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A NEW UNDERTAKING COMPANY Under the Management of Mr. G. W. O'Bee, Formerly of Omaha Nebr. Associated With Him Are Messrs. P. M. Hickman and Sidney P. Dones. Will Establish a Casket Factory and Secure Sight For a Cemetery. They Purpose to Put Funerals, Funeral Goods and Graves Within Reach of the Poor. ESTABLISHED 1879 LEADING RACE JOURNAL THE LARGEST AND BEST PHONE MAIN 1594 VOLUME 29 A NEW UNDERTA Under the Management of Mr. G. Nebr. Associated With Him and Sidne Will Establish a Caskett Sight For a They Purpose to Put Funerals, F Reach of the While visiting the Board of Health office on the 6th inst., we bumped into G. W. Obee, recently of Omaha, and our well known real estate dealer Sidney P. Dones. True to our journalistic calling, we were solicitous of what was going on and in a meager way gathered the following facts: That they had just been granted a permit to open an undertaking establishment at 202 East Pico street, where they have secured an eight-room private A. B. Iwelling on the southeast corner of Pico and Los Angeles street. Downstairs will be the chapel, show room, office and morgue. The upstairs will be occupied by the manager. While looking round this very palatial building we chanced to meet Mr. P. M. Hickman, who for many years was with the Roberts Undertaking Co. We found out that he was the other partner of this firm. They were very busy getting the place in shape for business on the 9th inst. The partnership is to be known as the People's Undertaking Co., Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The name implies the nature of the business, which is so well known that it needs no explanation. However, there will be some new systems of preserving and caring for the dead, introduced by Mr. Obee, who has many testimonials, and is an old embalmer and funeral director. He makes all the principal fluids, gardening compounds and facial cosmetics. He is a specialist on acial expression. To make your insight clear and to save the editor's brain wear, we copy the following from Mr. Obee's ad, which was run in the Omaha Monitor: Unequalled conveniences. Strictly Sanitary Morgue. Two rest rooms for viewing bodies without entering; so as to prevent exposing our patrons to contagious or infectious diseases. These are kept under Yale locks. Spacious chapel and a funeral organ. Metallic lined air tight preservation case, by which we can keep bodies months-or years after being treated with our specially prepared chemical compound. Expert Accomplishments. We are experts in all the latest and most scientific methods of embalming and are specialists in post-mortem facial expression. The remembrance of the last book we make most pleasant. Free auto to and from parlors and to the casket company. No morgue, chapel or organ charges to our patrons. Advice on insurance matters, or the appointment of guardians or administrators, etc. Free memorium records. MUTI MAKING COMPANY W. O'Bee, Formerly of Omaha, n Are Messrs. P. M. Hickman y P. Dones. Factory and Secure a a Cemetery. uneral Goods and Graves Within Poor. Miscellaneous Caskets from $10 up. Horse or auto funerals. Special prices to lodges. Liberal credit on good security or to people of good repute. Sick (able to walk) taken to hospital in auto for $1.00." Open day and night. Ring and ring again, Main 2149, until you get us. Mr. O'Bee especially requests anyone who may doubt these statements to ask anyone from Omaha. Neb. The company knows and feels that their embalmers and funeral directors are equal to any in the business and an opportunity to demonstrate is all that they ask. Short Sketch of G. W. O'Bee Premier Funeral Director He was born in Nashville, Tenn., graduated from Normal department Central Tennessee College, now Walden University, graduate of preparatory department Morgan College of Baltimore, studied one year at Lincoln University of; Pennsylvania, leaving there to go into recruiting service for United States service during Spanish American war and was assigned to the Tenth Cavalry. After his honorable discharge, read medicine one year at Meharry Medical College, and two years at College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, Ill. Made his tuition by working in the Cook county morgue, his start in embalming. Graduated from the Chicago Post Graduate College of Embalming, Sanitary Science and Anatomy. Made the highest average ever made in the embalmers' examination of Nebraska; was in the undertaking business for 10 years in Omaha SIDNEY P. DONES and was deputy coroner for 8 years. He built a large modern brick undertaking establishment at Omaha, which is now conducted by another member of the corporation, was president of the North End Amusement Company, which he organized and built a two story brick building for same 50x120 feet, which is now being operated by said company, was King of the House of U. B. F.; Past Chancellor Counselor of K. P.; Past Dist. Deputy of Mo., and Neb. Masons, member of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor; commissioned by the Governor of Nebraska to organize colored battalion; was president of the local business league of Omaha, and was selected to represent Omaha at the National Business League, 1916, at Kansas City, Mo., licensed by the tState of California, December, 1916, at a professional embalmer. Mr. O'Bee was somewhat embarrassed to make the foregoing statement. but the editor, believing the people would like to know something of whom they would want to deal with, insisted. LATED California Eagle Lincoln and Douglass day will be generally observed next Monday by the colored people of this city. On account of the absence of the editor from the city during all of last month the Eagle had to forego its usual effort along that line, therefore we will join with others in observing the birth of these two great characters. The managing editor, C. A. Spear-Bass, will speak at Bethel church while editor J. B. Bass will speak at Christ's Temple at Pasadena. Services celebrating Douglass' birth will also be held at the 1st A. M. E. Church, at which Attorney Willis O. Tyler and other prominent citizens will speak, so we urge our citizens to turn out in large numbers on this date. will be announced in the daily papers Monday evening. One hundred years ago a little Black boy was born in a hovel. That boy was the great Frederick Douglass, the Moses of the Negro Race. Every Race-loving Colored resident should crowd the Tabernacle Monday evening to learn of the greatness of the old man eloquent, Frederick Douglass. Parents should bring their boys and girls, in order that they may catch an inspiration, as the story of the Race's great leaders shall be told in song, story and oratory. The sweet voiced Jubilee singers will enliven the occasion with plantation songs and melodies, while "Daddy" L. C. Luke will expostulate on the dark days of slavery representing the grand old fathers and mothers of days FREDERICK DOUGLAS [Name] FREDERICK DOUGLAS S, MOSES OF A RACE PASADENA, "THE CROWN CITY," INVITES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO ATTEND THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION of slavery, at Daddy some talker it is w miles to