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A. M. E. Zion Conference In Session Phone: VANDIKE 9244 THE A.M.E.ZION CONFERENCE The Annual Session of the South West Rocky Mountain Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church, is in session at the First A. M. E. Zion Church, corner of Pico and Paloma Streets, this week. The session opened Wednesday with Bishop J. W. Martin, D. D., presiding. Receives Rousing Welcome Wednesday evening the citizens welcomed the conference in royal style. An appropriate program was rendered in the auditorium of the church which attested the high regard which the people have for this connection and especially so to Bishop Martin and pastor I. Albert Moore. The very splendid a. M. E. Zion Choir rendered special music for the occasion. Miss Bessie Dones rendered selections on the violin which were acclaimed with such hearty applause she had to respond to an encore. Mrs. Ethel Hurd favored wit his vocal selection. Miss Hazel Gottschalk gave a selected organ solo. Rev. L. M. Curtis brought greetings from the association and was well received. Mrs. Edna Steward from the Woman's Federated Clubs, spoke for the women, much to the pleasure of all. Walter Gordon, Sr., with greetings from the Stewards was especially interesting and pleasing. Greetings from the Press by Editor J. B. Bass were extended, while J. C. Banks represented the Trustee Board. Rev. L. Albert Moore, Pastor, of the church, acted as master of ceremonies for the occasion. Presiding Elder, A. Harvey of Sacramento, and G. W. Reed of the Southern District, occupied places on the platform. Better Suffrage League Mass Meeting Monday Night, Oct.18 Better Suffrage League Mass Meeting Monday Night, Oct.18 Do you know anything about the 28 amendments of the state constitution to be voted on Nov. 2nd? Do you know that two affect our rights as citizens? Cog t t he Better Suffrage League, Monday evening, at the Y. M. C. A. Hear Father W. T. Cleghorn speak on "Our Civic Duties". Hir Fred Roberts will explain the constitutional amendments affecting the race N. A. A C. P. Times do arrive when it is the stringent duty of every Los Angeles Negro to support those who are unceasingly toiling to up-lift Negro education and Negro protection. You now have your opportunity to express your appreciation to the N. A. A. C. P. for its great collective work and to support its efforts to protect and defend the "Swimming Pool" situation. Also, and RIGHT NOW it becomes YOUR time to pay your debt of appreciation and support, to Sinclair White Murdock, violinist, and John A. Gray, pianist, for their work in their noble field of cultivating the artistic side of our younger generation. They have trained your girls, your boys and given to you as a GIFT, yearly demonstrations to prove the superior results of their labors, intelligently accomplishing your children in music. The N. A. A. C. P. presents Sinclair White Murdock and John A. Gray, personally in John Recital at the Sacred Baptist Church, 24th and Griffith Avenue, on Tuesday evening, October 26th at 8:30 promptly. Would you ignore your first chance to help her parents have so laboriously worked for you? It is YOUR opportunity, your demonstration of Appreciation. COMING! Henry Louis Mencken, Titanic Book Master BY: LOUIS MICHEL Real object for November journey not search for rest, nor glories from Whites, but to gather information mostly inspiration, from Blacks to write the crowning book of his life—the world emancipation of the Negro. Mencken is the greatest, living writer of America and also the deepest literary giant America ever had and a much superior literary man than any President this country sent to the White ouse. His forthcoming book on the Negro will rock the world, change its map, and in a few years, perhaps only months after its appearance, bring complete deliverance and justice to the Black man. Reception Committee of 1000 and more Negroes is forming to heed the deep wish of Henry Louis Mencken: "Needless to say I'd be delighted to meet the intellectual Negroes of Los Angeles!" The greatest literary genius of the cuscan race in Americas, the only Literature opo-marking masterd, the books, poetry and unceasing polemics and subtest and most original criticisms of mastermen and masterwritings of mastermen of the age. Henry Louis Mencken of Baltimore, will be a visitor and thousand-fold guest in innumerable places and intellectual haunts in Los Angeles early in November, 1926. Who he is and what he does and his noblest work that he is to do yet, Negroes shall know and are called upon to prepare and receive him as befs him and this finest opportunity to see the most distinguished White man since Lloyd Garrison was stoned and almost killed in the streets of liberty-loving Boston! WHAT MENCKEN IS! Henry Louis Mencken is a more distinguished sage than ever sat in the White House as the President of this nation. As the erudite and unparalleled Editor of the "American Memory," he displays far more discerning intellect and finer literary abilities than all of the most scholarly President we have ever had, than George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft and the calamitous and unfortunate Woodrow Wilson—a fair man and true lady will class Mr. Henry Louis Mencken as a grander literary intellectual giant than any of the mentioned Presidents of the United States. But the Mencken greatness is not only found in the almost uncanny and superlative stunning inborn diplomacy and deepest reasoning brilliance in his articles and his books, but fully as decisive and rare in his starling honesty and genuine sincerity that he always maintained in his splendid crusades for mankind's rights and the same square justice for the downtrodden ones. Mencken was never bought by any corporation, nor any millionaire of our land; he always stood with the masses and never forsook the tortured Negro, for the White man's Ku Kluxk gold never had any charm for this admirable and most celebrated Titan of America's best penmen. At every movement directed against the Negro, Henry Louis Mencken fought bravely and defiantly for the Black brother's rights, and from this honorable literary pathway all the combined hellhounds of America's Lily-White discrimination leagues and clubs could not dislodge or silence the doxyte and peerless Henry Louis Mencken. Born in Southernized Baltimore, soon, even as a very young man, Mr. Mencken discovered and hurled his powerful shafts of earnest logic and Heinrich Heine-like wit, and sarcasm against the White man's imaginary superi- (Continued on page 5) THE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IN CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JULIUS ROSENWALD DONATION OF $25,000 TO ANY CITY IN THE NATION THAT WOULD PROVIDE A MODERN Y. M. C. A. BUILDING FOR COLORED MEN AND BOYS OUR NEW TWENTYE EIGHTH ST. BRANCH Y. M. C. A. The building contains a standard gymnasium, swimming pool, locker rooms, shower baths, separate club rooms for boys and young men, and dormitory accommodations for 65 men. There is a private dining room, and club rooms for classes and small group meetings. The gymnasium has a balcony so arranged that it can be used as an auditorium for the use of larger groups. In the rear of the building will be located handball courts. Architecture Spanish Adoption The architecture of the building is a California adopton of the Spanish style. The exterior of the building is ornamental white stone on the first story then reinforced concrete and a red Granada tile roof. In the interior, the men's lobby presents a very pleasing affect with irregular plastered walls, and an overhead of concrete decorated to imitate an old wooden ceiling. The fireplace in the lobby is of stone similar in color to the side walls, and the entire room has the effect of a Spanish lounging room. The swimming pool is unusually interesting from an architectural standpoint, inasmuch as the ceiling is highly decorative with color and design rather severe, simple walls, and have a tile wainscoting around the lower portion. The runway around the pool is of Spanish tile. Paul R. Williams, a member of the Ninth St. Branch of the Y. M. C. A. since childhood, is the architect. (By Clayton Kusseil) In London, England, in the year 1844, the first Y. M. C. A. was founded by George Williams for the purpose of furnishing his fellow clerks with a place to hold religious services and social and discussion groups. From this small start there has grown and spread throughout the world an organization having many branches of work such as for college students, railriad men, industries and county. Times have changed since 1944. The Y means a great deal more today than it did then and particularly to a boy. It means wholesome pleasure in the presence of good companionship. If a boy joins the Y. M. C. A. and is active in it, he will be led to believe in God thru Jesus Christ. It will promote his growth into the fulness if a good Christian character. There is no place better for a boy to start seeking his place in life than in the Y. Valuable personal help can be given to him if he needs advice and encouragement. If a boy should get on the wrong track, feel disgusted and give up hope he can receive an inspiration to start anew if he goes to the Y with a spirit to learn and to be helped. If a boy does not benefit by his contact with the Y. M. C. A., he is not taking advantage of the opportunities offered by it. It means 'the promotin of spiritual, intellectual, social and physical welfare of his life. It offers a building wherein mooms, wholesome games, gymnasium, hygiene and swimming classes—all these tending to build up the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical sides of a boy's life. In a sentence, it may be said, that to a boy the Y. M. C. A. means pron- The above is a photograph of the first Committee of Management of the Colored Y. M. C. A. together with Secretary Hunton of the International Committee and Secretary Greese. The group is standing on the steps of the cottage in which the Brachch was organized in 1906. Of the twelve faces here shown, six have passed to the beyond—a great contrast between the birthplace and the new home into which they shall move in a few days. TITUS ALEXANDER 1 Sir Titus Alexander, political war horse and well known exponent of Jeffersonian principles, who stands high with his party, in the VERY FIRST ONE to announce his candidacy for the Assembly from the 72nd Assembly district. Titus says he wants votes and for that reason he is right out in front and wants The Eagle readers to know just how much he will appreciate their support. er training for his great journey the Gracchi. This wise mother called through life enabling him to fill his place efficiently. eyed, and said, "There are my jewels. Once upon a time, a narrow-minded Roman matron boasted of her jewels in the presence of the mother of the Gracchi. This wise mother called her two sons, stalwart, alert, cleareyed, and said, "There are my jewels." In the lapse of the ages the jewels of the thoughtless women are crumbled and lost but the lives of those noble boys still enrich the world. Even today short-sighted communities boast of their coal, oil, and pig iron. In the (Continued on page 3) HIGH TRIBUTE PAID BY NOTED SOUTH- ERNER TO "AP- PEARNCES" GARLAND ANDERSON. THE AUTHOR SCORES AGAIN The following article is a clipping from the "Houston Chronicle" Metropolitan Daily of Houston, Texas, from the pen of M. E. Foster, who but recently sold the Chronicle for One Million Dollars. Mr. Foster was visiting in Los Angeles and through wealthy friends was invited to attend a private reading of Appearances and the following is what he says about it in the issue of October 6th of the Houston Chronicle: MEFO GETS PLEASANT SURPRISE; 'APPEARANCES' BY GARLAND ANDERSON By M. E. Foster Los Angeles, Oct. 3.—I went to this particular reading with many misgivings. It was about a play written by a Negro. He was to appear and soon become the face was scheduled to assist in telling the story of their experiences in presenting the drama on Broadway. I accepted the invitation as a duty, but I went in a rather disturbed, dubious frame of mind. In some way I pictured in advance a spoiled, New York-spotted Negro, with an air of inferiority and a feeling that he had a message for my special enlightenment. They take up so many queer folks out here that I am always prepared in advance mentally for any character of a shock. So you see I started out with something of a prejudice, which is always wrong. Am glad to say I was disillusioned. It was one of the most pleasurable evenings I have yet spent in this city. I was given a literary and a dramatic treat, and the two Negroes were as modest, as humble and as willing to serve as if they were servants. Not once did they strive to secure any special recognition, but when they had finished their recital we acclaimed the author as one who had done something really worthwhile for his race, surmounting obstacles that would have deterred many a Caucasian assistant we recognized as a clever actress with a voice that was clear, calm and convineing. Probably you read about this Negro author last year. He was a bell hop in a San Francisco apartment. While answering telephone calls, delivering packages and waiting upon the guests he wrote a play. did it without any knowledge of the technique of the drama, and without any training. His schooling had been very little, the greater part being the education of himself by reading and studying as he waited at the switchboard. Between telephone calls he outlined and then wrote his play. His name is Garland Anderson and he is black—a true Negro, not a mulatto. The play he wrote has the title of "Appearances." I think a better title might be "The Bell Hop," for it is mainly the story of a Negro bell-boy who tried to do something for his race, and who when brought before the courts on a charge of criminal assault secured an acquittal by the intervention of white people who knew him and who had faith in him. The bell hop's greatest victory, however, was from his own faith and his belief in the right. In some respects the story on the style of the Negro thought in context is imitation. It is similar in that it carries the same message of charity for mankind, and of right living and right thinking. The drama is not all "preaching." however. There is much real Negro humor in it, there is a plot and frequently there is a thrill in the de-(Continued on page 5) COMMENTS Hardly had the echoes of the Bell which proclaimed the birth of a new nation died away, when there was born on the far western shore a scrawney, but bustling assemblage of shacks and adobes that was destined to become a shining jewel in the diadem of a great and powerful nation. October the 9th, 1776, is the official birthdate of San Francisco, and beginning with that date one hundred and fifty years after she celebrates her Sesqui-Centennial anniversary. From a straggling village of adventurers, Monks, Franciscan priests who carried with them that symbol of Christian progress, the Cross: searchers for hidden wealth of gold, San Francisco from her Seven ills, today, beacons to the nations of the earth and ships pour their wealth at her feet. 0—00—0 No city in the world is more replete with romance than is San Francisco. The old Missions are redolent with the sacrifices made by the bearers of the cross. Every nook and cranny breathes of the loves and hates, struggles and successes of the pioneers who laid its foundation. The very fogs which at times hide the face of the city as the bridal veil half conceals, half reveals the beauty of the bride. The Spanish influence is seen in the architecture of the city. No residence, scarcely a business block, which does not reveal its outlines. In fact, it was the two dominant forces of Spain—the church and profession of arms—that created a city far from the beaten path of the civilization of that period. 