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 DYER DEFENDS NEGRO LOYALTY IN U.S. CONGRESS Presents Statesments Of Roscoe Simmons As True Expression Of Negroes' Position. Huddleston Of Alabama Praises Negre But Declares He Is Not Ready For Citizenship. Wood Of Indiana Scores The Gentleman From Alabama For His Inconsistency. In a house debate in Congress, April 9, Representative Hon. L. C. Dyer, of St. Louis, caused quite a heated discussion when he asked for just two minutes to tell about the Negroes' loyalty to the United States. True to himself and his constituency Mr. Dyer could not stand to have the Negroes' loyalty questioned at a time like this. After Mr. Dyer had asked for time to speak on the question, the Speaker of the House said: The Speaker: The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Dyer) asks unanimous consent to proceed for two minutes. Is there objection? There was no objection. Mr. Dyer: The distinguished Speaker of this House, when he was accepting a re-election for the fourth time as Speaker, made the statement the other day that all people of this country, of all nationalities and of all religions and of all color, were loyal to this Government. I do not believe, Mr. Speaker, that there is any question about that in the minds of any good American citizen. There was no objection. Mr. Huddleston, Mr. Speaker, I have in my district over 100,000 Negroes. Few of them are voters, but I want to say, Mr. Speaker, that there never was a more loyal race of people than the black race. (Applause.) And those 100,000 Negroes in the ninth district of Alabama will produce as large a percentage of men who are willing to fight for the American flag as any other 100,000 people in the whole United States. I was raised among Negroes, played with them in my childhood, and think I know their traits. They have many splendid qualities, and it is fitting that some southerner should stand up here and speak for them now when the cowardly finger of suspicion is pointed at them. I know that they are loyal; I know that they are brave; I know that they will make splendid soldiers, and if the time should come when this nation needs soldiers, the faithful blacks down in the black district of the South will come to the front like heroes. In the press a few days ago we saw a statement to the effect that there was an effort of the Imperial German Government to organize the Colored race to fight against the United States Government in certain sections of the Union. I desire to have the Clerk read a statement coming from one of the leading Colored men of the South, Roscoe Conkling Simmons, of Louisville, Ky., upon the continued faithfulness of that race to their country and Government. Not that this evidence is needed, Mr. Speaker, because we need but read the history of our country to see that this race—now of ten million—has always exhibited a pure and genuine patriotism. In every war this people has fought for their country. It was so in the Revolution; it was so in the War of 1812; it was so in the Civil War, the Spanish War, and the Philippines and Mexico. It will be so in this war. Mr. Simmons truly speaks the facts in this statement of his. The Clerk read as follows: We have a record to defend, but no treason, thank God, to atone or explain. While in chains we fought to free white men—from Lexington to Carriadin—and returned again to our chains. No Negro has ever insulted a flag. No Negro ever struck down a President of these United States. No Negro ever sold a military map or secrets to a foreign government. No Negro ever ran under fire or lost an opportunity to serve, to fight, to bleed, and to die in the Republic's cause. Acuse us of what you will—justly and wrongly—no man can point to a single instance of our disloyalty. We have but one country and one flag, the flag that set us free. Its language is our only tongue, and no hyphen bridges or qualifies our loyalty. Today the nation faces danger from a foreign foe, treason stalks and skulks up and down our land, in dark councils intrigue is being hatched. I am a Republican, but a Wilson Republican. Woodrow Wilson is my leader. What he commands me to do I shall do. Where he commands me to go I shall go. If he calls me to the colors, I shall not ask whether my colonel is black or white. I shall be there to pick out no color except the white of the enemy's eye. Grievances I have against this people, against this government. Injustice to me there is, bad laws there are upon the statute books, but in this hour of peril I forget—and you must forget—all thoughts of self, or race, or creed, or politics, or color. That, boys, is loyalty. (Appalause.) Mr. Huddleston. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to proceed for five minutes on the subject of the loyalty of the Negroes! The Speaker. The gentleman from Alabama asks unanimous consent to proceed for five minutes. Is there ob- jection There was no objection. Mr. Huddleston. Mr. Speaker, I have in my district over 100,000 Negroes. Few of them are voters, but I want to say, Mr. Speaker, that there never was a more loyal race of people than the black race. (Applause.) And those 100,000 Negroes in the ninth district of Alabama will produce as large a percentage of men who are willing to fight for the American flag as any other 100,000 people in the whole United States. I was raised among Negroes, played with them in my childhood, and think I know their traits. They have many splendid qualities, and it is fitting that some southerner should stand up here and speak for them now when the cowardly finger of suspicion is pointed at them. I know that they are loyal; I know that they are brave; I know that they will make splendid soldiers, and if the time should come when this nation needs soldiers, the faithful blacks down in the black district of the South will come to the front like heroes. The cheapest activity of patriotism is in spy-hunting and calling in question the loyalty of those of other races. It is an unworthy patriotism that confines itself to suspicion of other Americans because they may have been born in some foreign land or may belong to some other race. More than ever is it unworthy when the object of its attack is the American Negro, who has no other home than the United States and never knew any other flag than the Stars and Stripes. I have recently regretted very much to see emanating from one or two sources charges questioning the loyalty of the Negro race. I have regretted to see this because it seems to me that those charges and suspicions are in themselves disloyal in their effect. They have the tendency to breed dissension. They have the tendency to stir up strife among our people. They are most ungenerous when they point the unjust finger of suspicion at this lowly and loyal race that have so few spokesmen and so few to stand up for them. I want to say to you, gentlemen, that the Negroes are absolutely loyal, and they will fight, too. They will make brave soldiers, and you will find that, when properly led, they will do their duty as American soldiers, they will stand fire at the front, and will bravely suffer and die along with the balance of us. (Applause.) Mr. Wood, of Indiana: Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield for a question! The Speaker: Does the gentleman from Alabama yield! Mr. Huddleston: I will. Mr. Wood, of Indiana: Does not the gentleman believe that in view of this beautiful tribale that he has paid to them they are entitled to the full-rights of citizenship and the right to vote? (Applause.) Mr. Huddleston: Well, the gentleman has asked a question that might embarrass some men in public life, but it does not embarrass me. I want to say to the gentleman that, living far away from the South, neither he nor anyone like him can have a proper comprehension of the race question. It would not be well to give the vote indiscriminately to the Negroes. That would not be well. I have not the time to explain why this is true. But the door of hope must be held open to the black race and the right of suffrage given to those who are most worthy of it. The Negro race should be encouraged to look forward to the time—some time in the future—when they shall have been fully fitted and qualified to receive all the rights of citizenship. No true southerner will take any different position. (Applause.) Mr. Langley: Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield for an interruption? SUPREME LODGE OF THE PYTHIANS LOSES LAW SUIT The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, at Washintgon, handed down a decision Friday, April 13, Justice McCoy presiding, in which it was decided that the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia was wrongfully expelled from the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E. A., A. & A. This is the culmination favorably to the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Virginia, of a suit instituted by that body against the Supreme Lodge to restrain that tribunal from enforcing the proclamation of the Supreme Chancellor suspending the Grand Lodge of Virginia and all the members in the subordinate lodges in that grand jurisdiction from the Order. At the session of the Supreme Lodge at Baltimore, the action of the Supreme Chancellor was sustained and a resolution adopted - expelling the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Virginia from the Order. A restraining order was obtained from Justice Ashley M. Gould, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, forbidding the Supreme Chancellor from enforcing his own proclamation or the decree of the Supreme Lodge. At the session of the Supreine Lodge at Columbus, O., the injunction or restraining order was not obeyed and the Grand Lodge, K. of P. of Virginia, through counsel and with the concerted action of the Supreme Representatives, John Mitchell, Jr., Thomas M. Crump, E. R. Jefferson and T. H. Wyatt instituted contempt proceedings in the Supreme Court at Washington against S. W. Green, Dr. E. E. Underwood, R. R. Jackson, for violating the restraining order. The original suit and the contempt proceedings were consolidated at the hearing by mutual consent of counsel and the result is announced that Virginia has won its contention in the cause at issue. Would Give Sons For His Country Bishop Phillips Delivered Strong Sermon at the A and I State Normal Last Sunday. Patriotic Utterances Well Received. Special to The St. Louis Argus.—Nashville, Tenn., April 19, 1917.—A large audience, including the faculty and students of the A. and I. State Normal, and many friends from Fisk, Roger Williams, Walden, Meharry and city heard Bishop C. H. Phillips last Sunday afternoon in the Chapel of the school. Pres. W. J. Hall introduced the Bishop, who delivered a most thoughtful and spiritual sermon from the theme "Love of God." He told of God's hand in the present war, and of the duty of every citizen in a crisis like this. He said in part, referring to one's love for his country; "If a man loves his country, he is willing to fight and die for it. My increased years will not permit me to shoulder arms, but I have two sons who are doctors, and I would cheerfully give them for the defense of the Stars and Stripes." These remarks brought many sounds of applause, which was followed by patriotic songs by the State Normal Choir of Fifty voices, under the direction of Prof. N. G. Byder. WARNING Beware of Negro pickpockets who are working the churches, street cars, theatres etc. The Speaker: Does the gentleman yield! Mr. Huddleston: Yes. Mr. Langley: I live nearer the Southland than does the gentleman from Indiana. The gentleman from Alabama speaks of "the door of hope." Does not the gentleman think that the State of Alabama has closed "the door of hope" to the black race! Mr. Huddleston: Oh, the gentleman juggles with political questions. I regret to see him do that in this time of crisis. Mr. Langley: No; it is a serious question of justice to a race that you extol. Mr. Rainey: Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. Y.M.C.A. WILL BREAK GROUND NEXT SUNDAY Dr. Geo. C. Hall, of Chicago, Will be Principal Speaker. Civic and Other Organizations to Take Part in the Ceremonies. President H. A. Smith, of the Local Negro Business League, Will Present Spade. Meeting at St. Paul at 4 p. m. Ground for the new Y. M. C. A. building will be broken Sunday afternoon. The meeting just before the ground-breaking will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church at Leffingwell and Lawton Aves., at 4:00 p. m. Dr. Geo. Cleveland Hall, the race's famous and skilled physician will be the principal speaker of the afternoon. Dr. Hall is one of the outstanding men of the race and will have no doubt a tremendous crowd out to hear him. All of the civic and professional bodies have been invited to attend the meeting and from present indications St. Paul's Church will hardly be large enough to hold the crowd. Besides the address by Dr. Hall the Summer High School pupils will sing "Send Out Thy Light." An 'instrumental trio will also be a part of the program. Dr. W. B. Johnson will have the invocation and Dr. Geo. E. Stevens will have the closing prayer. On the whole, it looks like the biggest meeting the Y. M. C. A. ever held. After the meeting at St. Pauls Church, a procession will form and march to the grunods at Ewing and Pine, where the ground will be broken for the creation of the new $150,000 building. Remarks will be made by Mr. J. W. Fristoe, president of the St. Louis Young Men's Christian Association and by Mr. H. A. Smith, president of the Negro Business League, who will present the spade with which the ground is to be broken in behalf of the League. The ground breaking exercises will be conducted by Mr. Jones, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association. Ground for the North Side Y. M. C. A. building was broken last Saturday and the men at the Pine St. Department are determined that the North Side shall not get very far ahead. It will be remembered that the Colored men were the first to put across their campaign and to give the impetus to Y. M. C. A. work in St. Louis and they are determined by the help of the citizens that their department shall stay ahead. Negro]Appointed To Detective Force Knoxville, Tenn., Special.