hear him, as ambulate. The big will be appropriately for the occasion, and Monday Evening, February 12th 8 O'clock, Gospel Tabernacle. South Raymond Avenue. Everything is in readiness for the monster Lincoln-Douglass Day celebration to be held Monday evening at the Gospel Tabernacle, South Raymond avenue, near Belevue drive. The citizens of both Races will join in paying fitting tribute to the immortal Lincoln, and the "Old Man Eloquent" Frederick Douglass. An excellent musical and literary program has been arranged and some of the best talent in Southern California, will take part in the exercise. Prof. William Edgar Easton will tell of his early recollections of Fred Douglass, the famous old anti-slave orator and agitator. Hon. J. B. Bass, of The California Eagle will speak on Race Progress and Abraham Lincoln. The Rev. Mrs. M. E. Palmer of Grace Tabernacle will tell of the progress of the Negro Race during the half century of freedom. Miss Thelma Hill will render a piano solo. Madam E. Monroe Beavers, the sweet contralto, will sing as selected solo. An address by a representative of G. A. R. Post. This promises to be one of the biggest patriotic demonstrations ever held in the Crown City, and the following well known pastors and their congregations are invited to take part in honoring the memory of these immortal heroes, Lincoln and Douglass: Drs. W. H. Hughes, of Metropolitan Baptist Church; E. W. Kinchen, of Scotts Chapel, M. E. Church; J. M. Riddle, Friendship Baptist Church; W. S. Dyatt, of A. M. E. Church; Rev. Mrs. M. E. Palmer, Grace Tabernacle; all patriotic citizens, members of the G. A. R. Post, Spanish War veterans, with their auxiliaries. The full program PAGE will be announced in the daily papers Monday evening. One houndred years ago a little Black boy was born in a hovel. That boy was the great Frederick Douglass, the Moses of the Negro Race. Every Race-loving Colored resident should crowd the Tabernacle Monday evening to learn of the greatness of the old man eloquent, Frederick Douglass. Parents should bring their boys and girls, in order that they may catch an inspiration, as the story of the Race's great leaders shall be told in song, story and oratory. The sweet voiced Jubilee singers will enliven the occasion with plantation songs and melodies, while "Daddy" L. C. Luke will expostulate on the dark days of slavery representing the grand old fathers and mothers of days S, MOSES OF A RACE of slavery, at Daddy Luke is sure some talker it is worth going miles to hear him, as he shall perambulate. The big Tabernacle will be appropriately decorated for the occasion, and everyone is invited to attend. A. P. SHAW, D. D., NATIVE OF MISSISSIPPI, CALLED TO THE PASTORATE OF WESLEY CHAPEL. Los Angeles, the metropolis of the Pacific Coast is taking on pew life everywhere, and in every walk, new blood is being infused into the very life of the city. In previous years it was thought that in the main the outcasts from other cities flooded Los Angeles, but the tide has certainly changed it course and now the best blood of the States is coming into Los Angeles. Within the past year we have had such men as Rev. B: C. Bobeson of the A. M. E. Zion connection, and now we are called upon to hail with delight the coming of Rev. A. P. Shaw, another young man in the ministry. Rev. Shaw is a native of Mississippi, a graduate of Rust College of that state and of the Theological Department of Gammon, and a post graduate of the Boston University. Rev. Shaw has pastored the largest and best churches in his connection in the States of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Arkansas and Washington, D. C., and now comes to take charge of Wesley Chapel in this city, which is known all over as being, if not the best, one of the best charges in the entire connection. That part of the Race in Los Angeles that's looking and hoping constantly for better conditions in every walk in this city, hails the coming of Rev. Shaw with delight. At the home of Mrs. S. B. Strickland, where he has been ill for a number of months. Rev. R. W. Johnson, late Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, passed out last Wednesday at 5 p. m. Roberts and Sons has charge of the body, and the funeral will be held on Saturday, at 1 p. m. from Friendship Church. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. REV. A. P. SHAW. PASTOR WESLEY CHAPEL DR A. CLAYTON POWELL OF NEW YORK IN LOS ANGELES Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City is a visitor to our city, and will preach at both morning and evening service at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday. Dr. Powell will also give his famous lecture, "Broken, but Not Off" at the same church Thursday evening. Those of us who reside in the zephyrous climate of California, far away from the icy breezes of the Northern clime, where intellectual awakenings are more frequent, will do well to hear Dr. Powell upon each and every occasion when and where he will speak to large anxious audiences in this city and have our intellectualities stimulated. The people of Los Angeles are certainly favored by having Dr. Powell in their midst for even a short time, since he is one of the strongest and most powerful preachers in this country, regardless of Race or Color. Dr. H. D. Prowd, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, who was active in securing the service of Dr. Powell for the church during the major part of his stay here, is to be highly congratulated upon the marvellous work he is accomplishing in lifting the standard of the denomination in this section. And now that we have as a visitor the man who for years has inspired the New England convention we predict that his visit to us will mark the beginning of a new era for the Baptists in this section. REV. A. P. SHAW, PAS THE "FIGHTING PARSON" IS INVITED TO HOLD A SERIES OF OLD FASHIONED REVIVALS IN THE FARAWAY SUNNY SOUTH Dr. J. Gordon McPherson is the Billy Sunday of the Negro Race. Great Throngs Flock to Hear Him. The fame of the "Fighting Parson," Rev. Dr. J. Gordon McPherson, has spread throughout the entire country, which is evidenced by invitations for this wonderful man to come and hold old time Pentecostal meetings. In an interview with a representa- THE PEOPLE'S FORUM FOR UPLIFT ALL MEN UP NO MAN DOWN NUMBER 52 Beptist Preacher Passes at Beyond. Buckland, where he has been ill for 7. Johnson, late Pastor of Friend- ast Wednesday at 5 p. m. Roberts and the funeral will be held on ship Church. tive of this paper, Evangelist McPherson said: "While I am kept busy here in the Crown City, some of the calls that are coming to me are so flattering that I have decided to make a flying trip over the country and conduct a series of meetings in the near future and will possibly be away from Pasadena for about two months. The meetings at the Gospel Tabernacle are continuing to attract enthused crowds, and Evangelist R. H. Wade is preaching the old gospel with the fervency of spirit that captures his hearers and hold them spell bound with his burning message of salvation." Tuesday evening, Rev. Dr. J. D. Gordon of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Los Angeles, filled the pulpit and preached a soul-stirring sermon