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Second Annual Convention at Exposition Park ESTABLISHED 1879 LEADING RACE JOURNAL THE LARGEST AND BEST PHONE MAIN 1594 VOLUME 30 Second Convention Thursday, Feb. 2 Record Attend Grand Fre With enthusiasm that is greater than anything of its kind ever experienced in the history of the West the colored citizens of Los Angeles and California are pre-February 22nd, when the great Annual Conclave of the All-American League will burst into glory at the Exposition Park, Los Angeles, when the gavel raps for order at the Administration Building, Exposition Park at 9:00 in the morning. The officials of the All-American League who have been working day and night for more than two months to make this second Annual Conclave a record-breaking event, report that the program and exhibits and barbecue, which are to be the features of the all-day gathering, will out-do anything of its kind ever witnessed in the West. Arrangements have been made to fed a thousand people at the great barbecue which will be held in the picnic grove of the Exposition Park promptly at 12 o'clock—high noon. The officials of the League at a meeting held Wednesday night at the Christian church decided to hold the barbecue at 12 o'clock—high noon—that the hundreds of people who wil lattend the early morning session of the League may be saved the necessity of going home for dinner. The Barbecue Committee of the League, under the leadership of Mr. David G. Baker, and the incomparable chef, Frank Brown, have sent out a notice requesting everybody to be on hand promptly at 12 o'clock. That promise that the Barbecue this year will surpass even that of last year. The feature of the barbecue will be monster barbecued hog, the gift to the League of Mr. R. M. Masey, of Whittier, California. Mr. Masey has announced to the Barbecue Committee that he will bring in this monster hog fully dressed, on Tuesday evening. It is estimated that it will take 24 hours to barbecue this delicious pork, and the hickory wood which will be used in the barbecue, has been imported from Mississippi for this purpose. Another hog has been promised the Barbecue Committee by Mrs. J. H. Malone, of Monrovia, California. In addition to these gifts, there will be an ample supply of barbecued beef and mutton. The committee assures everyone there will be an ample supply for each person attending the barbecue, provided they come early. Tickets for the barbecue will be distributed at every Church on next Sunday morning and all persons desiring tickets are requested to get in touch with the pastor of any church or with any of the officials of the League or with the California Eagle. The exhibits to be seen on this occasion will outclass anything of its kind ever attempted in the West among the colored people. There will be paintings on exhibition, the work of colored men and women, going as high in value as $1000 each. Some of the finest embroidery and needlework to be seen in America will be on exhibition. Some of the most exquisite china painting to be had for any money will also be on exhibition. The exhibits will include every range of activity, from mining, shoe manufacturing, bag manufacturing, business collage, wood work. 1. culture, agriculture, domes tic arts, on to the finer arts. There will be awarded 20 medals and more than 100 diplomas to the various participants displaying the highest ability along their respective lines. These awards will be made a most competent and impartial committee consisting of the very best critics along the several lines that California can afford. The committee will be composed of members of both races. Under no circumstances will any member of the All-American League or any officer thereof be a member of the Committee of Awards. The music on this occasion will be under the direction of Madam Clara Hulbert and will include some of the finest musical compositions, vocal and instrumental pieces, by colored authors and will be rendered by some of the finest colored talent in California. During the afternoon recess period at 2 o'clock, there will be an elaborate tennis tournament in which some of the finest amateur ability among the race will participate. The program will include addresses, none of them exceeding ten minutes in length, from members of the League and prominent citizens of every walk in life and this program promises to be the most inspiring effort ever enjoyed by a colored audience in the State of California. Speakers will be present from branch Leagues of the All-American League from other parts of the State, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Calexico, Fresno, Bakersfield, and all the centers of colored population will be represented. There is only one plan which every colored resident of Los Angeles and vicinity should have for next Thursday, February 22nd, and that is to get up early in the morning, have breakfast and go to Exposition Park and remain until night. It will be the biggest day of delight—of instruction and inspiration that has been enjoyed in the history of California. All roads point to Exposition Park on Thursday, February 22nd. The keynote of the day is All-Americanism and the colored citizens of California will show to the world their achievements on this day in such fashion that the fundamental doctrine of the All-American Lague will stand out in California as never before. It will be a day of absolute equality and personal enjoyment for all Californians and the color line on this day will be completely thrown into discard. Come, see and enjoy for yourself. So intense is the interest in the Conclave and the Exhibits aof the Race on this occasion that the Board of Dierctors of the Exposition Park on last Wednesday requested the Executive League to hold over all Exhibits from Thursday, February 22nd, to Sunday, February 24th, at which time 5000 white citizens members of another organization have requested privilege of viewing the Exhibits of the All-American League. The Committee has granted this request. HUNDREDS OF PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF BOTH RACES CROWD BIG PASADENA TABERNACLE ATTEND LINCOLN-DOUGLASS DAY CELEBRATION MONDAY EVENING. history os one of the largest and most representative patriotic demonstrations ever held in the Crown City under the joint auspices of the White and Colored residents and much credit is due the "Fighting Parson," Dr. J. Gordon McPherson, the one man on the Pacific slope who is battling like a Trojan to wipe out the color line and how well he has succeeded was clearly demonstrated by the immense gathering of the leading white residents who joined with the Brother in Black, not only to pay tribute to the Memory of President Lincoln, but to commemorate the Centennial of Frederick Douglass, the Grand Old Man Eloquent, no such assembly has been witnessed in the far west, not since the memorable memorial service at Los Angeles in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, a year ago. On that occasion as on this Dr. McPherson was the publicity man who marshalled the great crowd. Monday evening the whole city was stirred by the memorable sight as the grizzled old warriors of the Grand Army of the Republic marched to the martial strains of their famous drum and fife corps with Old Glory unfurled to the breeze as they passed down the principal streets en route to the Big Gospel Tabernacle. On reaching the tabernacle they were greeted by the "Fighting Parson" with