St. Louis Argus

The People's Paper The Trade Maker VOL. VI. NO. 40 DR. WEAVER AVERS GOVERNMENT NEEDS DEPT. OF MEDICINE Lieutenant Declares Control of Medicine and Surgery Would Be Death To "Quackers." Calls Attention To Fact That a Physician Made Construction of Panama Canal Possible. Doctors First To Sacrifice In Present War. More Attention New Paid To Diseases of Hogs and Cattle Than To People. Now, that the railroads have been placed under governmental control and there is much talk about creating a "Department of Munitions" with a place in the cabinet, why not create a Department of Medicine and Surgery and make the head of which a cabinet member. Government Control of Medicine Death to "Quacks" The federation of the healing art will most certainly close the doors of the "Quacks," thus, not only proving a financial benefit to the many innocent victims on whom "Quenka" incessantly prey but affording ample opportunity for effective scientific treatment, before the malady progresses to a hopeless end. The world has ever shown but little appreciation for the deeds of its benefactors; in most times and countries, starvation, imprisonment and death have always been the market prices the world has offered for wisdom and service and the welcome with which it has greeted those who come to bring peace and prosperity. Four hundred and fifty nurses and two hundred array surgeons perished in night camps and in the line of duty during the war of the southern rebellion. They have been absolutely ignored by the historians and are unknown by posterity because they chose to leal rather than inflict and to save rather than destroy. A Physician Made Possible Construction of Panama Canal tion of Panama Canal The Republic of France made several unsuccessful attempts to build the Panama Canal and each time was forced to abandon the task on account of the continued loss of so many of its employees from malarial infection. Gen. William Gorgas, then an army surgeon with the rank of major, discovered the mosquito to be the transmitter of this death spreading disease and upon his recommendation the United States destroyed these parasites in the usual way, making it possible for people to live in the canal zone with as much impunity as they could in other parts of the country. Though he paved the way for his fatherland to construct that colossal canal which has made it the center of the commerce of the world, no statue has been erected to perpetrate his memory. The only reward he has received from an ungrateful Republic is a place in the silent records of the War Department, like other men of his profession, to waiy until other times and other men can do justice to his deeds. Physicians Were First to Sacrifice When German autocracy threatened the safety of the nation the physicians were the first to bid the comforts of home, their wives, children, mothers and sweethearts a long farewell and march to the blood stained battlefield of Flanders. "If they are first in war and first in peace, why not first in the hearts of their countrymen." The physicians are the Atlas who bear in their strong and tender arms the deser $p$ of the world. To most people nothing is wonderful that is not far distant. They cannot understand show a man can be among them every day going from house to house, healing the wounded, and giving sight \to the blind, and then be great. Few of us appreciate the intrinsic merits of that unassuming, yet, illustrious, Dr. John. Murphy, of Chicago, who was the highest mountain peak in the ranges of men, and the earthquake of death that shook him down left a chasm on earth and a gap in the clouds. Thousands of people die every year from diseases that could be prevented if the healing art was under the control of the government, and if some foreign foe were to kill only a small The St. Louis Argus part of that number of Americans, blood would drip from the pens of every editor and the country would be up in arms, and murder! murder! would be from the lines of every woman and widows and orphans, and they are just as dead as if they had been shot with a million cannons. More Attention Paid to Hogs and Cattle Than to the People Through the recommendation of the Department of Agriculture, large appropriations are annually made for the prevention of diseases among hogs and cattle and if we had a Department of Medicine and Surgery, large appropriations would be made for the prevention of diseases among people. It is plainly evident that the squealing of hogs attacked by cholera is more appealing to the cars of our representatives than the moans and groans of human beings that are dying from preventable diseases. Warning to America Unless America early learns to regard the man who carries the "pill bag" as much a part of the national defense as the man who shoulders the rifle or stands behind the cannon and to regard disease as a more deadly enemy than the most hostile foreign for the song we sing of "the land of the free and the home of the brave" will be but an empty bubble and a poetic dream. I sincerely believe if the healing art is put under the control of the Federal government the physicians will get justice, the public will get better service, the population will be increased and there will be no need of an annual influx of spies and foreigners who always bring with them some of the most filthy diseases that ever claimed the attention of medical science. Create a Department of Medicine and Surgery to co-operate with each state Department in which in turn will co-operate with every city Department and by so doing we will build an impregnable wall of defense around the health and lives of the American people that no disease will ever be able to penetrate. Darrington Weaver, M.D. First Lieut. M.O.R.C. U. S. A. REV. BUNDY VISITS ST. LOUIS Rev. Bundy of Cleveland, Ohio, father of Dr. L. N. Bundy, who is still insacrament at Bellville was at St. Louis a few days this week in consultation with the officers of the local branch N. A. A. C. P., looking forward to arranging bond for his son. He stated that he was well pleased with the work and the assistance given his son by the Association. He also stated that the reason why bond had not been already arranged, was that the prospective bondsman has required too much. He returned home Tuesday to resume his ministerial work as presiding elder of the A. M. E. Church. "POBO" COLLEGE With the increase in numbers, the interest continues to grow in the "Poro" Club of St. Louis, and, recent reports from a number of "Poro" Clubs in other cities is significant of the far reaching manifested interests. The St. Louis "Poro" Club, holds its meetings the first Monday evening in each month, at 6 o'clock; the aim of the club is to render material as well as financial aid to each Agent; thereby enabling them to give efficient services to every "Poro" Patron. After the transaction of business, a short time is spent in becoming better acquainted with the co-workers and enjoying the novelties of the season. Each Agent was to have costumed her birth month in the January meeting. A reunion of "Poro" Agents is to be held the last week of January at Poro College. The "Poro" System reviewed, and topics to promote the general welfare of club will be discussed during the lunch hour. After the February business meeting there will be the Mardi Gras with Valentine novelties. Each Agent is permitted to have one guest accompany her. Hundreds of persons, looking for clear, comfortable, convenient rooms, read the advertisements in the Classified columns of The Argus every week. Published In The Interest Of Colored People ST. LOUIS, MO. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1918. PATRONS OF THE RESTAURANTS MAY GO WITHOUT MEALS If Eating Places Are Not Permitted to Open Until 7 a.m. Thousands Must Go to Work Without Meals Cabarets Hit Hard St. Louisans hardly had time to consider the unexpected drastic order of Fuel Commission of Garfield, closing industries east of the Mississippi, when the following notice affecting this city was posted Thursday: All St. Louis restaurants, salons, theatres, moving picture shows, billiards and pool halls must close at 10 o'clock every night; all moving picture shows must close entirely on Monday and Tuesday, and no electric lights or superfluous street lights will be permitted on any night. Included in the order was the information that exterior lights will be darkened every night and no business will be permitted to start before 7 a.m. Their Breakfast If the order is carried out as indicated, thousands of workmen, who depend upon restaurants for their meals will have to go to their work in the morning without eating and many others will go to bed at night hungry. Hits Cabaret Hard The order hits the cabarets a "knee-out" blow. The life of these centers of amusement is practically between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., after the theaters close. Very little business is done before 10 c.clock. During winter months the patronage of picture houses after 10 p.m. is more of an expense than a benefit to the owners. The closing order would not make much difference with them if it were not for the two day ruling. Few will be able to stand the loss of these days long. Graduates of the Lincoln Institute Have Advantages It may be of interest to the friends of Negro Education in Missouri to know that the diplomas of the graduates of Lincoln Institute are accepted in lieu of an examination to teach in the public schools in Oklahoma, Illinois and Kentucky. A graduate of Lincoln Institute has recently been elected president of the Colored State Teachers' Association of Oklahoma. Besides in the rural schools of this state, Lincoln Institute graduates are permitted to teach in the public schools of Kansas City and St. Joseph without examination. Graduate of Lincoln Institute are teaching in Edwardsville, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Grand Tower and East St. Louis in the state of Illinois and are accepted on diplomas without examination. Industrial work of the students has won blue ribbons at the State Fair at Selena for the past five years. County superintendents of schools who employ Lincoln Institute graduates in the Colored public schools of the state speak in the highest terms of the quality of their teaching. No complaint comes from those who employ them. Lincoln Institute has always been classed as a state normal school. Its distinctive work has been the preparation of teachers for the Colored public schools of the state. That it has done that work, no one can truthfully deny. It has graduated ten students from the full college course with the degree A. B, and would have graduated more; but it is hard, to get the young people of today to do college work. Nearly two years ago the normal department was strengthened by adding two years of college, work and this year the first class of junior college rank, will be graduated from this department. All normal students' now are classified with college rank. They are called Senior and Junior Teachers' College students and are graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Pedagogy and a life certificate to teach in the rural and town schools of Missouri. BURNS NEGRO AT STAKE Hazelhurst, Minn., January 18. A mob of residents of Hazelhurst, took Sim Edwards, a Negro, accused of the murder, of 47-year-old Vera Willis, from the jail here early today and burned him to death. The lynching-took place a mile and a half from town. Oil was poured on the Negro's clothing by the leaders of the mob, said by county officials to include the father of the girl. A battering ram was used to break in the jail door, and Edwards is said to have confessed to the men who entered his cell, but later, repudiated the alleged confession. Three other Negroes, held for complicity in the killing were not molested. The multilated body of Vera Willis was found in the woods near here late Tuesday. WEATHER PREDICTION For St. Louis and vicinity—Fair Friday, light snow probable. Coldest Friday night. Fair and warmer Sat- urday. By C. F. Collins, Mentalist. LOCAL BRANCH OF