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Holiday Edition, 1927 Los Angeles County In Greetings To The World 1879 Volume 41 Los Ang Anthony Herman Gerard Fokker AIRPLANE DESIGNER, INVENTOR, MANUFACTURER One of the pioneers of the airplane industry, Mr. Fokker, whose interest in airplanes and flying dates back to his boyhood days, has made many and highly valuable contributions to the development of flying and flying machines. A designer of great originality and daring, an inventor of extraordinary technical skill and vision, and possessing unshakable faith in the present and future possibilities of aviation, he turned, very early in his career, his attention to the most practical application of his many The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale aerial view of a cityscape with numerous buildings and roads. planes on a large scale for commercial purposes. In this field he has become one of the leading figures, both in Europe and in the United States, while Fokker airplanes have become known the world over for their many marvelous achievements, their unusual safety and durability and the impressive total of flights made, miles covered and passengers and freight carried, safely, swiftly and regularly. To enumerate in detail all that has been accomplished by Mr. Fokker and by Fokker aircraft or to give a complete list of the contests won and the records established by them, would mean little less than to write a history of aviation during the last decade and a half. Anthony Herman Gerard Fokker was born, April 6, 1890, at Kediri, a town on the island of Java, a colony of the Netherlands in the Malay Archipelago, a son of Herman and Anna (Diemont) Fokker. His father was a wealthy owner of coffee plantations in Java and, in 1896, retired with his family to his residence at Harlem, Holland, where he continued to make his home to the time of his death in 1925. There Mr. Fokker attended school, but at an early age his intense interest in mechanics put a stop to his formal education. However, his unusual keen mind permitted him to take this step without the harmful results which would have been apt to occur in the case of a more ordinary and less talented boy. With the greatest interest and a truly remarkable grasp for one of his tender age he followed the early experiments in aviation of the Wright Brothers and the French inventors of that period, and by deep study and continuous tests of designs, which he had fabricated from his own plans, he was able to perfect model airplanes possessing unique qualities of automatic stability. His first airplane, constructed in 1911, almost entirely with his own hands, and on which he taught himself to fly, created a great sensation and won the Russian Military Competition held at St. Petersburg in 1919. A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE LOS ANGELES HARBOR pension field at St. Petersburg in 1912. This and other demonstrations of the superior quality brought him a number of orders and, undismay financial difficulties which faced him, he then a manufacture of airplanes on a commercial basis he has been engaged in this field since then, all own business and with a success that even Mr have considered fanciful at the time of his entry about this time his airplane made a remarkable The Hague, which stimulated the interest of the but his home Government, not then realizing the of airplanes, gave him no encouragement. Du London in 1912 he offered his machines to the there, too, he found no support. Shortly afterment made a three-year contract with Mr. and other demonstrations of the superior qualities of this machine brought him a number of orders and, undismayed by the technical and financial difficulties which faced him, he then and there began the manufacture of airplanes on a commercial basis. Without interruption he has been engaged in this field since then, always at the head of his own business and with a success that even Mr. Fokker himself might have considered fanciful at the time of his entrance into business. At about this time his airplane made a remarkable flight from Berlin to The Hague, which stimulated the interest of the German Government, but his home Government, not then realizing the potential importance of airplanes, gave him no encouragement. During the Aero Show at London in 1912 he offered his machines to the British Government, but there, too, he found no support. Shortly afterwards the German Government made a three-year contract with Mr. Fokker for the instruction of military pupils, and a school was established at Schworin, which later became famous. With this contract his business was placed on a paying basis and during the World War it developed enormously. As the exploits of the Fokker planes, used by the German armies, increased in number and audacity, Mr. Fokker's fame spread to every corner of the world. It was during this period that he invented a synchronizing gear, making it possible to shoot with machine guns between revolving propeller blades, and he manufactured 42,000 of these for the German armies. Since then the basic principle of this remarkable invention of Mr. Fokker has been employed on the airplanes of the armies and navies of practically all countries. In spite of his commercial connection with the German Government during the World War, he resisted all efforts to force him to accept German nationality and retained his allegiance to his native country. The armistice and the revolution in Germany threatened for a time to destroy all the results of Mr. Fokker's work. (Continued on Page Two) 1927 Number 29 The World OUR GREAT LOS ANGELES HARBOR BAC HAS BRIGHT AND PROSEROUS FUTURE IN THE PACIFIC COAST Los Angeles Harbor has had another prosperous and encouraging year, and the harbor has proven to be the city's greatest asset. The years roll by; Los Angeles Harbor keeps up its healthy growth, and after a careful analysis of Pacific Coast statistics, you can readily see why a well known Eastern writer called Los Angeles Harbor the Greatest Seaport of the West. Every year more shippers in the port's territory realize the economy in shipping through our port. It was about a year after the grimest was GIANT FOKKER AIR SHIP—HARBINGER OF UNTOLD GREATNESS signed before the actual growth of the harbor's business began. There was a phenomenal growth of Los Angeles shipping beginning about January, 1920. There has never in the commercial history of the world been anything like this tremendous increase in tonnage. One of the principal reasons for the great increase is due to the port's large territory which includes Southern California and seven productive western states, some of the most prosperous and productive states in the Union. In the year of 1542, just seventy-eights years before the landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock, Cabrillo, a valiant Spanish navigator, sailed in to an unknown harbor on the Pacific Coast of North America. He called it "Bahia de los Fumos" (the Bay of Smokes) because of the clouds of smoke which overhung the hills. The Indians who inhabited the region in great numbers gazed for the first time upon Caucasian faces. In November, 1602, another Spaniard, under orders from the King of Spain, landed in the Bay of Smokes and renamed it "Ensenada de San Anres" (Port of Saint Andrew). The maps so recorded it and so the cosmographer, Cabera Bueno, compiling a chart of the California Coast from the reckonings of Viscaino, unraveled a tangle in the Saint's name. November 29, in the Catholic calendar, is sacred to Saint Peter, the Bishop of Alexandria, rather than to Saints-Andrew. So the name was changed and until 1910 this seaport was known as San Pedro, and today San Pedro is a principal part of Los Angeles Harbor, and is known throughout the world as the port of the great City of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles was founded by the mission padres in the eighteenth century twenty-five miles from San Pedro Bay, which location, as history points out, was selected because of its desirable climate and accessibility to fresh water. A great number of ranches were developed and missions were built through the Southland. The reason for selecting San Pedro for the city's port is best explained in the report Port of Los Angeles vs. San Pedro" at the publices, December, 1896, wherein the Board of Govre trying to locate a deep water harbor in Southchoice was between Santa Monica or the Port of Pedro. Captain Polhamus, in the testimony said: padres came to this coast they settled in the best there the water was plentiful and good. Everymade the best selections in the country. Their the shore just as the padres did the land, to find ling. At Santa Barbara and San Diego, there was missions. At Los Angeles and San Gabriel, quite sea. The nearest point on Santa Monica Bay to curteen miles. San Pedro is twenty-six miles, but eight (the first ten miles of it over a rough road) of Oral Testimony "Port of Los Angeles vs. San Pedro" at the public hearings in Los Angeles, December, 1896, wherein the Board of Government Engineers were trying to locate a deep water harbor in Southern California and the choice was between Santa Monica or the Port of Los Angeles and San Pedro. Captain Polhamus, in the testimony said: "When the old mission padres came to this coast they settled in the best valleys in the state, where the water was plentiful and good. Everybody today claims they made the best selections in the country. Their old navigators hunted the shore just as the padres did the land, to find the best places for landing. At Santa Barbara and San Diego, there was a landing close to the missions. At Los Angeles and San Gabriel, quite a distance from the sea. The nearest point on Santa Monica Bay to Los Angeles is about fourteen miles. San Pedro is twenty-six miles, but they dragged their freight (the first ten miles of it over a rough road) twenty-six miles from San Pedro to Los Angeles." (Continued on Page Two) The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a close-up of a person's hand holding a document. THE WM. G. BONELLI President of The City Council CITY CONTROLLER'S OFFICE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT IN THE CITY For the interest and information of the readers of the "California Eagle," City Controller, John S. Myers, furnishes the following: While not go widely known or much talked about as some other and in some cases less important offices, the office City Controller beyond question not only is well understood is of outstanding benefit and importance to the tax-payer. The public at large for lack of opportunity has not the acquaintance and in- JOHN S. MYERS City Controller formation with this office as some others, due to the fact it does not collect money which requires great numbers of people to personally appear at other offices to make payments for taxes, licenses, street improvements, etc. The Controller's Office in fact collects practically no money whatever—only a few small fees for filling judgments, attachments, etc. In a larger sense the most outstanding function of the office is to protect and conserve the interest of the tax-payer and in so far as possible to prevent unauthorized, illegal or unlawful payments. Vast sums of money are required to conduct the city government and to pay for its many pressing and greatly needed improvements, some of which work a hardship in occasional instances and in others due to possible irregularity or proper administration there doubtless at times occurs some waste. These instances establish in the mind of the public that such cases are numerous, but the percentage comparison with the whole is usually very small. In instances where these conditions exist, it may be wondered why the City Controller does not step in and stop it. The explanation is that the preliminary steps, contracts and execution of public improvements are administered by the Board and Commission, whose awards and contracts usually have had the approval of the City Attorney's Office, and unless the city Controller when the bills for payment come to him, is unable to discover some irregularity or illegality, it is clearly his duty to "O.K." and pay the same. As stated above the fact that the public at large does not find it necessary to actually come to the Controller's Office, it is patent that they should not have an intimate acquaintance with and not more than a general knowledge of the office. Of course, all people dealing with the City and receiving checks from it are familiar with its functions; but the larger number who call or have better knowledge of the office in several thousands of city employees, although a great many are not required to come but have their pay checks declined personally by their foreman. The City Charter sets out in considerable detail the principal duties of the Controller, among which are that he shall be the Auditor and General Accountant of the City and shall have general supervision over the accounts of all officers, Boards. Page----Ten ```markdown ``` and employees, who have anything to do with the receiving, collection or disbursement or city money. The Controller's Office does not do all of the bookkeeping of the City for the reason that the Charter provides that certain Departments shall have an Accounting Division, presided over by an accounting officer. The various Departments, however, render reports to the Controller's Office through and by which the Controller receives and maintains in his office in boiled-down form a digest of all of the financial affairs and accounts of the City. The Charter empowers the Controller to supervise and where necessary prescribe the forms of accounts to be kept in the several Departments. In this connection he has a staff of accountants, who at intervals go into and make audits and examination of the books and accounts of each separate Department, of which a very comprehensive and detailed Report is submitted to the Controller through his Chief Accountant. The operations of the City are of such magnitude that it is possible only to make such examinations two or three times year, as the volume of some Department business in total is great as the selves. This work selves. This work large sums of money in a new method large sums of money in a new method has been recently installed and operated by the City Prosecutor's Office, requiring an Accountant from the Controller's Office to be stationed there to check the receipts from that source, which it appears will amount to tens-of-thousands of dollars per month. The matter and method of public moneys being paid into the City Treasury is significant in this respect that not a dollar (excepting street bond assessments) may be paid into the Treasure's Office without the person or officer first appearing at the Controller's Office and receiving from If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE UNITED STATES City Government Of Los Angeles THESE ARE THEY who hold the reins of our City Government in the hollow of their hands, and who are proving their worth, and stand out as a sane and well balanced administration. His honor, Mayor Geo E. Cryer, has ever been one of the features in the holiday issue of the "Soaring Eagle" since his long incumbency as chief executive of this city. No matter how strong the tempestuous sea of political waters would roll, he has ever been faithful and on good terms. President of the City Council, the Hon. Wm. Bonelli, while a new man in the Council, has endeared himself with his fellow councilmen and the people at large. His constant vigilance for the interest of all the people and his thorough democratic spirit have caught the fancy of the people and gained for him their confidence and esteem. The Hon. Jesse Stephens, City Attorney, retains his great popularity and stands out as one of the greatest city officials which has ever held the exacting position. He has truly represented the people of all classes without fear or favor, and contended surely for the things which mean a real and lasting progress. We appreciate very much the courtesy of the present City Council which very graciously gave of its time for the photographer of the "Soaring Eagle" to take a picture on last Friday. We also appreciate the broad gauged spirit of the present City Council, both collectively and individually, and predicted for the present Council a most splendid record of achievement. We are pleased to comply with the request of all of the above officias which we have named, and the entire Council as follows: Charles H. Randall; Arthur Alber; Ernest L. Webster; Wm. H. Hughes; Virgil A. Martin; L. R. Rice-Wray; Howard H. Davis, Frank L. Shaw; W. J. Sanborn; E. Snapper Ingram; Pierson M. Hall; ouglas E. Foster; Carl I. Jacobson; Wm. G. Bonelli; Chas. J. Colden. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN CITY COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES IN SESSION him an Order to Deposit, directed to the Treasurer, stating the amount and fund to which the money shall be credited, first having been made out and presented by the Payee to the Treasurer's Office. This enables vigilance for the interest of all the people and his thorough democratic spirit have caught the fancy of the people and gained for him their confidence and esteem. The Hon. Jesse Stephens, City Attorney, retains his great popularity and stands out as one of the greatest city officials which has ever held the exacting position. He has truly represented the people of all classes without fear or favor, and contended surely for the things which mean a real and lasting progress. GEO. E. CRYER Mayor of Los Angeles the Controller to make a definite charge against the Treasurer for each specific deposit made in his office. At the end of each day a copy from the Treasurer's Office together with a clerk in the Controller's Office re- concile the day's business to the end that the Controller's books at all times show the amount of money that should be in the City Treasury. In this connection another function of the Controller's Office is that about every M. H. JESSE STEPHENS City Attorney thirty days without previous notice to the Treasurer, two or three representatives from the Controller's Dept. enter the Treasury at the opening of business and proceed to count the actual money in that office together with all evidences of mones deposited or loans to banks for the purpose of verification with figures shown in the Controller's Office. The last count was on December first, and showed the total amount in the office loaned according to law to various banks, deposited in New York banks for the purpose of paying Interest and Sinking Fund payments due on city bonds to be $37,264,680.22. This actually is a vast amount of money and it might easily be concluded that the City had more money than it knows what to do with, but as a matter of fact every dollar thereof is set up specifically for and objected to its appropriated for certain purposes and from time to time will be used for that specific purpose. The above amount agreed to a penny with the figures in the books of the Controller's Office. In this connection it is of interest to note that more than thirty millions of this sum is in the form of loans to banks, which pay 35% in interest. These loans are all secured according to law by deposit in the Treasurer's Office of government bonds and other legal securities in value 10% in excess of the amount of the loan. These securities are also from time to time verified by the Controller. The inside workings of the Con 65 troller's Office are concerned very largely with the careful audit and examination of all of the bills owed by the city, which are put in vouchers to each of the several departments, to which the effect of the invoices and requisitions issued prior to purchases. When the vouchers are completed they are forwarded to the Controller's Office and after careful examination by various clerks if found correct are given final approval by the Controller, and checks are then either mailed to the payee or delivered by the Pay-master when called for. Vouchers that are found to be questionable are given most careful investigation; sometimes turned over to the special Inspector of the office for outside investigation. If serious questions arise or the Controller is convinced that the bill is questionable, should not be paid, he must proves the same and sends it to the City Council. If the Council concurs in his action the bill is ordered cancelled and filed. However, the Council is empowered by the Charter, if they disagree with the Controller to approve the questionable demand "not withstanding the objections of the Controller." Of a similar character, which involves a great deal of work is the examination of payrolls and, paychecks for the thousands of city employees, all of whom are paid semi-monthly, except several hundred laborers who are paid weekly. These payments are all by check on the City Treasurer's Office and are carefully verified by the Controller. The Controller's Office maintains an Addressgraph Department, the first of which in the City Government was inaugurated by Controller Myers several years ago. In this Department payrolls and paychecks are printed for the other departments (said payrolls are supported by daily time records in the respective department); after which they are approved by the proper beads and returned to the Controller's Office for final audit. This has resulted in a vast saving of time and typing over the former method. Another feature of importance, is the Inspection Department presided over by a capable expert, whose duties are of a general character. He prepares and keeps records and inventories of all city properties, including lands, equipment of fire stations, police stations, Engineering Department, furniture and furnishings of all departments, etc. Besides this work, carried out by Mr. J. K Hawk, Chief Inspector, who was a man of wide experience in business affairs, he has rendered the City valuable service in the matter of purchasing, as a plain-clothes man, the numerous sites for Police and Fire Stations in recent years, by which the City has been saved tens of thousands of dollars, which could not have been on the open, as then the prices would have been much higher, if it had been known that the City was the real purchaser. (*) The last Inventory recently completed by Mr. J. K. Hawk showed the value of city lands, buildings, equipment, etc., to be $262,398,349.00, which is $12,000,000.00 greater than the previous year. Much more might be said concerning important features of the Controller's Office, but I call special attention to one, which is practically unknown to the public, inasmuch as its work is carried on exclusively in he office of the County Assessor, County Tax Collector and County Auditor. This is a unit of Tax Audit Experts, under the supervision of Mr. U. Rosenthal, Deputy Controller, who audit reports or collection of city taxes, which the County Officials collect for our City. The accounting of this immense course of revenue amounts during the year to about $29,000,000.00, wear and oTnore bf&ttm ogobiln f.m.a. Driving in the car tracks means more wear and tear on tires, according to the Service Department of the National Automobile Club. --- Xmas Edition THE SOLDIERS IN THE FIELD JAMES Chief c POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT JAMES E. DAVIS Chief of Police THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE YEAR 1927 Those occupying positions or leadership in the Los Angeles Police Department sincerely desire that protective service of the most effective type shall be afforded all good citizens. They believe that the highest standards of police service can only be obtained through securing and maintaining the right kind of relationship between the police and the public. They therefore welcome every opportunity to make the acquaintance of that public, individually and collectively. They believe that when od citizens in sufficient numbers do become personally acquainted with their police administrators, and when they get, straight from the shoulder, all the facts about their police department, its powers, duties, personnel equipment, accomplishments and problems that they grow in a friendliness and an understanding that will bear fruit in a fine type of co-operative action. Their knowledge of the character and the methods of operation of crooks, criminals and vice profiteers makes them certain that such dangerous enemies of organized society will shun a city in which the officers of the law have the confidence, the friendship and the active assistance of the citizens. There is here given a very brief word picture of that group of uniformed friends and guardians of the public known as the Los Angeles Police Department. PERSONNEL The personnel of the Los Angeles Police Department at the present time consists of a Chief, an Assistant Chief 2 Deputy Chiefs, 16 Captains of the uniformed rank and 14 Captains of Detectives, 32 uniformed and 116 detective lieutenants, 141 sergeants, 1933 sworn policemen, 20 policewomen, 72 who hold positions designated by special civil service codes, and 170 civilian employees. This gives Los Angeles a police man-power of but five police per square mile or territory to be patrol- --- Xmas Edition PERSONNEL ed. The average for six of the other largest cities in the United States is 27 police per square mile. New York has 43, Boston 42, Chicago 23, Cleveland 20, etc. Police personnel is selected by the city's Civil Service Commission. Applicants are required to take an examination course, of a written test and a physical examination. Those making the required qualification grade are then placed on an eligible list. When there is a vacancy in the Police Department the Chief must fill it by appointing one of those in the proper place on this eligible list. The higher positions in the Department are filled by promotions from the ranks, made on the basis of standing in civil service examinations held for that purpose. Efforts of recent years to raise qualification standards and to build up a concept of police work as a profession are beginning to bear fruit. Young men of ambition, with an intellectual interest in the professional aspects of police service, are now found in increasing numbers among the applicants. All new recruits should be put through a vigorous course of training in police duties before being assigned to active duty. For some months the Los Angeles Police Department put all new men through a 90-day training course. The curriculum covered sixty-five subjects, most important of which were the criminal laws of the state and ordinances of the city, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, criminal psychology, methods of criminals, first aid, military drill, calisthenics and revolver shooting. The faculty teaching the above subjects included one captain and three sergeants of police, assisted by Judges, prosecuting attorneys, attorneys engaged in criminal practice, doctors, nurses, and several of the Police Division Commanders. This police school enrolled various classes 945 student officers. Of this number 744 were graduated, 201 were eliminated as unit for various reasons. The school was a great success and its fame traveled far. Inquiries poured in from all over the United States and from some foreign countries asking for advice on the problems or schooling officers in scientific methods of dealing with police problems. Unfortunately this training had to be continued and the image was available. And the image's skipped magic If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened AIRCRAFT THE FAMOUS DRILL TEAM OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT power made it seem impracticable to keep large classes in training. The present police administration is seeking to devise ways and means to reopen the school, believing that the increases of efficiency in the trained officer and the weding out of expensive unfit material will more than compensate the city in cold costs, leaving quality of service out of consideration. ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION The Los Angeles City Charter provides that certain city departments shall be created for the purpose of carrying on the city's business. One of these is the Police Department. It shall be governed, the Charter provides, by the Board of Police Commissioners, consisting of five members, each appointed by the Mayor for a term of five years. The Commissioners receive no pay save an attendance fee for each official Board meeting. The Mayor's action is "subject in both appointment and removal to the approval of the Council by a majority vote." Under the terms of the Charter the Board of Police Commissioners has "power to supervise, control, regulate and manage" the Police Department, and "enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations therefor." They appoint and remove the Chief of Police The Charter directs that the chief shall administer the affairs of the Police Department as its chief administrative officer, "subject to the provisions of this charter, the rules of the department and the instructions of his board." The task of the Chief of Police of Los Angeles consists in organizing, planning and directing the daily activities of some 2348 sworn police and 170 civilian employees. What that means can be indicated in a few words by borrowing the phrasing of Raymond B. Fosdick, a well-known authority on police work. Mr. Fosdick says, "Keeping each of these men safe is a problem that the management of human beings. Their work in turn consists of regulating human relations and thus promoting safety and good order in the community." The heart of the business of police administration, therefore consists in training, stimu- A. H. G. FOK "I am of the opinion favorably with that of the It is therefore obviou will do wel to study and a lating and directing men in the exercise of good judgment and initiative while on post or assignment in the field." In order to meet most efficiently the complex police problems of the large modern city the department is divided into certain units known as Divisions, each directed or "commanded" by one superior officer, usually of the rank of Captain. This Captain is completely responsible for condi- --- industry within a few years will compare fact take precedent of the latter. g man who has a mechanical turn of mind tions within his geographical or functional Division. Upon the Division Commanders the Chief must depend for the supervision of the men under them and for the standard of service rendered. The Los Angeles Police Department has 15 such geographical patrol divisions, each with its local station, staff and Division Commander. In addition there are nine functional Divisions performing highly specialized duties in the following fields—Detective, Traffic, Crime Prevention, Records, Jails, Vice, Property, License and Transportation. Powers And Duties All this personnel and this complex organization, exists for but one purpose, the constant performance of certain duties. Concisely outlined, the primary functions of the police are to preserve the public peace, to protect the lives and property of citizens, to prevent crime, to detect and arrest offenders, to regulate and control traffic, to prevent the violation of all laws and ordinances in force in the city, and to arrest all persons guilty of violating any such laws or ordinances. The number of these laws and ordinances is amazing. They come from the Federal Government, the state, and the City. Thehetractically each policeman should know all of them. Practically the situation is somewhat as described by Arthur Wood, former Police Commissioner in New York, in the following paragraphs: "Nation, state and city authorities seem to the policeman to vie with each other to regulate our comings and goings; to specify what we may do and what we shall not do; to tell us exactly how and when we may do the few things that are permitted, and then the whole thing is dumped bodily on him and he is burdened with the somber duty of making each one of us obey to the letter, every one of all these multifarious laws. "Now, probably no single mind contains, or could successfully retain, all this knowledge of law and have it automatically available for application to particular, puzzling cases as they occur. At any rate, it is not conceivable that all policemen should have such vast legal knowledge, though many of them are extraordinarily well versed in law, and wise KER AND HIS OWN P that the aviation industry with the automobile; in fact take prece us that any young man who has acquire aviation! Signed A. H. G Atlantic A Hasb and prompt in applying their knowl edge." Controlling Traffic Second only to New York in number of passenger automobiles stands the city of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Traffic Commission. The assertion is based upon an analysis of figures supplied by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. New York, with a population of 6,251,000 has 421,212 motor cars (ex- clusive of trucks and commercial cars.) Los Angeles stands next with 332,409, Chicago third with 817,433 and Detroit fourth with 308,591. In the opinion of Dr. Miller McClintock, Director, Albert Russell Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research, Harvard University, the figures quoted indicate that traffic congestion with its attendant traffic problems is greater in Los Angeles than in any other section of the country. Handling this great traffic stream, keeping it flowing as smoothly and rapidly and with as great safety as possible is a small army of police officers, 523 is all, or about one-fifth of the police force, empower of our Police Department. Of these men 150 are detailed on school crossings, one of the most important and best-beloved services your officers render. But there are reported to be 850 school crossings in the city and there are too few police. Supplementing the officers' efforts, automatic stop and go signals have been installed at 231 intersections. Tunnels have been provided at 36 school crossings, and seven additional tunnels are now planned, to be constructed in the near future. Your traffic police have made strenuous efforts during the past year to cut down the number of accidents that result in injury or even in death. The number of traffic arrests during 1927 exceeds the 1926 record by more than 50 per cent. In spite of that fact the injury and death rate rose more than 20 per cent. Even more intensive effort must be devoted to this grave problem. And the police must have the whole-hearted cooperation of the public, and especially the driving public. The careless killer must be eliminated. Arrest Records During the year 1927 your police have made 70,829 arrests exclusive of traffic arrests. Of these 8,108 were for felibates. This was a $14\%$ increase over 1926 in the number of arrests made. With no increase in police, but with an increase in population and in area, this means a noteworthy improvement in police alertness and efficiency. Crime Prevention Important as is this law enforcement service and the apprehension of violators, there is a police function that is even more vital to com PRODUCTION In a few years will compare pedent of the latter. a mechanical turn of mind FOKKER Aircraft Corporation Brouck Heights, New Jersey munity welfare—namely the prevention of crime. In all the principal cities of the United States there are certain antisocial individuals whose business or profession is crime against the property of law abiding citizens. In the commission of these crimes against property many of these same individuals do not hesitate to threaten or even to take the lives of citizens Judge Marcus Kavanaugh, of Chica- --- THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HISTORY SOCIETY go, member of a Special Commission of Three of the American Bar Association, estimated that there were at least 382,00 men and women in the United States who live entirely or in part by crime. Between the average citizen and this criminal army stands a thin line of defense—the police. (Estimated by the same authority to number 82,000 in the United States.) Your police are guarding your lives and your property against this ever-present twenty-four hours a day, 365 days in the year. Sometimes they give their lives "in line of duty." In the past three years in Los Angeles twelve policemen have been killed in action. That much crime is being prevented the prompt and effective action by your police in despicableious character worsens and with what many of whom prove to be criminals wanted in other parts of the country, is indicated by the steady fall of the Los Angeles major crime rate during the past few years. For example the robbery rate per 100,000 population for the fiscal year just past. For the year 1924-25 it was -55. Burglaries this year ran to 630 per 100,000 as compared with 737 in 1924. As their program develops Chief Davis and his associates intend to place more and more emphasis on the prevention of crime. By every known modern social and scientific method they will seek to eliminate from Los Angeles those persons and places where crime is bred and fostered, and where criminals are sheltered. They count upon the friendly support and the active cooperation of every good citizen for this police program. Great effort is being made and will continue to be made, to discredit the police. Crime and criminals have many allies. Some of them wear curious garb designed to deceive the unsuspecting citizen. But right most triumph in the end and great will be the satisfaction of those who participate in the good work, ally themselves with the officers of the law and decline to follow after false prophets. ALIDA C. BOWLER Director, Division of Public Relations. Page----Eleven L. McCLARY in placing Honor Badge on Wm. e year ago. DIVISION OF MUSICAL ACTIVITIES Realizing the effectiveness of music in the development of good citizenship and in providing wholesome reaction for leisure time, the Division of Musical Activities was organized by the Department of Playground and Recreation in February, 1927. The reported attendance for the month of February, 1927, showed that there were 762 people taking part in all musical activities. In June, the last month of the fiscal year, the attendance was approximately 14,000, and just four months of the year there were about 35,000 participants in the seventy-seven musical activities of the Department. The week ending June 18 there were 11,466 attending all activities on the playgrounds. 2.857 of these people, or 25% of them, took part in musical activities. The following week there were 13,022 people in all activities, and 5,715 or 44% in musical activities. Self expression in music has been considered of primary importance, but at the same time, opportunity has been given for the public to hear and learn to appreciate good music. Since the problem of this Department is one of recreation rather than of education, emphasis has been placed upon such "low type" instruments as the harmonica and the ukulele, with plans for future development of the ocarino, the toy symphony, the fife, the Jew's harp, and other similar instruments of popular appeal, which are easily mastered. In many cases the children who learn to play these simple instruments, become interested in the more legitimate instruments of the orchestra. The better the grade of music, so much more is its effectiveness in the building of good citizenship. Leading from the organization of "low type" instrumental clubs, the Department has sponsored the organization of orchestras and bands for children and adults as well. Likewise in singing, the informal group "sings" should and do lead to community choruses, and it is believed that the community chorus will be the forerunner of the choral society and choral and glee-clubs. --- COLLEGE OF POLICE BROOKLYN, N.Y. THE NEW YORK TIMES OFFICER RUEBEN SCOTT Head of Vice Squad, Working out of Newton Station a storm drain system will not be fully effective until the entire area is covered with a network of collecting drains. To any one who will stop and consider this situation for a moment it will be obvious that the full and complete storm drain system must reach to the head waters of the drainage area in order to carry the water underground and prevent the scouring effect that storm water has when allowed to accumulate on the streets in large quantities. Many of our citizens have complained that the recently constructed Main Street system and the Jefferson Street outlet were not efficient in operation on account of this accumulation of water in the streets. As soon as these systems are completely constructed, however, no trouble will result from the accumulation of storm water. The magnitude of the Los Angeles storm drain system to date may be gained from a consideration of the following brief figures: To date there have been completed 337.12 miles of storm drains at a cost of $17,721.374. There are at present 68 jobs under contract or construction aggregating 40 miles at a cost of $267.857. Plans are now to delete and proceed with started covering 58 jobs, totaling 42 miles at an approximate cost of $4,340.850. All storm drain construction completed, now under way and contemplated is in keeping with the most recent which, when fully developed, will provide fully adequate with priorities for not proceeding faster the most exact demands. The best part is corollating all storm ```markdown ``` Page—Twelve Progress of Public Work In The City of Los Angeles During The Past Yea Editor's note: Many of our readers since last year will no doubt remember it was stated that during last summer further construction would be had to insure that full benefit be received from constructed storm drains by building the other sections of the system. The following article will explain the reason for the delay. Storm Drains At this time last year the Engineering Department of the City of Los Angeles was assured that many storm drain proceedings would be well under way by the following summer and which would insure of the full operation of some of our storm drain systems, at least for the next winter, but through technicalities several of our proceedings were thrown out by court decisions, making it necessary to re-run the proceedings in accordance with these new interpretations of State law. This involved a delay of about six months. ```markdown ``` If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE--You May Never Know It Happened 12 A Shift of Officers Just Going Off Duty at the Newton Street Station. Captain L. L. McClary in command drain work in the various districts and sections to assure a single standard of City practice, preparation and maintenance of drainage maps covering territory annexed or consolidated, and review for drainage requirements of new subdivisions in the metropolitan area. Bridges And Viaducts The past year has seen the completion and acceptance or the Seventh Street Viaduct, across the Los Angeles River at a cost of $405.494.00. The City was saved thousands of dollars by utilizing the old structure as a base at this location. Although the new structure may not be as beautiful as some of the other bridges, for instance the Macy Street Viaduct, still from a strictly practical standpoint it is fully efficient in poeration as the other bridges. The Riverside Drive Bridge, Fletcher Drive Bridge, and eight smaller structures have also been completed. The main structure of the Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct, the largest bridge project so far undertaken in Los Angeles, contract price $844,500 is being prepared for the Fourth Street Viaduct, Washington Street Bridge, Myra-Sunset Grade Separation, Marengo Street Bridge, and Sunset Glendale Bridge. trimental to traffic if two or more vital river crossings were put out of service in one vicinity at one time. As it is, the closing of one of these river crossings has materially increased traffic at the other crossings. The closing of Spring Street bridge over the Los Angeles river does not materially affect the traffic over the Dayton Avenue Bridge, even though not far apart, for the reason that the Spring Street bridge served traffic that could not conveniently use the Dayton Avenue bridge and which traffic is now served by other bridges to east and south. Other lines of public work must be undertaken with equal foresight, and care must be taken not to upset an entire community or district by having too much construction work or too many street improvement jobs under way at one time, thereby causing an unnecessary burden on the part of the traveling public to find its way around the closed areas. It should be noted that this not only affects the individual, as far as his personal transportation is concerned, but also the delivery of the necessities of life, calls of emergency fire and ambulance calls etc. On February 16th, 1927 six bridges serving important streets were partially destroyed by a heavy flow of water, which stormed the area, causing more bridge repair work during present year than is usual. Bridge repair and maintenance work has also been increased through annexation such as in the former City of Venice and Santa Monica Canyon additions. Pedestrian Subways Construction of pedestrian subways during the past year has been so rapid that funds available from the 1925 Bond Issue of $350,000. have almost all been expended; there being a balance sufficient only to cover the construction of a few more pedestrian subways. Fourteen pedestrian subways have been completed during the year making a total of 35 completed to date from above mentioned bond funds. Two others are under contract and three more contemplated, making a total of 40. These pedestrian subways have been constructed at a cost ranging from about $6,000 to $10,000, depending, of course, upon the length and depth of these structures. To some people it may appear a high price to pay $6,000 to $10,000 for safety facilities through which a comparatively few people pass safely across or under a street, but it must be realized that these are permanent structures, heavily reinforced with steel and should be with slight maintenance. Besides as the public becomes more and more educated and accustomed to their use they will serve an ever-increasing number of children and adults. Many of the pedestrian subways are constructed across busy thoroughfares, thereby insuring the safety of a large number of school children, and adult public as well. However, it has been found that there is a peculiar reluctance on the part of adults, particularly the ladies, to use these underground crossings; the ladies The following table gives a brief yet comprehensive survey of the construction activities carried on and completed during the calendar year of 1927. | Class of Improvements | Length in Miles | Area Square Feet | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Asphalt paving | 9.14 | 1,854,223 | $ 518,857.50 | | Concrete paving | 214.79 | 37,271,179 | 9,362,998.28 | | Asphaltic-Concrete paving | 29.94 | 6,486,408 | 1,666,658.14 | | Warrentee paving | 2.66 | 789,694 | 285,409.10 | | National Paving | 9.8 | 178,664 | 67,914.49 | | Willite paving | 3.80 | 829,640 | 217,594.36 | | Decomposed Granite | 19.46 | 1,338,473 | 62,808.10 | | Oiled Roadway | 37.25 | 2,746,697 | 142,763.57 | | Scarify and Oil | 8.01 | 1,181,705 | 37,223.73 | | Cement Curb | 306.09 | | 879,827.10 | | Cement Sidewalk | 228.61 | 6,262,568 | 1,054,363.00 | | Concrete Gutter | 89.26 | 619,055 | 160,614.73 | | Storm Drains | 77.30 | | 3,805,318.16 | | Sanitary Sewers | 417.16 | | 4,412,662.63 | | Bridges | | | 698,571.21 | | Pedestrian Subways | | | 105,509.95 | | Miscellaneous, including concrete stairways, retaining walls, remodeling pavements, water systems, ornamental lighting etc. | | | 984,796.64 | TOTALS | 1,444.45 | 59,553.306 | $24,463,890.69 | especially hesitating to walk up and down stairs. To overcome this signs are being place in the vicinity of the subways in the hope of getting more of our people to use them, and thereby not only relieving traffic congestion but preventing many accidents as well. Traffic has been watched at the subway crossings where these subways are and it is surprising to note the number of people who will jeopardize their safety and lives by weaving in and out in heavy traffic in order to get across the street as quickly as possible, as it is not Xmas Edition Other Construction Work yet comprehensive survey of the con- pleted during the calendar year of 1927. Length in Miles Area Square Feet Cost 9.14 1,854,223 $ 518,857.50 214.79 37,271,179 9,362,998.28 29.94 6,486,408 1,666,658.14 2.66 789,694 285,409.10 .98 178,664 67,914.49 .380 829,640 217,594.36 19.46 1,338,473 62,808.10 37.25 2,746,697 142,763.57 8.01 1,181,705 37,223.73 306.09 879,827.10 228.61 6,262,568 1,054,363.00 89.26 619,055 160,614.73 77.30 3,805,318.16 417.16 4,412,662.63 698,517.21 105,509.95 984,796.64 1,444.45 59,553,306 $24,463,890.69 customary to provide a specially marked pedestrian surface crossing where a subway is available. The teachers in the public schools are cooperating splendidly in various ways to see that the children use these subways; and parents are, more and more instructing their children to use these safety walks wherever and whenever possible. The above table includes 1311 Class A permits, 281 Class B and C permits; 575 Bond Act, Jobs, including 1911, 1913 and Boundary Line Act (Continued on T. Thirteen) FIRE CHIEF SCOTT AND A SECTION OF HIS CONTINGENT ENGINE NO.30 LA.F.D. TRUCK NO.11 SIR JOHN BURTON RALPH J. SCOTT Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department Xmas Edition RALPH Chief of the Los Angeles In offering this short message to the readers of THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE the thought in my mind is, that co-operation between the Fire Department and the people that Department is sign to serve, furnishes the most promising avenue along which further accomplishments may be expected. Modern fire-fighting equipment has been developed to such a degree that further improvement, except in the way of refinement, seems improbable; still we have an annual fire loss which is staggering in amount when the total report of the nation is considered, and it is well known to fire department officers that the loss is in great part an unnecessary one. Statistics show that at least four dollars of property value out of every five dollars of property lost to fire loss been saved for useful purposes if some one had not been careless, it is the duty of fire departments everywhere to awaken in the minds of the people a state of fire consciousness; that is, the realization that their own property and often their lives are in constant danger from fire under our modern mode of living. When one is possessed of this fire consciousness in marked degree he will recog- --- If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened nize immediately some condition that is a dangerous fire hazard and take immediate steps to correct it. When fires do occur he will know at once what to do and the fire department will not be put in the embarrassing position of responding to a belated alarm of fire and find the property nearly destroyed and the fire department practically the last agency to learn of the fire, when it should have been the first. Many times this has been due to the fact that, where hundreds of citizens are present at a fire, the natural assumption is made by all that certain knowledge of the simple matter of turning in an alarm, whereas the real fact is that no alarm has been turned in by anyone Our inspectors, in the performance of their duty, may ask you to do something which seems to be unreasonable to you, but don't request you to remember that these inspectors have been carefully schooled in the business they are in. They are instructed never to require any compliance which is in any way confiscatory, unless ample reason exists for the requirement, based on the hazard to you and to your neighbors. THE NEWLY BUILT LIBRARY San Francisquito Power Plant No.1. One of the City's five power plants along the Aqueduct. Built and operated by the Bureau of Power and Light. Many years ago when fire departments first came into being the modern paid department was not even thought of. Fire departments, using such scanty equipment as could be then provided, were composed of volunteer members. In that day connection with the fire department was an honor and privilege greatly sought for by the best people of the community and the various fire companies fostered a keen and healthy spirit of competition and rivalry in the prosecution of their work. Then came a change, and the people began to hire their fire department work done for them. The 24-hour system, with no days off—or possibly two or three days off per month—became the rule. Fire department service became a drudgery which could not attract men who as a class were the finest engineer, standard personnel of ambition were attracted to the fire service and the maintenance of discipline and promotion of efficiency were correspondingly difficult. Now, fortunately, conditions are changing. Working conditions were enormously improved by the adoption of the two-platoon system, in which Los Angeles was a pioneer, which plan leaves men some leisure time for their own work, and the fire department stations became a genial place of employment instead of one closely akin to a penal institution. Better compensation, more recently secured, made still more attractive the work of the fireman, and the position now compares favorably with the trades in the matter of compensation is keen, and the men must be or very high standard mentally and physically to secure a position on the fire department these days. This is a very desirable state of affairs both from the standpoint of the men and their employer, the City. We are San Francisquito Power the Aqueduct. Built and able to maintain better discipline and promote greater efficiency so necessary for the proper conduct of such a vital institution as the Fire Department must be. Realizing this, it is our constant endeavor to further enhance the esteem which the fire department now enjoys in the minds of the people. PROGRESS OF PUBLIC WORK IN THE CITY OF L. A. DURING YEAR (Continued From Page, Twelve) special improvements. There are at present jobs under construction, including 193 bond act jobs and specials; 150 Permit B and C jobs and 92 Permit A jobs, comprising a total estimated value of $20,488,210.75. A very large portion of these jobs is in the San Fernando Valley. Within the 441.09 square miles of City territory there are at present 1335.39 miles of paved streets, 1152.13 miles of improved streets (curb, walk etc) of which 762.80 miles are graded and oilled and 2173.17 miles of unimproved streets. Hundred and thirty-nine new subdivisions have been recorded within the City, embracing 113.9 miles of newly dedicated streets and involving approximately 4600 acres of land. Sewage Disposal At the time the City of Los Angeles has entered into contracts for sewage disposal from twelve cities and five County Sanitation Districts. During the past year these outside areas discharged about 943,000,000 gallons of sewage into the Hyperion Outfall. The total area tributary to the Hyperion Plant is 513 square miles, most of which is unsewered area in the San Fernando Valley. A recent study of the population tributary to the Hyperion Plant shows that on July 1, 1927 there were 1,060,000 people in the city served by the district. The corresponding average daily flow for the year was about 84,120,000 gallons, or about 79 gallons per capita per day. During the afternoon the peak flow was 105 gallons per capita. It is esti- er Plant No. 1. One of the City operated by the Bureau of Power mated that 82% of the total population in the city tributary to the Hyperion Plant is now provided with sewers. The disposal of sewage from those portions of the city which are tributary to the County Outfall system will be made in accordance with contracts to be made between the City and the County Sanitation Districts. At the present time such a contract is pending with that County District which lies east of the Shoestring and immediately south of Manchester Avenue. The City or County, as the case may be, will pay annually for the necessary charges for maintenance and operation based on the amount contributed by one of the parties and the total amount to be discharged from the treatment plant or the other. Within the City system research studies have been made for the protection against sewer gases of the cement concrete used in construction; also other studies involving sewage flow factors, disposal of storm water, water from swimming pools, as neither of the latter should be permitted to discharge into sanitary sewers. Also, recent studies indicate that Los Angeles has less cost per capita for its system than the average of other cities. Special studies have been made in connection with complaints regarding odors which in some cases have been incorrectly charged to the sewerage system. Investigation in the southeast part of the City, for instance, traced the cause of the odor to the disposal of phenol waste from oil refineries. After several months' attention by the refineries this cause of complaint has been removed. The presence of other industrial plants in this section, however, has at times been the cause of complaints from property owners. During the past year sewer and storm drain maintenance work has covered 1807 miles of sanitary sewers and 337 miles of storm drains. All reports of sewer and storm drain stoppages, and all other complaints referring to condition of sanitary and storm sewers have been immed- 's five power plants along r and Light. lately investigated and prompt relief given. During the year sewer main- tenance force has taken care of 1,118 stopped sewers, 17,108 catch basins and curverts cleaned, 5,742 lineal feet of sewer and storm drain con- structed, 477 manholes rebuilt to grade, 42 new manholes constructed and 434 catch basins rebuilt and 32 1. HON. HUGH J. McGUIRE Member Board of Public Works new catch basins built. The Hyperion Screening Plant has handled an average daily flow of 89 million gallons of sewage and an average of 1490 cubic feet of screenings removed, per day. The opening of the new municipal incinerator has relieved the department of much trouble due to criticisms of open air dumps where combustible refuse was burned. The incinerator will be the means of terminating these notorious dumps. Garbage tonnage, which had last year shown a slight decline, again rose and exceeded all previous records, attaining an average of 528 tons per day for the month of August 1927. section every night; apartment house district service three times a week. The non-combustible fire is delivered to the at 25th and Alameda S. used for various purpure raff is baled and shipped per mines for precipitation. The dead animals content consists of two R closed containers for and, one truck with large animals. Approx dogs, 50,000 cats, 250 boots and 100 goats are thus The thrift exhibited by the City of Los Angeles in selling its garbage for a substantial price and also selling its domestic noncumbustible rubbish has attracted considerable attention, and during the past year we have responded to a number of requests to furnish for publication information on our methods of disposing of City wastes. The incombustible rubbish has acquired the status of a commodity and a great number of by-products are made from it. Few people stop to realize how important proper sewage and waste disposal is to the health of a large community of people. In this respect the people of Los Angeles are fortunate that the problem has been scientifically studied and the most effective and up-to-date methods applied in every way possible. Garbage Disposal Prompt disposal of waste matter is a sanitary necessity. During the last 7 years garbage collection has increased 225% and rubbish 250%. This increase is due both to growth of city and also to more complete and efficient collection of waste. Garbage collection operates from the City owned loading station at 2611 East 25th Street, and requires approximately 425 men for the day and night collection of garbage, noncombustible rubbish and dead animals, combustible rubbish and dead animals, cranes into gondola cars and shipped to Fontana Farms and there fed to hogs. The residential sections is given service twice a week and, the metropolitan district is given a col- Page-Thirteen INGENT lection every night; business and apartment house districts are given service three times a week. The non-combustile rubbish collected is delivered to the L. A. Foundry at 25th and Alameda Street, where a great deal of it is salvaged and used for various purposes. The riffraff is baled and shipped to the copper mines for precipitation purposes. The dead animals collection equipment consists of two Ford cars with closed containers for small animals and one truck with closed body or cargo. The truck carries 50,000 dogs, 50,000 cats, 250 horses, 125 cows, and 100 goats are thus collected and delivered to the Los Angeles fertilizer works. During the past 12 months the following volume of garbage, non-combustible rubbish has been collected and disposed of as above indicated. Garbage 155,595 tons, averaging 25,932,637 pounds per month. Non-combustible rubbish 202,667 cubic yards, averaging 16,888 cubic yards per month. An interesting fact about garbage collection is that the volume mounts very considerably during the middle and latter summer months when there is a lot of fresh fruits, watermelons etc. coming on the market. MRS. ADA ROSS The Compliments of the Season To Our Many Patrons 1 “Judges Of California Send Greetings Of The Season Judges Of The Appellate Court No. 2 = ke Ole lhl lr lLUL rh rhUlULh luli e-|)™lCmUlC UO te ees “toh Oe et Pane a 7 Fi “ j "a sie . a ' Po. 3 8 0 rs ae ie = | oa | < : A : re J 3 by Ps a B =~ 24 Judge Ira F.'Thompson WE PRESENT HEREWITH the portraits of three high judicial officers. They are Honorable Gavin W. Craig and Honorable Ira F° Thompson, Associate Justices, and Honorable Lewis R. Works, Pre- siding Justice of the Digixict Court of Appeal of the Second Appellate istrict, Division Two. As you ‘at these pictures you will naturally be interested in knowing something about the court over which these gentlemen preside. Ther court is next in rank above the Superior Court of each of the counties, and cases tried in the Superior Courts are appealed to them. The District Courts of Appeal sit in three plac- es in the state: at Los Angeles, at San Francisco and at Sacramento. Justices Works, Craig and Thompson are located at Los Angeles and they hear appeals from the Superior Courts of the thirteen southern counties. They do not work separately, as the judges of the Superior Courts do, but they act together in the performance of all their labers. a [i ——a Page—-Fourteen Judge Charles L. Bogue Judge R. N. Galbreth If You Fail To Read--THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE--You May Never Know It Ha Judges Of The Superior And Municipal Courts — a 7 + a oe oe eG } | ed Se ae )6=Cté«‘di SS a al aS | a eg ES On si | | . | | y | Judge Rueben § = a| & Judge Carlos Hardy Judge Wm. T, Aggler pe i = | % Judge Louis P. Russill a eee ee eee eee — 4 , - a Judge Lewis R. Sorks, Presiding Judge They sit t in open court, and in the work of preparing their written Gecisions they also join.’ They endeavor to agree, all three of them; upon each decision which they render, but if they cannot agree wu two of them may decide over the dissent or disagreement of the rd. ir work in each case is to determine whether the judge of, the Superior Court has decided it rightly or wrongly. Such being the nature of their duties, it is highly proper that under the law they should be required to act together, for no single judge should have power to _ decide whether another judge has rendered a correct decision. For that reason courts of appeal are always composed of several judges. When Justices Works, Craig and Thompson decide that a judge of the Superior Court has rai ‘a Correct decision in a case they affirm his judgment. If they determine that he has decided wrongly they reverse his judgment and send the case back to him for a new trial. bss Judge Georgia Bullock _ Ga ae fe ” ew . ail a eo 2 ek | > > J : 2 , | iA eu | vo ; d | a ba pe oe It is in this manner that all courts of appeal perform their duties, |, , The work of the justices of such a court, fromthe very nature of it, brings them very close together. They are in _.af&tant consultation over the cases before them and their relations are ot the most intimate. nature. Their work is team work of the highest character, and if they are harmonious in their association together the discharge of their of- ficial duty reaches a high plane. We are told that Justices Works, Craig and Thompson are unusually close and intimate in their rela- tions and that their official intercourse is marked by happiness and con- tentment. Under such fortunate conditions the public has the right to expect much from them, and we are sure that the public is not disap- pointed. These three men really compose a happy and an industrious judicial family. aye aE a , ee ee a ee | Judge Rueben 8. Schmiat Da tk oe Os NGS q , wy | i Judge Joseph Chambers MEE Ss EEE Judge Gavin Craig Xmas Edition . @ c = SIDE BY EACH Judge Guy Bush, now Sitting in the Superior Court, joins with his twin brother in extending greetings of the season to all. Xmas Edition M. B. The Workings of the City Prosecutor's Office Dr. E. J. Lickley, L.L.M. A.M. J.D. Ph.D. A.B. City Prosecutor, came to Los Angeles about fifteen years ago to teach school, but the juvenile conditions existing interested him more than class routine, and he moved into a tumbledown section of the old county jail and started a human laboratory for the reformation of the typical child. From that ramshackle beginning his department has grown into a system that has been organized with a wider scope than any other in the field of social service. As Director of the Department of Compulsory Education and Child E. J. LICKLEY City Prosecutor, Los Angeles Welfare—one of the three such divisions in the school systems of American cities—he reduced truancy, that was greater in percentage than any other city in America, to a minimum. To accomplish this, it was necessary to organize departments that would protect as well as prosecute incorrigibles. Dr. E. J. Lickley inaugurated the first work permits for children of school age; night classes for the supervision of children; comment for inquiry of juvenile delinquency school attendance, a departuency, and parental schools. He not only acted as regard advisor of practically all social service organizations in his section of the State, but wrote in his book *The Best Day of the Law* day spirit of the child for law. The present day school for incorrigibles, which has a course of study that abounds so, in interest that the lads have no desire to stray; is but the materialization of Dr. Lickley's inspiration born in the dilapidated section of the county jail years ago. This is but one of the many things he has accomplished as an organizer and educator. He terminated his educational career as assistant superintendent of City Schools of Los Angeles, and after engaging in the practice or law for several years, he was appointed chief trial deputy in the office of the city prosecuting attorney of Los Angeles. For two years he wrestled with the problems of the public, gathering in the time a deep sympathy for the individual that became entangle' in the confusion of the law. With his natural instinct of right and wrong, and his indefatigable effort, he earned recognition as a real public servant. He met the individual citizen, helped him in his troubles and felt the glow of personal satisfaction in doing so. By popular demand he was appointed deputy district attorney of Los Angeles, and while acting as legal advisor in that office to the Los Angeles Grand Jury, he was appointed by the Mayor to the office of City Prosecutor. In the short period of five months he has become nationally known through his relentless prosecution against usury. To recount his activities against individuals and large companies guilty of usury, it would be necessary to trace a trail through the records that would be amazing. At present he is burning many watt-hours gathering in the thin threads If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened PETER H. PETER H. Senator Chas. W. Lyons Veteran Legislator and truly a representative for all, extends Greetings of the season. that has been untraveled from the Julian Oil scandal by the leading actors of that gigantic public swindle. Dr. Lickley comes from a long line of New England stock that has handed down to him the gift of consistency that will aid him in carrying on in the prosecution of public scandals. As in the olden days, he is ever striving for perfect organization, and if he gets only part of an even break he will reduce the truancy of the public's incorrigibles to a minimum. The importance of his work so far has been incalculable, and his silent, unaffected manner of plugging on assures one that the future of his activities will be bent solely upon the job of being one hundred percent efficient in the role as a prosecutor. The Place of The Public Defender In The Administration of Justice The practice heretofore prevalent in Los Angeles in defense of the poor accused of crime is typical of that in other large cities in Los Angeles before. the advent of the public defender might be termed the inexperienced youths. On each Tuesday defendants were arraigned in the principal departments of the Superior Court engaged in the trial of criminal cases. Many young attorneys seeking experience received appointments to defend the indigent by being present on arraignment days. In many cases they rendered greater service to themselves by gaining experience than they rendered to the accused in presenting the defense. These youths were in no wise able to compete on an equal basis with the skillful and experienced attorneys representing the prosecution. Human liberty is too important to be entrusted to the care of young men seeking to gain experience. In addition to the advantage held by the attorney for the prosecution in the points of skill and experience, he had the further advantage of official position, his office clothing him with an official dignity which made his statements credited by the average jury far more than those of the attorney for the defense. The jury knows in advance that the prosecuting attorney believes the defendant guilty, but the jury does not know the real opinion of the attorney for the defense. The presumption of innocence is not so strong with the average juror as she would have it appear when answering questions touching upon his qualifications to serve on the jury. The system whereby the district attorney appears on one side and the inexperienced youth on the other certainly can not bring about that fair trial necessary in order to discover the whole truth and to ensure justice. At times the court appointed more experienced and reputable attorneys to defend the accused who were without means, the third class above mentioned. It was only in exceptional cases, however, that the accused were fortunate enough to be defended by this class of attorneys. The courts were anxious to expedite proceedings and upon the arrangement of the indigent accused did not follow the custom of sending for reputable and experienced attorneys practising in the city, but made the appointments from those who were present in court at the moment of arrangement. Hundreds of lawyers have practised in Los Angeles for years without receiving an appointment to defend a criminal case. Indeed, a very large number of practising lawyers do not ever appear in the criminal courts. Although I practised in Los Angeles for about seven years before becoming public defender, the only appointment I received to defend any criminal case was a chance appointment which came to me because I happened to go to court on arrangement day to speak to the judge on a person. Even when the appointed good lawyers to represent the accused, it can not be said that the results were satisfactory. While to the credit of the legal profession it can be said that lawyers have done a great deal of work without compensation for the indigent, it must be remembered that lawyers are only human, and it is not fair to the accused to expect them to receive the same amount of labor and effort that is made on behalf of clients having the means to provide the proper compensation. Neither is it fair to the lawyers to expect them to render services without compensation. A very serious obstacle to the proper presentation of the defense was the failure to make provision for the expense of conducting the defense and bringing out the points in favor of the accused. The indigent defends ants were almost without exception in jail without bail. Traveling expenses were necessary to interview witnesses. At times the prosecution employed expert witnesses to pass upon doubtful questions or penmanship or questions involving the sanity of the accused. The prosecutor attorney was at liberty to select any experts he desired, but the accused was entirely without means to secure the opinion of any one selected by the prosecuting attorney. This is a fair example of the inequality of the old system. The case of People vs. Tutts, 167 Cal. 266, decided in February, 1914, might be cited as an example of the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Owned by those it serves 306 West Third St. Los Angeles. Phone FA--7121 cases in which appellate courts have found it necessary to grant new trials on account of misconduct by the prosecuting attorneys. After this case was sent back to the trial court the district attorney dismissed the prosecution on the ground of insufficiency of the evidence to convict. The court in its opinion said: "The prosecutor improperly commented upon the action of the defendant in objecting, as he had an undoubted right to under the law, to his wife's testifying against him. It is the regret of the counsel in the heat of contest and the desire for victory, sometimes forget that the function of a district attorney is largely judicial, and that he owes to the defendant as solem duty of fairness as he is bound to give to the state full measure of earnestness and fervor in the perform These Edison partners-and one out of every ten persons in Southern California is one of them-receive their share of this company's earnings in the form of dividend checks mailed to them every three months. You can be one of them, too! $5.00 down payment and $5.00 per month will pay for four shares of Edison 51/2% Preferred Stock. Buy yourself a block of this security today and begin to share in the earnings of this company. $2400 per Share for either Cash or on the Installment Plan YIELD: Approximately 5.73% ance of his official obligations. "Again and again this court has commented upon the course of prosecutors in this regard, but instances of such conduct are all too common. 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No exceptions were made by the defense to any of the declarations; thus ```markdown ``` Page----Fifteen stock- northern company wings ded, graph- kers, ants. one outh- n—re- any's dend three $5.00 month 51/2% back of are in NIA ANY 121 tails about ment Plan. adverted to, but we here refer to them merely as indicating the general manifestly unfair attitude of the district attorney toward the accused and as disclosing a determination on his part to secure a conviction. Whether, as before suggested, that officer was actuated in his argument a firm conviction of the guilt of the defendant or was thus carried away from the record, his zeal to usurp the place of his better judgment, as is too often true with public prosecutors, we cannot say, nor is it necessary to inquire, since the palable effect of his language upon the jury—language to which exception was reserved—is the end of the inquiry here. "The cases are replete with severe arraignments of prosecuting officers (Continued on Page Sixteen) Te en ae rn re ae ee Peony a ee gui r Sen tee ene re” ey perenier ee ee err : | (3 J _,_It You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know ite Happened ss _Xmas | Edition -## Los Angeles’ Industrial Futur= ++ i ee ts ~~, tle ae oe a Te ay i ppm a7 - \3 aoe SAL i 3 ee ; ea — i =< Es a agi f maga 7 eee E ee ae Sd CS a ine a es te F —_ Se, oe i. % = ed x \ Sa Et g q eee RN “ 4 by — ‘ po oi | pairs e i —— || F az 4 = ———— 5 4 ee _e ; = —— = sued ad : 2, — a a = a ae le a + a Sis | : Z A new era is dawning in Southern \ | 4 California and on the Pacific Coast * f j generally in the metal manufactur- \ eRe ing groups. Up to the present time iy 2 SI j these manufacturers have ben forced \ : 2 ae to secure their pig and most of their \ # <a ie + a raw and semi-finished materials trom | * cn a gee the East and the rolling mills on the cam fae Coast had to content themselves with : oe te | sa preducing only such products as could ae a: - be made upon a competitive market F ve i. from a combination of pig and scrap. _ gen e 2 ea Because of the high cost of pig, + a Pee | princfpally in transportation charges, x on AE a the Pacific Coast manufacturers have Ca not been able, up to the present time, \ Pare ce 4 to manufacture those -metal products be Lee Oe using @ high percentage of pig iron, \4 aa: salina © eeases 2 in competition with the Eastern Wien " Rete ee per sere sts 1 cae See a 5 i Ce Ge See se tae : a ee pase ee Pap premier pa ae ee a Bs ee ns — ea a ea eB nal pe io ae a ye FS ee eS pe am re eee ek eee ee — wee weaaeadsa te es + Ae i lah rig pete eee Be “ at ceacaes" eee ne” a eg | aaa) eee; acm, a; Se bed La Oe agen ca bation, 7 aT ae a oF bs a Por as he GA i 4 ae Sa ioe Be os es sGhe 3 e = epi OEE TET MS bts an ee i Fea 7 SN ae ERTS if? $ y Siete pie Ai ae ao y Lg iid Be ES iY he ie Fe i 3 THE HONORABLE L. A. 2 COUNTY er OF. SUPERVISORS ———- There is no office in the gift of the people of more importance than that of Supervisor. The mem- bers are elected from districts and are well known to their constituents, and are chosen for their worth. Reading from’left to right: Hodn. Fred T. Beaty, Hon. Sidney T. Graves, Hon. Henry T. Wright, Hon. Jack H. Bean, and Hon. R. F. McClellan. They represent the very highest type of character, ability and efficiency. Page—Sixteen manufeturer who is in position to se- cure his pig iron at a much lower price. This condition has changed com- pletely and Western pig iron is now supplied to this market from Utalf points comparatively close to Los Angeles and Southern California, and responsible interests have purchased ‘a large acreage of land at the Har- bor (on which they are planning to erect by-product coke ovens and 8 Blast furnace of six hundred tons capacity. Tt has been reliably stated that be- cause of the large amount of high- grade fron ore and:fluxing stone avall- able in Southern California, coke from Colorado or Utah could be brought to Los Angeles and pig iron made at this point at a cost which would compete favorably with the cost of the Utah pig iron laid down in this market, plus. transportation charges. It is evident, therefore, that Southern California will soon’ have two competing supplies of pig iron of which can reach the Los market in easy competition ‘the cheapest pig now coming to FACTORY SITES OF LOS ANGELES England or Belgium. Even lacking a local source of pig fron, the metal industry in Los An- geles has grown! rapidly to about $10,000,000 yearly, and the variety of its product, covers a wide field. The foundry lines particularly have been splendidly developed here, not only in heavy cast but in light cast- ings and core work; in fact, all types of casi ble ‘iron, steel, gray iron, brass,/ bronze, aluminum, ete. ‘Los Angeles angi Southern Califor- nia contain some of the largest foun- dries and steel plants on the Coast, ‘together with large plants manufac turing boilers, irrigation pipe, oil well supplies, etc. Particularly in this lat. ter line there has been developed a very large manvfacturing industry which covers practically every known requirement of oil fields and oil work generally, | Our’ rolling mills are today produc ing a large volume of material, prin- cipally | bars, bolts, rivets and some small pngles and shapes as well as rounda, With the coming Sf We eaten’ tie. lit! ts expected a ia I ae aaa | ae oe er a 7” | | sy aS] an - | \ , | P B a. fe = es Tp — oe e ™ © a | Kae nd — eee. a a a (iF Dd. that these plants will branch out into many other lines ‘of rolling mill busi- ness. r ‘The record of the growth of the metal industry “in Los Angeles and Southern California has been one of substantial progress and during the war the local metal plants not only turned out some fine ships, but con- structed the boilers, engines and the heavy casting and machine work for these vessles in the local plants. Large railroad shops building loco- motives and cars are located in Los Angeles and vicinity. Los Angeles has also a number of very large erecting shops, There are also-a number of concerts: manufac- turing pumps, gasoline engines and other pumping equipment and sup- plies. | The eighten National Forests of the ‘Calitornia district, “comprising Call fornia and southwestern Nevada, cov- era total net area of 19,144,221 acres, according t othe National Automobile THE, PLACE OFT! Fup LIC BEeNS ADMINIS: IN OF JUSTICE (Continued From Page’ Fifteen) for unfatrness in the presentation of cases against persons accused of crime, and there have been very just- ly recorded many reversals for mis- conduct no more obnoxious, than that complained of in the casé at bar. ‘The number of such cases is 80 large that it would greatly extend the length of this opinion—now more ex tended than hed been desired—to at- tempt to notice all of them.” | Bven the trial judge in this case was open to criticism. I quote, fur ther from the opinion: Unfortunataly the fudge allowed himself rather frequently to question the witnesses, always in the interest of the prosecution, often by putting questions which were leading and suggestive. We think the/Jury would de sure to get| the impression that the judge thought the defendant guil- ty.” Truly in cases such as those just mentioned the dictates of - justice would require that an able and dill- gent attorney should represent the accused. : Results In Los Angeles | During the last ten. months the public defender of Los Angeles has appeared for the defense in three hundred fifty-two criminal cases, the charge in nearly every case being ‘a felony. This is nearly half of the total number of information filed. ‘The cases have come to us at the solicitation of individual defendants, under appointment by the court, .at the recommendation of the district attorney and at the suggestion of the: men in charge of the jail. For m: months no obe except the publid Be fender has received appointment By the court. The judges often ask the accused whether they wish to be de- fended by the public defender or by an attorney in private practice to be appointed by! the court. In no case has the accused expressed a prefer- ence for an attorney in private pra¢- tice. OversPunishment Has Been Prevented Chief among the benefits resulting ‘from the conduct of the office in Los Angeles has been, in my vpinion, the prevention of o¥:s-punishment. It has been our zaperience that over half of the avtused plead guilty. The court ‘then faces the serioug and often very difficult problem of fixing the proper. penalty. Many of the defendants are accused of offenses which, while Tidssined as felonies, are cot -Sener | ally regarded as heinous or indeed very serious, such as issuing ficti- tious checks for small amounts. it is now almost universally admitted that first offenders in cases such ap these should be dealt with in a man- ner different from those accused of more serious: offenses; and effort should be made to refotm them. The judges have adopted the policy of placing the defendants upon proba: tion in cases where it can be shown that they can obtain employment and become useful citizens. Our office has diligently investigated the cir; cumstances surrounding each cas¢ and has presented the facts surround: ing the commission of the crime ‘80 that the court give the defendant im his favor. Sometimes this requires us to send investigators to interview witnesses and to learn the prior con- duet of the accused. We have often sent representatives from our office among the friends of the accused, seeking employment for them in case probation should be granted. If an attorney were appointed by the court serving without fee this feature of our work ‘would be neglected. The court is oftem justified in placing the defendant upon probation if he knows he will be able to earn his living and take care of his family. On the other hand, it is often hazardous to release him from the jail without any means Or any prospect of earning a liveli- hood. J. 4 i : / ‘The , ‘ / Los Angel | Los Angeles f ‘ Ba c - ; # j : j SENDS FORTH GREETINGS = j = oy WP : ee iN | Sen j j | Standing at all times for the 3 highest ideals of citizenship 4 within its portals where all men j may state their case, in this situ- : ation with Good Will toward i all, the Officers and Members of 1 the Los Angeles Forum join in f wishing to all, A MERRY CHRISTMAS and 1 A HAPPY NEW YEAR 1 i j , 4 i i 4 A. T. Chapple, Secretary © W.H. Duncan, Pres. 4 re i i st, ams We ‘ei ie te i ic Wr th pa ‘pe i i ii ee to to i oe ite Wie te te WH Miss Edna Mae Jones of Santa Barbara entertained a few of her friends Sunday afternoon at her home at 522 Garden St. Among the guests who were invited were: Bernice Thomas, Josie. Banks, Laura Harris Ruth Payne, ‘and Barbara Williams; Rudolph Majors, Bugene S. Hands, Ed ward Seymour, Sammy Banks, Willy Whitfleld. Out ‘of town guests includ ed Gordon Taylor of Oxnard and Ray mond House of Ventura. Dainty cakes and ice cream were served after which games were played and also piano music and other means of amusement, everyone had a. vers nies time. . i j i j , j i 4 j EUGENE C. NELSON, M. D. i WISHING 4 TO ALL ‘ ; j A MERRY CHRISTMAS A HAPPY NEW YEAR 3 j f ! 4 - i Yes ! : i ' CANTATA, 8ST. PAUL, SUNDAY, DEC. 25, 3 P, M. ‘The St. Paul Choir will present a Christmas Cantata, “The Adoration,” Sunday afternoon, December 25, at 3 ‘p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 21st & Naomi. | ‘The public Is Invited to attend Mozelle Te Outley, musical director. | POPPY GIRLS CLUB | On Wednesday Dec. seventh Mrs, Grace Boyd wag hostess to the Poppy Girls Clab at her residence on B. 18th ‘St. A delicious luncheon was served, the members and Guest played whist Mrs, Asia Steward won first, Mrsi Ethel Green second, Comdelia er} tis Consolation. \ ‘The visitors for the afternoon were! Mrs. Scott Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Hughes, Last year more than 12,000,000,000 gallons of gasoline Were consumed in the United States, according to the National Automobile Club. | The California Eagle OUT OF DARKNESS INTO LIGHT [EDITOR'S NOTE] Noted as a Literary Genius and Critic with a National Reputation, Mrs. Otis B. Manchester of Pasadena, California, has contributed this book talk, (pertaining to Negro Poets) for our 1927 Holiday Edition. In our own behalf and in behalf of our many readers, we wish to express our appreciation for this literary gem and for the author of the same. Mrs. Manchester is a woman of broad vision who sees no color barrier in Literary achievement. We hope that in the approaching year, Mrs. Manchester, we shall know each other better. MANAGING EDITOR When Lincoln issued his emancipation proclamation he called into being a problem that has grown more bewildering with each advancing year. The negro problem with its endless complexities, confronts the mind of every American thinker and, seemingly unsolvable as it is, demands earnest attention and unprejudiced analysis. Many solutions have been advanced, such as amalgamation, segregation, and colonization, and there have been great and mighty men amongst us who have championed one or the other of these proposed ones—and equally mighty ones have as greatly opposing themselves. Among the subjects, and there have been a number, it has remained for an Oklahoma Professor of Sociology to give us in his "The Negro in American Life," a guide book for the inquiring mind in this exceedingly difficult and ill explored field. Mr. Some Dowd has been working on this problem for twenty years, studying, writing, delving into by paths or eugenics, psychology, biology, and anthropology for contributions to our racial problems. Mr. Dowd has had certain exceptional equipment for his work, spending his youth on a South Carolina plantation, working with them, playing with them, singing their songs, dancing to their music; studying with them, and latterly teaching them—and associating with abroad as conditions there force one do. He takes up the matter of race inferiority and gives argument, weighty ones, of celebrated experts on both sides. At the close of it states all the illuminated present affidavit, they prove the present inferiority of the negro to the white mind, how much of that is due to lack of education?—and they do not reveal anything as to the inherent capacity of the two races. Once all things were equal, might not there be no different report? To go back to the proposed solutions, the first one, amalgamation, he rejects as socially and biologically impossible—but he gives proponents on both sides full play in the debate. Dr. Lowrie Anthropologist at the National American Museum, Dr. Boaz of Columbia, and eminent foreign authorities for—Pres. Angel of Yale, Shale, McDougal and East of Harvard. Why any sane person (Mr. Dowd concludes) should wish for a time when the races of the world would lose all identity and become a single chromatic type passes all understanding, for it is only by each race's retaining its individuality and flowering in its particular habitat that the culture of the world can receive its greatest variety and richness of content. As to segregation, which much much auch in the chance—as in Harlem—for the negro to rise among his own, unrestricted by white competition; to hold positions of power and preference—yet it is bitterly opposed by both the negroes of the South and the North, Colonization seems inconceivable, although the Garey movement is a credit to its leader and worthy in all respects. Mr. Dowd gives a world of useful information in his book—in fact, at times to the casual reader, it becomes dull in its cumulative effect of reference, facts and figures, and he quietly admits he sees no solution, but he does see great mitigation of the problem in education and that he stresses on every possible occasion, particularly trades. Foreign papers have been most enthusiastic in his work of Professor Dowd's book, British estimate of his work showing plainly not only how they regard his work but also how they view "America's race problem." Poindexter of Padrica says "Alnt no problem" is a sussion—and I crave to be so reawarded." But now to that which bears more materially upon the topic which I have chosen, "Out or Darkness into Light." I have endeavored to be just in reviewing the work of the negro not alloy my sympathy with the subjec- tion of the negro. Endeavoring to keep within the hour's lecture period many great contribu- tors and contributions have had to be omitted. The urge to get behind the FEATURE SECTION Edited by FAY JACKSON John J. Neimore came to California fifty years ago and with his advent upon these placid shores this publication came into being. And now may the California Eagle never grow too big or too powerful to forget its lowly beginning and its early struggles. CHARLOTTA A. BASS. mask, behind the smile, beyond the color line; to get an understanding though ever so slight, of that articulate effort of a people fresh from bondage, was quickened by Dunbart's lines. We wear the Mask" (Kerlin"—) WE WEAR THE MASK Dunbar We wear the mask that grins and lies It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes. This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile. n And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, while We wear the mask. We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries To thee from tortured souls arise. We sing, but, oh, the clay is vile Beneath our feet, and long the mile; But let the world dream otherwise, We wear the mask! That impulse, quickened by frequent meeting with meritorious articles from negro authors, authors counted great by literary standards, their works incorporated into the literature of the day, few realizing In introducing itself to the public and contemporary newspapers in this another monster Holiday Edition, The CALIFORNIA EAGLE wishes to announce to its patrons and readers that, after forty-eight years' existence, seventeen of which under the present administration; its desire to serve all the people all the time is as fresh in its memory just now as it was in the beginning. It is proud of its purpose, which is to encourage the youth of this fair city, state and country, and to defend the interests and worthiness of business enterprises within its scope. It is grateful because from the very outset a few people heard THE EAGLE scream, and have stood hard by watching it build a nest. It does not set itself forth as a work of perfection. It does, however, promise its readers a definite plan for the future development of a bigger and better newspaper. In presenting itself to its readers at this time, it cannot do so without remembering him who first entered the field and was the first editor of "The Eagle." them as coming from the negro, set me forth upon a quest that has had more than its justification in the pleasure received—it has led me into quaint, primitive by-paths—out occasionally upon the broad highways of the domain of a people, not unlike as we are, and it brings one face to face with challenge of James Weldon Johnson, "To America" (pg. 53-Ker- TO AMERICA How would you have us—as we are, Or sinking the load the we bear? Our eyes fixed forward on a star? Or gazing empty at despair. Rising or failing? Men or things? With dragging grace, or footsteps fleet? Strong, willing sinews in your wings? Or tightening chains about your feet? The study of the negro in literature brings home to us also the fact that their claim to a very definite literature, unlike any other, absolutely American as no other literature is American, has just merit. If literature is a reflection of life, negro folk songs and negro spirituals are truly literature, nothing like it in history, the nearest approach being the songs of the exiled Israelites—and indigenous to America—then theirs is a unique American Literature. In the beginning I made the statement "fresh from bondage." Do you realize it is but sixty-one years since the law gave to the negro his freedom (it was legally done in 1866) ? we are inclined to expect so much in such a brief space of time—what is sixty-one years in the light of any historical movement—an infinitesimal portion of time. The law caused the shackles to drop from the limbs of the negro—but he was not altogether free—that enforced slavery of the mind, that sub-servience (if he was to live), that condition or mental inequality—inferiority everywhere expressed to the humiliation to him with a mighty weight; the mean comes to us through his "Spirituals." Some of us doubtless well recall Roland Hayes' remark to an interview, during his engagement here. "When people laugh at my songs, or certain parts of them, it comes as a slap in the face—these songs are a cry from the heart of a people." There is no parallel of a race being so sustained by the religious sentiment alone. These songs expressed their simplicity of faith and subsimility of resignation. The wild sad strains tell us of crushed hope—keen sorrow—daily misery; on the other hand, the words breathed a trusting faith in the future toward which their eyes were ever turned. Patience for this life, triumph for the next. "Keep 'er inchin along—keep er inchin in along— Jesus'll come by an by—keep er inchin in along— De road is rocky here below—keep er inchin along— But Jesus'll come by an by— De road is rocky here below, but Jesus leads me as I go— Keep 'er inchin along— And no hatred, no revenge—surely indicative of character. "You got a robe—I got a robe— All God's chillin's got robes; Goin to try on my robe if it fits me. Goin to wear it all round God's Heaven.' It is not difficult to see the relationship between this and the Broadway successes—Shufflin along—and all God's chillen got Wings, etc. it was but yesterday the struggling school of Fiske (1871) sent out its Jubilee singers—taking all save one dollar from its treasury to finance the venture—from New Orleans to Brooklyn at the invitation of Henry Ward Beecher—and their venture was a success. Other schools—sadly in need of funds to promote their work, sent out their troupes and he negro's song reached he ears of the world. Later these songs were recorded and published, and thus was saved a folk art. Negro music is taking its rightful place with the music of the world and I hope to give a talk on that alone at some future date—it is strangely fascinating, inspiring and enlightening. I shall pass over the silly unworthy adjuncts of the minstrel tradition—that was the white man's exploitation—he took the gift of comedy, which God had given the black man, or which he developed as a defence—a cover, a mask—and used the imitation for gain. For me, a real minstrel performance always had what Jessie Fauset terms "overtones of pain." At this juncture I want to give you Langston Hughes—The Minstrel Man and the Jester. (From Four Negro Poets—Pamphlet). The negro is expressing himself with great charm, and verity through the medium of the Drama. That too like the music is to be treated in a lecture by itself. There is great ned for negro writers, but bew white authors have written them truly. Uncle Tom's Cabin in the 1850s, a novel about a trodden race, projected a character dominating popular imagination as Locke says, until to-day. Joel Chand- ler Harris gave us true pictures; following them came Dixon's "The Leopard's Spots." Sheldon's "The Nigger," Carl Van Vechen's "Nigger Heaven" and T. R. Stribling's "Birthright," which Bracher-says is the most significant novel on the negro written by a white American. But I digress—the above was about the negro—I desire to speak of the contribution of the negro himself. By the way—and another digression—one gets pleasant surprises on this question—did you know Alan Locke, one of the most excellent reviewers for the Sat. Lit. Review, is a negro—author of the "New Negro," to whose work I am greatly indebted; only I wish he had written it two years earlier—it would have spared me hours of research. Do you enjoy the Braithwaites Anthology of verse—edited by Stanley Braithwaite each year? Stanley Braithwaite is one of the really literary men of the United States, and a negro. The first "American negro poet of whom any record exists was Jupiter Hammon—property of a Mr. Lloy—1760 on Long Island—Dec. 25, 1960. His poem "An Evening Thought" (8. 8 rhyming line), one verse: "Dear Jesus give thy Spirit now Thy Grace to every nation: That don't the Lord to whom we bow, The author of Salvation." Then followed Phyllis Wheatley, the slave girl of Boston, with lines as noble as Ann Bradstreet's—who is accounted our first white poet—and this followed with a few mediocre—but remember—crude untutored minds struggling for the light—no lyric utterances. Paul Laurence Dunbar was declared by Dean Howells to be the first black man to express he life of his people lyrically, and placed him by Burns, not because of his art but because he made his people articulate. Pathos and morator characterized his work because of sang during the early transitional period, but the big thing that he must "to reveal to the negro the unused materials of science—an unexploitated field. We well acquainted with his poems I shall give but one. The negro Renaissance really dates from 1895, with Laurence Dunbar and Booker T. Washington—the poet and the educator claiming the attention of the thinking world. Following Dunbar, J. Ward Allen wrote "Counting Out" (pg. 49) *and* "The Psalm of the Uplife (1st and last stanzas, pg. 59). I mention Allen nor because he ranks high in literature, but for the pleasure they may give you, and they are significant of the early race consciousness, and having the quality of prophecy too. With that old rhyme. You know it well; For time was, once, when e'en your eyes Saw when plainly, in the skies. Past twilights, when a brave moon⁴ slowed Just over the tree tops, and the road Was full of romping children—say, What was the game we used to play? Yes! Hide-and-seek. And at the base, Who first must go and hide his face? Remember—standing in a row— "Eeny meeny miny mo?" "Eeny meeny miny mo." How fare we children here below? Our moon is far from treetops now, And Heaven isn't up, somehow. No more for sport play we "I spy"; Our "laying low" and "peeping high" Are now with consequences fraught; There's black disgrace in being caught. But what's to pay the pains we take? Let's play the game for its own sake. And, ee' its time to homeward flit, Let's get some pleasure out of it. For death will soon count down the row. Still comes the Perfect Thing to man As came the olden gods, in dreams; And then the man-made artist—knows How real is the thing which seems. Then, tongue or brush or magic pen May win the world to loud acclaim But he who wrought knows in his soul That, like as tinsel is to gold, His work is, to his aim And shall we strive? The years to come. Till sunset of eternity, Are given to the fairest god. The God of Things As They Should Be. The ending? Nay 'tis ours to do and dare and bear and not to finch; To enter where is no retreat; To win one stride from sheer defeat; To die—but gain an inch. Among the great present day negro characters, is U. E. Burghart Du Bois. He is universally acknowledged to be the most gifted and versatile writer his race has ever produced; poet, novelist, historian, essayist, and sociologist each endowed with his insight, his vision, and car- (Continued on page C) Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men > eI a ee ee PL | ee age : | Christmas Greetings! || To our Patrons and Friends who have’ so graciously contrib- a see abe aie etter nae arasinunly Soret | the Season’s Heartlest Greetings. (Mrs.) AURELIA M. NICKERSON, Prop. PAGE--B Why May Not The Christmas Spirit Prevail Through- out The Year? A SERMONETTE BY THE REV. MISS VEOLA BROWN We have heard of the intermittent stream, a freak of natire which flows only at periodic intervals and then remains dry for a long time. Christ mas is prone to be such a stream, in 80 far as our interpretation of it is concerned... flowing for a brief time through.the valley of human in- tercourse, then ceasing for long months; beginning again around the day that marks the anniversary of the Savior's birth. Why can we not have Christmas, things, not of outward signs and great the Christmas not of visible gifts of ado, but the Christmas of that visible empire of love with its great consid- erations and thoughtful observances and hourly feelings for the joy of others. Why can we not have this kind of a Christmas throughout the year—a season extended through the months, peace and concord perpetual? Tt is for this the world’s heart is yearning. It is the absence of this that makes the world's heart ache and break. Christmas comes, as a symphony with three movements: a movement upward—Glory to God in the Highest!"; a movement outward— “And on Earth Peace!"; a movement inward: “Goodwill toward men!” The season must stand for world peace. There is no need to detafl the horrors of war. It is the worst ill that afflicts mankind and the coming of Jesus was expected to put an end to war and establish goodwill among men. Unless the Christmas “season brings to us some added knowledge of this question, some incentive to put an end to war, some sanctified hatred of the things that cause it, we shall celebrae ahe feast mockingly. ‘Jesus would have none of it, Those who call themselves His folowers must end the scandol thet Christendom— the dominion of Christ—is the breed- ing ground for the world's worst wars Peace on earth? Shall it ever come? That is the concern of mil- lions of the race who turn their long- ing eyes at this season toward the Christ of Christmas and hope on for the time when men shall not make war anymore. Yes, peace will come! It 13 as sure as the existence of the earth on which We live. Today, the song swells from jayriads of hearts, from innumerable throat, until it rends the vaulted skies aljpv us. We five Whanke to tne Prorldee which| Sent tothis world in BBR we. live| The Christ whose compares to us the supreme joy of exsidboos the exalted character of womanbood: and the strength of sturdy and rigu.” tous manhood, Let. as leave off some of our accustomed ways and focus our attention and that of the world 2pon the real meaning of Christmas. It we would make Jesus, Regent rec- ognize his Messiab-ship,| He would bring universay prosperity through a square deal and do away with all need for Christmas baskets: He would | set up decency and justice in out courts and remove the stench of our prison system. He would end war and bring to pass that ancient:dream of ume, “When Peace shail over oll the earth lis novel splendors fling. ‘And the whole world give back the ‘song Which once the Angeles sang.” Se an an ne em sw are Coane z : i f Do Your Holiday Shop- ja f ping At a : HENDERSON & & HENDERSON fa Quality Shoppe A complete line of la- ja dies’ and men’s furnish- # ings of finest quality to 3 suit every purse. : An unusual assortment #& of attractive GIFTS for & women—and such va- 9 riety! o Miss Francis Hender- 4% son, manager, is always 4 available for SUGGES- TIONS for Christmas #& shopping. R A small deposit will re- 3 tain any article during Christmas sales, ic Henderson&Henderson i Central Ave. at Twelfth St. jf Telephone: MEt, 6224 ji Cs sien Wis tn Wn i tn a WT Boys on Urban League Outting At) Mrs. Katherine Barr, executive Sec Pacific Palisades retary of the local branch has beer in keeping with its annual Christ-| untiring in her efforts to do good mas program, the Los Angeles branch| among the needy, establish better of the Urban League will play Santa| race relations in the community and Claus to hundreds of needy families| improve economic conditions of the by serving free of charge a Christ-| group. It was mainly through her ef. mas dinner with all the trimmings in| forts that the branch was establish the spacious jidining room of the| ed here, for in 1917 she called a num. Branch home on Central avenue, send-| ber of friends together and establish. ing baskets of food to the poor and| ed what was then known as the Tus sick, and loading a great Xmas tree| kegee Industrial Welfare League out with toys and ¢lothes for little boys| of which grew the present organiza and girls of the community. This| tion affliliated with the National Ur means that hundreds of poor and| ban League with headquarters {r lonely souls in the City of the Angels| New York City. will be given an opportunity to en-| wn the recent Community Chest Joy the Christas Holiday who might] Drive pictures of the activities o otherwise be left in their misery &nd| the branch were run by International loneliness. No-man, be he black or’ New Service to create sentiment for ee te ee, LA yh eer go RM Fe iT ESS se = iy wa ay Lr Vice xt wea Pi ee isa GRAN rie DF ng pce ee < en re ST se am {hee = Ss E co A & me ry 4 ca acnpen peat anus races are welcome to come and get dinner and sing together “Peace cn Earth, Goodwill Towards Men.” Th motto of ths Urban League is Recreation, Housing, Education, In: Opportunity not Alms to the new- Here in Los Angeles, as in the larger cities of the ast, the Urban se eens ee ae aU Re Seca nec ntteer Meee MMB to locate the schools. —wuicues and generally acts as a pro- tector while they age being adjusted toe ie er ge oa John Fowler, head of the Industrial orders for help of all types, from em: ployers, 8,142; number of men and which were such a cooks, janitors, way Grocery Stores,| Inc., 30. A Carol of Color By: MARY JENNESS “[ may not sleep in Bethlehem, fa noe mech Tn etn en OR eis abeat fn ean ~ ing, “My skin is brown.” “Alone I ride to Bethlehem, Alone I there ashe. “My skin is white.” Not one, nor two, but!three they came, To kneel at Bethlehem, And there a brown-faced Christ-child, Breast By: COUNTEE CULLEN iActunery center WiNiok Yak hi Feat Whose heart is loyal to the least of eens _ ‘There is q thorn forever in his breast Who censot take bie, world for what Lee ee Aloof and lonely must he ever walk, | Plying a strange and unaccustomed a An alien to the daily found of talk, Mute when the sordid) songs of earth lee ce is the certain nd his dream aes To sweat his blood and prayers while ee ee oe dices |To shoulder his own coffin up the { steep, Incredulous summit that shapes his ings! yho have so graciously contrib- ee enema a Sinead a JRELIA M. NICKERSON, Prop. To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE--You May Never Know It) Happened Mrs. Katherine Barr, executive Sec- retary of the local branch has been untiring in her efforts to do good among the needy, establish better race relations in the community and improve economic conditions of the group. It was mainly through her ef- forts that the branch was establisi- ed here, for in 1917 she called a nunt- ber of friends together and establisi ed what was then known as the Tus- kegee Industrial Welfare League out of which grew the present organiza- tion affiiliated with the National Ur. ban ‘League- with headquarters in New York City. am the recent Community Chest Drive pictures of the activities of the branch were run by International New Service to create sentiment for } donations and were the only Colored ‘pictures used in the drive ~The annual summer camp at the Pa ‘cific Palisades is one of the enjoyable features of the Urban League for mothers and their children who are given an outing near the seashore for two weeks under the personal su- pervision of Mrs. Barr and the assist- ance of a trained nurse and boys’ supervisor. Last summer over 50 mothers, boys and girls took advan- tage of this outing. Eight hundred feet of film were taken of the camp activities and the motion picture shown at the new Lincoln Theatre. With renewed vigor and _inspira- tion quickened by past achievements the Urban League invites its friends to join in this ysar's Yuletide work ‘ot love, mercy and sympathy for those less fortunate ones who because of their circumstances must not be al- lowed to feel that they are none the less @ part of the Great Human Fam fly. The Urban Leage is planning au annual meeting to be held in conjune- tion with Emancipation Celebration on January 1. Mr. Fowler, the gener- al assistant says “This promises to be something new in Emancipation Celebration, in that we plan to give our successful corporations and big business an opportnuity to tell some- of the progress they have made in the past twelve months. All organizations eee invited. doom ate Jne doubts, and one for pity's sake canes Men Owe Success To Women, Says Author both intellectual and social energy in Anna Bowman Dodd, author of a tonishing conclusion from her study of this Frenchman and his contem ing women. During the sixty long tne worse Dales ee a A Christmas thought, a friend- ly wish My greeting here conveys And may the New Year find you blessed, Ig many, many ‘ways. You have ‘smiled, your friends have smiled So I have smiled, you see. ‘Thanks for having your dresses ‘and wraps, Made or altered by me. SUZANNE THWAITES ¥ been "buked an’ I been scorned, T been ‘buked an’ I been scorned, Chilln, I)been ’buked and I been ‘scorned. V'se had a hard time sho's you born. Talk about me much as you please, Talk about me much as you please, Chillun, talk about me much as you pleape. Mo! you talk, qwine ben’ my knees. Taint but one thing I done wrong— Taint but one thing I done wrong— Chillun, taint but one thing I done ‘wrong: Stay’d in my sins jes’ a lil’ too long. | eC 8 .