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Dr. Washington at First Methodist Church last Sunday Afternoon 4 --- Volume 27 Dr. Wash Dr. Washing Makes G BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, NOTED EDUCATOR, TELLS LOS ANGELES OF PRO- GRESS OF RACE As the best representative of his race and the world's greatest educator, our own Booker T. Washington addressed one of the largest gatherings of colored people ever assembled in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon at the First M. E. Church. Long before the time for the lecture the spacious church was packed to the doors and many desirous persons were turned away. Music was furnished by the congregation, with Revs. Kinchen and Gregg leading. Rev. J. D. Gordon introduced the General Y. M. C. A. Secretary, Mr. D. A. Luther, who introduced D. Baer, the president of Occidental College, who is responsible for the presence of the DR. BOOKER great educator in the city. Dr. Baer made a great hit with the audience, as he presented amid cheers Dr. Washington. Dr. Washington immediately captivated the great audience by paying to them the high and worthy tribute of being the world's best singers and desiring them at that time to sing the "Old Time Religion," which was led by Mr. Emanuel Hall. The educator's native wit, vigor, booming voice and clear logic made him popular with his audiences. Ten Million Ntgroes in U. S. "Where there were 4,000,000 black people in the United States at the close of the Civil war," he said, "there are now 10,000,000, more than the entire population of the Dominion of Canada. These people last year contributed to the State of Virginia one-twenty-fourth of her total taxes, and in Georgia paid taxes on $34,518,000 worth of property. "They own 20,000,000 acres of land in the South; have 700,000 houses, and operate sixty-three banks. "Their farms are becoming among the best tilled, their houses the cleanest and best built in the South. "The Tuskegee School has grown from thirty students, with which I started, to a body of 1600 students, with 197 instructors and assistants. We have 3000 acres of farm land, and 107 buildings, and there is not a penny mortgaged. "We do not teach agriculture at Tuskegee, nor domestic science. The men and women we graduate are plain farmers, thoroughly instructed in working soil; the women are good cooks, who have learned to prepare wholesome food without waste. 5000 Are Graduates. "Five thousand farmers, domestics, teachers and men of trades have been sent out from Tuskegee/ to all parts of the South, and from the close watch which we keep on graduates, on on those who have spent any length of time at the school, we T WASHINGTON have been gratified to learn that but two have afterwards fallen from the high moral standard of the institution and been imprisoned in jail or penitentiary. "Great Britain is spending $50,000,000 to remove her subjects from the yoke of the liquor traffic. The United States each year gives $5,000,000 for the support of the Indians. The American negro, with the aid of small percentages of these vast sums, is fast being reclaimed from illiteracy and poverty and brought near in material welfare to the plane of the other inhabitants of the country. Our budget at Tuskegee last year was $274,000, of which we received $100,000 from our endowment fund and the rest from other sources." Dr. Washington addressed the students at the University of Southern California on Tuesday, saying in part: "The great change in spirit of the negro with regard to the labor and willingness to gain an education along industrial lines is the greatest evidence of progress of my race today. "We are accustomed to Judge Los Angeles, Cal., March 14, 1914 the negro by the standard of the American white man, and that is a standard that is the highest in the world. When the negro reaches that ideal he will have no equal. "A significant fact in the education of the negro race in this country," he declared, "is that 69 per cent now read and write, as compared with only 3 per cent during the days of Lincoln. Eighty-five per cent of the negroes of this country are on the soil and it is our aim to keep them there and make efficient farmers of them. At our commencement exercises we used to have the 'Over the Alps Lies Italy' type of oration. Now we have illustrated discussions of how to cook a dinner for a farmer or 'How to Raise a Successful Crop of Turnips.'" After his speech the educator met Howard Drew, the 100-yard dash champion, congratulating him upon his success as an athlete and wishing him success in doing great service for his race. "BRAZIL AND THE NEGRO" "Brazil and the Negro" is the subject of an interesting article by Theodore Roosevelt, appearing in the current number of the Outlook. The article: If I were asked to name the one point in which there is complete difference between the Brazilians and ourselves. I should say that it was in the attitude toward the black man. As the Indian becomes civilized he is absorbed into the population, as is the case with us in Oklahoma, and whoever has Indian blood in him is proud of the fact. The President of Brazil is one of these men, and there are a number of others among the leaders whom I met. It is an entire mistake to speak as if the population of Brazil were so mixed as to be wholly unlike that of Europe and the United States. It is mixed only in the sense in which the populations of Italy and Spain are mixed, as the population of southern France is mixed, as the population is mixed in many parts of the United States. As regards the major part of the population, the "mixed race" is such only in the sense in which that is also true of the United States, and of most of the advanced nations of mankind. There is one real difference, however. This difference between the United States and Brazil is the tendency of Brazil to absorb the negro. My observation leads me to believe that in "absorb" I have used exactly the right expression to describe this process. It is the negro who is being absorbed and not the negro who is absorbing the white man. The great majority of the men and women of high social position in Rio are of as unmixed white blood as the corresponding class in Paris or Madrid or Rome. The great majority of the political leaders are pure whites, with an occasional dash of Indian blood. But any negro or mulatto who shows himself fit is without question given the place to which his abilities entitle him. I met one or two colored deputies. At one military school I met a negro professor. At one great laboratory I saw a colored doctor. All of these men were ac- cepted quite simply on their worth, and apparently nobody had any idea of discriminating against them in any official or business relations because of their color. A very great majority of the negroes, and most of the colored people—that is, the mulattoes and quadroons—do not make their way up to the highest positions, and they are proportionately most plentiful in the lower ranks. Among the working enlisted men of the army and navy, I saw many negroes working side by side in the same organizations with the whites, and apparently without any discrimination being made against them. In Bahia there is a very large negro element among the working class. In parts of Brazil it is somewhat larger. In Rio it is noticeable, but far less so than in most of the cities of the Southern United States. Brazil is most fortunate in the fact that its white working population has nothing of the parasite about it. The whites do not endeavor to live on the labor of the blacks, the inevitable result of which, as shown in all other communities, is that ultimately the blacks crowd out of existence those who live on their labor. On the contrary, the bulk of the work, even in Rio, is done by white men. But these white men draw no line against the negro and in the lower ranks intermarriages are frequent, especially between negroes and the most numerous of the immigrant races of Europe. Perhaps the attitude that the Brazilians, including the most intelligent among them, take is best symbolized by a picture we saw in the art museum in Rio. It portrayed a black grandfather, a mulatto son and a white grandchild, the evident intention of the painter being to express both the hope and the belief that the negro was being absorbed and transformed so that he would become a white man. It is idle to prophesy for any remote future, and it is a very doubtful thing to prophesy even about the immediate future, but my impression is that the guiding or ruling classes of Brazil will continue to be almost absolutely white, that in the classes below them there will continue to be a certain small absorption of negro blood, and that among the ordinary people this absorption will be larger—large enough to make a slight differ ence in the type. The great majority of the men and women I met, the leaders in the world of political and industrial effort, and of scientific accomplishment, showed little, if any, more trace of negro blood than would be shown by the like number of similar men in a European capital. Yet not only is there in some classes a considerable infiltration of negro blood, with a corresponding tendency of the pure negro type to disappear, but this process is regarded with hearty approval by the most thoughtful statesmen of the country. Their view, so different from our own, can perhaps best be expressed in the words of one of these very statesmen, himself of pure white blood, who said to me substantially: "Of course, the presence of the negro is the real problem, and a very serious problem, both in your country, the United States, and in mine, Brazil. Slavery was an intolerable method the problem, and had ished. But the problem mained in the negro." The pensioning of the ex-slaves of the United States is a matter that Congress alone has the power to deal with, and necessarily nothing can be done in the way of securing the enactment of such a measure, until a majority of the members of that body could be interested therein. There are many negroes who are against such a law, but who are drawing a pension for their service in the Civil War; some who saw two and three years' service and six months perhaps. I am proud that many of our people have the benefit of a pension, as a recognition of their splendid work and gallantry in the Civil War, but what of the ex-slaves? Of course, there were many who spent over two centuries in bondage, and then served the country in the Civil War, but yet there were thousands who were not able to take up, arms—our mothers. They were not able to go to war, but while the war was in progress thousands of our mothers and sisters remained loyal to their owners, helping to keep things together until they were released through the proclamation of President Lincoln. All through the weary years before the coming on of the Civil War many helpless men and women of our race met their death at the hands of some hog-headed overseer, for no provocation whatever other than that he had the power to do it. After two hundred and forty-five years of unrequited toil, in which time the heaviest burden of building up the country was borne by them, it would seem that the services of the negro ought to be recognized in some substantial manner. Half a century after freedom seems to be a very late day to take up the question, but there are now living many who, if such a law were to be made, would receive the benefit thereof. But it will not be done by a single stroke of the hammer, nor can it be accomplished in one year; instead it will require some time, some money, and a spirit of aggressiveness and lots of hard work on the negro's part. I do not believe that one or two negroes will be able to do anything, but whatever success comes it must come through a well organized body with sensible leaders at the front. But I see the greatest opposition to such a measure is to be found among the members of the negro race who, when the matter is mentioned, are quick to say: "It cannot be done." Some of the foremost negroes and the newspapers of the coun- Number 4 try that should be the leaders in this movement are talking against it, on the grounds that it is not in order, but if we sit down all the time on the theory that we "cannot," we are not going to get much in this world. Through the concentration of our forces only will we be able to win; let us get together then and ask for what we want. The greatest fault with our people when they ask for something it is of no consequence. Those who would ask are only specifying pensions for the exslaves, but when the Indian got his allotment it was so much money, and so many acres of land for himself and each member of his family. I think if we are to ask anything, it should be for the pensioning of all ex-slaves, and all the children of ex-slaves, born prior to 1872. In this way it would help many persons of middle age, who had not the opportunity that the younger generation has, and who would expend their money in a way that would be helpful to themselves and to the race at large. Would this be asking too much? I do not think that the negro will ever ask an amount equivalent to what this government owes him, and if the government does not reimburse the race in some form for its years of unpaid toil it will be a blot upon this government as long as it stands. Now, if the ex-slave shall be pensioned we have first to interest Congress to the extent that such a measure may be introduced, but it can hardly be done at this session. --- Challenging an implied suggestion by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, that there are no negro chemists in this country, during the debate on the agricultural extension work bill in the Senate, Ralph W. Tyler has sent a letter to Senator Smith naming a number of negro chemists. "I do not know a negro chemist," was the remark of Senator Smith, which called forth the letter from Mr. Tyler. In his letter Mr. Tyler says: "At Tuskegee Institute they have a negro agricultural chemist, Professor Carver, a graduate of the University of Iowa, whom former Secretary of Agriculture Wilson pronounced one of the best agricultural chemists in the country. There is also now in the department of agriculture a negro chemist, Richard H. Lewis of the University of Illinois, who won his place in competition with white chemists." A new colored theatre has been opened in Washington, D. C., it being the Majestic, at the corner of Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue. It is under the management of Frank Brown, a colored man. This gives Washington two large modern vaudeville theatres operated by and for colored people. Vernon, Oklahoma, is the latest exclusively colored town in Oklahoma. It has a population of more than three hundred, and is growing rapidly. The town is named after Dr. W. 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There are, such a law, but who are drawing 1 pension for their service in the: Civil War; some who saw ¢wo! and three yeags’ service and six months perhapis. 1 am proud that many of our people have the benefit of a pen- sion, as a recognition of thei splendid wofk and gallantry im the Civil War, but what of the ex: slaves? Of course, there were many who spent over two centuries in bondage, and then served the country inthe Civil War, but yet there were thousands who were not able to take up arms—out mothers. They were not able té go to war, but while the war was in progress thousands of our moth- ers and sisters remained loyal to their owners, helping to. keep things together until they were released through the proclama- tion of Pyesident Lincoln. All through the weary years before the coming) on of the Civil War many helpjess men and women nf our race met their death at the hands 3 of some hog-headed overseer, Hor no provocation whatever qther than that he had the roe do it 2 After tw hundred and forty: five years fof unrequited toil. in which tim@ the heaviest: burden of building up the country was borne by phem, it would seem that the gervices of the negro ought to t recognized in some substantial| manner. Half a cen- tury aiter freedom seems to be a very late day to take up the ques- tion, but Pere are now living many whd if such a law were to be made, would receive the benefit thereof, Put it will not be done by a single stroke of the hammer, nor can it be accomplished in one year: instead it will require some time, some money, and a spirit of aggressiveness and lots of hard work on the negro’s part. T do not believe that one or two negroes will be able to do anything, but whatever success comes it must come through a well organized body with sensi- Ie leaders at the front. Tut I see the «greatest opposition to such a measure is to be found among the members of the negro race who, when the matter is mentioned, are quick to say: “It cannot be done.” Some of the foremost negroes and the newspapers of the coun- try that should be the leaders in this. movement are talking against it, on the grounds that it is not in order, but if we sit down all the time on the theory that Wwe feannot.” we are not go- ing to get much in this world. ‘Through the concentration of our forces only will we be able tc win; let us get together then and ask for what we want. The greatest fault with ou people when they ask for some thing it is of no consequence Those who would ask are only specifying pensions for the ex slaves. but when the Indian got his allgtment it was so muck money,;and so many acres o! Hand for himself and each mem ber of his family. I thitik if we are to ask any- thing, it should be for the pen: sioning! of alfex-slaves, and al the children of ex-slaves, bort prior to 1872. In this way it Wicuhd Melis wan peésonkel old: the race at Jarge. # Would this be asking too much? I do not think that the negro will ever ask an amount equivalent to what this govern- ment owes him, and if the gov- ernment does not reimburse the race in some form for its years of unpaid toil it will be a blot “pon this government as long as lit stands. | Now, if the ex-slave shall be _pensioned we have first to inter- jest Congress to the extent that such a measure may be intro- duced, but it can hardly be done SAN FRANCISCO NEWS LETTER. DIRECTORY FOR OUR ENTERTAINERS “Casino Sextette” — Jackson brothers, Ross, Gray, Black and Bryant are at the Casinv Cafe Tuxedo Five—Powers, Robin- son, Hicks, Richie and Stewart at Fairmount, HAMPTON INSTITUTE NORTH, Woted Speakers Praise Work of Well Kaown Southern School. The meetings held under the acs: pices of the Armstrong association in the Brooklyn Academy of Music Mon- day evening, Jun. 26, and at Carnegie hall, New York, Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Interest of the Hampton (Va) in- stitute were each Inrgely attended and entbustastic. The plantation songs and other melodies sung by the Hamp- ton students were well rendered end highly