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All American League's First Annual Conclave A Magnificent Success ALL AMERICAN LEAGUE SCORES GREAT SUCCESS WITH THEIR FIRST ANNUAL CONCLAVE Last Tuesday at 10 o'clock the All American League began the first session of their grand annual conclave and to say it was a magnificent success is only a mild way of putting it, for the magnitude of the great gathering was beyond the fondest expectation of their most enthusiastic promoters and star members. Exposition Hall was the scene of the gathering; the day was spent in hearing the officers' reports, and splendid papers and addresses on the status of the Negro citizenship of the state. It was stock taking day. There were in attendance delegates from all over the state. The papers and addresses commanded the close attention of the great audience, all who appeared did not only themselves but the race, the highest credit. The papers of Mrs. Clara Hulbert on Housing was par excellent; that of Mrs. Weber was also a gem. Mr. Kimbro read a paper which was highly complimented by all as well as the very excellent paper by J. Allen Reese, which we are publishing in full. H. L. Folke on the mineral possibilities was a hummer. G. P. Brown on labor had the right ring, P. W. Ridgeway on the producer and consumer brought out a great line of thought. C. E. Orr Makes a Big Hit C. E. Orr, our prominent and 641-Gal 2-Eagle C. E. Orr, our prominent and 641—Gal 2—Eagle prosperous farmer of Fresno county, made the big hit of the conclave wit hhis address which advocated the "Back to the Soil Movement." His remarks were listened to with intense interest and attention, his delivery was good and forceful, he claimed that the race was rear end-front and all they had to do is to about face! And they will go ahead as never before. He pleaded with them to become producers, the fact that Mr. Orr in a few short years has demonstrated what he advocates gave great weight to his words and we dare say the back to the soil movement gained great impetus by his presence as well as the work of the All American League, which will itself enter into the movement. President MacBeth delivered a great opening address, Secretary Grier made a splendid exposition of the mission of the League, W. E. Easton made an eloquent plea for the things which he League stands for. Rev. E. W. Kinchen made a few remarks which were enjoyed by the conclave. Mr. Orr was introduced by the managing editor of the Eagle. COLORED INDEPENDENT LEAGUE OR WAITS TO THE FRO OF WAITS TO THE FRONT The Colored voters, of Watts have an organization that stands for real progress. They have for the last few campaigns in that suburb given a splendid account of themselves. Recently the politicians got together down there and made up a peace slate, but in doing so they failed to take in consideration the Colored voters. The Colored men of Watts say that Perkins, one of the present trustees, is a man who does not stand for, or give consideration to all the people, and such being the case, they will agree to no slate which has him as a part of it; and they are out to beat him if they can. They have brought out a candidate and are a unit for his support, and they are going to ask the people whom they have helped, and who hope to have their help in the future, to help them elect him. Also, the Bond proposition is a matter which they have up for consideration, and it is a question whether or not the League will support them. The League will meet in their regular meeting on Monday evening, and will be favored with an address by J. B. Bass, editor of this paper. Subject, "The Three Cardinal Principles." All are invited to come out. C. E. ORR OF BOWLES, CAL. TWO PIANO RECITALS Tuesday evening, March 7, 1916, the music-loving world will gather at Gamut Auditorium to listen to one of the greatest feasts of the season. If you are happy, go and become happier. If you are depressed and have become dispaused in mind because of the hard-times cry, come out on this occasion and get encouragement. It has been discovered that music not only pleases the aesthetic emotion, but drives away a peculiar sort of insanity. MJSS LORENZO JDRDON. Morbidness and depression depletes you physically and mentally. The 35 or 50 cents that you spend to hear these masters of music will so change the scene of your mental status that you will be encouraged beyond your own expectation. Miss Lorenza Jordan and Mr. John Gray have distinguished themselves as being in a class by themselves in the realm of music, and on this occasion they will give to the public the best that is in store. "HOW TO PROMOTE INTER-RACIAL AMITY" By J. Allen Reese, Venice, Cal. If you understand my subject you are expecting me to propose a solution whereby a better understanding, an absolute friendship and a more BASIL The above is a sketch of Dr. F. H. Davis of Marshall, Tex., who will preach at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday, February 27th. He is pastor of the historic Galilee Baptist church, Marshall, Tex., where he has built one of the nicest church buildings in the South and doubled the membership in a few years. Brother Davis is the son of the late Rev. F. G. Davis, A. M. D. D., who had few equals in the American pulpit. Hear Dr. Davis next Sunday. He is both spiritual and eloquent; a pulpit master. The Texas Watchman, a reputable paper, recently said, "Dr. Davis' ser- harmonious spirit may be had between the races. In this particular the Negro has been offered more advice than has been any other race, and therefore in this endeavor I claim no originality. It is not my purpose to bring to you a solution of recent origin, and if I have been looked to for such, then your humble servant begs to acknowledge that his ability has been overestimated. Every race man that has honored our city by his presence as well as every well-wisher of our race have cried out as a unit and suggested the identical solution. Slavery has well been called the perfected curse of the ages. Every civilization, ancient and modern, has experienced its blighting, withering effect, and since the world began freedom has been at war with all that savored of servitude. The sentiment of liberty is innate in every human breast. Freedom of speech and action—the right of every man to be his own master—has ever been the inestimable privilege sought, the boon most craved. For this reward men have fought,—for this they have even died. The years of bondage for Africa's sons and daughters in this fair land stretched on over a half century or more before the issue was raised. But at last the grasping arms of the gigantic Octopus that was feeding at the Nation's heart reached out too far, and as a result the combat with the monster was begun. All honor to Abraham Lincoln, the performer, not the preacher; the friend of humanity; the friend of the mon at the Convention Thursday night was a masterpiece. His profoundness as a theologian and his pulpit oratory place him in the lead. His loud clear voice as it rang beneath a flood of golden sentences, mixed with Gospel fire shook the pillars of heaven." He is a national character, having served in many departments of the national convention. He is at present president of the Ministers' Union of Marshall, and much admired. Don't fail to hear him at Mt. Zion next Sunday. Special music by the choir. Violin solo by Mrs. Bessie Dones. North, the friend of the South, the friend of the white man, the friend of the Black man, the man whose heart, like the Christ's, was large enough to bring within the range of its sensibilities every human being beneath the stars; the man who, when God's clock struck the hour, swung back on creaking hinges the door of opportunity that four million slaves might walk over its portals into freedom, and into new fields of usefulness in civil life. The status of the Negro was not entirely settled by emancipation; the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which it was believed would clothe him forever with those rights that are truly his, is more bitterly opposed today in some sections than ever before. The place which the Negro is to occupy is still a burning question. Newspapers and magazines are full of it; literature veils its discussion of the theme under the guise of romance; political campaigns are waged with this question as a paramount issue; it is written into the National platform of great political parties, and it tinges legislation; it has invaded the domain of dramatic art, until today it is enacted upon the stage. The Negro of today is the most talked-of race in the world, and the reason is because he has proven himself to be a combination of something really remarkable, truly phenomenal. Little more than fifty years ago we were not only penniless, but were ourselves assessed as real estate. We were turned upon the country in pov- Continued on Page 8 101 The above cut is an excellent likeness of our brilliant young dentist, Dr. B. A. Jordan of whose office is located in the Germain Building at 224 So. Spring St. It shows his strictly modern equipped office in which is installed all the latest appliances for the highest class work known to dentistry. Since assuming the practice of his profession here he has gained a large and steady growing clientele who all speak of his work in the highest terms. THE NEW YORK TIMES A. C. Williams, A.B., B.D., accepts invitation to deliver three lectures on departmental work in Sunday schools and to deliver Congress Sermon before great Baptist S. S. Congress. The Congress will convene at Vicksburg, Miss., June 14-19. S. S. workers from all over the world will hear Los Angeles pastor. He is a young man of the people, who by his genial and accommodating manner has made a host of friends and his steady growing practice speaks louder than words of his real worth and merit. Dr. Jordan has placed the very best work of his profession at the least possible cost, so that the needs of dentistry is not a luxury, but within the reach of all. We are glad to have in our midst a young man of such sterling worth and bespeak for him your highest consideration at all times. The Congress is attended annually by over 5000 S. S. workers representing Baptist S. S. workers from all over world. Will deliver principal sermon Sunday morning, June 18th. Congress headed by Rev. Henry Allen Boyd. SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19.