¥ 4 ' -. .. MRS. BURK Principal Holmés Avenue School. Los Angeles City School Principal Bessie Bruington Burke has the distinction of being the first teacher appointed and the only _ principal among our group in the city. Mrs. Burke is a graduate of the Los An. geles State Normal School, bolds a Life ‘Diploma in Public School Ad: ministration and this month is com- pleting the requirements for the de- gree of Bachelor of Science at the Southern California University. Holmes Avenue School of | which Mrs. Burke is principal has a facul- ty of sixteen and over 4400. studenis. Nadine Bratton Whisenant is the scbool clerk. A new Primary unit is now under construction and will be ready for occupancy aboue January 10, 1928. This will eliminate outside bungalows and provide for a day nursery. Mrs. Burke is a native of Los An- geles and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bruington, California pioneers, residing at 975 So. Berendo St. ee Ff — 4 on E i cn Yt E if by o > MRS, SMITH Teacher in Primary - Department Holmes Avenue School teacher in the Primary department of the Holmes Ave. School, She re ceived her certificate from the Teach cre’ College of the University of California at Los Angeles. Sho 1s cou tinuing her work for a degree in tie Extension Division of tie University of California, Mrs. Smith is a_member_ of the Delta, Sigma Theta Sorority, Pl Chap ter. She ls also. the organist at St Phillips Episcopal Church. Mrs, Smith is the daughter of Mz and Mrs. Jas, P. Bratton of 854 B, 41st st ay es PE Fe, “fe: %, * 2 POS Pe eS ad a, owl Pah oe ara Shs rs he 7 Cee e Nag * F be Wee bi o—_, Ve eT. i i ao x a e Boe a.” vad 4 ee | MISS MARY BANKS Teacher in’ Palo Verde School Miss Mary Ruth Banks, daughter of Rey, and Mrs. W. P. Banks, native of Topeka, Kansas. She received her primary education in Topeka but later removed to Salina, Kan., in company with her parents and continued ber education. Immediately on finishing schools th Salina she returned to To- peka entering the High School at Pittsburg. She is a graduate of the State Normal at Emporia, Kansas, where she specialized in English and Primary Methods and was awarded a life certificate. She is instructor in the Elysian Park School where she has taught more than five years, be- ing the only one of our group in that school. Miss Banks is @ conspicuous member of the Second Baptist Church also associated witht radio broadcast ing in connection with the Angeles Temple as a singer. “Can Men Live Together--- Who Cannot Work Together? | An INFORMATION BUREAU and a clearing house for business men regarding the status and capacity of | men and women of the community, which aims to Place more and BETTER MEN on the PAY Roll by Raising the Economic and Industrial status of the com- munity, by connecting THE MAN WITH THE JOB, Advocating better LIVING CONDITIONS among members of the community. Cooperating with all organizations and agencies of this city for the purpose of securing a BETTER UNDER- STANDING regarding occupational activities and (pursuits. ‘Assisting in promoting, organizing and improving busi- ness and industrial relations with other groups of vari- ous communities. ‘Assisting in the training of students of economics and students of Social Work as well as business students of promise. A Credit Determining Factor for Men and Women Maintained by membership dues: Five Dollars per year service lues, plus One Dollar for verification service and Five Doilars per year for honorary membership dues. Donations optional. : -:- TYPES OF REGISTERED WORKERS -:- 3 Technical Department-—- Industrial Department-~ @ L Skiled Mechanics i Engineers, Draftsmen Building Trades : i ist Construction Help ¢ Chemists, Mechanical Dentists Mine ond: Oil icld Help f Trained Nurses Help for Factory g Bat Common Laborers a Printers. asl - Ranch, Dairy Help" Linotypists Bootblacks i Commercial Department— £ Domestic epartment-— Eaccutives g ~ Managers, Clerks ‘Accounts Stewarts, Chefs Bookkeepers Cooks, Bakers a Secretaries Waiters, Busboys ; Stenographers Forters Clerical Help genitore * Commercial Printers aney ‘Women’s Department—- {Automotive Department-~ Hotel, Restaurant f Mechanics Cafeteria r Painters } Institutional Laundries f Bodyworkers Steam Laundries f Washers Steam Laundries Truck Drivers Factory Help j _ Chauffeurs Domestic Maids, i 2005 Central Avenue WEstmore 3517 Frederick W. Wells, Organizer Tal-d) 4) 4) 4) dha) a) 4) 40-4) 4) -d)-d)-d) -d) d) ad) a) a) a) -d) ay de dv dt de de ta PT THE LABOR SERVICE BUREAU. QF [0S ANGELES a a a 4 us . es ae - s MRS. WHISENAUT Clerk in Holmes Avenue School. Nadine Bratton Whisenaut, is the only colored clerk in the Los Angeles City school District. Since her gradu ation from Jefferson High School she has taken a Vocational course which prepared her for the work she is now engaged in. Before entering school. work Mrs. Whisenaut was associated for eight years with M. Fredrichson Hair Co of Los Angeles as assistant manager. Mrs. Whisenaut is an accomplished cellist having been a member of the Orchestra in each school she attend: ed. Mrs. Whisenaut is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bratton of 854 E. 4ist St. L. A. Xmas Edition | UARANTEE, | Sac ~&» | : BO OA | S| WY ey io o! D \ &, IS, | CNY | SERVICE | _ We Wish -You--- | A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY. AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Gunralites (olden Gtate uarantee Tnsurance (0. Life:- Health - Accident | Home Office: 3512 Central Avenue % | _— * a w= ae.e | ewe ULL Ir M_ )hOUOUPTEIE PATI IFTAMAITA FAINT w.._as..Re.hhhUhwhehMhmhmhltU a > pare ¢ LITERARY#SUPPLEMENT OUT OF DARKNESS INTO LIGHT (Continued from page A) rying the impress of his clear think- ing. Many of you may have read his “Souls of Black Folk,” for it has had ® wide circulation, it dealt with the inner life of the negro in the midst of the American life—his social hu- miliation, bis enforced “Two-ness”— “an American, a negro—two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled stir rings, two warring ideals in one black body, whose dogge dstrength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.” Listen to the invocation with which he prefaces his offering: “Hear my cry, 0 God—the Reader— Vouchsaté that this my book shall not fall still-born into the world’s wilderness; Let there spring, Gentle One, from out| its leaves. vigor of thought and. thoughtful deed to reap the Harvest Wonderful Let the ears of a guilty people tingle, And seventy millions sigh for the righteousness Which excelleth nations in this drear day, When human brotherhood is a mock- ery and a snare. ‘Thus, in Thy good time, may Infinite Reason: turn the tangle straight! and those crooked marks on| +, fragile, page be not the| end.” (Continued in next ‘ssue | By: SINCLAIRE WHITE-MURDOCK Upon this, another Christmas-tide, when the generous spirit of giving is so resplendent, permit me to re mind in all bumility, the fact that sharity does begin at home. I flaunt this thought to those of our families who are planting and cultivating the character of their children—not in the vein of selfish hess, but in dire generosity to our boys and girls and also for the con- sideration of our young folk who ave in them the desire to further accen tate and cultivate their minds along aesthetic lines, Tam reminded of an article appear- ing in last Sunday's Timnes, headed— Clohtes Make the Man" by J. Wen- del, president of the National Feder: ation of Mercbant Tailors in London, for a meeting of that body to decide the ‘masculine for the comiga wear, Quite far-fetched from my ‘lar ne of work and also distant apr my statement that cha'ty begins Mluuome. in that article | found a true com- parison and application as to musical fducation. Musical education react supon the childsmind in precisely the same mat ner as “clothes” do to grown-ups. ‘Accompanying the newspaper artt- cle were three photographs, one. a young chap in sports tozs: another of the same individual in semi-morn ing attire: and lastly and again the same individual in full evening dress, in all its strict formality. The writer in part declares that the gentleman in sport tos is more “sporty” in hig inclinations when se attired. To use his own words: “he is more uncivilized, and likewise more lax in his conduct than is the man in morning coat, who is a bit more gentle, whilst when donned in full evening’ attire, he automatically becomes truly a gentleman, at least to the extent of his education and cultivation.” In full dress, his innate desire fore: es him to express and to bring to play" all of ‘tis most cultured man- herisms, The tone of his voice chang: es. His selection of words changes, it's walk, his hands, his general carriag: —all’ correspond and likewise his thoughts tend towards the opera in stead of a movie. He prefers, formal dinner in most selectod surroundings in preference to a cafeteria plate. And lastly, the company he selecis to share his evening’s enjoyment» be- comes one of those befitting to his appearance and frame of mind, thove who. most adequately complete bis mental and personal demands. This demand, imposed upon himself by kis own initiative comes from the most apparently simple thing—bis attire, his clothes? ‘And so It {s with our boys and zitls, our young men and young women, and in due. time consid:ration of them—charity should begin at home. even at Christmas and gift time. Music has the most disect effect upon the aesthetic cultivation ‘known. ‘The very learned philosopher, Con. fuctous is quoted as saying: “Life could not exist without music.” Music direct!’ Whether consciously or un- cousciously, music does direct and Influence the propagation of life. Mus- fc carries with it the sane reaction for the lottier in children as does the seensingly small item, “ciothes’ ‘to the already mature. Environment {s the life of cultivat- ed progress. Bernard Shaw says: “Ed. ueation In either child or man has never even begun until music and its study enters the student's daily rou- tine and there remains.” | Music should not be imposed upon children with the stipulated thought behind the investment that is. Is to become their life's vocation Far be {t. it is @ foolish parental tancy to expect that because you give your child, 5 to 6 years of musical training that be must essentially become an exponent of that particulor art. Muste serves on entirely different purpose than one of material investment and {ts future gain. Through music, tastes are culti- vated. Inner refinement, so oftes hereditary, but still smoldering, ts forced to make an open presentation | and continue to enlarge as it unfolds iColor harmony is derived directly from music. Music represents ton color, ang through training the eai jt, ,cortedt, and. techolcal musics sounds, the same is automaticall | conductedgto the sight and a prefer | ence for réfined sight beauty is there by stimulgted and a-distate arousec for the toe often seen loud, graudy and uncouth dress, with its riot o 'clumysily selected colors, material: and styles. “Musical training likewise conduces refinement in all sound. And, we find that through music, voice calti vation makes its manifestation and instead of a coarse, flat speaking voice, softness, dignity and reson ance is preferred, selected and used To accompany soft, refined voice mo dulations, a careful selection of words befitting one's culture in voice and ‘expression necessarily follows. If musicaj training conduces dignity ‘in sound, |garb, voice, vocabulary. likewise mpst follow a selection of companions to cope with these other idealistic #emands. What plays greater part in child's environment than copanionship? If children, with out force, and promoting for’ them selves select the more refined and cultured companions and playmates for their associates, is it not a great problem lifted from the _ parents anxious for their child's welfare? This is possible Indeed by training their tastes in the home. with those private educational :advantages than encour- age selectivity. ‘And so we find in the same man- ner in which tastes coming from sight and sound are elevated and companionship standards are raised, an élevated conception in book and reading selection. Through the med- ium of correct reading material the mentality becomes higher and the de- mand for the best in literature is in- stilled in the young mind. True Stor- ies, True Confessions, and the like can hold no charm for the young mind whose other tastes yearn for the fin- er, for all things mental progress by the law of equation. Consequently, in the end we tind a truly cultured, “un usual,” selective young girl or boy, demanding pot the plebian, but the refined side of life in all its details and a highes standard of individual- ism is forced to assert itself. Permit me, then, to suggest for your consideration, Musical Training as a Xmas gift to your boy or girl and a New Year's resolution to give our young folk all of the various sides of cultural education that will tend to develop thelr refinement and culture rather than to be satisfied and feel that we have discharged our Teen CUES we supply Crem sine ply with a public school education and call it square. Public school edu- cation is by -all means, most empha- tically essentjal, but unless the men- tality in our{ children has been sti- mulated in ‘private home training along lines of the finer, ‘the public schools carry dangers along with their benefits We can prétect our boys and girls who must travel through Gremmar school, High schoo! and college by offering to them and demanding of them equipment along those lines that will develop their idealism, there- by placing them in a position to pro: through their own individual tastes tect themselves when away from 15 which we, by supplying them with the necsesary and correct. environ- ment plant in them. This for a New Year's resolution and a thoughtful Xmas zift! i LITERARY GOSSIP Shak:speare has replaced Dickens in popularity among the children of London's east end according to the report from the Bethnal Green Public Library. Boy jpatrons of the library from 10 to Iflyears of age voted two to one in favor of the Stratford Bard. The librarian believes that handsome editions of \Lamb's “Tales trom Shakespeare,”"/and Mee's “Children’s Shakespeare,”}has much to do with the vote. eh. There was such a scramble for the limited autographed edition of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s book, “The King's Henchman”, which sold at twenty-five dollars a copy, that the publishers, Were at the time of this writing, un- able to locate 4 copy at a single book- shop althoughj they were willing to Tay one hundged dollars for one for a friend of the House Dr. Du Bois has written another novel which is to be published by Harcourt, Brace and Company. I un- derstand that it is to be a tale of Ne- sro life in Harlem... surely, this is something to look forward to. .. As yet the publication date is not giv- en to the public. Speaking of Dr. Du Bois’ novel Iam reminded of Eric Walrond's new book which is listed among Boni aid Liveright's fall pub- lications. .. . { is to be named Big Ditch and ts a’story of Panama... . conjecturing from the title I arrive at the idea that i¢ might have something to do with thé Panama Canal which the Negroes call “a big ditch.” . . . Miguel Covarrubias’ Negro Draw- ings is being brought out by Knopf. They ought to be exceedingly clever, it they follow the line of the carica- tures of bis that appeared in Vanity Fair about 1924 or ‘25... . Plays of Negro Life by Alain Locke and Mont- gomery Gregory is out and indeed is a beatifullp rinted book. There are some rath:r Wonderful photographs and also somg fine decorations by Aaron Douglas. The selection of plays seems a wise ane and I look forward to the time =e the Krigwa Players or some otheg amateur troupe witl have all of these plays in repertoire . .. Which reminds me that Doralyne Spence of the Krigwa Players, who was the star of the ill-fated Stigma, is now playing the role in Abraham's Bosom which Rose McClendon played before the opening of Porgy. This is proof positive that th elittle theater movement {s an important factor in the artistic development of Negro life-—G, Bennett in opportunity. “Seven hundred years ago the whit peoples of the world got such a scar from the invasion of Europe by Gen ghis Khan and his Mongol destroy ers that they have not yet recovere from the fright,” says Upton Close athor of THE REVOLT OF ASIA (Putnam) and the new Oriental no vel, MOONLADY (Putnam). “Ther: were good grounds for their feelings for only the death of the great Khar and the desire of all his generals t go home and attend the funeral save¢ all of Europe from the destructior and degrading servitdue visited up on Russia—the scars of which ar stil deep in the Russian soul.” “But it has become common. fo westerners to associate the Yelloy Peril with the Chinese nation, when as a matter of fact, to the Chinese belongs our gratitude for decisively eliminating danger of reappearancé of the scorage of civilization. ANGEL'S FLIGHT by Don Ryan (Boni & Liveright, $2.50) is a nove that attempts to reflect life as. dis closed in two entirely different cities Los Angeles and New York, Nothing is oitted from the concave slope of the Pacific t othe New England curve Yet is is portrayed with a truthful ness of vision that an old timer shud ders to recall, it is the story of a newspaperman, gassed in the war and sent West for his lungs to be cured. Arriving pen niless in Los Angeles. he comes in contact with every group from gangs ters to nebulous Hollywood and_he Js at ease with all. Through the pages ‘stalk prominent figures ot our con temporary life, easily recognizable pungently and wisely drawn. Just. as he begins to realize that life has lost its spicy appeal for him, he s suddenly hurled back into New York where he accidentally meets his (laughter whom he never knew exist ed. ‘Athor Ryan utreats all classes with a sarcastic compassion. He portrays his characters in caustie dialogue and action which is expressed in lang: hage realistically beatiful. This puts him in quite a unique class. One has ® vanuc feetinge—wite—tesdinte — Hs book that he has read something similar in Tully's novels. Angel's Flight is a mental book: that is, theme is deep thought under- lying the action and certainly there is enough material throughout the main plot to be the central theme for many other novels. —Dorothy Plmb Vena. ARE YOU' DECENT?—by Wallace Smith, a friendly tap at the dressing. room door. And a voice: “Are you de- cent?” It is the traditional and intimate formality of the world backstage. BY it the visitor asks if the one withm is sufficiently clothed to receive com- rany. ‘Thus the title of this group of Wal: lace Smith's human and humorous stories of the folks in Mrs. Fisher's boariling-house—“strietly for the pro- fession.” With the book in or hand, we stand at the dressing-room door. And, paus: ing a discreet moment, we enter—to find our hostess slipping into a kimo: no or kicking spangled, soiled tights under the make-up table. For we'll not encounter the glitter- ing and gaudy “stars” on this ven ttire beyond the footlights. We enter the domain of the two-a-day. sleeper- jumps and one-night stands. We meet those who lodge at Mrs, Fisher's—tha sword swallower, the nifty hoofer, trained seals, derelict Shakespear: ians, the knife thrower, artist:s who perform acrobaties hanging by their jaws, burlesque comedians, In brief, the eternal children of the “small time”—sthe performers of minor vaudeville—the "good troupers” of theatrical legend. Under the mask of comedy and the play of light words. are told stark stories of love and lite, of, despairing hop eand smiling des- pair. (Gr P. Pfnam’s Sons $2.50). LAZARUS LAUGHED—a Play by Eugene O'Neill. (Bond & Liveright. $2.50) This is the third of Mr. O'Neill's myth plays. It tells the story of Laz- ars, aroused by Christ from the dead. The play opens after the departure of Christ where Lazarus’ family and the multitude await the first word from the risen as to what he has seen and heard Beyond. Lazarus speaks: “There ig no death There 1s only God's eternal laugh- ter” From his lips there falls God-given laghter that molds the mtultitude to his own will. Here is the only man who has been vouchsafed to look in- to the Beyond and has been permit. ted to return to tell of it. He alone knows there ts no death; life itsalt is a part of a much larger and hap- pier scheme. The motivation of the play rests upon the fact that he can only convince his listeners of this fact while he 1s preaching and leugh- ing, but when he 1s gone from the scone, the old tear of death returned. ‘This is in the completest sense a noble and exstatic tragedy, the most nowerfl, truest and most’ beautiful that any dramatist has given us since Goethe. In the sweep of its emotions an dthe vitality of its ideas Lazarus AT LULA’S BEAUTY SHOPPE | That Madame must be surrounde: by beauty while shg herself is being ‘beautified is the aesthetic principle on which Lula’s Beauty Salon, 145233 ‘Central avenue, one of Los Angeles’ smartest and most modernly equipped parlors for beauty culture was estab: lished. Entering the reception room of the Salon, one is impressed with the art- istic atmosphere of the place, The walls of the entire shoppe are’ done in umber green with glazed antique finish. Busts of famous Grecian beau- ties resting.on mahogony stands lend a touch of refinement, together with wrought-iron art objects, antique, oc: casional furniture and hand-cut ‘mir. rors, Heavy, damask, silk-finished Grapes in gold: and black with orient- al figures reflect the shades and de- sign of the imported rug. A radi» furnishes entertainment for waiting customers. Lula’s hobby and happiness—cater- ing to milady's aesthetic nature, so vividly expressed in the physical’ as- pect of her shoppe, is carried on in a more practical mianner throughout her beauty culture laboratories where three expert operators, thoroughly trained in their art operate. Mrs. Minnie Watson heads the shampoo, scalp treatment and_ press: ing departments and Miss Etta Mae Marshall, marceller and hair dyer has charge of those departments. She also gives the facials and artistic eye- brow arching. Mrs. Lula Henderson. the proprie- toress, gives the marcell wave exclus- ively and has but recently included In her latest Parisian system the wav marcel which every woman knows is the wave that Stays Put. And so it is that at Lula’s Beauty Salon one finds Beayt that appeals to the physical aspect and beauty that satisfies the soul of refined and diacriminating tastes. CAROLING DUSK—"This Antholo- gy of Verse by Negro Poets, edited by Countee Cullen is a right beauti- fal book,” says Gwendolyn Bennet in nas made some pretty courageous se- lections and his foreword gives just ‘reason for the book's being, His In- clusions range from the gentle so- briety of Arna: Bontemps’ Golgotha Is A Mountain to the sheer simplicity and naiyete of Lula Lowe Weeden’s Dance... One can easily under- stand a sober-eyed child saying Down at the hall at midnight some- times, You hear them singing rhymes. These girls are dancing with boys. They are too big for toys. Miss Weaden is not yet ten years old. sndeed» Mr. Cullen has done a noble piece of compilation—one that might easily take its place in im- portance alongside of Braithwaite's Anthology of Magazine Verse. ~ The Asiatic camel makes the most amazing and terrible sounds, accord- ing to William J. Morden, author of ACROSS ASIA'S SNOWS ‘AND DES. ERTS, the story of the Morden-Clark Expedition just published by the Put- nams, “He does not just bubble and snarl like his African brother,” says Mr. Morden, “but groans, shrivks. and screams as though in mortal agony. Somg of the sounds’ made by our camels Rere like those of human beings in deep distress. awtul shrieks of pain and fear, which ig heard at night woldu bring a cold sweat to the bearer. They groan and scream at the least provocation, when being made to kneel or rise, when being packed or unpacked, and often it anyone merely comes near them. When uttering these nearthly sounds, they open their wide mouths and dis- play @ pair of canine teeth fully as large and wicked-looking as those of 4 lion. The camel-men seemed to pay Uittle attention to these _ terrifying open jaws, Personally, however, I had a very healthy respect for the big fangs and gave a wide berth to any camel which opened its mouth at me “Every now and then, when moving about the caravan, a shriek from just behind would make me jump for saf>- ty. I'decided to adopt the slogan ‘I'd walk a mile to get away from a cam- * wee While cabbage eaters all over the world are contending’ for the title of “Biggest Cabbage eater in the World,” William J. Morden comes forward with the contention that at one time in his life he was the “Hard est Gum Chewer fp the World.” Mr Morden is a scientist ami the leader of a great scientific expedition thal was sent out by the Natural History Museum which went to Central Asia to hunt Ovis Poll, Marco Polo Shecp. Bt despite all this Mt. Morden main tains his contention. While in Mongolia, the Morden. Clark Expedition was stacked by Mongol soldiers who tortured Mr. Mor- den and Mr. Clark, and held them prisoners for several weeks. “When the farces started,” Mr. Morden re- lates. in his book’ ACROOS ASIA’S SNOWS AND DESERT. “Clark wa- smoking 2 pipe, and this a Mongol Knocked from his mouth clear across the ‘yurt T had a.plece of gum in| my mouth but fortunately they did| not notice it; before I had finishec with it, that was the hardest-chewec piece of gmu in history.” BOOKS FOR CHILDREN ADVENTURES OF CHICCHI—b) Paola Lombroso-Carriro, translate by Mary Ellen Wood Curtis and Mar guerlte Aspiawall. Charmingly, true folite adventures of alittle. Italia boy and his young cousins; children who are mischievous, naughty some times, imaginative, generous and wholly lovable: in short, they, are eal children, the kind that will-give ail parents, grandparents, uncley an aunts a. thrill of recoguition, In addition to the delightfully nat- ural quality of these little tales of Chicchi andNino and Mimi, there is the vividly portrayed background. of itallan child’ite of today; the. vers spirit and atmosphere of the Italiar stories lifted sympathetically by the translators out of the original | ints the alien tongue, without losing the essence of their original charm. ‘All children will love Chlechi, with his whimsical little sayings, his bub bling love of fun, his knack of, get ting into, and out of, trouble most amusingly. And grown-ups who be: gin by reading these adventures to Enildren ‘will end. by rereading. them for themselves. Handsomely iustrat ed in Color and line by Robert Gas- ton Herbert. $3.00 YOUNG PEOPLE OF HISTORY— by Elbridge S. Brooks, Being an edi tion in one volme:of' Historic “Boys and Historic Girls. The world’s histor- ie boys and girls have been many In every age and clime may be found notable examples of young peopie bo, even before they reached man hood. or womanhood, have for 00d of evil, lett thelr impress on thelr. time. From these the author has chosen the careers of two dozen young peo- ple of different lands and epochs, who could have rightly claimed a place in. the worlds annals of _ blatori children even bad they not lived out their “teens.” Based on athentic fact and pre- pared with a due regard 9 historic ume will appeal to young and old allke, "$2.50. LET'S PRETEND—by Georgett: Agnew. Illstrated by Ernest Shepard. A charming volume of quaint, fanci- ful, interesting and sincere poems that will be treasured not only Dy the child but by the worldly wise Who would recapture that spirit of won: derful ‘lets. pretend. Mrs. Agnew, a noted contributor to Punch, writes with a subtle/ un- derstanding, and puts into child’ lang: wage the innocent thoghts of our lit: tle folk Mr| Ernest H. Shephard, with bis magic, art, unlocks the secfets of the child, mind, and with true genius re veals, in exquisite drawings, the, Jey the beauty. the immortal ‘bea ty. of childhood. Surely an. infe letable appeal $176 Silvia Lax is the perfect: mineral health tonic for kidney and bladder troubles, constipation, indigestion and neuritis. Priced at $50 per quart or $1.50 per gallon. Order this wonder. ful health tonic at 1059 E, Jefferson, HUm. 2335, Mrs. Elizabeth Martinez, manager. e With Appreciation for their contri- bution, directly or indirectly, to the success and growth of our .business, we ex- tend to our pa- trons and friends Greetings for A Mercy Christmas A Bappp New Pear eo ' TENETTE PRESS 1407 Hooper Ave. t 'RACE’S ONLY ORGANIZED DECORATORS | OPEN PALAIS D’ART STUDIOS Wances. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year | es aE ee es Central Avenue at Pico Street a Where Milady brings her car yor the best ii all-around service. Accessoriés of special holiday assortment make excellent gifts. 2 Tires, tubes, electric bulbs, spark plugs and polighes are among our sales features. Rich- field wasoline for more mileage to the gal- lon ard Penn, Mid-Continental, Western x az oils for that snappy getaway and smooth % roadability. : WEstmore 6805 i ELLIS N. WARREN, Prop. SL ee j fe Merry. Christmas! i § ; BRANDON’S 5-10-25-&- UPSTORE § 5 3217 Central Avenue 4 Where it is a pleasure to browse and buy Toys, Art Goods, Novel. 8 ties, Decorations and Useful Household Articles of all kinds—Select. {si witncinininatiio sat. Where van ny moos Geet § § dewreien steiits and hasty selections tn Holiday purchases—that's ; ESSIEN etm anim elm mmammand For Appointment HUmbolt 7676 9% BEAUTY BEAUTY® SCHOOL LINCOLN SALON 5 We prepare you for State Board Examina- #& tion. In the General Course Permanent #& Waving and Electrolosis ‘ ANN GILLESPIE: & 2319 Central Ave. Los Angeles, Calif. 3& a ind | When Sergeant Hank (Henry M.) “Brooks returned from the shell-ridden trenches of the Argonne, he brought back some queer looking sketches o! a soldier's life; a few beaten helmets depicting war scenes; and, incidental. ly, the concept of one of the race's most unique business enterprises. It_was sometime, however, before Hank's dream came true, for many Angelenos will recall his “studio” in his backyard where he used to do rigns and posters for eastside busi- ness places, and who can forget that funny little camouflaged flivver—his delivery wagon—that rattled and dart- ed in and out traffic, dangerously near the point of total collapse! But Hank, the artist was essential- ly Hank, the business man and as his reputation as a commercial artist and Interior decorator grew, and demands for his attractive posters in pastel shades increased, Hank saved his earnings and held fast to his dream. This month the Palais D'Art opened its doors. And this is Hank's dream: studios and business offices for inter- jor and exterior decorating; commer- cial art work: signs and posters; a nudes and pictorial department; a building-loan department for financing the construction and’ decoration of private homes and apartments. Associated with Mr, Brooks is Mr. sylvester A, Rasmus, foreman and contractor for house’ painting and papering and himself an artist of no mean ability. Mr. Sylvester was for (wenty-six years a master painter in Houston, Texas where he had charge of over two hundred painters work- ing out of a large paint company in the sothern district from Houston to Kansas City, Missouri, A staff of com- mercial artists and interior decor ators, mostly young men whose train: ing in the various local art and archi- tectural schools especially fits them for designing and decorating homes and apartments with those unique, Spanish effects so appropriate for the California environment is under his supervision in the Palais D'Art stu: dios The Palais D'Art studios offer an especially appggling contract plan whereby buildefs may have their new homes built, painted and decor- ated with ten years to pay for it in small, monthly installments. These contracts are handled solely by the Henry M. Broks company and while re Oe a eo een fit to those desiring a beautiful home with but small capital to invest, it likewise affords an aesthetic vaiue. for, one of the most significant fac- “the selection and use of a harmonious \interior and exterior decoration. The most casual thought will sense the [expediency of giving the contract for your home's decoration to a single artist who will study your family life, its financial status, individual tastes [and tempermaments, building his de- corative scheme accordingly. Contrasted with this plan ig the dis- organized selection of a group of ‘men—one to paint the exterior of your house, one to paper or decorate the walls and one to offer suggestions for. furnishings—each expressing his own, individual, discordant taste with no thought of the general color har- mony or the prevailing family psycho: logical moods. With the announcement of its building-finance plan, the Palais D’art inaugurates a safe, ‘wild-cat-proof” system that has ‘already enabled scores of Angelenos to build better and more beautiful homes. One of the ‘most prominent organizations to take advantage of the plan is the Eastside Mothers Club for” which Mr, Brooks contracted a $12,000 dormitory and nursery annex Messrs. Brooks and Rasmus have decorated most of Los Angeles’ most beautiful and fashionable cabarets and night clubs among which are: Sebastian's Cotton Club; the Planta- tion, the most aristocratic cabaret in the West: Sears & Roebuck's Waldi- mar cafe: and for the Eastside’: Black American colony these artists decorated the Burdette’s Pie Shoppe; Ye Waffle. Shoppe; Chick-Inn; D'Louise cafe and the Legion club, formerly the Humming ‘Bird cabaret. They have likewise filled contracts for many downtown beauty parlors and department stores: lobby cards for the Bank of Italy and but recently finished murals for the magnificent, new Polytechnic High School Audi. torium The Palais D'Art company pay the highest wages to its artists and con- sequently is able to retain a staff of the best talent available. There are many other interesting phases to Hank Brooks’ dream ma terialized—how it is reflecting innum- erable benefits in innumerable ways, both on the personell of the Palais D’Art and the entirg gacial group; of the ingenutty business principles of 10 haye 7" che oN , servicable thing. But our story must end somewhere, so we suggest that you give the Palais D'Arc a visit yourselves, explore its studios and eg cee Serre ee FOKKER GREATEST AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER OF THIS DAY Los Angeles Harbor Has Brightest Future Outlook on Pacific Coast ny i) VW — mo ——— | ye \ .. Sf Gey : » : -” a te “Ln a ry : S588 aa "i ool tf % eM i i ce cerned (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) In 1880, Los Angeles, as a Spanish pueblo, had a population of 11,000 in habitants. In 1900 the population grew to 100,000, and in another ten years Los Angeles had become one of the largest cities in the United States. A city of half a million population had been built without special atten- tion being given to its port possibil- ities, and the progressive people of Los Angeles realized that the city’s future growth largely depeaded upon taking advantage of water transpor- tation to build up its commerce, San Pedro and Wilmington were pointed out at this hearing in Dec-mber, 1896, and in 1909 the two harbor towns of Wilmington and San Pedro were an nexed to the City of Los .ingeles The actual construction work of channels and terminals commenced in 1922 after various l-gal obstacies had been cleared away. The first mu- nicipal wharf was completed in 1914. about the time the Panams Canal was opened and immediately. intercoastal shipping began to com= to the new port of the Pacific Southwest. Soon broke out, and within a short time ail of the principal ships along the Pacific the principal ships along the Pacific Coast had sailed to the Atlantic Coast with the exception of a few small lumb r schooners, several coastwise passenger boats and a few small craft. It was about a year after the armistice was signed before the ships began to return. There was a pheno: menal growth of Los Angles ship: bing beginning November, 1919. From less than 150,000 tons a month mostly lumber—at the close of the war, in less than four years Los An- geles Harbor had attained a volume of more than 2.000.000 tons per month. This great volume was brought about by the unprecedented ofl de velopment which had taken place in, the vicinity of Los Angeles, and the lack of storage and refining facilities to care for it. The only thing to do was to pipe it out through the Har. bor as fast as ships could carry it away, with the result that the sea lanes from Los Angeles to Panama became a veritable procession of tank ers, and Los Angeles oil put th: Pa nama Canal on a profit paying basis because of the tolls the tankers paid to the United States Government PPEEEEEE EEE TEES EL * THE FUTURE L. A. * FEES EEE EEE EE ES With the year of 1927 rapidly draw ing to an end, Los Angelos county is preparing to continue its present rend which Win time, will nlace it among the leading cities of the world, in an industrial sense, as it now does in beauty and climat:. Los Angeles has been fortunate during the past year in securing a number of notable nationally known industries. The com- ing year will see those industries ‘in operation and adding consid:rably to the payroll of local indystries. The output of the new plants also are ex pected to assist is making the total of manufactured products reach new high level. While it is too early to secure any authentic figures gn the output of Los Angeles for 1927, a commission of 1926 with 1925 will serve to show the rate of inctease over a year period. However, it is cxpected that 1927 will show a greater increase over 1926 that that year has over the, previous one, When referring to industrial Los Angeles, not only is Los Angeles county included, but those sections de- pendent upon Lox Angeles for their supplies and transportation facilities The Los Angeles metropolitan area, therefore, 1s comprised of Los Angel: es, Orange, San Bernardino and River side counties. The majority of indus- trial plants are located outside the city limits of Los Angeles. Because of the contour of the city, in some instances, and in others because of the value cf real estai- within the city proper, Taking the entire Metropolitan Area of Los Angeles. the manufactured pro- ducts for 1926 totaled $1,278,435,377. The weekly payroll for the district was $5,773,096. The products were made in’ 5,804 establishments by 177, 126 workers. The industrial output of the Metropolitan Area has more than doubled since 1919, or within eight years. In .1919 the value of manufactured products was $618,772,- 520. A detailed classification of the ra ] y o if eae ioe ae ; we ees) g a (er i - —— ~ n Zs am ad = aia Caters tien a a ak ~ = ; ard NS = , & A . etd sg r - bp ~. industries within this district shows that there are 3,500 different types of industrial activity pursued, With the increases in Los Angeles manufactured products, which the large increases in population neces: sitated, new markets had to be found for ofr products. As Los Angeles and Southern California are large con- sumers of products from the adjoin- ink states, reciprocal trade between this section and those states makes a ready market for many of the locat manufactured products. Business men of the west are realizing the direct advantage of looking to a western center as a source of supply. In this way they obtain prompt delivery mak- ing possible more rapid turnover: they have the advantage of goods designed and prodaced especially with the western requirements in view they have a saving in freight charge, and are, though spending their money in the West, helping to build up the great western empire. Los Angeles is the largest market for Idaho po: tatoes, Utah pig iron and Arizona livestock and grapefruit. When the Idaho merchant buys more Los An geles goods it means that more Idaho potztors can be sold in Southern Cal ifornia. When the Utah parchasing agent buys tires or stecl or some other manufactured commodity in Los Angeles. it puts more people to work and makes possible larger pur chases of Utah iron. When the Ari zona department store buys more 8o- men’s wear in Los Angles, it adds Just that much to the market for the agricultural and livestock prodve!s of that state. Thus, with the realization that the buying of Los Angeles govds does the buyer as much good as it does the merebant here, it may be considered highly probably that our neighbor ing. states will enter into agreeable LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXHIBITS trade pacts. Another factor that fa vors Los Angeles in its bid for trade with its back country is the harbor In many instances it is the only out let available to. our neighbors whe desire communication with South America, Mexico and the Orient, ot for those who wish to ship by water to the East-rn seaboard to avoid high railroad freight rates. The improvements in the -harbor also make it possible for Los Angeles manufacturers to seek markets abroad and so great has besn local expansion in recent years, that products bearing the “Made In Los Angeles” mark are found in all the feading cities of the world. Reductions in railroad freight rates has made it possible for manu facturers in’ this district to compete favorably with more firmly establish ed eastern manufacturers, who,’ even at the present time, control large por tions of the Western market. While outside markets are desirable, so fast is. the growth of Southern Californir that established firms work at capac ity to supply this rapidiy — growing area, It was not so many years ago that Los Angeles county was little mor than a summer ‘or winter resort Summer resort for those seeking re- lief from ,the horrid summers of the middlewest, and winter resort for those from the north and east who were anxious to get away from the cold and Into a more agreeable clim- ate. With the large number of tour- ists’ coming here almost continuously, it Was no more than expected that a tair percentage of them should make Los Angeles coufity their home. With the increases in population it became necessary to supply means of employ- ment to the residents and the Cham- ber of Commerce established its “Bal- anced Prosperity” fund. The object of PULAU ULV DULL ULIUD DY IULDUDY IY LIUDUIU LID UDA LIU LIYLIULIV EG UDA LOY I ULIVAN LINEN LEY EN LIALID ED OW ENED OD ONL 7 on se: A ae ER 49 iN | ol: a i | Ser id “ =f 4 é eee. | ih aes 4 OS ae f / q a = wD rane: a: i oe ee es ia Sf eg ia a Se ee ee ? ae Fa ed fe einer ne a Ss fs ~ te” ewe _ 5 aw PW | or il % re Bie Z a an “aa 7 aA bats i E fo) EY ne See pst p! ae: ai rs See 3a . ee ay Ne: ee oe oo ae A <3 i et 5 ae ae) a) we the move was to raixe sufficient funds to carry on an extensive campaign to ‘interest eastern factories to locate here. The plan, from the start. has proven a tremendous success and has resulted in Los Angeles becoming a recognized manufacturing center. __ Practically erating and shipping Los “Angeles county’s scenic beauties to “thd eastern states for exhibitioy was “what bas been accomplished bythe field service department of the Cham- ber of Commerce during last summer ‘To interest eastzrners in visiting here “this winter, elaborate displays of the county's recreational, scenic, and ‘manufacturing advantages were shown at eastern and middlewest rn state fairs ‘The total attendance at the eastern state. fairs in which Los Angeles “county had its display this year, was 5.279.561, with three fairs yet to be cointed, which, it is expected, will bring the total to more than 6,000,000 | Los Angeles ‘county literature was distributed at the fairs only to those requesting it. By so doing waste was eliminated to a minimum and those in charge of the exhibit were assured ‘the Iiteratwre was taken only by ‘those interessd in Los Angeles and Southern California. In all the fairs a close check was made as to the dis tribution of the literature and it was found that it was almost impossible to find any discarded Los Angels county reading matter. : According to Charles P. Bayer, field segretary of the Chamber. it is customary at fairs to ailow for con- siderable waste, as those attending the expositions gather as many book lets as possible, only to throw them away.on leaving the various buildings By limiting the booklets and siving them to those who ask for them. it is TOURISTS ARRIVING IN LOS ANGELES 2. 1 wy A of 2 i NAN 3 Fa - nee Aa Ness: ae ‘ ee oe Be ct ee . ete “i vant 5 ia ier ay 2 ee . a a - Ea ee en: rack a | ee se OE, BT yh: ree ae ioe 8 ie SD ee ee a pea | js eee -* oie ee Zé ‘eT Fite do Lea a F a os kt ras Pe ene om ied a os. a a ee fe Ee ae 2 b fe a sh z ors: <u *S ea aoe ; AB Baa 2° ig Dee catty eS ee iF we io i sx Pees as ae — ee jz ee 5 Vee ae e , ee ee a rma FEE ee i 3 —, > aes 5 SS, Hae ee gh i et ye ees vee Amy t oe me le Pe . ft ba (nA oe oe ae Be mo 5 aa eee 15 Pe oe a a a ee FOP a 4 et <a ee ee i? reasonably sure that the booklets will ko into the, homes of the rasterners PEEP ER EEE EEE EET + BACK TO THE FARM. = Fee a Pee bbe eee se i Re FAIL. PHER sthe farm” movement has been sweeping the country, and, like other sections of the nation, Los Angeles county has felt the reaction of this desire On the parr of thousande of p-rsons, In humerous caser. ine mewcoMer to Las Angeles is here because. of a desire to come in closer contact with nature. or even to establish a home of his own away from the confined areas of the cities Not only are the newcomers to this Heciion Infecied Gul 4 dusite (6 te IDE IED IN EN EN EN OT LON EN EH IR IR IRIN LIN LI RIN IR INLINE IO OS turn to the firm. miuny persons, liv ing ete anatiy Sones, euddiayh Wl Tv teaciehey Mane ni many Cote Ia noma GUAEDEH eeIVON wlige INE IMlEHt grow tise oun vegelubbfs ani false thickets, rabbits oF athed. fod ew Tas prowtpiyme products PELPHEG eHUE uaa to: on! arenll Taso Ui Last pei tee eau Tee kame Leilene amabneet Ue the aarlentiurat departuienr 4 the Land Angeles Chasilier of Comp sree. five prenatal “i Hat of sunaebins that MMibE bee Recdedl bythe thetic MMGL TEINELURER. fd Gea toes nent, Offering ee ty. available. qecist alice Ungthage clnhlug |i are turn ing as a vocation, ot inerely. 4s. an ald to ralsing. the. standard. of [leing Of sme ine family, Dr, Chanenks wt fesgh the ndilce AC he ChaIMER of Cofimerce agelcultural experts [tall matters pertaining to farm life, In Speaking ‘of taking up aereas Dr Clements stated “Exclusively Southern Catithrata, and developed largely around | Los Angeles, the. small suburhan. (farm fame reuresente, a mode of {ving that Ix lixuriate yet eeonomie. ‘These Ung ‘holdings combine the. ied ri ral environment with the _-esjiven: Innes of the city: peruit indulgence in the pleasures of home beantitier tinn ‘sith the economies. of a edutine ited hnme-grown food supply: andl an increased money Income without xe rice of sustaining employment tn truth, this circumstance. represeyis. higher stondard of living than is known <Isewhere in the world. Avail- able ‘within practieul_commuting Vist. nee af the. Cty. and. near “every smaller town, these litle farms) are Southren California's bent oftering to ihe newcomer b nt on emtablishige ‘8 home ' “During the past decade, thousands of familie have sougin such enviren: ment in the Southland. and because of the unique advantages, both nathral andacqute dc they have. found Moan “OIL FIELD, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUN UP LAY VOU VP = > | ‘ comfort and happiness through better tain this Seale of pleasnratite, eine trad Smicll Poon as a Home: plage Meno reedaueri At ke oa sent NOLL ace dest nae! Tae Hasehore, fanllf a inie wijiegn wae sdilnites Givi! Wig toe nem, hee SMICOHA aOdL Me TOL ttl oh THOT a flats WBAE TL Fail SIR the help oop th. flamily, produce at leash again ane obs anole Sik HENGE Gone Neg Gauls trae county, away from the rigors of other IRCCS HAVE WHEN Che sal the Uitte, sad ak mehewull 1b, more elastic and a higher standard Me lviige Hectetbll ee penne Hind wot Ohiy rere NEOFIEG MIC ER The Small Farm for Dependence “The thin). type of sifering tea Heetiona: at wuulhaee Cpiroentds may ine found tbe xmaller farmer, with from two ta vv acres of land who tive balding, <ieneralls sooutten Fajetnn is the principal activity, but usually it is combined with berry, vegetabl (Coat hinblionmaneal | ring much of his material and most lof his valuable data to his native country. There he established | the | Company, with a large plant at Ams- jterdam, owned and directed’ by Mr. Fokker. This enterprise has also been j eminently successful. and up to 1926 ‘more than 10,000 Fokker aircraft of various types had been built and sold They have gone all over the world and have given satisfaction every where. No less than forty-five differ ent types have been produced. includ ing “monoplanes, biplanes and tri planes, pursuit ‘planes, observation planes, bombing planes and torpedo planes, many of these being both land and seaplanes, amphibians and flying boats, and commercial craft ranging from ‘large airliners to small sport planes. Governmental and commercial organizations of 14 nations are among the purchasers of Fokker aircraft: during the past six years, several of them in Ire qutntities, After the war, Mr. Fokker was one of the first to build a special typeof airplane for comm real transportation. based on the principle which is vital te all transportation: thar of caitying the Eteatest possible load over die reat est possible distance, at tie dered sperd. for the smallest: posstsle ex pendiure of money. ‘This was TAM In the years following, fete of Fok ker commercial airylan © were built and delivered to the gular trans portation lines which dee oped. tn 1925 Fokker aircraft were fd as Standard equipment by ik Folios ie regular European tins. Am=tendam to London, Rotterdam +0 rena [Hamburg and Copenhagen, Atst or Hdam to Brussels and Paris, Copenh: gen te Hambure and) Anmsterdin Dantziz to Koenigsberg ait B val Vienna tw Budapest, Ko nigsbere to Suolensk und Moscow, and severe German lines, The total traffic of these during 1925 represented: ye svhgers transported, 42.255, mail ful fr ight transported. 1430000 Ths. ais tance flown Lic niles. Fokker agtanes at Nhe present time i oper aion cover a distanes of over 10,00 miles daily. while the total mileage Mey have covered is new amt thy Tour and one halt millions. The ox Periener derived from thie intensi operation is the basis of the design of Fokker products of today, During this time not a singh: aceld nt hos secured, diet any meehanien! tal ure, convineing evidence of the Te markably safy flying qualities inherent in the “Fokker plan s, Neither? Mr Fokker nor his companies are tinan cially interested dn any of these lin ~ and Fokker aircraft always have been are and continue to be sold on thet merits, not through political pull vt financial connection, The underlyine principle in all Fokker designs safety in flying qualities. as well: as in construction, but in every othe respect. 100, Fokk r aireraft repre sent thé high development of airplane design. the finest technical skill ind experience, and the most rigid con trol of all material entering thei manufacture. A further and most po tent of view, lies in the fact that Mr Fokker himselfsis one of the most experienced andi skilled test pilots in the world and tris out every new type of airplane he designs, in the air, per sonally Mr. Fokker believes that the great possibilities in the world for th: commercial dev lopment of the air plans lie in America, and with a group of American business men, in eluding Maor Lorillard Spencer, Frank 1. Ford and” Gyorge R. Davis, | he formed the Atlantic Aircraft Corpora tien, with a factory located at Has brouck Heights, Now Jersey, on the ide of the Hackensack Meadows. The company engaged in constructing air plane equipnient for the United States ‘Continued on pase 3), CITY'S ONLY RACE HOSPITAL ENTERS FOURTH YEAR OF PROGRESS MEDICAL CENTER Filling a dire need in the Black American colony of Los Angeles, both from the viewpoint of Negro Physicians and Surgeons who are denied the privilege of operating in white institutions; and from the viewpoint of Colored American patients who often do not find an easy entrance into hospitals, the Dunbar Hospital enters its forth year of service to the community. Filling a dire need in the Black American colony of Los Angeles, both from the viewpoint of Negro Physicians and Surgeons who are denied the privilege of operating in white institutions; and from the viewpoint of Colored American patients who often do not find an easy entrance into hospitals, the Dunbar Hospital enters its forth year of service to the community. + PAGE-D CITY'S ONLY RAI Filling a dire need in the point of Negro Physicians and institutions; and from the view entrance into hospitals, the D The Dunbair first opened its doors in 1923 on East 15th Street between Hooper and Central Avenues with Drs. J. T. Whittaker, surgeon-in-chief; R. S. Whittaker and Chas, S. Diggs, staff members; and a staff of reputable nurses. It was not without considerable difficulty, however, that the Dunbair finally established itself as a fixity in the community, for before the present location was secured, it was temporarily located on Occidental Boulevard. Citizens in that district, protesting against its being there, succeeded in getting the City Council to rule it out of a hospital zone and its doors were closed. Other dark moments faced the trio who, had they not been of the calibre that sticks to and fights for what they feel is right and an absolute social need, quickly have given up in the attempt. But, notwithstanding the trials and vicissitudes of its early organization, the Dunbair Hospital is now very much a permanent fixture in the realm of Black American Institutions of Los Angeles. On an inspection tour of the hospital for the purpose of informing our readers of our purpose of and real worth, the will to prove our discoveries which will doubt prove of interest to many. And it is with the hope of destroying and inferiority-complex on the part of those who might hold that a black man's hospital could not necessarily be as good as that of any other group, or, perhaps, to illuminate others apparently content to go the Ye Waffle Shoppe Solves Early Breakfast Problem By NONA VOLK Located in the heart of the industrial district of the Eastside is Ye Waffle Shoppe. "Just another one of those places that advertises hot cakes and serves everything from soup to nuts," one might think. But—"Open 6 a. m. to 6 p. m."