St. Louis Argus

18 KILLED ON WILLIAMS FARM An Exponent of Truth and Justice VOL. X NO. 1 GOV. HY 18 KILLE WILLIAM Federal Agents Are Conducting Searching Probe and Have Uncovered Sensational Evidence To Use In Next Trial. FEELING AGAINST SONS OF PLANTER RUNS HIGH One Old Couple Was Slain Because Too Old To Work Inmates Afraid To Whisper When Comrades Disappeared "Mysteriously" ATLANTA, Ga., April 21.—With evidence in the possession of government officials to the effect that eighteen Negroes were slain on the John 8. Williams "murder farm" and that indications pointed to a death toll of more than twenty, it was authoritatively learned this week that the scope of investigations into peonage conditions in Jasper and several other Georgian counties will be considerably widened by the early entrance of Southern district federal court officials. Williams' Boys Still In Hiding The hiding place of the Williams boys is still shrouded in mystery. "The liberal rewards offered for the Williams boys would have brought their arrest before now, if they were in Jasper county," said Solicitor-General "Doyle Campbell." "The people here all know them, and feeling is high against them. Personally, I think they are not within a thousand miles of here, and I think they are gone entirely. I doubt very seriously if they will be arrested." The startling disclosures of the Williams trial and conviction have stimulated interest in prison cases in Georgia, and the department of justice in Atlanta is called on to investigate four or five new complaints of peonage every day, according to Vincent Hughes, head of the department of justice office in the federal building. Practically the entire time of all the operatives is now devoted to work of this kind he said. "Some reports come from responsible white people," he said, "others come from Negroes and associations of various kinds. Every complaint requires several days of investigation and the ten men at work from this office are giving all their time to running down the reports." Shayings Date Back As Far As 1910 Department of Justice agents declare they have the information that Negro slayings date back as far as 1910. This sensational \disclosure followed reported visits to the federal offices of a number of former employees on the Williams properties who had been sought by the investigating agents for several weeks. The agents say this new evidence has been furnished them by a number of farm hands employed by Williams and his sons. Some of them narrowly escaped "death themselves, and all of them told their stories reluctantly, the agents declared. Names of the witnesses were withheld by the agents for what they declared were "obvious reasons." They said they would be available to the state in the next trims of the defendants in the sensational case. Killed Because Too Old To Work Killed Because Too Old To Work Alck Dyer, a Negro laborer, was knocked in the beard with an ax and instantly killed white he worked in the fields on the Williams place and Nick and Mamie Walker aged Negroes, were shot to death after they had lived on the "death farm" for twenty years, the witness declared. These killings were said by the former farm hands to have occurred in 1910 and 1911. "Dyer was killed because he ran away twice, but the news was passed around that old Nick and his wife were knocked off because they were too old in do any more work," one of the newly found witnesses declared to the government agents. They declared farm hands guilty of misbehavior of any kind disappeared from the farm "mysteriously and overnight." They said the surviving hands were afraid to even whisper what had become of their comrades, but it was generally known they had been killed, they declared. Vincent Hughes, in charge of the Atlanta office of the department of justice, said a mass of new evidence "even more sensational than that presented at the Covington trial last week" will be presented against Williams and his sons when the new trials are held. Investigating Other Stories The prosecution investigations being made by the department of justice, center in several places in Georgia, especially in Jasper, Plain and Oglethorpe counties. They have already resulted in unexpected serious developments in several instances which the department is not yet ready to announce. The trial will probably given to manage The St. Louis Argus plaints, when investigated are found to be unsupported by evidence, but in some instances cases will be made. CONSTRUCTION CO. MEN ARRESTED ON PEONAGE CHARGE Frightful Conditions Are Charged In Warrant For White Men Who Mistreated Negroes. Forced Them To Work Under Guards. The Associated Negro Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 20.—Following an investigation of conditions said to exist at a camp on the Lee highway, near Tate Springs, Tenn., federal officials arrested four men on charges of "conspiracy" to hold men in peonage. The men arrested P. Woods, superintendent, and three foremen employed by the Southern Construction company, holding a large contract for work on the Lee highway, which extends from Virginia through East Tennessee southward. The arrests were made by United States marshals and special agents, who conducted the investigation under direction of the United States district attorney. The four men were taken before a federal commissioner, where they made temporary bond for preliminary hearing Friday morning. Their bonds were signed by W. C. Richardson, chief engineer on the works, where until recently seventy-five men, Negroes and Marshals, have been employed. Frightful conditions on peonage are charged in the warrants. One count recites that three Negroes ran away March 18 were recaptured, taken back, stripped of clothing, laid across a tool chest in a tent occupied by one of the foremen and beaten with a pine board three feet long by six inches wide. One of the Negroes exhibited a broken wrist, which he said he sustained in trying to protect himself. The others also exhibited marks of violence. Two other Negroes were beaten and wounded the same day after they had run away. Armed guards made them work during the day and patrolled the camp at night to prevent further escapes. More than fifteen other Negroes told of being mistreated and held in peonage. The government says the defendants claim for Negroes owed them money advanced for railroad fare and board. All the Negroes have been released by government men. Two Negroes, who, it is claimed, attempted to escape and were beaten are not accounted for and may have been killed. The investigation followed report to federal officials from farmers and others living in the vicinity. Chief of the police Crawford of Morristown, summoned as a witness, is said to have arrested fleeing Negroes without formality of warrants, simply on telephone requests from the camp. Waring School Principal Speaks At "Y" Sunday Mr. M. J. Gilliam, principal of Waring School, will be the principal speaker at the Pine Street Department Y. M. C. A., Sunday, April 24, at 4 p.m. Mr. Gilliam's experience coupled with his ready wit, makes him a man whom the men of the city will do well to hear. The meeting Sunday afternoon will be the third from the last of the Sunday afternoon meetings to be held this season. CHICAGO, IL. April 20.—Jackson C. McKibbon, grand master of the Masonic Oblieed lodges in Illinois, was acquitted of murder by a jury in Judge Charles M. Foell's Court today. McKibbon pleaded self-defense for shooting and killing James Crenshaw on February 11, 1921, during an argument over fraternal affairs. COLORED MAN ELECTED ALDERMAN IN FLORIDA Palatka Veterans Give Him Majority Over White Man. PALATKA, Fla. April 19.—B. E. Nottage, a Colored man, was elected alderman from the State Ward in the Published In The Interest Of Colored People ANTI-LYNCHING LAW PASSED IN WEST VIRGINIA Negro Member Of House Of Delegates Champions The Bill. $5,000 Forfeiture To Family Of Victim. Other Legislation Of Particular Benefit To Race. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 18—Subjecting the county to a forfeiture of $5,000 for the benefit of the family of the person lynched and making participation in a mob of felony punishable with death, both houses of the West Virginia legislature have approved the most stringent anti-lynch bill thus far enacted by any of the states. H. J. Capehart, the Colored member of the House of Delegates from McDowell county, drew and sponsored the measure in the lower branch, overcoming the most determined opposition of the democratic minority, which sought to epasuplicate it by proposing various and amendments. As originally drawn, the bill providing for a forfeiture of $25,000 and made every county through which the mob might pass jointly and severally liable. To meet the objections of many of his party members and secure their support, Capehart reduced the amount to $5,000 and limited the forfeiture to those counties whose citizens might aid and abet the lynchers. In his fight to put the measure thorn, the member from McDowell had the able and active support of T. G. Nutter Kunawha County's colored delegate, and the legislative committee of the West Virginia State League, composed of all classes of Negro citizens, of which T. Edward Hill of Keystone is president, and J. C. Glimmer of Charleston is secretary. Others of the race all over the state assisted, with petitions, while members of the state administration and other inducible citizens angered the whites, both men and women, contributed much to the passage of the bill. Other legislation of particular benefit or interest to the Race has been enacted or is pending with every prospect of favorable action. Bills creating an industrial school for Colored boys and an industrial home for colored girls, introduced by delegate Nutter, will have become laws before this gets into print, as is true of the measure establishing a bureau of Negro welfare and statistics. The proposal to segregate Colored passengers on railroads, disguised by its democratic author under the deceptive title of "A bill to provide for the comfort of passengers" was before the committee just long enough to pass a motion indefinitely postponing its consideration. The full crew bill, designed to dispense with the services of Colored railway porters, met a similar fate. OFFICER FLEMING IS FOUND GUILTY Despite the many conflicting stories in connection with the disturbance caused by Officer Fleming, at Jefferson and Lawton avenues, on the night of April 19, the Police Board found the officer guilty, and as a punishment, assessed thirty extra days work against him and transferred him from the Eighth District. The case against the officer was pushed by the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People through its chairman of the Executive Committee, Attorney George L. Vaughn. In presenting the case in the behalf of the association, Mr. Vaughn set forth the principles for which the association stands and cited the danger of a race riot which would naturally follow such conduct on the part of police officers in Negro neighborhoods. He also cited that such conduct on the part of a police officer was a menace to the peace of any community. Those who gave testimony against the conduct of Officer Fleming were: J M. Well, P. H. Carter, Mr. Carpenter, a druggist; Miss Frances Davis, Ambrose Page and Mr. Freeman. The pawnbroker, on the Southwest corner of Jefferson and Lawton avenue and his daughter, Miss Esther, gave testimony for the officer. PENN. EQUAL RIGHTS BILL IS DEFEATED Special To The Arsenal PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 29. The Civil Rights bill which passed the House last week by an overwhelming majority was defeated today in the Senate. ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1921 A FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Missouri Takes Rank With Other Leading States And Creates University For Colored Boys And Girls. In response to a telegram to Governor Hyde Thursday, The Argus received the following reply: "Lincoln University Bill signed by Governor, - T. N. Ormiston, secretary." Owing to the fact that quite a deal of time had elapsed since the passage of the University bill, there were some misgivings in the minds of some of the people. And, some had openly said that the governor probably would not sign the bill. In the meanwhile, Hon. Watthall Moore, who fathered the bill in the House, was confident and insistent that the governor would sign it. With the signing of the bill by the governor, Lincoln Institute becomes Lincoln University, supported by the State, with a board of curators, composed of white and colored, who will carry out the provisions and spirit of the bill, creating the university. When informed over telephone that the governor had signed the bill making the institute a university, Mr. Moore said: "Here I expected that." At the same time it seemed that it brought assurance and relief to his mind. The people consider that Mr. Moore has rendered the State a great service by his untiring efforts. ORPHANS' MEETING AT PORO COLLEGE On Sunday afternoon, April 24th, at Poro College a great Mass Meeting will be held in the interest of the Orphan Home Building Fund. An interesting program has been arranged. All of the Pastors of the City will be invited to be present and join in this meeting. The addresses on this occasion will be made by Dr. Iman E. Page, formerly principal of Langston University, Langston, Okla., and Mr. Frank L. Williams, Principal of Sumner High School. Mrs Annie M. Malone, President of the Orphan Home Board will preside. Special music has been arranged for this occasion. MOORE SPEAKS TO SUMNER PUPILS Walthal M. Moore, Negro representative, the Missouri House of Legislature, delivered an excellent address to the faculty and pupils of Summer High School on Tuesday morning. His address was based on the educational problems of the Negro, together with a few outside facts. His oration was favorably accepted. He began his speech with the quotation "Some people are born great--others achieve greatness, and to a few greatness is thrust upon them." In this quotation the speaker took the latter part, referring to himself. He admitted that his recent success was thrust upon him, but since it was the will of God he would do all in his power to make "This (Thrusted Greatness), a real Compares Sumner Wth Lincoln Inst. Compares Summer With Lincoln Inst. "I am now in a position in which I can study the Negro," he said, "and to make a thorough study of him I must endeavor to better his educational advantages." The Negro, like any other man, is a citizen of the U. S. and deserves the best. He pays the same taxes as the white man, shares the same burdens and horrors of his country but he is denied the privileges of this same white man. We were given Lincoln Institute as our race University and today the school cannot be compared with your building. (Summer) The results of this being a poor educational standing for Colored people of Missouri. For this reason, I have arrived to push my bill through, and with constant work. I have succeeded in making it a law. It is today a law and will go into effect in 90 days." Mr. Moore ended his speech by saying "I have just begun my work for the benefit of my race, and with the support of every BICKETT PLEADS N.A.A.C.P.DRIVE FOR JUSTICE TO ALL NEGROES STARTS SUNDAY Former Governor Of North Carolina Strikes At The Ku Klux. Makes A Candid Confession That White People Do Not Deal Justly By Negroes. PROBLEM NOT SOLVED BY HATE AND WRATH Says "Love And Faith Will Conquer. Pray That God Will Trouble The White Man's Conscience." By Wm. Anthony Aery HAMPTON, Va., April 20. — That the Negro is entitled to equal and exact justice before the law and that the white man must accord him that justice or be false to all Anglo-Saxon traditions was the opinion expressed by the Hon. Thomas W. Bickett, former governor of North Carolina, in his recent address delivered at the closing session of the fifty-third anniversary of Hampton Institute, over which Principal J. E. Gregg presided. Governor Bicket said: "Though only fifty-three years old, Hampton Institute has achieved the unique and noble distinction of becoming at once a fountain and a shrine. From it are constantly flowing streams that make waste places glad, and from every quarter of the continent weary pilgrims come to Hampton Institute for a new birth of courage, faith, and love. "The Negro who has to get an order from a white man before he can buy a sack of meal or a side of meat is almost as much a slave as the man who had to get a permit before he could leave his master's land. The Negro as a race will not travel until his credit in store or in bank is as good as that of the white man. "All during my administration the hand of executive clemency knew no color line. I opened the prison doors to more than four hundred Negroes. During my administration I preached against lynching and I fought lynching. I rushed troops to protect prisoners, leaders of mobs were indicted and convicted, and I personally walked into a mob and persuaded men to abandon their purpose. Strikes At Ku Klux "In this free country the message that cannot be proclaimed from the housestool ought not to be heard by a loyal American citizen. The Ku Klux Klan believes in the whisper and that is one of the reasons why, when the strong man from Texas tried to establish the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina, I rose up and hit it with all my might and drove it from our borders. Listen to your leaders who proclaim their message from the pulpit and through the local press. When the whispering agitator comes around, say to him: 'Get thee behind me, Satan.' A Candid Confession "Let me make a candid and solemn confession. The whites in the South, and in the North as well, do not always deal justly by the Negro. We sometimes do him wrong,—and God knows I am ashamed of it—but violence will not hasten the day of your deliverance and hate will always hinder. The God of your redemption will come, not in the mighty wind, not in the earthquake, and not in fire, but in a 'still, small voice' that will trouble the white man's conscience and drive sleep from his eyes, until he gives to your people the fullest measure of justice. The one safe path for the Negro to follow is the path that leads straight to the door of the white man's conscience. Some day every plea that is born of wisdom and justice will be allowed. "While hate and wrath will lead to failure and destruction, love and faith will surely conquer. My message and my prayer to both races is this: 'Love one another, and all these things will be added unto you.'" BILL INTRODUCED TO STOP JAPANESE IMMIGRATION WASHINGTON, D. C., April 20. Exclusion of all Japanese immigration and withholding of American citizenship from all Mongolians were urged to the House Immigration Committee last Monday. V. S. McClatchy, publisher of the Sacramento Bee, representing the Japanese Exclusion League of California told the committee there was "very grave danger" to this country unless those steps are taken. He protected against naturalizing Japanese being stewards on the president's yacht, on battleclips and "in other important places," furthering that under Japanese laws they remain YOUNG ORATOR THRILLS HEARERS A large and euphusiastic audience greeted Chas. Sassell Morris at the Pine Street Department, Y. M. C. A., last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Morris, a youth of barely 21 years old, in a masterful address, thrilled his hearers with his eloquence, some humor and yet logic, during the fifty minutes in which he spoke. He is not a freak or an incident young man of intelligence, training, forceful in character and adroit in manners. From the moment of his introduction until his last sentence there was never a moment when he seemed in the least lost for a word. He is young in age, yet rich in experience because of the many points of contact with varied public minds during the past five years. One of the particular experiences and the one that has had much to do with enriching his life was when he entered the Wilson Academy, New York, when a mere lad of 15, and subsequently winning for that school the oratorical contest in which ten other leading schools of the State were represented. He has won in four oratorical contest where all of his competitors were white, and two essay contests. At Wheaton College, Illinois, where he is now a student, no one will enter a contest with him. "Blocks with which we build." was his subject and one which he handled most effectively. He said in part: "Blocks builds a race and a race builds a nation. Character is the God Bike that comes from within. It is the superstructure upon which we build. "The crying need of the race today is leadership. Not those with the wishbone, but those with a backbone. Those who have faith in themselves and faith in God. If we have faith in ourselves surely princes shall come out of Egypt and Ethiopia shall stretch her hands unto God. "I believe the President of the American Federation of Labor is our worst enemy. We want the right to work the same as other men. Let us organize for our rights. "We have wonderful power in our own hand if we only knew it. I tell you these things that you may awake. Remember, there are thousands of those of my race who are really slaves, but don't know it. This was proven recently down in Georgia." Here, Mr. Morris told of his own experience during his brief career in contact with the other race. He told how when he won his first contest the daily papers said he was a native Cuban. He told the young men it was up to them to disprove the many false accusations against the race by hard study and digging deep. Comments from those who heard him indicate that his next trip to St. Louis will be welcomed. The speaker was introduced by Prof. Robert P. Watts, teacher of English at Sumner High School. It is understood that young Morris will fill a return engagement here early in May under the auspices of the Alphi Alpha fraternity. DR. B. G. SHAW TO PREACH AT LANE TABERNACLE SUNDAY Dr. B. G. Shaw, formerly pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church, is in the city and will preach at Lane Tabernacle, Newstead and Enright, next Sunday morning and evening. Dr. Shaw spoke at Central Baptist last Sunday. MAN WHOM SHERIFF FORGOT TO HANG GETS LIFE TERM Louisiana Official, Busy With Other Duties, Overlooked Time Set For Execution Of Colored Man SHREVEPORN, La. April 21.—Louise Eaton will not have to hang for murder in the first degree, but will be sent to the penitentiary for life, according to advice from the Board of Pardons, meeting in Baton Rouge. Eaton is a Colored man and was to have been hanged last month, but the Ouchita Parish Sheriff forgot the date of the execution and the Board of Pardons, contending that Eaton's life had been placed in jeopardy once, decided to commute the sentence to life imprisonment. Governor Parker set the date for the hanging, but the Sheriff forgot all about it until the legal date had passed. As he was so busy with other affairs in his office that he forgot the day that he was to hang Eaton. A Square Deal For Every Man ES PRICE 5 CENTS Y BILL P. DRIVE SUNDAY Local Branch Putting On A Large Campaign For Members. Supporting National Officers In Recruiting To Quarter Million. CHAIRMAN NAT'L EXEC. COMMITTEE VISITS HERE Much Enthusiasm Manifested. Workers To Meet Saturday At Pine St. Y. M. C. A. Col. M. J. Gilliam Has Support Of Strong Staff. The Local Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people is beginning its drive in the membership campaign now being copdueted all over the country for a quarter-million members by the national body. Headquarters have been located at the Pine Street Y. M. C. A. and Mr. M. J. Gilliam, principal of Waring School is in charge of the Miss Ovington Speaks Miss Mary White Ovington, chairman of the National Board of Directors of the Association, paid the local branch a visit Saturday evening, April 16, and held a conference at the Pine St. Y. M. C. A. A large number of visitors were present to hear her inspiring remarks. During the day she visited many places of interest and addressed the Booklovers Club and held conferences with many members and friends. She spoke of the efforts of the National body to get a membership of a quarter million and of the work which had been planned. Several years ago the Association began its campaign against lynching and has now brought that matter to such a point that the entire country is awake to the situation. The paragraphs in the message of President Harding to the present session of Congress were included after solicitation on the part of the Secretary of the National Association. The National officers are now starting their campaign for the full enfranchisement of the Negro in this country, feeling that the lynching campaign is well enough under way to be completed while starting the drive for the vote. In order to do any effective work along this line at least two hundred and fifty thousand members must be in the association, hence the present membership campaign. Branch Elects Officers At a meeting of the Branch Tuesday night, April 19, the following officers and members of the Executive Committee were elected: President, Rev. John W. Day; 2nd Vice president, Mrs. Cora Carter; Secretary, Mr. Oscar Ficklin; Treasurer, W. H. Huffman; Members of the Executive Committee; Rev. T. J. Moppins, B. F. Bowles, Geo. L. Vaughn and Jos. H. B. Evans. The election was quite spirited and several ballots were necessary in order to complete the election for members of the Executive Committee. Messrs Evans and W. H. Holman ran neck and neck for the fourth place on the committee. The Drive The drive will begin in earnest Sunday, the 24th. All ministers have been asked to make special mention of the N. A. A. C. P.'s effort to secure the release of the soldiers convicted in the Houston riots, and that will be the opening gun of the drive. It will not close until May 8. The workers will meet in a conference with Col. Gilliam at the Y. M. C. A. at 3 o'clock Saturday, April 23, to complete final arrangements. The following is a partial list of those who will work in the drive. Others will be added from time to time. Rev. B. F. Abbott, 208 N. Leffingwell; Mrs. Cora Carter, 4338a Pinney avenue; Dr. Amanda Gray, Y. W. C. A. Geo. Buckner, Y. M. C. A.; B. P. Bowles, 4234w Enright; Miss C. Russell, 831 Elm street, Webster Groves, Mo.; Jos. Evans, 4241w Cote Brillantine; Mrs. Tillie Griffin; Rev. Hamilton, 1125 Vandevert avenue; Rev. T. J. Moppins, 613 N. Garrison, Mr. Herman Dreer, 2413 Goode Ave. Captains Moppins, 613 N. Garrison—Mrs. T. J. Moppins, Mrs. Minnie DeHaven, Mrs. Pearl Perdeau, Mrs. Robert Bansome, Mrs. Louise Poster, Mrs. Viola Stevenson; Messrs S. Rhodes, Bertle Harrison, C. M. Moore, Pearl Abernathy. Abbott—Miss B. Davis, 2819 Laclede, F. J. George, 4420 West, Belle, L. E. Simms, 3220 Morgan, L. S. Williams, 3232 Pine street; L. E. Vineau, 2800 Clark avenue; Mrs. I. Brown, 10 N. Leffingwell, Miss J. Banks, 3017a Flossen avenue; James Taylor, Y. M. C. A. Miss Carter—Mrs. H. Hamm, M. W. Flinney; Mrs. J. Smith, Bentley avenue; Mr. Hammerton, Dr. P. H. Smith, Moore Avenue. PAGE TWO Society AND LOCAL NOTES Mrs. Eva Johnson of Detroit, is visiting Mrs. Aaron Matthews, 3328 Lawton avenue. Mesdames Patillo and Massey left Tuesday for Farmington, Mo., where they gave a recital on that night. The Fidelia Girls will feature "Bluebird" Dance, Friday May 27, Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine St. Harris' Synco-pated Jazzers will render music Hours 8 to 1. Admission 35 cents. The Melrose Girls will give a double header, Decoration Day, Monday, May 30. Good music by Mr. Creath's Jazz-O'Maniacs. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pillars of 4424n Lucky Street had as their guest for breakfast Sunday, April 17. Mr. and Mrs. Maud Kelley and Mr. E. D. Hamilton. Mrs. E. M. Palmer, 4039 West Belle Place has returned home from Mexico. Mo., where she visited friends after attending the M. E. Conference. P. P. Ashes (7) Is coming soon. Mrs. Judieth Blackburn and son M. W. Jr., passed through the city this week enroute to Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Wm. Hoag of 3935-a Finney Ave., was hostess to the Frivola Art club last Thursday, April 14. Mr. and Mrs. Patton of 3932 Finney avenue had as dinner guest Monday April 18. Mrs. Grace Maybees of Pittsburgh, Pa., sister of Mr. and Mrs. White of 3912 West Belle. Mr. Edward Witt, son of Mrs. B. H. Black, 3028-a Lackede avenue was quietly married (n Miss Annie Crabtree, of Detroit, Mich., in that city last week, where they will also reside. You have checked with the rest, now check with the best at the Westmoreland Girls House Frolic, April 27, at 2813 Pine street. Mrs. H. Hoard, 4635 West Belle, has returned from Mexico, Mo., where she spent a week. Mrs. Joseph W. Wilkerson, 4034 Cook Ave. has returned from a visit with her son at Detroit. Miss Cathaline Eaton, 22 years old, 4276 St. Ferdinand, departed this life Friday morning. The funeral was held at AH Saints Church Monday at 1 P. M. Moot me at the Pythian Auditorium Wednesday April 27. The Colored Wolfen's Republican Club of the 22nd Ward gave its first entertainment April 9 at 2016 Goods Avenue and was largely attended. The club meets every Wednesday night at 4236 W. St. Ferdinand. Mrs. Lida Wilson, president. Mrs. Cynthia Parker, wife of Alty R. Edwin Parker, who has been confined at the Peoples' Hospital for two weeks, will be removed to her home, 4457 West Balle, Sunday. Rev. Wm. H. Peck, Pastr of St. James A. M. E. Church, left the city Wednesday night for Baltimore and Washington. D. C., where he will visit his sisters and take a much needed rest. Girl. I've a new organdle dress for the Melrose Girls Organdle Dress Matinee Dance, Decoration Day. Mrs. Hugh V. Allen, 4239 W. Cook, and Mrs. Jennie Cole, 4354 Finney avenue left Saturday\night for Hot Springs, Ark., for a few weeks visit. The Stork visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sledge, 3945-a Fairfax avenue Tuesday. April 19 and left them a ten pound girl. Mrs. Frederica Young, of Klincho left April 16 for a two weeks visit at Detroit, Madison, Wisconsin, and Chicago. While in Chicago she will visit her cousin, Miss Ruth Bradley at the Vincennes Hotel. I don't see why you're always grumbling about not having any amusement, Henrietta? We were at the Foxes Valentine Hall weren't we? Well, haven't I promised to take you to their May Pole, Dance at Pythian Hall, May 2. Mr. D. K. Echols of 3397-a Laclede avenue, the advertising man left Thursday for Evansville, Ind., Nashville, Tenn., and points in Kentucky, to be gone ten days. Rev. S. A. Mosely, Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, spent a few days at Kansas City, attending the Executive Board meeting of the State Baptist convention of which he is chairman he is chairman. Mrs. Josephine Hopkins of Kansas City, who has been the ghost of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lockhart of 4446 West Belle returned home last week after a five weeks visit. Come along! Where? To the Kewpie Dance. When? April 29th (4-15-2) Mrs. Maggie Moore of Louisville, Ky., who is with her niece, Mrs. McKoin, 2000 Lawton, will return home in a few days. She attended the funeral of her brother, Mr. James Ashmore Harris, 4586 Garfield, who died April 12. Several graduates and former students of Le Moyne Normal Institute met at the residence of Mrs. Louis Braxton 4089-a. Mrs. courage last Sunday afternoon and formed a temporary organization of a Le Moyne club. Mrs. L. Braxton was selected as temporary chairman; Mrs. C. Bell was selected temporary secretary. The next meeting will be held Sunday May 5 at 7:30 p.m. with the president 4089-a Cook avenue. All former students and graduates of old school are invited to attend. Mrs. C. Wilkerson of 718 N. Leonard, is visiting in Warrenton, Mo. The Social Workers Council will entertain all workers of Health Week this Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. John McArthur of Battle Creek, Michigan, have announced the birth of a daughter, April 2 whom they have named Marguerite Lillian. Mr. McArthur was formerly of this city. Mrs. Samuel Turner, 3306 Lawton, gave a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday, April 14, complimenting the 4th anniversary of her little nephew, Preston Daniel Ingram. a beautiful cake brilliant with candles was a feature. Remember the Red Feather Dance? Same club. Balloon Dance, May 6. Mrs. Jos. H. B. Evans, 4277 Cote Brillante, was hostess to the Bachelor Girls Club on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. T. A. Dickson, 4216 West Bellegave if whist Tuesday evening in compliment to Miss Mollison of Chicago, her cousin. Mrs. Ella Holland, 712 N. Jefferson, who has been if paralytic a number of years, died Saturday. The funeral was held Monday at St. Paul Church. Mrs. E. C. Grady, 4004 Cook Ave., chairlady of the Colored division of the League of Women Volunteers of St. Louis, has returned from the National meeting held recently at Cleveland, Ohio. The Melrose Girls with the famons Mr. Creath and his Jazz-o-Maniacs, Lawd! will do their utmost to give you a good time Decoration Day. The Women's Relief Corps of the G. A. R., met Sunday, April 17. A number of new members were added. Extensive preparations are being made to attend the Convention at Jefferson City in May. The League of Women Voters met in regular monthly session April 15 in the Century Building. The following chairmen were appointed for the various committees: Mrs. C. K. Robinson, Mrs. Wm. Peck, Mrs. Geo. Stevens, Mrs. A. E. Malone, Mrs. Sarn Young, Mrs. Wm. Huffman, Mrs. T. J. Nevins, Miss Allie Simms, Miss Helen Adams, Dr. Amanda Gray and Mrs. E. C. Grady. P. P. Ashes (2) Is coming soon. Mrs. Jennie Mae K. Starks, 4231 Cottage avenue has returned to this city from a brief trip to Chicago, and Iowa City. While at Chicago, she was the guest of her sister; Mrs. Coleman and her niece, Mme. Vena Martin, 4722 Calumet. She also visited her brother, Dr. Dearford Kirk, at Iowa City, Iowa. The Les Joyieux club was entertained at the residence of Miss Alesa Logan, 4261 W. Lucky street, April 19. Next meeting will be at the home of Miss Ella Madden, 4227 Finney avenue. Lily Watkins, Pres. Miss Mattie Hedgemon of 3306 Lucas Ave. was hostess to the Melrose Club. Tuesday, April 19. After the routine of business, the hostess served a dainty repast. The club adjourned to hold its next meeting at the residence of Miss Berence Rhen, 3438 Lawn avenue. L. Lewis, president: M. Smith, reporter. If you're lookin' for me Brutha, you'll sho have to call between seven and eight cause the Melrose club have all my time May 30. Mrs. Birdie Jackson. 325 South Third Street, entertained with a 6 o'clock dinner party Thursday evening. April 14. Among those present were: Mrs. Blanche Johnson of New York. Mrs. Louise Clark of Chicago. Mrs. Parthena Busyy. Birdie Wright. Georgia Mumford and Mrs. Alberta Miller of this city. The Florient Bogs had the pleasure of accepting. Mr. Henry Gooden into their club Sunday at the meeting held at the residence of Mr. Geo. Franklin, 4344 Cook Ave. The club also wishes to announce their Japanese Lantern dance in the near future. Clifford Taylor, reporter. Mrs. Frank Williams and sister, Mrs. Hender Purur, 4064 Cook Ave., entertained the Good Samaritan club of Lane Tabernaecle C. M. E. Church. April 19. Members present eighteen. Visitors: Mrs. A. S. Morgan, 3961 Finney; Mrs. Georgie Douglas, 3961 Finney; Mr. J. Kyle 4216 Euright; Mrs. S. Farish, president; Mrs. J. W. Johnson, secretary. The Delta Gamma Girls held their regular meeting Thursday at the residence of Miss Helen Baldwin, 3223 Pine. After the routine of business, the hostess served a dainty repost. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Ethel Beck- with, 4063 Cook. Mae Lace, pros. Eva Patton, Sec'y.; Melba Hall, Reporter. Marvin V. Lucas, Baritone will be soloist at the Mammoth Meeting at the "Y" Sunday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Rhubottom of 4149a West Belle was hostess to the Candiott Girls at their monthly meeting Saturday, April 16. Silver and blue were chosen as club colors. Definite plans were made for an outing on Decoration Day. Other business being transacted, Miss Rhubottom served a dainty repeat. Whist was the feature of the evening. Members adjoined to meet May 21 at residence of Miss Minnie Wade, 4307 Labadie. Don't make me late May 30, for I'm gonna be with the Metrose Girls all day, so run on out. The Flower de La Girla held their regular meeting at the residence of Miss Monette McKinnon, 4037 Papin street. After the usual business transactions, the hostess served a much enjoyed two course luncheon. The remainder of the evening was spent with beautiful piano and vocal selections from a few of our many talented members. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Mikel Halli. 5227 Coussas avenue, Nettin Austen, president; Laure Minger, reporter. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, APR. 22, 1921 Mrs. Effie Warne was hostess to the Phi Alphitua Girls club, Monday, April 18, at her residence, 1910 Goode avenue. The next meeting will be May 2, at the residence of Mrs. Myrtle Adams, 4242 W. Cook avenue. The Phi Alphitua Girls' club wish to thank those who attended their "Gypsy Dance," April 8, which was a success. Mrs. Allie Jones, Pres.; Miss Argola Smith, Sec'y.; Mrs. Evelyn Lee, Treas. The Balloons are coming ! ! ! ! The Knohelo Girls, an organization of Summer Normal Girls, connected with the Y. W. C. A. held its first inaugural ceremony at the Y. W. C. A. Friday, April 8th. After the ceremonies, which were conducted by Miss Bird, National Field Secretary of the Y. W. C. A., the officers, Misses Chambers and Bird were the guests of the club. A dainty luncheon was served afterwards in he "Y" dining room. Your Kewpie will be waiting for you at the Kewpie Dance, April 29. (4-15-2) The Arcade Club held its regular weekly meeting April 18, at the residence of William Avery. The regular semi-annual election of officers was held at this meeting. The result of the election was as follows: Alfred Smith, president; Jas. Burrell, vice president; William Avery, secretary; Booker Bradshaw, treasurer; Jas. Linn, reporter; Luther Lane, entertainer. After the regular routine of business, a delicous menu was served by the hostess. Miss Aline Wright was hostess to the Usona Girls' club on Friday, April 15. After the regular routine of business, she had as her invited guests, Messrs. Butler, R. Davis, W. Davis, Hatton, Hess, Hoard, Lewis, Rogers, Selman, Sisson, Wilkins, and Williams. Miss Anna Herring, formerly of St. Louis was guest of honor. A very enjoyable evening was spent in games and dancing, after which a three course luncheon was served. Follow the crowd to the Triple C. Boys first Spring Dance, Wednesday evening, May 25 at the Pythian Hall. 3137 Pine St. Music by Manhattan Harmony Kings. The Philibian Girls met at 4265-a W. Lucky. An enjoyable evening was spent, afterwhich a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Miss A. DeBoe, 1010 N. Leffingwell avenue. Don't forget our house frolic, Friday, May 6 at 4475 West Belle. A. DeBoe, president; H. E. Housotn, reporter. Hello Central—What? The line is busy? Why, it must be the Melrose Girls, they do hold the line so terribly long—everyone is so inquisitive about May 30. The Versailles Girls held their first regular meeting Sunday, April 17, 1921 at the residence of Miss M. Buckner, 4347 Finney avenue. After the routine of business, they adjourned to meet at the residence of Miss L. Bain, 4281 W. Lucky street, Sunday, May 1, 1921 at 4 o'clock. Watch for the date of our House Party. W. M. Casey, Pres.; A. Robinson, Secy.; C. Oliver, Reporter. The Pershing Girls held their regular meeting Sunday, April 17, at the residence of Miss Odell Matson, 2734 Clark. The club was delighted to welcome the two members in person of Misses Clementine Senter and Adele Wheeler. After the regular routine of business, a dainty repast was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Bernice Hankins, 1404 Papin. O. Matson, Reporter. Don't fail to attend the Spring Fashion Show, April 28, Pythian Temple. (4-8-3.) The Quaker Bible Club held its regular meeting Wednesday, April 19 at the residence of Mrs. Webb, 4221 Maffitt avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Dnaalthan and Mr. Louis Fairfax became members at this meeting. After the routine of business, Mrs. Welsh, who entertained the club served a very delicious 3 course luncheon, which we all enjoyed. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Mary Williams, 2210 Walnut streeet, and Mr. Fairfax will entertain the club. Mrs. Bradshaw, president; Mr. Woods, Treasurer; Mrs. Woods, Chaplain; Mrs. Anna Welsh, Secretary; Rev. B. Roberson, Teacher; Martha Rogerson, Reporter. P. P. Ashes (?) Is coming to the Booker Washington Theatre. The Imperial Girls held their regular meeting Thursday evening, April 14th at the residence of Miss Viola Marshall, 4449-a Kennerly avenue. After a routine of business, a luncheon was served by the hostess, Nexx meeting will be at Miss Blanche, Woolfork's residence, 4338 Mamfft avenue, Leona Jackson, President; Margurite Daniels, Reporter. Mrs. Perry Broby, of 4055 West Belle Place entertained a host of friends in honor of her husband's birthday Sunday. April 17. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Porterfield, of 4455 West Belle; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Meeks, 4455 West Belle! Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Mr. and Mrs G. W. Bingham, 4035 West Belle Place; Mr. C. L. Smith, 4329 W. Belle Pl.; Mr. and Mrs G. L. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs A. Stewart, 4055 West Belle and Mr. and Mrs. James M. White, 4051 West Belle Place. The Novelty Girls were entertained at their regular meeting by Miss Madeline Hickman, of 4224 West Belle Place. To their surprise they were stormed by three unexpected visitors: Messrs. James Luther Nelson, Edward Bradley, and Samuel Hilliard of Cleveland. Ohio. The hostess served a three course lunch-son. A very interesting talk on the subject: "An Ideal Club" by Mr. Edward Bradley was appreciated by the Novelty Girls. It will pay you to visit the Novelty Girls club meetings for they are always interesting. Walton-Garrett Nuptials The handsome niece of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Walton, 4326 Garrett, was the scene of a beautiful April wedding. Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, when their third daughter, Miss Lucille, Charlton Walton became the bride of Mr. Lucian R. Garrett, Physical Director of the T. M. C. A. Rox. Wm. H. Peck of St. James Church officiated and Mrs. Julia Stevenson rendered the wedding march. The girlish bride, very attractive, descended the greenery banked slaughter on the arm of her father, to the living room, where she was joined by the groom and his best man, Mr. Leonard H. Glisson, physical director of the public schools of Loulsville. fore an improvised altar elaborately decorated with spring flowers, sulax and potted plants, the Recreation Girls Club forming an arch of white ribbons. The ceremony was solemnized be The bride's gown was an elegant white satin and chantilly lace. Her tulle veil was held to the collure with a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and Lilies of the Valley. Mrs. Robert J. Reagin of Selma, Alabama, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and wore her wedding gown of nine months. She carried an arm bouquet of sweetpeas. Miss Lilliam Hopson; the bride's mald, wore a dainty pink orchid frock and also carried sweet peas. Little Miss Dorine Douglas, niece of the bride, was ring bearer and little Miss Zudora Elaine Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mary J. Franklin; was the flower girl. A reception was given for a large number of friends and relatives. This was served by the Recreation Girls Club, which consists of teachers from the Cottage avenue school and of which the bride is a member. The bride and groom were recipients of a number of telegraphs of congratulations and an unusual large number of expensive presents. Among these were a massive floor lamp and mirror, the gift of the Noon Branch and Board of Directors of the "Y". The out of town guests were: Mrs. Lucy Calloway of Allensville, Ky., aunt of the groom; Mrs. David Douglas of Denver Colorado, the Bride's sister; Mr. James Ashmore Harris of St. Paul; Mr. Earl Harris of Chicago; and Mr. B. A. Walton, Jr., of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Garret have purchased a home at 4582 Garfield where they will be at home to friends after May 4. E. J. Victoria, Jr. Marries Kentucky Belle Miss Joanne C. Smith of Louisville, Ky., was married to Mr. E. J. Victor Jr., at the parsonage of the Congregational Church, Tuesday, April 19, Rev. E. W. Hamilton, officiating. Mr. Garfield Rogers served as best man and Miss Lillie Moore was bride's maid. Only a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. Miss Smith is a woman of culture and is influential in political affairs of Louisville. She was graduated from Reed's Memorial College. Richmond, Indiana, in 1907, where she studied nurse training and specialized in surgical work. She is an active worker in the Episcopal Church. Mr. Victoria, is well known to St. Louisans, and is popular in circles of Freemasonry. He holds an important position at the City Club. The bride will return to Louisville within the next few days to aid in a political campaign and will spend the summer in that city; returning to St. Louis to reside, after November 12. Mrs. Ellabelle Hayden Is Wedded To Harry Douglass Mrs. Ellibelle Hayden. 4000 Cook avenue, was quietly married to Mr. Harry Doughlass, Monday April 18. at St. Charles, Mo. Mrs. Hayden is well known in the younger set, and was considered one of the prettiest girls in St. Louis circles. She is from one of the oldest Kentucky families, but has made St. Louis her home for many years. Mr. Doughlass is a popular young pharmacist here, and is from one of the oldest St. Louis families. Mr. and Mrs. Doughlass have a host of friends who wish them much success. Dr. Jackson of St. Charles, Mo., entertained Mr. and Mrs. Doughlass and quite a few St. Louis friends with an elaborate Turkey dinner. ANNOUNCEMENT An interesting engagement announced last week was that of Miss Gertrude Harriet Scott daughter of Mrs. Chas. A. Scott of 4208 W. Ashland avenue to Mr. Oddie Straham, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Straham of Oklahoma. The announcement was made at a whist with which the bride to be, entertained eighteen young ladies at her home, Saturday, April 16. The wedding will take place in June. MARRIAGE LICENSES What Would You Give? as this? Does it look as if it were worth $450? Well it is, but you won't have to pay that much—not by $175, for, actually we are offering the equal of this exquisite four-piece creation for exactly $275. Is the dressing table stool included? It is, and it isn't. We have six of these stools only and the first six customers get them. After that, if you want a stool, you will have to wait—and the extra price will be $18.50 THERE is nothing cheap about this furniture—nothing except the price. Bless you NO! Why, the dresser is four feet wide and has a mirror 40x30 inches. And the selection of the wood; the interior construction; the workmanship and the finish are all par excellence. And should you not be prepared to pay in full, remember, please, that this store stands ready and willing to extend to you convenient credit terms. Honestly, how can you stay away? BIRTHS RECORDED Declare Your Liberty by opening a Liberty Central Savings Account The Liberty Central Trust Company extends an invitation to you to do business with this big cordial institution. Every Savings Account of $1 or more is welcome and every depositor will be treated with uniform courtesy and consideration. Ask for Mr. W. Leslie Hartgraves who will take care of you personally LIBERTY CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY BROADWAY BE OLIVE J. & M. Davis, 5821 Water. M. & G. King, 729 N. 10th. W. & A. Fowler, 8131 Pine. J. & C. Davis, 2001 Chestnut. F. & G. Taylor, 2824 Clark. R. & B. Jones, 6207 S. Broadway. M. & F. Coleman, 1408a Wash. L. & M. Wutkins, 2005 Koscinsko. J. & R. Cross, 915 Brooklyn. J. & P. Pawls, 1515 Chestnut. H. & S. Alleh, 2804a Market. Girls M. & G. King, 726 N. 16th. F. & E. Stanley, 4350 N. Market. W. & A. Hampton, 2643 Olive. R. & C. Brown, 1437 Papin. J. & M. Russel, 1708a Macklind. A. & C. Allen, 2804 Beman. W. & M. Hodge, 900 N. Cardinal S. & A. Boykin, 1717 S. 2nd. G. & J. Lind, 8046 Locust. Hoses are red. Violets are blue. Come to our dance And we will accommodate you at the ideal local house dance, April 29. ANNOUNCEMENT The McPhethen Memorial Presbyterian Church, Goode avenue and Cote Brillante has extended a call to Rev. Harry E. Humphrey, of 4211 N. Market street, who has formerly been identified in the Baptist Church and clergy. Rev. Humphrey joined the Presbytery last week, was examined, admitted and fellowshipped at Pattonville Mo., St. Louis county. He has held some important charges in the Baptist connection, but has at this time entered into his new fellowship with much vigor and enthusiasm Kinloch telephone, Del. 4178-L. Meet me at the Pythian Hall, April 27th. CULTURED WOMEN RESENT COMMENT ON THEIR CLOTHES They Take Proper Apparel For Grant-ed That Is Why They Come To The "Style Shop" "The Style Shop" 2319 Wash Street Hats Made To Order Hand Made Undergarments Dressmaking and Beading Madames Ransome & Morrison Proprietors TO IDLEWILD VISITORS St. Lottessa, if you are going to Idlewild, MIch., and want a place ANNOUNCEMENT Scott and Brown new federal home is now located at 611 Lottessa Street CENTRAL The Willing Workers wish to express their profound gratitude to all who helped to make the entertainment a real success. There has been so many to express a high tribute to the Debaters, together with numerous requests of repeating same. We hardly know nothing more to do than to grant their requests. All the Debaters acquitted themselves like Gladiators. We certainly feel proud of our own boys. The Tabernacle Gled Club is another spectacular event of singing the Gospel in the hearts of men and women. The Willing Workers wish to express high praises to these great singers. We hope to be able to repeat our programme in a few weeks. After all the tickets are in, we hope to realize a handsome sum to be turned over to the Pastor and Deaconas. May God add a blessing to our work and to all. Try The Famous . Llyra Hair Beautifier “) TPyout Haitdfesser Cannot Supply you, get it from thenearest Drug Store or direct, from ; ea THE SLAUGHTER SYSTEM 3001 Lawton Ave. ee St. Louis, Mo. 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LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, APR. 22, 1921 ctlemttmenet lors “Ronis. ‘This continued untit| g a each member's home hud been visited | [> ‘ E’ I Y ding not more than-Afteen min- eon Bea Biage eating the frat AND LOCA. NopRS Ea eee ae ei) ab Feo oll street; ‘Three at COREINGED FHOLEAGE TWO| | ert elle: Ghok. Pencieton” tart A lbut mot least was the stop in Kirk- meeting at St. James Baptist Church | wood, Here the last course of the San peseth Svanue, | Rew. 4. Hi Eill| menu was served (Mus) McKinney | 4 < jeraerabe digot Hey, yo L,| Nad the. Sigfaare of having the dane-|./47 ‘Woodson, president; Bro: W. H. Mer- cereale onfiitaed unit the aoe rell, reporter. fount the sarang. a ; ~ one aving spent . ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH |a very enioyable evening hat. Sunday was @ glorious day | ee eee) Me Laney a rat i ener wd . Deacon Homes of Southern Mis~ 2 7 Hie, Reseon, Homes of Southern Mit:| TRIPLE HEART wmist cive. [fh ‘and thelr, Christian co-workers were] The “vinle Heart, Whist Club had] eves with us fn both services. ‘Sunday,|a meeting April I, at D16 N. Leovard | nish April 24, 12 a.' m, preaching and at/averue, Mra, Calle Thompson, hostess, | tra 8, me gubsegt: | Sainpson's, Riddle avenue. Mr Calle Thompwon. hostess. | {8 ¥ by Rev. W. H. Harris, D. D. The pub-| Arter thé uiual routine of business we | mum Me invited. Rev J. L. Woodson, Pas-| were served a delightful Inncheon and | $5.0 tor; Bro. G. Jackson, Reporter. an evening of rare ‘Was spent. The Hee ete atte ete next meet was held April 15, at Pp, PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST [lint dactn whawning, Mre Cora Phite| © , Pleasant Green Baptist Church El- Hott and. Wash streets has out-grown its quarters; the five o'clock Prayer ‘meeting alone has dver 500 partici- pants euch Sunday morning, Deacon Albert Walton has good things to tell the members each Sunday morn- ing. The 11 o'clock “service has grown to the extent that standing room is at a‘premium. Thousands of et men come to this station to get on their way toward heaven. ‘They say it is om account of the old time religion and good old fashon singing. With the service rendered by the ushers makes everyone feel he Is wel- come and is at home. All of the auxiliaries have grown to their full capacity but thelr leaders are ask- ing for more to come. The church ts planning the 16th anniversary for the Pastor to take place in the month of June. The Pastor has been so busy gathering Jn souls and serving the poor that he has not stopped to have anniversary before. The officers and members have taken it on themselves to honor’ their Pastor for Invaluable service rendered and are planning to give them the cast Anniversary of his chyeer. All members and friewds ‘will be culled on to join in this dem- onstration of a worthy cause. _ Tuesday night, April 19, the fun- eral of Sister Mattie Heck wis held ‘at the church at 10 p.m. She" was a member of Robison Guide Christ. fan. Social Club No. 1.. Over 300 of members of this club turned out ir honor of the deceased. The funeral was preached by the Rastor, Rev. 3 K. Parker, ‘This service was some- thing new in the Ifne of funerals, but the President, Sister Luvenia Rober. son found no difficulty in having her members respond to the call of duty Several young men including the son of the deceased, accepted Christ at this service. The body was taker to Union Towa, Ky., for burial, at- tended by family. I won't be home Monday Bve., May 2, Why? Because I'm going to the. Foxes May Pole Dance HEAR REV. E. $3. REDD LIVE WIRE “Y” PASTOR at! First Baptist. Church’ Sunday, April. 24, 3:30 p. m., he will address the teachers and workste coune!l of the Ant District Sunday School Union on “How to Restore the Old ‘Evangelistic Fervor in the New on ‘Mr. W. M. Brewer Boy's Work retary Y. M. C.'A. will also speak on “The Value of Organizing | Boys Groups in Sunday School Work.” Rev, Geo. E. Stevens will lead the Devo- tional Topic: “The Essentials of Christian Character.” Matt. $:21-32. ‘All Sunday School teachers and workers In the elty are especially in- ¥ited to be present. Visitors always wiseome. “Mrs. Julia Wavis Buckner, Chr Program Com.; B. D. Buford, Pres. Sunday School Union; Dr. J. M. Bracy, Pres, Sunday Schoo} Conven- en. Blues’ Jazz Orchestra will play at Fashion Show, April. 28th, . Pythian pie A-Bbde ahd AT THEY. W. C. A. Exchange is essential to progress? Values depreciate when money lies fate. Y. W. © A. is a ‘promising field for investment. “Put your dol- Jars behind the folks behind the girl" ‘Vesper Service Extraordinaire! ! Miss Sally Foster. Wield Secretary, South Central Feild, .will speak, tor thirty minntes.on the ¥. W. C. A. Work. Miss 8. Helen Adamm, Indus- trial Secretary will tell the story. Community singing: directed by the ¥ W. C. A Staff will also be.a fea. ture of the service for Sunday, April 24tm, at 4:45 p.m. - We challenge you now to become 4 vesper patron! ‘We guarantee you will continue. Our Camp, Which will be held in Fajrlawn Will open about the first of June. A huge Spring Festival will mark the closing of our activities the city. Part 1, of the Festival be contributed [by the Uselele ub, ‘whieh made Peas this winter, and tis wilt be geen tx winch ait departments, si be featured. The etact date will jannunced ‘vrey soon.” ward! 2" is the slogan eis wagia pepeaiagies De, ot Tunereulosts Day during May 1-T, intends to sabe on upon the hearts ‘minds of our people the all (eihacoe Bo'sure 0 vase Mi the ue Jecature and inspect ait the xhinit . Be ‘ ‘of the ‘No. ‘the n —— May 10th, at ewe Are You Sere ae oe By Oe ee ae es PALOMINE SPRING OPERING oy 2 eres ae, tee a mbes sailed: ot 2 residence at Sree ae Mone dee See ber’s house. This continued until each member's home had been visited ending not more than-fifteen min- : pi excepting the first es curried the patty. y wane: Stoddard ry ; Three stops on al alles. Oboes Pendleton Late Dut. not least was’ the stop in Kirk- wood, Here the last course of the menu was served (Miss) McKinney had the, Sigfaare of having the dane- ing and ‘amusements. The amusements contifiued until the wee hoursof the moraing. eae CTR. ne bad} ‘spent a grenuing. (Mian 8. Fomett: president: (Miss) M. Lewfs, ‘secretary. TRIPLE HEART WHIST CLUB The pie Heart Whist Club had a meeting April at DIG N. Lamiard avenue, Mrs. Calle Thompson, hostess, avenue, Mrs Calle Thompon, hostess After thé uiual routine of business we were served a niente luncheon apd an evening of mairth Was spent. ‘The next megting wan held April 15, at 2a South Channing, Mrs. Cora Phil: Us, howtend "anid™aeapte the Inelet ent weather all. rbembers were present and xpent pleamuit Hours at progress- lve whist which was followed by 2 palatable iunehgon. We adjourned tc meet at 8301 Pine street, April 29th, iMrs. Cornelia Russell, ‘hostess, Marie are you going to the Foxes May Pole Daiice May ‘2nd? I aint go- ing tothe Beara, MR. AND 1B ae EXTEND Mr. and Mrs. Bugene Jackson of 4336, Garfleld avenue wish to thank their many friends and the brothers’ of the Prinee Hall Masonic Lodge for their kindness during the period of his serious illness Of pneumonia. Mr. Jackson, is now able to be going about. "They also. ‘wish to extend| thanks regards:to Rev. 0. C. Maxwell and members of the | First Baptist Church, : APPRECIATION | We wish to thank our many friends Telatives dtid-nelghtors,. for thelr kindness and sympathy shown us dur- fg the severe Hines of out daughter, elma, who is convalescing. Mr. and Mra J. B. Lewis, 4211 W. Ashland Ayenne, Pit camateeierearee Book ‘Qn Life Of Mrs. J.D. Duke Now On Sale Books ou the fife of Mrs. J.D. Duke are now.On “aate at Victor Spiritual Churehy at ‘Pve St, at FielA-Lipp- man Plano Store, 8702°N. Grand Ave.. and at the American Baptist Publica- tion Socléty. Grand and Olive. (4-22-2) | DR. COLEMAN GOES BACK TO MARKET ST. Dr. R. C. Coleman, who condneted a dental office at 2340 Market street, corner erent, ‘bat moved te Wells- fon some months ago, has returned to his old office. Dr. Coleman wishes to announce that he will be pleased to welcome all his old and new patrons ‘and that’ he will Gandnet his, bmsines in the ame straight foward. honest way {is th the past. 0b RALLY AT PROVIDENCE BAPTIST ‘The great drive to raise $1900.00 at Providence Baptist Charch will take place Sunday April 2¢ at 3pm. All ee ws and friends’ are cordiaty invit- Sait on a balloon to the latest Jazz tune! !'f “Les Joyseux. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. . A. Curtis, dentist, 2395 Mark et Street, has returned to hit duties uster-spending 4 for days at | Hot ings Ark. arranging and attend- ing the faced of hts brothér. who was buried in that city Iqat'Friday. AML faney Waltzers Will have a chance to show their shot Tuesday aight, April 19th. ‘The Murwood Hair Parlor Anyone wishing the Marweod o7r e°. ot Hair Culture, may call at 123; |. Beaumont street. I have completed the Murwodd Systew and have re- ceived my diploma. Bours $a. m. to 6 p, m. (Later treatments by appoint meiits) Call Bomont S144 Mrs. Sa: die Wood, proprivtor. Coming Events eae To The Lovers Of Music | ‘There will be a band given by heise a 5, April Th at oe Glacier Hall. Tint oka Olive Bt Good music by T. Johnson's orchestra era ‘concert. . A. Shackelford ; General: R. W. ‘com: mander of band. Adlaaloe 35 cours $98) se 3 ‘ ee oem . E RECITAL BY “MME. HURD FAIRFAX Hurd Fairfax, the world's 3 homie singer and five separate and. ‘role Baritone, a Union Memorial M2 Cuarde . Haney Patras, oway- Apel 38:3) ® cents, 3 IN GOLD $5. Wil be-given to the® petson guéssiag correct Sere 3 Ciub | Malt . i seme ominy Ere Se tees ee a ae hp ae ne ¥ ee 7a , hy % gis CLASSIEST MOON- LIGHT EXCURSION ‘ie ¥ ‘The Classiest Mono-light Excur- sion 0 ie opaao Wil be featured by toe E unt Boys, on the ti {Ol steamer,. Majestic, _ Wedresday: evening, May 4 Music ‘will ftur- nished by the Majestic Jazz Orghes- tra’ A prize of $10.00 will be given to" thé club turning out the a number; $5.00 to the boys lub and $8.00 'to the girls club. The Boat will leave the foot of Olive street at, 9 p,m. Officers: - Leslie Williams, presi- dent; R. Jones, vice-president; Sam- uel Edwards, "secretary; Frank Benda treasurer; Dee Hutt, busi- ness manager; Johnnie Parris, legal advisor, Members: David. Campbell, Q. Fain, Robert ‘Brown, Edward Haynes, Irvin Smith, Charlie Doss, F. Jones, John Beaseley. Prof. Jesse J. Johnson has been es- pecially engaged as master of cere- monies, Admission; 75 cents, Union Station. Waiters First Entertainment The Union Station Waiters will give their first entertainment at the Py- thinn Hall, Tuesday, May 24. Admis- [sion 35 cents. ‘There will be $20.00 in ie given to the party holding the lucky number. Prize tickets 50 cents they alto admit you to the hall, din- |cing and fefreshments of all kinds, Music by Wm. “Blue's Orchestra. Prine tickets may be purchased at the Pas- time Music Shop, 2389 Market atreet. HAWANAN CLUB SPRING DANCE, Don't forget the Hawaifan Clah's Spring dance at the Pythian Arditor- ium Wednesday evening April 27. tn- sie by Chas. Creath's Jazxers, LES JOYIEUX BALLOON DANCE The Les Joyieux Club will give a “Balloon Dance, May 6, 1921 at Pythian Hall. “Music by Harris’ Jagsers, ~ —s ‘WESTMORELAND’S HOUSE FROLIC By special téquest of various clubs and friends the Westmoreland Girls will feature another House Frolic, April 27 at 2813 Pine street, 8 to 12 p.m. A good time as usual is as- sured all, Admission 25 cents, FOXES MAY POLE DANCE We are going over! Over where? To the Foxes May Day Celebration at Pythian Hall, May 2, and we are not coming back until the fun is over over there. RURIAL PERMITS 5. Witenes, $2, one Randopy. BE. J. Moore, 41, 917 S. 14th. - C. King, 22, $000 S. Broadway Frances Jackson, 0, 1302 N, 15th. J. Hubeft. 41, 2604, Mills. ©. White, 60, 4280 St. Ferdinand Rebecca Mossey, 52, T10 N. 18th Lina M. Brown, 10, 3218 Hickory. Eliza King, 50, 5126 McKissock. A. Dawson, 78, 4300 St, Ferdinand Geneva Anderson. 31, 2115 Papin: Maggie Thompson, 41, 211 Gratiot. Kathleine B. Euton, 22, 4276 W. St. Ferdinand. H. Grant, 34, 4237 Finney. Dora Coleman, 52, 2312 Wash Ella Grant. 60, 4237 Finney, Elien Holland, 61, 712 N. Jefferson. Anne Allen, G0. 1515 Morgan. lola M. MeMuiry, 3, 2837 Franklin. O. Mollett, 17, 824 8. 22nd_ Alfreda Owens, 22, 4427 Cote Brillante Minnie Jones, 38, 4258 W. Cote Britl- tante A. Baskerville, 29, 2244 Randolph. ‘Matthe Heck. 43, 805 N. Cardinal. Ida M.. Juckson, 25,2719 Liscas, Marie I. Keeton, 3 iio,, 009 N. Cardinal Susie Willams, 4%, 2020 Lambdin. ‘The ee te Hiae aed ‘sodding griyes is now at hand. fn order to avoid the usual rush in May we ad- vise the public to hare this work ne HOW. ne es —_——— COUSIN OF PROF, A. E. MALONE "DIES IN-ST. LOUIS Mr. Al. Dawson, 78 years old, of Paduenh, Ky. died Friday the 15th at the Poro Ruikling where he lived, and was cared for In his declining years. Mr. Duwsou was a cousin of Mr. Ma- lone, whe with his wife, Mrs. Malone, accompanied the remains to Paducah: Mr. Henry J. Ruscell of 4854 Mc- Pherson Avenue, @jed April 14, at the age of 64 years, husband of Dora: mall, brother a Louis’ Hassell Ble Was buried Aprit- i6th--trom. the un dertaking establishment of Gus Scott, 3015 Lawton avenue, Rey. T. J.-Mop- ping offielated. : Mra. Minnie Jongs entered rest on April 16, 192% ato — pm in Sie, beloved wits of. Jemoh lenge wi 4208 "W. Cote. Brilliante te voted daughter of Mollie of Oklahoma City, aunt of Marion Ran- moat. Waughter-in-law of Mrs C8 Fence of ‘San AttOMa, to mourn her tom, 9 mother, mother-in-law. nfece, uncle wind mkt foes Pa A — ‘Lawtom: pes " at o'clock: which the sat et member. ne i a Fath cote CARD OF THANKS We, the bereaved family of Luve- ie Pr ete ‘on. iam, Baas ad syupsiny shows in the loo of Dar dyer uits éaagnte, aig fer y the sbrvice teasermts Pea Bias All Work age its Guaranteed Fo Give 4 The Si Hecke Growth 4 SCALP DISEASES A SPECIALTY fy Hours: 8a m.to4 p.m. Phone, Bemant 1160 MRS. LUCY W>LOWE-HUTT 2321 WALNUT ST. - "=" OARD OF THANKS j We wish to thank every one for thelr LADIES HEADWEAR Khiiinéhs to uk durtig: thé:MNpikee ant | We have on sale a large selection 6 death of our dear father and couslt,|fine HAND MADE Hats for Ladle: Mr. Al. Dawson. and for cen rrortiaies a Girls, We also carry a fine Une extended and the beaittifil foral of [af hat Pi and. fashionable braids ferings. oa “|You can your frames and shape: Ym Gertie Reston, Daniehter, (from np. | Mr. atid Mrs. Aaron "E. Miiione, |"AN) our friends. are. respectfully in Cousing. : vited to eall and inspect our stock. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Belle Ditto Norris T wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation ‘to friends and reJa- tives in my bereavement of my dear méther, Rebecca Massy, ‘who died| April 14, Also wish to thank the) Dt. of Venus Tab. No. 67 for thel noble asalatanag especially do I thank the H. P. Dt. Florence Greogery Da- vis, Pallbearers and A. L. Beal, Un- dertaker for his efficient service ren- dered. Daughter ‘Mr#\i Martha Mitchell, “CARD OF THANKS: We sincerely thank our relatives and friends for the kindness and sym- pathy shown in the loss of our dear brother Joe Hubbert, who departed this life April’12 and was shipped to Florence, Ald., for burial.. We also thank our Pastor, Rev. T. Morris for the consolation ‘given, We also thank our undertaker, Mr. A. L. Beal for prompt. service. Sister Mrs. Mary Nelson; Brother Charles Hubbert. we who Ghent tar sincere thanks and appreciation to friends Gnd relatives for the sympathy shown ing the {lines and death of our| Sister, Ida Jackson, who was shipped fo Nettleton, Miss., for burial. Algo AL, Beal for nis service. THE FAMILY. . CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt and best wishes to fiends and rela~ tives for their kindness shown thru nickness and death of out dese broth er, Earl Moore. We ank Rev. Dunavant for his consoling remarks spoken at the funeral, also A. L. Heal, Undertaking Co., for their ef- ficient service rendered. THE BEREAVED FAMILY, CARD OF THANKS We wisn to thank our many friends for their*kindness in our sad hour of ‘Dereavement in the loss of our dear mother and grandmother, also for the beautiful floral offerings, and Rev Ashburn, Cole and Mosley for thelt consoling, words. ‘ours in sorrow, Annie H. Stradford, daughter; Ben- oe parrebeone “Seeeeeems care 3, Nelson. gran F, Hague vente. Coluisbus, Onto. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness shown ua during the {ness and death of our father and mother and for the many floral designs also Mr. Gordon who con- ducted the services #0 nicely, We express our gratitude to the lodges ‘also to our dear pastors who deliver- ed such Inspiring and uplifting ser- mons. ‘Yours in sorrow, Son and daughter-in-law, ‘Howard and Bell Washington. ~ IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear be- loved tather and mother who depart- od this jife just a few hours apart on Aprif 11 and April 13, 1921. “Watching” They always leaned to watch for us, Anxious {f we were inte; In the winter by the window, In summer by the gate, ~ And‘ though we mocked her tenderly, ‘Who had such loving'care: °° Tne Tong way homie would seein mor * : Because they waited there. Their thoughts were all 20 full of us, ey never 5 And #01 ‘kink that where they are ‘They’ must be watching yet. Wail tll we come home to them, Aptows it we are late; Watching from Heaven's ‘window, Leating frm Heaven's gate Sadly missed by Howard Washing. ton, son; Belle Washington, daugh- ter-in-Taw. mr JN MEMORIAM In loving memory Of Guy sister, Marie Blackburn, who departed this life, one year ago, April 21, 1929. The month of Aprile here, : e saddest OF the year: And in our hearts we deeply {4 , ‘A wound that can never be weal: ‘We loved her but God loved best, And took her home with Him to rest Sadly missed aisters, Cassie 7 julie Walton and other rele tives. Sle ‘a cas et oe edt ne Gray, who passed away two years. ago, April 19, 1919. : feel thy kisses o'er Pies ‘Thou unsetn amgvl of my Ife: i hear thy hymns sgound me thrill, “And to care and. strife; "hateeea ra. D. W. fei poe 1 eta conte of of ear ‘she Queeptes Gm ule 20 p27 a are. an ebb tear! 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The Sowers Jaid his gravé, ae rhe Bee But our love. for him who, sleps be- neath, Wit never fade away. Sadly missed by Katie Jones, wife; Ophelia “Jones-Henderson, daughter, and” Cora Keys, ‘niece. YS oa In loving beloved daughter, Prudence, Helen Williams, who ‘Zepuried this lite Aprit 23, 1918. She ts gone dut not forgoiten, > oN memory dwelin, 3 op ‘Sadly missed by father a Mr. ot Me P. Williams, 3526 FOR SALE neg i “year eee -% room ana ame, = ot ae oe eee Se ST Byadieton Ave. # SS eee TN ee NEW MOVIE THEATRE == 2 Near Jefferson Avenue a Newly Remodeled and Decorated PAGE FOUR McGARR_AND DeGASTON HAVE REAL NIFTY SHOW AT THE B. W. THEATRE Jules McGarr and Gallie De Gas- ton with thelr aggregation of “Rag- UUme Steppers, at The Booker Wash- ington Theatre, have everything that Koes to make up a good speedy. show; not only in stepping, but music, comedy, and comedy girls as well. ‘The offering {s without plot or title Just rambles over a field on inciden- tal fun and frolies. Gaston and Charles English are the comedians, They have a big store of witty sar- casm that is good for continual Joughter, Jules McGarr is at bis best as the dandy man, The rapid succession of musical and dance num- bers ig helped harmontously by thelr own director at the plano, 8: 3. Miller, The chorus numbers are ar- tistle and the features seem to catch the audience just right. Among them are: “Dixie Melody” and “Barnyard Blues,” by J. Raymond Wallace; McGarr’ and the girls in a musical novelty galled “Sea Shells;” “Its Right Hére For You,” and “Craay Blues; Lillian Thornton; “The Queen of the Cabaret,” Miss ‘Thornton and girls; a song and dance by Ruth Trent and girla; The “Hula” dance by Miss Trent and Lillie Yuan (a Chinese girl); and a gingerly finale “Shake It.” There is plenty of excitement in the cabaret due to two women and their hus- bands running in on each other The show fs giving good satitsfaction, atecarr aN win otter “Money Sam from Alabam", next week at The Booker Washington Sam has plenty of “kale’ ‘and buys a theatrical company, He must be ‘amused, therefore, the audience gets the benefit. The outcome is a con: golmerated variety with a number of surprise novelties. Among the fea- tures will be Wallace and Thornton the “Blues Delineators;" Thornton and Thornton, the Harmony Duo; a) few screaming minutes with Gaston and his original line of chatter: Charlie English as the “Winch; and McGarr and.Trent in @ variety of dances, of their own creation. ~ Fisher's Fun Festival will come to ‘The Booker Washington for one week after the “Ragtime Stepper's’ en- agement. Then .will come PP. Ashes (7) the nutty sensation. OS JAZZLAND GARDEN WILL OPEN ABOUT MAY 9 Jassyan, Garden will open about Monday, May 9, wtih several new features Aside from being beautified generally, an open air dance pavil- Hion is being installed, an extra large orchestra will be engaged this season and a big bunch of entertainers are being carefully selected. AT THE MANHATTAN Entertaining goes merrily on at ‘The Manhattan Cafe. Misses Pease and Johnson, the Jazz Queens, are creating a sensation with their inter- pretations of all the latest song fay- orites. The garden is being remod- tled for the first call of the open alr season. : SEVEN MUSICAL SPILLERS, PLEASE GAYETY PATRONS Jean Bedinis, tremendous success, “Peek-a-Boo” now showing at The Gayety Theatre has established a record among records with the pa- trons and friends of this theatre. No one cOuld truthfully say that — this show is lacking anything that would make it other than @ good — show. From the beginning of the first num- ber, anti! the close of the show, the interest is the samé Every scene is gorgeously dressed in beautiful cow tumes. Together with two great comedians compel the show to be a wonder. Among the wonders are the "Seven Musical Spillers”, all Ne- grounusicians including two women, This group of Jazz wonders takes the house wtih applause and puts the complete show in a claas to itself. AT THE MOVEES “Black Beauty” At Jest-a-Mere * “Biack Beauty,” Anna Seweil's fa- ‘mous classic known to readers in every language all over the world, has been made into a motion picture and will be shown at The Jest-a-mere ‘Theatre this Sunday, Monday, and ‘Tuesday. It is rare that such a heart intere@® story is available for the screen, put “Black Beauty” is so hu- man in type that its homely char- acters give it all the big moments it requires -The adapters left the story Just as they found It, preserving {ts simple masterly style, and added to it am-inside story concerning the human beings, friends of Black Beau- ty. This is the story that Black Beauty bad no means of knowing and could not see It explains the reason for going to town on’ the rainy day in which the bridge was swept away. it emphasizes the im- portance’ of the family being at the jap when the stable was burned and adds a thrilling spectacular race be- tween horse and locomotive. ‘On Wednesday and Thursday thi theatre will present “Dice of Dest ny.” with H. B. Warner. Its th story of = diamond thief who tried to reform, for the sake of “the girl” But he was @ target for the venom ‘of the police ant detectives; as 1 exook who dropped his old associates and led © straight life, be won the eamity of bis. pals, who double crossed him. Goldwyn Week At Pendleton ‘The coming week at The Pendleton Theatre will be devoted to Goldwyn teatures, The program will open with Rex Beach's famous story. “The North Winl's Malice” on Sunday and Monday, It is & drama of the frozen north where men and women are driven almost to madmes by the mon- oteay of wolitude on ‘and Wednesday, Bettie Convecn, will be seem in “Prisoners ft Love” teen ‘pie about r BOOKER WASHINGTON 23rd and Market Streets a aih THIS SATURDA Y-SUNDAY-MONDAY, APRIL 23-24-25 Chae eR Oo ee ee 99 PN ee ee. C 0 Wi E 7 te THE HOUSE WHER -_ Gas NOTHING TOO GOC 66 ° 99 EXTRA SPECIAL | ie “Passion EXTRAORDINARY - THIS SATURDAY FOR ADULTS ONLY “ 99 SOUL AND BODY The Sto-y of a Girl’s Redemption through the Strength Of A Wonderful Love. | IT LAYS BARE THE WORKINGS OF THE INEXQRABLE “— WHICH EXISTS IN EVERY COUNTRY AND EVERY CITY . FOR MARKETING A WOMAN'S SOUL AND BODY See Ann Luther in the part of a lively little Roumanitin girl who is sold | ler father to « traveling “woman-trader,” auctioned off by the latters at public <ile and passes thromgh the agonies of a hundred’ deaths bebbre she finely ix delivered, pure-bearted still, from her Soul-enslavement. SEE—The Thrilling Eruption of a Volcano | A{LSO—10th Episode of “DIAMOND QUEEN” AND—Buster Keaton in “NEIGHBORS”, 2 Part Comedy | DOUBLE PROGRAM--WED., APRIL 27 | CRITERION THE. Special Photo-Play Features Every Day SPECIAL FEATURE ——— THIS SATURDAY Clara Kimball Young in ‘H I HH SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Sidney Franklin’s MASTERPLAY bh = my |, Not Guilty” | The Dramatic Sacrifice Of |: a Brother And The In- |! gratitude Of The Other Brother In Contrast A STIRRING MASTERPIECE | Pictured In The Wilds Of Indin | 16th Episode Of | “FANTOMAS” A - and Comedies aS a SPECIALZe™ This SUNDAY, APR. 24 SPECIAL THIS SAT. APR. 23 me tae Dram - “RISKY BUSINESS” Franey cate in & Jet LYONS & MORAN in ‘Fixed By George’ ‘The story of a young phycian patients with “nerves? arouses his young .wife's jealousy; of a meddle- some friend whose efforts to “fix” the ee cernm) in a series’ of ludicrous sit uations from which they are saved by the doctor's ingenuity THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, APR. 2%, 1921 SPECIAL—SUN. APR. 24 Pearl White In the New Fox Dramatic Production 6b ” Know\Your Men A Strong Story of a Wo- man’s Weakness & Strength) —ALSO— Nick Carter In the First Detective Experience | , Of His Adventurous Career. “AMONG THE COUNTERFEITERS” In ‘Two Parts. ' SPECIAL SUNSHINE COMEDY FOX NEWS — MUTT & JEFF IN A SPECIAL WESTERN OUTLAW PRODUCTION __ MONDAY, APRIL 25 . William Bussell in A Great Fox Drama “BARE KNUCKLES” Also Ith Episode of “VELVET FINGERS” and Comedies: _ ALSO SEE Wm.S.Hart IN A FIVE PART WESTERN THRILLER ——and—— : — Snub Pollard Comedy im | “FELLOW ROMANS” THEATRE--21st and Market St. THE HOUSE WHERE YOU SEE THE CREAMOFPHOTOPLAYS! NOTHING TOO GOOD OR TOO BIG FOR OUR PROGRAM. ALSO—%Part Western—Vodivil in Movies—Mutt & Jeff | . rAND—@ Century Comedy, “TOUGH LUCK” SPECIAL FEATURE ATTRACTION - 3 FAVERSHAM ia The Sin | That Was His” The Story of How the “Still Small Voice of Con- science,” Rang Like a Clarion Call and Awakened a Soul kes S'ept. | SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 30--MAY | Precilla Dean and Lon Chaney : ___in the Greatest Melodrama Of The Season MONDAY, APRIL 25 Earl Williams in ‘The Stirring Drama “It Can Be Done” The story is unique and illustrates how a person may work ont the events of life beforehand and force others to play the roles assigned them. In 6 Parts —ALSO— 10th Episode of _ “FIGHTING FATE” vacate tat ALONG THE MEXICAN BORDER —and— BILL FRANEY . BUD DUNCAN Comedies Cn ee 2 Pe ie et ee oe toe A Mighty Epic of the ‘Screen. Took Two Years to Make It. Starring: Pola Negri, | the Star of Two Continents. With a Cast of 5000 Pgople. : “ ‘The Intimate love Story of a Strong man and ‘Iful Woman. The true story of the little French Millmer whom the whole world came to know ag¢Madame Du Barry. ‘ x _ EXTRAORDINARY, SUNDAY WILLIAMS. ‘The Testing HART ® Block’ ee TUESDAY, APRIL 26 “The Blue Moon” The Sensational Drama Of The Pearl Fishers Of The Wabash Flats Of Indiana By DAVID ANDERSON The Story of the Blue Moon Was Run in the Comet Weekly In Serial Form. ‘The Concluding Chapter Be- ing Printed this Week. —ALSO— “THE KNOCKOUT MAN” Two Reel Western Drama and “The Mystery Mind” and Comedies a ron aoe Sana Deepens WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Alice Joyce in Vitagraph’s Latest Drama - “Her Lord and Master” — ae 8th Episode of “THE PURPLE RIDERS” “SUNSHINE SAMBO’S” NEWEST COMEDY MONDAY, APRIL 25 Will Rodgers in. “Honest Hutch” He was shiftless, soddeny grimy and unloved—until, a sudden twitch in Fate's looming of his life made him bectheipe Waky Gor aaa ALSO—See ART ACORD in “The White Horseman” And BEN TURPIN in S, A Two Part Comedy THURSDAY, APRIL 28 4 story that rings with the whole- some wotth of real man's character. In which ar Se Artie rinks the life of. auathion: % a: A lesson in the brotherhood of man i& taught by a renegade who masks tm the Folé of a priewts ALso ~ Other Feature Pictures “The Greatest Love” — “The Sage Hand” “Partners Of The Tide” FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Alice Calhoun in “ ; The: His y Charming Deceiver A Picture \hat’ll Thrill You and Rlease: You From Beginnig n » To RUTH Ri ND - In the Srd_ Ey of “THE AVENGING ARROW” BE SURE 70 SEE capri Ee N”?—_—_—_— COMING-—"The Gullded-Lady” TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Edith Roberts in | “White Youth” He was to be shot at toe the executioner could not straight until he was “half shot” At Roi held the ‘Key to the wit ‘A SURE 'NOUGH THRILLER and EBONY COMEDY. FRIDAY, APRIL'29 Another Double Program CARMEL MYERS in “Beautifully Trimmed She led a little group of swindle painters cohen Sk the SE eee from wells—and she took = fendij wba rue poat oh "a oan Also—Madge Kennedy—i ‘The Girl With The Jazz Heat ‘The story deals with a Mennon/ maid who runs away to New Yo Sede plesty ot coer ee her in the metropolis, 5 FES AMAZE RIOR Also BUD Comedy _ SHOWING THE LATEST AND BEST IN PICTURES--First National, Fox; Select, Paramount, Metro, Universal Pathe, Goldwin, Etc. LATEST PICTORIAL NEWS EFFICIENT SERVICE POLITE ATTENDANTS COOL --- AND --- PERFECTLY VENTILATED SUNDAY, APRIL 24—Buck Jones in "The One Man Trail" ALSO—4th Episode of "THE WHITE HORSEMAN" With ART ACORD, Champion Cowboy of America AND A TWO REEL COMEDY AMUSEMENTS—SPORT (Continued from Page 4) Vaubernier who rises from her lowly place among the masses to the command of a king and the nation through her irresistible charms. Later she becomes the storm center in thrillingly tempestuous times when the whole populace revolts because of its hatred of this very product of their kind. The Star Theatre will begin the coming week with "Soul and Body" on Saturday. It is the story of a beautiful girl who finds herself a slave, offered and sold on the auction block, but was saved from worse than death by a wonderful love. On Sunday, Harry Carey will be presented in "Hearts Up." It is the story of a man who determines to shield the daughter of his dead pal but lacks the courage to correct her impression that he is her father; how he comes to love her and finally reveals the truth and wins her love, is an absorbing story. Wm. Faversham in "The Sin That Was His," is the feature for Thursday. This picture tells a big, gripping story of a man against whom fate had set her mark, his light to cling to the better things of life, misunderstandings that send him to the depths of despair and finally his rejuvenation through the mediums of a good man's faith and a pure woman's love. "Hush" and "The Testing Block" At Criterion Cjara Kimball Young in. "Hush" will be featured at The Criterion this Saturday. It is a warning to all women based on the story of a woman who tried to purchase happiness and peace of mind at the price of a husband's happiness. William S. Hart in "The Testing Block" will be The Criterion special for Sunday. It is a six-reel feature.of tremendous dramatic strength and breathtaking thrills, tempered by a never-to-be-forgotten romance as sweet as the plaintive old melody "Darling Nelly Gray" which runs through the story like a golden thread. WONDERFUL PATHOS & HUMOR Malice rides on the wings of the northern gale! The North Wind, which wraps men in its frozen arms and breeds the red hot fury of melancholia in their hearts. A crashing, raging drama of the frozen wastes, swept by the chill breath of the spirit of malice that lurks behind the North Wind. Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid" will be the feature offering at The Lincoln Theatre this Sunday. It is the famous picture that the famous comedian worked a whole year to make and it has created a sensation wherever shown. Among the features to follow are: "You Never Can Tell": "Unseen Forces": "Love, Honor and Obey.", "Dice of Destiny": "The Dancer's Peril" and "Rogues and Romance." To The Patrons and Friends Of The Olympia and Casino: When one realizes that the War brought about a raise in some instances of (400) per cent in the prices of Moving Picture Plays and operating expenses, one can readily understand why we have not been inclined to reduce our admission price until now. However, we feel that in-as-much as the public has to pay for every excess charge and that our patrons are so appreciative of everything, we have done in their behalf, and will continue to do, that we must extend to them every consideration, that is why we have decided to Cut The Prices at our theatres at this time, we will leave no stone unturned to fulfill our promise of presenting only the Best in the Motion Picture World, and at prices which are within the reach of everyone. Yours for the Best In Moving Pictures MANAGER. By Edward E. Clay Saturday night marked the closing of the two night run of the "Y" Circus. Fully 200 persons attended despite the inclementity of the weather both nights. Each performance began with a grand march around the saw-dust ring with the band crashing out a lively march. Ring-master, clowns, ferocious animals, tugging at their chains, acrobats, and beautiful maidens representing the nations of the globe and dressed in the colors of each, presented a brilliant array of dazzling circus color. Circus balloons and peanuts were sold by quaintly dressed country country maidens, along with horns and noise-makers of every description. Trappee work, calesthenic club swirling, tumbling, tight-rope walking, folk dances, were the features of the performances. When not looking at the feats of these, the audience was kept in continual merriment by the antics of the clowns, who seized every opportunity burlesque every act. All participants performed their respective parts in true circus style, and much credit is given the directors of the event. It is said the circus was the most successful ever presented by the "Y", both from an exhibition and financial point. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, APR. 22, 1921 BLACK BEAUTY VITAQRAPH THE GRAVE IDERS" comedy COMING Also—"THE SPOR PAUL LAWRENCE I LETON THIS SAT. APRIL 23 "Treasu EXTRAORDINARY, TUES.-WED. Bettie Compson in 'Prisoners Of Love' COMING- Also—"THE SPORT OF PAUL LAWRENCE DUNN TON "Treasure INARY, TUES.-WED. e Compson in ers Of Love" "Prisoners Of Love" THE SECRET WAS TOLD One man had trampled a lily under foot. But another lifted the shattered blossom, and patiently waited. —ALSO SHOWING— TUESDAY WEDNESDAY KING OF THE CIRCUS DOUBLE ADVENTURE Two Part Comedy and Pathe Review O SHOWING WEDNESDAY CUSS"DOUBLE ADVENTURE" comedy and Pathe Review TUESDAY WEDNESDAY "KING OF THE CIRCUS" "DOUBLE ADVENTURE" Two Part Comedy and Pathe Review LATEST PICTORIAL NEWS FUNNIEST COMEDIES EFFICIENT SERVICE POLITE ATTENDANTS ADMISSIONS—Adults 10c, Children 5c—Plus War Tax. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR PER FECTLY VENTILATED Al-o JOE RYAN in "THE PURPLE RIDERS" News Weekly and Comedy THE BEST THAT'S MADE IN PICTURES Fox-Paramount-Select-First National Metro-Universal-Goldwyn-Pathe, etc. EDWARD R. KOCH ORCHESTRA Combined With Our $7,000 Pipe Organ A Big Powerful Story Of The Sea If you like a story of red-blooded adventure, of pure vance amid strife and combat, of strong men who share, of sequential who recognize no law except that of the kufe or pistol, of men who live by braving the horrors of the sea, of mighty passions that clash like the forces of nature in a storm, then "Godless Men." is the Picture For You. ALSO SHOWING THEATRE 1420-22 MARKET ST. OPEN FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 11 P.M. THE MASTER PICTURE Black Beauty With JEAN PAIGE and AN ALL STAR CAST The Story has Thrilled Millions ONE OF THE BIG PICTURES OF THE YEAR SEE—The Speetnular • Fire Seenes The Race Between Horse and Train, The Storm in which a Bridge is Swept Away. DON'T MISS—This Super Special SPECIAL MATINEE TUESDAY, APR. 26—3:30 P. M. BENEFIT SCHOOL CHILDREN YEARS AGO HE STOLE FOR THIS GIRL New they were "Going Straight" but the Hell-hounds from headquarters "Seek the Woman." Yet Brains, Cleverness and Square shooting fool even "The Finest." FRIDAY, APRIL 29 "The Gold" A Gripping Story ALSO—Geo. Seitz in " Revue Operer Temper OTHER ATTENDANCE "FANTOMAS," "VODIVIL IN , APR 28-29 Production Men" of The Sea Adventure, of pure strong men who law except that by braving the sions that clash, then "Godless — FRIDAY MYSTERY MIND" sets SAT "The HE HAT Every hail Morovenia because se And then a came along wall, scale America. 