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 NEGROES LEAVING EAST SAINT LOUIS New Exodus Due To Feeling Of Unprotection When Militia Quits Ill-Fated Town. Best Citizens Leaving. Senator Sherman Says "Citizens Are Living On Edge Of Volcano." Insurance Companies Cancelling Risks. Landlords Ask Tenants To Move. Regardless of the fact that every effort has been made to quiet the unrest among the Negro citizens in East St. Louis, it is undeniably true that the ill fated city is gradually being evacuated. This does not apply only to the recent comers to the place, but to old residents as well. Men who have spent their lives in building up a substantial business, who have accumulated property and have established reputations for thrift and honesty, whose honor is above reproach, are leaving all the fruits of their energy behind and fleeing to other parts. Wagon load after wagon load of household effects are almost continuously crossing the bridges to St. Louis. Others going in different directions, travel to surrounding towns, where housing conditions are already overtaxed and many tents are beginning to appear. The tenement districts of St. Louis are becoming congested and few houses are for rent. There is no estimate of the number of families who have left East St. Louis, but many are of the opinion that within another week only a few will remain. try in motion to deal with the situation. PORTUNE TELLER CAUSES SCARE The report circulated in the Ellesdarrville district, of St. Louis, the Last Saturday night that white residents in the neighborhood of Summer High School were planning to destroy the building. Chief of Police Young assigned several policeman and detectives to guard the school but the "mob" did not materialize. Special officer Ira Cooper learned that a Mrs. Gibson had visited a fortune teller, who prophesied the fire. SECRETARY BAKER ORDERS COLONEL YOUNG RESTORED TO ACTIVE DUTY Services Needed by War Department. War Secretary Praises Colored Training Camp Washington, D. C.—In response to a letter from Dean Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Secretary Baker issued a statement, to the effect that It was generally thought about a week ago that conditions were settled and the Negroes would return, but since it has been learned that all the troops will be withdrawn on or before the 25th of this month, preparatory to being mustered into the regular army service; and because of repeated statements being circulated that so soon as the soldiers are gone the Negroes would again be attacked by the mob, a new exodus has been started by those who were inclined to stay. They state that their homes have been invaded by the police and military forces and their arms taken and they are thus left at the mercy of the mob without self protection. To date, twelve indictments have been returned against 6 white and 6 Colored. In the evidence being submitted, charges and cross charges are being made by the police and militia against each other, but there seems to be a general inclination, by all, to fasten the blame on the Negro and relieve the city of financial responsibility. Insurance Companies Canceling Risks Reliable information has reached the Argus that fire insurance agents in East St. Louis are cancelling risks on property occupied by Negroes and will not carry the responsibility after the militia departs. It is rumored that landlords are requesting their tenants to move and that certain time payment furniture houses are offering to take back partially paid for furniture and refund amount advanced. CITY COUNCIL, BLOCKS PLAN TO REMOVE POLICE BOARD At a meeting of the City Council of East St. Louis yesterday the Board of Aldermen rejected the plan of Mayor Mollman and a committee of citizens to appoint a new Police Board. Mayor Mollman said that, if he were to appoint a new Police Board the Council would refuse to confirm his appointment. This permanently disposes of the attempt of the citizens to change the board, it is said. SENATE TOLD BIOTING IS LIKELY TO BE RENEWED WASHINGTON, July 16.—Urging prompt adoption of his resolution for a congressional investigation of the recent race riots at East St. Louis, Ill., Senator Sherman today told the Senate the situation still was serious there and "there is as much influence in procuring acquittal of guilty men in Illinois as there ever was in Georgia." . . . "I ask this because this country is liable to be again humiliated," said Senator Sherman. "Both the Negro and the white citizens of East St. Louis are living on the edge of another comotion, on the edge of a volcano, that may result in a riot worse than the previous one." Senator Lewis said any federal investigation should not interfere with state action and that the Department of Justice already had put its machine- ry in motion to deal with the situation. PORTUNE TELLER CAUSES SCARE The report circulated in the Ellesdaville district, of St. Louis, last Saturday night that white residents in the neighborhood of Sumner High School were planning to destroy the building. Chief of Police Young assigned several policeman and detectives to guard the school but the "mob" did not materialize. Special officer Ira Cooper learned that a Mrs. Gibson had visited a fortune teller, who prophesied the fire. SECRETARY BAKER ORDENS COLONEL YOUNG RESTORED TO ACTIVE DUTY Services Needed by War Department War Secretary Praises Colored Training Camp Washington, D. C.—In response to a letter from Dean Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Secretary Baker issued a statement, to the effect that Colonel Young has been restored to active duty. Dean Miller's letter to the secretary transmitted the complaint of Attorney Charles S. Darden, of Los Angeles, which represented the possibility of injustice being done Colonel Young at the present time. Darden stated that it was the opinion of men well informed on the subject, that Colonel Young would be retired by the government for the purpose of preventing his further advancement in the army, and his actual participation in the present war. In response, the War Department issued the following statement: "Dear Dean Miller: "I have just received your note of July 5, and return herewith the complaint which you enclosed. I am very happy to tell you that the work at Des Moines Camp is progressing remarkably well, and the reports I have from it are very good. The spirit of the men is fine, and apparently this encampment is going to do a very great deal of good, both to the country and to the men involved." "Your correspondent writes chiefly concerning Lieutenant Colonel Young, a Colored officer of the regular army and a graduate of West Point, and a man with a fine record for service in the army. Sometime ago a board of officers passed upon his health and found him completely incapacitated for service; not obviously and visibly, but because, unfortunately, of their finding that he was afflicted with a chronic disease. My recollection is that it was Bright's Disease. The report of the board was approved by the surgeon general, but in view of the fact that Colonel Young's record is a long and honorable one, and the government needs officers of his rank and ability, it was directed that the report of the board be reexamine the question so as to make quite sure that there could not be any error in the matter. I have directed that the report of the board be returned to me personally before being acted upon, not because I find myself able to believe that any prejudice would produce the deep dishonor of a false report, but because I want to be able to give the assurance to all who inquire that I have given my own personal thought and attention to this case, in which so many are interested. "I hope the board will find Colonel Young still able to perform active duty. In the meantime, I have directed that he be restored to active duty, and have at least the hope of being able to have his assistance for the present. There are only three commissioned Colored officers in the regular army, aside from the army chaplain: Col. Young, Captain Davis, who has been sent to the Philippines with the Ninth Cavalry, and Captain Green, who is stationed in Liberia. ST.LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1917. BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. IS DOING GOOD RESCUE WORK Donations To Date $507.65 Relief Amounts To $118.52 Committee On Finance Reorganized. Much Need For Clothing. The St. Louis Branch N. A. A. C. P. is busily engaged in collecting money necessary to relieve the suffering incident to the East St. Louis riots, and to carry on the work of legal investigation and prosecution of the criminally guilty. The Committee on Finance has undergone reorganization within the present week and is constituted as follows: Rev. William H. Peck, chairman; Mr. William H. Huffman, secretary-treasurer; Dr. J. T. Caston; Rev. B. F. Abbott; Mr. A. W. Lloyd and Mr. James L. Usher. The new committee has inaugurated a state wide canvass for funds to enable the St. Louis Branch to raise two thousand dollars required for the legal investigation and prosecution. Returns are now coming in. The following is a complete list of cash donations to the East St. Louis Refugee Bélic Fund to date. (See list). It is highly imperative that every person of color should share in this movement, for his individual safety is involved. All contributions should be sent direct to Mr. William H. Huffman, secretary-treasurer, at 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Paul W. Mosceley is in charge of the relief work with headquarters at Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine St. The following cases of relief have been administered to date: (See list) The work of the relief, committee has developed the fact that there is a great need of clothing among the sufferers of the East St. Louis riots. All persons disposed and able to do so ST. PAUL SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC The St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school picnic will take place Thursday, August 2, at O'Fallon Park. The following amusements will be featured: Volley and baseball, tennis and croquet games, races, drills and balloon ascension. Other Sunday schools are requested to participate in the amusements. The great enthusiasm evidenced by the pupils and the co-operation of the church auxiliaries promise to make this the most enjoyable out of the season. All are cordially invited. Music will be furnished by the Odd Fellows Band. E. H. Thomas, "General Chairman; B. W. Kennedy, Superintendent; Roscoe Crenshaw, Secretary; Dr. W. B. Johnson, Pastor. NOTICE This is to notify the public that I am no longer treasurer for the East St. Louis Refugee Fund. Aron E. Malone, Poro College, 3109 Pine Street American Woodmen Daylight Excursion The American Woodmen, the newest, largest and most successful organization in the world, will give a daylight excursion to Washington Park, on the steamer Grey Eagle Monday, August 6. The boat will leave at 10 a. m. and will stop at Alton, Ill., each way. Round trip tickets, adults only 35 cents, children, 25 cents, Jas. W. Grant, "The Old Campaigner," has been engaged to direct. This will be the first daylight excursion he has directed in twenty years. The committee consists of: T. L. Gentry, Bismark Lavine, J. H. Jones, Dr. R. C. Haskell, Jas. T. Bush, R. J. Raymond, Jas. P. Murray; Mesdames Mattie Malone, Minnie Turner, Norris Logan, and Catharine Eastman. Printing. No job too small to receive our careful attention. Argus Print, 2341 Market St. As We Go to Press, 650,000 Numbers Are Being Drawn for Draft Into The Army. All Men Selected Must Appear Before the Exemption Board, Which Will Have Power to Accept or Reject. Nearly One-third Will be Rejected. PRESIDENT WILSON ASKED TO REDEEM HIS PROMISE It is commonly said that opportunity knocks once at the door of every one, and in the lives of all great men of the past we can point to the psychological moment that made them great and gained for them undying faint. There never was nor never will be a better opportunity for the President to prove his sympathy and fair dealings to a race as expressed in a letter to Bishop Alexander Walters in New York City, October 16, 1912. His words are as follows: "The Colored people of the United States have made extraordinary progress toward self support and usefulness, and ought to be encouraged in every possible and proper way. My sympathy with them is of long standing, and I want to assure them through you that should I become President of the United States, you may count upon me for absolute fair dealing and for everything by which I could assist in advancing the interest of their race in the United States. Cordially and sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON. The Bishop did the race a great service in preserving this letter, and it should serve as a reminder for all time, whether promise is kept or broken. STOCKHOLDERS DENY GORDONS' STATEMENTS STOCKHOLDERS DENY GORDONS' STATEMENTS EDITOR ST. LOUIS ARGUE:— In your issue of July 13th appeared a statement of Mr. W. C. Gordon which contained many things untrue. The undersigned request that you give the public an opportunity to hear the other side. The statement by Mr. Gordon that he had advanced the sum of $5000.00 to increase the capital stock of the Acme Laundry Co. is untrue. Inasmuch as Mr. Gordon has seen fit to make the statement about the increase of stock and to claim that he advanced the money for such increase, it might be well to call attention to the fact, that the first disagreement between the stockholders, Messrs. Freeman, Mitchell, and Moore came about through the insistence of Mr. Gordon that he be given, without paying for same, five shares of stock to which these stockholders would not consent. Attention is called to the fast that the receiver's sale was brought about by stockholders of the Ace Laundry. These stockholders instituted a suit against W. C. Gordon and requested the court to appoint a receiver, which was done. The receiver took charge of the property and upon investigation found that the charges the stockholders made, that the Ace Laundry was insolvent and unable to pay its debts were true, and the court ordered the receiver to sell the property; but not to pay off the mortgage indebtedness of the Company as stated in Mr. Gordon's article. The validity of the mortgage which Mr. Gordon now claims to hold against the Ace Laundry Co., is now being investigated by the receiver and its legality is yet to be determined in a suit now pending in the Circuit Court. The undersigned also state that the purely philanthropic motive, which Mr. Gordon claims was his reason for investing in the Amee Laundry, is not shown by any of the proceedings had in the court, as every charge made against W. C. Gordon by the stockholders has not only Not Been Denied by him, but stands admitted on the record, a reading of which will convince any one even Mr. Gordon, that his only motive in subscribing for the stock of the Amee Laundry was to make money, just as the other stockholders honed to do. There will be a Grand Moonlight Excursion given by the Medinah Patrol Drill Team of the A. E. A. Order Nobles Mystic Shriners, Monday night, July 23, on the steamer Grey Eagle. Boat leaves foot of Olive Street 8:30 p. m., rain or shine. Refreshments will be served. Admission, 35 cents round trip. Jia W. Grant, Director. A. MADAM WALKER LAUDS TEDDY Famous Business Woman, After Long and Successful Trip Through West and South; Goes to New York for Much Needed Best New York, July 11.