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NEGRO PRESS SURVEY 1879 CALIFORNIA EAGLE 1928 Kills Man For Chastising His Family VOLUME 41 Kills Man For Chastising His Family Oscar Durbin, 5727 Boulder Street was attracted on last Tuesday night by the screens of his two children and on investigation found a man named Frank Bolden, who roamed in the same house, beating his wife and two small children. When Durbin attempted to protect his stamily, Bolden, it is said, attracted him with a knife. Durbin then gramped a large stick of wood standing close by an struck Bolden over the head, knocking him down, and reacting the same several times or so as Bolden gotose Bolden finally stayed down for the count. The police were called and they took Bolden to the receiving hospital where it was found he had a fractured skull and died on the table before the doctors could operate upon him. After due investigation of eye witnesses the police refused to place Durbin under arrest, being so conclusively a case of self-defense of the man and family. L. A. Forum's Emancipation Celebration Huge Success The Forum meeting on last Sunday in winter, put on a spiral program led by the 90th Anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation proclamation was a huge and magnificent success. Indeed the great crowd assembled was only used inducted as the very appropriate pregnae was unfolded and announced by Mrs. Lula Slaughter, Chairman of the program Committee of the Forum. The celebration was opened with a song and all joined in hearty accord to the familiar lines of "John Brown's Body Lies a Moundering in the Grave, but his Soul goes Marching on." The song was led by the Bibrow Trio and the matchless playing of the accuser, Mrs. A. C. Harris Bibrow lifted every soul to the heights of the occasion in all of its fulness. The famous document penned by the martyred Lincoln known as the Emancipation Proclamation, was read at this juncture by Titus Alexander. We mean to say it was read with the fullest expression and all could feel the import of the document to the highest degree. Several other patriotic songs were rendered by the Bibrow Trio and answering several encore thereto amongst the rage Never Touched the Ground" achieved the greatest enthusiasm. Ms. J. H. B. Taylor or Topika, Hans in his grand and noble voice then recited "Sheridan Twenty Miles Away." He received a great hand and indeed his fort was a worthy contribution to the day's program. MRS. C. A. BASS SPEAKER OF DAY At this juncture, Mrs. Slaughter, in few well-chosen remarks, introduced the speaker of the day who had been chosen to deliver the Emancipation Day address in the person of the Managing Editor of this paper, Mrs. C. A. Bass. For a period of 50 minutes the speaker held her audience spell-bound by her forceful and eloquent logic which she had assembled for the occasion, and at the conclusion of her address she received an ovation, the applause lasting for quite a long period of time. The feeling was general by all present that the huge success of the day would go a long way toward going forward in this community for the year 1928 with a determination to accomplish the things worth while by working in unison all along the line of effort. Annual Survey Of The Associated Negro Press--1927 The silent flight of Time brings the world, and Colored America, to the sounding of taps for another year. Year after year the measure of progress is made. Passing years mount up like an engle in its flight, and by this reckoning with events, this taking stock, we have the chance to see our selves as others see us. And this is well. We have the chance, likewise, to turn the searchlight of inquiry on our pathway, on ourselves, moreover, and find our location—whether we have moved forward or backwood, or are merely passing the years in "comedy, godday, God send Sunday" fashion. In many directions Colored America has made marked progress this year, in some few directions there has been marking time, there have been some backward steps, but for one back step there have been five forward; hence, we are still marching on even though, in the largest sense, we are not yet ahead of the game. A DANGEROUS TREND ECONOMI CALYL AND POLITICALLY • There is a grave and dangerous trend in American life towards Colored America, and the results are in a wide increase of scheming for living, which, if not checked, will result in economic disaster for the race. While in very small minority group of whites in comparison with the whole, are showing an increased and sympathetic interest in the welfare and development of Colored America, the Ku Klux Klan idea, race superiority thought, and "keep the Negro down and out" program has obtained such a hold in thought that the race suffers. The group that pushes the backward idea is not much larger than the group that favors justice, but it is far more aggressive. There are millions of American whites who have little or no concern about the Negro problems because they have not reached them; and, there are millions within the Negro group who are ignorant or indifferent to our condition and human progress. The ignorant are, for the most part, uneducated; the indifferent are, for the most part, influenced by sophistication or disgust or a self-sufficient haughtiness. There has been a decided letting up in opening doors of opportunities in the industrial field, and politically, there has been an increase of white agony. These sorry situations from the whiteside have caused thousands of Negroes in cities like New York and Chicago, and other cities, to increase their income by their wits in playing "numbers". policy, other forms of gambling, selling, bootleg liquor, and resorting to immoral practices of various forms to meet the rent, buy food and clothing. This percentage may not be equal to twenty, but too large; it may be equalled by the whites, but not in such an intensified manner as Colored America is today passing through. The Associated Negro Press Annual Survey is not for the purpose of sounding negative notes of alarms, but the trend of the times is such, in the respects mentioned, that we would be derelict in our duty to ignore it. That there may a general awakening to this stage of affairs is our fond hope and trust. THE FIELD OF BUSINESS The year has been one of progress in the field of business. There is a growth or better understanding. There is a fine and growing spirit of national concern in business. While we yet have few nationalized businesses, we have made fine headway in nationalized concern. Colgate American busi- LOS ANGELES, CALIF., FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1928 COLORED FLOOD COMMISSION REPORTS TO RED CROSS FLAYS BAD CONDITIONS GIVES CREDIT FOR GOOD CONDITIONS Washington, D. C., Jan. 3.—Special Staff Correspondent for the Associated Negro Press—Meeting at the National Red Cross Headquarters here on Monday, after a comprehensive survey of the Mississippi Valley flood district in which they checked up on the efforts which have been made to succeor and rehabilitate the refugees in the stricken territory, the Colored Advisory Flood Commission in a report to Secretary Herbert Hoover and Vice-Chairman James L. Fleser of the Red Corps, urged the appointment of additional colored relief workers, investigation of numerous districts, in which they found inequalities in the dispensing of supplies, the speeding up of the program of building and repair so as to house more comfortably those with inadequate quarters as well as the complete divorce of plantation supervision over relief, in order to give in as great a degree as possible "a new start in life to the great army of tenant farmers and their families." LANDLORDS BENEFIT INSTEAD OF TENANTS Only the remarkably mild weather which has existed in the district, tempering the effect of insufficient housing, together with the long growing season thereby made possible, enabling most sections to grow some sort of short crop, have prevented acute and wide spread suffering according to the reports presented by members of the commission who had in their long excursions into the delta lowlands viewed at first hand, the damage done and the misery, want, and distress existent. The Commission pointed out that notwithstanding specific printed instructions from the national Red Cross that flood relief was to go directly to tenants and share crops and not to landlords through the eration of the plan by local officials, that condition frequently did obtain. The report requested any further distribution through landlords or communities as often resulting in charges being made for supplies provided as relief and as affording an opportunity for perpetuating the plantation system. Definite instances where people living under a half peonage order were fearful of revealing conditions were reported. Secret investigations of certain territories with which the commission was dissatisfied were urged. ness, though of local men and success, is interested spiritually, and sometimes financially, in that of the other fellow in other cities and far away sections of the country. This is a helpful and hopeful sign. Personal acquaintance and concern make possible a combination of ideas and purpose, in increase of general business and more places of employment for our boys and girls—a very necessary concern at all times. In many sections of the country there has been a noticeable increase in wholesale dealings and there have been additional wholesale merchandizing venues, especially in farm products in the South. This same combination of capital and effort will yield increased profits in other lines. North as well as South. America, though often referred to as a more group in terms of more and more recognize the fact that, while America is today, more than ever, accepting us as a compete group, and they are directing their wisdom, forces, and money in the channels of real competition. Song of it is friendly some insinuations. (Continued on Page Five) MORRIS MISS MILLS point the people a location of their stage of all expassed to the city response welles will stage Lincoln Thea be a midnight part on this attribute to this tory for a race to the fund w late stage qu charge to hand 1. Orpheum Circ entier, Mgr, Lil theatre; Sam (Bil california Eagle; or, New Age-Disp the following ' ntages, Loew's St Right to the forefront the people of the far West are not slothful in the demonstration of their appreciation for one of the brightest stars of the stage of all times, in the person of Florence Mills, recently passed to the great beyond, but whose memory will never die. Going in with a hearty response to the movement which is nation-wide, Los Angeles will stage a monster All Star entertainment at the New Lincoln Theatre on Monday evening, January 16th. It will be a midnight show and actors galore have volunteered to take part on this big occasion. It will be your opportunity to pay tribute to this great representative who has made fame and history for a race. The committee in charge to handle this fund are as follows: Bill (Bojangles) Robinson, Orpheum Circuit; Doc Straine, Producer at Lincoln Theatre; Curtis Carpentier, Mgr., Lincoln Theatre; Curtis Mosby, Orchestra Leader, Lincoln Theatre; Sam (Bilo) Russell, Comedian, Lincoln Theatre; J. B. Bass, Editor California Eagle; Fred Williams, Editor Pacific Defender; Fred Roberts, Editor, New Age-Dispatch. Big time acts from the following Theatres and night clubs will positively appear: Orpheum, Hill Street Pantages, Loew's State, Metropolitan, West Coast Circuit, Colton Club. RED CROSS POLICY OKAYED It was admitted that the policies laid down by the National Red Cross were "wholly just and fair", but the Commission declared, in many places the local county officials entrusted with carrying out the plans for relief had misinterpreted the program of the national organization, administering it so as to benefit the plantation owners and keep colored tenants subservient to their overlords. Figures and testimony were cited t oshow the dir --- need of feeding those who were needy during the winter season until they could start a new crop and of providing quarters where the building program had been delayed. Secretary Hoover, Mr. Fieser, and the other Red Cross officials present startled at some of the facts presented, were outspoken in their condemnation of any subversion of the national program, promising to investigate vigorously. (Continued on page 9) WHY MARCUS GARVEY FAILED BY DRUSILLA DUNEJE HOUSTON (For The Associated Negro Press) We have said that we believed that the conception, AFF. CA FOR THE AFR. DRUSILLA, is a great on and that man himself prompted by race love-but he fails where many other. Negro organizations fall in emphasizing pump and display by the flanking of banners. BEFORE instead of aff. concord, the banners of aff. concord are likely to attract to organizations the less constructive characters of a class or race. The more intelligent cannot see the sense in parading except in commemoration of past achievement. We have no such background. In African, the inhabitants are given to contemptuous display but they have a better right to it for their pageant commemorate the wonderful achievements of African Cushite days. They are the original or many of the celebrations of western Europe, carved northward by primitive African migrations. They have a right to these parades for they are the dancers of a race that founded an ancient empire that covered three continents. And instead for the same reasons, the world today are executing these ancient sites of civilization and unruthing marvelous lands. (See Wonderful Ethiopians, VcL, L) (Continued on Page Six) Urban League Conference Celebrates Emancipation Day Urban League Conference Celebrates Emancipation Day The Urban League of which Mrs. Katherine Barr is the very efficient secretary, held forth in a great conference on last Monday evening at historic sash and Towne Avenue A. M. E. Church. A goodly number turned out to take part and to hear the very appropriate program for the occasion. The large auditorium of the big church was fairly full and the great address delivered by Dr. A. A. Shaw will for a long time be food for thought by all who heard him on this occasion. Others who made brief remarks were: Mrs. C. A. Bass, Wallace Clark, Charles S. Bldgott, Wm. Nickerson, Jr., Hon. F. M. Roberts. Mrs. Barr spoke at length in giving a resume of the great work accomplished by the League and gave a deal of information which the public has heretofore been in ignorance of, especially so as to the service being rendered right here at home by this organization. Consulello Bright read the Enemination Proclamation and we want to emphasize the fact that she read it as it was written, with full force and faultless expression. The choir under the direction of Prof Elmer Bartlett furnished several selections. The Golden State insurance Company Quartette made a distinct hit in its renditions. John Fowler, aide to Mrs. Barr, acted as Master of Ceremonies and filled the position in a highly creditable manner. Mr. Fowler ran the program off like clock work and contrary to the custom usually assumed by persons chosen to fill this position, he did not choose to do all the speaking himself, but