—"Service with a smile," on tiny signs in the windows indicated that there must really be some specializing going on and I wondered first why and then how. Entering Ye Waffle Shoppe, I was greeted by a stern-faced matron in spotless white—a quiet, wrathlike figure from whom a smile or even a spoken word would seem the last thing one could expect. But to my surprise she both spoke and smiled, visibly amused at my astonishment. "Do you wish waffles or hot cakes, Miss," she asked in a charming, measured tone. "Waffles, I g.guess," was my answer. Then we engaged in conversation on various topics, for it was long past the noon hour and the place was comparatively quiet. My hostess proved to be as congenial as one could wish and soon all my pre-conceived notions about her stern, taciturn manner were dispelled. The topic drifted back to waffles and the history of her business career. There was a time when not a waffle graced the avenue, she told me, when restaurateurs devoted their attention solely to luncheons and dinners, neglecting the all important breakfast menu. Surveying her territory and the character of her prospective customers, Mrs Ila Thitley decided to taste of breakfast foods for men who often must leave home early to enjoy a good early meal at home. Consequently, Ye Waffle Shoppe was established in the Ragland Building at 1464½ Central avenue. After three years of operation, this unique cafe has enjoyed a profitable and altogether successful existence because, according to the proprietoress, it affords clean, courteous and prompt service or delectable, fresh-selected foods expertly prepared. She has earned food permits of a special breakfast shop because she believes that specializing and concentrating on the thing one does ```markdown ``` 100% If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened CITY'S LARGEST CAFE IS RUN BY RACE WOMEN back-door rote to a place where they are not entirely welcome and pay tip top rates when they may avail them selves of the same service under more desirable conditions. IS PERFECTLY MODERN Though comparatively small, the Dunbar Hospital measures up to the requirements of any modern hospital Among the recently established features of this institution is a well equipped laboratory for doing any and all kinds of lab work such as Wasser man tests, pathological specimens etc. which is a great convenience for race physicians, the majority of whom have offices in the same district. A sterilizing plant with two mammoth nickel-plated boilers takes care of the sterilization of instruments, laundry, surgical dressings, etc. The delivery room is equipped with every convenience for the successful delivery of it least three patients while the nursery, furnished with tiny cribs and electric heaters is in immaculate order for the housing of the new-comer. NURSES' HOME ANNEXED In keeping with its policy of expansion, the Dunbar Hospital Corporation lately annexed a fire-proof nurses' quarters with living rooms, bedrooms, kitchen and dining room for night nurses. The following young women are at present on the regular nursing CITY'S LARGEST RUN MRS. BURDETTE To provide efficient service of well-cooked, selected foods in an atmosphere that is conducive to the enjoyment of a good meal, the first cardinal step is to help bring success to the Burdette Pie Shoppe 1450-52½ Central avenue. Mrs. Fannie Burdette, the proprietress, who claims fifteen years of experience in the culinary art and who shows decided genius for inventing new kinds of pastries, opened her first pie shop in one room or her home on East Twelfth street catering to business and professional people. Her patronage increased rapidly as her peer, weaker larger quarters. It was then that she opened the Y. W. C. A. Tea Room, engaging three expert chefs and a corps of comely brownskin waitresses. The Burdette Pie Shoppe enjoys the distinction of being "manned" solely by women and this fact alone gives it place of merit in the Women's section of our Holiday edition; but that it stands out preeminently in the business world as an example of business acumen and keen management on the part of its woman-owner is another fact not easily overlooked or waved aside. Starting in a small, improvised one-room establishment, the Burdette Pie Shoppe has grown to be one or the largest enterprises of its kind best and likes best to do brings the greatest happiness and, when commercialized the biggest cash returns Ham, eggs, sausages; pies, cakes, salads and by all means ye waffles with coffee are her specialties and how delicious they are any one of those hard-working fellows from the near-by factories or the business and professional men who flock to her place can and will tell you with emphasis! staff: Miss A. J. Somerset, superintendent, graduate of the Alabama School for Nurses; Mrs. C. L. Wesson, of the Hubbard Hospital, Meharry Medical School; Miss M. H. Moore from Providence Hospital; and Miss Sadie Oliver, from Alabama. Any physician or surgeon who is a member of the Medical Association is privileged to operate in the Dunbarn Hospital and many leading white surgeons frequently operate there. UNDER NEW CONTROL As a result of a recent reorganization plan of the staff for the purpose of adjusting the hospital to community needs, the management of the Dunbar was given over to a Board of Trustees of which the following citizens were elected members: Dr. A. J. Somerville, chairman; C. A. Alston, Mr. Knox, Mr. R. H. Hall and L. G. Robinson. Under their control will rest the future management and general care of the Dunbar. That the Dunbar will always stand ready to serve the public in an efficient and able manner is the concenus of opinion of its staff members. It is unanimous and untrifling to it their time, money, and professional ability. That it has filled a very potential need in the community life here is the expressed opinion of those citizens who appreciate its value to the race and have patronized its service. It is with pride that we point to Mrs. Ila Thistle as an example of one of Los Angelas's most astute and successful business women, on the Coast. The main dining room, an attractive study in black and white with a capacity of fifty is enclosed by large, plate glass windows through which the fashionable diners may look out on the Avenue while eating. So many demands for private social functions and smaller, more exclusive parties forced the owner to lease an annex which she calls the Rose Room. It has a charming little reception room furnished in wicker and decorated with seasonal cut flowers. This room can accommodate a party of thirty-five, and may be entirely shut off from the main dining room for banquets or luncheons when privacy is desired. The kitchen occupies one quarter of a block and is equipped with every modern convenience for the preparation of foods for all occasions. Three expert chefs, all women, are employed. One of them, a culinary artist of the ripe old age of seventy years prepares the meats and gives that southern touch to the Virginia hams and fried chickens. She was "imported" from Kansas City where she was employed in one of the largest hotels there. Four good-looking, courteous, hibrown maidens in dainty black and white uniforms are based on day and night shifts to carry out the essential tasks of ice that has always characterised the Burdette management. Mrs. Burdette, herself, an ideal hostess, sits at the cash register at a commanding position in the main dining room where she may personally direct the service of her patrons and see that they are well pleased. The Burdette Pie Shoppe is a monument to the woman in business. It has successfully stood the test of years of constant struggle against competition with men of our own and other group and capital much greater than that of the original cafe. But notwithstanding these difficulties, which were converted into inspirations, Mrs. Burdette has maintained her enterprise on a sound, profitable basis so that now the Burdette Pie Shoppe is a permanent fixture in the business world. That California still leads in the number of homesites purchased during the year 1927 is evidence of the belief that God's Country has not moved but seems permanently fixed in the Golden West and particularly in the City of the Angels; according to H. A. Howard, one of the city's foremost realtors. The year 1928 will bring Southern California the greatest activity both in improvements and sales this district has ever known, was another prediction of Mr. Howard. "For," he continues, "never before have Colored Americans realized the necessity of home-buying and building while the facilities of financing the same are within easy reach of those of the most moderate incomes. There is positively no excuse for delay in dreaming of your home, by continually paying rent and living in cramped-up quarters when a small payment down and rent-like monthly installments will afford the family life, feeling of security and happiness which only comes to those who inhabit their own homes. "Over two-thirds of the new-comers to California came here with the idea of merely inspecting conditions and a large percentage of yearly immigrants came with only a vague idea of settling, permanently. "How many persons remark of the low prices prevailing about five years ago when a modern homestie could have been purchased for from $2500 to $3500. Delay and indecision (often with the ridiculous hope that prices would go down in a constantly developing, progressive district!) caused them to procrastinate just too long. Another five years will find Los Angeles not the little pueblo of 1849, but a Metropolis—one of the cosmopolitan centers of America, the mecca of millions or persons; the Promised Land for a variety of races of all complexions and cultures. It is no idle dream to think of these things actually coming to past in a country with such an ideal climate, with a creationism of all faculties that bring happiness and contented living. And likewise, working conditions suitable for every class of labor, and professional service. "Just as thousands or persons sat idly by, wishing and dreaming, and let slip the chance to buy five years ago for a song and a dance, so to speak—unless there is an awakening with a vision of the city's future growth, there will still be thousands five years hence to regret their lack-adadiscal, procrastinating attitude of today. "This is my New Year's message to our group," concluded Mr. Howard and it does not sem by any means too far-fetched or visionary to be digested and acted upon with all seriousness. Mr. Howard conducts one of Los Angeles' most modernly equipped real estate offices at 3208 Central Avenue, the largest sales force of the following licensed brokers: Mesdames Zora Williams; Bell Williams; Sarah Lewis and R. E. King. His departments include a Building Finance plan for homes and apartments; Rentals; Loans; Insurance; Farm Lands and fine ranches. A Brief Resume of The California Eagle About fifty years ago when Los Angeles was a "Pueblo," and the spirit of the now historic old missions furnished the atmosphere for the lives and habits of those who were called Californians, there appeared on the scene a Black man by name—John J. Neimore. No doubt long before leaving Texas, Neimore visualized that there was, somewhere beyond the jagged Rockies, a promised land where his people would enjoy greater freedom. Secretly nursing his dreams, he knocked at the door of opportunity and, it was opened unto him. He came to Los Angeles California in 1879 and established a newspaper which he called, "The Owl." About the same time that John J. Neimore came in from Texas, Chester H. Anderson, a fiery young Baptist preacher also seeking greener fields of freedom, came in from Louisiana. These two young men, with similar visions became inseperable friends which friendship lasted to the very end The early pioneers were religiously inclined. With the assistance of Mr. Neimore, Rev. Anderson soon became a pastor of a little Mission started by Rev. Pierce which is now the historic Second Baptist Church. About this same time, it is said, that the also historic First A. M. E. Church sometimes called 8th and Towne was also started. When I am attempting to record here, was given to me by Mr. Neimore himself, who, contrary to the contention of some persons I have met later, said that the Second Baptist Church was Los Angeles' first colored church institution. It is said that that "The Owl," which later became "The Eagle" was not only a newspaper in point of service but likewise a church directory a political roster and the only advertising medium the people had. John J. Neimore, first editor of "The Eagle" was not so highly lettered in the Arts and Sciences, but was endowed with a double portion of what is called "Mother Wit" coupled with plenty of good common sense. In the early days of Los Angeles, it is said that with his paper, housed near the Southern Pacific Depot, he met every incoming train, looked after the housing and general comfort of all newcomers. Under Mr. Neimore, "The Eagle" had its good and bad times, and in 1910, when the author of this article came to California, the old bird had its back against the wall. "The New Age" a much later publication founded and edited by a Mr. Hill, at this time was much more popular but because of the historic struggles made by the Eagle when it had little to draw from and in view of the fact that it had stood the storm and survived, I decided to hitch my hope to this storm tossed publication which, at that time, was making a desperate struggle to break away from adverse circumstances which held it fast. Misfortune and lack of appreciation on the part of those whom he had served so well and so long, weighed heavily upon him and on March 12, 1912, after a few weeks confinement at the Crocker Street Hospital, John J. Neimore crossed the great divide. A few months before his death, just before leaving for San Francisco, feeling maybe that his end was near, he called me into his private office and ascertained a promise that I would keep the "Eagle" flying. The week of March 15, 1912, I published my first issue of "The Eagle," which was the J. J. Neimore Memorial Number. It was a few weeks later, however, before I realized what a serious responsibility I had assumed, and assumed that my real friends I had acquired in Los Angeles were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Johnson with whom I made my home, and young Lewis K. Beeks. The first eight months experience as editor, publisher, distributor, pressman and janitor of "The Eagle" stand out in my life as "the period of hard times." The first part of 1913, with the assistance of Atty. Burton Cerutl, I gained permission from Secretary of State Jordan to change the name from "The Eagle" to "The California Eagle." In the latter part of 1913 on day when wrestling with our litt'l hip of state with a crew of but a member, Lewis K. Beeks, who high school student at that time, there appeared on the newspaper horizon in Los Angeles, Mr. Joseph B. Bass, a newspaperman then of some 25 years standing in the states of Kansas and Montana, in spite of our avowed determination to steer our ship through to eternity alone, in the latter part of 1914, he led us to the altar and there we tied a knot that holds us fast and has been the means of another, if not legal change, in the California Eagle which is known all over now as the Soaring Eagle. Starting with practically nothing in the way of equipment, today the California Eagle is one of the best equipped shops West of the Rockies with a working crew of eight men, one boy, one girl and numerous correspondents scattered over the state. We have written this brief resume by request, and do not feel that we are dealing with its present history, but merely giving you a glimpse of the past. If it is within God's province we hope that before we too shall have crossed to the other side, we will be able to fill full our dream. And now let you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year and many more of them. We beg to continue to serve you as best we may out of a heart full of sympathy and love. CHARLOTTA A. BASS Hints To The Expectant Mother By JOHN M; ROBINSON, M.D. From a biological point of view, childbirth represents the highest function of the female reproductive system, and therefore should be considered a normal process. However, because of the numerous and profound changes that take place in the body during pregnancy, the border line between health and disease is less distinctly marked than at other times, and derangements too slight to be of consequence ordinarily may be the forerunners of serious conditions which might threaten the life of the mother or child or both. Therefore, it is important that the mother woman place herself under strict supervision, observe the proper hygiene and be on the alert for symptoms that denote any untoward conditions. The health of the unborn child depends for the most part on that of the prospective mother and by surrounding the mother with the proper mental and physical environment, we are able to safeguard the health of the mother and indirectly that of the future child. The first and most important thing to do is to consult a doctor as soon as the mother knows or thinks she is pregnant. At this time he will take a careful history of previous diseases, pregnancies, etc., as well as CARE OF THE EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT IN CHILDREN By: CHAS. A. JACKSON, M. D. Editor's Note: Dr. Jackson is one of the latest additions to the medical fraternity in Los Angeles, having come here from Houston, Texas where he was very prominent in the profession and considered a national authority in his speciality, diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. There is no factor that imperils the life and future earning capacity of the child more than neglect of the eyes, ear, nose and throat. Regular examinations should be made and any defects or diseased conditions found immediately corrected. The tonsils and adenoids are the greatest offenders; they produce more ill health, disease and death and more seriously affect the future economic life than any other single structural factor. In addition to producing catarah of the nose and head, they may also impair hearing. noids. Defective eyesight, often unrecognized, though not seriously affecting the life of the child, is also a great cause of his backwardness and seriously limits his future earning capacity. A careful examination by a specialist discloses whether this is from a diseased condition of the eye or due to lack of proper glasses. The great Roosevelt would have been cheated of his career by bad eyesight had he not at an early age had this corrected by proper glasses. It is self-evident that defective There is more focal infection, i.e. absorption of germs from the etonsils, adenoids and diseased lining or the nose than from all the rest of the body together. Acute inflammatory rheumatism, heart disease and tuberculosis are generally contracted in this manner. Medical science is abandoning the belief that tuberculosis of the lungs is due to inhalation of the tubercular germs directly into the lungs with the air, and is conclusively proving that these germs are absorbed through tonsils, adenoids and nose lining. Ten per cent or more of tonsils that are removed contain tubercular germs. The adenoids plug up the nose suspend its function of moistening, warming and filtering the air, forcing the patient to inhale cold, raw, germ-laden, unfiltered air directly into the lungs. As a result, the breathing is shallow, the lungs and blood are not sufficiently aerated and the patient suffers with headache, lassitude, sleeplessness, is undernourished and underdeveloped. Mentality is lowered and bronchial tubes and lungs are congested and inflamed and the patient becomes an easy victim to any disease. Backward students generally have adenoids and are mouth breathers. 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The diet next demands consideration. It should be plain, wholesome and sufficient to supply the needs of the developing child. In the early part of pregnancy, it should consist of an abundance of sugars and starches, together with a large amount of fluids. A coarse diet with an abundance of fruit and coarse vegetables will help overcome the tendency to constipation. Sufficient green vegetables, cheese and milk should be eaten to meet the milk requirements of the growing baby; in later months meats may be omitted. Exercise, particularly fresh air and sunlight are also helpful. Moderate dancing, swimming and tennis in the early months are helpful, and in later months walking to the point of mild fatigue. A short period of rest after noonday meal is helpful but too strenuous work is to be avoided. The clothing should be loose with as little pressure as possible on the waist. A maternity corset may be worn in the later months, while tight collars and garters are to be shunned. The weight should be watched closely and any gain over 15-20 pounds reported to the doctor as it may denote trouble. In the last months of pregnancy, attention should be devoted to the breast, particularly the nipples, which if small or inverted, should be treated accordingly. The doctor will weigh you, take blood pressure, examine the chest and make such other necessary examinations until the arrival of the baby which, if you have given yourself the proper care, you will probably be a hale and hardy youngster equipped with the first requisite—good health—for life's exacting battle. --- E, EAR, NOSE OAT IN CHILDREN JACKSON, M. D. one of the latest additions to the medical here from Houston, Texas where he n and considered a national authority Ear, Nose and Throat. noids. Defective eyesight, often unrecognized, though not seriously affecting the life of the child, is also a great cause of his backwardness and seriously limits his future earning capacity. A careful examination by a specialist discloses whether this is from a diseased condition of the eye. The great Roosevelt would have been cheated of his career by bad eyesight he had not at an early age had this corrected by proper glasses. It is self-evident that defective hearing is a hindrance and barrier to educational development and may lead to complete deafness if neglected. The erroneous belief that running ears in children are harmless and will be outgrown has caused thousands to become irreparable deaf. Do not allow anyone to box, pull or scream into your children's ears. This causes rupture of the ear drum and deafness. Teach them not to put beans, beads and the like into their ears, nor to pick them with pencils, halfpicks, toothpicks or other pointed instruments, as the eardrum is often there and more or less deafness produces with denial to many lucrative positions. It costs the state and yourself money to send your child to school. Every term he is held back costs just that much more and delays the earning period of his life. Neglected and uncorrected defects handicap and often bar him from lucrature employment. Give your child a chance; do not send him out handicapped. Have his eyes, ears, nose and throat examined and put in first class condition. If he has adenoids and diseased tonsils, have them removed immediately,weise you are endangering his life and jeopardizing his escape. The danger of the operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids by the Specialist is infinitesimal when compared with the risks of the uncorrected condition. PLAY!! YOUR Trump Card ---Against--- INSTIPATION, BAD BREATH, CUSTOMACH, LAZY LIVER, and that ZY FEELING like--- S---The Better Physic oblutely rob you of all would not tell you so. 'BANDITS today! at box. BORATORIES Central Avenue CALIFORNIA Dust From The Campus BY LAWRENCE LAMAR Pasadena Junior College's victory over the Hawaiian University at Hawaii was very impressive. it also gives added prestige to our group, through the sterling demonstration of football sense and courage manifested by our own Jas. (Slick) Stocks, and Alvia Brownlee. Several times before, we had them activities of these wonderful athletes, gave them their Alma Mater. The other members, the team, because of the level headness of this pair, are not hesitant to give them full credit for their efforts. Real manhood there. (By the way, they met John Riddles, former Pasadena Hi and U. S. C. football star over there. He sends Christmas greetings.) Another of the boys made an enviable record at Pasadena Hi. Paul Ford made 2 football letters in one year. He made his letter on the light weight squad, and then was drafted in a pinch on the varsity squad where he made his place and letter at half. Great kid, this boy Ford, they say, another Slick Stocks. Besides the records made by our athletes, our students in Pasadena are evidently of the wide awake type; their records show a high percentage in every branch of education. The Agendas are up to something, out at U. C. L. A. They wouldn't tell me so I'm going to advise the Belle Lettres at U. S. C. to wake up, don't let 'em catch you napping. The Delta Sigma Theta gave a little Supper Dansant at the home of Soror Gwendolyn Diggs, last week. It was really collegiate. Its time though, we were beginning to get a glimpse of College life at some of these collegiate affairs. --- Xmas Edition --- Dr. J. A. Somerville Launches Great Building Program Various Persons in the March of Progress in L. A. LOS ANGELES TO HAVE NEW AND SPACIOUS HOTEL AND APARTMENT HOUSE Right on the heels of the closing of the deal to erect a modern Apartment House on East Vernon Avenue, Dr. J. A. Somerville has, in addition to this remarkable forward movement, purchased the ground whereon he will erect a modern Hotel and Office Building at 41st street and Central. The ground floor of the Hotel Building will consist of fashionable stores and shops, a spacious lobby, patio and dining room to accommodate two hun. will be an unqualified success. It will be absolutely up-to-the-minute in style, equipment, convenience and service, with the view of catering at all times to the comforts and pleasure of its patrons This modern Apartment House will consist of a three-story brick Apartment Building located at 249 E. Vernon avenue, containing 27 renting units. Each apartment will be equipped with Frigidaire Refrigerator. APARTMENT BUILDING FOR DR. J. A. SOMERVILLE LOS ANGELES JARRELL - ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER - ROBERTS GARDEN - CONTRACTOR New Apartment House to be Erected at 249 E. Vernon Ave. The collapse of the Bronx Hotel venture is no barometer for the hotel situation in this city. In the first place the Bronx with 250 rooms was too large and it was far from modern at that. Then again it was not the real article from the standpoint of race psychology. In size, location and appointment, this proposition undertaken by Dr. Someville is just right and will go over the top one hundred per cent. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF JEWISH LANGUAGE One of Mr. J. H. Sykes' Apartments which is located at 5121 Ascott Avenue Volume 41 Various LOS ANGELES Right on the heels of the Somerville has, in addition to this and Office Building at 41st street The ground floor of the room to accommodate two hundred persons. There will be 100 guest rooms and a Roof Garden. The second floor facing Central Avenue will contain 15 offices for physicians, dentists and other businesses. Nearly all of the various stores or suites of office rooms have already been leased. Construction will start early in the New Year and it is predicted that the Hotel will be ready for occupancy in the month of May, 1928. This forward step will indeed mark a new epoch along business lines in this section. It is conceded on all sides that a first class hotel and business block is the crying need of the community. It is therefore conceded that this venture fostered by Dr. Somerville ture fostered by Dr. Somerville will be an unqualified success. It view of catering at all times to This modern Apartment avenue, containing 27 renting unit LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1927 THE NEW HOTEL PIONEER CITIZEN IN VAN OF PROGRESS Not long since in these columns we told of the strides made by Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Sykes through real estate investments. We told of how Mr. Sykes came here in 1907 with nothing, practically, but a keen vision and ambition enough to put over any program he might see fit so to do; of his marriage to the present Mrs. Sykes; how she had been an incentive to all his ambition. At the time we first wrote the Sykes were opening their first beautiful modern apartment house at 1226 E. Adams St., a building valued at $18,000.00. To more than substantiate all we said of them and all we believe them capable of doing they have attracted our attention and started the whole eastside by erecting the second more spacious and modern apartment house in less than a years time. This new apartment now in full operation is located at THE APARTMENT HOUSE The first floor will contain a recreation hall to accommodate five hundred persons; banquet and reception rooms for ladies and gentlemen. In this gigantic movement which Dr. Somerville has launched there is no question but what he will have a hearty support along all lines. We congratulate his vision and we realize that as a practising Doctor of Dentistry he has made a magnificent success, likewise as a civic worker he has at all times been to the forefront and with this practical demonstration along the line of past efforts, we see no reason for anything but success in a constructive proposition as the above. Particularly the Hotel situation attracts the people when they think of the urgent need when countless conventions and hordes of travelers are coming this way. Transient travelers and railroad workers as well who prefer the hotel to private or rooming houses will be enthused to know that the Colored citizen themselves have at last come to life and accepted this golden opportunity which is at hand. Another of Mr. J. H. Sykes' Apartments located at 1206 East Adams Street Inset, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sykes 51st and Ascot. It is a 4 apartment flat so convenient in construction that there has been great demands for its space. The value of this building is estimated at $20,000.00. The total value of Mr. and Mrs. Sykes holdings is $50,000.00. This is an accumulation of 20 years residence by one of steady application and keen foresight. To Mr. and Mrs. Sykes we say "Well Done!" H. A. HOWARD REALTY FIRM PUTS OVER HUGE REALTY DEAL H. A. HOWARD REALTY FIRM PUTS OVER HUGE REALTY DEAL JOHN TYLER H. A. HOWARD OF THE HOWARD REALTY COR H. Alexander Howard, the wide awake and energetic head of the Howard Realty Company with offices at 3312 Central Avenue, capped the climax in his long line of stellar accomplishments in the realm of selling Real Estate properties when on last Friday he closed the deal by which Dr. J. A Somerville came into possession of business has yielded to him to port and highly favored com the community at large. He high as a young business man ling character and worth. To be exact the corner purchased is 83 feet by 125 feet to an alley. The price paid was $20,000.00. There is to be erected upon this plot of ground a modern hotel four stories in height and rooms for the accomoda one hundred guests. Aside there will be quite a number of rooms, office suites and other tences as are used by class hotel. This deal is indeed a fitting to a most successful year a forward method of business has yielded to him to port and highly favored com the community at large. He high as a young business man ling character and worth. Coming to this section q decade ago, Mr. Howard has a wide range of friends and amances. He worked at various tions and five years ago dee and rooms for the accommodation of one hundred guests. Aside from this there will be quite a number of store rooms, office suites and other convenences such as are used by a first class hotel. This deal is indeed a fitting climax to a most successful year and his straight forward methods of doing business has yielded to him the support and highly favored comment of the community at large. He stands high as a young business man of sterling character and works in this section quite a decade ago, Mr. Howard has gained a wide range of friends and acquaintances. He worked at various occupations and five years ago decided to Number 29 enter into the real estate business the close study of the real estate situa- tion rapidly puts him in a position where he may impart the knowledge gained to others and as a consequence his business began to take an upward trend to such an extent that he at- tracted the attention of persons who reposed in him the most implicit con- fidence, to procure for them real bargains and in this manner, Mr. Howard has been able to operate with a remarkable success. During the past year in conjunction with his assist ants of whom Mr. Howard gives un- stinted praise. He has sold more than $100,000.00 worth of property. Among the sales made was a property on So. Broadway to Mrs. C. Brown, M. Lille Surley on East 32nd St., $16,000.00; Win- berg Reality Co., Western Avenue Co., Tract $2,400.00; Guy Houston, W. 35th St., $5,000.00; Dr. J. A. Somerley, 41st and Central Avenue, $20, 000.00; and many others too numer- ous for mention. Included in the success of the Howard Reality Company is Mrs. Zora Williams, head saleslady; Mr. R. E. King; Mrs. Belle Williams; Mrs. Sarah Lewis. Early next year Mr. Howard will enter into a larger field with a modern suite of offices, and will conduct a general mortgage and finance company, included in the same as one of the principal officers will be Dr. J. A. Somerville. Mr. Howard has a host of friends who will always be at his command and who will be the great boosters of his applause and dementia care which appeals to all classes who pray for his success. He has ever been known to lend his support to all worth while movements for progress, is one of the members and officers of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, is a mason, and withal a citizen worth while. James A. Alexander - Prominent Realty Dealer, former employee of Local Revenue office and State President Afro American Council. Active in fraternity and political clubs that accomplished much for the progress of the people of the community. BUSINESS EFFORT BY J. B. BASS The contents of this page is but a minor exposition of business effort in this section by our particular group of citizens. These, however, are those who are highly progressive and who appreciate the value of constructive publicity. Therefore the progress made under the stress of adverse conditions, such as the lack of definite organization along business lines, is commendable to the highest degree. In should be greater care in question. Take the East Side, where the bulk of our citizens live; it will be found they spend millions each year for the necessities of life and yet we find not a single organized effort to corral any of this vast amount of business. Even the boasted Business League fails to function or in any manner to boost business among our group. The Colored press is ever on the job and as far as the "Soaring Eagle" is conditioned of doing our utmost for a bigger and better business program all along the line of effort. i * Losi Angeles Churches and their Pastors’ Page---Eighteen Dr. Thos. L. Griffith, Pastor, Second Bapt. Church eae oo | a eee : Pt ee On ee : es eS ke . Second Baptist Church. Inset, Rev, T. [. Griffith, Pastor + t Dr. Thomas ‘L. Griffith became p@s-! members. arel being added constant tor of the Second Baptist Chureb in| to the membership, many of whom a October, 1921, During this time the|on profession of faith. beautiful new edifice shown in the ac-| The Second Baptist Churcl has companying picture has been com-| efficient Sunday School, a live B. pleted. The entire cost of ground,| P. U., an exqellent choir, a loyal of Building and equipment was $176,000. | cial family, al thrilling prayed servic ‘The present indebtedness 1s consid-| and a deep religious interest. erable, but part of it is secured by| An article which recently appear: the old church lot in Maple Avenue,|in the “Advance” of New York Cit which has a very high potential| pronounced Df. Griffith as one of th value. most scholarly and spiritual o fl In this same time the missionary| ministers of the Baptist denomiuaio and benevolent work of the church| "When in Tags Angeles visit the cae Seca, avec? cupiadad, kad maw Kel Bavuat Church, The Wadsworth Seventh Day Adyentist Charch ELDER P< GC Se STOR Shei a . ————— al Pr 0 ti ssi eg eran ime... ! July, 1927, this building was dedi- cated and turned over to the members and friends of the congregation. Ov- er eighteen years ago the Seventh Day Adventist organized and beld ser- vices in a building holding about 150 people in a locality caNed the “Fur- long Tract”. Soon ane et had out grown this building and a lit ale larger place was purchased from another Adventist Congregation on East 36th street, to which place the Present Pastor was called in 1923. In a few weeks this place was far too small to house the rapidly growing flock and plans were put in operation to secure a permanent church home. ‘Two lots were purchased at 37th and Wadsworth streets, and every dollar paid on them. Then the pastor and members began raising and banking money to build a church without any mortgage and such has been done, for although there is a small debt of $900.00 on the church, there is no re- corded paper against this bull and every bill connected with oe erection of the church has been pat A beautiful Moller ‘pipe organ hed been installed and the congregatién has turned in sufficient money to make the first payment on this neces: sary adjunct to church services, The building will seat between seven and eight hundred not including the base- ment which will seat nearly two hun- dred. ‘The present Pastor has been very successful in raising up church com- panies, having labored in Norfolk, Vir- ginia, Wilington and Dover, Delaware, Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D. C. The last two named places hav ing large church buildings and grow. ing congregations. One important phase of the activities of Seventh Day Adventists is noted in their Home and Foreign Missionary work. In foreign countries Adventists have planted the Gospel in 252 landg and the printed Page ts circulated in 124 languages— all printed upon the presses of thelr own publishing houses. During the year 1926, the Foreign Mission Board sent out 216 new workers to countries Deyond the home land. The Wade worth Church during the year 1927, has raised to assist in all these en: torprises over $25,000.00—some of this sinoupt being applied on the butlding of the new church. This new building has been appraised at $60,000.00, but thrn & system of careful manage ment the congregation spend about one-half of this amount to construct the building. ‘Services are held every Sabbath ‘(Baturday) at 11:00 A. M. and every Sunday night and Wednesday night at 8:00 P.M. To every service the public 1s invited. 3 Seventh Day Adventist believe tr the near second coming of the LORD hence they are Adventists, The entire Bible to them, is the message of GOD to's lost world and both the old and new Testaments are regarded as con- taining the Gospel, the Old Testament ‘members. arei being added constantly to the membership, many of whom are on_profession of faith. ‘The Second Baptist Church has an efficient Sunday School, a live B. Y. P. U., an exgellent cholr, @ loyal off: cial family, althrilling prayed service, and a deep religious interest. An article which recently appeared in the “Advance” ot New York City, pronounced Df. Griffith as one of the most scholarly and spiritual o fhe ministers of the Baptist denomiuaion. When in Lap Angeles visit the Sec- ond Baptist Church. ‘The Hamiiton yf. E. Church, E. 18th street and Naopi Avene, was for merly the Masop Chapel’ “M. E. Church, housed if a small building on Wilson Strret. The congregation came to its present location, when the City Missionary Society, Methodist Episco- aA Le rd | iapeiglha wean: was twenty, and Rey. 8S. M. Beane was transferred from the Washington con- ference, to assume the pastorate. The burdens were heavy and) th outlook none too bright, int with ‘patient toil and a sacrificing gpirit of the people, this little band went to work, and to- day there is a membership of over three hundred, ‘as gre, loyal, energetic, enthusiastic, and gevoted a people as can be found in church anywhere, doing work for and humanity. The church has undergone numerous repairs, has been beautifed, a new fire proof roof placed, and recently @ contract let for the installing of a fine, new, two manuel, Tuller-Kent Pipe organ, which will add dignity and solemnity to the services. * The pastor, Rev. 8. M. Beane, is a pal Church, turned over to it, the pres- ent .commodious and well appointed building, in January, 1919. The mem- bership ‘of the church at that time graduate of the University of South- ern California, from the college of Liberal Arts, and|McClay School of ‘Theology. He is deeply interested in Read—-THE CALIFORNIA’ EAGLE--You May Never Know It Happened WESLEY CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH Re a PCa ee Rees 24) 5, SS ee a, ee oe a BN Je 8 ss oy. ae 1 Sa Osi 4a a > Se ANS NOS te eo ee ASS. eo ie Peg ee PSA ei Bag A wee: JS cp ca xf ag 5 1 EAN ete oo gM il oe fee 335° oN ~ my ‘cs gill? Canes 2 ee i g - “= tag 4 go NERY Eel t gee | eee ae - Brees MRD dry ie ae ne Ro li ——— ad vt SMR ED ARN ge Bee OPS oat ee a is ee ‘The above is a picture of the great| A. P. Shaw, who has for a de Wesley Chapel M. B. Church, located | presided over its destiny. The di at San Julian and 8th streets, this| is indeed a strong force in this city. The inset is a likeness of its) munity for everything which st clty. The inset ie a ikenoss of its) manlty for, is Hamilton M. E, Church community affairs, and fraternal work, being Grand Worthy Patron of the Order of the Easteriz Star, Cali- fornia. The church over which ke presides is well organized, with a large and flourishing Sunday School, Epworth League, Junior League, Ladies Aid Soclety, Women’s Home Missionary Soclety, a great Men's Brotherhood, the Silent 14 Club, and twenty he: nevolent clubs, all’ working for up- building of the church and the King. dom. One of the greatest features of the church service is the singing of a very fine choir. This organization un- der the able direction of Mrs. Helen D. Wortham, is making a real contri bution tothe inspiration of folk as they worship at the church. There is a Junior choir which gives great prom. isa for future develoument: Eighth & Towne (First A.M. E.) Church | } | i = : Dr. W. D. Miller, Pastor 'Sends greetings of the season to members and friends wishing for all a Merry Christmas and. Happy New vee mas Music At Annu- al Holiday Recital sicnus- Tosa wes SY . WwW. M. BYNUM ‘With decorations typical of the Christmas season forming a festive background for the holiday music, the annual Christmas concert sponsored by the First A. M. E. Zion Church will take place Sun. Eve. Dec. 25, at 8:00 o'clock, in the church auditer- jum. The program will be under the jee 7a geen i es eee ‘Prof. Bynum bas selected beautiful A. P. Shaw, who bas for a decade, presided over its destiny. The doctor is indeed a strong force in this com: munity for everything which stands for progress. ; music for his choir of fifty selected voices. In addition to the choruses, the followips well known soloists wil appear: Edna Heard, Bertha Spruill Evelyn Moore, and Clyde Maddox, vo- calists; Bessie Dones, violinist; ‘Vel- ma Harrell, pianist; and Hazel Gotts- chalk, organist. ‘The program is open to the public; and all are cordially invited to attend. ‘PRESIDING ELDER-—JAS. H. WILSON Re te ee esr sae : eis pee rae Se ae ey Fa Geer As The subject of this sketch Rev. J. H. Wilson Presiding Elder of the Southern California A.M. E. Confer- ence, Grand Master, F. A. Masons of California and its jurisdiction and an all around useful citizen, has been a pioneer in race building on these western shores. It was Rev. Wilson's early pioneer work along this line of religious effort which firmly es- tablished the A. ME. denomination in California and from a scattering of followers the state is now divided into two conferences with scores of splendid church edifices standing as a lasting monument fo’ tais genius as a church builder. Indeed the history of the amazing progress of Califor- ‘nia would be incomplete without the name of Dr. J. H. Wilson written thereon STANDS HIGH IN DENOMINATION Dr, Wilson as a result cf his great service to the A. M. E. connections stands high in the Councils thereof and at each annyal conference is among the nations leaders in that great body. For many years he has headed the California delegation to the General Conference which hold youth every four years. He has been Prominently mentioned and supported for general office at cach meeting thereof. MAKES VALIANT FIGHT FOR WESTERN RECOGNITION For many years Rev, Wilson has made a valiant fight for western re- cognition and from a survey of the situation it 1g apparent at the Gen- eral Conference to be held at Chica- go-in May that he will at last win out andthe Western Recorder will come to the Coast with Dr. Wilson, as the guiding genius thereof, there- by making him a general officer of the church. This will mean much not only for the denomination in this section but for the people in gener al for this section. Space will not permit us to review fully all of the great accomplishments of this eminent divine. However his tenure as Grand Master of Masons for California and Jurisdiction; has brought wonders and caused it to be- come one of the greater organizations its the entire country. “KING OF KINGS” FREDERICK W. WELSH Afterwards Chris tcame saying, “I am born of the Holy Spirit.” Though love: this assertion, at ‘hat time it jeve was’ very ditmenit “Aascording to the text of the Gospel the Pharisees said, THE Angelus Funeral Home | Extends to all who may read these lines, The Compliments of the Season, appreciating most highly : the consideration and confidence reposed in our efforts for service.in our Business. We are not unmindful of the sincerity and loyalty of the people in general to a real honest effort in support of mutual co-operation in which all partake in the benefits thereof. ; With these thoughts uppermost in our mind we | stand for a continued and better service for the year of | 1928, and wish for alt mankind / A MERRY CHRISTMAS '¢. A HAPPY NEW YEAR i L, G. Robinson, Pres. Lorenzo Bowdoin, Secretary—Treasurer E. G. Hill, Vice Pres. Scien fete Hill, Asst. Manager Management Of La Republica Tea Room And Cafe Sends Greetings The largest and most up-to-date Dining and Re Parlor in the City ines. 3 | ge err TT, eal a3 he) he ea i 3a ee s Se ‘ “a ‘ a P ° “a | ee eee La Republica Tea Room.and Cafe 1710 Central Ave. Allow us to-extend to you our Holiday Greetings and to wish you a Most Happy and Successful New Year. Mr. & Mrs. VERNON GRAY, Proprietors. “4s not this the son of Joseph of Na- zareth whom we know?” How can he say therefore that, Y came down from heaven?” Briefly this man who apparently, and in the eyes of all was lowly, arose with such great power that he abolished a religion that. has lasted fifteen hundred years, at a time when the slightest deviation from it’ ex- posed the offender to danger of death. More over in the days of Christ, the morals of the whole world and condi- tions of the Israelites had. become completély confused and corrupted, and Israel had fallen into a state of the utmost degradation, misery and bondage. At, one time they had been taken captive by the Chaldeans and Persians, at another time they be- came the subjects and vassals of the Greeks, and at the coming of Christ they were ruled over and despised by the Romans. ‘This young man, Christ, by the help of a super-natural power, abro gated the Ancient Mosaic Law, re- formed the general morals, and once again laid the foundation ‘of eternal glory for the Israelites. Moreover he brought to humanity the glad tidings of Universal peace, and spread abroad teachings which were not for Israel alone, but were for the general hap- pines of the whole human ‘race. Those who first strove to do away with him were the Israelites of his own kindred. To all outward appear- anees they over came him, and brought him into direct distress. At last they crowned him with a crown of life (although they called it thorns) and crucified him. But Christ, while: apparently in the deepest, mis- ery and affliction, proclaimed: “This Sin will be resplendent, this light will shine, my grace will’ surround the world and all my enemies will be brought low.” And as he said, so it wag: for all. the kings of the earth have not been able to withstand him. He lis the King of Kings. Nay all their standards have been overthrown, Xmas Edition * whilst the banner of that oppressed one has been raised to the zenith. But his is opposed to all rules of human reason, Then it becomes clear and evident that this Glorious Being was a true educator of the world of bumanity, and that be was helped and confirmed by devine power. LA SMOOTH La Smooth is a new preparation Just placed on the market. {ts aim is to change, without damage to scalp ‘or blood, the appearance of Bad Hair. It leaves rough, bushy, unruly hair straight, glossy and smooth after. constant and proper use for even a short period of time. Directions: Cal Ifor no bot irons, just dampen the hair with warm water and rub La Smooth on and the Job is finished not unlike the work of Mother Nature. La Sfnooth is a home product man- ufactured by the Roberson Labora- tortes, 1540 E. 39th Street, Los An- geles, California. 10-147 ~ ALL JOIN IN CHRISTMAS GREETINGS _ SHERIFF BYERS 1a mee ee ee cose ee ag ; ooh ae cae ed Pa SS oo . SS oe - ae S Oe ae BO Ee po ee [ae ee eee rn — 2 3 J. E. BYERS Sheriff San Diego County Truly a friend of man is the far famed high sheriff of San Diego County who has made a record as peace official of this great County which will stand for all times. Sheriff Byers has been an inspiration to our efforts to ac- complish the things worth while in our mission of journalistic effort, ever encouraging our effort and hesitate at no time to express our profound gratitude and apprgciation. % ° 4 and girls in-the evening hours. At presemg the department controls Public Play And [a . | grounds and community centers, with Re eatio h | several others: to be added in the ecr 0 near future. Swimming pools are provided in eight localities where boys and girls Los Angeles]: stir svinnice ‘o's "2euia sum, Systematic instruction in swim- The citizens of Los Angeles have sought to make the most of the city’s natural advantages for recreation by creating in the municipal government a Department of Playground and Re creation which is charged by the City Charter with the promotion of play and recreation through {ts numerous playgrounds and community centers, its swimming pools, beaches, camps and Municipal Club. Neighborhood playgrounds are its chief concern. “Open areas _ are equipped with facilities for vigorous, healthful play by young and old in the outdoors. Play leaders organize and supervise 9 program which makes the playground” a more interesting Place to play than the public streets. They secure maximum use of avail able facilities and insure proper con- duct: within the playground, thus es- tablishing the desired values in character building. Connected with many of the play- grounds are eommunity houses con- taining auditoriums, gymnasiums, meeting rooms, game rooms, etc. which are used by boy and girl char. acter building organizations, and, al 80 contribute much to the happiness and development of the working boys ee | Ea - | — = 1 : 2g es fe é 1 FITZHUGH L. BANKS Xmas Edition j If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE-You May Never Know It Happened and girls inthe evening hours. At-presem the department controls and operatas some thirty-one play: grounds and community centers, with several others’ to be added in the near fature. ‘Swimming pools are provided in eight localities where boys and girls may enjoy swimming for a nominal sum, Systematic instruction in swim- ming is given. Hours are reserved for adults. > ‘There are five public beaches un- der the control of the department: Cabrillo, Playa Del’ Rey, Santa Moni- ca (County owned}, Terminal Island and Venice.’The stupendous task of reclaiming Cabrillo beach was accom- plished duriig the past year with marvelous results. It has taken care of the problem of providing a beach for the San Pedro District. At all the municipal beaches adequate protec tion fs provided for bathers and the beaches are Kept clean and orderly. The Municipal Men's Club, located in. the heart of the Main Street Dis- trict, is owned and operated by the Department of Playground and Re- creation. it offers an opportunity for recreation to\the “man on the street” and here eaeh day several thousand men make use of its facilities. Through its several division the department stimulates a city-wide program of industrial recreation, municipal sports, holiday celebrations, festivals, carnivals, pageants, musical activities, ete. A’ Bureau of Home Play has recently been added, the purpose of which fs to give advice and suggestions on all phases of home play and to help those seeking +5 ‘sotabiiak: huskvard. slavevonnds. J | 7 4 aes ee | a2 é | an 0 a H _ G | fl ot | | : y | ae J ATTORNEY? E. C. JENNINGS Wishing to all His Friends The Compliments of The Season BANKS BROS. OFF ON VISIT TO FORMER HOME ‘The establishment of a Bureau of Home Play has ben announced by the Department of Playground and Recreation of the City of Los Angeles. ‘The Bureau of Home Play will be essentially a promotive agency. Cir- culare will be published dealing with such subjects as the constriction of a backyard playground, suggested games for the home, musical and dramatic play in the home, sugges- tions for children’s parties, etc. By means of personal conferences, group meetings, public addressed, enlist- ment of interest in the some play problem by other agencies, exhibits, radio talks and other methods, the burean will endeavor to contribute toward the accomplishment of the aims stated. Miss Pauline Storer is the director in charge of the Bureau. Municipal playground and recrea. tion departments have heretofore been concerned largely with the es- tablishment of neighborhood play centers as a cooperatve communty endeavor to provide the means where- by children might engage in the forms of play so essental to tuer growth and development, High property val- ues, which result in a premium being placed upon the use of land, resulting congestion in residential ‘neighbor hoods, crowded homes disappearance of back yards, auto traffic on streets and high ways, are factors tending to deprive children of opportunities to express themselves in natural play As the Banks brothers, Fitzhugh L. Banks and Otis L. Banks departed on a Christmas visit to their former home in Sequin, Texas, they were not unmindfal of their many friends and Patrons and requested this publication to extend for them the greetings of the season, wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This card will be found in one of the sec- tions of this Holiday Edition. We can very well, in their absence give to our readers ‘a brief sketch of these very energetic and successful young business. meh. ‘Some years ago both of these young en were employed in clerical post- jons in this city, but they could eas iy visualize a larger sphere for their ‘endeavor and did not hesitate to en- ter therein. They chose the Realty business and opened up in an humble UENCE VET EX VAP BED LED AEDEEDIED te oe . ve ie ee ey. - J . A Congressman Joe Crail Wishes Alf His Friends and Ad- mirers A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year activities'as children used to express themselves in and about the home in years gone by. The community and neighborhéod playground 1s soctety’s answer tp the problem, ‘The neighborhood playground, how- ever, can be but @ partial answet. Nothing can take the place of the home in thie life of the child. Respon- way offices on the Eastside of the city, As time passed slowly but sure- ly they made progress and organized in a more pretentious manner the Eastside Realty Company. Through the medium of this company they were the first among our group who suc- cessfully undertook the huge task ot putting over @ large; sub-division and many of our readers will remember the opening and the,successful issue of the Central Avenwe sub-division. ‘Aside from this the Eastside Realty Company has handled many of the been negotiatedin this city. They ben negotiated in ‘this city. They gained such a record that their ser- vices were in demand and when the promotor of Gordon Manor sought to Dut this huge proposition on the mar- ket the services of the Banks brothers were sought. They went forward sibility for directing the play of child- ren cannot be entirely delegated tp community employed play leader. Community playgrounds cannot be s0 generously provided as to be conven. ent for all children. The most geq- erous provision would still leave the younger child, whose convenlence is the convenienee of a parent, a nurse | or elder sister. or brother, unprovided for. The home should always be, the chiid’s playground, the parent ' the child's play leader. | There is no thought of government. al paternalism in this move. of the Playground and Recreation Depa ment. Indeed, in the establishment this work the department {s seeking to put more of the responsibility on the individual parent where it be longs. There has been too great % tendency to shift responsibility from the parent and the home to the com: munity. This is apparent in health, education, public safety, recreation and other fields. This trend has been| inevitable, although specialists in the various fields of social work —have| recognized the unfavorable conse- quences of the trend. The task of the Bureau of Home Play is not to do the work of the home, but to ald the home in doing what rightfully it should do. L. A. COUNTY HEALTH DEP. HALL OF JUSTICE November 1, 1927 Dear Friend:— Los Angeles County {s enoying an exceptional period of freedom trom epidemic disease. Few citiens realize with this task and only the fact that the land was by legal means condemn- ed for Park purposes kept them from making a record in closing out this deal which would have been known as a million dolar proposition. As a matter of fact the Gordon Manor ‘Tract was more than half sold oat when condemnation proceedings were instituted to condemn it for , Park purposes. : ‘We look forward for greater accom plishments to be wrought by ‘these young men, which will stand out even greater than those in the past. They have the vision, energy and executive ability to bring things to pass and on fhetn r9turn from their visit we look tor Hiiportant “announcements, which will spell progress and opportunities worth while for all those who have faith in the future of California. THE HON. CLARE WOOLWINE baer iar eae ial aia a ee J. | ae > | a -— | i £ . 