St. Louis Argus

HOUSTON POLICE AND SOLDIERS IN RIOT DRAFT OF NEGROES HELD UP BY SOUTHERN PROTEST COLORED MEN ARE ANGERED BY MISTREATMENT Troopers Retaliate After City Officers Assault Corporal On Police Duty. Commanding Officer Unable To Hold Men In Check. Seventeen Killed, Twenty-one Injured. Negro Civilians Not In Outbreak. VOL. VI. NO. 20 HOUST DRAFT O COLORED ARE ANG MIST Troopers Retaliate After Corporal On Poli Officer Unable To Seventeen Killed, Negro Civilians No BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT On Thursday, August 23, a mounted policeman of the City of Houston, in arresting a Negro woman on San Felipe Street, slapped her face. A Negro trooper of the 24th Infantry saw the unmanly act and demonstrated with the officer for what he considered unnecessary violence in striking her. It later developed that the woman had committed the unpardonable crime of failing to inform the officers the whereabouts of some Negro crap shooters, who had been rolling the bones in that particular neighborhood. When the officers asked her about the gaming race men, she was ironing clothes and informed them that, she did not know anything about it. They cursed her and one of the officers slapped her face and placed her under arrest. The race woman states that the soldier committed no offense, but that the officers cursed him and the one who struck and hit her also hit the trooper on the head several times with the butt end of his pistol. He then arrested both the woman and the man and sent them to the police station. When the soldiers first came to this city the commanding officers, together with local police authorities, placed some of the soldiers on military police duty in those sections of the city where the boys of color in khaki frequented. This particular district was one of them and Milam Street was the other. When one of the military policeman of the 24th heard of the soldier's arrest and mistreatment, he accosted the officers to ascertain the trouble, which was his duty, so that he could report it to the camp. This man was Corporal Baltimore, one of the best-behaved men in the entire regiment, according to Major Snow, the erstwhile commanding officer. Instead of giving him the facts in the case, the officer struck Corporal Baltimore over the head with his pistol butt. The corporal being unarmed and with odds against him ran down the streets, the policeman shooting at him as he fled. He took refuge in a nearby residence under a bed. The officer followed him, dragged him out from beneath the bed, used further abusive language to him and struck him several times with his pistol. He then sent him to the police station. Not anticipating any trouble of any serious nature while in the city the commanding officers of the Negro battalion decided to only equip the provos guard on the downtown streets with clubs, since they were only to look after their own men and keep them under control. Corporal Baltimore was within his rights when he attempted to ascertain the trouble. Only on the 11th of August a drunken trooper struck a white National Guardman on Milam Street and one of the non-commissioned officers of the 24th Infantry assisted the local patrolman to place the unruly soldier in the patrol wagon. No further trouble ensued between officers and infantry-men on that beat or anywhere else as a consequence. The commanding officer got in immediate communication with the chief of police last Thursday after the soldiers had been beaten and arrested and while the chief admitted that his men were wrong, according to Major Snow, he did not inform or promise the major what position his department would take in the matter, but suggested that the government could handle the situation as it saw fit, since the mistreatment and abuse had been heaped upon Uncle Sam's property. This seeming dereliction of duty and indifference on the part of police officials angered the soldiers and they then and there made open threats of retaliation. The St. Louis Argus As the shades of evening fell and as the stars began to keep their vigils, a number of the troopers secured rifles and ammunition by main force and marched to the city. bent upon avenging the brutal treatment accorded their men from the police department. It it alleged that Sergeant Vida Henry, Co. 1, 24th Infrantry, was the leader and his dead body was found the following morning a good distance from where the melee took place. Some say that Henry was injured and after coming as far to town as Heiner Street near the West End baseball park to a friend's house, he was denied entrance. Whereupon he told his man to "shift" for themselves as he was going back to camp. After losing his way and having been probably seriously wounded, as well as realizing the severity of his crime, it is also claimed that Henry pulled his pistol and ended his life. Sergeant Henry was born in Louisville, Ky., June 6, 1888; enlisted May 24, 1904; saw active service until his death, having qualified as an expert rifleman during the present year. He was very popular with both officers and men and had made a host of friends among the civilians. When the maddened troopers left the camp the police department was notified by the commanding officers of the Negro camp and local police went out to San Felipe to quell the uprising. The commanding officers also stated that they were unable to hold the men in check and keep them in the camp, so bad was the feeling against the policemen, and in his last interview Major Snow said that it was "near munity." Seventeen Killed, Twenty-one Injured The enraged soldiers shot at every white face practically that they encountered, and as result of their rioting seventeen persons lost their lives and twenty-one were injured. Of those killed four were city policeman and one of the four was a participant in the drubbing administered the troopers during the day which precipitated the outbreak. Two Negro soldiers died as a result of the fiasco and Captain Mattes of an Illinois field artillery company of the National Guard, who attempted to quell the disturbance, was also alain. The other ten were whites, including some white soldiers who went down in an effort to put an end to the deadly march of the dusky troopers. Of the wounded six are Negro ti oper; one having been shot the day succeeding the riot as he attempted to run from the soldiers doing martial duty as he was dressed in civilian clothes. Another, Wiley Strong, was guard over the ammunition tent and was wounded when the soldiers made a raid on it for guns and ammunition. The other fifteen were whites, including several members of the police department. Martial law was immediately declared and all saloons, pool halls, hardware stores and pawnbroker shops were ordered closed and guards placed at all places where firearms and ammunition were sold. In the Fourth Ward where the trouble took place and where the officers were slain, Negroes were not permitted to leave their homes the following day to even go to work. The officials took this step because the soldiers were attiring themselves in citizens clothes and attempting to make their getaway. Despite the reports of many of the whites, the Negro civilians did not participate in the riot and they are not in harmony with the outbreak, but on the other hand they are sorry that the incident occurred in their midst. The entire battalion, together with the arrested troopers, under guard of the 19th Infantry from San Antonio, Texas, left Saturday morning for Columbus, N. M. The other battalions (Continued on page 8.) ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,AUGUST 31,1917. SIMMONS MAKES STRONG PLEA AT CENTRAL BAPTIST An audience that filled Central Baptist church last Sunday night, heard Roscoe Conkling Simmons in a patriotic address. Among other things, the speaker said that the violation of the Golden Rule was the cause of the world's great war, "God teaches even by war, what men refuse to learn by peace." He deplored the lack of brotherly love and declared that Negroes should be treated as other humans and should have a part in the present war. He expressed a hopeful view of the future, saying there will be no Jim Crow after the war is over. He urged his hearers to be of one mind, to unite for the upbuilding of the race and cast aside all differences of opinion and discrimination. ST. LOUIS LOOSES PYTHIAN DRILL CHAMPIONSHIP Mound City Co. C. Wina Class C, and Battle Axe Cadets Also Score. Atlantic City Awarded 1919 Meeting. The Pythian-Supreme Lodge of 1917 and the spectacular Uniform Rank Encompass are now a matter of history, but the events will live long in the pleasant memory of St. Louisans. How many visitors came her during the week, no one can tell, but it is certain that every home of any consequence had one or more guests. It was the most respectable gathering, white or Colored the city has ever had. Not the least disturbance marred the pleasure of the week. It was a demonstration of peace loving citizens that cleared the eyes of their prejudice blinded enemies. The military features closed with prize drills before several thousand spectators at the Coliseum Friday night. the only disappointment to St. Louisans was the fact that Capt. Shakelford's famous champions, Mound City Co. C., was forced to bow to a superior one from Indianapolis. All of the prize winners will not be given out until published in the General Orders, but the following are the list of champions of the World for 1917-1919. All won first price in their respective classes: Class A—Damon Co. 1, Indianapolis, Ind. Class B—1st Regt. Drill Team, Chicago, Ill. Class C—Mound City Co. C, St. St. Louis. Class D—Volunteer Co. 5, Nashville, Tenn. Cadets—Battle Axe Cadet Co. 1, St. Louis. The Supreme Lodge sprang a surprise at the last minute and awarded the 1919 meeting and encampment to Atlantic City, N. J. PROMINENT PYTHIAN VISITOR LOSES VALUABLES IN ST. LOUIS FIRE A lighted cigarette and a can of gasoline mistaken for dirty water, caused an expensive fire at the home of Mrs. Mamie Lewis, 18 N. Ewing, Monday afternoon. Considerable damage was done before the blaze was under control. Richard Morris, Jr., Colonel Brigadier General of the uniform rank K. of P., of Florida, who was stopping at the house, lost two expensive uniforms, a sword, hats and other valuables, contained in his trunk, worth $200. Mr. Morris is the leading undertaker of Pensacola, Florida, and a Supreme Lodge representative. Earl Briscoe, a violin player, was badly burned on the right hand, by the burning gasoline. POLICE WOMAN VISITS ST. LOUIS Miss Gertrude Hart, Policewoman, 3238 Vernon Ave., Chicago, is spending her vacation in St. Louis. Miss Hart is a strong suffragette and boasts of her political influence in her city. She is intelligent and pretty. During her stay here she is the guest of her friend, Mrs. Cordelia C. Carr, 2833 Lawton. She will depart for her home Sunday, after a pleasant stay in our city. Oklahomans Visit St. Louis MARY MRS. L. L. SAWNER Among the most interesting couples in attendance at the Supreme Session of the Knights of Pythias at St. Louis last week, were Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sawner, of Chandler, Oklahoma. Mrs. Sawner, who is considered beautiful, was a supreme representative of the Court of Calanthe from her State, while Mr. Sawner was a supreme representative of State Grand Lodge K. P. of his State. Their affiliation with the several secret societies have won for themselves a large acquaintance, not only in their own State, Oklahoma, but their friends and acquaintances are found among the best class of Colored people in this country. Mrs. Sawner has the distinction of being the only lady school principal in the State, she being the principal of the high school of her home city, and an instructor in the Summer Normal at Langston University. She is well known in the fraternal circles, being the grand secretary Last Moonlight Excursion Last Moonlight Excursion This is positively the last Moonlight Excursion this season, given by The No Name Club, on the beautiful steamer, Grey Eagle, Labor Day night, Monday evening September 3. This is the first time in five years that the Colored people have had an excursion on Labor Day night. Mr. Jesse J. Johnson deserves much credit. Boat leaves foot of Olive St. at 9:00 p.m. Music will be furnished by the Great Western Band. Admission, 35c. Committee: Joseph M. Benton, Howard Walker, Ed Ivory, Harry Johnson, Russell Jenkins, Walter Carter. Jesse J. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies. FORTUNE IN WHEAT Mr. Will Turner, of Lebanon, Ill. threshed 4,082 bushels of wheat this season and sold at an average of $2.43 per bushel. This was gathered from one hundred and seventy-five acres of ground which will net him nearly $10,000. He expects to sow two hundred acres this fall. "Back to the Farm" is no terror to Mr. Turner. TROLLEY PARTY POSTPONED The Trolley Party of Jones' Chapel, A.M.E.Z. church has been postponed from September 2 to September 4. O.E.S., and the grand treasurer of the endowment of the Court of Calanthe of her State. She is also a member of the Knights of Tabor and the Household of Ruth. Mr. Sawner is Oklahoma's most successful business man, he being a large cotton dealer, and banker with several real estate holdings in different parts of the State. Last year his aggregate business amounted to over $150,000.00. Mr. Sawner is a man of unusual ability, keen sighted and firm in his decisions, and while he does not practice law as a profession now, yet possesses his legal talent to great advantage in handling his large business. During their stay in St. Louis they were the guests of Mrs. Bryant, 3312 Pine St. They departed Sunday morning for their home. Mrs. Sawner said that a most delightful time was enjoyed during their brief stay. 