20-22 MARKET ST. Events The Highest Quality In SK ANYBODY SERIALS 'AVENGING' POLITE ATTENDANCE RECTLY VENTILATED PRODUCTION Melodrama "The FRIDAY, APR 29 Tom Moore in "Hold Your Horses" ALSO—RUTH ROLAND in 'AVENGING ARROW' 3rd And a Good Comedy "WESTERN PEP"—"DANG HE SIN THAT WAS" Friends Music By JEWEL JENNINGS COMEDIES JENNETT COMEDIES LARRY SEMON COMEDIES AND OTHERS uthé, Goldwin, Etc. COOL — AND — PE ALSO—4th Episode of "The With ART 'ACORD. Chan AND A TWO R Jane Novak in The Golden T The Gripping Story of the Klondy -Geo. Seitz in "VELVET FIN Open 2:30 Temperature Just OTHER ATTRACTIONS WAS," "VODIVIL IN MOVIES," "MUTT SATURDAY, APR Mable Normand "The Slim Pri HE LIKED THEM Every haughty noble in Morovenia rejected the because se was too thin. And then a young America came along, peeked through wall, scaled it and carri America. MARKET ST. OPEN FROM UNTIL 1 Highest Quality In Pictures and MYBODY 'S AVENGING ARROW' "FIGHTING FA "SON OF TARZ TE ATTENDANTS TILATED "The Killer" APRID-29 Moore in our Horses" TH ROLAND in G ARROW' 3rd Good Comedy SATURDAY Pearl W "Know Y ALSO—17TH "FANTO Good Comedy — I PEP"—"DANGEROUS PARA T WAS" A Gripping Story of the Klondyke ALSO—Geo. Seitz in "VELVET FINGERS" "FANTOMAS," "VODIVIL IN MOVIES," "MUTT & JEFF." HE LIKED THEM THIN! Every haughty noble in the state of Morovenia rejected the slim princess because se was too thin. And then a young American,millionaire came along, peeked through the harem wall, sealed it and carried her off to America. And Others athe, Goldwin, Etc. COOL — AND — PERFECTLY VEN ALSO—4th Episode of “THE WHITE HOUSE With ART 'ACORD, Champion Cowboy of Art AND A TWO REEL COMEDY FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Blanche Sweet in “Her Unwilling Husband” Also a Two Reel Western Drama And a Good Comedy. LATEST FOX NEWS SATURDAY Edythe R. “The Fife ALSO—Two “Who Was And a TWO R OPEN FROM 6:30 P. M. UNTIL 11 P. M. SUNDAYS, CONTINUOUS 2 P. M. UNTIL 11 P. M. PRICES NEVER CHANGE ALSO—JOE RYAN—IN THE PURPLE RIDERS 7th Episode and MUTT & JEFF FRIDAY, APRIL 29 ALICE BRADY in 'The Dancer's Peril' 1ST EPISODE, RUTH BOLAND "Avenging Arrow" "VELVET FINGERS"—Plum RYAN—IN LE RIDERS Episode T & JEFF NOTE—POWER NO ADV IN PR APRIL 29 BRADY in "Ccer's Peril" RUTH ROLAND "Long Arrow'" ANGERT—Final SATURDAY George B. "Rouge Roman" also "FANTO and GEO. 071 novak in "Den Trail" of the Klondyke "VELVET FINGERS" in 2:30 Daily literature Just Right TRACTIONS "MOVIES," "MUTT & JEFF." SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Mable Normand in "Slim Princess'" LIKED THEM THIN! nightly noble in the state of rejected the slim princess he was too thin. young American, millionaire, peeked through the harem it and carried her off to OPEN FROM 10 A. M. UNTIL 11 P. M. Pictures and Music ING ARROW' 'FANTOMAS' FIGHTING FATE" SON OF TARZAN" NTS e Killer" 6 Parts SATURDAY, APR. 30 Pearl White in "Know Your Man" ALSO—17TH EPISODE OF "FANTOMAS" Good Comedy — International News EROUS PARADISE SERIALS "WHITE HORSEMAN" "DOUBLE ADVENTURE" "DIAMOND QUEEN" "PURPLE RIDERS" PERFECTLY VENTILATED THE WHITE HORSEMAN" Caption Cowboy of America PEEL COMEDY SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Edythe Roberts in ek eet a ae PS eee a age a PUBLISHED WEEKLY 7 BY THE ST.LOUIS ARGUS PUBLISHING Co. * 391 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Boment 1452 J.B. MITCHELL ........0ceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeesseess MANAGING EDITOR HERBERT T. MEADOWS .............+++-- CITY EDITOR and ADV. MGR. a : SURSCRIPTION RATES Ome Year viccce secene seces ceneee egeeee cesta eameee ceceree $200 Bie Megthe oc 5 cess ace cone sone sees cece cone esse cove ence cece See Bieage OOF sak 2005) s0te/casa pnde wens aver seaeineas ance coceccece | OE en < Advertising Rates Furnished On Request Entered ax second-class imatter Api § 1918 at the Pott Oficeat Saint Loult, Missour, under the eer ot Maree ie a MEMBER MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSO€IATION - . Gevernor Hyde has promised to call a special session Of the Missouri Legislature in the near future, He has recently been = ted as saving that one of his reasons for delay is that he has not fully made up his mind as to all the legislative, program that he would present for consideration," ae “We. ould suggest to the Governor that he recconmmend. to the special legislature the passage of an_ariti-lynchiing bill, and. inchade ‘such a paragraph in his special message. We take it that the governor is particularly interested in. such Legislation as will make this State a better place in which to live. And in as much as lynching and mob violence are a disgrace to any state, yer see no reason why the govemor-should not be heartily in favor of such a bi'l oe : ~~» Ph Republican,and Democratic parties of this State are commit- tet to ‘stich legislation in their platforms, which they made last fall. And the time was never more propitious as now. President Warren G. Harding bar set the pace and in keeping with the spirit and principles af Nhe Kevublicah party, the path has made casy for the true-heart- _ ed to follow. ‘ : . ‘We have had too many lynchings in this State during the ae four yzars, with four im all that have been publicly recorded, Two were white an-l two were Colored. > ' Tf nothing is done to protect lives for the future, who knows or will venture to say what will happen in the future in the way of mob violence 1 the State?” Will the governor wait until some wholesale lynching aud possible buming of human Beings at the hands of amok before t= will act, or before-his conscience is awakened to the situation * Can't lig see that to wait until then that 4 wrong will be committed that sen never be made right? Remember what happened in: Springfich! of this State in 1906. “Yes, it is fresh on our minds: and every. time we think of that horrible lynching and burning it rushes. the blood: in our veins. “ * As chief executive of the State, Govefwor Hyd= should take the lead in this matter asa precaution against mob law. He owes it to the people of the State to use his good office in defense of tife and & against mobs violence, He cannot plead, that there is no dagger of such 2hings pappening just because he is governor. Experience does not gustily Such.a conclusion. But because he is governor and a Republican, ‘witha Pepublican House aff Senate surely he has the cdurage with. couch: oman to tackle, and put over legislation that would do honor to any stats; 5 eS - ‘This, hes suggest ® the rane of ew keting tue we oe in he nanse of progress for the State ; this we offer im th= name of peace “ahd goudwill toward all in the State. ‘This suggestion heeded will tke ‘Missouri out of the “Back-woods” column, bring her. to the fromt, floating progressive: banners high. “Will Governor Hyde act? We hope 2 S N.A, A, CP. Membership Drive ects of the National oe peers ’eople is iow ina drive for 1 -wide drive that the National officers are ing the year. : 2 the onl wzation, National in scope, fu sciy- Be days in the year for racial Retoots anization is composed of both Colored and \ Th: local branch of tie National Absociation for the Advance- ment of Colored People is now in a drive for members, which is a part of the nation-wide drive that the National officers are promoting for members during the year. : : » This is the onl organtzatioo, National in scope, functioning three tuindre baled siciy-Gve cays in the’yerr lor rach hetiormeat: ‘The organization is composed of both Colored and white. Among its present membership are Governors: of States.’ United States Sena- tors and Judges upon:the bench, Its. object is to ape ior all Se cares equal justice before the law and to secure for every citizen the rights guaranteed, by the Con- stitution of the United. States. = Of course, there gre a large number of psople in the United States who arc onyond tthe prosivans ofsthe Constitution that oe cauat justice to every man. Un fem the large majority of sho. are thus opposed to the Constitution, are those _ who have to do pllabsy and order of the lend. And asa result of such opposition, one ‘class of citizens are forced on account of their lesser numbers, to suffer avany horrible injustices at the hands of the others. ‘* “hss coodition ins caused mach cace Stition aint has brad Shot i comepon'y called the race problem. With this has come that monster Face prejudice 2 : National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hs undertaken the task of ameliorating this condition with the hope 0! finally bringing about a cure. Much effective work has: been done along this line and the most i r ve 3 g gratifying results have been achieved. ‘To cerry on ths work i reqnitee nusibcrs wad sacaty Numbers to back 4] Fe ee One Lec ee rte for suatice and fais play, wo eases tl ir of lec opinion and to-have a Sree remem + Pale apeaeouing tion for, the Advancement of Colored People tee done to change conditions than any: other organization since the days ci the “Underground Railroad.” hyve pe cent of the nembers arc Colored people, und naturally so. ‘For he wha would be fr e—must hinmelf strike the blow. poe ‘The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. should have at least 20,000 Dias cok Ge «ales earting argentine be eo ae ee sebers, ‘Set sowkd be about. cnet Cobered heard. Once getting a hearing, a change in conilitions will follow. 2 Pron nd the ight of Teemey are ear toc come-to mankind, Those of us who believe in our seives and who art not slaves at heart will join in this movement, But the careless ‘did indifferent ‘will go ow their way in the. same old rat. Will President Harding Measure Up? ‘There is always something to come up verf-early in a president's fareer to test his good sens> 508 white women working in the Regis- ter of the Treasury's office at Washington, have petitioned President Harding vot to appoint’a colored man as head of this office, as has been the custom of the Republican party for many years. The petition=r point out that there are.now more thin 900 white women and men em ployed in this office as clerks, etc., and that it would be intolerable to appoint a colored min as Kegister of the Treasury over them. +" These petitioners hav: nothing to say about the qualifications of the mau wrentioned for this office. It is just his color they object to. ‘Now there should be ‘no difficulty for the President of “the United Stetes te silence these misguided children. “For certainly childsen they are; for no person.with matured minds would, in an age like this, come fo the President of this Nation with a proposition so entirely out of har ee ee ee. ye are ; urding appreciates aad will abide by, to give these petitioners a tather- einai 20. te calorwk: mom be. jas io. mibed co sowelen 20: sess PAG SIX Gov. Hyde’s Special Legislature have no scrupples about working with @ colored gentleman with the necessary qualifications to, fill the office, | > 3. -. Our government is coming to a prétty pasty when a number of mis- guided, prejudiced infested reactionists cam muster the nerve to petition the President of the United States to not se duty, beeause the per- son by whom he is to do his'duty, through the will of God, happens to be colored aes We have been taught to believe that all heathens, are in foreign lands —Exchange, 4 age Despite the advise and pleadings of the well thinking people of the Race, there are still among usethose who, are always apsing the ‘tite man. The white criminal will “cork” his face, so he may appear ‘bluck. Now a Négro is charg:d with powdering his face so he may eppear white. Camoutflaging and masquerading seem to be a fad in St. Louis ‘ ' Now that wholsale pconage has been revealed in the South the all-important and burning question is, will the Department of Justice go to the bottom of this evil and break it up? Faith in ourselves will remove mountains, But the great trouble with us as a group is that we have not faith in the other fellow. The man who has no faith in his fellowman, has very little in himself. We still believe in the doctrine that where there is unity there is strength, Come on fellows let us unite our forces and let’s see what will fal” We regret to say that share are still a few two-by-four Negroes who are going around with theit little hatchet, knocking everything and cverybods but their own pet ideas, Brother, should yuo diz tomorrow, the work! would move on !vst as, though nothing had happened. See! Mvor Henry W. Kil was officially inducted into office as mayor of this city for a thrd term last Tuesday.- He Gssumed the office not ma bocctful, braggadocio spirit, as one who had triumphed over his cnemies, bat with a sincere purpose of heart to make St. Louis a*greate: a ; Vi C ; AMER ictory Celebration The Victory celebration meeting at . : Oniog to oe aPproaching mayaral. Twenty Fst Anniversary sue da in honor, Mayor Kiel Celebration Will Be eee tn cue Held This Sunday factory extlanation. In compliance with Proclamation ot the Supreme Commander Camps 14 and 15 of the American Woodmen will hold their Annual Sermon al Pleasant Green Baptist Church, El- Hott und Wash streets, Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. The Joint Committee will spare no pains to make this oc- casion a Spiritual and — intellectual treat, An impressive program will be ‘rendered. The sermon will be preach- ‘ed by the Rev. J. K. Parker, Pastor. The public is cordially "invited. Coyer“see, hear, and learn what the American Woodmen have done In the ‘post 21 years, and what they intend to do in the future. ‘The wonderful growth of _ the ‘American Woodmen, and the many hundreds of members of the Race, employed and the many thousands of dollars, paid to members of the Race, in salaries or commissions, makes the American Woodmen worthy of your ‘earnest attention, and demands your ‘respect. 3 ‘The Anniversiry entertainment given by the Joint Camps of | the ‘American Woodmen at Pythian Hall, 9137 Pine street on Tuesday evening, May 3, completes the 21 Anniversary ‘celebration. The public is respect- fully invited to attend on both oc- casions. The joint committees will spare no expense to make this one of the grandest and up-to-date affairs of the season. Refreshments tn abundance and the high art of ex- ipressional emotions will be freely in- dulged. Music will be furnished by ithe American Woodmen Syneopated Jaze Orchestra. Admission Will be 35° cents, PL Ashes (4) Ie coming soon. PACIFIC. MO. Mrs. Wm. Jackson was In the city last week visiting her sister, Mrs. bistacn"> ale, Wor, Lewerwes sitio fm the city last week * Mr. Elle Tur feet ran ‘ia the City on ‘Dusinest 1s jweek. Master Richard Lane Jr., was jout from the city Sunday visiting his jparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Lane. Ree he Brown from the city wil ipreach in Pacific, Sunday at 11 a. m, \Mrs. S. Gotier has returned to the city ‘Mrs, Jennie Curtis bas been very sick Dut aiueh improved at thie wring MARCUS GARVEY “MOVEMENT MEETING AT PYTHIAN HALL Owing to some misunderstanding last week in the arrangement for {he Pythian Halt, for Sunday 17th ApFil no meeting was held there much to the disapp@intment of those who came and found closed doors, but others stayed a while to understand why no meeting was held. when few of the officers guided: them to the Firat Free Baptist Church on the 2d ifoor ‘where the Uslversal Negro Imn- provement Association held its meet: fag until about $:00 p.m The Organization begs all readers to accept in good part all mistakes made for that date and invite every body out to the Pythian Hall, 3137 Ping-street on Sunday, 24th of April ‘at 3p. m. to attend” “Good program ‘will be arranged with many noted speakers. ‘The Hon. Rudolph Smith wil speak on the Black Stax Line and the Con- struction work started upom in Li- deria by. the Universal Negro Im- provement Association. Come early. Admission free. : ‘Meetings during the week will be held in the First Pree Baptist. chureh: corner Luces and Garrison avenues 5:00 p.m. every night. : MISSOURI NEGRO REP. LEAGUE CLUB MEETS ‘The Missouri Negro. Republicas League Club held: their regular weekly meeting last Monday aight, at Clark syenue. A lasge attendiinoe of the members were present. Dr. Chas, H. Phillips wae Redormed Register ‘of the Treasury: ‘The chub decided to" take the matter of waiforped police ant eee ee THE SP. LOUIS ARGUS, PRIDAY, APR, 22 1921. s be AD ceer, ISSUING HEAL! Se Duties, id@ylhisitearedGlymamay ‘sce oo hid > OF AMERICA <—_—_ A BSURAN The First Negto Insurance Company to qualify under the laws of the'state of Missouri i) 10 ee ane ok ening Ss water fnetnkel et To. MEN we ae offering splendid opportunities. : MER a = Fane On Queene fees nse DOUGLASS. LIFE. "ES Cf: 7 The Vietory celebration meeting at Metropolitan” Church last Monday night wax attended by a nice audience Owing tothe apeotellig. mayaral ty inauguration which took place the owing day. bie honor, Mayor Ktet ‘hrm not present, but Judge Prank’ SL Signe, Committcenaan, tnavle the sathe factory explanation. : ‘Amang the speakers were: De. T. Moppinse Alisa Victoria X. Clar, Sir Grace Semple, Hon. Frank M. Slater Hon, Walthal M. Moore, Mrs. Blessde, Mrs. E. Cramp and Dr. Amanda Gray. Prof, Gerald Tyler sang. “Dear Little Woman of Mine’ which took well for the oecadon,, Miss Georgia, Scott alas rendered a vocal” nelection The weetiig wax lel under the ausploes of the Seventeenth Ward Wo- Tews Precinct Organization, Mr E, Slaughter Gamblg, onmitteewo on BLT. Ashes (2) fe cuning to the Booker Washington Theatre. URBAN LEAGUE MAKES SURVEY FOR STATE ‘The Urban League his recehtly made fa preliminary survey ou employment faipong Negroes In the St. Louts In dustrial district at the request of the State Cominissioner of Labor, Wai, Hi. Lewis. ““rht Urban League wns one of’ the first agencies to call attention to the wide-spread increase ly unemployment iu the early winter. It urged the clon: est co-operation among public and pri vate social agencies to lessen unew- ployment. “Phe Leagne's preliyinars surrey showed that on April 15th 8024 Ne groex were unemployed In twenty- four industrial establishments in the St. Louis district. ‘The ,consenstix. of opinion amung employers who have used Negro lubor is that the Negro tux made good and showed signs for a higher grade of work than was gen- erally given. ‘The U. S Department of Labor showed a slight increase in employ- ment in the St. Loufa Industrial Diy trict for March. For, Negro labor, however, the League's report showed & slight dectvane. Initieations are that April will <how Improvement for white and colored labor. TWO ARE ACQUITTED OF BURGLARY William Sylvester Sisk, Colored, was tried In Divison 12 of phe Circuit Court, Friday. April U5. dia charge of burglary and larceny. The officers had a confession, alleged to have been made by Sisk This confession was the only evidence that the State bad that tended to connect Slak with the crime *charged. An ebjection was made ax to the odmissibility of the cou- fession on the grounds that the Corpus Delecti had net been established first and that it hacl not beem sbown that the defendant wax connected with the Grime. Judge Hartman sustained the objection. A demnrrer wax then filed to the State's evidence, The demurrer Was sustained nd discharges Bink wax defeniat Garner of the firm of Vaughn amd Garnor. The court room wax eromied, with Colored people who showed signs of ‘approval of the legal victory seored ly the attorney. | On Wednestay. James Williams ‘Colored, was tried “in Division 11, on the charge of robbery im: the Ist de gree. He wax by a7 He was sino. by At Garver, amisted by Attorney ‘Vaughn. STANDARD LIFE “AGENTS MEETING “RTY APRIL 28-29 Biko B St Wil pak At Uno On the 28th and 29th of — April there will be held at The Pine Street ¥. MC. A., a State Agency Meeting for The Standard Lite Insurance Co. of Atlanta, Ga A very extensive program has been arranged for the public. ‘The public ts invited to at- tend these meetings. The time has come when the Negro must bégin to plan for larger commercial and in. dustrial developments. ‘Thinking men and wonien must come together and learn more of the economic con- it{ons of the race and begin to take such measures as will better our con- ditions along commercial lines. We ‘must begin to think more about’ the {mportanee of hurdiing our finances in order that greater good and profit might come to us in the manipula- tion and spending of our flnanciat re- sources. The purpose of this meet- ing will be along these lines and every thinking man and woman in the City of St. Louis ought to plan to attend these sessions, You are particularly invited to be present at the meeting to be held at Union Me- morfal Church, Thursday night, April 28. Bishop I. B. Scott, a very pow- erfut and pleasing speaker will deliv- er the main address. The subject of his address 1s "The motion is to amend, is there a second.” ‘This will be a rare treat and the citizens of St. Louis are indeed fortunate to have the honor of hearing this address, ‘The Standard Life Insurance Co... is the largest financial institution of the Race today employing 500 people and operating in 13 States and doltig husiniess at the rate of $1,500,000 per month. There are many things about this wonderful Company thtat we want you to know. Don’t fail to.at- tend these meetings. POLICY HOLDERS INVITED Because “of the large number _ of policy holders connected with Ths Standard Life in the State of Mis- souri, I am taking this method of Inviting you to be present at all. ses- sions of the State Agency Meeting which is to be held at the Pine Street Y.M.C. A., on the 28th and 29th of April. Sessions at 10:00 a, m. and 3:30 p. m Vou are particularly in- vited to attend our open meeting at Union Memorial Chureh on the night of the 28th. Bishop I. B. Scott, of Nashville, Tenn., will deliver ‘the miain address on’ the subject: “The motion is to amend, is there a sec- ond.” ‘This invitation ts given be- cause you have made it possible for this meeting. You have contributed in the building of $1,500,000 worth of business in the State of Missouri. ‘This meeting ts intended to give you a bettetr knowledge of the work that is being done-by- the Standard Life arid to pat you In position to further co-operate with the Agency Force in making this the greatest nancial institution of the Race. Don't fall to attend this meeting. Bring your friends! s 7. A. DICKSON, Agency Supervisor. With a feeling Lawd, Where? at the Ideal Girls house dance, April 29, ut 4068 Weat Belle. ‘The National Race Congress, W. I. Jernagin, president, 1341 Third St. X. W,, will hold its aunoal session ia Zion Baptiste Church. between Third and 4% street, 8. W., Washington, D.C., Rer. W. J. Howard, pastor. ‘The sestign will open May 4, 1921 and continue through the 7th. The ‘Annual sermon will be preached by Dr. C, D. Douglass the National Chap. Jain of Cambridge, Mass. "Tuesday, May 3, at 8 p. m. Among those who are expected to address the congress are Vice Presigent Calvin Coolidge, Senator H.C. Lodge, Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Dr. George B. Cannon of Jersey City, N. A. Dr. J. H. Henderson, of Kuoxville, "Tenn; and- Phil “Brown Em. representing the Labor Organist tions. President Warren G. Harding will récelve the delegates to the tt the White House, "Thurway, May 8 “At the last meeting of the jocal com mittee, Dr. J. MUlton Waldron report. ed that his’ “church liad elected. tx delegates and appropriated $3000 for thelr registration In the congress. Dr. 'W. J. Howard reported the election of delegates by Rising San Lodge, G. U. 0. of O. P. Dr. Jernagin read letters from. several persons. "who secured the colbmittes that they. wou ‘be present at the meeting in May. A ‘communication wax read from the of- ficers of the Pun African Congress. af the meeting of ie cow ‘gress in- Paris, France, in the early part of September, ‘The DAYLIGHT, « joursal pubtieh- ed im Toronto, Canada, states that the “Majority of Jamaicans are not im fa- vor of the suggestion to sell the inland to the United States. Recently @ rew- ution was Introduced in the Legisla tive Council 9¢ Kingnton, urging con- pg ma ma Pg Be the Britinh West Indies with « A New Service Feature On 10th Anniversary . FEW WEEKS AGO The p A Argus made a brief an- 5 nowncement | of, euros for inéreased production, “and. wit hia, fame, marking the Tenth Year f that the publication hax dominated tn ie public npproval. n view is here’ pre. a O sented of 2 New Linotype Machine, of é ee fhe very latent design, wich 48 = ne 3 i] 4 dition ta one purchayed recently; rep- 4 resenting complete execution of the * fh id = program of expanston, and record of his b i. D progressive development, and Lino- t Plant. ore — Firediafie the Circulation of "he ] ~ ‘St. Louis Argus bas increased at a rate 2, of more than 1,000 @ month, since Saniunry 1. A $10,000.00 Duplex Press Te a with a capacity of 6.000 coples an ay hour ix the beginning of reaching the 3 i coal of [0.000 copier a week that will Ly be attained duriug the year. 3 iG ADVERTISING MEDIUM—ddiver- —" 7 tisers desiring a dependable. clientele = igh will find The Argus a most effective mnedium through which to Feach the substantial ord serious-thinking readers of the’ Race, ‘The St. Louls Argus ix pecullar in ite fleld. It not only covers 8t. Louls likea blanket, but reacties put over Vucle Sain's vast domain, and in given carQul observance Uy. the most thrifty, frugal aud thoughtful minds, ? A, Bubeock Optimus and Several Improved Platen » with talent for the qurpose of producing printing siperior to the ylinary kind, bring ‘The Argus’ Printing Plant up to the highest standard of eYficiency, “A COMPLETE PLANT THAT DELIVERS A COMP! PRODUCT” 2341 Market St. St.-lJouis, Mo. ES On to Randolph Springs. Saturday. May the 7, 1921. Why? Because the Grand Opening Day hms been changed from Sunday, May int, to Raturday, May 7, 1921. ‘Prominent speakers from different parts of the county will en- fertain with their masterful efforts, Maxie and’ ont-door amusements will be conducted, among which are: Base Ball, Foot Ball, Croquet. Boat riding, with other amusements for the young people will Le allowed. Hotel rates $250 per day. Meals 65 cente each. Baths 35 conts each. A skilled barber will be in charge of the Hotel Barber Shop. Dr. He A. Langton, Moberly, Mo; 1 our consulting physician abd will’ be Advixed with for bathing purposes. Train No, 52, leaving Kansas City 6:45 A. m., reaches Kandolph Springs 11220 fm. Train Sly leaving Moberly 6200 4. m.. will stop sit the Randolph Springs, Train No, 53, will stop at the Springs, leaving Moberly 3-50. Other trajus will he announced later, Exeen- tive Committee: Dock Payne, Pres, 1. 4, Moberly, Mo.; Alex.” Smith, Treas. Huntsville, Mo.; Ollie Reed. Lafe Rucke, Horace Hicks, Ida M.| Payne, acting secretary. I. 4, Mober= rises meer = | PARE NLS SE yh SPY HAS DRAWN $30,000 IN ‘The Amociated Negro Pres CHICAGO, TL, April 26—Edward HH, Wright, the famed Colgred attorn: “at ie st plant aes Sia ate Soren Oe pears that Me. Wright” a the chil ee of the eo traction plan, a ify past year. ‘The Tribuee calle eet ‘on, to the fact that titix ie very pe ts one-third of the sum $107,324 pe bt Set tan We tho Se ake city pay -_ ‘s Greatest Newspaper.” calls Mr. Wright, ~Negre attorney of ability.” and “Negro ad- visor on Mayor's Traction Plam.” in the lime Mr. Wright remains wom a coationes to draw bis fees. _ Some come cripple, sume come lame. Bit the Melrose guarantee fou a good ‘time just the same, May we. es ‘CHARM CAUSES RIOTS | Shae Aaseciainy Saget eeas. ? BRUSSELS. April 20—The. revolt ot natives in Welgian Congo tart mooth during which Mf: trading posts seve ‘was fomented by a native pre. ic iiible and fa making it possemor Yatnerable. advices received’ today state. ‘The native sold the charms to ered. ions natives whose faith im them wits confirmed when troops, attempting to aulet the excitement, fired into the air, ‘Tur natives, finding themselves ania. jured, became uncontroliable. It will take several months, St ie sald, to re- ainay dele Readers and Advertisers the Following “Wles’ For-Sobeal. ting Copy To The St. Louis Argus poeta before Tuesday WANT ADS_CHURCH NEWS —CORRESPONDENTS’ NEWS Must Be In The Offec By Wed. wesday Noon. eer Be ae $$$ $$ eee A.C. P. DRIVE START SUNDAY Continued From Page One Huffman, 1623 Arlington; Mr. Young, ‘Sarah and Easton; Mra A. Slaughter #2— Lacky street: Mr. Harrison, Hamiiten—E. \J. Davis, 4318 En- right; E. J. Victoria, #419 Lawton; Paul W. Moseley. 4220 Cottage. _ Ruswell—(Webster Groves. Mo.)—D. G. Laird, 116 Euclid: Laura Barlow, X. Corneil; Aunie Harding. 