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Progressive Administration Has Vardaman Jim Crow Going At San Quentin Race Mining Company Making Big Strides --- MUTILATED PAGE Volume 2 Progressive A Race Mining Making E THE ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY L. K. Beeks In order to formulate a perfect idea of the work and accomplishments of the above company, a visit was paid to their headquarters at 255 Wilson building. 102 S. Spring, by the local editor of this paper. In their suitable apartments a most congenial staff of officers in the persons of Messrs. Howard Folke, secretary, C. W. Holden, the finance committee chairman, and Rev. G. W. Shields, fiscal agent, were met. No persuasion was necessary from any source to induce the office force presenting immediately all the information and details desired concerning the company. P. R. S. --- Mr. Howard Folke the untiring secretary of the Eldoradp Mining company: laboring daily for the production of fortune and prosperity in the race. --- The company possesses papers of incorporation to work under two states—California and Nevada; the claims being located in the Eldorado Canyon district, Nob Hill section of the country, Opal range of mountains, Clark county, Nevada. The present company reorganized June, 1910, incorporated at $100,000, selling shares at $1 each. The corporation owns the Gold Star group of mines, embracing two claims, Gold Star and Gold Stor No. 2, for which the board of directors have been successful in clearing the title. They have also just completed a contract for $1300 worth of improvements on the mines. Men have been kept continuously at work, during which time large bodies of ore have been exposed, carrying gold, silver and iron, with assay values averaging from $10 to $48 per ton in gold and silver. The above figures are those advertised by the company, which were somewhat questioned by some parties desiring to become interested, at which dubiousness the staunch secretary in- MUTILAT vited one Rev. William Roberts Church, to visit the mines and sat (white), pastor of the Friends isfy his own curiosity, by saying, "I will tell you, sir, in the language of the queen of Sheba, the half has never yet been told." Upon this invitation and influenced by a desire to satisfy inquiries from friends, Rev. Roberts, bearing his expenses, yisited the mines—personally extracted the ore and returned. Upon submitting the ore to Baverstock Staples and Payne at 233 West First street, January 29, 1914, assayers, they reported the valuation, which doubled the values as Mr. Folke aforestated, ranging from $17.45 to $137.05, more than doubling the advertised values of the company—$10 to $48. Mr. Roberts was more than convinced and has interested his friends strongly in the proposition. Especial mention should be made of the fact that the ores sent by the corporation to the California Ore Testing Company in San Francisco, for a mill run and laboratory test, to determine the character and kind of machinery to be installed for the milling of ores on the company's properties, all the high grade ores were eliminated from the samples, this being done because the company desired the final report based on the low-grade ores. Being tested by an expert, a graduate from the University of Germany, the report assured the company that with a sluicing plant estimated to cost $20,000, the company could produce their ore in bricks at about $3.60 a ton, leaving an immense profit for the company after production. The engineer of the company, Mr. Cook, submits a process cyanidation of the ore by all-sliming agitation methods which shows a saving of 90 per cent of gold and silver values at a cost of from $2 to $2.50 per ton; this process has been adopted by the company and the 25 to 35-ton per day plant at about $20,000 will be erected. After thorough examination it is safe to say that 20,000 tons of ore can be treated at the mill, transported and loaded at $3.60 a ton. The company now has firm bases to work on—the testimony of reliable parties and lawful supervision the main thing is in the words of the reliable secretary, in order to save and operate this prosperous enterprise to our people, is to put energy, influence and finance into the proposition and bring every prestige to bear for its ultimate success—by buying shares. Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 21, 1914 In our next week's issue this article will be followed by one delivered by Atty. McBeth upon the same occasion. By Mrs. Noah H. Thompson There is a time-worn theory of the scientist that heredity determines the future of the man, for according to biological laws the physical and psychical qualities of the parents are transmitted to their offspring. A new psychology has arisen which affirms that environment and not heredity is the criterion of a man's future achievement. The majority of historians conclude that the Negro has always been a hewer of wood and carrier of water for his more favored brother, for on the very oldest monuments of Egypt, they tell us his black profile is represented as a slave; that "originating nothing, he owes every onward impulsion to his Egyptian or Arab conqueror or to his Caucasian master;" "that the laws of heredity stand like a wall of iron against his advancement." Yet contrary to the theories of psychologists and the deductions of historians, notwithstanding his heredity of barbarism and his environment of slavery, the Negro has won recognition in all the epochs of this country's history, in its periods of war and in times of peace; in the fields of battle, of religion, of education, of music and the fine arts, and of economics. In the Revolutionary war the first martyr in the cause of Independence was the Negro, Crispus Attucks. In the war of 1812, two thousand black men were sent forward to the army at Sackett's Harbor. In the war of the Rebellion two hundred thousand Negro soldiers were enlisted, engaging in many of the bloodiest battles of the war in which they particularly distinguished themselves. In the Spanish American war the four Negro regiments were among the very first troops ordered to the front, winning for themselves and their race great distinction by their bravery and daring. In the religious world Negro churches were organized and erected by Negroes as early as the eighteenth century, presided over by black men whose learning and eloquence won for themselves recognition and distinction, as in the case of Rev. Lemuel Haynes, who in 1785 became pastor of a white congregation at Torrington, Connecticut. In the educational field, Bowdoin College in 1826 conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon the Negro. John Brown Russ-nurm, and in 1841, cultured England listened with appreciation to the powerful eloquence of Frederick Douglas, whose untiring efforts in the cause of freedom we are celebrating at this time. Leaving behind us that tragic period when the Negro, although in bondage, gave evidences of ability, and glancing at his achievements during the past fifty years of freedom, we find that in 1867 there were but six hundred colored teachers in the South, but in 1913 that number had increased to thirty-four thousand, four- fifths of whom are teachers in colleges and advanced institutions of learning. From the erection of the very first school the freed Negro has aided largely in their support. In 1870, although in dire poverty, the freedmen donated seven hundred thousand dollars for school buildings and the support of teachers. At the present time the Negro each year contributes a million dollars for the support of his schools. The highest earned degree conferred by educational institutions is that of Doctor of Philosophy, which thus far has been cofnerrered by American universities upon eight men of Negro blood. In music and the fine arts we find writers who wrote more than forty years ago, compositions and ballads that are still favorites. And today De Koven Thompson's "Dear Lord, Remember Me." and Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha," thrill with the mellow chords of genius. Upon the walls of the famous Luxembourg gallery hang the paintings of the Negro, Henry O. Tanner; and in 1903, the sculptured group called "The Wretched," of a woman of color, were exhibited in the salons of Paris. In the literary world, we are aware that the poems of Phillis Wheatley, a slave girl, were recognized in the early days of this country's history as works of merit, calling forth unstinted praise from Gen. Washington, the first president of the nation. Since then other Negro writers of poetry and prose have demanded recognition in the field of letters. The Negro has also shown inventive ability, for ten thousand patents have been granted to him. The first clock made in America which appeared in 1754, was constructed by a noted Negro astronomer, Benjamin Banneker. He also assisted in laying out the District of Columbia. "His calculations concerning the rising and setting of the sun and the moon, and the courses of the bodies of the planetary system was so exact as to call forth unstinted praise from eminent men as Fox, Pitt, and Wilberforce." The Negro has recently invented a telephone, registers, a weight motor for running machinery, an automatic car-switch and feed-attachment, and several aeroplanes. The economic progress of the Negro has already been marvellous. The census reports point to the fact, that there are but few, if any, pursuits followed by whites in which there are not found some Negroes. There are fifty thousand Negroes in the professions, thirty thousand in various business pursuits, and three hundred thousand working in trades requiring skill. There are now sixty-four Negro banks in the country, capitalized at something like one million six hundred thousand dollars, doing a yearly business of about twenty million dollars. When at the close of the civil war the Negroes started on their career as farmers, they had no land and no experience as farm owners, none of them became farm owners by inheritance, yet today the Negroes of this country own twenty million acres of land, worth five hundred million dollars. The past fifty years has shown a marked and rapid increase in the wealth of the Negroes of the Wesley Chapel's Great Celebration Whence comes this unprecedented success, this long line of superior Negro workmen whose heredity and environment were not only deplorable, but adverse and unjielding? What of the scientists' theory of evolution—the philosophers' hypothesis of atavism? Does it not prove, my friends, that the Negro is the descendant of an ancient and perished race, the ruins of whose splendid monuments, rock-cut temples and colossal statues disclose a civilization as high as the Egyptians themselves? One of the disciples of Emanuel Swedenborg assures us "that the black races were probably the oldest of all. Their lost continent lies between Africa and South America. They contain, deeply hidden within them the tendencies and capacities of their most remote ancestors. A later, baser, heredity has been superimposed upon them, and the problem now is, how to break through it, how to get rid of it, so that the interior nature, long hidden, may blossom forth." He adds again, "There is a vast spiritual life and power concealed in the bosom of these people like the water in the rock until it was struck by the rod of Moses." It is but too true, friends, the later and baser heredity of centuries of slavery has been laid on the ancient civilization of the Negro like mass upon mass of stony material, until the rock of superficial inferiority has hidden Lis wonderful capability. Great seers have had a clear vision of his capacity, and have risked health, reputation, the world's favor, even life itself to make possible his glorious future. When the great Livingstone undertook his second expedition into Africa for the purpose of suppressing the slave trade, he must have had a wonderful vision of the hidden possibilities of the Negro race; for journeying through swamps and endless downpour of rain, attacked by fever and climatic diseases, hampered by the imperfect setting of an arm crushed by an African lion, he, nevertheless in spite of these disasters, journeyed on for thirty years, forcing the conscience of the civilized world to awaken to the horrors of the slave-trade and causing its suppression throughout all Africa. Some prophetic insight of the Negro's hidden powers must have forced itself upon Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday we celebrate tonight, when invoking "the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God" he declared that, "All persons held as slaves within the United States should henceforth be free." But the terrible responsibility of proving to the world at large the height of the Negro's capability rests upon the Negro himself. The colored race will not attain Number San Quentin pel's Celebration its true destiny by, disregarding the laws of health, and the fact that tuberculosis is the most vital cause of mortality among them; nor by failing to denounce the almost universal practice of race-suicide. Too much can not be said against this growing evil, that defeats the purposes of Almighty God. Even if one's means do not appear to be adequate for the support of a large family, God who clothes the lilies, will supply the needs of and abundantly bless those who work with him to bring forth laborers for the Negro's future harvest. Men and women of this selfish age dare to reap the benefits and gratifications of matrimony, and year after year refuse to shoulder its obligations. "Be not deceived; God is not mocked; as a man sows, so shall he reap," and just so sure as we sow the wind of race extinction we shall reap the whirlwind of an avenging Providence. The Negro will not realize his brilliant possibilities unless he shuns divorce, that reaper of family unity, unless he remembers that the sweetest flower in the garden of morals is womanly modesty—that innate, intangible something that will not permit a true woman, notwithstanding the degenerate fashions of the day, to disclose the sharp outlines of her figure, and appear before the eyes of men in a manner conducive to the feeding of their worst appetites. In a word, the Negro will reach eminence through temperance, through restraint, by being careful not to imitate the lawless characteristics of these profligate times. Religion has been the power that has brought victory to the Negro thus far; the moaning supplications of the old patient mothers in slavery, broke his shackles of bondage, and religion will be the force in the future that will "reconstruct all things up new foundations," for "more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." The message I would bring to my race tonight is, faithfulness to the laws of our God; I would earnestly entreat the Negro to be just in a land of injustice, to be moral in a world of immorality, to be willing to deny himself in an atmosphere of selfishness. I would pray him to retain his innate humility, for pride is the source of man's downfall, to hold on to his natural gentleness, his almost superhuman patience, his God-like power of returning good for evil, then, to conclude with the prophecy of an able thinker: "All the clouds will eventually disappear. The divine order of a new life will be established. The federation of the world will cease to be a dream. All nations and races will work harmoniously and peacefully together like the separate organs of the human body combining to one end. The Negro will find his true place as at once the least and the greatest, the last and the first." PROVE No. 1540 Fillmore St. H. G. FRANK, Manager Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables Special Rates to Hotels, Restaurants and Boarding Houses Consult Us Before Going Elsewhere PHONE WEST 4626 MUSETTI::TAILOR ALBERT B. BLAUNT JACKSON MORGAN he Colored Boys Friend 537 South Broadway 1 ENDORSED BY THE EAGLE CLUB Tothe Well Dressed Men Who Know the Value of Being Up-to-Date Should get acquainted with our New English Tailor. F. DELUC The Merchant Tailor 611 Montgomery S San Francisco Godeau Funeral Service The Handsome Chapel and Private Rooms Free for those who dwell in apartments, flats, hotels, or where is insufficient accommodation at the time of death. Mr. or Mrs. J. S. Godeau will personally supervise all funeral arrangements and details. Godeau prices are only half the charges of the undertaker in your neighborhood, who is controlled by the Funeral Trust. TELEPHONE MARKET 711; S. F. OAKLAND 4045, OAKLAND when death makes the undertaker necessary JULIUS S. GODEAU 41 Van Ness Ave., S. F. 210 Webster St., Oakland 305 Columbus Ave., S. F. 827 Figueroa St., Los Angeles "Al" Meat Market Best and Cheapest Choice Fresh Meats, Hams and Bacon, Wholesale and Retail thing Guaranteed 1540 Filmore Street Phone West 46 HYLLIS Wheatley was born in Africa and brought to Boston. Mass., in the year 1761. At that time the people of Massachusetts held slaves. The wife of John Wheatley of Boston had several slaves, but they were getting too old to be very active, and she wanted to purchase a young girl whom she could train in such a manner as to make her a good domestic. She visited the slave market for that purpose, and she saw a little girl with no other clothing on than a piece of dirty, ragged carpeting tied around her little waist. She looked as though her health was feeble. Mrs. Wheatley was a kind and religious woman. She took the little girl home in her carriage, put her in a bath and dressed her in clean clothes. She could not speak English, but spoke in an African dialect. She soon learned to understand English, and when she could not understand English she made gestures and signs. She learned very rapidly. She did not know her age, but as she was shedling her front teeth she was supposed to be about seven years old. She was sent to school and learned readily. Her gratitude to her kind, motherly mistress was unbounded and her greatest delight was to do anything to please her. When she was fourteen she began to write poetry. Owing to uncommon manifestations of intelligence and the delicacy of her health she was never put to hard household work. She soon acquired a good knowledge of geography, history and English poetry. There was no law in Massachusetts prohibiting slaves from learning to read and write. And the mistress, so far from trying to hinder her, did everything to encourage her love of learning. She always called her affectionately, "My Phyllis," and seemed to be as proud of her attainments as though she had been her own daughter. Phyllis was of a very religious turn of mind, and when she was sixteen she joined the Orthodox Church that worshipped in the Old South meeting house in Boston. Her character and deportment were such that she was considered an ornament to the church. Clergymen and other literary persons who visited at Mrs. Wheatley's took a great deal of notice of her. Her poems were brought forward to be read to the company and were highly praised. She was not infrequently invited to the houses of wealthy and distinguished people, who liked to exhibit her as a kind of wonder. A son of Mr. Wheatley was going to England on commercial business and his mother proposed that Phyllis should go with him. In England she received even more attention than had been bestowed upon her at home. Several of the nobility invited her to their houses and her poems were published in a volume with an engraved likeness of the author. In the picture she looks gentle and thoughtful, and the shape of her head denotes intellect. She addressed a poem to the Earl of Darmouth, who was very kind to her during her visit to England. Having expressed a hope for the overthrow of tyranny, she says: "Should you, my lord, while you peruse my song, Wonder from whence my love of freedom sprung- Whence flow these wishes for the common good HOW I GOT MY EDUCATION THE question has often been asked by persons who think it quite a novelty to find a colored man with education enough to "pass him through the world," how I got my education. And, in fact, it is a question of interest to all persons who are acquainted with my pecuniary and other circumstances, a detail of which would occupy more space than you would be willing to spare; but, as briefly as possible, I will answer the inquiry, hoping it may inspire the hearts of some young persons whose unfavorable circumstances have well nigh blasted the hopes and anticipations that heretofore have spontaneously sprung up in their minds. Like Joseph, I was taken (not sold) from my parent (mother) when a child three years of age and bound to a farmer for a number of years. When my time was up (that is, when I was one and twenty) I was comparatively educationless. 1st. I resolved, God being my helper, in spite of poverty or prejudice, to educate myself—enough, at least, to make myself useful as a teacher among ignorant, downtrodden brethren. 2d. I heard of Oberlin College, and understood the advantages that were there held out to the poor and penniless colored as well as white. I therefore left my home, friends and acquaintances, without one cent, or the value of one cent, took my old clothes in a knapsack on my back and, as the saying is, "I took my foot in my hand" and tramped 150 odd miles through rain, snow and deep mud, to reach that institution. 