—The city commissioners in session at their regular meeting on last Friday-morning appointed three additional men to the city detective force and among those appointed was John Singleton. Detective Singleton has been doing plain clothes duty for several months although his appointment to that position had not been acted upon by the commissioners until last Friday. The promotion carries with it a salary of $90 per month. The race has cause for elation also over the appointment of David Saunders, a local Colored citizen, to the police department, making a total of five members of the race now serving on the city police force. Mayor John E. McMillan, popular among the Colored race in the city because of his interest manifested in their welfare, nominated the two members of the race for the positions. The action of the commissioners in giving the race in the city this added representation was the source of much favorable comment from every angle among the members of the race here. AMERICAN WOODMEN INSTRUCTION MEETING Members of Camps 9 and 10 of American Woodmen met at Masnade Hall, 3619 Easton Ave., Monday night and were instructed in Woodcraft by National Deputy, Geo. C. Martin assisted by Deputies B. J. Knox, T. A. Ross and P. H. Butler. Seventy-eight men and women received instruction. After a talk by Deputy Martin on Woodcraft, and racial solidarity, committees were appointed to conduct election of officers at next meeting Monday night; April 23. SOCK SOCIAL Carnation Chamber Mosaic. Templars of America will give a sock social at the residence of Mrs. Carry M. Fletcher, 712 N. 11th St., Monday evening, April 23. An evening of pleasure is assured to all who may attend. Miss Henrietta Jackson, W. Z., Mrs. Agnes Jackson, Secretary. COMING SOON THE WESTERN WOMAN MME. JENNIE WATTS BROWN Character Impersonator and Reader, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Monday evening, May 7. Dr. B. Garland Shaw, Pastor. Baptist Arrange Ten Day Meeting Hear Prophet Jones in His Wonderful Prophecies on the Outcome of the Present War. Prominent Visitors to St. Louis Attending Educational Meeting. By Mrs. Bessie Page Prophet Andrew Jones, of Philadelphia is still here. The Baptists are arranging for a ten days' meeting, in which you must hear this wonderful man of God. His prophecies are true; he says there will be fourteen years of war, and that there will be no food even though you may have money with which to buy. Come and hear him, he will tell you what to do. Pastor Moseley has done a great work since he has been at Tabernacle, and his influence has been felt throughout the city in general. Strangers always feel at home when they come in his presence, especially when he tells them of knowing their pastor, in the town from whence they came. Prof. Page, of Western College, Rev. McDonald, of Hannibal and others are here attending "Educational" meeting. Dr. Jacobs (white) who is also interested in educational work among the Negroes, was present. Rev. Matthew Holmes, of Nashville, Tenn., delivered a stirring sermon Sunday evening, and the spirit was much felt. The women of Tabernacle will have a fifty cent rally on the fifth Sunday in April. Electric Club will give a Box Social Saturday, April 25 ($1.00 prize for the lucky one). Prophet Andrew Jones is residing with Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Harris, 4299c Lucky St., while in the city. NO VEWERS AT Y. W. C. A. SUNDAY AFTERNOON On account of the breaking of ground for the new Y. M. C. A. Building there will be no afternoon meeting at Y. W. C. A. All association members are asked to attend the Y. M. C. A. meeting at St. Paul Church promptly at 4 p. m. From St. Paul the association members will go in a body to the Y. M. C. A. ground, corner of Pine and Ewing. Julius B. Glenn, detective of the Chicago police force, came to this city a few days' ago for a prisoner, Raleigh Anderson, who was arrested by Officers Cooper and Wallar. He was wanted in Chicago for robbery committed last October. During his short stay here, Sergeant Glenn was the guest of Special Officer Ferdinand Wallar and wife, 3719. Rutger Street. Wanted, three good singers. None but first-class. Alto, soprano and contralto. A contract for three or four months. And a piano player. See Rev. Dr. J. L. Griffin at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, on Elliot and Wash St. PRICE 5 CENTS THE "CRISIS" TO BE SHOWN AT THE PENDLETON Magnificent Photoplay Spectacle Taken From Winston Churchill's Celebrated Novel, to be Shown April 26, 27, 28, 29. Only Chance to see it Complete as Presented Recently at the New Grand Central Theatre. Mr. Austin, of the Pendleton Theater, at Finney and Pendleton Aves, after considerable trouble and big expense, has secured the wonderful photoplay, "The Crisis," for bis patrons. The picture will be shown Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26, 27, 28 and 29. The picture is a film dramatization of Winston Churchill's celebrated novel. The story is of special interest to Missourians, especially St. Louisans. The scene is laid here and many of the land marks described still remain. It is a historical-narrative of the period subsequent to the Civil War and portrays the characters of Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Sherman and others of national fame. Regiments of soldiers and famous battles are reproduced and the wide field of territory covered affords opportunity for most interesting developments. A prominent white merchant recently stated, "The Crisis, without a doubt, is the most wonderful historical story ever produced, but it is far more interesting to the Colored people than to the whites." A tender love story, which runs through the play adds to the heart's interest, stimulated by the fact that its fate depended upon the result of the great struggle for freedom and liberty. This production had a most phenominal run at the New Grand Central recently. Inasmuch as the story is a recital of the true history of St. Louis and its connection with the most vital period in the life of the United States, everyone should see its vivid portrayal in moving pictures at the Pendleton. Shown at this time of another crisis in our history, it can but inspire all to more fully appreciate the great Abraham Lincoln, "who gave his life for his country even as Christ gave his life for the world." Mr. Austin announces two special matinees, Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27, at 15 cents. The Saturday and Sunday matinees and night prices will be 25 cents. Tickets are now on sale at Harris' Drug Store, Jefferson' and Lawton, and Bonner-Ingle Drug Store, at Pendleton and North Market. SOCIAL SERVICE TRAINING CLASS The Social Service Training Class met at the Provident Association, Building, Thursday evening, April 12, with an attendance of eighteen. "The Art of Beginning Social Work" was discussed by Mrs. Jasper and Mrs. Agee. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Character Under Difficulties," by Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Moseley. The lesson on "Causes of Poverty" was conducted by the superintendent, Miss Pulliam. THE WOMAN'S UNION The Woman's Union, auxiliary to the seven church Baptist Union, met Sunday afternoon with the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The meeting was a good one. An excellent paper was read by the president, Mrs. A. Hall, subject, "Go Forward." It was indeed grand, and every Baptist woman should have heard it. This union is striving to bring about unity among the sisterhood of our Baptist women and do a wonderful work for Jesus along the lines of missions. The sermon by Rev. Hall was grand. We are calling for volunteers, and want women of a strong determination to do good, to join us. Next meeting will be held at Madagelene Baptist, Church, 3420 Market St., Mrs. A. Hall, President; Mrs. B. Copel, Secretary. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST Dr. Griffin will preach. Subject: "Fifty two Cards in the Deck," Monday night, April 23. A special invitation to the wicked people and their friends. Seven hundred persons will be at this meeting. You will have to come early to avoid the rush. At the Pleasant Green Baptist Church on Elliot and Wash St. Fifty two cards in a deck, 52 weeks in a year, 12 face cards, and twelve months. Eve and Adam were the first gamblers, and they soon found themselves naked. So it is with gamblers of today. Hear this wonderful biblical discourse Monday night. 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Good Hope Chamber held their memorial services Sunday in honor of the late J. E. Buhs, N. G. S. Rev. Rucker, of St. Louis, preached an eloquent sermon. ...We had several out of town visitors Easter Sunday. Those we noted were the Misses James and their brother, of Festus; Ms. Orvill Chappelle, and sister, Miss Mildred, of Coffman. Miss Etna. Austin, or Nashville, Tenn., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Beasley....Mrs. G. H. L. L. Nelson, of Springfield, Ill., spent last week and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Pierson..Rev. L. J. Brooks returned from the Annual Conference for another year's service as pastor of Webster Groves M. E. Church, and reports a good session. FREDERICKTOWN, MO. By Mrs. N. B. Villars Mrs. T. A. Herman is the guest of Mrs. N. B. Villars, while Rev. T. A. Herman is attending Conference at Lexington, Mo.....M. Hallie Meredith is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Meredith.....Miss Beulah Nelson arrived home Sunday, after a week's visit with her, sister, Mrs. Grace Burns, of DeSoto, Mo.....Rev. W. C. Allen, of the M. E. Church, delivered an excellent sermon at the A. M. E. Church Sunday night.....Mr. Bartley Smith toured to Farmington with a jolly crowd Sunday afternoon. Mr. Smith is getting to be quite a chauffeur.....Mr. Arthur Brown is on the sick list.....Miss Mary Villars visited home folks at Castor Saturday and Sunday.....Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, of Castor, spent a few days in this city visiting friends and relatives.....Mrs. Ida Parks spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. C. Kemp.....Mrs. Louis Hunt has returned from St. Louis.....Mrs. Harriet Cayce spent a few days in St. Louis last week.....Mr. Edward McFadden spent a few days in St. Louis visiting friends and relatives, and reports a very pleasant visit. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. Mr. Wm. Freeman, of Chicago, is visiting his parents on Margaret Street.....Mr. Wash Moore, of Alice Street, is not expected to live..... Mr. James Ferby was killed last Friday night at Brooklyn Cooperage Co. He was stabbed by Wesley Lewis..... Presiding Elder Jacobs preached at the C. M. E. Church Sunday night, and held his Quarterly Meeting Monday night....Miss Mac Carter, of Leeper, Mo. departed for her home Saturday, after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. W. W. Wilkinson, a Tukegee student, will present Booker T. Washington from the Cradle to the Grave Tuesday night at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.....Prof. Juan Sylvester returned home Sunday night from a business trip in Jonesboro, Ark....The Argus reporter was the guest for dinner Sunday of Mr. and Mrs James Blow, Mr. J. E. Sillias, of St. Louis, who was the guest of his sister, Mrs. G. C. Brown, for a few days, left for his home Saturday....The committees were out Sunday taking census of the church-going people..Dr. Chinn preached a great sermon Sunday evening at the C. M. E. Church.....Mrs. Milton Crawford entertained Rev. J. W. Jackson and Rev. T. Parrish at 9 o'clock breakfast Tuesday morning. ST. CHARLES, MO. Mr. Richard Day and Mr. Wm. Miller returned to Detroit, Mich., this week, after having a pleasant stay in St. Charles...Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alton Dryden, a fine boy. Mother and son are doing nicely...A party, led by Miss Jeanette Jones, gave a fruit shower for Miss Sarah Matthews Monday evening...Rev. A. M. Todd carried a good report to the Conference at Lexington, and will be stationed at Elsberry for the coming year....Mr. Julian Clay, of St. Joseph, Mo., is the guest of his mother; Mrs. G. B. Clay...Mrs. Ida Young and Mrs. Mary Harris, of St. Louis, were the guests of their mother, Mrs. M. Lawson, Sunday...Miss Ethel Wise, of St. Charles, and Mr. L. C. Gorham, of New Orleans, La., were married in Chicago, April 9, 1917....Mrs. A. M. Todd and children returned from E. St. Louis Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Grace Humphrey....The Forum, in an attempt to encourage civic pride, has offered three valuable prizes to the persons making the most improvements about their premises....Prof. Madarikan Deniyi, of Lagos, West Africa, lectured at the Baptist and A. M. E. Churches on the 17th and 18th, respectively....The Drama at Mt. Zion Church, "My Neighbor's Wife," was presented well last Wednesday night...Read the Argus and get the creditable news of the race....St. Charles will observe "Health Week." The pastors are expected to lead off with sermons on health Sunday, April/22...Miss Ida D. Jones was a caller at the Argus Office in St. Louis last Saturday....Mrs. Martha Baghy was in Warrenton, Mo., one day last week on business....Mrs. Sophia Miller will visit here indefinitely. ALTON, ILL. Mrs. Mollie Bernard, of Peoria, is a visitor in Alton on business...A patriotic meeting was held at the Union Baptist Church Tuesday, April 10...Rev. Coozie Britton, assistant financial agent for Enterprise Institute, of Chicago, was in the city last week. He spoke at all the churches in the interest of the school...Mrs. Eliza Arbuckle left Monday for Lincoln, Ill., where she will spend several weeks...All public school teachers of Alton were in East St. Louis Friday; April 13, attending the teachers' conference...Mrs. Lillie Coates had a-birthday party Saturday night, April 14. A large number of her friends were present, and a delightful luncheon was served. Many presents were received by the hostess... Mrs. Florence Blanton spent several days in East St. Louis the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lovie Adam... There was an enjoyable entertainment at Campbell Chapel Monday night. Miss Bertha Mathows, of St. Louis, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cora Swink, near Eads, Mo....Miss Pearle Galvin, of Eads, Mo., passed through Coffman en route to St. Williams, where she will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. McMafield..Mrs. Dave Buford, and daughter, Laura, and friends spent the week end with Mrs. Fred Chappelle.....Mr. Rudolph White spent last Sunday in Eads.....Mr. Orvill Chappelle returned Tuesday from St. Marys, where he has been since Easter.....Mr. Ruben Staten spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. C. Swink, of Eads, Mo. CAPE GIEARDEAU, MO. By Miss H. N. Jones Mr. Henry Dockery, who died at Waukegan, Ill., Monday, April 9, was brought to this city for burial last Wednesday. The body was in charge of the local Old Fellows, and services were conducted from the Second Baptist Church, with Rev. J. H. Henderson officiating. At the services were Mrs. Ida Lee, of Evanston, Ill., Mrs. Maria Evans, Mrs. Wm. Bell, of Waukegan, Ill., and Mr. Dewitt Dockery, of Kansas City, Mo., children of the deceased. They returned to their homes Sunday afternoon, after visiting relatives in Jackson, Mo....Mr. Grant Gravett, of Poplar Bluff, returned to this city Thursday, still ill, and is reported in a serious condition ...Mr. Butler Randol, one of Cape's highly respected citizens, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Cravens, after a lingering illness. He was fifty years of age, and reputed to be wealthy. He is survived by an invalid mother, a sister, brother, nieces and nephews.....At Pleasant Green, Superintendent Rev. Wm. Brewster, aided by the Misses Jones, conducted an excellent program. Memorial services were held at the Masonic Hall, by the local H. of J. in memorial of Mrs. Alice O. Jones, past G. M. of G. C. of H. of J. of Missouri and Jurisdiction. A large number were in attendance, and the program was impressive.....Rev. P. J. Johnson, with several Cape people, enjoyed the Easter program at Allenville. FARMINGTON, MO. By Miss. D. Baker Mrs. Jerry Bridges has returned from a visit to St. Louis, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Roden.....Mr. P. M. Cayce has made, recent improvements on his place, and has also purchased more property, which shows that Mr. Cayce has an eye for business..Queen of Honor Court held memorial services for the recent departed and much loved Mrs. Alice O. Jones at the Masonic Hall.....At the recent election of officers of the Queen of Honor Court, Mrs. P. Boddie was elected Matron to succeed Mrs. W. I. Roberts.....Mr. Fred Madison was AMERICAN WOODMEN "BROTHERHOOD OF MAN" INCORPORATED 1901, DENVER, COLO. Up-to-date; Yes, Ahead of Date. Outside the Beaten Path of Life Insurance. Universally Popular Rates Never Changing Sound as a Gold Dollar Solid as Gibraltar. stirken with paralysis Sunday afternoon while at work. He was conveyed to his home in West Farmington, where he remained unconscious until death came about nine o'clock the same evening....Miss Lorinne Staten served a bountiful dinner Sunday to a number of her lady friends....Mrs. Lewis Kennedy was the guest of Mrs. Geo. Evans Sunday for dinner....The middle-age members of St. Paul rendered a program at St. Paul Sunday evening, much to the delight of the audience....Mr. Tillman Cayce was here the first of the week....Miss Corn Myers enjoyed the day Sunday with relatives at Crystal City.There are only twenty more days of school. Have you registered on the visiting list, or will the close of the year find you on the "I intended" list!....Mr. Lewis Hill was among the ill of last week....On returning from the funeral of Mr. Fred-Madison at Bonne Terre Tuesday, Barileon Lodge received a message telling of the death of another member, Mr. Harry Jacobs, which occurred at Ste. Genevieve, Mo Miss Ollie Cheatum, of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Sykes.. Missa Effie and Bessie Daugherty spent two weeks in the country, the guests of Mrs. Rhodes.....Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wheeler, of Woodrow, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Upshaw.... Miss Bessie Sherrill has sold one of her fine plays and is expecting a good sum of money.... The revival at Beulah Baptist Church is meeting with great success. FREEBURG, ILL. Bx Julian Pendleton A surprise party was given by Mr. Jno. Dunlap for his wife, Mrs. J. Dunlap. A delightful luncheon was served and every one highly enjoyed themselves. Those present were: Misses Pannie Pendleton, Nancy Like, Clara Freeman, Ruth Randell, Helen Randell; Henry Pendleton, Arthur Randell, Sherman Randell, Casswell Nelson, Dan W. Freeman, Julian Pendleton and Mrs. Bell Washington, of. 4315 Cote Brilliante and Marie Pendleton, of 2028 Carr St., both of St. Louis... Messrs. William, John, Elmer and Wm. Jr. Freeman were the guests of their parents last Sunday. SOUTH KINLOCH PARK IS BOOMING White people who have bought more than one thousand lots in old Kinloch Park have been paying the same prices on the same terms as the Colored people who have bought in South Kinloch Park. If there is any difference, the Colored people have been getting the best of it, because South Kinloch Park is nearer the city and has better street car service. The good Colored people of South Kinloch Park have built themselves a little city of which they have a right to be proud. More than a hundred homes, three churches, and a splendid public school have been built in the last few years. And now we have something new that is going to mean a bigger and better South Kinloch Park. We have been able to induce a number of white people of good standing to come in with us and co-operate with us—to help with their money, their influence and their good will to make South Klinch Park a bigger and better place for the self-respecting Negro to live and make his home. We have given these people a big share of our profits in order to get their help, because we believe it is for the benefit of everybody concerned. We have always been ready to give land to the churches at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South 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 influence 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 Vital Importance To The Ladies If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price, 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 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, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Advertising Rates Furnished on Request cond-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis 8, 1870. Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 8, 1870. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Frost & Frost, 23, East 20th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost. New York office, Front & Front, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago o'Fice, Front & Front, Boyce Building; Front & Front, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Front & Front, Independent Life Building. MEETING THE CHALLENGE the feeling became ripe that a hundred and a half were needed to erect and equip a Y. M. C. armed men and boys of St Louis, a little more question was, how can this amount be raised? Of the Central Branch agreed to give $75,000,wald, a Jew of Chicago, who has done much to offered $25,000; and the challenge was put of St. Louis to raise $50,000 to complete after the usual preliminaries, a Ten-day Carrier $69,000 in Subscriptions being secured by When the feeling became ripe that a hundred and fifty thousand dollars were needed to erect and equip a Y. M. C. A. Building for the colored men and boys of St Louis, a little more than a year ago, the question was, how can this amount be raised? The Board of Directors of the Central Branch agreed to give $75,000 and Mr. Julius Rosenwald, a Jew of Chicago, who has done much for the Negro race, offered $25,000; and the challenge was put to the colored people of St. Louis to raise $50,000 to complete the desired amount. After the usual preliminaries, a Ten-day Campaign resulted in over $69,000 in Subscriptions being secured by the colored workers. Then Came The Test has much speculation on the part of many and black as to whether the $150,000 would seem to be no doubt about the $25,000 colored; there seemed to be little double about the Board of Directors of the Central Brahms but the $59,000 promised by the colored speculation and the center of real doubt. In the Real Challenge, the challenge of our life of our womanhood, the challenge of our life challenge of our moral obligation, and the to be counted among men and women. The bravely; this challenge is being met cheered is being met through sacrifice. Doubt was up upon those who made large pledges. At 1,000 pledged by Mr. and Mrs. Malone, pro- and $1,000 each by Prof. Frank L. William High School; Dr. William L. Perry, Physician; prosperous undertaker; and one pledge to Clark, a Lawyer. Mr. and Mrs. Malone have; and all the other pledges (except one) This is meeting the challenge. 