St. Louis Argus

An Exponent Of Truth and Justice MOTHER OF FAMED MEN DIES IN GA. ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 16—A well known colored citizen in this section with heavy expressions of sadness. Friday told the story of the life of his mother at 110 Boulevard De Kalb. The account was touching to all who heard it, especially when it was related how the mother, and ex-staye, had had reared one of the most famous families in the States. Five men, all holding high positions, and five daughters wedded to men of high station, remained to mourn the death. Neither the mother, Mrs. Camillia Hillman Hubert, 67, nor her husband, Mr. Zack Hubert, who is still living, was able to acquire an education due to adverse circumstances. But the parents had high ambitions for their children, and through vault efforts they were able to put them all on the "path" to learning and urged them on to the top. The youngest son, Theodore Hubert is the only one not finished his education and he is now a senior at Moorehouse College. There are four Huberts of Georgia who are now occupying high positions of service in different sections of the country. They are Z. P. Hubert, the president of Jackson college, Jackson, Miss.; B. Tuskegue, of or agriculture, Tuskegue Institute, Tuskegue, Ala.; John W. Hubert, Savannah; J. H. Hubert, executive secretary, Urban league; New York City; Moses Hubert, farm demonstration agent, Hancock County, Ga.; G. J. Hubert, pastor of two Atlanta churches and operator of a 600-acre farm, Theodore Hubert, senior at Moorehouse College. The five daughters are Beatrice Douthain, Jency Reeves and Lacy Bowling, of Chicago; Esther Hubert, of Tampa, Fla., and Mabel Warner, of Atlanta. EXTRADITED TO GA. FROM N. J. WINS FREEDOM Colored Man Was Accused Of Slaying Deputy, Feared He Would Not Be Able To Prove His Innocence. TRENTON, N. J. *Dec 16.*—The state of Georgia and its people are no worse than those of other states. Governor Clifford Walker of Georgia stated in a letter received Saturday by Governor Silizer of New Jersey, in referring to the southern state's treatment of colored persons. The letter followed the said trial and acquittal of Silias Parmore, colored, arrested near Brunswick, N. J., as a fugitive from Georgia, and extradited in spite of his plea against being sent back to Georgia for fear that he would be made a victim of "mob rule." Fear Extradition Parmore was sought on an charge of murdering a deputy sheriff near Iron City, Ga. When the authorities sought his extradition, he appealed to Governor Silizer, declaring that he was innocent of the charge, but that he feared if sent back to Georgia, he would be given a chance to prove his innocence. Parmore used every legal measure to stay in New Jersey, but a writ of habeas corpus was denied by Chancellor Banks, and Governor Silizer, after a bitterly contested hearing, ordered him extradited. Warns Georgia Officials Governor Silker warned the authorities in Georgia that Parmore must have a fair trial or 'there would never be another fugitive returned from New Jersey under his administration. Governor Walker, in his letter to Governor Silker, wrote that he was sure that the Executive would be 'pleased to receive official notice that Silas Parmore has been tried by a jury in Georgia, given a fair and impartial trial and found not guilty by a jury of twelve white South Georgia citizens. You will remember my assurance that he would be given such a trial, and the same has been recorded him without any pressure from this office or otherwise.' WIFE OF MOB VICTIM IS AWARDED DAMAGES WIFE OF MOB VICTIM IS AWARDED DAMAGES Associated Negro Press CHICAGO, Dec. 16—Mrs. Melvil Bell, wife of William Bell, whom a crowd of west side hoodlums lynch ed in this city two years ago, was sentenced to death. The city of Chicago Monday. She was represented by Attorney William Haynes. The St. Louis Argus FROE ADDRESSES LARGE AUDIENCE AT THE Y. M. C.A. Recorder Of Deeds, District Of Columbia Holds Rapt Attention Of His Hearers As He Tells Them The Duties Of Citizenship. A large and representative audience greeted Hon. Arthur G. Froe. Re-att the Pine St. Y. M. C. A. last Sun day afternoon. In discussing the subject, "Citizenship," Attorney Froe showed an extensive knowledge of the workings of our national government, the importance of the ballot and its proper use. He told his hearers that the sum total results of our petitions, orating and memorials have been almost the complete elimination of the Negro from participation in governmental affairs. The costs of lynching, residential segregation and Jim Crow wars were out, to the speaker as a milestone about our needs. Organization and confidence in race leadership were offered as a remedy. Frequent applause interrupted his line of thought when the big points were touched upon. The text of his address was as follows: THE CONSTITUTION "It is said that we have the greatest government ever founded by mankind, because of its representative democracy; and it is the first democracy that ever had a written Constitution. In article 14, section 1, the Constitution of the United States, it says that 'All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privilege or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law." "To my mind, to be a citizen of the United States of America is one of the highest, honors, and one of the greatest privileges that any man can claim. This representative democracy has stood the test of the ages, because it is based upon the theory that 'all men are created equal' that they are endowed with certain rights that can not be set aside or abrogated. The bestowal of citizenship not only imposes duties upon us, but it correspondingly and rightfully places us as attendant responsibilities, rights and duties. We must guarantee, in order to have the most perfect, and workable government, the cardinal principles as set forth in the Constitution—life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Continued. On Page 12, Column 3 TAKES HIGH HONORS AT MO. STATE POULTRY SHOW SPRINGFIELD. Mo. Dec. -12 At the Missouri State Poultry Show held in this city, the week of Dec. 8-12. C. A. Grey, local poultry fancier, was regarded as one of the best poultry breeders of the state, if not of the United States. On his string of dark cornish chickens, he won the following prizes: 1st cook; 1st young hen; 2nd rooster; 2nd and 5th hems. He also was awarded two out five special prizes; offered, which were as follows; special prize for best type female in the show; special prize for best pullet in the show; special prize for the best young hen in the show. There were over twenty-eight hundred (2800) birds cooped in the show, representing nearly every state in the U.S. and Canada. Very few prizes offered on hens were not won by Grey, which were the 1st and 4th. He had the honor or raising and setting the first prize bird before the show. He also sold the eggs that hatched the 4th prize hen. NEGRO YOUTH ENTERS CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST WASHINGTON. Dec. 14—Cortez W. Peters, winner of the Underwood Typewriter Diamond medal for sustained accuracy and speed in a timed test, competed for the World's Amaute Typewriter Championship in the twentieth annual, open-to-all, contest held in New York City, Saturday, December 12th. Mr. Peters is a graduate of the department of business practice of Dunbar Hight School; has won numerous medals and prizes for efficiency in typewriting; is the race pioneer in the World's Championship Typing Contest. He is a graduate of age 18. I. Wright of Dunbar faculty taught the youthful expert to typewrite and gave him intensive coached training preparatory to entering the championship event. Mr. Wright accompanied his star pupil to the contest. Theodore P. Hines, his typing "second" and Albert P. Scott, president of the Premier Shorthand School of Washington, were also in attendance. Published In The Interest Of Colored People ST.LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1925 POSTMAN FILES $100,000 SUIT IN FIGHT FOR HOME Nine White Neighbors Are Charged With Conspiracy To, Drive Him From His Residence. CASE GREW OUT OF ROW OVER N. Y. SEGREGATION Wealthy White Realtor Is First Of Those Named In NEW YORK, Dec. 16. As an aftermath to a series of attentions by whites to oust Samuel Browne colored letter carrier, and his family from their home in the aristocratic Casleiden district in Staten Island which culminated in a law suit and the indictment last August of several whites on a charge of conspiracy, the race citizen and his wife, Mrs. Browne, have just filed a complaint in the Richmond County Clerk's office at St. George in a suit asking $100,000 damages from nine white neighbors on the ground at the home of the plaintiff's position, the whites in the case have made vigorous denials of the charges. Biame Rich Realtor A wealthy white real estate dealer who is president of the Robertson Davenport Company and founder of the Castleon Hill Development, Museo Robertson, who lives in a mansion, next door to the Brown's' home, is the principal defendant in the suit. He was one of the six whites, five of whom were named, as "John Doss," who were indicted last August of conspiracy to drive the colored family from the neighborhood. It is believed that five of the nine named in the suit that waived the August. Those named by the, Mr. and Mrs. Brown in addition to Robertson, are Lewis M. Robertson, his son; Charles A. Price, Harry V. Carlier, Louis Spamer, Charles A. Kneizel, William Buen, John Schmidt Jr., and Edward Hess. Wanted a Home It was in the fall of 1923 that the Brown's took up their residence in a beautiful white mansion in No. 37 thirty-seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, for $8,500. With them, they brought their three children. They rejoined in the thought that they would settle down in their palatial home and enjoy the fruits of their labor with their family and live as peaceful quiet citizens. Browne, a six food, museumar veteran of the Spanish-American War was making a good salary in his employment in the government service. Mrs. Brown, a graduate of Columbia University, was also doing well as a public school teacher in to interrupt their "pride" censure in to interrupt their happiness. Almost with their coming, they were met by manifestations of disapproval from the white American citizens who were their neighbors. Abused For Two Years For two years the little colored family on Castleton Hill was made to know that they were not invited in the community. Various secrecy were used to induce them to leave and they would probably have gone, but for the awakening of race consciousness and pride, when they came to a realization that an effort was being made to force them to leave because of their color. It was then that they determined to hold their ground against all opposition, as Browne said, it was a matter of principle. Evidence of Plata Evidence of Plain When the family moved in, Browner was offered a office. Later he was offered $10,000. It was, according to Mrs. Browne, while this offer—representing a profit of $1,500—was being considered that a gang of six or seven men descended upon the property early one morning and destroyed some shrubbery and broke several windows. Since that time a patrolman has constantly been on guard. Robertson has been indicted and held in $400. The chief surprise was the mining of the eight other residents of Castleton Hill. The complaint charges specifically that the defendants conspired to have the mortgage on his house foreclosed, to have his insurance policies canceled, to have the attack made upon his house, which resulted in damage, loss of life and winnings, and to have him arrested from the Stapleton Post Office to some "other and remote" offices. Browne insists he was willing to sell the house for a fair price until intimidation tactics were employed and that then, he felt as a matter of principle, that he must not move. The National Association for the Advancement of Women decided to have stood back of him in the protest. Admit They Matte Muscow Robertson met emphatically Friday, all allegations in the complaint, as did the other eight defendants. The other eight men admit they had met to discuss the situation, but were not against Browne but had merely discussed the purchase of his property. All said that violence against him was the last thing they desired. A Klan Organizer Appointed Savannah Customs Collector M. O. Dunning Was First A Democrat But Forshok Davis When He Attacked The Klan. Coolidge Rewards Him With Position. Negroes Protest. WARNING The Argus Will Be Published Next Week On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 This will necessitate the Closing of the Newspaper Forms Earlier than usual. Out of Town Correspondence, Church Items, Display Ads and Classified Ads Must Reach the Office Not Later Than Tuesday Noon Local News Items will be Accepted Until WEDNESDAY, 4 P. M. The Argus Will Be On Sale By Newsboys and in the Storms Thursday Afternoon Preston, News Service WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. 16—Race politicians have sent protests to the publicists of the Democratic candidate of M. O. Dunning, to be the Collector of Customs at Savannah. The President's plan, in his message, for equal rights for the Negro was discontinued in Cady minds by his sending Dunning's name to the Senate almost simultaneously. Dunnig is an avowed leader of the year as a chief organizer in Georgia, according to the postmaster who idea began his nomination by the President as his political reward for going into West Virginia in the last campionage. The Klan for Coolidge and disqualified Davis. They predict the Klan is becoming a Republican adjunct and no longer the Democracies and point to this case as being the first test. When Mr. Coolidge was at Swamp scott, Dunnig called on him, then came to Washington and conferred with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews. A few days later Dunnig was designated as the new Col- HE'S AN INDIAN AND CAN MARRY WHITE WOMAN Va. Court Frees Man Held On Racial Integrity Law Violation When He Proves He Is Not Of Negro Race. RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 16—Because it was rumored that Ray Winn, a man with the features of an American Indian, was a Negro, he was put on trial here on a charge that he had committed miscengation by marryling a white woman while he was not of that race. The Husting County Court Friday after an exhausted hearing however, decided that he did not have Negro blood, and was satisfied with testimony that he was of Indian parentage. A breach of the new race integrity carries a 2 to 5 year sentence. Indian Considered Equal Indian Considered Equity Winn was the grand jury upon the allegation that he bore strains of the Négro race in his veins. The evidence, however, did not sustain that charge and the verdict meant that Winn was entitled to be considered upon equality with all white men, and that the marriage of Winn to Miss May Wilson last year was legal. Indians Testify Representatives of the State Bureau of Vital Statistics sought to show that Winn has colored ancestors. Numerous old residents of Kins, King William, and other counties in which Winn and his people were known, came forth as witnesses to support Winn's contensions that he had only Indian and white blood in his veins. Some of the witnesses were aged members of the Indian tribes of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey, who testified, that a grandfather of the accused was a white man and his mother a full-blooded Indian. Others went back in the past to show that some of his ancestors were Indians. Will Test Other It was a moment while the results of the Winn hearing settled the contention of the defendant, it is believed that other cases may be heard and each settled on its merits. Scorned Aetreos It was a case that Winn had been previously married and had six children who it was timidated had been the cause of disturbances in white schools in which they sought admission. The decision of the court will remove these objections it is said, and others of those who have labored under the impression that there might be a drop of Negro blood in the Winn's veins instead of Indian blood. Witnesses in the Winn case stated that never in their recollection, and some of them were over 80 years of age, had they known any CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX docr. Protests were entered then engorgizing that Dunning was first a MacAdoo Democrat who came to the New York Convention and left John W. Davis for Coolidge when Davis attacked the Klan. Dunning is said to have claimed the credit for swinging West Virginia, Mr. Davis home state to Coolidge and made this the basis for obtaining the Collectorship. The recent death of Henry Lipepin Johnson, a Massachusetts community man one of the most influential men in the South, reunited the G. O. E pattern problem and the Johnson organization protested Dunning's appointment as depriving it of patronage and added insult to injury, because of Dunning's Klan affiliations which he retains. He is said to have told the Treasury chiefs he would have to continue as a Klan organizer, as the salary of collector was not adequate. Nearly all Republican Senators received letters Thursday wherein they urge the defeat of Dunning's nomination. ALICE FOOLS THE FLORIDA KU KLUXERS Mrs. Rhinelander Rests At Home While The Klan Is Visiting Resort Hotels To Run Her Out. NEW YORK. Dec. 16—While members of the Ku Klux Klan were visiting Florida Hotels, looking for Mrs. Alice Jones Rhinelander, she eluded her pursuers by remaining quietly in New Rochelle, N. Y. Both her attorney, Lee Parsons PHOTO: Inked in the Florida states "Mrs. Rhlmelander has not been farther away from her home than New Canaan, Conn., since the trial" said Judge Swinburne. "I am not even sure she went there. She took a brief holiday with her mother, but I don't believe she left the state. She was due to return to New Rochelle Sunday. Friends saw her driving about the town Monday, she wouldn't be afraid. Florida because we want her in reach when her separation suit is started. The summons and complaint in that case have not been served on Rhlmelander. We are awaiting the disposition of Judge Mill's motion for a new trial in the annulment suit." "I give you my word," said Mrs. Grace Miller yesterday, "that Alice and mother have not been further than Connecticut, where they visited relatives. They made the tour in Alice's car." Lee Parsons Davis said that. If the Klan waits for Mrs. Rhlmelander and mother we would wait until the climate there becomes a whole lot colder." The grand jury at White Plains yesterday dropped the inquiry "into the charge that outside persecution had been exerted on a juror in the annulment trial in the interests of Rhlmelander. WEBSTER GROVES VOTES BIG SCHOOL BOND ISSUE The $10,000 bond issue for school purposes, voted by the people of Webster Groves, Mo., was carried by a huge majority, at a special election last Tuesday. The vote throughout the city was light, the largest being cast by the people in the neighborhood of the Doughton (colored) school. The bond issue provides for the erection of the second unit of the Frank Hamsher (Senior High School (white), and the erection of the first unit of the new colored high school. Hez Heck says "If honesty ain't born in a man, you can't force it into him by legal enactment." COLORED GIRL IS THE SOUTH'S REP. OF 250 COLLEGES Storm Of Protest Follows Election Of Howard Girl On Executive Board Of Nat'l. Federation. WHITE STUDENT NAMED AID. ANOTHER WITHDRAWS Organization To Deal With Opinions In Institutes Of Higher Learning, 16 Meet In Ann Arbor In 1926 PRINCETON, N. N., Dec. 16. When it was announced here Saturday, that Miss Mabel Holloway, Howard University had been elected by the members of the first national Inter-collegiate conference (representing students from thirty-nine States and 250 universities and colleges throughout the country) to represent the entire south on the Executive Committee of the body, names the University of Michigan near full support, followed, K. C. Kizer, representative of Louisiana State University withdrew from the conference because of the election of Miss Holloway. Several Universitys issued protests on the election. She remained in her office however. Ga. Student Named The National Student Federation grew out of the national collegiate World Court Conference. The original executive committee of seven met with four national officers and appointed five of seven other members who will complete the committee. Holloway was one of those named. Before the Conference adjourned it was voted to have two representatives from each of the seven districts of the country and Charles Greaves of the University of Georgia was selected to represent the four along with Miss Holloway. W. S. S. S. from Lincoln University at the conference. Student Welfare Body The purpose of the inter-college conference, was said to be: To form "a permanent organization of which the purpose, will be the formation of enlightened and militant student opinion on all questions of national and international importance. To crystallize student opinion of the entire country on the World Court, with the subsequent presentation of resolution to President Coolidge." The conference is sponsored by the Senior Council of Princeton, which appointed the National Executive Committee to arrange the details. Pass Resolutions The Conference passed a resolution urging that "artificial social standards, as evidence both in overemphasized featernity life and discrimination, between individuals on bases, other than individual worth," should be done away with in educational institutions. Another resolution was passed urging greater exchange of students between Eastern and Western universities on visiting scholarships and advocated that the present arrangement of exchanging students with European universities be amplified. The committee also urged a campaign to oppose the more militant academic stadium, was more vital than the classroom, which it said was widespread in American institutions. According to the votes polled at the conference 100,943 college students favored entrance into the World Court, but not available. The court administration at Washington, 7000 favored entrance on Senator Borah's reservations, and 10805 opposed the Court on any plan. POST-DISPATCH YIELDS POINT IN NEGRO'S FAVOR POST-DISPATCH YIELDS POINT IN NEGRO'S FAVOR Louis J. Mills, 2014 Lawton boulevard, former sergeant of Battery E-349th Field Artillery, and World War veteran, who saw service on the battle fields of France is happy in the thought that one of the fondest hopes he had nourished concerning his race in St. Louis has come true. Only a few days ago, it was noted that the Post-Dispatch, one of the foremost white dailies in this country, began the practice of using the capital "N" in printing the word "Negro" in its columns; and, where beforefore it has been the policy of that publication to refer to a woman of the race as "negress," the use of the word "woman" is now employed. This departure, by the Post-Dispatch from what the race has keenly felt as an injustice, was the result. Mills says, of two personal letters from him to the editor of that paper. A clipping from the Associated Negro Press was also enclosed in the letters Mr. Mills wrote, showing where Dr. William Pickens, field secretary, National Association for the advancement of Colored People, explained in a lengthy story why the word Negro should not be printed with a small "n," and the origin of the word "Negress." It is believed that the Post-Dispatch noting these facts, changed its policy in favor of the Negro. A Square Deal For Every Man 52 MINERS DIE IN GAS EXPLOSION Shock Felt For Miles. Problem To Take Care Of Families Of The Dead. Disaster Being Probed. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 17. A rigid investigation of the gas explosion which snuffed out the lives of miners last. Thursday in Overton Mine No. 2 of the Alabam Fuel and iron Company in the Cahaya fields south of this city; is being carried on. Nearly every man killed was the father of a good sized family. A problem has arisen in caring for the families of the dead. Victims of the Blast The dead who have been identified are: Rev. A. C. Collins, pastor of the White Hill Baptist Church; Charles Mitchell, Henry Cummings, Richard Sanders, Cliff Sanders, Fred Coleman, Clecero Jackson, Dick Prater, C. R. Collins, Will Vandiga, Claude Odum, George Thomas, Ike Hill, Glenn White, Dallas Harris, Simpson Boyd, Turner Williams, Ed Smith, Lonnie Williams, Gabe Powell, Rob Henderson, Will Fullbrook, Robert Bentley, Carey Jones, Charles Mitchell, Gordon Tolbert, Tom Lee Knight, Mamie Perkins, Roscoe Jones, Joe Jones, Will Robert Chapman. The terrific explosion that wrecked the fifth lodge of Overton Mine No. 2 just before noon Tuesday was so forceful that it was felt at Birmingham, eleven miles away. No living thing could have existed in the fiery interior of the mine. Full of Heroic Deaths Horrifying tales were told about the explosion. It was said that when the first two bodies (those of colored victims) were brought out after nightfall, the rush to identify them was so great police almost had to adopt riot tactics. When a lane to the undertaker's cart was established an old colored parson mounted a boulder and the crowd became silent. Then the parson raised his voice in Then the person raised his voice in that classic of the race: "Swing low, sweet charlot, Coming for to take me home." Hundreds of voices joined in the refrain. From then, the disorder cut, and the crowd became a weeping, peaceful throng. As each body was taken to the tent which served as a temporary morgue, police formed a line, saying: "Now come slow, two and two—you can see——" The pastor took his place at the head of the dead, and as some wife recognized the body of her beloved he stepped forward, placed his hands on her shoulders, and led her over murmuring: "It's God's will, sister—God's will." Race Hats Forgotten Racial differences were forgotten during the disaster. White and colored worked side-by side to save the entombed miners. Ambulances and surgeons were mobilized. The Birmingham Red Cross chapter sent its directors to take charge of the rescue work. Experts from the bureau of mines organized volunteer groups of workmen, who pushed into the cavern, seeking to release any living. 50 Voices In A Christmas Cantata At Y. M. C. A. Sunday "The King Cometh" A. Christmas Cantata in three parts will be rendered at the "Y" Christmas Service. Sunday December 20th, 4:00 p.m. This beautiful cantata will be rendered by the Summer Evening Chorus under the direction of the Music Director, C. S. Dr. John W. Macklor, of the Second-Presbyterian Church, Westminster Place and Taylor avenue, will deliver the Christmas message at this service. He will speak from the subject: "The Pilgrimage." To Bethlehem: The devotionals be conducted by C. Haworth, Secretary of the St. Louis Y. M. C. A. Dr. Edward L. Grant will preside. The public is invited. $10,000 IN DIVIDENDS TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF PEOPLES FINANCE CO. $10,000 IN DIVIDENDS TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF PEOPLES FINANCE CO. The Board of Directors of the Peoples Finance Corporation has declared its third annual dividend, the checks for which, will be ready for distribution December 22, at the office of the company, 2331 Market street, commencing at 9:00 a.m. The dividend this year, will be ten per cent, payable in two equal installments. Hereafter, dividends will be paid semi-annually. The officers and stockholders are obligent over the common dividend this year in view of the fact that the erecting of the new home and office building represents an outflow of a half million dollars; the profits from which, will revert to larger dividends to stock holders in succeeding years. It is estimated that the dividends this year will amount to nearly ten thousand dollars. PAGE TWO Society AND LOCAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTICE The Argus will be published on Thursday next week. Locals intended for these columns must reach the office not later than Wednesday 4 p.m. Centennial expects her members and friends Sunday. Adv. Allen M. Voorhies has moved from 3312 Morgan St. to 4022 Cook Ave. Dr. T. A. Curtis of 4459 Enright was host to the Bowles during the past week. Mrs. Daniel W. Bowles, of 4218 Cook was hostess to The Player's Club last Tuesday. Mrs. Geo. W. Buckner, of 4118 Enright, was hostess to the Alpha Kappa Sclerosis last Saturday. Miss Kathryn Harris, 4039 West Belle, is recuperating in People's Hospital after a severe illness. Mr. R. C. Jackson entertained The Euphonice Gloe Club of Summer High School, Friday evening, Dec. 11th. Mrs. B. B. Hawkins of Enright Ave., has returned to the city, after attending her father's funeral in Chester, Pa. Miss Aunie L. Voorhies has moved from 3312 Morgan St. to 905 N. Leon- ard, with Mrs. M. Newton, Ephone Jeferson 3825-W. Mrs. Hettle Monroe of 2830 Walnut street, the mother of Mrs. Mattle Goch, and a member of the First Baptist Church, is very ill. Rev. J. R. Williams will speak at St. Angel Baptist Church, Monday evening, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p. m. Rev. J. R. Transtell, Pastor. Mrs. Sallie Hill of 2656 Lucas ave- nue, will leave Thursday, December 24, for Chicago to visit her nephew, Isaac R. Bison for a few days. Miss Anna Crestwatte, 4209 W. Welle, had a few friends to a handkerchief shower last Thursday evening, for Miss Helen Armstrong. Mr. W. R. Brown of 4530 Garfield avenue, was called to Nashville, Tenn. en account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Brown, 2419 Herman street, that city. Mrs. M. Verona G. D. Seddon of 4269 Garfield avenue spent the week end in Chicago, Ill., where she was entertained by Mrs. Barbara Mills and Mr. Belton M. Murphy. Mrs. Eugene S. Barney of 2926 Sherdan avenue, entertained last Saturday evening in honor of her cousin, Miss M. L. Richardson and her brother Mr. Henry Shaw. Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, President of Baptist Theological Seminary of Nashville, Tenn., was the house guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Howard of 3732 Finey Ave. last week. Mrs. F. D. Turman, 2732 Finney, wife of Dr. F. D. Thurman and daughter of Rev. J. D. Howard is convalescing at Peoples Hospital, where she underwent an operation. Miss Sadie Greenleaf, soprano, will be the soloist at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday morning, and Mrs. R. S. McWorter, soloist Sunday evening, Dec. 29th. Dr. and Mrs. Edw. Davis of 4318 Ebright age are giving a reception on Sunday (termed at home, complimentary to the bride and groom, Rev. and Mrs. Noah Williams. Let your Christmas spirit aid in the St. Francis Charity Dance Tuesday evening Dec. 29, at the West End Hotel, Yandeyenter and Wide Belle, benefit of St. Francis' Home, Normandy, Mo. Invitations have been received from the Nomphila Club to a delightful function, which has been planned for the Christmas Holiday, period to take place at the Pythian Hall Monday night December 28. The affair will be format. Mrs. Jennie B. Vohrhies formerly of 1436 West Bele, mother of Miss Annie L. and Allen M. Milton E. Vohrhies, will depart for Cleveland, Ohio, to spend the winter with her son and wife, Mr and Mrs Orie Vohrhies. Mrs. Wm. White of 1424 Harris avenue and sister, Mrs Jackson were very much shocked over the sudden death of their oldest sister, Mrs E Robinson of Natchez, Miss. Mrs White has been confined to, bed a week from the shock. Dr. E. C. Shaw, of Shaw's Pharmacy, received the sad intelligence this week of the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Lillie Shaw-Porter at Dallas, Texas, following a surgical operation at Prairie View College, where she was teaching. Formal announcement was made, the availing of Thursday December 10, of the engagement of Miss Elsa Boyd, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. K. Boyd; Enlighten, to Mr. Otto A. Hicks, a railway mall clerk of 4369 Enlighten avenue; at a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O. McMahon of 4138 Weal Belle. The delightful news was cunningly enclosed in the lapless of the guests wraps, in exquisitely silvered nutshells. The names within, cleverly simulated the kernal. Miss Boyd is one of the teachers in public schools here, a popular favorite of the exclusive set, and a member of two or more of the leading clubs which has made social function worth while. The date of the wedding is set for February. The talk of the town, "that College Breakfast Dance." Adv. Mrs. Ila V. Bland of 010 Iron street, is home again after a serious operation at Barnes Hospital. We are looking for you Sunday with our present for Centenial Christian Church. Adv. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hurt of 1520 Goode avenue were hosts at a card party the evening of Friday In the past week. Mrs Mayna M. Polk, G. R. and B. See, Berenings of Jerico of Missouri Goode avenue spent a few days in Kansas City, M.J. on business this week. Mr. John Mahaley of 3135 Morgan street has returned from Little Rock, Ark., where he was called on account of the death of his brother, Dan Mahaley. The Ladies' Section of the Melbourne Alumni Association will give a whistle party and dance, Friday night, December 18, 1925, at Paradise Hall, St Scrabble and Hollomont tracks. Good music, Almission 35c. Adv. Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Gossin, of 4433 West Belle, will spend the two season as guests of their children. Mrs. Mazie Gossin will visit their daughter, Mrs. Mazie Gossin Galette in Oberlin, O. ; and Mrs. Gossin will visit their daughter, Mrs. Sue Gossin Stewart in Washington, D. C. DR. GRIGGS TO RETURN The Negro Baptist Ministers of the city, by the adoption of a report submitted to them by a committee at their meeting last Monday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, have generalized upon a movement called, "Up to Capacity Week," the object of which is to cause all the churches Sunday Schools and other auxiliaries to function up to capacity. Dr. Sutten E. Griggs to Speak Dr. Sutton E. Griggs of Memphis Teem, educator, orator and philosopher has been selected as Director General of the drive assisted by Ree J. L. Colorman, opening an amphitheater will at the Contra Costa Church Monday night December 25. On this occasion, Dr. Griggs will deliver an address pertaining to the status of the Negro race in the world and the causes of the ablictions of the race. His subject will be "Life. Above the Clouds." I will be his object to point out the need of the Negro race for means up to its full possibilities. Campaign to Follow Following the address by Dr. Griggs and institute will be conducted for the purpose of training workers, who in turn will train the masses of people with a view to developing the principles necessary for a life of cooperation. Movement a Bread One The movement is not confined to tupping circles nor in religions, at fairs simply. Arrangements have been made in the plan for the stine relation of the business and professional life of the city. Admission free Bring your church gift and your friend to Centennial Sunday. Adv. COLLEGE BREAKFAST SERVED During "The College - Breakfast Dance", at the West End Hotel on Xmas morning from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. there will be a special breakfast served in honor of the college set, from s to 9 a.m. A special singing and dancing will be featured in this hoof. To take action and good service, make or phone Your reservation now as a large crowd is expected. Adv. APPEALS FOR HELP To the Editor of The Argus. MORRIS OF THE ARTS. Will you recommend me by publishing this letter in your valuable paper? I am a settled woman, sick and unable to work at present. Myrait is past due. I have no food, coal, shoes, coat nor money. I will be very thankful for any assistance. May God bless you. Mrs. GEO. B. McKay. Shirt Show Friday, Dec. 18 The Independent Manufacturing Co. manufacturers of men and women's wearing apparel, will hold a shirt show and factory demonstration Friday evening. December 18, at 23238 Market street. Daniel Turner will be present to demonstrate his new shirt invention. There will also be on display overalls and jumpsers, dresses, aprons, caps and other articles manufactured by the company. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission free. A TRIP TO OUR FATHERLAND See the Queen of Ethiopia at the Eastern Star Baptist Church, 36 S. Leonard Ave., Monday night, Jan. 11, 1826, under the assemblies of the Schoir Chair. Admission 15c. Mrs. Hattie H. Press. Rev J. H. Smith, Pastor. Watch Who? "The Don Roy Boys" coming out in 1926 in fall. Samuel Lewis, president: Earl Browning, reporter. — Adv. ANTICHO B. Y. P. U. CONVERTION Will hold its second Quarterly Institute at the Leonard Baptist Church 36 South Leonard avenue, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 p. m. All Junior Unions will participate on the program. Christmas program will be rendered. Elaine Sydnor. Press; Lucille Cook Brown. See ANNOUNCEMENT The Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Society, will have their Thanks Offering and Prazer Service at Samaritan M. E. Church, 4168 West Belle, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20th, at p. 9. M. Miss Arsanian, 30th, at p. 10. M. Miss Greg Groves, will be the speakers. All friends are invited. Free lunch served society. Rev. A. J. Reynolds, Pastor THE ST. LOUIS,ARGUS,FRIDAY,DEC.18,1925 WASHINGTON, DEC. 14—The first annual convention of the Federated Colored Catholics of the United States was held in this city last week. This organization was undertaken in response to the carnest and pressing demand for a closer union of all colored Catholics, in order to gain three conference and discussion a clearer understanding of the needs and to work out the most effective cooperation leading to their solution. It aims to federate all Catholic organizations and individuals, of the race into one comprehensive organization, and to focus their attention upon the single purpose of improving the condition of the Catholic Negro temporally and spiritually. Rev. Father Theobald, a colored priest from St. Paul, Minn., attended the convention and celebrated the big mass of St. Joseph's Church Mass in the occasion of the day of the convention, the success of which was largely due to the efforts of Mr. William M. Prater, Executive Secretary of the Federated Colored Catholics of the United States. National Resale Contest C. C. Williams is participating in a National Resale Contest, in which there are 122% all parts of the United States. If he wins, he will he sent to. New York and back to. Salesman's Convention in January. Intends To Win Everybody who buys a washing machine from me, while this contest is on, will receive $10.00 in cash; or $10.00 for finding a person who will buy one. Old machines will be traded in for cash. Write at once for $10.00 Christmas present. C. C. Williams, headquarters Pine St. Y, M. C. A., 2846 Pine St., St. Louis, MO. Three classes of people are asked to send their name and address, at once: 1. People who intend to ever buy a washing machine of any kind. 2. Every laundress who works out in public. 3. Persons who know of some one who needs a washing machine or who is goin to get one. C. C. Williams was the first Negro salesman for the Famous-Barr Co. He has made a success that will allow other Negroes to work there as salesmen. The race's co-operation has caused Williams' success. Drs. Herriot And Peters Delegates To Kappa Conv. Dr. s. C. E. Herriot and J. J. Peters have been elected delegates from the St. Louis Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity to the National Convention of the organization, and opens in New York December 26. Dr. Peters is Polemarch of the local chapter. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Vesper Services, Sunday, December 20th at Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A., 709 N. Garrison Ave. 4:15 to 5:45 P. M. under the auspices of the Industrial Department. Pantomine, "Holy Night" under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Shelton. Christmas Story by Mrs. E. R. Livingston. Community Song led by Mrs. Hattie O. Smith. Come out and bring a friend. CHRISTMAS PARTY BIG CHRISTMAS: PARTY! Christmas in other lands at the Phyllis Wheatley W. Y. C. A., 799 N. Garrison Ave. December 30th, S to 10:30 P. M. There will be games, stunts and refreshments and a jolly good time for all. Come out and **bring your friends. Everything free.** WEIL CLOTHING CO. OFFERS CUT PRICES FOR XMAS The Well Clothing company comes to the front with a special low price sale of Christmas clothing for men and boys, which means a saving of forty percent. The policy of this firm is to purchase clothing in large quantities and sell for cash at a small profit. They appreciate the patronage of the Argus readers and give courteous service. Their advertisement will be found on another page in this issue. WARNING SCHOOL PUPILS TO SING CAROLS The Waring School pupils will visit the downtown neighborhood and sing the Xmas Carols next Thursday evening. They will visit the district from Jefferson to Compton on Market, Laclede, Lawton and Pine. Residents, who desire to donate to the Children's Aid Society, will make it known to them in person or use the traditional method of placing a candle in the window. THE SECOND BAPTIZING AT CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY-NIGHT The Soul-Winning Campaign recently held at the Central Baptist Church by Dr. Geo. W. Becton with the Gospel Feast Party closed with a glorious performance of our own Lord and Master, also many wonderers were re-chanted and united with the churches of the city for service. As an aftermath of this great gospel feast; there were many who came forward: last Sunday morning and joined the church after listening to a glorious message delivered by Pastor Gee. E. Stevens. The glorious message were baptized by Pastor Stevens last Sunday night; and our second general baptizing will take place next Sunday night. Pastor Gee. E. Stevens will deliver the message this coming Sunday morning. We gladly welcome everybody. On December the 28th, 1935, Dr. Sutton E. Griggs of St. Andrews Anglican Church in the main auditorium of the Central Baptist Church. The general public is invited. On Wednesday evening, December 16, Mrs. Emily Luces, 423a W. Lucky street, entertained a number of her friends with a very pretty party. The home was beautifully decorated with the holiday colors, which added to the occasion. While the guests were partaking of a most delicious luncheon, Mr. Geo-Lyona, in a most befitting manner, announced the marriage of his cousin, Mrs. Emily Luces, to Mr. Solomon H. Martin, which took place last week. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are prominent members of Mr. James A. M. E. Church where the brids served as clerk for a number of years and the groom as trustee. The happy couple are at home, 423a W. Lucky, receiving the congratulations of their many friends. HAND MADE PICTURE Look! Here! is a picture, "The Birth of Our Saviour in Bethlehem," painted by Morton Thomas, 3821 St. Ferdinand. Sale price $25.00. Good for some church. Don't miss seeing it; nothing like it ever painted before. We, the officers and members of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church take this method in expressing to our friends both white and colored who will help us, that any stress helped to make our two unhappy annual free Thanksgiving Dinner a great success. We have not words of gratitude to express how much we appreciate our friends for their splendid cooperation. We use the term friends, for you compiled to our request, in a needy time, ( a friend in need is a friend indeed.) We also thank the kind ladies who spent the night, preparing food for the poor and those in prison. We also thank the good brothers who used their automobiles to deliver the baskets. Five Fifty-foot tables were stretched across the basement part of the church and hundreds were fed at the church. More than two hundred baskets were delivered and all of people were unable to attend. Many words of thanks were sent back to us by the sufferers. It gave us new courage and a double deemulation to continue each year with the co-operation of our many friends who so willingly helped us to help others. Sunday, December 20th, is Women's and Mens' Day at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, and we are asking every church in the city that can, to come and spend the day with Pleasant Green Baptist Church and give us your loyal support. The Fourth Sunday, in December is Memorial Day at Pleasant Green Baptist Church at 3 p.m. All families who have had the pastor, Rev. J. K. Parker to attend the funeral of your loved ones during the year of 1825, are requested to be present Sunday, December 27th, 1825. You may be invited to participate in this Annual Memorial Service. Rev. J. K. Parker, Pastor, Hazel McKnight, Clerk. At *Pythian Hall*, on the night of the *Maharachy Dance*, a lady's blue silk umbrella, Finder please call Delmar 709# or Fremont 0411, Mrs. Edw. L. (grant) INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing the whoreabouts of James Bailey, husband of Mrs. Grace Bailey, Omaha, Nebraska, business plus office. Business vital importance. Adv. INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Rivers Anderson, wife of Anderson of Chicago, may identify the Argus office. Business of importance. Adv. INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Edward Hunter, formerly a coachman for D. R. Francis, and was in St. Louis in 1920, notify the Argus office- Adv. DAY NURSERY REPORT The Day Nursery Organization, 522 South Jefferson Ave., wish to thank their many friends for their assistance and ask that they pay the Nursery a visit. The following is a report for the month of November. Cash Bal. on hand Nov. 1.....$ 290.00 Rent from 2nd floor.....25.00 Donation from Mrs. E. J. Clopton.....24.45 Donation from Mrs. J. Fox.....5.00 Donation from Friends.....2.05 EXPENSES For Rent of building ..... $ 75.00 Salary to Matron ..... 50.00 For Equipment ..... 63.51 Leaving a Bal, on hand ... $ 15.79 Sincerely yours, Mrs. A. R. Garner, Mrs. W. E. Moore, See'y, Mrs. W. C. Bridge, Pres. WYATT'S LUNCH ROOM Now open, Wyatt's Lunch Room at 21st and Chestnut St., S. E. corner. Everything good. Real down-home food for small price. Home made plugs. Price for meal 15c and up. Special plate lunch 25c. One-half half chicken. 50c. Meals served from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Adv. AMBROSE BASS DIES Ambrose J. H. Baas, who conducted a job printing business in this city for many years, died at his home, 2827 Market street, Thursday morning, after an extended illness. The funeral will be held at Bernea Presbyterian Church, Sunday at 1 p. m. Colored people are taking an active part in bringing the 1925 Christmas Seal Campaign to a triumphant close, according to Mrs. Gordon Simpson, chairman of Movie Night. Not only are the young girls and women volunteering to sell the seals and buttons, but the movies, schools, churches and other organized colored groups are sponsoring the sale. Movie Night, at which time seals and buttons were sold in the lobbies of the theaters, was celebrated Saturday night. Mrs. Simpson had charge of the campaign at the Booker Washington Theater, while Mrs. Wann directed the sale of the Star Wann directed the sale of the Star Wann were assisted by the following young women: Misses Elizabeth Gross, Golda Crutcher Idabel Bowles, Melba Flickin, Maud Oswald, Amanda Vincent, Ruth Crowell, Virginia Rowan and Margaret Cannon. All colored schoole including day, night and special, joined in the campaign on Tuesday, holding a special sale on that day. Each school had its own chairman and of volunteers who promoted its sale, and there was great rivalry as to who would have the most successful campaign. The list of schools with their respective chairman and amount of money received from the sale last year is as follows: Bannaker, Mrs. Edward Wittiams, $158.88; Ava and Tamar, Mrs. E. J. Strahan, $25; Delaney, Mrs. Nathan Howard, $28.20; Dessailas, Mrs. W. H. A. Barrett, $4.82; Dumas, Mrs. B. H. King, $15.95; Garnett, Mrs. R. Dixon, $5; L'Overture, Mrs. R. C. Hasken, $13.85; Marshall, Mrs. A. B. Key, $7.50; Simmons, Mrs. A. 16. Mrs. A. W. Craddock, $3.78; Waring, Mrs. M. C. West Belle, Mrs. W. W. Trice, $3.61; Mrs. I. C. James, $13.29; Lincoln Continuation, Miss Cheo Morrinson, $8; Lincoln Day, Mrs. Fern Moore, $20.53; Mongomery, Mrs. M. A. Hedgeman, $6.00; Summer High & Teachers' College, Mrs. Wm Moseley, $21.15; Bannaker, Night High School, Mrs. F. P. Stafford, $23.08; Summer Night High School, Mrs. J. T. Breedlove, $27.70; and Lincoln Night School, Mrs. S. Robinson. All the money-raised from the sale of seals and buttons among colored people is kept in a separate fund, and spent on health projects among colored people. The two outstanding features this last year were the new open air school for underweight colored children the three treatment by the traveling dental clinic of the Tuberculosis Society of all colored children in rural schools who had defective teeth. GIVE XMAS CHEERS TO KOCH HOSPITAL INMATES There are 50 colored inmates in the Koch Hospital for consumption at Koch, Mo. Last Christmas they were cheered by a small group of colored citizens who visited them under the leadership of Atty. A. Burgess. The patients are cared for and looked after by white persons and even white preaches bring them their religious teaching. It is said that they are very happy when one of their own race pays them a visit for they not only love their own people, but they like to feel that they do not have to look to another race for every bit of charity. They want to know that their own people feel most in their place. The Christmas it is hoped that in the lonely confines of Koch Hospital will not be forgotten by their the race men, women and children colored brothers. RUTH SHELTON PLANS BIG CHRISTMAS PLAYS RUTH SHELTON PLANS BIG CHRISTMAS PLAYS Ruth Shetton is planning a big Nunas for you. On Monday night, December 28, go to Lane Tabernacle and see her new comic drama, "The Saving of John Simpson." Plenty good wit and humor, mingled with pathos and tears. On New Year's night, January 1 under the auspices of St. Paul Mite Missionary Society, "her three acts of Mr. St. Paul." Begin the new year with good clean amusement, "Mr. St. Paul," the drama, is written in three acts and full of church life. See Mr. St. Paul's neighbor friends. Rev. Union Memorial, Rev. Tabernacle, Rev. Presbyterian, Rev. All Saints and his brothers, St. James, Quinn, St. Peters Bethel, Ward, Luke and Matthews, all have their share in making this a wonderful drama. The drama begins at 8:15 p.m. There will be plenty of time to go to the frostie after the play if you like. Buy your tickets now, 35 cents. Mrs. Shelton's prize play, "The Church Fight," will be published in the March Issue of the Crisis, which comes out the latter part of February. —Advs. Chicago Artists Give Joint Recital At Metropolitan Miss Mable Sanford Lewis B. M. (pianist) and Miss Anna Gray Carr. (lyric soprano) appeared in join recital at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening Dec. 10. It was the young Chicago artists first appearance in this city. They rendered a brief program, in which certain promising qualities were evidenced. Miss Lewis displayed wonderful master of technique. She gave intellect, gent interpretations. Miss Anna Gray Carr possesses a voice of natural beauty. Her singing show a refined sense of understanding. Her tonal qualities were good, she is especially strong in the higher ranges. Miss Lewis and Miss Carr are both graduates of the Chicago Musical College. Miss Lewis won a gold medal in music. She is the number of scholarships from the school. The latter has traveled through the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana on concert tour. THE TALK OF THE TOWN, POWELL'S MUSIC SCHOOL POULTRY RABBITS O'POSSUMS COONS If You Want Fresh Dressed Poultry For The Holidays or Any Other Days VISIT HAGERTY'S STAND 100 and 101 Phone Central 0739 NEW UNION MARKET "PORO" DINING ROOM for Ladies and Gentlemen Wholesome Food Deliciously cooked—Attractively served Moderately priced. Dinner Parties and Banquets a Specialty Bakery Products for All Occasions PORO COLLEGE Building 4309 St. Ferdinand Avenue St. Louis, Mo. A DANCE, A SHOW AND THE BIGGEST XMAS MORN OF YOUR LIFE Pleasant dreams, a good night's rest and then "that College Breakfast Dance".What a Xmas morn for anyone! Announcements concerning this big affair are being sent on daily. The dance is given in honor of the returning college set, starting promptly at 6 a. m., and continuing, till 11 a. m., Xmas morning at the West End Hotel. A Yule-tide quartet, Four high class entertainers and Chas. Creath's orchestra with special arranged music are the specialities for this glorious morn. Messrs. Geo. Ramsey and Geo. Cockran, those two delightful entertainers, will be at their best to entertain you on this morning with their singing and dancing act. Special Xmas Breakfast From 8 to 9 a. m. in the dining room, a special breakfast will be served during which time you will be warmed with the delicious and best concoction in the city. Misses Bertha Burles and Gladys Williams have charge of the management and program. Get up early, come eat breakfast with the crowds, where you may enjoy the biggest Christmas morn of your life. Adv. New Principal Addresses The Parent-Teachers Ass'n WEBSTER GROVES, Mo., Dec. 14 —On Thursday Dec. 10 the Parent- Teachers' Association of the Mark Twain school held a meeting of all the principals of Webster Groves. Add- resses were made by Sup't W. A. Gore and Mr. H. S. Davis, principal of the new colored high school that is being established in Webster Groves. The audience was very attentive to the address of Mr. Davis and at the close went on record, being in favor the idea the is trying to over. The address has caused much favorable comment throughout the city and everybody is looking forward to a rapid development of the new high school. LANE TABERNACLE SMILED UPON The Community Welfare Department of Lane Taberchacle C. M. E. Church at Newstead and Enright avenues, will be honored by having Rev. Ian Lee Holt, pastor of St. John's Church, as their speaker on Tuesday evening, December 22, at 8 p.m. in connection with a benefit program for the unfortunate. Dr. Holt is nationally known as a preacher and speaker, and it is a great treat to have him speak upon such occasion. Our unfortunate brother and our duty toward him is the aim of the Welfare Department, without regard to church or belief. The question with this department is: Does humanity need help? Tickets are now being sold for $140 each for relief of any such people. Help yourselves by hearing Dr. Holt. Help your fellowman, by buying at least one ticket and God will bless you the more. Welfare Department of Lane Taberchacle Church. Rev. U. W. Evans. Pastor. WEST END COSTUME CO. 2023 Olive St. Costumes for all occasions. Phone Bomont 457. The following branches taught: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophones, Harmony and Composition, Special course in the modern Jazz and syncopation, 1932 Division St. or Chaufeur's Cabaret, Bonnont 955. 9. p. m. to 3. s. m. (11.1.2) VIOLIN Mandolin, Guitar, Bailg; Tangh' $1.00 Per Lesson Instruments Sold, Exchanged, Repaired and Leased on Security Putnam, 1121 N. Leonard Expert White Teacher (10.2.5) SHAVE WITHOUT A RAZOR Magic Shaving Powder will give you a clean, healthy shave without using a razor. It will also remove razor hair from your face. Get it from your druggist or department store or send us 30c in stamps for a half pound can by mail postage paid, enough for 15 shaves. Announcement Dr. R. C. Huskell, former superintendent of St. Louis City, Hospital No. 2, announces that he has entered into private practice and is better ever to serve his former patients and the general public. Office S22a N. Jefferson (S. E. corner of Jefferson and Franklin avenues). Phone Jefferson.0836. Residence 3339 Euright Decl. 2641-M Why Pay 75c For A Crimp That's Gone Over-Night? When You Can Get A GENUINE MARCEL That's Guaranteed For 10 Days To Two Weeks For $1.00 "MY WAVE IS LIKE THE POLAR WAVE" Mrs. Pearl Keith Ambrose 2302 Market. Up Stairs. Phone Locust 2847-W (The Mme. C. J. Walker System) "MILLINERY" HAND MADE HATS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Open 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. Order Now For Holidays Call-Bomont 407—Appointment 2836 Olive L. H. Schwartz Snows College FOR SALE BUNGALOWS TWO BRAND NEW 4 ROOM MATT BRICK BUNGALOWS With Sanitary Baths, Pumice Electric Lights and Garage, All Modern in Every Respect Located in the Pinet and Highest Part of St. Louis County, and in Only High Class Restricted Col Sub-Division in or near St. Louis. Small Down Payment ULYSSES S. BOLEN 4424 West Belle DELMARE 5204 J LTRY SSUMS COONS Pressed Poultry For The or Days SIT ap DARD, ERIDAY, DRE. 18, 1925, fon SS a _PAGE THRE. I VT » Afternoon At PYTHIAN HALL 1 LADHES! DAY T 1e Keystone Boys “and Night Dance sass DEC. 25 FREE Beony Washington's Six Aves 3 , + Matinee 2To 7—Night8Tok FRE! ee =e § % ae See ee IMPORTANT To: Chups The: Argus. will: be. published on - Piursday next week, Be sure to send in your club notes, for the next tssue, not Inter than Wednesday noon, THE PARAMOUNT Boys” ‘The Pardmount Boys fet with’. “MeNeely, Tuesitay ovening to hold hele serikanfual-élection of omcors, ‘hamely; Wm, Nichols, President, Deu Hutt, Sec; B. Bradly, Treas; G. Parker,-Business Mgr.’ After ¢he glection ‘the former. plans for . the Xmas Dance at West End Hotel was discussed and arrangements for the danée‘were completed; after securing ‘Willie Austin Novelty Orchestra with ity well known tlot of music espect- ally for the Paraniouits Xmas night Des. 25th... 'Tho:,same gayty. will be had as yéu have always’ rad. at the Paramounts. Ximas-aftalrs; At 10. p. m. the: ballot was spread and Mr. A. McFadden was chosen as. a membat of the: Paramount - Social Club ‘The Meoting “adjourned to meet with Deé Hutt, 3129 Brantner Place: : E. McNeely, Reporter. nspt_ your aoe Dee. Riad mort ot SBE E een Sh re ‘THE MQSS ROSE SOCIAL ‘The Moss Kose Social Club held it: regular meeting. at_ tho” realdenco -o irs F. Holloway 44320, West Bolle After the.routine of business the club was served a duinty repast by. the hostess. Tha club adjourned to, meat ait the residence of Mrs. Wim. Jobn- ‘son, 3045 Lanibatn Ave..Jan, 14, 1926. Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Pres, “Mrs. J... Peterson, Reporter. The “Oxeh Boys” held: thelc rex: ular meeting at. the residences of Mr. Albort Davis 1027 N. Lottingwell-Ave. Tuesday, Dec. 15 th. The main to. pic of the evening was the Xmas tree Dance, this. coming Tuesday evening ‘at Pythian Hall, music by Fate Mara: ble and his 9 piece orchestra. After all: business was. transactad, the club’ was served” a (wo collrse” luncheon by. the hostess ‘a the Okeh style. EL VENO BOYS The Et Tend Boys held thelr last meeting at the residence of Mr. Her- gM Reese. Next meeting to, be held atthe residggeaot Me! Donald Wil: son. eye Floyd Keene, Pres.; Donald. Wil- son, “Reporter. , THEOKEH BOYS Meet tis at Chauffeurs Club this Tuesday” aight, A Charleston Can- test after Pythian Hall Dance. The whiners awarded gold prizgs. Don't forse ag aie. * A singing and dancing - whirlwind, “Ramsey and Cockrell” at “That, Cal lege Breakfast Dance.” \ Ad. re RARINELLA GIRLS. ‘The Marinella Girls met Tuesday night, December 15, at the residence of Mrs. Vente Roper, 4362” Enright. Next meeting at the residenés of Lo- Fetta Decatur, 2726 Adams. Sep NOTICE Wo." ihe undersigned, wish to. an- nounce to the publie that we,are not giving any secial function” during the holidays, also that wo are the original La Paloma Girls; Julia Horo Lillian Wilkins, Irene Hawkins, Ru- by Walker, Blla Mae Walker, ‘Ailfe Mac Jones, Lillian Reld, Hthel Cayto, ‘Dorothea Scott, Theodosia Scott, Vek mia Alford, Mollie Branch. Signed: La. Paloma. Girls. > Ethel Cayto, Reporter. i Aay. ork! “Look! Look! ‘The Mar. inella Girls’ dance of the yoar, at the realdence of Miss Catherine Sims, 2902 Pine, Dec. 28. , ‘Adv. ‘the Witiue Gon Ciao eet im tte Tegular meeting at 317 South 23rd Street -at the home of Mrs, Sarah Jorner: After the routine of busi Hess was transacted, delicious. ro- freshments were scrved. The mect- ing ten adjourned. Mattie Perkins. President, ‘Sarah Jarier, Secretary. We. the Ei Datla Boys, will feature a Pay Day Daneg'’, Tuowlay, Jane tary 5. 1920 at Pyehian anditurium, me * Ady. Don't A SOS i aie Ball, civeit at’ Pythian Hall, New Feat ve, is the date, come at 8 and stay tlil late. Muste by Chas. Creath, himself. ? end New Years night with Ge Revelers at Pythian Hail. 2 2 a —Ady. ANNOUNCEMENT ‘Jou Moveler Girts wish to announce their second anak New, Years dane: ‘At Dyt'inn. Hall, January 1. from ight ‘tii late. Admission 35 cents. Saar Wintel ter Ge Hawallin Boys. “se Cottey awe na Mo . (PRIENDLY MID SOCIAL The tash meetin af ths #rigndly Ala Soeint Club was. eld, Thanksgte- Ing. whoa the home of Bro, HL & Jones, 8303 Merzan ~reet. was tirong- fed with members. mud felends Haten- Any to xwest Tinkseiving melodies Sid thrills of Master ca Alvord voice. ms, le relates!. the story of, the origin of Thanksgiring. After the beautiful progrom. was reuiered. 2 delicious turker dimmer was served. Brerrbody enjoyed hamselves anil we to -@bumier of ra present: “bext meeting Wilh be with Mr. Ep We liz anti, 2 _Cxriation, lene. Matt A at tee eer _SHIRT SHOW “IND FACTORY DEMONSTRATION found a now civilizatios, and save a Face by:detiow, spevea amt song. Coneurrliig with Mike Hints state iueut, Miss MeEImy (white), get eral seéretary of tho St. Louis ¥ AW. (Cee expressed thee ope. Ut Ake new efyittzatt-n would soon reach St Louls. i : Miss Itind returned” to New" York ‘Tawsdayy alive baving spent several weeks im th soathwest nthe jter est of te Y. W.C. A: program among colors gigs. In St. Laut sug wax the guest Tot the’ Payllis Wheatley Branch.” = “© Mewyacwere se se. sc. Cee |. OONVITLE. Mo Dew. ith. My. Feturties 8s Tvichiwn, a ity ne suri otden ot house re ng Tin Biman tz i iggh ee an hated "Thupeiny. Weevmte a {he Morgane St “Iuapwiee cpa “Me. Htehison Was bor and rear ja Boned ana woe eae al with whonr he came tin contact. Me was iit for tive months. Mi <ut ferifi was greit, bat he bore it Fatiently, gud. never’ grew weary uf foiling His mug fiekion wht an Chore, win altted hl contieeente Mbat great Mines ihe Master hid Mowe for bla ie wit ha eset udssed Mong thé ontut-town friends wis atfvoded..the: tunernt were Men tos the Merede of St Laue Ma st eiiectneaee op eae ai Aaa Aire galls ables er eee Ee Rae ee WA ae Mes Mary Hutebisnn, wife: Messrs, Jae Hadi Choe Sean ia ee ‘Cora Tiel! Rall tuugitoes Lente Mi weys brother: Vigrinia =. Ball, jsrant dahter Me. Elin hai aa aid Mrs Elizabeth Hutchison, aletngis- ra WN. A. A.C. P. NOTES ‘The Branch held its rst ‘meeting at Metropolitan ALM. EL Zhou Chures, Monday eveniug. December 14. This Was the beginning of. “a serles: of miss meetings to-be hell {Gee Lameh Detanee rind erat national body and the local braneh. MA very pcan ae iconine' anit enike, were ease, Tawyer Homer Puiige: Ree Tae ioe De ea eee ae Maswelly as wen an Sash Ree. which were very spirited and en. Sarnate ‘Ata starter for tho fund, $261.85 wos Tealized. Severs] gaye their tamiea te desirous ee hgh aa Ihlng aid cor tee rama fiat oe are typed ta, tol: rhe Branch tera Ite monthly meet ing fat Thursday. “The Foray ae ducted.-by the. Branch, has” stirred the membership-to come out. . Mr. Edw. L. Snyder of the ‘Liberty Life innirance Cor treeeniel te one ack “Becta parte ats ont Nonracs iave. inteeneatnt «a Raper ot Nemeee RLieh the UPty (OF OUNEE aL iiteelo€ the Drukek? aad were te friends to attend. r HE Scat” Chhsasas prideuh.— te the No A. A. Go P., and help the or- fealatients ta vor The Inter-denominationa eo Seg eee mae Ministers’ Council Speaks Tho Interdenominational Mtnis- ters’ Counell representing the va- Hlous . Congregations, Pastors an’ Ministers of the elty do hereby earn: estly request the Board of Aldermen not to pass the BIN Iecating City Hospital No. 2 so ageto assnclaty it with Hospital No, ‘1. We most Jcarnestly. and urgently — proves! against locating Hospital No. 2 on jor near the grounds of Clty Hospital No. oe We did not ask for the prosent separate arrangements, but. since it haw-proved to bea benefit to us, we believe, that it will be a matter of Injustice to our group to deprive us of a separate institution in_which we may have out own nurses, in- ternes and staff physicians, 3 Knowing human nattrevas we do. wo feel that at some future period if Hospital No. 2-should.-bo-tocated oy or near the grotinds, of No.1. {t is possible we'may-be deprived of the right to be served by our own nurses and physictans. ‘Phere fs un idea prevalent among the colored citizens that their siek Would he made subjects of experl- sont more OF: less In a Hospital No. 2 manned ontirely by a white staff. ‘This feeling. will, naturally produce adverse ‘eonditjons in an institution for colored patients located on oF hear the grounds of Hospital No. 1: and it will jaitigate against the success of colored nurses, internes, and physicians in an institution thus located. s : Im conclusion we appeal to the Board ot Aldermen to stand by the Vote of citizens aid tax-payers who have already expressed their wishes ‘a, thie matter,-and fake; into--com- sideration your fornier “decision — to build Hospital No. 2 separate: and distinet from No.2. c We strongly | feel that | economy practised th’ this instance! is. «ain- justice to our citizenry. Respectfully submitted, "HLH: Jackson,’ President," 'S. Je Naame: Seckotnsy.: re EIGHT TURKS TE GATuEn TuaW GIVE UP EEE CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. is. — The Angora. ‘goverument ts deter mined. that Turks shall ‘wear hats. arrving out the “recent | onder gainst the ancient Fes headdress the Agora tadependence trtbuna ordered vetghtsinw tae opdeerdcweeribenae i i -HAWANIAN BOYS © ‘The Hawallay Bors Soctat Clute met ab the residence of Mr, Chas. Pillars; 8808 Windsor past. After the trans- action of business, a dajuty renast Waa rervedy Hurley Thomas, Manager, . Af yonwant to haye a good tine. ance with, (he, Revelers, New Year's night oe Ady, MATRONS ADMINISTRATIVE =. COUNCIL, {the Mutrons Administrative Coui- cl thet dE the Feahdence of Mrs: Me A tyedt, 3015 Cook, aveune..,-Agtor tke Rules duucer tke ae Ane ised by al was "Christihas Greet- eg tm astnee-enettiate aad Si ‘psig pe ord Fe every bly isa the” Christians snille when He Unstess Tuvited the ladles. to the ining room where a sumptows an | dainty Ihineheon was. served by the ‘hostess, who was assisted ka sereiug Ly ber daughter. Mey, Frazer. Each lady was given a favor, a minatire Basket Met with candy,” “The Christ. mas colors were” watch “in. evidehew Et ‘the teantiful decoration; and” With ‘the -dainty. Inuchean served one enutl not help but feet Ue Cristunas spirit, The Council will met. at the residenes ef Mrs. Gratton, 8308 LaSalle strest, January 1 ite Mrs Mary Rose, President. V.G. Blain, Secretary, «Wate. tier The Don Itoy Hogs eomlag out i 1036 in.tun, Samuel Lewks president; Bapl ‘Srowaies: nore a eee BIRTHS , RECORDED Bovs TN. & E Scoggins, 4005 Eurignt De Womeewe tbe ere R. & Al Hall, 3735 Vista S.A. 8 B.'Sleet, 4209 Papin 4.5.8 E. Dyson, 1935 2 Division F.& L. Brown, 2710 Locust" B.& A. Tiley, 2815 Warn HW. & Ro Lee, 4122 Cook 'Y. & H. Biackston, 1281 8: 3rd H.& L. Hill, 18200 Wash W.'B. & Le Richardgon, 21228 Wash W. He & & Harris, 3433 Laclede S, & A. Pipens, 2937a Atlanta W. @ J. Kerr, 3102. Morgan Eo @ AL Collier, 2679 Market” H, @ N. Dennis, 3408 Belt M. @ L. Thomas, 20418 Middle N! & S) Duncan, 2624 Gamble S) & A. Johuson, 2123 Biddle F. & , Claxton’-2020. 1-2 O'Pallon L&W. Parker, 1014 N. 11th C! &.G. Redmon, 2105 Garr 3. &, Dyson, BEE ie Division ©. & M, Jncksoi, 1826 Goode Hi &-f-Dunu, "29 Johnsoa Street, Twins, Fo@ P. Witt, 1230 8, ara A> &B, Jackson, gag, Papin W.@ D. Tamer, 218 Market Go @ A, Washington, 2417 Wash G.& Tyson. 1413 Bate 01S, © at MECullan, 2500 N, Pen- dieton ry JL, Rowe, 832 8. 8th. “National. ¥. W. Cy Av Worker Sourids New Note in Sélution ef Race Problem “It is up to the colured girls to found a new civilization in America ff harmooious -race relations ure to York Clty, National Girl esere See ‘retary, hn an, addtess. to. girls aud Sounig women. at the Payllly, Wheatley Tiraneb ¥, WoC: Ay last Sunday. af ‘ternoon. ExpandM® on this theme, the speak. ‘or told her audience, (at frfendl: ‘ness, and not strife, must be the new, Musi of race relations I this -Ginn- try: that a new religion, based pon the doctrine Gat God, represents love an Not war, must be taught, Muse trating this point, Misy Bird told of ‘recent trip to Houston, Texas, where she. was: In conference witli {he teprenentatives of the best of tie wiht gant colored women, fa tbe: in tosest_of colored iris, —Liusteatl of ‘ety of Face Hots, the speaker claim- fed that (he biduory she carried away “tron Hyman: wre that of—tite tales of a beautiful chase in whieh oth ruses Were practicing a new religion—~ harmonfous race relations. tC a¥as in Hontston, she agit, ghat ihe thonght came ty ber that our girly would have f found a new: civilization here ix America: “With this Wig Job in mind, it is Very, necessary that the best in’ ebar- acter be developed iu” unr girly? de- Gared. the speaker, “beemuse upon them Langs the. responsibility of sav- ing « race" Ju the farther develoy- ment of her sibject, Mixé Bind told of the lesson she learned. in Character building by watcbing the erection of 4 tall ullding, comparing each xtep with the devetopment of umun- char . “Our girls must also be taught the beauty “of - brown-hens.” sald the Speaker, “in order to be ghle to. see The beauty of: onr race -in~ ity proper Vigit.” Here she tokb-ot “a recent Fiat to the studio. of the, iWustrated the Hartew ow ierree Greek Deasine: seats girls ay a indonna, the artist ceased Ser to stand apart from en others: jy sereral pores, exelalaing :\ Sent that a feautiful” picture®” Proper appreciation, of all our songs, : § fig ae -apirituals rimst be E our ability to express our | i i oe FEATURING the REVERSIBLE SHIRT ee Tete By eee A re ‘The Independent Manufacturing Co. ait at 2326a Market St. ——$ et 2 EO SS NEY PMT TOL TE vet amt wng-"'*-" | SHRINERS HERE: PICK wy twine), “aee| NEW LEADER FOR 1926 tho St. Loule ¥, : eho at | a I wuld som rene eee voi iw 2 4 ce ie ae ving spent several | Ti emma 85 55." etl | ae ae “Turis” wheats | [Rema le ee 1UTCHISON. nits! Pe oe aa SC orm aes aS Oa Pee 10, rena | a Po tpt chee | tlt | ’ camel ontaee ; . ae | ¢ or grow weary uf Z. | |, Monibers of Mediteee pe Monibers of Medinah Temple No, |89. Ancient. Egyptian, «Arable, Or- der, Nobles ‘of Mystic Shrine of St Louiis,, held their annual election of officers “Sunday evenine. December 6, at their Toph, duis Easton avenue, McKinley Hardeman, 4206. W, Cook avenue, Sumner’ jiigh School [radiate Was elected potentate for 11926, succeeding Jordai” W. Cham. ibe. Who was executive head of ithe Shrite-here for twe sears. Other ‘ailleurs elected who. will constitute Mr. Haydeman's watt for the eh: Suing year were: Georgy fi. Waller, clef rains Dr, TW, Lenox as sistant rabiui "Joseph L..” Lands, ortental uit; Te. Woolson. high priest and prophet; J. Willtains, (easurer; George W. iraper.