his golden smile. As the drum corps played several stirring selections they were roundly enced. At At 8:15 Dr. McPherson called the vast assemblage to order and the audience sang with much enthusiasm "My Country," "Tis of Thee" and the Rev. Mr. Sharanfelt offered a fervent prayer, invoking Heaven's blessings upon the nation at large. Dr. J. M. Riddle, the eloquent pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, read the scripture lesson. After singing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," Chaplain Andrew J. Smith, of the G. A. R., delivered a stirring address, in which he paid a glowing tribute to President Lincoln, as the Great War President. Mrs. I. A. Teat rendered a beautiful selection from one of Coldridge Taylor's masterpieces to the delight of the vast audience. Prof. William Edgar Easton gave an interesting talk on his personal recollection of the late Frederick Douglass, as he knew him in New Bedford, Mass. Editor J. B. Bass, of the California Eagle, reviewed the progress of the Race and presented many interesting facts, such as only one that is conversant with the daily struggles of a people can do. Editor Bass was roundly cheered. Miss Thelma Hill favored the audience with a classical number, and the Harmony Four, male quartet, sang several selections, Comrade E. L. Gains, with enthusiasm spoke of the Negro's patriotism. Dr. M. Riddle was introduced as the closing speaker. Dr. Riddle, with burning words of eloquence, stirred the great audience. He paid a glowing tribute to American patriotism, and in choice words eulogized the life of President Lincoln. Great was the enthusiasm. Dr. Riddle has been requested to deliver the Washington Day address next Thursday evening at the Tabernacle. The celebration has been the theme of much discussion among all classes. During the week the Tabernacle has had the following visitors as speakers: On Sunday evening Dr. J. D. Gordon, of Los Angeles, preached a soul-stirring sermon, and on Wednesday evening Elder William A. Washington, of the Bethel Church in Christ. The service for tomorrow will be in charge of Rev. Comrad Sharangfeld, an eloquent Swedish divine, as Dr. McPherson goes to Riveride to lecture and all the public of the Park Avenue Haven Church of A movement is on foot to hold a big Racial Parliament in the near future at the Tabernaile, when many of the leading White and Colored men and women will give timely addresses. Miss G. Hart, who is well known in this and other cities by her works as 'an accomplished pianist, has opened a music studio at 1129 East 12th street, and her many admirers predict for her a brilliant career in her profession. Miss Hart on one occasion acted as accompanist for the noted violinist Joseph H. Douglass, and in recognition of her talent as a pianist he wrote her when he was about to come to Los Angeles a few years ago, in these words: "I hope you will be my accompanist because I remember with a great deal of pleasure the satisfaction your work gave me when I was at Prairie View, College." Other commendation from different sources equally as complimentary has reached this brilliant musician, whose future promises to be bright. Another highly favorable recommendation complimentary to Miss Hart's ability as a musician is this: To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that Miss Lillias G. Hart of 1206 Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, California, was for two years director of music here at the Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College. Miss Hart gave eminent satisfaction as teacher of music and won the respect and confidence of both faculty and students by her excellent work and exemplary life and deportment on the campus. Miss Hart is a young lady of high ideals and one who has received a careful home training and has at the same time enjoyed good advantages of general education as well as of musical training. She is conscientious, thorough, painstaking, earnest and determined in her work and she achieves good results. nAd I commend her to any Board of Trustees of School authorities seeking to employ a teacher either in the general school work or in music or in any other capacity in which she may see fit to engage. Miss Hart resigned her position here and left of her own choice, much against my wishes and those of faculty and students. Very respectfully submitted, E. L. BLACKSHEAR, Principal Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas. WM. H. SHORES W. H. SHOKES PROMOTED The many friends of W. H. Shores (whom we lovingly call "Daddy") will be pleased to know that he has been promoted at the Security Bank, where he has worked for so many years, both in salary and the dignity of his position. No more will the grand old man be required to do manual service of any sort, and trust his last days with this great service will be his best On a very inclement Sunday morning during the early days of the month of January, I arrived in San Antonio, Texas, for a two days' stay. Having never lived in or visited the southland, but having heard so many conflicting stories of Southern cities, especially those of Texas, I was somewhat delighted to have the opportunity of making a personal investigation. Upon my arrival in San Antonio on Sunday morning, I decided to visit the various churches during the course of the day. It will be worth while for the reader to bear in mind the fact that it rained all during the morning until about 1 p. m. In the rain I made a dash for Bethel A. M. E. church where I found quite a number gathered to hear theiler much-loved Dr. Simmus. So surprised was I to see so many out in spite of the heavy rain that I decided to see if the same was true of the M. E. church a few blocks distant. Arriving there I beheld a crowded house listening to a masterpiece being delivered by Mr. Wiley Walker, a student of Sam Houston College, Texas, on the life of Prof. Lovingoed, the late principal of the above mentioned institution. I was so surprised by the young man that I remained throughout the entire service and will never regret that I did. Upon leaving this place I proceeded to walk down and see the Second Baptist church, a magnificent stone structure, capable of seating 1000 people, and which was erected at a cost of approximately $40,000. Here I found another fairly large number whom the heavy rains did not prevent from serving God. Talking into consideration the fact that San Antonio only boasts a Colored population of 12,000, I must say that the church attendance on this particular day speaks well for San Antonio. At this time, it being about 2:30 o'clock, the inner man began to speak in no uncertain way, and while I was carried away with what I had seen of San Antonio, I had to make my way to satisfy him. After making inquiries concerning a place where I could secure a palatable meal at a reasonable price, I was recommended to visit a cafe owned and conducted by one of San Antonio's largest property owners, Mr. Ballinger. Here I enjoyed a delicious repast ordered from a menu that is not surpassed by any menu I have seen anywhere and it has been mine to behold many a good one. On the principal street of San Antonio, Texas, which is Commerce street, I saw more Colored men than I have ever seen in any one place at any one time, every one of them neatly attired, seemingly not a bum in the bunch. I stood up at different sections in this particular block of Colored men and women and at no time did I see or hear