1000, or the half-way mark, has been virtual the colored people of St. Louis are to be could mark they have made. The ground for it to be broken soon. Let every one meet the lying up their pledges. The $25,000, or the half-way mark, has been virtually met with the cash. The colored people of St. Louis are to be congratulated on the splendid mark they have made. The ground for the new building will be broken soon. Let every one meet the challenge in full by paying up their pledges. HOW THEY MUST FEEL every corner of America comes the men Negroes are willing to fight and to die for the powerful newspapers which a few days ago influenced by foreign foes, are today giving rise of the past history of the despised black men no uncertain tones that the Negroes are of American when it comes to being loyal. Meetings among Negroes are being held in driving the lie to the false impression that the crowning event in the turn of sentiment in Congress, when Representative Huddleston hurring speech defended the loyalty of the these reports about the possibility of a Negro restraitorous." "I have grown up with the man in childhood. They are loyal, brave, and they will fight like men." "Some man in bed up and speak for these people who have been." Representative Huddleston's speedaneous outburst of applause. Just the "white portion of American citizens brought face to face with the fact that the wounded, mistreated and denied their rights are after all, whose devotion to the country and the flag cannot be shaken. They must feel, it will take the Divine Maker must be a mean feeling for a fellow to suddenly been abusing and vilifying his best friend. Up from every corner of America comes the message that American Negroes are willing to fight and to die for this country. Great and powerful newspapers which a few days ago told of Negroes being influenced by foreign foes, are today giving front page space in praise of the past history of the despised black race and are telling in no uncertain tones that the Negroes are one-hundred per cent American when it comes to being loyal. Patriotic meetings among Negroes are being held in every city of the land, giving the lie to the false impression that the Negro is a slacker. But the crowning event in the turn of sentiment came the other day in Congress, when Representative Huddleston of Alabama in a stirring speech defended the loyalty of the Negroes. He said "These reports about the possibility of a Negro insurrection are almost traitorous." "I have grown up with them. I played with them in childhood. They are loyal, brave, and if called to the colors they will fight like men." "Some man in the South ought to stand up and speak for these people who have beed so unjustly assailed." Representative Huddleston's speech brought forth a spontaneous outburst of applause. What must the "white portion of American citizenship" think, when it is brought face to face with the fact that the very people who are despised, mistreated and denied their rights as men, are the people after all, whose devotion to the country and whose loyalty to the flag cannot be shaken. How they must feel, it will take the Divine Maker to tell. It certainly must be a mean feeling for a fellow to suddenly realize that he has been abusing and vilifying his best friend. SEARCH THE RECORD still be any scoffers; if there still are those in the right of the Negro to be clothed with American citizenship, we say to them "go search" count of a deep seated prejudice and a warpent, historians have used their pens in such aude any reference to the service of Negro wars in which these United States have been individual acts of unsurpassed bravery, courtrepid dash of the Negro regiments are nive heretofore written our histories. Standing the fact that the sable sons of silent continent Africa have borne a conspicuous part in the country has engaged since the dark and got part of the seventeenth century, long before and home of the brave" had taken its stand. If there still be any scoffers; if there still are those who would dare question the right of the Negro to be clothed with/the fullness of American citizenship, we say to them "go search the records". On account of a deep seated prejudice and a warped interpretation of right, historians have used their pens in such a way as to almost exclude any reference to the service of Negro soldiers in the various wars in which these United States have been involved. None of the individual acts of unsurpassed bravery, courage, coolness and intrepid dash of the Negro regiments are recorded by those who have heretofore written our histories. Nowwithstanding the fact that the sable sons of silent, wronged and magnificent Africa have borne a conspicuous part in every war in which this country has engaged since the dark and gloomy days of the early part of the seventeenth century, long before this "land of the free and home of the brave" had taken its stand among the powers of the earth. The Negro has shared in the glory of Trenton and his feet marked with blood the frozen banks of the Delaware. In the war of 1812 his dusky form was again seen in the ranks beneath the folds of "Old Glory." In the war with Mexico he helped carry that banner to triumphant success. Of the late civil war, we need not speak, for the world knows the result of his manhood therein displayed. But it was in the memorable siege of Santiago and the never to be forgotten charge up San Juan Hill that he challenged the admiration of the American people and commanded the tumultuous applause of every liberty loving nation throughout the civilized world. And not once in this great drama of American warfare has there been a traitor found in a black skin. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912. Of The St. Louis Argus, published weekly at Saint Louis, Mo., for April 1, 1917. State of Missouri, County of St. Louis—ss. LANE TABERNACLE O. M. B. CHURCH NOTES On last Sunday the pastor, Dr. N. L. Smith, preached two powerful sermons. The Sunday school, at 9:30 a.m., showed a great improvement both in attendance and finances. Next Sunday Dr. Smith will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. At 3 p.m. Rev. G. W. Clemmons, pastor, and con- Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared J. E. Mitchel, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the managing editor of The St. Louis Argus, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management and (if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, The St. Louis Argus Publishing Co., St. Louis, Mo. Editor, H. T. Meadows, St. Louis, Mo. Managing Editor, J. E. Mitchel, St. Louis, Mo. Business Managers, none. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding one per cent or more of the total amount of stock). J. E. Mitchel, H. T. Meadows, Wm. Mitchel, St. Louis, Mo.; L. E. Hawkins, St. Louis, Mo.; L. R. Carter, St. Charles, Mo. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding one per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none so state.) (Signed) J. E. Mitchel. S sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of March, 1917. Frankie G. Reed. (Notary Public Seal.) My commission expires June 24, 1919. CARONDELET NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Brown, of Detroit, Mich., were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil McKnight the last week of March. The Browns being among home-folks and old acquaintances, their stay was a very pleasant one and Mrs. McKnight added much to their pleasure. They returned to Detroit in time for Easter, but still say there is no place like old St. Louis. The Carondelet. Cash. Grocery. has been sold to the Carondelet Investment Co., who now has charge of the store. We are glad to say that Mr. L. W. Fields is able to follow his daily occupation and truly the Sunday school children's hearts leaped for joy when he appeared at his post of duty Sunday at Corinthian. A certain young man of Goode Ave. made a flying trip to Hot Springs. Why, we know not, but we do know a charming widow is there and probably Cupid accompanied them on a stroll. Mr. C. C. Black is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Little Jesse Hendricks has just recovered from an attack of pneumonia. METROPOLITAN NOTES Last Sunday was one of those record breakers from the standpoint of attendance at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Every seat in the church was taken, and many were standing. It being quarterly conference day, presiding elder, S. D. Davis, killed the pulpit during the entire day. Several new people united with the church. The people of the South seemed to flock to the corner of Garrison and Lucas Aves. It may be due to the fact that Rev. B. G. Shaw, who is a native of Mississippi, makes it just a little attractive for the people of his home (the Sunny South). The Metropolitan Church is not only noted for its great spiritual powers but its social functions are far beyond that of the ordinary church. The pastor will fill the pulpit Sunday morning and evening. The choir will render special selections from Farmers' Mass and One Sacred Patriotic Number. Sunday school has on a membership campaign and is inviting all lovers of the church and Sunday school to take a part. The month of May will be a month of festivities at the Metropolitan Church: Every night in the month there will be something big and attractive for all people who are lovers of right. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus LANE TABERNACLE C. M. R. CHURCH NOTES On last Sunday the pastor, Dr. N. L. Smith, preached two powerful sermons. The Sunday school, at 9:30 a. m., showed a great improvement both in attendance and finance. Next Sunday Dr. Smith will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. At 3 p. m. Rev. G. W. Clemmons, pastor, and congregation of Semple Ave. Baptist Church will be present. Rev. Clemmons will preach at this hour. Members are expected to be present and visitors and friends are welcome. Now that the great "Show Up Rally" is near at hand the captains and members are working like trojans. Let every member join in and help. Monday night "A Grab Bag" entertainment at Mrs. Ella Howell's, 4023 Cook. Tuesday night, Church Supper. Wednesday night, Parlor Social at 3979 Finney Ave. Friday night, Class Meeting. Friday night, Class Meeting. Saturday night, Cottage Entertainment at Mrs. L. M. Murphy's, 4224 Cottage Ave. Let every member be a booster. ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH "Broken Pieces" was the theme of Dr. Johnson's discourse last Sunday morning, which was well received by the large congregation. Old St. Paul is taking on new life as is evidenced by the increase in membership and attendance. Standing room was at a premium Sunday morning and the doors had to be raised to seat the people in the Lecture Room. The church is thoroughly organized in every department and with the amount of peace and harmony that exists, together with the strong and logical sermons preached by Dr. Johnson, it is no wonder that so many strangers from the South and other portions of the country, find their way to our church. Be on time next Sunday to hear Dr. Johnson on one of his favorite sermons. Preaching Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8 p. m. and Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH We are progressing under the leadership of a worthy, pastor, Rev. A. P. Harrold. We are putting forth every effort to enlarge our church, and the foundation is to be completed this week. Every auxiliary of the church is alive, our captains are confident of their success. May 27, in the first financial rally of the season. Come and help us, we need your help. Special services Sunday afternoon at 4:30. The Lord's Supper will be observed at 8:30 p. m. All are welcome. Our pastor prescheduled an excellent sermon Sunday evening; his subject was "Go." Rev. A. P. Herrold, pastor, J. Wilson, clerk. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday services are morning and evening. The pastor gave us some good advice' Sunday morning from his subject, "Bring the children to Christ for he calls for them." At night his subject was "God gave them up." The Sunday school, B. Y. P. U. and Mission Circle are striving and praying to be in front rank in all lines. There will be ordination services Wednesday, April 25, at 8:00 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of ordaining Brother Robert Nathan for deacon. Don't forget our baptizing, the first Sunday in May. All are welcome. Take Creve Coeur Lake car, and get off at Marion Ave. Rev. J. P. Nichols, pastor, Sister J. Madison, clerk. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH The fight is on. Members, have you sharpened your swords with prayers? Are you ready for the conflict? The battle is hot, and we need your assistance. Dr. Morris is not sparing himself; please fill your place in the church, and bring some sinner with you. At last Sunday's services there was one addition to the church. Come one and all. Rev. D. W. Morris, pastor. SEVEN·CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Union met April 16, with EL Bethel Church, Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor. After devotional services, the speaker of the hour, Rev. Hall, delivered a good gospel sermon. Rev. Hall was filled with the Holy Spirit and brought a burning message to us. The Union extends sympathy to Mrs. Busby and little daughter in their grief. Rev. T. W. Lee was reported seriously ill. The next meeting will be with Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Rev. A. Dixon, pastor, 1405 Morgan. Collection, $14.60: EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, April 22, will be the installation of pastor. All ministers and With Quartetts and Solos Also representing the Department Of ELOCUTION AND EXPRESSION At Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Garrison and Lucet Avenues Admission 25c. Come and hear the Students of Missouri's Great School WENESDAY EVENING, MAY 2 Furniture Bought and Sold for Cash or Taken in Exchange for Moving. MOVING - - STORAGE - - PACKING - - SHIPPING their congregations are invited, as an interesting program has been arranged. The installation of the officers of the North St. Louis Union Volunteers was a most brilliant affair, and a three-course supper was served in dining room of the church. Our revival will begin April 22. All are invited. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor; Lillian Pinkney, secretary. THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH ITEMS Sunday will be a busy day at Central. Preaching at eleven o'clock, the Lord's Supper at 2:30 and preaching at night. Pastor Stevens will be in from the country, Rev. R. H. C. Sydnor will preach and assist the pastor through the day and the Rev. Zac. Harris will preach at night. Last Sunday was a notable day at Central Church. One of the largest audiences in many weeks was present and the pastor's first appearance in several weeks made the occasion inspiring to him and to the church. The young people's special song program at night was most enjoyable to the many who heard it. The noted Bible teacher, the Rev. Dr. S. N. Vaas, will hold a Bible institute at the Central Church in May from the ninth to the eighteenth, a period of ten days. This Bible institute will no doubt prove to be a notable event, for Dr. Vaas holds no second place to any Bible scholar and instructor in the country. All students of the Scriptures are urged to attend. Central will begin her great spring financial campaign by searching the Scriptures under the lead of this master. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH A great revival meeting has been on for three weeks at our church. Rev. Jackson and Rev. Dickey have been with us, and greatly stirred the West Side. We will baptize next Sunday at the St. James A. M. E. Church, at 2 p. m. sharp, and we hope all candidates will be ready. At 4 p. m. the hand of Christian fellowship will be given the candidates and new members; the church covenant taken, and the Lord's Supper observed. A free reception will be given the new members next Friday night. It will be a social and religious gathering by the members and friends. The general public is invited. No charges. LEONARD AVENUE BAPIST CHURCH The past week has been a great week at our church, celebrating the third anniversary of Hev. Dunavant's pastorate. Each department of the church rendered a program on its respective night. Monday night, April 16, all organizations made their final report, and turned over to the church $215.66 as the result of their efforts of the past two weeks. This is our first money to apply on the new church building, which we will erect in the near future. The visitors of various Baptist churches enjoyed the well prepared luncheon served last Monday night free to all present. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Elmwood Park, St. Louis County Preaching Sunday 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 Thursday 8 p. m. Mission Circle first and third Wednesdays in each month at 8 p. m. Communion first Sunday in each month. Rev. J. P. Nichols, Pastor. FOR SALE—THE NEGRO YEAR BOOK BY THE GILF RIDGE BOOK BY THE GIRL BOOK 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. Geode, manager, 2303 Market St. ```markdown ``` Try Madam Bailey's wonderful hair restorer. This shows the great results of her work after one and one-half years' treatment. She is always pleased to see you at any time, at 4211 Finney Ave., or call Lindell 3992. Visit My Parlor For real satisfaction in the treatment of the hair, call at my parlor LELA BUCK, 4441 Kennerly Ave. SPECIAL DEPUTIES We are pleased to announce that Mr. J. T. Bush, Prof. E. D. Hamilton, and Mr. J. E. Lansing, and Mrs. G. Thomas are specially authorized to take applications for membership in the St. Louis Camp of American Woodmen! The campaign for 1,000 members is on at special dispensation of $3.00. Geo. C. Martin, National Deputy. EYES TESTED FREE BY DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT Glasses to fit your eyes for $1.00 and Up. Gold Filled Eye Glass Frames and Mounting of the very best quality and lowest prices. 2335 Market St. 17 Years in Jewelry and Optical Business. Merit does find its true reward. In the final summing up, people pass for what they actually are. The gauge of Merit works straight and sound. Luck and Chance are the mere teasers of Fate. Merit nothing beneath you. Do more than is expected of you. Do each task better than people think you can. Believe all things are possible with you and you cannot fall to Merit big. It is better to aim for Perfection and miss it, than to aim at Imperfection and hit it. Merit nothing beneath you. Be not troubled over the accidents of Destiny. The rule of Merit will safely guide you into the wide way of Winning. True Merit is the rule and not the exception. Thousands of pages of History illustrate this truth. Merit nothing beneath you. Whatever you Merit and are worthy to receive, you will get. Concentrate your thoughts for the purpose of elevating your Alms and Ideals, for these are they that lead you on and up. SOCIETY Mr. and Mra. Jas. Tutt have removed from 3956 Finney to 3965 Finney. Mra. G. A. Allen, of 4351 Kennerly Ave., is visiting her mother in Jefferson City. The funeral of Mr. Burl Almstead, 3441 Pine, will be held Sunday, April 22 from Pythian Temple. The Phendelma Girls' Club will be seen in a "Novelty Sport" party Thursday, April 26 at Pythian Hall. There will be services as usual at the All Saints Episcopal Church Sunday at 11:30 and 8:30. Robert Anderson, Jr., has returned from a 2,500 mile trip through the south for his health. Your watch should be cleaned once a year. Consult the watch and jewelry doctor. 2335 Market Street. Mrs. Lillian Carter, of the Argus staff was in Warrenton, Mo., two days last week on business. Prof. A. R. Chinn, Chief Gd. Meter, of the Knights of Tabor of Missouri, was seen in St. Louis during the past week. Mrs. Oscar Hunt, of 1724 Whittier, left this week for Edmonton, Alberta, Can., where she will be joined by husband and brother. Owing to the inclement weather of last week, Mrs. Mable G. Turner did not return to the hospital till April 11. She is much improved. Seventeen years of honest upright business has won for me many customers and friends. Dr. William Knight, the jeweler. 2335 Market St. Musical comedy, "A Butler in Hawaii," presented by Mrs. A. H. Officer, under the direction of Mrs. Grace Key Carleton, Monday, May 21, at Pythian Temple. Miss Elsie Kincannon, of St. Johns, Ill., while attending the Southwestern Teachers' Institute of Illinois, spent a few days with Miss Anna Belle Chapman of this city. Mr. Emmitt Mickels, who has been in Hot Springs, Ark., for the past four months, spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Addie Moore, 2643 Bernard, en route to Des Moines, Ia. Mr. John Map, of 2927 Lawton Ave., has returned from San Antonio, Texas, for an indefinite stay. He reports real summer time there, and is in fine health. Mrs. E. H. Robinson, of 4430a West Belle has returned from her visit to Nashville, Tenn., where she was the guest of her sister-in-law for three weeks. Special for thirty days. Bring us your old jewelry, we will design and make new jewelry of the latest styles. Why not call new and talk it over with us. 2335 Market St. Mr. J. H. Redmond, of 2423 Goode Avenue, spent a few days at Hot Springs, Ark., last week visiting friends. Rumor has it a little girl down there is why he reports such an enjoyable trip. Mrs. Belle Ukle, 3746 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill., died Monday, the ninth of April, and was buried in Chicago. Mrs. Ukle will be remembered by many as having resided at 2624 Lawton Ave., this city, for many years; but had made her home in Chicago for the past four years. Mr. M. Shackleford, formerly of this city, but now residing in Detroit, Mich., passed through the city last week en route to Tipton, Mo., to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Nora Shackleford. There will be a parlor social Saturday, April 28, at the residence of Mrs. L. B. Murphy, 4224 Ottage Ave., for the benefit of Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, Rev. N. L. Smith, pastor, Mrs. L. B. Murphy, captain. Mrs. B. Porter, 2609 Market Place, after spending nine months, with relatives and friends in Illinois and Kentucky, has returned to the city. She reports the loss of her father, Mr. Jno. Steele during her sojourn. She expects to make another trip in the near future. The First Annual Reception of the E. L. C. Club, April 16, at the Pythian Hall, was well attended by both the younger and older social set. The Hall was beautifully decorated in their club colors, blue and white and palms. Every one seemed to have enjoyed a pleasant evening. The club wishes to thank every one for the interest they showed in the club, by attending their ball. Miss Ocea Calhouse, president; Miss Idell Hubbert, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Turner are now residing with Mrs. Frank Estel, of Aubert Avenue. The many friends of Mrs. Eva Hopson will be pleased to know that she is now able to go out. Mrs. Mattie Anderson, of 3955 West Belle, is still confined to her bed, this being the third week of her illness. Mrs. Johnson, of Chicago, daughter of Mrs. Jas. Shaffner, has been quite ill at her mother's home here in this city. Miss Belle Kelley, hairdresser, of Florence, Ala., is in our city this week the guest of her mother, Mrs. Hattie Kelley, 3202 Pine St. The Twelve Knights held their regular monthly meeting March 20 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Terry, 2921 Lambdin. Rev. Geo. Stevens, his wife and daughter, Helen, have gone up to the farm at Wood River, Ill., for a two weeks' rest. Mrs. John Dobson, 3512 Michigan Ave., was home to the Frau Fraus Thursday, April 19. An unusually enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. P. C. Givens, editor of the "Searchlight," Sedalia, Mo., during his brief visit to St. Louis this week, paid his respects to the editor of the Argus, by calling at the office. Through the efforts of Mr. T. A. Dickson, western manager of the Standard Life Ins. Co., Mrs. Nellie Agree has become one of the local agents. Dr. W. L. Vaughn, recent. graduate of Meharry Medical and Pharmaceutical Course is a visitor in the city, the guest of his brother attorney, Geo. L. Vaughn. Mrs. Homer G. Phillips has returned to St. Louis after spending the winter in Hot Springs and Little Rock, Ark. She was accompanied by her husband, Attorney Phillips, who had been visiting her for the past ten days. Dr. and Mrs. Stevens, accompanied by their daughter, Helen, are spending a short while in Alton, their summer home. Dr. Stevens will return for the Sunday services at Central Baptist Church. Miss Jane Bullock was quietly married to Mr. O. W. Hemingway at the home of her parents April 3. Rev. N. L. Smith officiating. They are at home to their friends at 4045 Cook Ave. Phone Lindell 3456R. The "Hundred Dollar Club" made its debut at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. King, 4034 West Belle, April 15. Mr. V. S. Bolen will be host to the club, at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Craddock, April 22. The Excelsior Culture Club met with Mrs. Mae Steele, 4458 Kennerly, Ave. April 9, and the lives of Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass were discussed. A pleasant evening was spent. Laura Henderson, president; Gertrude Brown, secretary; Mae Etta Steele, reporter. A delightful evening was spent April 13, at the residence of Mrs. Joseph Edwards, 1911 Division Street, on which occasion, Mrs. L. E. Hawkins entertained some friends in honor of her husband's birthday. Dancing and games, immensely enjoyed by all, were followed by a gorgeous luncheon. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard, Mr. and Mrs. D. Whitted, Mr. and Mrs. Clemmons, and Mr. Walker Fletcher. Miss Harriet Lamb was at home to the Coterie Girls Saturday from 2:30 to 6:30 at the beautiful home of Miss Ethelyn L. Hoard. The decorations were in keeping with the times with flags galore, indeed it was a patriotic party. Ten members, were present. Guests were: Misses Zenobia Williams, Pearl Adams and Mrs. C. A. Lewis. Miss Z. H. Shoulder, President; Miss Grace L. Williams, Secretary: The West End Art Club was entertained by its president, Mrs. H. Gans, 4284 Cote Brilliante, on April 11. After the regular routine of business, a delicious luncheon was served in two courses. The hostess then presented each member with a beautiful basket artistically made of ribbon, bearing the club colors, green and gold. The club is anticipating a very pleasant time on May 3, at which event a grand reception will take place at the residence of Mrs Lee on Lucky St. Work done by the club will also be on exhibi- THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Call and see us whether you buy or not. 2335 Market St. The best in the state, Lincoln Institute Glee and Mandolin Clubs, in solos, quartettes, elocution and expression. At Metropolitan Church May 2. MARRIAGE LICENSES Arthur J. Pierce.....2907 Bell Ivy M. Johnson.....2323a Pine Charley Williams.....2903 Laclede Ethel Rowan.....4313 Cote Brillantee Frank R. Jones.....2816 Elliott Ida May Cohren.....2942a Clark Neadom Whitker.....27 Johnson Mrs. Mattie Blakeman.....36 Johnson Frank Adams.....4004 Cook Frankie Boyd.....319 S. 22nd William Frierson.....1817 Lucas Mrs. Malinda Pickrin.....1727 Lucas William Hodge.....2328 Chestnut Alberta Lang.....2228 Chestnut Aaron Kilburn.....3109 Clark Mrs. Ardelaia Andrews... 