3d. Having reached my destined spot, and finding myself in the midst of entire strangers and without any pecuniary means whatever, I pulled off my old coat and— With axe in hand, I went to work, My strength being all my riches; I had but one old wornout coat And two old pairs of breeches. I prayed to God both night and day, That he'd forever guide me, That from the right and perfect way No hardships would divide me. I looked on high for a rich supply, And asked God for his blessings, For grace to stand at his right hand, And strength to get my lessons. ALONG CENTRAL AVENUE Carroll W. Short, the druggist, located at 4400 So. Park Ave. Mrs. Tennabaum has the latest and best. Everybody's friend—W. H. Guest at 12th and Central. Schneider & Schultz, German winery products and distils pure wines and brandies, 2056 Santa Fe avenue. Satisfaction, service and style in cloaks and suits at the Sample Suit Shop, 326 W. 7th street. Farwell Bros., at 12th and Central, will test your eyes, fit your glasses and furnish your Christmas jewelry. Bicycle repairing, vulcanizing and all kinds of sundries, Tony Federico, 4022 Central Ave. A. Zimbelman will provide you with groceries, feed and fuel at 38th and So. Park Ave. Geo. A. Weber, at 3701 So. Park Ave., is where you get the best meats. For practical plumbing and gas-fitting consult W. H. Chollman 4318 Central Ave. W. E. Talbert, 2306-10 San Pedro St., for paints, varnishes, etc. Have your shoes sewed, nailed, etc., at reasonable rate, Harry Goldberg Shoe Hospital, 5528 Central Ave. HARRIS AND FRANK Among the leaders in style and artistic furnishings in ladies' and gents' ware Harris & Frank rank pre-eminent. Because of its many years in business this firm is one of the most reliable in the city. Capitol, but the Democrats, drunk with power, have decided to make a clean sweep. One Southern member of the House of Respectatives, speaking in caucus, stated he stood for displacing ever colored man because he believed they were all Republicans, and dded, "I never saw a nigger that was a Democrat." It's a sad bunch of men, the colored employees at the Capitol, many of whom has served as messenger, or laborer, or waiter or barber there for many years; some have grown gray in the service. The Democrats, by caucus decision, have decided to clear them all out. Several of them discussing the predicament they find themselves in, knowing they have not long to serve Uncle Sam, and grown desperate over the approaching loss of their positions, berated Bishop Walters most severely, and it would not have been good for the Bishop if he had happened around the Capitol when the decision of the Democratic caucus had been communicated to the hundred or more colored employees. Colored barbers and waiters, along with the colored messengers and laborers are to go, by the decree of the Democratic caucus held Friday night. The caucus also, by its action, went on record in favoring the segregation of colored employees in all branches of the Government in all States, and the eliminating of the colored man from positions in the Government service not under the direct supervision of Congress. Cyrus Field Adams, who served as Assistant Register of the Treasury under Presidents McKnley, Roosevelt and Taft has been discharged from the Government service. Just a day or two before President Taft's term was up he discovered Adams under the Civil Service and transferred him to a per diem clerkship at Chicago, to be him. The Democrats discovered old, unnoticed charges preferred against Adams on record and at once dismissed him from the service. The charges were not such as reflected upon either his character or his ability or service, but they were sufficient for the Democrats, since Adams was a colored man, although he has no emphasized the fact in late years that he is colored. If Bishop Walters is a brave man he will come over to Washington and try to save the colored barbers, waiters, messengers and laborers at the Capitol who are slated to go. If he is not brave and does not care to encounter the reproach and bitter denunciation of heae long-suffering, faithful employees who must step out of the Government service for no other reason than they are colored, the Bishop will remain a safe distance from Washington. A PLEA FOR JUSTICE OPINIONS AND CLIPPINGS COMPILED BY J. D. REYNOLDS. IN reference to Americans being treated so badly in Mexico, I wish to say that this country is simply reaping what it has sown in her treatment of the Negro. Has not the Negro fought and died for this country in every important battle? And has not this country ignored his rights, lynched and burned innocent men, women and children, in many cases, and destroyed their homes, when their only offence was being born black and being more thrifty than some of their white neighbors? The labor unions have also tried to starve him; but in spite of all he has made wonderful progress. I tell you God is a just God! The American Negro can find justice in any country in the world except his own. In the British Empire there is no discrimination on account of color; in France there is no color line. The Army and Navy have colored officers; there are business and professional men of African descent who stand in the same class as other nationalities, rated according to their ability and financial standing. The latest outrage on a colored American citizen is the case of the Hon. W. H. Lewis, who was appointed as Assistant Attorney General of the United States by ex-President Roosevelt. Mr. William Henry Lewis was born in 1868 at Berkeley, Va., of ex-slave parents. It was young Lewis' fortune to get into school at an early age by peddling matches and doing other jobs. He managed, in one way and another, to make his way through the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, one of the early schools for the colored youth in that part of the country. From there he went to Amherst College, Mass., from which he graduated in 1898. While the was at Amherst he did two things which, aside from the color of his kin, served to mark him off from the rest of the student body. He ade himself captain of the football team, and distinguished himself as an orator and debater. He not only carried off the prizes in a least two of the most important contests but was finally elected b his class at graduation to deliver the class day oration—an honor of which he is still very proud. After Mr. Lewis had completed his course at Amherst he thought he would try further, so he went to Harvard Law School with the intention of studying law. While he was at Harvard he gained an almost national reputation as a football player. It was his business he says, from his position in the center to hit the opposing line, and to hit it hard. He did so well that in his day he had the reputation Stump's Market at 1477 E. Vernon Ave. is a good place to trade. 4421 Compton Ave. Either early or late they will mend your two-wheel horse at Compton Ave. reliable hardware dealers, Pencille-Miller, holding fort at 4612, and Keil & Son at 4528 Compton Ave. B. B. Jeffries at 2701 Central Ave., the old reliable grocer. Second Hand Furniture same as new at 2023 Central Ave. H. W. Mallman at 2601 Central Ave. has the family mark congeniality. Newhall Bros., at 1500 E. Vernon Ave., is on the feed and fuel job. THE BROADWAY DEPARTMENT STORE Where Beauty and Convenience Mingles With Economy It is always holiday at the Broadway. The great crowds that gather each commercial day of the year at this store along with the suggestions for economical housekeeping are some of the things which make it look like a holiday all the year round, and advances the timely idea of the house, "Don't Worry!" The result is you meet at this great store, for all the people; for none comes too poor nor too rich to be served at every counter and department with that same courteous treatment that pervades over all. At the Broadway there is little or no trouble in finding what you want. Even fantastic New Yorkers find here that convenience that is found in few other department stores in the city. Its Latest Concession The new Hill street entrance at the Broadway, where children's "Toyland" is not only a valuable concession but a very convenient addition for it saves trouble and time. Parents may take their children there without having the encounter of hauling them upstairs in the crowd. This new annex also contains one of the most unique china, glassware and kitchen utensil department in the city. Just at this season the managers of the several departments, from basement to ceiling, have joined hands in selecting a most choice variety of holiday gifts. Why They Lead in Style Because their buyers visit New York three times a year, hence they are ready with the latest cuts, shades and French touches. Just a little ahead of the general order of things. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Coggins of Richmond, Ind., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gains of 708 Cypress avenue. Mrs L. V. Stewart of Los Angeles was in the city Sunday in the interests of the Day Nursey. Mr. Stewart accompanied her on the trip. The State Federation Society was a grand success. Mr. James M. Vena was at his best. Dr. J. D. Gordon, the matchless pulpit orator of the Georgia Society, delivered what was considered by many to be one of his finest addresses, while Rev. J. J. Byers was grand. "The Kentucky Society," by Mrs. Katie Battle Daniels made one believe one could almost see the Blue Crass growing. Too much cannot be said in praise of the President, Mr. Eugene Walker for the way he conducted the affair Mr. Lawrence Cramer of Los Angeles was married to Miss Kelly Scott of this city Tuesday evening. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Scott of South Vernon. Booker T. Washington is to speak to the colored people Sunday evening, March 15 at the new high school on E street. L. G. Robinson, chairman of the committee on arrangements, called a meeting Sunday afternoon. Capt. W. M. Reynolds will have charge of the chorus; J. W. Lewis and W. Prince on Transportrition. A. H. Evans and S. B. Carr on Publication. This is hoped to be the grandest meeting ever held West of the Rockies. See one of the committee and get a ticket. This is the program that was rendered Sunday night at the Lake Avenue M. E. Church: 6:15 p. m. Epworth League. 7:30 p. m. Sermon by Dr. W. R. R. Duncan, paetor of Scott Chapel. Subject: "The Homeless." Music by the choir of Scott Chapel. Music—Organ Prelude. Anthem—Twelfth Mass Mozart Offertory Solo—"Golgotha" Couchais Anthem—"O How Excellent" Berly Quartette—"Steal Away to Jesus" Postlude. The affair was a grand success. Mrs. E M. Beavers led the choir Miss Gladys. Harris presided the organ. The work of the choir is worthy of all praise. Dr. Duncan's sermon was one of his best. Will Wed Monday. Next Monday evening, 23d inst., Miss Nellie Griffin, daughter of Mr. James Griffin, will become the bride of Mr. R. P. Soloman. The ceremony will be held at 807 Garfield avenue, the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Carr. Mrs. Carr is a sister of the bride-elect. Miss Griffin was educated in this city, and Mr. Soloman in his native state. He was born in Americus, Ga., and Miss Griffin in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Solomon graduated with high honors, having taken first honor. The happy couple will leave Monday evening at 12 o'clock for San Diego, where they will spend their honeymoon. Many receptions have been given in their honor, among them those of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gains, Miss Hattie Curry of South Pasadena. Mrs. Crump gave a kitchen shower Thursday. Revs. Arline and Johnson will perform the ceremony. The California Eagle wishes for them many bright days. MUT Fellow and Editor Dropped. Atlanta, Ga.-Benjamin J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, is receiving congratulations from friends in all parts of the country on the wiping out of the charge that the federal government had held against him for twelve years. Upon the recommendation of Hooper Alexander, United States district attorney for the northern district of Georgia, Attorney General McReynolds ordered a set to be entered. In signing the order of noelle prosequi Judge W. T. Newman wrote: "There has long been prevalent a general belief that the indictment of Mr. Davis was secured by his political enemies on the slenderest evidence." In connection with this one of the attorneys in the case says: "This case was pending in the United States district court from ten to twelve years. The indictment was and during Mr. Angier's term of office as United States district attorney. Repeated efforts were made by defendant's counsel, Rosser & Brandon and C. P. Goree, for trial in this case from term to term without avail. There never was a time when the defendant could have been convicted un- [Picture of a man in a suit]. BENJAMIN J. DAVIS. der this indictment for the reason that the evidence upon which it was found was insufficient. "Mr. Alexander, the United States district attorney, stated in open court, when the nolle prosecuil was entered, that many of the acts relied upon for conviction under the indictment were barred by the statute of limitation when the indictment was found, and investigation by Mr. Angier or his successor in office. Mr. Tate, would have adduced the same findings made by Mr. Alexander, and it is passing strange that these officers representing the United States would permit an indictment to stand for twelve long years against a citizen of Georgia when it was absolutely baseless in fact. "It must be credited to Mr. Alexander that he is not only a competent officer, but that he is conscientious, painstaking and courageous and discharges his duty as he sees it. He acted promptly in this case with a view to trying it. if there was anything in it, and, if not, to give it the direction already indicated." MEETING IN THE INTEREST OF A BAPTIST UNIVERSITY New England Convention Proposes the Erection of Big Religious School. Prominent Baptist ministers and laymen of the New England Baptist missionary convention will take part in an all day mass meeting to be held in the Bethany Baptist church, Newark, N. J., Feb. 12. The meeting is to be held in the interest of the proposed Northern Baptist university. The idea of the movement was projected last June at the annual meeting of the New England Baptist missionary convention, of which the Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., is president. The general topic for discussion at the three sessions to be held is "The Northern Baptist University—Its Need, Purpose and Outlook." The speakers for the morning session will be the following ministers, who have charges in New Jersey and in New York: Rev. Drs. George E. Morris, Morristown; H. H. Mitchell, Haddonfield; John W. Henderson, Atlantic City; E. E. Jackson and R. D. Wynn, Newark (Dr. Wynn is pastor of the church in which the meeting is to be held); W. M. Moss, Brooklyn; G. H. Sims, New York city; J. B. Boddle, New Rochelle; G. Hunt, Mount Vernon; William P. Hayes, New York city; Mr. L. Williams, Brooklyn; Dr. D. C. Moon, New York. In the afternoon the following ministers from Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Connecticut will speak: Drs. R. W. Johnson, G. L. P. Talafero, A. R. Robinson and W. A. Crediti, Philadelphia; J. C. Jackson, Jekinstown; Drs. D. S. Klugh, New Haven; W. A. Harrod, Hartford; S. W. Smith and D. W. Wiley, Providence. The principal speaker at the evening session will be Dr. W. Bishop Johnson of Washington. Rev. J. E. Churchman, financial secretary of the movement, will also make an address. Music will be furnished by a quartet from Montclair, N. J. Rev. J. O. Love will preside. Keep Your on the Date February 23 GEO. WASHINGTON CONCERT First Lodge No. 86, Blanchard Hall, sequences at 8 o'clock sharp. Our address. by E. Burton Ceruti. Moll; by Miss Mazie Mullen. will be danced under the direction and Trombone Duet by Miss Mazie the a la Mode Quintette, under be spared to make this number ant a Soloist. be given to each lady in the B invite our friends to attend the Committee will spare no pain. Music Will be Fun! Los Angeles B OF ARRANGEMENTS—J. B. Hunter, Trustee; R. Hite, Sec.; R. E. B. Ceruti, Exalted Ruler, J. Susurer; Wm. A. Hudson, Finan General Admissi will be served by the ladies. B at 7:30 p. m. YOUR FRIEND'S Golden West Lodge No. 86, I. B. P. O. E. of the World At Blanchard Hall, 231 So. Broadway The Tango will be danced under the direction of Mrs. Ellworth Saunders. Saxophone and Trombone Duet by Miss-Mazie Mullen and Prof. Harry Southern. Selection, by the a la Mode Quintette, under the management of Mrs. Lauretta E. Butler. No pains will be spared to make this number one of the evening attractions. Each participant a Soloist. Souvenirs will be given to each lady in the Elks Grand March. We cordially invite our friends to attend this Concert, as we are sure that you will be well pleased. The Committee will spare no pains to make this the event of the season Music Will be Furnished by the Los Angeles Entertainers COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS-J. B. Loving. Chairman; W. A. Shields, E. Leading K.; Wm. Slaughter, Trustee; R. Hite, Sec.; R. H. Hicks, Past Exalted Ruler. General Admission 35 Cents Refreshment will be served by the ladies. Don't forget day and date, Monday, Feb. 23 Doors will be open at 7:30 p. m. --- should be as good as any other race. And what will go a great way toward the solving of the problem is a belief of white people in the colored man and a belief by the colored man in the white person." The Hon. George McAeney, president of the board of aldermen, was the chief speaker at the Carnegie hall meeting in New York. INCREASE IN FUNDS FOR FREEDMEN'S AID SCHOOLS New Buildings and Equipment With Stronger Faculties Also Secured. The twenty-two schools under the auspices of the Freedmen's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church have started upon a new era this year and with the brightest prospects for the second year of the church quadrennium in all the history of the society's work. Additional appropriations have been made to most of the institutions, the faculties have been strengthened, repairs are under way, ground has been broken for a new dormitory at Walden university, new buildings have been recently erected at Morristown Normal and Industrial college and Cfaflin university, and buildings under course of erection at Wiley university and Philander Smith college are being completed. Bishop Theodore S. Henderson, one of the most resourceful bishops in Methodism, has been relieved from the holding of spring conferences and is detailed by the board of bishops to lead in a campaign for the jubilee among the white conferences in particular as executive director in co-operation with the secretaries. All of the bishops resident in the south are backing Secretaries Maveety and Penn in their plans, and the brightest day in the forty-seven years' history of the society is now at hand. The schools fostered by the society and their location are: Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; Flint Medical college and hospital, New Orleans; Meharry Medical coll Tenn.; Bennett college, Gre HAMPTON INSTITUTE NORTH Notted Speakers Praise Work of Well Known Southern School. The meetings held under the auspices of the Armstrong association in the Brooklyn Academy of Music Monday evening, Jan. 26, and at Carnegie hall, New York, Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the interest of the Hampton (Va.) institute were each largely attended and enthusiastic. The plantation songs and other melodies sung by the Hampton students were well rendered and highly enjoyed by the audience at both meetings Besides the popularity of the speakers and what they said, the most interesting feature of the meetings was the moving pictures showing step by step the success of John Henry, a typical country boy from the time he left his home in Kentucky until his graduation from Hampton. The Hon Job E. Hedges was the chief speaker at the Brooklyn meeting. He was followed by Major R. R. Moton, whc made a brief address. Mr. Hedges in giving his impressions of Hampton Institute said. "Hampton is a good place for white people because it makes them whiter. There you find a sanctity of emotion that makes you ashamed. At Hampton true religion is to be found. We sometimes go to church because it is decent. They go because they've got to have it," he said. He spoke glowingly of Robert C. Ogden. "I know of no place where a dollar will breed more dollars of value than at Hampton." Major Robert R. Moton, disciplinary officer at Hampton, said: "The most serious problem of the nation is the adjustment of the relations of the two races. Hampton institute affords a common platform for all men, black and white, north and south, to meet on." "Slavery," declared Mr. Moton, "left the Negro with the impression that work with the hands was degrading and to be despised. But Hampton is doing away with this thought. The white race taught us that: anything black was to be despised. Hampton has taught my race to be proud of itself. God intended that the Negro GIVEN BY THE No. 86, I. B. Hall, 231 S. k sharp. Overture by Ceruti. Mullen. for