did see to it that the other occupied their allotted time and no more. It was a great meeting and the Urban League is to be commended for coming forth and presenting its cause to the people. By: C. A. B. Newspapers say Negroes take Emancipation lightly. One of the metropolitan newspapers of the week said that just as in the case of the American Emancipation of the Negroes, all the Negroes of the Sierra Leone protectorate are free in body only. It goes on further to state that through the activity of Lady Simon, wife of Sir John Simon, British Liberal state-smn. on January 1, 1928, nearly 250,000 domestic slaves were delivered from bencage by decree and today are on a basis of political equality with their former masters. Dr. W. C. Durant, while addressing the Ebell Club a few days ago on "The Ten Greatest Thinkers", named as one of them Cont clas. Because, said the Dr., "Never has one man so molded a people in his own image as Conclusions molded China." It is said that when asked how to taid the kingdom of China of criminals, his answer was "Be Just", and this was the philosophy of the life of Conclusions. America is producing a new school of criminals and possibly the underlying reason to, this, is due to the fact that our great and glorious republic has refused to "Be Just" to the Negro. On New Year's Day President and Mrs. Coolidge with the official family received and shook hand with the people, and in describing the scene, inolding the great trains of people in a long line that stretched out across the whole day! one Washington correspondent said, that long towards the tail end of the line there was a tiny pickinaminy in a sailor's suit with his mother and a group of young girls who stamped their feet and swung their arms to keep warm. Well, it matters not if he is scorned and buffeted about the Negro in the everyday. He doesn't always take his Sunday culture out on Monday, but he gets there just the same. Who knows, Mr. Correspondent, some day when your back is bent, your footsteps slow and feeble this same little black pickinaminy, who furnishes the humorous side of your word picture may save the day for his Uncle Sam. The chasm between youth and old age of the present day is too great. There is no new highway to success. Today we tread the same paths our fathers trod yesterday—and in order that we may know something about the pittfalls over which they have already come we must have the immediate contact. Even though he realizes that he cannot turn his step backwards, he is constantly reviewing the past. He reads of Heaven where the good minister tells him he shall go when he leaves here—in his subconscious mind he knows that just where and what Heaven is he knows not. He only knows that the power we call God is good, and as he gazes up at the rustic mountains and dawn at the blue sea, and there at his feet sees and smells sweet flowers blooming, he cries out surely Heaven, at the end of life's trail, must be more beautiful and restful than even this. But then even though he visualizes in this fashion he never loses sight, of the territory over which he has come and his association with you "flaming youth" would be worthwhile if you count in your stamped down life stop long enough to listen. In our group in Los Angeles we boast of a goodly number of promising young women and men. The feature section of our great Holiday Edition was edited by Mrs. Fay Jackson Robinson, one of the literary lights of this promising set. (Continued on Page Six) CHURCH NEWS --- INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF TWELVE KNIGHTS and DAUGHTERS of TABOR To the Chief Arcanum, Officers and Members of Cala Lily Arcanum, No. 1, International Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, GREETINGS: More than eighteen hundred years have passed into history since the Star of Bethleham 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 have 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 have transpired since that day and time. The people of the world instead of having peace and good will for all mankind, have had wars, pestilence 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 our 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 California-Arizona jurisdiction of the International Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, take this method of bringing to the temples and tabernacles of the jurisdiction this greeting of love, hoping that in your heart of hearts, that you fully realize the importance of Christmas time and of the importance of trying to do all the good we can in helping to spread joy and happiness to those who are less fortunate than we are, by carrying a ray of sunshine and a smile, by giving gifts of charity where we know charity is most needed, and by having a cheering word of greeting to those whom we meet on our way. We can, if we try, make someone happy and at the same time, make a great name for the Order we represent. Let's clear the darkened windows of our hearts and let the sunshine of the Christ Child illuminate our very being t the extent that we can rejoice and say with the Angelic Chorus, Glory be to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will toward all mankind, and cause this Christ Child spirit to so spread among the members of the temples and tabernacles until each can catch the great vision of the founders of this great Order and go forth in their name in the New Year that is nearing our doors and make the Order what it should be, by bringing in those who are on the outside, and by stirring new life in those who are in our midst. I wish each member of the temples and tabernacles, through their presiding officers who represent this past and present officers arcanum, a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Very fraternally and faithfully yours for success. THOMAS B. NORMAN, Chief Grand Mentor ```markdown ``` CHURCH BIG REVIVAL IN FULL SWING AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH AT EIGHTH AND TOWNE SERVICES BEING CONDUCTED BY REV. U. S. ROBINSON, OF VANCOUVER, BRITIST COLUMBIA Beginning with a watch meeting which lasted all night on last Saturday night, The First A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. W. D. Miller, D. D., is pastor, launched a big revival meeting. The meetings are continuing with increasing interest and will continue until January 15th, with services each night except Saturday, and three services on Sunday. Rev. U. S. Robinson, the prominent young evangelist of Vancouver, B.C. is conducting the services, and his efforts are meeting with success from the start. The sermons are both inspiring and interesting. He is logical and eloquent as a preacher, pleasing and forceful as an orator, and delivers his messages with a zeal born of a spirit-filled soul. Sunday morning at six o'clock there will be prayer services at the church, at eleven o'clock sermon from subject "Lest We Forget. Sunday night subjects. "As the Lagle Stirreach up Her Nest." Some other subjects for the week. "Prodigal Parents." "The Man of Gold." "The Devil as a Teacher." "The Judgment," etc. The services will close with a Lecture-Sermon from the subject "Keep timing Along." All ministers and their congregations are continually invited to attend these services. WESLEY CHAPEL NEWS Sunday's Communion service was the largest in the history of the church. The Pastor's morning sermon was said by many to have been the greatest he has delivered during his long pastorate here. Wesley is specializing in the evening services. Our Orchestra of fourteen pieces begins playing at seven o'clock. One of the attractive features of the evening service is the Gospel Song service with the song being thrown on the screen while the people sing. The pastor's evening sermon is always short but intensely evangelistic. Hear the pastor's morning sermon this Sunday on "in what Grade are You i n the School of Christ?" His evening sermon subject will be on "Entrance into The Kingdom." As an extra Special at the Evening service Prof. Wilkins will play several selections among which will be "The Storm." The playing of our great Orchestra and the Gospel Song services are regular features of the services. Wesley boasts of the greatest Evening Service in the city. 'home and judge for yourself. INTERNATIONAL ORC KNIGHTS and D ```markdown ``` If You Fail To Read--THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE--You May Never Know It Happened REV, I. ALBERT MOORE, PASTOR FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, PICO AND PALOMA STS. GIVES 8 REASONS WHY PEOPLE SHOULD GO TO CHURCH 1. Because the church is the mightiest agency on earth for the realization of human pro P. R. S. 2. The church is the efficient advocate and ally of every great reform of our day. 3. The church stands for the highest thinking and sacrificial doing. 4. The church presents the noblest ideals of wife and points the way to the reservation. 5. The church is Rev. I. Albert their realization. Moore 5. The church is the supreme character making institution in the world, and the only organization indeed that they is doing business, exclusively for God. 6. The church is the avenue through which men and women walk up the heights to God. 7. Without the church, yourself, the community and the notion would soon lapse into barbarian. S. As an advocate of civic and social righteousness the church does more than all other organizations and institutions combined to make crime difficult and virulent easy. You will receive the above mentioned ed benefits at the First A. M. E. Zion Church, Plea and Paloma Sts. Good singing, inspiring preaching, a warm fellowship and a comfortable church every Sunday. LOS ANGELES CHURCH DEVASTATED BY FIRE Fire of undetermined origin totally destroyed Ward Chapel A. M. E Church, 1252 East. 15th St. Tuesday morning, January 3rd. 1928 about 3:30 A.M. Practically destroying the parsonage adjoining it and several other houses both East and West causing approximately $25,000 damage with a very small amount of insurance to cover this great loss. The entire membership, pastor and Presiding Elder, and Bishop, appeal to the citizenry of Los Angeles to help us replace this loss at once. We wish to announce that we will hold services in the little new church located at 1432 East 25th, one block West of our present location, beginning Sunday morning, January 8th, 1928, at 11 A. M. Sunday School. School, 9:30. Parents please see to it that the children come to the right place. We appeal to one and all for immediate help and co-operation. Fraternally yours, in the bonds of fellowship. A. E. LILES, B. D., Pastor J. H. WILSON, D. D. Presiding Elder H. B. PARKS, D. D. Presiding Bishop December 19th. 1927 SUNDAY RALLY DAY AT ZION CHURCH Sunday, January 8, will be Rally Day at the new 2nd A. M. E. Zion Church, 1201 E. 42nd stret. Special services will be conducted by the Rev. M. B., R. Guy at 3 P. M. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the Junior Choir. Rev. Miss Veola Brown Pastor, invites and extends a hearty welcome to all. Federated Club News Federated Club News MARY E. REED I am glad to head the club news column, beginning the New Year with greetings from our State President, Mrs. Esther Jones Lee. The Kensington Art Club met with Mrs. Josie Llewellyn on 40th St. A most interesting paper, "Our City School Teachers," was read by Mrs. Katy Graham. At Xmas several baskets were sent to the needy and shut-ins. Reciprocity meeting will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church, Pasadena, Thursday, January 19th. Board meeting at 10 o'clock and Reciprocity and program beginning at 1:30 P. M. All clubs will send delegates. The City Federation will meet Thursday, January 12th at Sojourner Truth Home, 10:30 A. M. to 3:00 P. M. All clubs are expected. Rev. H. A. Wells, Presiding Elder of the Albuquerque District who recently accompanied Mrs. Wells to Los Angeles who is to live with their daughter, Mrs. Newman and their son Wallace, who is attending the University of Southern California, will not remove his headquarters from Tucson, Arizona. Rev. Wells says that while he is pleased to have his family live in Los Angeles and that he will look forward to frequent visits to his family with eagerness, but says there is no climate like the climate of Tucson. My headquarters, said Rev. Wells, is in my Presiding Elder District; Los Angeles fs the headquarters of the Rev. J. H. Wilson, who is the Presiding Elder of the Los Angeles District of the A. M. E. Church. MICE AND MEN BY ALGERNON B. JACKSON, M. D (For The Associated Negro Press) It does an individual no good—and no particular harm, either apparently —to be the descendant of ten generations of hard-drinking ancestors who could "hold their liquor". At least, this is the case if what is true of mice is true also of men. Results of rese- archs on the grand children of ten mice were found to be equally ado- rals, conducted at Washington Uni- versity in St. Louis by Professor Frank B. Hanson and Florence Keys, indicate that these animals have no better "heads" for liquor than have other rats whose ancestors have all been rodents of strictest probity and sobriety. The experimenters tested their animals in groups of ten, five being descendants, of rats which for ten generations had been made drunk very frequently by subjecting them to tumes of evaporated alcohol, and five of the descendants of ancestors that had never known the drug. They caged the whole ten in a tight box with a plate glass front, soaked the air in it with alcoholic fumes, and timed the animals as they became intoxicated and keeled over. They repeated the experiments on successive days, to see how fast the rats built up a resistance to the dizzying vapors. They used six different groups of ten rats, each of the same weight and sex. When they came to check up their results, they found that the descendants of the drunken rats had no better resistance to alcohol when they first encountered it than had the offspring of the sober ancestry, and that there was no significant difference, either in the rate at which the two groups built up their resistance on subsequent enforced sprees. In fact, if anything, the sober-ancestored group built up resistance a shade faster than did their companions, but the experimenters do not feel that the difference was great enough to justify any definite conclusion. The most significant fact about the negative results they obtained constitute another case in which a character or ability acquired by the parents was not inherited by their offspring—a point which has long been a subject of perennial dispute among students of evolution. LOS ANGGELES BUSINESS MEN LAUNCH HUGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Headed by William Nikkerson, Jr., a syndicate of Los Angeles business men have organized the Pyramid Cooperative Business Association, a large scale business enterprise which has secured power from the corporation authorities of the State to conduct a general merchandizing business along all lines including drug stores and clothing stores. It is said that the resources of the newly organized company will be very large, and that the organizers have planned a type of business enterprise with such safe guards for investors that there is likely to be little or no trouble in securing a sufficient number of investors to raise the required amount of capital to start business on a large scale. The recent impetus which has been noticeable within recent months among the Negro population of Los Angeles along business lines seems to be reflected in this latest enter into the economic realization that economic freedom is after all the basis of all freedom, and that the only STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND JURISDICTION EASTERN STAR, QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, AND AMARANTH ROSTER OF OFFICERS --- SACRIFICE BARGAINS NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY INVESTMENTS ARE GOOD Five-room Home on West Side. Good condition. Price $6500.00; $1500.00 down and terms to suit your convenience. 