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The Eagle LOS ANGELES. XMAS NUMBER Merry Christmas ROSENTHAL & GOWENS TAILORS AND IMPORTERS Phone Douglass 3260 St. 310 to 314 Westbank SAN FRANCISCO CAL. HILL AND HILL WHISKY AT EVERY Sored Club and Co. Rosa Vineyard Co. DISTRIBUTORS. 270-272 SO. MAIN PHONES—Main 1342; Home A 1342 A 3888 way 2199 Phone West's Seventh Street Store 1801 E. Seventh Street BAIN, FEED, POULTRY AND SUPPLIES POTATOES, APPLES, ONIONS, ETC. the best in all lines at the people's prices. The 12th Street Store N. W. Cor. 12th and Central Ave. Our Windows for Weekly Store Central Avenue's Bargain Center that gives a "Money Back Guarantee with Every Purchase." Phone 23756, 1125 Central Ave urs, to please. THE TWELFTH ST OUR CHRISTMAS STOCK IS REAL WHILE IN FRESNO DON'T FAIL JAS. A. COLEMAN FIRST CLASS BARBER AND BILLIARD PARLOR Good Services Guar 1519 1-2 TULARE TAILORS AND IMPORTERS Phone Douglass 3260 830 Market St. 310 to 314 Westbank Building SAN FRANCISCO CAL. HILL AND HILL WHISKY AT EVERY Colored Club and Cafe Santa Rosa Vineyard Company DISTRIBUTORS. 270-272 SO. MAIN ST. PHONES—Main 1342; Home A 1342 Phones Home A 3388 Broadway 2199 West's Seventh Street Store 1801 E. Seventh Street GRAIN, FEED, POULTRY AND SUPPLIES POTATOES, APPLES, ONIONS, ETC. We carry the best in all lines at the people's prices. The 12th Street Store R. & G. Corsets Watch Our Windows for Weekly Specialties Central Avenue's Bargain Center that gives a "Money Back Gunarantee with Every Purchase." Phone 23756, 1125 Central Ave Yours, to please. THE TWELFTH St. STORE OUR CHRISTMAS STOCK IS READY WHILE IN FRESNO DON'T FAIL TO VISIT JAS. A. COLEMAN'S FIRST CLASS BARBER SHOP AND BILLIARD PARLORS Good Services Guaranteed 1519 1-2 TULARE STREET ```markdown ``` TAILORS AND IN Phone Dougl 830 Market St. SAN FRANC HILL AND HILL AT EVER Colored Club Santa Rosa Vine DISTRIBUTORS. PHONES—Main 1342; Phones Home A 3388 Broadway 2199 West's Seventh 1801 E. Seventh GRAIN, FEED, POULTRY POTATOES, APPLES We carry the best in all lines at the Butterick Patterns The 12th St N. W. Cor. 12th and Watch Our Windows f Central Avenue's Bargain 'Money Back Gunrantee Phone 23756, Yours, to please. OUR CHRISTMAS W Farwell Bros Watchmaker and Jewelers 19th and Central Ave Los Angeles. Moderate prices. Diamonds reset Watches accurately adjusted ```markdown ``` IMPORTERS Pass 3260 610 to 314 Westbank Building MISCO CAL. MIL WHISKY BAR and Cafe Yard Company 770-272 SO. MAIN ST. Home A 1342 Phone Your Order Street Store North Street BAR AND SUPPLIES S, ONIONS, ETC. people's prices. Street Store R. & G. Corsets d Central Ave. For Weekly Specialties in Center that gives a with Every Purchase." 125 Central Ave THE TWELFTH St. STORE STOCK IS READY RESNO DON'T FAIL TO VISIT A. A. COLEMAN'S GLASS BARBER SHOP BILLIARD PARLORS Services Guaranteed 519 1-2 TULARE STREET COPYRIGHT ```markdown ``` Santa Claus for the Children. The spirit of Yuletide season will have full range and the hearts of the little children of Los Angeles will be gladened on Christmas day, for at Odd Fellows' Hall, corner of Eighth and Wall streets, under the auspices of Golden West Lodge No. 86, I. B. P. O. Elks of the world, a treat will be provided in the form of a Christmas tree. A short literary and musical program, to commence at three o'clock in the afternoon, is being arranged and a delightful time is promised all children who will attend. This affair is managed and conducted by the wives and families of Elks in Los Angeles, headed by the following committees of ladies: Mrs. J. P. White, Mrs. E. Burton Ceruti, Mrs. G. S. Suttonton, Mrs. Spencer Barnes, Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Wm. Shelten. The Christmas Tree will be a fixed annual custom which promises to be very popular with the kiddies Charity Begins at Home. It is said that 80,000 families in New York city have been evicted from their quarters for non-payment of rent, and a "charity-begins-at-home" society has been formed to ask that not all the funds collected from the charitable be sent to Europe, but that a portion be diverted to relieve distress at home. During our civil war no contributions either to the United States Sanitary fund or the relief of destitute confederates were received from Europe. Later on no money was sent from Germany or France to relieve the Johnstown sufferers, and the San Francisco earthquake fire was not followed by generous cash contributions from London. We should not allow these circumstances to restrain us from giving, and giving liberally, to relieve suffering Belgians and Germans. But let us not altogether neglect our own poor whom we have always with us. "The man that provideth not for his own household is worse than the infidel." TO THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE : The Dunbar Literary Society is still increasing in interest, the programs are rich with good things. In the past three Sundays we have had inspiring lectures by Rev. G. W. Reed, Dr. J. D. Damron and Mrs. E. Freeman. The "Emancipation Day" celebration committee is planning for an elaborate program for the occasion with Rev. G. W. Reed as orator of the evening. The Second Baptist Church is preparing for its annual bar-get-together dinner on the 1st day in January. Mrs. E. Collins who has been ill for some time was taken to the county hospital last week, and is reported to be getting better. F. H. CRUMLBY NOTARY PUBLIC, REAL ESTATE, FIRE INSURANCE. 785 San Fedro Street Tel. B'dwy 2528 Our people should, in business as well as in society, learn to appreciate such business as Mallman's where for a number of years they have received courteous treatment and every advantage of economical prices The Mathie Brewing Co. ed Ribbon Bee dDutchLage Red Ribbon Beer OldDutchLager The Beer That Costs No More But Tastes Like More We age all our b Expert French Dry Cleaners. Goods Called for and delivered promptly European Dye Work New up-to-date plant. Main Office 1306-8 Central Ave. Standard Auto Manufacturers of Truck Bodies and Auto and Wagon Re 1501-3 Central Avenue First Nation We age all our beer in glass tanks Bach Dry Cleaners. Goods and delivered promptly All Kinds Laundry European Dye Works and Laundry Date plant. Phones: Main 1646. Main Office and Plant, 1806-8 Central Ave. Los Angeles, Cal. Standard Auto-Body Woo Manufacturers of all Kinds of Truck Bodies and Spring Wagons Auto and Wagon Repairing and Painting. Central Avenue Los An First National Bank We age all our beer in glass tanks Expert French Dry Cleaners. Goods Called for and delivered promptly All Kinds of Expert Laundry Work European Dye Works and Laundry Co. New up-to-date plant. Phones: Main 1646. Home 23875 Main Office and Plant, 1306-8 Central Ave. Los Angeles, Cal. Phone South 941 Standard Auto-Body Woorks Manufacturers of all Kinds of Truck Bodies and Spring Wagons Auto and Wagon Repairing and Painting. 1501-3 Central Avenue Los Angeles, Cal. First National Bank First National Bank OF OCEAN PARK, CALIFORNIA Organized 1905 with a capital of $25,000. At the time its capital stands at $50,000 fully paid up w and undivided profits of $18,900 and total resour a half million. DIRECTORS John T. Argyle H. R. Gage James C. H. Mellon Geo. T. Stoneham R Theodore Clark Thos. Dugan 1905 with a capital of $25,000. At the capital stands at $50,000 fully paid up with ded profits of $18,900 and total resourc ion. DIRECTORS Argyle H. R. Gage James C ellon Geo. T. Stoneham R. Theodore Clark Thos. Dugan Organized 1905 with a capital of $25,000. At the present time its capital stands at $50,000 fully paid up with surplus and undivided profits of $18,900 and total resources of over a half million. John T. Argyle H. R. Gage James Chalmers C. H. Mellon Geo. T. Stoneham R. B. Harris Theodore Clark Thos. Dugan THE LOGICAL PLACE 1 to purchase Furniture, Rugs, Gates etc. The Prices are right: the G Service is prompt. A complete New and S HOLMES & WILLIAM 1818-20 Central avenue The Furniture, Rugs, Gas Ranges, Wood and Co Prices are right: the Goods are as recommen is prompt. A complete line of house furni New and Second Hand HOLMES & WILLIAMS FURNITURE CO. Central avenue Phon 10 purchase Furniture, Rugs, Gas Ranges, Wood and Coal Stoves etc. The Prices are right: the Goods are as recommended; the Service is prompt. A complete line of house furnishings New and Second Hand HOLMES & WILLIAMS FURNITURE CO. 1818-20 Central avenue Phone So. 4183 Mrs. E. KEELING FAMOUS ANTI-KINK POMADE Will make the hair Grow Straight, Thick and retain its natural healthy appearance MRS. E. KEELING. Prop. 1335 E. 12th Bwd'y 7586 OFFICE HOURS 5:30 TO 8. J. H. SO 948 1-2 KIRKWOOD AVE Builder and Contractor, Loans Call and see some of our $4 KEELING. Prop. 12th Bwd'y 7586 MRS. E. KEELING 2958 So. State Street Phone Automatic 76-60 MRS 5:30 TO 8. J. H. SOUTHERN 48 1-2 KIRKWOOD AVENUE PASADENA, Cal. and Contractor, Loans and Specifications Fri and see some of our $400 Bungalows. You w il furnish the money. MMED FREE REMODELING OUR SE Builder and Contractor, Loans and Specifications Furnished Call and see some of our $400 Bungalows. You will furnish lot and I will furnish the money. Central End Millinery 5810 Central Avenue, Near Slayson Avenue in glass tanks All Kinds of E. Laundry Wo and Laundry Co. Phones: Main 1646. Home Plant, Los Angeles, Cal. Phone Seuth Body Woork Kinds of Spring Wagons Ging and Painting. Los Angeles, Real Bank $25,000. At the pre fully paid up with sur and total resources of RS ge James Chal neham R. B. H Thos. Dugan Ranges, Wood and Coal S are as recommended; one of house furnishing and Hand FURNITURE CO. Phone So. ANTI-KINK HAIR POMADE g has ever been invented that will out of the hair. ANTI-KINK HA will give hair long and straight as Per Bottle. MRS. E. KEELING State Street CH Phone Automatic 76-465 COL. HERN From the Scrap Book by J. D. Reynolds, Eagle correspondent Our long time contemporary, the Richmond (Va.) Planet, John Mitchell, Jr., editor, had the following editorial in his splendid race paper, Nov. 21, 1914: "Dr. Booker T. Washington is a diplomat of "the first water," capable, if the Hon. Harry C. Smith is to be relieved, of representing this government at the Court of St. James. On the other hand, the Hon. Harry C. Smith missed his calling in not preparing himself for the bar. As a cross-examiner he is pre-eminent. At what other conclusion cauld we arrive, after reading in the Cleveland Gazette his successful attempt to "smoke out" Dr. Washington, to ascertain whether or not he approved the segregation of colored people in an address delivered by him at the meeting of the National Negro Business League in Oklahoma. Of course, Mr. Smith does not take into consideration that Dr. Washington was in Oklahoma, and that it takes "a mighty long time" to get out of that state, when the trip is uninterrupted, and travelers, who have been indiscreet in their public utterances, have been known not to get out of the State at all. Hon. Harry C. Smith wishes to "nail" the distinguished educator and he is doing it. * * * "Barring the caustic criticisms of Dr. Booker T. Washington, we agree with the noted Ohioan in his statements. There can be no middle ground in the discussion of vital rights and vital wrongs. This compromising attitude has benefited us twenty per cent. and has injured us fifty per cent. The sum and substance of the whole matter, when a balance is struck, shows that it has not benefited us at all. The Negro haters have by argument and fair talk induced our leaders, or some of them, for alleged peace's sake, to abandon one right and then another until now we see the last one of them vanishing in the distance and that is the property right. for segregation of the races can mean no other thing. In this connection, it may be well to cite a case that has just happened in this city. We clip from the Richmond (Va.) Evening Journal, of the 17th inst. 'Joseph Williams, colored, was fined $100 in Police Court, today, on the charge of violating the segregation ordinaace. An appeal was noted to the Hustings court. Williams was first in Police court, Oct. 24th, on this charge and was given a week in which to move from his residence at 626 North Fourth street. As he had failed to carry out the court's order, Justice Griggs said that there was nothing to do but fine him. Under the law Negroes are not permitted to resice on a block if a majority of the residents are white, and vice versa.' Mr. Joseph Williams has been ordered to move out of his own home, which house is registered here on the land books and in the court house as belonging to him. The block adjoining the one in which he lives is solidly occupied by colored people. He has not gone into a white district but is living in his own house, practically in a colored neighborhood, and he is to penalized for residing in his own house. If any one could conceive of anything more absurdly ridiculous we would like to hear it stated. What should he do? We say, fight it out, if it takes the house to pay the cost of the litigation We shall not believe until the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia so decides that such an ordinance is constitutional. It involves the rights of a freeman and an American citizen. Hon. Harry C. Smith is all right. We are with him in his position. We believe though that our distinguished leader, Dr. Booker T. Washington, has seen the light, so to speak. His explanation shows that he feels the criticism keenly. But why discuss Our Real Estate If in the market to buy or Sell to Rent consult our Calendar. he best their is in the city on THE Owing to our inside information Estate, Houses, Apartments and be of service to our readers. We tmarket. "Call at our office, 814 Our phone number is Main 1594. Our Real Estate Calendar Our Real Estate Calendar If in the market to buy or Sell, Houses, Apartments or Rooms to Rent consult our Calendar. THE EAGLE can guarantee you he best their is in the city on THE VERY BEST TERMS. Owing to our inside information for the best bargains in Real Estate, Houses, Apartments and Pooms to Rent we can at all times be of service to our readers. We have the best bargains on the tmarket. Call at our office, 814 Central Avenue, or Ring us Up. our phone number is Main 1594. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 5-room and new bungalow just completed, only 6 blocks from West Lake Park. A big bargain; $75.00 down, $20.00 per month, including interest. modern and a lot at 1525 E. 23rd streets, rents for $28; sell for $3100; $150 cash and $20 per month, including interest. 4-room modern cottage. 612 2 5-room new beautiful bungalews on West 37th street; $75 cash each and $20 per month, including you get a deed with the first payment. 5 room snap on ave. 33, 'only $1,400; $50 cash and $15 per month. 6-room modern house on 15th st.; worth $3,100; can be bought for $2,800 on easy terms. This property must be sold at once. 6 room modern house on East 21st. Best bargain in town; price $2,600; $100 down and $20 per month. 5-room modern bungalow, just 6 blocks from West Lake Park, hardwood floors, all built in effects; new and and has never been occupied. $2500; $100 cash and $20 per month, including interest. 5-room modern and a 4-room PROVIDENCE BAPTIST IN PROVIDENCE BAPTIST INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. INITIAL WORK MUSIC DEPARTMENT Instructors: Prof. H. D Instructor of Voice and Piano. Prof. J. F. Baker, Teacher tral Music. Mrs. Izanetta Jo Lessons given on: Violi Clarinet, Flute, Cornet, Altop Voice Culture. Instructors: Prof. H. Douglas Greer, Director and Instructor of Voice and Piano. Mrs. L. M. Williams, Piano. Prof. J. F. Baker, Teacher of Symphonic and Orchestral Music. Mrs. Izanetta Johnson, Assistant. Lessons given on: Violin, Viola, Cello, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Cornet, Altophone, Trombone, Piano and Voice Culture. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Prof. C. A. Biggers, A. 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Phone Main 3629 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1602 South Main Street hematterfurther?Dr.WashingtonisadiplatatandHonHarryC.Smithisanuncompromisingpatriot.Bothhavetheuses.Theactionoftheonedisguststheotheran thehistoryoftheraceiswrittenthoughandtherecordofracialachievement'sarenoted,thenameofHarryC. Smithwillbewrittenhighupon thescrollofundryingfame. Selah!" Estate Calendar Sell, Houses, Apartments or Rooms THE EAGLE can guarantee you HL VERY BEST TERMS. ation for the best bargains in Real Pooms to Rent we can at all times we have the best bargains on the Central Avenue, or Ring us Up. Satisfaction Guaranteed. modern and a lot at 1525 E. 23rd streets, rents for $28; sell for $3100; $150 cash and $20 per month, including interest. 4-room modern cottage, 612 So. Daley street. Price $1800 $150 cash; and $18 per month, including interest. 5-room cottage, avenue 33 near Griffith avenue. $1400; $50 down and $15 per month, inc. interest. 5-room house, Furlong Tract $1900, $150 cash; $15 per month, including interest. 5-room house between Denker and Western on 37th street; $1700; $100 down $15 per month including interest. 7-room modern house not quite finished, $2500 on eaay terms. 8-room house in Riverside, large corner lot, valued at $2000 will take less. 5 room modern hungalow, one ear old, big bargain $2200; $100 down, $20 per month, including interest. 5-room modern house near Central ave. on 48th street; $2200, $200 down, $20 per month including interest. INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. L WORK Douglas Greer, Director and D. Mrs. L. M. Williams, Piano. Ofer of Symphonic and Orche- Johnson, Assistant. olin, Viola, Cello, Saxophone, Sophone, Trombone, Piano and bookkeeper's courses, Business courses prepare Stenographers, teachers. Satisfaction guaran- nants for our graduates. THE DEPARTMENT Unplift and Free Employment Main 6802. Call in person or normal Dept., Cor. Crooker and M. B. PROF. CHAS. ALEXANDER Lecturer, Writer and Author By Charles Alexander. The little office of the Negro Fog Horn was in deepest gloom, Mr. George Washington Tibbs, the editor and proprietor, had been sick for a week, and the ghost was therefore too feeble to walk. The fact is, the ghost had not done very much walking for over six weeks, and the foreman had thrown up the sponge and left the print shop in disgust. The Printer's Devil had also shown his displeasure by neglecting to clean up the place, which place had never gained much of a reputation for tidiness during his tenure of office. The floor was littered with trash of every description. Battered type, waste paper, bits of old loads, slugs and furniture were scattered in every direction, and the last form of the paper had been partly pied. Moreover, one issue of the Negro Fog Horn had failed to appear during the proprietor's illness, because he was heavily in debt and his presence was required to give assurance to his creditors that bills would be paid. The Negro Fog Horn had never proved a paying investment. The job printing business would occasionally run a little ahead, but the margin was used to cover the paper's deficit. The struggle of the editor to keep his paper in the field constituted a tragedy; for he denied himself every comfort in order that he might get out the little sheet. He felt the need of such an organ among his people, though few of them apparently appreciated the sacrifice he was making in their behalf. But George Washington Tibbs was not easily discouraged. He had a good deal of bounce to him; up one day, down the next, he would still hope for better times. When he returned to the office, feeble mentally and physically, he was in no condition to argue with so unimportant a functionary as the Printer's Devil, and so when that impudent young rascal spoke sharply about quitting the job if there was no money forthcoming immediately, the proprietor told him to go. And the boy put on his hat and coat and scampered out of the print shop. And now the editor and publisher was alone in his print shop. He was thinking deeply. "What shall I do?" he asked himself. Debts; no help; the situation was discouraging in the extreme. A feeling of depression came over him, but he managed, unaided, to get out an issue of the paper that week. He realized, however, that the task was too big for him. The small jobs came thick and fast. Every job was a "rush" job. He decided that he must have help, and so he advertised for a Printer's Devil. One came, only one. And this one gave no promise by his awkward appearance of either faithfulness or efficiency. Joshua Booker T. Jones was a hard looking character. He shambled into the office on his heels, with his back curved, and hanging low over his eyes, was the point of an old-fashioned cap. His eyes were red and his face bore the marks of youthful dissipation. In fact, Jones was the very picture of dissolute and riotous living. The editor did not like the appearance of the boy and he was frank enough to tell him so. But he looked cheap and that was important. For Tibbs could not afford to employ a boy at all if he must pay him more than three dollars a week. Surely this boy would not expect much for his services. "Well, what do you want?" asked the editor. "I seen you ad in de paper," said the boy, "and I wants a job." "What can you do?" "Well, sir, I kin do 'most any kind of work, and what I can't do, I kin learn." "Look here, young man, I can only pay you three dollars per week. Are you willing to work for that amount?" "Yes, sir," was the boy's reply. There was both intelligence and earnestness in his answer, and the editor of the Fog Horn was quick to decide. He told the boy to take off his coat and cap and he would tell him his duties. "The work is dirty. I will want you to keep this office clean, wipe off and oil my presses, do anything required about the office. If you are willing and will prove faithful, I will advance your pay as the business increases. Now get busy. Sweep up this trash." Without a word in response the boy started to work. He was the most industrious fellow the editor of the Fog Horn had ever had in his office. From the day he put his feet in the door of the little Negro print shop, things began to look brighter for the editor. Every morning at 7 o'clock the boy was on hand, and he often remained in the shop until late in the night, helping the editor to get off important jobs. After ten days the Printer's Devil had acquired a knowledge of the case, and while he could never learn to "stick" type rapidly, he was slow and sure. He was very deficient in education. The editor had told him to "follow copy even if if went out of the window," and this he would do. Every word was set as written, right or wrong. He did not know enough about words to correct them if they were incorrectly spelled, and so it was difficult for him to make a mistake. The editor was pleased with the boy. Politics were brewing and Editor Tibbs knew how to take advantage of a situation. During a single week he went out himself and collected over $100.00 on political advertisements. Some of the candidates came to him with propositions involving elaborate write-ups with good pay, and before the campaign was entirely over Mr. Tibbs had paid off most of the outstanding accounts and was issuing checks on the First National Bank. The Printer's Devil found the case a valuable educator. He soon learned how to spell words and give them their proper place in sentences. He was an apt student and a hard worker. He was no fault-finder. If things went wrong he said nothing. The editorials of the Fog Horn were sharp, witty and informing; they gave no evidence of the editor's tremendous struggles. The Colored people had not given him the support he merited. Many of them hesitated to subscribe because of their lean faith in Negro journals—they did not believe that this one would live. So many Colored papers had been started in the town and died after a few issues. But Editor Tibbs minded not what others thought about his effort. He gave the news of the town. He published the activities of his people in society, in secret orders and in business. The influence of the Fog Horn gradually spread, agencies were established in the outlying country; live correspondents were found, and after a season, it became a matter of slight effort on his part to secure good paying advertisements from leading business men of the town. The Printer's Devil grew with the paper. He showed marked improvement in moral stamina and physical appearance. His education in the office of the Fog Horn was pretty thorough. He showed the deepest interest in his work. He was faithful to a fault. But this development required years of time. In the meanwhile, Editor Tibbs began to show appreciation for the Printer's Devil. He had already advanced his pay from month to month. Now, instead of $3.00 per week, the young man was drawing $10.00 per week. Mr. Tibbs learned this lesson: that you can never tell by the garb one wears how much honor is in the heart. It was late at night. The Printer's Devil had been working hard all day, and now he was just running off the last of a lot of circulars promised by 10 o'clock. Beads of perspiration stood on his brow. Christmas was near and while he toiled at the press he was thinking about the joyous season and what it would bring him. When he had finished the run, Mr. Tibbs said to him: "Jones, I am about to make some changes in my business." And here Jones' heart began to beat faster than normal, for he feared that after these years of faithful service, after these years of severe struggle to prove himself true, that, now that prosperity had come to Mr. Tibbs, he was about to set him adrift for some one else, for he had seen others in the office of late apparently looking for a job. He had had some queer dreams recently, and now for the answer to these dreams. Jones had his share of superstition—every dream meant something to him. These unpleasant dreams must surely prove a terrible omen. But he gave respectful ear to the editor. And the editor proceeded: "As I was saying, I am about to make some changes in my business. In the strictest sense, I ought to say 'our' business, for your work in this print shop has done as much to bring the success THE WASHINGTON BUREAU All persons desirous of purchasing homes or real estate or are desirous of renting lodging houses or tenement houses in Los Angeles by applying to the Washington Bureau of Information at 312 Delta Bldg. will be supplied with such information immediately. Prompt attention our motto. Write, phone or call at our office 312 Delta Bldg. Phones, Main 8687, F 3560. THE POPULAR MEAT MARKET Is the place where you get the freshest and best that the market affords at the most reasonable prices. This store was instituted to serve what is called the middle class Christmas means Turkey—here you find them just a little below the market. Their motto is Courtesy and Good Treatment to All Fresh and Salt Meats, Fine Sausages and Lard Christmas Assortment Now Ready THE SMOKE HOUSE Louie Ashford Main 1405 W McCalister 401 Central avenue Los Angeles, Cal Where all the railroad boys make their headquarters They have a full line of choice Cigars, Soda Water and Candy See Mr. Ashford for Holiday Presents Staple and Fhncy Groceries Fruits and Vegetables. Our meat market Is a great addition to the store. We carry all kinds of fresh and salt meats. Our prices are reasonable in meats and groceries Cerner Kohler and East 7th street. I have enjoyed in the past three years as any effort of mine. I want to show you in some tangible way that I appreciate what you have done. I am going to present you a big Christmas present; I am going to make you my partner. Your interest in this business day on is equal to mine, and we will share equally all the financial responsibilities as well as all the profits." The Printer's Devil was too overjoyed to say a word. The feeling of trepidation gave place to ecstasy. With a new zeal and enthusiasm he determined that night to do more than he had ever done in the past to make the business a big success; and he appreciated more than he had ever done before the fact that faithfulness and honor bring abundant reward. As a result of this magnanimous deed of George Washington Tibbs, the business of his print shop is now flourishing; many printers are employed, and the expansion of the Negro Fog Horn has been marvelous. It was a six-column folio at the start, now it is a seven-column, eight page weekly, full of live, informing news, and its editor is acknowledged one of the great leaders in business in his community. Then, too, the example of George Washington Tibbs, in allowing his humble helper to share his profits as a reward for his fidelity and loyalty, gave hope, encouragement and vital stimulus to other Printers' Devils wherever the gratifying results of this act have been told. 502 Thorpe Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Last Thursday afternoon a shooting scrape took place down at 9th and Santa Fe avenue, John Taylor, a colored man, was shot at three times by another colored man, whose name is unknown to us. It is said that the trouble occurred about some girl. HARRIS&FRANK Everybody wants a Christmas Suit---Get Yours at Harris & Frank ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE FIRMS IN LOS ANGELES. Why We Like to Deal at Harris & Frank. Because here we get not only good treatment, but good goods, and economic prices. Some Season Features. In the men's, women's and children's department you find the latest, smaretst and most up-to-date dresses, suits, shoes, hats, coats and in fact everything that appeals to good taste. 