—(To the Editor of the Times:) I see our national head, Woodrow Wilson, is still flashing the word to the European countries, telling them what they must or must not do, which has done as much good, up to this time, as if I had said, "Woodrow, you must go to bed at 9 o'clock tonight." Now I noticed in the Times today he has warned Turkey to stop her massacres. Now let us see how he is living at home. In 1915 there were sixty-nine lynchings in the United States, his home, and until Leo Frank was lynched in Georgia, not one protest from him was made. Then not only did Mr. Wilson open his mouth, but the majority of the big guns who have anything to say about the running of affairs in this country had something to say about that one case, saying not one word about the remaining sixty-eight. Now if he would only attempt to abolish massacres in our own dear, beloved land and country instead of dictating to the people across the pond about what they 500-510 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco Our vulcanizing plant is the largest and best in the west for repairing cases and tubes. We always have on hand a large assortment and cases and tubes at bedrock prices. Special attention and quick service to out of town orders, Double strength reliners made from your old tires. Let us show you how. Agents for Goodrich and Fisk Cases. All our Work Guaranteed. THE NEW BARBER SHOP FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN SANITARY EQUIPMENT Call on me at my new location 814 SAN PEDRO STREE Formerly 710 Traction St. J. H. EADS, Prop. 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The address delivered by the chairman will go down in history as one of the best that we have heard in this city. J. C. Moore is expected to be in the city next week. Mrs. F. M. Prince is ill at her home on Kensington place. Visit the Booker T. Washington Building while in Los Angeles. It is only three blocks from the Eagle office. Don't forget the Bible class on Tuesday evening at Mrs. Wilson's, 151 Wavorly drive. Children on Saturday afternoon. Send your locals to 26 E. Colorado street and also your church notices. Register at once and don't forget your friends. Dr. J. J. Leggett of Los Angeles has read the Scriptures where it says, "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother," and he has decided to bring his mother from Atlanta, Ga., to Los Angeles. His mother for many years was a great worker in Lloyd street M.E. church. The doctor received his education at Howard University, D. C. We hope when Mrs. Leggett arrives she will at once identify herself with Wesley chapel M.E. church. Dr. Leggett is a class leader in the church, and Sister Pattie Leggett, as we used to call her, would have a glorious sunset in the evening of her life. There are 334,000 public school children in this state, and 58,307 in the 58 counties, Los Angeles county leads with 75,903, San Francisco second with 41,117. Tuarel county has 7231. Allensworth is in that county. Alpine has the least of any county in the state, only 24. The average cost per student is $7.54. The apportionment for the current school year is $283,906.62 more than it was last year, a total of $5,406.990. There are 4000 colored students of school age, and 62 per cent of them attend school. They cost about $7.54 each. We do not have segregation in this state, but every year or so some new Richmonds spring up and want separate schools, so they can teach and get some of this money. Did you ever stop to think that in the South, where segregation is in vogue, they spend less than nine millions for colored schools and eighty-one millions for white schools. FOR RENT Neatly furnished rooms such as will accommodate single gentlemen or couples at 1846 E. 17th street. Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Prop. The Workingman's Association meets at their hall, 1739 East 53rd street. E. S. Wells, President; J. W. Wesley, Secretary. The Benevolent Improvement Association meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evening. J. W. Wesley, President. ```markdown ``` OAKLAND Mr. and Mrs. Thadeus Dawson of 977 Apgar St., are the happy parents of a 9 lb. bouncing girl, who arrived Feb. 9. Mr. and Mrs. M. Jones are also rejoicing over the arrival of a son at their home Monday, Feb. 7. Rev. L. A. Brown surprised his many friends a few days ago by announcing his marriage his marriage nearly 12 months ago to Miss Grandison. The new officers of the President's Council are as follows: Pres. Mrs. H. Tillman, secretary, Mrs. L. Henderson. A. Daweon, of 90th ave., last Monday became a member of the Masonic order. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. Chabot Hall, Oakland, Cal., held a large and appreciative audience Monday evening, February 14, in celebration of the Lincoln-Douglass anniversary. The following program was rendered: Invocation, Dr. G. C. Coleman. Reading (clipping), "Spingarm Medal," Mr. Fred Williams. Original poem, "Abraham Lincoln," Mr. W. N. Ricks. Vocal solo, Mrs. Mary Lovick. Reading, "Frederick Douglass," by Paul Lawrence Dunbar; Miss Miriam Supplee. Address, "Life of Frederick Douglass," Rev. David R. Wallace. Piano solo, Mrs. Rodie Chambers. Baritone solo, Mr. William Johnson. Reading, "The Black Regiment," Mrs. F. P. Henry. Address, "Abraham Lincoln," Hon. Chas. M. Shortridge. Walter A. Butler, President. Mrs. H. E. Dehart, Secretary. 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Fifty Years of Freedom In the light of all history the truly wonderful progress of the Negro race in the United States during a period of fifty years of freedom is not only a source of pride for the Negro himself, but it is a source of well warranted satisfaction to those members of the white race who helped set him free, and who have since generously furnished him opportunity for advancement. UT fifty years ago 95 per cent of this race were illiterate, a large percentage immoral, the result of the hellish practices of the slave owners on their helpless chattel. Today, fully 75 per cent of the 10,000,000 former slaves can read and write, and are proud owners of over fifty million dollars worth of church and school property, having over 15,000 of the race engaged in instructing the youth of the race educationally. HIS year, 1915, the Crisis says: “This makes a total of 570 Negro college and professional graduates for 1915, omissions in the list given will easily raise this to 650.” Young men of each year in competition with the brainiest members of the other races in the many high grade colleges of this country, are taking first honors; elected class orators and sent to inter-collegiate competitions to uphold the reputation of alma mater. HE Negro has shown an astounding capacity to care for himself. He started with nothing but his optimism, and the encouragement of some kindly whites and he has in fifty years produced representatives of his race who can compare favorably and often surpass intellectually members of the race that once owned him, and are now his teachers, his examplers in the way of higher civilization. IT would take the space of several volumes to minutely show the progress of the race. He has also originated. He may yet produce a literature of his own, the very highest evidence of an advanced civilization, a civilization in juxtaposition to the earliest and higest civilization of the age. HE Negro must be judged by the best that is in him, and with him, and not by his worst elements. The time has come when the American Negro will not be judged by the vicious, the ignorant and illiterate. He has men and women of good morals, of culture, of genius, and he knows to that alone when these qualities are recognized in individual members of his race, will the dominant race of this country acknowledge the equality of the Negro. The brotherhood at Scott chapel will meet at 7:30 p. m. sunday and will hold services. All are welcome. G. L. Nelson, secretary. roomed at 216 S for some time wiferson. His hon The other was Mr. and Mrs. Bu Cypress avenue. The exchange of federated clubs of colored women will be held July 20, 21, 23. Helping Hand society, Day Nursery, Pico Heights, Phillis Wbeatley clubs will furnish program for July 20. Ten minutes remarks by state officers, led by Mrs. E. V. Moxley, 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 best attendance. Admission 10c for evenings, afternoons tree. MRS. N. F. McMICKINS Chairman of Exhance WANTED—2 colored cooks (women) to go to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Apply at room 514, San Fernando building. Good wage guar anteed. The Missionary Soicety 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. WILLIAMS S'2 The Allen Allensworth literary and industrial club meets every first and third Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Hulbert, 1468 E. 20th street. Mrs. C. HULBERT, Pres. Mrs. Jones, Sec. BUYERS OF REAL ESTATE ATTENTION. I have had 15 years' active experience in Los Angeles real estate, and am prepared to serve your best interests in any branch of the realty, loan and insurance business. As to my responsibility, I refer to any leading bank, the abstract companies, or business houses. Telephone Milton W. Lewis & 949 Birch St Police raided the house at 552 South Raymond ave. which is an alleged "blind pig." There were eight in the house at the time. Endeavoring to escape Wm. Kinnard was shot by policeman Moore, Henry Adams, also a policeman, did some shooting. They were both suspended but the chief has reinstated them. Policeman Adams is an Englishman and we believe if he wants to use his gun so freely he should go to meet the Germans in Europe. We do not believe such a man as Adams should be on the police force. We remember what a time he had with the Model Grocery company some years ago. Officer James Shelton who was in command of the police, warned him not to shoot. Mr. Shelton is a gentleman while on as well as off duty; but they claim that they shot up in the air. Kinnard must have been up very high to get shot. We are not in favor of blind pigs, but would rather have them than have officers shooting our citizens. After Mr. Wm. Prince's trial sermon Wednesday evening at the A. M. E. church the collections at The Missionary Second Baptist second and fourth o'clock p. m., a Church, Maple a. Mrs. M. J. Address Mrs. S. The Allen All and industrial first and third noon at the residence, 1468 E. 200 MRS. C. Mrs. Jones, Se. BUYERS OF M ATTER I have had 15 perience in Los tate, and am p your best interest of the realty, local business. As to ity, I refer to a abstract com ness houses. Milton W. W. 949 Birch MRS. E. GOLDENBI Ladies' Coats, Suits, Dresses, Waist and Eve Ready to West — MADE TO YOUR MEASURE — Satis with Kate, Oak, next Savoy Theatre If It's On the We Ha anything in house furniture. services are popular. Fur e to be found at A. R. McA the Prof. E. L. Blackshear has again been resappointed at Prairie View State Normal, by the Governor of Texas, after a bitter fight. The veteran educator showed in the scrap to have the strength of Hercules. Do not forget the sunday school picnic thursday at Eastlake park. All the schools in Pasadena will go over; all of the churches will be represented. It is the union of the sunday schools. Rev. William Prince is chairman of the committee. The choir from the First A. M. E. church of Los Angeles came over sunday and sang at the First Baptist church. It was a grand success, and much credit is due to Rev. Wm. Prince for having secured them. A full report of the great Baptist convention was in The Eagle last week. A subscriber said that the value of The Eagle cannot be overestimated for it is placed in the hands of thousands of readers in this state. No paper gave a full report like your own. Then why not spend your money with the struggling enterprises of your own people. Do you not know if you don't support your own enterprises they will fail. Learn from others your duty to your own. The Metropolitan Baptist will hold their anniversary this week. Hear Rev. Hughes sunday. Read The Eagle to get food for thought. There are only two classes of people that don't like The Eagle, those who don't read it and those that do not think. Frederick Douglass is reported to have said, if you want to hide anything from the solored man, put it into the newspapers. This statement holds good now with many colored people today. BY S. B. CARR, THE PIONEER SETTLER Notice. Los Angeles WESLEY CHAPEL Corner Eighth and San Julian ev. Wesley E. Kinchen, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. Young People's meeting at 6:30 m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. Sunday School 9:30. Morning service 11 a. m. V. C. E. Union 7 o'clock p. m. Evening service 8 p. m. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Eighth St. and Town Ave. Rev. N. Greggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. 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. 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, 1:30 P.M. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 P. M.; Lord's Supper, first Sunday, 3 P. M. First Sunday in each month at 1:30 p. m. MT. ZION BAPTIST Third and Stephenson Ave. Dr. J. T. Hill, Pastor. At 11 a. m., preaching, subject, 7:30 p. m., preaching, subject, Bethel Church of Christ. 1532 E. 14th St. Rev. Wm. A. Washington, pastor SERVICE Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., Tuesday and Thursday night. CALDWELL'S A. M. E. ZION MISSION. Savannah street near Brookly avenue. Rev. J. R. Hambright Pastor E. EIGHTH ST. CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1323 E. Eighth St. Bible School every Sunday 10 SUNDAY SERVICE. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Preaching 11 o'clock a. m. Epworth league, 6:30 p. m. Preaching, 7:30 p. m. WEEKLY SERVICES. Stewardess board, Monday af- ternoon, 2 p. m. Prayer and class services, Wed- nesday 7:30 p. m. Literary, Thursday 8 p. m. Dr. J. S. Webb, Pastor Preaching 11 a. m. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30. Prayer-meeting and Bible Study every Thursday at 8 p. m. Board meeting every First Tuesday. D. L. McMickens, 1323 E. 8th St., Minister. 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. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Preaching at East 11. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. The B. Y. P. U. have taken on new life, which makes the services very interesting. The National as- sociation for the advancement of the colored people will have charge of the evening service. TABERNACLE BAPTIST Hemlock Street Rev. J. D. Gordon, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. Mt. Zion Baptist of San Diego. P. E. Robinson, pastor. v avenue between 30 h school at 9:30 a. m. at 11 a. m. at 6:30 p. m. at 8 p. m. E. Methodist. veen Cedar and Data sett, pastor. school 9:30 a. m. at 11 a. m. Endeavor at 6:30 p. at 8 p. m. —San Bernar— m. morning V. P. U. at service, 130. Mis- first and third month. It. D. pastor. CANNOT 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. Phone Colo. 87 Suits cleaned, pressed and repaired at reasonable prices. Work called for and delivered WMOORE, Prop 1254 East Colorado St. OFFICE HOURS 5:30 TO 8. COL. 4729 J. H. SOUTHERN 948 1-2 KIRKWOOD AVENUE PASADENA, Cal. Builder and Contractor, Loans and Specifications Furnishe Call and see some of our $400 Bungalows. You will furnish lot and I will furnish the money. PLUMBERS CRELLER & SEAMAN Only Plumbing Shop on the West Side at 120 W. Colo. Street. They do Repair Work as Well as New W and if the pipe of the toilet needs repairing Jvst phone them Prices are Reasonable and Work is Tne Phone No. Colo. 804 ER & SEAMAN up on the West Side at 120 W. Colorado Street. They do as Well as New Work e of the toilet needs repairing vat phone them Reasonable and Work is Good Phone No. Colo. 804 CRELLER & SEAMAN The only Plumbing Shop on the West Side at 120 W. Colorado Street. They do Repair Work as Well as New Work and if the pipe of the toilet needs repairing Just phone them Their Prices are Reasonable and Work is Good Tne Phone No. Colo. 804 BICKLEY'S PRINT SHOP Y is it? THAT HE KEEP busy? Because he can best work of any print city for the least money, and that is what he have their work done there. Where is he Fair Oaks and Green street, So. Fair Oaks and his Telephone is Colo. 1192 him print your bills and cards THAT HE KEEPS SO busy? Because he does the best work of any printing shop least money, and that is why all the work done there. Where is his shop? Green street, So. Fair Oaks Ave. Telephone is Colo. 1192 hills and cards 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 FRANCIS' SHOE HOSPITAL en's Shoes $1.95 to $4.95 First Class Shoe Repairing While you Wear 18 North Fair Oaks Ave. Ice! No more doing without it du hot Summer when you can tele mes $1.95 to $4.50 oe Repairing While you Wait North Fair Oaks Ave. more doing without it during the Summer when you can telephone to Men's Shoes $1.95 to $4.50 First Class Shoe Repairing While you Wait 18 North Fair Oaks Ave. Ice! Ice! No more doing without it during the hot Summer when you can telephone to The Citizens' Independent Ice and Cold Storage Co. Raymond and California Street. Office 610 S. Ray. Phone, Colo. 30 ATTELL, Pres't and Mgr. R. R. SUTTON Sec'y. J. A. HORRELL, Vice-President Absolutely Fire Proof Storage Udena Transfer and Storage Autos, Vans, Trucks and Express DAILY TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES and Sunday Phones: Fair Oaks 122. We check baggage s s. Udena Office: 65 South Broadway. Phones: F. O. and Angeles Office: 510 East Ninth street. Home F-4407 Main 2115 ence 2728 Glassell St. Phone, Wilshi For legal advice consult HUGH E. MACBETH Attorney at Law. phones F 3560 Office 316 Delta Bld. 4264 S. S. Latest Styles in Children's Wash H To appreciate is to see them at The Buckeye Needlework Sh S. H. SCHEUFLER Oaks 1268 159 E. Colorado St., Pass Haling's "ONCE-A-YEAR" S right now is the time to Save Money — Su rants, Hats, Shirts, Underwear, at greatly priced prices — let us show you. C. Hotaling & C E. Colorado St. The Home of Mart, Schaffner & Marx California Street. Office 610 S. Raymond a Phone, Colo. 30 Mgr. R. R. SUTTON Sec'y and Treas MORRELLI, Vice-President Utely Fire Proof Storage Transfer and Storage Co. Trans, Trucks and Express RIPS TO LOS ANGELES Fair Oaks 122. We check baggage at residence South Broadway. Phones: F. O. and Col. 110. 510 East Ninth street. -4407 Main 2115 St. Phone, Wilshire 1524 Legal advice consult E H E. MACBETH Attorney at Law. Office 316 Delta Bld. 4264 S. Spring St In Children's Wash Hats Associate is to see them at We Needlework Shop H. SCHEUFLER 159 E. Colorado St., Pasadena ONCE-A-YEAR" Sale Time to Save Money — Suits, S, Underwear, at greatly re- let us show you. Totaling & Co. The Home of Hart, Schuffner & Marx clothes Corner Raymond and California Street. Office 610 S. Raymond a Phone, Colo. 30 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 IMPROVED Coulter Dry Goods Store. In recounting the acts of kindness by the many friends of the race in this community, our narrative would indeed be incomplete without some mention of the Coulter Dry Goods Co. No firm has manifested a greater interest in the Religious welfare of Los Angeles than the above named. The securing of the East Side Christian Church for the Colored people of that denomination, will ever be held sacred to the memory of the departed head of the firm. The Coulter Dry Gooods Company is held in high esteem by the best element of the people of this city, regardless, of race or class; and we would indeed show a lack of appreciation, should we fail to mention this great institution at a time when we are endeavoring to demonstrate our appreciation for those who have taken an interest in our moral as well as material uplift. Harris & Frank Of the many business firms in this city, none have demonstrated a broader spirit than the above. For upwards of a quarter of a century the name of Harris and Frank has been a household word in this community. The breadth of spirit which has characterized this successful business firm has found its fullest development in the civic and educational interests of the community, Mr. Frank having served on the board of education for three consecutive terms. When it comes to giving the race consideration from a business viewpoint, Harris and Frank has been generous beyond expectation, employing at all times, from eight to twelve men of color in their establishment. The publication of a magazine, giving rise of the race in 50 years, would indeed be incomplete without some mention of those who have so materially assisted in that progress. The firm of Harris & Frank has merited any corteous mention that might be given by citizens of color. W. A. Brown. One of the biggest and best men in the entire State of California is W. A. Brown. Mr. Brown is known by men and women in all walks of life as one of God's noblemen. A man of deep Christian sympathies, whose every heart throb beats in unison with the needs of the unfortunate and distressed. Any who have been fortunate enought to come into close touch with this follower of the meek and lowly Nazarene are instantly impressed with his deep Christian piety. A man of deeds, rather than words; living as close to the Golden Rule as is possible for humanity to live, W. A. Brown reflects the image of his creator at every step in lifes journey. Mr. Brown was for a number of years a conductor on one of the P. E. lines between Los Angeles and Pasdena and every one who had an occasion to travel over that line was impressed with the great care that he exercised toward each and every passenger. Mr. Brown had no favorites—all were treated with the same Christian care and consideration. After leaving the employ of the street railway company, Mr. Brown accepted a position with Mullen and Bluet, which position he held for a number of years, bringing hundreds of customers to that