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For Further Information Either phone or stop in the East Side Realty Company way to secure economic freedom and independence is to accumulate, and to use the wealth of our group in a furtherance of our economic interest. A bright future seems to be in store for the Pyramid Cooperative Business Association. The legal incidentals to the launching of this newest and greatest business enterprise among our group was efficiently and ably conducted by Attorney Curtic C. Taylor with offices at 1400 Central Avenue. INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF TWELVE, KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS TABOR Los Angeles District Twelve local bodies met in joint session and installed their newly elected 1928 officials and were honored with the presence of some of their distinguished officers of California and Arizona Jurisdiction in the persons of Sir T. B. Norman, C. G. M., and Daughter Knight, C. G. H. P. of K. & D. of T. Upon request of the C. G. M., Sis W. Walker passed C. M. and D. G. M. and I. D. G. M. officiated as Master of Ceremonies personally introducing Sis Norman and Daughter Knight to the local bodies. After the installation the Twelve local bodies served their officers and friends with refreshments and everyone enjoyed themselves very much. We are all looking forward into the New Year hoping that everyone will do their part. Happy New Year to your new members. Respectfully. Sir. T. B. NORMAN, C. G. M. Sir. W. L. MARTIN, Chm. Sir. S. M. BEANE, C. G. S. Sir. W. WALKER, Reporter. GOLDEN STATE GRAND CHA for STATE OF CALIFORNIA EASTERN STAR, QUE AND AMARANTH RO G. W. Patron, S. M. Beane G. W. Matron, Mrs. A. J. Houston G. A. Patron, C. E. A. Bronson G. A. Matron, Mrs. Justina Ross G. Conductress, Mrs. Roxie Martin G. A. Conductress, Mrs. Pauline Duppe G. Secretry, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrell G. Treasurer, Mrs. Sadi L. Alexander G. Lecturer, Mrs. Mae Sebree G. Oratress, Mrs. Trene Hinds G. Sec'y, Relief, Mrs. Ada Barnes G. Treas, Relief, Mrs. Gusta Johnson Grand Adah, Mrs. Malah Grand Euth, Mrs. Hazel Owens Grand Esther, Mrs. Kate Lewis Grand Martha, Mrs. Jessie T. Johnson Grand Electa, Mrs. Artele Hall Grand Chaplain, Mr. N. P. Greggs Grand Warder, Mrs. Gertrude Brown Grand Sentiril, Mr. Benj. Threats Grand Marshall, Mr. William Brown. SAC FRATERNITIES MECCA TEMPLE NO. 1, A. I. A. O. M. M. SHRINE Meets 3nd and 4th Monday nights each month. W. E. PAYNE, Potentate, 626 East 24th St. Humboldt 6549-1 D. E. TAYLOR, Recorder, 1431 East 2nd St. Humboldt 3862 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER G. E. S. Bacon, Attorney and Administrator G. E. S. Bacon, B. I. Pyrell, 518 Chemistry St. San Francisco, G. W. Matron, M. Almire J. Henton, 1729 Forest St. Bakerfield, G. A Patron, M. S. M. Beane, 1920 Nami Willing Angles, 1984-1985, Willie Wall St. Angles, 1984-1985, 218 St. Los Angeles, G. Tress urer, Mrs. S. L. Alexander, 1414 E. 48th Place Los Angeles, G. Secretary, M. Frances Cherry, M. San Francisco, G. Conductress, M. Melongas Long, 186 Walm St. Wordkind, G. A. Conductress, Mrs. Roxi M. Martin, 2421 Hunter St. Los Angeles J. Lecturer, M. Secretary of Relief Department Mrs. Ada R. Barnes, 1338 E. 27th St. Los Angles, Treasurer of Relief Department, Mr. Guda Johnson, 1117 E. St. Marvella DIRECTORY OF HOUSEHOLD OF 2000 G. E. S. Bacon, M. Almire RUTH N. 3309, G. U. O. of F. F. Meet! First and Third Thursday of each month at 2 P. M. at Odd Felows Hall, 8th and Walls Sts. Mrs. Lucinda Boss, M. N. G., 703. Lanewood Ave. Phone Granite 9152. Mrs. A. E. Seldon, W. R., 1884 E 16th St. Phone Atlantic 9552. Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 2 P. M., at Mason ie Temple, 1209 Central avenue. MRS. MATTIE McCORKLE, W. P. 241 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia Phone: Blue 771 *MRS. KATIE GWYNN. W. Secy. 5401 Holmes DEIaware 896 1552 East 52nd Street, Los Ang Septem form you that after being under the care or accident, I am able and ready to re This letter is to inform you that after being under the care of a physician, as a result of a street car accident, I am able and ready to resume my piano class again THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD lous teacher. If you are thinking of offering you to send him to me. Assuring you that I will give your Respectful MRS. B. TERMS: 75 Cents at my Studio; $1.00 BUYING RE FOR HOME, are thinking of giving your child piano will give your child the best of training Respectfully yours, MRS. BELLE O'NEAL, 1552 E. 52nd; P y Studio; $1.00 at Your Home. G REAL ESTATE HOME, OR PROFIT tious teacher. If you are thinking of giving your child piano lessons, I ask you to send him to me. Assuring you that I will give your child the best of training. I am. Respectfully yours. --- BUYING REAL ESTATE FOR HOME, OR PROFIT Xr____XX____X Requires careful analysis have been dealing in Los A eight years, have studied var experience, analysis and visit careful analysis, knowledge and knowing in Los Angeles property for the studied values during this time analysis and vision have made large cordially invite the investor to lea that home, or income property. WILLIAM H. GAMBLE Fire Insurance, Notar Requires careful analysis, knowledge and vision. I have been dealing in Los Angeles property for the past eight years, have studied values during this time and my experience, analysis and vision have made large profits for my clients. I cordially invite the investor to let me assist him in locating that home, or income property. Refinancing, Fire Insurance, Notary Public E GAIN INVESTMENTS ARE O ce $6500.00; $1500.00 will handle, monthly pay 47th Place. Easy terma moderate down payment red Dollars down and be Close in. For a good neighborhood and a good $300.00 down and $30.0 e $11,000.00; $2000.00. stop in the— Compa INVESTMENTS ARE GOOD O. L. BANKS METROPOLITAN Friday, January 6, 1928 52nd Street, Los Angeles, Calif. September 24, 1927. being under the care of a physician, able and ready to resume my piano class again. As you no doubt know, I have been teaching the piano in Los Angeles for ten years. During this time, my pupils, and recitals, that I have given, have received the highest commendation. It is my intention to give my pupils the full benefit of my experience and training. I shall continue to have regular public and private recitals. My method of teaching will enable young or old to learn thoroughly and rapidly. Those who know me, know I am a conscien- having your child piano lessons, I ask child the best of training, I am, yours, MILE O'NEAL, 1552 E. 52nd; Phone, AX. 1773. At Your Home. REAL ESTATE FOR PROFIT knowledge and vision. I geles property for the past times during this time and my have made large profits for the investor to let me assist income property. I. GAMBLE Insurance, Notary Public 1110 East Washington INS ENTS ARE GOOD 00; $1500.00 down monthly payments e. Easy terms. down payment and s down and balance For a good invest- ood and a good buy. own and $30.00 per 00; $2000.00. Bal- mpany MERPOLITAN 0647 Social Intelligence Heard or Seen in Passing Friday, January 6, 1928 Soci Int The Poppy Girl's Club met at the residence of Mrs. Ernes: Ellis 4024 Zamora St. Wednesday, Dec. 25th. The color scheme was carried out in Xmas colors of red and green. A delicious luncheon was served, after which whist was played. Mrs. Scott won first prize. Mrs. Everette, second and the consolation. Mrs. Curtiss. Our visitors for the evening were Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Mc Quire. All departed declaring Mrs Ellis a wonderful hostes. The Pal O' Mine Social Art Club entertained a number of its many friends at a unique dancing party at the playground hall, Slaunson and Fortuna St. Friday. December 30, 1927. Behind all to their social year of 1927, the evening was carried out with an impromptu gathering of members and a few friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Lee. Following the party, a delightful evening was spent by all. The personnel of the club at the beginning of the year 1928 is as follows: Mabell Cleveland, Pres.; Elsie Houston, Vice-Pres.; Nora Lear, Secy; Oteka Trice, Treas.; Florence Wilson, Assist, Secy.; Blanche Mc Kee, Bus, Mgr.; Gladys Albritton, Critic; Velma Lee, Reporter, Members; Essche McNeely; Louise Crouch; Phetta Shields; Frances Reeves; Edith Dell; Myrtle Wallace; Leslie Middleton. Mrs. Roberta Woods of 1274 E. 49th street spread covers for twenty guests on Xmas day and served a very elaborate Xmas Dinner; everything in season and plenty of it. The home was beautifully decorated and every one had a lovely time all the evening. All wished Mr. and Mrs. Woods a very Merry Xmas and many of them. Also a Happy and Prosperous New Year for 1928. Mrs. Dewey D. Davidson, popular young woman of Los Angeles society, received a nice sum for her first short story, the title of which is "Making Life Count." Through the efforts of her brother, Mr. Curtis Nero, her story was sold to Mr. F. B. Kahn, local scenario writer. This popular young woman, who is a student of the McDonald Beauty Culture College says, writing is a much harder job than the lifting of the face or the curling of the hair. Mr. Kahn in commenting said that the story was quite an achievement for Mrs. Davidson. FATHER OF PROMINENT ANGELENO PASSES The sad news or the passing of Mr. Addison Lewis, father of Mrs. Walter L. Gordon, prominent real estate dealer of the city, reached the city this past Wednesday morning, Mr. Lewis died December 22nd, at New Orleans, La. The deceased leaves besides his widow, 4 children and 10 grandchildren. In her bereavement Mrs. Gordon has the sympathy of her many friends. GIVES NEW YEAD'S DINNER Miss Ireida Hayman and Miss Ruth Boyd were joint hostesses at a delightful New Year's dinner given at 846 East 33rd Street. Those present were Misses Desertee Berkely, Liatella Robinson, Washing ton, Bates, C. Boyd, and Mrs. E. Boyd Messrs. Roht, Berkely, W. Perkins, L, Jones, Thompson, G. Nuben, E. Boyd R. Besley. The dinner was enjoyed by all. PARAMOUNT CLUB ENTERTAIN The Paramount Club girls enter tained their husbands with a Christ mas dinner, Thursday evening, December 29th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs Henry Brown. Everone really enjoyed the dinner because it was cooked by the girls After the dinner Christmas gifts were given out to each one and some very lovely ones were received. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. H Moor, Mr. and Mrs. E. Broady, Mr. and Mrs. Broussard, Mr. and Mrs Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. B. Irvine, Mr. and Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Hilda Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Murry, Prof. and Mrs. A Prince, Mrs. Verna Lewis and Dr. W. P. Humphrey. PARRISH HOME SCENE O BEAUTIFUL SOCIAL EVENT The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Parrish, 1067 Morton Street, Pasadena, was a scene of exquisite loveliness, Christmas evening, honoring Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, Mrs. Eva Fisher and Mrs. T. Hopson of Chicago, Ill. The decorations carrying out the Christmas colors were beautiful and artistically arranged by Mrs. S. B. Strickland. Covers were layed for 40 guests. A most delicious appetizing 8-course dinner was served. A spirit of appreciation, gladness and cheer, harmoniously evailed throughout the evening. We waited for the most time greetings with a touch of modern decorations. A retrospective view of the good old time receptions. Mrs. Parrish is an ideal hostess. The following persons assisted in making the evening spent one that will not soon be erased from memory. Mrs. A. Horn; Miss Susie Riley; Mrs. Mary Morris; Mrs. Mozelle Moore; Mrs. Bille Buchanan; Miss Lucile Johnson; ```markdown ``` If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened Mr. & Mrs. Spences Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Gibson, and Mr. Chester Hyrd. Mrs. Parrish was the recipient of many lovely presents. HOLIDAY EVENT HOLIDAY EVENT The palatial residence of Miss Alice Cruickshank, 363 N. Vernon Ave., Pasadena, again opened its doors with the same sweet hospitality spirit greeted many friends with a cheer and a smile and a cordial welcome to come and dine of the bountiful repast that sbs had so carefully and will prepared for the 55 invited Christmas guests. The echo of Christmas chimes rang out through the house, a sign that St. Nicholas had called and left a greeting for all. In the center of the North living room, stood the Christmas tree decorated with Christmas tinsels and aglow with lighted candles and loaded down with good things that "Santa" said they should have; a beautiful sight to behold. After the last of what lovely dinner, Mrs. B. Strickland who chances to always be the mistress of ceremony at each of these occasions, very gracefully and pleasingly announced what Santa Claus had left the tree for the last course. The charming little Miss Susie Riley distributed all presents. Miss Cruickshank receiving many lovely gifts. Old Santa had determined that the men present would walk more sweetly through the coming year, than they did in the past, so their steps were ordered and sweetened with a candy walking stick. The women were presented with beautiful Christmas basket filled with figs, mixed candies and popcorn. Appropriate and humorous addresses were made by Dr. Miller the pastor of 8th and Towne Ave. Church, Los Angeles and Dr. W. D. Carter, pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church, Pasadena each representing his respective place. Each address brought forth much applause. A motion prevailed by Dr. Miller and Dr. Carter that a rising vote of thanks and appreciation be extended the hostess for her most pleasant and enjoyable eventide reception. SPEND EVENING WITH THE JONES Mrs. C. A. Bass of the calf, Eagle was guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Jones of East 52nd St., last Friday evening. Mr. Adolphus Jones, Jr., tuned in on a timely radio program. Delicious refreshments were served and a most enjoyable evening spent. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are among Los Angeles' pioneer citizens and represent that genial parcel of our community citizenship. ENTERTAINED AT DINNER On last Sunday, Mr. John E. Prowd, Business Manager of the California Eagle, had the pleasure of being the guest at dinner of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Littlejohn of 4960 Wadsworth, to meet their house-guests, Mrs. M. E. Martin and Mrs. Alice Collie Henderson, both of Florida, who are giving Southern California the pleasure of their company for a few months. Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn are seeing to it that their house-guests view the beauties of California and in keeping them with them on Tuesday morning to visit Imperial Valley, San Diego the ranches of the Lower California Development Co. in Mexico and Ensenada, Lower California. The party plans to be a week, returning about the 8th or 9th of this month. POLITE SOCIAL AFFAIR Among the many socia 1 affairs which are being given to entertain Los Angeles' eminent visitors was a delightful dinner at which Mrs. J. H. Stevens entertained in honor of Mrs. W. M. Martin of St Augustine, Fla.; Mrs. Alice Collie Henderson of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Mrs. B. Austin of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Littlejohn, host and hostess to the visitors were the others present. The dinner was given at the well-appointed home of Mr. and Mrs. Stevens at 1271 E. Washington Blvd. A most delightful dinner was served in Mrs. Stevens' own gracious way, and the guest were all tightly pleased. Immediately after this pair Mrs. Austin, who is Mrs. Littlejohn's sister, left for New York, taking Mrs. Sarah Holendorz, her mother, back to New York for an extended visit. POPULAR YOUNG DENTIST IN JURED AS PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS RIOT Dr. Nathaniel Fearonce, a recent graduate of the U. S. C. College of Dentistry, was painfully injured about the face, last Sunday afternoon. Dr. Fearonce has only just recently returned to Los Angeles from an extended visit throughout the East and South. Before leaving here he successfully passed the Dental Board, and since his return he has been temporarily located with Dr. Pillow at 46th and Compton. In company with some friends Dr. Fearonce sought to patronize the Sunday fothal game, which was to be the championship game between the two leading teams, at the Ross Snyder Playground field, at 38th near Arscot. During the course of the game an argument developed between the members of one team and one of the field judges. Your Big Opportunity Do you want to make big money quicker and easier than ever before? Do you want to give your full time or spare time and be handsomely paid for it? IF SO, BECOME A PORO AGENT PORO COLLEGE or a nearby PORO AGENT will teach you the PORO SYSTEM quickly at small cost, and show you how. There are openings for enterprising, ambitious Race Women, as our representatives, to supply the nation-wide demand for PORO HAIR AND TOILET PREPARATIONS AND PORO TREATMENTS and to teach the PORO SYSTEM OF HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE. Thousands are earning big money through PORO So Can You! Write today for full information. ADDRESS PORO COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. HUmbolt 8781 BLODGETT MOTOR CO. 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 2512-14-16 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles Words grew thick and fast. Presently blows were struck. Members of the oposing team sought to defend the referee, this precipitated a free for all between the two teams. Each team play is extremely and always carries with them many loyal supporters. When the commotion began on the field these rival supporters sought to lend their aid; and as a consequence brought about what resembled a small riot. Some disinterested lovers of the football sport endeavored immediately to quell the disturbance; in doing so, little fights took place in the stands. During these agitations in the stands, Dr. Fearonce who, besides being an ardent follower of football, is an unusually popular young man, was struck a very cowardly blow by an unidentified assailant. Besides the injuries sustained by Dr. Fearonce, one of the players, Stonewall Towns, was badly injured. The game was stopped by the playground director, and the melee followed. JUNIOR SOCIETY ACTIVITIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS Adelphic Club's Christmas tree and Dance Party at the Parish Hall, last Friday evening easily tops the holiday activities among the juniors. Brilliant and quite clever, we say. On that same evening, Curtis Moore entertained a large group of the collegiate set with a house party. Extremely successful. At the Pasadena home of Mr. Thomas Anderson, Tommy played host to a large gathering of friends, with a house party. Mr. James Miller, honoree. Mr. Maceo Taylor was host to the Juniors New Year's eve with one of those watch parties—watch the sun rise—at the home of his parents in West 35th Place. Clever idea, this waiting for the sun rise. However, we danced until? A Golden Wedding On last Tuesday, December 27th, the many, many friends of Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Guy, gather at their cozy home at 1295 W. 35th Pl., to witness the Golden Wedding which celebrated the culmination of fifty years spent in holy wedlock. The home was beautifully decorated, the handwork of Mrs. Mary Ransome and Rev. Veola Brown. At 8:30 the candles were lighted and treading upon rose petals scattered by little Miss Lois Prioleau, our dear Father and Mother Guy made their way to a golden archway and standing beneath a beautiful golden bell were conducted through a renewal of their marriage vows by Rev. J. H. Wilson. Prayer was then offered for their continued health and happiness by Rev. W. D. Miller and more than a hundred guests joined him in his petition. Wedding gifts in the form of gold coin were presented by Rev, W. D. Miller from the First A. M. E. Church; by Rev, A. E. Lyle from Ward Chapel; by Rev, Ralph R. King from Bethel; Mrs, Clara Kirk Overr brought a daughter from the Dena Church; Mrs, J. Bush, a purse and greetings from the neighbors; and Grant Chapel, Watts, also contributed gold and greetings. Rev. McCarter from San Diego made favorable remarks, greetings and a check was received from a member of the firm in Piqua, Ohio, that made Rev. Guy's wedding suit 50 years ago, also gold lined cup and creamer from Mrs. Guy's brother at Piqua. Gold coins were received from Seattle, Washington, San Diego and Los Angeles, Calif., Newton, Kans. Helena, Montana and Brooklyn, N.Y. Checks from Bethsheba Chapter at Helena, Mont., Topeka, Kans., Talladega, Ala., and M. O. from Sacramento, Cal. Telegraphic greetings were received from Piqua, Ohio, Chicago, Ill and San Diego, Cal.; also telephone greetings from San Diego. All dispersed after refreshments, expressing that they enjoyed a very pleasant time. All decorations and refreshments were furnished by friends of Rev, and Mrs. Guy. Among the distinguished guests were two per persons from Sat Diego who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary about two years age and one from Los Angeles, whose 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated about one year age. Mr. Woodson Wycliffe believes in starting the New Year right. Last Monday he was the genial host at the home for his mother, 1306 N. Hoover Stret, Cards and dance pleasant eye Here It Is At Last!!! RENE BROS. LATEST SONG SENSATION "IN MY DREAMS" (I'm Jealous of You) Played on Columbia Record No. 1191-D BY MOSBEY'S DIXIELAND BLUE BLOWERS --Vocal Chorus By-- HENRY STARR ON SALE AT ALL MUSIC STORES! MRS. L. M. CHRISMAN PASSES Mrs. Louise M. Chrisman, owner of the Christman Apartments on E. 21st Street, passed away January 3, 1928, at 5 P. M. Mrs. Chrisman was a pioneer of the West, and an excellent business woman. She was well known in Los Angeles. She leaves two daughters in this city, Miss Gertrude Chrisman, teacher in Los Angeles Schools, and Mrs. Ralphe Porter, wife of our eminent ist. The funeral will be held from the Second Baptist Church, 24th and Griffith, Saturday, January 7th, at 1 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Brown of 1900 W. 35th Place, were the house guests for the week end of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Jones at their new, beautiful stucco home, at 530 W. Logon Stret, Pasdena. Mr. and Mrs. Brown occupied the old rose guest room while Mrs. Jones mother occupied the lavender room. A delightful time was had during their stay. THE NEW HOPE ART AND SOCIAL CLUB ENTERTAIN The New Hope Art and Social [lui entertained with a Christmas tree for its members and friends on last Thursday, December 29th, at the home of Mrs. Hallie Robinson, 941 E. 11th Street. Standing near the beautifully decorated tree, Mrs. Madge Andrews, Mrs. Bertha Triplett, Mrs. Rose Lane, and Mrs. Burris, handed out more than one hundred presents to the members of the club. A very interesting program was rendered as follows: Solo, Mr. Stanton; Reading, Mrs. Carie Fouks; Solo, Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. Williams; Reading, Rev. Lively. The president, Mrs. W. A. Robinson, is askin' any lady that wants to learn to do art work to meet the club where she will be introduced to Mrs. Madge Andrews and Mrs. Lively who are the teachers of art. BRIEF SKETCH OF A MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE In the passing of Mrs. Ella Markley, Henry of 1283 E. 49th Strel, the beloved wife of Sgt. Vodry Henry, a great young woman has fallen, in that she was a loving and obedient daughter; loyal and devoted wife; a true and tried friend. And here we have some conception of the young woman, for out of this character comes the life we admired and the death we so deeply regret and lament today; and using the words of the Poet, her life spoke to the child she would now hear her words for truly in her was vindicated the greatness of real godness and the godness of real greatness. Mrs. Henry came to Los Angeles a few years ago, with her husband, Sgt. Henry, and immediately united with the Second Baptist Church, taking part at once in the activities of the Auxiliaries of the organization; soon becoming prominent as a member of the Choir and a Teacher and leader in the Young People's Organization, she was also an Officer and active worker in the Ladies' Auxiliary of the U. S. Veteran Post, thus blending her life in the things that made for happiness of her husband. Some weks before her passing, realizing that pass she must, she very beautifully set forth in her own hand writing the things she desired to have done, and no requests and wishes could have been more sane than those to which she gave expression, and to the credit of her splendid husband her every desire was carried out to the letter. Because of the wisdom and ability it was always hers to display by contribution and counsel to the cause and Organizations she loved most and because of the interest she displayed in the welfare of her neighbors and fellows, she will ever be held in grateful remembrance; and the removal of such a life from among us leaves a vacancy and a shadow that has and will be deeply realized. The very impressive funeral services were held at the Second Baptist Church of which she was a member, Dr. T. L. Griffith officiating, Rev. Chas, Hampton, assisting, Conner-Johnson Undertakers were in charge. The body will be shipped to her old home in Flat Rock, North Carolina about January 10th, and will be lacemplied by her husband, Sgt. Hen CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THREE (3) Room modern Bungalow to Rent $25.00 per mo. Enquire 461 E. 29th St. FOR RENT: 5 room house in rear $25.00 per month. Ph. AT. 0863. 1627 Paloma. FOR SALE: Tailor Shop and fixtures. Will sell at sacrifice. Hum. 2322 1310 E. 38th St. FOR RENT: Completely furnished two-room apt. at 1036 Austin St. near Central and Jeff. Also single room. FOR RENT: 4 room unfurnished apartment, garage, $35. 1242 E. Adams, Hum. 6797. WANTED: position as waitress or sewing in tailor shop by day or will take home. Also makes shirts. Hum. 6702-J. FOR SALE: Income bargain, If taken immediately $7750.00. Rents for $80 per month. Small payment down, good location, near 3 car lines. Owner, HUmbolt 2236 W. FOR RENT: Furnished rooms in private family, gentleman preferred. Ax. 4033. FOR RENT$ Furnished room, home privileges, garage, $18 per month East 55th St. Ax. 4663. FOR RENT: Furnished roome in private family, gentleman preferred, 1042 E. 49th Place. AXridge 4033. FOR RENT: At the Christman Flat also Apt. 3 and 4 room apt. furnished or unfurnished. Very reasonable. HUm. 2659 W. 1328 E. 21st St. Mrs. CORNELIA WALKER wishes to inform her friends and customers that she is now located at the Walker Beauty Parlor, 1433 Central Ave., and can accommodate them there from Wednesday to Saturday. Please ask for Mrs. C. Walker when calling. Phone WESTmore 6582. 12-30-2 JUST FINISHED and for rent: 4 modern bungalow units with 3 rooms and dining nook, including dining table and 4 chairs, built in ice box and other features. Look over at 1550 East 21st Street. Rentals $22.50 and $30.00 per month, with service of garage if wanted. For further information phone HUmbolt 3061-W. 11-30-10 Poro Beauty Shoppe FOR SALE GOOD GOING BUSINESS EXCELLENT LOCATION Call MEt. 1029, or REx. 8674 8481/2 Central Avenue MRS. H. C. JENKINS 9TH ST. CAFE (Under New Management) 1403 E. 9th Street Home Cooked Meals Good Pies Mrs. M. Brown, Proprietor FOR RENT: 5 room house in rear, $25.00 per month. Phone AT. 0863. 1627 Paloma. Garage if wanted. 12-9-in FOR RENT: Front room furnished, $4.00 per week. Garage if wanted. 1627 Palecma St., Phone AT: 6362. 1-6-in Hours: 9-5 Open Evenings DENTISTRY PROPHYLAXIS and PYORRHEA PORCELAIN BRIDGEWORK 851 1/2 Central Ave. Corner 9th and Central Vandike 7302 Los Angeles, Cal. t Last!!! OS. LATEST NSATION VERTISEMENTS FOR RENT: Palmer Flats 16 Rooms E. 12th St. at end of Paloma St. Rochester 4287. FOR RENT: 2 front rooms, lady or gentleman 1236 E. 42nd St. HU. 8769-W. FOR SALE:—Two 4-room house in Alhambra, Lots 50 x 152 each; close to stores and car line, white community. Price $4,000 an d$6,500. Address California Eagle. Box 500. THREE rooms furnished house for rent, 1381 E. 50th St. for $25.00. Phone Phone Ax. 0811. FOR RENT: Nicely furnished front room with housekeeping privileges. HUmbolt 2962-J. FOR SALE: 500 Steel Stump Pullers. All types, numerous sizes, including handpower, horsepower, gaspower, autopower, truckpower, tractorpower. Wire rope equipments. Auto or truck pull-you-out, the 4.00 Bad-Read-Winch. Waterwheels, automatic driveway gates. Deep ditching plows, handpower wellbuffers. Send for particulars. Ducrest Mfg., Route 11, Seattle, Washington. OPPORTUNITY!—Have you furniture for a pleasant 4-room modern apartment? Reasonable rent, 1036 E. 22nd, HU. 2659-W. X-mas Apts. FOR RENT: furnished room, both connecting, home comforts, garage for lady or gentleman. Call Sunday after 11 a. m. 1039 E. 50th St. FOR EXCHANGE: Business income property on Central Avenue, home in Jefferson district at part payment or sell reasonable terms. After 6 p. m. Call UNiversity 1839. FOR RENT: Nicely furnished front room for man and wife. Housekeeping privileges. 1251 E. 28th St. HUmbolt 2978. FOR SALE: $1000 equity in 7 room house on East 57th St. near "U" car, $500 small down payment, call ROchester 1428 from 8 to 1. FOR RENT: furnished 7 room house; 4 room duplex unfurnished. 