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 Officers and Delegates of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, in St. Louis August 19-25. Photo by Idoux & Schreiber PYTHIANS MAKE GRAND SHOWING IN SAINT LOUIS Praised By All Daily Papers. Military Department Conducted With Dignity. War Conditions Keep Many Away. Brilliant Ball and Military Parade Biggest Features. Supreme Lodge Reelects All Officials. Louisville Will Probably Get 1919 Meeting and Encampment. VOL. VI. NO. 19 Officers and Delega PYTHIANS GRAND S IN SAII Praised By All Daily Department Cond War Conditions Brilliant Balland M gest Features. S elects All Official Probably Get 191 campment. The Nineteenth Bi-ennial session of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, the Supreme Court of Calanthe and the Ninth National Encampment of the Uniform Rank, has held sway in St. Louis since Sunday August 19. Never before has there been so large a gathering here of distinguished Negroes, nor such an imposing military demonstration given by a fraternal order. The three events have brought to this city, leading men and women from all parts of the United States. They came to the most hospitable city in the country and were received with open arms. Nothing has marred the pleasure and comfort of the visitors except Old Jupiter Pluvius who demonstrated his supremacy by blotting out a day and night with rain. The number of visitors has not been as large as expected. There are three reasons contributing to the cause: First—The opening up of industrial opportunities to colored men in the north and east has consumed thousands who could not be spared at this time. Second—The war draft condition has held thousands waiting for the exemption examinations and likewise friends and relatives who would not make the trip. Third—The East St. Louis Riots have caused hundreds to stay away, not being able to separate, in their minds, the Illinois city from the Missouri metropolis. ST. LOUISANS FIRST IN CAMP The St. Louis Uniform companies were first to go in camp. They spent Saturday night at Camp Johnson and were ready to receive the first of the visitors Sunday morning. Practically all of the Uniform Companies had arrived by Monday morning and from that time the spacious grounds on the Rankin tract have assumed, an air of military dignity that surpassed anything ever seen here. The hundreds of white tents laid out in the streets, with its thousands of uniformed occupants has been an imposing scene. Dignified gold-braided officers, circulating among manly privates, gave sight-seers the impression of preparations for war rather than a convention of "Friendship, Charity and Benevolence." Military rules have been strictly adhered to. The men in camp have been carried through a regular schedule of guard mounts, drills, inspections, dress parades, etc., each day. Three bands have been on the grounds continuously and a rarity of good music has been the result. The military demonstrations close with prize drills A, B and C, and a big band concert at the Coliseum-Friday night and the men will break camp Saturday morning at 6:30. --- PYTHIAN CQMMITTEE WORKED HARD The Supreme Lodge Committee has worked hard to make the meeting a success. The body was divided into various branches. The one whose outward appearance was most conspicuous in the camp affairs was the ways and means committee: Capt. J. A. Shackelford, chairman; Col. Chas. A. Mills, secretary. To them must go a lion's share of praise. There were others, however, at tasks essential to the success and all did their work well. The main responsibility rested on the shoulders of the head officers consisting of Wm. W. Buckner, general chairman; Mrs. Ida Taylor, vicechairman; Gen. Wm. H. Butler, treasurer; W. E. Osborne, general secretary; Mrs. Julia Prince, assistant secretary; Col. F. F. Ferguson, sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner, G. W. C. chairman. TUESDAY'S PARADE The Pythians made merry Tuesday night in a Mardi-gras parade, in which a couple of thousand persons, took part. The majority were masked and cut up all kinds of comic antics. The St. Louis band, dressed as rubes, were loudly cheered. Tennessee seemed to lead in the spirit of joyality, but was followed closely by Detroit and Chicago. Old Jupiter Pluvis again played a conspicuous part, this time dealing his joke card, for he served a downpour of rain to the residents west of Grand Avenue, while the paraders marched on dry and dusty ground. THE MILITARY BALL The Military Ball at the Coliseum Wednesday night was the big artistic feature of the encampment. In point of numbers of guests it was rather disappointing. This was due to two causes—that the impression got out that dancers would have to wear full dress and that the price of admission was $1 per head, instead of 50 cents. Both were erroneous, but they served to keep several hundred away from the big event. The attendance has been estimated at from 2,000 to 3,000. Fashionable. St. Louis was well represented and the beautiful gowns of the ladies gave elegance to the natty white uniforms of the military men. All present enjoyed an evening of rare pleasure. It was a brilliant affair and a credit to the managers and the floor directors. Cards, bills and letterheads. For quick printing try the Argus, 2241 Market Street. ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1917. PROMINENT WOMEN AND MEN VISITORS Many Leaders In Educational and Industrial Life, and Women Who are Known as Belles and Social Promoters of the Race Among The Visitors. Distinguished men and women from all parts of the United States have been seen in St. Louis during the week upon attendance of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias in session here. Among these leaders of education and business enterprises were: Dr. E. A. Waugh, past supreme chancellor, Cincinnati; S. W. Green, supreme chancellor, New Orleans; Hon. Thos. E. Miller, former congressman of South Carolina; Roscoe C. Simmons, Kentucky; R. R. Jackson, major general, Chicago; R. A. Blount, grand chancellor of Alabama; Prof. Davis, Birmingham; William Foster, electrician, Birmingham; C. F. Fisher, Birmingham; Dr. J. P. Crawford, grand chancellor, Tennessee; Dr. U. G. Maso, Birmingham; P. Ewing and Richard Richardson; Nashville; I. B. Kigh druggist, Birmingham; Horace T. Slatter, job halat, Chattanooga; Rev. H. Allen Boyd, colonel adjutant, Nashville; Charles Stewart, journalist, Chicago; Geo. A. Watty, master of arms, Maryland; Rev. Preston Taylor, undertaker, Nashville; Vivian Packer, real estate dealer, Mobile; Prof. L. J. Armatead, principal Phyllis Wheatley School, Hartshorn, Okla. Perry W. Howard, grand attorney, Mississippi; W. S. Willis, grand chancellor and wife, Waco; Dr. J. W. Anderson and wife, Dallas; Prof. Jefferson, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Jno. W. Harris, grand chancellor, Mississippi; J. A. Langford, architect, Atlanta; Jas. J. Hill, salesman Nuco Oil Co. Indianapolis; Dr. E. J. Davis; Zuni New Mexico; Dr. J. Wickham, grand chancellor; Prof. W. H. Brasier, grand secretary and wife, Mobile; G. P. Hutto, grand chancellor, Georgia. Among the belies and social promoters were: Miss Annie B. Gilliam, Little Rock; Mrs. C. Maxwell, Chicago; Mrs. Mollie Cox, supreme lecturer, Kansas City, Kans.; Misses Lorine C. Taylor, Tuskegee Institute; Mabel Adams, Indianapolis; Mamie Caldwell, Mounds, Ill.; Josie Thompson; Bessie Johnson, Gonzel Porter; Chicago; Florence Kemp, Birmingham; Mesdames Fisher, representing Madam C. J. Walker, Indianapolis; O. J. Peterman, Birmingham; Lula Landers, Nashville; J. F. Green, Hot Springs; M. E. Dorothy, Kansas City, Mo.; Mary Wyman, Detroit; Mary Betts, Boston; Georgie Belle Jones, Tuskegee Institute; Ethel Robinson, Jefferson City. Drs. R. W. Allen, W. A. Thompson, C. O. Hunter, G. K. of R. S., E. W. Irwin and Detective J. B. Singleton of Chattanooga, T. Clay Moore, Nashville, Henry Rhodes, undertaker of Springfield, Ill. SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS S. W. Green, supreme chancellor, Lousiana; Joseph L. Jones, supreme vice chancellor, Ohio; Dr. E. A. Williams, past supreme chancellor, Ohio; Rev. A. H. Newton, supreme prelate, New Jersey; L. M. Mitchell, supreme lecturer, Texas; John H. Young, supreme master of exequerne, Arkansas; Dr. E. E. Underwood, supreme keeper of records and seal, Kentucky; George A. Watty, supreme master-at-arms, Maryland; J. G. Lattie, supreme inner guard, North Carolina, Henry James, supreme outer guard, Florida; Dr. J. H. Ward, supreme medical registrar, Indiana; S. A. T. Watkins, supreme attorney, Illinois; R. R. Jackson, mayor general uniform rank, Illinois. Pythian Temple Commission: Dr. G. N. Stoney, Georgia; Dr. C. M. Wade, Arkansas; John W. Harris, Mississippi; M. M. Bodgers, Texas; B. G. Collier, Pensylvania; E. G. T-drington, Indiana; and J. H. Fordham, Grand Jurisdictions that are repre sented: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. Representatives by states: Alabama, R. A. Blount, Dr. U. G. Mason, A. G. Bennings, W. W. McGuire; Arkansas, Henry Avant, James Jones, Seipio A. Jones and Ed. Pembroke; District of Columbia, John S. Johnson, Lawrence E. Murry; Florida, W. W. Andrews, D. W. Roberts, E. A. Pottsdam, S. D. McGill; Georgia, Dr. H. R. Butler, G. R. Hutto, E. N. Clark, F. M. Cohen; Illinois, Dr. A. A. Wesley, D. D. Green, John W. Robinson, W. A. Plummer; Indiana, Hugh A. Euse, R. E. Gaddie, J. N. Shelton, W. J. I. Reed; Iowa, L. W. Dilliams, C. L. Washington; Kansas, Burl H. Pure, R. H. Rene, Kentucky, H. F. Jones, T. T. Wendell, J. H. Garvin, W. W. Wilson; Louisiana, John D. Brown, Dr. D. A. Smith, Frank S. Young, E. W. Dunnings; Maryland, Clinton A. Dayls, Thaddeus Copeland, H. M. St. Clair, L. E. Williams; Mississippi, John W. Harris, Perry W. Howard, Missouri, A. W. Lloyd, T. A. Curtis, D. E. Gordon, C. K. Robinson; North Carolina, John A. Blume; New Jersey, Henry P. Anderson, Jos. H. Morgan; New York, James. A. Sanford, Wilford H. Smith Lee Crawford; Ohio, Chas. A. Cottrell, W. L. Anderson, E. L. Gilliam, W. H. Ferguson; Oklahoma, William H. Harrison, H. W. Conrad, J. H. Stephens, G. W. F. Sawner; Pennsylvania, Samuel Howard, G. G. A. Nevels, J. C. Taulton, T. M. Tate; South Carolina, Thos. E. Miller, Chas. H. Dannerly, J. A. Brown, W. T. Andrews, Tennessee, Rosemess, E. W. Irving, R. W. Allen, A. W. Fite; Texas, W. S. Willis, J. M. Frierson, Dr. A. N. Prince, J. W. Anderson; West Virginia, J. V. Coleman, J. R. Jefferson, J. W. Shelloft. SIMMONS MAKES STIRRING SPEECH AT K. P. OPENING SIMMONS MAKES STIRRING SPEECH AT K. P. OPENING Says Pythians Have Pursued United States Army With Best Blood. East St. Louis Compared To Gomorrah. Race Has No Slackers. RE-ELECT OFFICERS. The opening reception of the 19th biennial convention of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the Supreme Court of the Order of Calan-the was held at Central Baptist Church, Washington and Ewing Aves., last Monday night. Despite the inclement weather the spacious aditorium of that church was nearly filled with an enthusiastic audience. An address of welcome was made by William T. Findly, representing Mayor Kiel, who was absent on account of illness. Mr. Findly said: "Any city save East St. Louis should feel proud to have as its guests a convention that has furnished more than one hundred men to the U. S. Officers' Training Camp, and that has given its own blood in the battles of San Juan and Carrizal." In his reference to the present war as it affects the nation, he declared in most solemn tones, that we must first put our own house in order, if it takes, every man in the United States to do so. He urged the visitors who heard him to thoroughly enjoy their stay while in St. Louis, and stated that even though in a city with immediate nearness to East St. Louis, one is in Missouri and the other in Illinois. and that there is as much difference between St. Louis and East St. Louis as was between Bethlehem and Gomorah. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, publicist, orator and all-around utility man, responded to the address 'of welcome. He emphasized, the fact that the Negroes had favored a volunteer army, but now that the draft law had been passed there would be no Negro slackers. "There are no Negro plots to overthrow the government and no Negro pickets at the White House to impose their grievances upon the President," said the speaker. "It is true that the president has been silent on some things that seriously concern the Negro, nevertheless, the black man is loyal and is ready to go wherever he is sent. "There are no Negro members on the books of the I. W. W. The bribes that have brought dishonor upon the army boards in the East were not offered by Negroes fearing to face the foe for the land of their hopes. "There is no hyphen in our name. We know, but one flag and one government." Mr. Simmons said that he would remain with the Republican party as long as Lincoln lives in the memory of the people and the form of Vardaman walks on earth. Reports from the officers showed that the order was in a prosperous condition and the several State Grand Lodges reported progress. The business sessions were held at Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine Street. Social functions were many and varied, and a new record for entertaining has been made by St. Louisans. The Supreme Session of the Court of Calanthe was presided over by Supreme Vice-Chancellor, Jos. L. Jones, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The reports from the officers were very satisfactory. The Knights of Pythias, in session Thursday night, re-elected S. W. Green, supreme chancellor for the fourth time and returned his entire cabinet to office. Those who were elected are: Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati, supreme vicechancellor; E. E. Underwood, Frankfort, Ky., supreme keeper of records and scals; A. H. Newton, Trenton, N. J., supreme prelate; John H. Young, Pine Bluff, Ark., for the fourth time reflected supreme master of the exhequer; Dr. U. G. Mason, Birmingham, supreme medical register; R. P. Jackson, Chicago, major general, uniform ranks; J. T. Latti, Winston, N. C., supreme inner guard; Henry James, Jacksonville, Fla., supreme outer guard; I. M. Mitchell, Austin, Tex., supreme lecturer. Members of the Pythians Temple Committee were chosen as follows: E. G. Tidrington, Indiana; M. M. Rodgers, Texas; J. W. Harris, Mississippi; J. H. Fordham, South Carolina; B. G. Collier, Pennsylvania; C. M. Wade, Arkansas; and George N. Stoney, Georgia. Mrs. C. M. Allen, L. A. Green, F. E. Smith, Ellen White and M. A. McNeal presented a resolution in the Supreme Court of Calanthe, the women's organization, offering their services in war time in domestic pursuits. This court decided to purchase $1,000 worth of Liberty Bonds. The financial strength of the order was reported as $1,000,000 and the membership as 318,000. While there were several cities asking for the 1919 session. Atlantic City, New Jersey and Louisville, Ky., were the real competitors. A canvass of the delegates showed that Louisville would be the choice for the next Supreme Session, Knights of Pythias and Encampment. HIGH OFFICERS OF THE UNIFORM RANK IN ATTENDANCE Major- General Robert R. Jackson, Chicago, Ill.; Adjutant General Stuart D. Fowler, Chicago, Ill.; Inspector General G. A. Nevelis, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Judge Advocate General C. H. Brown, St. Louis, Mo.; Quartermaster General J. T. T. Warren, Hot Springs, Ark.; Surgeon General Van J. Davis. (Continued on Page 4) PRICE 5 CENTS by Idoux & Schreiber THOUSANDS IN MILITARY PARADE FRIDAY MORNING Biggest Military Demonstration Ever Given Here by Colored People. Thousands Crowd Sidewalks to View Spectacle One hundred thousand persons lined the route of the big military parade of Pythians, which traversed five miles of city streets Friday morning. It is said that several thousands came in from surrounding towns. The column moved from Compton and Lawton promptly at 10:30. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 persons were in the formation. More than one hundred and fifty automobiles, floats and other vehicles helped swell the lineup. The St. Louis men were heartily cheered all along the line. In fact, all shared in the applause, with the Chicago band and delegation leading. The parade was composed of nine divisions, headed by a platoon of police. The order of formation was as follows: Platoon of Police—Chief Marshal Sir W. C. Gordon and Staff. Major General and Staff. First Regiment, Illinois Band, Palestine Company B, Ohio, Escort Flag Company. First Division—Gen. J. M. Lawrence, Commanding Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota and Texas. Second Division—Gen. W. H. Butler, Commanding Second Regiment Band, Missouri. Third Division.-Gen. G. R. Hutto, Commanding First Georgia Drum and Bugle Corps, Georgia, Kansas, Arkansas, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina. Fourth Division.-Gen. J. H. Waters, Commanding First Regiment Band, Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Maryland and District of Columbia. Fifth Division.-Col. Wm. Tibbs, Commanding Calanthe Drill Corps Caslets, Medical and Hospital Corps and Ambulance. Sixth Division.-Major M. L. Turner, Commanding Subordinate Lodges of St. Louis and State of Missouri. Seventh Division.-Col. W. W. Andrews, Commanding; Col. J. Howard Cook, Aide-de-camp. Automobiles—Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Lodge Officers, Supreme Representatives, Supreme Chancellor's family, Major General's family and the Supreme Court. Automobiles followed in the order named. Eight Division.-Col. Clarence Fleming, commanding; Major Cline E. Smith, Aide-de-camp, Carriages and automobiles: Grand Lodge of Missouri, Grand Representatives, Grand Court of Calanthe, Members of Subordinate Lodges and Subordinate Courts in carriages and autos followed in the order named. Ninth Division.—Col. J. M. T. Richardson, commanding; Col. Wm. E. Mack, Alide-de-camp. Floats, automobiles, tallyhos and citizens in carriages. BUNDY CASE SET FOR AUGUST 31 East St. Louis Negro Accused in Race Riots Seeks Release CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 22.—Habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Dr. Leroy Bundy, Negro dentist, under arrest here on a charge of being a fugitive from justice in connection with the recent race riots in East St. Louis, yesterday were postponed until August 31. Postponement was granted on the application of C. W. Middlekauff and N. C. Bainum, assistant Attorney General of Springfield, Ill., who came here with five witnesses from East St. Louis to obtain Bundy's extradition. The attorney for Dr. Bundy agreed to postpone habeas corpus proceedings until after Governor Cox passes on the application for Bundy's extradition on August 29. OUT OF TOWN. Mr..and Mrs, Geo. Bollinger. ..Master Robert and little Miss Evelyn Cayee, of St, Louis, are the guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Simon, . Mr, J. "Abernathy received the sad news ‘of the death of his son, Mr, Clarence Abernathy, of Chicago, Ill, The body was brought home for burial, which took place Sunday from ‘the home of his. fathor...Mra, Annie Gilbert-Arm- strong is anxious to know the where: abouts of her brother, Nathan McClou- ir, When' last heard of he was in Detroit; Mich. Send information to Miss H. N. Jones, 413 N. Spriggs St., Argus Reporter....Mrs. Laura Davis, who has. been ill for several. weeks, ‘ia able to be out again...The usual splendid services “were enjoyed at the A. M. E, Church, last Sunday. Our pastor, Rey. M. 8. Smith, could not be present at Jackson, Mo., on account of officiating at the funeral services ‘of Mr. Abernathy...'The memofial sery- ices of Mr, DeLyles took place Sun- day afternoon and was very impres- sive... .Rey. H. D, Drasdale, of Allen: ville, is spending a few. days in the Cape, as the guest of his wife. ..Rev. J. H. Henderson, Moderator of Third District Baptist Association. proached at Pleasant Valley Sunday. Rev. Hen: derson will leave for Curuthersville, Mo, Tuesday...Mra; Mary J, Shep: pard, who had a slight attack of acute indigestion, while at church last Sun: day morning is reported much im proved, ‘a . ST. CLAIR, Mo. ; . BrP VM. Miss ‘Thelma Harris, of Carondelet, Mo., who has been the guest of her cousin, Mra, Lyles Jackson, has re- turned home... Mrs, Lizzie Bllett is visiting her daughter in St. Louis... Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Murray visited St. Louis, last" Sunday Monday on busi- ness...Pashiolee Murray gave an in- troductory party in honor of Miss Thelma Harris, Inst Saturday. ‘The house was beautifully decorated with qut flowers and ferns...Mr. L. J. Jackson is visiting friends at St. Louis...Mrs, L. M., Generally left Inst Saturday for St. Louis, where she will visit friends....Mr. L. A. Generally was the guest of his son, Mr. T. J. Generally, last Sunday, at St. Louis... Miss Hazel White is visiting her’ sis. ter, Mrs. Orange Ford, of Kirkwood, Mo....Little Lavon Inge, of Webster Groves is: visiting her father, Mr. Al ford Inge... The Ewing sisters of St. Louis,: visited Union, Mo., on business Jast Monday....Mr. Cecil Murray. ée: turned to St, Louis last Sunday. «... Miss Malissa Generally has been il for the past few days. EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. Rev. J. Tiff, of East St. Louis, IL, preached for Rev. Searcy, Sunday evé- ning...Mrs, Jno. Ford, of Blooming- ton, Ill, is visiting her father, Mr. Simon Bradley....Mrs. Anna Grogware is Visiting her sister, Mrs, Oldham at Indianapolis, Ind...Mra. Baldwin, wife of Dr. Sherman Baldwin, former- ly of East St: Louis, is visiting Mrs. Elmira. Williams and family, The Booker Washington has s Bell phone, Bomont, 9208, inatalled for the convenience of it patrons. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2797 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m. J. 8. Weatherford, rector; Mra, M. Owens, assistant and secretary. ‘ OBRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH : ‘The Christian Spiritualist Chureh hus moved from 23308 Wash St, to 917 N. Teghard Avenue. Services every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. Catch Hodiamont car, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave, walk north to 917 N. Leonard Ave,, Mr, and Mrs, Orankshaw, Real gold-flled eyeginsses for only one dollar, Money back if you waat it, Sale Monday and Tuesday at Harry @. 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URED Dr's ute tamil er or yen ics badly i of "ael er pears, tone oe ee ea ee Oe cere it as Mau Tae ee re ee ate cae oars fam ees Vaan pe revere Tee cet Serie sats ne nee cea coe Eide, ed xe, dive tala pean ee, set dire als Perdis corereaas ante ana fens aes ns ete aah oe Soret eee at enon i, hse ad ee occur Ee take chances Write tor yet copy of, this w. 2 Riccar. sab eet seg? MECH ee ate Headquarters of the Committee on Finance St. Louis Branch of the N. A. A.C. P. COMMITTEE —Rev. W.H Peck, Chairman; Mr. Jas. L. Usher, br. A. W. Lloyd, Rev. B. F. Abbott, Mr. W. H.» Huffman, Sec.