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 WHAT NEW DRAFT BILL MAY MEAN TO THE NEGRO Under Equality Of Application Of Its Provisions, We Should Furnish 200,000 Soldiers, 600 From St. Louis. Fourteen Years of War Prophet Predicts Long and Bloody Conflict. Change Of Heart Will Save Some. By J. M. Batchman The passage of the administration bill to raise an army of two million men by selective draft, gives promise, if the Negro is fortunate, of proving a boon to the race and offering an unlimited opportunity to make history for his country. In addition to the actual soldiers who will be brought into the service of the Nation, the summary of the bill shows, "The President is authorized to exclude or discharge, or to draft for partial military service only, custom house clerks; persons in the mail service; workers in armories, arsenals and navy yards; pilots and marines; persons engaged in industries found to be necessary to maintenance of the military establishment or the effective operation of the military forces during the emergency." Under a proper application of the spirit of the bill, the Negro ought to find plenty of room for a complete service to the country. His loyalty is unquestioned, his war spirit has been tested and his availability for many of the other positions to which the draft is applicable has been demonstrated. He is an American from the crown of his head to the tips of his toes, and if he does not see service to his fullest capacity, it will not be his fault. The new army of 2,000,000 is to be created in two years; the first draft will be of young men, probably between the ages of 21 to 35 years and will call for 500,000. The country is supposed to contain 90,000,000 white persons and 10,000,000 Colored; if the Negro secures his full quota in the two years, he will furnish 200,000 well drilled soldiers to the government. Naturally, the great bulk of these men will come from the southern states and form a strong Fourteen Years Prophet Predicts Conflict. Cha Will Save With all the dignity and assurances of the prophets of old, Rev. Andrew Jones, of Philadelphia, is in St. Louis, telling the people of this city of wrath to come. He is preaching at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2625 Morgan St., where large crowds gather mightly to hear his prophecies. His special message is to warn men to repent of their wicked ways and pray that they may be spared when the great calamity comes. "Prophet Jones," as he is generally called, is a most interesting character. He is usually seen with a large bundle of papers. Among them may be found some of the leading dailies of this country. These papers contain extracts from the prophecies, which were made by Rev. Jones years ago. Some of his predictions, as chronied in these papers are: The Johns- R. C. Simmons Speaks In Chicago Chicago, Illinois, April 30, 1917. Speaking before 3,000 white people at Orchestra Hall, Sunday evening, Roscoe Conkling Simmons, reciting the history and loyalty of the Negro, was given a great ovation. He spoke under the auspices of the Greater Hampton Movement of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. He linked Roosevelt and the Negro with the defeat of Germany, and the audience did not allow him to finish the sentence. The applause was deafening. Others on the evening's program were former Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson and Theodore Marburg, former United States Minister to Belgium. Sunday, May 6, is "Giris' Day" at Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A. proportion of the allotment from that section. In the eventuality the war goes on for some time, it is not too much to expect to see Colored soldiers from Dixie on the firing line receiving from and giving support to white men from the same section; the spirit of comradeship which will be the outgrowth of such a situation can be naught else than wholesome and serve to ameliorate conditions after it is all over. A local authority estimates Missouri's quota at 47,855, of which St. Louis will furnish 16,712. This means that this city should give one soldier out of every 70 persons of the required age; the last census gave the Colored population in round numbers at 42,000; using these figures as a base, which is extremely conservative, we should furnish 600 men in two years or about half a regiment. Five hundred thousand will have to be furnished by the country by September 1, and Colored St. Louisans should send 150 of these, and by September 1, 1918, we should be on hand with 150 more with the rest to follow in the allotted time. It is too early to form any definite idea of how the War Department will place the new selective draft in operation, because its plans are not yet in shape to give to the public. However, the Negro desires and deserves unrestricted opportunity to give the best that is in him to insure a complete and overwhelming victory for his country; if he fails, it will not be because of disloyalty, apathy or slackers. It will be for the sole reason his services were not used when they were available, and he stood a willing citizen offering to serve his country along with all others who love to fight the Nation's battles. Ears of War Long and Bloody Range Of Heart Live Some. town flood, the Baltimore fire, the St. Louis cyclone, the assassination of President W. H. McKinley and many other sayings that have proven absolutely true. In 1904 he told of a great war across the waters that would drag this country into it. And that it would be the bloodiest war that the world has ever seen. He predicts the destruction of Boston, New York, Washington, D. C, and Chiengo. He says this present war will last for fourteen years and at the end of that time there would be only a few men living. Famines, pestilence are factors in making this war serious. The rich shall weep and howl, for they shall see their gold and silver canker. God is going to avenge the sufferer and the proud and haughty shall be brought low. Negro Business League Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Negro Business League will be held at Russell's Chapel Tuesday evening, May 8, 8 p.m. All members are urged to be present. Henry A. Smith, president; Julius A. K. Ficklin, secretary. THE ST. LOUIS MEDICAL FORUM Nearly every member was present Tuesday evening at the public library in the regular semi-monthly meeting of the Forum. Dr. E. Gordon, who practiced pharmacy in Europe before coming to this country, read a paper on "Medical Jurisprudence." The oration, which was a brilliant array of facts, was well written and well argued. Doctors W. S. Bratham, W. H. A. Barrett, J. C. Jaques and G. B. Key discussed the paper. Among the new members announced were Doctors J. Meade Benson and W. H. Polk. ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,MAY 4,1917. Y.M.C.A. HOME STRETCH FOR THE HALF WAY MARK Teams 14 and 17 Vie With Each Other for the Lead. Interest Centered Upon Dr. T. A. Curtis and Dr. Chas. H. Turner. All Captains Will Meet Sunday at 4 p. m. and Report at Y. M. C. A. Building. The race between the teams of the Y. M. C. A. collection campaign has become so hot that team 14, which for a year or more has held first place, under the captaincy of Dr. T. A. Curtis, has been displaced by team 17, under the leadership of Dr. C. H. Turner. This collection campaign has developed into a hot old race and before this issue of the Argus comes out, it may be that team 14 will have gotten hold on first place. Work on the wrecking of the building will commence at once and the team men are jubilant over the prospects of the work commencing at an early date. Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. building, the teams and team captains will get together for their report on their $5,000 effort which is the effort to reach the $25,000 mark in the collection. This will be a meeting of all the teams and team captains and because of the strenuousness with which the teams have been working, a large attendance is expected. Promptly at 5:00 o'clock a meeting will be addressed by Dr. J. L. Swartz, of the Barnes Hospital staff, and Dr. Geo. B. Mangold. The Y. M. C. A. has caught the popular car and the popular support and is singing along in fine old shape. Dr. W. S. Brooks Now In Baltimore Baltimore, Md., May 3.—The Rev. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, the new pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, was greeted by a large congregation Sunday morning. He is regarded as one of the most successful ministers in his denomination, and is highly thought of wherever he has pastored. He comes to this city from Wichita, Kans., and will tackle the big debt on Bethel Church. Dr. Brooks is a native of Maryland and was educated in Morgan College, Baltimore. "Baby Week" is being observed all over the city this week, and many babies are on exhibition. Lectures on the care of infants are being given. Mrs. Laura F. Wheatley, wife of Dr. E. J. Wheatley, won a $10 prize in an essay contest conducted by the Maryland League for National Defense. John H. Murphy, publisher of the Baltimore Afro-American, has gone to Atlanta on a business trip. Maggie F. Walker, of Richmond, Va., was the principal speaker at rally conducted by local lodges, of the Order of St. Luke Monday night. Francis H. Warren, president of the Elijah McCoy Graphite Lubricating Company, Detroit, was tendered a reception by Mr. William Morsell a few evenings ago. CARONDELET NEWS Sunday morning the congregation of Corin Baptist Church listened to a very instructive and a practical session on the Training of Children, delivered by the pastor, Rev. F. Bates. At night the Mission Circle rendered a sacred concert...Mr. and Mrs. Geo Carter had as their guests, for dinner Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh P. White and daughter. Quite a number of friends met at Mrs. L. Bailey's Monday night and from there they quietly marched to the home of Mr. C. C. Black, taking him by surprise, which indeed was an agreeable one. Some canned goods and a purse, of $7.10 were given him. Mr. Black was made to feel like a man in perfect health. Delany School Picnic in Carondelet Park June 12, 1917. The Patron's Association will meet Tuesday night, May 8, at Quinn's Chapel. All parents are urged to be present. The program rendered at Quinn Chapel last Sunday at the sacred concert was excellent.... News has just reached us of the death of Mr. Geo. Parmer, the brother of Mrs. Suie Hutt. INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing of the, whereabouts of Corcélius Mason should notify Captain Johnson, of the Laclede Avenue Station or the Argus office. His father, Alexander Mason, of Evansville, Ind., is seriously ill. This message was sent by Mrs. Ella Parrish. PEERLESS KNIGHTS INSTALL . OFFICERS The annual installation of officers of Othello Lodge No. 1, Benevolent Order of Peerless Knights, was held at Convention Hall, 2804 Pine St., Tuesday evening, May 1. The ceremonies were conducted by Past Exalted Prelate Joseph P./Harris assisted by Past Exalted Prelate, William H. Fields. The following officers for the year 1017 were installed: W. H. King, Exalted Prelate; Wm. H. Brown, Vice-Exalted Prelate; Dr. Geo. M. Cathrell, Counsellor; Geo. O'Neil, Financial Secretary; Edw. O. Lawson, Recording Secretary; W. C. Gordon, Treasurer; R. O. Brawley, Lecturer; Henry Clay, Outside Sentinel; Geo. Long, Trustee. Exalted Prelate W. H. King, made the following official appointments: J. Edward Hardy, Captain of Escort; Herber Holland, Inside Sentinel; J. W. Moore, Chaplain, Chas. A. Scott, State Organizer; Dr. J. W. McChellan, Medical Director; William Johnston, Master of Social Session. The Exalted Prelate, after being installed, delivered a splendid address which was replete with inspiration to the many members who were present. His platform carried many messages for the strengthening and upbuilding of this already great institution. Among the most striking clauses was that in which he called for the highest standard of efficiency in all official and clerical departments. He concluded his address by saying: "In the pledging of this platform, may we all see the dawning of a new light. A light which will lead Othello Lodge oward and upward, until it reaches pinnacle of excellence. May each friend be so benefited by this new light, that his character and demeanor will shine forth to the world like the brilliancy of the noonday sun. May we set new standards. May we pledge new vows. May we reverence anew the oath we have taken. May we live the year 1917 with new thoughts, new ideas and new accomplishments. And when the evening sun of this year is acely sinking, may there be written across the curtain of the gathering twilight, the word 'Success,' on a rainbow of duty well done." The Peerless Knights are rated as the wealthiest organization in the city of St. Louis and their business is conducted in such a way as to exact favorable comment from the largest and most substantial banking institutions in the city. This organization will conduct the ceremonies for the Colored Old Folks' Home, Sunday, June 10, and during the present week, the Supreme Lodge Session is being held at Convention Hall, 2804 Pine St. Negro Movies Attract Crowd Pictures Of "Fifty Years Progress" in Middle West" Fill Lincoln High On Tuesday evening, May 1, an audience composed of children and adults, teachers, preachers and laymen, filled the Lincoln High School auditorium of East St. Louis in which Charles Allmon, the motion picture exhibitor of St. Louis, was depicting the progress of the Negro race in the middle west in motion pictures. The scenes were highly interesting as well as entertaining and from time to time provoked thunderous outbursts of applause. The picture was ably supplemented by another reel, entitled "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," in which some interesting incidents of the life of Abraham Lincoln were portrayed in some very beautiful scenes mingled with war and symbolic fableaux. The exhibition of this picture was preceded by a short address on the life of Lincoln, by Prof. K. W. Buck, founder of Bruck's Business School of St. Louis. The story of Negro Progress is a picture taken under Mr. Allmon's personal supervision, and is calculated to stimulate race pride and enthusiasm wherever shown. Mr. Allmon is expecting to leave town within the next ten days on a tour of the state and nearby cities in Illinois. He has prepared an itinerary which covers a very wide territory. It is easily predicted that the intense interest displayed in East St. Louis will be duplicated in most of the other cities, some of which have already begun to vie with each other for the first exhibition. Mr. Allmon will also represent the St. Louis Argus, in its campaign for news and subscriptions. Motto.