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A HAPPY NEW YEAR 1879 CALIFORNIA EAGLE 1928 (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., Dec. 26.—The spotlight of scientific research was turned upon the various ramifications of the race problem, here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday when welfare experts from various sections of the country gathered here to attend the National Interracial Conference. According to reports that leaked out of the close conferences, the following disclosures were made: That the Negro is not more criminal than other races. That the Negro's life expectancy in increasing. That Negroes are poorly educated in Georgia and other southern states. That Trades Unions handicap the Negro's progress in skilled trades. That recreational segregation prevails in northern cities. That the voteless class is a menace to the race. That the races are welded by mutual needs. These revelations resulted from close study of the problems and constituted the opinions of those who went thoroughly into the subject. Ways and means of remedying the present evils and handicaps to amiable relations between the races were discussed and a program, growing out of these discussions is expected to be carried out. NATIONAL AGENCIES PARTICIPATED The principal meetings were held in the auditorium of the Department of Interior and the evening meetings, which were for the most part open to the public were held at the Howard University Medical Building, with the following national agencies participating: American Friends Service Committee, Interracial Section; American Social Hygiene Association; Commission on Interracial Cooperation; Council of Women for Home Missions; Federal Council of Churches, Commission on Race Relations; Fellowship of Reconciliation; Home Missions Council; The Inquiry; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; National Board Y. W. C. A.; National Catholic Welfare Conference; National Council Y. M. C. A.; National Federation of Settlements; National -Urban League; Phelps-Stokes Fund; Protestant Episcopal Church, Department of Christian Social Service. EXPERTS DISCUSS PROBLEMS Practically every phase of life came in for discussion. Dr. L. I. Dublin, of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and Dr. Algernon B. Jackson, of Howard University, told of the improved health of the Negro and the contributing agencies. W. A. Robinson of Knoxville, Tennessee, told of the advancement of education among Negroes in southern states, and Dr. John Hope, president of Morehouse College, made the startling statement Under Knife (By: A. N. P.) New York City, Dec. 21—John R. Hawkins, financial secretary, of the A. M. E. Church, and chairman of the Negro Voters Division of the Republican National Committee in the last campaign, is improving following a minor operation performed here last week by Dr. U. Conrad Vincent. Dr. Hawkins, who is prominent in educational, religious and civic work throughout the country, was accompanied to New York by his wife and daughter. FOURTEEN DROWN IN AFRICAN MARRIAGE RITUAL (By: A. N. P.) New York City, Dec. 22.—News has reached here that fourteen African girls had drowned during the carrying out of the native marriage ritual near Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday. All of the girls, age fifteen, were participating in the customary rites which qualify them for marriage when they were trapped in a flood and drowned. that "Negroes in Georgia are relatively more poorly educated now than in 1881. Then Negroes were taught exactly the same as whites but white schools have made such progress that the Negro is receiving relatively poorer education today." Monroe N. Work, Tuskegee Institute, and Niles Carpenter, University of Buffalo, discussed the problems faced by the Negro in agriculture and industry. Forrester B. Washington Atlanta Social Service School, and E T. Attwell, Philadelphia, told of the benefits derived from recreational centers by Negroes and of the segregation existing in such work in northern cities. Segregation of Negroes in limited sections of cities and poor housing conditions were responsible for many of the ills of Negroes, according to T. J. Woofter of the University of North Carolina. Disscussing the criminal tendencies of the Negro group, Thorsten Sellin of the University of Pennsylvania, challenged the belief that Negroes were in the majority as criminals and declared: "Should we assume that Negroes are more criminal than whites because they are arrested more frequently?" Not while the police are rest Negroes on less provocation and with greater impunity than they do whites. "Should conviction figures be used? Courts have been unfortunately found to discriminate against Negroes, and such discrimination is clearly reflected in the conviction rates. As for prison statistics, they are of little value as a measure of comparative criminality; for since Negroes have only half a chance to get suspended sentences, to be placed on probation, and are frequently, in the bargain, too poor to pay fines, the only punishment left is imprisonment." The only solution for the problem of the great amount of crime attributed to the Negro, in Mr. Sellin's opinion, is the attacking of these causes, and the securing of equitable treatments for him in the criminal courts. M. JACOB SOARES The above is a most Excellent likeness of Jacob Secretary of the District Grand Lodge of the Grand Lows. He is also a Past Grand Master of the District. The Odd Fellows Home is a child of his dreamy moving spirit in the culmination of the same. The of the most fertile soil in the mighty San Jauquen recently attained. Therefore the Old War horse is Extremely happy appeal with an abiding faith for a speedy response of the district. With unselfish devotion for a cause there is no success of this undertaking and the members real spirit will doubtles respond to the call and the parcel and part with those who are Doing Things. Mr. Soreas is the chairman of the Board of Dir Secretary, Mrs. Eliza Warner Treasurer. MUSICIAN KILLED DINING IN ARIZONA eellent likeness of Jacob Soreas M. V. P. and Grand Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fel- and Master of the District. It is a child of his dreams and he has ever been the ination of the same. The acquisition of fifty acres of the mighty San Jauquin Valley is a result only. His horse is Extremely happy and sends out the first wish for a speedy response from lodges and House- for a cause there is no sacrifice too great for the king and the members realizing and appreciating this bond to the call and thereby move up and become who are Doing Things. Man of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Virgina Corey, Senior Treasurer. The above is a most Excellent likeness of Jacob Soreas M. V. P. and Grand Secretary of the District Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He is also a Past Grand Master of the District. The Odd Fellows Home is a child of his dreams and he has ever been the moving spirit in the culmination of the same. The acquisition of fifty acres of the most fertile soil in the mighty San Jauquin Valley is a result only recently attained. Therefore the Old War horse is Extremely happy and sends out the first appeal with an abidiny faith for a speedy response from lodges and Households of the district. With unselfish devotion for a cause there is no sacrifice too great for the success of this undertaking and the members realizing and appreciating this spirit will doubtles s respond to the call and thereby move up and become parcel and part with those who are Doing Things. Mr. Soreas is the chairman of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Virgina Corey, Secretary, Mrs. Eliza Warner Treasurer. MOTHER APPRECIATES GOLDEN STATE SERVICE Mr. David L. Brown, musician associated with Mosby Blue Blowers was accidentally killed while on a hunting trip in Arizona. Mr. Brown had just received a Golden State policy and though he had paid only one monthly premium, his mother, Mrs. Lucy Warner of Kansas City, Mo., was protected to the extent of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) insurance in the Golden State Insurance Company. The following letter shows Mrs. Warner's appreciation for the service rendered by this Company: Golden State Guarantee Fund Ins. Co. 4111 Central Avenue My son, David L. Brown, carried One Thousand Dollars ($1000) worth of insurance in your Company. He was accidentally killed. As soon as I made satisfactory proofs of death, you paid me in full. I want you to know I appreciate this fact, and I heartily recommend the Golden State Guarantee Fund Insur- --- DINING SYSTEM HEAD DIES (By: A. N. P.) Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 22.-Fred F. Harvey, president of the Harvey System of railroad restaurants and dining car catering, which employs hundreds of Negroes as waiters, died here Thursday of pneumonia, which followed an attack of influenza. Jail Ex-Convict For Carrying Gun Chicago, Dec. 27... William Jackson, an ex-convict, was fined $300 and a year's term in the city jail Thursday by Judge Francis Borrello on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Jackson is said to have threatened to shoot a policeman who was leading a raid on a disorderly house. ance Company to any one desiring real protection and sevice. MRS. LUCY WARNER 2201 E. 29th Street. Kansas City, Mo. MUSSOLINI ITALY'S NAPOLEON BY: FAITH HOLMES HYERS With much talk of Mussolini in the air it is interesting to have a book from his own pen, and to ascertain something of the ideals which possess this demiurgical figure who, apparently, has wrought a miracle, bring order out of chaos, establishing a government which is respected by other nations, converted intolerable living conditions into a debree of sanitation and comfort, and founded schools, gymnasiums and academies. "My Autobiography" by Benito Mussolini was written at the instigation of Richard Washburn Child, former ambassador to Italy. It was dictated in forceful, characteristic Italian, and translated by the ambassador. It is a self-revealing picture of a figure lonely with the isolation that surrounds genius and afame with supreme selfconfidence and intense burning patriotism. Benito Mussolini is the son of a blacksmith whose shop was filled with socialistic arguments, and a mother who taught primary school in addition to her home duties. "I came from a lineage of honest people" he tells us. "They tilled the soin, and because of its fertility they earned the right to their share of comfort and ease." The mother recognized early that Benito was not intended for manual labor and sent him to a normal school At graduation, his wanderings began and ecorts to make a living occupied his time. "To this day I thank difficulties. The difficulties of life have hard ened my spirit. They have taught me how to live." Expelled from Switzerland and from Austria for journalistic writings of socialistic tendency, Mussolini returned to Italy to found "The Avanti", the organ of his political theories. Then came the war, "that female of dreads and fascinations." The friedships and contacts made in the war, the opportunity to study men, and the discipline of the battle-fields al served to prepare this man for his ultimate leadership. He left his paper, "Popolo d'Italia" in the hands of friends and sent back frequent stirring articles, while he fought day after day in the thick of terrific engagements. He returned home badly wounded and took up the political struggle for Fascism fith all the intensity and might of his powerful personality. "We Italianis opened the box of political problems and took apart the social clockwork. We pawed over everything from the crown to parliament, and from the army to our colonies, from capitalistic property for federation of the regions of Italy, from schools to papacy." The self-revealing life-story ends on a high note: "I am forty-five and I feel the vigor of my work and thought. I have annihilated in myself all self-interest. I feel that all Italians understand and love me. I know that only he is loved who leads without weakness and without deviation, and with disinterestedness and full faith. I know that Fascism, being a creation of the Italian face has met and will meet historical necessities, and so, unconquerable, is destined to make an indeligible impression on the twentieth century of history." The-Helen Hunt Jackson library has just received a copy of this interesting and vital autobiography which thoughtful people will wish to read for themselves. Death of Mrs. R. H. Boyd WIDOW OF THE FOUNDER OF THE NATIONAL BAPSTIST PUBLISHING BOARD SUCCUMBS AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16. (Special) —Mrs. R. H. Boyd, wife of the late Dr. R. H. Boyd, died in this city at 4:50 this afternoon at her residence, 1602 Heiman street, following her husband who died in 1922. Her exact age was not certain, because she was born in the days of slavery when no records of birth were kept. It was a known fact that she was a native of Florida, having been born to the best of her recollection from what her parents told her, in Clearwater. She was taken en from Florida to Texas, where she grew up, and was married to Richard Henry Boyd in Grimes County, Texas. She is survived by five children: Mrs. Thomas E. Hall of Galveston Texas; Mrs. M. B. Johnson of Nashville, Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville; Mrs. L. Landers, Nashville and Theophilus B. Boyd of Kansas City, Mo. The funeral is to be held from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at two oclock Wednesday The exact cause of her death as announced by the family physician was a cerebral hemorrhage. She was up today, took her meals and was sitting in a chair talking to two of her children, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Landers, when the attack came. Dr. J. H. Hale, the family physician, was summoned, and reached the home just three minutes prior to her passing. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of this city, a member of the Court of Calanthe, and of the Ladies' Missionary Society of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Fleeing Man Gets Direction Mixed Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 22.-Joe Smith, in his haste to escape from Officer Pat Goodrich, got his directions mixed and ran straight to the police station. Joe, however, discovered his predicament and attempted to reverse, cut back and to do everything else which football players employ to escape tacklers, but in vain and he was caught. Jos was wanted on several charges and for several days succeeded in eluding the police. Wednesday he came out of his hiding place for a little air and was spied by Officer Goodrich. Joe spied the officer at the same time and both started to run in the same direction, with Joe in the lead. As he pedaled it down thoroughfare alley, and paths, Joe suddenly found himself headed for the police station and in the effort to change his direction was tackled by the officer, who carried him to the station where he will be charged with burglary, petit larceny, and several other crimes. NEW ENTERPRISE (By Associated Negro Press) Durham, N. C.—Another business enterprise of considerable magnitude has been added to the many already possessed by colored people of this city. Mr. P. N. Baldwin who formerly conducted a furniture store in Fayetteville, has gone into business here. The new establishment will be known as the Baldwin Bargain House. It is a long ways from the sidewalks of Los Angeles to the Angry waves of the Atlantic Ocean off Pt. Judith. However, your writer was at this particular place on last Monday and Tuesday. LAST MONDAY Evening the 17th inst. in company with my younger sister, Mrs. Lilian Spears-Carter and who lives at Vaux Hall, New Jersey we boarded a steamer for New York en route to my sister's home. Every thing started out in a most auspicious manner, and we settled down with the thought of a most pleasant journey for a period of some ten hours. However, as we were off Point Judith we ran into a terrific storm. Our good ship was all but forced down, but finally managed to anchor for a black night of wind and storm and a part of a day, all of which time the ship rested on first one side and then the other, but constantly rocking like the cradle of the deep. I wrote a little note and reconciled my state of mind to a grave in the ocean, which I firmly believe would have been our lot had it not been for my little sister Lillian's prayers, as I look upon her as truly a saint. Our boat was brought to the nearest land, which was Newport, R. I, where we were placed on board of the New York and New Haven R. R., and sent to our home in New Jersey, thereby bringing to a close a most perilous journey which usually is negotiated in about ten hours, but which on this occasion seemed three days, and indeed we thank God for His mercy and goodness. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE in his last message to Congress spoke most eloquently of the Negro, and of his progress, there is no question but what this closing word from one so exalted and high will have great effect and help wonderfully in softening the racial spleen and make for a more enthusiasm for the square deal. This being granted, just imagine what this stand would have meant if only spoken in the earlier periods of his administration. Prohibition schemes by divers of persons who hope to get rich quick: are seldom successful and for this situation there is a reason. In the first place as a rule the promoter is ill prepared from experience or otherwise and more especially from a financial standpoint. Therefore he starts off on paper—he will soft soap the publishers of the newspapers for some advertising for which he never pays, and he is on his way to trip somebody. Therefore we adjure all hands to look well into the merits of any and all promotion schemes and thereby avoid the probability of being trimmed. How close we are to tragedy at all times is illustrated by a chance booking made by Richard Halliburton, the author of "The Glorious Adventure" and "The Royal Road to Romance". Halliburton who has been adventuring in the wilds of South America for the last eight months wanted to get back to the United States to spend Christmas with his family but found he'd require several weeks longer and so gave up the idea. To fulfill his lecture engagements is was absolutely necessary for him to arrive in the States (Continued on page 6) Page-Ten RAKESTRAW'S RAILROAD CLATTER By Joe Rakestraw Negro Train Porters Not Dependent On Tips KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec. 21—Negro train porters operating on western railroads received back pay checks today amounting to $89.35. The wage increase of six and one half per cent dating back to the month of May, places Negro train porters on a minimum salary of $204.00 baser on the 240 hour work month. Train porters operating on the Santa Fe, Rock Island and Union Pacific roads are paid at the rate of $3.34 for 100 miles of railroad. They make ten trips a month. This is equivalent to $20.00 a round trip. These figures were given to Ashley L. Totten the Western Regional Director of the Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters by officials of the train porter's union at Kansas City in order that a comparison might be made of the wages paid Pullman Porters who are paid $72.50 for 11,000 miles of railroad or 400 hours work per month. Train porters declare that they never worry about tips from passengers. They are not dependent on the charity of the traveling public. The Western Railways Committee On Public Relations has taken into consideration a very timely suggestion contained in a letter from Ashley L. Totten, Assistant General Organizer of the Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters with reference to the fight of the Western Railroads to continue the Pullman surcharge tax when it comes up for argument in Congress. C. D. Morris of Chicago representing the committee states as being rendered at a heavy loss despite the revenue now derived by them from the Pullman surcharge. The railroads entailed a loss in the present year of 49 per cent, while receipts from Pullman car travel has increased 29 per cent. The bulk of this loss was occasioned by a decrease in the number of day coach passengers which was questionably due to the large increase in private automobiles now in use, and to the increasing travel in buses. Western railroad receipts for passenger travel plus 50 per cent Pullman surcharge tax show a loss of $11,000,000 for the present year alone, while the Pullman Company reports a continued annual net profit of from $8,000,000 to $16,000,000. The railroads are paying to its employees (via, train conductors, train men and train porters) for service to its passengers, salaries ranging from $204.00 to 250.00 based on the 240 hour work month. In his letter to the committee Mr. Totten points out the fact that most persons riding on Pullman cars do not know that railroad employees (colored and white) hold jobs that are separate and distinct from Pullman employees, that the former group are paid a living wage, and the latter dependent on tips to support their families. He drew a comparison of the Negro train porter who earns $204. 00 for 240 hours work or 6000 miles of railroad a month, and the Pullman Porter who is only paid $72.50 fou. 400 hours work or 11,000 miles of railroad a month. The letter further states that the traveling public is bitterly opposed to the surcharge tax because the Pullman Company has informed the public that it is a demand imposed on them by the railroads, and also adverties on its berth tickets the total amount received by the company and the 50 per cent which goes to the railroads. He suggests that the committee recommend to the western railroads that they also defend the surcharge by emphasizing on all railroad tickets the added cost of operation by reason of the living wage paid its employees who render service but unlike Pullman Porters, are not seeking tips. ONLY ONE OF IT'S KIND A policy which creates successful waiters and at the same time holds a large organization together in one satisfied efficient "Family" has been put into effect by Mr. Allan Pollak, Manager of Dining Cars and Hotels of The Southern Pacific Railway, in establishing a school car of instruction at the local commissary. This car is under the direct supervision of Mr. P. D. Buck, Travelling Whiter and Service instructor who is largely responsible for the class of service on the diners operating out of Los Angeles. The plan is founded on the idea of regular contact between waiters and the instructor on service in this school car, not only is Mr. Buck dwelling on mat- If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened ters pertaining to service but is building men that will be successful and self respecting men. A cooperative spirit that in it self worthy of praise is prevalent on the cars under this service giants jurisdiction and too much credit cannot be given Hr. Buck who has worked laboriously to put the service of this great system equal to that of any Dining car service in the country. HOWELL'S CELEBRATE ANIVERsary Mr. and Mrs. L. Howell entertained twelve couples of their very intimate friends Thursday evening at their beautiful residence in East Forty-seventh Street. The event commerated the third anniversary of this popular couple who have been riding on the smooth sea of matrimony. Dancing and cards were instrumental in rounding out an evening of joy and merriment; and when the soft strains of "Home Sweet Home" was played every one was sorry the evening was at it's end. Mrs. Howell was assisted by her Mother and Sister Mrs. and Miss Gorth. "OWL" BIRTHDAY "The Owl" crack passenger train between San Francisco and Los Angeles, celebrated its 30th anniversary trip on December 18th. Service on this palatial train was inaugurated between San Francisco and Los Angeles by Southern Pacific, and since that date nearly a third of a century ago this speed demon has performed its part in providing efficient transportation in California. It has carried more than 1,000,000 passengers between the two Pacific Coast Cities and from its dining cars a total of about 1,750,000 meals have been served RADIO ARTIST SENDS GREETINGS Joseph S. Thomas, Radio Artist known to Radio Fans as Ukulele Joe. sends "the seasons greetings from 'Cafe De Melody' 2711 N. 28th. Ave. Omaha Nebraska to readers of the Clatter. Mr. Thomas will be remembered by the many concerts broadcast over station K. P. I. in which he featured "Ukulele Joe's Big Parade (Dedicated to the Kiddies) and The "OleMargarine Maid" (Dedicated to housewives). Mr. Thomas is expected on the cost in the near future with some of his latest copyrights. ALEXANDER PLAYS SANTA TO CREW Mose Alexander. "Prince of Good-fellows" was host to the members composing the crew of Diner 10050 at his residence Christmas morning. Mose still has birthdays and from the massive branches that spread from the living room of his luxurious home he still has Christmas trees and from the expressions of praise that was heard from those present as they were leaving Mose really knows how to extract juice from the trunk of a Christmas tree that will put the yule spirit in you that will leave them all a laughing when they Say Good-Bye. Each one present declared the host a "Grand Old Man" and a wonderful host. Appetizer—Grace Soup—Conscience Clear Relishes—Kindness—Good Cheer Fish—Tender Memories Salad—Charity With Discretion Drinks—Coffee, Tea, Milk—Peace— Love—Truth Roast Turkey—Long Life, Stuffed with usefulness, Heart, Fond and True. A Large Portion Dessert—Ice Cream and Cake—Afe- fection and Happiness Demitasse—Sweet Thoughts The above Menu was served by Steward R. P. Lehman on S. P. Diner 10024. HERE AND THERE Delaware, Lackawana and Western Railroad is asking bids on an electrification project the initial cost of which will be from $10,000,000 to 12,000,000. The Southern Pacific Railway is planning the expenditure of 10 million in Teas and Louisiana in the year 1929, a great part of the expenditure will be devoted to a continuation of the program of the present year in relaying main-track line with 110 lb. rails. An engine and three sleepers of The Carck Portland Limited of the Chicago Northwestern, Union Pacific Railway were derailed near Lowden Iowa Saturday, no noe was reported injured. American Railways are seeking to lay the goround work for a huge boost in freight rates. The rate increase would be the ultimate result if the extreme court approve the carrier THE HOTEL MILLION-DOLLAR PYTHIAN NATIONAL TEMPLE, CHICAGO [Diagram of a triangular formation with ten portraits of men in military uniforms, arranged in a triangle with the central figure in the middle. The portraits are labeled with names and titles.] Worth While. Mrs. Alma Hayes, who recently transferred back to the Chicago Post, was in the City last week making an extra trip on The Santa Fe. Clifford Foster, has returned to work after a few days of vacationing. Commissary Agent J. A. Boutte, is riding between L. A. and San Bernardino, during the absence of inspector Kellar who is conducting school in Chicago with The Overland crews. Crews on The Los Angeles and Continental Limited's are reporting one hour earlier in L. A. since the reduction of the switching crews. Lem. Whitaker, steps off in The Big town of Chicago, probably to winter. We hope the cool breezes of Lake Michigan, will not cause Lem to sing, "California Here I Come, Right back where I started from." Zenith Derriman, passed out of the picture, early in the P. M. Monday. There was a faint recollection, if this was Dear Los or old K. C. town. Harry Barnett, has reported for duty after a slight attack of the flu that caused this most likable chap to return to his "Blue Heaven" for medical care. Fred (Tubby) Lloyd, returned to Los Angeles and his many friends Sunday after an absence in the West and middle West for the past twelve months. Mrs. Lloyd and son will arrive in the near future. SOUTHERN PACIFIC GOSSIP Joe Tusker, E. Love, Earl Sigur, A. Beain, formed the extra crew that served as Second Diner on the Sunset, the past week. Crews arriving on the Daylight the past week were doubled back to Santa Barbara and used as Second Diner on The Padre. Howard Bates has been transferred from the Daylight to The Padre as relief Second. Commodore Wynn, leaves the fashionable Golden State Limited, to take a nightly on The Lark to Santa Bar CANP. contention that railroad costs should be based on present reproduction. Chas. H. Markham, Chairman of the Executive board of directors of The Illinois Central Railway, arrived in the city on his private car attached to the Gold Coast limited of The Union Pacific. Acquisition of the Gulf Texas and Western Railway will be made by the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway. John C. Sanborn, former General Manager of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad died last Sunday in Hawaii. CHAFING DISH SPECIALITIES The man of few words is naturally mischief careful about dropping a remark A man should never marry until he is thoroughly equipped to fight the battles of life. Buying a steak these days rehearses the culinary process. It is the customer who is well done. Experience is not only the best teacher, but is difficult to play trump from her school. RED CAP'S DOINGS Mr. Chas, Foley left Thursday on Train 104 of the S. P. for Texas points spending the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Landry are spending the holidays in Phoenix, of course Mr. Landry is hunting in Mexico. Oh no not rabbits. Just in Mexico co hunting. Now that our election of officers are complete for another year, we have our President for another year we are looking forward for better service and all are happy again. Mrs. Meyers, mother of Mr. Holt left Thursday for points in the South where she will spend the holidays. The writer saw Mr. V. Williams wandering around on the Avenue last week. Going in and out of buildings. What are you doing? On a tour of inspection. Keep it up if you mean well, it will come out alright otherwise Newton Street will get mixed up in the matter. The Red Caps and Porters Association of the Southern Pacific extend their heartiest thanks to Mr. Rakestraw, the Management and the Staff of The California Eagle, for the publishing of our notes, and we wish for them a Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year. HEARD AND SEEN AMONG THE PULLMANITES Mrs. L. V. Gilmore, has returned to work after an absence of a few days illness with the Flu. Mrs. Blanche A. Mattison, continued her trip to Omaha (where the west begins) and returned a few days behind her regular schedule in arriving her home terminal. Mrs. O. G. Pitts, one of the bright stars that twinkle in The Santa Fe's service De Luxe, is holidaying in her home town. 1929 will find Mrs. O. G. wending her way back to the City PYTHIAN TEMPLE BUILDING COMMISSION UNION PACIFIC DOPE bara. John Bess, formerly Bus and Coffee Dispenser, is wearing Badge Number 5 on The Apache Bess says that all things comes to he who waits. So now he will Wait until his change comes. Arthur F. Nunn, who has been breezing along the Coastline the past two years has turned his attentions Southward and will now be found with the Arconair boys. Joseph LaMont, is on a three day leave of absence visiting friends and enjoying the holidays to his hearts content. Jole is receiving and being received. Col. Jones, broadcasted from station M-G-O-N Monday evening. Colonel says 57 visits and 57 varieties was the cause of it all. E. J. (Pat) Williams, seems to be getting on familiar terms with the Vernon Ave. district. The Union Pacific has its Carl Gray so has the Southern Pacific now since Carl Gray, a waiter has joined the family. Will (Sugar) Davis, passed out of the picture early Xmas morning. No he was not on Location. William Woodward, put the night caps on his crew Tuesday evening. Woodward is full of surprises. John Bess, stepped on The Apache Tuesday A. M. and from his general appearance he is just ahead of the calendar year. Burt Johnson, has accepted a position in The Cafe at The Pacific Beach Club, Long Beach. SANTA FE JINGLES Jessis James, one of Unele Fred's new additions to his pay roll, changed his name to Sweet William, when he was told to catch air, when he forgot a gentlemans place while visiting a little eastside flat. As we go to press, we find Fay Belle White as busy as a kitten on a marble floor putting the finishing touches on a party she is throwing this evening for a few Santa Feites. "PROTECT YOUR HEALTH" Motorcycle / Delivery Day or Night. Prescriptions Called For and Promptly Delivered—Insist On Our Service FOR SALE Many other bargains to offer in homes and business property, Insurance, Property and Life, Loans, Rentals—See We think it is Santa. Pe "all the way" for even your humble servant failed to get an invite. Heavy Mattresses Play Havoc With Porters BY: CHAS. L. UPTON One of the biggest cries the Pullman Porters have now. a days is against the new style mattresses the Pullman Company have put on their cars. These mattresses weigh in the neighborhood of 40 pounds a piece, and bring forth many a grant, together with pains in the back when handled by the average porter. As far as the comfort is concerned in resting on them, it is comparable to the average bed at home, and the traveling public is loud in their praise of the improvement. BUT the improvement has been made SOLELY at the expense of the Pullman Porter, he is paying the toll daily with complaints of the back. This argument alone should be enough for a substantial increase in his salary. Should a Porter ever be so unfortunate as to catch a sixteen section car equipped with these heavy mattresses, and have a top and bottom load from Chicago to the coast, I do not very much whether he would be able to last the entire trip. Another additional expense that has been fostered on this humble servant of the traveling public is the gray coat which he must have laundered at his expense. This although apparently a small item, is a saving of a sum which will run into not less than six figures for the Pullman Company. Then why shouldn't he receive an even break on an increase in salary? With the possible exception of four or five high class trains throughout the country, the tipping question is a "PROTECT YOUR Motorcycle / Delivery Day or Night Promptly Delivered— PRESCRIPTION SPE BAUMANN and RENE FOR 9 825 E. 28th St., lot Many other bargains to offer in home Property and Life, Mr. May, 4105 S. Cent Save 5% on your Housecho Res.: 1411 E. 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REAL ESTATE BROKER Fire Insurance and acreage—Houses to Rent WE COVER CALIFORNIA LIKE THE OCEAN BREEZE Page- Two WE COVER C Santa Monica News BY: SMILEY KING NEW YEAR GREETINGS To the dear old mothers and fathers I send these greetings with cheers Hoping they will find you happy And joyful for many years. You may be far far away As the closing of the year But we can always send you a greeting It makes us feel so near. We have trials and tribulations But let us not have much fear, Just think dear Mothers and Fathers God watches us all the year. The stars above they twinkle-- And the silver moon it shines So take this as a greeting For Nineteen-Twenty-Nine. Rev. W. A. Jones of Calvary Baptist Church wishes to express the season's best wishes. --- A delightful farewell party was held at the home of Mrs. Dean, on sixteenth street, in honor of Miss Charlotte Wharton, who is leaving shortly for Denver, Colorado. She will continue her studies at the University of Colorado. The party was attended by a limited number of invited guests—her closest friends. All reported a very delightful evening. Miss Wharton received many presents and wishes of all success and future happiness. Mrs. Beulah Shepherd recently returned from a trip East, where she spent several months visiting relatives and friends. She is starping in Los Angeles for the present. The party given by Robert Gray, Friday, Dec. 21, was a great success. Those in attendance reported an enjoyable evening. . . . . Mrs. V. V. Mathews and daughter of Corley, Texas, are new comers to our city. We are glad to welcome them to Santa Monica. They have come to make this community their home. They are stopping with Mr. Cicero Campbell of Eightheenth and Penn. --- Mr. John Bredar of Chicago, Ill., was a visitor to Sauta Monica last week. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. King. . The N. A. A. C. P. held its regular monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall. Eighteenth and Broadway, Sunday, December 23rd. WHA THE LITTLE RD SAY8: B This old year is almost gone; anyway, I'm tired of sitting in this old tree. I'll just flip my wings and jump into another and make it my resting place for the year of Nineteen and Twenty-Nine. While sitting here I'll be looking into the four corners of Santa Monica. I've just cleaned my eyeglasses so that I may see everything that passes. Mr. Loins will you kindly cover up that pot of chitterlings till I get these spects cleaned? Him, him--Anhem! Now, as I was going to say-- Little James Duncan is just like a cow grazing on the cool green grass. He got into the ring with Billy Hall, and got knocked on his SHOULDER. Anyone who can stop Bobo from dancing the fig in the ring should be worth good money—George Garnage ought to be a millionaire! Wonder why Gene Marrell goes to Pasadena so often—especially on Sundays? Miss H. W. have you learned to drive that Ford of Mr. Brunson's?—it's easy—He's doin' it one handed. You ought to know. Mr. Hankins you shouldn't be so "tuff" on Bevo—that's my favorite drink. Just as we are about to close, I thank you for the Dime. --- If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened Blythe News The Holidays drawing near have brought home to visit relatives and friends, Misses Louise Wilkins and Ella Louise Wise. They report that they have caught wonderful visions. The Christmas tree given by the Palo Verde Schools on Dec. 23rd in which all races were cordially invited to participate was very nicely carried out and speaks very commendable for racial friction being relegated. Those who are gradually mending from an attack of "Flin" are Mrs. Gertrude Bradford and Mrs. L. R. Bell. The Christmas tree at St. Paul Church was largely attended on Dec. 24th. Hanford News Hanford News BY: ANITA KINNARD Mrs. John Myers entertained to a chile bean supper Friday night for the benefit of the A. M. E. Zion Church. After being confined to her bed for several days Mrs. Lula B. Crawford is able to be up. Douglass Kinnard left Saturday morning to spend his holiday vacation in San Francisco with his brother Eldred. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson of Tracy, nephew and uncle of Mrs. Redden spent Sunday in Hanford. They left Monday morning with Mrs. Redden for Vicksville, Arizona to spend their holiday vacation with Mrs. Alkens their mother and grandmother. A very interesting program has been arranged by the superintendent and teachers of the A. M. E. Zion Sunday School. The program will be held Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hinds of Farm ersville were Hanford visitors Sunday night. With Mrs. Marie Lewis and Mrs. J. Peyton as joint hostess at the home of the former the members and a few friends of the Martha Walker Progressive Club were delightfully entertained Thursday afternoon at a merry Christmas party. For the occasion the living room was decorated with Christmas flowers and foliage, while a handsome Christmas tree held a conspicuous place. At 4 o'clock the ladies gathered at an attractive table decorated with Christmas berries and candles and a delightful three course turkey dinner was served, after which an exchange of inexpensive gifts was made. Unknown White Man Attacks Colored Girl Unknown White Man Attacks Colored Girl (By The Associated Negro Press) NEW OHLEANS, La., Dec. 17—Police are investigating the story told by Catherine Graig, 14-year-old girl 2131 Orleans Street, who said that an unknown white man, posing as a meter inspector, entered the dry cleaning shop of Roger Delean, where she was employed and attacked her. The girl is being treated at Charity Hospital for bruises around the head and body. The girl was alone in the shop at the time. No lynching party has joined the investigators. According to A. Philipp Randolph, President and General Organizer, the success of workers in the economic struggle is largely depent upon the pride which they have in themselves and in the telling that they are entitled to the things that others enjoy. This pride cannot exist in any race if it has a sense of inferiority of other groups which is based upon the lack of knowledge of their own history. In projecting the Aframerican Labor Institute, according to A. Philipp Randolph, the Porters' Union is initiating the first workers educational movement among Negroes in the world, which gives them the distinction of being the pioneers in an effort to raise the black workers economically and educationally which is fundamental to the progress of the race. History of the Lighter Than-Air Machines History of the Lighter Than-Air Machines BY: ARTIS N. WARD Of. the Ward's School of Aviation (Continued from last Issue) Electricity was used to develop motive power as far back as 1884. During this year Gaston and Albert Tissandier built and flew a small dirigible at Greneble, France. An electric motor of one and a half horsepower, weighing 121 pounds, and deriving its current from batteries weighing 500 pounds, was used to drive a two-blade propeller of nine feet diameter. On its initial trip the dirigible was in the air far over two hours and the weather being calm considerable manouvering was accomplished. The year following, two French officers in the engineering corps, Captain Renard and Captain Krebs, turning to account the experience of their predecessors, built a dirigible about 165 feet in length. A two-bladed propeller fastened to the forward extremity of the car was driven by two electric motors which developed less than 10 horsepower. These motors in turn derived their current from a Chiranium-Chloride battery of thirty-two cells. With this dirigible Captain Renard made seven successful flights and of five which he succeeded in returning to his starting point. On one of these trips, he flew from Chalals, Mendan to Paris and return. Like all its predecessors, this airship belonged to the "man-rigid" type, that is, its ball was built without any stiffening members, the car being suspended in this instance by cables fastened to the envelope. A hint into the future construction of heavier-than air machines was contained in the structural design of this dirigible, as it was provided with a long horizontal plane, a feature that was long kept secret and was intended to impart to the airship horizontal stability. About the same time a dirigible balloon was built by Doctor Barton, who installed two horse-power gasoline engines. He also used a complicated construction of airplane surfaces which probably rather retarded than helped the machine. It was not until the nineteenth century that the problem of the dirigible was, seriously tackled again. About Santas-Dumant, a rich young Brazilian residing in Paris, was studying the development of the gasoline motor in the automobile industry, and it is to his industry solely that we at present owe the sudden development of the heavier-than-air flying machine and the dirigible. Whereas Gifford's motor weighed over 110 pounds per horsepower and Renard's and Krab's 60 pounds per horsepower. Santas-Dumant was enabled to use a motor weighing no more than 17 pounds for each horsepower developed. On October 19, 1901 Santas-Dumant, with his sixth dribbble, accomplished the record-breaking flight around the Elfje Tower of Paris, which won him the Deutsch prize of $4,000. The real importance of this flight lay in the two facts that it had to be carried out on a pre-arranged date over a specified course, and this had never been previously accomplished. From this time on, the development of aerial navigation became much more rapid. In the year 1902 many CLIFF'S SMART HATS CLIFF MINTER 1452 CENTRAL AVENUE PATSY ELIZABETH GOWNS STAR ICE CREAM CO. EXCELLENT PURE INDEPENDENT When your sweet tooth says ICE CREAM Let your Wisdom tooth say STAR accidents and several pioneers met their deaths. Severo pinned his faith to the semirigid type of dirigibles fell to his death through the explosion of his bag in mid-air, and a German diplomat was hurled to his death in the stream of Paris when the suspension snapped of his car gave way. Just before this time an Austrian engineer, named Schwartz was constructing two dirigibles with aluminum shooting instead of fabric for the gas container. This rendered rigid by interior bracing of aluminum tubing and was but the result of Count Lang's plans of utilizing thin copper globes exhausted of the air. On Schwartz meeting death his widow attempted to continue the work but when a trial flight was attempted in 1897 the belt driving the propeller slipped off and forced the vessel to land prematurely. On coming in contact with the rough ground, the weak hull gave way, and the gas containers were injured. The trampling of the spectators helped to complete the wreck of the airship. In spite of this, and it might be called a glorious disaster, it was obvious that the principles underlying the project were sound in theory, and the late Count Zeppelin hastened to acquire the Schwartz patents. With these and the experience derived from the Schwartz experiments he developed the rigid type of airship which now bears his name. For while the dirigible offers wonderful possibilities in time of peace, it has not been able to hold its own in warfare. With the discovery of a new kind of gas that has 90 per cent of the buoyancy of hydrogen and yet is absolutely safe in that it will not explode and tests have shown that a dirigible can stay up in the air for three weeks without landing and travel a distance of 20,000 miles, the future is certainly very bright for the dirigible. The picture of the trimotored airplane that was shown in the last issue of the Eagle is a Fokker F10 Super Tri-motor, specifications are as follows: Department of Commerce, Type Certificate No. 56, Cabin monoplane de luxe, 14 passengers. Dimensions: Length overall, 50 feet; Height overall, 12 ft., 5 in.; Wing span upward 79 ft., 2 ins. Areas: Wing area 850 square feet. Weights: Weight empty 7500 pounds, Useful load 5000 lbs.; Pilot (2), 350 lbs. Fuel 286 gals or 1720 lbs. Oil 30 gals or 230 lbs. Actual pay load 2700 lbs., passenger capacity 12. Gross weight loaded 12.500 lbs. Instruments: 1 magnetic compass, 1 altimeter, 1 B & T indicator, 1 airstreet indicator, 3 tachometers, or engine counters, 3 ignition switches, 1 master switch, 3 gas level gauges, 3 oil pressure gauges, 3 oil thermometers, 3 gas pressure gauges and 1 clock. Performances: 3 Pratt & Whitney "Wasp" engines developing 410 horsepower each at 1900 R. P.M.; high Speed, 145 M. P. H.; Cruising speed, 125 M. P. H.; Landing speed, 55 M. P. H.; Climb up to a height of 18,000 feet; Climb up 1400 feet per min; Fuel consumption 20 gals, per hour. (To be continue in next issue) IT'S WAITING FOR YOU! AT FAY WHITE'S Clean" spaces rooms "For the Gentleman Who Cares." On car line, short walk from Lincoln Theatre, special provisions made for transients. 1268 East 25th Street. HUmholt 5955. 11-23-Ind. NOT EXPENSIVE WEstmore 4618 C STOP CUSSING! You won't have to cuss every time you shift gears this cold weather if you let us put an especially prepared winter grease in your differential. 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Call HUm. 7712 for reservations and free ham & Egg Breakfast. Social Intelligence Heard or Seen in Passing Friday, December 28, 1928 Little Star Has Celebrated Birthday Party Eugene William Jackson, Jr., (Chincapen) in "Hearts in Dixie," who has made a name for himself in filmdom, and his baby brother Freddie Samuel Baker, whose birthdays by chance happen to be December 25th, Xmis Day and evening were given an elaborate birthday party by their mother, Mrs. Lillie B. R. Baker, in which 70 children participated in "merriment and feast. Little Miss Jeanette Dancy of theatrical fame, sang, "Sonny Boy" her favorite songChincapen says he will never forget his 12th birthday Party. BETH EDEN BAPTIST TEMPLE . Rev. E. E. Burkhalter, Pastor 27th and Paloma Streets On last Sunday our Christmas services were good, and very orderly carried out. Many were present and enjoyed a wonderful sermon by our pastor, subject "No Roo min The Inn." Our doors are open to you on next Sunday morn. The Pastor will speak. You are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Rhodes and nounce the engagement of their daughter, Selina to Mr. James A. Herod of New Orleans. The date of the wedding will be announced in this paper later. The home of Mrs. Dudley, 1273 E. 57th Street, was burglarized last night. About $200.00 worth of valuables was taken, $50.00 in cash was taken from Pete Webster and Walter Dudley. Officers Kimbrough and Bradford inspected the house after the burglary. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams, entertained a few of their select friends at their home, 779 E. 52nd Place. Whist was played from 12:30 until 3:30 A. M. Mrs. Virgie Guy, first prize; and Mr. R. Armelin, booby. An elaborate 3 course breakfast was served. Covers were laid for 27. Everyone leaving, declared Mrs. Adams a wonderful hostess. The Allensworth Literary and Industrial Club met at the home of the President. An interesting Xmas Program was enjoyed by all. The club also had election of officers for the ensuing year. Another interesting feature of the meeting was the burning of the mortgage, on a window of the Second Baptist Church. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2nd, at the home of Mrs. Lambert, 2156 East 10th Street. Mrs. Gertie Lamb of New York City entertained 50 friend Sunday afternoon with a tea, her guest being Mrs. Rodney Paul Williams (Ruth Massengale) of Oakland, Cal., who is making a tour of the U.S. Mrs. Williams possesses a most charming personality and has made a host of friends during her visit in the Great Metropolis. Mrs. Earnest Richardson honored Mrs. Williams Saturday evening with a dancing party at her patiala home in 7th Avenue. Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Curry will entertain with a tea. Xmas morning Mrs. Hattie Robinson Sooper was hostess to a breakfast dance given by one of the most elite clubs of New York at Renaissance. Mrs. Cooper has made arrangements for twenty guests. After the holidays Mrs. Williams will continue with her nine month's tour. SO DIFFERENT CLUB The So Differet Club met with Mrs. Bernice Hawkins at 1373 E. 48th St. Thursday, December 13th. The hostess served a lovely luncheon; afternoon was spent playing cards. Mrs. Boyce Cowans first prize; Mrs. Elgin second prize; Mrs. Gertrude Anderson consolation prize. The club will have their next meeting with Mrs. Bertha Hamilton, 1638 E. Adams, Thursday, December 27. DINE AND DAN NEW YEAR'S If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harvey are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a fine baby boy, born December 18 at the California Lutheran Hospital. YOUNG HOSTESS ENTERTAINS CLUB Miss Susie Floyd Huggar, a charming coed of 17 summers entertained the Jeffersonians last Thursday evening at her father's home on East 23rd street. The Beau Brummels Club held their meeting on Thursday evening, December 13th at the home of Mr. Noble Crough. The installation of outstanding importance was that of Mr. Johnson to the office of Publicity Manager. The name of president: Mr. Crough; vice-president, secretary and treasurer follow in order: President, Noble Crouch; vice-president, Eddie Cleveland; Secretary, J. Quincy Saunders; Corresponding Secretary, Mr. Blantain; Treasurer, Harry McNelly; Business Manager, Leslie Wilson; Publicity Manager, J. C Johnson; Critic, Loyd Shield; Seargeant-AtArms, Richard McCoy. Prospects of the club for increase of membership and services are bright for the ensuing years. All the members accepted their office in good spirit. THE JUST US WHIST CLUB The Just Us Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. May Sims, December 15th, 1928. The evening was spent in playing whist. Prizes given were as follows, Miss Ellen Shealey first; Mr. Holmes, first of the men, after which a midnight luncheon was served, by the hostess. On December 20, the club had their Xmas tree, at the home of Mrs. Sims, many valuable gifts were received by friends, and members. Everyone departed, declaring they had a nice time. LA VOLUNTE FAIRE The La. Voluntee Faire Club had its last meeting of the year at the home of the old publicity manager, Miss Violet Aldridge. The girls decided to postpone the Noel floric on December 28th for a more spirited one which is to be staged in the latter part of February. The next meeting Mrs. A. Hill is to come and have try-outs for the new play. As the last meeting was turned over to visitors the members tried to end the old year right. They now wish you a prosperous and Happy New Year! ANNOUNCEMENT A Wonderful New Year's Greeting To The Folks Of Southern California And Santa Monica Mrs. J. W. Lyons, charming wife of Mr. J. W. Lyons, President of the Chauffeurs' and Waiters' Club in Santa Monica, will be back with us again after enjoying quite a visit and vacation with her mother and friends in Colorado. We are glad to announce that she will take charge of the La Bonita Cafe, 1907 Belmar Place, Santa Monica, where you can again enjoy those good home-cooked meals and wonderful pastry that have won fame wherever Mrs. Lyons establishes; her motto being "Pleasant Greetings and Clean, Wholesome Cooking." Her friends welcome her back and wish her success in the La Bonita where you can phone (48958) for club or private party reservations knowing that one of the best caterers in California will serve you. THREE SOCIETL BUDS DISPLAY DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS Among the many joyful tidings that come to the Romance attuned ear at Yule-tide, there is borne this year a message that will arouse great and immediate interest among the many friends of the Misses Willie B. Nickerson, Helen Beavers and Addie A. Hutcherson. Either by coincidence or because Cupid planned it so all three of these popular, talented and