-Treas.. Dr. J. T. Caston, Mr. W. T. Ancell, OFFICERS OF THE ST. LOUIS BRANCH —Rev. J. W. Day, President; Mr. Chas. A. Pitman, Ist Vice Pres.; Mr. Albert Burgess, 2nd Vice Pres.; Miss C.F Wilkerson, Secretary; Mr. Wm. H. Huffman, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE BOARD—Mr. C. A. Pitman, Chairman; Rev. J. W. Day Dean Carroll M. Davis, Mr. Geo. B. Vashon, Mr! Albert Burgess, Mr. D. E. Gordon, Mr. Wm. H Huffman, Dr. W. T. Curtis, Dr. T. A. Curtis, Miss -Jessie L. Moller. s . ° Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine St. ‘The St. Louis Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. on whom (because of close proximity) has devolved the labor of giving relief, prosecuting claims for losses and detecting and prosecuting the criminals in the matter of the barbarous rioting and massacres at East St. Louis, Ilt., in the first week of July, 1917, here makes a general appeal for funds that are necessary to the accomplishment of its_work. The future safety of the Colored people throughout the United States depends upon the nation being taught that arrest, trial, con- vietion and punishment shall be the portion of those who assail per- sons beeause they are Colored, as surely as such assault is made. Colored people alone can give this lesson. We are giving it now and it shall be given most thoroughly; but we must have the help we are here asking for. F ® To this date, $1,067.00 has been contributed for this purpose and $648.00 has been expended. Attorieys, detectives and court fees apd other expense create need for a total of $5,000.00. We publish fortnightly, in available newspapers, reports of all money received-and all expenditures and>we will furnish interested persons with copies of these reports on request. ‘We earnestly ask prompt, general response to this appeal and we pledge exhaustive effort for redress and correction. Send all contributions by check, registered letter or money order to Wm. H. Huffman, Treasurer, Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. ee é Very truly yours for the peace and security of law-observing American Citizenship, rs ST. LOUIS BRANCH of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE - ADVANCEMENT OF THE COLORED PEOPLE HONE BOMONT 167 “LAUNDRY MRANCH | The Elite Ice Cream Parlor | gars & Tobacco. 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One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Single copy.....0.05 Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under a act of March 3, 1870. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost Boyce Building Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building; Frost & Frost, 25; East 8th Street; Chicago office. Frost & Frost & Frost. Chandler Building: Nashville office. Frost & Frost. New York office, Frost & Frost, 23. Mh Street; Chicago & Ice, Frost & Frost Boyce Building office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building BIG PYTHIAN WEEK The passing week is one of us. Never before have we been hostig our several sister cities and states to be convinced. They had he 'Show You Town.' They can We found, in our guests, all that women working for the elevation principles of Fraternal Love," midst, has only served to tighter Charity and Benevolence," that many years. Their stay has being, which has been in our power to marr their anticipated week of Good bye, Supreme Officer men. Good bye, ye Daughters, ye visitors. We regret that your vations for your pleasure have MORE TO SHOW YOU. ing week is one of unusual interest to S. We have we been hosts to such a large gatherer cities and states. They come with a need. They had heard our entreaties to our Town." They came and they have been our guests, all that we had expected: trueing for the elevation of the race; dissembling of Fraternal Love." Their condnct, we only served to tighten those chords of, "Benevolence," that have held us together. Their stay has been one of pleasure to our has been in our power to prevent, has been an anticipated week of pleasure. We, Supreme Officers, good bye ye gallant bye, ye Daughters, Court of Calanthe. We regret that your stay was limited. Your pleasure have not been exhausted. HOW YOU. The passing week is one of unusual interest to St. Louisans. Never before have we been hosts to such a large gathering from our several sister cities and states. They come with hearts open to be convinced. They had heard our entreaties to come to the "Show You Town." They came and they have been shown. We found, in our guests, all that we had expected: true men and women working for the elevation of the race; disseminating the principles of Fraternal Love." Their condnct, while in our midst, has only served to tighten those chords of, "Friendship, Charity and Benevolence," that have held us together for these many years. Their stay has been one of pleasure to us. Nothing, which has been in our power to prevent, has been permitted to marr their anticipated week of pleasure. Good bye, Supreme Officers, good bye ye gallant uniform men. Good bye, ye Daughters, Court of Calanthe. Good bye, ye visitors. We regret that your stay was limited. Our reservations for your pleasure have not been exhausted. WE HAVE MORE TO SHOW YOU. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Frank Little, an I. W. W. lea- last week. Attorney General the-way, according to the daily y United States district attorney for the facts to Washington. That lynching is a crime. During Attorney General Grber of President Wilson's cabine- men and women have been lynch- alive at Waco, a city of Attorney yet we have not observed in the non-secular, where Attorney Gen- nected with the present nation wrote for the facts. But when the I. W. W. an o law of the land—an organization murder and arson—that has pre-烈—an organization some of who because of their rank anarchistic the old Mosaic law, of "An eye for---when one of its leaders is lynch- quickly calls for the facts. More than a hundred defense have been made to pay the penal Gregory's membership of Preside a hundred of these people of our presence of their Maker before we- burned in a manner as to make turies ago read like innocent tales yet Attorney General Gregory, the table Sodom and Gomorr ah---Tem mouth and rested his pen. It makes a difference whether black. However we seek a dou- assurance---"The Lord will repay bittle, an I. W. W. leader, was lynched at Belfast. Attorney General Gregory, a native of England, recording to the daily press, lost no time in his district attorney for the Butte district of Washington. That was entirely right and the crime. Attorney General Gregory's term of office, Agent Wilson's cabinet, more than a hundred men have been lynched, some of them active, a city of Attorney General Gregory's city not observed in the press, daily or weekly, where Attorney General Gregory, or an other present national administration, had the facts. In the I. W. W. an organization that has had and—an organization that has resorted to an arson—that has preached anarchism boldly, organization some of whose members had to be their rank anarchistic propaganda---is made law, of "An eye for an eye and a tooth for its leaders is lynched, our eminent attorney for the facts. In a hundred defenseless Colored men and made to pay the penalty for being colored membership of President Wilson's cabinet. These people of our blood have been ushered in a manner as to make the Spanish Inquisition like innocent tales from Grecian myths. General Gregory, the learned lawyer from Gomorrah---Texas---held his tongue, rested his pen. A difference whether the man lynched is forever we seek a doubtful consolation in the Lord will repay.---Ex. Frank Little, an I. W. W. leader, was lynched at Butte, Mont., last week. Attorney General Gregory, a native of Texas, by-the-way, according to the daily press, lost no time in wiring the United States district attorney for the Butte district to send all the facts to Washington. That was entirely right and proper, for lynching is a crime. During Attorney General Gregory's term of office, as a member of President Wilson's cabinet, more than a hundred Colored men and women have been lynched, some of them actually burned alive at Waco, a city of Attorney General Gregory's home state, yet we have not observed in the press, daily or weekly, secular or non-secular, where Attorney General Gregory, or any one connected with the present national administration, had wired or wrote for the facts. But when the I. W. W. an organization that has defied the law of the land—an organization that has resorted to dynamiting murder and arson—that has preached anarchism boldly and broadly—an organization some of whose members had to be deported because of their rank anarchistic propaganda—is made to know the old Mosaic law, of "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth"—when one of its leaders is lynched, our eminent attorney general quickly calls for the facts. More than a hundred defenseless Colored men and women have been made to pay the penalty for being colored since Mr. Gregory's membership of President Wilson's cabinet. More than a hundred of these people of our blood have been ushered into the presence of their Maker before their time—ruthlessly murdered—burned in a manner as to make the Spanish Inquisition of centuries ago read like innocent tales from Grecian mythology—and yet Attorney General Gregory, the learned lawyer from that veritable Sodom and Gomorr ah—Texas—held his tongue, closed his mouth and rested his pen. It makes a difference whether the man lynched is white or black. However we seek a doubtful consolation in that biblical assurance---"The Lord will repay.