enjoyed by the audience at bot meetings Besides the popularity of the speak- ers and what thes said, the most im- teresting feature of the meetings was the moving pictures showing step by step the success of John Henry,.a typ- eal country boy trom the time he left bis bome in Kentucky until bis graduation from Hampton. The Hon Job E. Hedges was the chief speaker at the Brooklyn meeting. He was fol- lowed by Major R. R. Moton, whe made @ brief address Mr. Hedges in giving his impressions of Hampton Institute said, “Hampton is a good place for white people be cause it makes them whiter. There you tind # sanctity of emotion that makes sou ashamed At Hampton true religion Is to be found. We some times gv to cbureh because it is decent. They go because they've got to have i" be said. He spoke glowingly of Robert C. Ogden. “I know of no place where a dollar will breed more dollars of value than at Hamptov.” Major Robert R. Moton, disciplinary officer at Hampton, said: “The most serious problem of the nation is the ad- Justment 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 bands was degrading and to be despised. But Hampton {a doing away with this thought The [white race taught us that anything black was to be despised. Hampton bas taught my race to be proud of it self, God intended that the Negro should be ux xood as any other race “And what will go a great way toward tbe solving of the problem is a beltef of white people in the colored man and @ belief by the colored man tn the white person.” The Hon, George McAnens. presi dent of the board of aldermen, was the cbief speaker at the Carnegie ball | meeting in New York. >» INCREASE IN FUNDS FOR FREEDMEN’S AID SCHOOLS. New Buildings and Equipment With asker Citas el coe. ‘The twenty-two schools under the auspices of the Freedmen’s Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church bave started upon s new era this sear and with the brightest prospects for the second year of the church quadrennium inall the history of the society's work. Additional appropriations have been made to most of the institutions, the faculties have been strengthened, re pairs are under way, ground has been broken for a new dormitory at Walden university. new dulldings bave been recently erected at Morristown Normal and Industrial college and Clafin unt versity. and buildings ander course of erection at Wiley university end Pht lander Smith college are being com- pleted. Bie!,op Theodore S. Henderson. ont of the most resourceful bishops in Methodism, bas been relieved from the holding of spring conferences and | 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 res- Ident in the south are backing Secreta- Hles"Maveety and Penn in thelr plans, and ‘the. brightest day in the forty- seven years’ Ristory of the society is gow at | MUTILATED PAGE | CANNOT BE IMPROVED | ‘m Episodes m ee a eS ee eT a aT eee Te ee ee eS TO MRS. EVA CARTER BUCKNER ON THE DEATH OF HER BELOVED BROTHER, OLLIE CARTER. Ollie Carter Was Burned to Death Last Week on West Lake Avenue, Where He Has Lived For a Number of Years. How often hast thou sent forth words of cheer, Where homes were comfortless And all life was drear. How often, too, hast thou met him Whose cup of sorrow was to the brim, And with thy soothing, tender words Grief was banished and joy entered, And now, it is thy lot to weep; But, remember, God’s children He has promised to keep. Thy fate is the common fate of all— For into every life some rain must fall. My Dear Mrs. Bucknes: Ae I review my past few years of labor in this city, and ‘hink of the many occasions when my soul yearned with that longing which neither hunger nor thirst can cause, you have come, and—with a smile that radiated your soul—cheered me on. Worde with which to express the grief I feel come not to me. I kno it is ead to part with one held so near and dear in your life, and espeeially when: it was so sudden ; but, knowing your kindly nature, and that-it is coupled with good sense, I am sure that this ad experience will be a sweet benefaction in your already sweetly flavored life. Yours, in the hour of grief, BAKERSFIELD. Miee Anita McClanahan of this city who attended Howard College, Washington, D. C, will arrive in this city Monday. Miss McClan- ahan is charming in manner as well as in beauty. All Bakersfield will give her a warm welcome home. ; Mrs. E. J. Shelvey will enter- tain Mr. and Mre. Thomas F. Car- ter at dinner Thursday. Mrs. Gordon MePherson’s sister is spending a few daye with her. Major Young’s Literary Mon- day night. Grand program. All are invited to attend. Cituzen’s League will meet Sat- urday night at Winter’s Hall. Im- portant business. Mies Madeline Moulton Jeborne of Los Angeles, has just returned from Kansas City, to visit her mother. She expects to return in April and will pay a visit to Bak- ersfield. Mies Cooper of Kansas City is visiting Mrs. Over of Allensworth, and epent a few hours in this city. Mrs. Vilo Spikes Kichen, pianist, will open in recital the latter part of April, to aid building fund of Cain A. M. E. Church, Mrs, is one of our best artiste. Mrs, Chester La Sell, after epend- ing a few months in Oakland. re- turned home recently. Mrs. La Sell is taking active part in morn- ing choir and Was organist Sunday afternoon. Miss Willie Walker, new teacher of the beginner’s class, is doing a good work and makes an excellent teacher. Miss Lillian Simpson has re- turned to ber work as head milli ner at Hochhimer's. Miss Simp- son ig one of the most expert in her line on the coast, The new Baptist church branet held their first meeting Sunday night at Winters’ hall, Rev. Beck. er, pastor. “White Temple” Baptist Chureh is doing guod work. Rev. J. G McPherson, pastor. ‘Miss Clara Atcheson, the cleve: little milliner, will be glad t make your Easter bat. Give her ial. Mise Howard of Los Angeles i visiting her brother, Mr. Gus How: ard, Mr. Anna Huston, after a shor stop at Fresno, returned home last week. ‘An elaborate pink tea was held at the home of Mrs. Pearl Lowery Winters, given by Mrs. Maud Gillem and Mrs. H. Green in honor of Mrs. Thomas F. Carter. All of the fifty guests reported having had a delightful time, deeming Miss Gillem and Mise Green most charming hostesees. Mrs, Ethel Kinard spent a few months ia the north and has now returned. Mrs. Kinard is one of our leading hair dressers. We are glad to welcome her home. Miss Hazel Jones of Fresno is expecting to visit this city. Messrs, C, J. Barton and Thos Edwasds have gone to Sanger to work for six weeks. Mr. Barton is head usher of the. A, M. E, Church. Good Work Being Done by the Supervising Teachers. MANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE Economic and Social Aspect of Educa- tional Work In One Hundred and Thirty Counties In the Southern States Reviewed by State Supervisor Jackson Davis of Virginia. How Industrial training, under a sys tem of supervising Industrial teachers. bas not only Fitalized the rural scbools among the colored people into which it has been introduced, but is also hav- ing farreaching economic and social effects on rural conditions generally, ts described by Jackson Davis, state supervisor of elementary schools io Virginia, in the Southern Workman “Mr. Davis says in. part: “A few efforts bad been made here and there throughout the south to tle up the work of the country school to the life of the bome and the farm, but {t was not until the establishment of the Jeanes fund for rural schools that a general effort was made In this dl- rection. In Henrico county, Va., in the fall of 1908, following a conference of the school officials of the county witb agents of the Jeanes fund, a supervis- ing Industrial teacher was employed and put to work In all of the colored schools of the county. “The ploneer work of Virginia Ran: dolpb in overcoming the indifference of her own people, organizing !mprove ment leagues at each school, introduc- ing simple forms of industrial work and In the enlistment of the active in- terest of the white people in these ef- forts for improvement in practical wars, met with such success that a new spirit was soon ablaze in each colored community, and the schools were transformed in appearance and in the general character of their work. “The general plan, so successful in tts early demonstration, bas continued to grow and meet with approval. It has developed initiative among the colored rural people, and it has tied thelr interests together in a school for ‘a better neighborhood. The moral ef: fect has been noticed by the white people around them and thelr support of this movement has been hearty. Supervising industrial teachers were emplpyed in 130 counties in the soutb- ern states last session. Jo Some Patriots Who Have Sone [iretacas [(By J. B. Bass) Sn aatiai os 7 ai It’s a good thing for L’Ouverture that he died when he did: ‘This age is no time for a Warrior Kid—} His wonderful conquests, his great battle lines Would now be hailed with: “Back to the Mines !”” I fear that our Toussant—were he to return And try with his sword our country to free— Would have to go after it hammer and tongs By handling recruits and singing swan songs. @) It’s @ good thing for Douglass, too, he isn’t here now, With his glowing head of silver and magnificent brow. If he were Minister to Hayti he'd not hold his job— "Twould He segregation at Washington or his political shroud. ‘Things were so different in years long agoi ‘They used to appreciate manhood ; but now—the closed door ! He'd find but few of those that he had led. So I guess that our Douglass had better stay dead. @) It’s a good thing for Bruce that he died long ago, For his statecraft now wouldn't have any show. It is true, lots of coin by freedmen has been spent— But the wiser ones got it and spent every cent. C. H. J. Taylor, too, would starve if he came back to earth— For the present powers shy at real worth. They were lucky ‘“‘old timers,"" who were here and made good, ‘And I don’t think they'd want to come back if they could. A LETTER TO J. D. REYNOLDS. ST ‘rectenous wd asER) ‘sesame cquonto wewerssee The Amsterdam Nems, 3ne. No. 17 WEST 1361m STREET . Sow York, B.Y.. Ped. 16, 1926, ‘We. 2. D. Reynolds, 1960 Raymond’ avo. Loe angeles, “coats. Donr sir: Xo bog to somowlodge receipt of your ser dook, satithod “fips oa the race propiod* asd there tro Fonaone to doliave that if you fellow printing the acrap book in bold type on tinely topics, such ao-are show in the copy submitted, go that any ordinary Sanor sound con predict the witiaate future of your paviication Yo aro indeod laf to be the rociptent of your coartogios and forectst a foust for those of voftnod taato for good litersture. Lot "tipe” nave cléar sailing and in due tine the pabiie will anrisuely aait the tip fros John De Roynolde. If on exchange 18 desirable, Lt 18 yours to command Respectfully youre, AMSTERDAM NES PUB. O.. amete, H Crdereere awn Masaging <attor. SPokTS, Meo eee ob - ae rk ee eo esas ae da LS ; c eA " EN aA DB RN yee ad 5 rats Ss jumped 22 feet 8% inches, easily winning first place Re Last Saturday at the track meet between the Universities of California and Southern Califor- nia, which was won by’ the Uni- versity of Southern California, Mr. Howard Drew, the peerless runner, demonstrated his ability by running the 100-yard dash in 94-5 seconds, one second behind the world's record, and toying with his competitors in the 220- yard dash. Mr. Drew caused a tumultuous shout to go up from the bleachers when he broad. The Y. M. C. A. boys are pre- paring for a big track meet in the near future, led by Messrs. Drew, Lewis and “Pat” Young. Clarence Bluett of the Los An- geles High School won third place in the shotput last Friday in a track meet between L. A. and the Manual Arts High schoo and the Manual Arts High Schools. se Notice to All Colored Property Owners : Telephone me when your FIRE INSURANCE will expire and I will regew it in any Company you may desire. I will allow you 5 per cent. discount. Call Main 5429, or Call at 412 Germain Bldg. 224 South Spring Street SIDNEY P. DONES Real Estate Fire Insurance Notary Public BUTTERICK PATTERNS R. & G. CORSETS The 12th Street Store N. W. Cor. [2th and Central Ave. “Unper New Manacemayr” Central Avenue’s Bargain Center that gives a “Money Back Guarantee with Every Purchase. Phone 23756 1125 Central Avgnue “Yours to Please, The 12th St. Store” ‘Telephone South 7558 Res, 1019 Newton Bt." Home mass Wn. A. and Arthur Grosser—Florists Proprietors of FERNDALE NURSERY Floral Designs a Specialty POR ALL Occasions 1408-16 Central Avenue And Have a Good Look, You Must Have Your Clothes Made at Sam Cook's : Don’t worry. Our cleaning and Pressing is of the Highest Grade. We Make Your Old Clothes Look Like New. Like to order they are made. We are making Tailing Suits from $15.00 up. Gur work is very Good. Everybody saye 0. 1314 Central Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. VERY BODY KROWS [New and Second Hand Furniture BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED Paone Soutn'aaie” Open Bunge: 2627 Central Avenue E. E. ANDREWS Dry Goods, Furnishings We Duplicate Any Price Made Hardware, Paints, Oil... on the same class of Goods... er" 1791 W. JEFFERSON Feats Howard Shoe Store Fitie Shoes and Shoe Repairing : 1601 W. Jefferson Street The New Idea Bakery 420 East Fifth Street Bakery Goods Fresh Pastry Our assorted Cakes and Pies are a little better and Cheaper We can afford this because we do our own baking For Parties and Weddings Try Our Cakes. Home A5018 Good Work—Quick Service Main 3625 Pacific Clothes Cleaning Works SUITS $1.00 UP 2358 East Ninth Street Los Angeles, California G. W. DANSON 1403 Mateo Street Dry Goods, Shoes, ,Hats, Notions NEY. IDEA PATLERNS~—with cutting diagram and seam allowance —EVERY SIZE in EVERY STYLE—10 cents. j Farwell Bros "8 Se SST Watchmakers SaeGR. 2 and Jewelers rime EIA 12th and Central Ave Los Angeles. TF Watehes accurately repaired ay mc derate prices. Diamonds re-se rarnneny ALONG CENTRAL AVENUE ° Mrs. Tennabaum has the latest and best. 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. Faywell Bros., at 12th and Central, will test your eyes, fit your glasses and furnish your Christmas jewelry. ; 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 thet childreh there without having the encounter of hauling them up- stairs in the crowd. This new annex also contains one of the most unique ichina, glassware and kitchen utensil department in the city. “At| the Broadway there is little or no trouble in finding what you want. Even fantastic New Yorkers find here that convenience that Sead in few other department stores in the city. MUTILATED PAGE All communications should be addressed to The California Eagle, 1034 East Ninth Street, Sunset Phone Broadway 7667. Entered as second-class mail matter at the Postoffice of Los Angeles, Cal., under the Act of March 1, 1879. C. A. SPEAR Managing Editor J. F. BASS Editor H. HANNON Advertising Manager LEWIS K. BEEKS Local Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES. one Year $2.00 Six Months 1.00 Three Months .50 It occasionally happens that for some reason or other papers are missed by being missed, lost or stolen. In case of subscribers not receiving their papers, inform us by postal and we shall cheerfully furnish a duplicate copy of said missing number. No attention paid to anonymous letters. Copy must be written plainly on one side of paper, and to insure insertion in current issue must reach this office Thursday. Correspondents, please take notice. The negroes in all sections of The negatives in all sections of the country are waiting breathlessly to see what will become of the reappointment of Judge Terrell. * * * We are glad to note that the country is rid of Chief Sam, the supposed African chief who has been for a number of months roading through the States selling, we believe, imaginary shares in African lands to which he claims heritage. * * * SOME OF THE STRUGGLES OF THE NEGRO PRESS One evening this week at the close of a very busy day I drew me up at my desk. Before, me was scattered a mass of newspapers, all bearing the distinction of colored. My already tired brain and sun strained eyes almost refused the task that was set before. But from somewhere and somehow I gained courage, and plunged in by starting with the one on top—it was the Oklahoma—O, there I go. I didn't mean to call any names, but the press work on that particular journal was so poor that one could not even properly translate the answers to Booker Washington's article, asking for better traveling accommodations for Negro passengers over certain railroad lines; which was bravely undertaken. The Dallas Express came in for a similar criticism while the Boston Alliance and Conservative Counsellor is void of that harmonious toning with other parts of the papers on account of too much front page advertisement. In others there were similar and even more grievous errors. The colored papers that take first rank in typographical cleanliness and mechanical accuracy are the Amsterdam News, Richmond Planet, Kansas City Sun, New York Age and a few others. It is with no small degree of appreciation that I review the merits and demerits of these journals and journalists, who are struggling as I am; for to publish a Negro journal at this period means sacrifice at every stopover. I see written in great red headlines, at the head of the meanest effort in the way of a Negro journal these wodrs. "Self-Sacrifice". Our readers are more sensitive to literary abuse in a race paper than they are to the big dailies. I often have a man come into my office to complain about a stick of matter upside down in the last issue or an article that was backed up the wrong way. Now, if he, perhaps, knew that my day had been 36 hours instead of eight in comparison with his, instead of criticising he would step in and offer to pay his subscription with the hope that his mite might help a little in relieving the situation. For whenever you see faults standing out conspicuously in Negro papers there is but one conclusion to come to, and that is that finance is oh, so short. Now, don't stand apart and laugh jeeringly or criticise an effort that you yourself are not brave enough to make. If you can not give thousands, you can give the widow's mite and the least you pay on your subscription will be precious in the editor's sight. \* \* \* San Joaquin County Officers Deal Justly with Colored Prisoner for Aggravated Crime For Aggravated Crime. While in Stockton on business we chanced to be in the courthouse when the case of Andrew King was called in Judge Plummer's court. The case of King was an aggravated one where much violence to commit robbery from an aged woman was used. He brazenly pleaded guilty, admitted everything including the brutal manner in which the robbery was committed, the court plainly instructed him in his rights in the premises. He waived them all after which the court sentenced him to 25 years in Folsom. Now we think that in this instance the prisoner was dealt with leniently, a big strapping healthy man who had served 9 years in the army who would stoop to such a dastardly crime 25 years was just. And we commend Judge Plummer for the same. The officers from the sheriff, W. H. Reichs up, are to be congratulated for the manner in which they meted out justice in this instance, which was quite in contrast to the unregenerated sheet, the daily Record, which has sought to stir up race prejudice by its glaring headlines of a black negro brute. It was simply an aggravated crime in which justice was meter out in a fair and impartial manner. POLITICAL STRAWS OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY B. C. Wallace will again seek re-election to the office of coroner and it seems that he will have no opposition. G. H. Black, the well-known deputy who has been in the sheriff's office for 23 years has resigned his position and will seek the nomination as head of that office. Mr. Black has made a good officer and no doubt if nominated and elected would make an ideal sheriff. He has many friends and is making a strenuous canvass. Third Anniversary Good Values Given Worthy of Our Three Years of Progress We are Selling Everything Below Cost Beautiful Silk and Madras Ladies' Shirt Waists, extra value, from 50 cents up. Dainty Aprons and Work Aprons. Also Hosiery. Ladies' and Gents' Silk and Lisle, from 19c. Special Men's Work Shirts from 35c up. Men's Gloves from 5c up to $1.50. Our Dress Making and Tailoring Department. Ladies' Evening Gowns and Coats. 