the direction of Mr. by Miss-Mazie Mullen intette, under the man the number one of the lady in the Elks Grant to attend this Conce to prepare no pains to make I will be Furnished eles Ent MENTS—J. B. Loving Hite, Sec.; R. H. Hicks ed Ruler, J. P. White dson, Financial Secre admission the ladies. Don't for END'S ATTEN --- the headache JUDGE ADVOCATES JUSTICE FOR NEGROES A dispatch to the New York Age from Chicago, Oct. 14, said: Judge Marcus Kavanagh of the Superior Court made a stirring speech before the Irish Fellowship Club at the Hotel LaSalle, in which he made a plea for "simple justice" for the American Negro. The speaker advocated the appointment of a National Commission to inquire into existing prejudices which bar Negroes of good education from competing with whites in the business world. The subject of his address was "The-Future of the American Negro." In 1790 there were less than 800,000 Negroes in this country, and today we have more than 10,000,000, he said. "Few of these are of pure African blood, and nearly all have white blood; millions more white than black. Here they are about us, with white men's hearts and white men's brains, but shut out from everything in this life worth while. What is the cure for this situation? Why, the simple cure that has remedied every social evil since the world began—simple justice. The first thing to be done is to free ourselves from prejudices, then to free others—and I propose the appointment of a National Commission to take evidence and report on this matter. WOMAN'S GROWING INDEPENDENCE Dr. Brougher Tells About Modern Opportunities for the Emancipation of Women Without Sacrifice In a recent lecture at the Temple Baptist Church Dr. Whitcomb Brougher endeavored to determine why there are so many unmarried persons in this country. "Will the Coming Man Marry?" was the subject. He said in part: "Why are there 17,000 unmarried men in the United States? God thought it was not good for man to be alone, that he should have a helpmeet. In the rst place, I think it is due to 'low ideals and high living.' Young men and young women have a greater ambition to keep in style, wear fine clothes and keep pace with society than to economize and to lay by sufficient to found a home. The salaries of our young men, even in good positions, are not equal to maintaining a home when the wife expects to be supported in the latest fashion. Marriage is being effectively discouraged by the constantly increasing cost of living, both in the cities and the country. The double standard of morals has had its part to do in the destruction of the marriage tie and in preventing hundreds of young people from getting married. Young women are coming to feel that there ought to be one standard of morals for both men and women. They have lifted their ideals of the young men that they want to marry. But the young men go on living on the low standard of moral character, and the young women rightly refuse to marry them. Young women are being educated to hold independent positions and to make their own living. They do not have to marry a man any more just to get a "meal ticket." They are able to command their salaries for them selves and do not have to stoop to marry a man whose habits of life are be neat their respect. | MUTILATED PAGE LEANNO BE IMPROVED | “LEADER AMONG THE BAPTISTS Brillant Work of the Rev d. Hi Eason, VERSED IN GHURGH HISTORY Brief Summary of the Achievements of the President of the Baptist State Convention of Alabama—Author of Several Plans For the Future Wel- fare of the Denémination. Birmingham, Ala.—The Baptist de- nomination in this state is growing by Jeaps and bounds in numbers, Gnance and intelligent leadership. The reports made by the various cburches at the last state convention covered a wide scope of activities In and out of the in- dividual churches themselves. Fore most among the many capable leaders in the work of the denomination is the Rev. J. H. Eason, B. D., pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist churcb in this city and president of the Alabama Baptist state couventivn. Mr. Eason is a native of Surotervtile, this state, and was graduated from Selma university in 1885 and from the Richmond Va.) Theological seminary in 1890. After hig graduation in 1890 Professor Eason taught at Selma uni- versity for seven years. He was or- dained to the Baptist ministry in 1891 Be bas held many responsible posi- tions both as a churchman and an edu- cator. Before beginning bis pastorate at the Jackson Street Baptist church in this city he had been pastor of the Seventeenth Street Baptist church in Anniston for sixteen years. ‘The Rev, Mr. Euson has some very distinct views as to the work, doctrine oe : Ve BSE la oletans a al and discipline of the Baptist denomina- tion. In a recent interview be mado the following statements: “For several years | have aade special study of ehureb history and the Baptist denom- ination, I find the primitive form of the Baptist peuple was that of a mass meeting. They are a family. All oth- er denomiuations ure organizations. ‘The Baptists are a growth, not an in- stitution, in their nature. “Tq do the best work it ts possible for us as Baptists to do we will nave to become an organized family. 1 should not be surprised in te future to see the Baptists divided into two great classes—namely. confederated Baptists and the united Baptists. “Some years ago I drew up a const- tution for the Alabama Baptist state convention. which provided that the one state coavention be divided into four subordinate state district conven- tions, the cotaing together once a year of these state district conventions tn the state convention. Many good and great men in the state and out of the state predicted the state district con- ventions would secede from the one central organization. Bout there are no signs of rouble yet. The scheme 1s working nicely. “In our last convention at Mobile Ala.. the brethren passed a recommen- dation which I offered that provides that we have a congress to {nvestigate and restate the practices and doctrines which the cburches that are members of the convention are expected to sup- port and practice. “I reason {f.committees to revise the Bible are wise a meeting to look inte the practices‘ and doctrines of the de nomination that rests upon the Bible for its only rule of action might not be out of order. ‘This meeting will be held some time next year.” ‘The Fifteenth Amendment Will Stand. ‘Phe introduction of a measure in the general assembly at Columbia, 8. C., recently favoring the repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the federal constitution simply shows the attitude of 2 small minority of southern white men toward the colored citizens of the country. The great bulk of intelligent whites throughout the country would vote against such a selfish measure were it to become a national issue. Sunday Schools to Aid Missionaries. The foreign mission board of the Na- tional Baptist convention 1s preparing an elaborate Easter program for the Sunday schools throughout the coun- try. Dr. L. G. Jordan, secretary, says they will mail out at least 200,000 of these programs to the Sunday schouls im every state and also to their stations Africa and other. foreign potnta Doard is asking for $15,000 for im- ‘mediate une on the foreign field. | AT THE CHURCHES: 9000000040000000000002 9000 THE EAST EIGHTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH D. L. McMickens, Minister Services for Sunday, Feb. 8, 1914 Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mr. W. J. Thompson, Superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor; subject, “The Wild Olive Tree.’’ ‘At 7p. m. the Y.P. S. C. E. will render a good program. Address by Mr. R. R. Turnage. Paper by Miss E. Jackson. Solo, Miss Juanita B. Bausley. The meeting will be lead by Mrs. R. H. Keith. ‘At 8 p. m. the pastor will preach on the subject, “Holiness,” Rom. 12. Everybody is invited to these services. D. L. MeMICKENS, Minister. MT. ZION BAPTIST Third and Stephenson Ave. Rey. A. C. Williams, pastor. Services for Sunday, ‘At 11 a. m.,, preaching, subject, 7:30 p. m., preaching, subject, SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Maple Ave, bet. 7th and 8th Sts. Rev. Joseph L. McCoy, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Eighth St. and Town Ave. Rey. N. Greggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. WESLEY CHAPEL Corner Eighth and Wall Rev. Wesley E. Kurchen, pastor. Preaching at 11 a.m. Young People’s meeting at 6:30 pom, Preaching at 7:30 p. m. | TABERNACLE BAPTIST . Hemlock Street Rev. &:-D. Gordon, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. a B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST Paloma Ave, near 16th Rev. C. H. Anderson, pastor. Preaching at 11‘a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. A. M. E, CHURCH Eighth and Towne Ave. Usual service preaching by the pastor, Dr. Gregg. THE GOLDEN WEST HOTEL In keeping with its name and reputation as the biggest and best hotel on the coast continues to give to its patrons the best pos- sible service. Being centrally located between the three great railroad systems coming into this city, the hotel meets the demands not only in good service but likewise conve- nience, FOR RENT—We have several housekeeping apartments of three and four rooms for rent very cheap. Also a good business site. Apply Noah D. Thompson, 1711 E. s$th St. Phone S. 1651. H. S, A. 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LEWIS Prescription Druggist TEBNo9 Corner 7th and Central Avenue Main 7698 Home Fr409 a A. J. ROBERTS, SON &CO. Funeral Direetors and Embalmers Funeral Parlors Lady Attendant 12th and Los Angeles St. | elephone South 2824 | Langnickle Baking Company 5608 Central Avenue Bread, Pies and Caks | Wedding and Fancy Cakes a Feature Get satisfaction in price and quality, Los Angeles California New and Second Hand Furniture Bought, Sold and Exchanged | House Furnishings of All Kinds Phi South 4273 2627 Centra ave, Open Evenings, AYers Brothers Patronize the Poultryman’s Store aR Feed Co-Operative Dry Mash An Honest, Economical balanced Egg rotation for Hens and w rowing Stock Baby Chicks, Hatching Eggs, Breeders, Everything in Poultry Everything for the Poultryman. Visit Our Store Poultryman,s Co-Ope«ative Ass’n. 640 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California | DIRECTORY FOR OUR Prof. Booker T. Washington will pass three weeks in Southern California, arriving on or about March 7. He will speak in the First Congregational church in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, March 8, and at large mass meet- ing the same afternoon in the in- terest of the colored Y. M. C. A. Tuesday night, March 10th will be his first address in Pasadena under the auspices of Throop Lee- ture Course. Thursday night, the 12th, he will be the guest of honor and principal speaker at the ban- quet of the state Y. M.C. A. con- vention to be held_at the Hotel Virginia at Long Beach, Satur- day, the 14th, he will gpend with President Blzisdell at, Claremont, speaking to the Pomona college students and others. . President Baer of Occidental, who has charge of Dr. Washington's itin- erary and program while in South- ern California, has a number of in- vitations for Dr. Washington and is now arranging the completed program. Dr. ‘Washifgton will be Dr. Baer’s guestgwhile in Southern California, abfPasadena at West Moland Place.’ ~ $10,000 building, will be erected at Ninth and Central. The house will furnish the bedt in high class vaudeville and moving pic- tures under the direction of P. E. Henderson. Pee ean | ¢ EDMONDS, Main 2061." NOAH D. HOMPSON, South 1851 _ A Squaré Dedl For Each Customer’ = The NOAH D, THOMPSON REALTY 0." Houses for Sale or Rent Also Apartments for Ren t S N E Cornor 65th Street and Long Beach Ave, Room 200 182 N. Broudway. ” LOS ANGELES i ae ; —— Farwell Broy iy arwell bros Va Watchmakers |[& = a) ” / and Jewelers] """™mioaoyr 12th and Central Ave ‘Los Angeles, i ue Watches accurately repaired} at | moderate-prices. Diamonds re-set ener South 1340 Ladies Garments Remodeled My Specialty - . THE HARVARD TAILOR JOS. LUCAS, PROP. Ladies’ and Gents’ Suits Made to Order < Cleaning, Remodeling, Repairing and Pressing Done at Lowest Prices 211 Central-Avenue Los Angeles, Cal. The Leader Bak we SE RD ..... ‘Wm. BROADHAG, Prop. \ Phone Boyle 1455 2416. East First Street Los Angeles, Califor n ———— H. G. VAN FOSSEN Groceries, Notions, Candies, Cigars, Ice Cream Wood, Coal, Kindling and Sunshine Polish. We recommend leege & Haskins Coffees, Peerless, Monado and Oriental Blends. Phones Frome A 2638 1131 TEMPLE STREET. FEED AND FUEL STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Phone West 4952 tCOR. 35TH & NORMANDIE AVE. T. GARNER | — MACK’S i J, & MoCLUNEY, Prommieron. Dealer ip FURNITURE, BEDDING AND KITCHEN HARDWARE 2703 N. Broadway and 112 N. Workman ——_—_————ooo | PICO FURNITURE CO. 2678 Wett Pico Street Los Angeles LESS THAN DOWN-TOWN PRICES Tel. West 366 H. F. BRAINARD, Pres. J. P. CROWDER, Vice-Pres. | Home 73798 C. H. BRAINARD, Sec’y and Treas. Phones Howe 73829. =°=~=~*~*~<~*“‘“‘<*‘“*C ea | P. J. VIGLIAN | 'GROCERIES AND DRY GOODS 1+ Staple and Fancy Groceries, Vegetables and Fruit Prompt Deljvery Best Treatment to Al ; 2109 West Pico Street | MRS. J. H. TAYLOR Hair Goods, Qrnaments Toilet Articles. Hair Dressing, Manicuring, Shampooing! 1403 RAST NINTH STREET Cor. Hemlock Phone Main 5167 DIRECTORY FOR OUR ENTERTAINERS Phones Taa84 West 3586| | | OXFORD MARKET M. THEWS, Proprietor ALL KINDS OF FRESH AND SALTED MEATS SAUSAGES, ETC. POULTRY IN SEASON | 3012 W. PICO ST. “Casino Sextette’”” — Jackson brothers, Ross, Gray, Black and Bryant are at the Casino Cafe Tuxedo Five—Powers, Robin. son, Hicks, Richie and Stewart at Fairmount. Orient Trio—Payne, Wilson and Donaldson at Murtays Cafe. ‘At Lester Social Club—Mr. and Mrs, Morgan Prince. M.& M. Four—Harris broth- ers, Denny and Banks at M. & M. Cafe, would like to hear from Geo. Johnson, Geo. Wolfson, J. C. McDonald and R. B, Johnson Two Aces—Compton and Joy- ner at St. Francis Club, which has been remodeled, where Bob Brown and Thomas Foster con: tinue to make things pleasant for hele natsons JPIN My COLONY AND GET YOU | A FINE HOME IN | IN VICTOR VALLEY I have Jocated 7 young men, all from L. A., in one of the most deauti- ~ ! ful valleys in this state. Fine, rich soil; water easy to obtain; close to S. F. R. R. and ocean to ocean highway" The Gofernment Land Agent, WM. XENARD phe heap GISE8 Street i a Res. one Broadway 8588 | | WILLIAM DA 5 | Fish and Poultry Market © FreshjFisa Poultry and Oysters—oultry Dressed to Order East9th st. ~ Los Angeles EVERYBODY IS_ BUYING HARBOR PROPERTY See H. H. Williams about Wil- mington Harbor property. The greatest opportunity of your life is at your door now. We have 6 50-ft. lots we can sell for $550, only $10 down, $5 a month. We also have 80 other lots in same tract, but you will have to be in a hurry if you wish to get in on the ground floor. Any day we get six or eight persons we will take you down to see the lots. H. H. WILLIAMS, Corner 12th and Hemlock. | L. W. CLARK eee F | JEWELER fv Cor. Washington & San Pedro Watch, Clock and Jewelry Bépairin; 3 Work Called for and fivered f Home 21474 Give me a tri Sunset So. 278 “MOTHER” ZION’S NEW HOME ‘Progress of Well Known Religious Cor- ‘poration In New York. The corporation of the Mother A. M. B. Zion church bas purchaged the bulld- ing of the Church of the Redeemer in West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth street, near Seventh avenue, New ‘York. Alterations are to be made as follows: The roof is to be raised and galleries erected, electric lights will be installed and decorations are to be up to the modern idea. The building when completed will haye a seating capacity of from twelve ‘to fifteen bundred, and the members of the famous old Mother Zion will have one of the most fiw Ss ef re <4 aes P ae . ji Y Lf fa (ff) fae m/e Ly fo sf i LS Jee cea beautiful editices in New York city. It is located convenient to all car lines in the heart of the-densely populated Harlem district and in easy reach of its communicants. < ‘These transactions speak well for the progressive idea of the pastor, the Rey. J. W. Brown, formerly of Rochester, and bis able staff of officials. The ebureh in West Elghty-uinth street, which Is valuable. will be sold. Aside from the possession of this property. Zion owns gther properties of value and is considered one of the wealthiest churches of the denomination. It was founded in 1796. the first church being built at the corner of Church and Leonard streets in 1800. ft was re built in 182). The-first annual confer- ence was organized in 1821, and the chureh was burned down in 1839 and again rebuilt in 1840. The Sabbath school was organized in 1845, and in 1864 the church was moved to Tenth and Bleecker streets. From there it was removed in 1904 to its present site in West Eighty-ninth street. The pres- ent membership is about 900. ‘There is no doubt that the glad tld- ings of its advancement will be herald ed abroad throughout the country. It is expected that the building will be mead fax occupancy by Easter Sunday. The present members of the board of trustees are B. D. Fenderson, Charles ©. Groce, Andrew Mead, James E. Nickson, Alonzo A. Rives, William H. DeKalb, R. Herbert Porter, Marcus J. Baker, Louls M. Fenderson and James Chase’ Mme. Minnie Johnson is or ganist and directress. The late E. V. © Eato was for thirty-fve years a member of the board of trustees. <THE ARMSTRONG LEAGUE. Richmond (Va.) Chapter Honors Mem- ory of Hampton Institute’s Founder. ‘Tho Richmond (Va.) chapter of the Armstrong league held interesting ex- ercises at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Richmond Sunday afternoon, Feb. J: The occasion was the annual cele. Dration of “Armstrong day” in honor of General Samuel Chapman Arm- strong, founder of the Hampton insti- tute. ‘The principal address was de livered by the Hon. R. C. Stearnes, state superintendent of public schools. Bhort addresses extolling the life and character of General Armstrong were made by Dr. J. A. C. Chandler, super- imtendent of the Richmond ~ public schools; Hon. H. C. Pollard, city at- torney, and the Rev. RO. Johnson, Pastor of the Moore Street Baptist eburch. ‘The officers of the Richmond chap- ter of the Armstrong league are Wil- Ham D. Jones, president; HL C. Mun- din, treasurer, and Miss W. L. Brooks, secretary. W. D. Davenport was ‘chairman of the committee of arrange- ments for the meeting. The exercises were well attended. and much public interest was shown In the work which ‘the Armstrong league represents. College Men to Issue Monthly Magazine It is encouraging to note the increase 4m numbers and influence of the Alpha ‘Phi Alpha fraternity of intercollegiate Greek letter men among Afro-Ameri- ans, The first issue of the Sphinx, the. official organ of the fraternity, is due to make its appearance the first ‘week in February. The seventh an- ‘ual convention of the fraternity will De held at the seat of the Theta chapter fm Chicago for three days beginning Monday, Dec. 28 Henry Lake Dick- ‘erson of Ohio is president of the fra- ternity, and Roscoe W. Ross of Cornell university is the secretary. Big Trades Union Organized In Paris. ‘The trades union organized by color- ‘ed men in Paris the latter part of Jan- uary 1s.said to have a membership of over 10,000. The object of the anion 48 to resist the efforts of the white ‘workmen, who are claimed to be at- ‘tems to, prevent the ‘colored men 1 g an increase,in pay. | Bape: rin Seps SX ae Le RH sa a Py at “Ye th | al ra. ot) Hm [A— ve gs) ia £2] IR (os ANGELO “UMN | iq Hs pe Ig \ HZ ° \ WS Eopae | & Bunteh o be Cs mee > Se FADS AND FASHIONS yo — AY } LOOK OUT!. FOR THE “Kew Santa Fe’ GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 26 ge i> wi fe pr Ve? mat. by 4 Wa 4 Hf | ALi! Abi A RS a afi \ = y. pa S COPY =e THE NATIONAL NEGRO CONGRESS A Brief Review and Comment on the Call and Purpose By E. F. Henderson Dear Readers—Doubtless many of you are aware of the fact that this call has been issued by a committee of race men from Washington, D. C., through James H. Hayes, attorney at law, who was chosen as the exponent officer to give publicity of the call. We print below the full text of a circular letter which has been sent out to representatives of the forty-eight states. This letter, as you can see, sets forth ‘in part the purpose of the meeting: Washington, D. C., Dec. 2, 1913. Dear Sir: We are preparing to hold within; the next ninety days / ————$ Ue ese i kat ate wy or thereabouts, ¢: National Negro Congress to pass upon the follow- ing questions’ (Time and wes of Congress to be determined lat-: eé) : - (1) Should the Negro return to the Republican party? If so, why? (2) Should the Negro continue to support the Democratic party? If so, why? (3) Should the Negro remain in the Progressive party? If so, why? (4) Should the Negro maintain district organizations during the |coming Congressional campaign of 1914? (5) What can we do to secure |better accommodations on the [railroads of the South? (6) How can we obtain, and publish to the world, the truth about Southern lynchings? Béfore issuing the call ind fix- ing the time and place of meeting? we shall ask a few prominent Xe- gro citizens in cach one of mr 48 States and the Distrigt“of Co- lumbia to sign the e4ll for the Congress. Its importance needs no discussion. AVe invite you to be one of thoSigners to-this call; and if the’ same be agreeable, kindly advise us affirmatively by the wext mail, that we may use ‘yptir name to the call / Will you also send us the names and addresses of a dozen or more of your most influential and best known ‘citizens, taken from , the different sections of your State? Will’ you also. send us. the names and post offices of the dif- ferent Negro newspapers and oth- er Negro publications of your, State? Should you, for any cause, not feel interested in this matter, will you kindly hand this to some one else, who, you think, will be? Thanking you in, advance, and hoping that you keenly recognize the importance of the proposed meeting and the peculiar neces- sity of holding it early in 1914. + Tam, yours for the Negroes’ interests, : JAMES HH. HAYES, Attorney at Law. 1307 Tea Street, N. W. | Washington, D. C. It is the desire to give the wid- est publicity to this call and therefore we most earnestly urge our pfeachers, teachers, our pub- lic women and men to do what- ever they can consistently to ac- quaint the public of the time, | lace and purposes of this meet- ing. | Our limited number of public sheets and their restricted’ circu- jlation compel us to ask the pas- tors of our churclies throughout ine land to keep this matter be- fore their people and to lend their |personal assistance and influence Ito the selection of reputable and ‘capable representation. We also ask the heads of our |great organizations, and the offi- Jeers of our many societies, clubs and associations, and the editors of our varius newspapers and magazines to lend a hand in giv- ing notice of this meeting and Jalso in the selection of creditable delegations. | This will be an extraordinary meeting, fraught with grave re- |sponsibilities, great possibilities and serious consequences; un- handicapped by the political of the ‘national administration, absolute- ly free from the invisible coercion and selfish designs of office hold- ers; unfettered deliberation and freest discussion, as. to what is best to advance the civil and polit- ical interests of the Negro, wil be the paramount consideration, without fear of the political man- ipulations of ‘any political party. In short, for the first time, the Negro is in a position to think and act for his own best interests ; and this.meeting by thought and good judgment can be made the most potential race gathering .of the Negro, by the Negre.and for the Negro, ever‘held in.thig coun- try. ‘ Ys ae ee subscribed: our name to the | os - "a — — —_ Ca ee oe a — a re tyr sst vet gear eae ee * : \ Be One of the . 