1809a N. Newstead David Davidson.....2655 Lucas Estella Maxey.....3210 Lucas Will Liggins.....1224 N. 12th Lula Montgomery.....1223 Clark Thomas J. Newsom.....607 N. 23rd Mamie Gordon.....Memphis, Tenn. William Evans.....Madison, Ill. Salle Jenkins.....Madison, Ill. Lowrancy Swiney.....2220 1-2 Wash Leona Satterwhite.....2352 Carr William Camp.....1235 N. Garrison Everett Underwood.....1824 Wash Carl E. Pruitt.....3336 Lawton Evelyn Salena Keaton.....Festus, Mo. William Griffin Duke..... 709 N. Leffingwell Carrie May Walker 709 N. Leffingwell John H. C. Whitted. Chicago, Ill. Mildred M. Brown. New-York, N. Y. Ed Blount 2206 Walnut Osie Belle West. 2206 Walnut Mose Hopkins 453 Antelope Alberta Gause 322 S. 23rd John Rice 1424 Papin Laura Hawkins 710 S. 18th James H. Kent, Jr. St. Louis, Mo. Mac S. Merryman 3129 Laclede Clayton Julius Mitchell 4243a N. Market Eugenia Tilghman 4243a N. Market A young man 27 years old having steady employment and good habits, desires to get acquainted with Lady between 19 and 25, neat appearance and a Christian. Photos exchanged. Object matrimony. George Jordan; 2012 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Listen! Madam Anita Pattie Brown, our great singer, will appear at the Y. W. C. A. May 14. Keep the date! The address of Miss Mary G. Evans on "Service and Its Joy," made at the Association meeting Thursday evening, was a wonderful inspiration to those who heard it. With the reports given at this meeting our 1917 budget campaign has about reached the three thousand dollar ($3,000.00). mark. Everyone is jubilant over the splendid work done by our campaign workers. We are still working and hope to report having reached our $5,000 goal at an early date. The "Modern Priscillas," a new club of high school girls under the direction of Miss Lillian Vanderburg and Miss Vemba Brown, enjoyed a great time in an indoor picnic given in our gymnasium. Saturday afternoon. The girls were very attractive in their picnic costumes. Everyone had a jolly good time at this first picnic of the season. All success to the Modern Priscillas! A bright and happy bunch of "Wo He Lo," girls under Miss Miriam Curts help keep things lively at the Association on Saturday afternoons. They are loking forward with much enthusiasm to the debate to be held next Saturday. Miss Mazie Gossin has become a popular leader among the younger girls on Saturdays. Mrs. C. K. Robinson and Mrs. Howard were valuable chaperons at recreation hours on Saturday evening. Recreation evenings become more and more popular among the young men and women. Tennis, swimming and gardening clubs are now being formed among the Association girls. Dr. Wm. L. Perry gave an interesting talk at Vespers Sunday afternoon. Our Wednesday prayer group and Bible Class has become a great power and strength to our work. Dr. William Knight has carefully satisfied over 1,000 people in the year 1916, who had trouble with their eyes. They had their eyes tested and glasses fitted at 2335 Market St. PAGE'S LAUNDRY AND EXPRESS COMPANY Shirt waists, lace curtains, and blankets done reasonably. Auto delivery service. Call Lindell 4054; Delmar 3648L. Beasie Page. Proprietress; Charles T. Rhoda, Manager. 4254 St. Ferdinand Ave. WATCH YOUR STEP! When at New York City visit the Woman's Exchange and Beauty Parlor, 135 W. 132nd St. Mine. R. B. Fields Voting. Prop. Phone M-199. PERSONAL Mr. Burrell Armstead, of 3441 Pine Street, died Sunday, April 15. Funeral services to be held Sunday, April 22, at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine St, under auspices of Onward Lodge No. 17 A. F. and A. M. All master masons are requested to be at Pythian Hall at 12 m. sharp. DIED AT TIPTON, MO. Miss Nora A. Shackelford, of Tipton, died Thursday, April 5, after several months' illness. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. I. W. Roland, pastor of Burns Chapel M. E. Church. The beautiful floral designs received from St. Louis and Kansas City, are evidence of her many friends. A letter of condolence from Miss Ida Mae Godfrey, teacher in one of the schools of Kansas City, was a picturesque sermon in itself. Rev. Roland delivered an able and impressive sermon, which was appreciated highly by the immediate family and relatives. She leaves a mother, two sisters, five brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their sympathy shown us in our sad hour of bereavement in the loss of our dear son and brother, James R. Marshall. We especially thank Rev. G. B. Shaw for his kind and consoling words; the choir for their beautiful music; Mrs. Clara Martin for her beautiful solo; the pall bearers, for their services, and the undertaker, J. H. Harrison, for his kind and efficient services. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Lucinda Marshall, mother, Miss Willette V. Toles, sister. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved father and husband, Mr. Chas. Busby, who departed this life April 11, 1917, for the beautiful floral offerings and kind words of sympathy extended by the church, and auxiliaries of El Bethel Baptist Church. Also, the ministers, for their consoling words, and Mr. J. H. Harrison, undertaker, for his courteous attention: Signed by wife, Parthenia Busby, and daughter, Alberta Busby. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Millie A. Shackelford and family wish to express their thanks to the many friends for their sympathetic kindness during the illness and bereavement of their daughter and sister. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phones: Delmar 922; Lindell 5690 4107 Pinney Ave. 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. 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. Georgia Armstead, daughter of Gus Armstead, please answer and give address in regard to real estate at Knob Lick, Mo. H. P. Bave, 4167a Hertling Place. B. E. Watkins, Organizer. DRESSMAKING PERSONAL System taught by mail or at College For further information, write the SLAUGHTER SYSTEM FIT AND G 2-k. wins ud- We the tinu 5 UP WE REPAIR BROKEN PLATES BRING OR MAIL THEM TO US The VAN-DOW D FORMERLY 10Over C Same Dentist WALNUT ICE A GENERAL A. WRIGH Phone: Bomont 1851-R WONDER HAIR GROWER The VAN-DOW DENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. FORMERLY WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. (Over Child's new Restaurant on Olive) Same Dentist Walks on You Every Time You Come) WALNUT ICE AND FUEL CO. Grows hair on bald heads in thirty days, or money refunded. Write Francis Baker, the scalp specialist, 920 South Trinity St., Mexico, Mo. A lady experienced in hair work, to go out. Phone Olive 1840 from 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday. Miss McDonald. WANTED.—Four intelligent young men to represent the Argus. A good proposition. See Mr. Buck Saturday afternoon. NEW FISH AND VEGETABLE MARKET Go, to Garner's Fish and Vegetable Market, a new Colored enterprise, at 1010 N. Sarah. A large supply of fish, vegetables and home dressed poultry, at lowest prices, always on hand. Coming "'The Crisis," four days only. Commencing Thursday, April 26 to 29, at The Pendleton Theater, Pendleton and Finney Aves. Tickets now on sale at Harris' Drug Store, Jefferson and Lawton, Bonner & Inge, Pendleton and North Market, and theater box office. All seats reserved. Admission: 25 cents. Dealer in New and Second Hand Goods Bought and Sold. Light Hauling. 2925 Choteau Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Agents Wanted To Handle DERMATAS HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY For Particulars, address Mrs. P. W. Dumavon 2749 Walnut St. St. Louis, Mo. We Buy and Sell, Pups, Canaries, Parrots, Etc. Call or write New Bird and Dog Store 3111 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. For our,guaranteed 22-k. reinforced Gold Crowna and Bridge work, including all treatments. 男 WANTED SUNDAY DINNER $3.75 Up EXAMINATION FREE FIT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED DENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. Y WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. Child's new Restaurant on Olive) Walta on You Every Time You Come! AND FUEL CO. HAULING T, Manager. And Look at My Five Point Motor Player, 1917. We Have the Only One in St. Louis 1930 Why can't I give you the same or better inducements offered by any dealer when I am backed by a $4,000,000 capital! I can and do sell at manufacturer's price. My showroom is small, but great is its factory resources. You don't have to pay the middleman's prices when you buy from me. Prices same as from the factory to your home. Player pianos, from $400 to $1,000; uprights, $50 to $500. You don't need to worry if times get hard, we can carry you as long as anyone. Phone Bomont 1792W, or call at my store, 2905 Lac lede Ave. C. H. Watkins. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Nelson, formerly of Memphis Tenn., should notify Captain Johnson of the Laelede Station or the Argus office. His sister, Mrs. Branch, wishes to hear from him. FOUND AT LAST Green has found it. Positively found it: A sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, headaches, pains in the back and side, indigestion, cuts, burns, bruises, sore throat, bad cold, cramp, colic, etc. And an excellent remedy for douches. These facts are verified by many testimonies of both races. Agents wanted everywhere. For particulars call or write, A. B. Green, 6339 Wagner Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Ball, April 9; at Pythian Hall. Missouri We also guarantee that the teeth will not be continually breaking off. 2753 WALNUT ST LOST RELATIVES ST. LOUIS 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. Cut 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. Granitoid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,200, can be bought for $1,800 cash. Call and inspect, 423 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at 427 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Mo. Ask for Daniel White. (5-19) FOR SALE: The owner says "sell." This is the best bargain on W. Belle. A five and six room single flat, gas and electric fixtures. In first class condition. Terms to suit. See J. E. Mitchell, 2341 Market. Phone, Bom. 1452. MEN WANTED WANTED.—25 building wreckers. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Steel Co., 23 Braneb St. WANTED—Men 'or 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. Byser, 5006 Geraldine 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.—Ten room house with basement store. Real bargain. Price $4,090. Apply 2911 Lawton. FOR RENT.—Nearly furnished room for man and wife or two gentlemen. 4255a Finney. Call after six, Lindell 5273·R. FOR RENT: Respectable family of two have a neatly furnished room for couple or gentlemen. Call Lindell 1864·W. WANTED.—A respectable family would like two gentlemen in the mail service to room and board with them. Call Lindell 3968·W. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished and unfurnished rooms, with modern con- veniences; bath, gas, 2 kitchens, con- venient to 2 car lines. Apply 4190 West Belle, Mrs. I. R. Sypret, or phone Lindell 5837-W. 4-13-4. FOR RENT.—Small furnished room, with modern improvements for lady employed. Call Lindell 1864-W. 4-13-4. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room by respectable family for man and wife, or for two gentlemen. 4046 Cook. Lindell 3809R. (4-20-4.) FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished connecting rooms suitable for bache- lors, or for couple for light housekeep- ing. Convenient to Page or Hodiamont cars. 1020 Pendleton. Lindell 1216W. FOR RENT: Modern 4 and 7 room fnts. Electric lights, bath and furnace. Open from 2 to 5 o'clock. 4462 West Bells. (4-20-1.) 