—Do business with a neighbor, whenever this is possible, but at any rate do business with your own race.—American Woodmen. LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS GLEE CLUB ENTERTAINMENT St. Louisans Well Pleased With Entertainment Given by the Glee and Mandolin Club, of Lincoln Institute, of Jefferson City, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Wednesday Night. Wednesday evening May 2 marked one of the best concerts given by the Glee and Mandolin Clubs of Lincoln Institute, that St. Louis has ever enjoyed. The program was interesting from start to finish. There was hardly a selection that did not bring encores. The audience was large and very appreciative. Fully six hundred people cheered round after round with vociferous applause. Both the male and ladies' quartets were far beyond the ordinary. The little seven year old daughter of Prof. B. F. Allen, Miss Julia Elizabeth Allen, set the audience wild with her excellent way of handling her violin. Miss Maria Overstreet could easily be styled as the Prinia Donna of Central Missouri. Miss Henrietta Johnson, the violinist, proved that she was an artist in her profession. Miss Ethel Robinson was the star of the occasion. Her wonderful gift in expression caused the audience to recall her for several selections which she did with much ease and grace. Mr. James Jeffres, the director of the orchestra, comes in easy for his share of the praise. Prof. B. F. Allen, the president, was bubbling over with joy because of the splendid success that came to them in the great city of St. Louis. Prof. Allen is one of the real leaders of the race; a man of high standing and culture. St. Louis delights in honoring him. Great is Lincoln Institute. American Woodmen A Top Notcher. By Jas. T. Bush, Clerk Of the 183 fraternal insurance societies doing business in the United States, the April Fraternal Monitor, an insurance organ published in Rochester, N. Y., made special mention of three, whose business for 1916 was out of the ordinary. It will be gratifying to the membership of the American Woodmen, and should be to every Negro because the American Woodmen is the only one of its kind in the race, to have this mention. Of the American Woodmen, the Fraternal Monitor has this to say: "Progress of the American Woodmen, of Denver, Colo., in 1916, is a record in which the society can take pride. The membership increased from 17,509 to 20,133 and the insurance in force from $10,520,250 to $12,039,700. Assets increased from $78,307.85 to $124,262.90. The total benefits paid during the year are $43,111.30. A splendid service to the membership. The American Woodmen operates on the N. F. C., rates and its cost of management is low, only 85 cents per member in 1916. These factors entitle the society to the confidence of the field in which it operates." For any concern to receive such comment from this journal it must be a top notcher. The American Woodmen has a system of handling its funds, all its own. By this system nearly half a million of the people's money is handled annually and the Supreme Clerk at Denver, Colo., can tell you almost instantly just how every cent is used. This is how it is done: The Supreme Council makes the rates and, no local camp can collect any more or any less from a member. This council says how much of the amount collected shall remain with the local camp and how it shall be expended. The local clerk, who is bonded by the Supreme Camp, must include with his monthly report—and this report must be made—an itemized statement of all the expenditures of his camp and this statement must be signed by the local commander, auditor, banker and clerk. The Supreme Clerk knows before the report is received just how much should be collected and with a statement of the expenditures it is an easy matter for him to know the standing of each local camp. The forms used are so simple that a child could carry on the book-keeping of this, the greatest Negro concern in the world. Indeed, the people of St. Louis are fortunate that they have an opportunity to secure protection for their loved ones in such an institution. Any of the departies mentioned elsewhere in this issue will be pleased to serve you or you may call Kinloch, Delmar 4141J. PRICE 5 CENTS TRAINING CAMP FOR NEGROES DEFERRED Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker, Tells Delegation from the N. A. A. C. P. That the War Department, has not, Decided Upon a Training Camp for Negroes. Laxity Indicates Government is not Particular 'About Training Colored Men to be Officers. A delegation, consisting of Dr. J. E. Spingarn, of New York, Moorfield Storey, of Boston, Archibald H. Grimke, Prof. Geo. W. Cook, Prof. Montgomery Gregory, James W. Robinson, James A. Cobb, Dean Kelly Miller, Whitfield McKinley, and Roy Nash had an interview with Secretary of War Newton D. Baker on Friday morning, April 27. Dr. Spingarn acted as spokesman and asked that the Secretary immediately authorize General Wood to invite three hundred Colored men to enter Plattsburg or any other of the regular training camps which have just been instituted. The secretary replied that he could not do this at this time, but that he was seriously considering the whole matter and was committed to the plan for training Colored officers for Colored regiments. He stated he had not decided whether to have a separate battalion of Colored officers in a regular camp or a separate and distinct camp for colored officers, and would take "whichever was least offensive to the Colored people." This means that an opportunity for the training of Colored officers will probably be deferred until the end of the present camp. That is to say, until about September 1. It is not impossible, however, that a camp may be organized before that time, and it is incumbent upon all the Colored people of the country to get together and make a fight for this form of training. Nothing is more important at this time than that-Colored men should be given an opportunity to train themselves as officers. The names of applicants now in the hands of Dr. Spingarn will be retained for future use, and all further applications should be sent to Roy Nash, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. Every man interested, in this project should not only send an application to Mr. Nash, but should write to his Congressman urging the latter to insist on officers' training for Colored people. Dr. Spingarn in an interview said: "On February 15th I sent an open letter to the Colored people of the country, urging them to apply for admission-to a camp for Colored officers. I did not favor such a separate camp, but I realized that if we could only definitely commit the War Department to the training of Colored officers before war was declared, that precedent would hold and Colored officers would get training immediately. I have made this fight all alone, with the help of only two or three men like Dean Pickens and Prof. Cook. If the whole Colored world had risen and demanded such training at that time regardless of their differences, the camp would have been assured and Colored men would now be getting training as officers. As it is, that training must now be deferred for two or three months, and I urge all men, white and black, to start an organized campaign to see that the Secretary of War does not forget his promise." McDowell Bros. New Undertakers The most recent addition to the local Négro business field was the opening of the undertaking establishment at 221820 Mörgan St. May 1, which is to be known as McDowell Bros. Undertakers and Embalmers. Wm. 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Partly used chairs LY. | 2 septation sabe cnet co baad ot st Cae ene mand Morgee, : eautifil Bust and Shoulders “- oectat Fag ‘wear a. scientifically Y acta ) contodr of the figure is spotted. Sorrs pasliminate oe lange of cappiocmenes PETE GIVES AN AFTERNOON CONCERT IN THE MONKEY HOUSE THAT CAT'S A GREAT MOUSER I'VE BEEN TRAINING THAT CHOOUS FOR A WEEK, NOW I'VE TIME TO MUSIC ME-YOW! FINE! THE KERPER'S BASS IS JUST WHAT THE ENGORUS LAGKED HERE PETE! LET THAT POOR CAT OUT O'THERE WOW! WOW-WOW! International Carver Co. N.Y. Monday evening, Mrs. R. X. Arthur entertained a number of friends at her home, 413 N. Sprigg St., the occasion being her forty-eighth birthday anniversary. The house was beautifully decorated, and at 12 o'clock a table, beautifully bedecked, was illuminated with 48 small candles uniquely arranged. Among those present was Mrs. Mamie Allen. We are glad to say that Mrs. Allen's health is rapidly improving. The Ladies' Aid Society of the A. M. E. Church, presented a comedy, "Jumbo Bo Jumb," in connection with the bazaar, which was held there.—Rev. W. P. Mitchell arrived here Wednesday, and on the following day, preached at Heley Chapel and Second Baptist Church. Both sermons were greatly enjoyed. Rev. Mitchell is one of the third district southeast Missouri, products of which we are proud. Wednesday night, while at the Equanasi Dance Hall, Mr. Giftt Pennye was severely cut on the neck and arm by Bujurd Smith...Mr. Herman Crawford was arrested for carrying a revolver. Thursday evening at 5 p.m., Mr. McCoy was shot and instantly killed, following domestic troubles with his wife. Mr. McCoy had sought and attempted to kill his wife, and in the struggle which ensued, Mr. McCoy fired his revolver, and shot himself, the bullet entering his body below the heart, and coming out at the shoulder. The jurors, Mr. W. H. Rodney, Mr. Wm. Brewster, Mr. E. W. Smith and Mr. Wm. Summers, Jno. Thomas and Mr. Geo. Randol, who were Colored, rendered a verdict of not guilty, and so exonerated the wife. Thursday night, while returning from an auto ride, three girls were seriously injured when the car bumped into an iron bridge, hurling the occupants to the ground, one girl's cheek was badly cut. The driver, Mr. Joseph Cowan, received no injuries. Mr. Vincent Pett was run down by an auto Sunday. Baby week was celebrated at all churches. Dr. J. W. Patterson lectured to a large crowd Sunday. Don't forget the song recital under the auspices of B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church and the sermon to be delivered by Dr. Geo. E. Stevens of Central Baptist Church of St. Louis; Sunday, May 6, at 8 p.m. Quarterly meeting and cornerstone laying at the new Blackwell Chapel, N. Elm Ave., Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. Dr. Shaw, of the Metropolitan Church of St. Louis, will deliver a special sermon....Union Memorial Chapel of A. M. E. Mission held their quarterly meeting last Sunday. Pearson, pastor....Mr. James Taylor, who is making his home in Detroit, left Tuesday after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Anna Taylor, and other relatives....Miss Grace Woods, of St. Louis, was a pleasant caller of Mrs. W. H. Russell last Sunday....Miss Sarah Goodwin is still confined to bed....Mrs. Minnie Scott is out again after a long illness....Miss Marie Breeden is seriously ill....Master Luther Perry is convalescent....Miss Matta Griffin is much improved after a brief illness... Master Lee V. Vaner© very ill... Mrs. Pamie Henry visited Rev. C. C. Kitchen last Thursday at the hospital and reported his condition serious... Mrs. Ida Mottley, president of Parent-Teachers' Association, of Kirkwood, was a visitor of Douglass School Parent-Teachers' Association, Friday, April 27... Prof. T. A. Moore and son, Calvin, of St. Louis, were in our midst last Sunday... Miss Wiennie Stewart had as her guests Sunday afternoon, Mr. Theo, Ramsey, of St. Louis, Mr. Henry Lewis and Miss Hazel Morrison. A very pleasant afternoon was reported... Mrs. Eddie Simms and son, Prof. H. J. Simms, had as their guests last Sunday, Mrs. B. Slaughter, of St. Louis, Mrs. J. T. Gaston, of 4200 Belle, St. Louis, and Mr. S. P. Vaught, of