5000 Members For Great Meeting — Lincoln Republican ancamee Clyb aa _ NEXT MEETING WILL BE FRIDAY, FEB. 27 For Place See Next Issue and Daily Papers Pueblo Meat Market 5. hla hates Teaeabi "All Fresh Meat and Fish Meats are Coverment Inspected Premium Bacon and ‘Hams Jist of formal indorsers to. the movement which we think to be one of paramount importance. We have in the United States approximately in round numbers about 10,000,000 Negroes; and about eigth tenths of them are living in the southern. states, where they are wholly or in part by their state laws denied their political rights of franchise, which was given them by the federal government, and which has been fictitiously denied them by class legislation in their respective states, over which we as a race have no control, Yet we have left something: like 800,000 free yotes belonging to the race which are scattered all over the country. The object of this congress will be chiefly to discuss ways and means whereby we may be able to concentrate these 800,000 votes which are now being given pro- miscuously to the several politi- cal parties, from which the race is receiving ‘but little or no patron- age in return. The question to be decided is indeed -a serious one, and it is one which should receive the very highest consideration from the best thinkers and lovers of the race. Hence we would urge the’ early calling of a local mass meeting of race men and women at some: place to take steps preparatory to the pushing forward of the contemplated na- tional Negro congress. While it is true that many of our most active and best men and women who are true and tried lovers of the race have differed from each other in party affiliations in the past, it should be taken for grant- ed that they have done what they cerned. You must not forget the thought was best for all con- fact that the success of the pro- posed N. N. congress depends en- tirely upon the willingness of the -PIAIpur se oyM) suerottjod aoe | uals have gone into this that and | the other narty) to leave'them and, to unite themselves together with all of. their political influencees with ‘membets jof their own race. , 4 eee EIT) JOHN T,. REID GROCER—Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables Our Meat Market is a great addition to the store. We carry all sorts of Fresh and Salt Meats. OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE JN MEATS AND GROCERIES Cor. Kohler and E. 7th St. NOTICE! Colored Voters of State of California Take Notice—Not. to use the Afro-American Federal name unless Byou Bare registered therein. J. E. LATTIMORE 5400 Long Beach Avenue Los Angeles, Cal. For Dependable Dry Goods, Ladies and Gents Furnishings, Hats Shoes, Etc., Go to - 7 ARCADE DEPARTMENT STORE B, F. HOPKINS’ OLD STAND FIFTH AND GLADYS They are out of the high rent district. aad these goods are as good as the best aid prices as low as the lowest. L. B. ROGERS ™™** StovSo'vears “? Cash Grocery PHONE BROADWAY 2387 STAPLM GROCERIES 745 CENTRAL AVENUE Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables - Grecian Imported Olive Oil, 3-Star Brand Fifth and Gladys Ave. Gust. Picoulast & Co.: a m’s Market | zismony Swath ate itt 1914 East — Street : DEALER IN/ALL KINDS 0F=— ! Fresh and Salt Meats, Fine Sausages and Lard Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes Cards Statements Shipping Tags Catalogues At Home Cards Visiting Cards Announcements Wedding Invitations Etc., Etc. AT REASONABLE PRICES! The California Eagle 1034 E.9th Street MUTILATED PAGE MISPLACED CONFIDENCE old, familiar saying that "A wise man out a fool never." The "stand-pattie" chuckling over the way the Democrat colored voters elected Wilson—the at the polls. Some of the most intellective voters, both men and women, voted but as one who would give them party not considered. Christ choir, and Judas betrayed Him who elected Wilson are not the only o administration. Let us see: HERE is an old, familiar saying that "A wise man will change his mind, but a fool never." The "stand-patters" of Republican Negroes are chuckling over the way the Democrats are treating the Negro. The colored voters elected Wilson—they hold the balance of power at the polls. Some of the most intellectual and progressive colored voters, both men and women, voted for Wilson—not as a Democrat, but as one who would give them a square deal—the Democratic party not considered. Christ chose Judas as one of his disciples, and Judas betrayed Him. The Negroes who elected Wilson are not the only ones disappointed in the new administration. Let us see: (Extract from the New York Times July 16.) Emeterio De La Garza, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, bitterly denounced President Wilson for his attitude in persistently refusing to recognize the Huerta Government. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson to Mexico from the United States, having been recalled, said it was due to the courtesies of international law for De La Garza to leave this country the same day that he (Wilson) leaves Mexico City. He says the American people have been misled. The Government at Washington is wrong—absolutely wrong—and they now realize it too late, and to the regret of everybody. President Wilson thought that he could ignore Mexico, but Mexico is too big a country to be ignored, and the only consequence of his unfair attitude to my country has been the great losses to Americans in life and property. Americans have lost all their prestige in Mexico, due to their own government. The whole thing is a great "political blunder," and I am surprised that the President of such a great country—the First Magistrate of the American people—the great, just and good American people—should be permitted to bring his country and our country into such a crisis—as it may become a crisis which may end in a conflict of the United States with Europe, and with Asia too, perhaps. La Garza, Ambassador of Mexico, denounced President Wilson for usurping to recognize the Huerta Government, Nelson to Mexico from the United States said it was due to the courtesies of him to leave this country the same day to city. He says the American people government at Washington is wrong—realize it too late, and to the regression thought that he could ignore Mexico to be ignored, and the only country to my country has been the great loss property. Americans have lost all their own government. The whole "merer," and I am surprised that the President First Magistrate of the American and good American people—should they and our country into such a crisis which may end in a conflict of the United Asia too, perhaps. Enunciate the attitude of President Wilson to all the civilized world, because he really and morally, the revolution in many deaths, lootings and of man of ruin to a great, rich and friendly. (From Editorial of L. A. Examiner July 17. Final stage of affairs Secretary Bryan Mountain Lake Park, Md, where he w I want to denounce the attitude of President Wilson to all the Latin race and to all the civilized world, because his neutrality has helped, materially and morally, the revolution in Mexico and has been the cause of many deaths, lootings and of much destruction of property—and of ruin to a great, rich and friendly republic. (From Editorial of L. A. Examiner July 17. In this critical stage of affairs Secretary Bryan left on the 16th of July for Mountain Lake Park, Md, where he will lecture. Mr. THE SCRAP BOOK Mr. Bryan's incapacity has made genuine privilege for the President Washington in many important emerges from his post has excited the indigent in quiry in Co ngress. Mr. Bryan is already attained in public life to other countries. Mr. Bryan's incapacity has made not only a pleasure but a genuine privilege for the President to excuse his ab sence from Washington in many important emergencies. Mr. Bryan's absenteeism from his post has excited the indignation of taxpayers and evoked an in quiry in Congress. Mr. Bryan's contempt for "filthy lucre" has already attained in public life to the same proportions as when, in private life, he cried to deprive the widow of his dead friend (Bennett) of her inheritance. What a perfectly corking time Mr. Bryan would have had as President! It is difficult to understand just what, and also just which, Mr. Bryan really is—iSecretary of State, or editor of the Commoner, or "the best seller at the Chautauqua. PROGRESS AND WEALTH OF AMERICAN NEGRO Declaring the 10,000,000 negroes of the United States to be as good citizens of the nation as the whites, the Rev. A. B. Leonard, secretary emeritus of the Board of Foreign Missions of New York, who spoke October 1 to an audience of several hundred members of the Methodist conference, bitterly denounced the plan of shipping the negroes back to Africa, and commended the great progress made by the race in learning and citizenship. "If all the ships that fly the American flag," said he, "were engaged in carrying the negro back to Africa they could not handle the natural increase of the race, whose numbers have grown from 4,000,000 at the time of the Civil War to 10,000,000 at the present time. Since the emancipation of the slaves, who were set free without a dollar with no property, and only the clothes they had on, the negro race has accumulated more than $700,000,000 in property, owns and operates sixty-four banks with a capital of $1,600,000·100 insurance companies; 200 drug stores, and 20,000 stores of other kinds "Seventy per cent of the colored race can read and write, and through he church influence have now in successful operation 22 educational institutions, many of them colleges and academic schools, and more than 300,000 members of the race are skilled mechanics. They own 20,000,000 acres of land, equal to the combined areas of the States of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and show the most remarkable intellectua growth of any people on the face of the earth, who fifty years before were held in bondage. Referring to the feeling in the South regarding the colored race, Rev. Mr. Leonard spoke of the fact that lynchings, so common in former years, are disappearing, and pointed out that while in 1885 there were 184 negroes lynched only 64 were thus treated last year. The White Temple THE FAMOUS WHITE TEMPLE, BAKERSFIELD PRINCE HALL AS PIONEER. Spirit of Brotherhood Which Pervades the Ranks of Time Honored Society Extolled—How the First Lodge of the Order Among Colored Men In America Was Established. By RALPH W. TYLER. The Masonic fraternity is a most beneficent order. Its fundamental principles know no color or race, no country or clime. With more than 3,000 years of well doing behind it, it is just as earnest and vigorous to uphold the traditions of the order as when building the temple—to spread the gospel of the brotherhood of man throughout the length and breadth of the land. The legitimacy of Negro Masonry is today honored in the breach, if not in the observance, everywhere. In the face of historical facts and records the legitimacy of the Negro Mason cannot be questioned. At one time our legitimacy was questioned because Prince Hall, the founder of the first Masonic lodge among colored men in this country, had been made a Mason in an army lodge back in the Revolutionary days. Laws and records, however, established the right for the existence of army lodges. After this objection had been completely swept aside still our legitimacy was questioned, primarily on the ground that two grand bodies could not exist in the same jurisdiction. At one time, many years ago, white Masons made the tentative proposition that if Negro Masons would prefix the descriptive word "Negro" to our grand lodges they would recognize us as Masonic brothers. The Negro Masons came back with the reply that Masonry knows no color, clime or country. When evidence was produced to prove that Prince Hall, the first Negro Mason in the United States, had been recognized by the grand lodge of England, from which came the charter for the white Masons. The great lesson which Masonry teaches its votaries is that "a man is a man for a that." And the fundamental principles of Masonry teach that we are all citizens of one country, which is the whole world itself; members of one family, which is the entire human race, and children of one father, who is the Omnipotent God above and around us. Whether he comes from the jungles of Africa, the cotton plantations of Mississippi, the plains of Hindustan, the burning sands of Arabia, the snow capped summits of Greenland or from whatever nation or clime, if he is a Mason and can prove himself such, he should be welcomed as a man and a brother. The wisdom of Masonry is exemplified in establishing her basis on the immutable foundation of truth. The shackles fall from the hands of prejudice and bigotry at the entrance of her shrine. In her sacred retreat every discordant voice is hushed, and the bitterness of sectarian strife is abashed into silence in the awful presence of pure and absolute truth. If Masonry were to require any other creed that God is our Father and that men are his children and therefore bound to love him and one another, her grand object would at once be defeated. Next to allegiance to God and springing from it, its controlling principle is love for man as man. Masonry meets man in all the varieties of his condition with sympathy and comprehends him in all of his complex nature. Before the altar all distinctions vanish, and all men, prince or peasant, stand alike in the presence and must meet upon the level. Prince Hall was never discouraged. When bitterly treated as a clandestine, he approached the fountain head—the grand lodge of England. After he had established, the first lodge among Negroes he wrote from Bostow under date of March 21, 1784, as flows: "I would inform you that the lodge hath been founded almost eight years. We have had no opportunity to apply for a warrant before, though we have been importuned to send to France for one, yet we thought best to send to the fountain head from whence we received the light for a warrant." Six months later, on Sept. 29, 1784, 129 years ago, the grand lodge of England, whose grand east is in London, granted his prayer by issuing to the fifteen colored men who had been initiated into the mysteries of Masonry a warrant of constitution, No. 468. This warrant of constitution was duly signed by R. Holt, deputy grand master, and William White. grand secretary of the grand lodge of England, and bore its great seal. It is further a matter of record that for this warrant Prince Hall forwarded to the grand lodge of England the usual fee of 25 15s. There can be no question as to the legitimacy of the Negro Mason. He is as regular as the most regular white Mason who faces the east and makes the proper signs before the three great lights. His warrant of constitution makes him a brother regardless of color or race. BRBZIITIH AT:CRrR £RAARE LEADER AMONG THE BAPTISTS Briliiant Work ot the Rev. v. 1 Eason, VERSED IN CHURCH HISTORY Sees See ee ee Birmingham, Ala.—The daptist de- nomination In this state is growing by Jeaps and bounds in numbers, Gnance and intelligent leadership. The reports made. by the various churches at the last state convention covered a wide scope of uuctivities in and out of the in- dividual cbufches themselves. Fore. most among the many capable leaders In the work of the denomination is the Rev, J. H. Easou, B. D., pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist church in this city and president of the Alabama Baptist state couvention. Mr. Eason Is a native of Surtervitle. this state, and was graduated from Selma university in 1885 and from the Richmond (Va.) Theological seminary in 1890. After his graduation in 1890 Professor Eason taught at Selma uni- versity for seven sears. He was or dained to the Baptist ministry in 1891 He has beld mauy responsible pos!- tons both ag a churchman and an edu- cator. Before beginning bis pastorate at the Jackson Street Baptist church in this city he had been pastor of the Seventeetith Street Baptist cburch in Anniston for sixteen years. ‘The Kev. Mr. Eason bas some very distinct views as to the work, doctrine a Ao fe ers ee an bie Nek and discipline of the Baptist denomina- tion. In a recent interview be made the following statements: “For several years | have mude special study of eburcb history and the Baptist denom- fnation, | find the primitive form of the Baptist people was that of a mass meeting. They area family. All oth- er denominations are organizations. The Baptists are a'growth, vot an in- stitution, in thelr nature. “To do the best work It ts possible for us as Buptists to do we will bave to become an organized family. 1 sbould not be surprised in the future to see the Baptists divided into two great ciasses—namely, confederated Baptists and the united Baptists. “Some years ago 1 drew up a const- tution for the Alabama Baptist state convention, which provided that the one state convention be divided into four subordinate state district conven- tions, the coming together once a year of these state district conventions in the state convention. Many good and gteat men in the state and out of the state predicted the state district com ventions would secede from the one central organization. Bot there are no signs of trouble yet. The scheme ts ‘working nicely. “In our last convention at Mobile. Ala. the brethren passed a recommen- dation which I offered that provides that we have a congress to investigate and restate the practices and doctrines which the cburches that are members of the convention are expected to sup- port and practice. . “I reagon If committees to revise the Bible are wise a meeting to look into the practices and doctrines of the de nomination that rests upon the Bible for its only rule of action might not be out of order. This meeting will be held some time next year.” The Fifteenth Amendment Will Stand. ‘The introduction of a measure in the general assembly at Columbia, & O, recently favoring the repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the federal constitution simply shows the attitude of 2 small minority of southern white ‘men tward the colored citizens of the country. The great bulk of Intelligent whites thronghout the country would vote against such a selfish measure were it to become a national issue Sunday Schools to Aid Missionaries. The foreign misstun board of the Na- tional Baptist convention is preparing an elaborate Easter program for the Sunday schools throughout the coun- try. Dr. L. G. Jordan, secretary, says ‘they will mail out at least 200,000 of these programs to the Sunday schouls 4n every state and piso to their staticus in (Africa and fore, pots ‘The board ig ask x $15,000 for im- AT THE CHURCHES CHRISTIAN CHURCH D. L. McMickens, Minister Services for Sunday, Feb. 8, 1914 Sunday School at 10 a, m. Mr. ‘W. J. Thompson, Superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor; subject, ‘‘The Wild Olive Tree.”” At7 p.m. the Y. P. S.C. E. will render a good program. Address by Mr. R. R. Turnage. Paper by Miss E. Jackson. -Solo, Miss Juanita B. Bausley. The meeting will be lead by Mrs. R. H. Keith. ‘At 8 p. m. the pastor will preach on the subject, ‘Holiness,’’ Rom. 12. Everybody is invited to these services. D. L. McMICKENS, Minister. MT. ZION BAPTIST Third and Stephenson Ave. Rey. A. C. Williams, pastor, Services for Sunday, i “At 11a. m,, preaching, subject, 7:30 p. m., preaching, subject. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Maple Ave., bet. 7th and 8th Sts. Rey. Joseph L. McCoy, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y, P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Eighth St. and Town Ave. Rev. N. Greggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30: p. m. WESLEY CHAPEL Corner Eighth and Wall Rev. Wesley E. Kurchen, pastor Preaching at 11 a. m. Young People’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. TABERNACLE BAPTIST Hemlock Street Rev. J. D. Gordon, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST Paloma Ave, near 16th Rev. C. IL, Anderson, pastor, Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. A. M. E. CHURCH Eighth and Towne Ave. Usual service preaching by the pastor, Dr. Gregg. THE GOLDEN WEST HOTEL In keeping with its name and reputation as the biggest and best hotel on the coast continues to give to its patrons the best pos- sible service. Being centrally located between the three great:railroad systems coming into this city, the hotel meets the demands not only in good service but likewise conve- nience. FOR RENT—We have several housekeeping apartments of three and four rooms for rent very cheap. Also a good business site Apply Noah D. Thompson, 1711 E. 55th St. Phone S. 1651. H. S. A. CUMING CUMING’S LIVER TONERS Onc Hundred Vegetable Pills | for 25 Cents | These, pills are recommended for the '|relief of Constipation, Sick Headache, Biliousness. Cuming’s Drug Store EstapLisney 7 Yeans 1407 East Ninth Broadway 871 es Ni i : ' J ; j 2 Ba Sa = tr © = —_ OurL:\ oza— SPRING HILL Wuiskey| Hilf’: Fine Whiskey Blends Home F-8020 Main 259 . : Hilf Mercantile Co. 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Four—Harris_broth- ers, Denny and Banks at M. & M. Cafe, would like to hear from Geo. Johnson, Geo. Wolfson, J. C. McDonald and R. Br Johnson. Two Aces—Compton and Joy- ner at St. Francis Club, which has been ‘remodeled, where Bob Brown and THomas Foster con- tinue to make things pleasant for their patrons. & EVERYBODY IS_ BUYING HARBOR PROPERTY See H. H. Williams about Wil- mington Harbor property, The greatest opportunity of your life is at your door now. We have 6 50-ft. lots we can sell for $550, only $10 down, $5 a month. We also have 80 other lots in same tract, but you will have to be in a husmy if you wish to get in on the ground floor. Any day we get six or eight persons we will take you down to see the lots. f H. H. WILLIAMS, 1’ Corner 2th and Hemlock. | PANNAT RAC IMPROVED Prof. Booker T. Washington will pass three weeks in Southern California, arriving on or about | March 7. He will speak in the First Congregational church in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, March 8, and at large mass meet- ing the same afternoon in the in- terest of the colored Y. M. C. A. ‘Tuesday night, March 10th will be his first address in Pasadena under the auspices of Throop Lec- ture Course. Thursday night, the 12th, he will be the guest of honor and principal speaker at the ban- quet of the state Y. M. C. A. con- vention to be held at the Hotel Virginia at Long Beach, Satur- day, the 14th, he will spend with President Blaisdell at Claremont, speaking to the Pomona college students and others. President Baer of Occidental, who has charge of Dr. Washington's itin- erary and program while in South- [ern California, has a number of in- vitations for Dr; Washington and is now arranging the completed program. Dr, Washington ¢will be Dr. Baer’s guest while in Southern California, at Pasadena at West Moland Place. ater, a $10,000 building, will be erected at Ninth and Central. 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PICO ST. a , JOIN MY COLONY AND GET You A FINE HOME IN ‘ IN VICTOR VALLEY Ihave located 7 young men, ;all from L. A., in one of the most beauti- ' ful valleys in this state. Fine, rich soil; water easy to obtain; close to S. F. R. R. and ocean to ocean highway” The Government Land Agent, WM. KENARD Phone Bway 1101 618E 8 Street ep Res. hone Broadway 8588 WILLIAM DA Fish and Poultry Market Fresh Fish Poultry and Oysters—oultry Dressed to Order East 9th st. Los Angeles Le W. CLARK : JEWELER fe Cor. Washington & San Pedro Sts Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing Work Called for and Delivered Home 21474 Give me a teial Sunset So. 278 Progressive Administration Has Vardaman Jim Crow Going At San Quentin Race Mining Company Making Big Strides --- MUTILATED PAGE THE ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY L. K. Beeks In order to formulate a perfect idea of the work and accomplishments of the above company, a visit was paid to their headquarters at 255 Wilson building, 102 S. Spring, by the local editor of this paper. In their suitable apartments a most congenial staff of officers in the persons of Messrs. Howard Folke, secretary, C. W. Holden, the finance committee chairman, and Rev. G. W. Shields, fiscal agent, were met. No persuasion was necessary from any source to induce the office force presenting immediately all the information and details desired concerning the company. --- Mr. Howard Folke the untiring secretary of the Eldorado Mining company: labor ing daily for the production of fortune and prosperity in the race. --- The company possesses papers of incorporation to work under two states—California and Nevada; the claims being located in the Eldorado Canyon district, Nob Hill section of the country. Opal range of mountains, Clark county, Nevada. The present company reorganized June, 1910, incorporated at $100,000, selling shares at $1 each. The corporation owns the Gold Star group of mines, embracing two claims, Gold Star and Gold Stor No. 2, for which the board of directors have been successful in clearing the title. They have also just completed a contract for $1300 worth of improvements on the mines. Men have been kept continuously at work, during which time large bodies of ore have been exposed, carrying gold, silver and iron, with assay values averaging from $10 to $48 per ton in gold and silver. The above figures are those advertised by the company, which were somewhat questioned by some parties desiring to become interested, at which dubiousness the staunch secretary in- vited one Rev. William Roberts Church, to visit the mines and sat (white), pastor of the Friends isfy his own curiosity, by saying, "I will tell you, sir, in the language of the queen of Sheba, the half has never yet been told." Upon this invitation and influenced by a desire to satisfy inquiries from friends, Rev. Roberts, bearing his expenses, visited the mines—personally extracted the ore and returned. Upon submitting the ore to Baverstock, Staples and Payne at 233 West First street, January 29, 1914, assayers, they reported the valuation, which doubled the values as Mr. Folke aforestated, ranging from $17.45 to $137.05, more than doubling the advertised values of the company—$10 to $48. Mr. Roberts was more than convinced and has interested his friends strongly in the proposition. Especial mention should be made of the fact that the ores sent by the corporation to the California Ore Testing Company in San Francisco, for a mill run and laboratory test, to determine the character and kind of machinery to be installed for the milling of ores on the company's properties, all the high grade ores were eliminated from the samples, this being done because the company desired the final report based on the low-grade ores. Being tested by an expert, a graduate from the University of Germany, the report assured the company that with a sluicing plant estimated to cost $20,000, the company could produce their ore in bricks at about $3.60 a ton, leaving an immense profit for the company after production. The engineer of the company. Mr. Cook, submits a process cyanidation of the ore by all-sliming agitation methods which shows a saving of 90 per cent of gold and silver values at a cost of from $2 to $2.50 per ton; this process has been adopted by the company and the 25 to 35-ton per day plant at about $20,000 will be erected. After thorough examination it is safe to say that 20,000 tons of ore can be treated at the mill, transported and loaded at $3.60 a ton. The company now has firm bases to work on—the testimony of reliable parties and lawful supervision the main thing is in the words of the reliable secretary, in order to save and operate this prosperous enterprise to our people, is to put energy, influence and finance into the proposition and bring every prestige to bear for its ultimate success—by buying shares. Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 21, 1914 In our next week's issue this article will be followed by one delivered by Atty. McBeth upon the same occasion. THE PROGRESS OF THE By Mrs. Noah H. Thompson There is a time-worn theory of the scientist that heredity determines the future of the man, for according to biological laws the physical and psychical qualities of the parents are transmitted to their offspring. A new psychology has arisen which affirms that environment and not heredity is the criterion of a man's future achievement. The majority of historians conclude that the Negro has always been a hewer of wood and carrier of water for his more favored brother, for on the very oldest monuments of Egypt, they tell us his black profile is represented as a slave: that "originating nothing, he owes every onward impulsion to his Egyptian or Arab conqueror or to his Caucasian master;" "that the laws of heredity and like a wall of iron against his advancement." Yet contrary to the theories of psychologists and the deductions of historians, notwithstanding his heredity of barbarism and his environment of slavery, the Negro has won recognition in all the epochs of this country's history, in its periods of war and in times of peace; in the fields of battle, of religion, of education, of music and the fine arts, and of economies. In the Revolutionary war the first martyr in the cause of Independence was the Negro, Crispus Attucks. In the war of 1812, two thousand black men were sent forward to the army at Sackett's Harbor. In the war of the Rebellion two hundred thousand Negro soldiers were enlisted, engaging in many of the bloodiest battles of the war in which they particularly distinguished themselves. In the Spanish American war the four Negro regiments were among the very first troops ordered to the front, winning for themselves and their race great distinction by their bravery and daring. In the religious world Negro churches were organized and erected by Negroes as early as the eighteenth century, presided over by black men whose learning and eloquence won for themselves recognition and distinction, as in the case of Rev. Lemuel Haynes, who in 1785 became pastor of a white congregation at Torrington, Connecticut. In the educational field, Bowdoin College in 1826 conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon the Negro, John Brown Russnurm, and in 1841 cultured England listened with appreciation to the powerful eloquence of Frederick Douglas, whose untiring efforts in the cause of freedom we are celebrating at this time. Leaving behind us that tragic period when the Negro, although in bondage, gave evidences of ability, and glancing at his achievements during the past fifty years of freedom, we find that in 1867 there were but six hundred colored teachers in the South, but in 1913 that number had increased to thirty-four thousand, four- fifths of whom are teachers in colleges and advanced institutions of learning. From the erection of the very first school the freed Negro has aided largely in their support. In 1870, although in dire poverty, the freedmen donated seven hundred thousand dollars for school buildings and the support of teachers. At the present time the Negro each year contributes a million dollars for the support of his schools. The highest earned degree conferred by educational institutions is that of Doctor of Philosophy, which thus far has been cofnered by American universities upon eight men of Negro blood. In music and the fine arts we find writers who wrote more than forty years ago, compositions and ballads that are still favorites. And today De Koven Thompson's "Dear Lord, Remember Me," and Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha," thrill with the mellow chords of genius. Upon the walls of the famous Luxembourg gallery hang the paintings of the Negro, Henry O. Tanner; and in 1903, the sculptured group called "The Wretched," of a woman of color, were exhibited in the salons of Paris. In the literary world, we are aware that the poems of Phillis Wheatley, a slave girl, were recognized in the early days of this country's history as works of merit, calling forth unstinted praise from Gen. Washington, the first president of the nation. Since then other Negro writers of poetry and prose have demanded recognition in the field of letters. which appeared in 1754, was constructed by a noted Negro astronomer, Benjamin Banneker. He also assisted in laying out the District of Columbia. "His calculations concerning the rising and setting of the sun and the moon, and the courses of the bodies of the planetary system was so exact as to call forth unstinted praise from eminent men as Fox, Pitt, and Wilberforce." The Negro has recently invented a telephone, registers, a weight motor for running machinery, an automatic carswitch and feed-attachment, and several aeroplanes. The economic progress of the Negro has already been marvellous. The census reports point to the fact, that there are but few, if any, pursuits followed by whites in which there are not found some Negroes. There are fifty thousand Negroes in the professions, thirty thousand in various business pursuits, and three hundred thousand working in trades requiring skill. There are now sixty-four Negro banks in the country, capitalized at something like one million six hundred thousand dollars, doing a yearly business of about twenty million dollars. When at the close of the civil war the Negroes started on their career as farmers, they had no land and no experience as farm owners, none of them became farm owners by inheritance, yet today the Negroes of this country own twenty million acres of land, worth five hundred million dollars. The past fifty years has shown a marked and rapid increase in the wealth of the Negroes of the Wesley Chapel's Great Celebration country. They are estimated to be worth today more than seven hundred million dollars. Whence comes this unprecedented success, this long line of superior Negro workmen whose heredity and environment were not only deplorable, but adverse and unjielding? What of the scientists' theory of evolution—the philosophers' hypothesis of atavism? its true destiny by disregarding the laws of health, and the fact that tuberculosis is the most cause of mortality among them nor by failing to denounce the most universal practice of rasuicide. Too much can not said against this growing event that defeats the purposes of a mighty God. Even if one's means do not Does it not prove, my friends, that the Negro is the descendant of an ancient and perished race, the ruins of whose splendid monuments, rock-cut temples and colossal statues disclose a civilization as high as the Egyptians themselves? One of the disciples of Emanuel Swedenborg assures us "that the black races were probably the oldest of all. Their lost continent lies between Africa and South America. They contain, deeply hidden within them the tendencies and capacities of their most remote ancestors. A later, baser, heredity has been superimposed upon them, and the problem now is, how to break through it, how to get rid of it, so that the interior nature, long hidden, may blossom forth." He adds again: "There is a vast spiritual life and power concealed in the bosom of these people like the water in the rock until it was struck by the rod of Moses." It is but too true, friends, the later and baser heredity of centuries of slavery has been laid on the ancient civilization of the Negro like mass upon mass of stony material, until the rock of superficial inferiority has hidden his wonderful capability. Great seers have had a clear vision of his capacity, and have risked health, reputation, the world's favor, even life itself to make possible his glorious future. When the great Livingstone undertook his second expedition into Africa for the purpose of suppressing the slave trade, he must have had a wonderful vision of the hidden possibilities of the Negro race; for journeying through swamps and endless downpour of rain, attacked by fever and climatic diseases, hampered by the imperfect setting of an arm crushed by an African lion, he, nevertheless in spite of these disasters, journeyed on for thirty years, forcing the conscience of the civilized world to awaken to the horrors of the slave-trade and causing its suppression throughout all Africa. Some prophetic insight of the Negro's hidden powers must have forced itself upon Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday we celebrate tonight, when invoking "the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God" he declared that, "All persons held as slaves within the United States should henceforth be free." But the terrible responsibility of proving to the world at large the height of the Negro's capability rests upon the Negro himself. The colored race will not attain Number | San Quentin apel's Celebration its true destiny by disregarding the laws of health, and the fact that tuberculosis is the most vital cause of mortality among them; nor by failing to denounce the almost universal practice of racesuicide. Too much can not be said against this growing evil, that defeats the purposes of Almighty God. Even if one's means do not appear to be adequate for the support of a large family. God who clothes the lilies, will supply the needs of and abundantly bless those who work with him to bring forth laborers for the Negro's future harvest. Men and women of this selfish age dare to reap the benefits and gratifications of matrimony, and year after year refuse to shoulder its obligations. "Be not deceived; God is not mocked; as a man sows, so shall he reap," and just so sure as we sow the wind of race extinction we shall reap the whirlwind of an avenging Providence. The Negro will not realize his brilliant possibilities unless he shuns divorce, that reaper of family unity, unless he remembers that the sweetest flower in the garden of morals is womanly modesty—that innate, intangible something that will not permit a true woman, notwithstanding the degenerate fashions of the day, to disclose the sharp outlines of her figure, and appear before the eyes of men in a manner conducive to the feeding of their worst appetites. In a word, the Negro will reach eminence through temperance, through restraint, by being careful not to imitate the lawless characteristics of these profligate times. Religion has been the power that has brought victory to the Negro thus far; the moaning supplications of the old patient mothers in slavery, broke his shackles of bondage, and religion will be the force in the future that will "reconstruct all things up new foundations," for "more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." The message I would bring to my race tonight is, faithfulness to the laws of our God; I would earnestly entreat the Negro to be just in a land of injustice, to be moral in a world of immorality, to be willing to deny himself in an atmosphere of selfishness. I would pray him to retain his innate humility, for pride is the source of man's downfall, to hold on to his natural gentleness, his almost superhuman patience, his God-like power of returning good for evil, then, to conclude with the prophecy of an able thinker: "All the clouds will eventually disappear. The divine order of a new life will be established. The federation of the world will cease to be a dream. All nations and races will work harmoniously and peacefully together like the separate organs of the human body combining to one end. The Negro will find his true place as at once the least and the greatest, the last and the first." IMPRO Progressive Administration Has Vardaman Jim Crow Going At San Quentin Race Mining Company Making Big Strides --- MUTILATED PAGE THE ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY L. K. Beeks In order to formulate a perfect idea of the work and accomplishments of the above company, a visit was paid to their headquarters at 255 Wilson building, 102 S. Spring, by