charming young ladies are wearing diamond engagement rings, prophetic of three happy events due to take place in early Spring. Miss Nickerson is plighted in troth to Mr. Edgar Johnson; Miss Beavers has promised her dainty hand to Mr. John Russell and Mr. Frederick N. Clark, whose family is of London, England is the fortunate young man on whose arm Miss Hutcherson will marche to the altar. All the parties concerned are well known, popular and move in the highest circles of Los Angeles society. Knights and Daughters Of Tabor Holds Joint Installation Knights and Daughters Of Tabor Holds Joint Installation All Temples and Tabernacles of the Los Angeles. District are urged to meet in joint session Monday Evening, December 31st, at Masonic Hall, $1209_{12}$ Central Avenue, for the purpose of holding a joint Installation of officers. All Sir Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacles are urged to be present on this occasion. Rev. S. M. Beane, Chief Grand Scribe, has been invited to be present and install the officers. He will be assisted by Sir. T. B. Norman, Past Chief Grand Mentor, and Sir. Warren Woods, Grand Presiding Prince. All officers and Past Officers are requested to come in full dress uniforms on this occasion. Come prepared to make this affair one of success, marked with great importance. Fraternally yours, W. L. MARTIN. Chief Grand Mentor. HEALTH - O - GRAMS BY: DR. C. W. MULLINIKS AUTOINTOXIXCATION The construction of this word is somewhat self-explanatory and really means self-poisoning or self-intoxication. This condition may be brought about by several organs of the body but the one I wish to call your attention to now is the colon or large intestines. Someone has said that three-fourths of human illies are due to the large intestines. I think it exceedingly difficult to say just how much sickness is caused by any one portion of the human body but all of us know that the percentage due to intestinal stasis is large. The reason for this is that we are prone to be negligent in regard to this part of our body. So much for the human side, now the functional reasons are many. One is over-eating quite a quantity of food is taken into the human stomach which is not needed within can the digestive organs digest so much food as a result of this food passes into the large intestines in an undigested condition where it undergoes a putrification forming substances poisonous to the human body. Also it is the logical place for it to get into the blood stream as the cly- A. B. ATTORNEY LEWIS K. BEEKS Attorney Lewis K. Beeks extends the Greetings of the Season through the columns of the Soaring Eagle. ine released from the small intestines is dehydrated in the largest intestines consequently as the water or liquid is picked up so is the toxen from putrified food. As the food passes downward it becomes less liquid and if allowed to remain too long it is so thoroughly dehydrated that it becomes hard and marble like in shape. We call this constipation, but the cause of it most frequently is carelessness. Even though you have normal actions at evacuations an enema once a month will be quite a help in keeping a clean, clear blood stream. A very great many times constipation in adults is due to someone's else mistake while they were children. I have often heard people scold a child for wanting to go to the stool soon after each meal. This should not be done unless you wish your child to grow up habitually constipated and also it never can attain the place in the everyday world it should because of toxins numbing its faculties for thinking and labor. Announ THE NEW I LEE BROS. C OFFE SUPER SERVICE Blodgett Building, Featuring highest quality se Children at no Absolutely sanitary. Your ins Uniformed Chirotonsors. No except better service IT PAYS TO Announcing THE NEW LOCATION OF LEE BROS. CHIROTONSORY OFFERING A SUPER SERVICE BARBER SHOP Blodgett Building, 2506 Central Avenue Featuring highest quality service for Men, Women and Children at no increase in prices Absolutely sanitary. Your inspection and patronage invited Uniformed Chirotonsors. No change of Policies for Patrons except better service at no increase in Prices IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL! HAIR CUTTING SHAVING SHAMPOOING TONIC A. H. LEE, Manager POSIEY ROSIE DELICATESSI DELICATESSEN AND CAFE DELICATESSEN AND CAFE Something New and Different Owned and operated by one of our Class Cateresses Creole, Spanish and Home Cooked A Specialty For the tired business woman and afternoon lady. Take home dinner ready to serve. Working fessional men find our noon-day luncheon who well as appetizing. 4750 Central Avenue Phone HUmbolt MRS. A. GRIESSETT Prop Owned and operated by one of our First Class Cateresses Creole, Spanish and Home Cooked Food A Specialty For the tired business woman and afternoon shopping lady. Take home dinner ready to serve. Working and profesional men find our noon-day luncheon wholesome as well as appetizing. 4750 Central Avenue Phone HUmbolt 70 70 MRS. A. GRIESSETT, Prop. OPEN 7:00 A. M. TO 10:00 P. M. Monday evening, December 24th, a delightful Christmas Party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Louis, at their cute little stucco home, 1141 East 50th Street. A gay color note was struck in the rooms by the use of the holiday decoration. The Yule-tide idea was distinct in all the details of the scheme. Whist and dancing were the diversions of the evening. Refreshments were delicious as well as the punch. Music was furnished by Radioland and a number of selections played on the piano by Mr. Lewis. Thirty-two invited guests were present. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Smiley King of Santa Monica. (By Associated Negro Press) Camden, N. J.-Robert Smith has resigned as manager of the Philadelphia branch of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company to take the office managership of the Peoples Finance Corporation of this city. Although this is the latest finance institution to assume importance in the field of colored finance, it has nearly all of its $100,000 capital subscribed. LIGHTER SKINS LIGHTER SKINS Lighter Skin, whiter skin can be had by everyone who wants it. "Californ- skin, whiter skin can be had who wants it. "California Beauty" Skin Bleach and Whitener, will lighten en any human skin. It also keeps it smooth and satiny. The more it is used the whiter you get, it is used on face and body and produces a beautiful result. This is a new discovery of a great Chemist. ```markdown ``` Phone TUcker 2133 and we will deliver immediately or order by mail and pay Postman cash on delivery. "CALIFORNIA BEAUTY" PRODUCTS, Inc. 12011 $ S. Central Ave., Los Angeles UNCING LOCATION OF SHIROTONSORY BIRING A THE BARBER SHOP 2506 Central Avenue Service for Men, Women and increase in prices Inspection and patronage invited change of Policies for Patrons at no increase in Prices LOOK WELL! BERING FACIAL MASSAGE MANICURING BOBING SHOE SHINE EN AND CAFE New and Different d by one of our First Cateresses Home Cooked Food Specialty woman and afternoon shopping dry to serve. Working and pro- on-day luncheon wholesome as Phone HUmbolt 7070 ESSETT. Prop CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS ```markdown ``` City Brothers Real Estate Company See us for the cheapest and best buys in homes or income property. The payments can be made to suit you. We carry a full line of rented property if you are not ready to buy. Our Motto is: Honesty and Courtesy. Household of Ruth, No. 3309, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 2 P. M. at Odd Fellows Hall, 8th and Wall Streets. Mrs. Cornelia Rhoden, M. N. G., 4910 Ascot avenue, phone AXridge 0592. ONLY LEFT: Small Barber Shop in live district on granster point. Ring me for appointment, Joe Rakesraw. 11009 E. Adams St. HUmbolt 3744. FOR RENT: 3 room unfurnished flat between Central and Griffith. car lines, Phone HUmbolt 2934. 12-2-ind. FOR RENT: Nice furnished room Gentleman preferred. Phone HUmbolt 4761-W. 12-28-2 WANTED: Barber. For information, Call HUmbolt 7050. 12-29-1 FOR RENT: Rooms. To man and wife or men, $5.50 per week, with heat and kitchen privileges. 1203 E. 34th St. Phone HUMbolt 5141-M 12-21-4 FOR RENT: Large room and kitchenette, unfurnished, sink, outside entrance. Adults only, $16.00. Worth more, 919 East, 42nd St. Phone WASHington, 3004 for appointment, or call Sunday between 11 A. M. and 2 P. M. 12-1-1 FOR RENT: Very desirable 4-room house, unfurnished, modern and up-to-date, 2 bed rooms, large living room, 3 closets, screen porch. Adults $25.00, worth more. Large garage free. 919 East 42nd St. Phone WASHington 3004 for appointment or call Sunday between 11 A. M. and P. M. 12-21-1 CLOTILE APTS. Furnished double, ext. modern, steam heat, WEstmore 6554, 1151 E. 20th St. 12-21-4 FOR RENT: Nicely furnished 3-room modern bungalow, 2 wall beds, one extra bed Adults, 1001 E. 55th St. Phone HUmbolt 3710. 12-21-1 NEATLY FURNISHED rooms for room with home privileges, 32nd St. near S. and Griffith car line. HUm body 7389 J. 12-31-2 BEAUTIFUL LOT IN ELSINORE Close to Coleman's DeLuxe Hotel, 60x150. A Bargain at $800. Sea Joe Rakesraw, 1100$ E. Adams St. With Elijah Cooper Realty Co., HU. 234$ 113rd St. ROSE WILL APARTMENTS 300 N. Bonnie'Brae St. Furnished Doubles, $35.00 and $45.00. Furnished Doubles, $22.50, near C. D. i. H. R. Car, Beverly Bus. H. W. H. R. Car, Beverly Bus. FOR SALE! 1710 Central Ave. This property must be sold. Price $14,000. Will give easy terms. I will be willing to finance the purchase under favorable condition. See J, C. DROWN, 1383 E. Washington St. New Year's Eve at Shrine Auditorium. Big cabaret dance de luxe. Make reservations now. See the prize waltz contest. Shrine Auditorium. New Year's Eve. Two hottest orchestra in town. Dine, Dance and be merry. Shrine Auditorium. New Year's Eve. All Lite long- New Year's Eve. Shrine Auditorium. Cabaret Dance DeLaxe. WANTED: Salesmen and Salesladies can make plenty of money if you can sell easy and agreeable work. A product everybody wants. California Beauty Products, Inc., 1201₂ So. Central Ave. FOR SALE ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW LARGE 5-Room STUCKO HOME and Breakfast nook. Has tile sink, tile bath room and tile shower, built in ice box, cooler, radio outlets, ironing board, pembrok tub, hardwood floors, linoleum in kitchen, breakfast nook, and back porch. Shades on all windows, and plenty of floor plugs. Also many other latest features, $500 down, $45 per month. Price $5260. Phone owner-EMPIre 1473. WHEN IN SAN DIEGO Stop with the Barlands. Nicely furnished rooms for rent. Make reservations now! Mrs. Leon Barland, 3070-3072 Woolman Ave. Phone: Franklin 2897 (San Diego). City Brothers Real See us for the cheapest and best The payments can be made to suit property if you are not ready to b Courtesy. G. W. CITY Residence, 816 East 37th Street Phone HUmbolt 6800-M DANCE AT SHRINE for reservations and free hath Page---Three OVERTISEMENTS Miss SADIE NERO DAVIDSON Popular Young Beautician Wishes her previous customers and friends to visit her at THE ROSE MARIE BEAUTY SHOPPE 4702 Central Ave. Several Resolutions For The New Year Be is resolved, that in the name of beauty, daintiness and of charm, I will have a manicure once every ten days. I will have a facial twice each month, I will have a shampoo at least twice each month, will if fat and chubby, take reducing measures. I will if thin and scrawny, go in for fattering treatments. I will make up to suit my type and completion as the beautician suggests. I will use the perfume that expresses my personality. 12-21-1 ARTISTIC DRESSMAKING. and Remodeling coats, relining, dresses and uniforms made to order. Mrs. Pearl M. Barrett, 1155 E. 43rd Street. HUmbolt 2334-W. 11-23-1 FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room, HU. 4874-M. MONEY—Private. Money to Loan on Automobiles; six and twelve months to pay. Phone WEstmore 1655 for appointment. CLARA C. HULBERT REAL ESTATE BUILDING AND BUILDING LOAN RENTALS & TRUCK FARMS Phone: HU. 3061-W MARY ALEXANDER APARTMENTS 22nd St. and Hooper Ave. New, all conveniences for house- keeping, dining, kitchen, lovely location, low rent, stores and office space. Phone ATlantic 6173. 2126 Hooper Avenue. E. A. SMITH. 4-20 Ind. FOR RENT: A nice, new, modern 3 room bungealow. Rent reasonable. Close in. HUmbolt 3061-W. FOR RENT: Large corner store. Ideal location for drug store. $40 per mo. Oklahoma Investment Co. 4128 S. Central Ave., HU. 3862. FOR RENT: Single and double apts. furnished or unfurnished, cozy, modern; also 3 and 4 room cottage, $25,000. Chrisman Apts., HUm. 4652-J. FOR SALE: West Jefferson District. Beautiful 6-room modern home. Lot 4x155. Owner BE. 4830 or VA. 5566. PALESTINE TEMPLE, A. A. O. N. M. SHRINE. Meets the fourth Thursday night of each month—441414 Central Ave. D. A. Henderson, 33rd, Potentate, 1215 E. 43rd St., Humbolt 1749J. D. E. Taylor, 33rd, Recorder, 145714 E. 22nd St., Humbolt 2750-W. TAYLOR COURT: 3-room bungalow apartment. Apply 2407 San Pedro St., Humbolt 0211. HILTON LODGE NO. 11 YORK RITE (COMPACT) MASONS Meets Legion Hall, Washington and Central, 2nd and 4th Friday evenings. Visiting brethren welcome. W. VEIL, W. M. AX. 7884 W. F. WOODYARD, Secy. HU. 4497-W. BROOKINS'—4015 Central AUDITORIUM—Dance every Tuesday and Thursday. Rentals to clubs, Lodges, etc. APARTMENTS—Single and double, furnished and unfurnished for rent. New, modern, up-to-date. FOR RENT: 3 room Apt., furnished complete, including light and gas $7.00 per week. 1627 Paloma Ave. Phone: AT. 0863. DRESSMAKING: Plain and Fancy, done at your home or mine. Phone: Mt. and 1026. FOR RENT: Very reasonable, desirable office rooms facing 9th and Central. Plenty of light and air. Suitable for doctor or anyone desiring first class place. Call Angelus E274 mornings or TU—4847 from 11 uni 11:20. FOR RENT—Modern 3 room flat to refined colored family. 1221 E. 20th St. Owner, call HUmbol: 3934. Real Estate Company best buys in homes or income property. it you. We carry a full line of rentals buy. Our Motto is: Honesty and R. J. CITY Office 2615 Central Avenue Phone HUmbolt 1508 THE AUDITORIUM nam & Egg Breakfast. THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE Entered as Second Class Matter, November 17, 1914, at the Root Office at Los Angeles, California, under the act of March 3, 1879. MRS. MATTIE McCORKLE, W. P. 241 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia Phone: Blue 771 MRS. ATIE GWYNN, W. Secy. b401 Holmes DElaware 896 CLUS FUNERAL O C. JEFFERSON NE: HUMBOLT ANGELUS 1030 E. PHONE: H PINGELUS FUNERAL HOME 1030 E.JEFFERSON ST. PHONE: HUMBOLT 1844 THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM THE MAGNIFICENT ONNER-JO UNDERTAKERS AND PRESENT FUNERAL HOSPITAL -JOHNSON ERS AND FUNERAL THE MUSEUM CONNER-JOHNSON & CO. UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS THIS BEAUTIFUL ESTABLISHMENT IS FULLY EQUIPPED AND MODERN IN EVER RESPECT. LADY ATTENDANCE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. 00 EAST 17TH STREET TREET PHONE 1400 EAST 17TH STREET Meets second and fourth Thursda of each month at 2 P. M., at Mason ic Temple, 1209 Central avenue. L.G. 20241504 George Bowdoin Society of Treasure A RAGE ENTERPRISE, OWNED AND CONUCTED BY REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS. THE MAGN CONNE UNDERTAK 1400 EAST 17TH If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened GENERAL HOME FFERSON ST. BOLT 1844 E.G.H. MODERN EQUIPMENT, SYMPATHETIC AND ECONOMIC SERVICE TO ALL. GENERAL PARLORS OF NSON & CO GENERAL DIRECTORS IF YOU DESIRE COURTESY, SERVICE, QUALITY, AND PRICES THAT ARE RIGHT—CALL THEM, THEY SATISFY. THEY INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. PHONE WESTMORE 22 PHONE WESTMORE 2060 SOPHIE I. SMITH MANAGER Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church Wadsworth Seventh Day Adventist Church COR. VERNON and HOOPER The Pastor, Rev. E. E. Lightner will occupy the pulpit at both services this Sunday, Dec. 30th. Morning subject, "The Recipe for a Happy New Year." At the evening service which comes at 7:30 o'clock the officers of the Brotherhood will be installed. The Pastor will bring a brief message on "A Successful Brotherhood." Annual business meeting and Watch Night service Monday evening December 31st. All invited. ```markdown ``` E.G. HILL Aasif Manohar PARLORS OF N & CO. DIRECTORS WESTMORE 2060 A special picture sermon will be presented by the Pastor Elder P. G. Rodgers, Sunday night, December 30th at S P. M. entitled, "The Great Battle of Armageddon—or, "When East Meets West." There is nothing more interesting, nor important than this picture sermon, for it deals with the vital questions of our day in the light of prophecy. No one should be content with just a passing knowledge of the scriptures for they explain the ansolved queries of our own time in such a wonderful way that every person, whether saint or sinner, should delve deep into the word of GOD for light and information. Mrs. Vonnie Matthews will give a organ recital at 7:30 to S. P. M. and all are invited to be present to enjoy this addition to the evening service. The public is invited to every service held in this church. The devotional service at 11 A. M. Sabbath mornings (Saturday) and the midweek service Wednesday night at S. P. M. Every seat is free and all are made to feel very much at home. Admits Beating Storekeeper But Denies Attempted Hold-up (By: A. N. P.) Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 26 — Police lie here Tuesday declared that Walter Gaither, who was arrested Monday had confessed that he had beaten Morris Rubenstein, a white storekeeper, but denied that he had attempted to hold up the store. Rubenstein died from the heating. Gaither, according to the police, declared that he went to the store to use the telephone and became embroiled in an argument with the owner and his son. The two attacked him, and he beat the elder Rubenstein severely and escaped. The story of Rubenstein's son differs widely from that of Gaither. Young Rubenstein stated that as they were about to close the store Saturday night, Gaither and another man entered the store and attempted to force them to give up the receipts for the day. One of them grappled with his father and began kicking and beating him. When the elder man screamed for help, the alleged bandits released him and ran out of the store. Rubenstein, Sr., succumbed immediately. The family of the dead man expressed the opinion that his death was caused by heart failure superinduced by the beating and police are searching for the other participant. Atwell Speaks At Syracuse University (By Associated Neuro Press) Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 21. Cooperation between the races was urged by E. T. Atwell of the National Playground and Recreation Association, in an address delivered Tuesday before the faculty and students of Syracuse University. Mr. Atwell outlined the need of more adequate recreational facilities and more playgrounds for children and pointed out: "The opportunity for people of culture representing university members and groups to test the possibility of proper racial adjustment, was evident on every hand in community life. "Good will as between groups, as is true between nationals, can be best achieved by co-operation in some concrete activity or cause. Abstract dissensions, while of some value, represent a much more incidental factor than the actual association and working together of two groups toward the achievement of a definite objective." In the round table discussion which followed, and the questions put of the speaker, several iterating phases of Negro life and the racial relationships throughout America were brought into the open, even the question of racial intermarriage receiving enthusiastic consideration. VULCANIZING-RETREADING New and Used Tires FREEMAN'S TIRE SERVICE The thoroughness of instruction, the well lighted and equipped quarters will make you acknowledge this to be an exceptional Especially Permanent Finger Water Waving - Marcell - Electrolysis The Largest and Oldest School in the West PHONE ELSINORE 925 BURGESS HOTEL Elsinore, California This is the time of the year that Elsinore affords the most climatic conditions for health and recreation. With our present conveniences:—New Management, Moderate Rates, Excellent Foods, Sulphur and Mineral Waters, Baths and Treatments—we invite you to spend some time in this wonderful health resort. Mr. & Mrs. Thos. S. Davis, Mgrs. R. C. 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As homes and families are the requisites to a happy Christmas, in this, South Los Angeles is unusually blessed, in that in almost every home there are from two to six children. This coupled with the fact that South Los Angeles has many of the most beautiful and well furnished homes occupied by our people in the city, make an ideal condition for a real Christmas celebration. Tables ladened with good things to eat, with friendly greetings of good will, by the exchange of presents among the people of the community, with a ride in the automobile after dinner, made this a very enjoyable Christmas indeed for South Los Angeles. By no means were those who were nor so fortunate, forgotten. Many baskets were sent to the needy families. The prevailing spirit of the community was that all should be made happy on this the greatest of days. May this spirit of gratitude and good will which seemed to characterize every one during the Yuletide continue throughout the coming year, in helping us to make our community the ideal community in the city of Los Angeles. T. F. JONES GRANT CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. T. F. Jones, Pastor Christmas services were held Sunday. At eleven o'clock the Pastor spoke from the subject "Peace and good will." The choir rendered splendid music. At seventhirty P.M. the church was crowded to witness the program by the Sunday School. The audience was thrilled and inspired by the wonderful program. Seventy-five children took part. Much credit is due Mts. Willa Mue Willis and Margaret Jones for preparing the children to present such a wonderful program. On Monday night from seven to eight o'clock, presents were distributed from the Christmas tree. Large quantities of candy, nuts, fruit and other presents were distributed. Tuesday morning at 3:30 a.m. a group of thirty-five young people, assembled at the church and were taken on a trip through the community to sing Christmas carols. On their return breakfast was served, consisting of hot biscuits, eggs, and cocoa. Next Sunday being the last Sunday in the year, special services will be held. At the eleven o'clock service the Pastor will preach a special sermon. Subject: "Time." In the evening the choir will render a sacred musical program. The public is invited to these services. Strangers will be given a beauty welcome. The Missionary Society of Grant Chateau A. M. E. Church distributed nine boxes of food and train to needy families and the sick in the community on Christmas Eve. The home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Duckett, 1756 East 113 street was the scene of a Christmas party Christmas night. The home was beautifully deco- orated for the occasion. About fifty of South Los Angeles younger set attended the party. All report a splendid did time. A child about seven years old was probably fatally in injured when two cars collided at the corner of East 107 Street and Compton Avenue, Tuesday. One of the cars turned over throwing the occupants to the streets. Both cars were badly damaged. Brs. Rebbecca Nash of 1630 East 111 Street, mother of Mrs. Carrie Miller, died Wednesday morning, December 26, after an illness of only a few days. Double Pneumonia was the cause of the death. The family has the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. L. G. Eggleston 1357 East 112 Street who has been ill for several weeks, has improved sufficiently to return to his work, Wednesday. Mr. Robert Cox, East 116 Street, who was ill for several weeks with the flu is out again. Mrs. S. E. Edwards of East 53 st. was a visitor of Rev. Jones and family 5 Slightly more than 95 per cent of the money raised through the sale of Christmas Seals goes directly into the battle against tuberculosis, according to a statement issued by the Los Angeles. Tuberculosis Association, 1008 Transportation Building, Louis M. Collis chairman of the Association's Committee on Finances. According to the Assiciatin's auditor's report, exactly 4.6 per cent of money taken in through the Christmas Seal sale was used for expenses in connection with it. That means, the Association's statement pointed out, that out of every dollar contributed, less than five cents was used in bringing that dollar into the funds used to fight the disease in Los Angeles. Of the total amount expended last year, administration costs were divided into 5.4 per cent for salaries, of those in the executive office and 5 per cent for rental, telephone, insurance, auditing, office equipment and supplies. The second item, which included clinic services, nutrition classes, open air class rooms and educational work, made up 16.5 per cent of the expense. The biggest item of expense was 25.6 of the fund used for sanitation, prevention and camp care for the underpar children at the Open Air Health Camp at San Gabriel Canyon. The camp represents one of the outstanding demonstrations in tuberculosis. Due to the success of last year's Christmas Seal sale, the Association was enabled to conduct a special demonstration in cooperation with and was guest at Christmas dinner. Mrs. Mattie Hail, East 114 Street who has been fill is able to be up again. Mrs. Hazel McDow from East 50th Street and Long Beach Avenue, spent the Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart on Monitor Avenue. Mr. and Frank Williams of the Smith and Williams underaking company, spent the afternoon, Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Macdow on East 114 street and brought Santa Claus to the children, to the light of all. The U. N. I. A. met Sunday afternoon, December 23rd at the C. M. E. Church. A stendid meeting was held. Mr. M. E. McCumpatch from the city, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe on East 114 Street, Sunday evening and left Christmas cheer for the family, Mr. and Mrs. Payne on East 109 Street spent Monday afternoon with the Marlowes and took them out for an automobile ride and stopped at Grant Chapel Church for the Christmas tree. Mrs. Lucy Carter on Alabama Street has been very sick for several days. The grand children of Mrs. Saunders on East 115 Street were made very happy on Christmas, because of the presents they received. Office Phone: Res. Phone: DElaware 6934 DElaware 2477 DR. RALPH W. E. BLEDSOE PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office Hours: 10 to 12 a.m.; 2 to 4 p.m. 1 to 8 p.m. 10352 Wilmington Ave. Los Angeles. Wood Bros. Co. Garage SERVICE STATION Best Oils and Gasoline. General Repairing. Welding of all kinds DElaware 1288-J 1 CLEANING, PRESSING, DYE-ING AND REPAIRING 11509 Wilmington Work Called for and Delivered Wilshire Economy Gasoline R. 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Vrons, Pres. 0046 SCHOOL GY CULTURE sites Washington Blv. announce the Avenue to the Rooms 208 m.; 6 to 7:30 p.m. d Surgeon on Care of. Edito MEMBERS NATIONAL NEWS ASSOCIATES Editorial MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION A HAPPY NEW YEAR On the threshold of a new lack of dinineation or prophecy, what the future has in store for us indeed. Under the Great Scheme more correct than that mankind as he can know the past. The pleasant things might be and so afford the satisfaction that how about the unpleasant things? failure and gloom that must inevit of 1929? To have advance knowledge edge they could be avoided, would are inevitable and inescapable, the guish that is the portion of the man awaiting the day of execution. And so it is best to look out in the new year with as much complacency to lead a good life, to play the game as possible for any emergency, to safeguard and provide wisely. Under the right slant at life, even there may be sorrow and grief and not condemn the year or cast one of ways that homely, almost trivolous how bad a thing may be it could be silver lining to a dark cloud if it is. Happily people today and leas are not looking at 1929 through men son save the neurasthenic the New ise and aglow with great achievement if everybody maintains that mental. The year 1928 could have been in industry, in disasters, in climate, to be better. It can profit from the a new trail, but it has the markers a scared or prejudiced. Like the robust 1929 starts with a fine spirit of opting with it ought to be just as sanguine. On the threshold of a new year, some folks lament the lack of dinineation or prophecy the better they might know what the future has in store for them. Foolish folks they are, indeed. Under the Great Scheme of Existence nothing seems more correct than that mankind should not know the future as he can know the past. The pleasant things might be pleasant to know in advance and so afford the satisfaction that goes with anticapation, but how about the unpleasant things? What of the sorrow, tragedy, failure and gloom that must inevitably be part of the bequests of 1929? To have advance knowledge of them, if by that knowledge they could be avoided, would be most helpful, but if they are inevitable and inescapable, then would come only that anguish that is the portion of the murderer who sits in his cell awaiting the day of execution. And so it is best to look out into the unknown reaches of the new year with as much complacency as possible, determined to lead a good life, to play the game squarely, to be as ready as possible for any emergency, to live without regret, to plan, safeguard and provide wisely. Under the right slant at life, every year can be a good year. There may be sorrow and grief and set-back, but all these need not condemn the year or cast one down hopelessly. There is always that homely, almost frivolous philosophy that no matter how bad a thing may be it could be worse. There is always a silver lining to a dark cloud if it is sought earnestly enough. Happily people today and least of all the American people are not looking at 1929 through melancholy eyes. To every person save the neurasthenic the New Year is abloom with promise and aglow with great achievement. And so it can be made if everybody maintains that mental attitude. The year 1928 could have been much worse in business, in industry, in disasters, in climate. Naturally 1929 is expected to be better. It can profit from the errors of 1928. It is blazing a new trail, but it has the markers of 1928 to guide it. It is not scared or prejudiced. Like the robust infant it is pictured to be, 1929 starts with a fine spirit of optimism and all who are traveling with it ought to be just as sanguine of a Happy New Year. DIFFICULT FOR THE PEDDLER The peddler is a likeable fellow personality is half of the battle in h sincere in his belief that he gives chandise that your local stores can sincere, he couldn't sell. But he is us chandizing. He does not know that changed radically in the last genera margins of profit have decreased, t The peddler is a likeable fellow. He has to be, because his personality is half of the battle in house-to-house selling. He is sincere in his belief that he gives unusual values and "merchandise that your local stores cannot handle." If he weren't sincere, he couldn't sell. But he is usually ignorant, also, in merchandizing. He does not know that business methods have changed radically in the last generation. He does not know that margins of profit have decreased, that buying systems have been revolutionized. He does not know—because he has seldom had retail ownership experience—that the retail store is the most economical method of merchandizing in existence. The peddler doesn't realize that his operations tend to tear down a community rather than build it up—or he doesn't care. He thinks that he is entitled to the privilege of doing business from house-to-house as much as the merchant is entitled to do business in his store or shop. The peddler doesn't stop to think that the reason a great many of those house exist is due to the merchant being in business in the community, due to his spending money in the community, due to his paving taxes for schools and city government and improvements and buildings, due to his contributions to church and charity and civic welfare. The peddler doesn't realize that the only reason a community becomes available for his house-to-house selling is because money is constantly passing from one hand to another in the continuous round of business life. The peddler's way is becoming more and more difficult in spite of his pleasing manner and his high-pressure selling talk. While the peddler may remain ignorant of the inefficiency of his merchandising method, his prospective customer—the housewife—is becoming rapidly educated. She knows that all is not gold that glitters. She is skeptical of samples after having paid C. O. D. for something inferior. She knows that the peddler has to get a tremendous profit in order to do business, that he must have a profit just as the retail store must have a profit, that his selling talk about elimination of the middleman, "producer-to-customer," etc., is nothing but sales bunk. And she is becoming more loyal to her community. She realizes that it is a desirable community only in proportion to the degree to which it prospers. She prefers to buy where she can return for an adjustment if anything goes wrong. She is becoming a canny buyer. So the way of the peddler is increasingly hard. Married men, statistics show, are the best auto drivers but their wives won't believe it. The really vital objection to riding seven in a coupe is that in time it will make you knock-kneed. Night drinking is ruining the drama, says St. John Ervine, but why the line at the drama? What would be the use of the projected television service to Europe if all we got over the transmitter was a hard look? One thing we've learned in the last year is that nothing disposes of a Japanese war scare any faster than a couple of indictments. We join in with our heartfelt sympathy to our good friend and co-worker in journalism, Dr. Henry Allen Boyd in his sad hour of sorrow brought about by the passing of his sainted mother. Truly the beauty of her life and service to humanity was such that all who knew could but love her. Our wishes are for a Happy New Year and many of them to all. Resolutions at New Year's time are a thing of the past. They were so universally made and likewise broken that they have come into ill repute. Let the year of 1929 start out on a renewed determination to get into the army of progress and produce the things worth while. The Editors acknowledge the receipt of hundreds of cards of Greetings of the Season, which truly thrill our hearts and cause us to think after all that good will and cheer are the greatest gift of man to man. If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened COMMENTS COMMENTS BY: W. J. WHEATON The day of "Good Resolutions" has come. Many are the resolves for this and for that. Confirmed smokers, who threw their pipes and tobacco through the window, have gone around to the ash can to rescue them before the savengers get there. The "cussin" man has let slip his favorite evptive, and generally speaking, the old world has settled down to the humdrum task of rolling along through space. New Year resolutions are about as effective as a foreign treaty, and last about as long. It is figured that both San Domingo and Cuba will feel slighted when the "Good Wil" tour of president-elect Hoover failed to include item in the itinerary. It is too bad that the future Magistrate of the nation did not visit the "Little Antilles" and see for himself he results of the "Bensvolent Despotism" of the present administration. Of course: the sight of United States Marines dictating the policy of a little nation might not have been conducive to certain foreign policies to which he will become heir. Then is might prove embarrassing should he visit Cuba and be confronted with the inequality of the tariff on sugar. United States Senator King, of Utah, was kept from visiting Haiti, and the next president, had he seen, might have been compelled to acknowledge some of the