anything that would reflect discredit upon a single one. The reason for this congregation of our race in this particular block is the fact that Ballinger's cafe and two others are in close proximity and they do a great business on Sunday evenings. Across the street is located the People's Drug Store, and ice cream parlor, owned and conducted by Professor Lowry and Dr. Cameron, a young man of not more than 26 summers. Well stocked with drugs, patent medicines, and toilet articles, a splendid soda fountain of a beautiful design; 25 marble top tables with four chairs each to match, spottlessly clean and well conducted is the People's Drug Store and ice cream parlor. I happened to be passing by at about 9:30 Sunday evening and glancing inside I saw every table occupied, every seat taken, including the nine seats at the soda fountain, and many standing waiting to get a seat. This induced me to stop in and to my surprise there was a working force of eight people. I paid particular attention to the different delicacies served and the department of the patrons, and I must say that The Goya Dee—the one-time pride of Los Angeles, under the management of our worthy friend, Dan Adams—did not surpass the People's Drug Store. While standing in the stale I was made acquainted with Mr. Thomas Holly, the manual training superintendent of the Downtown High School, through the courtesy and pleasure of Mick Lester, and that moved by him to visit the Florence Mills THE PEOPLE'S FORUM FOR UPLIFT ALL MEN UP NO MAN DOWN League San Antonia, Texas, as Special Staff Writer. the next day. Having heard so much talk of the separate schools of the southland, I did not hesitate to accept the invitation. After enjoying a fairly large-sized dish of deliciouls ice cream, I proceeded to bed, well satisfied with my visit thus far. Next morning after walking around a bit, I was again forced to visit Ballinger's cafe, and while there I happened to see a Colored policeman and after inquiring concerning him, found I out that he was not only a Colored policeman for Colored people, but a Colored policeman for the white people as well—a white officer in plain clothes happened to be passing by and was invited by my friend to tell me something concerning the Colored officers and he politely told me that there were about five Colored officers on the San Antonio force to his knowledge and that two of them were looked upon and known to be among the most efficient and trusted officers in San Antonio. San Antonio also boasts of a brilliant array of physicians, four of whom I had the pleasure of being introduced to, and don't forget that they ride around in automobiles and show every sign of a lucrative practice. At about 12 o'clock, I started to walk to Douglas High School. Arriving there, I found the main building to be of fireproof construction, three floors. This building contains eight class rooms equipped exactly alike the schools of Los Angeles, and in the basement is found a workshop for the students who desire to take up carpentering and cabinet making. A variety of household furniture is on exhibition in this department, every place a model of matten and beauty. Adjoining the workshop is a cafeteria, which serves hot lunches of rice, sausage and bread, and other things of a different variety, for five cents. This is prepared by the students of the cooking school and I was informed by the principal, Prof. Sutton, that they realize a profit of between five and six dollars a week from the cafeteria. This cafeteria is as clean as human hands can make it when it is time to return to the class rooms. The cooking school is located in another building of fireproof construction. This kitchen is equipped with about twelve gas ranges and as many cupboards, all of which contain the very last word in kitchen equipment. Everything spoonsily clean and every pot, pan and cup in its place. It's a dream. Adjoining the kitchen is what is known as the arts department. This department is under the distinguished leadership of Mrn. L. R. D. Jones, a sister of our respected citizen, Mr. Milton W. Lewis. In this department is taught manicuring, hair-dressing, shampooing, etc. I may be mistaken, but I think the Donglass high school is the only high school in these United States that boasts of such a department. I was invited to have my nails manicured and I accepted the invitation, not because I needed one very badly, but because I wanted to see the class in action and have something tangible to speak about. Miss Andrey Heatherby, if I am not mistaken, was the last that took charge of me, and I must say that she is an artist at the game. The equipment in this department is similar to those of the hair dressing parlor of Los Angeles. I next visited the dressmaking and sewing department, which created quite an impression. In this department I saw many different pieces of wearing apparel, but what I examined closely was the men's shirts. They were of good material; artistically designed and neatly made. Last but not least, I was pushed into another building of fire-proof construction devoted entirely to manual training, where the boys are taught auto engineering, brick masonry, plastering and blacksmithing. I had the pleasure of scruffing shovels and hooks for wearing apparel made by the little smiths. I also had to look with pleasant surprise upon an automobile almost completed by one of the students. A mechanical engine is being used for the purpose and all that is now needed to finish the job is a transmission which the little engineer is working hard to buy. After having the high school grounds I returned to the Penguin school to study the master's degree in fire. O John's Gospel was written after the other three, and quite evidently with the view to setting forth matters not given in the other Gospels. Thus we find that it does not attempt to give a full history of our Lord's ministry in all particulars, but deals chiefly either with matters omitted or with details not given by the others. Today's study furnishes details respecting the gathering of the first apostles to our Lord. Much of its interest centers in the fact that it well illustrates the diversity of our Lord's dealings and providence in the drawing of others to Himself, some in one way and some in another. Notice the quiet, meek, and unostentatious manner in which our Redeemer began the announcement of His mission. Quietly He presented Himself to John for baptism; and after having received the anointing of the Holy Spirit, He went into absolute seclusion in the wilderness for more than a month, studying for forty days what the Divine Plan had arranged to be His course. True, He did not have the Bible, but He had a perfect memory, and for thirty years heard the reading of the law and the prophets in the synagogues, and was thoroughly familiar with them. He had the entire matter before His mind, and under the ilumination of the Holy Spirit He weighed the various declarations of the law and the prophets, noted the course of sacrifice which these meant. His temptation lying in the suggestion that easier, less sacrificing courses seemed to present themselves as feasible. Our Lord triumphed over all of the Adversary's alitures, however, and determined not to do Satan's will nor even to follow His own judgment, but strictly and implicitly to obey the outlined program which the father had laid down in His word. He returned to John the Baptist, seeking companionship with those who were