St. Louis Argus

THE MOORFIELD STORY DRIVE The People'sPaper The Trade Maker VOL. VII, NO. 5 BIG MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IS ON Local Branch Making Strenuous Two Weeks' Effort. Headquarters Opened at 209 N. Jefferson. Hundred Canvassers Combing the City. The Moorfield Story membership drive of the N. A. A. C. P., which has been going on over the entire country during the last several weeks has struck St. Louis with full force. The work has been delayed somewhat by the regrettable illness of Mr. George B. Vashon, who was to manage the campaign and who was taken seriously ill at the beginning of the work. The Executive Committee drafted Mr. B. Fowles to succeed him, and the drive is proceeding vigorously. The city has been honored and favored during the last several days by the presence of Mr. James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., who has been here in the interest of the drive, assisting the local branch officers. Mr. Johnson's scholarly attainments, his work as an educator, his training as a lawyer, his experience in the diplomatic service of the national government, his attainments as a novelist, poet and journalist, together with other possibilities not numerated, make him one of the most able, competent, versatile and useful men that the Colored race has produced. Mr. Johnson, during the week, and on last Sunday, spoke at a half dozen of the churches, and everywhere was received with cordiality and marked attention. His style and delivery is of the new school, and his logic is clear-cut and irresistible. Mr. Johnson has gone to Kansas City for a few days, but will return and address a mass meeting of the citizens next Tuesday evening, at the Pythian Temple. The headquarters is a very busy place. Here the campaign manager, ably assisted by Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley is keeping in touch with the movement all along the line. Not only is the campaign directed from this office, 209 N. Jefferson Ave., but here also members may join and any desired information concerning the movement or any of the interests of the Association will be given. The drive will conclude on the 30th instant, and before that time it is the intention of the management to give every person in the city an opportunity to identify himself with this forward movement. Five thousand new members is the mark for St. Louis, which is modest when we consider that Washington has in a two weeks' campaign increased its membership from seven hundred to seven thousand. Every person who believes in justice and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, or color, are invited to identify themselves with the Association and to assist in this drive. Moorfield Story, the apostle of the great Summer, the honored president of the N. A. A. C. P., who, as president of the National Bay Association is the head of the lawyers of America, a few months ago urged the segregation or ordinance before the United States Supreme Court and killed them for all time to come. The prince of lawyers might have charged a fee of $25,000 or more for this invaluable service; but he asks no fee; no demonstration, no testimonial of any sort. He says, "I shall feel well, repaid if as a result of my service the membership of the Association be raised to fifty thousand." So herisman is not dead and greatness is not extinct. The Association desires not only to give Mr. Story what he asks but to make the increase at least a hundred thousand. LIBERTY CONGRESS PLANS INDORSED The citizens of St. Louis gathered in a mass meeting at Union Memorial Church of this city last Monday night, and endorsed the plan of the National/ Colored Liberty Congress, which is to meet at Washington, D. C., June 24-29, by appointing an executive committee to formulate plans and report at the next meeting. "The Aim and Object of this National Colored Liberty Congress is to press the just claim of the Colored American citizens of the United States of America, to share in the world democracy for which they are subject to fight under the flag of the Republic, and to take positive measures to secure from the Government guarantee of the abolition of disfranchisement and of all caste discriminations, civil and political." Among the speakers were James Welden Johnson, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Rev W. Lyle Custon presided "The Future Men's" meeting. to plan their outing was postponed until 11, because of bad weather. All members. All members members are requested to attend. The St. Louis Argus MASS MEETING AT PYTHIAN TEMPLE St. Louisais Will Get an Opportunity To Hear James Weldon Johnson For The Last Time, Tuesday Evening, May 21. Next Tuesday evening, May 21, at the Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine St., at eight o'clock the citizens of the city will have a final opportunity to hear Mr. James Weldon Johnson, the distinguished Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. His subject will be, "The Negro in the World Crisis." It is not expected that Mr. Johnson will return to St. Louis in the near future, and all who have not heard him should avail themselves of this opportunity. It is certain that many who have heard him will go to hear him again. There will be no charge for admission. It would be difficult or impossible to find a more versatile, competent and useful man than Mr. Johnson. He has attained distinction as a teacher, as a lawyer, as a representative of the nation in the consular service in several foreign countries, as a journalist, as a poet, as a novelist, as a translator of French and Spanish, as a dramatic and as a most clear-cut, interesting and convincing speaker. Mr. L. H. Bradbury will be chairman of the meeting, and all pastors of the city and other distinguished citizens, will serve as vice-presidents. A concert band has been engaged to enliven the occasion with music. All persons are invited to attend, not only to see and hear Mr. Johnson and to enjoy, but even more to learn authoritatively the important relation the Colored people sustain to the present tremendous upheaval to which civilization is being subjected and our duties and opportunities in this connection. Proceeding the speaking, will be a monster parade, headed by a band composed of fifty musicians of Local 44, A. F. of M. Y. M. C. A. TO RAISE $10,000 MAY 28 TO JUNE 2 Two thousand seven hundred and eighty subscribers of the Y. M. C. A. Building Fund, who have not paid in full their pledges will be expected to pay in $10,000 between May 28 and June 2. An intensive drive will be put on at that time in order to secure the $10,000. Two hundred men will canvass the city during that time and it is confidently expected that the $10,000 will be realized. The government has asked the Pine Street Department Y. M. C. A. to care for 200 of its soldiers who are to be sent to St. Louis for training and thousands of boys and men are going adrift because they have no place of recreation. It is expected that subscribers who made their pledges in good faith will come forward at this time to make their word worth while by keeping their pledges. The Negro business League, which membership comprises 90 per cent of the up to date business men of the city voted that, the league should be 100 per cent paid up on the Y. M. C. A. pledges. the president, secretary and all of the league officers have set a good example by paying their pledges in 6th. The campaign for the $10,000 really begins at a big mass meeting on the 26th, which will be addressed by the general secretary, Philemon Bevis. The team workers will report on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights for team reports and the campaign will close June 2, with a mass meeting in the unfinished gymnasium of the New Y. M. C. A. It looks like the $10,000 will be 100 per cent paid in when the campaign ends on June 2. GET IN LINE AND HELP THE BOOSTERS GET IN LINE AND HELP THE BOOSTERS The Boosters patriotic fund for the grand send-off and celebration for the Colored draffees who are to leave between May 25 and 30 is rapidly growing, but there are some who have not noted the mark as 'real Boosters': The time is growing short and the committee is 'deacious of completing all preparations'. Those who have failed to come up to the mark would do well to see Secretary Fearnce or W. Garfield Rogers during the next few days. Boosters don't forget, we want to send these boys away with a smile, but it can't be done without your hearty cooperation. Be a real Booster and get all that, don't tag while others toit. Removal Notice. Chas. G. Williams and Joe Cordial, barbers, formerly at 103. N. Jefferson, will open their new place of business at 15 S. Ewing Ave., or on about May 21, where they would be, pleased to see their old customers and friends. Published In The Interest Of Colored People NATIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL BENEFIT AT THE COLISEUM Big Patriotic Meeting For War Fund. Hon. Kelly Miller and Dr. W. S. Scarborough to Be the Speakers, The Colored Women's Unit Council of National Defense will present speakers of national reputation in one or a series of big benefits for the war work funds. The Coliseum has been secured for this benefit, and the exact date will be announced in the next week's issue. The Colored Women's Unit Council of National Defense is the official organization of the United States government in the war work among the Colored people, and it covers every phase of war work. Aside from its budget for the year's running expenses it needs $1,000 to buy yarn to knit garments for the soldiers that are being called to colors. We cannot afford to be slackers. The Colored Women's Unit Council of National Defense takes this means of asking every individual loyal Negro citizen and every organization, civic and fraternal to become patrons by purchasing tickets for each member of the organization before June 1, so that the names may appear in the handsome souvenir program for the benefit. We invite each organization to attend in a body. A military display is being arranged, also a good musical program. Watch for details and full arrangements in next week's paper, also the names of the committee of arrangements which will include representatives from various civic and fraternal organizations. We beg the cooperation of all local citizens. For further information call Mrs. Victoria Clay-Hasley, Bomont 718, or call at the office, 209 N. Jefferson Ave. WOMAN PREACHER AT THE METROPOLITAN ZION CHURCH The Rev. Mrs. M. J. Hall, the wonderful evangelist, who conducted the wonderful revival at Metropolitan church, has just returned from Louisville, Ky., and will again enter into a series of meetings at the famous Metropolitan church. She will preach Sunday. To say the least, she is a wonder. Come early if you would get a seat. The pastor, Rev. Dr. B. G. Shaw, is happy in having her return in the winding up of his eighth year as pastor of the progressive Metropolitan. All are invited. Come. WOODMEN HONOR THEIR COMMANDER Honorable. C. M. White, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen, spoke to three large and appreciative audiences in St. Louis last week. Mr. White arrived in the city Wednesday, May S, and was met at the station by T. L. Gentry at whose home he was domiciled while in the city. Wednesday night a large crowd greeted him at St. Paul. The speaker. expressed a desire that Emmet J. Scott would sit at the peace table at the end of the war as the representative of the Negro Race as the Self-determination of Races is to be the future Doctrine of the World. Wednesday afternoon a swell six course funnelhead was given in honor of the Supreme Commander by Mrs. Mattie E. Malone of 2019 Lawton Ave. All of the Deputies were guests with him. Thursday night he spoke to a large crowd of Lane Tabernacle and Friday night at St. James. Mr. White left Saturday night for Kansas City. The Woodmen have grown rapidly here and the work pleas the Supreme Commander as evidenced by the fact that he promoted Supervisor C. C. Cade and placed him in charge of the Great Lakes District, with headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio. When seen by an Argus reporter, Mr. Cade said that the success of the Woodmen in St. Louis was due more to the publicity given the order through the columns of the Argus than any other single agency, and that every dollar allotted him for expenses had been stent in Negro nput shops. Mr. Cade leaves May 25 for Cleveland, Ohio, and will take with him a force of Deputies, excluding Deputy B. F. Kane. MANHATTAN GARDEN TU OPEN WEDNESDAY The Manhattan Garden, at Newstead and Finney Aves, will open to the public Wednesday evening, May 22, with a special program of select entertainers. If the weather does not permit, the opening will be postponed until Thursday. The beautiful inside cafe, however, is always available for the accommodation of the patrons. . . The Manhattan is undeniably the finest Cafe for Colored, west of New York. The artistic garden is to open for the first time, as Mr. Launse only secured the place last October. He anticipates an opening that will compare favorably with the fashionable launchment of the cafe last fall. The Manhattan always serves game, seafood and other palatable viands in season. "A DAUGHTER OF THE GODS" AT THE PENDLETON Stupendous Million Dollar Spectacle At Finney Avenue House Five Days Beginning This Friday. Was At Garrick Six Weeks. Has Ten Reels, Starring Annette Kellermann. The marvelous million dollar screen spectacle, "A Daughter of the Gods," which had a six-week run at the Garrick Theatre some time ago, has been secured by Mr. Austin for the Pendleton Theatre, Pendleton and Fingy Aves, and will be shown there for five days, beginning this Friday, May 17. This beautiful production is a fairy tale, embellished with fine war scenes and has as its star, Annette Kellermann, the aquatic star. It was declared by St. Louis critics, the most wonderful screen spectacle ever produced. This is the first time it will be shown at popular prices, and the first time in a Colored theatre. The picture has 10,000 feet of film, and is in ten reels. There are 21,218 performers and more than 290 mermaids. One of the distinctive features is the appearance of 1,200 little black boys from the West Indies. The film is too full of grandeur, of beauty in natural scenery, of vastness of mob and battle scenes to adequately describe. The best parts of the film are those in which Miss Kellermann is the leading character, and this is the case in most of the film. The, submersible star is unrivaled in diving and swimming and in this photoplay, taken amid settings as fantastic and Arabic as are to be found anywhere in the Carribean, must leap from a hundred foot tower, plunge into a pool full of crocodiles, he dashed against forbidden rocks and fall down a waterfall. The one scene where Miss Kellermann, in obedience to the Good Fairy's command, begins to arm her troops of gnomes and elves, is one of ravishing beauty. Not that this scene is in any way more glorious than any other; there are no blanks anywhere in this production as far as axt and beauty go. The dive from the high tower, the race with the expert Colored swimmers, the battle with the treacherous surf and the jagged rocks, the dance of the mermids on the shore, the play of the mermids, their sweet sleep in the water, the marvelous performance of Miss Kellermann in the rapids and in the falls of unaxcelled beauty, the crystal clearness of the ocean, whose waters for a depth of many feet allow free access to the camera, the splendors of the Oriental City, the glories of the Sultan's palace, the great and agitated masses, the exquisite charm of the children, the ingenious uses of the animal creation, the miracles of sunrise and sunset on the waters, on whose brow "time writes no wrinkles," the dashing movement of mounted troops in fall gallop, the burning of a city, the tragedy of the slave murder, the clash of arms, the hosts of gnomes and elves and their strange homes and habits—all these are but a few leaves from the animated album of beauty. As stated, the picture will be shown at the Pendleton five days beginning this Friday and ending Tuesday. There will be four shows daily at 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. The prices for this show will be, matines except Sunday, 10 cents and 1 cent tax; nights, 15 cents and 2 cents war tax. Mr. Austin has also arranged to give a special matines Saturday morning for children at 10:30. The admission