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GASOLINE EXPLOSION KILLS 8, INJURES A. W. LLOYD FILES FOR THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN An Exponent of Truth and Justice VOL. 1X NO. 41 GASOLI A. W. LL SENATORS DISAGREE WITH TAFT Ex-President Thinks Republicans Should Reward Negroes, But Not Make Appointments In South. FAVORS LILY WHITES Moulders Of Sentiment In National Government Say He Is Wrong. Colored Man Must Have A Square Deal In All Parts Of The Country By Syndicate Bureau WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 26.—An article to the press by William Howard Taft, ex-president, dealing with federal patronage in the south, has caused much comment. In the article the ex-president says: "Vacancies will occur in federal offices in the Southern States. In many districts will be found colored men competent to fill these places so far as intelligence, character and experience are concerned. These men have always been Republican, and often the only Republicans within the district. Their friends will urge that the Negro of the South is entitled to recognition." "The vote of the Negroes of the North is essential to Republican success and the party should not abandon their brethren of the South when such an opportunity for encouragement is at hand." After presenting the argument of the Southern whites in opposition to recognizing the Negro, Mr. Taft closes with the following: "The issue this man between the 'Lily White' Republicans and the so-called 'Ruck and Tans' will come before Mr. Harding soon after he takes up the reins of power. If he shall be able by his decision to secure Republican parties of strength in the various Southern States, even if he disappoints Negro applicants for office in the South, he will greatly help the Negroes, because we can be very sure that Republican white legislatures of the South will be quick to do justice to the Negro in the division of the school funds and that Republican executives will do all that is possible in the suppression of lynching." Our Friends In Congress Take Issue This bureau will not endeavor to criticise the ex-president but will apply the acid test to the article by interviewing leaders of the Republican party. The following are the sentiments as expressed by some of the big men of affairs: Senator Penrose, chairman of the Finance Committee, said: "It is a matter of vital importance, but I do not see where the remedy of the article by Mr. Taft will close the gulf which is the cause of the misunderstanding of the colored and white citizens of the South. Said Senator Valder of New York: "I have not had the time to go into details of the article, but I will say that any policy that would discriminate against the colored citizens of the South would be wrong." Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, when interviewed said: "That may be Taft's remedy, but is not mine." Senator Wadsworth of New York, was next seen and said: "The colored citizen, regardless of party, must have a square deal." Senator Page: "It is a question of grave concern and must be carefully locked into." Senator Curtis of Kansas, spoke to the point when he said: "I believe in human rights and from what I can discern, the article does not meet the issue squarely." Senator Freylinghuysen of New Jersey: "I do not think that the policy advocated in the article are the personal views of Mr. Taft." Congressman McFadden of Pennsylvania, when interviewed said: "The colored citizens of the South should be trusted as the rest of the people under the constitution." Congressman Good of Iowa, re n arked: "I have not had the time to read the article thoroughly, but my principles are to give the colored people a square deal it matters not in what part of the country they are stationed." Congressman Edmonds of Pennsylvania, said: "I do not see how the policy advocated in the article will help the party. We may deny the Solid South but we will never break it." Congressman Longworth, of Ohio: "I stand for a square deal of the colored man whether he is in the North, South, East or West." Congressman McLeod of Michigan views, but yet he is the author. To question. He said: "I can hardly believe the police arrested in the article of Mr. Taft are his personal views, but yet he is the author. To my way of thinking if the police hereby was applied I think it would have a tendency to struggle condition of grande a greater discontent than Continued on Page 5 The St. Louis Argus NOTED ARCHITECT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER M. J. A. LANKFORD, MS, LLM. Prof. J. A. Lankford, the noted architect and mechanical engineer is in our city for a few days, on Professional business. Prof. Lankford is the supervising Architect of the A. M. E. Church and since his election to that office here at the General Conference in May, he has been busy looking after the church and school buildings of this connection in America and in other countries. He is designing now a large church to be built in Cape Town, South Africa, for Bishop W. T. Vernon. Prof. Lankford is a native of Missouri and the pioneer Architect of the race and has an international reputation in his line. He has many branch offices but his national headquarters, is 1448 Que St. N. W. Washington, D. C. He has a brother in this city. Prof. P. B. Lankford, a musician. During his stay here, he made a train to his old home at Potomac, Md. 1449 salaries stood that plans are being advised to build a memorial home on the old home site at Potomac. NEGRO PROMISED PROTECTION THEN BURNED AT STAKE Assured Bv Arkansas Governor He Would Be Safe. He Agreed To Return From Texas And Is Turned Over To Mob Bv Officials LITTLE ROCK, Ark., January 26. Henry Lowry, a colored man, who it was claimed had murdered a white man and his daughter, was burned at the stake, on the Mississippi River levee at Osceola. Tuesday night. Lowfy had been arrested in Texas for the murder and had agreed to return to Arkansas on condition that he be given the protection of the law. Governor McRae assured him he would be safe. Turned Over Bv Officers. The officers who had him in charge, brought him through three states and then deliberately turned him over to the mob for the heinous burning at the stake. There was absolutely no effort to prevent the mob from carrying out its plan. VILLARD MAY SPEAK HERE Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard has been invited to speak at the meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at Central Baptist Church, Sunday, Feb 6th. He reply to a telegram from officers of the local branch. Villard stated that he would reply defiantly Monday whether or not he could be present. Mr. Villard is the grandson of William Lloyd Garrison and is editor of The Nation, one of the most widely known weeklies in America. He will speak for a Jewish Woman's society in St. Louis on Monday, Feb. 7th. I. H. Bradbury, member of the State Republican Committee, will be among the Race men, whom Governor Hyde has asked to center with him regarding the distribution of political patronage. On the subject of appointments, Bradbury says, advisedly, that on account of reorganization measures it is impossible to say at this time, what the positions are that will be filled, and that no equitable distribution of the patronage of the State could be possibly filled. Bradbury will go to Jefferson City one day of next week, he said; upon an invitation from the Governor to discuss political matters. ST.LOUIS.MO.,FRIDAY.JANUARY 28,1921 MISSOURI LOSES 2 MEMBERS IN HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES Number Reduced To Four- Teen By Vote Of 267 To 76 Not To Increase Membership. Plan To Reduce South Seats Abandoned WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 26.—The House of Representatives for the second time in its history halted the decennial increase of its membership. By a vote of 257 to 76 it was determined that the house during the next ten years shall be composed of the present number of representatives, 435. Once before has the house resisted the temptation to increase its membership following a census in order to avoid the representation reduction of any state. In 1841 the house membership was reduced by ten. Under the plan of apportionment adopted today eleven states lose and eight states gain representatives, while twenty-nine suffer no change. Missouri loses two members and Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska Rhode Island and Vermont one each. California gains three, Michigan and Ohio two each, and Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Washington one each. A sectional light was started when Representative Tinkham, Massachusetts, sought to have written into the reapportionment bill the precision of the constitution which authorizes the house to reduce representation from any state which denies or abridges the right of its citizens or of the United States to vote. He held that several southern states deny their Negro citizens that right. Representatives Garrett, Tennessee and Towner, Iowa, opposed this amendment. Representative Campbell, Kansas chairman during consideration, told Timlahan he would have another opportunity to make his charge, and the house could be called to act after the apportionment now being authorized should become effective, March 23, 1623. The various states affected will have two years to redistrict themselves. Voting for representatives under the new apportionment will not take place until November, 1922. The seats of the representatives elected last November are not affected. ABOUT 7,000 COLORED ARE UNEMPLOYED HERE The Government report just issued shows that 49,350 are unemployed in St. Louis today. The report does not show how many Nogrows are unemployed. The Urban League estimates that 7,000 of our people are jobless. The records of the Employment Bureau of the Urban League show that the unemployed situation is more drastic among Nogrows this week than ever before. These results are substantiated by other employment bureaus in the city. Out of 65 telephone calls in three morning only 4 openings were made. Out of 8 placements made in one day only one man was given a job. The women were placed in domestic service and day work. This condition is practically the same as that found with other agencies in the city. In an interview with The Argus, Thursday, Mr. Buckner of the Urban League said, "Let us face the facts squarely. Many economists and writers on labor conditions are pointing to spring for great changes. People should be warned intelligently that while some relief is expected in the early spring it will certainly be much later before satisfactory readjustment is made. It is unwise to go further North to seek better jobs at this time, in fact, there should be no change in jobs at this time. The Urban League advises those now unemployed to accept a less comfortable job and save their earnings." "Some Evil Tendencies Of The Home" Bishop N. C. Cleaves of the Sixth Episcopal district of C. M. E. Church will speak at the Pine Street Department Y. M. C. A. Sunday January 20, at 4 o'clock. His subject will be "Some evil tendencies of the home." Bishop Cleaves is a man with a wide experience and is an cloaked and forceful speaker. Several sons will be remanded by Mr. Marvlan V. Luces of East SC Louis. The meeting is open to all men. GOV.A.M.HYDE SAVES NEGRO Refuses Requisition From Gov. of Tennessee ToHave Willis Lad Sent To That State For Alleged Crime Governor Hyde refused, Wednesday, to honor the requisition from the governor of Tennessee to have Alonzo Willis, 18 years old, returned to that state for trial on a crime committed there February 4, 1929. The local branch N. A. A. C.P. through C. J. Carter, became interested in the case and employed the law firm of Vaiglin and Garner to defend him. Mr. Garner appeared before the governor and presented affidavits of 12 respectable citizens of St. Louis that Willis was in the City of St. Louis on the date mentioned He also got Willis' time book from the Swift and Company, his service card and his foreman's record, all of which showed that Willis was working for Swift and Company in E. St. Louis, on Feb. 4, 1920. In addition to this proof, Mr. Garner obtained the affidavit of P. W. Sparks and Mr. Ragsalz of Swift and Co., that Willis was working at their plant in E. St. Louis on Feb. 4. With this mass of evidence before him Governor Hyde refused to honor the Tennessee governor's requisition and Willis was discharged. Loyal Braider Without Funds The N. A. A. C. P. treasurer was without funds and appealed to the public through the churches to put the care over. In the meantime the Attorney's put up the money and fought the case as though they were paid. Of the churches appealed to for a public collection, up to the time this paper went in press, the following are the only ones that have turned over any money for the Willis defense; Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, 26.02; Pleasant Green Baptist Church, $25.00; and Rey, Dunnavant's church on South Leonard, the exact amount of which we are not informed. The First Baptist Church promised a donation Sunday It has cost far more to make the defense for Willis than the Attorney's estimated at the outset, but they have met every financial step in the case with their own money where the small conations fell short and have put the job over in a "big" way. The railroad fare to Jefferson City; phone calls to Jefferson City; filling fee in the Courts here; trips to E. St. Louis, for affidavits; certified copies of records; clerk hire, two men to run over the city to get up affidavits and other evidence; deposition of Willis' mother in Mississippi and many other small items of expense cost the Attorneys about $150.00. It will be remembered that this is the second man this firm of lawyers has kept from being sent back south during the month of January. The Clarence Towns case being the first. DOUGLASS LIFE INS. PLANS TO ENTER THE STATE OF ARKANSAS Wm. H. Mosby, Secretary-Treasurer Left Last Sunday To Make Necessary Arrangements Announcement comes from the office of the Douglass Life Insurance Company of America that W. H. Mosby, Secretary-Treasurer left Sunday to spend several weeks in the state of Arkansas in interest of the Company. Mr. Mosby announced before his departure that the amount of business the company is receiving in the state of Missouri is far beyond all expectations and that numerous requests from Insurance men and race leaders of the State of Arkansas demand that the Douglass Life immediately enter that state in order that our people may receive real protection. He further stated that the good people of Arkansas have pledged their undivided support in the developing of the Company there. It is understood that the Douglass Life is also planning to enter the states of Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky as numerous requests blinding for the Company to enter those states are being made. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE STARTED BY 23D WARD IMPROVEMENT ASS'N A meeting was held by the Twenty-third Ward Improvement Association, Tuesday night, at its headquarters, 4105 Finney avenue. The election of officers was completed and a prefect organization formed. A campaign for membership has been started. The organization was established to make a light for clean politics and equal citizenship. In the meeting Tuesday, the various factions of the political developments to date and announced candidates were discussed. It was agreed that no indoorsants he made答应 all candidates are in the field and their attitudes towards the demands of the race are clearly CONDUCTOR KILLS MUSKOGEE NEGRO WITHOUT CAUSE Passenger On Street Car Murdered. Victim Called A Bandit In Order That Assailant May Escape Punishment For Crime. NO RACE UPRISING Conductor Is Arrested And In Jail. Colored People Only Ask That Murderer Pay Penalty By Law Special To The Argus MUSKOGEE, Okla. Jan. 26.—The report sent out to the daily press of the country that a colored bandit had been killed by a street car motorman and that members of the race were threatening a riot is untrue. Colored Passenger Killed. There has been no threatened race riot here. A colored man was brutally murdered by a street car conductor on Thursday night January 20th, and the Muskogee Phoenix (a Race hating sheet tried to get the world to believe a Race riot was onl which has always been against our people, made the attempt to prove the man killed was a bandit. The facts briefly stated are as follows: A street car conductor named Linn reported that seven Negroes had attacked him in the suburbs of the city, and that he shot one and the others ran away. On his return trip several officers went with him to the place of the alleged shooting and found a dead cow on the tract. After searching for the supposed bandits, and finding nothing they all started back to town, and at a crossing a passenger got on the car. The passenger was a colored man by the name of W. S. Williams. He paid his fare after some controversy as to the amount, and turned to take a seat, when some one called out "Give me that gun" and as the man turned to speak he was shot and killed by the conductor Linn. It was after wards learned that the man was unarmed. Newspaper Falsifies **Newspaper Raisins** In order to protect Linn the Phoenix started the lie that Williams was a bandit. Our people became enraged and it may be some, threats were made, but there has at no time been any danger of a riot. Linn has been arrested and is now in jail at this place charged with murder, and the preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 2. There will be no violence on our part, but we are determined to see that the secondrel Linn is punished for his crime. A POLITICAL FOG COVERS QUESTION OF APPOINTMENTS WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 26. "I have no message to the people of the South that I would not utter to all the United States." This is the heart motive of the message which President elect Harding has written at the behest of Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, to the South. Mr. Howell, it appears, is one of the prominent Southern men who is very anxious that a genuinely new era shall be opened for the Southland. The Howell type of Southerner affects to be heartily tired of the present tugged situation which they say, is operating to the great economic and business disadvantage of their section of the country. The "Race Problem" is of course, at the bottom of the entire situation. This is acknowledged on all sides by all complications of men. "What is the Republican party going to do about the South's fears in relation to the loudly expressed ambitions of its present day Negro citizens?" is the question uppermost in the minds of all Southerners. Hence the request of the editor of the Constitution. He, with other white Southerners, want to know so sincerely that they can literally note it. Mr. Harding's message has not evaded the direct question, it is declared by prominent men here, black and white, but, in his effort, he has clearly called to the attention of the South the fact that the problems of the country are not sectional in character but again with equal forces to all the powers. "Let us have success of America." Yielding to the urgent request of his many friends, and following the endorsement of the leading Colored citizens of St. Louis, Aaron W. Lloyd, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, filed his declaration as a candidate for the Board of Aldermen with the Election Commissioners, Wednesday, Jan. 25. In as much as his candidacy is subject to the Republican primary, which is to be held March 11, he paid his filing fee of thirty-six (830.00) to the Republican City Committee. At a meeting at the Pine Street Y, M. C. A. lag Friday night at which about one-hundred men and women attended, resolutions were passed urging Mr. Lloyd to enter the race. Resolution "We, the citizens of St. Louis, believing that the time is ripe for the Negroes of St. Louis to have representation and voice in the law making body of this City: "And in view of the fact that we as a group represent one-denth of the voting population, taxpayers and law-abiding citizens are justly entitled to such representation; "Also, realizing that the 17th Ward has a large majority of Negro voters, we believe this to be the logical ward to launch this movement, therefore be it "Resolved. That this is the sense of this Conference that Aaron W. Lloyd is the logical candidate, and we therefore urge him to enter the race for Member of the Board of Aldermen from the 17th Ward, and solicit the support of all good citizens who believe in justice and fairplay." At this meeting a "Lloyd for Alderman Club" was organized. Ernest Patillo was elected president. W. T. Anceli, secretary. Following the endorsement of Friday night, Mr. Lloyd's candidacy specified the endorsement of the Citizens Liberty League Thursday night by adopting the following resolution: "The Citizens Liberty League is happy to endorse the candidacy of Aaron W. Lloyd for Alderman from the 17th Ward. Mr. Lloyd was one of the organizers of the Liberty League and was its first president, serving it faithfully and successfully. In doing so the league is consistent and is noting to its avowed principles and precedents. "We believe that in Aaron W. Lloyd the 17th Ward and the whole city of St. Louis, as well, will find those qualities most to be desired in its aldermen. "We, therefore, urge all good citizens, and particularly those of the Republican party to join us with us in the support of Mr. Lloyd. We pledge ourselves to work unceasingly for his nomination and election to the Board of Aldermen." TWO WHITE MEN ASSAULT YOUNG COLORED WOMAN TWO WHITE MEN ASSAULT YOUNG COLORED WOMAN There was much indignity expressed around the City Hall Wednesday of this week, when it was learned that a warrant had been refused the police in the case of two white men who were charged with criminal assault upon a colored woman Mrs. Dessiner Turman of 223 Adams Street stated to an Argus reporter that she was passing 2715 Locust street, when one of the men called to her, saying his wife wanted a girl! to the house work, and invited her in. On entering the house she states the man shut the door and pushed her into the front room. When she protested he offered her whiskey. Then she threatened to call the police, at that time another man, entered and told her if she made an entry they would cut her throat, turning to a drawer and producing a razor. When she saw the razor she fell to her knees and begged them not to kill her but continued to light every time either of them put their hands upon her. She said that during her scuffle with the men she managed to back up against a window which she raised and fell backward, injuring herself so that she was taken to the hospital. The woman next door heard her cries and went to her rescue but the men fled. On her description, the police arrested Louis B. Keasler and Cecil Peter, (white) who resided at 2715 Locust, who admitted that they had been in the room with the woman, but denied assaulting her. When the police applied for a warrant at the Prosecutor's office it was denied the officers stating that the evidence was not sufficient to convict. The police then took the cases to police court on a peace disturbing charge. Do a change of venue the case came up in Judge Mix's Court Wednesday. After hearing the testimony of the woman and the men, Judge Mix called the men to the bench and poked them, telling them he did not believe a word they said in the case, and he believed their guilty. He then assessed the limit fine upon them of $300,000 each. The man were so glad to get off with the fine, until they did not even take an appeal, but paid the fine. The man stated that they were from Alabama intimating that colored women had no standing in court in that state. Mrs. Turman lives with her hus 25 HOMES OF NEGROES ARE DESTROYED AT MEMPHIS Accident Due To Defective Valve Spring On Dome Of Gasoline Tank Car. CHARGE OF CARLESSNESS BY WORKMAN UNTRUE Was Opening Cap With Wooden Scantling And Did Not Use Hammer---Believed Some May Have Been Burned To Death. MEMPH18. Tenn., January 28. A defective valve spring on the dome of the tank car which exploded Monday morning was the indirect cause of the resulting fire and loss of life, according to investigations carried on during yesterday, when experts accompanied by city officials visited the scene of the wreck at plant of Colyar & Co., North Front Street. In contradiction of the theory of D. L. Andrews and F. L. Hagood, inspectors for the bureau of explosives of the Interstate Commerce Commission, Mr. Newton says he learned that a chisel and hammer had not been used in removing the cap of the dome. The cap was released by the use of a 2x4 scantling, Mr. Newton says. The first reports were that the explosion was the result of a spark caused by metallic contact when Andrew McKinley, Negro workman, attempted to remove the cap of the dome with a hammer. The plant which handles petroleum products was completely wrecked by the explosion and fire following. About twenty five one-story houses, occupied by Colored people were partially or totally destroyed and eight persons are known to have been killed while more than a score were injured. The known dead are: Andrew McKinley, 23, 579², Mill Street, Roosevelt Flower, 15, 640 N. Front Street, Ethel Petty, 28, and her two daughters, Matie Lee, 16, and Charity Petty, 14 and son William Petty, 12, 54 Saffaras Street, Leslie Strong, 25, and her gangster Dorsery Strong, 56 Saffaras Street. Andrew McKinley died at General hospital Monday afternoon about 6 o'clock. He was the man who was on top of the tank car. McKinley jumped from the car at the first gush of the gas. He staggered across Front street and fell near Ed Serrar's store Front and Looney, unconscious. McKinley was 24 years of age. Roosecott Euler, aged 15, was working near the fatal car. His body was hurled 200 feet south and into the bayon which runs along the city pumping station. Both legs were broken and he sustained internal injuries which caused (Continued On Page 6) MOORE OFFERS HIS FIRST BILL Asks That Lincoln Institute Be Made State University JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. 25—Representative Walthall Moore of St. Louis, only Negro member of the Legislature, has introduced in the House his first bill, to extend the Lincoln Institute in to a State University for Negroes and appropriating 1,000,000 for this purpose. This is one of the things demanded from the eRepublicans by the race, during the last campaign but the Republican platform convention refused to include it in the platform. WHITE MAN ATTACKS GIRL, 9, 11, AND 12 YRS. Sixty Two Year Old Father Of Five Daughters Pleads Guildy And Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison John Allmond 62 years old of 1701 South Third street formerly employed at the St. Louis Cordage Mills pleaded guilty to statutory crimes against three girls 9, 11 and 12 years old, and was sentenced today in Judge Hartmann's court to five years' imprisonment on each plus a total of 15 years. Allmond said he was from Manchester. In., where he has five grown daughters. For the Fullman Company as a cleaner. They have been married for two years, and came to this city about two months ago from Oklahoma. Mississippi. The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be asked to look into the matter. GATES & MANUEL DELMAR 922 Funeral Directors LINDELL 5690 The Service We Give Is Our Best Recommendation 4107 Finney Ave. 1635 Market St. St. Louis PHONES Bomont 3149 Central 3798-L R. M. C. 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Oval Jars.....75c Tin.....90c Moonglow Hair Dressing 80s Send Postage With Mail Orders FOR. SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS Dept. A.....P. O. Box 275 Kink-No-Kink Mfg. Co., ST. LOUIS, MO. The Argus, 2341 Market St. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, JAN. 28, 1921 papers after school. The man and the offer boy are making every effort to find work. Until then, they will need assistance. Surely there are some Public Spirited Colored Cities in St. Louis who would like to help this distressed family? Twenty-five dollars a week is required. Shall we let them suffer want? Will you help them until they are able to help themselves? Send contribution to Provident Association, 2221 Locust street. Mark "Golden Opportunity—number Fifteen. The Provident Association is trying to raise $180,000 and the Negroes will be given one-fourth of this amount. DR. PHILLIPS OF NASHVILLE TAKES MEDICAL EXAM. HERE Dr. Jasper Tappan Phillips, well-known young physician of Nashville, Tenn., spent last week in the city as guest of his sister, Mrs. Lucy Stewart 4220 Finney Avenue. Dr. Phillips took the examination before the State Medical Board which convened here Jan. 18, and 19 in the Jefferson Hotel. There were 25 white applicants, but Dr. Phillips was neatly colored. It is understood the examination was the most rigid and technical ever held in this state. Dr. Phillips is well-known here and was the recipient of several social courtesies. He left Tuesday of this week for Nashville, Tenn., where he commands a good practice. Pine Street Y Cafeteria Does Record Business Last Sunday was the record Sunday at the Pine Street Department Y. M. C. A. Cafeteria. The largest number of persons which have been served since the Cafeteria opened was served last Sunday. 