Jaa Boise, the father of Mrs. E. Hill, was held at the Campbell A. M. E. Church, Sunday, April 1....A concert was given at the Union Baptist Church Wednesday, April 4, by the Progressive Club, and the Mission Circle. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. A splendid sermon was delivered to the children last Sunday at M. E. Church by Rev. J. L. Brooks, and formed into a class for biblical instruction. Mrs. Helen Taylor was made the instructor by the suggestion of the children...Many of our people attended District Conference of the A. M. E. Zion connection, that was held at St. Louis last week...The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes was visited by the stork March 28, leaving a very promising boy. Mother and son are doing nicely...Mr. and Mrs. L. Sanders made a trip to Clayton Courthouse last Saturday, and brought sunshine into the hearts of two little brothers, Leon and Boyce Avon, by asking the judge custody of the orphans. The boys were deserted by their father, G. Avon, but now they are well pleased with their new home...The musical entertainment at Laird's residence was a decided success. The trustees return many thanks for the hospitality shown by all. Mr. Wm. Taylor, chairman...Mrs. Mary Pointer is convalescent after a few days' illness...The Pupils and Parent-Teachers' Association of Douglass School will have a musical entertainment. A splendid program has been promised by the pupils, and we insist that you buy your ticket and come early to get a seat. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. By E. J. Ramey Palm services were held at St. Peters A. M. E. Church, last Sunday. The auditorium was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the choir sang with splendor. Rev. N. W. Williams, the pastor, preached a wonderful sermon...Mrs. Lizzie Ramey, principal of the City High School, entertained a number of her pupils, and co-workers at her residence on Roston St. Friday evening, March 29. An ice cream course was served....The Palm Sunday services of the Ladies of the Eastern Star was conducted at the Masonic Hall by Rev. N. W. Williams....Mr. Oney Harris will leave; for Noah Springs, Tenn., about April 3....Mrs. R. B. Grant has undergone a successful operation and is convalescent....The Ladies of St. Peters A. M. E. Church presented their pastor with a handsome robe. Mr. A. T. Steward made the presentation PULASKI, TENN. Mrs. A. Givens spent one day last week at Athens, Ala., the guest of her son, Mr. W. Milton. Miss M. M. Pullen, of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pullen. ..Mr. Willis Morten has gone to Lynville to work. ..Mrs. Amanda Horney died March 25. She leaves two children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. ..Mrs. V. Abthney has returned to Mahville. ..Mrs. D. J. St. Clair is visiting her mother at Mahville, Ohio. CAPE GIBARDEAU, MO. By Miss H. N. Jones Prof. Madarikan Deniyi, a native of West Africa, appeared before the audience of Second Baptist Church in one of his excellent lectures Tuesday afternoon...About fifty-nine families of Colored people from Alabama and vicinity came to work at Mr. Helay's Rock Crushing Plant where he has recently placed a second rock crusher. The number of Colored people in that section almost double the number in town...The funeral of Mr Lawrence Allen, who died while visiting in St. Louis, was held Friday at the. A. M. E. Church...The Passion Play at the B. T. Theater, under the auspices of the Mite Missionary Society, was largely attended...Mr. David Pierce-feld died, after a lingering illness...The Excelsior and Union Courts of Heroines of Jericho held their annual Thanksgiving services Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. On account of the rain, there were no services Sunday night. FARMINGTON, MO. By Miss D. Baker Palm Sunday was well observed by Queen of Honor Court, at the Masonie Hall Sunday afternoon. The annual address by the matron, and the paper by Miss H. Kennedy were splendid numbers. A collection was taken for the Masonic Home...Miss Edith Cayee; of Migeral Point, attended to business here Saturday...Mrs. L. Murphy had a visit to relatives at Crystal City this week...Mr. and Mrs. Turner were compelled to return to their home at Parsons, Kan., earlier than they had planned. They left feeling, however, that Farmington is a nifty little town, in which to visit...The many friends of Mrs. A. L. Reynolds are glad to know, that she is convalescent...Mr. T. Cayee left early Sunday morning to accept a position in the railway serv- THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM ice...Sunday will be the last Sunday for Rev. A. L. Reynolds in this conference year, and it will be a busy day at St Paul's Chapel. The Easter program will be rendered Sunday afternoon...Messrs. McKinley, Artic Fulton, Roger Alexander and Samuel Townsend were over Friday evening seeing the lasses...Mr. F. D. Bridges and Mr. Frank Cayce have opened a poultry enterprise with incubator attachment...Mr. Geo. Myers was down the first of the week crating his household goods, preparing to move to Crystal City...Floyd Kennedy has accepted a position at Festus...Misses Sophia Mudd and Florence Taylor entertained the Industrial Club Monday night at the residence of the former...Mr. Talbert Burns is improving...Mr. Percy Swink enjoyed Sunday with home folks...Little Edna. Harris was attacked by a furious cow Saturday, and barely escaped what might have been a fatal happening, by having presence of mind to dodge the blow. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school will have their Easter program Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m., Rev. A. Fork, superintendent. Quarterly meeting Sunday morning. Rev. Ferrible, P. E. Music by the junior choir...Mr. J. W. Harrison is improving rapidly...Mr. J. W. Anderson, M. at A., of Twin City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., returned from a short visit with his parents at Evans, Iowa....The Crescent Club will hold their annual ball Wednesday, April 11. Prof. Fred Twining's orchestra will furnish the music...Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson are now playing at the Praha Theater, 14th Avenue, South.....Mr. J. B. Nelson has recently opened his pool room and barber shop on J. Ave., between 5th and 6th Street....Cedar Court No. 10 will meet Tuesday, April 9, at the K. of P. Hall. All members are requested to be present. Visiting sisters are invited. Mrs. P. Wilson, W. C..Mt. Zion Baptist Church held their communion Sunday, April 1. Many were present. Rev. W. M. J. Northerross, pastor....Rev. R. A. Adams, D. D., of Kansas City, Kan., will conduct the evangelistic services at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday, April 22. Rev. J. P. Simms, pastor....Trustee will meet at the home of Mrs. Lavelle, April 10. The One More Effort Club met at the residence of Mrs. O. J. Smith Friday, April 6....Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Alken recently bought a home in the Avondale Addition west of the city....Watch the date for the K. P. Annual Sermon....Men wanted at the Quaker Oats mills. Good wages. Mr. James Creath left for his home Sunday in Poeahontas, Ark., after transacting business in our city for a few days....Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson, of Morocco, were shopping in Poplar Bluff Saturday....Miss Claudia Moore, a teacher in Charleston, Mo., came to Poplar Bluff Saturday to be at the bedside of her brother, Wash, who CEDAR RAPIDS: IOWA By W. H. Bowlin is ill... Mr. A. B. Moore was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Blue last Sunday... Mrs. P. Colman and W. Bullin- were hostesses to the Stewardess Board last Tuesday night at the A. M. E. Church: A very enjoyable meeting was held and the sum of $7 was raised. ... Mrs. T. Parish was the guest of Argus reporter Sunday... Mrs. Carrie Hobson is quite ill at her home on Pathenin Street. Da H. E. Purcell is the attending physician... Palm Sunday was observed at the C. M. E. Church... Mrs. F. Jordan and Miss Mae Carter were callers of Mrs. J. Sylvester Sunday... Mr. A. B. Moore and Mrs. J. Blue are preparing the children for their Easter program at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church... Mrs. John Nesby, of Neelyville, Mo., attended the Carnival here last week. EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. By Mr. E. E. Williams Miss Genevieve Searcy visited in E. St. Louis Friday and Monday.....Miss Augustine Fort spent/the week end with Miss Birdie Hood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Williams.... Mr. Murray McConnell spent Sunday in East St. Louis. Miss Birdie - H. Hood and Miss A. Fort spent Saturday in St. Louis.....Mrs. Mary McConnell has been on the sick list.... Mr. P. Griffin is in Bond County on business.....Mrs. Lena Ward spent Thursday in St. Louis. GIRLS, BE INDEPENDENT Girls, ladies, be independent and self-supporting. Earn $3 to $5 a day or evening at home in your spare time. 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A SERIES OF MOVING PICTURES A series of motion pictures will be shown in St. Louis and vicinity beginning March 5 as follows: Every Monday night at St. James M. E. Church, 4212 Papin. Every Tuesday night at St. Peters, A. M. E. Church, Elliott and Montgomery Sts. Every Wednesday night at Newport, Ill., K. O. P. Hall. Every Thursday night, Brooklyn, Ill., Lovejoy School. Every Friday night at True Light Baptist Church, East St. Louis. These pictures are specially selected to suit the occasion. Chas. Allmon, exhibitor. HOW FAMOUS ATHLETE KEEPS IN CONDITION "Fritz" Pollard, whose wonderful playing on the gridiron last season brought national recognition and won a place for him on the roster of Walter Camp's All-American football team, believes in looking after his health. When the football season was over and the boys returned to study, lack of exercise and confinement, following the activities of a hard campaign, naturally reacted on the system, and Pollard experiences a severe attack of constipation. When the bowels do not act regularly and the poisonous waste from the stomach remains to ferment and permeate the system, unless quickly remedied serious illness is very apt to follow. This condition is usually indicated by a feeling of fullness and bloat, belching of sour stomach gases, sick headache, lassitude and general discomfort. The combination of simple laziness herba and pepsin that can be bought in drings stores under the name of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is the most effective remedy known to quickly relieves constipated condition. Pollard wrote to Dr. Caldwell: "After taking part in strenuous athletics I changed to indoor life and sedentary habits because of examinations, and the consequent lack of exercise brought on a severe attack of constipation. I used your Syrup Pepsin and found relief immediately. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin has been our family stand-by for many years, especially for the children, and I am happy to let you know how much it has helped to keep me in good physical condition." Every family should keep a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepain in the house at all times, so that it will be on hand when needed. It costs only fifty cents a bottle and can be obtained in drug stores. To avoid limitations and cheap substitutes, be sure to get the genuine Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepain. See that the portrait of the Doctor and his signature appear on the yellow carton in which the bottle is packed. A trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 841 Washington street. Monticello, Ill. SOUTH KINLOCH PARK IS BOOM. White people who have bought more than one thousand lots in old Kinloch Park have been paying the same prices on the same terms as the Colored people who have bought in South Kinloch Park. If there is any difference, the Colored people have been getting the best of it, because South Kinloch Park is nearer the city and has better street car service. The good Colored peoples of South Kinloch Park have built themselves a little city of which they have a right to be proud. More than a hundred homes, three churches, and a splendid public school have been built in the last few years. And now we have something new that is going to mean a bigger and better South Kinloch Park. We have been able to induce a number of white people of good standing to come in with us and co-operate with us—to help with their money, their influence and their good will to make South Klnichol Park a bigger and better place for the self-respecting Negro FRITZ POLLARD We have given these people a big share of our profits in order to get their help, because we believe it is for the benefit of everybody concerned. We have always been ready to give land to the churches at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South Klinch Park. We have always been ready to give land to schools and public institutions at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South Klinch Park. And now we are giving land to a certain number of white people of good standing at a nominal price because we believe their money, their influences and their good will are going to help South Klinch Park. If you have any friends, who have been thinking of buying, urge them to come out now, because there are bigger and better things in store for South Kinloch Park. OLIVE STREET TERRACE REALTY COMPANY. Mme. Calhoun, hair specialist, 2927 Lawton, is offering special inducements to all new patrons. Phone, Bomcap 1693-R. J. E. MITCHELL ..... Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS ..... City Editor and Advertising Manager WILLIAM HAROLD KING ..... Associate ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bemont 1662 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Advertising Rates Purchased on Request and class matter April 6, 1918 at the Port Office at Saint Louis 1918. Received on second-choice matter April 5, 1935 at the Port Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under be set of March 1, 1935. MEMBER NATIONAL EBOO PRESS ASSOCIATION Frost & Frost, M. East 90th Street, Chicago o'Neen, Frost & Frost & Frost, Chandler Building, Nashville o'Neen, Frost & Frost, New York office, Front & Front, M. East 50th Street; Chicago office, Front & Front, Boyce Building Admiral office, Front & Front, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Front & Front, Independent Life Building. TUESDAY'S VICTORY. The election is over and the result is as we know of Mayor Kiel, more than demonstrators of St. Louis believe in giving honor to us. We took the responsibility of advising Negro Mayor Kiel and the Republican ticket, assuring them no mistake. Mayor Kiel has done much as shown at all times that he desired to bet citizens regardless of race, color or creed. We take the responsibility of predicting that his second term of office, do more than has to see that Negro citizens, are given their justice in all of the municipal departments. We takes pleasure in congratulating Mayor elected Board of Alderman upon the splendid selection and we assure the Mayor and the nation that our resources will ever be at their best. Louis and a better citizenship for all of race. Well, the election is over and the result is as we predicted. The re-election of Mayor Kiel, more than demonstrates the fact that the citizens of St. Louis believe in giving honor to whom honor is due. The Argus took the responsibility of advising Negro voters to support Mayor Kiel and the Republican ticket, assuring them that they would make no mistake. Mayor Kiel has done much for St. Louis and has shown at all times that he desired to better the condition of all citizens regardless of race, color or creed. We again take the responsibility of predicting that the mayor will, during his second term of office, do more than has been done in the past to see that Negro citizens, are given their just share of recognition in all of the municipal departments. The Argus takes pleasure in congratulating Mayor Kiel and the newly