that made a lasting impression on the people of the Crown City, so great was the impression, until the people urged the doctor to return on Sunday and preach. Isast Sunday was a great day at the Tabernacle. Large crowds flocked to hear the "Fighting Parson." Dr. McPherson, who swayed the masses by his fiery eloquence, as he tore the mask from the pernicious doctrine of spiritualism, in his sermon on the subject of the "Spirit World. Unmasked," which was said to be one of the most startling exposures of spiritualism ever listened to in this section. The revelations were indeed astounding, to say the least. Tomorrow. Sunday, promises to be a red letter day, commencing with the quiet hour of prayer and meditation at 11 o'clock, at 2:30 p. m. big old fashioned reunion meeting and platform rally. Dr. J. D. Gordon will be the TOR WESLEY CHAPEL. speaker of the hour and a spiritual treat is in store for all that may attend. At the evening hour's worship, 7:30 o'clock, big patriotic demonstration, Dr. McPherson will deliver a stirring patriotic sermon on the subject, "My Country First, My, Country Last, My Country Right or Wrong, it is My Country Just the Same." Rev. R. H. Wade, who has preached during the week, will have charge of the Jubilee song and praise service. The public and religious workers are urged to attend all services that they may catch an inspiration. A warm welcome awaits every one. What the Churches are Doing PAGE TWO January 14—John 1:19-34. "Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world." —Verse 29. John the Baptist had the great distinction of being the first of God's witnesses among men respecting the only begotten Son of God. John was a grand character from whatever standpoint we view him; and all of the Lord's people now seeking to witness faithfully may draw some valuable lesson from his course. Additionally, as we shall show, he was a type of all the faithful witnesses of the Lord throughout this Gospel Age. Although John the Baptist was not an example to us in respect to his manner of speech or dress or in general methods, nevertheless his peculiarities in these respects especially adapted him to the witnessing which the Lord designed him to do. Living in a time of increase of wealth and luxury. John was all the more attractive as the Prophet of the Lord by reason of his peculiar disergard of the conventionalities of the time and of the evidence which these gave of his complete separation from the world, his complete devotion to his special ministry. The people of Israel, as our Lord pointed out, carefully cherished the memories of the great prophets and garnished their sepulchers, although they were not sufficiently careful to heed the teachings of these prophets. Among the ancient prophets Elijah was one of the most revered; and the fact that John the Baptist simulated him in apparel and general demeanor and in forceful teaching attracted the people much more than otherwise would have been the case. Our leson opens with a reference to John's witnessing upon the people to repent because the Kingdom of God was about to be established (Dan. 2.44) and urging them that they would not be fit for a share in it, unless their hearts were fully turned to the Lord and away from sin. Other Scriptures show us that for some time the nation of Israel had been looking for Messiah, and that false Messiahs had arisen from time to time. (Luke 3: 15; Acts 5: 35-37.) Under these circumstances it is not surprising that the Jews urged the leaders of their nation—priest and Levite—to interview John the Baptist and advise them respecting his message. Our lesson recounts the visit, and the testimony which John gave. Apparently it was the expectation of the questioners that John would claim to be the Messian Himself; and it was probably with surprise that they learned from his own lips that he made no such boast—"he confessed and denied not. Their next question was, "Art thou Elias?"—the Greek form of the word Elijah. He replied, "I am not." Remembering the prophecy of Deut. 18: 15, they next inquired, "Art thou that prophet?" He answered, "No." Surprised at his replies, they asked, "Who art thou, then? We must make some kind of report concerning you." Humby John declared that he was merely a Voice calling attention to the great Messiah and heralding His coming. John the Baptist Not Elijah It will be noticed that John distinctly declared that he was not the Elijah. Some have felt perplexed over the matter because our Lord, in referring to John in answer to the query of His disciples about the Prophet Malachi's testimony that Elias must come first (Mal. 4: 5, 6), declared of John, "This is the Elijah, if ye will receive it." (Matt. 11: 14). The explanation is that John the Baptist was really a finishing out, in a measure, of the type begun in the person and the work of the Prophet Elijah. As our Lord Jesus in the flesh was the forerunner of the Messiah in glory and power, who will take His great power and reign in the opening of the Millennial Age, and as the Christ will be composed of many members—Jesus the Head, and the Church His Body—in the Kingdom glory, so, similarly, John the Baptist was a forerunner of one greater than himself, a more important witness composed of many members, preparing the way for Messiah's Kingdom and announcing it to all who have ears to hear. John the Baptist introduced Jesus in the flesh; but the greater than John, the Elijah of many members, will introduce the greater, the glorious Christ of many members. The real Elijah, who for nineteen centuries has been fulfilling the prediction of the Prophet Malachi, has been composed of many faithful witnesses for Christ throughout this Gospel Age. Jesus Himself in the flesh was the first of these, and witnessed a good confession before Pilate and before the Jewish nation. The Aspostles witnessed similarly; and throughout the Gospel Age the Lord's people in the flesh have witnessed—against sin and in favor of righteousness—have witnessed the necessity for turning from sin to righteousness in order to be prepared for a share in the Messianic Kingdom, have witnessed that the Kingdom of the Lord is to be established in the hands of the glorified Church, and that it will bring in everlasting righteousness and thus fulfil our Lord's prayer, "Thy Kingdom come: Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven." Result of the True Elijah's Work The Prophet Malachi declared that one of two results would follow the work of the true Elijah. Either it would turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and those of the children to the fathers—that is, would bring the people into full accord and loving harmony; or else it would result in the bringing of a great curse and of great tribulation upon the people. The world must be made ready for Messiah's Kingdom either by repentance and true conversion to the Lord or* else by judgments of the Lord. Other Scriptures clearly indicate that the work of the antitypical Elijah would not succeed, would not convert the world, and that as a consequence the establishment of Messiah's Kingdom would come in connection with a time of trouble such as was not since there was a nation. The course mentioned by the Prophet Malachi, the