—Mme. C. J. Walker, the far-famed business woman whose name is a household word throughout the country, returned to the city last Friday after a strenuous and successful business trip of eleven months throughout the South and West. Mme. Walker was accompanied by her secretary, Miss Annie Grace, for ten years an instructor at Wiley University, Marshall, Texas. Tired out by her long trip she plunged nevertheless immediately in the details of finishing the construction of her new home at Irvington on the Hudson. Asked by a news reporter as to what she thought of Colonel Roosevelt's stand on lynching, she declared that it looked to her as if the Caucasian rather than the Colored man was going back. His stand was not only not out of place, but at the psychological moment and place. "His courage is equal only to his fairness and his grand patriotism." This is the telegram Mme Walker sent: July 8, 1917. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Have just returned to the city and learned from the papers that you have dared to stand up against the flood of race prejudice which is sweeping away the foundations of equal liberties. We Negroes owe you a debt of gratitude already and this manly act of yours increases that debt. I want you to know how deeply my race appreciates this noble conduct on your part which we shall not soon forget. (Signed) MRS. C. J. WALKER, 108 W. 130th St., N. W. City PITTSPIELD CITIZENS THANK BOOSEVELT Special to the Argus. Pittsfield Mass.—The following message was sent to Ex-President Roosevelt by citizens of Pittsfield. Mr. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N. Y. We the 500 Colored Citizens of Pittsfield Mass., join in sending you many thanks hearty greetings and thanks for your unprejudiced speech in behalf of our people, in Carmelie Hall, July 6, against the riot and murder in least St. Louis. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for speaking for a nation of people without a voice. We are your sincerely, the Colored Citizens of Pittsfield Mass. Jas. Mosley, Representative. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY FAMILIES WANTED FOR OMAR, W. VA. Rev. C. W. Coffey, of Omar, West Virginia, is in the city in an effort to get 250 sober and industrious men, single or with families, to move to Omar. Dr. Coffey is representing the Industrial League for Colored People. He states that Omar is a good location with schools, churches, Colored doctors and preachers, also Y. M. C. A., Red Cross and public bath houses. Houses rent for $6 per month and have large lots for gardening and raising chickens, hogs, etc. Constant employment is guaranteed and transportation given free. Reverend Coffey is stopping at the Douglas Hotel, Beaumont and Lawton, where he is receiving applicants from 9 to 11 a. m., and 3:30 to 8:30 p. m. daily in room 22. He has arranged for a number of families to leave Sunday at 11 a. m. Cards, bills, and letterheads. For quick printing try the Argus, 2341 Market Street. n for Draft Into The Army. d, Which Will Have Power SUPREME SESSION K.OF P.LOOKSTO BE GRANDEST EVER From All Reports. The Encampment In St. Louis, Aug. 19-25, Will Be The Banner Meeting Of The Lodge. TEXAS GRAND CHANCELLOR DENIES POST DISPATCH INTERVIEW Says Texas Delegation Is Coming And Requests Convenient Headquarters For A Big Representation From The "Lone Star State." All indications point to the St. Louis session and encampment of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Aug. 19-25, being the greatest and grandest ever. Never before in the history of the lodge has there been such a demand for reservations on the encampment grounds; several additional states have been heard from and all will send uniformed companies and bands. W. S. Willis, Grand Chancellor of Texas sent a denial, this week, of the statements credited to him in the Post Dispatch and asked that quarters be arranged for the Texas delegation. His letter follows: Waco, Texas, July 13, 1917. Mr. W. E. Osborne, Gen. Sec. 2316 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir and Brother:— Your letter of July 11th to hand calling my attention to an interview in the Post Dispatch of your city in which I am alleged to have been quoted as saying that the Supreme Lodge session would be called off on account of the trouble in East St. Louis. In reply thereto I beg to advise that if I am so quoted, then I am incorrectly quoted, inasmuch as I have not made any statement of that nature. A few days ago, a reporter for the Waco Morning News called me over the telephone and was discussing the horrible affair in East St. Louis and asking of me whether or not the Supreme Lodge Session would be called off on that account: I told him it would be a matter left entirely to the Supreme Chancellor who would take all matters under consideration, and if he deemed it advisable he would call the meeting off. I stated to him further that there and been some talk in this state along that line, but pothing definite done. I wish to assure you that I shall feel as safe in St. Louis at the coming Session of the Supreme Lodge as I would at any place in the world. In fact, if the Supreme Lodge were to convene in East St. Louis, personally I would go as readily there as I would any other place. It is my experience from observation that localities after suffering from afairs of the kind that happened in East St. Louis become notably better immediately thereafter than at any time during the history of the city. I believe that out of this most unfortunate circumstance will come great good, and that it will serve only to hasten the time when robbery will be a thing of the past. You are authorized to say that the jurisdiction of Texas has no objection and shall not register any objection against coming to St. Louis on account of what happened in East St. Louis. At the time your letter came I was about to write you relative to the Texas delegation's headquarters. Kindly arrange for us as convenient headquarters as is possible and let me hear from you as soon as possible. General Buttler arranged for three battalions and a band of 26 pieces from the state of Kansas, to attend the Supreme Encampment, while he was in Kansas City last week. GRAND LODGE A. U. K. & D. OF A. The local committee of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa is making large preparations to entertain the delegates and visitors who will be in attendance here during the grand session August 5, 6, 7 and 8. Grand Master, W. Herbert Fields stated that this would surpass all previous sessions in attendance as delegates would come from far-away California. Every woman is expected to register Saturday July 28 at a polling place in her precinct. If you do not sign up for service, sign the Hoover Pledge to be careful and not waste food. Polls will be open from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 FORMULATED 1900 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Turubo Malloy ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIVING, LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THE STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1915 PRICE 50 CENTS Poro College Company 3100 Pine St. Dept. Y St. Louis, Mo M. C. 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J % : Bo a a s oy i Rae f > Ee aa i 9 ij . = Pin ores oe ee oe ert } | ws rv) 4 Py ; eo aoe ry | ee ee ee eT ed a | ei — et ao ae ~ s po Bo , | : ere A Ar katsas { wg Jn mA on i 2 i A ee | : f & , : many Ssist C) Se gar i e Oe oF Can i: hts Pe em ? a J P io i peta: ne ate ae ce ee ae A vA DS Ae ee ra, ee ae . - Se a hd Ss aoe eee ee LES See ee MT rl’ oie. Nop ag eR IS he above were members of the 1917 lass of the Arkansas Baptist College. Little Rock, Arkansas, Prof. Jos, A. Booker, Prexidént.”. Their uames, corresponding to photo aumbers, ‘follow: . 3 stsha Bobet Forguase, Prous & Tiety Theepailon Loreen, %, James Alexsader Lowe, 4, Alonzo Ashley, 5, Alphonso’ Moore, Jr., 6, Jessie Lee Jotnson, 7, Georgia Anna Godby, 8, Asberry Manfield Miller, 9, irma Janita Grees, : ee Bemic Henrietta Coleman, 13, Jaiues Patterson, 14, Lillies Mone Rejal 35, Pletcher’ Peter. Phillipe, 16, Narvib Melvine: MeKinzie, 17, Benj. Harrison Miteholl, 18; Eugene . 2; @ ig sg on on ‘Reod, 21," Annie Maie Matthes, 22, Ads Hyacinth 25, Earnest Monroe Jackson, 24, Peari Eathropie Let Green, 25, Joseph Henry. Fletcher, 26, Jerome T. Me- : ae 28, Wis ‘Guntzy, 29, Lala Isabella Htue, 30, Bugene Morris Jones, $1, John Spurgeon, 3%, Nelaon Felix Davis, 33,- Jannie Melirs Harmon, 34, Minnie Bell Sinith, 35, Robert Aurelius Patterson, OUT OF “TOWN NEW: oe Poe he pi ee pee V3 ‘are iS _. | Mote ares, tay. 2 Geka: tind Md Me. 2 eae _}M Wilkerson Mr. Fedak Wilker fh members ee en ‘on, ‘of Velog Dry “Goods Company arr Sas eh yer ehg| St Lowts, were pleasant. visitors. a nal gd rapid: ae, tev, The| {00 Bome' Of thelr mother, Mrs, Etter sits riceteauis a une Pes, a © a Tom the Wa TE die Wane and Me O22, Washington, 1 Attend the burial eee | ray ae wee eet, ee mother'p kat Friday. Mrs ua pa ager ar Cora Jackson « called to” Pine Nikeebieye Pree need ag dat can atne ace ‘tended, Ria many new fates. pros eae ested last Satantn paren ae 12. pty, aes for different points in Arkansas, tc a icinal feast Uk fear calitens beet grea pin rae sunday to the church. ;All are invited to wor] with’ “dhe Misbes Julia “End Lottie ship with us, Guilford, ..Mrs.° Fannie. Henry’ de- ee ‘Rev. J.-W, Bits, Pastor. Latigs Taly 12 ‘to: visit ‘her ‘son, Rev. POS cg perches ohn Allen, formerly of Webste: QOUTH KINLOCE PARK, MO. *| Grovés Oates re ees The Second Baptist~ Church and Auxiliary are. progressing in every way. We aro glad to send greetings to all_co-workers in Christ. Our pas: tor, Rev. A. P. Harrold, preached a wonderfal sermon | last Sunday - eve: ning:. Rev. Smith was the guest of Sister Wright, of this city, a few days ago. ‘The delegates ta the Antioch District Association and Convention will depart to represent our church August 6. Our choir, under the lead. crehip-of Brother Z. Jackson, E. But- ler and ‘Sister Willie Holmes, is do- ing nicely. j GAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. - 4 By Miss H. N. Jones ’ ‘Miss Lucinda Abérnathy has post -poned her “trip to Moberly, Mo., un: til a Inter date...Miss L. E. William: and Mr. Wm. Sheppard left for Lit tle Boek, Ark., last: week, where they will attend the: National Grand Lodge of M. T. of A.’ meeting. ..Miss Beat: rice \Qmoureux, of 4328 Lucky St., St Louis, is the guest of Miss -Thelms Allen. The young people, especially Mz. E. E. Allen, are putting forth every effort to make her stay in’ this city's pleasant one....The home of Mrs. Alice Handy was completely de: stroyed by fire lest Priday. Only ‘2 few of her -houschold goods. were saved...Mrs, Virgie. _ - Lockeridge Sheerwood is still on ‘the sitk list... Prof. 0:0, Nance is somewhat ‘indis- posed. ..Sanday services were ‘enjoyed at Pleasant’ Green Chureb, as usual. -.-Rev., Heiderson, of Clarksdale, Miss, was the honored, guest at the A. M,, EB, Church last Sunday. ’.Rev, M. 8. Smith and number of friends, ingluding ‘members of the Knights of G. 8 of E, ‘motored to -Allenville, Mo,’ where they attended the annual sermon and basket dinner, . Rev, ‘Smiith’a brief but “excellent reinarks were enjoyed by all.--The party re- turned. to the Cape jn time to attend the evening services. es ‘WEBSTER GROVES, MO. A splendid literary program is prom ised to be rendered by. the member of the Christian Eadeavor of the M. Ey asta "e » e 4 puss Z i ve rei att vee er ee a rs ira oie poem oats ae # BGs? eae Hike ah a: oe ee Ua cares ie ee ee ee ee ee a i OR ae i ae apie op ci a eee ~~ © ¢- OUR “THIS YEAR'S CROP”. ae, SN i wer. ‘Graham, at.. .My, afd Mrs. FR. BM. ee Mr. Préak snaking Be Lae ne st visitors, at the home: of eimey Mee ae Wilkerson, ‘of N. Elm St, last Sus- diy. Mk “Nélio Baker wat called to Washington, to attend the burial Of her mother: last. Friday... Mrs. Core Jackson “was called to- Pine Blaif, Ark, Inst Tuesday night to° at: tehd thé): burial of her mother... Mre. Fimuiia Sunders “departed last Saturday for different. points in Arkansas, to visit relatives, :Mra. Lizzie Bald- win, of Oklahoma, spent last Sunday with’ “the Misses. Julia Gnd Lottie Guilforé,..Mrs. ° Fannie. Henry’ de- parted: Jaly 12 ‘to: visit her ‘on, Rev. John Allen, formerly of Webster Grovés, now residing at Sharoa, Pa, <seMiss Nannie” Whitman, of. St. Louis; reported a.