elected Board of Alderman upon the splendid majority at Tuesday's election and we assure the Mayor and the Republican Administration that our resources will ever be at their command for a better St. Louis and a better citizenship for all citizens regardless of race. A TIMELY WARNING A. Simon knew whereof he spoke, when the most serious blunders that the democrats made the issue of Americanism into the mayoralty of Louis Republic in a news article of the 4th firmans are plotting to stir up the Negroes to align them against America with the whitees in the south if they will join war with this country. Whelming defeat of the democratic ticket should be a sinister warning to the democrats when the god of prejudice can be made man. If America do not have to be cajoled into join country in order to get what rightfully you do not intend to commit a single disloyal act in history shows that the time will come when who are oppressed, will rise up and democrats. American Negroes will also demand word, nor by the shedding of blood, but by the men of the type of Abraham Lincoln; men every man who claims allegiance to America in time of war, shall be given the rights of the peace. HOLTERS AND CALAMITY HOWLERS. And the bolters and calamity howlers say we few "chronic dissatisfactionists," aided by very dollars trying to induce intelligent and brave against their own interests of the real it hardly justifies comment. We rather poor misguided human who is always but unease. Dr. John A. Simon knew whereof he spoke, when he said "that one of the most serious blunders that the democrats made, was the injection of the issue of Americanism into the mayoralty fight." The St. Louis Republic in a news article of the 4th inst., purports that Germans are plotting to stir up the Negroes of North Carolina and align them against America with the promise of equality with the whites in the south if they will join with Germany in a war with this country. The overwhelming defeat of the democratic ticket at the poll Tuesday, should be a sinister warning to the democrats, that the time is waning when the god of prejudice can be made to serve the purpose of man. Negroes of America do not have to be cajoled into joinihng with any foreign country in order to get what rightfully belongs to them; they do not intend to commit a single disloyal act against America, but history shows that the time will come when every race of people who are oppressed, will rise up and demand justice from its oppressors. American Negroes will also demand justice not by the sword, nor by the shedding of blood, but by appealing to fair minded men of the type of Abraham Lincoln; men who will see to it that every man who claims allegiance to America, and who is loyal in time of war, shall be given the rights of an American in time of peace. BOLTERS AND CALAMITY HOWLERS What will the bolters and calamity howlers say now? The spectacle of a few "chronic dissatisfactionists," aided and abetted by a few paltry dollars trying to induce intelligent and law-abiding citizens to vote against their own interests of the race were so ludicrous that it hardly justifies comment. We rather look with pity upon the poor misguided human who is always busy digging his own grave. A RIDDLE using incident of last Tuesday was the sight to "fill up" "green fields" with democrats "cast on" by "more" than 600 iron men Republicans or "cheat em." Neither leavers" could help but ask "Watts" the man ny in the Democratic band was rudely jaws that the Cornet was not Simon pure. dispatches to daily papers; claim that "the incite the Normans to An amusing incident of last Tuesday was the sight of a "coal man" trying to "fill up" "green fields" with democratic bunk which had been "cast on" by "more" than 600 iron men in order to defeat the Republicans or "cheat em." Neither "Syd nor" "Tom as" "Weavers" could help but ask "Watts" the matter with the man? Harmony in the Democratic band was rudely jarred, when it was found that the Cornet was not Simon pure. News dispatches to daily papers; claim that "the Germans are trying to incite the Negroes to join them in an uprising against the whites." What we would like to know is this: If the Germans are not white then who is white? ST. LOUIS ARIZONA Mme. Walker many years it seemed as if the only type of beauty among our race was the 'Near-Caucasian,' but thanks to our great discovery and pioneer zeal, our men look with pleasure on darker types of women and take them into their hearts and homes—what has wrought such changes? Naught save the guest, intelligent softening of our girl faces, made so by intelligent care of the hair. To you, tonight, we wish to give some tangible evidence of our interest in you and your work. Accept it not for its intrinsic value, but for the spirit that prompts it. Place this little volume among your other mementos and souvenirs and may it ever remind you of devoted friends in Dallas, Tex.' Madame Walker made opportunity to visit many of the churches and all of the schools. Monday afternoon, 12th inst., she spoke to a large audience of school children at Evening Chapel C. M. E. Church. Monday night, she was at her best at Macedonia Baptist Church, when she held the vast and highly appreciative audience spellbound with her wonderful lecture and stereoicon views. It is the consensus of opinion in Big Dallas that Madame Walker (who is the pioneer in the hair culture) is the peer in her line of business and has undisputed evidence of her almost fabulous success. While here in Dallas she made fourteen agents, who will operate her system and handle her preparations. Madame Walker and Miss Thompson left for Fort Worth, carrying the best wishes of all for her, continued success.—Dallas Express. Can any good thing come out of the Women's Union? Come and see. The Lord visited Pilgrim Sunday afternoon, and the women had a glorious meeting. The spirit of love and unity is being more strongly manifested in each meeting. Our president is a mobile Christian woman, and staunch for truth and right. Collection, $14.50. A donation of $2.50 was sent to Rev. Morris wife, who is very sick. Next meeting will be at Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Rev. J. W. Hall will preach the sermon. FOR SALE—THE NEGRO YEAR BOOK BY THE GILT EDGE NEWS EXCHANGE It is a wonderful encyclopedia of the race, and is without an equal. The publisher stakes his reputation on this statement. Reading the book will verify this claim. Send 35 cents in stamps and get the book free. It will speak for itself. Agents wanted. Address R. Goode, manager, 2303 Market St. Mrs. S. A. Humphrey offers a special price for one full course in dressmaking, cutting, fitting, and designing. All worked guaranteed. A complete course in six weeks. Price. $6.00. This offer is good for thirty days only, beginning Monday, April 9, and closing May 1. Address 1916 Goode Ave. PAGE'S LAUNDRY AND EXPRESS COMPANY Shirt waists, lace curtains, and blankets done reasonably. Auto delivery service. Call Lindell 4054; Delmar 3648L. Bessie Page, Proprietress; Charles T. Rhoda, Manager. 4254 St. Ferdinand Ave. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Union met Monday, April 2 with Pilgrim Baptist Church, Rev. Marks, pastor. At the Mt. Olive Baptist Church a wonderful sermon was preached by Rev. L. R. Chainy. Rev. Chainy as "a young preacher is well proving, his calling to the ministry. One sinner came to the anxious seat. Pastor Dixon, of Mt. Olive, announced the opening of his revival, and asked all the sister churches to join him in this soul-saving campaign. The union was pleased to have Rev. Hall present again. The amount of money raised by the union for the year is $1,229.99. Next meeting at Magdalene Baptist Church, 3034. Market St. Rev. L. R. Chainy, pastor. Everybody welcome to these union meetings. Sermon by Rev. Z: P. Harris. Collection $14.00 ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH The day was dull and the clouds were heavy, and yet there was a very fair congregation at St. Paul all day. Palm. Sunday, was observed. The pastor preached a forceful sermon on the "Barren Fig Tree." The Easter Sunday service will be profitable and helpful to those who are fortunate to come. Dr. Johnson will preach a special Easter sermon on the subject, "Seeing the Unseem." Come and hear this unique subject Sunday morning. Regardless of the threatening skies and brisk winds the auditorium was filled with worshipers Sunday morning. They were fully repaid by the beautiful sermon Pastor Peek preached on "The Palm Sunday That Is To Be." Just before the sermon the hearts and minds of the audience were put in a WOMEN'S UNION DRESSMAKING ST. JAMES CHURCH receptive state by the splendid rendition of "The Palms" by Mr. Walter Powera. The senior choir is preparing an elaborate musical program for Easter Sunday morning. Dr. Peck will preach the fifth sermon of his series on "Pilgrim's Progress" Sunday evening. Large crowds are attending these services and you must come early to secure good seats. The junior choir will furnish special music. These young people are doing effective, mortorious work. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Come and get your souls fed at Tabernacle, for you will be sure to enjoy the Easter service. Visitors and strangers made welcome. Our wonderful pastor, Dr. S. A. Moseley, delivered stirring sermons last Sunday. He was away a few days at Springfield, Ill. The young deacons are active, and are stirring up the membership. All are asked for a special Easter offering. UNION MEMORIAL Dr. W. W. Lucas, A. B., S. T. B., secretary of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will lecture at Unich Memorial Church on April 17 at 8 p. m. on "The Black Man and His Way." Dr. Lucas is an eloquent speaker and is no stranger to St. Louis. Without doubt he will have a great hearing on his appearance here on the 17th of April. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH The Lord is smiling on us, and has caused his face to shine upon us. Rev. W. H. Harris will preach on the subject, "The Resurrection of the Human Body," Sunday at 11:00 o'clock a.m. April 8. He will also answer the question, "Will This Body of Ours Inherit the Kingdom of God?" Baptizing after the morning services. Communion will be administered in the evening. The members of the church presented the pastor with many nice things a few days ago. Strangers are always welcome. Rev. W. H. Harris, Pastor. FIRST·FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Evangelist A. J. Donaldson, of Torre Haute, Ind., is conducting an interesting campaign at the First Free Baptist Church, 3932 Papin St. The public is cordially invited to come and hear this consecrated Gospel preacher. Come and bring your Bibles and "Search the Scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life." The evangelist has been preaching the Gospel twenty-two years, and has preached in many of the large cities of this country. Boys and girls, young men and women, old men and old women are made to feel their great need of salvation, by listening to this man of God. Come early if you desire a seat, and bring your friends. Take any car going west, transfer to Vaandeventer going south, set off at Papin St., walk one-half block east. Rev. A. H. Bostick, Pastor. FIRST CORINTHIAN BAPTIST The Easter exercises of the First Corinthian Baptist Church and Sunday school, will begin at 2:30 o'clock Sunday, April 15. The superintendent of the Sunday school is sparing no time in training the children. Strangers are welcome to come and be with us on that day, and see the little ones in their exercises. Take Broadway car north, get off at 7800 and walk one block east to church on Antelope St. Rev. W. M. Anderson, Pastor. ELMWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH We have just closed a revival in which there were fifteen additions to AMERICAN WOODMEN "BROTHERHOOD OF MAN" INCORPORATED 1901, DENVER, COLO. 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Mack, will render the special musical program in the morning and Easter concert at night. The members are planning to bring an Easter free will thank offering amounting to five hundred dollars. Each wage earning member and each member who has it by him or her is urged to bring in at least two dollars. Everyone is urged to be present to take part in the singing of the great hymn "Changed in the Twinkling of an Eye." The choir, backed by the great organ and other instruments of music, will lead the congregation in singing this soul stirring hymn right after the sermon. The Sunday school will have a special Easter program beginning at 1:30 p. m. The B. Y. P. U. will render its special program at six o'clock p. m. Dr. Davis will also speak at night. Rev. Sydnor will have charge of the services; the pastor though present will not be strong enough to take full charge. The floral decorations of the church will be most attractive this year. A large American flag will be draped in front of pulpit desk. These are days when the lessons of patriotism are to be taught from the house of God. EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Our church is progressing and pastor Perry is preaching some powerful truths to his people. We expect to begin our revival soon, and look forward to great success. Our Mite and Pw Rally, on last Tuesday night, was a success, and we wish to thank friends for their assistance: Pastor Clemmons, of Semple Ave, preached an excellent sermon. Our Easter program will be rendered on Easter Monday night. The sick are all able to be up again. Miss K. Hurley and Mrs. Campbell worshiped with us Sunday night. Strangers are welcome to our church. Pastor Perry's wife is convalescent. Sunday, April 8, communion. Rev. W. W. Perry, Pastor. Orphan Home At a meeting of the Board of the Directors of the St. Leain 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. 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 That room can soon be rented. Ad- vertise in The Argus. Negro Business DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED ADS Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Out rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. A BIG BARGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, cellar, water in house, gas, and good cistern water on the outside, two porches on north and south sides. Graniteid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,900, can be bought for $1,800 cash. Call and inspect, 423 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at 67 Benhomme Ave., Clayton, Ma. Ask for Daniel White. (8-19) FOR SALE: The owner says "moll" This is the best bargain on W. Belle. A five and six room single flat. Gas and electric fixtures. In first class condition. Terms to suit. See J. E. Mitchell, 2341 Market. Phone, Bom. 1452. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished front and back rooms, with conveniences. 3228 Pine St. FOR RENT.—Three single rooms and bath, furnished; electric lights and telephone free. Forest 3895M. MEN WANTED WANTED.—25, building wreckers. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Good Co., 23 Branch St. WANTED—Men for sewer work, steady job, two years' work. Apply at the Gilt Edge News Co., 2303 Market street. MEN WANTED: Colored men 21 to 35 years of age wishing positions as sleeping car porters or train porters on Missouri roads, write for application blank and information. No experience necessary. INTER-BAILWAY, DEPT. 110 Indianapolis, Ind. PARTNER WANTED?—Want a business partner with cash of $300, to go one-half. Interested truck farming, poultry and hog-raising, with stand at 2924 Laclede. Farm at Barnhart, Mo., 20 miles from St. Louis. R. S. Hamilton. FOR SALE: To Colored people, four lots in Fairmount Park. Cheap. Inquire of Mrs. F. Ryser, 5006 Géraldine Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. FOR RENT: Furnished rooms for men. With or without board. Upstairs, 2642 Morgan. FOR RENT: Flats for Colored. Four rooms and bath, second floor. $14.00. Four rooms on first floor. $12.50, 3033 Cass Avenue. FOR SALE: One lot (50x125) South Kindloch. Price $300 or will trade. What have you! Address Mr. Stegmann, 1431 Hodiamont Ave., St. Louis, Missouri. FOR SALE—Ten room house with basement store.. Real bargain. Price $4,000. Apply 2911 Lawton. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room for man and wife or two gentlemen. 4255a Finney. Call after six, Lindell 5273.R. WANTED.—Two gentlemen in mail service, would like room and board in private family. Call Lindell 3968-W. FOR RENT.—Modern 4 and 7 room flats; bath, electric lights, furnace. Open from 2 till 5. 4462 West Belle Pl. FOR RENT: Respectable family of two have a neatly furnished room for couple or gentlemen. Call Lindell 1864W. FOR SALE: Brick house, six rooms, bath, gas and furnace. Open every Sunday afternoon at three o'clock Terms, cheap. 4259 W. Belle. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room second floor, with or without board. 1004 N. Leffingwell. --- Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, CHAS. S. PERRINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue. You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experience. CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor. We will wire your old or new house and furnish you fixtures and give you six months to one year to pay for it. Fans rented, sold and repaired. "The rose is red, The violets are blue, I need your work And others do too." Call or write me, 2311 Morgan Beamont 870R. Chase H. Smith Real gold-filled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it. Sale Monday and Tuesday at Harry G. Deuglase, Prescription Druggist Quality and Service Store, 2400 North Pendleton Avenue. We actually sell you the genuine gold-filled eyeglasses or spectacle frames, guaranteed, to amray 1-18th 19-karat gold filled, and to wear for ten years. Similar glasses elsewhere, $2.99 up. With these frames in a pair of our genuine perisopic crystal lenses, fitted free by our expert optician, who has had years of experience in fitting glasses. For only one dollar. Special lenses extra, $3.50 rimless glasses, $2.25; $5.90 bifocals, two pairs in one, for $3.00. Similar glasses elsewhere, $4.99 and $6.99. MARKET STREET. CLINIC DR. LOUIS RUSH Is still at 2117 Market St. rses Generalization and Examination Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. NEW PENSION LAWS The New Pension Law takes in widows and Colored soldiers as, well as others. Write us for copy of new law and know your-rights. Send 20 cents. Send to Fitzgerald & Delp, Pension Agency, Indianapolis, Ind. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Fellows' Hall 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptions. Rent very reasonable. See janitor or call the secretary's office. Phone. Delmar 4299L. FOR RENT: Furnished room, for gentleman only. 1025 Pendleton Ave. WANTED: Girls for baseball team. Call 2704 Lawton Ave., Birdie Jackson. FOR RENT: Nicely furnished room. Gentleman preferred. All conveniences. Near car line. 1516 Goode Ave. FOR SALE: Kitchen table, chairs, washing aid and cooking utensils, carpet, telephone stand and carpet sweeper. 4 Portland; Pace, near Hamilton Hotel. FOR RENT—3 rooms on first floor and bath. Apply 4219 West Belle. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room for gentleman only. 4028a West Belle Place. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS L Pliquant young movie actress who has won many friends. POULTRY NOTES The chicken business is old—the Egyptians built incubators and raised chickens ages ago. Ninety-five per cent of the poultry is raised on the farm as a side issue. No man makes a success in poultry keeping unless he has the right idea and right aim. Don't forget to keep the chickenhouse in sanitary condition. It is important to do this in cold weather as well as in hot weather. Poultry raising is an industry which needs special attention. It should be taken up as a business and managed as a business and time and effort put into it. Eggs of inferior market quality, as to size, shape and color, should not be used for hatching because the pullets hatched from them may lay the same kind of eggs. No business pays better than poultry raising in proportion to the money invested. The poultry industry of South Dakota nearly equals in value that of dairy products. The poultry raiser should stick to one particular breed and make a specialty of that breed. There is no best breed. The best breed is the breed which one likes best. If a hen has to sit on a cold roost all night, with all the warmth she gets drawn from within, she will not be likely to lay the next day. Watch the water supply and see that the hens drink only pure water, and that they get plenty of it, also that they get it in clean vessels. Cut a head of cabbage in halves and hang where the hens can help themselves. The green food will be greatly relished and is a necessity to their diet. In a district where woman's clubs fourshred a committee from these clubs took up the question of supplying a rest room in the central town, for farmers' wives and daughters. They made the business part of the enterprise so appealing that the money needed was subscribed by business men, not without hard coaxing, of course, but it came, most of it, and to supplement it each member of the woman's clubs interested was taxed 50 cents. A large room in a convenient part of the town was rented and furnished, and a matron put in charge. Later, an information and employment bureau, to aid girls and women was established there, through the kindness of voluntary workers—and, a unique feature, baby carriages for the use of country mothers while in town, were to be had for rent. The room soon became a popular gathering spot where women in town for the day might rest, eat luncheon, wait for trains, and hold committee meetings. London Children Wearing Clogs. Clogs, wooden-soled shoes, are being used in London by children as a substitute for shoes, owing to the scarcity of leather, and the city's schoolchildren are clattering daily to their studies in clogs at 73 cents a pair. Poor children are permitted to purchase the footwear on a weekly installment plan. The home demand for wooden shoes is so great that a British manufacturing concern has just declined an order for 100,000 pairs for the Belgian government. Rural Rest Room. WONDERFUL Spirit Medium Love Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khiron is now an honorary professor of the University of Paris. Priests of India and is recognised by the profession as the leader of Occult Science. 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Johnson the newly-elected field secretary, who was formerly in the diplomatic service, a very able man and a splendid speaker, and Mr. Roy Nash, our national secretary, are expected to be with us. Watch the papers for date and place. There will be morning and evening sessions. Since the association is striving to have us physically free from peonage, mentally free from ignorance, politically free from disfranchisement and socially free from insult, it is the duty of every liberty loving citizen to attend each session. We shall have interesting programs with interesting speakers. Problems of discrimination at our own door will be discussed; these are of vital interest to each citizen. We are planning to have the most interesting conference ever held in any part of the country 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, Yours truly, P. T. Barlow. B. E. BRAUN TAILOR (Formerly of 432 Eastern Ave.) REMODELING, CLEANING AND PRESSING SUITS MADE TO ORDER PRICES REASONABLE The cooking and sewing classes of the Bannaker Evening School, Lincas and Ewing Aves, offer splendid opportunities to women and young girls wishing instructions in these branches. The school is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Everything is free. THIS STAR ON EVERY HEEL And REPAIR SHOP 8015 MARSHALL ST. MORES LAMPKEE, Prep. 