nearest to the Lord God and waiting for Divine Providence to guide in His affairs. It was at this time, in the presence of His disciples, that John uttered the words recorded in verse 36. Andrew and John were disciples of John the Baptist, and when they thus heard his testimony respecting Jesus and his declaration that he had a witness from God that Jesus was the Messiah, they sought our Lord's acquaintance. Following after Him, they overtook Him and inquired where He was staying. Apparently their object was to learn of Him, to ascertain what further blessings the Lord had and what further service than that in which they had enaged with John the Baptist. They desired the best that could be had. They had not the partisan spirit to say, "We belong to John the Baptist and must stand up for him," as some of the Lord's dear people are inclined to do with respect to the various denominations. There were some of John's disciples who heard his testimony respecting Jesus, but who did not seek to become followers of the Lamb of God, being content to remain John's disciples. We may properly enough suppose that, being content with the lesser blessings and privileges, they were not so worthy of the higher privileges and blessings. Doubtless they never became apostles, although some of them probably became followers of Jesus after John's imprisonment. John does not mention the other disciple who went with Andrew on this occasion. This seems, however, to have been his modest style of omitting special mention of himself. The two spent the remainder, of the day with Jesus, and doubtless learned of Him much to their comfort and joy and to the establishment of their faith. On the basis of their brief correspondence John and started out, each to find his own brother and bring him to the Lord, and that Andrew found his brother first, implying that John found his brother—James—a little later. (1) Andrew and John were not content to have the great blessing of fellowship with the Lord alone, but desired to make it known. (2) They did not attempt to influence others.untill they were fully satisfied themselves and could give a definite, positive message, saying, "We have found the Messiah"-the Christ. (3) They did not go to the benighted heathen, speaking a different language from their own, but thought first of all about their own brethren—brethren according to the flesh, and in this instance also in religious faith and effort. There is a lesson here for us, easily applied. Our first duty lies toward those who are near to us as neighbors, friends, and especially as members of our own family circle. With these we shoplld begin the proclamation of Messiah whom we have found. Then, after they have heard or failed to hear, we should proclaim the Messiah to the next in turn; and so on. This is the very method which we are pursuing at the present time, and to which some of our dear friends in the various denominations object. They say: "Go to the sinner or the heathen!" We reply that the Message should first of all go to those who ought to be the most ready for it. They answer us that they have Moses and the Prophets and the creeds of the Dark Ages. But we reply that the creeds of the Dark Ages disclose but obscurely the real character and the Plan of God, and the real Messiah and His work. We would help all of them to have ears to hear and hearts to appreciate with us the love of God, which passes all human understanding. This is our proper course, too, whether they hear or whether they forbear, and as the testimony goes on, the circle will widen. The knowledge of the King of kings, and of the Kingdom which He is about to establish is scattered throughout the world. We seek to cultivate the best field, and find the nearest homes, but as the number and the implements increase, we extend operation in the name of the Lord, with the first conviction that ultimately during this harvest time He will find everyone fitted to be a disciple. Knowing Jesus as the Messiah This word Messiah covers a thought which today is very generally ignored among the Lord's professed followers. The word Messiah signifies the Anointed, and is the Hebrew equivalent for the Greek word "Christos," which also means the 'Anointed One. Remarkably few Christians know the Lord Jesus to be the Messiah at all — the great Prophet, Priest and King, who is to bless all the families of the is to bless all the families of the earth. ADDRESS BY ELOQUENT NEW PASTOR TO OPEN ANNI- VERSARY EXERCISES Dr. A. P. Shaw has been secured to speak at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Dr. Shaw is Wesley Chapel's new pastor, an eloquent speaker, appearing in this city for the first time Tuesday night. His theme will be "The Church of Today." A history of the church by Brother Wm. Prince and special music by the choir will be included in Tuesday evening's program. The fair and anniversary celebration will continue through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, with interesting programs by the Fraternal orders, by the Young People and one directed by Mrs. L. E. Williams. Sale of fancy as well as useful articles and refreshments will continue he four nights. A grand rally will conclude the effort on the last Sunday in the month. Sunday the pastor preached at morning service. At night a special program commemorating Allen, Lincoln and Donglass was held. Short addresses by Mrs. L. E. Williams, Mrs. J. R. Wright and Harold S. Prince and very excellent music by the choir made up the program. Miss Alberta Claggett's program in the Young People's meeting was accounted very excellent. The Ladies Aid All the services on last Sunday were unusually good in point of interest and attendance. As a part of the "Lincoln Day" program, Mrs. Charles Alexander gave an illuminating address to the Sunday School on "The Work of the American Missionary Association Among Negroes." The pastor occupied the pulpit at both morning and evening services, bringing a practical and soul-inspiring message. Today Rev. S. E. Edwards will preach at the morning service. The pastor will preach at the evening service, subject, "Catching Men." Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m, topic, "Using What We Have." Acts, 3:1-10. Mrs. J. D. Pettigrew, leader. A cordial welcome to all services. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Mt. Zion is indeed very much alive. The pastor is in the midst of a series of sermons on the Lord's prayer. He has proven himself master of each text. On next Sunday he will speak from the text, "Lead us not into temptation." The public is invited to hear these soul-stirring sermons. The B. Y. P. U. is taking on new life under the able leadership of Prof. C. A. Biggers. The Union is divided into two divisions, viz., the "Ever Ready," led by Mrs. M. R. Cayinness; and the "Old Reliable," engineered by Mr. C. P. Dones. There are excellent programs rendered each Sunday evening alternately by these divisions. The Mt. Zion Baptist choir is ever awake to the stirring realities of effective and influential church work and in their reciprocal nature to show gratitude to the source from whence cometh their help, they always find pleasure in expressing their fond appreciation of the practice and training given them by their chorister and director. A few evenings ago, at the regular rehearsal, their chorister, Mrs. F. B. Murray, was more than pleasantly surprised, when, at the close of the practice hour, the various members of the choir