N.A.A.C.P. HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Dr. John W. Day Be-elected President, Officers Make Annual Report and Delegates To the National Conference Deliver Message The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held a very enthusiastic meeting at Beren Presbyterian Church, last Wednesday evening. The reports from the officers showed that much work had been done during the past year of the branch. In his report, the chairman of the executive committee, Mr. Chas' A. Pitman, gave an interesting review of the activities of the St. Louis branch during the past year, and outlined a constructive policy for the ensuing year. Mr. Geo. H. Vashon, as spokesman for the delegates who attended the Midwinter Conference at New York, made a report on the conference, that was brought out in this report, that the St. Louis delegation was the center of interest during the conference, and contributed largest to its success. Officers Elected The following officers of the local branch were elected: President, Rev. J. W. Day, 2nd Vice-President, Rev. W. H. Peck, 3rd Vice-President, E. A. McKinney, Secretary, Miss C. F. Wilkerson, Treasurer, W. H. Huffman. Board of Directors C. A. Pitman, A. W. Lloyd, Mrs. Do Wolf, P. Mosely and D. E. Gordon. By C. Collins, Mentalist. Let me help you in your business pursuit for 1918. Perhaps I can help you in all walks in life. It is a gift from God through the "Medium of Concentration" that we are able to tell you almost anything you want to know. However strang, on wonderful this may seem to you, it is nevertheless true. So mysterious it is to us that we are not able to give you a clear observation of its operation. But let us call your attention to the wonderful power of mind from a psychological point of view. "All forms of our ideas are presented to the mind for determination as to their fitness, for right or wrong; or false." Perception, the first act of the mind which consists in reception of ideas concerning external objects through the medium of the senses. It has been well observed that the first objects which strike our senses give our first ideas and our wants are the causes of our attention. The repetition of these ideas and the development of new wants, give birth to our sentiments and thoughts; thus our intellect which perceives or understands or which receives or comprehends the ideas communicated to it by the senses, or by perception, or by other means called the "Understanding." While in the attitude of concentricity the mind makes known the mystery of our sensibility. For fifteen days we have done work along the line of astronomy predicting the weather one day at a time. Our predicting cards being displayed at the Grove Pharmacy, Webster Groves to which we are glad to refer you for further information. The mind is self-saving, self-dependent and gives evidence of originality of thought and conception. While it is indispensable, that the mind although a spiritual essence is subject to growth, and development and training, in other words to education. We must train our minds to think. "When the mind," says Look, "turns its view inward upon itself, thinking is the first idea that occurs." "Wherein it observes a great variety of modification from which it draws to itself distinct ideas." The perception annexed to any impression on the body by an external object is called "Sensation." When an idea recurs without the presence of the object it is "Remembrance." When sought after by the mind and again brought into view, it is "Attention." When our ideas are taken notice of, and, as it were, registered in the memory it is "Recollection." When the mind fixes its view on any one object and considers it on all sides it is called "Study." Weather Prediction for— Webster Groves and vicinity, Fair today, warmer tonight with colder Saturday with rising temperature. MANY PETITIONS IN INTEREST OF NEGRO SOLDIERS The undersigned respectfully requests you to disapprove the sentence of death imposed upon the Colored soldiers in the court martial at Fort Houston, Texas. Date Name Place Little Rock, Ark.-The Colored women of Arkansas, touched with the appeal for help from the families of the thirteen Colored soldiers recently hung, and the forty-one sent to prison for life, are responding promptly and generously to the appeal of the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, at Washington, for funds to relief the distress of these families. Colored women of Arkansas feel that those men suffered for the race, and met their tragic end in defense of Colored womanhood. Washington, Jan. 12.-The A. M. E. ministers of this city have sent President Wilson a petition asking elemen- for the five other Colored soldiers of the 24th Infantry, recently sentenced to death for participation in the mutiny at Houston, Tex. In their peti TO THE PRESIDENT, WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D. The undersigned respectfully the sentence of death imposed un- court martial at Fort Houston, Te Date FUNSTON "BROWN SKINS HAVE" ROSEY CHEEKS Will be Seen in Movnig Pictures at the Booker Washington Thea- tre, Week of Jan. 38 Mr. Charles H. Turpin, prophet of the Booker Washington Theatre, who went to Camp Fujian recently and secured moving pictures of the Colored boys there, speaks highly of the physical condition of the St. Louis men. Mr. Turpin says they have all gained in weight, are happy, have a proud manly bearing and even the "brown skins" have nice cheeks. Among the special features photographed by Mr. Turpin are: a wrestling match and a boxing contest. Pictures were taken of the men in various exercises. A panoramic view of the camp is shown, and though the men are scattered in different companies, he was able to get the St. Louis boys in a group, also a special group of St. Louis non-missioned officers and several "close-ups" including special pictures of Disciple B. K. Watkins. The picture will be shown at the Booker Washington for one week beginning Monday, Jan. 28. As it is quite likely that at least 25,000 St. Louisiana will want to see the boys again, before they go to France, it will be necessary to start the shows much earlier than usual in order to close the theatre as 10 each night, as has been ordered by the Fuel Commissioner. SUMNER HIGH GRADUATING EXERCISES The graduating exercises of the Normal department of the Summer high school will be held in the High School Auditorium, January 22, at 8:00 P. M. The general theme will be the Elementary School in Evolution. The exercises of the high school will be held the following evening, January 23, at 8:00 P. M. The general theme will be South America. Mr. Richard Murphy, president of the Board of Education will present the diplomas at both exercises. Mr. Festus J. Wade will address the Normal graduates. Tickets for both exercises may be secured at the office of Summer high school. P. L. Williams, Principal. PROF.FLOWERS' ORCHESTRA TO PLAY Prof. Flowers Orchestra will play for the Battle of Flowers Hall, Monday night, Jan. 21, at Pythian Temple Auditorium. The Carnation Embroidery Club met Friday at the residence of Mrs. A. Wood, 2825 Morgan St., the president presiding. After the usual routine of business the meeting was turned over to the entertainers who requested all present to give thanks, expression of God's goodness toward us during the past year, and all responded. Mrs. Rena Smith rendered a selection entitled "The Lord's Prayer," Mrs. Marie Curtis rendered a solo excellently entitled "Slavery Days." The hostess served a delicious linenoon. We read our creed and left with glad thoughts. Mrs. Robt, Ransoone, president; Mrs. H. L. Porter, secretary; Mrs. Dora Priest, reporter. tion the ministers state that there are extenuating circumstances which they believe merit executive clemency. From Maine to California the Colored people are realizing more and more the significance of the trinity and death of the thirteen soldiers of the 24th U.S. Infantry, and they are doing their bit in behalf of the five men who are now in the Texas city under death sentence. The President of the United States is the only man that can save their lives. He may be moved to act in their behalf if enough influence is brought to hear. If you are interested in these soldiers, sign and cut out coupon, mail to the President at once, or if you sign and bring to the Argus office we will see that they are properly forwarded. D. C. ally requests you to disapprove upon the Colored soldiers in the Texas. Name Place WHO IS PRINGESS DOLLY DIMPLES? The committee in charge of the Battle of Flowers Ball is sparing no time or expense to all up the Pythian Auditorium as the entire door receipts go to the Female Band and symphony Orchestra. We thank the amusement lovers of St. Louis because no function has been dated ahead of the Battle of Flowers Ball. Promptly at 6:45 Princess Dolly will lead the grand march and then the handsomely gowned ladies and gourd men of St. Louis will dance till the wee sma' hours of the morn. A big dance and a good time, await all who come to Pythian Auditorium Monday night, Jan. 21. Committee in charge. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE The regular monthly meeting of the St. Louis Branch Negro Business League will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, 1918, at 3:30 p.m. 2894 Pine St. Business of importance. Re: Mrs. Madison, president, Hersh Smith, secretary. PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINERS ENGAGED FOR MANHAT TAN CAFE Manager Robert Lausse, of the Manhattan Cafe, Newsteaf and Funny, has engaged Misses Louise Temple and Emma Frederick, as cafetellers at his popular cafe. The young indies have been filling engagements on the Panther (white) Vaudeville Time and come here from Chicago to fill an indie engagement at the Manhattan. They have joined with Miss Ida Binder and are now known as "The Manhattan Jazz Girls." The cafe has nine entertainers in the cabaret rendering a high class program daily. Afternoon musicals and dances are being featured on Mondays and Thursdays. SWAGER GIRLS' BALL POSTPONED The Full Dress Ball that was to have been given by the Swagger Girls, Monday night, Jan. 21, at Almacke's Dancing Academy, will be postponed to Monday, Jan. 28, on account of the Battle of Flowers Ball at Pythian Temple Auditorium. Our people are requested to attend this ball and the St. Louis Woodmen are requested to dance with us Monday, Jan. 28th. Joe Davis, master of Ceremonies. UNIFORM RANK INSTALLATION Promptly at 8 o'clock Monday night in the Armory at Pythian Temple the officers of Uniform Rank will be installed. At the same time and place the officers of the Ladies Drill Team will be installed. One price of admission for both functions, the Battle of Flowers in the Auditorium and the installation in the Armory. J. H. Kent. Major General. PRINCE HALL COURT TO GIVE ENTERTAINMENT There will be a Grand Handling of the Broom, entertainment given by Prince Hall Court No. 114, at Masonic Hall 3619 Easton Ave. Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 1918, J. A. Cash, Prince Hall Lodge; Lela Moten, Prince Hall Court. Admission 10 cents. An Exponent Of Truth and Justice PRICE 5 CENTS DEFENSE COUNCIL STARTS FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN DRIVE Open New Headquarters. Money Needed To Buy Yarn To Knit 650 Sets of Woolen Garments. Report on Christmas Fund The Colored Women's Unit, of the Council of National Defense is conducting its financial campaign and every individual is asked to donate as much as possible to this work. We want to knit 650 sets of woolen garments for the 650 St. Louis boys in service. Every organization is asked to give to this worthy cause. The Women's clubs of the city are coming in to get yarn to knit and we have no yarn. What club will be the first to donate a good sum to buy yarn. Let us hear from you. Dr. J. W. McCullahan has joined the front room of his suite at 209 N. Jefferson to be used as a campaign headquarters, and the business of this council will be conducted from this office. Our meetings are held every Thursday night at the Wheatsley Branch A. W. C. A. You are invited. Each church and club is asked to send a committee to help plan this work. Come in and see us at campaign headquarters. Miss Victoria Clay Hiley, Chairman. Miss Ethelyn Hoard, Secretary. Finance Committee: Mrs. E. Gumble, Chairman. Mrs. Ada Harris, Vice Chairman. Mrs. Julia E. Prince, Secretary. Mrs. Tillie Griffin, Treasurer. Mrs. Armenta Lott. Mrs. Emma Price. Mrs. Anna Willburn. Mrs. Julia Cordell. Mrs. Nancy Shelton. Card of Thanks The Colored Women's Unit of the Council of National Defense, wishes to thank White Temple No. 19 Dt. Elks. First Baptist Church, Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church, 9th Ward Knitting Club of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Autochth Baptist Church and individuals who so, generously donated to the Christmas fund. Financial Report The following is a report of the amounts received by different solicitors for the Christmas fund: Mrs. Gregory $9.55, $5 for White Temple No. 19; Mrs. McKinney $8.82; Mrs. Gholson, $8.75, $8.50 for First Baptist Church; Mrs. Rouse, $4.98; Mrs. Hattles, $4.55; J. E. Hort, $5.00 for 19th Ward Knitting Club; Mrs. Cunningham, $2.35; Mr. Cyrus, $1.60; Mrs. Gibbs, $1.50 for Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church; Mrs. Jones, $2.50; List No. 11, $2.10; Payments $2.50. Expenditures: To apples and oranges $20.05; yarn to be knitted into garments $21.95; Total $52.00. Ethelyn E. Hoard, See v. DR. JONES RECOMMENDED OUT OF 14 MEMBERS FOR MEDICAL CORPS DR. JONES RECOMMENDED OUT OF 14 MEMBERS FOR MEDICAL CORPS Dr. Tucker Jerome Jones, a St. Louis boy of 3524 Pine St., who recently passed the examination held by the State Board of Medical. Examiners, was recommended by Major Luedde for a commission in the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army, as a result of an examination taken a few weeks ago. Dr. Jones was graduated by McHarry Medical College with the class of 1915. AMERICAN WOODMEN TO ORGANIZE ANOTHER CAMP IN ST. LOUIS Tuesday night, Jan. 29th, Supervisor C. C. Cade will organize the third camp in St. Louis. Prof. S. M. McPherson of 8923 Finney Ave., has been selected as Commander of the new-camp. The commander is highly educated, having served as an educator in the public schools of Oklahoma and Arkansas for a number of years. Every officer in this camp will be selected for his particular fitness. In Woodenraft the organizing deputy selects the officers for the first year and as this is the first camp Supervisor, Cade has organized since being transferred to Missouri, he is combing the city of St. Louis for his officers for this camp. The organization will take place at Douglass Hall. Refreshments will be served free. $3.00 to join this camp. Both men and women accepted. Apply to C. C. Cade, 4215-W Finney Ave. Lindell 1315W. 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LOUIS ARGUS Mrs. Butterworth who for the past few weeks has been the guest at the home of Mrs. Addie Jackson, has been very ill but is convalescent at this writing.....Miss Eugenia Jones was called to Allenville to assist her sister during the illness of her husband, Rev. H. D. Drasdall who has been ill several weeks.....The snow storm of last week was one of the worst we have ever known since the winter of 1873 in the report of the old estimates in the rural district were scarce able to conduct their classes or indeed get the schools themselves, yet a fair attendance was reported at church services.....On account of the crippled train service the Argus was late and deliveries uncertain.....Owing to the feeble condition of the Argus reporter after her long illness, the sale of extra copies of the paper will necessarily be discontinued....Mrs. Anne Armstrong, while on her way to church watch meeting night, slipped and fell spraining her ankle; her husband, Mr. Frank Armstrong was accidently shot in the back while hunting with a lad, Raymon Thomas. Both are better. Miss Sophia Mudd is recovering from a recent illness.....Mr. Peter Swink is enjoying a visit with home folks.....Mr. chas Yaker has been duly ap- St. Luke, 5th Chap. 25th verse. "We have toiled all the night and tacen in nothing, nevertheless, at Thy word we will let down the net." The above was the theme from which Dr. Johnson delivered a powerful but short sermon Sunday morning. So clear and striking were his illustrations of the Master and his disciples on the Lake of Galilee that one could almost imagine that they could see the wonderful amount of fish that were caught by those obedient fishermen. Just here the pastor related several historical events that triumphed on or near this notable sheet of water. The results of obedience and of disobedience were contrasted by the pastor, who laid great stress upon the former. In short the pastor urged his hearers to be "True fishers of mankind." They must be possessed of the same spirit that charmeferized our Saviour. Hear him Sunday morning as he has a special message for the public. Mrs. Z. T. Rush and her coworkers are making extensive preparations to entertain the public at St. Paul, Feb. 22 with a musical, embracing some of the leading talent of the city. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 2719 Morgan St. Preaching Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 1 p.m. R. Y. P. u. at 6:30 p.m. Communication every second Sunday. Rev. J. F. Greenwood, of Memphis, Tenn. pastor; Rosie Robertson, secretary. Wayman A. M. E. Church, 23rd and Wash Sts. Presaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school 1 p.m., Allen C. E. League 6:30 p.m. Class meeting Tuesday 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p.m. On the, 23rd and 24th the Presiding Elders' Council of the Fifth Epiphael District will convene at Wayman A. M. E. Church. We hope to have all churches present. Our Bishop, Dr. Parks will be present, and we invite all to come and hear this great man. Visiting ministers from all over the West and Middle West-as far as California will be here. Come and take part with us. A program will be rendered for the occasion. The pastor Rev. A. R. Dobbins, has turned the eyes of the whole district on Wayman. SUNDAY SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS ERISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock by Father Clarke, subject, "Jonah." Sunday, school at 12:30 p.m. Recorder's Bible class for men at 7 o'clock; organ recital at 7:45; evening prayer at 8 o'clock. All are welcome to these services. A great revival has begun at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. It is a church where something is doing all the time. The Rev. Dr. Wm; Bascom, the presiding elder and evangelist, of the Alabama Conference, is conducting the meetings. Dr. Bascom is presiding elder over the fangas Tuskegee district. He "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Ointment PALMER'S HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Soap They stand for Merit and Reputation. This Ointment successfully used for eighty years, in thousands of cases of skin troubles. The Only ORIGINAL Complication Brightener. At all druggists, or sent by mail upon receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By The Morgan Drug G 1812 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. ware of Substitutes and Institutions. They may expire. Look for the Make-Colored packages and adobe Marks. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. By: Miss H. Jones FARMINGTON, MO. By Dayse F. Baker CHURCHES WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH METROPOLITAN NOTES pointed vice chairman of one of the committees of Thrift Stamp and War Certificates of this county. The other members are Felix Poston, James Robinson, Mrs Susie Robinson and Miss Dayse F. Baker.....Mrs. Lucy Bridges received the sad intelligence of the demise of her brother, Lewis Cunningham of St. Louis who has been ill for some time. Her sister, Mrs. Allie Magnus of Oklahoma City spent a few hours here Thursday. Neen renamed her half week announcing the death of a former resident of the place is the person of Mr. Luther Cayce.....The friends of Mr. Walter Matthias are glad to know that he is up and able to make his daily hike at Camp Funston.....A letter from J. Elmer Bridges at Lincoln Institute states that the school year is a busy and interesting one.....The severe weather caused the percentage of attendance at Douglass School to run lower than it has for years. This was due to the fact that the majority of pupils live the greater distance away.....Mrs. Henry Wilburn and little son. Henry Lewis are getting along nicely.....Mrs. Mary Cayce has fully recovered.....We are informed that Clarence Meyers is quite ill at Crystal City.....Mrs. J. H. McCallister and Mrs. Jane Hunt entertained guests in their homes last week.....St. Paul M. E. Church will hold memorial services in remembrance of the splendid service rendered by Dr. R. K. Gillum, ex-dist. supt. By his works shall we ever remember him. takes great pride in stating that he holds the distinction of presiding over the church of which Tuskegee was organized. He is a great preacher, full of enthusiasm and fire, and he is one of the typical Southern gospel preachers, who sweeps everything before him. Hear him Sunday morning at 11. Rev. Shaw the pastor is doing what he can to assist the evangelist in the success of the meeting. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings. Come every night. THE TABERNACLE A remarkable crowd greeted the pastor Sunday morning and listened to a beautiful sermon in which the saloon was the central figure. The pastor will preach a series of antisaloon sermons, while the members will make a crusade which it is hoped will have a great effect on the patrons of the neighboring saloons. Mr. W. H. Brown presided over the one hundred block committee meeting Sunday evening. Mrs. Susie Mason, president of Sergeys Progressive Club, was acting secretary. Until further notice all services will be held in the Sunday School department. Sunday School League Notes Mr. Charles Copeland, former vice president of the Epworth League, has joined the navy and is now at Newport News, Va. Among the Lane Tahernacle boys at Camp Funston are: Mr. Fred Thompson, member of usher board; Mr. James Waters, member Men's Bible class; Robert Johnson, nephew of the pastor, Henry Simmons, member Sunset club; Gus M. Ricks and Robert Person, son of Mr. R. O. Person, president of the class leaders board. Beginning at 6 o'clock league services were very interesting Sunday evening. The crowds are fast increasing. Wednesday evening the 30th, the Literary Department will hold a debate and query box. The subject for next Sunday will be "Young Christians Reaching Outward." Scripture reading will be found in the 6th chapter of Galatians. Meeting opens 6 P. M. We wish to inform all those interested that the John Mark debate is over. Last year the church did a great amount of missionary work, but if plans are successful this year, all past records should be broken. The missionary cause is large and great and cannot be taken care of by occasionally dropping 5 or 10 cents in the missionary box. It does not merely consist of building churches and missions and there are many other things that will help the cause is much as money. The missionary department is planning a great drive. Mrs. Ella Howell is the president, and Mrs. Dona Bradford is secretary. Five hundred boxes will be provided, one to be placed in each home. Each box will hold $2.00. The fourth Sunday in May which will be the great day the boxes will be called in. But before this time the missionary department will put forth several smaller efforts. Parties social and concerts will be given. Mr. Ross has promised the department a day each month in the Sunday School. We are trying to raise $1,000. We believe we can do it. For with the two ultra-modern ladies at the head of affairs the outlook is very pleasant. SPIRITUAL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2721 Lawton Ave. Services Sundays and Friday evenings at 8:00 o'clock sharp. J. S. Weatherford, rector, assisted by L. Cooper; M. Owens, secretary. CARIBIAN PIRITUALIST CHURCH Packing, Shipping and Storage. Light and Heavy Hauling and Second-Hand Goods 103 N. CHANNING AVE. The Christian spiritualist Church has sown from Killy Wash St., to 017 N. Catholic Avenue, 020 Wash St. Tuesday friday friday at 8:00 p.m. Octh Madison St., gas, get at 3:00 Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Crankshaw. Harry M. Boeckmann 2715 Franklin Ave. REAL ESTATE and HOUSE AGENT Good Houses Flats and Rooms to Rent to Colored People. Call or Phone. Good Service. ARE YOU A PYTHIAN? Don't stand on the corner and see your friends go by. Get in the game! Join the Uniform Bank. Any company is what you make it. Pythian On. A offers you special inducements. See Capt. Givens any sight at Pythian Hall. WHERE TO GET THE ARGUS COLORED ENTERPRISE Full Dress Suits For Rent. FULL LINE OF FALL AND WINTER SUITS CHEAP Second-Hand Over Costs. LEVY GREEN AND BRO. Olive 4649 711 North Sixth Street Second Floor The St. Louis Argus is sold on the streets and delivered to the homes by more than a score of newsboys, at five cents a copy and can also be got at the following places: Goode's News stand.....230s Market Jackson's Shoe stand.....2122 Market Manhattan.....2319 Market Barnes, Druggist.....2101 Market Fry Drug Store.....29th and Market Watson, Druggist.....3150 Laclede Hartmann, Druggist.....2354 Chouteau Schulte, Druggist.....300 S. Jefferson Crawford, Grocer.....2330 Papin Williams, Presser.....2628 Morgan Mosby, Druggist.....2600 Wash Kent, Barber.....29th and Lawton Sarah Finney Phar.....4100 Finney Harris, Druggist.....100 N. Jefferson Schmidt, News stand.....908 N. 