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. 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, 2138-28 Morgan Street. NOTICE PRICE 5 CENTS N RIOT PROTEST NO NEGROES IN THE FIRST DRAFT CALL Government Has Found No Place To Train Colored Men For War. WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 29—Until the War Department determines upon a policy with regard to quartering Negroes of the National Army at cantonments in the South, Negroes chosen under the draft will not be called to the colors. This course is due to protests from Southern States following the race riot at Houston, Tex. The War Department feels it will not send Negro troops to Southern camps until it has had time to consider the situation. One of the reasons for not calling Negroes in the first contingent of the draft is that some of the cantonments have not been completed. Must Segregate Races There must be segregation of the races in the mobilization and transportation of the men drafted under the conscription law for the National Army. These were the terms of an order regulating the matter wired from Washington to Provost Marshal Gen. E. H. Crowder to Adjt. Gen. James H. McCord today. OHIO GOVERNOR RESERVES DECISION IN BUNDY CASE Gov. Cox of Ohio, after hearing arguments in the extradition proceedings against Dr. LeRoy N. Bundy, negro dentist, wanted in East St. Louis for alleged participation in the riots of July 1 and 2, reversed his decision last night. Attorneys for Illinois and for Bundy argued the case yesterday. Bundy cited three reasons why he should not be extradited—that he was in Belleville the night of the rioting, that he cannot get a fair trial in East St. Louis, and that he is not a fugitive from justice. PICTURES OF THE PYTHIANS' BIG PARADE EXACT REPRODUCTION OF THE BIG MILITARY EVENT, NOW BEING SHOWN AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE. 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Tuesday at 8 p.m. of each week an excellent program is rendered at M.E. by the Literary Aid Society, H. Graham, President...Mr. H. J. Simms had as his guest last week, Mr. Roy P. Copening of Du Maine, Ill., and Mr. Vernon Arm, of St. Louis, both were Linecolhites... Miss Wiennie Stuart entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner party last Sunday; Misses Hazel Morrison, Beulah Stone; Lawyer R. N. Owens, Mr. Glen Davis, of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright. A four course menu was served by the young hostess and a very pleasant evening acknowledged by all... Mrs. Sarah Johnson and daughter, Miss Floy Mae were pleasant callers of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson last Sunday afternoon. Mr. H. J. Simms was the guest to 8 o'clock dinner last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Charles Powell. ...Mr. Graham of Tennessee, is visiting his children Mr. Hutchion Grahm and Mrs. M. Roseboro...Misses Mae and Ann Melba Clark have returned to their homes reporting a pleasant week's visit with Miss Myrtle Hughes...Mrs. Mattie McCall is visiting her daughter Mrs. Ruth Walker...Mrs. Bertha Woodly, of Chicago, departed last Saturday for her home having visited her sister, Mrs. Emma Sanders...Mr. Wm. Buford of St Louis, was a pleasant caller at the home of his uncle Mr. D. J. Laird. Dr. Elwood W. Lewis, of Chicago, Ill., arrived Sunday to take up his practice in Webster Groves, and adjoining towns. He is with his sister, Mrs. D. J. Laird, and will be pleased to see his friends. MACON NOTES By Madge B. Clarke Miss Lucille Harris has returned from Quincy, Ill., where she visited her brother, Jno. Harris and Mrs. Harris for a few days...Mrs. Annie Mott home again after an indefinite stay in Kansas City with her sister Mrs. J. F. McDonald and Dr. McDonald...Miss Aleata Pleasant has returned from a 10 day visit in St. Louis, Mo., the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. Colbert...Misses Tennie Brooks and Alberta Young entertained with an informal party Thursday evening at the Yeoman's hall, their guests of honor being Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Banks, of Chillicothe, Mo., and Miss Corrinene Wright, of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Sarah Sherwood and Mr. Cap Austin are on the sick list. These are two of Macon's oldest and best citizens...Miss Edith Harris has returned from an extended visit at Quincy. Ill...Quite a number of Maconites attended the Feast in the Wilderness at Prairie Hill Saturday...Mr. May Burton, one of the waiters at the Sanatorium, is enjoying a week's vacation...Mr. Henry Braggs, the faithful janitor at the postoffice is enjoying a 15-day vacation. Mr. Braggs has been in this employ for over 5 years. He owns a beautiful home, has a lovely wife and is one of Macon's best citizens, and is also a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. church...Mr. Joe T., Ancell was a Huntsville, Mo., visitor Sunday...Mrs. Lydia Harper of Davenport, Ia., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Young...Miss Victoria Newsome, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Sherwood and cousin, Mrs. Matilda Harper, has returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo...Miss Beulah Maxie has returned to her home in Kansas City after a month's visit with her aunt, Miss Lillian Lewis and daughter, Miss Nellie...The A.M.E. Sewing Circle was entertained Friday evening by Mrs. J. T. Ancell and her mother, Mrs. Mahala Austin at the home of Mrs. Ancell. After business a dainty two-course luncheon was served...Miss Mary Wallace was the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. B. Perkins She was enroute to Jefferson City, Mo. CLAYTON, MO. A delightful outing was given by Misses Mazie and Louvella Berger at the residence of their father, Mr. E. L. Belger. A delicious luncheon was served on the lawn, consisting of sandwiches, salad, ice cream and cake. Amusements of all sorts were the features of the day. Those present were the Misses Inez, Daisy, Viola, Thelma and Waletta Jackson, Sarah and Blanche Alexander, Ethel Bailey, Marie Pitts, Albertine Williams, Mazie and Louvella Berger and Mrs Lula Jackson. Messrs. Mayos, Green, H. Belger, Leo Taylor, Albert Herman, Harry and Richard Smith, James Williams, Mashow Mussey, Melvin and Joseph Green, Eddie Massey, Henry and Edgar Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Belger, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Goldstein, Mr. E. L. Belger, Master Buell and E. L. Belger, jr. All expressed having a delightful time... Misses Virginia, Dorothy and Elizabeth Bailey are enjoying a two week's vacation in Washington, Mo...Mr. George Henderson has returned from his vacation in Mississippi...Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Rollins and Mrs. Bedell were guests of Mrs. Elen Bailey last Friday. BOONVILLE, MO. By Wm. R. Toley Dr. O. C. Queen and wife of Hanbail, stopped over in Boonville enroute homeward from Lexington, Mo. Saturday...Messas. John Moore. Sampson THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Mosely, Duke Diggs and Dr. H. R. Johnson of Jefferson City, Mo., spent Saturday evening and Sunday morning as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shelby. They were delegates to the U.B.F. convention at Lexington, Mo....Mr. Roy Drew, formerly a resident of this city, who has been visiting in Chicago, returned to Boonville Saturday and departed for Kansas City, Sunday, where he will practice pharmacy at People's Drug Store....Mr. Harry Robinson, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends here....Dr. R. L. Hill was in Blackwater on business Sunday morning. He made a similar trip to Rockport Sunday afternoon....Mr. Matthew Jenkins, who has been spending several weeks here with his parents returned to Chicago Monday night....Hon. T. H. Taylor and Prof. F. W. Bruner, representatives of the Springvale Oil and Gas Co., a Negro concern, passed through Boonville Saturday. They were making a return auto trip from St. Louis via K. C. to Oklahoma....Mrs. Bessie Washington, the milliner of Columbia, Mo., was a visitor here Thursday....Miss Lucille Woodson and Mrs. H. P. Jackson, who visited in St. Louis during the K. P. encampment, arrived here Tuesday morning....Mr. Ollie Woods and Mr. Mrs. Izora Jackson of Columbia, Mo., and Mrs. Sarah Bruce, Misses Mary and Sadie and Mr. Clarence Hickman, of Kansas City, Mo., attended the funeral of Miss Mabel Hickman Wednesday, Aug. 15th....Mrs. Belle Jackson is very ill at present....Mr. Wm. Street of Kansas City, Mo., attended his brother, Mr. John Street's funeral here Sunday. Mr. Street died in Fulton, Mo....A large delegation from Boonville will attend the Baptist association at Bunceon this week. CAPE GIRARDEAU; MO. By Miss H. N. Jones Little Miss Helen Farrar Young, four year-old grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Farrar, fell to the sidewalk a distance of twenty feet, while playing on the porch at the home of her grand-parents. The child's forehead was crushed and she died two hours later. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Young, formerly of East St. Louis, arrived last Wednesday. Burial took place Thursday afternoon, in the Fairmount Cemetery. Rev. C. W. Cole conducted the funeral services of the baby of Mrs. Hattie Kane, also, who died Wednesday morning...The Argus reporter was a visitor at Caruthersville, attending the Annual Third District Baptist Association and W. H. and F. M. convention. The amount raised during the past year was $230.66. Rev. J. H. Henderson is the Moderator again. Those present reported a successful meeting. The meeting next year will be at the Second Baptist church, Cape Girardeau, Mo...Services at the A.M.E. church were greatly enjoyed by the large number in attendance...Dr. W. H. Lawrie returned home Sunday, from attending the Grand Lodge of the U.B.F. at Lexington, Mo., after which he visited the K. of P. encampment at St. Louis. EDWARDSVILLE. ILL. Mrs. Alfred Williams is confined to her bed with rheumatism...Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Lewis are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl...Prof. and Mrs. Hughes, Mo. and Mrs. Joseph Moxley of East St. Louis, Ill., motored to Edwardsville Sunday, and spent the afternoon with Mrs. Moxley's mother, Mrs. Elmira Williams...Miss Fannie Pendleton has returned home after spending a pleasant vacation with relatives at St. Louis...A number of people of this city were visitors at St. Louis last week during the K. of P. encampment. FULTON, MO. By Jewell Wilson Mrs. Polly Green left last Tuesday for Chicago, Ill., where she will join her husband..Mr. Jewell Bruner departed Tuesday for Texas..Mrs. Bertha Curtis died Saturday, August 25, at Kansas City, Kansas, where she has made her home for some time. The remains were sent to Fulton for burial, Wednesday..Bernice Murry left Monday afternoon for Sterling, Kansas, where she will visit friends..Mrs. Julia Cheatham, eighty years old, died at her home in North West Fulton, Friday morning..Mr. Aaron Bruner of New Richland, has purchased the residence of Mr. Samuel Yocum, on South Ninth St. Mr. Yocum expects to make his home with his daughter at Mexico, Mo. Miss Fannie Berry is visiting her uncle Mr. Joe Salee, in the country....The public schools will open September 4th. ST CHARLES, MO. By Elmer Hubbard The Good Hope Baptist church-will baptize September 23, in the Missouri River, at Wabash Bridge, between 11 and 12 a.m., Rev. Jackson and members of St. Louis, will be present. 