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 EYES OF WORLD ARE ON UNITED STATES The Treatment Of The Negro To Determine Her Destiny In This Great War. Comments From Great Britain Mock At Pretended Love Of Justice And Fair Play. Barring Negroes From Serving Their Country, While White Soldiers Are Being Courtmartialed For Disloyalty, Is Looked Upon With Much Skepticism. VOL. VI. NO. 4 EYES O The Treatment From Great From Servi alty, Is Look THREE DAYS CONFERENCE St. Louis District N. A. A. C. P. Begins Meeting Friday Night. To Continue Saturday and Sunday at Brea Presbyterian Church. Judge Dyer. Asked to speak Sunday The St. Louis District of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which comprises Alton, Cairo, Carbondale, East St. Louis, Jacksonville, Mounds, Quiney, and St. Louis, held its first conference at Presbyterian Church, 3015 Pine Street. The opening session was on Friday night at 8:00 o'clock. Sessions on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m.; on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Hon. L. C. Dyer has been invited to speak at the Sunday session. Jas. Welldon Johnson, National Field Agent, will be present at the Sunday session and will address the gathering. It is hoped that a large audience will hear these eloquent speakers. The St. Louis delegates are as follows: Paul W. Mosley, D. E. Gordon, Robt. N. Owens, Geo. B. Vashon, R. E. Frazier, A. Henderson, Dr. T. A. Curtis, E. Hawkins, Rev. S. W. Parr, J. E. Mitchell, Rev. B. F. Abbott, Reve. W. H. Peck, Atty. Geo. L. Vaughn, Atty. Homer G. Phillips, Mrs. Jessie D. Robinson, C. K. Robinson, Mrs. Helen B. Smith, Mrs. S. C. Lewis, C. A. Pitman and Miss G. F. Wilkerson. The following alternates have been selected: St. Elmo Williams, Dr. C. H. Turner, A. Piper, Miss Anna K. Russell, Ed. McKinney, Rev. Geo. Stevens, Miss M. Shores, Simington Curtis, Ernest L. Harris, John B. Vashon, Wm. Shelton, L. S. Williams, Amelia E. Commodore, T. W. Brown, J. F. Commodore, Dr. Wm. Perry, J. W. Cass, Mrs. Ida Myers, and Mrs. Kate Richardson. Y. M. C. A. Interest in the Y. M. C. A. collection campaign during the past week is centered in the rapid climb of team 18. Through the efforts of the men at the city stables, under the leadership of Mr. I. H. Bradbury, team 18 has now reached the $900 mark in its collections and is fifth in the standing of the teams, having nosed out team 12 during the last week. * The teams have slowed down a little bit in preparation on the final drive of the spring. Team 17 is firmly fixed, in first place; but is holding on by a very small margin. While the teams are working for the new building, the other activities of the Association are going ahead, and on Sunday Dr. Lewis Sheafe, the forceful and convincing preacher from Los Angeles, Cal., will be the speaker. This meeting will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday at 4:00 o'clock. All men are cordially invited. The Boy Scout Troop, under the leadership of Mr. Geo. Dickson, will be started at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Friday night and will meet every successive Friday, night at 7:00 o'clock. The troop will necessarily be limited at the outstart, but there will be room for a number of boys who apply first. MASONS TURN OUT FOR ORPHANS' HOME DAY Perhaps you have had the care of a loving mother, or a kind father, when you could not help yourself, but that is not the case with these poor little orphans that we have at the home. I am going to request all Masons to meet at our hall, Sunday, May 20th at 1 o'clock p.m., and fall in line and march out to the home. Come and assist in our Orphans Home Day. This is real service. J L. Henderson, District Deputy Grand Master. NEGROES FLOOD NORTHERN STATES New York, N. Y.—New York's Negro problem is becoming increasingly difficult, according to speakers at the first luncheon held by the Business Men's meetings. William J. Doherty, Deputy Commissioner of Charities, said that 150,000 southern Negroes had come north since war time prosperity came into evidence. They were lured by high wages and plenty of work, but when they got here they and they were not acclimated, educated or experienced enough to care for themselves. Their emigration from the South gave the southerners a problem, but eventually, he said, southern employers will have to meet the high wages offered in the North. George Foster Peabody said that when the South realized that the Negro laborers were flocking north productive conditions there would improve and the Negroes would stay there. UNCONSCIOUS SEGREGATION In our recent editorials we have opposed the establishing of a Jim-Crow Hospital to be fostered by the city government: We stated that we were voicing the sentiments of 90 per cent of the Negro population of this city. Approvals of our stand have been varied and many. Below is a letter from a young man who was impelled by the force of our editorial to express his approval in writing which is as follows: J. E. Mitchell, Managing Editor, St. Louis Argus. St. Louis, Mo., 5-12-17. Dear Sir:— Please accept my sincerest approval of your manly and purely racial stand as regards the editorial which appeared in your paper of the 11th inst. under the caption of "Unconscious Segregation." Your paper has always stood for the best interest of the Negro and receives the hearty support and congratulations of the best thinking population of our people. I, as a young man, was very much disappointed at the stand taken by the Fraternal Clarion and felt that its editorial should not go unanswered and you have manfully and courageously met my fondest wishes. Wishing you continued success, I am, American Woodmen The Local Camp of American Woodmen No. 10, of St. Louis, is now located in its office, corner Laclede and Compton Aves. The lodge sessions convene at Masonic Hall, Eldest and Grand Ave. The officers of Camp-No. 10 are offering a free trip to Denver, Colo., to the members of this fraternity. This offer is one of the best ever given to persons to visit the "Great Rocky Mountain City." Denver is a long way from St. Louis and possesses more scenic attractions than any other American city. Persons who are fortunate enough to secure this free trip will indeed enjoy it. Denver is the home office of the Supreme Camp of the American Woodmen. This great Praternal Insurance Society is the largest and strongest financial organization among Negroes. The, Supreme Camp, which meets in August, only meets once in four years. Visitors and delegates, representing the younger and modern members of our race, will be there from 17 states; in fact, the men and women, who make up the great membership of this organization, are of a newer generation than is usually with at the national gatherings of our race. This meeting will be an epoch, and we trust that St. Louis will be well represented. ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,MAY 18,1917. Ju ge Kimmel Grants New Trial Wash Higgins and Robert Henderson, two negroes, were arraigned and convicted, last April, of the murder of Joe Libel, a white saloon keeper, at 29th and Pine Sts., who was killed in an attempted holdup. Both were given ninety-nine years in the penitentiary, by a jury in the Criminal Court, No. 11, over which Judge Karl Kimmel presides. Higgins was defended by ex-Mayor Noonan, and Henderson by Attorney Weiss, who defended the Lewis brothers. Notwithstanding both attorneys were white and made every effort to save their clients from the penitentiary the jury gave each of them life sentences. Wash Higgins after hearing the verdict of life sentence read to him, at once engaged the services of Attorney E. H. Taylor, one of the oldest negro lawyers, in point of practice, at the bar, in St. Louis. Mr. Taylor immediately went to work on the case, secured affidavits setting up new evidence, and based his motion upon that ground. The motion for a new trial was argued last Friday, the 11th, by Mr. Taylor. Judge Kimmel granted the new trial prayed for and Higgins has another chance for his life. Ostende Club's Boat Excursion After a long and dreary winter, spring with its balmy breezes opens the doors of nature, bids the trees, birds and flowers come out and brighten on the hearts of those that love and long for the beautiful spring and summer. Just so the Ostende Social Club opens the summer social season, and bids their many friends come out and join them on a beautiful Moonlight Excursion, on the Steamer Grey Eagle, Monday night, June 4, 1917. Music by W. D. Flowers' orchestra. Admission, 35 cents. Boat leaves foot of Olive Street, 9 p. m. Don't forget the date, June 4, 1917. Butterfly In Hawaii Old favorites coming back into the limelight. Mrs. A. Harris Officer, former star of "Damon and Pythias," presents Mrs. Grace Key Carleton's "A Modern Star," and a "Company of Butterflies" in a beautiful play, "A Butterfly in Hawaii," Monday, May 21, 1917, at Bythian Temple. Latest songs, good music, beautiful scenery. Everyone come. Benefit Charities. Admission, 25 cents. Curtain promptly at 8:15. What Can Be Done? Editor of the Argus.—Dear Sir: Having noted with great interest your mortuary list concerning the death rate among the Negro population, I feel that the subject is of great concern to all humanitarians. Commencing March 2 there were forty-nine deaths, March 16 thirty-seven deaths, April 13, forty-four deaths, April 20, forty-three deaths, Apr. 27, twenty-eight deaths. Total in five weeks, 201 deaths. A number of thoughtful citizens have been discussing the matter and arrived at the conclusion that the causes principally are due to unsanitary conditions and improper housing in most cases. It is believed that a number of health inspectors could aid the city in eliminating the evil, which is alarmingly great. Very respectfully, B. W. Stewart, Supt. of Wayman Social Settlement Association. Meet me at Douglas Hall Wednesday evening, May 30, admission 15 cents. ```markdown ``` Negro Officers Training Camp According to a letter just received from Congressman L. C. Dyer, the Secretary of War, Mr. Baker, has agreed to establish a training camp for Colored officers in the United States Army. This camp is to be located at Howard University, Washington, D. C. In his letter, Mr. Dyer states that anyone who wants to take training for an officer in the army, should write to him at once; he will furnish them with full information. A Call To Colors All college graduates, preparatory school, or high school graduates who are interested in the training camp for officers, are to meet at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Saturday night, at 8:00 o'clock, to discuss the plans for recruiting for the camp which has been authorized by the war department. David D. Jones, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., received the following telegrant from C. Benjamin Curley, who is the secretary of the Central Committee of College Men and it is in response to this telegram that the meeting is to be held. D. D. Joles, Secretary of Y. M. C. A. Victory won. Camp officially authorized by War Department today. Details will follow as soon as decided. Men must hold themselves ready to act as soon as details are arranged. Spread news and send typewritten list of as many new applicants as possible; age twenty-one years. Older men preferred. C. Benj Curley, Gen. See'y. Howard University. The meeting is called by a committee of college men and since no definite steps have been taken, all men interested are urged to be present and take part in the shaping of plans. 