---Ex. Supreme Lodge (Continued from page 1) Paducab, Ky.; Colonel Rev. E. L. Gilliam, chaplain-in-chief, Columbus, Ohio; Brig. General J. Clay Smith, D. C.; Brig. General John R. Nowell, South Carolina; Brig. General F. O'Harras Miller, Kansas; Brig. General Chas A. Pratt, Florida; Brig. General James H. Waters, Indiana; Brig. Gen. James M. Lawrence, Illinois; Brig. General Wm. W. Wilson, Kentucky; Brig. General Louis E. Williams, Maryland; Brig. General Ellie McCary, Michigan; Brig. General Wm. H. Butler, Missouri; Brig. General Preston Taylor Tennessee; Brig. General S. C. Pryce, Arkansas; Colonel J. M. Richardson, Michigan; Colonel Wm. H. Ford, Ohio; Colonel J. Howard Cook, Pennsylvania; Colonel Benjamin Brown, Illinois; Colonel Harry Bum, Illinois; Colonel Edw. S. Kimbrough, Illinois; Colonel Frank B. Powell, Illinois; Colonel H. H. Biggs, Illinois; Colonel Wm. Tibbs, Pennsylvania; Colonel Joseph H. James, Florida; Colonel Thomas P. Pierson, Oklahoma; Colonel Lewis E. Moseley, Georgia. Honorable Chas. A. Cottrell, Supreme Representative of Toledo, Ohio, was Collector of the Port of Hawaii, under President Taft. Major W. P. Kemp, of Detroit, is editor and publisher of "The Detroit --- NOTES TION RATES: $1.50 1.00 .50 .00 Furnished on Request 2 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under Bet; Chicago office, Frost & Frost Boyce Building Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life an unusual interest to St. Louisans, we to such a large gathering from us. They come with hearts open, hard our entreaties to come to the time and they have been shown, we had expected: true men and men of the race; disseminating the Their condnct, while in our those chords of, "Friendship, have held us together for these been one of pleasure to us. Noth-er to prevent, has been permitted of pleasure. us, good bye ye gallant uniform Court of Calanthe. Good bye, our stay was limited. Our reser- not been exhausted. WE HAVE leader, was lynched at Butte, Mont. Gregory, a native of Texas, by press, lost no time in wiring the or the Butte district to send all was entirely right and proper, for Gregory's term of office, as a mem- tor, more than a hundred Colored men, some of them actually burned General Gregory's home state, press, daily or weekly, secular or general Gregory, or any one con- laboration, had wired or organized that has defied the that has resorted to dynamiting anarchism boldly and broadly members had to be deported propaganda---is made to know or an eye and a tooth for a tooth'-hed, our eminent attorney generalless Colored men and women for being colored since Mr.ent Wilson's cabinet. More than blood have been ushered into their time---ruthlessly murdered the Spanish Inquisition of cents from Grecian mythology---and the learned lawyer from that veri- Texas--held his tongue, closed hi-er the man lynched is white or not faithful consolation in that biblical-....Ex. Leader." Thirty uniformed men and twenty others came from Michigan, major Kemp stated that "The Detroit leader" enonated a valuable silver cup for one of the drill prizes. Captain Elizabeth Moore, of the Progressive Dairy Company, No. 1 (Cincinnati, or Cincinnati, Ohio, is composed among the officers during reviews and dress pursues. Captain Frank Cullen, of Ormana, New, states that two chirus of his company has been granted into the army, and the men had to remain at home to appear before the exemption boards. Adjutant Turner is at the Des Moines Training Camp. Miss Georgia Belle Jones, teacher in English, at Tuskegee, is among the distinguished visitors. Colonel Henry Allen Boyd, editor of "the Nashville Globe," made the Argus Building his business headquarters while here. Colonel Boyd is also secretary of the Sunday School Congress; assistant secretary National Baptist; Publishing Board and secretary of the National Negro Press Association as well as a director in the Standard Lif Insurance Company. Mayor Kiel and Comptroller Nolt reviewed the Pythians at the campgrounds Thursday afternoon. A ban of 140 men furnished the music. The Booker Washington Theater has a Bell phone, Bomont 2208, install for the convenience of its patrons. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS S. W. GREEN, Supreme Chancellor ing the week Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Nashville, Tn and his two Dr. Roberts, Chas. Coving Mr. John Y. Beautiful sou visitor. Seve the house g failed to sec Souven Ca S. W. GREEN, Supreme Chancellor Last Daylight Boat Excursion This is positively the last All Day Excursion this season. Every one who has not been on a boat this summer should not miss this one. Every body is going, why not you, on the All Day Excursion given by the Automobile Drivers' Club, Monday morning August 27, on the beautiful Steamer Grey Eagle, to Riverside Park. The boat will stop going and coming, at Alton. Boat leaves foot of Olive St., at 9:00 a.m. Committee: Harry Dore, Sam Shepard, Eddie Johnson, Eddie Washington, Allen Stinson, Robert Anderson, Elmer Pettus, George Dore, Claude Williams, Jno. Ray, George Hoops, Chas. McDonald, Jesse D. Raybon, Wm. Harvey, Leroy Martin, Memphis, Too Sweet, Willis Lewis, Jessie J. Johnson, master of ceremonies. MOONLIGHT BOAT EXCURSION Wait for the record breaker, every body is going on the last popular Moonlight Excursion, given by the Famous Academy Boys and Girls, Monday evening, August 27, on the beautiful steamer, Grey Eagle. The boat will leave the foot of Olive St. at 9:00 p. m. Music will be furnished by the Great Western Band. The Committee will make this excursion one long to be remembered. Admission 35 cents. Jesse J. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies. Day and Night Picnic. There will be barrets of fun for every one who attends the Big Day and Night Picnic at St. Charles, Mo. given by the Academy Boys and Girls, Saturday September 1st, at St. Charles Park. There will be plenty of refreshments on the grounds; amusements of all kinds. Potato race, sack races, fat men's race, rooster chases, boys' race, girls' race and dancing. Music will be furnished by the Great Western Band. Admission to the park free. 'Automobile service from the car to the park. Take Wellston or Hodiamont car to Wellston, then take St. Charles car. Baseball will be in charge of Mr. Oscar Bourne and Dr. T. J. Jackson, of St. Charles. Committee; Walter Carter, Harry Johnson, Paul Robinson, Walter Fearance, Ernest Moore, Harley Walker. Jesse J. Johnson, master of ceremonies. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH St. James kept up its record in attendance last Sunday. The large audience was well repaid by listening to a well prepared sermon delivered by Rev. Geo. W. Williams. The evening worshipers had a delightful surprise in the special music rendered by the Junior Choir. Prof. Gerald Tyler who is training the young people presided at the organ. "Men's Day," will be observed at St. James, Sunday, August 26th. There will be special music by a male choir. Dr. W. H. Peck, who is fresh from his vacation, will deliver a message especially prepared for the occasion in the morning. Those who know Dr. Peck, can appreciate what is in store for them. Prof. A. E. Mclone of Poro College, will be the speaker at the evening service. The "Usher Board" are putting forth every effort to make this a "Big Day." Come to both services and bring a friend. "Women's Day" will be observed Sunday September 2nd. Program in the next issue of the Argus. We shall expect to see you at St. James next Sunday. AT PORO COLLEGE Mr. and Mrs. Malone, the proprietors, showed their usual hospitality to the visitors and delegates with special entertainments at the college, and auto tours of the city. They had as their house guests dur- A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER and GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFR. CC. 1113 Clark St. Evanston, Ill ```markdown ``` ing the week: Dr. W. A. Thompson, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dr. R. W. Allen, Chattanooga; Mr. T. Clay Moore, Nashville, Tenn.; Prof. R. A. Roberts and his two daughters, Quiney, Ill.; Dr. Roberts, Jacksonville, Fla.; Dr. Chas, Covington, Louisiana, Mo.; and Mr. John Young, Pine Bluff, Ark. Beautiful souvenirs were given to each visitor. Several ladies were among the house guests, but the reporter failed to secure their names. The Cascade Studio of 4327 West Belle Pl., is giving away free every Wednesday night, souvenirs to each lady attending. Dancing from 8:00 to 12:00 p. m. Everybody welcome. Ladies 10 cents; gentlemen 15 cents. LANE TABERNACLE SUNDAY SCHOOL TO GIVE TROLLEY OUTING A rare treat is promised the Sunday schools throughout the city, Thursday evening, August 30, as Mr. P. E. Ross, superintendent of Lane Tabernacle Sunday School announces that on this date everything will be in readiness for the Grand Trolley Outing, to be given for the enjoyment of every faithful Sunday school worker. Lane Tabernacle teachers are preparing to take care of a large crowd. Every one welcome. Special invitations have been extended to the following: St. James A. M. E. Metropolitan, Union Memorial, Antioch, Central Baptist, St. Paul A. M. E., MePheeters Presbyterian, St. Mark's A. M. E., Pleasant Green Baptist. Special invitations have been extended to several organized classes. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE Resolution of condolence from Pride of the West Lodge No. 1 K. of P. In memory of the late Sir Knight John H. Hays, a Past Chancellor of this lodge, and who was honored with many positions of trust in which he served with honor to himself and credit to the lodges. Whereas it has pleased the Supreme Chancellor of the Universe to remove from our midst the late Sir Knight John H. Hays and whereas it is but just and fitting that recognition of his many virtues should be had. Therefore, Be it resolved by Pride of the West Lodge on the register of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as No. 1, that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn the loss of our dear brother, who has been taken from us. Resolved, That in the death of Sir J. H. Hays this lodge laments the loss of a Sir Knight who was ever ready to offer the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed, an active member of the order whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity. A friend and Sir Knight who was dear to us all. A citizen, whose upright and noble life was a standard of emulation to his fellows. Resolved that the heart felt sympathy of this Lodge be extended to his family in their bereavement. Be it further resolved that these resolutions be made part of the records of this Lodge and a copy sent to the family, also a copy to be sent to the Official Organ of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Missouri N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A. Wm. H. Goff, K. R. & S. Thos. Hanger, C. C. E. L. C. CLUB MATINEE DANCE Before going to war, enjoy one day of pleasure with your sweethearts and wives at the Matinee Dance given by the E. L. C. Club, at Pythian Hall, Labor Day, September 3, 1917. Music by Great Western Band. Admission 25 cents. Ocie Calhoun, president; Mary Lewis, treasurer; Idelle Hubbert, secretary. ROSCO CONKLIN SIMMONS AT THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday night Mr. Simmons, the noted orator, will speak in the Central pulpit on the subject: "A Layman's Comment on The Golden Rule of Jesus." It will be, in the nature of a patriotic service. Christianity and patriotism are the dual truths which need to be impressed at this hour. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. All persons who lost relatives at E. St. Louis should file their claims at ones. Murphy Bldg., E. St. Louis or St. Louis office, 9th and Leoust St. Those who have left the city should apply to the nearest office in their community. All claims will be immediately paid. First to own and operate Headstone Monument Business. First to run an Automobile Funeral. First and Only Negro to Own and Operate an Ambulance for Colored People. THE MOTOR CAR WE GIVE BEST SERVICE You Need No Longer call Upon White People for An Ambulance And Be Refused 1 Tombstones Furnished from $8.50 up. Any Design, Emblem or Size BELL; BOMONT 2220 CENTRAL 6322 Complete Pierce Arrow Equipment, Hearse, Limousines Ambulance, Automobile Funerals Furnished at same rate as horse drawn. L. S. WILLIAMS & SON, Undertakers and Embalmers 3232-34 PINE ST. ST, LOUIS, MO. AUTO SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT Branch Office, 133 Main Street, Kirkwood, Mo. FIRST In Everything A. B. L. S. WILLIAMS, Jr. M. B. L. S. WILLIAMS First Negro in St. Louis to ever Peddle a Basket of Coal. To open and operate an exclusive horse shoeing shop. To run a huckster wagon. First to hold City Undertaking work. SOCIETY Dr. D. W. Irving and Prof. Brown, of Memphis, are guests of Prof. and Mrs. R. H. Cole, 4210 West Belle. Mrs. J. W. Bonner, of the Douglas Hotel, entertained from 4 to 6 Wednesday, August 22, in honor of Mrs. Bruce, who is visiting in the city. Mrs. Lottie Johnson, 2833 Lawton, entertained from 4 to 6 Wednesday, August 22, in honor of her niece, who is her guest. Miss Fay Harper, of Peoria, is the guest of the Misses Casey on Vermont Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Evans, 4210 W. Belle, are expecting a return visit from Miss Olive Sasportas, of Orangeburg, S. C., Sunday, August 26. Mrs. Perle Clay and daughter, 4063 West Belle, have returned from an Illinois visit. Mrs. E. Gordon, 4419 W. Belle, assisted by Mrs. Jones, entertained Friday from 3 to 7 in honor of Pythian visitors. General Jackson and party motored from Chicago. One of the members was Miss Gonzoles Porter, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jefferson, 4324 West Belle. Mr. Henry Rhoden prosperous undertaker, of Springfield., Ill., was a pleasant visitor at the St. Louis Argus. Mr. Louis Thompson of Cape Girardeau is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kennedy, 4439 West Belle. Mr. Thompson is a cousin to Mrs. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank West, 4361 Labadie Ave., are expecting Miss Corinne Saunders of Kansas City to be their guest in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jefferson and little son Thomas Alva Jr., have returned from Sparta, Ill., where they spent their vacation. Mrs. J. B. Boyd and daughter, little Marguerite, of Nashville, Tenn., are the guests of Mrs. Della Denton, 4056 West Belle. The All Saints Parish district visitors will give a "garden party" at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ross, of Goode Ave., on the evening of August 30. Mrs. T. L. Otey and Mrs. Mamie Davis, of Pine Bluff, Ark., are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Reed, of 3933 Finney Ave. Col. J. H. Ringgold, of the National Military Home, Marion, Ind., is the guest of Wm. P. Dye, 3311½ Laclede. Mrs. Jessie Parks Jones, 4447a Cottage Ave., is attending the Grand Session of the U. B. S. and S. M. T. Lodge, at Lexington, Mo., the past week. She reports a prosperous session. Miss. Clara Hill and mother, of 4179 West Belle Pl., who have been out of the city spending their vacation, have returned home, reporting a very pleasant trip. Mrs. A. Walker of Chicago, Ill., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Geo. A. Smith, 3337 Lawton Ave. Mr. James Mosely of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting his sisters, Mesdames Francis Nelson and Emma White, 2623 Wash St. Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Scales, 2712 Lawton Ave., have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Strickland of Chicago, Ill. Gay Street Mission, 1212 Gay St. Preaching, 11:00 Sunday morning; Sunday school 1:00 p. m., Epworth League 7:00 p. m., preaching, 8:00 p. m. Class meeting every Thursday evening, 8:00 p. m. Rev. J. H. Payne, pastor. Mr. W. D. Thompson, of 2712 Lawton Ave., entertained a number of little friends with a birthday party, in honor of his little daughter, Miss Clarabelle Thompson. August 19. All expressed themselves as having enjoyed the evening. The Culture Art Club entertained with an outing at Forest Park, last Thursday. A delightful time was spent by all. Mae Etta Steele, reporter. Prof. and Mr. H. B. Wallace, of Carthage, Mo., were the guests of Mrs. L. Reynolds, 2942 Clark Ave., Sunday August 19. Mrs. Wallace will be remembered as Miss Genora Anderson. Miss Bessie Johnson, 4318 Garfield Ave., is visiting relatives at Chicago, Ill. Dr. Charles D. Wickham, Grand Chancellor of Oklahoma; Dr. H. W. Comrade, Past Grand Chancellor, and Mr. Thomas J. Gentry also of Oklahoma, are the house guests of Mrs. J. C. Cheney, 4210 W. Cote Brilliante. Misses Julia and Lucile Walton, 4285 Cottage Ave., who have been the guests of their sister, Mrs. D. W. Douglas., Denver, Colo., are visiting friends at Colorado Springs. Mrs. D. Goodall, of 2821 Lawton Ave., spent a week at Princeton, Ky., as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tinsley, Mrs. Josephine Barker, Miss Mary Tinsley, parents and sister of Mrs. Sarah Tinsley, 6224 Washington Ave., of this city. Mrs. Goodall reports a pleasant visit. Mr. W. L. Anderson, Supreme Representative; Dr. W. T. Nelson, Grand Chancellor of Ohio, both of Cincinnati, and Hon. Chas. Cottrill of Toledo, former collector of Port, at Honolulu, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Crockett, 4214 West Belle Pl., during the Supreme Session. Mrs.Addie Mosley who has been the guest of Miss Warren, 3111 Laclede Ave., departed for Louisville Ky., her former home, on business. Mr. W. S. Willis, grand chancellor of Waco, Texas, and wife, Doctors J. W. Anderson, Dallas, Texas, A. S. Jackson, secretary of Board of Education, A. M. E. Church, Dallas, Texas, are the guests of Prof. Gilliam, 4369 West Belle Pl. Misses Maudelle McMurray and F. Woods have opened a hairdressing parlor at 2810 Laclede Ave., and will be pleased to have their friends call. Mrs. Julia Bramlette, of Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Simpson, 2400a Goode Ave., during the K. of P. Encampment. She will return to her home August 29. Mme. Jas. Blue, teacher of Wheatley School and Mrs. C. P. Jackson, of Poplar Bluff, Ark., correspondent of the St. Louis Argus, are the guests of Mrs. Fannie Freeman, 4184 West Belle. Miss Ida Harris, of Hot Springs, Ark., is the guest of Mrs. Marie Baxter, 2727a Market St. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fowler, 2804 Lucas Ave., entertained Mr. and Mrs. Washington of Detroit, Mich, at dinner a few days ago. Miss V. E. Havis, of Pine Bluff, Ark., was the guest of Mrs. Frank Rowland, 4033 Cook Ave. last Tuesday, when enroute to Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. E. J. Bowles, of Chicago, Ill., is visiting her sisters Mesdames E. H. Thomas, 3303 Lawton Ave., and C. C. Carraway, 2413 Goode Ave. Little Bertram Coleman, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Coleman, 1008 N. Newstead Ave., who was shot by Jerome Dupree, August 15, is slowly improving. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sledge, 3945 Fairfax Ave., leaving a fine baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Sammie Harris and family of Birmingham, Ala., have returned home after spending a few days with relatives. Mrs. Leander Harris of 4120a Harris Ave., is able to be out again, after several days' illness. Come and go with us to Ferguson, on our Grand Trolley Outing, Thursday evening, August 30th. Lane Tabernacle Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Kato Holley, 2806 Clark Ave., are rejoicing over a fine baby girl. The Morning Star Class of Lane Tabernacle has challenged the J. C. Price Class of Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church. Both claim they can have the largest number present. All schools are asked to report to their superintendent. All classes having buttons or badges are asked to wear them. Refreshments will be served aboard the cars which will leave Vandeventer and Fairfax Ave., promptly at 8:45 p. m. Another has been added to the great women of Missouri, in the person of Miss S. M. Baker. Miss Baker is formerly of Kentucky. She received her education at Fisk University, Nasaville, Tenn., in which she was successful in leading her class, and specialized at the University of Oklahoma. She comes to St. Louis highly recommended, as well as passing the State Board, making the highest average ever made by a Negro in this state. Prof. Space of Kansas in recommending Miss Baker, said, "Miss Baker possesses those characteristics that make a well trained educated young woman, fit for any community." Miss Sarah Pope, of 2835 Walnut St., has gone to Chicago to spend a couple of weeks visiting her aunt. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Mrs. Nellie Thompson, 1018 Whittier, is attending the Grand Session of S. M. T.'s at Lexington, Mo. Mrs. E. L. Harris and family accompanied by Miss Rose Nelson, are visiting in Danville, Ill. There will be a Grand Concert given under the auspices of W. H. M. Society of St. James M. E. Church, 4212 Papin St., August 30th, at 8:00 p. m. Admission 10 cents. Rev. R. G. Williams, pastor. DEATHS Prudell Gross, Annie Anderson, Leatha Banks, Lula M. Smith, Mary V. McAilk, Georgia Kirk, Leola Wade, Zack Mandenvilt Sam Ashercraft, Walter Farmer, Laura Buchana Mrs. L. A. Lewis, 3129 Pine St., entertained at luncheon a few friends in honor of Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Miller, of Nashville, Tenn. Those present were: Mesdames Dobbins, Picher, Woodfolk and Greene. A pleasant time was reported. Mr. D. R. Ross, of Alexander City, Ala., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, 3208 Pine St. Prof. Jas. E. McGirt of Evanston, Ill., is a St. Louis visitor this week, stopping at Utopia Hotel, 2847 Morgan Street. Mrs. Geo. Lyle, of Philadelphia, who has spent three months with ner parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hedgeman, of 2844 St. Louis Ave., has returned home. Rev. Z. P. Harris was suddenly called to Kansas Wednesday night, owing to the death of his mother. Miss Margaret and Mary Nurse, of Lafayette, Ind., are visiting their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A. Worders, 3126a Clark. Mrs. Samuel Tate, of 4591 St. Ferdinand Ave., is still very ill. Her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Dodge, of San Diego, Cal., was called to her bedside. Miss Carrie Taylor, 3958 West Belle, entertained with a dinner party Thursday evening, in honor of Mr. Hugh Wallace, of Carthage, Mo., who is the guest of Mrs. Randales, of Clark Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Ingram, of West Belle, have as their guests Mesdames Butler and Hayman, of Little Rock, in whose honor Mrs. Ingram entertained ten at breakfast Wednesday morning, including Miss Minnie Beauchamp, of Liberty, Mo., who is the guest of Miss Ethel Hoard. Mrs. Georgianna Cole, mother of, Miss Letitia Cole, 2806 Lucas Ave., and neice, Margaret are spending a few months at their country home, at Webster Groves, Mo. Mrs. Cole is improving rapidly, after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chamblis, of 2002 Lucas Ave., were agreeably surprised by the arrival of Mr. Chamblis nephews, Hugo and Homer Chamblis, who toured here from Mounds, Ill., Sunday afternoon. Their mother and two daughters arrived Wednesday morning and will accompany them back home after the Pythian encampment. Misses Mae and Margaret. Nurse, of Lafayette, Ind., are visiting friends on this city. They were entertained with an Academy party, last Friday night by Misses L. I. Cole, Ivern Hampton, Mattie-Agee and Mrs. Etta White. Mr. Jas. W. Grant and the Orpheus Academy were highly complimented by them. Mrs. A. B. Morris, Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. J. H. South of Chicago, Ill., who are attending the K. of P. En-campment are the guests of Mrs. Effe Bush, 4234 Ct. Brillanthe Ave., and Mrs. Virginia M. Allen, 3030 Lawton. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bolden, 5120 Indiana Avenue, and Miss Marguerite Nelson, 5127 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill., are spending a few days in St. Louis, en route home from a three weeks' visit in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mrs. Alice Vennn, of Chicago, has has returned home, after a visit with her niece, Mrs. Kemper, 4600 Lindell, who has been ill for two weeks. Miss Willie May Kemper has returned to St. Louis on account of the sickness of her mother. Miss Lillie Smith, 4327 West Belle Pl., gave a picnic last Sunday in Carondelet Park. Those present were: Misses Hunter, Annie Mae Hill, Jesse Herndon, Leslie Taylor, Annie Mae Washington, Alma Braxton, Gertrude Harris, Messra, Hunter, G. and H. Ricks, M. and S. Shotwell, Frank Tennison, Chester Moore, Dorsey, Bert Harper, Wm. White, H. Calhoun and A Young. All expressed themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening, after which they assembled at the Cascade Studio. BLAKE-PARKER NUPTIALS Mr. Richard Blake, of Festus, Mo., and Mrs. Rosa Parker, 2842 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, were married at Kinloch Park, Mo., at the M. E. Church, Thursday August 16th, at 4:00 p. m. Rev. L. E. Reynolds officiated. The marriage of the young couple came as quite a surprise to Lueir many friends. Mrs. Parker has made a number of friends in St. Louis, who wish for them a long and happy life. The bride and groom left on a late train for Festus, Mo., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Parker will be remembered as the widow of the late Frank Parker. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Prudell Gross, 3216 Lawton.....36 Annie Anderson, Kinloch, Mo.....60 Leatha Banks, 811 N. 17th.....47 Lula M. Smith, 405 S. 15th.....10 mo Mary V. McAllister, 2829 Howard..5 Georgia Kirk, 3129 Adams.....54 Leola Wade, 2849 Franklin.....7 mo Zack Mandenville, 2817 Pine.....56 Sam Asheraft, 1111 N. 22nd.....41 Walter Farmer, 823 Bartle.....26 Laura Buchanan, 2313 Morgan.....50 Leo Perkins, 313 Fair.....35 Willie Jones, 313 Sidney.....32 Jacob Casey, 4336 Sidney.....32 Theo. Stanley, 3039 Lambdin.....13 Baby Braxton, 4124 Finney.....2 David Chalk, Little Rock, Ark.....31 Marguerett Richardson, 109 Channing Cora Steeple, 4227 W. Kenerly.....19 Anna Hemstead, 4061 Finney.....51 Sadie Ford, 2226 Washington.....3 John Cantwell, Jacksonville. Fla.....45 George Winston, 1637 Chestnut..54 Dennis C. Methews, 3019 Marnice. 10 mo Laura Bryant, City Hospital.....16 Turner Garland, 1614 Market.....17 James Payne, 4245 St. Louis.....67 Charles Fuget, 4242 N. Market.....50 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent illness and death of our son, Herbert Rankins, at Macon, Mo., July 22, 1917. We especially, extend our thanks to the friends at Macon, for the beautiful floral offerings. (Signed) Mr. and. Mrs Rankins and family. CARD OF THANKS I desire to thank the many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of my beloved husband, J.-W. Conner, who departed this life August 9, 1917. We especially extend our thanks to Rev. N. L. Smith, Gates & Manuel Co., for their services; and the sympathetic friends for the beautiful floral designs. (Signed) Mrs. J. W. Conner We wish to thank our many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent illness and death of our beloved Leo Perkins, who departed this life Thursday August 16, 1917. We especially wish to thank Mr. W.-C. Gordon, Undertaker, for his excellent services, and the kind and sympathetic friends for the beautiful floral offerings. The remains were taken to Brunswick, Mo., accompanied by her brother, Horace-Erickson and Mrs. Lucy Brown, 2331A Wash St. In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Allen, who departed this life three years ago, today, August 25, '1914. Life's duties o'er, at rest, While we must journey on; The cares, the burdens, that oppressed The busy days are gone. Sadly missed by daughters and granddaughter; Miss Mary E. Johnson, Mrs. Carrie Taylor and Mrs. Lida Wilson, daughters; Miss Mary Wilson, granddaughter. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father; Samuel Jones, who departed this life August 6, 1917. We especially wish to thank Rev. B. F. Abbott for his consoling remarks and Mr. L. S. Williams for his efficient services. (Signed) Mrs. M. B. Jones, wife; Madeline Jones, daughter. We wish to extend our thanks to our friends and United Sisters No. 1, for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our sad bereavement of our beloved wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, Mary C. Johnson. We extend our special thanks to Doctors G. B. Key and Slaughter for their kind attention; the Reverends B. F. Abbott, and A. L. Reynolds for their conselling words; pallbearers and Russell Undertaking Co. for their excellent services. Wm Johnson, husband; Willie Johnson, stepson; Luev J. Madison, mother; Clara Thomas, Naomi Cross, sisters; Wm. Madison, brother. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phones: Delmar 922; Lindell 5690 4107 Finney Ave. The members of the Melrose Art Club gave their indoor picnic at the home of Mrs. J. Alexander, 3445 Pine St. After the guests had arrived table-cloths were spread and every one was seated on the floor. The table was then laden with some of everything in season. After every one had been served abundantly, with ice cream and cake, members and guests were favored with several musical selections by a string orchestra. Visitors were: Messrs Burton, Dinham, H. McClain, Duvall, Saunders, Pittman, Hayman and Alexander. Mesdames Marshall, Hayman, Ewing, Pittman, Hinkle, Bright and Hall. Fourteen members were present. All expressed themselves as having had a delightful time. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Sallie King, 3095 Finney Ave., September 7th. Mrs. Bell Duvall, president; Mrs. Julia Alexander, secretary; Mrs. Marie Burton, reporte CARD OF THANKS IN MEMORIAM CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS The Slaughter System FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE System taught by mail or at College For further information, write the SLAUGHTER SYSTEM By Mrs. usie M. Williams. Lunches of All Kind. Hot Dinner Served 25c. Home Cooking and Clean Service. Mme. J. Nelson FIRST CLASS ME Moody's Saloon, Rat 3 2 LACL By Mrs. usie Lunches of All Kind. Hot Cooking and Complimentary Parties to Men Going to War JOHN H. BURKE JAS. W. GRANT The New Orpheus Academy, which was closed, Wednesday and Friday nights this week on account of the Supreme Lodge, K. of P. sessions, will reopen next Wednesday night, August 29. On that date and also on Friday, the 31st, complimentary parties will be given in honor of the men going to war. Patrons of the Academy, and their friends, are requested to attend on those evenings and tender patriotic farewell to the boys that have been called to the front by Uncle Sam. STUDY GERMAN LANGUAGE Prof. L. Baker, the great instructor of the German Language, is now located at 2600 Wash Street, where he will be pleased to give anyone instructions who may desire. Private lessons also given. Call or write. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished third floor-room to gentleman or man and wife. Modern conveniences. Telephone. 4056 W. Belle. FOR SALE—Three-room cottage on a fifty-foot lot for $1,400. Cash payment $100. An eight-room Lawton Avenue house for $2,500. Hutchins Inge, 2645 Lawton Ava. --- Missouri S, EARN MONEY OK TELLS HOW GROW HAIR Don't struggle along in uncongenial employment with long hours and short pay. Educate yourself to do work that has little competition; isn't it better to spend a half hour daily and quality yourself to do work that everyone else cannot do. The fields are large. ELOSO MAIR GROWER 50 per box Cures all scalp diseases stops the hair from falling out or breaking off, gives new life and abundant growth. Instructions by mail or in person. Diplomas to Graduates. Agents wanted everywhere, don't delay, write today. A penny will do it Eloso Hair Grower MANUFACTURED MME. J NELSON ONLY BY PRESIDENT OF Eloso College Co., 21 S. Compton Ave. ST. LOUIS, MO. DEALS SERVED AT Mathskeller and Garden ALEDE AVE. Je M. Williams. Hot Dinner Served 25c. Home Clean Service. THE ONLY NEGRO IN MISSOURI PROPRIETOR OF A PIANO STORE A Chas. H. Watkins Chas. H. Watkins, proprietor of the only piano store in Missouri run by a Negro, has this to say to prospective buyers: You will make no mistake when you step into my store and investigate my marvelous bargains in pianos, talking machines and player pianos. My show rooms are small, but in my headquarters I have hundreds of bargain that will fit anyone's pocketbook. Just name your proposition and I will gladly take care of you, no matter how small or how large. I show piano players from $300 to $1,000, uprights from $50 to $500. Terms to suit. Phone Bomont 1792-W for me or call at my store. C. H. Watkins, 2905 Laclede. A NEW OPENING A Race Man Appointed Salesman for the Union Electric Light and Power Company. This move may well be considered a return for race business. Electricity all other methods of lighting, both in home and office or other business places. For rates and other information call C. Arthur Lewis, salesman, Lindell 6237W or Main 3220, sales department. Watch this paper for economy talks on safe, sane and cheaper lighting. Page 0 Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. MRS. S. B. WOODFOLK 4174 W. Belle, Lindell 6352 Will call and fit you up in a La Frances Corset made to order. Front and back laces. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room to Christian gentleman. 4209aW Finney Ave. Phone Lindell 5273.R 8-3-4. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms; strictly private; suitable for man and wife. 2727 Lawton Ave. 8-3-4. FOR 'RENT—Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences; couple or gentlemen preferred. 3314 Franklin Ave. 8-3-4. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished third floor front room; all modern conveniences. 4052 West Belle. Phone, Lindell 2823 R. 8-3-4. FOR SALE.—Five room brick cottage; hot and cold water; gas and bath, cheap. For particulars call to see owners at 3533 Cozena Ave. 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 rooms, second floor flat, with combination fixtures, bath and furnace. 4464 West Belle. Apply 722 Chestnut, Room 311, 10 to 12 a.m. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms with modern conveniences, Couple or gentlemen. 829 N. Leonard Av. (8-17-4). FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms; gentlemen preferred. 4329 W. Belle. (8-17-4). FOR RENT.—Large, neatly furnished rooms with modern conveniences. 4268 West Belle Place. (8-17-4). FOR RENT.—Large, light front rooms to desirable people; all conveniences. 4271 West Belle. (8-17-1). FOR RENT.—Furnished room with all conveniences. Call Lindell 2304 W. 4318 Cote Brilliante Ave. (8-17-4). SITUATION WANTED—Position wanted by lady, pianist. Call Bomont 2845-W. (8-17-8). SITUATION WANTED.—By competent typist with reference; willing to do job work, will furnish paper. Call at 4216-W Labadie Ave. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms; gentlemen with clerical positions preferred. Phone Lindell 2267. 4300 West Belle. 8-3-12. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room for gentleman only. Board if desired, 4258W Garfield. (7-27-4.) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room for gentlemen. Phone, Lindell 4287-R. FOR RENT.—Four neatly furnished rooms with all conveniences; gentlemen preferred. 4436 West Belle Pl., or phone Forest 7899-J. (8-24-17). FOR RENT.—Nearly furnished room to respectable man and wife or single gentleman; no others need apply. 4447 West Belle Pl., or phone Forest 6807. (8-24-4). FOR SALE.