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Banks and Watkins are ready for ice customers now and will be when the hot months come. Phone your orders in. Banks and Watkins, 310 S. Ewing Ave., main office. Phone, Bomont 752. PIPE FITTER Steam and Hot Water Radiator A Specialty. All Kinds of Steves Repaired. Call Position Wanted Ambitious young man. wants a position with an undertaker with chance to learn embalming. Address. Argus. offices. Box. 3. 2541 Market St. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (Bry M. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School School in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) JEBUS RAISED LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD—EASTER LESSON. This lesson occurred about two months before the crucifixion, Jesus being in Bethabara at the time of this call (See John 10:40; 1:28). There are four recorded cases of resurrection from the dead: Jairus' daughter (Matt. 9), the son of the widow of Nain (Luke 7), Lazarus, and also Jesus after his crucifixion (John 20). 1. The Lesson of Unbelief, Bethany, the home of Lazarus, is on the southeastern slope of Mt. Olivet, two miles from Jerusalem. Christ and his disciples were on the east side of the Jordan, having been driven there by the hostility of the Jews (John 10:31). He purposely delays his stay in that place that this event might give an opportunity for the manifestation of his wonder-working power. This delay was in face of his supernatural knowledge that Lazarus' sickness had been fatal, for he said plainly to his disciples, "Lazarus is dead." Philosophers have often called death a sleep, but always one from which there was no awakening; hence the skepticism of these sisters is not surprising. (1) They limited the power of Jesus to his person—"If thou hadst been here." (2) They also limited his power to a certain place, "If thou hadst been here" (v. 21). II. The Lesson of Pain. The suffering of these sisters produced sacrifice and self-devotion. Suffering brings blessing to others. It is also a means of self-culture. Suffering drives us to the Christ, and reveals to us the unrealized side of Christ's character (v. 25). Jesus is often never more kind than when he seems to be least kind. In the midst of her skepticism and pain Jesus gave Martha a new and glorious thought about the resurrection. "I am the resurrection and the life." If we desire that, all we have to do is to get Jesus himself (I John 5:12). Resurrection has to do with the body, and life has to do with the spirit, (John 17:3). All will ultimately experience resurrection, but only those who believe on him receive life (John 3:38). There is a resurrection of life and there is a resurrection of damnation (John 5:20). Martha answered, "Yea Lord, I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God." It is all-important that we should really believe that (John 20:31; I John 5:15). III. The Lesson of Love. Love always manifests itself in deeds. Martha secretly and quickly arose and left the walling friends to go and meet the walling Master. "The Master is come." He still comes, and calls to us, and, if, like Martha, we spring up gladly to meet him, he will fill our lives with blessing and joy. Jesus came, to these sisters individually (vv. 21, 28). He had entered the danger zone in order to be there (v. 8), and it was Thomas, the doubter, who wanted to accompany him (v. 16). "Jesus wept," not with the walling of professional mourners, but with the silent, grief-stricken sisters. IV. The Lesson of Power. Jesus had let natural causes work to their fullest extent. Coming to the tomb, Jesus, said (v. 39), "Take ye away the stone." It was four days after the death of Lazarus before he came forth. Jesus was soon to die and rise in three days after his entombment. The stone had to be removed from the tomb of Lazarus; it rolled itself away from the tomb of Christ. The restrictions which Christ placed upon his exercise of power, viz., that he allowed Lazarus to die, to be buried, and his body to reach the point of putrefaction, and not to come forth until Jesus himself, in his body, was present at the tomb, emphasizes the lesson of the restraint of power for the glory of God. Out of such extreme circumstances of seeming impossibility God manifested his glory (Rom. 8:28). Browning has given us a wonderfully imaginative picture of his renewed life on earth: And off the man's soul springs into his face. face As if he saw again and heard again His sage that bade him rise. And he did rise. The effect of the miracle was twofold. Many who were present believed on Jesus, others did not. Some went to the Pharisees to relate what they had seen, only to meet with rebuff. The remainder of the chapter is occupied with the plotting of the Pharisees against Jesus, and from this grave there stretches the shadow of a cross upon the path of Jesus. This miracle ranks next to Christ's own resurrection as a demonstration of immortality. Are we on resurrection ground? Has the stone been rolled away? The resurrection of Lazarus proves that our earthly existence is only temporary, that our real existence is eternal. The Nemesis of Sin By REV. W. W. KRTCHUM Divisor of Practical Work Course, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT-Be sure your sin will find you out.-Numbers 32:23. These words were spoken by Moses to the tribes of Reuben and Gad when Israel stood on the east bank of the Jordan ready to cross over into the promised land. The request made by these two tribes was that they might be permitted to find a home for themselves on the east bank of the Jordan where the fertile plains offered abundant pasture for their sheep and cattle. They promised A Moses that their fighting men would cross with the rest of the tribes and help them drive the enemy out of the land. Upon this condition Moses granted their request and said, "If you fail to keep your promise to help conquer the land, be sure your sin will find you out." These words spoken by Moses so long ago are true in all generations. "Will Find You Out" Note, these words do not say, your sin will be found out, though that is true. What they say is, your sin will find you out. That, you see, is quite a different thing. Something. I fear, most people do not take into consideration. They are fearful their sin will be found out and so they try to conceal it. But bury sin, never so deep, there will come a time when it will be uncovered, for "the Lord will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts." (I Cor. 4:5.) Some seem to think they can lose their sin down through the years; that the lapse of time will annihilate it; but there is an ever-present tense to sin and it always keeps pace with the years. A man's hair may have turned gray, his form become bent, and his step tottering, but the slins of his youth have not been lost. They still dog his steps, for as echo follows song, so sin trails on! on! on! Norther can sin be left behind by changing one's dwelling place: Many a man has tried it but never yet has anyone succeeded. Though he has put thousands of miles and oceans wide between him and his sin, he has never gotten away from it, for like Banquos' ghost, it cannot be left behind. When least he expects it, it gibbers at him; then thinking to escape it, he turns another way when lo! it greets him there. Sow and Ye Must Reap. It is also a law of nature and so a law of God, that whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. He may think he is cunning enough to escape the consequences of his sin, just as the criminal thinks when he commits his crime, "others may be caught, but not I." O foolish man! deceive not thyself. As thou dost sow, so shalt thou reap. A day of reckoning is ahead and thou shalt not then escape the judgment of God for. "Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after." (I Tim. 5:24) But even now our sins find us out, Memory, that plastic piece of wax upon which everything is recorded, and from which nothing can be erased, brings before us our sin, and conscience, which the Greeks called the whisper of God down the aisles of a man's soul, says, "Thou art the man," Herod, told in the mighty works of Jesus, cried in alarm as memory and conscience did their work "It is John