443-447 Spring Street. OF INFORMATION asing homes or real estate or are or tenement houses in Los Angleton Bureau of Information at with such information immediate- Write, phone or call at our office 87, F 3560. W. H. WASHINGTON. MEAT MARKET Main Street freshest and best that the mar prices. This store was instituted class AT PASADENA. The press gang met Snnday afternoon at the Forum, editors, managers, printers and correspondents. Mr. J. B. Bass, of the California Eagle, was Chairman of the meeting. Among the speakers was Joseph Bailey, Mrs. Eva Cartner Buckner, Mr. Frederick N. Roberts, Mr. Anderson, the correspondent of The Eagle at San Francisco sang a solo. Miss C. A. Spear read a paper; Mr. John Wood, "The Veteran," spoke and was well received. And, we must say, it was the largest gathering that has met there in a long time, and some had to stand up. What is a newspaper? It is a power for good or evil; it has the most powerful influence that acts on the public mind. Public opinion and newspapers are the same. They control the elections and direct the choice of our executive, legislative and judicial officers, for popular opinion is the instrument by means of which these operations of our government are effected. But no paper can do these things without a large circulation. So just think it over and do not support the paper that is not in accord with you; but get in and make The Eagle and Age what they should be, by subscribing, advertising and paying for it. One of your own papers will bring to the public the facts in your case, and there are no matters or argument like facts. It will expose certain evils on you and sometimes check them, for some times innocent people are convicted for want of support; now because you are not at the top of the column don't q itt the paper: all can not be at the top. You can not make a real success of anything without making real enemies. Many years ago R. C. O. Benjamin was a city editor for the Los Angeles Times; he was the first colored man to write out here for a white daily. Then came the late John J. Neimore, who kept the colored people before this great city. Then came the greatest colored writer west of the Rocky Mountains, the late J. L. Edmon; he made some real enemies, but was a success. At the time of his death a libel suit was pending in the courts against him by the Los Angeles times, but just as he died The Times wrote a beautiful tribute about him, but some of the papers did not say anything about him at all, yet 90 per cent of the thinking people of Los Angeles think he was the greatest journalist that the city has had up to this time. I do not deny that some of our newspaper editors are wise fellows enough, but many of the certain kind of shrewdness, or worldly wisdom. that doesn't help the paper. Please the people and don't have pets. Why we celebrate the emancipation of our freedom on the first day of January each year, is because the year 1860 is one of the most memorable in the annals of this country. That year the embassies of dignitaries from Japan, and the crown prince of Great Britain, visited the United States. Events that never occurred before in the Autumn, one of the most important Presidential elections PASADENA PART BY S. B. CARR, THE PIONEER SETTLER that had been held since that of George Washington, and at the close of that the South rebelled against the National Government in South Carolina, in convention at Charleston on the 23d of June 1860, and the Democratic party split, ostensibly, on the wedge of slavery. They nominated two candidates; the Democrats from the North put up Stephen A. Douglass, the Southern Democrats put up J. C. Breckenridge, of Kentucky. The Union party put up John Bell, of Tennessee, and the Republican party put up Abraham Lincoln, and he was the successful one; and on the 4th of March Chief Justice Taney administered the oath of office to Mr. Lincoln. He was regarded as the representative of the Abolitionists who for years, they said, had been trying to deprive them of their rights and property, and by whom these "fanatics," as they called them, now expected to accomplish the destruction of slavery and they would not accept him. Making his election and its alleged menaces a pretext, they at once adopted measures for seizing or destroying the government. Pleading the "right of revolution and the law of self-preservation" in justification of their acts, for thirty years, it is said, that the slave-holding States had been considering plans for dissolving the Union and forming a Southern Confederacy. So when President Lincoln was inaugurated South Carolina took the lead, and similar action followed in six of the Southern States. While military and naval contests were waging during 1863, the National Government was devising and executing measures for the suppressing of the great insurrection. Congress made ample provision for money and men, the latter by draft if not otherwise obtained. Believing that a heavy blow at slavery had become a military necessity, it authorized the President to proclaim emancipation of the slaves. He did not do so immediately, but by proclamation September 22nd, 1862, he assured the Confederates unless they should lay down their arms within a hundred days, he should issue an edict which would proclaim freedom of all bondmen in territory wherein rebellion existed, and at the close of 1862 it looked gloomy for the national cause. The rebellion was as rampant as ever and they only scorned at the warning given by the President on the 22nd day of September, 1862, so he issued the proclamation on the 1st day of January. That is why we celebrate the 1st day of January. We hold that no law is worth the paper that it is written on until it goes into effect. The Tuskegee Singe's will be heard in Pasadena soon. They were brought to the Coast by the Los Angeles Tuskegee club. They will be here on or about January 15th, assisted by Mrs. Chas. Winter Wood, the greatest elocutionist at that school and one of the best in the country. So watch this paper for the date. Griffin leaves police force. Mr. Edgar Griffin, better known as "Texas," gives as his reason; poor health of his father, and says he will at once return to Texas end back to the ranch. There are many people glad to see that he thinks so much of his father. He could have gone back some time ago if it had been left to Commissioner Meecalf, Saulsburry and Hamilton, but the Chief and Commissioner Laughry were his friends. This is the policeman that struck Alva Murray some weeks ago. Will some one please tell the Tax-Payers' Voters Association that he has left the city, and they will know the rest. Chickens will come home to roost Fail to appear to face the court. None of the men and women arrested by the police in the raid on South Raymond Saturday night appeared in the police court Tuesday morning. Chief McIntyre says they have not forfeited their bail money but will be brought into court just as soon as the complaints are prepared. They will be charged with vagrancy, although the gambling charge may be lodged against several of them. May the chief keep up this good work. The bad people would stop the good people if they could, and the good people could stop the bad people if they would. Spend your money in the place you make it. That is a good rule at any season, except when on vacation. Rev. T. M. Riddle, D. D., will take charge of Friendship Baptist Church December 27th, fourth Sunday. Memorial services will be held at Scott Chapel Sunday afternoon for the late Rev. William R. R. Duncan, D. D., December 20th. The memorial address on his life and character, by Rev. L. G. Robinson, and Mrs. Beavers has charge of the programme. John Harden's house was raided by the police Saturday night on St. Raymond near California street. They captured twenty persons; eleven white men, six colored. Three colored and five white women were seen to leave before the raid was made. The colored came over from Los Angeles; one white man was drunk and in one of the rooms asleep and gave his name as John Baco. There were fifteen bottliss of beer and several bottles of whiskey and wine. The colored women gave their names as Francis childers, Lucy Reed and Virda Fuller. Many white women are said to visit this place, but they couldn't catch Harden. It is said that he lowered Howard Drew's record in running. Many of them escaped in the excitement. We hope that Chief McIntyre will continue to clean out such nests as that in our city. Do the Chinese lotteries operate in Pasadena? This question was asked by the Pasadena Daily News on December 5th. Let us have a clean city from Columbia street to Altadena, and from the Arroyo Seco to Allen avenue, MEYERS DEPARTMENT STORE. One of the great firms of Pasadena is the Meyer Department store, which place has stood the test of years as to reliability and to service rendered its patrons. This firm appreciates the friendship of all its patrons and will in the future as in the past strive to make this department store second to none in Pasadena. BRENNER & WOOD Private Ambulance Lady Attendant Reynolds & Van Nuys Co. UNDERTAKERS Proprietors Pasadena Crematorium Phone 52 57 North Fair Oaks avenue Pasadena T Howard Horn, Manager Colorado 54 Balloon Dye Works So. Pasadena 35531 Pasadena, Cal L. P. Bell Robert Young Cafe Bristol The best home cooking in the city. They have everything the market affords. Dad Hannibal, Cook. Meals 15c and up 15-19 Green Street Pasadena, Cal. TVX PAYERS AND VOTERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION meet the Second and Fourth Thursday evening in each month at the Garfield School corner of Pasadena and California streets. MRS. V. L. NORTHEUST VIOLET LAUNDRY 1581 Post Street Telephone West 7942 We do your work promptly and give you good Service. ENTIRE STORE DONE IN TILE OPEN IN TIME FOR XMAS TRADING Milk-Fed Poultry, Fish and Oysters German Xmas Specialties Cooked by Chas. Gardens OUR OTHER STORES 450 Broadway Central and Gladys 216 South Spring 502 Temple 131 Marine Street, Ocean Park THE PLACE NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED J. AND DORSED BY THE EAGLE I --- DREIER & NEVIS OAKLAND'S EXCLUSIVE SPORTING and ATHLETIC SHOPPE PHONE OAKLAND 4052 The Elite Cafe,520 PacificSt. LESTER MAPP PROPRIETOR ENDORSED BY THE EAGLE CLUB 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 S EIER & NEVIS OAKLAND'S EXCLUSIVE and ATHLETIC SHOPPE PHONE OAKLAND 4052 --- St. E EAGLE CLUB --- VIS VE C SHOPPE OAKLAND, CA L ```markdown ``` A GREAT BOOK ON THE NEGRO QUESTION By Prof. Charles Alexander Every reader of this journal should have a copy of "Battles and Victories of Allen Allensworth," the great book just published by Sherman, French & Company of Boston, Mass., written by Prof. Charles Alexander of Los Angeles, California. This wonderful book contains the narrative of the life of Colonel Allen Allensworth, who rose from the lowest levels of degradation in slavery to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Regular Army of the United States, the highest rank yet attained by a colored man; and it also contains the history of the Negro race from the beginning of the slave trade in the United States up to the present time. This book is written in the most fascinating style, with bits of moral philosophy and sound wisdom, altogether admirable. It is intensely interesting to readers of every class. It is one of the really great books on the Negro question—a most valuable contribution to our historical literature. Orders sent to Prof. Charles Alexander, 502 Thorpe Building, Los Angeles, California, will be given prompt attention. The book contains over 400 pages and sells for $1.70 postage prepaid. Books of this kind usually sell for $3.00. Agents wanted. 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. M. J. DAVIS, Pres. Address, 176 Utah St. Tel. Boyle 2660 MRS J. E. WILLIAM,S Sec'y 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. International Order of Twelve meets as follows at Washington and Central Hall: The ALPINE Lodge No. 1, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Friday evening in each month at the Central Hall, corner Central and Washington. L. P. Lea, Worshipful Master. W. M. Payne, Secretary. Providence Baptist Institutional church, corner Crocker and Agatha streets; Rev. Alfred C. Williams, minister.—Bible School, 9:30 A. M.; preaching, 11 A. M.; Woman's Missionary Society, Second and 4th Sundays, 3:30 P.M. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 P. M.; Lord's Supper, first Sunday, 3 P. M. TABERNACLE BAPTIST Hemlock Street Rev. J. D. Gordon, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST Paloma Ave., near 16th Rev. C. H. Anderson, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Maple Ave., bet. 7th and 8th St. 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. Salzberger's Majestic BACON Pacific Coast Beef & P LOS ANGELES Pacific Coast Beef & Provision LOS ANGELES ```markdown ``` CHAMBERS DR CUT RATE I We Solicit You CHAMBERS DRUG COMPANY CUT RATE DRUGGISTS We Solicit Your Patronage Special Line of Goods for the Holidays Fifth and Main Streets and Second and Main L. A. J. A. Murphy Broadway 3917 F. J. Murphy MURPHY & MURPHY DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN AND FUEL Poultry and Poultry and Rabbit supplies 1706 East 7th Street Los Angeles, Cal. PURCHASE YOUR HOLIDAY GOODS FROM J. W. CALDER PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST S.E. Cor. Seventh and San Pedro Los Angeles Phones: Main 80 Home F 2183 Phone West 6669 H. Tsuyuki, Proprieto Cosmopolitan Dyeing and Cleaning Works 1591 POST STREET, Near Laguna SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Ladies and Gent's Surts Cleaning Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing Guaranteed Satisfactory AND MADE TO Goods Called for LOOK LIKE NEW and Delivered ICE CREAM SOFT DRINKS CHILE THE KANSAS, MISSOURI, CAFE 1403 East Ninth The Best Home Cooking Meals 15 Cts and up MRS. W. B. GLASS, PROP. R. B. YOUNG & SON Architects 702 LANKERSHIM BUILDING PHONE, MAIN 4149 LOS ANGELES Burn's SHOES for ALL 525 South Broadway LOS ANGELES CAL. Are You "Short of Money" and a long list of gifts to buy? This year Christmas finds a great many people with but little "ready money." Yet they have just as many presents to buy as ever before—and maybe more. There is no one they want to "cut out" and they certainly don't want to economize on their Gifts by giving some cheap gimcrack" of a thing that nobody wants and that they are ashamed to give. How to provide beautiful, sensible, valuable Gifts for all is just now puzzling the wits of many. But there is an easy. "short cut" route out of all such difficulties. We can make what little money you have buy charming Gifts for all your friends and family. We are solving the Gift problem for hundreds and hundreds of people daily. We can and will solve it for YOU. The plan is simply this—you come to our store—select all the Gifts you want, anything in furniture, Carpets, etc.