price will be 5 cents. Orphan Home Day The program at the Orphan's Home celebration tomorrow, Sunday the 13th, will be all that one could expect. The ministers of the city are to make the first appearance in a chorus. Mr J. W. Evana, principal of the Garnett School will render a vocal solo. Captain Robert A. Brayd of Springfield, Illinois is slated for the patriotic address of the day. The little orphans themselves will be seen in a drill. Music will be furnished by Flower's band. A large crowd is expected to attend this affair for while the program will attract large numbers, thousands of St. Simons will make the trip to LMN Natural Bridge for the purpose of helping the little orphans. The Masons will turn out in fall UNIQUE SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS The first of a series of gatherings, planned by the Rev. D. R. Clark, rector of All Saints Church, to be held the second Sunday of each month, was attended last Sunday by a small but apprehensive congregation. The program lasted an hour, beginning at 5 p. m. and consisted of an interesting talk on "Fomes of Church Music" by the rector, admirably illustrated by Mr. Kasten at the organ and Miss Mable O. Story in song. It was an inspiring and delightful hour for those fortunate enough to be present. ORAND RALLY AND OLD FASHION ED BASKET MEETING Don't forget the Grand Rally and Basket-Meeting the first Sunday in June, at Baldwin Baptist Church, Baldwin, Moe. Rev. T. A. Patterson, pastor. Take Meriamet Highland car to the Highlands, jitney to Baldwin. The twelve or more subordinate councils of the A. U. K. and D. of A. will celebrate their annual Thanksgiving Sunday, May 19th, at the First Baptist Church, Cardinal and Bell Aves. A splendid patriotic program has been arranged for the occasion and will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Maxwell, the pastor, will deliver the sermon. All of the local Councils will take part and it is expected that quite a number of visiting members, will be present. Members of each Council will assemble at the church at 2:00 o'clock and will enter the auditorium in a body. The exercise will be under the direction of the Annual Sermon Committee, of which W. H. King is chairman, Mrs. Marjorie Holly, secretary, Ernest Patillo, treasurer, Mrs. Josephine Henley, mistress of ceremonies. MASONIC OFFICIAL BRINGS TIDINGS OF JOY TO HIS LODGES Spoke of J. L. Henderson as Most Efficient Deputy. Numerical Strength of Masons Increasing As Never Before. Pastmasters Entertain Their Guest W. W. FIELDS Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons of Missouri Following an recent session of the Masonic Benefit Board, which convened at Hannibal, Mo., last Sunday, W. W. Fields, worshipful grandmaster of the W. W. Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts and its jurisdiction, reached St. Louis last Monday, on an official visit to the 15 Mason lodges in this city. Monday night at 5 o'clock, a retinue of past masters wrote in readiness at the Masonic Temple to receive and export their executive to the main auditorium of that building. When his presence graced an august body of Masons that were anxiously awaiting his arrival, he was given a great ovation which continued for several minutes. The District Deputy Grand-Master, J. L. Henderson, stated the purpose of the meeting, and proceeded to call together an occasional lodge, over which Grand Master Fields was asked to preside. As an apology for this failing to visit the lodges of St. Louis during the year 1912, the grand master said, it was due to the fact that his district deputy was rendering most efficient service and was fully prepared to represent him in matters that required immediate attention. He further stated: "We are, in ingresship in membership this year as never before. I have been as far as Nebraska and Wyoming to note the character of men who are entering our ranks. At Albany, Neb., a lodge of 116 men who would be a credit to any institution was recently established. A beautiful array of robust men constitute a new lodge at Casper, Wyoming. Throughout the jurisdiction men of moral integrity are seeking affiliation with the fraternity." A grown rapidly here and the work pleased spoke at length upon the subject of Moral Emphasis and Progressive Preeminence. His words were clear and remindening with solid thought that mankind the intellects of those who heard him. He used praiseworthy terms in his reference to the Military Lodge of 124 men that has been instituted at Columbus, New Mexico, and said that three lodges will be organized at Camp Funston, Kans., next month. Among the many social courtesies offered the grand master during his brief stay in the city, the banquet last Wednesday night at the Masonic, half capped the elimax. Plates were laid for thirty-nine past masters and the affair was well conducted under the supervision of Monroe Farnet, Master of E. J. Brown Lodge of Masonik. Sir Fields left early Thursday morning for Hannibal, Mo., where he went to confer with electricans regarding the establishment of an electric plant at the Masonic Old Folks' Home. WEATHER PREDICTIONS For St. Louis and vicinity: Friday, fair and warmer; Saturday, Sunday and Monday, fair and continued warm. ST. LOUIS LIEUTENANTS AT CAMP GRANT FIRST LIEUT, WALTER LOWE FIRST LIEUT CHAS. H. FERRING NO NEW DRAFT HAS BEEN CALLED NO NEW DRAFT HAS BEEN CALLED Present indications are that no more Colored men will be called to training camps during May. Up to the time for the "Argus" to go to press, no notice of any movement has been received by the district boards in St. Louis. In the past the War Department has given the boards from ten to fifteen days' notice before the date set for sending the men away. A few men, subject to draft have volunteered for special service and are being sent to various camps. The following left this Friday: Lowe R. May, 458 Garfield, alley; Samuel Magde, FFSI Forest Park Boulevard; Joe Brown, 2914 Lucas; John O. Harris (Too Sweet), 2731 Lawtown, chauffeurs; Jesse Williams, 27 Washington terrace, cook. All of the above go toPt. Wayne, Mich., except Williams, who was seated to Detroit. Large Number Delinquent in Twenty. third Ward A large number of men have failed to send in their questionnaires. These men have all moved since they were registered and cannot be located by the draft boards. Unless they report at once their names will be sent in as detriters and when found they will be court martialed and given - Penitentiary sentences. In the Twenty-third Ward the following have failed to report: Henry Price, Bolivar, Tenn.; James Davis, 4206 Finney; John Cooke, 4125 Finney; Harry Thomas, 4103 Finney; John Strugge, 3955 Finney; Edward James, 4247 Finney; William Bailley, 4145 Lindell; Walter Pittman, 4112 Fairfax; George Thigman; Benjamin Shields, 4226 Washington; Samuel Plasas, 4065 West Belle; Julius Allison, 4080 Finney; Shelda Lacklin, 4033 Fairfax; Andrew Givens, 4265 Finney; William Bowen, 4033 Washington; Sander Lindsay, 4031 Fairfax; Abbey Presley, 4117 Finney; Joe Neal, 4115 N. Sarah; William Torer, 4012 West Belle; Jesse Lawa, 4218 West Belle; Edward Stephens, Argentina, Ark.; Rennie Webb, 4016 West Belle; Watt Sims, 4032 Finney. Ben Hampton, also formerly worked at a dairy at Page and Basseland and lived at 266 Lucas, has been selected in the draft, but not found. There are nearly 200 Selinquents among Colored registrants in the Seventhinth Ward. TAGGART HARTGRAVES TO EN TERTAIN CAMP FUNSTON BOYS. Shilroy Targart Hartgraves, 2747 chippewa, who was caught in the last draft and is now a member of the 10th Depart Brigade, 1st Col. of Pamunkey banks, expects to graduate from Funston in a couple of weeks with a show. Targart writes that he is the champion book and wing dancer in the army as work as an civil life. He has had con- siderable professional experience and was one of the features in the "Mid- night Hamble" given here last December to "put the Fun in Funston." PHOTO-PENNANTS. on over, the top like the rest of your class with a photo pennant in class colors of Summer High. Also have a photo of that extended at home in indoors and blue. See samples at the Argus office. You can leave your order there, or see Mrs. Gavinde Hall, 4231 Cottage Ave., or Mr. Owen Depree at the Commonwealth grocery, or Google and North Market. Anyone who desires may be a spokeswoman and organizer a club of ten and get the beautiful pennant free of charge. Special rates to a club of twelve. L. E. Hawkins, the Plantant Maker, Mail orders promptly filled. Get our prizes. Agents wanted. An Exponent Or Truth and Justice PRICE: 5 CENTS There Is No Race Prejudice, And Democracy Is A Reality. Recent estimates place the number of United States Colored men in France at 20,000. This force includes the forsier Fifteenth regiment, of New York; the old Eighth, of Illinois; a battalion from Ohio one from Massachusetts, several captive companies and about 2,000 steer colonies. All are volunteers. There are also a large number of Colored volunteers serving as mess attendants on transports and war ships. None of the Colored regiments of the Regular Army; the North, Tenth, Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth, have been sent to France as yet. The Post Dispatch, this week, publishes an article by Lincoln Eyre, Staff Correspondent with the American Army in France, in which he gives the Negro soldier, "Over There," high praise. In writing directly about the New York volunteers, Eyre says: "Since January they have been in France, and many considerations make this contingent, as interesting as any the United States has contributed to the common cause. "The standard of intelligence in the unit is extremely high and no illiteracy is noticeable. Many of the men have become French talkers and I heard animated conversations between our daries and the Senegalese who chanced to be passing." No Racial Prejudice "The American, Negro ladis get along famously with both white and black Frenchmen. In their dealings with the teniment population they are punctiously polite, and not a single complaint has been lodged against them in this respect. Naturally they are delighted at the complete lack of racial prejudice they have found in France, and some of them have declared to me their intention of receiving more after the war. Their pride in their unit speaks well for a continuance of the high morale they have manifested so far." Band of Forty Pieces But they seem to be prouder, still of their band of 40 pieces. Some one donated $10,000 for this band. He would never regret it if he could see how much pleasure it has brought into the dreary lives of the aged men, women and children in the villages in which the Negro troops have sojourned. James Europe, once considered America's greatest Negro bandmaster, and now a First Lieutenant with the New York saffit, drafted 17 members of the Municipal Orchestra of Port Ries, in order that his regimental band should have worthy players of reed instruments. White Lieutenants/Serve Under Negro Captains "Democracy is carried to the nth degree in this New York outfit. There are two Negro Captains under whom white heteenants are serving without the least friction. Lieutenant Europe's fellow officers include a newspaper man once in the New York World and a member of a millionaire family who was militia secretary to toy. Whitman. Lieutenant Colonel Latillard Spencer." (1) The Negro unit banded in France after three attempts, having been the victim of accents on the shirt, not by submarines, but by faults in their transport. Extra stagger. Trained by Frenchmen "They were immediately sent to another耐旱time base, where they did every imaginable chore from chopping wood to building railroads. Not until March were they ordered North to begin training under French instructors, close to the front. "While this was the first American Negro contingent to reach France, there are others now undergoing intensive training at widely separated jungles. I visited three other outposts." BAPTISTS AT HOT SPRINGS The tentative getting together of Negro Baptists of the United States has developed into a meeting of the executive committee of both organizations at Hot Springs, May 16. It is understood, that the consolidation will be ratified and a report to that effect will be made to. Southerns Baptist states which meets simultaneously at Hot Springs. Their getting together is looked forward to, with a deal of interest, as it will mean the largest body of Baptists in all the world. 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McKinney, 2823 Morgan WHAT ARE YOU DOING? In these times of stress, of sorrow and need, whenever man should become his brother's keeper, what are you doing to help the dependents of your brothers at the front? Interest in the needy ones, regret for the departed ones, and sympathy for the sorrowing ones left behind is best shown in the real, tangible help you render. Today every Colored man must be his brother's keeper; he must be the keeper of the needy dependents of our Colored soldiers who are in the trenches, and on bloody battle fields "over their wounds for democracy—nighting for YOU. What are you doing? Those of the race who, immediately after that awful, tragic affair at Fort Sam Houston, Tex., December 11, 1917, indulged in protests and denunciation but have not contributed to the support of the real innocent victims—their families—dependents left behind, have NOT done their FULL duty. But you MUST do your duty, as our Colored soldiers will do and are doing their duty in the trenches. What are you doing? Remember every Colored man and woman—every Colored child, who is able to contribute, owes it as a sacred duty to give their mite. What are you doing? Thousands of our boys are NOW "over there," many thousands more will soon be at the front. These—all of these—are leaving dependents behind—many sorrowing and needy dependents. What are you doing? If you have a spark of race loyalty; if you have genuine regret for Colored soldiers who have met a tragic end; if you have real sympathy for their dependents left behind, you will DO YOUR DUTY by sending on a contribution, by getting your friends and neighbors to contribute, and by helping to organize a big campaign in your community to raise funds for the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee. Act today—don't delay. 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E. church, which is efficiently pastored by Rev. J. H. Fisher, gave a successful bazaar Monday and Tuesday....Miss Elnora Lafayette is the only person of our race who will complete the high school course this year. She has the enviable record of completing the course in three years and not missing one day since she started in the grades....Mother's Day was observed at Mt. Emory. Interesting programs were rendered at each church. A service flag was also dedicated at Mt. Emory....Mrs. Tate is better at this writing....The first quota of Jacksonville draftees left this city Monday and the demonstration that has ever occurred in this "Athens of the West" took place at the courthouse, which was utterly unable to hold the people. Miller Weir, the president of the Exemption Board, presided. Rev. DeWitt delivered the principal address, which was eloquent and forceful. Rev. Muse also spoke. 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Mr. Baker, the superintendent, made a nice talk. Every one on their side knew life and celebration Day exercises, to be held at the Second Baptist Church, May 30—don't forget the date. Come and do your bit. Any information desired can be given early and often by Messrs. Sexton and Stokes. You will also find a little in the "Argus." CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. By Miss H. N. Jones Master Alton Parks of Alleville, spent the week-end with his grand-mother Mrs. A. Jones....The Colored branch of the Red Cross held another successful meeting at Lincoln school, Wednesday. The women are becoming more and more interested in the work and desire to do their bit in permeating ench' home....The funeral services of Mr. Geo. Johnson were conducted from the A. M. E. church, Saturday. Mr. Johnson died from the effects of injuries sustained last January when hit by an automobile near his home on Main St....Although the rain fell heavily at intervals, the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth celebrated their annual anniversary at the A. M. E. chureh, Rev M. S. Smith officiating, who also preached an excellent Mothers' Day sermon in the evening....The inclement weather prevented the Civic League ladies from rendering their annual Mothers' Day program at Second Baptist church. ST. CHARLES. MO. By Elmer Hubbard Miss Edythe Best, formerly of this city and Mr. Clifford H. Britt of St. Louis, were united in marriage last Thursday...Mrs. Edw. Smith visited her mother at St. Louis Saturday...Mr. David Williams died at his home on St. Clark, last Thursday and was buried Sunday...The U. B. F. will hold their annual services Sunday at St. Paul M. E. Church...Mr. Edw. Smith is on the sick list...Mrs. Mary Jennings is visiting friends in the city...The St. John A. M. E. church held theirally Sunday...Rev. M. Jackson, pastor of Good Hope Baptist church, preached a splendid sermon Sunday, subject "New Born Babes Desire the Sincere Milk of the Word." The baptizing will be the fourth Sunday in May. All are invited. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. By Mrs. C. P. Jackson Prizes were awarded the following pupils of Wheaton school in the Temperance Essay contest first grade, Linda Freeman; second grade, Lois Freeman; third grade, Mamie Jackson; fourth grade, Roy Johnson; fifth grade, Vernie Easley; sixth grade, Elva Powers; seventh grade, Octavia Spencer; eighth grade, Irene Packe; high school, C. T. Henderson ... Mrs. Florence Whitener, of Portland, Ore., has returned home after a pleasant visit with her brother, Mr. H. Summers ... Father Hainline, who has been seriously ill is able to be in ... The Community Club was highly entertained last Friday, by Mrs. Tiny Richardson. The attendance was good, Mrs. Wm. Reeves was the guest of the club. All of the officers were re-elected except the assistant secretary, and Mrs. Tiny Richardson was elected to this office. An enjoyable evening was spent by all, Mrs. M. R. Wyatt, president. Mrs. A. Searay is ill...Rev. S. B. Anderson and members of the A. M. E. church, raised last quarter the sum of $360.00; of this amount the Stewardess Board of which Mrs. Ben Spencer is president, raised $33.65. The church and parsonage have been repainted and the latter repaired, which present a neat appearance. If you wish to know what the progressive Colored people are doing, you must read the Argus. Mrs. Art Wella was hostess to the Stewardess Board last Tuesday and a two course menu was served: Mrs. Ben Spencer, president; Mrs. B. Jackson, secretary. Mr. A. B. Moore of St. Louis is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Moore of Alice St. Miss Elsa Pacek is expected home from Union, Mo. where she has just finished a successful term as teacher of L'Ouverture school. MEACHAM PARK NOTES Last Sunday was Rally Day and every heart was made glad. The Guiding-Star Club raised their $200.00, Sunshine Club raised. $125.00, total $325.00....Mr. Dent who was hit by a truck is confined to his bed....Mrs. L. Bell, Miss E. Stanley and Mrs. M. Terry are seriously ill....Little Antoine Bailey, who has been seriously ill is improving. WEBSTER GROVES There will be a grand rally at the M. E. church Sunday, May 26, 1918, for the benefit of repairing the church. Good preaching all day. Everyone cordially invited. Rev. J. L. Brooks, pastor; William Taylor, chairman Trustee Board: .Patriotic parade, Sunday, May 19, will start from Douglass School and end at Lockwood Garden, under the aunts of Rev. C. P. Collins. Good speaking from prominent men of St. Louis and Webster. All are invited to participate. . . . The Red Cross Unit meets every Friday at the residence of Mrs. Ada Ditto. Splendid sewing and knitting has been done by the patriotic women. Mrs. Lillie Shaw, president of Red/Cross; Mrs. Cilora Russell, chairman of knitting; Mrs. M. Haskin, chairman of sewing; Mrs. Alice Burles, secretary. Little Robert, sum of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith of 2622 Luca avenue, St. Louis, spent the week with Miss Florence Rhodes. . . Mrs. Mildred Glenson reports splendid success in every respect at First Baptist church last-Sunday afternoon observing Mother's Day. . . Sacrament service at Union Chapel, A. M. E. Mission, Sunday, May 19, at 3 p. m. all are cordially invited. Rev. Pearson, pastor; J. E. Sanders, secretary..... Mrs. J. C. Lewis spent week's-end in Litchfield, Ill., with her mother, Mrs. L. V. Crockett....Mr. H. J. Simms carried a party of his little schoolboys to the circus last Saturday, which was much enjoyed....Mr. Coleman of Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Smith of Antioch Baptist chureh, St. Louis, with the Bible class last Thursday during the absence of the instructor, Mrs. C. K. Robinson, who was called to Waco, Tox, on business....When you fail to get your paper on Saturday the company fails, to get them to carrier. --- Fulton has had a series of weddings this month: Mrs. Willia Britt and Mr. Calvin Walker, Miss Iillie Taylor and Mr. Dcroy Gaskin, Miss Irene Jones and Mr. Clarence Scott, Miss Rosa Z. Wiggins and Mr. Charles Robertt. These young people are all of very prominent families and we wish them a long, happy wedded life....The G. U. O. of O. T. and the Independence Household of Ruth held their annual thanksgiving at Calvary Baptist church Sunday. Rev. McCain of St. James' Methodist church preached for them a very splendid sermon....The body of Mr. Ennis Carter was brought from St. Louis to his old home town for burial last week. His wife and his sisters, Mrs. Wallace Lynes and Mrs. Claude Kibby, accompanied the remains....The high 'school graduating exercises of the Fulton School were held at Pratt's Theater, Saturday evening. The graduates had most excellent orientations. The following ladies graduated: Misses Virginia and Christina Pearl, sisters; Beauch Robinson, Erna Parker, Lucille McClanahan and Grace Jeffers. One young man completed the class 'roll, Master Mason Broyles. FARMINGTON By Dayse F. Baker Mr. Booker Baker of St. Louis was the guest of home folks the first of the week.....Mr. Wilson Chappelle of Coffman attended to business here this week.....Mr. Henry Amonette is spending the week in St. Louis having his eyes treated. His wife is slowly recovering from a nervous attack.....Mrs. Charles Cayce visited in Festus Sunday.....Mr. Howard Smith of Festus enjoyed Sunday here.....Miss Zelia Frankis is expecting to spend the summer in and about St. Louis.....Miss Elizabeth Alexander of Chicago arrived Saturday to be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Taylor, and her cousin, Mrs. James Robinson.....Doughlass primary will have their closing exercises at the Masonic Hall, Saturday evening, May 18.....Mrs. Jerry Bridges and Mrs. Mazie Lyons of Swink's Settlement visited here this week.....Mr. and Mrs. Perey Swink of Bonne Terre were the guests of Mrs. Peter Swink Sunday.....Mrs. George Burns is visiting in St. Louis.....Rev. F. P. Greenlee and Mr. Harvey McCallister enjoyed a pleasant day fishing in Greenville vicinity last week.....Mr. Lewis Smith is still having serious trouble with his arm, which was operated upon some months ago. 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Mrs. Marsh regards the raising of $500 as a mere trifle, but considers the love her board members have for her, and the spirit with which they worked is the greatest of all. "I told them what we would like to do," she said, "and they did it." THE GENERAL CONFERENCE General Conference is nearing a close. The election of bishops will be held some time this week. There are about 30 candidates in the race for bishop. Among them are: Rev. Winters, of Chicago, and Rev. John Reed, of Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. J. W. Jacobs will be a strong candidate for General Secretary, Epworth League. Dr. G. W. Sampler, of South Carolina, seems to be the favorite candidate for editor of the Sunday school department. A direct message from Rev. N. L. Smith, our pastor, tells us that he will be here and fill his pulpit Sunday morning and night. Rev. Parrish sent home two more beautiful sermons last Sunday. Good preaching will never get monotonous. Even the people that seldom go to church are not slow in saying they admire good sermons. The Sunday message was the pick of the day. The sermon was taken from Isaiah's vision in the year King Uzziah died. "Also I heard the voice of the Lord saving, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us! Then said I, here am I, I send me." These were the words of the text, taken from the 5th verse of the 6th chapter of Isaiah. Rev. Parrish won his congregation while explaining the work of the seraphims, and relating the meaning of the live coal of fire. At 3 o'clock Rev. Parrish preached the funeral of Mrs. Katie Stubbs, of 6177 Bergen Ave. who was a devout member of our church. The sermon was very sweet and a large crowd of friends gathered to pay their last respects. Monday evening, the 20th, the I. S. Pleasure Club offers us the Tableau of Nations, a war play, which promises to be very interesting. Sunday school girls carrying flags and dressed to represent all the allied nations, patriotic songs and addresses will be a part of the program. Mrs. May Burnette and Miss E. Esther Samuel's will have charge of the affair. Refreshments will be served after the program. The missionary effort will close Sunday after noon at 3 p.m. The Boxers have been in charge of the young people for some time, and Mrs. Ella Howell, the president, has prepared to celebrate the decision with a special program, and a sermon by Rev. Parrish. Everyone is cordially invited to be present. The Morning Star Sunday school class will give an encore, parlor social at the home of Mrs. L. B. Oliver, 4008 Finney Ave. Friday evening, the 25th It is with great joy that we receive the news that the following Lane Tabernacle boys have been promoted at Camp Punston: Robert' Johnson, sergeant; Fred D. Gardner (Movie Fred), member senior Sunday school class, sergeant; James Waters, member men's Bible class, corporal; Henry Simmons, member Morning Star class, corporal; Robert Person, son of Mr. R. O. Person, our reading clerk, corporal. The choir's best selection Sunday was Rock of Ages, sang when the girls were taking the penny offering Sunday evening. After our Bishop Jamison had been stricken in Chicago the church sent the following telegram to the General Conference: St. Louis, Mo., May 10, 1918 General Conference of Colored Methodist Church, Chicago, IL 72 Bishops and Delegates Assembled: It is with profound regret that we learn of the affliction of Bishop Jamison, and hasten to express our deepest sympathy and a wish for his speedy recovery and return to active duty. Sincerely, Officials of Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, W. H. Brown, J. C. Campbell, Jehna Sueel, Com. Rev. Thomas Parrish. Acting Pastor All boards and clubs will meet at the Church next Tuesday evening. EASTERN STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 2758 Clark Avenue Sunday services: 5:30 a.m., prayer meeting; 10:00 a.m. Sunday school; 11:30, preaching; 6:30 p.m., B. Y. P. 8:30 a.m. preaching. Weekly services; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., prayer meeting; Thursday, 8:30 p.m., preaching The 4th Sunday in each month. Covenant and Lord's Supper. Rev. J. A. Shields, pastor, 2007 Lawton Avenue Phone: Bomont 1328. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Seven Church Baptist Union meet at North Galilee Baptist church, 2514 N. Lefflingwell. Rev. Robinson, first vice-president, introduced the speaker, Rev. J. W. Ellington. Text found 1 Kings, 18 chap. 21 vs. Subject, "Why hold ye between two opinions." Collection $11.75. Next meeting at Thessalonian, 504 Montrose Ave. Rev. S. P. Allen, pastor. Rev. Hall, pastor of North Galilee, is improving nicely at Hot Springs. Sermon by Bro. Martin, alliarrate Bro. Andrews. Rev. B. Robinson. first vice-president; Rev. L. E. Molton secretary. EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday was communion and we had an excellent meeting throughout the day; our services were well attended. Mrs. Denton joined us on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Cook and family are still improving, also Ethel Brown. The family of Mr. J. Thomas is reported sick. Come to our Literary concert Tuesday night, May 21, an excellent program will be readied. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor, Mrs. M. S. Tankin, secretary. Rev. Samuel R. Skelton, the leading Negro evangelist, president of the Interdenominational Evangelists of U. S. A., of Nashville, Tenn., is with the Leonard Ave. Baptist church in our revival. Since Sunday night eight souls accepted Christ. Rev. Skelton is a wonder. Come and hear him. Sisters Addleberry and Ellis are slowly improving. Rev. Dunavant, pastor. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1429 N. 12th St. A. B. Rev. W. D. Morris We freek heartened to go on our way singing and rejoicing after such a wonderful day as we enjoyed on last Sunday. Twenty-four candidates were baptized at noon-time in the river, witnessed by an enormous crowd. A noteworthy incident was the rain of all the foronone and during the Baptismal services at the church. Dodeon Holloway prayed for the rain to cease, and the powers of faith was demonstrated for the rain did cease and the skies lightened and every obstruction was removed for the day. Our every expectation was fulfilled, a surging crowd, good services, and a splendid collection; over fifty dollars was raised during the day. We are humbly and truly thankful to God for his rich mercies extended to us. We are also grateful to those who worshipped with us and assisted financially. We extend our sympathies to those who were forced to stand, we beg that you will fill your places right on, until we get larger quarters where all may find comfortable seats. Welcome is not a phrase, but a fact at Mt Olive, Rev. D. W. Morris, pastor. The Willing Workers Club will render a program next Sunday afternoon. Rev. D. W. Gines will preach next Sunday morning; namely, on conversion and work. Rev. Briscoe will preach at night. Your presence is requested all day. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY The Woman's Auxiliary to the Seven Church Baptist Union will meet Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m, at El Bethel Baptist church. Sister Hall is home from Hot Springs, and requests all members to be present. A nice program will be rendered. Sermon by Rev. M. J. Gilbert, the pulpit supply, of North Galilee Baptist Church. Mrs. A. Hall, president; Mrs. M. Riggins, secretary. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY. NO. 1 The Women's Anxiliary No. 1 will meet Sunday, May 19, at Magdaline Baptist Church, 3430 Market, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Shivya, president; Mrs. Alston, vice president; Mrs. Rollins, treasurer; Mrs. Dixon, Missionary; Mrs. D.Wilson, Missionary; Miss B. Coker, secretary. WILLING WORKERS The Willing Workers met with the Vineyard Tabernacle Baptist Church, last Monday night and a good sermon was preached by Rev. John Taylor. Collection $6. The next meeting will be held with the Magdaline Baptist Church, Monday, May 20. Sermon by Rev. Walter Williams. ABBURY MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Ashbury Chapel has been filled with glory for the last two Sundays. May 5, Mrs. Lula Alston, Mrs. Kingcade and Mrs. Parchard of Union Memorial Church met with our Conference Missionary to install in our church the Home Missionary society. The following officers were elected: Mrs. E Taylor, president; Mrs. A. Wright, vice-president; Mrs. W. W. Goff, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. B. Jackson, recording secretary; Mrs. B. P. Housley, secretary of literature; Miss M. Brown, corresponding secretary. Sunday, May 12 was another glorious day and the church was filled to celebrate the honorable Mother's day. The Epworth League opened with Mrs. Gloria Shelton at the organ and an excellent program was rendered. Rev. Goff, the pastor, preached an excellent sermon at night. Mrs. B. P. Housley, reporter. MT. 