62 Lin- coln; Mrs. J. Saunders, N. Cornell ; Mrs. E. Rogers, 564 N. Elm; Mra. Mor- ison. S. Cornell; Mr. Harvey Simms, ‘Shady avenue; Mra N. Wheeler Shady ‘avenue: Mra Parks, 831 Elm avenue : Mra. Johnson, 21 Him avenue; Mre. Hi. 1. Howell, Shady avenue. / NEGROES TO FRAY THAT Gop | ‘TROUBLE THE CONSCIENCE © OF WHITE AMERICA. he =6™~atonal § Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue. New York, today an- nounerd that colored ministers. thea out the United States have been asked to preach sermons on “Justice to. the Negro—the Test of Chrisitanity in America,” ani to hold « noon hour ser- vice of prayer ow Sunday, April 24th, the opening day of the drive for 1 quarter of 4 million members. Prayer at that time will be offered. ‘That Ged will trouble the consdence of White America over the wrongs done the Negro, so that the Nation may be hat ele oat be brought to it cy may @ realization. that ‘so long 24 it toler. ates these wrougs, the denial of equal opportunity, the denial of srzenn, he dena 2 eg peonage, and the burning. of human cane samake, it stance us, the. are sinner a1 nations, and its pro- Ceatations af Seceecracy see ta noes: ing brass or a°tinkling cymbal: ‘That our race usy ever hold to the highest expirations and Ideals for oar. and for our country, and that through closet ‘union of purpose. ud et pee forward ‘Sami of the rights and privileges of oot a tive land eee RICE ee ety ey he ee . tr nae % é ~ 2 ele GO eT ee: % 2 : , is ae : : So ane Coe ae eer : : : : be waen ig’ aH — Che St. Louis Arqus Vee Pn aaa Carat ey ° i PART TWO. , 5 ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, APR. 22, 1921 i - PAGES 712 ae ‘ “OPENS WEST END|): i IN THE GEORGIA AT THE coprro. | SPN srawauttestin || THINK ABOUT ON TI ESTABLISHMENT] — Garvey ana the mest of Us a (By Wm. Pickens) Marcus Garvey, Provisional President of Africa, is. now in abe West Inlies somewhere and there is talk of excluding him permanently — WAMRINGTON, BO. Apa wc irom the United States, as “an undesirable alien.” Some Colored folk |" Amocintal Negro Trese ieee ae Rack presuice opened by he, Wilson Sho do mot agree with Garvey, may make the pitable mistake of lye taontag ae commis 5 . intnistration ix healing slowly, sympathixing with an effort to exclude Garvey, y may forget that |dent Harding's message to Ce Entire Country Deplores Disgrace The |ssestnn sizas ihe treaty were when i commen to the question. of uma rights, ok lim cian of a eteeree Uh thar rena Ss Has B bt On The Ee Wececneer Melion sucted es ea black man to go and come in the world so long as he obeys the laws of [Prem (Special) 2. H. Churehy wh tate eeas Droug landed 4 peremtory cider that ther be| fl the land—they may forget that when it comes down to the question | ites on Taste eee, aa Nation; Must Be Cleansed tmared, Theo: cam the Nec eRe H e pf coun rights, we are all inseparably linked with Garvey and he a Fagard “the. statornt 66 Bee ter of the Treasury, Failure is the’ " ~. _ * Congress today, as the most signifies) ———_ - eer Ue meena ys, altura, be: the oe. Garvey has lived here for many years, and unless he has commited | COnere* on, the soaee senile As A “Horrible Example” [im fe imprisonment, eight men out | forrcart of the petition. | Howeren Ted chitin asciilent socjety here. ne Colored cae OF Ode MIC! |statement made by any Presidest; » (From Atlanta Constitution) Under the caption. “Georgia Ax Object Lemon," ‘The Greensboro (N.C) News. bitterly excoriates Georgia for the iveredit that tas been heape¢ upom the southern states by. revolting reports of erime, murder, poonage and wholesale bunco grafting, recently eianating from the state, Simllar editorials. are appearing from day to day in other southern newspapers, all retleeted in the follow. ing’ comment from ‘The Greeuaboro News— f “Georgia threatens to become w mon xtrosity. threatens to derogate from her prond position ax one of the Amer ican wtates, in the very forefront of ety ftization and sink to. the level of mich seml-barbarous, countries ax Al Dania and Bulgaria. “But the appalilug consideration to North Carolinians, is the unques tonable fact that Georgia was orlxi nally composed: Of the same sort o people as North Carolina. What Geor gia bas done, North Carolina Is capa bie of, No matter how low she falls it Is in our makeup to plunge. ax fac Leet bs neglect popular: education, Georgia hax done; let us make a mock ery of courte: and: justice, and tras to the masked moband to the lynch: ex's rope, as Georgia has done; let u grow insolent in our own ignoranc And concelt, ax Georgia has done; an we shall reproduce in North Carolim every horror. that has occurred in Georgia. * “Leaving the cotimen people and the Negroes: iu grgas ignorance ‘and teuckling fo the passions of the mot are two vices that will destroy any state. North Carolina is not alto gether fie of them, and the first, th mapreme duty, of every North Caro Unlan-who loves his state Is to ts every resource that God has giver hit to. purify the atwosphere of these ob scene: breatls from the mouth of- helt.” Newspapers froth Goaxt to coast, thronghout the north, east and west, are daily printing news. stories, editor falx and cartoons bearing upon th fleet is congestion wits pecoase. a it jon with peonage, tho, wholple murders of Newtacs Jasper and Newton counties ; but thes Ye not center their tre of criticism ‘upon Georgia in particular, “but upor the South. Naturally, other states of the sout! resent this. ‘They’ vehemeytly .re- sent belng stigmatined by the press of the country for conditions which the say applies only to Georgin. Tn other words, the’country ts polut, ing the Jinger of scorn at “the south” aod in self-defense our sister states o the south are pointing the finger o scorn at Georgia, Surety, surely it bs high time for decent sentiment of Georgia to assem itself and to Insist upon a. genera clearing up of an ugiy and disgrace. ful situation, the existence of which fn bringing not only tke state, but th whole: teat tein Ghemete: An Unfortunate Verdict Sas. Sauls. Sost-Ehepatch) John 8. Willams, the Georgia plan tation owger. fg either an lnnosen! man or be is guilty of one of the most atracloun series of murders tt the annals of crime. ‘The verdict o eee ee Onna ot eer is al ‘Tf there way insufficient erideace to gonvict him, he should have been acquitted. if the evideur Wat suMctent to. convict, be ‘shoul have been given the extreme penalty of the law, and the sentence shoul have beea executed with all possible promptness and rigor. ‘The cave has been invested with con siderable significance’ because of the racial gapects involved. ‘The sole eee nae a eenee Soh ro, teatimouy was not un- supported by circumstantial evidence and the established facts. ‘The vie- Kims of the grime were blacks. Pub tic opinion naturally amumed that thie waa to Be a teat of the white pasts mints te retder. sestice irrespective off zce, fs From this ‘of view espgeially 1 Se sedi Siesta Revie Gently it was the result of 3. compro. mise, the falled io reach ie agreement ‘ine solid homes. Dees detier served “ of quilts been returned and. the prisow ef tried before: a new jary om another ome oh She him. There should ‘wit _. it {8 anal cumstamce to" re See bee Tune cae ee Georgia Upsets A et corinaton Jory whieh baa The e cereal of wpe fo, the Wissen fetched a verdict. sith wh frieode of the Beale will be ead ‘oat Wiliams was euiley of the of Linkany Peterson, showbt heme a s¢ of others aieung Ma = oo foe the ert oon eae bad decide wes whether a 2 Xegne im Gutegin. sad with thot him life imprisonment, eight men out 1f the twelve were for hanging bim. Beyond question. if Peterson had k'll ed. Williams Peterson would have been executed. But it is a gain worth recording when a Southern commun- ity accepts the word of a Negro as conclusive testimony. against his mas- ter in a trial for a capital offense. Peonage In The’ South (From Spokane, Wash.) Arrest of a white man in Jasper county, Ga for the murder of 11 Ne- grees again calls our attention fore- Ibly to. the peonage system practiced thronghont the greater part of the south, The alleged motive ot the plantation owner wax that the Negroes Were planning to run away or were Planning to testify against him, Formal abolition of slavery left the Negro a helpless person... He had no trade, uo land to farm and no exper lence In developing initiative. A long yxriod of frlendly oversight was nec: el to bring bim to the level of the white worker of the north. But al- ter the carpetbagging days when nor- therm adventurers used the Negro for their own schemes, the plantation owners of the south used the debt laws, physical violence and other means of preventing Negro progress. “It ix not generally recognized that ‘the whole white. population of. the south which works, with thelr hands ‘nuffer under the system. The com- petition of the black workers. artit- ‘curily”held--down, reduces the whites to nearly the maine stainlard, “A white furmer Gen't sell cotton for 10 cents 4 pound to the local dealer whien the local dealer can “get it" from the Ne- groes for @ cents.” -” Injastise to some hurtaall. Pt hurts tue plaiitation owners. t00. ANOTHER VOICE FROM THE SOUTH - ‘The Birmingham News In itk Issue ot April th not only eon: deroned Williams bot argued that. his three sons should reeelve punishment for thelr acquiescence and condemned the people in the Counties where the Murders and peonage were perpetrar ed for thelr silence, and speaks editor: ially Im the following. manner : “Tt is gratifying to every right-think- ing citizen of the South shat a Jury bas promptly convicted John S$. Wl fams at Covington. Ga., charged with the murder of x-farm band on bia plantation. ‘There were ten other charges against him. ‘The jury found ‘him guilty of murder im the first de- ‘gree and recommended him to the mercy of the court, which will mean 4 life sentence, and this is probably ‘& greater punishment. One is tempted: to. wish the man had more than one life, in order that 4 greater punishment could be metel out to him. He will. stand out upon the roll Of infamy ax one of the arch brutes of the ages Hix three sons Showld be apprehended amd. given. sen: tences for thelr eonnixance oF acauies- cence In the continuation of the Wit- Hams slaughter-peu for human beings. And the citizens of that county can, belately shrive themselres for havisig tolerated. peonage and practical slay: ery In their midst and having made 0 more fo. wipe tiie blot fron the com- mnaity. * Williams ts a degenerate brute, for all his wealth and position and ar rogance, Doubtess he would prefer to have his life suuffed out by ono Minding fash of pala and then—to crow the dark river, To wear the stripes, to be a felon until he dies. to herd with other lesser felons and wretches —it ig better punishment for him than the mere obliteration of his yolsonons existence, ©” Tt will not do’ for other'nections Polut the finger of scorn or hate st a section nor to Indiet the people of Georgia or of the South, .. There have been parallels in ane in the Northwest” where men werr eae en ee as in Williams end otbere bis type are indigenous to so section, no country, ne locality. They are creatures from the plane of hmpanity es Edmpad Burke sald, “is a Libyan dally producing ace mossincs.” ‘The people of the whole country will rejoice in the prompt conviction of ge ae ‘the court make ‘2 good ove and mete punish ment to all and winesiar whe have os aisheeieeadl tek Me — “MERCY FOR WHAT” The Associated Negro Prem tmrating atthe Winns pegpage os on cam: fo, faltering ealtoriak by. Thema Lavelvas appears In the Euqolt Under this caption: “Mercy What?" Loveless writes: “A Newton county jury has Jot & Williaa, the Jasper county ahr gg aged mg recommended bisa to the oe eowet. By what process the jury arrived at of war. dict ts = ce ee a Puedint is mot plaie truth shout it, the weediet ix not a = sant. bed thin RACE PREJUDICE AT THE CAPITOL SLOWLY HEALING er erent Punee \eeeaen tone. LO CF Oe, of Secretary “Melion expled them and insued @ peremtory order that they be moved, Then came the petition against the appointment of a Negro as Regis: ter of the Treasury, Failure is: the forecast of the petition. However, In connection, Congressman Martin ©. Ansorge of the 21st New York district felt obliged to take steps to trace the prigin of the petition and even went +o far ag to write to the President's sec. retary, George B. Christian, on ‘the matter anil also to write to Mra. Vir- gina White Speel. Chairman of the Natlonal Womans Republifan Com- mittee ax to her personal knowledge fof the persons backing the effort to keep a Negro from the management of thé Register’x office. Mr. Christian advised the congressman that be bring the matter before the President amd Mra. Speel dented ‘all knowledge con- ceyning the petition, Another bit of “small business” was palled - last Tuesday night when the Negro High School cadets were barred from the annual review of the cadet corps of the Washington High Seboo!s. Superintendents Frank Ballow and o«- Aistant Superintendent , Stephen. Kramer are declared to be responsible parties in this proceeding. Attorney General Harry M. Dangh- erty -has’ come ott. flat-footedly, for Justice and fair play for alt in the ad- ministration of hix offite. He me this knewn the other night In an ad- dress he et before the local Ohio State 7. He declared’ amon other things, “The Department of Iustice must and shall be respected by every ood, law-abiding. lors! American citizen, A man must love his country or he must leave it.” ‘The secret of the whereaborits of the official seal of the Confederacy In very likely to. remain unsolved, James Jones, a Negro, and the last Tink. in the official chain ef the “Lost Cause," has been called to. his fathers end carried the steret of the seal with him, Jones was the body servant and trusted confidant of Jefferson Davis ‘and Is sald to have been the only per- son living who could tell anything. at thentic concerning the last official acts Lut stood obdnrate whenever the ques- tloux were brought to his notice. A! the time of his death he was an en ployee in the Senate office building. Indications point to the appoint. ment of Brigadier-General Charles G. Dawes to’ handle the soldier _ reticf work of the administration. Gener Dawes enjoys the confidence and re- spect of the President and-is favored for the place by the chlef officials of the American Legion. It is pointed out in general circles that the Chicagoan is the logical appointee to put the gov ernment's position on the soldier ques tion In the right light before the peo- ple. It is freely predicted here tnt he will receive the appointment, ‘There were 10,500 persons Iu the Dis trict of Columibly In 1920, ten years ‘of age or over, who were classed as Il Hterate and were unable to write either fy English or any other language, the eensus bureau announced last night, Of thie number 505% were Colored. L728 were foreign born .whites and G40 native whites. Percentage of it- literacy for the total population was 28, showing a decrease since 1910. when it was 4.9." Percentage of illiteracy for the Cot ored persons in! the District decreasing from 13.5 in 1910, te AO per cout in 1920. For Colored children ten to, fif- teen years of age the percentage is ‘y and for those sixteen to twenty yea of age is 1.7. FOr adult Negroes twen- ty-ane yeats and over it is 10.7, . Per centage of liliteracy for the native white population was .3 and for the foreign-born whites. 6.1. « ‘The Sub-Committee of the Repabli- cun National Committee in its meeting here the other day again failed to make @ full and wefinite report. ‘The Associated Negro Press representative was present at the meeting in the Na. tlonal Committee room in the Muusey Building. ‘There was not even a full attendance of the committee, .of which ‘Congressman Bascom Slemp of Vir- ginia ix chairman. Interested persons on band, outside of the committee, to guard the best tn- tereats of Colored citizens were Henry Linco Johnson, National Committee man from Georgia; National Commait- L, Cohen ‘oo a wea ee ter Te Tonialana, Perey W- Howard of Missixaippl: "Robert I. Church of Tennessee and Isaac Nutter ot New Jersey. Congressaman Stemp stated to the As = Sh eoeees eliminate the ‘trom. ‘eam party, - uy prey. auch vote can’ be for the. See oe a Saka, ine: Seo Serr en a aes ” ; set at it can be stated authoritatively thar. ee Goal cepert, WE: eatala. § preys speaking, Williams was tried in New- ton county for the murder of oalr of the wicten Negroes killed by him and his chief butcher, Manning. bu reality, he waa on trial for ail tteren jaiirders, for, if he wen of one, he: was guilty Of all and sani other * a BEAL, UNDERTAKER “OPENS WEST END ESTABLISHMENT eet Mr. A. L. Bealof 2726 Lucas Ave. that he has opened an Undertaking Parlor at 4229 W. Finney, having purchased a modern 11 room fiat where. it has been equipped with the most modern equipment. Office chapel, trimming room and two sani- tary morgues, Mr. Beal {s one of the leading Undertakers of the city, having started in business in 1913, which has grown to such an extent, unUl his West-end patronage - de- /Miss Birdie Beul, his daughter and asst nt, has to her credit, the honor embalmers in the State of Missouri. She, with her father, Mr. Beal will ha ih Bet fain, Mr Bell at all tines, Phone ‘Central §048; Louisiana Negroes BATON ROUGE, La. April 20— large delegation of vitians of the State from New Orleans, Sireveport and the parishes, appeared before the suffrage and educational committee and plead: ed for the ballot on the one hand ane f\e greater: educational facilitie om the other. ‘They ask for the batlot on educational and Yroperty proci- sions, “We are satisfied with those qual: Reations.” they sid. ‘They “de not look apon the “under stand clauke” with favor. ‘They said it is a two-edged, swant and will cut two ways—ugainst whites ax well as blacks. Bishop R. B, Jones of the M.E. Churel, chairman, made the plea. for the suffrage, In part as fol- lows: “We base our plea upon our ag: xrdgate wealth. We have heen operat ing ax many. ax 58,160 farms with an acreage of ZASOSameres, | 1,460,007 of which are improvev{rrims, produc: Ing crops worth over $150,000.00 n- unalg, : SWE oxn-and. operat four State wide beeniit life insurance companies. together doiuig a total aunnal collection in premiums of over $750,000. We hare fully $0 per eent of the male adglts, and 75 per cent of the female adults of onr group In gainful occupa tions. P “We have one State Business Léague and are engaged in over 70 kinds of business enterprises outhidle of farming. We have six colleges of oir own. 20 aericultural, industrial and manual training, and many primary and de- nominations! schools; and we have 11 farm demonstration agents, In the delegation appearing were: Bishop i. EF. Jones, Prof. J. 8. Clark : President of Southern University : Ju0, G. Lewis, grand master of Masons 8. W. Green. grand ehancetlor of ty- thinne; BV. Haraneo: head of Color- fed Odd Peliows: Walter L. Cohen, head of several business interests in New Orleans: Dr. SH. Lewery, At- ert Workman, Dr. George W. Lucas, Chas, Robinson, Rew L. Allen, Jr. Rev, 7. F. Robinson, J. Eaward Hines, G. G. Willinms. Prat. Clark made: the presentation before committee Gn edw- ‘emhtens . POPULATION OF IND. The Associate! Negro Press INDIANA POFAS,- Ind Apeit. 20.— The Direetor of the Census hax iscu~t “@ preliminary statement showing the Somponition of the population of In- @lawa according ta sex, color or tar. ‘ancl pativity. 2 shown by the census taken ax of January. 1, 1920. ‘he total polation of the state, 2980290, comprises 1480074 males and AAALIG females. ‘The corres- ponding flues for 1910 were LISTS ant 4317 ORL, respectively. During the decade the total population Pucebeed by <5 Mer _orat. ioe me poplation hy 76 per cent, Maale population by Pk per cent. ‘The ratla of maiex to females fo 1900 was ‘1GB.3 to 100, 2+ sealant 165 to 100 in 1910, i Bhi ait itetic ace soraing to color oF ia feao was 0s White. BMOAGE: Negro, ONO inden 13854 hinese 235 Ja) anepe ST; ail Pe inde ‘Koveax). 2. he corr i iguren for 1910 were - ax follows: Phite, 20.501; Negee. GOB; Tn- Sat, 20: Chlocee, SES s all other. (Fixiu) & Dearing the de- ee font pas be oot The Periscope By Associated Negro Press Garvey And The Rest Of Us RO se ae ee. op _ Marcus Garvey, Provisional President of Africa, is now in gbe West Insties somewhere ,and there is talk of excluding him permanently irom the Cnited States, as “an undesirable alien,” Some Colared folk who do not agree with Garveyism, may make the pitiable mistake of sympath::ing with an effort to exclude Garvey, They may forget that when it mes to the question of human rights, of the rights of a black man to go and come in the world so long as he obeys the laws of the land!—they may forget that when it comes down to the question of como rights, we are all inseparably linked with Garvey and he with us. ¥ Garvey has lived here for many years, and unless he has commited ctimes azainsnt society here, no Colored man of ordinary self-respect and of biains will abt any effort of’ anybody to “exclude him’ as an uncesirabl+ alien, That generality has worked a lot of injustice to white people already. ‘There is no reason why Colored people should countenanre it. We ar2 always likely, However, to make the mistake of rejoicing when an injustice is done to our enemy opponen,t—forget- ting that whatever wrong is done another man can be done to any of us It would be just as sensible for us to rejoice when a mob bursts a Negro that we do not personally like or who happens to be our rival in some way A few people have ho more brains than that. We may disagree with Garvey’s ideas, but we are not a coward zu do not seek a coward's aglvantage.—Some white people, howev.r are very cunning: they write Tone magazine articles about Mr. Garvey, and tell man ylies and make many exaggerations about his work and the holdings aid doings of Colored people,—not altotgether calculated to help either Garvey or the Colored people,—and when they--really turn in the dark and show what they really intend by an effort to take advantage of both Garvey and the’ rest of us. Some of us have had sense enouch to know that snuch of what has appeared in certain maga- zives and papers was not really meant to HELP but to HURT. They have hoped that by exaggerating certain oddities and peculiarities in “Garveyism,” they would really do great harm to certain other move- ments of the American Negro, of which they are far more afraid than they will ever be of an attack upon Africa. “It is like military trickery: they hoped by directing attention to what they think of as a futile attack upon AFRICA, that they will thereby divert energy from what the; fear one hundredfold mo ¢; the attack upon the Barbarisms of Texas, the slave systems of Georgia and the Cannibalisms of Arkansas. And now they show their real hand by making suggestions to “ke+p Garvey out,” and they expect the rest of us Negroes to be such poor fools as to join in and help at this stage,of the scheme. We won’ do it. ~ We will rather fight for Garvey’s rightt as a citizen of the world and asa property holder and accredited resident of the United States to goand came at his will, We are tired of being inveigled into fighting cach other in the interests of our REAL COMMON ENEMY, We won't be fooled both ways. Medill McCormick’s Lynching Commission (By Wm. Pickens) Senator McCormick has introduced a resolution calculated to delay action against lynching. This is a very suspicious-looking trick. Ther is no more reason why we should have a commission to study the univer: sally kacwn lynching evil for a year before wepassany legislation agains! it. than that we should study murder for a re bee ‘passing any lav against it. So ¢ yeople are very cunning: McCormick would create”a “lynch ing commissiori” (well named) to study lynching till 1922. He doe not tell yet his real purpose, but he must know Wat sack a coaneainic wor Id telay legislation against lynching and perhaps ultimately defeat it 't sounds good, and a great many hungry Colored politicians may im- inediately begin to bite at it: $100,000 to spend “‘studying” what every: body knows already to be the greatest crime in America, ani to ‘seady it for a year and then perhaps whitewash it a bit with mealy-mouthed words and weak recommendations, Beware of this trick. McCormick does not deserve the confidence v: Colored people: he explained the Washington and Chicago riots’by the fact thai little Colored boys on elevators were not ‘polite” and-did not tare off their hats in the presence of white people. Coloréd men, um less they are blinded in pursuit of a job, or-position, are not easy to fool bout their friends,—and Colored people who have heard McCormick at clos: range and observed his sophistries, do not think that he is a frieni of their race. The thing to do in this Congress is to pass an Anti-Lynching Law and no: to create a “lynching commission’ to lynch the best opportunity wa ever bad yet to pass sch a law, Let black people be not footed with fodder, - WE, ARE OFF TO A GRAND START. We must all pull together and we will get somewhere." ‘This means alf, and it mean: the immediate cessation of petty bickerings, personal faultfindings, and internal strife. < Georgia and Mjssissippi peonage and wholesale murders, lynch- ings and vandalism; Tex:s, Arkansas aiid Tennessee atrocities; whol “ale disfranchisement, Chicago house bombing ; humiliating segregations, industrial intolerance, educational crimping and gratituitous social in: justice are common enemies that require mass apposition. Th :nasses of our peuple are right in temper and spirit. Dr. W. E. B: DuBois, and others who have pat cently finished nation-wide tours attest this truth. Irom one end OMhe country to the other, Col- cred Americans are thinking in terms of absolute justice. ‘Therefore, it behooves the active and accepted leadership, reganl- less of vehicle of actio1, to pull together. The sentiment of the government, and the sentiment of right thinking white geople favor us ina squire deal. We must not ,ourselves ,explode the opportunity. President Harding is going to be fair, ‘There is no question about that. Ne influences, with or without, will swerve him from the right- cus path of éuty> - see Cargress is in action. Certain laws of great significane are pro- pesed ‘xd certain corrections of unjust practices are demanded. — Sal- vation in economic opportunity rests with governmental backing. Great agencies are -t work, ine eet Bet somes: trated ip Washington. This wedging point be concentrated in Washington until something breaks or gives way. . : ‘The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. the Nativaal Equal f the Committee on Racz Relations, headed by Johnson, ‘Gohen, Howard and others, t3- gether with The iated Negro Press, are among the National forers tiveness, Each mmust be for all, and ail must be for each. Each has an unquestioned and loyal a has one banner under which all are advancing; that banner bears one word: JUSTICE. biden atoning at reise ton Nahe cee ieee ee “See by + . oe ener ees eee of. ae oh bc RGR MRORS: eran f ‘ ee ers 3 YS eh CL i nt NO WHAT LEADERS THINK ABOUT THE MESSAGE ‘The Associnted Negro Presse WASHINGTON, D.C April 20. ‘The following are commenta on Prest- dent Harding's message to Congress, gathered by the Associated Negro Press (Speclal)—R. R. Church’ whew seen at the Headquarters of the Com- mittee on Tegislative Relief, sald: “L regard the statement of Preal: dent Harding, delivered before the, Congress today, ax the most significant statement made by any President, re garding our group, since Lincoln,” No ‘one who looked Into Senator Harding's face at Marion, last July, and heard Him deliver his apeceh of acceptance, contd doubt the sincerity of the man. “Anide from the high sense of just- fee whieh hax always characterized the President. it shows. the power of the Negro press which hax, for the.past decade, been advocating congressional relief from the barbaric practice of lynching. “We must not expect everything to happen within a day. but thix state ment from the Pre\ident marks the bexinning of the eo\ of thix crime, Hix advocacy of a Race commission will go far toward brikging about the desired resoit, and T feMl that hit ret. erence to us is broad Joough for all dlements of our group \o “feel justly proud that we played our\part in help- ing to elect him. The ghory Is great enough for us all to shade, ‘The ght hag Just begun.” Col, Henry Lincoln /Johnson, the only Negro member gf, yhe Republican, ‘National Committee fpém the State of* Georgia, and who Ix(in Washington, with Hon, Perry W. Howard, of Mime isiippl, Hon, Walter L. Cohen of New Orleans, Las Hon. Chax. A, Cottrill Of Ohio. gnd others, preming for the enactwwent of legislation by Congress that will put a stop to lynching, peon- age, mob violence, Ku Kluxiam, dis: franchisewent, and similar injuxtless visited upon American citizens of col or, wax Interviewed by a representa- tive of the Associated Negro Péess with reference {0 the President's. rst ineasage to Cougress. Colonel Henry Lincoln Johnson made the following statement : “The high-minded words of Presl- dent Harding. in bis address to the American Congress on the State of the Country, bring no surprise to those who kbow him best and love him ‘most. It Is Just another exhibition of Presi dent Harding’ troe greatness and benevolent statesmanship thet made us all, feel, happy over hin apeeptanee address at Marion, Ohio, on July 2% 3 “Phe President knows. the country, and our country’s needs and every xroup who make up this country, the President has the high, courage to remedy the wrongs helpless people as no other President has ever done before. “We are confirmed in our bellet Eis are happy at the prospects: und we Know that the President re meiibera well the buxiness needs of alt the people as well as the great som Tows and afflictions of some of the peo ple.” . Perry W. Howard, of Jackson, Miss. cae of the most prominent nad koccess ful lawyers, made the following. com Linlies MEIER Some “It was a masterly and broad-mind- ed presentation of a complicated ques tion, in fact. it- ie the greatest promu- ciawento since the sermon om the Mount, “To' the ‘twelve million bleeding hearts in this country, it beings sattin- faction ax the moraing dew to the parching grass. and will give heart and courage to those who have been wear- ing the galling yoke of prejadige for lo these many years” % Walter L. Cohen: “The reference wade by the President to our group in his uddrem delivered at the opening of Congress. was the statement of & Christian gentleman. It brings to those who have been sorely trled the hope of a fiture filed with: peace att happiness—the beginuing of a new era to free citizenship.” Dr. Emmett J. 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GRUBBS 2726 Lucas Ave PHONE CENTRAL, 5048 BOMONT, 2726 PHONES Bell E. 1987 St. Clair 1989 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 L. Cooper, secretary. 6-25-indf. BETHEL BAPTIST Bethal Baptist Church held its regular services Sunday, April 17. The Pastor preached a wonderful sermon at 11 a. m. Bro. Clarence Covington preached a wonderful sermon at 8 p. m. Every Thursday night, mid-week service. Rev. B. Roberson, Pastor; Bro. Ed., Chandler, clerk; Martha Roberson, reporter. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST All the services at The Leonard Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday last were very interesting and impressive from the beginning to the close of the day. The Sunday School met at 9:30, and was well attended. At 11 o'clock in the morning, Rev. Samuel Lane preached a sermon which left a lasting impression upon the congregation, because he made a number of helpful suggestions in regard to race uplift. At 5:30 there was a meeting of the Junior B. Y. P. U. and at 6:30 the Senior B. Y. P. U. held its meeting. The Rev. Kirby, one of the local ministers of the church closed the services of the day with a fine sermon. The offerings amounted to a little over $45.00. In the afternoon between services, the 112th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. E. Gardner was celebrated at her home, 3403 Walnut street. She was the recipient of a number of valuable presents from her friends who present. Among those who took part in the anniversary were: Rev: P. W. Dunavant and Rev. Donelson, Pastor of the First Free Baptist Church. Although advanced in years, Mrs. Gardner is still active and in possession of all her facilities. If her life is spared, she is likely to continue in this for some time to come, provided she is blessed with the care which she is receiving from her loving daughters. SEVEN CHURCH UNION Seven Church Union met on its usual meeting night at 3101 Lambdin avenue. Scripture read by Rev. D. Brown from Roman 8 chapter. Song by Rev. B. Robinson. And must this body die, this mortal frame decay. Prayer by Bro. Reede. Song by Rev. B. Robinson. "Be Ready When He Comes." Song by Rev. Fletcher. "Lord I Would Come To Thee." After which a wonderful sermon was preached by Rev. Fletcher from St. John 5-8. Subject: "Jesus Christ A Wonderful Healer." Song by Rev. D. Brown. "Whosoever Will Let Him Come." Collection, $10.65. Next meeting at Morning Star Baptist Church. Rev. M. Webb will preach. Prayer by Rev. E. Martin. Scripture read by Rev. B. Robinson. Song by Rev. B. Robinson. Come one and all. Rev. Jackson. 209 Valentine is till. Rev. B. Robinson, Pres.; Sister M. Howard, Reporter. TRUE LIGHT BAPTIST True Light Baptist, 201 S. 16th St.—We were inspired by the beautiful message delivered by the pastor at 11 a. m., Sunday and Rev. Choron at 8 p. m., The Blue Ribbon Club No. 2, will have a grand rally on the 4th Sunday in April, (April 24th) at 3 p. m. All pastors and their members are cordially invited. Come out and enjoy, good preaching and good singing. The noted St. Paul Choral Club will help entertain with their sweet songs of Zion. So don't miss this. Rev. R. C. Clopton, pastor; Bertha Walton, reporter. ST. ANGEL BAPTIST CHURCH 105. S. 22nd Street. Prayer services every Tuesday night Praeching every Thursday night. Sunday school school every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Regular service at 11 a.m. m. Sunday nights at 8 p.m. A soul-saving camp night at 8 p.m. A soul-saving camp will begin the 4th Sunday night Rev. James Mitchell, pastor. MT OLIVE BAPTIST M. Olive Baptist Church, 1702 Wash Street, Attendance good. Scripture read by the pastor. Sermon at 11 a. m. Rev. Spleicher, Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. meets at 6:30 p. m. Rev. McNeil of Kansas City, Mo. preached Tuesday evening from Juno. 11:18. Instruction meeting every Monday evening at 7:30. Ministers and brothers are cordially invited. Baptism Sunday. Theh sick are im- proving. Mothers, please send your children to Sunday school. Visitors welcome. Rev. D. Langford, pastor; G. Miller, reporter. MT. CALYARY BAPTIST Mt. Calvary Baptist, 901 South 10th street. Sunday school at 10 a. m. At 11 a. m. scripture reading by Rev. Preston from Rom. 5:13; preaching by Bro. Everett from St. John 1:1. "The Word of God." Evening services were good. Scripture reading by the pastor, preaching by Rev. Jones, from St. John 18:37. "To this end was I born and for this cause came I into the world." Preaching every Wednesday night, and prayer meeting every Friday night. Rev. J. W. Fletcher, pastor; Annie B. Lowe, reporter. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Asbury Memorial M. E. Church, St. Ferrilland and Goode. We are delighted to have our Pastor, Rev. W. W. Goff return to us for another year. You should have heard our splendid programme rendered the night of April 4th, at our "Get-together meeting. Reporter. St. James Baptist Church. 2240 Scott Ave. A great revival is being conducted at this church by Rev. Wm. Davis. 2244 Pine Street. The meeting will conclude Sunday with a grand rally. Everyone is invited. Conge THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, AFR. 22, 1921 of those who contributed are: Mrs. Sallie Mitchell, $1.45; Mrs. Tamar Dawson, $1.35; Mrs. Sarah Scales, 50; Mr. and Mrs. Drake, 50; Mrs. Frances Scales 50c; Mr. Alex Scales, 25c; Mrs. Fannie Bradford 25c; public collection $5.15; total $9.90. Rev. Scales, pastor. Last Sunday was a high day and was enjoyed by all. At 11 a.m. The text "Let down your friends." II Cor. 11: 33, was preached by the pastor. At 3 p. m. Rev. Smith of Kirkwood preached a very good rally sermon from the subject: "Give and it shall be given unto you." Lake G. 38 at 5 p. m. the pastor came back strong with the subject, "What kind of a stone am I?" I Peter 2:5. Quarterly meeting will be held next Sunday April 24. Rev. S. R. Stanley, pastor; H. G. Witt, secretary. HEBRON RAPTIST MISSION Hebron Baptist Mission, 2110 South 2nd St. Another glorious day was spent Sunday at this house. We were very pleased to have with us. Rev. S. J. Patterson, Missionary of the Antioch Baptist Association, who preached for us at night. He preached the life of Nannon and Elliah and one son made whole. We are expecting to go great things with the faithful work of these good people in this new field of labor. Sunday April 24 will be our choir rally. We invite you to come over in Macedonia and help us. Order of services: prayer meeting 6:00 a. m.; Sunday School 10 a. m. Rally 3 p. m. Rev. F. Berry, pastor. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT CIRCULATION ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUG. 24, 1912 Of The St. Louis Argus, published weekly at St. Louis, Mo., April 1, 1921. State of Missouri, County of St. Louis Before me, a notary public in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared J. E. Mitchell, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the managing editor of The St. Louis Argus, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embedded in Section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to-wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business manager are: Publisher, The St. Louis Argus Publishing Company, St. Louis, Mo. Editor, H. T. Meadows, St. Louis, Mo. Managing Editor, J. E. Mitchell, St. Louis, Mo. Business Manager, Wm. Mitchell. 2. That the owners are: J. E. Mitchell, H. T. Meadows, Wm. Mitchell, St. Louis, Mo.; L. E. Hawkins, St. Louis, Mo.; L. R. Carter, St. Charles, Mo.; S. S. Read, St. Louis, Mo.; J. K. Parker, St. Louis, Mo. 3. That the known bond holders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding one per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: None. (Signed J. E. Mitchell. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of April, 1921 Homer G. Phillips. (Notary Public Seal.) My commission expires March 20 1925. HEALTH HINTS HEALTH NOTES Free the nation from tuberculosis and venereal diseases and we would have strength and vitality to undertake almost any burden. See that the new baby is registered in the Bureau of Vital Statistics and which he grows up he will have no trouble in proving his rights. Carelessness with the hands and teeth causes more deaths in America every year than carelessness with motor vehicles, says the United States Health Service. Keep the hands clean, free from germs, away from the mouth and visit the dentist regularly. Put into your mouth, only food, drink and your toothbrush. Fingers, pencils, money, etc., are not food or drink nor can they cleanse the teeth. If you must moisten your fingers to turn a page, have a sponge on your desk. Do not put your fingers into your mouth. Be sure your hands are clean before you touch food of any kind. Germs thrive where uncleanliness abounds. Wash your hands before eating. Get the habit! Don't depend on medicated lozenges or any other patent medicine to prevent influenza. They are a snare and a delusion. Contact with persons spreads influenza and other diseases. Avoid crowds, especially indoors. Registering Babies The United States Public Health Service is urging parents of America to register their babies. 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Race Sereen Stars Earn geod. salaries. © They are eagerly sought. oe to develop your t. into high-salaried ability,» fil out the coupon and mai} it at once. ‘The Gute Chy Feature Mm Co * U1.X. 1th Bt. Kansas Citrate, « “Please send me information as {0 now T may get ie the movies. Boolope 5 cots iu ktamps fer wn ihing. et WW vgs ae cavasie” set gene — - we fae - 2 =p — er ay Es : Continued 3\om Page T eerie ters, oF in the, present, organt- zations, fant ay lttatante! arene The alertness of Colored leaders, the power of the. Negro press nud the state of mind of the Colored citizens, and the ‘effect on Hext year's elections, togeth- et with a new dexite to be fair, aré ‘atuong the things that lave ciused the sob-committe to go very slowly. | Col, Henry Lincoln Johnson ix jn're- celpt of a of resolations from a satheritig of Jeading white Republicans in Georgia. held last week, in which he if unanimously, endorsed as nation- al committeeman, diy elected and qualified, and « prayer to the Natlon- at Committee to recognize him as the person through whom patrons fa- Vors are granted, ax In other states, re- gurdless of Fade or color. "The. en: dorsement cathe ux a total surprise to Col. Jolinson, anc the gathering ' was the largest held in Atlaita in years. In-auother statement one of the lead- ing white citizens stated that develop- iments ih Georgia peonage cases proved that not uly was Johnson's last year Chicago testimony true, but that “it was ‘a zephyr compared to 3 whirl- wind.” President |Harding’s Mes- \ age To Congress, On a Race Problem Somewhat related to the fore- going human problems is the race Question. Congress ought to wipe the stain of barbaric lynching from the banners of a free and ‘or- docly | representative ‘denoeracy. We face the fact that many mil- Mons of people of African descent are numbered among our popula- tion, and that in a number of states they constitute a very large propartion of the total population. To Study the Races It is unnecessary to recount the difficulties Incident. to. this\ gon- dition or to emphasize the ‘fact that It is condition ‘which can- not be removed. There has beeu suggestion, however, tHat some of ite didlculites might be amelldrat ed bya humane and enlightened consideration of Jt, a study of its many aspects and an effort to for- mulate, If no@a policy, at Teast a national attitude of mind cafculat- ed to bring about mast satisfactory possible adjustment of relations between the races and of each race to the national life. One proposal is the creation of a commission em- bracing representatives of both races fo fey. mg report oe a ire subject. @_ proposal has Feal merit. Tam convinced tha in mutual tolerance,” understand. fing, charity, recognition of the in. terdependence of the races, arid the maintenance of the rights of citizenship lies the road ‘to right- ‘ecun aditisiment. “Go-To High School And Go To College” Week, May 9-15 By, Associated Negro Press BALTIMORE, "ha, April 13.—A country wide movement to trge boy nike to go to igh seiol and to liege ‘fhstead of dropping ‘out and gol ti work weit ‘be set_In- motion ‘the week of May 9th to 16th. President $.,8.. Booker of the Alphi Phi Alpha Fratetnity, which is back- ing the movement, declared that in ‘thirty big centers, where\the branches of the Fraterulty are located, speakers will ‘be sent out and Hterature dis- tributed. to parents and school chi dren, Statistics in the office of the Fra- ternity show that a half million chll- ‘dren and parents were reached by this kcind of propaganda last year, and it ts believed that hundreds were per- ‘uaded to remain at their studies. Dur- ‘ing the “Go to High School and Go to College Week” meetings will be held in the leading schools and churches {in all the evnters at which thme speak eng will point ont the importance of ping. Colored. youth in xchool until they: are. thoroly prepaned for the, work, of life. 1¢ Cabinet Members Paomise* A Square Deal For Negroes The Associated Negro Press WASHINGTON, D. C, April 14.—Con gress ig agaja in action. Washingtor is a beehive of activity. Here ar gathered interests from every point o' the compass to press the claims of le¢ isiation. President Harding has de livered a notable message to Congres: upon which they, have a basis for con structive action, Congress will back up the President's propowmix, and the werld moves on. ‘There is no more interesting or mili tant activity tp any field than that which centers about the demapds of Colored Americans, ‘There are cer tain well defined, outstanding features comected with the present situation. Looking at them briefly, they are: ~ 1—A systematic Administration. 2—A congress of marked friendly tendenctes. © S.—A well orgauized program back: ed up on the ground by, remarkuble teaderahip. 4—Am awakened*national conscious ness among the people who are wateb: gd eugle eyes every more, ‘are the results of these. com titiomy? ‘She administration whiels has started «trong with the bumanis ing tendencies will insist ontair play. Thix will be Agne * with ~ thoughts of 1822 anct 1924 ax well-ae tor other rea sous. ‘That is « humau.skle, also. Kor, ming ila hy Dewees Aeon panna fey wthers te “throw over the Repubii- Geantrs har iam Ap Sant ear a not te r” Cakones _ ae ene oe is of Chitiention ee demand ot ctitidientiog” aniite . ts of visa. a | a ag obey Sy ape eens enemas ee pe ee eee ee fe Aan iE ‘Register of ‘the Treasury, to prevent the appointment af a colored Peaks Pats ithe, “color line” up to Freie Harding for de- cision: We will not presume on this decision. * But the new adminis~ tration cannot afford to quibble at this time, nor can_it afford to decide ‘against an American’ citizen being appointed, to: this place because Of color. — U¥salifications for office should be the uly basis upon which the final decison is made. There are scores of citizens in our group sho can qualify. We do not take the position, in this matter of Federal appointments, that ‘precedent should necessarily be- followed, but we ‘lo take the position that ina-Republican adminstration, where justice pas Bet a from the housetop, calor should not bar citizens from. ‘The women may not de southem, bist they are showing very sus- picious, as well as pernicious tendencies. It is up to President Harding. Hearing President Harding’s Message ; By Nahum Daniel Brascher y The yes of, ithe world. were tut it 8 of, ed to. Engl and Joyal France: defeated eat, Maing | cea fork ike Ae. and bleeding Haiti, and other nations of the world . fre in America the atmosphere w: ith & Business and political interests of every Se : ae ire ae of “Everyday Americans,” who year after year go alo : of thei: way, and:let me speck of the Sotith, the whole South, where the Negro question is a constant nightmare, and our ovin good people eterywhere, looked: with anticipation and longing toward Washington, The President of the United States was to deliver 2 message, preset fetoy as it were, for nae of the ship of State—a ship of hile the fate of pzobtes.and of nations, in a m on the nature of the President's message, there Sea ahaa in Washington, as excitement goes by the mob. Approaching the Cap: itol from the’ West front, magnificent and grand as it appears, I) actually thought of “The Deserted Village.” "There were few peopl: in sight, and T said, here 1 a wonderful demonstration of peace. On the East: front the scene was different. Hundreds of auto- ruobiles were lined up, including those of the President, members of the cabinet, menthers of Congress and visitors. Hundreds of people unable to get in because of regulations of the day, stood silenily about, just to:get.a glimpye of the man who was fo speak, and seem- ingly anssous to be near the great spot if not in hearing distance. Just a few minutes before one o'clock the United States senators Med in twos through the long corridors from the Senate Wing to the House oi Representatives side. There they wene, the men. of the upper house of the law making body of the nation. I stood in the toiudda section as they passed, and studied their faces. Democrats and ‘Republicans walked together with the slowness. of a funeral nidrch. 1 ‘could not help wondering how many Democrats were ieee seats hecause my people are denied votes. 1 thought: that there Qught to be another Bruce and Langtson in that line, and there will be’ some day. SS , ENSte inch of space in the House of Representatives was taken. ‘The Democrats sat on the East Side, the Republicans on the West sue. About the Speaker's desk sat the members of the cabinet. Be- side Speaker Gillet sat Vice-Prsident Coolidge. The galleries were filled with men and women from alf stations of life, from everywhere, a very forttnate group indeed, for history was in the making. When’ the President entered, all stood, and there was applaus. Pet the scéasion was solemn, As ‘I looked down at the Democrats of the House from the South, 1 wondered how many of them wer: in plac:s that should be occupied by our own representatives. The day before. in the same place, I had seen the venerable Congressman “Joe” Cannon administer the oath of office to Speaker Gi'let, th: oldest member in unbroken service. They had seen our tect Colored Congressman, the late George White, pass from action an” hearil his.eloquent valedictory. I wondered whether they will still be there when the next Colored Congressman is sworn in as be Jis sure to be sdime day. : : Pr-situnt Harding spoke from the desk of the clerk. He looked every irtch a Président of all the people. He was. soon to prove it. When he began by saying: “Members Of the Congress,” you could hear the proverbial pin drop, There was not a disinterested person in sight. He spoke all thé way through his message in a well modulated conversational tone, _ There was applause here and there, the most coming when the President said, “the league covenant can have no sanc- sit. by ts.” But that had-followed a notable utterance. Weaved carefully inté ‘his plea for a Welfare Department came | the President’s reference to*the American Race Question. The tense- ness of these moments is indescribable. It would have been an ideal | momen: fur the protographers to have made pictures, for there was hardly a muscle that moved in the entire assemblage. Some few Democrats looked red in the face, while some few Republicans turned pale. T-scemed to-think 7 vould her the thud-thud beating of hundreds | of hearts as this most-courageous man, President of all the people made the Race Problem an issuc that-must be solved in a practical way. "This portion of the President's address was received with ee and profound, but nevertheless, I thisik, apiece! silence. . There was no pause for applause. In fact, so cl acy did the President eontina> reading his message, etitering immediately into a discussion ‘af Army and Navy bills, and, so breathless were his listeners, that ‘he was w2s mto the next subject before people realized. what had beer | said. : * wg Newapapers are filled with. opinions on this part of the President's « ~ Tt has seemed hest for me in this narrative to confine my- 4 aN sium As the only newspaper representative of our peo- } ple on the ground, it seenrs the fitting thing to do- i . [PS "Bocdient Harding hits ‘not failed us; Congress will not fail us: the-time ling come when the South will not fail eee: We mast rise to the occasion j-we must use every just means and we must 5 | ory mmc! in camest. Never before has the stage been set so splendidiy viury mucin. carnest, eT? TOCLTHER—NOW OR NEVER. ‘These conitions will be. fought in Congress by able Senators and Repre- sentatives, “The time. bas’ come,” said one Congressman to the Associ: ated Negro Press, “when we! must have @, showslown on whether Colared re "American -Cithmens.””. ‘That Piifast sebat the people wish: to. know. Being citizens, there gre certain things that the gocermmpelt must do, oe oe ’s Condition Ap lysis of the survey. povering conditions in every section of the country under the-abeve cap- tom’ by the Pidellty (id Deposit Company ‘at ‘Marytand, Fovéals infor- beter to ait Calg To the ae : paving My she patie Teetkicted?” The thousands representatives, made the Unatiimous reply, “Yes.” “This {uf part ancounts for thi) many marked dows sities in Bére and The ‘also sho ‘retail peices ‘pat. been in pre- portion to whehaeai ‘wad 66 neert ape retailers aa tions that tn ma section ¢ ‘ ie try. bave they stocked x ton of samt spring mal t ™ ‘public ‘stiHt looking for price @ea @ugtions in i - vo whether = es eles itekalt trom & Pte States, bank. deposits have incredsed ‘during the last six months while in the southern and extreme western states they have decreased during the same period. ‘The survey showed an alarming shortage of dwelling houses. In the eastern states it is not infrequent to find twelye people occupying three rooms and often five sleep in one room. There is an urgent sieed for low priced dwellings and high grade apartments. Building — operations show no inersagg tn this’ direction. ‘The most far point im the aur- rte tnereorad seokasty " ‘per man sections country. There bave been 20 Strikes we iattaey aaa the ‘con ot. ving hes actor shy ehminianed. With the worst Koga ag ‘past apd business ar look forward to see the oS ag Tus way Babi slowly to sent JAS. WELDON JOHNSON TALES. TO, PRESIDENT ON RACE ISION The Asmoviated Negro Ever NEW YOUU, Apri 2} —Jgmes Wel dotason in a recent. interview. took gp with President Harding 1 of federa anti " Inchon, Conareestenal. inrertigation : the American Oceepation tn a ft in tine Bemth 3 ‘ The Guide To HighGrade 4 Scalp Food. , Guaranteed to beantity and_pro-” DS mote the growth of Hair. Agents i ad wanted everywhere. Don’t delay, , oe write today, a penny will do it, ; ; Phone, Lindell $222 Pan ge illic. , Send all orders by Money Par gees Order to Madam J. Nelson Deal i mats oy Ee ELOSO COLLEGE €0. Ghia Bis 1121 Whittier, Cor.Cook in o> ST, LOUIS, MO. We Have Secured An Agency ‘s live Street Terrace Realy Co. inion ge sheg-ssboath aecks Mines. Al’reopeits eee initial deposit arp.to be madeat the home office at 1608-14 Boatman's . Broadway and Olive Streets, We have room for a few more salesmen THOS. J.R. WILSON & CO. 2629 Market Street TO HANDLE nationally advertised, ‘old estublishedtine of toilet requisites for colored people, the “famous "DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITEN- ER PREPARATIONS. Handsome profit. Big demand. Sell like wild- fire. Repeat orders. Big money in your spare time, selling to your neigh bors. For samples and particulars, address Jacobs’ Pere cee DR. FRED P: LABORATORIES - Atlanta, Ga., Dept. F > 3 ®@ s EXTRA PANTS FREE: S WEAVY REDUCTIONS IN NEW SPRING MATERIALS 3 § All of Which include Extra Pants 3 $ 2 See eee ee 3 8 Open - Open 3) 3 TUS P.M. a e TU 6 P.M. 3 $.000000000000000000 740 OLIVE Codcescoceaonqaonees S. G. Hoffman Magneto Co. $942 OLIVE ST. - Lindell 3548 _ OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTORS AND SERVICE STATIONS | ee Te pee eee es 2 Aute Lite, Bijur, Gray & Davis, Simms-Huff, Eisemann. Simms, Berling, es, Anes Eokee f-aemrem Seno, Teele, Walon, Speedometers, and C ‘ $ We Repair all. Makes of Electrical Equipment on Automobiles MRS. BESSIE LITTLEJOHN PHONE, Bomont 10143 3128 MORGAN STREET Sells On Time Payments Ladies’ Suits, Skirts and Faney Dressen, Phonographs, Eye Glasses, Diamonds, Watches, Lavaliers, Silverware. Al so Lodge Emblems of alj Deseriptions Representing JOHN MACKLER SP. LOUIS antintactory, ‘The Specitie Pouus Discussed. Were: ere! 1 Pasage of a federal anti-lyneh- peur reece fi East India 2: wide and thorough Snvestiga~ q 2 tion of peonage conditions. in the Hair partment of Justice, followed by the {]- on punishment of the perpetrators of the Pre Peonage aysten. 4 7a 3° An investigation of disfranchlee- eects) ment in the South and the right of the pie ‘Negro to Yote under the identioal quali- 7 die fications required of other citizes. . Bon “#--The- appointment. ofa National |} -_— Inter-racial Commission to iuake 9 = _ thorough study of race relations. ' ¥ 5 Congressional investigation of Se eo both military. and_ c¢ivil.acta of the merican Occupation in Haiti. F 8 fhe appointment of Colored as- gn sistant secretaries in the Department, ‘ : }of Labor and Agriculture, * _ MAIR IS, 7. The abolishment. by executive or- : der. ofvall race segregation inthe De-}i. f F DRY AND Pertments at Washington amd the , We wnyray’ United States Ciel Service. 7 ee a eee DE. C.M, POWELL noes” sad Sepee. 26lla Market St Hours: 8 to 10a. m BO te ap t:80 The East India | Hair Grower eo: fe £ : Sed Drs ‘wiky TRY | East: India Hair Grower = perpedie | The kent hacare nemoty for Boney end bens r SS Sig etna Fe PAGE TEN CLASSIFIED ADS RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chancet For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished or unfurnished rooms. 3009 Pine St. Bomont 1595-R. (4-22-4). FOR RENT — Two unfurnished rooms to man and wife only. 2725 Mills street. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. 4246 W. Cook Ave. (4-22-4). FOR SALE — Seven room flat modern; electric and garage; lot 25 x 140 feet. Apply 1404 Glasgow avenue. (4-22-2). CADILLAC FOR SALE FOR SALE — Seven Passenger Cadillac, first class shape; six good tires, will demonstrate 3317 Easton avenue. FOR SALE — Garage and tools; business. Leaving city. 3317 Easton avenue. BUICK FOR SALE — One Buick in first class shape, will demonstrate 3317 Easton avenue. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished room, modern conveniences; couple or gentlemen preferred. 4055 West Belle. (4-22-2). FOR RENT — One unfurnished room second floor front; 4142 Cook avenue Phone Lindell 5686. (4-22-4). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms in private family with modern conveniences; with or without board. 4104 Cook. (4-22-4). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms, modern conveniences. 3915 West Belle. Phone Lindell 1776-R. (4-22-2). FOR RENT — Furnished rooms, modern conveniences. 3119 Washington avenue. (4-22-2). WANTED — 1 or 2 unfurnished rooms, between 2000 and 3400. Olive St. north, Lacede ave. south; by a lady without children. Phone Bomont 1186-W. WANTED — Four unfurnished rooms in vicinity between Leffingwell and Grand avenues. Notify "D" Bomont 1452. For Rent — Neatly furnished front room to couple or gentlemen. 3048 Cook Ave. Phone Lindell 4984 R. (4-22-2) FOR RENT—Furnished room in private family. 4301 Cook (4-22-4) FOR RENT- 5 unfurnished rooms. Call Lindell 4720. 3400 School St. (4-22-2) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms electric and bath for gentlemen. call Bonmont 2820-J (4-15-4) FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in private family for gentlemen. 4430 West Belle. Phone, Forest 5719-W. (4-15-4). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms, modern, conveniences, to two refined young men. 4155-a West Belle Phone, Lindell 2853-R. (4-15-4). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished front room in private family, couple preferred. 1111 N Channing. (4-15-2). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms, southern exposure; hot and cold water, electric light; phone service. 4333 Enright avenue. Lindell 2513-W (4-15-2). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished room with conveniences. 1713-a Goode Phone. Lindell 1924-W (4-15-2). FOR RENT — Nice brick garage with water and electric lights and two rooms over garage. 4333 Enright avenue. Lindell 2513-W (4-8-2). FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms for ladies or gentlemen; use of kitchen, hot and cold running water. Bomont 1235-W (4-8-4). WANTED. To rent four room flat or cottage. Call Lindell 3536-J. (4-8-3) FOR RENT—Middle room. first floor Modern conveniences. 819 N. Ewing. Phone Bomont 2927-W. (4-8-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room electric lights and telephone. 2927 Lawton. (4-8-ind.) FOR RENT—Second floor front room in private family, to lady or gentleman employed daily. 3302 Morgan St. Phone Bomont 2718-W. (4-8-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room gentleman preferred. 3862 West Beille. Phone Lindell 5343-R. (4-1-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room with modern conveniences to couple or gentlemen; rent reasonable. Phone. Lindell 535. 3841 Cook. (4-1-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room electric and bath for gentleman. 3830n Finney Ave. (4-1-4) FOR SALE—Piano attachment and 75 rols of music. Mahogany Snail. 1156 Anbert Ave. (4-1-4) FOR RENT—Furnished rooms; couples or gentlemen. 4110 Cook arreas. Phone Lindell 4113-M. (4-1-4) FOR RENT — Notally furnished rooms at reasonable prices. Call KNIGHTS TEMPLAR UNIFORMES —For sale at prices cheaper than can be had elsewhere. Sword's and Chapaux for ranking officers. Call Bonmont 1016; or come to 3450 Lawton avenue after 6 p. m. WANTED—Four unfurnished rooms in vicinity between Leffingwell and Grand avenues. Notify "D" Bonmont SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Acme Real Estate Co. wishes to announce their very busy work last week. They have on hand almost 8 contracts of which to close as often as the titles are out. After which we will publish the various numbers as we are raising from 6 to 8 this week. Give us your money and we will raise from 8 to 20 next week. And you will raise from a rented house to a purchased mansion. L. R. Springer. Pres. R. L. Johnson. Sec. & Treas. 