—don't limit yourself—get the finest and best in the house—have them all charged on one bill—pay a dollar or two as first payment and promise to pay the balance in small weekly or monthly payments. And you pay not a penny for this credit. Our prices are as low, or lowe, as those of the high class cash furniture houses. We are willing that you compare our merchandise and prices with his any day. We know what the result will be. Our Special Christmas Terms Make the Buying of Gifts an Easy Matter for Your Purse Give Useful Gifts! Give Furniture! Buy on Credit! Your "American" Trading Stamp Book Good for $3.50 First Payment on any Article Listen! $1 a Week Clothes You! Merchandise of any kind Demand the Valuable at "The Columbia" 437.W 7th St. "Where your credit is good" American" A SMALL DEPOSIT—BALANCE TO SUIT HAVE YOU $3.50 ? TRADING CHECKS If so, you can be well dressed, and can have new clothes BEFORE the holidays. $3.50 cash and 75c weekly buys any of the following— Every filled Book has a Purchasing Value of $3.50 $17.50 Holiday Specials WOMEN'S SUITS, in the plain, smart-tailored models, with yoke skirt. Well lined. Also in long coat models. Would be considered good values at $22.50—Now WOMEN'S COATS—New arrivals, in mixtures, plain colors, stripes, plaids and dot effects on white. For street, auto and evening wear. Low priced, and on credit at. WOMEN'S DRESSES—A special purchase of velvet and satin combinations, suitable for both evening and afternoon wear. Easily worth $25 now special at MEN'S SUITS—Pencil-stripe, all-wool worsteds, and Ironwear gray-clay wor steds. Decidedly to your advantage to see these suits in our men's department. MEN'S RAINCOATS—Cravenetted, guaranteed absolutely rainproofs. Serviceable, and it latest style. Watch For Our Monthly Red Letter Day 10 Stamps Free for every book you have started Bring along your United Coupons, Tobacco Tags, Soap Wrappers, Labels, Iris Trade-Marks, Scrip, and any other Coupons or Tokens and exchange them for our reliable and valuable American Trading Checks. Columbia Outfitting Co. Separate department for Men Store open Saturday night We Give "AMERICAN" Trading Checks 620-6 South Main Street ```markdown ``` We Give and Redeem "American" Trading Checks, ```markdown ``` Dining Hall Famous Hostelery 733East Third street IF YOU USE AND Rub-No-More Soap You will find you clethes will come out brighter and whiter, with less labor than any other soap or powder on the market. It will be a friend if you let it. FOR SALE BY ALL RETAIL GROCERS Stetson-Barett Co. DISTRIBUTERS ee Ie ge ee H.S. A. CUMING CUMING’S LIVER TONERS One Hundred Vegetable Pills for 25 Cents, These pills are recom mendea for the relief of Constipation, Sick Headache Biliensness. Cuming’s Drug Store Established 7 years 1407 East Ninth Broadway 871 \ Cosmopolitan Cafe “ea H bi a eis fan b a eb 3 ' 7 K a. OG re i. cs = Be PY : = yt A ait eas Bie | 5 md A (i a A Qo ai a ra = ao THE COSMOPOLITAN CAFE R. Hite, Proprietor. J. B. Alexander, Manager. R. Hite, the man who has made the Cosmopolitan Cafe famous, came to this city about nine years ago from New Orleans. He is the son of Rev. M. B. Hite, one of the pioncer ministers of the M. L. church. Mr. Hite deserves great credit for his success in maintaining a high-class place for the public. Anybody, man, wom- an or child, can go to this’ place dining room seats 200 guests. He with assurances that they shall employs from 10 fo. 15 waiters, have the best service amidst the and up to five cooks, best surroundings. Mr. Hite was As manager, Mr. Hite has the formerly in the employ of the services of J. B. Alexander of Chi- Pullman oC. He took the Wal- cago, an experienced caterer of dorf and made it the leading cafe more than 15 years’ experience. of the city, selling his interest last Mr. Alexander has made an en- December. He_took charge of the viable record at the Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan in a run down con- and great credit for the present dition, but he was worked won- high standing of this hostelry is ders and his place is a credit to due to him. i any city in the land. [lis spacious j COLORED JOURNALS ON SALE Dr. J. Mitchell Smith, 955% Na- omi street, has on sale at that number the California Eagle, Chi- cago Defender, Freeman, New York Age, Topeka Plaindealer, Dallas Express and other race periodicals. For business in connection with this paper—in care you cannot get in touch with our office — call Broadway 4467 and your call will receive prompt attention, THE EAGLE OCCUPIES NEW QUARTERS The California Eagle in keeping with its progress has moved to its mew and more pretentious home, 814 Central avenue. We are now better prepared to serve our patrons than ever and bid all our friends welcome to our new home. Residence phone, Bdw’y 3851. John H. Kelly, lawyer. Practice in all courte; collection of all bills, le- gal advice and settlements, Call to room 49in the Temple building 208 North Spring street, opposite Postoffice. Correspondents Take Notice— On account of going to press twelve hours earlier until after the holi- days you are requested to get your correspondence in accordingly, PY hy Sy i SI | | i | i ) I — i J. B. ALEXANDER, Mangager The very best Shortening and Frying medium ob- tainable. | Uniformly pure and wholesome. It makes short, crisp and delicious pastry. ’ Remember, it is made FRESH every day, which is just what vou want. Our select brand of i oo 99 2 Diamond “C” Ham —~AND— . oo i / Diamond “C” Bacons are in a class by themselve Lad mely delic- ious in flavor—they are made from choice, ‘corn-fed hogs, and are produced under strict supervision of United States Inspectors. : Rex Pork and Beans Rex Brand Pork and Beans appeals to the palate and satifies the-Departnient of Interior. They are Delicious, Digestable and Appetizing THE Cudahy Packing Co- a O i Rex Brand Pork and Beans appeals to the palate nual satifies the-Departnient of Interior. They are Delicious, Digestable and Appetizing | THE Cudahy Packing Co- SANTA CLAUS SAYS CHRISTMAS IS NEARLY HERE SANTA CLAUS SUITABLE GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY For Young or Old We are Prepared to fill Your Wants to Your Entire Satisfaction WE are listing below just a few suggestions that may assist you in choosing your Christmas presents early. In addition to these you will find thousands of other items that will occur to you as appropriate when you visit this store. AND WASHINGTON In one of the most enthusiastic meetings of the season, Dr. Joel E. Spingam of the N. A. A. C. P. addressed, Monday evening, one of the largest audiences assembled in Howard's chapel this year. For five minutes after he arose to speak he was cheered. After the cheering subsided, he said, in clear tones, "If you people cheered your own leaders as much as you have cheered me here on this occasion, you would win more victories and accomplish more undertakings." The birthday of William Lloyd Garrison was fittingly celebrated at the Metropolitan Historical and Literary Society Tuesday evening. The speakers of note were Miss Mary Jane Ovington of the N. A. A. C. P., Mr. Oswald Garrison Villiard, grandson of Garrison, and Hon. H. Grimke. The church was crowded and the meeting was, to say the least, an extraordinary success. The Curan Sisters, young maidens from Ireland, sang before the Howard student body Wednesday. Their sentiments are against war and they are doing a work in this country and elsewhere with their anti-war songs of England, Ireland and Scotland, which our writers and orators fail to do in their most vigorous efforts. Dr. David Starr Jordan addressed the Howard student body last Thursday on "Universal Peace." Rarely has a speaker been given such perfect attention and so heartily received. The present Freshman class at Howard has been thus far the most successful and aggressive Leather traveling bags and suit cases are always acceptable. Priced here $1.98 to $12. AUTO ROBES Auto and steamer robes shown in big assortment of handsome plaids and other patterns $3.50 and up. Smoking Jackets These jackets make very acceptable gifts. Something any man would enjoy received. Priced $5 to $10. BATH ROBES Men's blanket bath robes in Indian, floral and geometrical designs. Priced $2.98 and up. AROUND HOWARD L. K. Beeks. SWEATERS One of the largest and complete stocks of boys sweaters in the city. Wide range of prices $1 to $4. OVERCOATS Nothing would please your boy more than a new overcoat for Christmas. Priced here $3.50 to $10. NECKWEAR Such a showing of boys neckwear as you seldom see Pretty patterns. Silk ties for boys for 25c. BOYS' SUITS Give the boy a pleasant surprise. A new suit is a practical and acceptable gift. Priced $2.98, $398 and $4.98 yet to enter Howard, and it is safe to say, any other Negro university to date. In the flag rush they accomplished the unprecedented by hauling down in record time the old Sophomore's flag from the greasy pole. Last Saturday they continued their allied attack by upsetting the dope and flailing the husky Sophomores in football, to the doleful tune of 6 to 0. Next Friday evening the curtain will rise again. Will the great debate between the two classes, the first in the history of Howard, be a charm for the "Sophs." of a continued onslaught for the vigilant "Freshies." Meet me in this column next week and find out. The writer happens to be a member of this Freshman class. You want to keep your eye on it. NEGRO PRESS DAY At the Forum on Last Sunday Was a Hummer and a Notable Occasion. Large Crowd Turned Out to Witness the Fire Works. A crowd that taxed the capacity of Odd Fellows hall greeted the Forum on last Sunday, the occasion was a program put on by the Negro press of Los Angeles. And from the hearty and spontaneous applause and expressions of appreciation this same press has an abiding faith that the people were highly pleased at what they heard and witnessed on this memorable occasion. THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE and THE NEW AGE staffs arranged a program consisting of musical numbers and addresses, and to qualify on this program it was necessary that the participant should be a real product of a Ne- Meet Me Any Day on the Third Floor of The Fifth Street Store where I visit with the Little Folks and show them the thousands of wonderful gifts I have here for them. I want to see every little boy and girl in Los Angeles during the next few days. Come tomorrow sure. A Store of Good Cheer THE holiday spirit is permeating every nook and corner of the big store. You will feel at home the moment you enter the doo. Everyone from the 5th floor to the basement is ready and waiting to scrive you in the most efficient manner and in the shortest possible time. We have added since last Christmas several thousand feet of selling space and have arranged our vast stock of merchandise so it is easy and accessible to all who care to inspect. GIFTS FOR WOMEN ART GOODS Prettly decorated all leather table mats, large skins. $1.98 to $250. GLOVES Our “Relyon” the best dollar glove you ever wore. Fine soft kid stock. Sold exclusively here at $1. PILLOW TOPS All leather top and back. Decorated in beautiful California designs, $1.98 HANDKERCHIEFS Women's initialed handkerchiefs and others in embroidered effects. Put up in pretty Christmas boxes at nearly any price. CURRENT TOPICS gro print shop. J. B. Bass, editor of The Eagle, was master of ceremonies, and everyone knows of his ability in that capacity. Suffice to say, the numbers were put through with a snap and vim, to the credit of the press and the participants as well. Mr. Jas. J. Anderson, correspondent from San Francisco, rendered a vocal solo and responded to an encore. Mrs. Eva Carter Bucken, the poet laureate of Los Angeles, read an original poem, which was a gem. Joseph Bailey was the first speaker. He is the hustling young collector and local reporter for The Eagle. His effotr was an agreeable surprise to all and he was showered with compliments for his effort depicting the young beginner's part with the Negro press. Mr. John Wood, forman of the New Age, was a scream. His droll humor captivated the large audience, as he told of the struggles of the knights of the Negro press. Press days may go and come, but they will always remember John Woods. Miss C. A. Spear, managing editress of The California Eagle, spoke of the woman's part in the progress of the Negro press and scored heavily for the woman. Editor F. M. Roberts, publisher of the New Age, spoke on the duty of the people to the press. His address was highly interesting and brought out strongly the position of each one for the other. The closing number was a solo rendered by Miss Beatrice Young, who worked in the Western University print shop. She is a sweet singer and her rendition was enjoyed by all. So the First Negro Press Day opened and closed in a blaze of GIFTS FOR Very practical and acceptable gifts for the little girls. Fur sets in three pieces. $1 to $4.75. HANDKERCHIEFS Put up in fancy gift boxes. Popular Kewpie and many other designs, priced 25c a box and up. DRESSES An assortment that will be the delight of every person inspecting them. All styles and nearly any price. GIRLS' HATS Pretty little trimmed hats for large and small girls. Millinery department 50c to $5. ```markdown ``` OUR TOY AND DOLL SHOP OUR TOY AND DOLL SHOP Everything For The Little Folks THIS department is not located in its large and convenient quarters on the 3rd floor. For days and days it has been crowded with little people looking over the many wonderful things they are to receive Christmas. THIS department is not located in its lafloor. For days and days it has been c the many wonderful things they are to re Santa Claus is here in person from 10 t except Sunday. Come in and have a tall little friends. DOLLS, DOLLS Santa Claus is here in person from 10 to 11 and from 2 to 3 p. m. every day except Sunday. Come in and have a talk with him. He is glad to see all his little friends. DOLLS, DOLLS Hundreds and Hundreds of them here. Dolls of every size and nearly every kind. Baby dolls priced from $1 to $15. Others are dressed, 21 inches tall, stuffed kid body and long curly hair, for $1. Others priced 25c, 50c and $1.50 MECHANICAL TOYS All Kinds and at Nearly All Prices This section is a wonder to look at. Nearly every conceivable kind of toy including automobiles, autobuses, air ships, wheelbarrows, steamboats, walking clowns, walking policemen and DOLL FURNITURE Pretty little dining room sets for $1.25 Also doll bedroom sets, including enameled dresser, $1.75, $2 and $3. Then there are doll beds, fitted complete for 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.25. ROCKING HORSES These are just what the kiddies most want. A big assortment of styles and sizes. One in particular, a large handsome fellow at $4.95. Then there are shootlys with upholstered, seats, and backs. Priced $1 to $2. THE REAL BARGAIN The 5 STREET BROADWAY MUSE, FARIS PIGS r glory. The Forum will talk about - it at their next meeting. THE REAL BARGAIN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES The 5th STREET Store BROADWAY AT FIFTH ST. MUSE, FARIS, WALKER CO. glory. The Forum will talk about OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER it at their next meeting. DEPARTMENT STORE Many people coming from such cities as New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago often complain because of the lack of convenience on the part of big department stores here. The Broadway leads. For many years the Broadway has been constantly growing, but within the past few months it has made such rapid strides that its many patrons who have been off the shopping job for the past few months and who are now out on their Christmas shopping expedition are dazzled with delight. You find at the Broadway everything from a dog collar to the most artistic bit of French lace. Frome basement to attic every department is complete. But, Oh! you "Toyland," where the kiddies' dreams come true. The management of the Broadway warrants good treatment to all kind of buyers, both high and low, rich and poor. The Pioneer Club will hold their first public reception Saturday evening at Odd Fellows hall. W. M. Jackman is up from the Soldiers' Home at Sawtelle, visiting friends. W. E. Easton and family left for the North Friday, where they will remain for some months. --- THE BROADWAY large and convenient quarters on the 3rd crowded with little people looking over receive Christmas, to 11 and from 2 to 3 p. m. every daylk with him. He is glad to see all his MECHANICAL TOYS All Kinds and at Nearly All Prices This section is a wonder to look at. Nearly every conceivable kind of toy including automobiles, autobuses, air ships, wheelbarrows, steamboats, walking clowns, walking policemen and soldiers. 