0----00----0 To read the story of how the little band of Spanish soldiers, under the command of Captain Jose Joachim Moraga, and a small number of Franciscan friars under Fray Paleo, won an empire, is like reading a story replete with adventure. The trials of the Franciscan fathers in converting the Indians to civilization and religion; teaching them to raise their sustenance from the earth, learning them the craft of building and skillful artistry, has no parallel in the history of the nation. The celebration will center around the old Mission Dolores Church one of the few remaining buildings of the old Spanish regime that has defied the city's march of progress. 0----00----0 South Carolina is still living up to her reputation. Damon Loman, his sister, Bertha Loman, and their cousin, Clarence Loman, all Negroes, were taken from the jail at Aiken by a mob and lynched. The trio was convicted of the murder of a sheriff. There was no possible chance for them to escape the death sentence but the blood thirst of the mob was too great to await the decree of justice. 0----00----0 The custom has been that wherever the Federation of Labor convened they have had access to the pulpits of the various denominations and the restrums of institutions. In Detroit invitations had been extended to the outstanding leaders to voice their views and the invitations had been accepted. When the time came to deliver their message the churches and associations were invited. Association withdrew their invitations. For what reason? --- The fight is on to defeat Initiative Number Seventeen, which is a proposal to force the reading of the Bible in the public schools. Many of the church organizations are against the measure, claiming that it is against religious freedom. Between Fundamentalism and Modernism it is a sign of the dawn of tolerance when the churches recognize the sanctity of the individual will. It seems to be the dawn of a new religious era. And it is well. 0-00-0 For it is safe to say that no matter how much superstitions change, no (Continued on page 5) If You Fall To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happens FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1928 In Joint Recital TUESDAY, 8:30 P.M., OCTOBER 26, 1926 Page Two AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 24th and Griffith I have been asked by Mrs. A. C. Richardson, to contribute some space for a very rare and unusual treat and a most worthy cause, namely the presentation of MADAM SINCLAIR WHITE MURDOCK, whose charming personality and exceptional ability as a Violinist put her in the rank of the very few outstanding artists of the race, and our MR. GRAY, who by concentrated effort and diligent application, through sacrifice and hardship, has reached the point of recognition as an artist because of his technique at the piano and as a teacher of same. We all love JOHN GRAY and MADAM MURDOCK because of what they mean to the community. Both have character and are devoting their life's NOTE:-MOST UNUSUAL CAREER FOR MADAM MURDOCK THE MUSICIAN At the age of, six she entered the Chicago Musical College under the joint tutorship of Alexander Sebald and Anatol Melzakowski, at the age of eight, her genius recognized, was taken by Melzakowski to Warsaw Russian Polland, studied there until she was fourteen years of age, gave 48 chamber music recitals through Russia, eight and fourteen years, returned to Uni- eight and fourteen years, returned to United States, re-entered the Chicago musical college under the same tutors, through post graduation. Won three gold medals and one diamond medal, was the youngest competitor for four consecutive years, had the honor of representing the Violin Department of the college at their commencement exercises, at which time she rendered Max Bruch's Concerto in G-Minor with full Thomas Orchestra, which was led by Carl Reckex. At age of nineteen was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts which meant the completion of the required curriculum of the institution in Violin, Harmony, Pedagogy, Canon, Fuque Composition and history of music. Madam Murdock accompanied Madam Anita Patti Brown through the West Indies and South America, returned and resumed studies under Felix Witernitz for one year, gave joint recital with the now famous Roland Hayes, was for a year violin instructor at the American Conservatory in Chicago, being the first woman of Negro blood to hold such position, also personal violiniste for Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle for three years. She enjoyed two successful seasons of the Orpheum Circuit, as soloist for Rienee Davis. After making one tour of the Pantages Circuit, arrived in Los Angeles and falling in love with the beautiful climate and lovely people, she decided to go no further, continuing her studies with Alexander Roman of the Philharmonic Orchestra, and has taught among us for five years. We shall be honored by hearing Madam Murdock play the concerto that won her the diamond medal, and she says that she will play it on a very rare old Amati violin, which she was able to purchase through her teacher, Alexander Roman. I'll say this is same career, and I don't see how anyone can afford to not hear this unintentionally talented woman. ADMISSION 50 CENTS work helping our little ones along the line of musical education, which aids so materially in character building, and as for the N. A. A. C. P., the work of the organization speaks for itself, and I sincerely urge that all of you who read this announcement will not only go yourselves, but will tell a friend or acquaintance to do likewise that these two young artists and our great association will be encouraged to do even more. I am thankful for the opportunity of donating some space for this occasion. NOTE:-SHOULD ANYONE ASK US ABOUT MR. GRAY, WE TAKE PRIDE IN POINTING OUT THE FOLLOWING WHICH SPEAKS OF HIS CAREER:- HAMILTON Mr. Gray started his musical career under the tutorship of his father, a choir director of a Norfolk Virginia Church. Dad taught him the fundamental principles and rudiments of music. Then came the hardships known to so many of us who perchance might achieve success in life, and our John was largely self taught until he was able to reach Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he had a real teacher for the first time. After coming to Los Angeles in 1909 he entered the Von Stein Academy, under the tutorship of Herr Von Stein, then Piano harmony under Dr. Eugene Davis, of the Davis Music College. Then for two years he took harmony, counterpoint and composition with N. L. Ridderhof. At the same time Mr. Gray was studying Pipe Organ-with Bruce Gordon Kinsley, French and German with Karl Muhlenfield, and Italian with Frank Tortorelli, went to Polytechnic two years in piano with Joseph Riccard. Then came the war which put him back. After the war, he resumed his studies for the first seven years with the same French teacher; also taking up the theory and counterpoint with A. J. Gantvoort of U. C. Southern Branch. This young man has also studied the Alchin System of harmony with Vincent Jones at the U. S. C., and for the past two winters has been studying German and Italian at the U. C. Extension Departments. He is one of the affiliated teachers of the University Extension Conservatory of Chicago, has done much pioneer work here with us, and we well remember the two-piano recital with Mrs. Bessie Williams Dones and the other two-piano recital with Mrs. Lorenza Jordan Cole. He was the founder of the Bridge Tower Trio, the only Chamber music organization of the race on the coast. He had the pleasure of serving as an accompanist to our great artists, Roland Hayes and Florence Cole Talbert. Mrs. Talbert, by the way, is now studying in Italy and we believe she has been engaged to sing Aida. The coming program will reveal Mr. Gray as a soloist, accompanist and ensemble player, the three divisions of piano-playing, indeed rather versatile, we should say. I assume you that we have no other two people in these parts with a musical career which will excel these two people, Sinclair W. Murdock, and John A. Gray. JOHN B. BROWN The Young Men's Christian Associatin shows here in the above cut that it stands for Clear Eyed Manhood without regard of race. What other National and International organizaton delights to send out such Clear Eyed cuts of Negroes? Most of them like Uncle Toms. The Y. M. C. A. likes young men like the above cut, hundreds of whom we have in our city and need to come under the influence of the Association. FRIDA. OCTOBER 25, 1936 Y. M. C. A. (Continued from page 1) wild land must to develop their material resources and build bigger profits that crush human souls in mill, mills and factory. They spend lavishly to build prisons and curtail apportionments for the support of institutions that build up the minds, health and character of the young people. For sighted, progressive communities, heart of the wealth inherent in human resources, their primary concern is in the conservation of their boys and girls. To thirsty they pour our treasures uninterestedly provide facilities for their education that they may be better citizens and better able to advance the welfare of the community. Los Angeles, our lovely city, belongs to this latter group. Schools, churches, and Y. M. C. A's are everywhere available. As Negro citizens we are extremely fortunate that our lines have fallen in such a pleasant place where our every interest is taken care of and where our boys and girls are subjected to the finest influences of civilization. Now, the big question is: Do we appreciate our opportunities? Are we truly interested The Young Men's Christian Association stands for Clear Eyed Manhood with what other National and International such Clear Eyed cuts of Negroes? Mr. M. C. A. likes young men like the abo our city and need to come under the in All out for not less than 1000 men in our own development along moral and spiritual lines? Our answers to these questions will be found in our response to the appeal for membership in the new branch of the Y. M. C. A. On the corner of 28th and Palomah, Los Angeles has built one of the most beautiful edifices in America and dedicated it to the preparation of Negro men and boys to meet ably and confidently the new problems so sure to arise in our changing social and physical conditions. Has this money been wasted? Let a thousand new members be our answer to this question. By: S. B. D. Marcus Aurelius, the old philosopher, at one time averred that "Living is passing from one social act, to another." In truth, we become socialized through contact. College men in the routine of college life have very few opportunities for healthy and wholesome social contacts. This is due to the present day college system. The majority of college students comprise of the university activities. Hence, some agency or organization must furnish them. The Y. M. C. A. serves this end as good as if not better than any other organization. College men, as a rule, are prone to neglect some of the more serious considerations of life. There are problems of health, problems of religious beliefs and sentiments, and problems of recreation and amusements which they have no definite idea as to the relative importance. We find that their scale of values is oft times twisted. The Y. M. C. A. will stabilize those students who have severe feelings and are suffering from mental complications, offers stimulation for their growth and development. It furnishes a time and place for regular social release for a group of men who think, feel and act alike. It encourages leadership and offers opportunities for self-expression. In short, the Y. M. C. A. is a weather vane pointing out to the college men the paths which lead to the development of the highest type of manhood. WILL MILLIONS NOW LIV. ING NEVER & DIE! Such will be the subject of the sermon at the Big Gospel Tent, at 20th and Central Avenue, Sunday night, October 17th at 7:45 P. M. Will the wicked dead come to life to have a second probation and will the Gospel be preached to the Sodomites and the men who lived before the food? What about the Millenium and where will the righteous spend these 1000 years? Evangelist P. G. Rodgers, the fearlessly outspoken defender of the Faith of the Bible will carry the big crowd straight thru this subject according to the "Thus Saith The Lord", and everyone anxious to know the truth of the Millenium cannot fail to be on hand. Every night in the week, Monday and Saturday nights excepted, Mr. Rodgers present a thrilling, interesting, yet deep spiritual discourse our of the ordinary, yet straight from the scriptures, eery sermon educational and soul reviving. Everyone is made welcome at the BIG TENT. ```markdown ``` THE MEMORIAL HALL OF THE MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF JAPAN This picture shows some of the Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants who will carry our Membership Contest to victory over the rest of the Associations of the country. The photograph is taken in front of the great and imposing entrance to the Men's lobby. WANTED:-Men and Women for Musical Troupe. Apply 1331 East 4n2d St. Phone HUmbolt 1243-J. Entertain Departing Visitors From "Lone Star State" Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pearl of Berendo Street, entertained at dinner at their palatial home on last Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Tears and Mrs. Rhambo of Austin, Texas, who have been visiting friends here since last July. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a most sumptuous repast was served in seven courses, after which the evening was spent in a radio concert, conversation and cards. Those present beside the honor guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Jones, parents of Mrs. Pearl, Capt. and Mrs. Bratton, Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. A. Cannon, Mrs. Sims, J. B. Bass. Hallowe'en Party Hallowe'en Party BY VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGIANIA STATE CLUB Perhaps no other affair of the Hallow'een season will afford more wholesome amusement and clean fun than the Hallow'een party to be given by the Virginia' and West Virginia State Club at beautiful Christian Tavern, 1318 Vernon avenue on Friday night, October 29, 1926. The committee is sparing no pains in seeing that much is provided for your pleasure. The main floor will be brilliantly decorated and there will be plenty of snappy music. If you want to go where you can have a rollicking good time without the roughness that sometimes accompanies such affairs come to Christian's Tavern. Don't forget the date—Friday, October 29, 1926. Watts Odd Fellows Ground Breaking A Big Success Last Sunday was a gala day for the Odd Fellows of Watts. A huge crowd was on hand to take part in the ground breaking exercises of the first act in erecting a magnificent $50,000 Temple. Tranquil Lodge had arranged a splendid program. S. P. Johnson acted as Master of Ceremonies. The followin' maue brief addresses: Rev: Curtis, Rev. Hard. Rev. Ector, Rev. L. L. Ector, Rev. B. B. Base, D. G. M., Ishia Robinson. Quite a neat collection was taken up for the Lodge. $150.00 Down NEW 4-RM. HOUSE EASY PAYMENTS ON BALANCE —SEE US TODAY— GEO. S. GGANT CO. 1315 E. 12th St. RENTALS LOANS Insurance The women at the People's Independent Church of Christ were vic- $150.00 NEW 4-RM EASY PAY ON BAR —SEE US GEO. S. GO 1315 E. 12th PROMINENT PASTOR GOES EAST PROMINENT PASTOR GOES EAST Rev. J. A. H. Eldridge, pastor of Providence Baptist Church, left the city for Chicago, where he will be principal on a special program at one of the leading churches in that city. He will also conduct a Bible lecture course for a week, after which he will visit other points in the East bafire returning to Los Angeles. Rev. F. C. McCall will occupy his pulpit during his absence. COURT SOLMON MARCHES EVER ONWARD By: M. DENTON, JR. Court Solomon No. 8677, Ancient Order of Forresters, is keeping with its progressive spirit of upbuilding and uplifting, is ever adding to its already large membership. Without neglecting the parent organization, every effort is being put forth to fully develop the auxiliaries of the court, namely the Drill Corp and the "Forresters Wonder Band." The latter, under Prof. John C. Spikes the well known music master is making unbelievable progress. In their effort to make this aggregation of players the greatest of the great, concerts and other social festivities are being held from time to time, with the added hope that this time will soon be allowed. The Drill Corp doesn't appear to be as active as the band, it is understood that secret maneuvers are being made that will make all sit up and take notice. We hope the rumors are true. Chief Ranger, Monroe L. Elgin and other officials are sparing no efforts in placing Court Solomon in the position that they say it should occupy, namely, number one. Judging from the manner in which they say it should occupy, number one. Judging from the manner that they say it should occupy, the jubilant spirit with which the members are co-operating, it will not be very long are Court Solomon will have attained the exalted position to which it aspires. MRS. B. A. JOHNSON PASSES TO BEYOND BY: E. L. DORSEY Mrs. B. A. Johnson, esteemed and beloved wife of B. A. Johnson of Sacramento passed to the great beyond on last Friday. Her passing, while somewhat sudden to her many friends was not altogether unexpected as Mrs. Johnson had been in declining halth for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were mar- --- Come hear this debate; you cannot miss it. Affirmatives: Mrs. Afue McDowell and Miss Thalma Brown. Negatives: Miss Consuelo Bright and Mr. Laroy Hart. The musical contributions are to be given by Mrs. Marie Overstreet Jackson, Dramatic Soprano and Mr. Lloyd Reese, Saxophone. Ten Dollars in gold goes to the winning side. Admission 25c. torious on Women's Day, September 26th. This as caused by the loyalty of friends from the various churches who acted as reinforcements, yet most forcible stronghold to our own army. We feel greatly indebted to you for your grand support and I am expressing the voice of our entire women membership, when I say, we thank you. GENERAL CHAIRMAN. D Down N. HOUSE DEMENTS SLANCE TODAY— GANT CO. St. RENTALS LOANS insurance ried over 53 years ago and journeyed together over life's highway with its many ups and downs. Mrs. Johnson was a true wife, a loving mother and a stern and staunch character in the community. Especially during her life time was she interested in the young people and the church. She was the mother of the first Negro to be graduated from a university in this state in the person of the late Ernest Johnson who graduated in Law from the University of California in the early ninies. Mrs. Johnson leaves to mourn her loss her husband, B. A. Johnson; a married son, Harry Johnson; 2 married daughters, Mrs. Lena Harper and Mrs. Geo. McCard and six grand children and a legion of friends. The funeral services were held last Monday. BETTER SUFFRAGE LEAGUE NOTES BETTER SUFFRAGE LEAGUE NOTES The Better Suffrage League met as usual on Monday evening last in the Y. M. C. A. The interest is growing daily in this unusual organization and the meeting was full of the keenest interest throughout. The desire to better our political standing and to understand the issues at hand and on the ballot shortly to be voted upon this coming November is growing stronger and deeper. If you want to know what is going on about you, how to vote, and for whom to vote, come to the Better Suffrage League Meeting. We are really getting together on the things vital to all of us. Every Colored Citizen is asked to join hands with us and help to wipe out by vote the many discriminations. Monday evening October 18th, Y. M. C. A. J. A. SOMERVILLE, Pres. WALTER L. GORDON, Secty. Y.W.C.A. The regular meeting of the Girl Reserves was held last Tuesday. Ten new girls joined. Roosevelt High School district was represented. The Glee Club will meet next Thursday at the "Y" to practice their many songs. PROMIENT FRATERNAL OFFICIAL RETURN Mrs. M. D. Watson, P. G. N. G. of the Grand Household of Bith, Mrs. Eliza Warner, National Grand Treasurer of the National Body, and Mrs. Minnie Bate, also a past Grand Officer of the Order have returned from the National meeting in Baltimore, after having visiting in New York, Washington, D. C., Chicago, Springfield, Seattle, Victoria, B. C., and Portland. All are well and happy and at home to their friends. home to their friends. Modern 6-room house built-in bath, wood sink, 3 bedrooms, lbt $71/x153 on paved street, junt of Central Ave, Bargain for a quick sale, $350.00. E. Z. terms. $50 Down and $10 per month buys Lot $61x115; a chance to make some money—Full price $550.00. $150 down, balance $25 month buys a 3-room modern house, 3 block from car line on paved street. Be your own land- lord. One Acre, 3-room house, corner lot plenty water, only $3- 500.00, $300.00 down, balance E. Z. erma. Start a chicken ranch, will pay for your property. Why wait? A Snap $3200.00 buys one acre Chicken Ranch equipped (lots of fruit trees) with 4 roms and bath, facing on 2nd street. $700.00 down; Balance 1ike rent. Better Bury! 2 lots on paved street between Central and Compton Ave., a snap for somebody, $550.00 Cash or $600.00 with one-half Cash. Build a House to suite yourself. --- --- This won't last long. J. MARCOLESCO REALTOR NOTARY PUBLIC BONDED, AND LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER Phone: DEEWARE 1349 10358 COMPTON AVE. Los Angeles (Watts) WHITE PEOPLE WILL SELL 2 houses on one lot, income $180.00 per month. Price is right for quick sale. 919 East 42nd St. Phone AXridge 7643. Best buy in L. A. Investigate! Every street in Los Angeles that has been opened and widened as a major traffic artery has shown increased valued. Uusually the increase amounts to from 200 to 500 per cent. RESOLVED WE SHOULD PITY OUR GRANDCHILDREN Don't forget Monday evening, Oct. 18th, at the First A. M. E. Zion Church, at 7:30, the DEBATE we are all talking about! All about your grandchildren! Affirmatives, Mrs. McDowell, and Miss Thelma Brown. Negatives, Miss Consuelo Bright and Miss Lessie Crossland. Musical contributions by Marie Overstreet Jackson, Dramatic soprano and Lloyd Reese, Saxophone. Ten dollars in gold to the winning side. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. Walter L. Gordon, Chm. Program A LETTER TO THE CO-OWNERS OF THE MISSOURI GROUP OF MINING CLAIMS "Tuscon, Arizona, Oct. 10, 1926. "Mr. J. A. Warrier, "1170 E. 45th St. "Los Angeles, Calif. "Dear Friend:-- Please inform the Co-Owners of the Missouri Co-Owner Group to Mines, that we are taking out rich mil- ing and shipping Ore from our big 5-met- tering vein, Vein, which is also two milions in length. We are using our big portable 2 drill capacity air drill- ing machine. The machine up on this Vein for purposes of shaking demonstration, will soon be finished. And we will move our drill mchine t the other place et be finished. Assure the Co-Owners tha twe are making every effort to keep faith with them in January, and it is in their power to make this ore sure. Mr. O. B. Chambers and associates of the East are fighting hard and successfully to overcome and keep the work going on. You, Co-Owners of Los Angeles, join them, and in a short time you will not only see the promised 40 for one as a reality; but you will have the additional satisfaction of knowing that your aid has helped put our great Comobabi Mining and Land plan in position to function. "Yours very truly, "G. W. MILLER, "P. O. Bor, 656, Tucson, Arizona." GREAT MASS MEETING SUNDAY AFTERNOON October 17th by the U. N. I. A. at their hall, 2707 Central Avenue. Hear the great Masterpiece, the Superintendent of the engineering department of the city of Los Angeles as the principal speaker of the evening. Also Mr. Walter Berry, famous Bass soloist will sing. H. HOXIE, Pres. B. F. WILLIAMS, Secty. A farewell party was given on Saturday, October 2, 1926 inhonorof Miss Bennie Henderson, who left Tuesday evening, October 5, 1926, to attend the University of New Orleans, La. Many of her friends, were at the station to bid Miss Henderson a successful and enjoyable trip. PAINTING CONTRACTOR Phone: HUmbolt 0348-J Residence and Shop: 1291 East 38th Street THE CLIMAX J. O. Dudley NEW LOCATION ONE OF THE LARGE REPAIR, CLEANING LISHMENTS ON THE J. O. TRUE FI 2812 Central Ave QUALITY YOUR HEALTH IS Y OUR YEARS OF SUCH BEEN BUILT UPON Qua VICE. YOU WANT THE J. O. 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SCRIPTIONS What You Want G STORES Store No. 2 Jefferson & Central Phone: HUm. 2332 ```markdown ``` CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS WE TOLD YOU SO! Watts is Now in the City of Los Angeles! We have sold several nice homes recently and have many other grandid bargains in modern homes. Small payment down, balance like rent. 1 new house, modern, 41250 down, $65.00 month. 2 new house, modern, 41250 down, garage. 2 rooms in rear to rent, grapes, large palms in front 515x130 ft. Fine for any business or filling station. $500.00 down, $85.00 month. EARL REALTY COMPANY HOUSES for RENT - ACRE TACTS EASY TERMS 10502 Compton Avenue Phone: DElaware 0029 BROOKINS APTS. Two room apartments, all furnished Hot and Cold Water, 617 East Ninth Street. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Brookins Proprietors. Near San Pedro Street Phone: MAin 0220 Arthur W. Moulton TEACHER of VIOLIN Phone: BR. 1980 Res.----7241½ Mateo Street FOR LEASE Open Front Market—Grocery, Meat and Fruit Depts., with Refrigerating Plant and Fixtures, in a new brick building —or For Sale. See J. Mar- coleco, 10358 Compton Ave. HOTEL ST. AGNES 560 GLADYS AVENUE Phone: MAIN 1200 ALL YALE LOCKS ON ROOMS. NEAR S. P. DEPOT Hot and Cold Running Water; Steam Heat in Every Room; Sanitary and Quiet Rooms. Special Low Rate—Daily, Weekly, Monthly. CALL AND SEE MANAGER RENTALS and SALES A few minutes talk saves worry and walk. Call— RALPH B. WILLIAMS (The Rent Man) For Houses, Rooms, Apartments and Stores furnished or unfurnished. ---With--- D. C. MITCHELL REALTY CO. Bargains in Beautiful Homes 1704 Central Avenue WEstmore 2375 J. H. Eades Elite Barber Shop 3322 Central Avenue where you will receive the same efficient and courteous service. OUCH! LOOK OUT! For The Golden Leaf "Fete" Don't worry about BAD DEBTS. We collect them, without trouble to service. Call Agency, VA. 5288. FOR SALE: Fully equipped restaurant. Cheap cash sale. Doing $50 per day business. Call 2107½ Central Avenue. 10-15-r-1. Desires to announce to his patients and those seeking his services, the removal of his offices from 1472 Central Avenue to 1465 Central Avenue, where he is at their service. WE TOLD Watts is Now in the We have sold several nice he unpaid bargains in modern house like rent. HOW ARE T 5 Rooms, modern, large sleepi age, nice lawn—$3000.00; $300.00 5 rooms modern, large lot 90 rabbits. $2,100.00; $400.00 down, 5 new houses, modern, hardw If You F VERTISEMENTS FOR SALE: Pasadena Property. Brand new Four-Room Bungalow—Living room, two bed rooms and kitchen with tile drain board and cook, also table and chairs. Kitchen in two tones of grey. Hardwood floors thrust out and automatic water heater. $4300 on easy terms, by owner. 148 Pepper St., Sterling 0062, Pasadena, Cal. 10-3-8 FOR SALE Modern 5-room house, large sleeping perch, large lot, cheap—$500.00 down; monthly payments to suit buyer. 943 E. 56th St. FOR SALE: Watts. Five-room house, one acre, modern throughout, plenty of fruit trees, water, gas and lights, close in, ideal for chicken ranch —Price, $4750, $500 down, bal. $40 per month—you'll have to hurry. Also 6- room house, corner lot, modern throut, $200 down, bal. easy, special con- trol, one person for these and many other bargains. Call Har- lin, DElaware 0878, 106 Wilmington. FOR SALE: Must sacrifice, beautiful 5-room, modern bungalow, hardwood floors, etc., with a 4-room house in rear, garage. Terms to right party. 811 E. 32nd St. HUmbolt 2600-R. $1500 down. FOR RENT: Large front room, private hall, bath, modern, garage. Housekeeping privileges. No other roomers, ½ block Hooper car, near Jefferson High. Phone, HU, 0459 W before oon and after 7 P. M. 10-1r-4 FOR RENT: Modern 3-room Apt. Mrs. F. Williams, 1749 New Hampshire. 10-8-r-2. FOR RENT: A 7-room, well-furnished house and garage. 1666 W. 20th St. FOR RENT: 2-Room Ant., furnished, upstairs. $16.00 per month. ATlantic 7745. —9-8-r-4. FOR RENT: 6-room modern house, $45.00 per month. 1245 E. 20th St. HUmbolt 5425. —9-9-r-4. FOR RENT: Nice large room for couple. Housekeeping privileges. All modern conveniences. Call AX. 3259. FURNISHED APARTMENT For Rent - With all modern con- veniences in the Echo Park District $5.000 per week. DExel 3742. FOR RENT: Four-room flat, large, airy rooms and newly decorated Breakfast Nook. Extra bed, hard- wood floors, latest built-in features, conveniently located between two car lines, near Vermont Ave. Shrubbea and lawn kept. "U" or "V" car. 1041 West 36th Place. BEacon 6652. WHEN IN NEED of interior and ex- terior high class painting and tinting, give us a ring and we will be glad to call and give you estimates. P. H. TAYLOR, Contractor, 1440 E. 17th St. Phone AT-8773. Will room and board little girl 3 or 4 years old for companion to one of same age. Call ATlantic 9743. Come to the Colored Women's Club for all kinds of positions. Mrs. Spruill, 1222 Birch. Phone ATlantic 5430. -7-27-r-12 For 80 days only, a Ten-Dollar Life Reading—from cradle to grave—Only Three Dollars. No stamps. Send full date and place of birth. Astro. 