— re: corder: ‘Phomas Curry, outer guird, Se lie Hendersony St. who. wits ruriaiiiaintls, elected liapertal dis: eloetodostivers : PHYLLIS WHEATLEY “Y” The Fourtconth’ Aunivenary of Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. M,C. Avwas. celebrated -by- the-launeliiag of a drive to dcublo the members ship, which wil “kive the iranch two" Uhousand (2000) members by the annual meeting Junuary 25, | The spacious xyrimasivin took on a “festive alr with the decoration of pink and white, artistically ar ranged by a membersiip. squad WIth the assistance of Miss Massey the membership scerctary, The eolo scheme was carried throush to th [refreshment service, fitcluding tin huge pink an white birthday cake lat 14 candles. represeuting th Jranch's fourteca year of real. ser service -to the community's girl and, women.* poll, Reason of Htness, Mfrs: Matti Dow'r Youur, mtr etlicieut. brane! Exeeutive Secrtiry, was unable. t he present, which was greatty. de plored as Wwe missed her character Mstie touch of Comuiality anil gout fellowship. Miss Arsaiiin M. Williams, Chair man of te Comuuittes of Manage ment, introduc Dr. Wy. W. Perey Who ‘made art ondortal, Inspiration al address whicx was followed hy aa" approgria:. Consseration Ser- View, eomluetes by Kev. 8. W. Parr. The! Initial sii'. ax a nest exw for the "New Builllag "Reserve. Fund, presented ly our Plue Street. Mem: bership Chapter. was laid aspon ‘the table by Mr JE. Mitehell and dedigated ty the’ cquse duriug the Consecration Service. Mrs. Clyde Patillo was the yololst. Mra: Hattle O'Neal Smith tcl the song service with Mrs. Ellin Rhetta at the iaho: AL the close of the service, Mrs. White represeating “the Matron’s Volley"Ball Tesi, gavo~an-thiterest- Jng-actonn tol Lew the matrons put If over the —luichers inthe volley batt comtost, ont trom the proceeds OF UR math game, presented a handsome rato set to be installed at once, ~The 1th Anniversary. Celebra- Yon ‘auite siitingly closed with a gaia Girl Reserve Week, during which there was something doing everyday. “The unusual. visitation of Miss, Crystal Bird, National Girl Reserve Secretary, made this _poset- ble—hitt the climax came on Friday eyoning when 125. beautiful, . bouy- ant High. School girls fled into. the géu and sat around the pretty blue triangie banquet table, wearing pretty. caps with all the colors. of the rainbow. giving -teasts, whlch bristled wiih eathuglagmn which Drotiles ef the forward step. Miss Bird “Responded~to™ the tousts*—7Our Nutfonal Girl Reserve Secretary.” A number of the Grade School. Gir) earried off the honors _ of helping. to serve the banguet. | Sat. hundred came just bubbling oveR Misv Pardeit had Saturday sflerncon: with sath, games anil roller skutipg for. them, also wonderful speech by ‘tise Bird just to euit ait crate sSchoot.Gtst Me yes, Taga came the big Girls Service, on - Sunday, which 0 Srhen Miss Bird a her clos ave her: tag gabe ne . ta be Sarstedt for wat bx — ar ws ar. Mee, Gensgei. Pscrstary of the iis mena very fitting way. oo FRIDAY EVENING DECEMBER 18 Public Cordially Invited : Admission Free Pig en Monday aight. -They-rest- laed that the success of the week Was largely, tho! result. dt Miss :L.il Vian Parden’s emMetoncy af peculiar fitness. as Girl Reserve Secretary. of Wheatley itraneh. So ta recogni: Hon of the eMefent:- manner tn whieh she haw atiracted and inerestod alt the girly, and scented the splendid co-opekation. of, aulvivers and eom- mittees, Chey extend to her a ime animous vote of appreciaton_and gonfidence. x eee JP { 9 URGE “LYNCHLESS” 1926 DETROIT, Micti.,. Dee. .16-—In an appealing message to the annual ses- slum’ of the xecutlve Committee of tho-Pedera!: Council’ of Churches. of ihetegtadeh as atlcaoaddio.. Commision ‘of RaeoRoiations wrged that 1926 bo made a, Iynchiess year, ., “*Kourteen” Isnchings have been feorded his “year up. td- Nov. 15," tho account wild, pointing out that all the victims of mol violence in 1924 and 1925 were Negroes. “This.” continued the. message “the matter: now, is fully a race relations prob lem.”” ee WANT. ADDS FOR RENT—Furnished oom with Fall modern cony¥niences. Delmar “0281-4. (214 W, Rolle, A248) FOR -RENT—Neatly — furiishet rows; ‘steam heat: couple or Kentle- men,” Delinst 1599. 13200 Cook avenue, 2482) FOR RENT Neatly fornished rooms. Meakern cunventenées, AUS Conte Awe FOR TRENT Three unturdisited reows, Apartment Tu rear of 37204 WindaiF flaee ttatl, > wleetebe aunt gis: Resonate ume Lluulelte TS5¥° . eo isis “Fp RENT—one Tange Thasement ruoky A005 FTaes Ave, Gza83) eS eRe FACE: POWDER BOA MUR yee ee "FOUR SHADES: NATURAL — § PINK, WITITE, ‘tae NETE Wan s : eh Vos ee oN ee, re) Ni Fo ee emer pe eae NEW LAMP BURNS. 94% AIR Rakin Biatvicer: Gas A new oi Limp that gives vn anne. inaty. lurillinate: suvT white: lights ved tee urethe G. Xe Gapernicnc ant 3 Tending weiversities aul found te he su. pele te atone ok ee te bie Digg hie aud Gog. cocina” Kerogens cat il) : ‘The inventor, I. Cs Aglanon, 600 W. Lake St,,. Chicago, Tt, is eres. ce Send x lamp on 10 \lays'’ PRM tria! mrsven orgie one Pp ts ele edt occlty ofa wie tele Sntroduce it) Write him towtay for fei: particulars, Alsn tke umd 19 SEAM tsk pou can git toe Saeki $250: to F300 ter moathe ge Ade, ‘Why We Sell Second: Hand Clothing Cheaper Beenuso We. Buy From_tho. Wealthy Poople who. Sellé Cheaply to Make Room for Their New Wardrobe, and Do Not Value Boney, We ba Net Huy. Froie Poot People for.ther have to get all they cansfor their clothes, and we could net sell Hen woseg se 6 Pee: This Applies expecially to Ladies’ Goods “Wevein give you Values You Have’ Never Thought. of Gettog, Come To See Us. Eveything Has Been Cleaned. t . The Live And Let-Live 919R Market —_Adw SAVE YOUR EYES SAVE YOUR. CHILDREN’S Eyrs par Wyte are Pa ee aren possession. Give them the” atten tion they deserve and they will last ae ‘@ Mfe-time without any trou- e- ; ave. 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SEND | MONEY Tones and including Madge Bellamy, Yau Pitts and Jane Novak, 5 = Colleen “Moore. will’ be seen. in: “We ‘Moderns.’ on Monday; Frank Merrill {a Davaees. te the Sea,” desday Ethel Teads the’ cast tn “The Mansion of Aching Hearts,” on ‘Wednesday, ‘ : ; <The ‘Dark Angel" will be prevent- ed on’ Mursday: Te 1s an , intense ‘rama of tho afterthe-wur’ period, featuring Ronald Colmaw and Vilma Rudolph Valentino in 'Cobra® ‘will be-the attraction on Xmas day and next Saturday: "Valentino is seen hs a young Teallan -Cotng wi has an Inhierited™~weakposs for tho cobra type of woman: He makes a success- fal and sincere effort to reform, only to berlured back into tho old ways by the wife of tis best friend. ‘This affair leads to a tragle conclusion. ‘To atone for his misdeeds, the Count makes a.great sacrifice: THE STAR The Star Theatre will offer a dou- ble attraction for Saturday and Sun- -day. John Bowers and | Marguerite de La Motte will be. seen in “Dauigh- ters. Who Pay.” It 4s based on a plot of Red Russia to start a revolution in this country was successfully folled. by the arryst of the brting of, tho cox spitacy after “a desperdte 'fiattle “on the lower Bast. side of Now York, A female operative jolus the gang and “expericices many thrills and a dow: lg gapanes etate the. trap Js sprung: in “Go West.” « gomedy of: thrills Frankly Farnum will be seen a “he Gambling Fool," on Monday ; Lester Cuneo = fi "Fighting + Stm Grant" “and Harry Carey in “Tho Night Hawk," on “Tuesday; Leo Mu- loney fn “Ridin’ \ “Trouble,” on Wednesday: 4” f Fred'‘Thomson in “AM Around Fry* ing. Pan” will -be the Thursday fea- ture. ‘he: Alturas Round-up, one of the outstanding, cowhoy contests of the great west Is filmed “in “a good “deal of Tetgl” in thus: sttrring-piesyre. ‘On Ximas’ day ain pext Satarday, the attraction will be: "Mordl “for Men.” It tells a graphle aud -conr pelling story of the lives of four people who though worlds npart, 0- cially are, thrown together in a. twa: xled web of love and bate that keeps he interested” throughout the show- ing- Conway Tearle and Agnes Ayres are the featured plagers: whe yeorakenan “Fiaythin of Desire” will be the Jestanicrg Theatre special this Sat urday. Estelle Taylor and Mahlon Hamilton head ths east of principals “he Dark Angel” will be shown on Sunday, Monday nnd ‘Tuesday, It features Ronald Colman, -the ‘most magnetic lover of the movies, toxeth: cor with Vilma~Banks,--the- Budapest beauty, fn her American screen debut. A soldier is stricken down upon the eld of battle In the World War—vot Killed. but blinded for life, A ~ git back ‘home had promised to become his wife, but rattigt than submit. her to. hls Ife of darkness he ‘returcs under an assumed name- ‘The girl has received reports of hls death from ‘hs friend arnt rtvai~ fore Her beat ‘And’ she partly yields t0 the friend's niartlage plea. “Then she suddenly comes upon the blinied ‘veteran- She throws herself at” hi feet,~-but--he maintains bls resolve by sending her away. His friend sends ter back ty him, He knows where her true love ies: and tonorably refuses to step {in Its away. fe Clara Bow and Donald Keith in “Free to Love,” will be the Wednes day feature: if "The aftenction for Thursday atl Christmas day will be “The Gir Who Wouldn't Work." Its the story of shop girl-who dreamed of being an actress, songht adventure and. found dt in’ the ‘most. amazing — fashion: Featured in the picture are Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite De La Motte. Henry TB. Walthall, and other wol knows stars. ‘THE CRITERION Constance Taimadge ‘will be showa In “Her Sister From Paris," at the Criterion. Ducatre this Saturday. “Phe ‘Pony Express”: will be the Sunday attraction: It ie x vivid cross section of those unsettled, turbulent _pre-Civil War days whea the fate of ‘our nation trembled inthe balance: when the slaytry question “wus 2 burning issue ind tremendous force: were marshalling on both skdes pre paratory-to splitting the Union asun der. ° * Dorothy” Revier and Culten. Landis weill be shown in “Sealed: Lips" on Tuesday” Ann Pennington aud Jolin: nie Walker are. principal stars in “The Mud. Dancer,” on Wednesday. D. W. Grfitith’s romunee of love “Isn't Life-Wonderful,” will bé shown 03 ‘Thursday. ‘Tho Xmas feature - will be Pola Negri In2"Night Flower.” It ts a ro- mance of thrilling netion, a story 0f California in- the days whei life was cheap—the days when the peace atl quiet. of the Spanish populace was dbiturbed bx the ourush of gold-seck- ers from the four corners of the globe “ THE VENUS. “The Phantom of The Opera,” now showing at the Venus Theatre, will be the main feature there to and including next Tuesday ‘Loi Chaney 4s the star in this big spectacular story of a man with the gifts of a God ‘and’ the face of a devil—and’a soul, once noble, warped by his own physical ugliness. This ix a spectacr ‘lar super-prodaction with 5000 act- ors-and- has to do with an “Opera Ghost” that creates havoc in Paris. The mysterious figure inhabits the deep cellars below the opera house, and from thera, posing. as host, controls its destinies. The "heroine ofthe story is a young opera singer, ,amd with her the Phantom falls in “Tomorrow's Love” Will be present- ed on Wednesday. Agnes Ayros_ is the- star. Jack Dempsey and is witt, Be elle 7, willbe shown in. “Man- Sattar Madnesa!* on Thursday. ‘The features for Christmas day and next Saturday will be, Tom. Mix in “Dick “Tarpin,* 5 “bE the world’s ‘will aluy be sen in & by ee ee Ne ee aes ‘= INNEY AT WHITTIER SUNDAY, MONDAY; TUES: — DEC. 20, 21, 22 A. : | THREE DAYS ONLY [4 Si __ George Hitsmtanice Produetion Cree Se OS “The Dark Gat 3 rhe. Var Ree OS ee I”. fs A\ a & Ange Bie AGC Hearts" Beat’ Fast While [°F «9° WA 4, Drum Beats Command! 4: Sys 57 ‘A.tove revelation to plinat the depts fad me Os We of your soul—greatest in reglistic ro. gp de WAS, 7 ‘mance—thrilling in its: moments of” in- sae Na f spired beauty and drama, A pageant ie ap NN % i) of splendor ‘and -style against a back- oo a \ Bees ‘ground of war and-gallantry, 4 e 3 an ve aN with RONALD-COLMAN ~ i and -VILMA BANKY © G.I Nf ey. Shear Wie w a Wine Doky Roped Coma , Algo sHowING ———__. ~ comEDY and NEWS = H 1 2644 FRANKLIN AVE. CRI E Fr j © XN BEST PHOTOPLAYS ented teed Alien preaa eamaescasl eg lk aE I ee aN if - 3037 SATURDAY Olive Street} .and SUNDAY pamela hast ove aa re LON CHANEY, MARY PHILBIN, NORMAN KERRY . And- Supported By 5000 Screen Actors, In The Maddest, Moat Weird sce res a _ 66 z ” “The Phantom Of The Opera al ace be is osiainenn wae, Sane. Sea we gamut from Light to Darkness, from Humor to Heart-rending Drama. It Teems With Action. Don’t Miss It. IT WAS MADE FOR YOU. ae TWO DAYS ONLY. ITWASMADE FOR YOU. |S rwo Davs ony. we ¢ 7 OW. SHOWING. + cet reneaores > FRIDAY, DEC. 18 fae Lon Canney is | tor 5 Days Including ie Norsuan Kenny ————___—__!" TUESDAY, DEC. 22 itr S Mas Prnasn | —\- BxTBAORDINARY ENGAGEMENT———_ vgecaul “The The Worlds Greatest Photoplay EME OAc ntom 4 with LON CHANEY ya! omg NO Mary Philbin . “Norman Kerry fs 5 we) me “ ~ AND A CAST OF 5000 ~ Gi ae es /* 90° this marvelous, thrilling, breath-taking production whose" Ga@aea 473 - ‘eaolet and ete tine wil Sause and stitogone ihe mack” GREELY | A ESE ore ite en saeco fantastic mages ‘ld woim sa wonerfal a apectacio you Comme A 5S will remember fox yoars. . Bee ss Mysterious! Magnetic! Magnificent! Notice T Dabrona Colossal Masterpiece in Twelve Big Parts~ ovine. the Our eieone Greater. Than ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' Super-Production, We Are Compelled ay UT Come Bicty To Avoid The Rusk:—---—__. To Charge. The Small Advasco In Owing To The Length of this Picture, The Show Wil Admissou Prices of Se. START AN HOUE EARLIER, You'll Say It’s Worth More, ANAT ‘yyy | SUNDAY ~—— DEC. 26| MoND Airship Webb's - 3 , ‘MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY Fret | Teter Songs, Dances and Fun | 810 N. LEFFINGWELL | also “Exchange Of Wives” | =" Open 1,to 11 p. m. ew ody, Rentie Adore and Grasi-] YW EDM COLORED AMATEURS WANTED | ton Hale.” “| and G SATURDAY —— DEC-19 - Constance Talmadge in “Her Sister. . From Paris”’ Here's all the spice and comedy of ‘a French Musical show rolled {ito her fe"Qietue snd tiers arama ad THE LINCOLN “The Phantom of thé Opera” will he-shown-at-the-Lineoln- Theaire.on Saturday and Sunday. In this mas sive produttion, Lin "Chaney play» “The Phantom,” a strange creature of the shadows, in’'a makeup that célipses ly welrd Uleguise ax “Quast- modo” in the -Huge’ classic. Mary Philbin, ‘plays tye coe singer whom he, kidnaps into bis underground ‘stronghold, and- Norma Kerry plays her lover ahd rescurer. A remarka- ble cast is seen in the principle roles, and fully five thousand peopte tke part in the mob scenes, the brilliant spectacles on the Grand“staircase of the Opera, and: the gale performance of "Faust" staged in the. opera house proper. i Other features forthe week will be: William, Russell in “Before Mid- night”, and Josie Sedgwick in “Dar- ing Days”, on Monday; “The Mad Daicer”, with Ann Pennington, ~ ov ‘Tuesday; “Hell's Highbrosa” and “Savages of the Sea,” on Wednesday: “The Boomerang,” on Thursday; and Dorie Kenyon in. “The Half Way Girl,” on. Christmas ~day. ge ‘The Roosevelt Theatre will otter “Bxckange of Wives,” od Sunday. it tells a serio-comic story. of the loyes and ttonbien ‘of two Paging ples, and includes in its cast, Boardman, Lew Cody, Renee Adoree and Creighton Hale: sere ea - "THE ST. LOUYS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 18.16 SUNDAY ———— Extra Special ———— DEC. 20 “The Pony Express”. ‘The Pony. Express”... » >. With BETTY COMPSON. , RICAEDO CORTEZ, ERNEST TORRENCE, WALLACE BEERY -" ‘A herole romance. of tho lghtning riders of the old-frontier.” en recta of matchless thrills, romance and humor. | Ride and thrill with The Pony Express! Over burming alkali—through ico and,mow-—past savage Tndjans and Gangecs Without on! : screen features will be Marion “Da- vies in “Janice Meredith” and Fred. Thomson.jn_“All__Around __ Frying. Pan." George O'Brien will be seen in “The Roughneck on Wednesday, an amateur vaudeville will alsa be Presented." The Christmas day screen feature will be “The “Trouble With Wives,” starring Florence Vidor. ‘fom: Moore and others, Smiling Pops “Holle and tis. "Mo. Jazx Baties” will be on the stage in a musieal comady. Speclal To The Argus LONDON, Eng... Dec. 10-—When the big’ ‘Prang-Attantic White ‘Star Liner “Olympic” arrived at Sputhhanipeon, England; one day last September, there walked down the gang-plank two distinguished American arttites. heralded in England as “Ameéricaa Ambassadors” of Se but none ..ther. than our friends, Noble Sissle and ‘sabe Blake: fom- ous in America as. the writers and ‘stars of “Shuffle Along” and “Thé Chocolate. Dandies” end curiously ‘more -Imporiant.to the: English pab- lic ag the creators et Se pacman Ste Ec Mette ete aatcae {0 bo-for “cme time; unter: they ne- THIS SATURDAY ——__ DEC. 19 ©, Based um 4 vorco caso tat rogked. Wall Stest to P| . Dye) protien ana tensed ove te tre on : phadian yoods aythings of Desire” ~ites nce woo ith eal pFalor, Mahlon Hamilton, See eee! Mary Thurman and Other Favorite Stars- Also Comedy-And News WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23] THURSDAY, DEC. 24 _—— XMAS DAY, DEC. 25 = — SPECIAL ‘MaTINER XMAS DAY————__ 6 ” ° 7 re Free Love”/The Girl Who Wouldn’t Work “RSE | cs aanmrnone STR LD KEL ; z ‘ rae eo ee Noe The ird Degree— HENRY B. L ay ‘ANLEY a That relie of barbarism i(UILYAN TASHMAN WINTER HALL fearlessly ‘and. realistically’ She thought she was too pretty to work! So sho threw over a strugelng showntin thig-dramalof a& eae, fos amon ale. ‘And thon tho trouble began, : girl avis pied love: ahd | work’ tsisa to aud tho lonted aleaccl teense On Whe Wonlan't vale fir Dealer a aa eval ft soy oud ne anal SOMGT «Du Pee el er a epee nem er St hb oe coe re Set | fens are out pyink for Be happened when. the season's favorite I . i G decasani, aot rags 891 8 atoak Don’t Miss This Sensational Picture S~ pal a : aig Comey et eae | DOCAISEARS and COMEDY {COMING —-—. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 @5- “‘Morals For Men’’| MONDAY DEC. 21 += Double Programs ———= we afid BARBARA BEDFORD in © 5 A oe Be sea eh “Before Midnight” Before Midnight hie aOEs ea WTO a , Her Latest Picture of Oyclonie Action é és ‘DARING DAYS’ A Lady Mayor who cowd Ride and oil RS ws sot ee eae coer ‘opt the tour offered to appear in Franes and Uceminyy with the wine lef season on The Hiviera, wking Canines, Niew and Mouite Casio, Sisse ani jake’ demuimded reten tion tn England is ‘somewhat explain- ed by-two juatations,-one from the London’ Dail; “Telegraph which states, —"Siaste-nnii-Blake have the. kind of quality: that srows upon you and makes their work appear at a sec ond Visit to bo evea better than you remembered it.” ‘The other quota- tidn from tho “Stage”, England's Teadding theatcicalweekly, ay Uls to say;—"The new “American Ambassa- ‘dors of Syncopation,” Noble. Sissla ané Eubic Blake, have established Memselves very quickly. as~staunch favourites. “The songs’ of" these. col- fored performs have a flavour of thelr own, «wid the pianist of the pair ‘is -gne~of- tho -best—we- hive heard for, some time.” ' ‘Noble and Dstis's mitial engage- ty England was at London's exeli- ‘sive and very smart Kit Kat Club ‘nd the Piccadilly, ‘both, places. the endoevous of aristocracy and the ‘tra qoolal coutingent=ft saee aly before the music halls or vaudeyllle theatres as Amoricans ‘would call them, were bidding for Sissle and appearance climexed ir a eS cera WH he ‘ever forget it. -The fotd memo- Pot the cheers and wild applause wiciste sthestres wane. pocived Be ccmartence Siete and THE VENUS THEATRE : Wishes All ts Patrons A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year “WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23) AY. DECEMBER 24 | rg. omnia sence Peer”) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 | aipay apd SAT, DEC. 25/26 : Agnes Ayres in | Mr: & Mrs-Jack Dempsey in- | a i) M MIX 6 3 x” * sig ‘Tomorrow’s.| “Manhattan [og x manag ae 0% Eo ve’ a r | M d Rags: The World’s Most Noted Bandit. * “ e +99 pe ae |; Madness” “Dick Turpin sacral Ug, Vana ‘ es porte mubana. Soo aivreed tim be| 8, Race ant sie ik bans | HS Marvelous Marg Black Bean Sten te was abit ip many @pecfect, eo, Quiver Harlot “And what tu a peach—oh, well, you know how women | Wen Jack, a th ee lphe Menjou are, Fun? x vee ee at eee oe ‘With Greta Nissen and Bessie Love in Its: Regular Mirthquake!) dg Bs way ie isl who has roped “THE KING ON MAIN ST.” EE TT | cc “OF te Weer, oes coe ting on Werte ir tiem _ FIVE MORE DAYS Seeuaey, rurtag Win Flapper Pe py ee ea This Friday, Saturday | —— Wi Caep id ee f= aE IE TSS LINE RSs PS Special Matinee At 2 O'clock _ « MONDAY, TUESDAY ——— DEC. 21, 22 = ——Double Program—————- "= Fred‘Thomson in All Round Frying Pan. and. Marion Davies in “Janice Meredith” WEDNESDAY —— Big Amateur Vodvil and George O'Brien in “The Roughneck” THURSDAY, DEC. 24 ——_——— XMAS DAY, DEC. 25 * = sPEOTAL MATINEE XMAS DAY————____ The Girl Who Wouldn’t Work : ; WITH e LIONEL BARRYMORE, MARGUERITE De La MOTTE HENRY B. WALTHALL,. FORREST STANLEY < LILYAN TASHMAN WINTER HALL She thought she was too pretty to work! So sho threw over @ stragging business man for a-millionaire idler, -And then the trouble began, Don't try to rob a. Follies GMM of her sweetheart. ‘Tho Girl Who Wouldn't Work’’ tried to and sho learned 9 lesson! y Boauty and the harne's! Do they conlet? This picture will tell you something you didn’t know before about the poor working girl! She only wanted es time—she didn’t mean to be wild, Bitter exper- tence soon taught her tui sho couldn'y have fan without paying for i Don’t Miss This Sensational Picture S~ LOCAL LAFS. and y COMEDY RR naa, I eae TUESDAY —— DEC. 22 66 : oo)? ‘Sealed: Lips A Gripping Drama of a Beaugiful ‘Woman's LBvo Struggle, -With— . DOROTHY REVIER _. CULLEN LANDIS-and OTHERS 2 Eee se eg WEDNESDAY — DEC. 23 é is 9 The Mad Dancer A Story of Gaieties, Vanities, Fol. Hes, Artists and Models of the Jazz Mad Age —————— Featuring Ann Pennington and Johnnie Walker A TE a EO TRA TUESDAY DEC. 22 JOHNNIE WALKER ‘VINCEN? LOPEZ, ‘And His Band “Tw A Modern Jazz Age Story “THE MAD DANCER” = SEE THIS WEDNESDAY DEC, 23 ————Double Programy——— _, Cecil B, DeMille Presents Leatrice Joy in |= “HELL'S HIGH ROAD” FIVE MORE DAYS Broad This Friday, Saturday Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |». -SI ——————— oe a ‘. 21, 22 | FRIDAY -———. Xmas Sp - "| 66 Pa. “The Trouble redith” | with FLORENGE VIDOR ot Also SMILING P --Vodvil. | Mo. assz Babies featuring Mada neck” |fvtortm 3306 apm ——————e ——————————————— reersr The supposedly conbervative ‘English audience became a howling ediam in 4 vora! bombardment: that jBbyebed call, argument ‘A8_to ‘Sissle ‘and Take's success. Success and thet ‘some and that is why Noble and Eu- ‘bie aty still im England. -"Sissle and Blake's auspicious @ehat ‘at the Alhambra caused the manage: ‘ment to hold them, Over at*this: The- atte and comtract for three weeks at the Coliseum, rated” London's Tead- ing variety theatre. Two of these Year Holidays. The Victorin: Palace, Chiswick Empire. Motborn Empire and Shepherd's tush Wers all added to the Ist and so the boys merrily go on. At presentsNoble and Eubje are the featured attraction at Mur ray's sand the Carnival-ClubJa_ad- dition to ‘headiining in the music helis-at-the-same. time. ‘Aside from the stage (romps of Sissle and Blake in England, new laurels are being won with the must cal compositions of this versatile pair, All London is singing and wtustling Siasle and Blake's new {6 trot ballad “Whyr,._ This umber ‘Stent bs Kalth Prowse a Taree Be tish music publishing house, has been Telok sur anf pinged en the ait sung and on Bade carts ssi et ters, iro. quite. the. same in Bazland in "“Arperica: 2. exprensing satis and to oclr waene te tects ‘the “Why”. Won't ; lase- are COMING SOON a-: “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” FRIDAY ——=— Xmas Special —_— DECEMBER 25 “ ° Be a Se The Trouble With Wives’’ | with FLORENCE VIDOR, TOM MOORE and Others as ~ ‘Also SMILING POPS HODGE and ate anes Bahion deatering= Miaka. odes, Mine egies Pap JohGs be Ne Ee ee Beet wey ised Miesting sear [riot of fui, 3:30—6— 9pm z ee THURSDAY’ DEC. 21 ———— Speeiat <-> 'D, WW! Grimith, prosents 66) 3 oy ‘TIsn’t Lite Ss a9 ~ Wonderful spain Spbuia or wot i Potatoes, with—— NEIL HAMILTON ieaie rick cote pte Pee Baye Pie wd eed fae sees THURSDAY DEC. 24 BERT LYTELL, ANITA STEWART -and DONALD KEITH, The + Sereen's New Wonder Youth in Davi BELASCO'S rang Stage Success, Now In Pictures Also FRANK MERRILL, The ‘World's Champion Athlete ‘With MARGUERITE SNOW in “SAVAGES Of The SEA” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 SRA Mr. & Mrs-Jack Dempsey in “ ps . Manhattan ”? ~ Madness oo Se wh ee arenes rate ery, Quivery Thrills! And. what fun! ee once figlit his way to the girl who has roped Londdn's biggest and most lavish tere “SUil Dancing,” the Ziogtetd ‘Follies of England, ts featuring-with ‘scenic splendor, “Lady of the Meon”, a Sisslo and like comiposition. 1 18 recorded nd agreed that this mel- ody is the inost beautiful in the mu- sical score of this big show. Incl. dentally Charlos. B..Cochran the. pro- ducer of “Still Dancing” ts the same who at one. toe wanted to put on in Loudon “Shaifle Along,” but. for reasons at the time, the deal did not go through. It is reported however, ‘that negotiations are on again and if the right theatre in London's West End cam be secured with proper terms, London may yet see “Shuffle Along” with Sissle and Blake as the stars. ‘The West .End of London is fe gay White way and theatrical dis arict. It would seem” Impoxsthte forthe boys to have any time for pleasure and social nctlvities. But somehow they manage to squeeze it in. The wives of Noble and Eubie, Harriet Sissle.and Avis Blake, are having the ie oe: he eae think #6, to quote a slding-expression picked up from the Engiish by. the apt, Harriet “Its upon you.” England is a great place for combining basi ‘ness with pleasuré, and when Sissie and Sake sees “to America, it is When four o'clock: rolls around | 12 place to have tea fan’ handy. Re again to the | 3 ‘return of 3 to go PAGE FIVE BriSchulbers” of eo Yunt ahi idl Be re an earn ia tne cd “FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25. ———-XMAS SPECIAL———_ Pola Negri °° ivegr “ s a ” Flower of. Night ‘The tale of a flaming Spantsh belle Coy sess eee eee Se ‘The screen's fiery empress of emo. eens : as ee ee ig Tirills, . Bewitening XMAS DAY SPECIAL! ~ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 Lloyd Hughes, Doris Kenyon and Hobaxt Bosworth in ‘The Greatest ‘Thrill Show of Your Life Time oe Half Way Girl” eee gee sas CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FRIDAY and SAT., DEC. 25, 26 wo Big Peatiares——_— TOM MIX In A Tuxilling Tale of The World’s Most Noted Bandit on: o 99 Dick Turpin ho Story of a Galant Highwayman and His Marvelous Mare, Black Bost ata : Adolphe Menjou * ‘Win Greta Nissen and Bessie Love tn “THE KING ON MAIN ST. ‘Tho Smoothest, Smartest, _ Sparklingest Comedy Of The Year. See the “King on Broadyeay, Flirting With Flappers, 3 Special Matinee At 2 O'clock _ < eS TD as Special ——— DECEMBER 25 : - 8D ble With Wives”’ . VIDOR, TOM MOORE and Others 26 NG. POPS HODGE and “Madam Hodge, blues singer; Pop Hodge, buck jo Dixon, Novelty. "The Moonshine Tsai,” is 2) ee EE TS TT _ Sy Thos. Atkins Tis Christmas time, when «ll seems fair, , And every star shines teehee Blinking im the frosty alr, : ‘Wham every heast-beats lighter. - A ity dun ae tp the sae ‘A new found joy ts taking. * 7 | a | PAGE SIX Police Doings FRANK HILL IDENTIFIED AS HOLDPUT MAN Frank Hill. 2825 Pine. boulevard, was identified Tuesday as the bandit who on December 5 held up Morris Cohen and two employes in his junk shop at 2220 Biddle street and escaped with $00 11 POLICYWRITERS AND THEIR RACKER CAUGHT IN RAID Detectives of the gambling squad were interviewing 11 representatives of the "Red, Duck, and Original Standard" policy, games in a third floor room at 3030 Lucas avenue last Saturday night, when a white man thrust his head in the door. "Keep quiet in there," he ordered perimeterly, "There's cope in the block." "Everybody had a good laugh, including the wizard, who affably introduced himself as Harry Sensee, 32 years old, of 2407 South Teenah street. He explained he was manager of the games and led the raiders to his office on the second floor, where there was $242 in cash, which he said was ready to be paid out as prizes. He arrived in his automobile, he said, just as the police approached in their machine, but did not think they meant to sail on his. Sensee and two others arrived. Anthony Garner, 1013 North Third tenth street, with his bride, Maggie, over the opposition of John H. Johnson, 205 North Twentieth street, so Johnson went to their home Sunday in a greet-streaked state of mind. "He was as peaceful as a dove until I targed my black." Garner told the police later. "Then he pulled an automatic pistol and shot my wife in the right side. I got my own gun and opened枪. I know I hit him, but he got away." Mrs. Garner was taken to City Hospital No. 2 in a critical condition. The police are looking for Johnson. POLICE FINDS DEAD WOMAN The motive for the murder Sunday morning of Mrs. Lola Boone, wife of Joseph Boone, 2014 Walnut street, is a mystery. The police found her body in a hallway on the third floor at that address. She had been shot three times. In her rooms on the second floor her cousin, Harry, Shepherd, 62 years old. 19 South Twenty-first street, was lying with his skull fractured. At the latter address Fred Allen who was suffering from staph wounds was arrested and charged with the murder. He also is said to have struck Shepherd on the head with a bottle when Shepherd attacked him with a pumming knife and a hatch-after the woman had been shot. BAÑDITS GET $1800 GEMS Mrs. William Ash, 1306 Franklin nvenue, reported, in the polls that two Negroes held her up in her company's jewelry store at the Franklin nvenue address and took rings and gold coins worth $1800. Ash said the Jose is not produced by insurance. TWO MEN SENTENCED TO PEN FOR KILLING OTHER FOR ROBBERY William Murray, 15, of 927 South Fourteenth street. Tuesday was sentenced to twenty years in the Penitentiary after he pleaded guilty to a charge of murder in the second degree. Murray was charged with having shot and killed Colin Datoy, 29, of 2018 Division street, on the night of September 26, 1923, after the two had engaged in a quarrel. On his plea of guilty to a charge of murder in the second degree, John Tolliver was sentenced to ten years in the Penitentiary. Tolliver stabbed Simon Langford to death on the night of September 10 last. A jury in June Landwell's Court Tuesday convicted Sam Hubbard, 27, of 3110 Lars avenue, of robbery in the first degree and sentenced him to five years in prison. Lee Madison of SQ North Tewenth street, identified Madison the man who robbed him of $190 on March 26 last. SHAKEUP THREATENED Police clerks who are incompetent to fulfill their duties or careless in their work, and those who fall below the standards set by the Police Department, are to be replaced according to an order issued by Chief of Police Gerk. to commanding officers in charge of the various police districts of the city. The clerks prepare the final police reports, which are forwarded to Chief Gerk's office, or to the other police communications for the use of other members of the department. Chief Gerk charges the reports are filled with starting errors. Names are misspelled and in many histories a name is spelled several different ways in one report, and wrong locations are often given. Chief Gerk, in his order, asked that all names and addresses be verified by the city or telephone directories, which are placed in each police station. JOHN JENKINS GETS 25 YEARS FOR KILLING TEACHER John Jenkins, 32, of 1430 North Ninth street, was found guilty of murder in the second degree in Circui- t Jafge Frey's Court Tuesday night and sentenced to serve twenty five years. Jenkins was under indictment for murder in the first degree in connec- tion with the fatal shooting of Joseph Glocapellii, 38, a grocer at 1443 North Ninth street. Glocapellii, the testimony indicted, asked Jenkins to pay a $15 account which Jenkins owned. In the org- ment that ensued, Glocapellii advanced on Jenkins with a butcher knife. Jenkins then shot him. Happiness depends a great deal upon its possessor being more or less ignorant. WILL GO YOUR BOND THE NEW YORK TIMES SAM ANDREWS Qualified Bondman 10 N. Leffingwell Phone Bomont 1837-J Residence, 929 N. Newstead Phone Del. 3732 BURIAL PERMITS H. Winterst. N., 28 Johnson St. Rubin Dillitt, 4226 Dillitt Jennie Blakeman, 50, 4031a Finney H. Sewell, 410 N. Levee J. H. Kirkpatrick, 516, 11 S. Chan- J. E. Kirkjærick, 58, 116 S. Channing Lizzie H. Bolin, 28, 111 S. Ewing Ida Wright, 28, 2839 Morgan L. Rigdon, 32, 2951 Washington Maggie Fountain, 43, 623 Holly Emma Adams, 39, 3207 Lawton Ruby Clark, 25, 3014 Piper L. Aullin, 40, 4249a Finney W. Davison, 29, 3026 Lucas W. Chatman, 29, 2936 Lawton Lulu A. Monroe, 55, 606 S. Garrison Matilda Allen, 39, 2130 Lawson Susie Pierce, 52, 1417 Gay Thelma Bullock, 3423 Walnut Estelle Love, 44, 3532 Market R. Bozzel, 48, 1010 S. Newstead M. L. Grant, 52, 2718 Franklin B. Watson, 67, 2305a Chouteau Maggie, C. Hodge, 29, 2019 Wash Ora Henry, 37, 2826 Clark G. White, 59, 5800 Arsenal W. S. Mobley, 76, 2919a Laclede CARD OF THANKS We, the bereaved friends and sister of Will Davison, who departed this life December 8, 1925, wish to express our sincere thanks to friends for their kindness in our sad hour of death; and for their beautiful floral designs. We also thank Rev. H. H. Jackson for his consulting remarks. Slater Jones, who so kindly assisted him and the People's Burial League for efficient service. Yours in sorrow. Mrs. C. C. Cole and sister. Adv. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends for their kindness extended and the beautiful formal designs given, during our sad bereavement, in the loss of our dear husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, Wm. H. Hunt, who departed this life Oct. 24, 1925. We also wish to thank Row, J. K-Partner for his cohesive words and Undertaker Neal, for his efficient service and Perseverance "Lodge No. 1765 for service rendered." Suddy missed by, Inez Hunt; wife, O. Hunt, J. Hunt; son; Brielle O. Hunt, daughter-in-law; Hikh h and Audrey Hunt, granddaughters. — Adv. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for beautiful floral offerings, sympating and kindness shown us in the sad bereavement, in the death of our dear father, Mr. Hesury Minor. We also gratefully thank Rev. R. P. Abbott, Pastor of Union Memorial Church, for consulting remarks. Daughters: Charlie Palmer, Stacey Maddox, Ollie Retter, Lizzie Turner. Adv. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our friends and relatives for words of conspiration and help during the long illness of our husband and father, Ruth Elliott, who departed this life December 11: our pastor, Rev. J. Hestick, for his remarks; friends, for beautiful floral offerings, and A. L. Real, undertaker, for service rendered. CARD OF THANKS I sincerely thank my friends for their sympathy and kindness shown me during the illness and at the death of my husband, Charley Jackson. I also thank Mrs. Williams and members of Mongkut's Comp. A. U. K. and D. of A. members of the Dumlar Council, Golden Role Club, of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, S. Rena Tahaburah and S. M. T. Ivory Leaf Temple No. 129. Rev. J. P. Parker for his consoling remarks and Mr. A. Beat for his efficient service rendered. Mrs. Amanda Jackson, wife. CARD OF THANKS We, the bereaved family of David Winters, take this method to thank friends and relatives for kindness shown us at the loss of our dear husband and brother. We wish to thank the pulle bearers and friends for floral designs, Rey Clopton for words of consolation, and A. L. Boat Undertaking Co. for prompt service rendered. Georgia Winters and family. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our hearty appreciation to our many friends for their kindness and the beautiful floral, offerings given during the illness and death of our dear mother, Mrs. Mailida Allen, who departed this life December 8, 1925. We wish to thank Rev. Bostick for his consoling words; also Miss Margaret Dewey for words of condolence. Mr J. Campbell for his song of praise, and Undertaker Dunn for his service. Sadly missed by relatives and friends THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1925 William Allen, son: Lucy daughter-In-law. CARD OF THANKS We sincerely extend our heartfelt thanks to our relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy and beautiful floral designs in the bereavement over the loss of our dear husband and father. Frank R. Warfield. We especially thank Rer J. K. Parker for his consulting words Harrison and McKohn for services rendered, Sympa Fidels Lodge No. 34. K. of P. Troop A. K. of P. and American Woodmen Drill Team Co.A. Myrtle P. Warfield. Frank R. Warfield, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Chqs. Warfield, mother and father. CARR OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for kindness and sympathy shown and for the beautiful hortals given during the death of our husband and brother, Isaac Edlin, who departed this life December 10. We also wish to thank the Ussher Board of Lane Tabernacle, and Undertaker Manuel for service rendered. Yours in sorrow, Mrs. Ophelia Edlin, wife; Rev. T. H. Edlin, brother. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Edward J. Hill, who departed this life December 17, 1918. And years have passed but so short, they seem Tears still come with their stream: heavy. Yet we know that our loss was heaven's gain. So we shall see you again. Sadly by mother, brother, sisters and daughter. Adv. Mr. M. J. Turner of 2100 Walnut street, continues to improve. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my dear mother, Corn Beacham, who departed this life Dec ember 15, 1921.1 Dearest mother; how I miss you. Since from earth you passed away; I remember all your kindness, As I think of you today. Days of sadness still come o'er me, Tears in silence often flow. Love will always keep me near you Though you left me four years ago Sadly missed by daughter, Willa B Martin. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear son, George Bibbs, who departed this life Dec. 14, 1920. A happy home was once enjoyed How sweet the memory still. But death has left one vacant chain The world can never fill. Sadly missed by mother. Bessle Bibbs and all who loved him. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Harriet E. Terry, who departed, this life one year ago, December 16, 1924. She bid no one a last farewell. She said goodbye to none. Her loving heart had cessed to heat. Before we knew she'd gone. Her cheer smile and kindly way Are pleasant to recall; She had a kind word for each one She had a kind word for each one And died by belief all by Sadly missed by John H. Terry and family. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory: of our dear father and brother, Lee A Inge, who departed this life December 8, 1922. Gone but not forgotten. Sadly missed by children and sister. Mrs. Virgie Turner. Mrs. Allin Herman. Lyle and Chas Inge. and Mrs. Caroline Tyles. MARRIAGE LICENSES At St. Louis John F. Marshall, Mrs. Sadie C. bawington Robert, Gayton, Mrs. Lena Abston Albert Marshall, Mrs. Laura Hardy William Brown, Elizabeth Carroll Joe Dooley, Mrs. Fannie Johnson Arthur Brown, Mrs. Mary Reed Clarence Buford, Florence Hawkins Dan Myers, Mrs. Josie Rush Arthur Garnett, Jennette Watkins Quincy Thompson, Maceo Sullivan Oliver Robinson, Mrs. Lucille Kohlheim Lewis Filint, Marie Slaughter Arthur Jones, Julia E. Holman Anthony Garner, Mrs. Maggie Johnson Peter Wiggins, Maggie Williams Milard Hamilton, Lillian Sydnor Pompey Minor, Mary McGee Henry C. Willingham, Mae McClellan Fredy Qullings, Oceal Dowden Clifton Sanderson, Mrs. Hattie Howard Mississippi Bud Mastas. Maxon Ky., Mrs. Effie Burrell, Maxon, Ky. "Lee Jones, St. Louis, Retha, Mac Hogue, Richmond Heights, Mo. Euliee Wilson Harry McGuire, 4440 N: Market St. Lillian Dean, 4359 St. Louis, Missouri. NOTICE Mrs. Johnnie Sanders of 3103 Finney avenue, by law, has obtained her former name, Miss Johnnie Harwell. Adv. HE'S AN INDIAN AND MARRY WIHTE WOMAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE of Winn's people to even associate with colored people. They always kept among themselves or made friends and companions of white people, witnesses declared. The father and mother of the Winn's appeared on the witness stand. Both bore features like those in the pictures of aborigines, and the manner of speech seemed to echo the guttural tones of the men of the forest that one reads about. One witness stated that some years ago, a school was established in New Kent County for the Indians but that soon, thereafter, colored children of the vicinity started to attend, whereon the school was disbanded. BATTLING SIKI IS FOUND SLAIN IN NEW YORK CITY Former Light Heavyweight World's Champion Boxer Had Singular Career. NEW YORK. Dec. 16—Battling Ski, former light-heavy weight champion prize fighter of the world, whose real name was Louis Phal, was found dead early Tuesday morning on West Forty-first street in a district known as "Hell's Kitchen." He was lying on his face in a pool of blood that flowed from two bullet wounds in his back. A short barrel 38-callbrew revolver was found near the body. Patrolman John J. Mehan of the West 30th street station knew Skii and said hello to him shortly after midnight. At 4:10 he found a figure sprawled on the sidewalk and turned it, over to recognize Skii. When Dr. Bassapoa arrived from New York Hospital he said the fighter was dead, victim of a hemorrhage. Siki's career in the ring was not only an important success for very long. He did not though he enjoyed the good living that his profits brought him. Some of his escapades brought him considerable notoriously, such as an occasion when he was beaten up and thrown out of a Paris café where he was becoming obstreptous. Over here he enjoyed night life more than fighting. Not many months ago he was beaten up and spent some time in the hospital. Lying in bed irked him and he ran away from the institution in his palamas. Born in Senegal in 1897, he was sent to France with the native troops. He learned to box and startled the sporting world when he took the championship away from Carpentier, idol of the French. Lost To McTigue Publicity rained on him. His managers planned an extensive campaign for him, but although he was a fair-fighter he did not seem to do his best, and he did not keep his championship-belt long. On St. Patrick's Day, 1923, Mike McTigue, an Irishman, fought him in Dublin and beat him in a twenty-round fight. From then on his ring success was indifferent. He fought several fights, sometimes winning and sometimes losing, but never seemingly, doing all that he could to get to the top of the heap and stay there. He was happier spending his money than making it. Recently he told a sport writer he had bought a night club and introduced a white man of dubious appearance as his "secretary." he has been living in this coun- tinent since 1834. TY since 1924. While the coroner conducts an autopsy to determine the exact cause of his death detectives of the homicide squad are searching for the man or men who, they believe killed the fighter. THREE PERSONS KILLED IN BIRMINGHAM WRECKS BHIMINGHAM. Ms. Dee. 16—Three coated persons were killed and three seriously injured Sunday in automobile accidents in and around this city. Mrs. Patty Glover and her child were killed on Mulza highway near Ensley, when the driver of the car in which they were riding apted to make as sharp curve at high speed. The car left the pike and crushed into a tree, throwing the mother and baby almost 50 feet. Four others in the car. Frank Williams, Earl Thomas, Carrie Robinson and her infant, were badly hurt. They were taken to the F. C. I. Hospital where they were still unconscious Monday. Aaron Harrison, the seventh occupant of the car, escaped with minor injuries. He is being held poulding an investigation. Paul Black was killed when his automobile overturned on Warrior Kitter Road. He is believed to have lost control of his car while attempting to turn a curve. SENTENCE PLANTER FOR FATAL SHOOTING IN N. C LAURINGRURG, N. C., Dec. 16—Vince Norton (white) about twenty-two, has been sentenced to four months on the chain gang by Superior Court Judge P. A. McElroy after being found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of a colored man last year. The defendant was tried about a year ago at which time he claimed that a disagreement arose over a settlement and that his victim hit him with a hoe and he struck back with a double barrel shotgun which was accidentally discharged. Ten jurors stood for acquittal and two for second degree murder, resulting in a mistrial. It was at the retrial that he was convicted. The dead man lived on Norton's place near Hasty. FIND A CHARRED BODY NEAR A HIGHWAY IN ALA. OPELIKA, Ala., Dec. 18—The horribly burned body of a colored man was found Thursday, beside a smoldering fire close to the public highway south of Auburn. It was identified as that of John Towsend, age 50. Although Sheriff Moon's theory was 'hat the man had fallen into the fire while intoxicated, it appeared that he might have met foul play. Several men who passed the spot where Townsend was found said they had seen the blaze, but thought it logs burning and did not stop to investigate. An excellent brand of oil for airplane is made from locusts. M. B. REV. DR. S. A. MOSLEY Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church Following the eleventh anniversary exercises of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in 1981, he hastor most impressive and threaching ser- ber 13th, when the veteran, Dr. S. A. Mosley led his congregation, over 3,000 in numbers, down Pine boule- vard, on a tour of inspection of their new church home at Compton and Washington avenues. The multitude of folks were manned by the efficient colored corps as they marched over the busy streets. On entering the church many were heard thankking God signifying their appreciation in following their thief-tain to their permanent shrine which they will occupy in a very short time. The service here was short but impressive. After a Fervent prayer, Dr. Mosley read for Scripture lesson the 1st, 14th and 184th Psalms, after which he said in part: "We have gathered here fellow-soldiers, to do honor to our Master. May we not be puffed up, but let us forever keep our hands in God's hands, from whom all blessings flow." Many at this interval pledged and gave liberally, as the good officers, splendid choir, and alert ushers fell in line and carried out systematically their tasks. The Tabernacle Church feels highly honored in having this national character, veteran pastor, and great theologian of the Baptist cause and doctrine of this country as its pastor. May he live long to further carve his name on the hearts and minds of the men and women, girls and boys of the race of the world. NEW YORK HONORS LOCKE AUTHOR OF NEW BOOK. NEW YORK, Dec. 15—A dinner was held here recently "at which honor was paid to Alaine Locke who has just published "The New Negro," a book which gives studies of Nationally prominent Negroes. The affair was sponsored by the publishers of "Opportunity". National Urban League Magazine, Charles S. Johnson, editor of the magazine acted as toastmaster. Many outstanding race men were present at the occasion. INVESTIGATE GA. PRISONS ATLANTA. Dec 15—A special legislative committee will investigate alleged inhuman punishment of prisoners in certain Georgia convict camps. The majority of these camps are located in the northern part of the state. They have been severely criticized the past several months. A subcommittee of the house and senate has investigated the camps and reported that stocks, sweatboxes and other "extreme devices" are used. The camps will be investigated again. OFFICERS ON TRIAL FOR CONDUCTING ILLEGAL RAID WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 16.—Dear white policemen, C. Reed, J. Hicks, L. Sebastian and C. Hogan are a trial here on a charge of assault and illegal collection of money, prefaced by Garnet Washington and his wife, Charleaette, who operates the Actors' Rest, a hotel. Eleven witnesses charged that the police broke into the hotel without any warrants. Besides bearing Washington and Edward White and their wives, the officers were alleged to have taken $27. Other nets unbecoming to officers were charged to them. YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 12 CHURCHES ENTER DECLAMATION CONTEST Inter-Church Boys' Work Council Posts Plan. In Interget. Of Clean And Profitable Diversion * Twelve progressive churches have come together in an effort to serve the interests of church-going boys and girls and winning of others to the churches. Therefore the inter-Church Boys' Work Council was organized. Its first project was a debate between boys of All Saints Episcopal and Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Churches held at the latter church. Nine other churches participated in the program. This success led to the next project. The Council carefully outlined a declaration for December, January and February. On Monday, Dec. 29 representatives from Central, Pleasant Green Baptist, All Saints Episcopal, Wayman and St. Paul A. M. E. and Union Memorial M. E. Churches will hold the Eastern Division Declamation at Union Memorial Church. On January 15th, Berea Presbyterian, St. James A. M. E. Antioch and First Baptist, Lane Sabernacle C. M. E. and Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Churches will M. E. Zion Church is the president; David V. Essex, Jr., of Union Memorial M. E. Church is secretary and Chas. W. Dixon, of Pleasant Green Baptist Church is Treasurer of the Inter-Church Boys' Work Council. hold the Western Division contest. Then the winners of these division contests will compete for the City Championship in February. Inter-Church athletes and social programs are being planned by the Council for the very near future. A. J. Styles of Metropolitan A. J. H. HUFFMAN — FINE UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE REPAIRING We Do the CHEAPES BIDDING in the City. We Buy Call Delmar 4199-J For Christmas B SEE M. WHITLOR For Christmas bargains in household goods, aluminum ware, cut glass and toys, $5.50; $6.50 wagons for $4.50; 25c goods for lock. See what 10c will buy at the 2 store. 2520a N. Taylor. N. Mark HOLIDAY SUGGESTION MULVIHILL FURNITURE Give Furniture for Christmas presents, complete line of holiday Furniture and one-third or more: $80 Phonographs ... $11.30 $90 Consoles ... $4.50 $1.75 Smoking Stands ... $85 $18 Occasional Tables ... $9.75 $9 Priscilla Cabinets ... $5.50 $25 Cedar Chests ... $15.00 $15 Bridge Lamps ... $7.35 $12 Television $6 End $18 Tea $2.50 Ch $4.50 Ch $25 Day $35 Spin GRAND OPENING OF LEIBERT NEW SHOE ST 4490 EASTON AVE. — S. E. C SALE STARTS SATURDAY And Lasts Until X YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL We want you to see our new and larger grown in the past 5 years, at 4476 Easton Avenue and we believe we now have one of the most city—where we can serve you with the stylish you want at prices as low as they can be in the city. Whether you care to make a purchase or store and receive the valuable Souvenir we offer SPECIAL PRICES PREVAIL DURING HUFFMAN — FINE UPHOLSTER REPAIRING We Do The Best W BIS BIDDING in the City. We Buy and Exchange mar 4199-J 4452 G Christmas Bargains SEE M. WHITLOR Christmas bargains in household goods, trunks, aluminum ware, cut glass and toys. $7.50 wagons $6.50 wagons for $4.50; 25c goods for 10c. Stop See what 10c will buy at the 2 stores. T. Taylor. N. Market and Pe HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS VIHILL FURNITURE K CRODIT 112-114 North furniture for Christmas presents. See our new line of holiday Furniture and Toys at sa- lor more: graphs $41.26 es $41.50 ing Stands $85c onal Tables $9.75 Cabinets $5.50 Chests $15.00 Lamps $7.55 $12 Telephone Sets $6 End Tables $18 Tea Wagons $2.50 Child's Rockers $4.50 Child's High Ch $25 Dayemport Tables $35 Spinet Desks AND OPENING SALE OF LEIBERT'S NEW SHOE STORE 100 EASTON AVE. — S. E. Corner Tay SALE STARTS SATURDAY, DEC. 12 And Lasts Until Xmas INVITED TO CALL but you to see our new and larger store. Our b the past 5 years, at 4476 Easton Ave., so large that room to give the proper attention and service to o believe we now have one of the most complete shoe s we can serve you with the style and quality at prices as low as they can be bought for an other you care to make a purchase or not, come and s exceive the valuable Souvenir we offer. SCIAL PRICES PREVAIL DURING OPENING S FINE UPHOLSTERING We Do The Best Work and Buy. We Buy and Exchange 4452 Garfield as Bargains WHITLOR household goods, trunks, suit cases and toys. $7.50 wagons for 25c goods for 10c. Stop and at the 2 stores. N. Market and Pendleton BUGGESTIONS FURNITURE CO. 112-114 North 12th St. has presents. See our new, and furniture, and Toys at savings of $12 Telephone Sets ... $5.75 $6 End Tables ... $2.98 $18 Tea Wagons ... $8.00 $2.50 Child's Rockers ... $1.67 $4.50 Child's High Chairs ... $2.39 $25 Dayenport Tables ... $14.75 $35 Spinet Desks ... $13.50 OPENING SALE OF ERT'S HOE STORE — S. E. Corner Taylor SATURDAY, DEC. 12 Is Until Xmas and larger store. Our business has Easton Ava., so large that we requir- attention and service to our patrons, of the most complete shoe stores in the with the style and quality of shoes they can be bought for anywhere in purchase or not, come and see our new avenir we offer. AIL DURING OPENING SALE J. H. HUFFMAN FINE UPHOLSTERING FURNITURE REPAIRING We Do The Best Work and the CHEAPES BIDDING in the City. We Buy and Exchange Call Delmar 4199-J 4452 Garfield For Christmas Bargains For Christmas bargains in household goods, trunks, cush cases, aluminum ware, cut glass and toys, $7.50 wagons for $5.50; $6.50 wagons for $4.50; 25c goods for 10c. Stop and look. See what 10c will buy at the 2 stores. 112-114 North 12th St. Give Furniture for Christmas presents. See our new and complete line of holiday Furniture and Toys at savings of one-third or more. GRAND OPENING SALE LEIBERT'S NEW SHOE STORE 4490 EASTON AVE. — S. E. Corner Taylor We want you to see our new and larger store. Our business has grown in the past 5 years, at 4476 Easton Avo., so large that we required more room to give the proper attention and service to our patrons, and we believe we now have one of the most complete shoe stores in the city—where we can serve you with the style and quality of shoes you want at prices as low as they can be bought for anywhere in the city. Whether you care to make a purchase or not, come and see our new store and receive the valuable Bouvenir we offer. SPECIAL PRICES PREVAIL DURING OPENING SALE ATTENTION XMAS SHOPPERS Do Your Buying at FIERST'S. Best Va Line of Novelties. Buy Where Your Trade Get a Square Deal At All Times. FIERST STORE 4 Sanitary Cleaning and CALL MAIN 32 Ladies' Work a Specialty. Goods Ca Hats Cleaned and Blocked. Repairing of All 206-8 South 6th BE CURED FOR of bearing-down pains, sour stomach, indigest ing, loss of appetite, catarrh or phlegm in the Nautre's method—she never fails. Your Buying at PIERST'S. Best Value, Lowest Price Loyalties. Buy, Where Your Trade Is Appreciated. There Deal At All Times. STORE 4143 EASTO Military Cleaning and Dyeing CALL MAIN 329 's Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and used and Blocked. Repairing of All Kinds. 206-8 South 6th St. E CURED FOREV down pains, sour stomach, indigestion, tired, run of appetite, catarrh or phlegm in the nose or th method—she never fails. Best Value, Lowest Prices, Full Your Trade Is Appreciated and You 4143 EASTON AVE. ing and Dyeing Co. MAIN 329 Goods Called For and Delivered, pairing of All Kinds. 8 South 6th St. D FOREVER mach, indigestion tired, run-down feel, phlegm in the nose or throat. Use Do Your Buying at FIERST'S. Best Value, Lowest Prices, Full Line of Novelties. Buy Where Your Trade Is Appreciated and You Get a Square Deal At All Times. FIERST STORE 4143 EASTON AVE. Ladies' Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and Delivered. Hats Cleaned and Blocked. Repairing of All Kinds. 206-8 South 6th St. BE CURED FOREVER of bearing-down pains, sour stomach, indigestion tired, run-down feeling, loss of appetite, catarrh or phlegm in the nose or throat. Use Nautre's method—she never fails. Send $2.30 to THE RIGHT WAY 518 S. 3rd Street St. Louis, Mo. BUY YOUR Brd Street St. Le BUY YOUR SUITS FALL AND WINTER, NOW From Jake Jick NOTICE TO TAXPAY Taxes for 1925 are now due for taxes must be in thelector before close of business 31st, to avoid penalty January 1st. Send statement, giving due property (not later than 29th, to insure reply,) etc. EDMOND K YOUR TAILOR 2624 Market Street Latest Style Suits Made To Order $25 Patronize These Who Tronize You NOTICE O TAXPAYE Taxes for 1925 are now due. All more for taxes must be in the hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to avoid penalties—add January 1st. Send statement, giving description of property (not later than December 29th, to insure reply,) enclosing picture. EDMOND KOELN Market Street Made To Order $25 Up. Who Tronize You NOTICE EXPAYERS are now due. All money be in the hands of Col- se of business Decem- void penalties—added a giving description of later than December reply,) enclosing pos- ND KOELN 2624 Market Street Latest Style Suits Made To Order $25 Up. Patronize These Who 3 Tronize You TO TAXPAYERS Taxes for 1925 are now due. All money for taxes must be in the hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to avoid penalties—added January 1st. Send statement, giving description of property (not later than December 29th, to insure reply,) enclosing postage. . Collector of the Revenue PETER BEST BASKETBALL SEASON IN HISTORY OF CITY, IS OUTLOOK Y. M. C. A. Men League Has Six Teams Of Highest Calibre, To Fight For The City Championship. When the first whistle is blown in the Pine St. Branch Y. M. C. A. gymnasium to-morrow (Saturday) night for the basketball games between the Peerless five and the Pullman five, it will mark the beginning of the most promising basketball season in the history of the local colored Y. M. C. A. This year the Men's basketball league of the Y. M. C. A. will be composed or six teams of the highest callibre-St. Louis Argus; K. R. T.; Scullus; Arrow Boys; Pullman and running high and each team is out for the honor of being the champions of the city of St. Louis. Each team in the league will play one game a week up until March and the team, with the highest per-centage at the end of the season will be acclaimed the champions. The games are open to the public and it is hoped that a good number of persons will witness each game. The St. Louis Argus (builders) five was organized for the first time this year. It is a representative of the St. Louis Argus Publishing Co. and is supported by that concern. The team has in its ranks a number of ex-college players. It promises to be one of the strongest contenders for the city championship. K. R. T. Five The K. R. T. (Knights of the Red Triangle) five is last year's league and city champions. It has among its ranks Charles Zomphier who is considered the city's best all-around basketball player. Dr. Eugene King, former Fisk University and Chicago star, is also a member of the team. Scullin Five The Scullin five is backed by the Scullin Steel Co. Fourteen, former "Y" and Summer High School players are on the team. James Shelton is manager of the team, which was last year's runners up for the championship. Pullman Five The Pullman five is supported by the Pullman Shop and entered the league through the efforts of Mr. F. A. Grenshaw, Welfare Worker, Spencer Canty, a brilliant player is captain of the team. **Arrow Boys** The Arrow Boys five is composed of members of a prominent local social club. It is the first year that this team has been in the league. Its players are mostly former Sumner High School stars. **Peerless Five** The Peerless five is made up of a group of local "Y" players. It has a number of promising players including George Culpepper, former High School star in Little Rock, Ark. E. Clay, former North Plainfield, N. J. star, Leo Hines Jr., E. Cook and others. The schedule for the first week of play in the Pine St. Y. M. C., A. Young Mens Basket Ball League is as follows: Game Dec. 19th: 8:00 P. M.-Pullman vs Peerless 9:00 P. M.-K. R. T. vs Scullins Wel. Dec. 23rd: 9:00 P. M.-St. Louis Argus vs Arrow Boys. DEMPSEY DECLARES BOUT WITH WILLS IS OFF LOS ANGELES Calif., Dec. 16—Jack Dempsey is said to have admitted here Thursday, that rumors from the east of his having broken his contract with Floyd Fitzsimmons for a heavyweight bout with Harry Wills, were true. The heavyweight failed to reveal details of the alleged breach of contract and indicated that he was not greatly concerned as to what the next step would be. He said he understood that another offer was to be made to him, but did not know what it was to be. "I'm sitting here waiting. If they can show me a satisfactory contract that's fine with me," he said. Coincident with the champion's statement, Robrey Benton, publicity man, who has been spokesman for the boxer, came forth with an announcement that Dempsey was mistaken about the contract. He said that the contract was good; that Fitzsimmons had Dempsey's signature and that they considered the contract binding until it was violated, by the promoter. He declared that talk being put forth about staging the bout somewhere other than Michigan City, such as Chicago, was without basis. WILLS-DEMPSEY BOUT MAY-GO TO NEW JERSEY Preston News Service CHICAGO, Dec. 15—A fresh batch of reports on plans for a boxing match between Jack, Dempsey and Harry Wills next summer came after a conference Wednesday of Floyd Fitzsimmons, Michigan City, Ind., promoter, who obtained Jack Dempsey's signature and Ray Cannon, Milwaukee attorney, Dempsey's legal adviser. The two expect to meet Dempsey in Los Angeles next week, to discuss the probable withdrawal of the South Bend, ind. syndicates from the match, and selection of a new set of financiers. "Y" BASKETBALL STAR 1930 CHARLES ZOMPHIER The Flashiest Basketball Player Pine St. Y. M. C. A. Has Produced, Who Will Play Running Guard In The Big Basketball Game at the "Y" Saturday, December 26. thirty acres in New Jersey for the match, which would put it in the hands of Tux Rickard. Reports from Los Angeles indicated that the withdrawal of the South Bend backers who secured the Dempsey Wills signatures last fall might be announced at any event. Those reports were based on the alleged unwillingness of the South Benders to post substantial forfeits. Cannon left Wednesday for Los Angeles and Fitzsimmons left Thursday night. In South Bend rumors are said to be based on reports of the apparent unwillingness, of the Indianans to go to Los Angeles for the Dempsey conference and put up a further deposit of cash. LEE LEADS IN "Y" BILLIARD TOURNAMENT 34 Players Are In Straight Rail Match. Contest Will End January 10, With The Awarding Of Prizes. By Jas. W. Hutt At 8:00 p. m. December 10th, Henry Stovall the Summer student and R. A. Jackson of the St Louis 学院 made for the go and Jack son made the first count in the long trail of 33 games that each of the 34 entrants in the Y. M. C. A. Straight Rail Carom tournament must play before 8 p. m. Jan. 10th, 1026. are as follows: Dr. H. C. Buster 100 D. W. Bowles 100 Palge A. Brown 90 Fred Carter 100 H. K. Craft 80 G. W. Draper 80 Euthel Hunter 90 Hutchins Inge 90 Fred A. Jones 100 Dr. W. E. Hill 80 Jesse Phillips 60 Dr. J. J. Peters 90 Dr. Kelly D. Robinson 100 C. C. Wilson 90 Frank Mitchell 90 Mitchell Turner 60 Fred Yuong 80 Dr. J. A. Williams 70 Robert Turner 70 L. R. Broomer 60 Dr. J. E. White 60 N. T. Yancy 70 S. E. Garner 60 Dr. D. N. Sykes 90 Thos. L. Lee 90 J. Roger Inge 60 R. A. Jackson 70 Henry Stovall 70 Ben J. Ridley 90 Jas. H. Harrison 60 Ralph Wright 100 Dr. T. G. Benjamin 60 W. E. Cody 60 E. E. Cooper 60 The standing of the first Six 1st—Lee, won 16 games 2nd—R. Turner, won 13 games 3rd—Dr. Huster, won 11 games 4th—Dr. Robinson, won 9 games 5th—Craft & Hunter, won 8 games 6th—Mitchell & M. Turner, won 7 games. The Monthly Pocket Billiard Championship Elimination resulted in Frank Mitchell of the St. Louis Argus Office defeating all contestants up to date and he will -no doubt cross cues with the Champion on next Friday at 8:00 p. m. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC-18, 1925 JUST THINK OF IT ST. LOUIS ARGUS TO HAVE STRONG BASKETBALL FIVE Will Challenge The Chicago Defender Five. Aims For The Championship Of The City. The St. Louis Argus has proposed to give to the city a representative basket ball team, which will challenge teams of note from other large cities. The team will be the first semi-pro basket ball organization here, although nearly all Eastern and middle Western metropolis have them. Another newspaper that has done notable work in this line is the Chicago Defender which has one of the strongest fives in the country. The Argus (Bulldogs) five will be strictly a St. Louis organization and intends to build its prestige up through merit. It represents a channel wherein the manhood of St. Louis might turn its strength and skill to healthful and clean athletic diversion. Any young man of the city who will love Brilliante avenue (Phone: Delmar 4236-M) will take charge of all applicants. The Argus team is a member of the "Y" Basket Ball league. It will make its initial public appearance against the strong Arrow Dogs Five at the "Y". next Wednesday. The members of the Argus Bulldogs at the present time are: Frank Mitchell, Thomas Hicks, William Alexander, Richard Jackson, William Byrd, Alfonso Green, H. Hooper, E. Hunter, Spencer Allen, W. Larkins, L. Williams and E. Walker. Tiger Flowers Wins Decision Over F. Moody Outpoints English Boxer In Every Round. Is Cheered For His Sportmanship In Fighting. 