things which have been brought to the attention of the public. If the plaint of some of the brethren who travel about, saving souls, is correct, there is a falling off in the employment of Evangelists. In a complaint made at the general Conference of the Methodist Church South, the brothers were imploring the help of the bishops to create a stronger demand in the evangelistic market. It seems as if it is only another case of supply and demand. An economic problem in the field of sectarian religion. With the waning belief in the devil, hell-fire and brimstone, that class of preachers is becoming as rare as the Dodo, and their usefulness in the field of religion as serviceable as a lead nickel to a hungry man. It is impossible to scare folks into being good. Whatever interpretation is placed on the "Good." If the evangelists hope to retain their jobs, they will have to study up some new ideas. The terrors with which they used to stir the emotions of the people, have lost their dread. This is the eagle of charity, service and belief in the lasting love of man's Creator. Hawaii, an American possession, is an example of how races differing in every standard of life can live side by side without friction. Over half of the population is Oriental, and a sprinkling of darker people. The feeling that exists is one of friendliness, or more accurately, substantial indifference to race. A real world of difference divides those groups in their folkways, manner of living, eating, dressing, and thinking. Yet, with it all they respect each other's custom, mingle in business, transact the affairs of the community together and than go about their varied ways. Hawaii, as an experimental test of race propinquity, is not a racial melting pot, because the races hold to their racial identity. To the student of inter-racial affairs, the one thing that strikes him the most forcibly, is the absence of the assumption of "Nordic superiority." Business between the people is transacted without that air of arrogance which is so prevalent on the main-land. Hawaii is an example to those states which (here in this country) practice the superiority of brutality. Up in Sonoma County, at Santa-Rosa, stands a cedar of Lebanon. It was imported from the Holy-Land, many years ago, and now marks the grave of the distinguished naturalist, Luther Burbank. On the date of the Nativity it glows bright with Christmas lights, and brilliant decorations. A beautiful sight: A worthy tribute to the splendid man who created beautiful things. Plants and flowers blossomed with a new radiance at his touch. His contribution to the material wants of men was no less munificent. The tree stands near the Burbank home, and if there is such thing possible, he smiles his benediction. Earl Jensen, director of the state department of institutions, reports a profit of $189,352.63 from their farming operations closing the fiscal year ending June 30th. In many instances, the institution farms were able to supply the greater amount of the meats and vegetables consumed by the inmates. An idea of the production of the farms can be gleaned by the report. Milk, 842,018 gallons; Eggs, 199,855; Pork, 365,168 pounds; Vegetables, 8,130,679 pounds; Fruits, 1,937,342 pounds; Beet and Veal, 145,406 pounds; Hay and Feed, 9,052 tons. There follows a summary of the amount of profit each of the eleven state farms made. Stockton State Hospital leads with the greatest profit of $63,471.18 net production over expenses. Whittier School for Boys, the least, with $6,019.18. Two farms, Pacific Colony and Ventura School for Girls, have not yet developed their farms and show deficits. There is a curative value in working the inmates of the institutions which can not be termed in monetary values. California is in the van of states from a standpoint of humanitarianism. President Coolidge has signed the Boulder Dam measure and it now becomes a law. It is the beginning of the end of one of the most bitterly fought legislative battles in decades. For eight long years Senator Hiram Johnson and Congressman Phil Swing, have hurled their lances against, what seemed, the impregnable wall of intrenched interests. Year after year, day after day they stormed the citadel of monopoly and would not be denied. Before the work begins, the ratification of the compact between the states constituting the Colorado River basin, must be completed. The concessions made in the measure should lessen any difficulty, or controversy, which should arise over the distribution of the waters. California is not the sole beneficiary of the project. Every state will feel the effects in the increase of population and the prosperity which will naturally accrue. To the valiant leaders of the fight and the legislators who so loyally stood by their sides, the people of the arid sections acclaim you. Hail! The possibilities for remunerative farming which will be opened up by the Boulder Dam project will induce many to take up, what now seems worthless land and lay the foundation for future affluence and independence. When the work of construction gets under way the value of the land will increase, and in some places, to the man of moderate means be almost prohibitive. The seasons for, the raising of certain products are ideal in that vicinity. The fertility of the Imperial Valley is well known, yet all of that valley now under cultivation was as arid a desert waste as any part of the country which will be benefitted by the flood control of the Colorado river. We are asking the Negro farmers who have learned the science of cultivation of the soil, are you going to stand by, and by your apathy allow this golden opportunity to escape you? Don't be the one to say, "I could have done so and so. Bought such and such acreage for a song." Now is the time: Now is your opportunity before they commence to impound the waters. You may have a few years of hardship, but if the golden harvest is not reaped by you it will be gathered by your children. With this advice, we are wishing all a Happy and Prosperous New Year and may we all have resolved—And not relegated the resolution to the rubbish pile—that we will be stronger for cooperation of interests; a greater coordination in the affairs that concern our racial integrity, and a resolution to enter actively the field of material growth. With those things assured us we can bank on the moral and spiritual growth of the Race. Hoots From The Owl December 28, 1922 To the Editor of The Calif. Eagle. Well folks, I haven't very much gossip this week, but however I do hope that everybody had a splendid Christmas and still looking for a better and more prosperous New Year. This is undoubtedly the time of year that we go, out the scratch pad and begin to make a lot of well meaning but silly resolutions that after the first few days of the New Year will begin to quickly be forgotten, so why not let us in stead of putting down a list of "donts" in their stead put down a list of "will do's"? And then strive earnestly to fulfill every vow. We are constantly in the habit of taking inventory of our lives for the past year and most of us find that "we" are running short of quite a few things, now let us try not to have our supply of "energy" and "good doing" find us so near exhausted as no doubt it has found many at the end of preceding years. President Hoover is' returning home which I guess is looked forward to eagerly by the many office seekers that are now at large. Dist. Atty. Baron Fitts is still cleaning house and has appointed as his assistant none other than Clyde Plumer, now there will be fun. A.N.D. HOW? Yours' THOMAS ROWLETT Upper Class Negroes Exploit Their Race Is Professor's Charge Professor Allison Davis of Hampton Institute, charges the newly developed Negro upper classes with the exploitation and demoralization of his race. Under the title "The Negro Deserts His People," Professor Davis writes in the January "Plain Talk" as follows: "Initially, the aims of this class is to exploit and drain the masses for which they are worth, to draw apart from them physically and socially, to build a light skimming world of its own and to age the white world of luxury and amusement. This class will cry bush upon such an article as this, because it plays into the hands of the whites by disaranging the cultured and intelligent Negro. Any honest and progressive criticism, however, must recognize, first, the danger of our unproductive upper class. It is of no importance whether the worth of its members is discredited before white people or not; they are of no value to the masses and the best interest of the since demand that they be refashioned or vast off." Professor Davis speaks particularly of the mass of lawyers, doctors, school teachers, real estate sharpeners, business men and society women whose contribution is limited to fur coat, Packards, armchair solutions of the race problem, football classics and fraternity dances. I am saying that in just half a century they have forgotten the tragedy of the Negro in the South, and that the ideals they have set up for Negro youth are the most pernicious influence in our life today. "Let us analyze this upper class in some detail," he continues. "Our school and college administrators and our fraternal heads are the chief offenders in the South. Negro college presidents, with a few notable exceptions, would be pokes, if they were not exerting so harmful an influence upon our younger generation. One class of such presidents run colleges as a good business proposition to fill the members' own pockets. They are perpetrating an intellectual crime upon eager Negro students. The second group are the heads of land-grant 'colleges.' They are, almost without exception, ignoramuses or clever politicians who take their instructions from the white state officials. One of the great, tragic ironies of Negro life THE APPOINTMENT OF E. J. LICKLEY THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN In his announcement of the appointment of B. J. Lickley, at present City Prosecutor of Los Angeles, to the office of Municipal Judge of Los Angeles City, Governor C. C. Young commented on his career in Los Angeles as follows: "My appointment of Dr. Lickley, I believe, will also be a fortunate one Like Miss Labey, Dr. Lickley has made no 'drive' for the office, and I imagine very few believed that he would leave his present position or City Prosecutor or to accept it. However, every inquiry I have made concerning him has convinced me that he is the man for the place. A very distinguished judge writes of him: He made a most enviable record as a student, has practiced law with decided success, and in addition, has had a very broad experience in civic and business life." In addition to this I am also told that he has been secretary of the Los Angeles Church Federation ever since its organization more than twenty-five years ago. is the spectacle of a hopeful and energetic youth in the hands of these 'educators.' Of the fraternals there is no need to speak. They are the great shell-game of the South, as stupendous a money-making hoax as the Klan "For our doctors, medicine is the shortest and surest route to money and social position. Our young physicians get their start by prescribing dope and postrums for the slum Negroes, taking their money with no serious effort to help them. The free clinics and wards of our hospitals are butcher shoots, where frankly cynical young doctors" nurse their contempt of the poor and diseased blacks. Not even the assurance of financial success can hire our physicians from the large cities to the service of the millions of Negroes in the South who are without hospital or medical service. In the most progressive Southern State; North Carolina, eighty-four per cent of Negro children are today delivered by midwives. "The slogan of the average Negro lawyer is 'Get all they have.' He lives on the ignorance of the common Negro, frightening him by the bugaboo of the law into paying out his last cot. The largest share of his spoils comes from the settlement of estates. Since Negroes, especially of the poor and rural classes, are likely to make no wills, the fear of the Negro lawyer as an executor is proverbial throughout the South. "The Negro real estate operator, in connivance with his white employer, has succeeded in making Negroes pay the highest prices for the least desirable property, thereby forcing their living wage still further down. He is the most unabashed of all those who exploit the Negro. He has done nothing to improve the Negroes' credit and everything to betray him to the white sharper. In the rural districts he is frankly a buccaneer and, in the popular fancy, an ogre. It is added proof of the perseverance of the Negro that he has obtained a home in spite of his real estate agent. "The Negro." concludes Professor Davis, "has been a race damned in its leaders" since the days when the overseer demoralized any group loyalty by giving his favor to one watching the other." Friday, December 28, 1928 strongly endorsed Dr. Lickley are representatives of the judiciary, of the Bar Association, of the ministry, of labor, of the press, of business both big and small, and of outstanding civic leaders. I feel confident that with his ability and long experience, he will make a most excellent judge." Dr. Lickley was born in Westchester County, New York, in 1882 and after attending the local public schools, graduated from the New York Teachers' College of Jamaica, New York, and entered newspaper work in New York City while he attended New York University at night. Coming to Los Angeles in 1903, he was elected by Superintendent James A. Forshay to inaugurate a new course of public instruction for boys in the Los Angeles City schools. He rose quickly to head the divisions or evening school instruction and compulsory education. Later his work grew so that he was appointed head of the Division of Child Welfare Work, with the title of Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Entering the practice of law in 1920, after having graduated from the University of Southern California with the degrees of B. A., M. A., and J. D., he became head of the Social Service Commission of the City of Los Angeles and accepted the position of Deputy City Prosecutor. He was promoted quickly to the office of Chief. Trial Deputy and left the office of the City Prosecutor in 1925 to become Chief Complaint District Attorney and Advisor to the Grand Jury. in March, 1927, he became City Prosecutor and from that position he was drafted to the office of Municipal Judge by Governor Young. In his twenty-five years of social work in Los Angeles, Dr. Lickley has attained a grasp of the problems of the inhabitants of the city which can be surpassed by no one. For over twelve years he has been Secretary of the Church Foundation. Dr. Lickley will take office on January 17. To fill the vacancy in the office of City Prosecutor caused by his elevation to the bench, the names of two of his subordinates, Assistant City Prosecutor William V Krowl and Deputy City Prosecutor Ford M Jack, are mentioned. (By Associated Negro Press) Little Rock, Ark - The Lincoln Security Life Insurance Company with a paid in capital of $100,000 has recently been organized here. The company will operate on the legal reserve basis. ON THE SIDEWALK (continued from page 1) early in January, Halliburton booked passage on the ill-fated Vestris, due to arrive in New York on January 9th. Dick will not return to the States about January 20th, but not on the Vestris! Albert Edward Wiggam and Clarence Darrow have been debating in public on "Why Do Men Differ?" Mr. Wiggam upheld heredity as the determining factor in the individual and the race as opposed to environment of which Mr. Darrow is a noted exponent. Mr. Wiggam's new book, EXPLORING YOUR MIND, recently published, is now a best-seller POLA NEGRI, the papers state, has induced Shaw to allow his play, "Antony and Cleopatra", to be filmed. That and the publication in January of Talbot Mundy's novel, QUEEN CLEOPATRA, will no doubt revive interest in Egypt's tusky queen. Mr. Mundy's novel is told in the third person by Olympus, Cleopatra's royal physician. pe a |e Soe Ze he iL ch? V fiom Sreeri a ci ae “4 SY eae \ Tt fw ee ee me 8 78. Beccs\)\ hb NOK " 4 es E 2 wa any = oS : oe a as } OLF UF § m., q 74 iN ais : ' a ¢ , : ise Eel elec al EDITED BY HARRY LEVETTE la fe i i rai eee eee aaa Cleveland Giants Have Christmas Fit TROUNCE PIRRONE’S ALL ” STARS 16-3 ‘The bitter pill that Bullet Rogan’s Cleveland Giants had to swallow Sun- aay, December 23, when Joe Pirrone’s strong ‘aggrezation of AU-Sfars ov- erpowered them with 9 runs and 17 hits to thei 2 runs and 9 hits was mgre than made recompense for Chrismas Daz at White Sox Park in he rhird game of the week-end series between the two teams, Twenty-two clean hits amd sixteen runs for the Cievelaniers abuinst # bite ant 2 Tuas for the Pirronites was what showed atter Umpire Leake had yell- ed big last “Y're ouf!” To the surprise of aN Brewer the Kansas sensation pitching against ‘Thurston on Saturday was unable to stay the All-Stars, Dut showing su- perior Comfdence in him Glass was sent in on the Christmas game to get revenge. Ir all stared when Allen drove through left feld in the first inming followed bs Dey who dropped a pop up inté the infield. Maekey ropped out to Tharston om first, Beckwith stmick out then along came Rogan with a base hit while Day-and Allen advanced, Allen and Day scored then with Rogan ait Stearns on fret and sceond Dixon the hero of the day Aroppgd a beduty away over the cen- tertield fence somewhere near 26th St, bringing in Rogan and Stearns and torailing five. rune before the side wep: out with Mothell's grounder to shortstop Murray. Dixon again made 2 scor¢ from @ walk im the third, one ‘from 2 bir in the 4th and still anoth- er from a walk by being bit in the Sth. making 3 hits and four runs in 3 times up. Mackey. Piek and Allen made two base hits and Stearns drew 2 big hand with 2 sensational 3 base hit. George Cart batted once, his first time since being added to the Giants lineup and drove a bit through center when he batted for Day in the 7th. PIRRONE IN PERSON PLAYED WELL . Joseph Pirrone, himself, the man- ager of Pirrone’s alkStars and of White Sox Park, playing léft field did ork all through that had it been da Flicated by all the rest of his team i we lone aq a . 