—House and lot; lot 62 by 125 feet; three rooms furnished, one-half block from car line. Take Kirkwood-Ferguson car, get off at Newport Avenue. Address No. 6 Newport Ave., or phone Webster 1512. P. B. College. (8-24-3). FOR RENT.—Nearly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences; gentlemen preferred. Phone Colfax 1534-W. 3004 Vine Grove Ave. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences 3228 Pine Street FOR RENT—Unfurnished room and use of kitchen to middle aged widow without children. 1030 N. Leffingwell. Home at 5:30 p. m. (8-17-2.) FOR RENT Splendid location, suitable for any business. Corner Goode and Eastern Avenues. Also modern 4 and 5 room flats. Rent reasonable. S. WERNER, 3628 Olive WANTED Elderly Colored Man and wife to keep house, tend lawn, garden and driving horse, for a bachelor at a country home. Give references in first letter. Address Homeridge Farm. Jerseyville, Ills. WONDERFUL Spirit Medium RETURNED FROM INDIA Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khronus is now an honorary professor of the University of Indianapolis. Prints of India and is recognized by the profession as the leader of Occult Science. President of the Medium World Association. He tells you exactly what troubles you can expect to face. You should know; to charm, facinate; to how to control conditions to gain your wish in business, love or marriage to win the love of app one, even miles away from him and you will be amazed. You should know, or make no charge. Call and see for yourself. All business acutely confidential. Medium developed. 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TENNESSEEANS IN ST, LOUIS Visitors, Life of Pythian Encampment 7°" orcs 2°" WANS ee Brees al wee - SAS ee ; ee 7 Ss Oe o i eS ae BS ecm Ae ek: tea ‘ Satan! iia a ae Sn a een oh Seer: eS = Say ae ge ee - ee ae Be | x pee > Sor | a 0 ee 4 * be . | Bi: ee a ee a : : He Be a ? : 3 Rane a S ae 3 = pi a bees ee x A Se cree ASST SIRE aly Spee aN PR ere Ne ee Tee Se Ee | ' SIR KNIGHT-BRIG. GEN. PRESTON TAYLOR Of the U. R. of Nashville, Tenn. es ~ Gen. Taylor is here with four companies and his staff officers from the Volunteer state. He is one of the leadifig’ business “men of the South and is worth over two biindred thousan ‘He owns Greenwood Park andGreenweod Cemetery. Bitihave forty acres. + ; * Not since the St. Louis Expositio’, held here some years ago, has the city of St, Louis entertained at one ‘time 80 many prominent Tennesseeans at the same time, as have been in the city: this Past week, In the language or Heary Allen Boyd, who is hereon. the staff of General Preston Taylor, ‘We: are here from Memphis on the west to Bristol on theeast, ready to stand up for the true principles of Pythianism and to push forward .the work now déing so nobly done by the several states.’” It has just been learned that Colonel Boyd had to leave camp ‘Thursday night, ag be had to deliver several lec- tures on Front Line Sunday School Work, in the states of Missiesippi, Ala- ama, then: back to Missouri and IIh- nois before going to the National Bap- tist Convention, which meets at Atlan: ta, Ga, September 5 to 11, Others who will make up the two hundred who came from Tennessee, are the following from Nashville: ars. Lu- la Boyd Launders, Mra. Preston Tay: Jor, Miss Emma Joc Cockrell, Mrs Cliney White, Majer Geo. Hall, Col. Vaughn, Sir Knight Fred Ewing, ‘Bir Kaigtt JP. Crawford, Grand Chan- cellor; Sir Knight A. W. Fight, Grand Deputy; Sir Knight Eugene Richard- son. Major Wm. Jenkins, First Battal- lion, First Regiment Tennessee, reports officers as follows: Captains H. J. -Hal- ey, E, Waterhouse, R. Hudson; Lieu: tenants, LM McWhorter, L. Wal: lace; Sergeants, T. Morris, Willix Bol- ey, Geo. Wilson, J. Lake, Chas, Nobles; ‘Corporals Wm. Brown, R. B. Aleran- der, Sir Knight Julius Williams, Dr. R W. Allen, Dr. W. A. Thompson, Mr. . & ay ea ee aoa j a Sa) te 2 Py ? DR. J. P. CRAWFORD Grand Chancellor K. of P. Jurisdie tion of Tennessee and Supreme Rep resentative. De. Crawford bas. served as G. C. for eight veers, Seprene, Representative from the Live wires Fall in. " Major. George Hall, Adj...Wm, Puckett oe : Seok Sater, cater "Quartermaster W. H. Patton, Commisary Subsistance G. W. Me Farrow Allen, of Unattanooge, ‘Ven. nessee, + Representatives of Memphis, Tennes see are: Col. Wm. Jenkins, Captain J..W. Smith, Licutenant Robert Strong, 8, J. Oliver, First. Sergeant; Jesse Brown, Second Sergeant; , Garfield ‘Thornton, 8. J. Thoinas, Robt. Mobin, Fuller Purdy, Andrew Lott, Ben Hol: land, H. J. Porter, R. EB, Young, M: J, Brown, Lone Star Company No. 7. Knoxville representatives ‘are: Col. John Singleton, Col. Preston Green, Col. J. H. Presneit, Capt.'J. B. Whit: man, Adj. L, Killgore, Maj. C, A. Red- man, Q. Sergeant; 8. Magsby. “Other representatives of Nashville, Tenn., are: Sir. A. W. Fito SMT. Clay Moore, Mrs.. Cornelia Price, Sir Fred Ewing; Mesdames J. P. Crawford, Lu- lu Landers, J. Blaine Boyd and daugh- ter, George *Hali and daughter, Pres- ton Taylor, Clennie: White, Rebecea Lester, representative; Mary Miller, representative; Mamie, Turner, Katie Wilson, A.B. Norris, Ella 'Camon. Misses Georgia Sanders, Anna Dunlap, Nannie Perkins and Rosa White, Dr. Mattie Coleman, Mr. Bud Pettus. Nashyille representatives are: Gen- eral Preston Taylor, Col. H. A. Boyd, Col.C.-H- Vanghn, Mpjor Geo, Hall, Adjt. Wm: Puckett, Lieut. Geo. Me: Clelan, Lieut. SL. Jones, Lient, H. Armstromg, Lieut. A. Clark, First Serg, R. Parris, Second Sergt. A. L. Good, ‘Third Sergeant J. P. Cook, Sergeant E. Z. Jenkins, First: Corporal) J. W. Glenn, Second Corporal W. L.{Jones, Privates C. Marshall, J. Roos, C-Uiles, H. J: Stokard, Wm. Luckoy, A... Stokard, Wm, Stevens, 8. Cole, B. Cla- ton, Wm. Block, E. M. Sattlefield; Lieut. B. B, Lenton, Lieut, Booton Linton. >= . a & , a y Re: Ce . 3 Pog es aoe, : ; 3 ae : a Se ; = E , Se Pe (Bey fe) a S Ej bs i ~ : - Cierra . PE RRS ET SIR KNIGHT COL. HENRY ALLEN BOYD é Post Adj. of U. R.. Tennessee. ~ Col, Boyd was here in the K. of P. Encampment, this week He is also the Secretary of the Sunday School Congress, Assistant Secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board and Secretary of the National Negro Press Association as well as a Director in the Standard Life Insurance Company. Se ae io a ieee de | ero ie Bei An: | = cs y re. E a, i ell a” \ > Ff | FOUR TENNESSEEANS TAKE DEGREE - Smong the important ‘happenings of the Supreme Lodge each session is the conYerring of the:Sixth or Post Chan- cellor’s Degree on thé worthy ones. Hence each state tries to get in as large © number as the lodge will per- mit, MAJOR GEORGE HALL ition ak ee maihing wenn Gh Camp Johnsop is Major George Hull, commanding the First Regiment from Terinessee. Since the volunteer state has shown up so strong at this en campment, it is now said that. Major Hall has entered) the famous Volus teer Company No, 5, In-the competitive drill he fas Lieu: tenant Jones, wha hus been living at Chicago, with him. They are drilling the men from 4 to 8 a.m. There aro ® number of recruits in this company ‘ et a Me | The oath this year was given by Sir 8. W. Green, the 8. C. “There were a large. number present. Those from ‘Tennessee were: Sir 8, W. Buker, Chat. tanooga; Bir. C. 0, Hunter, Columbia; Sir. Henry: Allen’ Boyd and Sir T. Clay Moore, of Nashville. This, it is saig, gives the Volunteer State the’ lead thus fa 6 GENERAL PRESTON TAYLOR SERVES Out at Camp Johnson. this week, a number of states ‘with. their compan: lex were put through a severe test, It is said that Brig. Gen, Preston Tay: Jor was assigned as Field Marshall for Tuesday; and that all of .Tenneasee, Georgia and Missouri were detailed as guardsmen in some way, none being able to explain. ‘The otcr two states fell Short of men; and General Pres- ton Taylor said, “Tennessee can and will gtiard the entire grounds one day and night, without the others.'’ Any investigation shows that the General almost made good his remarks. 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Charles Ray, in a Triangle Special, "THE PINCH HITTER," a great Baseball Photoplay, also, "STINGAREE." Wednesday. "THE FATAL RING," with Pearl White. Thursday. W. S. Hart in "THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE," and "BETWEEN SAVAGE AND BEAST," Wild animal drama. Saturday—Special Vitagraph Pho- toplays. O. Henry's Stories COMET ODEON 21st and Market Sunday, August 26 The white slaver's owa sister a victim. A powerful photo drama with a vital message to every family. EVERY MONDAY BUTH BOLAND, IN "The Neglected Wife" THE RETINA THEATRE TWENTIETH AND MARKET Every Saturday "OFFICIAL WAR PICTURES" Direct from the Front Every Sunday "THE GRAY GHOST" Every Wednesday Little May McAllister in "DO CHILDREN COUNT?" Every Friday Pearl White in "THE FATAL RING" Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Y. W. C. A. swimming classes are growing more popular each week. Younger girls swim mornings and Friday afternoons, older girls and women Thursday evenings. Visitors welcome to classes. Make your winter sweater, muffler or shawl in the Tuesday evening knitting class. Fee, ten cents. The Social Committee, with Miss Iverna Hampton as acting Chairman, held an Open House Reception to the Knights of Pythias visitors Tuesday afternoon from 5 to 7 p.m. Vesper Services are being held each Sunday afternoon in the Assembly Room from five to six. The public is invited. Transient guests in the Association Dormitory are Mrs. L. Taylor, of Tuskegee Inst., and Mrs. Rogers, of Mexico, Mo. The Eight Week Clubs for summer work will soon close. An exhibit of the work done will be shown at the end of this time. EWING AVE. LUNCH Visit the Ewing Avenue Ice Cream Parlor and Lunchery for refreshments and home cooking. J. B. Lumpkins, Prop., 108 S. Ewing Ave. Central 1916 Bomont 2486 S. J. PATTON of GUS SOOTT UNDERTAKING CO. Open day and night. Chapel free. Limousines and carriages furnished for all occasions. 