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Evil speaking has been a reigning offense in every age. It was for this among other causes that God gave up the heathen to a reprobate mind because they were filled with all unrighteousness — whisperers, backbiters, spiteful, inventors of evil things. Nor did Christianity immediately and thoroughly reform this evil even among believers. We find Paul saying to among other causes that God gave up the heathen to a reprobate mind because they were filled with all unrighteousness — whisperers, backbiters, spiteful, inventors of evil things. Nor did Christianity immediately and thoroughly reform this evil even among believers. We find Paul saying to the church at Corinth: "I fear lest there be among you debates, envyings, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults." The evil speaking we have to guard against is not so much the flagrant lie and the reviling speech, but the private ways of calumny—the ungrounded and false rumors, the unkind constructions, the ready acceptance of bad reports, the carrying of tales and the disposition to dwell upon the worst rather than the best in people. As someone has said, this is what the flies do—skip over what is sound in men and alight upon their sores. There are some lives so blameless that even malice is ashamed to vent its spite against them, and yet there is a way of accomplishing the evil purpose even in their case. Their whole character may not be attacked but assaults made upon parts of it. The edges will be nibbled at and the borders of their good name clipped away. Someone says that "so-and-so is a very accomplished person." and we reply that "probably he knows it pretty well!" This does not say that he is proud or vain, but it comes so near to it that there is no need to say it. If another is commended for his good works we can add that "doublyless he has his own particular ends in view." All Are Exposed to It. One would think it would deter us from evil speaking of another to reflect how we ourselves are exposed to the same danger. The Scripture says, "Take heed if ye bite and devour one another that ye be not consumed one of another." It is a game that two can play at. The devil who instigated your slander against your neighbor can employ your neighbor to instigate a similar slander against you. And then there is the other thought, that when we search into the corners of our life and ransack the garret and cellar, of our corrupt nature, many things may be found for occasion against us as well as others. As Paul said to the Galatians, "If a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual restore such an one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest ye also be tempted." In other words shame for out sins should be a covering for our brother's sins, and recognition of our own weakness should make us compassionate toward his. We shall find that as we cease being evil listeners we lessen the temptation to be evil speakers. All conversation is kept up by exchange, and if one brings you a story it will seem as incivility not to repay him with another. Therefore if he accuses A—— you will condemn B—— and thus it goes. The Scripture says again, "Thou shalt not receive a false report." Keeping the Balanca. Of course there is a prudent observation of each other's conduct which should be practiced by Christians and there may be a useful impartation to each other of what we have seen and known, not what we have heard or guessed. For self-defense, for the sake of justice, for the love of others, it may be necessary to proclaim our testimony. But this is not speaking evil of one another for it is done with an honest purpose and a harmless mind. As William Cullen Bryant says: Dear dies of mutual succor bind The children of our feeble race. And, if our brethren were not kind, This earth were but a weary place. We lean on others as we walk. Life's twilight path with pitfalls strewn. And 'were an idle boast to talk Of treading that dim path alone! In vain, however, does the Christian preacher inveigh against a wrong thing like this, or exhort to a righteous one, except as he points out the power by which the one may be avoided and the other attained. That power is Jesus Christ. To the Christian, l. e. the truly regenerated man, there should be no mystery in this. He should know that if he surrenders himself to the Spirit of the Lord who dwells within him, he will receive power to become a child of God in deed as well as in name. And to the man who is not a Christian, the advice is practically the same. Let him accept Jesus Christ by faith as his Savior and confess him as his Lord, and he will discover that he is able not only to redeem him from the guilt of sin, but keep him day by day from its power. Yes, even from its power as expressed in an evil tongue. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL (BY E. O. SELLER'S, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR APRIL 22 JESUS ANOINTED AT BETHANY. LESSON TEXT- John 12:1-11. GOLDEN TEXT- She hath done what she could.- Mr. 12:3. This is a lesson of Jesus in the home. It occurred at the beginning of passion week. We have before us the master; the worker, Martha; the worshiper, Mary; the witness, Lazarus; the traitor, Judas, and the people without. An unconscious bit of wisdom fell from the lips of that good housewife who exclaimed, "How much better my neighbors' houses look when I have my windows clean." Too much we are looking through the eyes of selfishness. Out of this lesson let us learn to look through unselfish eyes. 1. Unjust Criticism (vv. 1-6). It is six days before Jesus' last Passover. The accounts of Matthew and Mark suggest it to have been within two days, because they mentioned this feast after telling of the conspiracy of the chief priests and elders with Judas, who came to his determination to sell his Master after the reprimand given him on this occasion. (1) The Value of Good Deeds. Jesus did not forget, in the supreme hour of his life, the friends whom he loved. To bring them some further spiritual gifts, he had come to their home in Bethany. Doubtless he also had in mind the desire to nourish the faith which had been kindled in the hearts of all by the resurrection of Lazarus, just as he returned to Cana after having performed his first miracle (John 4:54). Jesus was Very God of Very God, yet he was very much of a real man; therefore he enjoyed the pleasures of home as much as other men, and the joys of kinship and brotherhood. (2) The Wealth of Good Deeds. Out of her love Mary expended $51, probably her whole treasure, in the purchase of this alabaster box, and put it aside to use it upon him at the proper time. We do not think that she stopped to calculate the cost of this ointment. Love never estimates value. Her deed proved a safer guide of conduct than the calculating prudence of Judas and the other disciples (see Matt. 20:8). Such deeds are always looked upon with suspicion. The Iscarots usually are the leaders in criticizing the actions of others. Envy lay at the bottom of their criticism, but good deeds are unconscious, for we read that "the house was filled with odor." (3) A Standard of Good Deeds (Mark 14:8); "She did what she could," and we have also the record of good deeds, a memorial to her (Mark 14:9). A large number of people who never give of their own to the poor nor to the kingdom of God are willing to criticize others who do give out of the gratitude of their loving hearts: II. Gracious Commendation (vv. 7-11). Jesus praised where his disciples and Judas criticized. The poor they always had with them (Mark 14:7). This must have been a challenge that evidently they had not attended to the poor as they should. Jesus also tells them frankly that whatever they do for him they must do speedily. Jesus' judgment upon Judas is a rebuke of the disciples; his exposure of the sophistry of the critics and of their subtlety is suggestive. Upon Mary's act he bestowed the highest possible praise. "She hath done what she could." That is all that is asked of anyone (II Cor. 8:12). Such commendation as Jesus bestowed upon Mary he bestowed upon no other, and his wonderful predictions concerning her (Matt. 26:13) have been literally fulfilled. Jesus' judgment upon Mary is also suggestive. He shielded her, "let her alone;" He approved her works as being good, and he interpreted her innermost purpose in the act which she had performed. This outward act was literally the pouring forth of her heart's adoration and worship. Martha was in part taken up with her household service. Lazarus with in part taken up with his enjoyment of the presence of Jesus, but Mary was wholly taken up with Jesus himself. Does the record surprise us: "Wheresoever this gospel shall be spread throughout the whole world, this also which she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her?" Judas, under the judgment of Jesus, was stung (Matt. 26:14) and hurries at once to the enemies of Jesus to strike a bargain with them for the betrayal of his Lord though he did not secure from these enemies the equivalent of what she had poured upon him. Christ will be no man's debtor. He takes the poor offerings we lay before him, and crowns them with the richest reward. Mary's gift of ointment received words of commendation of which she never dreamed, and a reward far beyond her fondest hope, and has been the fount of countless deeds rich with love. Many people had gathered, not only for Jesus sake. But that they might see Lazarus also. He drew people because of what Jesus had done for him, yet he drew them to Jesus. This brought him also under condemnation; for we must share the bitterness of the foes of Jesus. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Church Directory St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Young People's Societies, 5 to 7:30. Class meeting, Tuesday, 8 p. m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church. King's Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m.; Thursday, Class meeting, 8:00 p. m. J. W. Garver, pastor. Joeh, 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. Pitecher, 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. Rev. T. L. Watson, Pastor. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6216 Wells Ave.—Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p. m. Rev. E. L. Clarks, pastor. Grant's A. M. E. Church, 6726 Bleek Aye—Sunday preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Supt. Rev. W. H. Pearson, pastor. Residence 3024 Pine St. Wayman A. M. E. Church, 23rd and Wash Street.—Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. 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 Kinloch, Mo.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Bible reading at 6:30 p. m. Weekly meetings, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p. m. Communion, second Sunday in each month. Rev. P. Hople, pastor; E. L. Brown, clerk. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church; 36 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, Webste Groves—Services at 11 a. m. and 7:3 p. m. Sabbath School 9 a. m. Rev W. H. Fearson, 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. m. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 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. Scance at 8 p. m. Tuesday and Friday. Mrs. Julia Johnson, oracle; Rev. James D. Miller, pastor; Henry Green, president; Miss A. L. Voorhies, secretary. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school 1 p.m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p.m.; Friday, prayer meeting 8 p.m.; Missionary Society, first and third Tuesday in each month at 8 p.m. Rev. David Tyler, pastor. FIRST FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, 3932 Papin Street. Preaching, second, third and fourth Sundays in each month, at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 1 p.m.; C. E. Society, 6:30 p.m. Preaching Wednesday night, 8 p.m. Prayer meeting 8 p.m. Communion services second Sunday in each month. Rev. A. H. Bostie, pastor, phone Central 3193 or. Olive 1676 any time from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR 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, 2736 Pine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. and 5 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Motherhood 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. A, P. Harold, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goode Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p. m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets.—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in each month Covenant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennerly and Pendleton Avenue.—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 cup, 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 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, Sunday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2727 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p. m. Fridays, 8 p. m. J. S. Weatherford, rector; Mrs. M. Owens, assistant and secretary. CHRISTIAN SPIRITVALIST CHURCH The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash St., to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hodiamond car, get off at 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. Sundayschool 3 p. m. Catechetical Instruction, Thursday, 8 p. m. Day School, every day, 9 a. m.-3 p. m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt. 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 day. 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; Cordelia Anderson, treasurer; M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. pastor; Mrs. Carrie Parson, assistant pastor. 2641 Lucas Ave. Phone. Cent. 9616R. 