had made up a purse of five dollars, and through their spokesman, Mr. C. B. Dones, presented with charming words of high compliments, to the chorister, to which Mrs. Murray responded in a few well chosen words of gratification. Such is a mark of trained choir of harmony and harmonious work. The Sunday School Union will meet Sunday, Feb. 18, at Second Baptist church at 3 o'clock p. m. An interesting and inspiring program will be rendered. Installation of officers by Dr. H. D. Prowd. The public is invited. WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday' was a great day at Wesley M. E. church. Rev. A. P. Shaw, the pastor, prescheduled in the morning on "The Hand of God in the History of the Negro." Among other things he showed that God was now working as never before in the history of the Negro for racial adjustment. Three things, he said, were working together for the Race's uplift, the war in Europe, cutting off European immigration to this country, the almost total failure of the cotton crop in most of the cotton belts of the South last year, and the great demand for Negro labor in the North, East and West. He told how the Bourbon South was on its knees in repentance of its former ill-treatment of the Negro and predicted that there would be less than twenty-five lynchings in this country this year. Making the astonishing announcement that not one has occurred yet after forty-one days of the New Year. The evening sermon was a practical talk on "The Preacher." Ten dollars were collected for Freedmen's Aid. The collections have averaged over fifty dollars a Sunday since the new pastor's arrival. The subject of the sermon this Sunday morning will be "Our Heritage." At night the subject will be "Winning One." All are welcome. WARD CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 1304 Channing street. Rev. J. W. Price, pastor. The members and friends of this church had a great week of feasting during the revival here last week. Many able sermons were preached by the various ministers, and the church great revived, three conversions and two accessions. I am sure that all will be pleased to learn that the choir is to be re-established as a musician has been secured and the work along that line will begin at once. Already persons have begun to offer their services to sing and help out in this work. Sunday's services were the climax. We had a great day from the morning until the close at night. The attendance was good, and the spiritual interest at its best. Dr. J. C. Anderson delighted a splendid audience with one of his master sermons in the afternoon and all were happy. Sunday services for Feb. 18th: Sun- day School, 9:30 a.m., Mrs. S. E. Mann, supt.; Allen Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m., Mrs. B. F. Bryant, president; worship at the morning hour, 11 a. m., and at 7:45 p. m. The pastor will speak at both services. All are welcome. FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Pico and Paloma Streets. Rev. B. C. Robeson, A. B. S. T. B. Pastor. Zion is still getting her share of the members who are coming from the Southland during the exodus of the Race from that clime. Last Sunday Mr. MacDonald of Pemmons, Phi- dale with us. His wife is now NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense by superior workmanship and best quality of materials will increase your income. Impt on having the NEW HOME. WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing quality. Not sold under any other name. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANGE, MARS. FOR SALE BY EASTERN OUTFITTING CO. MONEY TO LOAN—Salary, Etc A—IF YOU NEED MONEY—SEE US Confidential loans quickly and privately made on your note. 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The pastor spoke on last Sunday, "Character Against Circumstances" He paid a tribute to memory to those Jewish Christians who during the day Nebuchadnezzar and his great empire who would not bow to idolatry and sin even if the king commanded. In their determination what that fortitude of character they speak, saying, "God is able to keep and to save us but even it He would not, we won't bow down because we know it is sinning and wrong." The audience was awe-stricken and sat encraptured throughout the discourse. It was a feast for the soul. The pastor was very effective in every illustration of his subject. The choir is still going big and is considered the best Zion has ever had. The pastor, assisted by Profs. Wheaton and Banks have spared no pains in their coefits to get the best talent that the city affords. Next Sunday at 11 a.m. the pastor will talk on "Crime Unparalleled." At 8 p. m. we will drink again from the fount that never runs dry. Good ventilation, well heated. All are welcome. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Classes for adults. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Cor. 8th and Towne Ave. Rev. J. Logan Craw, Pastor Services Sunday were well up to the high standard of this metropolitan congregation. The pastor delivered both sermons and there were two accessions to membership. The Easter Rally was launched by the pastor and in a few minutes some splendid pledges were made by faithful members and friends who are determined to do their very best in "lifting" our church indebtedness. The pastor will continue this plan of procedure for the next eight weeks that each loyal member and every sympathetic friend can share in the success of this worthy effort. "Man's Need of God and God's Need of Man" will be the morning subject of sermon by the pastor Sunday, while at the evening service the subject will be: "The Eternal Choice." Our unexcelled choir will render special selections at both services. Everybody welcome. Come early for a good pew. "Washington's Birthday, Thursday, Feb. 22, will be observed by the Ladies' Aid Society with a chicken dinner in our banquet hall, ready for serving at 12 o'clock and "A Fair and Rumorage Sale" in the Sunday school room. Dinner must be brought the afternoon still after the meeting at which for 21 cents in Washington, D.C. OVER 20,000 HAVE ADOPTED THE NEW IDEA "pressing and training the Hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After Why be untidy about your hair when it can be eradicated? G. A. Morgan's Hair Refiner and Soap will positively straighten the hair and make a complete change in your appearance within fifteen minutes. PRICE LIST OF G. A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER PARAPHASIONS. Hair Refiner - $1.00 Hair OR $2.25 Refiner Soap - $2.25 Black Hair Stain - $5.00 Hair Pressing Night Cap (Special Summer and Winter Weights) $1.00 In every place where we are, 19 THE G. A. MORGAR HAIR REFINING CO. 5204 Horton Ave., N. L. CLEVELAND, OHIO Prompt Attention Given Mail Orders. 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Co., and the Lefla College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. IS YOUR HAIR BREAKING OFF, THIN O. Have you Tattoo, Earned? Do you a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write MME. G. J. WALKER'S WOND, which positively curbs all Scalp Diseases, and starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Menu The Walker Manu 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 BAR and CAFE Fine Wines and Liquors 750 Pacific Street San Francisco WE ADOPTED IDEA stain 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. Mr. C. P. Donea, Pres. Idell Abutton, Sec. 