great tribulation mentioned by our Lord—Matt. 24: 21. From this standpoint, recognizing John the Baptist as a part of the typical Elijah, we must draw lessons of humility as well as of zeal and faithfulness from John's course It is the worldly idea, and also the normal church idea, that all associated with religious teaching should make some great boast or claim respecting themselves—that they are wonderful prophets, or doctors of divinity, or something else above the ordinary. It is no wonder, then, that the priests and Levites, accustomed to this sort of thing, were surprised that John made no such boasts and based his preaching upon no such claims. They inquired what right, then, he had to baptize at all, if he was merely a servant, and not a lord over God's directing their minds away from himself to Jesus. John declared, "There standeth one in your midst whom you do not recognize. Him I declare. Him I introduce, as so great, so honorable, that I am not worthy even to he his servant, to loose the strings of His shoes" THIS IS THE SON OF GOD. John explained that Jesus was the One to whom he had previously referred in his preaching—the One who would come later and take a more honorable place because of being so much the greater. John explained that the Lord had informed him that he would see a better witness to the Son of God, the Messiah by a certain sign—by seeing the Holy Spirit descend upon the Messiah like a dove and remain upon Him. John saw this sign in Jesus' case just following our Lord's baptism; and he was therefore fully qualified to give this witness that Jesus was the Son of God. LINCOLN MEMORIAL CONGRE GATIONAL CHURCH 34th St. and Central Ave E.E. Lightner, Pastor Beginning with the Sunday school at 10 a.m. all the services were well attended and helpful to the worshippers at this church on last Sunday. Next Sunday being "Lincoln Day" a special program will be given at the Sunday school hour, which is 10 o'clock. Among other things Mrs. Charles Alexander will address the Sunday school on "The Work of the American Association." A special offering will be taken for the A. M. A., which will count on our apportionment. Let every member and friend of the Sunday school be present to enjoy this program and to share in this great work. Other services as usual. FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Pico and Paloma Streets Rev. B. C. Robeson, A.B., S.T.B., Pastor The most conspicuous change at Zion is its new or rather its renovated choir, a choir to the number of 40 voices, under the masterly leadership of Pec. H. C. Wheaton—a splendid aggregation it is. Bishop L. W. Kyle of this district will soon be in our midst and the ladies of Zion are in a fever of expectancy vying with each other in their efforts to make his tour of duty here both a pleasant as well as profitable one. The pastor put a quietus to the rumor of some busy-body who is going the rounds telling—the public he has or was to tender his resignation. He disclaimed any intention of such. He spoke this from the pulpit as well as in the press. Rev. Lofton assists the pastor and as an assistant he is making his services invaluable, besides the interest he is taking in building up the membership. Zion gave a tidy sum to help defray the expense of Father Tipton's funeral. Being Sacrament Sunday, "large gathering was out, and the pastor spoke on Regeneration, also of the dialogue between the Saviour and Nicodemus, wherein Nicodemus propounded the famous question, "How THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE can a man be born again?" Next Sunday at.11 a.m. he will speak on "Character versus Circumstances." At 8 p.m. his talk will be "The Call to Service." Warm church-good ventilation. Friends and visitors are welcome. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Classes for adults. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Corner 8th and Towne avenue. J. Logan Craw, pastor. A thronging congregation observed communion day services at First Church Sunday. Our grand full choir sang to the delight of all present, while the pastor delivered both sermons of the day. Revs. Hartnet and Rayford assisted in the administration of the Lord's Supper. There were two accessions to membership and with the reception of Miss Laverne Butler and Miss Gladys Riddle during the week the membership roll ran up four notches higher. Three of these were converts. You are welcome to the services Sunday. Come early if you would be benefited. The pastor will preach at both services. All activities point now toward our Easter rally. We desire to pay all we can on the street debt which is only $2,400.00. This little debt of two thousand four hundred dollars is all the indebtedness that stands against the magnificent First A. M. E. church property. The pastor is calling each auxiliary society, each class and every member and friend to make "a living sacrifice" that this amount may be cut down as much as possible from this special Easter effort. Pledge now and pay in as you can, that this the final effort of its kind this annual conference year may be used to cut down with a substantial payment this indebtedness. "Out of debt" is our slogan. Everybody is welcome to the services Sunday. Come early if you wish a good pew. Sunday evening at 6 o'clock the Allen Christian Endeavor Society of First A. M. E. church will celebrate "Young People's Day" with a grand musical and literary program. This is not only the anniversary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of the A. M. E. Church, but also the anniversary of Richard Allen, the founder of African Methodism. Mr. Elmer C. Bartlett will conduct a 15 minutes song service before the program, some early take part in the singing. Let everyone be on time. The public is invited. Tuesday evening, March 6th, is the date selected by the Women's Mite Missionary Society of the First A. M. E. Church for a grand banquet. Please keep the date in mind. Particulars later. NEWS OF PHILLIPS CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH 1406 Newton Street. Rev. J. C. Anderson, pastor. Two splendid congregations greeted the pastor at the two services on the past Sabbath. The pastor preached and administered the communion at both services. The services were of a highly spiritual order and all who attended went away benefited and uplifted. The carpenters and masons are busy at work this week building the new annex for the organ and choir loft. The work will not interfere with the usual services on the Sabbath and the pastor will preach as usual at both services. We are glad to report that the sick of the church are getting better and we hope to have them out again in a few days. The rally for the pastor netted a nice sum and the membership is to be commended for the handsome way in which they rallied to the support of this cause. The public is cordially invited to come and worship with us at all the services. PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. N. P. Greggs, pastor. Odd Fellows Hall. "Humanity Suffering for the Bread of Life," was the theme of Rev. N. P. ent Church of Christ, on last Sunday, he saying in part: Sin is incurable by man alone, so is it quite impossible for man to give sight to one born blind. Neither can we call one another forth from the tomb after breath has passed from the body. Man must do more than say to the crippled, "Pick up your bed and walk." When Christ preached here upon earth. He did not search and ponder over books, trying to glean a thought for a subject, as man is forced to do today. He would simply look about him and see, for example, a planter sowing wheat in the field, and from that bring forth wonderful lessons. Another thought was the Sunday Christian, how many sing, pray and shout on Sunday and will not speak to his neighbor on Monday? Never thinking along the line' of Christianity until the next Saturday night or Sunday morning. During the services in connection with other music, three solos were rendered, which were also sermons in song. There were four additions to the church, namely, Miss Carrie Davis, Mrs. Amanda Abersathy, Mrs. Betty Harris and Mrs. Maggie Sterling. The day's offering was two hundred forty-nine dollars and fifty cents. SECOND A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. E. R. 