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ESTABLISHED 1879 LEADING RACE JOURNAL THE LARGEST AND BEST PHONE MAIN 1594 And Literary Digest of the All-American League H. DOUGLAS GREER LEAGUE OPTIMISTIC This organization is not founded to propound platitudes. When the sun is shining on both sides of the street it does not require a weather prophet nor a philosopher to declare to us that it is beautiful day. We see the light of a day that has not yet dawned. The optimist mind is ever a valuable asset under dark conditions of thought. To see heaven through the smoke and fire of hell requires a magnificent eyesight, and it is through this fire and smoke that the All-American League looks with an almost prophetic power towards the future. Light Amid the Gloom 1. Realizing that the retrogressive power has had its hand for ages upon Negroes here, and everywhere, this league should be welcomed as a ray of sunshine within the domicile of morbidity where the gloomy thought is ever tearing at the hope of the heart, and racial progress, enterprise, solidarity and brotherhood are undermined by the jealousies, suspicions, and indiscretions of the dark view. The ambitions of the past are asleep. This league is driving inequality and injustice into innocuous desseude, and according to the inspiration and hope, there will be no resurrection. Precepts of League The All-American League teaches that all persons who are born in this country and now living under this government-are Americans, and all foreigners who, having secured certificates of naturalization, and who sustain the national honor and integrity of America by pledging themselves to the local and national spirits of this republic are Americans, and are thus entitled to the rights of citizenship and privileged to live and labor as do the peoples of all free countries. Negro Patriotism When the retrogressive power was most unkind and unjust, Negroes proved that they love this country, and even we find them clinging to it with all the fervency of childish hope; the toil of the day has been, continued within that ideal of sweetest simplicity—love of home. The Negro is a patriot of the highest order. He is simple minded in thought, and lives the simple life. True patriotism belongs to the simple life. It is undone by contact with greater commercial activities, and it dies within complexity. It is because of this fact that we meet with the highest patriotism among Negroes and with a spurious patriotism within our great com- bostom within our great commercial dynastic. The spirit of baptism pervades the All-American League. High-minded, filled with religious fervor and humanitarian ideals are giving their life to the work of redemption from oppression and deceit, unsuccessful and successful war, all races in America. The hope of the All-American League lies within the soul of its members, and their thoughts, words an deeds all point to a future within which betterment is anticipated for the millions of our people who are struggling thru the gloom, and who are at present held in the power of a merciless system within which there is but little respect or consideration shown to the liberties and welfare of a burdened people. The California Eagle Can we expect that a government that is built up on the dual power of business and race prejudice, will willingly cast away the root of its being and find another basis for its existence? The power of our courts of Justice have been invoked to suppress the truth. Europe, today, writhing in the throes of a mighty reaction, demonstrates how much ignorance and prejudice still exists and how far off the world remains from the high ideals of human brotherhood. (To be continued) TENNIS NOTES (By Raymond Isum) With the big annual tournament only ten days off, the tennis sharks are busily sharpening up for the grand fray. Sunday was try-out day with the Alpha Tennis Club members at the Club courts, corner 14th and Paloma. Four players were chosen from this try-out to represent the Club in the July 4th tournament to be held in Santa Monica. The four making the Alpha team were: Ballinger, Kemp, Paul Williams, Albion Matthews and Clarence Brooks. The games were fast, snappy, full of "pep" and well worth witnessing. Clarence Brooks springs the surprise of the day when he defeated the veteran Paul Williams. Albion Matthews easily defeated Chester Williams in two straight sets. Ballinger Kemp eliminated George Johnson in two sets and Paul Williams eliminated his brother Chester in the second round. In a practice match of doubles Albion Matthews and Raymond Isum defeated Paul Williams and George Johnson 6-4, 8-6. The events were run off under the supervision of Attorney Willis O. Tyler. Prof. Ray Hastings of the Temple