California Eagle

Miss Lorenza E. Jordan Scores Big Success In Initial Recital. Volume 28 Miss Lo Editor Bass SAN FRANCISCO HAPPENINGS Editor's Comment on Men and Issues. In company with our energetic Northern representative, Mr. H. Shannon, the editor of The Eagle has spent a strenuous fortnight visiting our patrons, both subscribers and advertisers, also in further placing before the people the hustling and growing California Eagle, the paper that has set a new mark in Negro journalism on the Pacific Coast, maintaining offices in San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego and Los Angeles. On the Upward Trend. We also visited the A. M. E. Colored people are generally progressing along the various lines of effort. The churches and fraternal organizations in particular seem to be keeping up with the mighty march of progress. A visit to the First A. M. E. church, of which Rev. J. H. Wilson is the pastor, was a revelation to us. He has builted here a splendid edifice which is indeed a high credit not only to the pastor and his membership and the denomination, but to the entire city as well. Rev. Wilson is doing a great work under trying conditions. We are glad to note that the Zion church on Geary street, which is pastored by Rev. W. W. Matthews. This is also a very creditable edifice which also has been newly built and will stand as a lasting monument to the progressive spirit of the members and pastor of the same. Rev. Matthews is a pleasing personality, and an eloquent speaker and to him great credit is due, for this edifice wil stand as a monument to his zeal and effort. The fraternal orders with a multiplicity, of work before them of seeing that the visiting members who come both to attend annual meetings and to visit the fair, are all doing well. We visited Oriel lodge at their last meeting and find them moving along with their aim to reach the highest pinnacle of success. Other Lines of Business We met the editor and publisher of the Western Outlook, also a Negro journal, that has a general circulation throughout the country, and they report progress all along the line. We also met the old war horse and pioneer race builder in the person of J. C. Rivers of Oakland in company with Grand Secretary of the Masons W. H. Wilson of Marysville. Also we met the Hon. Oscar Hudson, recent appointee of President Wilson as resident counsel for Liberia. Mr. Hudson is nicely situated in the Monadnock building and enjoys, we are told, a lucrative practice. At a later date we shall speak more extensively of Mr. Hudson and his work. A New Organization On the Horizon. There is in embryo just now one of the most unusual move- ```markdown ``` Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland, Cal., July 3, 1915 ments along the lines of organization which has ever been known, headed by Attorney Hudson and John Taylor, well known politician. There is being fostered an organization known as the Colored Men's Protective Association, and from their preamble as published in the Western Outlook, no Sunday school or any other organization could have more sublime or loftier principles. And it is simply a question with the uninitiated, is it true? If the proper motives rule and maintain with sincerity, we see no reason why any man or set of men should not unite to improve his conditions. The Eagle will keep our readers posted as to the progress of this unique organization, their objects aims, etc. Mr. Lester Mapp, who has been a staunch friend and supporter of this paper, is still maintaining an interest in several lines of business. Congressman Kahn. We met the genial representative in Congress from this district in the person of the Hon. Julius Kahn. Mr. Kahn has for years been one of the leading forces in Congress, he has been a staunch friend of the common people and therefore the Colored people throut the country look on him as one of our best friends. We also met the genial ex-mayor Schmitz, who is the recipient of a hearty boom for mayor of the city again at the coming primaries and election. "Coffee of Fame Bears Caswell's Name" This is still the password of Caswell's Coffee House, 530 Folsom street. Mr. Caswell is the leading exponent of the best there is