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JACKSON ASSOCIATE EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 215 American Advertising Representative W 200 South Pearborn St. Chicago, Ill. ANTI-LYNCHING BILL AGAIN The introduction of the Anti Lynching bill, in the sixty-ninth Congress of the United States, leads very little encouragement to the Negroes of the country, under the present circumstances. Mr. Dyer, who has fathered this bill in the House of Representatives for many years admits that he holds one little or no hope of it becoming a national law, because of what he calls a hostile Senate. So there we are. Of course, this will be very difficult pointing to many of the faithful men and women of our race. They will feel like one who awaits after a night of pleasant memories to find it all a dream. They will find that According to newspaper reports, Mayor Miller made one of his characteristic speeches before a church club recently, during which time he accused the public office holders of being the worst thieves, worse than the gangsters. This blanket satiment by the Mayor covers every public office holder, especially if he wears a silk hat, rides in a limousine, or sits behind a desk. Just who is guilty we don't know, but they are under suspicion, by the public, are long as the mayor's statement is allowed to go unchallenged. The members of the City Central Republican Committee are under a similar entitlement and suspicion because the mayor has failed to point out those on the committee whom he said, ought to be in the penthouse. We know that he will say next that ninety-eight per cent of the presidents hypocrites and then start hell "ger-popping." We know that any of the public officers will take much exception to the mayor says about thievery in public office in this city, if they will reason, no doubt that the higher the office the greater is the chance to rob the public, and it so happens that Victor J. Miller holds the highest office in the city at present. KLAN AFTER MRS. RHINELANDER The Ku Klux Klan of Florida has called out the advance guards of its flogging-tar-feather party and ordered this guard to go and search diligently for Alice Jones-Kip Rhinelander and if she be found bring word back quickly to the "committee" who will grant wait on her. to their dens after their hunt for Alice, and see if you do not find them hunting the bed chamber of their "mistress," a Negro woman whom they have lived with, if not openly, secretly, for many years. They go so far as to play with their mulatto-babies and kiss them while upon their knees. Yet, when these same children grow up, and seek, or even permit the association of a kin to their fathers in a decent way, then it is called a crime against the church and society. So much so, that the Ku Klux Klan must be called in. He is up for While his attic has been go believed that fight will do action all else the measure, the president way. Dawes, a Comment and Opinion Devoted to a Discussion of Social and Civic Problems and Events By GORDON H. SIMPSON Executive Secretary, Urban League of St. Louis SOME XMAS REFLECTIONS Christmas, that season of the year when all people in Christian countries pause in the stress and struggle of life to reflect upon the life of the one who gave birth to a new era in the world's history; Christmas which in its modern celebration takes the form of the giving and receiving of remembrance by relatives and friends; Christmas, that season of the year when thoughtful people take stock of what has gone before during the previous months and what is visioned for the coming months and years; Christmas, that time for merry making and rolle Christmas days to bring the greatest joy to others and to ourselves? Shall it be a time merely for wrathful expensive presents upon those we love or we hope we will learn to love us? Or shall it also include remembering the sleek in your hospitals, the poor and needy, the plans and the hard-hewn, who perhaps need the Christmas cheer could furnish them? Shall it be a time for taking an inventory of ourselves in our very personal lives, of our relations with our fellow man and of our material possessions? There are those who will be baker this Christmas because they have helped to make others happier. There are those who will attain a larger measure of happiness for others and for themselves because they have learned and something out of the preceding months. These are some thoughts for Christmas. But us we review the past year and reflect on the present, let us determine in our minds that we shall begin now to set aside regularly something to help make about Christmas a happy time about ourselves. A Christmas planned in year one ahead will be a merrier Christmas this time next year. GOV. PINCHOT APPOINTS EDWARD W. HENRY TO FILL OFFICE OF MAGISTRATE Will Preside Over Court No. 2. The Portition Mado Vacant By Death Of Amos M. Scott Associated Negro Press PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 16—Gov. Pinchot appointed Edward W. Henry as magistrate to preside, over Magistrate Court No. 2. Wednesday, this is the court presided over by the late Amos Scott, who had the distinction of being the first colored magistrate. Mr. Henry's appointment is looked upon with favor by large numbers, and The Record (Philadelphia's second largest paper) commenting editorially upon his candidacy, referred to Mr. Henry as being mentally fitted for the position. Mr. Henry is well-known throughout the State, and was for five years president of the famous Citizen's Republican Club, resigning just a few months ago. He is active in fraternal and educational circles and has a large following. HREE GET $5000 JOBS THROUGH ILL. GOVERNOR SPRINGFIELD, Dl. Dec. 15—GREAT Small (Republicans) of Illinois, recently appointed Dr. S. A. Ware of this city as a specialist in the Social Hygiene Division of the Department of Public Health of Illinois, Governor Small also has appointed Edward H. Wright to the Illinois Commerce Commission, and John B. French, on the Illinois Industrial Commission, with salaries of $7000 and $5000 a year respectively. BLACK HAND THREATS IN HUCKSTER MURDER TRIAL NEW YORK, Dec. 16 "Blackhand threats have caused all, but one witness, who were schedule to testify against six italians now awaiting trial on a charge of beating Eugene Fowler, a colored huckster, to death last April, to refuse to testify, according to Assistant District Attorney Henderson. It is said that Fowler was set upon in a stable by a bunch of whites thought to be his competitors. Clubs and stones were used to beat him to death. A son, Eugene, Dr. who was with his father, told the groom of the man. The man, Mrs. Alice Fowler of 65 West 128th has appealed to the N A. A. C. P. for assistance in the prosecution of her husband's slayers. Don't worry about recognizing your mistakes: People will promptly tell you of them. All children living in the city, who have been denied admittance to the public schools or Summer High, on the grounds of "Non-residence," are required to address and address 'to the Editor of The Argus, 2512 Market street. Wise is the man who uses his wisdom first on himself. You get as many kicks out of life as you put kicks into it. If you don't mind your business your business won't mind you. Our grocery bill last week was $17.76. It took the spirit of 1776 to pay it. A diploma on the wall isn't any sure sign that you can use diplomacy on the floor. Sometimes the most distinguished looking fellow in the crowd has the most extinguished feeling. "Be kind to dumb animals," says a humanitarian, but he gives no instructions for the treatment of dumbells. Will Rogers writes ads for a well-known tobacco concern. Evidently they keep him in Durham while he furnishes the Bull. By spending a few cents a day one may acquire an education; and by using a little sense every day one may avoid the necessity. There's nothing like being prepared: ask the next ragged urchin you see to be sure to save you a job when he becomes president. "Maybe there are more killings because people shoot straighther when sober." - Washington Post. Another editor begging the question. An organization is a group of people in which the committees get all the glory and the secretary all the salary. What price glory? In peace we have the right to sue and be sued; in war, the right to kill and be killed. Some of us haven't seen much of either. We started to write a poem on Christmas the first day and like this the next comes but once a year." But all we could think of for the next line was "Thank heaven!" HUTT ANSWERS ARGUS Editor St. Louis In a recent issue of your invaluable paper, you did me the honor of commenting on your editorial column up on the front that I had not announced my candidacy for an elective position against the primaries of 1925. While thank you for your kindly mention, I desire to state that I am intensely interested in those aspirants of our race who are fitted for the places that they can fill with honor, efficiency and with justice to all of the people that they by their election, will serve. If I may refer to past events, I beg leave to call your attention to the work done in the Primary of March 22 when the East End Division Abe-for-Major, with which organization I was associated, carried the awards to 16 by 98% of the registered Negro vote for Louis P. Abe for Mayor. I also had the honor to have charge the field forces of our group in the election in April and by intensive, high powered canvass, secured another victory within our race. Among the workers was a large number of efficient young women who took pride in the work assigned them. Realizing the great need of intelligent representation of our group in party councils, these workers decided to band themselves together as the actual workers for the purpose of gaining. 1. Support of the U. S. Constitution. 2. Racial recognition in party councils. 3. Election of efficient Negroes to office. Yours for good government. JAS. W. HUTT, 2846 Pine St. VIRGINIA GETS ITS FIRST RACE WOMAN ATTORNEY RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 16 - Miss L. Marion Poe of Washington, D.C., who passed the December examination of the Virginia State Board of law examiners held here last week has the honor of being the first colored woman to become an attorney in the state of Virginia according to M. B. Watt, secretary of the board of examiners. ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IS INTRODUCED IN SENATE Associated Negro Press WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 16- Visions of a battle more determined than that which harassed the last congress were seen in the introduction into the United States Senate on its opening day this week of the Anti-Lynching Hate Senator Willis B. McKenney of Illinois. The measure was placed before the upper house of congress on the wind of a speech from the Illinois Senator and while the lawmakers' ears were still ringing from the words in the President's message. The action of Senator McKinley is held to be of the utmost significance. He is up for re-election next year. While his attitude toward the Negro has been generally favorable, it is believed that the heat of next year's fight will do much to force him into action all along the line in pushing the measure. He will be aided by vice-president Dawes in an indirect way. Dawes, as president of the ate, is fighting for the filibuster, the seminal tactic which defeated president Lincoln's bill before. It defeated the rules, and thereby limiting debate, the way will be paved for success. It has passed the house before. McKinley and Dawes may depend for support upon most of the members of the Illinois contingent in both houses of the national legislative body. EMANCIPATION DAY SPEAKER AT ATLANTA Attorney Geo Le Vaughn will deliver the Emancipation Day address at Atlanta, Georgia, New Year's Day under the auspices of the Atlanta Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. The day is usually celebrated in great style by the Atlantans, and a throne of three or four thousand people will doubtless gather on that date to hear Mr. Vaughn. Four Soldiers Held For Wounding Negro Civilian WISHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 15 Fort Washington, patrol were held last week on a charge of shooting by military authorities, at the fort pending the outcome of the condition of Alfred Lewis, a Negro civilian who was wounded in an alleged shooter fray near the fort Monday when the soldiers, seeking escaped prisoners, fired on him in which was riding after it failed to halt at a command. The soldiers were held at the result of a report of a board of investigators to the effect that the shooting was so authorized and therefore illegal. Lewis is at Walter Read Hospital, where he has been transferred from the Casstaff Hospital as soon as the military authorities learned there was a possibility he had been shot by soldiers. At first it was be lieved the wounds were not serious, but it has been discovered that the bullet which entered Lewis' leg after riecepitting from a seat spring in the automobile had splintered the bone and caused a troublesome wound. It is said that the next step in the matter will be proceedings against the members of the patrol, who are accused of inexcess of their authority, the military procedure resembling that of criminal civilian process. HOOSIT? Associated Negro Press 33—In the battle of Bunker Hill Negro soldiers so distinguished them selves that their names have come down to us garrlanded with the tributes of their contemporaries. One man until then a slave, a private in Col- Nixon's regiment of continentals, without orders fired deliberately upon Major Pitcairn as he mounted the parapet and was leading the assault of the British to what appeared certain victory. Hoosit. Answer to Hoosit 32. Salem Poor. ALPHA PHI ALPHAS MEET IN DETROIT DEC. 27-31 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—Detroit has been selected for the Eighteenth Annual Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, December 27-31st. This fraternity is the oldest of its kind, and is sponsored of the nation wide. "Go-to-high-school—Go-to-college' movement among America. Negroes, operative for the last decade. The fraternity originated at Cornell University, New York, in 1906 and has spread throughout all important institutions of college grade, where colored students are in attendance. Its total membership is now more than 3,500, comprised of ardent Negro students at Hawkeye, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, California, Minnesota, Illinois, Chicago Massachusetts, Institute of Technology, Howard University, Lincoln, Wilberforce, Virginia, Union, Iowa, Ohio State, Indiana, Brown, Southern, California, Northwestern, and Denver universities. BOYS HURL DYNAMITE RACE MAN STOPS-AFFAIR POLICE NOT SO BRAVE Lads Find Explosives Enough To Wreck Building. Throw Them Around Unaware Of The Danger PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16—Three small white boys probably owe their lives to a colored laborer. A. burlap, bag full of mysterious-looking sticks could not help but arouse curiosity. It did. The bag was lying in the rear of a house at 636 North 8th street. The boys—Stanley Dubil, 11; Charles Schretzman, 10, and Joseph Dupe, 8.—extracted the sticks from the bag Sunday night. Then, their youthful imagination fired, they played the part of the jugglers they had seen in the circus last year. But not equipped with the skill of a professional, some of the sticks were dropped and split in two. Others were thrown on the nearby tracks of a Reading Railroad spur. Still others were tossed carelessly into the back yards of neighboring houses. Some struck the heads and bodies of the boys rather forcefully. They are having their share of innocent fun. They were highly indignant when Ralph Brown, colored, of 8th and Wood streets, who stopped to watch them at play, interrupted them, gathered up as many of the sticks as he could and took them to the 8th and Jefferson street station. The boys went along. The police station was quiet. 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Police investigating the case found the rest of the sticks—twenty-four in all—scattered about the railroad tracks and in the yards. A member of the Keystone State Construction Company later reported that the operation stolen from the building operation of the Broad St subway. He also said these was enough dynamite in the sticks to blpw, up City Hall. BLIND MAN WINS FIGHT FOR INS. POLICY PAYMENT RALEIGH, N. C., Dec. 16—Mrs. Walter Cobb did not intentionally throw a quantity of Iye into her husband's face, which resulted in his blindness, and his policy with the Standard Accident Insurance Company was paid up, therefore he is entitled to $4,000 due on his policy for the loss of his exesight. This was the decision of a jury, here, which heard the case of Walter Cobb against the Standard Accident Insurance Company. When formerly forfeited payment of his policy, he was then awarded accommodation provisions and had been in force for five years, the amount due under the verdict will be increased to a minimum of $4,100.00 claimed by the company, and a maximum of $4,500.00 claimed by the plaintiff. PROTEST SEGREGATION IN PHILA. CATHOLIC CHURCH PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 16.—Charlene F. Clarke, a member of the Catholic Church, has voted disapproval of the preface of a church of his faith in West Philadelphia, which he said Jim crowds its colored members in direct opposition to the teachings of the religion. It has been reported that separate sermons are conducted at the church, one is held in the basement for its colored parishioners and another on the main floor for its white parishioners. A committee which visited Cardinal Dougherty to protest the state of affairs at the church said that the Cardinal expressed his opinion that the method of conducting the church was satisfactory. Father Denver, priest in charge of colored work, who has shown interest in race problems, declared the Jim-crow practice of the church a matter of expediency. He stated that the majority of the colored parishioner desired a separate church. Mrs. Bethune Asks Chance For The Colored Students Associated Negro Press PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 16—In an address before the large student body in the William Penn High School for Girls, Mrs. Mary Bethunia, prominent in Women's Club, education and social service activities throughout the country, asked her hearers the vast majority of whom were to give their colored class-mates not only a chance in the school-room, but she urged them to be reasonable with them and deal fairly with them in the after years. Mrs. Bethune believes that through education in social ethics that will teach men and women to deal fairly and with a spirit of tolerance with the members of other races, much good can be done. Fully three thousand pupils, nearly all of whom are white heard the address, which was well received. Mrs. Bethune is one of the few race women who have been privileged to address the student body of William Penn. but often it only helps to buy the Interest on the mortgage. Hez. Heck says: "Speakin' generally, men gives more sympathy to wilders than they, do to wimmin." Meet All Competitors Hicks' Cleaning and Pressing Shop. See My Prices THE PEOPLE'S PAPER PART TWO EDGAR BROWN WRITES ABOUT NEW CONGRESS Sees Little To Be Done For The Benefit Of Colored People As National Lawmakers Take Up Work. I am going to be so bold as to say the Capitol is all agog over the re-introduction of the Anti-lynching bill but I honestly doubt if many of the Washington "plinks" and literature have even yet learned that this law would have much less apprehension the rocky road that must be traversed by Congressman Dyer's HR-2777 referred to the Judiciary Committee of the House and Senate Bill 121 introduced by Senator William B. McKinley of Illinois and referred to the Judiciary Committee of the Senate. This measure is explained in Volume 7.6 of the Congressional Record issued December 8, as a bill to assure to persons within the jurisdiction of every state the equal protection of the laws and to punish the crime of lynching. It is essentially the same old Dyer-Ant-Lynching bill, with some more teeth put in it as far as federal power to enforce same that passed the house, and was killed by the Congress; and naturally everybody wants to know what will happen to this one. First let me say judging by the conspicuous absence of N. *A.* A. C. P. Officials, lobbyists, representatives of churches women's organizations, and professional politicians this new move to stamp out the lynching evil by a federal statute is being pushed by Messrs. Dyer and McKinley from Missouri and Illinois respectively because they believe someone ought to hold the body of the middle west. Every other interest, manufacturing, agriculture, wets, drys, and what nets have their representatives here to keep behind the duly elected Senators and Congressmen reminding them of the approach of next year's election among other things but somehow the Negroes have as usual put their trust in the magnanimity of their white brethren, perfectly content to pray at home but to do nothing to help back up their demands here in Washington. As quiet as he kept up his work asked for or Ben Davis, who I understand was in town for a day that insisted on the Dyer bill getting another hearing but one Charlie Pickett mere worker in the ranks as the Senator's Secretary an his friend Byron in the House who happens to be a member of the race and secretary of the Naval affairs Committee, so engaged now for twenty-two years and, ranked first among the whole host. It was left to these busy gentlemen to see that the 69th Congress made thing to make life easier for our children. He gave our eyes open for the noisy proclaiming credit in week or so. But will the bill get anywhere? I chanced to have a little chat with that great writer of American Juriprudence the Honorable Associate Justice Owen Wendell Holmes of the Supreme Court, native of Massachusetts, who said about like this: "I recall my first impulse to laugh an old abolitionist friend of mine out of court, but he can pleading the cause I listen to for the Negro. I can picture pictures about the way Senator Curtis, Republican for leader and of Indian ancestry, a Kansan who early helped to house forty colored families on his farm over the protest of white neighbors will react when he is called 'to try and get a vote on this bill' before the Senate, and by the way without Senator Curtis nothing can be done; Senators Borah and Walah, one a Republican and one a Democrat will respond to like manner though both honestly convinced they is unconstitutional and they are both considered authorities in that form of law. pain of Other Senators on the Judiciary committee who will conduct hear- ing will - snailly I believe report the bill out by a majority vote. Senator Dween of Illinois on this Committee while Governor of illi- ninois removed a Sheriff in Cairo for failing to protect an accused man from the mob. That was back in 1807 and Illinois had not had a lynching from that day to this. Senator Goff, a new comer from the State of West Virginia can be depended upon, as well as a old friend Senator Ernst Kentuck, and Senator King a Democrat from Idaho who on Sunday submitted a resolution to convey to the President its desire that the National forces of the United States be removed at once from Hartt. Senator Cummins of Iowa, the Chairmor is O. K. according to Senator Curtis and Congressman Dyer. Judging from the busy signs on the outer offices of Senator Borah and Senator Reed of Missouri, the World Court which President Coolidge recommended for the respectful attention of the Senate will open up again the whole League of Nations fight and if so, Congress may be in session all summer and those conditions it may be impossible for some to meet, short-sighted successfully block the Anti-lynching bill by a prolonged filibuster. If the only hope was some change in the Senate rules as advocated by the good general and Viss-president Charlie Dawes, I would predict right now the doom of this measure. NORTHEASTERN LIFE INS. ENTERS WASHINGTON, D. C NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 14—Northeastern Life Insurance Company has just received licenses from the Commissioner of insurance at Washington, D. C., admitting it to do business in that city. The company will immediately open an office in charges of a competent insurance man and go after the business there at once. Northeastern Life of which Harry H. Pace is president, is forging rapidly to the front as one of the most progressive of our life insurance organizations. It has attracted the attention of both the insurance press and the daily newspapers of the metropolitan district. In a recent Monday morning issue of the New York World one of the biggest daily newspapers in New York, there appeared a column story, headed by a picture of Mr. Pace, and commenting on the interest which the advent of Northeastern has aroused in Negro business. The company creasingly large volume of business and is managed by a Board of Dir- rectors consisting of some of the most widely known business men of the Eastern section, among them being Jas. H. Bullock, Chairman of the Board; Harry H. Pace, President; Louis C. Bulloch, Treasurer; Charles J. Hilton, Secretary; T. A. Dickson, Vice President and Chief of Agen- gement; Murray Meer, Repre- sentor; Jas. W. Roberson, Compror- her; John B. Dykes, Atlantic City; David D. Woyes, Newark, N.; J. Dr. Jas. W. Parker, Red Bank, N.; J. A- torney Alexander H. Martin, Cleveland, Ohio; Wm. H.Wortham, New York, N. Y.; G. Ellsworth Mercer, Wilmington, Del.; Dr. Geo. E. Haynes, New York, N. Y.; E. A. Brown, New- ark, N. Y.; J. Francis Grant, New- ark, N. Y.; Dr. F. M. Jacobs, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Dr. F. M. Jacobs, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Atty. Robert I. Vann, Pitt- burgh, Pa.; Dr. M. H. Lambricht, Cleveland, Ohio; Gilbert F. Brown, Jersey City, N. J.; and Dr. O. M. Waller, Brooklyn, N. Y. JEFF CITY N. A. A. C. P. ELECTS ITS OFFICERS JEFF CITY N. A. A. C. P. ELECTS ITS OFFICERS JEFFERSON CITY, MO., Dec 14—The Local Branch N. A. A. C. P. met at the Second Baptist Church on Thursday evening and elected the following officers: R. G. Richardson, M.D. President; J. P. Washington, Vice President; Mrs. Laura Wooldridge; Secretary; Miss Irene Heron. Cor Secretary; A. M. Schweich, Treas. Executive Committee: Atty. R. S. Cobb, Chairman; Prof. T. P. Smith; R. W. Stokes; Dr. E. L. Schuggs, Dr. N. B. Young, L. U.; M. Letitia Williams. The Junior Branch under the able direction of Miss Williams has raised $55.00 for the defense fund of the N. A. A. C. P. At the annual meeting President Young delivered the annual address in which he stated that the Negro Race suffers because our leaders do not sacrifice enough. His address was favorably received. DIES AT THE AGE OF 119 DUNN, N. C., Dec. 16—Margaret Williams, said to be 119 years old, died recently at her home in Mingo township, Sampson County, death being due to infirmities of old age. She enjoyed good health until two years ago. She never lost her eyesight however. "Aunt" Margaret smoked and chewed regularly for many years, and, judging from her ripe old age, the use of the "weed" had no ill effect in shortening her days on the earth. DEFENDER SUES PAPER CO. CHICAGO. Dec. 16. - Suit is under way here for $1,290.75 damages against the Midland Paper Company for accepting money in bad faith from the publishers of the Reflexus Magazine which failed with a big financial loss. The Robert S. Abbott Publishing Company is the plaintiff in the suit. The petition charges that the defendant's acceptance of money drawn from the publishing company's treasury even though made through a bona-fide representation was an act of bad faith. COLLEGE STUDENTS OF PA HOLD INTER-RACIAL MEET PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16—A special race relations meeting was held at the State Normal School at Cheyng, Pa., recently. The Seniors of the school were sponsors of the gathering at which representatives from the University of Pennsylvania, The West Chester Normal School, Drexel Institute, Hayford College, the white "Ys" of Philadelphia and the Y. M. C. A. and Prebysterian Church of Chester gave live discussion on two specific questions concerning race relations. These questions were: 1. Can Negro students secure the cooperation of white students in reaching some sensible inter-racial understanding that may constitute a basis for world peace-discrimination between the good and the bad in both groups and the development of mutual respect, tolerance, understanding and co-operation? 2. Can we work together for equal opportunity of all kinds? At the conclusion of the meeting resolutions were signed by all of the groups gathered together right before its individuals to work for better race relations and World peace. ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,DECEMBER 18,1925 JUNIOR IDEAS Edited By LORETTA E. OWENS EDITOR'S NOTES The Snow Man December 24 found little Jimmy working skillfully on a snow man. He rolled snow and rolled snow until the ball was nearly his size. This done he stopped, stamped his cold feet and blew his breath on his cold, naked hands. He thought little of his big, cold so again set to work on the body of the snow man. It was two feet high when Jimmy decided he could reach no farther. Now for his head—how could he get it on? If he climbed on the snow man's body the snow would slide from under him. He could not get a chair from the house, for his mother would make him stay. He stole the wood shed for wood and piled it up until he could easily place the head on his snow man. "Now, paired, old corneau, pipe and a (new pieces of corn) is all I need!" Running back to the woodshed, he secured several pieces of coal. But the pipe—how was he to get it? The door bell rang and his mother let the kitchen. Quickly Jimmy entered the room, snatched the pipe from the window sill, and out the door the door ran. He put two pieces of coal in the lead for eyes, put the mouth in its supposed "mouth, and placed the other pieces of coal down the front of his body for buttons, supposedly on the snowman's invisible coat. His task completed, he went into the house cold and hungry. After eating his breakfast, his mother put him to bed. He did not awake until supper time that night. After supper he went to the wiener to gaze once more upon his "man" as he called it, but his snow man was gone. The larger boys had destroyed it. And now, Jimmy defended of his expectations, went sorrowfully to his room and cried himself to sleep. MAN'S INNER SOUL Tell me what man has within his heart that causes him to hold malice against his fellow man? If only a photograph could be made of man's soul and set before him daily, he would soon overcome his trait of envy and grudgery. The man is relentless who walks about daily thinking only of himself But to reiterate the subject, man's inner soul is hidden to mortals, but not to God—who sees all things. It would be well if man could remember that God sees everything. Kewpie Lillian Stevenson 722 N. 23rd St. St. Louis, Mo. I hope my letter does not come too late for publication, but I did not know when the week closed. I should like very much to hear from some of the Kewkies. I write to some of them but they never answer my letters. Would you be so kind as to send me a list of Kewkies so I may write to you? I would from more of the Kewkies and also to become a 100% Kewkie. How can I become a 100% member? Your friend, Mary Ewing. 2016 Mills St. St. Louis, Mo. TALK O' THE TOWN DON'T forget to get your Christmas suggestions to me by December 21. Miss Lillian Stevenson of 722 N. 21rd street, St. Louis, Mo., would like to hear from the Kewpies. Miss Mary Ewing of 2016 Mills street, St. Louis, Mo.; is longing to hear from the Kewpies. Help Miss Ewing to be a 100% Kewpie. Write to her. The new members for this week are: Opal Cooper, 401 W. Eighth street, Fulton, Mo.; Henryetta Gray, 2101 Carr street, St. Louis, Mo.; Claudine Woods, 1120 N. Changpai avenue, St. Louis, Mo.; Mildred Anthony, 215 W. Second street, Fulton, Mo.; Emuice Evans, 3142 Pine boulevard, St. Louis, Mo.; James Green, St. Louis, Mo.; Mildred Anthony; Cleo Hopkins, R. F. D. 2, Bag 14, Oran, Mo.; Lacey Taylor, Siketon, Mo., and (Miss) Louie Owens, 1114 E. 13th street, Pine Bluff, Ark. SISTER SUSAN APPLICATION BLANK For Membership of Kewpie Correspon- dances Club Sister Susan 3003a Dickson St. St. Liquia, Mo. I desire to become a member of the Argus Kewpie Club. Name Address Age Birthday City State INFANT FATALLY BURNED DURING PARENTS' ABSENCE PINE BLUFF, Ark, Dec. 16—White Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Newbie, were at work Wednesday on the Oracle farm near Gascony their infant child was burned to death in a fire, which destroyed their home. 'This blaze was discovered by Jack Hall, but the fire had gained such a headway that all NEW WEST END HOTEL West Belle Place and Vandeventer Avenue Finest And Largest Colored Hotel in the U. 