8:00 o'clock Saturday night at the Y. M. C. A. All Day Steam Boat Excursion It is the talk of the town and everybody is talking about it. The largest, classical, and the best all-day boat excursion of the season given by the Academy Boys and Girls on the beautiful steamer Grey Eagle to Carter's Lake, Monday morning, June 18, 1917, in honor of the graduates of the three high schools combined, St. Louis High, East St. Louis High and the Alton High. The boat will stop at Alton going and coming. The boat will leave foot of Olive St. at 9 a.m. Music by Great Western Band. Admission 35 cents. Walter Carter, Harry Johnson, Robt. Anderson, Frank Tennyson, Paul Robinson, Ernest Moore, Walter Fearnage, John Gross, Henry Johnson, Chas Roberts, Walter Henderson, Joe Davis, Harley Walker, Russell Jenkins, Edwin Ivory, Norvell Watson. Jesse J. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies. Rev. S. E. Arthur, late rector of Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church, will again preach Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. He will be the regular supply at that hour each Sunday until further notice. His sermons are very practical and spiritual. At 8 p. m. there will be evening prayer. All are cordially invited to attend these services. LANE TABERNACLE C. M. E. CHURCH NOTES On last Sunday a great-day was spent at Lane Tabernacle. This being rally day the officers and members bestirred themselves in order to make this one of their greatest efforts. The amount for the day was $1,153.23. Dr. Smith will preach Sunday. Special music by choir. All are invited. ```markdown ``` SIMMONS SPEAKS IN NEW YORK CITY New York, May 14, 1917.—When Roscoe Conkling Simmons, noted orator and patriot, appeared before the famous Union League Club Thursday night, that was the first time any Colored man ever appeared before that illustrious body. Charles E. Hughes is president of the Union League Club. Col. Simmons spoke on "My Country and My Flag" and his eloquence stirred the ancient Republicans as no speech has done in recent years. Before beginning his remarks the orator requested the club officials to allow the Colored employees to listen to his address. Although living elsewhere New York claims Roscoe as her own, is proud of his rise to be the interpreter of his people. His visit here was a triumph. Proposed Park Site Opposed At their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, the question of a community playground was discussed at some length. It was reported that Park Commissioner, Mr. Culiff, was going to recommend the vacant lots down near the railroad tracks between Market and Lacoble and Garrison Court and Cardinal Avenues, as a suitable place to locate a play, or recreation ground. The statements brought out quite a discussion. All who spoke on the subject opposed the plan so far as it would apply to the Negroes. They pointed out that it was out of way on back streets, lies low, saloon on one corner and another saloon almost on another corner. It was also argued that the proposed location would not give the youth of the race a fair chance to show his interest in such things, because the encouragement from parents would not be strong enough to interest him. By a unanimous vote, the league wont on record opposing the location as a Community Recreation Field. GRAND MASTER VISITS CHICAGO Wm. H. Fields, National Grand Master of the A. U. K. and D. of A. has just returned from Chicago where he made a visit to that city in the interest of the several councils there. He reports progress among the members in the "Windy City." CITY JANITORS LAID OFF ON AC COUNT OF APPROPRIATION SHORTAGE A shortage in the 1917 appropriation for city janitor hire has necessitated the cutting down of the service in the municipal buildings. It was at first suposed that a score or more janitors would be discharged permanently but Building, Commissioner McKelvey, decided to give each man a temporary lay off of fifteen days. The first squad received notice on the 16th. Mme. Patti Brown Madame *Anita Katti* Brown was greeted with a nice audience: last Monday night at Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A. Her entire program was rendered with her usual: artistic skill; add each was enthusiastically received. While Madame Brown dwells among the classies, she can easily set her audience "wild with "Swannee River," "Last Rose of Summer" and a few more popular pieces. Madame Brown is one of those artists who studies her profession, which is reflected in her very soul, expression, which has a tremendous influence on her audience. She was accompanied by Miss Blanche C. Reid, of Norfolk PRICE 5 CENTS STATES War. Comments Barring Negroes led For Disloy- B. E. WATKINS IS TURNED DOWN Denied Admission To Fort Riley On Account Of Color. Ha Returned To St. Louis Entering into this great war out the part of the United States, it is stated by those who are leaders, that it is the fight for humanity that impelled Uncle Sam to take up arms and declare that a state of war really existed between this country and the Imperial Government of Germany. In his speech of declaration, the President of the United States was so eloquent in his plea for human rights that the whole world turned its eyes toward this country of human liberties. This speech aroused the Irish in Ireland to turn their attention to this country for help in their struggles for Homp Rule. And according to the best information obtainable just now, as soon as the President of the United States heard of the wishes of the Irish people for help at this particular time, it is understood that the matter was immediately taken up with the British Council here, and pressure was brought to bear, that the granting of the Irish Home Rule would be one of the concessions requested by the United States when matters were readjusted after the war. This action caused comment from Great Britain, that the United States should remove the beam from her own eye, that she may see more clearly the mote in her sister's eye in the following language: "What would Americans do if we intervened in one of their dilemmas, if our examiners, doctors and preachers were to summon them with a passionate appeal to raise up their 12,000,000 of Colored citizens to equal human dignity, to wipe out the national stigma on the commonwealth that every man or woman born with a dark skin is born into shame of exclusion and the life of a pariah race!" As all of this passes before the eyes of the Negro, he is still loyal to the Stars and Stripes; he has lived under them; he is willing to die for them. It is pointed out that many white soldiers and some officers have been arrested and court-martialed, charged with disloyalty, yet the Negro, whose loyalty is unquestionable is being denied the right to exist in the several branches of the service. B. E. Watkins, who was selected and called to report at Fort Riley, Kansas, for training in the Officers' Reserve Corps, was arbitrarily refused assignment upon his arrival at the fort last Friday by Major Rivers, who is in charge. Mr. Watkins immediately returned to St. Louis and when seen by an Argus reporter, seemed very cool, and yet somewhat humiliated, after the ordeal. When pressed for a statement, Col. Watkins said, "I have no statement to make. I was turned down on account of my color. My papers were marked 'double ink.' The ordeal was trying, yet I am not discouraged." Col. Watkins was busy, answering calls of friends, who expressed their sympathy in this crucial hour. Telegrams were sent to Secretary of War and to Congressmen and Senators/advising them of the case. Washington was very much stirred up over the matter. It is said that Major Rivers is a Southerner and is suffering with a bad case of color, prejudice, and that he should be court martialed unless he acted under orders direct from Washington, which is hardly probable. Prof. Geo. W. Henderson, president of Henderson's Business College, Memphis, Tenn., is spending a few days here looking over the field with the hope of establishing a branch of his school in this city. Over two hundred pupils are enrolled in this school and large classes in each department were graduated last week. Prof. Henderson states that prepared help will be in great demand and during his trip he expects to visit many large establishments in the north, with a view of placing his graduates as fast as they finish. 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WE BROUGHT MARMADUKE TO SEE YOUR FLOWER. HES SUCH AN UNUSUAL CHILD HELL APPRECIATE THEM. THE PLEASURE WILL BE MINE I ASSURE YOU! !-9-D MY PRIZE ORCHID! THERE YOU SEE! HES CHOSEN ONE OF THE CHICKEN FOR ME! I PICKED IT FOR YOU MOTHER! WHAT PERFECT PINKS MARMADUKE LOVES PINKS! -AND I TOLD THAT LITTLE WHELP TO KEEP HIS HANDS OFF! International Cartoon Co. N.Y. 185 PERFECTLY GORGEous! SEE THAT ROSE BUSH ISN'T IT A PERFECT SPECIMEN? QUICK! QUICK! MARMADUKES FALLEN IN! HEY WHAT? BLUB! CLUB! BOO HOO! IMPOSSIBLE! YOU MUST HAVE SLIPPED DEARIE! SOMETHING HITTED ME IN BOO HOO!! IT'S REALLY A SHAME MARMADUKE CAN'T STAY LONGER! Splendid services were held at First Baptist Church last Sunday; also an excellent program was rendered under the auspices of the B. Y. P.-U. Rev. Rhodes and members of, Clayton, were present....The thirteenth Anniversary of the B. Y. P. U. will be held at the First Baptist Church, St. Louis, Sunday, May 20. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. Jennie Foster, president....A large number witnessed the baptizing at the First Baptist Church, last Sunday, in the river Dea Peres....Mrs. Qhas. Wallers and son, Master Hugh, of St. Louis, were pleasant visitors of Mrs. Wm. Lindsay, on 10th St....Mr. Gale Wilkerson and mother, Mrs. Ellen Wilkerson, of 1722 Goode Ave., have moved to Webster on N. Elm St., where they will be pleased to see their friends....Miss 'Sarah Woods, of St. Louis, was the guest of Mrs. D. J. Laird, last Sunday....The Booker Washington School boys, of kirkwood, played the Douglas School boys of Webster Groves, Friday afternoon, on the Webster Heights' diamond. Kirkwood, under the supervision of Prof. Cason, played a winning game, but the Webster boys assured them that after they have a little more practice it will not be so easy to carry off the laurels....The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Johnston, of 1345 Indiana Ave., Wichita, Kans, May 2, leaving a baby boy. Mrs. Johnston was formerly a Miss Virginia Prierson, of Webster....Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Allen, formerly of Webster, now residing in St. Louis, were pleasant visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Harris, last Sunday....Mr. J. V. Sanders and sister, Mrs. E. Pritchard, have purchased a beautiful home on N. Cornell Ave, where they will be pleased to have their friends call....Mrs. Ethel Frost and Miss Beulah Stones are able to be out after a brief illness....Mrs. Andrew Evans is improving....Prof. T. A. Moore, of St. Louis, witnessed the baptizing last Sunday, and was a pleasant visitor of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lewis. Mrs. Frank Johnson has been indisposed for the past week....Mrs. Lottie Gilford is able to be up....Mrs. Flora Banks, of Springfield, Ill., is visiting Mrs. Mollie Inge-King. FARMINGTON, MO. By Miss B. F. Baker Mrs. Geo. Blackwell went to St. Louis Tuesday in answer to a message informing her of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Taylor.... Mrs. Jno. Bridges has been suffering much from an enlarged ankle.... Mrs. Weyman Boddie chaperoned a party of friends on a tour here from St. Louis Sunday. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. Boddie.... Mrs. S. Burke visited at Sprott Sunday.... Mrs. Wm. Kennedy will leave shortly for work in Illinois.... Mrs. Rhida Harris stuck a nail in her foot Sunday, and Mrs. Kate Cayce happened with a like accident Tuesday.... The Industrial Club entertained the class of '17 Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Franks.... Measles have invaded our community, leaving some 'quite speckled.... Mrs. Minnie Cayce, Mrs. Minnie Wilburn, Mrs. Nancy Buford and daughter, Mrs. Anna Yeager, Misses Florence Taylor, Mamie Burke, and Mr. and Mrs. Williams attended the funeral of Mrs. Bello Burke at Herculaneum Saturday. Mr. Henry Amonette spent several days there.....Bev. J. H. McCallister was present to take charge of the services at the M. E. Church Sunday. In the afternoon, "Mother's Day" was observed with a program. The children presented mothers with carnations. It was a scene of beauty.....The program of Douglass Primary will be rendered tonight.....Mrs. Geo. Maul was the guest of Mrs. Madison Sunday. She returned to Bonne Terre Monday.....Miss Lottie Simms attended to business here Saturday.....Mr. Ernest Wilkins favored Douglass School with circulars on the subject of sanitation, which have been read in every home in the community. Mr. Wilkins is now residing in Illinois.....Mrs. Lucy Mucoten was quite ill last week. She is much improved.....Mrs. J. P. Evans and Miss Cosetta Boddie were the guests of Mrs. Maggie Kennedy, of Greenville, Sunday.....Another school term has expired. The question comes to the parent now: "What shall I do with my boy or girl?" The answer is, let them have playtime, let them have plenty of recreation, but above all things, have them labor each day. Teach them that you are expecting them to do a child's share. See to it, mothers, that you do not send them to the neighbor's house to play in order to be at ease yourself. Have them reverence the home, and make it earth's dearest habitation. CAPE GIRABDEAU, MO. By Miss H. N. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Beverly White were the guests of Mrs. White's mother, Mrs. Sarah Ferguson, at a delicious dinner last Sunday...Mr. Jno. Rice has returned home, after a pleasant visit at St. Louis...The funeral service of Mr. Jacob Skelton, the aged father of Prof. Wm. Skelton, was held last Sunday. He was laid to rest in Shady Grove Cemetery...Mr. Gee. Goode departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Midgit, Friday. His sister, Mrs. Josephine Burnett, of Champaign, Ill., attended the funeral, which was conducted from the Second Baptist Church, Sunday. The body was in charge of the local Odd Fellows Lodge; interment in the Fairmount Cemetery...Quite a large crowd attended the first episode of "The Broken Coin."...Rev. M. S. Smith preached the Day sermon from the subject, "The Influence of Mother," last Sunday. In the evening service the Civile League rendered a short, but excellent program, at which Mrs. Addie rendered a splendid recitation. After a short talk by Pastor Smith, Mrs. W. W. Martin (white) delivered a greatly appreciated address...Mrs. Prudence Steed returned home from Lilburn. Mo. Monday, where she has been employed as primary teacher...Sunday, May 20, an old-fashioned revival meeting will begin at A. M. E. Church. Meeting will be conducted by Rev. F. M. Foten, D. D. All are cordially invited...Mrs. Jenevia Jorden is visiting at St. Louis. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Mother's Day was observed Sunday at the M. E. Church, with an excellent program conducted by Mrs. Myrtle Shaffer. Addresses were given by Reverends W. W. Weekly, A. B. Fields and J. Stallion, Prof. J. B. Davis was master of ceremonies, Miss Wiley Smith, acted as organist.... The following pupils of Wheatley School will graduate May 22: Chas. Spencer, Ernest Kelley, Dell Henderson, Maggie Neville and Hattie Carter.... Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Herman were the guests for dinner Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones.... Mrs. A. B. Kary is ill at her home on Alice Street.... Mr. Jas. Ivy, of Wynne, Ark, is visiting his cousin, Mr. C. P. Jackson.... The Ladies' Aid was reorganized last Friday at the M. E. Church. Mrs. T. A. Herman, President; Mrs. Jno. Stallion, Secretary; Mrs. Chas. Jonps, Treasurer.... The Argus reporter was a caller of Mrs. W. T. Loslia last Sunday.... Elisha Duke is rehearsing the girls and boys for a drama to be given in the near future.... Mother's Day was observed at the C. M. E. Church last Sunday. ...Rev. T. A. Herman is a new reader of the Argus.....The Stewardess Board of the C. M. E. Church, met with Mrs. H. Clemmons' last Thursday. Mrs. K. Fields was elected secretary.....Mrs. Mary Parker is not expected to live.....The faculty of Wheatley School will entertain their pupils with a picnic Saturday. Miss Ella Ewing returned home last Sunday after spending a week in St. Louis, accompanied by Miss E. Braxton....Mr. I. C. Ewing is home for a few days....Mrs. E. Harris was in town on business last Saturday....Elmer Generally was injured Monday by a runaway horse. Mrs. Lucy Wilburn, of St. Louis, is visiting friends here. Master Rufus Ewing and Walter Wallace were in Moselle Sunday....Mrs. L. M. Generally returned home Sunday....Mr. Robt. Elllett is in Pacific, Mo....Mrs. W. E. Evans was in St. Louis visiting her son and friends for a few days. Messrs. Etson Matthews, Malvin Nelson and Henry King left for St. Louis last week in search of work. ..... Miss Eula Meredith is at home again from St. Louis. ..... Mr. Frank Kemp has made modern improvement on his place, making it look quite attractive. ..... Mr. B. Smith is in DeSoto last week, on business. ..... Langton Primary held their exercises at the school last Friday night. ..... Graduating exercises will be Thursday evening at Haven Chapel M. E. Church. The graduates are: Evelyn Avant, and Dora Williams. ..... Mr. T. Bujant left for Festus Friday. ..... A. M. E. Sunday school convention will convene at Bethel A. M. E. Church in June. ..... Mr. Geo. Craig and Mrs. Hattie Villars are on the sick list. ..... Langton Primaries, had their outing Tuesday. ..... Mr. Geo. Villars was here on business Tuesday. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. ST. CLAIR, MO. By Miss P. Murray FREDERICKTOWN, MO. By Mrs. N. B. Villars EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. Sunday is Quarterly Meeting at Wesley Chapel, Rev. Brown, of Alton, and Rev. Hassel, of Lovejoy, are expected to assist Rev. Searcy....Rev. N. Hastings gave a lecture Monday night at Wesley Chapel....Prof. C. Jones and others, are on the sick list, are much improved....Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mxley visited her mother, Mrs. E. Williams Sunday....Rev. Phillips preached at First Baptist Church Sunday....Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten pound boy May 9. Vital Importance To The Ladies If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful, long straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price, 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave. St. Louis, Mo. $3 75 SUIT NO EXTRA CHARGES Made to message in it. Not even it, not even one cent. Milk, not even it, not even one cent. The Extra Charge To. found every day. Extra big, extreme top-toe, pearl buttons. Extra big, extra top-toe, pearl buttons. All free. Before you take another order, before you buy it, try it first. 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BUTLER, Deputies Compton Phones, Kin., Central 54 MOTHER'S PET FATHER'S JOY WHAT PERFECT PINKS MARMADUKE LOVES PINKS AND I TOLD THAT LITTLE WHELP TO KEEP HIS HANDS OFF! one independent and no one independent and no others; men and women make up the business; reels can make over 0.00 a week; very little taking required; our ad- tailing matter does take killing and selling; sample mail, 50 cents. We pay for our services. Write for Circular and wholesale prices to agents. THE SUMMERSETT COMPANY Box 343-2 Montclair, N. J., U. S. A. The St. Louis Argus PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE ARGUS PUBLISHING COMPANY J. E. MITCHELL Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS City Editor and Advertising Manager ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Advertising Rates Furnished on Request second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis 3, 1870. Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 3, 1870. 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. THE N. A. A. C. P. DISTRICT CONFERENCE. The District Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which opened a three-day session in this city at the Berea Presbyterian Church Friday night, should receive the most hearty support from all lovers of liberty and human rights. Not merely because of its name, nor because its headquarters are in New York City, but because it is the organization that has done more for the Negro in securing his political and civil rights than any other agency since the civil war. This organization is composed of white and colored people who have banded themselves together: to fight for the cause of humanity, and especially against all laws of a discriminating nature, that are on the statute books in most of the states and municipalities of this country. Customs, for instance, which allow one class of citizens to lynch, burn at the stake, jim-crow, deny equal justice before the law, and many other forms of injustices; custom, we say, that in most cases have been put into some form of law. These are the principal evils that the National Association for the Advancement of colored people is fighting. Judge D. P. Dyer in granting an injunction restraining the City of St. Louis from enforcing the segregation ordinances, said that he would have made the order permanent were it not for the fact that the Louisville case was before the United States Supreme Court. The Louisville case is of vital interest to the Negro, its decision will determine whether the Negro shall have the rights to buy land or own a home in any part of this country; where he is able, by the sweat of his brow to pay for. This Louisville case that is before the Supreme Court is in charge of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It was argued a short while ago, perhaps its last time. Mr. Moorfield Storey, that eminent attorney and president of the association argued the case on behalf of the plaintiffs. He met every contention made by the defense with a knock-out-blow. That old argument, that such an ordinance is fair because it applies equally to both races, was left on its "knuckles" without a leg to stand on. Reply to this argument Mr. Storey said: "In the present case it is contended that the difficulty is met by the provision that white persons shall not occupy buildings in 'colored blocks.' As well argue that, an ordinance which prevented a denizen of Five Points from moving into Fifth Avenue could be sustained because it forbade the dweller on Fifth Avenue to move into Five Points. Anatole France has commented upon the absolute justice of the laws which prevent rich and poor alike from sleeping under the arches of the bridges which crosses the Seine and from begging in the public streets. A law which forbids a Negro to rise is not made just because it forbids a white man to fall." The above statement is rich; full and comprehensive. In answer to another old argument that such a law tends to avoid friction between races. Mr. Storey-said: "At Palm Beach in Florida Negroes act as chauffeurs; if they appear in Miami they are mobbed and the result is a breach of the public peace. In some places they are attacked if they engage in certain employments which the whites wish to monopolize, and violence may be used in the effort to prevent them. "Would the police power, justify a law forbidding them to act as chauffeurs in Miami, or to engage in any lawful employment anywhere, because they might be attacked if they did so? If so, they have no rights. If not, this ordinance cannot be sustained, for it is defended on the ground that one body of citizens may take from another body their clear rights in order to prevent lawless attacks upon the latter by the former. The only policeman who ever fancied that such a police power existed was the-wolf in his dealings with the lamb." This argument, seems to us should settle the question of legal segregation for ever. And as we said in the outset, no doubt but that this is the last time that such a case will ever come before the highest tribunal of this land. This world war as it now appears to be, presents an interesting stage and leaves much room for comment and speculation as to the part that each country or nation shall play. Just what spot of ground the final curtain will fall on seems to be beyond prediction with any certainty at present. However, a close study of human nature, and the remote maneuvers of the big and little nations of the world will furnish some food for thought. The eyes of the world are upon the United States. Its ears are open to hear the new achievements of the German Sub-Marine. Its pocket-books are open to England and France with silver and gold, and it is generally accepted that the terms of peace will be dictated by one of these four great nations. This reminds us very much of the National election which took place last fall. The best informed politicians, had their eyes on Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York to elect the president, but it was left to far away California to cast the deciding vote. Call forth wisest men, look to every spot on the globe, who can tell who will cast the deciding vote in this great war. We are not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet, but we predict before the final settlement is made, all men of everywhere will be sought for as the politician seeks the voters, and that the far off "California" will come in and dictate the terms of peace. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS NO SLACKER F Volunteer service, is general character of the individual. It brought out at a meeting of the of the Pine Street Branch Your weeks ago. The spirit of volunteer servi chairman of the Board of Man teresting talk, told his hearers it was an enthusiastic meeting. The man seemed willing to do his "it the remaining part of the building. The colored people of St. Louis collecting fifty thousand dollars meet the task cheerfully. W. Louis. Those who subscribe large paying. Surely those who subscri part. The half-way-mark has been all-to-gether will set a new man ored people in this country. Sl Volunteer service, is generally accepted as an expansion of character of the individual. This part was most interestingly brought out at a meeting of the campaign committee and workers of the Pine Street Branch Young Men's Christian Association two weeks ago. The spirit of volunteer service, and team work ran high. The chairman of the Board of Managers, Prof. F. L. Williams in an interesting talk, told his hearers of the joys of real service. This was an enthusiastic meeting. There were no slackers there. Every man seemed willing to do his "bit" toward paying and collecting the remaining part of the building fund. The colored people of St. Louis are on trial. The raising and collecting fifty thousand dollars is a big undertaking. We should meet the task cheerfully. We have been most fortunate in St. Louis. Those who subscribe large amounts have set the pace by paying. Surely those who subscribed lesser amounts will do their part. The half-way-mark has been assured, and one more strong pull all-to-gether will set a new mark in Y. M. C. A. work among colored people in this country. Slackers can't do it. MASTER EDWARD CLARDY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Lizzie Hall, of 2015a Market St. and Mrs. Sarah Johnson, friends of Mrs. Edward Clardy, gave a birthday party Saturday, at the residence of Mrs. Hall, in honor of Master Edward Clardy. The table in the dining room was beautifully decorated, and upon it was a large white cake with nine green candles which told the age of Master Clardy. The repast was served in three courses, much to the delight of the young folks present, among whom were: William and Vashti Morrow, presenting a beautiful plate, cup and saucer; Howard Glover, a box of chocolates; William Nesbitt two handkerchiefs and a tie; May Francis Henderson, a pair of stockings, and a handkerchief; Geo. Brown, an initialed handkerchief; Tallus Johnson, a necktie; Arthur Williams, a cup and saucer; Norman-Nance, cup and saucer; William Rodin, handkerchief; Mrs Porter, two waists and tie; Mrs Agee, hand-painted handkerchief box. Others were were: Wendle Parker, Maud Johnson, and the mothers of some of the children. All expressed themselves as having a glorious time. COURT AWARDS CHILDREN TO FATHER James H. Adams, of 4267a Cottage Ave., was granted a divorce from Margery Adams Tuesday morning in Judge Garesche's division of the Circuit Court, and was awarded custody of their two children, both girls. A large number of witnesses in the case, some out of town, testified in the case. The charge was infidelity, Tom Johnson being named as correspondent. Mr Adams was represented by attorney Horace A. Taylor and Geo. L. Vaughn. HEADQUARTERS AT DELANEY The Central Committee on Food Conservation has opened a district headquarters at Delaney School, Virginia Avenue and Bowen Street, with Mrs. Mildred V. Anthony in charge. The boys of the school, under the direction of Mesdames Casey and Anthony and Miss Anita Steele have cleared several lots and will begin planning at once. On Monday, under the supervision of Principal John B. Vashon, and the teachers, the pupils of Delaney School planted the garden on the school premises. Last full the products of the garden of this school, took first prize, at the St. Louis Fair. STATE MEDICAL CONFERENCE Dr. W. P. Curtis, president of the Missouri Pan-Medical Association, has called a conference meeting of the society at Pythian Hall on Thursday, May 24, for the purpose of making plans for the future of the Society. It is hoped that a large number of the medical fraternity from the state will attend. St. James was packed at both services Sunday. Dr. Peck was called to Festus, Mo., on business. Dr. Sheafe, the eminent Gospel preacher, preached two able sermons. It is with regret we report the illness of our organist, Mrs. Alice Richardson. We are praying for her speedy recovery. Miss Shoulders, the district superintendent, began her tour of visits to the Sunday schools of the district Sunday, at Herculaneum, Mo. The Intermediate Endeavor has a very unique contest on for membership, an "Automobile Race," between the "Packard" and the "Ford." Miss Gladys Bradshaw drives the Packard and Mr. Russel Reese the Ford. The race begins Sunday, May 20, promptly at 6 p. m. in the Sunday school room. Be present and ride in your favorite machine. Senior Endeavor meets in the lecture room at six o'clock. Come to church early Sunday morning. The pastor has returned and has a bounteous feast in store for you. Bring a friend with you. BEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION Seven Church Baptist Union met Monday with Galliele Baptist Church, 2514 N. Leffingwell, Rev. G. W. Hall, Pastor. The meeting was a very good one, and a most interesting sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. Perry. The text was, "Am I My Brother's Keeper." Collection was $16.00. Next meeting will be at Bethel Church, 2131 Pine St., Rev. Robinson, Pastor. Rev. Anderson, pastor of Baden Baptist Church, will preach the sermon. Sunday after- FOR THIS SERVICE. Generally accepted as an expansion of this part was most interestingly a campaign committee and workers of Men's Christian Association two years, and team work ran high. The officers, Prof. F. L. Williams in an in-off of the joys of real service. This were no slackers there. Every bit" toward paying and collecting fund. Louis are on trial. The raising and is a big undertaking. We should have been most fortunate in St. George amounts have set the pace by tribed lesser amounts will do their assured, and one more strong pull in Y. M. C. A. work among colckers can't do it. noon', the women's meeting will be with the Semple Ave. Baptist Church. Rev. G. W. Hall, Pastor, S. E. Molton, Sé'y. C The Converts' Club, of Mt. Olive No. 1, are truly worthy of our highest praise. They banded themselves together and launched the idea of getting the pastor, Rev. D. W. Morris a suit of clothes for the second Sunday in May. It is no longer an idea, but a real fact, for Dr. Morris wore the suit on last Sunday, a lovely, shimmering, black silk broadcloth suit, well fitted to his lithe, well cut figure. His pride is quite pardonable for 'tis the gift of his youngest born, (members) and a token of esteem and love; The gallant little crew that served on the committee board, being Sis. Bernice Breedlove, President; Sis. Sadie Vineyard, Vice President; Gertrude Harvey, Secretary; Grace Harvey, Asst. Secretary and Eva Webbe, Treasurer, were successful in their first efforts and raised and paid forty two dollars and fifty cents for a suit for their pastor to be worn on their baptismal day. The church has made giant strides under Dr. Morris, administration. Her growth is sharply exceeding all expectations. A warm welcome awaits all comers within our doors. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH El Bethel is moving on to progress, and Pastor Perry is planning to do a great work for Jesus in North St. Louis. The Sunday school is doing nicely, and the Mission Circle is beginning to revive. Sunday was communion, and the services were largely attended. The funeral of Mr. Robt. Brown was preached Saturday at the Church by Rev. Perry. We extend our sympathy to the family. Mr. Lee Brooks is still very sick. Little Evelyn Cook is reported better, also Mr. Johnson. The Union Volunteer will have their annual sermon preached at the El Bethel Church, the first Sunday in June. We expect to baptize the first Sunday in June. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday was another big day with us. Dr. Johnson spoke from the theme "A Plea for Peace," at the morning service. The large congregation, which not only filled the church, but the lecture room also, listened with intense interest while Dr. Johnson made an eloquent plea for a consecrated home-life and a pure motherhood. Rev. Haynes (white) of the M. E. Church, delivered the sermon at night on the subject of "Light." It could be seen that he had given the sermon much thought, and the congregation fully appreciated it. Brother Kennedy, superintendent of the Sunday school, and Sister Allee Jones, of the Primary Department, are striving to make their departments second to none in the city. GRACE MISSION Grace Mission, A. M. E. Church, will hold quarterly meeting at 1526 Morgan St. Sunday, May 20, at 3 p. m. The several pastors and congregations are expected to take part. All are invited. Rev. B. W. Stewart, pastor. The rally was a decided success. We only owe two more bills, and hope all members will come on the 4th Sunday A. E. FOOTE SYSTEM OF MAKING Old HATS New And NEW HATS Too A COMPLETE course of instructions enabling beginners to learn the art of HAT MAKING and Renovating according to the latest methods. The instructions can be obtained by mail. 2751 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. New and Used Furniture I BUY AND SELL REPAIRING of ALL KINDS WHAT HAVE YOU? See me . . B-4-U buy elsewhere Phone BOMONT 1328 J. H. SHIELDS 2607 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Colored Molders Wanted Bench and Floor Molders Wanted for work in Large Foundry 70 Miles out from Chicago. Wages $21 per week up. Call in person or write CHICAGO LEAGUE ON URBAN CONDITIONS AMONG NEGROES T. ARNOLD HILL, Executive Secretary 3719 S. State St., Chicago, Ill. (Enclose stamp for reply) ..UNDERTAKERS and EMBALMERS. Lady Assistant for Women and Children in May, and help pay them, and have the church in excellent condition when Rev. O. C. Maxwell, our new pastor, returns on the first Sunday in June. Rev. Cole, whose services have been excellent, and greatly appreciated by the church will preach his farewell sermon Sunday a.m., May 27. Rev. L. C. Sheafe will preach Sunday morning. The B. Y. P. U. District Conference delivered an excellent