2 a4 a 4 oF oe # Pas 7 t ie “ ts tre A 1 . ee - Rr Rene ag : BOBBY ROBINSON. Crack Oregon Ground-Gainer Most outstanding colored player of recent football season, (PHOtO cour .. tesy TL Nuews). World’s Champion Swimmer Quits Chicago, Dee. 25. {U-P.)—Johnay Weissmuller, ezar of the amateur world for eight years and holder of nearly every free style world’s record in peols of 50 to 88) yards, indoors ang outdeors. will retire from ama- teur competition following bis per- formance in the annual Cook county interscholastic swimming champion- sbips at the I. A. C. pool, January 3. they might have changed the story. He always managed to nip the 2p ple each of hi: four times up. but in the fourth when a run was badly need- ed he smashed ‘a hard grounder through eenter that brought in “Iris, Meusel and advanced McMullen. WHITE KINGS VS. CLEVELAND NEW YEAR'S On Saturday, December 29, Sunday 20th and New Year's Day the Giants are billed to meet the White Kings in a Selay series that is destined to be a thriller as the Kings are always dangerous. Brewer, Glass, Gardner and Rogan will probably be used dur- ing the series in the mound position whilte Mackey will catch. Chrismas day's historical box score follows: Cleveland Sters— - ABHOA Allen. ss... 3322 Day, 2b. 4103 Mackey. c. 5200 Beckwith. 3b. 3213 ROAD, Mat SA |S Stearns, ef. 5326 Dixon. if... 4110 Mothell. 1b. 22 Glass, p. 2 38 Bo 8 4 Carr, 1b 11.20 Green. x. 43.2227 9 Pirrone’s AtLStars— ABHO A Morebart, 2b. &123 Murray, ss. ae ee Pick, cf... “31-36 Tharston. 1b aie 0 10> Moensel. rf. 20902 McMullen, 3b. 42.13 Pirrone, If. Scie: TO oh Gaston. ¢. #100 N. Dumovich. p. 99020 Koupel, p $050 a 2 62810 Seay ae ¢ ees) a 2 # + Fo ga We Fieptinccagape > Cet cy: ec ae) Aes pases 4 , ee ea tea * hee a Se | SaaS WM eed. a | sa ee ® to eee =o e ne ge pate be izeg ee tS lA ee ge EO ; oe Me head fo ee ee DIXON STAR K Dixon Star left fielder and slugger of Cleveland ‘Giants. Considered best beee stealer in Winter League. Southern Conf. Clears Up Professional Ruling Montgomery, Ala. Dec. 26—The 16th Annual Meeting of the Southeast. em Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- ence was held at the Alabama State Normal School, Montgomery, Ala bama, December 14 and 15. /The basketball, baseball, and foot. bal] schedule for 1929 weré arranged and decision was reached that the usual procedure would be followed in the matter of the selection of officials. The Comferegce disposed of the Summer baseball matter, which has come up annually for discussion, by voting fhat students may play 02 hotersgeamboa: oP industrial teams where they:may be employed, but the previous ruling as to organized base- ball or playing under verbal or writ; ten contract is to be rigidly enforced. The Conference directed the secre tary treasurer to thank Mr. Frank A Young for his interest in all features of the athletic activities af the Con- ference and to also thank him for the Frank A. Yourig Challenge foot- ball trophy that will be awarded the championship footbal! team in 1929. THE STATE? ' Saa Francisco, Dec, 25.—Figures serve as conclusive proof that the bor. ing game has thrived in California Only im two other states, New York and Mlinois, has the game been bigger. In four years, or since professional doxing was legalized in California, 6.282983 peopleghave paid $9,406,281. 50 to ated boxing shows in the Gold en state. * ° The commission has handled 5 pet cent of the sum, or $540.270.49, and expended $116,692.50, leaving the state with a clear profit of $428,677.90. « Under the law the commission was entitled to spend $160,000 for operat- ing expenses. Moreover, the state has spent only $171,000 on buildings at Yountville for war .veterans.‘ The rest is in the state treasury, ee ee gree = Page net =, extagen, Philadelphia—The merging of the Rosha Building -and Loan Association and ‘The Stephen Smith Building and Loam, Association with their combined cupltal iscreased from $200,000 to $800,008 has been recently announced. WHITE. WAY SEFANERS 2 VVIMIL: VV AL ‘and DYERS | i ‘1850-1552 E. ADAMS STREET ND RETAIL HUmbolt 2915 : : 'W. J. FAIRCHILD, Manager > a > . CABS. a wwe | 4141 . | Cr eA he clan) | : F ND f ; C : eI me . WISHING OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS A HAPPY NEW YEAR! ‘WEEK STARTING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28th = v4 eee ea 3 «A. MUSICAL COMEDY DE LUXE fale |s |peewescie 5 % \ 4 “QUEEN HIGH”: » : . 55 4 Fé Plcereny fan Poiooue LAP ATENTS FLATERAcopporiea as Dancing ‘ : MOSBY’S BLUE BLOWERS Comedy . 4 - SPECIAL MIDNITE SHOW NEW YEAR’S EVE . 3 x _ SHE GORILLA”. ee : Q00K1i—T WS MIDNITE SHOWS! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th, AND NEW YEAR'S \EVE. TICKETS: * = Kentucky: (By: ALN. P.) * “Louisville, Ky., Dee. 22.—Babe Hurd, famous jockey in the earty eighties who rode Appollo to sietory);in the Kentucky Derby at Louisville in 1882, died Friday at Long Ridge near Lex- ingtop. He was also a great steeple chase rider, and during the last twelve years ‘bas been employed by W. V. Thraves on the Long Ridge Farm. . |. ‘There are only a few of the old tim ers left. .During the recent races fn Louisyjile, there were two noted col ored jockeys present. William Walk- er who rode Ten Brook in the famous race betwee Ten Brook and Molly McCarty, and William (Monk) Over- too was present as a trainer. CHAMPIONS. IN ALJ: LINES .OF . ATHLETICS _* DURING YEAR OF 1928 | American Three-Year-Old....-.........-.-.....---..Reigh Count American Two-Year-Old.................. High Strung, Rougish Eyes Olympic Track and Field......... cesses “steels. United: States Professional Hockey .....2..20.0..:---.2.....---.....New York Ranects Heavyweight Wrestling ...00002020000000000..0..........Stringler Lewis ee ak Oe ae 7 ty See ae res wee Ree dak ee PRE RS ANS Bre to © io ee 7 ee Sages - ete Wag gehen Ree \ a so | ee FS =e oe ae ee a S32 os Yee eee ee SSF ey gee pe ee alee ee ne "eta eal oa igh eee ig eer TES ae Serene een Sls Sa Paes aye Ser eee Sd MAS. JOSEPHINE BROWN Greetings from The Tennis World Carolyne Snowden Widely Proclaimed at Apex Club LOS ANGELES, CALIF., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928 TURN-AWAY CROWDS VOCIFEROUSLY GREET RACE'S FOREMOST DANCE ARTIST AT FAMOUS NITE CLUB Director Loses Valuable Diamond Ring While Shooting Scenes On M. G. M. All Colored Cast Film "Hallelujah" This can properly be described as the Triumphal return of Creole Carolynne Snowden to her own race audience. She came back to us, with a show that would please any audience. Some scoffers, who claim when one has won favor with the white folk and lose it, that the person who has lost is through; had that same little fallacious belief disproved, to a perfect satisfaction. Carolynne Snowden, regardless to what anyone says, still remains the best colored show woman. That's going a long way. We will however, let it stand until it is disproven. They are all good in the East (?) but bring them. West—they're sunk! Miss Snowden opened her show last Friday night, December 21st. This is just an indication of what the management, Mr. Curtis Mosby, intends procuring for his patrons' entertainment. They have now the best money can buy. Miss Snowden's chorus numbers were most clever and appropriate. Her own specialities were immense. Her character numbers, singing Louis isanna and 'Samuel Johnson Brown' were truly good enough to headline an Orpheum Bill. That red hot chorus, under her tutelage is one of the cleverest aggregation of pop, imaginable. Good looking, clever and fiery, these jazz mad babies fairly set your heart on fire. Lotte Gee, Jry Anderson and Sue Hoy, Claude Collins, Cliff Jones, and Luther Claybourne and Mosby's Blues Blowers, appear better than ever. Great show. Somewhere in a vast tank, used by King Vidor, famous Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer director, for a flood scene in his latest picture, "Hallettis." lies a valuable diamond ring. The ring belonged to "Red" Golden, popular assistant to King Vidor. While filming scenes on a prison sequence, where the leading man, Daniel Haines, escapes from prison, during a flood, Mp. Golden walked to near the edge of the tank and fell over board, in endeavoring to rescue him, some of the boys, among whom was Dumas Johnson, caught hold of his hand, their grip slipped and the ring was pulled off his finger and fell into the tank. Tough. Honey Brown, clever little leading lady of the "Halleina" cast is still very IL Miss Nina May McKenny, beautiful featured actress, is also suffering a slight cold. Dan Haines, the leading man, is no exception to the hospital list, either Mrs. Lula Belle De Knight finds a keen delight in the scenic beauty of California. Jubilee Singers Enjoy Short Stop-over Here Famous troupe stopping at the Somerville Hotel. They have just completed their Westward tour and are now festing preparatory to their swing Eastward. These people number some of the race's greatest with their troupe. Everyone is a seasoned Trouper. We are glad they were with us. Sorrier that they did not show here. They are traveling over the affiliated Lyceum Circuit. Their headquarters are in Chicago. Among them are such celebrated artists as: James Anna Weathers, Soprano; Inez Edmondson, Contralto; Gertrude Jackson, pianist; Leroy Jennings, Bassist; Jas A. Shaver, Trombon and Manager. If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened THE COMMENTATOR THINGS AS THEY STRIKE ME I'm wondering why so many people expect a writer to be able to write up their affairs, without being invited to attend, that same affair. Yes, I'm wondering. Again, about certain people, who persist in ignoring the Black Press and its representatives. Increasing the beauty and dignity of the Central Avenue district. Marvelous improvements have been made in the past few months, in our places of business. Of particular instance is our cafes or restaurants. We recommend the proprietors of the Economy Cafe, and New York Cafe, to the people of Los Angeles, for their clean, up-to-date dining rooms and kitchen equipment. Places of this sort are needed. They safeguard the health and increase our faculties or appreciation, for the higher things in life. Observing the very clever and extremely popular Sug Burnt Jim, just looking things over. Sun Burnt and his famous ukelele are still broadcasting over the National Broadcasting Station. Great boy. Evans and Weaver, two youngsters from, San Francisco, who came to L. A. a few short years back and made good on the stage and screen with their clever dancing, are again in San Francisco visiting their parents. Clever e Diamond Ring While M. G. M. All Colored Hallelujah Take your choice: Jas. II. Lowey Clarence Muse, or Chas. Gilpin? Who is to play the lead in "Hearts, in Dixie?" Chas. Gilpin was the first to be assigned the lead. According to terms of his contract, he finished the part. But, the picture still goes on: George Reed was drafted to fill the place left vacant by Gilpin. His work was unsatisfactory. Now, they are (the studio people), right back where they started from - without a leading man. Inquiries have lately been made concerning the whereabouts and capabilities of Jas, B. Lowe and Clarence Muse; Now, consider this: It would be a reasonable bet, according to circumstances that one could lay 3 to 1 that Clarence Muse doesn't land; 2 to 1 that Lowe doesn't hit; and 1 to 3 that Chas. Gilpin completes the picture as the lead. No question about it. Gilpin is the man! He is the greatest living, among Black actors. As a result of being without a lead, production has been cut down their January 4th. Tough on some of the boys. Are Clifford ingram and Milfred Washington really married? That question assails me from every angle. I don't know. However, there isn't anything wrong about that. If these two charming young people want to marry they have my permission. Beaufort, Va.—The Rev. A. M. Harvey of this city has resigned his pastorate to enter business. He will act as state manager for the Continental Financing Company of New York City. "Queen High," Gorgeous Musical Comedy Triumph Opens at Lincoln Tonight Cae of the most brilliant openings in the history of the Lincoln Theater takes place tonight when the colored Lafayette Players stage an elaborate production of "Queen High," the musicalization of the famous comedy hit, "A Pair Of Sixes." At a tremendous expense on the part of the management, "Queen High is being brought to Lincoln patrons, and the production will be introduced tonight with a number of unique added features. To attempt to name all the various novelties that will make "Queen High" a long to be remembered, theatrical treat would be impossible. However, just a few of the added attractions in store for this week's Lincoln adductions include. Mosby's Blue Blowers with more pop and jazz than ever; the Four Covans, direct from the Orpheum Circuit, and a bronze beauty chorus that promises to outdo any and all lineups seen on Broadway in many seasons past. Gorgeous costumes will be in evidence in every act of "Queen High," and every member of the cast from the lending lady down to the last chorus girl will display costumes that promise to be a real treat to the eye. Lincoln patrons are again reminded that they are due for a real surprise and treat when witnessing "Queen High," for in addition to the gala array of talent named above, the regular Lafayette Players will all appear in the musical hit to good advantage. Our audiences, know of this troupe's ability where dramatic characterizations and comedy roles are concerned. But this week's presentation offers the Famous, Lafayette group in an entirely new light. For the first time they will display their rate singing voices and cleverness at dancing. Evelyn Preer and Edward Thompson will of course appear in the two leading roles in "Queen High," and all of your favorites will also be in the cast including Laura Bowman, Cleo Desmond, Bebe Townsend, Monte Hawley, Charles Arthur Ray, Sidney Kirkpatrick and Lawrence Criner. The story of "Queen High" presents numerous farcical situations, being the merry tale of two partners who are never able to agree in business. They also play a game of cards, it being agreed that the loser is to act as the other; driner's butler for year. Needless to say, the result affords a world of merriment. Two special midnight matinees will be staged at the Lincoln during New Years week. The first takes place to noarrow night, and the second on Monday evening. December 31st, as special holiday events. Co vbI-era,fton"p-udov TH AR OD II. Christie Studio Selecting Cast For Another All- Colored Cast Story; 'Music Hath Harm' The next Al Christie, All-Colored chist picture is scheduled to start next Wednesday, December 26. It is titted "Mutual Hath Hairm." We are beginning to suspect it has ourselves. Specher Williams, one of our group, again enjoys a very novel distinction of being given the opportunity to write the acenaro. That's mighty fine. I tell you, Mr. Orryd Gillstrom, who directed the first one, will also direct this one. The cast hasn't been definitely announced, but we figure Curtis Mosby's Blues Flowers, to get the Orchestra job. Jas. Porter, demon cornetist, figures as a cinch in the cast. So does Spemer Williams, Leor, Harriford, and Rev. Job Turner, Harry Tracy booms up as a possible Florian Slappy character. Pioneer Citizen As the result of an accident in which he fell down the stairs of his home November 15, tearing the muscle away from the kneecap. John H. Jamison, one of Los Angeles oldest citizens died Sunday morning at his residence, 71S Mateo Street. An operation was performed in an effort to save his life but he rallied only partially just before the end. Mr. Jamison was for over thirty-five years a scrape iron and metal broker and is said to have, accumulated considerable wealth and property holdings with the assistance of his wife, Mrs. Maggie A. Jamison who was his business adviser. He enjoyed the confidence and respect of some of Los Angeles's most prominent business men many of whom began their careers with him as younger, less prosperous men. He was one of the founders of Philips Chapel C. M./E. Church and until his demise had served in many offices of the church. Funeral services in charge of St John's Masonic Lodge No. 5, were conducted Wednesday, 2 p. M. from Philips Chapel with Rev, Rev. M. Underwood officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Lightner. The deceased leaves his wife, five daughters: Mesdames Fannie Woods Ruth Williams, Esther Lackey, Jessica Quon and Thelma Hawkins; eight grandchildren; a nephew and a host of friends to morn his loss. In treatment was in Evergreen Cemetery. LOOK OUT FOR "THE TERROR" "The Terror", Warner Bros. latest and greatest mystery pictures, comes to the Rosebud Theatre next Tuesday for a run of three days. This slivery, shrieky mystery drama is a Harvey Gates adaptation of the phenomenally successful London play of Edgar Wallace. The cast includes May McAroy, Louis Fazenda, Edward Eyrette Horton, Alec B. Francis, Matthew Betz, Holmes Herbert, Otto Hoffman, Joseph W. Girard, John Miljan and Frank Austin. Roy Del Ruth directed. "The Terror" details with creepy reality the pursuit of the master mind who has stolen the capital of a bank and hidden it somewhere in an old LINCOLN THEATRE PROVES INVALUABLE SOCILOGICAL AS- English manor house, used at the time as a "rest cure". Here come an odd assortment of humans, crooks, detectives, frightened ladies, daffy folks—and over all is the terrible hidden power of the unknown being known as "The Terror." Most amusingly uncanny picture ever made. By LAWRENCE FRANCIS LA MAR The Lincoln Theatre is possibly less than a year old. There has been three different stock shows in this house. The management, Mr. Sam Kramer and his assistant Mr. Curtis Carpenter, have done every thing in their power to make this house a financial success, and at the same time preserve and increase the morals of their patron. They have met with fair success. We should see that they meet with whole success. The first company to open there was the Doc Stralne Co. with the famous Hilb in the cast. Although there was a considerable number of Bilo's followers who clamored for his continuance, the management knew that he was not drawing them in through the box office. Consequently he had to let the Doc Straine Company with Bilo go. Loud mouth clamoring does not pay the other fellows' salary. You must support them with cash at the box office. That argument goes for all kinds of business. The next company to go into the theatre, was the Miller and Slater Co., musical comedy troupers. They fared much better. That is more people came out; but the expense was heavier. They were a losing proposal. Apex Nite Club The Sensational CLIFF JONES, pride of New York The Personality Girl SUE HOY, with a million friends The Versatile Boy CLAUDE COLLINS, pleases everyone. ```markdown ``` There are several reasons why we are feeding such tremendous crowds on Sundays for dinner. Because our food, and prices are right. Well you can be the judge, and courtesy reigns supreme. Make reservations for Next Sunday's Maryland Style Fried Chicken Dinner 75c (By Associated Negro Press) St. Louis, Mo.