25c to 50c FREIGHT ENGINES Engines and roadmeters as well as delivery wagons. Priced 65c and 75c. Then there are real steam engines either horizontal or vertical kind. Nothing would be more acceptable to most boys price $1 IRON TRAINS Nothing you could buy would please most youngsters more. A complete set including 8-piece circular track, engine tender and car, propelled by strong spring motor. Will make several trips without rewinding. Price $1 CENTER OF LOS ANGELES 5th STREET Store AT FIFTH ST. S. WALKER CO. t OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER. Without the beating of drums or the crash of cymbals we are presenting to our readers in magazine form our hilday number. In it can be viewed many signs of progress as well as a resume of the various lines of endeavor within the race, also the firms, boht large and small that show their appreciation of the patronage of our people in this bailiwick, and the Yuletide bargains that can be had by visiting these various emporiums of trade. The EAGLE always alert to the best interests of its clienage, which consists of the great horde of the common everyday people, the masses, can without hesitation commend to your consideration the advertisers herein. And way beyond this feature we are indebted to our bevy of writers and contributors to the success of this number and while we shall issue another number before Xmas we can say in reality that we regard this as our real Christmas number and with it we extend the compliments of the season. Mrs. Alberta Frazier, 842 Hemlock street, is confined to her home with an attack of muscular rheumatism. Mrs. Walter Early of Hemlock street is quite ill at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Frazier. The Kansas-Missouri Club met on last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Viola Hubbard, 1497 W. 36th street. Quite an amount of business was transacted and an enjoyable time was the feature. --- THE CALIP@RNIA EAGLE. r eee eS atl All coramuntcations should be addressed to The California Eagle, 1034 Hast Ninth ‘Streets. Entered as-second-class mail matter at the Postoffice of Los Angeles, Cal, under = Act of March 1, 1879. eee C. A. SPEAR.........Managing Editor «EF BAss________#ltor W. J. McLamore Advertising Manager ——— CORRESPONDENTS. 8. B. Carr_________Pasadena H. E. Simpson.________ Bakersfield E. L. Lewis_______Fresno Misa Ada Thompson-_____Oairiand Mrs. Evans._______San Francisco %. #, Henderson_.._._._Los Angeles J. Allen Reece, Venice, Cal. Mrs. Mary Gross, Allensworth, Cal. 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Now as a New Year approaches we would suggest that we here in the midst of so much business activity see to it that along busi- ness lines that there shall be a re- newed effort and general toning up. While we can report progress along these lines it is not what it pught or should be. We want a stronger pull together. A revival of the Business league at this time is a good omen and all of our business men and all of those who stand for progress along these lines shoud join and help in this great effort. Just think of- the possibilities with a united effort the thousands of Negroes in this community can do—wonders if they will only line up to help give tone to our business outlook. The Negro press of Los Ange- les has blazed the trail in the great get-together movement, now let everyone follow suit, and see if we do not get results. The school segregation ques- tion at El Centro seems to have reached the acute stage. The Eagle will make a personal inves- tigation... Look out for our find- ings in an early issue. The Eagle appreciates the com- pliments which we have received for our fight on a cheap white man trying to butt in and thrust on the unwary a jdurnal labeled Negro, when it is that only for his personal gain. The Colored people have pride. They want no broken down white man who is a failure within his own race to furnish them with anything at all. BROWN, THE WHITE MAN, OWNS THE LOS AN- Q GELES POST. We have trained our guns on Brown, the white man, who owns the Los Angeles Post, because we known him to be the owner of that paper. We Negroes, as we are representing that race, will not sit supinely, by and have him or anyone. else*of his ilk to at- tempt to foist a sheet on, our peo- ple. If he wants. to run a news- paped, well and good; but when ‘he boldly comes out running a Negro paper we are never going to quit bombarding him. Let him un a paper for his own race. He will have his hands full. The white people give him ‘no credit. They know he is a-fool or crazy, one or the other. We always have some Negroes in our ranks who would sacrifice the whole race if they could to be a good Darkey with some cheap white man. But we are not even going to waste any ammunition on them; as we have said before, we are not after the NITS, but we are after the great big GNAT. Brown is his name. He owns the Los Angeles Past. Pieing out type won’t save Mr. Brown. The two young men whom he is us: ing are both good boys, and the energy they are using to rak chestnuts for this white mar would give them credit and hono! if used in building up their ows enterprises. ie Fa B tt § it = “Or ts rcoat £2 A Better Suit or Overcoat Ee or "For 20 per ‘pent Less Money When You 5 y / | ome to this Store ‘ Se Simply because we are oitt of the high rent district, with an actual lied Wo) saving of $1500 per month we are able to save ‘you this money. i And remember this is is p new department with us--so that any 4 Cina garment you may pick out is absolutely the latest in style- a Real $18 values are always sold here fOK........ ssp eceseeseeee $15.00 i fe $20 ValUD Biase csckesscstuscesdec arcsced lsessnestict Seesdencarioldidissdbadvcssdsaaccus LODO ie 22. BO: Valea fisetdivedvecsiecslpevianitalymaantsecdacedasul nunapenrarsatate 20,0089 ‘wat a 2 rnd (27:50 val wes ssc soversvehecsvaccaaped ates wcscvuqiesstersiehcastte DLO PW) «80 and 32.50 values ssh o cstetnsisstensenstonnasnstlensses weceessnsedes 25,00 , aA HAS Eesis hone 6 ; a DRESS NEGLIGEE AND WORK SHIRTS ys bat Manufactured in our own factory and sold direct to you gi ANF $1.50 values 95c { $2.50 values $2.00 Cesc ep ran $2.00 values $1.50 $3.00 values $2.50 EAGLESON & C0., Manufacturers Yan hana 112-to 116 South Spring ietaccrenass wea AL PAPO PAPAL GaP PLease ed add Oe ela fa eh added THE PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. The coming Panama-Pacific ex- positions at San Diego, opening on January Ist, and the San Fran- cisco opening the following month will during their existence until next December, draw millions of visitors from all parts of the world, but mostly, of course, from our own United States. Of the millions of visitors many of the same will be of our race and creed. Nearly all of these people will either in going or returning pass through this city of flowers and sunshine and spend within our gates from 10 to 30 days of their visit. Now this being so, it is up to our people to properly enter- tain the strangers within our gates. It is well known that.in Los Angeles there are more Negroes than there is in all of the other cities west of the Rocky moun- tains. That being so, much. will be expected of us, and to be equal to the emergency we should in some way form an organization to take the matter up, that we may do our own selves and the city in which we live credit, and make such an impression that we as a natural result of their visit gain for our citizenship recruits fro mthe very best that comes from the East, South and North. Who will make the first move? ALL CALIFORNIA, SHOULD READ “Battles and Victories of All attles and Victories o en | Allensworth” a BY CHARLES ALEXANDER f This is a great, inspiring, helpful volume—just the book to be appreciated as a Christmas token. It not only gives a straightforward narrative of the life of one of the sweetest, noblest and most charming characters in Negro history, but it also contains the story of the awful system ot slavery and the progress of the Negro race under free- dom. There is a keen, interest-gripping moral. philoso- phy running through the volume as convincing as it is fascinating. The book containing over 400 pages, is bound in silk cloth and sglls by mail for $1.70; ' Our readers may obtain this book for $1.50 and save the post- age by calling at the office of | | t 814 CENTRAL AVENUE, LOS ANGELES ' % i : The Greatest Banquet of the Sae- son Given to (he Operators of Bullock’s Department Store. BY MR8, B, MCDONALD. Among the red carnations and beautiful green palms, which or- namented the prettv tea garden of Bullock’s for the second time in the history of that great’store, the colored elevator eperators dined with the employere. The mapagement had spared no pains to make it the greatest affair of the season; and it was. After the boys had partzken of the tur- key and other delicious food, which went to constitute such an affair, Mr, Biglow called upon each of the- sixteen operators to make a speech Every man had something to say concerning the service of the store, Then Mr. Hiltoa, the assistant superintendent, Mr. Jones. Califor- nia’s greatest man on efficiency. and Mr, Biglow, thr Superintend ent, made short addressee. Aiter all had spoker, Mr. Bullock said: “After listening to the boys, it ap- pears that they are already buoyed up te the pitch that I want them; and the only thing I can say is for them to give us their co-operation, so that we mcy get new employers keyed up to the Bullock’s stand- ard.” Of course I don’t know any- thing aboul the tennis club which has been organized or is going to be organized, but it seems as it they. are keeping their plane pretty. quiet. Maybe it is to be an invi- ation affair. SS pa Ee PR as Fas eT ee ee, 1 E, EIGHTH ST. CHRISTIAN Alex Sohen | J. Molin | CHURCH \. Phones: Home 25780—Main 6368 i 1323 E. Eighth St. M ANY Bible School every Sunday 10 STANDARD POULTRY Co P a.m D ‘\ DEALERR IN ALL KINDS OF Preaching 11 a. m. POULTRY, RABBITS AND PIGEONS Y. P.S. C. E, at 6:30 p. m. | Wholesale and Retail Preaching at}7:30. Poultry Dressed to Order ' Delivered Free Prayer-meeting and Bible Study 996.68 Hemldek, 1-2 Block East of Gentral on 12th st. every Thursday at 8 p. m. sia eal ae’ any a ehcnan ean Board meeting every First 14 If it Comes From Tuesday. A i ’ D. L. McMickens, 1323 E. 8th Cc Mi P B E L L S St., Minister. | You KNOW that it ig +— CAMPBELL’S HOME BAKERY WESLEY CHAPEL, _ }. $805 Central Avene : Corner Eighth and San Julian = “| ° | ° Phone South 1478 Rev. Wesley E, Kinchen, pastor. i \ A! Preaching at 11 a. m. E : ; W. E, MAXEY B® 1 sa 8: bls =P Pas : ae ‘| * PE Builders’ and General ‘Hardware, Paints, | Oils, Eas. Preaching at 7:30p.m°°"* ~~ j dbl. sprees pfa ve Eagle to Look After Poor. Children to be Made Happy. The California Eagle will start a relief fund for the purpose of giving the poor children of San Diego a Happy Christmas. Mr. Geo. Ramsey, our correspondent of the Expession City, with a committee of five, will start soliciting. All those wishing to contribute to this worthy cause will send donations to 746 32d street, San Diego, Geo. A. Ramsy. Lodge Directory New Beulah Tabernacle No. 43 meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 8 o'clock p. m. Rev. W. H. Mitchell, pastor. B street between First and Front. Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 2 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. A. M. E. Methodist. Front, between Cedar and Date. Rev. Burnett, pastor. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Mt. Zion Baptist of San Diego. Rev. P. E. Robinson, pastor. Greeley avenue between 30th and 31st. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. E. BURTON CERUT TON CERUT Leading Attorney of [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, looking slightly to the right. The background is dark, and the man's face is partially visible. There are no other discernible details or text in the image.] E. BURTON CERUT Leading Attorney of Los Angeles THE FINCHER MURDER CASE To the many inquiries as the murderer of Robert Taylor we will say this paper is now pense of having a transcript liminary trial at San Bernard have all contributions at once weekly in this paper and the time to act. Send your offering many inquiries as to the progress to be made of Robert Taylor, on the Salt Lake City this paper is now receiving funds to have a transcript of the evidence at the real at San Bernardino. Thus it is very important at once, and the same will this paper and the disposition of the same Send your offering to The California H To the many inquiries as to the progress to bring to justice the murderer of Robert Taylor, on the Salt Lake Line Nov. 8th, we will say this paper is now receiving funds to defray the expense of having a transcript of the evidence at the recent preliminary trial at San Bernardino. Thus it is very necessarv to have all contributions at once, and the same will be published weekly in this paper and the disposition of the same. It is now ime to act. Send your offering to The California Eagle. Preaching at 8 p. m. Read Every Line of the Following Announcement. The Los Angeles Sunday Tribune and the California Eagle for $2.50 per year. By mail and carrier. Offer good for 90 days.; These two newspapers are the acme of journalistic excellence, containing comprehensive and varied literary features. Subscribe for them today. Free and untrammeled, these papers stand for the best interests of all people, for sound morals, good policies, local, state, national, and for honest conduct in both public and private life. Get them today. Sample copy and advertising rates on application. Notice to correspondents and agents: Write this office at once for new plan of circulation. Special notice will also be sent relative to new rules governing the circulation department of this paper. Christmas is coming. What are you going to give -? Let Ellis Marks' Jewelry and Optical Co. incorporated, help you to select a suitable present. Big money sale now on. A small deposit will hold any article until Dec. 25th. leading Attorney of Los Angeles to the progress to bring to justice r, on the Salt Lake Line Nov. 8th, receiving funds to defray the ex of the evidence at the recent preino. Thus it is very necessarv to e, and the same will be published disposition of the same. It is now "Hornets again victorious." The San Diego Hornets defeated the San Diego Cubs Sunday afternoon at National City by final score of 10-9. The Mesrs. Clarence Summey, A. L. Ramsey and Sandy Banks, prominent young San Diego business men, will leave for Los Angeles Christmas eve, where they will spend their holiday vacation. The Misses Ethel and Esther Shannon and Mr. Clarence Summey, were the guests of Mr. A. L. Ramsey at a theatre party Wednesday evening. GUESS WHO Thought they found some money on No. 2 car line? The unlucky man is going to be? Crazy about a certain young lady. Was at church Sunday evening? Went to the Savoy Monday evening. Was at 28th street Thursday evening? Put their feet in the fire? Spent $85 to go to Los Angeles? Going to Los Angeles Christmas eve? Going to work at last? Puts weight on all the boys? Always picking on his sisters? Quit going to the ball games? Going to win the motorcycle race? Went shopping Saturday night? Don't like the guess-who man? Are the champions in playing whist? Won the game Sunday? All persons having property for sale or lodging houses, or tenement houses for rent will do well to list their property for sale or for rent, with the Washington Bureau of Information at 312 Delta Bl'dg, as the Washington Bureau of Information will keep in touch with all of our people who will visit the city during the fair in San Diego, and in San Francisco in 1915, and especially those persons who are desirous of purchasing homes or renting lodging houses or tenement houses. Phone in your list to W. H. Washington, 312 Delta Bl'dg, Main 8687, F 3560. How about that suit? It need pressing. Let the Crystal Cleaners do it. They know how. Call up Main 2403. Prompt service our motto. In case you want turkeys, chickens or ducks, see Ralph Sanders, 652 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 4th street. Nothing but corn fed stock kept. Order now and save money. --- Select Your Xmas Gifts Now. Our Windowa Crammed full of Seasonable