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THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS Sunday, April 22 "THE MAN WHO TOOK A CHANCE" Blue Bird Masterpiece of the Mexican Border, Featuring Franklin Farnum Monday, April 23 "BARRIERS OF SOCIETY" Also Mrs. Vernon Clyte in "PATRIA" Tuesday, April 24 Sunshine Marie Oborino in "THE TWIN KIDDIES" Thursday "ONE DAY" A photodramatic triumph which was shown at the Central Theater, downtown, for six weeks at 25 cents. Friday "THE SENATOR" and "THE AMERICAN GIRL." Saturday Greater Vittagraph Productions and Fox Film Comedies. COMING TO THE COMET COMING TO THE COMET Tuesday, April 24 HILDA SPONG in a Drama of Life "DIVORCED" 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?" YOUR HAND IS YOUR FORTUNE Advice given in all matters of Life, Give Luck in Business, and Speculations, Law Suits, Settle Lover's Quarrels, brings separation together, makes peace and happiness in family. MRS. A. CROWLEY Clairvoyant, Fortune Teller Spirit Medium 1514a Urban Ave. 2nd house from corner Wellston ```markdown ``` 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, Mp. Phone Bonomont 1577. THE TRIUMPH OF THE CRISIS By Winston Churchill A Story of Special interest to the colored citizens of St. Louis. This is the only colored House in the city to show this wonderful production. 4 DAYS ONLY THURS. FRIDAY, SAT. & RUN. APRIL 26, 27, 28, 29. MATINEE EACH DAY Matinee Thursday and Friday 15c Matinee Saturday, Sunday and NIGHTS 25c Tickets now on sale at HARRIS' DRUG STORE JEFFERSON & LAWTON BONNER & INGE DRUGGIST N. Market and Pendleton AND THE THEATRE AT THE PENDLETON THEATRE PENDLETON AND FINNEY Take any Car and Transfer to the Page Line. ALL SEATS RESERVED AMUSEMENTS AND SPORT By H. T. M. THEATRES THE BOOKER WASHINGTON SHOW It can only be said that Bob Russell and Company have barely succeeded in reaching their standard in the show they are presenting this week at the Booker Washington Theatre. The title of the offering is "The College Girl's Return." The piece has a novel introduction and finale. The first is a tennis court showing a mixed couple in the game which ends with a song and dance. This is good. The last is a yard scene with several kids playing "See Now." This fails to have the desired effect because it does not lend a decided climax to the program. The balance of the show is made up of a series of specialties. Some are well received and deserve praise merely on account of the musical numbers. Although Noisy Speedy Smith is as funny as ever, the play as a whole is short on comedy. The offering is a good entertainment and is pleasing large houses nightly, but from the critic's point of view it suffers easily by comparison with some of Russell's previous shows here. The musical numbers include a specialty by Harper and Smith, "Rose in the Bud." by Miss Birlieanna Blanks; "Aba Daba," "Hello Bill," "Dixie Land," "See Say," and a tally-ho song, all by the company. Pugh does a "Buzzin' Around" eccentric and a little dancing is indulged in by other members of the cast. The first episode of "Voice on the Wire" drew, capacity houses Monday night and established a sensation, that will no doubt hold the nerves of the picture patrons at a high strain until the serial has been run. NEXT WEEK There should be no doubt about the caliber of the /show coming to the Booker Washington Theater next week. Lone Bert Murphy, who has not been seen here for a couple of years is a real 'big time' comedian; Fannie Wise is the leading operatic primadonna of the day; Clifford Ross and George Taylor are counted the comedy sensations of the country and The Eords, not automobiles, but a team of peppery singers and dancers, will compose a bill that should equal any that has been booked at this theater. "Pride," the second picture of the "Seven Deadly Sins," will be shown at the Retina, 20th and Market, Thursday, April 26. "Pride" tells the story of a girl THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS The Fords Not Automobile THE TRIUMPH OF THE CRIS By Winst A Story of S citizens of S TON E NNEY r to the ALL SEAT who begins to think she is a little better than the man who loves her. She is sought by a Count and by a powerful banker, portrayed by Mr. Blinn. The girl jirts her deserving sweetheart, escapes from the banker and elopes with the Count. The banker and the young lover follow the elopers aboard the liner, the youth as a stoker. There, amid throbbing scenes, pride is followed by a fall and the girl is cured of the temptation of the second sin. "ONE DAY" AT THE NEW MOVIE THEATER The famous photoplay dramatic triumph, "One Day," a sequel to Eleanor Glyn's "Three Weeks," which was showing at the Central Theater, downtown for the admission price of 25 cents for six weeks, will be shown at the New Movie Theater on Thursday, April 26 with no advance in prices. The new serials have been booked, "The Railroad Raider," with Helen Holmes, and Jimmy Dale, of "Perils of Pauline" fame. They will start soon. The best in the state, Lincoln Institute Glee and Mandolin Clubs, in solos, quartettes, elocution and expression. At Metropolitan Church May 2. BASEBALL Ed Brick's St. Louis Giants did not get into the main game of the double header at Polo Park in East St. Louis last Sunday but showed for five innings against a scrub team in the preliminary. The Colored boys were in fine fettle completely smothering their opponents. The St. Louis club will journey to the East Side Sunday and line up against Slack's outfit for a real game. Capt. Pettis returned east last Sunday night on business, but will return in time for the East St. Louis game. The best in the state, Lincoln Institute Glee and Mandolin Clubs, in solos, quartettes, elocution and expression. At Metropolitan Church May 2. 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. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK Special meals Sundays and holidays. Extra meals if wanted. Sunday dinner served from 2 to 7 p. m. Mrs. Bettie Jefferson, proprietor, 3037 Lawton. LONE Bert Murphy "In the Jail House New" Special interest to the colored st. Louis. This is the only col- ored House in the city to show this wonderful production. 4 DAYS ONLY THURS. FRIDAY, SAT. & RUN. APRIL 26, 27, 28, 29. MATINEE EACH DAY Matinee Thursday and Friday 15c Matinee Saturday, Sunday and NIGHTS 25c Tickets now on sale at HARRIS' DRUG STORE JEFFERSON & LAWTON BONNER & INGE DRUGGIST N. Market and Pendleton AND THE THEATRE S RESERVED Woman's Intuition Given Credit for Success Gained As Office Building Manager Woman's intuition applied to business resulted in the successful management of seven office buildings, with a total of 730 rooms. Two of these buildings are downtown office structures and two more are apartment houses. The woman who manages them, Mrs. Emerson of San Francisco, gets from her management an income of $600 a month. She did not fall into this comfortable sum. She built up her business from nothing. "There is something about the atmosphere of the rooms of a building," she says, "that decides me. It is the same way with tenants and employees. I feel at the first glance whether they are the right ones or not. I place the rental prices by intuition, too. Last week an owner, who was showing me through his building, asked me to guess at his rentals. I named them off-hand by intuition. He said that I had named the rental he had settled on in every case." What Mrs. Emerson calls intuition would be called a quickly working intelligence by most persons. Left a widow 16 years ago, with a blind mother to take care of, Mrs. Emerson decided on attempting this form of occupation and today manages six of the buildings in her care for their owners, and leases the seventh on her own account. Several of the buildings she "opened," which means that she helped with the plans, supervised the decorations, and selected the furnishings. From matters of elaborate drains in an office building to choosing Turkish rugs for apartment rooms range the duties of a manager. These duties include employing janitors and housekeepers and elevator boys. This woman, who has 40 employees, is astonished at the walls of the average woman over her servant problem. "I tried to progress all the time," is her only theory of her success. "I started by renting rooms in my flat," she said. "Then after a while I rented a house and let the rooms. Soon I took a larger house. After a few years I took a small office building, with my heart in my mouth at the venture—but filled it at once, and so was on the highroad to success." Modernized Proverbs. Never put off till today what you can do tomorrow. Poverty is no sin, but it's more unpopular. Necessity and lots of lawyers know no law. There's nothing good nor bad but the moving picture men have made it do its bit. Little pitchers have wide ears; larger ones, wide curves. A good workman never quarrels with his boss. A fool and his wife are soon parted. 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 gooose 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. Wednesday-The greatest and most sensational serial, featuring FRANCES BUSHMAN and B. BAYNE. SEVEN DESTINY ENVY” “PRIDE” “PASSION” “SLOTH” “THE Seven Weeks of Modern Not All EVERY THURSDAY AT THE 20th and 21st EVE LESLIE, a girl whose beauty, is ambitious to win wealth, luck, chance brings her to the great city within her reach. But the men and women her heart’s desires are the pawns, love what she wants—but her soul will Adam Moore, her lover, sees that but can he win? You will find the girl 2nd: SEE “PRIDE” 10,000 UNIFORM IN CAMP AT 20,000 VISITORS AUGUST 1 9th Biennial Session of Supreme Court 9th National Entrance Uniform Rank Hour Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A. THE FOLLOWING CONCERTS ARELOCATED ON THE CAMP GROUND: Souvenir Programs Restaurant Melons Ice Cream And 25 more good concessions and dances. Headquarters Ways and CAPT. JAMES SHACKELFORD Chairman 3141 Lawton Ave. Take Wellston, Houghton, Meddstone, L. IN DEADLY E” “PASSION” “W WH” “The SEVEN of Modern Drama Not Allegories m THURSDAY BEGINN THE REV 20th and Market S Girl whose beauty and innoc to the great metropolis and the men and women who are the pawns of Seven D out her soul will be stained over, see this. He follow “PRIDE” Thursd 10,000 ORM KN P AT ST. LON ORS JUST 19th T Session of the the Court of Cala nal Encampm Rank Knights N. A., S. A., E., A ING CONCESSIONS B E CAMP GROUNDS. ns Country Store Official Photoa Cream Chewing Gum, cessions and displays. Ad s Ways and Mea BACKELFORD CO an on Ave. - S CABAN Mme. L Colored Tr She can tell y lik She can instru business READINGS S From 7:30 6152 Minerva Middletown, Kirkwood-Fergus SEVEN DEADLY SINS EVE LESLIE, a girl whose beauty and innocence are her only possessions, is ambitious to win wealth, luxury, social success. Chance brings her to the great metropolis and puts all of her ambitions within her reach. But the men and women who have the power to give Eve her heart's desires are the pawns of Seven Deadly Sins. They will give Eve what she wants—but her soul will be stained in the getting. Adam Moore, her lover, sees this. He follows her. He fights for her. But can he win? You will find the answer if you see these. 2nd: SEE "PRIDE" Thursday, April 26 UNIFORM KNIGHTS IN CAMP AT ST. LOUIS, MO. 40,000 VISITORS ONE BIG WEEK AUGUST 19th To 25th 19th Biennial Session of the Supreme Lodge Supreme Court of Calanthe and 9th National Encampment of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A., E., A., A., and A. THE FOLLOWING CONCESSIONS FOR SALE TO BE LOCATED ON THE CAMP GROUNDS. A CITY IN ITSELF: Souvenir Programs Country Store Barber Shop Restaurant Official Photos Pressing Shop Melons Ice Cream Chewing Gum Pop Corn and Candy And 25 more good concessions and displays. Address all communications Headquarters Ways and Means Committee, CAPT. JAMES SHACKELFORD COL. CHAS. A. MILLS, Chairman Secretary 3141 Lawton Ave. - St. Louis, Mo. CABANY 1348 Mme. Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist She can tell you what you would like to know She can instruct you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 6152 Minerva Ave., - Wellston Take Wellston, Hamilton, Middleton, Kirkwood-Ferguson and St. Charles Care BLOODY' PROSPERITY. "No one disputes a temporary it is sectional in its factory aspect, obvious in its essentials, and perversive in its gold uluod from the river of the marriages of millions of our fellow countryside a prosperity wrought in our rather rejoice in the prosperity of Warren & Harding. a temporary prosperity in history appear, absorbing in it and perverting in its tw the river of blood, poured of our fellow men. God ought in such waste of prosperity of peace.— "He one disputes a temporary prosperity in our land today. But it is emotional in its factory aspect, abnormal in its fevered rush, fictitious in its essentials, and perverting in its tendency. Warren, it is the gold elicited from the river of blood, poured out by the horrifying acerules of millions of our fellow men. God forbid that we should boast a prosperity wrought in such waste of human life. We had rather rejoice in the prosperity of people."—United States Senator Warren E. Harding. Thursday- The Preparedness serial "PATRIA" featuring the World's Greatest Dancer MRS. VERNON CASTLE. Saturday- The Secret Kingdom featuring DOROTHY KELLY and CHARLIE RICHMOND