St. Louis Argus

NAT'L NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE SESSIONS ARE FILLED WITH HARMONY ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 29.—Preceded by extensive entertainment preparations on the part of the citizens and the Local Negro Business League of Atlanta: the Twenty-second Annual Meeting of the National Negro Business League held in Atlanta last week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 17, 18 and 19, 1921, was characterized by harmony among the officers and mutual confidence and respect among the delegates who came in large numbers from all parts of the country to attend the convention. While the North and East were not largely represented, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and the Carolinas sent splendid delegations of successful business men and women. Enthusiasm ran high at all of the sessions, which were held at Big Spring A. M. E. Church, except the Wednesday, evening session which was held the Wednesday, Auditorium Armory, Bay Park. The day preceding the opening session was filled with interesting features on the ecologists who had arrived early. The number of particular significance was the former opening of the Citizens Trust Company, a mining banking organization located at 711 Auburn avenue, in the very heart of the NEGra business district of Atlanta, and capitalized at $20,000, with a surplus of the same amount, of which institution Mr. H. C. Dugas is president, and Mr. Herman E. Perry is chairman of the board of directors. The evident approval of the new project was seen in the mutual interest which was exhibited by the long lines of visitors and depositors who crowded its modernly equipped offices during the entire day. In the evening a special banquet was given by the Atlanta Local League to the officers and members of the Executive Committee of the 'National Negro Business League on the Roof Garden of the Old Fellows' Building, at 320 Auburn Avenue, after a ceremonial meeting of the Executive Committee of the National organization was held at the offices of the Atlanta Independent by the courtesy of the editor, Mr. Benjamin J. Davis. Opening Sealion The main feature of the opening session Wednesday morning, August 17, was the annual report of Dr. Emett J. Scott, the Executive Secretary of the organization at Big Bethel A. M. E. Church, Dr. Scott is the Secretary-Treasurer of Howard University, Washington, D.C. and has been Secretary of the National Negro Business League since its organization. He sketched in outlines the history of the League and its achievements from Boston to the present, including the efforts of the new program adopted by the League in St. Louis two years ago which is designed to bring Negro Business League concerns into closer affiliation with each other. This program in short propose: (1) Fundamentally to serve the cause of Negro business, as a clearing house for the collection, compilation, and dissemination of all kinds of useful and inspiring news data, information, etc. that might be sent into National Headquarters by any of the officers, members, or friends of the Business League, by any of the several hundred branch Local Leagues, or by any of the affiliated organizations now or hereafter connected with the National Body; (2) That National Headquarters should keep the Negro Press and the White newspapers and magazine press in touch with the achievements of Negro men and women in all paris of America and the world, and to exploit and forward the interest of all worthy racial endeavors. (3) To make a special effort to encourage the establishment of an increased and more diversified number of business enterprises among the Negro people keeping local leagues in touch with this data, information, etc. through regularly issued bulletins; (4) To compile a catalogue of Negro business enterprises seeking to give business opportunities to members of the Dauh & Bradstreet Mercantile Anglicates; (5) To constantly seek, compile and publish new and improved or the successful methods of managing building up various kinds of business or other racial enterprises. To form a very close alliance with the several hundred Negro papers and magazines now being published to the end that each local league may be brought to loyalty support its local Negro business; (6) To place in the field observer experts for the purpose of studying Negro business and making such practical suggestions as would serve to put such Negro business enterprises in touch with live, up to date, economical and successful business methods; (7) Finally, to systematically develop the prospectus of Local Negro business promotion of the history of National Organizations. The St. Louis Argus influence of which shall be fell in every corner of our land. hand our private介导. The times given are an organization like the Business League to challenge and deserve the support of all interested in the economic development of the Negro people. The League was called to order by J. C. Ross, president of the Atlanta Branch Negro Business League, and after the invocation by Rev. D. H. Stanton, pastor of Central M. E. Church, he introduced Dr. John Hope, president of Morehouse College, who presided on behalf of behalf of the citizens of Atlanta, and directed Mr. E. K. Gibson who spoke words of welcome on behalf of the Negro Business League of Atlanta. The response to the addresses of welcome was made by Bishop Robert E. Jones of New Orleans, La., chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League. Other addresses were delivered by R. L. Smith, president. Farmers' Improvement Society, Montgomery, Ala.; Charles H. J. Horsley, Winston Salem, N. C.; J. H. Smooths, Mount Mogens, Ala.; R. E. Edwards, Starr, S. C.; and W. H. Dodd, Baltimore, Md. Y. M. C. A. Entertains Officers At ten, Wednesday, the officers and members of the Executive Committee of the National, Negro Business League and a number of other important men were given a dinner by the Y. M. C. A., at which time Mr. R. B. DeFrantz, one of the secretaries of the International Committee of the Y. M. C. A., explained briefly just why it was wished that such a group should be called together. In his remarks, he told of a similar dinner which was held, in Philadelphia, at the 1920 meeting of the Negro Business League, out of which came the effective response to the call for the Colored people to help support the work of the Y. M. C. A., mentioning that the Colored people more than paid the quota allotted to them in the budget of expenses for the work in Colored Men's Department of the Y. M. C. A. He stated that he felt confident that even greater support than last year, especially for the Negro Business League, would be secured. Wednesday Evening Session At the Wednesday evening session fully 5,000 people attended the meeting which was held at the Auditorium Armory, Mayor James L. Key, who was accompanied by Hon. John J. Fagan, a banker of Atlanta, Ga., spoke in terms of earnest approval of the efforts of the Colored people of Atlanta hail of Georgia to win a place in the Business World. He referred in detail not only to what Colored business men are accomplishing but what the City of Atlanta is doing in the way of encouraging them. President's Annual Address The address of Dr. R. B. Muton, President of the National Negro Business League, was the feature of the Wednesday evening session. Dr. Muton's address was well received by the large and enthusiastic audience present. The address follows: "If there has anywhere been any doubt as to the wisdom of continuing the Business League after the passing of Dr. Washington, its founder and main source of its great inspiration, the enthusiasm with which the people of the nation have rallied to the movement during the three years' administration of our distinguished friend, President J. G. Napier, under his wise leadership, and during the past two years since his retirement—that enthusiasm convinces us no more that the country has been organized and therefore a real place for such an organization and that the business people of the country want such a forum for 'both the information as well as the inspiration which it brings.' This should have been expected from those who know of the work and wisdom of Dr. Washington. During the past four years there has been a great deal of discussion about the large number of Negroes reported to be migrating, to the North from this section of the country. This number was variously estimated to be as high as three million. Just recently it was pointed out that the Negro population on the south coast is slightly higher than that on the north coast. These figures have led many people to conclude that probably half of the Negroes of the country are now living in the northern and western part of the country. The recently issued census figures, however showed that about 400,000 Negroes have left the South. Of the total Negro population, 8,912,000 or 35 per cent are still living in the South. On the other hand, in spite of the heavy population, only 11,000 Negroes a half or about 14 per cent are living in the North. This means, as has been so often stated, that the rare problem to a very large extent has still to be worked out south of Mason and Drone's line. But we must keep in mind always that what affects Negroes in the South always ultimately to a large extent the Negroes of the North. The amount of Negroes living in the North Published In The Interest Of Colored People CHICAGO HAS "TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT" The Ku Klux Klan Initiates 2,376 And Governor Appoints Negro To $5,000 Position On Industrial Commission. TWO OPPOSITIONS WORKING OVERTIME CHICAGO, Aug. 25. Chicago is going through the throes of a race contend which is working overtime at both ends and is tied in a stout sault knot in the middle. On Tuesday night of last week, 12,000 members of the notorious Ku-Ku Klux Klan initiated into the patriotic mystery of that 100 percent American organization of 2,570 Chicagoans. On Thursday, Governor Leen Salm appointed Robert R. Jackson, Negro aderman from the Second world Secretary of the Illinois Industrial Commission at a salary of $5,000 per annum. The water in the Jackson mansion, as stated by The Chicago daily Tribune, lies in the averment that the aderman will find among the machinery of his new found burial. The duty to make physical examinations of men, boys, women and girls, who appear before him with claims for compensation for injuries received in shops and factories." The fish in these muddy waters come to the surface revealing large areas of shop and factory workings. The Illinois are white, and the inference drawn by the outspoken objectors to Jackson's appointment is that he will personally conduct the physical examinations of the white male and female applicants for compensation for injuries who appear before the commission. This is one end of the race conflict. On the other end comes the Colored man and brother, howling like a dixy desert devil about "The bold and impudent initiation service of the Ku-Klux-Klan" which was pulled off in a secluded section of the city's Preserve and reported by an exclusive reporting agency. The Quam Prairie Department is a delegation heated by one Richard E. Parker, and numbering about one hundred and fifty persons, lost no time in going to the Mayor's office with a big petition which called for drastic official action against evil machination of the Ku Klux. The delegation was given a cool reception by the Mayor's secretary, which, however, did nothing to lower the heated temperature of the room. It is endangered two of the race conflict. The knot in the middle of the string is the Tribune's own making. The "World's Greatest" presented the exclusive story of the Ku-Klux-Klan meeting and initiating services, and that worthy duty also brought to publicize the awful pronouncement that Alderman Jackson's own, official burdens would call upon that worthy servant of the people the duty of physically examining all applicants for compulsory military service. The State's Industry's Commission because of injuries received in shops and factories. Thus Chicago finds itself frothing at the mouth with a black and white indignation that is quite alarming in its visual aspects. "What are we coming too," explains a valiant defender of white blood integrity and supremacy, when a "nigger" is appointed by the governor of the state to a position with the duty of physically examining our women and girls? If it takes a Ku-Klux Klan to put a stop to this breed of damnable outrages on the other sensibilities of the white race, I'm for the Klan every time." Of those Ku-Klux Klan yeah? "shouts a bold吼者 of his people's rights." "Did you ever see a thing to bear?? Concerning right here in the city of Chicago and openly laying the plans to put the Negro off the map. We ought to get together, find out who these felons are and make 'em take to the woods and stay there." Conservative blacks and whites do not appear to be overcome by the revelations of the Tribune. On the part of many whites interviewed on the subject there was the general opinion expressed that the Klan is one of the big and discreditable jokes of the nation and is held in very low repute by the greater portions of Americans. Among the Colored people no great fear is expressed about the fact that the Klan is busy in an effort to spread its poison among the people at large. But the police do not recognize a reputation of the law violators which so signally disgraced the city two years ago. Hence they do not feel that there is any necessity of becoming wildly alarmed about the activities of the Simmons' organization! Mayor Thompson has not expressed himself publicly about Jackson's appointment or has he said anything concerning the activities of the Klan in the state, and he remains seemingly indifferent to the tempest motif of indictment that has struck two small sections of the city's nearly three million population. CITIZENS TRUST COMPANY OPENS Largest Financial Institution Of The Race Opens To An Appreciative Public. Bank Proposition Put Over By H. E. Perry. President Of Standard Life. Special To The Argus ATLANTA, Ga. Aug. 22. The Citizens' Trust Company's half million dollar Bank was formally opened August 16. Promptly at 9 A.M. the doors were thrown open, and nine tellers began at once. Five served those who wished to begin commercial accounts and four looked after those who wished to open accounts in the Savings Department. The pepes were photographed when many were standing at the door when opened and the procession then began kept up right through the day. A number of white friends came in and looked on and a few made deposits in the bank. The Citizen Trust company is the ripe fruit of co-operation. It is the direct outcome of the dream of Mr. Hemen E. Perry, about 3 years ago. It was then he decided the Rise needed a strong bank, authorized and qualified to do any and everything for the individual or business enterprise that other strong banks can do. Five hundred thousand dollars seemed a large sum, and it is, but he felt it could be raised. The result is that the amount was over subscribed and the bank was put over in good shape. Something after twelve orck on the day of the opening the Charter signed by S. G. McLendon, Secretary of State, and the permit signed by T. R. Hennett. Superintendent of Banks were passed to Mr. Perry. One or two of the southern White men present unite interesting and very appropriate remarks. And thus the largest bank get established by the Race was opened for business by the State of Georgia. It is an interesting thing to note that though it required about four years for Mr. Perry to raise one hundred thousand dollars the amount necessary for the establishment of the Standard Life Insurance Company, the five hundred thousand dollars necessary for the establishment of the Citizen Trust Company, was over subscribed in three years. The people are growing and co-operation, the key to all large business enterprises is gradually being fitted. It is evident too that Hemen E. Perry, the man of vision, nations, and untiring energy is growing if the confidence of the people generally. THE BEREAN.BAPTIST ASSOCIATION MEETS The Berean Association assembled in its forty-fourth annual meeting at Galilee Baptist Church on Adams street, last Monday. Rev M Owens, moderator called the meeting to order, on time. A very large delegation is present and the reports from the different auxiliary appear to be the best made for years. Dr J T Caston, president of the State Convention is present and active in the work of the association. Dr H. I Harris J D Lee J L Custon, J B Wilkins J W Taylor, Graed Edward, J W Walters and many others are rehearsal work. Dr W Taylor delivered the introductory sermon Monday. It was commented on and to be one of the best speeches heard in the association in many years. The Women's department, the B-Y P. P., and Sunday School work was too late for this issue of the Argus. The financial reports are expected to be much larger this year than before. The money will be devoted to missions and education. PYTHIAN ANNUAL SERMON LANE TABERNACLE SUN The annual sermon of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, will be at Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, Newsstand and Earlight, this Sunday August 28. The Knights will assemble at Goose and Boston at 1:20 p.m., and march to the Cathedral. The Knights will assemble at fatigue courts and expel white robes white glories and slide arms. The Calumnian Drill Corps will assemble at the church. Lincoln University Big Prize Winner At State Fair JEFFERSON CITY Mo. Aug. 24 Lincoln University carried off sixty- ribbons at the Annual Fair at Sedalia this year. Ten of these were first prison, three second and three third. The work of the University was one of the main features of interest in the building and received high commendations from the people go- verally. RHODES ANDERSON SOUGHT BY NIKE IN INDIANAPOLIS Mrs. Mary, Belle Anderson of Indianapolis, writes to the police department of St. Louis, requesting aid in locating her uncle Rudolph Anderson, an ex-servant, who is believed to be coedding her. Mrs. Anderson understands her uncle was in Lexington, Ky., last February attempting to locate some of his relatives. His former home was in Garrett County, Ky. He has a half brother and nephew in Langley a niece in Cumberland and two in Indianapolis. Amy having information concerning the above are requested to notify Cust. Daisy of the 11th District police station or the St. DEPUTY SHERIFFS FIRE ON MOB AND 40 ARE WOUNDED Knoxville Crowd Attempts To Lynch Negro Charged With Assault. Note Found Indicates Crime Committed By White Man With Blackened Face. KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Aug. 22. With at least two more men and women suffering from gunshot wounds twenty-six of whom were checked in at local hospitals before midnight. Knoxville graced a new day, Saturday with peace and quiet after an officer intrigued before the Knox county jail in which Frank Martin, a Negro, accused assistant of a young white school teacher, is being held, which resulted in state militia, city and county deputies bring two or three hundred rounds from revolvers and riot guns into the crowd. Men of the cavalry troop and machine gun detachment of the State militia were on duty at the jail Saturday morning and outwardly there were no signs of the struggle that was launched at the defenders of the堡 ten hours previously. Machine guns stationed at vantage points about the structure, commanding two of the approaches, were not used when the attack from courthouse square toward the jail Friday night and which resulted in a general discharge of weapons from its defenders. Adjustment General Brumitt. Sheriff Cate, of Knox county, and Captain Schneider, of the machine gun company, in three statements issued after midnight, declared that the first firing came from the mob that had congregated on West Hill avenue and connecting thoroughfares. When the mob swept toward the jail in its only determined effort to dislodge the heavily armed men, their principal weapons were rocks and stones which were hurled at the defenders without any casualties worthy of mention. Trowel Dispersed The volley from the regularly constituted peace officers effectually dispersed the great crowd which disintegrated and retired up tide and Market streets, where for hours thrilling stories of the battle were related. Ambulances were on the scene in the mountains and before 11 o'clock eighteen injured and been checked in at three hospitals and later eight others were received, while it was freely predicted that foes were carried to their houses in citylimits and automobiles, only patrols fully wounded. No statement was issued from the county officials as to their plans with regard to whether Martin would be removed elsewhere. At the jail, in addition to Martin, and numerous whites and colored, held for petty crimes, are four white men recently sentenced to the electric chair from Anderson county charged with the murder of George Laws, and Maurice Mays, Negro, unlike like sentence from Knoxville for murder of Mrs. Lindsey in 1914, in the inflictive outbreak of violence August 30, 1914, when the county jail was practically demolished and twenty nine prisoners liberated. Precautions were taken at midnight Friday to properly guard the munition powder house in South Knoxville and local hardware stores where guns dynamite and blasting powder are handled. Note Indicates Work of White Men Wrapped in a coated white cloth, the wrist width torn from the arm near lockup. Thursday morning found behind a screen door to a local plumbing establishment, this morning and with it a note reading: "Here is Jesse watch that off Negro my face greased black; I scrire, gone from here." The instrument was identified by a relative and local jeweler and its hands indicated that it had stopped at a little past 7 o'clock. The watch had been given to the young, woman by a distant relative who carried it to a jeweler today when it was referred to him for identification and its ownership was then announced. ARTILLERYMEN GUARD JAIL AGAINST A MOB ARTILLERYMEN GUARD JAIL AGAINST A MOB Associated Negro Press. BARNSTABLE, Mass., Aug. 25. (Special Correspondence). Four machine guns were set up here about the jail by forty artillerymen who arrived from the national guard summer camp at Barnstable last Friday night to aid Sheriff悬拘侍 to guard three colored men who were under arrest, charged with highway robbery and criminal assault on a young white woman in the town. The troop