establishment. Mr. Brown is at present engaged in the undertaking business and those who have occasion to deal with him, find him still the same big-hearted Christian gentlemen. Mr. Brown is truly a practical Christian of the kind our civilization so badly needs. Mr. Brown is indeed a friend of humanity; may his tribe increase. Mme Hattie Wilson Tabourne Madame Hattie Wilson Tabourne The above is a good likeness of Madame Hattie Wilson Tabourne, who for the past eighteen years has been conected with the leading hair dressing establishments of Southern California. Mrs. Tabourne was for the first eleven years of her career, employed by the noted hair curist, Madame Weaver Jackson, one of the most exclusive hair dressing establishments on the Pacific Coast. Madame Tabourne was for the first eleven years of her career, employed by the noted hair curist, Madame Weaver Jackson, one of the most exclusive hair dressing establishments on the Pacific Coast. patrons, some of the most noted professional people of America, and while in her employ, Mrs. Tabourne was permitted to serve them. For the past seven years, however, Madame Tabourne has been in the employ of the celebrated hair cultivator, Miss, Frederickson and has made good, bringing to this establishment many of her former patrons. Madame Tabourne is a representative in class of whom the race has a just cause of being proud. Fairchild Gilmore The Fairchild-Gilmore Company has become a household word to the Colored people of Los Angeles and vicinity'. No concern in the State gives as many Colored men employment as the Fairchilds-Gilmore Plant. It would indeed be a great oversight to fail to mention at this time, the great benefits derived by our race through its generous employment of racemen; During the protracted dull season, through which we are now passing, it has been this big concern more than any other institution that has kept the wolf from the door." The working classes without regard to race or color should never forget this great institution, which has proven such a boone to the poor man at a time when employment has been next to impossible to find. Charley Sparks, the manager, is one of the most popular men in the State and any man once in the employ of this great company can testify to the impartial treatment received by all. NEW LAWS BETTER LABOR CONDITIONS IN CALIFORNIA. Johnson Administration Further Carries Out Program of Social Legislation. Carrying out its program of social legislation, the last legislature passed, and Governor Johnson has signed, a number of new labor laws that will do much to improve the condition of the working men and women of the state. Among the more conspicuous labor laws added are the following: Senate bill 257 (by Senator Lyon), improving the present child labor law by raising the age limit under which children may not be employed, protecting children in dangerous occupations, prohibiting children under ten years of age from the street trades and making minor improvements. Senate bill 325 (by Senator Lyon and Assemblyman Ferguson), creating free employment bureaus under the direction of the commissioner of the bureau of labor, to assist the workers to get positions without paying fees and to self solve the great problem of unemployment. Protection of Women, Children. Senate bill 594 (by Senator Lyon), increasing the powers of the industrial welfare commission to protect women and children in industry. It particularly concerns the granting and limiting of licenses to apprentices and disabled persons to work for less than the legal minimum which the commission may establish, and is to protect the workers and the fair employers from possible abuses of minimum wage rulings by unscrupulous employers. Senate bill 955 (by Senator Lyon), making it a misdemeanor to misrepresent the conditions of employment in hiring labor. This applies particularly to the shipping of labor outside the state and is aimed to prevent the men from being exploited or stranded. Senate bill 982 (by Senator Lyon), a new payment of wages law to replace the present law on the same subject, which has been declared unconstitutional by the courts. The attorney-general has approved this new law. The law provides that wages must be paid when due and also provides that an unnecessary harassing of the employee by not paying his wages promptly is a misdemeanor and punishable by fine or imprisonment. Employment Agencies Senate bill 983 (by Senator Lyon), making employment agencies more responsible for the fair and proper conduct of their business, increasing their licenses and giving the labor commissioner additional power to revoke licenses in case of abuse. Senate bill 984 (by Senator Lyon), providing more specifically for effective work of the bureau of labor in the enforcement of the labor laws. Senate bill 985 (by Senator Lyon), establishing an equity as between employer and employees with particular reference to the right of an employee to receive wages earned up to the time of discharge. The present law does not give an employee who is discharged for cause any legal right to wages for the time between the last pay day and the date of discharge. Senate bill 986 (by Senator Lyon), prohibiting employment agencies from charging or collecting exorbitant fees for securing positions and stating the maximum amounts that may be collected. This will materially decrease the amount of money paid by the workers for their jobs. Stops Coupons for Wages Due Stops Coupons for Wages Due. Senate bill 987 (by Senator Lyon), prohibiting the issuance of coupons or other non-negotiable checks for wages to become due. The present law prohibits non-negotiable checks to be issued for wages that are due, but in many labor camps in the state the men always have to draw ahead on their wages and these coupons which they receive in place of cash are redeemable only at company stores or saloons and the men get not more than fifty cents on the dollar and sometimes less. Assembly bill 487 (by Mr. Mouser), providing for semi-monthly paydays. Experience shows that the more frequent pay days are the most effective means of fighting the salary loan sharks. People who live on a cash basis can avail themselves of cheaper markets for trading than credit stores and can take advantage of bargains. Assembly bill 850 (by Mr. Harris), giving labor unions further protection in the use of their labels and making misrepresentation or imitating of labels a misdemeanor. Broadway Department Store. Two things indicate very clearly a city's permanent growth and development—the increase in its schools and the expansion of its business section. The reason of activity, along the lines indicated, dispells all doubt as to the stability of our wonderful development. The remarkable development of Los Angeles during the past decade has been the most astonishing fact in the history of the great Southwest. The bosom of every public spirited citizen swells with patriotic pride as we witness the growth of our beloved municipality by leaps and bounds. Not small temporary structures but substantial sky-scrapers tell the tale. Business blocks of grandeur and magnificence. Walking down Broadway at 4th we behold the beautiful white structure pointing skyward, and exclaim in wonder and amazement, "What hath God wrought," for surely a building of such beauty and proportions had its conception in a divinely inspired mind. What John Wannamaker is to Philadelphia, Arthur Letts has become to Los Angeles, in the achievement of this great event. The history as made by this great benefactor may not be appreciated as it should by some of his fellow townsmen, but the fact remains that race men and women will sing the praises of Arthur Letts for generations to come. WILLIAM C. MUSHET One of the most public spirited citizens in the community is W. C. Mushet. Mr. Mushet is the one man whom every citizen, regardless of his color, religion or class, can approach at all times upon matters of public concern. Mr. Mushet has served the city the capacity of auditor and it is said by those acquainted with his administration that it was one of the best that the city has ever had. Broad-minded, intellectual, progressive, Mr. Mushet is looked upon by men in all walks of life as being worthy of the charge of a city of this magnitude. In fact, during the campaign recently closed, the name of W. C. Mushet was urged by thousands of loyal Republicans, for Mayor of Los Angeles. The Colored citibens almost to man were most enthusiastic in the call for Mushet. The Board of Freeholders now laboring to form a new charter for the city, is receiving valuable aid in the form of suggestions by W. C. Mushet. Mr. Mushet recognizes character wherever found, and is without doubt one of the safest, most loyal citizens Los Angeles could possess. Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies' and Men's Furnishings, also Shoes. "Peltons Popular Prices Please the People" Phone: Home 23756 "Peltons Po" Los Angeles Cal. Nov. 17, 1917. On business relation with the Colorado Gold of Star mining company in constructing for there a plant of the reservoir my Process Concentrating Technology, we are pleased and delighted that they have prospect to say that they have found every mine and can find such a suitable obligation and provide such a well and we believe there to be an honest and reliable company that takes great pride in being good and prompt in all business transactions. Mr. Joe R. Davis: President To whom it may concern: We are dealing with Dining Co. since four months ago reliable, prompt in their payment thus, and wish to say that our deal is satisfactory. WILSON LAND COMPANY May 20, 1917 To whom it may concern: The Colorado Gold mining company has been successful in the mine that they have found there shortly before and is satisfied. Represently, Holmes Land Co. by C. H. C. Secretary Folke, of the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company, has this to say when speaking of the wonderful progress his Corporation is making, and the energy and devotedness he is putting into the work of its affairs. "Our enterprise may now be considered an actual possible ASSET, from which the laboring classes who have assisted in its promotion, may draw liberal dividends for years to come. "Old man talker' is a great and powerful entertainer, but a very sorry constrainer, because he fails ```markdown ``` to deliver the genuine goods, which may with appropriateness be called Do. "The, watch word to the stockholders of the Corporation is, 'Equip yourselves like men and do your duty; and give no consideration to criticism or the person who makes merchandise of you.'" With that motto—and the hand of Providence to guide, the company has succeeded admirably well under existing conditions. It is succeeding on the merit of its