Auditorium Writes the Following Letter to Wm. T. Wilkins, Our Local Teacher and Pianist. Auditorium Building. Los Angeles, May 24, 1916. Prof. Wm. T. Wilkins, 1239 Tennessee St., City. Dear Friend Wilkins: I want you to know that I more than enjoyed the recital last night. The carefully arranged pieces, masterly training shown by pupils of all grades, the earnestness and dignity with which the program was carried on—all marked the affair as one of the finest I have ever attended. Your "Path of Destiny" was a treat. It not only gave an astonishing display of technic, but is a number of real musical worth—very faithful to the theme which inspired its writer. Your are certainly on the right track! Congratulations! RAY HASTINGS. P. S.—I have sent your program and a note to Mr. Colby of the "Pacific Coast Musician." Perhaps he will mention you in the June issue. Mr. Frank Colby, music critic and editor of the Pacific Coast Musician, the greatest musical journal of the West, says in his June issue: W. T. Wilkins gave his third annual piano school recital at the First A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, May 23. Mr. Wilkins is a talented young Colored musician who is doing fine work among his people as a music educator. Upwards of twenty-five participants were represented on a program of that many numbers. —This is the highest tribute ever paid to any musician of our Race on the Coast. We are also glad to note that Mr. Wilkins has been granted the use of the East 14th street intermediate school auditorium, for the meetings of his ensemble and music history classes, his class having grown so large that his music school will not hold all his pupils, leaving out the many visitors and friends at the monthly San Diego, San Francisco and Oakland The California Baptist State Convention met with the St. Paul Baptist church of this city during the past week and closed last Fri- day what will be recorded as an historical session for the Baptists of this state. The four days session opened Wednesday, June 14, with a good representation of ministers from all over the state, and each session both spiritually and intellectually was like a shower of blessings to the large concourse of people that attended the convention. Addresses of import upon timely subjects were rendered by Drs. Gordon, Davis, Riddle, Coleman and Prowd. Thursday was woman's day, and the W. H. and F. M. was called to order by president Mrs. A. E. Webber, who presided over that remarkable body of energetic women with great dignity and reserve to the credit of womankind. Thursday afternoon Mrs. Ford read an inspiring paper dealing with the "Present Day Evils for Children," which was followed by a talk upon a similar subject by Rev. Davis, pastor of Mt. Zion, who for thirty minutes thrilled his attentive hearers. The women in their session did themselves proud by virtue of the excellent papers and addresses of such timely nature. It was truly a meeting of education where the people were brought in touch with real work that must be accomplished by the church and its auxillaries, that the conditions both spiritually J. W. COLEMAN J. W. COLEMAN The above is an excellent likeness of one of Los Angeles' most famous citizens, by reason of the fact that he has been the fountain head for the members of his Race who toil. He is well and favorably known, as he has placed thousands into various positions and with this people his name is a household word. He is a live wire in all of the things that stand for real progress in the church and in fraternal circles he can be found doing his part. Perhaps he is best known for his enthusiasm and support to the Sunday Forum, his fidelity for this popular organization has been such that many of its members have asked him to stand for election as the president at the annual election to be held Sunday and have assured him of their support. No one doubts for a moment his appreciation for this body and if elected no doubt is entertained but that he will fill that office with credit to himself and the body as well. POOR ORIGINAL The following persons were elected as officers for the ensuing year: President—Rev. J. M. Riddle of Pasadena. First Vice President—Rev. J. H. Morgan, Fresno. Second Vice President—Rev. W. H. M. Dickerson, Pasadena. Recording Secretary—Rev. G. W. Reed of Stockton. Treasurer—Rev. F. W. Cooper, Riverside. Officers of the W. H. and F. M. Convention are: President—Mrs. A. E. Webber, Los Angeles. First Vice President—Mrs. McMickens, Pasadena. Second Vice President—Mrs Elnora Williams, Oakland. Recording Secretary—Mrs. S. B. Strickland, Pasadena. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. W. E. Ford, Pasadena. Treasurer—Mrs. M. F. Gaither, Esparto. Superintendent of Children's Band—Mrs. Edna Freemon, Stockton. Members and friends of the Convention thank Rev. Tilman and his genial congregation for the many courtesies extended during their stay. REV. G. W. REFD MARK JONES FOR SUPERVISOR OF THE SECOND DISTRICT The Eagle has been authorized to announce the candidacy of the Hon. Mrak Jones for supervisor from the Second supervisorial district of this county, subject to the August primaries. Now Mr. Jones is one of the pioneer citizens of this Greater Los Angeles and he is also one of those that has largely helped to make it such as it stands today. Aside from this he has been a life long Republican and in this year, although running for a nonpartisan office, he feels sure the people want none except Republicans on guard. It takes high class business men to conduct the business of this county and Mr. Jones can amply qualify, as his large and varied experience enables him to do. So therefore, purely on his merits as a citizen, his qualification as a business man and his capability of filling this office with both credit to himself and his constituents, he presents his cause to the voters with an abiding faith of their hearty support at the primaries in August. From time to time we shall acquaint our readers with the progress of Mr. Jones' campaign, to the end that they shall be fully informed as to his progress. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Frank A. Gordon calls the attention of the Los Angeles public to the fact that his offices at 1103 1-2 Central avenue are now newly and beautifully fitted for business, and that he is ready to receive patients for treatment. Dr. Gordon is a product of Howard University, has had experience in some of the leading hospitals and is thoroughly equipped for business. Even though he is but a young man he seems to possess those sturdy qualities that assure power and steadfastness in man's profession whatever it is. With these sterling qualities in a broad field like Los Angeles, Dr. Gordon can but satisfy his ambition to relieve suffering from disease and ailment here among the people. AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEMBER Please allow me space in your cosmopolitan journal to express my feeling as to the work and good we are accomplishing in our particular realm. I am an enthusiastic member of the People's Independent church, and so thoroughly am I impressed with the ease with which we are accomplishing what we set out to do that I just want to say a word to the public because I feel that God is with us in our effort; and since he is my Saviour I would have him your Saviour too. Our rally which partially closed last Sunday, the figures of which already has been published, was accomplished with such ease that we are at a loss to really understand our own power to do the work of "Our Father." Our new location for our new church has been secured and real soon a church tower will appear above the low thatched roofs of the neighborhood of 18th and Paloma avenue. Pastor Greggs and the members of the Independent Church are ambitious to erect a monument that will be a soul saving station for Los Angeles and invite all who are out of any ark of safety to come under its shelter Yours in the work MRS. J. H. SHACKELFORD THAT RECITAL At the wonderful girl pianist's recital on July 11th, will appear Miss Antoinette Young, soprano, Messrs. J. L. Albright, tenor, and D. M. Mathews, bass, in that splendid trio, "Carino." It's a great production and the characters selected for its rendition will force you to always remember the occasion. Other bright numbers and singers will appear in this issue later. Keep up with them and make Blanchard Hall the place for your evening's pleasure on Tuesday, July 11th. THE PEOPLE'S FORUM FOR UPLIFT ALL MEN UP NO MAN DOWN Five colored students graduated from the Pasadena High School this term. It was the largest number that ever graduated at any one time. Those that received their diplomas were as follows: William Julius Bunch, Samuel Babo Danley, James Crozier Moore, Mabel Edna Harris, Ruth Brown Prince, but the class for 1917 is much larger. We have no segregation in this city and are satisfied with conditions as far as schools are concerned. Yet sometimes there comes a Moses in our midst that thinks so much of his race that he wants a separate school for us so our people can teach. The last Richmond to show up over here was a cigarette smoker. Now we don't want cigarette smokers to teach our children. They will learn it soon enough. We rather send our children to the schools that are already built than to burden ourselves building Jim Crow schools. The first thing they say is that we want a school modeled after Booker T. Washington. They must forget we have a Throop