the Baptist risen from the dead," and he trembled with fear. Nothing pierces one and leads to despair like an accusing-conscience. Many a man with no other accuser has cried out, "My God! I am found out at last!" Deadly. Virus of Sin. Walking down our streets are many who by their halting steps and pallid countenances verify the text. Fair once was the body God gave them, sweet and clean, but alas! The deadly virus of sin has poured its foulness through the blood and now they are wrecks physically. Sin has found them out in their bodies, which God intended not for sin, but for temples of the Holy Spirit. But sad as it is to see a body wrecked by sin, infinitely sadder is it to see a ruined soul. For sin sends its deadly virus deeper than the body, it sends it into one's moral/being. There is the place where sin finds one out. Conscience and memory may fall to do their work now, and perchance the body may escape the defilement of sin, but not, so the soul. Sin there is inexpungeable. It makes us what we are. It has wrought death within, and unless we avail ourselves of the grace of God, we shall because of it die eternally. But God has a way of escape; it is through his son Jesus Christ upon whom he laid the iniquity of us all. He is the only way, "for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12.) How then shall we escape being found out by our sin if we neglect so great a salvation which God by his grace has provided? THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Young People's Societies, 5 to 7:30. Class meeting, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church. Kin-Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday. Class meeting, 8:00 p.m. J. W. Garver, pastor. Josh, Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a. m.: St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery St., 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, 6216 Wells Ave.—Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p. m. Rev. E. L. Clarks, pastor. Grant's A. M. E. Church, 6726 Block Ave.—Sunday preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Supt. Rev. W. H. Fearson, pastor. Residence 3024 Pine St. Wayman A. M. E. Church, 23rd and Wash Street.—Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. First Baptist Church, 1329 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, 4354 Lucky St. First Baptist Church of Knlloch, Mo.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Bible reading at 6:30 p. m. Weekly meetings, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p. m. Communion, second Sunday in each month. Rev. P. Hople, pastor; E. L. Brown, clerk. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church: 36 S. Leonard Ave.—Sunday, Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. Union A. M. E. Church, Webate 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: Asbury Memorial, M. E. Church, 4291 Cottage Ave. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. ; preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. Class meet- ing and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2918 Laclede 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. Foster, 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—594 Montrose Ave. 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, 3332 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. Bostic, 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 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 100 FOR LARGE SAMPLE JAMES C. CRANE, 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, 1728 Pine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:20 p. 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 Sundays, 11 a. m., 8 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 Ava. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p. m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets.—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p. m. Prayer meeting, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8:30 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in each month Covenant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennerly and Pendleton Avenues.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Covenant and Lord's Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p. m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p. m. Rev. E. Calvin Cole, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Wednesday: Preaching 8:00 p. m. Friday: Prayer Meeting, 8 p. m., Mission service, third Friday, 8 p. m. Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2, 1405 Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8:30 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting and Mission Circle, Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES 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 CHUBCH The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash St. to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hodiamont car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St. Sunday: Preaching, -11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. Dr. J. Douglass Herben, Pastor. Lutheran Church, 1701 Morgan St.—Sunday preaching 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Catechetical Instruction, Thursday, 8 p. m. Day School, every day, 9 a. m.—3 p. m. Rev. G. A. Sehmidt. The Church of God and Saints of Christ, 4064 Finney Avenue.—Services Sunday at 7:30, Wednesday at 7:30, Friday at 7:30 Saturday. (Sabbath) at 11 a.m. and rest of the days. Elder J. H. Anderson, pastor. Communion of Souls Spiritual Church hold their regular services Sunday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Lyceum, 10 a.m.; seance Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m., conducted by Mrs. Caroline Armstead and M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. Miss Clemmitte Hatch, secretary; Cordela Anderson, treasurer; M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. pastor; Mrs. Carrie Parson, assistant pastor. 2641 Lucas Ave. Phone. Cent. 9616R. 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USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send as in stamps and your designer's name to Vivaudou, Dept.'s Times Building, New York, N.Y. BOB RUSSELL AND COMPANY All Next Week Beginning Monday, April 9 At The BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS Saturday, April 7 BIG JIM GARRITY Pathe Gold Rooster Play. Easter Sunday, April 8 JOY AND THE DRAGON A specially selected photoplay that you'll enjoy because of its exciting climax and beautiful Little Mary Sunshine. Also. The Daughter of Daring. Monday, April 9 THE ISLE OF LIFE A Photoplay Dramatic Triumph. Tuesday, April 10 THE LAND JUST OVER YONDER Six Parts; and GRANT. POLICE REPORTER Wednesday, April 11 FATHER AND SON Thursday, April 12 THE SOCIAL BUCCANEER Every Monday—Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria," also Ham and Bud Comedies. Every Friday—"The American Girl," famous western series of dramas. You are cordially invited to attend the A. C. E. at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church at Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. S. B. Woodfolk, President; Rev. A. R. Dobbins, Pastor. COMING TO THE COMET SPECIAL EASTER OFFERING Sunday, April 8 MARY MAGDALENE APRIL 10 "AN ALIEN" 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 STATE MUSEUM UTOPIA HOTEL This elegant 79-room hotel has opened under new management. A nice hotel for family or transient use. Newly decorated and has 16 baths, steam heat. Rates reasonable. Rev. N. A. Mitchell, proprietor, 2845 Morgan street, St. Louis, Mo. Phone Bomont 1577. PROF, W. L. GLADSTONE ASTRAL DEAD TRANCE SPIRIT MEDIUM You must positively bring this adv. LOW FEE 50¢ READINGS Reads your life from cradle to grave. 