St. Louis Argus

RACE MOVEMENT FOR POLITICAL RECOGNITION SWEEPING THE COUNTRY CONFERENCE OF RACE LEADERS AT WASHINGTON Representative Men Meet And Announce Program. Nation Wide In Scope Information reaches us that representative Colored men, from a large number of the States, assembled in Washington last week, during the meeting of the National Republican Committee, and agreed that a determined effort would be made to secure representation in the councils of the Republican Party and in the Congress of the United States. Attorney Homer G. Phillips of St. Louis, who was one of the conferences, reports that "the conference was composed of representative men from all of the Northern Republican States and from most of the Southern States; that in the Southern States Colored men will be chosen as members of the National Republican Committee; that in the Northern States, particularly in Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, the conference devolved plans whereby acceptable and capable Colored men will be brought out as candidates for Congress. "In all of the districts mentioned in the different States there is a large Colored vote and it is the consensus of opinion of the conference that the Race would not be properly represented until a spokesman from our group is appointed." "In many of the States, in the Legislative Districts, Colored men are now serving in the State Legislature, and it is proposed to increase this number; there being a large number of the districts in many of the States where Colored men can and will be elected to the Legislature. "A committee was appointed to draft a bill along the lines of the recently defeated Madden Amendment, which bill will have for its object the whipping out of Jim Crow cars. Congress will be appealed to to pass this bill. The present House of Representatives is Republican, and also the Senate. This bill will be presented, and the combined efforts of the Race will be appealed to to urge its passage during the present Congress and before the meeting of the National Republican Party on June 8. Plans were also laid for the drafting of a plank on lynching and disfranchisement, for presentation to the Republican National Convention. "The conference was attended by men representing all of the different view points as concerns the Race in America, and after much discussion a definite plan was agreed upon. "The dominant spirit of the conference was racial unity and every man there seemed to be endowed with the idea of 'each for all and all for each.'" Question, "Where Do We Come In?" Must Be Answered In Chicago ASSOCIATED - NEGRO PRESS. Chicago, Dec. 17, 1919. The National Convention of the Republican Party will hold its next convention in Chicago, beginning Tuesday, June 8, 1920. It will be the fifth chance time that the greatest of all conventions has met here, and undoubtedly it will be the most notable, 1908 and 1912 excepted. The greatest, issues ever brought before the American people will be enunciated in the famous coliseum of June. The Republican Party will be turned, by the impelling demands of the times, to declare itself, unmistakably on the great principles of justice, manhood rights and economic progress. Colored Voters Slipping. Ever since the National Conventions of 1904 the Colored citizen, as a real factor in national-conventions, has been slipping. He has answered "present" in large numbers, but he has actually been, more or less, "persona non grata," and it has been a pity to observe the way many of the big white leaders have played side and seek with him around the Congress hotel. Been Leaders in Conventions. It will be remembered in 1896, when the master political leader, Marcus A. Hanna, of Cleveland, was enlisting the political fortunes of William McKinley, of Canton, O., our leaders were the real forces in the St. Louis Convention. Mr. Hanna had implicit confidence in George A. Merris, proprietor of the well-known Denver Derbier Shop, of Cleveland, and Mr. Yates handled the "brother" in Niceau's nineteenth fashion. In 1900, in Baltimore, he S. Cummings, a member of the City Council of Baltimore, leaped into the light by being selected to second the nomination of President McKinley at the Philadelphia convention. That was the last of the real public recognition by the G. O. P. An proof of our "slipping," it will be recalled that John B. Lrych, of Mississippi, was selected as temporary chairman of the national convention in 1884, in Chicago. Can you imagine a citizen of our group being selected to such an honorary place The St. Louis Argus Enthusiastic Meeting Held Here. Permanent Headquarters Established A. W. LLOYD. Quite an enthusiastic meeting of the Citizens' Liberty League was held at Pythian Hall last Wednesday evening. Plans for future work of the organization were outlined by the president. A. W. Lloyd. Among the speakers of the evening were Dr. C. M. Powell, Rev. E.-C. Cole, Jas, T. Harris and others. Each speaker emphasized the importance of the Negroes getting together in St. Louis as they are in other cities. They praised the plans of organizing the Liberty League, and heartily endorsed its work. Reports were received from H. G. Phillips and J. M. Well, whom the League sent to Washington to the National Republican Committee meeting. These reports were received with much enthusiasm and a vote of thanks was tendered the representatives. The following officers were installed: Officers of the Liberty League. A. W. Lloyd . . . President Rev. B. F. Abbott . . . 1st Vice-Pres. C. M. Moore . . . 2nd Vice-Pres. E. R. Stockard . . . 3rd Vice-Pres. D. W. Bowles . . . Secretary A. L. Washington. Corresponding Sec. Lugene Robinson . . . Treasurer Wm. Cross . . . Sergt at Arms Executive Committee: Ernest Pallillo, Chairman; Ie Neal, Jos. P. Harris, A. L. Washington, Darrington Weaver, Sugene Robinson, Walter Lowe, L. S. Williams, Geo. L. Vaughn, Ben. Barrow, I. E. Banks, W. H. Banks, J. E. Mitchell, D. W. Bowles, Dr. G, B. Key. ST. LOUIS DELEGATION RETURNS The representative sent to Washington by the Citizens' Liberty League, to attend the conference held there recently, returned to the city on Monday of this week. Homer G. Phillips and J. M. Weil were the persons chosen to represent St. Louis at this great conference, and they report that its proceedings and deliberations were of a far-reaching character for racial improvement. Representatives from all of the leading cities were in attendance and plans were quitted to present a united front to Congress by the Colored people of America for relief from the disfranchisement laws, lynchings and all forms of discriminatory legislation against our people. Attorney Phillips was appointed on a committee to aid to the drafting of an Anti-Jim Crow bill to be introduced in Congress and to assist in the preparation of a plank on lynching, disfranchisement and Jim-crowism, to be presented to the next Republican Convention. In 1920? "There was wonderful days." in 1812, the last Colored National Commissemen. Hon. Judson Lyons, former register of the U. 8. Treasury, was given the bounce and since that day none of the ebony hued blood has graced the sacred portals of the party's interim factotums. Perry W. Howard, of Mississippi gave them a terrible scare, however in St. Louis. The majority of the "old guard"—such as Crum and Vance and Brown—have gone to their reward—which we hope is more than they got "from the G. O. P."—but there are "still some few remaining." Lewis, Dyler, Tyler, Andrews, Cohen, at al. but they are getting "slow of step." Where Do We Come In! There is a new day, and a new generation, and a new crum of young political stalwarts who, wine to the past, skeptical of the present, deeply concerned with the future, are going to ask for a real old-fashioned showdown in the year of our Lord, 1920. They have sentiment, and they also, have sense, and they are saying that the old ancient and honorable talk about the "Negroes" debt to the Republican party doesn't mean a tinker's dam to them, and hadn't a thing to do with Fourth of July. The thing they wish to know, and know indeed is: "Where we come in?" That's what they are going to find out. And in that list are such "good fellows" and brave as "Bob" Church, Ferry Published In The Interest Of Colored People UNITED CIVIC LEAGUE APPEALS TO THE VOTERS Says Colored Men Should Be Elected To Congress And Delegates Sent To Chi. By N. B. Dodson. NEW YORK.-The United Civile League (inc.), of this city, in a statement issued by its president, Hon. John M. Royall, urges our people throughout the Nation to send delegates to the national political conventions to be held in the spring and summer of 1920 with a view of securing just and equal political recognition according to the voting strength of the race. The League's statement says: "If the Colored people of the United States mean to reclaim their lost, strayed or stolen franchise, now is the time to begin laying plans to send delegates to the national political conventions and representatives to the United States Congress. These delegates, however, should be elected upon a platform committed to the policy and purpose of demanding the franchise for every male and female entitled to vote. They should urge and assist in the election of Colored men to the Sixteenth Congress. If we want Jim Crow cars, segregation and lynching stopped, the Congress has the power to put an end to these great evils. "From every Congressional District in the several States where the Colored people's voting strength warrants it, a Colored (man) candidate should be put up for election for both the conventions and for Congress. Politics is the means, the end is government. Let us not be misgusted as we have too often been in the past by the "insane" advice of staying out of politics. It is the only means of protection civilized governments have to offer to the body politic—it is the chief cornerstone of real constructive progress in a democracy. "Lincoln was right when he said, There are only two appeals worth while—one the ballot and the other the bullet." The recent world war was an example of the effectiveness of the latter. Let us appeal to our Nation at this time for justice, for equality of opportunity and for social freedom. We should do so orderly and intelligently and use our voting power to accomplish the rights guaranteed by the Federal Constitution; but are denied to use illegally." Howard Emmett Scott, "Jimmy" Cobb, Roscoe Simmons, Lew, Johnson, "Tom" Fleming, Lee Godman, George Harris, Alex Martin, Job Jones, "Billy Hueston," R. L. Vann, Wm. Warley, Chas. Muse, Clarence Starks, W. L. Porter, Oscar DePreist, "Bob" Jackson, "Lewie" Anderson, Fred Roberts, J. M. Well and a few thousand others who say "The hour has struck." So you see there will be doings in Chicago. The first big show of this "new regime" will be pulled off in Chicago, Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, when the Lincoln League, Col. Roscoe Conkling, Simmons, president, will hold a national session. It has been announced that not only will the great of our group from every section be on hand, but that great economic, industrial, and leader of the other group, including the United States Senators and two sure enough governors, will be here, and have they say about human rights and Americanism, 1920 brand. Long. List of Prospectives. Who is the last to take up his reefidence on Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, March 4, 1921. "That's the Rud." The list is long and interesting. Leonard Wood of the American Army, Frank_Q Lowden of Illinois, Senator Johnson of California, Gov. Coolidge of Massachusetts, Senator Harding of Ohio, Senator Poindexter of Washington, Senator Watson and Gov. Goodrich of Indiana, Nicholas Murry Butler of New York or General Peraling, who many are in favor of "drafting." All are honorable men. But where do we come in? That's a fair question, and if you will talk with this "gang" face to face, and one by one, there will be no question in the mind but what "the truth, the whole truth," and nothing but the truth" will be known, backwards and forwards, upwards, and downwards, crosswards and sidewards, overwards and underwards, when the big bell rings. "DINIT." WOMAN JIM CROWED AFTER DEATH NEW YORK, Dec. 19 — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today made public the following extracts from a letter showing that discrimination against colored people does not end with death. "Sunday, November 18, I attended a funeral at Winita, Ohio. The undertaker would not hire his hearsay to the lady, as they do not allow colored people to use the same hearse that white people ride in. The one they have been using for colored people does worn out, therefore she sent to Cheetopa, Kan., and hired one." SOUTH MAY LOSE PART OF HER BIG ELECTORAL VOTE Bill Introduced In Senate To Base Representation On Actual Vote. Electorals To Be Reduced If Suffrage Is Denied Negroes By Associated Negro Press. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 7. — What in effect amounts to a revival of the old force bill that was enacted in the United States Senate with the introduction of resolution by Senate Moses of New Hampshire for the appointment of a joint Congressional committee of five members of the House-to investigate voting conditions in the several States. The resolution provides that if it is found that the representation of say State in the Electoral College is increased by denial or abridgment of the right of eligible citizens to vote, recommendations shall be made for reduction of the representation in the Electoral College from the offending States. A report by next July 1 is provided for. The resolution is clearly aimed at the Southern States, where it has been notorious that representation in the Electoral College is based on population, including Negroes, but that the right to vote is denied. The force, bill has been before the Congress many times and strenuous attempts made to push it through, but these attempts were always blocked by prolonged flibusters of the Southerners in the Senate. Now, however, the Senate has a cloture rule and it would be possible to get in action on a force bill, provided a two-thirds majority could be obtained for the adoption of a cloture rule. In commenting upon his resolution Senator Moses said he had been much impressed by the sudden accession of political virtue demonstrated by the Grand Jury at Grand Rapids, where a partisan Department of Justice in an ex-partisan hearing had produced a flock of indictments in connection with the last senatorial election in Michigan. "It is refreshing," Senator Moses said, "to observe the tremendous enthusiasm of the Democratic party for purity in elections and it would be a great pity to allow this divine affinity to subside without deriving its full benefit for, the entire county of Michigan." The Minister of Justice—if any occurred—is most distressing. But it is no more distressing than suppression of the electorate in the Southern States." WE GO TO PRESS EARLIER. On account of next Thursday, December 25, be Christmas and a Holiday, the office of The St. Louis Argus will be closed. All copy for the issue of December 26 must positively be in the office as per following schedule: Out-of-Town News, Church Notes and Advertising of All Kinds—Not later than Tuesday noon. Local Items - Not later than Wednesday noon. PAPERS TO INCREASE ADVERTISING RATES SYRACUSE, N. Y., December 14— Publishers representing twenty weekly newspapers in Cayuga County decided at a conference in Auburn last night to increase their advertising rates 50 per cent, beginning January 1. They stated it was a case of increasing their rates or going out of business. NEW WEST END BUSINESS ASS'N Will Have Special Sermon Jan. 4. Installation Of Officers On 5th. Public Asked To-Attend. The West End business Men's Association, an organization of business men formed recently in the West End, Mr. N. A. Robinson, president, will start the year of 1920 with a big boom for Negro business enterprises. At its regular meeting on last Monday night, at the Oliveville Baptist Church, 4200 Finney Ave. it was definitely decided, that the Association would launch immediately a big drive for Negro business. Elaborate arrangements are being made for the start, which will begin with the public installation of officers on Monday, Jan. 4th, at the above mentioned church, Sunday, Jan. 4th, at 11:00 A. M. Rev. J. Lyle Caston, Pastor-Olivette Baptist Church, has been invited to preach a special sermon on "Negro Business and the Church." All West End business men and their friends are planning to be present and make their first public appearance as an organization. Watch the columns of this paper for further announcement of programs, etc. N. A. Robinson, Pres. Allie M. Jones, Sec. COLORED PEOPLE RAISE $2,091,47 FOR PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION. The Provident Association Drive, which was conducted by the Urban League among the Colored people, closed Monday evening. The total amount collected was $2,691.47. The Urban League will give a "Character in Louisiana Hall Christmas night." COMMEMORATION EXERCISES BY THE LOCAL N.A.A.C.P. Meeting To Mark The Three Hundredth Anniversary Of The Introduction Of Slavery In America, Will Be Held Jan. 1 The local branch of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People is arranging to hold exercises to commemorate the three hundredth anniversary of the introduction of slavery into America and the development of the Colored race in this country in consequence of that event. A special committee is working out a program for the occasion. It will provide for a symposium of music and addresses by the best talent obtainable co-ordinating the economic and general cultural advance of the race and emphasizing the historic sequence of the people and other factors that have had to do with these phenomenal events. The meeting is to be held at three o'clock on the afternoon of January 1. To accommodate the large and broadly distributed attendance expected, a central local is being arranged for. A full account of the program and place will be given next week. LIEUT. COL GREEN APPOINTED MILITARY INSTRUCTOR AT THE WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, O., Dec. 17. -The most recent addition to the faculty of Wilberforce University is the assignment by the War Department of Lleut. Colohel John E. Green as professor of military science. Thus, this department is receiving due attention from a man of rare training and ripe experience. The holiday season will be made cheerful as usual for those who remain at the school during these vacation days. Editor of Clarion Gets Continuance The case of Rev. B. G. Shaw vs. C. K. Robinson, et al., was called for a hearing in the Circuit Court, Division No. 2, last Tuesday. Many interesting spectators were present. Rev. Shaw, through his attorneys, announced that they were ready for trial. The defendants asked for a continuance, because of the absence of some important witnesses, who were non-residents and could not be present. The case was reset for Jan. 5, at which time it is expected that the case will go to trial. The suit grew out of an article published in the Clarion, assailing Rev. Shaw, following the coming here, February 17, of one Henry Johnson: posing as Sergt. Henry Johnson, the war hero, who proved to be a fake. VIGIL SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH Holy Communion will be held this Sunday, at 7:30 A. M., at All Saints' Church. Morning Prayer with sermon by the rector, the Rev. Derek Clarke, at 11 A. M. Mrs. Gassett's Adult Bible Class at 12:30 P.M. Evening Prayer at 8 o'clock in the Chapel. Christmas Day. Vigil Service begins Wednesday night at 11:20 P.M. followed by Holy Communion at midnight. Holy Communion at 8 A. M. and at 10:30 A. M. with full choral service by the choir and sermon by the rector. On Sunday night, Dec. 28th, at 8 o'clock, the choir will render Dudley Buck's Christmas Cantata, "The Coming of the King." CAPT. DANIEL SMITH IS RESTORED TO DUTY Colored Officer Of The 368th Inf. Had Been Sentenced To Death By Court Martial For Cowardice In France WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—Sentence of death imposed by court marshal, on Capt. Daniel Smith, Colored, of the 368th Infantry, on conviction of having died from the enemy in France, was disapproved and the officer ordered restored to duty, according to orders published today by the War Department. The order is signed by Secretary Baker, "by direction of the President." Capt. Smith, who clauses has been demobilized, was accused of "shamefully reretreating and running away from the enemy on Sept. 29, 1915, when his reservation was ordered to advance gear Vienna is Chateau." Capt. Smith's defense was that he received order by wire to refire, pointing out that it was possible for the Germans have got control of the wires and sent in the order. The case was laid before the President by Secr. J. W. Newton, D. Baker, who said he believed Capt. Smith's story, and the President acted. REV. MAXWELL WILL SPEAK, NEXT SUNDAY TO THE BROTHERHOOD Responding to the request of the First Baptist Brotherhood, Rev. O. C. Maxwell will preach to that body Sunday, Dec. 21, at 8: P.M. Members of the Brotherhood and the public in general have a fine opportunity to hear a most interesting sermon. A varied program has been arranged which has many new and extraordinary features. The church choir has prepared special numbers and some prominent local talent will also render numbers. At the last regular meeting of the Brotherhood, held Wednesday, Dec. 17, the final plans were completed for this event and for the "Knife and Fork" Banquet, which follows it in January. At this second reunion it is planned to secure some, of the most noted of our race men as speakers. NOTED MINISTERS AT BAPT. MEETING Fifty-five representatives and officials of the National Baptist Convention constituted the commission that held a two-days' session at Central Baptist Church, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The delegates came from twenty-six different states. At the National Convention, in Newark, N. J., last September, the commission was appointed and Dr. Geo. E. Stevens, Pastor of Central Baptist Church, was made chairman. The object is to raise $5,000,000 for all the causes and claims of the National Baptist Convention, as represented by its various boards. The amount is to be raised in cash and pledges, in a few movements, collectable in five years and immediately applied to needy conditions. The campaign is to be (financially) aided by the Inter-Church World Movement, $50,000 of which has already been raised to defray expenses of the campaign workers. Dr. E. C. Morris, President of the National Baptist Convention, was one of the distinguished churchmen who attended the sessions of the committee. He remarked to an Argus reporter "that the religious impression the American Negro is making upon the peoples of the world is being given serious thought and attention. The black man of this country is going to have every right that every other man has." Stating further, he said, "the secret that was paramount in the deliberations of the League of Nations was the discussion of the Negro." Dr. Morris is the executive head of more than 3,000,000 Baptists. Drs. S. A. Mosely, Pastor of Tuberculosis Church and President of the Western States Baptist Convention; D. W. Cannon, of Memphis' and W. H. Moses, of Philadelphia, were chosen as messengers to attend the World's Sunday School and Foreign Missionary Congress, which convenes in Japan October, 1920. Dr. W. H. Moses, of Philadelphia, editor of the Religious World, in an address before an enthusiastic audience, Wednesday night, at Tuberculosis Baptist Church, declared that the raising of $5,000,000 by Negro Baptists will be the beginning of a new era for his race. "Unless you have character and self-control, right and privileges won't do you any good, and our raising the $5,000,000 will count for naught," he said. The Gospel Has Changed. In speaking of the changes, Dr. Moses said, "preaching about hell and damnation is no longer a popular gospel, and the hopeful thing about religion today is to get education and build character, then Christianity will be made, practical and brotherly. Any man who has the same world view today that he had before the war should be examined, for there is something wrong with his way of thinking." He declared for the fullest cooperation of all Christian forces in dealing with the world's problems. NOTED SPEAKERS AT CENTRAL BAPTIST Dr. Charles B. Morris Will Preach on Sunday Morning and Lecture Mon- day Night. Dr. W. D. Carter & Preaches Sunday Evening. Dr. Charles B. Morris, the noted preacher, will preach at the Central Church on next Sunday morning and he will lecture at the church on the following Monday night, Dec. 22. He will mix speak in the afternoon of Sunday at three o'clock. Dr. Morris's subjects are as follows: A. M. "The Be- ginnings of Sorrows"; afternoon, "A White King Who Took a Colored Man's Wife-Better Let Her Alone". The men will sit in downstairs and the women will sit in the galleries. Monday night Dr. Morris's subject will be: The Negro in Bible, in War and in the Southwest." On Sunday evening Dr. W. D. Carter, of Seattle, Washington, will preach. Several of the members of the National Baptist Com- mission will remain over and speak to the people. A. a special Sunday School program will be reordered on Sunday morning at 9:30. NOTICE TO SHRINERS. All mobs who have not received cards with reference to the Hampe that is to be given by Medina Temple No. 29 of Sisters at Tenthana Hall December 6th, are required to send in their names to Bennett Toney, secretary of the bangal committee 2118 Morgan street, not later than December 12, in order that reservation may be had. Bangal Committee, of