202 North Westlake, Drexel 3435. FOR RENT: Furnished room and garage; call any time after 3 P. M. 1182 E. 34th St. HUmbolt 4324-R. FOR RENT: Four room apartment thoroughly modern $25.00—1018½ E. 28th St. Phone HU. 4861. FOR RENT: Lower duplex, modern, unfurnished, 4 rooms, 2 large bedrooms, hardwood floor, garage available, in East Hollywood, near Sunset and Fountain, 6c to Hollywood, "C car to city. Owner. 1306 N. Hoover, call 595770 or 595-780. FOR RENT: One furnished room and 3-room furnished apartment 145 per month for Apt. AX. 2567, 1148 E. 46th street. FOR RENT: Furnished apartment, modern, Clothe Apartments, 1151 E. 20th street. 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Carter on Alabamp: Street, , who“has been ili for some time, is im: 4 nidley iC op ee Proving. Se os ‘The second holiday bajl given by 18: Sree. OS iaingtom, te hgv- 3412 DENKER STREET | the Oda Fellows on January 2nd at | MEjhes. mame rengrated.. West Si Garibaldi Hall was also a big success risyas and Mow |Sane will pot (Weat Side) and largely attended. Bost's Orches- | fo $0cn, fareauan hy the Mile ones . p ; a every church hag a beautiful tree Tabitha Ridley Walton, Prop. | % turnishod the music and everyone] immed to the fullest extent and seemed to have had a wonderful time. | jgaded with presents a * Leroy Calhoun and Henry C. Wilkes ie Bresents. 4 You can # INSTRUCTION deserve much credit for the success of |, Mr. Reed of Oklahoma Cityiand sv. , the affair. % cet fein Birch Were visitors at| | * * + | Fink Smith Club House last Friday| | Mr, Mills of £. 109th Bt, suddenty | $ uning, PAIN | nizn: proved to be quite @ lively af was taken {il Friday morning and ” fair and was well attended. Peo ees eae eee Risrecssesbet Mrs. William M. Thompson, Miss Ee eaves a wile ———— ¢€. D. COOKSEY AL The mother of ma Dixon and Miss Helen St. John, er of Mrs. Freeman of | peageeeeeegoees AX. 5252 1327 E. 48th Pl.| who are up from their home in Los | 143th Street, passed away Friday last. S|] Angeles tor a holiday wvinit with rela-| , New Year's eve the churches were BA tives and friends, have been the filled with those thanking God that 3. Church for s charming incentive for a number of they had been spared to see another 3 car lines. Reasor delightful {dnctions during the week. | Yr deaehies. ae thedH ee a Following the Odd Fellows ball last ae lauehiors & le |House- 7 rice Repaid $12.00 Per $10,000.00] Nonday sist, Mr and Mrs. Win A | bold of Ruth gave a pageant) which 3. Three Acre F pay oe eluding Interest eee eee anc nome over a score | 8S @ sreat success, from San Fernand Palen a d q - a refinance. | of the younger set for an “after party” ' or small down pay Ph Improve Property. in compliment to the lovely visitors - 4." Lot ovt Hunt e AXridge 4523 and they entertained again on Tues: | J t . 5 Business tot COMMUNITY | ae quam at annre, cover veins IIGME Against S@gYOgA-|$ evs. vse sos } BEAUTY SHOPPE Mr. Thomas J. Dixon was host to a wee Ee i: =. large number of the younger contin:| $5, x Clear, Expert Marcelling 75 Cts. Jactar'a dancing party and miauient | COM vernment 8. Ranch prope M DAVIS & WHITE Tuncheon, and on Friday night, Dr. Terms. Wis tres MITE eatea{ Dison again entertained. for thems . £2 House, ster SOS REN SO eer ee Ot. |e Cleese en: PINEELUS Foncear, loue, 1930 €.yerrerson sr ie PHONE: HUMBOLT 1844 \hR@HILG a Fresno News ‘Tne second noliday ban given 0) the Odd Fellows on January 2nd a! Garibaldi Hall was also @ big succes: and largely attended. Bost's Orches tra furnished the music and everyon: seemed to haye had a wonderful time Leroy Calhoun and Henry C. Wilke: deserve much,credit for the success o the affair. : The Community party given a Fink-Smith Club. House last Friday night proved to be quite a lively af fair and was well attended. Mrs. William M. Thompson, Miss Alma Dixon and Miss Helen St. John, who are up from thelr home in Los Angeles for a. holiday wisit with rela. tives and friends, have been the charming incentive for a number of delightful {dnctions during the week. Following the Odd Fellows ball last Monday night, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Bigby, Jr., brought home over a score of the younger set for an “after party” in compliment to the lovely visitors and they entertained again on Tues: ay-" njght at dinnre, covers being placed for twelve. Thursday night, Mr. ‘Thomas J. Dixon was host to a large number of the younger contin: gent at a dancing party and inidnight luncheon, and on Friday night, Mr, Dixon again entertained for them ot a theater” party. Friday morning they Were the guesty of Mrs, Wm. 4 Bixby, Jr, at a breakfast of eight covers and Friday afternoon they were the motif for an interesting pink tea presided over by Mrs. Joseph H. | Dixon at her attractive home in “F* street, Nearly « hal @ hundred call- ed daring the afternoon Saturday afternoon, Miss Melvina Byrd was hostess at a delightful luncheon to which she asked 4 doze or more of her friends to meet the visitors. Gene Allen furnished the music for most of these lovely affairs. Mr, and Mrs. Theodore Payne (Ma mie Pilkinton) whose marriage was an interesting event of Xmas day at Bowles, were the guests of hohor at 1 large dancing party last Monday night ut the Fink-Smith Club House it which Mr. and Mrs, Henry C. Wilkes were the interesting hosts. iene Allen played and over two score x tye younger set including a bumber xt Ator-town guests, enjoyed a won- jerful evening. ‘Mrs. Henry Sims and children have turned from Berkeley, having gone 1B to spend the holidays with her nother, Mrs, Virginia Watkins. ‘ C._E, Moores home again, after | wing for ovegfa year in, Oakland. | Wilbur Bowan, the son of Mr. G. |: jowmanGrayfon, was the winner ov- | 1 r twenty offer concestants in the | 1 Our Gang” gontest conducted by the Vest Coast Theatres at the Wilson. | I fe received a $50 cash prize and the | | Im has been sent to Frisco for final | 3 ompetition i Mivs Rose Hanthal was among che | ¢ teresting visitors who came up from | { os Angeles to visit relatives during | ” ne holidays, and was a familiar fig: | ¢ re at-all the smart affairs ’ Miss, Mildred Washington, popular | t ancer ‘and her Pods of Pebe ted | e holiday engagement at the Wilson | st week and received rounds of | uch merited applause at every show. | iss Washington was the guest of |! ir. and Mrs. William A, Bigby, Jr., | f sting her sojourn. i, Observing the sixty-inird anniver- 2 ry of the Emancipation Proclim- | 4 on, an elaborate parade and fittine | % remonies were held on lust Monday | @ fernoon under ths auspices of the | ti ALAC. P.. Ten gala. decorated rs, representing fraternal, religious. | » vic and socks! organizations made | D ) the parade, which ended up at the | ¢ cond Baptist Church, where the an | 0 versary program was rendered. | ¢ resident Janes I Geary was. Ue eaker of the day and a lengthy and ry Interesting program was present under Rev. Fred A. Hughes as aster of Ceremonies, A well filed mise was in evidence, sma the cele ALG. Seabea arent BuGluEs Ja ‘The holidays have passed and it will go down in history that not a single Negro has been hauled into court this Xmas. This may not_ be due to such increase in morals but to Strange officers who paraded the strets end Old John Barley Corn stayed In, The churebos received an increased attendance because nothing else was open. Mrsg Armstrong, the mother of Mz. Duster Moore, wax buried last Sunday. Funeral services were held at the St Paul Baptist Church. Rev. E. D. Hay: wood in charge. Her many friends mourn the loss of this dear lady. Semuel White, the son of Mr. Sain J. White is mending nicely. It was thought at one time be would not live. Mr. Noah Peony who took sudden: ly Mand was rushed to Riverside Hospital has not been heard from to date. There is auite * talk about condi- “ions in the dear tle “Palo Verde Valley,” but J. C, Alexander has great hopes for the futare and continues to build houses for rent. Mr. Ltherwire disappointed many friends when be failed to furnish wedding cake. WATTS Rev. Baskett gn East 115th Street fs preparing to lexve son on ita evan xelistie tour, Airs. Mattie ity o Dakersiield spent Christmas Day with Mrs ©. stows on Fecort Mrs. Soloma ‘Hariss on 1. 11th Sereet entortal I "sant vlaberate ker, during the holidays ‘Mr. Thoas Wni- ack, why has een fit sn the hos, cal tt several days, recurning howte iat wk ‘Mrs. Dickerson, of B. 109th Street, Is able to be up aaain after having been confinell to bed for the past 3 months. ‘Mr. A. Andrews is ove of the first Wattsites to purchase @ new) Ford. Mr. ‘L. Carter on Alabamb: Street who-has been fll for some time, is im- proving. 1 Mrs. Perry on Wilmington, ts hqv- ing har home renovated. Christmas and New ‘Year will not he soon’ forgotten by the little ones as every church had a beautiful tree trimmed to the fullest extent and loaded with presents. } Mr. Reed of Oklahoma Cityiand sv: eral from Pasadena were visitors at the AM. B. Church Sunday evening Mr. Mills of E. 109th St., suddenly was taken {il Friday morning and died before he could ba taken to the hospital. He leaves a wife. The mother of Mrs. Freeman of 113th Street, passed away Friday last New Year's eve the churches were filled with those thanking God that they had been spared to see another year. Sons and daughters of the House- hold of Ruth gave a pageant which was @ great success. | , Washington, D. C., Dec. 3.—-(By the Associated Negro Press)—That Wash. ingtonians, headed by Neval H. Thom. as, President of the Local Chapter of the N. A. A.-C. P., do not intend to let up’ in their fight against segrega- tion of colored employees and the de- tention of them in the lower salary grades and lower levels of service of the Government was Indieated in re- ports issued following a conference held ‘with the Commissioner of the General Land Office, former Governor Spry of Utah here recently. ‘A committee composed of — Mr. ‘Thomas. Robert J, Nelson, executive head of the Civil Liberties Bureau of the Elks. Thomas A. Johnson, repre: senting the National Equal ‘Rights League and A. S. Pinkett, secretary of the Washington N. A. A.C. P. caled on the Commissioner Spry to discuss this important question. According to the report of this committee the com- missioner informed them. that two clerks had come in and thanked him for the treatment accorded Negroes and_advised him that those who were complaining were “meddlers” and did not Tepresent anything in the com- munity. ‘The commissioner boasted of L. M Hershaw, stating that he was in the highest salary grade and said that Mr. Hershaw wes satisfied “to be with his own kind”. The committee offset these arguments with undaswerable facts and declared that Mr. Hershaw's “kind” is the “buman” kind, and ask- | ed him why other clerks who opposed | segregation. The committee further proved to the commissioner that th= Negro clerks were not satistied by pro- ducing & petition of protest signed by a score or more of clerks Fire is being heaped upon the head of L. M. Hershaw for his indi ference im the fight which will per haps causé his removal. from che board of directors of the local N. A. A.C. P. it’s reported that an appeal was made to Mr. Hershaw for support, | and he requested the committee not | (o mention segregation 19 him again Commissioner Spry is "supposed to he courting the set atorship now beld | by Senator King, and if he pushes itis candidacy be will carry the “lord of Segregation with him” when he op eng big cam peixn.. SAN BERNARDINO NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Andrews report a won- der Christmas in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Clemons and Mr, and Mrs. Green were the guests of Mr and Mrs. Lee Mack on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs Hunt spent their Christinas visiting friends in Los Au- geles und San Diego. Mr. and Mrs, Pierce were blesse¢ with a tine boy December 23rd. The grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Carter of 772 K Street. Mother aud baby ure doing gicely nr. and) Mré?Hillsmans spent Christmas with their sister in Pasa: dena Rev, Fleteher is still on the sick fist Rey. 1, N. Whitten’s sermons were very good last Sunday. In fact they are always helpful and inspiring. Subject Sunday morning, "A Man with & Pur pose.” Evening, “Wait on the Lord”: Monday night the Laymen’t Move ment gave a wonderful program. The speaker for the evening was Mr. G AM. Johnson who spoke from the sub: ject, “The Negro at the Crossroads” Mr. Jobason (son of Mr. W. S. John- son) who spoke from oato.raa atreg son) is studying law at-the Universt ty of Culifornia, More of our young people should have heard this young man spcak. He eave the Negro some- thing carry home and think about, He leaves Tuesday’ for Berkeley where he will continue his studies, Moro of our young people should have definite purposes in life. cot EO. Solompn, Mr. Win: M. Solomon and Rev. Chas. Hampton of Los Angeles and other out of town visitors attended the Laymen’s Move- ment. ‘Sunday, December 8th. the B. Y. Pi U. will have a joint meting. Rev. G H. Hampton of L. A, wil be speaker of the evening. . q Mr, and Mrs. William R. Jones aré the proud parents of a baby girl, bora on Friday of last week. Mrs. Jones was’ formerly Miss Rosa Coche, daughter of Mrs. A. N. Sides. The Mttle tot has ben named Frances Minow Jae.” T "aTLSON BROTHERS ea ARBECUED MEATS | “1119 Conta i Ge TAPE ges MOSER te OREN Oe iene ROS Tine he eee Maes a, ds we ed 4 GA! FOR CHRISTMAS : 3. Church oP AR RAINS] buy and ARIST located, crossed by | 3 ‘tar lines. Reasonable terms. : 2. Business Property on McKinley Avenue. Three houses and store $ fon lot. Price $12,000. Reasonable down payment, or cash. 3 3. Three Acre Ranch, Orange Grove and house, all modern, 1/4 miles from San Fernando. Will trade for City property and Eastern property. ; or small down payment. Price $8,000. 3 4" Lot out Huntington Drive, full price $950.00 clear, $500.00 down. 5. Business lot on Avalon Bivd., full price $7500.00 cash, or terms. 3 6. Husue on 42nd St., West of Central Ave., 5 rooms absolutely mod- 3 ern, lot size 50 x 150 ft. Price $6500.00. Reasonable down payment. 3 7. House, 7 rooms, late, modern. West of McKinley Ave., lot size 50 x 135 ft. Clear. $6000.00. Small down payment. 3 ; _8. Ranch property near Victorville, five acres for $650. Improved. $ ; Terms. ve me GY * 9. House, fi¥e-room modern, near Central cer line. Full price $3850. 4 ; Clear. $450 Down. Has garage and store room. 3 ; 10. House, & rooms, modern, on 42nd St., lot size 45 x 150. Price ¥ ; $4500. Small down payment. } 41. Store and Duplex on Vernon Ave. near Central Ave. price $10- ; 000, will trade for small place in City or near. | 12. House modern on 49th Street near Ascot Ave. 4 rooms, lot size $ 87 x 185 ft. garage chicken and rabbit pen house newly painted, price ¥ $3850 clear, down payment $500. ¢ 13. For trade @ business lot with 2 houses 5 rooms each and one store on E. Vernon for small clear house and lot. = OKLAHOMA INVESTMENT COMPANY t K. C. Venerable, Broker: 0. 0. Harrison, Appraiser; Theo. Jones, Secy. . 