411 East 7th Street MRS. NINA E. THOMAS THE FITZGERALD MUSIC STORE 947 SOUTH BROADWAY See him before purchasing your piano. He will be pleased to call if you phone. Feed, Fuel and Transfer Wood, Coal, Hay and Grain. All Kinds of Chicken Feed Moving Household Goods a Specialty 3566 WESTERN AVENUE Los Angeles S. BROWN MAIN 4208 ...The... Brown Cash Grocery 1328 EAST 14TH ST. OPPOSITE BIRCH STREET CHOICE STAPLE GROCERIES CIGARS, TOBACCOS CANDIES, SOFT DRINKS receive a hearty support for re-election from all classes. County Surveyor F. M. Quail has made an enviable record in this very important office and no doubt will receive a strong support for re-election. One of the finest gentlemen whom we have ever met is the genial and kind Cheriff W. H. Reichs of San Joaquin county. He has filled the office with great credit and as a result thereof will receive a strong support from all classes for a second term. We shall have something to say in relation to some of the candidates for the benefit of our Stockton readers as the campaign progresses. Mr. John D. Maxey, present recorder and auditor, will this year make the race for re-election to the office of auditor; he has made an excellent officer and will receive a strong support. STOCKTON LIVE WIRE. Rev. G. W. Reed, who is the leading spirit in the greatest Chautauqua to be held at Sacramento in the near future is very busy exploiting the same, and he says it will be one of the greatest gatherers ever held in this vicinity. Quite a great deal of comment is heard unfavorable to District Attorney Foltz for the treatment he accorded one of the colored women witnesses in a recent trial, for without cause at his order she was put in jail. Rev. J. A. Duncan reports a great success for his quarterly conference that the record was broken for raising funds the last quarter. Editor L. B. Bass and Advertising Manager Shannon were visitors in our city this week in the interest of the Eagle. * * * Mayor Rubenstein is a broad-gauged official and caters to no class i this office, but is conducting the affairs of the city in a way that gives the greatest benefits to the greatest number of people. He is the hight man in the right place. Superior Judge Smith has credi- tably filled that position in this county and will go before the peo- ple again with a record which will no doubt mean his renomination and election. Judge Plummer of the criminal branch of the Superior court, has filled this trying position to the satisfaction of the people and will CANNOT BE IMPROVED THE GOLDEN WEST. With its evrlasting reputation of "biggest and best hotel" for men and women of color, the Golden West also enjoys the distinction of setting the standard of entertaining newspaper and other public spirited people in a manner long remembered and cherished by them. Messrs. Brown and Williams, the congenial proprietors, are careful in not only giving good service but in making the general atmosphere congenial and home-like for their many guests, who come from all sections of the country. Their party service is also unchallenged in excellence. A. M. E. CHURCH. Subject for the sermon next Sunday morning, "Happiness." Be on hand early and secure a comfortable seat. An interesting program will be rendered in the evening, consisting of strong numbers contributed by talented young people and especial music. Mr. Samuel C. Thompson, attorney and counselor at law, recently from Detroit, Mich, will make his initial appearance before a Los Angeles audience on this occasion. Don't fail to hear him. The Sunday-school has taken on new life. A new class of young ladies has been organized, with Mrs. Laura Young as teacher. Young ladies will do well to enroll. If you are not attending Sunday-school, try it next Sunday and you will see what wonderful results it is possible to get therefrom. The Trustees' Auxiliary Board was most pleasantly entertained in the beautiful and spacious home of Mrs. Fry of 1220 Hobart Boulevard, last Friday afternoon. The meeting was a most profitable on rom every view-point and some important work was done. The Stewardess Auxiliary Board gave a pound party for the unfortunate, Thursday evening. Many loyal members brought their pounds, and some brought more cheerfully giving the same for their Master's sake, to those who have need. Three persons received Christian baptism last Sunday in what was said to be the most impressive service for a long while. In the afternoon our pastor and quite a number of our members worshiped with the A. M. E. Church at altar Our own Bro. F. Hall sang to the delight of all, and Bro. Faggleston won for himself a place in the hearts of that people with his saxaphone. The rally for the building fund of Cain Chapel, A. M. E. Church, was a grand success. Cash pledges $300. Go to church day. All are invited. "The Plan of Salvation," s1:00 a. m. 8:00 p. m., "The Savior." Instruction to people on Go to church day. Rev. J. W. Price, Cain Chapel, cor. Cal. and O. Sts. Des. Claude Ballard and Leonard Stovall, whose office was formerly at 1325 1-2 9th street, are now jointly located at 1201 1-2 Central avenue. BICYCLE SUN Doub leans Land EL "GOD The class. The and The OG The The SAN LIMIT SHA THE WON the gr SEE AG SOU Station R. B YOUNG & SON ARCH 702 Lanker Phone Main 4149 Quick Service 905 Cent You will secure best work with prompt and courteous all parts of city at low strict attention. MAIN 8151 A. A. GRANT NOTARY Agent for Investments, Building, Loans, Insurance, Houses, Lots, and Acreage for sale 1146 Central Avenue A. A. California ARCHITECTS 702 Lankershim Building Main 4149 LOS ANGELES Rack Service Laundry 905 Central Ave. will secure best work and lowest prices in city prompt and courteous treatment. Delivery to parts of city at low rate. Phone orders given attention. MAIN 8151 Quick Service Laundry You will secure best work and lowest prices in city with prompt and courteous treatment. Delivery to all parts of city at low rate. Phone orders given strict attention. International Order of Twelve meets as follows at Washington and Central Hall: HARBOR PROPERTY See H. H. Williams about Wilmington Harbor property. The Golden West Temple No. 412 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. IF YOU WANT TO RENT A ROOM OR A HOUSE OR TO BUY A LOT OR A HOME In Venice, Ocean Park or Santa Monica, write J. ALLEN REESE, 600 San Juan Avenue, Venice I am in a position to offer you Some of the Best Residence Property on the Bay. BE IMPROVE FOUR ROUTES AST FOUR ROUTES AST SUNSET Double Daily service to New Orleans and East through Dixie Land. EL PASO "GOLDEN STATE LIMITED" The train de luxe, exclusively first class. The "CALIFORNIAN" for both first and second class travel. The line of low altitudes. The trail of the Argonauts— The route of the SAN FRANGISCO OVERLAND LIMITED" SHASTA THE "ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS," to the East through the great Northwest SEE AGENTS Los Angeles Offices 212 West Seventh Street Station, Fifth and Central Avenue tra. Office, 418 E. Co MAIN 8151 PEOPLE'S REALTY GO. Capital Stock $75,000 Shares $1.00 each Tel. Bwy 2528. 785 San Pedro HARBOR PROPERTY See H. H. Williams about Wilmington 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. In keeping with its name and reputation as the biggest and best hotel on the coast continues to give to its patrons the best possible 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 convenience. --- 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. Piano Instruction. Mr. Clarence D. Cooksey, Instruction on the Piano. MUTILATED PAGE A New Field For Women. The Comet Ice Cream Co. is now being operated by Mrs. Grahm and she is putting on the market a grade of cream that is unsurpassed by any in flavor and purity. Women know—don't take my word for it—just try it once. Branch office at 944 Central Av 1. Miss Minnie Albritton was the pleasing hostess at a dinner party given at her home Sunday afternoon. The guests of the occasion were much elated over the pleasant afternoon spent, especially the musical treats from Miss Albritton and Messrs. Wilson and Wilkins. Those present were Misses Albritton, Ecton, Erma Fields Polk and Mrs. Wilkins; Messrs. Wilson, Eades, Beeks, Adkins and Wilkins. Next Tuesday evening at Wesley Chapel a mock congress will be held. This is something unusual and should prove beneficial. The ladies at the Sojourner of Truth Home made the occasion more than pleasant for Dr. Washington last Saturday afternoon. Dr. Washington characterized the occasion as one of the happiest of his life, wishing as he enjoyed it for his wife's presence. Nearly two hundred dined with and feasted upon the useful remarks of Dr. Washington. Mr. Walter Dobson has been suffering severely from blood poisoning at his home on Towne avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Stonewall Jackson of Azusa were visitors in the city last Sunday. Mr. J. B. Bass, our associate editor, is still out of the city rusticating in the northern part of the state. --- Mrs. S. Randolph of East 9th street entertained at dinner last Thursday evening Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Williams, their little sister Clara and Miss C. Spear. Mrs. Randolph is one of those cooks that you read about, and certainly on this occasion, even though she claims to have made no special preparation, she distinguished her ability, for the fried chicken, cakes and pies could not be surpassed in scientific preparation. The dinner was served in the style which secures ease and grace for guests and hostess, and each parted from the other in an attitude of mind only developed by such feasts. Mr. I. Jefferson, a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, died at his home in Lawrence street Monday evening. He was buried from the Tabernacle Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. Mr. Jefferson was about 55 years of age and had been a resident of Los Angeles for a number of years. He laves a wife, three daughters and two sons. Dr. Washington was royally received at the Temple Auditorium Sunday morning and in his usual earnest, sensible manner, he drove home the thoughts which he presented for race unity and progress. The large audience contributed liberally to the cause he so nobly advocates. Mr. and Mrs. Hurbert Foster—(Mrs. Hurbert Foster was formerly Miss Madlene Cole)—are the happy parents of a son. Both mother and son are doing well. Mother and Father Cole are beginning to feel important, since this is the second grand in the family. Mr. S. Cole, of 1328 E. 14th street, has sold out to Mr. Brown, who is conducting a neat little grocery. The Louisiana Club met at the residence of Mrs. Jones on Ceres avenue. Tuesday evening. Delightful program was rendered. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Batson's Anniversary Celebrated with Surprise Party by the Lend-a-Hand Society. The anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Batson which was to have been celebrated February 23 was celebrated March 3rd by the Lend-a-Hand Society, of which Mrs. Batson is a member and active worker. In token of their appreciation for excellent service as a worker the Society presented Mrs. Batson a dozen cut-glass punch glasses. In appropriate words Mrs. Maggie Berg made the presentation on behalf of the Society. A beautiful 123456 was also a present from Miss A. Collins. Music forghe occasion was furnished by Miss A. Gladden. Refreshments in tune with the season were served. And the happy party went away feeling sure that this was really a surprise party. It was at the residence of Mrs. Batson that the club held that very successful holiday-feast last January, at which thirty-five were present. The Lend-a-Hand Society will celebrate their annual sermon at Wesley Chapel Sunday, the 4th. Rev. Kenche will preach. Mr. and Mrs. Batson wish to thank their many friends of the Lend-a-Hand Society for the pleasure they received at their hands at the birthday party. If you want an apron that looks and fits well, purchase at the Apron Factory, 749 Ceres avenue, Mrs. Fannie Johnson, proprietor and general manager. Mrs. M. J. Davis and daughter, Mrs. Cook, were pleasant callers at the office this week. Mr. A. D. Lacey and T. A. Cole had a narrow escape from a burning building last Monday afternoon. THE EAST EIGHTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH D. L. McMickens, Pastor. Bible school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Subject, "What to Confess." At 7 p. m. the Y. P. S. C. E. will render a good program. 8 p. m. "How to Begin a New Life." Sermon by the pastor. Phone West 3068 STERLING THE NYA Use your telephone—all l Complete line of EAS' PRESCRIPTION Prompt Free Cor. W. Jefferson St. and Western CO. FOR LOS ANGELES Wanted—Six men and six women, well recommended with good business qualifications to canvas for the sale of shares in the People's Realty Company of this city. This is a Negro enterprise, conservatively managed and properly chartered by the laws of California. The company has bought real estate in the city and in the country. No salary is paid to officers. Liberal commission will be paid to agents. Call on F. H. Crumbly, agent, at 785 San Pedro street. Telephone Broadway 2528. This company is working along the line approved by Prof. Booker T. Washington. The officers are a board of directors; J. H. Shackelford, president; Dr. J. S. Outlaw, vice-president; Eugene Walker, treasurer, and Dr. J. A. Somerville is the secretary. All stock sold by the company's agent at 785 S. San Pedro street. Every colored man and woman in this great city ought to hold shares in this company. Its future is a bright one and from small beginning it is the plan of the company to be able to give substantial employment to our people ECONOMICAL CONDITIONS GROW WORSE Months and months have passed since the passage of the tariff bill, also the currency measure. Has the cost of living declined? No! Clothing cost any less? No! oMre money in your pocket or in the bank? No! All will admit that the times now are at the lowest ebb and will remember that eighteen months ago they were fairly good the people had money to spend. There is a great deal of difference in the problem; if things are high and you have the money to buy, than when they are low and you have not go the money to buy, but right now prices are not even low and there is a scarcity of money to buy. But the time is coming when the people will wake up. At long intervals the people become restless and tire of well doing and want a change, and in many instances as now they regret it at the expense of their stomach and general comfort. MADE DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK Henry S. Houston, prominent business man and politician of Bakersfield, bears the enviable reputation of being the only negro deputy county clerk in the state. Mr. Houston received his appointment from I. Miller, county clerk of Kern county. The citizens generally appreciate this recognition accorded to the race in this section; in fact the general trend in this section is that of fairness toward all of its citizens, from the board of supervisors on down the line the county officials generally are broad-gauged and believe as a rule in all having a fair chance. Mr. Houston is prominent in fraternal circles and as a race builder, and in affairs political he is following in the footsteps of his father. He has been a resident of the city for a score of years; in 1907 was married to Miss Irene Jones, and his life and worth to the community is inestimable. CANNOT BE IMPROVED In an address in New York City, Dr. W. E. B. Dubois, in naming treatment of the negro problem, which promises the best solution, said: "There are three things to do, viz: You must treat the colored man as you would wish to be treated if you were colored; you must give him the ballot; you must educate him." Thus Dr. Dubois asks the American people to practice the golden rule, to give also to the negro the means of political self-defense (for such is the ballet), and do their duty to him as a backward citizen, by advancing his intelligence through ample educational facilities. This is not asking too much. The demand has an increasing number of advocates among the best classes of our white American fellow-citizens in all sections of our country. Chief Sam and his followers who are African-bound, instead of setting sail for the marvelous Gold Coast spoken of, are journeying to Portland, Maine, to have the ship overhauled. Just leave it to Sam and the whole crew will need overhauling in a few more days. 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. BUSBY, Sec'y Notes From Phillips Chapel C. M. E. Church. Look out for the big "Feast in the Wilderness," at Phillips chapel, C. M. E. Church, 1406 Newton street, Thursday evening, March 19. An old time feast and jubilee singing. To miss it means regret Admission 10c. Supper 25c. Given by the Seventeen Club. MRS, L. STORRS, Captain REV. S. L. HARRIS Pasto Our Second Quarterly meeting conference will be held at Phillips chapel, C. M. E. Church, 1406 Newton street, March 22-23. Dr. James A. Stout, C. E., will preach at 11 a. m. Dr. A. C. Caldwell o Santa Monica will preach at 3 p. m., and the P. E. at 7.45 p. m. We invite the ministers and the general public to worship with us Sunday at 3 p. m. Sunday, the 23rd That will be the last quarter be fore the annual conference, which meets in El Paso, Texas, April 15 1914. Come and hear these great preachers and this fine choir, which charm all who hear them. Horse and Buggy For Sale CHEAP FOR CASH! Apply to J. N. LITTLEJOHN 1597 West 36th Place A new colored theatre has been opened in Washington, D. C., it being the Majestic, at the corner of Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue. It is under the management of Frank Brown, a colored man. This gives Washington two large modern vaudeville theatres operated by and for colored people. Vernon, Oklahoma, is the latest exclusively colored town in Oklahoma. It has a population of more than three hundred, and is growing rapidly. The town is named after Dr. W. 