program, Sunday evening. All are welcome to these services. METROPOLITAN NOTES Last Sunday morning, Dr. J. E. W. Bowen, the scholar, preacher, lecturer and dean of Gammon Theological Seminary, of Atlanta, Ga., preached a deep and searching sermon from the subject, "The Child of God." The president of the Seminary, Dr. Waters, delivered a most masterly sermon, Sunday night. The pastor, who had been preaching a series of sermons on "The Second" Coming of Christ," will continue by delivering the sermon Sunday morning," "The New Heaven and New Earth." The Sunday school, under the leadership of Mr. Chas, Gaines and Prof. J. W. Myers, is still making progress and extends a hand for new comers. The Christian Endeavor is a delightful place to be at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. A special committee has been appointed to seek the young ladies of the church and community to take a part in so laudable a work. The church festivities are proving of much benefit to the church. Dr. Perry, of the Antioch Baptist church, swept through the Metropolitan Tuesday evening as a burning gospel meteor. His choir sang to the delight of all present. Wednesday evening, May 16th, Dr. Johnson, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. church, came to Metropolitan with a large, crowd of enthusiastic followers. He delivered a great gospel sermon. His message brought joy to the hearts of all who heard him. May 21st, Rev. D. W. Oakes will preach from the subject, "Obedience;" May 22nd, Rev. B. F. Abbott will deliver the message and his choir will sing; May 23rd, Berea. Presbyterian Church and the pastor, Rev. S. W. Parz, will preach; May 24th, Central Baptist Church, Rev. Geo. E. Stevens will preach and the choir will sing. Hear Dr. Shaw, Sunday morning. Quite a number of members and visitors enjoyed our splendid programs during the week. There will be a grand literary program and mass meeting, Sunday, May 20, at 3:30 p. m. Rev. C. A. Buchanan, of Oklahoma, delivered the sermon last Sunday morning and Rev. A. B. Collins delivered the evening sermon. His subject was "The Victor's Reward." Our pastor, Rev. S. A. Moseley, formerly of Pine Bluff, Ark, put forth every effort to make the week's program a success. A reception marked the closing, Monday night. Glasses to fit your eyes for Gold Filled Eye Glass Frames and Mounting of the very best quality and lowest prices. 2335 Market St. 17 Years in Jewelry and Optical Business. EYES TESTED FREE BY. DR.WILLIAM KNIGHT BUILDING PROSPERITY The First Step Necessary Is to Settle Book Accounts. County Ought to Make Good Showing During Pay-Up Week—No Bill Should Remain Unpaid After This Period. Seven state associations of retail dealers in different lines of trade, representing about one-half of the total number of responsible merchants, are advising their members to prepare to follow the definite recommendations of the federal trade commission for successful and economical merchandising, and then to concentrate their efforts on endeavoring to increase the prosperity of those who trade with them. As the public is interested in having the best service from the retail distributors, the public is invited to help start the movement. The bankers were the first consulted and have offered to do their part. The women's clubs, civic organizations and farmers' associations are going to help, too. As a first step, the local dealers settle up their outstanding local accounts with each other and at the same time with everyone else in town and the adjoining country, including what they owe to farmers, the lawyer, the doctor, the newspaper, contractors, mechanics, etc. Mra. Georgia Kinney, 3007 Market St., is convalescing. Mrs. James Cole, 3955 Finney, is recovering after eight weeks' illness. Mr. Jno. Mapp, of 2927 Lawton, is yet indisposed with a sprained wrist. All St. Louis is going on the big boat excursion Monday evening, May 21. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms or rent in private family. 4155 Westelle. Mrs. Julia Turner, of 4343 Labadie five, is out again after five weeks' illness. Miss Murial Pendleton, who has been ill for the past few weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. S. H. Ingram, of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of this city, was the guest of friends here last week. Mr. J. E. Anderson, of 3231 Lawton Ave., is now in Palmer, Mass., to spend the summer. Mrs. Mary Cabell, of Henderson, Ky., has returned to this city, where she expects to make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Odie Spiller have moved from their home on Hickory St., to their country home near Bridgeton, Mo. Eurecka Lodge No. 16 K. of P., voted to take up $100 of the Liberty Loan Bonds, at its meeting Wednesday night. Mrs. Anna Barnett, of 2631 Adams St., has moved to 311a Lesperance St., and would like to have her friends call. Mrs. Eliza Maston, of 4116 Red Bud Ave., is much improved after being dangerously wounded by a fall down a flight of stairs. Mr. Wm. Micheaux, 4011 Cook, entertained the Eight Cook Club Monday evening, May 14. Mr. Joseph Wilkerson was toastmaster. Mrs. Jessie Byrd, 3433 Lawton, was called out of the city to Macon, Ga., on account of the death of her brother, Henry Pye, who died a few days ago. Madam J. E. Anderson has moved to her new quarters, where she will be pleased to have her friends and customers call. 3301 Lawton Ave. Miss Bertha Thompson, of Fulton, Ky., is visiting relatives and friends in this city. While here she is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. Bransford, 2912 Pine St. Miss Marguerite Wilkerson, 4034 Cook, entertained the Phendelma Girls' Club, with quite a number of guests, with whist and dance, Friday evening, May 18. The Neighborhood Whist Club met with Miss Nannie Whitman and Mrs. B. W. Hailstock, 4568 Cottage Ave., Wednesday evening. Four tables were arranged. Mrs. M. L. Mayes, of Chicago, who visited in St. Louis on her way to Cadiz, Ky., recently, is again the guest of Mrs. A. W. Craddock, 4183 West Belle. She will spend about ten days here before returning home. Mr. George Wright, who has been out of the city for several months, has again taken his familiar post behind the drug counter of E. L. Harris' store, Jefferson and Lawton. Mrs. Mattie Anderson, of 3955 West Belle Pl., after an extended illness, is able to be out again; and wishes to thank her many friends for the kindness shown during her illness. The regular business meeting of the S. E. C. Alumni was held Friday evening, May 4, at the W. Y. C. A. Building. We were pleased to have with us our first president, Mrs. Jesse D. Robinson, who welcomed the new members, prefaced some inspiring remarks. There were eleven new members enrolled. Mr. W. H. Davis, president; Mr. C. S. Stone, secretary; Mrs. H. M. Fowler, Reporter. Jesse J. Johnson will be master of ceremonies on Grey Eagle Monday evening, May 21. To the Women of St. Louis: The Booklovers' Club extends a cordial invitation to all the women's clubs and to progressively inclined women not connected, with any club, to join them in their good time, get-together, meeting so greatly enjoyed by all those who attended last year. Aside from the pleasure to be derived from our unconventional costume of bloomers and middy blouses, it is greatly to be desired that we become more closely united by coming together in this way to discuss questions of vital interest to the Negro womanhood of this city. The meeting, will be held, as before, in the gymnasium of the Y. W. C. A. Date to be announced later. Let us all attend Berea Presbyterian Endeavor Society, Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. 3015 Pine St. Wm. Jones, President. Mrs. Mattie Tyler, of 2617 Sheridan Ave., died Monday, May 14, and will be buried Sunday at 2:30 p. m. from the Central Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful member. Little Helen Wright, of 2927 Lawton Ave., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wright, is yet in Kansas, the guest of her grandmother and relatives. Miss Florence Jenkins was hostess to the Coterie Girls Saturday from 2:30 to 6:30 p. m. Guests were: Mmes. T. Fowler, Leona H. Asbrook, A. I. Officer and Miss P. Adams. Mr. Samuel C. Hyter and brother, Carl P. Tuttle, were called to their home in Versailles, Mo., May 12, to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Jane Jackson. Miss F. Gregory, of 2727 Lucas Ave., has returned to the city from an extensive trip through Kansas. She visited Topeka, Fort Scott, and Parsons. Miss Jamie Hoover, of Kansas City, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Bradford en route to Detroit to visit Mr. Wm. Banks, formerly of this city. Dr. J. H. Garnett, ex-president of Western College, Macon, Mo., was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. William A. Venerable Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Garnett is now located at Gary, Ind. Mrs. Geo. House, of 3209 Lawton Ave., returned home a few days ago after a three weeks' visit at Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and New Albany, Ind. Mrs. Ella Chambliss, of 2801 Lucas Ave., was called to Memphis, Tenn., to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Sampson. Mesdames Virginia Allen, Eiffle Bush and mother, have returned home from Nashville, Tenn., where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Maggie Carter. The Who-So-Ever Club met at the residence of Miss Lennon Martin, 1529 Webster Avenue, May 10. After business was over, a dainty menu was served. Mrs. Martha Dodge and Mrs. B. W. Hailstock, 4568 Cottage, entertained, Thursday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Cole; of Los Angeles, Cal., who is the guest of Mrs. Blount, 3012 Laclede. Miss Blanche L. Oden, of Cottage Ave., was at home to a few friends, Friday, May 11, in honor of Mme Jennie Watts-Brown, and Mr. Henry DeVigne, of Chicago. Mme. Brown is well known and has the reputation of being the greatest dramatic reader and character impersonator. The Stewardess and Deacons' Council will meet at First Baptist Church 14th and Clark, Sunday, May 20, at 3 p. m. All members are urged to be present without fail. Business of importance. Carrie Wright, president; L. J. Hassel, secretary. The regular monthly meeting of the Lincoln Institute Alumni and former students association, will be held Sunday, May 20, 1917, at Union Memorial Church at 3 p. m. All members are respectfully urged to be present. Wm. T. Spencer, President; Miss A. A. Gray, Secretary. Miss Etta E. Robinson, of Natchez, Miss., is stopping over a few weeks with her brother, Dr. C. P. Robinson, en route to Hampton, where she will take a post course. Miss Robinson is the Jeans Fund Supervising Industrial teacher of Lawrence County, Miss. The ladies of the Home Culture Club were entertained by their husbands at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. DeFrance, of 1516 Goode Ave., Covers were laid for twenty-four. After the evening was pleasantly spent, each one expressed his appreciation to the host, who had conducted the reception so uniquely. WANTED.—A young man as porter in tailor shop in first class hotel. Must be neat and intelligent. Good inducement. Address Box No. 2, Argus office. ARE YOU A PYTHIAN? Don't stand on the corner and see your friends go by. Get in the game! Join the Uniform Rank. Any company is what you make it. Pythian Co. A. offers you special inducements. See Capt. Givens any night at Pythian Hall. THE WESTERN CRAZE Jesse J. Johnson the popular danc ing master, has returned to this city after being absent for eight months. He is here with plenty of new dances, which he demonstrated in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, Utah, Montana, Washington and California. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Samuel B. Wilson.....2619 Papin Sarah Gooden.....3107 Adams Edw. Woodson.....St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Margaret Wyatt.....Eukok, Ia. Pearl H. Fulton.....Ironton, Mo. Dora Armstrong.....2125a Chestnut Sam Nabora.....1231 Linden Mrs. Mary Harvey.....1231 Linden Augustus Brown.....4338 Finney Manila Thompson.....721a N. Jefferson Herman Burton.....East St. Louis, Ill. Hattie Vaughn.....East St. Louis, Ill. John Porter.....4325 Lucky Katie Gordon.....4325 Lucky Willie Green.....315 Lesperance Marguerite Webster.....315 Lesperance Sam Finerson.....3337 Morgan Carrie Prince.....3106 Clark Miles Barnes.....2133 Walnut Lucy Curry.....2133 Walnut Will Taylor.....East St. Louis, Ill. Mrs. Ida Harvey.East St. Louis, Ill. John Wallace.....105 St. 16th Dolia Ralston.....33 S. 16th Arthur Moore.....2138 Eugenia Ida May Foote.....2138 Eugenia Boysie Gaines Alexander.....2706 Lawton Mrs. Nannie King.....3404 Lawton Lewis Spinks.....2826 Clark Eva Hutchson.....3232 Lawton Esan Clayton.....918 N. 16th Lulu Farnham.....920 N. 16th John Adam Shields.....2607 Lawton Bettie Lane McClellan.....2681 Scott Willie French.....E. St. Louis, Ill. Elizabeth Pope.....E. St. Louis, Ill. Walter Walker.....1417 Papin Jennie Mae Nooe.....1560 Gratiot Charles H. Landon.....4353 Garfield Adel M. Burton.....4319 St. Ferdinand John Richardson.....3335 Pine Mittie Duits.....Vinegar Bend, Ala. Walter Lockett.....4103 Finney Lizzie Lue Rose.....4103 Finney Clayton Herbert Shelton.....110 N. 22nd St. Lizzie Foster.....2121 Walnut St. Rev. J. A. Shields, furniture dealer, 2607 Lawton, was quietly married to Miss Bettie Lane McClellan on Monday evening, May 14, at 8;30 p. m., at 2681 Scott Avenue, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs Griffin, where they will make their home for the present. Rev. J. K. Parker, their pastor, officiated. Their friends wish them much joy. It was most fitting to have Dr. Bowers make the anniversary address of Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon as he has been in touch with the work from its beginning. His message was full of hope and inspiration. Mme. Brown thrilled and electrified her audience Tuesday evening with the wonderful sweetness of her voice. The perfect ease with which Madame sang the difficult selections from the best grand opera proclaimed her an artist of great ability. A most unique picture show and potato party was held in the gymnasium Wednesday evening. Mr. Wm. R. Petty won the prize for bringing the largest potato which weighed almost three pounds. The regular monthly meeting of the committee of management was held Friday afternoon. Gleanings from the secretary's report will be of interest to members and friends. The third semi-annual conference of the Mothers' Club was held last Wednesday. Mr. David Jones and Mrs. Ruth, Coleman were speakers at the morning session. A mothers' party was held in the evening. Center for food conservation will be opened at the Y. W. C. A. Our Thrift Garden is in readiness for workers. Vespers at 4:45 Sunday afternoon. Public welcome. The Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 56 will have their annual sermon at Quinnis Chapel, A. M. E. Church, Sunday, May 20, 1917. Music by the 1st Regiment Band. Mrs. G. Carter is home again from the hospital. Mr. Thos. Johnson is much improved at this writing. We regret to say that Mr. L. W. Fields has taken to his bed again. Mrs. Otia Cowan, of Chicago, is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hutt. Miss Mattie McField and Mr. Moses White are out again and were seen at church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stanton were at home to about twenty-five little tots Saturday afternoon, in honor of their daughter, Clara's, fourth anniversary. It reminded one of a kindergarten at play to see the little tots romp and frolic. Clara was the recipient of many beautiful tokens. Rev. F. Bates baptized five candidates Sunday. At 3 o'clock services they were fellowshipped into the church. Many visitors were seen in the congregation. You are welcome. Rev. Bates is doing some good work. Don't forget the Slabtown Convention at the church on the 25th inat. All delegates and friends are requested to be present. Dr. H. D. Howell, of 4293a Finney Ave., has moved his office to 200 N. Jefferson Ave., where he would be pleased to have his patients call. (5-18-4) Everybody is going to the big dance given by the High School Girls Wednesday evening, May 30. Music by Western Orchestra. Admission 15 cents. Y. W. C. A. NOTES CARONDELET NEWS BEMOVAL NOTICE Mattie Tyler, City Hospital, 59. Howard Collier, 4228 Pairfax, 50. Wm. Rodrick, 2820 Market, 5. Lizzie McElroy, 2623 Sheridan, 5. Ernestine Doom, 2013 Eugenia, 6. James Cox, 1533 Papin, 70. Mary Green, 4253a Garfield, 46. Sillas Jones, 3032 Laclede, 65. Irving R. Smith, 2818 Easton, 33. Rachel Grace, 1819 Division, 1. Olliver Bond, 4203 Cote Brilliante, 10 May Carroll, 3528a Cozzene, 1. Wilbert Bates, 4294 St. Louis, 8. Tennessee Jordon, 4305 Labadie, 73. Frank West, 16 So. 22nd, 39. Steward McKenzie, 822 N. 12th, 42. Ada Sherman, 823 N. Ewing, 37. Wm. Givens, 612 S. Garrison, 27. Melvin Britton, 4346 Cottage, 28. Henry Franklin, 2719 Wash, 47. Nathan Wetherall, 3135 Lawton, 32. Baby Bowyges, 4047 W. Belle. Gladys Dixon, 2628 Scott, 1. Emma Rollins, 4224 Maffitt, 60. Chas. Harvey, 1531 Singleton, 16. Alberta Jenks, 2031 Chestat, 25. Lodisa Holmes, 2637 Papin, 75. Isabel Lockridge, 4329a Maffitt, 38. Wm. Coleman, 2204 Washington, 44. In loving memory of our dear, husband and father, Berry Williams, who passed away one year ago May 20, 1916. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled; And while he lies in peaceful sleep His memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son and nephew. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Georgia Baskett, 537 W. Jack- son Street, Mexico, Mo., wishes to thank both relatives and friends both in her home town and St. Lopis, for their many kind expressions of sym- pathy in the illness and death of her beloved husband, John Baskett, April 7, as well as the many beautiful floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving memory of my darling daughter, Madeline Alexander, who departed this life May 19, 1916. There was an angel band in heaven. That was not quite complete. So God took our own dear loved one, To fill the vincant seat. Madeline was the only darling: Pride of all the hearts at home. But the angels fostering lightly Time of all the hearts at home. But the angels floating lightly, Whispered softly, Madeline come. Sadly by her mother, Mrs. Princilla Alexander, and family. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and Rey. J. L. Brooks, pastor of the M. E. Church, for kindness and sympathy shown us during the recent illness and death of our dear mother and wife, Mrs. Lizzie Bowen, who departed this life May 6, 1917. Wm. Bowen, husband; Emily Stone, daughter; Willie Bowen, son. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness shown us in our sad hour of bereavement, in the loss of our dear mother, Mrs. Sysle Shirley. (Signed) Mrs. M. L. Denn, Virginin, Evan and Bessie Shirley, daughters. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dearly beloved father, E. B. Hale, who departed this life May 20, 1915. Two years ago he passed away; we grieved when he departed; time was too short to say farewell to those he knew and loved so well. We miss his coming foot-steps; we miss his loving smile; he is gone but not forgotten. By his Loving Children. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear mother, Careda Reynolds, who departed this life May 12, 1916. Day by day, we sadly miss you, friends may think the wound is healed. But they little know the grief that our hearts conceal. The vacant place, the empty chair, we see them day by day; and oh, it fills our hearts with care since our loved one went away. But, though the light has left us here like the setting of the sun, we will trust our dear Father in heaven, and say, thy will be done. Sadly missed by children, Miss Rosetta, Henry, Savannah. Davis K. and Arbeecker Reynolds, George Reynolds and E. C. Robinson; grandsons. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phones: Deimar 923; Lindell 5690 4107 Finney Ave. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1429 N. 12th St. Dr. Morris preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning. At noon, baptizing of converts took place in the river. Sunday night the text, "Take My Yoke Upon You," was well discussed, and after the sermon the church took the Holy Communion. Collection for the day amounted to $34.00, for which we thank each donor, and also our heavenly Father. MEMORIAM The Slaughter System FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE System taught by mail or at College For further information, write the SLAUGHTER SYSTEM FIT AND GU We are the tinua 2-k cranes ud- 5 UP WE REPAIR BROKEN PLATES BRING OR MAIL THEM TO US The VAN-DOW D FORMERLY Over G Same Dentist WALNUT ICE THE VAN-DOW DENTAL CO., 614' Olive St. FORMERLY WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. Over Child's new restaurant on Olive Same Dentist/Waiting You Every Time You Come! WALNUT ICE AND FUEL CO. GENERAL HAULING A. WRIGHT, Manager. Phone: Bomont 1851-R WONDER HAIR GROWER Grows hair on bald heads in thirty days, or, money refunded. Write Francis Baker, the scalp specialist, 920 South Trinity St., Mexico, Mo. A lady experienced in hair work, to go out. Phone Olive 1840 from 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday. Miss McDonald. WANTED.—Four intelligent young men to represent the Argus. A good proposition. See Mr. Buck Saturday afternoon. 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 Choteau Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Agents Wanted To Handle DERMAT AS HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. AGENTS MAKE BIC MONEY For Particulars, address Mrs. P. W. Pourav 2749 Walnut St. St. Louis Mo We Buy and Sell, Pups, Canaries, Parrots, Etc. Call or write New Bird and Dog Stora 3111 Olive St. St. Louis If you want a home cooked, Sunday dinner, stop at Swans Candy Kitchen. We serve lunch daily. Dinner every Sunday. NOTICE TO CHAUFFEURS Chauffeurs and automobile owners may obtain application cards for license from Attorney, Geo. L. Vaughn, Notary Public, 2336 Market St. Phones, Bomont 1644, Central 8371. For our guaranteed 22-k. reinforced Gold Crowne and Bridge work, including all treatments. 男 WANTED FOR SALE SUNDAY DINNER Page 5 AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We also guarantee that the teeth will not be continually breaking off. 2753 WALNUT ST $5.00 FREE A 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 inducement for May that will rock any piano firm. Uprights $35 to $600; 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 Besumont 1792-W. and I will call upon you. 2905 Laclede If your hair is thin, short, falling out, you should not delay but go and be convinced at Madam Bailey's Hairdressing Parlor, 4211 Finney. Lindell 3992. Seventeen years, of honest upright business has won for me many customers and friends. Dr. William Knight, the jeweler, 2335 Market St. upright custom Knight, THREE BOOKS Why Jesus never married? There is a reason. Send ten cents in stamps for booklet. Also Truth About the Bible, $3.00; Sexology of the Bible, $2.00; Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman, $2.00. By Sidney C. Tapp, 406 Reliance Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. S1. LOUIS Negro Business DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED ADS Personal, Business and Professional Cards; Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. A BIG BARGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, cellar, water in house, gas, and good cistern water on the outside, two porches on north and south sides. Granitoid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,200, can be bought for $1,800 cash. Call and inspect, 423 Bonhomme Ave. Apply at 427 Bonhomme Ave. Clayton, Mo. Ask for Daniel White. (5-19) FOR RENT—Furnished rooms with modern conveniences. Ladies or gentlemen. Apply 4306 West Belle Pl. FLATS FOR RENT.