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Congress has been quite indifferent, and the United States Supreme Court, judging by recent decisions, has tallied in line with the tendency of the times, as in the days on Dred Scott. Colored America will never again get within sounding distance of national political pressure until there is a national political heurial, and men of the race are elected to the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. This time will and must come. States like Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana, as well as Georgia, and North Carolina, where the racial population almost equals end in some instances exceeds the white, there should be members in congress, and one Senate nor that is likely to be elected. Within, where the racial populations are large, there should be elections to Congress. There have been local political increases, as in the Council of Cleveland and New York; and there have been some appointments locally, as in Chicago and Kansas City. It is to be noted some of these are Democratic or Independent. There is a growing tendency to divide votes. RELIGION Colored America increases in sophistication and skepticism, religiously although strongly religious by nature White religious theories and practices, as against the teachings of the Man of Gallilee, are so at variance that thousands among us never enter a church door, and their scoffing at what they term "the white man's religion" bring a shudder to the devout. But the great masses are with the Christian faith, and the church. They cling, in prayer and hope, for salvation in America and an eternal Home beyond. They give of their meager earnings for great church buildings if they would give with equal zeal toward economic advancement the race would be much farther along. There has been considerable church building, buying, and remodeling in all sections of the country and by all denominations. In Music we continue to go forward, Roland Hayes has set a mark, and Paul Robeson is following in voice Florence Cole Talbert and Lillian Evanti, both recognized for their art in Europe, have been admired in America, but are yet to be properly managed in the manner of Hayes success. These successes, and others in the making, if not so well known, have given new encouragement to the field of music in voice. instrumentally there continues in orchestral development of popular orchestras. These are employed by whites and blacks alike. The best for the Negro in music is yet to come. By continuous study and perseverance there promises to be a much larger day in the realm of music, voice and instrumental. DRAMA AND THE MOVIES There has been nothing more than the average progress in the field of drama, during 1927. No new stars of unusual magnitude have been discovered. The passing of Florence Mills, who won a place in the hearts of the people of two continents, marks a distinct loss in the theatrical profession. New York has had its season of racial shows with more or less public interest, but there has been nothing to hapen to make "the world talk." In the movies there has been an increase of racial representation in certain pictures calling for such background. It is believed that producers, and actors, are more and more determined of the realistic feel that they can find within our group sufficient types of the highest standard to represent the various needs heretofore performed by whites made up in sundry tints. This makes a constantly increased economic opportunity in the movie world. SPORTS It is refreshing to know that Colored America continues to take a lively interest in all fields of sports, from tennis to prize fighting. There is interest in both amateur and professional sports, in basketball and baseball, in horse racing, and dog chasing. There has been a very noticeable increase in golf. The death of "Tiger" Flowers is one of the outstanding losses of the year. HOMES AND HOME LIFE In all sections of the country the development of Home Life has been marked. There has been more building and buying this year than in any previous year since the World War. Money for building has been easier in many sections, than ever before. This is because of the Colored America's economic standing. There has been growth even in the midst of great handicaps. If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS BUILDINGS A careful survey or general values where Negroes live show increase in sections of American cities where the value of properties, in general rather than a decrease, as is sometimes argued. This is due to two things in particular. First, the constant appealing to pride and improvement through newspapers and organizations; second, to the building, by both white and Colored capital, in our centers of population. Some of these investments already run into millions and contemplated investments for 1923, in various parts of America, run into additional millions. These investments not only increase the value of nearby properties, but make loans and beneal financing, by all, very much easier. The South continues to be the easier place to make loans for building purposes, it is the exception, rather than the rule, that Colored America, is able to finance a project on the same end equal as whites. We are compelled, far too frequently, to pay a high premium, often amounting to unmistakable usury. And sometimes the maimed list of financial pressure is within the race as well as with out, and sometimes it is in collision with whites. There are increasing numbers of building and loan organizations, and the banks and investment companies are growing in number and power. FARMRS AND FARMING Traveling in many sections of the South, one is impressed with the continued improvement of farms owned by Colored America. These farms cannot be observed in their improvement without a keep realization of the ideals and hopes of Booker T. Washington. True, there are "still some few remaining" of the old types, but there is a noticeable improvement of scientific and advanced methods in farming, and the improvements better, the implements modern, and the yield larger. The land grant colleges in various states are doing much in improving conditions, and they are assisted very materially by state and federal government alike. The Federal Government takes a sympathetic CAMO HAIR CO. MARCEL WAVING THE MAYOR Camo will stop your Hair from falling; Cure Scalp Diseases and Itching; Promote a full growth of Hair. 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There have been other gatherings, national and otherwise, for the presumed purpose of getting together an digging a better understanding, but there has never before been a gathering on the plane of the Durham Conference, with results for the future so promising. The Conference was in the right place, for Durhamites have prepared to the world that they know stock values. Those present journeyed from their respective homes with singleness of purpose, that of finding out where we are "at" in the general scheme of American progress. There was frankness and there were revelations, some encouraging and other not so encouraging. Nevertheless, the next year will prove the lofty purpose and high value of the Durham gathering. Such an inventory of facts and figures are bound to have a reaction favorable to keener realization and larger growth of a permanent kind. 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JORDAN—The Old Reliable Photograph Wizard—Proprietor) ask for TUBAN DREAM TUXEDO FINISH Makes hour stay put BEFORE Brittianine COLOR Porsado De Lume AFTER CONTROLS STUBBORN HAIR NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, AND BOOKS Newspapers, magazines, and books, continue to grow in number and size. The newspapers and magazines are getting better each year. The type of men and women interested in the field is getting better, and the returns are larger for all concerned. The national and local advertisers are appreciating the advantage of using space in our publications. They have largely discontinued he old stock phrases of "appropriations gone," we don't use weeklies", and the like, and have taken very seriously, wit profit to tempevate the importance of sprucing buying. One local firm in Chicago doing business without group, spent more than $2,500 in weekly advertising, covering a period of three weeks, just before the holidays. This firm promises to increase its appropriations more than 100 per cent in 1925. This is genuine awakening and progress. VARIED ORGANIZATIONS The varied organizations, dealing with, by, and for Colored America, continue to function with vigor, none of them, perhaps, with the crash and gush of financial support that the causes they represent merit. We come more nearly paying our dues in secreat societies than anything else, except church. The National Urban League, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Inter-Racial bodies and other splendid organizations that have long since proven their worth to Negro progress and development, are handicapped more than fifty per cent in their activities because of the need of appealing to the people for funds. This should and must be overcome. The Jewish people set a most impressive example for Colored America in organized giving for betterment and uplift. They can raise more money in onenight for those of their own race in other parts of the world that they will never see, than we raise for all our organizations combined in one year. They have more money, come say; and with it, more of the spirit of co-operation and giving. The release of Marcus Garvey from the Federal Prison in Atlanta, has made him a martyr, according to Bishop R. C. Ransom. There has been almost universal praise of Garvey as a man of vision and organizing power EDUCATION We continue in school everywhere, and we will continue to continue. In the filid of education, North and South, and especially in the South, there has been more advancement in the last year than in any previous year, in state, county, and city schools, appropriations have been the largest in history. The people of America, if they have denied many things, they are saying that Colored boys and girls must be educated. For what? This final answer is yet to come. There will be new openings among whites, and there may come a great upheaval of some kind, as in the World War, that will open many doors of opportunity, but it now appears that in the larger places of commercial and industrial opportunity, we must make more and more openings for ourselves. The taking of the Victory Life insurance Company, of Chicago, into New York, would be an important and vital opportunity, furnishing a concrete example. This institution is taking a sympathetic interest; in educating our people on the value and possibilities of insurance, and it is affording openings for our intelligent men and women. New York will be a better New York, and we will be better Americans, all of us. FINALLY The year closes, the record is made. Some dreams have faded into' arry nothing, but we can use it as a record for the future. We have much for which to be thankful, and we are not without hope. We are zealous, but we are not foolish. We have vision, but we realize that however noble and beautiful, there must be common sense and industry, backed by organized power and money. We believe God, but we likewise believe in mankind, and we believe we have a place worthwhile in America to fill. Measured by our own eloquent standards, we have come far and accomplished much; measured by the standards of the world, we have a long way to go. We are learning to be practical with out losing the glory of our ideals COLCRED AMERICA, FOWARE MARCH—1928 IS HERE! ALWAYS MAY IN CALIFORNIA REMEMBER THIS—Not so many years ago a prediction that Los Angeles would some day have 200,000 population, was considered a very optimistic viewpoint as to the future. Time and again huge profits have been made by those with vision, because they have had confidence in this city and its future. x—xx—x Business Property-Bargains. Life today is a constant joust with fickle fortune. Arm yourself with dependable income property—then.say "Good-nite!" to financial worries. We have a large assortment of income bargains—apartments and courts whose returns will prove highly profitable to purchasers. Business Property-Bargains. Life today is a constant joust with fickle fortune. Arm yourself with dependable income property—then say "Good-nite!" to financial worries. We have a large assortment of income bargains—apartments and courts whose returns will prove highly profitable to purchasers. A HOME----How many people at some day, somehow, they will Actual beginnings are what went on a home-site-or a common regular intervals—and then merhip. BUYING A HOME—How many people cling to a hazy notion that some day, somehow, they will buy themselves a home. Actual beginnings are what count. Make your first payment on a home-site—or a completed home—pay the rest at regular intervals—and then you can look forward to ownership. several vacant lots and improv Buy now, before the prices S. B. W. MAY NOTARY PUBLIC Insurance We have several vacant lots and improved properties on Central Ave. Buy now, before the prices advance. 3517 Central Avenue ASSOCIATED L ATED LOAN ```markdown ``` THE NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED LO 3718 Central Avenue WHY PAY The Walter L. G. Is selling some of the finest low prices, and on exc We also have many splendid ba on large lots selling for $320.00 to to $50.00 per month will buy you a astonish you with its splendor. SOCIATED LOAN COMPANY Avenue Y PAY RE After L. Gordon C of the finest homes in the city ices, and on exceptionally easy many splendid bargains in five an- ing for $200.00 to $6000.00, $300.00 th will buy you a beautiful mod- its splendor. ```markdown ``` WHY PAY RENT? The Walter L. Gordon Company Is selling some of the finest homes in the city at ridiculously low prices, and on exceptionally easy terms We also have many splendid bargains in five and six room houses on large lots selling for $3200.00 to $8000.00, $300.00 down and $25.00 to $50.00 per month will buy you a beautiful modern home that will astonish you with its splendor. "IF YOU JUST WILL RENT" Consult our Rental Department.—We have some of the most modern and attractive houses, bungalow courts, flats and apartments for rent in the city, renting for from $21.00 to $45.00. OUR INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Will take care of your fire protection at the lowest possible cost to you, and keep your property fully covered. Rental Department.—We have some e houses, bungalow courts, flats are renting for from $21.00 to $45.00. OUR INSURANCE DEPARTMENT of your fire protection at the low your property fully covered. Consult our Rental Department.