Gifts at the Right Price. Another thing in your favor: A small deposit holds any article Until December 25th The Ellis Mark's Jewelry and Optical Co., Inc. 807 Fifth St., Near F. Watch our Windows For the next 60 days we test eyes free and give you 66 1-3 off on all optical Goods. JUST HATS We Cater to LITTLE AND BIG HEADS YOU GO, I GO, WE ALL GO, TO 1010 Fifth street, between C and D, San Diego, Cal Sole Agent San Diego County Saunder's Duck and Poultry Market FRESH EGGS, LIVE OR DRESSED POULTRY THE WAYFARERS' CLUB 145 W. WILLIE H. HUMES, M. The Place Wh This club is conducte of our race, and Willie who guarantees a pleasae in San Diego. The Place Where all Good Fellows Meet This club is conducted purely along social lines for the benefit of our race, and Willie Humes is the right man in the right place, who guarantees a pleasant, courteous treatment to all visitors when in San Diego. South 7553 Res. 1319 Newton Street W. A. AND ARTHUR GROSSER FLORISTS Quick Service Laundry 905 Central Ave. You will secure best work and lowest prices in the city with prompt and courteous treatment. Delivery to all parts of city at low rate. Phone orders given strict attention. Hardware, Paints, Oil and Glass Plumbing Repairs and Lawn Mowers Ground General Jobbing OUR FAMOUS COLORED WOMEN (Composed and read by Rev. J. A. Duncan, Pastor of the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, of Stockton, Calif.) The achievements of all races have held in the aggregate much of the deeds of their women. The mothers of every race stand out boldly as the fashioners of their distinguished sons. And without the role of mother the women of every civilization have had their quota of the great deeds of the times to perform. Hence the colored women of the United States have contributed largely toward establishing their people as worthy of receiving treatment as men. The black man's burden at emancipation was to prove himself a man in the fullest sense of the word. His animal powers had been fully developed, and about which there was no controversy. He had long been his haster's umbrella, by performing labor that his master desired him to do. But this cunning fellow (his master) is order to still his conscience, and maintain his stand had loudly proclaimed that the black man had no mind; and that he was only a PRIEST Rev. J. A. Duncan of Stockton Cai higher order of the brute. But when emancipation came as a direct answer to prayer, the Negro then found that his first and greatest task was proving himself able to enjoy or grasp the arts and sciences. In the first half century of freedom we find that the colored mon in every walk of life and in his onward march is accompanied by his colored sister. There were some rare instances of genius among the slaves, one of which is that of Phyllis Wheatley, who was purchased from the African slave market in Boston, Mass. She was purchased by a white lady, by the name of Wheatley, for a servant. But being of delicate constitution and very early showing signs of a brilliant mind, Mrs. Wheatley did what she could to have it cultivated. Therefore we find this little African girl at twenty years of age a wonder of the high and cultured of the times. After spending some time in England, where she was universally admired as much for her gentle manner as for her art of poetry. Phillis came home to her adopted mother only in time to soothe her last hours and close her eyes when she died Shortly after this Mr. Wheatley and his daughter both died, leaving Phillis, who had been as tenderly matured as her mistresses own daughter, alone in the world. She soon accepted an offer in marriage to a Mr. John Peters, but her marriage life was brief and unhappy. She died in the thirty-first year of her age, on December 5, 1784. Thus Phillis Wheatley proved to the world early in the cruel slavery days that the African women had that rare gift of genius to paint their imaginations in most splendid rhyme. It is a fact that Phillis Wheatley's poems are being read, admired and treasured as a precious gem of literary achievement to the civilized world. Another slave woman who has left her personality stamped in the warp and woof of the Negroes' who was first named Isabella by her mother. But in after years, feeling the force of her mission, named herself Sojourner Truth. She has been called the Libyan national life is our Sojourner Truth, Sybil. It is not known where she was born, but she was finally set free by a decree of the State of New York. We find her in the days preceding the civil war making herself felt in abolition meetings. It is said that she had marvelous power with God and man, and a gift of natural eloquence seldom equaled. She had no education whatever, but kept her friends very busy reading the Bible and answering her letters. At one time while attending an abolition meeting a storm came up, and a young Methodist minister arose and interrupted the speaker (Mrs. Parker Pillsbury) by saying that he feared God's judgment was about to fall on him for sitting and hearing such blasphemy; that it made his hair rise and stand on his head in terror. Here Sojourner's voice rose above the storm and she cried, "Child, do not be skeered; you are not gonnor be harmed; for I don't specks God ever hear-en tell ub ve." Frederick Douglas was speaking in Fanneil hall during the darkest days of the Abolitionists, and he was very much discouraged. But he said that he was suddenly interrupted by Sojourner, who, lifting her long fore-finger and pointing directly at him, said, "Fred, is God dead?" That is all she said, but it was enough; for it fired his soul with such renewed interest that he championed the cause without fear until he saw its triumph, which was the cessation of slavery and the advent of freedom. When her life is reviewed it is often wondered what it would have been if she had received kind treatment, and a thorough education while young. She was instrumental in the emigration of our people to the west and north after emancipation. She finally passed to her reward at Battle Creek, Mich., in the year 1883. of the same, and it is to that end Another character that we could not fail to mention, closely allied to the Abolition days, and the underground railroad, is in the person of Harriet Tubman. She was certainly a wonder of the age; brave as a lion, cunning as a Ceasar, and determined as an Alexander of Macedon. Frances E. Harper was another famous woman, who, in later days, used her charming voice to better the Negroes condition. She is known as an essayist and a lecturer of national fame. Ida B. Willis-Barnet is another woman who felt in the time of a crisis that she had a mission to perform. And right well did she publish abroad the iniquity of mob law. As an exponent of the art of elocution we have Miss Hallie Quinn Brown, who has traveled extensively in America and England, having appeared and performed before the late Queen Victoria. She has done much with her art Henrietta Vinton Davis, whose of elocution for her alma mater (Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio,) to further the education of our young people. fame is national as an elocutionist and reader of rare ability, is another of our famous colored women. Mrs. Amanda Smith of the Methodist church has preached with telling results, from one end of the country to the other, and also has visited the British Isles. Wherever she has been heard her power and personal magnetism had been keenly felt. Edmonia Lewis, the little Negro girl who exclaimed while looking at the statue of Franklin in the city of Boston, Mass., "I can make a stone man." She set to work to prove her ability as a sculpture, and being patronized and encouraged by such noted Englishmen as D. Israli while pursuing her studies in Rome. She has proven her prophesy true, and her name is enrolled on the list of fame, as master of an ancient classical art sculpturing. The colored women are also famous in song, for there is Madam Selika, who is said to have possessed a sweeter voice, and one of greater compas than did the noted Jenny Lind. Madam Flora Batson Bergen is another who has charmed, and thrilled thousands with her sweet and mellow voice, being able to sing the most difficult classic composition from memory, not being able to read a note. All of us no doubt have enjoyed the sweet strains from the throat of Cisceretta Jones, better known as Black Patti. It is not absurd to say that thecivilized world has recognized her rare ability as the foremost singer of the age. We should be false to our mission of naming the best known of our famous colored women should we fail to mention Ada Overton Walker, the most famous danseuse of the American stage, and ever recognized as such. Those who have given over their lives to social services are being ably led by Mmes. Booker T. Washington, Fannie Church Terrel, and Nannie Burroughs. Last but not least, we would appeal to the mothers of our race who amid adversity and persecution, have ever admonished and urged their sons and daughters on to better things and higher life in the face of disheartening circumstances; to take renewed courage, and push the battle of race betterment through the very gates that open into the city of fame by accomplishment. THE "JIM CROW" LAWS. An Unusual Decision by the Supreme Court of the U. S. The State of Oklahoma has a law forbidding railroad companies to furnish sleeping or dining accommodations to any but those of the white race. These would exclude Indians, of whom there are many in Oklahoma. Negroes and most Asiatics, Oklahoma is settled largely from the Southern States, and these so-called "Jim Crow" laws seem to indicate a determination to extend and intensify the race prejudice and hatred which exists in some parts of this country toward the Negro race. The constitutionality of this Oklahoma law was sustained in the Federal District Court in Oklahoma, from which an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court, which has just rendered its decision. The decision is remarkable for two hings. In the first place, the decision of the lower court dismissing the case is affirmed on the technical point that it did not appear that any Negro had applied for the prohibited service and been refused. Doubtless, in the present condition of our court procedure that omission showed neglect on the part of counsel for plaintiff, but it is a disgrace to our civilization that any such thing should be required. The law is there and must be assumed to have been obeyed. The existence of the law ought to be sufficient ground for the suit. And, secondly, if it were conceded that such formal demand by some individual should be an essential prerequisite to a suit, it is simply shocking that our procedure gives no opportunity to correct the error in the pleadings even after the case had reached the Supreme Court. Common sense tells us that it would not hinder, but, on the contrary, promote the ends of HOUSE FURNISHINGS, NOTIONS Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings, Toys, etc. Our Holiday Goods Are Now Ready. Come in and Get Gur Prices TRADE AT GOODSTEIN'S EMPORIUM OWN BUILING Men's, Ladies and Children's Outfitters Where Quality is Considered The East Side Popular Trading Place for Everything 711 East Fifth Street Los Angeles Cal. W. H. GUEST, DRUGGIST Twelfth and Central, Bd'wy 3867 Los Angeles, Cal. Broadway 4690 YOUNG PALACE CO. Groceries, Vegetables, Fruit and Produce 1013 Central Ave. Los Angeles, Cal. Res. Phone Main 7396 Business Phone, Main 5167 Hair Dressing Manicuring Shampooing METROPOLITAN HAIR STORE J. H. CUFFEE, PROP. 1403 1-2 East Ninth St., Co.+. Hemlocck Los Angeles, Cal. Drop In to See Me GRIFFITH JONES ATTORNEY AT LAW 312-314 Byrne Building : : : : Los Angeles, Cal. F 4957 justice, the court, and even the Supreme Court, should direct the plaintiff to go through the farce demanding that which was certain to be refused. It will now require years and a great deal of money to bring a perfected case to the Supreme Court. And it is unnecessary and cruel. But the unusual thing is that while dismissing the case on a technical point, a majority of the court seems to have given an opinion on the merits of the case. While that court has previously sustained State laws requiring railroads to furnish separate cars for the two races, the majority has held that this Oklahoma law is unconstitutional for reesons which the quotation in the dispatches does not make at all clear. It is very unusual for this court to give any indication of its views on any point not essential to the decision rendered. The opinion seems to be mere dicta and of no binding force and may have been rendered either as encouragement to bring a new suit or a hint to the Oklahoma Legislature to repeal or modify its law.—San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 2d. [From the Scrap Book by J. D. Reynolds, Eagle Correspondent.] Tribune Contributor to Address Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Noah D. Thompson, a regular weekly contributor to the Los Angeles Tribune, and an elocutionist of note, will address the Y. M. C. A., Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Both ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend this special occasion. All members are especially invited to be present. Mrs. Motley who was injured by a fall some weeks ago, is able to be about. At the A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. Byers, the pastor, will preach at both morning and evening services Sunday, and the Sunday School Christmas tree and exercises will be Thursday evening. The superintendent and co-workers have planned a rare treat for the children. The general public should not fail to be on hand. The Women's service on last Sunday afternoon was in every way a decided success. Rev. Miss Mary E. Taylor's address, subject: 'The Influence of Women,' was a rare treat. 