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Accord unusual saturating the victim with coal oil, with fiendish glee, characterized the wrenching was not in Georgia nor Texas, where race prejudice is supposed to swine spirit of mob violence, as practice. White people of this country, is becoming peace of mind, and to our life and proper our patience will allow us to stand in the of injustices upon the Negro is so great the law are so unconcern in protecting that no community regards the law when and, where we boast of impartial justice above it all must be written the word "double standard in punishing for crime." Negro is not excused on account of his crime. Then, why not give him an equal law? at, what we have; said before, that the for the President of the United States and make lynching a Federal offence with democracy; make the United S New York office. Front & Front 25 East 52th Street; Chicago o'real, Front & Front Boyce Buildings Shreve's Office & Front & Champlain Building Chicagoville office. Front & Front Independent Lifelong Lifelong The news has just reached us that a Negro was lynched, by burning at the stake, at Hazelhurst, Minn. According to press reports the usual saturating the victim with coal oil and the apply ing of torch, with flendish glee, characterized the work of the mob. This lynching was not in Georgia nor Texas, but in a far Northern city, where race prejudice is supposed to be less accute. The growing spirit of mob violence, as practiced upon, the Negro by the white people of this country, is becoming such a menace to our peace of mind, and to our life and property, that we do not see how our patience will allow us to stand it much longer. The practice of injustices upon the Negro is so general, and the officers of the law are so unconcern in protecting him, until it is getting so that no community regards the law where the Negro is concerned. In this land, where we boast of impartial justice, fairplay and democracy, above it all must be written the word "False," so long as there is a double standard in punishing for crime of white and black. The Negro is not excused on account of his color, when he commits a crime. Then, why not give him an equal opportunity before the law? We repeat, what we have said before, that this is an opportunity time for the President of the United States or Congress to take action and make lynching a Federal offense. Down with lychings! Up with democracy; make the United States safe for the Negro. LOCAL BRANCH, N.A.A.C.P. wing the past year's work done by the Association for the Advancement of Color what the people of this community we an organization existed. No other organs work to touch the different phases that are constantly arising. thought a year ago that the heinous and use the East St. Louis massacre, would a door. No one can tell what this year—in St. Louis. The N. A. A. C. E. is u for equal rights and justice to all men. be the duty of all who have the interest to report the organization. It is also hoped and members of the several commit will look well and choose from the m may be interested. members and officers should double their expected may happen at any time. In reviewing the past year's work done by the local branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, we cannot see what the people of this community would have done had not such an organization existed. No other organization is so peculiar in its work to touch the different phases of the Negro problems that are constantly arising. No one thought a year ago that the heinous and dastardly occurrences, like the East St. Louis massacre, would have happened right at our door. No one can tell what this year will bring even nearer to us—in St. Louis. The N. A. A. C. P. is uncompromising in its fight for equal rights and justice to all men. It will be the duty of all who have the interest of the race at heart to support the organization. It is also hoped that in selecting the heads and members of the several committees, that the president will look well and choose from the many groups of people who may be interested. The members and officers should double their efforts, knowing that the unexpected may happen at any time. MIGRATION said, these days, about Negro migrats. Northern sections of the country.. A Southern communities have been brought march: but of little or no avail. I lent has been asked to interfere. All the had intimidations have lost their cunning steadily moving northward, led by the are tales of woe and in their hearts and their burdens had become more than Much is said, these days, about Negro migration from the South to the Northern sections of the country. All the powers of the several Southern communities have been brought into play to stop the onward march; but of little or no avail. Even the Federal government has been asked to interfere. All the laws, substitute laws and intimidations have lost their cunning, and the migration is steadily moving northward, led by the Unseen hand. On their lips are tales of woe and in their hearts are stories of injustices. Their burdens had become more than they could bear, and their souls had longed for the "Promised land." Their coming has helped them in many ways. Their children have better school advantages; men and women receive better wages and shorter hours. They are rid of the credit system and the convict-farm practice. Those who are left behind are receiving better treatment. Ere long, they too will leave. The white people of the South are beginning to wakeup to find that they are losing their most valuable asset. We are pleased to note this awakening on the part of the whites of the South. May this migration continue until they fully realize that justice and fairplay are the foundation pillars upon which all stable governments must be built. It is no longer speculative as to the seriousness of the war since Mr. Garfield has issued his drastic order. The people are beginning to feel the effects. The Board of Aldermen should pass the U.R. bill in keeping with the administration's constructive policy. Delays do not always inspire public confidence. (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.) LESSON TEXT-Mark 1:21.45 GOLDEN TEXT-We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day-John 9.4. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS-Matt. 4:23; Luke 1:16-22; 31-46 Matt. 9:35-48; 1f.28-30; Luke 8:1-3; PRIMARY MEMORY VERSE-And he healed many that were sick-Mark 1:34 INTERMEDIATE TOPIC-The power and sympathy of Jesus. MEMORY VERSE-Gal. 6:2 SENIOR AND 'ADULT TOPIC-Jesus meeting human needs. At the risk of repetition we will once more call attention to the new plan of Sunday-school lessons. Its characteristics are: First, the uniform teaching. A general lesson title and the same general Scripture passages as the basis of study for all grades. One Golden text for all, although frequently a devotional Scripture lesson and particular text which is intended for the opening worship of the school or for departments of the school, with additional scriptural material for the use of teachers of the various grades. Second, the grades and ages. The grades recognized are: Primary, pupils from six to eight inclusive; Junior, nine to eleven or twelve inclusive; intermediate boys and girls, twelve or thirteen to seventeen inclusive; senior or young people, eleven to twenty-four; adults, twenty-five and upwards. Beginners are not included in these lessons, as they have been provided for in the beginners' lessons of the graded courses. Third, the graded teachers. Different lesson topics or titles as adapted to the different grades. Again, memory verses for the various grades. Additional scriptural material intended especially for the graded lesson writers and teachers. Sometimes the lesson text for a certain grade is simply a small portion of the uniform or general Scripture passage for that day. The first six months, of this year will be devoted to the Gospel of Mark. Every syllable will be covered during the course. Then there is to be a three months course of study in the Christian life on such vital topics as: The Beginning of a Christian Life, Reading God's Word, Praying to God, Obeying God, Growing Stronger, Speaking for Christ, Conquering Evil, etc., apparently disconnected, but really a vitally related course on topics dealing with Christian living. The Lesson for Today. I. The Man of the Unclean Spirit (vv. 24-27). Jesus was teaching in the synagogue, and the results were far different from those in Capernaum or Nazareth. (See Luke 4:16-30). But as always, evil is present with good, and evil always recognizes true plety, hence those present recognized that a God-sent man with a God-given message was speaking. Sunday-school teachers should also speak with authority, for we are as "the oracles of God." (I Peter 4:11.) Notice. Christ's power over spiritual evil. (vv. 23-27.) Demonstral possession, we are told, is quite common today in China and other heathen lands. The terror of this demon at the words of Christ may suggest how evil men will feel when Christ shall come again. As always, evil desires to be "let alone," but Christ would not let him alone. The demon did not want to come out, but he was helpless before the power of Christ and had to come, and in coming he made himself so felt that the people were "all amazed." Neither astonishment nor amazement, however, is conversion. 11. Peter's Mother-In-Law (vv. 28:34). In this next scene we have one of the homes wherein Jesus manifested his power over physical or bodily illness. Notice Christ was, abiding with his own loved ones. Here is an example on the part of Christ of how to do personal work. Also an example and a testimony that service is a testimony of gratitude. The fact that this one was healed and that she began at once to serve, is also a testimony to the fact of the cure. There was sickness in that home, not "horror of mortal mind," and they did what was best—brought the sick one to Jesus. Again in verse 30 is this keyword of Mark's Gospel, "straightway." Jesus could heal at a distance (John 4:50-53), but he liked to come straight up to the afflicted one. Notice he took her by the hand. This, too, is a lesson for us. The gospel of a handclasp is too often neglected. The "taking-by-the-hand" religion is much needed in our churches today. Notice he also "raised her up." People need to be lifted today. It is not enough to command them to rise; we must also help them to arise. Then it was that "the fever left her." Sickness, as well as demons, gave way before the Lord. The concluding scene of this day (vv. 52-35) is remarkable and presents a vivid and beautiful picture. "At even when the sun did set" (v. 32) they brought unto him "all" that were discussed. While all were gathered at the door, not all were healed, for the record says, "many were healed." We read, "many are called, but few chosen." All that city was gathered that eventide about Peter's door (v. 23), but the sad part of it was that not all received the healing touch of Christ. They had had a wonderful Sabbath day. They had seen proof of the power of the Master. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS By REV. JAMES M. GRAY, D. D. Dear Moody Bible Institute TEXT—Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the love of the love of the father is not in him. To love is in the word, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof; but he that doeth the will of God abdeth forever.—I John 2:15-17. By the word "world" the inspired writer no doubt means everything writer no doubt that is opposed to God. everything within the sphere of our existence considered as in the kingdom of sin. We are not to love these things, for to love is to surrender, oneself, and the creature who surrenders himself to the word is ruined by it. PETER If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him; in other words, we cannot love God and love the world at the same time. Of course, there is a proper regard for the world, which we may have; a regard for the beauty and perfection of God's works, for the achievements of science or the acquisition of wealth, or personal influence, but it is where the regard for these things intrenches upon our love for the Author and Giver of them that its wrongfulness and calamity appear. Suppose you were to receive two letters from different friends, each saying that he would visit you at the same and hour. And suppose they were so uncongenial to each other that it would be embarrassing and injudicious to permit them to meet, what would you do? To one or the other you must excuse yourself. Which shall it be? Other matters aside, it will be the one you love least. So there comes a time in the life of each of us when we hear the Father of our spirits knocking at our door and asking to come in and be our guest. The god of this world is already in the enjoyment of our hospitality, but now we must decide whom we shall choose. The Word tells us that we are not to love the world because all that is in the world is not of the Father. And now it is explained just what is meant. Three things are named: "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life." "Lust" in this case refers to any passion or propensity of the heart for forbidden things, or even for proper things when indulged in overmuch. The "lust of the flesh" pertains to the gratification of the grosser bodily appetites; the "lust of the eyes," the covetous desire for the things of others, and the "pride of life" points to arrogance and boasting. Nor are these three great principles of worldly-mindedness named at random, for at least twice before do they appear together in the Bible, first in the temptation of Eve in the garden of Eden and second in the temptation of Christ in the wilderness. Read carefully the third chapter of Genesis and the fourth of Matthew for the evidence of this. But not only are these things incompatible with the love of the Father, but they are further argued against on the ground of their fleetness, for "the world passeth away and the lust thereof." A mysterious curse wastes down and wears out all man's workmanship, and it is the same even with the physical creation. Seas and shores are continually changing places, and fountains and rivers are drying up. Many ages pass before the eye in the course of a half-hour's reading of history, and the duration of an Alexander or a Caesar is but the affair of a few moments. Not only does the world pass away, but the lust thereof. We slcken of the world in time. The evil days come, and the years draw nigh when we say: "I have no pleasure in them." Daniel Webster, in the sunset hours of his distinguished life, said to his biographer: "I care, so more about politics than a jackdaw that sits on top of St. Paul's," and even so quoted Cowper's lines: He sees that this great round-about, The world, with all its motility rout, Church, army, physic, law, Its customs, and its businesses, Are no concerns at all of his, And says, What says he? "Caw!" "Oh, who wishes to seize and hold that as an object of his supreme desire which is doomed to death and perpetual defeat? Is there not a more excellent way? Is there nothing we can love and lean upon when these things of earth are vanishing like a spectre from our sight? Yes, answers the apostle: "He that doeth the will of God abldeth forever." These were almost the last words of D. L. Moody, the great evangelist and the great educator of Christian youth. They are inscribed upon his tombstone. They are suspended in a golden frame over the mantel in the room made sacred by his presence in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Hundreds of young and old pass through that room every year and gaze upon those words, and gain new inspiration and new direction for their lives for them. God grant it to some of you. It will be well for us all. If we pause now and then and consider again what, precisely, are the tasks confronting us in this world war, writes Thomas W. Lamont. No one could have put them more clearly than President Wilson. Here is what he says: "What, then, are the things we must do, and do well, besides fighting—the things without which mere fighting would be fruitless:" "We must supply abundant food for ourselves and for our armies and our seamen not only, but also for a large part of the nations with whom we have now made common cause. In whose support and by whose side we shall be fighting. "We must supply ships by the hundreds out of our shipyards to carry to the other side of the sea, submarines or no submarines, what will every day be needed there, and abundant materials out of our fields and our mines and our factories with which not only to clothe and equip our own forces on land and sea, but also to clothe and support our people for whom the gallant fellows under arms no longer work, to help clothe and equip the armies with which we are co-operating in Europe, and to keep the looms and manufactories there in raw material; coal to keep the fires going in ships at sea and in the furnaces of hundreds of factories across the sea; steel out of which to make arms and ammunition, both here and there; rails for wormout railways back of the fighting fronts; locomotives and rolling stock to take the place of those every day going to pieces; mules, horses, cattle for labor and for military service; everything with which the people of England and France and Italy and Russia have usually supplied themselves but cannot now afford the men, the materials, or the machinery to make". POINTERS FOR THE POULTRY KEEPERS A high-water mark has been reached this winter in price of poultry products, especially eggs. This phenomenal price has caused hundreds of poultry men to put forth an extra effort to increase their egg production, writes C. A. Anderson of the Colorado Agricultural college. In the majority, of cases this effort has not brought the desired result, and here is the one big reason—the pullets being forced did not have the maturity and age necessary for winter laying. Their feed, care and housing may have been above question, but their handicap of being hatched late could not be overcome. The spring is the normal season of the year for hens to lay, and if they lay liberally, then they cannot be forced to heavy production in the winter. The fall and winter is nature's natural resting period. For this reason world-breaking records can never be expected from young hens. Pullets will always be the main force in producing winter eggs. As in the case of the hen, however, winter laying is not natural, and their tendency toward spring laying must be offset by hatching them early enough to reach the degree of growth and maturity necessary for egg production in the fall. Pullets that have not sufficient development to begin laying before the severe winter weather starts will almost invariably not lay before February or March. Many of the puzzling problems that confronted the poultrymen this winter will be avoided next year if the hatching is done three weeks to a month earlier. It should be remembered that the time of the year the eggs are laid is far more important than the number laid. Newfoundland Contributed 10,000 Men to Aid British Newfoundland, though her population does not exceed, that of a populous English industrial city, has sent 10,000 men to fight the battles of the British empire in this war. It is a magnificent record, asserts a writer, and exactly what one would have expected from a country which sent its fishing ships to help in the destruction of the Great Armada. It was in 1583 that Sir Humphry Gilbert took possession of the island in the name of his "most gracious lady, Queen Elizabeth"; it was only five years later that La Felicissima Armada left Coruna for English waters, so that Newfoundland had an early opportunity of establishing a tradition for gallantry which Newfoundlanders are so splendidly vindicating in the present war. The "Ancient and Loyale Colony" of Newfoundland recently celebrated the four hundred and twentieth anniversary of her discovery. Change- New Zealand Time. At present standard time in New Zealand differs from Greenwich time by eleven and one-half hours. This time was adopted in 1868, says the Scientific American, before the present world-wide system of zone time was introduced. The Wellington Philosophical society is now agitating the question of making New Zealand time exactly twelve hours in advance of Greenwich time, thus conforming to the regular hour zones, and also securing, throughout the year, the advantages of a half-hour of "daylight saving." Ask Those Whom We Have Served Delmar 922 Lindell 5690 4107 FINNEY AVE. A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKING CO. 2732 PINE STREET Modern ona up-to-date conveniences for high class work. Our constant aim is to keep in the front ranks of progress, and no effort will be spared to serve ous patrons. DAY or NIGHT calls given prompt attention Kinloch, Central 555 Bell: Bomont 1426 R. M. C. GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Free Funeral Parlors Office: 2635 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Office: 1318 E. Broadway East St. Louis, IL. Undertakers and Embalmers FOR GOOD, DEPENDABLE SERVICE CALL US UP The Most Modern Facilities—Closest Attention To All Details A I am very glad to say that I have sold to Mr. Harry Grannemann (white) saloonman, at Compton and Pine, one of Schauff's Parlor Players for his residence, for $1,000 cash. I have many good used pianos at most any price, real bargains. The war price has nothing to do with our prices. We can give just as good bargains as ever. Our pianos cost no more. I am going to sell to my people, this year, according to their circumstances. Just tell me what the other fellow can do. I have sufficient backing to compete with any merchant in the city. Pianos as high or low as you wish. Call Bomont 1792-W. Chas. H. Watkins. 