University and a Poly High and the doors are open day and night for all that care to go. It requires more than an education to be a successful school teacher. We have 21 educational centers within Pasadena district, also night schools, manual training and special studies to all. Night schools a great boon to many who cannot attend during the day, and there are more than seven thousand students in this district and all can go. We have 15 kindergartens, so let our school system alone. ANCIENT KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR CELEBRATE ANNUAL SERMON This historical order of long standing with Mr. P. E. Alexander as chief grand mentor and the other grand and subordinate officers appeared last Sunday afternoon at Wesley chapel and listened attentively to a most excellent address by Rev. W. J. J. Byers; a paper full of good thought by Mrs. V. Fingers; a piano solo by Miss Hazel Gottschalk; vocal solo, Robt. V. Edwards, and a vivid history of the organization by C. M. P. J. Alexander. The officers and members with Atty C. Joones as master of ceremonies, made an excellent appearance upon this occasion, demonstrating in every way the healthy and helpful state of the order. L. G. EGGLESTON AND HIS JUVENILE ORCHESTRA DEMONSTRATE PREPAREDNESS Last Tuesday Mr. Eggleston, director of the Juvenile orchestra and a company of young boys, who have been under his training for the past few months, appeared at Washington and Central Hall in their initial concert and highly pleased a large and attentive audience. Those who compose the company and are so fortunate as to have the excellent training that Mr. Eggleston is capable of giving, are: Robert Banks, James Warren, Jessie Alexander, James Brown, Theo Johnson, Robt. Brown, Perry La Mont, Achewwood Benjamin, Alexander Kitchen, Theo Jefferson, Arvant Benjamin, A. Whetsel, E. Drake, C. Banks, A. Douglas, J. Houston, E. Wheaton, and Miss Thelma Wheat at the piano. Since this was the initial concert even greater results may be Pacific Coast Fair Shellmound Park Oakland, Cal. Exhibition of all the Industrial Products of the Colored residents of the Pacific Coast First Industrial Fair in the history of our people on the Coast in the last hundred years. Exhibits of all kinds solicited; all exhibits must positively be the handiwork of Negroes. Special and liberal cash prizes are offered for the most meritorious works of Art, Photography, Oil and Water Color Studies, Pastel Work, Charcoal Work. Drawings, Needlework, Architectural Drawings and Elevations, Embroidery, Cabinet, Work, Iron. Products, Celluloid Work, Fruits, Preserved or Ripe, Special Farm Products, Oil, Cotton, in short anything that's meritorious. For complete details of the Fair see our agent Jacob Peyton at office of Dr. Browning, 1201 1-2 Central ave WEST INDIAN AID ASSOCIATION Thomas Henry, Pres. Miss Julia Ramsey, Sec. 715 7th Street, Oakland Fire Insurance Sick Benefit Insurance Accident Insurance Houses For Rent Stokes Realty Co. 1333 East 12th Stree Broadway 3130 SEE ME For Modern Houses in all Parts of the City East, South and West Sides Prices Reduced— Several Real Sacrifice Snaps For Sale Milton W. Lewis & Co. Main 3958 949 Birch Court The Love Regalia 2418 Flora Ave., Kansas City, Mo. We manufacture for all Lodges, Churches and Societies A specialty of U.B.F. and S.M.T. supplies Write for our Catalogue MISHL ORENZA JORDON M. MissLorenzaJordan has opened a MUSIC STUDIO at her home 827 Gladys Ave. E.J.Delore THE CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART SOJOURNER TRUTH DOINGS For the atmosphere of real hom life, don't forget the sunny rooms at Sojourner Truth, 1119 East Adams street, phone South 3417. Second A.M.E. Church. The E. 51st street school, Y.P.P. club, will give a grand concert for the benefit of the Second A.M.E. church in the auditorium of the church Monday night, June 26, under the direction of teachers, the Misses Brunington and Maxwell. The admission will be 10 cents. This will be one of the greatest treats of the season, as there are no brighter children in the city, and they have been exceptionally well trained for this occasion by these very efficient teachers of our own race. 34th Street and Central Avenue F. E. Lightner, Minister. The services on last Sunday were well attended and of unusual interest. The pastor prescheduled at the morning service, Dr. C. H. Duvall at 3 p.m. and Dr. George F. Kenngott at the evening service. The clubs reporting Sunday night made a creditable showing, some going far beyond the amount asked for. Additional reports will be made next Sunday. At the regular hour for service on Sunday there will be a program rendered by the Sunday school and a special address to the young people by Prof. Charles Alexander. There