'T. Vernon. FOR RENT---Furnished Apartment for two gentlemen. 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Where You Get the Best Service in Family Trade 912 San Pedro St. Opp. City Markc Smith, Pres. and Gen. Mgr Grant Hammond, Vice Pres. CurtisOdom, Treas. Funeral Directors and Practical Embalmers We guarantee our work shipped to any part of the city LADY ATTENDANT Sevices the Best Prices the Lowest 654 San Fern ando St. The Palace Cafe 915 Central Avenue The neatest, coziest and best place to eat. Newly fitted up nobby little booths, where parties may dine unmolested by the public gaze, Chinese and American dishes of the cheapest and daintiest and best dishes served, Chop Suey and Noodles in American style Dresden Dye Works MUTILATED PAGE saw in the art museum in Rio. It portrayed a black grandfather, a mulatto son and a white grandchild, the evident intention of the painter being to express both the hope and the belief that the negro was being absorbed and transformed so that he would become a white man. It is idle to prophesy for any remote future, and it is a very doubtful thing to prophesy even about the immediate future, but my impression is that the guiding or ruling classes of Brazil will continue to be almost absolutely white, that in the classes below them there will continue to be a certain small absorption of negro blood, and that among the ordinary people this absorption will be larger—large enough to make a slight difference in the type. The great majority of the men and women I met, the leaders in the world of political and industrial effort, and of scientific accomplishment, showed little, if any, more trace of negro blood than would be shown by the like number of similar men in a European capital. Yet not only is there in some classes a considerable infiltration of negro blood, with a corresponding tendency of the pure negro type to disappear, but this process is regarded with hearty approval by the most thoughtful statesmen of the country. Their view, so different from our own, can perhaps best be expressed in the words of one of these very statesmen, himself of pure white blood, who said to me substantially: "Of course, the presence of the negro is the real problem, and a very serious problem, both in your country, the United States, and in mine. Brazil. Slavery was an intolerable method of solving the problem, and had to be abolished. But the problem itself remained in the negro." Challenging an implied suggestion by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, that there are no negro chemists in this country, during the debate on the agricultural extension work bill in the Senate. Ralph W. Tyler has sent a letter to Senator Smith naming a number of negro chemists. "I do not know a negro chemist," was the remark of Senator Smith, which called forth the letter from Mr. Tyler. In his letter Mr. Tyler says: "At Tuskegee Institute they have a negro agricultural chemist, Professor Carver, a graduate of the University of Iowa, whom former Secretary of Agriculture Wilson pronounced one of the best agricultural chemists in the country. There is also now in the department of agriculture a negro chemist, Richard H. Lewis of the University of Illinois, who won his place in competition with white chemists." Orestes Zamor was elected to the Haytian presidency last week by the Haytian Congress with a vote of 93 out of a total vote of 105. That was very decisive and puts the revolution happily at an end for the present. Zamor was formerly governor of the northern department of Haytian, and seems to be capable of holding the office of president. Sannon and other aspirants will have to wait for other opportunities to secure the honor. The marines of warships of several nations who had been landed in Haytian ports for the protection of foreigners and the commercial interests of those nationalities are going back to their ships, since the fires of the revolution are apparently dying down. The mercurial temperament of Haytians cannot be said to be characteristically negro temperament, where he governs; but the Haytian temperament is tropical, for it is no worse in Haytian than in all those South American and Central American small countries of white populations which lie within the hot tropical zone. "Brazil and the Negro" is the subject of an interesting article by Theodore Roosevelt, appearing in the current number of the Outlook. The article: If I were asked to name the one point in which there is complete difference between the Brazilians and ourselves, I should say that it was in the attitude toward the black man. As the Indian becomes civilized he is absorbed into the population, as is the case with us in Oklahoma, and whoever has Indian blood in him is proud of the fact. The President of Brazil is one of these men, and there are a number of others among the leaders ber of others among the leaders whom I met. It is an entire mistake to speak as if the population of Brazil were so mixed as to be wholly unlike that of Europe and the United States. It is mixed only in the sense in which the populations of Italy and Spain are mixed, as the population of southern France is mixed, as the population is mixed in many parts of the United States. As regards the major part of the population, the "mixed race" is such only in the sense in which that is also true of the United States, and of most of the advanced nations of mankind. There is one real difference, however. This difference between the United States and Brazil is the tendency of Brazil to absorb the negro. My observation leads me to believe that in "absorb" I have used exactly the right expression to describe this process. It is the negro who is being absorbed and not the negro who is absorbing the white man. The great majority of the men and women of high social position in Rio are of as unmixed white blood as the corresponding class in Paris or Madrid or Rome. The great majority of the political leaders are pure whites, with an occasional dash of Indian blood. But any negro or mulatto who shows himself fit is without question given the place to which his abilities entitle him. I met one or two colored deputies. At one military school I met a negro professor. At one great laboratory I saw a colored doctor. All of these men were accepted quite simply on their worth, and apparently nobody had any idea of discriminating against them in any official or business relations because of their color. A very great majority of the negroes, and most of the colored people—that is, the mulattoes and quadroons—do not make their way up to the highest positions, and they are proportionately most plentiful in the lower ranks. Among the working enlisted men of the army and navy, I saw many negroes working side by side in the same organizations with the whites, and apparently without any discrimination being made against them. In Bahia there is a very large negro element among the working class. In parts of Brazil it is somewhat larger. In Rio it is noticeable, but far less so than in most of the cities of the Southern United States. Brazil is most fortunate in the fact that its white working population has nothing of the parasite about it. The whites do not endeavor to live on the labor of the blacks, the inevitable result of which, as shown in all other communities, is that ultimately the blacks crowd out of existence those who live on their labor. On the contrary, the bulk of the work, even in Rio, is done by white men. But these white men draw no line against the negro, and in the lower ranks intermarriages are frequent, especially between negroes and the most numerous of the immigrant races of Europe. Perhaps the attitude that the Brazilians, including the most intelligent among them, take is Copyright 1909 By W. C. BOTH Chicago A HORSE RIDING 1 POST OFFICE LOOK OUT! Be One of the 5000 Members CANNOT BE IMPROVED Affiliated with Republican Federation of Southern California NEXT FRIDA Scott's H 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 H. S. A. 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ROGERS MEAT MARKER, FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS 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 Sam's Market The Old Reiable, where you get your money's worth, along with courteous treatment. 1914 East Seventh Street DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF Fresh and Salt Meats, Fine Sausages and Lard M.T.Laws of the Santa Fe Red Cap force J.D.Reynolds Author of Race Tips, of Pullman Co. And Other Active Railroad Men will Furnish the Doings of the 5000 Railroad Men Running to and on the Coast for THE EAGLE --- PORTERS - WAITERS CHEFS - MAIDS RED CAPS HOTEL MEN, ETC. SO6 ETY IN GENERAL The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a person wearing a dress. The dress has a fitted waist and long sleeves, and the person is standing in a pose that suggests they are holding or presenting something. --- 1 The Faben Phi Fraternity announces their next social event on Easter Monday, April 13, 1914, in Blanchard Hall. Invitations will follow this announcement. The affair will be a Character Ball and the young ladies and gentlemen are already choosing, planning and devising tasty characters from history, fiction, and mythology as their own. The colors of the Fraternity are purple and gold. A beautiful purple ribbon will be awarded the young lady presenting the most artistic female character and a gold ribbon will be presented the gentlemen for the most artistic male character. This affair promises to eclipse all previous affairs given by this well-known fraternity. (Signed) E. H. Russell. Chairman Executive Com. One of our subscribers, Mrs. G. R. Batson, won first prize of $30 in The Pride of the West, No. 207 contest, for having taken in the greatest number of new members into the order. So much for Mrs. Batson's sunny disposition and sweet smile! Take the hint, sisters, for such is good medicine—not only for societies, but for home and husbands also. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL Within the past few months Los Angeles has been visited by four of the greatest Afro-American schoolers of this age—Dubois, Vernon, Miller; but the greatest among them came Booker T. Washington, who, like Lincoln, frames his thoughts in the simplest possible language, and out of this thrills his hearers, because his soul speaks through his words and because he is not only a sayer but a doer of the doctrine that he promulgates. Dr. Washington has not only won the applause of his own race but likewise of the world, and only a few negroes who have nothing tangible to show, not even a dream of an institution such as Tuskegee, find time to knock the one American who has revolutionized the industry of the United States, and bid France, Germany MUTILA TILATED Samuel M. L.P.E.D. and even proud mother England and other countries of the Orient to take cognizance of his methods of industrial reform. So we advise that, if you cannot erect a Tuskogee, or publish a Crises, let down your bucket where you are and dignify wour TED P Samuel M. Shortridge DO NOT DELAY REGISTERING AS A REPUBLICAN THAT YOU MAY VOTE AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1914 For SAMUEL M. SHORTRIDGE For UNITED STATES SENATOR D PAGE The Ministerial Federation met Tuesday at the Y. M. C. A., its usual place of meeting. Prof. Biggers was the order of the day. He demonstrated his work to the ministers. They were pleased with Mr. Biggers' work. Netx issue we shall commence featuring our railroad men's page. We shall keep in touch with our railroad workers in all their various lines. W eshall ask them to assist us by sending in live news pertinent to their line of work. With Shortbridge, Knowland and Hayes in the race on the Republican end for U. S. Senator there will be no dearth of stalwart Republican timber. The refrain of the jobless "On to Washington!" has been rudely interrupted at the capitol with Governor Johnson, who poses as the especial friend of the lowly and weak, looking on ready to turn his military upon them if they should show fight. The amalgamation of all the forces for the advancement of the race throughout the country was never more apparent. F. N. Hall of Bakersfield is showing great strength in his race for the Democratic nomination for Governor. M. Shortridge present position, be it ever so humble, for there is room at the top in every avenue or profession, and the time that you spend criticising such men as Washington may be spent either in metnal or physical development for future usefulness. PAGE REV. WM. BECKHAM AT MT. ZION We had two strong sermons at Mt. Zion Sunday. At the morning service Rev. A. C. Williams preached, using for a subject "Christ, the Vanguard of the Church." At the evening service Rev. Wm. Beckham, Field Secretary of the National Baptist Con., preached, using for a subject "Stability." We are always glad to have Rev. Beckham with us, as he always has something good to tell us. The choir rendered good music last Sunday, and will do their best next Sunday. Rev. Williams will preach at both services Sunday. At 2:30 Sunday afternoon there will be a mass meeting of the missionary societies of the various Baptist churches of the city at Mt. Zion. Rev. Beckham will be the principal speaker. All welcome. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1623 Paloma Avenue, Rev. C. H. Anderson, D. D., pastor. The services at New Hope last Sunday will be long remembered. The church was crowded and the spirit revealed itself to all of those present. Dr. Anderson's discourse was encouraging to the flowers of Christ. He took for his subject, "And call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee" (Psalms 50:15). He said in part, "Offer unto God thanksgiving and pay thy vows unto the Most High. But unto the wicked God said. What hast thou to do to declare my statutes or taht thou shouldst take my covenant in thy mouth. And call upon me in the days of trouble, I will deliver thee and thou shall glorify me." At the evening services Rev. J. A. Trimble preached a very inspiring sermon. His subject was, "Why stand ye here all the day idle?" (Matt. 20:6) Rev. Trimble did justice to his text. It was very wholesome. He said that a Christian must work out his own soul's salvation with trembling and fear unto God. There were three accessions to the church during the day. The choir rendered beautiful music for both services. Next Sunday, March 22, Dr. Anderson will preach at the morning service. In the evening Dr. Wm. Beckham, Field Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, will preach. The choir has arranged a special program for this service. SECOND BAPTIST Sunday morning Rev. Beckham, Field Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, made a few inspiring reharks to the Sunday school children. At the 11 o'clock services he preached a powerful sermon on "Making Christ First." The revival spirit still remains. Two children were converted Sunday morning. The success of the revival has been among the children this year. The B. Y. P. U. is still increasing. Its meetings begin at 6:30 p. m. sharp. On Wednesday evening, prayer meeting. Rev. Wm. Beekham, Field Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, will address the Federation next Tuesday. All ministers are requested to be present next Tuesday to elect officers for the ensuing six months. THE HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL 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. Eighth and Towne Ave. Usual service preaching by the pastor, Dr. Gregg. 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. The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a man in formal attire, possibly from the early 20th century. The man is wearing a suit with a vest and a tie, and his hair is styled in a manner typical of that era. The background is plain and dark, which helps to focus attention on the man. [Image of a man in formal attire, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a cravat.] THE LIFE OF JOHN W. HARRIS Rev. J. D. Gordon. Pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A large get-together meeting speaker of the occasion was held at the Tabernacle Bap- White, the evangelist Church Monday evening by called to the Baptist the New Hope and Tabernacle which Rev. Wilson congregations. The church was toed. Much credit crowded with members and tors, Revs. Gordon friends who desired to join in and for the success and benefit by the meeting. The ment of the occasion set-together meeting speaker of the occasion the Tabernacle Bap- White, the evang Monday evening by called to the Baptistape and Tabernacle which Rev. Wilson. The church was tored. Much credit with members and tors. Revs. Gordon resired to join in and for the success are the meeting. The ment of the occasion A large get-together meeting speaker of the occasion was Rev. was held at the Tabernacle Bap- White, the evangelist recently tist Church Monday evening by called to the Baptist Church of the New Hope and Tabernacle which Rev. Wilson formerly pascongregations. The church was tored. Much credit is due the pascrowded with members and tors, Revs. Gordon and Anderson, friends who desired to join in and for the success and encourage-benefit by the meeting. The ment of the occasion. 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. MT. ZION BAPTIST Third and Stephenson Ave. Rev. A. C. Williams, pastor. Services for Sundav. 