302 persons had their meals at the Cafeteria on Sunday. Mrs. Pearl Young expresses the confidence that next Sunday will be even a larger Sunday than heretofore. The regular roast chicken dinner with wonderfully delicious pies will be served. The Cafeteria hours are follows: Breakfast 7 to 10. Lunch 12 to 2. Dinner 5 to 8. On Sunday Dinner 1 to 7. ANNOUNCEMENT Scott and Brown, new funeral home is now located at 3015 Lawton avenue. Gus Scott, 10 years experience in embalming. Dependable motor equipment. Phone Bonont 2486. (1-28-4) NOTICE The 100 bushels of coal, given by Battle Ax Company, D. U. R. K. of P. Club, has been awarded to No. 66. A. Hawkins, manager, 2917 Morgan St. NEW CLUB ORGANIZED A meeting was held Sunday, January 23 at the residence of Mrs. Elvis Thompson, 4000 Cook avenue for the purpose of organizing a club. The club was organized and will be known as the Triangle Club. The purpose of this club is to promote social events that will be a little different from the rest. At all of our social functions, there will be some special feature. Watch for the date of our first feature dance. The officers elected are: L. Patillo, president; Elvis Thompson, secretary; Arthur Robinson, treasurer; Edward M. Jones, business manager. Darling—Who will be the best dressed or the most comical at the Murdral Gras carnival Feb. 8th. I don't know, but I am going to masque for one prize myself. "CHEER UP" COMMITTEE, H. OF J SURPRISE SICK MEMBER The Cheer Up Committee of Naomi Court No. 19, Heriones of Jericho, assembled at the residence of Mrs. Pukke Lewis Toney, #129 Lucas avenue last Thursday night, prior to a surprise which was given Mrs. Mattie L. Yaughn, 2523 Washington avenue who is a member of the organization An-abundant supply of choice and fancy groceries, with other necessities were taken to the home of Mrs. Yaughn who has been in ill health since July, suffering from a fractured arm. Her husband John Yaughn, is parrylled and for sometime has not been able to follow any definite line of vocation. RECEIPTS OF ST. RITAS SCHOOL BENEFIT We wish to extend many thanks to our friends, also to the public for their liberal donations toward our new home which we expect to pur- chase in the spring. We also extend our thanks to the Grone Soda Company for their liberal donation of twelve cases of soda. Most truly yours. Odinate Sisters: $100 Laclede avenue, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, general manager. Below, please note the following statement: Door Receipts $122.00 Expense of Hall $12.73 Music 28.00 Express 4.00 Ice 50 Janitor's service 30 Slide (for movies) 5.80 Advertising 2.45 THE LOVE LIGHT ASSOCIATION Do you want Perfect Health, Happiness, Success, Prosperity and Long life? Join The Love Light Association and become benefited. Spiritually, physically and financially. The Ideal order of the hour. Joining five $1. per month and benevolent Beneficiary to early member. Meeting every Tuesday at 8 P. M. Bios Morgan St. Dr. Chas, N. Williams, Freedmen; Mrs. Alice Hill, Secretary. Every body is going to the Grand Maquan Carnival given by the Academy Boye and Girls Maradi Gras night at Prithibha Temple. Woman's Relief Corps No.43 Holds Public Installation Col. Shaw Women's Relief Corps No. 43, held their annual public installation on the third Sunday in January at their hull, when Mrs. Mary E. Whetstone, assisted by Mrs. Bert Hagans as conductor, installed the following officers; Mrs. Cora L. Grayson, president; Mrs. Laura Bomar, S. V.; Mrs. Mattie Davis, J. V.; Mrs. Matilda Shackleford, treasurer; E. Marile Newton, conductor; Maggie Hall Asst. Hattie Webb, guard; Dora Dava Asst. Mary B. Thompson, patriotic instructor; Birdle J. Hawkins, press correspondent; Imogene Brown, secretary; Committee to visit Hut: Mrs. Mary E. Smith, chairman; Annie Hubbard, Mary Sutton, Bettie Lewis, Emma Logan, Elizabeth Owens, Mattie Gubbreth. They will visit with the soldiers who are shut in at the hut each month. Sunshine committee: Mrs. E. Marie Newton, chairman; Mrs. Annie M. Malone, Mrs. Imogene Brown, Mrs. W. L. Perry, Mrs. Francis Coates, Mrs. Alice Packard, Mrs. Birdie J. Hawkins, 4490 Cottage, Miss Emily Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Owens; Refreshments were served in abundance. AN OLD FOLK'S MIDNIGHT DANCE Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevenson of 4216 Lucky street rang the great belf of society a few days past with a servy two hour birthday party credited to Mrs. Stevenson. Plenty of everything to eat and drink. There were eight turkeys prepared and all that goes with them, and absolutely no estimate of other catables. One of the bell ringing features of society's eve was an old folk's midnight dance. This city has never witnessed a function likewise. Y. W. C. A. Memberships!! Memberships!! "A dollar, a dollar, a pretty green dollar. Just think what that dollar will do!! Twill make you a member 'till after December. Of Nineteen twenty-two. A dollar, a dollar, a pretty green dollar. Just think what a dollar will do; You can skate, sew and swim, take Bible and Gym. For a year; what a dollar will do!! You can play Ukuleles, embroider and cook. Play basketball, tennis and sing; Take shorthand and typing, and housekeeping too. A dollar' do wonderful things. If you have belonged to our Wheatley Branch. And have never thought to renew; Don't waste any time, but step right in the For your membership now is due." **Lest We Forget!!!** Ukulele club, Wednesday evening 8 to 9 o'clock. Shorthand and Typewriting Tuesday and Thursday evening 7 to 9 o'clock. Sewing and Embroidery Wednesday 7 o'clock. Cooking Tuesday evenings 7 o'clock On Sunday, January 30. Prof. Imman E. Page will address the Vesper patrons at 4:45 p. m. The choral club of St. Paul A. M. E. Church will render the special music for the occasion. The Vesper Committee is especially proud to announce this meeting to hoped that the patrons will avail themselves of the opportunity to hear this distinguished educator and the very splendid music from these trained sin- Coming Events The grandest dance of the 20th century will take place at the Python Hall. Wednesday night, Feb. 9 from 8 p. m., to 1 a. m. There will be a waltzing contest between St. Louis, Mo., and Chicago, Ill. $150.00 first prize; second $75.00. Everybody welcome. All clubs are invited. Good music by Chas. Creath's Jazz Band. Doors open at 8 o'clock sharp. Come early to avoid the rush. Admission 3kg. Come out, keep St. Louis on top. (1-21-3) EVERYBODY IS GOING Everybody is going to the second annual Pre-Lenten dance given by the Catholic Men's Club of St. Elizabeth's church at Pythian Hall, Monday eve, Feb. 7, 1921. Music by Jas. Harris' Jazzers Wm. T. Bradford, president; Edw. M. Jones, secretary. Admission 35c. (1-21-2) THE FLORIENTS The Florients! Who are they? The boys of the Orient. The Novelty Girls came out in full force to the Florient Rops dance. Monday evening last, at the Cascade, with the Peerless Boys ranging close. Both clubs were quite popular that evening. There were several other clubs represent also. Music was furnished by players of the Almack music staff and a delightful time was had by all who attended. The Floriuts were well pleased with the success of their first dance, extending thanks to all who attended. Watch for the date of the Oriental Dance at the Pythian Hall, given by the Floriats (The Boys of the Orient) Office: Geo. Tanklas, president; Webster Davis, vice president; Charleston Perkins, secretary; Geo. Roe, treasurer. You that love pleasure in its funness are asked to follow the crowd that is determined to pack the Crescent Hall, 21st and Olive streets, Thursday night, February 10, when the Crescent Club, (formerly the Shriner's Chucknall Club) will give a grand Souvenir Hall. The reputation this club has established in the past for staging smart affairs is large, of this occasion. Fashion music you ever heard. Administration 30 cents. Don't fail to attend the first Masquerade Ball of the season at Almack Dance Hall. Jefferson and Pine St., Friday night, Feb. 4. Music by Chas. Creatah's Jazz Players. Two cash prizes will be given: A $5.00 gold piece to the best dressed lady and $5.00 to the most comically dressed man. Everybody welcome. All clubs invited. Dan McKinnie, master of ceremonies: E. Austin, manager. Admission 25c. THE COSMOS CLUB DANCE "Haste thee; Nymph and bring with thee, Youthful jest and jollity." To the Cosmos Club's Pre-War dance, at Pythian Hall, Friday evening Feb. 4, 1921. Admission 25c a person. Leo B. Dickerson, president; R. Edw. Bolden, Secretary; Clarence P. Chattin, business manager. "35 SPOTS CF JOY" The Woman's Auxiliary will give an entertainment at Pythian Hall, Wednesday, February 23 for the benefit of the People's Hospital. The affair will be in two parts, opening with a stage playlet and closing with dancing. The playlet is entitled "35 Spots of Joy" and includes members of the 20th Century and Phi-Sigma Clubs in a song and dance sketch. Music will be furnished by Harris' Jazzers. The Admission will be 50 cents and the curtain will rise at 8 o'clock. Viola Gordon is manager and Almeda Palmer, musical director. SPIRITUAL CHURCH $5,000 CAMPAIGN The Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2727 Lawton avenue, has its campaign now on for 5,000 dollars. Ground on West Belle has been bought and paid for. These funds are absolutely for building purposes. To the general public: Please help us. Our solicitors are now out collecting. Headquarters are at the mother church, 2727 Lawton. J. S. Weatherford, rector; L. Cooper, secretary. PIANO RECITAL AT PORO COLLEGE FEB. 4 It shows a fine spirit 10 inspire the youth to make the most of himself. Then, attend the Fifth Piano Recital by pupils of Miss Mae E. Barrett, assisted by Mr. Richard D. Barrett (Bartitone) and others of high talent at Poro College, Pendleton and St. Ferdinand, Friday Feb. 4, at 8:30 ock, check, Admission 35c, for the benefit of People's Hospital. Come let us clear $300. Tickets for sale at Poro College Y M. C. A., Assembly Hall Office, 2629 Market and Y. W. C. A. Program Right and Left March Edward M. Pendleton Alice May, Sanford Petite March ... Geo. Wenner Marvelle Smith Tea Party York ... Edward M. Read Dore Moore Prolie in the Forest ... Roul Gabriel J. T. Finney Dreaming Blossoms ... J. M. Baldwin Maud Oswald Golden Slipper Waltz ... C. W. Kern Charlesea Shelton Tip Top March Duet ... H. Stanley Walser Anna and Essie Coleman Cavaleria Rusticana ... P. Mascagui Lois Oswald Babbling Brook ... Alice Fowler-Judd Lottie Perkins La Secret Intermezzo Pizzacato Leonard Gautler Letitia Burgess In Clover Time—Mazurka R. E. Whiting Maryetta Evans Days of Yore—Meditation H. Englemann Harold Evans Lisette Polka Caprice ... C. W. Kern Essie Coleman Traumeric ... Schumann Gladys Campbell Wild Roses Meditation ... C. W. Kern Aquilla Robinson The Butterfly ... C. W. Kern Magdalene Rieves Intermission Part II. Mona ... Stephen Adams Mr. Richard D. Barrett Charmant oiseau ... F. David From "La Perle Du Bresil." Mrs. Perle Alexander Phillips Thy Little Hands are Frozen Puccini From La Boheme Mr. Amoreaux The Fishers Duet ... Gabussi Mrs. Perle Alexander Phillips ... and Mr. Richard D. Barrett Under Four Flags March Mae E. Barrett Miss Mae E. Barrett SUMNER GRADUATES 54; MARSHALL 128 Fifty four high school pupils graduated from Sumner this week. The auditorium was crowded to the limit and many turned away, Wednesday night, at the class exercises. The theme followed was, "Finding One's Place in the world's Activities," and seven orations on the subject were given by graduates. These were interspersed with musical numbers by the pupils in chorus. The following were graduated: Commercial—Booker Talmadge Bradshaw, Mack Congress Spears, George Thompson, Russell Grant Wilkerson, Kermitt Wheeler. General—Aminda Ann Badeen, Jewell Juanita Caston, Clarence Codiner Carraway, Jr., Mae Eddings, Ruth Arnetta Goode, Anna Garland, Ellen Gunnell, Geneva Ayers Guy Edna Earl Jackson, Leona Jackson, Irina Janetta Jackson, Maudelle Olliga James, Abram McCleenny, Virgil Arthur McKnight, Viola Marshall, Bealach O'Meara, Odessa Marguerite Parker, Sydney Joseph Rose, Sauline Reynolds, Emily Russell, Dorothy M. Vashon, Blanche Elizabeth Woolfolk, Allie Wright, Juanita Ellis Slaughter. Home Economies—Bertha Augusta Burles, Carrie Freeman, Catheryn Laura Howard, Nannle Elsinura Jones, Olivie Mantele Johnson, Olivia Viola Jordan, Chiora Cather Rogerson, Zereda Elizabeth Connauella Thomas, Frankhason Valene Wheeler, Throne Martin Woods. 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There are 90 girls and 38 boys in the list as follows: Girls—Beulah Abernathy, Almira Anderson, Florence Baker, Zola Barham, Jeanette Bland, Bessie Brandon, Alma Lois Brown, Faustina Brown, Bessie Brown, Mildred Brooks, Letitia Burgess, Hortense Butler, Nainie Carlisle, Evelyn Casey, Bernice Churbills, Irene Clark, Catherine Coapes, Blanhoe Dobbs, Eunice Dobbins, Hannah Bill, Mary Dupree, Corinne Earl, Josephine Earl, Elizabeth Edwards, Courtney Eustace, Esma Gardner, Mary Graham, Gladys Gray, Lucille Gordon, Gladys Gunnell, Flora Greene, Florence Greene, Ferrazina Hall, Sarah Hawkins, Frances Hopkins, Nannie Hopson, Maggie Hamilton, Amy Holway, Bertha Jameson, Hattie Jennings, Irene Jones, Gladys Jordan, Georgia Lee Keith, Mary Kaiser, Gertrude Knuff, Roxie Lee, Elizabeth Lofton, Lidie Marshall, Ethel Mayberry, Annie Miller, Cozette Milliner, Emma Montgomery, Donia Moore, Dore Moore, Henrietta Moore, Estelle Murphy, Jullette Nichols, Jennie Oggs, Leona Orme, Frenchel O'Neal, Catherine Peoples, Annabelle Perkins, Eloise Pitts, Cecelia Ponyon, Eva Price, Viola A, Raymond, Lillian B. Reid, Thelma Reschar, Berenice Rhes, Corrine Robinson, Charlotte Sanders, Costella Shaw, Bertha Smith, Fay Smith, Ida Smith, Rowena Smith, Ophelia Stewart, Theaaster Taylor, Cora B, Thomas, Mary Lue Thomas, Beatrice Turner, Mildred Valentine, Geraldine Vaughn, Bertha Walker, Georgia Wheeler, Vivian Williams, Catherine Winston, Naomi Woodson, Ida Mae Wright, Mildred Wyatt. Boys—Everett Anderson, Charles Bailey, Clarence D. Denford, Henry Bradshaw, Clifford Brown, William Buekey, Clifford Carter, Fred Carter, Joseph Custon, Garnett Conley, Clarence Ellis, Eugene Gentry, John Harris, John Jones, George Jones, Paul King, William Love, York McKinsek, Joseph McNeal, David Mitcham, Harry Montgomery, Milton Otay, Justice Pigues, Eddie Reid, Benjamin Ridley, Cleopatra Saddler, William Scott, Arthur Sharp, Robert Simpson, John Turner, William Whitmore, Larkin Williams, Roy Williams, Julius Wilkson, Elonzo Wilson, Edgar Woodson, Willie Young, Ned Bell. REV. AND MRS. TURNER HONORED On last Tuesday evening a number of friends visited the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wm J. Turner 1459 Enright Avenue. The occasion was a surprise Pound Party. Mrs. Turner stood armaged at the host of friends and admirers who entered the lovely home while Rev. Turner, who is the presiding elder of the St. Louis District C M. E. Church came in later and was simply speechless on his arrival. He was ushered through the hall to kitchen where the table and baskets were laden with foodstuff of all kinds presented by their friends. Mrs. B. F. Hughes responded to the doe calls and Mrs. W. C. Brigdes introduced the visitors. The merry crowd was highly entertained by the Y. W. C. A. Sextet with their sweet songs. The Sextet was composed of Miss/Revour Wilson, Melson, Reservoir Harper and Mrs. Brigdes. Dr. Annanda V. Gray Brigdes Secretary Y. W. C. A. and Miss PAGE THRFIVE STOCK BED IN 30 DAYS Over and has Left 300 PAIR PANTS 200 OVERCOATS BED IN THIRTY DAYS SS OF COST Ins. 