1814 San Julian. No personal inter- views. FOR RENT: 5-room modern house at 1410 E. 51st St. Take "B" car to 151st St. Phone Fltzroy 0903. FOR RENT: Two 2-room Apts. with kitchenette, nicely furnished; also one single room. 735 E. 17th St. ATlantic 7574. 10-8-r-4. FOR RENT: 5-room house, modern, in rear, $28.00 per mo. 1627 Paloma St., AT. 0863. 10-8-r-2. FOR RENT: Furnished Room, 3631 Trinity. HU. 2904-M 10-8-r-0. FOR RENT: 4-room modern, ½ double bungalow and garage at 1215 N. Virgil avenue, Hollywood, between Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard on "C" car line, call owner, HUm- bolt 6982-W. YOU SO! City of Los Angeles! times recently and have many other sites. Small payment down, balance THESE PRICES? big porch, large spacious rooms, gar- down, $55.00 month. 116 ft. fine for garden, chickens or $25.00 month. good floors, garage, $250.00 down; down, $25.00 month THE HOUSE Rev. C. P. Jones Rev. C. P. Jones Jones LOS ANGELES Free Cooki LOS ANGELES WATER & BOWTIE Electrical App BUREAU of POWER and LIBERTY'S There is no thing the pe get this up tion on the particular Mical Appliance POWER and LIGHT BERTY'S BIG H ES $1,0 AVE YOU ENOL HAVE YOU SEPTEMBER 10, 1926 THE :- Help THE PUBLIC 0-:- Help These SARAH M. COLE CLARA A. JACKSON RAYMOND A. GLARK FRANK G. ZETAR J. W. NAPIER ELLA SHAW MATHEWS HARVEY H. MITCHELL MAMIE E. LEWIS CASPER P. ADAMS WILLIAM JACKSON U. S. GRIGGS ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH Y. M. C. A. 2ND BAPTIST CHURCH N. A. A. C. P. FOR FULL I LIBERTY BUIL 2504 Central Avenue FOR FULL I LIBERTY BUIL Central Avenue CASH PRIZES Hear Rev. Dr. Charles Jones, Evangelist, and Pastor of Christ Temple Holiness Church, situated on 54th and Hooper Avenue. Services every Sunday at 11:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. H.Y.P.U., 6:45 P.M. Come and spend the day with us. REV. CHAS. P. JONES, Pastor MISS URSULA PRUITT, Pres. H. Y. P. U. Free Cooking Lessons Every Monday and Thursday in the ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE DISPLAY Auditorium, from 2 to 4 P.M., an authority on electrical cooking prepares a full meal electrically. These lectures instruct not only in the economy and convenience of the electrical kitchen, but also in the preparation of new dishes. There is no charge. If you are planning the purchase of an electric range, appliance and accurate information on the best suited for your particular need. Appliances Display and LIGHT ... 207-209 Netherton Ave Y'S BIG MEMBERSHIP $1,000.00 YOU ENOLLED AS A CO 10, HURRY! E PUBLIC INVITED TO 0——00——0 Help These Contestants Get MARIE MARSHALL WALTER J. MILLER T. A. COLE JAMES A. MOORE VALERIE MOSES CLAYTON RUSSELL REV. PETER DAUP GEORGE W. WOODEN LAURENCE J. PIERRE CHARLES H. RANKINS W. H. McCLAIN R FULL INFORMATION PARTY BUILDING-LOAN ASS venue RSHIP CONTEST A CONTESTANT? D TO ENTER -0 ts Get Votes :- WESLEY CHAPEL FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH X. W. C. A. INDEPENDENT CHURCH TION APPLY ASSOCIATION --- Destined to be one of the greatest two-in-one events ever presented to our group will be the affair plained to be held on the corner of 14th and Compton, October 25th to October 30th. It is a great Harvest Festival to be held annually by the Macedonia Baptist Church of South Los Angeles (formerly Watts). By way of amusement and recreation an interesting program will be presented each night together with movie features and athletic contests but absolutely no games of chance or any feature which will offend the morals of the people or lower it to the cheapening standard of a Carnival. The Exposition features will be in the nature of a real Exposition presenting for display and judgment for their merits products of home, farm and factories of our people. This will bring together our leading Negro salesmen and manufacturers. Among those who will bring the attention of the public to their products by occupying a booth will be the California Eagle, Golden State Life Insurance Co., Overland Auto Co., Sanders Lamp Co., Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., the Marvel Chemical Co., the Allen Mfg. Co. with its new discoveries in hair preparation and many other business establishments. Housewives will display their domestic art in needle work, fancy pastry, jellies and preserves. Prizes will be awarded and no one can afford to miss this Exposition destined to set a precedent for the future, and especially to those in the agricultural districts who will vie with each other in showing the best farm products raised in his lne. SURPRISING LETTER ARRIVES FROM LONDON, ENGLAND A member of the Four Harmony Kings who have been playing London, England, subscribes to the Eagle yearly, and although far away, he gets the news regularly. He must have either lost a copy or passed it on as the following letter explains. "Nottingham Road, London, England. "Sept. 15 192. "Mr. A. J. Allen, "Allen Laboratories. "1069 E. Jefferson St.", "Los Angeles, Calif. "Dear Sir:" "I read an article in The California Eagle of Los Angeles, California, concerning your scientific achievement in the preparation of a Diamond Quinine Hair Straightener and Diamond Hair Pomade and wish to get further information as there is a considerable number of colored people here but no article like yours on the market. "Hoping to hear from you soon, I "Yours etc.., "JOS. C. WHITTAKER, "736 Nottingham Rd." C A S H PRIZES NOVEMBER 10, 1 9 2 6 ERNEST R. RECE REGINALD ARNAUD NOAH D. THOMPSON JESSIE IENKINS PERCY TOLBERT LOUIS S. TENETE ALPHONSO McNEIL SAMUEL FLORY QUEENIE FREEMAN ALFRED NASH WILLIAM MOUSBON Phone, HU. 8614 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1926 BATEMAN CABINET CO. W CASES, COUNTERS, SHINE STAND, MADE TO ORDER MODERN SPRAY PAINTING AND ENAMELING EXPERT FURNITURE REPAIRING 6645 1312 Newton St CABINET CO. 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Soda Fountain - Hot Rolls - F Bakery Goods Daily Delicious Meals Hot Rolls - Fresh Foods Daily Soda Fountain - Hot Rolls - Fresh Bakery Goods Daily Delicious Meals H. BROWN Tailoring -- Pressing -- Repairing THE BANK MOVED TO NEW QUARTERS 1221 Central Avenue For the Highest Quality of work in Tailor-Made Suts, Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing - - - We carry a full line of Ladies and Gents Hosiery, Underwear, Collars, Etc. Give Us A Call and Be Convinced Withouth Winders species are sturdy and good looking. Social Intelligence Heard or Seen in Passing FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1926 Rev. Robertson, on South Compton, was taken back to the hospital last week. His health seems to improve slowly. Many attended the Memorial Services at Pasadena Sunday 10th inst, and were delighted in going. Mrs. Spurlock has moved into her new home and would be glad to meet her old friends, on Lark Street. Mr. Thomas and family have opened up a barbecue stand, and they know how to make you come back. Mrs. Colors on East 115 Street has been confined to her home waiting on her daughter who has been very sick. Many have left for the north where they will see how many pounds they can pick a day. Grand Max Garrett, who lived on East 115 Street, is now in San Diego under the doctor's care. The Odd Fellows had a grand time the 10th inst, at their, Corner Stone Laying, on South Compton, just beginning of their $25,000 hall, which will be a credit to the Community. Choir of Grant Chapel rendered their voices at the Conference at Pasadena, on Friday evening and they received praises which will be remembered days yet to come. Mrs. Minnie Shaw of East 115th Street, will have for their new home in Victorville, having built and the rest are waiting for her. The President's Council will meet with Mrs. C. F. Graves, 962 E. 12th street, Sunday, October 17, 1926. Ms. Kate Barland and Mrs. Lula Givens of San Diego stopped in Los Angeles long enough to say "hello" to their friends and then continue their motor trip to the Barland Ranch in Victorville, California where they will stop about two weeks. The girls of the Struttin' eight social club entertained with a whist party at the residence of Mrs. Inez Arnold, 841 E. 32nd St., honoring Miss Annabell Perry of Pheonix, Ariz Prize winners: Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Theodore Oliver. A guest prize was given to Miss Perry by the girls of said club. The girls will hold their next business meeting at the residence of Miss Frances Earles'. Thursday, October 7th the "Thrifty HouseWives Literary and Social Club" met at the home of Mrs. Westfield, 1429 Essex St. After the general routine of business the club members were served with a dainty lunch-con by the hostess, after which we were favored with an instrumental duet by Mesdames Rabb and Hubert—was well rendered to the delight of everyone present. One new member joined us. Next meeting with Mrs. Zanders, 915 E. 32nd St. Rev. S. W. Hawkins of Oakland, spent last week with his daughter, Mrs. Ida Jackson of E. 18th St. He will visit with his son, Ket in San Diego before returning to his work. The railroads have to pay part of eliminating grade crossings. Vote "YES" on County Bond Issue No. 2. The $5,000,000 so raised will provide for at least $10,000,000 worth of grade separations. DELTAS HOSTESSES Co-eds recently enrolled at the University of California, Southern Branch were honorees at a charming Rushee Tea and Get Acquainted Party at the home of Mrs. Bruington on Berendo Street last Saturday afternoon. The afternoon was interestingly spent in discussion of the splendid courses being offered at C. and in the Thirty-fourth of honor for fortunate enough to carry away all the prizes—first prize going to Pearl Barnes; second to Robbie Broyles and consolation to Thelma Hardon. THE BACHELOR GIRLS CLUB By: M. H. On last Monday evening the officers of the Bachelor Girls Club were installed by the Club Chaperon, Mrs. Triplett. Mrs. Triplett has only recently returned from an extended trip East, and the girls were delighted to have her present. It is rumored that a Bachelor Girl went to Santa Ana last Saturday evening. I wonder what for? And if so, why? Do you like to play tennis at 5 A.M. Several Bachelor Girls have been playing quite frequently at that hour lately. Tennis is usually the time for surprise; sometimes agreeably, and sometimes otherwise. The Bachelor Girls are planning to very agreeably surprise their many friends on Xmas. Pioneers of Pasadena, Duarte and Monrovia are entertaining the Pioneers of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, October 19th, at the Metropolitan Church, Social Hall, Waverley Drive and Pasadena Avenue. The direction to the site taking the Short Line is as follows: Leave the car at ```markdown ``` If You Fail To Read THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE You May Never Know It: Happened Of Every Description For Rent and Sale AT THE Center Street, and Raymond Avenue go two blocks west to Pasadena Avenue, one block south to Waverly Drive Metropolitan Church near corner of Waverly and Pasadena Avenue, Suciat Hall in rear. There will be some one to meet each car between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30, making it possible for all who wish to attend to reach the place without any inconvenience. All pioneers are urged to be present as a good time is assured. A good program and plenty of eats. C. PRINCE, Ch. of Committee. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Pitta are the proud parents of a 9½ pound baby boy, which arrived on last Friday morning. Mother and baby are fine. Mrs. Ruby Myers entertained the Mah Jongg Club Wednesday evening, a delicious supper was enjoyed at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Fannie Robinson and son, Mr. R. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Howard and Dr. Emily Childress spent the week end at "Not a Care" cabin at Eureka Villa. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Clark entertained with cards Saturday evening in honor of Atty. and Mrs. Leonard Richardson, and Atty, and Mrs. Walter Gordon of Berkeley, Calif., who motored down to attend the foot-ball game. Mr. Andrew J. Allen, president of the Allen Mfg. Company and his secretary, Miss Charlotta Strange, motored to San Bernardino Sunday on business. THE FORUM Sunday, October 17 will be your Forum. The various propositions to be voted on in the coming election will be discussed pro and con. If you have any information on these matters come out and let us hear from you. All are welcome. W. H. D. CAN, Pres. MRS. J. C. SAUCHER INVITATION The Beta Chapter of the Rho Psi Medical Sorority invites the public to the house warming of their sorority house Monday, October 25th, from 4 to 11 P. M., 1259 West 36th Place. The Nurses' Alumni Association will hold their Second Annual Flower Show. October 21, and 22, 1926, at 1445 W. 35th St. Admission 25 cents. All persons having rare or beautiful flowers are invited to exhibit them. For information call AT-8908 or EM-1648. Mr. T. E. Smith, prominent insurance man of Oakland, Calif., is a visitor in the city. While here he will make several addresses and will remain for a fortnight. The Holiness Avenue P. T. A. will hold its first meeting of this term in the school's auditorium. Holiness Avenue at 52nd Street. Thursday, October 21st, at 3 P. M. Good program. All parents and friends urged to be pres- Mrs. T. W. BR6WN. Pres. Mrs. GEO. SMITH. Sect. NOTICE The President's Council meets Sunday, October 17th, at 962 E. 12th St. with Mrs. Carrie Graves. All members are requested to be present. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank those who so kindly sympathized with us in our recent bereavement sustained in the death of our beloved mother, Fannie Patrick, who departed this life, September 28th. Again we thank all of you. Mr. & Mrs. J. B. BOWMAN Mrs. BELLE ROBINSON THOMAS PATRICK JESS PATRICK. ATTENTION Rho Psi Phi Sorority has opened its sorority house with Mrs. R. Hensy as matron. It is situated at 1259 West 36th Place, five blocks from the University of Southern California and two blocks from Vermont Avenue, which car line goes directly to the University of California, So. Branch. Any university young woman wishing to obtain a room in the sorority house can do so for $12.00 a month. This includes telephone, piano, and sewing machine service, privilege to cook and iron. Girls can board with the matron by making special arrangements. For further information call EMire 1464 after 6 o'clock. < Oh! yes of course we are going to wear our gingham dresses and overalls to the arvest Dance at 15th and Main on Thursday, October 21st. The Swatstika 500 Club was entertained Sept. 30th by Mrs. Hazel Boston of 1319 E. Adams St. A unique luncheon served and prizes won by Miss Hammond lrst, Ruth Blanton, booby. After spending a three weeks vacain and about Los Angeles, Mrs. Gladvs McRoy Hale of Omaha, Neb., left Sunday for her home declaring sunny California wonderful. The Swatstika 500 club was entertained October 7th by Mrs. Conner, of 1472^2 E. 23rd St. A unique luncheon served and prizes won by Mrs. Pearl Oliver, first; and Miss eBrtha Barard, the boby. Rev. Hampton B. Hawes, pastor of the Westminster Presbterian Church corner 35th Place and Denker Avenue, is engaging his congregation in a series of Sunday morning Bible studies on the "Plan of God for our Redemption", revealed to us in the Book if His Spirit. Those attending are apparently enjoying the services. Many express their delight openly and fel religion is receiving by this humble servant of God a new meaning and emphasis, much needed in this day among the people, yea, even the people of God. You are invited to come. By order of the Elders and Trustees. JOLLY ANGELENOS By Harold Lloyd Mr. Wayne Brown and Mrs. Sadie Brown entertained the Jolly Angelenos at the residence of the latter on Thursday of the past week. Mrs. Fred Price, our President, called the meeting to order. After a brief discussion it was voted in the affirmative that we purchase new club pins. The Jolly Angelenos will give a big dance at the Jazzland Cafe on the evening of November 22nd. A committee has been appointed to work in union with the officials of the Cafe to make this one big night. We are expecting a very large gathering so come out and meet your old friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. James, a lovely baby daughter, Sept. 17, 1926. The little miss has been named Barbara Lois James. The happy parents are rejoicing at their home at 1726 East 53rd St. A. C. Harris Billbrew has taken over the directorship of Phillips Temple C. M. E. Church chair, at 42nd and Wadsworth Streets. She will present the chair in a sacred concert Sunday evening, October 17th, at 8 P.M. They will be assisted by some of the city's best talent. A missionary playlet entitled, "The Journey of Life," will be one of the outstanding features. Mrs. Billbrew promises to have the chair at their best on this occasion. You are invited. Be sure and come to the Third Annual Harvest Dance. Three times bigger and better than ever, Thursday, October 21st, at 15th and Main. New Hightowers' Jazz Orchestra. COMMENTS (Continued from page 1) matter the will to believe may fasten itself-upon new objects, no matter how much economics and social conditions may vary, human nature remains pretty much the same. Hates love, fears, courage, all these things are the appendages of humanity, a heritage from the ages. To force-religion other than that which the conscience of the individual dictate is a reversion to the days when the Inquisitor was king. 0----00----0 The initiative measures which will appear on the ballot for the determination of the voters of California are receiving considerable attention. The house wives are giving the Food Tax Bill a verbal lambasting which will no doubt send that pernicious measure to limbo. There is a doubt as to the success of the racing measure as it is being opposed by the organized women as well as the churches. 00-00 There seem to be no doubt as to the success of the entire Republici ticket—both State and National—and the concernus of political opinion is that it is but a question of majorities. But Voter Should Not Allow Themselves To Overlook Walter Perry Johnson For Judge Of The Superior Court. The game between L. A. and Poly Friday 15th, is causing a lot of speculation and excitement. Poly 'specs they will win—L. A. 'specs they will win. Sparks is neutral... **** A certain L. A. H. S. Miss thinks Jimmie Harrison looks "cute" in his football uniform. Assert your manhood, Jim! **** Students of L. A. H. S. are giving a dancing party honoring Miss Edith Kayser. Oh, bust around, L. A. H. S. students! No... so many of the boys are frequenting the barber shops this week. **** Alicia Allen wants to know why they call doughnuts "sinkers". **** It too bad Lucille Forby can't eat all that good candy she got from a certain' west-side sheik. **** Curtis Moore thinks the way to get umbrellas is to raise 'em. Miss Ellen Cusmon loks nice with her new bob. Sorry she cut her curls off. We will now sing Trotsky's "Good-bye." ***** We wonder why Tommy Anderson sang "Rosie's Sister" to the tune of "Just a little drink" at the party in Pasadena last week. ***** The Halloween party at Eagle Hall Saturday to be given by the Sweet Sixtens promises to be a wow. Everyone in town is going. ***** Mr. Millard Johnson showed Miss Myrtle Cage the town in his new Ford sedan last Sunday, accompanied by four other young ladies. Oh, well then, Mr. Johnson! The great Sunnyland Band will furnish the music for the Grand Forresters Drill Team, No. 8677 at Jazzland, Monday Evening, Nov. 1st (Halloween'en Night). Admission 50 cents. That's all! ST. A. MAT ZION EPISCO- PAL CHURCH St. A. Mati. Zion Episcopal Church in the State of America. We secure employment for members. We specialize in best kind of positions for members, both men and women, call at office for membership and work DR. L. J. BROWN, D. D., L. L. D. 908% centra venue Vaishali 949 HIGH TRIBUTE EO GAR- LAND ANDERSON (Continued from page 1) nouvements. The court scene, when the Negro is on trial, is the best I have ever read or seen presented. That is more recent. More than been many plays with such scenes, including the famous "Madame X" trial. * * * How Garland managed to get his play presented on Broadway is in itself a thrilling story. No doubt you read something about that last fall. I did, but I passed it over with a shrug, thinking it was just another story of New York "falling" for the unusual. When you hear the recital from Garland's own lips you realize just what he accomplished with little or no backing at the start except his faith in himself. Citizens of San Francisco did raise a small purse for him, and did send him to New York with strong letters of recommendation. He arrived there with $200 and his manuscript. For weeks he went from one producer to another, but could make no impression. All agreed he had written something good, but no one was willing to make the experiment of selecting a cast, rehearsing them and paying all the preliminary expenses. It meant a gamble of perhaps $20,000, and why should a New York theatre owner take that risk on an unknown Negro bell hop's play, when there were hundreds of recognized playwrights ready with the season's offerings? So Garland soon found himself in SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17TH Pastor's morain sermon is the third and last in the series on "The Things That Abide" Duet by Misses Hattie Hampton and Beulah Armstrong. Pastor's evening subject: "What Was The Matter With Balaam?". Solo by Mrs. Sue Crockett. Also solo by Mr. Jackson. Please come for the opening minute. the big city with all his money gone and nothing in the way of assets except his manuscript. In some way he managed to rent the Waldorf ballroom for a reading. By much effort and persistence he secured the agreement of Governor Al Smith, Mayor Walker and other distinguished citizens to appear on what he called his list of "honor guests." He got the newspapers to tell something of the story and to announce that a reading would be given. Much to Gandalf's surprise, the audience was more than 300 people were present. It was free, but after the story had been told, those present contributed $300, of which $200 paid the ballroom rent. Then a producer came forward and agreed to give the play a trial run. It appeared for three weeks, playing to big houses, and was then taken off because the theatre had been previously leased for another attraction. That was last fall. Now Garland Anderson is back in California, and early in November his play will be presented in Los Angeles. A well known theatre has been rented and Garland's friends amongst the white people are putting up the money. Practically the same cast seen in New York will be here. The cast and the characters are all white except the bell hop, the janitor and the maid. * * * This may seem a rather long column on one subject, but I think Garland's record deserves much space and praise. He is to the drama what Roland Hayes is to the world of song. He also ranks with Booker T. Washington and Paul Lawrence Dubnar. They constitute a quartet of Negroes who should be an inspiration to their race. HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN COMING (Continued from page 1) ority complex. Always in the midst of literary combats and fierce controversial duels, Henry Louis Mencken has never been defeated or outreasoned or out-written in any of his many thousands of pen battles. As the author of these books, wifi. "In Defense of Woman," Democracy, "Justice," "Burlesque" and numerous other works, poems and plays. Mr. Mencken shows a either George Bernard Shaw or H. G. Wells of England, and as a humorous writer he ranks far higher than the much lamented late Mark Twain. Of him it can be truly said that he is the most original writer America has ever produced and that as a classical stylist, whose language burns, stings, and sings at the same time, he is the modern philosophical founder of a new and higher school of American literature. WHAT HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN DOES Henry Louis Mencken toils and speaks for the soul of a better, a truer, a juster America—an America that we wish and hope for, but have not practically carried out yet. As the fiercest enemy of the Ku Klux Klan, the Volstead fanatics and the owish Fundamentalists, no man in America has a greater home following and a stronger international all-world standing. The most celebrated authors, best equipped lawyers, most scholarly thinkers are daily yearning to receive his indorsement and recognition, yet he is like a marble statue, if they seek favors that are not strictly of the true ideal-stripe and turns against them, fearless as A car is parked on the side of a road. Two men are standing beside it, one holding a newspaper. The Cab in the Block Someone going out for a good time. It is part of the occasion and style today to go and come back in a "Yellow." The cab takes you comfortably and in private right to where you are going. No driving and parking worries. No walking blocks thru crowds. Ladies appreciate the courtesy of a Yellow cab. It gives them from the crowds and keeps their shoes and dresses clean. Pick up friends on the way if you want to. No extra charge. Five can ride for the price of one in a "Yellow." The cost is little. Dunkirk 50-50 a lion, if they seek imitators, as he alone is in a strictly scientific niche by himself; in 500 years America cannot produce and has never produced another Mencken. WHAT WILL MENCKEN DO IN LOS ANGELES? Many are wondering what Henry Louis Mencken may want to seek in Los Angeles!— Is he coming here for a long rest after his ceaseless poundings, his inexhaustible broadsides against the reactionary Bourbons, Capitalistic hypocrites, and the life-undermining foes of the Mencken-championed Negroes? Is the beauty of our scenery, are the richly drawn and poorly over-drawn opportunities of climate and riches the dazzling magnets that are imming Henry Mencken to our shoes? Is he aiming to establish a const edition of his famous magazine — The American Mercury? Is it because of the state truth that Mencken feels that as an undefended life Nestor at the age of 45 years he needs California insulation now after he has criticized California more than, ever any man ro woman dared at any time and in any place? — What is the greatest object of the Mencken visit to Los Angeles? Here is the plain fact: This greatest American writer aims to write his grandest and most immortal book on "The truth and the future of the Negro." He is gathering most carefully and with an all-seeing eye and unstained soul all the available material possible to write a book upon the Negro as never been written before neither by White, Black or any other grunted matter work of Henry Louis Mencken upon the maligned, persecuted and crucified Negro will rock the world and change the atlas and the governments of all humanity a few years after it leaves the press. 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A. writer and since he knows that her alone, at fairly measured leisure, about the most promising opportunity to meet the most notable Negro men and Negro women of any and all sections of the world at large, the readers of this paper and also the New Age-Dispatch and the Pacific Defender are hereby asked to organize a powerful Committee of no less than 200 intellectual and powerful men and women of the race, later to be enlarged into a 4 figure column, to receive and welcome our modern and glorious Lloyd Garrison-like defender of the race—Henry Louis-Mencken, so that from this intellectual and social intercourse with all the local leaders of the race, he may not merely gain lots of material, but most abundant inspiration to write his already begun monumental and world-trembling book upon the Negro, a historic transformation master product with as many readers as the Bible and more portentous results from its logic than the Magna Charta of England sustained. As far as the writer knows Menken and his matchless genius and resources, it can be promised to the readers of the Eagle that his forthcoming book upon the crushed Negro race will purify and stabilize France, rock and split up England, disorganize and straighten out France, mustle Mussolini by unmuzzling Italy and paralyzing this latest dictator's colonial nightmares, drive Spain out of Africa and force Belgium into European space merely and away from the Congo to run the government of her own population alone. Henry Louis Menken's book for the Negro's freedom will do for the world's Ethiopians and much more what Harriett Beecher-Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" did for the chattel slaves of America. Send all names and addresses for a befitting Reception Committee for Mr. Henry Louis Menken's visit to Los Angeles to the Eagle Office, 847 Central Avenue, or to Mr. E. C. Jennings, 1144 E. 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PROWD - - - - - Business Manager All News Copy must reach this office not later than Wednesday Noon, and Advertising Copy not later than Thursday Morning, to insure publication in current issue of this paper. Friday, October 15, 1926 Vol. 40, No. 19 Vol. 40, No. 19 EDITORIAL CANDIDATES ORGANIZE You would not know there is to be a spirited election on the first Tuesday in November by looking at the newspapers. It seems as though the candidates have formed a trust and all will purchase ad. space at the same moment. In other words the candidates have organized. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR Y. M. C. A. The big drive now being launched for memberships in the Y. M. C. A. should receive the cordial support of the people of this city and territory adjacent thereto. This organization in entering its new and palatial home is but getting ready to render real service to the community. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP The luncheon by the Business Men's League on last Thursday was indeed a source for gratification to know that our business forces have at last decided to get together. Real fellowship is an inspiration for bigger and better business. THE REAL BASEBALL CHAMPIONS The World Series—baseball is over, so they say—but if you really think so you have another thought coming for as we write these lines the American Giants and the Baccarachs of New York are playing the real undefeiled article of baseball for the championship of the world. Which ever one wins the series will indeed be the champions for they draw no color line and meet all comers. GOING FORWARD We must congratulate the progress of our business men who deal in clothing and the very creditable improvements in location and in the appearances generally. Mr. F. Tibbs, 1117 Central Ave., has just about as nifty, clean and imposing business place as one would want to see. Mr. J. Q. Dudley, 2812 Central avenue, likewise has a modern and up-to-date place. H. Brown, 1223 Central also ranks high and Henderson & Henderson, 12th and Central, all conduct places worth while and a high credit to the business life of our people. WHEN ARE LIARS TELLING THE TRUTH? Mrs. Wiseman the hoax woman in the McPherson case, a confessed liar, former inmate of an insane asylum, now comes forth with a mythical story about meeting John Doe and forming a plot and letting on that she was on intimate terms with Judge Carlos Hardy. Now what we want to know is when is a confessed liar to be believed? She was under oath when she made the affidavits at Carmel, she is under oath on the witness stand now. Who is going to believe this tommy rot about Judge Carlos Hardy? Everybody who knows Judge Hardy knows that he is a friend to man. They know that he would go any length to help out anybody whom he believed innocent of a crime. There is no question but he believed Mrs. McPherson innocent of wrong doing and if he was imposed upon by this unspeakable creature, it is just such rewards as are often meted out to any other good Samaritan seeking to do good. This woman, Mrs. Wiseman with her hands already steeped in crime was to our mind using high-powered methods to get hold of money. This was an opportunity and she worked fast but when she found out she could not get by with the story she found the District Attorney an easy mark; but watch out for the turning of the tray or we badly miss our guess. TO THE SOIL IS THE CRY FROM EVERYWHERE Slippin away from the soil for city life is being more and more keenly felt, to such an extent that many states are making strenuous efforts to rehabilitate the farms. Our attention is called to the following bulletin just broadcasted from the Department of Labor and Industry of the State of Michigan, which is indeed interesting reading to thoughtful people: Department of Labor and Industry Division of Negro Welfare and Statistics Lansing, Mich., Oct. 4, 1926 In keeping with that part of the program dealing with the rehabilitation of Michigan farm lands, the Division of Negro Welfare and Statistics is announcing the wealth of opportunity afforded Negro farmers in locating in various agricultural sections of the State. The steady decrease in the number of operated farms and the continual stream of farm folks cityward, is having its effect in both avenues of life. Each farm finds a greater number of vacant farm properties and a larger list of unemployed in the city. In the latter case, because of racial lines, the Negro suffers ```markdown ``` more severely than the white workman and it is the hope of the Division to help the Negro who has had agricultural training, in securing a fuller measure of independence by taking over one of the many attractive offers to be found. It is pointed out that the Fall of the year is the ideal time to consider these locations as that season of the year marks the movement from the farm, with many farmers eager to rent or sell their property after the crops have been gathered and disposed of. For the benefit of the tenant or purchaser, the Winter months offer the opportunity of establishing and preparing for the Sprng Sowing. Although the Division of Negro Welfare and Statistics is not a selling agent in any sense of the word, yet listings of available properties have been made for the sole purpose of being of service to the Negro group in this connection. It also serves as a guide or adviser to the prospective purchaser who may be unfamiliar with Michigan soil. The Division is inviting the inquiries of any persons who may be interested and letters directed to the department, addressed to Lansing, will receive immediate attention. Referring further on the above we observe in California the tendency of farmers who come here from other climes and stopping a while in the city to get their bearings as it were, are wont to camp here and forget about the farms. We are firmly of the opinion that this is where they err. Golden opportunities on the farms in California where one acre will produce more products than ten where they came from are yawning for their acceptance and along with it absolute independence. No color line is in their way, segregation is unknown and unheard of yet they prefer the city and the white lights. The mantle of the thrifty Japanese is upon them, yet they cast it aside. There are others to come; we hope they can see the light. VETERANS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITY DESERVE FURTHER ENCOURAGEMENT California enjoys the happy distinction of having enacted a unique piece of co-operative legislation for its veterans that has proved in actual practice to be the most economically sound measure for ex-soldiers ever devised in any State or Country. The finest endorsement of Proposition No. 1 on the November ballot, which provides an additional 20,000,000 to finance homes and farms for veterans without cost to the taxpayers, is the splendid record made by the Veterans' Welfare Board in the administration of the original $10,000,000 appropriated in 1922. The figures taken from a recent report of the Welfare Board show that more than 5,000,000 were saved to veterans by simply using the credit of the State to enable the veterans to benefit by the buying power of cash and by obtaining for him a $5% interest rate rather than the usual $7%. Every dollar advanced by the State and interest on the entire $10,000,000 is being paid back by the veterans but in the process of repayment, he is saving practically $50% of the amount he would be required to pay if he bought his home or farm on the usual time payment plan. Up to June 1, 1926, 2200 veterans, not one in a hundred of whom had previously owned real property, had purchased property with an aggregate value of $10,300,000. Without the credit of the State, these identical homes and farms would have cost the veterans at least $15,370,000.00. In other words, the State without cost to the taxpayers has saved our veterans more than $5,000,000 and at the same time has taken a remarkable step in building up better citizenship which always comes with home ownership. With only 2200 of the 15,000 applicants for the benefits of this bill accommodated by the original $10,000,000 bond issue it is imperative for our State to carry on the good work started and to see that every deserving veteran be given the privilege of owning a home or farm with state aid. The additional $20,000,000 bond issue which appears on the November ballot as Proposition No. 1 will adequately care for these men and is deserving of the support of every California voter. of the Continent. The novel shows us the cultured professional class, foremost. The heroine, Mary Love, a librarian, who we first meet at the home of Adroa, a colored member of the Nouveau Riche. Adora, to my thinking, is the best drawn character in the book. One sees her surrounded by sycophants who drink and shout and dance through her house, "ink fingered trash," she calls them, "who come here to drink my booze and eat my food and raise hell at my expense." Here Mary meets the hero, Byrn Kasson, and learns of his ambition ti write. "Oh, I haven't published much. I've had a piece or two in Opportunity but that won't keep me alive." One follows Mary to her home, reads the titles of the books on her table, "Cane," "There is Confusion," and feels veritably in the colored world. No white man, save a shadowy author and a very live editor, enters into it. It is a story of the Negro peoples as they move thru Hardem. BOOK CHAT BOOK CHAT By: MARY WHITE OVINGTON Chairman Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P. "NIGGER HEAVEN" By Carl Van Vechten. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 730 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City. Price $2.50 The colored reader who is not familiar with Van Vechten's other novels may think that in "Nigger Heaven" the colored man is given a rotten deal, so largely is the book concerned with the Negro's sensual life. Such a reader, however, has only to get "The Blind Boy-Boy," or "The Tattooed Countess," from the library (supposing the librarian permits such books to circulate) to learn that "Nigger Heaven" is mild compared with Van Vechten's pictures of white folk. He needs, too, to understand the viewpoint of an author who says "voluptuousness: to free hearts a thing innocent and free, the garden happiness of the earth." And most of all he should realize that this novelless love is repugnant to the absurd and impious, repugnant to common sage. Such a tale "veils a deeply mysterious truth, and the greater the absurdity of the letter, the deeper the wisdom of the spirit." How good this picture is, I for one cannot say. Some of the Expressions used, Mr. Van Vechten has a glossary of colored slang, I have never heard. Some of the race talk is familiar, and one recognizes the youth who is undecided whether or not he shall go white, the girl whom we are told is marrying a white man, and nobody going to tell him." But the most brilliant part of the story is the beautiful cabaret, the beautiful couples, brown bodies, high yellows, a kaleidoscope of color transfigured by the amber searchlight." "The band snored and "snorted and whistled and laughed like a hyena." And it is at the cabaret that the curtain is rung down. With a knowledge of Van Vechten's other work, "Nigger Heaven" comes as a surprise; it is serious, so real. It is less a satire than a tragedy. It has a hero whose efforts to make a place for himself in this prejudiced world are full of heartbreak. I can think of no colored writer, who has shown the wounds of race prejudice in a sensitive, highly strong Negro. It has an ending that is vivid, tremendous. One must read the story if only for its last pages. "Nigger Heaven" is a cross section of New York. It belongs with Van Vechten's other New York cross sections. But one finds this modernist who likes to draw the impossible integrated at last by his own characters. His hero is no puppet but a youth suffering from bitter disappointment, his films writing torn to shreds, striding down Sixth Avenue "Nigger Heaven" is a sardonic name for Harlem, the land of opportunity, are Negroes rather from all parts THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM SOPHIA L. SMITH MANAGER FICENT FUNERAL PARLORS JOHNSON & CO. OF ers And Funeral Directors Ful Establishment is Fully Equipped very Respect. Free Courtesy, Service, Quality, and Right-Call Them, They Satisfy. Your Inspection, Visitors are welcome. ADANT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Street Phone: WEstmore 2060 THE AMERICAN WOODMEN "Giant of Negro Fraternals" ASSETS JAN. 1, 1925—$1,248.143.61 Pays Sick, Accidental, Burial and Death BENEFITS—ISSUES POLICIES FOR $250 TO $3,000 B. H. 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And as he strides and as he curses, he is caught by the dark siren of the book who comforts him at first, and then turns him out after a few wild nights. "White men and brown men, I use 'em until I tire of 'em, and then I say, damn you and good-by." Lascas, the siren, is real, and so is the "Creeper" who brings murder on the stage at the end. And if Mary and her friends are less vital, I suspect that is the truth with most stories. Vice is much easier to portray vividly than virtue. You may object to the title, "Nigger Heaven," but don't fail to look in on the place. The Rho Psi Phi Medical Sorority in order to be able to publicly thank all who have so generously lent a hand towards the buying and furnishing of their Sorority House are giving a house-warming at the Sorority House on Monday, October 25th. All the public is invited FOHU J. E. MILL AIR FREIGHTER MODERN EQUIPMENT, SYMPATHETIC AND ECONOMIC SERVICE TO ALL. Atlantic City, N. J. — The Chicago American Giants, champions of the Negro Nat. League, by losing their game here Wednesday, with the Bacharach Giants, local champions of the Eastern League, and their total of losses in the first four games of the World Series an even three. It took six games instead of four originally scheduled, to settle the Eastern end of the contest. The opening Friday was a tie, which was played off Saturday here and the Monday game, in Philadelphia, which also ended with the count even, was played off here Wednesday, making a total of six games, four of which were snappy exhibitions. THE SCORES TO TUESDAY R.H.E. Am. Giants.....0 7 0 0 0 0 0 00----7 8 6 Bach. Giants.....1 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0----6 7 4 Am. Giants.....