came after the sheriff had appealed for the additional protection when he learned that a mob of Negroes was forming to rescue the prisoners and another mob of whites were gathering to repeat their attempts to lynch the suspects, John Dies, Benjamin Gomez, and Joseph Andrews. The white mob of 200 men and women made an attempt to get the prisoners. Negroes have been identified by Miss Gertrude Butter and Williams Eldridge as the men who held them up and criminally assaulted the young woman. Dies and Gomez have been held in $15,000 bail and the third was arranged Saturday. A Square Deal For Every Man NINE COLORS MEN WILL BE POLICE UNIFORM Eight Are Sworn Into Service Thursday. Not Taken Blood Test. "If The Twent Men Who Took The Mental Test He Would Have Appointed All" Said P More Men Are Wanted. Opportunity St As a result of the recent examinations of a Uniform Police Department, nine Colored men w form at once by the St. Louis Board of Police 6 Out of twenty-four men who passed the pe physical examinations only eighteen appeared for Nine of these passed and eight were sworn into afternoon. The ninth man had not taken the The Argus went to press. The eight men sworn in Thursday afternoon JERE DICKSON, 638 Bulwer avenue, MOSES CARTER, 3419 Lawton avenue, ELISHA D. PETTIS, 3311 Pine street, THOMAS J. R. WILSON, 103 N. Jefferson, ARTICE CARTER, 2630 Adams street, JAMES A. TAYLOR, 2838 Pine street, ISAAC BATES, 6209 S. Broadway, PHILIP S. ELRIDGE, 649 Holly avenue. The ninth man who had not taken the blo be sworn in Thursday is: LORED ILL BE IN UNIFORM co Thursday. Another Had "If The Twenty-four Colored Mental Test Had Passed, We All" Said President Miller. Opportunity Still Open. Examinations of applicants for the Colored men will be put in uni- board of Police Commissioners. No passed the personal and phy- on appeared for the mental test. were sworn into service Thursday I not taken the blood test when hursday afternoon were: lower avenue, Bowton avenue, Pine street, 003 N. Jefferson, Adams street, Pine street, Broadway, 0 Holly avenue. It taken the blood test in time to NINE COLORED MEN WILL BE IN POLICE UNIFORM Eight Are Sworn Into Service Thursday. Another Had Not Taken Blood Test. "If The Twenty-four Colored Men Who Took The Mental Test Had Passed, We Would Have Appointed All" Said President Miller. More Men Are Wanted. Opportunity Still Open. As a result of the recent examinations of applicants for the Uniform Police Department, nine Colored men will be put in uniform at once by the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners. Out of twenty-four men who passed the personal and physical examinations only eighteen appeared for the mental test. Nine of these passed and eight were sworn into service Thursday afternoon. The ninth man had not taken the blood test when The Argus went to press. The eight men sworn in Thursday afternoon were: JERE DICKSON, 5338 Bulwer avenue, MOSES CAKTER, 3419 Lawton avenue, ELISHA PETTIS, 3311 Pine street, THOMAS J. R. WILSON, 103 N. Jefferson, ARTICE CARTER, 2630 Adams street, JAMES A. TAYLOR, 2838 Pine street, ISAAC BATES, 6209 S. Broadway, PHILIP S. ELRIDGE, 649 Holly avenue. The ninth man who had not taken the blood test in time to be sworn in Thursday is: THOS. F. SMITH, 2614 Market Place. The above men will be sent to the police school of instruction thirty days, after which they will be assigned to active duty. The course of instruction will be handled by a number of officials of the department, and, in addition, the Circuit Attorney the Prosecuting Attorney and the City Counselor will be asked to address them upon matters which come under the jurisdiction of their individual offices. The newly appointed patrolmen will receive a salary of $115 monthly. They will be placed on three beats, three to a beat, working eight hours each. t to the police school of instructu will be assigned to active duty. will be handled by a number of in addition, the Circuit Attorney the City Counselor will be asked which come under the jurisdiction men will receive a salary of $115 on three beats, three to a beat. The above men will be sent to the police school of instruction thirty days, after which they will be assigned to active duty. Their course of instruction will be handled by a number of officials of the department, and, in addition, the Circuit Attorney the Prosecuting Attorney and the City Counselor will be asked to address them upon matters which come under the jurisdiction of their individual offices. The newly appointed patrolmen will receive a salary of $115 monthly. They will be placed on three beats, three to a beat, working eight hours each. "We Want More." Says Miller When interviewed by The Argus, Victor J. of the board said, "We do not intend to limit the Colored men. If twenty-four had passed the fin have sworn them all in. We want more men to tions. We want to cut down crime and if it is a Colored men to do so, we are ready to put them Mr. Miller expressed his regret that not n were able to pass. Argus, Victor J. Miller, president attend to limit the appointment of and passed the final test we would int more men to take the examina- time and if it is necessary to have ready to put them on the force." regret that not more Colored men When interviewed by The Argus, Victor J. Miller, president of the board said, "We do not intend to limit the appointment of Colored men. If twenty-four had passed the final test we would have sworn them all in. We want more men to take the examinations. We want to cut down crime and if it is necessary to have Colored men to do so, we are ready to put them on the force." Mr. Miller expressed his regret that not more Colored men were able to pass. Six More Take Mental Test Six more Colored applicants took the mental Their papers have not been examined as yet. for applicants remains open. Men from 24 to 34 inclusive may apply. The appointed men will be p while attending the school of instruction. MME. C. J. WALKER AGENTS MODERN OFF HOLD FIFTH CONVENTION IS OPENED I took the mental test Wednesday. amined as yet. The opportunity men from 24 to 34 years of age. in- ded men will be paid their salaries instruction. MODERN OFFICE BUILDING IS OPENED FOR NEGROES Six more Colored applicants took the mental test Wednesday. Their papers have not been examined as yet. The opportunity for applicants remains open. Men from 24 to 34 years of age, inclusive may apply. The appointed men will be paid their salaries while attending the school of instruction. MME. C. J. WALKER AGENTS MODERN OFFICE BUILDING HOLD FIFTH CONVENTION IS OPENED FOR NEGROES Three Story Structure At Olive-And Jefferson Being Modified by Robert S. A modern office building has just recently been opened for business and professional members of the Race at Southeast corner of Jefferson and office. It will be known as the Midway Building. The structure is three stories with six stores on the ground floor and twenty large, light, outside offices on the second and third floors. It has electric lights, steam heat and has been redecorated throughout. Attorney Hume G. Phillips, who now has a suite of rooms on the 2nd floor is manager of the building. Dr. J. A. Flowers has also taken on the role of digital for Attorneys Vaughn & A. Gartner. The Douglas Life Insurance Company has engaged one cathedral door on the outside of the building. It is understood that several others are arranging to move in, and that a modern private telephone exchange is to be installed. Boy Burned To Death In Tailor Shop Associated Negro Press GROESBECK, Tex. Aug. 25.—Whitman Jackson, colored, age 15, was burned to death in a tributary there last Tuesday. He went to sleep on a press-table and rolled over in some gasoline and when he awoke he attempted to light the gas-heater, which ignited his clothes. Several white men were severely burned in pitting out the dames. He made the above statement to Dr. J. J. Williams just before he died. KU KLUX KLAN VOTES TO ADMIT WOMEN The Associated Negro Press ST. LOUIS, Mo. Aug. 27—Anouncement has been made by William Joseph Simmons, imperial wizard of the Knights of the Ku-Kux-Klan, to the effect that at the meeting of imperial knighthood of the organization held last week, it was unanimously voted to admit men into membership in the Ku-Klan, and the constitution of the order, amended to read that the order from this time forward should be composed of "male and female persons" instead of "male only as originally appeared in the constitution of the organization. "I am now at work preparing the details concerning the admission of women into the organization," said Connet Simmons Saturday, "and will give the complete名单 to the gathering of commissioners." More Than Two Hundred Delegates Attend Annual Gathering At Boston, Mass BOSTON, Mass. The Fifth Annual National Convention of Muse C. A. Walker agents met at the A. M. E. Z. Church on the 10th, 11th and 12th of August, holding several sessions during this period. The convention was designed to be the United's successful that has been held, representatives attending numbing over two hundred! Mrs. H. H. A. Vanderbilt, national in structurer, and Mr. Evans, the traveling representative of the company, arrived in the city a few weeks ahead of time set for the convention and the success achieved has been largely due to their activities coupled with those of the local committees headed by June A. J. Toller of 522 Columbus avenue, president of the Boston Walker union. The public program given on Wednesday evening drew a large gathering to the A. M. E. Zion Church and those who attended had the benefit of hearing much of the revered benefactress and her noble work. On Thursday afternoon, the delegates made a sight seeing trip to Nantasket Beach and in the evening attended a revered benefactress and her noble work. The sessions closed with a ground public reception and dance floe. The next annual meeting will be at Baltimore, Md. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW REFUSES TO VISIT THE U. S. ON ACCOUNT MOBS Associated Negro Press NEW YORK Aug. 25—George Bernard Shaw, in reply to a letter to Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the Nation, in which the writer was asked if he intended visiting the United States, said: "I have no intention of going to prison with Debs or taking my wife to Texas, where mobs snatch white women from out of hotel verandas and tar and feather them. If I were dependent upon marrydoms for a reputation, which happily I am not, I could go to Ireland. It is a less dangerous place, but then the voyage is shorter and much cheaper. You are right in your impression that a number of persons are urging me to come to the United States. But why on earth do you call them my friends? While you are cultivating your memory, do you want to marry your PRICE 5 CENTS "BUTTER BEANS" AND NOVEL DOINGS FEATURE B. W. SHOW An unusally good, youthful bill, spiced with entertaining melodies, is being offered the patrons of the Booker Washington theatre this week. Princess Satanik and company open the show with a slight of hand and magic performance. The princess is assisted by a little boy and girl. She cuts, barks, and tears a paper streamer into sections and then makes it appear again, whole and as new. She places the boy in a basket, tightly covering the bottom. The lad restraints when the basket is untied. Her closing is a hypnotic stunt. A little girl, apparently by the Princess' will, is made to balance on a staff in contrary to all the laws of gravity. The entire act is good. The Crossbys, a man and woman, follow with a song and dance jig. Their work is full of pop and wins loud applause. They open with a song and soft shoe dance. The closing in a conversational song, "Nobody Knows, Nobody Knows in a Jury." The female member makes a hit with the "Arkane has blues," and the man has a grotesque bump that is a serpent. The Seminole a cappella of Indians have as their main attraction a duet played on a xylophone and antifurice. A melody of popular choruses wins big applause. A few typical Indian dances and anties are thrown to add merriement. "Butterbeans, Edwards, and Wife, close the show in a storm of hilarity. They open singing and dancing in wild hysteria and from the beginning to the end of the act keep the audience laughing. Every number wins an encore. Mrs. Edwards plays "There'll be a change in me, and after a few inquiries, Butterbeans plays a parody on Harding entitled "Will he, we hope he will?" and another parody on the moonlight. Both numbers go over big. There is a humorous syllable with some daffy queries, then the pair closes with a conversational song. "I'm going to tell you." Next Week's Vauldeville Another good Vauldeville bill has been booked for next week at the Booker Washington. "On the program will be, the first of three concerts by 19th, Burning Man, Bakers and Bakes. The last is musical novelty act. All are high class attractions and the show should be a winner. "Miracles of the Jungle" This Saturday Warner Bros. "wonderful animal production in 15 chapters of adventure and romance," "Miracles of the Jungle," will start at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Post Square Garden, right. Bob Hathaway and Tom Corliss, United States Secret Service men, are sent to Africa to bring back a surprised murderer. For two years, they go through the jungles, fighting wild animals and camouflage. Their chief enemy is "Red Fox," a notorious crook, who has abducted the two daughters of Madison, the fugitive from justice of fates, and succeeded in rescuing the girls from the beasts. With Zeda, their faithful Zain guide, they go through many thrilling adventures, imperiled time after time by the crafty "Red Fox" and its barbarian allies. After many hardships, they finally outwit him, so time to his fate, and out with adventure on the Black Continent. AT THE MOVIES "The Little Fool" and "A Private Scandal" At the Star Jack London's story. The Little Fool will be presented at the Star Theatre this Saturday. The deal with Paula, a fascinating creature of the palatial house, her husband Dick Frostet. The husband of her weakness for moonshine, but pays little attention. Then enters the think prison. From Graham, no old school girl desperately in love and is loved in return. Dick gives his wife the choice of leaving him. A limo driver sprays down the driveway and the industrial streeters himself to despair. The working out of the situation is masterly. On Sunday, Neal Thad will be seen in "Black Sheep." It is a picture based upon the war between the patriarch and the sheep herders and it was no gentleman's war with the sheep herders and it was no gentleman's war with the sheep herders in Worthing and in pictures, and before it could make its way to and through the thick worth of sheep and cattle were displayed. On Thursday, May McAvoy will be presented in "A private Scandal." The caller is called upon to portray a young refugee who finds a home with wealthy American family, and becomes the storm center of a love tale in which the wife insulted by her husband has involved herself. Being cowardly as well as faithless, the wife turns her husband's suspicion to words the financial girl where he at least up to the fact that something funny happens to the fact that something funny happens to the fact that someone friendly for the woman who is framed her socks the girls, his and tragedy threaten as long as he stays. Griffith's "Dream Street" Three Days, M. The Jesfamere Mr. W. Griffiths School production "Dream Street" will be presented at the Jeannette Theatre three days, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. "Dream Street" is a little story of a young girl in London. She makes her living in the music hall as a minor her of a minor dancing team, and according to her old father's instructions rites in live as deftly as possible. As Mr. Griffiths's daughter, he brave and gay, swift and sweet, a bird with a splash of Southern blood in her veins. Perhaps the last part of the description made, things father difficult for her. On the other hand are the two brothers one a perfect specimen playfully who chances to have a golden voice and a mighty list. It is said he compelled the women with his voice and the males with his list and so reigned undisputed king of the district. His brother is an ambitious writer of songs. There is an unusual devotion between them, until they meet the girl—the certain events happen. And that there is a teacher on the street for interested girls like them, and that it is his duty to give a message to the world. After there is a street applause. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM "HOUSE OF TOYS" The story of a Gamble in Matril- mony, featuring SEENA OWEN. also WILLIAM S. HART in A Five Part Western And Snub Pollard Comedy RETINA THEATRE and AIRDOME Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 20th and Market Always Featuring The Latest Screaming Comedies THRILLING ROMANCES SERIALS And Pictorial News A REAL TREAT FOR OUR PATRONS ADULTS 9c War Tax 10c Total 10c CHILDREN 9c War Tax 10c Total 6c and formally friend of his impend- lance and wardrobe. It is particularly diffi- cult, when the Walker children, two adorable little ones, hand on his kids and ask him if he doesn't wish that he was their child. Walter Walter, father of the family, has deserved his little brood. He is in Rawlins and is believed to have robbed a train. Bart Carlson, our hero, ends him in Lady Loom's room. The girl says he is her brother. Carlson assumes the guilt of robbing the train and goes to prison to serve a sixteen year term. He is surrounded channels of prison gossip, he cares that Walter is living in Rawlins with Lady Loom and that he is her lover, not her brother. Escapeing from prison he holds up a train aboard which are Walker and Lady Lou. Then comes one of the most dramatic climaxes ever filmed. In the end, quite to the liking of those who saw the performance last night, Walker is killed by accident and Bart Carson goes to the humble little cottage where he left the woman he really love. Earle Williams in "The Silver Car" At The Casino From the first flash if his the spectator guessing, and juky, about the time he gosses right, the story takes a sudden twist and throws him off the track. The actions is laid in England and Croatia. The former takes place around the ancestral home of the Earl of Rosecurrel. The carl is in the power of Count Michael of Croatia, an Agent of the enemies of the Allies. The count holds the rough draft of a treaty between England and Croatia which the carl has declared is destroyed. To get this treaty is the task of Anthony Treunt, a role assumed by Earle Williams. He goes to Croatia and at the most dramatic action takes place. An avalanche, a thrilling leap from a tree to a moving motor car, a jump from a preface into the ocean are some of the thrills furnished by this interesting story. William Russell in: "Children Of Night" will be featured at the Lincoln theatre banquy. It is a story, not of Wall Street life, but of a Wall Street financier who, through a romantic adventure, finds himself in the inner circle of an organized band of criminals whose operations are international in scope and aimed at the financial gears throughout the world. Exposure of his identity brings with it his condemination to death by the society, as one who knows too much for the gangs safety. The efforts to destroy him, and his demeanance of these efforts—which he is aided by the girl he loves, who is affiliated with the gang-develop several of the fiercest and most thrilling fights in which Russell has been seen. The story, of course, ends with victory for the hero and the union of lovers; but meanwhile some of the most stirring scenes ever screened here are enacted. COMING SOON AT THE COMET The Greatest And Most Beautiful ALL COLORED CAST PHOTOPLAY EVER MADE. Watch For The Dates Miss Dove and Scott are well reigning, as jazz queens at the Manhattan Cafe. These song blazers yelling a following of loyers of jazz and popular music that speaks well for their entertaining talent. During the coming week they will feature "On My Mind," "All By Myself," "Oh, They're Such Nice People," "Darting," and "Bring Back The Jouys." JOHN ARNOLD AT THE CHAUFFEURS' John Arnold, the Ragtime Piano Wizard, now packing a neat nightly at the Chaundups Cafe and Garden, says he regrets that owing to his present position he will be unable to take any part in the Piano Contest at the Rooker Washington Thirtieth, and that the so-called "wise ones" who have slyly husted that he is "afraid, to cut into "fast company" are "all wrong," Mr. Arnold says no one had the right to put out the rumor that he was going to be in the contest. Why should he neglect a good job? What the "Ivory Cruiser" will asked what he thought about if he said, "I will challenge the winner of the gold medal and wager $100,000 personally, that I will win, not the gold medal, but the $100 cash. He says he can be found, "not on the job, but at his residence, 3123 Pine St. agey to meet all "Xop patrons," to arrange a content anywhere after V. P. night. Special To The Argus WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug 31—The Colored Actors' Union held a massive meeting here Sunday August 24th at the Union headquarters. There were numerous of actors present. The motive of the meeting was for an open discussion for the welfare of the Union. Members who offered suggestions for the benefit at large: Sidney Baston, Myrd (Happy Dogface), Bobby Brantley, James A. McSheefer, Dust-Pall Lead, Edgar Martin, Harvey Dunkelt, John Berrler, B. Gibson, John Gryffe, Hitchin Sparrow, Robert Barker, Teifair Washington, Moats Hope. Snake In "Dance Of Death" Miss The Dancer A Story of Struggling Human Souls—of a Voice of God against a Voice of Evil—a trickster of the street—old as sin—Sin that wails through the strings of his violin. Between these two forces struggle our little characters in a Battle of Good and Evil. "THE WONDER PICTURE OF THE YEAR." Also LARRY SEMON COMEDY — NEWS — MUTT & JEFF The House That Presents The Highest Quality In Pictures ORCHESTRA Under The Leadership of ALWAYS COQL IN SUMMER FREE ICE WATER ELIZABETH LEE picked her, "dance of death" here last Thursday before, 300 army students attending the civilian training camp, after a rattle-snake she had bought the day before from a Negro lad batter her two, Physicians say she will live. The woman was giving a dance as part of the chamber of com- mere entertainment for the embryo soldiers, when a suspect came here is talk of pinching the man who sold the woman the shake. COMING — — — ANN LITTLE in "THE BLUE FOX" White Men Drive Ngroes And Mexicans from Job Associated Negro Farm ABELING Texas, Aug. 25. Approximately 100 white men gathered at the site of a church being erected here, but Wednesday and book charge after offering a number of Mexican and Colored workmen away. The white men asked that they have preference in employment. Associated Negro Press. PUBLISH, Aug. 25—Tom Lawson, colored, who escaped from the Lafayette county jail several days ago when he was allowed to go outside to cut weeds around the jail, under guard returned late last Saturday afternoon, calmly walked into the sheriff's office announced his arrival. Despite special orders to incarcerate the heir he had escaped apprehension. Sheriff Watson prominently landed behind the herd placing a half dollar in the hand, presumably a reward. The Negro stated that he 'just could' resist the opportunity to what his wife and family again and that now that THEATRE 1618 MARKET ST. Earle Williams in A Story of an International Crook who Tried to Reform and Be of Service To the World. "The Silver Cup" A Production of Thrills Scenic Beauty and Action. [Newspaper corrections] (WAC). Tex. Aug. 25. The body of Alex Whin, a Negro, who was hanged by a gun at Patuera, last Tuesday, for attacking a 7-year old white girl, was taken from an undertaking establishment at Collidge last night and burned on the Main Street near the shortly after the affair. The Negro was caught by the girls, brother, who was attracted by her cries for help. NEGRO MARKETS THE FIRST BALE COTTON Associated Nergo Press. GREENVILLE MILE, Aug. 25 — The first bale of cotton of the crop of 1921 was received here last Friday. The cotton was produced at Greenville, thirty-four miles south of Greenville on the plains of Lees-H. Sparkman; coloried, and was consigned to the Staple Cotton-Cooperative Association. Hubert Cresty, manager of the association here, classed the cotton as stricter middling with staple of 1-3-16. The cotton has splendid color. CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACQUIRES LOVEJOY PRESS The Associated Negro Press CHICAGO, Aug. 25.