holdings—among the big- Los Angeles, Cal. the People" gest stockholders of the corporation are those who have gone to the properties, made strict investigations for themselves, and brought hundreds of pounds back with them, which were tested by the most reputable laboratories of Los Angeles, Pasadena and San Francisco. The company owns and controls two hundred and sixty acres in the center of the mineral zone, Clark County, Nevada, eighteenen miles N. E. of Searchlight, the terminus of the Santa Fe Branch road, from Goffs, California to that point. The installation of the company's mining and milling machinery is fifty ton capacity, per day and is now nearing completion, and no doubt will be in operation before this month is ended from what the superintendent says. Sufficient ore is on the dumps to keep the plant going day and night for the next two years of the low grade; and then there is an inexhaustable supply of the better grade exposed at a great depth, to operate the plant for years to come. The achievement is a crowning one. The two dollar shares of stock are selling at one dollar a share for an indefinite period only. This special price was ordered by the board of directors to enable them to meet the current expenses, until shipments shall begin, when all stock selling will close. All persons may share the privilege of buying stock at $1.00 a share until further notice is given. Make all remittances payable to the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company, 255 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, California, and the Secretary will acknowledge same with receipt by return mail. ```markdown ``` * es ' Re RIe pee aes a zi ': i Sree | 1 | ht | »| ‘AND. J. B: COLE Manager A home product sold by licensed ; dealers only ry If your dealer cannot supply you, call us _ Main 2196 Home A 9637 REAL ESTATR CITY LOTS AND ACREAGE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES "RENTALS AND EXCHANGES Phone South 47R5 FIRE INSURANCE Associated with International Realty Corporation Write for Particulars Colored Trade Solicited 128 Villa Avenue SIP. 0. Box 76 Watts, California a Se ee — WHILE IN FRESNO DON’T FAIL TO VISI' wrt JAS. A. COLEMAN'S Ee || FIRSTCLASS BARBER SHOP = } AND BILLIARD PARLORS ay Good .Services Guaranteed WEY 988 CHINA ALLEY ‘ ‘ . ax Rosenthal BT. Gowen TAILORS AND IMPORTERS Phone Douglass 3260 830 Market St. 310 ro 314 Westbank Building SAN FRANCISCO CAL, DEALER IN REAL ESTATE, FARMS, ACREAGE, CITY LOTS We have some choice“acres and homes for Colored People Phones S-47R-3 Sunset Bx 72 1% Melvin Avenue Watts, California HOTEL RICHMOND At San Diego First Class Write For RATES rts RESERVATIONS, FROM $2.0 —and— F A Week Upward Transient Hotel, Rooms or Suits a : Centrally Located, Corner 2nd and F Sts. ° J. W. GORDON. Prop. TUNIS GORDON Mgr. cea ele eee ee Open from 4A M. Home Phone 368 + to 12 P.M, Santa Fe Restaurant on : L. FERRETTO, Prop. Tables for Ladies and Gentlemen. Italian and French Meal * Wine and Beer served with meals, Meals 15c. and up 488 Broadwey, near Santa Fe Depot San Diego, Cal Villinger & Carner Grocery and Market We give good goode at down town.prices. A fresh stock of goods daily, Fresh meats and good weight our specialty. Nothing cheap but the prices. Remember us at the corner of Occidental and Temple Sts. Phone Main 3992 S. M. Bashor & Co. - Poultry and Rabbits i Wholesale and Retail. We Dress to Order: 934-936 Central Ave.,Los Angeles, Cal, — K. KEARNEY GROCERY, 2701 Tem_e Stree “Tf you call once you'll call again.” Stores may come and stores ma; "go but K. Kearney is here to stay,, WHY? Because people know good tk _when they get them. eee . ‘ - < —__ Gall once is allis asked, —— = nad | haeedeipeainca nea aapetchaeeee se RES ah STATE SOCIETY.| THE OFFICIAL |CALL! t meeting pf the so-|Of the California State Federa vas taken of the com- tion of Colored Women’s |/ oe TG hepa Bais ot tate k Mahe 1 GEORGIA STATE SOCIETY. At a recent meeting pf the so’ ciety notice was| taken of the com- ing of distinguished personages from the home state to the Pacific Coast during the simmer. Com- mittees were appointed, The: members also considered the wis- dom of incorpotating the society and buying~a permanent home from the sale of stoc Ho] that the stock would be negotiable pa- per that could be bought and sold and that whatever ‘profit should come to the society that|the same would be paid go the sto¢kholders in dividends after the | property had been paid for. The thought brought out by the members was that if was not enough to merely meet and/to at times give socials but that the opportunity for the club to do something worth while and in a business may as too great to sleep over. This paper will watch the outcome of this ac- tion and wilf/be pleased to report its further progress along this line. If there is one thing needed among us as a people it is more business projects, from a) popcorn stand up to the most representa- tive project within our reach, The Eagle has alway stood |for this kind of thought and wherever and whenever you can get the people to think seriously about these matters it usually follows that they do take some action. We confess that there are a great many skeletons of disappointment to our credit, dué largely to our incapacity to safeguard our inter- ests. All along we have been too modest to demand proper protec- tion of our business, we have failed to throw around the money end of our doings the bonded sys- tem that is employed by other successful people. We elect men out of favoritism rather than for their special ability to do things, and we are too cowardly weak to demand protection. Let us hope that the Georgia State Club will profit by the record of the! past. The Ninth Annual Gonvention of the California State Federation of Colored Women’s €lubs will convene in -the’ Fifteesith Street A. M. E. church, Oakjand, July 27th, 28 and 29th, 1915, to bring our women together;} to show their ability along all ‘lines of work ; to assist in the upward pro- gress of the race, and to take due and vital interest in our boys and girls, antl to urge them as far as possible to be present at our ses- sions, for what benefit they may derive spiritually, intellectually and morally are the objects of our Federation. | Mrs. C. H. Dodge, President. Mrs. E. Brown, First V. Pres. Mrs. H. B. Tilghman, State Sec. Mrs. L. V. Stewart, Cor. Sec. Mrs. H. B. Sanders, Asst. Sec. — | “MY PEOPLE WILL MISS ME WHEN I’M GONE.” By WE. Easton. Wednesday, I witnessed the pa- rade along our coca streets, a display of civic pride in the en- tertainment of the guests who are now within our. gates. In this magnificent pageantry, Il saw the representatives of every race save the Negro. I saw the Japanese; the°Chinese, the Redman and the White race actively and creditably participating in the signal beauty of the moving scene, amidst the acclaim of the tens of thousands, aye, three hundred thousand spec- tators who were lining the streets, and I missed the Negro. And then I thought, I remembered there was a time when in. our midst dwelt a man who craved just such opportunities to show the progress of his people’ whom he dearly loved, to secute upon the public right of way, the atten- tion of the thousands, to jour hu- man progress. ‘My people will miss me when I am gone,” he uttered these proplietic.words on an occasion when base ingratitude had made him sad, and he all but despaired of his just recognition by the people he most honorably served. Yes, dear old comrade, they only miss you when you are gone. Had they only known how appreciation, kindly words, of en- couragement, aid and stimulate race love and race endeavor, per- haps you, John J. Neimore, would have not felt and said, those words. It was quite fifteen years ago on these seli-same streets on a memorable Mayfest’ occasion, the Negro float, upon which for weeks Mr. Neimore worked, so- liciting the necessary funds, $500, assembling and training the char- acters in the allegory, won a first prize for artistic display—the han- diwork of the Negro. Again and again, Neimore would have these industrial displays, and they al- ways received and merited ap- plause which was generously giv- en. Today we have more money, more art, more education, but Neimore has passed away and left no representative. Are these real- ly “the saddest words of song and pen,” “my people will, miss me when I’m gone!” ‘ PROCLAMATION. Convening the Thirty-First An- nual Session of District Grand Lodge No. 32, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. To the Lodges, Members and Delegates, constituting the Jur- isdiction of Thirty-second Dis- trict of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Ametica. Proclamation: Under the laws of our. beneficent order, ee in obedience to the duties deyolving upon me, and pursuant to a reso- lution adopted at the last $ession of this District Grand Lodge, I, J. Soares, District Grand Master of the aforesaid District, hereby proclaim Oakland, California, as the place, and Tuesdayy August 3rd, 1915, at the hour of Pesto a. m. of said day, as the time upon which the duly elected and qual fied Delegates from the Several lodges, and all life membegs com- prising this Thirty-second Dis: trict, shall assemble for the trans- action of all such business as may properly come before sid dele gates and life members in District Grand Lodge assembled. | In view of the many important maters to come before ‘this ses- sion, I feel it incumbent upon. me to urge upon) the several lodges the prime necessity of being rep- resented by delegates; and) to im- press upon the life members the importance of their presence at this coming session of our Bi Grand Lodge. . In addition to the great volume of business that will be transacted the good people of Oakland are Preparing to give-the delegates and visitors a delightful‘and most enjoyable time, one that will not soon be forgotten. Au In F., L. and T,, : J.