will be preaching at the regular evening service. The usual Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 p. m. Topic, "Life's Purpose." Geo. Baker, leader. A cordial welcome to all these services. The fourth and last quarterly meeting services were held last Sabbeth to the edification of all who attended. Presiding Elder Wilson preached two inspiring sermons and there were four accessions to membership. Rev. Morton was a visitor at the evening service. The last quarterly conference was held Tuesday night, and the reports showed the church prosperous and progressive along all lines. Attention will now be turned by the pastor, members and friends to the coming of the annual conference which is scheduled to meet in First church, this city, on the first Wednesday in September, the 6th, and close on Sunday night, September 10th. A summary of the year's church work will be published at that time. The pastor will occupy the pulpit at both sermons tomorrow, Sunday. The public is always welcome. Out-of-town visitors will be sought after by our courteous ushers. Our unexcelled choir will render inspiring song service. The Men's. Co-operative club will hold forth at 3 o'clock Sunday in regular monthly program. Mrs. Malcolm Patton will address the assembly on the subject, "Our Supreme Duty to Our Fellow Man." This is an open meeting for all. Don't forget the lawn fete Saturday, July 1st, at 1747 New Hampshire street, by Meadamer Holt and Williams. Woman's day, the fourth Sun- Our employment department is still calling for all classes of workers. MRS. CAMBELL, Pres. MRS. M. SMITH, Sec. Wesley Chapel These are great days for the churches. The fast of the matter is, all of our churches are feeling the thrill of steady growth and a fine spiritual atmosphere is to be found in God's church. This is as it should be. Wesley chapel is no exception to this rule, and in fact is in the midst of a steady spiritual growth, and with it the Lord is pouring out his blessings in the way of financial aid. The church is a unit for all good things and follows the lead of the pastor in everything that pertains to the advancement of the Kingdom. Last Sunday was a day of information and inspiration. At 11 a. m. the Foreign Missionary society had charge of the services and had as a speaker Mrs. Steward, a returned missionary from China. At 3 p. m. the Knights and Daughters of Tabor crowded the church and were thrilled by a great message from Dr. Byers. The evening service was inspired by a great message from Dr. Reed of Stockton. The services next Sunday will have the ministry of the pastor at both services; At 11 a. m. Faster Kinchen will preach on "The Sovereign Quality in World Conquest." At the evening services he will preach on True Preparedness." The No-Note choir will have charge of the services at 3 o'clock p. m. Bro. James Brown in charge. FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. W. J. J. Byers, Pastor Last Sunday morning Rev. J. B. Holmes of Hanford preached an able sermon to the delight of all present from the text, "Why Stand Ye Here all the Pay Idle?" The Fisherman's clubs efforts resulted in the neat sum of $43. Sunday is Connectional Children's day. In the morning the pastor will deliver one of his special sermons on the child and the church, and it is earnestly hoped that the parents of all of the Sunday school children will be present, with their children, to hear this discourse. Sunday evening the Sunday school will render its Children's day program, and a real treat is in store for all who will attend the exercises. This day has been set apart by the General conference of the A.M.E. Zion church to emphasize the work of education, and the services of Attorney Willis O. Tyler has been secured to deliver the educational address at the close of the children's exercises. Attorney Tyler is one of our most successful negro barristers and a man of extraordinary eloquence and oratorical ability, as all who have heard him will testify. Be sure and attend the farewell concert Monday evening at the A.M.E. Zion church, given by the famous Russian family orchestra of musicians and singers, for the benefit of the church. If you are looking for work and mean business, you will save time and worry by calling on J. W. Coleman, the old reliable employment agency. My strict business dealing and careful selection have won me the confidence of those who want colored help. See J. W. Coleman 211 East 2nd st. Los Angeles, Ca ort, Breaking Off or Falling Out If so, you want to use the best and J. W. Coleman 211 East 2nd st. Los Angeles, Ca. Breaking Off or Falling Out If so, you want to use the best and sure remedies on the market for growing hair. 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