-pleasant day with Mrs. J. C..)Lewis, last Sunday. ;.Lit- tle Marjorie Crockett, of 4212 West Belle, is having a jolly time on the lawn of her’ aunt, Mra. J, C. Lewis. BOONVILLE, MO. By Wm. B. Toley . A group of young men met &t the A. M. E.\parsotiage Friday _ evening and organized a club. The ctub wil be’ auxiliary tothe church. The ain of this club is to uplift’ young.men and for the ‘entertainment of strang ers. ° The. following officers wer elected: Fred Wilson, President; Wen: deli Allen, . Viee-presidéat; Earl Payne Secretary; Cap Coleman, Assistant Seeretary; H. Bailey, ‘Treasurer; Les lie Bailey, Sergeant at Arms...Mr. Geo. Davis and wife, of Sedalia, Mo, visited friends’ in this city a few day: ago. Mr. and Mra Davie departed for Shelbina,’ M#., Monday’ morning. +:-Miss Nettie Ellis, who has been visiting friends at Kansas City, Kans, has réturned home. She reports very pleasant visit...Mr. Wm, Brown, who has been visiting friends at Chi. cago, Til, is in our city agnin.. ; Rev. H. W. Botts is back from his: business trip to Des Moines, Iowa,..Miss Ma- bel Barnes, of Fayette, te: was in Boonville ‘Thursdky * eyéning...Mrs. Annie Toley .attended: the annnal_ ser: mon of the U. B. F. and 8. M. T. at Fayette, Mo, Sunday...Mr. Elmer Larry, who’ has been making his home in ‘St. Louis, is. visiting friends and relatives hese. A party of sixteen youtg ‘people ‘motored to- Chouteau Springs Thursday evening. The’ par: ty was chaperoned by Mrs. Pauline Humphries. After spending a pleas- ant time at Chouteau, the members of the party returned to, Boonville and’ figished.a perfect, evening at’ thé home of Mr.-and Mrs. Clarence Jack- son. x < ~ POPLAR BLUFF: MO. By Mrs."C. P. Jackson Mr, Hardin. Lovelace, of Jonesboro, Ark, Was a business visitor in. this city Saturday... The’ Embroidery Club gave.a Linen Shower in honor of Miss Willye Smith, « future bride, ‘at the home of ‘Mrs, Edna Gibson, Monday night, July 9..;Mrs. 8, D. Conner, of THR ST): LOUIS arcus.< ‘Marianna, Ark., departed for hei home last Tuesday ‘after a pleasan and Katie Smith. While’ hero shé ‘was royally ‘entertained: by Mrs, M. R ‘Wyatt and others.,.Mre. Hattie Mooro is seriously if at ber howe ‘on- Mary. St:,.:Mesdamwes A. E. Las lia, “T,"Richardson and James Blue wore the guests of: the Argus report- er Sunday, ..Rev.:J. W. Incobs, -Pre. siding Elder of St. ‘Louis, held -.2 Quarterly Meeting at the C. “M.*E Church. Réy, Jncobs, departed Satur. day for Neelyville,- Mo.,: where: he will conduct the méoting there... Miss Kate Smith was hostess to-'the Em- broidery Club at her home on Mary Street a few days xgo. After spend: ing un hour working, the _ hostess served a delightful lunchéon. Miss Katie Smith, President; Mrs: Juan Sylvester, . Seeretary...Rev. W. M. Reed, of Wynne, Ark, preached his first sermon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Sunday, July 8. Eyeryone en- joyed "is excellent’ ‘recurks.-. The Ladies’ Community ‘Club’ met at the home of Mrs..E. 8:“Pondleton Mon- day, July 9, with’ eight mémbers ‘and two visitors present. -The next meet: ing will be held at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Hicks Angust 13. Mrs: D. C. Freemon, Vice-President;’ Mrs. C. P. Jackson, Acting Sceretary..... Mr. W, M. Crain-and ‘son, Master Chauncey, cf Leslie, Ark., passed through this city en-route to Chicago, Mil, Sunday....Mr. Jas, Frantz is quite ill at his home. | Miss Leola Brownand*Loma Sam uels, of Edwardaville, Misses Lucile Galloway, Lillian Knight, Blanch Belle, Mrs. M.A. Hyndman, Rev. and Mrs. G. Brewer attended: the Sunday Sehool Convention at Quiney, Il, last week...The, automobile, belong: ing to Mr. 1. Evans, which was stol en Friday,-July 13, was feeovered Saturday, July 14...A concert. was given by the National Association for the Advancement of.Colored People at fhe Union Baptist Churéh, Mon: day, July 16, for the benefit of -the East St. Louis sufferers. An éxcel- lent program wus rendered. after which a collection was, taken...A 80- cial was given at the residence of Mrs."C, V. Adams, Thursday, July: 12, for the -benefit of the North Side A. M. E. Chureh: An enjoyable evening was spent...A ‘Pié Social was given Friday,, July 20, for the benefit of Campbell A.M. E. Church. . All. wit: nessed delightful ‘time...A carnival will -be given‘at the North Side A, M. E., Church July 23 and 24... The fu: neral of Mrs. Nori North was’ held Saturday, July 14, at/the A. M. E. Chureh...Canverts: of the. Salem Baptist Church. were baptized in Wood Fiver Sunday, July 1% ° ~~ < In, memory of my: loving husband, Austin W. Otey, who, departed this life ong year ago, July 19, at Alton, I." (Bigied) Mrs. Austin Otey. Motto—Do business with a “neigh- bor, whenever this ts-possible, but at any rate do business with your own race.—Ainerican, Woodmen. . ALTON. ILL IN MEMORIAM et ee ee ilo j 2 r FARMINGTON, MO. =” MAOON, Mo. ee ee : By Miss Deyse. F. Baker By Mrs. Mado Uiirre Miss Alice Meyers’has gone to Chi ago, UL, where she expecta to mak¢ har future. honie,..Mesdames Beulah Gayco and Laverghe Smith, of St. Eauis, spent few days hero“fest weck s)Messrs. Chas. Cayce and . Samuel ‘Burke returned to Festus ‘Sunday... Good’ Will Lodge -had the pleasure of YWaitiating “Joe Carson, Ed Carson, ‘has. Carson, Jerome ‘Valle; - Henry ‘Renfro, Weyman Boddie; Julius Jobn- son and Joseph LaMarqio Saturday aight...Mrs..8. A, Smith attended to a ‘at Coffman last week... .Camy No.-11 of the Order ‘of - American ‘Woodmen’ perfected its. organization ‘Tuesday night, following n lecture by Commander B. J. Knox, last Monday night, at the A. M. E. Church. Re: froskinents were. servod* each . night. Mr. Hy. Wilburn was chosen Presid: tag Ofleer of the Camp. Miss Mat fie Nalle -has gone’ to Michigan: to spend her yacation...Mr. J. P. Evans has been clected* Sunday school ddle- gate to the convention, ‘which will convene at Sprimgficld, Tl, August 1, yieDr. Weber and Dr. Watkins fer: formed a successful -aperstion on Mr. Onan Poston’ last Wednesday. -The pa- tient is doing: fine. He was visited by his brother, Rev, A. Poston, of Fes. ‘tus, Mo., -Jast Thursday...Miss Luet- \ta "Matthias was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, L, Armourenx at Ste. Gen- eviove last week....Miss Helen Mat: thins was the guest of Mra. George Robinson, of Bonne Terre, Sunday... Mr. Geo. H. Powérs, of St. Louis, was the cuest of Miss Alice Swink a ‘few days ago. While here he wns enter- tained at the home of Mr, and: Mrs. Jno, Franks...Among the out-of-town people to join the American Wood. mén Camp No. 11 ‘were Mr. Gus, Lyons and. Miss Alcesta Douthit. c ST, CHARLES, MO. . : Bf Elmer Hubbard Mrs. J. H. Smith, of East St. Lotiis TN, and Miss -Helén Curtis are~vis iting Mrs, Edward ‘Smith, of this city...Rev. C. M. Miller preached at the Mt: Zion Baptist’ Church; St Louis, Sunday.. Rey, Miller, while at Bt. Louis, was among the large crowd who heard Dr. DuBois, of New York, spenk. Rev. Miller and members are putting forth every effort in order thet the Berean Baptist Association, which convengs here August. 20 to 26, may equal all previons meetings... Mrs, Hattie Sewell, who has been vis: iting friends at Moberly, -Mo., has re. turned’ honie...Mr. and Mrs, Casner are visiting. friends at Alton, I, where they expeet to mike’ their fu. ture home...The Good Hépe Baptist Chureh will hold their commusiion Services Bundy. Rev.- Monroe will be: present... Mrs. L. Johnson of Aw: gusta, visited -friends Inst wéek..... Mra. .Ella Shelton and brother were the guests of their parents, Mr., and Mra. “Jim ‘Best, Sunday...Miss Edith Best left Monday, after “a. three- Neeks’ visite(vith her mother, Mra. Annie-Ball.. Mr. Alonzo E. Reynolds, of Kinloch, Visited friends here Sun- day. Rheumatism and } Excellent Blood Medicine and“ Kidney Troubles* * All Dyciyillis Diseases - * Cure Sick. Ri ~ . 1Can Get cadache Wm. ober ts The Water BSS Without Minutes _ Preparation for the: treatment of -Dropsy Taping Registered U, S. A. Phone, Delmar 1592 4241-W Kennerly Ave. - .St, Louis, Missouri, MACON, Mo. By Mrs. Madge Clirke Mrs, Viley and daughter, Miss. Al ice, of Hynteville, Ma... spent a few days as the guests of Mrs. J. ‘Tf. An cell....Darlington Austin’and Preator Wright spent Sunday in Louisiana Mo....Miss Leona Dairs an® Mr, "Ves per Gooding, of Clarence, Mo., spent Sunday, at Macon. While\ here they attended the serhon of the SM. and’ U. B. F....Misses Mable -8nith, Victoria. Brassell, Flora Hisel; Messrs Alfred Oliver and Ceeil Henderson motored to Clarence, Mo., Friday’ eve: ning...Misses Edna Cooper, of. Tren- ton, Mo. and Lillian Booker, of Lib: erty, Mo., ure among the teachers at- tending the institute.:.Mr, Laurence Broadus. of Fayette, Mo., is the guest of his auit,. Mrs. T. Thompson... Mra, Mollie Green spent Sunday at Bevier and- attended the K. of , P. ‘strmon...Messrs. Martin Kelly, Peter Lewis and June Dameron were Ma- ‘con visitors Sundays... Miss. Alma. Me- Elroy is expected to leave soon to spend her ‘Vacation at Des Moines: Towa:..Mrs. H., C. Clark’ entertaiied Mrs. Harvey Eviins, of St.'Lonis, Mo. at-dinner last Sunday,..Prof. F. Per. ‘kins, of ‘Kingston, Mo.., is the guest of his brother, Prof, FE. W. Perkins and wife...Mrs. Frank “Perkins, . of Fort Dodge, In. and Miss Mary ‘Wal lace, of Clarence, Mo. were Macor visitors. Sunday...Rey. Dan Howard, Virginig Wallace’ and Arvol ‘Shivers motored to Monroe, Mo., Sunday... The sermon of the U. BF. & SoM T. Lodge was. largely attended. FULTON, MO. By Jewell Wilson The members of the M. E. ‘huret were, favoréd by the isan re marks of a member gf our ‘race/vh« ‘has recently come. frém Africa. His talk wus based upon the condition: existing here and those of Africa... The Second Christian Chureh raised $507 in their rally...Mrs. Clarence Galbert's little’ daughter js very’ ill -:-Mra, Galle returned from New Richland, Monday, where she has been visiting Her daughter, Mrs F.* Hub. bard. ./Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hubbard are the proud parents of x fine buby boy....Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Rob: inson are the: proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mother’ and baby are doing fine....The Band Boys .guve a fon: cert Thursday night, which was a’sue- cess.<.The base ball game ~'betweer eS es Page 8 ——S——S——————— Columbia and Fulton waa largely at- tended. “ Scores’ were in favor of Fulton...Mr. Warn Kinney, who un- derwent a seyere. operation, is im- proving slowly...Mfr. Bob Kibby is on’ the sick list.. i ST. CLAIR, MO. 3 ae ‘ By PV. M _ Mr. and Mri. Wm. Buckner and children, ‘of St. “Louis, ®re- visiting Mrs, Buckwer’s' father, Mr, ©. Ellett, » this week...Miss Ella Ewing is\ at honie again..-Rev. Wallace, daugh- ter and son, visited friends at Mo- selle, Mo., last Sunday...Miss Hazel White ‘was the guest of ber. aunt, Mrs, Morris, at Moselle, last week....Mr. ‘and Mrs. Murray entertained at din. ner Mr. and Mrs, Buckner ‘last ‘Mon- day. : The Meacham Park’ First Baptist _ Church, Meacham Park, So. Kirkwood, Mo. Preaching Sunday 11 a. m. and a Pp. m, Prayer meeting 5 a. m. also ‘Pues. ‘any and Friday nights. Covenant and sacrament every fourth Sunday at 3 p.m, B. ¥. PU. at 6:30 p. m, Sun- daz schoal at 9:30 a. m. | pO ES ANS LN MEMPHIS You will alwayn find. the Argus and all leading Colored newspapers on sale at the Globe News Stand,’351 Beal St., corner 4th, Memphis, Tenn: . a . ° Chas, Btewart, Agent. : J : ww Real gold-flled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it, . Sale Monday and. ‘Tussday at Harry G. Douglass, Preseription Drag- Gist Quality and Service Store, 2400 North Pendleton Avenue, We actually sell you. the genuine gold-filled —eyegi or,- spectacle frames, guaranteed td aseay, 1-10th 12- karat gold filled, and to woar for ten years, Bimilar glasses elsewhere, $2.00 up. With these frames is » pair of our genuine periscopic crystal. lenses, fitted free by our expert optician, who has had yéars of experience in fitting glasses. For only one dollar. Special lenses oxtre. $3.50 rimless glasses,. $2.25; $5.00 bifocals, two pairs in one, for $3.00, Similar ‘glasses elsewhere, $4.00 and $6.00, a 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, Bemont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....5.00 Single copy.....0.05 Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Returred as second-class matter April 6, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under a set of March 2, 1870. Furnished as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under a act of March 2, 1870. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION DESECRATING THE AMERICAN FLAG. In going to press reports, during a race riot at the County, Mo., a few days ago, when white men must foreign born men regardless of whether theiriens; the leader of the mob carried a large number of rioters moved about the town, making a target of assaults, the flag was waved continually andorsed every act committed by those self-styling a clear case for the Department of Justice to flag has been desecrated, yes more so than when the flag is being raised to Responsible? Those who made up the wholly to blame for the occurrence at Flat Characteristic of a mob to go to extreme unleashed arm of the law. But the trouble with this having the enforcing of the law in their cities, because most of the acts of the mob violated upon the colored people. The foreigners all joined in mobs to kill, butcher and assault people, and the officers have stood by and have said in these columns before, they have and of course, they must reap the whirl-wind of the mob styling themselves as. "All Amen" to drive from honest toil all foreigners, time to wake up. It shows how grave the American flag is an emblem of protection and justice of those foreigners think who, under the wavetripes, were driven from their jobs and they had the right to think that the flag was about we suppose they have changed their men the lie written upon its face by a mob. It has been taught that the United States Government and if any one insulted it, toore or desecrate the Government would be invoked to punish so far as we have heard, no efforts are being responsible for heading a mob with an Amber New York office, Prest & Prest St. 38, East 8th Street, Chicago or "e-, Prest & Prest Square Building, Prest & Prest St. 38, Chandler Building, Nashville office, Prest & Prest. Independent Life Building: DESECRATING THE AMERICAN FLAG. According to press reports, during a race riot at Flat River, St. Francois County, Mo., a few days ago, when white men were arrayed against foreign born men regardless of whether they were citizens or aliens; the leader of the mob carried a large American flag; and as the rioters moved about the town, making every foreigner the target of assaults, the flag was waved continuously as though it indorsed every act committed by those self styled Americans. This is a clear case for the Department of Justice to take action. The flag has been desecrated, yes more so than when a man refuses to rise or uncover when the flag is being raised to its mast. Who Is Responsible? Those who made up the immediate mob are not wholly to blame for the occurrence at Flat River. It is the natural characteristic of a mob to go to extreme unless checked by the strong arm of the law. But the trouble with this country is that those having the enforcing of the law in their charge have been too lax, because most of the acts of the mob violence have been imposed upon the colored people. The foreigner and the whites have all joined in mobs to kill, butcher and assault poor innocent colored people, and the officers have stood by and winked. As we have said in these columns before, they have been sowing the wind and of course, they must reap the whirl-wind. The acts of the mob styling themselves as "All Americans" with a spirit to drive from honest toil all foreigners, sounds the alarm. It is time to wake up. It shows how grave the situation is. The American flag is an emblem of protection and justice. We wonder what those foreigners think who, under the waving of the stars and stripes, were driven from their jobs and from their homes. They had the right to think that the flag was for their protection; but we suppose they have changed their mind now. They have seen the lie written upon its face by a mob. We have been taught that the United States Government backed up the flag, and if any one insulted it, tore or desecrated it, all powers of the Government would be invoked to punish the guilty ones. But so far as we have heard, no efforts are being made to punish those responsible for heading a mob with an American flag. THE N. A. A. C. P. all branch of the National Association for the colored People has proven its worth to the city, giving an organization in tact that could steer and render the most valuable service to the city, demonstrated very clearly recently during St. Louis in which many colored people were their homes burned. As soon as word was read outbreak and the impending danger of further wars of the Association called a meeting, widely a popular response from the citizens, and aken to render assistance to the stricken and of the East St. Louis mob. No other organization that could do the work the colored race were members of the Red Clerk also the logical organization was the N. A. A. C. P. now has been undertaken and already has history work. But the real task is still before mustico-operate with the National Association colored person, who was a victim of the mob or property, or receiving personal injuries against the city of East St. Louis properly. Two thousand murderers who took up at large, many of whom have fled to unknow are on the scene daily looking at the very raid poor helpless Negro who had never wronged any way. They are depending upon public justice and allowing them to go unpunished in that all the blame will be laid at the door everybody knows that is wrong. We are re- large sums of money is being spent in an responsibility on the Negro that the city may. We should feel this situation keenly. We are time a united effort. National headquarters has asked the local branch and dollars. This is a small amount. Let all be raising any amount for this work give the local Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Help swell in this way will be duly accounted for the Crisis, but if every small unit takes distributes it here and there, the colored peel behind in their part of the work. It will get behind that well organized, well greded piece of machinery and work together, for these none of our energy and concentrate The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has proven its worth to the community again by having an organization in tact that could step in at the right time and render the most valuable service to the community. This fact was demonstrated very clearly recently during the race riot at East St. Louis in which many colored people were assaulted, killed and their homes burned. As soon as word was received concerning the outbreak and the impending danger of further slaughter, the officers of the Association called a meeting, which was augmented by a popular response from the citizens, and immediate steps were taken to render assistance to the stricken and unfortunate victims of the East St. Louis mob. We had no other organization that could do the work. No member of the colored race were members of the Red Cross Unit of this city, so the logical organization was the N. A. A. C. P. This work now has been undertaken and already has done the most satisfactory work. But the real task is still before it. The local branch must co-operate with the National Association in seeing that every colored person, who was a victim of the mob, eitter in loosing life or property, or receiving personal injuries shall have their claims against the city of East St. Louis properly presented and prosecuted. Two thousand murderers who took part in this massacre are at large, many of whom have fled to unknown parts. Others still are on the scene daily looking at the very spot where they killed a poor helpless Negro who had never wronged his assailants in any way. They are depending upon public sentiment outweighing justice and allowing them to go unpunished. Already it seems certain that all the blame will be laid at the door of the Negroes. Everybody knows that is wrong. We are reliably informed that large sums of money is being spent in an effort to fasten the responsibility on the Negro that the city may dodge the endemnity. We should feel this situation keenly. We need very much at this time a united effort. The National headquarters has asked the local branch to raise two thousand dollars. This is a small amount. Let all the small units that are raising any amount for this work give their report through the local Branch of the N. A. A. C: P. Help swell the fund. What we give in this way will be duly accounted for through the National organ. The Crisis; but if every small unit takes its little amount and distributes it here and there, the colored people of St. Louis will be behind in their part of the work. Let us all get behind that well organized, well greased, and well prepared piece of machinery and work together, for once, that we may loose none of our energy and concentrate our entire strength. EFFICIENT SERVICE bautiful tribute paid to the life and character of it by Dr. John A. Rice, Pastor of St. John's church, of this city last Wednesday, bore some notes. It is proper to state here that St. John's wealthiest, and is located in the most fashionable city. After telling of the deceased's sterling character, and personal charm, Dr. Rice gave a real life of "Willis" by saying he was one of the men he had ever had dealings with. "He could be so what he said. He never made excuses, conscientiously done." It significant points in this discourse was that thoroughly reliable, always dependable, studious and made the best of his opportunities. He only forty years, and he dignified that service set the pace, may others follow his foot step. The beautiful tribute paid to the life and character of the late Willis Barnett by Dr. John A. Rice, Pastor of St. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church, of this city last Wednesday, bore some very important points. It is proper to state here that St. John's Church is one of the wealthiest, and is located in the most fashionable sections in the city. After telling of the deceased's sterling manhood, force of character, and personal charm, Dr. Rice gave the key to the successful life of "Willis" by saying he was one of the most reliable men he had ever had deadings with. "He could be absolutely trusted to do what he said. He never made excuses. His work was always conscientiously done." The most significant points in this discourse was, that Mr. Barnett was thoroughly reliable, always dependable, studied his surroundings and made the best of his opportunities. He held one position nearly forty years, and he dignified that service. He has set the pace, may others follow his foot steps. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Rev. Jesse Bowers preached a wonderful sermon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Sunday morning, which was enjoyed by all. Dr. Morris preached the Anniversary Sermon of the Mt. Olive Christian Union at three o'clock. He delivered a short but interesting sermon in the evening. Rev. Nichols will preach for us at 11:00 a.m., next Sunday. All are invited to be present. Rev. D. W. Morris, pastor. Everyone who heard the excellent sermon delivered by Rev. Williams at Corinthian Baptist Church, last Sunday was greatly benefited. His topic was "The Savior of the world." One one is invited to attend our Literary Club Meetings, the first Thursday night in each month. Rev. W. M. Anderson, pastor. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Stevens will fill the pulpit both morning and evening, Sunday July 22nd. In the morning, the pastor will preach on the subject, "Plenty in the time of famine;" in the evening, "The Mighty Touch." Every loyal member is expected to be on time. The special rally is still on and will be continued through the last Sunday in July. The Parish will observe Holy Communion, Sunday afternoon. Every member is urged to keep in mind the annual Sunday school picnic, which will be held at O'Fallon Park, Wednesday July 25. There will be baptizing at Central Sunday night. ALL SAINTS CHURCH NEWS Rev. Ellis A. Christian, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, preached a stirring sermon last Sunday morning. It was very favorably commented on by many of those present. He also conducted evening prayer Wednesday night. This Sunday at 11 a. m. Rev. C. E. Arthur will preach. He made a special request last Sunday that all members of the parish be present, as he wished to deliver a special message to them. The district visitors are working hard for the success of their garden party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. King, 4034 West Belle Place, next Thursday night. SZ. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH St. Paul never boasted of a larger attendance than now. Sunday was a record breaker. Dr. Johnson's discourse on the "Jaws' Exile" which was in keeping with the present crisis, and to say it was handled in a masterly way is but expressing it in a mild form. He is certainly a man of methods. His sermon including reception of members and collection was accomplished in a very short time. He laid special stress on the songs that come from the heart and told of the wonderful results therefrom. A special invitation is extended all day Sunday and especially Sunday morning at Sunday school as the pastor will deliver a special message to the members of the Allen Bible Class. 100 men expected to be present at 9:30 A.M. Will you be one? Strangers always welcome. ST. JAMES CHURCH After two strenuous weeks, working both night and day to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the recent riot, Dr. Peek entered his pulpit Sunday morning full of earnestness and quiet determination an characteristic of him and preached an inspiring sermon from 1st Kings 19 Chapter, 12th v. "And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire and after the fire a still small voice." Theme: "Some Phases of Divine Providence." He strikingly compared the condition of today to that which existed in the days of Elijah. God was not in the storm of shot and bludgeon with which our people were so cruelly slain, said the speaker, nor in the fire which so ruthlessly consumed their bodies; but after "the storm of men's passions shall have passed, will come the still small voice of Jesus, leading our people into a larger and more complete freedom." At the close of this wonderful discourse, so deep was the impression made, when the pastor extended the invitation, five responded to the call and united with the church, Rev. P. Emory preached a forceful, practical sermon Sunday evening. Three united with the church making a total of eight accessions during the day. The electric fana have been installed and the immense congregation worshiped in solid comfort. Worship at St. Jamis. You will receive a hearty welcome. LANE TABERNACLE C. M. E. AHREA PRESEPTERIAN CHURCH 3015 Pine St. Communion service was observed on last Sunday mornling. We were pleased to note a number of visitors in our midst. Mrs. Phelan and Miss Queen of the Red Cross, of Washington D. C. worshiped with us. Sunday, July 22nd, will mark our special effort to raise funds to beautify the auditorium. Special musical program will be rendered. Visitors always welcome.