“SOARES, District. Grand Master. -- Attest: q ie? (Se) S.P. JOHNSON,) | Sa. Pic can 4 eer N m4 b ; EN a &) a ae z eae Ae { a A. H. Wricer’ Mr. Wright is a first olasa car. penter and builder, He-has been @ resident of Los Angeles fo; number of years .and has enghted many homes in thie city. auf ad joining towns, He gualiin’ satisfsction in all his work Phone/Boyle 716 my Ln a eee €. Jee a ‘Local Product: FAMILY TRADE | Solicited i: G. R. VOSS & GEO. W. MAYLE | Proprietors. Choaled Newtsn'aid|AbimaadaAve. Los Angeles - Do You Want one of the Best Hair Growers that Succeeds | Where Others Fail? Tis’s Hair Grower q for Your Success Agents jact aow make money. Ac now and \grow hair. Every day ounts. These preparations are man- jufactured by TIS’S Guaranteed HAIR GROWER not HAIR DRESSER But Hair Grower . emoval Announcement j Since Oct 24, 1914, I am located at 1345 Newton St. Phone So 2758) MRS. J. TISEM, . Old address 814 Central New Address 1: N wton Prentice New Idea Stores — — —_—_ ___ 739 _E. Third St. and 1310 €, Ninth St. £ — ees Why not/ride a few minutes longer on your shopping trips and patronize your own dry goods stores? PRENTICE NEW IDEA STORES carrie every line of goods that any other dry goods or department store in town carries. There’ is also a millinery.department in conneetion. Boost and trade with your own people and in that way better your own selves. Lady Attendant Phone Main 3629 SMITH & WILLIAMS, inc. Funeral Directors and 5 Practical Embalmers For $75.00 we will furnish a Black, Gray or Lavender Cloth Covered Casket, Silver mounted outside box; Embalming; Hearsevand one jimousin, and the use of our Chapel. ual Gast poe Loe 1602 So. Main St., L.A. M. Fredrickson Hair Co. : 359 So. Hill Street Transformations, Switches, Brillontine aw jo Straightening Combs. _ Browa Skin Powder and Lotions. The FINEST Tailor Made SUITS in the City at a Back Moderate Cost a Kansas City Tailors ee ~~ | 2004-206 No. Spring Street a NE o. SOLOMON, PROP. oe t Ry 4 IoprtadDfoei Walon. ainaaton Gara ee ee ae The Literary society, under the auspices of the Carnation club, and of which Mrs. C. E. Norwood is chairman of the program committee, will meet on the first Tuesday evening in March at the Mt. Zion church. All are cordially invited to attend, and especially the retired members of the Dunbar Literary society are asked to come out and take an active part in the program. A spelling match will be one of the features of the evening, together with solos and instrumental selections and recitations. Come out and enjoy a pleasant evening. Refreshments will be served at the parsonage. The Eagle staff will be there. The Carnation sewing circle met at the residence of Mrs. L. E. Goodwin this week. Every one enjoyed the evening, as they always do at Mrs. L. E. Goodwins. W. G. Meadows is doing a rousing business in his new location, 418 G street. Mr. Pierson's barber shop, 202 Market street, is a very clean and nice shop. Give him a call. You should visit Brown's lunch counter for a good hot dinner and hear the latest news. You can hear more news there than at the sewing circle. Evidently some people of high esteem and society do not read the Eagle, if so they would not condemn their brothers for not having race pride. Be not ungrateful for past favors. The Pleasant Hour whist club met at Mrs. Anderson's house. The Friday club held their meeting at the residence of Mrs. Thad. Williams. Mrs. Estha Ramsey is living at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Shannon, but will have a little bungalow of her own soon. Gilbert White of Los Angeles is now employed at the Plaza comfort station. Mrs. Winston of the Salt Lake building of the Panama International Exposition visited the city on Washington's birthday. B. C. Rease can be seen coming from his new home near National City in his Buick. Mrs. Rease is also very active at the wheel, but Mr. Rease says he is going to teach her to be a real chauffeur. Mrs. Nona Jackson spent Feb. 22 at the Expo, where she enjoyed herself. Geo. A. Ramsey will no doubt be awarded the public conveniences at the Panama International Exposition. J. D. Wilkins of Los Angeles was highly entertained by Mr. and She left to go East to speak, But when she arrived there She found the halls were all Engaged for weeks to come. So like a patient lady She waited there for some time, And then she had a chance To speak. And then she spoke to crowded Houses from the first, And people came from all Over the land to hear this. Lady true and fine delineate To all mankind. For she was fair, and I Sought her hand for many A long year, but did not despair For she is to be the speaker Of this, our land. And if she never marries me I will respect her all through Her chosen path and mine. But when this lady, fair, Comes to San Diego to the Fair The stores will close in order To hear what she has to say. And Mayor Capps will order A holiday for the people In this, our city by the sea. All will want to hear And gaze upon the speaker From the race that they Command. So I see the people coming From far and near in wagons, Vans and trains to hear the Exponent of the speaking art. My girl, she came And said that she Was sick, of the way she did, But now would be good. So of course we made up And she said she hoped to See me on the high stool again, When money would be plentiful And times would be good. Now every time she wants Some shoes, she must go down In her pockets, which are small And very short of coin, The Grocery that saves you time and money. No waiting if you are in a hurry. No hurry, if you wish to look the store over. 1 lb National Cocoa - - - 22c Club House Oysters - - - 9c 49 lbs. family flour- - - - 1.55 Small Carnation milk - - - 3 1-2c Large Carnation milk - - - 7c To get those shoes, which are white And sleek, and are make For maids and maidens fair, But some how or other she Looks good in anything she wears. I know she does everything For me she can; To please me, is her task, But then do you think That she will jump This leap year For me or Wit, Who have the clothes And the furniture, too. We will take a house In San Diego, too, just to be true To each other, but she said, "I don't know," What I will do as yet. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson's brothers entertained on Monday evening in honor of her sister, Mrs. Ruth Brock-Mullen of San Francisco. W. M. S. Brown and company are expecting to leave after the opening of the Exposition on the Pantages circuit. Success to them. A letter received from W. Uliver of Ash Fork, Ariz., complimenting the paper on its success, has been received. While we are progressing very rapidly, indeed, all the race wants is to support each other, to realize that our fame is just around the corner. Mrs. Smith, 744 3rd street, called at the Eagle office and showed some of the most beautiful hand paintings on the Pacific coast, and we are quite sure that if some of her paintings were on display at the Exposition the race would be well represented. OBITUARY. A. J. Roberts & Son, Directors Mrs. Etta M. Gordon, residing at 749 East 15th street, died Feb. 17th at the California hospital. Funeral services were conducted from Wesley chapel M.F. church by Rev. N. P. Greggs, assis'ed by Rev. E. W. Kinchen Monday, Feb. 20th, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Interment at Rosedale cemetery. Mrs. Carrie White, residing at 1473 E. 25th street, died Saturday, Feb. 19th, at her late residence. Funeral services were held last Tuesday, Feb. 19th, at the First A.M.E. church, 8th street and Town avenue, Rev. J. L. Craw officiating. Interment at Evergreen. Benjamin K. Johnson died at his late residence, 1620 W. 35th place, last Saturday, Feb. 19th, after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at the parlors of A. J. Roberts & Son last Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, Rev. Hawes officiating. Interment Rosedale. Joseph Pryor died last Monday, Feb. 21st, at his late residence, 1372 E. 17th street. Rev. J. L. Craw conducted appropriate services for the dead at the funeral parlors of A. J. Roberts & Son, Feb. 23rd, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Cremation at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Ora Howth, an old resident of this city, died last Sunday, Feb. 20th, after an illness of long duration. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lambert from the Second Baptist church, of which the deceased had been for many years a faithful member, last Friday, Feb. 25th. Interment at Evergreen. Mrs. Kattie Raby died at her late residence, 1631 E. 32nd street Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. funera Remarkable address delivered by Rev. J. D. Gordon before Ministerial Alliance, Tuesday, Feb. 22 Get rid of your old self, and its habits, clothe yourself in your new self.—Col. 3; 1. All nature awaits with eager expectation the appearance of the sons of God. Dear friends, we are God's children now, what shall be has not yet appeared. John 3; 2. Deny yourself and take up the cross and follow me. There is a subject a better knowledge of which would change the history of the world if known in less time than a year. And the individual, who can catch Paul's conception of it can never be the same in this life. This subject would give the world a clearer conception of God and man. This subject is set forth most prominently in the seventh chapter of Romans. The real and the unreal man, the double ego, the false and the true selfhood, such titles would fit the subject that we offer you at this hour. I do not present this subject simply because it is my privilege, but with the hope and joy that I might do some good, however small, among God's people here. The world has been seeking to find God ever since the happy pair was forcefully ejected from Eden. And all in vain. They have sought Him in vain. In the starlit heavens, the blazing sun, the dashing sea, the howling winds, the morning and the evening zephers. Everywhere natural glory and grandeur have been found, there they have looked in unrewarded gaze to find Him. The reason that man has failed in his search for God is that man did not look for Him within his own being. Where will God be found but in His own temple? And when man thought to turn his gaze toward man, he turned his attention to man's blood and bones, muscles and nerves, and so this search for God was also fruitless. The gospel of Christ checks this search and turns the world's attention to the inner sanctuary of human consciousness, which is God's temple, and there reveals the glorious mystery of the ages, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Man as reviewed by Paul, is possessed of a double selfhood. One his lignitimate self, that he terms the inner man, the other the outer or the illigitimate selfhood that he calls the old man, or the carnal mind. And in the seventh of Romans describes the battle between these two minds. And in the 8th chapter he utters the famous declaration, "To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Now the world's one blunder is that the distinction between these two selves is not sharply drawn and in most cases it is almost entirely unknown. We must know the difference between the true and the false selves if we ever expect to understand ourselves, and know anything about God, the Spirit. If we would carry out that beautiful precept of Christ in destroying or denying yourself, and taking up the cross and following Christ, but you must know certain truths before that is possible. And if you do not know that you have a true and a false self you can not know which one you are denying. And when you do