1026 Pendleton Ave. Lindell 3724 The Stars Message Clear and Accurate Readings. Send One Dollar and Date of Birth to ARCH PATTEN. Box 212 G. P. O. NEW YORK CITY. "POPULAR FOR GENERATIONS" PLANTEN'S C & C OR BLACK CAPSULES A Preparation of COMPOUND COPAIBA and CUBEBS - AT YOUR DRUGGIST Ask for BY NAME ONLY, avoid Substitution. A SKIN BEAUTIFIER FOR MEN AND WOMEN If you want a beautiful complexion, use HOPKIN'S ANTISEPTIC CREAM. It is one of the most wonderful skin preparations on the market. It removes Ring Worm, Tetter, and Burns. Cures Cold Sores, Pimples and Blotches. It is a mild bleach and will keep the skin Clear, Soft, Bright and Attractive. This Cream positively cures Dandruff of the head. Rub it well until it disappears. Agents Wanted. For information, write to HOPKINS CHEMICAL CO. OUT OF TOWN NEWS NOTICE—Out of Town Correspondents are warned to write plainly with TYPE-WRITER or LEAD PENCIL on one side of the paper only. Use plenty of paper and do not croft words. Copy that must be guessed at will not be handled at all. Only important notes will be published. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. (By H. J., Simms) A very large congregation witnessed the baptism at the First Baptist Church last Sunday. Miss Sallie and Zelia Rogers, Mr. Edward Carter, Jno Bouyers, Win Ashford, James Elroy was buried in the church pool. * The $1000 rally for the purpose of building a new church closed last Sunday at Parks Chapel. The amount raised was $000.02. This is a partial report. * The Aid Board of Blackwell Chapel will have a sock supper at their church, Tuesday, April 26. * Club No. 2 of which Mrs. Fannie Thomas is the captain, and will have a sermon delivered at the First Baptist Church by an interesting speaker. Sunday evening, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. * There will be a grand Musical Concert at the First Baptist Church. Thursday evening, April 28, under the auspices of Club No. 1, of which Mrs. Minnie Scott is captain. * Mrs. Vermont Brown of St. Louis was the guest last Tuesday of her cousin, Mrs. J. C. Lewis. * The Married Ladies Club met last Friday at the residence of Mrs. Maggie Morrison. After much work was accomplished a daly repast was served by the hostess. * A very enjoyable reception was tendered by the First Baptist Church last Monday evening. In honor of the recent members who just entered their fold. And a brotherhood was organized with Mrs. Lewis, president: Wm. Ashford, treasurer: Wm. Wesley, chapain: Carter; W军, sergeant-at arms: John Boyer, assistant secretary. * Mrs. Sadie Harris and family had as their dinner guest their nephew last Sunday, Mr. Toliver Stone of South Kirkwood, Mo. * Mr. R. B. Howell last Sunday for Paducah, KY, where he was called to the death of his brother, Mr. Richard Howell. * Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riley had as their house guest last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Preston of Corinth, Miss, Mrs. Preston is a sister to Mrs. Corine Williams. * Miss Lucie Townsend who has been confined to her bed for the past week is convalescing. * Mrs. E. V. Winston Castleburry of 600 Holland avenue, gave a surprise dinner in honor of her son Garland's birthday last Wednesday. Mr. Winston was very much surprised to find guest assembled in his home. * Mrs E. V. Winston and family had as their guest Wednesday, Rev. U. R. Thompson, Pres. of the St. Louis division of the U. N. I. a also the lady president. Mrs. Louise Harding, Mr. L. J. Davidson, Miss Lovie Harding and Mrs. Mrs. Mattie Stevenson. A delicious four-course menu was served. * Miss W. Steward last Sun. from a arrived last Sunday in a delightful star in Chicago. * The Douglass hand will furnish the movie for the annual sermon of the Clayton lodge, K. of B at the Baptist church of Clayton, Ms. Sunday, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. * Hats—see Mrs. J. C. Lewis before you purchase your Spring and dresses, as you will save money. FOR SALE—A 9room house with modern conveniences. Good street car service. Will sell at a real bargain on terms to sell. Mrs Gray Alcott Webster Groves, Mo. Mary Brady ave. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, APR. 22, 1921 KIRKWOOD. MO. By Ed. Crittenden By M. Cristenden Mrs. Della Brooks, 6159 Minerven street, Welston was guest of her mother, Mrs. Lula De Vault, 771 S. Harrison avenue. * Good services at Olive A. M. E. Church all day Sunday. Dr. Smith preached another masterly sermon at 11 a. M. Subject. The Magnetism of Jesus Christ, Text St. Luke 12:8. "And, I If I Be Lifted Up From the Earth, Will Draw All Men Unto Me." * The Church Alarm met at the Parsonage with Mrs. M. S. Smith. They made and sold three aprons and was served a two course menu. Mrs. A. C. Briggs, pres.; * Our Trustee Helpers Board of Olive Chapel broke all previous records with Mrs. F. M. Carper, president. They raised last month $52.95. This is a new board and they are doing an excellent work. * The Sunday School and League are doing splendid work under the supervision of Prof. A. S. Fields as superintendent. They are preparing to assist our rally by raising what they can. * The Sarah A. Campbell Missionary Society had a very interesting and instructive meeting at 2:15 p. m. Sunday presided over by Mrs. John Sage, Captain John Sage will have a sermon for his club Sunday at 2 p. m. by the Pastor. * Mrs. Nettle Hale and Mrs. Emma Jeffers of Cape Girardeau and Saint Louis were the guests of Mrs. Smith last Monday and she was very glad to have them. * Mrs. Sage had Mrs. J. B. Watson for her guest Tuesday and they reports a nice time. * Times are improving in Kirkwood. Rev. Williams of St. Louis preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday night, collection for the day. $42.95. * A moving picture scene entitled: Satan the Destroyer of Humanity by Mrs. Wilkerson of St. Louis will be at the A. M. E. Church. May 2nd. Come one and all. * Come to the A. M. E. Church if you want to attend a live church. * Rev. DeShields is very sick again. * Miss Lucile J. Ceasar of 4268 Finney avenue is on a vacation with her mother and children, Kirkwood. * Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mason has been sick, are improving. * The members of Golden Leaf Court. No. 24 held their regular yearly election of officers, April 14, 1921. Sister L. D. Jones was elected Most Ancient Matron; Grand Matron Eva Bolden was present. Her words were very inspiring and all were glad to meet her. After a splendid meeting, light refreshments were served. CLAYTON, MO. By. A. Williams Sunday was covenant day at First Baptist with the Lord's Supper at night. Collection #51.25. *Mr. Emmanuel Belger went to Springfield last Saturday to see his cousin, Henry Belger. * Clayton Lodge No. 27. K. of P. will have its annual sermon at the First Baptist Church. Sunday April 24: Mr. Robert Odeill. Chancellor Commander. * Mr. Milton G. Caycer of Clayton and Miss Laura Ridley of Charleston Mo. were united in marriage last Saturday. Rev. M. S. Smith pastor of Olive Chapel. Kirkwood officiated. * Rev. W. L. Rhodes, pastor of the First Baptist Church is still inviting everyone to attend the bible school every Tuesday night. * Mrs. Jewell Watts is now the efficient clerk in the store of her father, Mr. Gus Jenkins. * Mr. Howard Cannon of Agnes avenue is building a garage and repair shop. * Little Miss Olive Morris of St. Louis was the guest of her aunt Mrs. Jennie Wallace, last Sunday. * Mr. Eddie Massy attended the birthday party of his brother Chas. Massey at St. Louis, Sunday. * The First Baptist Church is preparing for a grand rally the fourth Sunday in June. * Mrs. Luhu Hans who has been ill is improving. * Mr. Wm. Phillips of South Clayton who has been ill for some time is improving. FARMINGTON, MO By Dayse F. Baker. Mr. James Robinson is making additions to his home. * Rev. K. Wood-preached two splendid sermons Sunday. He left the first of the week for St. Charles where he will make preparations for moving his family. * Mr. Robert Simpson returned to Crystal City, Sunday. * Mrs. F. Blackwell and daughter, Maxine and Mrs. Ada Cayce have returned home after a visit with their mother, Mrs. Wm. McCallister who is yet ill. * Quite a number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Booker Baker met at their home Friday evening and bestowed upon many useful gifts. The refreshments were delicious. The young couple seem quite happy and pleasantly situated. * Mr. James Hill and Miss Ruth Brown of St. Louis arrived Sunday to visit the former's mother. * Mrs. Eliza Overton received a message from Fulton. Monday announcing the death of her son. Lewis Overton. * Madam Patulio entertained with a musical at the Masonic Hall. Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Mite Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church. * The members of the eighth grade of Douglass School are Ethelard Cayce, Laurine Boddie, Corrinee Wilkins, Laura Willurn, Dayne McCallister, Cornelia Frank, Zelia Franka, Theodore Pugh, Quentin Hill, Summer Swink, and Elbert Baker. School will close May 18. PASCOLA, MO. A very unusual occurrence took place in this place several days ago when Mr. John Lee, a race man brought suit against a Mr. E. O. Burton, white, one of the farm owners for nonpayment of a bill due him for day labor done; for which Burton withheld the pay, claiming same was held as part payment on a last year's crop which had proven unprofitable to Lee and be in turn gave up the crop back to the landowner for the debt. The case canned considerable comment being a Negro against a white man, and doubly so, when the jury of twelve white men brought in a verdict against the white man. The case will be taken before a higher court. The reporter is putting forth every effort to get up a club of men and women to become members of the new order of "Nones and Daughters of Wise Sons." If you are interested in judge our him. "On account of the heavy rains of heat and carried weather the recent meeting was somewhat retarded yet finding might survive now. With the addition of four new members in the Military Junior冲刺队 for qualification; two for nomination. denied by the sudden departure of Mr. Elmond Lee and family, and Mrs. Marie Ayers and daughters, this is the fifth family to move from here in the last two weeks. * This is the last week of our revival and we can truthfully say enthusiasm is still high. CHARLESTON, MO. Everybody wants to read The Argus these days. All right, just see the Reporter. * The sick are on the mend. Everything is rather quiet just now. * The usual services were held at both churches Sunday; Pastors occupying their pulpits. * Interesting sermons of the B. Y. P. U. and Allen Endeavor were held in the evening. * Lincoln Teachers are all busy arranging programs for the closing, May 27. A general School Picnic may be a feature of the closing this year. The Principal has not decided yet. * Chester Hawkins, a pupil of room 3 has been sick for the past two weeks but is reported better. * Charleston has plenty of idle men just now—hence, baseball, and fishing seems to be the program. COLUMBIA, MO. By Mrs. Bessie Rev. McGillie, the new Pastor of St. Luke's M. E. Church preached his first sermon Sunday, April 14th. The Annual Sermon of the Knights of Pythias was held at Broadway Baptist Church last Sunday evening Prof. J. E. Jones, Principal of Freedouglas School was master of ceremonies. The sermon was delivered by Rev. H. G. Griffin, Pastor of Secon Christian Church. The funeral of Mr. Stephen Wilkins was held at Broadway Baptist Church, Monday, April 11th. He was 95 years of age. Mrs. Kate White died at her home on 6th street at the age of 75 years. Her remains were taken to Calloway county for burial. Mrs. Rena Baker died at her home on Garth avenue, after a lingering illness. Her funeral was held at Second Christian Church. Burial followed at Log Providence. Mrs. George Robinson, 501 4th street is hostess to the Busy Woman's Idle Hour Club, last Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies Art/ Club met with Mrs. Russell Foster, 419 with Mrs. Russell day.afteroon. Mrs. Maud Williams Pendleton street is visiting relatives at Macon. Mrs. E. L. Black of the last week, the park avenue of Mrs. Rosa Marshall on Park avenue. Mrs. J. Lyle Caston and little daughters left Sunday night for St. Louis. Rev. J. L. Caston will go to Sturgeon Wednesday to assist in the ordination of Mr. Raymond Palmer. Mr. Palmer is a Theological student at Western College. Miss Annie Mae Henderson of St. Louis is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Lucy Jones, Mrs. Mamie Bannister and Mrs. Maggie Wilson, who are on the sick list are reported much improved. Mrs. Bertha McCurry, of Kansas City, Kansas, was called home on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. John Bannister. The Trustees Ald of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church was entertained Tuesday night by Mrs. Sarah Cowden, 105 Pendleton street. Mrs. Lizzie Williams, president. Parthenia Tabernaecile No. 4, held their election of officers last week. Mrs. Lizzie Williams, High Priestess, Mrs. Bettie Clark, Recorder and Mrs. Lottie Coleman, Treasurer. CAPE GIRARDEAU The Second Baptist Church is still on the fireline line in battle against sim. Her services all day Sunday wree up to the standard. The superintendent, teachers, pupils and members were found rallying to their places in the life of the church from 9:30 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. * The Mission Circle of the Second Baptist Church went in a body to visit the Antioch Baptist Circle Sunday afternoon from 4:30 p. m. in Smeltersville. While it was a surprise to the Antioch Circle, it was a happy one. They report having an enjoyable time. It was well attended by men, from both churches. * The Galoda class under the leadership of Miss M. E. Hicks, is getting down to real class work. It was entertained at the home of the teacher, last Wednesday. And had a magnificent time. The spread could not be surpassed. * Descon John Fitzgerald, after a long spell of sickness, passed away last Wednesday. 4:30 a. m. His funeral was held at the Second Baptist Saturday 2:00 p. m., conducted by Pastor Hill. * Pastor Wain was in Pt. Pleasant, Mo. conducting a meeting for Rev. T. W. Thompson. * Mrs. Mamie Spalding of Chicago, will return home this week. She was in Ballinger county, visiting father and mother as well as her sisters in Cape. * The Joint Store Company, held a meeting Monday night. At a time the officers made a splendid report for the month of March. It is making a grand success in business, under the management of Mr. John Johnson and Jackson. The Negroes of Cape ought to show their appreciation of it, by giving it a larger support. * Sunday, April 17 was a bright day at St. James. The Pastor was in a spiritual mood at the morning service. One addition to the church. * The Missionary Society met at 2:00 o'clock p. m. Mrs. Anne Plet, president; Miss Leona Williams, secretary. The index finger points toward the goal of success. * The Pastor again preached at night. Text. 1 Sam. 10:22. The Sabbath closed with favorable results and Prof. Wm. H. Parker f. St. Louis, worshiped with us and delivered a splendid address to the congregation. * The Church Aid met Friday with Mrs. Martha Fullenwider. This auxiliary is doing work for the church. Mrs. Mary Purgerson, president; Mrs. Cora Conway, secretary. * Stewartess Board No. 2 of which Mrs. C. A. Curry is setting president. This board gave a box Supper Tuesday night. This board is to the church as a wheel in the middle of a wheel. * Mr. Sam Randol is sick with dropy. * Mrs. Lou English is still very ill. * Mrs. Mary Wiley and Mrs. Elvira Wilson are a bit improved. Miss Majorie White who has been here for a few months left for Chicago (her home). Sunday evening. and husband, Mrs. Julia Crawford and M. B. W. Mooro. Angel food cake and Brick ice cream were served. Those present were: Mrs. M. R. Wyatt; Rev. C. H. Wilson, Mrs. C. H. Wilson, Mrs. I. B. Laurie, Prof. C. R. H. Houston and Mrs. Ida Harris. Mrs. Moore received many useful and beautiful gifts. * Madam Frances E. Motin, the evangelist, made a special talk to women and men from 18 years up thursday night. On Sunday afternoon at 3:30. She made another interesting talk to women only and at six o'clock, she spoke to children. BONNE TERBE, MO. By R. A. Kling Mrs. Lillian Fulton, infant daughter and Mrs. Jessie Fulton, returned from a visit to St. Louis, Tuesday. * Mrs. Mary Taylor entertained the Willing Workers Club, Thursday. Sandwiches, tea and cake were served. * Mrs. Carrie Towson was called to Valleys Mines, Saturday to be at the bedside of her father, Mr. John Keeton. * Mrs. Hay, Booker, Wesley and Rachel Booker spent Sunday in Festus. * Mr. Henry Smith returned to St. Louis Sunday after making some of the best cream the reporter has ever tasted. CAIRO. ILL. By Scott A. Thompson By Scott A. Thompson A great meeting is being conducted at the Twelfth Street Baptist Church by Rev. E. A. Britt for Rev. Todd. *The Executive Board of the Mt. Zion Association was in session this week Among the prominent Southern Illinois preachers and women were: Moderator E. L. Hunt of Duquoin; Rev Graves of harrisonburg; Rev. Johnson of Murphysboro; Rev. G. W. Hill of Mounds; Mrs. Arinta尼尔斯, Mrs. Roberta Bruden of Mounds. Rev. J. Olive is president; Mr. C. C. Wilson, is secretary; Rev. Davis treasurer; Rev. Faulkner missionary. *Rev. W. C. Simmons of St. Louis is in the city the guest of Judge T. A. Head. *A great rally will be conducted at the Mt. Morail Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the Bible Training School. Rev. E. D. Payne, president; Rev. W. T. Mills, secretary; Rev. D. W. Johnson, treasurer. *The Argus readers here number nearly six hundred. *Deacon Coleman is a frequent visitor at Judge Head's residence. *Mr. Sam Johnson is rushing the Argus in Mounds and Mound City. He says, four hundred readers is his goal for next week. *The Mt. Zion Association will meet in Harrisburg, Wednesday before the third Sunday in July. *The Executive Board of the Association will meet at Mounds, Friday before the fifth Sunday in May. *Mrs. Fortingberry of Centralia is visiting her mother, Mrs. George Overby of Future City, this week. *Rev. G. W. Hill of Mounds was in Cairo this week on business. *The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People under the presidency of Mr. C. C. Wilson is preparing to give a loyal reception on the 5th proximo. *The Ministers Alliance is doing marvelous things here. *Dr.-J. T. Mills preached a great sermon at Mt. Morail Sunday night. Wards Chapel membership and choir went to Mounds Sunday afternoon. Dr. Olive of First Baptist Church and Rev. E. A. Britt of the Free Will Church are on program Sunday. The Busy Workers Club met at the residence of Mrs. Daisy Dunnerway of 2100 Poplar St., Monday, April 18th. After all business had been transacted a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Lizzie Green, Pres., Mrs. Wodle Wall Sec. * Mr. Dave Brown returned from Toledo, Ohio because of lack of employment. Mrs. Dave Brown of 320 30th St., who has been ill a few weeks is convalescent. * Mr. Alex Harrison of Mounds, ill, now of Sharon, Pa., is here on business. He honored Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Thompson of 323 30th St., by a visit Friday April 15th. * Little Miss Hazel daughter of Mrs. Ethel Smith of 308 330 St. celebrated her eighth birthday by rendering a party. * Brother J. H. Smiley and wife, the Gospel Singer of Louisville, Ky., sang at Mt. Morrish Baptist Church Monday evening, April 18th. * Miss Myrtle Titus, eighth grade teacher of Summer High School, is ill. Miss Ester Anderson, a graduate of Summer is teaching during her absence. * Mrs. Necie Lancaster is on the sick list. * The Orange Grove Club met Tuesday, April 19th at the home of Mr. Jos. Donaldson. * Little Miss Inez West of 24th and Poplar, entertained her Sunday School class Sunday Apr. 17. * Miss Myrtle Shadde of Cairo has returned from a short visit to Sandusky, Ill. PADUCAH, KY. The St. Louis Argus is for sale every Saturday and Sunday at 1249 Harrison Street. H. J. Thomas. NEWS IN BRIEF Associated Negro Press. LEXINGTON, N. Car., April 6. James Hargraves, the treasurer of the Union Baptist Negro Church, will be tried in the Recorder's court during the April term for the embermental of the church's fund which he heil. $558.91 is said to be the amount that has disappeared through the dishonesty of Hargraves. The defendant denies the charge and claims that the whole matter 'is one of misunderstanding and has been brought about by the complicated book-keeping of the church secretary. By Associated Negro Press TUSKEGEE, Ala., April 13.—The Tenth Annual Clinic of the John A. Andrew Clinical Society will be held in the John A. 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Come to South Kinloch Park on Sunday, select your lots and make you will then be credited $10 or dollars saved is the same as $10 lot of work to earn $10. You want to make a start so your own home. The first step is the time to do that, because Louis is going to go higher which probably will be this year. By taking advantage of this offer a start in the right direction, he self considerable money by go advance comes. Remember to the first 50 purchasers. HOU We have a total of about 600 per front foot, with all titles perfect. We also have interesting property a position to buy or build a home houses that are ready for occupy to live at once. We would ad your own home, because you tractor who builds for you can save if you build yourself. We have an arrangement with any of our customers lumber may need for a frame dwelling. Suring and the gardening materials are getting cheaper. I on the ground that you buy, and we offer you with this letter, making arrangements for your ing rush starts. Either come to South Kinloch find one or more of our age offices—Olive 7580 or Central representative come to your help you. OLIVE STREET TER 1608-14 Boatm P. S To go to South Kinloch then take a northbound Kirk Station, just beyond Ferguson. Bring this ad to our South Kin or any Sunday. See one of our tion. Signed— FIRST COME FIRST SERVED This is worth $10 to you if you are one of the few of two or more lots in South Kinloch Park. If we have sold in the past, we predict that about two weeks. If you are interested, be to act at once, without depending upon long. South Kinloch Park any day of the week. Select your lots and make a deposit of $10. Then be credited $10 on the lots for this lease. It is the same as $10 earned, and it takes up to earn $10. To make a start sooner or later to home. The first step is to get the ground to do that, because all ground in and going to go higher as soon as building is likely will be this year. Advantage of this offer, you not only will the right direction, but you will actually be able money by getting some ground names. Remember this discount offer in 50 purchasers. HOUSES A total of about 600 lots for sale, at front foot, with all titles absolutely guaranteed. Have interesting propositions to make you to buy or build a home now. We have it ready for occupancy now, if you willance. We would advise, however, that home, because you can do it cheaper, so builds for you must have a profit, if you build yourself. An arrangement with a lumber company for customers lumber and other materials for a frame dwelling, on very reasonable terms. In the gardening season are coming. Be getting cheaper. In addition to making sure that you buy, and getting the $10 down with this letter, you will also make arrangements for your lumber now, before starts. Come to South Kinloch Park, where you can more of our agents, or telephone to drive 7580 or Central 4420—and we will come to your home and explain how. THE STREET TERRACE REALTY 1608-14 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. To to South Kinloch Park, take any car to a northbound Kirkwood-Ferguson car park beyond Ferguson junction. Ad to our South Kinloch Park office any day. See one of our agents and get free. Signed—O. E. Winton 1921 $10 FIRST COME $10 FIRST SERVED This letter is worth $10 to you if you are one of the next 50 purchasers of two or more lots in South Kinloch Park. At the rate we have sold in the past, we predict that this offer will last about two weeks. If you are interested, the safest plan would be to act at once, without depending upon it lasting even that long. Come to South Kinloch Park any day of the week, including Sunday, select your lots and make a deposit of $10 or $15, and you will then be credited $10 on the lots for this letter. Ten dollars saved is the same as $10 earned, and it takes quite a lot of work to earn $10. You want to make a start sooner or later toward owning your own home. The first step is to get the ground. Now is the time to do that, because all ground in and around St. Louis is going to go higher as soon as building begins again which probably will be this year. By taking advantage of this offer, you not only will be making a start in the right direction, but you will actually save yourself considerable money by getting some ground before the advance comes. Remember this discount offer is open only to the first 50 purchasers. We have a total of about 600 lots for sale, at from $5 to $14 per front foot, with all titles absolutely guaranteed to be perfect. We also have interesting propositions to make to persons in a position to buy or build a home now. We have several new houses that are ready for occupancy now, if you want a place to live at once. We would advise, however, that you build your own home, because you can do it cheaper. The contractor who builds for you must have a profit, which you can save if you build yourself. We have an arrangement with a lumber company to furnish any of our customers lumber and other materials that they may need for a frame dwelling, on very reasonable terms. Suring and the gardening season are coming. Building materials are getting cheaper. In addition to making a saving on the ground that you buy, and getting the $10 discount that we offer you with this letter, you will also make a saving by making arrangements for your lumber now, before the building rush starts. Either come to South Kinloch Park, where you can always find one or more of our agents, or telephone to our main offices—Olive 7580 or Central 4420—and we will have a representative come to your home and explain how we can help you. OLIVE STREET TERRACE REALTY CO. 1608-14 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. P. S To go to South Kinloch Park, take any car to Wellston, then take a northbound Kirkwood-Ferguson car to Winton Station, just beyond Ferguson junction. Bring this ad to our South Kinloch Park office any afternoon or any Sunday. See one of our agents and get full information. PLAN TO FIGHT THE BEAUTY CULTURE TRUST The Associated Negro Press CHICAGO, Ill. April 13.—The Beauty Culture Trust is seeking to destroy the hairdressing business among the Colored people throughout the country. Competition is the direct cause for this action on the part of the trust. The powerful organization is endeavoring to procure legislative action in the several states that will contain restrictive provisions which will literally shake its Colored competitors to a hasty business death. Illinois and New York are the first states to feel the needs of the "trust" in this respect. Bills have been introduced in the respective legislatures of these states which provide for an educational qualification for all who engage in the business of hairdressing in these two commonwealths. The main and dangerous features of the provisions of these proposed measures are the requirements of the examinations included in their text. If these bills become laws no one will be permitted to engage in the business who has not passed an examination that will be prescribed and prepared, by commissioners whose personnel will be determined by the "trust" Interests Al. trust" interests. Al is so restricted that client to two years in a necessary. Immediate danger is a immediate front by the constitute our ending business. The out termination is a do-organize what is to be national Association of A. Among the objectives as prepared by its promotion of the of practice." The information on all going to the graduation," except all mobile information in western Dr. R. B. Motor hospice Dr. almost frankness privacy and fidelity of frequently by the hospice. April 15, 1921 COME $10 SERVED If you are one of the next 50 in South Kinloch Park. In past, we predict that this offer if you are interested, the safest without depending upon it lasting Any day of the week, including take a deposit of $10 or $15, and in the lots for this letter. Ten $10 earned, and it takes quite a Boner or later toward owning up is to get the ground. Now all ground in and around St. soon as building begins again er, you not only will be making but you will actually save your setting some ground before the this discount offer is open only USES Notts for sale, at from $5 to $14 absolutely guaranteed to be positions to make to persons in the now. We have several new bancy now, if you want a place advise, however, that you build can do it cheaper. The con- must have a profit, which you a lumber company to furnish and other materials that they g, on very reasonable terms. Are coming. Building ma- n addition to making a saving and getting the $10 discount that you will also make a saving by lumber now, before the build- Park, where you can always gets, or telephone to our main 14420—and we will have a home and explain how we can RACE REALTY CO. Men's Bank Bldg. Park, take any car to Wellston, wood-Ferguson car to Winton junction. Kinloch Park office any afternoon our agents and get full informa- -O. E. Winton Sales Manager states which will tend, if adopted, to limit and cripple the practice of beauty culture among our group of beauty culturists." Quick action is deemed urgent and necessary and this contingency has prompted the chief spirits in the organization of the National Association of Beauty Culturists to take immediate steps to warn the public and business elements of the danger that confronts them through the efforts of the "trust" to saddle on a group of progressive business people a genuine piece of pernicious class legislation. The holding of a national convention is among the immediate probabilities. Petitions signed by those engaged in all lines of business endeavor, to be presented to all the state legislatures, and such other steps that will be found necessary to adopt, constitutes the present program of the organization. The Illinois legislature will be the first to be petitioned in behalf of the Race's hairdressing interests in that state. To the end that an active and effective plan of cooperation may be consummated at the earliest possible moment, The National Association of Beauty Culturists has opened permanent headquarters at 3201 Watabush avenue, where all communications relating to the formation of a fighting protective organization can be sent. A SQUARE DEAL AND PROTECTION, WHAT WE WANT, SAYS MOTON The Associated Negro Press MONTGOMERY. Ala. April 13.