50 Cts. PER ACRE. Have 320 acres of Government land near Victorville at, 50 cts. per acre: Good buy. Willis O Tyler, 312 Germain Bld'g: Phone Main 4738. MT. ZION BAPTIST Third and Stephenson Ave. Dr. J. T. Hill, Pastor. At 11 a. m., preaching, subject, 7:30 p. m., preaching, subject, FIRST HOLINESS CHURCH Cor Naomi and S. Redwood St. Services Sundays 11:00 a. m., 3:00 p. m., 7:30 p. m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:30. Wm. A. WASHINGTON, Pastor. RK BAZAAR and Ashland Streets SHINGS, NOTIONS ings Toys etc Our Holiday COME WE HAVE THAT GIFT HERE House Coats Lounging Robes Bath Robes, Smoking Jackets HOSIERY Half a dozen pairs in a gift box. Men never have too many SCARFS Oriental designs, beautiful stpripes, Per- terns and the last word in Knitted Scarfs R BAGS KERCHIEF CASES HANGERS WALKING STICKS ERS SHIRT SETS AS STICK PINS RS SUSPENDERS ETTE CASES CIGAR CASES All in Fancy Christmas Boxes Quaint Oriental designs, beautiful stpripes, Persian patterns and the last word in Knitted Scarfs COLLAR BAGS KERCHIEF CASES SCARF HANGERS WALKING STICKS MUFFLERS SHIRT SETS PAJAMAS STICK PINS GARTERS SUSPENDERS CIGARETTE CASES CIGAR CASES All in Fancy Christmas Boxes Mullen & Bluett BROADWAY AT SIXTH ing Goods for Christmas Gifts Outing Goods for Christmas Gifts Auto Robes, Goggles, Gauntlets, Caps Puttees, Lunch Kits and Sweater Coats, Knit Caps and Toques, Wool other Reefers and Leggins, High-Laced Boots for Women. Sweaters and Sweater Coats, Knit Caps and Toques, Wool Mitts, Leather Reefers and Leggins, High-Laced Boots for Men and Women. Shotguns, Target and Air Rifles Fisning Rods and Tackle Vacuum Bottles, Flasks Bicycles, Kodaks Indoor and Outdoor Gym Apparatus Exercisers of all Kinds Striking Bags, Boxing Gloves Coaster Wheels and Axles Wm. H. HOEGEE CO., Inc. 138-42 South Main Street THE Wm. H. HOEGEE CO., Inc. 138-42 South Main Street Broadway 5168 Home F 3294 Gust Picoulas & Co. GROCERIES, FRUIT, PRODUCE AND PROVISIONS Three Star Brand Olive Oil Wholesale and retail Importers and Shippers 827-29 East Fifth Street Los Angeles, Cal: F.C.WATERMAN & CO. DDALER IN New and Second-Hand Furniture 1827 Central Avenue Los Angeles, Cal. PHOENIX MEAT MARKET D. J. KRUPP, Proprietor Dealer in all Kinds of Meats, Butter, Eggs and Poultry. Tel. Home F 4555 750 E. Ninth St., Los Angeles, Cal. BEEMAN & HENDEE Ladies' Shirt Waists, Neckwear, Yarns, Infants' Layettes, Children's Dressmaking, Dolls and Toys, Needlework, Embroideries, Juvenile Clothing Phones: Home 10239 Pacific Main 4998 UROVIDENCE BAPTIST INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH A Living Church. There are many active and successful churches in Los Angeles, but there are none which, considering the means at their disposal, meet the demand upon them more fully than the Providence Baptist Institutional Church. In the last few years Los Angeles has become a metropolis. Not only are people coming to this city from the Eastern States, but people of other languages and races are flocking here, and among them are the Colored people from our Southern States, in ever increasing numbers. The estimates of their number vary, but 30,000 is that commonly given. They are not massed in any one one part of the city, but are in several well defined colonies; their largest groups, however, are in the southeast and southwest parts of the city. To minister to this large group of people a considerable number of churches were organized, of the conventional type found so generally in the Southern states. But the conventional type of colored church does not succeed fully in meeting the needs of its constituency in Los Angeles, because it is modeled after the usual type of white churches. But while the white man or woman has a multitude of other interests, the Colored man is limited because of the color line. The white man's church is only a part of his life; it is all in all to the Black man. It is almost the only place where his manhood is taken at par. About a year ago a young colored minister from Atlanta, the Rev. Alfred C. Williams, came to the city to work among the Baptist churches. He was a graduate in arts and divinity from Morehouse College in Atlanta, and had done graduate work in Columbia University in economics and sociology. He had a vision of a work that would be more than the ordinary church work. He wanted to build an institution in which the Colored man should find not only a religious home, but a social center, and an educational center. He soon was able to take charge of a small group of people, organizing them into a church, and in the very name of the church proclaiming his purpose and method of work. Now his church has increased to a membership of over a hundred, and a constituency much larger. It is housed in a comfortable building, which is admirably suited to the work the church is doing. And best of all, it has become a model to the less aggressive Colored churches which preceded it in Los Angeles. It was the writer's privilege to lecture to one of its societies a few days ago, and the activities of the church were surprising to him, when he thought of its newness. Beside the ordinary services of worship, and the Sunday school, every Tuesday night the Samuel Coleridge Taylor Literary Society meets—named in honor of a prominent Colored musician—and beside an interesting program offers to its attendants the advantage of a singing class. The church also maintains a free employment bureau, a feature which is sorely needed among the poor of any city. But it is in the educational line that the church has made its greatest strides. A school of music has been organized, and is doing excellent work. At the present time it has three teachers and thirty-five students. Instruction is given in piano, voice, and the stringed instruments. A business class has been organized and is expected to develop rapidly. Twice a week also Bible study study classes are held. A domestic science class is planned for the near future, and plans are now under way for the establishment of a men's club house. There are plenty of other places where an equally good work has been built up in the course of several years, but this large work has been built up in less than one year, and with not a single cent of money from with- out the congregation. The Baptist Home Missionary Society has not been in a position to help, and Pastor Williams and his people have had none to depend upon save themselves. In the great days that are upon us the Church of Jesus Christ will everywhere need men of foresight and energy, and no part of it more so than the Colored section. The redemption of the Colored race can be in no way furthered more profitably than by institutions of the type of this church. Sunday Pastor Williams will preach at the morning and evening services. The choir will render special music at each service. The mock trial on Tuesday night, under the direction of the S. Coleredge Taylor Society, was a complete success. Each Tuesday evening is an evening of vnjoyment at Providence. Each service is truly a source of wholesome helpfulness. To hear pastor Williams is to be inspired. Tabernacle Baptist Church News Regardless of the fact that it was quite chilly on Sunday morning there were the faithful few who, in spite of the weather, will go out early in the morning to send up their prayers to God at the early prayer meeting which is conducted every Sunday morning by Deacon Walker, at which every one receives a blessing. There was a good attendance at Sunday School Also at the 11 o'clock service when the pastor filled his place in the pulpit and preached a very strong and powerful sermon on prayer, its place in the economy of grace and the art of praying. He also asked that each member establish a family altar in their homes, so they might lead a simple, Christian life. Also stated that when it seems that we no longer felt the love we used to feel pray much and go back to where we were when we first believed. God never changes, it is we that change. In the afternoon service Rev. Washington of the Holiness church with his congregation paid us a visit. Rev. Washington preached a most wonderful sermon, subject "Faith and Fortitude," and I am sure every one present enjoyed it. Rev. Gordon preached again at the evening services. Next Sunday afternoon at the Sojourner Truth Home, Rev. J D. Gordon will deliver an original poem; a writing of his own; and those who will go out will have the pleasure of hearing it first, before it goes to press. The choir will also furnish music. A good number is expected out. He will occupy his pulpit in the morning and will take for his subject, "The Result of Having Family Prayer." Will also preach in the evening. We had quite a few visitors at our services, among them Mrs. Wm. Cooper and Mrs. Boyd of Chicago. We noticed among us the bride and groom Mr. and Mrs. Bronson,, who recently married He is one of our ushers. We are always glad to meet and welcome visitors and friends, wishing all a merry Christmas, as it will be past before the paper is out again. Mr. John Caulsbury, manager of the Colorado Electric Co., 842 Central Avenue, has a fine line of electrical goods, and our people will do well to see him. His prices are the lowest in the city. THE FABEN PHI BALL The above fraternity wishes to announce again with pleasure their intention of giving their annual ball on New Years' night, 1915. When one recalls the taste, refinement and pleasure afforded by this annual festivity under the auspices of this fraternity heretofore, we are not surprised to know that already the great public is in anticipation of the event. Preparations already on the way promise an enjoyable evening to the guests, every effort being made to make the occasion of a highly artistic character. Negroes, Beware! of Allensworth Land Co. It is in no way connected with Allenworth and the lands it is offering for sale should be investigated before any steps are taken toward purchasing. The Negro agents who have been employed will do well to ascertain their position before any salts are undertaken. Signed OSCAR O. OVEKR W. A. PAYNE. Tel. Main 4525 McDowell & Barnett LAWYERS 36-7 Canadian Building 432 So Main St ALPINE CHAPTER No. 4, O. E. S. Meets on the first and third Wednesday in each month. Mrs. A. Wesley, Worthy matron. Mrs. Viola B. Mabrey, Sec. CALDWELL'S A. M. E. ZION MISSION. Savannah street near Brookly avenue. Rev. S. A. Adams, pastor. Sunday School 9:30. Morning service 11 a. m. V. C. E. Union 7 o'clock p. m. Evening service 8 p. m. The Order of Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa meets the First Monday evening of each month at Scott's Hall, 561 Central avenue. MRS. E. R. BALDWIN, M. E. Q MISS M. BUSBY. WS ANCIENT FREE AND Accepted Masons, Eureka Lodge No. 3 meets second and fourth Friday at 8 p.m. of each month at Central Hall. SOLOMON Z. THOMAS, W. M.: CHARLES JAY MONROE, Secty.: NOTICE PIONEERS The Pioneer Club has now secured permanent headquarters and will meet henceforth'at Odd Fellows' hall, corner Wall and 8th street, in the banquet room on the first and third Saturday evening at 8 o'clock sharp. All who have been residents of Los Angeles for 25 years or longer are invited to come out and join. Mrs. Eliza Warner, Pres. Mrs. E. Baker, Sec. 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. The J.W.Robinson Co. GIFTS FOR MEN'S Hosiery Men's Silk Hosiery—plain colors . 50 cents—up: Accordion Silk Hosiery . . . $1, $2 and $2.50: Men's evening and Motor Scarfs—in different colors—in s ilkand silk-and-wool . $1.50 to $10: Neck-wear Neckwear of imported silks in new nations . . . . . . 50 cents- Men's Neckwear of imported silks in new color combinations . . . . . . 50 cents—and up Lounging Robes Blanket Bath Robes Crushed Velvet Lounging Silk Pajamas Crushed and Brocaded Vel Silk or wool bed-room slipp Bath Robes $5- Velvet Lounging Robes Jamas $7.50 Bed and Brocaded Velvet House Coats wool bed-room slippers $1, $1.50 an Blanket Bath Robes $5—and up Crushed Velvet Lounging Robes $40 Silk Pajamas $7.50 and $10 Crushed and Brocaded Velvet House Coats $25 Silk or wool bed-room slippers $1, $1.50 and $2.50 First Floor Men's Wear Section BROADWAY AND THIRD M T LOWE GREATEST MOUNTAIN TRIP IN A... 25 Miles Through FROM SEA LEVEL TO EXCURSION FAST UNTIL JAN. 15 O' BETTER GO SO Literature Sent Anyone, Anywh PACIFIC ELECTR D. w. PONTIUS, TRAFFIC MANAGER GREATEST MOUNTAIN SCENE TRIP IN AMERICA Miles Through Wonder FROM SEA LEVEL TO THE CLOUD LINE CURSION FARE SIL JAN. 15 ONLY AFTER GO SOON From Sent Anyone, Anywhere, on Postal PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY, TRAFFIC MANAGER Central Knitting Work 1221 CENTRAL AVENUE sets for the Kiddies. We make sweaters and Our new line of Christmas Goods are now inery. Department is unique and our prices 25 Miles Through Wonderland EXCURSION FARE UNTIL JAN. 15 ONLY BETTER GO SOON PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY D. w. PONTIUS, TRAFFIC MANAGER LOS ANGELES Central Knitt 1221 CENTRAL Teddy Bear Sets for the Kiddies. We of knit goods. Our new line of Christi Our Millinery Department is uni Central Knitting Works Teddy Bear Sets for the Kiddies. We make sweaters and all kinds of knit goods. Our new line of Christmas Goods are now ready, Our Millinery Department is unique and our prices are right Everything handled by US is made by US S. M. Bashor Phone Main 3992 J. C. Deue S. M. Bashor & Co. Phone Main 3992 M. Bashor & C S. M. Bashor & Co. Poultry and Rabbits We dress to order. We give s retail trade. Fre press to order. We give special attention to retail trade. Free delivers Central Ave. Los A We dress to order. We give special attention to our retail trade. Free delivers 934-936 Central Ave. Work Done at Moderate Prices HENRY L. Suits Made to Order TAILC First-class Cleaning. Press Get Your Hats Cleaned, Bl by an Expert Hatter. Phone we will call at your home with HENRY L. KOHN Made to Order TAILOR Prices Ran $15 00 to class Cleaning. Pressing and Repair Your Hats Cleaned, Blocked and Remod Expert Hatter. Phone or send postal call at your home with late samples. 1 Ave. Los A Suits Made to Order TAILOR Prices Range From $15.00 to $45.00 First-class Cleaning. Pressing and Repairing. Get Your Hats Cleaned, Blocked and Remodeled by an Expert Hatter. Phone or send postal and we will call at your home with late samples. The Maine Transfer and Storage Co. 406 East 5th St. Los Angeles, Cal. Trunks delivered to and from Hotels and Depots 25c up Baggage Stored 3 Days Free. Checks Called For Free Trunks stored where you can have access to them. 25c per month The Maine Transfer and 406 East 5th St. Trunks delivered to and from H Baggage Stored 3 Days Free. Trunks stored where you can have ac HOME 25136 846 S. Central Ave. Sunset Main 7254 $5-and up Robes $40 $7.50 and $10 vet House Coats $25 ers $1, $1.50 and $2.50 NTAIN SCENIC AMERICA High Wonderland THE CLOUD LINE $2.00 From Los Angeles here, on Postal Application ERIC RAILWAY LOS ANGELES ing Works AVENUE make sweaters and all kinds mas Goods are now ready, due and our prices are right or & Co. special attention to our e delivers Goods called for and delivered M 4425 KOHN OR Prices Range From $15 00 to $45.00 using and Repairing. locked and Remodeled or send postal and late samples. Los Angeles, Cal. and Storage Co. Los Angeles, Cal. hotels and Depots 25c up Checks Called For Free access to them, 25c per month J. C. Deuel Los Angeles, Cal. Home A 3946 WILLIAM O. TILLER Venice, Ocean Park, Santa Monica J. ALLEN REESE. On Friday of last week Miss Minnie Albitton delighted the audience of the Herald Theatre, Ocean Park. They claim her most excellent vocal ability beyond comparison. Mrs. Wright, of Sixth street Santa Monica, is now up and able to be about her business. The cooking cantata given by Philip Chapel last week, was repeated Tuesday and was well attended. The purpose of the proceeds is to pay off the church's street assessment. Rev. J. A. Trimble filled the pulpit of First Baptist Church last Sunday. God's need for material things:" Text: "God hath need of it." Mark 11:3. The Rev. did credit to himself, in that he thoroughly proved his subject. Miss Mamie Carter and Mrs. Fanny Adams tendered Miss Hazel Sercey a miscellaneous shower on Saturday, 12th inst., complimentary to her marriage. Miss Sercey's popularity was shown by the number of useful and valuable presents given her. The festure of the evening was the amusement created when Mr. Sereey, father of the bride, introduced the couple as Mr. and Mrs. Brooks The couple had quietly traveled to San Bernardino and were there married the Monday preceding the shower. GUESS WHO Went out Tuesday evening with a Mr. P? Cried at the shower? Rode in a crowded "gitney bus?" Sat with "Hip?" Came to Venice to see her and she was gone? Worked too late to do herself any good? Hates to get up in a cold morning? Was told to let him alone? St. Philips' Church, Episcopal. On Paloma, Between Clanton and 16th-Rev. H. T. Cleghorn, Pastor. CHRISTMAS DAY. Low Mass ..... 7 a. m. Low Mass ..... 8 a. m. High Mass ..... 