not know which one you are denying you are always certain to deny the Divine self and accept your false self. So not knowing your true self, you invariably deny that very self that gives you your joy and peace; and the result is you claim your false self for your true. That self that sins and suffers and grumbles at God's providence frets and worries, finally dies, if not your true self but your false Here lies the mystery of iniquity. To make this distinction marks you a great man or a feeble man. Now help us to set forth the origin and destiny of these two selves. Paul said the first man is of the earth earthy, the second man is the lord from heaven. Now this passage tells us the origin of these two selves in the plainest possible terms. This false self took its origin in the first man, or Adam. The true self came to you from God, when you are born again. And therefore it takes its origin in the second Adam, or Christ. And that which is born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of Spirit is Spirit. And as we have born the image of our early ancestor Adam, so we shall also bear the image of our heavenly ancestor. From Adam through our mothers and fathers we inherit our false selfhood that is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Indeed there is such enmity between these two selves that Christ said "except you hate father and mother and your own life," you cannot be my deciples. Then you see that you get your false selfhood from your mother and father. And whatever you get from them you must hate or you cannot be my deciples, you cannot come into the consciousness of your true falsehood. This false selfhood is discoverable from certain qualities. That Spirit in us that loves the world, and the things of the world is our false selfhood. That selfhood that creates appetites and sinful desires and is opposed to the law of God is the false selfhood. This false self fathers the world's sins and its sorrows, woes and death. The most blatant affrontery that now stands before God is that this false selfhood, this lustful, sin loving selfhood, this hell doomed self has learned the Christian catechism, and is profoundly religious and has gone into the very sanctuary of God and is now offering daily sacrifices upon God's altar. And seeks to save a lost world, and brands everybody that does not subscribe to his creed and join his church as sinners lost. He is proud, haughty, a lover of self and a seeker of honors. He does not believe anybody can live according to the new testament standard, and yet he pretends to hold the new testament as the standard by which all creeds and opinions shall be tried. Religious insanity has fallen on the world, and if one dares to live according to the new testament, or Christ life, this false selfhood brands him as an heretic, such is the false selfhood. This false selfhood is of its father the devil. He is the seed of the serpent. He is the generation of vipers. He is the lie and the father of liars and lies. This is the man of selfhood that dies, and dies because he has no right to live. But we know that we are of God little children, and that the whole world liest in darkness even until now. This world is blind, my brother, on this vital question, because they call this false self the real man. And even after God has rid the real man of this body of death, and they have deposited this false man in the earth, some dare stand around and long for the rising of this very flesh and blood body in spite of the sacred utterances of Scriptures that flesh and blood cannot enter into the kingdom of God. And why long for the rising of this flesh man, to prolong the reign of the various diseases and keep the graves glutten with the dead? This false man is born of the woman, and is of few days and full of trouble, and must die. This second Adam which is Christ starts a new race entirely in the earth, and even Christians have to start out with much the same Adamic falsities clinging to them which they can afford to regard as their false selfhood. And so the true selfhood in us starts in the right way, first it is born of God born of eternal life. Eternal life father and mother of the true selfhood. It derives all of its relations from God and is of His family, a family in which death has never been known to intrude itself. In The report as to employees also is fav rable. The total number killed (1835) is the lowest since 1898, notwithstanding an increase of 106 per cent in the working forces. The figures as to trespassers indicate taxy in the enforcement of the law against walking on the tracks—of the total of 8621 fatalities 5094 were due to trespassing. In the majority of cases of trespassers run down by locomotives were useful citizens who took the chances of accident to save time by the "short cut." The safety movement should include pedestrians as well as passengers and employs.—Providence Journal. WELL DONE. TRAINS TO SAN DIEGO.—Rail traffic over the Santa Ee will be resumed this morning, a day earlier than officials of the road had expected.—Feb. 19, 1016. All aboard for San Diego! The first through train in a month, or since the floods, is scheduled to leave here at 9:10 o'clock this morning, one day earlier than the officials of the Santa Fe had promised. At 12:50 o'clock this afternoon the first train northbound will leave San Diego, if all goes well. A train reached Escondi to yesterday, and all along the line was greeted with cheers from the crowds assembled to welcome resumption to rail traffic. Officials of the Santa Fe hope to keep trains running to schedule from now on. 2000 NEGROES AT THE MERCY OF FLOODS —Natchez, Miss., Feb. 17. Repeated appeals were received here today from Newellton, La., for food and boats needed for the relief of more than 2000 negroes marooned by the flood from the Buckridge crevasse in the Mississippi. In answer, Natchez, St. Joseph and Vidalia dispatched all available boats and food supplies. The flood from the crevasse had extended southward several miles below St. Joseph, which was surrounded by water. Wanted—150 or more clowns for the clown's grand march at the circus dance. Bargain! Bargain! On Naomi St. 4 room house, large lot, 40x140; only $1200. One lot with 2 houses, $900, $100 cash, balance to suit. 5 room modern house on 22d St. $2600, $100 cash, balance to suit, See H. H. Williams at once, Main 6368. 1315 E. 12th st. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BLDC. Sidney P. Dones, manager of Booker T. Washington Bldg., real estate and insurance man who through honest and conscientious dealing is bringing the colored business men and women of the race together. Mr. Dones says that within the next six months Central Ave. between 8th and Pico will be found all kinds of mercantile business represented by our own race. We are not fighting any one, or any race. We believe that under the present conditions that the colored man or woman is entitled to the colored trade. If you want groceries, buy from a colored grocery-man. If you need dry goods, buy from a colored dry goods store. vices for heaven's sake use your If you you need professional serown colored doctor and lawyer. Do you not know that the color- Continued from Page 1 erty, naked, ignorant, landless laborers. Ninety-nine per cent of the laborers were field hands and servants of the lowest type and were referred to as a stupid, thick-lipped, flat-nosed, long-heeled, empty-headed animal, the link between the baboon and the human being, and only fit to be a slave; but from these have sprung 750,000 farmers, 70,000 teamsters, 55,000 railway hands, 36,000 miners, 33,000 sawmill hands, 34,000 teachers, 7,900 carpenters, 20,000 barbers, 25,000 nurses, 22,000 clergymen, 400 tailors, 1,400 masons, 28,000 dressmakers, 152 wholesale merchants, 1,000 engineers and firemen, 10,000 blacksmiths, 1,500 lawyers, 25,000 physicians, 7,500 business men, 32 brickmakers, 59 architects, 3,000 contractors and builders, 150 plumbers. We operate and entirely control 75 bakeries, 200 sawmills, 50 furniture factories, 1 automobile factory, 9,000 dry goods stores and groceries, 700 drug stores, 1,000 millinery stores, 55 book stores, 18 department stores, 14 five and ten cent stores, 20 jewelry stores, 13 warehouses and cold storage plants, 210 laundries, 350 livery stables, 953 undertakers, 400 photographers, 10 opticians, 75 hair-goods manufacturers, 12 buyers and shippers of live stock, 54 banks, 453 moving picture houses; and these enterprises handle an annual income of over one billion 110 million dollars, and above all we boast 2,248,000 mistresses of independent homes, with 3,252,000 children in school. These facts, my dear friends, if generally known, would circumvent every opposition hurled at us, and would cement an everlasting and unbreakable friendship; yes, better than that, an indestructible love between the Negro and any and all races between here and the portals of Glory, and with these statistics as our recommendation and our pedigree I venture to say that if the Negro race were today on the auction block, bidding would be at fever heat and these grand old United States would, at any pric, be the highest bidder among the nations of the world. Let me remind you that, notwithstanding your excellent record, your future is before you, and that races, like individuals, cannot live single and alone. The life, happiness and liberty of the black man and of the white man of this country are so wrapped together that it is absolutely impossible to oppress one without eventually oppressing the other, and the status of the Negro element will in a large degree determine the future of the white. Where it is drawn, does the white brother draw the line of demarcation because of our dusky color? Let me plead with you that this is the great inheritance we received from God, and it could be no mark of shame or dishonor. No disgrace can be attached to physical characteris- ```markdown ``` ed business or professional man must depend entirely on the colored people for support. If the other fellow gets the majority of our own race's business and all of his own race's business, how on earth will we poor race business men catch up? Booker T. Washington said, "I do not believe in patronizing a colored man simply because he is colored, but as long as that man can give you good service and a square deal he is absolutely eniled to your business in every respect. He further warns the business men by saying, "Race men, build up your business and demand the patronage of your race, build banks, department stores, factories, make a place for the younger generation of our race. Colored ties which are the results of heredity, and cannot be removed by choice nor effort. I plead that the Negro be permitted to stand or fall upon his merit, and only respect