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. Rev. N. Greggs. pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. --- speaker of the occasion was Rev. White, the evangelist recently called to the Baptist Church of which Rev. Wilson formerly passed toed. Much credit is due the past tors, Revs. Gordon and Anderson for the success and encouragement of the occasion. Mm MUTILATED PAGE | CANNOT BE IMPROVED § oo Ge Ses < ‘Manning Calls Class Control of Why the Property Is Under a “Government During Early - Heavy Mortgage—New Light Days a Radical Wrong or oi the Subject Fe ' * {The dominancy of government } by a distinct class was a thing un- J enown in the Northern States. It jis not strange, therefore, that qrnere arose from the hearts and | the homes of the common people [of the North a statesmanship l-which has left notable and endur- | ing impress upon our great Amer- | ican republic. It is not so won- | derful, then that Lincoln the rail-splitter should become Lin- ' coln the emancipator! While the sons of slave-owning fathers basked in the atmosphere of in- dulgence, when the sons of the "poor whites of the South were made to feel the sting of their al- leged inferiority, the youths of the North and the West were catching inspiration from the free- dom of their surroundings, and with the result that the educa- tional and ‘material progress of these other sections so far out- stripped the South that there re- mained, for a long while, but an objection for comparison. The educational system in the South of slavery was such as that only the sons and daughters of the slave-owning class might avail themselves of the opportunity for obtaining learning. Until but re- cent years has this system been forced, by enlightened public sen- timent, to give place to the Amer- ican system of popular education and free schools, for which system the States of the South must ac- knowledge indebtedness to the al- ways free States of the North. A great stride would have been made in the cause of popular ed- “ucation in the States of the South had the Blair educational bill met Sthe approval of Congress: and ‘Bourbon political sentiment did much to encompass the defeat of the philanthropic measure. In the contemplation of chattel slavery not alone must there be considered the wrongs. inflicted upon the oppressed blacks grow- ing out of this inhuman institu- tion. It must be scen that the *slave-owning system worked in- jtistice to whites as well as blacks This did much to hasten the over- throw of this great national wrong. In the basis of appor- tionment, embodied in the consti- tution, there was conceded to the States of the South three-fiths op the slave population to be count- ed in with the free whites as en- titled to representation in the affairs of the general govern- ment, which made five states -South equal to three free whites “North in the basis of representa- tion. How short-sighted the leadership of the slave-owning system must appear in the con- templation of the conditions of the present. It can but scem ‘strange that the 500,000 slave- holders formerly dominating the ees of the South could have shed the 7,500,000 white popula- “tion of the South, at that time, blindly and rashly along even to the horrors of a dreadful war. Stranger still does it become in thinking upon the fact that, in the face of the shortcomings of the leadership of the old regime, the “same element of statesmanship “yet fastens its non-progressive “and ante-bellum clutches on the “throat of the political Southland. “The genius of this element is “continpally absorbed, not in the “problem of how best to tegenerate “and uplift the whole South, but.in 4 to do to keep the reign of ee cia Democratic political ma- -thine fastened and riveted upon the backs of the Southern people. sg: J.C. MANNING. ies Semees fepesting itself, An Eph ihe unemployed march- Ra Washington jis)a re BF the: last < Democratic Sdministration,avith Grover eRe ter al 6s Fhe Why the Property Is Under < Heavy Mortgage—New Light ur oi the Subject {| ’Washington.—There have been a number of inquiries, says Ralph : W. Tyler of this city, as to the : existing mortgage on the old | home here of the late Frederick - Douglass. Many cannot under- ) stand why the home should rest under a mortgage when Mr. _ Douglass was supposed to have . been quite well off at his death. | The estate of Mr. Douglass did _ mount up to quite a sum at his ; death. A defective will, made de- fective by an insufficient number - of witnesses, caused the property to be distributed according to law - rather than according to the will _ of the testator. "The widow of Mr. Douglass de- ' sired that the old house, contain- ing a museum of anti-slavery and Douglass relics, the furniture, books, manuscripts and curios of the great orator, publicist and anti-slavery leader, should be bequeathed to the race as a me- morial to her husband. To do this it was necessary for her to buy in the home from the other heirs, that she might have a clear title to it. This she did, giving $15,000 for the old homestead on Cedar Hill. In order to make thé purchase, however, it was necessary for her to borrow money with which to purchase the equity of the other heirs. She died before she could pay off that mortgage. In. her last will and testament she be- queathed the home, with all. its rich and priceless possessions, to the race Mr. Douglass had fear- lessly championed and served. She might have bequeathed it to her own relatives, but she chose to will it to the race with which her husband was identified. This tells how that mortgage hap- pened to be placed on the old home of the great leader. By act of Congress a board of trustees was created to have charge of the home, but it came to these congressionally-provided administrators with a mortgage and without funds to even keep up repairs. the result being that the once handsome home, the once fine old estate, is rapidly passing to decay and the mortgage is pressing for payment. Several attempts have been made to arouse sufficient interest on the part of the race to.pay off this mortgage and put the home in proper repair, in order first to save the home to the race and to preserve/ the historical relics, ec., it contains, but not sufficient has been contributed to even keep up the interest on the debt. It‘is figured that if $15,000 is raised by the race it will be suffi- cient to pay off the mortgage and restore the building and estate to its former beauty and make of the home a historical and memo- riadysite, to be visited by thou- wn each year, just as the old horhe of George Washington at Mount Vernon is maintained as a historical retreat. * ‘There are fifteen acres in the Douglass estate, and it occupies the most beautiful point in all Washington, overlooking the Po- tomac as it does, and being within ten minutes’ ride of the White House or the halls of Congress. But unless the race responds to the last appeal, and responds quickly, the old home may be lost. By the terms of the will it can be no other than a memorial to Mr, Douglass, free to the public, and consequently has no, earning power. ‘When it ceases to be that —in case the mortgage should be foreclosed — the old Douglass homestead will pass from the eee we See See NEGROES ~ 3 The press edition of Mr. John Daniels’ book, “In Freedom's Birthplace,” or “A Story of the Boston Negroes,” has just been issued. It is a fair and reasonably accurate discussion on the terri- ble conflict between the good and evil influences which have figured largely in the development of the Boston Negro. It begins with the time when the Negroes weré a part of the cargo of tobdcco trafficked from the Bahamas to Boston in 1638, and comes down to within three years, relating many incidents of present day environments. : Every Negro, man or woman, who has shown a sign of life in busy Boston's activities has re- ceived a mention. The ministers are very severely dealt with on immorality and the unbusinesslike handling of church property: The criticisms on Wil- lian Munroe Trotter and Theo- dore Raymond, the real estate giant of Cambridge, are among the best that have ever been writ- ten, The book shows that vitupera- tive agitators are being rapidly outnumbered by the silent work~ ers, and great.advances are being made in commercial pursuits to the future betterment of the masses. The clear and precise manner in which Mr. Daniels has por- trayed the social life of the Bos- ton Negroes leads one to believe that he has made a profound study of their habits. The book will be placed on the market for $1.50, FADS AND FASHION! OF Se ay o PF . tA, 105 ANGLO = Bo , 5 ee os we A || ARR fs. >. La || = SSS |e. 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We shall keep in touch with our railroad workers in all their various lines. W eshall ask them to assist us by sending in live news pertinent to their line of work. * * * With Shortbridge, Knowland and Hayes in the race on the Rep- ublican end for U. S. Senator there will be no dearth of stal- wart Republican timber. * * * F. N. Hall of Bakersfield is showing great strength in his race for the Democratic nomination for Governor. * * * The colored citizens of Bakersfield are contemplating a prosperous season. All indications point to the same. It is well that all sides are seeing to it that a full registration is gained all over the state. It means that the people are waking up and will vote to put the state again on a sound basis. * * * We are told that about $700 was realized at the Booker Washington Y. M. C. A. rally last Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church. We had hoped that seven times this amount would be raised. Again, and more insistently do we issue our call, and urge that all colored women who are interested in the stand-pat Republican party, meet with us at our office. 1034 E. Ninth, Monday evening March 16th. Within the past few months Los Angeles has been visited by four of the greatest Afro-American schoolers of this age—Dubois, Vernon, Miller; but the greatest among them came Booker T. Washington, who, like Lincoln, frames his thoughts in the simplest possible language, and out of this thrills his hearers, because his soul speaks through his words and because he is not only a sayer but a doer of the doctrine that he promulgates. Dr. Washington has not only won the applause of his own race but likewise of the world, and only a few negroes who have noth- MUTILA the degree to show, not even a dream of an institution such as Tuskegee, find time to knock the one American who has revolutionized the industry of the United States, and bid France, Germany and even proud mother England and other countries of the Orient to take cognizance of his methods of industrial reform. So we advise that, if you cannot erect a Tuskogee, or publish a Crises, let down your bucket where you are and dignify wour present position, be it ever so humble, for there is room at the top in every avenue or profession, and the time that you spend criticising such men as Washington may be spent either in metnal or physical development for future usefulness. ECONOMICAL CONDITIONS GROW WORSE Months and months have passed since the passage of the tariff bill, also the currency measure. Has the cost of living declined? No! Clothing cost any less? No! oMre money in your pocket or in the bank? No! All will admit that the times now are at the lowest ebb and will remember that eighteen months ago they were fairly good the people had money to spend. There is a great deal of difference in the problem; if things are high and you have the money to buy, than when they are low and you have not go the money to buy, but right now prices are not even low and there is a scarcity of money to buy. But the time is coming when the people will wake up. At long intervals the people become restless and tire of well doing and want a change, and in many instances as now they regret it at the expense of their stomach and general comfort. T. A. BAKER FOR SHERIFF OF KERN COUNTY T. A. Baker, as sheriff of Kern county serving his firts term, will receive strong support for re-election to that position. It is the usual custom that when a county officer serves faithfully and acceptably, to elect him to a second term. Mr. Baker feels that he is entitled to the same consideration and on his record will go before the people for re-election. It is the consensus of opinion by all that as sheriff Mr. Bakers has made an excellent officer, according to all classes fair treatment and conducted the office along conservative lines. He has not been carried off of his feet or been stamped by any hue or cry of any faction, but has run his office for all the people and upheld the dignity of the law. The sheriff will receive a strong support from all classes for re-election to his second term, after which he will be willing that it shall be passed around. MADE DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK Henry S. Houston, prominent business man and politician of Bakersfield, bears the enviable reputation of being the only negro deputy county clerk in the state. Mr. Houston received his appointment from I. Miller, county clerk of Kern county. The citizens generally appreciate this recognition accorded to the race in this section; in fact the general trend in this section is that of fairness toward all of its citizens, from the board of supervisors on down the line the county officials generally are broad-gauged and believe as a rule in all having a fair chance. Mr. Houston is a wide-nake and progressive citizen. He owns one of the swellest tonsorial parlors conducted for a mixed trade on the coast. The same is managed by his brother, Robert Houston. Mr. Houston is prominent in fraternal circles and as a race builder, and in affairs political he following in the bootleeps of his father. He has been a resident of the city for a score of years; in 1907 was married to Miss Irene Jones, and his life and worth to the community is inestimable. CONTRA COSTA COLORED VOTERS UNANIMOUS FOR OWENS FOR SENATOR AGAINST HIS RECALL. The two hundred colored voters of Contra Costa county are rightfully against the recall of Senator J. C. Owens at the election which will be held March 31st. The movement to bring about his recall was born in iniquity and die in shame, and will not be hoodwinked by the labor agitators from San Francisco who try to destroy everybody who will not do their bidding. The Oakland representative of the Eagle called on Senator Owens at his home in Richmond this week. We also mingled amongst our people there. We find him to be a prime favorite with all the broad-gauged citizens, and our people are unanimous in giving to him their support against the recall. From the sentiment which we hear expressed we want to predict the ignominious deefat of the recall. We found the Senator to be a man of liber views whose ambition is to serve his constituency in a way that the greatest good for the largest number will be accomplished. He showed us that he was on hand on all occasions when there were vital questions at hand in the interest of the people. Stands for Decency. The real animus behind the recall, it is generally conceded, was the fact that it was Senator Owens who introduced the bill to close all saloons in the state from 2 to 5 a.m., which put out of commission the dives and other places of disrepute of the big cities. But the people will be with him on this meritorious measure, and this with the rest of his record in the interest of the people makes him deserving of the highest EN- THE GOLDEN WEST. With its evrlasting reputation of "biggest and best hotel" for men and women of color, the Golden West also enjoys the distinction of setting the standard of entertaining newspaper and other public spirited people in a manner long remembered and cherished by them. Messrs. Brown and Williams, the congenial proprietors, are careful in not only giving good service but in making the general atmosphere congenial and home-like for their many guests, who come from all sections of the country. Their party service is also unchallenged in excellence. WE WILL RUN By Prof. Charles Alexander The first installment will appear in The Eagle next week. The pen pictures of the Professor are so highly appreciated that no further words are needed to assure our readers of a treat indeed. LEADER AMONG THE BAPTISTS VERSED IN CHURCH HISTORY Brief Summary of the Achievements of the President of the Baptist State Convention of Alabama—Author of Several Plans For the Future Welfare of the Denomination. Birmingham, Ala.—The Baptist denomination in this state is growing by leaps and bounds in numbers, finance and intelligent leadership. The reports made by the various churches at the last state convention covered a wide scope of activities in and out of the individual churches themselves. Foremost 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 church in this city and president of the Alabama Baptist state convention. Mr. Eason is a native of Sunterville, 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 university for seven years. He was ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1891. He has held many responsible positions both as a churchman and an educator. Before beginning his pastorate at the Jackson Street Baptist church in this city he had been pastor of the Seventeenth Street Baptist church in Aniston for sixteen years. The Rev. Mr. Eason has some very distinct views as to the work, doctrine REV J. H. EASON, B. D. and discipline of the Baptist denomination. In a recent interview he made the following statements: "For several years I have made special study of church history and the Baptist denomination. I find the primitive form of the Baptist people was that of a mass meeting. They are a family. All other denominations are organizations. The Baptists are a growth, not an institution, in their nature. "To do the best work it is possible for us as Baptists to do we will have to become an organized family. I should not be surprised in the future to see the Baptists divided into two great classes—namely, confederated Baptists and the united Baptists. "Some years ago I drew up a constitution for the Alabama Baptist state convention, which provided that the one state convention be divided into four subordinate state district conventions, the coming together once a year of these state district conventions in the state convention. Many good and great men in the state and out of the state predicted the state district conventions would secede from the one central organization. But there are no signs of trouble yet. The scheme is working nicely. "In our last convention at Mobile, Ala., the brethren passed a recommendation which I offered that provides that we have a congress to investigate and restate the practices and doctrines which the churches that are members of the convention are expected to support and practice. 