Medina Temple 2 NEGROES LYNCHED NO ARRESTS MADE BUNTINGTON, W. W., Dec. 16. No arrests have been made in connection with the burgling of two Colonies men in Chagamunville, Logan County, Dec. 15. The burgling took place on the banks of the Guyandotte River at Chagamunville, where the two victims, E.D. Whisfield and Earl Whitney, charged with the murder of J. Meek, a white magicians taken from Deputy biffers, shot to death and the bodies thrown into the stream. Whitney's body was recovered last night. On being arrested yesterday, the men were placed in jail at Logan, West Virginia. Crowds surrounding the fall were kept from entering it with difficulty by the Sheriff and his deputies, and it was decided to take the prisoners to Huntington in a special train, the reports say. The men were handcuffed and put aboard a handcar in an effort to spirit them away. Deputy Sheriffs got them as far, as Chapmanville, where they were placed in the caboose of a freight train. Before the train could pull out a crowd of men Logan and its vicinity in automobiles overtook the party. The deputies were overpowered, the victims taken from the caboose, fixed up beside the freight cars and shot to death. CUMMINS' BILL HAS NO JIM CROW CLAUSE Immediate Demand By Race Against This Humiliation Will Give Needed Test On Presidency. Senators Are Aspirants For Nation's Highest Honors WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—An unprecedented situation faces the 14,000,000 Colored Americans. Never since full citizenship was put into the Federal Constitution, has the close of any really great war come, in which our soldiers took part till now. Also the war just fought was to establish the reign of true democracy. The postwar Congress is in session, and a matter is before the Senate with which democracy for the race is connected, namely, interstate railroads. The issue is abolition of the iniquitous Jim Crow car in interstate travel by inducing some senator to introduce a simple amendment forbidding the segregation of passengers for color in interstate travel and inducing other senators to support and push the amendment to the railroad bill. The need is for individuals and race organizations to write or telegraph this week to their senators to offer and push such an amendment. Also to bombard Senator Cummins, Chairman, to do or give the race a hearing. The National Equal Rights League is already doing this and urges all to act. No Clause Against Jim Crow in the Bill. The Cummins Railroad Bill was reported from the Interstate Commerce Committee and had no change whatever against Jim Crow cars. It is given the right of way. Every Northern senator has received a petition from the National Equal Rights League to secure and support an amendment forbidding color segregation of interstate, or dental of any grade of service because of race or color. Republican Aspirants. Another opportunity also presents itself in this connection inasmuch as Senators Harding of Ohio, Howard Satherland of W. Va., and Poindexter of Washington are out for the Republican presidential nomination. By requesting these to offer the amendment, not only should the race get it done, but no better test can be had to find out whether they will stand up for the race if nominated and elected to presidency. It is vital for the race in the states of these three senators to deluge them with requests immediately. In fact, let them receive requests from other states also. COLORED ORPHANS HOME REORGANIZE The St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home has been reorganized, having elected Mrs. A. E. Malone as president and Mrs. Julia A. Foster as superintendent, at a meeting of the Executive Board on November 12th. Mrs. Foster, who will assume her new duties on December 16th, comes well prepared, having served as preceptress for seven years in the National Training School, Washington, D. C. of which Miss. Nannie Burroughs, a woman of national reputation, is president. For several years she was superintendent of the Hudson Avenue Mission Settlement, Brooklyn, N. Y. where she has been connected with the St. Louis Provident Association, by whom she was highly recommended to the St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home. The Home will be thoroughly renovated and new equipment will be installed. Among the new workers to be added to the staff will be a housekeeper and nurse. The directors will endeavor to make the Home adequate to the development of child life. Early in January will begin a campaign for funds, at while the paucity will be given an opportunity in helping to raise the most needed improvements which have been evident for some time. The Children's Committee, Central Council of Social Agencies, offered to cooperate and advise in order to help being the Colored Orphans' Home up to the standards of a model modern institution for children. Mecca Trust Co's Stock Going Fast The Mosaic Trust Company, now in process of organization, received another big fund Wednesday night when leading citizens subscribed nearly $25,000. Dr. G. H. Kor, Attorney Rocinatine and Dr. S. H. Clark, each subscribed $1,000, and became member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Chas H. Turpin, first vice-president, in a very pointed talk on the possibilities of such an institution, showed that the 80,000 Negroes in St. Louis, spending just one dollar a day, spent more than $25,990,000 in the year, and this money passing through any bank would put it waft a financial basis. Only six or eight more $1,000,000 are needed for the light $25,000,000, the stock will be put upon the market. Great interest is being manifested in this new venture which will prove a great boon to St. Louis Negroes. The next meeting will take place at the "Y" Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Before going to the theatre or movies oight, see the special attractions offered on page 4, this issue. PAGE FOUR GOOD VAUDEVILLE BILL AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON. The bill at the Booker, Washington Theatre, this week is a clever combination of humor, harmony, terpsichore and novelty. It is a top-notch entertainer and the patrons are well appreciating the rare treat. Sammie Lewis and Company are the curtain raises. Sammie is an exaggerated impersonator of females, and his "company" is a male "in the straight." The boys are original, good singers and dancers, and go big with the audience. Lewis does the impersonation to a finish and finds many surprised persons when he discards his wig at the nale. The act is a winner. Perry and Tolliver are next on the bill. Pretty little Nettie Perry immediately sings and dances her way to the hearts of her audience. She is graceful in her movements, hands-dressed and beams with artistry. She is one of the foremost female buck dancers on the vaudeville stage. Mr. Tolliver is no less an artist. His roller-skate dance is a distinctive novelty and wins a big hand. The team closes strong. Franklin's dogs, a troupe of almost human canines, take the audience by surprise with their clever capers. They march, drill, play see-saw, hurdle dance, waitz and other things least expected. A cannon salute and flag raising finale takes the house by storm. "Butterbeans" Edwards and his greatly assistant close the show. This team maintains its reputation for a centric comedy and makes a tremendous hit with the patrons who like their style. Their act is a concoction of witty sarcasm and reaches a climax when "Butterbeans" names his fair diet with the "blues". Summing it all up, it's a jumble of nonsense, but it pleases and leaves the audience screaming for more. JOHNNIE WOODS AND LITTLE HENRY HEAD SPECIAL XMAS BILL NEXT WEEK. A real big Xmas bill has been booked for the Booker Washington next week. This will be headed by Johnnie Woods the world's premier Colored centriloquest and his comical maniac, Little Henry. Others on the bill will be White & Bradford Jerome and Dewey Easton & Easton. All are top-notchers and a big holiday show is assured. ANTONIO MORENO in A NEW SERIAL STARTS TUESDAY SERIAL STARTS TUESDAY. The first episode of "The Invisible Hand a startling and smashing detective story of mystery, will be shown at the Boomer Washington next Tuesday, December 22. It is a Vitagraph vehicle and Antonio Morena is the star. It is a tale of the Secret Service, that unbeaten organization of criminal punishers, in one of their greatest manhants. It is fifteen chapters of action, romance and mystery as John Sharpe, a famous analytical detective, strives to run down and wipe out the factions that trust, liqueque of organized criminals, terrorizing and plundering under the guidance of a master crook, Iron Hand by name. GOOD USHER WANTED—Girl who can handle big crowds. New Movie Theatre, 2351 Market St. "THE THUNDERBOLT" AT THE JEST-A-MERE, SUNDAY AND MONDAY. Katherine MacDonald, in "The Thunderbolt," will be seen at the Jest. Mere Theatre this Sunday and Monday. It tells the story of a girl force into a loveless marriage with her most bitter enemy. The thunderbolt lights her way to vengeance and a family pride is redeemed. SATURDAY, DEC. 20 "BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY" A "SIX FEET FOUR" AND THE "CAVELL CASE" AT THE STAR. Two special features stand out alone on the coming week's program at the Star Theatre. On Sunday Wm. Russell will be seen int' "Six Feet Four." it is an appealing love story, crammed full of action and mystery: "WHEN BEARCAT WENT DRY" On Christmas day, Julia Arthur will be seen in "The Cavell Case." It is the true and stirring story of the life, of Edith Cavell, the British Red Cross nurse, who gave up her life to save those of several English soldiers who were being kept prisoners in a dirty, reeking cellar in a hospital) in Belgium. It is a six reel super-feature that was picturized from a novel that had millions of readers. She was executed by the Germans, as a spy, and the shot that killed her was "the shot which rang around the Twin Flames an army over night." The picture is shown, for first time in St. Louis, at the Star, on Christmas Day. It is a stirring tale of life in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. THEDA BARA. In Her Newest Wm. Fox Play at the Comet Christmas Theda Hara's latest dramatic triumph depicting the Evils of Life entitled "The Lure of Ambition" will be shown at the Comet Theatre on Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day. This photoplay shows Miss Hara as the innocent girl whose ambition to be a social butterfly lured her to the clutches of the thing that called himself man. Her battles to escape makes this the most sensational photoplay. It has been shown at the Comet is J. W. Korrigan or "The White Man's Chance," a Mexican drama on Sunday, December 21. "Lost Money," another Fox photoplay of the African wilds, Monday, December 22 "As a Man Thinks," Pathe special, on Tuesday, December 23. Wm. Farnum's newest photoplay, "Wings of the Morning," will be shown on Sunday, December 28. COMING SERIALS----Ruth Rolland in "Ruth's Adventure." Cleo Madison in "Great Radium Mystery" "BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY" AT THE CRITERION The special feature at the Criterion Theatre Sunday will be "Back to God's Country". This spectacle is based essentially upon the theme that kindness to animals results in reflecting and generating; that kindness to the giver whereas, cruelty and torture serve to incite an animal to friendliness savagery. Our wood writes his story about Wapi, the killer, a great Dane upon whom no man or bear has ever lavished a kind word or act. Another thread of the story leads to Nell Shipman as Dolores L'Beaent, a girl living with her father in the wilds of Canada and whom all the animals, near her home have learned to love. When Fate takes Dolores and a helpless husband into the Arctic regions, she is brought into touch with the dog, who has received the name of "the killer" from the Eskimos and traders whom he has frightened through his ferocious. Dolores' kindness wins his friendship. DANCE THE OLD YEAR OUT DANCE THE NEW YEAR IN Olympian Club On New Year's Eve Night Wednesday, December 31 VASSAR'S ORCHESTRA Good Times For Everybody At Louisiana Hall Admission - 35c Do Not Forget The Opening of the. Dancing Academy, Friday Eve., Dec. 26th AND LOCAL NOTES Mr. Gerald Tyler entertained several members of the Chu Chin Chow Co. Watch for the Glendale's Dance, Monday, Jan. 5th, at Pythian Hall. The Booklevers will not meet until January 8. Jazz, by Grant's Jazz Orchestra, at Louisiana Hall Xmas Eve Night. Miss Racheal Rupee Jonh Marshall, Jr., He been ill for two weeks. Dr. F. J. Haugh of M is in the city and pern at 3201a Lacede Ave. Mrs. T. O. Dickson, visiting her parents for months, is home aga Mrs. N. L. Smith of 4252W Cook Ave., after spending several weeks in Texas visiting friends, returned home this week, having enjoyed a pleasant trip. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harris of 4028 Cook Ave., are the proud recipients of a fine baby girl. Mother and baby are doing fine. Miss Claudia Quarrels of Kansas City spent Tuesday in the city en route home. She was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. N. L. Smith. Rev. N. L. Smith and son, Nathaniel, spent last Monday in Woodiawn, Tenn., to attend the funeral of their sister and aunt. Mrs. Mary Belger of 4407 Garfield Ave. is much improved after a brief illness. Come for a good time at Louisiana Hall Christmas Eve night. The Delta Gama Club met Dec. 7th at the residence of Miss Amy Allen, 4331 N. Market St. Regular business was transacted and a dainty repast served. Mrs. E. M. Palmer, 4047 West ellie, is in Terre Haute, Ind., attending the funeral of her mother, who died Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Braxton, 3017 Clark Ave., entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday in honor of their sister, Mrs. Mary Herring. Don't forget the place to spend your New Year's Eve night. Louisiana Hall, Admission, 35c. The Sumner High Evening School Alumni will give their annual Christmas Party at the residence of Mr. W. H. Davis, 3142 Marnell Pl., Saturday evening, Dec. 27. Members may invite a friend. Mrs. Marie L. Campbell, of 2932 Lucas, has returned from Sedalia, Mo. where she visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton. A real seven-space orchestra will greet you at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine st. Friday evening. Dec. 26. Mrs. S. Harrison and Mrs. B. P. Lewis gave a surprise party in honor of the fortieth wedding anniversary of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harrison, Dec. 11th, at their residence, 12 S. 33rd St. A few friends were in attendance and the couple were the recipients of many presents. The Elysium Girls' Annual Matinee Dance, New Year's Day, at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine, from 1 p. m. to 1 p. m. Admissin 35c. Music by Vassar's Orchestra. Miss Jonie Gatewood, 3400 Pine St. has returned home after several months sojourn in Eastern cities. Mrs. R. L. Chisel, 2721 Clark Ave. who has been ill for the past thirteen months, was taken to the People's Hospital, 3449 Pine St. and is very ill. Rev. Wm. Dooley, pastor of St. James Baptist Church, of Detroit, Mich., was a peasant caller at the Argus office this week. Rev. Dooley was formerly of this city. Everybody will be at the Pythian Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 36th to see the big Walking Contest. Quite a few ladies are planning to to spend their holidays out of the city, while others are planning for out-of-town visitors. The Informale Dames are invited to be the guests of the Fran-Fran Club, at their first formal dance, Dev. 29. Being along your horns and stay till morn, with the Olympian Club, at Louisiana Hall on New Year's Eve night. The Violet Leaf Social and Pleasure Club holds its 8-monthly meeting at the house of Miss Maud Rosa, 2840 Stoddard, Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 1919. Miss Rosa proved herself to be a most delightful hostess and served dainty refreshments to the members and visitors of the club. A very appropriate program was arranged for the occasion, and very pleasingly rendered: Vocal solo, Mrs. H. Smith; Select Reading; Miss Louise Stewart; Vocal Solo, Mr. John Blackburn; Instrumental Solo, Mr. Nathaniel Jackson; Reading, Selected, Mr. F. D. Seals; Dact, Vocal, Midsura, Blackburn and Holland. Watch for the Glendale's Dance, Monday, Jan. 8th, at Pythian Hall. Miss Racheal Rupert, student of Jonh Marshall, Jr., High School has been ill for two weeks. Dr. F. J. Haugh of Nashville, Tenn. is in the city and permanently ocated at 3201a Lacede Ave. Mrs. T. O. Dickson, who has been visiting her parents for the past three months, is home again. Her sister, Mrs. Millsaps will spend the winter with her. The reliable Jesse J. Johnson will offer a Silver Loving Cup in the waltzing contest for championship of Missouri, Friday evening, Dec. 26 at Pythian Hall. Little Hille Curtis, after spending several days at Peoples Hospital for a minor operation, is home again, very much improved. Mrs. K. Vinegar of 4453 W. Belle, is still on the sick list. The Loving wife for the waltzing contest at Pythian Hall, Dec. 26 is on exhibition at 2234 Market street. Mr. W. F. Taylor of 4367 Cook Ave. was called to Muskogee, Okla. on account of serious illness of his father. Mrs. J. F. Walker of 4320 Finney Ave. is on the way to recovery after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Irva French Fletcher of Kansas City, the wife of Dr. Fletcher, has been the guest of her cousin Mrs. C. H. Phillips, for a few days. Lucky lady gets prize at Louisiana Hall, Xmas Eve night. Admission 35c. The Golden Rule Club met Dec. 11 at the residence of Mrs. Mamie Carter, 1111 Carr St. After business the hostess served a delicious lunch consisting of chicken, salad, roast pork, apple sauce, cake and cream, coffee and cake. The next meeting will be in the residence of Mrs. Van Johnson, 705 N. 22nd St., Dec. 18. Amanda Jackson, president; Georgia Gray, secretary; Carrie Morris, reporter. Don't forget the Elysium Girls' Matteine Dance New Year's Day at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine St., from 1 to 7 p. M. Admission, 25c. Music by Vassar's Orchestra. The Carnation Embroidery Club held its last meeting at the residence of Mrs. J. Scarbrough, 2620 Clark, with five members present, and two visitors. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. U. S. Golden, 4322a Garfield, Dev. 26. President requests all members to be present. Mrs. J. Scarbrough, president; Mrs. M. Curtis, secretary; Mrs. R. Ransom, entertainer; A. Golden, reporter. Watch for the Glendale's Dance, Monday, Jan. 5th, at Pythian Hall. Edward Perkins, president of the Progress Publishing Company, of Chicago, was a visitor in St. Louis this week. A monthly magazine for progressive men and women called, "The Business Men's Bulletin," has recently been started by this company. Mrs. Lyda Slaughter-Wilson, scalp specialist of 4465 West Belle, wishes to announce that customers will be taken after 4 p. m., by appointment, Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Miss Jestine, McMinn of Festus, Mo. spent several days in the city last week visiting her sisters, Mrs. P. M. Robertson, 4261 W. St. Pendul- and and Miss Myrtle McMinn, Wry Pillmore St., and friends. Cliaa Fourteen of St. Paul A. M. E. Church was highly entertained at a reception given by Ms. leader, Mr. Solomon Rodgers, at the home of Mrs. Laura Bowmen, mother of Mr. Edward Hardee, 3223 Washington Ave. Thur- day, Dec. 11. A delicious luncheon was served and everyone had a delightful time. Wm. Willingham, 103 N. Jefferson will call at your residence at any appointed hour and explain the ideal investment to you. No trouble. The Unique Social Club met the day afternoon at 1 o'clock at 2516 Lawton ave.; Mrs. Norman, hostess. The regular routine of business was attended to and at which time the club decided to entertain their husbands. Arrangements were made for this entertainment. The date selected was Monday, Dec. 29th. Place: 1200 W. 12th St. or Bracey 2429. Cook Ave. Mrs. Norman, M. Bracey self equal to the occasion by delightfully serving a wholesome and delicious repeat. Games were indulged in, much to the delight of all until 5 o'clock. Next meeting to be held at the residence of Mrs. B. Richard, 4250 West Belle Pl. Mrs. C. E. Taylor, President; Mrs. M. Lyons, Secretary. REMOVAL NOTICE. Dr. A. J. McMurray, Duntist, of 317a N. Sarah St., has removed his office to 220a Market St. All kinds of kindling wood for sale. Call Central SI146-L or Bonomont 1455. LIVELY BALLOTING IN CONTEST FOR MOST POPULAR LADY AT MANHATTAN DANCE PALACE The voting contest for the most popular lady, at the Manhattan Dance Palace, Newstead and Finney is attracting big crowds and the balloting is spirted. he ballets will be counted on Saturday the 20th, and the prizes will be awarded on the following Tuesday the 23rd. Every patron who visits the Palace during next week will be handed a ballot on which he may write the name of his most favorite lady. Two beautiful and valuable prizes will be awarded. DINNER AND BAZAAR. The Whatsoever Charity Club will serve dinner and supper in connection with a bazaar, Dec. 20th, for the benefit of the poor at the residence of Mrs. Anna Keys, $230 Pine. The public is 'invited,' Mrs. A, M. Wayt, president; Mrs, Anna Keys, secretary; Mrs. Cora Sheffield, treasurer. MUSICAL REVIEW BENEFIT An All-Sar cast presents a Musical Review Saturday, Dec. 27, at 2 p. m. for the benefit of Y. W. C. A., at the Booker-Washington Theater, Mrs. Viola Gordon, manager; Mrs. Almeda Palmer, musical director. "THE VALLEY OF THE GLANTS" AT PENDLETON Wallsace Reid in "The Valley of the Giants" will be seen at the Pendleton this Sunday and Monday. he story, which is one of Capt. Peter B. Kynne's most charming and masterful creations, deals with life in the big tree country. There are found great and noble specimens of manhood, strong in mind and body, as invincible to greed and hatred and dishonesty as the big trees themselves. Mr. Reid plays the role of a young man who has promised his father to protect, at all personal risks, a beautiful forest glade known as The Valley of the Giants, which had been a gift from the father of his wife before her death. Colonel Pennington, an unacupulous and cunning rival of the young man's father, tries to get possession of this property. almost lost and then finally recovered after a series of thrilling incidents, is graphically depicted. A beautiful love romance is woven into the story, and it is considered to be one of the best in which Mr. Reid has been seen in many months. Coming-Antonio Moreno, in "The Invisible Hand," Monday, December 29. "WHEN BEARCAT WENT DRY" Is the offering at the Criterion for this Saturday. It is a thrilling Westerner and will please all who see it. BRADY-HALLEY WEDDING. As very pretty home wedding was solenized at the home of Mr. Anderson Greer, 2001 Pine St., Dec. 3rd, 1919, when Mrs. Juanita A. Brady, of this city, but formerly of New York City, became the bride of Prof. Paul A. C. Halley, of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Pannis Greer acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Chester Harris as groom, while little Miss Electa Ingram was flower girl. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mrs. J. P. Muka, of Greenville, Dr. B. Dr. A. Abbott performed the cermony. Mrs. Brady is a young woman of refinement, intelligence and kering qualities. She has forged her way to the front ranks in the business and social life of St. Louis and has a host of friends who extend their best wishes and congratulations. Prof. Halley is one of the leading young men of Kansas City and at present bass solstol and manager of the Imperial Jubilee Sacred Concert Co., of Kansas City. Their friends wish for these young people a long, happy and prosperous life. MR. AND MRS. CLARK ENTERTAIN. Mr. and Mrs. Clark, 4223 Cook Ave. entertained with a dinner party Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Leonida C. Clark. Covers were laid for 14 and a five-course dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are very proud of their new daughter, who was Mias Ethelyn Wilson, of Kansas City, and daughter of Prof. and Mrs. A. M. Willson. She was married to Mr. Clark during the vacation and is now on her way to join him in Cleveland where they will reside in the future. A merry group of young people greeted the attractive bride and after a few hours of music, feasting and mirth the party, was taken to the station where they reluctantly said "Au Revoir." Mrs. Clark is a niece of Dr. Craddock, of this city. THE C. C. CLUBS XMAS EVE DANCE. Don't forget the C. C. Club's Grand Xmas Eve Dance at the Louisiana Hall, 911 N. Vandersteen Ave. Wednesday, Dec. 24th. The lady holding the lucky number will receive a music by Grant's Famous Orchestra. The office of Mrs. Julia A. Poster, Matrón of the Orphan Home, is located temporarily at Poro College. Room 208, Ibell phone, Lindell #200; Kinloch, Dolmar 4300. Watch for the Grand Whist Party given by the Lady Boosters' Club. Wednesday evening, December 24th, Xmas Eve, at the residence of Mrs. Ida May Johnson, 1957, Market St. Good music. Refreshments will be served. You will also be entertained by the Booster Club. Admiration 10c. Y. W. C. A. Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A., sends Christmas Greetings to its members and friends, and wishes for you a year of happiness and prosperity. Every employed girl in St. Louis is invited to attend a Xmas tree and party, Friday evening, December 26th from 6 to 10. A present for every girl. The little folks Xmas tree party will be held Christmas morning at tea c-clock, under the direction of the Girl's Department. Late additions to the dormitory life are Miss Frances Kaiser, of Pore College, Mrs. Emily Gill of Baltimore and Miss Lillian Henderson, who has recently come to take up War Camp Community service in our city. Watch for the announcement of the opening of our annex with dormitory accommodations for seventy young women, and a first-class cafeteria. If you are interested in this project, call Bomont 2569. We enjoyed an unusual treat Sunday afternoon when the Girls' Reserves of Webster Groves presented their School Rand at Vesper services. Friday afternoon a group of Association workers visited the soldiers at the Health Service-Hospital, taking them fruits and smokes. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Phone, Delmar 3411-R. Worshiping in, Chapel of Y, M. C. A.; Garrison and Lucas Aves. Sunday School, 10-11 A. M. Church services and, sermon, 11 A. M. to 12 M. Miss Rachel Nimocks, Clerk. E. Harrison Hamilton, Pastor. VISIT THE BROOM FACTORY The broom factory at Howard and Jefferson Avena., in which are many blind people of the race, is open to visiting friends and organizations. The inmates of this institution will be pleased to have anyone call and give them a word of cheer. NOTICE St. Paul A. M. E. Church will keep open house New Year's Day in honor of the pastor and family. The members are invited to cal from 2 P. M. to 7 P. M. NOTICE! All persons who bought chances on the quilt raffle, Dec. 19, by C. B. Rice Temple, please keep your tickets and watch the Argus for the date and place to determine the luck number. 489 was a temple number. Pauline Green, W. P. Ella Taylor, Secretary. CAKES MADE TO ORDER Christmas and New Year's Fruit Cakes, Birthday and Wedding Cakes; cakes for any occasion made and sold by Alex Johnson, 229 E. Shadag, Ave. Webster Groves, Mo. Bell phone, Webster 175. Call any evening after 6:30, any time of night, all day Sunday. I make a specialty of cakes and fruit cakes. All orders promptly attended to and neatly delivered. For all city orders see Mrs. M. T. Bradshaw, 4422 West Belle. (12-19-2) LINCOLN SCHOOL PROGRAM. Pupils of third floor. Lincoln School, will give a program in the kindergarten of the school Monday afternoon, Dec. 22, 1919, at 1:30 o'clock. Admission, 5c. You are invited. Funds are towards a moving picture machine. PHOTOGRAPHS The public no longer needs to wait for bright days to have pictures made at Maxwell's Studio. A Mercury Vapor Lamp has been installed. Sittings at night by appointment. 2607 Lawton Ave. Phone, Bonont 2071. "BACK BITERS" CLUB TO GIVE PRESENTS TO THE CHILDREN The "Back-Bitters" Club, a social organization with thirty-five members, will give a Christmas Matinee Festival for a hundred or more children on Christmas Day, from 2 to 5 p. m., at Anderson's Cafe, Garrison and Lawton. The children will each receive a present and ice cream and cake. The distribution of invitations will be in the hands of the different members. LUTHER CARTER, President, JAQOB WILEY, Secretary, HOWARD ANDERSON, Treasurer. Following is the rent list of Louisiana Building on Vandeverier avenue between West Belle and Enright, for the year 1920. Dance Hall on third floor including gent's smoking and wash room, ladies' wash and rest room; refreshment room and check room, upper handstand; $15.00 per evening. Two large rooms on second floor—$1 and $6 per evening. Bathroom on magnesium on first floor with floor capacity of 1,500 people; balcony 400, including large wash room for gents; check room, ladies rest room; compartment for refreshments—$20.00 per evening. Banquet Hall on first floor—$8.00 per evening. Smoker on first floor—$5.00 per evening. WALKER BASSETT, Manager. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. m.daily. Sundays 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. POR RENT - Furnished and unfurnished rooms. In private family. Light, housekeeping privileges; 386aa Windsor Place. 12-13-4 POR SALE - 7 passenger touring car cheap; makes fine Christmas. present. 3917 Olive St. POR RENT - Three unfurnished rooms. 3825 Cook Ave. (12-19-4.) SIMMS' BAND MERITS PRAISE Simas Concert Band merited much praise at Poro College Auditorium, Sunday afternoon, before an audience of more than 10000 people. This band rendered a high class musical program and the audience was so wel pleased with the rendition of each number that there was a demand for repeated encores throughout the entire program. "Miserer5" from Il Trovatore highly pleased the audience and was much praised. Miss Mabel O. Story, the soloist of the day, in her usual manner charmed her hearers by singing two beautiful solos. St. Elizabeth's Trio, composed of Miss Arvella Mischeaux, Messrs. Grady and Amoreux, sang "O Salutaris" most pleasingly and in a manner of credit to the Parish's Simas' Concert Quartette composed of Messrs. Amoreux, Grady McWarter and Duke, was a feature of the entertainment. Their regular numbers on the program were superlatively rendered. Their encores in wit and humor put the audience in a roar. This band of musicians is under the leadership of Bandmaster A. A. Simms, who deserves much credit for such a splendid organization. Father Lynn, pastor of St. Elizabeth's Church in his highly accepted remarks, paid quite a glowing tribute to the participants on the program. He styled them as real artists, praised and thanked them for their modest manner of rendering the program. Miss C. Hudlin, chairman of the occasion was all smiles and well pleased with the results of her efforts in giving this affair for the benefit of the church. Don't forget the Elysium Girls Matteine Danee New Year's Day at Pythian Hail, 3137 Pine St. from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission 35c. Music by Vassar's Orchestra. DRAMATIC AUTHOR. Mme, Geneva Johnson, 4201 West Cook ave. a dramatic author of photoplays, has succeeded with forty-eight plays of serials, dramas and comedies. Her plays will be shown on screen to the near future in all theaters. The first production will be a comedy. Those wishing to learn photoplay writing, consult Mme, Johnson. Diplomas awarded BIRTHS RECORDED BIRTHS RECORDED Boys. W. and D. Rochester, 4276 Finney. C. and R. 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Lekometros L 501 PINN Olive 2680 SILK HAT BANDS FANCY BANDS MOURNING BANDS BOOT-1 Whittemore Paste ..... $1.80 Doz. Herriott's Paste ..... 1.80 Doz. Griffin Paste ..... 1.80 Doz. Tiger Paste ..... 1.75 Doz. Nero Paste ..... 1.75 Doz. Two-In-One Paste ..... 1.20 Doz. Liquid, with jug. 70 cents a gallon. Liquid, without jug. 60 cents a gallon. Per quart, 25 cents. A Merry Xmas and M. B. --- Seven Piece JAZZ ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 35c Jesse J. Johnson Premier Louisiana Hall Mission - 35c Worry You SMITH'S Market St. Line Of Ladies and such as MEN'S Bathrobes Neck Ties Silk Shirts Jewelry Hole-proof Hosiery Hats and Caps Gloves Canes and Umbrellas 's Ready-to-Wear Garments. "g." In Fact Many Of Far Below the Down FOR XMAS TRADE save money you will 2343 MARKET an Cafe and Finney Avenues Red West of New York With First and Dancing WAZZ BAND BEST IN THE CITY Entertainers: Bear Chicago Entertainer, assisted by visit once means that you will cal 852. ROBT. LAUSUSE, Prop. 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Ed Happy New Year I wish my many patrons and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It was you who made it possible for me to attain the success that has been my lot during the past year. It is you whom I am depending upon for my future support. It shall be my endeavor in the future as in the past, to render the best service have to the public. If I have pleased you, tell others. If I have not pleased you, tell me. J. W. Hughes Undertaker 2629 Lawton Avenue 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 — Neatly furnished rooms for ladies or gentlemen. Free phone and use of kitchen. Call Bomont 1265. (12-19-4) WANTED — Respectable maid and wife to take charge of completely furnished home. Pay rent only. Call after 6 p.m. Chas. H. Watkins, 2905 Lacoche ave. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms; men only; electric lights and boat. Call at 3445 Pine St. (12-19-4) FOR RENT - Two unfurnished rottins 22a South 23rd St Mrs A Vaughn (12-19-2) FOR RENT - Nearly furnished rottins 146 W. Cook (12-19-48) PERSONAL. Juvenile Culture, Hair Culture and Chirchody Complete all course professional illustrated with notes, pet only $2.00 Address Professor G. V. Moore 1427 Hartnose St. New Orleans, LA 31614 (012) 1922 COLORED DOLES FOR SALE. We may make your little girls have a fitting Santa Claus to bring them a colored doll for Christmas morning. We also allow the child to wear a dress & Newfashion for these children to wear Mrs. A. leen's dress. FOLLOW FURNISHED ROOMS with all your comforts (4217 Cook Rent, Landell, Scaldell) (1254) For comfort, success, longevity and youthfulness, set to certain. Do Charles & Walt Hams on Morning St Louis Mo. (1254) FOLLOW FURNISHED ROOMS re- asonable rent fee required 4029 West Belle. Call cloakings after 4029 (1254) FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, steam heat, electric light 4175 West Belle. Phone Landell 5124 (145-indf) FOR RENT - Neath furnished rooms, all modern conveniences, rent reasonable, 3422 Morgan (1121-1nd) Before going to the theatre or movie tonight, see Page Four, this issue. FOR RENT - Neath furnished room in private family 4025a West Belle, Phone Lindell 5731 J (1212-4) FOR RENT - Three unfurnished rooms, second floor front. 4352 Cook Ave. (1212-2) ADVERTISING MATTER honestly and carefully distributed from house to house etc. Prices reasonable. Drawings made. C. S. Jackson, Doug Las Blig 2045 Lawton Ave. Regina S. (1212-4) FOR RENT - Neath furnished rooms 4248 W Cook Avenue. (1128-14f) FOR RENT. Neatly furnished rooms for one or two gentlemen. Call Sunday or evenings. 3330 Morgan St. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in private family; modern conveniences for gentleman or couple. 4430 West Relle Pl. Forest 5719 W. (11-28-4) TAILORING AND DRESSMAKING Also Ladies to learn, 4440 Cote Brillante. (12-5-4) FOR RENT—Two unfurnished front rooms, including electric light, gas and use of kitchen. 4116 West Bella. (12-5-4) FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms with bath and other conveniences. 3962 Cook. (11-28-4) HALFIN'S GOLD FISH FOOD—Nothing better: 'better than most 10c packages. For sale at Bird Store, 4111 Olive St. (1-24-ind.) FOR RENT—Two neatly furnished rooms 3-26 Cook. (11-5-8F) FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms with all modern conveniences at 3916 West Belle. Phone Lindell 3705-R. (11-2-4) FOR RENT—A large room to gentlemen, electric lights and heat. Phone Lindell 3438-W. (11-2-4) FOR RENT—Nobly furnished rooms, all modern conveniences. Phone Lindell 2944-J. (11-2-4) For The Latest Styles in Ladies and Men's Apparel VISIT FRIEDMAN'S They Will Also Loan You Money. To Buy For the Newest and Most Up To Date Fall and Winter Clothes FOR RENT 81X PLATES 2712-14-16 Gamble; 3 rooms each. 14.00 per month. OnNatural Bridge car line. Also 3-room flat at 2229 Wash. Call at Mosbya's Drug Store, 2600 Wash Street. HARTMANN'S RHEUMATOL For Rheumatism. King Of All Its Kind. $1.00 GUARANTEED Mail Orders Quickly Filled H. C. HARTMANN 5748 W. Florrisant ST. LOUIS, MO. --- EDUCATION A DOOR OF HOPE HAMIPTON, Va., Dec. 4—"An educated man is one who does his work intelligently, thoroughly, effectively, conscientiously, unselfishly, and with some understanding of what it is all for," said Dr. James E. Gregg, principal of Hampton Institute, in a recent address on "Negro Education," which he delivered at the Howard University Reconstruction and Readjustment Congress. Dr. Gregg said: "I am not willing to speak of Negro education as of something different from other education, except that all education must regard the pupil and his environment. Education must regard the likeness and differences of individuals. If the Negro is different, that is, if he has special gifts, his education should be influenced by that fact." NOT TO TAX Taxes for 1919 are now taxes must be in the h fore close of business avoid penalties—added Send statement, giving erty (not later than D sure reply.) 'enclosing NOTICE TO TAXPAYE taxes for 1910 are now due. All money for taxes must be in the hands of Collector be more close of business December 31st. t void penalties—added January 1st. end statement, giving description of pro- pity (not later than December 22nd, to in are reply.) enclosing postage. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Taxes for 1910 are now due. All money for taxes must be in the hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to avoid penalties—added January 1st. Send statement, giving description of property (not later than December 22nd, to insure reply.) enclosing postage. EDMOND KOELN Collector of the Revenue Phone, Bomont 1023 Visit The PALACE ICE CREAM P 11 North Compton HOT DRINKS SERVED. Candles, Fruits, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Light at All Hours. Let Us Furnish Your ICE CREAM for Parties and Ask Our Prices Before Buying KAYBON & JOHNSON. J. D. STAR ROOFING Bomont 1023 Visit The ACE ICE CREAM PART 11 North Compton HOT DRINKS SERVED. Fruits, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Light Lupus at All Hours. Furnish Your ICE CREAM for Parties and Ents Ask Our Prices Before Buying A. JOHNSON, J. D. RAY Candles, Fruits, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Light Lunches Served at All Hours. Let Us Furnish Your ICE CREAM for Parties and Entertainments Ask Our Prices Before Buying STAR ROOFING CO. L. Chapman, Mgr. Repairing Old Roofs A Specialty. We With a Five-Year Guarantee. Old Tin. Roofs Recovered with 3 ply Asphalt Roo work solicited. Cen. 7873-R. .1408 MADISON ST. Sophia's Cream Brow Old Roofs A Specialty. We Apply Five-Year Guarantee. Old Tin, Slate and covered with 3 ply Asphalt Roofing. Oc cited. 1408 MADISON ST. ST. a's Cream Brown Po Repairing Old Roofs A Specialty. We Apply New Roofs With a Five-Year Guarantee. Old Tin, Slate and Shingle Roofs Recovered with 3 ply Asphalt Roofing. Out of town work solicited Sophia's Cream Brown Pomade A. A Pomade of Merit. A Remedy for soft and silky, its use gradually makes hair, it makes hair grow and is at the end. Are you troubled with dandruff, do harsh and dry, does your hair split at all the time! If you are having any of those troi Sophia's System of Hair and Beauty have worked wonders for the hair, scalp their hair. Sophia's Cream Brown Pomade Sophia's X-Ray Hair Shine, a wonderf Sophia's Glycerise Shampoo, a perfect Sophia's Whitewashing Cream, a satisfier Sophia's Cream Hair Tape, a richer CLEANY KING OF INSTANT HAIR N of Merit. A Remedy for Scalp Troubles. Make its use gradually makes the hair straighter, hair grow and is at the same time a Beautiful doubled with dandruff, does your scalp itch, does your hair split at the ends, does it seem to be having any of those troubles, try Sophia's Prestem of Hair and Beauty Cultures and Sophia'sonders for the hair, scalp and skin. Thousands Brown Pomade ..... 25 and Hair Shine, a wonderful glossine brine Shampoo, a perfect Hair Cleanser cream, a beautiful skin brightener Hair Treatment, a beautiful skin brightener OR INSTANT HAIR STRAIGHTENER FOR M A Pomade of Merit. A Remedy for Scalp Troubles. Makes harsh hair soft and silky, its use gradually makes the hair straighter, it stops falling hair, it makes hair grow and is at the same time a Beautiful Hair Dresser. Are you troubled with dandruff, does your scalp itch, does your hair feel harsh and dry, does your hair split at the ends, does it seem to stay one length all the time! If you are having any of those troubles, try Sophia's Preparations. Sophia's System of Hair and Beauty Cultures and Sophia's Preparations have worked wonders for the hair, scalp and skin. Thousands can testify to their merits. Sophia's Cream Brown Pomade ..... 25 and 50 cents a box Sophia's X-Ray Hair Shine, a wonderful glossine ..... 35 cents a box Sophia's Glycerine Shampoo, a perfect Hair Cleanser ..... 50 cents a jar Sophia's Whitening Cream, a beautiful skin brightener ..... 50 cents a jar Sophia's Cream Hair Tonic, a rich, scalp invigorator. 50 cents and a $1 bottle CLIMAX, KING OF INSTANT HAIR STRAIGHTENER FOR MEN, $1 per box A full two months' treatment of Sophia's Hair and Scalp Remedies and Preparations sent postpaid, to any address for $1.25. For sale by Druglists and Hairdressers everywhere. Live, energetic Agents wanted. Write for Terms. All Sophia's Preparations manufactured under Sophia's personal supervision and sold by G. T. YOUNG, Inc., 1606 South St. Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE IN ST. LOUIS—At Mosby's Drug Store, Jefferson and Wash: People's Drug Store, 2224 Market; Chas. H. Horton, 2601 Morgan, HILL HQUSE, Elliott and Wash; Wholesale and Retail Supply Station. Rev. J. K. Parker Scile Distributing Agent for St. Louis, Elliott and Wash. Phones: Bomont, 1775; Lindell 4429-R. E. L. Harris & Jon, 100 N. Jefferson Dryggists, Hairdressers, Barbers and Agents Wishing, To In St. Louis and vicinity, we have opened a station under the management of REV J. K. PARKER at HILLHOUSE CORNER, Corner Elliott and Wash St., and at 1518 Goode Ave., where a full line of SOPHIA'S PREPARATIONS AND CLIMAX, the World's Wonder King of instant hair straightener for men, will always be on hand for both wholesale and retail trade. Phones: Bell, Bomont 1797, Lindell 4429R; Kinloch, Delmar 3952L. G. T. YOUNG, INC., 1606 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. CLIMAX KING of INSTANT HAIR STRAIGHTNERS FOR MEN A World Wonder Used and Recommended by the Best Barber Shops. Gentlemen, do you want nice hair? Do you want your hair straight, soft and glossy? Mr. Barber, do you want a safe, sure hair straightener that will increase your business 100% and satisfy your customers? Then use GLMAX, King of Instant Hair Straighteners! It will straighten the most stubborn, coarse or kinky hair in 5 minutes. Makes straight to stay straight. Makes smooth and glossy hair look like nature did it. Water does not affect it. Wash the hair any time. Price $1.00 a large box, enough to straighten 4 or 5 times. X-Ray Hair Shine, the finishing gloss, price 25c. The two together sent anywhere postpaid for $1.35! Special prices for barbers and hairdressers buying in quantities. Agents wanted everywhere. Made only by G. T. YOUNG, INC., 1606 SOUTH ST., PHILADELPHI, PA FOR SALE IN ST. LOUIS—Al Moskey's Drug Store, Jefferson and Wash; People's Drug Store, 2224 Market; Chas. H. Horton, 2601 Morgan, HILL HOUSE, Elliott and Wash; Wholesale and Retail Supply Station. Rev. J. K. Parker Sole Distributing Agent for St. Louis, Elliott and Wash. — Phones: omont 178, Lindell 4429-R. E. L. Hairle & Son, 100 M. Jefferson The Hair Dressing ocation should be shaped accordingly. "Every child, of whatever color, deserves first, such education as will open his mind to sunshine and truth. Then we should make sure that he is given training which will make him self-supporting and useful and happy and upright—which will help him to do well whatever work he is most fitted to. At no time should he be allowed to feel that the door is shut to his going further and higher. "Clementeau has said: 'The world only salvation from the social and economic chaos from which it is now emerging is work.' That is what we all need to realize, no matter what our work is. Let us restrain our lamentations because all is not just as we could wish, after the greatest political social, economic catastrophe in history. Let us, while not overlooking injustice and cruelty, yet keep our eyes fixed on the ordinary, more common-place justice and kindness which are all about us. With faith in men and faith in God, it us go forward." TICE PAYERS due. All money for bands of Collector be- t December 31st, to January 1st. g description of prop- december 22nd, to in- postage. The REAM PARLOR Compton S SERVED, Lung Tobacco, Light Lunches Served Hours, For Parties and Entertainments Before Buying J. D. RAYBON, MGR. alty. We Apply New Roofs Old Tin, Slate and Shingle sphalt Roofing. Out of town SON ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Brown Pomade For Scalp Troubles. Makes harsh hair is the hair straighter, it stops falling same time a Beautiful Hair Dressing. Does your scalp itch, does your hair feel ends, does it seem to stay one length troubles, try Sophia's Preparations. Try Cultures and Sophia's Preparations up and skin. Thousands can testify to 25 and 50 cents a box al glossine . . . 25 cents a box Hair Cleaner . . . 50 cents a jar skin brightener . . . 50 cents a jar invigorator . . . 50 cents and $1 a bottle MARY MAY Phone, Lindell 601 J THE SWISSCO M. W. F. A. GREGORY'S course of Hair C and ind ependent, learn the art of hair dressing, manicuring and face managing. The treaty favourable to its merits. The hair grow hair from splitting at the ends and falling out. moderately all sections of the course may con- plete course in beauty culture at moderate rate. AGENTS WANTED Phone, F Prompt Attent THE SWISSCO HAIR CULTURE M.R. F. A. GREGORY's course of Hair Cultures means money to all women. We teach, learn and learn the art of hair growing at Mina. Gregory's College of Hair dyeing, manicuring and face masqueing. The Swisco System is the way best. The course favors your beauty to its merits. The hair grower positively deserves its name. It simply takes the time to learn. We teach the basics of hair care and dyeing in all sections of the country; day and evening classes. Diplomas awarded. Our plate courses in beauty culture at moderate rates. DUNN'S A Choice Lot of 2-3 Pieces Black Overcoats, Rain Hats, Shoes, Suit Cazes Hunting Coats, Sheep-L LARGE STOCK OF SU PANTS DUNN'S BARGAINS A Choice Lot of 2-3 Piece Box Back Suits. Box Black Overcoats, Rain Coats, Corduroy Pants, Hats, Shoes, Suit Cases, Grips, Suits, Pants, Hunting Coats, Sheep-Lined Coats, Rain Coats, LARGE STOCK OF SUITS, OVERCOATS and PANTS Money to Loan 2% Per Cent A. & L. DUNN MERCANTILE AND LOAN 912-74 FRANKLIN AVE. Open Until 7 O'Clock Saturday Evenings A. & L. DUNN MERCANTILE AND LOAN CO 912-14 FRANKLIN AVE. Open Until 7 O'CLEE Saturday Evenings DR. C. M. POWELL Physician and Surgeon 2611a Market St. Office Hours: 8 to 10 a. m. 2:30 to 4; 7:30 to 9 p. m. Phone Bomont 2274 Madam P.E. Frisby HAIR GROWER AND SCALP SPECIALIST USE THE FRISBY SUPERIOR HAIR CROWER Guaranteed to Beautify and Promote the Growth of Hair. The Frisby Super Special Taught. DIFFOMAS AWARDED. Write today for special offer to agents. Manufacturer of all high grade toilet articles. Guaranteed. THE FRISBY MFG. CO. 4202 W. FINNEY AV. ST. LOUIS, MO. Special Notice. A woman is being massaged by a man in a white dress. The woman is seated in a chair, and the man is standing behind her, holding a massager. There is a table with a lamp and a bottle of water in the background. Learn a trade—now in the time Earn $1.00 to $5.00 a day or evening at home in spare time. Learn Hair Dressers' days. Learn artistic hair dressing, manicuring, hair straightening, facial massage, scalp treatment, how to cultivate growth, grow hair, combine hair manufacture, different kind of fine hair, goods, how to make toilet preparations, formulate given. Learn the French and American hair culture, the quickest and best. The old original and unexcelled system that you can do perfect, up-to-date work on either race. Learn thousands of successful hair dressers. Mme. Decarroll, an old experienced graduate, Hairdresser, and Beauty Culinary independent and making big money in all parts of the country. No experience will teach you this complete course by mail for only 15.90. First-class work. Guard company diploma. To the Ideal Co. Box 70. Station G, New York City, N. Y. Send a stamp for full particulars and enrollment blank today. MRS. F. A. GREGORY If your tapes are bald, hair thin on forehead and stubborn; if your hair has bald spots, tattty, deadruff and scalp dislace—try box 61. SUGGESSFUL HAIR GROWER and watch quick results. DOUBLE STRENGTH IN EACH BOX Price 50 acre, 4 cents Postage. Eugenia Bystam used and taught. Olipemaa awarded. Agents wanted. SPECIAL NOTICE—Work done by appointment after hours. All work guaranteed. JUST OPENED 4267 W. FINNEY A First Class Cafe for Ladies and, Gentlemen. Parties A Specialty, Day and Night Service A La Carte Service and Regular Meals. Popular Prices. A. RHINEHART, Prop. PETER H. Agents Wante In every locality GOOD PAY THE EAST INDI TOILET GOODS MFG. CO. 300 East Third St. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA Salesroom 501 Pine St.. 2nd Floor Bell Man 2029 - Kinnock Cost. 2849 STEINER ENGRAVING & BADGE CO. BADGES SEALS BUTTONS & PINS STAMPS STENCILS & METAL CHECKS SALUTE Factory 20 & Wallamphy Sdn. Bell Tyler 718 Kinnock Cost. 889 Needs your life now, unable to grave. Powers are wonderful, indisputable, adept, clear, information precise, sensitive, masterful, mazingage, divorce, malice, will, deeds, patents, journeys, pompons, in-ventures, mastery, martial arts. ELOSO COLLEGE CO., 1121 Whittier, Cor. Cook ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Lindell 3222 Send all orders by Money Order to Madam J. Nelson For Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Headache, Pains in Back and Side, Indigestion, Stomach and Kidney Ailments, troubles peculiar to Females Lost Manhood, Cramp-colic, Toothache, Corns, Sore Feet, etc. FOR SALE AT DRUG STORES If your druggist does not keep it in stock, write us and we will see that your wants are supplied. The Up Town Institution for Commercial and Savings Accounts. We solicit your business. 