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DEMOCRA A Democracy is For Rights, Equal Duties, sibilities For All Cities LEST WE Remember the Diver Anti-Ly- ence you have to bring about its Remember, every time a ma- color your rights as an Ameri- makes it less safe for democracy gressman today. Remember, since the war be- within the confines of the United these occured in Louisiana who h as during this period 9 Negroes Tennessee 5; in Alabama 4; in M states smaller. Lest we forget, the above fig- the very vitals of American gove New York office: Frist & Frist, 25 East 16th Street, Chicago, IL; Frist & Frist House Buildings Office: Frist & Frist, 25 East 16th Street, Chicago, IL; Frist & Frist, Independent Lift Building LEST WE. FORGET Over the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. Use all he to bring about its passage. Over every time a man is lynched on account rights as an American citizen are under safety for democracy. Send a message to day. Over, since the war began 46 lynchings ha mines of the United States. The largest in Louisiana who has eleven to her credit is period 9 Negroes were lynched; in Ge in Alabama 4; in Mississippi, and in el Forget, the above figures are appalling. Is of American government. Support the Remember the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. Use all the influence you have to bring about its passage. Remember, every time a man is lynched on account of race or color your rights as an American citizen are undermined and makes it less safe for democracy. Send a message to your Congressman today. Remember, since the war began 46 lynchings have occured within the confines of the United States. The largest number of these occurred in Louisiana who has eleven to her credit. In Texas during this period 9 Negroes were lynched; in Georgia 7; in Tennessee 5; in Alabama 4; in Mississippi 3, and in eleven other states smaller. Lest we forget, the aboye figures are appalling. They strike the very vitals of American government. Support the Dyer Bill HELPING ONESELF The Moorefield Story drive, to the National Association for the should meet with a ready-respon people. The over eight thousand members of the association, have women who believe in equal justice or color. We are anxious to show we know who have been the victorial prejudice. We should rally before. The conscience of the Awake to the rights of men as we make the drive and drive all the men and women. Joyal American man and womanhood, and decry for democracy is on the lips of world, that it is proper and fitting practicing democracy on her own. We are all proud of the decision makes it possible for the Colored living condition in the cities of Story, President of National Assoc People, and an eminent lawyer of hard study and most logical augur Mr. Story made no charge for his should be paid, and we feel that a way to pay and do honor to Mr. help ourselves, is to enroll fifteers in the National Association of People. Sfield Story drive, to add fifty thousand to Association for the Advancement of Color with a ready response, especially from the over eight thousand white people who are the association, have shown that they are believe in equal justice to all men, regardless we are anxious to show, to these true Americans to have been the victims of racial discrimination. We should rally in numbers this time in conscience of the American people is be rights of men as never before. So, now is we and drive all the way. We need fifteen, loyal Americans, to rise in the strength, manhood, and declare that in these timesocracy is on the lips of millions of people and it is proper and fitting for America to take democracy on her own soil. All proud of the decision of the Supreme Possible for the Colored man to advance and in the cities of this country. Hon.ent of National Association for Advancement an eminent lawyer of Boston, won the and most logical auguments before that hide no charge for his services; but we fled, and we feel that he should be honored, and do honor to Mr. Story and at the times, is to enroll fifty or a hundred thousand Association for the Advancement The Moorefield Story drive, to add fifty thousand members to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, should meet with a ready-response, especially from the Colored people. The over eight thousand white people who are already members of the association, have shown that they are men and women who believe in equal justice to all men, regardless of race or color. We are anxious to show to these true Americans that we know who have been the victims of racial discrimination and racial prejudice. We should rally in numbers this time as never before. The conscience of the American people is beginning to awake to the rights of men as never before. So, now is the time to make the drive and drive all the way. We need fifty-thousand men and women. loyal Americans, to rise in the strength of their man and womanhood, and declare that in these times, when the cry for democracy is on the lips of millions of people all over the world, that it is proper and fitting for America to take the lead by practicing democracy on her own soil. We are all proud of the decision of the Supreme Court that makes it possible for the Colored man to advance and improve his living condition in the cities of this country. Hon. Moorefield Story, President of National Association for Advancement of Color People, and an eminent lawyer of Boston, won the decision by hard study and most logical auguments before that high tribunal. Mr. Story made no charge for his services; but we feel that he should be paid, and we feel that he should be honored. The best way to pay and do honor to Mr. Story and at the same time help ourselves, is to enroll fifty or a hundred thousand members in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. FLORAL COMPANY. A. In this instance with the use of an automatic lamp, we will use the Rent- zen Lamp Company which he will supply with the kind of drivers on short notice. Phone Central 5733, Tyler Suite. CARONDELET NEWS Mr. Mayne Tawny also has been profiling with an attack of bronchitis, was able to resume, but school duties that must Mr. A. Ponney is summoned to his room at the writing. The South End Ambulatory Club meet at the home of Mrs. Harrel Thomas, May 2, 1915. The club is preparing to take his bat at the annual celebration of the Old Folks' Home, the second Sunday in June. The funeral of Mr. Chas. McKinney was held at the Corinthian Baptist Church, Sunday, May 5, 1915. He was an old employee of the Cardelet and has been an employee of the city for many years. Our sincere sympathy to the family. A large number of us heard Hon. James J. Scott last Thursday night at Central. The latest now is the Delegate, whose picture in Cardelet Park, June 13, 1915. You can't afford to miss it. Every bit, bit, you are welcome. Mrs. Adela Fishback entertained her Count that Sunday in honor of her hosting's birthday. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Private Alvin Brisco is spending a few weeks with his mother and home folks. He has not been home for several years and says that life is good to be home again. PAGE FOUR One Year Six Months Three Months Single copy TION RATES. $1.50 1.00 .50 .00 Furnished on Request 12 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under MEMBER NEGRO PRESS ACIATION Street, Chicago office, Frost & Frost Horse Building Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Liaison CRACY Founded Upon Equal s and Equal Respon- izens. unching Bill. Use all the influ passage: n is lynched on account of race or can citizen are undermined and Send a message to your Con- gan 46 lynchings have occured States. The largest number of has eleven to her credit. In Tex- were lynched; in Georgia 7; in Mississippi3, and in eleven other figures are appalling. They strike ornment. Support the Dyer Bill to add fifty thousand members to the Advancement of Colored People, use, especially from the Colored white people who are already shown that they are men and nine to all men, regardless of race, to these true Americans that aims of racial discrimination and in numbers this time as never American people is beginning to ever before. So, now is the time to the way. We need fifty-thousand men, to rise in the strength of their share that in these times; when the of millions of people all over the for America to take the lead by a soil. Session of the Supreme Court that man to advance and improve his life this country. Hon. Moorefield citation for Advancement of Color of Boston, won the decision byuments before that high tribunal. as services; but we feel that he should be honored. The best Mr. Story and at the same time or a hundred thousand memfor the Advancement of Colored AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE. DISTANCE IMMATERIAL In a metropolitan city of this size, there are people who constantly suffer with their feet, and who try every remedy available; even old knives and razors to obtain relief. Let, the price you pay for these remedies be a business institution and have the cause imbued; it will benefit you in dollars and cents. The often by trying every remedy and old instruments not only brings sorrow to the sufferer, but may bring misfortune and cause death to knock at your door. The time has arrived when we should look forward and not backyard in caring for our feet. When nature put forth man upon the earth, every bone, muscle, nerve and ligament was normal, but most people transgress the laws of nature by abusing their feet with ill-fitting feetwear and cause corns, bunions, ingrows and many other growths to migrate there. My new system of extracting these growths without pain has won for me a nice practice in this city. My many years of practice and careful study of the foot, is your assurance of good work. A call will convince you. DE E. PUNTOR TURNER chiropodist, 4257w Labadie Ave., phone welfax 1697 J. Hours 8 to 10 a.m.; 7 to 3 p.m. Sunday by appointment. Bell, Bemont 1718 Special Attention to Genito Urinary Diseases of Men, Women and Children. DR. EDWARD BELL Physician, and Surgeon Office and Res. 12 No. Ewing Ave. Office Hours: 7 to 10:20 a.m. 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays 4 to 6. TAKE DUE NOTICE MASTER MASONS All Master Masons of the various lodges of St Louis and Niagara are hereby notified to present themselves at their Masonic Temple, 3619 Easton Ave. Sunday, May 19, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and march to the "orphans' Home, 4326 Natural Bridge Hound, to participate in the annual celebration of that institution. J. L. Henderson, District Deputy Grand Master. COMMANDERIES, QE, KNIGHTS, The four commanderies of Knights Templars of St. Louis are hereby notified to appear in full uniform at the Masonic Temple, 3619 Eston Avenue. Sunday at 12:30 o'clock, to escort the various Masonic lodges to the Orphan's Home, where they will participate in their annual celebration. I. H. BRADBURY, Rt. E. G. Commander, 1st District of Missouri. NOTICE There will be a series of lectures under the auspices of the National Emulation Proclamation Committee commencing Sunday, May 19 and continuing the 26th and 30th, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Closing July 4th, at St. John's. A. M. E. Zion Church, Nineteenth and Bond Sts., Last St. Louis, Ill. All who attend may become members or officers of the National Committee. J. J. Jones, National Organizer; Mrs. Jennie Nixon, Secretary. SPIRITUALIST—Miss Annie L. Voorhies, secretary of the First Colored Spiritualist church, will hold her circle every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the church, 815 N. Beaufort, and every Thursday evening at her residence, 4336 West Bellis. Spiritualist healing by appointment. Lincoll 6457. BEWARE I want to say to my prospective buyers—while every thing is advancing in price, if you expect to buy a piano, do it now. You cannot see into the future, but we can warn you of the probabilities of this business. The time is near at hand when a poor person cannot buy a piano. Raw material has already advanced 30 per cent on the dollar. The banks will not lend any more money to the factories. There is a shortage in pianos. Terms on pianos, after September 18, will be $50 down, $15 monthly every place you go. So I advise you to get in out of the rain. May is going to be our bargain month. We have 90 pianos on the floor, which we must move to make room for a new lot coming in. We will sell uprights from $50 up, players $275 up. Terms to suit anyone looking for a bargain. Call Monton 1792 W. C. H. WATKINS, 2905 Laelde Ave. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. William, Earl Brazelton wishes to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has purchased the Brownie Drug Store, at the southeast corner of Compton and Laclede Aves. Dr. Brazelton is well known for his courteous treatment to his patrons; having gained this distinction while at the Market Street Drug Co., 14th and Market Streets, where he had been employed as the chief prescriptessist for the past twelve years. The same courteous and obliging policy which is almost second nature with Dr. Brazelton, will be the main motto at the new business place, where all are cordially invigil. Both telephones. Adv. JEFFERSON LOAN CO. Harry Sabol and Harry Yokeman have opened what will be known as the Jefferson Loan Co., at 321 N. Jefferson Ave., between Olive and Loost Sts. Both young men are well known businessmen in this community. Mr. Yokeman having spent fifteen years in the immediate vicinity as a merchant, while Mr. Sabol is well known as "Harry the Tailor." They will make a specialty of lending money on any valuables and will sell unredeemed articles at very low prices. They are anxious to see their old friends, and they are ready to make new ones. Don't forget the place, 321 N. Jefferson Ave. The rally last Sunday was a glittering success financially. The pastor will speak next Sunday morning on "The Red, Black and Pale Horses," and on Sunday night on "the South Fauld the Altar." He will close this series of sermons on the book of Revelation this month. "The Willing Workers" club of Lane Tabernacle gave "his" an interesting concert last Tuesday night for the benefit of the "Ruth" club of our church. Mrs. Shelton will take charge of the choir at Providence next Sunday. She is one of St. Louis' most talented musicians. The million dollar photo-play, "A Daughter of the Gods," which was shown "at the" Garrick Theater six weeks, has been secured by Manager Austin for the Pendleton Theater, Pendleton and Finney avenues. This suspended spectacle will be presented five days, beginning this Friday. May 17. theater will put our shows daily; at 5, 7 and 11 p.m. WM. H. SMITH Firstclass work called for and delivered 1006 NORTH SARAH ST. John J. Edwards And Candidacy For John J. Edwards Announces Candidacy For Constable I, hereby, announce my candidacy for Constable of the Fourth Constabulary of St. Louis - subject to the decision of voters at the Republican Party primary, A.D. 1918. I submit myself and my record, public and private, to app. and all honest servants to determine my necessity for the position to which I aspire. John J. Edwards, 3003 Lawton Ave. The foregoing announcement is all that John J. Edwards consents to personally make anent his candidacy for constable, but we who know him believe it to be due him and the public that he offers to serve to outline his praiseworthy career and emphasize what appear to us to be his extraordinary qualifications. Mr. Edwards, who is a native of Greenville, Miss., is 43 years of age, in the prime of intelligent, forceful and moral manhood. He has been a resident of St. Louis for twenty-five years. His father died when John Edwards was five years old and his future life in Mississippi was not different from the lives of thousand of other Colored children in that smiling land of hard toil, meager returns and little opportunity. Having a mother to support by his labors in the cotton fields he was unable to take advantage of the few school privileges vouchesafed Colored children in Mississippi, but, ambitions to learn, he sought schooling wherever he could find it—even as Erederick Doughless old, from bill boards, scraps of paper, discarded, letters—until he could read and then, with this door to learning opened, he entered with eagerness and is today self-trained to a point that is above the average. Coming to St. Louis at the age of eighteen, Mr. Edwards has been identified with various phases of our city life, through all of which he has grown large in his acquaintance and in public esteem. For eight years he was the office messenger of the Pullman Company here, and both officials and employees of his time, in this corporation are titless in sounding praise of his efficiency and good fellowship—a rare combination in one occupying this particular position. The neighborhood of Twenty-first and Market Streets yet remembers him as one of the most genial, accommodating and enterprising business men that it has known. As deputy constable