—The printing press, of Elijah P. Lowe, editor, abolitionist editor who lost his life in the Alton riots on November day in 1837, has just been acquired by the Chicago Historical Society. The press, upon which Mr. Lowe published his Alton Observer, was dismantled by the riots and threw into the Mississippi river. Several runs are by means of the Mississippi river. THREE NEGROES ARE EXECUTED IN TENN. Associated Negro Press. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25.—For the first time in the history of the state: a triple execution was held at the penitentiary Wednesday morning when three Negroes, Hump Gobston of Memphis and Chesty Graham and Will Allen from Jackson, pled the extreme penalty for crimes committed in Tennessee. Each of the men was condemned to die for the murder of white persons. The Associated Negro Press "CHICAGO. Aug. 25. Congratulations are pouring in for excellent singing of the Community Chorus at the Pier on last Saturday night. The Herald and Examiner says: "It was the greatest song triumph ever held on the Pier." Last Wednesday and Friday afternoons the chorus sang at White Sox Park at the Firemen's benefit. The songs: "Hall Chicago," "Mama," and "Lang, Long Trail" were accompanied by the band. The chorus received prolonged applause. J. Wesley Jones is the director of the choir which numbers 1,000 members. Associated Negro Press OSKALOOSA, Iowa, Aug. 25—Inflated by alleged unpatriotic remarks concerning American dead in France, a mob said to have included a number of ex-service men last Wednesday night seized the Rev. W. L. Wilford, an influential evangelist preacher, at a funeral meeting, fawned the man into an automobile and carried him out in the country to apply for and leapfrog. As the star was being pursued over his head, the man is said to have been captured in more town and was taken prisoner without charge. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Mary Miles Minter in "Jennie Be Good" Also A Two Part Comedy and News "God" Comedy one of the past five and plunged again into a whirlpool of politics, so life for a girl who did no Also SHOWING NOW BOOKING PARAMOUNT PICTURES COMING—SUN. SEPT. 11 THE GUNSAULUS MYSTERY All-Star Colored Cast THEATRE 142 SPECIAL ATTRACTION----THIS Pearl White in "Beyond A Screen Story containing an Interest Devotion, Adventure and Mystery. Presen e Trails" & JEFF—Latest SNUB POP ET ST. Guaranteed Theatre RE 1420-22 MARK ACTION----THIS SATURDAY, AU Beyond The Pr taining an Interesting and Dramatic Story at Mystery. Presented as only the Supr You,Know Its A G In any of his presentations Most Dramatic and Thr SNUB POLLARD COMED Guaranteed The Coolest Theatre In The City Also EILEEN SEDGWICK in 5th Episode of the Daring Serial "THE TERROR TRAIL" And A Two Reel Comedy "INDIGO SUNDAY" With Just the Sort of Action We All Like A Picture Teaming with Thrills Highly Dramatic, and A PRETTY ROMANCE 3039 OLIVE DAY—AUGUST 27 Great Redeemer A STORY OF A SECRET BAY Laws, Human and Divine—a til Plotting and Fierce Battle for Always Feat the Latest Scream MILLING ROMANCES — And Pictorial A REAL TREAT FOR EXCURS Given By Uniform Rank WANT ADS--- TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY SECRET BAND That Defied and Divine—a Stirring Romance Force Battle for Life and Love. Always Featuring— Screaming Com- panies and Pictorial News GREAT FOR OUR PATRONS URSION Given By First Reg on Rank Knights A STORY OF A SECRET BAND That Defied Alike. All Laws, Human and Divine-a Stirring Romance of Evil Plotting and Fierce Battle for Life and Love. 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In the first act the apper verb portrayal of "Mr. Miz" by Mr. W. H. Huffman reminds one of the famous actor, Geo Arliss, in "The Devil." Costumes will be provided by Mist N. A. McMahon. THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 "The Thirteenth Chair" Featuring Creighton Hale ALSO NEWS WEEKLY and 2 Part COMEDY THURSDAY and FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1-2 Out of his grist he came—a past crowned by fame and clouded by prison—and plunged again into life as an unknown press reporter. Plunged into a whirlpool of politics, graft and intrigue and fought the biggest light of his life for a girl who did not know him until—'Its, A Paramount Picture. The Little House With The Big Program At Popular Prices PROGRAM CHANGED DAILY AND That Defied Alike, a Stirring Romance of For Life and Love. turing coming Comedies SERIALS 1 News OUR PATRONS SION On the sion First Regiment Knights of Pyt be made later. Refreshments will be handled by a boys of beautiful girls. Tulipum souvenir firms including the program will be one of the features of this unusual entertainment. Tickets will be placed on sale in the next few days by an energetic group of young The Memor The Memorial Art Co. OFFERS Many Beautiful And Artistic Designs In Statuary For Your Home. Such Noted Characters As Booker T. Washington, Lincoln, Douglas, Dumbar, Bishop Richard Allen. And Theodore Roosevelt. OUR LINES ALSO INCLUDE Colored Doll Lamps, The Brownskin Twins, Attractive Colored Kewpie Dolls AND MANY OTHER BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART TO ENRICH THE HOMES PRICE LIST FOR DIFFERENT BUSTS Washington $3.40 Dumbar $3.40 Lincoln $1.50 Bishop Allen $3.40 Agents Wanted Everywhere To Handle Our Goods WRITE TODAY MEMORIAL ART COMPANY 2654 OLIVE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Stunt To See Human Harry Carey this his latest picture, he tells one of the stories of the Old Frontier over screened. Music By MISS JEWEL JENNINGS ADMISSION ADULTS 5c War Tax 1c Total 10c CHILDREN 5c War Tax 1c Total 5c the Colossal Excursion Queen St. Paul ment ADMISSION Pythias 75c will be women organized in ten teams each. Memorial Art Co. OFFERS and Artistic Designs In Statuary Such Noted Characters A& ALSO "TORCHEY'S BIG LEAGUE" AND A TWO REEL WESTERN DRAMA "A-DANGEROUS MAN" OPEN FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 11 P.M. ALSO—TWO REEL COMEDY "THE GOLFER" and MUTT & JEFF OPEN FROM 6:30 P. M. UNTIL 11 P. M. SUNDAYS, CONTINUOUS 2 P. M. UNTIL 11 P. M. ALSO A TWO REEL BUSTER KEATON COMEDY and MUTT & JEFF under a captain. On account of the cause for which the show is being given together with the strong cast presenting it, the p. lie is advised to purchase seats as soon as tickets are placed on sale. The St. Louis Argus PUBLISHED BY ST. LOUIS ARGUS 241 MARKET ST. Phone. Bo J. R. MITCHELL HERBERT T. MEADOWS PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE LOUIS ARGUS PUBLISHII 241 MARKET ST., ST. LOUIS., MO. Phone, Bemont 1462 J. J. MITCHELL ..... MANAGING EDITOR HERBERT T. MEADOWS ..... CITY EDITOR and ADV. MGR. SURSCRIPTION RATES One Year Fifty Months Three Months Single Copy Advertising Rates FY Entered as second-class matter April 8, 1912 the act of March 3, 1870 MEMBER MISSOURT PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL NEGRO B Foreign Advertising W. B. Ziff Co., 608 South EFFECTS OF PRESIDENT IN THE One only may go South. Harding's attitude in catering to town States. The word has gone effect that the administration at Southern policy with respects to this has been accepted as license ism and all forms of deviltry. The action of the Republican attempt to build up a white man's cepted by most of the people of the country," and they are "going to The "rebels" of the South I might be the present how far the South would be per- policy established by the Wilson colored people. But now they are vowing that the path of the Negro than ever before. And are pleased what your friend, the Republican, It's a bitter pill for us to s when it is quite fresh in our min the past eight years. We must courage and fortitude. If the R Drive the Negroes from its ranks the better off we shall be. President Harding is quite generally believed that he has no of which is the Negroes' rights finds us in almost the same con- South wants the rights taken from result of the civil war. They are cession to carry out that purpose; that President Harding is well the expense of the violation of h Advertising Rates Furnished On Request class matter April 6, 1912 at the Post Office at Sainte MEMBER 688 ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Foreign Advertising Representative Fifth Co., 608 South Dearborn St., Chicago OF PRESIDENT HARDING'S AGE IN THE SOUTH may go South to get a close-up view inside in catering to the Lily-Whiteis, the word has gone out among all cler- ministration at Washington has with respects to the Negro, and is accepted as license for abuse, repre- nts of deviltry. of the Republican party in the Ger- ged up a white man's party in the state of the people of the South to mean they are "going to it." of the South had some misgiv- ed of the present administration, south would be permitted to go in co- nceded by the Wilson regime, with re- But now they are laughing up the path of the Negro in the South. And are saying to us in (burr- and, the Republican party, is doing pill for us to swallow, especially the fresh in our minds how we have years. We must meet the situation virtuity. If the Republican party is comes from its ranks, the sooner we we shall be. Harding is quite solicitous of the S- erved that he has made certain prion the Negroes' rights, as American cus- most the same condition as before, the rights taken from us that were viol war. They are willing to make out that purpose. But the sad, sa- ent Harding is weak enough to gra- the violation of his oath of office. One Year $2.00 Six Months 1.25 Three Months 75 Single Copy .05 Advertising Rates Furnished On Request Entered as second-class matter April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the act of March 8, 1970 MEMBER MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Foreign Advertising Representatives W. B. Ziff Co. 698 South Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. EFFECTS OF PRESIDENT HARDING'S ATTITUDE IN THE SOUTH One only may go South to get a close-up view of President Harding's attitude in catering to the Lily-Whiteism in the Southern States. The word has gone out among all classes to the effect that the administration at Washington has "bowed" to the Southern policy with respects to the Negro, and in most sections, this has been accepted as license for abuse, repression, Ku-Kluxism and all forms of deviltry. The action of the Republican party in the Georgia case, in its attempt to build up a white man's party in the state, has been accepted by most of the people of the South to mean "a white man's country" and they are "going to it." The "rebels" of the South had some misgivings as to what might be expected of the present administration, and as to just how far the South would be permitted to go in carrying out the policy established by the Wilson regime, with reference to the colored people. But how they are laughing up their sleeves, and vowing that the path of the Negro in the South will be harder than ever before. And are saying to us in (burlesque) "this is what your friend, the Republican party, is doing for you. It's a bitter pill for us to swallow, especially at this time, when it is quite fresh in our minds how we have suffered during the past eight years. We must meet the situation however, with courage and fortitude. If the Republican party is determined to drive the Negroes from its ranks, the sooner we learn that fact, the better off we shall be. President Harding is quite solicitous of the South, and it is generally believed that he has made certain promises; the price of which is the Negroes' rights, as American citizens. Today finds us in almost the same condition as before the war. The South wants the rights taken from us that were given us as a result of the civil war. They are willing to make most any concession to carry out that purpose. But the sad, sad part about it is that President Harding is weak enough to grant that wish at the expense of the violation of his oath of office. COME LET US GET TOGETHER During a meeting of the news much discussion was indulged in the Republican party toward the. Among the suggestions offered of National character where all may come together and outline a group to follow. We think this a capital idea. "just where we go from here." Our future destiny is in our now is a wise fearless and conscientious. We are surely wise enough to can surely understand what it means to be playing in the hands of we will get together both our brethren the South and get our heads together Race We suggest that such a me Chicago on Thanksgiving Day crowding our footsteps. Such meeting should be call New York or Missouri. Not by men who have the interest of the sonal advancement. We would like to hear from ject, also any other citizens who ment The true is ripe. Let us act What another editor says: meeting of the newspaper men at Attica was indulged in with regard to a party toward the Negro. We suggestions offered was that a man character where all the political leaders and outline a definite policy in this a capital idea. It is high time to go from here." destination is in our own hands. The fearless and conscientious leadership very wise enough to see the signs of understand what it means for the Nation in the hands of the South. If neither both our brethren of the North nor our heads together for the comm at that such a meeting be called a thanksgiving Day of this year; for coolest should be called by a man citizen Missouri. Not by job hunters, but by the interest of the Race at heart and like to hear from our brother editor other citizens who may be interested in ripe. Let us act. other editor says: During a meeting of the newspaper men at Atlanta last week, much discussion was indulged in with regard to the attitude of the Republican party toward the Negro. Among the suggestions offered was that a meeting be called of National character where all the political leaders of the Race may come together and outline a definite policy for the Race as a group to follow. We think this a capital idea. It is high time for us to know "just where we go from here." Just where we go from here. The thing we need now is a wise fearless and conscientious leadership. We are surely wise enough to see the signs of the times. We can surely understand what it means for the National administration to be playing in the hands of the South. If we will be wise we will get together both our brethren of the North, and those of the South and get our heads together for the common cause of the Race. We suggest that such a meeting be called at Cincinnati or Chicago on Thanksgiving Day of this year; for the enemy is crowding our footsteps. Such meeting should be called by a man either from Ohio, New York or Missouri. Not by job hunters, but by public-spirited men who have the interest of the Race at heart above their personal advancement. We would like to hear from our brother editors on this subject, also any other citizens who may be interested in such a move- HELPEUL JOURNALISM The vigilant editor, of The St chastise the State Attorney Geni lynchings to occur and then not whom, the presidents were taken, duty The Attorney General for reply and of course expressed his incidents and made reassuring pro- The Missouri State Register of the state, wrote that it heart that furthermore, it found that was grow or more and more inti- and judicial stand it was taking. The Argus as a whole has gue we have watched it with admiria are lately from the far South a draws them around it. It rendere any real newspaper. New York papers might we a halt on so much personal quid not editor, of The St. Louis Argus state Attorney General of Missouri to tour and then not bring the officers' sons were taken, to task for not attorney General felt the responsible course expressed his regrats for the fury reassuring promises for the fury State Register, one of the lead attorneys that it heartily indorsed The urge, it found that the editorial page more and more interesting because and it was taking on public questions as a whole has grown rapidly in re-titled it with admiration. Numbers on the far South and the fight it round it. It renders public service-paper. papers might well profit by that much personal quudslinging. —New York The vigilant editor of The St. Louis Argus felt moved to chastise the State Attorney General of Missouri for allowing two lynchings to occur and then not being the officers of the law, from whom the prisoners were taken, to task for not performing their duty. The Attorney General felt the responsibility enough to reply and of course expressed his regrets for the loathsome incidents and made reassuring promises for the future. The Missouri State Register, one of the leading white dailies of the state, wrote that it heartily indorsed The Argus' course; that furthermore, it found that the editorial page of The Argus was growing more and more interesting because of the emphatic and judicial stand it was taking on public questions. The Argus as a whole has grown rapidly in recent years, and we have watched it with admiration. Numbers of its supporters are lately from the far South and the fight it makes for them draws them around it. It repersents public service—the mission of any real newspaper. New York papers might well profit by that example and call a halt on so much personal mudsliding—New York Daily Star. HOOKER DECIDES TO REMAIN IN TULSA AND ASSIST THE SUFFERERS HOOKER DECIDES TO REMAIN IN TULSA AND ASSIST THE SUFFERERS By Geo. W. Buckner We are preparing hospital and are going to rebuild if they go in ashes the next day, state's D. Hooker, Chr. Tuba Relief, Committee, Tuba Oklah, in a letter to the writer today. So determined am I that Negroes in regard their former status and so less esteem in the need for leadership now that Hooker has been forced to give to the importances of his fellow suffers and remain in Tuba for the present therapy - abandoning - his erstwhile plans to locate here. Howell receptively his clothing and the Greenwood Section next month. Hooker also reports that sentiment is strong throughout in favor of the wegwardness the country as the horrible massacre of "other side" of the horrible massacre of "other side" of when one and a half million dollars worth of property in the colored section was wiped out. Last week he had lure the facts regarding the riot and the subsequent treatment of the sufferers before high officials in Washington with five O WEEKLY THE PUBLISHING CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. mont 1462 MANAGING EDITOR CITY EDITOR and ADV. MGR. GET A CLOSE-UP VIEW OF PRESIDENT of the Lily-Whiteism in the South- outh among all classes to the ef- Washington has "bowed" to the the Negro, and in most sections, for abuse, repression, Ku-klux- party in the Georgia case, in its party in the state, has been ac- e South to mean "a white man's it." And some misgivings as to what it administration, and as to just mitten to go in carrying out the regime, with reference to the laughing up their sleeves, and Negro in the South will be harder to us in (broulesque) "this is a party, is doing for you, wallow, especially at this time, and how we have suffered during meet the situation however, with republican party is determined to the sooner we learn that fact, solicitous of the South, and it is made certain promises; the price as American citizens. Today addition as before the war. The nomus that were given us as a willing to make most any con- But the sad, sad part about it talk enough to grant that wish at is oath of office. spaper men at Atlanta last week, with regard to the attitude of Negro. Need was that a meeting be called the political leaders of the Race a definite policy for the Race as It is high time for us to know own hands. The thing we need secretious leadership. To see the signs of the times. We ans for the National administra- of the South. If we will be wise thren of the North and those of other for the common cause of the meeting be called at Cincinnati or of this year; for the enemy is led by a man either from Ohio, sub hunters, but by public-spirited Race at heart above their per- our brother editors on this sub- may be interested in such a move- St. Louis Argus felt, moved to regard of Missouri for allowing two bringing the officers of the law, from to task for not performing their bilt the responsibility enough to his regrets for the leathsome in- pises for the future. one of the leading white dailies indoless The Argus course; the editorial page of The Argus resting because of the emphatic on public questions.; grown rapidly in recent years, and tion. Numbers of its supporters and the fight it makes for them its public service—the mission of profit by that example and call slinging.