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The promoters of the affair, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Muldrew had the full support of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Persan, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. White, Mr. and Mrs P. E. Ross, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Bridges, Messrs. J. W. Francis, Robert Durvall W. H. Brown and others. A beautiful bouquet of flowers were presented by Ellen Harper. Rev. and Mrs. Turner in a few chosen words expressed their gratefulness to their friends and bid them God speed. Mr. R. O. Person acting master of ceremonies called upon Mr. W. H. Brown to respond. At the close all departed for their several homes expressing themselves as having been greatly benefited. CAIRO, LL. (L. Mullen)—Mr. Jerry Thompson of Mounds, IL, died Wednesday, January 19 and was buried Sunday. He is survived by a wife and twelve children: Frank Thomas, Scott, Mary, Violet, Roy, Oma, Bertha, Ora, Charles, Leonard and Levitt, all of whom were present except Violet. * Elder H. H. Stewart has returned from Marion, IL. * This Is The Field and Acre Of Our God; This Is The Place Where Human Harvests Grow." —God's Acre Keeping This Thought Ever Uppermost—Ever Before Them—The Founders Of Washington Park Have Considered Every Plan—Every Rule Laid Down—Every Regulation Formulated. Everything Is Planned To Present And Always Preserve Restful And Pleasing Effects—P peaceful Quit—Orderly And Careful Keeping—Freedom From Intrusion—Its Refreshing Contrast To The City's Streets And Excitement—All Preserved By Faithful Attention And Insured By Perpetual Care. Washington Park Is A Departure From The Old Time Graveyard With Its Crude Congestion Of Grave Mounds, Tombstones—All Overgrown With Weeds, Briars—In A Sad State Of Neglect. Washington Park Is In The True Sense Of The Word A Garden Cemetery Or Burial Park And Will Remain For All Time To Come. A Beautiful Place Of Public Generation And Interest—Saved To The Memory Of The Dead Forever. Protective Lot Buyers Will Be Taken To The Grounds In Automobiles, Make Appointment By Letter Or Telephone. Olive 7825 Central 1195 OFFICE 806 Chestnut St. Devoted Exclusively To The Best in Photoplays and Music. Open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. "THE SYMBOL OF THE UNCONQUERED" A mighty Epoch Of The Screen in 8 Sensational Reels, more crowded with Action, Love, Intrique, and Suspense than Any Photoplay Mischeaux ever Produced A RACE SCREEN CLASSIC NOW SHOWN IN THE BEST THEATRES THROUGH THE COUNTRY SPECIAL TUESDAY—"While New York Sleeps" William Fox's Greatest Picture BOB RUSSELL CLOSES BIG ENGAGEMENT WITH ROLLICKING FARCE COMEDY AT THE B. W. There is a wealth of fun in "Toby's Braches." In fact the show at The Booker Washington Theatre this week in a grand climax to nine weeks of real photosome fun, good novelies and lively music that rings in the ears. The play is really the production of "Trouble in theey," which could not be produced a few weeks back because of the illness of Mr. Russell. There is "trouble a plenty." In various much, but centers around "Toby," who decided to put his pay; or a part of it, in his working pants, hid from his wife. Toby made the mistake of changing clothes and forgetting the coin. His wife needed money and sold the pants. What happens after that is sufficient to keep the audience screaming with hilarity to the end, when Toby finds his clothes on a dude in the audience. The production is replete with breezy specialties. A special feature is the appearance of Miss Elosee Johnson in "The Vamp." This little actress is the personification of grace and art. Her acting this week is of the rarest type and her radiant work is well appreciated by the audience. She is assisted by Freddie La Joy, who has established himself in the hearts of the theatre goers as a versatile character artist of finished ability. Other features in the specialty offerings are a "Baby Deil" firestation by Fairchilda, Simmy and LaJoys assisted by some of the vamps; Simmy in an eccentric buck dance; a quartette of girls in choruses that get a number of enchores and the company in several good song and dance numbers. Engagement Closes Sunday Sunday night will see the close of this engagement of Bob Russell and his company which, will be divided into two sections, one going to Memphis and the other to Detroit. It will be to an end nine weeks of entertaining of the best on the Colored theatre stage. Nine weeks without a taint of snut or suggestiveness to offend even the most faintious. Mr. Russell has raised the standard of the stage here. He has shown an ability to be faceless without resorting to the canastic depths of infamous burlesques and he will ever be remembered and appreciated. Vanderville Next Week A program of good vanderville has been booked for next week beginning Monday. It will include Wells and Wells, the premier trapease performers: Davenport and Davenport in an alignment of latest musical and comedy favorites: Boatner and Boatner in a cycle of nonsense; and Garnett Warbington in a love comedy specialty. The lineup bids fare to be Boatner. LAJOY A REAL ARTIST The engagement of the Bob Russell company at The Booker, Washington has served to introduce a number of talented and promising performers who well deserve special mention. Perhaps the most conspicuous of these is Freddie Laloy. This performer has shown a versatility, as a character artist, that classes him without a peer. He is not new to St. Louisans, having appeared here at various times in vaudeville. He was born in Marion, Indiana and has spent seventeen, of his nearly thirty-nine years, on the stage. He is not only an actor of established ability but a manager and producer at well. He is a close student of the art and finds pleasure in trying to please others. St. Louisans have grown to appreciate his work and regret to see him leave The Booker Washington stage. His stay here has given an opportunity to display his real ability, with credit to the forefair of Mr. Russell, and the patrons will welcome his return at any time in Chara Smith may be called a Russell discoverer so far as St. Louisians are concerned. She has been a drawing card during the company's stay here. Her songs have an individuality that place her in a class by herself. Tangart Harttraves, St. Louis' world healing dancer, was booked as a feature at the big Missouri Theatre last week. H. M. Lankford, the trombonist, who is filling an engagement at the Hippodrome Theatre in Shreveport, is spending a few days with his mother in R. Louis. J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON AND COMPANY TO BE AT THE "Y" SATURDAY J. Kosamund Johnson and his company of five entertainers are a leafing texture at the Orpheum Theatre this week where where Negro patrons are not wanted, but this will not prevent the race from enjoying the work of one of its best performers. They will appear at the Pine Street Department Y. M. F. A. Saturday night. The program will be in the form of a public reception to Mr. Johnson and his artists at which time they will render the entire act as given at the Orpheum Theatre. Mr. Johnson stands at the head of the list in the matter of musical production and as the First Dispatch in the issue of Monday said, "His act is in a clash by itself." Mr. Johnson was formerly of the Cole and Johnson Company and in the author of a number of popular songs including "Since you went away," which is new being sung by John McCormack. The reception and entertainment will be open to the public as long as the seats last, then the doors will be closed. While Mr. Johnson will not reach the Association until later a preliminary program will begin at 8:19. Extraordinary Engagement THIS SATURDAY and SUNDAY, JAN. 29-30 NOTABLE CAST OF COLORED PLAYERS A High Class Photoplay Filled With Heart Interest From Start To Finish IN SEVEN PARTS SATURDAY, JAN. 29 "The Restless Sex" A PARAMOUNT SPECIAL Showing The Weakness Of One Sex and the Consequent Results To The Other. A GREAT PICTURE also the 5th Episode of "FANTOMAS" AND COMEDIES NEW "T A Oscar Mischaux SPECIAL TUE THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, JAN. 28, 1921 A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY Also the "VEILED MYSTERY" AND COMEDIES COMING 'MIDSUMMER MADNESS' Oscar Mischeaux of Chicago, the producer of "The Brute" presents His Newest and Greatest All Negro Cast Photoplay EVERY TUESDAY And FRIDAY A PARAMOUNT PICTURE also THE SENSATIONAL WILD ANIMAL SERIAL THE SON OF TARZAN AND COMEDIES THEATRE 2110 Mar pen from 10 a. DAY, FEB. 3 AN'" ays Remember. FRIDAY, FEB. 4 Market S om 10 a.m. to 11 Market Street 0 a.m. to 11 p.m. VIVIAN MARTIN IN "The Innocent Market Street Near Jefferson Avenue Newly Remodeled and Decorated AY, JAN. 29-30 CONQUERIE with Action, Love, Int Produced THROUGH THE COUNTRY= Fox's Greatest P AN. 29-30 IQUERED" Action, Love, Intrique, ced H THE COUNTRY 's Greatest Picture ER-FEATURE---THURS., I h Will You Have—The Girl Who The Girl Who Thinks She Loves ASIONALLY Y g The Famous Heart ATURE---THURS., FEB. 3 You Have—The Girl Who Loves Who Thinks She Loves You, Or ONALLY YOURS Famous Heart Palpitator Which Will You Have—The Girl Who Loves You, The Girl Who Thinks She Loves You, Or The fascinating story of a man who made love so well that his bashful friends called on him for aid, with startling results. WHIMSICAL . . . FLIRTATIOUS . . . TANTALIZING He proposed when he thought she was dying; then she got well and he reneged WEDNESDAYS Novelty Nights THURSDAYS Instruction Nights ADMISSION FREE On Mondays and Thursdays Except Holidays SUNDAY January 30 A STIRKING STORY OF THE SEA William Fox presents WILLIAM FARNUM in The Scuttlers Music Under Direction of MISS MARIE HARRIS The Organist AMUSEMENTS—SPORT (Continued from Page 4) THE CRITERION — Bert Lytell in "The Price of Redemption" will be the feature at the Criterion Theatre this Saturday. It is an absorbing story with its scenes laid for the most part in the heart of India and tells the gripping story of a man who became a hero through a deed of desperate bravery, and then after a wealthy, though unhappy marriage, sinks to the depths of degradation in darkest India. His redemption thru the love of his little child provides the picture with its tremendous heart appeal. On Sunday, this theatre will show Tom Mix in "The Texan". It is a picture "of the cattle country and the mountains—a red-blooded, romantic story of the great open spaces, of men who do things and of women who are brave; a tale at once turbulent and tender, impassioned but restrained." It is rich in romance, sensational in incident and abounds in the daring feats for which the star is noted. THE MOVIE — On Saturday and Sunday this theatre will offer Oscar Mischau's latest all Negro Cast Photoplay, "The Symbol of The Unconquered," which has taken St. Louis by storm after breaking all records at Memphis, Tenn. It has a heart interest love story and deals with an effort to swindle a Colored man out a supposed worthless tract of land on which oil has been discovered. To carry out this scheme the Klu Kux Klan is resorted to, and they are seen at the hour of midnight, robed in white, like ghosts, and with fiery torches. They fail in their effort, however, and the colored man becomes a millionaire thru his royalties on oil. On Tuesday the Movie will show the big spectacular drama "While New York Sleeps." THE STAR—The big, all colored picture "In the Depths of Our Hearts" will be featured at the Star Theatre this Saturday and Sunday. It is a drama that deals with caste, falsely based on color, within our race. Its story is most interesting and absorbing and leaves one with much to ponder over. The big super-feature at this theatre next Thursday will be Lew Cody in "Occasionally Yours." The story deals with present day society life and lends itself to beautiful stage settings. Artistic lighting effects and elaborate interiors abound, the spectator being carried into scenes of unusual luxury and richness, one showing a studio full of pretty and shapey models is particularly attractive. Mr. Cody takes the part of a young man, a dilutante in art, who lives alone except for his dog and his valet in his apartment studio in a picturesque corner of New York. His peculiar ability for getting into amorous entanglements furnish a good deal of the humor and pathos of the story. THE COMET — Among the week's features at The Comet will be William Farum in "The Scuttlers" on Sunday. It is a story of the sea, full of thrills and beauty. A dark 250 feet in length was chartered for the ship scenes, as was also a private raft which takes the shipwrecked persons from a desert island. Many of the scenes are in the galley and the hold of the boat. The "Nipper Cast's" saloon, a famous place on the Barbary coast also is reproduced in the picture. On Thursday, The Comet will present Lois Weber's Paramount picture, "To Please One Woman." It is the story of a man who tried to win a woman by showering gifts upon her. It portrays the fate such a man meets when the object of his affections is a selfish and unappreciative woman. His efforts to please her only make her more and more unreasonable in her demands. In her quest for pleasure, she does not hostitate to shatter other people's romances, and her high handed career leaves a wake of unhappiness and intrigue, until at last she meets a fitting reward. THE JEST-A-MERE — On Sunday and Monday the Jest-a-Mere Theatre will show, "The Stealers." The story deals with the blasphemous conduct of a minister of the gospel who turned crook to spite God for the sufferings he considered the Lord had visited upon him. His wife stolen from him by a former rivak, he gives up his church and becomes a wandering evangelist, speaking wherever he is permitted to pitch his tent. While he holds the audience through the sheer power of his eloquence, men and women conederates more among the worshipers, separating them from their cash and jewelry. The minister regarded his plan of revenge as a great joke on God. How he came to learn that to defy God was beyond the puny power of one of his earthly vassals and how his faith was restored in the dramatic and sensational climax of the story, a climax never to be forgotten, once it has been seen. Another big feature at this theatre will be "A baggar in Purple, on Wednesday and Thursday. It tells of the life ambition of a man to reach the position where he would have the power to crush another and avenge the death of a mother. The two men run rival paper concerns. Their struggles for supremacy bring on a series of troubles and present an interest and thrilling story. THE PENDLETON — All the world was thrilled last summer over the great horse race between Sir Barton and Man of War. The contest was way up in Canada and the masses of the people had to be satisfied with reading about the historical victory of the famous American horse. Now the ending race may be seen by everyone. It will be shown in "The Hake of the Age" at the Fendleton Theatre this Saturday and Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, Pauline Frederick will be seen in "Madam X" at this theatre. Turned out into the streets through the unjust suspicions of her husband, denied the dearest privilege of a mothers heart, the right to see her son—Jaequaline Florent maintained the sacred traditions of motherhood even though the wife of a sterile