1 ELOSO COLLEGE CO Phone, L Send all orders by Money W. E. H. PHONE, BOMONT 1648-R Manufactured by, Mme IT FAILED GREEN' For Rheumatism in Back and Sid Kidney Ailment Lost Manhood, C Sore Feet, etc. FOR SALE AT If your druggist does not keep b see that your war A. B. GREEN, Phone: Bell, Cabany 3946 Today is the day of perpetual youth, in appearance at least. Be your own Judge of good Scaly Food Use And watch your Hair Grow. Results seen after the first application. Every box sold with a guarantee. Price 50 Cents; postage extra 5 cts. System taught by maller at College. Diplomas to Graduates. Agents wanted everywhere. Don't delay, write today, a penny will do it. E CO., 1121 Whittier, Cor. Cook ST. LOUIS, MO. phone, Lindell 3222 Money Order to Madam J. Nelson LADIES! READ THIS ADV. You cannot estimate the worth of DISTINCTION and PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Every Woman Wants It. Some Have It All Can Secure It By Using OCTAVIA'S "VICTORY WON HAIR GROWER" Others are using the "OCTAVIA SYSTEM." Why Not You? SEND 50c FOR A BOX. Postage 5c Extra. AGENTS WANTED. Write Today. Goods Guaranteed. Diplomas Awarded. Mme. Octavia Nelson-Dobbs 2950 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. LETH NOT QUEEN'S WHITE LOTION ermatism, Neuralgia, Headache, Pains and Side, Indigestion, Stomach and feilments, troubles peculiar to Females hood, Cramp-colic, Toothache, Corns, t, etc. SALE AT DRUG STORES It keep it in stock, write us and we will your wants are supplied. N. 6339 Wagner Ave. St. Louis, Mo. DR. E. R. VAN BOOVAN, Dentist Dentistry of Quality $5 Up Plates and Bridge Work Satisfaction Guaranteed Oye' Child's Restaurant Opposite Pamose 614 OLIVE ST. E TRUST CO. Jefferson Ave. +++ In Institution for Com- saving Accounts. We business. WHISTLE -the pep of pure sugar and fruit in bottles It is cloudy in the bottle Cloudy with the heavy pure case sugar and fruit. It would not be Whistle if it was not cloudy. Whistle is full bodied, substantial, whislying----with a smacking flavor. The sugar energy in every bottle of Whistle is the reason you and your children will prefer Whistle. just whistle SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Advertising Rates Furnished on BER MISSOURI PRESS AS INTERNATIONAL NEGRO PRESS as matter April 5, 1922 at the Post Office at LE XIV. CONSTITUTION UNITED STATES. Senship Rights Not to be All persons born or naturalized in and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and on they reside. No State shall be in law which shall abridge the cities of citizens of the United State deprive any person of city without due process of law person within its jurisdiction ther the laws. SEASON'S GREETINGS. In the Yule-tide season, we can him who brought joy to the go. It is His Spirit that make never has been our incomings but His notice. All Hail to the extends the season's greeting boughtout this country and in confidence which you have pla- nournal. Your life has been in the conduct of your paper less to serve you. But it is o any mistake by making this the season's greetings to our re- to serve you in as large a way our goods in words of praise be benefited. and the season's greetings in no guile. "THE FOURTH CITY" of talk to the effect that sur- now claiming a larger popul- depending upon the next U. are citing their cosmopolitan Louis as being too far South fourth City. But too far South to be a great the great Mississippi Valley States. All that is needed the spirit of progress. principal factors in this city city's growth and progress the Chamber of Commerce. main practices here, from a city should do well to look into with refer to the reported prac- in consigning colored passages of their business in these pa- job for you—GET BUSY. signs of the times and of a M in its bid for the Republican of the color prejudice, existing the balance of power would "little, practices." ministration and law-making tices are not costing the city. American disease. St. Louis pace with the progress of the cats. Big men must handle to will have the backbone to ARTICLE XIV. COUNTY UNITED Citizenship Rights 1. All persons born on States, and subject to the citizens of the United wherein they reside. No force any law which s or immunities of citizens shall any State deprive or property without due to any person within itstection of the laws. SEASON'S As we near the Yule-tide s of gratitude to Him who brow thousand years ago. It is His to live in. Whatever has been not passed without His notice. The Argus extends the sea sand readers throughout this c are proud of the confidence which sentative race journal. You made any mistakes in the cohoud our over-zealousness to serve you you have not made any mistake ful race paper. We extend the season's gre has been our aim to serve you in have heralded your goods in w our readers might be benefited. To all we extend the season' whom was found no guile. THE FOUR There is a deal of talk to the and Cleveland are now claiming and that they are depending upon prove their claim. These cities are citing their They point to St. Louis as being the place of the Fourth City. St. Louis is not too far South is in the center of the great M section in the United States. All Metropolitan City—the spirit of. There are two principal fact responsible for the city's growth Administration and the Chamber. There are certain practices h these two bodies would do well tition. We especially refer to the hotels of this city in consigning vators, regardless of their busi Commerce, here is a job for you—the pace with the signs of the tin Act. St. Louis lost in its bid for tion, not because of the color pre been a real contest, the balance her because of her "little practice. The City Administration an to see if such practices are not c to tolerate this un-American dislage. To keep the pace with the men of large visions. Big men people. Those who will have the justice. Advertising Rates Furnished on Request MEMBER MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. SEASON'S GREETINGS As we near the Yule-tide season, we cannot but feel a sense of gratitude to Him who brought joy to the world nearly two thousand years ago. It is His Spirit that makes this old world fit to live in. Whatever has been our incomings or outgoings, it has not passed without His notice. All Hail to Him. The Argus extends the season's greetings to its many thousand readers throughout this country and in foreign lands. We are proud of the confidence which you have placed in us as a representative race journal. Your work has been ours. If we have made any mistakes in the conduct of your paper, it has been through our over-zealousness to serve you. But it is our sincere hope that you have not made any mistake by making this a great and powerful race paper. There is a deal of talk to the effect that such cities as Detroit and Cleveland are now claiming a larger population than St. Louis, and that they are depending upon the next U. S. Census report to prove their claim. These cities are citing their cosmopolitan spirit as a winner. They point to St. Louis as being too far South to any longer hold the place of the Fourth City. St. Louis is not too far South to be a great city, located as it is in the center of the great Mississippi Valley, the most fertile section in the United States. All that is needed is the spirit of the Metropolitan City—the spirit of progress. There are two principal factors in this city that are largely responsible for the city's growth and progress, namely, the City Administration and the Chamber of Commerce. There are certain practices here, from a civic standpoint, that these two bodies would do well to look into with a view of correction. We especially refer to the reported practice of some of the hotels of this city in consigning colored passengers to freight elevators, regardless of their business in these places. Chamber of Commerce, here is a job for you—GET BUSY. If you would keep the pace with the signs of the times and of a Metropolitan City—Act. St. Louis lost in its bid for the Republican National Convention, not because of the color prejudice existing here, but had there been a real contest the balance of power would have gone against her because of her "little practices." The City Administration and law-making body will do well to see if such practices are not costing the city more than it gains to tolerate this un-American disease. St. Louis is no longer a village. To keep the pace with the progress of the times will require men of large visions. Big men must handle the destines of the people. Those who will have the backbone to stand for right and justice. "BAYING AT THE MOON" Finding himself so far behind Senator John Sharpe Williams of that he would not be a candidate that great law-making body. Admitting his incompetency to a high office, the Senator said, "If the moon than to spend one day the expiration of my term." There is no doubt in our conscience that forced the Senator that the sinister part he played him to get elected to this high office had himself a "big man" stitutes by preying upon the we plan who elected him thought he his ability to advocate the lynch mob's torch as the majesty of the he played upon the ignorance of the Negroes. But when he reached the Union his superiors and he soon found As the time passed on, he realized As he pictured a scene of his boy great planet, was hiding itself be beautiful trees, and he recalled se laying at the more then he said I service in the U. S. Senate. Well, an honest confession he did all he could to make a Senate. We suppose he consulted back his "spirit" of olden days the Senate a short while ago be inh to lynch a Negro; and when rebuke him severely for making world, we are told that his spirit an awful condescension that "I will men." of so far behind the onward march to Wilhams of Mississippi that he be a candidate for re-election being body, incompetency, and unworthiness. Sennett said, "I would rather depend one day in the United States my term." In our mind last that it needed the Senator into his arm he played in the whole room to this high office was passing a "big man" in the eyes of upon the weak among the him thought him a great state the lyncher's rope for the majesty of the law. He play the ignorance of the whites and reached the United States Senate the soon found out that he on, he realized the more wretched of his boyhood when the building itself behind the west he recalled seeing little old "then he said he had found a Senate. That confession is good for the need to make a showing white use consulted witches to see old days. So he played while ago by declaring the agree and when he found out尤性 for making an as of his that his spirit left him again that "I would rather be Finding himself so far behind the onward march of civilization, Senator John Sharpe Williams of Mississippi publicly announced that he would not be a candidate for re-election as a member of that great law-making body. Admitting his incompetence and unworthiness of holding such a high office, the Senator said, "I would rather be a dog baying at the moon than to spend one day in the United States Senate after the expiration of my term." There is no doubt in our mind that it is the remorse of conscience that forced the Senator into his Admission. We imagine that the sinister part he played in the whole drama that enabled him to get elected to this high office was passing before him. He had made himself a "big man" in the eyes of his ignorant constituents by preying upon the weak among them. The Mississippiians who elected him thought him a great statesman, because of his ability to advocate the lyncher's rope for the Negroes and the mob's torch as the majesty of the law. He played the double role, he played upon, the ignorance of the whites and the weakness of the Negroes. But when he reached the United States Senate, he was met by his superiors and he soon found out that he could do nothing. As the time passed, on he realized the more what a fool he was. As he pictured a scene of his boyhood when the yellow moon, that great planet, was hiding itself behind the western hills amid the beautiful trout, and he recalled seeing little old "Fido" as "Tower" laying at the moon; then he said he had found a true analogy of his service in the U. S. Senate. Well, an honest confession is good for the soul. We believe he did all he could to make a showing while a member of the Senate. We suppose he consulted witches to see if they could bring back his "spirit" of olden days. So he played his trumpet in the Senate a short while ago by declaring that he would lead a mob to lynch a Negro; and when he found out that his colleagues rebuked him severely for making an ans of himself before all the world, we are told that his spirit killed him again and he has made this awful confession that "I would rather be a dog laying at FOR GOOD LAYS, VISIT HUSSEY'S PALM LEAF CAFE. If you want a delicious lunch of a good wholesome meal, visit Hussey Palm Leaf Café 1242 N. Whitier, near Purfax. Try a breakfast 56-cent Sunday clasher. They go from all over St. Louis to EAT WITH HUSSEY. One Year Six Months Three Months Single Copy INSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Not to Be Abridged. For naturalized in the United States and of the State