the local editor of this paper. In their suitable apartments a most congenial staff of officers in the persons of Messrs. Howard Folke, secretary, C. W. Holden, the finance committee chairman, and Rev. G. W. Shields, fiscal agent, were met. No persuasion was necessary from any source to induce the office force presenting immediately all the information and details desired concerning the company. --- Mr. Howard Folke the untiring secretary of the Eldorado Mining company: labor ing daily for the production of fortune and prosperity in the race. --- The company possesses papers of incorporation to work under two states—California and Nevada; the claims being located in the Eldorado Canyon district, Nob Hill section of the country. Opal range of mountains, Clark county, Nevada. The present company reorganized June, 1910, incorporated at $100,000, selling shares at $1 each. The corporation owns the Gold Star group of mines, embracing two claims, Gold Star and Gold Stor No. 2, for which the board of directors have been successful in clearing the title. They have also just completed a contract for $1300 worth of improvements on the mines. Men have been kept continuously at work, during which time large bodies of ore have been exposed, carrying gold, silver and iron, with assay values averaging from $10 to $48 per ton in gold and silver. The above figures are those advertised by the company, which were somewhat questioned by some parties desiring to become interested, at which dubiousness the staunch secretary in- vited one Rev. William Roberts Church, to visit the mines and sat (white), pastor of the Friends isfy his own curiosity, by saying, "I will tell you, sir, in the language of the queen of Sheba, the half has never yet been told." Upon this invitation and influenced by a desire to satisfy inquiries from friends, Rev. Roberts, bearing his expenses, visited the mines—personally extracted the ore and returned. Upon submitting the ore to Baverstock, Staples and Payne at 233 West First street, January 29, 1914, assayers, they reported the valuation, which doubled the values as Mr. Folke aforestated, ranging from $17.45 to $137.05, more than doubling the advertised values of the company—$10 to $48. Mr. Roberts was more than convinced and has interested his friends strongly in the proposition. Especial mention should be made of the fact that the ores sent by the corporation to the California Ore Testing Company in San Francisco, for a mill run and laboratory test, to determine the character and kind of machinery to be installed for the milling of ores on the company's properties, all the high grade ores were eliminated from the samples, this being done because the company desired the final report based on the low-grade ores. Being tested by an expert, a graduate from the University of Germany, the report assured the company that with a sluicing plant estimated to cost $20,000, the company could produce their ore in bricks at about $3.60 a ton, leaving an immense profit for the company after production. The engineer of the company. Mr. Cook, submits a process cyanidation of the ore by all-sliming agitation methods which shows a saving of 90 per cent of gold and silver values at a cost of from $2 to $2.50 per ton; this process has been adopted by the company and the 25 to 35-ton per day plant at about $20,000 will be erected. After thorough examination it is safe to say that 20,000 tons of ore can be treated at the mill, transported and loaded at $3.60 a ton. The company now has firm bases to work on—the testimony of reliable parties and lawful supervision the main thing is in the words of the reliable secretary, in order to save and operate this prosperous enterprise to our people, is to put energy, influence and finance into the proposition and bring every prestige to bear for its ultimate success—by buying shares. Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 21, 1914 In our next week's issue this article will be followed by one delivered by Atty. McBeth upon the same occasion. THE PROGRESS OF THE By Mrs. Noah H. Thompson There is a time-worn theory of the scientist that heredity determines the future of the man, for according to biological laws the physical and psychical qualities of the parents are transmitted to their offspring. A new psychology has arisen which affirms that environment and not heredity is the criterion of a man's future achievement. The majority of historians conclude that the Negro has always been a hewer of wood and carrier of water for his more favored brother, for on the very oldest monuments of Egypt, they tell us his black profile is represented as a slave: that "originating nothing, he owes every onward impulsion to his Egyptian or Arab conqueror or to his Caucasian master;" "that the laws of heredity and like a wall of iron against his advancement." Yet contrary to the theories of psychologists and the deductions of historians, notwithstanding his heredity of barbarism and his environment of slavery, the Negro has won recognition in all the epochs of this country's history, in its periods of war and in times of peace; in the fields of battle, of religion, of education, of music and the fine arts, and of economies. In the Revolutionary war the first martyr in the cause of Independence was the Negro, Crispus Attucks. In the war of 1812, two thousand black men were sent forward to the army at Sackett's Harbor. In the war of the Rebellion two hundred thousand Negro soldiers were enlisted, engaging in many of the bloodiest battles of the war in which they particularly distinguished themselves. In the Spanish American war the four Negro regiments were among the very first troops ordered to the front, winning for themselves and their race great distinction by their bravery and daring. In the religious world Negro churches were organized and erected by Negroes as early as the eighteenth century, presided over by black men whose learning and eloquence won for themselves recognition and distinction, as in the case of Rev. Lemuel Haynes, who in 1785 became pastor of a white congregation at Torrington, Connecticut. In the educational field, Bowdoin College in 1826 conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon the Negro, John Brown Russnurm, and in 1841 cultured England listened with appreciation to the powerful eloquence of Frederick Douglas, whose untiring efforts in the cause of freedom we are celebrating at this time. Leaving behind us that tragic period when the Negro, although in bondage, gave evidences of ability, and glancing at his achievements during the past fifty years of freedom, we find that in 1867 there were but six hundred colored teachers in the South, but in 1913 that number had increased to thirty-four thousand, four- fifths of whom are teachers in colleges and advanced institutions of learning. From the erection of the very first school the freed Negro has aided largely in their support. In 1870, although in dire poverty, the freedmen donated seven hundred thousand dollars for school buildings and the support of teachers. At the present time the Negro each year contributes a million dollars for the support of his schools. The highest earned degree conferred by educational institutions is that of Doctor of Philosophy, which thus far has been cofnered by American universities upon eight men of Negro blood. In music and the fine arts we find writers who wrote more than forty years ago, compositions and ballads that are still favorites. And today De Koven Thompson's "Dear Lord, Remember Me," and Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha," thrill with the mellow chords of genius. Upon the walls of the famous Luxembourg gallery hang the paintings of the Negro, Henry O. Tanner; and in 1903, the sculptured group called "The Wretched," of a woman of color, were exhibited in the salons of Paris. In the literary world, we are aware that the poems of Phillis Wheatley, a slave girl, were recognized in the early days of this country's history as works of merit, calling forth unstinted praise from Gen. Washington, the first president of the nation. Since then other Negro writers of poetry and prose have demanded recognition in the field of letters. which appeared in 1754, was constructed by a noted Negro astronomer, Benjamin Banneker. He also assisted in laying out the District of Columbia. "His calculations concerning the rising and setting of the sun and the moon, and the courses of the bodies of the planetary system was so exact as to call forth unstinted praise from eminent men as Fox, Pitt, and Wilberforce." The Negro has recently invented a telephone, registers, a weight motor for running machinery, an automatic carswitch and feed-attachment, and several aeroplanes. The economic progress of the Negro has already been marvellous. The census reports point to the fact, that there are but few, if any, pursuits followed by whites in which there are not found some Negroes. There are fifty thousand Negroes in the professions, thirty thousand in various business pursuits, and three hundred thousand working in trades requiring skill. There are now sixty-four Negro banks in the country, capitalized at something like one million six hundred thousand dollars, doing a yearly business of about twenty million dollars. When at the close of the civil war the Negroes started on their career as farmers, they had no land and no experience as farm owners, none of them became farm owners by inheritance, yet today the Negroes of this country own twenty million acres of land, worth five hundred million dollars. The past fifty years has shown a marked and rapid increase in the wealth of the Negroes of the Wesley Chapel's Great Celebration country. They are estimated to be worth today more than seven hundred million dollars. Whence comes this unprecedented success, this long line of superior Negro workmen whose heredity and environment were not only deplorable, but adverse and unjielding? What of the scientists' theory of evolution—the philosophers' hypothesis of atavism? its true destiny by disregarding the laws of health, and the fact that tuberculosis is the most cause of mortality among them nor by failing to denounce the most universal practice of rasuicide. Too much can not said against this growing event that defeats the purposes of a mighty God. Even if one's means do not Does it not prove, my friends, that the Negro is the descendant of an ancient and perished race, the ruins of whose splendid monuments, rock-cut temples and colossal statues disclose a civilization as high as the Egyptians themselves? One of the disciples of Emanuel Swedenborg assures us "that the black races were probably the oldest of all. Their lost continent lies between Africa and South America. They contain, deeply hidden within them the tendencies and capacities of their most remote ancestors. A later, baser, heredity has been superimposed upon them, and the problem now is, how to break through it, how to get rid of it, so that the interior nature, long hidden, may blossom forth." He adds again: "There is a vast spiritual life and power concealed in the bosom of these people like the water in the rock until it was struck by the rod of Moses." It is but too true, friends, the later and baser heredity of centuries of slavery has been laid on the ancient civilization of the Negro like mass upon mass of stony material, until the rock of superficial inferiority has hidden his wonderful capability. Great seers have had a clear vision of his capacity, and have risked health, reputation, the world's favor, even life itself to make possible his glorious future. When the great Livingstone undertook his second expedition into Africa for the purpose of suppressing the slave trade, he must have had a wonderful vision of the hidden possibilities of the Negro race; for journeying through swamps and endless downpour of rain, attacked by fever and climatic diseases, hampered by the imperfect setting of an arm crushed by an African lion, he, nevertheless in spite of these disasters, journeyed on for thirty years, forcing the conscience of the civilized world to awaken to the horrors of the slave-trade and causing its suppression throughout all Africa. Some prophetic insight of the Negro's hidden powers must have forced itself upon Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday we celebrate tonight, when invoking "the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God" he declared that, "All persons held as slaves within the United States should henceforth be free." But the terrible responsibility of proving to the world at large the height of the Negro's capability rests upon the Negro himself. The colored race will not attain Number | San Quentin apel's Celebration its true destiny by disregarding the laws of health, and the fact that tuberculosis is the most vital cause of mortality among them; nor by failing to denounce the almost universal practice of racesuicide. Too much can not be said against this growing evil, that defeats the purposes of Almighty God. Even if one's means do not appear to be adequate for the support of a large family. God who clothes the lilies, will supply the needs of and abundantly bless those who work with him to bring forth laborers for the Negro's future harvest. Men and women of this selfish age dare to reap the benefits and gratifications of matrimony, and year after year refuse to shoulder its obligations. "Be not deceived; God is not mocked; as a man sows, so shall he reap," and just so sure as we sow the wind of race extinction we shall reap the whirlwind of an avenging Providence. The Negro will not realize his brilliant possibilities unless he shuns divorce, that reaper of family unity, unless he remembers that the sweetest flower in the garden of morals is womanly modesty—that innate, intangible something that will not permit a true woman, notwithstanding the degenerate fashions of the day, to disclose the sharp outlines of her figure, and appear before the eyes of men in a manner conducive to the feeding of their worst appetites. In a word, the Negro will reach eminence through temperance, through restraint, by being careful not to imitate the lawless characteristics of these profligate times. Religion has been the power that has brought victory to the Negro thus far; the moaning supplications of the old patient mothers in slavery, broke his shackles of bondage, and religion will be the force in the future that will "reconstruct all things up new foundations," for "more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." The message I would bring to my race tonight is, faithfulness to the laws of our God; I would earnestly entreat the Negro to be just in a land of injustice, to be moral in a world of immorality, to be willing to deny himself in an atmosphere of selfishness. I would pray him to retain his innate humility, for pride is the source of man's downfall, to hold on to his natural gentleness, his almost superhuman patience, his God-like power of returning good for evil, then, to conclude with the prophecy of an able thinker: "All the clouds will eventually disappear. The divine order of a new life will be established. The federation of the world will cease to be a dream. All nations and races will work harmoniously and peacefully together like the separate organs of the human body combining to one end. The Negro will find his true place as at once the least and the greatest, the last and the first." IMPRO MUTILATED PAGE | CANNOT BE IMPROVED UU ey | +. (poration. in New York: ; mee sepeeston of the ‘Mother A. M. ®B. Zion church has purchased the build- ng of the Church of the Redeemer in ‘West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth treet, near Seventh avenue, New York. Alterations are to be made as follows: The roof is to be raised and galleries erected, electric lights will be ‘{mstalled and decorations are to be up ‘to the modern idea. The building when completed will have a seating capacity of from twelve to Gfteen hundred, andthe members of the famous old ‘Mother Zion will have one of the most i ae Pe f ai 4 SE Rogge 2) Meee. Lo ede Oy fe hs HEV. 5. BROT: beautiful edifices in New York city. It 4s located convenient to all car lines in the heart of the densely populated Harlem district and in easy reach of its communicants. These transactions speak well for the progressive idea of the pastor, the Rev. 3. W. Brown. formerly of Rochester, and bis able stuff of officials. The church in West Eighty-ninth street, which is valuable, will be sold. Aside from the possession of this property, Zion owns other properties of value and {s considered one of the wealthiest churches of the denomination. It was founded in 1796. the first chureh being built at the corner of Church and Leonard streets in 1800. ft was re built in 1820. The frst annual confer- ence was organized in 1821, and the chureh was burned down in 1839 and again rebuilt in 1840. The Sabbath school was organized in 1845, and in 1864 the church was moved to Tenth and Bleecker streets. From there it ‘was removed in 1904 to its present site in West Eighty-ninth street. The pres- ent membership is about 900. There is no doubt that the glad tid. ings of its advancement will be berald. ed abroad throughout the country. It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy by Easter Sunday. ‘The present members of the ‘board of trustees are B.D. Fenderson, Charles ©. Groce, Andrew Mead, James E. Nickson, Alonzo A. Rives, William H. DeKalb, R. Herbert Porter, Marcus J. Baker, Louis M. Fenderson and James Chase. Mme. Minnie Johnson s or- ganist and directress. The late E. V. ©. Eato was for thirty-Gve years a member of the board of trustees. THE ARMSTRONG LEAGUE. Richmond (Va.) Chapter Honors Mem- ‘ory of Hampton Institute's Founder. ‘The Richmond (Va.) chaffter of the Armstrong league held interesting ex- ercises at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Richmond Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1. The occasion was the anpual cele bration of “Armstrong day” in honor of General Samuel Chapman Arm- strong, founder of the Hampton insti- tute. ‘The principal address was de Hvered by the Hon RO. Stearnes, state superintendent of public schools. Short addresses extolling the life and character ot General Armstrong were made by Dr. J. A. C. Chandler, super- intendent of the Richmond public schools; Hon. H.C. Pollard, city at- torney, and the Rev. R. 0. Jobnson, Pastor of the Moore Street Baptist church. ‘The officers of the Richmond chap- ter of the Armstrong league are Wil- Mam D. Jones, president; ELC. Mun- din, treasurer, and Miss W. L. Brooks, secretary. W. D. Davenport was chairman of the committee of arrange ments for the meeting. The exercises were well attended. and much public interest was shown in the work which the Armstrong league represents. College Men to Issue Monthly Magazine It is encouraging to note the increase in numbers and influence of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity of intercollegiate Greek letter men among Afro-Ameri- cans. The frst issue of the Sphinx, the official organ of the fraternity, 18 fine to make its appearance the first ‘week in February, The seventh an- nual convention of the fraternity will be held at the seat of the Theta chapter im Chicago for three days beginning Monday, Dec. 28. Henry Lake Dick- ‘erson of Obio 1s president of the fra- ternity, and Roscoe W. Ross of Cornell ‘university is the secretary. Big Trades Union Organized In Paris. ‘he trades anton organieed by color ‘ed.men in Paris the latter part of Jan- tary is said to bave a membership of over 10,000. The object of the onion 4s°fo resist the efforts of the white « who Bre clatmed to be at to prevent the colored men . ‘an increase in pay. See [A— ve \ ) [5 ANGELES: 7 ECS Nae Y ie Ba if Oe By NUS BK | Nat ce SS wae | aaah . Sena FADS AND FASHIONS C ‘es a \ ae LOOK OUT! FOR THE “New Santa Fe” GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 26 > cae s 5 . pes Pur We ee?” IA AA —y Or a | /7 oo iy 4 ah Aig ae i i mh he WA CPi \\3 aoe THE NATIONAL NEGRO CONGRESS A Brief Review and Comment on the Call and Purpose Bye FF Henderenn Dear Readers—Doubtless many of you are aware of the fact that this call has been issued by a committee of race mem from Washington, D. C., through James H. Hayes, attorney at law, who was chosen as the exponent officer to give publicity of the call. We print below the full text of a circular letter which has been sent out to representatives of the forty-eight states. This letter, as you can see, sets forth in part the purpose of the meeting: Washington, D. C., Dec. 2, 1913. Dear Sir; We are preparing to hold within: the next ninety days qgenerce——~waien ing’ questions :/(Time and :place of Congress to be see lat- er.) ee, : _ (1) Should-the Negro return to the Republican party? If so, why? (2) Should the Negro continue to support the Democratic party? If so, why? § (3) Should the Negro remain in the Progressive party? If so, why? (4) Should the Negro maintain district organizations during the [coming Congressional campaign of 1914? | (5) What can we do to secure aie accommodations on the railroads of the South? (6) How can we obtain, and publish to the world, the truth about Southern lynchings? Before issuing the call and fix- ing the time and place of meeting, we shall ask a’ few prominent