in the office of which he seems destined to be the head, he gave exceptionally satisfactory service and thoroughly mastered its routine. Since leaving the office of constable, he has continuously served as an inspector in the Street Department with never less than twelve to fifteen men under his immediate supervision. There are two sure tests that (worked in combination) will accurately determine the Announ We take great pleasure in Announ and the Public in General The JEFFERSON General Pa 321 N. Jeffer WE LOAN ON CLOTHING, SHOES, HAT VAL New and Unredeemed Cloth The lowest Announcement ON CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS AND ALL, ARTICLES OF VALUE New and Unredeemed Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Etc., At The lowest Prices Give Us A Trial and Be Convinced We Guarantee Satisfaction HARRY SABOL The JEFFERSON 321 N. Jeffer Manhatta The JEFFERSON LOAN CO. 321 N. Jefferson Avenue N. E. Corner Newstead and Finney Avenues NOW OWNED AND OPERATED BY Robt. Laususe The Largest and Finest for Colored West of New York With First Class Cabaret and Dancing POLICE ds Announces ey For Constable [Name] work or a "boss;" the finished work and the reputation of the boss with the men who have done this work. By these tests, John J. Edwards has been a model inspector. It is not only sensible for the Colored people of St. Louis to determine (and concentrate) to secure race representation in the government of the city by election, but it is wisdom to do this by such careful selections of men that, whenever a Colored man gains electoral office, his conduct in office will vindicate, and make more popular, the principle of Negro representation. No mistake will be made in elevating John J. Edwards to the office of constable. His record, which we have here outlined and that is an open page to thousands of St. Louisans, is not a presentation of brief hours of his career that are paraded to give him fictitious greatness; it is the faithful, character-exposing story of more than half his life, all the years of his manhood, that we bid the world to read. Twenty-five years line up as witnesses to testify: it can be no mistake for Negroes of St. Louis to make John J. Edwards a Republican nominee for Constable in the Fourth Constabulary District of St. Louis. Convinced by this irrefutable guidance, we endorse his candidacy and summon our Negro citizenry to do our race the service of his nomination and election. B. G. Shaw, 613 N. Garrison, Dr. J. W. McClellan, 209 N. Jefferson, L. H. Bradbury, W. H. Mosby, 2600 Wash, Rev. J. K. Parker, L. S. Williams, 3232 Pine, E. S. Bailey, 2932 Lucas, B. Lavine, 3332 Pine, Geo. E. Stevens. Encement announcing to our many friends real, that we have opened TON LOAN CO. dawnbrokers person Avenue IN MONEY ITS AND ALL, ARTICLES OF LUE. thing, Hats, Shoes, Etc., At last Prices HARRY YATLEMAN ON LOAN CO. erson Avenue CHAS. H. TURPIN CALL GATES & MANUEL ...Undertakers... When Good Service Is Desired Delmar 922 Lindell 5690 4107 FINNEY AVE. A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKING CO. (INC.) 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 our 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 Bell, Bomont 2220 Kinloch, Central 6320 Ambulance and Auto Service, Day or Night Notary 3232 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. Public Kirkwood Office, 135 W. Main. Phone KIRKWOOD 1175 W. Kinloch 5415 Bomont 2925 SYPMPATHETIC SERVICE IN THE HOUR OE BEREAVEMENT Prices Reasonable J. W. HUGHES UNDERTAKER 2620 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo Mr. Charles H. Turpin, proprietor of the Booker Washington Theater, announces that he will be a candidate for re-election to the office of Constable of the Fourth District. Mr. Turpin was the first and only Negro in the State of Missouri, he elected to an office. He served as Constable four years from the fall of 1910 until 1914. During his tenure of the office he succeeded in bringing about several reforms for the benefit of poor litigants. He was also instrumental in having introduced for the first time a policy of mixed jurors, equal Colored and white. Mr. Turpin also collected during his term the largest amount of money in the history of the office. When he became a candidate for re-election he stood not only on a past record without a flaw, but on one of supremacy and a higher dignity in the office. He was "renominated and re-elected, but was "counted out" in favor of a white Democrat by fraud Mr. Turpin obtained the right to open the ballot, boxes and in the recount was declared elected by Judge Rassieur of the Circuit Court. His opponent appealed to the Supreme Court and this body sustained the decision of the lower court, but for some unknown reason never handed down the final mandamus that would give him his seat. When he obtained the Circuit Court decision he immediately swore in his deputy, John J. Edwards', to protest his (Edwards') salary. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE Turpin spent several thousand dollars in an effort to secure the office to which he had been honestly elected. He now holds the unique position of being a Constable, truly elected and affirmed, but never sated. It is such practices as these that have aroused the ire of Colored voters in the district who are in the majority, and they have determined to come into their own this fall. Turpin has the voters behind him. He has been most unselfish in his work for the interest of Colored people. He has never been beaten, is therefore the choice of the majority, and with a fair count will win. SOCIETY AND LOCAL NOTES One of the most elaborate and beautiful luncheons of the spring was given by Miss Beatrice Tyler, 4033 West Belle, Saturday afternoon, May 11, in honor of Miss Mac Robinson, whose engraving is Mr. Frank C. Cook of first West Belle, was admonished. Mrs Robinson is the daughter of/ Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Robinson, Sr., 4214. Cook, is one of the exclusive set and pretty. The dining-room table was tastefully and artistically decorated. In the center, a large basket of sweet peas was joined to the chandelier by sweet pea wreaths. This was enhanced by four additional baskets. Tiny pink silk bags encircled this novel arrangement and a small celluloid kitten, attached to a pink ribbon was drawn from them by each guest, hearing the names of the affliated couple. Burning candles in silver receivers added an unusual touch of beauty. Love quotations and a solo by Mrs. T. A. Dickerson were interesting and pleasing features. Eighteen guests were present. Miss Louise Russel, 2854 Indiana, was hostess to the Phendelaen girls club, Saturday afternoon, May 11, when another, important engagement was announced; that of Miss Marguerite Wilkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilkinson, 4034 Cook, to Mr. Edwin W. Tettford of Detroit. On the dining-room table was a large filled punch bowl! which had been converted into a basket with a cupid's arrow piercing its heart-shaped handle. From this a repeat of smaller baskets, bearing the names of the affianced couple were filled for each guest. The giant bowl and room were decorated with illles of the valley, smilac and roses. Miss Wilkinson is a public school teacher and one of the popular society belles: Lieut. W. E. Parker and wife of Little Rock, spent a few days in St. Louis this week visiting friends. Lieutenant Parker has just finished the school of fire in the artillery service at Ft. Sill, and was met here by his wife. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Patillo, 2738 Lawton, Monday evening at dinner, after which all attended the thager. The Lieutenant left for Camp Dix Wednesday and Mrs. Parker returned home. A. E. Foote, the hatter, has enlarged his store and factory, and it now faces three streets; Market, Laclede and Leffingwell. Mr. Foote has added a large line of ladies' millinery and will have a grand opening soon. There is also a hatters' school in connection, where the Foote system of making old hats new and new hats too. Miss Myrtle A. Burgess, pianist; Mr. Elmer Johnson, violinist; Mr. Lem Amoreaux, tenor; Mrs. J. W. Myers, soprano; Mrs. Maggie V. Cannon, elocutionist; Miss Mable O. Story, contralto and Mrs. Edith Harson, accompanist, at All Saints Church, May 30. There will be a grand recital given at Wayman A. M. E. Church, by Miss Irene. Plummer, Wednesday, evening, May 29, 1918. The tickets on sale at Harris, Mosby and Street Bros. drug stores. Admission 25 cents. Children 10 cents. The West End Matrons will give a Charity Dance, May 20, not a masquerade. Come one, come all, to the Pythian Hall, and help us for the Provident Hospital. "A Daughter of the Gods," featuring Annette Kellermann, the aquatic star, is now showing at the Pendleton. Tuesday will be the last day. Don't fail to see this stupendous million dollar spectacle. Mrs. Josephine Murphy Cunningham, of 3226 Lawton Ave., has returned home from the hospital and is under the care of Dr. J. T. Breedlove, and wishes her friends to call. Mrs. Geo. T. Hall was called to Chattanooga, Tenn., Friday, May 10, on account of the death of her mother. Mrs. Laura Miller, of Philadelphia, Pa., is the guest of Mrs. Clifford, 2633 Market Pl. She has just returned from Chicago. Mr. W. N. Seatts, of Wichita, Kans, is the guest of his sisters, Mrs. J. E. Carter, of 1006 Goode Axe, and Mrs. F. Z. Wilson and little Buth Seatts, of Cote Brillinane Ave. NURSE WANTED—Nent experience; ed woman; must have reference; stay on place; 6943 Waterman Ave., Phone Cabany 2609. Twelve hundred little back boys from the West Indies are a feature in "A Daughter of the Gods," the million dollar screen spectacle, now showing at the Pendleton Theater. The Summer evening high school alumni met at the home of Mrs. Cera J. Carter, 4020 Finney Ave. Tuesday evening, May 14, in the regular monthly meeting, Mr. W. H. Davies, president, Alumni was opened in regular order and the graduates of 1918 class were received as members of the alumni. The president gave a short talk on Loyalty and honored that much good would be accomplished through the association. The regular business was transacted, this being the month for election of officers, Mr. C. W. Brown was selected to hold the election and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. W. H. Davies, president; Mrs. C. J. Carter, vice-president; Mrs. F. Ewing, secretary; Miss K. Broom, recording secretary; Mrs. E. P. Lewis, treasurer; Mr. C. W. Brown, chaplain; Mrs. Hattie Fowler, statistician; Mr. E. Balden, critic. June meeting at the residence of Mr. J. H. Williams, 4280 st. Eerdinand Ave. Tuesday, June 11, at 8 p. m. An evening with Dunbar, Mrs. A. D. Hawkins reporter. COOK WANTED—Neat experienced woman; must have reference; stay on place. 6043 Waterman Ave. Phone Cabahy 2009. Mr. Albert Hale, of 2821 Wash. St. is committed to his room, suffering from a very painful accident. Mr. and Mrs. Sandford Robinson Sr., 4011 Cook, are now residing at 4214 W. Cook avenue. The City Refuse Relief Club, together with the City Refuse employees donated $26 to the Bundy Fund, Friday, May 3. Mr. Marshall Thomas, of Gary, Ind., was the guest of Miss Frances Thompson, of 4051 West Belle, last week. The Royal Society Embroidery Club will meet Thursday, May 23, at the residence of Mrs. R. C. Blurton, 4249a West Belle. Miss Lizzie Mae Sisson of Grand Tower, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. Marie Curtis, 1701 N. Garrison. Miss Sisson is a teacher of Grand Tower and is en route to Des Moines, Ia., to visit her sister. Miss Marie McAlpin and Mr. Ellie McAlpin gave a double birthday party Friday night, May 10. Thirty-six were present, and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Carter, of 1802a Goode, entertained with a family dinner in honor of the latter's brother, Mr. W. N. Seatts. The event was made more enjoyable by the fact that eleven years have passed since the last meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hyter gaye a two course luncheon at the home of Miss Maggie Duvall, 4116 Finney Ave., Monday evening in honor of Miss Irene Boyden, of Danville, Ky., who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Peterson, 4250 Garfield. The evening was very pleasantly spent in music and games. The Excelsior Culture Club met at the residence of Mrs. Bessie Bettise, 4410 Cote Brillianter, Wednesday, May 8. After business a delicious repast was served, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mae Steele, president; Anna Brown, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Foster, of 3248 West Garfield, entertained at dinner last Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Broomfield. Mrs. Minnie Thompson, of 2922 Laclade, who has been confined to her bed for the past few weeks, has been removed to the Bates Hospital, Theresa and Pine St., to undergo an operation. Mrs. Bertha Ware, of 3217 Laclade, is recovering from an injury received in a street car accident on April 27. Dr. G. Bernard Key will read a paper on the importance of an early diagnosis, and the proper-treatment of pelvic diseases of women at the Mound City City Medical Society, May 30, 1918. On Sunday, May 12, 1918, Mrs. Beunah Ponsdleton presented to All Saints Church as a memorial to her daughter Muriel, an Individual Communion Set, to be used to administer to the sick. Sergt: Marshall L. Lockridge, 4125 Finney, returned to Camp Funston last Sunday, after a three weeks' furlough. He spent one week in Tennessee visiting his parents. While in St. Louis he was very highly entertained by his friends. The Revelers were reorganized Sunday, May 12, at the residence of Ruth Slater, 3512 Lawton Ava. The following officers were elected: Ruth Slater, president; Edna Irving, vice-president; Aline Wright, secretary; Viola McClendon, Assistant secretary; Hattie Ford, treasurer; Anna Builous, manager; Maredella Johnson, reporter. Mrs. Ines Kellis, of Keokuk, Iowa, and son, Mr. Silas Kellis, of Des Moines, Ia., have returned home after a pleasant visit with the former's sister. Mrs. Bettie Whitefield, of 3004 Laclede Ave. The Whatsoever Charity Club held their regular business meeting at the residence of Mrs. Bryant, Thursday evening. We are doing excellent missionary work and are still carrying sunshine into the darkened homes. A storm party was given an aged couple in Nosth St. Louis, which made the couple very happy, as they were very much in need. An excellent financial report was made by the secretary, after which the hostess served ice cream and cake. The club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo 1533 Singleton St. Mrs. Katie Murray Brown, president; Dr. T. L. Walker, secretary. Mr. Joseph Logan entertained a few of his friends on his 21st birthday, May 15, with a juppebeon at the residence of Mrs. Marie Hawkins, 3024 Lawton avenue. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. The following were present: Musses Evan McKeney, Clintie Alexander, Foster May Pope, Rose Griffith, Pinkie Murry, Marie Balsbeore, J. Jones, L. Rogers, Lola Bragg, Ehbel Braggs, Beatrice West Mae Agee, Mrs. Georgia Hawkins, E. Martin, J. Green Wormley, E. C. Spreadley, Messrs. B. E. Woods, C. C. Cox, Guss Hill, W. A. Stewart, Geo. Campbell, Rufus Selman, G. W. Ellery, W. R. Logan, Edw. Alexander, J. S. Daria, S. A. Camp, L. Price, B. G. Johnson, C. Pope and S. A. Camp. "A Daughter of the Gods," the mil- lion dollar screen spectacle, will be shown for the first time at popular prices at the Pendleton Theater for five days, beginning this Friday. Miss Grace Delicompson, who lives with her cousin, Mrs. Vena Erving, 4220 Cottage, is the proud owner of a Liberty Bond, which she bought from her savings. clever, good, Wheeler, Y. N. C., for pleasure, or work. Mr. Arthur Taylor, of West Belle Place, delightfully entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of Sorgt, Marshall Lockridge, of Camp Funston. Music and games were features of the evening. Mr. Taylor progged himself, a superior host. The Bon Ton Tennis Club was organized May 13, 1913, at the residence of Mrs. Marion Holliday, 5719 Prescott Ave. After business Mrs. Harris served a delightful repast. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Abram D. Grays, 4443 Cottage. Mrs. Abram, Gray, president; Mrs. George McKinney, secretary; Mrs. M. Holliday, reporter. Drs. E. W. D. Issue, of Nashville, Jenn, and L. A. Thomas, of Evanson, Ill., high churchmen of the Baptist denomination, were in the city last Wednesday for a few hours. They visited The Argus building before leaving for Hot Springs, Ark., where they are arranging for the netx session of the National Baptist Convention. Mr. Alfred Woodson, of 4326 Labadie Ave., who is now in the machine gun company at Camp Funston, Kans., was home a few days this week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Maggie Collins, of 2918 Pine St. The Pioneer New Thought Club will meet Sunday, May 19, at the Central Library, Room No. 1, from five to six thirty. Subject for discussion, "The Marriage School and Marriage Insurance," Public invited. The El Bethel Literary Society is making a great drive toward that promised night, and wants re-enforcement made by the people on Tuesday night, May 21, 1918. Help make the drive by turning out. Geo. Tankins, president; I. Hillard, secretary; A. Tankins, reporter. A special 50 matinee of "A Daughter of the Gods" will be given this Saturday morning at 10:30 for children at the Pendleton Theater. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wheeler, 4033 Cook, assisted by Mrs. Fannie Rowland, entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Lieutenant and Mrs. Parker, and Miss Ray Lee Middleton of Fisk University. CARD OF THANKS The Benevolent Order Pullman Porters, wish to thank the Ladies' Auxiliary for their efficient help in giving socials for our benefit. We never could have made the success that we did without their valuable assistance. The amount rassed was $42.65. C. H. Thomas, President, Robert Eaton. MARRIAGE LICENSES B. H. Mosby . 4424 W. Belle Pl. Chara T. Schaffner. 4256 St. Ferdinand Ave. S. L. Walthall, 1001 W. Jefferson Ave. Mary Dickerson . . . 2803 Lueng Ave. Frank Marshall . . . Kirkwood, Mo. Artila Sugarenge . . . Kirkwood, Mo. MISS CLARA SHAFFNER MAREIES LIEUT. MOSBY AGAINST FATHER'S ADVICE Miss Clara J: Shkfnner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Shaffner, 4256 W. St. Ferdinand, was married, by Rev. Peek, to Lieut. Benj H. Mosby, Monday. The marriage was held without the knowledge of Mr. Shaffner, who has been bitterly opposed to Mosby for several years, refusing permission for him to enter, the Shaffner house. The father appears broken hearted over the affair, which he says is a disgrace to his family, and states that he has not entered his home since Monday. Miss Clara had been attending the University of Illinois, and had come home to rest up from her strenuous studies. She is popular in society. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS DEATHS of THE WEEK Francis Foster, 2328 Palin.....1 Iufts, Smith, 2406 Whitner.....1 Mary Wilson, Hannibal, Mo.....62 Lillie Bellie Taylor, 721 N. Compton, 3 Ella Mitchell, 3131 Franklin.....47 Maud Perkins, 1927 Morgan St. 20 William H. Ross, 3405 Walnut.....1 Sophia O. Leonard, 2405 Cote Brill. Amelia E. Chisolm, daughter of Cora Chisolm, sister of Arthur A. Chisolm and Adele Clarborne, entered into rest Tuesday, May 14, at 6:45, at her home, 428Sw Maffitt Ave. Age 37 years, Funeral Saturday, May 18, at Matthews Church, Sarah and Kennerly, thence by automobile to Calvary Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife, daughter and sister, Mrs. Clara Edmondson, who departed this life April 21, 1918. Especially do we thank Rev. Christmas for his words of consolation and also the other speakers, and for the many beautiful floral designs. Rufus Edmondson, husband; Hester Williams, mother; Berthe Pillars, sister; May Harris, sister; Carrie Drapery, sister; Keith and Roy Williams, brothers. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our daughter and sister, Maggie Collins, of 2918 Fine St., who departed this life May 9, 1918. Woolson family. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of my friend Ada Sherman, who departed this life May 14, 1917. Days of sadness still come o'er me, Tears in silence often flow, For memory keeps you ever near me, Tho' you died just one year ago. Sadly missed by Mattie Jackson. MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband and father, James Carter, who departed this life May 17, 1917. Sad and sudden was the call. For my dear husband loved by all, Little we thought on that day. Our dear husband and father would be called away. We loved him dearly but God loved him best. Sadly missed by wife and daughter, Mrs. J. C. Carter, Gettrade Carter. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my darling daughter, Madeline Eldan Alexander, who fell asleep in Jesus, two years ago May 19, 1916. There was an angel band in heaven. That was not quite complete. Madeline was our only darling, Pride of all the hearts at home, But, the angels floating lightly Whispered softly, Madeline come. Sadly missed by her mother, Mrs. P. Alexander, grandmother and queen. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father, Harfield Stanley, who departed this life one year ago, May 17, 1911. Sad and sudden was the call. For my dear husband loved by all, We little thought that on that day, That he would be called away. Day by day we sadly mourn his Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sadness. Within our hearts appealed. Sadly missed by wife, Mrs. Violet Stanley and children. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my nephew, James Allen Clay, who departed this life one year ago, May 20, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Sad and sudden was the call For our dear James loved by all, We little thought that on that day Our darling would be called away. We could not realize what was said. When the message came that he was dead, But God, who loved him best Has taken him home forever to rest. Gone but not forgotten. Sadly missed by loved ones, W. A. Clay, father; Laura Clay, mother; W. A. Clay, Jr., brother; Mrs. J. W. Renfro and family, cousins, Pittsburgh; Blanche Clay Williams, sister; Douglas Williams, niece, St. Louis. In sad sad loving memory of my son, Willie, who died May 14, 1917 and also my nephew, Freddie Guisse, who died one year ago, May 7, 1917. It's only for a little while, Life's journey soon is o'er. But toward the end it's sweet to think in death we part no more. Mother, and aunt, Laura Miller St. Louis Owners Of Idlewild Lots To Organize Will-Form Local Association At the A. U. K. and D. of A. Hall, S. E. Corner Lucas and Leflingwell, Thursday evening. May 23 at 7:30. The Idlewild Lot Owners Association of St. Louis, will be organized on the evening of May 23, at 7:20 p.m., in A. U. K. & D. of A. Hall, 623 N. Leimingwell Ave. Officers will be elected and also a delegate to represent St. Louis at Idlewild on Decoration Day. Ladies as well as gentlemen are eligible to election as officers and as a delegate to Idlewild. It is important that every lot owner attend, as this will be a meeting of great importance. Come early as a large crowd is anticipated, our list of St. Louis lot owners is very large and growing rapidly. A very beneficial and polly good time is in store for you. You will hear all about Idlewild. You will have the opportunity of meeting the other lot owners, who, like yourself are thrifty, active, progressive people, people who know an opportunity when they see it, people who do things, leaders not followers, people who intend to show the Idlewildians of the country, that St. Louis is wide awake and intends to be in the front rank in this great project. Lot owners are requested to invite their friends who have not yet secured their lots, but who are interested. Refreshments will be served. All who have not yet secured one or more of these beautiful lots, are urged to do so before May 25, so they may become character members of the JolieWild Lot Owners Association of St. Louis and have a voice in selecting the officers and delegate to Idlewild. Act now, and you can secure one of these beautiful lots for only $4.50, $6 cash, balance $1 per week. You are invited to call at our office and look over our beautiful photographs and plates and secure one of our illustrated booklets free. Office open in the evening from 7 to 10 and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 6. Lot owners are requested to call at the office between now and May 20 and register. Visiting lot owners from out of the city are welcome. Permit me to thank your company for the promptness with which they delivered the Warranty Deed and Abstract of 'title to my lots in Idlewild, Mich. after I made my final payment. The payments were so easy that I have never missed the money; and the treatment recorded me by your company has been most courteous, prompt and business like and I am proud to say that I now have an absolutely clear title to my lots, and I find that under the law of Michigan the register of deeds is not permitted to record a dead property on which there are any due and unpaid taxes, which is a great protection to the people. I cannot urge my friends too strongly, to avoid themselves of the opportunity and secure lots in beautiful Idlewild at once. Wishing you every success and assuring you of my hearty cooperation I am. Louris Very Hulv, M. Fields, National Grand Mater. A. U.K. & D. of A. Headquarters St. Louis, Mo. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Tuesday evening marked the second entertainment for the employed girls and young women. About one hundred girls were present, and the evening was greatly enjoyed. Miss McFarland of the South Central Field made an enthusiastic talk. Our Catergrain Department is becoming the center of many important events. Last Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Emmet J. Sebelt, Special Assistant to the Secretary-of-the War Department, was entertained by the Counsel of National Defense with the co-operation of other organizations. The work of the Employment Department has been intensified by the visit of Miss Mary E. Jackson, Special Industrial and Employment Worker. Many girls and women are reached by this department. We are desi- tions of having every girl and woman who is in need of a position to register with us. Emotional calls are opening from the office daily. This week we were able to place two of our young women in a manufacturing establishment to work on garments for the gover- ment. The Seven-Annual Conference of Members was held Wednesday afternoon. An enlightening lecture was given Wednesday morning by, Dr. Tewartch, of Washington University. The Mothers' Party was held in the evening. 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V. W. X. Y. Z. Enclose Stamp for Reply PETER B. A. A. J. SMITH BUYS $3,000 WORTH OF FIXTURES OF PICTURES Mr. A. J. Smith, the well known St. Louisian, who went to Camp Funston four months ago and opened a business at Army City, was in St. Louis this week greeting friends, and incidentally to purchase twelve high grade pool tables. PAGE FIVE Missouri PAGE SIX CLASSIFIED ADS RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Professional Cards; Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms* and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished/rooms with all modern conveniences. 4318 W. Belle. (5-17-4) FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences; electric lights, hot bath, etc. 4349 A W. Belle. (5-17-4) MUST BE SOLD—Lawton are rest- dents. $1,000 rent $35 per month; terms to sell. G. Beechford, 717 Chest- nut. FOR RENT—Three of four unfur- nished children rooms. Inquire within next door wall. 4853 Lucky. (5-17-4) WANTED—A respectable couple to take charge of playing toy free and oil half hour chicken. Call Lin- dale Liffe. (5-17-4) FOR SALE. Four at Kutloch Park, block 100 suitable for church, school or apartments priced $1,000. For further information please call or come to 601 Horton place, between 7 and 9 pm. (5-17-4) FOR SALE. One full dress suit with two silk vesties. And pair pump; cost $122. Also one Prince Albert suit; cost $130. E.J. Burton, Laclede Hotel. Call after 6 p.m. or Sunday. FOR RENT. Nettle furnished rooms to man and safe employed or single lady, in private family. 1421 West Belle. (5-17-4) FOR SALE! 3333 Cozzone ave a tiny brick cut tage with bath, laundry, large yard; lot 25x114 and fine stable; $2,200; easy terms; monthly payments if desired. Lacade Trust Co. 115 S. Jefferson ave (5-17-4) WANTED! Two qualified Colored insurance men Apply 3507 Page. Industrial Benefit Association. (5-17-1) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms Modern conveniences. Mrs. C. Stroud, 4010 Pineway Ave. (5-2-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms for gentlemen. Call Lindell 4474 W. est. 6746 W. (5-10-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished front room in private family for couple. Phone Lindell 1478 W. 4601A Cook. FOR RENT—Two more rooms for couples or gentleman with all modern convenience. Call Lindell 4397 R. 3936a Cook. (5-3-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms hot land cold water Only respectable people desired. Bomont 2678 W. (5-3-4) FOR RENT—Two furnished connecting rooms; bedroom and kitchen. 2803 Pine St. 426-4 SEAMSTRESS—Dressmaking • Plain or fancy sewing. Will go out or work at home, as preferred. Phane Lindell 5837R. Address 4184 W. Belle. 3-29-4 FOR SALE—All eight room house in the 4200 block on Cook Ave. 50x100, $2890; $500 down. B. P. Hopson, 710 N. Taylor Ave. 4-64 FOR SALE—Three lots in Fairmount Park cheap. Inquire at Mrs. F. Kyser, 5006 Geraldine Ave. 4-26-4 FOR RENT—Two suitable rooms for light housekeeping, with all modern conveniences. Apply 5331 Pennsylvania ave. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms for gentlemen or couple. Call Lindell 2833 R. (53) POR RENT-Furnished rooms, with all modern conveniences; $150 up, 4217W St. Ferdinand. (5-10-4) POR SALE—Coffee clock, pictures, beds, and horsepower furniture, lawn mower and garden tools; cheap. Apply 4350 Cook use. (5-10-2) POR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms; gentlemen preferred; or couple. 4155A West Belle. Phoné Lindell 2853 R. (5-17-3) POR SALE—Look! Biggest sairie in St. Louis; Cook ave. flat. Apply G. Bashford, 717 Chestnut st. "FORSHAW" REPAIRS FOR "ANY OLD" STOVE 111 NORTH 12th STREET CENTRAL 3491-R MAIN 2043 Learn how to grow hair. Moll course, including diploma. $5. Learn Beauty Culture, Chiropody, Manicuring, etc. $2.50. Learn Swedish Body Massage, $15. White Prof. Ynellh of Stockholm, Sweden, 1424 Olive rt.; St. Louis, Missouri. (5-10-2) Colored Men! If you want Steady Employment Weekly Pay, Free Hot and Cold Baths, with towel, soap and all conveniences. Apply to St. Louis Lead and Oil Works Good-Wages. 5600 Manchester Avenue Manchester at Market St. Farndale Colored Men WANTED Colored Men for Foundry, Forge Shop, and Yard work; $2.75 per day for 10 hours; steady work and opportunity for advancement. Apply any time. Take Hediamont car west to end of line. Curtis & Co. Mfg. Co. Kienlen and Hamburger Aves., Wellston, Mo. TO GROW LONG STRAIGHT HAIR You Need A Real Scalp Food There are so many, so called hair growers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than per fumed' grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In deciding what to use on your scalp, be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. To get the best results from the use of Quinade, it is necessary to shampoo the scalp about every two weeks with Seeby's Quinasoap. Quinasoap is made entirely out of, pure vegetable oils, principally coconut oil, and is a thorough cleaner. Quinasoap lathers very freely. It leaves the hair soft and duffy and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp unequalled by any other shampoo. Do not accept any substitute, but in dust on getting Seeby's Quinade and Seeby's Quinasoap, asking for them by the full name. Price is 25 cents each. If your druggist or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them for you from his wholesaler or send us the price and we will mail them to you. Write to Seeby Drug Co., 79 East 130th street, New York City, for a sample of Quinade mentioning the name of this paper.—Adv. Bomont 1347 QUICK SERVICE - House and Window Cleaning - The Quick Service is busy all the time because the boss works. We clean everything! BE A MUSICIAN You can play any one of the following instruments after taking only 30 lessons: Violin, Mandolin, Cello, Flute, Bass Violin, Harmony, Sight Reading and Transposition. Special Attention to Children.—Thomas Melson. STUDIO: 105 N. EWING AVE. Phone: Bomont; 1657-8 For information inquire at WATKINS' PIANO STORE, 2905 LACLEDE AVE. Phone, Bom. 1792-W. New Trade School Steele's School of Practical Bricklaying. Conducted in evening classes: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 111 SOUTH 14th ST. John R. Steele, Instructor. Residence address 6126 Vermont Ave. Church of God and Saints of Christ, 4201 N. Market—Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30; Friday, sundown. Saturday (Sabbath) all day. Elder J. J. Jackson, pastor in charge Kinloch. Mo. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 1:30. Class meeting Thursday night. J. Wesley Baker, Minister, 513 Holland Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. SPIRITUAL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2727 Lawton Ave. Services Sundays and Friday evenings at 6:00 o'clock sharp. T. S. Weatherford, rector, assisted by L. Cooper; M. Owens, secretary. HARRISON AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH 415 S. Harrison Ave. Kliffwood, Mo. Sunday preschool at 1:10 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitors welcome. Rev. I. M. Monroe, Pastor. Most, Worshipful Grand Master W. W. Fields, the executive of Missouri Grand Lodge of Mason's, spent three nights of this week with the lodges of this city and delivered a series of lectures on "Progressive Preemasonry." Reformers are generally most unpopular where most needed. Thomas Bass of Mexico, Mc., a successful dealer in high-class horses, was in the city last Tuesday attending the meeting of the Trustee Board of Dalton Industrial School. Mr. Bass is worshipful master of Silver Jewel Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M. of Mexico. Mrs. Ada Harris, state grand queen of the A. U. K. of D. of A., left the city last Tuesday on an official tour for points in Missouri and Illinois. J. B. S. Moore has removed to 4231 W. Lucky street. Extraordinary efforts are being put forth by the Nobles of Medinah Temple of Shriners to make their entertainment, which is Monday night the 20th, the smartest affair in the history of St. Louis Shrinedom. John C. Moss, high priest of Ionic Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of St. Louis, was in company with those who accompanied Grand Master W. W. Fields on his trip from Hannibal to this city last Monday. At the last meeting of Medinah Temple of Shriners the Auditing Committee reported that the books of the secretary and treasurer of that department were accurately kept and balanced to the favorable satisfaction of those appointed to peruse the records. Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding. Vulgar persons cannot sit still long at one time. Mrs. G. W. McDonald, captain of St. Louis Guild No. 1 of the Crusaders, is ill at her home, 3425 Lawton avenue. Supreme Council, A. A. Scottish Rite Masons, convened in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of last week. A $10,000 cash campaign is on by the energetic workers of the Y. M. C. A. movement. The Argus Publishing Company gives special attention to the printing of fraternal and business cards. The A. U. K. and D. of A. will have their annual sermon preached Sunday at the First Baptist church at 2 o'clock and Rev. O. C. Maxwell will preach the sermon. Past Master James Harvey of J. Q. Johnson No. 30, A. F. & A. M., is critically ill at his residence, 2123 Adams street. Grand High Priest T. G. McCampbell of the Royal Arch Masons of this jurisdiction will make an official visit to the city June 15. James Weldon Johnson, field secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will be heard in an address at the Pythian Hall, Tuesday evening, May 21. A concert band of fifty musicians will furnish music. The Heroines of Crusades, St. Louis Guild, No. 1, are asked to appear at the Orphans' Home, Natural Bridge road, in full uniform, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Ill. R. A. James 33; attended the sessions of the Masonic Relief Board, which were held at Hannibal, Mo., last week. Various lodges that are to appoint committees for St. John's Day, are asked to send the names of the chairman to N. T. Lassiter, 1707 Goods avenue. The Knights of Pythias of Florida recently, purchased $25,000 third issue of Liberty-Bonds. Sir Henry A. Spencer, president of the International Conference, Knights Templar of the United States and Canada, has by proclamation to the craft throughout his jurisdiction, indefinitely postponed, the 1918 session of the International Conference, which was to have been held in Kansas City, Mo., August 25, 1918. Sir Spencer has also been in correspondence with J. M. Morris, imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine, in reference to calling off of that session of the Imperial E. J. Cooper, grand lecturer of the Masonic lodges of this district, will make his official visit to St. Louis on the 28th. Council, cutting out all ostentations and display. B. F. Howard, founder of the Colored Elk lodges, died at Covington, Ky., several days ago. For more than ten years he was the leading figure in the struggles of the I. B. P. O. E. W. and became the greatest point of agitation in the faction fight that divided the order for several years. He was about 70 years old at the time of his death, and it is believed he died a wealthy man. Jacob Johnson of J. Q. Johnson No. 30, A. F. & A. M., is recovering from a recent accident. P. J. Brown Lodge, A. P. & A. M., will have degree work at their hall Saturday night. Onward Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar, announce degree work on May 28. The Masonic lodges of St. hous will hold their annual orphans' home celebration on May 17. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Do you ever examine your job critically? Do you study its details? Do you know the possibilities of your position? No matter what your job may be, it is well to examine carefully even the smallest details. You will then find that there is more to it than you now think there is. In making this examination of your job, think out these questions carefully and answer them frankly: Am I fit morally and intellectually for my job? How can I make myself fit for it? Am I bigger than my job? How can I make it big enough to fit me? Do I consider my job as a step to a higher one? Do I realize the possibilities of attending to the higher one? How can I make myself fit for the higher one? While studying these questions a number of others will present themselves to you dealing directly with your job. These also must be answered frankly. A careful examination of your job will prove both interesting and profitable. It will show you possibilities you never saw before, and therefore make you more valuable in your position and to the institution of which you are a part. LODGES MISSOURI JURISDICTION A. F. & A. M. Officers—1917-18. W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. C. C. Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Dept. Grand Master. Erast Bloone, Louisigna, Mo., Senior Grand Warden. I. H. Bradbury, St. Louis, Mo., Junior Grand Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand Treasurer. George W. K. Love, Kaneas City, Mo., Grand Secretary. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo., Relief Secretary. E. G. Lacey, Kansas City, Mo., G. L. First District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L. Second District. OFFICERS OF GRAND CHAPTER B. A. Missouri and Jurisdiction, 1917-18. T. G. McCampbell, G. H. P., Quindaro, Kan. A. L. Thomas, D. G. H. P., Jefferson City, Mo. J. P. Moffett, G. King, Sedalia, Mo. S. A. May, G. Seribe, St. Louis, Mo. Charles Griggsby, G. Treasurer, Liberty, Mo. E. S. Baker, G. Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. Missouri and Jurisdiction 1917.18 W. G. Mosely, R. E. G. C., Kansas City, Mo. J. W. Beard, V. E. G. C. St. Louis, Missouri G. W. Lewis, E. G. G., St. Louis, Mo C. Brassfield, E. G., Captain General, Kansas City, Mo W. A. Ashley, E. G. P., St. Louis, Missouri. J. H. Kenner, E. G. Treasurer, Mar shall, Mo J. T. Cannon, E. G. Recorder, St Louis, Mo. George A. Johnson, E. G. S. W., Kan sas City, Mo Benjamin F. Graves, F. G. J. W., St. Joseph, Mo. Ionic Lodge No. 91, A. F. & A. M., meets the First Tuesday night of each month at Masonic Temple. H. L. Smith, W. M., S. F. Phillips, Secy. J. L. Henderson Lodge 116—Meets 1st Monday night of each month in lodge room, No. 2, at Masonic Temple. 3619 Easton Ave. Visiting brothers are welcome.—Thomas \ Patterson, W. M., Dover D. Holmes, Sec'y. True Blue Lodge No. 107,—meets first Tuesday night of each month at 8 o'clock at Masonic Temple. Spoil- wood Rise, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, Sec'y. Lone Star Lodge No. 2, meets the second Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall. All Master Masons are cordially invited to attend. G. Washington Lewis, W. M.; Joseph A. Smith, secretary. PROGRESS CHAPTER NO. 50, R. A. M.-Hold their monthly communication on the 2nd Tuesday night of each month at their hall, 3619 Easton Avenue. All companions are cordially invited—Frank Lillard, High Priest; Crittenden-Clark, Recorder. FUTURE GREAT NO. 60, A. F. & A. M.-Holds its regular communication the first Saturday night of each month at the Masonic Hall and extends an invitation to all members and visiting brethren—Frank Lillard, W. M.; Edw. W. Levy, Sect. East Gate City Lodge No. 38, A. P & A. M. holds its regular communication on the second Friday night of each month at the Masonic Templa. Visiting brothers are welcome.—J. A. Simpson, W.M., J. C. Lucky, Secretary. Ionic Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, holds its regular communication on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Masonic Hall. Visiting companions are welcome. John C. Moss, high priest; k. C. Fisher, seribe. Phoenix Lodge, No. 79, A. P. & A. M., meets on the regular communications, first Friday in each month. All Master Masons welcome. Brown Walls, W.M.; Chas. H. Smith, secretary. F. J. Brown Lodge No. 80, A. P. & A. M.-holds its regular communication on the 4th Friday night of each month at Masonic Temple. Visiting brothers are welcome. Monroe Ernest, W.M.; John H. Morris Sea. Mount Olive Chapter No. 2—meets 3rd Wednesday night of each month. R. A. James, H. P.; A. B. Thomas, See. Onward Commandery No. 2, K. T., will hold their regular conclave on the third Tuesday night of each month at their asylum, 3619 Eston avenue. All Sir Knights are invited to attend. Samuel Morgan, E. C.; Wm. H. Goff, Recorder. Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 21, Knights Templars—will meet in their regular monthly conclave on the 4th Thursday night of each month at the Macclesfield Temple. All Sir Knights are cordially invited. Langton Harrison, C. C.; A. F. Gunberry, Recorder. Euneka Consistory 29, Scottish Rite Masona, hold their stated conclave on the first Friday night of each month in the assembly room of their temple, 3619 Easton avenue. All Knights of the 32d degree are most cordially invited to attend. E. W. Rice, commander-in-chief; F. J. Brown, recorder. New Hope Chapter No. 56, O. E. S. meets the fourth Thursday afternoon of each month at the Masonic Temple. E. H. Rice, patron; Mrs. Rebecca Jackson, worthy matron; Mrs. Elizabeth Owens, secretary. J. Q. Johnson Lodge No. 30, A. F. & A. M. holds its regular communication the first Thursday night of each month. All visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. L. M. McBride, W. M.; D. H. Bradbury, secretary. St. John Chapter No. 1, R. A. M., holds its regular communication at Masonic Hall the second Wednesday of each month. I. H. Bradbury, H.P.; L. A. Scott; secretary. Western Star Commandery No. 1, K. T., holds its stated conclave at its naylum, 3619 Easton, each month. Visiting knights are welcome. I. H. Bradbury, E. C.; J. W. Beard, recorder. St. Louis Guild No. 1, Crusaders of Knights Templar.—Meets on First Sunday afternoon of each month at 2:30. Masonic Temple. Mrs. G. W. McDonald, Capt.; Mrs. Bettie Ernest, Asst. Capt.; Mrs. Alice Moore, Secy. Polar Wave Lodge 112, Elks, L. B. P. O. E. of W.; meets every first and third Tuesday nights of each month at their home, 2533 Lucas avenue. Visiting Elks are welcome. J. C. Lucky, exalter ruler; Carl E. Morris, secretary. BLEACH YOUR ```markdown ``` Have Soft, Fair, Bright Skin—Use Black and White—Sent By Mail, 25 Cents; Just apply Black and White Ointment (for white and colored folks) as directed on package, to face, neck, or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or brothy skin, clearing the skin of rinses, pimples, blackheads, wrinkles, tan or f reckles—giving you a clear, soft fair, bright complexion, making you the envy of everybody. Black and White Ointment is away ahead of powder which only covers up imperfections. Black and White removes them. Sold on a money back guarantee, only 25c (stamp or cola) sent by mail, or if you send $1.00 for four boxes of Black and White Ointment, a 25c cake of Black and White Soap included free. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. W, Memphis, Tennessee. Agonas Make An, Easy Living representing us. Apply for territory and special deal. Black and White Ointment sold in St. Louis. Mo. by Carpenter Drug Co. successor to Eugene Oulvey, 2801 Lawton Ave. (Chestnut St) corner Jefferson Avenue, and all first class Drug Stores. We Test Your Eyes FREE And Sell Eye Glasses and Spectacles on Time Dr. Wm. M. Riley OFFICE: Jefferson Ave. & West St. NOTICE NOTICE For a limited time only I will make the following prices: Ingrown Nails, 50c. Club Nails 50c; Soft Cornea, 50c; Hard, pus, 25c; Vascular Cornea, 50c; Callous removed from bottom or side of Foot, 25c, and 50c. I also treat Bunions. All extractions without pain. EDWARD J. TURNER, Jr., Chiropodist Colfax 1097-J 420w Easton at Goode Ave PHONES: Bomont 144 HOURS: Central 1831 8-10 a.m. 3-6; and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 4-6 p.m. DR. A. N. VAUGHN Physician and Surgeon 2336 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. We do Repairing of all kinds, Packing, Storing, Shipping and such hauling as trunks and quick trips. Moving in Exchange for Furniture. When necessary, when in need Call Bomont 1328, and we will answer. SPECIAL SALE OF JEWELRY We are offering a large stock of Diamonds, Watches Chains, Necklaces, La Vallieres, Brooches, Tie Pins, Cuff Links, Bracelets and Lockets at very low prices. Diamond Rings.....$8.00 to $800 Solid Gold Watches.....$10.00 to $100 Gold Filled Watches.....$8.00 to $25 A. & L. DUNN MERCANTILE AND LOAN CO 912-14 FRANKLIN AVE. Open Until 9 O'Clock Saturday Evenings. THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straighten- Advertise in The Argus 5,000 Agents Wanted to sell the greatest national war song hit of the age, entitled MY BOY, HE JUST CAN'T. HELP FROM BEING A SOLDIER' This is the one great song—the expression of a great international crisis. Wherever it has been heard, it has made a decided hit with all classes of people and in some of the leading churches of Chicago, after an announcement and simply the reading of the words of the song, persons have rushed in groups to buy it faster than they could be handed out. Price 25 cta, per copy prepaid. A liberal discount given to persons wishing to be agents. Persons wishing to be agents send $1.00 and we will send you a number or copies of the song that you begin selling at once. Persons wishing a single copy, will send 25 cta. Write at once, that you may be the first in the field. This is one song that you can make money on by selling it to people of your community. It should be in every home. The song is written about an ideal American mother—the greatest character portrayed in American literature. Send all money by money order or registered letter to PUBLISHING CO. / 3636 BROADWAY CO., MN AGENTS WANTED Men and women to sell J. and M. cleaning soap. Also crystal wash, at 50 per cent. Sells in every home. Apply at Argus Building, 2341 Market. Phone, Bomont 1145 Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco Soft Drinks... All Leading Colored Newspapers "CRISS," Mgr. Shoe Shining Dept. Robt. Walls, Ast. Mgr. John Hale, Mgr. Tailoring and Pressing Dept. 2319 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. J. W. Ferguson UP-TO-DATE INTERIOR DECORATOR Paper Hanging, Painting, Kalsomining and Wall Paper Cleaning. Lindell 1649-R. No work guaranteed where walls are not properly prepared. bout east cean ney NEW HOME BAPTIST CHUECH 1602 Morgan St. Sunday school, 10 A. M. Preaching, 11 A. M. Bible band 1 to 3 P. M. Preaching 8 P. M. Weekly meeting, Wednesday and Friday nights. Communion 4th Sunday in each month. Rev. J. W. Ellington, pastor; Watsie Perry, clerk. ALE OF JEWELRY are offering a clock of Di- atches, Watches Necklaces, Wallieres, Tie Pins, Brace- d Lockets at new prices. Bad Rings.....