Johnson City, Teen. A joyful afternoon was reported. ST. CLAIR, MO. By Pashiolee V. Murray By Jennifer V. Murray Miss Myrtle Groves left last Sunday for her home in Moberly, Mo., taking Viola Clay with her as far St. Louis, Mo....Mr. Clarence Elliott was in Moselle last Sunday. The exercise in Moselle was largely attended by both white and Colored..Miss Ella Ewing, Master Ewing, Walter Wallace, Mrs. Chas, Wallace and mother, Mrs. Sweeter, of Robertsville, were visiting Mrs. O. Wallace last Sunday....Miss America Brooks is visiting friends in St. Clair this week....Mrs. Clara Prim is on the mend....Mrs. Chas. Murray had as her guests last Wednesday Misses Groves, Ella Ewing, Frances Murray and Mrs. H. D. Cooper. EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. Owing to the inclement weather the past week the pastor of the congregation of Wesley Chapel postponed their chartered car trip to Alton until a later date. There will be moving pictures at Mt. Joy Baptist Church May 4, depleting the lives and events of Lincoln and Washington...Rev. Dickey will preach at Wesley Chapel Wednesday evening, May 2...Mr. Thomas Scott is on the sick list....The restaurant formerly owned and run by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jenkins on North Main St, is likely to be opened soon under new management...Miss Genevieve C. Searcy returned from Otumwa, Iowa, last week...Messr. Courtney and Benjamin Lewis, of this city, opened a restaurant on Broadway, East St. Louis, Ill., last week. FERGUSON, MO. By Bessie Page Two converts were baptized last Sunday morning at 6 a. m., by Rev. N. H. Baynes, who is the dutiful beloved pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mr. John Taylor and Master Harry Hunter were among the converts....The two weeks' mothers' meeting at the school house, Mrs. Wade, Hunter, Taylor and Simpson were pleased with the delightful visit of Madam Page and her manager, Rhoda, and returned with beautiful flowers....The home of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin was visited by the stork lately. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Little Miss Stella Clark was hostess to a number of young people at her home Sunday afternoon in commemoration of her twelfth birthday....Miss Helen Mathias went to Ste. Genevieve Sunday to be maid of honor at the marriage of her sister, Miss Bertha Mathias, to Mr. Lemmie Ambrough....Mr. Talbert Burns is visiting old comrades at Coffman....Miss Alice Swink entertained a number of young people at her home Tuesday evening with delicate refreshments and popular amusements....Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bridges and Mrs. Mazie Lyons were guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cayce Sunday....Miss Lorene Staten has returned from a business trip to Coffman....Master Allen Schafer was pleased to entertain his father, Mr. Albert Schafer, of Crystal City, the latter part of the week....Mrs. Lewis Murphy and Floyd Kennedy, were with home folks Sunday....Little Louise, daughter of Mrs. Mabel Harris, has been quite ill for several days....Mrs. W. H. Spurlock is preparing some little misses for a May drill which will be announced later. Douglass School is preparing for commencement exercises....Mr. Howard Overton has returned to St. Louis....Miss Mary McAllister is among the numbered ill of this week....Cupid has been hurling his darts around our vicinity and first and last one one is going to step off. Mrs. Ella Williams and little daughter, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Davis...Mrs. A. Collins left for Herculaneum after a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Hattie Villars...We are glad to have with us Rev. W. H. H. Brown, who is now pastor in Haven Chapel M. E. Church, Rev. Brown preached two very instructive sermons, his subject in the morning was "Christian Fellowship" and the evening sermon was "Divine Fullness"...Mr. Carl Thompson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Brown Saturday and Sunday...Miss Nola and Mr. Earsel Brown are visiting in St. Louis this week...Mrs. Ivory Sides and family have moved back to St. Louis...Mrs. M. B. Villars entrained Rev. W. C. Allen at dinner-Sunday...Everything is looking very sad at Mine La Motte, since about two hundred men are out of employment, some of the boys are living in hopes while others are thinking of going to war...Mr. S. Cayce is visiting his mother Mrs. H. Cayce. Mrs. Della Robinson, of St. Louis, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Jose. . .Rev. F. A. Bates, of Corinthian Baptist Church, of St. Louis, is carrying on revival at Mt. Zion in this city. . .Mr. Grady R. Jackson and wife, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, visited his brother, Dr. Jackson, last week. . .The two dramas given at the Odd Fellows Hall, and at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church were quite a success. . .Mr. Benjamin Jackson, M. D., of Walden University, will arrive this week to assist his brother in the office. FARMINGTON, MO. FREDERICKTOWN, MO. ST. CHARLES, MO. Mr. Wm. M. Burford, of Pine St., who has been ill for a long time is able to be out again....Brev. T. Parish preached an excellent sermon Sunday to the Boy Scouts, after which a program was rendered by the boys....The preachers' conference met with Rev. Phillips, Tuesday....Mr. Joe Johnson, of Morroco, was the guest of his daughter, Mr. Frank Boykins, Sunday....Rev. Clim will have his closing services Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, also baptizing in the afternoon. A program will be rendered by the best talent of the city. All the pastors and their congregations of the various churches will be present....Little Miss Octavia Spencer, the beautiful ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Spencer, was presented with a dainty lavaliere by Mrs. R. L. Phillips and others for acting as organist during the Easter exercise....Rev. Crite, of Caruthersville, Mo., preached Sunday morning and night at Pleasant Hill....The Stewardess Board of the A. M. E. Church was highly entertained last Tuesday night by Mesdames C. Dozier and L. Ray, a dainty two-course menu was served and a pleasant evening was spent....Mrs. Ben Spencer, president; Mrs. Bettie Jackson, secretary....The members of the C. M. E. Church under the direction of their pastor, will begin soon to remodel their church as they will entertain the annual conference....Elisha Duke received a message from his father, Rev. J. Duke, of New Madrid, Mo., announcing the death of his baby brother. 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MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office. Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office. Frost & Frost, Boyce Building Atlanta office. Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office. Frost & Frost, Independent, Life Building. rost & 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 office. Front & Front Boyce Building Atlanta office. Front & Front, Chandler Building; Nashville office. Front & Front. Independent, Life Building. STULTIFIED PATROTISM. In many cities East, West, held public demonstrations made pressed into service to entice signs, moving pictures and even not only in the cities, but in the to stir men to a full realization. On the street corners, in public stant sign is before ones eyes, a Navy, for the Marine Corps. The constant plea for men to the height of patrotism. The Negro forget the injustices that try. It makes him feel that the thing about is in danger and sign. Men Wanted is constant mind that he will answer the crisis he presents himself to the moment, only to be met with the rests there a few minutes, he men and mere boys who happen hears him tell them of the opphears him tell them of merito this officer tell of compensation,ilians to those enlist now. Then we see him turn his face came, with his enthusiasm turn stultified. The conscription bill does not he has always been ready when well known that he is no "slack "bits" in defense of his country this time, when the enemies are of its most loyal citizens to be fined. Those signs should state claimen should be clearly defined. time like this want to feel as of their churches and and places loyalty, working up enthusiasm happen when he wants to provis is not wanted. This condition mills of God grind slowly, but c cities East, West, North, South, meeting demonstrations made and eve nyoung women in service to entice the men to join the army. big pictures and every imaginable device is the cities, but in the rural districts and corners, in public places, in private place before ones eyes, Men Wanted for the army. Marine Corps. Instant plea for men is enough to stir the most part of patrotism. These appealing entreaties set the injustices that are heaped upon him, makes him feel that the only country that he is in danger and needs his aid. The picture Wanted is constantly before him. He must will answer the call. Full of enthusiasm himself to the nearest recruiting office to be met with the reply, "No Colored Wanted a few minutes, he sees the officer in charge, boys who happened to be white to come all them of the opportunities for travel and tell them of meritorious service and promote compensation offered by the governor who enlist now. All of this is done before him turn his face in the direction from his enthusiasm turned into coolness and his description bill does not mean the colored men has been ready when given a chance as voluptuus that he is no "slacker," but is always ready sense of his country. Why should the goemen the enemies are without and within such royal citizens to be further humilitated? Signs should state class or the color of men. Be clearly defined. The Negroes of this city want to feel as other men. They are good men and places of assemblages and pleasing up enthusiasm and patriotism. But when he wants to prove his loyalty? He is the grind. This condition is not right, it is not grind slowly, but exceedingly fine." In many cities East, West, North, South, meetings are being held public demonstrations made and eve nyoung women are being pressed into service to entice the men to join the army. Hugh signs, moving pictures and every imaginable device is being used, not only in the cities, but in the rural districts and country towns to stir men to a full realization that "Your Country Needs You." On the street corners, in public places, in private places, the constant sign is before ones eyes, Men Wanted for the army, for the Navy, for the Marine Corps. The constant plea for men is enough to stir the most indifferent to the height of patrotism. These appealing entreaties make the Negro forget the injustices that are heaped upon him in this country. It makes him feel that the only country that he knows anything about is in danger and needs his aid. The picture of the sign, Men Wanted is constantly before him. He makes up his mind that he will answer the call. Full of enthusiasm and patrotism he presents himself to the nearest recruiting office for enlistment, only to be met with the reply, "No Colored Wanted." As he stands there a few minutes, he sees the officer in charge begging men and mere boys who happened to be white to come and join. He hears him tell them of the opportunities for travel and education; hears him tell them of meritorious service and promotion; hears this officer tell of compensation offered by the government and civilians to those who enlist now. All of this is done before his eyes. Then we see him turn his face in the direction from whence he came, with his enthusiasm turned into coolness and his patrotism stultified. The conscription bill does not mean the colored man, because he has always been ready when given a chance as volunteer. It is well known that he is no "slacker," but is always ready to do his "bits" in defense of his country. Why should the government at this time, when the enemies are without and within suffer, a class of its most loyal citizens to be further humilitated? Those signs should state class or the color of men, or the word men should be clearly defined. The Negroes of this country at a time like this want to feel as other men. They are gathering in their churches and and places of assemblages and pledging their loyalty, working up enthusiasm and patriotism. But what will happen when he wants to prove his loyalty? He is told that he is not wanted. This condition is not right, it is not just. "The mills of God grind slowly, but exceedingly fine." THE GERMAN SUBTERFUGE Recently the Southern Pr the German "spies" whom it is district in the South spreading groes. The Negroes throughout of the various methods used by a rate public sentiment against the Agent" agitation with suspicion conditions in the Souhh could in this accusation. The real mo nide their hands behind the Ger in the Southern Press has been loud in its "spies" whom it is claimed are invading the South spreading disloyal propaganda and degroes throughout the country who knows its methods used by the white man of the Sentiment against the Negro, looked upon the situation with suspicions. Every one well acquainted with the Souhh could see that there were ulteration. The real motive was to "strike the hands behind the German plot." Recently the Southern Press has been loud in its