Ne- gro citizens in each one of our 48 States and the District of Co- lumbia to sign the call for the Congress. Its importance needs no discussion. We invite you to be one of the signers to this call; and if the same be agreeable. kindly advise us affirmatively by the next mail, that we may use your name to the call. Will you also send us the names and addresses of a dozen or. more of your most influential and best known citizens, taken from the different sections of your State? Will you also send us the names and post offices of the dif- ferent Negro newspapers and-oth- er Negro. publications of your State? Should you, for any cause, not feel interested in this matter, will you kindly hand this to some one else, who, you think, will be? Thanking you in, advance, and hoping that you keenly recognize the importance of the proposed meeting and the peculiar neces- sity of holding it early in 1914, I am, yours for the Negro’? interests. JAMES H. HAYES, Attorney at Law. | 1307 Tea Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. PUBLICITY TO THIS CALL It is the desire to give the wid- est publicity to this call and therefore we most earnestly urge our pfeachers, teachers, our pub- lic women and men to do what- ever they can consistently to ac- quaint the public of the time, | Place and purposes’of this meet ing. | Our limited Number of public sheets and their restricted’ cireu- lation compel us to ask the pas- tors of our churches throughout thie land :t0 keep this matter be- fore their people and to lend their personal assistance and influence ‘to the selection of reputable and capable representation. | We also ask the heads of our great organizations, and the off- jcers of our many societies, clubs ‘and associations, and the editors of our varius newspapers. and magazines to lend a hand in giv- ing notice of this meeting and also in the selection of creditable delegations. | This will be an extraordinary meeting, fraught with grave re- ‘sponsibilities, great possibilities and serious consequences; un- handicapped by the political of the national administration, absolute- ly free from the invisible coercion and selfish designs of office hold- ers; unfettered deliberation and freest discussion, as to what is best to advance the civil and polit- ical interests of the Negro, will be the paramount consideration, without fear of the political man- ipulations of any political party. - In short, for the first time, the Negro is in a position to think and act for his own best interests ; and this. meeting by thought and good judgment can be made the most potential race gathering of the Negro, by the Negro and for the Negro, ever held in.this coun- try. ; Zi We subscribed our name to the orn, = lp ‘ \ @ > | > me st ot Be One of the fim | 5000 Members For Great Meeting Lincoln Republican NEXT MEETING WILL BE FRIDAY, FEB. 27 For Place See Next Issue and Daily Papers Pueblo Meat Market’ "Jorjen ‘Dusty, PRMRiaEe All Fresh Meat and Fish Meats are Coverment Inspected Premium Bacon and ‘Hams Jist of formal indorsers to the movement which we Think to be one of paramount importance. | We have in the United States approximately in round numbers about 10,000,000 Negroes; and about cigth tenths of them are living in the southern states, where they are wholly or in part by their state laws denied’ their political rights of franchise, which was given them by the federal government, and which has been fictitiously denied them by class legislation in their respective states, over which we as a race have no control. Yet we have left something like 800,000 irce votes belonging to the race which are scattered all over the country. The object of this congress will be chiefly to discuss ways and means whereby we may be able to concentrate these 800,000 votes which are now being given pro- miscuously to-the several politi- cal parties, from which the race is receiving but little or no patron- age in return. The question to be decided is indeed a serious one, and it is one which should receive the very highest consideration from the best thinkers and lovers of the race. Hence we would urge the early talling of a local mass meeting of race men and women at some place to take steps preparatory to the pushing forward of the contemplated na- tional Negro congress. While it is true that many of our moet active and best men and women who are true and tried lovers of the racé have differed from each other in party affiliations in the’ past, it should be tak@p for grant- ed that they have done what they | cerned. You must not forget the thought was best for all con- fact “iat the success of the pro- posed N. N. congress depends : tirely upon the willingness of the -pIAipur se oyM) suetonuod ser uals have gone into this that and the other party) to leave'them and | to unite themselves together with all of their political influences with members of their own race. , aoe——— we SCI) \ |. JOHN T. REID | GROCER—Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables | Our Meat Market is a great addition to the store. | We carry all sorts of Fresh and Salt Meats. OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE IN MEATS AND GROCERIES | Cor. 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We invite you to give us a trial We Print Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes Cards Statements Shipping Tags Catalogues At Home Cards Visiting Cards Announcements Wedding Invitations Etc., Etc. AT REASONABLE PRICES! The California Eagle 1034 E.9th Street A rose by any other name, we are told, would smel as sweet. It will be observed that it is the fragrance of the flower and the beauty of its form and color that attracts it to mankind. An article well advertised can bear up under the handicap of an unsuitable name. The name, from the beginning, has a commercial value, or lack of value; indeed, as the name or title of anything is the first introduction, it ought to be as attractive and suggestive as possible. Perhaps the advertising value of a name can best be illustrated by citing a few examples. For instance, one of the best known astronomers of the world several years ago published a book and named it "Popular Astronomy." Not one copy of that book was ever sold. The publishers, however, having confidence in the work, ran off a new edition, but called it "A Romance of the Heavens." Several thousand copies of that book were sold before they were off the press, notwithstanding the fact not one single line of the text was changed in the entire book except the title and running heads. There is no doubt, therefore, that the new name was responsible for the sale of the books and that, for some reason or other, the original name was an invisible bar to the sales. Did you ever hear anyone say they did not like the name of a book or a play? In all such cases the name arouses a prejudice which must be overcome before the work can enjoy the run its merit warrant. THE SCRAP BOOK (the title of this little book) is suggestive and also attractive. An original conception. THE SCRAP BOOK cult to tell which one has wrought the most havoc in married life. Many a home is destroyed by the lack of self control, and many have been destroyed by intemperance in the use of intoxicating drinks. Sensible young women will no longer marry a man who drinks, with the expectation of reforming him. Young men will not marry a girl, who does not know how to hold her tongue and keep her temper. Self mastery lies at the basis of aoly ptr home. Where it is lacking, home becomes a hell. I am going to try to put you in the way of living independently and prudely perously. I have a plantation here and I am going to make you an offer. I am going to cut it up into farms, build each of you a good house, stock each farm and let you run it yourse f, but on one condition that you must all agree to. You must not buy anything on credit. I have arranged with a bank to give each of you what you need, and you must let me know how much that will be each month. Understand, this is only a condition that you ask credit of no one." The plantation to be divided is one of the finest in Louisiana. IN TOMB OF MASTER After more than fifty years' service in one family, Mary Ann Pearson—who is 90 years old, has been remembered by one of the sons of the family, Fergus D. Lee. In his will he has bequeathed her $2,000, to be paid in monthly installments of $16. In addition, the testator's will provides that the aged "mammy" be buried in the same tomb with him and that, after her burial, the tomb be hermetically sealed and no more placed in it. Mary Ann Ferguson nursed Lee from the time of his birth, and in spite of her age, cared for him during his last illness. She is deeply grieved over his death: Members of the Lee family fear she will not survive her favorite. Mary Ann Ferguson came into the Lee family when she was a young girly She was from Virginia and was sold as a slave. When she was freed after, the Civil War she did not leave the family About ten years ago the family ensioned her. INGERSOLL'S WARNING AGAINST INJUSTICE (An Extract from Col, Robt. G. Ingersoll's speech at Chicago, Nov. 13, 1879) NOW, my friends, there is only one thing that troubles the average Southerner, and that is the idea that somehow, in some way, the Negro will get to be the better man. It is the trouble in the Sout today, and I say to my Southern friends (and I admit there codmen in the South, but the bad men are an overwhelming majority) the great mass of the population are cruel and revengeful, idle, hateful. And I tell that population if you don't go to work the Negro—by his patient industry—WILL pass you in the long run. The nation that is honest, the people who are industrious, will pass the people who are dishonest and the people who are idle. I pity the man whose only claim is that he is white. When I am reduced to that necessity, I believe shame will make me RED instead of white I believe another thing. If I cannot hoe my row, I won't steal corn from the fellow that hoes his row. If I belong to the superior race it will be so superior that I will get my living without stealing from an inferior. I believe that every round of the ladder of fame, from the one that rests upon the ground to the last, that leans against the shining summit—Ambition—belongs to the foot that gets upon the first. Mr. Southerner, if you cannot climb, stand out of the way and let some deserving Negro pass. I am perfectly willing that any man in the world that can, shall pass me. I have never seen one yet, except when I looked over my shoulder. But if they can pass I shall be delighted. Whenever we stand in the light of genius we take our hats off; whenever we stand in the presence of the great we do involuntary homage, as it were, in spite of ourselves. Any one who can go by is welcome—any one in the world. But, until somebody does go by of the Democratic persuasion I shall not trouble myself with the fact that maybe, in some future time, they may get by. The Democrats are afraid of being passed because they are being passed Any race is inferior to the race it tramples upon and robs. Any race is inferior that tramples upon human rights. A government founded upon anything but human liberty and justice cannot and ought no to stand. All the wrecks on either side of the river of time; all the wrecks of the great cities, and all the nations that have passed away—all are a warning that no nation founded upon injustice can stand. From sand-enshrouded Egypt, from the marble wilderness of Athens, from every, fallen, crumbling stone of the once mighty Rome, comes, a wail, as it wres. The cry that no nation founded upon injustice can permanently stand. g! BIG UPLIFT FOR RURAL SCHOOLS Good Work Being Done by the Supervising Teachers. MANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE Economic and Social Aspect of Educational Work in One Hundred and Thirty Counties In the Southern States Reviewed by State Supervisor Jackson Davis of Virginia. How industrial training, under a system of supervising industrial teachers, has not only vitalized the rural schools among the colored people into which it has been introduced, but is also having farreaching economic and social effects on rural conditions generally, is described by Jackson Davis, state supervisor of elementary schools in Virginia, in the Southern Workman. Mr. Davis says in part: "A few efforts had been made here and there throughout the south to the up the work of the country school to the life of the home and the farm, but it was not until the establishment of the Jeanes fund for rural schools that a general effort was made in this direction. In Henrico county, Va., in the fall of 1008, following a conference of the school officials of the county with agents of the Jeanes fund, a supervising industrial teacher was employed and put to work in all of the colored schools of the county. "The pioneer work of Virginia Randolph in overcoming the indifference of her own people, organizing improvement leagues at each school, introduc- A SMALL scar may mar a beautiful face; a slight rent a priceless canvas A slight stain a great marble; a tiny flaw a precious gem; a little fau;lat noble character. THE SCRAP BOOK eloquence, diligent and fearless utterances; who publishes the latest news pertaining to the interests of his race, giving every detail of this wrongs against the Negro, suppressing nothing in The Crisis, wheech he edits monthly. I read every one, as I take it from a local agent Every Negro, male or female, who is interested in the race unhesitat ingly pronounces Dr. DuBois the greatest representative and leader of the race living today. Read "The Crisis." J. D. R RACE RIGHTS FIRMER HERE The State law protecting the colored men from race discrimination is still in force, says Lawyer Ben W. Slote in a communication with that great and splendid daily, The Standard Union. The Federal Civil Rights law has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, but this does not extend to the State statutes, according to Mr. Slote. He writes: "Inasmuch as New York State has a law known as the Civil Rights Law (sections 40 and 41 there⁴); making it not only a misdeanor for any innkeeper, the law: proprietor or other public place to discriminate against a colored person or any other person by reason of race, creed or color, but also imposing a fine upon such person for the benefit of the person injured of not less than $100 nor more than $500, each such injured person, pursuant to the laws as they now stand in New York State, has an absolute right to sue and receive a balm for his injured feelings whenever he is discriminated against by reason of his color, religion or creed. "The reason I write you this is that I happened to appear as attorney for the plaintiff in a similar case in the latter part of June of this year, in the case of Georgia Curry vs. Fox Varieties Co. (the owners of Fox's Folly Theater of Brooklyn), which case was tried before Justice Callaghan in Third District Municipal Court, Brooklyn. Mr. Justice Callaghan, after going through the opinion of that case very thoroughly, and all other authorities cited by the attorneys for plaintiff and defendant in their respective briefs, decided that the civil rights law of New York State was not unconstitutional, and that the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of But vs. Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Co. does not in any way affect the New York State law, but on the contrary strengthens it and gives it more vehemence, and accordingly rendered judgment for the plaintiff against the Fox Varieties Company in the sum of $150." The Georgia Curry in question was a colored woman who had been asked to vacate an orchestra seat in the theater. j MUTILATED PAGE | CANNOT BE IMPROVED * THE CALIFORNIA ‘EAGLE. ———— All Sbmmusilcations should be addressed to The California Eagle, 1024 Bast. Ninth Streets, Sunset Phone Broadway 7667. Entéred as second-class mail matter at the Postoffice of Los Angeles, Cal., under the Act of March 1, 1879, © A. SPRAR—..----Managing Baitor J.B. BASS oe nbnnnnre BOMOF H. SHANNON... Advertising Manager LEWIS K. BEEKS..........Local Bdlter ‘ cORRESPONDENTS. BB. Cartecininin Pasadena Hi, E. Simpson. pon me akerateld EL. Lewis “IL iresno Mise Ada ‘Thompson ‘Oakland Mra. Evans, San Francisco 3. J. Anderson San Francisco ELF. Henderson. Las Angeles 2a ee SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Yaar icant lara BOO Shx_ Months. 0 Three Months soon so Tt occasionally happens that for some reason or other papers are missed by De- Ing misvent, lost or stolen. In case of subscribers not receiving thelr papers, In- form us by postal and we shall cheerfully furnish a duplicate copy of sald missing No attention paid to anonymous letters. Copy must be written plainly on one side of paper, and to insure Insertion tn Current issue must. reach this office Thursday. Correspondents, please take ae ADVERTISING RATES, 50c PER INCH We are more than thankful for the many expressions of good wil and encouragement. for the suc- cess of this journal and we will strive to merit the same by out efforts to publish a real newspa- per for the continued exploitation of race progress. The federation of the various state societies is a move in the right direction and the spirit -o! get together; they must, howev- er, be eternally vigilant and see to it that designing politicians are not suffered to lead it astray. We have every faith in its organizer: and believe they will make good Beyond question, the famous Oth Cavalry has again distinguish- ed itself by capturing the famous Mexica brigand and his band of looters and murderers. The Go to Church Sunday Movants go0d . should be followed byS*e'y Yow registering during the rest®of the week. THE PROGRESSIVES AND THE JIM CROW Segregation of prisoners by the Progressive party, or more prop- erly Governor Johnson's Board of Prison Directors, smacks strong- ly of the Vardaman Blease and Jeff Davis methods in the South It is hard for us to understand why a criminal’s color gives him any preference, and we are con- strained to say that this segrega- tion in the state prison of Califor- nia is uncalled for and only. in keeping with the practices in vogue by the present party in power in this state, and on top of this they have some Negro trim- mers who will apologize and have the brazen effrontery to ask Ne- gro voters to support the present state administration. Will they do it? Well, we guess not! THE FORUM LAUNCHES MERITORIOUS MOVE- MENT One of the very best and. meri- torious movements ever inaugur- ated in the city was launched by the Forum last Sunday at the suggestion of T. J. Troy, and that was a concerted movement by all of our civic and religious bodies to join in together to care for the tubercular patients that are un- able to get or have the ‘proper treatment of such cases. The dif- ferent organizations are taking to the movement and no doubt in a short time something tangible will be presented for this very laud- able gndertaking which means much to the future of the race in this section. No one should fail to register and join with the movement to re- deem thisstate from the Jim Crow fiolicy of the: present administra- tion. (Of course, it i8-all right to. be cheerful and hope for: the very best. But under Republican rule no parade of the unemployed is constantly with us and Coxey’s armies are unheard of. Today they are all up and down this broad land of ours and the end is not yet. The Fruition of a Prophesy at Hand. The following is a clipping from the Pacific Coast Appeal of June 1, 1901: “Hon. 8. M. Shortridge, in hie brilliant epeech before the Repub: lican State convention said: ‘They —the Democratic party -prate o! their love for a free ballot and use the shotgnn argument to advance their cause, They affect solici- tude for Portu Ricans, and by chi- ‘cheanery and cunning devices, under the guise of constitutional amendents, rob the Negro of his yote—the Negro who fought for our liberties at Bunker Bunker Hill, to preserve the Union that had euslaved him, who with bared and bleeding breast carried the flag up to victory and glory on San Juan Hill,’ “Qur comment at the time was as follows and we had occasasion to change: “Behind these utter- ances was a deep meaning, one of which the thousands and tens of thousands who read that speech readily understood. Ob, for the day when California takes initiat- ive step on this coast and sends such a man as its representative to the upper house of; Congress. If the colored voters, numbering thousands in this state, were asked to speak, they would join in one acclaim,—S. M. Shortridge for U. S. Senator. JONES PUTS NEGROES ABOVE THE JAPANESE ~~ SEATON sans COLORED MEN MORE | DESIRABLE AS CITIZENS THAN THE MIKADO'S MEN. Washington, Feb, 5.