in coffees. Our chefs and users of good coffee can so testify. All loan concerns in this city, who have been in the habit of charging extortionate terms for loans on household goods and other collateral, have been notified by the City Prosecutor's office that the limit on all loans repaid in weekly payments must not be charged more than 2 per cent per month. Anything in excess of this will subject the offender to prosecution. Let every member of the race entitled to register, register. There is no poll tax now in California and having citizen rights, the right to vote makes you respected. All of those who subscribed to the Y. M. C. A. building fund are morally and really legally responsible for their subscription and at a very early date should attend to their obligation. The promise of Mr. Rosenthal's $25,000 contribution to the building fund does not stand forever, and the race owes a duty to themselves to stand on the record of having a word worth while. Mrs. M. L. Echols, 943 Birch st., left for Oakland and other points North, Friday, where she will visit her nieces, Mrs. Summers and Mrs. Talbot of Sacra- mento. Mrs. Echols will return on or about the 15th inst. FRESNO. Raisin Center Lodge No. 5, A. F. and A. M., together with Rising Star Chapter No. 5, O. E. S., turned out in dress regalia Sunday before last, and headed by the Fink-Smith Colored band marched in brilliant array from their hall at F. and Calarares sts, to the Second Baptist church, where the annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Ayres of Hanford. Preceding the sermon a short program was rendered which included a solo by Miss Addie M. Berry and Mr. Lawrence Pollard, a paper on "The Origin of the Eastern Star, Its Aims and Objects," by Miss Hazel Jones, and an oration on "The Masonic Sovereignty of Man," by Grand Master Ed Jones "33rd," William A. Bigby, Jr., acted as master of ceremonies. The line of march was followed by moving picture men, camera men and reporters, and the accounts in the daily papers couldn't be beat. The exclusive dance at the Fairmount club house last Tuesday was largely attended and enjoyed by all. The music was grand Mrs. Arthur W. Bigby is enjoying a visit from her daughter, Mrs. Douglas Turner of Los Angeles and her small son, Chesley Bruce. Mrs. Turner will be remembered as Miss Bridget Marie Bigby, one of the girls of the younger set of this city. Lawrence C. PoPllard, our eminent baritone singer was a weekend visitor in Los Angeles last week and reports an excellent time. Dr. J. L. Cohorn of Seattle has accepted a call to the Second Baptist church. Mrs. M. Marshall of Chicago is the popular house guest of her mother, Mrs. Joshua Mills. The picnic at Easton on the 19th and the one at River View on the 26th were both attended by large crowds and immensely enjoyed. The Misses Theresa and Myrtle Hackett of Alameda and Miss Ella Rousseau of Hanford were the week-end guests of their cousin, Mr. Rufus Mason, at his suburban home in Belmont, and were the guests of honor at a large reception on last Sunday afternoon. Grand Master Ed Jones, B. F. Watkins, Ollie W. Wolfskill and Jas. G. Scales have returned from the Grand Lodge session at Sacramento. These gentlemen also spent a few days at the Exposition before returning. Don't forget the big dance July 5th at Armory hall, given by the Royal Good Timers. NOTICE. The exchange of Federated Clubs of Colored Women will be held July 20, 21, 23. Helping Hand society, Day Nursery, Pico Heights, Phillis Wheatley Clubs will furnish program for July 20. Ten remarks remarks by state officers, led by Mrs. E. V. Moxley, and fourth honorary president. July 21, 1915, Sojourner Truth. Kensington Art. Married Ladies Art Guild Progressive. Slickney W. C. T. U. Ten minutes remarks by state officers, led by Mrs. Lula Staughter, ch. literary. July 22. Harriet Tubman. Art and Social. Allensworth Art Industrial. Lucy Laney. Ten minutes talk by state officers, led by Mrs. Somersville. Prizes will be given to the clubs having the largest exhibits, and the best work, and the largest attendance. Admission 10c for evenings, afternoons free. MRS. N. F. McMICKINS, Chairman of Exchange. IS SCOUTING FOR NEGRO BOYS A NECESSITY? Is scouting