life returned her weary bookings. Her husband, grown in political influence, became BIG ATHLETIC CARNIVAL At Pine Street Department Y. M. C. A. THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 29 Hary Carry in "Sundown Slim" This SATURDAY and SUNDAY, JAN. 29-30 "The Race of The Age" Between SIR BARTON and MAN OF WAR COMPLETE FROM START TO FINISH Also Wm. Fox's Thrilling Detective Serial EXTRA SPECIAL-SATURDAY, JAN. 29 BERT LYTELL in "The Price of Redemption" The Story of an Outcast Young English Gentleman, beaten into the Mystic Hot Heart of India, and of how he fought back to the high Station in Life whence he came ALSO GOOD COMEDY AND OTHER SUBJECTS the judge of a Paris criminal court and strangely enough Jacqueline's murder of a blackmaller who would have ruined his career brought her before his bar of justice for punishment. Another cruel twist of fate and Raymond Florist, her son, was its piteous battle. The mother replaced before the bar in her defense. And here the tragic triangle fought ogazed her husband in the stern justice before her but her eyes did not perceive her son. When the truth came, when her woman's honor was vindicated, death gave her peace. FARMERS DANCE AT MANHATTAN CAFE TONIGHT, FRIDAY Crescent Club Will Introduce New Dance Next Tuesday Night The first of the novelty dances will be given at the Manhattan Cafe this Friday night, January 28. It will be a "Farmer's Dance." Those attending will dress as farmers and two cash prizes will be awarded the clubs turning out the most rural characters. Country dances and tunes will be featured such as "Turkey In the Straw" and "Chicken Real." On Friday Feb. 4, the novelty dance will be "Kidland," with prizes. Crescent Club Next Tuesday New York City Crescent Club will introduce their new dance in the competition how going on at this place. Among the clubs that will introduce new popular dances in the future are: "The Tripple C Boy," "The Fierent Club" and the Hawaiian Club. The name given to the new dance last Tuesday was: "The 20th Century Fox 'Trut.'" It scored a big hit with the large gathering. BOXING SHOW AT DOUGLASS HALL IS A SUCCESS. ANOTHER TO BE STAGED TUESDAY THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, JAN. 28, 1921 Finney: Whittier DAY, JAN. 29 "Down Slim" MAN CAFE Winney DLE SUNDAY, JAN. 29-30 of The Age" MAN and MAN OF WAR START TO FINISH Welling Detective Serial Thomas" TRACTIONS SUNDAY "The Westerners" With Roy Stewart ERIO ed. Always A SPECIAL—SATU ERT LYTELLE ce of Red an Outcast Young English O ot Heart of India,—and of ho n in Life whence he came GOOD COMEDY AND OTHER 6 pounds; Kid Chancey of New York vs Kid Mongo, 6 pounds; and a 4 round Midget Bout between "Paper Weights." "Y" TO HAVE INDOOR TRACK MEET AND AN ATHLETIC CARNIVAL SAT. FEBRUARY 12 All the Athletes are looking forward to the Big Indoor Track Meet and Athletic Carnival to be held February 12th. Prizes will be given the winners in individual events and the highest point winners in all events. Let's keep that date open for a Big Athletic Feat. The Meet is thrown open to any Athletes in the city. The events are: High Jump, Standing Broad and Running Broad Jump, Shuttle Reay Race by Teams, Boxing Game and a Big Basket Ball Game. Competition will be keen between Summer High, Lincoln, Community Center, E. St. Louis "Y", St. Louis Public Schools and unattached individuals from the city. This promises to be the event of the season, so reserve that date. Entries may be made at "Y" Desk and tickets may be bought now. "BARONETT BEES" ORGANIZE BASKETBALL TEAM The Baronet Tebes is the name of basketball team, recently organized, by a group of young colored men. Edward E. Clay is manager and says his team claims the championship of St. Louis and will defend it against all challengers. The average weight of the Baronet Tebes is 148 lbs, but they are drawing no weight-line. They promise a square deal to all comers. Mr. Clay can be addressed At The Pine Street Y. M. C. A. BOSTON AND KNOXVILLE SAID TO HAVE LINED UP WITH THE OUTLAW LEAGUE Charlie Mills Denies He Has Signed Charleston For The Giants The new Continental baseball league announces it has lined up two colored clubs, the Boston Tigers and Kimoville Giants. Secretary Riley has been angling for Rabe Poseur's American Giants during the past week. It seems to be an effort to break up the Negro organization but there is not the remotest chance. A report in one of the daily papers that President Mills of the St. Louis Giants had already signed Oscar Charleston, the sensational outfielder, and Joe Hewett, second baseman, was denied this week. St. Louis has a good chance to get these stars, but Mills states that no deal as yet been closed. Mills also says that the dates and places of games during the Giants southern trip and training have not been decided upon. The team plans to get its preliminary work out at Clarksdale, Miss. U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY JOINS VIRGINIA IN CANCELING HARVARD Associated Negro Press. BOSTON, Mass. Jan. 26—Harvard has its foot squarely on the neck of racial discrimination, by refusing to meet the University of Virginia and the U. S. Naval Academy in the dual track moets which had been arranged with those schools. Of recent years it has become popular for northern universities to play southern teams. But two of the best point winners on Harvard's track teams are Colored boys. When notified of this fact by Harvard's graduate manager, who added that the team would not come without them, The United States Naval Academy, a government school, supported by taxes paid by both white and Colored citizens, but said to be strongly pro-southern, joined the Virginia University in accepting Harvard's cancellation. SENATORS DISAGREE WITH EX-PRES. TAFT Continued From Page One now exsils. I fact, I believe you must give the colored people regardless of geographical conditions, every opportunity to progress and we cannot do that by disburaging them because some people in the South object on account of color. It is unjust and will only sow the seed of discontent in this generation that will be reaped by the next. Congressman Hamilton Fish of New York: "To my way of thinking the article is all wrong. It is most imminent. It is not which served themselves with harm. I know that the majority of those were from the South. Quite a number of them went back to the States of their birth to live and SATURDAY, FEB. 12—8 P. M. Boxing, Shadow Boxing, Games, Rope Skipping; Indoor Track Events and Races—Between Sumner High, Lincoln High, E. St. Louis "Y", Community Center and St. Louis Public Schools. ALSO—BASKET BALL. ADMISSION—Ladies and Gents 25cts. 1000 Comfortable Seats. TOM MIX in "The Texan" East met West, both wanted the girl, both were real men; which Triumphed? This Romance of Texas Will Astonish You. ALSO—"THUNDERBOLT JACK"-and- Pathe Comedy SUNDAY MATINEES 4 To 7 P.M. WHITE'S ORIENTAL JAZZ BAND 4264 Finney Avenue OUR NEW HEATING PLANT —TUESDAY, FEB. 1 "Adam X" NATIONAL PLAY IN YEARS at once had been a Beautiful woman, at a consuming love for the son she rose, when he was in trouble, armed and him, makes an inspiring story. BOWING TUESDAY "Flaming Disk" Good Subjects ATRE 264 St. Loury. 1000 Co. SUNDAY TOM M "The T" A ROLLICKING, THE East met West, both war men: which Triumphed? T Astonish You. ALSO—"THUNDERBOLT J through constant contact with these men under every conceivable hardship I feel that they are capable of holding their position that would be tendered them. "You can quote me as saying I am with the colored people every inch of the way." Political Fog Covers Appointments Continued From Page One canism," he declares in another instance of the "message." In the matter of Southern appointment, Mr. Taft is the only leading Republican who has, worried himself with the fear that Mr. Harding may so forget the Southern tradition that he will appoint Negroes to first-class Federal positions in the South. Why, so long has been able to answer intelligence. Up-to-date the President-elect has said nothing which would indicate his attitude in the matter of appointments outside of his cabinet, and a good deal of this has been tentative nature. Henry Lincoln Johnson is on the ground, but he has nothing to say about the question of appointments Henry Lincoln may be playing "possum" no one knows. But he is keeping mum, just the same, and sawing wood, maybe. Dr. Emmett Scott declares he is not in politics and therefore has nothing to say about appointments* In fact everybody is up in the air on this all-important point and the result is a political fog so dense and thick one can almost cut it with a knife. In the meantime, Mr. Harding has laid aside the affairs of the state for the moment and is playing golf in the balmy climes and under the blimp skies where federal appointments are not heartily in evidence and the only Negro appointments that he has to worry about are the caddies who carry his clubs around the links. GREAT SECRETS Roots, herbs, loadstones, magnetic sands, oriental lucky stones, black arts withrafting. Formulas for making medicine to treat all kinds of diseases, wonderful Pew Wow Hair Grower, the Underground Treasure Book, the Magic Hair Blun, Mirror Key of Almon, Talamon, Silent Friend, 6th and 7th Books of Mouse, etc. Write exploring 5c for Book of Recipes, Address K. D. WENTER CO., Bar ML Mint. "A Beggar in Purple" ARE RICH MEN HUMAN? Cold, merciless in business, he had a warm heart. This kid was his pal. Years age at his mother's grave he had sworn to make his enemies pay. And this lad whipped the memory into action. WHY WAS HE A BEGGAR IN PURPLE? Also-3rd Episode of "THUNDERBOLT JACK" A Good Chance For Profitable Investment TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF ST. LOUIS, MO. Our traveling representatives have been late in reaching your town and we doubt if they will be able to see you before our books close on February 10th. This advertisement, therefore, is to give you, your friends and business associates, an opportunity to share in the honor of being amongst the organizers of this, the greatest movement in colored history. Organized Finance is the Power ruling the World today. Without organized finance no people can develop common respect, protect their interest or secure a proper share in the prosperity of the country. The very centre of organized finance is the Stock Exchange. The Harlem Stock Exchange will provide a market where the stocks colored people have invested in can be sold or a loan secured on same. It will encourage enterprise and protect investors against sellers of worthless stocks. Further it will train men of our race in the arts of finance and trading, and provide a direct market for products of colored origin. Shares in the Exchange at present sell at $5.00 per share for either the 8 per cent preferred stock or the common stock. As the Exchange gets its income from commissions on the sale and purchase of stock, brokers dues, charges for listing, etc. it runs no business risks. Whilst, therefore, you are guaranteed a dividend of 8 per cent yearly, no doubt the dividend will be much larger, thus making this investment one of the safest and most profitable ever offered our race. Branches of the Exchange are being established in several cities having large colored populations. The Philadelphia branch is run under the auspices of a syndicate headed by B. Gale (the well-known promoter), E. C. Brown and A. P. Sievens (the great bankers), etc. We want all the best minds amongst the colored people to behind this movement, and therefore, urge your forward subscription blank below along with remittance without delay. I hereby subscribe to ..... shares of 8 per cent preferred and ..... shares of common stock of the Harlem Stock Exchange at $5.00 per share and enclose you $..... to cover the subscription. Lyons and Moran in "ONCE A PLUMMER" also 12th Episode of "RUTH OF THE ROCKIES" THE CRESCENT CLUB Will Introduce THEIR NEW DANCE TUESDAY NIGHT, FEB. 1 In Competition for the Cash Prize To Be Given To The Club introducing the Most Popular Dance. ue Open HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND OUR T MOST COMFORTABLE IN THE CITY WEDNESDAY Thomas Inee Presents ENID BENNETT in PAGE FIVE B. 12—8 P, M. Skipping; Indoor Track High, Lincoln High, E- St. St. Louis Public Schools. ON—Ladies and Gents 25cts. D., THURS., FEB. 2-3 "in Purple" EN HUMAN? warm heart. This kid was his pal. had sworn to make his enemies pay. action. MGGAR IN PURPLE? HUNDERBOLT JACK" FRIDAY, FEB. 4 Gladys Walton in "PINK TIGHTS" also—2nd Ep.-George B Seitz in "VELVET FINGERS" SPOT LIGHT NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY NOVELTY DANCE FEATURE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FEB. 4—"KIRLAND DANCE" in 2:30 Daily THEATRE IS NOW ONE OF THE THURS.-FRI. William Fox Presents WILLIAM FARNUM in A Stirring Sea Story with A Gigantic Insurance Swindle The Story Of A Daring Slenth, A Charming Maid, a Sinking Ship, a Desert Island. ALSO "SON OF TARZAN" MAGAZINE . . . and . . . NEWS KLIN AVE. to Play Theatre Best Music COMING SATURDAY, FEB. 5 "The Symbol of the Unconquered" ce For e Investment NS OF ST. LOUIS, MO. es have been late in reaching will be able to see you before RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. FOR SALE — Two and one half ton Truck; good terms. Call Forest 4805-W. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms; southern exposure; heat and bath; telephone service, 4333-a Enright avenue. (1-28-22). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms with modern conveniences. 4179 West Belle. Phone, Lindell 5311-J. (1-28-4) DRESSMAKING — Silk shirts made to order. Reduction on three to six shirts. Madras shirts included. Ready made any size. Work guaranteed to be perfect. Lindell 6152-W; 4352 Cook avenue. Mrs. Louise Ferguson. FOR RENT — 2 or 3 unfurnished rooms to nice quiet respectable people only. Apply 2915 Lucas Ave. WANTED — Position by experienced manicurist or pianist. Call Lindell 6254-R. (1-28-2) ROOM AND BOARD — For gentlemen; electric light; furnace heat and bath. Call Lindell 5656-M (1-28-4). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms to gentlemen only; in private family. 4028-a West Belle Place, Lindell 3705-W. (1-28-4). LADIES—Mrs. Meyers wants to tell you how to increase your beauty, also how to earn good money in an easy pleasant way in spare hours. Write her today. Mrs. M. Meyers, 237 Court street, Dept. 26, Memphis, Tennessee. FOR RENT—Three unfurnished rooms, second floor. 3400 School St. (1-28-2) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room with gas, to young gentleman. 400 South Garrison avenue. (1-28-2) FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms, 8600 per week; no children. Call after 5 p. m. Wilkins, 4217 W. St. Ferndale. (1-28-2) FOR RENT Neatly furnished room for couple employed or retired gentleman; heat and phone service. 421 Finney avenue. (1-28-2) FOR RENT—Small furnished room for working girl. Lindell 2421 R at 4353 Cook avenue. (1-28-1). FOR SALE—The contents of a three room flat, 3 rooms and bath may be rented also. 4239 West Belle Pl. (1-28-2). FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room; heat and all conveniences. 