—New York Daily Star. The greatest satisfaction comes to the sympathizers of the Tulsa victims with the knowledge that a new brick buildings for business purposes are now going up in the Greenwood Section. In addition, a hospital is being built where proper treatment can be given the terms and incentives. This will leave the one remaining school taken over for hospital use by the Relx Cross free to its own purposes. Well organized plans in various parts of the country to help Tulsa are bringing results and representatives of the Tulsa Relief Committee are combining every city for funds to meet the expenses incident to carrying on the legal fight for reimbursement of their losses by insurance companies by the city of Tulsa, and the county. Thus the efforts of the Chicago, Defender, the Chicago Tribune has just sent its check for $101200 toward helping to reestablish the colored people and attorneys are now busy working to secure an inunction against the city to restrain it from further interfering with building operations. Hooker highly praised the Nation's at Urban League and the Urban League for their work in helping to adjust conditions there following the riot. MASONIC GRAND LODGE TAKES DECIDED STAND ON MORAL MATTERS Eastern Star Difficulty Settled—Path Of Rectitude Outlined For New Members—Relief and Burial Departments Consolidate. Fraternal differences that had been existing for one year between the Masonic Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Grand Chapter of Eastern Shur, an adoptive woman's auxiliary, reached a settlement and was amicably adjusted at a session of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., held at Marshall, Mo., August 12. The misunderstanding between those bodies had not only caused unrest and a grave crisis, but the outcome of the trouble was watched with anxiety by many who were not members of either of the organizations. Cause of the Misunderstanding The differences between the two bodies had grown out of a different conception of Masonic practice. Therefore its settlement meant much to the men and women of the Masonic family of Missouri. The establishment of one new law, and the interpretation of the old law, was the adjustment between the men and women. Under the provisions of the settlement, a tall meeting will be held of the Grand Chapter at Mexico, Mo. October 7-8 and at that time its constitution will be so amended as to conform with the provisions agreed upon. Through its representatives, Mrs. Lottie Ganble, grand matron, and Mrs. M. A. Hedgegain, grand secretary, and W. A. Jacobs, its grand patron, the Grand Chapter sent a committee to the Masonic Grand Lodge to state its case, and had conferences for two days with a similar committee of the Grand Lodge, consisting of C. Brassfield, B. G. Graves, J. T. Ferelli, T. G. McCampbell, G. C. Cocks, Wm. Lamb and N. G. Grove of legislation of the Grand Lodge gave the generous satisfaction that this did, nor was, met with more signs of approval. Grand Master Defines The Law The session of the recent Grand Lodge of Masons will long be remembered as the one with the most decisions on points of law that were time- ly and might serve as precedents. The Grand Master, Crittenden E. Clark, is by profession a lawyer, and he is brought to bear on the business before the Grand Lodge, all the training he has been accustomed to use in private life. The Grand jurisdiction has gained nearly two thousand members in the past year, which is a wonderful, record for new membership, and - the Grand Lodge was mindful of the need of the newly initiated for the guidance of the newly initiated upon a close adherence to the wording of the order. It was especially mindful of the need of minking clear the uncompromising stand of Masonry in moral matters. Relief and Burial Departments An outstanding feature of the Masonite Grand Lodge, was that after a two years of successful operation under Grand Master Clark's supervision it is said to be a healthy balance of $600,000 in the Grand Lodge's treasury. The Relief department of which W. G. Mosely is secretary, will also handle the affairs of the Burial, which hefortore was a separate department. BOSTON, Miss. Aug. 2. National Headquarters of the Equal Rights League has issued the following appeal to the Colored American Citizens of the United States: As a prelude to 10th Annual Meeting of the National Equal Rights League, the only racial national league for rights at home, to be held Sept. 10-14 in English Philosopher Talmacite, Chicago, the league appeals to the Colored Americans of every community to set aside Labor Day, the National Labor Rights Day of organized Labor, as a Colored Rights Legislation Day, holding mass meetings to demand that Congress press the present bills in Congress against labelling disfranchisement and Jim Crow cars. Also let every church make the preceding day a solemn Federal Legislation Sunday with a fervent prayer service for the enactment of federal legislation for our rights. At these Sept. 11 meetings, held by improved Equal Rights Committees or Layoffs, let there be elected delegates to this National Convention at Chicago when the race itself will plan a competition within the race reaching all over the land to put the bluest pressure on Congress to pass the Tiger皮皮. At the Sept. 11 meetings, select the pastor and one layman as delegates on Sept. 1 and a great assembly meet in Chicago, Sept. 10. M. A. N. SHAW, President WM. MONROE, TROTTER, Sec. NEGRO TO BE CONSULTANT IN STATISTICAL STUDIES NEGRO TO BE CONSULTANT IN STATISTICAL STUDIES Associated Negro Press. TUKEGEE Institute, Ala., Aug. 25. Mr. Moorce N. W., worker of the department of Records and Research of the, Taukeegue Institute, and editor of the Negro Year Book, has been named one of the Consultants in Statistical Studies by the Directors of the National Tuberculosis Association. Among the others who are serving in the department are the Ayers of the Cleveland Trust Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Frederick S. Crum, assistant statistician of the Prudential Life Insurance Company, Newark, N.J. Dr. William H. Davis, chief statistician for vital statistics, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. and Dr Louis I. Dublin, statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York City. Of the eleven persons composing the consulting board, Mr. Work is the only representative of the Negro Race. Men not 'leaders, MEN!' We wonder what some persons would do for a living if there was no "Have Problem." We wonder. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, AUG. 26, 1921 SPECIAL RATE FOR BAPTISTS TO CHI. $12 ROUND TRIP Train Will Leave Over The Wabash Saturday Sept. 3 At 9:17 P. M. Tickets Good For Twelve Days Stay. The great Baptist Host will "Follow the Flag" to Chicago over the Wabash Railway Saturday, September 3. The special train will be in two sections. The first will leave on the 3rd at 9:17 p. m., with the main body of church people and their friends. The second section will leave Tuesday, Sept. 6. Both trains will be conducted, in person, by members of the committee, thus guaranteeing the comfort of everyone. A complete Buffet outfit will supply lunches and cold drinks and other necessities. Those who leave on the first session will get to spend labor day in Chicago, Illinois, before the opening off the great National Baptist Convention Wednesday the 14th. A special Committee from Dr. L. K. Williams' church will meet this "train with provision made for assignment." The round trip fare on Traffic No. 1 will be $12.00 with a time limit of 12 days. Persons who wait for the second train except dagenom, holding permits, will have to pay convention rates. Tickets for Train 1. 4, which leaves Saturday night, Sept. 3, will be on sale at the First Baptist Church, Cardinal and Bell Avenues: Friday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 10 p. m.; and Saturday the 3rd from 10: 8 p. m. DR. H. HOWELL, HARRIS, Chr. Publicity Committee DR. P. W. DENAVANT DR. I. GARLAND PENN.ON ECUMENICAL PROGRAM The Associated Negro Press CINCINNATI, O. Aug. 25—Dr. J. Gairland Penn, corresponding secretary of the Board of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has been chosen a delegate to the Methodist Episcopal Conference which meets in London, England. Sep. 15-20, 1998. The conference will notified of his selection as one of the speakers upon the program for Monday (morning) September 12th in Westminster Hall. Dr. Pem was present and delivered one of the principal addresses at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in Detroit in June, his subject being 'Lunching and Peonage-National Day.' He is to speak upon the occasion before the Methodist Praachers meeting, (white) Cockburn, Ohio, at the Methodist Break Convent. He has also been recently appointed in membership on the National Inter-Racial Commission of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ of America. The Board of Education for Negroes of which he is one of the corresponding secretaries is in the great day of presserty, bombing program running in millions of dollars, one of the present day activities. Recently, Dr. Pem was presented with a gold watch and chain of great value by the Presidents of the institutions operating under the Board in appreciation of his services. Central And North. Texas Crop In Good, Condition CHICAGO, Hi. Aug. 25. *Nowwithstanding many drawbacks, the crop of Central and North Texas appears to be in fairly satisfactory condition. The extremely hot winds, in Texas, judging from reports, did not check boll weevil activity to the extent that might have been expected. Boll worms are also complained of. Wet weather in Georgia was favorable for weevil activity, but the drought has been doing with, although deterioration due to moisture to boll weevil has been severe in some localities, while drought caused further damage to others. Fruiting, has been far too good and most sections report a fairly good bottom crop already assured, but many state that this is about all the crop that will be made. Cultivation was exerted in the spring, and in the progress of the crop thus far. The future of the crop is probably more dependent upon the boll weevil than of any one thing. Dry weather to the point of damage from drought it seems, is regarded as the most favorable condition for the crop from this time forward. This would hasten maturity and probably also check weevil. Fields as a rule, are clean, labor is pleasant and the plant health looking. The above report is based upon replies received from correspondents of the Associated Negative News, covering TZ counties and including principal publications. MAINTAINS ITS LEAD-IN THE POPULAR FAVOR AYOR SEVEN SUCCESS. FUL WINTERS' Service in SC. Louis Houset! His sales having doubled each of the last seven years, aggregate $120,000 in MONTHLY installations, including: every class of structure heat. That is not itation it is the cheapest of Modern Furnaces, but because it is the best. It is recognized in the trade as the best of the Modern Furnaces and 80 per cent of those now having any demand are of the same type and design. No other type can be sold extensively in any market. We employ no Salesmen. Our 2000 users in St. Louis are voluntary references, and all progressive Furnacemen install the ZEROKING. The Oakland Foundries, which manufacture it are the largest in the United States devoted exclusively to this one specialty, and the sales of the ZEROKING now extend to every heating market in the Union. EVERYTHING WENT ALONG SMOOTHLY AT BUS. LEAGUE ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 25—(Special Correspondent of the A. N. P.) There wasn't any fight. In fact there were no outward signs of anything to fight about. Anyhow, the convention was a huge and harmonious success. President Moton was reelected by acclamation, and Secretary Scott was returned with equal unanimity of approval. The general opticians reign amongst the participants in its deliberations that this was one of the most successful conventions in the history of the National Business League. It is true that there was a slight ripple of alarm when the redoubtable Ben Dava launched into a vitrifiable attack on everything in general and not only in the decorative. But when he reallounged the floor normality, was soon reached and the convention went on its harmonious way as though nothing had happened to roughen the waters. The financial management came in for a small meal and then elicited in the processing was cleared up with dispatch and green feeling. Robert S. Moton was the big, outstanding figure in the convention. Whatever there has been of misgivings as to the quality of this man's leadership, it has given way to an unqualified admiration of the man and n. very general opinion that he is fast becoming one of the real leaders in the history of the race in this country. His opening address is regarded a masterpiece of tact, wisdom and splendid oratory. J. C. Ross, the president of the local league, made a good impression on the convention. Among the other members of the league, much attention were; Charles B. Rancho; Rayon, Miss.; P. Edward Perry of Savannah, Ga.; Charles A. Shaw, Attaunia, Ga.; Bert Roddy of Mounts, Tehn; H. Hace, the photograph manufacturer of New York City; Mrs. Mary B. Tulbert of Buffalo, New York and J. Eindy Wilson, the president of the National Negro Press Association. GOVERNOR HYDE'S CONVICT CHAUFFEUR JEFFERSON (CTY Ma., Aug. 24, Governor Hyde has been the target of much unwarranted criticism because he permits Charles, Fromme a convict to drive his car. Under the Democratic Prison Board, Fromme was made a "trutty" in other words his conduct and reformation during his six years imprisonment was such that the officials acting under well established rules of pedology, considered him worthy of trust and permitted him to work as a chauffeur outside the walls. The Governor needed a chauffeur and Fromme having accommodated Warden Gilvin to the Sedalia Fair last year, was recommended as a reliable man. W. R Painter, former president of the Prison Board, employed a convict as chauffeur, so did Methung, Gilvin and Stewart; in fact the employment of convicts outside the walls is nothing new. The only new thing about this proceeding is a Republican Governor, and of course from a bourbon viewpoint everything he does is subject to adverse criticism. The rehabilitation of a man who has made a serious mistake is commendable. And whether it be Democrats or Republicans who offer him such an opportunity is beside the question. It is a makeworthy effort and will withstand it he vicious attacks of a partisan press. ARMOUR OPTIMISTIC ON BUSINESS GETTING BACK TO "NORMALCY" Associated Negro Press. CHICAGO, I. H., Aug. 25: Optimism and belief that the business world would soon be back to "primitive" were expressed by J. Oden Armour, during his report as chairman of the Finance committee of the Institute of American Medical Packers. The report and his accompanying address had been looked forward to by the packing industry as an indication of what could be expected during the coming year. "The finance committee is ample those who are optimistic." Mr. Armour be, "will improve investments in the last month, and prove that the tide of business has turned Nevertheless, conservation and caution should be by the watchwords during the coming year. "We are on the same road today as we were a year ago, but with this difference: The end of the road seems to be in sight. At any rate, there are evidences that the worst of it has been traveled and that the going still be less difficult from this point on, especially if the lessons which have been learned in the past year are to forgive Wages must be made to present day standards. War time living costs compelled great wage advances, but the movement back to normal shown by rising costs in the last year has not been reflected to any great Better BUY a ZERO KILL than WISH you had Patronize The Cut Rate TIRE REPAIR SHOP WE VULCANIZZE CASINGS AND TUBES 4306 COOK AVENUE. — In Rear Do You Suffer The Misery of Aching Bones? Then You Should. Take This Wonderful Blood Remedy Prescription C-2223 This Prescription was once the treatment used by a prominent doctor. Many discouraged men and women were made happy, some were helped and helped, because they never expected to get well. If you are suffering with aching bones, mutations occur, ulceration occurs or any conditions caused by bad blood. 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PHONES: Olive 2040; Central 2982 extent in packing house wages. While all other major industries have been getting their wage rates readjusted, to peace time living costs, the packing house wages live up to almost a stationary more than twice their pre-war height. The fact that periodical balances are again appearing in black ink ought not to be taken to mean that the red ink which has been in constant use for two years can now be thrown away. Just as the packing industry was the first to suffer from post-war rejudgment, so it is hoped that it will lead the process. Into prosperity. The great packers did not fight liquidation. Many other basic industries did and some have succeeded in starting it off even at this time. They cannot continue to do so, however, and eventually they will have to go the next the same process this industry has gone through. The result will be that when many industries are in the throes of rejudgment the packing industry will again be out in the clear with a reasonable balance for doing business on a profitable basis. SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF LIFE INSURANCE Associated Negro Press. Associated Nergham Press. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 25.—The first regular school for the scientific study of Life insurance has just closed a two-week session at Birmingham, Miss. Mr. formerly dean of Howard University, Washington, D.C. assisted by insurance experts, directed the courses; Fourteen college men, representing Harvard, Bates College, Oberlin, Fisk, Morgan, Morehouse, Howard, Gammon Seminary and other colleges registered and completed the courses. They were all employed by Lincoln Reserve Life Insurance Company, an Inter-Racial Corporation under whose auspices the school was promoted. The minimum salary paid each man is one hundred dollars per month and commissions. The next sessions of the school will be held September 5. Dr. Moore through his activities in several states, is making openings for college men looking to business careers. He has established headquarters at 220-221 Pythian Temple, Birmingham, Ala., where he is projecting a large business and welfare program. Attempt To Discredit The American Negro Soldiers The Associated Negro Press PARIS, France, Aug. 29. — A report seeking to discuss obber *o'boleloy* seeking to discredit American Negro soldiers; that has been given some publicity in this city, has been run to earth and found to be an unadulterated fake. The fake story relates that four American Negroes, reputed to be members of the American forces on the Rhine, beat and robbed a chauffeat at Melz last Tuesday night. Later Major General Henry T. Allen issued a denial that any Negro troops are with his force. FRANK C. COX TO OPEN NEW DRUG STORE SEPT. 1 Frank C. Cox, pharmacist of 4214 W. Cook, announces that he will open a new drug store at 3201 Lucas avenue September 1. The location is in the new A. U. K. and D. A. building, corner Cotton and Lucas avenue, Mr. Cox is a well known young Saint Louis business man and he been an efficient employee of H. H. Mosby's drug store after Wash. and Wash. for almost 40 years. The new store will be known as Cox's Pharmacy and will be fitted out completely with every thing new and fresh from the modern fixtures in the smallest sundry carried in the business. The location is Ideal for a Race enterprise, being the center of a large group of residents. COMING — ANN LITTLE in "THE BLUE FOX" How Often Have You Asked, Will My Hair Ever Grow? THE ANSWER IS YES IF YOU USE GIBSON'S DOUBLE STRENGTH GROWING OIL Grows Hair When Everything Fails GIBSON'S Double Strength Growing Oil $1.00 per Box. $8 per Dozen. Growing Oil: Box 50e, Doz. $4 Temple Oil: Box 50e, Doz. $4 Pressing Oil: 50e, Straight Add 25c per dozen for Packing and War Tax AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Farm $5 Tp $20 Per Day Write For Particulars To Mrs. Sarah Gibson 4101 Finney Aye. ST. LOUIS, MO. The Cut Rate PAIR SHOP ASINGS AND TUBES UE. —In Rear Do You Want The Negro Trade? See Thaf Your Advertisement Appears In This Paper Extracts From The Annual Address Of Dr. Robert R. Moton, President, At Its Annual Meeting Held In Atlanta, Georgia PART TWO CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Negroes leaving the rural district of the South, it was, thought, that the number of Negro farmers to the South had decreased. It is found, however, that there are now some 30,000 more Negro farmers than there were in the past. This is not important that in all states there was an increase, but that when the South as a whole is inked in to account, we have a decided increase. For example, Georgia has 7000, more Negro farmers than ten years ago. North Carolina had some ten thousand more, and South Carolina some twelve thousand. Increase in Property Ownership Continues The past two years have been marked by a continued increased in property ownership by our race. In almost every section of the country the colored race has been investing in property. It is conservatively estimated that $25,000,000 were spent during the past year in the purchase of homes alone, sometimes sold and sometimes sold frankly to salem that there are some shiftless Negroes, but as a contradiction to the general charge, however it is found that we now own one, fourth of all the homes we occupy in this country; that is starting fifty years ago with comparatively few homes owned, we have through our thrift and in the face of many difficulties from within as well as from outside, our ownership of over $900,000 homes, more than one-fifth of our people living in homes owned either by themselves or some other member of the race. Take the State of Georgia. It is found that right here in this state that Negroes during the past year increased their land holdings by 78,000 acres. That is, in 1910, the Negroes of Georgia owned 1,750,100 acres of land one year later than 1,848,120 acres of land valuaged at $200,500,540. The acquisition of city property is about as rapid as that of farm land. The