1. reason if committees to revise the Bible are wise a meeting to look into the practices and doctrines of the denomination 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, S. C., recently favoring the repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the federal constitution simply shows the attitude of a 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 National Baptist convention is preparing an elaborate Easter program For the Sunday schools throughout the country. Dr. L. G. Jordan, secretary, says they will mail out at least 200,000 of these programs to the Sunday schools in every state and also to their stations in Africa and other foreign points. The board is asking for $15,000 for immediate use on the foreign field. R. B. YOUNG & SON Quick Service Laundry [905 Central Ave. You will secure best work and lowest prices in city with prompt and courteous treatment. Deiivery to all parts of city at low rate. Phone orders given strict attention. A. A. GRANT NOTARY Agent for Investments, Building, Loans, Insurance, Houses, Lots, and Acreage for sale 1146 Central Avenue Angeles, California International Order of Twelve meets as follows at Washington and Central Hall: Golden West Temple No. 412 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. IF YOU WANT TO RENT A ROOM OR A HOUSE OR TO BUY A LOT OR A HOME In Venice, Ocean Park or Santa Monica, write J. ALLEN REESE, 600 San Juan Avenue, Venice No trouble to answer questions I am in a position to offer you Some of the Best Residence Property on the Bay. 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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. nacle second Midia tesday In keeping with its name and reputation as the biggest and best hotel on the coast continues to give to its patrons the best, possible 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 convenience. 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 Piano Instruction. Mr. Clarence D. Cooksey, Instruction on the Piano. Bdwy 309 1246 Birch St IMPROV MAIN 8151 A New Field For Women. The Comet Ice Cream Co. is now being operated by Mrs. Grahm and she is putting on the market a grade of cream that is unsurpassed by any in flavor and purity. Women know—don't take my word for it—just try it once. Branch office at 944 Central Av. One of our subscribers, Mrs G. R. Batson, won first prize of $30 in 'The Pride of the West, No. 207' contest, for having taken in the greatest number of new members into the order. So much for Mrs Batson's sunny disposition and sweet smile! Take the hint, sisters, for such is good medicine—not only for societies, but for home and husbands also. A Miss Leona Baber. Our new Reporter Miss Ethel Bruington has returned to Monrovia after having spent a pleasant week with her mother in this city. Mrs. Morgan White and children have returned to the city from Imperial alley. Mrs. Ada White and family are also returned. The Pico Heights Literary and Social Club will meet in open session Thursday evening, March 19 from 8 to 11 p. m. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Fry of 1220 Hobart boulevard. Ice cream and other refreshments will be served. Little Miss Esther Beck is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Bruington of 975 Berendo street. Prof. S. A. Green, who is secretary and general manager of the work, is ardent and anxious in his every effort to make the work a success, and every race-loving man or woman should unflinchingly shoulder his part of the burhome-like home for our many homeless young men who come into the city. The work that is really being done by the Y. M. C. A. is seldom published. Few people know that it is the medium through which many young men secure good positions free of charge by Professor Green's efforts. Just last week a young man, one James Smith, was placed in a good position with one of the biggest and best firms at El Centro with a good salary and the promise of a raise. For this and other reasons we urge that you not only encourage but support this work. A large crowd enjoyed the pleasing recital given by Mr. John Gray at Scott's Hall Monday eve ```markdown ``` STERLING DRUG THE NYAL STORE Use your telephone—all lines lead to our store. Complete line of EASTER NOVELTIES. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST. Prompt Free Delivery. A. M. E. CHURCH The members of the Mutual Aid, in their spotless attire, seemed to thoroughly enjoy the annual sermon to the society by the pastor last Sunday morning. They left the church with a new zeal for the work of the organization. The effects of the sermon will doubtless be seen throughout the year in the increased results of the labors of the members. A great volume of work has been done this year by the little hand-full. $416.10 expended and a cash balance of $674.57 is a creditable showing. Quite a number of people from suburban cities, taking advantage of their trip to hear the inimitable Dr. Washington, remained in the city to attend services with us Sunday evening. We assure them that they were more than welcome and we trust they were so impressed as to come again. The pastor and family, also Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Prentice, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Fleming of West 27th street last Tuesday evening, the occasion being the birthday of Mr. Fleming. Mrs. Fleming had prepared some choice viands, the daintiest California affords, in a manner peculiar to Tennessee culinary artists. Next Sunday will be baptism day. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 p.m. Especial interest centers in this meeting because it is new music evening. Under direction of Prof. E. Bartlett many new songs will be studied. You will enjoy the meeting. Evening services at 7:30. All are more than welcome. DORSEMENT and a strong support from all, which will be his. Tuesday evening, March 10th, the Tabernacle Baptist and the New Hope will join forces in a great religious reception to be tendered the Rev. F. K. White of Oklahoma, who has been recently called to the pastorate of the Shiloah Baptist church. Rev. White comes to our city in hearty corporation with the other ministers of the city, and it is hoped that the church folk at large will come out next Tuesday evening and help to make it pleasant for the Rev. befor he returns to his old home in Oklahoma. FOR RENT----Furnished Apartment for two gentle men. Call at FOR RENT. Five-room, Modern Cottage on East Santa Barbara street. Nicely furnished, including PIANO, by HENDERSON REALTY CO. Tel. South 871. Mr. Drew, the colored runner of the University of Southern California, ran away from his competitors in the 100 and 220 yard dashes last Monday, winning his races in splendid time. If I were asked who are the workers of the world I should without reflection answer the negro women. On Sunday they begin the duties of the week by attending service at the different churches, and perhaps any other service either fraternal or social that invites or solicits their attention, then there comes the Monday morning rush, for it is then that she really begins her week's work, which means that she must hustle and rustle until Saturday night for, far too often the husbandman is out of a job or his income is too small to keep up the current expenses of the home. Then there is the other woman whose ambition runs in the business channel; which means that she must be misunderstood, hampered at every turn because of prejudices entertained by the narrow minded of the race. And yet with these and other impediments of even more serious nature the negro woman toils on hopeful all the way—with almost god-like self restraint she faces and withstands the abuses of the Caucasian race hater; and patiently overlooks and forbears with the shortcomings of her own men. And yet without fear of contradiction I feel safe in saying that she is the foundation of the home the power that operates the church, stimulates social development, and creates and directs nearly every commercial enterprise of recognition and value. 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. BUSYV, Secy Notes From Phillips Chapel C. M. E. Church. Look out for the big "Feast in the Wilderness." at Phillips chapel C. M. E. Church, 1406 Newton street, Thursday evening, March 19. An old time feast and jubilee singing. To miss it means regre admission 10c. Supper 25c. Given by the Seventeen: Club. MRS. L STORRS, CAPTAIN REV S L HARRIS, PASTOR Our Second Quarterly meeting conference will be held at Phillips chapel, C. M. E. Church, 1406 Newton street, March 22-23. Dr. James A. Stout, C. E., will preach at 11 a. m. Dr. A. C. Caldwell or Santa Monica will preach at 3 p.m., and the P. E. at 7.45 p. m. We invite the ministers and the general public to worship with us Sunday at 3 p. m. Sunday, the 23rd That will be the last quarter be fore the annual conference, which meets in El Paso, Texas, April 15 1914. Come and hear these great preachers and this fine choir, which charm all who hear them. S. L. HARRIS, Pastor. Horse and Buggy For Sale CHEAP FOR CASH! Apply to J. N. LITTLEJOHN 1597 West 36th Place G DRUG CO RYAL STORE -all lines lead to our store. EASTER NOVELTIES. TION DRUGGIST. Free Delivery. Eastern Ave. C. J. Studler, Prop "MOTHER" ZION'S NEW HOME Progress of Well Known Religious Corporation in New York. The corporation of the Mother A. M. E. Zion church has purchased the building 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 have a seating capacity of from twelve to fifteen hundred, and the members of the famous old Mother Zion will have one of the most PETER H. HARRIS beautiful edifices 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 Rev. J. W. Brown, formerly of Rochester, and his able staff 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 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. It was rebuilt in 1820. The first annual conference was organized in 1821, and the church 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 Eight-ninth street. The present membership is about 900. There is no doubt that the glad tidings of its advancement will be heralded 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 C. Groce, Andrew Mead, James E. Nickson, Alonzo A. Rives, William H. DeKalb, R. Herbert Bortter, Marcus Baker, Louis M. Fenderson and James Chase. Mme. Minnie Johnson is organist and directress. The late E. V. C. Eato was for thirty-five years a member of the board of trustees. THE ARMSTRONG LEAGUE. Richmond (Va.) Chapter Honors Memory of Hampton Institute's Founder. The Richmond (Va.) chapter of the Armstrong league held interesting exercises at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Richmond Sunday afternoon. Feb. 1. The occasion was the annual celebration of "Armstrong day" in honor of General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, founder of the Hampton Institute. The principal address was delivered by the Hon. R. C. Stearnes, state superintendent of public schools. Short addresses extolling the life and character of General Armstrong were made by Dr. J. A. C. Chandler, superintendent of the Richmond public schools; Hon. H. C. Pollard, city attorney, and the Rev. R. O. Johnson pastor of the Moore Street Baptist church. The officers of the Richmond chapter of the Armstrong league are William D. Jones, president; H. C. Mundin, treasurer, and Miss W. I. Brooks secretary. W. D Daveport was chairman of the committee of arrangements 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-Americans. 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 annual convention of the fraternity will be held at the seat of the Theta chapter in Chicago for three days beginning Monday, Dec. 28. Henry Lake Dickerson of Ohio is president of the fraternity, and Roscoe W. Ross of Cornell university is the secretary. Big Trades Union Organized in Paris The trades union organized by colored men in Paris the latter part of January is said to have a membership of over 10.000. The object of the union is to resist the efforts of the white workmen, who are claimed to be attempting to prevent the colored men from getting an increase in pay. W. H. GUEST, P. D. 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DELU MUTILATI MI Staple Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables Before Going Elsewhere PHONE WEST 4626 TTI -- TAILOR Bored Boys Friend W South Broadway Funeral Service Chapel and Private Rooms Free well in apartments, flats, hotels, or where is insufficiency at the time of death. Mr. or Mrs. J. S. normally supervise all funeral arrangements and are only half the charges of the undertaker in your control by the Funeral Trust. TELEPHONE OAKLAND 4045, OAKLAND which makes the undertaker necessary LIUS S. GODEAU S. F. 210 Webster St., Oakland S. F. 827 Figueroa St., Los Angeles "NOT IN THE TRUST" O. PENN Meat Market Chezpest Choice Fresh Meats, Bacon, Wholesale and Retail 1540 Filmore Street Phone West 4626 ENDORSED BY THE EAGLE CLUB To the Well Dressed Men Who Know the Value of Being Up-to-Date To the 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 St. San Francisco TILATED M. R. TOP, LOOK, LISTEN WASH Your Family Washing 500 Done For Nicie Laundry has changed hands and will be run as Laundry under the name of the NEW PROCESS WET WASH. As our aim is to protect your hea- th and sterilization in doing your laundry work, we ugeia as more befitting to represent our purpose themes by scientific process, safeguarding you ag- ages. We respectfully solicit your trade and wi- se. Kindly give us a trial and be convinced. PROCESS LAUNDRY CO. Bakeside 1218 2932 Popiar St. 6669 H. Tsuyu The Hygienic Laundry has changed hands and will be run as a first class Wet Wash Laundry under the name of the NEW PROCESS LAUNDRY CO. WET WASH. As our aim is to protect your health through cleanliness and sterilization in doing your laundry work, we selected the name of Hygiene as more befitting to represent our purpose. We sterilize laundry facilities, sanitize clothes, and control infectious diseases. We respectfully solicit your trade and will give the best of service. Kindly give us a trial and be convinced. NEW PROCESS LAUNDRY CO. WET WASH Phone Lakeside 1218 2932 Popiar St, Oakland STREET, Near Laguna SAN FRANCISCO es and Gent's Suits Cleaning. Pressing, Dye and Repairing Guaranteed Satisfactory TO Good NEW a 1591 POST STREET, Near Laguna SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Ladies and Gent's Suits Cleaning. Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing Guaranteed Satisfactory ATING AND ATHLETIC SHOP Phone Oakland 4052 North Street, Near Clay OAKLA HENDERSON UNDERTAKER GRAPH AVENUE. OAK Telephone Oakland 1878. Market and Express Storage RATE SHIPPERS TO ALL POINT also dealers in Hardware Tinware, Granite, Etc. re, 930 Seventh St. Bet. M. and 1325. R. G. MA RQUARDT, MGR. RENOVATING Chas. J. Braun Mattress Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MATTRESSES AND COUCHES es Stretched. 1275 Seventh DRINK THE BEST Golden West Lager B SOLD BY ALL DEALERS CHANCELLOR RICHMOND, SPORTING AND ATHLETIC SHOPPE Phone Oakland 4052 530 12th Street, Near Clay OAKLAND, CAL. J. E. HENDERSON UNDERTAKER 2307 TELEGRAPH AVENUE. OAKLAND, CAL. Telephone Oakland 1878. Market and Express Storage Co. CUT RATE SHIPPERS TO ALL POINTS EAST Also dealers in Hardware Tinware, Granite, Etc., Etc. Office and Sfoore, 930 Seventh St. Bet. Market and Myrtle Phone Oakland 1325. R. G. MA RQUARDT, MGR., Oakland, Cal. Phone Oak 2277 RENOVATING Res. Oak. 6238 Chas. J. Braun Mattress Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MATTRESSES AND COUCHES Wire Mattresses Stretched. 1275 Seventh St., Oakland Golden West Lager Beer the leaders in style and artistic furnishiware Harris & Frank rank pre-eminent. in business this firm is one of the most four shoes sewed, nailed, etc., at reasonablerhoe Hospital, 5528 Central Ave. 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. Have your shoes sewed, nailed, etc., at reasonable rate, Harry Goldberg Shoe Hospital, 5528 Central Ave. Phone West 6669 STEN! g 50c Sack be run as a first class NEW PROCESS LAUN- your health through work, we selected the r purpose. We steri- g you against conta- dade and will give the advice. RY CO. WET WASH opiar St, Oakland H. Tsuyuki, Proprieto Cosmopolitan Dyeing and Cleaning Works FRANCISCO, CAL. ressing, Dyeing factory VIS VE C SHOPPE DREIER & NEVIS LESTER MAPP PROPRIETOR OAKLAND'S EXCLUSIVE HARRIS AND FRANK Goods Called For and Delivered GOLDEN STATE LODGE'S ANNIVERSARY A grand reception in honor of the thirty-fourth anniversary of Golden State Lodge No. 2007, G. U. O. of O. F., was held at Scottish Rite Hall, Sutter street and Van Ness avenue, on Tuesday, March 3rd, that brought happiness to many ranging from the younger set to that composed of "Admission by invitation," 8:30. Mr. H. E. Taylor, grand marshal of the day, decorated the Brothers of the Order in full regalia and at 9 o'clock marched in the hall, followed by the members of the San Francisco Patriarch, who was received with honors. The members of the Order formed a circle, but was called to order. It was a pleasant surprise to find the San Francisco banner club had foremend a similar circle on the stage and was awaiting the opportunity to greet them. A banner artistically designed and of sufficient beauty was presented to Golden State lodge from the San Francisco banner club by Mrs. Martha Wilson. The banner was received by Col. A. Dumas Jones, who responded with much praise to the San Francisco banner club, and success to Mrs. Wilson, who presented the banner for the club to Golden Gate Lodge No. 2007 on the occasion presented the first banner to this lodge over thirty years ago. It was destroyed by fire during the earthquake and fire of San Francisco in 1906. Captain A. Strathr of the San Francisco Patriarch saluted Col- onel Jones, received his orders, drilled his company to the south side of the hall and broke ranks. The members of the order marched to the ante-room and disbanded. Mr. G. F. York, floor manager, who was very economical with his time and more liberal with his whistle, look to the Orpheum orchestra, which was selected to entertain for the occasion. The grand march was led by Mr. W. A. Butler and Miss E. Clayton, when the most fashionable costumes of the season were on display. Ideal weather prevailed which assisted in the evening outing. Everyboddy enjoyed themselves in dancing until a late hour, with refreshments claiming its share of attention, they departed to their homes overjoyed. Much credit is due Mr. A. P. Alberga, chairman of the committee, who spared neither time nor money in making the affair a success. DIRECTORY FOR OUR ENTERTAINERS "Casino Sextette"—Jackson brothers, Ross, Gray, Black and Bryant are at the Casino Cafe. Tuxedo Five—Powers, Robinson, Hicks, Richie and Stewart at Fairmount. Orient Trio—Payne, Wilson and Donaldson at Murrays Cafe. At Lester Social Club—Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Prince. M. & M. Four—Harris brothers, 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 Joyner at St. Francis Club, which has been remodeled, where Bob Brown and Thomas. Foster continue to make things pleasant for their COURT VINDICATES DAVIS. Indictment Against Noted Georgia Odd 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 stet to be entered. In signing "the order of nolle 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. Gore, for trial in this case from term to term without avail. There never was a time when the defendant could have been convicted un- [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. 