3968 West Belle. Phone Lindell 2936. (1-284). FOR RENT—Furnished room to gentlemen only. 3961 Cook. (1-7-4) POSITION WANTED—By experienced chauffeur and automobile mechanic. Call Lindell 3163 R. (1-14-4) CARPENTER—See D. S. Green for kinds of carpentering. 6226 West Ave. (1-14-4) LADIES—will grow your hair from 4 to 12 inches in 4 to 6 months, and correct any hair disorders. Men treated. Send stamp for information sheet, and particulars. Harry Hannibal, Hair Specialist, 2121 Albemarle Road, Desk W. Brooklyn. N. Y. (1-21-4) FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentleman, 4339 West Belle Place. (1-21-4) FOR RENT—Two furnished or un-furnished rooms, single or en suite, with heat. 4267 West Belle. Phone Lindell 2964-W. (1-21-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room with hot bath, furnace heat; free Bell phone. Call Lindel 5837-R. 4184 West Belle. (1-21-2.) FOR RENT— Neatly furnished rooms; modern convenience. Phone Lindell 4827-W, 4247 Cook. (1-21-2). FOR RENT— Furnished room in private family; all modern conveniences, Gentlemen or man and wife, Forest. 8066-J. (1-28-4) MRS. H. TAYLOR, MILLINER Ladies hats made in all the latest styles; work done at reasonable prices with a guarantee. Give us a call. Mrs. H. Taylor, Lindell 4387-M 4221-a West. St. Perdinand. (1-21-4) BOARDERS WANTED—By day or week; first class meals, breakfast and supper. Call and make arrangement. 4145 Finney Ave. (1-21-2) FOR RENT— Neatly furnished rooms, heart and electric; hot water, men only. 4149. N. Leonard. (1-24-4) FOR SALE—Tailor Shop. Good Location and established business. Mostly Old work. Nine years in one place. Address Box 44, ST. Louis Argus. 1-21-3 FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms all conveniences. Call Lindell 4850 (11-12-ind.) FOR RENT—One nice large furnished, for couple employed or refined gentleman; all conveniences. steam heat. 415 West Belle. Lindell 2863 R (1-7-4) FOR, RENT—Front Room, Modern Convenience, Rent Reasonable, 3841 Cook, Phone, Lindell 535, 1 28-21 FOR SALE SNAP: 10 rooms single flat modern. 42xx Cook, double garage; rented $85.00 per month; price $4600. 9 room brick modern 41xx Finney, price $3700. You must act quick to get one of these bargains. WOODY JACOBS REALTY CO. 1106 N. Sarah, Lindell 1880. WANTED — — 12 GIRLS Twelve girls between the ages of six and ten years, for a private class in fancy dineing. Inquire Mrs. Ed. Fagg, 1210a Jones street, or call Lindell 3029-R. No child permitted to class without parent or guardian on applying for application. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. 3102 Washington Ave. (1-14-4) FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front room. Colfax 1763-R. 4231 W. Labadie Avenue. (1-14-4) FOR RENT—Nicely furnished hall room, gentlemen only. Phone service. 819 N. Ewing (1-14-4) FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front rooms, hot and cold water; gas and all modern conveniences. 3129 Franklin avenue. (1-14-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room first floor, with all modern conveniences. Lindell 4109 J. 4104 Cook (1-7-4) FOR RENT—Unfurnished room, third floor; phone service and electric light. $2.50. 4142 Cook Ave. (1-7-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Call Lindell 4850. (1-7-4) FOR RENT—Furnished room, third floor, suitable for young men. 3516 Laclede Ave., Phone, Lindell 1241-W. (1-7-4) FOR RENT—One furnished room, second floor front with or without heat Also a Garage with rooms above. 3422 Morgan St. (12-24-ind) FO RRENT—Furnished room with all conveniences. Mrs. Arrington. 3410 Pine St. (12-10-ind) LACE CURTAINS—Laundered, 50 cents per pair. Mrs. Taylor, 3345 Morgan street. (7-16-ind.) TYPIST—Desires copy work at home Letters, Sermons, Plays, Etc. Mrs. E. C. Dyer, 42S4A W. Lucky St. 8-68 Choice Homes For Sale My motto: A Square Deal or No Sale. Choice homes east or west of Grand avenue. All kinds, all sizes and all prices. Buy from me, else both will lose money. I specialize in securing homes for Colored people, and fixing up papers safely for them. I will save you, money and from trouble. Church property secured. Fire. Tornado. Plate Glass and Automobile insurance. Collection of rents a specialty. Phones: Office Olive 4652, Residence, Bomont 408W. C. M. MOQRE, Realty Dealer 204 North Fourth Street BURIAL PERMITS O. E. McDuffie, 3 months, 413 Mont- rose. Minnie Farrington, 54, 2944 Scott Aminie Forest, 40, 2134 Cass. Mary L. Deiss, 15, 4323 Cozlan. E. Evans, 52, 1018, 23rd. P. Graham, 69, 2200 Clark. H. Taylor 40, 2636 Carr. L. J. Washington 64, 4257 Cote Brill lance. T. Reynolds 31, 3138 Franklin. J. Cunegin 16, 1924 Wash (rear) MRS. WORTHINGTON PASSES AWAY Mrs. Elizabeth Worthington formerly of 29 Johnson St., passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 1921 at People's Hospital. She was the oldest member of All Saints Episcopal Church, having lived far beyond her 90th year. She was brought to St. Louis by her family at the age of four, from Virginia and has resided here ever since. In 1862 she was married into the Worthington family. Now survived by Mae E., and Richard D. Barrett, Charles Carraway. Jr. and Jennie Motley Brown of Kansas' City, Kans. Body will lay in state Saturday afternoon All Saints Church where the funeral will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. All friends are invited to attend. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. W. P. GRAHAM DIES Mr. W. P. Graham, father of J. E. Graham, of the Robinson-Blocker Printing Co. died in this city on the 19th inst., at the age of $9. Mr. Graham was born in North Carolina, where he finished his education. He went to Georgia while quite a young man, where he was well-known as an allround machinist. He was a prominent Mason and K of P. of his State. His remains were accompanied south by his daughter, Mrs. Laura Gardner of 2220 Clark avenue. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Lucy Graham, and seven children to mourn his death. MRS. PLORENCE MARSHALL DIES Mrs. Florence Marshall. On S. Leonard, died on Thursday at 9:30 P. M. Mater an illness of six weeks, and visited on the 29th From the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. Rhodes of Clayton conducted the funeral services. The 563 offerings were many and beautiful, which completely covered the casket and grave. Mrs. Marshall was the only daughter of Mrs. Jennie Pitts. 700 N. Ewing. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our friends and relatives for their kindness and sympathy shown as in the loss of our dear husband son and brother, Robert Moore. We wish to thank Rev. J. K. Parker for his consulting words, also Golden Gate Lodge No. 23 of East St. Louis, IL., and Undertaker A. L. Beal for his prompt service. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, JAN. 28, 1921 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for kindness shown us in the loss of our mother, Margaret Ott, and for the beautiful floral designs and Mr. A. L. Beal, the undertaker for his e:client service. Yours in sorrow, DAUGHTER AND SONS. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and profound gratitude to the many friends for their words of sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our devoted husband and father, Edward Evans, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. Yours in sorrow. MRS. LIZZIE EVANS, wife and daughters. CARD OF THANKS We desire herewith to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy, and the beautiful floral offering tendered us during the hour of sadness, occasioned by the loss through death of my dear beloved husband and son, Tom Reynolds. We wish also to thank the Rev. T. H. Nolar for his prayer and kind words of consolation and A. L. Beal, undertaker for the excellent service rendered. The Bereaved Family. IN MEMORIAM SANFORD A. HUTT 1899 1918 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Little Estella Thompson, who departed this life Jan. 22, 1919. You are gone but not forgotten Nor shall you ever be; As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee. If we had seen you at the last, And held your dying hand; And heard the last sigh from your heart, We would not feel so bad. We did not know the pains you had, We did not see you die; We only know you went away, And never said good-bye. Mary Poston, grand mother; Mrs Stella Sneed, aunf. IN MEMORIAM In sad remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Minerva Martin, who departed this life, Jan. 31, 1920. Sad and sadden was the call. When you passed away form us all; We never thought that on that day, You would be called so far away. O. how lonely when I am thinking. Of the grave so far away; Where they buried our dear mother, Just one year ago to-day. Now my life is full of sadness, And my eyes always with tears; To think of all the lonesomeness. Through all the coming years It was our Saviour who called dear mother, We know his will shall be done, We will meet you some day mother; He will call us one by one. Sadly missed by husband and child dren. LEONA MARTIN WATKINS, daughter. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear daughter, Jessie Hunter, who departed this life two years ago, Jan. 24, 1919. In the grayeyard softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave; Lies the one I loved so dearly, In her silent lonely grave. Memories of you my darling. Around your mother sweetly cling; Gone, but not forgotten. MATTIE HUNTER. Mother IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our beloved Florence G. Pigeon, who departed this life one year ago, January 26, 1920. In sad memory of one loved gone to rest. And those who think of her today: Are those who love her best. Sadly missed by a loving friend, MRS. L. MAYES. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my dearly beloved mother. Mrs. Anma Martin, who passed away one year ago today. Jan 25, 1920, at 12:45 p. m. The Lord knew best for he took you to the land unknown, but words can't express O. How I wish I had you back home. dear Pal. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear sister, Onia Nolan, who departed this life one year ago. Jan. 25, 1920. Today recalls sad memories. Of our loved one gone to rest: And those who think of her today, Sister-in-law, Men Katie Ralston and brother, Ben Ralston. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my dear husband, Wm. Brown, who departed this life one year ago Jan. 25, 1929 Today recalls and memories, Of a be led one gone to rest; And those who think of him today, Are the ones who loved him best. Nadya missed by Wife, Mary Brown, Daughter. *Illma Brown.* MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of dear wife, mother and grandmother Esther Barton, who departed this life, January 29, 1916. The month of January is here. To us the saddest of the year; Because it took from us away; A deair one five years ago today. Her loving heart is now at rest, God took her home when he thought best; When we are done with toll and care We'll meet our dear beloved there. Sadly missed by Husband, Daughter and Grandchildren. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear hus- band, Chas. Cottner, who departed this life three years ago, Jan. 27, 1918. Gone but not forgotten. Nor shall you ever be: As long as life and memory last, I shall remember thce. Sadly missed by his loving wife. MRS. IRENE COTTNER. GASOLINE EXPLOSION KILLS EIGHT Confirmed From Page One ed his death some hours later at General hospital. One report said, that a Brown and Walker undertakers, in South Memphis were holding two unidentified bodies. This establishment Tuesday morning denied the report. Among the Colored persons most seriously injured were: James Hunt, 22, 67, Looney Street, burned. Arthur Johnson, 37, 364 Butler Street, burned. Andrew Taylor, 39, 618 N. Front Street, burned. Ophelia Hines, 26, 67 Looney Street, burned. Ada Bradford, 31, 67 Looney Street, burned. Sadie Vincent, 37, 57 Looney Street, burned. Celestine Strong, 14; 650 N. Front Street, leg broken above knee. Rosetta Smith, 12; Moselle Smith, 7, and Morgan Case Smith, 5. 73 Looney Street, burned all expected to recover. Mary Ellen Terry, 23; 67 Looney Street, ankle strained, otherwise unhurt. Goldier Terry, 5, daughter of Mary Terry burned on feet and hands; not serious. The three-year-old son of Mary Terry Talma Lecy Terry, is also at the hospital but is not injured. Some May Have Burned To Death It is probable that some of the bodies in the wrecked tenement section just across Front street from the Rose plant will never be recovered. The half block of tenement houses was completely razed. Fire which followed the explosions may have burned persons caught under fallen timbers to a crisp so Capt. Lee who conducted police work at the accident, said. Mary Dixon, 61 Looney Avenue, probably had the most miraculous escape she had just left her bed and was dressing to leave for her work when she heard the report of the first explosion and ran to Main St. and Looney Ave, where she was given assistance by friends. Had the accident happened a half hour before, the death toll undoubtedly would have been greater, because more Negroes would have been found in their homes in the settlement. 17 Treated At Hospital "I saw service overseas during the war, but I never saw anything worse than the charred and bleeding bodies of the Negro victims of today's explosion who were hurried to the hospital this morning for treatment." This is the manner in which Dr. L. S. Nense, resident superintendent of Memphis General Hospital, described the scenes enacted in that institution when the ambulances arrived bringing the wounded and dying men, women and children who had been caught in the ratty path of the explosion and fire. Seventeen persons were treated in the hospital for burns and wounds. OUT OF TOWN NEWS WEBSTER GROVES, MO. (H. J. Simms)—Quarterly meeting was observed at the M. E. Church last Sunday. The presiding elder, Rivene and Rev. E. A. Graham and W. H. Jordan were the speakers. * Rev. H. E. Lee and a host of his members were present at the mass meeting which was held at Central Baptist Sunday last. * A very large and appreciative audience were present last Monday evening at Park's Chapel to enjoy a musical treat given by Madam Blanche Griggsby. * The First Baptist Missionary Sewing Circle held a very interesting meeting at the residence of Mrs. Ellen Hall, last Thursday and at Mrs. R. E. 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Mr. Jones is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jones, and saw service overseas and was discharged with honors. After a short honeymoon, the happy couple returned to their various occupations, and will be at home after May 30 in Webster. May joy be theirs. Alexander of Bonneterre was the guild of Miss Edith O. Cayce Sunday. * M. Mahalia Madison is visiting relative in St. Louis this week. * Master H.bert McCallister was the winner of a little red hen. * Mrs. Louise Antony is quite indisposed. * Mr. and M. Talbert Burns, entertained Rev. Bastian and wife Sunday at dinner. Mrs. Lillian Chappelle and daughter are the guests of Mrs. Dave Buford. There is an epidemic in our midst it is causing a deal of uneasiness is certainly causing much unpleasantness. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO—The members of the second Baptist Church still on the front line, combat against the powers of the devil. Of 57 brought into Church life, so are of the best young blood of KIRKW00D. Mo. (By E. 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Initiatory and degree meetings the last Friday in each month. Mrs. Tillie Griffin, D. R.; Rebecca Brown, Secretary. ONWARD GUILD MEROINES TEMPLAR CRUSADES Onward Guild Heroines of Templar Crusades, meets the first Sunday in each month at Masonic Temple, 3419 Easton avenue, at 2:30 p.m. G. W. McDonald, Royal Advisor; Lotie Johnson, Princess Captain; Mary Willis, Secretary. (12-24-4). Money To Loan on CLOTHING, JEWELRY, ETC. At BEN LEVI MERC. & LOAN CO. 1969-29 MARKET CHURCHES CHURCHES The Spiritual Christian Union Church 2727 Lawton avenue, holds divine spiritual services every Sunday, Friday and Tuesday with sermon and demonstrations of the spirit forces. All services begin promptly at 8 p. m. J. S. Weatherford, rector, assisted by E. Cooper, secretary. 6-25-indf. THE LIBERTY CONGEGATIONAL CHURCH WORSHIPPING AT 1125 N.Vandeven- let. SUNDAY-SCHOOL from 10 a. m. to 11 a. m. SONG SERVICE AND PREACHING from 11 a. m. to 12 m. EVENING, SERVICE FROM 7:30 to 8:30 Dr. E. J. Davis, Supt. L. M. Morrow. Clerk; E. H. Hamilton, Minister. PARKS CHAPEL A. M. E. (Webster Groves) — Last Sunday was called a "High day in Zion," by many who attended the three meetings held at this church. At 11 a. m. Rev. Dr. W. H. Burnett preached a lengthy sermon from the subject, "Some modern dangers to the Soul." Matt. xi:1. 26. He didn't explain but one point: "Forgetting God." At 3 p. m., quarterly meeting sermon was preached by Rev. Jones of St. Louis. His text was, "I break — of my body, I Cor. xi:24. It was timely and a well spoken sermon at 8 p. m. Rev. Burnett started right where he left off in the morning sermon, preaching another point of the same subject, namely "Seeking the good and losing the best." He said there was one more point but he didn't have the time to finish Monday night. Mine, Griggsy of St. Louis gave a fine recital in the interest of the rally — Rev. S. R. Stanley, pastor; H. G. Witt, secretary. FAIRFAX AVE. BAPISTIN 3966 Fairfax. "The services of this old life-saving station are growing sweater and sweeter, dear pilgrims. The glorious praises of Zion is sung with deeper meanings and truer feelings. The morning sermon by the pastor was marvelous with that elevating and spiritual essence of appeal. Text, "Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest," Matt. 11:28. Immediately after the morning services Burning Bush held baptizing here with one of the greatest baptismal sermons that was ever preached by her pastor, Rev. Manse. At 3 p. m., Rev. Raspberry of Newport, preached a great missionary sermon for the Mission circle. At night the services were electrically surcharged and a mighty demonstration of God's spirit showered all worshippers. God called an old sinner to repentance, Bro. Wm. Parrish, an old chum of our pastor's painful days and you can imagine the joys that cloured through our veins, to see God's power moving old men and young ones to repentance. Come for all things are ready; come one and all. Rev. D. W. Morris, pastor. ST. LUKE BAPTIST. 2621 Lawton Avenue—We are yet striving to advance the cause of the Master's kingdom. All Christians and lovers of Christianity are invited to join with us in our grand rally, Sunday, Jan. 30, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Our good preaching all day. Closing sermon by the pastor. His text will be, "The hand-writing on the wall." Everybody welcome—Rev. J. L. Woodson, pastor; Dro. G. Jackson, reporter. MINISTERS MISSIONARY UNION --The union met with St. Luke Baptist Church, 2621 Lawton avenue after a Scripture lesson and prayer by Rev. Stewart, Rev. I, King selected for a text word "Sirs we would see Jesus and preached an instructive sermon long -- to be remembered. Next meeting of the union meeting at Macedonia Baptist Church, 2020 Market street, Jan. 31, at S. p. m. Rev. J. L. Woodson will preach. The public is invited to attend all these meetings. Collection $10.05--Rev. S. F. Jones, vice president: Bro. H. W. Merrill, reporter. ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH— Recruitial services are in progress at Ashbury much good is being accomplished. The services are conducted by Miss Georgia Mackey the evangelist who is preaching effective sermons to very appreciative audiences. Next Sunday at 3 p.m. a special service will be held, members of other churches are especially invited. The Sunday School continues to grow. We scarcely have room for our pupils. We have good teachers. New scholars and visitors are made welcome. The Sunday school opens at 1 p.m. We have recently purchased a site for our new church home on the northwest corner of Taylor and St. Ferdinand avenues. It is 185x140 feet. Cash was paid for the property. We expect to build a modern church edifice on this site.—Rey W. W. Goff, pastor. LANE TABENACLE—Rev. N. L. Smith has his lab of presidents well drilled, and they are beginning a march that will continue until April 15. This will be the closing date of a long and wonderful contest which promises to be quite interesting. All of the presidents with their secretaries spent quite an enjoyable evening in council with the pastor last Monday. A huge audience benaming over with joy listened to the twenty-five minute message of Rev. J. W. Glenn pastor of the G. M. E. Church at Denver, Colorado last Sunday morning. Rev. Glenn believes we must all crucify the flesh, if we would withstand temptation and live worthy and useful lives. *Nine new members were added to the church after this appealing message. Rev. N. L. Smith, our pastor, who reached interestingly all through the revival didn't seem to be very much affected on account of his two weeks hard work and certainly did entertain a large congregation Sunday night. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God, were the words of the text Matthew v.16. The pastor says his work will not be completed until he has baptized all of the new consents. This will take place this Sunday morning, when all candidates for baptism will be present. Rev. Smith announces that Life will be his subject Sunday morning, afterwhich he will baptize all of those who prefer sprinkling and affection at three o'clock p. m. the congregation will gather at Fairfax Baptist Church, 3006 Fairfax avenue. Rev. Smith will preach, after which he will baptize all of those who prefer immersion. Rev. Smith declares the pool in the Fairfax Church is yet the property of Lane Tabernacle. The choir was a scream singing Brighten the corner where you are Sunday night. The official Board Tuesday night paid high tribute to Prof. Patterson, our organist for the most excellent service rendered to the revival. Four more new members were added Sunday night. MORNING STAR BAPTIST, 2101 Wash—Prayer every Sunday morning at 5 o'clock. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. A. Good sermon was preached by Rev. Borkins at 11 a.m. from St. Matt. 16: 15. subject "Go ye into the world and preach the gospel." B. Y. P. U. at 6 o'clock. Sermon at night by Rev. D. Brown from Ex. 37: 4. "O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord." Rev. D. Brown pastor; M. Howard, reporter. SEVEN CHURCH UNION—The Union met on the regular night at 2004 Biddle street, St. John Baptist Church No. 2, Sermon, by Rev. Brown from Daniel 3; 17. 18, Collection $12.65. The next meeting will be at Rev. Webb 218 Wash street, Rev. Martin will preach. A Rally at New Prospect Baptist Church, beginning at 11 a.m. Jan. 30, at 3101 Lambdin-St. Rev. M. Martin, pastor. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST 447 Antleope St. — Services were held all day at the church. Sunday School at 10 a.m. The lesson was well discussed. The morning service was conducted by the pastor. Rev John Williams(spent the day with us, m. Covenant meeting began at 3:30 p. m. Rev. S. L. Walker and members were present. Rev. Williams preached at night. After a few remarks from Rev. Smith, the Lord's Suppr was administered. Rev. E. A. Roberson, pastor; A. M. Hopkins, reporter. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST, 1702 Wash- Sunday School at 1:30 p.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. B. Y. P. U at 6:30 p.m. Instruction meeting every Monday at 7:30 p.m. Ordination of Bro. Joa- Cox for deacon Tuesday evening. Sermon by Rev. D. Brown. The sick are improving. The Mission Circle entertainment will take place Saturday. Jan. 29, at 1612 Morgan St. All Circ- cles are cordially invited. Collection $167.19. Sunday, Baptism. Rev. D. Langford, pastor; G. Miller, report- er. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST, Elliot and Wash—Come to Pleasant Green Baptist Church and line up for the Easter revival. Start in Sunday morning at the early prayer meeting and you will say as the Queen of Sheba. The half has not been told." Rev. J. K. Parker, pastor. ST. JAMES BAPISTER. 23rd and Scott—Services were good, last Sunday. Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. mally at 3 p. m., conducted by Rtv. E. Lac, Rev. Shields preached day and night. Collection $11.82. The Indies Union met last Tuesday, Jan. 25 with Mrs. Brawn president, Rey, Win. Scales, pastor. PARRISH CHAPEL, C. M. E—Rev. Thomas Parrish, the wide-awake pastor, is delivering a series of sermons. They are full of logic and forcefully delivered. As a minister of the gospel he possesses all the qualities that one should possess which makes him worthy of the title he so nobly represents. He enjoys his confidence of his senses. He enjoys the confidence of his has their hearty support. Parrish Chapel, C. M. E. Church is making great progress under the leadership of Rev. Parrish. Ere long it will be felt throughout the city and general church as well. The Sunday School and Epworth League continues to grow. Sunday is Quarterly Meeting Day. Dr. Wm. J. Turner, Presiding Elder, will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Dr. Turner is a great preacher. You should bear him. At 3 p.m. the Sacrament will be delivered. All the C. M. E. Churches are especially invited. At six o'clock a special program of the Epworth League will be rudered. Program for week: Monday night Quarterly Conference; Tuesday night Rev. Wilkinson will present a high class Moving Picture entertainment: Wednesday night, Prayer and Class Meeting; Thursday night. Region No. One of the St. Louis District which I composed of all the C. M. E. Churches in the city and East St. Louis. All Missionary workers are invited. PEOPLES COMMERCIAL CO.: GIVES DISCOUNT Save your cash register checks. They are worth more in cash or trade than Eagle Stamps. The People's Commercial Company, a progressive Negro Organization, operating a chain of grocery stores has been unable to give its patrons Eagle Trading Stamps because they could not procure them from the Stamp Company. To offset this, we are offering a 3 per cent discount on all purchases except those goods sold at cost. Come get our prices and purchase from us. 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Months ..... Due Months ..... Due Copy ..... Advertising Rates Furnished On Request MEMBER MOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION altered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, of March 3, 1879 One Year $2.00 Six Months 1.25 Three Months .75 Single Copy .05 Advertising Return: Dividend $0.00 MEMBER MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 3, 1870 That "Orderly Mob" Just a little thought of the actions of a mob at Norlina, North Carolina a few days ago will give-one some idea of how mob law operates in the South. Just a little thought of the actions of a mob at Nortlina, North Carolina, a few days ago will give-one some idea of how mob law operates in the South. Press reports state that about twelve Negroes were arrested in one town with a clash between the whites and blacks in the community placed in the county jail. No mention is made of the arrest of the mob at all. It being understood that the best way to prepare for being is to get the victim in the hands of the so-called officers of the town by such a process the cowardly mob would have every assurance the victim could be found at a certain place at a certain time and be waiting for the mob, defenseless and in many cases tied hostage. Then the mob does its dirty work. It proceeds along what my lines. The faithless officers, upon the approach of the mob, over the keys and, no doubt points out the victim that the lynch-mob carried out with precision and dispatch. In this North Carolina case, it was not the act of infurated citizen light up over some horrible deed committed in the community, was a case of deliberate, downright disregard for law and order, shows how ignorant those "crackers" are, and how far behind are in the civilization of the country. Those who made up the mob were those who had a few days to disbanded as a mob, because their victims had made it too hot. At that time the so-called law had not interfered. The strange thing to us is that Negroes after these racial class their lives in the hands of those faithless officers of the law. He not learned by experience that these officers are as a rule rivals of the mob? Would it not be more honorable to die fight-mob leaders who come under the cloak of the law than to become a victim of suffering and torture of the mob after being disarmed. The death of man who dies fighting is not near so hard as to die hands of a cowardly mob when one is defenseless. It is time for some other steps to be taken when a mob of a hundred and fifty men can walk up to a jail in the broad-open and pick two men out of twelve: all charged with the same offence, each them with impunity; then send out the report that it was merely mob." Press reports state that about twelve Negroes were arrested in connection with a clash between the whites and blacks in the community and placed in the county jail. No mention is made of the arrest of any whites at all. It being understood that the best way to prepare for a lynching is to get the victim in the hands of the so-called officers of the law and by such a process the cowardly mob would have every assurance that the victim could be found at a certain place at a certain time and would be waiting for the mob, defenseless and in many cases tied hands and feet. Then the mob does its dirty work. It proceeds along what is orderly lines. The faithless officers, upon the approach of the mob, hands over the keys and, no doubt points out the victim that the lynching may be carried out with precision and dispatch. In this North Carolina case, it was not the act of infurated citizens wrought up over some horrible deed committed in the community, but this was a case of deliberate, downright disregard for law and order. It just slows how ignorant those "crackers" are, and how far behind they are in the