2905 Laclede. Patronize MISS MAY MORRIS ICE CREAM PARLOR Cigars, Tobacco, Soda, Fruits Candie Notions of All Kinds Somont 3228-R 22 N. Ewing Ave. WAKE UP ODDFELLOW, WAKE UP, SISTER RUTH HAS GONE! Household of Ruth, American Federation Unit, founded Sept. 20, 1917. Julia Clark of Moab Household, No. 2114, organized Jan. 8, 1918. A special meeting is called for Jan. 19, 1918, at 8 o'clock, by orders of the president. Come without fail sister Ruth. SUNDAY SCHOOLS ATTENTION! Join in Chorus at Y. W. C. A. Mass Meeting, Sunday, Jan. 20, 4 P. M. Union Memorial Church For quick printing call at the Argus office, 2241 Market. IRISH PEASANT SONG IRISH PEASANT SONG I knead and I spin, but my life is low the while, Oh, I be alone, and walk abroad a mile. Yet if I walk alone, and think of nought at all. Why, from me that's young should the wild tears fall? The shower-streaked earth, the earth-colored stream, They breathe streams awake, and moan to me in dreams. And yonder fondling the broken castle wall, It pulls upon my heart till the wild tears fall. The cabin door looks down a turge lighted hill, And far as Leighlin Cross the fields are grass and still. But once I lose the blackbird in Leigh- lin's bedzene call, The foolishness is on me, and the wild tears fall. —Louise Inorgane Gutney Recruit Answers to His Nearest Living Relative A recruit in one of the cantonments when called up for examination was asked: "What is your nearest living relative?" "What you mean 'relative,' mister?" returned the recruit. "Ob, I mean your nearest living kinfolk." "Wal, that's my aunt you're talking 'born.'" Several other questions were answered satisfactorily when there came: "In case of death or accident, whom shall be notified?" "My mother," immediately from the selectman. "But you told me just a few minutes ago that your aunt was the nearest living relative that you have," objected the officer. "You asked me who my nearest living kin was, didn't you? Wal, that's Aunt Liz—she lives jest two miles from where I been livin'; mother lives fire." More Camouflage. The victim of the tar-and-feather party couldn't realize what was going to happen to him. "What are you going to do with me?" he asked, chattering with fear and the cold. "We're going to camouflage you," answered the man with the feather bag. "In other words, we're going to make you look like a rooster, so you can do some more crowing for the kaiser." Call Bomont 1452 for quick printing. WANTED—A good reliable janitor. Apply, 703 N. Garrison. WANTED---500 WOMEN and GIRLS for CHRIST and THE NATION AND LOCAL NOTES Mr. Charles Greene, of 4338 Cottage Ave., is still on the sick list. Miss Lillie Blye, 4201 W. Belle, is quite ill at the City Hospital. Who is Dolly Dimple! Come to the Battle of Flowers. Rev. G. H. Greene of Charleston, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. J. A. Baker of 2820 Bernard St. Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Farris spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Majors of 4246 West Belle Pl. Mr. and Mrs. A. Harrison of 2705 Eugenia, who fell and broke her limb would be pleased to see her friends at 2618 Clark Ave. Mrs. J. W. Spann of 4261w St. Ferdinand is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. P. Dr. Reid at Anniston, Ala. Master Curtis King, of Chicago, Ill. is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Shields, of 2818 Easton Ave. Be wise and economical in your buying food for your family, consult Weissmans Packing Co., advertised in this issue of the Argus, and save money. Mrs. Addie Moore of 2659 Bernard and sister, Mrs. Anna Mickle have returned from Chicago after an extensive stay. She was called away to the bedside of her sister who underwent an operation. Dr. E. L. Grant has returned from the South where he spent several weeks with relatives and friends and is now at his post of duty. 103 N. Jefferson Avenue. Mrs. Fannie Mae Reynolds, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Green of 4338 Cottage, left Tuesday for Plist, Mich., where she will join her husband. Miss Leona Montgomery of 3108 Lincs, after two weeks serious illness is able to resume her studies in the Normal at Sumner High School. Prof. J. Arthur Freeman has returned home from the hospital greatly improved in health. He is hopeful of being able to resume his duties as principal of Wheatly school in a short time. Miss Nora Hampton has returned home after spending the holidays with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Johnson of 2739 Wash St. Mrs. Marie Hawkins was at home in honor of Miss Bessie Gray of San Francisco, formerly of St. Louis, last Sunday, at a course dinner. Mr. and Mgs. Claude H. Hathaway of 4405. West Belle Pl. have returned home after a visit of two weeks with their paragls, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hathaway, at Alamo, Tenn. Mrs. Juanita Jones, of Milwaukee, Wis. after an absence of 28 years, returned to St. Louis to spend the holidays* with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Coates of 5530 Cozens Ave. Mrs. Jones left for Milwaukee last Sunday. Mrs. Julia Steward, of Chicago, Ill. agent for Wilder Resort Co., in Michigan, returned to the city last week to take up her work where she left off before the holidays. She is stopping with Mrs. Clyde Bell Patillo, 18 N. Leffingwell Ave. Office number is 2800 Pine St. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Higgins, formerly of Pine Bluff, Ark. spent Sunday in the city, blown to Denver, Colo., where they are making their home. Mrs. Julia Higgins is a sister of Ernest and David Patillo, this city. The Pioneer New Thought Club will meet Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, in room No. 1, Central Library Bldg., at 5:00 o'clock. Topic for discussion, "Elements of Paganism in Christianity." The public is invited. Regardless of the zero weather Friday night, Miss Bessie Gray was again entertained with a lovely wine dinner at the Manhattan Cafe. The party consisted of Mrs. B. Hobson, Mr. Lex Bowl of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. S. H. Dudley, the comedian. Rev. Geo. Gaines, one of the retired prominent ministers of the A. M. E. Church, sent $800 in Liberty Bonds as a surprise gift to his daughters here in this city. Mr. Ruth Shelton, 1523 Goode and Mrs. N. G. Clark, 6112 Minnesota Ave. Each grandchild, son-in-law and daughter received a $100 bond. Mr. Chas. D. Joiner a former well known St. Louisian was in the city during the past week renewing old acquaintances and visiting his father and sister, Mrs. Williams and Lee, Mr. Siner who is now making his home in maha. Neb. was on his way to Hot springs for the season. The Aristotle Crochet Club met at the residence of Mrs. F. C. Carter 4227 Ashland, Wednesday, Jan. 9. The ladies spent a pleasant afternoon in crecheting. An elaborate lunch was served which all enjoyed. Next place of meeting at the residence of Mrs. Willow Plummer, 2404 N. Pendleton. Mrs. Ida Ma Smith, president; Miss A. Johnson, secretary; Mrs. L. B. Murphy, The Fran Fran Club will meet with Mrs. David E. Gordon of Cook Avenue, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31. Little Otis Barr of 2738 Clark Ave., is quite sick and wishes his classmates of Mrs. Galhoan's Sunday school class and friends to visit him. Thomas Alya Jefferson, 4324 W. Belle was heat to the Apollo Club, Thursday evening. The members discussed President Wilson's speech on Peace Terms and the annual election of officers was held. Mrs. Faniele Manuel, 4107 Finney Ave., was called to Anderson, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 10, on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Hill, who died before her arrival. Win J. Covington, of Mugee, Ark., is the guest of his brother, Chas. B. Covington, 3955a Finney Ave. Mr. and Mrs. James Herriod of 2724 Adams St. entertained their two cousins Misses Marie and Onnie Green of Malta Bend, Mo., last Saturday and Sunday, who were detained longer on account of the severe weather. They departed for Detroit, Mich., Monday evening. Some of the other guests entertained were Mrs. J. Yource and son, Melville, Mr. L. E. Bovd, Miss E. Trimble and Mrs. H. L. Ridley featuring her piano solos. GRAND LEADER GIRLS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY THANKS FROM CAMP FUNSTON Detention Camp, Zone 1, Unit 5, Camp Punston, Kansas Grad Leader Girls, St. Louis, Mo. I take this my only means of thank you and your co-workers for your timely and magnificent gift of a few days ago which we received with much delight and maily thanks, two days before being ordered to this camp of isolation. I am now isolated here in a tent as a meningitis carrier commanding 49 others who have been exiled for the same disease. I was appointed instructor in the First Military School for Negroes in the Country where Negro instructors were employed, Capt. M. T. Dean, Capt. Harbour and myself being selected for this much sought and honored position and then on Tuesday sent to nothing more or less than an open prison with guards all around me. Of course, it is all for the best. Let me thank you and yours again for your kind remembrance and say to them all that if old meningitis gets me, I hope to meet you all in heaven. With best wishes for the New Year, Lt. B. E. Watkins. ANNUAL MEETING OF Y. W. C. A. Friday evening, January 25, the Y. W. C. A. will hold its birthday meeting and supper. All association members are welcome. The graduates will be the honored guests. Good music. Annual reports, a strong speaker will form the program. Sunday, Jan. 20 the Membership Rally of the Y. W. C. A. will open. Miss Mary E. S. Colt general secretary of the Central Association will give the inspirational talk on the Young 'Women's Christian Association, Miss Greenwood will talk on "Membership in the Association." The Sunday Schools "of the city will dead in the singing. The ministers of the city will speak on "The Y. W. C. as I See It." WANTED - Situation by young woman as waitress in restaurant or boarding house. Enquire or write. Miss Wallace, 14 S. 16th St. (rear). V.W.C.A. During the week, team workers will meet at the Association at 7 P. M. Saturday will be a "Owl's" Patriotic Rally. Annual Party To Graduates At Pythian Auditorium,Jan.25 M. Mr. Jas. W. Grant's annual party to the graduates will be given at the Pythian Hall Auditorium, Friday evening, January 25. Several new dances will be introduced including the new sensation "Pollyanna." These annual events are a feature on the social calendar. All graduates, their parents, and friends are invited, and a gala time is anticipated. TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS IMPRESSION Washington is flooded with applicants for clerical positions who have no qualifications for such work. The impression appears to exist that anyone who comes to Washington can instantly get a job. Nothing could be more erroneous. The only urgent need for clerical workers in Washington is for experienced stenographers and typists. To avoid the expense and disappointment incident to this situation, applicants for positions are urged to take the civil service examination, or if not thus fortified should, if desired employment with the Fuel Administration, first submit to an investigation of their qualifications by correspondence. The Fuel Administration is making no appointments of any kind except on the sole basis of fitness. C. UDELL TURPIN IN OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP Counn Grant, Rockford, IL. - Charles Udell Turpin of St. Louis, a student, was one of the four alternate candidates nominated by the University of Illinois to the third officers' training camp. The four men were given places in the school, Jan. 9, owing to the failure to report on the part of principals. They received the amanuals recommendation of university authorities. Young Turpin is a graduate of Samar High, St. Louis. His address, at Cumn Grant is, 2nd Company 3rd O.T.C. PIE GUESSING CONTEST Come guess what the pie is made of and win the prize. Monday evening, Jan. 14th, 1918. At Wavmgr A. M. E. Church, corner of 23rd and Wash Sts. Entertainment by the Mianchahua Club. Mrs. S. B. Woodfolk, president; L. Wallace, treasurer; M. Gilbert, secretary; Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. Admission 10 cents. MAMIE BYE WANTED If Manicie Rive, formally of Greenville, Miss., will call at the Argus office, important information will be given her. All Colored Congregationalists in St Louis are requested to call or communicate cafe with Rev. Harold M. Kingslev care of Y. M. C. A., by Monday night Last Week in January Reunion to "Pore" Agents at "Pore" College Mrs. Harvey Davis, who resided at 3402 a Lawton Ave., for several years, died at Barnes Hospital last Saturday, after a lengthy period of illness. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. The deceased leaves a husband and two daughters to mourn her death. The remains were accompanied to Louisville, Ky., last Monday night, for interment. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Romont 2219—Central 4012-R. Meet the crowd at the Battle of Flowers, Jan. 21st, Pythian Temple. Musicians Who Are Masons. Persons who are musicians and identified with the Masonic fraternity are especially urged to send in their names and addresses at once to^a. Let us do your next printing! Call Bomont 1452. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS nd GIRLS fo g, Union Memori MARRIAGE LICENSES Martin Pope ..... Chicago, Hl. Lucille Wynan ..... 1417 Papin James H. Dolphin ..... 2306 Chestnut Annie Clark ..... 2306 Chestnut Ed. Deans ..... 3006 Fairfax Florida Brawley ..... 3006 Fairfax Percy F. Jackson ..... Pittsburgh, Pa. Isabel V. Rhoades ..... 2637 Pine Toin D. Thomas ..... 3033 Marnice Pl. Geneva Hall ..... 3033 Marnice Pl. Haddon Crawford ..... 4234 Garfield Lucille Henderson ..... 2409 Goode Rige Wyatt ..... 123 N. Jefferson Florence Brooks ..... 3035 Pine Lenand Noland ..... E. St. Louis, Ill. Mary Lang ..... Columbus, Miss. Augustus U. Seay ..... 2634 Lawton Mrs. Lady Ethel Gill, Kansas City, Mo. Jack B. Purrin ..... 1717 Goode Alice C. Moragne ..... 1274 Cottage Chas. L. Ramoz ..... 1022 Pendleton Sarah O. C. Babks ..... 1022 Pendleton Robert Williams ..... 2633 Pine Mrs. Irene Walthall ..... 2633 Pine Calhoun Bolden ..... 2322 Clark Clair Porter ..... 2222 Clark Leo Gaston ..... 232 S. Beaumont Ennice Robinson ..... 2648 Bernard Henry Hughins ..... 2633 Papin Mildred Evans ..... 2628 Papin Charles Williams ..... 2320 Eugenia Mrs. Lucill V. Stewart ..... 2320 Eugenia Willie Wilkite ..... 107 S. 20th Annie Mac Johnson, 715a N. Leffwelling Leron Smith ..... 3034 Marnice Willie Phillips ..... 4431 St. Ferdinand Elgie Lee Robinson ..... 2306 Pine Jessie Lee Brown ..... 1749 S. 2nd Norton O. Bruey ..... 4340 Figney Maggie M. Sample ..... 112 S. Channing Will Lott ..... E. St. Louis, Ill. Hattie E. Grant ..... E. St. Louis, Ill. Charles B. Scott ..... 4140 West Belle Marie F. Matthews have ..... 5215 Cote Brillante The many- in- be need in is dis- sion, l to or if em- tion, their The ap the Raymond..... 918 N. 21st Mrs. Gokul Junt ..... 2918 Morgan Henry S. Casey ..... 2630 Market Angie Robinson ..... 2316 Pine James Washington ..... 2922 Laclede Amanda Baker ..... 2922 Laclede Chestertfield Harrington ..... 4220 Pinney Mrs. Beatrice Jones ..... 2305a Walnut Geo. Dillard ..... 25011 Montgomery Sallie Moore ..... 25911 Montgomery Gov C. Laurie ..... 2333 Clark Ardina C. Clark ..... 2911 Laclede Washington McAllister ..... 1333 Gay St Artie Manuel ..... 1333 Gay St. DEATHS of THE WEEK Pauline Laft, 2843, Montgomery... 82 Louis蔡, 1327, Pastard... 74 Louis Bankston, 3042, Nemplle... 50 Mollie K, Bowman, 3124, Laeclade... 63 Henry L. Wilson, 1545 So. Second... 33 John G. Barton, 2925 Chouteau... 57 Mary Smith, 104 S. Channing... 70 Baby White, 1418 S. Cardinal... 54 Mary Evans, Webster Groves, Mo... 54 George Raugh, Brooklyn, Ill... 42 Charles Phegus, Brooklyn, Ill... 47 John Craige, 4264 W. Kennery... 53 Neal Woods, City Hospital... 54 Wm. Smith, 3527 Scott... 55 Solomon Banyon, 812 N. 13th... 66 Frank Thomas, Meacham Park, Mo... 66 Bettie Sneed, 158 Mariah... 55 Sallie Jones, 2728 Bernard... 50 Walter Watte, 4163 Ashland... 1 mo. Mary Belle Bowman, 4471 Fairfax... 5 David Alvin, 3970 Fairfax... 40 Mary George, 2017 Eugenia... 26 Sherman Brown, 3353 Scott... 27 Robert Bell, 824 S. 22nd... 2 Helen Bibbs, 2610 Wash... 15 Julia Mason, 4112 Funey... 54 Robert Anthony, 1524 Linden... 5 mos. Josephine Brown, 917 N. 11th... 33 Benj Douglass, 708 N. 14th... 45 James Washington, 1610 Gay... 31 Elmer Ceele, 3005 Clark... 2 mos. Millie Marx, 2103 Walnut... 50 Addie Davis, 1804 Goode... 51 Calvin Mayes, 2312 LaSalle... 26 Lafayette Bradshaw, 2407 Goode... 45 Coleman Franklin, 2100 Chestnut... 45 Baby Braxton, 126 Soffard... 4 Ellen Holt, 612 S. Garrison... 1 Emma Wagner, 3225 Laeclade... 30 Evalline Wilson, 2020 Chestnut... 25 CARD OF THANKS Kirkwood, Mo. Editor of the Argus. Dear Sir: I wish to express through your columns, our gratitude to our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and tender sympathy shown to us during our and state of bereavement as a result of my wife's death (Mrs. Mary Francis Tewell) which occurred on Sunday night, Jan. 6th inst. special mention is here made of Mr. and Mrs. Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. Parker for their kind and tender sympathies and words of consolation, and of brother and sister Gooch who while living at a distance came and did all they could to help dispel the gloom, and in any way we to bear up under this tremendous strain, and of the singing choir of Centennial Christian Church for their splendid service in songs and their most beautiful doral offering, and of the many beautiful and tender words by Revs. Turner and Alexander and finally I wish to thank the S. L. Williams & Son Undertaking 'Co., for their prompt and businesslike management of the burial. Yours very respectfully. Moses Powell. Pastor Centennial Christian Church, St. Louis. Call WATSON & WHITE Undertakers and Embalmers 4209 W. Easton Ave. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Tala Jones, lea- mely of St. Louis, who died in Chi- cago, Jan. 13, 1917. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. One sad year has passed away, Sad and sudden was the call; We little thought to lose that day, Our dear daughter and sister lived We could not realize what was said. When the message came that she was dead. healot; But they little know the grief. That's within our hearts concealed. She shall never be forgotten. Never from our memory fade. Loving hearts will always linger. Around the grave where she was laid. Sadly missed by mother, Mrs. J. R. Lynes; sister, Mrs. T. Scott; brother, Mr. Average Lynes. Matthew Maugrim, 1059 Finney Ave., died Jan. 9 after an illness of several months. He was a patient sufferer, had been converted and baptized by Rev. Parker. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many, friends who stood by us in our hour of bereavement, also Gates and Magnet for courtous treatment, Reverends Clopton and Sydnor for their counseling words and our many friends for floral offerings. Mrs. Gortteud Mangrim, Wife, Mrs. Julia Towns, Mother in law. CARD OF THANKS To the many friends and visitors who contributed so much by way of cheering and comforting my husband and the family during my husband's illness and death, who is so sadly missed by the family. And especially are we thankful to Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Thornton for the beautiful floral offering. (Mrs.) Dubla Barton. 2025 Chestnut. CARD OF THANKS We hereby wish to extend our sincere thanks to our friends for the kindness shown in our late bereavement in the loss of our dear mother, Mrs. Ila Riley, who made her departure from this world, Dec. 22, 1917. And especially the members of the Now Hope Baptist Church for their kindness, the members of the Elk Temple for their beautiful floral offerings, Rev. J. W. Theist and Rev. A. H. Bostic, pastor of the First Free Baptist Church for their kind words of congratulation. Ethel Riley and brother, William Hopkins. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for their kindness and florals in our very and hours spent by the sadden death of our dear brother and husband, Nathaniel Wilson, who died Sunday evening, Jan. 6, 1948. We especially thank our pastor, Rev. Goo E. Stevens for his prayers and consoling words, Mr. H. Smith and family, (our neighbor, the superintendent and employees of the United Drug Co. for the beautiful flowers and money, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Schneider, Mrs. Laura J. Casey, my our sister, Mrs. Octavius Mahony, who was constantly with me and Mr. W. C. Gordon, undertaker, for his efficient service. Lula A. Wilson, wife. Mrs. Maria Wilson Smiley, sister 14234, W. Labadie Aye. IN·MEMORIAM In memory of my dear beloved husband, Kizique Wagner Gerritt, who departed this life Jan. 20, 1917, and who will live forever in the memory of his wife. Mae Russa Gerritt. CARD OF THANKS We, the Colored Girl Employees of the Grand Leader wish to say that the dance given Dec. 26th for our drafted boys was a success. After the expenses were paid, the proceeds were invested in fruit, which was sent Jan. 2nd, 1918 to "Camp Finston." CARD OF THANKS I wish to extend my heartiest thanks to the members of St. Paul and especially to the choir and Class Leaders Council for their kindness and sympathy shown me in the loss of my dear husband, J. M. Broden, also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. J. M. Broden, Wife. 4342 Finney Ave. NATION 0, 4 P. M. ter System UL HAIR.. 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Class meeting, 8:00 p. m. J. W. Garner, pastor. Oech, Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a. m. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliott and Montgomery Sts., Sunday, Preaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. S. Plaicher, pastor. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, Leffingwell and Bernard St.-Services at 11:00 a.m. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p.m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 4:00. Reverend F. W. Afstork, the pastor, will preach special sermons, morning and evening. QUINN CHAPEL, A. M. E. Church, 21 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a.m. Class meeting, Thursday. Rev. T. L. Watson, Pastor BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6216 Wells Ave.-Preaching Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. m. Sunday School, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Rev. E. L. Clarka, pastor. Wayman, A. M. E. Church, 23rd and Wash Street.—Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m. Prayer meet- ing Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Dobbins, pastor. BETHANY BAPTIST MISSION 4060 Fairfax Ave. Prescaching Sunday 11:00 a.m. m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school at 1:30 p.m. Mid-week services Wednesday and Friday evenings. Rev. J. H. Oden; Pastor. First Baptist Church of Kintoch, Mo.—Sunday, preaching 11 a.m. m. and 8 p.m. in. Sunday-school at 10 a.m. tible reading at 6:30 p.m. Weekly meetings, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Communion, second Sunday in each month. Rev. P. Hople, pastor; E. Brown, clerk. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church: 36 st. Leonard Ave.—Sunday, Presaching 11:00 a.m. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School 1:00 p.m. B.-Y. P. U. 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. Union A. M. E. Church, Website Groves - Services at 11 a. m. and 7:3 p. m. Subbath School $ a. m. Rey W. H. Pearson, Pastor; A. J. Saunders Secretary. Asbury/Memorial M. E. Church, 4291 Cottage Ave. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. poworth League, 7 p. m. Class meet- ing and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Goff, pastor. ST. DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible Band at 5:30. Prayer services Thursday aights. Rev. E. Foster, Pastor. Redemption of Souls Spiritual Church, 315 N. Beaumont Street. Sunday school service 10 a. m., church services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. and messages. Meeting at 8 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday. Seance at 8 p. m. Tuesday and Friday. Mrs. Julia Johnson, pastor; Rev. James D. Miller, pastor; Henry Green, president; Miss A. L. Voorbies, secretary. Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2732 Pine Ple St. Preaching Sundays. 11 a.m. and 8 m. Sunday-school. 1:20 p.m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 5 p.m. Brotherhood meeting. Friday 5 p.m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. 8 A. Mosley. Pastor. FIRST FREE BAPTIST CHURCH 8332 Papin Street. Preaching, second, third and fourth Sundays in each month, at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school. 