attack on the German "spies" whom it is claimed are invading every rural district in the South spreading disloyal propaganda among Negroes. The Negroes throughout the country who knows something of the various methods used by the white man of the South to create public sentiment against the Negro, looked upon the. "German Agent" agitation with suspicions. Every one well acquainted with conditions in the Souhh could see that there were ulterior motives in this accusation. The real motive was to "strike the Negro and hide their hands behind the German plot." Murder Behind the Plot The best informed foresaw would follow. This fact is born in Arkansas. It is reported that in their lodge rooms. Officers in their records and books. In so fired upon. Public Whipping Posts have and a Negro girl, Ollie Lumsey, boys of the town publicly whip blood ran down her back to the Dunn was shot and killed whi groes were shot, and several ha This is the real reason for all of It is high time for the white me to the full realization that they time". It informed foresaw that murder and in this fact is borne out by recent attacks. It is reported that Negroes are not allowed in rooms. Officers are raiding their meetings and books. In some instances Negroes whipping Posts have been instituted in some girl, Ollie Lumsey, was tied to one post, the town publicly whipping her. One report says her back to the street. A Negro you shot and killed while fleeing the mob. Two shot, and several have been driven from the real reason for all of this talk of German one for the white men of the South to wake up realization that they "cannot fool all the pe The best informed foresaw that murder and intimidation would follow. This fact is borne out by recent attacks on Negroes in Arkansas. It is reported that Negroes are not allowed to meet in their lodge rooms. Officers are raiding their meetings, taking their records and books. In some instances Negroes have been fired upon. Public Whipping Posts have been instituted in some sections and a Negro girl, Ollie Lumsey, was tied to one post, the men and boys of the town publicly whipping her. One report says that the blood ran down her back to the street. A Negro youth, Chester Dunn was shot and killed while fleeing the mob. Two other Negroes were shot, and several have been driven from their homes. This is the real reason for all of this talk of German Negro plot. It is high time for the white men of the South to wake up and come to the full realization that they "cannot fool all the people all the time". A COMPLETE course of the art of HAT MAKING methods. The instructions o 2751. Market St. LETE course of instructions enabling begin- it of HAT MAKING and Renovating according to its. The instructions can be obtained by mail. Market St. St. Lo THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Coming Monday MME. JENNI Character Impersonator and Re Church, Dr. B. Ga [Image of a person's face with a neutral expression, looking directly at the viewer. The background is black, and the person's face is the focal point of the image.] Character Impersonator and Reader; Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Dr. B. Garland Shaw, Pastor. LIVING MAGAZINE Come and read our "Living Magazine," May 11, at Wheatley Branch. Y. W. C. A., by Banneker School. Mrs. Belle Crute, president; Mrs. Lorenzo Blanton, secretary; Mrs. Oscar J. Marshall, treasurer; Prof. E. S. Williams, principal. THE MELROSE ART CLUB The Melrose Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Graves, 2912a. Lucas Ave., April 20, with 18 members present. Visitors: Mrs. W. Pearce and Mrs. Pauline Harris. The meeting was opened by the vice-president. The afternoon was spent in crocheting. Mrs. Graves, as usual a charming hostess, served a delightful luncheon. Mrs. Pearce expressed herself as being delighted with the work of the club. Everybody departed expressing themselves as having a delightful time. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Jones, 2900b Lucas Ave., May 4. Mrs. Bell Duvall, president; Mrs. Ora Jones, secretary; Elvira Jackson, reporter. There will be a bevy of girls at Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. Sunday at 4:45 P. M. A GREAT REVIVAL IN ST. LOUIS Rev. Dr. J. L. Griffin preached in six churches in the city. A great number have joined the church. Over two hundred dollars was raised for church and charitable purposes. Rev. J. L. Griffin will preach all day Sunday at the brick church on Jefferson and Scott Avenues at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Rally and free dinner. Rev. Dr. Griffin will give away Sunday night, free, a ham, sack of flour, sugar and coffee. Everybody welcome. Every minister and his congregation are invited. EL BETHEL BAPTIST El Bethel had a glorious week all last week. The sermons by Rev. J. W. Hall were wonderful. As yet there have been no conversions, but we expect a shout in the camp this week. Mr. Carl Ashby has returned back to the fold and was gladly received. Pastor Perry preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday afternoon. At night we had another powerful sermon by Rev. J. W. Hall. Rev. Washington, of the Compton Hill Baptist Church, was a most welcome visitor Sunday night and has been very useful in our revival. Miss Ethel Brown, the secretary of our Sunday school, has been very sick but is some better. Bro. Thomas Russell came home from the hospital last week. Mr. Wm. Rhodes had a very serious accident Sunday by falling from a ladder. Mrs. Julia Winston visited our service Sunday night. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor; Lillian Pinkney, clerk. Seven Church Baptist Union met on Monday night, April 30, in the First Corinthian Baptist Church, 618 Antelope Ave. The meeting was a good one and a good sermon was preached by Rev. L. R. Chainey, pastor of Magdalene Baptist Church. Pastor Anderson has been in a soul-saving meeting. A collection of $13.75 was taken up. The women's auxiliary will meet with the Madgalene Baptist Church, 3420 Market St., at 2 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend. A nice program will be rendered. Next meeting, Newhouse Baptist Church, 1604 Morgan St. Rev. J. W. Hill, president; L. E. Molton, secretary. E WATTS BROWN Leader, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Cerland Shaw, Pastor. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Visitors welcome ta this homelike church. Covenant and baptizing Sunday. Pastor Mosley to fill the pulpit Sunday. Many have joined and have been restored to-church since his absence. Rev. Venerable has delivered delightful and soul-stirring sermons and candidates have found Jesus. Home celebration at the Tabernacle two Sundays in May. Prophet Jones at 26th and Morgan (Old Zion). Hear him. WAYMAN CHAPEL NOTES Special meeting at Wayman Chapel, Sunday, 3 p. m. Mme. Francis E. Motin, president Motin School of Expression, will be the speaker. Mme. Cecil Watts, the great Gospel singer, will sing God's promises. The public is invited. REDEMPTION OF SOULS The great dramatic reader and character impersonator, Mme. Jennie Wattra Brown, of Chicago, Ill. A redemption of souls, Spiritualist Church, 815 N. Beaumont St., Thursday evening, May 10, 1917. Mrs. Hattie Hatch, manager; Benj. J. D. Miller, pastor. Admission, 25 cents. Mme. Brown is beyond all others in a class to herself as a dramatic reader and character impersonator of ability. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST NOTES The services last Sunday, were enjoyed by a large crowd. At 11:00 a.m. the song service by the choir was very good. The sermon by the pastor, Rev. Dunavant, at 11:30 a.m. the Sunday school, at 1:30 p.m., is showing a good improvement, enrolling a number of new pupils and also introducing five new visitors. At 3:00 p.m. the pastor and congregation went to the First Baptist Church, where he delivered a special sermon and after which he baptized one of our candidates for baptism. The B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., is showing improvement. Special talks were made by Mr. Thomas, B. F. Small and W. Dawson. We are glad to announce three new accessions to the church Sunday morning. The plans of our new church will be ready for publication in the near future. Our slogan is, "Watch Us Grow." Magdalene Baptist Church, 3430 Market. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching, 8:00 p. m. Midweek services, Tuesday night, preaching 8:00 p. m. Thursday night prayer meeting; fourth Friday night each month, Mission Circle. Communion first Sunday night each month. Rev. L. B. Chaney, Pastor. Sister M. B. Hardin, Clerk. Union A. M. E. Church, Shady and Lincoln Aves., Rev. W. H. Pearson, Pastor; J. E. Sanders, Secretary and Superintendent of Sunday school. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. Class meeting Thursday night. Pastor Stevens is quite restored to health again. He will preach in the morning. He will make an address at Clayton in the afternoon. At night the Rev. Dr. Lewis C. Sheafe, of Los Angeles, California, will preach. There will be a special program in the Sun- By Bessie Page day school at 1:30 p.m. There will be a special thank offering taken Sunday for the work in view of pastor Stevena' thirty years in the gospel ministry. Every member is expected to be out Sunday to hear the first note of the great Spring financial campaign struck. THE GREAT BIBLE INSTITUTE AT THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass, the noted Bible scholar and instructor, will conduct a Bible institute at Central for ten days from May 9 to May 18. There will be two sessions a day at 3:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Christians of all churches are invited to come with Bible, paper and pencil. All Sunday school teachers and workers, all mission workers, all who are interested in the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A., all who are aspiring to the gospel ministry, all these are urged to come to this institute. Dr. Vass has a nation-wide name not only as a Bible teacher, but he is also a most inspiring preacher. Each night his instructions will be in the form of a german-lecture on the Scriptures. The Bible will be a new book and have a new charm for all who attend these studies. All are welcome. The Central Baptist Church is on the corner of Ewing and Washington Avenues. SUNDAY SERVICES AT. ALL SAINTS CHURCH Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, Holy Communion will be administered by Rev. S. E. Arthur, who was the preacher last Sunday at 11 o'clock. At 11 o'clock there will be morning prayer with sermon, and at 8 p. m. evening prayer. All are invited to attend these services. LANE TABERNACLE C. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Dr. N. L. Smith, pastor, has returned after spending several days in Jackson, Tenn., attending the General Board of the C. M. E. Church. He will fill the pulpit Sunday. Rev. J. A. Winters, of Chicago, Ill., former pastor, will preach Sunday afternoon. The rally is near at hand, let every captain and member strive to do their best in this effort. All are invited. Strangers are always welcome. Dr. J. W. Gilbert, of Augusta, Ga., en route to General Board, spent Saturday and Sunday with Dr. Smith. Sunday evening he preached a great sermon. The Doctor was at himself and swayed the vast audience with his usual eloquence. METBOPOLITAN NOTES The beginning of the first week's festivities at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church is meeting with splendid success. Every night has proven a rare treat. Monday night, May 7, is scheduled as the big overflow night, as Miss Jennette Brown, of Chicago, will appear there. Last Sunday was another record breaker. Rev. Dr. B. G. Shaw, delivered one of those great sensational sermons that swept sixteen new members into the church during the day. Between seventy-five and one hundred young men went to the altar for prayer. The pastor will close his series of sermons on, The Second Advent of Jesus Christ, Sunday, May 6. Special music every Sunday by the choir. The Sunday school is straining every nerve to enroll one hundred new students Sunday. The coming of the Mandolin and Glee Clubs of, Lincoln Institute was a great treat. To say the least it was wonderful. Come again! ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday, April 29, was a day long to be remembered by the vast congregation who worshiped at St. Paul at both the morning and evening services. Dr. Johnson selected for his discourse "Precious Pearls" in the morning, which was full of spiritual power. Come and hear him and be convinced. A special invitation to strangers. The thirty-four class leaders responded to the $5.00 roll call. Sunday morning as did the faithful stewards and trustees. The classes and auxiliaries reported in the afternoon and night and at the close of class Tuesday night $1,203.93 was reported and a few reports are still to come in. The assessment was $1,450. Bro. S. R. Stanley, leader of Class No. 5 walked off with the blue ribbon by reporting $100.00 for his class. Bishop. Parks was with us a short while Tuesday night. You are invited to our services each Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Special invitation to strangers in the city. Subject, Sunday, May 6, "Love," 1 Cor. 13:1-13. A very pleasant executive board meeting Wednesday night and most royal entertainment by our pastor and wife. Junior League, Sunday, 5 to 6 p. m. Children especially invited and welcome. Seventeen years of honest upright business has won for me many customers and friends. Dr. William Knight, the jeweler, 2335 Market St. All St. Louis is going on first moonlight excursion of the season on Monday evening, May 14. Jessie J. Johnson, master of ceremonies. Mrs. Curtaindoll Dies At Boley, Ok. Boley, Oklahoma, where she went with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Haines, eight years ago. Mrs. Curtaindoll was 79 years old, and while residing in St. Louis was a well known member of St. Paul's Chapel. She died at the home of Mr. Dennis Haines, after a lingering illness of one year, of rheumatism of the stomach. She made many friends in Boley, and was held in such high esteem that all business houses closed their doors on the day of her funeral, and the people turned out en masse to attend the funeral, which was conducted at the A.M. E. Church, by four of the leading ministers of the town. Mrs. Curtaindoll is survived by an only son, Marshall Curtaindoll, of 2941 Pine Street, an only daughter, Mrs. Mary Haines, of Boley, Okla., by a brother, Alexander (Sandy) Savington, of Kansas City, and by two grandchildren, Freddie and Austin Haines, children of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Haines. Mrs. Marshall Curtaindoll, who went from St. Louis to attend the funeral will remain in Boley some time to visit the Haines family. 1930 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 8992. WANTED.—Two girls, experienced in hair dressing. Also two girls to learn. Pay while learning. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, 3001 Lawton, St. Louis, Mo. WANTED.—Girl or woman to do cleaning every Sunday morning. Call Sunday morning before 10 o'clock, 3044 Marnice Pl. FOR RENT.—Furnished rooms with modern conveniences. Ladies or gentlemen. Apply 4306 West Belle Pl. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished front room for two gentlemen. Modern conveniences, Call Lindell 4474W, or apply 4322 West Belle, Mrs. Butler. FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished rooms; all modern conveniences. Apply 4447 West Belle or telephone Forest. 6807. 5-4-4 WANTED.—Girl wanted who is able to use typewriter. Apply in the morning, Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave. WANTED.—A girl or woman to do cleaning every Sunday morning. Apply 3044 Marnice Pl. WANTED: A home by a boy. 12 years old; country home perferred. He is now living with his parents. Address St. Louis Argus, Box 3. Will you attend our special services on Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock? A musicaltreat to all. Berean Presbyterian Church, 3015 Pine St. Wm. Jones, vice-president. Rev. S. W. Parr, pastor. 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. EYES TESTED FREE BY DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT. Mrs. M. J. McLean is still quite ill. Mrs. W. C. Gordon has been confined to her room for the past week. Mrs. Jennie Sanders, of 4353 Finney Ave., is able to be out again, after an illness of several weeks. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jones, 3105 Caroline St., and left a fine boy. Mr. L. M. Shackleford left the city Friday en route for his home, Detroit, Mich., after spending several weeks here with old friends. Don't miss the first of the DeLuxe Matiness Dances at Almack Academy, Jefferson and Pine Streets, Saturday, May 12, 3 to 7 p. m. There will be a matinee dance given by the Jolly Junior Club Saturday afternoon, May 5, 1917, from 1 to 7 o'clock at Douglass Hall. Mrs. Myrtle Bronson-Scurlock, wife of Dr. Scurlock, of Caruthersville, Mo., returned home last Sunday after a two weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Eva Bronson, 3130 Pine. G. C. Martin, National Deputy, American Woodmen, has returned to this city after spending a week in Louisville in the interest of the craft. He states the "Fall City" is alive and on his next trip a large camp will be set up in Louisville. Mrs. Lacey Thurman, who some years ago visited our city, often as a W. C. T. u. lecturer, has bought a beautiful home on West Holle, between Newstead and Taylor. Her son, Dr. Thurman, and his family will reside with his mother, when she moves to this city. Again to the front in the membership campaign of the A. U. K. and D. of A. Forty-five new members were initiated Monday night for various councils. Silver Leaf Council No. 800, the largest in the Missouri jurisdiction, was in the lead, having fourteen new members. Mrs. Julia Cordell is the Most Excellent Queen. Mrs. B: W. Stewart, wife of Rev. B. W. Stewart, of 3515 Lawton Ave., has been ill for several weeks and is slowly convalescing. The women's social settlement work, now located at 1526 Morgan St., holds meeting for the children. Tuesday and Fridays at three thirty p. m. Public meetings are held Wednesday night. The greatest mission services are held every Sunday at eight p. m. Mrs. Ida Mae Smith, of 4216 Cottage Ave., president of Aristole Crochet Club, entertained the club with a pretty six o'clock dinner Wednesday, April 25. Crocheting was the feature of the afternoon. The visitors were: Mrs. Ollie Wright, Mrs. Emma Hamilton, Mrs. Bessie Griswold and little Miss Ida Mae Wright. Mrs. Ida Mae Smith, president; Mrs. Laura Murphy, secretary. Mrs. S. P. Stafford entertained the informal Dames at her residence last Saturday. The menu was perfect and whist furnished the amusement for the evening. Meadames Wilkinson, Agee, and Contiite winning prizes, Meadames Harry Phillips, Walter Cannon and T. J. Nevins were invited to become members of the Dames, Meadames Spurck, Lewis, Contiite, Cannon, Phillips, Dickson, Roberson, McMahon, Hurt and Miss Katie Harris were the guests. Miss Hallie Brown addressed the meeting in a short, entertaining talk, urging the club women to assist in clearing the Frederick Douglass Home from debt, in order that it might be held as a memorial of him by the Colored women of America. She also urged the women to aid in every possible way in the present war. Mrs. Ferguson, of Washington, D. C., also spoke. Mrs. Victoria C. Haley addressed the club on the Douglass Memorial. Mrs. Stafford gave an excellent review on the French drama and of Cyrano, by Rostand. Pinkett gave an exposition of women in French literature. The Royal Society Embroidery Club was highly entertained by the President, Mrs. H. B. Brown, Thursday, April 26, at her residence, 3311 Franklin Ave., with eleven members present. We had as our distinguished guest, Mrs. L. E. Harding, who gave us a very interesting, as well as pleasing, talk on the Black Man and the Flag, also a few words of encouragement along the line of our crochet and embroidery work, which was indeed enjoyed by all. After the regular routine of business and fancy work, the hostess served us bountifully with a most delicious repast. All quoted Mrs. Brown as being one of the most charming hostesses of the season. After which the club adjourned to meet the 5th Thursday, May 31, at the residence of Mrs. S. D. Erving, 4371 W. Bell Place. Mrs. H. B. Brown, President; Miss I. Robahs, Secretary; Mrs. J. Writt, Reporter. THE MASTER MISS LUVERNA HALL Miss Luverna Hall was one of the admirable soloists of the Lincoln Institute Glee and Mandolin Club entertainment Wednesday night, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Miss Hall is a niece of Mr. W. C. Maxwell and was much feted during her visit in St. Louis last summer. Special music at the Girls' Meeting Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mattie Tyler, of 2617 Sheridan Avenue, has been ill for the past two weeks and is slowly improving at this writing. Mrs. Edith Andrews, of 2803 Lucas, left Wednesday for Gallatin, Mo., to attend the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Jane Mitchell. Mrs. Sidney Person-Holland, of Jackson, Tenn., spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. C. J. Bell, 2842 Finney Ave. Motto.—Do business with a neighbor, whenever this is possible, but at any rate do business with your own race.—American Woodmen. Miss Mabel G. Turner, of Pine St., underwent a successful operation April 30 and will be glad to see her many friends. They may find her in Ward No. 10, City Hospital. Mrs. Mildred Johnson, formerly of No. 3 S. 22nd Street, but now of New York, underwent a serious operation two weeks ago, but is improving rapidly. Mrs. W. P. Curtis was to have been hostess to the Book Lovers Saturday, but on account of illness in the family, Mrs. Huffman served for her at the Wheatley Branch. Mr. Garfield Bell, of 4455a Cottage Ave, who has been indulged from accident, is much improved and is able to get out again. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness. A linen shower was given on April 25 at the residence of Miss Anna Belle Chapman in honor of Mrs. Treadway Street, who was until last Saturday Miss Diana Mae Route. Many beautiful presents were received and all reported a pleasant time. The Symeritan Club met at the residence of Mrs. Estelle Clay, 2900 Lucas Ave. Wednesday evening, April 25. The election of officers was as follows: Mrs. Josie Morgan, president; Mrs. T. Beasley, vice-president; Miss Estelle Clay, treasurer; Mrs. Ward, secretary; Mrs. Luh-White, reporter. The regular meeting of Simmons School Patrons' Association will be held Tuesday evening, May 8, at 8 p.m. at the school building, 4298 St. Louis Ave. A fine program 'has been arranged for our entertainment. N. B. Word, president; F. C. Meaux, secretary. Col. Roscoe C. Simmons made a brief stop in St. Louis Thursday en route to Kansas City and St. Joe, where he is to speak. From there he expects to go to New York and there make his mighty plea for justice for his race. His audiences will be principally white Puellaac-Laborante Consilia, or Girls' Working Club, of St. James A. M. E. Church, met at the home of Miss Esther Samuels, of 4292 Lucky St. Friday, April-27, 1917, with twelve members present and Rev. Sheafe as honorary guest. The club reported on sunshine work and suggested plans for their summer outing. The hostess invited all to the dining room, which was beautifully decorated in patriotic colors. A short program was rendered after serving. Bessie Keith, president; Nellie Taylor, vice-president; Lucretia Gregory, secretary; Florence Johnson, treasurer. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS BABY WEEK I. TUBBENS TWO HAPPY ST. LOUIS BABIES Laura. L. and Sallie. Cathrell, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Cathrell, 4049 Finney Ave. MARRIAGE LICENSES Chester Whitlow. 103 S. Jefferson Mildred Bell. 214a S. Ewings Frank Dorsey. 4422 W. Belle Clara Belle Frazier. 3966 Lawton Henry Smith. 3436 Lawton Mollie Washington. 3436 Lawton Ezra Douglas. 2921 Pine Hattie Lyles. 3202 Morgan C. Tredway Street. 4361 N. Market Diana Mae Routte. 4330a Lucky Eashmon Louis Lee. 613 N. Garrison Evelyn Luella Canaan. 4459 Cottage John Tate. 1443 O'Fallon Mrs. Mary B. Williams. 1208 Wash Smith Harris. 911 Iron Mrs. Hunnie Spencer. 911 Iron Thomas Dent. 1320 Franklin Mrs. Carrie Washington. 1324 Wash Raymond Sanders. 1816 Whittier Clara B. Miller. 4298 Garfield James C. Rollins. 2338 Carr Mrs. Rachel Dozier. 2338 Carr Modie Epps. 3129 LaSalle Lizzie Shaw. 3129 LaSalle Norvell Watson. 4354 Labadie Alma E. Jonas. 4360 N. Market Samuel W. Shannon. 2704 Wash Mra. Jennie Harris. 4143 Finney Charlie Hirklin. 17 N. Compton Annette E. Barr. 19a S. Compton James A. Spears. Hallidayboro, Ill. Sarah E. MeAllister Hallidayboro, Ill. Arthur Spencer. 2321 Walnut Bessie Johnson. 2630 Lawton John H. Gray. 2220 Adams Mrs. Pauline Willis. 513 Ewing Jas A. Taylor. Detroit, Mich. Grace A. Woods. 3537 Lawton Clawton Frank Choate.....Clayton, Mo. Lilia Hopkins, 2738 Lawton, St. Louis An interesting announcement which has just reached St. Louis friends is that of the marriage of Miss Beatrice Mack to Mr. Robert L. Blackburn of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ceremony took place April 21 in St. Andrews Church. Miss Mack, formerly of this city, was a domestic science instructor of Cincinnati. Mr. Blackburn is a postal employee. At home cards were inclosed for May 18 at 3143 Goff Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas E. Cobran was beautifully decorated with palms, smilax and carnations for the marriage of their daughter, Ida May and Frank R. Jones, on Monday last. As the bells tolled for six the bride was led to the altar by her father to the soft strains of Mendelsson Wedding March, rendered by Miss Ada Jones, accompanied by Mr. Jas. Newell, Rev. J. L. Cobran officiating. Miss Eleanor Cobran attended her sister as maid of honor and Misses Sara Cobron and Ruth Jones as bridesmaids. Delmar Jones accompanied his brother as best man; Jas Davis and Dipper as groomsmen. The bride was gowned in a creation of pearl white. Georgette Crepe over white satin, with trimmings of Spanish silver lace and pearls. The tulle veil was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a shower of bride roses and sweet peas. The maid of honor was in Turkish blue Georgette Crepe over blue satin trimmed in gold with rose buds. She carried a shower of pink carnations and sweet peas. The bridesmaids were handsomely gowned in shadow lace with satin trimmings and each carried a beautiful bouquet. Following the ceremony there was a reception for the many friends. Many handsome and valuable presents were received, consisting of silver, cut glass, hand-painted China, pictures and many other useful household articles. They will stop at the home of the bride's parents until they can complete their arrangements for housekeeping. Mrs. J. P. Coleman, 2421 Goode Ave., who has been very sick for three weeks, is a little better at this writing. Miss Muriel Pendleton, of 4264 West Belle, has been confined to her bed a few days, but is much improved at present. The Frua Frua's met with Mrs. Clifford. Evans. 