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 noile prosequil 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 try 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. Slms, 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. E. W. Johnson, G. L. P. Talafero, A. R. Robinson and W. A. Creditt, Philadelphia; J. C. Jackson, Jenkinstown; 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. C. Love will preside. my MUTILATED PAGE | CANNOT BE IMPROVED | ibe eyavaeeee pisodes The ignorance of the law ex- cuses no man. Ignorance is hated by God next to sin and some of the greatest crimes of the ages are the result of ignorance. Then why should a woman who can speak but one language talk enough for two? No one can tell what a day will bring forth or a night, either. Many a man thinks he is in a hole when he is only in a rut. Rev. R. W. Johnson has been confined to his bed for a few days, but he is much improved. Rev. Dyatt is preparing for a iair soon. Rev. Matt. 5. Hughes will speak for him one evening during the fair. Rey. Dunean will preach Sun- day at Scott Chapel at 11 o’ciock His subject will be ——- — There will be no services at any of. the churches Sunday night. a8 all are going out to hear Dr. Booker T. Washington AML roads will lead to the High School Sunday night to hear Ue a transier east. A chorus of 30 voices, Jed by” Urei. Williams Reynold, will sing, You must not fail te hear then, \dmission free. Miss Gladys Harris is in charge of the decorations. Green and white will he the colors. ~ let us wear the green Many are coming over from Las An geles. Get your transier east te High School. Mr. Wesley Williams, a colored lad in the Examiner contest, was running eighth this week. with a glorious chance of climbing. Mr Williams deserves credit and as- sistance A LETTER TO J A LETTER TO J. D. REYNOLDS. The Amsterdam News, ane. No. 17 WEST 1357» STREET AS, Je Ds Soeaotaa, fo bog to acknowlodge rocotpt of your ser book, oatitind "Zine sn tha raea problem,” and there Ato tensona to taliava that if you follow printing the gerap book in told type on timely toptee, auch a are shorn ia Tho copy abuitteds go that ang ordinary Saa"or sone Sin proftst tis uitiaate gature of your pabiication : ‘ fo ar intvod plad to be the rociptont of zour goartogios ant forsonat n tonst for those of rafinad theto for 2004 fotos tures tot “niga” sure clear eulliag and in due tine tie public GHEY oniueiy ante the tip fro dona 3. 1 aa octane La dasirable, 1 19 yourn to compand Rao etfutly youre, AMSTERDAM NEMS 209. <c0.. [a ee wea, (J denon ne thtor em fee tie. elle i AE aT 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 thei: children there without having the encounter of hauling them up- stairs in the crowd. This new annex also contains one of the most unique china, glassware and kitchen utensil department in the city. ‘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. PASADENA. BAKERSFIE LD: The Eagle man on his semi-oc- casional visit to the oil city last week found everything moving on the even tenor of its way. We were congratulated on all sides by the great service of the Eagle to the community, and we ar- ranged to, in the near future, de- liver a lecture on behalf of this publication. The people of Kern county are strong for the Eagle and we appreciate their support. Not only among our own peos ple but the best of the opposite race say to us that they appreciate merit and that the Eagle is worthy of the support of all the people egardless of race or condition Among those whom have al- ways been iriends of our people and who always give them due recognition are the Hon, Mr. Jas- tro of the Kern County Land Company; Hon, FH, Hall, the leading candidate for governor on the democratic ticket; Sheritf Ba- ker, and many other of the lead- ing white citizens Among the’ enterprising anc progressive citizens of our ows race who are making Dakerstield at good place to live in are E,W \inters, HE. Simpson. 1S Housten, Rev, J. W. Price, Joh Rinkney, Charles Ankrum, Mr. Ruson, -Majer West, Frank | Washington and many others. Fhe organizations are doing sively, the chirches are broad: gauged and abreast with the times, Ameng the women Misses Simpsons. Mrs, Pearl Winters Mrs. SE, Dyson, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Reese. Mrs. Price and others are keeping up the representation of the fair sex and doing their part for the continued progress of our Bakers field citizenship. Jo Some Patriots Who Have Jone mn by 3. B. Bass) a, It’s a good thing for L’Ouverture that he died when he did: ‘This age is no time for a Warrior Kid, His wonderful conquests, his great battle lines Would now be hailed with : ‘*Back to the Mines !”” I fear that our Toussant—were he to return And try with his sword our country to free Would have to go after it hammer and tongs By handling recruits and singing swan songs. 2, It’s a good thing for Douglass, too, he isn’t here now, With his glowing head of silver and magnificent brow. If he were Minister to Hayti he'd not hold his job— 'Twould be segregation at Washington or his political shroud. Things were so different in years long agoi They used to appreciate manhood ; but now—the closed door! \ He'd find but few of those that he had led. So I guess that our Douglass had better stay dead. (3) It’s a good thing for Bruce that he died long ago, For his statecraft now wouldn't have any show. It is true, lots of coin by freedmen has been spent — But the wiser ones got it and spent every cent. C. H. J. Taylor, too, would starve if he came back to earth For the present powers shy at real worth. They were lucky ‘‘old timers,’’ who were here and made good, And I don’t think they’d want to come back if they could. \Poltlh, a 4 i om > ‘es ! ie 9 2 BiG ey cs s met & wag if Oe ee ee : ey. ‘ ae a Sage agaake p—4: eee a, one e 3 aS Wi Saee a aN er ? aa ae ae ws aries! [ae ee NS pes ae BUSS pee : 2S cn. eee aceite {Ee Rc: CR ee Maes Ny. Pe eee aa) aR as ce rue se Mr, Howard 2. Drew of the University of Southern California will have another opportunity. to distinguish himself Saturday. in the meet between the University of California and theUniversity vf Southern California. The bo A. Giants are again in the limelight, playing a number of the around town teams W. Naughton, the great om writer of Friseo, died at his home} Mr last week. Tor s¢ vest Ie \ Cuban player has been en-ls 4, rolled in the Los Angeles team for Jeousi a tryout, Up to this time he has] 1156 . ade good. Heig a” OP PTE * ¢- | aaa aaaaennannnnninnnnnnn ad ‘caecenmnmnne nee ene THE BROADWAY DEPAI Where Beauty and Convenience | It is always holiday at the Broad ie each commercial day of the y the suggestions for economical housek | which make it look like a holiday all 1 THE BROADWAY DEPARTMEN$ STORE Where Beauty and Convenience Mingles/ With Economy It is always holiday at the Broadway. Yhe great crowds that gather each commercial day of the year atf his store along with the suggestions for economical housekeeping fare some of the things which make it look like a holiday all the yaar 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 mone comes too poor nor too rich to be served at every counter afhd department with that ae courteous treatment that pervades ofver all Why They Lead inf Style Because their buyers visit New York thrce times a year, hence they are ready with the latest cuts, MBhades and French touches Just a little ahead of the general ordg@f of things, \ colored Jad named Bluitt of the L.A. high school is doing ex- cellent in athletic activities: W. Barker, the young colored sprinter from Pomona, won in a walk in the 440-gard dash last Saturday at) the Manual Arts high sehe al. With about six com: petitors against him he led all the tate Mr. Andrews. a young man who jor seven years held a position as postal clerk in Atlanta. Ga.. has come-to-try our city to live. He is making his home with his cousin, Mrs, Daiky Wilson of 1150 |Normandie/ avenue, Pico eights. iE ‘ohio: Zeerwre eran. Notice to All Colored Property Owners : Telephone me wheh your FIRE INSURANCE will expire and I will renew it in any Company you may desire. } will allow you 5 per cent. discount Cail Main 5429, or Call at 412 Germain Bldg. . 224 South Spring Street SIDNEY; P. DONES Real Estate Fire insurance Notary Public eee ee BUTTERICK PATTERNS R. & G. CORSETS The 12th Street Store N. W. Cor. 12th and Central Ave. “Unper New Manacement” Central Avenue’s Bargain Center that gives a “Money Back Guarantee with Every Purchase, Phone 23756 \ 125 Central Avenue “Yours to Please, The 12th St. Store” ae Telephone South 7553 Tes. 1519 Newton 8 Home 20+ : Wm. A. and Arthur Grosser—Florists Froptietors of FERNDALE NURSERY Floral Designs a Specialty POR ALL OCcasIONS i 1408-16 Central Avenue TO BE NICELY DRESSED And Have a Good Look, You Must Have . ‘ Your Clothes Made at Sam Cook's Don’t worry. Our cleaning and Pressing is of the Highest Grade. We Make Your Old Clothes Look Like New. Like to order they are made. We are making Tailing Suite from $15.00 up. Gur'work is very Good Everybody saye so. | 1314 Central Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. EYEMODY BROW New and Second Hand Furniture . BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED AYERS BROTHERS Hhone South Upenterus. | 2627 Central Avenue ee eyes ee | E. E. ANDREWS Dry Goods, Furnishings = We Duplicate Any Price Made Hardware, Paints, Oil... : on the same class of Goods... [s™ 1791 Wi JEFFERSON = 3x Howard Shoe Store Fite Shoes and Shoe Repairing 1601 W. Jefferson Street age Beep e ea eee ‘The New Idea Bakery 420 Edst Fifth Street Bakery Goods | Fresh. Pastry Our assorted Cakes and Pies ure a little better and Cheaper We can afford thisgbecause we do our own baking For Parties and {Weddings Try Our Cakes, Home A5018 Good Hive Quick Service Main 3625 Pacific Clothes Cleaning Works SUITS $1.00 UP 2358 East Ninth Street i Los Angeles, California | GW. DANSON | 1403 Mateo Street Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Notions NEW AIDEA PATLERNS. with cutting diagram and seam allowance EER SIDER BARSERY Be Sohne oS ; oe ° Third Anniversary Good values given, worthy of our three years of progress. We are selling everything helow cosf. Beautiful Silk and Madrass Ladies Sbirt Waiste, extra value from 50 cents up. Dainty Aprons and Work Aprens, Also Hosiery, Ladies’ an) Gents’ Silk and Lisle, from 19¢ Special Men's Work Shirts from ic up. Men’s Gloves from Se up to $1.50. Our Dress Making and Tailoring Department. Ladies’ Eve- ning Gowns and Coats. j 411 East 7th Street é MRS, NINA E, THOMAS Farwell Bros <“"& h See a): Watchmakers. Satsang) a ME \e SD) i om Ps and Jewelers rn ID 12th and Central Ave Los Angeles, © Watches accurately repained at | moderate prices. Diamondsre-set caersren | ALONG CENTRAL AVENUE ® Mrs. Tennabaum has the latest and best. e Schneider & Schultz, German winery products and distilspure wines and brandies, 2056 Santa Fe avenue. Satisfaction, service ang style in cloaks and suits at the Sample Suit Shop, 326 W. 7th stregt. Farwell Bros., at 12th gnd Central, will test your eyes, fit your glasses and furnish your Christmas jewelry. ; 3 Se | ‘2 TAGIETY TN GENERAL Pr me Sa j et. Oe { Cot et ae §:. ae, j pb Le o bis “< eh & ee ee aoe si Ge gz i) ae bee i eh ae: 5k PE te eee i | Vn ieees Ak 7 is Bl % ee” ¥ iE j ee A ee a a 4 E toe a! as ee at ee i" Pa ; & A magnificent reception was accorded the G. A. R. and Span- ish-American \Var Veterans. at their palatial quarters in the Hall of Records, set aside and appor- tioned to them by the county The Otis Camp (colored) was present and created much senti ment and enthusiasm with their program and courtesy. Among the participants was .\tty. W. 0. Tyler, who delivered a splendid address, The result of the rally for the Y. M,C. A. Sunday is being felt by the way the good people oi Los Angeles are responding te the appeal. Prof. Greene appears highly pleased at the results The Faben Phi Fraternity an- nounces their next social event on Easter Monday, April 13, 1914, in Blanchard Hall. Invitstions will follow this an nouncement. ‘The affair will be a Character Ball and the young fa- dies and gentlemen are already choosing, planning and devising tasty characters from history, fic- tion, and mythology as their own The colors of the Fraternity are purple and gold. A beautiful pur- ple ribbon will be awarded the young lady presenting the most artistic female character and a gold ribbon will be presented the gentlemen for the most artistic male character. This affair promises to eclipse all previous affairs given by this well-known fraternity. (Signed) E. H. Russell, Chairman Executive Com Chief Sam and his followers who are African-bound, instead of setting sail for the marvelous Gold Coast spoken of, are jour- neying to Portland, Maine, to have the ship overhauled. Just leave it to Sam and the whole crew will need overhauling in a few more days THE EAST EIGHTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday Schoo] at 10 a.m, Mr. _W. J. Thompson, Superintendent, Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor; subject, “‘The Wild Olive MUTILATED PAGE In an address in New York City, Dro WE. 1. Dubois, in naming treatment of the negro problem, which promisés the best solution, said: “There are. three things to do, viz: You must treat the colored man as. you ‘would wish to be treated if you were colored: you must give him the ballot; you must educate him.” Thus Dr. Dubois asks the Ameri- can people ty practice the golden rile, te give also te the negro the means of political seli-defense (for stich is the ballet), and do their duty to him as -«< backward citizen, by advancing his intelli- gence through ample educational incilities. “This is not asking too much, ‘The demand has an. ine creasing mumber of advocates anong the best classes of our white American fellow-citizens in all sections of our country Orestes Zamor was elected to the Haytian presidency last week by the Haytian Congress with a vote of 93 out of a total vote oi 103. ‘That was very decisive and puts the revolution happily at an end for the present. Zamor was formerly governor of the north- crn department’ of Hayti, and seems to be capable of holding the office of president. Sannon and other aspirants will have to wait for other opportunities to secure the honor. The marines of warships of several nations who had been landed in Hayttan ports for the protection of for- cigners and the commercial inter- ests of those nationalities are go- ing back to their ships, since the fires of the revolution are appar- ently dying down. The mercurt- al temperament of Haytians can not be said to be characteristic- ally negro temperament, where he governs: but the Haytian tem- perament is tropical, for it is no worse in Hayti than in all those South American and Central American small countries of white populations which lie with- in the hot tropical zone. The Sojourner of Truth club will have Dr. Washington as its guest Saturday at its magnificent home on East Adams street have a slide trombone, cornet, violin, with the piano. On last Thursday evening the choir had the election of officers. Prof. Wm, Bynum was retained as out instructor. Too much cannot be said about Prof. Bynum, because he is a broad-hearted, Christian man and an instructor indeed 1. F, Anderson was elected presi- dent; W. B. Brook, Cor. See.; Mrs, Daisy Wilson, Secretary: Mrs. Wood Wilson, Treas.; Mrs. B. Brooks, Assistant Secretary: Bro. H. C. Fouse, Chaplain, The choir is playing to come before the public in the near fu- ture with « new play called “The New Minister.” On Tuesday evening, Mareh 17, the New Hope Baptist Choir will sing at the Tabernacle Bap- tist Chureh, of which Dr. J.D. Gordon, D, D., is pastor. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The Man Behind His Race. We Whave read all kinds of verse about the man who is be. hind From early morn ‘till late at nigh, until it’s almost made us Mind; ‘Till our brain goes whirling, whirl ing. and we feel about to fall. For we wonder of the many whom te pity most of all The beauties and necessities of life We searee enjoy Io reur conscience so torments us like a very naughty boy. When we sit down to the table te enjoy a hearty meal, Nive. fresh vegetables. so tempt: ing an ydou think that lift is real, Soon you'll hea rthat little con. science, for his voice yon ve learned to know, And he'll tell you of the trials of th eman behind the hoe, Or in winter when the snow and wind drives at a furious gait And yon sit down to enjoy a blaz ing fire in the grate. Ir is then your thoughts will wan der to the man behind the pick, Digging gold and coal which ven enjoy and ‘twill your con science prick But there's one whom we've for. gotten to devote a little space One who also needs our sympathy he’s the man behind his race. Leaving pleasant home and. fire. side, the proud cold world to meet The sweers and jeers he often gets are anything but sweet But he's brave and he’s unselfish with but one grand thought in view— Onward, upward to the summit, faith and prayer his strength renew. Best of all, he has the courage to stand up for the right, And to erus hthe wrong where’er it’s found and do it with a might. To encourage the old grandsires who could not keep, apace, And the rising generation to be a credit to the race. In the kindest way he tells them that they may understand That trials and success in, this world:go hand in hand. Tle must rise at ¥arly morning, sit up late at baight, Count and plan. ave and spend to make tiMipgs come, out right, i So we think one so Milipelfish ig de- serving of thi ace— Thi sbrave, noblo.n,MMfied leader —the man behMili@ his race. Eva Carter Buckner. CANNOT BE IMPROVED MINISTERS’ FEDERATION The Ministerial Federation met Tuesday morning at the Y. M. G A. building. Rev. Mr. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Watts, ad- dressed the federation upon “Christ's Method of Preaching.” Prof. Biggers will address the federation Tuesday, March 17. GONE TO HIS REWARD Mr. Alex Martin, born at Shor- terville, Ala., 1870, and died at Rarnwell, Cal, on Friday, Feb. 270 at 9a. ni. was buried in Los Angeles Monday, March 2, at 2:30, Mr, Martin was well known in Los Angeles, having lived here ionr years. He came, here from Tampay Fla, He leaves a wife and a child five months old. About four months ago Mr Martin was struck by a stranger on Main street. The stranger ap- proached him and asked him for 25 cents. Mr. Martin told the stranger that he did not have 25 cents, Mr. Martin was struck by the stranger, and it is believed that he never got over this blow Smith & Williams Co. had charge oi the funeral, Mrs. Mar- tin is pleased with the way these people handled the funeral, MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Ihe services at Mt. Zien last Sunday were very encouraging Kev. Mer. Williams preached at both services, \t the morning service he preached upon ~The Wrong Idea of Life and Its Re- sults.” MU the evening service he preached upon “The Love oi Sod as Compared with) Paren- al Love.” There were five accessions to he church during the day. The collection was good. ‘The ordi ance of baptism was celebrated a the morning service ¥ Nest! Sunday) Rev. Williams will preach at the morning. ser- Vice fram the subject: “Christ the Vanguard oi the Church.” \t the evening service Dr. Wim, Heckhamn, Field Secretary or tne National Baptist Convention, will preach, \IT members and friends ui the church are expected to be present at these services. There will he baptism at the close oi the morning service. ARCHIE J. WILLIAMS, Church Reporter. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday at New Hope was a day that the Holy Ghost- mani- fested itseli among the children oi men, It was a great day in Zion, Dr. Anderson preached one of the strongest and most power- ful sermons New Hope has ever heard Sunday morning, Dr. An- derson's Subject was: “There- fore, if any man be in Christ he is a new creature” (2 Cor. 5:17). In his discourse the doctor laid great stress on the hearts of the people that they must be bora again before they can see the kingdom of God. In the evening Dr. Anderson's subject was “God Ts Love” (1 John 4:8). He said in part “In this was manifested the love of God toward us because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world that we might live through Him. He that lov- eth not knoweth not God, for God is love.” The doctor was the master of his text. New Hope Choir. New jHope has a great choir. Sunday ‘morning and evening the choir did credit to itself. The choir as at its best. We have added ‘a violin to the choir. We Chureehes atta oho slat ie Pe pea - eee ee | ee a 3 : | ; ; a f A i a | i om T: Bac : Lf NNE UT a CUBS FP <2, FERNS Pw ANd. ye re 1° pee. ih ee Bite a pone epee MEL grees a PO a ne EE IS, a Sie | - eS” TABERNACLE BAPTISt__—§ <———————= Hepplock Street AT THE CHURCHES Rev. J. . Gordon, pastor. | seoescecoseoorersoooeseees Preaching at 11 a.m. es B. Y. P. Up 6:30 p. m. Preachingjat 7:30 p.m. MT. ZION BAPTIST NEW HOPE BAPTIST Paloma /Ave., near 16th Rev. C. I Anderson, pastor. i Preachinggat 11 a.m B. Y. P. Us, 630 p.m. Preaching?at 7:30 p. m. : A. ME. CHURCH Eighth and Towne Ave. Usual service preaching by the pastor, Dr. Gregg. fo WESLEY CHAPEL Corner Bighth and Wall Rev. Wesley E. Kurchen, pastor. ¥ - Preachingjat 11 a.m. Young Pepple’s meeting at 6:30 pom. i Preachingsat 7:30 p.m. Me ey Se aa eee : — Ss ae o ' i Poe ad ake i Seeeeaa i. ‘ Peete ie? Fo a =: eo ae ; 2 ete ae 5 eae NS ae See 4 , a ae oo ee ae ee 4 F ‘ea es fi * . ce i NS 4 og eS ee ee oe Sees Rev. J. L, McCoy, Pastor of the Second Baptisi Church. greater activfty, a number of con versions werg obtained and added to the church The choirjunder the able lead- ership of Atty. Jones. is lending invaluable sérvice to the church Under the! present progressive administratidn, the hope long en- tertained by} the members may without a doubt be realized—a new church.! ' f } § . GS / cin. AT THE CHURCHES POOSESoooroserooreseoroees MT. ZION BAPTIST Third and Stephenson Ave. Rev. 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. Rev. N. Greggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a, m Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m: ~ A very successftl revival has just closed at the Second Baptist Church on Maple avenue, of which Rev. J. L. McCoy is past tor. Assisted in a highly apreci- able manner by Rev. A. C. Wil- liams, the pastor of Mt, Zion Raptist Church and a creditable acquisition to the ministry of the city, the revival bore much fruit. Resides arousing the church to Dr. Washington at Wesley Chapel Last Monday Evening Dr. Washington Makes Great Speech --- --- --- MUTILATED PAGE Dr. Washing Makes Gr THE MAN OF THE HOUR "God works in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps upon the sea and rides upon the storm." Perhaps to greater evidence has ever been manifested in and through any human leader of any race or of any people that he had stamped upon him the divine approval of the great hand of the Deity, in modern times, than that which is being demonstrated through the works of Dr. Booker T. Washington in the United States and the world. In all ages of "the world's history of God," when He has designed to work great changes in dispensations, in nations, in kingdoms, and empires he has always done so through some humble individual who was wholly without a reputation, and one who simply became-mighty and great in the thing to be done. If we should take the time to search the pages of history from the earliest period down to the present time we would find that the world's greatest changes, discoveries, and inventions have, without a single exception, been brought about through the instrumentalities of men who were without a noted ancestry. And our own Booker T. Washington is no exception to his predecessors in this great historic category. Indeed, he was as poor and as insignificant as the lowest, and he has by his own efforts attained to heights (when all things have been considered) as lofty as the highest of them; and he has not yet completed his 40 year period of history in his career. Indeed we may say truthfully he is only in the intancy of his well chosen work. [Name] Son's Law of Compensation has ailed to be impressed with the compelling strength of its logic. The people of Los Angeles have recently had the privilege of hearing a distinguished representative of the Negro race discuss the status of the Negro and the conditions under, which his final emancipation is to be worked out. "Booker Washington's mission in life is to point out to members of his own race the principle underlying real success. He is doing it with a persistency, courage and intelligence that challenge admiration from every man or woman who has sense enough and heart enough to realize that the world has been applying false standards of manhood and womanhood. "The child of the black man is forced to face a heartless and cruel MUT Let us pause for a moment and ask ourselves the question: What is really and truly his mission and in what class does he belong? The world has had its great individual philosophers, educators, reformers, and its active operators who have distinguished themselves as having been truly great in many ways, and along many lines, of the great needs of human uplift and expansion. But when they have attempted to enlarge their fields of activity and to combine their talents to do greater work, they have made wretched failures. The writer is of the opinion that when Dr. Washington's mission and work shall have been fully understood and defined, that he will be placed where he rightly belongs, in a class to himself. In many respects he reminds us of the Christ of God. It is said of the Christ, "He was in the world and the world knew him not." Dr. Washington has been at his work for lo, these many years, but it is only in the last few years that he is becoming so well and favorably known to his brethren. "He came unto his own and they would not receive him." But it has been characteristic of him in all of his travails, just as has been in our city in his recent visit to us, he has been received and introduced by the white race and people. If we call him a diplomat a race man, a statesman, an orator, and educator, etc., he is all of these and more. We reprint the following editorial which appeared in the daily Tribune of our city "Leading a Race Out of De- pression "No one who has read Emer- distinction. There is no getting away from it except through the slow spiritual culture of both races that must finally destroy false values, break down prejudice and set up a justice that can stand the light of a God-crowned reason. "The colored boy or girl often finds the conditions of success pitiless and cruel. Either he will give way to discouragement or he will begin and keep up to the end a heroic struggle of the kind that develops the very best sort of manhood and finally overcomes by dint of real worth. In doing that he is lifting up a race and leading it out of the bondage of limitation. "This process may be a long one, but the law of compensation is as certain as any law of mathematics. Measured as God meas- ILATED Los Angeles, Cal., March 21, 1914 ures men, it is, in the final analysis, with the race as with the individual. The energy exerted in overcoming a handicap develops the true mettle, hardens the fiber and becomes a permanent possession. It is only discouragement and surrender that can keep a man or a race down. A black skin may be the original cause of the discouragement, but it is not and can not be the true cause of failure under any true standard." The above is only one of many similar editorials which have appeared in our city papers edited by white editors during Dr. Washington's itineracy in Los Angeles and Southern California. And also we will invite you to think for a moment of the magnificent introductions he has received from school and college professors, in the presence of their students. The writer heard him introduced as a great leader of great race. The mind and heart and the life of Dr. Washington has been so very well prepared for his work that notwithstanding the fact his stay with us was protracted, his audiences became more and more enthusiastic at each gathering to the close of his itineracy in the community. It is to be hoped that during the itineracy of Dr. Washington in the Southland that all of the pessimists, doubters, and grumblers went out to char him. If they did, we well know many of them must have become converted to the fact that Dr. Washington is the man of the hour. Many of them have repeatedly said of him many careless things, and they have thrown many stumbling stones in his pathway. But if doubting Thomas himself had been here and heard him he would have cried out, "My Lord and My God." Let us take fresh courage, and renew our covenants with God, and with each other, and continue our journey with new vigor. E. E. HENDERSON. IOWA NEGROES ORGANIZE COLLEGE FRATERNITY Iowa City, Iowa (Special.) The dream of the oldest living negro alumnus of the State University of Iowa was realized on Saturday, March 7, 1914, by the organization in Iowa City of a college men's fraternity composed exclusively of negro students and graduates of the state university. The name of this new fraternity is Kappa Alpha Nu and is a branch of the national organization of the same name and which was founded at the University of Indiana in the year 1910 and has for its purpose the creating of a social center for the negro men in attendance upon northern colleges and universities where the great majority of the students are of the Caucasian race. Prof. E. W. Diggs, superintendent of negro schools of Vincetnnes, Indiana, founder and the present Grand Polemarch of the national grand chapter, assisted by Wm. J. Prince, formerly of Coin, Iowa, but at present a student in the University of Illinois, and Lieutenant Grand Strategus of the national grand chapter, and Paul W. Kane, a student in the University of Indiana and a charter member of the national grand chapter, were present and inaugurated the new chapter, which is the fourth in existence, and is therefore named the Delta chapter, the other three bing Alpha chapter in the University of Indiana, at Bloomington; Beta chapter, in the University of Illinois, at Champaign, and Gamma chapter, composed of the negre college alumni of Indianapolis. Ind. FOOD IS HIGHER by Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington, March 10—Just about one year ago the Democratic party pledged its faith and its sacred honor that it would reduce the high cost of living, which it promised to cut down through its own legislation. Says the Bureau of Labor Statistics in a report just issued: "Comparing retail prices on December 15, 1913, with prices on the same date in 1912, twelve of the fifteen articles for which quotations are given were higher and three were lower." Thus potatoes, "the poor man's food," had advanced 43.7 per cent; fresh eggs had gone up 21.9 per cent; pork, beef, fowls, milk and lard all had risen; and only sugar, butter and flour showed even slight declines. And as with foodstuffs, so with clothing—prices are rising, instead of falling. "Shoes," said the Democrats, "would be cheaper, yet now comes warning from the manufacturers that 'ten dollar shoes' may be expected in the near future, and those who can not afford them may go barefoot. Yet, despite the 'magnificent work' of the State Department, France, Germany and Russia imposed a duty of 40 to 60c a pair on American shoes, as against 20 to 25 cents on shoes imported by those countries from England." In these two citations alone may be found sufficient reason for the Democrats to make President Wilson personally the main issue in the coming Congressional campaign. They cannot "point with pride" to a reduction in the cost of living. MORE WHITES THAN BLACKS N. Y. Times Table Shows Large Number of Unqualified Males Among the Caucasians From Representative Towner's report on the bill providing for a Federal inquiry into the causes of illiteracy, in which is included the declaration that there are "2,273,603 illiterate males of 21 years and over in the United States, enough to determine any national election at any period in our history," the conclusion would naturally be drawn that a new and highly disquieting condition had arisen in the nation. Such is not the case. The census figures show that the number of white and black illiterates in the United States had decreased substantially between 1900 and 1910, a decrease that is expected to continue during the present decade. The figures showing the total number of illiterates and their percentage of the whole population are: Illiterates over 10 years of age in 1900, whites 3,200,746 6.2 per cent; in 1910, 3,184,954 5 per cent; colored, in 1900, 2,853,194, 44.5 per cent; in 1910, 2,228,087, 30.4 per cent. Moreover, how many of Mr. Towner's, 2,273,603 male illiterates of voting age have the ballot? A large proportion of them must be colored in the South who are barred from the polls and hence cannot "determine any national election." GIRL PAYS BIGGEST IN COME TAX Oklahoma City.—Sarah Rector, the 10-year-old negro girl in Eastern Oklahoma, will pay the largest federal income tax of any Race Notes and Current Topics --- person in this state. A conservative estimate of Sarah's net income in excess of the $3,000 exemption is $100,000 yearly. The tax on the income of this size is 4 per cent, or a total of $4,000. The tax itself is so large that it would be subject to income tax were it an income. But there are further complications. Sarah has about $40,000 of the money loaned out at eight per cent interest. This means an annual income of $4,000. This is an income that is being earned by the original income from oil royalties, and a legal question has been raised whether or not this secondary income is subject to tax during the same year that the $100,000 is taxed. It is quite probable that Sarah's income will be much greater than $100,000 as big oil wells are being brought in on her farm every month. It is expected that by the end of the year her income will have reached $150,000, in which event her income tax would be $6,000 instead of $4,000. AFRICAN SHIP SAILS Curityba Chartered by Chief Sam Leaves for Portland En Route to the Gold Coast. After nearly a month's delay, "Chief Sam," the leader of a "Back-to-Africa" movement to start a colony on the Gold Coast, finally gave the order to get started late Friday afternoon and the steamship Curityba cast off at Erie Basin, Brooklyn for the long voyage. The Curityba will first put in at Portland, Me., to be overhauled, after which the sail across the ocean for the promised land will begin. All on board are colored except the captain, who is James Mackenzie and the engineer, Ira Benford. The colonists are all shareholders in "Chief Sam's" Amn Trading Company, which concern has sold them shares in parcels of land on the Gold Coast, at $25 apiece. Here they expect to have an Elysium all their own. The passengers are all from Oklahoma and other Southwestern States. When the Curityba cast off a crowd of women were on the pier to bid the colonists farewell. The faith in "Sam" has been rudely shaken in some of his followers since the denial that British authorities in Africa that he was the holder of any land on the Gold Coast or that he was even a chieftain. The Wesley Chapel Literary Society was entertained Tuesday evening with a debate between Messrs. Jas. Williamson and Bert McDonald upon the subject, "Resolved. That capital punishment should be abolished." Mr. Williamson was the victor. MR. AND MRS. NOAH D. THOMPSON ENTERTAIN DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, THE PULPIT AND THE PRESS AT THE COZY DEN. One of the most beautiful and most sensibly arranged social affairs was given last Monday complimentary to Dr. Washington, ng and rent Topics the city's honored guest, by Mr. and Mrs. Noah D. Thompson at the Cozy Den. To begin with, the Den is one of the most beautiful little cafe villas owned and operated by colored people on the Atlantic or Pacific, and in keeping the with the definition of the ocean's name upon whose border it rests; under the management of Mrs. Daniel Adams, it is one of those quiet little spots where beauty is linked with dignity and harmony reigns supreme. But upon this special occasion the little spot was especially pretty, because the master's hand seemed to have exercised special skill in arrangement. The guests, composed of the ministers of the city and the two newspaper editors, assembled on the first floor or saloon in pleasant chat, until the order came to come up higher, and after mounting a short flight of stairs sat down to refreshments that would charm the most fastidious in taste. Dr. Washington was charmed with the affair and said that he had seen nothing in the States to surpass, the scene. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson deserve high praise and commendation for the standard set by them on this occasion. MR. S. COLE Who is starting in on a six months' term on the Federal jury. Mr. Cole is a race man and active in lines of endeavr that means race uplift The Missionary Society of the Second Baptist Church meets second and fourth Thursdays at 1 o'clock p. m., at Second Baptist Church, Maple avenue.. Mrs. W. J. DAVIS, Pres. Address, 176 Utah St. Tel. Boyle 2660 Mrs. J. E. WILLIAMS, Sec' The colored citizens of Bakersfield are contemplating a prosperous season. All indications point to the same. It is well that all sides are seeing to it that a full registration is gained all over the state. It means that the people are waking up and will vote to put the state again on a sound basis. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The Man Behind His Race.