him when respect is really due, and I am proud to acknowledge that if the trend of affairs were today directed through this channel Los Angeles would be the unparalleled example of the world. Our Ministers are an A-1 selection from the 22,000 of their colleagues. From a standpoint of effectiveness and efficiency our professional men commend themselves to the world. Our business men and women are those that do things; they are the pride of our communities, and are a credit to the race. Los Angeles is doing much toward erecting that glorious temple of friendship where White, Brown, Red, Yellow and Black may proudly worship in the spirit of Christian brotherhood. It would be well to suggest that we continue as we have begun, and press forward in the future as we have in the past; because with the acquisition of wealth and success, friendship is sure to be constantly in our paths. Yes, education is absolutely necessary, not so much the arts and sciences, the classics, and romance, as instruction in purity, honor, thrift, truth and righteousness with a quickened and enlightened conscience. This acquisition will do much to bring about inter-racial amity, but our blessings in the past have come largely through the petitions of our mothers and grandmothers, our fathers and our grandfathers, who though unable to reach the ear of man could reach the heart of a most high God, who though ignorant were endowed with an abundance of wisdom, though often broken hearted could see beyond that vale of tears, though destitute they held their claim to a home in that city whose streets are of shining gold, who in the silent hours of the night would quietly ascend the ladder of prayer and place the future of this race of mine at the feet of a compassionate Savior. And when this and coming generations believing in the efficacy of prayer shall fervently petition the Giver of Every Perfect Gift our racial animosities will cease; we will be accorded the rights and privileges which are the birthright of every American citizen, we will prove ourselves men among men, and racial differences will vanish as the mist before the rising sun. Looking into the future I see gathered upon our fair Western plain nations of all the earth. The Irish sing "The Wearing of the Green," the Scotchman his "Blue Bells," the Englishman "God Save the King," and the American "The Star Spangled Banner." One towering Christian man, realizing that the ultimate end of all government is that the Kingdom of Christ may prevail, and secing a black man standing by as though without home or country, re- people should go in business." Not a colored shoe store in California, notwithstanding there are 65,000 Negroes in the state spending annually over $1,000,000 for shoes. We need on Central avenue one or two big shoe stores, one department store, big grocery store, big meat market, haberdashery, bakery, laundry. We now have large furniture store, two big hotels, soon will have big theater, one big newspaper and printing plant, two barber shops, two restaurants, one confectionery store, tea and coffee house, one crockery store, one drug store, poultry store, one big office building. Racemen, get in business for yourself. By Sidney P. Dones, Suite 4, Booker T. Washington Bldg. 1013½ Central Ave. members that we are all one in Christ. He swings a baton high in the air. Forgot is all else, and the grand halleujah chorus, white and black, of every age and every clime, join in the grand refrain: "All hall the power of Jesus' name, (Read at Exposition Park, Los Angeles, before All-American League, February 22, 1916.) Continued from Page 1 shall do, oh, what happiness he would bestow upon the citizens of this grand and noble land in which he lives! By so doing he would add many stars to his STRONG FOR RACE PROGRESS February 17, 1916. Editor of California Eagle: I am very much interested in the move this paper has taken in the uplift and welfare of the Colored people of this community. I have sen in the weekly paper of February 12, 1916, an article or articles stating that the Colored people as a body or as individuals have started wheels of progress in this city among the Colored people. I have read where the Colored people have started the erection of an office building and also an Auditorium in this city. Gentlemen, I think it is high time for the black people of this community to seek adventures in the commercial world, as do the white and Japanese man of this city. Gentlemen, I have hoped for this move time and time again, and I feel that no other move should be any more well supported than this. As has been stated in the Eagle, we Colored citizens have no banks, theatres, dry goods stores, etc., with the exception of the Prentice store, as they are pretty well out of the way for most of the Colored shopers. I think that the wealthier class of Colored citizens of this community should enter into some field of business. We have Colored boys, and girls, who are waiting to qualify for such positions as managers, superintendents, clerks, etc. Gentlemen, above all things, we Colored citizens should have a bank controlled and run by race men. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars going from the black man to the white man's hand which should be handled by black cashiers and clerks only. We Colored citizens should support this move to the utmost and make positions for the poor Negro boy and girl whom the white man and foreigner are crowding out. Gentlemen, I say wake up, as it is high time, and there is no better time than now. I want to see this letter published in the next paper, and more letters if God and man will permit it. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and glasses, looking slightly to the side.] Sidney P. Doanes, who is Booming Central Avenue I want every reader of The Eagle to rally to this move, as our greatest need is a bank controlled and run by race men. Moneyed men of this race, turn loose of your money, as our own Mr. Prentice, dry goods and drug merchant, and also our own Mr. Eugene Walker, tailor, of this city. Gentlemen, how do you expect your son and daughter to spend their vacation—in what way? Gentlemen, if we black men don't make opportunities for our sons and daughters, the white man surely will not. Montgomery Bell, of Las M., who recently died in was said to have been woo 000. At his funeral all o bearers were white, the such a thing had occurred tory of the state. In fact, been but few such cases in try. He made his money mon pursuits, and which ed, finally becoming a sile in the People's Trust Co Vegas. His money talked, Henceforth I pray God to speed the day when the black man will enter into the field of enterprise and walk side by side with the white and Japanese in the commercial world in this city. This move should be advocated in churches, forum, homes, as well as society. Gentlemen, this is all I have to say in this letter, as I wish to say more next time. As I said before, I hope to see this letter published in the next weekly edition, and also hope that every race Negro will support this move and also paper. This paper should be in every Negro's home. BIG NIGRO BUSINESS MEN'S DAY AT SUNDAY PARLIAMENT Central Hall, East Washington and Central Avenue, Sunday at 3:30 Tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon promises to be the greatest get-together meeting ever held in this city among the Negro business men, at the Sunday Parliament, and Central Hall should be taxed with hundreds of enthusiastic boosters for bigger Negro business in Greater Los Angeles. The Negro merchant man, the real estate dealer, the restaurant keeper, the druggist, physician, lawyer, the truckster, dressmaker, tailors, notion store keepers, all will be there to boost his or her business. If we as a race are to make places for the young men and women who are graduating annually from the various schools, then we must begin to boost and make business that will give them positions. Among those that are scheduled to speak to-morrow are: Mr. Chas. C. Flint, the pioneer Santa Fe avenue grocerman, Dr. Samuel G. Prentice, the progressive druggist; Mr. Sidney P. Dones, the big realty broker; Prof. H. Douglass Greer, Negro Press; Mrs. B. L. Prentice, the successful notion dealer; Mme. Ophelia Boyd, the sweet-voiced dramatic soprano, will sing "Thinkest," and Mr. Claude V. Pitts will render a cornet solo. At the close of these excellent and timely addresses there will be an open Parliament for general discussion. The meeting will open at 2:30 o'clock, and every race man and woman should attend and boost for a big Negro business week in Greater Los Angeles. The Fourth Supervisorial District has the largest colored vote of all excepting the second district which includes the black belt of Los Angeles. The various aspirants for political preferment at the coming primaries are busy fence building just now. No. 31054 Notice to Creditors Montgomery Bell, of Las Vegas, N. M., who recently died in that city, was said to have been worth $250,000. At his funeral all of the pall-bearers were white, the first time such a thing had occurred in the history of the state. In fact, there have been but few such cases in the country. He made his money in common pursuits, and which he invested, finally becoming a silent partner in the People's Trust Co., of Las Vegas. His money talked, and as it will in most places. Money is not all life, but it is a very considerable part of it. These white pall-bearers had great respect for Mr. Montgomery Bell.—Freeman. VIOLIN LESSONS Mrs. Sidney P. Dones Teacher of the Violin S Los Angeles er of the Violin Studio, 1654 W. 36th St., Angeles Cal. Teacher of the Violin Studio, 1654 W. 36th St., Los Angeles Cal. TEL. MAIN 2459 "FLETCHERIZE YOUR COMPLEXION" WHITENS AND SOFTENS THE SKIN. Fletcher's Opera Cream a Tissue Builder and delightful Cleanser. At Department Stores and Druggists. THE SARAH E. COLE, Special Demonstrator South 5255-M. MINUTE DELIVERIES WHITENS AND SOFTENS THE SKIN. 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RIVES, Judge of the Superior Court Dated January 19, 1916. Estate of Chester H. Anderson, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned executor of the estate of Chester H. Anderson, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles, or to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice, to the said executor at the office of Paul M. Nash, 628 Bryson Bldg., N.W. corner of 2nd and Spring St. Los Angeles, California which said office the undersigned selects as the place of business in all matters connected with said estate of Chester H. Anderson, deceased, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, BENJAMIN F. ANDERSON. Executor of the estate of Chester H. 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