for Negro boys a necessity? This wonderful problem is being solved by Dr. W. M. Fowler, an individual who sacrifices much of his spare time in trying to encourage the scout movement among the boys of his race. Much inspiration has been brought to many of the boys living on the west side of this city through this movement. One of the principal features since this attempt has been made was the patrol of the little men on las Thursday, under the direction of Dr. Fowler. A car was taken which conveyed them within the distance of five miles of Griffith Park. The little scouts proved themselves to be real scouts on their journey by foot to the five-mile destination. The day was spent delightfully. One of the principles of the scout law is that a scout must do at least one good deed each day. It was a pleasure to see the little scouts hustle to get the honor of doing the first one. A discovery of a bee hive by one "brave little scout" was considered as the first, and supreme deed of the day. After a joyful luncheon, they returned to their home safely. Is scouting for Negro boys a necessity? Remember, parents, your son's future is a vital problem. To give your boy a training that will insure his success in manhood is your aim. We will present to the readers of this paper in the next edition some of the fundamental principles of the scout movement for boys, and why we think it a necessity. "If you fail to secure the issue you will lose something." If ever the future hopefulness of the race was suggested it was last Tuesday evening when one of the largest concourses of people seldom seen at a concert gathered at the First A. M. E. church to hear Miss Lorenza Jordan in her initial concert which marked the launching of an effort by her to complete her musical education at the New England Conservatory of Music. We notice with special interest that every number was highly appreciated by the great audience and that those present were able to detect not only the rare benius but technique demonstrated by Miss Jordan as master of the art of piano playing. Miss Jordan was assisted by Miss Minnie Albritton, who is the city's favorite soprano; Miss Georgia L. Williams, reader, gave a splendid interpretation of "The Chariot Race" from Ben Hur, and Elmer C. Bartlett, accompanist, a pupil of Miss J. Hathaway, Miss Jordan's teacher. A group of school girls, Misses Rosie and Ruth Henderson, Melba Boswell, Cornelia Leggett, Irene Givens and Leone McKinney, assisted by Messrs. B. M. Tucker and Robert Britt, acted as ushers. Miss Jordan was the recipient of many beautiful flowers. Rev. N. P. Greggs made an appropriate talk on behalf on the young pianist thanking the audience for their timely appreciation. Mrs. E. Jordan of 827 Gladys avenue are the proud parents of Miss Jordan. REFUSED SWEDISH-AMERICAN HALL, PPASADENA YOUNG MEN TO STAGE MINSTREL, AT BLAN- In spite of receipts and advertising the Young Men's Alliance of Pasadena was refused the use of the Swedish-American hall this week for the staging of their big minstrel and vaudeville next Friday night. The big show was being put on for the benefit of the Woman's Day Nursery Association. Unable to secure the hall of the Swedish-Americans at 10th and Flower, the Alliance has taken beautiful Blanchard hall, and there the Pasadena young men will entertain Los Angeles next Friday night. The short snappy program will include in addition to the music and jokes of the minstrels, a star act by Morris and Siebert Hannibal, those droll comedians, and a ten-minute farce "Don't Sit on My Hat." The price remains 35c. Lauretta Butler's music alone is worth the price of admission. HANFORD ITEMS There was baptizing at the Second Baptist church June 27th, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. L. Turner and Miss Mary Crawford were baptized by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Ayres. Miss Florence Welcher has been duly elected delegate from the Woben's Progressive club to represent them at the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs which convenes in Oakland next month. Mrs. Julia Nichols is alternate. The Misses Nora, Teresa and Myrtle Hackett, accompanied by Mrs. Josie Cowes of Alameda and Oakland respectively