increase in the value of city property owned by Negroes of Georgia in the past year was from $15,208,000 to $18,400,000 or $3,474,000. The Negroes of Georgia now own $848,625,000 worth of property which is in value $15,770,000 more than the amount $14,588,000. While the value of the Negroes of Georgia is true to a large extent of all the Northern States as well as many of the Northern and Western States. Encouraging Feature of Negro Bank Development The progress which the Negroes are making in business is of special interest to us who have gathered here for the annual meeting of the Business League. Some of the special features of this are, first, the large increase in the number of business enterprises operated by Negroes. When the Business League was established twenty-one years ago, we were operating about 20,000 business enterprises, many of which, had, the truth been known, were going at a "poor dying raid." Today Negroes are conducting more than 50,000 business enterprises. Twenty-one years ago, there were only two banks, both of which have long since failed and that their all probability was that of banking experienced more than to any other bank. Today we are operating successfully 80 banks, nine of which have been established within the last eighteen months. In this connection it is a significant fact that when the declaration of independence was signed there were in the new nation no deposit banks of any kind, and that when George Washington was president of the United States there were only three banks in the entire nation. way and deserve great credit not only for the good they do for their individual accomplishment, but as well for the environment they give to the entire race. Another sign of business progress, is the purchase of entire business blocks on good streets in our cities. I find that in almost every city now where there are only considerable number of Colored people, they have either erected substantial and commodious buildings, to house their business enterprises, or plans are being perfected to erect such buildings. "We have a striking example here in Atlanta in the block on Auburn avenue and the residential blocks" in West End, Twain street and other sections of the city. I understand that the Standard Loan and Realty Company of which I represent the House of President has erected more than twenty beautiful homes at a total cost of approximately $15,000. The United Investment Company a similar company has, recently purchased a $70,000 building in the business district of this city and is reported to be making rapid progress, under the directing force of Messrs. J. B. Long and Mr. W. L. Bell. Still another encouraging but less concrete factor of business progress is the desire on the part of business now, which I think has become a determination on the part of our business men and organizations to bring together in a sound business way sums of money sufficiently large to finance our own enterprises in such a way as to be profitable to themselves as well as to the corporation handling the finances. There have been many schemes suggested. In my address at Atlantic City in 1919, I tried to put before the League the importance of such an effort. We will not minimize or diminish one whit the importance and value of the inspirations which have come from the conducting of this organization; but I do wish again to emphasize the importance of something concrete which. If not organized and controlled by the League, should at least have the metal support and backing of the organization. I will not allow these various suggestions at a meeting in Philadelphia in the month of June. I wish at this time to ask the League to take up its own way through the Executive Committee, the suggestions which this group offers, and I wish at this point and in this public way to think the gentlemen who took the time and trouble to attend this meeting, and for the fine service they rendered in at least clearing the atmosphere touching certain propositions which had been hitherto more or less nebulous. Three Bureaus Recommended Three Bureau recommendations It is proposed to establish three Bureaus in connection with the National Negro Business League: First, a Bureau of Business Promotion; second, a Bureau of Business Promotion; third, a Bureau on Health. The Bureau on Business Promotion will have as its purpose the organization of a corporation for the promotion of business enterprise among Negroes, assisting local capital either in launching new enterprises or extending and developing existing enterprises that have proven successful. There is large room within the race for the establishment of certain definite lines of business for which there exists a constant and growing need, such as the repairing of houses, the cleaning, pressing and lining of worms, the operation of other food handling businesses, with adequate financial backing. It would be possible to establish a chain of such enterprises, in different lines in various cities throughout the country, wherever local capital could be found and local enterprise capable of conducting the business. Business men in Atlanta have already demonstrated the feasibility of this kind of work through the laundries which they have established in several Southern cities. Such a corporation would attract a great deal of idle capital within the race that is looking for some such avenue of investment. One banking firm with $10,000,000 worth of such idle funds in the hands of the Negro race in our country that might be put to productive use with advantage in the individual as well as to the race. The method of operation necessary for such an enterprise has been worked out in some detail and will be presented to the Executive Committee for its consideration. The bureau on Public Education and Cooperation is designed to acquaint our people with the business opportunities already existing which they might use for their own benefit and to direct them in the proper steps to be taken in using them. In this connection, I am reminded of an incident that happened at a University as at Tuplesse Institute, a New York state wrote to Tinkergete for help saving that he had farm land valued at $4,000 but encountered with mortgage of $1,200, which was about to be foreclosed because of his inability to meet the obligation. At once, we proceeded to put this man in touch with a Farm Loan Association which readily accepted him as a member of an advanced necessary funds to meet his obligatory clearing off his indebtedness. Here we have a case simply for want of knowledge of available commercial resources, a hardworking and thrifty Negro farmer was about to lose the results of a long period of self-incarceration and hard work. There are many such runs throughout our country where a better knowledge of commercial institutions and their methods of operation may be propped forth that has already been pinned but could then be made The St. Louis Argus AMERICAN WOODMEN ANNUAL CONVENTION AT DENVER, COLORADO The Associated Negro Press DENVER: Colo. Aug. 25.—The American Woodmen Convention has just closed one of the most successful meetings in the history of the organization. Denver was crowded with its delegates and many friends and the local Woodmen and citizens put forth big efforts to make it pleasant for their fellow officers elected for the ensuing four years. Supreme Commander G. M. White, Denver, Colo.; Vice supreme commander, H. L. Tilips, Washington, D. C.; Supreme clerk, L. H. Lightner, Denver; Colo.; Supreme banker, G. W. Norman, Austin, Tex.; Supreme physician, P. W. D. Alner, Austin, Tex.; Supreme auditor, J. E. Ornitz, Cleveland, Ohio; Supreme counsel, James T. Hish, Louis Mo.; Supreme attorney, T. W. Washington, D. C.; Supreme watchman, George P. Craig, Cleveland, O. Supreme Prelate, Rev. G. Horne Jenkins, Wheeling, W. Va. The annual reports showed assets over the two million dollar mark. service of the Nationint Xegro Business League to promote these activities of education and cooperation. The third department would be the Bureau of Health. Such a Bureau virtually exists already through the activities of the League in the promotion of the National Negro Health Week. While much has already been done in this direction a thorough organization of this kind of work with continuous activity throughout the year would greatly extend the year's reach. The most practical measures for performing this phase of League activity upon which Dr. Washington himself bid so much stress. I cannot at this point take the time to elaborate upon the organization and methods of these several Bureaux. I wish simply to urge them upon you as direct and practical activities for the League of a sort which its membership is expanding from the League with a demand that it grows stronger and stronger with each meeting. As I have said before, I present these suggestions of the Executive Committee with the hope that their final adoption will prove the way for putting them into immediate and practical effect. A Word Of Warning "The race is in to be congratulated, therefore on the excellent business progress, which it has made and is rapidly making, but may I say this word of warning? In the rapid progress that we are making, let me urge that we more cautiously, that we more wisely; that, while we must have business courage, that we must have business sense, that while we all recognize, the fact that "business is business," please let us keep in mind that business may become poor business, and that it may become bad business. Do not let us in our business be our business's sake devise the fact. Let us as honest business men, set our faces like dint against all sentimental, wildcat schemes, so-called business ventures built up largely an outfit, whether of race, color, creed or class. No lasting business enterprise can be built on such a foundation, whether it be class against class or race against race. Then let us make up our minds, also, that whether we succeed or not, that we are going to deal honestly with the public; that we will neither ignore our stock nor our business considerations and clean up our business dealings whether with white or black or rich or poor. Our race in the past has suffered too much through watered conscience and watered stock not only at the hands of white business men but too often at the hands of Colored men also. Cooperation in Race Relations I want to urge the importance of racial as well as interracial cooperation. Branks and insurance companies, dry goods stores, grocery stores, drug stores and similar enterprises as well as farms, are absolutely essential to the progress of our people. It is essential that we as a race bear responsibility and value of mutual cooperation. It is important also that we as a race keep in mind that as for as possible we help the white race keep in mind the fact that the two races will probably live together here in the South and in this country for all time. It is very important for the progress of both that they live amicably together, that we are all living in a country with remarkable opportunities and admirable moral and moral developments; that we are in a country where in nature "every prospect places, and only some men are vile." It would be a very good thing for us as a people if our various organizations, religious, educational, professional, benevolent and otherwise could combine on certain fundamental needs of our people. The constitution guarantees to every man life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Negro in every part of America must be made secure, in his life and, in his property. It must be impressed on the people of this nation that the problems of race cannot be solved by the use of black or white whether organized or not; that it is not fair or not to forcibly all of the Negroes in a community because of the alleged mis conduct of one; that all alleged criminals should be tried by the constituted tribunals; that a race that has always stood loyalty to the people of the community in which they live as well as by the state and nation as a whole in every emergency, should be treated justly and should be accorded the rights and privileges of citizenship on the basis of merit with regard to color or race; that democratic America, which we all love and honor, and for which many of our ancestors and best grew from, lives and ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,AUG.26,1921 Twenty-First Biennial Convention Held, At Topeka, Kansas, Was One Of Most Successful Meetings In History Of The Order. (By Chus, Stewart) TOPEKA, Kan. Aug. 22. Having conquered the East, the Knights of Pythia, turned their attention to the West, and closed the twenty-first biennial convention of the order in Topeka with the West helplessly in their hands. To complete the story as one of union as well as action every officer was reelected by acclamation, from S. W. Green, supreme chancellor, down the line. Mr. A. M. Prince, M. D. Sherrman, Texas supreme medical registrar; Mrs. M. Fleibling, Cincinnati, Ohio; supreme protector; Corneau Davis, Kansas City, Kan.; supreme registrar; Eunna J. Cookill, Nashville, Penn, supreme matron; and Mrs. N. A. Kirk, Waco, Texas, supreme secretary of endowment. For Anti-Lething Law Dr. E. E. Underwood of Frankfort, Ky. in making his report as supreme keeper of records and seal, accounted Gov. Henry J. Allen, the great governor of Kansas, stalked with the Pythians all the way. He welcomed them to the state, spent the day in John E. Lewis camp on Governor's Day and occupied the center of the stage in the reviewing stand on Friday when the parade tore all records to pieces. "I have got; better ground to stand on" said Governor Allen, to whom the pursued Negro ins never appealed for mercy in vain. In the legislative sessions of the great Negro fraternity the charter of the Grand Lodge of Virginia was revoked by an almost unanimous vote. New York was chosen as the convention city for 1928, and the Supreme Chancellor was instructed to impure into the organization of the African American fraternity after the war. His staff up to each other face to face. Topka, capital of Kansas, found itself overrun for the first time. The entire population took a holiday during the Pythian slege; white people got off to see something new to their gaze and colored people got off because of their habit to knock out in the season of Negro triumph. Thousands came from every direction. The presence of the chancellor their counsel and their devotion made countless friends for the race in these pares and backed the KuKuxKlan to the wall. - Rosser Simmons is in attendance at the convention, "This is all it takes," he said, "this is all, a little patience, a little faith and everybody keeping step to the music up in front." The supreme lodge was composed of some of the most representative men and women of the registry, those who were involved in the race from every viewpoint. They were here from all parts of the country and a joint of legislation of interest to the order was carried out. Jp. H. W. Conrad of Guthrie, Okla. was among the most prominent, and the same could be said of supreme Attorney S. A. Watkiner who has been interested in affairs and instrumented in winning many cases. Dr. C. M. Wade of Arkansas offered resolution on the late Justice Wheeler whose wife was while on beach, an if who was mainly enough to speak out and render justice for all citizens regardless to race or color. Grand Chancellor S. H. Thompson made a good showing and said many good things. He throw open to the people—the doors of Kansas, being locked by his jurisdiction and he won for himself and jurisdiction laurels. The supreme judge adopted the following officers; S. W. Green of New Orleans was re-elected supreme chancellor of the Supreme Lodge of K. of P. of North and South America. European chancellor of the Supreme Lodge of Ernest G. Tidrington of Ernestville, Ind. was re-elected vice-supreme chancellor and head of the Supreme Court of Calcutta. Both are recognized leaders among the Negro in America. Green has been supreme chancellor for the past fourteen years, and his election was unanimous this morning. The other offices elected by the supreme judge are: N. C. Nile, South Carolina, supreme prelate; Roscoe C. Simmons, Kentucky, supreme lecturer; E. E. Underwood, Kentucky, supreme keeper of records and seals; John H. Young, Arkansas, supreme master of exchequer; S. A. T. Watkins, Illinois, supreme attorney; G. Goo, Waity, Maryland, supreme master at arms; U. G. Mason, M. D. Alabama, supreme public registrar; R. H. Jackson, Chicago, M. D. Alabama, supreme public registrar; R. H. Jackson, Chicago, M. D. Alabama, supreme public registrar; H. W. James, Florida, supreme outer guard; C. M. Wade, M. D. Arkansas; John W. Harris, Mississippi; G. R. Hurto, Georgia, G. C. Gilbert, South Carolina, W. M. Andrews, Florida; Charles B. Wickham, M. D. Oklahoma; E. D. Green, secretary, Pythian Temple and Sanditarium Commission. Every representative was present at 9:30 a.m. Thursday and the first in order was the report of E. D. Green of Chicago, secretary of the Pythian Temple and Sanditarium Commission, which is supported by the supreme judge. Green has held some prominent positions in Illinois, and was, at one time member of the general assembly from Chicago. He has perhaps handled more money belonging to the Negroes of this country than any other official. The report made showed that the collection during the past two years had been $63,504, and the expenditures had been $25,000. Both bath and sanitation in Hot Springs for the benefit of the members of the order and all other members of the Negroes. R. is the only bathhouse opened to the Negroes in Hot Springs and they are planning for the erection of a Pythian Temple in Chicago at a cost of $25,000. WASHINGTON PARK A MODERN BURIAL PARK OR GARDEN CEMETERY WITH PERPETUAL CARE Foreground, Entrance, Chapel and Keeper's Lodge, Washington Park Cemetery WASHINGTON PARK IS AN ASSURED SUCCESS In the short period of time that Washington Park has been open for the burial of the dead, the remains of nearly two hundred persons lie sleeping peacefully in this quiet, beautiful garden spot. The great natural beauty of Washington Park is attracting many visitors. It has become a point of interest to visitors from other cities. We number amongst our lot owners residents of Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky and two in far off Spokane, Washington. Last Sunday Mr. C. K. Robinson of this city, who is the Secretary of the Cemetery Association and a member of our Board of Trustees, came to the grounds with four visitors who live in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was showing them the many interesting points of our city and as part of his trip brought them to Washington Park. They were so deeply impressed with the great beauty of Washington Park and the noble purpose for which it has been dedicated that each became a lot owner; and it is most likely that when death enters into the midst of their loved ones, that the remains will be forwarded from far off Frankfort to lie peacefully in Washington Park. YOU SHOULD VISIT THIS BEAUTIFUL PARK The grounds are open daily for inspection. Drive out Natural Bridge Road to Brown Road, or take Kirkwood-Ferguson Street car at Wellston to Carsonville. On Sundays Automobiles meet all cars. Free ride to grounds. Prospective lot buyers will be taken from their homes free to the grounds in automobiles. Call us up when you want to go. Mr. A. M. Prince, M. D. Sherman, Texas supreme medical registrar; Mrs. M. Fielbling, Cincinnati, Ohio; supreme protector; Corinne Davis, Kansas City, Kan.; supreme instructor; Emmy J. Cockrill, Nashville, Tenn.; supreme matron; and Mrs. Kyle Keeo, Texas, supreme surgeon. For *Anatomy Law* Dr. E. E. Underwood of Frankfort Ky. in making his report as supreme keeper of records and seal, accounted for the collection of N.A.54323 from all sources. He is one of the leading physiologists of the State of Kentucky, as well as a leader in thought. He was a member of the American Medical Association which was put through the state legislature, and which means the protection of all. "I want to see the time come when every state in this Union will have such a law, and then let it be followed by the United States Congress taking a stand against lynching. It is an evil which unless checked will undermine our free institutions and make America frankling dike for all civilization, for frankling dike for all law and for pubish. Hemerocry, then, let us at home be able to maintain law and order. That monster which is now threatening our institutions must be confined to hell where it belongs." There was a "large amount of business, transacted during the morning session. Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins, whose reputation as a lawyer extends throughout the country, made it clear he has won some important cases for the United States in the courts. He is ever ready to defend and protect the rights of the supreme judge. Urge Law and Order An appeal to the president, members of Congress, governors and other public officials for a firm stand against mob rule was presented by the committee on racial conditions and adopted by the supreme lodge. FOUR KILLED, TEN ARE INJURED IN AUTO TRUCK BY TRAIN Associated Negro Press VICKSCHRUG, Miss. Aug. 25. Chris Brown driving a truck with a trailer beliefed loaded with human freight, attempted to cross the railroad track ahead of northbound Yazoo & Mississippi Valley passenger train, one mile north of Ampulla. Sharkey county. Thursday afternoon and as a result, Brown, another white man and three colored were killed, and one white and nine colored were injured. 