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Miller and members deserve much credit for the way in which they cared for the visitors....Rev. Miller and members are expecting to worship with the members of Bridgeton church, at Bridgeton, Mo....Mr. Amos Marsh, 1023 Washington, desires to know the whereabout of his niece, Mrs. Mary Etta Teasley, formerly of Birmingham, Ala., lately of East St. Louis, Ill. Anyone with the desired information will please notify Mr. Marsh, at St. Charles, Mo. FREDERICKTOWN, MO. By Mrs. N. 26. Villars Mr. Abraham Davis, of Detroit, Mich., is visiting relatives here, this week....Mr. and Mrs. Williams Brown have returned home from a pleasant visit with friends at St. Louis, and Festus, last week....The fish fry at Haven Chapel M.E. church was quite a success. Thirty-eight dollars and ninety-one cents cleared....There will be a pie social at Haven Chapel, Saturday evening; September 1. All are invited ...Those present at the basket dinner and rally given at Bethel A.M.E. church, expressed themselves as having had an enjoyable time. Services were enjoyed as usual, last Sunday. The collection for the day amounted to $24.56....Miss Amanda Petit of DeSoto, Mo., was the guest of Miss Beulah Nelson, last Sunday. She departed for her home....Mrs. Artie Wheeler is on the sick list....Mrs. Mildred Davis is convalescent after a brief illness....Mr. Chas. McFadden who has been visiting friends at St. Louis, has returned home....Miss Zola Williams left for New York last Tuesday....Mrs. Virginia Bias is visiting at St. Louis....Mr. Wilson Thompson is able to be out after an illness of several days. ST. CLAIR, MO. Rev. Starks of St. Louis, preached for us last Sunday...Mrs. Carrie Lyles and Miss Mary Lyles were visitors here last Sunday...Mrs. Georgia Reeves and Mr. Parks of Chicago, are visiting friends here...Miss Hazel White has returned home, after a pleasant visit at St. Louis and Kirkwood...Little Lavon Inge has' returned to her home at Webster Groves...Mrs. Jackson reported a pleasant visit at St. Louis...Miss Malissa Generally returned home Sunday after a pleasant visit with her grand-mother, Mrs. L. A. Generally. CHURCHES LANE TABERNACLE CHURCH Presiding Elder J. W. Jacecbs preached a great sermon at Lane Tabernacle Church, last Sunday morning, to a crowded house. Sunday afternoon, Dr W. B. Johnson, of St. Paul A.M. E. Church, filled the pulpit and delivered an excellent sermon. Every one enjoyed the services. Sunday evening at eight o'clock, Dr. Jacecbs preached from the subject "The Cost of Redemption." Miss C. Holmer, the great vocalist of Texas, held the entire congregation's attention, while she rendered two excellent selections. Fifteen new members were added to the church, last Sunday. Rev. Smith will preach both morning and evening, next Sunday. EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH The members of El Bethel Baptist Church are pleased to report the success of the Berean Convention and Association, at St. Charles, Mo. The delegate made a partial report, last Sunday night. Sunday school was not very well attended owing to the fact that most of the pupils attended the Institute at St. Charles. A number of members attended the Seven Church Union Rally at Semple Avenue Church. The wedding of Mr. Harry Caroll and Miss Lillian Garth was a most brilliant affair, at El Bethel, Saturday evening, August 25th. The marriage ceremony was performed beautifully by Pastor Perry and witnessed by a crowded house of both Colored and white people. The bride and groom were the recipients of many hearty congratulations, showered with rice, after which a most gorgeous supper was served at the home of the bride. Mrs. Cook and little daughter, have returned home after a pleasant vacation with relatives in Arkansas. Miss Ethel Brown is spending a few weeks at Wentzville, Mo. Rev. W. W. Perry, Pastor; Mrs. M. S. Tankins, Secretary. SUNDAY SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. C. E. Arthur will return to the Church this Sunday. He will preach at 11 a. m. There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7 a. m. and also at 11 a. m., with full choral service. All are cordially invited to attend these services. LEONARD AVENUE. BAPTIST CHURCH Our Two Thousand Dollar' Rally was a remarkable effort on the part of the pastor and members. More than half of this amount has been raised and is now in the bank. The members of Leonard Avenue Church will continue at hard work until the other part of the money is raised. Good services were enjoyed last Sunday and the attendance was good. The members of the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are keeping up their good work. Sunday is the regular communion day and a great service is expected. Rev. Dunnavant is proud of his members, having paid all of the debt of the church and property, and within the past six months have raised about three hundred dollars per month. The members are glad to welcome Sister Dunnavant, the good wife of the pastor, back home. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH We hope all the members will report their books Sunday as the rally will close. Our pastor will leave Monday night for Atlanta, Ga., to attend the National Baptist Convention. The Western delegation will join us here Monday night, and arrangements have been made for a through coach for their comfort. All are invited to attend our services, Sunday. Pastor Cole will preach at both services. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH The observance of "Men's Day" at St. James, last Sunday, was in every way a success. The men attended in large numbers. The entire center section was filled by men and boys. Dr. Peck, fresh from his vacation, was master of the occasion and after announcing his text, from Gen. 1st chapter, a part of the 26th verse, "Let Us Make Man," preached as only he can. "The most needful thing in all the world," said the speaker, "is to make man. It is paramount to all else. The great divine command was not to make a German, a Frenchman, a Slav or a Negro, but to make man." He closed this splendid sermon with an earnest appeal to the men to rise in the strength of their manhood and prove to all nations that they are men in all the word implies. When the invitation was extended three responded, one of whom was Prof. W. Mosley who occupies a chair of science in Summer High School. He set an example worthy of emulation. A large congregation assembled in the evening to hear Prof. A. E. Malone. Never was the quotation, "All great minds run in the same channel" more strikingly verified than when Prof. Malone announced his remarks would be based upon the 1st Chapter of Genesis. He built a beautiful structure upon the solid foundation laid by Dr. Peek in the morning. His theme was "101 per cent man." It was indeed a fitting elimax to two masterly sermons. Thus ended a glorious day. "Woman's Day" The ladies are striving under the leadership of Mrs. Maud Kelly to eclipse "Men's Day." if possible. The speaker at the eleven o'clock service will be Mrs. Mary Thurman, mother of Dentist Thurman. Mrs. Thurman is a noted lecturer of ability and was formerly president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs. She united with St. James, Sunday morning. There will be excellent music especially prepared for the occasion by the ladies of St James Senior Choir. There will be a distinguished speaker at the evening service. Don't forget the date, Sunday, September 2. Come early and secure good seats. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1429 N. 13th St Pastor Morris will spend the day Sunday, September 2nd, at Mencham Park Baptist Church. An official visit, being First Vice-Moderator of Antioch Association. He requests each member to fill his pew as usual, and on time, thus lightening Bro. Thomas Joiner's burden, who will preside over us for the day. Rev. Parker on last Sunday morning preached a sermon of great depth and all present felt elevated by his inspiring remarks. The crowning sermon of the season was delivered by Prof. R. H. Cole, who presided for us at eight o'clock. His subject "The Cheerful Christian," was skillfully handled and all received benefit from this master mind, a second Mark Twain, whose philosophy reached the dullest minds; there to linger on and on. 5,000 Agents Wanted to sell the greatest national war song 'MY BOY, HE JUST CAN'T HELP FROM BEING A SOLDIER" This is the one great song—the expression of a great international crisis. 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THE SOLDIERS REBEL The out-break of soldiers of the against the civil authorities and our week was a very serious matter. All time. It strikes at the very wand, if allowed to continue, respecting of the past. According to press reports, about the Twenty Fourth Infantry, all authorities: proceeded to avenge the town. There was a cause, a graft on the part of those soldiers in States. This rash deed of lawless who knew the law; the military in the gravity of their crime. RACE PREJUDICE is the name of the white people of the South and justice is without a cause. It is bedictions in this country today are negro. Political and economical races are thrown in contact with the time passes by. All the Negro has a man; to be treated like a human of justice and fair play of the white our laws are dwarfed by prejudice, justice and fair-play. The white people of Texas Negro soldiers into the state. The reason for their objection, only the They have made good their words. This Country is now engaged in ultimate outcome of which depended United States. We need a United successfully strike the blow at the no time for the cultivation of social should be blended in one direction enemy. The Negro should be a free lines to stop his progress. He the race of life. Do not obsess prejudices. DRAFT It has been stated that the C to the National Army would not can find a place to train them in the We would suggest that the W the Colored troops in France. those drafted directly to New York is made available send them on to not quite so much racial prejudice. FIRST LYNCHING IN After eighteen years without State of Virginia has bowed to the gro to be the victim. According press dispatches, there is a reason populace as to whether the victim of attempted rape on two women others presence is ridiculous on the thought, in this occurrence, Just of law and order "Judge Lynch" We believe that this one act, which President Wilson has taken an unfortunate cocondition that the Southern Sentiment which has all is much said about German influenceist gather, which may be true the Negro race in this country whant. The President's attitude is people of the South does to the National hatred and ill feelings between come since the war. "If I can't do you any good, I common-place expression. If the where we were before his election off. If those in power do not prejudice, there will come a time citizen to meet another in this "of the Brave." it-break of soldiers of the 24th United States, for civil authorities and citizens of Houston, in every serious matter. Mob violence, we have it strikes at the very vitals of our civil war, we need to continue, respect for law and order, the past. going to press reports, about forty men of a city Fourth Infantry, after much abuse but proceeded to avenge the assaults by shoot there was a cause, a grave cause for this unfortunate part of those soldiers in the regular army of this rash deed of lawlessness was committed to the law; the military law, the civil law, one of their crime. PREJUDICE is the master that lurks in the people of the South against the Negro. About a cause. It is becoming worse every year. This country today are not like they were the political and economical conditions are of such a nature in contact with each other more a by. All the Negro has asked for is to be treated like a human being; but as long as and fair play of the whites, who make and are dwarfed by prejudice, there can be no fair-play. White people of Texas had protested against their into the state. There seemed to be no their objection, only that prejudice exists and made good their word. Country is now engaged in the great world in outcome of which depends almost entirely on states. We need a United Nation that we may strike the blow at the proper time. This is the cultivation of social antagonism, but also enveloped in one direction, that is, against the Negro should be a free man. Let there be no stop his progress. He has many odds against life. Do not obstruct his pathway. The out-break of soldiers of the 24th United States Infantry, against the civil authorities and citizens of Houston Texas last week was a very serious matter. Mob violence, we condemn at all time. It strikes at the very vitals of our civil government, and, if allowed to continue, respect for law and order will be a thing of the past. According to press reports, about forty men of a battalion of the Twenty Fourth Infantry, after much abuse by the local authorities: proceeded to avenge the assaults by shooting up the town. There was a cause, a grave cause for this un-disciplined act on the part of those soldiers in the regular army of the United States. This rash deed of lawlessness was committeed by men who knew the law; the military law, the civil law. They knew the gravity of their crime. RACE PREJUDICE is the master that lurks in the hearts of the white people of the South against the Negro. This prejudice is without a cause. It is becoming worse every day. Conditions in this country today are not like they were twenty years ago. Political and economical conditions are of such that the two races are thrown in contact with each other more and more as time passes by. All the Negro has asked for is to be treated as a man; to be treated like a human being; but as long as high sense of justice and fair play of the whites, who make and administer our laws are dwarfed by prejudice, there can be no hope for justice and fair-play. The white people of Texas had protested against sending Negro soldiers into the state. There seemed to be no particular reason for their objection, only that prejudice exists down there. They have made good their word. This Country is now engaged in the great world war. The ultimate outcome of which depends almost entirely upon the United States. We need a United Nation that we may be able to successfully strike the blow at the proper time. This should be no time for the cultivation of social antagonism, but all our forces should be blended in one direction, that is, against the common enemy. The Negro should be a free man. Let there be no boundary lines to stop his progress. He has many odds against him in the race of life. Do not obstruct his pathway with your prejudices. DRAFTED MEN it been stated that the Colored men who were national Army would not be called until the war place to train them in this broad Country of France would suggest that the War Department conscripted troops in France. This could be done be directed directly to New York and as fast as trivial available send them on to France. It may be too much racial prejudice across the waters. FIRST LYNCHING IN EIGHTEEN YEARS Eighteen years without a lynching in her Virginia has bowed to the Lynch Law and all the victim. According to the best information matches, there is a reasonable doubt in the merits to