—We have some of the most modern and attractive houses, bungalow courts, flats and apartments for rent in the city, renting for from $21.00 to $45.00. Will take care of your fire protection at the lowest possible cost to you, and keep your property fully covered. OUR FINANCE DEPARTMENT Will finance your building property any style of modern house, flat or a comfortable income. We will raise your present 4, 5 lt, converting it into a three or four house. Your monthly payments on $100.00 less than your monthly income for life. We will re-finance the property present excessive payments may be that auto, piano and Radio without an OVER. CONSULT US WALTER L. GORDO Building - Real Estate Insurance - your bluding proposition 100 per cem ern house, flat or apartment on your home. your present 4, 5, or 6 room house into a three or four family flat or a monthly payments on the investment your monthly income, which will m ance the property you are now buy payments may be cut in half and and Radio witout an increase in exp L T U S I M M E D I TER L. GORDON COMPANY Real Estate - Financing Insurance - Collections Will finance your building proposition 100 per cent. We will build any style of modern house, flat or apartment on your lot, making you a comfortable income. We will raise your present 4, 5, or 6 room house and build under it, converting it into a three or four family flat or a 6 or 8 apartment house. Your monthly payments on the investment will be $25.00 to $100.00 less than your monthly income, which will make you independent for life. We will re-finance the property you are now buoying so that your present excessive payments may be cut in half and you can then buy that auto, piano and Radio without an increase in expenses—THINK IT OVER. CONSULT US IMMEDIATELY Building - Real Estate Insurance - Financing - Rentals - Collections WALTER'L. GORDON, Pres. C. EUGENE HOUSTON ALBERT. J. BASS GEORGE H. DUNCAN CARL D. TOWNS 3617 Central Avenue VERTNER LEWIS GORDON, Secy CHARLES L. EASON G. J. SMITH J. B. BOWMAN WILLIAM MELLS WATSON HUmbolt 3230 --- IN CALIFORNIA it so many years ago a predic- some day have 200,000 popu- optimistic viewpoint as to the age profits have been made by they have had confidence in this xx—x mains. Life today is a constant form yourself with dependable "Good-nite!" to financial wort- ment of income bargains— the returns will prove highly xx—x How many people cling to a somehow, they will buy them- nings are what count. Make- site—or a completed home— vals—and then you can look xx—x lots and improved properties before the prices advance. W. MAY PUBLIC Financing HUm. 6803 LOAN 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 Hornes 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. LOAN COMPANY HUmbolt 7219 Y RENT? Gordon Company comes in the city at ridiculously exceptionally easy terms bargains in five and six room houses to $6000.00. $300.00 down and $35.00 a beautiful modern home that will at. We have some of the most mod- ow courts, flats and apartments for 21.00 to $45.00. GE DEPARTMENT Protection at the lowest possible cost ly covered. position 100 per cent. We will build a apartment on your lot, making you 15, or 6 room house and build under your family flat or a 6 or 8 apartment on the investment will be $25.00 to come, which will make you independ- dy you are now buoying so that you cut in half and you can then buy an increase in expenses—THINK IT IMMEDIATELY CON COMPANY Financing Rentals Collections VERTNER LEWIS GORDON, Secy CHARLES L. EASON G. J. SMITH J. B. BOWMAN WILLIAM MELLS WATSON HUabolt 3230 ```markdown ``` X—XX—X x—xx—x X—XX—X Page----Five HUmbolt 7219 ```markdown ``` Page-Six THE CALIFORNIA PUBLISHED E 847 Central Ave. Phone: V Friday, January 6, 1928 SUBSCRIPTION ONE YEAR $2.80 SIX MONTH $1.25 Entered as Second Class Matter at Los Angeles, California, under the J. B. BASS C. A. BASS JOHN E. PROWD R. G. LAMAR All News Copy must reach this or Advertising Copy not later than T in current issue of this paper. EDIT Kissing is all right. We by looking at the people who You don't hear so many are, so maybe it is no longer a Obscure jokesmiths are great comedian would have n The dream of engineers one central district. This is al The need of the times in pedestrian look like a slick sp In old story books the wily she said and still says: "He Nobody feels more like a first real store-bought manicu The approach to Easy s discarded illusions along the The sad thing about having her husband would be more PRODUCTION HIGHLY ABOUT We are highly appreciative which come our wav anent the paper. On behalf of the ent gratitude of all concerned. We might state that aside we are in receipt of hundreds complimenting us upon our iss not over prolific in speaking we have been generously part of the Eastern continent times are constrained to have fails them when looking we complimentary terms. There marks of appreciation that while and we look upon it as of progress, and we continue upon the proposition of being worthwhile and if so, everybody be given. Our greatest interest rounded up an organisation of the genius and skill to put for PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT 847 Central Ave. Phone: VAndike 9244 Los Angeles, Cal. Friday, January 6, 1928 Volume 42. No. 31 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ONE YEAR $2.80 THREE MONTHS $.75 SIX MONTHS 1.25 PER COPY .05 Entered as Second Class Matter. November 17, 1913, at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under the act of March 3, 1979. J. B. BASS Editor C. A. BASS Managing Editor JOHN E. PROWD Business Manager R. G. LAMAR Advertising Manager All News Copy must reach this office not later than Wednesday Noon, and Advertising Copy not later than Thursday Morning, to insure publication in current issue of this paper. Kissing is all right. We know it is. We know it is simply by looking at the people who say it isn't. You don't hear so many jokes about how slow plumbers are, so maybe it is no longer a joking matter. Obscure jokesmiths are not useless. Except for them a great comedian would have no place to steal his stuff. The dream of engineers is to furnish all the power from one central district. This is also the dream of politicians. The need of the times is a windshield that will make a pedestrian look like a slick spot where one may skid. In old story books the wife yearned for kissing, but actually she said and still says: "Henry, don't be mushy." Nobody feels more like a jackass than a man getting his first real store-bought manicure. The approach to Easy street is easily recognized by the discarded illusions along the way. The sad thing about having a wife is she is always wishing her husband would be more sensible or more foolish. PRODUCTION HIGHLY APPRECIATED We are highly appreciative for the many compliments which come our way anent the recent holiday edition of this paper. On behalf of the entire force, we want to convey the gratitude of all concerned. We might state that aside from personal congratulations, we are in receipt of hundreds of letters from all walks of life, complimenting us upon our issue. Even from the Press which is not over prolific in speaking of the other fellow's proposition, we have been generously complimented, this also includes a part of the Eastern continent of newspapers, which we sometimes are constrained to have the thought, that their vision fails them when looking westward, speak up in the highest complimentary terms. Therefore we can say that with these marks of appreciation that the effort has been well worth while and we look upon it as another milestone in the march of progress, and we continue in the faith that all depends upon the proposition of being in line to produce something worthwhile and if so, everybody will see it and due credit will be given. Our greatest interest has been the fact that we have rounded up an organisation of members of our own group with the genius and skill to put forth such a master production. GRASPING OPPORTUNITY The forward stroke made he enlist in the front rank of godd effect along business ledeed, there is quite an awak a toe hold upon at least some laid dormant for the lack of when it knocks. We will say that it is never of progress and the fact that to enter into the unexplored f a first class hostelry for our giers to enter other fields, equally as the field chosen by the as ville. For instance 50,000 mem shoes, hats and eat. Likewise sorts of groceries. Opportun door to get in and find a way no color line in any of these position to get in on production a citizens. We have for years called the way to the truck gardening geles. We shall not cease cal distant future that our group w come producers not only in b very soil of the earth, and in and independence. The forward stroke made by Dr. J. A. Somerville whereby he enlists in the front rank of producers, is already having its godd effect along business lines in this community. For indeed, there is quite an awakening along the line of seeking a toe hold upon at least some of the opportunities which have laid dormant for the lack of somebody's hearing opportunity when it knocks. We will say that it is never too late to enlist in the warfare of progress and the fact that Dr. J. A. Somerville has chosen to enter into the unexplored field of building and maintaining a first class hostelry for our group, but points the way for others to enter other fields, equally as promising for gain and profit as the field chosen by the astute and progressive Dr. Somerville. For instance 50,000 members of our group wear clothes, shoes, hats and eat. Likewise they eat vegetables, meats, all sorts of groceries. Opportunity is knocking at somebody's door to get in and find a way to serve this multitude. There is no color line in any of these propositions. It is simply a proposition to get in on production and play the full part as American citizens. We have for years called for producers: we have pointed the way to the truck gardening farms which surround Los Angeles. We shall not cease calling, hoping that in the not far distant future that our group will grasp the opportunity and become producers not only in business but best of all, from the very soil of the earth, and in this manner gain a competence and independence. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP The bell has rung the Old so let us hope the record of ad year 1928, will be such that and lasting accomplishments. We realize that a potent need no self appointed or hard have by practical demonstrat leadership. Such as these will leaders of a people. Along this line we look for days to come along all the very atmosphere is surcharge forward march along business AH! CALENDARS. Have you a little 1928 The bell has rung the Old Year out and the New Year in so let us hope the record of achievement along all lines for the year 1928, will be such that will stand pre-eminent for real and lasting accomplishments. We realize that a potent leadership must assert itself. We need no self appointed or hand picked leaders, but those who have by practical demonstration proved their worthiness for leadership. Such as these will automatically qualify and become leaders of a people. Along this line we look for great accomplishments in the days to come along all the various avenues of business. The very atmosphere is surcharged with a keen desire for the forward march along business lines. Have you a little 1928 calendar in your home? Perhaps not yet but the time is near when you will have not one but many of these December arrivals. When 1927 was still young the calendar printers had already manufactured their stocks of calendars for 1928 and their representatives were on the road taking orders from corner drug stores, neighborhood grocers and butchers, and your bank for their traditional calendars. If there is one thing of which the United States never experiences a serious shortage it is the calendar. There is always an overproduction, it being a rar household that is not the recipient of a half dozen or more on the eve of each new year. During the last days in December and the early part of January they arrive daily, with the mail or the store deliveries, or are thrown on the doorstep by peddlers. ```markdown ``` Why do human beings purposely accumulate, collect and preserve calendars, knowing that there are only so many nails in the house on which they can be hung and that they thus impose upon themselves the ordeal of choosing the best from the lot and reluctantly destroying the remainder? A calendar and its owner are as long in parting as two lovers. In most households the last of the surplus supply hardly disappears before the first of next year's supply arrives. May not the time arrive when advocates of bureaucratic and paternalistic government will demand, in the interest of efficiency and economy, that the government take over the distribution of calendars for the prevention of duplication and waste? the money put into steamships. It is fool-hardy to say they do not regret this loss; for no matter how many fine cars we are running we are still a POOR race that has not yet laid the foundations of Negro business. The race neede the money lost. Greater than all this is the break in race confidence. Other men better prepared must face backsat of sound plans because of this. We have too many people in the race who on sheer nerve are endeavoring to do (undo) vital work. No one of us should seek any post important to the lives and aspirations of our fellow men, until we COMMENTS BY: W. J. WHEATON The holiday edition of the California Eagle was a splendid one and many were the favorable comments passed, but in our humble judgment the most commendable feature of all was the acknowledgement given in the tribute paid its founder, J. J. Neimore. With the recalling of Neimore's name there flashes before the vision of the writer enactments of a drama with strong men as actors. As they march across the stage some of the forms seem strangely indistinct. They are, dim memories. They are the characters who, in the dawn of a coming day, anticipated the proscriptions of a race and sought to crush the "Hydra Head" before it could obtain a solid foothold. To the Eagle, edited by Neimore and the Liberator, edited by Edmonds, such civil rights as are today enjoyed, is greatly due. In those days making a newspaper live, much the less living on the proceeds, was a problem. A few of us would take some copies of the Eagle and Liberator and scatter to the places of worship, then turn in the money at the Forum. That was for the advent of the present amazing editor of the Eagle. We wonder if the present citizens of Los Angeles know how much they owe to the vigilance of John Neimore, Edmonds, Jim Slaughter, Chester Anderson and the host that has passed beyond, and, to one of the Colleen leaders of the "Old Guard" who eternally fought for equality of rights for all? Then steps to the center of this visionary stage a form straight, erect as a redwood, with calm voice counseling wisely—showing the way—A. J. Roberts, on whose wise counsel the policy of the Eagle was founded. It is well to recall the memories of the men who laid the foundations and safeguarded the civic rights of the race. They worked for the future; bas their work been appreciated? We are fearful that selfishness is slowly but surely undermining the racial structure which they erected. All honor to those pioneers who built. God bless the living: God rest the dead. May the Eagle in its newer and better form; with broader opportunity for service, never lose sight of the policy framed by the founder. J. J. Neimore—Loyalty to Country; Pride of Race; Service to God. Looking backward, a trifle more than six decades separates the Negro or today—literally speaking—from slavery. Those who are not afraid of the retrospect view the path of upward progress and take pride in recounting the battles won under dirhawad; of