4210 West Belle. Thursday. May 3. in the nature of a real house-warming party. See the "Girls' Department" in full bloom at Wheatley Branch Sunday, May 6. Dr. Elmer Wilkens, of Memphis, Tenn., is the guest of Dr. E. J. Gregg, 4033 West Belle. Mr. Maurice Grant, 4018 Cook, was host to the T. M. C. Club Wednesday, May 2. This club's prizes won by a series of whist game points. Mrs. Lucy Thurman, of Detroit, Michigan, has purchased a home site at 4400 West Belle. Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Thurman will remove to that address in the near future. Mrs. Marigh Waters, of Jonesboro, Mo., returned home after spending a pleasant week with her daughters, Mesdames Hubbard, Nebson and Hillbright, of 21 S. Compton. Mrs. J. Hemingway, of 4045 Cook Ave., was badly burned about the face, Sunday morning when her gas range exploded. She is much improved at present. Motto.—Do business with a neighbor, whenever this is possible, but at any rate do business with your own race.—American Woodmen. Mrs. Littlejohn, of 2729 Adams St., returned last week from Chicago, where she attended the funeral of Mr. Will Copeland. Mr. Copeland was formerly of Columbus, Miss., and a dear friend of the family. "The Mizpah "500" Club met at the residence of Mrs. Gen. Cathrell, 3023 Lawton on Wednesday afternoon. A number of games of 500 were played after which the hostess served a dainty luncheon. At the departure of the members they all declared that they had enjoyed a delightful afternoon. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Wm. H. Bedman, 4249a N. Market, 62 Susie Lee, Cleveland, Ohio, .20 Julia Tucker, 1608 Morgan, .28 Alice Smith, 816 N. 23rd St, .44 Mamie Robinson, 2707 Morgan, .36 Mollie Smith, 3436 Lawton, .30 Delia Ray, 2846 Morgan, .65 Obit McCallister, 2201 St. Charles, .37 Sam Dearing, 409 S. 15th St, .26 Lot Ross, 3020 Lawton, .36 James Hamilton, 2735 Walnut, .26 Pauline Love, 2623 Market Pl, .1 Henrietta Pollard, 1867 St. Charles, .40 Lillie Irwin, 3284 Laelle Geo. E. Cooper, 2821 Walnut, 15 days Thomas Sanders, 1614 Morgan.....1 Lillie C. Smith, 211-8, 16th. Elige Kelly, 28071 Sheridan.....42 Lacy Early, 217 Valentine.....30 Amelia Jones, New Haven, Mo.....43 Manuel Dukes, 4048 Fairfax.....41 Richard Sears, 4049 Washington.....20 Willis McCourtney, 4299 Kennerly.....35 Sterling Jones, Kansas City, Mo.....27 Ernest Shauers, 2223 Randolph.....22 Mary Massey, 2745 Wash.....17 Edward M. Tutt, 5080 Easton.....56 James Hill, Carlo, Ill.....61 Sallie Shepard, 2835 Morgan.....62 Emma Jones, 2611 Wash.....6 Vivian Siddell, 2830 Bernard..11 months Passed from his earthly toils April 25, 1917, at Clarksville, Mo., Rev. Robert B. Henry, age fifty years, after living lived a Christian life for more than thirty years and died in full triumph of his faith and leaves to mourn their loss his wife, Mrs. Ella M. Henry; one daughter, Mrs. Leona Ard, of Detroit, Michigan; one son, Mr. Frederick Henry; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Henry, 4299 g St. Louis Ave, and Mrs. Frank Boggy, 2309 Pine St., and one brother-in-law, Mz. Frank Boggy; two brothers, Edward and Charles Henry; nephews, Leo and Charles Anderson and Wayne A. Douglas, of the Eighth Illinois, Regiment, and Messrs. Lawrence and James Henry, of Clayton, Mo., and Mrs. Ella Henry, sister-in-law, 4320 West Belle PL, and Mrs. Annie Henry of Clayton, Mo. and a host of Friends of St. Louis and Clarksville; Mo. Interment April 25, 1917, at Clarksville, Mo. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement, in the death of our beloved husband, James Jones, who departed this life Monday, April 23, 1917; at 2 a. m. Sadly missed by Mrs. Katie Jones, wife; Ophelia Jones, daughter; Cora Keyes, niece. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear mother, Annabel Mitchell, who departed this life May 3, 1916. Sad and sudden was the call. For my mother, loved by all, Just one year ago. My mother was called away. Sadly missed by husband, mother, sister and brother. Theora Mae Lewis, daughter. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phones: Delmar 922; Lindell. 5690 4107, Finney Ave. LOST RELATIVES Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Nelson, formerly of Memphis Tenn., should notify Captain Johnson of the Laclede Station or the Argus office. His sister, Mrs. Branch, wishes to hear from him. BEAUTIFUL HAIR AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE System taught by mail or at College For further information, write the SLAUGHTER SYSTEM FIT AND G We the tinu R-k. wins ud- 5 UP WE REPAIR BROKEN PLATES BRING OR MAIL THEM TO US The VAN-DOW D FORMER Over Same Death WALNUT ICE GENERAL A. WRIGE The VAN-DOW DENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. FORMERLY WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. Over Child's new Restaurant on Olive Same Dentist. Waits on You Every Time You Come! WALNUT ICE AND FUEL CO. Phone: Bomont 1851-R 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 #rgus. A good proposition. See Mr. Buck Saturday afternoon. 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. Brick cottages in Elleardsville, on monthly payments. Great bargains. If you are in the market, see me at once. Hutchins Inge, Douglass Hotel Building, 2645 Lawton Avenue. Kin. Phone Victor-1466-R MRS. D. BURTON Dealer in New and Second Hand Goods Bought and Sold. Light Hauling. 2925 Château Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Agents Wanted To Handle DERMATAS HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY For Particulars, address Mrs. P. W. Dunavay n 2749 Walnut St. We Buy and Sell, Pups, Canaries, Parrots, Etc. Call or write If you want a home-cooked, Sunday dinner, stop at Swans Candy Kitcher. We serve lunch daily. Dinner ever Sunday. For our guaranteed 22-k. reinforced Gold Crown and Bridge work, including all treatments. 界 WANTED FOR SALE SUNDAY DINNER $3.75 Up EXAMINATION FREE DENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. ALY WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. Child's no w Restaurant on Olive st Waits on You Every Time You Come! AND FUEL CO. L HAULING HT, Manager. $5.00 FREE 19 Sure, I will pay $5 for 'the name' of any prospective buyer, providing I make the sale. I do the work, you get the money. Remember, I am handling all first class music rolls, for sale in my branch store, at prices no one can beat. Am also making a specialty of exchanging uprights for player pianos and allowing more for your upright than any other house in the city. My business is rapidly growing. Here are some inducements for May that will rock any piano firm. Uprights $35 to $608; players $400 to $1,000, in order to make room for new stock coming from our factory. If you sidestep me you pay the penalty. Phone Beaumont 1792-W. and I will call upon you. C. H. Watkins. 2905 Lacobe. FOUND AT LAST Green has found a sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, bad, cold, headache, pains in back and back, stomach and kidney ailments, cramps, colic an excellent preparation 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. Phone, Cabany 2946. Mrs. Lottie Johnson, of 2835 Lawton, wishes to let all, know that she has "Green's White Hartshorn Liniment" for sale, and will be at home Monday, Wednesday and Saturday of each week. Phone, Bomont 1078. Missouri AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We also guarantee that the teeth will not be continually breaking off. 2753 WALNUT ST NOTICE Negro Business DIRECTORY Page 6 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 A1 50c per inch Special Rates in 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 BAEGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50190, 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) WANTED—Men for sewer work, steady job, two years' work. Apply at the Gilt Edge News Co., 2303 Market street. PARTNER. WANTED.—Want a business partner with cash of $300, to go one half. Interested truck farming, poulty and hog raising, with stand at 2924 Laclede. Farm at Barnhart, Mo., 20 miles From St. Louis. R. S. Hamilton. 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He tells you exactly what trouble or worries your wife will have, and how much you know, to charge, fascinate, how to control conditions to gain your wish in business, love or marriage, to win the love of any one, even miles home and when you will marry, and more absotected for, or make no charges. Call and see for yourself. All business sacredly confidential. Mediun developed. READINGS, 50 CENTS, 621-A EASTON AVE. Boston Psychic Research Society, London, England and Occult College of India. Diplomas in Office. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Mark Benedict Tell-Tale Signs Mark Benedict By LAURA JEAN LIBBEY would be netted until someone relieved him of the burden he held so awkwardly. The married man does not stammer or grow confused in the presence of women. On the contrary, he enjoys confusing the gentler sex. A married man cannot accept an invitation to an affair offhand. He knows very well that his wife will have something to say about that. A single man's hours are his own outside of business. There is no one to dictate what he may or may not do. He can make an engagement on the spur of the moment for anything that suits his fancy. The married/man shows his responsibilities on his face. The single man's face shows absence of them. The married man shows plainly that he has no heart to lose. The single man's attitude toward women shows that he is looking about for the right one. The married man has no real interest in any woman outside of his own family or circle of close friends. The single man has interest wherever there are likeable young ladies who appeal to him. A married man is always ready to go to his dinner at the tap of the hotel gong. If a single man is conversing with a single young lady he forgets dinner, everything in the pleasure of her charming presence. There are upward of a thousand ways, never failing signs, by which you can tell whether a man's married or single. But if you have mastered the few hints given you here you have learned quite enough to help you determine whether the fascinating stranger you have recently met is married or single. on Child Life Music's Influence on Child Life By JOHN D. SHOOP, Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools The value of music in the economy of human life is neither widely nor fully appreciated. We reflect to a greater or less extent in our own personalities the rhythm and harmony which pervades all nature. This rhythm relieves the monotony of existence and is the agency through which we are able to bring ourselves into harmony with the forces of nature and the thoughts and emotions of our fellow humankind. Music constitutes one of the most pleasing and highest forms of expression through which thought and emotions find utterance. It is the avocation which provides restfulness from the strain of daily pursuits and comes as a solace to the weary brain and as a stimulus to the depressed spirits. Music forms the basis, also, of the most effective correlation and concentration of the energies and the purposes of the social body. The church has long recognized its power and utilizes it in blending the emotions of its worshipers into a harmonious and unified whole. There is a psychological value in the song which precedes the discourse. It corresponds to the preparation of the seedbed by the farmer to encourage germination and a growth of that which he sows. There is a marked analogy between the rhythm of nature and that of which the mind of man sooner or later becomes conscious. It should be the aim of education to encourage the discovery of this relationship through the adaptation and application of music in the training of the child at every stage of his existence. The jingle of the Mother Goose melody, that is always so welcome, and the soothing lullaby that brings to the child peaceful-slumber indicate clearly that music is indigenous to the nature of childhood. If we are careful not to conventionalize too early in the life of the child that which is to supply this yearning and longing for the forms of rhythmic expression, music will naturally and unconsciously weave itself into the fabric of character and personality. ILL PAY MY BILLS SO YOU CAN PAY YOURS Stone walla do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage; Minds innocent and quiet take That for a heritage. How can you tell whether or not a man's married? Why it's a simple enough. Just watch him for telltale signs. The single man is usually polite to the ladies, but not overofficious. The married man is overzealous in his efforts to make himself agreeable to the feminine sex. The single man is not often, if ever, staring after young girls. The married man seldom lets one pass him, unobserved. Of course he may be just comparing water him for tell-tale signs. The single man is usually polite to the ladies, but not overofficious. The married man is overzealous in his efforts to make himself agreeable to the feminine sex. The single man is not often, if ever, staring after young girls. The married man seldom lets one pass him, unobserved. Of course he may be just comparing them with his wife or daughters. We will suppose this to be the case and let it go at that. A single man is not versed in the ways of women, and takes no chances in trying to, get up a flirtation with a charming young widow. The married man gives a widow back as many glances as she turns in his direction. He knows she could not accuse him of flirting. The married man is always looking after babies he sees on the street. Patting them on the head, dangling them on his knees or whistling to them if they are at arm's length, is his way. The single man steers clear of them. If one was thrust within his arms he (Copyright 1917.) 