$8.00 to $500 Gold Watches.....$10.00 to $160 Bied Watches.....$8.00 to $28 UNN MERCANTILE AND LOAN CO FRANKLIN AVE. Clock Saturday Evenings. EDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair i Dry and Wiry Try If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp or Hair Trouble, we want you to jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. Remedy contains medical proper that go to the roots of the Hair, glates the skin, helping nature do as the hair soft and silky. Peralm of a thousand flowers. The edy for Heavy and Beautiful Black restores Gray Hair to its Natural used with Hot Iron for Straighten- CHURCHES ‘WOMEN, GIRLS, EARN’ MONEY LEARN TO GROW .HAIR Z : Make up your mitli to throw off the shackles hat have held you back in life's race for the % share of prosperity and happiness. that rightfully belongs to you. °. "FHE ELOSO.SYSTEM f provides achance for you. Start this day. 2 & ‘Dez @ 80c Box of Eloso Hale Grower. it beatd FOS. frmdarr.. vos neein, stom SaDinen doic. p ‘Temoves dandruff, gives new life and abun- 3 q 1 vedere growth SR ee SUS - Instructions by. mail or at€éll Po Diplomas. to graduates, Agents SS: wanted everywhere; write this day. aia en ge While you think of it Bestway: Been BLOSO HAIR GROWER = / es oH ae is sche - Manufactured only by \ $ Reece 2 ee Madam J. Nelson, Presideat of e2 ones ELOSO. COLLEGE CO., ** Se-*5,CespsguArono* Send all orders tx Money Order te Eloso College ~.- Continued from Page 3 ecg by Rev, Giines from Rev. 21:25. “The aniual sermon of thd Eaphe Bird Chub ‘will be held May 19.-xt 3pm. All members aré requested to be: present, Mamie Fryerson, président; Rev. A. Dixon, pastor; Mrs. Gertrude Miller, re: porter. + SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Ss vt BS Etat Rasen Splendid services were enjoyed at the ieee oapuiek? CHaveR ae tn Sycegt Rally and a record breaking crowd as: sembleq to assist in the worthy cause, in spite of the rain. ‘The clerk made a partial report of $50.00 which was raised in the drive. All have not re- ported yet, but we thank the loyal members and friends for their hearty support. Our worthy pastor, Rey. Har- rold, is putting férth every effort to put our ‘church -in. the lead. As we Jead others must follow. Friends, fallow. the rom. 9 Kinloch onthe fourth Sun: day, Rev, R. H. Cole, principal’ of ‘the High School atid ex-pastor of tho First Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo., wil preach at’3 p.m. for us.. Sister Hallic Frekeca, captain >of the Mississippi Club, will make her report on the fOurth Suniay, You are welcome to our Fath er’s house. Rev. A. P. Harrold, pas- ete ‘ A WONDERFUL HAIR. DRESSER _ AND.GROWER; One thousand agents wanted. Good money. mado We want agents in every city aud village to. sell THE STARIUATR(GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used . -withvor without straightening irons. ~~ Sells for 25e. per boy—one box will prove-ite value. Any person that will use'a 25 box will be con®” vinced. No matter what has failed togrow your hair just give THB STAR HAIRGROWER «trial and be convinced. Send 25¢ for full size Box, If you wish to bean agent send :$1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you.can begip work with at once; also agenta’ “terms. Send all money by Money Order to 7 re The.Star Hair Grower Mfg. Co. Sek A GREENSBORO, N. C. id as (> Box 812 WAYMAN A.M. E. CHURCH NOTES Sunday” morning At 11 o’elock the pulpit of Wayman was very ably oe cupied. by Rev. Williams, one of the oeal preachers of the church. “Hie ter won was well goiter wp. it was very ‘/prictical and the illustrations and tra ables which he used helped to simplify nind-vivify-his-memages——-—-—* Sunday night at 8 o'clock the pastor Rev, A. R Dobie, pregehad to a large ‘audience which ‘filled, the fiat soot of the vhurch. Aw usual, the sermon was edifying and inspiring to the Christian pilgrim ag well as giving a ray of hope fund an opportunity te the ungodly. At the conclusion ‘of: this ‘service five per: sons joined the church. : ; Sunday school arid. Endeavor serviews Were daly observed and well attended. The other auxiliaries of the church fire in excellent working order. Visitors and. strangers are always welcome at ‘Wayman. : ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sn een is: White Susday, more commonly called the day of Pentecost, whieh is the birthday of ‘the Catholic chureh, There will be the usual sery- jcca with holy eommunion at 7 and 11 nm. At tho IL o'clock service there ewill be a presentation ceremony of a Werxice flag with stars indicating the number of niembers of All. Sainte Parish now in the army. “All are cordially invited. PER. TQOT && S One Price to All earect ae = geld) crown and bridge: worl Why pay more? Beas Sarantead perfect, tte pitas are ‘$4up. Ask ae Dr. G.G. Hampton, associated with me ae Olive, isow with me at my new-(ffice. P: DR. Hi. E DOWELL : DENTIST : S. E. Corner 7th and Olive a2 Take Elevator—224 N. 7th—Third Floor ‘Opposite The Republic “a hours: 8a. m. fo 6. Sunday. 9a. m. to 12. . MT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH “ 2625 Morgan. St. ffhe revival whieh bas been im pro: gress the last two weeks has been quite ‘a suceess. Rov Willbanks who preached each aight has succeeded in win- ing 101 souls for Christ. This has been one of the greatest_revivals ever car- ried on in this city. “Rev. Willbanks and wife returned to Washington, D. C., Friday, “The baptizing will be Sunday by Rese Wim. Henry Harris, pastor. The Text for Sunday will be-‘*God 's-Mis- sion tothe Baptist.’” Hear him. After the baptizing there will be a $500 rally. Every ‘one invited to come. Rev, Wm, Henry Harris, pastor;- Pearl Maddox, reporter. jae /ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES St. John, 19th chapter and a part of the 27th: verse, ‘Then said He to His disciples, behold thy mother,'” was te- Wveted by the pastor for his text Sun: day. morning. {'Through floods and flamox if, Jean Weads,!? waa clearly dem- onstrated, when an’ appreciative audi: nce. braved. the dow npSuriat rain and wended their way to old historic St, Paul. ‘As had~been «previously an- nounced and noiséd. abroad, that the pastor had made speciar Bieparation for ‘Mother's. Day,?’ they had re- solved to hear the pastor at any cost, ‘and, as way expected the women made up the major: part of the audience. Quite a number of mothers who had sons at the eantomments.and some of their way to France sat with rifpt at- tention ax.the pastor. quoted the words af Jesus Christ on the cross and then Inonckad out in the depths of his ser mon. While the seriion. was patriotic all the way throngh,’ there were sobs heard from both men and women as the pastor telated how young’ men were tiving their lives ‘on the battlefield for the cause of democracy. Some of the striking pictures he drew in- keepit with the text were as, follows: The pe of Damon and Pythisg,-David-and Jon athan, a mother over-the exe cation. of a wicKed aon, a young mar Aoserting camp th-visit- the bedside- of a dying smother, a barking light left in the window by an'aged' mother to guide the footsteps of a wandefing-son. Her the. pastor jnid_ special frtress on the lowe that should: exis the home and the care that jd be-“manifested. in Hthe rearing ‘of children. No one whe heard” the sermon could: but say that they were not gréatly bénefited. ~The paste, having one son who wns in the net of leaving for the <8 and hose family made up a part of the’ congre gation, was, deeply - impressed,’ henee the--solemnity of the sarmo:. 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PAGE SEVEN CRESENT PLAYERS GOING BIG AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEY LOVE The presidents on the program are all warmed up. The aristle Misses Stowall, Derek Tappell and Johnson got over several lively songs and large numbers. Their names are strong. Frank De Lysie is at his best this week in song! The Bell Boyy is with a deep kiss. Billy Dwain in his characteristic style keeps the audience laughing and Mr. James who is a natural the pianist actor, takes a advantage of the little opportunity and does well. Ed West, another comedian, almost stops the show with a single number. He has a comedy palpable with the orchestra that is infused from curiosity by the ingenious method he uses to work up to the final. The result is a big scream. His song, "No More," is also a big bit. The entire show is good. The performers are talented and the patrons are enjoying a race treat. NEXT WEEK "James" Crescent Players will repaint at the Booker Washington next week and present "Sumbo Jones," another musical comedy. The story is of an unnushiplished southerner, who goes to New York to copy the fruits of a newly acquired legacy; falls victim to confidence sharks; and tempting vampires and as usual goes broke. It's only a reservation of the all a time. "A tool and his money, are soon parted," but it provides a good vehicle for a repertoire of singing, dancing and comedy, in the hands of Mr. James and his capriculate company should be an A! show. NEW MONSTER COOLING SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED AT B. W. An extensive Typhoon Coating System, for the comfort of the patrons, being constructed at the Booker Washington Theater. A large house has been built on the roof, which will contain two monster fans, each feet in diameter. These fans are capable of moving 2,500 revolutions a minute and will drive in the pigeon air and extract the foil air through two large vents, keeping the inside temperature nearly 20 degrees cooler than outside, during the summer. The theater will have the most perfect cooling system in existence. On account of the construction, the orchestra pit and front rows were flooded during the rains last week and the orchestra was compelled to play on the stage. STAR THEATER ANNOUNCEMENT The manager of the Star Theater, at 14:16 S. Jefferson avenue, wishes to announce to the public that he has no connection with the funhouse at Jefferson and Market. COLORED COMEDIAN AT THE GAYETY Datson, "The Midnight Stepper," one of the clearest colored comedians on the American stage as a star in the "Step Lively Girls" Company which comes to the Gayetty, 17th and Locust, for one week, beginning Sunday. Datson is one of the few Colored performers whose ability has was dispensed in white company. The "Step Lively girls" are presenting this season a new act barrentine called "The Corset Shop." It is said to be free from offensesense. Mattresses will be given dates, and tickets admitted for 10 cents. The regular prices will be mat 125 cents, night 125 and 15 cents. NEWS OF THE COMET Pursuant to the patriotic appeal of existing conditions, the management of the New Comet Theater at Twenty-first and Market streets has spared another time for money in offering their patrons the most expensive and yet the most realistic and thrilling photoplay of the screen. Those who have seen "Draft, 253" Sunday last, or recall "Womanhood" will undoubtedly agree that those plays were positively the greatest ever shown. But in offering our patrons Thomas H. Inse's greatest spectacle, "The Zeppelin's Last Raid" we go even stronger and say that this production outdoors them all. "The Zeppelin's Last Raid" being in seven parts, will be shown at the Comet on Sunday, May 19. Another patriotic offering is "The Boy Scouts to the Rescue," a serial entirely different, from the ordinary, and produced under the auspices of the Canadian Government, starts Wednesday, May 23 for five weeks. With the additional installation of fans, the Couet Theater now is the coolest and most purely ventilated picture theater, not on Market street only, but in the city of St. Louis. To be convinced you visit a visit day time. By the way, don't forget Douglas Fearbucks in his latest Western Art-craft. "The Man From Painted Post," Thursday, May 23. The Famous Place For Amusements OPEN FROM 9 A. M. TO 11 P. M. A Real Good Show Every 2 Hours PENDLETON THEATRE PENDLETON AND FINNEY AVENUES Annette Kellermann in The Stupendous Million Dollar Spectacle A DAUGHTER OF THE GODS A Shower Of Magic. A Marvelous Production. A Genuine Sensation ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE, JUST AS SHOWN 6 WEEKS AT GARRICK THEATRE Cost Over $1,100,000, Has 10,000 feet of Film, 10 Reels, 21,218 Performers More Than 200 Mermaids Miss Kellermann Dive 103 Feet and Battle For Life in A Whirling Torrent. 1,200 Little Black Boys From the West Indies. The Great Battle Scene. Description of City by Fire. The Sultan's Harem. The Slave Market. REMEMBER FIVE DAYS Only, Beginning This Friday. 4 Shows: 3, 5, 7 and 9 P.M. ADMISSION: Matinees, Except Sunday, 10 Cts. and 1c War Tax; Nights 15 Cts. and 2c War Tax. SPECIAL MATINEE FOR CHILDREN, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Admission 5 Cents. Matineas, 25 Cents Nights, 25 and 35 Cents Matinees Daily, Ladies 10c. ARTHUR PEARSON'S STEP LIVELY GIRLS "THE MIDNIGHT STEPPER" The Cleverest Colored Comedian On The American Stage Announcement On Friday, May 24, After 7 p. m., this Theatre will be used for the RED CROSS. Help Win The War. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5 DYS Monday, Tuesday, MAY 17-21 Wm. S. Hart in Bargain With "Two Gunman" 6 Reels JUNE 2 SUCH PRODUCTIONS AS FOX WOLRD PATHE METRO TRIANGLE VITAGRAPH Including Wm. S. Hart and Douglas Fairbanks Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Monday Endous Million Dollar OF THE Production. A G OWN 6 WEEKS AT GA t of Film, 10 Reels, 21,2 00 Mermaids For Life in A Whirling Torre tle Scene. Description of C Sunday. 4 Shows: 3, 5, 7 and 9 P. Day, 10 Cts. and 1c War Tax; Nig N. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Admin PULAR PRICES LORED HOUSE NEW MOVIE THEATRE Market Near Jefferson Sunday, May 19 Triangle Plays present Roy Stewart, the Fearless One-Shot Ross, in his Greatest Western master play "KEITH OF THE BORDER" And Comedies Monday, May 20 World Film Corporation presents "STOLEN HOURS" The most Thrilling Photoplay of Home Ties ever shown, and "THE LION'S CLAWS" Tuesday, May 21 Virginia Pearson, the Wm. Fox actress; in the Society and Underworld play "STOLEN HONOR" And Pearl White in "THE HOUSE OF HATE" Wednesday, May 22 Triangle, Phys present "FROM TWO TO SIX" An All-Star Cast in a Master production Thursday, May 23 Franklin Farnum, in the Blue Bird delightful play "FAST COMPANY" and "THE WOMAN IN THE WEB" Vitagraph Serial Friday, May 24 The Eighth Episode of the Most Mar- velous Exposure Serial in Filmdom "THE EAGLE'S EYE" Saturday, May 25 Car Williams, Vitagraph Favorite, in "A MOTHER'S SIN" ROY STEWART'S LATEST PLAY AT THE MOVIES "Kritth of the Border," Roy Stewart's greatest play since his "Devil Dolger" or "One-Shot Ross," will be shown at the New Movie Theater on Sunday, May 19. THE RETINA THEATRE TWENTIETH AND MARKET Sunday—"Bull's Eye" Monday—"Son of Democracy" Tuesday—"The Lion's Claws" Thursday—"Mystery Ship" Friday and Saturday—"House of Hate" HIGH CLASS FEATURES WITH OUR SPECIAL SERIAL ATTRACTIONS NEW COMET THEATRE Sunday, May 19 Thos. H. Ine, the world's greatest producer, presents the most Wonderful Thrilling! Exciting! Pathetic! Terror- Spreading! and Patriotic Play of the screen! "THE ZEPPELIN'S LAST RAID" In Seven Acts Showing you almost in reality the horrors of this terrible war, and why you should be more eager to assist our Government in the strictest prosecution of the war. Also Big V and Triangle COMEDIES Monday, May 20 Jean Sothern, in "PEG O' THE SEA" A pleasing drama of the seas. Also the fifth episode of the "WOMAN IN THE WEB" Tuesday, May 21 William S. Hart The Man of the Screen, in THE FUGITIVE Also Triangle Plays present THE SHOES THAT DANCED A Masterpiece of Underworld and Society Wednesday, May 22 First Episode of Universal's most stupendous serial "BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE" Produced under the supervision of the British Canadian Government Also Metro Pictures present Edith Storey in "THE EYES OF MYSTERY" Thursday, May 23 Douglas Fairbanks in his latest Art Craft Photoplay "THE MAN-PROM PAINTED POST" A great Photoplay with a great star that'll thrill you from start to finish Friday, May 24 Specially Assorted Program "JUSTICE" A-Drama in four parts Also Billy West as the "Chief Cook" and seventh episode of "THE EAGLE'S EYE" Saturday, May 25 Jewel Productions present the picture of pictures "SIRENS OF THE SEA" Positively, the most beautiful Photoplay ever shown on a screen WHAT DID SHE DO? 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