1 | : | | | ; 9 | ee en 0 Snr HON. CLARE WOOLWINE + The Hon. Clare Woolwine, present] California. Charter Assemblyman in the State’ Legisla-| yeles Hest No. 8 ture extends greetings of the season| Represcated Califo to all who may read these lines, wish-| und Means Comm ing for all a Merry Christmas and a| Washington, D. C., Happy and Prosperous New Year. member of the N Mr. Woolwine is well known for| State Legislatures. his brilliant career as one of the| Lodge, Elks, Eagle Jeading members of the bar in this| of Pythias, ‘Americ section. He was born at Nasbville, tion, California Ba Tenn., in the year, 1888, came to this| Angeles’ Bar Asso ity in 1911, attended Leland Stan-| one daughter. Polit ford University. Studied law at the| Mr. Clare Wool U.S. C., graduated in 1911 with the| of many qualities dégree of L.L.B. of his intrepid at | Was Assistant District Attorney,| the late Thomas Le Los Angeles County, 1915-17. Enlist:| are many who de ed in the World War in 1917; promot-| early date that the ed to Captain of Infantry, 1918; serv-| win is fit and rip bd overseas. Member Republicah| District Attorney County and State Committee 1921 to : Gate. Represented Southern Californig.| Mere, 8 no doubt: in formation of American Legion,’ st.| © ® Louis, 1919. Member First Zxecutive| Will outstrip many Committee American Legion, Stata of! mentioned for this that we are peculiarly exposed owing to our very large tourist population each winter, the nearness of the Mex- {ean border and the Orient. Prompt fsolation of communicable disease and improving sanitation of our county is paying big dividends. Many advances have been made during the month by the department.. The first garbage and refuse collec- tion district was organized in Belve- dere October 3ist. Pomona Health Center building was formally accepted by the Board of Supervisors. This building with equipment will repre- sent an investment of nearly $75,000.- 00 and will serve the eastern portion of Los Angeles County. A special research worker on Sew- hge problems has been employed in the laboratory. Dr. R. V. Stone has been sent at my request to the Univer- Bity of Chicago to investigate the new eelctrical method of virulence testing of diphtheria bacilli.’ rs | 7 OTIS L. BANKS Page—Nineteen California. Charter Member Los An- geles Pest No. 8, American Legion. Represented California before Ways und Means Committee of Congress, ‘Washington, D. C., November 1927, as, member of the National Council of State Legislatures. Member Masonic Lodge, Elks, Eagles, Mousc, Knights of Pythias, ‘American, Bar’ Associag tion, California Bar Association, Angeles’ Bar Association. Married, one daughter. Politics, Republican. Mr. Clare Woolwine is possessed of many qualities not unlike | those of his intrepid and famous cousin, the late Thomas Lee Woolwine. There are many who declare even at this early date that the Hon: Claire Wool- win is fit and ripe for’ the office of District Attorney of this county, and there is no doubt, should he see fit to stand for the nomination, that he will Sutstrip many of those already mentioned for this position. A new special Prosthesis Clinic in co-operation with the U. S. C. Dental College will centralize ail of this work for our various clinics. An additional veterinarian, Dr, Craig F. Proper, has joined our staff and will assist in a more strict control of milk supervision. A special project is un- Ger consideration for investigation of Undulant fever and bacillus abortus infection. Dr. Anna Rade has been placed in charge of the Child Hygiene Division and Dr. F. Saphro has been placed in charge of the new division of Field Surveys. A new Child Hygiene Clinic opened at Arcadja on Wednesday, No- vember 16th. - The Central Office now boasts of several new marvelous tabulating machines of the Hollerith type. All of our statistical data is being pre- pared for tabulating by this method. Yours for better Health, J. L. POMEROY, M, D., L. A. County Health Officer. Los Angeles Enterprises And Individuals In Holiday Greeting J.O.DUDLEY-True Fit Tailor Ladies and Mens Suits Made to Order $50 Suit for $38 ! ! Three months to pay for it CLEANING PRESSING CLEANING PRESSING We make Ladies old Coat-Suits HUmbolt 7225 Into One-Piece Dresses 2812 Central Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. We also make Plain and Fancy Dresses ```markdown ``` Page—Twenty Los A J.O.D. Ladies and Mens S $50 Suit Three month SUITS CLEANED AND We make Ladies Into One-Pi We also make Plain WILLIS TRIUMPHANT JURY EXONERATES PROMINENT CITIZEN ```markdown ``` In the Superior Court last Wednesday, in a trial involving an alleged 'bad check', the jury promptly returned a verdict of 'Not Guilty', thus bringing to a triumphant end one of the most malicious prosecutions ever instigated against a member of our race. The court, after hearing the verdict of the jury, promptly discharged R. W. Willis from custody and exhonored his bail. During the course of the trial, it clearly appeared that the conduct of Mr. Willis throughout the entire transaction had been above reproach and he was the recipient of many congratulations upon the result which was a foregone conclusion from the very start. No stigma now attaches to Mr. Willis by reason of this unfortunate affair which appears to have had its inception in the minds of some of the members of our group who were seeking their own aggrandishment, even at the ```markdown ``` --- If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened expense of the welfare of the race at large. The zeal of the approval of the authorities has now been placed upon the conduct of Mr. Willis and he stands acquitted of any wrong doing or wrong intent. It is unfortunate that the labors of this good citizen, who is unselfishly devoting his life and work to the upbuilding of racial cooperation and racial integrity, should thus be interrupted by a display of those very qualities which he is seeking to eliminate from among our people. However, the right has prevailed, and the plans or the self seeking men who gooded and helped us come to naught and he stands stronger and better than before. The good works of Mr. Willis and his loyal friends and associates cannot help but be bettered by this experience which has been in the nature of a 'trial by fire,' from which all have emerged unscathed. It was solely in the hope of furthering the interests of our people that Mr. Willis first permitted himself to be connected with the matter, the hope of helping a friend and a brother, which friend and brother, like Judas of old, turned to betray him. It is the prevelance of this spirit in the minds of our people that is retarding the upward trend of our people. Give us more men like Mr. R. W. Willis, trying to better the race, and less men like his quondam friends, seeking for selfish ends to curry favor with the dominant race. "Best" Negroes Accept Segregation, Says Writer ROOST IN "NIGGER HEAVEN" IN THE ID FINERY New York, N. Y. Dec. 20.—In the December number of The Messenger, noted Negro magazine published in New York City, Mr. Gustavus Adolphus Steward, a Negro writer, scath- You may begin wearing the suit eight days after ordering it ! ! ingly arraigns the "best people" among the Negro group for their complacent acceptance of jim-crow accommodations at theaters throughout the country. Says Steward: There will, of course, be persons to deny that Negroes, particularly "the better class"—how we like to anaesthetize ourselves with that stupefy phrase, "the better class!"—thus join in promoting their own basement. It is true that in their homes, in their clubs, fraternities and churches, in self-constituted uplift groups, in chance meetings they talk about and talk over it, sometimes with passionate oratorical gyrations that churn their auditors' emotions into a whirlpool of contradictions, of indignation and pugnacity, of solving whole problems in the management threatening. But in the number pressing to get into the very next performance will be some of those very talkative, wildly gesticulating individuals of the "better class" laughing anticipating their pleasant two hours in the gallery or in the marked off balcony area. He reports one white theater man saying to a Negro indignation committee. Why your best people come here, Dr. A. Mr. B and wife, Prof. C and Mrs. D. (naming several well known Negroes, some of them members of the very highlighted club which had commissioned these wandering gentlemen to make the inquiries) come here and say nothing, have been coming for years. I don't see where you fellows have any kick." In addition it has recently been said that the present manager of this same house boasted that his was the only heir in the city which treated "you people" decently. He said this, too, when refusing some near whites the privilege of occupying the seats their tickets indicated. Did these persons protest? They quickly accepted the proffered return of the money they had paid for the seats they wanted and hied themselves to the side door and gallery to the seats they could get, and with the mob lost themselves in enjoyment of the play, immediately oblivious of the galling indignity just suffered, but emerging from the theatre to remember hotly next day to their sympathizing and heat-en-gendering friends. The point of all this is that if "the best people" accept the custom gladly, repeatedly, the common herd should be becomingly grateful merely to be allowed to buy their own humiliation. Consider the second illustration. There is in a southern state a school for Negroes located about forty miles from the nearest large city. People desiring to attend the theatre must either motor the two score miles or go by train. Because of the disagreeable Jim Crow car laws patrons from the school almost invariably motor. In the city in question, as in most southern cities, the circumstances under which Negroes may see a play are notoriously more irritating than in a northern town. Admission is regularly to the gallery only, and usually to certain seats there, often the rear ones. "The Colored Entrance" is frequently in the alley and sometimes for Negroes the gallery seats are accessibly only via the outside fire escape. Nevertheless, teachers in the school mentioned have made up "theatre parties," the women clothing themselves in "opera" finery and the men donning their best, and have traversed the forty miles, willingly mounted the back stairs to dazzle their less opulent fellows in the Jim Crow section of the gallery with their shimmering silks and jewels. And the next day they have returned to the school to gush superiorly to their co-workers about the wonderful time they had, and the wonderful show they saw, never for a minute conscious that the entire experience was a deep humiliation, nor that the money paid was subscribed to their own degradation. And incidentally, no inking of inconsistency of conduct in avoiding the insult of the Jim Crow cars while happily taking the insult of the Jim Crow gallery seats has dampened the ardor of their recital. As the above cited expert in psychology put it, "your best people come here; what's your kick?" Mr. Steward then present the argument offered by "the best people" for submitting to this state of affairs, and discusses possition remedies. Democratic Leader And Loyal Race Advocate THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN The Hon. Titus Alexander extends to all his friends a right MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY, PROSPEROUS, and JOYOUS NEW YEAR. On this, the 65th Anniversary of the Emancipation of four millions of our immediate forbears, I would that this New Year should mark the beginning of our POLITICAL EMANCIPATION. A good way to begin is to be a registered voter. REGISTER NOW. ATTORNEY TOWSON W. GRASTY M. H. EXTENDS GREETINGS OF THE SEASON APARTMENT BUILDING OWNED BY MRS. MAMIE BLACK MILANO --- MILITARY CENTER The above apartment building located at 1411 East 23rd Stret, is the property of Mrs. Mamie Black. It is --- an income property with four four room apartments and six garages with a valuation of $20,000.00. Xmas Edition Lincoln G. Robinson M. B. The holiday number of the "Soaring Eagle" would hardly be justified in coming forth, did it not include within its pages at least a brief mention of what we term as one of the most dynamic characters within our vision. We have been happy to know this gentleman ever since our residence of nigh unto a score of years in this bailiwick and through all of the vici situdes we have passed, there have been none to excel him, in the things which go toward making the world a better place in which to live. Of a strong and sturdy character he will all in language plain to aspire to the heights that there is nothing too great or grand for man to aspire, and if within his power to do so, he hesitates not to help you on your way. Such a man as this is L. G. Robinson and he has not only served the county of Los Angeles in his official capacity well, he has served mankind well. He has been a hope and inspiration for all, co-operation has been his watchword. Like he has stood at the head of a great army of workers at the County Seat, he has inculcated the doctrine of self help and progress with all who have come within his vision. He has even stopped outside and in various undertakings made a success. The crowning effort however is the success which he is making as the head of the rapid growing Angelus Funeral home. This was accomplished by the co-operation of persons who got together on programs laid down by Mr. Robinson and carried out in all of its fullness. Give us more men like L. G. Robinson and truly as a race we shall mount high upon the ladder of success. GREETINGS The California Federated Voters' League will determine its determination to carry on the print A. R. G. LAMAR, League Secretary cipies adopted by its members as follows: "Every organization or classification which limits the activities of American citizens or inspires the development of American Institutions by an arbitrary reference to social class, race, or foreign allegiance, will undermine the foundation stones of True Americanism." The supreme objects are: equal rights to all American citizens, a united effort on the part of all to protect American institutions, to this end the officers and members are strictly on the alert, assembling when occasion warrants. CABRILLO BEACH A project which has been discussed for years by the people or San Pedro is rapidly becoming an actuality. The rockbound coast near Point Firmin and at the foot of the United States Government breakwater has been covered with one million cubic yards of sand. Nature provided no sand beach on this part of the coast, but by artificial means approximately 4000 feet of beach line and 26 acres of beach land have been created. The opportunity to construct this beach arose when the United States Government let a contract for deepening Los Marcos Harbor. This contract enabled the Pacific and Recreation Department of Los Angeles to secure one million cubic yards of sand at very low cost, which, during the past year, has been transported in large steel pipes to the sites of Cabrillo beach and deposited there. LOS ANGELES American Woodmen Initiate Big Class LOS ANGELES CITIZENS CHEERFUL IN FACE OF BUSINESS SLUMP CHRISTMAS BASKETS TO THE POOR As a fitting culmination of their fall membership campaign The American Woodmen held the first of a series of log rollings last Friday at the Masonic Hall, on Central Avenue near twelfth street. 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Business lot on Vernon Ave, 50x very good industrial property, full price $2900, O. 5-Room Modern House on E. 40th St, $400.00, ness lot in Watts on Electric Blvd., full price $390 angalow Courts for sale, lot size 45x150 ft, price $850.00. .Business lot on Availign Blvd, ness property near McKinley Ave, 11 rooms, Lot, hov modern, price $9000.00, reasonable down payment place. Truck Farm for sale near Los Angeles real Ave. lot cheap. DKLAHOMA INVESTMENT COMPANY LHOLE, Broker: O. O. Harrison; Appraiser: Theo. I 5-Room Modern House, near Central Ave., price $3850, down payment $400. Lot, size 6x145 x145, court or apt. size, $2550, down payment $500.00. 5-Room Modern California House, ½ block from B car line, full price $2200, $300 down payment, $20 per month payment at 7% int, absolutely clear. Business lot on Vernon Ave., 50x145 ft, an 5-room house very good industrial property, full price $2900, down payment $350.00. 5-Room Modern House on E. 49th St., $400.00, reasonable down payment. Chicken Ranches for sale $300 per acre near Los Angeles. Business lot in Watts on Electric Blvd., full price $800 cash, near 103 St. Bungalow Courts for sale, lot size 4x150 ft, price $750.00, down payment $850.00. Business Lot on Avalon Blvd., near Vermont $9500. Income property near McKinley Ave., 11 rooms, rst house, 5-room rear house, modern, price $000.00, reasonable town payment or trade for smaller place. Truck Farm for sale near Los Angeles, $250.00 an acre. Central Ave. lot cheap. OKLAHOMA INVESTMENT COMPANY K. C. Venerable, Broker; O. O. Harrison; Appraisal; Theo. Jones, Secy. Virginia Inkley, Insurance 4128 Central Avenue Phones: HU. 3862 and HU. 5486-R YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR OUR YEARS OF SUCCESS BEEN BUILT UPON QUALIFICATION VICE. YOU WANT THE BRING US YOUR P "Best Drugs"—We Have SMITH'S DR YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET OUR YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS HAVE BEEN BUILT UPON Quality AND STERLING SERVICE. YOU WANT THE BEST. 1121 Central Phone: MA 0262 Xmas Edition ```markdown ``` QUALITY Store No.1 and instructed in the works of Woodcraft. The induction of the new members was impressively carried out under the leadership of Commander E. W. Fisher assisted by Commander A. L. Pullman, Vice Commander Elizabeth Sneed, Escort Britton and a score of others forming the committed. Following the log rolling a feast was held in which all members participated at the expense of the new members during which State Supervisor Ben H. Graham outlined the programme for the new year. During the evening cash and subscriptions were taken for the purpose of sending out Christmas baskets to the poor as has been the annual custom CLUB HERE CHRISTMAS CLUB all Sum Weekly our CHRISTMAS CLUB Saved-plus Interest rience. NOW Loan ASSOCIATION Phone, HU. 8614 STYLE SHOP HOP gives you Better Values wearing apparel and Christ- ake everything except dress- and quilted robes, are unsur- Our lingerie, hosiery, etc., Come in and be convinced in others. Phone: HU. 2450 Central Ave., price $2850, down pay- ort or Apt. sale, $2850, clear, down California House, ½ block from B Payment, $20 per month payment at Lot on Vernon Blvd, 50x145 ft, an property, full price $2800, down pay- on E. 49th St., $4000.00, reasonable or sale $300 per acre near Los An- tric Blvd, full price $300 cash, near lot size 45x150 ft., price $7000.00 on Avalon Blvd., near Vermont Key Ave, 11 rooms, lt. house, 5-room reasonable down payment or trade sale near Los Angeles, $250.00 an TMENT COMPANY Jason, Appraiser; Theo. Jones, Secy. L. Insurance Phones: HU. 3862 and HU. 5486-R SERVICE OUR GREATEST ASSET POSSIBLE BUSINESS HAVE fly AND STERLING SER- BEST. RESCRIPTIONS On What You Want BUG STORES Store No. 2 Jefferson & Central Phone: HUm. 2332 MYZAR AGENCY If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened 1 of the local camps. These baskets will be distributed on Saturday preceding Christmas. Many visitors from camps in other states were present and a happy time was had by all. Mary E. MADAME L. C. GOTIER Madame L. C. Gotier has been inspired from God to do race work while on her tour in the south 2 years ago. Having traveled extensively in the south, she is able to give facts and justice to whom justice is due and is voicing the sentiments of her race. Electricity in The Jonathan More than $3,500,000 is and furnishings of the and Figueroa Streets. The building is of Italian R and of Class A construction. finest club buildings anywhere. It is said to be the first soci the features of an athletic club handball courts, etc. The usual club features of Room, Library, Lounge, Barber provided for. The Main Dining Room of seats 500 and there are seven p ing rooms. The Kitchen is fully equipped Club has its own Bakery, La Ice Plant. A Solarium, entirely glass located on the roof. From the sixth floor up are living rooms for members. A 500-car garage, located building, solves parking problem. The Ladies' Department is entrance and elevator. All water used is filtered and ventilating system is purified change of air throughout the ten minutes. Such an institution as the stantly to the social and recr members and guests, uses cons electric energy. Approximately 650 horsepower the Jonathan Club, through ¼ horsepower to 75 horsepower. 8 elevators, 2 ice machines, ming pool circulating pumps, 2 air washers, 2 washers, 1 dry t ur presses, 4 adding machines, 3 s cleaner, standby oil pump, kit lath, valve grinder, elevator clock system, electric water level. The extensive electric service Club are supplied by Los Angeles. Electricity in Los Angeles No. 14 The Club The Jonathan Club than $3,500,000 is invested in the land furnishings of the new Jonathan Club a streets. Building is of Italian Renaissance design, but A construction. It is recognized as buildings anywhere. To be the first social club in the West of an athletic club, including plunge, g curts, etc. Special club features of Game Room, Gr ary, Lounge, Barber Shop, etc., are all a. In Dining Room of the Club and there are seven private din- chen is fully equipped, and the its own Bakery, Laundry and rium, entirely glassed in, is the roof. The sixth floor up are some 250 is for members. Car garage, located directly back of the volves parking problems for members of lies' Department is entirely separate, wi and elevator. Water used is filtered and softened. The air system is purified by air washers, and air through at the whole building can s. Institution as the Jonathan Club, can the social and recreational needs of b and guests, uses considerable electric energy. Ultimately 650 horsepower of electric energy Jonathan Club, through dozens of motors ra 力 to 75 horsepower, to operate such equi vators, 2 ice machines, 16 fans, 2 house pumps, al circulating pumps, 2 brine pumps, 2 ice water ers, 2 washers, 1 dry tumble, 1 fast work irons, adding machines, 3 sewerage disposal pumps, standby oil pump, kitchen equipment, drills, valve grinder, elevator flash annunciators, elec- trom, electric water level alarm, time stamp, conti ensive electric service requirements of th applied by Los Angeles Gas and Electric C ```markdown ``` The Jonathan Club MORE than $3,500,000 is invested in the land, building and furnishings of the new Jonathan Club, at Sixth and Figueroa Streets. The building is of Italian Renaissance design, height limit, and of Class A construction. It is recognized as one of the finest club buildings anywhere. It is said to be the first social club in the West to have all the features of an athletic club, including plunge, gymnasium, handball courts, etc. The usual club features of Game Room, Grill, Billiard Room, Library, Lounge, Barber Shop, etc., are all adequately provided for. A 500-car garage, located directly back of the main club building, solves parking problems for members of the Club. The Ladies' Department is entirely separate, with its own entrance and elevator. All water used is filtered and softened. The air entering the ventilating system is purified by air washers, and a complete change of air throughout the whole building can be made in ten minutes. Such an institution as the Jonathan Club, catering constantly to the social and recreational needs of hundreds of members and guests, uses considerable electric equipment and electric energy. Approximately 650 horsepower of electric energy is used by the Jonathan Club, through dozens of motors ranging from $ \frac{1}{4} $ horsepower to 75 horsepower, to operate such equipment as 8 elevators, 2 ice crushers, 16 fans, 2 house pumps, 2 swimming pool circulating pumps, 2 brine pumps, 2 ice water pumps, 4 air washers, 2 washers, 1 dry tumble, 1 flat work ironer, 2 Eagle presses, 4 adding machines, 3 averages disposal pumps, vacuum cleaner, standby oil pump, kitchen equipment, drills, grinders, laths, valve grinder, elevator flash annunciators, electric time clock system, electric water level alarm, time stamp, control board. The extensive electric service requirements of the Jonathan Club are supplied by Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation. This is the last of a series of advertisements on the general subject of electricity in Los Angeles Los Angeles Gas and Leles Gas and Electric Corp. by Addison Executive Vice-Pres. and General Manager Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation by Addison B. Day Executive Vice-President, and General Manager She said the progress of the Negro has been unparalleled in history of all other nations on the globe. Fifty-one years from under the yoke of his master, and today the Negro compares most favorably with any nation in science, music, literature, economics and deep researches of the earth. Madame Gotier has lectured in a number of the churches in Southern California and is giving her entire time to race work. She also said, in comparing the conditions faced by the Negro with those faced by other groups in various countries, "men are continually trying to differentiate the struggle of the Negro in America from the struggles of the under dogs elsewhere in the world." She can deliver the goods because it comes from God. "TO ALL WHO MAY BE CONCERNED" THE BETHEL A. M. S. CHURCH, located on W. 36th St. near Denker Ave. invites your patronage to a series of sermons now being delivered on. "The approach towards a practical application of Christianity to our modern day problems." These sermons are delivered by our new pastor, Rev. Ralph R. King A. B. B. D. Formerly of Wilberforce University, of Ohio. The key note of Rev. King's religious philosophy is, "Teach men to live here on earth, and get out of this life all the good it can give one." The Rev. feels that if men can be taught this lesson and will react favorable to its teachings dying, and what is to follow death will take care of itself. —r. S. Los Angeles 14 Club Jonathan Club invested in the land, building a new Jonathan Club, at Sixth Renaissance design, height limit, it is recognized as one of the club in the West to have all including plunge, gymnasium, Game Room, Grill, Billiard Shop, etc., are all adequately the Club private din, and the laundry and used in, is some 250 "The service of Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation is completely satisfactory." -The Jonathan Club. directly back of the main club items for members of the Club. entirely separate, with its own softened. The air entering the air air washers, and a complete whole building can be made in Jonathan Club, catering coneational needs of hundreds of considerable electric equipment and power of electric energy is used by dozens of motors ranging from, to operate such equipment as: 6 fans, 2 house pumps, 2 swimming pumps, 2 ice water pumps, 4 amble, 1 flat work ironer, 2 Eagle average disposal pumps, vacuum themen, drills, grinders, flash annexators, electric time alarm, time stamps, control board. the requirements of the Jonathan Gas and Electric Corporation. Electric Corporation Addison B. Day Vice-President, and General Manager MELVIN J. CHISUM 1234567890 The genial and energetic Field Sec retary of the National Negro Press Association. The man who put the pet in the organization and most highly appreciated by all the members there ot. A. President Eastside political Club and active in the realm of political effort. Mr. Wilson is a realty dealer who is well and favorably known by all. C. H. ALSTON Mr. Alston is the master mind of the Alston Realty and Investment C. H. ALSTON Company and has built up an enviable clientage on the Eastside. able clientage on the Eastside. He is also one of the wheel horses during campaign times, a forceful orator and puts plenty of "pep" into all campaigns. CANTATA, ST. PAUL, SUNDAY, DEC. 25, 3 P. M. The St. Paul Choir will present a Christmas Cantata, "The Adoration," Sunday afternoon, December 25, at p. m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 21st & Naomi. The public is invited to attend. Mozelle Te Outley, musical director. Meet me at the Foresters Dance New Years Eve, Masonic Hall, 50th and Central. Admission 50c. TURKEY ..... COMPLIMENTS District Lodge District Gran Lodge No.32 District Grand Lodge No.32 G. U. O. of O. F. Isiah Robinson, District Grand Master Wishing To All A Merry Xmas and Happy New Wishing To All Merry Xmas and Happy New Wishing To All A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year DON'T PUT IT OFF BUT PUT IT OVER! $300 DOWN A solutely new, large, five completed. Street w No Ass ce: $4250; $300 D ONE OWNER Including Physical Treat (For PUBLIC R HON DOWN AND MOVIE new, large, five room house and completed. Street work in and paid No Assessments. $250; $300 Down; $38.50 P Including Interest OWNER Treat (For What) Music BLIC RECEPTI HONORING $300 DOWN AND MOVE IN Absolutely new, large, five room house and garage just completed. Street work in and paid for. No Assessments. Price: $4250; $300 Down; $38.50 Per Month PUBLIC RECEPTION REESE Du PREE Famous New York Singer and Capitalist Pride of New York and South Known from Coast to Coast AT MASONIC HALL, Central at Fifth FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, citing Ten to One "SUNNYLAND OR Subscription Seventy-Five Cents R NEIGHBORHOOD STORE— MASONIC HALL, Central at Fifth DAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 19 n to One "SUNNYLAND OR Subscription Seventy-Five Cents GHBORHOOD STORE— THORPE & BUS AT MASONIC HALL, Central at Fiftieth FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 1927 Dancing Ten to One "SUNNYLAND ORCHESTRA" Subscription Seventy-Five Cents GENERAL MARKET-The Store That Helps To Build Your Own Community The finest Blue Ribbon El Centro Turkeys ever shown on Central Ave. Prices to suit you. Where you get good Barbecue, Fresh and Smoked Meats, Delicatessen, Poultry, Fish, Complete line of Groceries. Fancy Fruit and Vegetables in connection with Market, at popular prices.. Page—Twenty-one Grand o. 32 D. F. All ppy New Year MOVE IN house and garage just and paid for. $38.50 Per Month best HE. 0968 ) Musical Feast EPTION FREE Central at Fiftieth JANUARY 6, 1927 "LAND ORCHESTRA" Five Cents STORE— BUSHEY Page—Twenty-Two Watch The Phenom Tuskegee Cabinet Where Sho TUSK CABINET The Phenominal Growth Tuskegee Cabinet Shop Cabinet Shop No. 1 Where Shop Was Started TUSK EGEE CABINET WORKS Tuskegee Cabinet Shop TUSK EGEE CABINET WORKS Cabinet Shop No. 2 Second Big Progressive Step THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE # 1930年代的上海街头 HAMMER'S CABBLE FARM Cabinet Shop No. 3 In the Limelight of Prigress Statistics show that the Colored man living in California is making greater business strides just now than ever before. However the Colored business man is either too modest or has never awakened to a realization that advertisement is the vehicle upon which he will have to ride into big business. Fight here we have some very worthwhile business enterprises about which we know very little, and among these is the Tuskegee Cabinet Works located at 4912 Compton Avenue and conducted by F. T. Brawley. The Tuskegee Cabinet Works, wholesale manufacturers of fine furniture, was founded December 1, 1926, by Mr. Brawley with $150.00 cash and a work bench at 5307% Compton Avenue. The steady growth of this establishment has been nothing less than marvelous. In the present plant at 4912 Popular patrpossible 150Cabs in Lo car patronage ma ible 150 New Yell bs in Los Angeles Popular patronage makes possible 150 New Yellow Cabs in Los Angeles Yellow Cab Co. DUNKIRK 50-50 "Yours for the best ride in town" 1. ```markdown ``` Pine City Factor Compton Avenue, we find all the necessary equipment, including several modern wood working machines, clear of all indebtedness. In an interview with the management, we ascertained that this plant was doing a monthly volume of business amounting to $2,500.00 and its clientele consists of some of the foremost actors and actresses of the Movie Colony. And the half has not yet come to past, for the success thus far made by the Tuskegee Cabinet Works has largely to the efforts of Mr. Brawley, who only a master mind at his trade, but a man of great energy and foresight. At present, Mr. Brawley is president and general manager of the Tuskegee Cabinet Works and Mr. P. W. Kirk is the secretary-treasurer. And, in this, our 1927 Christmas Edition of the California Eagle, we wish Messrs Brawley & Kirk another year full of success. onage makes New Yellow If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened CAPT. JAMES P. BRATTON CAPT. JAMES P. BRATTON Above is the likeness of Deputy, So. Calif. I. B. P. O. litary department, Golden W. Capt. Bratton, although Angeles, for the past twenty Texas. It was in that state the ing that has made him the oficer of the Pacific Coast. He is the founder and co-izations: Shrine Patrol, Egypt plars Drill Team, Forrester's Elks Band and Drill Corps. It may be interesting to this is, who has successfully ganizations to the place where organization west of Chicago. It happens that the write Adjutant-Generals report of error, for the years of 1903 other things: is the likeness of Capt. Jas. P. Bratton, Calif. I. B. P. O. E. W. and commander,iment, Golden West Lodge No. 86. Bratton, although a pioneer, having left for the past twenty years, is originally fissas in that state that he received the mines made him the outstanding, fraternal Pacific Coast. The founder and commander of the follow- marine Patrol, Egyptian Temple No. 5, K. Team, Forrester's Band and Drill Corps. be interesting to know just what man- has successfully organized and trained to the place where they are without p. in west of Chicago. Oppens that the writer has been permitted generals report of the State of Texas, to the years of 1903 and 1904. In it he sa- Above is the likeness of Capt. Jas. P. Bratton, District Deputy, So. Calif. I. B. P. O. E. W. and commander of the military department, Golden West Lodge No. 86. Capt. Bratton, although a pioneer, having lived in Los Angeles, for the past twenty years, is originally from Austin, Texas. It was in that state that he received the military training that has made him the outstanding, fraternal military officer of the Pacific Coast. He is the founder and commander of the following organizations: Shrine Patrol, Egyptian Temple No. 5, Knight Templars Drill Team, Forrester's Band and Drill Corps, and the Elks Band and Drill Corps. It may be interesting to know just what manner of man this is, who has successfully organized and trained these organizations to the place where they are without peer of any organization west of Chicago. It happens that the writer has been permitted to read the Adjutant-Generals report of the State of Texas, to the Governor, for the years of 1903 and 1904. In it he says among other things: الحكم CAPT. JAMES P. BRATTON "We found Major Bratton and his staff at the camp, which had already been designated "Camp Kirby" by the citizens committee Battalion drills and target practice were held for the purpose of grading the men. It also exemplified the splendid ability of Major Bratton. The camp from beginning to end was a success and we feel that much has been accomplished and take pleasure in commending Maj. Bratton, who is thoroughly competent to bring his battalion to a high standard of perfection." This report is signed by Thomas Scurry, Adjutant-General, Texas National Guard. "We found Major Bratton had already been designated committee Battalion drills and the purpose of grading the med id ability of Major Bratton. T was a success and we feel th and take pleasure in commer roughly competent to bring of perfection." This report is tant-General, Texas National Capt. Bratton rose from Guard as a private, June 189 in 1907 with the rank of Major Infantry. These facts clearly show successful in organizing and military units of our Lodges in Capt. Bratton is employee City of Los Angeles, as supt. He is the husband of Mrs. six children: Louis G.; Perle Amer G.; Jack O.; and Betty Lo ried and live in the family apar avenue. Dr. Baumann Says Future Promising For Western Negro and Major Bratton and his staff at the camp. He has been designated "Camp Kirby" by the Battalion drills and target practice were of grading the men. It also exemplified the Major Bratton. The camp from beginning was less and we feel that much has been accustomed to bring his battalion to a high point." This report is signed by Thomas Scull, Texas National Guard. Bratton rose from the ranks, entering the private, June 1891 and was honorably awarded the rank of Major, commanding Battalion. Acts clearly show why Capt. Bratton has been organizing and training the various units of our Lodges in Los Angeles. Bratton is employed in the Engineers Dr. Angeles, as supt. of Pedestrian Tunnels, the husband of Mrs. Maude L. Bratton and Louis G.; Perle Antoinette; Nadine Jekt O.; and Betty Louise. The three oldest in the family apartments at 41st St. and A. O. Capt. Bratton rose from the ranks, entering the National Guard as a private, June 1891 and was honorably discharged in 1907 with the rank of Major, commanding Battalion Colored Infantry. These facts clearly show why Capt. Bratton has been so successful in organizing and training the various fraternal-military units of our Lodges in Los Angeles. Capt. Bratton is employed in the Engineers Dept. of the City of Los Angeles, as supt. of Pedestrian Tunnels. He is the husband of Mrs. Maude L. Bratton and father of six children: Louis G.; Perle Antoinette; Nadine Jeanne; Wilmer G.; Jack O.; and Betty Louise. The three oldest are married and live in the family apartments at 41st St. and McKinley avenue. "Business conditions of our group shows every indication of a favorable future. At no time in the history 1930 of our group have opportunities been more widely revealed. The advantages peculiar to the West make a more promising outlook than many other sections of the country." So declared Dr. Albert Baumann proprietor of Baumann Drug Stores 1 and 2. He is also Chairman of the Dr. Albert Baumann Baumann Drug Stores also Chairman of the of Capt. Jas. P. Bratton, District E. W. and commander of the most Lodge No. 86. A pioneer, having lived in Los Angeles, is originally from Austin that he received the military training outstanding, fraternal military or commander of the following organitarian Temple No. 5, Knight Temple Band and Drill Corps, and that know just what manner of man organized and trained these or are they are without peer of any or has been permitted to read the State of Texas, to the Gov. and 1904. In it he says among and his staff at the camp, which "Camp Kirby" by the citizens and target practice were held for him. It also exemplified the splendid the camp from beginning to end at much has been accomplishedading Maj. Bratton, who is thus his battalion to a high standard assigned by Thomas Scurry, Adjutive Guard. the ranks, entering the National and was honorably discharged, commanding Battalion Colored why Capt. Bratton has been so training the various fraternal-Los Angeles. in the Engineers Dept. of the of Pedestrian Tunnels. Maude L. Bratton and father of entolette; Nadine Jeanne; Willouise. The three oldest are marments at 41st St. and McKinley A. O. R. Board of Managers Y. M. C. A., 2nd vice-pres. Liberty Building and Loan Ass'n. a member of the St. Phillips vestry board, besides a number of other business and fraternal associations. THE Cudahy Packing Company Cudahy's Puritan Hams and Bacon "The Taste Tells" LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA A. O. R. PIONEER CITIZEN The subject of this sketch Mr. James M. Vena S.r. is a native of Ohio where he was reared and educated and is one of the ploneers among our group as a citizen of Los Angeles, having resided here for 30 odd years. Mr. Vena has always manifested a deep interest in public affairs and efforts in behalf of the progress of the race. At the early age of 18 he taught in the public schools of Ohio and was on the staff of the Afro American published at Columbus Ohio and also correspondent to the Xenia Ohio Democrat and the New York Dramatic Mirror. He was afterward called to St. Mary where he taught for a number of years, and the that city and was honored by the late David R. Francis, who was Mayor of the city at that time; by the appointment as one of fifty citizens to visit Washington D. C. on a special trip for the purpose of inviting President Grover Cleveland to visit St. Louis during their fall festivities. James M. Vena Later Mr. Francis was elected Governor of Mo. and appointed Mr. Vena to a confidential clerical position in his office at the Capitol. In this capacity he was instrumental in being of great service to his race in matters of legislation and other affairs under state control one of the most important of which was the defeat of the first bill introduced in the Mo. State legislature to establish "Jim crowism" in the railroad service. After coming to Los Angeles he was one of the first colored employees in a clerical capacity in the court house and city hall, having served in the lector and Auditors office and in the Tax Collector office in the City Hall. He served as a clerk in L. A. P. O. for a number of years during part of which time he was clerk in charge of the Private Box division and owing to his close connection with former Postmaster was instrumental in the appointment or many clerks, carriers and other employees and his efforts had great weight in establishing a favorable policy in the office toward members of the race Mr. Venn answers and is a speaker of marked ability, often rising to height of eloquence and holding his audience spellbound. His introduction of the late Booker T. Washington on his first visit here, to a Los Angeles audience and later his introduction of the Hon. John R. Lynch at Towne A. A. M. E. Church and his speech against nurse discrimination at the County hospital will be remembered as masterpieces. Our well known fellow townman, John S. McGroarty—the author and Playwright says of him in the L. A. Times Magazine, "That you will hear him speak our awkward English tongue with a music to it, such as you hear when you read Tennison, you is a way to hear English spoken as Jim Vena speaks it." He is present an employee of the L. A. Harbor Commission and is highly respected by the present city administration. CANTATA, ST. PAUL, SUNDAY, DEC. 25, 3 P. M. The St. Paul Choir will present a Christmas Cantata, "The Adoration," Sunday afternoon, December 25, at 3 p. m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 21st & Naomi. The public is invited to attend. Mozelle Te Outley, musical director. Xmas Edition Compliments Of—— E. FLOERCKY PAPER CO. 810 So. Spring Street LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA U. S. A. SUCCESS GETS SUCCESS. IF YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE YEAR 1928, CONNECT WITH A SUCCESSFUL CONCERN. WE ARE BUILDING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR SEVERAL NEW 5 AND 6 ROOM HOUSES IN PASADENA AND SOUTH LOS ANGELES UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF S. B. W. MAY. TALK WITH US ABOUT THEM. LOTS AND PLANS OF BUNGALOWS CAN BE SEEN AT ANY TIME. S. B. W. MAY 3517 S. Central Ave. HUmbolt 6803 BARGAINS FOR CHRISTMAS 1. Church for sale, wonderful buy and centrally located, crossed by 3 car lines. Reasonable terms. 2. Business Property on McKinley Avenue. Three houses and store on lot. Price $12,000. Reasonable down payment, or cash. 3. Three Acre Ranch, Orange Grove and house, all modern, 1½ miles from San Fernando. Will trade for City property and Eastern property or small down payment. Price $8,000. 4. Lot out Huntington Drive, full price $950.00 clear, $500.00 down. 5. Business lot on Avalon Blvd., full price $7500.00 cash, or terms. 6. Husue on 42nd St., West of Central Ave., 5 rooms absolutely modern, lot size 50 x 150 ft. Price $6500.00. Reasonable down payment. 000, will trade for small place in City or near. 12. House modern on 49th Street near Ascot Ave. 4 rooms, lot size 37 x 135 ft. garage chicken and rabbit pen house newly painted, price $3850 clear, down payment $500. 13. For trade a business lot with 2 houses 5 rooms each and one store on E. Vernon for small clear house and lot. E. O. WENTWORTH, JEWELER Extends To His Many Patrons, GREETINGS For A Merry Xmas And A Happy New Year We Specialize in a full Line of JEWELRY FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS Popular Prices Call and Be Convinced 1202 Central Avenue Xmas Edition DEWITT CONS 3653 South Normandie MONEY $ WHY WORRY about We can build and Finance done over four hundred thou finance. If your Mortgage or Tr your monthly payments are you pay twelve dollars on ea interest and principal. We also finance Carpent If you want to Rent, B We have both Real Estate s Office. Mrs. ZORA WILLIAMS Estate Brokers Construction versity 0228. I. D. Norman.....R N. E. Jefferson..... O. O. Norman..... H. G. Johnson..... SATISFACTION F DO YOU NE WHY WORRY about a Home or Income Property? We can build and Finance for less than rent. We have done over four hundred thousand dollars in building and finance. If your Mortgage or Trust Deed is coming due, or if your monthly payments are too high we can make loans, you pay twelve dollars on each thousand dollars including interest and principal. We also finance Carpenters and Contractors. If you want to Rent, Buy or Sell also give us a call. We have both Real Estate and Construction Plans in our Office. Mrs. ZORA WILLIAMS and RUSSELL KING as Real Estate Brokers Construction Company. Office Phone UNiversity 0228. I. D. Norman.....Res. Phone 65120 Venice DO YOU NEED MONEY? TO Pay Your Extra Assessments Refinance Your Property Then Bring in Your Papers and get Money San 345 SO. HILL STREET 5% to 8% and up----$100 to $500----5% to 8% Interest Per Year Bring in Your Papers and get Money Sam 345 SO. 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ASSOCIATED LOAN COMPANY tral Avenue HUmb 3718 Central Avenue GAS WORKERS GET TURKEYS APProximately 15 tons of choice turkeys are being distributed to the 2600 permanent employees of Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation, according to Mr. A. B. Day, Vice President and General Manager of the utility company. ```markdown ``` --- A Home or Income Property? for less than rent. We have thousand dollars in building and must Deed is coming due, or if too high we can make loans, such thousand dollars including renters and Contractors. Buy or Sell also give us a call and Construction Plans in our and RUSSELL KING as Real Company. Office Phone UNi-Res. Phone 65120 Venice ROchester 7193 HUmbolt 7565-W ROchester 3085 FOR FIVE YEARS 9-23-r NEED MONEY? s and get Money Same Day ILL STREET to $500----5% to 8% and up Per Year Lines partly paid for, also on contracts $600 to $50,000 to loan on Mortgages. So. Hill St. Los Angeles MARKET CAFE Central Avenue OAN COMPANY Straight Bank Loans Monthly Payment Loans, Fire Insurance Automobile Loans Eureka Villa Lots $10.00 Cash & $5.00 per Mo. We have bargains in houses and lots Beautiful Homes as low as $200.00 cash. Flats and Bungalow Courts as low as $700.00 cash. We list nothing but bargains. Notary Public and Legal Papers. See us before you buy. DAN COMPANY The new Masonic Club met on Wednesday evening at 918 Central Ave. And elected J. B. Bass as chairman and A. W. Lee as secretary. J. B. Bass dressed the club at its next meeting which will be held early in January. ```markdown ``` If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened MONEY HUmbolt 7219 NOTICE "Sure we must fight if we would live", is the silent otto of the average colored American. It is estimate that there are 15,000,000, commonly called by historians, Negroes living in the United States. More than three-fourths of this number live below the Mason-Dixon line. But beginning with the period just before the World War, a spirit of restlessness seemed to pave the Black folk living in the Southern Section of the country, and an axodus such as has never been seen before started. Great hordes left the South, California got her quota and Splendid young men with burning desires for full freedom of citizenship under the spell that lasted even after the close of the war continued to look out for greener fields where at least a semblance of freedom and Justice unraveled. Of the worthwhile sable sons of the South, California got he quota and among them came Dr. H. Claude Hudson, who, like Miles Standish of that Plymouth Colony period, is neither afraid nor ashed to stand forth and tell the world that he came West seeking better civil and educational conditions for himself and family. P. A. H. CLAUDE HUDSON Dr. Hudson was in Los Angeles but a short time before he had impressed members of his race and group that he was not only a man of thought, but likewise of action—and that he was ready to do and die if necessary. They made him president of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. since which time he has never slept nor slumbered. He went to the front in the Sheffield-Randolph case, was right on the job in the Manhattan Beach Discrimination fight and is just now to the fore in Restricted District far reaching propaganda which includes the Long case. Aside from his busy life at the head of the N. A. A. C. P., Dr. Hudson is a law student at Loyola College. He is the father of a wonderful family consisting of a winsome little wife, two beautiful daughters and three sons. As head of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Dr. Hudson is surrounded with a splendid group of felow officeliers consisting of both men and women, some or whom are new comers while others of them have lived in Los Angeles for a goodly number of years. Among those who stand shoulder to shoulder with Dr. Hudson in the Los Angeles branch, is the newly elected lady president, Mrs. M. G. Patton, who stepped into the limelight a few months ago when she sponsored the fund that started Ralph Bunche on to Harvard. Dr. J. A. Somerville, one of Los Angeles' most progressive citizens, a man who never loses a chance to create better feeling and a closer relationship between th. races. Mrs. A. Hill, who very ably manages the program angle of the Association and never permits the interest along this line to wane, and a host of others too numerous to mention here and now. Wih these as a formidable working staff. The California Eagle is looking forward to one of the most interesting Anual Sessions in the history of the organizations next June when it will convene in this city. 10 (Society woman) sell cookies on street to help poor children. Mrs. Marie Dorothy Rout is selling cookies for Benefit of St. Phillips Church, she is correspondent for several Eastern papers. Lewis K. Becka California is not only productive of wonderful oranges, its vast grape orchards and its fields of sugar beets, but likewise of its splendid educational investments in its young men and women who are proving worthwhile in the trades, arts and professions. Among the California educational products of recent years, is Attorney Lewis K. Beeks. This young man was reared in this city, was graduated from the Los Angeles High School and after which went to Howard University at Washington, D. C. where he finished mthe Law Department of that historic University. While in the capitol city, young Beeks met, wooped and married Miss Madeline Wesley and came back to his home town, hung out his shingle and has been very busy ever since. Within a few years, he has not only built up a good practice with a promise of first rank position in the legal profession in this city and state, but likewise a splendid little family consisting of a charming wife and two lovely daughters. Mrs. Beeks, who is a fit help mate for her husband, is active in the church and social life of this city and is one of the additional members of the Friday Morning Club. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, JR. 1 Mr. Booker T. Washington, Jr., son of the late and lamented booker Son T. Washington is one of the Supervisors of Attendance and Child Welfare in the Los Angeles City Schools. In this position, Mr. Washington is making a highly creditable record. His work is dealing with the problems of delinquents, dependents and truants from school and during the past year Mr. Washington adjusted 600 cases of the nature mentioned above. In every way Mr. Washington has sought to encourage the boys to strive to complete their education in order that hey might secure he better positions. He says that too many are dropping out of school before completing the high school course. He avers that the course pursued in keeping the youth in school and off the streets is the only sure way to kep them out of he Juvenile and probation courts. Mr. Washington especially requests us to extend to all the greetings of the season and wishes each and every one a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Grand Canyon Ideal During This Season Weather conditions are ideal at the Grand Canyon at this time, according to a late report received from the Touring Department of the National Automobile Club, and road conditions are at the best, both the Williams and Maine roads having been recently graded. However, both roads are subject to weather conditions and local inquiry should be made before attempting them. Should they be in poor condition due to local storms, motorists can always reach the Canyon by train. While this scenic marvel always offers manifold attractions, during the winter months the colorings are more intense, and motorists traversing the National Old Trails route will be well rewarded if this 95-mile side trip is made. "I hear that Bill, the owner of the new filling station is a tight-wed." "Why?" "I tried to all up my balloons at his tree air stand and it sucked all the air out of my tires." LEON WHITAKER Leon Whitaker, honor graduate law student in the School of Jurisprudence of the University of California, is home to spend the Christmas season with his family and friends. We have observed this young man's successes of this year. We feel that each was the result of serious application. In the early part of the year, he took more than the average number of subjects and made an "A" average, was advanced to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence, and was unanimously elected to the Board of Editors of the California Law Review. At the beginning of the fall semester, he was unanimously appointed to the Board of Governors of the Boalt Hall Law Association. In addition to doing the work of the fall semester in a manner in keeping with his usual standard, Whitaker completed three articles for publication in the California Law Review. They are: (1) Hire and Wife; (2) Marriage and Divorce; Judgments; Effect of a Divorce Decree as Establishing a Pre-Existing Valid Marriage; (2) Wills and Probate; Incorporation by Reference; Integration of the Will; (3) Criminal Law; Witnesses; Admissibility of a Pardon in Re-Establishing Credibility. Each finished article is the result of painstaking and intensive investigation. While here he plans to rest a bit, then to start writing three articles, one a comment on the new Penal Code provisions governing a father's duty to support his children, another a comment on the distribution, as community or separate property, of the profits of the property of the parties to the marriage, and the other a brief comment on the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court barring Chinese from white schools in Mississippi. In May, Leon will finish his law course, and will receive the Doctor's degree. He intends to establish in Los Angeles as an attorney-at-law. While doing his college work in this city, he was a member of the staff or the "The California Eagle." We feel that Los Angeles joins with us in wishing him a world of success. Mr. Whitaker takes this opportunity, through the columns of "The Soaring Eagle," to greet his friends, to tell them that, in his sincerely be lief, Los Angeles is the best city for the greatest possibilities, and to wish them all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. New Shock Absorber Protects Individual The newest device for the promotion of comfort, in automobile riding is that recently placed on the market by a German company, according to the National Automobile Club. The device, called an individual shock absorber, consists of two shoulder pieces of elastic rubber belting, adjustable as to length, and is fastened to the rear of the car. The straps are thrown over the shoulder of the comfort-seeking passenger and fastened with catch buttons. Hanging loosely over the shoulders, the straps are supposed to catch the passenger on the rebound and to hold him in place in case of any untoward bumping or bouncing. Kings River Highway Work Soon to Begin Kings River Highway Work Soon to Begin State Highway Commission engineers will start an immediate survey of the Kings River Canyon, according to the Touring Department of the National Automobile Club and, unless present indications fall, work on this highway will be started next summer. The campaign for this route through the canyon of the Kings was started more than two years ago and a year and a half ago was made the chief objective of the Roads and Highway Committee under the director, Chester H. Warlow. It will be the means of bringing into the San Joaquin Valley hundreds of motorists to view one of California's greatest wonders. OPENED Page—Twenty-three G OF ANNUAL N. A. A. C. P. HEADED WESTWARD N. A. A. C. P. WESTWARD HEADED WESTWARD W. F. BOTTS, D. D.—Pastor Elect St. Paul Choir ST. PAUL NOW LOOKS FORWARD TO THE OF PASTOR BOTTS. WE FEEL THAT THE BAPTIS WILL APPRECIATE HAVING DR. BOTTS COM COAST. HAVING RESIGNED A FIELD OF RE PASTORAGE IN OMAHA, BELIEVING THE GUIDA BENIFICENT FATHER, HAS ACCORDED A RARE IN THIS OUR PRAYERFUL CONSIDERATION. A FEAST OF MU Our Choir in Cantata—"Adorat FORWARD TO THE ARRIVAL AL THAT THE BAPTIST FAMILY B DR. BOTTS COME TO THE A FIELD OF REMARKABLE BLEVING THE GUIDANCE OF A ACCORDED A RARE PRIVILEGE CONSIDERATION. OF MUSIC tata—"Adoration" St. Paul Choir ST. PAUL NOW LOOKS FORWARD TO THE ARRIVAL OF PASTOR BOTTS. WE FEEL THAT THE BAPTIST FAMILY WILL APPRECIATE HAVING DR. BOTTS COME TO THE COAST. HAVING RESIGNED A FIELD OF REMARKABLE PASTORAGE IN OMAHA, BELIEVING THE GUIDANCE OF A BENIFICENT FATHER, HAS ACCORDED A RARE PRIVILEGE IN THIS OUR PRAYERFUL CONSIDERATION. SUNDAY, DEC. 25TH THIS GREAT MUSICAL ORGANIZATION UND TION OF MADAM MOZELLE TE OUTLEY OFFERS MAS TREAT TO ALL WHO COME IN KEEPING WI ICY BY GIVING THE COMMUNITY THE BEST OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT ADMISSION C LEASE SOLD BURN 525 SOUTH BROADWAY Retiring From Business ORGANIZATION UNDER DIREC THE OUTLEY OFFERS A CHRIST- AME IN KEEPING WITH A POL- UNITY THE BEST IN MUSIC. BOUT ADMISSION CHARGE. E SOLD RNS WAY business THIS GREAT MUSICAL ORGANIZATION UNDER DIRECTION OF MADAM MOZELLE TE OUTLEY OFFERS A CHRISTMAS TREAT TO ALL WHO COME IN KEEPING WITH A POLICY BY GIVING THE COMMUNITY THE BEST IN MUSIC. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT ADMISSION CHARGE. BURNS SOFT AND EASY SHOES Every Pair Must Go Out at Once! Women's High Shoes At Less Than Half Price— High Shoes Value to $10.00 $1 45 Value $5.00 to $12.00 400 Pairs Strap Pumps or Oxfords 95c Standard Auto Body Works Send Greeting x — x The Standard Auto Body Works located at Clanto and Central Avenue, is one of the sign posts of Progress for greater Los Angeles, step by step this concern has kept abreast of the times and stands out as one of the great 95c Works Send Greetings x ly Works located at Clanton of the sign posts of Progress for by step this concern has kept ands out as one of the great The Standard Auto Body Works located at Clanton and Central Avenue, is one of the sign posts of Progress for greater Los Angeles, step by step this concern has kept abreast of the times and stands out as one of the great producing plants of our great city. The management of the Standard Auto Body Works have gone forward with a vision in the greatness of this section and indeed have been justified by a strong support which has caused the firm to rise from the most humble to one of the most pretentious producing plants in city. Standing in line with all movements of progress, this concern by its broad gauged policy of square and fair dealing has ever been a sign post, a guide to the stupendous and magnificent growth of this the wonder city of America. The Soaring Eagle appreciates the spirit of real genuine progress as exemplified by this concern and we have ever found the management of tse Standard Auto Body Works the patron of all movements which stand for the building up of the community in general and acknowledge with pride that it has been an inspiration to us as well as a strong support to help us on our way. AT 3 P. M. 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EDITORIAL MUSIC TO THE EAR The announcement of all completed for the erection ment house and first class for all the things which w the inactivity and slothful business lines, we cheerful situation applies to this pa ville. We feel that there is fort. The same opportunity application of others, but po have failed in the courage bility. We certainly take comes forth with a movement deavor a group of which it at the switch when big busi THE EAR announcement of Dr. J. A. Somerville bid for the erection and operation of a m and first class hotel, is real music to things which we have in the past, the ty and slothfulness of our professionals, we cheerfully withdraw them in applies to this particular person Dr. J. el that there is no question of the rea mployment opportunity has for many moons of others, but perhaps faint of heart t in the courage that it takes in asscertainly take off our hat to this in with a movement which puts upon the up of which it has been said were abs a when big business knocked at their MUSIC TO THE EAR The announcement of Dr. J. A. Somerville with plans all completed for the erection and operation of a modern apartment house and first class hotel, is real music to our ears, and for all the things which we have in the past, thought about the inactivity and slothfulness of our professional men along business lines, we cheerfully withdraw them in so far as the situation applies to this particular person Dr. J. A. Somerville. We feel that there is no question of the result of his effort. The same opportunity has for many moons awaited the application of others, but perhaps faint of heart they were and have failed in the courage that it takes in assuming responsibility. We certainly take off our hat to this individual who comes forth with a movement which puts upon the map of endeavor a group of which it has been said were absolutely asleep at the switch when big business knocked at their doors. OUR HOLIDAY EDITION Our annual holiday e previous years with a gen- various lines of effort which state of California. We are gressive business institution for the recognition given to ou unto a half century, strugg and that thought was for se We have worked, assid between not only our own County, State, County and dicate prejudice and supers the doctrine of love, honest demonstration pointed the w Therefore it is with a with this contribution, to fu ability of our very own org for your consideration. If you will peruse these and visit the Eagle's Nest, s older men likewise women; to the whirr of the Linotype put this and our weekly nur Again we thank the fi which made possible this ef of Uyletide and wish for every CHRISTMAS and a HA annual holiday edition for 1927 come ears with a general resume of quite of effort which are part and parcel california. We are indeed grateful to t iness institutions, county and city and nition given to this publication which Our annual holiday edition for 1927 comes forth as in previous years with a general resume of quite a few of the various lines of effort which are part and parcel of the great state of California. We are indeed grateful to the many progressive business institutions, county and city and individuals, for the recognition given to this publication which has for nigh unto a half century, struggled with but one thought in mind, and that thought was for service to our people. We have worked, assidiously so to create a bond of union between not only our own group but all groups for a greater County, State, County and City. We have delved deep to eradicate prejudice and superstition. We have striven to inculcate the doctrine of love, honesty and thrift. We have by practical demonstration pointed the way to constructive effort. Therefore it is with a feeling of pride that we come forth with this contribution, to further demonstrate the capacity and ability of our very own organization to put forth this product for your consideration. If you will peruse these columns and then some day come and visit the Eagle's Nest, see your, young men, young women, older men likewise women; see the presses, speeding up, listen to the whirr of the Linotype machine you can see just how we put this and our weekly numbers over. Again we thank the firms, individuals and organizations which made possible this effort and we join in with the Spirit of Yuletide and wish for every man, woman and child a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Unto you is born this one which is Christ the Lord. If there be no miracle most potent benediction evo of mankind. The centuries a revolve and write their cha experience, war follows peal of humility remains the shrir It may be true that this Christmas with the flavor too wolfishly all that is pur Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. If there be no miracle in Heaven or earth, still is this the most potent benediction ever dropped into the wistful heart of mankind. The centuries measure their course, life's seasons revolve and write their changing fortunes upon us in lines of experience, war follows peace and peace war; and the manger of humility remains the shrine of our only hope. It may be true that this ever-hastening age has enveloped Christmas with the flavor of self-indulgence, that we exact too wolfishly all that is purely material profit, that we exhaust ourselves in a mad display of artificial generosity, that we translate a simple and beautiful story into an orgy of the marketplace; this may or may not be true, and each can answer for himself. But it is still true that, in a very instant of time, every man may find, undestroyed, the shrine of recollection hidden in his heart. That seed of humanity, placed within us as the gift of sacrifice at birth, dies hard—if at all. It is, after all, something real and filled with meaning; it belongs to the imperishable which, all matter of faith apart, must believe that right is better than wrong, kindness better than cruelty, sentiment better than cynicism. For there is something which is Eternal, something which re-creates, re-animates, resurrects, even though the understanding of it escapes us. We know that beneath the dead and frozen surface of the earth life breathes and waits its time. What, in the balance with this profound mystery, is the misanthropy of a withered intelligence? It is, perhaps, a pity we ever grow up. Or do we? What is this miracle by which we recapture the fine imagination of belief other than the flowering anew of childhood's simple faith? It is the radiance of innocence which covers the earth and turns men's eyes, in Alaska, in India, in the distant outposts and at the home hearths, to that group of shepherds plodding their way through the night to worship the birth of revelation. There is nothing engraved more indelibly on the heart of mankind than the infinite source of that Star which is hope, and of that angelic chorus pouring down from the bursting heavens with the sublime proclamation: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men." It needs something more than a smart sneer to rob the world of that majestic moment, be it all glory or circumstance; it needs something more profound than the piteous arrogance of intellectual self-deception to blot out from the consolation of humanity the grand symposium of its transcending reassurance. It is sufficient if man finds himself borne, on the wings of Christmas, from the ends of the world straight to the hearth of his better self; if the Star leads him, remembering, to the cradle of his good intentions. "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." And so may we. You hear a lot of talk about self-made men, but all men are that. Experts think the old-fashioned dance is coming back, but we don't. If you want to make someone believe you tell them something they want to hear. Honesty may be the best policy, but telling the truth isn't always exactly polite. Heaven won't mean much to an efficiency expert. It's just a continuation of loafing. ```markdown ``` CHRISTMAS If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened Los Angeles, Cal. Volume 41, No. 29 COMMENTS BY: W. J. WHEATON "A Merry Christmas! A Happy New Year!" Great slogans these. They have been on the lice, or millions, if not always emanating from the heart. After all: it is a glorious step in the onward march when we, at the least, pause to consider that the greatest character who ever trod the earth, and whose teachings are today the standard upon which reason Christ- and is said to have came to earth on Christmas date. So, Peace on earth; Good will to man" even in the parts of our Christian nation which are addicted to the practice of the savage and delight in seeing writhing, and smell the roasting human flesh. Yes! Even to them we say, "Peace on Earth; Good will to man." Much critical comment has been made because of the remarks made before the delegates at the conference of the Institute of International Relations, by Hon. Chester Rowell, who in part said, "Our methods of dealing with racial matters were learned in a very bad school," the Indian, who refused to admit his inferiority, is dead. "Since there is no doubt as to the wisdom of mixing with Asiatics, we should be completely separated. America cannot successfully cope with race problems as she would be forced to do should the Oriental be permitted entrance." We have seen it where Orientalis showed as a great race antipathy, because of color, than the most rabid "gentleman from Georgia. Especially has this been true where they could curry favor with the "Nordic." In some instances Race children have had their greatest trouble in combating the prescriptions of their Oriental classmates who were secretly egged on by the caucasian pupils who used them as the cats paw. Chester Rowell knows what he is talking about, his observations during his world tour gives him the right to speak with authority. And he does: As American citizens, and we say it with great emphasis, the fight for the maintenance of the national standard of living is as much ours as any other. An influx of labor recognition. Even now, in many places, Oriental labor, or service, in the person of the Filipino is preferable to that of the Negro. There will be no wholesale jail delivery this Christmas. Gov. Young; sympathetic; humane; kindly inclined, will not allow himself to be swayed by mandlin sentimentality and unbar, the gates of Folsom and San Quentin. Any of the inmates of those hostlers who dreamed of "Santa" throwing wide the doors for their Christmas present was very rudely wakened from that dream by the pronunciation of the Governor that all pardons must come by way of the regular channel—The Board of Pardons. National politics has not created much of a flurry among Capitol officials. Every one from the Governor to the heads of departments as created under the State reorganization have been too busy getting their departments to function properly. Naturally as the time draws nearer some expression of presidential and senatorial preference may be looked for, but at present—mums; the word. If little interest is shown in national politics it certainly is different in the municipal affairs of the Capital City. The new Council goes into effect in January, with the pre-election promise of a new city manager; reduction of taxes, and a general housecleaning, many are on the survive. Several positions are open for group appointments but we fear that the social ego is going to spoil some chances. Votes in an election, are and makes no difference from what part of the city they count. The upper end Mr. John Doo's vote counts no more than the vote of Bill Jones of the lower end. The wise thing to do would be for John Doe to pool his vote with Bill Jones, may be the consolidated vote might count for something. A town in Texas was the stage for a remarkable scene. A white man allowed himself to be sold into slavery for one year. For the period of a year no hardship but that can be imposed by his "Master." He must perform any duty no matter how ardous. The only stipulation to his contract of slavery was, that his master provide for the necessities of his family, which he was unable to do. Should the law giving Bishops of the A. M. E. church a life tenure of office be repealed? Yes! With very few exceptions the lay down on the job as soon as it is secure. If you want to hear the same sermon preached until you can memorize it, follow some of our Rt. Reverend about. They become dictatorial and autocratic in their dealings with, not only the laity, but if a preacher does not to his wife's whims, to use an expression, "he goes to the foe district." If a preacher assumes to demand that which he deems right, he becomes persona non grata and places himself in the position to draw a Pastoral blank. By all means, elect them for a term of years. XMAS AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH The choir of Second Baptist Church will render special music at the Xmas morning service. Xmas carols by the Treble Clof Quartette. The soloist for the morning will be Mrs. Marie O. Jackson. Dr. T. L. Griffith will deliver the Christmas message. In the evening, the choir will give its Annual Christmas Concert, assisted by Edward Jones, Jaquita Craddock, violinists, Hubert Myers, saxophone, Elsie Hollins, reader and soloists from the choir. The Men's Chorus and Junior Choir will also be featured. the wise men and the star they followed, and the beautiful angels singing the angelic chorus. 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Remember too, that Xmas will soon be here you will be delighted with the selection of attractive and inexpensive gifts to be found in our shop. The underwear is very reasonable and just as pretty, made up in silks, volls, and cotton crepe, muslin too. voils, and cotton crepe, muslin too. The little hand painted kerchiefs are priced at the very lowest price too, and nothing makes a more attractive gift than they. All kinds of flowers to wear on coats or dresses, whatever the need might be and what adds more to either a dress or a coat than a pretty flower? We have fancy garters and hand painted ties too, lovely gifts for school children also grown-ups too. Little novelty aprons and smocks as gifts are ideal not only to friends but to one's self as well. Well, to make a long story short, if you'll stop here for your shopping, Xmas or whenever you have an occasion, you won't go further as there'll be no need. So please give us a trial and visit the "Central Dress Shoppe", "The shop where mother and daughter may shop together." 1211 Central Ave. Phone Me. 0830, Mrs. Charlie Webb Mpr, Mgr. "THE ADORATION" The St. Paul Baptist Choir cordially invites you to spend a pleasant hour with them at the presentation of their Christmas cantata entitled, "The Adoration", Sunday afternoon December 25, at 3 p. m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 21st and Naomi. The program will last just one hour. Spend an hour Christmas afternoon listening to and seeing the portrayal or the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds in the field. Fred Hartsook PHOTOGRAPHER STUDIOS IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES IN CALIFORNIA THE EDITOR tiful; singing-harmonious. "The Adoration" St. Paul, Sunday, December 25th, 3 p. m. Mozelle Te Outley, musical director. 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HARTSOOK PHOTO COUPONS SAVE U 1/2 REGULAR PRICE METROPOLITAN 0647 1879 CALIFORNIA EAGLE 1927 Volume 41 LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 1927 Number 29 Holmes Ave. School Teachers Send Greetings To the Chief Arcanum, Officers and members of Cala Jilv Arcanum No. 1, International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor More than eighteen hundred years have passed into history since the Star of Bethlehem led the three wise men of the east to the little town of Betheny in the country of Nazareth when the Angelic Choir announced the birth of the Christ child, who, had been spoken of by the prophets as being the redeemer of the world, and who was born in a lowly manger. And since that time, the peoples of the world has celebrated that great event at this time and season of the year. As the Angelic Choir sang Glory to God in the highest and proclaimed peace on earth and good will to all mankind, we are still swelling the strain of music. Many things has transpired since that day and time. The people of the world instead of having peace and good will for all mankind, has had wars, pessilence and famine; all because they failed to heed the song of that Angelic choir. As we come to this season of the year, we should come with out hearts filled with gratitude and love for the Christ Child and with love for our fellow man. I, as the Chief Grand Mentor of the Californer of greeting to those whom we meet on our way. We know charity is most needed, and, by having a cheering sunshine and a smile, by giving gifts of charity where we are less fortunate than we are, by carrying a rav of we can in helping to spread joy and happiness to those time and of the importance of trying to do all the good hearts, that you fully realize the importance of Christmas diction this greeting of love, hoping that in your heart, of od of bringing to the temples and tabernacles of the juris-twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor, take this methania-Arizona jurisdiction of the International Order of to be spread among the members of the temples and taber-wil toward all mankind, and cause this Christ Child spirit Glory be to God in the highest peace on earth and good tent, that we can rejoice and say with the Angelic Chorus, of the Christ Child illuminate our every being to the exthe darkened windows of our hearts and let the sunshine make a great name for the Order we represent. Let's clear can, if we try, make some one happy and at the same time, Very fortunately and faithfully yours for success. Very fraternally and faithfully yours for success, mas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. mas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. past and present officers arcum, a very Merry Christmas, through their presiding officers who represent this midst. I wish each member of the temples and taberside, and by stirring new life in those who are in our what it should be, by bringing in those who are on the out New Year that is nearing our doors and make the Orderers of this great Order and go forth in their name in the nacles until each can catch the great vision of the found-THOMAS B. NORMAN. This is the time of the year for Good Wishes and Resolutions. Flowers reflect the good cheer of the Yuletide Season. They are a very definite part of it. Decorate your home with them. Solve your gift problems with baskets of flowers or potted plants. And to my patrons and friends, a hearty wish for your happiness and prosperity in the coming year. 7 GREETINGS: seen hundred ye r of Bethlehe er the little town of in the Angelic child, who, had h redeemer of the manger. And has celebrated of the year. And the highest a till to all mank nic. Many thines The people of the d will for all mank all because the choir. As we come with out he Christ Child a Chief Grand mone whom we needed by giving gifts e than we are and spread joy and importance of trying the importance of love, hoping them and tabl amples and tab e and say with illuminate our ev ers of our hearts for the Order we me one happy and faithfully Prosperous No persers arcanum, a presiding officer member of the new life in thou bringing in those bringing our doors and go forth catch the great THOMAS B. By: ANITA SCOTT COLEMAN Night is a velvet cloak Wrapped round a gay Lothario; Day is a fish-light In the hand of a prude. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE SEASON FROM BAUMANN'S DRUG STORÉS No. 1 Dr. Albert Baumann TU. 7603 833 Central Ave. No. 2 O. J. Rene Samuel Baumann, Jr. Pijo and Central HUmbolt 4861 ```markdown ``` LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1927 Chief Grand Mentor Definition THE FAMILY Lower row, Left to right Myrtle Bill, Perle B. Smith, Naida McCullough. Upper row, Nadine B. Whitenaut, Ethel A. Reeves, Ollie V. Green, Willa A. Green, Ruth F. Turner. Lower row, Left to right Myrtle Bill, Perle B. Smith, Naida McCullough. Upper row, Nadine B. Whitenaut, Ethel A. Reeves, Ollie V. Green, Willa A. Green, Ruth F. Turner. THE HOME OF THE HUNTERS Many Happy Returns of the Joyful Yuletide, from Mrs. Harriet Brown. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and'a Happy and Prosperous New Year! UNITY FINANCE Company (Incorporated) AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $200,000.00 MONEY TO LOAN 2600 Central Avenue N1Umbolt 2526 A. Mrs. Emily Brown Childress, Ph. G. is president of the Beta Chapter, Rho Psi Phi Medical Sorority. She is the only colored member of the Tojan Women's Club of U. S. C. This popular little lady is one of the leaders of Los Angeles society. JUANITA EDWARDS The Subject of This Sketch Juanita De L. Edwards is One of Los Angeles' Foremost Young Women. Mrs. Edwards, for three years headed the business end of the New Age Dispatch. With her charming personality and strict adherence to business, Mrs. Edwards was a success as a newspaper woman. After leaving the newspaper field, this young woman branched out for herself and successfully operated a drug business for a time. Desiring a closer touch with the crying buman needs, May 31st, Mrs. Edwards entered the Women's Probation department there. Mrs. Minnie Barton, who time the man handled some cases in such an intelligent manner that the attention and admiration of not only the Department but citizens likewise, has been attracted. One case in particular, handled by Mrs. Edwards was that of a young couple living in E. 27th Street. The man had no work. There were two young children in the family and another one expected. The little family was dejected, hungry and cold. One day however, when hope was almost gone, Mrs. Edwards proved to be the angel of mercy. She looked in with compassion on the little family. Found a job at the Oakley Paint Company for the man of the family and after looking around for immediate food relief appealed to Aimee McPherson, who responded with a basket brim full. And through Mrs. Edward's unselfish effort, the little family is again in normal condition, looking forward to a happy Christmas season and they will always hold Mrs. Edwards, clear in their memory as their earthly savior in a time of great need. A. ETHEL ASBURY REEVES Ethel Asbury Reeves, a teacher in the primary department of the Holmes Ave. School, graduated from the Teacher's College Emporia, Kansas, receiving the general elementary life certificate and alsst the Special Primary Proficiency Certificate which especially fits her for this work. Mrs. Reeves first teaching experience was in the primary department of the Booker Washington School, Enid Okla. On coming home, she passed the city teacher's examination with a high rating and was immediately appointed on the faculty of the Hostetter St. School, Mrs. Reeves work has been outstanding, having been twice selected by Miss Madeline Veverka city supervisor of the primary and Kg. grades, the only colored teacher teacher to serve on a committee composed of twenty best primary teachers in the city to carry on experiments in reading for the first grade to assist the less experienced work the first grade. Her A 1 class room has ben on the honor visiting list for the last four years. Mrs. Reeves is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Asbury, 817 E. 38th, St. City, and along with her teaching duties, is also taking work leading to a degree in the University of California at L. A. NOTICE The Choir of Phillips Temple C. M. E. Church, 42nd and Wadsworth will render a Christmas program Sunday morning at 11 a.m. you are invited. A. C. Harris-Bilbrow director, Robert V. Edwards organist, Rey. R. W. Underword, pastor. YOUNG PHYSICIAN MAKES HEAD WAY Los Angeles and the medical profession has the distinction of harboring one of the brightest physician of the east in the person of Dr. W. E. Bailey. Taking up residence in this community a year ago, the doctor has, by has friendly personality, coupled with his medical ability, gained the confidence of the public and is building up a wonderful practice. Los Angeles can well be proud of this young man who is an asset to the city. Mr. and Mrs. George Warner of 461 North Figueroa Street, announce Open House, Monday, January 2, 1928, from 2 p. m. to 8 p. m. Corporative Investing Helping Race. Los Angeles In The Priming Corporative investing has the same meaning and interpretation only along other lines, as collective bargaining. Both are levers of the wage earner and tend towards strengthening the hand and better the financial, hence the living condition of those individuals handicapped in life's struggle to enjoy its sunshine and blessings while in their prime rather than attempt to grasp at its fast disappearing rays in the twilight of life. Organized labor today has done its part in securing for the man with the lunch pail better wages. This fact has not been accomplished over night nor without the shedding of blood. Likewise the position and influence that capital with its millions invested in industry at present enjoys was not handed to them without a struggle and yet today labor and capital have a better understanding and a greater respect for each than at any time in their history's relation. No longer is it a fight to wreck each other but they are trying and succeeding in the mutual success or each. Today the negro race as a whole is coming to realize the fact that if they are to keep pace with the progress their white brother is making, if they wish to maintain their true status as American citizens, if they desire to be respected and liked in the various local communities in which they live they must first acquire steady honest, reliable employment which in turn will give them a normal yearly income out of which properly supervised will permit them the opportunity to invest their savings in corporate enterprises such as the Golden State Insurance Co. the Liberty Building Loan, the Unity Finance in Los Angeles or other worthwhile meritorious investment companies scattered through the country that have built up public confidence by the manner in which under State Supervision and protection they have created the respect of the uptown banking business and big interest in demonstrating the fact that we have that type and caliber of negro leaders amongst us capable of handling and supervising big financial enterprises successfully. The polling of finance is the main artery through which must flow the success of the race in its struggle against opposition both fair and unfair for a place in the sun. The small business man must have behind him if he is to succeed a source where he may secure financial aid and backing. Hitherto he has been entirely dependent upon his white brother subsequent to his mood and temperament. Today his polling of finance has assisted greatly in giving along with other businesses to the race twenty-seven insurance companies grouped together in a body known as the National Negro Insurance Association and of which the Golden State Guarantee insurance Co. of California with office headquarters in Los Angeles is a member. This national group of companies has a gross annual income in excess of 13 million dollars, registering an annual increase in volume of productive business of over $1,620,000. Shows business in force of over $243,500,000. Employs today 9,100 men and women. An increase of $770 over the year of 1926 writing business for the calendar year of 1926 $120,177,191. Today by financial corporation we have numerous banks scattered throughout the nation whose resources run into millions and to which thousands of investors own their success. Also any number of holding and investment concerns with capital invested running into other millions. This polling of finance has created so to speak a financial reserve or lever that is greatly assisting in the building up of race enterprises so necessary to the success of any race. Today through corporate investments thousands of black boys and girls are able to acquire portions that will permit them to live rather than exist. Higher education is no longer to them a vague, meaningless thing but a condition that will help them to realize that color is no barrier to progress. It is indeed gratifying to know that the negro in the west is awake and doing things and that Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and other cities and cities still have a residence doing their bit to elevate the race to that position where he will at least be considered a man and given a man's chance. Encouraging us in the effort we are making to better our conditions are to be found the white race as a whole and it is to be hoped the time is not far distant when equality of oppor By C. A. B. Walking along this Avenue Sunday afternoon, we encountered a man in prison stripes at 12th & Central. He was entertaining a fairly good street audience. We could not get the gist of his speech, but from some few struts remarks, caught while passing, we judged that his message was a political one and mud slinging was in order. He was the tool, perhaps, of some politician who preferred to start early. Ae we listened, we mused—how sad to think that men who seek to serve their city, state, and country, should find it necessary to resort o such means to an end? Gambling in any form, to our mind, is bad for the individual and for the community in which it is carried on. In a public meeting a few days ago, a man of intelligence and good standing said that gambling had always gone on and always would, that he did not gamble, but if Colored men must gamble, let them gamble with one another and then the money will be kept in the Black circle. This argument seems to have been wasted against Chinese Lottery in this community. --- "The sins of the father shall be visited upon the children to the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments." With bowed heads and aching hearts, the thoughtful among us are asking who sinned; little Marion Parker or her parents, that she should be called upon to pay such a price? And no doubt, the mother of the fiend incarnate who committed the henious crime, has cried out in bitterness of spirit. Oh! God, I would rather not have been born than to have had the responsibility of being the mother of him whose deeds of sin and shame paint the blackest chapter in California's history. --- Those who seek to shape the policy or this, the new World's Civilization through the medium or newspapers, magazines and other periodicals should seek to develop a nation with Christian ideals—a nation with faith in God and charity toward all mankind. America must realize that the criminal attitude of one section of the Republic reflects discredit upon the whole country. For the past half century, the White South has reeked vengeance upon the Black south. Women and children have been slaughtered without compassion and within intercession on the part of our government. The Klu Klux Klan has had its reign of terror—the rest of the world has been made to feel and believe that only Black brute lurked in the shadow to dispel white women. But of all crimes real and unreal the Parker girl's in brutality surpassed anything that to date has been recorded. No better time than now. So parents of the future generation let's get back to he old fashion way of home training. We need more old fashioned mothers and hence some old fashioned girls. Girls who are willing to be wives and mothers. In order to combat the new crime wave that seems to be sweeping the land, there must be a re-construction period in the home and a closer relationship between the home and the school. Great attention is given to the breeding of fine horses for the race track, but practically no attention is given to the breeding of men who live in the making for the great race of life. Oh, ye children of the coming generation, take heed less you too shall stumble and fall by the wavies. NOTICE Hear the Greater Zion Hill Choir render the Christmas Cantata, "The Christ Child" at Zion Hall Baptist Church, 1319 E. 22 Street, Sunday morning, December 25 at 3:30 A. M. Madame L. G: Thropay, directress, Rev N. H. Jones, Pastor. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. M. Thompson were the guest sof Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Broaday for the week end. The Thompsons are returning home, in San Francisco, for Xmas after visiting their folks in Austin, Texas. Jethrow Young, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Madison Young and husband of Katherine Young, passed away Tuesday, December 20 at 2 a.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27 from St. Oelia Church, 53rd and Hopper. Conner-Johnson onlisting. tunity may be the mouth piece and slogan throughout the nation regardless of race creed or complication a a ania ema ta em) a a = a a RR I a I AT a a a a rs are Nannerl Oe ee ee eee ee =, a as % eke At HNC y aa "he * Be. > Coch rs & HITS Mie > wi bo ‘nN eh ¥, Lo LUO fig Gy ZENON poe — MIO SAI PS pen RIN bs % NOUR Cha : VPOAS LOZ) Sd e7 XE} RR, D3: ' Christmas shopping here. ed, Jp BER in y WS Give lasting gifts—furniture that will oT” ee es \\\ a5 always be a pleasant reminder of the person who Pron YR) ox DY exe4 gave it. And here are values such as only months of our Erie Op) 8 ee. ues combined and concentrated facilities alone can produce. Sav- bee fet OG? SP EY, Go! EET Latha = Eee 4 a is miture istmas. jer in finest Pt ae os SRE eee ee eek tls verte: of niles and pater’) EERO oe which they are noted, Truly a comprehensive variety. . 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Se Xmas Edition FOKKER—THE, AIRPLANE contin GENIUS Government and rntered actively into the development and adaptation-of Fokker commercial airplanes to Amer: ican conditions, and their manufacture for the rapidly growing American market. Still another reeent develop: ment in Mr. Fokker’s activities in the United States was the organization of Teterboro Airport. Incorporated. The stock of this corporation is heid entirely by the Atlantic Aircraft Cor: poration, the Wright Aeronautical Corporation and the Riser Land Com: pany, all of whom are vitally inter ested in the immediate establishment of a properly organized fying field in the closest possible proximity to New York City. At Teterboro, New Jersey. adjacent to the plant of the Atlantic ‘Aircraft Corporation, a lease has been obtained on a tract of more than two hundred acres. only six ard one-half miles from the center of New York City and only twenty minites distant from the Hudson. ferries with which it is connected by cement siate roads. By the spring of 1926 this airport was rapidly reaching compietion, and when finished, it will com,are favor: ably with the most modern establish: ments of its type anywher The latest and most succusstul type of Fokker commercial airplane, the ten-passenger “Trimoter” Airliner bas met With outstanding suciess. It is a development of tne famous United States Army transport T-2 built in Mr. Fokker’s Amsterdam factory. with which Lieutenants Kelly and Macready in 1923 made their record breaking, non-stop coast to coast flight across the United States in less than twenty-six hours, and of the successful single engined Fokker, F VII type used on the airvianes in Ea- rope. The “Trimotor® made its first appearance in September 1925 and between then and April 1925 covered! about 17,000 miles. needing practical- ly no factory attention during. this period. It was in constant use on a series of tours for the tr-bl> parpose of demonstrating the ship, as a hard service test and as a business vehicle for Mr, Fokker. ‘it visited some twen- ty-eight cities in various parts of the country and among its most notable performances should be mentioned a perfect score in the Ford Reliability Tour in the fall of 1925 and an vx- tended New York-Florida tour in the winter of that year. It is 2 monoplane with three Wright “Whirlwind” 200 h.p. aircooled motors and possesses, in the most refined form, the inberent qualities of automatic stability which have always been such an extrdordi- nary feature of all Fokker planes. Eventually this ship was entirely re conditioned and fitted with special ap- pliances required for Arctic flying and then became the property of the Arc: tic-Expedition’ headed by Command- er Richard EK. Byrd, Untied Stat s Navy being renamed the “Josephine Ford.” Its wonderful achievement, ti der the courageous and able guidances of Commander Byrd and his pilot Floyd Bennet, in flying across the North Pole and back from Kings Bay Spitzbergen in May 1926, has now bi come a matter of history, Two other Fokker planes, one a special Trimo tor. the other a, standart single Li berty engined Fokker F-VIL mono plane, becam- the flying equipment for the Detroit Arctic Expedition in Alaska, headed by Captain George H Wilkins, alxo undertaken in the spring of 1926. To the rapid development of regu lar airlines in the United States which has taken place during the past year the convincing demonstration of the Fokker “Trimotor” plune, piloted mostly by Mr. Fokker himself, has contributed to congid rable extent On Contract Air Mail Route No. 1, Boston-New York, Fokker "Univers: al” single-engined planes. were adopt ed by the operators, Colonial Air Transport, Incorporated, early in 1926 and‘have been running since then with great regularity and reliability. A more important development still Was the entry of the Philadelphia Ra- pid Transit Air Service, Incorporated. into the field of air transportation. it is the first of the country’s great transport organizations to do so. Af ter careful investigation, in. Europe and elsewhere, the P. RT. Company entrusted Mr. Fokker with the com. plete establishment and supervision of a regular line for passengers, mail and express, as preliminary test. be- tween Philadelphia and Washington, D. C., later extended to Norfolk. Va. In a few weeks, thanks to Mr. Fok ker's usual energy and resaurceful- hess, the line was in operation, fully equipped with three Fokker "Trimo- tor” airplanes, field installations, hangars. passenger stations, | trucks and personnel. The service was oper- ated from July 16, 1926 to December 30, 1926, during which time 3.695. pas- sengers were carried without injury to any, and satisfaction to all, ‘The schedule included 3 round trips daily between Philadelphia and Washing- ton and one daily between Washing- ton and Norfolk | Mr. Fokker’s own faith im the un- limited possibilities of commercial aviation in America is so strang that he has made the United States his home, and is developing his airplane business here as the principal activ- ity. At the present time the Atlantic Aircraft Corporation employ§ about one hundred and fifty people and is capitalized at $400,000. As business increases, the number of enjployees grows almost daily and It is also pro Posed to increase the financial re- sources ef the company. Among the most recent orders were several from the United States Government, includ- ing three niachines for the | United ‘ail To Read--THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened ' ae: Thee . —— 9 | Shits Army, of the same type as used by Commander Byrd in bis North Pole flight. te bre used as transport ships. and development order for two hew types of Large bombing planes, as well as commercial orders from differ. nt parts of the United States and Cand, for all kinds of purposes Mr, Fokker is a member og Setenti tle societies in Surious. comntries, in cluding the Society of Automotive En xineers, and of several sporting clubs. He is algo afro quent and always in- teresting contributor te scientific ournals throughout the world on aeronautic subects, on which, of course, he is considered one of the leading authorities. His principal sources of recr-ation are yachting. automobiling and speed boats The number of his inventions is very large and they are covered by some one hundred and sixty technical pat- ents, covering. a wide rance of fea- tutes ot his. desizns. or fruit growing. A unit of less than two acres is seldom sustaining. “li dependence on an acre” is a mislead ing slogan and to the newcomer, such claims should serve as a warning for close investigation. Very often, sus- taining acreage is developed by men who are still engaged in other em ployment, with the idea of ultimately devoting all of their energies profitab ly. When capital and expericene are limited, this plan is a practical one. Suggested Development Program “There are many combinations of crops and livestock for home produc tion and incidental sale found on the the little farms of the city worker and retired folk, generally they follow their own inclination in planning and development. But those who are mak- ing an effort to secure a sustaining income have realized that their small bit of land must be made to product the highest possible yield ‘at_ mint. mum cost, and this has called for in telligent initial investment, careful FF RFRA FRAUD SR ARR ATR TRAPANI Gites planning and efhetent operation. The small farm developed asa home place shouid carry about. 