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Come and make yourself perfectly at home. Take Watts car to E. 52nd St. and walk one block to E. 53rd St. WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday was a great day at Wesley M. E. church. Rev. A. P. Shaw preached morning and evening. Two persons united with the church. All services were largely attended; 293 communed. This Sunday will be observed as Lincoln Sunday. The pastor will preach a special Lincoln Sunday sermon, at 11 a. m. His subject will be "The Hand of God in the History of the Negro." In the evening the pastor's subject will be "The Preacher." A special collection will be taken for the Freedmen's Aid Society. All are welcome. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH The members and friends of the church are in the midst of sorrow over the death of Rev R. W. Johnson, the ex-pastor of the church. Coming to Pasadena from Colorado Springs Rev. Johnson conducted the most successful pastorate in the history of the church. He was obliged to relinquish active work three years ago on account of illhealth, taking with him the love and respect of every member. Funeral arrangements, not yet completed, will be announced in other columns of this issue. The morning and evening services last Sunday were conducted by the pastor, Rev Riddle. The extension of the Hand of Fellowship and the observance of the Lord's Supper were featured at the evening service. On Friday night last week the Board of Deaconesses met to extend a farewell reception to their president, Mrs. Sarah Lampkin, who leaves for a few months' visit to her home in Georgia. Sister Lampwkin bears an enviable record for faithfulness and service in the church work and was the recipient of many words of praise and commendation as the informal speeches were made. Light refreshments were served. The regular monthly meetings of the Board and the church were held on Monday and Thursday evening respectively. An important item of business was the consideration of the pastor's resignation. Rev. Riddle gave as his reason the desire to see peace restored and the church advance and upon certain (Continued on page 2) ```markdown ``` THE NEW IDEA "pressing and training the Hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After HELP FIGHT The High Cost of Living Come to the OWL MEAT MARKET, White Front 1414 E. NINTH STREET The Love Regalia Co. 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 The Great Event of the Season Valentine Concert, Entertainment, and Big Fraternal Contest, by Queen of Sheba Chapter No. 7, O. E. S. Wednesday Evening, Feb. 14, 1917, Masonic Hall, 12th Central The main events will be:: An excellent program: a postoffice through which persons will be permitted to sead valentines to their friends and a for the first prize and the first place of honor in the ORDER OF EASTERN STAR of Southern California between the following candidates: Votes can be secured from the various candidates and their representatives. Don't miss the greatest event of the season. Judges for the contest are: Rev. B. C. Kobeson, Capt. F. H. Crumblly, Mrs. Eliza Warner, Mrs. N. F. McMickens and Capt. Wm. Reynolds. By order of Committee. MRS. CONSTANCE R. LEWIS, Chairman MRS. W. WILLINGHAM, Secretary. A BARGAIN IN ACREAGE We have for sale at a real bargain 4 acres of land in the heart of the orange belt, near Duarte. Three railroads pass the same, and boulevard from Los Angeles. Will sell for $12,000.00. Will make reasonable terms. For particulars address 224 West Third St., Hanford Cal. Do not write unless you mean business. ALEX, COCHRANE Prop. ```markdown ``` R. San Francisco, Cal. Phone Douglas 3998 HOTEL GORDON Has brought out the two great Chicago Favorites Miss Albertia Perkins and Miss Mabel Gant who will be seen regular every evening in the Cafe singing the very latest songs 312 and CAFE Fine Wines and Liquors 750 Pacific Street San Francisco WE ADOPTED IDEA Hair while you NOTICE The Get Acquainted Literary Club does not meet on the 1st Sunday afternoon, but instead holds a business meeting on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month. Every member is requested to be present. Alpine Chapter No. 1, O.E.S. meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at 2 o'clock at the hall, 1824 1-2 Central avenue. MRS. NANCY ERVIN, W. M. Special Notice Persons interested and these holding books for the raffle of slippers donated by the Assembly, and doll donated by Miss Owens for the benefit of the Woman's Day Nursery kindly communicate with Mrs. Meldora Reyland S. 4481. Good opportunity for elderly lady to care for two small children, in return for good home and small pay. Apply at 1370 West 35th St. FOR RENT: 3 room furnished apartment with gas and bath, on Central Ave. Also telephone service: call So. 6674 FOR SALE—One first class Tailoring and Cleaning business. Will sell cheap on account of sickness. Good route included with a fair drop-in trade. Call Main 5139. 6 room Cottage house, modern congenience, 932 E. 38th St., between Griffith Ave. and Central Ave. car lines, for rent at reasonable rates Phone So. 3296 R. The ladiee of the Berean Free Seventh Day Adventist Church, will give a Turkey dinner New Year's day, January 1, 1917; at 1672 W. 35th St., to raise funds for the church. The price will be 50 cents per plate. Mrs. A. R. Landry, Chmn. MUST SELL—$300 will handle 4-room bungalow, bath and scene pvarch; lot 40x125 to alley. Pay- ments $13.20 per month. 3338 E. 