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00----0 Bach. Giants.....4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0x----10 Chicago.....0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0----3 Bach. Giants.....0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0----3 Am. Giants.....2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0----4 Bach. Giants.....0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0----4 Tuesday was the day the Bacharachs got their's. With the count 2-0 against them in the fifth, they jumped o Currie for 6 runs in their half of that frame and drove him from the slab. Powell, who took his place, held them to one run from then on out, making a total of seven. The visitors failed three time in the first- and twice in the sixth due to errors and not to the ability of the Chicago club to get any launched like off, Mitchell, who was working for the Bachs. Four was their total for the afternoon. This sent the Easterners into the lead for the series, the game count then standing 2-1 Bacharachs. The giants' attack was weak and in the field they looked like rabbits. Though the world series, recently finished did not present any really great ball playing on either side save for the record-breaking home runs of Babe Ruth and the wonderfully hard work of "Alexander the Great," yet it held the fans' interest seemingly more so than any series recently. The final tie-breaking game was a classic and will go down in the history of world series. It was played Sunday, October 10th. CHORUS OF "STRUTTIN" SAM FROM ALABAM" AT MAJE STO THEATRE The newest of all New York Creole musical comedies entitled "Struttin' Sam From Alabam" will be the next attraction to be presented at the Majestic by Michael Corp, according to announcements from the noted producer who yesterday consumed a deal with Arthur Hockwald, Gotham impressario, to treat Los Angeles to the colored show that has been the rage of the East for the past season. Negotiations which were begun several weeks ago by Mr. Corp with Mr. Hockwald for the all-creole musical comedy success, were successfully consummated yesterday, and as a result "Struttin' Sam From Alabam" will open at the Majestic Sunday evening. October 10th as a worthy successor to Olsen and Johnson in "Honey Key Business," the current attraction. Not since the appearance of William and Walken has the general American play-going public been offered one of these his featured companies outside of New York. In this show, according to the producers, the author, none other than the noted actor Alph has put forth his very best effort to create the thrush and most elaborate creole musical comedies ever evolved. Headed by Thomas Harris, Boston Welb, Johnson and Sawry, the cast of "Struttin' Sam From Alabam" will also include among its featured ranks such colored artists as Miss Margaret Jackson, Tom Tolliver, Frieza Shaw and Helen Sattin. It will also have a chorus of fifty creole heroes. George Seamans presents "Monek Business Orchestra" will be retained for the forthcoming Majestic comedy. Mr. Hockwald also produced the Georgia Majestic, Rambula Land" and many other creole revues. His latest production is said to be far greater in depth, respect than anything he has done before. Mr. Corp's direction to continue his multigraphic manner. FINAL GAME ST. LOUIS CARDINALS AB R H O A E Holm, ef. 5 0 0 2 0 0 Southworth, rf. 4 0 0 0 0 0 Hornsby, 2b. 4 0 2 4 1 0 Botomley, 1b. 3 1 1 14 0 0 L. Bell, 3b. 4 1 0 0 4 0 Hafey, lf. 4 1 2 3 0 0 'O'Farrell, e. 3 0 0 3 2 0 Thewson, ss. 4 0 2 1 3 0 Haines, p. 2 0 1 0 4 0 Alexander, p. 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 24 3 8 27 14 0 NEW YORK YANKEES AB R H O A E Coulin, ef. 5 0 2 2 0 0 Kenzie, ss. 4 0 0 2 3 1 Twenty-1 Bath, ef. 1 1 1 2 0 0 Manuel, lf. 4 0 1 3 0 1 George, 1b. 2 0 0 11 0 0 Lewis, 2b. 4 0 0 2 1 0 Dugan, 1b. 4 1 2 2 3 1 Dugan, e. 3 0 2 3 1 0 S. Alamus. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cullen, e. 1 0 0 0 0 0 Hoyt, p. 2 0 0 0 1 0 Pauchek. 1 0 0 0 0 0 Pauchek, p. 1 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 32 2 5 27 16 3 LINCOLN U TRIS WILDERFORCZ 8-0 Beginning at the first ball in the first round Johnny Baldus won fought Eddie Hulman at the Olympic Ankleshawn Wednesday night, winning a out of ten rounds. That baker boy is no "Him Corbett" for science but he can easily three wallops and keep on throwing them. He was in Baldie all the time and Baldie was flicking back with all the pressure the sailor possesses and his ability to "take 'em". And he took 'em plenty, and yet was on his feet all the time swinging back at Haku in occasional rallies that once upon Johnny ground like a top. A full house saw the bouts. Winning this light gave Rico a host with Young Strickling at Dick Donald's outdoor show about the 2nd. In the semi-whip Johnny Walker won a technical knockout over Eddie Burret when the latter's nose was broken in firing. By virtue of taking four out of six rounds from Jimmy Luna, Benny Marks won a decision in the special feature bout. In a substitute beat Jimmy Fox won three out of four rounds from George McCoy. Bobby Herman beat Cooper Circus in the curtain-raiser. BIG STAKES IN TIA JUANA RACE The eighth running of the Croftest landed at Tia Juana, Mexico, will be worth approximately $100,000 to the winner, according to a recent announcement by Lewis H. Falk, presidents of the Tia Juana Jockey Club. It is one of the largest prize ever awarded in sports on the amount now being held by W. T. Anderson when he entered the hopeful field. With a season of 100 racing days the Tia Juana which is just across the line from San Diego will open its gate Thanksgiving Day, November 25th. The increase in income and wages will be extended to other races. Falk announced, with the Tia Juana Derby, record rider event, on the card, raised $2,000 in added money value from $20,000. Chas. B. Ray First Color- ed Football Captain Lewiston, Me.—Charles B. Ray, Negro baseball star today held the disti- tion of being the first of his race ever elected captain of the football team of Bates College. Ray, now a senior came to Bates from West Charter Pa., and gained a place on the varsity squad in his freshman year. The mile barting freshman was not adopted until the following year. For two years he has been shown unanimously for a place on the "All Maine" college football team. TENNIS CHATTER AMERICAN TENNIS ASSOCIATION CREATORY CONGREATUM WEST LETTLE FEDERATION OF TENNIS CLUBS By: WILLIAM MELLS WATSON Driving a non-stop race at a rate of more than 130 miles an hour, Frank Lockhart, handily took the honors in the 250-mile automobile event at Altoona, Pa., on Sept. 18th. The official time was 2:08:13. Lockhart nursed his motor along for the first fifty miles then stepped on the gas and let her go. The Fregehman Duray made however, the most sensational race of them all. At the end of 150 miles he was forced to the pits by tire trouble. He was then in sixth place. When he came back into the contest he almost literally dew, and finished second. Peter Kreis took third place in early fashion. The highly scorned Black Panther, Harry Wills, pernicious shammer of one time champion Jack Dempsey, and idol of the Colonel Haze, has biped from his throne. And that the same and discomfiture of all who saw in him a sleek, gentleness and gladiator who really was in earnest as a bone hide contender for the lance that crowned the brave of Dempsey so long. In intimate details and the other side of the story were not forthcoming as we go to press but we will stand by our following statements and evidence and hear further. Harry Wills is a "justist." At Ekin's field in Brooklyn, October 12th before 26,000 surprised people Jack Shadley of Forton found Wills unexpectedly with lightning left lab and hurt alike to the body until in despair Wills used all the foolishness as the calendar. And that with all his breaches the members of the N. Y. Commission who have spoiled him and John Phelan who have destroyed the Dempsey-Tanney light for N. Y., rather than back up in his determination that Dempsey fight Wills first. Personally, we have always favored Wills but have never considered him either boxer, yet have never known him to use his holding and hack-handing tactics against a lighter he did not fear. So he must have realized Sharkey was either too young or too generally good for him that he would have to be disqualified on the 13th round. The hunting season is at hand and the oldtimer is getting out the blindschade. Regardless of the care taken of you, when put away for a few months they die and need some attention before the next season's effective use. The grasses or the hay and in them like fall should be wiped away and new oil applied for the next week or so. Reports from Canada, Maine and the other Northern States say the supply of deer moose and bear has never been better since the days of Miles Standish and they anticipate this will be a highly successful season for the nimrods. Drs. Fred Whitman, John Taylor, A. Eagleton and Mr. Leonard Rees, all of Los Angeles spot the past week hunting in the Sangus, mountains range, but they all caught back foes and did not bag a single deer. Investing in street improvements that increase the value of your holdings is sound finance. Vote "YES" on Charter Amendment No. T-A. Mills provides city aid for Major Traffic U. S. FIGURES ON INDUSTRY PARADOXICAL BY: RDEVE GARTZMANN (Oakland and Postal Distributor) Statisticians report that motor car prices are lower. The advertisements of the manufacturers prove that they are lower, yet the Department of Commerce has issued a report in which it is shown that while the total production of motor cars in 1922 was 7 per cent greater than in 1923, the valuation of this production increased 12 per cent. When production increases only 7 per cent and prices increase 12 per cent it looks as if automobile prices had increased, but quite on the contrary they have been materially reduced. The apparent discrepancy in the figures is explained by the fact that Americans in every class are choosing the higher priced models of each respective make. SUPREMACY WANING Formerly the four-cylinder car predominated the production field. Its supremacy is waning. The public prefers sixes, and hence the increased production of sixes as compared to 1923 and hence the larger per unit validation. No more exact, the six cylinder closed car has the call, and it necessarily costs a little more than the open car of the same class. Ten years ago only three out of every 200 cars built were closed. Now 117 out of every 200 are closed cars. American women demand closed cars, and the American women usually get what they want. Feminine influence is the most important factor in motor car sales, and just as it was the women who made it necessary to build more easily handled cars it is the women who are maintaining the demand for closed cars and finer cars, hence the increase of 13 per cent in valuation against a 7 per cent gain in volume. AUGUST PUT 9,790 MORE CARSON ROAD SOUTHERN, CALIFORNIA PIEces UP BIG TOTAL OF SALES WITH L. A. COUN- TY CONTRIBUTING 210 When September began there were 9790 more new motor cars on the highway of Southern California than at the opening of the previous month. That was August's contribution toward maintaining this territory as one of the foremost motoring sections of the world. While Southern California was piling up the 9790 total, Los Angeles added 4410 as its share of the new cars, not including Hollywood where the month's separate registrations were 538. The August total for 198 Angeles County was 7180 new, shining automobiles. Enough Gas? Ab-That's Motorista' Situation The speedometer is a very valuable piece of equipment, but never depend upon its plumbing reading to tell when the engine is ready for inking. Ishing it requires the only indication of gas consumption. All the "miles" the engine has are never recorded, nor the knobs of the carburetor or setting. Also there is an advantage to be considered. "Do not forget the gas tank gauge when it is necessary to turn over the gas engine. But that if it is not properly filled, look into the tank through the filler pipe when possible." WELL FOLKS! It looks as though those that have not taken a food advice and acquired a ear are going to be sorry are long if Uncle Sam's word/counts for anything. Yes, sir ree! Cars are going to take the upward grade in price anyway. Of course if you can't afford a car don't get one but, if you can or do need one better get in touch with some of the salesmen on the avenue and make arrangements before the rush. Automobile may decide that they have as much right to higher values as individuals have to increased salaries. Mrs. Jack Clayborn is again traversing the city thero ghafares in her loo sedan after stinging Philadelphia and Chicago and the East in general. No place like Los Angeles, she reports, outside of Heaven. x-xx-x The Missionary Department of 8th and Towne Ave. had an automobile contributed to them that they might cover more ground. x-xx-x Clarence Jones of Pasadena drove his Buck over to our city the other day for exercise. Generally he doesn't believe his car should associate with the auto family of our city. x-xx-x Mr. Raymond Clark has moved bag and baggage to Pasadena. Traffic congestion is slightly relieved as he took his two handsome cars with him. Mr. Palmer who conducts the Cosmopolitan School of Commerce which equips our young folks with a business education while sairing himself after business hours recently had the misfortune to break the backbone of his Ford motor. It is in Hawkins' Sanitarium slowly recovering while Mr. Palmer and wife are patronizing the yellow car line taxi. x—xx—x Our good friend Dixon who conducts a foot transportation line between the Taxi and the Pullman Sleeper at the S. P. overhauled his Oldsmobile recently and had enough parts left over to build another car. However as the car would not run he was forced to employ a mechanic to put the parts left over in place. She is now hitting on all six. Dixon says never again. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pearl spent Sunday in Elsinore. They were accompanied by their Locomobile. Dr. E. B. Lewis is an Auburn booster. His Auburn roadster speaks for itself. x-xx-x Dr. Liddell claims he killed two bucks. We are satisfied the Dr. is hare, says Ed. Hawkins, but proof is lacking as regards the killing of two deer. However, he has yet time to produce the evidence. X-XX-X The Board of Directors of Golden State recently held their monthly meeting, following which four of 'em suddenly disappeared in the Secretary-Treasurer's car. We wander. X-XX-X If you want to know about the merits of a Franklin, ask Dr. Diggs and Dr. Cooley; they say it's the only car built. x—xx—x Mrs. J. Stanley of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dorsay on last Saturday night to a theatre party and chinese supper. The event was chaperoned by the Wilson's Packard-Six. The California Chauffeur Club is giving a big Nite at Anaheim on Monday night. It is expected every chauffeur in town will be out in addition to hundreds of their friends and associates. Corinne Jackson and her Black Bottom Reva will headline the affair. Harry Williams, Jack McQuire and Bob Hendrick are the three chauffeurs to whom is entrusted the success of the affair. On with the dance! Many cars are fitted with a battery ignition system in which the distributor arm is removable. By removing this arm the car owner makes stealing his vehicle possible only by towing it away or by fitting another distributor arm. The arm may be removed simply by unclasping the distributor cover to which the wires are attached. It usually happens that there is only one way in which this arm will fit, so there need be no worry about replacing it. SLIPPING EXPLAINED When the gears acquire the habit of slipping back into neutral from high or second, the trouble is due to the shifter forks. If they are worn the gears will not always be fully engaged, and where there is considerable strain or vibration (as in climbing a steep hill in second) it will be necessary to hold the shift lever in the desired position. Misalignment of the forks will often cause the gears to slip back to neutral from any position, particularly annoying in the case of slippage from high to neutral when descending grades. I The trouble is confined to the latter and is slight it can often be prevented by avoiding sudden applikation of the clutch and by gentle handling of the clutch. BATTERY LIFE AIDED Battery life is largely dependent upon the absence of extreme discharging and charging. The more extreme these processes, the more chemical action is forced upon the battery and quicker its plates