victories in the financial and commercial world; of our talent for organization; fraternal and religious societies and even societies of intelligence. But! Does what we have gained offset the loss? There is the question. It's a far cry from the surreptitious prayer meeting in the fence corner of the plantation field to the $500,000 church, but there was no hypocrisy in the prayers which pleaded for deliverance in that stoley meeting. Uncle Joe, the circuit rider, carried his credentials in his saddle bag, a well thumbbed Bible; hard used because the text had to be spelled out. Yet, bread or no bread, he carried the message of Him who could both body and soul. If we scan closely we will find that we have sped considerably, not always to good advantage. We are too prone to forget. We lose sight of the home sanctity. We are the supposed criterion; civilization, the result; intimacy, divorce for trivialities and a demoralization of the high standards set by our bears; the results; and the amenities of the standards set on the ground. They do not seem to realize that the responsibility resting on them is great. Great because of their improved opportunities. There is something more than making a Frat. With all of our boasted progress we are still in the wilderness. We have a lot of Moseses but no Moses. Let's not be puffed up, pat ourselves on the back, and with grandiloquence "point with pride" to our achievements. Comparatively speaking, we have not accomplished a thing. The stench of human flesh as it burns; the howling of the Negro-hating mob as it hunts its quarry; the Jim Crow and segregation laws, these should quash our pride and cause the Race to resort to some "Fence Corner Praying." Recently, in the city of Los Angeles, California, a white youth kidnapped and murdered a young school girl, also white. He negotiated with the father of the girl for her return, naming one thousand five hundred ($1500) dollars as the price. After receiving the money he tossed the dismembered body to him. He has been apprehended and has confessed. Now come along a number of alienists and scientific criminologists who put forth insanity problems. It was an atrocious act, carefully planned and executed, but he will have a fair trial. In spite of its fliendish aspect, constituted authority, the man will see that his actions were safely guarded. Kentucky, a little girl, white, was found in a field, murdered. Five miles from the scene the hunting mob came across a Negro boy. No questions were asked. Why? He was guilty, because of his color. They immediately convened a court (Sunday), tried. convicted and sentenced to death all in 60 minutes. No criminologist, or alienist. No, nothing but death at hands of a nihob. This Los Angeles child murderer was from Arkansas. It is just a possibility that during his life there he witnessed or participated in some lynching orgie. If our doctors of criminology and scientific alienists really want to study murder and its causes, we would direct them to a few states south of the imaginary line. If they can find insanity as the cause for the murdering of black men, women and children, it will be well for Uncle Sam to build a strong barrier about that territory in the shape of a Federal Law for the punishment of the murderers. Yes! that boy who murdered that school girl was one fiend. The mob which burned the Negro boy was composed of 500 fiends. But they are all at large and to the detriment of civilized society. Senator Willis will be Ohio's first choice as "favorite son" by the Republican delegation from that state. Ex Senator Pomorene will fill that role for the Democratic party. The odds are great against a presidential candidate of either party hailing from Ohio. Senator Curtis, Kansas, will tip up the convention for a while. But his boom will eventually peter out. The main contest will be extreme East and West, it is barely possible that the industrial East and agricultural West will compromise. The extreme West must be reckoned with both from the viewpoint of agriculture and its rapidly growing industries. ```markdown ``` The Republican margin in the Senate certainly is small. Could not be smaller—47:46. One Farmer-Labor and two vacant seats. On a strictly party vote that Farmer-Labor vote certainly holds a royal hand. Ship stead is astute enough to use his power with wisdom. Separator Hiram Johnson, California, is working steadily to share up the Boulder Dam. The Senate is a tireless worker and leaves no stone unturned to advance the measure. With the forming of the new National Republican Committee there will be a big scramble for the job of head of the Negro campaign division. The job at present held by Atty. William C. Matthews or the Department of justice. There is going to be a big howl from the Northern, Eastern and Western pollys of African descent against any "Moses" from the District of Columbia, or "Down thar" where Colored ballots are not counted, being placed in the role of dictating to voters whose ballots are counted. Ample warning will be served the Chairman when selected, and a strong premise taken why such should not be. * * * No more can the Negro voter be hypnotized by the names of great leaders. No more can the snorting, prancing "spell binder" sway the emotion. It's facts, cold facts, that the present day voter wants and he goes after them himself. There's going to be a big shindy and the Colored brother will be in the thick. SOLVING RACE PROBLEM (Continued from page 1) Marcus Garvey and the Negroes of America have not as yet done anything that would give us the right to parade with peacock feathers. This does not mean that we shall not but in display we are premature. The nature that depends too much upon show and propaganda that is sophistic will be lacking in business skill and economy when the hour comes to make practical the leader's dream. Did this not happen in the failure of the shipping projects? Has it not proved true in the loss of the property bought with the members' money by the provisional president? Marcus Garvey excuses his lack of business by crying (CONSPIRACY). The thing happened to him that happens to any man or group of men who enter the field of finance without expert preparation or experience. White men took advantage of him and his associates just as they would have of any group parading in green and red splendor. The fact that they honestly wanted to lift their race up into the realms of high finance did not in any way forestall disaster. The race just now is full of this kind of ambition, and we are suffering for it, people who want to lead the race to the heights, but do not know how to do it. We want to wear the CROWN of leadership without paying the price of preparation. It is easy for such characters to climb to power because as a race was mistake sympathy for reason. In a community a meeting was held to elect officers for a business league. The most visionary man in town was elected president because everyone liked him. Thus many race enterprises have become sink holes for debt. Men should have headed who were economic experts. Life is become a technical experience only the prepared can keep their footing. Marcus Garvey was magnetic, the association liked him. Because the Universal Negro Improvement Association, with its great vision, did not demand capability and experience of its managers, today they face the loss of $120,000 invested in Liberty Hall, the loss also of their office building on 135th Street, at $135,000, with the publishing plant and the money put into steamships. It is fool-hardy to say they do not regret this loss; for no matter how many fine dars we are running we are still a POOR race that has not yet laid the foundations of Negro business. The race neede the money lost. Greater than all this is the break in race confidence. Other men better prepared must face backset of sound plans because of this. We have too many people in the race who on sheer nerve are endeavoring to do (undo) vital work. No one of us should seek any post important to the lives and aspirations of our fellow men, until we have put the temptations to extravagance out of our minds. We sought out SOUND information from books and people of experience. All of our organizations that tail do so most from lack of preparation and information in the leadership. Men who do not know-and DO NOT KNOW THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW. Killing Narrowly Averted as Man Strikes Woman During the course of a dance, near 18th and Central, two young ladies Baptist and Fred Brooks, became embroiled in an argument. During the course of the argument Fred Brooks was struck several flares blows in the face, greatly disgirling it. The wife of Brooks, Mrs. Election Brooks, in attempting to assist his husband, so engaged the adversary Baptist, that he struck her. Upon the Brooks family leaving the building, after getting a short distance from it, they assailant Baptist again set upon them. This time Mrs. Brooks was fell by a blow, alleged to have been dead by Baptist. Then the tabl s were turned, Brooks turned upon the assailant and knocked him cold with a well delivered blow to the chin. The timely arrival of the brothers of Mrs. Brooks probably prevented a killing. PLAYS A PART IN HICKMAN DRAMA PETER H. Deputy Sheriff Robert Polk The nearest part played in the Hickman drama by a member of the Colored group of citizens that we are aware of. was the part played by Deputy Sheriff Robert Pope who is in charge of the elevator at the County Jail which transported the Fox on his arrival, to that bastle and to th court for arraignment. His action and service given the officers who had Hickman in their charge it is said, helped to avert a serious situation, the shifting crowd on catching a glimpse of Hickman, made a rush as the officers were taking him to Pope's elevator. Taking in the situation, Officer Pope held the car i nneediness and as quick as a flash after they got Hickman aboard, be stunned the door and shot the car to the 12th floor and safety. Thereby bringing to a close the long and uncertain journey from Pendle ton, Oregon, to Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. George Warner, North Figueroa Street, in conformity with their annual custom, kept open house on last Monday celebrating New Year's Day, and were delighter that more than 100 friends called. President W. H. Duncan of the Los Angeles University for membore of the Forum and other friend at his home, on North Burlington St. on last Monday, New Year's Day. Quite a multitude paid their respects and report a cordial reception. CARD OF THANKS This is to acknowledge with sincere thanks the kind expressions of sympathy shown by our many friends for their beautiful floral offerings, and the words of kindness spoken by the different ministers during our recent bereavement, in the passing of Mr. J. H. Amey. Mrs. J. H. AMEY, wife. Mrs. B. TURNER. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. TUCKER and Relatives. The Harmony Literary and Art Club entertained their friends. December 29th with a delightful dancing party at the La Republica Tea Rooms. The spacious parlors were beautifully decorated with flowers and club colors. There were about forty guests present and all spent a very enjoyable evening. MORRIS HARRIS OUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY NUMBER GOES FREE Before a fall court room on Wednesday, of this week, Judge Ballard at the County Court House gave his decision, on complaints filed against Morris Harris, for embezzlement grant theft, etc. To the effect that Mr. Harris had broken no law and were eleven against him. As is well known, Mr. Harris discharged all counts or which thereductions on West Jefferson Street, the Harris Safety Check Concern, and the charges brought against him came from purchasers of interests in his enterprise. Mrs. Robinson is a product of our own University of Southern California, and we predict that when this decade places the golden seal of approval on the writers of this age, she will be among the foremost. WE will be back on the Avenue next wand pick up the trail where we left off the week before Christmas. WE will publish our expression of appreciation and expressions from the pens of others concerning our Holiday Edition in our next issue. TO The California Eagle working staff, consisting of John E. Prowd, W. Matt Solomon, S. G. Hamilton, Edgar L. Dorsoy, Harry Lovett, Lobert C. Lamar, George Daniels, Jr., Miss Thelma Porter, E. Porto, and J. Cano, we wish, at this the close of the year, 1927, to express to you thanks and highest appreciation for your loyalty and support in putting over the year's program. To we have succeeded, in a small way, in that he broadens the success. And now may we ask you for a continuance of that came support for 1928 in order that we may do a bigger work than ever before. AS a group, we present a peculiar problem t o the white man, and as a matter of fact, we have as yet not been able to understand ourselves. We laugh sometimes when we should cry—and cry sometimes when we should laugh. We loath to be the target at which all other races hurt their prejudices and yet one thing we refuse t o doo i t to recognize the efforts by fellow racemen. Truly we have organizations with lefty ideals. They meet from time to time, much good work is accomplished, but the question in our mind is this—are we growing more and more in the belief that it is not so much what we accomplish as individuals but as a group? Viaduct Across The Los Angeles River Seventh Street Viaduct A THE BRIDGE Seventh Street Viaduct Across The Los Angeles River PORTE DE LA CONFIDENCIA Pylons—Macy Street Viaduct ```markdown ``` --- --- ON THE SIDEWALK (Continued From Page One) We have on hand only 2000 more copies of our Special Holiday Edition. They will not last long. Therefore do not delay in getting your copies to send to the friends back home. Hundreds are taking advantage of this rare opportunity, why not you? They are only 10 cents the copy. "Tender Age" Secures Youth's Release (By: A. N. P.) New York, N. Y., Jan. 3.—Willie Frederick, 19, charged with procuring white men for colored women, was dismissed in Washington Heights Court Friday morning by Magistrate McAndrews. In dismissing the case, Mr. Justice Andrews told Frederick, "I could send you to jail for this charge, but I believe you are unaware of the seriousness of the charge against you. I see no reason, therefore, why you should be stigmatized with the record of a criminal at your tender age. Case dismissed. Hold "Fraternal Organizer" For Grand Larceny (By: A. N. P.) New York, N. Y., Jan. 4. —Charged with grand larceny. Abdul Hamid Sulyman, said to have been born in Khartoum, Egypt, eighty-two years ago, was ordered held for further investigation. Sulyman, who won some notoriety a few years ago as the founder of Oriental Branch of the Masonic Order, was arraigned on the charge of Mrs. Margaret Bell, who claims that she was fleeced of the sum of on, hundred and fifty dollars. Mrs. Bell, who was robbed of $215 a few months ago, went to Sulyman to find out who stole her money. He charged her various sums until he had extracted the whole hundred and fifty dollars. He was held on a charge of practicing fortune telling and grand larceny.