200 laying hens, which will supply. the Hamily table and bring somy addinon al return. It has been found that xa erally the house, ornamental garden garage. poultry Houses and runs will require about acqnarter acre, The re mainder of the lind can be given over to fruits, with a continous intercrop of kreen fed, vegetables and berries, On these places, too. there is usally found rabbit hutches with about dozen does And very otten there is the family cow, or mileh goat, easily maintain don The place “From such a holding, intelligently handled, there may be hid vegetables all the year ‘round: fruits, both de: ciduous and citrus, and berries in sha son, eggs and fowl or rabbit meat. and a milk supply trom which is also possibl- other dairy products if the hotawilel te ni: ibliied. Theresia inv day of the year that some item for the family table cannot be taken from the place, and many of the fruits and vegetables which are available for the gathering are those which in other states constitute luxuries. Surplus, when disposed of, not only assists in paying the incidental costs of ‘pro ducing the home food supply, but of- ten represents some profit, Income On Sustaining Acreage “The small farm developed for # sustaining income offers a challenge to the initiative, ingenujty and energy of the operators. Under present de- velopment, poultry takes a leading part, On most places there is found a minimum of 2000 laying hens, and 3000 is the maximum that can be handled with ones own labor. It is the advice of experts that the inex perienced start with 1200 to 1500 hens and build up to the maximum grad. ually, Green feed plays an important part in the ration and is produced throughout the year, requiring about three-fourths of an acre of land for each 1000 hens. This can be grown ay an intercrop between fruit tree plant- ox { ; Be cant IO a pee le gees Bony eet tables, fruits and bulbs and flowers. During recent years, berries have be: come ‘auite popular as a érop for the little lander, and with additional help during picking time, he is able to take care of one to thrée crates, in addition to. poultry. ‘They era. some- times grown ‘ae_an intercrop between trees, but aot ofyn after the orchard is two or three years old, Bulbs and flowers offer the intensive ' grower a good opportunity. While many little farmers are producing bulbs on three of four-acre holdings aw a sustalning activity, itis often practiced in com: bination with poultry raising, fgr the two go well together. Z “From a. small holting: de¢eloped as outlined above, there are possibil- ities of making a consid. fable Income. Poultry. under good, ‘Management should net $1.00 to $1.50 per hen per year, although the profit {or the in txperienced man may be lexs during the first year oF two sehilp he Is learn Ing to be eMclent, and teu down costs, Berries, when properly handled and local sale is possible, will net from $300 to $500 per acre a year, of- ten more, Bulbs. will make bout the kame return ux berries, while. vege {ables wil bring from. B100 to #25" per acre. Sale of fruit pf(en means an Additional $100 or $200 per acre, pro Sided a kood crop is pieked. And. of course a homegrown foba mapmly te Feally a source of prom “80 the man having, about four acres, ‘with threefourthg of an wcre given over to the home, garden and poultry housing and. yrds for. 2500 eying heaes an were dud a halt tn berries, and. two acres bn. (rult Inter crapped withvareek Tecds; should: un der intelligent handling! make around $2400 a yeur, This Ineoine canbe in Greased somewhat whea| the. operator has thoroughly. exberibneed. himself Jae UUneuee SGtoaetieltoe anit ey tablished. definite imarkfting outlets Selecting A Location phy. est location for tit, tal fara eveiope eho ake a homie PICA Cline Su LUMEAS ales, OF soe ther elty. So far, this typeof actly IE WER acca HRcaPa ak eo uninem, th the Sun Keraatile alld Sn Gubeiel Yallese of, Lain, Angeles! County. vith Ta precticyl Ganmutine Pistanecioe thy city, These are alse impertant poul: try districts During. feet sears Rawesers ances Nae Wan a darker crease in sinall farming as a sustain: ing activity. thromelont Southern Cal TOE, Tenet Hl (ie .cabaML Taal RENE TARAEW Eh San Liege ind Unig cee thw wedeenpabtnns HERI Wees be ata ea Tdeaneliney ess en ae ee camer should so. eves dixteletee far thie: elunuli, Sater aBpIps sal, pele Ie isdcaGed aan Mad Glee Tactaes Minter considupably, ang. after. seen ing wcwbektiie Knowle of tlie {aclos, laurie yactuind llatbiets; seen Suit the "Agricultural, Ipepartin nt sat fhe) Toes Auaoler Chullbiier at Cont mnorge ton fiet her allele Pie Gapensey GE inwklay sy aiinerter ip sliadeiel ts PeHUENtIGA Mecimuee WEIL aime and in qioet cases: Iie retiihnedd in say whe tie. phan ts ih Cost of Small Farm Properties the diemenmee’s atebt dnprenuil wit te tht laid pelebs ane: ate Mek, Guivraily spewkie. they. wll Pani SOHN AIG eee TUN per eee in eyaMitiigg arog, aging when Aa el Ase TTR UE BROS ARES AB | PHMRGR: (races Yeah Ne daeilfed Wd saniehit hiwve fete. tAetwmese wit ali thie cmmmuning aifease tar sae taining activity. can bee preheat fron 44H (a Hane dere ule she sane discoats for largr tract. Veoty itten lanes wffoted wit te Alanteid ta trera, either dechiinnne die cltrus, gee Celi g riaeai ibe aeillfiowil aie AREAL leh, Mrabte. Rid veaye © ES oon! bugs “These prices may kyem rather high tw the Buxterners bait inst se SAG UNDUTEML (Me QA. OM UIMMEyS HIE A me ull deatrably:“gitaated dn most Citiet sell cost ay airaeh for mare tha In de “omerar in thd “comimutlne districts in LwS Angeles, County, And trace wontieGoun (a uid layer elites OE the ‘BAM comparable ht toelon With our stall farm hone offeriuse, Doe Vetter Well -aNinge See ae eaneatbe move, tain (he dann jowen itatriey tothe sual farm, hem ee than Cealitoeain Mla ak Pe present a change from ithe flat or apartment house atmosphere to. 3 mere suburban home where fresh air may be had, (as it does in many see: tions of the East! but actually means the securing of a piece of really pro: ductive soil responuins to onc's own inclination in production. The small farm in Southern California, then, re: presents a home place, a medium for all year ‘round production, and when purchased right, a valuc whieh ili not depreciate. Capital Rquirements “Available capital has much to do with the success of the small farm Project. While the place developed primarily as a’ home can be financed similar to the average city property, with some additional costs in poultry housing and fruit tree planting, the man who fs entering this activity with the idea of making his entire living from the holding must ‘have ample capital at the start or he is hampered in his enterprise and usually fore. doomed to failure. Small farming is a business proposttion of the Mighest type, and must be approached in 2 ia aah ee Ea fee fore oP i aii, bere ee fr AG ear esse, hana Pan oa rc sage oc a Tee et , i ha: ae MUNICH | Weed Ge wange cid rh. | gs Peo “a eit ew ww A 2h Sra ear 7 | Wy" all f He 04 Pees teen | asi ee rihey a 7 i Biases ia a ara es a ee, Soe saree ' Sailor et ao csi 5] Ve i | ea oe ; ‘ i tte 5 rex Ws LOS ANGELES CITY BUSINESS BLOCKS Tor) tniniediatte Invest ot Gash Requirement Fant Four Acres at $1 Sanne S20 Home & Garage + Tsun zon Laying Hens Sin 2Su0 Poultry, Equipment om wun Rerries'and Fruit Trees 50 250 Working Capital . aw Rio Total s165u s1n430 “Th se figures represent the desired capital equipment for the develop: ment of & proposed sustaining acreage. However, they. can be “shaded” in some Ways, although the very minimum recommended by competent author: itiss fs ax follows Insestment Cash Required Total Immediate Land Four Acres at $S00 S820 #1600 Home & Garage (Temporary 00 S00 1200 Laying Hens Tn aso0 Working Capital 500 Bou Total sun50 5980 businesslike way. “Survey has disclosed the fact that the average price of an aere of land in commuting distanter of Los. Angel es. when purchased axa single anit is about 20m A pomtortable tive room house with modern conveniences and a garage can bé buily for S000, and poultry equipment for 200 laying henge Will cost about £200 in addition This will quake a capital: lusestinent of eau0 ‘tar an aere hath pace equitped, The extent of the initial i vestinent, down payment and terms in such eases © is largely dependent on the arming capaedty nt the tanily eel, and should wot canter tem seriously prospects, cash incom from tie land . “Haivever, capitalgeqninénients tor the development wf gistainine wer ae ate inore exacting thet ns take for eXumple the oldie comprising, tout heres of Wed, a combination. panltry, Wwirry. ain fruit wnt itis best that Sieh propertins ie xecured In arras Where fant is Inwer in price, x0 we ive wwking $10 per ere age the serra coat tip deren: Mt ean bes Si cared at even a Jower fiuure In many Histriets, ind this should te temem Dered in studying the figures given eto The Agvienttural Dequrtiment of the Les Angeles Chamber of Com mere disemrages “shoestring” in vestment in agriculfare. It is nor sate for the individuaY or the industry. So the desired cupitaleqitipment of seh A place was/Mesetitwd ahow «shoal fis ahs felinnwee “There are several fundamental points of general information that the newcomer shrould have before con- sidering the purchase of these or other veticultural properties, The first re quisite for success in any activity any where is a sound initial investment. With this in mind the following para graphs are written “After many years of experience in settling the newcomer on California lands, and study of the reasons for suce-ss or failire in land develop- ment, the Agricultural Department of the ‘Los Angeles Chamber of Com merce is well fitted. (0 offer practical suggestions and advige to those who sek farm properties, in this section. Dedicated to the premise thar one successful, satistied settler ts worth more to Southern California agricul- turally andssocially than ‘a thousand dissatisfied land buyers, ithe depart- ment has schgoled itself to-the econo- mies of our agricultural industries and in the land, with its vital coun: terpart —water. The scope of this agency reaches out as far as the in- fluence of Los Angeles is tit. for upon the stability of its back country rests the economic stability of this great center of the Southwest. And so in offering iniparial advice and unbiased information, the Lox Angeles Cham- ber of: Commerce is not only fulfilling an obligation to the newcom-r, but insuring the permanence of develop- ment in Southern California. First, it fs our advice that ‘one should not buy California farm land without making a personal inspection of the offering. Also, it is wise to s2cure an appraisal from some competent, unbiased agrigultural expert who :is conversant with land values. It is poor business to buy land sight ut seen anywhere, and good business judgment is just as necessary in Southern Calitornia as elsewhere. Page---Three “Recond, one should not make varchase immediately on arrival in Southern California, Iustead, ip is sue gested that meweomi real) upon the Agricultural Department for advice That Will guide them when visiting all Mistriets of Southern Cahtornia which Ofer suitable Toeations for the type, of activity thar they with to enter Thote is plenty op good land Pett, and there will he for sonie Time to conv Survey hats disclosed the fact that a large perentage of the unwise pnt chases of and have he nna hy those who invested first sind investi gated atterward. One ean save com Siderable joey bX experiencing i SU aver co period of several monte Third. ip is emphasized that pur chases oF land carrying a contract plant sand maintain permanent erdgs fin ge beri or Slate ipsetven eh fuural integrity ob the subdivider. his past record for agricultural secon plishment and his financial stability as Well as all the fundamental risk= in serieulture Investigation of suc Offers. therefore, should cover all of these angles cgretally in thy. end: nection. it must the remen beret that land is) worth only what in will pre: duce, and the agricultural valu- of land planted te p rmanent craps is Fmited hy possible return amd i Ie arrived ‘at actually. an the hast of probable return For instance, if the averuie price of grapes: over a perind of years is Si per ton, and the average praduction of the vine at six years uf aah is six tons per dere, the fotal gross return af $186 por acre in the planted vineyard of over $600 per acre, One should conshaer aut hum ‘frobable production, sad retura Innead or Geos tar exceselee:plellé ane peicen ocared Cin, inatigua be “Pouth, the purchase of aesicultur Tod usually doe result Ia Raving to tury the prowety fora lone betiod of time and Ievelves. meeting. taser itgule and nowincome beariog Invest ment “PNIth, land withou, water, or with our’ delentiat souy Gt Halen oupbls for development. ay_geasonabe cos. has litle value in Soilthern Callforata fxcert for grazing purposes, Purehast of Tand not having’ water developed Mould he preceeded "by careful “ir Testigation af the passieiliies. forse curing an ample at untalling. ‘water supply at arcost that will justly te velopment.” FREPAESSESHETHESHE EES * Vv. 5 <THE VALUE OF FORESTS + As a people, we are fortunate that so much of the most scenic parts of our country are still preserved it their pristine glory and are owned by National, State, County and City Governments. 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MUNGOR The people of Los Angeles will give a huge reception at Masonic Hall on Friday Evening January 6th honoring Mr. Reese Dupree of New York and Asbury Park New Jersey. This movement is indeed deserving of praise. Mr. Dupree is well worthy of any honors paid him, walking into New York some years ago, without capital or friends, but with plenty of energy and a sterling character he demonstrated how to do things and today it is said of him that he owns most valuable properties in New York and New Jersey. It is said of Mr. Dupree that he owns land there which is measured and sold by the inches and not less than $200 per inch at that. It is not difficult to understand that a few lots would make a tremendous total. At Asbury Park on Springwood Ave. Mr. Dupree owns a magnificent structure in which he interior decorations alone cost more than $5000.00. This boy from Georgia has made good and is known throughout the country for his contributions to charity, as numerous institutions through-out the country with attest and especially so the institution near his Up-Stairs 1103½ CENTRAL AVEN SEE YOUR BUREAU'S DISPLAY THE spirit of giving warms your own heart, and gifts that endure keep the hearts of others warm. It is the heart that makes Christmas. With all your other gifts, may the heart gift of your continued and enduring good will toward your Own Department of Water and Power make warm the hearts of those who serve you. Your Bureau of 1927 gift to you—new low domestic rates which reduce the operating cost of all electrical appliances and will save you $1,000,000.00 in 1928. BUREAU OF POWER AND LIGHT CITY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF LOS ANGELES Between the lighting of the Yuletide candles of 1926 and 1927 we have been deeply appreciative of the loyalty and support of our many friends, and right heartily we wish for them an Olde Tyme Merrie Christmas and a Very Happy New Year! Anne McJurich Malone PORO COLLEGE SAINT LOUIS home, also a certain large memorial hospital which has named and dedicated a ward for Mr. Dupree. It is well for the public to know that this distinguished gentleman is in our midst and with his chauffe and secretary will spend the winter season with us, leaving in May of 1928. Such a few of our citizens are appreciative enough of this situation and for that reason will tender him a reception at Masonic Hall on the night mentioned above. 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Price $3.50 Per Week And Up x——xx——x Admirable Situation for OFFICES of ALL KINDS Admirable Situation for OFFICES of ALL KINDS --- Xmas Edition Sunnyland Orchestra will play at the Public Reception honoring Reese Du Pree at Masonic Hall, 50th and Central, Friday, Jan. 6, subscription 75c. NOTICE The Metropolitan Baptist Church requests your presence at the rendition of "The Chimes of The Holy Night" by the choir, Sunday evening, December 25th at 7:45 p.m. Rev. J. E. Plus, pastor; Madame Jula Shannon, Directress. Golden West Lodge of Elks d. B. P. O. E. of W. will have their annual Xmas Tree December 24th at 2 o'clock at Egyptian Hall, 29th and Central. Santa Claus has presents for all the kiddies. All are invited. Public Reception honoring Reese Du Pree, famous New York Singer and capitalist, Masonic Hall 50th and Central, Fri. Jan. 6. Subscription 75c. Meet Rees Du Pree, pride of New That long legged bird sometimes called the stork, stopped in Los Angeles Tuesday. December 20th long enough to leave a bouncing girl with Mr. and Mrs. S. Brown. The baby Mrs. and Mrs. B. 15:30 a.m. mother of mother Gertrude Brown. daughter of mother Gotter. Mother and baby are doing nicely. SO DIFFERENT CLUB The So Different. Club met with Mrs. Blakely Thurs. Dec. 15. A very elaborate luncheon was served, after which whist was played. Mrs. R Wilson won the 1st prize; Mrs. W Cowen, 2nd; Mrs. McClaster, 3rd prize and Mrs. Maglaston, guest prize. RUBY M. OFFUTT Miss Offutt is the daughter of Mr. and Dr. Offutt of West 30th Street. She is a native of this city. Miss Ofutt is a teacher at Holmes Ave School where she is in charge of a Psychological room. She has been in this department about four years and has the honor of being on the visiting list of well conducted rooms in her line of work. Her methods of special room management and procedure have been given recognition by the training school of the Teachers' College of the University of California at Los Angeles. Miss Pauline Loyola Slater is the Home Economics teacher in the Holmes Ave. and the one hundred and eleventh St. schools and has the distinction of being the only race instructor in that department. Miss Slater is the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Slater Sr. of this city and is a native or Chicago, Illinois where she received her early education. She is a graduate of the Los Angeles High School, the Los Angeles Jr. College and the Los Angeles State Normal school, majoring in mathematics in the general professional department and did most graduate work in the same institution in the Home Economics department. She is now a candidate for the B. E. degree at U. C., L. A. extension division. Musical treat and musical feast, public reception honoring Reese Due Pree, Masonic Hall, 50th and Central, Friday January 6. The Ne Plus Ultra Club met Monday 19, 1927 at 1156 East 50th St. at the home of Mrs. E. Pierson. There were a large number of members que as this was the last meeting during the holidays. The club members have prepared a large number of baskets to be given to as many of the needy as they can reach Xmas. The club members are making plans for their luncheon to be given in honor of their president Mrs. M. E. Foulkes on next Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Pierson. About 30 or forty invitations have been extended for the affair. Mrs. J. M. Edwards the State and City president of the Federated Clubs was the honored guest at the meeting. She delivered a wonderful ad dress. The Ne Plus Ultra Club women are very much impressed with the plans for the building of their club house. MRS. M. E. FOULKES, Pres. MRS. BESSIE McCOLLUM, Reporter COME ONE! COME ALL! Where? To the Christmas Cantata See the Birth of Christ and review His gift to the world. A silent patomine of Siliant Night. Time—December 25, 1927 at 4:30 A. M. Place—Tabernacle Baptist Church 12th and Hemlock. Mrs. C. Magnum, director. Look out for the Orange Blossom Club which will announce big doings in the near future. The slogan is Chicago to bring the big Elks Convention to Los Angeles in 1929. R. H. Hicks 553 Central Ave. who has been on the sick list is reported as much improved. Dancing from 10 to 1 at Public Reception, honoring. Reese. Du. Pree. from coast to coast, Friday, January 6, Masonic Hall, 50 and Central, sub script 75c. Meet Reese Du Prie, pride of New York and South at Public Reception, Friday. Jan. 6, Masonic Hall, 50th and Central. Subscription 75c. --- If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened LOS ANGELES JUNIOR SOCIETY In view of the opinion being noised about concerning the non-existence of anysemblance or society, or that particular degree of social standardization requisite for same, the members of the various Junior Social groups are determined that their posterity shall enjoy the fruits of cultured society. There is considerable agitation prevalent, regarding how, when and where to proceed. Some solution to this problem been obtained. Many different things had been taken into consideration before this definition step could be taken. Age was one of the main causes of debate. However, for the present girls between the age of 16 and thirty and boye between the age of 18 and thirty years have been selected for this pioneer group. Think over the names appearing here and note the wide field from which they are drawn. Fraternities, sororities and Clubs found their places here. Sub-debs, debutantes, spinsters, batchelors and beneficents and widows have been included. The collegiate, professional and club circle, receive mention. This includes Los Angeles and the suburban cities. Observe that family prominence, the lack or dignity of it, does not influence the selection of this pioneer list. Only those who possess in themselves those excellent qualities that permit a wholesome respect and appreciation of decency, refinement, honor and the cultural development of graceful habits and deep learning have been chosen. It will indeed; be the moment, when we can safely extend the Junior Social Register to one thousand, so as to have a good background from whence to draw our future Four Hundred. The list of names of the individuals drawn, with the names of some organizations that are admitted as a whole, follows:— Fraternities and Sororities Alpha: Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Omega Phi Psi. Two young men's clubs: the Adelphic and Lone Wolf; three young ladies clubs: the Ne Plus Ultra, Dodecademus and the Batchelor Girls; and three mixed clubs: the iconoclast, Agenda and Belles Lettres, are suffi- Professional Group Andrew Allen, Otis Renee, Samuel Andrew Allen, Otis Rene, Samuel Bankel, Euclid Prutt, Clifford Prince, Bernice C. Dorothy Brown, and Herbert Falcon. Some Junior Matrons Mrs. Ernestine Jones Wade, Gonza J. Wade, Maude Cummings Bowden, Marguerite Jackson, Samuel Baumann, Charlie Web Palmer, Bernice Stewart Clarke, George Nemo, Anna Taylor Tracy, Annie Landry Smith, Mary Lare Kelso, Esther Hester Caswell, Sue Hester Glenn Brooks, Maude Hicks Broary, Olga Harris Graner, Fay Levy Colman and Mrs. Fay Jackson Robinson. A host of young ladies, debt, subdebt, and spinsters—Corrine Mitchell, Lorraine Pryce, Freida Hayman, Ruth Bayles, Angelique Delavalade, Lila Belle Delavalade, Gwendolyn Diggs, Martha Stewart, Juanita Cole, Hazel Riddles, Flossie Washington, Esther Beam, Beck D. Collins, Thelma Bird, Daisy Bush, Tommy Triggs, La Vera White, Lucile Forbes, Bertha Cobb, Benny Mae Pryor, Celeste Fuller, Inez Racer, Juanita Ellsworth, Thelma Brown, Charlotte Strange, Deedie Hudnel, Ruth Harrison, Esther Griffith, Ravera Woods, Mary Jane Clark, Yelando Collomb, Rosa Mae Lincoln, Tisie Grass, Thelma Hudson, Mary Louise La Coles, Frances Colly, Pansy Harper, Porta Pruit, Harriet Jones, Alley Kennedy, Gladyce Mathonican, Naomi Greene, Eloise Walker, Gladyce Greenaway, Helen Wheeler, Robert V. Edwards, Hazel Gottchalk, Lilian Fleet, Thelma Fuller Fern Caldwell, Grace Mingleton, and Esther Hoxan. A host of young men—Batchelors: Smith, E. Pluribus Guest, Aramise Whittaker, George Tate, Leon Edwards, Dave Floyd, Haywood Trelso, Stonewall Towns, Paul Elsworth, Morris Finn, James Robinson, Raymond Smith, E. Pluribus guest, Aramise Fouché, John Nelson, George Roland, James Stocks, Curtis Moore, Alvin Brownlee, Oliver Dickerson, Loules V. Cole, Thomas Walker, Jake Moore, Theo. Johnson, Thadeus Taff, Willie Middleton, Lawrence Johnson, Edward Jefferson, Vernon Hardon, Mack White, Herman Hill, Maxwell Marmillion, Samuel Taylor, Narcisse, Andrew Allen, Lawrence F. La Mar, and Woodson Wyckliffe. BENEDICTS William Smith, William Bowden, Thomas Racy, Leo DeLavalade, T. Jackson, George Nemo, Mose Kraufman Robert Kelso, Robt. G. La Mar, Hyde Wade, William Rosser, Edward Haven Johnson, Charles Roan, Goldie Banks, and Edward Driver. WIDOWS - GRASS AND WIDOWERS Isabelle Wilson-Clifton, Thelma Porter-Dials. This selection does not intend to include at this early period, to sup- ply every name that should appear, but will only mention enough to make a suitable outline for our future society. There are a goodly number of people who are deserving of mention; all or whom we do not know, as to name. We are hoping to get the cooperation of some of our real social leaders to assist in this gigantic task. Meanwhile, we are expecting all of those young people who are interested, to come forth with Heard or Seen in Passing their assistance. We wish to procure from the individuals, and the Secy. of the Societies mentioned here, their addresses. We also wish to hear from any of those who are interested in any people, between the specified age group, by sending in their names. Address all suggestions and names, and all questions to the Editor, Califf. Eagle. A more elaborate and, better organized list will be out the second Fri. of Feb. The names of the committee interesting themselves in this matter will after a little reinforcement, be made public. The Grand formal presentation will take place in Easter. See Who's Who. THE COMMENTATOR THE COMMENTATOR LINCILN THEATRE The mid-night show, still makes it possible for the people from the big town to feel like they are home; by furnishing them a wonderful program while they are up 'till they get ready to go home. These players here are undoubtedly, every last one of them, finished actors. Doc Straine can slap stick his comedy anywhere and for anybody. Not only that; but as a dramatic actor, doing straight heavy try and have his meat. Sam Kussell (Bilo), the king of pantomine, by the grace of Good Fortune" has the added gift of a voice and powers of modulating it, that make him 'Far' excellent. Bilo can talk in the dark without his physical self being seen, and evoke mirth; or, he can appear in the light where every one can see him, and not speak a word, and bring forth laughs; or, he can cut loose with both his words and actions and knock the house down. That baby knows his stuff. Johnnie Lee's acting has all the boys who ought to know, claiming he can read his lines and get them over better than any one seen or heard here abouts. Yes, and give him his songs, he can sing. Claude Collins, everyone concedes, can go. When he tries the heavy villain roles, he is very successful in getting himself hated; then, when he tries those clever juvenile roles, the young ladies beam with smiles and blushes that recall similar expressions occasioned by the presence of the late Rudolph Valentino on the screen. Yes, Claudia's hot smile when he wamms like he does. He does girls as Blo thou self does. There isn't much use of tell just how good the wamms are, every one has seen them, and knows they are O. K. Miss Stokes has, according to my survey, the most male fans. She must be somewhat of a Mae Murray. Albertine Pickens, when she has the rich numbers, really gives them a thrill. She should have those little expressive numbers that are so much like Al Jolson. Baby Mack, she has those little winning ways that capture the admiration of more women than she does men. I don't mean that way. I mean she sings songs portraying women in all of her many ways of living, victorious. Before she sings the men all admire this little high brown baby, but when she lays it on them, Oh, boy, you can see them squirm. But it hurts so nice. Baby Lee's a great little actress. Does her parts jam up. She appears so appealing and sympathetic, the boys in the front rews seem to want to climb the stage, to daddy her. That's not the fatherly instinct, either. Sarah Martin is all of the good things the management and the press heretofore have said of her. She is great. Miss Martin, please when you take two or three encores, change the number. You know how we feel, after we've heard one number and request more. As old as some of them blues are one woundn't think we wanted to hear it three or four times. It's your voice and expression we like, we want to hear more of it, but—with a new song. That chorus is getting hotter and hotter. One wouldn't realize that the public would miss one of its members. Last week the puppy little 'Red Head' missing a voice where he heart them, 'is there's Red?' Step 1, Miss 'Red Head' sails right along. One has to be pure in heart, and really know their stuff to work in front of this chorus. The orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Curtis Mosby, is indispensable, and the quality of music played is regardless of how good any other orchestra, white or black, plays, par excellence! WHY DIE When I Will Dye For You ? LANGO DYE Cleaner, Dyer, Hatter HUm. 3351. 2528 Central Ave. DEALERS OF HUDSON & ESSEX MOTOR CARS Now Open and Ready to Serve The Public OUR PRINCIPAL MOTIF IS SERVICE THOS J. PILLOW Vice-President and General Manager Here It Is At Last!!! RENE BROS. LATES SONG SENSATION "IN MY DREAMS (I'm Jealous of You) Played on Columbia Record No. 1191 BY MOSBEY'S DIXIELAND BLUE BLOWER --- ON SALE AT ALL MUSIC STORE Make This a Musical Christmas--You WURL REG. 4214 CENTRAL AVE. 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California's Largest Laundry Phone VA. 2431 Driver 266 x-xx-x MAGNET ROUGH DRY - HOTEL FLAT Race Representatives; Prompt Dependable Service; "A Trial Bundle Continues." ```markdown ``` Xmas Edition See Writesup Elsewhere RUBY M. OFFUTT Negro Labor Lays Lines To Finance Porters' Walkout COMMITTEE OF TEN NAMES TO WORK WITH OTHER GROUPS IN RAISING SRIKE FUNDS ORGANIZER SFES PULLMAN WORKERS FACING CRISIS INJUNCTIONS IN LABOR DIS PUTES AND COLORED STRIKE BREAKERS CONDENNED IN RESOLUTIONS By: John L. Leary, Jr. To mobilize public opinion behind the demands of Pullman porters for better wages and working conditions, the first Negro Lobor Conference ever held in the United States, yesterday afternoon, named a committee of ten to work with like committees to be formed in Boston, Chicago, Washington and Kansas City. Upon these committees will rest the responsibility of raising funds for the strike, which A. Philip Randolph, General Organizer, and other officials of the Brotherhood of Pullman Porters believe will follow the possible refusal of the Interstate Commerce Commission to take action on the petition of the Brotherhood to investigate the relation of Pullman rates and porters' wages. "We are swiftly moving toward a crisis in this movement", Mr. Randolph told the conference in the Urban League Building, No. 200 West 136th Street. The conference was followed by a mass meeting in the evening at St. Luke's Hall, No. 125 W. 130th St., where an audience, made up chiefly of Pullman employees, was addressed by Alexander Marks, representing Hugh Fraune of the American Federation of Labor, Frank T. Crosswath and Mr. Randolph. The afternoon conference, made up of representatives of all elements in the business, social and professional life of the Negro community, in addition to indorsing the demands of the Pullman Porters for recognition of an organization of their own choosing, went on record against company unions, adopted a resolution urging the Negro to refuse to serve as a strikebreaker, declared against the use of injunctions in labor disputes and pledged support, to the American Federation of Labor in its effort to organize the Interborough employees. The conference committee named at the close of the session, with the Rev. William Boyd Ames, Patsor of St. James Presbyterian Church, as head, is formed by Dr. Julia Coleman, Ira D. Reed, Industrial Secretary of the Urban League; C. T. French, Mrs. Caroline Saunders of the Y. W. C. A.; Miss Leyle Lane, Dr. Fred Fairclough, Mrs. P. A. Watkins, the Rev. Geo Fraser Miller of Brooklyn, and Charles M. Hanson, representing the Negro Press. The sifters of the afternoon session included the Rev. Mr. Imes, who spoke on "The Negro Democratic Church"; the Rev. on "The Employer and the Negro Worker"; Dr. H. W. Laidler, whose topic was "The Negro and Industrial Democracy"; Miss Lane, who spoke on "The Negro and Education", and Algeron Lee, whose topic was "Workers' Education". Mr. Randolph in presenting the case of the Pullman Porter to the conference, reviewed the demands of the men and the refusal of the company to accept the recommendations of the United States Railway Board that it arbitrate its difference with them. "The present wage or $72.50," said Mr. Randolph, "is not sufficient to maintain a family and Pullman maids and porters ought not to be compelled to resort to professional begging in the soliciting of tips to secure a living." On January 11, he said, the Interstate Commerce Commission will give a hearing on the Petition of the porters for an investigation of conditions in the port of New York and the relation of wages to rates. "We hope," he said, "that the commission will find it has jurisdiction it, however, it does not find it so, we will be that much nearer an emergency that will call for substantial financing." GEO. S. GRANT Y. M. C. A. NEWS Father Cleghorn of the St. Phillips Episcopal Church will bring the Christmas Message to the membership of the 28th St. Branch Y. M. C. A. Sunday, Dec. 25th, at 3 P. M. Special music will be furnished by the Dormitory Quartette composed of Prof. Murphy, Errol Jones, J. A. Herod, and R. W. Harang. The public is invited to attend. PAULINE L. SLATER See Writeup Elsewhere Colored Boxers Are Entitled To Five Places In "All Time" Rating By: ALYIN J. MOSES (For A. N. P.) Though many eminent white dispensers of sportive tidbits will take issue with the writer on awarding five of the eight places in the boxing divisions to Colored fighters, we believe the facts we shall attempt to bring out in our article, will justify the nominations. Those five immortals are: George Dixon, Bantamweight; Joe Gans, Lightweight; Joe Walcott, Welterweight; Sam Langford, Light-heavy; Jack Johnson, Heavyweight. George Dixon was bantam and featherweight champion of the world. In order to acclaim him the greatest little man that ever laced on a glove one has only 10 great pounds. Mr. Dixon scaled a mere 109 pounds, he thought nothing of spotting some of the world's greatest fighters a matter of twelve to fifteen pounds. A greater Bantamweight or featherweight than the lion hearted little Nova Scotian never lived. His handicap matches with Frank Erne and Young Grifo, are ring epics, to be sung by the sages in Valhalla's sacred halls until time is no more. When he erry McGovern humbles Tom, he breaks down, but a broken down shell of himself, The real George Dixon would have beaten Terry Acugovern for all his far-famed ferocity, just as surely as Yung Corbett turned the trick. The lightweight were a wonderful crew, just take a beep at this sterling array of lads who weighed in the neighborhood of 133 to 148 pounds; Erne, Lavigne, McAulliffe, McPartland, McFadden, Fitzgerald, Fuere Turner, Spider Kelly, George Memisc, Battling Nelson, Herrara, Blackburn, Everhardt, Bobby Dobbs, and a score more equally as brilliant. Here again a colored boxer comes forth to dominate the whole wrecking crew of 'em Joe Gans, who from the obscure position of fish boy in a Baltimore market, exerted his mastery over the field to that extent that even blasts critics were forced to refer to him as the "Old Master." Although Gans fought in the lightweight class, he was really a few pounds over the standard of his day which was 133 pounds. His best fighting weight was between 135 and 140 pounds. This writer believes this was the best fighting poundage of another great lightweight champion. Benny Leonard. In the parlance of ring lore, Gans possessed everything. Brains, science to the stealth degree, hitting power, gameness, and the coolest head of all fighters with the possible exception of Jack Johnson. Some writers argue that because Kid Carter, mytericus Billy Smith, and Tommy West were sort of nemesis for Joe Walcott, and just the reverse for Tommy Ryan; that Tommy instead of the threaded "Barbados Demon" is entitled to premier honors among the 145 pound boys. We merely want to ask one question, gentlemen. Was Tommy Ryan as great a fighter as Joe Choynski? And could he have duplicated Walcott's feat of knocking out the man who struck Jim Jeffries his hardest blow, breaking three of his ribs in the bargain? When Walcott lost to Lavigne at Maspeth, L. L., in one of the bloodiest duels known to fistiana, the facts were these. Lavigne forced Walcott to agree that he (Walcott) would have to knock out Lavigne inside of 15 rounds with his inside of the knee. The killing part to the agreement was that Walcott should weigh in at 3 P. M. the stipulated weight of 133 pounds. The terms of that match all but killed Walcott, cramps attacking him so badly he was forced to stand up in between rounds. When he fought Choynski, with the great John L. Sullivan acting as the Pole's second, Walcott weighed 135 pounds to Choynski's 175. His manager once posted a forfeit cf $5,000 for Walcott to fight Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy the same night, the money to be forfeited unless Walcott licked both men in conning Joe Walcott of Joe Walcott, who stood head and shoulders over any welterweight that ever lived. Mysterious Billy Smith was the one who gave him his hardest battles and they hooked up a number of times Joe winning frequently. Sam Langford could have licked any man that breathed between the weights of 155 and 185 pounds, and that's no leaving Bob Fitzsimmons whom we rate as the world's greatest "All Time" middleweight Jack Dillon Kid Cane. He was the first man to win O'Brien, Fireman Jim Flynn, Ketchel, and Jack Twig Sullivan were wonderful lightheavies or heavy middles in some instances. But the devastating author or the six-inch hook that bone and sinew could not withstand, was the pair of them all. As for Jack John Johnson was a perfect athlete. His rehearses were equal to that of the gorilla, his co-ordination was a thing of beauty unequalled by any heavy- weight. It's hard to overlook Peter Jackson here, the man who forced Bob Fitzgimmons to admit he wanted none of his game,—but Johnson gets the palm nevertheless. No boxer was ever able to make Johnson lead a punch into him, and his short upper- cuff went out of existence when he became too old to fight. Defensively, he has no close seconds, just the big noise among the playbys who hit the old beam in the neighborhood of 200 or more. In Remembrance of A Christian Co-Worker By: ATTY. E. C. JENNINGS As an officer and member of the Independent Church of Christ, and co-worker of deaconess, Mrs. Lula Roberts, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, a valiant and esteemed church worker, made a selection on my part if I failed to mention some of the wonderful qualities found in this great church worker. Mrs. Roberts, like many others, came to the golden coast shores of California seeking health, and better conditions under which she might spend her remaining days. After a few months here, she became a member of the Independent Church of Christ, and because of her zealousness, was elected deaconess, in which position it became my duty as well as pleasure, to work with this wonderful woman. Mrs. Roberts became ill and die on Dec. 6, 1927. Not having any relatives in the state of California at that time, the church Fraternity prevailed upon the management of the Angelus Funeral Home, where the body was taken in charge, to withhold burial until such time as they (the church Fraternity), could communicate with her daughter, Mrs. Ross, of Atlanta, Ga., who upon receipt of her mother's death, agreed to entrain immediately for California with a view of taking care or her mother's body. Mrs. Ross' arrival was ten days overdue, but in spite of this fact, without even assemblance of a contract, the kind and courteous management of the Angelus Funeral Home withheld the body from interment, until the daughter's arrival on Dec. 18th; the body being preserved in the most perfect condition. I say this as a courtesy on behalf of Mrs. Ross and the many lasting friends of her mother in view of Mrs. Ross's recent arival. And on behalf of Mrs. Ross, "I wish to thank the many friends of her mother for the sympathy shown and expressed, also the consideration on the part of the Angelus Funeral Home. The only meet at the home of Mrs L. Ward one of the ex-members. The following meeting will be at the home of Mrs Mary Francis Carris 2742 Council St. "THE LINCOLN" FOLLIES NEWS The Follies is, still having full house, Ivy Anderson and her Creole Rekvieve. Little Miss Marguerite with the million dollar shape is starring in an African number, she does it wonderful. One thing we give Miss Marguerite she does everything with plenty of pep. We hope she will get a number every week because we enjoy AND CHAPTER, RIGHT for the CALIFORNIA AND JUDAH STAR, QUEEN OF THE ANTHRON ROSTER OF CALIFORNIA 1920 N. Houston 1729 Jason 2035 Ross 2035 e Martin 2327 Juline Dupee 1 A. Tyrrel 558 Chester L. Alexander 1414 E. 4 Tree 4 Binds 4 Barnes 1838 Aa Johnson 1 Inn 28 Ewens Lewis 839 Tibbs T. Johnson 671 Perk Hall 2822 S. 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The little girl called Pettie is very cute but she shouldn't try. and lead numbers because you can't hear her singing and she hasn't much pep. so watch but pettie, work harder. Hoping to her a good show next week like we always seen. Please let the girls lea drummers that have pep. CAPTER, RIGHT OF ADOPTION the A AND JURISDICTION SEEN OF THE SOUTH, HOSTER OF OFFICERS 1920 Naomi Ave., Los Angeles 1729 Forest St., Bakersfield 417 Broadway, Venice 2032 Chestnut St., Oakland 2327 Hunter St., Los Angeles 1337 Ward St., Berkeley 558 Chenery St., San Francisco 1414 E. 48th Place, Los Angeles 415 E. Clay St., Stockton 1806 Mary St., Fresno 1838 E. 27th St., Los Angeles 1117 E Street Marysville 2804 Adeline St., Oakland Denio St., Vallejo 839 Tibbetts St., Portland, Ore. 671 Perris St., San Bernardino 2822 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 1649 W. 37th St., Los Angeles 2713 Glassell St., Los Angeles 1718 W. 35th St., Los Angeles Oakland, Calif. & HART NTRAL AVE. DASHERS CLEANING and Friends A Merry Christmas Grosperous New Year & STEWART D BROKERS Days of the Season, Merry Christmas Year. --- CHRISTMAS AT THE FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Sunday promises to be a real Christmas in spirit and in truth at the First A. M. E. Zion Church, Pico and Paloma Street. At 11 a. m. the pastor will preach a special Christmas sermon. At 7:30 p. m., the very efficient choir with a number of talented musicians and singers of vocal distinction, under proficient leadership, has made special preparation for a full appropriate Christmas program. Sends Greeting Judge N Now serving as municipal Court, judges appointe sends greetings wishes for all a and Happy Nw Y Friends Greetings--- Judge N. Mulville now serving as referee in the Municipal Court, one of the new judges appointed by Gov. Young. Friends greetings to the people and wishes for all a Merry Christmas and Happy Nw Year. Now serving as referee in the Municipal Court, one of the new judges appointed by Gov. Young, sends greetings to the people and wishes for all a Merry Christmas and Happy Nw Year. Merry, Merry, CHRISTMAS To patrons and friends The Oklahoma Investment Co extends Christmas Greeting, an best wishes for the New Year The Oklahoma Investment Co extends Christmas Greeting, and best wishes for the New Year. extends Christmas Greeting, and best wishes for the New Year! DR. MOXLEY'S Dog and Cat Hospital GreetingS While we highly value your business, we value still more the cordial relations that existed between us for so many years. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! "Cat and Canary" To Amuse Lovers Of Mystery Here LAURA LA PLANTE AND ALL STAR CAST IN CQMING GRAND FEATURE Everyone who has taken an interest in attempting to solve mysteries is promised the thrill of a lifetime when "The Cat and the Canary" opens as the feature attraction at the Lincoln Theatre, Dec. 26. "The Cat and the Canary," a Universal production with an all-star cast headed by Laura Le Plante, is said by those who have seen its previews to be by far the most mysterious mystery ever filmed. Six people, three women and three men, go with an attorney to a supposed haunted house to hear the reading of a will. The attorney is murdered—each of the six persons might have done the killing. Which one of them was it—if any—is undiscoverable until the final scene. "The Cat and the Canary" is a screen adaptation of the great stage success of the same name by John Willard. It was directed by Paul Lenl, perhaps the most famous of a score of foreign directors who have come to this country in the past two years. an addition to Miss La Plante, the cast embraces some of the best-known names of filmom, including among many others, Arthur Edmund Carew, Forrest Stanley, Creighton Hale, Geftrude Astor, George Seigmann, Flora Finch, Martha Mattox and Tully Marshall. Mulville referee in the Mu- one of the new d by Gov. Young, to the people and Merry Christmas Year. Investment Co. has Greeting, and the New Year! The Los Angeles' Sheriff's Office--By: the Staff The Los Angeles Has Largest Sheriff's Department In United States Under the able direction of Sheriff William I. Traeger, who has been sheriff of this county since April of 1921, and his popular aide, Under Sheriff Eugene Biscalzu, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has now grown to such size as to become the largest sheriff's office in the United States. In order to perform the various duties assigned to the department the organization has steadily grown in an effort to keep pace with the rapidly increasing population of the county. A consolidated plan of the organization was started by Sheriff Traeger some four years ago, and has been steadily carried on toward completion. The general plan of this organization is as follows: The chief officers of the department are the sheriff, elected by the people at large for the term of four years, and the sheriff appointed as under-sheriff. Subordinate to these heads the entire organization is divided into eight major divisions and manned by a personnel of civil service employees: that is, each employee is required to take a special civil service examination to prove his eligibility for the position he seeks. The major divisions of the sheriff's Department are as follows: 4. Detention Camp Division 5. Constabulary Division 6. Bureau of Records and Identification 7. Bureau of Public Relations, Research and Statistics 8. Property Curatorian Division 9. The executive officers include the sheriff, the under-sheriff, the chief criminal deputy and the chief civil deputy. Profits of the Sheriff's Office PROFITS OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE Among the numerous activities of the Sheriff's Department of direct profit to the taxpayers, may be mentioned a few on which tangible values can be calculated. During the fiscal year 1926-27, for example, the value of property recovered in burglaries by deputy sheriffs and constables was approximately $147,232, while property recovered in robberies totaled approximately $131,942. The Auto Theft Detail recovered cars and accessories having an estimated value of $663,289, while fines assessed by the courts in prohibition cases prosecuted by deputy sheriffs brought in'a revenue to the county of $329,203. The aggregate of these profits is $1,271,661, but this figure does not include many other items of valuable service rendered in the saving of life and property, which cannot be valued in terms of dollars and cents. The image provided does not contain any text or recognizable content. It appears to be a blank or unmarked area with no visible details. JOHNSON M. EUGENE BISCAILUZ Undersheriff Los Angeles County --- ```markdown ``` Page----Four 1. Criminal Division 2. Civil Division. 3. Jail Division. ```markdown ``` [Portrait of a man with round glasses and a suit, facing forward. The background is dark, emphasizing the subject.] Sub-Stations One of the most successful undertakings attempted to meet the problem of the large area of the county and rapidly growing population requirements for more police protection, has been the establishment of substations. Through these substations, the main office of the department is being de-centralized. At the present time, there are eight substations of the sheriff's department, distributed at points of advantage throughout the county. This de-centralization places officers on the ground in locations where they are needed: reduces much traveling in fast cars through congested areas of the City of Los Angeles; gives the HIS ```markdown ``` If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened WILLIAM I. TRAEGER Sheriff Of Los Angeles County department a splendid control of the highways, and furnishes better protection to our citizens. The substation than has carried out at an insignificant cost. Jail Division There were a great many more prisoners booked in the Los Angeles County jail last year than year prior. The highest number was 818, the highest number of any year [Name] AARON W. HOLIDAY Assistant Inspector of Lo5 Angeles County Jail in previous history in the county. About 28% of the total number of prisoners were women. About 17% were juveniles less than 20 years of age, while 42% or all prisoners were under 25 years of age. During the year, there was created a new position in the jail division, under the title of Contact Officer. This officer studies the criminal history of prisoners who have applied for parole, with a view of finding them employment should their record show them worthy. The function of the contact officer is to encourage such worthy men to get started in the right direction after leaving the jail. Provisions have been made with the assistance of citizens who have voluntarily contributed money for a prisoners fund, so that prisoners, up on being released, may borrow small sums which they are obliged to pay back. A number of jobs have been secured for deserving prisoners, and some money has been loaned to several of them. The plan is working out very successfully and doing a great deal of good in rehabilitating men. Detention Camp Division Over 640 prisoners were sent to the County Detention Camps during last year. Prisoners confined in this camps are obliged to work on county roads for which work they receive fifty cents a day as compensation. In addition to this compensation, prisoners secure five days commuted from their sentence for each full month of labor given the county. Each prisoner is allowed to draw $3.00 a month for tobacco money and recreation purposes. The balance of any money due is retained by the county until he is released. He then quits the jail with money in his pocket and a chance to make a fresh start. Bureau of Public Relations The Bureau of Public Relations has become an important and effective arm of the department. In its inception the object was to develop contact with the public for the purpose of spreading precautionary measures to prevent crime. Through this division, talks are made over four radio stations in the county each week. Circulars are distributed, giving lists of precautions against various crimes. Lesturers speak before organizations. Due to the efforts of this bureau in conducting a concerted drive against automobile thefts during the last six months, there has been a not PETER H. BURGESS able decline in the trend of these thefts. At the present time, the Bureau of Public Relations is conducting a special drive to keep boys and girls out of jail. This drive was ushered in by Under-Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz in a radio address during the middle November. The Bureau of Public Relations is now engaged in broadcasting suggestions and recommendations for parents, each week, over the radio stations, and will continue these talks for the next few months, while the juvenile delinquency drive is in progress. Thousands of years men have been asking the questions, "How shall we civilize the World?" "How shall we protect Life, Liberty, Property and Reputations?" "How shall we do away with Crime and Poverty?" "How clothe and feed, how educate and civilize Mankind?" These are the questions that are asked by thoughtful men and women. Let me suggest to you my, good Reader, if you will give this any thought; All that a man achieves all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his thoughts. Let's go this Way and Do this—JOIN the [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. MAJOR J. B. LOVING Deputy Sheriff; Chief Inspector of Los Angeles County Jail N. A. A. C. P.! By paying into this Association 25 cents a month the situation will be solved, as this amount will put this Association in a financial condition to see after your welfare and protection. You have the Right to inquire; and if you have the Right to inquire, then you have the Right to investigate; if you have the Right to investigate, you have the Right to accept; and if I have the Right to accept, I have the Right to reject; and what have I the Right to reject? That does not conform with my Reason, with my Standard of Truth and, with my Standard of Common Sense. And I assure you are in need of Protection, so go this Way to N. A. A. C. P.! A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart and set out to accomplish it. How many people we know sour their lives; who ruin all that is sweet and beautiful by explosive tempers; who destroy their poise of character and make bad blood. It is a question whether the great majority of people do not ruin their lives and mar their happiness by lack of self-control. Keep your hand firmly on the helm of Thought. In the Barque of your Soul reclines the commanding master; he does but sleep; wake him! Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. This Association is known all over this Country for its personification of the Advancement, Uplift and Protection of Humanity. So why don't you become a member of so very important an Association as this which means so much to you and for you. Throw off the garb or indifference and join an Association which needs you and which you need the protection of! I am hopefully awaiting your application for membership! "A MERRY XMAS TO ALL - LET'S GIVE THANKS TO OUR REDEEMER FOR THE INCOMING YEAR". Major J. B. LOVING. 