were visitors in our city last Friday and Saturday, leaving Sunday after noon for a brief stay in Fresno. They have spent the greater part of a month in Allensworth, where Mr. J. Hackett owns considerable The Children's Day exercises held at the A. M. E. Zion church last Sunday afternoon were not as successful as we would have liked to have had it, but the children did nicely despite the apricot season. Messrs. Walker, Hodnett, Nichols and Shaw have returned from their coast trip reporting a lovely time. The graduates of the Hanford grammar schools have been announced. We are pleased to know and also congratulate Miss Georgeth the Knox entertained Mrs. Anna Knox entertained Mrs. Ada Myers leaves for Modesto next week to spend part of her vacation with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. E. Isehour and Mrs. Anna Knox entertained Mrs. Ada Myers leaves for Modesto next week to spend part of her vacation with her mother. Miss Ella Rousseau accompanied her cousins Nora and Teresa Hackett to Fresno Sunday, returning Monday. Many Hanfordites are expecting to attend the Allensworth picnic July 5th. Nelson Hugh Fields, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Fields accompanied Rev. J. B. Holmes to Los Angeles on last Sunday evening. Nelson will spend the summer with his grandmother, Mrs. J. C. Roberts, 1655 W. 36th place. Mrs. L. Allen, who has been here for a couple of months, leaves Thursday evening for San Francisco. Mrs. T. A. McEachen has been on the sick list. Her poor health is due to malaria. We trust she will be able to get rid of it. NEGRO Crazed by riotous living slays members of his race Thomas Miller, of Santa Barbara shot and seriously wounded J. Smith, and killed Burt Baker instantly. He was caught by the police in time to prevent more blood-shed. CARDIFF, Wales, July 1 Five Negroes were among the number that perished when the ship Armenian was sunk by by a German diver. Our next week's issue will contain full account of SS, and B. Y. P. U. convention. DO YOU USE The City Light? If not, Why not? It is your plant. Do you remember how much you had to pay for your electric light before the city put in our plant? Now you do not pay one-half as much as you did then; and the more that you use it the cheaper it will be to you. Now let us help our commissioners By using the city light. Just call up Colo. 6103 and ask for the City Light Department between the hours each day 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays and holidays call the night number, Colo. 169, and some one 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. 948 1-2 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, PASADENA, Cal. Builder and Contractor, Loans and Specifications Furnished Call and see some of our $400 Bungalows. You will furnish ot and I will furnish the money. Colo. 6763 Morgan, E. P., 614 Winona. Colo. 5105 Morgan, R. W., 786 Winona. Colo. 1616 Moore, Mrs. J. C., 174 S. Sierra Bonita. Colo. 87 Moore, Wm., 529 Stevenson Ave. Colo. 1898 Morton, J. R., 426 Chester Ave. F. O. 1749 Morton, Oaks, 223 Franklin Ave. Colo. 1595 McAfee, 1044 Sunset. Colo. 3143 Miller, Mrs. Lydia, 262 E. Mountain. Colo. 4585 Mills, G. W., 485 Franklin. Colo. 2860 Napper, Mrs. Mary, 254 Grove St. Colo. 3257 Nelson, Geo. L., 8 Ritzman. F. O. 2816 Nelson, Gus, 55 Elevado. Colo. 987 Noel, Henry, 481 S. Orange Grove. Colo. 6241 Nelson, J. N., 407 Worcester. Colo. 1143 Offutt, B. C., 887 N. El Molino. Colo. 7346 Overr, Fred S., 135 S. Vernon. Colo. 6953 Overr, Ella, 1400 Kirkwood. Colo. 1222 Palmer, Rev. M. E., 251 S. Vernon Ave. Colo. 6704 Palmer, J. C., 865 Cypress Ave. Colo. 2767 Palmer, Alfred, 888 Cypress Ave. Colo. 4988 Perry, Leonard, 784 Cypress. Colo. 7482 Pickens, A. A., 879 Cypress. Colo. 4772 Pope, Fred, 791 Cypress. Colo. 6383 Porch, Wm., 60 Allesandro Pl. Colo. 5949 Porter, Mrs. Wm., 156 W. Peoria. Colo. 4550 Prince, Frank M., 319 Kensington Pl. Colo. 4051 Prince, William, 384 N. Vernon. Colo. 5341 Pyle, W. S., 305 N. Catalina. Colo. 4475 Pendergraph, J. H., 890 Larence. Colo. 4744 Perry, Levi, 163 Waverly. Colo. 4332 Randolph, W. H., 353 N. Vernon Ave. Colo. 3647 Ranson, W. Y., 201 W. Green St. Colo. 1312 Reynold, Wm., 34 Allesandro Pl. Colo. 