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IN 4811 R GO OD EATS RY LUNCH FE Avenue OUR SPECIALTY ER GLOSE GREATEST MIDWINTER ATTRACTION SEVENTH NATIONAL FEBRUARY 20th to 28th A Gorgeous Garden Moulded from Five Million Golden Oranges EASIEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO THE ORANGE SHOW Excursion Fares—Tickets on Sale by Agents Only EIGHT TRAINS DAILY FROM LOS ANGELES Orders. Everything in Season J. MARKET Fresh and Cured Meats of All Kinds RKET H. & J. MARKET Try our Country Sausage. Your breakfast is not complete without it. Made from the choicest of selected pork, seasoned with just the right selection of old-fashioned spices. Try Howze's sausage and be convinced. Phone Broadway 1846. Free delivery. W. F. HOWZE 1232 TENNESSEE ST. Mr. Furgerson on Alto Street, is ready to haul your trunks, furniture or anything that is to be hauled and desires your patronage, promising in return for the same. Quick service and courteous treatment. ALONZO MARSHALL Maker of all kinds of Small Monuments and Markers SAINTS' HOME CHURCH 20thSt and Heoper Avenue Eddie R. Driver, D. D., Pastor Sunday school, 9:20 a. m. Lawrence Catley, Superintendent. Preaching, 11:30, a. m., 3:20 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., each Lord's Day. Week day services—Preaching on Tuesday and Thursday night, Young People's meeting, Wednesday night, and Sunday evening at 6:30—Miss Berta Miller, President. Women's Sewing Circle, and Bible Band, each Thursday from 10 a. m. to 6:30 p. m.—Mrs. Annie R. Driver, Priestess. Notary Res. Phone 8. 6531M Afue McDowell Lawyer 256-8 Wilcox Bldg. Office Phone S. E. Cor. 2d & Spring. Main 2566 New Hope Baptist Church 1623 Paloua Ave. Rev.A. Lively, Pastor R·B STRICTLY HANDMADE 5+CIGAR Special Bargain in Real Estate Large airy Bedroom with kitchen enette attacked: with all modern conveniences. Only $7.50 per month. Fourr room house, modern conveniences, close in, lot 45 x 120. Sale price $1,400. Terms, $100 cash, $15 per month including interest. Rent $11 per month, water paid. Call So. 2962-B. FOR 3ALE—High class property on Washington street, west of Centra avenue, at a moderate price on terms. FOR SALE: A snap, my equity in 1916—3 speed power plug Indian Motorcycle. Phone So. 4860 J. Furnished rooms for rent, at 8161 Central Ave. McVea's Orchestra will introduce several new Hawaiian selections at the Valentine froiie. The Tennessee club meets every first and third Thursday of each month. C. H. Rogers, President; G. W. Woller, Secy. Annual Conclave of the All-American League. DEPARTMENT OF EXHIBIT. The Eagle acknowledges the receipt of a communication from the Owl Drug Co., through one of our readers. Owing to the lateness of its arrival it will appear in our next issue. Three-room house with gas and water, 436 Mt. View Ave., Watte, will rent for $5 per month to white people only. The Frederick Douglas memorial celebration will be held at the Frat A. M. E. Church, Feb. 12, under suspices of state officers of Colored Womens Federation of California. The public is invited. Large sunny front appartment furnished or unfurnished for rent at reasonable rate, 1205 1-2 Central Ave. or call Main 3742. 5-room all modern flat for rent cheap. 1442 W. 56th Street. Call West 620. The Valentine frolic is attracting widespread attention for many persons who will participate in the parent on the 18th of February at Blackard's hall. Prizes will be awarded the prattiest and most comical valentine of he evening. Furnished housekeeping apartments to lat. $3 per week, three completely furnished housekeeping rooms, cottage 1741 Newton St. For Rent—S-room modern flat. No. 6713-A 1464 K. flat St. For Rent—S rooms in a six-room housekeeper's and widower's apartment of 540 Cumber St. Given under auspices of the Y. P. C. L. of Bethel Church of Christ, Feb. 12, 1917, 8 P. M. 1. Music 2. Scripture Reading 3. Invocation 4. Song 5. "Early Life of Lincoln" 6. "Some Effects of Lincoln's Political Life." Prof. C. A. Bigge 7. "Lincoln the Statesman." Dr. J. 8. Solo Mrs. F. 9. "Emancipation Proclamation," Miss Louvenia 10. "Lincoln the Peacemaker," Mrs. C. A. Sp. 11. Duet Miss E. C. Williams and Mrs. Me 12. "What the Negro Owes to the Emancipation Procla Rev. J. D. Gordon, D. D. 13. Song 14. "Lincoln, the Inspired," Mr. A. D. 15. Song, "America." REV. WM. A. WASHINGTON, Master of C Take Hooper Ave. car, get off at 25th St. and walk two block Compton Ave, thence one block East on Palomares St. to Chu- Watts car and get off at 25th St. and walk one-half block to Nevin A- half block on Palomares St. to Church. E. R. TABER Real Estate and Rentals Industrial Property a Specialty. Homes on Payments I have already on my books two hundred colored families and their patronage as I have found them to be good tenants. 1626 East Ninth Street Home F-4354 Main Roller Skating at Central Ave and 15 Open 2 to 5 p. m. and 7:30 to 10 or 10:30 p. m. CONTINUOUS WALTZ AND TWO-STEP MUSIC BEST BALL-BEARING SKATES Good Order Assured. White folks only—Mondays, Fridays and Sat- colored People—Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Parents (admitted free) are earnestly requested to accompany you res to the Rink in order to assist the manager in eliminating any features that may mature. Mr. L. Lewin Rev. R. A. Garrison Mrs. Mattie Brewer Political Life." Prof. C. A. Biggers, A. M. Dr. J. M. Smith Mrs. F. H. Smith in," Miss Louvenia Hickman Mrs. C. A. Spears-Bas C. Williams and Mrs. Mercy Reed the Emancipation Proclamation," Gordon, D. D. Mr. A. D. McMurry WASHINGTON, Master of Ceremonies 25th St. and walk two blocks East to East on Palomares St. to Chureh, or take walk one-half block to Nevin Ave., thence Ech. WABER Rentals and Rentals Specialty. Homes on Easy measures hundred colored families and I solicit them to be good tenants. Ninth Street Main 1252 Central Ave and 15th St. to 10 or 10:30 p. m. AND TWO-STEP MUSIC CARING SKATES Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Days, Thursdays and Sundays. Mostly requested to accompany their child manager in eliminating any undesirable 1. Music ..... Mr. L. Lewis 2. Scripture Reading ..... Dr. J. M. Smith 3. Invocation ..... Rev. R. A. Garrison 4. Song ..... Prof. C. A. Biggers, A. M. 5. "Early Life of Lincoln" Mrs. Mattie Brewer 6. "Some Effects of Lincoln's Political Life." 7. "Lincoln the Statesman." Dr. J. M. Smith 8. Solo ..... Mrs. F. H. Smith 9. "Emancipation Proclamation," Miss Louvenia Hickman 10. "Lincoln the Peacemaker," Mrs. C. A. Spears-Bass 11. Duet ..... Miss E. C. Williams and Mrs. Mercy Reed 12. "What the Negro Owes to the Emancipation' Proclamation," Rev. J. D. Gordon, D. D. 13. Song ..... Mr. A. D. McMurry 14. "Lincoln, the Inspired," 15. Song, "America." Take Hooper Ave. car get off at 25th St. and walk two blocks East to Compton Ave. thence one block East on Palomares St. to Church, or take Watts car and get off at 25th St. and walk one-half block to Nevin Ave., thence G-half block on Palomares St. to Church. Roller Skating at Central Ave and 15th S Open 2 to 5 p. m. and 7:30 to 10 or 10:30 p. m. CONTINUOUS WALTZ AND TWO-STEP MUSIC BEST BALL-BEARING SKATES Good Order Assured. White folks only—Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Colored People—Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Parents (admitted free) are earnestly requested to accompany their child rent to the Rink in order to assist the manager in eliminating any undesirable features that may mature. YES, COOK WILL GET YOU that House or Room in Oakland. He knows everybody and every place and can satisfy your needs. For quick service ring Phone Oakland 7914. A. W, COOK Real Estate 401 Eighth Street Oakland BASE ★ BAL Every Sunday at Vernon Ball Park 38th and Santa Fe Ave., 2:30 P.M. WhiteSox vs. PacificCoast Winter Lea COOK Estate Oakland, Cal. BALL Vernon Ball Park Ave., 2:30 P.M. cCoast WinterLeague John Donaldson the Great All-Nations Pitcher will work for the