go to pieces. The life of a battery, therefore, can be lengthened by making starting easier. To do this it is necessary to use good gas, oil of the right consistency and to have the battery fully charged. If it is fully charged it will not have to work so hard, for fully charged it will give the engine a liveller spin and increase compression. Furthermore, nothing is to be gained by having the battery forced to a quick charge. CARE OF TIRES Tires should be watched to detect surface cuts and incarations and these should be repaired promptly. When rubber is goured out of the tread, leaving deep reddened cavities, clean the edges and interior if the opening to its full depth with gasoline. Be very careful that all dirt and other foreign matter are removed. A small stiff brush or spinner of wood covered with waste or cloth may be used. After the gasoline has evaporated and the cut is absolutely clean, coat its walls with cement and let it dry. BAD FOR YILTCH Autoists of yore steered with a broomhandle and cranked with a prayer. The friendly motor was under the seat and drivers had a warm spot for it. x-xx-x Passengers entered through a tradesman's entrance in the rear. They usually exited over and above. Thanks To Auto By: OSCAR H. FERNBACH How well know the days of old When trolley, kings the public told Who didn't like their cars or tracks Could promptly go to—Halfax! But, lo! a plops change of thought The bensing buggy's reign has wrought! The chastening power's strong, I ween Of-Lizzie and of Limousine! The potent lash no more they wield— With all the grace of Chesterfield A maze campaign for fares they wage; As kills for public patronage. Well to the point you needn't hark— My object's merely to remark What miracles beneath the sun The rubber-tired boat has done! Life is uncertain. Sister Fate Ain't careful whom she takes. James might be with us if he'd been More careful of his brakes. English Newspaper Comments On American Mobian The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received a clipping from the Western Press, of British, English, commenting on American laissez-faire, in which occur the following sentences: "The Negro question in the United States is undoubtedly at the root of much of the violence and intimidation that is practiced there. We in Europe can show nothing to match the desperation of a mob that still tears a Negro to pieces or burns him alive for his crimes. It is an odd illustration of the difference between theory and practice in the United States that thousands of men who nominally possess full political rights dare not exercise them for fear of inviting the vengeance of their fellow citizens." Vote for Charter Amendment No. 7-A which will reduce assessments on major traffic opening and widening projects. HIGH SCHOOL The LAW DEPARTMENT of the Palm Beach County High School announces that the enrollment for the fall semester in the Law Division is the largest in its history. To date the enrollment in this department in 585. Forty-two classes in Law are being conducted, including the following branches: Elementary Law, Contracts, Forta, Agency, Personal Property, Criminal Law, Partnership, Correspondence Law, Law Law, Dumemale Relations, Negotiable Law, Bonds and Mortgages, Code Plading, Evidence, Preparation of Legal Papers, etc. etc. Students wishing to enroll in any of the classes in Law must do before October 20th, 1928, as no credit can be given for the work of students enrolling later than this date. All instructors are practicing attorneys. There are no tuition charges. For registration apply in Room 255, between 6:30 and 9:00 P. M., Polytechnic Evening High School, Washington and Hope streets. ```markdown ``` Day and Night Service 121 Central Ave. R. W. JOHNSON TAXI Phone: 131m 1200 SPELLMAN'S TAXI —Taxi— THE ELITE TAXI Night & Day Courteous Service and Reasonable Prices at all times; If otherwise report to management and same will be adjusted. WE. 4000 WE. 4000 1204 East 121m St. JOHNIE JOHNSON LINCOLN AND FORD Salesman Phones: HOLLY 2906 IMM. 4870 Are You In Need Of Money? If your mortgage is due and you wish to have it renewed I can serve you. If the monthly payments on the property you are buying are high I can help to lower them for you. If you want to build, or add to the present improvement mortgage; price $6800.00; $1000.00 Cash. 5-room and 4-room houses, East 42nd St., $50000.00; $500.00 Cash. Vacant lot West Side, near Vermont $1700.00; $500.00 Cash. See us for other good values, we have them in desirable locations. REAL ESTATE - FIRE INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC CITY BROTHERS If it's a home that you want—SEE US. We specialize in residential property. We have a few places that can be handled with as little as $400.00 down. A UPTON'S WATERPARK Chase L. Walters LSO ANGELS MAIDS GET UNION PACIFIC DE-LUXE TRAIN The Los Angeles Maids are gladly happy and grateful over the news that they have been awarded the crack Union Pacific De Luxe train which will make it a initial trip on November 14th to Chicago. They say good things come to those who wait and that it never fails but what it pours, so in addition to getting the De Luxe, they will also be the operation of the new Gold Coast Limited as an Odgen. It will take at least five Maids to operate the Gold Coast and twelve for the De Luxe, which of course will assure the Maids who have been running extra all summer a regular line. It has been rumored that the regular Maids now operating the Los Angeles Limited will have charge of the De Luxe and the extra girls the Gold Coast to Odgen; the De Luxe crew will go through to the Maids as before. This is rather a pleasant surprise to all the Maids as for a while they were in doubt as to whether they would get the De Luxe and were continually encouraged and urged by the Railroad Clatter to put up a fight for this train, which in all probability would have been given to Chicago Maids, if no effort had not been manifested by the Maids of this district. Mr. Shores has been continually in touch with the Chicago office for the Los Angeles Maids, and it is to be hoped that they will show their appreciation by rendering a brand of service which has already brought forth much favorable comment from the traveling public. You have already become famous in transcontinental service, on November 14th you will be put to a much greater test than you were before; prove yourselves worthy by hitting the ball and keeping down complaints—you are now in possession of the hen that lays the golden eggs, it is up to you to make him lay by feeding him with courtesy and SERVICE. LOS ANGELES PORTERS TO OP ERATE GOLD COAST LIMITED The Los Angeles Porters now on the extra board, which number about seventy or seventy-five will be glad to hear that the alarming prospect of laying liair part of the winter, will be somewhat alayed by the awarding of the Gold Coast Limited district. The operation of this train will take about twenty men and will relieve the now greatly conjected extra board to the degree. The Gold Coast Limited will create over the Union Pacific to Chicago on the Los Angeles Limited's former time, as ready boys and change your B. V. D's, the weather in Chicago in the winter time will not agree with them. DIRECTOR R. 1. WILLIAMS HOLDS MEETINGS Last week on the 5th and 6th, Director R. L. Williams spoke at the S. P. yards to the porters of local No. 1 on matters pertaining to the P. P. B.A.; he left for El Paso immediately after the last meeting to address the local in that city. AT THE BRNOX HOTEL Those at the Bronx this week are: S. Stanley; J. Parrish; S. Taylor; E. Spearman; Chicago; J. W. Glover; Chicago; Aubrey G. Smith; Denver; H. H. Jones; Chicago; J. D. Granville; Omaha; L. R. all, Minneapolis; Chas. Cortwright; W. McGee, Denver. S. A. HOPGOD DECLINES TO RUN AS CANDIDATE TO P. P. B. A. Mr. S. A. Hopgood, although winning over his hearset high competitor by a majority of 89 votes in the primary election, has refused to run in the finals on the grounds that he was not nominated at the first open meeting along with the other nominated candidates, and further that it was unanimously agreed upon in his presence to support Mr. T. A. Simms, and that even though he was nominated at another meeting, it was done by an entirely different group than those present at the first meeting held and unknown to himself and other nominated candidates; thus, in his estimation, casting an arm light upon the method of nominating him, and that in fairness to himself and other candidates nominated he sees fit to publicly decline. This leaves the race in the finals between the next highest candidates which are T. A. Simms and C. H. Lawy; their names will go on the final ballot on the 15th of the month the battle will again be renewed for the Grand Delegates seat in the result of the primary election: C. H. Lawy, 11; T. A. Simms, 9; total 196 votes; the Chairman—C. H. Lawy, 161; C. A. Crain, 8; S. A. Hopgood, 7 total, 17; Secretary—C. A. Crain, 150; J. L. Barnett, 16; H. E. Washington, 7 total, 178; Treasurer—J. L. Barnett, 162; S. A. Hopgood, 10; J. P. Armstrong, 5 total, 179; Delegate—S. A. Hopgood, 14; T. A. Simms, 52; C. H. Lawy, 14 total, 200; Governance Com. M. K. Bradley, 117; J. T. Ambrose, 119; S. A. Hopgood, 127 total, 476. Be sure and see your ballot in the finals. Information Com. S. H. Burnett, J. L. Bradley, 9 Scares PILLOW BILLS The Smith Fe is coming out a new style billet for the person who will operate the machine in the Delegates Table for the Chief in the new office on the university campus. The Smith have come and gone and we have begun to see the richier than having millions of our Now comes the drama between Shaffield, Kadoloh and Mrs. Jacobs. Shaffield knees on the door of Mrs. Jacobs home and grabs her. EVERY TUR, calls in and bumps up 6 girls and 8 bottles of the vodka, luck. Mrs. Jacobs told the judge that beer belonged to George Washington a Pullman Porter, he always has to keep two bottles on ice for the him while he has away on his run, to Chicago. These boys work to keep on the train they come in totally exhausted, if they didn't have their cold bottle of beer waiting for them, they couldn't stand the trip. We heartily agree with Mrs. Jacobs, RWT that was 1985 and '98 when there was no Shaffield or Kadoloh, nobody the lady is some tih to Rip Van Winkle, but we glory in her quirk. Well folks, they are coming so fast that I have to number them. Last week we were roughed over by E. L. Arnaud announcing a new born baby in the family and now, not to be outdone comes the starling news that a daughter was born to Mrs. J. A. Wortham, and mother and daughter are both diving wall C. L. Arnaud and J. A. Wortham congratulations. E. L. Arnaud says his baby has has learned to talk already. He now says, give me, just as plain. LIBERTY CLUB GIVES DINNEB The Liberty Club gave a dinner at the Chatham Town which was one of the leading social events of the week. Many Fullman Posters and their wives were present and danced to the strain of an orchestra composed of West Side talent under the supervision of Prof. Spiken. Some of the guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ambrose; Mr. and Mrs. L. Thropay, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wortham; Mr. and Mrs. F. Jasper, Mr. and Mrs. C. Nether and numerous others about sixty couples in all. The high light of the evening was the graceful foot-shaking of Mr. J. T. Ambrose. SOUTHERN PACIFIC AND RED CAPS The Jaxland hounds of the S. P. and U. P. seem to be Ovid Scott and Louis Edward Love. We have at last discovered another Sheik to take the place of R. Burns who held the honeys so long—"Why S. T. Phillips of course" Girls! he just won't behave. What has long been considered a crack crew and a crack crew is now on the verge of being broken up. The crew is as follows and operates the "Lark" between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. They say that you should always put age before beauty, so we will have to start off with Holand Wake, Douglas De Vaughn; Ed. Lewis the famous batio picker; R. Burns, former shiild; S. T. Phillips, present sheila and Lonnie Stubbionfield. When this Tandis crew was interviewed by the writer they were sad and down-hearted over a rumor that they were going to operate the crew through to Frisco. For some reason on other which is a little too deep for the writer to undertake to explain, Santa Babara seems to have won a warm spot in the hearts of the boys' ranches. Well, I don't know, it's too deep for me. W. S. Newby lost his mother-in-law and his wife Mrs. Newby, has gone to Denver to attend the funeral. Pete Sullivan is much grieved over the loss of his baby girl. J. Gray Christened his baby last week and is all smiles now. They are battling a hundred per cent cancer. F. Cook, C. Farrar and Red Brown. Following are the heavy 3 way 9—Glover, Palmer and Gus Conway—lots of new entries in the lineup. Address all railroad news to Chas. L. Upton, 2190 W. 30th St. Every section of Los Angeles will be benefited through the opening and widening of Major Traffic streets, with the passage of Charter Amendment No. 7-A on the city ballot at the November 2 election, according to David R. Faries, executive vice-chairman of the Major Highways Committee of the Traffic Commission. Mr. Faries said that the charter amendment will provide money to pay the city's share of some 28 projects all included in the Major Traffic Street Withur Tookwald presents America's Foremost Colored Musical Show Struth Sam Alabama MOST BEAUTIFUL CREOLE CHORUS AND ENSEMBLE EVER STAGED! Plan. In this way, he said, street improvement assessments will be reduced, as the city will accept some of the burden that otherwise would fall on the property owners. "Traffic congestion is now the most serious problem facing Los Angeles. With the tremendous growth of the city comes a corresponding increase in the number of automobiles. Within five or six years we may see two machines on the road where there is one now. "If we do not provide room for these machines, what will happen? People simply will not be able to use their cars to advantage. They will either have to leave their cars home, or experience a continuous traffic jam. "Two years ago Los Angeles voters were forewarned enough to approve the Major Traffic Street Plan, calling for a definite scientific program for the widening and opening of traffic arteries. "This plan must be continued. We cannot expect the property owners to pay all of the cost, as the general public, too, is greatly benefited. The only fair way is to provide funds so the city can pay its share. This will be done with the passage of Charter Amendment No. 7-A. "Projects included in the second unit have been recommended so that every portion of the city will get traffic relief, Venice, San Fernando Valley, the arbor, Hollenbeck Heights—all will participate in the benefits." "Vote YES" on Charter Amendment No. 7-A. Remember, better streets are an investment that increases property values, and prepare for the future development and prosperity of the city." 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