1761 Roberts, W. H., 961 S. Fair Oak Ave. Colo. 6695 Roberts, Mrs. Sarah, 951 S. Fair Oak Ave. Colo. 3481 Robinson, Mrs. Charles, 496 Worcester. Colo. 7325 Roberson, Luke, 459 Mundell Dr. Colo. 1785 Robinson, Cylde, 96, Dayton. Colo. 2969 Robinson, J. E., 121 S. Vernon Ave. Colo. 2822 Robinson, Rev. L. G., 322 N. Stevenson. Colo. 1937 Reynold, Mrs. R., 372 E. Orange Grove. Colo. 2704 Robinson, Mrs. Ella, 298 Ashtabula. Colo. 2232 Stepp, W. H., 303 Willard Pl. Colo. 392 Scott, R. B., 160 S. Vernon Ave. Colo. 1017 Shaw, Mrs. Alice, 200 Glorietta. Colo. 3734 Shelton, Mrs. Emma, 136 Bellevue Dr. Colo. 2319 Simnons, Mrs. M. A., 829 Cypress Ave. Colo. 6414 Small, Ewing W., 87 W. Mountain. Colo. 3252 Solomon, Mrs. Eva, 120 Dayton. Colo. 5402 Strickland, Wm., 124 Waverly Dr. Colo. 3843 Strong, Albert, 234 Grove St. Colo. 6959 Slaughter, J. A., 107 S. Fair Oak Ave. Colo. 678 Tate, J. T., 510 S. Raymond. Colo. 1649 Teat, J. A., 1980 Santa Rosa. Colo. 3642 Turner, Clabron, 954 Cypress Ave. F. O. 3368 Turner, Mrs. Bertha L., 920 Worcester. Colo. 2378 Troy, R. W., 310 N. Orange Grove. The Eagle Office, 814 Central Ave., Los Angeles, Send Locals to 26 E. Colorado Street not later than Tuesday. Colo. 1646 Utley, Mrs. Joe, 57 Elevado. Colo. 4292 Waddell, John, 27 Glenarm. Colo. 3094 Walker, Mrs. Della, 283 Willard Pl. Colo. 7314 Weatherton, Mrs. Nelson, 811 S. Fair Oak Ave. Colo. 5413 Weimar, Miss Florence, 143 S. Vernon Ave. Colo. 3708 Westley, Mrs. Dorcas, 584 Buckeye St. Colo. 2984 Whiszard, Mrs. W. A., 44 Allesandro Pl. Colo. 679 Wilson, S., 517 S. Raymond Ave. Colo. 2817 Wright, H. T., 410 N. Michigan. F. O. 3144 Williams, Charles S., 396 S. Pasadena Ave. Colo. 5293 Williams, Vanderbilt, 964 Cypress Ave. Colo. 2731 Wood, Wm., 701 Cypress Ave. Be as Loyal as other Races and Subscribe for Your Paper, Only 3 cents a week for The Eagle. Colo. 1639 Wright, J. R., 66 Allesandro Pl. Colo. 7511 Williams, Mrs. Joe, 342 N. Orange Grove. Colo. 5034 Zion, J. L. S., 157 Glorietta St. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Board of Trade—Phone F O 323. Fire Department—Colo. 9. Police Department—Colo. 82. Pasadena Public Library—F O 1399. Y. M. C. A.—F O 3940. Board of Education—Colo. 374—High School. Hospital—F O 3920. Humane Society—F O 948. P. E. R. R. Ci—Colo. 22. Santa Fe Route—Colo. 448. Edison Light Co.—Colo. 80. S. P. Ry. Co.—Colo. 22. City Hall—Colo. 6103. Every minister in the city was present Tuesday evening at Scott chapel to hear Dr. Lucas's address, Rev. Dyatt responded. The meeting of the literary society was postponed so all the young people could attend. Rev. Hughes and many from his church were present. It was Dr. Riddle who said some time ago that he was going to try to see if he could get the people in union here. I see he is making a start in that direction. Union means something and if we can get rid of the clansman negro and purify our ranks, and stop having people among us who teach sunday school on sunday and play Chinese lottery on monday then we would, as a race, be better respected than when we protested against such a play as hirth of the nation clansman, governor vs. Nigger, it would have some effect. Let us stop advertising the clansman and turn our attention to home training and we will not have to fight those kinds of shows. Read next week's Eagle, only three cents per week and have 3 cents worth of race pride. Let us observe the 4th of July this year as though we have not lost our heads. Miss Agness Jackson, of Oakland, is the guest of Mrs. Isaac Hatley on S. Raymond street. Rev. E. R. Driver came to Los Angeles a few months ago and started a mission on Santa Fe avenue with 13 members. Now he has about 300. It is said that he has some of all races members of his mission. He has the Jew as well as the Japanese; he is very popular with all classes. At present Rev. Driver is visiting his family in Memphis, Tenn., but will return on or about the 25th of July, When Rev. Driver was asked to subscribe for The Eagle he said yes, and that is something that all of the colored ministers do not do, subscribe for a race paper. But he says he takes all of the journals published by the race that he can afford. Many other pulpit fillers think they know too