Sox. Officers of the B. Y. P. U. were as follows: President, Swindle Pollard; Vice, John Prowd; Treasurer, Alma Brown. President of the Missionary Society, Mrs. P. Hubert and a gallery of other efficient officers in other departments. Wednesday evening, Feb. 7th, at the People's Auditorium, 1119 South Los Angeles St., all holders of units in the apple orchard os the Hardings Umpqua Valley Orchard Co. are requested to be present to discuss business of great importance. A. J. ROBERTS, Chm'n --- --- Thursday evening, Feb. 1st, at the Second Baptist church, where dainty collation as served by the missionary society and where a most excellent installation address was made by Dr. H. D. Prowd. Officers for the ensuing year were installed. The trustees were Messrs. J. D. Groves, Blodgett, Willingham and Palmer. Church Clerk, Mr. S. P. Johnson; Treasurer, Jas. Bate; Superintendent of Sunday School, Mr. J. D. Groves; ViceMrs. Kelso; Secretary, Harry Paterson; Miss W. Johnson, Or- CADILLAC COUNTRY CLUB OPENS AT WATTS The opening of the Cadillac Country Club at Watts on Thursday evening was a gala occasion and demonstrated the fact that when it comes to big deals of this sort the Colored man can, if given the chance, as successfully launch them as the more favored Caucasian. This Country Club is located on the main boulevard which runs through Watts to the Beach and has been built and equipped at a cost of $15,000.00, and George Henderson of Los Angeles is its promoter. Everything about the same is the class, and the interior finish is right up to the minute. It will accommodate about 600 people at a time. In the center of the building is a specially built dancing floor, built of bird's eye maple and there is no dance hall that would excel it. All around this center is arranged tables which will accommodate from four to six persons. We estimate that there are more than 100 of such tables. At the east end of the building is a raised platform from which the famous Black and Tan Band discourses that music which makes even the old feel young. Opening Made Special Occasion The opening exercises were made a brilliant occasion. A parade of about 20 autos, headed by the Black and Tan Band marched through the streets of the city at 3 o'clock, wending its way to Watts. The opening exercises were a feature. A steady stream of humanity came and went from 6 o'clock into the wee hours of the morning. There were 20 waiters, who saw to it that all received prompt service. Chappie Henderson, as head waiter, was a busy man. Prominent citizens of Los Angeles by the score were on hand. E. W. Anderson, boss of the White Sox, was a central figure and many other dignitaries. The Watts City Council, including Mayor Lang was present and everything in this large gathering went on like clockwork. The best of order prevailed. At one time there was more than 75 automobiles parked around the Club House. One thing sure, George Henderson as a promoter has shown himself no piker, and Al Levy, Baron Long and others in the same line of business would turn green with envy at the way George Henderson does things. The Eagle representative was invited by Mr. Henderson to be present and write an account of his opening and in our line of conducting a cosmopolitan newspaper we are able to give this account of the opening of this enterprise, probably the largest investment of a Race man on the Pacific Coast. ONE BY ONE THE OLD GUARDS ARE CROSSING THE MYSTIC RIVER In the passing of Father William Tipton, the pioneer minister of the Christian church, it recalls the words of the prophet that they "Are crossing one by one." In the death of this grand old warrior it can be truly said that a great man in Israel has fallen. Father Tipton in life was indeed a prince, the Race's militant leader here on the Pacific Slope. It was he who made the influence of the old Afro-American council felt in the political affairs of the State and the leaders of Northern California recognized in him a warrior worthy of the steel in the clash of arms for without Father Tipton on the firing line in defense of the Race, many a poor fellow would have been placed behind the bars, but like a valiant knight, the old hero was ever at his post of duty. A few days ago the old chieftain went quietly to his old chieftain went quietly to his old chieftain went quietly to his old chieftain's remains would within an hour be buried in the potter's field, Editor and Mrs. Bass got in touch with the authorities at the county hospital and stopped the burial. Their next move was to direct Smith-Williams, funeral directors to take charge of the remains, again these good people got busy and called on the people of Los Angeles, through their ministers, to assist in giving the old warrior a decent burial. In this the ministers and people rallied as one man to the call of the "Eagle" and they responded not with long resolutions, but with money, a spirit which is in most commendable and in which the Race honored itself. Much credit it is due the editorial staff of the Eagle for saving the body of one of the noblest characters that ever lived, from sleeping in an unmarked grave among paupers and strangers. On last Monday afternoon a few who knew him in life gathered in the funeral chapel of the Smith-Williams Co. and paid loving tribute to his memory. Those who took part in the simple ceremonies were the Rev. Dr. J. Gordon McPherson, a personal friend of many years, who acted as master of ceremonies, while Dr. E. W. Kinchen of Scott's Chapel M. E. church read the Scripture lesson and paid high tribute to the heroism of the fallen chieftain; Dr. W. H. Hughes, of the Metropolitan Baptist church offered prayer for the dead and delivered an eloquent tribute to his memory; Dr. F. H. Davis of Big Mt. Zion church, paid a beautiful tribute to his memory as a neighbor and Race man; Editor J. B. Bass, of the California Eagle, delivered a fitting eulogy to the old hero who is gone but not forgotten, as such men as Father Tipton never die. Mesdame J. H. Shackleford paid a touching tribute to Father Tipton's great worth as a humanitarian; Mother Felix, also with words of simplicity enlogized the memory of the deceased. Dr. McPherson closed with a timely address in which he not only paid a glowing tribute to Father Tipton as a Raceman, a militant leader, whose love for children and the oppressed was almost divine. He extolled the editorial management of the Eagle as the watchdog of the Negro Race on the Pacific slope. As the friends joined in singing "Shall We Meet Beyond the River," the friends took the last look upon all that was mortal of the old warrior, whose achievements were grand in life and noble in death, the funeral cortege wended its way to the beautiful Evergreen cemetery, and as the sun was fading from the western skies Dr. McPherson, in solemn tones pronounced those solemn words, "Dust to dust," as funeral director Smith, scattered white flowers over the casket, and Dr. F. H. Davis offered the closing prayer, all that was mortal of the old hero was tenderly laid to rest to await the trumpet call in the resurrection morning. JUDGE RONGDON WRITES Los Angeles, Cal.. Feb. 7th, 1917. Editor California Eagle: m Since my last communication to your