1.500 Mob A Negro The Associated Negro Press KINGSTON, N. C. Aug. 25 — A mob of 1,500 armed men recently captured Jerome. Whitefield, colored, charged with attacking a white woman, and after hanging him to a tree, riddled his body with bullets. "CMING — ANN LITTLE in "THE BLUE FOX" Fifty-First Annual Session Of Missouri Branch At Kansas City Largely Attended. Reserve In Treasury Reported To Be $25,033.90 (By W. H. KING) The State Grand, Lodge T. H. F. met in 51st annual session at Allot Chapel, with Grandmaster W. G. Brown, reported that the joint memorial services would be at Allen Chapel at 8 p. The Grand Temple met simultaneously in the Second Baptist Church with Mrs. L. Leda Custop of St. Louis presiding. The Grand Royal House concluded its business Monday, choosing as its Most Excellent Grand Queen Mrs. Sara L. Bartel and as its Most Noble Grand King Paul Whitworth. The opening was featured by song by the delegate and prayer by the chapkin. The grand master then appended to the following committees: the curatorship; the ordination. More than 100 delegates were present at the opening. The session adjourned at 12 p.m. to meet at St Stephen - Baptist Church at 2 p.m. There were more than 800 delegates to the grand bodge and grand temple assembled with their friends and historians to one of the best programs ever rendered in the history of the Order. I consisted of a song by the choir: Grammaster known than introduced the Past - grand treasurer. Dr. J. Custon, as master of ceremonies; Prayer by the grand chapel; song choir; welcome address by N. 4 Custon; by benny Grand Master Cycle W. Whitworth; welcome address on behalf of the subordinate temples by Mrs. Anna Roberts; response Mrs. Isabela Diggs of Jefferson City; annual address of the Grandmaster and Grand Princess and the reports of the other grand others. The grand lodge adjourned to meet at Allen Chapel at 9 a. m. Wednesday. Second Day, Wednesday Aug 17 Second Day, Wednesday Aug 17 The grand lodge opened in the dome at 9:30 a.m. The Journal was read and adopted. The new masters were introduced. Prof. C. G. Williams made a statement that he had withdrawn from the race for grand secretary and thanked the brothers who had promised him their support. The committee in rules of order removed. The committee on requests was approved. The grandmaster on credentials made an impartial report to the committee on grandmaster's address appointed. The grandmaster made a ruling that if a delegate was elected irregularly and came without credentials, he could not be seated as a delegate. Recess for 20 minutes. The grand lodge reconvened at 11:30 Attorney G. W. Bell of Leavenworth, Kan., appeared before the grand lodge and was introduced by past grandmasters Bruce. He made an appeal, for aid in defending the 61 Colored soldiers and was appointed by the par- cipitating in the Houston, Tex. It was moved that the grand lodge approved $100 toward the aid of these soldiers, and the motion carried. The check for $160 was given to Mr. Bell. Adjournment until 2 p.m. The grand lodge reconvened at 2 groups were telephoned to the grand lodge in Kentucky and Illinois. Committee was appointed, a special committee to take up the appendix of the grandmaster's report. Recess until THE TRADE MAKER PAGES 7-12 U. B. of F. Of Missouri Branch At Attended. Reserve In To Be $25,033.90 35 p.m. in. On reconvening the committee on returms made a partial report. The memorial committee next reported that the joint memorial services would be at Allen Chapel at 8 p.m. The committee on grandmaster's address, reported and recommended that a grand organizer be created; that the salary of the grand secretary was increased to $200 per year which was appraised. A recommendation that the grand treasurer's salary, be raised from $20 to $20 per month was disapproved. It was recommended and approved that all subordinate lodges have their printing done at the C. B. F. plant. Adjournment was taken to the memorial exercises at 8 p.m. At that hour Allen Chapel combined a large audience and the grand secretary for the memorial part. The dead were soul stirring and full of sincerity. The singing, the air of reference and devotion. In general will long live in the memory of those present. Roy W. F. Bottis preached a mastery by sermon. Thursday, August 18 The time having come for election the morning was largely given to nominations and in the afternoon with 420 votes participating, the result was an endorsement of the administration with just minor changes. The following Grand Officers were elected: Grandmaster, G. W. Brown; Deputy grand master, Forest Strumman; Grand secretary, John Golts; Grand assistant secretary, S. L. Brooks; Grand Treasurer, J. H. Williams; Grand chaplain, O. T. Reid; Grand medical registrar, J. E. Smith; Grand senior marshal, Wm. Taylor; Grand junior marshal, Wm. Haywood; Grand right supporter, Wm. G. Flynn; Grand honor supporter, M. Motter; Grand honor supporter, S. H. Lamprey; Grand outer sentinel, W. S. Green; Grand sword bearer, Wm. Burton; Board member, J. W. Horse; Grand Board of Trustees, D. E. Sammels, W. W. Turk, E. H. Reynolds. Number of votes cast: 421; necessary to elect, 215. Friday, Aug. 19th The members of the Grand gulde, grand temple and friends were out in force at the picnic, which was held on the grounds of the new Western College, 21st and Woodland. The parade which pressed the plaid was a grand sight. The line of march was crowded with spectators. Friday night Convention hall was the seque of the pubs and restaurants, and many selling themselves of the fine opportunity taking part in this the grand session of the brethren in Missouri. Indeed it was good to have been there. The detailed report of the grand secretary shows that in September 1920 there were 379 adult organizations with a membership of 12,923, with something over 2,000 new members. There are 125 juvenile organizations with 324 members. The total busi-ness the year amounted to $75,525,655 and with grand gulde has a reserve of $25,053,00 of which $11,000 is in government bonds. MODERN BURIAL PARK GARDEN CEMETERY H PERPETUAL CARE A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKING CO. Undertaker and Embalmer Motor Equipment Central 555 2732 PINE ST. Bomont 1926 MANNING & BATES PLUMBING CO. Plumbing, Stream and Gas Bitting. The Repair and Remodeling of Plumbing in Residences a Specialty. Give Us A Call and Save $4 Per Day Emergency Calls Given Quick Attention Bell, Bonont 1698 3001 CLARK AVE. Future Undertaking Co. CALLS ANSWERED PROMPTLY DAY OR NIGHT ... Bell, Bomont 2564 Chas. Gaines EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR 3341 Morgan Street St. Louis A. L. BEAL UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Miss Birdie Beat, Licensed Embalmer and Lady Attendant 2776 Lucas Ave PHONE CENTRAL: 5018 BOMONT, 2726 West End Establishment 4229 W. FINNEY AVE. PHONE, LANDELL 6826 OWNED and OPERATED by COLORED PEOPLE KEPT UNDER PERPETUAL CARE 45 MIN. RIDE FROM ST. LOUIS F. ST. LOUIS OFFICE LUKE E. BROADWAY ST. LOUIS OFFICE 2635 MARKET PHONES: St. Clair 1969 PHONES: Bomont 3148 Bridge 1987 Central 3798 L. Dr. E. R. Van Booven Dentist 614 Olive St. Park 1, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th Over Child's Restaurant Opposite Fantastic-Barr PLATE AND BRIDGE WORK satisfaction limited JOHN H. HARRIS Beauty BOOKER WASHING OWNED and OPERATED KEEP UNDER F 45 MIN. RIDE F F. ST. LOUIS OFFICE LINK E. BROADWAY PHONES: 51. Clair 1969 Bridge 1987 Dr. E. Denti 614 Olive Exterior 100' 10' 10' Over Chdds Opposite F LARGE, ROUND, SPHERICAL LENSES WITH ZALO FRAME Formerly Sold for $19.00 THIS MONTH $7.50 ONLY Gold Filled Eye Glasses $3.50 and Spectacles. From DR. A. N. MORGAN Optometrist and Optician 1812 N. SARAH ST. Phone Landline 6220, Dear West Bells Always Go To Henry Braun. FOR-LOWEST PRICES IN Staple and Fancy Groceries 1700 GOODE AVENUE HERB BOOK 10c tells how to make medic- tions, over 240 varieties and valuable herb or craft works. $3. GALWAY HERB CO., Bristol, Kingsholm, Illinois. For neat and artistic Printing 1818 F. Broadway Exit St. Louis PHONES Bell K. 1877 St. Clair 1908 DERTAKING CO. C.T. Motor Equipment NE ST. Bomont 1926 PLUMBING CO. The Repair and Rimodeling of mowers a Specialty. Save $1 Per Day Open Quick Attention 3001 CLARK AVE. ertaking Co. MOTTLY DAY OR NIGHT ... Mont 2564 3341 Morgan Street St Louis BEAL END EMBALMER Embalmer and Lady Attendant West End Establishment 4229 W. FINNEY AVE. PHONE, LINDELL 6826 UGHES END EMBALMER A Sympathetic Service In The Hour Of Bereavement Mrs. J. W. Hughes, Lady Embalmer and Derma Sur- geon. Autos Furnished For All Occasions PHONES Bomont 2925 Central 5415 2620 LAWTON AVE. BUTIFUL BIGTON CEMETERY DY by COLORED PEOPLE BIRTHFUL CARE FROM ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS OFFICE 2633 MARKET PHONES: Bomont 3148 Central 3796 L. R. Van Booven st St. PLATE AND BRIDGE WORK Construction Restaurant Judicious-Barr Dr. R. C. Coleman DENTIST. Is Now Located At S. E. Corner Jefferson 2340 Market St. Established 22 Years OFFICE HOURS—Daily 8:30 a.m. To 8 p.m. Sundays Until 12 m. PHONES—Bell Bomont 1131; Hinloch Central 8360 R. NOTICE- Out of Town Correspondents are warranted to write plainly with TYPE-WRITER or LEAD PENCIL on one side of the paper only. Use plenty of paper and do not crowd words. Copy that must be guessed at will not be handed at att. Only important notes will be published. KIRKWOOD, MO. Our usual good Sunday School at 0:40 a.m. m. two new members and several visitors present. At 11 a.m. Dr. M. S. Smith, the pastor preached a spreadled sermon to a large crowd. At 3 p.m. the Dr. and Mrs. Smith were at the residence of Mrs. Powell S. Harrison, Ace, for a dinner which was superb. 6:30 p.m. m. Dr. Dahrich of St. Louis was our League visitor, Sunday, and president Tayler seemed to be at his best. The lesson was interesting. 8 p.m. m. the pastor preached another powerful sermon. At the conclusion, we all attended an audited church. The Five Million Dollar Drive Day was a success at Olive last Sunday. Things are in fine shape with our Church and if you want to be entertained come to Olive Chapel. Read the Argus weekly. A dinner party gives at the residence of Mrs. Harry Woods, Tuesday, out of town great were: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Evans, m. and 294 Clark ave. Mr. M. C. Coleman, of St. Paul, Minn. Mr. M. Johnson, St. Paul, N. Y. Mr and Mrs. Scott, Liberty, Mo. Mrs. Corn Woods, Mooreville, Mo. Mrs. E. Scott, 1422 West Belle ave. St. Russell, 1422 West Belle ave. St. quaint with a church by James Coleman. Mr. Harold Evans, Mrs. Coleman. Mr. Harold Evans, departed for home Wednesday. Mrs. Latha Whiting was guest of Mrs. Corn Woods, out sight seeing and on their ground they stopped at the Y. W. C. A. where they had a delightful dinner. Mrs Woods reported a most wonderful time. She regrets leaving St. Louis. Mrs. Dovey Bell has returned from visiting out West. Mr. John Anderson has moved to 460 T. Harrison Ave. A. Jessie Gaston, Mrs. Geo Brooks daughter left Saturday for Chicago, Ill. to visit her brother-in-law. * Mrs Myrtle McKimley has returned home from point of view. There she has been vacation. Mr. W. was stopping with his daughter in Webster Groves, is now with his daughter, Mrs. Addie Poston, S. Harrison Avenue. * The School Board Committee are arranging to give Laker Day at the Masonville and K. of Hall. * Mrs Lizzie Walker has returned from Chicago, Ill. * Mrs Florence Spater was brought home from Barnes Hospital last week improving very slowly. CLAYTON, MO. By A. Williams Two candidates, Mrs. Louise Gibson and Mrs. Leslie Smith were baptized last Sunday, at first Baptist Church. Mr. William Taylor of St. Louis was dinner guest of his sister in law, Mrs. America Tyler, last Sunday. *The County Ministers and Laymen's Union will hold meetings the first Monday and Tuesday all day and night September 4th and 6th. *A thief entered the home of Mrs. Amanda Jenkins last Friday and stole a pair of trousers, a pair of speckles and money belonging to her son, Wm. Jenkins. *Mr. Joseph Phillips visited his brother, Mr. Wm. Phillips last Sunday. *Rev. John Cunybora and "Rev. Wm. Ellis are beautifying his house with a fresh dress. Mr. Wm. Daisy Tjoups of St. Louis is visiting her Frank Shoots. *Mr. Maud Jenkins, Mrs. Martha Thepts and some Friends toured to Metropolis, IL. last week, and also toured some parts of Kentucky. Mrs. Minerva Tuggard of Chesterfield is visiting her niece, Mrs. Jennie Wallace. Mrs. Lily Dorsey and Mrs. A. Williams attended the Berean Association in the city, last week. *The sick are improving. Do not fall to give the reporter your news. DE SOTO, MO. Rev. R. Clinton, pastor of Williams Chapel, S. E. Church preached a wonderful sermon with eight and morning. *William Chapel, M. E. Church is almost completed and ready to receive all visitors for conference.* Our last Quarterly meeting will be held at Williams Chapel A. M. E. Church August 20th. *We are striving to make this one of the best for this conference year.* A lawn saint was given on the yard of Mrs. Victoire Mitchell Saturday night. *A quilt and cake was raffled off. Rev. R. Clinton received the quilt and Mrs. Elmura Poston received the cake.* Quilt a number of young folks met at the home of Mrs. Melissa Hill Friday night in honor of her son, Mr. Robert Ketley. Fee cream and cake was the course. *Don't forget the big picnic at fair grounds September 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Alexander are rejoicing over their little daughter, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Johnson of St. Louis was the guest of Mrs. Alice Murphy Saturday. *Mr. E. E. Townson from Kansas City is visiting relatives here this week.* *Little Arnetta Clinton has returned home from a two-week visit with relatives in Belmont, Ma. Mr. Frederick Alexander left Thursday for Eagerness. This florid Florida Scott has returned home from this visit with relatives in Kansas City.* *Miss Cortime Carter tertilated quite a number of young people Thursday night in honor of Miss Adela Debose and Helen Houston of St. Louis. Mo.* *Mrs. Carrie Townson and her three sons of Bonne Terre visited relatives here Sunday.* *A car动力 motored to Valleys Mines Sunday to attend their uncle of Little Lovetta Johnson.* *St. John M. E. Church is in a flourishing condition. Several persons have been added to the church under the leadership of the Rev. Debose.* A storm festival was given him August 7th as an appreciation of the coming of his daughter Adela Debose and her sister Helen Houston of St. Louis.* *Miss Adela Debose is a late graduate of Summer High School and Helen Houston. a member of John Marshall School.* *Dunner forget the big basketball meeting at St. Louis.* *The last Sunday in Belmont.* *Miss Cortime Carter accompanied by Mr. Charles Clinton greeted Sunday at St. Louis.* Lyhn Johnson, motorized to Farrington Tunley, 5. Bay, Deboise, morning sunday at estua where he attended the tally and reported a good time. BONNE TERRE, MO. By R. A. King Miss Wilberforce of Podar-Blunt. District President of the A. C. E. L. loved the charges and organized a League lost Monday night. Miss Jessie Fulton, president. She was entertained in the homes of Rev. J. M. Townsend and the reporter. Miss Lou Macle and Miss Carrie Madison are visiting friends in St. Louis this week. Mr. G. L. Townsend was a St. Louis visitor saturday. Mrs. G. L. Townsend, a Dode satirist. The Herculeanum Bake Ball Team came down and played the local team. The score was 10 to in favor of Herculeanum. Quite a good game was played. Mr. E. M. ander, son, grand and Mr. Latham Robinson endorsed to De Soto Sunday and Mrs. Dora Williams end of the children spent the week in Fostus. Rev Theore Morrison pastor at Herculeanum spent Friday with the reporter and preached an earliest semester Friday night. Quite a few attended the funeral of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Johnson at Valley's Mine Sunday. Mr. Sannie Townsend returned home monday evening. FREDERICKTOWN, MO Mr. Zego Hamilton returned Monday to St Louis. **Rev. H. M. A-tams** held services at frontof. Sunday. **Mr. Ed Brown** is still confined to bed and he is improving very slowly. **Mrs. Hannah Mtan** is quite ill. **Mrs. Mary Sheppard of Castor**, visited in town the latter part of last week. **St. Mary Boys** will play ball here Sunday. Aug. 28. At the Coholt Park. **Mrs. Clair Kinder** visited at Castor. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. James A Davis Tuesday morning. Aug. 29. leaving twin boys. PASCOLA, MO. Sunday School was enforced by all having discussions by the Saints and Missionary Baptist pastors. The Saints held their service after Sunday School, and the Saints of jubilee songs made the service very interesting. Brother Edmund Tate, an All Saint teacher of Waddell was here bringing with him his family. Mrs. Lydia Washington of St. Louis is a house guest of her nephew, Mr. Clark Bellock. * Mrs Manole Brown and Miss Eugenia Jerville visited Culpebank Sunday afternoon. * Mrs Jude Love, Mrs Mangela Campbell and Mrs Martie Carter will attend the plenate at Labonbah. * our credible and elegant District Representative, Rev. L. P. Grant, will be here Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 4 to hold our Quarterly meeting. We will participate a good time in this spirit. You are cordial and The services at Bristol M. E. Church Sunday were filled with the spirit of Christianity good cheer both morning and evening. * The test of character, and the worth of a man or a woman are largely determined by their religious desires. * Religion is valuable not because you have it, but because you use it to the glory of God and the good of mankind. That religion that cannot stand the shock of battle, the wear of services or the touch of society is not of the Lord, but is of the earth, earth. The Lord, let you light that in your heart and world and clarify your father which is in Heaven. This is the test of character and it is the proof of a worthy life. NETTIE H. WASHINGTON By Mrs. H. Washinton Mr. Dave Washinton is in the office of the The School Children will enjoy an all day Picnic; Saturday, Aug. 21, on Wolf Park. *Rev Lee Cotton* was blessed with peren convicts for baptism in a one week revival at Swifton. Mo. *Mr. L. Y. Thompson and Mrs. Lula Brong. Will have Tuesday for Popper Brill. Mo. to attend the association.* Munes. R. H. Pietcher and Dora Teager leave Wednesday for Charleston, Mo. to attend the Grand Lodge, of the G. S. of E. ARTHUR TOLSON DIESE FAYETTE, M., Aug. 19, 20—Arthur Tolomei, a man modeled for his high moral and religious training, departed this life. Friday Aug. 12, 1927, at the age of 49 years. He is survived by an angel father, a Civil War Veteran, two sisters, and other relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted from the one of his sister, Mrs. Mattie Myers by Rev. Young, assisted by Rev. W. F. Walker of Fayette and Rev. R. G. Williams, Mexico, Mo. Byeley F. Baker Mrs. Elizabeth Cole returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carson of Potton Saturday. She was accompanied by Miss Susan Barker, Mrs. Marshall Tudlock, Mrs. Davis and daughter and Master Hermit Cayce of Ivonton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Amon of the Sunday. * Mrs. Fred Chapelle and daughters of Coffman are the guests of Mr. Dodge Buford. * Mrs Carrie Dabbe of Champagne, Ill., is enjoying a visit, with Mrs. Mayme Foukie, Koussah. Baker has returned to St. Louis. * Mrs Leslie Poston has returned from a business trip to St. Louis. * Mrs. Mary Cayce and Mrs. Avrilia Wilkins took Misses Cormina Wilfins, Elizabeth Matthews and the reporter to St. Louis Sunday. * Mr. and Mrs. J. Exxams entertained Monday night in honor of Mrs. Boiker Baker who had added another milestone to her life's record. * Mr. Moses Cayce says the feasts that are spread for him while at home will fit for a comfortable home in St. Louis this month. * The visiting list of Farmington is the largest, has been for over a year and will go to them to the foot hills of the Ozarks. * It's easy to go there but hard to come away. * Mrs. Macley Lyons are freed from Coffman Sunday accompanied by her mother, brother and two nieces. * Mrs. Alice Murphy of Desoto, Md., Mr. Johnson of St. Louis and Md. Ellis of St. Charles autored here Sunday. * Mrs. Ethel Madison and son Jessamine are having a vacation at Coffman. * Messrs Harry Alexen and her son Jessamine are here Monday. Her Wife the reporter are attending the District Convention at Ebbingbury this week. * Mrs. Emily Bodle improves a story. * Mrs. Woods and daughter, Plaina, have returned from Sedalia and other points Wednesday. FESTUS, NO. 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Moten Another fundamental of race progress which we have got to learn and I am glad to say that we are rapidly doing this is to believe in our race and in the possibilities of our race and to be proud of our race. Nothing is more essential to the success of a race in its struggle for recognition than is race pride. It is the duty of each one of us to teach pride in race and to preach pride in race. Stop telling the children that they cannot be true and they cannot be that. Tell them that the future holds great possibilities for the future to encourage them to strive to attain lofty enclavecment. Teach them to read. Negro literature. Teach them to know the history of the race that they know that they have no reason to be ashamed of their race; that they are not members of an accrued race and inferior or a shiftless race, but rather of a race which in years ago has raised the world a race that has made wonderful progress, of a race that has contributed to the progress and development of this country and of civilization and of a race of which they love that reason to be proud. Historic courtesy and pride in creature an functious to race electrion. There is, however one other element to which I would call your attention, manly; triumph. Have your money and invest it in corporations fostered by same and trusted business men of the race, big homes and other props. I do not urge you to save and invest your money solely for the sake of having money and rather for what money means in the race; culture, better educational facilities, conditions, better and more positions for the youth of the race and other conditions which I do not have the time to mention now. Wealth is the power which gains the respect and recognition of all people, white and black. And if we are to take our place among the other great powerful races of the earth we must accumulate wealth and this can be done by saving and investing your money and by supporting business enterprises conducted by members of the race. Getting Down To Bedrexk With The Hace Question (Norwegian) (English) The Tulsa race war adopts one more warning to the United States to learn the one lesson that certain chosers seem deterred not to acknowledge and that is how the two races may live together to the detriment of neither and the profit of both. All this shedding of blood of the Negro results from ignorance and unholy antipathies. Since the Negro is here and is going to remain as a Negro, who not make it easy by getting into antipathies, it is important to know. If it is welcome information that comes to us that the Federal Council of Church of Christ in America, prompted by the Tulsa riots, have instituted a new emancipation to be known as the Commission on Negro Churches and Race Relations with the purpose upperm to solidify the influence of the churches in bringing about a better relations between the white and Colored races in this country. At the initial meeting of the commission held in Tulsa, the statement was unanimously adopted after Iowa and careful discussion was expressing the general program of the commission: 1. To assert the sufficiency of the Christian solution of race relations in America and the duty of the churches and all their organizations to give the most careful attention to this question. 