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. Persons having business with me or wishing to interview me can do so at the offices of Sydney P. Dones, 1141 East Eleventh St. Los Angeles, on February 21, 22, 23 and 24. OSCAR HUDSON, Attorney-at-Law Liberian Consul. Lincoln Day Celebrated Under Auspices of the Y. P. C. L. Of This Church. Even though this is not one of the largest churches of the city, Rev. Washington and his congregation deserve great credit, not only for the arrangement of the excellent program upon this occasion, but likewise for the service they are rendering the community in which this little church is located. The addresses delivered by Prof. Biggers, Dr. Smith, Mr. McMurray, Mrs. Bass and the life of Lincoln by Mrs. Smith as well as the solos and duets were all good, but when Dr. J. D. Gordon, the brilliant, soul-inspiring orator and pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, had finished his masterly address upon the subject, "What the Negro Owes to the Emancipation Proclamation" the audience as one man was inspired beyond the expression of words. Dr. Gordon started with the Race when it first landed at Jamestown, and from a vocabulary filled with the best that there is in English usage he painted the Negro in historical rotation, leading him through the dark days of two hundred and fifty years in the school of chattel slavery into the marvellous light of fifty-three years of civilization, from which he is just now emerging. The doctor told how the Black sons of America had ever stood by the flag and how he had been recompensed with prejudice and jim crowism for his loyalty. The audience which was part white and part Colored, said that this emancipation address was the best they had heard in Los Angeles. WHITE SOX WALLOP ALL STARS By Hilbert L. Rozier. Lonnies little baseball team just simply played rings around those bright shining stars, Sunday afternoon, at Vernon, trimming them to the tune of 6 to 3. This Mr. Donaldhon from Kansas City has won himself a home in our little "Angel City." He arrived Sunday morning and was played in left field in the game. Mr. Donaldson is supposed to be a pitcher, but take it from us, he is some classy fielder, and oh, my, how he can hit the horsehide, and incidentally he is a son of Mercury, being as fast on bases as greased lightning on horseback. Mooney had to show off because there was a real pitcher watching him, and he just "chunked" that ball so that it looked as if he and "Handsome" Baker were playing catch. Next Sunday the Pale Hose will meet the comets from San Diego and Donaldson in going to BROOKLYN COUNTY HOSPITAL Our Employment Department is still calling for all classers of workers. MRS. M. E. SCOTT, Pres. MISS LOUISE WILLIAMS, Sec. each one who comes. Everybody welcome. "Mother Tucker" is fast bringing to a completion the new surplices for our enlarged choir and very soon this robed aggregation will appear more auspicious than ever in new anthems and new dress. Sunday will be rally day. The Men's Brotherhood will present Mme, Marie Ford Friday night in a musical recital. W. T. Cleghorn, B. A., Priest Quinquagesima Sunday, Feb. 18 Low Mass 8:00 a.m. Choral Mass and Sermon 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Abb. Wednesday THE PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST At the People's Independent Church of Christ on last Sunday Rev. Greggs, pastor, took as his theme, "Christ Talketh With the Woman of Samaria," or "Wayside Ministry." Text, St. John, 4th chapter, 4th verse. And he must needs go through Samaria. He said in part: "The real motive of Christ's journey from Judea to Galilee was to save sinners. That being his mission upon earth. Having to pass through Samaria on his way, he sat by Jacob's well weared with his journey. A Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus asked her for a drink. She marveled at this, but Christ told her of the life that she was living and offered her the water of life that he had for all, that she might thirst no more. She became curious at this and hastened to tell her kinsman, saying, 'Is this not the Christ?' And thusly the Gospel was spread over Samaria. "We all have a chance to spread the Gospel, and to do wayside ministry. While at our daily labors in the home, and even the busy thoroughfare of Broadway is not to be eliminated." There were six additions to the church, namely: Miss Connie Clifton, Mrs. Anna Barnes, Mrs. Annie Jamison, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Ella May Detweiler and Mr. J. H. Cuffee. A BARGAIN I We have for sale at a real the heart of the orange belt, roads pass the same, and b Will sell for $2,500.00. Will For particulars address 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 $2,500.00. Will make reasonable terms. For particulars address 224 West Third St., Hanford Cal. Do not write unless you mean business. FOR SALE BY F. H. CRUMBLY A splendid six room house, lot brances, street work all paid, this time for $1600. Cash paid to suit. This valuable property Guardian sale of a splendid proping section of the northwest cation, now offered at a sacri Six hundred dollars will hand A splendid six room house, lot 50x140, clear of all encumbrances, street work all paid, value $2250, offered for sale at this time for $1600. Cash payment of one-half, the balance to suit. This valuable property is located on East 22nd St. Guardian sale of a splendid property on Virgil St., in the growing section of the northwest. Big lot, good house, fine location, now offered at a sacrifice. Lot 50x150. Price $1350. Six hundred dollars will handle the deal. An excellent property on Kingsley Drive in Pico Heights, big lot with two small cottages, located between Pico and W. 11th streets; 1 to live in and 1 to rent. Good valuation, both houses rented. Price $2250. $250 down; balance like rent. A beautiful all modern down to date 6 room bungalow with garage. Everything modern; fine locality, near Western Ave. in West 39th street, that can't be beat for $3200. Easy terms, choice neighborhood, good car service. You should see it. Birch St. Christian Church. The same faithful band attended the usual seavices last Sunday, and the day was enjoyed by those present. Bro. Williams preached a very fine sermon in the morning, and Bro. Hopper preached one exually as good in the evening. Sunday evening, Feb. 18th at 6:30 Mr. Henry, of Oakland will lecture at the Endeavor, and we invite all to hear him. "BROKEN BUT NOT OFF" Was the subject of a lecture given by Dr. Powell at the Second Baptist church, Thursday evening. The subject of this lecture seems to have been taken from the statue representing the race at the Atlanta exposition. In connecting his subject matter with his subject, Dr. Powell explained that the title of the statue was well taken in that the chains of slavery had been broken, but not off. That even though the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments made the Negro a free man, gave him the right of suffrage and the right to citizenship, Jimcrowism and prejudice as it is practiced on every hand denies him the rights of true citizenship, and yet in the face of this sort of handicap the Negro has made greater progress along all lines than any other people subjected to a similar period of bondage. In reviewing the 53 years progress of the race the Doctor gave statistics showing that the Negro has not only played a leading roll in every crisis that affected the interest of the nation, but was helping to build up the treasury