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A Cou i aaa ata Kee aa ee ig s ' : Pee oa ma? | Pod fees) Ee J Pate See) Sees ‘ eo te Sige a cee es s : SP Es F ASA KEYES - Bet See ae eae an wep |S : 5 ee es a | ee ee ee Powe ae 5 oa ps er: 2S ee ; Eee 1 a dl «ee | ; Pa a! poe ane La SS - ia ices = ON RS ba ae S vat tees oo oe eee ; peewee Ss, = SNe Se A s an Ditetie sr 8 : hes a i i = 2 eae Oe 4 Bi Sy eG eS . e ead at Fy 5 ed ae Pa ge a, a TS age oe SS ES nate ee i oe ae, aoe oP aie Pe SSS a pecan! a ; ae ZS ie a ‘ ie a SS pee | Poot Bi oT i“ a SSSSS rf gS aw cS al i Ss ; \ ? tal om, She Le co eS ora ee ee ee mca SS, aed i Rae we a ae 46 2. aa... Xmas Edition The District Attorney's office o1 Los Angeles County occupies a posi tion which places. it before the pub He almost every day in the year. Nov withetanding this fact. few peopie know of the real benefit to the pub- lic accomplished by this branch of the County government, The Cheon Ge has been watching the Work dawe by Asa Keyes, the District Attorney ever since he was promoted from the ranks to till this responsible position Has made a record as District At torney of which he can be justly proud. His office is so large and the personnel so numerous that the tay: man does not realize the vast amount Of personal. effort demanded of him in the discharge of his duties as the managing head of such an or: “42a hoa, Too often «tena tase I cessfully prosecuted anda. danger ous enemy of society is placed in San Quentin or Folsom. prison, does the credig for such service go. to the Deputy District Attorney Who Tepr™ sented the District Alorney in th tual trial of the case, and the nian who bas created the machine which makes efficient action possible and who has to take the nal responsi bility for the acts of each and every inember of the staff, Is not mentioned Then, on the other hand, when criti cism ‘falls upon the office, the criti never fails to lay the whole blame direetly at the door of the District Attorney. Te Is not the purpose of this artic to belittle or In any way detract from the credit due the members of the District. Attorney's staff, We know and appreciate that every man and woman employed in the District At torney's “office is diligently “and con Scientiously working for the best in terest of the people in. this reat county, and are, to man, squarely behind Asa Keyes, their ehiet. Dut we wish, bv this articl, to. place sufficient information in the bands of the geheral public so that they may know more of just how this great in- strument of government funetions an Lapmr that owladeer indee the aes LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOSPITAL ivities for the+office fairly and free from the unfair inuendo so often cast about the activities of this office. Asa Keyes, the District Attorney, is not a man who has suddenly ap peared in public life, He has served long and faithfully. A better under standing of his character may. be had by a glimpse of his life history and that of his family. Some wise old man, when asked what should be done first to insure long life. said: “First choose long life ancestors.” Asa Keyes comes fro ma. family ot lawyers, lawyers who have disting- uished themselves at the bar. His fa ther, Charles Keyes, was a member of the Bar of California, and held the position of Los Angeles County Phone TT Sn a enon Bove, WSs a JTBE Tuclusue County, aa his great grandfather, Asa Keyes. Probate judge of Vermont. Plainly. he has followed the wise old man's advice in the choice of his ancestors He was born at Wilmington, Calt fornia, in 1877, attended grammar school in Wilmington and San Pedro, and graduated from th- Los Angeles High School. He studied Taw. inthe office of ExSenator Fravk P. Flint and graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern California: was admitted to the bar in 1899. He engaged in private prac ties for four years In 1903 Captain John D. Fredericks. then District Attorney, appointed “Ace” Keyes a deputy in his. office, Ever since his appointment he has conscientiously served the people of Los Angeles County, In this twenty four years of service he has advance) from a Deputy District Attorn y handling preliminaries and —misde- meanot trials in the variows justice courts outside of the: City. of Los Angeles, to the position of District Attorney. Soon after his appointment as Deputy District Attorney, heb came one of the most trusted and efficient. prosecutors. in the District Attorney's office, and served as “star” prosecutor, handling the most import ant Cases that ardas ander ed ‘Dis ead---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE--You May Never Know It Happened trict Attorneys. He has held almost “every position in the office, and knows ‘first hand the problems of each. "Men who were associated with him “during the period of his rise are now judges of the Superior, Appellate, Supreme and Federal Courts, or lead ers of the Los Angeles Bar. These “men and the public generally recos- nize “Ace” Keyes as the fairest and “most Capable prosecutor ever to have held the office of District Attorney in thise county. He is considered one of the best trial lawyers in the west Few people who are not directly in touch with the requirements of such a position realize just what is meant ‘by “the. fairest and most capable prosecutor ever to have held the of- fice." The District Attorney 1s pri “marily charged with the duty of pro: -secuting persons charged with crimé “He is attorney for the state bat un: ‘like the usual relationship of attor- ney and client in criminal cases, be is not requirsd nor permitted by law to exercise all his powers to secure the conviction of the accused. ‘The Taw presumes the accused to be inno: cent until is guilt is established by legal evidence. Often where a per: son is accused of crime it takes. a strong:man i) fairly investigate, pre: pare and pres nt the case. Ty would often be an easy matter to yield to public clamour and become a slave to prejudice and fantaticism, The law is made to protect all persons alike and every person is entitled to its. pro tection. The principal has always been Kept in mind by "Ace" Keyes and he has always fearlessly deter niined what weuld best meet the ends of justice and then has taken the action necessary to secure justice re gardless of the petty criticism which is always aimed at hon. st public of, ficers. Too often are we us citizens carried away by the malicious criti cism directed by fanatics and others who have their own personal ends to serve by the unfair attacks: mad upon our public officials. Where part truths are quoted they ate often more visious than absolute falsehoods. We are fortunate to bave such men as "Ace" Keyes to keep the ship on an even keep and assist the Courts in meting out honest, impartial and evenhanded justice, Asa Keyes, by his thorough know! edge of the problems confronting him has evolved a lew enforcement: ma chine which is second to none in ef ficiency and whieh is the second larg: est in the United States. The tre: mendous increase in the activities of the office within the past few years has made it necessary to create var fous departments within the office to specialize upon the particular work required of wach. The responsibility for the proper functioning. of these sone Sa ata eal eB the heads of departments, who. are responsible to Harold L. Davis, the chief deputy, and Forest’ Murray, Assistant Chief Deputy. The chief deputy being responsible to the dis trict “attorney for the operation. of the whole office Complaint Department The Complaint department is new in charge of Mr.1. J. Scheinman, chief corwplaint deputy. and is com posed 6° four attorneys. two steno: krapher and two clerks. It isthe duty of this department to interview all persons asking erithinal complaints both for the city and county. Mem bers of this department interview on an average of 1300 persons per month: as a result an average of 400 complaints a month are isswed. While | many of th se complaints are inves tigated by the police department or Sheriff's Office, a considerable amount of the investigation work is done by the detective department of th» office The failure to provide department is aounit in the office, and Miss Florence Woodhead, as the head, is dirvetly responsible to Chief Deputy ‘Harold 1. Davis and Asa Keyes, the vistrict Attorney. This department handles all cases of failure to provide for minor child: ren where the children are outside the city limits. of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Failure to provide for minor children. being a misdemeanor, trials are all held in the Municipal Court. ‘The department consists of one de- puty, Florence M. Woodheod, and ‘two investigators, Mr. Jim Smith and Mrs, May Z. Cassidy. in both these divisions the majority of the “cases are handled in the office, and never zo to court. It has been’ found ‘that in matteps“f failure to provide it ts necessity of support without bringing the case into court. If it is necessary to take the matter into court, the cases are heard in Jaulge Bullock's department of the Municipal Court. if convicted, defendants are foreed to work and $241 per day paid by the County for® the support of the wife or children, THE VALUE OF OUR FORESTS eContiwaws Gobee: sais 35 acquiring reservations or parks of large area ‘These greut governmentowned open spaces are capable of making a tre mevdous contfibution to the well de ing-of the peapl-. They may compen- Sttesin. part pt lease forthe fraud which has bedn perpetrated on. the city dweller, To make this contrib tion effective, ths government owned areas must be administered with an intelligent appreciation of their value asa means of recreation for” the masses. In this respect the U. S_ For- est Service of the Department of the Interior has set a conspicuous and worthy example. Recreation has been recognized by the Forest Service as Tanking with forestry and grazing ax one of the three principal objectives for which the Fores, Service has been established. Keconciliation of the interests of all three objectives, to the end. thit the greatest” public good may be realized, is an extreme: Ty diffeuy task, which the. Forest Service has performed with farseeing vision, appreciation of human, as Well ax economic, values and fairness of which the | National Government can be justly proud The greatest possible recreational use of ‘National, State, County. and City reservations, “requires. the im provemeng of means of travel to make them more accessible to the masses Extenstve highway building plans need to be formulated and. carried forward. Public carriers need to be given all possible-encouragement and assistance, to the end that travel may be possible for those. of low means, Conservation of the most scente places in abundant quantity to mivet the needs of the future as well as of the present is ecossary, Desig: nation of areas for special recrea onal uses, such ax camping, hiking. fishing and hunting, is hishiy desir able ? Important as it fs ta construct highways (0 the scenic areas in our public parks and forests, it ix. desir thle, also, 19 preserve parts of those places even from the highway builder, Making the national parks accessible 0 the masses has no. streme tad ovate than Stephen To Mather. Di rector of the National Park Serview Recently, however, Mr, Mather bas stated, “Ifa road is ever built to the fon of Mt, Whitney, it will be over my dead body." Some, of the choicest scenie places must he preserved it heir watural beauty, unscarred. by oads and ther evidences of artificial ‘vilization, WITH PROSPERITY ROUGH THE YEAR 4 Mf | [jer ee i Ds | And A Wish I Uy That Our Many Friends IN « May Have y | DB) (A HAPPY AND proseerous)) FR L \ | WHITE KING (} yy R) \e| MISSION BELL |e) | The Negro, A Law- Abiding Citizen g | thousands of these poor ignorant peo: | | | x: “Biggie a ~ ‘ ae ry EnwwReS the whip.” were suddenly thrust up- on the world, with no place to.go, nor even a place to sleep when night fell, it indicdtes that after ll, these peo: ple, facing hardships, rehabilitation and self-preservation, did remarkably well, although seriously handicapped. Now that most of them have, passed on to “the great beyond,” we more fully appreciate their stamina, perse- Verance and zeal in overcoming a!l kinds of obstacles; hatred, persecu- tion and handicaps which no other race has been confronted with since that time. ‘True, the Constitution of the United (Continued on page 7) , oS. SS. ——- -<. eS eS me se, ; ¢ Compliments Of—— ' 2 f The Independent Press wR , ; ' iF 4 aga ; eae ‘ i 4 Va 4 3 48 if 18 z ' ; BERT HARWICK , 2 7 we a Mi ti tee 8 Ns Ne Nias NN TT TT WW Wc Th Whe Wan Tn en i in es te te. te sammich uaa ia a ai ria i lat ala ai Sith : 3 CITY BROTHERS | Real Estate Company ; "3 ADVICE TO HOME SEEKERS \ 3 | For the cheapest and ‘best buys in Homes or Income & : Property, with payments to suit you, or the kind of house g you want to rent, SEE CITY BROTHERS. 3 , 3 Our Mott Is: “Honesty and Courtesy” ¥ G. W. CITY R. J. CITY Res, 816 F. 27th St. Office, 2615 Central Ave. Phone, HUmbolt 6800-M Phone, HUmbolt 1500 DFR APD AED ED ee APR PR TR eh EF Page--Five ~ STANDING BY ON THE SHORES OF THE PACIFIC, AMID SUN- SHINE AND FLOWERS IN LOS ANGELES—THE BEATIFUL,—MR. REESE DUPREE SENDS TO EAGLE READERS AND HIS MANY FRIENDS IN ALL SECTIONS OF AMERICA, THE SEASON’S GREETINGS, WISHING FOR ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. ae SS SRN wd eae ag PE a i ahah ene ee ah pet heet : ie MRL, alg «Esa: Bee ence ei ge Reet 8 a ae Me a a are wee wo edt ok erate Cae . See ee ae “ek nes ae ae phd as omer i] RES >, A Rida 089 ie Aha pes See ern as > eager 4 a (ae Cra eae Beis | a — me Lf 7 i : meee 7 gs sa oy a Es en ae j we ee i ee eed 4 rs ae So i sp dy dl ‘ fais s i ST - x 5 ee Se zi Ee ee 5 Sa = ees Palatial Home of Mr. Reese Dupree at New Asbury Park, New Jersey One of the strong support rs of the Soaring Eagl- of many years standing and a patron of all movements which Stand for progres. is the record ‘of Dr. Eugene C. Nelson, who is an out standing memb-r of the Medical Pre fession of this city. Inderd a holiday i? ee ae f ee y a Fy ev = BD P20R se | = any Nick cr ' “x oe eo ae a cae 1 FY P A cs cs jo DR; EUGENE C. NELSON or special number of this publication would be incomplete without his pres: ence therein, Not for vain glory or for ay other ulterior motive but sole: ly for the purpose of patronizing and encouraging a proposition which means the employment of more boys and girls of our group in useful vo- cations of life, This spirit appeals to the people of this community to the utmost and has ever characterized the attitude of the doctor, which has in turn been helpful indeed in the forward march of ef fort for a strong people. Far famed in his profession he has a clientile which stands out as the equal if not superior of any other practitioner. We congratulate the doctor upon his remarkable progress and his genuine and sincere service in this community, zs td Page---Six Los Angeles Lawyer Takes Issue With Cecil B. DeMille In Placing Simon The Cyrenion In His Great Picture A White Man Instead of What He Was A Black Man Los Angeles, Cal. October 12, Tt. Mr. Cecil B. DeMille, Cecil 1, DeMille Studios. Culver City, California My dear Mr. DeMille Tohave just witnessed, ap rform: ance of your truly greuf ln, The King of Kings, now showide ar Grau man's Chinese Theater. The pleture sis very inspiring and ash whole fs a work of art: but there ‘ig one thing which could not fail to imprss_ me in a most striking manner, and that was the fact that at one icf the most critical points in the préduction you failed to follow the truth, as outlined ‘in history. t T refer to the puint whese the Mes- “siah wag unable 10 bear his cross, and fa man ¢ame to his assistance | and bore it to the crest of the hill for him. Even the most casual student ‘of history knows that the man who performed this noble act. Was Simon the Cyrenian, and a black man. I see no teason why your technical serine or. whoever” was fesponsibie for the continuity of scenes should ‘not have known this fact, and i see less reason why if this Tact were ‘known it should not have been ‘shown in the picture. 1 ain wonder ing then iy this was an oversight on ss part or on the party of thoye Tesponsible for it or was it as is so often the case, a deliberate attempt ‘to take all credit and all worthwhile achievements away from! ithe black man and put it upon thé shoulders Of those who are not entitled to it Kindly remember that the wordt is indebted to the black race for Dumas who gave the world “The Count of Monte Cristo.” “Camille,” (Now play, ing at the Criterion) and other class. ies of literature. In fact. th wortd would be poor indeed, if the achieve- ments of the black man in literature and the finer things of life were taken away from it. In view of these things [am surprised that a producer of your rank should allow such an in excusable error in historical facts. in 80 great a production as the King of Kings. | I would appreciate a reply from you on this matter. i Very truly yours, CURTIS C.,TAYLOR If You Fail To Read--THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Ha CTE ee eee eee SIS ISIS AISI SIS AIS ISIS SIS ISIE ASE * Po : monet THE REPLY Jeffersonville, Indiana, swparatesl from” lots, 354, of the Negrovs in this tity sow’ gan, aoe | Loulsellle only bythe Obie Hyer. af 43400 Negroes owen or are payin | -—— Gubser City Amt Roe sities A message has been sent to the tor the same. Mr. Curtis €. Taylor, Congress Headquarters (qaiting the Wecare fighting ignores by send Attarney-at-Law. Congress Secretary to meet ubis ing our children te school and we ar 1400 Central Avenue, group ap an carly date, for the pur: gradually effectiving mass organiad Log Angeles, California pose of giving tO the coaanittese and ton. My dear Mr. Taylor the Louisville citizens tatcher needed We are not neglecting the welfar | U appreciate very much your inter information as to what Louisville: is of our souls and ‘it is said we have est in writing me under date of Octo wovcting to do between now and. sixty. four churches, a number. of her 12th, and in reply wish to assure | Syn, Tim a eredit ta the esamintnity i you that 1 am entirely in. sympathy | which we live. s With the position yon take ax to th Lee In OR OHAGAL Mane dvetnnel work of Hie Black Race in literatur yet advance with the tide wl erent tae What Shall We Do Toca ai Kae renelne an In the. cas of Simon. the Cyrenian zrowth of our cosmopolitan city. tt (THE KING OF RINGS) you state opie dane pene an esinning at that the most careful student of his new year, manufacturing institutions shat ie gone, Carat une Me To Be Saved? = sesamnstscmeins smsntauon hat }cannot find any foundation. for industry in our city this statement. There is much l= MH CRUE He dacarian clio aalelk emdury data on the subject, but m1 Gontributed By: seat bans as Firestone Bor at | fact. atleast none as come to my a host of other busin. ss orkanizations knowledge. It might be said to be a WILLIAM E: EASTON: that will give employment in all lines possibility, and had i had sufficient ne bf human. endeaver, skilled and un historical foundation | would have Sixty-tive years have elapsed since ined. Will these give employment been. very happy te have had the|the Emuncipation of the American | “tilled. WIL these ive, cmplosment charaéter of Simon played by a blick | Negro and be has grown in numbers |{2 20% considerable | amount fo thy ae from Ave milions 0 neatly Helv Ty shape inthis erent prosper now fo” With kind regards, anu million, and. from. a. moneyless peo :{0,share in hts, i Sincerely, ple, a homeless people Ie has Beco ee eee ininnay | PECL. ty: DEMILEM a people ‘xith more: than: the “Amee hoce noe ee eee oe 2 Louisville Making Elaborate Plans To _ Entertain Baptist S. S. Congress Louisville, Ky, Dec. 22. —(Special) Permanent plans are being perfect: (here for the formation of a gener: al committee of arrangements to en- tertain the Sunday School Congress that has been awarded to this city. to meet here June 6th to the 1th Nine churches headed by their pas tors, have already signified their willingness to cooperate in giving the thousands of visitors who are ex pected to attend this meeting. a most hospitable ree-ption. The Ant'och Baptist Church the Fifth Street Bap: tist Church, the Cable Baptist, Pil grim Baptist. Bates Memorial” Bap. tist, Hampton Baptist. Mt. Zion Bap tist, Guiding Star Baptist and the Mt. Lebanon Baptist are among the churches, with the following pastors, Drs. G. F, Watson, Jno. 1. Frank Wm, L. Brent, FW. Weath rs, R. P. Whitesides, J. M. Williams, “RG Walker, E. W. Jones, V. W. MeLawl-r, having already formed themselves in: to a committee, for the jirpose of enlarging the plans and arrange ments for the coming meeting. Aug menting this will be the churches and pastors. from New Albany and Jeffersonville, Indiana, separated from Louisville only by the Ohio Ry A inessage has been sent to the Congress Headquarters siting the Congress Secretary to gyeet us zroup at an carly date, for the pur. boss ot giving to the coumittes sand the Louisville citizens trees needed information as to what Louisville is expecting to do betweer now and Jun: Contributed By: WILLIAM E. EASTON Sixty-tive years have elapsed since the Emancipation of the American Negro and he has grown in numbers from five millions to nearly twelve million, and from a moneyless peo: ple, a homeless people he has become a@ people with more than the Ameri can average of wealth and homes, and. as a political favtor only in cer tain sections of this great Country of ours, he has become a balancing power We have gaed in an economic way and we have in the last decades lost in a political way. We have seen the “party of Lincoln” become at_ang cost to us the party of industrial ex ploitation, the sponsor for great “wealth, Throughout the nation we are no longer a people to be conciliated, ca. Joled, nor aourted. The “political Ne: kro” is practically out of a job, other than “down in his kitchen” be con- tinues to feed the fires of racial dis auietude, We have now more time to “save four souls and fill our larders, We are in a sort of a way the most re: igious people on earth - we ean for: get and forgive so easily and tho: roughly, It is well perhaps. because "we have so much to be forgiven. For ‘instance we are the most envious people on earth, we do not want to see our “black brother”: succeed. We mistake pretence for “the real thing.” We are copying the , “white-folks” each day_ in his vices ‘and not his virtues. Our religious relations one with the other is nearly ff not quite “as rotten” as the white man's re: ligion is manifested toward us. It i8 said “everybody” likes “bull,” [honest people abhor it and our best “Christmas message is to tell the ruin as we find it, sometime in un expected places, To every dark cloud there is a silver lining. Nordie race-prejudice is literally “driving us" together. We just have to assoclate and co-operate with one another, We -ate building lup families on their own houses and REESE DUPREE Of New York and Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. Dupree is known throughout the country for his masterfui genius _in_ constructive achievement. His career from that of'a famed singer to financial affluence has made him an International Character. | Ps gn ‘ — ——— <i I ie -—gM | 2 ak eae em a! awe SUE eee on li pute earecire: aT een F- Qs aye Leet | + oat | ee a ee = 3 4 ey a 3 a(n i i — oh I a a ‘ 1. | Ee, a — PT | ¥ Ee ge é a. ate . i SN Mr. Reese Dupree and his Secretary, Emanue! B. Smith, also Kenneth B. Phipps, his chauf- feur. Mr. Dupree and editor J. B. Bass, stand- ing at the head of Mr. Dupree’s big Lincoln car. lots, 555, of the Negroes in this ety Of Aa000 Negroes oven ar ste payiny tor the same Weare fighting tenorane: by send. ing our chijdren to school anil we ar gradually effectiving noes organize We are not neglecting the welfar of our souls and ‘it is said we have sigty four churches. a number of them a credit to the community in which we live 3 It is in a material way we must yet advance with the tide ot great prosperity thar is now marking the growth of our cosmopolitan city, fs the last year and beginning of the new year, manufacturing institutions Will add. $40,900,000 to The erewth of industry in our city Millions will be invested by such kreat business ax Firestone, Ford and a host of other busin ss organizations that will give employment in all lines of human endeavor, skilled) and an skilled. Will these give employment in any considerable amount to th: race? Let us study and mature plans to share in this great prosperity now actually in sight Let us get together in a spiritnat way as well as living i ony designat ed_ neighborhoods We carry a handicap in this race for material advancement; — conse: quently We must not be equally as well-equipped, but we must be more so, Let us accept virtues and not vices; practice economy and not ex- travagance: be forgiving to one an- other and not hateful and serve God with clean hearts and not practice bypocrisy! God helps thos» who help them: selves, honest slabor has its own re: ward-—an honest conscience. With a Merry Christmas <a thankful Christ mas, and we will turn over a new teat for the New Veur! MUNICIPAL SPORTS ‘The Municipal Sports Division was inaugurated as a major activity of the Municipal Department in June, 1926. although service in the promotion of Sports activities had been rendered during the previous year ‘The aim of this Division is to en courage healthful, temperate compe tition in the various sports under the guidance of right leadership and with adequate facilites. Emphasis has been placed on organized leagues, tournaments and contests in the var- fous competitive sports: sixty-nine leagues and athletic group contests having been conducted during. the year, in addition to between thirty land forty leagues and tournaments, which have been promoted as intra: mural activity within the member. ship of various organizations, Cooperation in the form of advices leading to the formation of athletic organizations and promotion of activ. ities. guidance of athletic programs. securing facilities, selecting officials | a , oh lL MR. W. E. EASTON 3 €ustodian, State Offices, Los Angeles, Calif. ; tation in planting sport programs. for eagu A estes,” Eten us Been Creknetea ‘to| SPOFES. es Cath cuareh ate betes, Aoese’ TOUMaments Pro’ The previous year showed 1,161 leagues; teamis and groups served with depart-! 11 “Six and eight team 1 ment facilities as compared to 7.547 leagues; groups served with outside facilities | 5! Indoor baseball leagues: the previous year numbered 187 ag, 14; Track and field meets compared to 2.433 teams and groups} |. two or more groups during the fiscal year. Total number} meet: during the previqus year numbered| 11 Contest tournaments. this fiscal year. ao Xmas Edition epee Sports Leagues And Tournaments Promoted 14; Track and field meets involving two or more groups in each Interesting Resume of Water and Power Activities in Los Angeles THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN AND THE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF BROOKLYN Left to Right—Chief Engineer William Mulholland, Municipal Water Bureau and Chief Electrical Engineer E. E. Scattergood, Municipal Power Bureau. Left to Right—Chief Engineer William Mulholland, Municipal Water Bureau and Chief Electrical Engineer E. E. Scattergood, Municipal Power Bureau. CITY POWER AND LIGHT SAVES L. A. CITIZENS $17,438,000.00 Cryer Tells Low Rate Benefits 4 Xmas Edition Interesti Left to Right—Chief Engineer Water Bureau and Chief Electric nicipal Power Bureau. CITY POWER SAVES L. A $17,438 Cryer Tells Lo "Evening Herald". Dec. 12. 1927 "Evening Herald", Dec. 12, 1927 That the low rates maintained in Los Angeles by its municipally own o water and electric systems, compared to the rates charged San Francisco residents, is this year saving the people of this city $17,438,000, or a sum greater than the total amount of taxes being collected by the city tomain 30 municipal d partitions included in the general city budget, is revealed in a statement issued today by Mayor George E. Cryer. Every business house, industrial plant and home in Los Angeles shark in the benefits deriv from this $17,438,000 savings in water and electric rates. Mayor Cryer pointed out. EXTENT OF SAVING "It has long been recognized throughout the nation that Los Angeles, through its municipally owned water and electric systems, enjoys extremely low rates for these two vital necessities." Mayor Cryer stated "doubt, however, if the people of Los Angeles fully realize the extent of the great savings to our citizens madpossible by these low rates. "In order to gain a definite conception of these savings, it is necessary to compare the rates charged by the Los Angeles municipal water and power systems with rates charged in other large cities. As a fair basis of comparison we should select a city of comparable size situated on the Pacific coast and being served by privately-owned water and electric companies with some of the same problems of water and power development that affect Los Angeles." VASTLY HIGHER "The only city on the Pacific coast comparable in size with Los Angeles is San Francisco. Comparison has been made with San Francisco, which has substantially the same water and electric rates as Oakland. "A careful study of this situation discloses that the people of San Francisco, served by a privately-owned water company, are paying water rates 2.18 times higher than the rates charged by the Los Angeles municipal pal water Bureau. They are paying these much higher rates despite the fact that San Francisco is a completely built up city of comparatively small --- If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened General Otis' Art Institute--Los Angeles, California area, and the company goes only about 30 miles out of the city to secure its wat r. "Los Angeles, with its municipally owned water system, must go 250 miles to Owens valley for its wat r supply, and this water when brought to Los Angeles must be distributed over the largest city area in the United States. $9,000,000 FOR WATER "During the present fiscal year, call June 30, 1928, the 1,300,000 people in Los Angeles will pay approximately $9,000,000 for their water service, officials of the water bureau estimate. For the same service, but under the rates charged in San Francisco, our people would be compelled to pay $23,490,000 or $14,490,000 more than they do pay under the municipal water bureau rates. During the fiscal year, on the thousands of factories, office buildings, stores and the 1,300,000 inhabitants of our city generally, it is estimated, will pay $11,906,946 for water and light service, under the rates established by the municipal bureau of power and light. For the same service but under the rates charged in San Francisco, our people would be required to pay $21,855,269—or $2,945,323 more than they do pay under the power bureau. "This $2,948,323 saved Los Angeles power and light consumers through their bureau of power and light is realized despite the fact that the rates of the private power companies in all parts of California have been forced down materially as a result of the much lower schedules established by the Los Angeles municipal electric system. $13.40 PER CAPITA The total savings realized by Los Angeles citizens in their water and electric rates, compared to the San Francisco rate, amounts to $17,438.323. This huge saving, which remains in the pockets of our people through the efficient management of their municipal water and electric systems, amounts to $13.40 a year for every one of the 1,300,000 men, women and children in Los Angeles, or $67 a year for the average family of five. "It is a saving which, in effect amounts to a handsome cash dividend returned to the citizens by their municipal water and electric enterprises. Since these systems are entirely self-sustaining, the dividend is being secured without the necessity of making any sort of cash investment. "Now it so happens that the total tax levy this year of the city of Los Angeles for the maintenance of the 30 departments included in the general city budgets amounts of $17,170,000, or $268,323 less than this $17,438,323 saving to the people of Los Angeles, in their water and electric bills. TOTAL OF TAXES "This $17,170,000 presents the total amount of taxes to be collected this year to maintain the police department, fire department, health department, city engineering department, city prosecutor's department, civil service department, public defender, receiving hospital, social service department, street lighting department, city planning department and numerous other branches of the municipal government, including among others the offices and personnel of the mayor and city council, city attorney, controller, city treasurer, board of public utilities and board of public works." This is indeed, a wonderful showing on the part of our department of water and power. It is, of course, one of the big reasons why this city has expert need such amazing industrial and commercial expansion and prosperity during the past several years and why, for example, such large industries as the Goody ar, the Goodrich and the Firestone Tire companies have established factories in this area." Our Water And Power Bureau BY: R. G. LAMAR WATER The Los Angeles municipal water system serves the largest geographical area of any such system in existence yet renders service at rates well below the average charge in other cities of the United States and at less than half the rate in San Francisco. This is the statement of William Mulholland, veteran chief engineer of the Municipal Bureau of Water Supply, builder in the Owen Valley aqueduct and author of the gigantic plan to construct an aqueduct to the Colorado river to assure this and other Southern California cities a water supply for all time. Describing the vast growth of the system, Mr. Mulholland, who for 13 years has directed its operation, tells of how the first citizens of the city obtained water from the Los Angeles river by means of skin buckets carried by Mexican women, while today the city is served by an aqueduct with a capacity of 400 second feet of flow and still must look ahead to the Colorado river for an increased supply. "The Spanish explorers established Los Angeles in 1781 when, in the course of their travels, they came across the river which was a respectable stream in those days," said Mr. Mulholland. "Women carried water buckets on their shoulders to serve on first citizens. Then the city having grown a bit a great improvement was inaugurated—a water cart on wheels, drawn by a mule. "The rivr suffaced as a source of supply until Los Angeles became a community of 160,000 people. It was then discovered that we must look elsewhere. All of the water in the rivr had been placed in use and still did have water." "Five thousand men toiled five years to construct the great water Your Municipal Bureau of Power and Light's Gift to you for 1928 an extra $1,000,000 SAVING TO ALL LOS ANGELES CITIZENS WHO OPERATE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AT THE NEW MUNICIPAL DOMESTIC ELECTRIC RATES! DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER BUREAU OF POWER AND LIGHT CITY OF LOS ANGELES carrier which, in normal years of snow and rainfall, is of a capacity sufficient to supply the needs of 2,000,000 people. "In this connection, it is interesting to know that in spite of the fact that Los Angeles goes 250 miles to the north to obtain water from the high Sierras, and in spite of the fact that the system serves the largest geographical area of any system in existence, its rates are much lower than the average rates of other large American cities, and about one half the rates charged in San Francisco where the water system is privately owned. "Starting with a bucket or two, the system has grown until today it has 2800 miles of mains and 235,000 separate service connections. It is the third largest water distributing system in the United States. Its 16 great reservoirs, starting with the Haiwei reservoir at the head of the aqueduct proper, have a capacity of 36,000,000,000 gallons of water, sufficient to supply the ordinary needs of the city for an entire year. The system serves its customers with 145,000,000 gallons of water daily, or an average of 120 gallons for every man, woman and child in Los Angeles. "But the time is coming, and it's not so far ahead, when the present supply will be insufficient to meet the demands of the growing city. If Los Angeles keeps up its present rate taking on additional population we will reach the absolute limit of our present supply within eight or ten years. "Our only recourse is to go to the Colorado river, and it will not delay in this step, for it will take eight years to construct the 1500-second-foot capacity aqueduct which we have in mind. Other Southern California cities also need water, some of them need it more than Los Angeles. "To operate such an aqueduct it will be necessary to build a high dam Boulder canyon, store the water which now runs to waste threatens the Imperial valley with destroying floods, and generate hydro-electric power to pump the water over the hills which lie between our coast and the river. "Just suppose that our present water supply is sufficient for the coni (Continued on Page Eight) THE NEGRO A LAW-ABIDING CITIZEN (Continued from page 30) States did guarantee them their liberty, but as a race they took advantage of it and have since that day been loyal subjects of "Uncle Sam" to the extent in many cases of laying their lives upon the altar of war, to guarantee this same liberty they had acquired, to others whose liberty had been infringed or threatened. When the Spanish lords threatened to make slaves of the Cubans, we found the negro race volunteering in large numbers to free the Cubans from their bondage. They not only sympathized with the Cuban cause, but many sacrificed their lives to help keep the yoke of slavery from the Cuban race. This was also true in the World War, when Germany threatened not only Europe, but the wide world. Here again we found thousands of young negroes, the sons of former slaves, in many instances, throwing in their lot for universal liberty, and assisting once more in the preservation of "peace and good-will to 'all mankind.' We can see in our midst today these same people, owning their own homes, leaders in professional and social life, a condition which was never dreamed of when their forefathers were released from bondage, without education, or money, and little clothing, which could in many instances be packed into a common shoe box. The writer had supervision of the downtown territory for the Juvenile Court for two years. This district at that time included most of the negro population of Los Angeles County, and it was a pleasure indeed to watch the progress of this race, which a few years ago started with nothing and today owns property by the acre in this large city of Los Angeles. The negro boys and girls were as a whole no worse than the others in the district. True, some of them were overtaken by the law, but this proved true also in cases of the other races living in that section of the city. Page----Seven Angeles ily to probationary care and treatment, and their fathers and mothers felt just as keenly the disgrace and humiliation of their children's misdeeds as did the parents of other races. According to statistics, the negro abides by our laws in the same respect as the Whites and other races. For example, of two thousand cases handled in the Superior Court by the writer, but $5\%$ were of the Negro race. The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce gives the population of California as 5,342,664, whereas the estimated negro population of the state is 100,000. According to the prison reports received from the wardens of San Quentin and Folsom prisons, the population of these institutions at present is 5,919, of which number 452 are negroes, 182 other races, and 5,285 Whites, or on a percentage basis, negroes $7.05\%$, other races $3.00\%$, and Whites $89.95\%$. These figures speak for themselves and indicate that the negro race is law-abiding. Of course, the number of criminally insane who are incarcerated in State hospitals, or the number of boys in confinement under twenty-one years of age in Preston School of Industry or the Whittier State School are not included in these figures. However, reports from these institutions indicate the following: Percent age of n-groves in the Preston School of Industry is.41%, and in the Whittier State School 7.3%. These figures speak very highly for the negro population of the State of California and readily disproves any assertion that the negro is not a law-abiding, peaceful people, endeavoring to comply with our laws are justly titled to. Perhaps no other member of the white race, or in fact any other race, understood the negro as did our former President, Abraham Lincoln, and it was his fidelity to God and his belief in the negro which made liberty for this race possible. CARL L. MAY Supervisor Audit Probation Dept. Who's Who in the Public's Eye of Los Angeles Who' 150 new Yellow Cabs in lured here, are said to be the la ment and comfort of riding qu otors, they have six-cylinder m pholstery. With their introduc ment in Yellow Cab service, the Yours for the best ride in town Illinois 5020 192 150 new Yellow Cabs in Los Angeles, of the type pictured here, are said to be the last word in luxury of appointment and comfort of riding quality. A product of General Motors, they have six-cylinder motors, balloon tires and velour pholstery. With their introduction and a general improvement in Yellow Cab service, the company adopted the slogan Yours for the best ride in town". Los Angeles has the distinction of the most interesting development having the finest cabs in the united States in the 150 new, limousine-type Yellow Cabs just added to the fleet of the local company. These cabs are the last word in luxury of appointment and comfort of riding quality. A product of General Motors Corporation, they are usually upholstered in leather, but the local cab company had them reupholstered at the factory in rich velour of the same kind as used in Cadillac automobiles. The new cabs are used as a primary means of are propelled by six cylinder motors transportation by thousands of people The new Yellow Cab are, according to the company, outward symbols of a general improvement in all details of Yellow Cab service. For several months a vigorous campaign of education has been on among the drivers to bring them up to a standard of efficiency and service that would be equal to the new, fine type of equipment and justify the company's slogan, "A Yellow Cab Yours for the best ride in town". CITY ICE SERVICE COMPANY FORGING TO THE FRONT The story of the steady advancement of the City ice Service Company is but another demonstration of the opportunities for the establishment of worth while business ventures by the members of our group. In this instance, Mr. C. W. Winslow, one of our most highly respected and energetic citizens, who has successfully so trudged along as a landscape gardener for the past 16 years, began to think of a larger sphere for his activities. That is to say, he wanted to do business on a larger scale where he could employ more people, and suiting action to the thought, he launched out into the ice business: starting 5 PLANT OF THE CITY ICE CO. with the improvised truck which he had been using to haul about his tools as a gardener. StarSong October 17, 1926. he was successful from the start, and aside from this has added two large and modern trucks and dispenses ice throughout the city. On June 27th of this year. The City Ice Service opened up its main office and distribution station at 3611 Central Avenue, and truly the advancement and patronage goes forth at an amazing rate. Mr. Winslow, the proprietor, states that it is his highest ambition to give to the people the very best service possible and to enlarge his sphere as rapidly as the business will warrant the same. He gives his personal service, to see that this is done and solicits patronage of the public. His Colors are the orange and that is the color scheme on all his trucks. Therefore he says watch for the Orange Color Trucks with the name of the CITY ICE SERVICE and get real Ice Service. Mr. Winslow gives great credit to the Standard Ice Company for the opportunity which this concern has given to the consumers of our group as well as the dealers who serve them. --- Page----Eight --- ```markdown ``` The most interesting development in the cab industry is going on in the Yellow Cab Company of Los Angeles. This company is going to great lengths to develop a high type of service and is using newspaper advertising extensively to educate people generally to the usefulness of Yellow Cabs. As a result of this progressive upbuilding of the business, the cabs are today appreciated for their general utility and convenience and used as a primary means of city transportation by thousands of people in the city, whereas only a few years ago their use was quite restricted to necessity riding. The Yellow Cab Company is confident that the people of Los Angeles will respond with increased patronage to the efforts of the company to build the highest type of cab service in the United States, thus justifying their efforts, which include the expenditure of $500,000 for the new cabs recently added to the Yellow Cab fleet in the city. VICE COMPANY THE FRONT J. N. LITTLEJOHN SEWER BUILDER Keeping pace with progress, Mr. J. N. Littlejohn continues to fill his niche and is numbered among those who are dedicated to the task of making Los Angeles great and grand. Mr. Littlejohn is one of the leading sewer contractors of this city and has completed some of the biggest contracts in the mighty underground net ICE M. B. work of sewers of which this city boasts. He is alert and ever to the forefront for all things which stand for the progress and advancement of the great city in which he lives. If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened Store Visit New FURNI- TURE DEPT. 9th Floor XX—XX—XX XX—XX—XX Savings In Every Department XX—XX—XX SEI Yes, Dear Old Santa tle boy and girl in children. Auditorium LOW right to vote. OUR WATER AND POWER ing of the aqueduct that the city de wires carry energy to the homes co In conclusion, we get forth the principles of this organization. 1. We stand for Equality before the law. 2. Representatives in Party Councils. 3. Representatives in Congress. 4. Representatives in State Legislatures. 5. Representatives in City Councils. 6. Delegates and Alternates to Republican National Conventions. 7. Lynching to be made a federal offence. We were lacking for an organization, a mutual understanding and a co-operation of all the people for the benefit of all of us as a group, every race man and woman of California is a member of this organization, and has a right to participate in its meetings and deliberations, providing you are a registered voter. The call to service has been sounded. It is your indispensable duty as black men and women to arm yourselves with your only weapon—the Ballot, by registering January 2, 1928. If you don't vote, don't complain. Presidential Primaries in May; State and County Primaries in August; Elections in November. WM. R. CARTER, Chairman, Executive Committee. Mrs. C. D. ROBINSON, Secretary. DR. W. R. CARTER SUPT. NEGRO WORK IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OF BAPTIST DENOMI-NATION IN CALIF. Rev. W. R. Carter, the versatile and energetic Superintendent of Negro Work for the Baptist denomination in California extends to the members of [Name] DR. W. R. CARTER the denomination and friends the compliments of the Season. Also he reports the work on an upward trend and the brightest outlook for 1928. Colored Non-Partisan League Extends The Season's Greetings WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Headquarters, 1338 East 20th St. Los Angeles, California A FOREWORD BY THE LEAGUE ON THE CONSTITUTION It is not realized by the average man that all he holds most dear is wrap up in the doctrines of the Constitution, and that if it were swept away the safeguards of his liberties would be destroyed. Since the adoption of the Constitution by the Constitutional Convention, September 17, 1787, he first ten forms he "Bill of Rights" so desired by Thomas Jefferson Since they were added in 1789 they are practically part PETER H. BURGESS Pop Sanders of the original constitution. They provided for freedom of religion, of speech and of the press; for the right to assemble and petition, and to hear arms; for the privilege of holding the home sacred from invasion; for constant security of person and property; for legal protection; for public and jury trials; for freedom from danger of excessive bail or fines, or cruel and unusual punishments, and for the retention of all rights not implied or enumerated in the Constitution. Those ten commandments are a marvellous charter of personal freedom. Forever prohibits slavery within the jurisdiction of the United States. The 14th (added 1868) gives citizenship to all born or naturalized in the United States. The 15th (added 1870) gives the right to vote regardless of "race, col or previous condition of servitude." The 16th (1913) gives congress the power to tax incomes. The 18th (1920) forbids the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors; and The 19th (1920) gives women the Toyland Store Open until 6 p. m. Now! Visit New FURNI- TURE DEPT. 9th Floor xx—xx—xx Savings In Every Department xx—xx—xx Listen In WALKER'S RADIO PROGRAMS xx—xx—xx The Store Of The Friendly Christmas Spirit xx—xx—xx SEE SANTA CLAUS AT WALKER'S Yes, Dear Old Santa Claus is Here Again-and He's as Jolly as Ever! He wants every little boy and girl in Los Angles and vicinity to call and see him. He just loves to talk to the children. Auditorium, 11th Floor. LOW PRICES ON TOYS AT WALKER'S TAKE ESCALATOR TO TOYLAND Walker's BROADWAY AT 5th ST. OUR WATER AND POWER BUREAU (Continued From Page Seven) ing, eight years, although it may run short before that time, and then con- sider the fact that it will take at least eight years to build the Colorado River aqueduct. Here is food for thought that must be followed by immediate action, or we will be too late." POWER One of the primary and principal factors in the great industrial progress of Los Angeles is the Municipal Bureau of Power and Light which in 1927 celebrated the tenth anniversary of its operation, according to E.F. Scattergood, chief electrical engineer and general manager of the Bureau. Low electrical rates, instituted and maintained by the Bureau during the decade it has supplied power to the thousands of manufacturing plants in this city, have made these plants possible and profitable, Mr. Scattergood says. Cutting the overhead cost of operation of these industrial establishments, the Bureau has enabled them to meet eastern competition and thrive. "From merely an idea twenty years ago, the Bureau of Power and Light has grown to be the largest municipal electrical system in the world," stated Mr. Scattergood. "It was in 1909, during the build- ing of the aqueduct that the city decided to take advantage of the opportunities for the generation of hydro-electric power which the construction of the municipality's great water carrier offered. "In 1917, just ten years ago, the San Francisco plant No. 1 of the municipal system was completed and placed in operation. This was the beginning. Today, Los Angeles has five generating plants with a total capacity of 118,000 horse power. "Coincidental with the beginning of the Bureau of Power and Light, Los Angeles commenced to progress industrially in tremendous strides. In 1917 we had only a thousand or so manufacturing plants. Today we have more than 5000 such establishments, giving employment to hundreds or thousands of people and contributing $1,500,000,000 annually to the city's productive wealth. "The Bureau began the construction of its distributing system in 1916 with only a few hundred customers. Today it is a giant utility serving 230,000 consumers. In 1916, the assets of the Bureau amounted to a few thousands of dollars. Today the city's power and light system has assets of $64,000,000. Its gross revenues have increased from less than $1,000,000 a year to the huge sum of more than $13,000,000 annually. "Ten thousand miles of overhead Xmas Edition ngeles TOYLAND ON LOWER STREET FLOOR n. Now! Listen In WALKER'S RADIO PROGRAMS XX—XX—XX The Store Of The Friendly Christmas Spirit XX—XX—XX ER'S He wants every lit- ust loves to talk to the ER'S wires carry energy to the homes, factories and business establishments of the city. Forty-one district and industrial distributing stations are necessary for the operation of the system and more are to be constructed. "Although it has several times lowered its rates, which decreases were followed by similar decreases in the rates of the privately owned competing system in the city and by the system which supplies other communities of Southern California, at a saving of many millions of dollars a year to consumers, the Bureau's surplus earnings during the period of operation have amounted to more than $11,000,000. This money has been put back into the system to finance extensions and improvements, and to retire outstanding bonds. "During the time the Bureau has been so great that we have reached the limit of hydroelectric development on the aqueduct and are now forced to purchase power from a private corporation at a wholesale rate which is twice as great as the cost of developing our own power. "Los Angeles continues to grow and if its growth is to be aided and speeded by cheap power we must develop some additional source for such power. "There is but one logical, practical source—the Colorado River, which may be harnessed by the building of a high dam at Boulder Canyon." --- KANSAS GUILD FOR A GRAND FIELD TIME NO. 1193 Greetings From Hiram W. Johnson United States Senator From California Synopsis Of Talk By I Of Los An The first and primary object of all civilized government is the protection of womanhood, human life and wested rights. The primary difference between our form of governments, and an uncivilized government is the fact that the maintenance of law and order is the first duty of the American form of government. The outstanding problem of America today is her crime problem. An examination of the crime situation in America as compared with other civilized countries indicates that we are the most lawless civilized nation on earth. In 1922 Canada with her eleven million people had 54 murders; England, Scotland and Wales combined, but 63, and in the same year Ameri- The Kansas Club was organized May 17, 1927, in the banquet hall of the Y. M. C. A. Building, the following officers being elected: Thos. Glover of Wichita, Kansas; president; Mrs. King Braggs of Topeka, vice president; Miss Ruth Jordan of Newton, secretary; Mrs. Rosella M. Randolph of Minneapolis, asst. secretary; Mr. S. P. Johnson of Emporia, treasurer; Mr. C. Humigan, Sergeant at arms; Mr. J. B. Bass of Lieut. Gov. Buron Fitts geles, Calif. ca had 14,937. The crime problem in America today presents an actual state of armed war—a war between the honest, law-abiding, hard-work- good citizens on the one hand, and a bandit, malignant, hard-hearted class of citizenship whose only means of livelihood is that of under robbery and the other. The world war took 49,231 American lives and yet we have had over 95,000 American citizens murdered in the United States since the Armistice was signed. Undoubtedly the taxation problem is of outstanding importance to America today. Many governments in the history of the world have been destroyeed because of the lack of un- THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Senator J. W. McKinley Sends Greetings of the Season A constitution and By-laws was adopted having been prepared and reported by a committee consisting of Mr. S. P. Johnson, Mrs. Hunigan and Mr. J. B. Bass. The membership of the club consists of natives and persons of long residence of Kansas and has for its object the promotion and advancement of its members, socially educationally and commercially. derstanding of the burdens of taxation. Destructive or revolutionary action comes generally when this burden becomes unbearable with respect to a large part of the population. Therefore, when we recall that the world war cost a million dollars an hour, making eight billion seven hundred and sixty million dollars a year, yet in 1924 crime cost over ten billion dollars in America—nearly two billion more than the world war cost. Most people think of crime cost as a slight and incidental burden on the State and national revenues but is a drain on every man's purse, as certain and unavoidable under the circumstances. The cost of bread and shoes. In 1925 the crime cost in California alone was approximately seventy one millions of dollars and each citizen of California bears his proportionate share of that PETER H. HARRIS JOE PEDROTTI STATE SENATOR It is impossible in the short space of time to discuss the entire problem. It is not the aftermath of the world war. Since 1890 there has been a continuous widening, deepening tide of lawlessness in this country, sometimes momentarily receding to swell again into greater depth and intensity than ever before. The population of the United States has increased in the last ten years $14.9\%$ whereas the criminal population has increased $17\%$, and the crime of burglary has increased over $1200\%$. There are two outstanding primary reasons why this condition prevails in America today: first, crime is increasing in this country because criminals escaped from prisons; and second, reason for this is that our laws are so obsolete, worn-out, antiquated and costly that they encourage rather than discount are criminal activity. The two things The meetings are held bi-monthly the first and third Tuesdays at 8:30 P. M. in the Y. M. C. A. building. More than one hundred are enrolled as members and it is hoped to more than double this number by the time the second annual picnic is held July 4, 1928. that a criminal fears are first, a speedy trial, and secondly, exact justice. Crime today is one of the most highly and developed professions in America. It is a business and the armed criminal of today goes out to burglarize, rob and murder by force and he knows only one deterrent and that deterrent is the force of organized government. There has been too much mollycoddling of this one-third of one per cent of the population of this country. We must come to know that the professional criminal is an enemy to society and the sooner that he receives exact justice the sooner will be freed from his menace. There is a determined attempt now to modify and simplify our worn-out criminal laws. It is not our purpose to make the laws of California harsh- M. Lieut. Governor Buron Fitts er. It is our purpose to provide a system of laws for this state containing the elements of speed, certainty and finality. ized govet problem girl probi perience a The second deterrent against crime is found in the homes of the nation. it is the settled normal American home that is the first lying trench against crime. We have found as yet no substitute for the home in American life in the matter of the building of characters, the inspiration of patriotism, love of country and a faith in American institutions. It is the home in the first instance that must ward the desire for robbery and kindness, the home of the other deterrent is a system of law that will teach the youthful criminal that even for him dishonesty does not pay and that even so far as he is concerned there is a bigger and greater force in America—a force of organ- ron Fitts ized government. The whole crime problem is very largely a boy and girl problem. My eight years of experience as the Chief Deputy District Attorney of Los Angeles County has taught me that the killers and the most vicious bandits in America today are boys between sixteen and twenty-two years of age. Youth runs wild from the feeble authority of the home and State and tends to increase criminal population. No sane person harbors the delusion that a total abolition of crime from human society is probable, indeed it marked progress in that direction is to be made it will be possible to make a much less of many efforts in many different fields but at least there lies a hope for better things and a gradually changing attitude of thinking people toward the question of the treatment accored the delinquent and the criminal. A Number 29