2. To provide a central clearing house and meeting place for the churches and for all Christian agencies dealing with the relation of the white and Negro races and to encourage and support their activities along this line. 3. To promote mutual confidence, both nationally and locally between the white and Negro churches, especially by state and local conferences between white and Negro ministers, Christian educators, and other leaders, in consideration of their common problem. 4. To array the sentiment of the Christian churches against job violence and to enlist their thoroughgoing support in a special program of education on the subject for a period of at least five years. 5. To secure and distribute accurate knowledge of the facts regarding racial relations and racial attitudes in general and regarding particular situations that may be under discussion from time to time. To develop a public conscience which will secure to the Negro equitable provision for education, health, housing, recreation, and all other aspects of community welfare. To make more widely known to the public the principles of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation and especially to support the efforts to establish local inter-racial committees. 8. To secure the presentation of the problem on race relations and of the Christian solution by white and Negro speakers as an many church atherings as possible throughout the country. The Negro is spoken of as a problem, and he will remain a problem as long as the dominant race uses infancy and false methods to evict him. If we cut down columns of figures to be added, the problem will remain as long as the figure is still arranged, and a male value is stuck bound to even one of the columns, but when two are assumed together and such combined the figure takes with the setting down of the two, the problem ceases to be solved. praise the brains of politicans and economists. What earthly good can the white preacher of Tulsa and its grand jury hope to accomplish by solitely declaring that "the Colored people caused the Riot?" They may help, to unite the Colored people in an awful faith in the differences of white people in oppressing the black people. One of the black leaders declared that he caused by "the appearance of armed Negroes in the white business district" just as if he did not know that something else "appeared" before those Negroes appeared. The appearance of the Negroes was an effect worse than a cause. The riot appeared when armed white men thousands strong appeared around the jail to lynch an innocent Colored boy. If the armed Colored men, only 25 or 30 of them, mind you, had appeared before this mob appeared, then the appearance of black grooves could be put down as the riot whistled in the use of arguing with preachers, who are used to proving foligies by solitary declarations rather than by facts and logics. There was another cause which is even more primal than the appearance of that god of white men, and that is the 300th Cultured man whom other mobs had murdered and got away with it while the officers of the law shrieked and the preachers unpolyzed. That had "got away with it," is what, really embolized this molk, and we only frightened them with infwypypp might better say that the shriekers and apologists for that god "armed Norwegians who were only trying to defend themselves against a riot (MYSD) TIR RIOT, reinsults me of the child who dropped the pither on a stone, and declared that "the stone broke the pither." It to fight for your life DURING a plot is to be commanded the plot, the Negro can be written down right now as the cause until NEGRO plots that are going to be. FACTS FIGURES AND FUN The Associated Negro Press J. Finkley Wilson, President of the National Negro Press Association, and editor of The Eagle, is conducting a popularity contest for his greatly improved and enterprising newspaper. The roster of the entrants looks like an edition of the "Blue book," and J. P. W. is not only popular with the ladies, but a bachelor. He's taking an "awful chance." The Republicans of New Jersey are staging a most interesting illustration of "Contending Forces." But Issue H. Nutter, chairman of the Republican State Committee holds not only the "master key," but is the "master mind" of the entire program. Watch New Jersey for unqualified political independence, and watch "like" Nutter for uncompromising leadership. J. A. Jackson, editor of "The Page" in The Billboard, has just returned from an extended tour, through the Middle West and South, and is again in New York. It is not only a compliment to Mr. Jackson's ability, but to the progress of our group in the writing field, and the foreseen and fairness of Col. W. H. Dillonson, owner of The Billboard, in the promotion of such tours of business and inspection. The special summer edition of August G. Billboard, is an encyclopedia of information in the amusement field, and J. A. Jackson's lines as a star of the first magnitude. Mr. Jackson is also an enthusiastic Eastern A. N. P. representative. Mrs. Ira Stuart, of Toledo, Ohio, a woman of unapremal ability and vision, has become one of the contributing editors of the A. N. P. Mrs. Stuart cooperates religiously with her husband, who is the sole owner of one of the most prosperous lunch rooms in Toledo's busy downtown district. They have practically all white trade, and two fine boys are "growing up in the business." "That's the big idea." Maj. N. Clark Smith, supervisor of music in Lincoln High School, Kansas City. Mo. has been spending his summer in Chicago with Mrs. Smith. Major Smith has produced a number of majorly arrangementments of Negro Folk Songs that are receiving the praise of leading opera critics. Major Smith for the first time in history, has given the public great orchestral—arrangements of the acknowledged real American music. Political conditions throughout the country are in a state of great turmoil, so far as Colored Americans are concerned. If all that the people are thinking and saying in private about the Republican party, and the present state of affairs, were put into print, it would be necessary to produce the output on absentees. ADDITIONAL SPORT From Page Twelve INDIANAPOLIS WINS THREE STRAIGHT FROM CUBANS INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug. 22 The A. H. U. opened their house stay at Washington park day with a sixteen lining. 6-to-7 victory over their old skiff the Cuban All-Stars. It was the first game of a doubleheader, but consumed the entire day. The gold not got under way before the 6-piece closing law would be made into law. THE LINCOLN FOOT HIS - A. B. C. C's 5; Cubans 8 Broures A. B. C. C's 2; Cubans 2; Batteries - Kenyan and Williams; LeBlanc and Abrau. Cuhans Shut Out The A. B. C. handed the Cuban Stars, a shutout Monday afternoon at Washington park 2 to 0. It was a patching duel between Jeffries for the locals and Manche for the Cubans. Jeffries allowed three hits and the cuban southpaw had good support, except when the defense of the visitors cracked in the third and the local club took advantage and pushed over two runs. Next Sunday the A. B. C's, play the Detroit Stars a doubleheader at Washington park. It will be the first appearance of the Stars here this season. Score: A. B. C's.....002 000 00x-2 Cuban Stars.....000 000 000-0 Hits—A. B. C's 5; Cubans 3; Errors: A. B. C's 2; Cubans 2; Batteries—Jeffries and Powell; Manoln and Morin. Three Straight For A. B. C's The A. B. C's made it three straight by defeating the Cubans Tuesday 3 to 2, Mahoney, the new Indianapolis pitcher, was in great form, holding the islanders to five kicked hits. Score: Cuban Stars.....010 001 000-2.5 1 A. B. C's.....000 100 02x-2.5 1 Batteries—Sawry and Morlin; Mahoney and Williams. COLUMBUS CAPTURES A DOUBLE-HEADER FROM KANSAS CTY. MONARCHS Monarchs, Fighting To Hold, Down Second Position, Debay Games By Kicking, But Are Beaten 5 to 4 and 7 to 1 COLUMBUS, O. Aug. 22. Long shadows crept across Nell Park field resterday at 6:55 p.m. Approximately 1600 fans chung to their seats, some restless and others dozing off into slumber. They were game and stayed the limit. "Pop" Gop, night guard at the Cleveland avenue ball lot, had made a round and reported all well to the A. D. T. A. Little fox, which had barked "mollily frightened, the afternoon was curled up under the seat fast asleep, the dreaming of a T-boat, the best girl that disappe- ered the week in the dog catcher not. Even the "hot dog" got cold. The final out was made at two minutes Romanic enough, but what we started to say was that the Columbus Buckeyes won a double-header from the Kansas City Monarchs at the Nell Park lot, the first game ceding 5 to 4 and the midnight affair to 1. The colored athletes took the ball in second place in the Colored-Nation game, long-drawn-out, affair can be laid onto the visitors, who total League and who protest every possible play. No matter how much they kicked, their howling woe foraught, for they were outplayed, in both contests. Portudin Branks Leg Third Baseman Portudin of the Monarchs at third base in the first inning of the second game. He was carried from the dield and his place taken by Carr. Glasenauer failed to southpaw his way to victory yesterday, as he had done in most every start since joining the Buckeyes recently. He inked four and twentythirds lulls of the game, but he still hills the victorious differed right twice, two lows on ball and two Monarchs were hit. Hapleton took an picnic where Glastonbury left off and the youngster made a good job of it while in service. He was touched for only one gift and he pursued his business through his work. Carrie was born the Carlyle City barber in the square. He admired him like the great musician and the manure he saw brought him into his business. A New Service Feature Able to the length of time required to play the act, there were no startling features. Rogan hurried for Kansas City. Scores First Game— Kansas City.....000 030 000—4 8 1 Columbus.....200 101 10x—5 9 1 Battles: Curie and Duncan; Giselle Hampton and O'Neil. Second Game— Kansas City.....000 000 010—1 5 Columbus.....130 200 10x—7 0 Battles: Rogan and Duncan, Foeman; Roberts and Eggleton. CHICAGO AMERICAN GIANTS BREAK EVEN WITH DETROIT STARS GARY, Inc. Aug. 20.—"Lefty" Cooper the Detroit Stars' shirt artist, shut out the Chicago American Giants here today, letting them down with four hits. one Chicago runner reached third base. Score American Giants.....000.000.000.....0-4 1 Detroit Stars.....001 020.000.....3-12 3 Batteries-Williams, Streeter and Dixon; Cooper and Petway. (CHICAGO, Aug. 21—The American Giants defeated the Detroit Stars here today. The Giants won a pitch, but the Batteries lost a strikeout. The Chicago got 5 hits and Detroit four. Not an error was made by either side. Batteries for Chicago; Marshall and Dixon; Detroit; Holland and Petway. Score: American Giants.....020.000.000-.2 Detroit Stars.....000 010.000-.1 Two base hits-Riggins, Wesley. Struck out Holland. 6; Marshall. 3. Runs on balls-Hollands. 2; Marshall. KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 21—The Nash Motors took a fast game from the Chicago Giants today. The Motor team made 14 bits off Taylor's slants, while Chicago touched Exxter only 5 times. Score: Chicago.....000 600 010 - 1 5 1 Seattle.....001 300 10K - 8 14 11 A New Serv ```markdown ``` substantial and serious thinking, reckless is peculiar in his field. It not only cow out over "Titch Saw" and "domain, meal thrifty, frugal and thoughtful me A British Diplomat and Natural for the purpose of promoting art. The series Printing Plant up to the "A COMPLETE PLANT ON The St. Louis St. Louis NO CHANGE IN NATL NEGRO LGE., STANDING Games played by the clubs in the National Negro League did not effect the standing. Chicago Americans Kansas City Monarchs and St. Louis Raptors were still in first, second and third places, respectively. St. Louis was title but crawled up a couple of matches toward second on account of the K. C. club losing a double-header to the A. B. C.. STANDING OF CLUBS W. L. Bent Chicago Amberleon Giants..... 37 11 031 Kansas City..... 14 27 030 St. Louis Cubs..... 12 22 032 Detroit..... 28 24 033 Indianapolis..... 25 27 031 Chicagoquinnati..... 26 33 030 Columbus..... 22 37 030 Chicago Giants..... 10 32 032 The above standing includes games played between Chicago and Detroit, and Cincinnati and Culverus, the three games; and the double-header at Columbus Sunday. Battling Ball Kocks Out Kid Miller In Second Battling Ball, colored lightweight-boxing champion of the St. Louis, scored a knockout victory over Kid Miller of Chicago. Thursday night, August 18, at Springfield, Ill., when he dropped the Windy City battler for the count, in the second round a left hook to the jaw, doing the work. Previous to the "kayo," Ball had missed Miller twice in the first round for counts aline. The Associated Negro Press The Lincoln Reserve Life Insurance Company o Birmingham, Ala., an Inter-Interac Corporation of which Dean L. B. Moore is national field executive, has refused to continue the company of quarters in the Jefferson County Bank building in a protest against restrictions laid upon Colored people in the use of elevators. COMING — ANN LITTLE in "THE BLUE FOX" vice Feature A FEW WEEKS AGO The Argus made a brief announcement of measures for increased production, and with this issue marking the Truth Year that the publication has dominated in public approval, a view is here presented of a New Linstype, Machine, of the very latest design, which is an addition to one published with complete execution of the program of expansion, and record of progressive development, and a Linstype Estimated Plant. Circulation—The Circulation of The St. Louis Argus has increased at a rate of more than 1,000 a month, since January 1. @ $20,000.00 Duplex Press with a capacity of 6,000 copies an hour is the beginning of reaching the goal of 60,000 copies a week that will be attained during the year. ADVERTISING MEDIUM—Advertisers desiring a dependable clientele will and The Argus a most effective medium through which to reach the lots of the Race. The St. Louis Argus wars St. Louis like a blanket, and reached had in given careful obscurance by the hind. Improved Plain Format, with print in exercise in the ordinary blue, bring highest standard of efficiency. LAWRENCE A. HARRIS No More Worry, Begging, Mortgaging Your Home or Personal Property 1001-8 Combination Plush and Crepe Join the People's Burial League, because it will furnish you this Casket for Also a hearse, one automobile, robe, body Embalmed, outside box and this Casket complete for $1.00 This Casket as well as the Best and finest are made in a factory owned and controlled by Negroes. This factory is situated in St. Louis, the Eastern or out of town factories do not give work to the people in St. Louis. Won't you help us as we are giving work to our people. If you do not belong to the Burial League, the People's Undertaking Co., will save you from 40 to 50% on funerals. SO HELP THOSE WHO ARE HELP- ING YOU. Funeral Parlors, 3042 Franklin Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Phone, Bomont 443 2215 Missouri Ave. East St. Louis, Ill. Phone, St. Clair 1020 J. W. CHAMBERS, Sec.-Treas. Douglass Life Insurance Company ISSUING HEALTH ACCIDENT AND LIFE INSURANCE OF AMERICA The First Negro Insurance Company to qualify under the laws of the state of Missouri. TO Dearous of engaging in a business of unlimited possi- tions either as part time or whole time representative, we are offering unlimited compensation. NO MORE WORRY, BEGGING, MORTGAGING YOUR HOME OR PERSONAL PROPERTY presentative from the Cathedral of the state to the Supreme Grand Lodge at Topeka, Kansas, that the session was late and fine. Mrs. Jessie Brown entertained Miss Octavia Spencer, Willy Harvey and Loyce Buller with our guest, Bock, A. M. O. J. H. Mac, who was the element guest of the Argus reporter, Monday. Dear readers of the Argus, will you kindly pay the carriage every Saturday, for your paper. This is a business proposition and Tern dealing with a business firm and must have the money to pay for my papers. Please by inside your nickle during the week. The amount is small for a big 12 page paper. Mrs. Faribault, Westburn is in poor health. Mr. Uas, Buller received a letter from his wife as Humboldt, Teen, that she is improving. The Argus representation was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Bark, last Friday. Rev. Wah, Reverend and party went guancing last Tuesday. The Reverend placed that they bargued the game. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Laundswain has retURNed from a pleasant trip out west. *M. Rinkha* who is, in the taxi, business and of *Joe City*'s leading business man has bought more property in the Capital City. "The people of Jeff City spent pleasant trips to the Centennial Fair at Selalia. *Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Albington, Mr. and Mrs. Flynn, Dr. H. B. Johnson and others attended the Grand Lodge of the U. B. F. In Kansas City, Mo. "Prof. J. S. Bock has gone to Cape Girardeau, Mo. on a business trip for the Commissioner. *Mrs. G. E. Treadwell and daughter are yet of their vacation. *Mrs. Curry, our expatriate wife, who is now pastoring girls. *Gregory Girardeau, on her way to Kansas City, 1000 miles of her old time friends. *A. M. E. Church services missed, those of the congregation that are off on their vacation, the pastor preached a good sermon from Matt. 17. s. Text. "This is My Beloved Son, etc." "We all are looking forward to the coming of the Invitingale. Concert Company, one among the greatest of the country, who will render their opening for the season in the State Capitol, Sept. 15th. *Mrs. Edith Cross has gone to visit in Kansas City for a few days. *Mr. and Mrs. Laramon of 906 S. Monroe St., were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Treadwell a week afternoon. "The effort by Bishop Parks' Stewardesses' Board of A. M. E. Church Saturday was a succe- Mrs. Battie of St. Louis is visiting her, Mrs. Whitfer of 802 S. Monroe St., and attended vices at A. M. E. Church with her sister, Mrs. Ada Hatta. *Mrs. M. E. Quaker of Kirkwood, Mo. who is president of the W. M. M. Society of Jeff City District was a visitor of Jeff City last week. PADUCAH, KY. Harrison Street, Baptist, Church Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. in, Scripture read day 5, Sent Sammals from St. Mark, 4:1:25. Text from Romans 8:25. 3:26. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. HERCULANEUM, MO. Miss M. R. Warnsley Miss Louise Staten of Festus. Mo. spent Wednesday, with Row Bro, and sister E. Nelson. * Mrs. Harris motored Mrs. Walker Warnsley to Festus Thursday to church. * Rev Morrison went to Bonneterre, Friday mo- zing to return Saturday. * The Heron- louisiana Gloria motored to Bonnette's Saturday to play ball against the House Terre boys. The score was 10 to 8 in favor of the Herculesum Gloria. Mr. B. K. Smith spent a day in St. Louis last week. Mr. Laxle Whelle Louis spent Friday with her sister Mrs. Maggie Wells. *Miss Hegel Kegon* has gone to St. Louis after a month's visit with Mrs. and W. A. McGuire. *Mrs. Addle Sturge* Mrs. Arlene Collins. *Mrs. Taylor Burks* motorized carrusus day afternoon. *Mr. and Mrs. Ann* announces the arrival of a spoon when named Melvia Alber Waunder. *Mrs. Muttie Merrill* is visiting relatives and friends here. *Mrs. William* and daughter Myrlee are visiting Mrs. Willie Colin. *Mrs. Thomas of Bonnette* spared a few days with her daughter Mrs. Munke Hobinson. *The club met at Mrs. Franklin's Tuesday afternoon. The routine of business was carried out and the hostess served a dainty refreshment at Boston and daughter were visitors to the House. The club meeting will be held at Mrs. Addle Sturge. Mrs. Maggie Wells McGuire is spending a few days at Vince Wines. *Mrs. Mary Booer and daughter left for Vandalia Wednesday morning. CHICAGO ILL. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs of Minneapolis, Minn., widely known throughout the northwest, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Gibbs Jr., and Mrs. J. G. Adams, motored from Minneapolis, Minn., to the city ten days ago and have been visiting their many friends here. During this time, they have been highly entertained. The brothers together with their mother have been good laugery business in Minneapolis. Rev. George Anderson, 4500 S. Dearborn 86, is at Springfield, IL, in charge of temporary church work. Rev. Anderson spent eleven years at Roscommon, Mich., in the service. John Mitchell Jr. corrode from Tupelo, Tampa, Kansas. stopped in the city Friday for twenty four hours. On Friday evening, Mr. Mitchell gave a theatre party at the Garrick Theatre to see "Up in The Cloud" and had as his guest *M Geraldine* Broadus of Leavworth, Kansas. Mrs. Lou Ehle Young, 3556 Giles Ave. Dr. Jefferson of Richard, Mr. George Roussas of Danville, Va. and M. T. Bailley of the Bailey Press' Bureau, 3688 State St. Mr. Mitchell was accompanied on this trip by Dr. Jefferson and Mr. Risen. O. S. Giddens, 3614 Culmut Ava, has gone to Odipika, La, on account of the death of his sister. The fall term of, The Enterprise Institute, a trade school in Alpine Square between Vinecimes and Eden Avenues, will open its fall term Sept 6th with an efficient faculty. Mrs. Mary Johnson, 726 E. 41st St., secretary of Mayflower Temple, 68 S. M.T. is back from Nashville, Teen, she went to attend the funeral of her father, John Lock. Rev. E. D. W. Jones of Washington, D. C., one of the strongest ones in the A. M. E. Zion Conference, spoke both morning and evening at Walters A. M. E. Zion Church of which he is a former pastor. Rev. Jones will be advocated to the bishop at a proposed meeting of the elementary Conference at an early date. After spending two pleasant weeks in the city Miss Geraldine Brontas has returned to her home in Leavenworth, Kans. While here Miss Brontas was the guest of her uncle and a friend, among many, 3000 Giles Are, and was highly entertained at a number of dinners and parties. Mrs. Maud ray 2015. Indulgence Ave. at Hudsonville, May 14th and 15th at St. Louis, and reports a delightful stay in Missouri with her parents and friends. A greater portion of the property in Audine Square has been turned over to The Bailey Realty Co. 3638 State S. by its owners. Mr. Bailey pres. of the Bailey Realty Co., and Mgr. of the Billion Mercantile Agency receive displaying a week thousands of dollars worth of merchandise which he will manage for clients. Mr. and Mia. William Mitchell of Little Rock, Ark. were called to the city a few days on account of illness of relatives in Morgan Park who are now very much improved. The Mitchells The Royal College of Friends of The are members of Moselle Temple and World and have been slightly entertained by their fraternal friends in the city. these thay fragments are suspended in the atmosphere. Those who cough very much, and with the mouth open are most liable to infect the surrounding air. The consumptive in himself, is almost harmless; and only becomes harmful through bad habits. It has been fully shown that the expired air of consumptive infective, or even contained infectious pus, which when dry is widely disseminated in a hot form of dust, constitutes the great medium for the transmission of the disease. Therefore the conditions that would favor one to become infected with Tuberculosis would be on the one hand; the presence of the germ in the atmosphere; and on the other the lower vital resistance of the individual. Tuberculosis, is also a disease in Mrs. C. Giddens, vice president of The League was hostess at an entertainment given the delegates to the Allen Christian Endeavor Convention held at Quinn Chapel A.M. E. Church during the past week. STOP! 10,000 AGENTS WANTED To sell 24 Boxes of CHOCTAW CHIEF HAIR MAGIC HAIR GROWER. We are going to positively give away $10,000 in prizes from a Hudson Superysuit automobile to a solid gold finger ring free. To the one who sells his or her 24 boxes in the shortest time will win the Hudson Superysuit latest model, delivered; all charges paid. Next quickest is a $500 player piano; on until all have won a prize. Lowest is a solid gold ring. I don't care what you have used on your hair all I ask is give Chocotaw Chief a chance. If you have thinnerness of hair, baldness, dandruff or any hair disorder, don't wait until you are dead, let Chocotaw Chief grow your hair long and silky. For men or women. We are giving away these prizes to extensively advertise the merits of this only real hair grower. Get busy on your 24 boxes. Send $1,400 for Agents' supply at once. Each one will win a prize, you can win the Hudson SuperSox by only selling 24 baskets of Chuckwagon Chief Hair Grower at 60 cents a box in the quickest time. Every one will win a prize. You can't lose. Send one agent and all agents must have their supply sold. You can't sell so all will have the same chance to win. Can you sell out your goals the quickest? Then you will win the Auto. Send an order to general office. JAMES ADKINS P. O. STATION C WICHITA, KANSAS TUBERCULOSIS Tuberculosis is an infection caused by the Bacillus Tuberculosis. The disease is widely spread from a zoological standpoint. It is the most universal scourge that affects mankind. In the United States it is estimated that it is responsible for about one ninth of the deaths annually. Tuberculosis is an infection disease that is chiefly conveyed by the free, finely divided particles of the Sputum produced in the act of coughing, and these thay fragments are suspended in the atmosphere. Those who cough very much, and with the mouth open are most liable to infect the surrounding air. The consumptive in himself, in almost harmless; and only becomes harmful through bad habla. It has been fully shown that the expired air of consumption is not infective. The veris is only contained in the sputum which when dry is widely disinfected in it he form of dust and constitutes an ammoniac of its disease. Therefore the conditions that would favor one to become infected with Tuberculosis would be on the one hand; the presence of the germ in the atmosphere; and on the other the lower vital resistance of the individual. Tuberculosis, is also a disease in which Hereditary t ransmission phas a large factor in the majority of the cases for some unknown reason. The early clinical signs of Tuberculosis generally presents the following symptoms: After a period of falling health with the loss of appetite they become feverish and weak, and often complain of pain in the chest; which is stubbing in character, and is either constant or felt only during coughing. Cough is one of the earliest symptoms and is present in t he majority of cases from the beginning to end. It may at first be dry and tracking, but it subsequently becomes hooser, more constant and associated with a glary Micropurulent expectation. The rise of the temperature in the evening associated with night sweats is almost it positive sign of Tuberculosis. Hamartygia or spitting of blood may be one of the early symptoms or it may be absent throughout the course of the disease. To denounce the Mortality of an untreated venomous bite our attention should be directed to the following points. First: To improve the social condition of the people better housing, better food, better habits; Secondly. Through shouting our people to live hygienic lives; less drunkenness, less overcrowding, better air, and avoiding splitting in public places. Thirdly. By Segregating the healthy from the sick, and consulting a physician, so that cases might be diagnosed and treated properly it is hopeless. Immediately in a large number of persons with pulmonary disease, the diagnosis is made at a stage when complete healing is possible. Therefore the two important elements then are fewer sessils, more stony soil. Associated Negro Press ASSOCIATE AMANALLE, Ga. Aug. 25—Will Wobbell, said by officials to be one of the eleven crooks who ever worked the post-office for a series of sons aggregating asset an indeterminate amount, is in the county jail here on a charge of raising money orders to lead twelve, possibly many more Georgia post offices. Wobbell was arrested by the town marshal at Thunderbolt last Friday evening and turned over to the federal officers. He will be given a hearing before Commissioner George Richter probably and is said to have confessed that, every charge made against him and asked that he be tried at once. His plan was to buy a money order for one dollar, or $0.00, and a few cents and to $2.00 and realize on the raise, tearing off the margin check in every case, it is alleged. His pen work, it is alleged, was unusually skillful. He claims to have learned the art from a white man while he was a porter on the Frisco line at Kansas City. many more offered themselves during the recent war, should set an example to the world of what. Democracy means that it should demonstrate that the greatness of a nation or a race in the last analysis lives in its ability to be fair and just to the humbleest and the poorest-you—and the bleastest, too. Officers Elected by Acquisition At the conclusion of the President's annual address, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, the Executive Secretary of the National Organization advanced to the front of the platform and in a short address called attention to the need of harmony among the colored people of the United States and emphasized the need and necessity of there being common with the League if it is to achieve its greatest success. He concluded his remarks by offering a motion that the rules of the organization be suspended and that Dr. Motson be re-elected as President of the League for another year. Dr. Moton, in turn made an address of similar character, and concluded his remarks by offering a motion that the rules be suspended and that Dr. Emmett J. Scott be re-elected by acclamation as Secretary of the League for another year. Similar motions were made by President Howard, Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, and President of the National Bar Association, that the rules be suspended and that Bishop Robert E. Jones, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Organization, be re-elected by acclamation as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Following Mr. Howard's motion, Mrs. Booker, T. Washington offered a motion that the rules be suspended and that son of Jacksonville, Fl., also be re-elected by acclamation. Each one of these motions as, offered was unanimously adopted. A feature of the Wednesday evening program was the story told by Mr. Harry H. Pace, President of the Pace Photograph Corporation of New York City, of the manufacturing of photograph records of Negro voles by a Negro company. Mr. Pace stated that the aim of the company was to afford to Negro persons of musical talent the opportunity to have their art recorded and to open places of agreeable employment for larger numbers of the race. President of Liberia Present At the Thursday morning session Dr. Scott, the Executive Secretary, called attention to a telegram, just received from President Charles Dunbar Burgess, King of Liberia, announcing that he would reach Atlanta for the Thursday evening session. President King who was accompanied by Dr. Ernest Lyon, Liberian Consult General, received a most cordial welcome front the delegates. It was the first time, for many of the delegates to see a live President of a Negro government. Various Sessions Interesting The major part of Thursday morning session was devoted to the work of the affiliated organizations, including the National Negro Understaff Association, of which Mr. George W Franklin Jr., Chattanooga, Tenn., is president; the National Negro Bankers Association, of which Mr. B. M. Roudy, Solvent Savings Bank, Memphis, Tenn., is president; the National Negro Bar Association, of which Hon. Howard of the Jackson (Miss.) Bar Speech Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, is president; the National Negro Press Association of which J. Ploley Wilson, Editor of Washington (D. C. Eagle, is acting president; and the National Negro, Insurance Men's Association, of which Mr. John L. Webb, Supreme Custodian, Woodmen of the Union, Hot Springs, Ark., is president. The various reports of the affiliated organizations resealed the daily activities engaged in thru the past year. The remaining sessions of the Convention were devoted to the various important addresses delivered by successful business men in all the fields of economic encavor. Among the resolutions adopted was a testimonial to the late Bishop George W. Clinton, who had been a life member of the League. Another resolution, "respectfully requalifies the President of the United States to govern the Senate to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the Liberian Government the credit of $5,000,000.00, recently disbanded, and that the President, the Secretary and the Chairman of the Executive Committee be authorized to hear this message to the White House." Hurricanes League Officers The Nominations Committee reported the following officers for 1921-1922 Roft, R. Moton, President, Tuskegee, Ala.; Charles Baus, 1st Vice-Pres. Mound Bay, Mist.; Chas H. Brooks, 2nd Vice-Pres. Philadelphia, Penn.; R. R. Church, 3rd Vice-Pres. Tennessee; E. L. Williams, 4th Vice-Pres. Georgia; B. M. Roddy, 5th Vice-Pres. Louisiana; L. Cohen, 6th Vice-Pres. Louisiana; A. H. Washington, 7th Vice-Pres. Alabama; Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, 8th Vice-Pres. Virginia; Mrs. A. B. Milton, 9th Vice-Pres. Missouri; Annett J. Scott, Secretary, Washington, D. C.; A. L. Holiday, Aest. Secretary, Alabama; Chas H. Anderson, Treasurer, Florida; F. H. Gilbert, Registrar, New York; R. E. Clay, Associate Registrar, Tennessee; R. C. Houston, Assistant Registrar, Mississippi; Wm. H. Davis, Stenographer, District of Columbia; C. A. Barnett, Transportation Agent, Illinois Executive Committee Bishop Robt. E. Jones, Chairman Louisiana: T. J. Elliott, Oklahoma; W. T. Andrews, South Carolina; G. H. Hayes, Tennessee; J. R. Lacy, South Carolina; Loma H. Stewart, Indiana; J. C. Rous, Georgia; R. B. Rouse, Oregon; Berry McKley, North Carolina; William McKley, North Carolina; W. J. Hale, Tennessee; C. C. Sinclairling, North Carolina; Mist. Williams, Florida; S. D. Bedman, Mis- southern; J. B. Davis, Georgia; J. S. 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Shipping argains. See Us and Money FRED C. RICHARDSON INSTRUCTOR ON Clarinet and Saxophone Terms For Leasons Reasonable PHONE BOMONT 1562 2717 CLARK AVE. Notice To Stockholdrs of The Pushkin Psh. Co. 827 W. EASTON AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO. Meeting To Increase Capital Stock Thursday Sept. 15 8 P. M. AT THE OFFICE The East India Hair Grower The Last All Day Boat Excursion Of The Season Monday Morning Sept 5. Labor Day Given By The Old Folks' Home ONTHE STEAMERMAJESTIC Leaves Foot of Olive Street 10 a.m. Shop at Alton Going and Coming Music By Chas. Creath's JAZZ-O-MANIACS ADMISSION 75c Results Of Five Games Will Probably Deride No. 2, Louis' Chances Of Winnings This Season's Pendant. BELLEVILLE BEES PLAY GIANTS SUNDAY Illinois Club Is Best Semi-Pro That Faced The Colored Boys Last Season The Belleville Bees which proved to be the strongest semi-pro club to face the St. Louis Giants last season, will play at Giants' park Sunday. The Illinois Club promises to make the Giants travel at a hot pace to beat them. This is the same club that knocked Drake out of the box last season and made the Giants look like amateurs. Rube Coming Monday Andrew, Rute, Foster and his Chicago Americans will open a series of five games against the St. Louis Giants at Giants Park Monday. This series is the most important of the season for both teams. The Chicagoans are leading the league with a percentage of 68. St Louis is in 3rd place with 334. A four out of five win by St Louis will bring them within 34 points of the leaders or only four games out of first position. With Kansas City sandwiching in between the two, one can get an idea of how close the three for the pennant really is. The games will a start at 3:15. Ladies will be admitted free. McADOO GETS TOKEN Tullie McAdoo, first bassman of the St. Louis Giants, was the recipient of much attention while the club was in Topokau, Kansas. Tullie is Miss home, and on August 15 he was presided with a gold watch by his host of friends. The gift was tendered at the beginning of the second game between the Giants and Santa Few. McAdoo was also entertained the following night by his admirers. A Dutch lunch and smoker was entertained. The members of the St. Louis Giants, were special guests at the fair. TESTIMONIAL TO THE GIANTS AT JAZZLAND NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT Base Ball Fans Are Invited To At tend Big Event In, Honor Of, The Best Train St. Louis Has Ever Had. The many hundreds of loyal baseball ball fans will get an opportunity to pay their respects to the members of the St. Louis Giants Chicago at West nuesday night August 31. The event will be a 10-minute to the hour of Jazzland. Many regular patrons of the game have not had an opportunity to meet the ball players in action at sport. They know them only in notation sliding in dust and mind taking the game like fingers. It will be a surprise to this class of fans to find what a stylish gentleman lot of the mood stars compose the fall master of the National Negro League. Of especial interest is the instrumen- al because it will be encouraging to the boss who are straining every nerve and playing their talent to the limit at this present time to hand the pennant. The team of present is the best in the league and leads the league in batting. It is wonderful centerfielder. Our Charleston is at the top of all the scouts. With a healthy load. Charleston at the plate is the most feared man in the league. On the team also is another star who stands out in front. Joe Hewett. This tricky short stop is an knowledge of be one of if not the best players in the league. As an interpreter of signals, Job is the face of all opposing clubs. During the operation of the game he is a steady thunder, a fast folder and a tricky runner. With Charleston out in the field is Black well, the hardest hitting batter in the game and Dr. Budley who will pro- ally be lost to the foes after another year in the method college. The most picturesque performer on the infield is "Old Man McAdon, who the star finals agreed lost fall was one of the star first baseman, white or colored in the game." The leading pitcher is Drake, who has been almost unbeatable this season. Those mentioned add the entrances including President Mills and Manager Wallace will be the recipients of a test- imonial of appreciation by many died fans at dazzling Wednesday night. There will be music dancing and everything to eat and drink. The doings will start early and a sniff- time will be had until all are satisfied with the evening enjoyment. Rube Foster's, Chicago, American leaders in the National soccer league race for the pennant, will also also the testimonial as guests of the local club. Every layer in the city and all their friends are invited to the tigers' inaugural social round up All League Players clean up in Dayton series this week, taking all games with ease. Dayton is the first looking outfit that has shown Park this season. Sunday's was well pitched but loose play did not was Responsible for most VISIT ST. LOUIS' MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDEN 500 JAZZ LIGHTS ON THE DANCING PAVILION CHAUFFEURS' CAFE AND GARDEN 3133 PINE ST. JOE MARSHALL MGR "Gine The Giants" At JAZZLAND Wednesday Nite, August 31 CITIZEN FANS TESTIMONIAL TO THE ST. LOUIS GIANTS' BASEBALL CLUB Rube Foster's Chicago American Giants Will Be Guests Of The Local Team. ADMISSION 35¢ including Tax MAKE IT SNAPPY! THIS ONE NIGHT! of the scoring of the local Single Second saving Judd doubled to right and took three on McMee's gainful out. Charlie-Soley walked and side second Blackwell hit to right for two bays and Paulley and Charles- ton counted. Two runs. Strike out Kennett singled through the box. Hewitt sent a single to counter and Kennett took two and Seals the count's new third sacker hit to McMee and Hewitt was battled out by McMee to McMee in Wilson. Wilson throw past Hutt in an attempt to make a double play and when the tail rolled to the stand Kennett scored and Seals took second. Holt hit to McMee and when the latter throw how to force Seals faltered. Two runs. excellent running. With McAdoo and Chapman on Blackwell and a drive to center and show the half tee, a high bowed neck Rock tee. John Rinke scored a home run. One run fight in miding. Hewitt singled to tight and took third on Snakes' double to left. Hell switched a hit through the bow and the bags were drunk. Fun to McAdoo and Hell was a foul run. McAdoo to Wilson. In an attempt to make a double play Wilson throw past it and Snakes followed Hewitt over the plate. Two runs. Dayton scored its only run in the eighth. Ricks walked to start the muring Murray hit in Seahors who threw in second to Tore Ricks but Hawthorne hit the ball and both run hits were safe. Kelton had down a bunt which advanced the runners. McMahon pursued to Hawtut but Shoe hit 1pt Carry and Ricks scored the only run for Dayton. Score Dayton Maros 000 000 010-1-4 2 trailers 002 082 12v-7 11 1 Ravens : Kelton and Murray; Finne and Kennard Monday Dayton Fittley Hunt trailed. With a good chance to finish his second hit on the day. Wilson took third on a wild pitch. Colgate trailed on Ricks sangled to left an *Wilson counted* one run St. Louis, Fifth Bergen). Hewit, and Sagles singled. Bennett and Haw- tt counted on Sagles hit. Holt hit to the pitcher and Sagles beat the throw to third. Holt took second Drake hit gist to center and Sagles and Holt counted. Four runs. St. Louis, Sixth. Charleston doubled to center and shuttle third and scored when Carey let Murray's throw hit the strike. One run. Score Marion ..... 000 010 000 1 7 1 Grant ..... 000 014 008 5 6 1 Batteries. Harris and Murry. Drake and Bennett Tuesday Tuesday Davidin First running. McCain walked. Carey turned. Bennett tried to pick McCain, but first and throw the ball to right. McCain taking signal on the cricket. Murry was out Howard to McCain. McCain taking bird. Wingfield singled to right and McCain counted. One run. St Louis. Second inning. Blackwell singled to left and stole second and took third on Bennett's service. How McCain singled to the pitcher and he tried to Blackwell at the plate, but the throw was late. One run. St Louis. Third inning. Finner funnel. Dunley walked and stole second. McAhey tried out to Wingfield. Charleston doubled to cricket and Douley registered. One run. Daston F. Otto Imbing Wingfield and Hutt singled Wilson doubled to center and Wingfield scored. Hutt scored on a wild pitch Wilson taking third from where he scored on Kenton outfit. Three runs. 21 Lords Fourth Imbing Hewitt singled through Carey and side second. Hewitt side third. Seals walked and side second. Hott fired out to Wingfield in short left. Starks walked hitting the dors. Under beat a hit to Wilson and Hewitt scored. McAdoo fled to McClain and Seals surprised the Daston outfit by scoring after the Given By CHAS: CREATH'S JAZZ-O-MANIACS On The Magnificent Steamer Majestic catch Charleston hit to deep center for a hound run scoring behind Starks and Dunley. Blackwell walked and went to second on Rennett's single to left. Blackwell and Rennett worked the double seal and Blackwell counted when Cape let the ball get away from him. While Murry was arguing with the umpire Rennett stole third Six runs. St Louis Fifth Inning. Holt beat a hit to short. Starks was safe on Trev's low throw. Dunley angled to right and Holl scored. One run. St. Louis. Eighth Brook singled to left Charleston hit to. Hutt and when the latter threw to second to force Brooks, Wilson tailed to touch the bug and both men were safe. Black well doubled to right and Brooks and Charleston scored. Two runs. Score: Marcos. 100 200 000 - 4 8 2 Giants. 011 610 002 - 11 12 2 Bateson Keaton, Wingfield and Murry, Stark, and Rennett. JUNIORS 6. METROPOLITAN 2 The Y M M A Community Base Ball League is drawing to a close. It is almost anybody's flag at present. The Juniors came into their own last Saturday, in the game with the Metropolitans, winning 6 to 2. McNeal, the Juniors' pitcher who returned after a three weeks' illness, had a big day and his teammates batted, fielded and stoluses like veterans. McNeal struck out eight men, bad three assists, made a two-bagger and a home run. EVERY DAY AT THE "CHAUFFEURS" WE SERVE, BREAKFAST AT 6 A. M. "DINNER" AT 12 NOON—SHARP "SUPPER" AT 6 P. M., UNTIL LATE THE BEST 40c MEALS SERVED IN ST. LOUIS. 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