department of the nation in that he is paying taxes on $1,000,000 worth of property in this country. IN ACREAGE al bargain 4 acres of land in, near Duarte. Three rail-boulevard from Los Angeles will make reasonable terms. t 50x140, clear of all encum- value $2250, offered for sale at payment of one-half, the balance perty is located on East 22nd St. property on Virgil St., in the grow- . Big lot, good house, fine lo- fic. Lot 50x150. Price $1350. dle the deal. Mr. Burges of Thaxter St. is now prepared to supply his customers with home fed and home killed Rabbits, Fryers and Old Heads at reasonable prices and solicits your patronage. PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CALIFORNIA ORANGE DAY, MARCH 10th, 1917 THE PLACE FOR GOOD EATS SAM'S DAIRY LUNCH CAFE 905 Central Avenue HOME COOKING OUR SPECIALTY WE NEVER CLOSE 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. M. COHEN, PROP. Our Specialty, Aprons Made to Order People's Dry Goods Store Ladies and Gents Furnishings and Shoes J. H. SYKES Gen. Mgr. THE PL SAM'S 905 HOME CO Short Orders. H. & J. M. Fresh and Try our Country Sauce plete without it. pork, seasoned w fashioned spices vinced. Phone W. F. HOWZE Phone ALC Small 739 Clanton South 5128-M Wm. A. FLORIST 1408-16 Central Ave. PETER J. For thirty days customer or more will have their car M. COHEN, PROP. People's Ladies and 901 Central Ave. Everthingin Season MARKET and Cured Meats of All Kinds Sausage. Your breakfast is not com- Made from the choicest of selected with just the right selection of old- Try Howze's sausage and be con- Broadway 1846. Free delivery. 1232 TENNESSEE ST. All Work Guaranteed ONZO MARSHALL Maker of all kinds of Monuments and Markers St. Los Angeles, Cal. Home 22058 and Arthur Grosser TS. Floral Designs A Specialty Decorations for all Occasions H. Coleman The Shoe, Doctor At 1406. CENTRAL AVENUE will cure your "soul". Remember that warm, dry feet means good health. "No job too large for us to receive; no job too small for our best attention," is our motto ers having work done to the amount of 50 cents are refunded. Our Specialty, Aprons Made to Order s Dry Goods Store New Hope Baptist Church 1623 Paloma Ava. 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. Four 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 SALE—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 plus Indian Motorcycle. Phone So. 4860 J Furnished rooms for rent, at 816½ Central Ave. McVea's Orchestra will introduce several new Hawaiian selections at the Valentine frolic. The Tennessee club meets every first and third Thursday of each month. C. H. Rogers, President; G. W. Weller, Secy. Annual Conclave of the All-American League. DEPARTMENT OF EXHIBITION. 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 First A. M. E. Church, Feb. 12, under auspices of state officers of Colored Women's Federation of California. The public is invited. Large sunny front apartment furnished or unfurnished for rent at reasonable rate, 1285 1-2 Central Ave. or call Main 3742. 5-room all moderd flat for rent chap. 1442 W. 56th Street. Call West 620. The Valentine frolic is attracting widespread attention for many persons who will participate in the paget on the 15th of February at Blunhead's hall. Prizes will be awarded the prietest and most comical valuation of he evening. Furnished housekeeping apartments to let. $2 per week, three completely furnished housekeeping rooms,售价 1741 Newton St. For Rent-$8 every modern 84t. No. 6719-A 1484 R. Slag St. For Sept-$8 every 84t. a advertised housekeeping and office apartment for Sunday $1. PAGE EIGHT PR of the CALL In order to WEDNESDAY we will pr One No doubt office have commented We print in fact and California E Real Industrial H I have alreast their patronage Home F-438 Roller Skate Open n CONTINUE Good Order Assure Colored People—T Parents (admn ren to the Riak i features that may PRINTING of the HIGHEST QUALITY done the Job Department of the CALIFORNIA I In order to accommodate our friends we be WEDNESDAY as card printing day, and we will print 1,000 neat white cards at One Dollar Per The No doubt many pieces of printed mat- office have fallen into your hands to commented upon for their BETTER appl We print Letter Heads, Envelopes, Bills in fact anything that's printed. Call our California Eagle Printing De- 814 CENTRAL AVENUE Phone Main 1594 DRINK BOTTLE Coca-Cola Delicious and Refresh E. R. TABE Real Estate and R Industrial Property a Specialty. H Payments' I have already on my books two hundred colo- r their patronage as I have found them to be good to 1626 East Ninth Street Home F-4354 Coller Skating at Central Ave Open 2 to 5 p. m. and 7:20 to 10 or 10:30 CONTINUOUS WALTZ AND TWO-S BEST BALL-BEARING SK ed Order Assured. White folks only—Mondays, Pr olored People—Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thurdays and Parents (admitted free) are earnestly requested t n to the Rink in order to assist the manager in eli- tures as that may mature. In order to accommodate our friends we have set aside WEDNESDAY as card printing day, at which time we will print 1,000 neat white cards at a rate of. Coca-Cola E. R. TABER Real Estate and Rentals Industrial Property a Specialty. Homes on Easy Payments I have already on my books two hundred colored families and I solicit their patronage as I have found them to be good tenants. 1626 East Ninth Street Home F-4354 Main 1252 CONTINUOUS WALTZ AND TWO-STEP MUSIC BEST BALL-BEARING SKATES Good Order Assured. White folks only—Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Colored People—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays. Parents (admitted free) are earnestly requested to accompany their child n to the Riak in order to assist the manager in eliminating any undesirable features that may mature. YES, COOK WILL GET YOU that know can For 7914 401 Eighth that House or Room in Oakla knows everybody and every p can satisfy your needs. For quick service ring Phone 7914. A. W, COOK Real Estate 401 Eighth Street that House or Room in Oakland. He knows everybody and every place and can satisfy your needs. For quick service ring Phone Oakland 7914. in Oakland. He and every place and beds. ing Phone Oakland COOK Estate Oakland, Cal. ★ BALL Vernon Ball Park e Ave., 2:30 P. M. Coast Winter League Great All-Nations Pitcher capturing the bandit, the patrolman was given recognition in the official daily bulletin. Patrolman Green Commended Patrolman R. F. Green is hereby commended for the arrest of Mannel Delorse, for highway robbery and murder. A special leave for five days for apprehending this prisoner, will be given patrolman at such time as is consistent. JOHN L. BUTLER. Child of Pollution From The ScrapBook BY J.B.Reynolds THE LITERACY TEST (Springfield Republican)—The literacy test would have kept out of this country a good many of the forefathers of whom Congressmen who will vote to override the President's veto are not ashamed. And many a man who can read and write, as well as many a one who can smile and smile, may be a villain. A RUINOUS INVESTMENT (Baltimore American) — The war debt of Europe is $49,000,-000,000. Yet any man would be considered insane in recommending nations to go to such a huge expense for peaceful and constructive purposes. This sum was invested in ruin and destruction everywhere, and will be practically a total loss as far as realization in any profit is concerned. Colored Cavalry at Border Station Said to Threaten Revenge on Whites Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 11.