—Rev. S. W. Parr, Pastor. METROPOLITAN NOTES. The Metropolitan Church was filled to overflowing Sunday morning, with its usual record breaking crowd, for these hot summer months. The pastor Dr. B. G. Shaw prescheed. His text for the morning sermon was. "The Six, Cities of Refuge," at which time we had three souls to come into the church./ At night our financial secretary, Dr. Martin, spoke. We had two conversions at the altar with 11 other persons to join. The Sunday school is doing nicely. The V. C. E. Society is doing nicely and has on a campaign for bringing in young men and women into active service in the church. Everyone is welcome to come and be with us, who wish to follow the lead of the Blessed Master. EL BETHEL BAPSTIST CHURCH Bv. Mrs. Collins We cannot help praising our Sabbath, since it has been succeeding the last month, both in attendance and in finance. Sunday morning pastor Perry preached to the delight of the whole congregation. His subject was a "Love." At 7 o'clock, the B. Y. P. U. held their election of officers. The officers were as follows: Mr. A. Cook president; Miss Virgine Gray, vice-president, Mr. Geo. Tankins, secretary, Miss Maggie Edwards, treasurer; Mrs. M. Tankins, organist. At 8:30 o'clock, Rev. Washington, a member of the Compton Hill Baptist Church, preached for us. An invitation for membership was extended, and Mrs. L. Wilder came forward, and was re-instated. Our membership is gradually increasing. The Young People's Literary Society had a debate Tuesday night, subject, "Which Is the Most Benefit to the United States, the Cow or the Horse?" The affirmative (for the cow) making more points than the negative (for the horse) won in the debate. The subject for debate next week is, "Who has the most right to complain, the Negro or the Indian?" Come and hear the debate. There will be service each night next week, beginning Monday night July 23rd. Don't fall to come, as a very interesting program has been arranged for each night. Mrs. Ora Green is out of the city, visiting her aunt, and will be gone several weeks. Mr. Wm. Gates is much better. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tankins, Sr., entertained pastor Perry Sunday afternoon. The little-Parker children have been very sick, but are much better at present. Miss Ethel Brown entertained little Otis Edwards and Lina Collins Sunday afternoon. Read the Argus, so you will know when Ethel Sunday School will have their picnic. Rev. Perry pastor, Mrs. M. Tankins secretary. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Union met with the North Gallilee Baptist Church, 2514 North Lef肆平 Ave. Rev. G. W. Hall, pastor. The praise and prayer meeting was indeed inspiring. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. W. W. Perry, 2 Chronicles, 30:1-12 verses. Sermon by Rev. Clemmons. Text found Ps. 25. He explained so beautifully the Theme. The weak, he will guide, in judgment: The speaker brought out many interesting points, on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, after which we sang, "I will guide Thee." A few remarks by the president. One person united with the church. The meeting was indeed good. Our next meeting will be with Bethel Baptist Church 2131 Pine St., Rev. B. Robinson, pastor. Rev. Marks will deliver the sermon. Come let us make this an interesting meeting. The Union is striving to effect a strong organization of love and unity among the Baptists of St. Louis. Rev. G. W. Hall, president, Rev. L. E. Molton secretary. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY TO THE SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The members of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Seven Church Bapstet Union spent a pleasant day at Pilgrims Baptist Church, Newstead and Côte Brillantine Ave. Sunday. The meeting was opened with scripture reading by Sister Buford, Chaplain. After a few remarks by the president, an interesting paper was read by Sister Callie Austin of Magdalene Baptist Church. We listened to a very instructive sermon by Rev. Anderson, of Baden Baptist Church. This organization is doing a good work, success is sure. We are calling for more volunteers, women with high ideals and ideas, who are willing to work for God's cause. The next meeting will be held at 623 Beaumont St. Lucas Washington Mission, Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor. An interesting program will be rendered. All are invited. A donation of $4.00 was given to one of the East St. Louis sufferers Collection $16.50. Rev. Geo. W. Clemons, our statistician, is spending his vacation in Georgia, Mrs. A. Hall, President; Mrs. B. Corker, Secretary. FIRST BAPSTET CHURCH By S. M. P. Sunday July 22, will be a busy day at First Baptist Church, as it is New and Used Furniture I BUY AND SELL REPAIRING of ALL KINDS WHAT HAVE YOU? See me . . B-4-U buy elsewhere PHONE BOMONT 1234 J. A. SHIELDS, 2607 Lawton Ave. St. Louis Mo. In Memory of JOSEPH CARTER who departed this Life July 21, 1915, St. Charles, Mo. great rally day. Each member is urged to bring or send his share. Rev. Maxwell arrived last Sunday morning from Indianapolis, Ind., where he attended the State, B. Y. P. U. Convention. He reported a pleasant business trip. Though tired and restbroken, he delivered an excellent sermon. All are invited to worship with us. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES The members of Providence Baptist Church are glad to report the rapid progress of all departments of the church. The Sunday school, under the leadership of Supt. Jackson, is doing nicely; also the B. Y. P. U., under the management of Capt. T. M. Rodgers. The Mission Circle meets every third Sunday at 5:00 p. m. Sisters Lucetra Cunningham and Sallie Woodson have charge of this work. The sewing Circle is a new organization of which Sister Elizabeth Hall is president. The meetings are held every Thursday at 3:00. The Willing Worker's Club is a well established organization. Sister B迪里奥 is president. The New Membership Club is destined to create a great deal of interest in the "Ville" this week. Sister Lula Sanders, president. Our pastor is giving special instructions to the teachers of the Sunday school and lovers of the Bible, at the church every Friday evening. The public is invited. MASS MEETING. Quite an enthusiastic meeting was held at Union Memorial Church last Monday night. Mrs. Pelham and Miss Queen of Washington D. C. were present to bring greetings from their home city to co-workers here, expressing their sympathy and bearing gifts for the unfortunate of the Negro race that were victims of the recent race riot at E. St. Louis. The visitors, with all the earnestness of their souls told how the people in the east felt as a result of the mob, and said that one thousand dollars had been pledged from their city to help in the cause. Other speakers were Rev. Peck, Rev. Stevens and Director of Public Welfare of this city, Hon. John Schmoll who was introduced as "the next Mayor of St. Louis." Mr. Schmoll told of the work of the city officials and the Red Cross in caring for those who sought shelter from the Et. St. Louis mobs. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Prof. I. Baker, the great instructor of the German language has removed his office from 13a S. Ewing Ave. to 2600 Wash St. I wish to state that those who have received instructions under me are proud of their knowledge of the German language. There never was a better time when the migro race should seek to acquire other languages, than now. Some may ask why? My answer to this is, the signs of the time suggest that you should. Do not say that you would like to speak Spanish, French, Italian, Greek or any other language and never try to learn them. That does no good. Do not wait to see what John wishes to do. Learn what you wish, and let John do to suit himself. If John does not want to do anything, then he learns nothing. Now if you want to learn the German language, I will guarantee that you can learn it with my instructions. Prof. I. Baker 1. The image contains a black background with white text. The text is not clearly legible due to the blurry quality of the image. I want to say to all well thinking Colored people, members of the race in whom I have been interested for thirty-seven years; every dollar that you take to a white man, when there is some Colored man in the same business should remind you of the First St. Louis riot. You should ask yourself if you are not sharpening another sword to cut off your own head. I appeal not to the uncultured but the educated Negroes, those whom we have placed in front as leaders. We have about reached the crisis in our humiliated career. It is now time to bury all malice, envy and evil thoughts against each other and band together for our mutual protection. Can you show me where a dollar spent with a white man must circulate your way! He does not have to come to your saloon, buy your groceries, eat in your restaurants, patronize your undertakers or professional men. He visits your churches only when he is running for office and would not ride with you on the street car if he could help himself. Yes, we are as far from each other as the north pole is from the south. It is time to get together. More than a half century of bitter experiences are sufficient to open our eyes forever. After all, I want to thank my many patrons for $2,500 worth of cash and installment business for the month of June. Anyone in the market for a piano or talking machine, I will gladly take care of and give terms according to their circumstances. Phone Bonomont 1792-W. Chas. H. Watkins. 2005 Lacelle Ave. Miss Floyd Davis, 410a S. Garrison Ave., is confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Willis and daughter, Miss Louise Breckenridge, of 3308 Franklin Ave., have moved to 3115a Morgan St. Miss Anna McMakin, of Union City, Tenn., was the guest of her sister, Miss Pauline McMakin, of this city, while en route to St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Scott, of 3133 Marnice Place; Miss Beulah Cannon, 3129 Marnice Pl., spent Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, of Meacham Park. Mrs. Carrie Shelton, No. 9 Washington Terrace, left Wednesday, July 18, for New York City and Newport, R. L., to spend her vacation: Mrs. Virginia Allen, of 3033 Lawton Ave., will leave Monday, July 23, for Hannibal, Mo., to visit friends. Mrs. J. D. Wilkerson of 919 N. Ewing Ave., is visiting relatives and friends at Pittsburgh, Pa., and New York, N. Y. Miss Julia Davis departed last week for an extended trip to New York City and other eastern points. She will be the guest of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Lucky Roberts. Mrs. E. W. Lewis and son, of 2406 Pendleton Ave., are spending their vacation at Memphis, Tenn., and Greenville, Miss., as the guests of relatives. Mrs. S. Hill, of No. 6 S. 8th St., East St. Louis, Ill., has moved to 2227a Morgan St., where she will be pleased to have her friends call. Mrs. E. Bowie and son, Elissa, of 2736 Lawton Ave., are visiting relatives and friends at Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Allen, formerly of this city, now residing in Washington, are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Clarence Moss, 105 S. Channing, is visiting her mother-in-law, who is ill, in Nashville. Rev. L. P. Duke, 32 S. Leonard, is suffering from blood-poisoning in his right hand, contracted from a slight nail wound. Mrs. J. Howell, of 100 N. Ewing Av., who has been visiting relatives and friends at Columbia, Mo., has returned nome. The White Rose, Aid Club will give their first, annual picnic at O'Fallon Park, Monday, July 30, on grounds Nos. 1 and 3. Music will be furnished by the Great Western Band. All are invited. Mr. E. R. Stockard, of 407 S. Garlison Ave., is on the sick list, having been confined to his room for the past week. Miss Viola Whittian of 4233a West Belle is visiting at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Mrs. J. F. Cotter of Louisville, Ky., is visiting Mr. J. H. Hammonds, 3003 Lawton Ava. The Misses Lee of Boston, guests of the Misses Gossin of West Belle Pl., are the recipients of much social attention from our young society folks. Mr. R. W. Buck and sister, Miss Mildred have just returned from an extended trip through the east. Among the places visited were: Niagara Falls, Toronto, Buffalo, Cleveland and Toledo. They expressed themselves as having enjoyed the trip immensely. Mrs. Horace W. B. Slaughter and little daughter, Laura Winnifred, are spending the summer with relatives in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Lawrence Hawkins, 4330 Lucky, will depart for a brief visit to Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. Hawkins will depart Thursday for a visit to points in Mississippi. Miss Lisena V. Street, 4361 N. Market, is spending the summer in Abilene, Kansas, the guest of her aunt. McClellan Rusan, of Denver, Colo., who is here on business, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Alice Rusan, 4306 Labadie. The district visitors of the All Saints Parish will give a "Garden Party" at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. King, 4034 West. Belle, Thursday evening, July 26. Mrs. Lottie Phillips-James and Mrs. Lucy Phillips-Stewart are visiting their father, Bishop Phillips in Nashville. Dr. C. H. Phillips, Jr.; has gone to St. Paul and northern resorts to join his wife and will return the lat-ter part of next week. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson, of Buxton, Iowa, transacted legal business in St. Louis this week and was the guest of Homer G. Phillips. Attorney Dan Bowies will be host to the Ten Ten Club this Saturday evening, July 21, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. St. Elmo Williams, 4211 West Belle. A few invited guests will be present. Mrs. Mamie L. Graves Conner, of Covert, Mich., is visiting relatives and friends in this city. She is the house guest of her mother, Mrs. Julia Jackson, 9553 Riverview Drive. A party of famed nimrods made a motor trip to King's Lake, Oasis, Mo. the past week and brought back many fish, stories and all. The personel consisted of Doctors Chas. E. Horriot, W. H. Tyler, J. B. Bell, K. A. Street and Messrs. C. J. Gates, Tom Brown and Archie Nelson. A. E. Malone, of Porp College, purchased 150 feet of vacant ground in the 4300 block on Cote Brilliante Avenue and Anthony Street, 3959 Cook Avenue, last week. Mr. Malone bought for investment and Mr. Street for a home. Hutchins Inge handled both deals. Mrs. Georgia Lyle, of Philadelphia, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hedgeman, 2844 St. Louis Avenue. Mrs. Hedgeman is at present attending the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The West. End Junior Tennis Club is making good use of the Municipal Tennis Court on St. Ferdinand Ave., and are having double and single games, every day from 11 to 4. Miss J. R. Davis, President; Mrs. Margaret McIntyre, Secretary and Reporter. Mrs. Nannie Wade, widow, of the late Solomon Wade, is residing with Mrs. J. Ployd, 2531 Belle Glade Ave., and will be pleased to receive her friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Flowers of Kansas City, Kansas were the guests of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell of 3088 Pine St., a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Flowers departed Wednesday July 18, for Birmingham, Ala., where they will be the guests of relatives and friends. A brilliant function of the past week was the reception given Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. by Miss May Robinson, 4011 Cook Ave., in honor of Miss Cox, of Jackson, Miss. The girls in the receiving line were Miss Green, the Misses Lee, of Boston, and Miss Robinson, of Chicago. The color scheme of pink and green was carried out with spring blossoms and asparagus ferns. The Oriental Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. R. Allison, 4263 W. Garfield Ave., with a large number of members present; After the regular hour of work and business the hostess served an elaborate two course lunch-con. The visitors present were: Mendames E. Bush, C. Cottner, J. Taylor, M. Reid, D. Davidson, F. Alexander, L. Beynods and A. Wilkerson. Mrs. Leroy Hunt, Secretary; Mrs. J. Hughes; President. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Caldwell, 3122a Lawton Ave. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LKENSES. Geo. Ellis ... 2604 Mills Clara Mason ... 2614 Morgan Wm. Stevenson ... 4302 W. Pine Dulah T. Hollingsworth ... 2628 Wash William Smith ... 2241a St. Charles Leota Robinson ... Carbondale, Ill. George Nickens ... Decatur, Ill. Norean Lee ... Decatur, Ill. Jas. Foulkner ... 708 S. 18th Donie Wilkins ... 708 S. 18th Will White ... 6616 S. Broadway Dorcas Fennel ... 1022 N. High James Townson ... 2651 Adams Cornetta Love ... 2651 Adams Erwin Harvey ... 3113 Clark Mrs. Susie Ford ... 3113 Clark Samuel C. Coger ... 1507 Lucas Lula Sullivan ... 1507 Lucas George T. Turner ... 4039 W. Belle Ruth Perrin ... 3651 Finney Jason Graves ... 3212 Pine Louvenia F. Phillips ... Windsor, Mo. Albert Gentry ... 2243 Randolph Marrie McCoy ... 2632 Short Market Willie F. Davis ... 1426 Singleton Millie Ross ... 1414 Papin Willie J. Fuller ... 1128 Brooklyn Mattie Landsumi ... 1128 Brooklyn Simon H. Casey ... Crystal City, Mo. Berd May Solomon, Crystal City, Mo. Harry W. Cage ... 2714 Lawton Hazel Mhgness ... 2712 Lawton George Stovall ... 123 S. 14th Elnora Daniels ... 123 S. 14th Neville McCombes ... 2829 Lawton Madge L. Wilson ... 2829 Lawton John A. McNabb ... 2735 Lucas Mrs. S. E. Johnson, Valles Mines, Mo. Henry Johnson ... 1432 N. 8th Mrs. Annie Singleton, Memphis, Tenn. Andrew Walker ... 3027 LaSalle Mrs. Daisy Hugins ... 3027 LaSalle The Carnation Embroidery Club was entertained at the residence of Mrs. A. Woods, 2835 Morgan St., Friday July 13. After attending, to all business a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The guests were: Meadames Sallie Jones, Nellie A. Owen and Miss Maudelle Cox. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Straph, 3422a Lacede Ave., July 27. Mr. A. Ransome, President; Mrs. L. L. Lambert, Secretary; Miss V. M. Andrews, Reporter. The Amercian Beauty Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. M. Simmons, 4302 N. Market St., Thursday July 5, with all members present. All were glad to welcome Mrs. G. Weathers, who joined us recently. After transacting regular business the hostess served a delightful luncheon, after which the members visited the Municipal Building and helped the sufferers of East St. Louis, Ill., which was highly appreciated by them. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Washington, 4315 Cote Brillante Ave. Mrs. J. H. Brown, President; Mrs. V. Littlefield, Secretary; Mrs. E. Crawford, Reporter. Mrs. Cyrene C. Trent of Hannibal, Mo., was the guest of Mme. Evelyn Horton, a few days ago. Mrs. Thos. E. Johnson, of 4248W Cote Brilliante Avenue, entertained a few friends at her beautiful home, with a dinner party. The afternoon was spent in playing whist, of which Mrs. Clarence Vaughn won first prize and Miss Odell Harris; second. The guests were ushered into the dining room, which was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. A basket of rosebuds was the center of attraction, while the guests were enjoying the repast of three courses. The ladies present were: Mesdames M. Tinsley, C. Vaughn, Craddock, P. Smith, Contejean, M. Calhoun, M. Morrow, Drevery, M. A. Barnes, Hollister, M. Brooner, V. Willis, S. W. McGinnis, W. P. Lewis, B. H. Black, J. Shepherd, B. Rheinhard and Miss A. Harris. SOUVENIR EVENING AT CASCADE STUDIO, 4327 WEST BELLE FL. Souvenir evening, which takes place at the Cascade Studio, 4327 West Belle once, each month, is attracting much attention. Wednesday, July 25, is the appointed date for this month. Every lady will be awarded a useful souvenir. On souvenir evenings the admission is 25 cents. Dancing every Wednesday evening. Ladies, ten cents and gentlemen, 15 cents. Electric fans have been installed. Good music. Everybody welcome. HAWAIIAN BUTTERFLY A SUCCESS We wish to take this opportunity to thank the friends who supported us in this production, "The Hawaiian Butterfly." With the proceeds we were able to put a beautiful five-dollar linoleum on one of the floors at the Old Folk's Home and several pieces of carpet. We also wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Malone for their liberal denation, Mrs. E. Slangter Gamble, Mr. L. S. Williams and Pythian Band for their services. The South End. Club hopes to be able to cover the other bare floors before winter. Mrs. A. Harris Officer, Manager. Miss M. Anderson, Midwife, 2626 Adams St. John Joseph Mischeaux, 4210 Cote Brilliante.....1 Florence Berbee, 3500 Lawton.....22 Martha Kimball, 4005 West Belle.....30 Lawrence Thomas, 3516 Lawton.....32 Frank Hall, 5111 Benedick.....72 Jannie Taylor, 2311 Olive.....38 Inft. Dodd, 3323 Hickory.....1 Merlia Diggs, 4232 Garfield.....1 Willis Barnett, Washington Blvd. & Kingshighway.....60 Leora Luckett, 1926 Goode.....11 Ihanna Potts, 4550 Cottage.....26 Andrew Jackson, 4234 Kennley.....67 J. W. Edwards, 3107 Pine.....38 Ernest Hoggett, 2202 Randolph. 8 mo. Edward Cook, 120 N. 13th St.....35 Lurina Beard, 120 N. 13th St.....14 George Johson, 4251 St. Ferdinand. 2 William Williams, 2830 Bernard.....48 Emma Smith, 2621 Scott.....39 Mattie Powell, 520 S. Garrison.....19 Anto Woods, Bridgeston, Mo.....27 Martha Fuqua, 2313 Chestnut.....27 Fred Stewart, 3931 Finney.....28 James Williams, 2619 Wash.....6 mo. Ely Barbour, City Hospital.....26 Henry Frierson, 523 S. 22nd St.....50 Scioto Dotch, 3133 Lasalle.....11 mo. Nancy Phillips, 2916 Lucas.....27 William Long, 925 Brooklyn.....20 Susie Crawford, 4346 Fairfax.....23 Edward Robinson, 1302 Gay.....36 Eliza Griffin, 704 S. 18th St.....48 Mary Lindsay, 103 S. 16th St.....28 Elmer Chilton, 2104 Chestnut.....21 Phillip Marshall, 2610 Mills.....31 Vena Morris, 4163 Fairfax.....14 Lawrence Woods 2734 Bernard.....31 Dony Johnson, 3022 Clark.....32 Ed. Neal, 2335 Randolph.....64 Baby Higgins, 2629 Wash CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved father and husband, George Donald Wright. We especially wish to thank Revs. Venerable, Maxwell and Stephens for their words of comfort and consolation; the pallbearers from West Tennessee University and sympathetic friends for the many beautiful floral offerings. (Signed) Mrs. George Wright and baby. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown in the illness and death of our dear wife and daughter, Mrs. Emma Savage, especially the Grand Court of Calanthe, Syracuse Court No. 113, the Tiffible Club, Undertaker Harrison for his excellent services and the friends for the beautiful floral offerings. (Signed) Harry Savage, Ceoll Williams. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown in the recent illness and death of our beloved Jillian McDonald, who departed this life Tuesday July 9, 1917. We especially wish to thank Dr. Johnson for his words of consolation, St. Paul choir for their services and the friends for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Helen Moppings, Mother; Mesdames Julia Ruffins and B. Hayden, sisters. Lewis M. McDonald, Husband. WillisBarnettDies Fashionable West End Church The funeral of Willis Barnett was held from St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church, Kingshighway and Washington Ave., Wednesday. Dr. John A. Rice; the pastor officiated. Mr. Barnett had served as sanitor for the church for nearly forty years. He had the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He was well known in fraternal circles of this city, being Past Master of Onward Lodge No. 17 and A. F. and A. M., also Past District Deputy Grand Master of the same order. Speaking of the life and character of the deceased, Dr. Rice said that while Mr. Barnett was ill in the Barnes Hospital, he received as high as eighty bunches of flowers in one day. "This" said the minister "is the greatest proof that he had a host of friends." Dr. Rice told how the hospital authorities said that no patient who had been there, be he white or black, was as popular as Willis Barnett. "His strongest virtues" said Dr. Rice "were in his ability to do his work and keep his mouth, shut." One could never tell of what he was thinking, but he seldom made a mistake. The secret of his power was in the fact that he knew himself well. He knew what he could do, and never spent his time trying to run some one's else business. He was thoroughly reliable. He could be depended upon at all times. He did not make excuses. Prof. A. L. Epstein, St. John's organist, played Chopin's Funeral March from one of the symphonies, improvising also a funeral march from 'an old theme, then coming back to Beethoven. Mrs. Epstein sang Abide With Me and Jesus, Lover of My Soul. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, with Masonic honors. W. C. Gordon, undertaker, had charge of the remains. Many beautiful and costly floral offerings shrouded the casket. The Slaughter System FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE System taught by mail or at College The new drive for $7,000 cash for the building fund for the new Y. M. C. A. has been begun. The Board of Directors and Campaign Committee are hard at work pushing the work of collecting subscriptions with the hope of bringing the cash payments up to $30,000 by Sept. 2, the date for the laying the corner stone. Work on the excavation for the new structure is nearing completion and it is expected that the work of laying the foundation walls will begin next week. When the cornerstone is laid, one of the documents that will be placed in the stone will be a roll of honor containing the names of all subscribers who have paid up their pledges in full at that time. Team No. 8 reported the first new name for the honor roll, during the present campaign, when Prof. J. W. Evans paid up his pledge of $100 in full. There are already several hundred names on the honor roll and the campaign workers will give their special efforts during the present drive to make the roll of honor as long as possible. Lillian Jeter Davis Great Elocutionist To Show at Wheaty Gymnasium Next Wednesday Night for the Y. M. and Y. W. Mrs. Lillian Jeta Davis, of San Jose, Cal., is to be the star attraction next week at the Wheatley Branch Gym, where she will give a literary and dramatic recital, under the aunpies of the Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. and the Pine Street Y...M. C. A., Monday night, July 23. Mrs. Davis comes from the Neff College of Oratory, and has won a high reputation on the Pacific coast as an elocutionist and dramatic reader, and is also a skillful pianist. Her program for next Monday night will be a mixed one, comprised of musical, literary and dramatic selections. Mrs. A. E. Malone, who attended one of Mrs. Davis' recitals recently while on a tour of California, says Mrs. Davis is a finished artist, and that she was charmed with her wonderful exhibition of her elocutionary powers. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Vesper services will be held as usual in Forest Park. Get off at Grand View Place. In case of rain, services will be held in the gymnasium. Wednesday the L. U. B. F. Club enjoyed a social hour. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Austin's Band will give concerts, followed by skating. The tennis court is ready for use at all times. Red Cross sewing is still going on. Miss Catherine Eton has joined the group of Rainbow Club leaders. The Y. W. C. A. is cooperating with the National Council of Defense and the Food Conservation Committee for Registration Day. July 28. Helpers are welcomed. ICE CREAM FESTIVAL There will be an ice cream festival at the Christian Spiritual Church 2727 Lawton Ave., the fourth Friday evening in July. All spiritual congregations are invited to be present. A silver offering will be taken for the benefit of the building fund. J. S. Weatherford, rector; M. Owens, secretary. OXFORD AGENTS Major Oxford Hair and Beauty treatment, that is being discussed the world over. Treatments can be obtained through the following agents; Mrs. Lillian Allmend, 3727 Hickstory St., Mrs. Ethel Cooper, 2631 Bernard St., Miss Ellie Lindsay, 4008 Cook Ave., Phone Lindell 2014-B. - Page 8 Missouri WONDERFUL CRETE HAIR CULTURE Guaranteed to make the Hair grow, try and be convinced like others. Crete Hair Oils have been registered in Uni- ted States Patent Office, and guaranteed under Pure Food and Drug Law. Agents wanted everywhere! MRS. WM. L. LIGGINS, 2722a Walnut Street Phone, Bgmont 1336-R, St. Louis Mo. National Negro Business League To Editors, Officers, Life Members and Members of The National Negro Business League, Members of Local Negro Business Leagues and Persons Interested in the Work of the League: I send herewith the first formal announcement of the arrangements which are being made for the forthcoming meeting of the National Negro Business League. We shall appreciate any effort you may put forth to interest the business and professional men and women of your community in the meeting and whatever else you may be able to do to help make the meeting a success. EMMETT J. SCOTT, Secretary, National Negro Business League Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, CARONDELET NEWS The Pleasure Season is on and the young people are taking advantage of it, Miss Idell Watkins, of 6410 S. Broadway entertained in honor of Miss Pauline Lane, of De Sote, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of 3450 Lawton Ave. Miss Mattie McField is spending the week in Overland Park, the guest of Miss Mattie Willis. Mr. Hy. Carter and Miss Pauline Richardson were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. White that Sunday. Miss Pearl Schwartz was hostess to a club of girls with a lawn party Monday night. Miss Schwartz is a lovely hostess. Mrs. Edna Metley was hostess to a few friends Tuesday night in honor of her husband's anniversary. Mr. Motely was all smiles. Miss Mayme Taylor is in the house guest of her sister, Mrs. O. O. Nance, of Cape Girardeau. Mrs. A. H. Officer left Monday night with the Grand Chapter Delegation for Lincoln, Neb. She will visit Denver before returning. Moonlight Excursion. Wait for the record breakers, everybody is going on the popular moonlight excursion given by the Tamous Academy Boys and Girls Monday evening, July 30, 1917, on the beautiful steamer, Grey Eagle. The boat will leave the foot of Olive St. at 9 p. m. Music by Great Western Band; admission 35 cents. The committee will make this excursion one to be long remembered. Committee: Walter Carter, Harry Johnson, Robert Anderson, Prank Tennyson, Paul Robinson, Ernest Moore, Walter Pearance, John Gross, Henry Johnson, Chas, Roberts, Walter Henderson, Leon Norris, Harley Walker, Richard Darden, Edwin Ivory, Norvell, Watson, Theo, Alexander, Jesse J. Johnson; master of ceremonies. TEXANS TO SEEK MEANS OF HALTING NEGRO EXODUS AUSTIN, TEX., July 13. A call was sent out today by the Austin Chamber of Commerce for a meeting in the next two weeks at Austin of Texas Chamber of Commerce officials to consider plans for keeping negro labor in the South, especially Texas. Meanwhile, negroes influential with their race, have been sent to various points in Texas in an effort to stop the exodus North. It is understood here similar plans are being made in every state of the South. The annual picnic of Central Baptist Church will be at O'Fallon Park, grounds No. 1 and 2, Wednesday, July 25. Negro Business DIRECTORY Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For, Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display A1 50c per inch Special Rates n 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. FOR RENT.—Rooms. Conveniences for man and wife or single. Nice place to live. Apply at 3413, LaSalle Street. (7-20-1.) FOR RENT.—Unfurnished rooms at 3456 Lawton Avenue. Call after 6 p.m. or Sunday. (7-20-1.) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room, gentleman preferred. 4045a Finney Avenue. (7-20-1.) FOR RENT.—Furnished of unfurnished rooms at 4233 w. St. Ferdinand Ave., to men only (7-20-1.) FOR RENT. Large neatly, furnished room to refined couple. Private flat with all conveniences. Phoebe Lindell. 1478W. (7-20-4.) WANTED.—Girl or middle-aged lady in Colored family. Good home and small wages. 4229 St. Ferdinand Ave., Mine. Stott. (7-20-4.) WANTED.—Three Colored children to board. 2626 Adams St. Miss, M. Anderson, St. Louis, Mo. (7-20-4.) FOR SALE.—Modern, brick house. 3938 Cook Ave. Six rooms, gas and electric. Will sell cheap on easy terms. See Adv. Mgr. St. Louis Argus, 2341 Market. FOR RENT.—Seven room flat with bath, electric lights, furnace and screens, 4464 West Belle Pl. Inquire at 4183 West Belle. 7-6-1. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms, modern conveniences. Near three car lines. Mrs. Cora Clark, 4180 West Belle. 7-6-4. WANTED.—A good practical blacksmith, one familiar with wood work, sober and married. Call Mr. Bradley, 906 Iron St., phone Riverside 204. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms with modern conveniences. 4156 Fairfax Ave. (7-13-1). FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms at $5 per month; to man and wife. 1708 N. Newstead Ave. (7-13-4.) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished second floor room for gentleman. 2417 Pine St. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room at 4447 West Belle. Phone Forest 6807. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room; no other roomers; for men only. All modern conveniences. Phone, Lindell 4026a West Belle Pl. 7-6-4 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms with modern conveniences. Ladies or gentlemen. Apply 4306. West Belle Pl. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms to two Christian gentlemen. Prières reasonable. Address Box 25, Argus office. ACLEDE, 2947—Large, furnished, rout room, with gas, light, phone, hot ath and kitchen; convenience; to respectable couple or gentlemen; $3 per rock. FOR RENT—One furnished room or a hall room. All modern conveniences. Phone, Lindell 3968W. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms for respectable couple, or two gentlemen. All convenience. Phone Lindell 1478B. Apply 4053a Cook Ave.—Mrs. Hickman. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished front room, for one or two gentlemen or young lady. All modern convenience. Phone Lindell 4474-W, or call at 4322 West Belle. (6-29-4.) FOR SALE—Double frame house, with five rooms in each side, on 88 feet of ground in Ellerdaville, for $1,600. Rental value about $30. A great bargain. Hutchins Inge. 2645 Lavon Awton TO THE AGENTS OF THE MADAM G. J. WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY You are hereby notified that a national convention of the Walker agents will be held in Philadelphia on August 30, 31, inclusive. At this meeting many important matters with reference to the future plans of the company will be discussed and explained. Madam Walker is greatly interested in her agents, in their successes and their failures, being extremely anxious to help them, and is now going over plans for the placing of her great manufacturing enterprises on an operative basis so that her agents will share in the profits of the same, all of which will be fully-explained at the national convention. Madam Walker has offered five hundred dollars ($500) in prizes which will be given out as follows: To the agent sending in the largest number of new NOTICE! METROPOLITAN Life Insurance Policy Holders Who Die In East St. Louis call at AT THE Metropolitan Life Office 911 Locust Street Board of Education Bldg or ..Murphy Building, 6th East St. Louis, Illinois Your Interest will be Done after Policyholders in other cities, call at nearest or G. H. Earnshaw, Su Telephone: St. Clair 663 See Scenic Colo ABOARD The American Woodmen Via The MISSOURI PAC to the Fourth Quadrennial Session of the Camp of the Order of American TO BE HELD IN Denver, Colorado, August 1 Round Trip fare St. Louis to Denver, Colo., via Purple Springs, $27.50, lower berth fare in sleeping car on A special side trip ticket from Denver over the western Trail of America" will be given free to visitors. --- See Scenic Colorado The American Woodmen Special Via The MISSOURI PACIFIC Fourth Quadrennial Session of the Supreme Camp of the Order of American Woodmen TO BE HELD IN Denver, Colorado, August 13-18, 1917 Round Trip fare St. Louis to Denver, Colo., via Pueblo and Colorado Springs, $27.50, lower berth fare in sleeping car one way only, $2.75 A special side trip ticket from Denver over the wonderful "Switzerland Trail of America" will be given free to the delegates and visitors. Special Train via the Missouri Pacific R. R. w Union Station at 9:00 a. m., Saturday, August 11 wishing to take advantage of this splendid trip ma information, beautifully illustrated Colorado lit calling or addressing B. J. KNOX, Supervising De American Woodmen, 3524 La Phone, Lindell 1904. or J. M. GRIFFIN, Gen'l Agent 318 North Broadway. Our Prices Reasonable McDOWELL BRO Special Train via the Missouri Pacific R. R. will leave St. Louis Union Station at 9:00 a. m., Saturday, August 11, 1917. Any one wishing to take advantage of this splendid trip may secure detailed information, beautifully illustrated Colorado literature, etc., by calling or addressing B. J. KNOX, Supervising Deputy Order of American Woodmen, 3524 Lawton Avenue. Phone, Lindell 1904. or J. M. GRIFFIN, Gen'l Agent Missouri Pacific, --- 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. WATOH YOUR STEP! When at New York City visit the Woman's Exchange and Beauty Parlor, 135 W. 132nd St. Mme. B. B. Fields Voting. Prop. 'Phone M-199. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished front room. Electric lights and phone services, 4338 Cottage Ave. PIPE FITTER team and Hot Water Radiator A Specialty. All Kinds of Stoves Repaired. Call E. M. Paschall 4314-a Lucky St. Louis, Mo MARKET STREET. CLINIC DR. LOUIS RUSH free Consultation and Examination Hours. 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Three nice large rooms. $10.50. Apply 3681 Market St. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. 4229W Lucky Street. (7-20-4.) Vital Importance To The Ladies If you would like to have more hustrous, flowing, beautiful, long straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price. 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reli- able agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave. St. Louis, Mo. (Formerly of 4242 Easton Ave.) REMODELING, CLEANING AND PRESSING SUITS-MADE TO ORDER WONDERFUL Spirit Medium ```markdown ``` Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khiron is now an honorary member of the 'Great White Circle of High Priests of India and is recognized by the professional community. President of the Medicine-World Association, Hat tells you exactly what trouble or worries you: what will bring a secret, a secret you should know to charm, fascinate how to control condemnation, and how to ring in the rings to win the love of any one, even allies mourn, when and when you will mourn, and more glamorous facts than you have ever received before. All businesses can certainly benefit. Medi­cine developed. READINGS IN CENTES: SEE A EASTON AVF, Graduate of Boston Payable Research Society, London, England, and Occult Outreach India. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS agents fifty dollars ($50); to the agent sending in the largest number of new agents over twenty-five ($25), one hundred dollars ($100); to the agent selling the largest amount of goods, first prize, seventy-five dollars ($75), second prize-fifty dollars ($50); to the agent returning the largest number of empty boxes over one thousand (1,000) twenty-five dollars ($25), and to the club selling the largest amount of goods, one hundred dollars ($100) first prize, second prize, seventy-five dollars ($75), and third prize, twenty-five dollars ($25). This contest will close by August 1, 1917. Prizes will be given at the convention on August 30, 31, inclusive. All who wish to enter the contest please send their names at once to the main office, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, that they may be properly listed. All those who cannot enter the contest this year are urged to arrange to enter it next year, as this will be an annual affair. 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If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try East India Hair Grower If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature do. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perth a balm of a thousand flowers. The in remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Blacks, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural can be used with Hot Iron for Straighten- By REV. L. W. GOSNELL Assistant Dean, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT-For, I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.