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On the original committee the colored representatives were: J. Henry Lewis, Georgia Benson, Mrs Gabriella Pelham, Dorsey Rhodes, Henry T. Grant and Wellington A. Adams, of the group, Mrs. Pelham, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Rhodes were named on an executive committee. Race Question Enters It was at the second meeting of this executive committee that the race question which caused a breach up, Mrs. W. Audubon, while stifled up the question, when she stated that if the festival were a civic affair it would include the colored people. It was then that Mrs. Pelama made a stand for her race. Makes Stern Stand Addressing the body she declared: "The suggestion has been made that a section be reserved for the colored people at the festival concerts in the Auditorium. I must say that my friends and myself can take no part in any affair of a public character where we must wear a tag of inferiority. To the extent of my means I am willing to support the festival as my contribution to music but, as to taking an active part in it, to so in justice to my race." Mrs. Pelham's remarks (like a bombshell and Admiral Rodman and many other members walked cut without formal adjustment. Thus the members dismissed themselves, and exected groups stood here and there discussing the new turn of affairs. Against Mixed Audiences Meeting of the Commissioners following the incident at which the question of segregation was discussed finally terminated by the Commissioners of the 1926 Festival. The cause for this action was stated as due to refusal of the principal financial guarantors of the Washington Auditorium to sanction mixed audiences. CATHOLICS INDORSE THE HERO MEMORIAL Associated Negro Press WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 16—A proposal national memorial to colored soldiers and sailors who have given their lives for their country in all wars from the Revolutionary to the World War, was indorsed by the Federation of Colored Catholics of the United States which closed its first annual convention in this city Monday. Emphasis, during the convention, was laid upon the necessity of colored Catholics individually doing as much as they could toward the improvement of the condition of the race and the burden which the Roman Catholic Church bears because of the comparatively few Negroes who are members. The Rev. S. W. Turner, of Hampton Institute was elected president of the federation which next year will meet in this city again. Hot Stuff From The Kitchen BY TOM SAWYER For Associated Negro Press White Presidents for Black Schools under the new consciousness, has become a subject as dolicate as a discussion of the Negro question in Congress. Rodger Didler, in Heeble Jecbies, that literary "sign of intelligence, has given all the newspapers something to think about in his masterful article entitled "The World's Greatest Weekly." The frankness and boldness of the remarkable statement of President Coolidge, on the Negro, in his message to Congress, 'is best appreciated with what he did said, with what Wilson didn't say, and with what Taft said. That Roscoe Coulking Bruce, former Assistant Superintendent of the Public Schools of Washington, is enthusiastically engaged in producing a "Who's Who? - for Negroes of, America." There's a joker in the questionnaire, but, what's the odds, if we get the Who? A group of twenty men in Cincinnati, headed by W. P. Dabney, the distinguished editor, gave a testimonial dinner in honor of Prof. John R. Blackburn, a teacher in McCall School, a private training school for Negroes, established with the in come from $500,000 by a white woman's bequest some years ago. But here's the big kick: Prof. Blackburn is 84 years old, active, walks much splendid mind, smokes cigar, and graduated from Dartmouth 1859! Mrs. Dora Cole-Norman of New York, who is "setting the country on fire" with the magnetic rendition of her own production, "Loyalty's Gift," in community recreation service, is a sister of the late Bob Cole, and of Mrs. Clarribel Cole Plummer, also efficient in dramatic dancing—the latter, a resident of Chicago. Undoubtedly, Mrs. Norman is without an equal in her work. The Ford Motor Company, Detroit, employs on an average of ten thousand Negroes in its River Plant, a total employment number than fifty thousand workers. There are sixty thousand workers in the Ford Highland Plant, a large number of whom are Colored; and then there is the Bedford Plant of the Ford Company, with the engineering offices, executive offices, Dearborn Independent and public offices, and the aviation field. Negroes are used in manual, skilled labor, some forenom, and the minimum wage is six dollars per day. Figure this income, and outgo. Chicago is the world's greatest center in the production of publications in behalf of Negro welfare and advancement. There are no less than four weekly Negro Publications in Chicago of substantial size, together with other smaller publications, some weekly and some monthly; and Chicago has the executive offices of The Associated Negro Press. Chicago quirk pushers have formed a live wired Press Club, and things on a high plane, have established headquarters in a beautiful location on Michigan Boulevard. Fraternalism is the keystone of material progress. By the power of unity Negro publishers not only command respect, in matters of justice; but in matters of advertising, they command respectful consideration. A Frenchman with a wooden leg is making a walking tour of the world. JOHN H. HARRIS marked a social service worker, a few 'days ago, when speaking of A. Smith, 3394 'Finney Ave. Mr. Smith, though widely known in St. Louis, little seems to be known of his service to his fellowman. His principal work being that of helping those who are less fortunate. Not the many who are seen daily around the city, but the kind of officer that has won for him the respect and confidence of the courts; in that many unfortunate children as well as grown-ups, who have fallen into the hands of the 'law, have been paroled to his care and keeping. At one time, as many as twelve were in his charge. With advice and other assistance, he usually helps them to become useful citizens. Mr. Smith works with the social agencies of the city; and his service generally recognized as most valuable. His friends are to make the race for Committeeman of the 23rd Ward, saying that in such an office, he could render even more service to his people. OCCUPATIONAL SURVEY OF LINCOLN UNIV. MADE JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Dec. 14—Robert S. Cobb, Executive Secretary, Missouri Negro Industrial Commission announced today the result of an occupational survey made by the class in Economics at Lincoln University. Cobb stated that he had the survey made so that his office may determine just what occupations Missouri colored students wish to follow in life so that he may help them to find the positions of their choice. Of the 300 students answering questionnaires, 127 would be teachers. This is as it might be expected as Lincoln University is the only agency for the training of Negro teachers under the state's control. The fields of medicine, pharmacy and denistry claim twenty-eight per cent of the students. This is also an open field where great service may be rendered to the Race and the returns worthwhile. The farm, it seems has been sadly neglected. Cobb stated, out of the fifty-seven students who claim the rural districts as their home, only (2) two, selected an occupation with which they were well trained. The report pointed out that there is a broad field for the Negro who is well trained in Agriculture as the Smith-Hughes, Lever and various other agencies are glad to employ well trained Negroes along the line of Agriculture. The Commission will ask the next General Assembly to place a well equipped experimental station at the University so as to equip Negro boys for this important life occupation. The report also states, that the ministry has been sadly neglected. This is to be regretted for the church is the great social center where the people meet to thrash out their problems and the minister is our chief leader. It is, therefore, necessary to have a well trained ministry in order to develop leadership. Only two students announced this intention to take the position. Prof. Sherman Savage of the department of Economics, directed the survey, Cobb stated that the High Schools and Denominational Schools of the state would be asked to furnish his office similar information. DR. SWEET TO ADDRESS THE KAPPA CONVENTION Associated Negro Press CHICAGI, Ill. Dec. 16—According to an announcement made today by Attorney Earl R. Dickerson, Grand Polemarch of the Kappa Psl fraternity. Dr. Ossian H. Sweet, Detroit, Michigan, will be one of the speakers of the fraternity, which will be held in New York City, December 27-31. This convention' announced Attorney Dickerson, bids fair to exceed all others in the history of the fraternity as to attendance, drawing students and representatives from the leading colleges and universities of America. Among the other prominent speakers will be Dr. Robert Bagnall. New York: Dr. M. O. Bousefield, president of the Liberty Life Insurance Company; Chicago; Judge William T. C. Nutter, Charlotte W. Va.; Attorney R. M. Van Tiepke, Kans; B. K. Armstrong, Kansas City; Mo.; Bishop R. C. Ransom, Philadelphia; and Bishop W. T. Vernon. The sessions will be held in Earl Hall, Columbia University. Each day more than five thousand tons of newspaper print paper is produced in Canada. A TRADE MAKER PAGES 9 TO 14 STUDENTS ARE MAKING GOOD AT LABOR COLLEGE Scholarship Winners Think Colored Workers Are In Need Of More Organization. KATONEH, N. Y. Dec. 16—Brookwood College opened its doors to two colored students, this year. Floria Pinkney of Brooklyn, N. Y. and Thomas Dabney of Ellerson, Va. They received scholarships, which cover their tutitions and living expenses for the school year. Miss Pinkney is a dressmaker. She received training in the Manhattan area of the Young Women's Christian Association of New York. It is Miss Pinkney's purpose to organize colored workers of her profession and finishing Brookwood College. She lives union on the greatest need of the colored worker, if he is to compete with the white worker. Dabney, is a graduate of Union University. He taught for a time in the Dillwyn, Va., County School. He has also been a special newspaper writer. He was president of the, the Lambda Chapter of Phi Bla Sigma fraternity and a member of the Kappa Gamma literary society while in college. Dabney is writing a serial history of the labor movement in connection with his work at Brookwood. Miss Pinkney in giving her view on the position of the colored worker state. We need organization to provide some way for the graduates of our training schools to find jobs and to their skill instead of having to take any sort of work that offers as they do now. If the colored workers were organized it might be easier for them to advance in trades where their ability is on a par with white workers, and prejudice keeps them in the lower-paid positions." Brookvood Labor College, as its name indicates, is a school in Workers' Education, which aims to give young people from the Labor Movement education along lines of economics and trade union technique that will enable them to go back to their trades and help in advancing the cause of the workers. The course of study includes social economics, labor problems, trade union organization and administration, labor history, journalism, public speaking and English. Questions And Answers In Negro History By GEORGE WELLS PARKER Author Of "The Children of the Sun" Questions pertaining to Negro history anywhere, if of general interest and not too long, will be answered by Mr. Parker in this book. If you are not permitted or the subject is not suitable, letters will be personally answered, subject to proper limitations, and when a stamped envelope is enclosed. Address all communications to George Wells Associates, Associated Press, 3423 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Copyright, 1925, by Associated Negro Press. Is it true that the majority of senators and representatives in Congress are Masons?—N. J. K. Indianapolis, Ind. Yes, it is a fact. Was "Black Patti" a colored woman? How many colored electricians in the U. S.?—S. M. R. Cincinnati, Ohio. Black Patti is colored. Her full name is Madame Anita Patti Brown. Do not know how many colored electricians there are in the U. S. Does slavery exist in Liberia?—B. B. H. Yonkers, N. Y. According to reports issued by the League of Nations, slavery exists in Liberia. What constellations are named after a colored woman and her daughter, and what did they were—B. B. C. Kansas City, Mo. You probably mean the constellations of Cassiopeia and Andromeda. The former was a queen of Ethiopia and the latter her daughter. How was Hannibal regarded among world conquerors in respect to his tactical ability as a general?—T. T. P. Springfield, III. 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YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Prince of Peace. Note: For this Sunday's lesson the lesson committee has given us an option of a Christmas lesson or a summary of Paul's life. It is presumed that most teachers will prefer the Christmas lesson since Paul has been the central figure for six months. I. The Wise Men. Beseking Jesus (vv. 122). These wise men who sought Jesus were either Arabian or Persian as preachers, victims of the war. The ed their intention. Perhaps they were acquainted with the famous prophecy of Bahaum (Nun. 24:17). Doubless through the influence of the Jews who remained in Chaldea, or the direct influence of Daniel extending to this time, they had become acquainted with the hope of a Messiah. The light they had was dim, but they lived up to the best they had. We learn from them: 1. That All True Wisdom Leads to the Savior, for He Is the Fullness of Wisdom. 2. That God's Word Shall Not Return Him Void (Isa. 55:11). The seed cast upon the eastern waters brought forth fruit after many days. This ought to bring confidence to many ministers and Sunday school teachers who have not as yet seen the fruit of their labors. 3. The Grace of God Calis Men From Unexpected Quarters. Some who have the least opportunities give the greatest honor to Christ, while others, blessed with the richest opportunities, shut Him out. II. Herod Seeking to Kill Jesus (vv. 3-S). The news brought by the wise men struck terror to Herod's heart. He was not alone in this for all Jerusalem was troubled with him. A glimpse at the social customs in and about Jerusalem in that day will enable us to understand why this news brought binessiness to the people. They were living in the greatest luxury. Beautiful apparel, sumptuous feasts, palatial houses, etc., led to gross immorality. We can thus readily see why Herod and all Jerusalem should be troubled. They did not want a Savior who would save them from their sins; they wanted to continue in them. Herod demanded of the priests and serbes information as to where Christ should be behead. They were soon able to tell him. These people had a technical knowledge of the Scriptures, but had no heart for the Savior as set forth therein. Conditions much like these prevail today. This reception of the Savior shows that perverseness of heart is the cause of so many being indifferent to Christ, and of their opposition to Him when His claims are presented to Him when his claims are presented to wealth, the frivolities of the fashion level, and the gross immoralties to which they lead, make Jesus Christ unwelcome in many quarters. Jesus Pound (VG. 12-12). The wise men, having obtained the desired information, started immediately to find Jesus. As soon as they left the city the star which had guided them from the East appeared again to lend them on—not that it had disappeared from the sky, but no doubt the city buildings shut out its light. The star guided them to the place where Jesus was. When they found Him they worshiped Him. In this they displayed true faith. They did not see any miracle, only a babe, yet they worshiped Him as king. Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed (John 20:20). Note God's overlying providence in all this. Many hundred years before the prophet bad said that Christ should come from Bethlehem (Michael 5:2). God so ordered affairs that Mary should be brought to that city to give birth to Christ. Let us be assured that nothing can thwart the divine purpose. God so ordered that these men should depart another way thereby detecting Herod's wicked purpose. Through these wise men the Lord gave gifts into the hands of Joseph and Mary before their going to Jerusalem. Doubts this served a good purpose in meeting their expenses during their stay there. truly all things work together for good to them that love God (Rom. 8:28). Life is but a day, and the hours free. Soon it is bign noon, then afternoon, evening, night, when all service ceases.—R. P. Anderson. Simplicity and Purity "Simplicity and purity are, the two wings by which a man is lifted up above all earthly things." A Wrong Deed A wrong deed should be immediately repented of and confessed IF YOU MISS READING THE ARGUS YOU MISS THE NEWS Holds Divine Spiritual Services every Sunday morning 11 o'clock with sermon and divine revelations. Sunday morns services 9 p.m. with sermon and demonstration of spirit force. Wednesday and Friday evenings, 8 p.m., general services conducted by different adiutas. Souls communion with souls. J. N. Nealherfid, rector; L. Cooper, secretary. Mrs. Imogene and Mattie Boyce came before the session and were received into the church upon profession of faith. Mr. R. A. Boyce, the husband and brother, has been a member several years. Another sister, Miss Carrie Boyce, is secretary of the Sunday School. *** The Senior Class of the school has planned a dinner for Tuesday of Christmas week. *** The choir has appropriate anthems and solos for Sunday. *** Christmas is doubtless the greatest of the church days. *** The Sunday School will have its program December 27th, finitely following the morning services. *** It is necessary to remind the program of something for Christmas and preparing something for Christmas and thought is Christmas and others. No one thinks of filling his own stocking. It was love which prompted the first Xmas gift and it is love which prompts all others and gives them value. The widow's two mates were of more value in Jesus' estimation than all the great gifts put in the treasury. Not the cost of the remembrance but the loving spirit which inspires it, is its real value. The only saying of Jesus we have, which is not recorded in the gospels is: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." "Hark, the herald angels—sing, Glory to the new born King." ROSE OF SHARRON BAPTIST 1719 Morgan St. Sunday School open with good attendance and an excellent lesson. ** At 11:15 a.m. after Devotional, the lesson was read by Bro. E. D. Hill from Romans 10:1-7. Prayer was offered by Bro. Edwards, then Rev. C. C. Page brought us a wonderful message from St. John 12:24. Subject: "The Truth is a Seed, Must Die to Bring Forth the Fruit." *** The B. F. P. U. assembled at 30:30 p.m. were interested in the question. *** The lesson was read by Bro. E. D. Hill from Matt. 16th, 140. Prayer was offered by Rev. James Smith, then Rev. P. Goltsi breached to us from Rev. 5:1 Subject: "A Book of the Secret Council of God." Rev. J. W. Fletcher, Pastor. F. J. Granerson, Reporter. Church Notes Must Repeat Us. On Tuesday Sure, Next Week FAIRFAX BAPTIST Sunday, December 13 was indeed a high day in Zion. Ptolemy Howard was at his best, bringing to his congregation another of his masterpieces. The Efficacy of the blood of Christ." Hear the next installment as this timely subject next Sunday at 11 a.m. m. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. and other departments of the church have taken on new life and activities. A beautiful spirit of perseverance and perseverance throughout. On 4th amd day in this month December 27, at 3 o'clock, Rey. I. E. Banks of St Luke Baptist Church will deliver a special sermon to the Pastor's Aid Society of Fairfax Baptist Church. Mrs. Bessle Marshall: Reporter. Church Notes Must Reach Us On Tuesday Sue Next Week PILGRIM MISSION 4200 Enright Ave. Rev. Cotton of Woods Temple A.M. E. M. Zion Church preached at 3:30 p.m. Remarks were made by Mrs. Ruth Shelton; also by Revs. Harding and Hendrik. Sunday is a special Endeavor League day. A Christmas program will be rendered at Pilverim Mission Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. by Mrs. Shelton. Rev. Corley will preach Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Subject. "When I reach my home eternal." We wish to thank the different ones for assisting us to raise $118.35. Rev. A. M. Corley. Pastor. Sunday, School openal at 9:30 as usual with a large attendance. A wonderful and soul stirring sermon was delivered by our belovedoved from Acts. 12.5. Those present were made to reflect the importance of the presidency of the B. Y. P. U. Sister Mary Wilkins was able to be out Sunday and fill her place after one week of illness. A wonderful program was rendered by the ladies' class, which was splendid. The superintendent of the Sunday School, Sister Fannie Langford, is also preparing for a wonderful Xmas program to be rendered on Xmas eve night at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. At 8:30, our beloved pastor preached another wonderful sermon which was enjoyed by all present. He will preach another one of those soul stirring sermons Sunday at 11 o'clock. Come out and hear him. Covenant meeting in the afternoon. Sunday. Tuesday nights, prayer meeting; Thursday nights, preaching. Rev. D. L. Langford, Pastor, L. Macon, Reporter. Sunday was an interesting day at Southern Union Baptist Church. *Morning* services were conducted by Rev. D. G. Lewis and Sunday School THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1925 was held at the usual hour. *** Rev. S. Terry preached a wonderful sermon at 11 o'clock. *** At 2:30 p. m., Tribe No. 9 had a very successful rally and a real southern dinner was served. Eric Croder was master of ceremonies which honored of good papers and solos. Also Rev. Eosher. Tribe No. 9 awarded a prize to the one who raised the most money and our dear pastor was the winner of this prize. *** The R. Y. P. U. assembled at 5:30 p. m. and at 8:30 p. Shaw from E. St. Louis, preached a wonderful sermon. *** The superintendent is preparing a Xmas program by the children. Come out to hear it. Rev. W. G. Gibson, Pastor. Mrs. Maggie Harrington, Reporter. beginning, at 10:30 o'clock Chris Eve night. At midnight there be a full choral celebration of Holy Eucharist, with a Chris address by the Rector, and a celebration at 8:00 o'clock Chris morning. Everybody is welcome to services. ST. PETERS A. M. E. Sunday, December 13, we our first Quarterly Meeting. It said by those who attended to the best in a number of years 11 a. m., Rev. C. W. Newton, Our Presiding Elder, preached a ceremonial sermon. It was a spirit treat. At 3 p. m., Rev. R. L. Orginal Chanel preached. We enjoyed having our State Evangelist, Elder S. C. Devine, with us Sunday. Two great sermons were delivered. I. fine church spirit prevailed and many visitors were present. Mrs. Mary Brent was received as a member. *** Sunday. will be Xmas Gift Day for the church. The pastor will presach. Be sure to come and bring your gift. Help to make Sunday a big day. Ed. Crittenden, Reporter. LIBERTY CONGREGATIONAL Rev. Stanley's text was Isa. 53.1. This prophet was possessed with the highest type of dignity. He predicts such. He is the evangelical prophet of the Old Testament. Selfishness and unappreciateness of the goodness of our Heavenly Father is just as rantant now as in his day. We need today prophets of his type, who know no compromise with expediency. Morning worship, 11 a. m. to 12. Eighty-seven service, 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. 4103 Earls avenue. A good life makes a man wise according to God, and experienced in many things. The more humble a man is in himself, and the more subject to God, the wiser he will be in all things, and the more at peace. Elder John Brongaugh. Church Notes Must Reach Us On Tuesday Sure. Next Week MINISTERS AND DEACONS INSTITUTE : On December 15, we met at the Church of Christ, 22nd and Papin streets. Rev. Moss preached. Our next meeting will be on December 22, at Sandy Grove Baptist Church, 22nd and Kandolph J. Jackson will preach at Sandy Grove J. R. Tunstell future president. A. L. Buchanan, President. Rev. J. A. Tunstell, Reporter. XMAS MORNING SERVICES AT LANE TABERNACLE Jane Tabernacle wishes a merry Christmas to everybody, and a New Year bright and shining with a long straight road ahead and the future bright with many bearth fires. God bless us every one; the Lane Tabernacle benediction. There will be gorgeous services; at the Newstead-Ernright edifice at five o'clock Xmas morning. Bishop R. H. A. Carter of Chicago, has been invited to be presbyter, Rev. H. W. Evans, who suffered a painful accident, and for which cause Men's Day had to be postponed, is very much improved and will conduct the Men's Day services this Sunday. A special message to the men will adorn the program. Sunday, the 20th, the ladies will rule. Mrs. Green Ronnosville, president of the Senior Stewardess Board, went shopping and, selected the following Ladies' Day committee: Mesdames E. W. Reed, W. F. Taylor, James A. Bray, and John Sneed, Messrs. E. F. Mason and J. W. Thompson have been added to the Men' day steering committee. The annual benefit program for the community's sick and unfortunate given by the Lane Tabernacle Welfare Department, will be held at the church Tuesday night. A business session of the church conference will be held Monday night, to which all members and friends of Lane Tabernacle are invited. A. W. Avery, pastor of Parish Church, uncleened the funeral of Mr. Isaac Edin, Simpson affrontoon Mr. Edin for many years, was a faithful member of the Senior Usher Board. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev Avery's text was taken from I Sam. 20:18, "And thou shall be missed, because thy sent will be empty." ST. PAUL A. M. E. MISSION 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 preaching by Rev. Joseph Kem. 7:00, Allen C. E. Leakeau. 8:00 preaching, theme "A cloud of Doves" A hint to the wise, "Don't be crowded out of the ranks." The attendance last Sunday was surprisingly good. Don't fail to hear Rev. Kem Sunday a. m. and the discourse Sunday night, "A cloud of doves." Rev. and Mrs. S. Pitcher awaits all. Rev. aably surprised with a poudn party after Class, Thursday evening. A table of good things to eat were given them. Sunday morning, after service, the Bright Future Club presented the pastor a purse of $16.00 realized from a recital given under the direction of Miss Mia O. Story, Mrs. S. S. Pitcher, who returned from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, recently, has been called to the bedside of her brother in Kansas City, Kansas, who is critically ill. Rev. S. S. Pilcher, Pastor, Palge A. Brown, Clerk Church. Notes must reach us on Tuesday Sure, Next Week ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL Holy Communion this Sunday at 7:00 o'clock and again at 11:00 o'clock with sermon by the restor, Rev. D. R. Clarke. Evensong at 5:30 o'clock. Christmas Services The augmented choir will render the "Christ-Child" by Hawley, be- ginnings at 10:30 o'clock Christmas Eve night. At midnight there will be a full choral celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with a Christmas address by the Rector, and a low celebration at 8:00 o'clock Christ- mas Eve. Everybody is welcome to these services. ST. PETERS A. M. Sunday, December 13, we held our first Quarterly Meeting. It was said by those who attended to be the best in a number of years. At 11 a.m., Rev. C. W. Newton, D. D. Our Presiding Elder, preached a masterful sermon. It was a spiritual treat. At 3 p. m., Rev. R. L. Phillips of Quinn Chapel preached. At 8 p. m., Rev. Newton preached an other exceptional sermon. The day was spent profitably. Come out and hear our pastor and our choir. Rev. E. E. Treadwell, Pastor, M. J. Brown, Reporter. Church Notes must reach us on Tuesday Sure, Next Week ARKANSAS NEWS BRINKLEY, ARK. Mrs. Jas. Hill visited friends at Biscoe last Sunday. *** Mrs. Ollie Powell spent the first of the week with her sister, Mrs. A. F. Stephens, of Cotton Plant. * Mrs. F. Williams, Heinrich Wohan of N. C., lectured to a crowded house on "T. B" at Mr. Zion last Sunday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Mason Simmons. *** Mrs. G. D. Smith of South Bend, Ind., is more visiting his aunt, Mrs. Chas. Huff. * The principal and group of Academy teachers attended the extra session of the association in Cotton. Plant last week. *** Mrs. E. Jordan, Mrs. G. H. F. Morris and the group of teachers of Brinkley High School are quite busy selling Xmus seats to add the Colored Tuberculosis Association. Mrs. Sallie Bratcher visited her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Cummers, here. *** Pay 5 cents per week and read The St. Louis Argus. *** Prof. S. A. Jordan, C. G. M. of K. D. of T, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Evans motored from Brinkley to Marianna in the interest of the K. and D. of T. *** Mr. John L. Wobb S. C. of W. O. U., lectured at St. Paul and made many members for the order last week. Mr. Wen and Florence Floreau for the order last week. Mrs. E. Jordan in the city. *** Mrs. Laurin Johnson of Chicago, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. C. Lawry. *** Mrs. Janie Burch of Biscoe was the guest of Mrs. Bratcher, her niece, during her week and visit to the city. *** Prof. S. C. Gettis, principal of the B. A., and Madam Gettis are having a palatial residence built on S. Matthew street. P. Johnson is the contractor. *** Mrs. Eilat Bratcher is visiting her aunt in Cotton Plant. *** Mrs. Janie McDonald of Missouri, is spending the winter in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Wm. J. Stevens. *** Dr. Morris will make the Emancipation address to the high school group at Stuttgart, Jan. 1. 1926. *** Mr. Smith Armstrong and Mrs. Georgia Gage were quite married on the 13th. *** Mr. Joseph Porter paid $10000 cash for a farm last week. *** Mr. and Mrs. Brinker motored to Holly Grove on the 6th. *** Read The Argus. It's your friend. PINE BLUFF. ARK. If your Hairdresser Canno. Supply you, get it from the nearest Drug Store or direct from THE SLAUGHTER SYSTEM 3001 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. PROSSER'S FURNITURE and STORAGE CO 3318-30 Olive St., St. Louis M. C. WHITLOR MOVING, PACKING and SHIPPING $25,000 Bonded Warehouse Prone, Delmar 1297 2520 N. Taylor Ave. LACLEDE TRUST CO. Miss Kathleen Walker Gets Most Amazing Results From Dr.Fred Palmer'sSkin Whitener USE THE FAMOUS HOR-TON-A PREPARATIONS KNOWN THE WORLD OVER FOR HAIR SCALP SKIN 1000 AGENTS WANTED MAKE BIG MONEY FOR SALE AT YOUR DRUGGIST'S Made and Guaranteed by Evelyn Horton Manufacturing Co. SAINT LOUIS, U. B. A. 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We always appreciate a visit from parents or friends. Meeting are held on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. *** The Sunday School will have the annual Xmas tree and program Thursday evening December 24th. Come out and encourage the children. Bring your gifts and help to decorate the tree. *** Sunday services were very inspiring all day. We are glad to welcome our pastor, Rev. A. M. Madd, who has returned after absence. Because of his listing in religious services elsewhere, He is at home to his friends now for a month. *** Services at Ward's Chapel were enjoyed by all Sunday, our pastor, Rev. E. O. May, delivered two soul inspiring sermons. One at morning service and the other at night. *** Sunday School was well attended. The children of Ward's Chapel Sunday School will render a Xmas program on Wednesday evening Dec. 23, 1925. Everyone evening Dec. 24, they will have their Xmas tree. *** Everyone is invited to join in our services at 5:30 a.m. on Xmas morning at Ward's Chapel. There will be 11:00 service also. *** Sunday, Dec. 20th, will be quarterly meeting. Our new Presiding Elder Rev. W. H. Burnett, will be with us. Chai Chai of Peony Mo. will be the bullhorn during days visiting his father, Mr. Sidney Buller, Prof. J. W. Boone, the great musician, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibbs. *** Douglass School will render a Xmas program: CLARKSVILLE, MO. Friday night closed one of the greatest revival meetings in the history of First Baptist Church at Kissenger, Mo. Thirteen souls were added to the church. Rev. C. B. Brewer of Pine-Bluff, Ark. carried on the revival. He will preach at the Paynesville, Mo. Church Sunday night. He will preach at the day night and Wednesday in Elsberry, at the bedside of his brother, Mrs. Iona Smith left Saturday to spend a few hours in Elsberry. LEORA, MO. We have been trying to get a school out here but as colored people have not lived out here before, it is very hard. We haven't had any success so far. We have put it in the hands of the Lord. *** Miss Cecil Wilson has been very this week but is some better. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson visited her last week. *** We are getting good prices for our cotton now; corn prices are not so good. *** We wish the Argus staff to Merry Christmas. FREDERICKTOWN, MO. Group No. 2 of the M. E. Conference closed their series of meetings. Thursday night, with five who renewed their covenants. On Friday night an entertainment was given for them, which was very successful and a total of $27,00 was realized. ** The Revs. Todd, Houston and Killiams left for their homes Saturday. *** Services at the A. M. E. Church were well attended Sunday. ** Rev. W. H. Haynes left Monday for Oak Ridge, Mo. and will return Saturday with his bride. ** Rev. J. L. Nash leaves Monday for Denver, to spend the holidays with his relatives. *** Mr. Connor Merideth returned home last week.** Mr. Perry Shepherd of Capeardeau, is visiting his son, Mr. Boyd Shepherd this week. ** Mrs. Helen Smith and daughter, Irene were West end visitors Sunday. ** Mrs. Eliza Madison is confined to her bed. ** Margaret Davis is improving. ** Mrs. Harriet Casey returned home last week from Chotley, Mo. ** Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Frankes of Farmington, to dressed down Sunday evening, and spent a few hours in it. ** Miss Edna Kemp entered and group, Friday, with a sphincter dinner. ** We hope to have more Argus readers in our list for the new year. Let us read and know what our people are doing. We wish all a prosperous, happy New Year, and thank all for past favors. Idna Nash Reporter. BRIDGETON, MO. The three following deacons were ordained at the Bridgeton Baptist Church last Thursday night; Deacon David Green, George H. Scott, and Bert Edwards, all passed with good averages of 55%. Rev Fred McDonald was moderator. Rev Wilson, Sean the pastor, present Christopher Bro. George Lewis, and Bro. Henry Hill. Rev McDonald prescheduled a wonderful sermon to the deacons and Rev Theodore Woodson offered prayer. After the Ordination an appertaining repast was served. *** The Rally Sunday afternoon, for the organist, Mrs Belle Edwards, was very much appreciated. A collection of 128 was thanked for which she wishes to thank her ANGLUM, MO. Mrs. Alice Warner, who is living with her daughter in St. Louis, at 3220 Lawton Ave., is improving slowly. *** Little Halysie Thompson is also improving rapidly. *** Daughter Julia Black remains about the same and Mrs. Sibley is ill. *** Mr. Clifford White and Miss Lucille Wilson were married at Angium Church, Wednesday, Dec. 2nd by Rev McDonald. We wish them much success. Virginia Christopher, Clerk. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1925 Miss Hattie Richards. ** Mrs. Adline Spotay and Miss Rita Massey were Sunday, evening sellers of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas and family. ** Mrs. Charley Steele visited in St. LOUIS Saturday and Sunday. ** Misses Evadell and Leena Thomas were the Sunday, callers of Miss Iona Cupper. ** Rubel Hurrington called on Vander Thomas Sunday evening. ** Mr. Robertson and son, Dave, and Anderson Carter motored to Mongomery City Saturday evening. ** Services were held Sunday at the M. E. Church, after Mass, and Mrs. Dock Lewis, motored to Mongomery City on business, Saturday. ** Quite a few from the country were in town Saturday. ** If you have any news, give them to the Argus girl, Miss Evadell. Thomas. Kennabr.ws. Sanitarium for treatment. ** Measuring Combs and Rudd H. V. Ashcraft, label Combs will little Miss Laime Combs and Master Ralph Randolph motored to Hannah last Saturday to do Christmas shopping. ** Mesameses Ruby Jackson, Bethel Poudes, Misses, Ethel Ledbetter and Artemeses Higgins spent Saturday in Hannah shopping. ** Rev. W. C. Simmons preached a splendid sermon Sunday morning at the Baptist Church, a very appreciative audience was present. After Next Sunday, he joins Next Sunday in a rally day. All are invited to coma. ** Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris prepares a few days in Hannah last week visiting his mother, Mrs. Belle. They will spend this week visiting in St. Louis. Miss Ardee Miss Emil Mall You By Mr. B. A mild insider on business entitled in business for the 26th September a decided Mrs. Jess Wlisley will preside Miss Ardee for Los A. Mail Your News. Next Week On Monday. Sure Sunday School was well attended Sunday with the superintendent present. *** Our pastor, Rev. Wade, preached a very inspiring and uplifting sermon to an appreciative congregation. His text was, "I am the Light of the World." John 9. Chapter 4th verse. *** Class Meeting was well attended. *** The pastor preached a very able sermon Sunday night and Mr. Phillips worshiped with us Sunday. *** The Carination Club is looking forward to a Xmas entertainment, Mrs. Nannie Ellis and Mrs. Mary Silks, captains. The one raising the largest amount of money will be given it until. The second prize will Turner left for Inverness; Miss. to visit relatives and friends. **** Mrs. Freda Alexander of Cape Girardeau is visiting her parents here. **** Read The Argus and get the news. Be sure to see the boy and have your money ready. SLATER, MO. Mrs. Lucy Thomas is. improving. *** The ladies of St. Paul Free Baptist Circle will have a Christmas Bazaar Fridday, Dec. 18. *** Mr. Dave Stephenson is indisposed at this writing. *** Miss Marvel Logan, Mrs. Moore McCoy, Mrs. Rose for Los Angeles where they will make their home. *** Miss Ida Brown and, Mrs. Frank D. Brown were shopping in Marshall Saturday. PACIFIC, MO. Mrs. Laura-Lane and Miss Francis. Anderson and were visiting in St. Louis Sunday. *** Mrs. Stella Stanley was shopping in St. Louis Monday. *** Miss Cleva Commings and Mr. Arthur Tutt spent Saturday in St. Louis. *** Ray, M. E. Ewing and Rev. T. J. Townsend filled their regular appointments Sunday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burnett of Robertsville, Mo. were shopping in Pacific Saturday. *** Mr. Andy Tyller also Mr. Yokley of Robertsville, visited Mr. Tyler's daughter, Mrs. Nannie Murphy, Saturday. *** Mr. Wm. Lane Mr. Ellijah Lane and Mr. Phil McGregory were in Union, Mo. Saturday on business. *** Mrs. E. V. Proctor and Mrs. Arthur Williams spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Julia M. Harrington and the proprietor given by the Public School, Welfare Association under the direction of M. W. Childa Saturday evening. Dec. 12th was well attended by the citizens of this community. The program was highly enjoyed by all. *** Mr. John Doyle of Allenton, Mo. and Mr. Henry Frazier of Gentaur, Mo. attended the entertainment at the school house Saturday. *** Mrs. Harrington is preparing to leave for Montgomery City, Mo. to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Mild drell A. Bledsoe. VANDALIA, MO. Rev A. A. Adams filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two soul stirring sermons. **** Mrs. Sadie Bell was first prize winner in a puzzle contest and received as her reward a lot at Hollywood manor in Herbertsville, New Jersey. **** Mrs. Luey Jamerson of Mexico accompanied by her sister of St. Louis, spent a few days in the city as the guests of Mrs. Jay Jamerson. **** Mrs. Alice Edwards of Bowling Green, Mo., spent a few days as the guest of her sister Fannie Pulman. **** Mrs. Those on the Mr. Cliff Stoule. Mr. Joe Collier, Mr. Hannah Whitehead and Mrs. Sarah Steele. **** Mrs. Ida Mae Boyd is visiting her sister. Mrs. Susie Rodger. POTOSI, MO. Rew. T.