—At the recent meeting of the Alabama Teachers' Association, which was held in this city, one of the sessions was devoted to discussions on race relations by white and colored citizens. The principal speaker on this occasion was Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute. Dr. Moton spoke with almost frankness on this subject, politely and forcefully, and was applauded frequently by the members of both sides. He refuted by the authority of frankness and confidence on the part of each race in the solution of the race problem and set forth the conditions which to his mind caused the most friction, at the same time-explaining some of the things that were in the back of the heads of the Negroes." Among other things Dr. Moton said: "I know one of the chief reasons why Negroes are not always as frank in discussing matters of discrimination and injustice with the white people as they might be. They are afraid that these people will immediately jump to the conclusion that they are arguing for 'social equality' which is the most misused and confused expression in all discussions of race relations. Let me say, with all emphasis possible, that not one Negro in ten thousand ever raised the question of 'social equality.' What they want is equal protection, equal civic rights, equal opportunity, and equal educational facilities. Negroes do not object to legal segregation because they want to be with white people, but because it places upon them and their children by law, a badge of inferiority which carries with it inferior treatment and opportunities. In asking for the change of these conditions and the things to which I have referred, he is not asking for any special privilege, for if democracy means anything at all it means equal opportunity, protection and rights for every citizen. And I am glad to say that there is a large group which is rapidly increasing in number, of the best white people of the South who are working together that the Negro might be accorded his rights, and live in peace and security and may thereby be enabled to contribute their fullest share towards the highest development of the South." CHICAGO TO HAVE A BENEFIT FOR NEGROES OUT OF EMPLOYMENT By Associated Negro Press By Associated Negro Press CHICAGO, IL. April 13.—Reports that have gone out to the press throughout the country are decidedly misleading in the statements that an abnormal number of the Colored people who have come into the North looking for work have been grossly deceived. What is true is that a considerable number of industrial workers have been compelled to bow to the labor depression brought about by the needs and complications of readjustment. This situation, however, included whites as well as the Colored people engaged in industrial pursuits. For the Colored unemployed, a Colored citizens' committee is successfully solving the problem by a monster benefit, to be given in the 8th Regiment Armory on the night of the 18th of April. The citizens at large are responding cheerfully to the call of the committee. Even the leading feminine members of the famed Lafayette Players are actively engaged in the ticket selling campaign now well under way Laura Hownard. Susie Buon, Ida Anderson and Alice Gorgas come out among the Audiences which gather at the Avenue Theatre during the intermissions between the acts and sell tickets for the benefit. The benefit promises to be a big success. William A. Buckner, former trainer for the "White Sox" American League Baseball team, Claude A. Barnett and the Chicago Defender, are among the managers of the benefit. The entire proceeds are to be used in the purchase and distribution of food among the needy unemployed Negro workmen throughout the city. "THE EMPEROR JONES" MAKES HIT AT HOWARD The Associated Negro Press WASHINGTON, D. C., April 13.—The rendition of the "Emperor Jones" by the Howard University players, with Charles Gilpin in the title role and Jasper Dester in the trader's role both of the Provincetown players of New York City, proved a rare treat to the large Colored and white audience that packed the Belasco Theatre, Washington, D. C., on Easter Monday morning, March 28. An interesting feature of the performance was the gift to Mr. Gilpin of a silver loving cup presented on behalf of the Howard Players by Mr. George Brown, business manager of the Dramatic Association, Mr. Gilpin paid a fine tribute to the work accomplished by the Howard Players. He emphasized the fact that his own efforts were bent solely towards demonstrating that the Negro may be an actor who, by his art, can appeal to all, irrespective of color. Among those who attended the performance were: Dr. J. Stanley 'Durkee, president of the Howard University; Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Scott; His Excellency, Charles Bradley Dunbar King, President of the Republic of Liberia; Hon. F. E. Johnston of the Liberian Supreme Court; Hon. John Lewis Morris formerly Liberian Secretary of the Treasury, who with President King constitute the Liberian Plenary Commission; Dr. and Mrs. Austin M. Curtis; Mrs. Charles S. Gilpin, wife of the star; Mrs. T. Montgomery Gregory, wife of the director of the dramatic department of Howard University; Miss Evelyn R. Scott; Miss Margaret George; Mr. G. L. Dennis, Secretary of the Liberian Plenary Commission, and the Misses Cooper and Mills, Liberian students now attending Howard University. Other box-holders were: Hon. Nicholas Longworth of the U. S. House of Representatives, and Mrs. Longworth, who is well remembered as Mrs Alice Rosenelt, daughter of the former President of the United States, and party of friends; and Mrs. Sinelair Lewis, wife of the author of "Main Street." people since 1910, most of them unquestionably coming from the South. The 1920 census returns have not yet been completed, and the total increase in the North is conjectural. Together with this evidence of a rapid shift comes rather definite testimony as to its permanence. The National Urban League, which has carried on social work among the Negroes all over the United States, states that those returning southward have totaled less than 100,000, and possibly no more than 50,000. The cause, say, league investigators, is social rather than industrial. Natural conditions favor the Negro in the South. If he could have there the advantages he can secure in the Northern states he would probably remain. But in the North he can get better educational advantages for his children, at least theoretical equality as a worker, fairer trials, and greater security from mob violence. The white North is not disposed to welcome him as a full equal as yet, but whatever sense of superiority it may have is less likely to become an incentive to persecution. North and South may both profit by reflection upon these facts, and be study of the general work which such organizations as the National Urban League are doing. The annual report of the league has just appeared, and it shows that the Negro is still engaged in a struggle for the first elementary privileges. One of the great tasks of the organization has been to get positions for Negro contractors, skilled tradesmen, and office workers. The world of intelligent occupation has walled off from the average Negro, no matter what his natural capacity. It is only now beginning to crumble even in the North. As the Negro population in New York, Illinois and Ohio grows, such a situation becomes a matter for sorrow thought. The migration northward was a protest. The protest will simply be transferred if the Negro finds that he has tled from open injustice and discrimination to their injustice and discrimination. The growth of the Negro population in New York City from 97,000 in 1910 to 158,000 in 1920 indicates, perhaps, a preference for New York in place of Atlanta or Memphis or Baton Rouge. But it also indicates a will to betterment which may prove the old Northern attitude toward the colored population no longer adequate for a group rapidly increasing in numbers, intelligence, and self-respect. PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR HEALTH WEEK Negro Health Week the week of May 1st under the auspices of the Social Workers Conference assisted by leading white and colored social agencies. The purpose of the Negro Health Week is not to be a spasmedic demonstration of health needs, but its fundamental purpose is to supplement the health campaign which is carried on daily in the public schools, clinics and hospitals, and to direct the people to Health Agencies. Sunday, May 1st. Health Sunday. Each pastor will be requested to preach on some phase of health. Subjects will be suggested to ministers and literature put in their hands. Chairman of the Health Program. Mr. E. S. Redd. Religious Worker Y. M. C. A. Monday, May 2nd. Clean-Up Day. All basements, attics, back yards are to be cleaned and rubbish burned. See that all ash piles are cleaned before this day. Big Health Meeting at Central Baptist Church on this night. Health slides and pictures. Dr. Geo E. Stevens, Chairman. Tuesday, May 3rd. Sanitation and Red Cross Day. Plant talks on Health. At night four minute talks by men and women in colored theatres and churches. Mr. Geo, L. Vaughn, Chairman. Miss Helen Adams, Assistant. Wednesday, May 4th. Tuberculosis Day. Literature will be placed in all public places. Schools will give talks on Tuberculosis. Meetings will be held in plants and churches. Special meetings on Wednesday night at Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Special exhibit at Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Amanda Gray, Chairman. Thursday, May 5th. Baby Day Meetings will be held in the various clinics. Four minute speakers will be provided for the theatres. Literature will be distributed on the care of the baby and talks to women on pre-natal and post-natal care. Miss Grace Hancock, Chairman. Friday, May 6th. Children's Day. Pupils will be requested in each school to make designs which may be displayed in a parade on Friday. In this way the district in which the school is situated will be advertised. Pictures will be run Friday night at the Mass Meeting to be held at Metropolitan Church and Poro College. Four minute speeches will be made by representatives from the various agencies in the city such as -The Tuberculosis Society Red Cross, etc. Pageant and carnival in West End, Mrs. C. K. Bowles, Chairman. Mrs. W. C. Bridges, Assistant. Mr. David D. Jones, Chairman of Binance Committee, and Miss Doris James, Director of parade had pageantry. Mr. Geo. W. Buckner, General Chairman. CENSUS REPORTS ON ILLITERATES The Associated Negro Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. April 20— According to the census of 1920 there are 278,082 illiterate persons of age and over in the state of Alabama. "illiterate" meaning unable to write. Of this number 210,080 are Negroes and 67,287 are whites. In the total population ten years of age and over the per centage of illiteracy is 16.1, which, it is gratifying to note, shows a diminution since 1910, when it was 22.5. In the case of the Negroes the per centage declined from 40.1 to 31.3, and in the case of the native white of native per centage from 16.1 to 6.4. There is more illiteracy in the rural districts of the state than in the cities, the percentage being 17.8 for the rural population and 10.4 for the urban. For the native white population of native percentage the rural percentage of illiteracy is 7.1, while the urban is 2.0. In the case of the Negro population the percentage is 84.0 in the rural population as against 22.7 in the urban. By counties the percentage of illiteracy ranges all the way from 80.1 in Tennessee to 61.1 in Columbus county. DON'T GO BLIND I WILL TEST YOUR EYES FREE 11 YEARS I HAVE PLEASED OTHERS TODAY I CAN PLEASE YOU. Sold On Time Payments No Red Tape Your Credit Is Good Wear These Glasses While You Are Paying For Them I Make All Kind of Eye Glasses Satisfaction Guaranteed DR. WM. M. RILEY Eye Sight Specialist 925 N. Jefferson Avenue Southwest Corner Jefferson and Wash By the Associated Negro Press WILMINGTON, Del., April 20.—According to the census of 1920 there are 10,500 illiterate persons of age and over in the State of Deleware, illiterate meaning, unable to write. Of this number 4,7000 are Negroes, 3,373 are foreign born and 2,400 are native whites. In the total population ten years of age and over the percentage of illiteracy is 5.9, which it is gratifying to note, shows a diminution since 1910, when it was 8.1. For Negroes the percentage declined from 25.6 to 19.1; for foreign born whites from 19.8 to 17.3; and for native whites or native percentage from 3.3 to 2.0. An armed murderous white bandit was in the act of holding up a place of business in Pittsburgh. A black policeman came along and wounded and captured the bandit. The Director of Public Safety presented a medal of honor to this brave black man, and said many fine words of praise. Among these fine words were the following equally fine, so far as intensions go, but which display unconsciously the subconscious attitude, not of the Director of Publis Safety, but of the group to which he belongs: "A THOUGH YOU ARE BLACK ON THE OUTSIDE—I WANT TO ANNOUNCE THAT YOU HAVE NO YELLOW STREAK IN YOUR MAKEUP." There is more illiteracy in the rural districts of the state than in the cities, although the difference is not very great, the percentages being 6.1 for the rural population and 5.7 for the urban And then the Director breathed a chest-filling breath of magnanimity and perhaps of—generosity! As if to say: "I am not too narrow to recognize something good in a black man, when that exceptional thing does happen." That is exactly what that "ALTHOUGH" means. It means that, in the subconsciousness of the man speaking, it is inconsistent to be both black and brave. Is not this a strange thing in the face of all the great and open record of Negro soldiers, Negro policemen and Colored officers of every kind? How a false notion of one race about another race will persist; it will even ride rough-shod right on thru contradictory facts—Of course, the Director would never say or acknowledges that he meant that it is unusual for Colored policemen to be brave and that is not what HE meant, but such is the meaning of his words and such is the subconsciousness attitude of his group working itself out in the careless language of the individual. ANN'L FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION AT TUSKEGEE INST The Associated Negro Press. The Associated Neuro Press. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. ALA, April 20. The Fifth Annual Celebration of Founder's Day in the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington, brought together a large company of distinguished visitors. The Rev. Dr. M. Ashbole Jones, pastor of the Ponce De Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, Ga., was the principal speaker. Dr. Jones spoke on "Tuskegee, the Lengthened shadow of Booker T. Washington." William G. Witcox of New York City, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuskegee Institute, who had brought a large, party of friends for the anniversary celebration, introduced Dr. Jones and also paid a warm tribute to principal R. R. Moton and his staff for their loyalty and co-operation during the critical years following Dr. Washington's death. In fact, however, everybody knows that a Negro policeman will "git yer" when most others will run away. This is well understood by the Colored people of the streets, and they will act "bad" in the face of a white policeman much sooner than in the presence of a black officer. And that "although" is perfectly Banal. It should have been left out and the commendation made to read thus. "You are black on the outside, and as is usually the case, you have no yellow streak in your makeup." But as the Director phrased it, a normal relationship is established between black and yellow. It reminds me that long ago Solomon or some wise man said: "I am black AND comely!" and then all the white scholars who have since translated his words have phrased it "I am black BUT comely." They have done with their "BUT" just exactly what the Director did with his "ALTHOUGH." How hard it is to shake ourselves free from the group illusions which we call race prejudices. type of a leader has his eye clean and clear, his vision unclouded. He sees all the wrongs and does not fear to tell them. He sees obstacles but does not pause before them. He believes in both races and sees what they may become. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, who brought a party to Tuskegee and who has encouraged through his philanthropy the erection of hundreds of Negro schools, will visit some of the schools before returning to Chicago by way of Nashville. The Associated Negro Press. WASHINGTON, April 6—The Senator Penrose Statement. To the delegation of Colored citizens of Pennsylvania who called on Senator Penrose to ask his support in behalf of the Civil Rights Bill before the Legislature of his State the Senator made the following remarkable statement: "I see no reason why the Colored man or the Colored woman should not be able to obtain a cup of coffee at any restaurant if they want to, or for that matter go to the hotels, cafes and other public places frequented by white persons." The then has long since passed when there should be any discrimination or repression towards our Colored citizens. They are entitled to their rights under the Constitution. They are free men under the Constitution, and I believe they are entitled to full commercial and political freedom of action, especially in regard to public accommodations and utilities. "I am glad to be able to use what influence I possess at Harrisburg, where a bill is pending to give equal rights to the Negro race, to secure the passage of the measure, which has been hanging fire too long. It should be passed. "I am glad to assist the men and women of the Colored race to remove the inequality and discrimination to which they are now subjected." By Associated Negro Press. SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 13—Dorsey Chambliss, former Chicago police man has been denied a writ of habeus corpus by the State Supreme Court and will have to remain a prisoner in the State Penitentiary at Joliet for the present. The decision was handed down by the court on the 11th of April. Dr. Jones told graphically the story of Booker Washington's progress, from being a rugged boy in the coal mines of West Virginia and his call to service by Samuel C. Armstrong, principal of Hampton Institute, to his leadership as principal of Tuskegee. Dr. Jones reftred to the "compelling compassion of his heart which translated his soul into Tuskegee." He stated that "No man knew quite so well as Booker T. Washington the obstacles and cruelties in the way of his race, but he refused to place emphasis on the wrongs of his people. Booker Washington believed that his people could win freedom and therefore he emphasized the opportunities of his people. The Booker T. Washington DOC. ANDREWS' HURON, S. DAKOTA LEAGUE CLUE vs. THE ST. LOUIS GIANTS Reserve Your Box Seat Tickets. On Sale NOW. Phone Giants' Headquarters, Bomont 1043; or Shaw Pharmacy, Finney and Pendleton; Phone, Lindell 4919---Delmar 171 Opening of National Colored League, Sun., May 8---Giants vs. Chicago. SAM SHEPARD One of the Giants' Stockholders and Real Boosters PAGE/TWELVE BROOKLYN DAN KENNARD DOC. AN Reserve Y Headquarte Opening of ST. LOUIS GIANTS PLAY FIRST GAME AT HOME SUNDAY Nat'l Colored League. Club Will Face Dock Andrews' Strong Huron Team From The South Dakota League GAME EXPECTED TO BE PITCHERS' BATTLE Mills Will Send Young Carr Against Big Chief Indian Joe Westus. Westerners Touted To Beat Our Boys. The St. Louis Giants will make their first home, appearance, of the 1921 season, at Giants Park. 5,900 N. Broadway, next Sunday. The first of a three games series against Doc Andrews' Huron, S. Dakota League Club will be played. The other games will be on Monday and Tuesday, then the Giants will go to Kansas City to open the League season, May 1. Charlie Mills announces that he will send Carr, his young crack right hander against the Hurons Sunday. A pitcher's battle is expected, as Doc Andrews says he will put Big Chief Indian Joe Westus on the mound and hints that our boys will be unable to meet his slants. The Giants return from a trip that has been a financial failure on account of the bad weather, but the boys have been training faithfully and are in condition to start the League season like champions. Wayne Carr and William Clark look fair to be a big help to the club in the National Association Pennant Race this year. Mills says his club is going to be up and going all season and the fans are going to get a run for their enthusiasm. The game, Sunday, will start at 3 o'clock and indications are that the park will be crowded. The official opening of the Negro National League will be launched upon May 1st, at all points along the circuit. There will be many exhibition games staged by all the clubs before the official opening, but they have no bearing upon the league results. No provisions are provided for the Hildale Club in this particular schedule, owing to that club having two parks in and around Philadelphia, which will be used by the Hilldale Club for exhibition games until the Bacharach Giants return from their Western trip, and later, when the Western clubs swing around the Eastern circuit. The Cleveland park could not be completed in time to give them a place in the schedule, so games played at that city in the early part of the schedule will go down as exhibition games. All the clubs will swing into action with complete line-ups, and there are many new faces in the personnel, both as to players and managers. The prospects for a successful campaign never appeared more bright. According to the Official Schedule for May and June, just issued, the Saint Louis Giants will open at Kansas City on Sunday, May 1 for four games. The local boys will then open the season at home with the Chicago Giants on May 7 in a five game series. PLAY BALL! St. Louis will go to Columbus, O. for six games, May 14 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, Retain home for May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 with Rube Fosters American Giants; June 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 with Indianapolis; June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 with Kansas City. BALL GOES TO CINCINNATI Battling, Hall will box Leo Roux of Memphis, at the Walnut A. C. Cincinnati, Ohio, April 25. The bout will be for 6 rounds at 125 pounds. OFFERS FORTUNE FOR COLORED PLAYER NEW YORK, N. Y. April 21. The Boston club of the New Continental League is reported to have offered 15,000 to the Providence club for "Steel Arm" Dickey, Negro pitcher who was credited with winning the Negro Southern League championship for Knoxville last season. The new Continental League holds purchases in all the principal cities of the East and has lined up a majority of the beat colored players in the game. This is the high mark set for the purchase of a race ball player. SUMNER HIGH AND ST. CHARLES GAME THIS SATURDAY, 23D Base Ball team at Sumner is rapidly rounding into form under the careful coaching of Mr. Mosby. The unusually warm spring has enabled the team to get an early start this year. Practice games have been played With a number of semi-pro teams. Games also have been played against Concordia Seminary. In all of these games Sumner has given a good account of themselves. A game with McKinley fligh is to be played in the near future, also a game with Concordia. Summer officially opens the season on Saturday, April 23rd against the fast St. Charles, Mo. team. The game is to be opened with ceremonies. The School hand is to be on hand and Mr. Williams and Mr. Maltone are to be the inaugural battery. The Student body will turn out in large numbers to cheer their favorites. The line-up for Saturday Game 1: Smith ss. 2 Light 2b. 3 Wheeler by 4 Stone if. 5 Hunter 2b. 6 Malloch 1b. 7 Larkin cf. 8 Ball p. 9 Miller rf. 19 Force p. McVEY PRAISES WILLS Not long ago a reporter unexpectedly ran across Sam McVey, the battle-scarred boxer, and during a conversation, Harry Wills chances with Jack Dempsey were discussed. "Sam willingly, gave his opinion saying: 'I think that if Harry Wills and Jack Dempsey ever get together, it will be worth the price of admission to be a spectator. I am not picking any winner for the sight, but let me say this, that if this boy Dempsey don’t Nash Harry in two rounds, he will get banished himself soon after.' "I have seen Dempsey light, and THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, APR. 22, 1921 have been duly impressed, and I fought Harry Wills and was impressed by him, I mean impressed. In fact when I fought Wills I was not only impressed, but sort of depressed. In my opinion, Wills is too strong for blemsey. Some folks are of the opinion that brute strength doesn't count in any of those "Markkiss O' Queenberry rules," but those folks have never seen Wills do any fighting or they would think different. Sam McVey. VIRGINIA NORMAL BEATS HAMPTON HAMPTON, Va., April 16 — The Hampton Institute baseball nine lost to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute of Petersburg on the Hampton Institute diamond by a score of 4 to 3. The teams were well matched and on the whole it was the best-played game witnessed on the Institute diamond for some time. The contest was largely a pitcher's battle from the start. Chamberlin, the Hampton hurler, striking out 14, while his opponent, Braxton, struck out 12. Both pitchers walked two men. Eight errors were made by Hampton and one by Petersburg. There were several sensational plays during the game. Wood, of Hampton, the first man at the bat, hit, the first ball he received for a home run. In the ninth inning, a thrilling catch was made by Couten, the Petersburg centerfielder, which clinched the victory for his team. And Deprives Public Of Logical Heavy Weight Bout Jack Dempsey is sidesteping a match that the sporting public would like to see. The champion recently drew the color line on Harry Willa, the big Negro, who fattened Fred Fulton so easily, and generally regarded as the best fighting man in the ring today. Drawing the color line in boxing never has been a popular move. Since the Negro is allowed to participate in college sport and in amateur boxing, the fans can see no logical reason why the professional fighters should be so exclusive. It is a peculiar thing that boxers never draw the color line when they look like sure winners over their Negro rivals. Lightweight Champion Benny Leonard does not draw the color line. It is worthy of note that there are no formidable Negro lightweights. Will Leonard change his attitude if another Joe Gans comes to the fore? There is no reason to think that a Negro heavyweight champion who behaved himself in private life would lower the tone or the sport or injure it in any way. Joe-Gans and George Dixon held championships and both were popular idols. No boxer in the history of the ring has been more admired than Gans. Some of this poplar Negro's bouts were not above suspicion, but in every case it was a white man that instigated the shady deal. THE OFFICIAL NEGRO NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MAY AND JUNE Harry Wills, the best Negro heavyweight of the present time, is a sober, law-abiding citizen, well liked by all who have met him. His record entitles him to a match for the championship, and the fans would like to see him get it. It is the general opinion that "champion of the world" should mean exactly that and nothing less.—Exchange. WE FEATURE THE LATEST MUSIC HEAR THE JAZZ QUEENS PEASE and JOHNSON DIRECT FROM NEW YORK CITY 10 roadway LEAGUE C TULLY MEXDOO vay UE CLUB JOHN H. BROWN Chicago. 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