2933 Pine St. St. Louis, Mo. AMUSEMENTS AND SPORT By H. T. M. THEATRES BOOKER WASHINGTON SHOW IS BEST IN MANY MOONS. BIG VAUDEVILLE AND "DAMON AND PYTHIAS" One of, if not the best show that has been seen at the Booker Washington Theatre in many moons, is on the boards this week. Three vaudeville acts of stellar class are vicing with the magnificent drama "Damon and Pythians," in offering the feature attraction. Boots Hope, an altogether different type of comedy monologist, opens the show with a prize line of real humorous and original sayings. As a prevaricator, he is without a peer. He has a machine gun vocabulary which shoots out words faster than the ear can record. His act goes big, all through and closes in a storm with a parody on "Walking the Dog." Downs and Gomez compose another team that is the best ever. This couple tons a singing act with a repertoire of classic selections such as "Misseree from I Trovatore," "Sextette from Lucia," "My Rosary," "Annie Laurie," "Believe Me" and "Sunshine of Your Smile." It can be said for these singers that they have the honor of being the first to win the unanimous approval of a Booker Washington audience, with an all classic repertoire. Mr. Downs and Miss Gomez both have highly developed voices and marvelous control. Their renditions are being appreciated by fervent applause. Daniels and Davis, another mixed team, close the show. They sing and dance and have several lines of humorous dialogue. "Mississippi Cabaret," a song and sensational dance finale takes the house by storm. The drama, "Damon and Pythias," is all that it was claimed to be; a beautiful story of Universal Friendship, fascinatingly and dramatically told. It is plainly pictured and can be understood by all. Many thrilling scenes, wonderful acting and a tender love story holds interest from start to end. Matinees Saturday and Sunday, and night shows will close the excellent week's program. HART AT THE MOVIE Deluged by requests of many of his patrons, Manager F. James, of the regular program, giving the patrons of decided to show W. S. Hart photoplays although it is against his policy to repeat pictures. He will show every Thursday for a few weeks, some of Hart's great screen successes commencing with "The Devil's Double," for Thursday August 30. This is Hart's greatest and will be shown in addition to the regular program, giving the patrons of the theater and airdome an unequaled bill of photoplays every Thursday. NOBLE JOHNSON IN A NEW PLAY "The Law of Nature," a new three reel play, starring Noble Johnson the famous. Negro screen star, will be shown at the Booker Washington Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 13, 14 and 15. Motion Pictures Of The Pythian Military Parade AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND -SUNDAY NEXT WEEK Motion pictures of the big Pythian Military Parade, which traversed the streets of St. Louis Friday morning, will be shown at the Booker Washington Theater Friday, Saturday and Sunday next week, August 31, September 1, 2. The pictures were taken under the supervision of Mr. Turpin and will be complete. The vaudeville bill, beginning Monday will consist of Houze and Houze in an entirely new act; Ewings and De Lyons in a comedy and singing act; Eva La Rue, a singer; Boykins and Jenkins in a song, dance and comedy mixture. WONDER-HAIR GROWER Grows hair on bald heads in thirty days, or money refunded. Write Francis Baker, the scalp specialist, 920 South Trinity St., Mexico, Mo. LADY PARTNER WANTED A highly respected man desires a lady with some capital to take an interest in an established, paying business. All evening 7 and 8. 2834 Clark Ava. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS BOYKINS AND JENKINS Song, Dance and Comedy Mixture CHURCHES CHURCHES J. C. PRICE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church The J. C. Price Sunday School Class of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church has been instrumental in lifting the school to a place never reached before. The class is a little more than six months old, and has a member ship of more than sixty. This class has raised and turned over to the church $100 in ten weeks. The first entertainment was given Wednesday evening, August 15, at the residence of Miss Ioda Hedgemon. It has been said by many to have been the greatest ever given by any Sunday school class in St. Louis. One of the main features of the entertainment was a cake presented by Miss Lillian Harper, beautifully decorated with pink and green leaping with the following inscription: J. C. Price, Class No. 3, Mr. L'D. Bates, Teacher, Dr. H. C. Miles, President; Miss Capitula Tinsley, Secretary; Mr. S. P. Vaught, Treasurer; Miss Lillian Harper, Corresponding Secretary. Our attention has been called to persons assuming our name and representing themselves as a member of this firm, several times, causing us loss of patronage and very much embarrassment. We wish to announce to our many friends and the public in general, that no one has authority to make any arrangements in our behalf. We thank those who have tried to make our business a success in the past. (Signed) W. W. and Wm. C. McDowell, 2218-28 Morgan Street. METROPOLITAN NOTES Bv Miss Viola Stevenson Last Sunday was the new beginning of the great Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. The pastor, Rev. Dr. B. G. Shaw, who had just returned from the Connectional Council at Chicago, Ill., seemed to have returned with renewed vigor and double energy and filled with unusual enthusiasm to push forward the work of the Metropolitan Church with greater zeal than in previous years. His sermons last Sunday were mighty and powerful, so much so that 21 persons were added to the church. The Quarterly Conference despite the busy week of Pythianism was a decided success. The Sunday school is steadily marching on. The superintendent, Mr. Chas. Gaines, is putting forth every effort possible to increase the membership and to make a greater Metropolitan Sunday School. The Banner was won last Sunday by the Metropolitan Class No. 2, with Bro. C. M. Moore as teacher. August the, 26th, is the Contest between the Trustees and Stewards, in an effort to raise needed funds for local purposes. The Rev. J. W. Alstorks, acting Presiding Elder at Metropolitan Church last week, won for himself great laurels for his cool and deliberate manner, and for his fair and impartial ruling, coupled with his extraordinary ability, made himself easily one of the best prepared Presiding Elders, that ever filled the chair in the Metropolitan Church. The wisdom of the purchase of the new Metropolitan Church, with its splendid pool and Parish House, was never demonstrated more clearly than now. The swimming pool is full from morning until 10 o'clock at night. Thursday nights, men with their wives, young men with their sweet-hearts, with special swimming parties, makes the Metropolitan swimming pool one of the most interesting places during the summer and winter. Some of the best- and most influential people in St. Louis are there. Come and see for yourself. Everybody is cordially invited to attend the services and also to visit the church at any time. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1429 No. 12th St. Next Sunday's program is vitally interesting and you cannot afford to miss the rare treats in store for you. Come to our early devotionals at five thirty, and get the surprise of your life in this great city, it will carry you back to the good, old days. At eleven o'clock the Reverend Bro. Parker of East St. Louis, will preach for us; catch this hint and come early. At eight o'clock, Prof. R. H. Cole, our beloved sage, humorist and philosopher will preach. His rare wit, yet trite sayings, need no introduction. If you wish a comfortable seat, you had best come early. The missionary circle meets at three, will you come? THE CENTRAL BASTIST CHURCH ITEMS Pastor Stevens will preach at Central on 'Sunday morning on "'The Greatest Event in The World's History." The Lord's Supper will be observed in the afternoon at three NOTICE EWINGS AND DE LYONS A Comedy and Singing Act HOUZE AND HOUZE Old Favorites in a New Act o'clock. At night-Mr. Roseo Conkling Simmons will speak on the subject, "A Layman's Comment on The Golden Rule of Jesus." Distinguished Christian Workers visiting the city at this time will be presented to the congregation. The entire service will have a bearing upon the Negro's relation to the Government at this time of National crisis. It will be a patriotic service. Christianity and patriotism go hand in hand. A special musical program will be rendered by the choir both morning an night. Pastor Stevens is spending his vacation with his wife and daughter Helen (who is slowly improving) in the country and returning at each weekend to the city. ST. MARK'S A. M. E. CHURCH Services were largely attended at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Pastor Alstork preached interesting sermons at each service. His text Sunday morning was "The Personality of Jesus," Sunday evening, "The Divine Protection of God." The V. C. Endeavor Society is progressing rapidly. The Sunday school picnic has been postponed from August 24, to September 7, on the account of the K. of P. Encampment. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH The members of Leonard Avenue Baptist Church are very glad to report that they as well as friends have done noble work in the great effort to raise $2,000, and they feel sure that such noble work will bring success in the future. Every one who attended the services last Sunday expressed themselves as having enjoyed the services. The rally meetings throughout the week were largely attended. Rev. Dunnavant extends a cordial invitation to all visitors and strangers to worship with us. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH St. Paul A. M. E. Church was crowded last Sunday morning to hear Dr. W. B. Johnson, who has just returned from Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Johnson preached from the 25th chapter of St. Matthews, "Behold the Bridegroom Cometh." Midnight trials together with midnight achievements were beautifully discussed by the able divine, who held the attention of the entire congregation, as he further discussed the fact that trials and crosses are sometimes better than gold; because they try our faith. The Stewardess Board No. 1 will celebrate their twenty-first anniversary, September 27th and 28th. Every member of the A. M. E. Church should be present. All are invited to hear Dr. Johnson, next Sunday morning. The members of Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church enjoyed the usual splendid services last Sunday. Rev. Smith desires to announce that Presiding Elder J. W. Jaceobs will hold his Fourth Quarterly Meeting here next Sunday. This meeting will be the last to be held before the Annual Conference, which convened here. Nov. 2. Members and visitors are asked to be present. Dr. W. B. Johnson and congregation of St. Paul Church, will be present Sunday at 3:00 p. m. Dinner will be served next Tuesday night in the dining room of this church, at 8:00 o'clock. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH A number of visitors enjoyed services at Tabernacle Baptist Church, last Sunday. After listening to the interesting sermon delivered by Bev. Moseley, twelve united with the church from different points south. Rev. Moseley, Bell F. Woods and other members are attending the Berean Convention at St. Charles. Mrs. Dona Bland is very ill. Mme. Bessie Page and Manager Rhodes have returned from their touring trip to Nashville, Teen. They were cheered on their way, in Tennessee and Kentucky. Mrs. A. O. Moseley is visiting friends in Virginia. Echoes from Miss B. L. Harris that her visit to New York is a very pleasant one. She is to visit Connecticut, Long Island and Jamaica, N. Y., then will be wending her way home to prepare for school duties. Atanner last week Miss Mattie McField presented to her parents her flance. Things are interesting on Vermont Avenue. Miss Mayme Taylor was called to Webster Groves, owing to the illness of an uncle. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Fields are still on the sick list, with a slight improvement. Miss Thelma C. Harris has returned, after a pleasant visit to St. Clair, Mo., as the house guest of her cousin, Mrs. Lince Jackson. Quinn Chapel Sunday school picnic was a success. All enjoyed the day. On August 4 the South-End Auxiliary. Club held its annual outing in East Carondelet, the guests of Mesdames H. Vance and M. Alexander. LANE TABERNACLE CARONDELET NEWS THE BAR BOGG'S CAFE 2901 LAWTON AVE. FINEST CAFE WEST OF THE ALLEGHENIES. High Class Cabaret, High Grade Service Individual and Courteous Attention SOUVENIRS FOR LADIES EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT A VISIT MEANS AN ENJOYABLE EVENING OPEN 10:00 A. M. AND CLOSE II: 0 P. M. The Best Ventilated, Cleanest, Coolest And most Comfortable Theatre. 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