11 a. m. Procession ..... Adesle Fideles Kyrie Eleison ..... Erwin Reade Gloria Tibi ..... " " " " Gratias Tibi ..... " " " " Sermon ..... The Rector Offertorium ..... Ulyses Burch Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Erwin Read Benedictus, Qui Venit ..... " " " Agnus Dei ..... " " " O salutaris ..... " " " Gloria in Excelsis Deo ..... " " " Recessional ..... Exultate, Emmanuel WILLIS O. TYLER Attorney-at-Law 312 Germain Bld'g 224 South Spring Street. Phones F 6898 Main 4738 Residence, 1222 E. 8th street Residence phone, Bdw'y 6235. The firm of Tyler & Macbeth has dissolved and Attorney Tyler is practicing alone. Respectfully, WILLIAM O. TYLER are making a special reduction in all our Fall and winter suitings which include the latest fabrics and dresses and weaves from the best mills in American also including foreign weaves which we will make up with superior workmanship and style and we guarantee to pay to most fastidious. All we ask is a trial and we are of retaining you as a regular customer. Eugene Walker 632 South Main Street Have a Special Imported Blue Serge at $35.00 Main 415 We are making a special reduction in all our Fall and Winter suitings which include the latest fabrics and fabrics and weaves from the best mills in American also including foreign weaves which we will make up with superior workmanship and style and we guarantee to satisfy to most fastidious. All we ask is a trial and we feel sure of retaining you as a regular customer. Eugene Walker 632 South Main Street I have a Special Imported Blue Serge at $35.00 Palace Market 434-36 S. Main St. The Palace sets the star Meats (fresh and salt) Groceries, Bakery Goods Palace sets the standard in prices for all people in fresh and salt). Fish. Poultry, Vegetables, Fruits, es, Bakery Goods and Delicacies. The Palace sets the standard in prices for all people in Meats (fresh and salt). Fish. Poultry, Vegetables, Fruits, Groceries, Bakery Goods and Delicacies. HAVE YOU EVER GONE EAST THIS WAY SALT LAKE RO Particulars at any Ticket Office Los Angeles office at 601 So Phones Main 8908 Home LAKE ROUTE THE WAY TO THE EAST Dars at any Ticket Office. Los Angeles office at 601 So. Spring St. and First St. Station. Main 8908 Home 10031 SALT LAKE ROUTE THE WAY TO THE EAST Particulars at any Ticket Office. Los Angeles office at 601 So. Spring St. and First St. Station. Phones Main 8908 Home 10031 For Good Things to Eat COSMOPOL (Formerly the R. Hr 83 East Third St. Phone OSMOPOLITON CAFE (Formerly the New Santa Fe Cafe) R. HITE PROP. d St. Corner Third and Rose Phone Main 6512 of New York City, with New Company of first class entertainers seen nightly Every Thursday Night Ladies' Souvenir Night 733 East Third St. Corner Third and Rose Phone Main 6512 Miss Anderson, of New York City, with New Company of first class entertainers seen nightly Every Thursday Night Ladies' Souvenir Night A 2562 ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Main 415 SALT LAKE ROUTE If not, we should be pleased to have you get in touch with our agents next time you contemplate going East, and learn what a desirable route it is. "Its the Short Line from Southern California through Salt Lake City, with beautiful scenic attractions and excellent service. You may travel first or second class in the Los Angeles Limited or the Pacific Limited, as they have both Standard and Tourist Sleepers Run daily from Los Angeles to Chicago via Omaha, in less than three days, with direct connections for Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Overland Express has through sleepers to Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha and Chicago. All trains have Dining Cars with the best of service. You will surely enjoy a trip East over the Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore, 6 room house, 1151 E. 33rd St. Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, 6 room house, 1158 E. 33rd St. Miss Lillie Campbell, 6 room house, 1668 E. 50th Pl. Miss Lila Harris, 5 room house, 1674 E. 50th Pl. Miss Mollie Jones, one 6 room, one 5 room, 5112 Holmes Ave. Mrs. Duke, 4 room house, 5116 Holmes Ave. Miss Smith, 5 room bungalow, 1447 W. 35th St. Mr. and Mrs. Scagg, 5 room bungalow, 1461 W. 35th St. Mrs. Kyles, 5 room bungalow, 1432 W. 37th St. Mr. and Mrs. Estill, 5 room cottage, 914 Austin St. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mann, 5 room cottage, 1368 E. 33rd St. Mrs. Chubbs, 4 room cottage, 1360 E. 33rd St. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, one lot, Watts, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, two lots, Watts, Cal. Mrs. Garnir, four lots, Watts, Cal. Mrs. Susie Anderson, one lot, Watts, Cal. Mrs. J. Hollywell, two 4 room bungalows, 435 and 437 North Mountain View. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hill, 6 room bungalow, 1665 W. 37th Pl. Mr. and Mrs. A. Henderson, 5 room bungalow, 1651 W. 37th Pl. Mrs. Irene Hamilton, 5 room bungalow, 1551 W. 35th Pl. Mr. Colon Cornelius, 6 room bungalow, 1631 W. 35th Pl. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCollough, 5 room bungalow, 1545 W. 37th St. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Eadens, 6 room bungalow, 639 E. 36th St. Mr. J. A. Irvin, 6 room cottage, 1401 E. 52nd St. Mrs. Carrie Parsons, 6 room bungalow, 1408 E. 52nd St. Mrs. Augustus L. M. Martin, 7 room bungalow, 1325 E. 51st St. Mr. R. Scott, two lots, Watts, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Dennis, two lots, Watts, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. J. Benjamin, two lots, Watts, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo McKenney, six lots, Watts, Cal. And quite a number of others that space will not permit me to publish. We now carry Fire Insurance for the following persons: Mrs. Henry Davis, 835 Hem- C. A. Jones, 1556 W. 37th St. Mrs. M. Riddles, 735 E. 3rd St. Mr. A. J. Gadson, 1738 E. 54th St. Wards Chapel, 1354 Channing St. Mrs. Irene Hamilton, 1591 W. 35th St. Mrs. P. E. Mosley, 843 McGarry St. Mrs. L. E. Gaines, 841 E. 55th St. Mr. R. M. Meek, 1310 E. 9th St. Mr. W. McWard, 1822 E. 53rd St. Mr. Henry McCollough, 1839 E. 54th St. Mrs. Pauline Remy, 1714 E. 14th St. Mrs. Fannie Franklin, 5221 Holmes Ave. Mr. G. H. Hamilton, 2035 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. 7th St. Mr. Isaac Rayford, 1858 E. 51st St. Mrs. E. Motor, 1150 $ \frac{1}{2} $ So. Central. Mr. Plummber Henry, 2252 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. 10th St. Mr. F. B. Miller, 1443 E. 21st St. Mrs. Harriet Owens, 2918 New Jersey St. Mr. W. Padgett, 1411 Elwood St. Mrs. Minnie Reid, 3676 Griffith Ave. Mr. H. B. Lee, 606 No. Soto. Mr. J. T. Sims, 1587 W. 37th St. Mr. Robert McCarty, 1572 W. 37th Pl. Mrs. Helen Pierson, 548 Central Ave. Mrs. Emma Harington, 1859 E. 54th St. Mrs. Agnes Riddles, 735 E. 3rd St. Mr. T. R. Lott, $1621\frac{1}{2}$ W. 36th Pl. Mrs. E. L. Johnson, $814\frac{1}{2}$ Central Ave. Mr. J. B. Holmes, 1818-1820 Central Ave. Mrs. Ella Estill, 914 E. Austin St. Mrs. Mary Stower, 1294 W. 35th Pl. Mrs. Lila Harrison, 1674 E. 50th Pl. Mrs. T. R. Lott, 1621 W. 36th Pl. Mrs. Nancy Harris, 1409½ E. 8th St. Mrs. Lottie McDowell, 1331½ E. 12th St. Mrs. Nancy Harris, 1405 E. 8th St. Mrs. Nancy Harris, 1405½ E. 8th St. Mr. Robert McCarty, 1572 W. 37th P1. J. W. Walker, 819 Hemlock St. P. Terry, 804 E. 3rd St. Jennie Hurley, 2300 Damon St. Mrs. M. Williams, 839 E. 4th St. Mrs. W. P. Posey, 1613 E. 9th. Mrs. McCallop, 1608 E. 15th. J. H. Young, 702 Mateo St. Mrs. S. L. Balder, 809 E. 1st St. Mattie Thomas, 1538 Newton St. Joseph Augustus, 1518 E. 9th St. Mrs. Hattie Baldwin, 2108 Amey St. Ivan Saunders, 1331 Wall St. Mrs. Emma Harrington, 3747 La Salle Ave. Jame Howard, 923 McGarry. J. W. Stanley, 1228 Victoria St. Mrs. Bessie Williams, 1726 E. 52nd St. Mr. S. A. Eadens, 639 E. 36th St. Honora O'Toole, 343 W. 53rd St. James Prentice, 739 E. 3rd St. Mrs. M. Harris, 914 Long Beach Ave. S. W. Kegler, 918 Long Beach Ave. S. H. Hamilton, 836 Central Ave. Mrs. G. M. Roberts, 1206 Victoria St. We now carry sick and accident insurance for the following persons: Wesley Williams, 1234 Long Beach Ave. Warren Williams, 1234 Long Beach Ave. Henry Taylor, 777 Ceres Ave. Ed Gray, 1568 E. 32nd St. P. E. Vernon, 200 E. Cypress. Sidney Collins, 1758 E. 9th St. Henry Williams, 643 Central Ave. Mrs. Mollie Nelson, 838 San Julian St. Toddie F. Hooks, 3458 Poydras. Charles Range, 726 E. 9th St. W. Lofton, 431 So. Savannah. Mrs. Beatrice Albritton, 439 No Mountain View Colon Cornelius, 1631 W. 35th Pl. Mrs. Cliffie Burks, 1564 W. 36th St. Mrs. Ada H. Ross, 349 Hemlock. William Turner, 1588 W. 36th Pl. J. N. Littlejohn, 1597 W. 36th Pl. Mrs. Bessie Rice, 1608 W. 36th Pl. G. C. Carter, 5122 Holmes Ave. Mrs. Minerva King, 823 Gladys Ave. J. S. True, 440 No. Westmoreland. A. D. Nnchols, 1307 E. 8th St. Lewis Massey, 780 Central Ave. Grover C. Buchannan, 831 San Pedro St. Mrs. Daisy Thompson, 802 Santa Fe Ave. Harvey Franklin, 710 Channing St. A Pleasant Stroll. After she rain, and things were beginning to look like California again, people began to come out of their shells and act like native sons again. Out at U. S. C. two young men and a young lady took a stroll. It is rumored that they strolled, and strolled, and strolled In fact that stroll was from the University down to Sixth and Main. All we have to say about this little walk is: it's some stroll The members of the Allensworth Literary and Industrial Club are requested to be present at a called meeting at the residence of Mrs. C. Hulbert of E. 12th street, Tuesday afternoon December 22nd. From the Scrap Book, by J. D. Reynolds, Railroad Correspondent of the California, Eagle ent of the California Eagle. The large, spacious assembly hall of the colored Y. M. C. A. was filled to its capacity Monday, August 8th, when hundreds of employees of the various districts throughout the city assembled to hear lectures delivered by prominent officials of the company. Promptly at 10 o'clock Mr. L. S. Hungerford, general superintendent, delivered the opening address, which was somewhat brief. He was followed by Superintendent A. W. Giltzaw of the Southern District, who took for his next, "Service." Mr. Giltzaw's lecture varied little from the lectures which have been given by the various superintendents throughout the country, which by this time most men are familiar. Mr. J. A. Davis, chief service inspector, made a few remarks. On arising he was loudly, applauded. Mr. Davis covered the same ground as Mr. Giltzaw. In his closing remarks some very timely advice was given the boys. In part he said: "You boys represent the Pullman company; you come in direct contact with the public; it is up to you to be polite, courteous and obliging. Go about your duties with a smile on your face, for the service in general depends on you. The porters we must have; we cannot do without you, and another thing I wish to say is, you come daily in contact with the meetings and all claim they were well repaid. With the final of these sessions marked the closing of the greatest and most successful of its kind in the annals of the railroad world. the best people in the land; then why is it many of you pick for your associates a lower class? many men frequent dives, saloons and gambling dens; come to the cars with intoxicants on their breath and too fatigued to give the proper service. The proper place for you is at home taking your rest. Many of you are selfish; you never think of the tired wife at home, the old mother or father who would enjoy an evening with you at a picture show. You must learn to save your money, pick your associates; you must consider yourself above common laborers just as other races do. In the eyes of the Creator one man is just as good as another, but among men we have classes. Would the wealthy or the well-to-do take for his associate the man who toils in the streets? No. Then you boys must make divisions the same way. I know the colored people. I lived in Missouri for twenty years. I know your weakest points as well as the strong ones. During the meeting many stringest rules were modified, such as being permissible to polish shoes in the working room, the wearing of skull caps, etc. Owing to the noon hour the meeting adjourned until Monday. Other officials present were Mr. J. P. Leach, superintendent of Eastern district, and representatives from Mr. C. C. Cox's office, also Mr. W. H. White's. When Mr. Richmond Dean, the company's genial general manager, addressed the big Tuesday meeting and expressed his pleasure of seeing so many faces he had been familiar with for the past thirty years, and remarked that one man in the service was just as good an another, regardless of his color—white, black or yellow—he was loudly cheered. Although a man of few words, from personal interviews from time to time with Mr. Dean, we are confident he means just what he says. Then followed Mr. J. A. Davis, who remarked: "You boys repre- sent the company. We cannot operate our cars without you. (Let us hope there is no individual so egotistical in his belief that his dismissal from the service would cause, the company bankruptcy.) Your success means our success, and advising the men to save their money, avoid bad company, to be polite and courteous, also proves he takes personal interest in the boys. Coffee and sandwiches were served to all who cared to participate, compliments of the Pullman company. On the following Monday Mr. C. C. Cox held sway and another large and appreciative crowd was out to greet him. Tuesday Mr. J. P. Leach, of the Eastern Division, spoke to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Leach also spoke along yines to improve the service. So enthused were his listeners at time a pin could have been heard to fall upon the floor. At the close of his address he requested men to make any suggestions which might improve the service. He also requested the men to explain why many were guilty of stepping on the upholstery, wherein as Porter R. C. Tucker offered the excuse that the stepping box and ladders were unsafe, especially in the new cars, which were so much higher, heavier and harder to handle. The matter was taken under advisement. Mrs. Elgin of 818 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Central, who has been on the sick list, is much improved. President Wilson gave strong encouragement to southern colored men who are promoting an exposition in Richmond next year commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro by accepting an invitation to visit the exposition and make an address. A large delegation, headed by Giles Jackson of Richmond, president of the exposition, and Judson W. Lyons of Augusta, former register of the treasury, representing the Negro Historical and Industrial Association, under whose auspices the exposition is to be held, called on the president and extended the invitation. In accepting, the president said that he wished the exposition every success. The President was told that the progress of the Negro in the last 50 years would be fittingly celebrated. at Richmond, and that this progress was shown in the fact that in the State of Virginia alone the Negroes pay taxes on $34,000,000 of property, church and school and similar properties not included. See H.H.Williams For the following bargains in real estate. 1315 East 12th street. Phone Ma n 6368. We have some good bargains in real estate. 3-room house on E. 51st street. Price $1400, cash $100, balance $10 per month. 3-room house on E. 51st street. Price $750; cash $100; balance $10 per month. 5-room house on E. 22 street. Price $2,650; cash $200; balance $22.50 per month. 5-room house on E. 21st street. Price $3000; cash $500; balance $25 per month. We also have bargains in Watts.