—For Colored. Three rooms and bath, near Union Station. Light and airy. 507-9-11 S. 23rd St. Keys at 511. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms; hot water, gas and bath, 3208a Lucas Ave. (5-18-4) FOR RENT.—Furnished room for single gentleman; 4587 Garfield Ave. Phone Forest 3579-B. FOR RENT.—Garage for two machines at 4472 West Belle Pl. Inquire at 4183 West Belle Pl. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms to two Christian gentlemen. Prices reasonable. Address Box 25, Argus office. FOR RENT.—Furnished or unfurnished rooms in first-class neighborhood, convenient to car line. 3210 Lucas Ave. (4-51-8). FOR RENT.—A neatly furnished room for couple or gentleman, with all modern conveniences. Phone, Forest 6746W. 5—11—4. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room by respectable family for man and wife, or for two gentlemen. 4046 Cook. Lindell 3809R. (4-20-4.) FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished connecting rooms suitable for bachelors, or for couple for light housekeeping. Convenient to Pago or Hodiamont cars. 1020 Pendleton. Lindell 1216W. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room with all modern conveniences. Mrs. L. Walker. 4365 West Belle. Lindell 3977. (4-27-4.) FOR SALE: Beautiful two-story sixroom house, two halls. Lot 102 by 310; Will divide lot. Mrs. Chas. Powell. 239 E. Shady Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. (4-27.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room. Hot and cold water, and other conveniences. 4052 West Belle. Lindell 2823r. (4-27-4). FOR RENT.—A neatly furnished room in a private family. All modern conveniences. 4430 West Belle. 5-11-1. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms; modern conveniences. Call at 4260 Lucky, Mrs. A. Wilkerson. (5-4-) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms for respectable couple, or two gentlemen. All conveniences. Apply 4053a Cook Ave.—Mrs. Hickman. (5-4-) FOR RENT: Two furnished adjoining rooms, bed room and kitchen, suitable for couple for light housekeeping. 2803 Pine St. (4-27-4.) FOR RENT.—Two adjoining rooms, furnished or, unfurnished. 3037 Fair Avenue. 5-11-4. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Fellow's Hall 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptiona Rent very reasonable. See janitor or call the secretary's office. Phone, Delmar 4299E. A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis. CHAS. S. PERKINS. Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue. CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor. We will wire your old or new house and furnish you fixtures and give you six months to one year to pay for it. Fans rented, sold and repaired. "The rose is red, The violets are blue, I need your work And others do too." Call or write me, 2311 Morgan Beamont 870R Chas H Smith Real gold-filled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it. Sale Monday and Tuesday at Harry G. 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Leaving out of consideration, however, what she may have been doing since the war began, and neglecting any unauthenticated accounts of her status before it sired, we know positively that in 1918 the maneuvers of the German fleet were executed by a force of 21 battleships, 3 battle cruisers, 5 small cruisers, 6 flotillas of destroyers (that is 66 seagoring torpedo vessels), 11 submarines, an alrship, a number of aeroplanes and special service ships, 22 mine-sweepers—all in one fleet, under one admiral, and maneuved as a unit. We have never three years ago and we have never come anywhere near such a performance. In January, 1916, the United States Atlantic fleet capable as to both material and personnel of going to sea and, maneuvering together, consisted of 15 battleships and 23 destroyers, 2 mine-depot ships and 1 mine-training ship, and 4 tugs fitted as mine-sweepers—with no submarines, no aircraft of any kind, no scouts (unless the Chester be so considered, which was cruising alone off the coast of Liberia, and the Birmingham, which was the flag-ship to the destroyer flotilla). This was the only fleet that we had to fight in January, 1916; because, although more battleships could have been put into commission, this could have been done only by putting out of commission certain smaller vessels such as cruisers, and gunboats; and the battleships would have had to be put into commission very hurriedly, filled up with men fresh from other ships, and no more ready to fight in the fleet against an enemy (whose ships were fully manned with well-trained officers and men, accustomed to the details of their respective ships, and acquainted with each other) than the Chesspeake was ready to fight the Shannon. 3. In case our system is not so good as that of—say Germany—or of any other country having a system equally excellent, we shall never be able to contend successfully against that navy, under equally strategic conditions, unless we have an excess over her in numbers of personnel and material sufficient to counteract our inferiority in efficiency. The efficiency of a navy or an army is exactly what the strategic system makes it. Eleven thousand Greeks under Militiades, highly efficient and thoroughly trained, defeated 100,000 Persians at Marathon. A Greek fleet under Themistocles defeated and almost destroyed a much larger Persian fleet at Salamis. With an army of less than 35,000 men, but highly trained by Philip of Macedon, his father, Alexander, in only twelve years conquered ten of the most wealthy and populous countries of the world, Caesar, Alaric, Attila, Charlemagne, and all the great military men from the greatest antiquity down to the present moment have trained and organized bodies of soldiers and sailors, under systems suited to the times, and then waged successful war on peoples less militarily efficient. Cortez conquered Mexico, and Pizarro conquered Peru; the British, French, and Spanish subdued the Indians, of North America, and during the latter half of the nineteenth century nearly all the land in the world that was "unoccupied" by Europeans or their descendants was taken in possession by European Powers. Great Britain is now mistress of about one quarter of the land and the population of the globe. Russia, France, German, and the United States govern most of the remainder. These results were brought about almost solely by the exercise of military force: and of this force, physical courage was not a determining element; because it was just as evident in the conquered as in the conquerors. The determining element was strategy that (under the behest of policy) prepared the military and naval forces in material and personnel before they were used, and directed operations, while in use. Of all the single factors that have actually and directly made the history of the world, the most important factor has been strategy. CIVILIAN IS. RESPONSIBLE. "In time of war the civilian as much as the soldier is responsible for defeat and disaster. Battles are not lost alone on the field; they may be lost beneath the dome of the Capitol, they may be lost in the Cabinet, or they may be lost in the private office of the Secretary of War. Wherever they may be lost, it is the people who suffer and the soldiers who die, with the knowledge and the conviction that our military policy is a crime against life, a crime against property, and a crime against liberty. The author has availed himself of his privileges as a citizen to expose to our people a system which, if not abandoned, may sooner or later prove fatal. The time when some one should do this has arrived." —Upton The most important element connected with a navy is the strategy which directs it, in accordance with which its plans are laid plans for preparations before war and plans for operations during war. Strategy is to a navy what mind is to a man. It determines its character, its com- The most important element connected with a navy is the strategy which directs it, in accordance with which its plans are laid—plans for preparations before war and plans for operations during war. Strategy is to a navy what mind is to a man. It determines its character, its composition, its aims; and so far as external conditions will permit, the results which it accomplishes. Bradley A. Fiske A Suggestion From France It is often said that Germany is an empire and the United States a republic, and that therefore the military methods of Germany cannot be employed here. The inference is not necessarily correct, however, as is shown by the excellency of the army of France, for France, although a republic, insists that military strategy only shall control and direct the army. The American Congress can do the same with the American Navy. Whether Congress shall so decide or not, the decision will undoubtedly be wise; and we of the navy will do our utmost to make the navy all it should be. In this connection, it should be noted that: 1. Germany has been following a certain strategic system regarding the navy; we a system different from that of any other navy, which has been used now for more than one hundred and forty years. Both systems have been in operation for a time sufficiently long to warrant our comparing them, by comparing the results they have achieved. 2. 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Through a sudden and strong temptation he committed the cross sin of adultery, and then even tried to cover over some of the effects of it by being accessory to the sin of murder. Nevertheless, and because he did really know God, his conviction of sin in the premises nearly broke his heart. His cry of repentance and appeal for mercy are recorded in this Psalm, whose wall of sorrow and subsequent shout of joy have been heard through all the ages bringing instruction and comfort to many another sinning saint. It is for this reason so instructive for us to observe how David returned to God. First of all, he clearly and definitely judged his own sin before God. This is expressed in the first six verses of the Psalm where he cries out for mercy, acknowledging his guilt and pleading for a thorough cleansing from his iniquity. Forgiveness and Cleansing. In the next division of the Psalm we see forgiveness and cleansing accorded him and secured on his part by faith in the atoning blood. This is expressed in verses 7-10, in the symbolism of the hyssop, in the washing of his soul until it is whiter than snow, in the blotting out of his iniquity, and in the creation within him of a clem heart. We now see the restored one filled with the Spirit of God, in verses 11-17. He is filled with the joy of salvation; he is filled with power to teach transgressors and convert sinners; he is filled with the spirit of service and with the spirit of worship as indicated in his overflowing praise, and the presentation unto God of the sacrifice of a broken spirit and a contrite heart. Finally he is seen in fellowship with God, and interested now, not so much in things concerning himself, as in the things that concern God. His cry is, "Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem." The Same Truth in the New Testament. One finds all the more encouragement to urge this because the same truth, only put in another way, is set before us again in the New Testament. You will find it in the First Epistle of John, chapter I, verse 9, where, addressing Christian believers, he says, "If we confess our sins, He (i. e. God), is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Because a man is saved by God's grace through faith in Christ, I. e., because he is a true Christian believer, is not to say that he will never again commit, a sin against God. It is indeed his