to State shall make or enail abridge the privileges of the United States; nor any person of life, liberty, process of law, nor deny jurisdiction the equal pro- GREETINGS Season, we cannot but feel a sense of joy to the world nearly two spirit that makes this old land for our incomings or outgoings, it has All Hail to Him. Son's greetings to its many thousands country and in foreign lands. We have placed in us as a repreent has been ours. If we have of your paper, it has been through it. But it is our sincere hope that by making this a great and powerful gestures to our many advertisers. It is as large a way as we could. We words of praise that both you and our greetings in the spirit of Him in EARTH CITY. Effect that such cities as Detroit larger population than St. Louis, in the next U. S. Census report to cosmopolitan spirit as a winner, too far South to any longer hold. a to be a great city, located as it Mississippi Valley, the most fertile that is needed is the spirit of the progress. Ours in this city that are largely and progress, namely, the City of Commerce. Here, from a civic standpoint, that look into with a view of corrected practice of some of the colored passengers to freight elec-cess in these places. Chamber of GET BUSY. If you would keep lines and of a Metropolitan City— the Republican National Convention, existing here, but had there I power would have gone against it. I law-making body will do well posting the city more than it gains ease. St. Louis is no longer a will-progress of the times will require must handle the destinies of the backbone to stand for right and the onward march of civilization. Mississippi publicly announced for re-election as a member of the unworthiness of holding such would rather be a dog baying at the United States Senate after and lost that it is the remorse of into this admission. We imagine in the whole drama that enabled he was passing before him. He in the eyes of his ignorant contague among them. The Mississippi a great statesman, because of its rope for the Negroes and the law. He played the double role, the whites and the weakness of United States Senate, he was met by out that he could do nothing, and the more what a fool he was, mood when the yellow moon, that mind the western hills amid the king little old "Fido" or "Tower" he had found a true analogy of his is good for the soul. We believe showing white a member of the witches to see if they could bring. So he played his trump-card in declaring that he would lead a he found out that his colleagues as one of himself before all the left him again and he has made gold rather be a dog baying at DRILL COMPANY CHANGES NAME The "Ivanhoe Ladies" Drill Company No. 2, at its regular monthly meeting, Tuesday evening, December 2, at the residence of Lady Lydia Smith, 2927 Lucas Ave. changed its name to "Taborian Ladies" Drill Company No. 2." Lady Clara Martin, captain. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 19, 1919 PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL HARRIS PUPILS' 1ST. ANNUAL REPORT MUSICALE DEC. 26 Dear Friends: Our year of experiment has passed. We present, with no small degree of pride, this, our first annual report of distribution of expenses. We feel that the public, which has so generously supported us, will be glad to learn where its money has gone. During the coming year we will need more generous support, and we are sure that we will get it. A few of the many things that we have done: We have treated nearly 500 cases. We have not turned, away, a single charity case. Although the high cost of living has reached us as everybody else, we have not increased our rates. Not another hospital in the city—we are told—has this record. We have adopted this as our motto: "Give the best that we can to each and every patient." We have installed an X-ray machine and are able to do up-to-date X-ray work. Our greatest problems have been two: To obtain competent workers and to establish confidence in the public. These have in a large measure been met. We are asking those who gave so generously to us last year to increase their subscriptions this year. (A single reason: We contracted at $4 a ton for coal. We pay $9.50) Those who have not paid up in full their pledges, please mail us the balance, for we lose much when we send a collector and we do not think that you wish us to lose on your account. We hope to do these next year with your help: Pay off a larger part of the debt; to do more charity work; to establish free clinics; to further equip the Hospital with up-to-date appliances. Distribution of Expenses of the People's Hospital for the First Year, Pay Roll.....$3,445.58 Meats, Groceries, Bakery Goods 2,223.09 Drugs & Surgical Supplies 1,300.09 Ice 152.85 Laundry 1,225.98 Dairy Products 226.62 Office Supplies 124.27 New Equipment 1,222.39 Miscellus 211.99 Telephone 105.17 Membership Dues 10.00 Professional Services 85.50 Property Accounts. Building Repairs $2,190.16 Huiling Ashes 47.00 Insurance 135.75 Taxes 3.00 Dead of Trust, Notes & Inter- list Notes 2,242.91 Coal 763.05 Light 171.62 Gas 94.00 Water 88.57 Grand Total Expenses $17,608.34 Tours for humanity, M. J. Gilliam, Pres. INSTALLATION OF PASTOR SIMMONS The installation of Pastor Simmons will be held at Mount Nebo Church Will South Broadway, Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 P. M. To reach the church take the Jefferson cars to the end of the line. The following is the order of service: Devotionals . . . Led by Dr. Dickerson Scripture Reading . . . Rev. Morton Sollo . . . Rev. I. E. Banks Installation Sermon. . . . Rev. Wm. A. Venerable, Ph.D. Charge to the Pastor. . . Dr. M. Owens Charge to the Church. Dr. H. H. Harris Installation Prayer. Rev. J. K. Parker Fellowship of Pastors. Master of Ceremonies. Dr. R. H. C. ES Master of Ceremonies. . . . Dr. R. C. H. Sydnor All the brethren and friends are invited. WE HAVE have the largest opportunity to give employment to all classes of workmen. have the largest possible chance to get the entire support of any city by merely getting the undertakers to deal with us. IF YOU HAVE you have race pride there is an opportunity to show it. **If you** have money, here is the place to invest it. **If you** have Liberty bonds bring them to us and get face value. WE CAN can become a race of employers instead of employees can have financial power and rating can demand more than petition will secure can have respect from others who know the value of sticking together can be as big in business as we have been powerful in battle Elroy Mfg. Co. 400 S. Jefferson Ave. Addition to the one hundred and names of shareholders in the Elroy Mfg. Co. previously publishedation is hereby made of those who are taken stock in the company since first list was published. Miss Junk Johnson. Miss John Lawson. Mrs. F. E. Lewis, Undertaker, San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Alice Brooks. Mr. W. A. Hawkins. Mr. S. M. Anderson. Mrs. Emma Chislom. Mr. E. F. Ittle BURIAL PERMITS Emma Jones, 43, 1056 N. Newstead; faberculosis. Gertrude Wilkerson, 27, 3836 Cook; perinionitis. Prof. Jas. H. Harris will lead his pupils in a Grand Musicale at the Berea Presbyterian Church, 3027 Pine St. Friday evening, Dec. 26, at 8:15. The affair is for the benefit of the Church, and the admission will be 25c. Program. 1. March—Patriot ... ... Zamenick Orchestra. 3. Violin Duet—Long, Long Trail, Ball Mrs. Francis and Son 4. Violin Solo—Serenade ...Schubert George Rose 5. Selection—Minueta ...Plezel L. W. Whitman, A. Whitson B. Steele, W. Velor 6. Waltz—Slumberland ...Zamenick Orchestra 7. Violin Solo—Old Folks at Home, Foster Edw. Kune, Jr. Accompanied by Frances Winfield 8. Violin Solo—Love and Flowers, Aldrich Melba Dixon and Walter Trice 9. Violin Solo—Humoreske ...Dvorak Aoranea Russel 10. Violin Solo—Crimson Blushes, Lester Fred Carter 11. Tone Poem—Hope Eternal, Zamenick Orchestra 12. Violin Solo—Angels' Serenade, Brage Lucille Levy, acc. by Edna Levy 13. Violin Solo—Love's Greeting. Edgar Frank Mitchell 14. Violin Solo—Cavallera Rusticana, Mascagni Milton Allen 15. Violin Solo—Traumere, Schumann Earl-Thompson 16. Novellette—Rosebuds ...Zamenick Orchestra 17. Violin Solo—Zeigenerweisen, Palbea de Sorsatate Jas. H. Harris Acc. by Thelma Harris 18. Presentation of Pupils. A. A. Simms 19. Finale—Spirit of America, Zamenick Orchestra Orchestra Boys: Oscar Almond, Muton Allen, Jas. Blaeys, Perey Bibbs, H. H. Ball, Clifford Brown, Fred Carter, Emuel Collins, Chas. Crawford, Herbert Duchett, John Day, Velma Dorsely, Albert-Evana, Kent Farby, Floyd Fields, M. Frances, Robt, Hayman, Amos Hieks, Edw, Keene, Jr, Henry Lewis, Wim Lee, Austin Massey, Francis McLroy, Geo. Mitchell, Frank Mitchell, Edison Malone, Alonzo Middleton, Houston Mosley, Richard Powell, Geo. Parker, L. H. Patterson, Geo. Rose, Maurice Rose, Blyde Steenle, A. A. Simms, Walter Trice, Edw, Turner, Herbert Taylor, Earl Thompson, Winston L. Velar, Herbert Stanton, L. Whitman, A. Whitson, Peter Winfield, Wm. Ward, Moses White, Orlando Rucker, A. Dupre Girls: Corine Allen, M. Beasley, Melba Dixon, Eligabeth Francis, Lavinia Horton, Ida M. Johnson, Lucille Levy, Alma McCalley, Bernice O. Fallon, Aarone Russel, Lucille Sneed, Jennie Taylor, Frances Winfield, Alma Williams, Erma Wilson, Elizabeth Carter, P. E. Frisby. Jim Perry, 45, 4472 Fairfax, nephritis. Thomas Jackson, 42, 3132 Washington, pneumonia. D. W. Johnson, 10 months, 519 Gratiot, accident. Edward Morris, 56, 4334 Labadie, nephritis. Agnes Walker, 49, 2115a Morgan, sarcoma. Glirence Williams, 3 months, 1122 N. Channing, heart disease. Ella Berry, 5314 Cahanne, bronchitis. Bernice Lewis, 4, 4217 Easton, pneumonia. Josephine Smith, 29, 1410a Morgan, asthma. Lester Johnson, 48, 2835 Lawton, cancer. Mary Burns, 49, 209 Valentine, nephritis. Odelia Green, 15, 4279 Garfield, heart disease. Pearl Jones, 27, 1309a N. 7th, consumption. Mamie McMillon, 34, 1702 Chestnut, abacus. Gary Henderson, 51, Sanitarium, dementia. Rafe Thomas, 821 S. Ewing, heart disease. Cora Robinson, 25, 2247a Eugenia, pneumonia. Frankie Watkins, 45, 2905 Laclede, goitre. Maggie Black, 53, 1227 Blair, carcinoma. Roxanna White, 80, 2534 Bernard, sclerosis. Price Lawson, 60, 2227 Phe, aciero sis. Gas Gentry, 27, 3416 LaSalle, la grippie. PIANO DEALER'S WIFE DIES. Mrs. Franklin. Watkins, wife of Charles Watkins, the piano dealer at 2905 Laclede, died at her home Thursday, December 11, after an illness of three months. 'The remains were taken to Leavenworth, Kan., for burial. IN MEMORIAM. In sad, but loving remembrance of my darling husband, Edward J. Hill, who departed this life one year ago. December 17th, 1918. One year ago today you left me. Tis so sweet to breath your name; How I wish had I the power To have you with me again. Though you are sleeping sleep on dear one; May Angles guard you at rest. I know I loved you dearly. God only loved you best. Sadly missed by his loving wife. Mrs. Madie Hill, 4261 Finney Ave. CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank my sincere thanks to my many friends for their kindness shown are during the sudden death of my husband, Mac Irwin, who died Nov. 5, 1919. Special thanks to his local of the U. R. Co., for the beautiful Floral Yours in sorrow. Irene Irwin. IN MEMORIAM. In memory of my beloved husband, Young M. Hulbert, (®) departed this life one year ago. December 9, 1918. Sadly missed by wife, Mrs. F. M. Hulbert, son and grand-daughter. The Only McNichols Market at Elevat Columbia Grafonola Columbia Grafonola Make Every Month as Merry as This A woman sits in a chair, looking at a large window. A lamp is on the floor, and a cabinet is in the background. IN MEMORIUM. In loving remembrance of our dear son, husband and brother, Romeo Richardson, who departed this life just eight months ago at Youngstown, Ohio. Just eight months ago, You died so far away from home, No mother there. To soothe your pains, dear son, A few true friends, Will we ever find, You are come, dear brother, We all must follow, And meet in heaven. Where there is no sorrow. Sadly missed by mother, father, wife, sisters and brothers. Sister M. Hester. IN·MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my dear wife, Florence Dalley, who departed this life one year ago, Dec. 17, 1918. Days of sadness still come over me, Tears in silence often flow: Love shall always keep you near me, Though you died one year ago. Never shall you be forgotten. Never from my memory fade. A loving heart will always linger. Around the grave where you were laid. Sadly missed by Dallas Dalley, husband. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Frank Moss, who departed this life Sept. 17, 1913. Surrounded by friends, I am lonely. In the midst of pleasures, I am blue; A smile on my face is but a heartache, Aching and longing for you. And I who woke each morn, To chase thy hand in mine; Who shared thy joy and sorrow, Whose weal and woe were thine. 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