whether the victim was guilty or not. Indeed rape on two women at the same time is ridiculous on the face of it. There is this occurrence, Just think of it, after order "Judge Lynch" humiliates the star. Believe that this one act, is the direct cause of President Wilson has taken on the Negro quest.unate cocondition that the President is dominec Seatiment which has always opposed the Nazi about German influence where I. W. W. Her, which may be true, but we see a greater trace in this country where the Wilson influence the President's attitude in condoning everything the South does to the Negro is enough to resisted and ill feelings between the races that have the war. Can't do you any good, I shall not do you any place expression. If the President had just were before his election we would have been if those in power do not speak out against there will come a time when it will be unmeet another in this "Land of the Free and Free." It has been stated that the Colored men who were drafted into the National Army would not be called until the government can find a place to train them in this broad Country of Democracy. We would suggest that the War Department consider training the Colored troops in France. This could be done by sending all those drafted directly to New York and as fast as transportation is made available send them on to France. It may be there is not quite so much racial prejudice across the waters. FIRST LYNCHING IN EIGHTEEN YEARS After eighteen years without a lynching in her domain, the State of Virginia has bowed to the Lynch Law and allowed a Negro to be the victim. According to the best information and the press dispatches, there is a reasonable doubt in the minds of the populace as to whether the victim was guilty or not. The charge of attempted rape on two women at the same time and in each others presence is ridiculous on the face of it. There is room for thought, in this occurrence, Just think of it, after eighteen years of law and order "Judge Lynch" humiliates the state. We believe that this one act, is the direct cause of the position which President Wilson has taken on the Negro question. It is an unfortunate condition that the President is dominated by the Southern Sentiment which has always opposed the Negro. There is much said about German influence where I. W. W. or the Socialist gather, which may be true, but we see a greater menace to the Negro race in this country where the Wilson influence is dominant. The President's attitude in condoning everything the white people of the South does to the Negro is enough to resurect all the social hatred and ill feelings between the races that has been over come since the war. "If I can't do you any good, I shall not do you any harm" is a common-place expression. If the President had just let us remain where we were before his election we would have been much better off. If those in power do not speak out against this growing prejudice, there will come a time when it will be unsafe for one citizen to meet another in this "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." St. Mark's A. M. E. CHURCH Services at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church were well attended last Sunday. Pastor Alstork preached at both services. The text last Sunday morning was "Is the Young Man Absolom Saved?" Sunday evening, "What Think Ye of Christ?" --- Page 4 ON RATES: $1.50 1.00 .50 .05 Chicago office, Frest & Frest Boyce Building Bashville office, Frest & Frest, Independent Life about forty men of a battalion of after much abuse by the local one assaults by shooting up the cause for this un-disciplined the regular army of the United business was committed by men law, the civil law. They knew master that lurks in the hearts against the Negro. This prejudicing worse every day. Connot like they were twenty years auditions are of such that the two each other more and more as was asked for is to be treated as being; but as long as high sense states, who make and administer it, there can be no hope for had protested against sending there seemed to be no particular that prejudice exists down there. In the great world war, The ends almost entirely upon the Nation that we may be able to proper time. This should be antagonism, but all our forces, that is, against the common man. Let there be no boundary has many odds against him in struct his pathway with your ED MEN colored men who were drafted in he called until the government this broad Country of Democracy. War Department consider training This could be done by sending allark and as fast as transportation France. It may be there is across the waters. EIGHTEEN YEARS a lynching in her domain, the Lynch Law and allowed a Net to the best information and thenable doubt in the minds of the was guilty or not. The charge at the same time and in each face of it. There is room for think of it, after eighteen years humiliates the state. is the direct cause of the position on the Negro question. It is President is dominated by the always opposed the Negro. There where I. W. W. or the So. but we see a greater menace to where the Wilson influence is domi condoning everything the white Negro is enough to resurect all the seen the races that has been over shall not do you any harm" is a President had just let us remain we would have been much bet-speak out against this growing when it will be unsafe for one Land of the Free and the Home The V. C. Endeavor Society is progressing nicely with interesting topics each Sunday evening. The St. Mark's Sunday school picnic will be held at O'Tallon Park, Friday, September 7. Music will be furnished by Prof. Austin's Band, from 1:00 to 9:00 p. m. Amusements of all kinds. All are invited. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Save! A Hard Winter Is Near Save! A Hard Winter Is Near BY ELIMINATING EXPENDITURES For candy, movies, car rides...... For receptions, parties...... For buying high priced food stuffs...... Buying staples in small quantities...... By watching markets...... By watching waste cans...... For fine clothes and extravagant eating...... To heat a large house poorly..... MARRIAGE LICENSES. Arthur Cooper.....Kinloch Park, Mo. Mattie Hill.....Kinloch Park, Mo. Jackson Williams.....4213 Papin Myrtle Carter.....Overland Park, Mo. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Sylvester Cosmer, 910 Ewing.....29 Chas. Gibb, 2918 Pine.....46 James' Edwards, 1809 Goode.....62 Mary Price, 3317 Laclede.....9mo Alice Mitchell, 1441 West Billon.....45 Annie Jones, 2630 Morgan.....30 Grady Gray*, 2116 Randolph.....28 Malinda Anderson, 2317 Chestnut.....46 Adolphus McKinney, 3320 Franklin.....45 Mamie Greentree, 2257 Lucas.....47 Edward Green, 3317 Market.....36 Geneva Nally, 2006 Chestnut.....21 Clara Smith, 2831 Adams.....53 Richard Hogue, 1036 Market.....20 Chas. Johnson, 4039 Finney.....65 Wright Williams, 2814 Lucas.....57 Wm. Beckman, 313 S. 3rd.....40 Sam Washington, 1313 Poplar.....27 Wm. Black, 1645 S. 2nd.....21 Georgia Kinney, City Hospital.....46 Carrie Renick, 1423 Chestnut.....26 Lizzie Bennett, 2310 Scott.....53 James Payne, 6207 S. Broadway.....67 John Hines, 2123½ Chestnut.....38 Lottie Champion, 1608 Morgan.....42 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent illness and death of Mrs. Leo Perkins, beloved wife of Chas S. Perkins, 3132 Fair Ave., 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. — Relatives. The remains were taken to Brunswick, Mo., accompanied by her brother, Horace Erickson and Mrs. Lucy Brown, 2331a Wash St. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phones: Delmar 922; Lindell 5690 4107 Finney Ave. Y. M. C. A. "Is your name going to be in the cornerstone! My name in the cornerstone! What cornerstone! Why don't you know that all those who pay in full their subscriptions to the Y. M. C. A. will have their names placed on a parchment in the cornerstone of the new Y. M. C. A.! Why no, I hadn't heard that. I must pay mine then, so my name can be there." Thus runs the conversation that is heard from many angles during these days. It is brought about by the fast that preparations are fast being whipped into shape for one of the greatest gatherings that St. Louis ever had. The 16th day of September is the day set for this gathering and for the laying of the cornerstone of the New Y. M. C. A. The Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Pythians, U. B. P., A. CLAYTON USE FOR THIS PURPOSE To preserve, can, bank. Can more, bank. Buy good substitutes for less, bank. Buy in quantities at sales, bank. Buy necessities for less, bank. For soup stock, hash, etc., bank. For light, and cooking bills, bank. To heat a small space well, bank. U. K. & D. of A. Peerless Knights, and the Knight Templars, including the women courts of all these organizations, have been invited to be in line on the day of the cornerstone laying. Work on the New Y. is being pushed with great rapidity. Concrete for the new swimming pool is being poured; and the windows for the first floor are already being put in. The New Building is fast becoming a reality, and the Committee of management hopes that by the time the cornerstone is laid that $30,000 contributed by our people will be in. Mme. Fields Voting Entertains Graduates New York, August 22 (From Amsterdam News).—The graduates and guests of the Mme. Fields Voting Culture School spent an unusually pleasant evening Thursday, August 16, as the guests of Mme. Rene Fields. Voting, whose ability and constant endeavor to please has won a large measure of public favor. Her originality and individuality is strongly evident in both business and social life, being always in the front rank with something new and progressive. Her school and beauty parlors are both well known and the extensive manner in which she entertains her graduates and friends is also noteworthy. Thursday evening's pleasure began with a box party at the Lafayette Theater, where an opportunity was given the graduates to study the relation of hair dressing to the stage and character. It is just such attention to detail that accounts for the thoroughness and proficiency of the students of this school. After the theater the reception was held at the Libya, where a delicious collation was served and the diplomas were presented. The guests were Miss Nettie Houston, who presented the diplomas, and Mrs. Harper, both well-known school teachers of Savanah, Ga., and Mmc. and Mr. Grant, and Mr. Geo. E. Voting. Those graduating are: Miss Lulu Madorra Boyer, of Chicago, Ill.; Miss Marion Middleton, Mrs. M. E. Augustine, Mrs. Irene Maxwell, Miss Lottie Meyers, Savanah, Ga.; Miss Effie McDowell Morgan, of Williamstown, Mass.; Mrs. Margaret Gumbs, Mrs. Joseph Briggs. The class, as a token of their appreciation, presented to Mme. Voting a beautiful sterling silver flower basket. A new class is now forming which presents an opportunity for a limited number of pupils to start this extensive course in the art and science of Beauty Culture. The chart system of instruction, modern methods, unlimited practical experience, formulas, etc., are features that make this school the best before the public. Names of pupils who have registered for the new class are: Miss Jiles, of Richmond, Va.; Miss L. Smith, of Orangeburg, S. C.; Mrs. Adkins, of New York. Mme. Fields-Voting is well known in St. Louis among the young social set, and her many acquaintances and friends are pleased to know of her rapid rise in the business world. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY TO SEVEN CHURCH BAPSTIST UNION The Woman's Auxiliary to the Seven Church Baptist Union met the third Sunday of the month with Pleasant Green Baptist church. The meeting was a good one and largely attended. The paper read by Mrs. S. M. Collins was very interesting. The president of the Pleasant Green Mission Circle made an excellent talk to the members of the Union. Rev. J. K. Parker, made a very instructive talk to the sisters; also spoke commendably of the paper read by Mrs. Collins. The next meeting will be held at the Magalene Baptist church, 3430 Market St., Rev. L. R. Cheney, pastor. All are invited to be present. To the Women of the Baptist Sisterhood: Since you are awakened to leadership in finance and attendance, we want you to keep, your standard raised. Come to our meetings and help us in the great work of spreading the gospel. "The harvest is white and ready to harvest. Praise ye the Lord of the harvest that he may send laborers into the vineyard. Come praying, come singing, come ready to give. If you cannot give your thousands, you can give the widow's mite; and the least you do for Jesus will be precious in his sight. Do not forget the day, Sunday, September 2nd, at Magdalene Baptist church, 3430 Market St. Take Market St. car. Mrs. A. Hall, President; Mrs. B. Coker, Secretary. To Colored Citizens I have in South Kinlock Park, 8 lots which I will sell reasonable on time payments. I am going to Volintair, therefore will sell as a bargain. For appointment, call or write to: W. L. KROEGER 1428-A Pursue St. 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. MILK CHEESE You Need No Longer call Upon White People for An Ambulance And Be Refused THE CAFE 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. 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 [Name] L. S. WILLIAMS, Jr. M. R. S. 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 Mrs. Sue Ella Carr of Henderson, Ky., is visiting her uncle, Mr. A. J. Brown, 4243 N. Market St. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wade of 829 Clara Ave., lost all of their household goods when their residence burned last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cohen of Sioux City, Ia., were the guests of Mrs. Jordan, 4236 St. Ferdinand Ave. Mrs. A. Coley of Helena, Ark., was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Wood, of 1917 Goode Ave. last week. Mrs. Maude Jenkins, delegate of Colorado Springs, Colo., was a visitor here during the Pythian Encampment last week. Mrs. R. H. Cole of 4210 West Belle Pl., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jno. W. Wrenn, at Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Jesse Jones, 4447a Cottage Ava, and her sister Mrs. Robert Duvall are spending a few weeks at Exeelsior Springs, Mo. Mr. Sidney Freeman of Pine Bluff, Ark., was the guest of Mrs. Clara Thompson, 2933a Market St. last week. Mrs. R. C. Fisher, 3425 Lawten Ave., who underwent a serious surgical operation last Tuesday is reported much improved. Mr. Z. R. Martin, of Pine Bluff, Ark., Noble Grand of Hoboken Lodge No. 3698, was a St. Louis visitor last week. Mr. L. N. Payne, C. C. Pine Bluff City Lodge No. 21, Pine Bluff, Ark., visited friends in this city last week. Mr. F. W. MeCollum and little daughter, Helen of 4126 Harris Ave., are visiting relatives and friends at Greenville, N. C. Miss Florence Jenkins, 4115 Pinney Ave., has returned from her vacation trip to Excelsior Springs. Mrs. Cyrene Trent, a representative of The Home Protective Record, Hannibal, Mo., was a pleasant visitor at the Argus office, Tuesday. Mrs. Ruth Rowland Wheeler and children have returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends at Nashville, Tenn. Miss Jones and Prof. and Mrs. Fowler of Ft. Worth, Texas, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bollinger, 3548 Victor St. last week. Miss Mary Douglass, of Memphis, Tenn., was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Ben Smith, 2613a Market Pl., a few days ago. Mrs. Alice Glass and Misses Mitchell and Anna Lewis of 3223 Laclede Ave., who have been visiting relatives and friends at Paducah, Ky., have returned home. Mrs. B. Harris of 4282 Finney Ave., entertained Mrs. S. E. Taylor and daughter of 4179 West Belle Pl., at dinner last Sunday. Mrs. T. H. Jackson and son, Master Thomas Jackson are in the city, as the guests of Mrs. R. O. Brockman, 2727 Wash St. Mrs. Jas. M. Murphy of Pine Bluff, Ark., who was attending the Pythian meeting here last week, was a pleasant visitor at the Argus Office, Saturday evening. Mrs. Minnie Starnes and little daughter, Miss Oliga, of 3012 Lawton Ave. have returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends at Chicago. Mr. S. H. Freeman, K. of R. and S. Bluff City Lodge No. 21, and delegate of Pine Bluff, Ark., was a visitor here last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilkins, Jr., of Little Rock, Ark., were the guests of their parents, at 4216 Labadie Ave. last week. Mrs. Liddie Riley entertained with a musical, at her home in Webster last Thursday evening. Among those present were: Misses Mae Ellen McCree, Gladys Bradshaw and Wallace, of St. Louis. A pleasant evening was spent. The Keeton School of Music, 1515 N. Pendleton Avenue, will open the fall term Sept. 4. Classes in Piano, Organ, Theory and Composition will be formed. Individual instruction is also given. Mrs. M. E. Everett of Dallas, Tex., was the guest of Mrs. Eva Bronson, 3130 Pine St. last week. Mrs. Everett is the mother of Dr. T. L. Scurlock, of Caruthersville, Mo. Dr. Scurlock is the son-in-law of Mrs. Bronson, having married her daughter, Miss Myrtle Bronson. Mrs. Everett was enroute to Des Moines, In., to join her husband, who is at the Training Camp. She spent several days with Dr. and Mrs. Scurlock before visiting Mrs. Bronson. Miss Sada M. Pillow, 205a S. Leffing- well Ave., is reported very ill. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Bonner, 3428 Hickory St., are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mother and baby are doing fine. Capt. Jerry Reed and wife of Evan- ton, Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Andrews, 6309 Wagner Ave. Mrs. Arthur Butler, 4322 West Belle Pl., is convalescent after a serious ill- ness. Mrs. Ida Hyde of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Belle Jenkins 4115 Fin- ney Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baugh, 1707 Pendleton Ave., entertained with a dinner party Wednesday evening, in honor of Mr. Ernest Webster of Denver, Colo. Mr. Leander Simms, enroute from Chicago to Cincinnati, has been the guest of his brother, Mr. Lucien E. Simms, who is a pharmacist at 100 N. Jefferson. Misses Consulco and Helen Mansifee, 4179 W. Belle, accompanied by their grandmother Mrs. M. A. Bradshaw, are visiting relatives in Chicago. Miss Eulalie Edwards of Chicago is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Dobson, 5512 Michigan Ave. Dr. J. W. Curtis, of Hot Springs, Ark., is visiting his brothers, Doctors W. P. and T. A. Curtis in this city. Mr. G. W. King, 3176 Gustine St., has returned from Hopkinsville and Cadiz, Kentucky his old home, where he spent a very pleasant vacation. Mrs. E. J. Hollister, formerly of 4040 West Belle Pl., has moved to 4368 West Belle where she will be pleased to have her friends call. Dr. J. B. Wilkins, who has been in the Government Service, at the Aviation Camp, near Belleville, was in the city last Friday attending the Pythian Encampment. Mrs. Julia Johnson Smith, who left Tuesday evening August 14th, for Casper, Wyoming, arrived Thursday evening and was married at 5:30 p. m., to Mr. Jas. Minor, formerly of Klnloch Park, Mo. Mrs. R. O. Person and children of 4302 Labadie Ave., have returned home after spending a few weeks with relatives and friends at Bunker Hill. Misses Aileen Wright of No. 16 N. Garrison Ave., and Maudelle Johnson 2740 Walnut St., are visiting Mrs. Nannie Garrett at Jonesboro, Ark. Miss Georgia Sanders, bookkeeper of Rev. Taylor of Nashville, Tenn., who has been visiting relatives, Ollie Smith and Mrs. Birdie Hamilton, 3227 Pine St., has returned home. Mrs. P. W. Dunnavant, President of Dermatas Manufacturing Co., 2745 Walnut St., who has been touring the west for the past five months, returned home last Monday evening reporting a very pleasant trip, having been greatly benefited. Miss Eva Collins of Jackson, Tenn., who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Sneed, 3405 Lawton Ave., returned home a few days ago where she will resume her work as teacher. While in this city she was elegantly entertained by the younger set. Mrs. J. L. King, 2837 Lucas Ave., entertained a few friends in honor of Mesdames E. Swift, Jas. Butler, G. W. Hayman and Thompson of Little Rock, Ark., at the residence of Mrs. Sneed, 3405 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Mattie Malone, 2919 Lawton Ave., has returned home after a pleasant visit at Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Manitou, Kansas City; also the Supreme Camp of the American Woodmen. Mr. Oscar Greer, 2213 Adams St., is attending the meeting of the National Association of the Post Office Laborers which will convene at Boston, Mass. September 3. Mr. Greer was elected delegate from his local organization. There will be a Mass Meeting and Labor Demonstration at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Monday night, September 3. Good speakers and music. Admission free. Dr. W. B. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Rosee C. Simmons, Miss Lucy Wright of Marcellus, Mich., Miss Cora B. Ash and Mr. Henry Hill of South Bend, Ind., motored about the city visiting the many places of interest, after which they were royally entertained with a delightful dinner party by Mrs. S. Henson, 4019 West Belle. Miss Lucille Williams, of 4110. West Belle, who has been spending her vacation in Ohio, and her sister, Miss Clayta, who has been in Colorado, are expected home Sunday. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Mrs. S. A. M. is visiting rea Ala. Mrs. Edw. R. Brilliante Ave. day from 7 to 9 Mrs. Watkins; Mrs. Joshenb the guest of M. West Belle.Plae Miss Levy, of her cousin, Mii Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ave., are with relatives Ill., and Memph THOMAS ALVA JEFFERSON, JR. Eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Jefferson, 4324 West Belle, who won first prize in the Baby Contest at St. Paul Chapel recently. Miss Marion Young of Owensboro, Ky., is making her home with her sister, Mrs. Eugene Mathews, 23344 Walnut St. Roots, Herbs, Bones, Lucky-stones, etc. Particulars 10c. R. Wester, Box 131, Montgomery, Ala. Mr. Thomas Lane of Athens, Ala., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Samuel Tate, 4591 St. Ferdinand Ave., who is very ill. Miss Amora Hall of Hannibal, Mo. is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Delia Franklin, 3103 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Delia Franklin, formerly of 2617 Pine St., has moved to 3103 Lawton Ave., where she will be pleased to have her friends call. Mr. Leroy Smith, a successful agriculturist of Monroe County, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Joseph Brown, Sr., 1732 Iowa Ave. Mrs. Joseph Brown, Sr., 1732 Iowa Ave., has been confined to her bed for the past week. She will be pleased to have her friends call. Miss Empress Davidson, teacher in the Dumas school, is expected home Sunday after spending vacation at her home in Chicago. Mrs. Lavina Lyons and neice, of 4671 St. Louis Ave., have returned home after a visit in Chicago. Miss Mariella Douglas, 4671 St. Louis Ave., who has been spending the summer in Detroit, will return home Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Gray, who has been the guest of Mrs. Emma Ingram, 18 N. Compton, has returned to her home in Little Rock. Miss Clara Shaffner, 4256 St. Ferdinand, entertained a few friends Wednesday evening in honor of her guests, Mr. and Mrs. Green Buster and Miss Sadie, of Kansas City, who have returned home. With joy and happiness came a new visitor to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, 2915 Lawton Ave. last Tuesday, at 7:00 a. m. The little visitor was a fine baby girl, Mrs. Thomas is being cared for by her mother, Mrs. Minnie Robinson and their family physician. Dr. J. W. McClellan. Prof. Chancellor R. H. Barton, daughter and grand-children desire to extend their sincere thanks to the Pride of the West Lodge No. 1, K. of P., for the courtesy shown them by taking Mr. Barton, who has been an invalid for some time, to the Camp Grounds and in the parade Friday August 24. Miss Laura Green of Chicago, Ill. spent a few days in St. Louis, the guest of Mrs. O. Fisher, 1325 Walton Ave. She also spent Sunday with Mrs. H. Goodrich, 2348 Michigan Ave., accompanied by Mr. L. E. Lumbard, president of the Lumbard Toilet Co., of this city. She reports a pleasant visit. Mrs. Otto Stevenson, 4005 Cook Ave., has as her guests, Misses Maud and Ethel McDonald of Bushnell, Ill. The young ladies were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stanton of Ellwood St., at dinner Sunday. Mrs. J. Blaine Boyd and little daughter, Marguerite, who have been the guests of Mrs. Boyd's aunt, Mrs. Della Denton, 4056 West Belle Pl., returned to their home at Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday August 28. Mr. Jno. L. Sullivan of 2737 Lucas Ave., entertained the Friendly Bible Class of Metropolitan Church, with a four course luncheon, given in honor of the installation of the Class officers. All expressed themselves as having spent a delightful evening. Mrs. Katie Edwards and daughter Ida, of 1637 Morgan St., will leave Saturday evening September 1, for Detroit, Mich., where they will be the guests of Mrs. Edwards' nephew, Mr. Leroy Strowder. Printing! Onll Bemount 1458. Get our prices on your calling cards, labels, plaques, dugouts and announcements. Argus Print, 3241 Market Street. Mrs. S. A. Moseley, of 2819 Pine St., is visiting relatives in Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Edw. R. Coleman, of 4280 Cote Brilliante Ave., entertained last Sunday from 7 to 9 in honor of lawyer and Mrs. Watkins, of Chicago. Mrs. Joshenberg, of Little Rock, is the guest of Mrs. Georgia Thumas, of West Belle.Place. Miss Levy, of Detroit, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Myrtle Burgess. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Williams, of 3100 Clark Ave., are spending their vacation with relatives and friends at Chicago, Ill., and Memphis, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, 4063 West Belle Pl., and Little Miss Dora Reid, 2707 Chippewa St., have returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives, at Nashville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. W./W. Crockett, of 4214 West Belle Pl., entertained a few friends of the younger set with a unique dance, in honor of Miss Lillian Knight, of Alton, Dll., who has been visiting Mrs. Crockett the past week. Mr. I. Gibson, of 4101 Finney Ave., and his nephew, Roy Gibson, who have been visiting friends in Atlanta, Ga., have returned home. Mrs. Alice Mitchell, 3215a Laclede, is visiting her brother and friends in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. T. A. Curtis entertained the Dames last Saturday with a whist. Many visitors were present. Mrs. Coleman secured the first prize. The refreshments were delicious. Mrs. N. Agee, president; Mrs. Edward Wilkinson, secretary. Mrs. Percy Phillips, of Birmingham, Ala., left for Chicago this week after spending several weeks in this city. Dr. Bryant Brown, of 103 N. Jefferson Avenue, who sustained a broken arm some time ago, is improving from the information obtained from Dr. Weaver, the attending physician. Mrs. J. T. Breedlove departed Monday for Chicago and then points in Kansas, where she will be joined at Leavenworth by Dr. Breedlove, who will spend a couple of weeks away from his practice. The Carnation Embroidery Club was entertained last Friday evening by Miss Viola Andrews, of 3417 Pine St. Mrs. H. Porter gave an interesting talk. Mrs. Hansburg was among the visitors. Messrs. Bush Wells, T. Buaswell and Bud Allen, of Kansas City, Mo. motored to this city to attend the Pythian Encampment. While here they were the guests of Mrs. Blanch Hopson, 2612 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Blanch Hopson, 2612 Lawton Ave., entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Marie Wilkins, of Chicago, Ill., who is her house guest. Mr. Wm. Pullins, editor of "The Southern Standard," Macon, Ga., and Dr. J. W. Curtis, of Hot Springs, Ark., are among those who visited the Argus Office during the past week. Miss Alexzina Gray, 4432a West Belle Ph. will leave Saturday for Marshall, Mo., where she will teach Domestic Science in the High School. Mrs. Beatrice Belle Shaw, who has been visiting relatives, Mrs. Walker Belle and Mr. Allen Jackson, at Washington, D. C., returned a few days ago accompanied by her uncle, Mr. A. Jackson, who will spend a few days with her as the guest of Mrs. Archie Nelson, 1117 N. Whittier St. Mrs. Ernest Blair and son, Sylvester, 2946 Lawton Ave., Jerdt, Saturday, August 25, for Kansas City, Mo., on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. J. Williams, and to attend the funeral of her brother. Mrs. Patrick Patillo returned to the city, last Wednesday from Denver, Colo., where she spent the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Julia Higgins. She will spend ten days with her sons, Messrs. Ernest and David Patillo, of this city, before returning to her home at Pine Bluff, Ark. Mrs. Effie Bush, hair culturist, of 4234 Cote Brilliante Ave., left August 28, for Chicago, Ill., in the interest of her business. She was accompanied by her house guest, Mrs. A. B. Morris. Dr. J. W. Curtis, of Hot Springs, Ark., who has been attending the Supreme Session of the K. of P. is the guest of his brothers, Dr. W. P. Curtis, 4215 Finney Ave., and Dr. T. A. Curtis, 4066 Cook Ave. Before returning home Dr. Curtis will visit his sister, Mrs. Harris at Sedalia, Mo. There will be a grand Labor Day picnic given on the lawn of Victor Spiritual Church, 3014 Pine, Monday, Sept. 3, day and evening. A peanut scramble and pie contest, by Mr. Dunnihl and Mr. Purst. Refreshments of the season. Music will be furnished by Prof. Austin's Military Band. Mrs. J. D. Duke, rector. Mrs. Dunnihl, secretary. When substitutes fail, try the original LYDA'S HAIR BEAUTIFIER manufactured only by Mme. Lyda Slaughter Wilson, 4465 West Belle, Phone, Forest 6356. The Slaughter System FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE System taught by mail or at College For further information, write the SLAUGHTER SYSTEM Saint Louis, Missouri Keeton's School of Music PIANO ORGAN THEORY COMPOSITION FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4 1515 N. Pendleton St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. C. Novels, of Cairo, Ill., is the house guest of Mrs. R. H. Maupin, 3947 Finney Ave. Mrs. Novels is well known in St. Louis, and has many friends. When the C. M. E. Sunday school Convention convened at Cairo last June, Mrs. Novels gave a reception in honor of the Lane Tabernacle Delegation. Mr. Eddie Ruffin, nephew of Mrs. Novels, is the leading Undertaker of Cairo. Mesdames Novels, R. H. Maupin, Misses Grace Scott, Sisie Johnson, Ethel Quarrels, Messrs R. H. Maupin, Elmer E. Phelps were the guests of Mr. Arthur Gardener, 2828 Walnut St., at dinner. All reported a delightful time. After the grand parade August 24, Mrs. Y. Z. Reed of 2822 Bernard St. entertained a few friends with a Dutch lincheon in honor of Mr.' and Mrs. Mitchell, of Chicago, Ill. Among those to witness Mrs. Reed's hospitality were Rev. M. T. Epps, Lovejoy, Ill., Mrs. D. Piper, Mrs. R. Allison, Mrs. R. Banks, Mrs. J. Jefferson, Mrs. H. Brewster, Mrs. H. Phillips, Mrs. J. Moseley, Mrs. F. James and Miss Ardell Robinson. Mrs. Mary Butler, 3319 Lawton Ave. entertained at luncheon Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Julia Washington Fowler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Miss Mamie Hill, of Chicago, who are her guests. The following persons were recipients of the pleasant hospitality of the hostess: Mrs. James-Ball, Mrs. Adanson, Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Kirby, Miss Boyed, Dr. E. Williams, Mr. John Smith, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Hallet. One of the pleasant social aguards during the "Pythian War," was the dinner party at the P. W. C. A., in honor of Chancellor S. W. Green and wife of New Orleans, La., Mme. Talbot, President of Colored Woman's National Federation of Buffalo, N. Y., Supreme Atty. S. A. Watkins of Chicago, Supreme Prelate A. H. Newton of New Jersey, Hon. Chas. Cotrill, Supreme Representative of Chicago and Ex-collector of Port Honolulu, Supreme Representative 'Sainners,' of Chandler, Okla., who were the guests of Prof. R. H. Cole. Mrs. Ella Palmer and Miss Carrie Taylor of 3958 West Belle Pl., entertained with a dinner party at their beautiful home, Thursday, in honor of Mrs. Genora Wallace of Carthage, Mo., wife of Prof. Wallace, Principal of the High School of that city, who was a visitor here during the week of the Pythian Encampment. Those present beside the guest of honor were: Misses Peterman and Kemp of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Lula Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Rey, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Freeman, Misses Ethel Hoard, Annie Voorhees, Daisy Martin, Mrs. Beauchamp of Liberty, Mo. Mr. C. W. Williams, Toast-master. The Married Ladies' Needle Club met Friday evening, August 17, at the residence of Mrs. Effie S. Bush, 4234 Cote Brilliantie Ave., with a large number in attendance. The guests were refreshed throughout the afternoon with lemonade. After the regular business hour, the following guests were introduced: Mesdames Jas. A. , Simpson, Robt. Allison, J. L. Phillips, Plummer, Meadows, E. R. Hollister and Miss Octavia Lenox. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Amanda Griffith, 4360 Cote Brilliantie Ave., September 7. Mrs. Lena Gamble, president; Mrs. Marie Curtis, secretary; Mrs. Maude Baker, reporter. Page 3 PORO COLLEGE As the Poro College Co. will be closed to business Monday, Sept., 3rd the regular monthly meeting of the Poro Agents will be postponed until the first Monday in October. Attend the opening of Hennington's Cafe at 4203-w Kennerly Ave., Thursday Sept., 6. A good time for everyone. The Carnation Embroidery Club held their regular monthly meeting August 24, at the residence of Mrs. Viola Andrews, 3427 Pine St. After the regular business was transacted, the members were favored with a reading by Mrs. Helen Porter. One hour was spent embroidering, after which a delightful luncheon was served by the hostess, which was enjoyed by all. Every one present enjoyed the Club-Outing at Carondelet Park, August 16. The day was spent telling "Ghost Stories," and playing ball. Visitors present were: Mesdames L. Gamble, M. Cox, K. M. Clay, Geo. Lewis. Seven club members were present. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Pitmore, 2521 N. Newstead Ave., Mrs. R. Ransom, president; Mrs. H. Porter, secretary; Mrs. Dora Priest, reporter. MME. 8. BEDFORD'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Mrs. Ed. Waters, who was until two years ago Mrs. Marie McCharnie of Kansas City, was the guest of Mme. S. Bedford, 4241 Finney Ave. Mrs. Waters is a successful agent for the Bedfordine Hsir, Grower, at Kansas City. She made a trip to Chicago, and Cleveland, Ohio, where she will set up branch offices. Mrs. Jennie Smith of Blue Island, Ill., was a visitor at the Bedfordine Parlors. FOR RENT. One large front room, second floor. 3410 Pine St. Mrs. Duke. 8-31-1. THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH ITEMS Pastor Stevens will strike the key note of the fall work in his sermon on Sunday morning. His subject will be "A Vision At the Threshold." There will be baptizing at night. Special song-services by the choir. In the course of the morning, message he will indicate how teachers and pupils in our public schools can make the ensuing year one of exceptional profit. FOR SALE I have for sale a three room cottage, lot $41x135, for $1350.00. $100.00 cash and balance on easy terms. Also a double house for $1800.00, lot 50x135, and rented at $30.00 per month. HUTCHINS INGE, Douglass Hotel, 2645 Lawson Ave. An eight-room Lawton Avenue house for $2,500. Hutchins Inga, 2645 Lawton Ava. Page 6 Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display Ads, 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. 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 rooms with modern conveniences, to desi- rable people. 2636-Randolph St. 8-31-4 WANTED—Two school children to room and board; $2.50 per week. 1708 N. Newstead Ave., near Sumner High- School. 8-31-4 FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room in private family with all modern convenience. 4422 W. Belle Pl., or phone Eorest 6746-W. 8-31-4 FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room with all modern conveniences; gentle- men preferred. 1025 N. Pendleton Av. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room with modern conveniences; gentlemen preferred. 3621 Cozens Av. 8-31-4 FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room with modern conveniences in private family; gentlemen preferred. 4112 West Belle Pl., or phone Lindell 2917-R. 8-31-4. FOR SALE—Five room brick cottage; hot and cold water; gas and bath, cheap. For particulars call to see owners at 3533 Cozens 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.—Neatly furnished third floor room to gentleman or man and wife. Modern conveniences. Tele- phone. 4056 W. Belle. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms with modern conveniences. Cou- ple 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.) FOR RENT.—Furnished rooms; gentlemen with clerical positions preferred. Phone Lindell 2267 4300 West Belle. 8-3-12. 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.—Neatly 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 phoze Webster 1512, P. B. Collins. (8-24-3). 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). A RELIABLE REMEDY Dr. Thurman's Embrocation is a reliable remedy for cramp, indigestion and diarrhoea. For summer complaints, it has no equal. One trial will convince you. For sale by all draggists. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 6757 Leston Avenue. Sundays 8 p. m. Kridays, 8 p. m. J. 8. Worthford, roster; Min. M. Owens, assistant and secretary. 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 The Booker Washington has a Bell phone, Bomont 2208, installed for the convenience of its patrons. WONDERFUL Spirit Medium RETURNED FROM INDIA 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 profession as the leader of Occult Science. President of the Mediuma World Association. He tells you exactly what troubles or worries you: what will bring success, a secret you should know; to charm, facials; how to control conditions to gain your wish in business, leave or marriage how to win the love of any one, even miles away; whom and when you will marry, and more absolute facts than you have ever received before, or make no charge. Call and see for yourself. All business sacredly confidential. Mediuma developed. READINGS, 50 CENTS, 6221-A EASTON AVF Graduate of Boston Psychic Research Society, London, England, and Occult College of India Diplomas in Office. For the newest and most up-to-date styles in Ladies' and Men's Apparel visit FRIEDMAN'S 1500—MARKET ST.—2100 They will also loan you money to buy your winter clothes. Bomont 2726 Central 5048 A. L. Beal Central 5048 UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Miss Baird Beal, licensed embalmer for ladies. Livery carriages furnished for all occasions. Open day and night. KINKY Hair made STRAIGHT -- LONG -- SILKY like picture By Using HEROLIN The new discovery that grows new, long hair and straightens out kinky, nappy or nearly hair. You may as well drop all other preparations as HEROLIN is the one hair dressing that makes your hair soft, fluffy, silky, healthy and straight and beautiful having that lustrous beauty so marvelous desired. You can up your hair in sunny air after applying Herolin. It is delightfully perfumed and pleasurable to handle-wetly or gummy like most other hair preparations. Shop Dandruff and Itching Scalp at Once. SEND 25c (stamps or coin) for a big box. HEROLIN MEDICINE CO. Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS. You can make an easy living self- ing Herolin. Write for terms. WONDERFUL CRETE HAIR CULTURE Guaranteed to make the Hair grow, try and be convinced like others. Crete Hair Oils have been registered in United States Patent Office, and guaranteed under Pure Food and Drug Law.] Agents wanted everywhere. MRS. WM. L. LIGGINS, 2722a Walnut Street Phone, Bomont 1336-R, St. Louis Mo. CHAS. S. PERKINS. Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue MARKET STREET. CLINIC DR. LOUIS RUSH Is still at 2117 Market St. ree Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS NOTICE! METROPOLITAN Insurance Co. Holders Who Did Live at St. Louis call at Once AT THE Metropolitan Life Office Street Board of Education Bldg., Room 404 or My Building, 6th Floor... East St. Louis, Illinois Interest will be Looked after in other cities, call at nearest office H. Earnshaw, Supt. Telephone: St. Clair 663 Adam Point L. Long Wonderful Hair Culturis Tures Dandruff and Tetter, Grows the Hair one-half hair on bald heads. Manufactures her own Reme Application $1.50 with Oil. Afterwards 50c. two weeks manicuring, maker of Braids and Switches. Agents wa TON AVE. ST. LOUIS, M INSURE IN THE RELIABLE Cust and Death Benefits. All in One Po to Better Insurance Sold For The Money : WAINWRIGHT BLDG., St. Louis, M J. L. JONES R. ES. EL. BE METROPOLITAN LifeInsuranceCo. Policy Holders Who Did Live In East St. Louis call at Once Metropolitan Life Office 911 Locust Street Board of Education Bldg., Room 404 Your Interest will be Looked after --- Madam Point L. Long Treats the Scalp, Cures Dandruff and Tetter., Grows the Hair one-half inch per month, grows hair on bald heads. Manufactures her own Remedies First Application $1.50 with Oil. Afterwards 50c. every two weeks Facial Massage, Manicuring, maker of Braids and Switches. Agents wanted 2938 LAWTON AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO. THE RELIABLE Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. All in One Policy No Better Insurance Sold For The Money Home Office: WAINWRIGHT BLDG., St. Louis, Mo. J. L. JONES ..AR. ES. EL. BE.. Remedy for Rheumatism, Scrofalo, Stomach Trouble Lui- remedy, on sale at Drug Store, 100 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, All mail orders promptly filled on receipt of money order today to the DY CO., 3115 CENTRAL AVE., CLEVELAND, O Agent, 4221 Papin St., St. Louis, Mo. Much More Than Your Money's Worth The Original Economy Fabrics A wonderful remedy for Rheumatism, Scrofalo, Stomach Trouble Lumbago and Blood Remedy, on sale at Ernest L. Harris' Drug Store, 100 N. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, Mo Ernest L. Harris' Drug Store, 100 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. $1.00 per bottle. All mail orders promptly filled on receipt of money order. Send your order today to the JONES REMEDY CO., 3115 CENTRAL AVE., CLEVELAND, O. D. H. Shelton, Agent, 4221 Papin St. St. Louis, Mo. LESHER, WHITMAN & CO., Inc., 831 Broadway, New York P. S. Act on this advice. - If your dealer does not keep them, just cut out this ad, paste it to a postal card, put your name and with the name of your dealer and mail it to us. We will send him and advise him of your request. THE STAR HAIR GROW A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER and GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good made. We want agents in every city and to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. The wonderful preparation. Can be used with our out straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one box will价 value. Any person that will use a 25c box can supplied. No matter what has failed AGENTS WANTED! $18 to $45 Per Week Made Selling Prof Kelley Miller's NEW PROGRESS OF COLORED PEOPLE a 500 page book. Teachers, Students, Ministers, Widows, Married Women, anyone with spare time can make $1.00 PER HOUR. EVERYBODY BUYS, IT'S EASY TO SELL Write For Targes and Outfit Of Ones. Act Today AUSTIN JENKINS CO., F.ST. Washington, D.C. address on it will samples at once n C (R. S. L. B. Trade ark) Silverbloom, St. Nicholas and Golden Glow for skirts, dresses and costs for all season's wear, Honey Cloth 52/14 in. wide, 8/9 to 10 cm, to the yd, for hard wear suits, costas, skirts, etc. Exquisite pattern, permanent finish, guaranteed by us for durability and fast colors. You will dress faded up all the time if you wear these goods. For sale by leading retailers. THE STAR HAIR GROWER 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. Sella 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. CO. 1143 Clark St. Evanston, IL Everything You Buy From Us Will Give You Entire Satisfaction If there is anything seemingly wrong about our merchandise, we stand in readiness at any and all times to cheerfully rectify same. We want your trade solely upon the merits of our goods. You will profit by trading here. VERY TRULY YOURS ROBINSON'S MARKET CHANNING and LAWTON Guaranteed to produce a healthy luxuriant growth of the most defective hair TEN YEARS ON THE MARKET AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley 209 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Mo. THE EAST IND AST INDIA HAIR GROWER THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER or a try The ties stim its work. Leav fumed with a best known rem Eye-Brows, als Color. Can be ing. Price Sent by its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. iss work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Per- sumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straighten- ing. Price Sent by Mail, 50c: 10c Extra for Postage Price Sent by Mail, 50c: 10c Extra for Postage AGENTS OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil. 1 Shower, 1 Pressing Oil. 1 Face Cream and Directions for Salting, $2.00. 25c Extra for Postage S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 E. 2d St Oklahoma City, Okla. reasonable Our Service Best" McDOWELL BROS. LICENSED Our Prices Reasonable Our McDOWELL BROS. LICENSED ..UNDERTAKERS and EMBALMERS. Lady Assistant for Women and Children Phones: Office: Bement 146 Residence: Forest 8466 CHAPEL SERVICE FREE 2218 51 Colored Men Wanted Colored Men For work at Sewer Pipe Works. Wages $2.35 per day for regular men who will work steadily six days per week. Skilled Men Higher Wages Evens & Howard Fire Brick Co. 5200 Manchester Avenue New and Used Furniture I BUY AND SELL REPAIRING of ALL KINDS WHAT HAVE YOU? $15 Gold Pin Teeth $15 On your New Plate will insure you against the teeth continually breaking off $5 OTHER PLATES AS LOW AS $5 AND $4.00 Crown and Bridge Work $5.00 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. DR. E. W. SCHRIEVER. Examination FREE 720 OLIVE STREET Ass Virginia Virginia PRICE 50 CTS. Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. 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 S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 E. 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. Office 2218-29 MORGAN ST. ST. LOUR, MO. Special train via Missouri Pacific to Joplin thence M. O. & [G. Ry. will leave St. Louis (Union Station) September 4th at 9:00 a. m. arriving Muskegon 10:30 p. m. same day. Madam W. M. Rogers Madam Rogers' Wonder Wonder Hair Grower will absolutely grow your hair and keep the scalp clean and healthy. This treatment destroys the germs that cause, fallen hair and baldness. Both women and men treated. With a thorough course of treatment I guarantee satisfaction. Madam Rogers former address was 1216 1-2 Colas Ave., East St. Louis. Ill., now located at Don't Have Kinky Hair. NOKINKS Will straighten the hair and grow it beautifully long in a short time, giving it a shine like satin. Price 28 Cent. At the following drug stores: Harris' Mosby's, Horton's, Douglas's, Street Brothers' Sarah-Finnéy. Finney Vandeventer, Bonner's, Taylor-Suburban. WOMEN, GIRLS, EARN MONEY By Mrs. usie M. Williams. Lunches of All Kind. Hot Dinner Served 25c. Home Cooking and Clean Service. Outfit complete Durham Duplex Domino Razor with washable handle. Every handle safety guard, stroping attachment and Durham Duplex Hinder, packed in padded and leather Kit. GET IT FROM YOUR DEALER OR FROM US. Every reader of this paper may secure THE $5. DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1. BEING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. MISSOURI PACIFIC P Don't Have Kink Will straighten the hair and grow it beautifully Price 28 Cents. At the following drug stores Brothers' Sarah-Finney. Finney Vandeventer WOMEN, GIRLS MY FREE BOO LEARN TO Mme. J. Nelson FIRST CLASS MEET Moody's Saloo Rath 3 2 LACL By Mrs. usie Lunches of All Kind. Hot Cooking and Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white American ivory handle safety guard, stroping attaching and Durham Duplex Hades, packed in a powdered leather kit. DURHAM DUPLEX RAZO YOUR HAND IS YOUR FORTUNE LOOK AND SEE Mrs. A. Crowley 1514 IRVING AVE. Clairvoyant, Medium and Palmist. The future can be foretold. How much better it is to look in the future and be prosperous. Advice given in all matters of life. Give luck in business and speculation. law suits. Settles lovers quarrels, brings separated together. Makes peace and happiness in the family. One block west from Wellston loop. Wellston, Hodiamont and Hamilton cars. LOOK Send for a Free Trial Treatment for Syphilis, to Old Dr. Welch, Jacksonville, Fla. Kinloch Central 6001 Am W. M. Rogers Hair Culturist Rogers' Worlds Wonder Hair Grower will absolutely hair and keep the scalp clean and healthy. This attracts the germs that cause fallen hair and bald women and men treated. rough course of treatment I guarantee satisfaction. her former address was 1216 1-2 Colas Ave., East St new located at UCAS AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO Bury Hair. NOKINKS only long in a short time, giving it a shine like satin. s: Harris' Mosby's, Horton's, Douglas', Street r, Bonner's, Tayler-Suburban. 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 qualify 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 Muskeller and Garden LEDE AVE. M. Williams. Dinner Served 25c. Home Clean Service. GET DERM YOUR DEALER OR FROM US. Every reader of this paper may secure THE $5. DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1. DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISMENT R CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. NO MONEY NEEDED This suit is yours without a payment or locket or jacket today. Let us show you how to buy it now and plan your no expense needed. Be our agent and make $10 to $15 a Day in your hour time. It is good easy - you never saw a noiseless suit or a more stunning pattern, of 60 fabrics and 21 stiles. Done with a professional attention to detail. Inside information about delivery WA17. We present Delivery Company. We are the best. Bell, Bomont 882 Lawton Ave. Pressing CLUB J. SAMS, Proprietor Gent's Suits Cleaned & Pressed $1.00 Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing of Ladies and Gents' Garments. A TRIAL IS ALL WE ASK OF YOU 2922 Lawton Ave. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS By REV. W. W. KETCHUM Director of Practical Work Course, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT-Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst.-John 20: 26. The door being shut and Christ, not withstanding, in their midst, suggests the idea that while we may securely fasten ourselves away from others, we can never shut out Christ. PETER H. Of course the disciples in bolting the door were not trying to keep Christ out. It was their enemies they feared. But if we think of this incident in another way, the shut door suggests the ef- forts men make to keep Christ out of their lives, and the fact that though the door was shut Christ stood in their midst reminds us of the futility of their efforts. Vast numbers of people persistently and steadily resist the supreme claim that Christ undeniably makes upon them. Yet Christ stands in their midst and demands from them a right intellectual judgment. His old question to the Pharisees is the question he puts to them: "What think ye of Christ? Whose son is he?" Now, no thinking man can get away from these persistent questions; try as he may, they ever recur, and insistently do they clamor for an answer. Christ is a fact and not a fabrication, and as such demands an explanation. Dismiss him today and he is here tomorrow; turn him down now, and he confronts you in the next moment. There is no door thick enough nor bolt heavy enough to shut Christ out of the reason. Even now, as you read these words it is Christ who is asking you, "Who say ye that I am?" And what pray, is your answer? Have you passed your final and absolute intellectual judgment upon Christ? Do you say "No!" Then I answer, you must, for Christ stands in the midst of your reason, even though you have shut against him that door, and condemns you to the task of explaining him. Resisting the Love of God. Men also shut the door of their affections against Christ. But even so, he stands in the midst and asks the heart question: "Lovest thou me?" What a blessed thing it is to be able to respond, "Yea Lord, thou knowest that I love thee." But alas! that is not the answer of those who have barred the door of their affections against Christ. His great love for them finds no response in their hearts. Yet, the appeal of Christ's love is there just the same, and if men are honest they will acknowledge it, for all human hearts are sensitive to love, and within is an unsatisfied love and longing that can never be satisfied without Christ. And so, though the door be shut, he stands in the midst and in the Old Testament word says: "Son, give me thine heart!" Men shut as well against Christ, the door of their will. "We will not have this man to reign over us" is the cry they raise; as if he were some autocratic despot who desired their subservency that he might crush them under his iron heel. Not so, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords longs to have men subject to him that he may have the joy of setting them free. Men are so fearful of the restraints of the Christian life and for some reason seem to feel that a will yielded to the master means a life of servitude. To be sure, there is no true Christian liberty without restraint; to be freed from sin is to be restrained from practicing it. Christian liberty is not license; it is freedom from the domination of the powers of evil without within and when one enjoys it, he is set free for a richer, fuller life, a wider usefulness, a greater joy. Such is the idea in the word of Christ when he says: "I am come, that they might have life and have it more abundantly." Men do not really live, in the estimation of God, until they have that life which Christ came to give. Why then do they not have it if Christ came to give it? Simply because they shut against him the door of the will. "Ye will not," he said to men of old, "come unto me that ye may have life." And that is his word to men today. Becomes an Open Door. While Christ asks you to permit him to pass over the threshold of your will into your heart that there he may abide, he also says that he will, if you do this, he to you an open door, a way of entrance into salvation and a way of egress into service. "I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." Open to Christ the door of your heart and he is then to you the open door into safety and security and the open door to fuller Christian life. Why longer then shut the door of your intellect, your affection, your will against Christ? Though you do, he stands in the midst, the door being shut; unrecognized by you, but there just the same; not to condemn, but to save; to give you The freer step, the fuller breath, The wide horizons of grander view, The sense of life that knows no death, The life that maketh all things new. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D. D. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 2 THE SHEPHERD OF CAPTIVE ISRAEL. LESSON TEXT-Ezekiel 34. GOLDEN TEXT-The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want-Psa. 23:1. With the complete subversion of the kingdom of Judah, the national consciousness was largely crushed and the people were without heart for the common affairs of life. Ezekiel, though born in Jerusalem, prophesied in Babylon near the River Kebur. The object of his prophesying was to encourage the captives by placing before them God's promise of their return to their own land. His name signifies, "God will strengthen," which is very appropriate to the mission which in the providence of God he was called upon to fill. 1. Israel's Faithless Shepherds Defounced: (vv. 1-10). These false shepherds included the kings, princes, judges and priests. Ezekiel points out that the captivity was because of sin, but he shows that the greatest guilt obtains with reference to these leaders. They were placed in the position to care for and protect the sheep. The following indictments are brought against them: 1. They fed themselves instead of the flock (v. 2). They were essentially selfish. They ministered to themselves instead of the sheep. Too many today are filling public offices for the sake of private gain. Sometimes even ministers are found who are more concerned about themselves, their pleasures and profits, than they are about the souls of the people who support them. 2. They were cruel (v. 3). They were not only mere hirelings, guilty of looking after themselves, but they actually behaved like robbers, preying upon the flocks. All are guilty of this same sin who use their influence and power to the disadvantage of others. In the theocratic kingdom such behavior was peculiarly obnoxious, as the rulers and ministers were representatives of Jehovah himself. The minister and public officer today is acting in his capacity for God, not for himself, therefore he should make the cause of heaven his chief concern. 3. They neglected the diseased, wounded, wayward, and lost (vv. 4-6). As a result of their selfish cruelty the sheep were without food; therefore exposed to disease; had no bond of unity, were exposed to the ravages of wild beasts. God's flocks are in many places thus suffering and dying because they have not been fed. God's judgments are against such (vv. 7-10). II. The Faithful Shepherd. (vv. 11-16). The Shepherd here is none other than Jesus Christ. The wonderful blessings here described will be realized by Israel in millennial times. This blessed condition will be ushered in by the second coming of Christ. How sincerely all should pray, "Thy kingdom come." When the true Shepherd comes; 1. He will seek his lost sheep (v. 11). Though they have gone astray through wilfulness on their part, and neglect on the part of faithless shepherds, Jesus will seek them out and save them. To save the lost was his peculiar mission (Luke 19:10). 2. He will rescue them from the power of their enemies (v. 12). God's sheep have real enemies and they have fallen into the enemies' hands, but the Faithful Shepherd is able to deliver them. "No one is able to pluck them out of his hands" (John 10:28, 29). 3. He will bring them back to their own land (v. 13). Poor, scattered Israel shall one day (may it be soon!) be brought back to their own land. This is the one unmistakable sign by which we may know the beginning of the end of this dispensation. 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W. is not so bad, its only unfortunate enough to be compared with the star combination which preceded it, otherwise it's a fairly good bill well worth the small price of admission. Ewing and De Lyons open the show with a singing and dancing act intertwined with a few lively cross fire comedy lines. The act is only medium, but might have been raised to a higher caliber, as an entertainer, if Mr. Ewing were using, rather than eliminating, his only real talent, card manipulating, of which he is a clever master. Boots Hope, was called upon to go back on the firing line, for another week's engagement, and is making good. Boots is clearly demonstrating that his ammunition did not run out during his vocabulary bombarding last week. He has a fresh supply of prevarications, as humorous as the previous ones, and tops his, conglomeration with an eccentric buck dance which makes a big hit. He is in a class by himself. Boykins and Jenkins close the show with an act composed principally of singing and dancing. Their low comedy squabble, and exaggerated traveling tales get by fairly well. Boykins possesses a good singing voice and scores a hit with the beautiful song, "There's Someone More Lone-ome Than You." Jenkins holds up the comedy end and wins applause singing "I'm Guine To Poison You." The team closes with Jenkins singing "The Florida Blues," accompanied by Boykins, with a trombone imitation on a broomstick. The stunt draws an encore. THE PYTHIAN PARADE PICTURES Over a thousand feet of film is used in the Pythian Parade Pictures which Mr. Turpin will show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and Sunday matinee this week. The picture was taken so "close up" that everybody can be clearly recognized. The entire parade was filmed with the greatest care, under the personal direction of Mr. Turpin and should be viewed by all who did or did not see the big event last Friday. These moving pictures, alone, are well worth the price of admission. ANOTHER HIGH TIDE SHOW AT THE B. W. NEXT WEEK The tide will rise again at the Booker Washington Theatre next week. This time it should well reach the high mark as an entertainer. The bill is extra strong, with all star acts. Ethel Marshall, formerly of the "Smart Set," is a singing and dancing soubrette of pleasant talent. Baby Mack, the dainty little singer and dancer and Tommie Parker the eccentric young comedian are favorites here. The Billy B. Johnson Trio is touted to be a "knock-out," singing and dancing combination, and, Sullivan and Sullivan, and excellent male singer and a winsome soubrette, round out a program that should pack the house at every performance. "Speek 17," Vernnor Robinson, the cartoonist and cabaret . entertainer, who has been entertaining in the leading cafes of Chicago for the past year has returned to St. Louis and is delighting the patrons of the Cardinal Cafe and Garden nightly. 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. Central 1916 Bomont 2456 S. J. PATTON of GUS SCOTT UNDERTAKING CO. Open day and night. Chapel free. Limousines and carriages furnished for all occasions. 2023 Pine St. St Louis Mo. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS SULLIVAN & SULLIVAN Comedian and Soubrette THE HOUSTON OUTBREAK (Continued from page.1.) have been withdrawn from Waco, Texas and Deming, N. M. also and the entire regiment is now in Columbus, where the prisoners are awaiting trial for the deeds committed in Houston. During the evening of the riot crowds of whites gathered at different places, but they did not attempt any action. Each crowd was fortunate in possessing a man with a cool head and he always counseled the wise and proper thing. The sheriff immediately called together 500 of the city's best men and organized them into divisions to maintain order at any cost. In addition to the Illinois Guardsmen on the scene, troops were brought to the city from Galveston and San Antonio, who remained here until the local authorities were able to cope with the situation. The removal of the arrested troopers created a bad feeling in the breasts of many of the whites who desire to see the guilty men brought to trial in this city as well as receive their punishment here. The distriet attorney filed a blanket indictment against 34 of the men charging them with killing an officer.."But the military authorities insisted upon carrying the men with the battalion and they are now in New Mexico. Every one of the rioting soldiers has been captured, the last one having been nabbed by a Negro citizen. As a result a feeling of safety and satisfaction is returning to the natives of both races. Hundreds Leave the City Hundreds of race people left the city Friday and in the Fourth Ward where the trouble occurred the Negro was conspicuous by his absence. Wild rumors of a repetition of the East St. Louis episode caused the exodus and as the same time the same party was telling the whites that the Negro civilians were arming to slay them. In the face of all this, the old town pulled through with her colors flying to the breeze and it set an example worthy of emulation by other communities and cities throughout this country. There was a bad spirit here and there is no denying that fact, but the situation was so well in hand that it would have been suicidal for any man to have started anything. The citizen-deputies were some of the leading men of the city and they were determined to maintain the reputation of the city. For a long time it has been the policy of the police department to beat up and curse all Negroes, men or women, when making an arrest and they are of the opinion that the Negro has no rights that should be respected. While citizens have been taking these beatings and cursings and under threats and intimidations keeping a "stiff upper lip," the Negro soldier—trained to fight and looked upon as a real man physically at least—will not tolerate such treatment and if the South or any other section desires to maintain friendly relations between the soldiers and the police, they must respect the soldier's uniform and regard and treat them as men. To treat them otherwise is inviting trouble and that instantly. The soldiers of the 24th Infantry were loud in their praise of the cordial spirit demonstrated towards them by the entire citizenship of Houston and on the night of the disturbance the Chamber of Commerce had prepared a watermelon feast for them at Emancipation park in the Third Ward. The only bad spirit existed between the troopers and the policemen and that was caused by the treatment accorded the soldiers by the officers on the afternoon of the riot. General George Bell, Jr., who will have charge of Camp Logan in this city, stated that the 24th Infantry has an enviable record for order and discipline and that he feared the outbreak was due to "repressive influences brought to bear upon the Negro soldiers." The government has promised to punish the guilty troopers and will do its part without the war department being deluged with messages and petitions. Company of Eighth Illinois There One company of the Eighth Illinois regiment, Negro, is now at Camp Logan; in fact it had been here several days, but no member participated in the trouble of Thursday night. The citizens are demanding their removal to some other point and they further request that the other members of the Eighth be kept away from Houston. On the other hand General...Boll opines that he will not request the war department to send the Negro Guardsmen somewhere. else, since to do so would admit his inability to handle the men and therefore he is going to permit the department to do as it deems best under the circumstances. Martial law has been lifted and the city has settled down to business once more, while both races regret very deeply the clash and outbreak of last ETHEL MARSHALL Formerly with "Smart Set" BILLY B. JOHNSON TRIC Singers. Dancers, Comedians Thursday night. The municipality is making an investigation separate and distinct from the government and it is hoped that the fault on both sides will be remedied and thus prevent any similar occurrences in the future, either in the South North, East or West. In the exhibition mixed match, Miss Irma Moore and Leander Harris of St. Louis, were defeated by Miss Quarrels and T. A. Holland of Kansas City. 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