-Rom. 1:16. Why should we be ashamed of the Gospel? Men are not ashamed of per- versions of R. Our friends who have espoused modern "isms" talk of their beauties in the parlor and on the street, hand us literature about them and invite us to their meetings. It seems natural for them to do so. But there is something unnatural about our doing likewise in regard to the Gospel. Why? PETER HARRIS We can understand why Paul might have been ashamed of the Gospel in Rome. Today the cross has become glorified in men's eyes, but then it was only the symbol of shame, and Paul preached as Savior one who was crucified between two thieves. Many of the early Christians were of lowly station while Rome was the center of wealth, culture and power. Things have changed somewhat, outwardly, yet we too find abundant temptations to be ashamed of the Gospel. Scientific circles often ridicule its teaching as to man's origin, condition and destiny. The working-man finds it takes courage to tell his companions of his conversion and school boys will jibe their fellow who dares to kneel at his bedside to pray. Frances Ridley Havergal tells of attending a social gathering one evening where she was invited to sing. She selected a sweet, hymn about Jesus and sang it, and as we read of it, we feel it was not easy to do that. And now it is time to try to give the real reason why Paul might have been ashamed of the Gospel at Rome, why we may be ashamed of it now, and, on the contrary, why the followers of new "isms" are not ashamed of them. We believe it is because of the different attitude taken towards man. The Gospel regards him as lost and undone, needing a Savior who redeems him by the death of the cross. It tells him he must be born again, becoming a new creation. True, the Gospel holds before man a destiny such as has not entered his heart to conceive. Paul tells, however, why he was not ashamed. First, the Gospel is a power. Of this there can be no doubt. For example, John Lawrence declared that however much the British government has done for India, the missionary has done more; the modern educational system of India sprang from Carey and Duff through Macauley, Dr. Edgerton R. Young tells, in a fascinating way, how this same Gospel wrought changes among the American Indians for the far north, transforming them from improvident savages into owners of harvesting machinery and well-built barns and bountiful crops. The Converted Medicine Man. But, this is not all; it is a power "unto salvation." Let others do with all their enchantments what the Gospel is doing every day—bringing peace to bad consciences, contentment to restless hearts, and hope to those whose outlook into the future is gloomy. We recall one story told by Dr. Egerton R. Young about an Indian medicine man. We are persuaded by his accounts and those of David Brainer that many of these men were possessed by demons, just as spiritualistic mediums have their "controls." Doctor Young visited the man referred to and consented to eat with him. In an instant there was a gleam in the Indian's eye and he glanced at the medicine bag hanging on his tent pole. Doctor Young knew what the glance meant; the Indian thought he would now be able to kill him by some of the powerful poisons in the medicine bak. Doctor Young boldly charged him with this murderous intent. The Indian cowered under the rebuke, but that was all. Yet, after some weeks, this same poor creature was found clothed, in his right, mind and sitting at the feet of Jesus. Surely we are not ashamed of a Gospel of power like this! Third, this power, is for everyone who believes, Jew or Gentile. The fact that all races and classes may enter into the blessing suggest that the Gospel originates with him who is Lord of all. The fact that it is by faith makes it available to every son of man. Where is place for shame with such a Gospel as this! What is it to Believe? And now, dear reader, what is that belief, that faith which brings us salvation? It does not mean mere belief in a creed, or anything of that sort. It is rather trust in a person—and surely the Savior of sinners is altogether trustworthy. Venture, then, upon him and salvation is yours, for "with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and, with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (BY E. D. SELLERS. Acting Director of the Sunday School School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. (Copyright 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR JULY 22 SENNACHERIB IN DAYS OF JUDAH. LESSON TEXT-II Kings 19:20-22, 28:37. GOLDEN TEXT-Ged is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Pas. 46:1. Last week's lesson was a great picture of the reform of the nation. Today we have another picture which needs to be carefully put before the children. It is a national picture of a ruler and the invasion of his country. In reality it reveals the principles which are the same today, and which affect the lives of boys and girls as well as men; the dangers, temptations, the need of prayer, the need of a life of faith in God, the care of a heavenly father, deliverance and victory. It is a great thing for any nation or any individual to have such a marvelous experience of God's salvation. It occurred probably B. C. 701, the latter part of Hezekiah's reign. Assyria on the north was enlarging its borders and seeking to overcome Judea. Read parallel accounts in II Kings 18; II Chron. 32 and Isa. 36:37. We have on the Taylor cylinder an account by Senacherib of the victory over Hezekiah, found in Nineveh in 1830 and now in the British museum. 1. The Situation. When the great Sargon died at Nineveh, the Syrian governments sought to assert their independence. It was a good time for Hezekiah also to assert his independence. Accordingly they refused to pay the customary tribute to Assyria. For a time Snennacherib was too busy attending to other portions of the empire to pay much attention to the city of Jerusalem. Later, however, he subdued the cities on the coast and threatened Egypt itself. 11. The Supplication (vv. 20-22). God dogs things because we pray. There was more power in Hezekiah's prayer than there was in his army. Through his prayers he laid 185,000 of his enemies in the grave. Hezekiah's God saved his people out of the hand of Sennacherib (v.19). God did it. One great reason why he heard Hezekiah's prayer was because it was for God's own glory that Hezekiah asked (v.19). One great reason why so many of our prayers are not answered is because they are selfish—seeking our own gratification and not God's honor (James 4:3 R. V.). Rending his clothes and putting on sackcloth, Hezekiah went to the house of God while his messengers sought out the prophet Isaiah. From II Chrom. 32:20 we find that Isaiah joined with Hezekiah in his earnest prayer (Matt. 18:19, 20), thus the king and prophet worked as well as prayed. They showed their faith by their work (James 2:17, 18). At the same time they waited upon God for an answer, not because God was unwilling to bestow good things, or must be importuned, but that his gifts may bring the greater benefit. He sometimes delays his answer, thereby fitting us to receive them because of the intensity of our desire and to appreciate the things he has to bestow. God is as ready to say to us as to Hezekiah, "The prayer is heard." if we will not meet the conditions of prevailing prayer (I John 8:22; I John 5:14; Rom. 8:23,27). 11. Saul Glorious Deliverance (vv. 23-37). God permitted the Assyrians to attack and they thus imagined they were having their own will and could do as they pleased; but when his "rod" had done its work, they found the difference. The God against whom they raved guarded them as with a "bridle" and turned them back to Assyria. Sennacherib considered himself more than a match for God (Ch. 18:23-25) but had to return like a conquered beast of burden with God's "hook" in his nose and bridle on his lips. God allows the enemies of his people to go a certain length in order that his people may be humbled and seek him. Then he puts forth his hand and says, "This far and no further." Jehovah gives us the same promise he gave Hezekiah, "I will defend this city." Is not the city of Jerusalem that God defends more safe than a city defended by an army? (Psa. 46:5, 6; 27:1). God had promised David that, his kingdom should not perish, for in it lay the hope of the world and his plans for the redemption of mankind. Not because of the people did God defend the city, but because of his oath. This is a most dramatic picture, the mysterious destruction of the Assyrian army (vv. 35, 36). The Lord sent his angel, iterally his "messenger," who applied his own plan for the accomplishment of his purpose. There is a sort of a grim irony in the ending of Sennacherib's career. He who had so defiantly asked, "Who are they among all the gods of the country that have delivered their country out of mine hand" is led back to the house of his own gqd whom he imagines to be so potent to worship and in that very presence is slain by the hands of one of his own sons. The importance of this event is shown by the fact that it is referred to in three books of the Bible and probably referred to another, occupying seven or eight chapters, besides being recorded on the great cylinder to which reference is made. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS THE NEW STANDARD W STANDARD THE NEW STANDARD POLICIES STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY tended Insurance Values. A STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE pletes Your Life-Line" and sho Your Home is the one for whis sible, ACT NOW. 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Mr. Brown is featuring imitations on a mouth harp. Both score nicely, especially the work of the female member, which is exceptional. They close with song and dance. Dounvor and Dounvor mix a big quantity of comic absurdity with dances, conversational and single song numbers. They keep the audience laughing with their antics and are well applauded on their several song offerings. Houze and Houze have a rarity, in that it is a talking act, without song or dance, except a short strain at the finale. It's a squabble, rather a one-sided affair, with the female member playing the leading lone role. What she says before her vocabulary is exhausted does, credit to the traditions of her sex, and poor man, as usual, is at her mercy. But he gets his turn and proves himself a prize prevaricator. His braggadocio gets him in trouble, however, and he is as meek as a lamb by the time he is shorn. The act is a scream from start to finish and is making a decided hit with the patrons. Next Week The Princess Mysteria, the wonderful telepathic artist, in the "Wonder Woman at the Side Show," will head the bill at the Booker Washington Theater next week. Bessie Brown, a talented singer, and two other acts will make up a bill of extraordinary merit. The Comet Odeon has engaged two Colored musicians to furnish the music for the pictures daily. This is a step in the right direction. WHEN THE BIG SHOW COMES It may be necessary to raise the admission prices, at the Booker Washington Theatre, during the engagement of the big Drake-Walker Company, two weeks beginning Monday July 30. The time of the first show to begin nightly will be 6 o'clock and an extra show may be necessary to accommodate the anticipated big crowds. The Booker Washington Theater has a Bell, phone, Bomont 2208, installed for the convenience of its patrons. THE PATAL RING STARTS AT THE MOVIE AUG. 3. Pearl White, the popular movie star will be seen shortly in a new serial, 'The Fatal Ring.' The photo-play will be shown at the Movie Theatre and Airdome every Friflay, beginning August 3. There are stunts in it, thrills in it, and there is mystery in it: to say nothing of a three cornered struggle, both plotting and physical to gain possession of, this time, the Violet Diamond. The fearless Pearl, swinging around on chandeliers and bowling over swarthy men as if they were so many pins, behaves very much like a female Fairbanks. The female, incidentally, is much more wondrous than the male. She, however, doesn't do all the biffing and banging. There is juvenile Earle Fox who for the time being has deserted the parlor drama for the tackling dives and two story jumps of "The Fatal Ring." And then there is a fine cast of extras who fight like the pugilists of times gone by. And Warner Oland the heavy with the plotting look, erstwhile Mexico-Japanese of "Patria." The serial is hound to be poplar with photo-play fans, who should, not fail to see the first episode of three reels at either of the above theatres on Friday, August 3. WANTED—Colored alroplane operator. Address Will Sutton, care Argus, 2341 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. WANTED—25 reliable colored laborers for Minnesota Steel Mills, Duluth, Minn., 30 cents per hour, 12 hours if wanted. Call at Newport Hotel, 2323 Market, Monday morning at 10 A. M. Call for Mr. Parker. COMING MONDAY, JULY 30 The Gray Ghost UNIVERSAL SURPRISE SERIAL SATURDAY EVENING POST LOOT PRISCILLA DEAN EMORY JOHNSON EDDIE POLO HARRY CARTER ANOTHER THRILLER COMING TO THE BOOKER WASHINGTON. Another series of thrills in the photo play line will start at the Booker. Washington Theatre, Monday July 30, when the first episode of "The Gray Ghost" will be shown. This play is taken from the famous Saturday Evening Post serial story, "Loot." It is full of enthralling situations, gripping scenes, marvelous action of extraordinary swiftness, and punches galore. Its starring scenes and intensely dramatic incidents lead up to a tremendous climax, that holds the audience spellbound. Mr. Turpin expects the new serial to be as popular as "The Voice On The Wife," which is breaking all records. Bogg's New Cafe Boggs' New Cafe, at 2901 Lawton, is gaining is popularity every night. The excellent and courteous treatment the patrons are receiving at this artistic place is singing its-praises everywhere. High class cabaret with good orchestral accompaniment is featured and ladies are given useful souvenirs on Thursday nights. Almack Academy Boys and Girls All Day Boat Excursion The Almack Dancing Academy Boys and Girls will give an all day boat excursion on the Steamer Grey Eagle, Monday July 23. The boat will leave the foot of Olive Street at 9:30 a.m. and will stop at Alton, going and coming. 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