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TEXT—The wind blows where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: So is everyone that is born of the Spirit.—John 3.8. The text sets forth the mystery of the new birth. Psychology has given much attention to the new birth of late, and some think it has been taken out of the realm of the mysterious and brought into the realm of the natural. But while the science just mentioned has made valuable observations on the psychic states connected with conversion, the new birth remains as mys- PETER BROWN terious as ever. The Holy Spirit operates in the region of the subconsciousness and while we hear "the sound thereof," in the effects produced, his work is as mysterious as the wind. Mystery of the Newborn. But while the text sets forth the mystery of the new birth, it suggests, also, the mystery of the newborn. We are told that like the wind blowing where it listens, whose sound is heard but whose origin and course we cannot trace, "so is everyone that is born of the Spirit." Newborn men are unaccountable to men of the world. They belong to another kingdom which worldlings cannot even "see." Their motives, their talk, their behavior, greatly puzzle the unregenerate, between whom and them there is "a great gulf." We are reminded here of a story concerning Sir Isaac Newton. It is said that when he was studying the laws of light, he had a tub of water placed in front of his house and would run for hours blowing soap bubbles and making observations on reflection and refraction. His simple neighbors, who knew nothing of the great thoughts passing through his brain, could not understand his behavior but would shigh and shake their heads sadly and say, "Poor man." John Bunyan has set forth the strangeness of the newborn in the eyes of men in his picture of Vanity Fair. When the pilgrims entered the fair there was a great hubbub about them and that for three reasons. First, "The pilgrims were clothed with such kind of raiment as was diverse from the saliment of any that traded at that fair. The people of the fair, therefore, made a great gazing upon them; some said they were fools, some they were bedlam, and some they are outlandish men." (I Cor. 2:7, 8.) Secondly, "But as they wondered at their apparel, so they did likewise at their speech; for few could understand what they said; they naturally spoke the language of Canaan, but they that kept the fair were the men of this world; so that, from one end of the fair to the other, they seemed barbarians each to the other." Thirdly, "But that which did not a little amuse the merchants was that these pilgrims set very light by all their wares." Since newborn men are unaccountable to the men of Vanity Fair, it follows that during this present evil age "the offense of the cross" will not cease. Our friends will marvel at our talk of heavenly things. They cannot understand our enthusiasm over fields of service which seem dreary to them; why a young man should give up a career or a young woman give up social prospects to become a missionary is to them an insoluble mystery. "So is everyone that is born of the Spirit." But to none are the newborn so mysterious as to those who themselves are seeking to enter the kingdom of God. John Bunyan tells how he heard "four poor women sitting at a door in the sun" talking of the new birth they had experienced, and declares "they were to me as if they had found a new world." The Struggle. A little later he writes: "The state and happiness of these poor, people at Bedford was thus, in a kind of vision, presented to me. I saw as if they were on the sunny side of some high mountain, while I was shivering in the cold, afflicted with frost, snow and dark clouds. Methought also betwixt me and then I saw a wall that did compass about this mountain, and through this wall my soul did greatly desire to pass. About this, wall I thought myself to go again and again, still playing as I went, to see if I could find some passage, but none could I find for some time. At the last I saw as it were a narrow gap, through which I attempted to pass, but the passage being very straight I made many offers, but all in vain. At last, with great striving, I at first did get in my head, and after that, by a side-long striving, my shoulders and my whole body. Then was I exceeding glad, and went and sat down in the midst of them, and so was comforted with the light and heat of their sun." Reader, do you wish to become one, of God's mysterious men? Your part is simple, vis, to receive Christ. Read and re-read John, 1:12, 13. (BY R. O. SELLIER, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR MAY 6 JESUS THE SERVANT OF ALL LESSON TEXT-John 12:1-1K GOLDEN TEXT-And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.-Mk. 12:14. This lesson is really a continuation of the latter part of the lesson of last week, for the glory of Jesus is his un- selfishness whereby he wrought out redemption for mankind. 1. Selfishness Amid Holy Surroundings (vv. 1-11). The world does not appreciate Jesus. It never has. "His own," the Jews, did not appreciate him. We are considering him today as he was about to depart from the world that had desplied and rejected him to one that appreciated him (Heb. 1-6). The development, Verse 2 tells of the Satanic suggestion that came to the heart of Judas. In it was personal desire, and, connected with it, human conspiracy. The coming to this upper room has been pointed out by a man bearing a pitcher (Mk. 14:12-16), the pitcher being suggestive of the Holy Spirit which was about to come in the place of the visible Christ, and it is in the midst of such sacred surroundings as this that Satan enters the hearts of students. This is a suggestion as to the power of environment. Environment is an aid, but it does not produce effective safety. No moment is too holy for Satanic suggestion. Jesus knew that the hour was come on the world. "Having loved his own, he loved them to the end." Even though the Father had given all things into his hands, still it was necessary for him to teach the disciples once more, and finally, the lesson of humility. He knew and remembered the strife among the disciples (Luke 22:24-28). Doctor Bonard's famous dream, analyzing zeal as being made up of ambition, pride and elements other than the love of God is worthy of consideration in this connection. We need to realize the danger of selfishness even in our service for God. Have we examined our motives? If the consequences of our superiority, either rank or ability, tempts us to shirk the lowest of services, it is time for God's children to recall this scene, and remember that "the servant is not greater than his Lord." Peter's strong protest (v. 8) brings out the fact that the washing by Christ of the disciples' feet was deeper than merely the outward application of water (See Rom. 8:9). II. Service, the Evidence of Divine Humility (vv. 12-15). (1) This service was tender. Jesus had all things (9), yet he became the servant of all. (2) It was for all. All needed a washing. All the disciples needed to learn, and all servants must learn, to obey. (3) It signified sanctification. We are served once for all, but we are constantly being stained by our contact with sin in the world; hence the need of renewed cleansing. New light reveals new need of cleansing. (4) It signified deity. Jesus read the thoughts of his disciples. He became their servant that in years to come they might know the meaning of service. He became their example, and in years to come they remembered his knowledge and service. (6) It was for "his own." The disciples did not know what it was he had done to them. Little do we understand oftentimes what it is the Lord has done to us. Jesus set them an example whereby he would remove the dirt of crime, self-seeking and every manifestation of selfishness from their sin-stained souls. We may call Jesus Lord and Master, and it is well that we do so, for Master and Lord he is indeed, but, if we call him so, let us not do naught than make him in our lives, what we call him with our lips. The idea here emphasized has given rise to much religious literature. "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, is the most popular book in the world next to the Bible. "Verily, verily, I say unto you" (v. 16). This introduction shows, how important Christ considered his teaching at this point. "The servant is not greater than his Lord" (See Matt. 10: 24; Luke 6: 40; 22-27). If the Lord bent to this lowly service, certainly they, the servants, should not think it beneath them to do likewise, nor should the one that is sent (an apostle) consider himself greater than he that sent him. John, who wrote this epistle, was one of the apostles guilty of an unholy strife for power and position, and desirous of bringing fire down upon those who did not acknowledge and follow Jesus, but he became a marvel of love and tenderness. Knowing and doing are the twin pillars of the Christian faith, upon which the house of happiness is built. Such service is not egotistical. It is this that has proved the superiority of Christianity over all the religions of the world. If we seek to do service for others, then we have the right to call Jesus Master and Lord, but if we seek honor rather than to be humbly useful, we shall have no right to call him thus. This instance made a deep impression upon Peter, as can be seen from the striking illusion in his first epistle (I Pet. 5:5 R. V.). Church Director St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, Sunday-school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Young Peoples' Societies, 5 to 7:30. Class meeting, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Rev. William H. Peck, pastor. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church. Kin-Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday. Class meeting, 8:00 p.m. J. W. Garver, pastor. Northern King Ave.—Sunday, 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 7:30 p.m. e. p.m. each W. 8 p.m. each tin, pastor; Tabernacle. St. Preaching, p.m. Sunday U., 6:30 p. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery St., Sunday, Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. S. Pitcher, pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, Leffingwell and Bernard St.-Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 8:00. Reverend F. W. Alstork, the pastor, will preach special sermons, morning and evening. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thursday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6216 Wells Ave.—Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p. m. Rev. E. L. Clarks, pastor. 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, 8p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. First Baptist Church, 1320 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, 4334 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. Rev. P. W. Dunavant, Pastor, 2749 Walnut. 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. m.; preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Epworth League, 7 p.m. Class meeting and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 Locale Avenue Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible Band at 5:30. Prayer services Thursday nights. Rev. E. Foster, Pastor. Redemption of Souls Spiritual Church, 815 N. Beamont Street. Sunday school service 10 a. m., church services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. and messages. Meeting at 8. p. m. Wednesday and Thursday. Seance at 8 p. m. Tuesday and Friday. Mrs. Julia Johnson, oracle; Rev. Jaings - D. Miller, pastor; Henry Green, president; Miss A. L. Voorhies, secretary. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a. m.; preaching. 