much to read them. Just ask your minister if he takes any other paper except his church paper. For Rev. Driver our doors stand open for him on his return. We hope for him a pleasant visit and a speedy return. We regret to learn that 'Capt. Wm. Reynolds is to remove to Los Angeles and take charge of one of the choirs at one of the largest churches in that city. It is Pass-dena's loss and Los Angeles' gain. We hope for him success in his new field of labor. Carpenter Work Any one having any building or repair work so be done just telephone Fair Oaks, 1485; residence 174 S. Sierra Bonita ave. Next to Mr. J. C. Moore. FOR GOOD WORK And Quick Service CALL UP THE Bon Ton Tailor Shop Phone Colo. 87 Suits cleaned, pressed and repaired at reasonable prices. Work called for and delivered W I CCRE, Prop 1254 East Colorado St. Residence 2728 Glassell St. Phone, Wilshire 1524 For legal advice consult HUGH E. MACBETH Attorney at Law. Phones Main 8687 — F 3560 Office 316 Delta Bld. 426½ S. Spring St H. G. CATTELL, Pres't and Mgr. R. R. SUTTON, Sec'y and Treas J. A. HORRELL, Vice-President Absolutely Fire Proof Storage Pasadena Transfer and Storage Co. Autos, Vans, Trucks and Express DAILY TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES Night and Sunday Phones: Fair Oaks 122. We check baggage at residence and Hotels. Pasadena Office: 65 South Broadway. Phones: F. O. and Col. 110. Los Angeles Office: 510 East Ninth street. Home F-4407 Main 2115 Ice! Ice! No more doing without it during the hot Summer when you can telephone to The Citizens' Independent Ice and Cold Storage Co. Corner Raymond and California Street. Office 610 S. Raymond ave Phone, [Colo. 30 FRANCIS' SHOE HOSPITAL Men's Shoes $1.95 to $4.50 First Class Shoe Repairing While you Wait 18 North Fair Oaks Ave. BICKLEY'S PRINT SHOP Why is it? THAT HE KEEPS SO busy? Because he does the best work of any printing shop in the city for the least money, and that is why all the churches have their work done there. Where is his shop? Cor. Fair Oaks and Green street, So. Fair Oaks Ave. and his Telephone is Colo. 1192 Let him print your bills and cards PLUMBERS CRELLER & SEAMAN The only Plumbing Shop on the West Side at 120 W. Colorado Street. They do and if the pipe of the toilet needs repairing Jvst phone them Their Prices are Reasonable and Work is Good Tne Phone No. Colo. 804 There was something doing in good Georgia last week, but Gov. later stood the test, but the people The submarine is creating more furore in the great war than the mighty battleship. There was something doing in good Georgia last week, but Gov. Slater stood the test, but the people of Atlanta believe Frank guilty of the murder of Rary Phagan, and if they had believed thac James Conley, the colored janitor, as they did Frank, they would hung him within ten minutes, but the Governor said that he did not believe that Frank's guilt had been proven. We only hope that he will continue or apply to all citizens of Georgia. There is too much superheated blood in Georgia. A few thousand of these rampant Georgians should take a vacation and let their blood cool. Pasadena is about one-fourth of the size of Atlanta; it has a population of 43,000, 56 churches, 11 banks, 34 schools, no saloons, no saloons, ideal government and only two murders in twenty years. And no mobs. Governor Slater had a constitutional right to act as he did in Frank's case, and the mob had no moral, legal or any other kind of right to threaten the Governor. California is good enough for me. A diploma in the hands of a graduate does not necessarily command fame and success. The safest words are always those which bring us most directly to facts. The Baptist sunday school convention and the B. Y. P. U. met in this city this week and the city was filled with Baptists from all over the state. The choir from the A. M. E. church will sing on Sunday evening July 11th at the first Baptist, corner Marengo and Union streets. Come out and hear them. Read The Egle to get the News. Only three cents per week. Subscribe now, The telephone No., Colo. 602. Can I send you the paper? Mrs. N. F. McMickins returned home from San Francisco, where she has been visiting the fair and says she had a great time. ---