privilege, through the power of God's spirit dwelling within him, to continually live a life of victory over sin, and yet, like David, he may fall. Under such circumstances, what is he to do? Has he lost out again? Has he utterly fallen never to be restored any more? Has Christ's sacrifice forever lost its efficacy for him? No, thank God, Christ, as his high priest in heaven, ever liveth to make intercession for him. And now, like David again, it is for him to judge his sin before God, for that is really the meaning of the word, "confess." Let him do this, and he will find God "faithful and just to forgive" him, "Faithful" to his promise, that means, and "just" because Jesus Christ has paid the penalty of his sin. "Merciful and Just." That word "just" is full of strength and comfort for us. God is not only "merciful" in forgiving the man who comes to him through Christ, but is "just" in doing so. He is "just", because that man's sins have already been atoned for on the cross, and it would be unjust to ignore that great fact and to cast the man away. This is a lesson for Christian back-aliders, and alas! there are many of them in the church. Some of them would gladly return to the father's house, but they are tinsid and fearful and so discouraged. But let them take heart again, for God loves and yearns over them. The story of the prodigal son in Luke 15'was meant for them. That which he did insured a loving welcome for him in his old, home, and so let them follow his example as outlined in the language of Psalm 51 and I John 1 9. They also will be met in the same way, and know what it is to have the old joy of their salvation restored unto them, because by grace they will be cleansed from all unright- INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (BY E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute.) (Copyright 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR MAY 20 THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CONTROL—TEMPERANCE LESSON. LESSON TEXT—Isa. 23:1-13. GOLDEN TEXT—Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things—I Cor. 9:25. Wine in the Scriptures is spoken of under four aspects. First, social, that as illustrated by its use at the marriage in Cana. We must not; however, confuse this wine, with the spirituous, strong drink of this present day. Second, medicinal (Prov. 31:16; 7 I Tim. 5:23). These passages, do not command us to use it as such, and God has very graciously revealed to us in modern medical research the futility of the use of alcohol in the matter of medicine as a remedy. Third, sacrificial wine (Matt. 26:27:20; Luke 22:17:20), and, fourth wine is spoken about as productive of the wines of men (See Amos 6:1; Heb. 2:15; Prov. 23:20). It is also mentioned by way of contrast (See Eph. 5:18). The Scriptures speak of drunkards in four different ways: (1) They are to be stoned (Deut. 21:20); (2) Drunkards lead to poverty (Prov. 23:21); (3) Drunkards are to be separated from other men (I Cor. 5:11); (4) they are to be finally separated from God (I Cor. 6:9). Abstinence from strong drink is enjoined in the Scriptures under three heads: (1) the priest and Nazarite (Num. 6:3; Luke 1:15); (2) the ruler (Prov. 31:4); (3) those who are to worship Jehovah (Lev. 10:3). This particular lesson is taken from a portion of Isaiah's prophecy where he is anlcelpating what is about to happen to Samaria, and uttering his warnings unto Judah. I. The Steps of Intemperance. First, Disgrace and Dishonor (v. 1). The city of Samaria is compared to a chaplet of flowers on a drunkard's brow, which shall be trodden under foot because of his inebriety. Drunk-ness seemed to have been so widespread as to become a national sin. Second, Disease and Degeneracy (v. 2). The pride of beauty spoken of in verse one is to "fall to the earth." This glorious beauty was after all only a "fading flower" (I Pet. 1:24). The coming of the Assyrians upon Samaria is described in a three-fold way: (1) As a "tempest of hail"; (2) as a "destroying storm"; (3) as a "tempest of mighty waters overflowing." The thought contained is that of widespread and overwhelming destruction. Back of this work of devastation and destruction and desolation was the wrath of God against sin (Ch. 2:4-9). All earthly pride shall be trodden under foot. Samaria, "a fading flower," was to be greedily eaten up by the oncoming enemy. II. Those Reached by Intemperance. Strong drink causes men to err in their conduct, in their moral insight, in their judgments. It reaches the beautiful (v. 1); it reaches the learned (v. 7); it reaches those in authority; in fact all classes. It leads men to the depths of degradation and to the loss of their wills (v. 8); it makes men to become beasts, wallowing in their own vomit. Not only Samarin, but "these also" (vv. 7 and 8), that is people of Jerusalem have erred through wine and strong drink. Even the priests and the prophets had and do so now (See Ch. 50:10-12; Micah 2:14). The priests were especially inexcusable because of the plain directness of God's word (Lev. 10:9-10; Ezekiel 44:21). The result of their intemperance was that they utterly failed in their official acts. They reeled in vision and stumbled in judgment. The use of wine and strong drink made their social gatherings filthy and disgusting. Temperance is the habit of abstaining from everything that destroys. It is the control and right use of God's good gifts for service. Intemperance is lack of control or the wrong use of God's gifts in self-indulgence. III. The Lesson in Contrast. Jerusalem vs. Samaria. Samaria's crown of pride was not the glory of God. Its beauty was a fading flower (v. 4), his wisdom contended through the ignorance of Samaria (vv. 6; 7, 12), his strength versus their weakness and wickedness (vv. 6, 13). God teaches by contrast as well as by direct precept. Verses nine and ten may be taken as a mocking answer of the people to God's prophet. Isahah intimates that the time to begin our instruction is in childhood (v. 9), that precept must be upon precept, and line upon line, here a little and there a little. There never is a time when we can let up in this struggle against the mighty evil of intemperance. Take as a reply (v, 9) this would seem to indicate that God took them to be babies just weighed. If the prophet, himself, is the speaker, then Jehovah is represented as teaching knowledge to babes and not to the self-sufficient. It is these whom he "makes to understand his message" (R, V.); and the method of his teaching is presupen upon precept. If we will not hear God's loving and patient call to repentance, he will speak to us through cruel enemies. If we will not teach our children, if we will not keep everlastingly agitating this question, he will use other means (v, 11). Church Director St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Perdinand 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 Bing Ave—Sunday, 5:30 a. m. and 8 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:7:30 p. m. each W. 8 p. m. each tin, pastor; r. Tabernacle St. Preaching, p. m. Sunday-U., 6:30 p. m. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery Sts., Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. S. Pitcher, pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, Leffingwell and Bernard St.-Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 8:00. Reverend F. W. Alstork, the pastor, will preach special sermons, morning and evening. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thursday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 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, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. Sunday school, 1:30 BETHANY BAPTIST MISSION, 4060 Fairfax Ave. Preaching Sunday 11:00 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. Sunday school at 1:30 p. m. Mid-week services Wednesday and Friday evenings. Rev. J. H. Oden, Pastor. 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; preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. Class meet- ing and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor: ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 Lacage Avenue Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible Band at 5:30. Prayer services Thursday nights. Rev. E. Foster, Pastor. Redemption of Souls Spiritual Church, 815 N. Beaumont Street. Sunday school service 10 a. m., church services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. and messages. Meeting at 8 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday. Seance at 8 p. m. Tuesday and Friday. Mrs. Julia Johnson, oracle; Rev. James D. Miller, pastor; Henry Green, president; Miss A. L. Voorhies, secretary. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—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. 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. R. Chaney, Pastor. Sister M. B. Hardin, Clerk. --- 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, 2728 Pine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Brotherhood meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. B. A. Moseley, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school, 1 p.m.; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 p.m. Rev. A. P. Harold, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school, 1 p.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goode Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets.—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preamaching, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in each month Covenant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennerly and Pendleton Avenues.—Sunday, preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday-school, 1 p.m. B. Y. P. U. 7 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p.m. Covenant and Lord's Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p.m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p.m. Rev. E Calvin Cole, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a.m. m. and 8:00 p.m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p.m. Wednesday: Preaching 8:00 p.m. Friday: Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m., Mission service, third Friday, 8 p.m. Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2, 1405 Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Mission, 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 f. m. J. S. Weatherford, rector; Mrs. M. Owens, assistant and secretary. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash St., to 917 N. Leonard Avenue. Services: every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m. Catch Hodiamont car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave., walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St, Sunday; Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Sunday-school, 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. Lutherm 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., Lyceum, 10 a. m.; sence Tuesday and Friday at 8 p. m., conducted by Mrs. Caroline Armstead and M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. Miss Clemmitine Hatch, secretary; Cordelia Anderson, treasurer; M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. pastor; Mrs. Carrie Parson, assistant pastor. 2641 Lucas Ave. Phone, Cent. 9616R. - Union A. M. E. Church, Shady and Lincoln Aves, Rev. W. H. Fearson, Pastor; E. J. S. Sanders, Secretary and Superintendent of Sunday school, Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. Class meeting Thursday night. Motto--Do business with a neighbor, whenever this is possible, but at any rate do business with your own race--American Woodmen. Have no worries over the new dresses you wear for my niece. That was staying. Mature and beautiful. Little drops of water Little grains of sand, Dose it harm my complexion nation not where land for life. 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