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p. m.; Friday, prayer meeting 8 p. m.; Missionary Society, first and third Tuesday in each month at 8 p. m. Rev. David Tyler, pastor. FIRST FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, 3932 Papin Street. Preaching, second, third and fourth Sundays in each month, at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 1 p. m.; C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m. Preaching Wednesday night, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. Communion services second Sunday in each month. Rev. A. H. Bostic, pastor, phone Central 3193 or Olive 1676, any time from 8 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. and 2 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR CO Take care of your complexion and your complexion will CHOOSE PURE. AIDS: CHOOSE THE PURE, DAINTY, TOILET THE TEST FOR "Makes the BEND 10 JAMES C. CRANE, ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR COMPLEXION? Take care of your complexion—and your complexion will take care of you. CHOOSE PURE, AIDS: CHOOSE CREME ELCAYA THE PURE, DAINTY, TOILET CREAM THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST FOR YEARS. "Makes the skin like velvet" SEND 100 FOR LARGE SAMPLE JAMES C. ORANE, 104 FULTON ST., NEW YORK Directory 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, 2726 Pine st. Preaching Sundays, 11 a. m. ano p. m. Sunday-school, 1:38 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting.—Rev. S. A. 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, Kennedy and Pendleton Avenues—Sunday preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday day-school, 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Covenant and Lord's Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p. m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p. m. Rev. G. Calvin Cole, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Subbath school 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Wed day; Preaching 8:00 p. m.; Friday Prayer Meeting, 8 p. m., Mission service, third Friday, 8 p. m. Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm Anderson, Pastor. Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2, 1405 Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m.; 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Mission Circle, Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2727 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m. J. S. Weatherford, rector; Mrs. M. Owené, assistant and secretary. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash St., to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday, at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hodiamond car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St, Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. Dr. J. Douglass Herben, Pastor. Lutheran Church, 1701 Morgan St.—Sunday preaching 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Catechetical Instruction, Thursday, 8 p. m. Day School, every day, 9 a. m.—3 p. m. Rev. G. A. 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., Lyeum, 10 a. m.; seance Tuesday and Friday at 8 p. m., conducted by Mrs. Caroline Armsted and M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. Miss Clemmitine Hatch, seecetary; Cordelia Anderson, treasurer; M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. pastor; Mrs. Carrie Parson, assistant pastor. 2641 Lucas Ave. Phone, Cent. 9616R. COMPLEXION? I will take care of you. GOOSE CREME ELGAYA IT CREAM THAT HAS STOOD FOR YEARS. 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A stirring Border story showing how the Mexican bandit raids really happen and what they are like. Also BIG V COMEDIES Monday, May 7 14TH EPISODE OF "PATRIA" also "THE HONOR OF MARY BLAKE" Tuesday, May 8 "CIVILIZATION'S CHILD" A Dramatic Triumph, and, KEYSTONE COMEDIES Wednesday—'SECRET KINGDOM' Thursday—Helen Holmes, the fearless Daughter of the Rails, in the first serial of "THE RAILROAD RAIDERS" Friday—"THE AMERICAN GIRL" and "THE WOMAN IN 47." Saturday—Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Features and Fox Film Comedies. COMING TO THE COMET Tuesday, May 8 "PARDNERS" Popular novel in five parts, presenting the celebrated actress, Charlotte Walker. GREAT PICTURES COMING May 15, "Where Love Is." May 22, "Charity." Every Wednesday "A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS" Featuring Miss Helen Holmes. Every Thursday "The PURPLE MARK" EVERY FRIDAY RED FEATHER FEATURES Saturday "IS MARRIAGE SACRED?" 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Powers are wonderful, indisputable, advice clear, information precise concerning love, courtship, marriage, divorce, sales, with deeds, patents, journeys, pension, in vestments, speculations, property, mortgages, in gurance, friends, enemies, whom to trust, whom to avoid, when you will marry, teach you how to fascinate anyone, how to marry the one of you, how to move evil influences, require developed, separate diums, locate buried treasures, show you how to gain the most profit in any business under taking. How to be successful; An authority in investments. The poor man is entitled to soo much money, rich gifts and letters. If you cannot call you, write: Hours, 10 to 5; Sunday, 10 to 3, Wed. and Sat evenings to 7. Take-Wellton, Hodgson or Hamilton cars. Readings, low fee, $5. 6124 EASTON AVE. SAINT LOUIS, MO. "Pardners" at the Comet, Tues., May 8 THE WORLD'S FINEST FASHION Charlotte Walker, starring in the five-reel Mutual production of "Pardners." "Pardners" is the story of Justus Morrow, a young man who goes to Alaska during the early days of the Gold Rush and strives to win a fortune from the sands of Nome. Combating the biting cold of the Arctic, the conspiracy of enemies and striving to subdue the rough element of the camps, his adventures furnish the material for a thrilling story. Charlotte Walker, the celebrate emotional actress portrays the part of Morrow's wife, and in the tense situations which unfold as the plot develops her exceptional talents are allowed for sway. See it at the Comet Odeon 21st and Market Streets, next Tuesday May 8. AMUSEMENTS AND SPORT By H. T. M. THEATRES ORIGINALITY AND NEWNESS FEA- TURE BOOKER WASHINGTON SHOW Another excellent bill, displaying a generous amount of artistic talent, is being offered the Booker Washington Theatre patrons this week. In truth the combination can well be listed in the exclusive class, because of its possession of an abundance of originality and newness; qualities so pleasing to the constant theatre goer. Mable Gant, a descriptive singer and dancer, opens the show with a repertoire of three good numbers. Her first is a baby lullaby accompanied by impersonations. After some good dancing she closes with a Hawaiian melody and dance. Each number scores nicely. Morse and Harrison, a lively, mixed team, are featuring some of the best buck dancing seen here in a long time. Their work is also being interspersed with tuneful melodies, both being good singers. The dancing of the pair is artistic and rhythmic, especially that of the female member who is extrordinarily active. The act makes a decided hit. Billy Higgins is one of the few comedians before the public today that can hold an audience in his bermorous grasp indefinitely. There is a reason. Billy's monologue narratives and jokes are not only witty, but original and timely. It's a relief and a delight to hear him. His singing and dancing are in the same happy vein and he leaves his bearers wishing he would "Linger a Little Longer." Madam Fairfax could not have selected an act please us-better than the one she is using this week. It is a revival of the delightful concoction which includes her characteristic rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home" and the "Quartette from Rigoletto," she, singing the four voices. Both take the house by storm. Young Stafford, as the mischievous boy scores well because of the excellent grace with which he performs his part. The combination is harmoniously artistic and the pair are roundly applauded this week, each number meriting an encore. The attraction at the Booker Washington Theater next week will be the White-Weaver Players, a large company of talented performers supporting Miss Gonzelle White, a St. Louis girl, who has won laurels on the vaudeville stage. Others in the cast include Jules Weaver, Hester Moore, J. P. Jackson and a chorus of singers and dancers. The title of the play to be presented is, "The Death of Old Pillgary," a comedy drama that has won fame for this company in all the large Eastern houses. The engagement will start Monday, May 7. Every Monday "THE VOICE ON THE WIRE" THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Special Weaver-W at the Tues., May 8 Charlotte Walker, the celebrated emotional actress portrays the part of Morrow's wife, and in the tense situations which unfold as the plot develops her exceptional talents are allowed full sway. See it at the Comet Odeon 21st and Market Streets, next Tuesday May 8. Ford Car For Hire Pive passenger. $1.25 per hour. Trips 25 and 50 cents. Special Rates for shopping and fishing tours. Phone Bomont /805, after 1 a.m. and Sunday call Bomont, 2208. Ask for MEM- PHI8. Stand—Tom Turpin's saloon and Booker Washington Theatre. HELEN HOLMES IN NEW SERIAL AT THE MOVIE THEATER "The Railroad Raiders," a new serial featuring Helen Holmes, will start at the New Movie Theater Thursday, May 10. This photoplay presents most interesting story of railroad life. It is based on fact. There is speed, punch and "pep!" in every minute of a railroad employee's life, and in this serial the patrons will experience a romantic and fascinating adventure in the wilderness of the West, with their favorite, Helen Holmes, as the heroine of plots and counterplots in the exciting events. After the Airdome has been opened the picture will be shown in both places on the same nights, giving all a chance of seeing it in the open air or on the inside. "Passion" the third of the Seven Deadly Sins, will be shown at the Retina Picture Theater, 20th and Market, Thursday, May 10, instead of the 3rd, as previously announced. Story of the Play Escaping from "Pride" Eve Leslie next is tempted by the sin of "Passion." Eve goes to Coney Island and there sees Leonidas, a handsome, strong man who is appearing in an athletle exhibition which includes a number of diving girls. In spite of Adam Moore's protests, Eve contrives to meet Leonidas who employs her as a member of his troupe. Leonidas is a despicable person, always posing, but Eve does not realize that. She does not know, either, that Leonidas is married and that he has practically deserted his wife. Eve finds herself in rough company. She thinks she loves Leonidas and she is blind to real conditions. She surmounts one difficulty after another, she passes through a series of thrilling scenes culminating with the evening at Madison Square Garden when Leonidas defeats the world's champion wrestler in a grueling battle. Through Adam's aid, Eve, who has unconsciously got herself into a terrible predicament, is saved from herself just as she was about to marry Leonidas, who had cast off his wife. LANGFORD FINISHES ANOTHER OF HIS MEAL TICKETS It took Sam Langford less than six rounds to put Will Tate, of New York, out of the way at the Future City Athletic Club Tuesday night. Tate was out for 15 minutes after the famous Boston boxer floored him with an overhand right smash to the jaw. a thrilling story. BASEBALL BASEBALL Baseball fans will regret to learn that the St. Louis Giants' season will not open at Federal Park, Sunday, May 6, as previously announced. Although Owner Brock, of the Giants, holds a five year lease on the old Federal Park, it seems that a litigation will deprive him of taking possession at present. The difficulty lies between Dave Ball who has failed to restore the seats to the grandstand, as ordered by the court and Owner Hanlon, who says the seats must be replaced according to law, before he will permit the park to be opened. Ball is the winner in the delay for he is preventing the Giants from competing with the Browns. Brock has already spent nearly $3,000 on repairs. The case will probably be settled in the next few days. A. B. C.'S TIE/KOKOMO Kokomo, Ind., April 29.—Taylor's A. B. C.'s and the Kokomo Red Sox battled eleven innings in the cold here this afternoon and finally quit on account of darkness with a score of 5 to 5. Both teams played excellent baseball. Indianapolis, Ind., April 29.—Jewell's A. B. C.'s downed the Reserves in a close contest at Northwestern Park today. The count was 4 to 3 and the Colored boys only won after a battle. Logansport, Ind., April 29.—Pitcher Arthur Johnson, formerly of the Central Association, registered his first no-hit game of the season and struck out fourteen of the Plutos of Indianapolis, here today. The score was 8 to 2. Dan Washington, once world's champion cake-walker, was in the city this week, attending a couple of boxing celebrates. Washington formerly lived in St. Louis; but now resides in New York City. "BLIND JUSTICE" AT THE NEW MOVIE THEATER SATURDAY, MAY 5 "Blind Justice," a startling Vittagraph dramatic production in seven reels, exposing the inner workings of graft, will be shown at the New Movie Theater, Saturday, May 5. Mr. James announces that preparations are well under way for the opening of the New Movie Airdome at 2128 Market. The initial date will be announced in The Argus later. Every Sunday evening. New management. James L. Hall and James White, successors to Prof. J. C. Lucky. 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