valuable paper so many requests have come relative to the Arizona lands, title to the same, fertility of the soil and on what terms the land can be purchased, that the proposition has certainly aroused wide-spread interest, not only among the colored people, but also the whites as well, that I am inclined to think that before six months have elapsed, there will not be an unsold acre in the whole vast acreage, which certainly augurs well for the undertaking, as it should, because nothing like it has ever been presented to the race before, and I, for one, am pleased to note the chance that is being offered for those who desire to take advantage of the same to get in on the ground floor, and thus secure for themselves a competence that will absolutely place them on easy street, so to speak, for their declining years, and be the means of giving their children an education that will fit them for any position in life. This, in brief, is an outline of the grand achievement which awaits the catcher-on in this passing panorama, and one which may never pass this way again. Some of the keenest minds of the race in this city are pressing their queries upon us and have done so since the Forum meetings and since the proposition has been publicly agitated, and I can see the dawn of a great unfoldment for the race in every particular, not only financially and intellectually, but spiritually as well. When we realize that at the head of this great movement is a man whose sole ambition is to leave to pos- Readers Attention Are you satisfied with working all your life at starvation wages and keeping your nose to the grindstone? Why not seek independence and comfort in life? There are many ways to attain it if you only know how. All you need is an opportunity to get into a legal and honest money-making enterprise on the ground floor and at the right time and you are in the road to success. to join us in the Oil Land Development Industry—the greatest money-making industry of today. Small investors have made and are still making fabulous profits from oil and oil lands. In many instances small investors have made from $50 to $500 for every dollar invested. You can have the same opportunity if you will accept our cooperation. This is an opportunity so unique and so remarkable in its profit-earning possibilities that it should awaken the interest of every person to whose attention this announcement comes. It offers an opportunity for you to invest a large or small sum in a same, clean, economically managed company on a most profitable cooperative profit sharing basis with all the stock risks illuminated. JUST THINK $75 in cash or in 15 monthly payments will secure deed to eight large oil lots and an interest in all the oil out of four or more wells, to be drilled under our liberal cooperative profit-sharing plan, giving each investor a chance to secure a LARGE MONTHLY INCOME from the oil as well as from the land, being situated in the center of three large oil fields in Hardin County, Texas. Said fields produced more than 10,000,000 barrels of oil in 1914-15, and more than 50-gunhams, from 1,000 to 10,000 barrels came in during that time. Single lots in the fields near by have been sold for $1,000 to $15,000. Our investors will have the same chance, after we have brought in one or two wells, to sell their land for just as much or more. We have only one thousand shares in all, (each share consists of eight lots, being one-fourth of an acre,) therefore the profit for each share will be large. The following illustration will show the profit each investor will receive out of a certain number of barrels at the present price of oil: Should our first well prove to be a 5,000 barrel producer, then each share of sight lots will receive $150 a month and should the first four wells produce 20,000 barrels, then each share of eight lots will receive $600 a month. CERTAINLY, NOTHING LIKE THIS HAS EVER BEEN OF FERED THE PUBLIC BEFORE You probably have neglected many a money-making opportunity but don't neglect this one, it means your fortune, and is right within your reach. Seize it now. Write or call in person from 4:30 p. m. to 8 p. m. C. E. Patterson, 1446 So. San Pedro St., Los Angeles Cal., at once for our large prospectus, giving all the details with map showing location of our field, also let us know how many shares we shall reserve for you. 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INCLUDING SUNDAY Phone Broadway 1583 636 GLADYS AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CAL. terity as the crowning act of his life, something that will place the colored people on an equal footing with the rest of the world, that they may not be handicapped in any manner. Rev. Dr. J- D. Gordon, whom we have learned to love for his grand ideas and big and comprehensive brain, is the founder and head, and when we say that it is sufficient, for we find his name in this city is almost a household word. Someone has had the temerity to lay stress upon the question, which we supposed was settled in the minds of the intelligent world years ago, and that is that the Indians, whose domain this land formerly was, could not do so because they had no rights to it. To those who entertain any doubt in this respect, it is only necessary for me to quote for their benefit Section I of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which says "All persons-born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the juris- ```markdown ``` grance and before you can utter a ties and rivals: whether husband, wife, how to gain success in WORK, DIVORCATION, HEALTH, DISCUS- IONS and transaction of all kinds ear, fear or ambition, come to HELP. for the benefit of those who do no, he will, for the next Few Days all who bring this ad. HER 50 CENTS. for mind and sees skepticism chairvoyant powers are almost be- tween and碛 at the remarkable yourself and others you are inter- ning a force power, a gift, an explain, none can account for, and ambition of your life, gives full ilities fortunate and unfortunate you love. In a word, tells every- property or in fact, makes any hit him. His advice will be the item. occupation. Tells what you called you will marry. Advise on busi- can help you. You should call on some happy, wise and better than FREE THIS WEEK 50c. will enable ladies or gentlemen to a early $5.00. P. A. INCLUDING SUNDAY endway 1583 diction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. The above certainly needs no further explanation at our hands, as anyone who can comprehend plain English, will have no difficulty in grasping the import and meaning. It is absurd, to say the least, that an objection of this character should be raised, but we all know the old saying that "a drowning man will grab at a straw" and the objection only came from one who was not aware of the thin ice on which he was treading. Too much cannot be said of this grand movement, and we only wish that your readers would avail themselves of the privilege and ask whatever questions might come up in their minds concerning the Progressive Educational Association, and we will consider it a pleasure to answer the same. Yours for Uplift and Advancement, JAMES H. LONGDEN, Legal Adviser, Progressive Edu- cational Association.