-W. Lee filled his regular appointment here Sunday. His sermons were enjoyed by all who were present. *** Mrs. Lucy Thompson gave a birthday party Saturday night. Dec. 12, in honor of her grandson, Nelson Casey's thirteenth birthday. Quite a number of young folks were present, and reported an enjoyable time. *** Mrs. Mary T. Casey of Farmington visited her daughter, Mrs. Jos Carson, last week, leaving for her home Monday morning. *** Mrs. Mary Jennings spent Saturday and Sunday in ironon visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ellen Johnson. Mrs. Annie Manning received the mail and made last Tuesday night the death of her son, Ann drowning. She and her husband left this Monday morning for Cape Girardeau to investigate his death. *** Mrs. Brady returned to her home in Desoto, Saturday after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Sam Gray. *** Class meeting every Tuesday night. Everybody welcome. *** Mrs. Rebecca Watson spent Friday in Mineral Point. Mrs. Mary Irvin and her daughter Mrs. Christina Alhouse, returned from a short visit in Chicago last Thursday. *** Mrs. Christina Alhouse will leave for her home in Council Bluff, Iowa this week and Miss Nina Brown will accompany her home. *** Mrs. I. C. Daniela returned home on Monday Louis last week. *** Mr. J. R. Combe accompanied his wife, Mrs. Mary Combs, to Jacksonville, Ill., last Thursday morning. She entered Dr Kennabr.w's Santiamier for treatment. **** Mesdames Louisa Rudd, H. V. Ashcraft, Mabel Combs and little Miss Lauline Combs and Master Ralph Randolph motored to Hannibal last Saturday to do Christmas shopping. **** Mesdames Ruby Jackson, Bethel Poulos, Misses, Ethel Ledbetter and Artemeses Higgins spent Saturday in Hannibal shopping. **** Rev. W. C. Simmons preached a splendid sermon Sunday morning at the Baptist Church, a very appreciative congregation, every week the sermon, there was one joiner. Next Sunday is rally day. All are invited to coma. **** Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris spent a few days in Hannibal last week visiting his mother, Mrs. Belle. They will spend this week visiting in St. Louis. YUCATAN, MO. Sunday School at Oak Leavel Baptist Church was well attended Sunday. **We urge all members to be present at Sunday School and B. Y. P. u. next Sunday.** There will be a Xmas tree and a program rendered at Oak Leavel Baptist Church Xmas Eve night and on Dec. 29, the students at Dalton High School render a program in Oak Leavel Baptist Church. An invitation is extended to all. **Many citizens motored to Fulton, Mo., on business Monday.** Mrs. Susie Hamilton spent Sunday with Mrs. Esther Ross. **Mrs. John Anderson and W. M. Ross visited Mrs. Mollie Walker. Friday.** Please give your news to the Argus boy. H. E. Noble, Reporter FRANKFORD, MO. Rev. H. C. Higginbotham, filled his regular appointment at Salt River, Sunday, and reported a very good service. *** The Young Ladies Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. Church had an all day quilting Wednesday, and served dinner. All enjoyed the day and left wishing that Xmas would come more often so the girls would be busy and serve dinner. ** The members of the A. M. E. Church are planning on a delightful Xmas. Our pastor, Rev. H. L. Higginbotham is going to try to demonstrate a moving Xmas tree. Bring the dren out on that night. Go, Go, Livingston has based our for her little daughter, George L., a nice phonetic alphabet. *** Rev. William Alpha has been in our city for the past few days. He preached an excellent sermon at the Christian Church, Sunday, which was enjoyed by all. We are always glad to have such men in our midst. Mail Your News Next Week On Monday Sure Mr. John Thornhill was in Moscow Mills, Maryland, night, *Mrs. Ella Snyder, late of Evanston, IL, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson. *Mrs. Jane Davis was a week end visitor of relatives in Wentzville. *Mrs.麦克斯 Ada Wheeler and Haynes of St. Louis, came up Saturday to visit their aunt. Miss Peggy Clark, who is ill at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Capher. *The Revs J. C. McGinty of Bowling Green, E. T. Carrington of Curryville, and W. H. Smith, pastor of Wesley Chapel, addressed the students of Lincoln School last week. Mr. Joe Sydnor, who was at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, is home for a few days. *Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey are sporting a Ford sedan. Mr. H. M. Cockeld went to Moscow Sunday and returned by the T. P. and W. *Wesley Chapel Sunday School will hold its annual Christmas tree pupils of Lincoln. *The children Lille Webster, Josie Jones, Carnel Shree, Veronica Hutt and Paul Redmow. *Wilbert Ahmann forded in Wentzville and Forstell last week. *The work of the foremost meeting of the Force Bay of fordestell here last week. Rev. B. Ray Forstell, E. T. Carrington, Furryville, and J. E. Carrington, Furryville. The program was interesting. Mrs. Carrie Robinson delivered the welcome address. *Mrs. Georgia Horton of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Emma Griffin of New York City, arrived last week to be at the bedside of their mother. Aunt Louvena Perkins, who is seriously ill at the residence of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Viola Hammond. *Miss M. Avery, principal of the school at Moscow, was in town Saturday and left Sunday morning to be with her sister, who is dangerously ill. *The pupils of Lincoln School are selling tuberculosis seals. Parentize them. It is a worthy cause. Lucinda Taunda was able to come to town Monday Stella Buchanan, Mrs. Delia Ray and Mrs. Minnie France are convalescent. *The many friends of Frank Perkins, former of Troy, will be pleased to hear that he has been called to assist in the Christmas rush at the post office in Kansas City, Kansas. Frank is an alumnus of Lincoln School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Perkins. *The Lincoln School Literary Society will have a Christmas program, Dec. 24 at the school house, at 1:30 p. m. Come over. BOWLING GREEN, MO. Sunday, December 20, the M. E. Church will have its quarterly meeting. Those on the sick list are: Meadnes Francis Ganaway, Nannie Hendrix, Louise Dale, 'Funnie Phan and Phyllis Eubury. Rev. J. C. McGinny and Rev. Carrollton of Curryville, have returned from Troy. Mr. Collins South has won his case and the judgment against him is clear. Miss Blance Woods will return to Vandalia. Thursday. Mrs. Belle Brown has returned to her mother; Mrs. Emang Hali. Mr. Dace Burna is opening up his restaurant and we hope him wonderful success. Mrs Emma Smith and Cordella Reynolds are closing, the restaurant. Mrs Albeo Leisure has returned from Chicago. ST. MARYS, MO. Rev Jones, our pastor, preached a soul stirring sermon. Sunday. Miss Sarah Coffman was the guest of Miss Gladys Hamilton, Sunday afternoon. Mise Ardell Evans was the guest of Emily Coffman, Sunday. COLUMBIA, MO. By Mrs. Hugh Wisley Mr. B. A. Vassar, Supt. of the Byrland Insurance Co. was in our city on business, last Tuesday. **The play entitled, The Rampage** was at the School of Church, Demarest S. by Mrs. H. G. Gregory, was a decided success. Mrs. Eddie Hughes Mrs. Jessie Brown and Mrs. Hugh Wisley played the leading parts. **Miss Ardelle Ballinger left Monday for Los Angeles, Calif., to spend the winter.** **The plate social given by the Community Charity Club at the home of Mrs. Addie Robinson, Dec. 3, was successful.** **Mrs. Mary Broodd and Miss Edith Williams are on the slick list.** **Mrs. Jessie Robbette returned Monday from St. Louis where she has been visiting friends.** **Mrs. Caldwell returned from her home near Williamsburg, where she was called to attend the funeral of her grandfather, Rev. Giles Noble.** **Mrs. Elory Stearns is back at her home, 314 Oak street.** **Mr. Ed Hobbs died December 14 after being ill several months.** **The first quarterly meeting of the Conference was held Sunday at the M. E. Church.** Rev. M. S. Bryant preached the morning sermon, and Rev. A. L. Lovel preached the sacramental sermon, both of which were good. **The memorial sermon preached by Mrs. Hugh Wisley.** church reports for the last two months were excellent, $500 being the grand total. The Christian, Endeavor and Sunday School are preparing to render a program on Christmas eve. A real old time Santa will be on hand. Mrs. Ida. Crews Monroe departed for Macon last Tuesday to be at the bedside of her father. **Don't forget the five o'clock Christmas services at the A.M.E. Church Christmas morning. The choir will render a special program and the pastor will preach on the subject, "Christ's Nativity." All are welcome. BUNCETON, MO. Rev. Nelson preached two germany Sunday. Services were well attended all day. *** Macy Jones of Kyegtville, Mo., is visiting relatives here. *** Calvin Pigter, who spent the last few months in Sedalia, is in the city. *** Prof. J. O. Phillips of Cleveland, Ohio elocutionist, rendered a program at the Mt. Zion Church, December 10, which was enjoyed by all present. *** The Mission Circle will meet Friday afternoon with the president, Mrs. Miller Smith. We are glad to know that Mrs. Smith is improving. *** These on the slick list are Mrs. Luvenia Williams, Mrs. Ike Tindall, Mrs. M* Smith, Mrs. Bernetta Henderson, Mrs. Willie Wilson and Master Percy Jones, Mrs. Pauline Basket Rus, Mrs. Miss Linda Basket and Walter. Williams returned to Kansas City, Sundays. Miss Lula May Jones, 19th year daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jones, and December 10. The funeral services were held from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon. Rev. Nelson officiating. *** The Parent-Teachers Association met at the school building Tuesday afternoon. *** The teachers and pupils of Dunbar school are making preparations for their Christmas program, which will be rendered Thursday afternoon, December 24. *** The Mission Circle is planning to render an old folks concert during the Ninja holidays. LEBANON, MO The Rev. J. T. Bruce preached a sermon to the children Sunday morning. *** Rev. B. T. Bateman filled his pulpit Tuesday morning. Owing to the unfavorable weather, there were no services Sunday night. *** The Sunday School entertainment given last Thursday evening was quite a success. Little Ada Foman was awarded first prize for prize won by money and her brother Charles, received the second prize. *** Miss Beulah Stevens received a prize for the largest amount of groceries for the social given Friday evening at the Wood St. Church. *** The pictures Saturday evening at the school building were very interesting. They were pertaining to St. Paul's Church. M. Gravelt will render a Xmas program Thursday evening. December 24 at Summer School building at 7 p. m. The public is invited. *** Miss Elizabeth Coffey is ill. MOBERLY. MO. Mr. and Mrs. William Wells entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett at six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening. **Rev. 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"I am opposed to any definition or construction put upon the citizens of this country that is not embraced in and is not covered by the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. There should be only one kind of citizens—good citizens; but unfortunately we have bad citizens, have abiding citizens and law breaking citizens. There should not be black or white citizens, Catholic or Protestant citizens, Jewish or Gentile citizens, foreign born or maternalized citizens, but they should just be citizens, as specified by the Constitution. Lynching "As an incident to citizenship, the state owes the citizen certain obligations, among them security of his life and the perpetuation of his liberty. The most important thing is life itself. The life of the humbliest and poorest should be of as much concern to the state as the richest and greatest. The state falls in its duty and obligation to the citizens when it allows them to be lynched, mobbed and burned at stake with impunity. With in the last few months we have read of lynchings so barbarous that they have shocked the world? And as a law of the barber said: One of the chief characters of true bravery is the love of fair play. When courage hesitates to give its opponent a fair chance, deterioration has set in. Cruelty and oppression as national traits are sure precursors of national decay. "The latest phase of the lynching evil in the United States seriously raises the question of manhood deterioration in this country. It is a note of decadence of American progress. Patients are dragged from hospitals, are tortured to death as Sunday evening amusements: children and women are murdered at noon day time; managed prisoners are assaulted and murdered in the temple of justice. Has the white man resuscitated his zealith and has petrified his soul in it? Has the white man wealth destroyed alike his heart and his vision and his brain. Has the battle for justice and freedom been lost to the western world? If this can be the thoughts of one of the white race, what must be our thoughts on this subject? "No government should allow discriminatory laws to be passed驳ying one class of citizens the same rights and privileges as it grants to others. Another duty which the state owes its citizens and properly so, because it is necessary in order that the state may perpetuate its own existence, is to protect the right to vote. There can be no democracy without the right of suffrage extended to all who can come within its provisions. The granting of suffrage means that the people to whom the government belongs, have the right to say who shall carry out the means by which its supreme perpetutes itself—to say when the tenure of office to those who have not proved faithful to the trust, and have not lived up to the ideals of the founders, shall cease. The right to vote is considered the greatest duty, as well as the highest privilege of the citizen. It is the citizen's only weapon of defense, and to the people of color it is especially a priceless jewel, to be kept sacred and inviolate as they—would their religious shrine. It is their only salvation, their only protection, their only anchor when the storms of tyranny and oppression are sweeping over them, and their savior when the grinding heel of the bigot is upon their neck. Col. Clagy says, in speaking of the ballot: 'A jewel more firmly set Than any soldier's bayonet. It drops like snowflakes on the sod And executes a freeman's will As lightning the will of God. We can not have good government unless the citizens vote, unless the majority of those to whom suffraga has been extended, exercises the great power conscientiously and with intelligence. Residential Segregation residential segregation "The man weaves life and liberty is the acquisition, and the holding of property, and being secure in the same. To have a home, a family and a fireside is life's greatest pleasure. When I speak of the home, I am reminded of a menace to it that is rearing its hydra bead and sinister face over all America and seems to be putting its 'pulsed and withering touch upon a group of America's most loyal sons and daughters. I mean that spirit of residential segregation that is sweeping over America by leaps and bounds, and so intense is it in its 'vibemence that mobs have been formed in various cities and towns that have of color from property which they have purchased. That is one of the greatest menaces that nw colftowns the nation as a whole. It is time for all loyal Americans to look CIs' brand of color prejudice squarrel in the face and consider a return of the government to the traditions and ideals of the fathers who, founded it. We should use all of our means, money and power even our lives, to defend our homes, our fire-sides and our families. "The State also owe the citizen a duty to see that he is free in his employment, and that he has an opportunity to work out in his own way his economic salvation. In the last five years about a half million colored people have migrated from the southern farms and cotton fields, and located in the north and west and engaged in the different mills, steel plants and manufactories. They were working on the farm and plantations for wages that hardly kept body and soul together. They were subjected to all the humiliation, discrimination and indignities that could be conceived by ingenuous and vicious enemies—even being denied free school facilities, the great safeguard and bulwark of a free and sovereign people. These schools, when they had any at all, were limited to one and two months in the year. These thousands and thousands of people, on account of the extreme demand for American manufactured goods and the short supply of labor by reason of the restricted immigration of these colored wage earners centered all the killed in the skilful, skilled and unskilled, instead of those who serve on the肩 for their training, or on the肩 for now in these new details of employment, curing on an average of from $3 to $15 a day. Instead of a one room schoolhouse, and in many institutes it was miles and miles away and with appropriations to run the school term one or two months in the year—these colored immigrants, under the new conditions created, under the constructive policies of the present administration, are able to send their children to the public schools nine months a year, with free books in many states and free medical, and dental clinics in many others, and then after bubbling this course in the public schools they send their children to the high and normal schools with little extra cost. On account of these conditions these people have migrated to these states, with their large pay rolls, many have bought beautiful homes. Business of all kinds has been entered into. Savings and bank funds have been launched, insurance companies have been organized, some with a capital and surplus over a million dollars. Stores of all kinds have sprung up and professional men have found their services in constant demand, till some of them are rated among the wealthiest and most prosperous of their communities. Mr. Aaron Malone, a successful business man of this city, made Howard University a present-revenue of $25,000 on a subscription to the endowment to the Medical School. Only a short time ago a financial investment corporation of St. Louis was organized by colored people for the purpose of financing colored business enterprises with a capital of $1,000,000. By virtue of this great change in the habitat of this large number of people, new problems, both economical and social, have been created and this fine organization here, which I am now addressing, and other organizations allied to it, have been great factors in solving the problems incident to such a sudden change. I know of no agency of the government that could have done the fine work that could have done the fine work by way of instructing and bridging over a situation, wherein a large majority of the people were ignorant of new conditions of life and customs, as was done in these cases, and they are still doing it. And I want to commend these fine women and men who have so earnestly given up their life to this kind of work, although the remuneration may be small; yet they are doing a service, and such a service for which they will receive a greater reward than money could buy or a monument could perpetuate. "With these new conditions, we ought by organization, to try out our new opportunities in a commercial way. There is no reason why, in the large centers like St. Louis and the other large cities we should not have organized capital sufficient to employ insurance companies, banks, insurance companies and industrial enterprises a hundred per cent more than we have now, and which would put us on a firm and substantial financial basis. Even if we only combined one quarter of the money which we spend for flexibility and which we deposit in banks and in stores that give us no employment except as porters, and in other mental capacities, these enterprises could be carried forth successfully. All it needs is a little vision, plenty of co-operation and the proper kind of leadership. "The Colored farmers of America, and amazing progress of Missouri, have made an amazing progress, probably more than any other in the country. In 1920 they operated 2,824 farms comprising nearly 200,000 acres. The value of the land and buildings was nearly seventeen million dollars. They owed 1643 or 58% of these farms, valued at $8,144,037. Unfortunately, however, there has been in the southeastern part of the state, where the production of cotton is steadily increasing, a "cropper system," whose evil influences are hurtful. In these cotton counties, particularly Dunkin, New Madrid and Pemiscot, where, in the land in 1925 was planted in cotton in the state, in 1920, we find that, only 16% of the farms are operated by owners, as compared with 70% for the states at large. During the past five years these three counties have lost 422 farm owners while the number of tenant or cropper farmers have increased by 3380. It is an unhealthy agricultural condition where 84% of the farms are operated by tenants and only 16% are operated by owners. It is the creeping into the great system of Missouri of a far southern system of exploration that retards the progress of the farmers' racial group. It is a system that should be carefully watched, and a remedy should be found to externalize its evil effects. One of our great men said that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, etc, and this is especially true of a system of farming as I have explained. The good people of Missouri should not allow by any means, the peonage system in the South that has kept the tenant farmer in apparent bondage for all these years, to grow up in a free state like this. Duties of the Citizen "While I have called your attention to some of the duties of the state to those who are citizens thereof, I ought to tell you some of the corresponding duties of the citizens. They are loyalty, patrolism and obedience to its laws. In the matter of loyalty and patricision, the people of color can qualify 100% and God grant that we may always be loyal. No matter who has been a traitor, no matter who has been the instigator of rebellion or revolution—are, of all the groups in the Republic, have remained true. We have proved our loyalty not only by our blood, but by our sacrifices. Ours was the first blood spilled on Boston Commons when the young and virile nation was endearing to throw off the snakes of tyranny's yoke. We fought at Yorktown with Washington, and Perry found our life's blood flowing with his at the dark and murky waters of Lake Erie. We carried Old Glory at Ft. Pillow and Ft. Wagner and never allowed it to touch the ground. During the dark days of the Civil War when the United States our civil defeat took our lives and came our own strong victories. We entered the Spanish american war our brave soldiers went to their death shining. "There will be a hot time in the old town tonight." In the late World War more than 80,000 of our vaulted boys denounced the uniform, went across the sea and tens of thousands of them now sleep beneath the pappies in France, thereby showing to the world today that they proved their valor by their works. No man of color ever assassinated a President, nor has been charged with threason. It need further proof that we have amply qualified our eligibility to citizenship by our loyalty? They charge that we do not obey the laws. I challenge the world to show a people, twelve million in number, who are seart apart, discriminated against and oppressed as the colors of are, whose court record is as small as ours. Of course there are numbers of us arrested for petty crimes and exploited by those in authority, as all oppressed people are, but no one can truthfully say that we are not law abiding. "For fifty years the leaders of the colored race have had conventions, assemblies and conferences. They have orated and passed resolution after resolution denouncing this and denouncing that. They have petitioned the governments, both state and national, by memorials and supplications and the sum total of all this effort, and of all this oratory has been almost the entire elimination of the Colored man from any kind of participation in governmental activities. I do not mean to say that the participation by us in politics is a care for every ill, is a panacea for all the wrongs, indignities and injustices heaped upon us, and I am here to discourage: the idea of looking to the government to do the things for us which we should do for ourselves; but I do maintain, and I do know that it can not be contradicted; that numbers of our complaints are caused by political dereliction. No other group in America comprising twelve million souls would look so lightly upon, and make so little use of the ballot as we do. Why should we call meetings present petitions, pass resolutions condemning in justice when we have the remedy right in our own hands—the intelligent use of the ballot. "The fault, as Shakespeare says, is 'not in our stars. Dear Brutus, but in ourselves that we are underlings.' "The Jews number about five million of people in American. Did you ever bear of a Jewish conference called to denounce anything, or present a petition to anybody asking that some favor be granted them? And yet these people' oppressed in every civilized corner of the world, with only one-third as many inhabitants in America as we have, exercise the ballot intelligently and are organized and therefore held an interview with a Jewish leader and American life such as no other, group does in the world, and that is because they foster organization and recognize the value of leadership and cooperation- "The American Federation of Labor has three million members. Did any body ever bear of the American Federation of Labor presenting a petition to anybody or passing a resolution demanding this or that? Emphatically no. By that organization they are able to wrest from the hands of the richest industries in America the highest paid wages in the world and they did not get it by petition or by resolution, but they got it by organization. Why, we read in the newspapers about the antracite strike in the coal fields of Pennsylvania. A small organization, probably one-twentle as strong as the colored people of America, and ended up anything they want. A reporter from one of the large daily papers last week was up in those fields investigating the strike. In talking to one of the miners he asked him why he was striking, and he said he did not know, that he was called out by the Union. The reporter asked him if his wages would be increased, and he replied the Union will take care of that. When you will go back to work he he was asked. The Union takes care of that. In fact I do not know and I do not care anything about what the strike is for nor any of the reasons. I only know that we were ordered by our president to come out and we are not going back until we get orders from him. I call your attention to these illustrations to show you the advantages of unit-organized effort. **"By organization and by the use of the land, the people of our country correct any faults that have been injustices heaped upon them in America. Of course as long as human beings are human beings, there will be some injustices in the world. But you have in the State of Missouri** SAVE AND INVEST YOUR MONEY In a Safe and Reliable Firm, Where It Brings the Largest Return, 5 per cent interest paid on Savings Accounts, and on your Investment Certificate, Place your savings with us. Resources $155,000.00. IDEAL INVESTMENT CO. 4116 YINNEY AVE. 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In the states where they have the abominable and iniquitous Jim Crow cars, they could elect legislators that would repeal said laws and place laws on the statute books that would insure that all citizens were to be treated the same before the law, just, as the Constitution says. If men are lynched, they could elect other sheriffs and peace officers who would use all the power of the state and government to see the prisoner got a fair trial in the courts. Segregation ordinances were passed for the state and the government to see the criminal ingenuity and by mob law to be restricted in your residence to the united vote and have laws passed that say remedy here. I have been outfitted where there was one quarter of a coach allotted to one quarter of citizens, men and women, when there were over 100 racked like sardines in a box which savored of the inquisition, and at the same time, on the same train, there were three other coaches with less than 100 persons comfortably and pleasantly situated in a whole coach. One of our ladies related to me that in the adjoining state to you, while riding in one of the Jim Crow cars, the conductor of the train spat tobacco juice and stockings while sitting across the train, and chewing up his acorns, and was afraid to open her mouth. And I could go on for hours and tell you the many abuses and various acts of humiliation that are helped upon our women by virtue of this un-American practice. It lies within our power and especially since women have the vote, to have a national organization and wipe out this vicious and discriminatory practice. "He who would first be free, himself must strike the blow." 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Baker enjoyed the week-end in St. Louis. **** Miss Lucy, Mitchell is convalescing. **** Mr. Chas. Douthit of Coffman, was a Farmington visitor or Monday. **** Rev. A. J. Williams is in St. Louis this week where his son underwent a slight operation. **** The Famous Orchestra of St. Louis and also Mr. Ellis were business guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Franks Friday. **** St. Paul has launched a competitive rally which will close with a splendid New Year program. **** Maxine time to make others happy. Don't spend all on yourself. Remember, "It will be blessed to give than to receive." **** We sympathize deeply with Mr. and Mrs. Madison Tennsack in the recent loss of their home by fire, and also Mr. and Mrs. Miller in their loss of wearing apparel, etc. **** Mr. Talbert Burns improves very slowly. **** Mr. and Henry Amonette, Mr. Elmer Amonette and Miss Melvina Jones visited in Fronton, Sunday. HANNIBAL. MO. The Parent-Teachers Association of Dupfugua and Lincoln Schools held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, December 14. An address was delivered by Mrs. W. W. Richmond, vice president of the Board of Education. *** The funeral of Oscar Henderson was held from the roberts - Undertaking - Parker, Sunday afternoon; conducted by King, who has not *** Mr. Heg- time is improving. ** A play, "When the clock strikes twelve," was given by the pupils of Douglas High School under the direction of Miss Arkansas Cleaver, Friday. *** Mrs. Laura Coleman, an aged citizen, passed away at the Levering Hospital one hundred years old and cooked for General Grant during the Civil War. *** Women's Day was observed by the congregation of 5th and center street Baptist Church last Sunday. A special sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. E. S. Redd at the morning service. A very*spend- did and helpful address was delivered before an unusually large audience in the afternoon by Mrs. Mamie J. Goron, social service work- er. A special message was delivered "Relationship." She spoke again at the evening service on "The Dual Personality of Woman." Both addresses were well received. Music for the day was furnished by the women's chorus of the church. *** A Mission Circle under the management of Mrs. Francis Powers was a success. *** A violin and song recital will be given, at the 8th and Center St. Church by Mr. T. W. Langston, Tuesday. December 23. The 8th and Center St. Alliance Monday it was decided to hold a union watch meeting service at the Eighth and Center St. Baptist Church. The service will begin at 10 p.m. and the sermon will be preached by the Rev. R. C. Ransom of Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church. All of the churches in the city are asked to take a part. Mail Your News Next Week On Monday Sure NEW HAVEN, MO. Quarterly meeting was well attended at the Annabelle Chapel Sunday. Rev. J. Arthur assisted by Rev. C. P. Cummings preached to a well filled house. *** Rev. and Mrs. J. Arthur, Rev. C. P. Cummings and Mrs. C. M. McAllister were the dinner guests of Mrs. Ellen Terry, Sunday. *** Mrs. Fred Jones, Miss Jessie Roe, Roy and Paul Cummings and Mrs. Blood, were Washington visitors Saturday. Miss Hazel Foulder and Mr. Charley Adams were New Haven visitors Sunday. *** The Sewing Circle was most beautifully entertained by Mrs. Hallie Mpley, Thursday. ELSBEBRY. MO. Services were held at all churches Sunday. Rev. I. A. Johnson, who was assigned here as the pastor of the A. M. E. Church, arrived Saturday and preached Sunday. *** Services were above the average at the M. E. Church Sunday. The pastor Rev. Reynolds and Bro. Chas. Overton worshiped at Auburn, Sunday morning. They were the guest at dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Teague. Attend the M. E. Church afternoon and evening service. They worshiped at college. Mr. Geo. Smith of Clarksville is at the bedside of his brother, Mr. Chas. Smith, who is very ill. *** Mrs. Mary J. Harris and son, Charles, were visitors of her brother, Chas. Smith a few days last week. *** Mrs. Maggie Rose was a Clarksville visitor Saturday. *** Elder Bottoms and wife were visitors in Louisiana last week. *** Mrs. Caroline Overton and Mrs. Gertrude Boone are on the sask list. *** Mrs. Latishin Watson of Quincy, I. was the week end visi- tions of Mrs. Richard Moore and Mary and Mrs. Wheatley of Arkansas visited Mrs. Whilke Monday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis and Mrs. Floy Whalerie visited Mrs. Robert Smith in St. Charles County. Sunday. *** Ione Smith of Clarksville visited here Saturday and Sunday. *** Several from Clarksville and Paynesville attended church here Sunday night. Mr. Gilliland, Mrs. Marge Jackson, Mrs. Emms Richmond and Mrs. Lucy Jefferson motored to Mokane to see Mrs. W. H. Armstrong of Toledo, Ohio, who is visiting relatives in the place. Mrs. Armstrong will leave Sunday for St. Louis for a visit with friends before returning home. *** Mrs. William Maupin and daughter, Miss Julla of Kansas City came to spend the winter with relatives. *** Mrs. Florence Scott. North of Fulton died at her home Tuesday morning. Body of Mrs. Julla was Wednesday day for burial. *** Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shanks were the guests of, Mr. and John Starks at 6:00 o'clock dinner Friday. *** Mrs. Mary Golns of Kansas City spent a few days with her brother, Mr. Lee McMahan. *** Mrs. Maude Feeguson St. Louis was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Florence Scott who died Tuesday. *** Vernie Johnson, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident last week, underwent an operation at the hospital and is improving nicely. *** Mrs. H. Mack and Miss Julie Manpin in business Wednesday on business. *** Little Boy Joan Jones is quite ill. *** Quarterly meetings were held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Elder P. A. Gray, Pastor of 2nd Christian Church, preached. *** Women's Day services—were held at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday, conducted by Mrs. Willard Douglas and Mrs. Arthur Bell. The pro- priate of the choir was good and an offering of 550 was taken. *** Elder P. A. Gray was the dinner guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Buckner, Monday. NEW FRANKLIN, MO. Mr. Reed Davis of Sodalia was here last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Pannel. **** Mr. Moses Pearson has been confirmed to his bed for the past two weeks. **** We had no preaching in town Sunday as the Baptist Church is without a pastor. Rev. McDonald has resigned. **** Misses Roberica Scott and Dorothy Mae Hughes were shopping in Boonville Saturday. ** Mr. Wordie Simms won the prize cake at the Dewdrop and a number of night. ** Mrs. Jno. Brown and a number of friends gave Mr. Brown a surprise party on his birthday, December 2. ** Rev Shaw left Saturday morning for Sturgeon. He breached three Sunday and will go from there to Columbia to help Rev. Ellis in a revival mission. ** Rev Williamson of Storkee will preach here in the Mr. Ei Church, next Sunday. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Mr. and Mrs. William Skelton motored to Fredericktown Sunday and reported a very pleasant trip. **Mr. Robert Abernathy of Allenville was a visitor to our city Sunday. **Mr. Richard Abernathy of South Frederick street, had the misfortune of his home catching fire Thursday. **Sister Mary Smith is very ill. **Ill. Miss Ophela Bridges of Allenville is visiting relatives and friends, **Mr. C. Abernathy delivered an address to the Missing Officer of the Church Sunday afternoon at St. James M. E. Church. **Ms. Julia Wilkerson is ill. **Mr. N. C. Bruce delivered an excellent address to the parents and friends, Sunday auditorium. **Mr. C. Abernathy died at a ripe age. He will be buried in Fairmount Cemetery. The family of Mr. Abernathy was carried to Cleveland Ohio. Mrs. Pauline Lawson of Cleveland Ohio. Dr. Eric Irvingberg of Detroit, Mrs. Julia Jonea and Clementine Abernathy of St. Louis and a brother, Lawrence of Louisville, Ky., all were home to pay respect to father and brother. **Mrs. Sidgley-Randall, who is delirious, is forbidden to enter her room. His illness is due to leakage of the heart and pneumonia. **John S. Cobb. Basket Ball team played Cleveland Friday ending in a score, 14 to 13 in favor of John S. Cobb. **Dr. C. R. Bell delivered three very able sermons Sunday. Dr. Bell appeared at his best. **Uncle Wash Davis is growing very weak. Brother Davis is 103 years old. **Brother Deacon Williams and Mrs. Emma Green are in fair health although they are listed as invaluable. **Mr. P. T Darby, Assistant District Company, who has been ill for a few days, is able to be up and out again. Send news to the correspondent by the girl or phone 126-J. Read The Argus for wholesome news Mail Your News Next Week On Monday Sure Sunday was a high day for our beloved church. The services were fully enjoyed by all present. Our pastor, Rev. S. R. Stanley, read for the opening lesson the first six verses of the Gospel according to St. John, after which he selected the 23rd verse of the same chapter as a text. Dr. L. J. Scott delivered the message for the pew rally, which was slated for that hour. His text was taken from the book of Nehemiah 4:6. It was a soul stirring sermon and carried with it much enthusiasm. The home choir excelled at the morning service. The "Harmony gospel singers rendered the music for the pew rally services, and their songs are still ringing in our ears and in our hearts. Report of rally in next issue. NAZARENE BAPTIST Rev. S. T. Tyler, Pastor; Pearl C. Wise, Reporter. ST. JAMES BAPTIST South Kinloch Park, Mo. Our pastor brought before us a good message Sunday, morning. In the afternoon a large crowd assembled to hear the County Woman's Union Program, which was a grand affair. The members of St. James are pleased to have this go down on the pages of the history of St. James as one afternoon of mention. At night, the pastor continued the same subject that he used for the morning service. "I must work the works of Him that sent me while it is day, because when night cometh no man can work." He stressed upon us the necessity of reading and studying the Bible in order to verify the truth when it is preached to us. Rev. P. Hopel, Pastor; Iowa Berry, THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY. DEC. 18, 1925 ST. CHARLES, MO. The series of entertainments at Franklin School are proving wonderfully successful. They are drawing larger crowds each night and the programs are satisfying the patrons. They will close with a Xmas tree and moving picture, December 24th. Many of our prominent citizens are attending these programs. *** Send in your news. It will be appreciated. *** The crowds are increasing at the Opera House, and the pictures are of the very best. *** Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Kenner spent Saturday and Sunday in Augusta, Mo., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jullus Hamilton and family. ** Mr. and Mrs. Major McRoberts, Mrs. Mabel Nelson, Miss Linita Nelson, Mrs. Lottie Woolfork and daughter, little Marguerite, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warner of High Hill Saturday and Sunday. *** Mrs. Frankie Dryden was the guest of Mrs. Margaret Howard Monday. KIRKWOOD, MO. The services were well attended Sunday. *** Don't forget the Xmas Cantata at 5 o'clock Xmas morning. *** December 27th will be first quarter meeting of the Conference year. Everybody is invited to attend. *** Thursday, Dec. 10th, the Ladies Aid not at the residence of Mrs. Dale Wilson, then were made perous year. A very delicious repas was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the restroom. An annual collection and exhibition of garments by the ladies of the Needle guild was held last week at Harrison Ave. Baptist Church. 444 garments were collected and placed with the Kirkwood Welfare Association, corner of Kirkwood Road and Adams Ave. The ladies are doing wonderful work. **** Stewarted Board No. 2 held a monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs. Laura Louise Cayce. Business of much importance was transacted. Rev. Hicks was present and made very timely and inspiring remarks. After light refreshments, the meeting followed the meeting of Frankie Campbell. *** Sunday, Dec. 20th, the Womens Mite Missionary Society will hold a monthly meeting at 2:30 p. m. A program will be rendered and all members and friends are invited to attend. *** The sick are convalescent. Rev. J. C. Hicks, Pastor. Mrs. L. L. Cayce, Reporter FIRST BAPTIST Benton, Mo. At 11:30 a. m., Scripture lesson was read by Bro. G. Welch from St. John, 1:16, after which our pastor came to us with a wonderful sermon from I Cor. 15:55. At 7:30 prayer meeting was good. At 8:30, we listened to a glorious sermon from Matthew 12:28. One soul was added to our church. Rev. J. Nolen, Pastor. Mrs. Ida R. Powell, Reporter. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. H. J. Simms, Reporter Christmas exercises will take place Christmas eve at the various churches M. E. Church, a Xins tree with a party; the First Baptist Church and Parks Chapel will render interesting programs. Blackwell Chapel will have their exercises Wednesday evening. Dec. 23: **There will be a Pew Intly at Blackwell Chapel, Sunday afternoon. Dec. 20 under the asphalt and under the asphalt Board of the Mrs. R. Van Dyke is the president. A lecture and a short program will be rendered. **A large number of Websterists attended the County Baptist Women's Union, which convened with the Kirkwood Park Baptist Church last Sunday. **Rev. Scott, formerly of Mississippi, delivered a soul awakening sermon at the First Baptist Church, Sunday evening last. The Community Missionary Ladies of Webster will serve the inmates of the city Infirmary with an annual Xins party. Saturday, December 26. They are asking all to assist them in this most worthy movement. Sugar and fruit will be appreciated. They will leave at 11 a.m. Mr. D. J. Laird chnfrmur; Mrs. Partenia Morrison, secretary. Everybody is welcome to join them. **Rev A' J. Shockley of Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Gregory had as their welcome dinner guests last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Johnson. **Mr. Claude Morris was guest for her sister. Mrs. Osborne, last birthday evening in honor of her birthday. A very pleasant evening was passed away. Mrs. Osborne was the recipient of a large collection of useful as well as costly presents. **A large number of the birthday set in Webster attended the birthday party in Kirkwood. Mo. last Thursday, which was given in honor of the birthday of Miss Maryetta Wright. **Mrs. Nannie James of Clayton, was the pleasant caller in the Sunday of her sister and The Misses Anna and Zoenna. Laired were at home to a few of their friends last Saturday evening. **Master George and Henry Hill of St. Louis, are now the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jones and family. **Mrs. Ethel Frost, Mrs. Mattie Steel and Jessie Gill arrived last week from Foley. Mo. loaded down with the various games of the season. **Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blisside reported a very agreeable time spent attending the birthday surprise dinner which was given by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cohen. 2238 Adams street, last Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Cohen's father's 63rd birthday. **Mr. Lewis Harden was at home to the Victor Boys Club last Tuesday evening. The following officers were elected: Sylvester Mitchell president; Clifford Bell, vice; Lewis Harden, treasurer; Clyde Cox, business manager. **Mrs. Chas. Mur- is now confined to her bed sleep Mr. Henry Reese, Mrs. Mattie Herman and Mrs. Mary Boyd are still on the sack that . . . "Before you buy your Xmas diamonds and jewelry see Mr. Edward Carter as he is an authorized agent for Gerhard and Baumur Jewelry Co. 510 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 187 E. Shady avenue. Mr. H. J. Shimus takes a method to wish The Argus Staff and his 40 paper customers a Merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Special A hair cut and shave, shampoo and a massage for all $1.00, December 22, 23, and 24, only at the Busy Bee Barber Shop, Shady and Ravine avenue. N. B. McCall, proprietor. Church Notes Must Reach Us On Tuesday Sure, Next Week WARD CHAPEL A. M. E. Kinloch, Mo. Sunday, Dec. 13, 1925, was a day of service to the Master. Excellent Sunday School. At 11 o'clock, our pastor delivered one of those very excellent sermons for which he is famous. Among the visitors at morning service was, Mrs. Eliza Rouzon of New Orleans, Mrs. Martha Hawkins of the C. M. E. Church of Youngstown, Ohio, who is visiting her daughter. *** Sister Whitee Monroe avenue, who has been very ill is improving. *** Bro. ike Russell is convalescing. *** Sister Nelle Payne, who is in the Hospital at Peoria, Ill., is improving rapidly. *** Sister Simons and Roa. Scars are still very ill. *** Everyone is invited to attend with exercises and Xuma tree. Thursday night presents for the tree. Visitors are always welcome. *** Come to services Sunday 20th inst. The 5 ladies on the committee of 100 were at St. Paul Mission, Monday evening. Rev. Theo Morrison, Pastor, Alex Brandon, Reporter Church Notes Must Reach Us On Tuesday Surve. Next Week ILLINOIS NEWS Sunday School and B.-Y. P. U. were well attended Sunday. *Rev. Weaver held services at the Methodist Church, Sunday. *Miss Flora Love and Miss Thelma Isabel were the guests of Misses Helen and Gladys Davis, Sunday night. *The Bap lists are planning a Christmas program on the 24th. *Banneker school will render a program at the Methodist Church, December 23. *Bennie Nesbitt is on the sick list. *Mrs. C. E. Diamond fell and crippled herself recently. *A number of people from here went to Blind Boone's reital in Mounds, Friday night. *Mrs. Square Johnson was very unfortunate last week in having all her clickens stolen. *Mr. Nathan Roberts is now an employee at Cairo, B. Pulaski County Teachers' Association was held at Mound City, last Friday. *Rev. Weaver preached at the M.-E. Church, Sunday. Epworth League met at 6:30 p. m. and elected officers for the new year. EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. Sunday was a big day at Wesley Climpel. The pastor, Rev Chas Tinsley, was at his best and preached two glorious sermons to an enthusiastic audience. The church is steadily progressing spiritually and financially through the uniting effort of the efficient pastor. *** Mrs. Tettle Thomas spent a few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Singleton in Collinsville. *** Mrs. Roy Jason entertained the Women's Federation Club at the residence of Mrs. John Stewart on West street, Monday afternoon. New members taken were Rev. and Mrs. Chas Tinsley, Mrs. E. P. Brown, president; Mrs. Roy Jason, secretary. *** Miss Bernice McCannell was a visitor in East St. Louis. Sunday. *** Mr. James Rollins of St. Louis, was a visitor of his sister, Mrs. Mary McCannell and family. *** Mrs. Ettie Scott, who suffered from a broken collar bone in an automobile accident a few weeks ago, is much improved and able to be out. *** Mrs. Elbert Samuels and Charles Monks are on the sick list. CARBONDALE, HLL. Marion Chapter No. 17. Order of Eastern Star, held their election of officers. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Mrs. Annie Wilson, Worthy Martin, Mrs. Bessie Hays, Harvey Martin, Mathew, Mrs. Coryne Kelby, Conduidress, Mrs. Wriian Hayes, Associate Conflictress: Mrs. Birch Clarkson, Treasurer; Miss Wriian Cross, Secretary; Mrs. Malissa Hay, Marshell; Mrs. Susan Poster Cumpkin. **The Community Club met at the school building Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m.** *Mrs. Bertha Scott departed this life Friday, at 6 o'clock, at her home on E. Oak street. **Those listed among the slick are: Nina Nicholas, Mrs. Ruth Manns, Wayyan Inche and Chas, Carter.** *Mrs. Sailie Cross left Sunday for Barnes Hospital, where she will receive treatment for an injury received some time ago. She was accompanied by Mrs. J. E. Williams. *Mrs. Mary Smith has returned home from Memphis, Tenn., where she was called on account of a death.** *Class No. 5 of Olivet Sunday School rendered a high class musical and literary program at Dewmaine, Saturday night, under the direction of Mr. P. Jackson, the teacher. **Mr. Wriian Smith has opened up a safe on E. James Johnson, on behalf of Mr. Nelson Gibson have moved in their new home on East Main street.** **The home G. U. of O. F. held their election and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: J. E. Williams, N. G.; James Gilbert, N. G.; John Young, P. N. F.; Al Everhard, N. E.; Clarence Wilson; Permament. *Willia Parmen-Elected Secretary; Joe Norville, Treasurer; Mark Adams, Advocate.* **Rev McWilliams preached at Olivet Sunday morning and at Hopewell A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKING CO. Undertaker and Embalmer Motor Equipment FUNERAL PARLOR FREE Central 555 2732 PINE ST. Bomont 1426 Sunday night. *** Mr. George Crim is in the city spending a few days with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Crim. *** Phone your news to 705. Y. Fred. E. Williams. agent. Miss Mary E. Hanche, teacher of English at the Virginia State Normal College, Petersburg, Va. will be in city in a few days to enter upon duties at the University of Chengdu, leading up to a master's degree. Mrs Nellie Grundy, 427 Indiana avenue, entertained with a social on Thursday evening, Dec. 10. In honor of the officers and members of St. Julian Temple No. 103, S. M. T. of which she is Vice Princess. The affair was voted a success and a large number was present. *** Mrs Laura Jackson, formerly residing at 3947 Prairie avenue, has moved into her newly erected cottage at 3905 S. Lafayette avenue. *** William R. Frankss, 420 E. 48th place, is expecting to go to Nashville, Tenn. to spend the Christmas holidays with his son, Theodore, who is attending Walden University during the school year ** Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, of which J. C. martin is exalted ruler, will give a large number of huskets on the southside Christmas eve. In helping the Christmas charity movement. In the evening, Ft. Dearborn 1926 Marching Club will hold a large reunion at Colseum, north ball, and that the entire membership of 2000 members of the lodge and club will be on attentive. fraternally, was relected president of the Joint Building Association of U. B. F. & S. M. T. in the regular election of officers for the ensuing year held on Sunday, Dec. 13. ** Mr and Mrs J. Andrews, of 11257 S. Aberdeen street, Morgan Park, are preparing to spend the Christmas holidays in Nashville, Tenn., with relatives and friends after a long absence. While away Mr. and Mrs. Andrews will visit several other cities in the south before returning. ** Miss Mabel J. Hyle, 4504 S. Dearborn street, well known in the circles of the younger set, is able to be out again among her friends after many weeks of illness which has confined her to her home. MADISONVILLE, KY. Mrs. Mary Smith left Sunday for St. Louis for an indefinite stay. ****Rev. T. S. Allen of Providence, passed through the city Monday enroute to Lowlsburg, Tenn., and Detroit. Mich. ****Mrs. Emma Wilkerson of Crofton, Ky., arrived Saturday. ****Mrs. Janie Crutchfield, age 36, died 9th at the Hale Hospital. Her family is here Thursday, by Understaff, R.P. Teague, for burial. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. J. W. Davey, pastor, officiated. ****Rev. J. L. Mcroe was called to Earlington Sunday to preach the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Osborne, who died Friday at Muncy, Ind., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Gray. Her niece, Mrs. Leola Davis attended the funeral in Burlington. Also Mrs. Hargraves of Hopkinson, Ky., and Mrs. Mille Brown of 1111 Glengarry Ave. St. Louis, Mo. **** She is a program and Xmas tree at the Holmins-Church, Monday night, Dec. 28. **** Miss Maggie Martin of Dawson Springs, Ky., was a visitor of the city Monday. **** The home occupied by Mr. Andy Crosswas and Mrs. Leola Dudley, Counch St., caught fire about 2 p.m. Monday. The flames were extinguished without a great loss. The excitation caused Mrs. Dudley, who was ill in bed, to suffer a relapse. ** Mr. Roy Davis, Mrs. C. Maddox and Mr. Glo, Galloway are ill. Flirty-two percent of all plate glass produced is used in motor vehicles. The beaver, usually considered a busy animal, sleeps ten hours a day. There is a Malaysian but which has a wing spread of five feet. Tongs with which dishes can be handled while being washed without wetting a person's hands have won a patent for the inventor. I Can Save Synopsis of preceding chapters: Mazie Brooks, beautiful indiscreet daughter of a Methodist minister in the small mid-western town of Olethe finds the beaten path of small town convention too narrow for her fun loving feet. Gossip associates her infine with that of Jack Clifford, a fast young man about town, and also hints that she is intimate with Donald Watson, a young physician. They vie for her favors, much to the disgust of her sweetheart Ned Ramsey who brings to her obstinate will, promises to Julia Evanston, her rival. On a wild night party, with Dr. Watson on New Year's eve, they are surprised by a raid and she is lodged in the town jail until morning. Dr. Watson marries her the next day only to inform her that he doesn't love her respect her, but married her to save her parents from the disgrace of secundal. Deeding that she can't bear the idea of living with him as his wife in name only, she leaves on the night of her marriage for St. Louis, Jack Cifford, who happens to be on the same train directs her to a bourgain house on Pine street. Here she is puzzled by the strange manner of the landlord. Mrs Ornisley her own for Mazie's immediate employment. While under the influence of drugged coffee given her by Mrs. Ornisley she is moved from the boarding house on Pine street to the stronghold of a half breed of the lowest type. Unnerved by his threats she prays to God begging for release. Black Mexican tries to make advances which Mazie heartily resents. His common-law wife, a beautiful Spanish woman who loves him devotely, apears on the scene just as he hastempts to kiss Mazie and is furiouslyjealous. In a mad passion she drawsa dagger an plunges it in his breastkilling him instantly. —I Love You Max— But instead of hurting myself to the ground twenty feet below as I had attempted, I felt my body grow suddenly tense as I hung on to the jagged edges of glass with my bleeding hands. It was only the miraculous suddenness with which I was snatched back from the yawning gulf of oblivion that saved me from a horrible death. "I I have killed him!" Oh Mex, come back to me; I never meant it; I love you." Never while a shred of memory lingers will I forget that scene. A terrified woman screaming to her lover who would never hear her; myself clinging to the jagged window glass wondering each moment whether or not the crazed woman would blame me for her lover's death and turn to wreak a horrible vengeance. But she wasn't even conscious of my presence—she saw only the form of the man who had meant mora to her than truth and honor: I began to wonder whether the arm raised above her head, was paralyzed. I wondered how long she would stand there staring as if she saw beyond the haggard lifeless features of Black Mexican into the Vale of eternity where she had so suddenly buried him. I forget the sting of the pain caused from the deep cut kisses on my arms and hands. Even the thought of escape failed to be uppermost in my mind as I stood charmily by the glittering eyes and fiery temperament of that beautiful creature who had the power to love and hate so spasmodically. As a bird is chained to the spot within reach of the claws of the designing cat so it was with me. Held tense and expectant not daring to even stir a muscle I watched the bitter struggle going on before my eyes. Blood red and terrifying had made separate trails as it trickled down her arm. Then a real life drama began slowly to unfold. The hand holding the dagger suddenly wavered then fell limply to her side. The sparkle in her eyes faded away and without so much as a glance toward me she sank to the floor beside the lifeless form of Black Mexican. Gathering her long thick hair in sandfuls she began to wrap it about him trying and trying to stunch the flow of blood. No scene of stage or screen could ever be one half as pathetic as that beautiful creature kneeling these calling her lover's name over and over in a low monotonous tone that sounded more like heart broken sobbing. More like a thunder bolt out of a clear sky the idea of escape leapt into my thoughts. I realized that I could walk safely out of that house if there was no one to intercept me other than the Spanish Jaunita. Casting one last look toward the spot where the weeping beauty knot with bowed head above her, slain layer, I shipped quietly out leaving her alone with her dead. Down two winding stairways where dark imaginary figures...lurked in every shadow I fled like a frightened fawn. One thought was uppermost in my mind. I longed to put as many steps as possible between myself and the house of torture. At the foot of the last long flight of steps I came to a door which swung noiselessly to and fro when I touched it lightly with my hand. On past that door with feet made light by fear. I came into a darkened, vestibled and glided swiftly through the outer door. As, my foot touched the hard frozen surface of snow out side. I felt the cold air strike through my thinly clad body like darts from some skilled archer's bow. Not heading the gathering storm or freezing blasts of wind. I hurried faster and faster on my way. Snow flakes stinging and blinding 'eddied about me as I strove to clutch the filmy folds of my n.orning gown closer about my aching limbs. But there is no end to mere human endurance. Not even my freckled grazed mind could render me insensible to the eight below zero weather. I don't know how far I had stumbled from the house. "It could not have been very far, for I remember us in a dream seeing the river stretching away before me like a boiling pan of red mud and slush. I shudder even how when I recall the one mad moment of despair when I made a last effort to reach the water's edge; how desperately I fought against the icy numbness which I felt creeping over my body. I only know how much I longed to throw myself into the very midst of the seething mass of slush and ice, there to rest forever—to suffer no more pain. What happened after my last shred of strength ebbed away I cannot say. But I've often wondered what would be the pathetic tale of the million flakes of snow if they could tell the sad story of the girl who stumbled into their midst helpless and with out the desire to live. I love to think that perhaps they were more merciful as they folded me in a blanket of ice, far more welcome than the warmth of the house from which I had just escaped. -An Awakening- I tried to move my arms but they seemed chained to my sides. I turned my head and met the eyes of a smilling nurse in white. I did not try to think, only smiled back at me. asked as she removed the little piece of glass and held it up to the light. "What's the matter with me and why am I here?" For to me the incidents of the past were erased from my memory. "You have been very ill for almost three weeks. And I cannot permit you to talk now. Try to make yourself rest quietly for an hour and I'll tell you a few things perhaps." There in the ward of the city hospital I lay trying and trying to gather the ends of the threads of destiny in my feeble thoughts. Two weeks later I found myself outside the hospital walls facing a world whose black wintry sky and dreary cold atmosphere was a reflection of the barrenness of my own mind in life. I had only three dollars given me by the kind hearted nurse who had told me how I was found three weeks ago on the bank of the river wrapped in a blanket of snow. Wearily I dragged my weakened limbs upon a street car determined to find work in the down town colored district. I was too cold and weak to really do any logical reasoning. For in that case I would have realized I must have some training in some line of work before I could possibly qualify as an assistant to any one. But more and more was the fact brought home to me as I walked up Market street—down Jefferson Ave, and at last made my way weary and foot sore along Pine street, only to be asked the same questions over and over again and again. "What can you do madam? Know typewriting, or can you take dictation? Any experience in clinical work? Your references please?" There was unmistakable pity in the eyes of some if they shook their heads as they answered, "Sorry madam but we have no place for the experienced applicants." Some were not even courteous. And time after time my face paled as a shrank from the curt refusals of some self-styled financier who would never consider looking up from his desk for a moment even to help relieve a bit of the suffering all about him. I was about 10 admit to myself that I was a miserable failure when it came to securing a position. I decided to spend two pennies for one of the large dailies and scan the want add columns. For perhaps I would be better trained to do domestic-work as mother had always insisted that I keep my own little room at home tidy. As the wind grew colder I huddled back into a doorway out of reach of, it's fierce onslaught. A sign hanging over head read—"Joseph Orland, attorney-at-law." I read it backward, forward—every way, deciding as I read to make one last attempt to brave what was to me the great unknown. I opened the door timidly and felt a sinking sensation as my glance darted past the opening to the well dressed middle aged man before the desk in the neatly furnished offices. The books arranged so neatly on the shelves, the warmth and the air of good cheer which seemed to radiate through the room all seemed to hale me as an intruder—to grimly insinate that I had no place among them. "Yes madam?" the cultured courteous voice of the speaker at once "Yes madam!" the cultured courteous voice of the speaker at once brought me to my senses. Before I had known him an hour I found myself talking—telling Mr. Orland all about my bitter experiences since my arrival in the great smoky city. I told him of Mrs. Ornasey, Black Mexican and the beautiful Juanita who cried for a lover who could no longer hear her. Little by little he drew it from me. "The whole story of my suffering and futile efforts to find employment. When I had finished great shining tears were rolling down my cheeks and spattering unheeded upon my hands crossed resigently in my lap. Mr. Orland sat and tapped his fingers idily on his desk. His brown face browner still when one noticed the contrast of his shrewd black eyes was beginning to show signs of softening. "Well little lady," he began at last, "I really wish to help you and think I can. Now you frankly admit that you've had no experience and have no reference. But your story interests me. Now I am very worried over a very serious matter. I wonder if you could help me" he stopped speaking for a moment then began again. "Now I hope you won't mis-understand me for I really mean you all the good possible. Perhaps what I'm about to say isn't exactly to your liking but then I'll leave that for you to judge. I'll state the facts in the case then you may decide whether or not you'll help me or hate me for attempting to drag you into this. He took a cigar from a desk drawer and carefully touched a match to it, puffing for a few minutes as we both watched the smoke drift ceiling-ward. "Miss Brooks, my story is a strange one, an old story yet THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1925 Now is the time to join our Christmas Club, and so be in line for extra money next December. Join our Christmas Club! You won't miss the weekly payments. How much easier to make fifty payments than to do without that lump sum in December! ever new. Simply the story of another man caught in a web of circumstances. I'm a married man and I adore my wife. But a year ago I became very infatuated with a young woman and because of her beauty plus a designing brain, I plunged head long into a flirtation which could mean only one thing: loss of money and respect. Well, I decided to take her into the office as assistant—any thing to be near her. I made the mistake of a million other old tools who never find out the fact that pretty girls also are capable of possessing designing brains. During that time I wasn't capable of holding my emotions in leash—in fact I did not try. It was to me the seventh heaven when she came into this office a bit of sunshine which swept away the gloom; a bit of youth and joy to drive away my cares. Well, she began by writing me little love missives just little notes that made my heart beat faster and my fifty, year old hands tremble with delight. Then she fretted because I failed to answer. She pouted and declared I didn't love her. So one day I decided to surprise her—to write her as fervent a love note as ever a lower wrote a fair malden. That was the beginning. First a love note then more and more until I guess there must have been dozens. Then it was I found that my little wisp of a girl was a woman hard and cold, even designing and dangerous. I would have given half my life to recall words I had spoken and most of all those hateful letters which must have kept her in hysterical laughter half the time when she was alone. But the耐软 little witch had laid her plans well. Of course after we quarreled she never came back to the office. But as long as she remains in the city of St. Louis and I know she has the damnable evidence of my faithlessness in her possession I can not feel safe. At home when my darling wife, my faithful Emma is trying to interest me in conversation, my thoughts are wretched and my soul burdened with remorse I have given money and more money. I have been black mailed until I can scarcely master any courage at all My desire for living is almost gone and my hopes, for release grow dimmer daily as I sit and see my strength ebbing slowly but surely away. If I threaten to take legal steps she laughs in my face and defies me to do my worst. If I refuse to do her bidding she prates about the sickness of men and threatens to tell Emma all giving the letters as a proof. And God knows I’d rather perish than have that good faithful soul mate who has borne all the hardships of youth and then stuck on through the years with me know of my weakness. And besides, she couldn’t bear it. The shock would completely un-nerve her. I must have those letters Miss Brooks; I'll pay well for them. This girl lives with her maiden Aunt at 41—Enuright Avenue. By hook or crook I must get that bundle of letters, or I'll never live another day in peace. Only in case your plans fall through my name is not to be mentioned. As an attorney, I'll help you all I can if anything should happen. But whatever the consequences my name and your real mission must never be vulged. It is a chance to take. Will you 'ry? Get those letters. 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