1 p.m.; C. E. Society, 6:30 p.m. Preaching Wednesday night, 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8 p.m. Communion services second Sunday in each month. Rev. A. H. Bostic, pastor, phone Central 3193 or Olive 1676, any time from 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Magdalene Baptist Church, 3430 Market Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Presching. 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m. Presching. 8:00 p.m. Midweek services, Tuesday night, presching 8:00 p.m. Thursday night prayer meeting; fourth Friday night each month, Mission Circle. Communion first Sunday night each month. Rev. L. R. Chaney, Pastor. Sister M. B. Hardin, Clerk. Northern Baptist Church, 600 S. Bwing Ava.—Sunday service, prayer meeting. 5:30 a.m.; presching. 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school, 1 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; Mission Circle. 7:30 p.m. each Monday; presching. 8 a.m. each Wednesday; prayer meeting 8 p.m. each Friday. Rev. J. C. Martin, pastor; residence, 2710 Mills. Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church—504 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 8 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school 1 p.m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p.m.; Friday, prayer meeting 8 p.m.; Missionary Society, first and third Tuesday in each month at 8 p.m. Rev. David Parker, pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinoch Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school, 1 p.m.; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Friday, 8 p.m. Rev. A. P. Harold, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sunday, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday-school, 1 p.m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morrria, Pastor. Antioch Baptist Church, North Market and Goode Ave. Preaching, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets. Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preaching, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Prayer meeting, Tuesday day night. Preaching, Thursday night Fourth Sunday in each month Coven ant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kennerly and Pendleton Avenues.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m.; and 8 p. m. Sunday- school, 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p. m. Covenant and Lord's Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p. m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p. m. Rev. E. Calhoun, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Presaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Wed- sayday: Presaching 8 p. m. Friday. Prayer Meeting, 8 p. m. Mission service, third Friday, 8 p. m. Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2, 1405 Morgan St. Sunday, prayer meeting, 1 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m., 8 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Mission Circle, Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion. Rev. A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2004 Papin St. Sunday; Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school, 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p.m. Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 623 N. Beaumont St. Sunrise prayer service 5:30 a.m. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. Sunday school, 1:30 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m. Preaching, 8:00 p.m. Mid week services, Tuesday and Friday evenings 8:00 p.m. Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor; Sister Simms, church clerk, 2623. N. Pendleton-Ave. Lutheran Church, 1501 Morgan St. Sunday preaching 5 p.m. Sunday school 3 p.m. Catechetical Instruct tion, Thursday, 8 p.m. Day school, every day, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Rev. H. C. Claus. Gay Street, Mission; 1212 Gay St. Preaching. 11:00 Sunday morning; Sunday school' 1:00 p. m. Epworth, League 7:00 p. m. preaching. 8:00 p. m. Class meeting every Thursday evening. 8:00 p. m. Rev. J. H. Payne, pastor. Communion of Souls Spiritual Church hold their regular services Sunday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Lycæum. 10 a.m. seance Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. conducted by Mrs. Caroline Armstead and M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. Miss Clemmiline Hatch, secretary; Cordelia Anderson, treasurer; M. Antoinette Howard, R. N. pastor; Mrs. Carrie Parson, assistant pastor. 2641 Lucas Ave. Bone, Cent. 96 9B. Union A. M. E. Church, Shady and Lincoln Ava., Rev. W. H. Pearson Pastor; J. E. Sanders, Secretary and Superintendent of Sunday school Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Class meeting Thursday night. HARRISON AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH 415 Se. Harrison Ave. Kirkwood, Me. Sunday preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitors welcome. Rev. I. H. Munroe, Pastor. 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In the first phase, the company is composed of accepted per- formers who are invited to their special skill to play the parts re- quired, and the show is a harmonious, rhythmic production with a series of punches that will be presented on the second. In the second phase, the origin altiv and power of the show always The tables of the slave are The Fellow That looked at Me. An erring husband has been summoned, his insoluble by persuading that another who insults him has been the fool offender. He has been the other pretended to be his slave, and then turn the tables as soon as he is going to believe he is his slave. There is no reason to, to the shame of the husband, to the complicity of the husband, the judge. the better. All are to be taken up on their part. Billy Haggis, a man of the time, is the first man to be taken up on the part of the actress. He is in an institution but he is not a regular visitor. He is also a figure with Mrs. Haggis, a woman of the time, who is called "Lookin' at Her." Haggis keeps the actress on the stage. He is not a stormer. The specialist is not the deputy. Mrs. Haggis is not with her team. A man is Mighty Haggis and he has to take over the role. The deputy is song by Thomas. He is not a man of the time. The numbers in the actress's show are not much. You and the entire song that he appears in several songs that he appears. The entire performance is as given in last year's performance. The Argus They did not appear to the re-airment and a performance show is the result. NEXT WEEK Next week the KK company will present a musical composition entitled, "Sensation Bounce," with Alligator Haven. The songs and specialties will all be by those Huggins will feature. The artist is Man, "If all the Angels are Sweet to you, I Wight to Dove," and the company will close the show with Huggins own composition "Bags Away," Miss Simmons, the Jumper, assisted by the company will feature "the Bear Bay," Other specialties will be by Cross and Tibbey. The show will be a winner. An extra tenors Mollby might only be the first of living dances the librettist and Law Johnson the orchestral hook drum, in those out which has been going big over late tenors. These performers will appear twice, and will inducted Ham Tarttips new song. When to be to France. SPECIAL NOTICE One noticeable at the Low Commissionery order, the show all the theatres close at 10 p.m. they show at the Leager Washington Theatre starts each night one hour earlier than formerly. The doors are open at 10. "Uncle" Goodley lives on the well known actor, is as at home arranging for the new musicals Howard's Darktown Pollys. The Taylor will take several plays in June. He is stopping at New York. The "Daughter of Uncle Sang," a new srash that is still enough to make any one interested blood ball, is showing at the Olney Theatre on Tuesdays. The Capitol Oleum will be open, only on Sunday until further notice. The Pendleton will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, only starting at 2 p.m. The managers of both houses state that the change in policy is due to the cost, shortage, and expect it to be only temporary. Become housewife the single, colored playmate of Marie Ohmine, the Pathsventure star, plays one of the most important parts in "THE LITTLE PATRIOT," the upstairs Masterplay that will be shown at the New Movie Theatre Wednesday, Jan. 21. PROF. W. L. GLADSTONE ASTRAL DEAD TRANCE SPIRIT MEDIUM You must positively bring this adv. LOW FEE 50c READINGS Reach your life from cradle to grave. Passions are wonderful indispensable, advice essential motion precise concerning love courtship, marriage, divorce safes, with deeds, patents pensions, pensions, in patient, regulations property, mortgages surance, trips and enemies, whom to trust, whom be would have, will marry, teach you how to fascinate anyone. How to may the one of your choice quickly, to give you luck, develop evil influences, trumpet, waging, develop me diems, locate buried treasures, show you how to pick the best item in any business-under taking. How to be successful, authority in investments. The poet man is entitled to pess and can gain as well as the rich. Dancers say, If you cannot call in person do not wear. House, 106-43. Same as in 106-43. and Sat evenings to 7. Take Wellston House mont or Hamilton cars. Readiness, how leg: the 6124 EASTON AVE. SAINT LOUIS, MO. The Famous Place For Amusements OPEN FROM 9 A.M. TO 10 P.M. A Real Good Show Every 2 Hours ATTENTION! Owing To The New Order Requiring All Cafes To Close at 10 P. M. THE KEYSTONE CAFE Compton and Lawton Will be open every day from 2 to 10 P. M. SPECIAL MATINEES Mondays and Thursdays. Extra Entertainers Several of the baseball players are wintering in St. Louis, and have not gone to Florida, Louis, in other years. They are Tigrewood, Bonnett, Lyons, McAdoo, Wallace, Carey, and Cobb. They all have their eyes on the development of the new baseball corporation. The Argus, next week, will give a review of the plans, and the work done thus far. MELTON WRITES NEW WAR SONG Day: Thomas Mellon, of the Barrett-Mellon Conservatory of Music, has just had copyrighted a new patriotic march song which will be on the market shortly, entitled "We'll Go Maching to Victory With You." Mr. Mellon says his composition is the greatest of all war songs, and he expects it to be a big hit. The following are the words: Amorieg is ready to send her sons away. To help her friends across the sea, and make the Kaiser pay. We know they've ruined you, Belgium, and we sympathize with you. But they'll never be victorious. Hill they run America too. SPECIAL FEATURES DAILY LATEST SERIAL PHOTOPLAYS ADMISSION FIVE CENTS NEW MOVIE THEATRE Market Near Jefferson Extra Special Sunday, January 20 William Duncan the Hero of the "Fighting Trail" and "Vengeance and the Woman," in his second 5 reel Master play "THE TENDERFOOT" A Western Dream degluing with the Frawater sales to the Indians. Monday, January 21 THE REGENERATES A Detective Masterpiece and one of Triangle Plays greatest successes. Wednesday, January 23 Baby Marie Osborne and her little Colored playmate in "THE LITTLE PATRIOT" An up to date amusing Photoplay also Keystone Comedies. Thursday, January 24 Violet Mersena in the Bluebird Master production. "THE RAGGED QUEEN" Saturday "A DAUGHTER OF UNCLE SAM" The latest Serial SERIAL Mondays—"SEVEN PEARLS" Tuesdays—"WHO IS NUMBER ONE" Thursdays—"THE FIGHTING TRAIL" Friday—"THE HIDDEN HAND" Saturdays—Greater Vitagraph Productions. BIG BATTLE OF FLOWERS BALL Monday night, Jan. 21st, at Pythian Temple, one of the biggest and best balls of the season will be given. We know St. Louis dancers will not be skierers, but will join the big crowd, going over the top as the entire door receipts will be donated to the St. Louis Female American-Woodmen Band and Symphony Orchestra. The most beautiful woman in St. Louis (Dolly Dimples) will lead the Grand March. Don't miss seeing and dancing with Dolly Dimples at the Battle of Flowers. Tickets now on sale, 35 cenis. It Will Pay You To Speak THE FRENCH LANGUAGE A cheap, but thorough course is guaranteed by E.J. VICTORIA, Jr. who is especially prepared as a Tutor. Call Central 9438-x or write 3419 Law- ton for full particulars. 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