—Sergeant William Riggs, K company, Thirtyfifth Infantry, and Private O. S. Wratchford of B company, Eleventh Infantry, were arrested today for shooting Moses Walker, a Negro chaufeur, whom the arrested men say was driving a car containing five soldiers through a district of town recently proscribed to soldiers. Riggs and Wratchford assert they fired in the air after Walker had failed to obey several orders to stop. Walker's body was found at a point several blocks from the place they say the shots were fired. Members of the Tenth Cavalry (Colored), which arrived here today on its way from Columbus to Fort Huachuca, are said to have threatened reprisals, as a result of which the guards have been reinforced. NO FOREIGNERS WANTED BY VILLA Juarez, Mex., Feb. 10.—Proclamations were posted on the dead walls and distributed on the streets here last night signed by Francisco Villa, warning everyone against traveling on passenger trains between Juarez and Chihuahua City and urging foreigners of all nationalities to keep out of Northern Mexico, according to a Carranza official here. The proclamation added that foreigners would be given the same protection as nationals, but if they were robbed or were wounded during any fighting they would be victims of their own carelessness. VILLA IS MOVING NORTH TO JUAREZ New York, Feb. 10. — Gen. Francisco Villa, with a force of 25,000 men, supported by 30 canon of 65 and 75 millimeters each and 75 machine guns, is occupying territory vacated by the forces of General Pershing and gradually advancing northward to take Juarez, according to an official communication received here today by John J. Hawes, Villa's representative in New York, from Hipolito Villa, brother of the leader, who is making his headquarters in San Antonio. THE MINISTER'S SON clerical forebears of noted men. Sons of clergymen are nearly double the number of sons of lawyers and physicians combined. Who in American history were the sons of preachers? Of famous writers there stand Emerson, Holmes, Lowell, Bancroft, Parkman, Sloan, Gilder and Henry James In politics the answer to the roll call is equally impressive. Sons of ministers include Henry Clay, President Buchanan, President Arthur, Senator Quay, Senator Beveridge, Senator Dolliver, President Wilson and Justice Hughes. Then there is the immortal Field family, embracing Cyrus W., who laid the first Atlantic Cable; David Dudley, the renowned lawyer, and Stephen J., the United States Supreme Court justice. And equally renowned is the Beecher family, which includes Henry Ward Beecher and Mrs. Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The father was a minister. Agassiz and Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph, and Otto Mergenthaler, inventor of the linotype machine, were sons of preachers. The list is inexhaustible, and in it blaze such names as Oliver Goldsmith, Linaeus, the naturalist; Jenner, the father of vaccination for smallpox; Ben Jonson, the poet Cowper, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Charles Spurgeon, Lyman Abbott, Addison and President Grover Cleveland. Instead of being amiable vagabonds, the sons of clergymen come pretty close to the rank of top-notchers, in every field of human progress. Rev, R. W. Johnson was born in Lunenburg county, Virginia, in 1878. In boyhood he moved with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Johnson, to Blackstone, Va. At an early age; after finishing the public school training, he entered the teaching profession, teaching in the State College at Petersburg, Va., of which his brother was principal. He then became principal of the public school in his home town, holding this position with marked credit for four years. He was the first Negro of his district to pass the Civil Service examination and to receive a position in the U. S. Government service at $1000 per year. Feeling called to the Gospel ministry he gave up this position and in 1900 entered the Virginia Union University at Richmond, from which he graduated with the degree of B. D. He led his class in many subjects and was valedictorian at graduation. In the Autumn of 1904 he was recommended by his college professors to take the presidency of the Baptist Industrial College located at Dermott, Ark. In this new field this gallant young leader proved to be a man in every respect. He won the hearts of both white and black. In less than 18 months he had installed several hundred dollars' worth of new apparatus, built the industrial shop, a new large dormitory, fitted the institution with tools. His health failing him, he went to Colorado. Impressed by his quiet demeanor and Christian dignity, the St. John's Baptist Church of Colorado Springs called him to the pastorate in 1906. During his eventful and busy career he was most admirably assisted by his capable wife. He was united in wedlock to Miss Christine Garret, who taught in Hartshorn Memorial College most successfully for four years. No enology to Rev. Johnson is complete without due mention of her helpful, Christian career. Not only was she most splendidly equipped for her work by training and education, but she loved the work, the people and never tired seconding her companion's efforts. Faithfull did she serve until called to that greater reward in December, 1912. Rev. Johnson came to California in August, 1909. Sept. 5 he was installed pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. Faithfully did he serve his charge. 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On presentation of this "ad" will enable ladies or gentlemen to a thorough biographical reading formerly $5.00. HOURS FROM 9 A. A. TO 7 P. A. INCLUDING SUNDAY Phone Broadway 1583 forces. For two years he guided the destinies of the Western Baptist Association, and during his incumbency did much to bring together the Christian forces and place aloft the banner of Christ Jesus. He did well whatever his hands found to do. No task was too small for Rev. Johnson to complete; no task too large for him to undertake. When on account of ill health he sought the clime of his boyhood days in 1913 and, finding his health fast waning, he returned, and in August, just five years after assuming the pastorate, resigned. Most touching was the parting of churches and pastor. His sister Sapronia accompanied him to California then and has faithfully ministered during his illness. Whether in Arizona seeking a recovery of health or with him in California, she was ever faithful and never tired in her services. His spirit returned to its maker Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 1917. He leaves use a young man at the early age of 39, but what a glorious, useful life! The weakness of the body apparently stalls like strong in the spine. When high blood will the of the body has strong in the neck area of the neck ance and before you can utter a ses and rivals; whether husband, tells you how to gain success in DIVORCE, HEALTH, BUSL ONS and transactions of all kinds or hope, fear or ambition, come to HELP. for the benefit of those who do he will, for the next Few Days who bring this ad. or mind and sees skepticism relativoyant powers are almost be- d and mystified at the remarkable yourself and others you are inter- ing a force a power, a gift, explain, none can account for, and ambition of your life, gives full ilities fortunate and unfortunate you love. 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