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Saint Louis, MO. --- OLYMPIA THEATRE 1420-22 MARKET STREET OUR DAILY SPECIAL FEATURE 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 gooe order. Our motto is to please. Our patrons should not miss any of them, because they are REALLY WORTH WHILE OPEN 10:00 A. M. AND CLOSE 11:00 P. M. OUR SERIAL DAYS Tuesday "MYSTERY OF DOUBLE CROSS" Featuring Mollie King Wednesday—The greatest and most sensational serial, featuring FRANCES BUSHMAN and B. BAYNE. Thursday—The Preparedness serial, "PATRIA" featuring the World's Greatest Dancer MRS. VERNON CASTLE. Saturday—The Secret Kingdom featuring DOROTHY KELLY and CHARLIE RICHMOND AMUSEMENTS AND SPORT By H. T. M. THEATRES MENTAL MYSTERY, SONGS AND DANGES COMPOSE BOOKER WASHINGTON SHOW THIS WEEK Special Mystery Matinee for Ladies Only Saturday Afternoon. Bob Russell and Company in "Who's Who" Next Week A varied program of mental mystery, songs and dances is entertaining big audiences at the Booker Washington Theater this week. Clayborn Jones opens the show with a repertoire of three songs, two of which are descriptive. He is offering a revival of his "Yama-Yama Man," and doing a Zulu song and dance with special scenery and native costume. Princess Mysteria, who reads minds of persons in the audience and describes objects touched by her male assistant, while she is blindfolded, and he is walking around among the patrons, is really mystifying. Some of her answers are humorous to give life to the work but most are grave, sometimes startling and are apparently satisfying the questioners. The act is good, even wonderful at times, and gradually raises her hearers to a climax of enthusiastic excitement. The Eight Black Dots, composed of four men and four women, have an act that consists almost entirely of singing although there is some dancing and comedy lines, mostly old. The vocal efforts are exceptionally good, even though some of the selections are most too old for up-to-date work. The company uses a special drop curtain showing a sunflower field. Sam Davis is the principal comedian and buck dancer. The act closes in a dance melee. Special Matinee Saturday Special matinee Saturday There will be a special matinee, for ladies only, at the Booker Washington this Saturday afternoon, April 7, beginning at 2 p. m. The program will start with several reels of pictures, and be followed by Princess Mysteria, who will offer the only vaudeville act. Her work will be a secret for women alone. After she is introduced by her male assistant he will leave the theater. A lady will preside at the piano and there will be no men in the house. Next Week Bob Russell and Company will be sit the Booker Washington next week, beginning Monday, April 9. This aggregation of, favorite performers will present a musical comedy, entitled, "Who's Who." Besides Mr. Russell, the company includes such well known, vaudeville stars as Leonard Harper, Noisy Speedy Smith, Buddy Brown, the Blanks Sisters, Josephine Tobias, Alta Oates, a St. Louis girl and several others. Russell's shows are noted for cleanliness, up-to-date and brisque comedy, artistic dancing, and vocal harmony. A big, high-class show is always presented. The orchestra has been enlarged by another cornet and a base violin. The last episode of the "Purple Mask," will be seen at the Booker Washington Monday night. It's up to Kelly, the detective to save the heroine from a watery grave. Will he do it? Will they fall in love and be married? "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 de- Thursday—The Preparedness serial:"PATRIA" featuring the World's Greatest Dancer MRS. VERNON-CASTLE. Saturday—The Secret Kingdom featuring DOR@THY KELLY and CHARLIE RICHMOND tective story tracing exciting clues of a peculiar agency called "Sen-Si-Yao," 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. "AN ALIEN" George Beban, in "An Alien," will be seen at the Comet Theater next Tuesday, April 10. "The Alien" is an amplified version of the remarkably successful playlet, "The Sign of the Rose," which for five years served Mr. George Beban as a starring vehicle both in this country and abroad. "Motion Picture News" says: "The culmination is a happy one from an artistic standpoint, since it is so vividly portrayed by Mr. Beban and his associate players. The photoplay is a marvel of character delineation, beautiful with gorgeous settings, and strengthened by perfectly logical continuity and views of New York's Latin quarter. Attention to detail is apparent in every scene of the nine reels, and the production as a whole is a work of art." An extra special attraction for Sunday, Easter, will be "Mary Magdalene," a timely offering. MOVIE CHANGES DATE FOR "GRANT. POLICE REPORTER" Grant, Police Reporter's thrilling adventures which have been shown at the New Movie Theater on Wednesday, will hereafter be presented on Tuesday. The change was made in order to add the famous Juvenile Comedies to Wednesday's program with the "Secret Kingdom." OLYMPIA THEATER Sunday will be the third Easter program, this theater and the management feel grateful to their patrons for their support during these three years. This appreciation will be shown in the future by giving the patrons a better show along all lines for the education and advancement of all classes and races. The Olympia has just been remodeled and everything is surrounded with wholesome environment, with courteous treatment as their motto. 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. 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. 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. 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, d271 St. Ferdinand. --- Olympia Theatre 1420, MARKET Sunday, Easter Day We offer a special Program for this day. The Strong Actor FRANK KEENAN in A Five Reel. THOS. H. INCE Powerful production "THE SIN YE DO." World's Greatest Comedian MAX LINDER In "Max Wants Divorce." The Kid, CHARLIE CHAPLIN in one reel comedy and the Grant Police Reporter. Don't Miss Seeing The Mysterious and Thrilling Serial The Mystery of Double Cross." Beginning Tuesday. April 10th BASEBALL GIANTS WILL OPEN SEASON AT FEDERAL PARK, MAY 6 Phil Ball Tries to Keep Negroes Out of Park at Grand and Laclede- Brock Enjoins Him From Remov- ing Seats. Giants Have Five Year Lease The St. Louis Giants have booked several games with local teams for the near future, but Mr. Brock says the championship schedule will not open until May 6, when the Giants will face the famous Cuban Stars at Federal Park. Brock has been having some trouble with Phil, Ball, owner of the Brown's, who it seems is anxious to keep the Negro team out of the park at Grand and Laclede. Brock has signed the leading stars on the diamond for this season and the Giants bid fair to outdraw the American League Club. Ball's lease expires April 9 and to handicap the Colored club he attempted to remove the seats from the grandstand. This being against the law and contrary to agreement with Mr. Hanlan, the owner, he was enjoined by Brock. Brock has secured a five year lease beginning April 10. He offered to take the park earlier and pay Ball for the time, but this was refused. However, everything will be O. K. The Giants will play the East Saint Louis Giants on the east side grounds Sunday, Easter, at 3 p. m. Joe Hewett will be captain of the team until Captain Pettes and the eastern players arrive next week. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK Special meals Sundays and holidays. Extra meals if wanted. Sunday dinner served from 2 to 7 p.m. Mpn. Bettie Jefferson, proprietor, 3037 Lawton. YOUR HAND IS YOUR FORTUNE Advice given in all matters of Life, Give Luck in Business, and Speculations, Law Suits, Settle Lever's Quarrels, brings separated together, makes peace and happiness in family. MRS. A. CROWLEY Clairvoyant, Fortune Teller Spirit Medium 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 8111 Olive St. St. Louis SUNDAY DINNER If you want a home cooked, Sunday dinner, stop at Swans Candy Kitchen. We serve lunch daily. Dinner every Sunday. UNIFORM KNIGHTS UNIFORM KNIGHTS IN CAMP AT ST. LOUIS, MO. 40,000 VISITORS ONE BIG WEEK AUGUST 19th To 25th 19th Biennial Session of the Supreme Hodge 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. 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