—The Sen- ate indulged in a debate this af- teruoon that was suggestive of ante-bellum days when the Smith- Lever bill providing for Fedral aid for college extension worke in connection with agricultural col- eges was up. : Senator Jones of Washington ce an amendment pending pro- viding in a general way that none of the appropriation should be available for any state which dis. criminated against the Negro, He read a statement which tended to prove that Negroes came out of slavery in a helpless condition, but that they had made remark. iable progress since. | This statemement stirred several Southern senators to action, The ‘conditions of slavery days were ‘reviewed and there were as many “thrills” and “sobs” as in a pro- |duction of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Senator Jones insisted that the condition of the Negro in slavery were bad, while Senator Martin and Senator Vardaman argued that they were far better off in ‘slavery than they bad been since liberated. Senator Va:daman sug- \gested that Senator Jones was ad. dressing the Senate from a “pro. {undity of misinformation” on the Negro question. WOULD OPPOSE THE JAPANESE. He asked Senator Jones whether or not he would be willing to have the Japanese on the Pacific Coast administer the education funds carried by the bill. Sen. Jones replied that the Japanese are not citizens of the United States and said that he would certainly op. | pore allowing the Japanese to ad. minister the funds, “Are not the Japanese the equals of the Negroes in thos qualities that go to make good cit: izens?” inquired Senator Vard¢ man. j \M@ibamti, -—-- —— - “I do not think’ they are,”/te- plied Senator Jones. . > | {Then I have nothing further t say,” replied Mr, Vardaman. “I consider it a waste of time for me to argue with a man who refuses © concede that the Japanese have qualities that would make- them the equal’ of the Negro in citizen- ship.” Senator Martin of Virginia ex- plained that the Negroes were bet- ter understood by men of the Soutt and that the Northern . Senator: had so little knowledge of the Ne gro character that they were not as competent-to deal with the Ne gro problem as Senators from the Southern States who were “born in the midst of Negroes and bac grown up eurrounded by a Negrc population.” 3 TELLS OF NEGROES IN THE NORTH Senator Sherman of Illinojs in. quired whether or not the Senator rom Virginia realized that some of the Senators from the Norther states represented a larger Negrc constituency than Senators fron fthe South. | Senator Lane of Oregon, a Dem. ocrat, remarked that he had reac somewhere tbat the Negro farmer of the South were the most ad vanced agriculturalists in the Union. Sowing and Reaping Lines to the Sunday Forum February 8, 1914. By Eva CARTER BUCKNER. \ In this busy world of action, In the strife for wealth and gain, There are few who stop a moment ‘To relieve another's pain. But if we would count our mercies And the flowers which strew our way, Oh, perhaps we then would hasten Making glad some heart each day. For the world is full of shadows 7 Hearts are bowed by weight of care, And how grateful “the burdened _-When some.eie his burdens share! God enjoins us to be loving, Duty’s lamp be kept in trim, ‘As we do unto the least one, We do also unto Him.”” Now in this great Institution, He's inspired this brain and brawn Who so quietly are doing Golden deeds while passing on. Self and Mammon have not entered, For the birth of Charity Hath excluded the unwelvome And instills philanthropy. Broad the field for active service Not @ party, not acreed, But just helping worthy causes Here and there where'er the need. And the aged, our dear loved treasures, |_ By your sympathies and cheer, In their hearts you have engendered ‘Sunshine that’s reflected here. May the young whom you are helping Keep the moral standard high, Wielding thus a strong influence, ‘Theyrare in the public eye. Labor on, 0, Sunday Forum! “All your deeds by Him are known. ‘And when comes the final harvest “May ye reap as ye have sown.” Our San Erancisco Musical Correspondent. The Eagle’s theatrical entertain- ers and musical correspondent, Joe J. Anderson, is well known throughout the Northwest, West and down into Mexico. He is one of the greatest entertainers that i F } a 1 Ky fF y ¥ ( the race possesses. Born at Leay- enwortb, Kangae, he is a mmusical prodigy: Mr. Anderson keeps in close touch with the musical and theatrical world and: will furnish ‘The Eagle the latest ‘news in his Tine for the delectation of the readers thereof. ou ‘THE NEGRO IN POLITICAL LIFE (A Review) By Prof. Charles Alexander “The Facts of Reconstruction,” by Major John R. Lynch, is such an admirable book in every way that T ‘thought it well to write fully about it here. There is no race prejudice exhibited in what ‘the major has written. There is no show of sectional animosity or partisan bias. The book is free from any feature calculated to arouse racial antagonism. Beginning with 1866, the year marked for radical differences of opinion between the president of the United States and_ national congress, over the question of the reconstruction of the states but lately in rebellion against the na- tional government, and running rapidly through the more import- ant steps in the political history of the state of Mississippi, touch- ing here and there national poli- tics, and ending with a conserva- tive statement of President Taft’s grave errors in dealing with the Negro question, the author has illuminated in a most. effective fashion some of the most interest- ing pages of American political history. The recital of the story of re- construction is in parts dramatic and in parts tragic. The strategy of designing politicians worked an apalling tragedy in the life of the ambitious Negro leader during the reconstruction period and _es- pecially in 1874 when the radical Democrats came into power throughout the southern states. The conditions described so viv- idly were lamentable, illustrating the awful calamities suffered by the weaker element of the body politie at the hands of the strong- er—it was clearly a riot of organ- ized fraud. fs aves __ But Maior-Lviich is not a pes- Simiist: He is a man with a great vision, He has seen the dawn of a new age “when each man’s good sholl be all men’s aim.” We of this age may be a little apathetic about such’ matters as are set forth in this book, but it would be well for us to read over and: over again what this wise observer has written concerning our past. The book presents facts as the author has witnessed them. fis study of the political situation is both ana- lytical and intensive. He is a student of psychology. His is the advocacy “ef civil and political rights of all citizens. Major Lynch entered — public life while quite a young man. It was in 1869 that Governor Ames appointed him justice of the peace in the town of Natchez, Missis sippi. He showed splendid exec utive ability and was soon pro: moted by the people to a seat ir the state legislature. His has been a brilliant career. There i hardly a Negro in the entire coun: try whose past life has been close Iy connected with the reconstruc tion period and who is more high ly esteemed in the councils of the Republican party today than Johr R. Lynch. While serving in th national house of representative: he was a leader of powerful influ ence. He was once honored by the national Republican conven tion as temporary chairman. H. has served as auditor of the Unit ed States Treasury and paymas ter in the U.S. Army. The fac is, he has occupied a tnique plac in American politics. Because of his close contac with the great leaders in the Re publican party and with the prob Jems in political lifé for the pas forty years, Major Lynch is wel | qualified to write intimately con ‘Fcerning the subject treated in thi book. "He has given facts abou |such distinguished Negro leader Jin Mississippi as Hon. Hiram k Revels, who rose to the positio of United Statess senator. Th story of how he won his seat i that distinguished body is we worth reading. Mr. Lynch als tells the reader how Hon. B. k Bruce won his way to the senate and how other men in the stat of Mississippi played an honors ble part in the making of the law of the state, establishing th school system, asylums, hospital: and other institutions now regar¢ ed_as indispensable. ' There is no way of accountin for the wonderful sagacity an wisdom manifested by the Ne OUR! OOS eee ae ‘ o ! 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Odium is attached lto the term in that section. So- cial ostracism awaits the white man who would plead for equal civil and political rights for the Negro. The Negro is openly de prived of his rights, and it mat ters not that he is industrious |thrifty, has wealth and learning. everywhere in the Southern states he is denied the ballot. These facts are brought out most forcefully by Major Lynch Nis appeal to the national Repub |tican convention in 1900 is one 6 ‘the strongest pleas ever made for justice. Every Negro in the coun try should read this wonderfuy book. It will inspire, it will hely all to understand the responsibil ity and the duty of the hour. Ma jor Lynch would be glad to an swer any letter if addressed tc him at 4321 Forestville avenue Chicago, Il. The book contain: 325 pages and sells for $1.63 pos tage perpaid. OFEAEOPEEEOESEPOEEEOTETES International Order of Twelve meets as follows at Washington and Central Hall: Golden West Temple No. 412 meets first Tuesday of each month at 8 o'clock p. m. Pacific Coast Tabernacle No. 210 meets second and fourth Tuesday, at 8 o'clock p. m. New Beulah Tabernacle No. 43 meets the second. and fourth Thursday of each month at 8 o'clock p. m. Star of Bethlehem Tabernacle No. 382 meets the first and second Saturday at 2 p.m. . Keddesh Royal House of Midia No. 79 meets the third Tuesday at 8 p.m. THE RESULT OF THE | CONGREGATIONAL RALLY Ped pasion and members of the Lin- coln Memorial Congregational Church take this means of expressing to the ministers, churches and friends of this city who lent them a hand to help them in their important rally last Sanday afternoon, their most sincere thanks for the aid they gave in helping them to realize the results that followed the rally. For want of space it will be im- Possible to publish the name of every Person who has given a small amount, ut the gifts are included in our thanks and in the total amount raised and re- ported here as follows: East 8th St. Christian Church ...... $2.5 Phillips Chapel, C.M. EB.‘ 2.76 Westminster Presbyterian ‘‘ Se Mt. Zion Baptist i E10 Rev. J.W.Stout, Santa Monica... 2.00 General Collection at Rally vnen 8.45 ‘Members and friends who pledged 91.85 ‘A Friend (white)....... v=, 10000 A Friend (white) .-1000,00 Cong’! Church Bldg. Soc., N. Y., BSB Gift ene ene 1 000.00 Cong Church Bldg. Soc., as & an for 10 yrs. without int... 0,00 Total Amount to Date $2,718.95 For which, one and all please accept our most hearty thanks. REV. J. D. PETTIGREW, Pastor. MUTILATED PAGE The next monthly meeting of the Kansas and Missouri Club will be with the president, S. P. Johnson. Mrs. Woods and family have moved from the Tennessee House to 715 E. 15th street. Melvin Shannon arrived in the city last Thursday from San Francisco. Don't fail to attend the Lincoln Republican club rally on next Friday evening. F. H. Alexander was in from his run to Chicago this week. He reports very cold weather in and around the Windy City. Deputy Sheriff J. B. Loving and H. M. Morris were visitors among others at our sanctum this week. FOR RENT---Furnished Apartment for two gentlemen. Call at Rev. R. H. Lambert has been ill at his home on Wilson street for a few days but is fast recovering. The Georgia Society met at Wesley Chapel Monday. Much enthusiasm was shown among the members. The Society meets every first and third Monday night. Miss Beulah Acton entertained at her home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Miss Minnie Albritton and Mr. L. Beeks. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by those present on the large ranch of the hostess, after which the party was brightly entertained by the renowned musician, Prof W. Wilkins. Mr. Wesley Wilkins, a young man of the city, is ardently working with success in the Examiner contest. His ambitious efforts should be appreciated. The young men of the Oratorica Contest were the proud guests of Mrs. J. Slaughter on E. 16th St., Saturday evening, at a Valentine social. The guests, Messrs. Duncan, Joseff, Reese, Muriel, McLemore and Beeks were highly elated over the remarkable horoscope presented by Mr. Duncan, after which every orator responded to his prophecy. Further entertainment was furnished by the Baker sisters, who charmed the listeners with their excellent music. Refreshments were also served to the guests' pleasure. Memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon at Wesley Chapel in honor of the late Bishop Walden, one of the founders of the Freedman's Aid Society. Bishop Walden's career was filled with great service and benefits to humanity. Especially should the members of the Negro race honor this benefactor, and Tuesday will witness at Wesley Chapel fitting ceremonies, participated in by prominent men of both races from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Miss A. C. Harris has been ill for a few days at her home on 16th street, but is improving. The Wesley Chapel Literary So- ciety held its usual interesting ses- sion Tuesday evening. MUTIL Despite the cry of hard times and financial embarrassment, the "Golden West" still furnishes its patrons and friends with high class service and entertainment. The convenience in location and efficiency of service is too well known for renumeration, so it suffices to say, all that is necessary to be convinced is for all who desire good service, food and entertainment; give the largest Negro hotel west of Chicago a trial. The "Golden West," near Third and Stephenson avenue. The Forum is contemplating a good program Sunday. Miss Minnie Albritton, the sweet singer, of this city will participate. Lewis Beeks will deliver his oration, "The Vision of Human Hope." Mr. and Mrs. S. Thompson of 749 Ceres avenue announces the marriage of their sister, Miss Cora Adamson to J. E. Jones, Tuesday evening, February 24. The Ancient United Sons and Daughters of Africa will meet on the First Monday of each month at Scott's Hall, 561 Central ave. MRS. E. R. BALDWIN, M. E. Q MISS M. BUSY, Sec'y Mr. H. Pugh of Butte, Montana, is a visitor in our city. Mr. Pugh is here for the winter, having come with the excursionists from the northwest. He is one of the progressive citizens from that section and we are glad to have his with us. He is custodian of one of the largest blocks in Butte and felt that after many months of unceasing duty he would take a winter vacation in Southern California. The married ladies' art guild met at the residence of Mrs. Little on Amy street last Monday. Mrs. A. Alexander, assisted by Mrs. A. B. Browning and Mrs. Alice Lucky, served the tea in La Simplas at the Sojourner Truth Vesper services last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jessie Bailey is very ill at per residence, 843 Ceres avenue. Mrs. A. B. Browning entertained friends at a whist party at her residence last Thursday evening. JUST OUT First edition of "The Scrap Book of Tips on the Race Problem." A choice selection of extracts, clippings, historical facts, and biographies of some of the greatest Negroes of the world Also that masterful speech by Judge Marcus A. Kavanaugh judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, in his appeal for justice to the Negro. All should read this For sale at this office, J. D Revnolds, publisher. ATED The First A. M. E. Church extends congratulations to the CALIFORNIA EAGLE upon its reorganization, splendid form and pleasing appearance in its new dress. We pray for its continued success under its efficient, painstaking and business-like staff. The pastor and officers desire, through these columns, to express their heartfelt thanks to all members and friends who so nobly stood by the church in its efforts to meet a great emergency. Each of the auxiliaries of the church, including the choir, contributed its quota to the success of the whole. The Stewardess Auxiliaries, leading with $25.00, the Stewardess Board $15.00, the Trustees' Auxiliaries leading with $25.00, the Stewardess board $15.00, the Trustees' Auxiliaries $15, the Choir $12.50 and the Deaconess board $7.00. See the bulletin board Sunday for list of all contributors and amounts. The splendid response to our appeal was $554.00, not including the general collection. Members who could not comply with our request at the time, have assured us that their part will be forthcoming next Sunday. We are, therefore, assured (D. V.) that on the 24th inst. we shall be ready to meet the obligation fully. Monday evening next an excellent program, under the auspices of the Missionary Society, will be rendered. This program is under the direct supervision of Mrs. J. M. Prentice and will present some of the best talent of four denominations. Admission free. Refreshments served. You are expected Next Sunday is Young People's Day. A sermon to the Endeavors will feature the morning services. At 7.30 p. m. a well balanced program, including addresses and papers by our young people, will be rendered. Special musical numbers will intersperse the same. The young people guarantee a hearty welcome to all. ONE—EAGLE A1682 2-19 We had a glorious time all day Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Dr. E. J. Fisher, of the Mt. Olivet Baptist church of Chicago, preached at both services. At the morning service Dr. Fisher delivered a special message to the Christians. At the evening service, a special message to sinners. There were eleven accessions. Dr. Fisher will preach every night this week. He has a special message for all. Sunday, Feb. 22. The revival will continue until Tuesday, Feb. 24, after which we will hold a financial campaign. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 25, Dr. McCoy and the choir of the Second Baptist church will have charge of the services. On Thursday night, Dr. Byers and the choir of the Zion A. M. E. church, will have charge of the services. On Friday night Dr. J. D. Gordon and the choir of the Tabernacle Baptist church will have charge of the services. On Sunday Drs. Fisher and Williams will have charge and will pull off the record breaking rally. Each member is expected to do his part. Those who have pledged $25.00 and all are expected to do their best. Mt. Zion choir, under the direction of Mrs. A. C. Williams, is still winning fame for the church and themselves as a choir. Miss Minnie Albritton, our talented soprano, sang last Thursday night at the M. E. church, corner Sixth and Hill. She, as usual won for herself distinction. On Friday night the choir sang for the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. The choir CANNOT BE IMPROVED received many compliments. Solos by Madam Houghly, Miss Albrighton and a piano solo by Prof. Wilkins were distinct features and lasting impressions. Rev. Williams' speech was most timely, instructive and eloquent. He sounded the note for a second emancipation, which shall be realized only by equal education and equal rights in the high compliments to the emancipators and their chief, Lincoln. ARCHIE J. WILLIAMS, Church Reporter. WESLEY CHAPEL NOTES Last Sabbath was a day long to be remembered in old Wesley. be remembered in old Westley. From the moment the day dawned, at which time the early morning prayer service began, until the last tick of the watch that closed the evening services, there was the highest spirit of devotion and inspiration. The Sunday school under Prof. T. A. Greene, is surprising everyone by its great growth and interest. A great audience greeted the pastor at 11 a. m. to hear his message on "The Big Gate and the Little Gate." Words can not describe the wonderful evening service. The addresses of Mrs. Noah H. Thompson and Atty. McBeath were superb. Pastor Kinchen will preach on the following subjects on the Sab bath, 11 a. m. "Sons of God, or Young Gods." At 7:30, "Seeing Things with Both Eyes, or "Straining a Gnat and Swallowing a Camel." THE WESLEY CHAPEL CHOIR CHOIR The magnificent service being rendered by the Wesley Chapel choir is worthy of great comment. Too much credit can not be given to the members of the choir and their efficient leader, Prof. Walter Howard, for no organization or auxiliary in the church has been more serviceable than the faithful members of that "singing choir." Last Friday evening the choir rendered an excellent program at the Union Ave. Church, which was very creditable and highly pleasing. The soloists of the occasion were Mesdames Steward and Smith and Miss McDonald. Last evening the choir favored the inhabitants of Alhambra with a high class program at the High School auditorium, plantation melodies being the feature. Taking everything into consideration the choir with Mrs. H. Markham as organist is a well balanced organization of good singers, which is molding and shaping favorable sentiment wherever it goes, not only for Wesley Chapel but for the race. --- The Young People's LITERARY SOCIETY 9551-2 NAOMI STREET DR. J. M. SMITH, Founder and Organizer. WILLIE PAYNE, CLARENCE IRWIN, Assistant Managers. We desire to inform you that we have in progress a Young People's Literary Society, which everyone is invited to attend and become a member. Every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock we meet at the above named place. Miss BERNICE MOORE, Pres. Miss KATHELEEN BRAYE, Cor. Sec'y. Piano Instruction. Mr. Clarence D. Cooksey, Instruction on the Piano. Bdwy 309 1246 Birch CANNO Chas. L. Parsons ARCADE DRUG STORE TOILET ARTICLES Nyal Family Remedies . 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