civilization of the country. Those who made up the mob were those who had a few days before disbanded as a mob, because their victims had made it too hot for them. At that time the so-called law had not interfered. The strange thing to us is that Negroes after these racial clashes must their lives in the hands of those faithless officers of the law. Have they not learned by experience that these officers are as a rule ring-leaders of the mobs? Would it not be more honorable to die fighting these mob leaders who come under the cloak of the law than to become a victim of suffering and torture of the mobs after being disarmed? The death of man who dies fighting is not near so hard as to die at the hands of a cowardly mob when one is defenseless. It is time for some other steps to be taken when a mob of a hundred or an hundred and fifty men can walk up to a jail in the broad-open day time and pick two men out of twelve; all charged with the same offense; and lynch them with impunity; then send out the report that it was an "orderly mob." Repealing of Jim Crow Law In Georgia Notwithstanding the fact that lynching, peonage and many other forms of mistreatment of Negroes in Georgia are reported daily, yet there seems to be here and there a ray of hope, and a ray of the silvery lining behind the dark cloud shining; even down in Georgia. notwithstanding the fact that lynching, peonage and many other forms of mistreatment of Negroes in Georgia are reported daily," seems to be here and there a ray of hope, and a ray of the silver behind the dark cloud shining; even down in Georgia. That there are forces at work, men and women of both races earn and conscientiously trying to bring about better conditions, better standing and better relations is told in a press report from Atlanta says: That the Committee on Inter-Racial Relationships, of which state and city officials, judges, ministers of both races, philists and social workers, has been asked to consider the question of the Jim Crow laws of Georgia, is reported here on reliable advice. The repeal of these laws would allow both races to ride on the same without migration on railroad trains, street cars, elevators and public conveyances, would do away with the Colored people coasting railroad trains, the Colored section on street cars, and elevating colored people in office buildings. What action the committee took on the subject, if any, is a matter of specialization. There is one report that some of the highest official committee were in favor of the repeal of the Jim Crow law. The committee was formed for the purpose of eliminating friction on the races. Its object is to consider complaints as they arise them if the people are in the right, and endeavor to remove and without publicity, the cause of the complaints. One of the forms of race equality upon which leaders of the Rarely understood, is the discrimination against members of the train railroads, street cars, office buildings, elevators, and in hotel tenants and theatres." This report coming from the State of Georgia, which some Negroes have called the "worst hell hole in America," is quite enough at this time. The writer recalls that at Philadelphia last August when a bid was won for the next annual session of the National Negro Business League to Atlanta, the question of racial discrimination on the part of the people of the South against the Colored people came up; not one who live in the Southland, but the stranger within their gate questions came up for a good airing before the committee. The argument which could be offered by the business men of Atlanta at time, which in the end won the League session for 1921, was and conditions are getting better." We have much hope in the work of the Inter-Racial Committee believe that coming together of the best minds of both races, and fair and frank discussion between the races in America,ration of racial friction between the races in America. That there are forces at work, men and women of both races earnestly and conscientiously trying to bring about better conditions, better understanding and better relations is told in a press report from Atlanta which says: "That the Committee on Inter-Racial Relationships, of which prominent state and city officials, judges, ministers of both races, philanthropists and social workers, has been asked to consider the question of repealing the Jim Crow laws of Georgia, is reported here on reliable authority: "What action the committee took on the subject, if any, is a matter of specialization. There is one report that some of the highest officials on the committee were in favor of the repeal of lite Jim Crow law. The committee was formed for the purpose of eliminating friction between the races. Its object is to consider complaints as they arise, recognize them if the people are in the right, and endeavor to remove, quietly and without publicity, the cause of the complaints. "One of the forms of race equality upon which leaders of the Race are strongly understood, is the 'discrimination' against members of the Race on railroads, street cars, office buildings, elevators, and in hotels, restaurants and theatres." This report coming from the State of Georgia, which some Negro writers, have called the "worst hell hole in America," is quite encouraging at this time. The writer recalls that at Philadelphia last August when a bid was made for the next annual session of the National Negro Business League to go to Atlanta, the question of racial discrimination on the part of the white people of the South against the Colored people came up; not only those who live in the Southland, but the stranger within their gates. These questions came up for a good airing before the committee. The only argument which could be offered by the business men of Atlanta at that time, which in the end won the League session for 1921, was times and conditions are getting better." We have much hope in the work of the Inter-Racial Committee. We believe that coming together of the best minds of both races, and a fair and frank discussion between the races in America, melioration of racial friction between the races in America. A Strange Case In Alabama Lynch Law A new phase of the lynching question has presented itself at Tuva, Alabama, following the indictment of nine men of the Alabama National Guard for participation in a lynching of a white man in Walkerville, recently. To the great surprise of the residents and friends of the men in the officers say, and seem determined to push the cases against, and have said that a conviction is certain. To hear an officer of the law in Alabama, talk seriously about coerced for those who participate in a lynching-bee "is awful" in the of the citizens of Tuscaloosa. They have never heard of such. However, they are reminded that annually an average of one lynch-month takes place in the State. And too, some of them recall the incidents have been returned against lynchers, but never before I been really any serious talk of conviction. Orange as it may appear, the people of Alabama have looked up being as a kind of duty which is incumbered upon any self-styling to the police on their minds, that they had A new phase of the lynching question has presented itself at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, following the indictment of nine men of the Alabama National Guard for participation in a lynching of a white man in Walker County, recently. To the great surprise of the residents and friends of the men indicted, the officers say, and seem determined to push the cases against the men, and have said that a conviction is certain. To hear an officer of the law in Alabama, talk seriously about conviction for those who participate in a lynching-bee "is awful" in the right of the citizens of Tuscaloosa. They have never heard of such a king. However, they are reminded that annually an average of one lynching a month takes place in the State. And too, some of them recall that incidents have been returned against lynchers, but never before has there been really any serious talk of conviction. Strange as it may appear, the people of Alabama have looked upon lynching as a kind of duty which is incumbered upon any self-styled law-enforcing group who make up their minds that they had the rightest cause for their actions. Heretofore, victims of the lynchers' rope have been Negroes. And it happens to be in Alabama, that the lives of Negroes are held cheap, and ordinarily no one pays any particular attention to a lynching only as far as it arouses curiosity of passing crowds the following day. But now a different complexion has confronted the people of Tuscaloosa and it seems that the nine members of the National Guard are to be punished for lynching a white man. A report has this to say about the situation: "A mass meeting was held here today by leading citizens of Tuscaosa for the purpose of taking all conservative and legitimate steps possible toward getting a fair trial for the nine young members of the Alabama National Guard, members of Company M, this city, soon to be tried at Hamilton, Alabama, on charges of lynching William Baird, Walker County miner. YOUNG MAN MAKING GOOD JOHN H. HARRIS SAM SHEPARD Twelve years ago, a young man came to this city without friends or capital except that self will, and that determination to succeed. But today he trunks among the most progressive of his race in St. Louis. To get a close-up view of this young man, one only may go to 433-33 Euclid Ave., and they will find a business that is known as the Westminster Garage, right in the heart of the automobile district. Westminster and Euclid. The first thing to attract one's attention is the business-like surroundings, the stendy cars and delivery of automobiles, and the large building, with a capacity of more than a hundred cars, then comes the service, one sees eight or ten men busy making cars ready for delivery and storage. The best of all being the almost constant flow of satisfied customers, who register either in person or by telephone. When an Argus reporter inquired as to who really owned the place, he was informed that the business was owned by Sam Shepard. A second call found Mr. Shepard busy directing the affair of the business and when asked how he managed to get into such a big business, he readily told a bit of history concerning himself. Among other things, said that he came to St. Louis twelve years ago from Kansas City and after working a few years as chauffeur, he spent a season in California. Returning to this city he was re-employed as chauffeur, working this time for Mr. J. W. Ferguson, G332 Me Pherson. While on this job he first conceived the idea that a service car would be a paying proposition, so he bought a Pierre Arrow for rental service and later bought a Packard. This was a new undertaking, as he was the first Negro to run Service Cars in St. Louis. During the time from 1911 to 1915, Mr. Shepard operated service cars, being at that time located at 3634 Pine St. He had as high as eight cars in service at one time. When business became dull just preceding the war, he sold all his cars except two which he now owns. Upon learning that a small garage business at his present location was about to fail for lack of proper management, Mr. Shepard bought the then owner out. At that time the capacity of the place was only seven cars. Within less than three months it was necessary to increase the capacity to forty cars. Its strict adherence to business it was soon found that more space was needed on account of the increasing demand for his services. Watching an opportunity, Mr. Shepard has recently enlarged his place making all the improvements at his own expense until today he has a garage with a capacity of over a hundred cars, and a choice patronage of the best west end residents. His garage is the finest in the country operated by Negroes. It is estimated to be worth over forty thousand dollars with a ten year lease on the building. Mr. Shepard has done some speculating in the real estate business, through the Abernathy Realty Co, which has been quite profitable. He is also a large stockholder in the St. Louis Giants Baseball Club. He is regarded as an expert mechanic in the auto line, and his knowledge of the business has enabled him to handle many profitable deals for a large client. Mr. Shepard is a young man of 31 years of age. "Unusually keen in his business activities and quick to take advantage of business opportunities, He having made such wonderful progress in so short a time, it is hard to venture a statement as to where he will be should he continue for four more years. E. J. Victoria Jr., Praised For His Good Memory In commendation of the remarkable memory of E. J. Victoria, Jr., and the accurate and efficient manner in which he goes about his daily duties at the City Club. The Post-Dispatch of recent issue had the following to say in a story of human interest: "Edward Victoria, 41 years old, of 5419 Lawton avenue, in his daily task of checking hats and coats of guests at the City Club, where he has been in charge of the contour for the last 10 years, gives a remarkable demonstration of memory. "Ed," as he is familiarly known, handles the hats, coats and umbrellas of between 200 and 400 members and their guests during the luncheon hour. Few persons, other than newcomers and guests, usk Ed for a check, for his memory is so unamusing accurate that just as soon as the diner steps into the clockroom after lunch Ed. is reaching for the desired belongings. "When he does issue a check and the dinner returns to the couchroom. Ed calls out the number of the check he before it is given to him. Several members of longstanding vouch that he never makes a mistake. It also is a common practice among members, who wish to learn it a friend is in, not to have him paged but to inquire of EL, who, after glancing over the wraps, can tell whether the person sought has checked his coat or hat. He knows the name of nearly every member, can recognize each one's hat and coat by sight, and it is seldom that a new or different hat or coat slips by Ed without comment. "Ed is a graduate of Straight University at New Orleans La., and says he developed his memory by the psychology courses which he studied when a student there." THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, JAN. 28, 1921 COLUMBIA, MO.—The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hurbert Hughes died at their home on Short street, last Thursday evening about 7 o'clock from burns received two hours before. The mother went to a nearby store, leaving the three children in the house and it is supposed that they played with oil and matches as there was oil on the baby's clothing. The other two children were not harmed. Hurbert, the oldest, 4-years of age, ran from the house and told a neighbor that the baby was on fire. The charred clothing was torn from it, but too late to save the little life. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community. • The City Federation of Colored Women's clubs met at the residence of Mrs. Amelia Cater on Oak street last Friday afternoon. 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