—The Mid-West Life Insurance Company of Missouri, an old line legal-reserve company with a capital of $100,000 has been authorized to increase its capitalization to $200,000. tion. They were let out. Mind your pictures were being run in conjunction with the show. Again the world look on those who are the most ardent fans on the outside; but hardly ever put out a time to keep them employed. Now at a tremendous cost, they have brought here the greatest group of colored players—The Famous Laff fayette Players—in the world, for our approval. They cause some of the best people in the city both white and black to come down into the Central Avenue District to see them. They come and they linger. By their presence amongst us, we are swept into the environment of this cream of the city. Shoulder to shoulder, we sit inside the theatre without the least show on our part of an inferior, or on their part, a superiority complex. We meet them as equals. And govern ourselves as such. Isn't that wonderful opportunity to display our good qualities? Doesn't that increase our cultural knowledge? Does not that take our chief business streets out of the class of the obnoxious? Well Yes. Then we do acknowledge the sociological and economical value of the Lincoln Theatre. Then lets support it! Let's-boost it! It's extol, its good qualities on every side. Thank you. BEAUTY AND YOU BY: SADIE NERO DAVIDSON BEAUTY AT FINGER TIPS Have beauty at your finger tips. Expressive hauds hold an illusive beauty which every girl can have. Nature may have slighted her when it came to curly hair or dimples, but her hands can become a true beauty indicator. Cold weather is the arch enemy of soft, beautiful hands but even that foe can be routed with good care. The first rule is cleanliness. At least once a day they should have a good scrubbing in soft, soapy water with a good nail brush. Dry them thoroughly in soft linen towel and rub the finger tips and nails with pure olive oil. This will soften the skin, prevent chap to some degree and abolish the night nutre of hang nails. Use a blunt orange stick to clean your nails and push back the cuticle. Avoid Grim! Ghostly! Spooky! More Mysterious than "The Bat" THREE DAYS commencing TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st Continuous Show New Year's—2:00 till 11:00 P. M. The TERROR with MAY LOUISE McAVOY FAZENDA EDWARD EVERETT HORTON ALEC FRANCIS That International Star, LOTTIE GEE, Prima Donna De Luxe God's Gift, LUTHER CLAIBORNE, always trying. In'A Class by Herself IVY ANDERSON, that singing Dancing Bundle of Pep a harsh metal file at all times. A fine emery board will do the work of a metal file without leaving those irritating rough edges. I have been asked for a cure for biting the finger nails. Will-power is the only sure cure. It is usually due to nervousness, self-consciousness or badly manicured nails. Every girl should learn to take pride in her hands and finger nails. Even though she may have a professional manicure every week. She should have her own manicure set at home and give her nails a daily touching up. Never under any circumstances, clip the skin around the nails. Always press back the skin, otherwise you will be rewarded with a crop of aggravating hangnails. Always wash the nails with a nail brush after applying VOLUME 42, NO. 30 ex Club the nail-white. When applying liquid polish don't apply it on the finger nail tips or the half moon. Use a light shade of pink for street wear and a dark shade of rose for evening wear. Some of the bracelets shown as costume jewelry here are as heavy as handcuffs and almost as difficult to get off. Modern designers are showing models of shaped, polished steel and heavy oxidized silver twisted into scroll and geometrical designs. A few of them measure from msix to eight inches in length, making several turns about the like metal turns about the arm, like metal cuffs. ATRE CENTRAL PHONE HU mbolt 6317 The Mysterious than "The Bat" TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st car's—2:00 till 11:00 P. M. Friday, December 28, 1928 UMPIRES OCCUPY AT SHRINE DANCE New Year's eve night at the Great Shrine Auditorium when the thrilling Jazzy barrage of melody snaps from Speed Webb's and Claude Kennedy's orchestras, forty big league umpires headed by Mr. Grant Laschner, President of the Umpires Association will occupy one of the tables. Among the names well-known to base Crucifying Mr. Hayes A ball fans will be Leake, Chadbourne, Snyder, Beck, Reardon and others. Movie Stars and directors, the entire casts of "Hallelujah", "Hearts in Dixie", "Music Hath Harm", and other features being made, are expected to be present. Reservation should be made early by calling HUmbolt 7712. Admission $1.00. Big Tom Kennedy Back In Boxing Row Big Tom Kennedy Back In Boxing Row BY: NORMAN HARTFORD (Noted Cports Writer) Los Angeles, Dec. 26.—As the Sultan said when he handed one of his wives a five spot for a new vell "They always come back for more." This time-worn line also paraphrases the rule that boxing men who have once heard the swish of flying leather and trampled in the resin box are thereafter never completely able to sever connections with the sport. All of which prepares the reader for the fact that big Tom Kennedy one-time threat to Jack Johnson's heavyweight title and the "Frish Terror" of New York who fought such men as Frank Moran, Battling Levinsky, Bombardier Wells and the rest of the barristers, is back among the boys of boxing row. This trip Tom has stolen a page from the book of the motion picture world and has opened a casting office for fighters. The office is in the Spring Arcade Building and already Kennedy and his associate, Emmett Ledwith, have gathered together a classy stable. Included in the roster is Homer Sheridan, the Sioux City middleweight who has caused a sensation on the Coast by his knockouts over Mike Hector and Joe Cordoza and his decision over Roy Moore, the Australian champion. Kennedy, who is credited with being a rare judge of fighting flesh claims that Sheridan is a greater ringman than Ace Hudkins. And some credence must be given his assertion when one realizes that it was Tom who first introduced the "Nebraska Wildcat" to fans in the West. At that time Tom had not yet become a famous character actor in the films and was working as matchmaker at the Legion Stadium in Hollywood. QUICK ACTION Officer Broady of Lincoln Heights Police station, is to be commended for his quick thinking and acting in the apprehension of one George Samel of 1313 E. 33rd St. after he had inflicted a serious wound, with a knife on Thomas Rowlett. Xmas night at a dance being given under auspices of the Elks Lodge located at Washington and Central Ave. The officer while giving the assailant a quick but thorough "Frisk" found a half pint bottle of liquor. THOMAS ROWLTT. Movie Stars To Be Present the Great Shrine Auditorium stage of melody snaps from Speed s orchestras, forty big league Crucifying Mr. Hayes BY: EDNA ROSALYNE HEARD For the past two weeks there have been more than one half dozen eastern Negro newspapers ballyhousing them selves sick because Roland Hayes did not break his contract and refuse to appear in recital in Washington, D. C. One paper states, in part, "When Hayes appeared in recital at Washington, D. C. last week, members of his race had to content themselves with seats in the gallery reserved for them. If Roland Hayes protested, it is not on record; if he made the slightest gesture of impatience with American race prejudice in the nation's capital, it was not indicated when he appeared to render his program." Personally, I would like to know just what Mr. Hayes owes us as a race to cancel any of his engagements? Perhaps some of those writers that have been criticising him so severely can answer that question. Negroes did not put Roland Hayes where he is today and any number of them assisted in retarding his progress before he reached the pinnacle of success. It seems that we are not satisfied with meddling into the distinquished tenor's personal affairs as to whether he should marry or is married to a white woman etc., but we are now making an attempt at managing his programs as to where we should be seated at his concerts. The same paper continues, "A few words, wisely chosen and wisely placed would have removed these barriers in Washington for that one concert at least." I doubt it. A great deal of segregation exists in Washington and to be sent to the peanut gallery in the theaters, concerts halls etc., is nothing new to Negroes who live there. The more unkind statement that could have been made regarding the situation was, "It is unfortunate that there are those among us who can rise to the clouds so rapidly as to be above the common people. It is unfortunate indeed." To make a statement of that kind in reference to Roland Hayes who is so quiet, unassuming and UNAFFECTED by his position gives the impression that we do not appreciate his efforts. The paper continues, "Roland Hayes is a black man and in America, because of his importance as an artist is somewhat of a public character, a "Race Leader"" Mr. Hayes IS a race leader if there ever was one because he is bringing the two races together through are and has paved the way for any young Negro man or woman who has the ambition to reach the pinnacle of success. I believe that the great tenor has only the kindiest feeling toward members of his group. There are Negroes however, who call themselves "race leaders" and whose chief occupation is lecturing to us, selling books they have written, taking up the usual collection and using it for their own personal benefit. On the other hand, Roland Hayes is contributing and has contributed a goodly sum toward Negro education. A suggestion to Washingtonians is to stay out of Mr. Hayes personal and business affairs, rid themselves of so much colorphobia and intra-group predjudice, start right now, to fight it out with the whites about segregation in the nation's capital and perhaps they will be sitting anywhere and everywhere in that city by the time Hayes sings his next program. Mayte. Leon Rene Expects A BUSY SEASON Engagements made already with studios, club's lodges and private citizens have caused Leon Rene leader of Rene's orchestra to expect a very busy season. Mr. Rene has a lot of new numbers and is prepared to furnish his patrons the best of entertainment. If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened 5 Field Secretary of the National Negro Press Association gends Greetings to the members of the fourth estate throughout the country. Mack House, Popular Boxer, Injured in Fight Mack House, Popular Boxer, Injured in Fight Christmas cheer came nearly being tragedy for Mack House, famous western heavyweight knock-out sensation, when he was slashed down the left thigh about 4:30 Christmas afternoon by a man named Thornton. The serious affray is reported to be the culmination of a long standing rivalry between the two over a girl named 2Cleo. House, who lives at 1423 E. Washington is said to have been riding down Central Avenue in a Peerless Cab when it was hailed by Thornton who called Mack out of the car. Alighting House is said to have engaged in a conversation with two ladies standing on the corner. Thornton to rushed up to oMack, grabbed him by the coat ad slashed at him with a long knife, shouting "I'll cut your d—d neck off." Kicking out in defense his left thigh received the blade making a long gash which required 32 stitches to close it when he was rushed to the Receiving Hospital bleeding badly. Officers from Newton Station arrested Thornton and he is being held until the investigation being made by detectives Kimbrough and Bradford is completed. Mr. Tom Rafney, 1538 E. 23rd St., Miss Carrie Brown, 1140 E. 46th; and Mr. J. L. White, 2071 Hooper, who witnessed the affair assert that Thornton was the aggressor. Shriners Spread Joy On Christmas Day Shriners Spread Joy On Christmas Day The Knights of the Mystic Shrine, Eagle Temple No. 5, dispersed from its rendezvous, 50th and Central Ave., on last Tuesday, huge baskets and boxes containing therein, provisions and wearing apparel totaling from $4.50 to $10.00 to 63 families. The caravan made the deliveries so that each recipient received their basket the day before or early Xmas morn. The committee having in charge the delivery which supplied the families with provisions and wearing apparel for 35 children were: H. E. Wash ingten, P. E. Alexander, J. B. Bowman Sam Cohen, C. E. Jackson, Bob. Buford, M. Earl Grant (Pasadena). Dr. Albert Baumann Respectfully solicits your patronage. The same efficient service which has been established by Dr. Baumann will be maintained. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered Pharmacists. Will be at your service any time. Phone your orders. We deliver. TUcker 7603. Happy New Year To All F. WILEY WILLIAMS THOS. V. WILLIAMS Omaha, Neb., Dec. 26. After submitting to a three weeks' reign of terror, as a result of the so-called "axe-murders", colored residents of this city have been relieved of the one-sided, surveillance of their activities on the part of the police department, and have begun to assemble the materials for a counter offensive against the police department and certain other interested persons. It is their theory that the colored man now being held in custody at Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jake Byrd, is not guilty, and that he is being made a scapegoat by some other parties who would prefer to see him put out of the way. The fact has been emphasized that Byrd does not fit in any particular the description which Mrs. Harold Stribbling, the white woman whbse husband was killed when she was attacked, gave of her assailant prior to the arrest of Byrd. But, although Mrs. Stribling's original description of her assailant does not fit the suspect, her words and actions have seemed to indicate that she not only knew Byrd, but that her relations may have been cordial with him for sometime. Report has it that Mrs. Stribling's conduct may not have always been beyond reproach. Students in one of the law classes at Omaha University are said to have taken the case under consideration and come to the conclusion that if Byrd was the guilty man, he must have been the woman's secret lover. They based this highly-speculative assumption on her alleged statement, "Now, Jake, you know you did it. After spending three hours with me, you should know that I know you are the man." Much resentment is felt here against the police department. The head of the department is a Jew who rose out of the ranks and is inclined to lose his sense of proportions in big emergencies, some of those who know him best declare. They would not be surprised if some of the police have not become a party to an scheme which is thought to involve Byrd and the Burlington railroad According to the story that is being told, two rich white boys, one from Chicago and one Cleveland, went booing last summer for a thrill. On their trip they are said to have run Into Byrd, who was experienced in the game. The three of them stack side together. Byrd teaching the white boys how to get by. Just outside of Omaha, the three of them ran into a Burlington detective who is said to have beaten one of the white boys, who did not know enough to get out of the way, until he fell between the cars and was killed. Of course, the boy's family is suing the railroad. Byrd is the only witness. The friends and family of the slain boy are said to have given Byrd ten dollars a day to stay in Omaha to serve as a witness at the trial. Mrs. Stribling is reported to have received aid from the railroad people, this money being responsible for her positive identification of Byrd. Very little is known definitely, but it is generally felt that a searching investigation of all the facts and angles of the case might disclose a conspiracy between certain police officers, representatives of the railroad, and Mrs. Stribling, to get rid of Byrd in order to weaken the suit for damages in the case of the white boy who was slain. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has taken a hand in the case and is expected to go to the bottom of the various reports and rumors that are being handled around. (By Associated Negro Press) Gary, Ind. Negroes engaged in business gave their second annual business exposition on December 3, 4, and 5. The exposition which is sponsored by the Noon-Day Business Club was well attended and drew forth many novel commercial exhibits. (By Associated Negro Press) Detroit, Mich.-The Board of directors of the Michigan Peoples Finance Corporation at its regular meeting Thursday, November 15, 1923, declared a Christmas divirent, payable December 15, to all stockholders as of record on December 1st. SUNNY JIM WILLS GALVESTON, TEX HE DREW WITH ED HENRY (COLORED) BEST FIGHTER IN SECTION. I'll fight MICKRY, WALKER FOR NOTHING AS A Tribute TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE TIDER FLOWERS -MY LAST STABLE HATE. 35 WINS BACK FROM AUSTRALIA !! "SUNNY JIM FAIRPLAY" HAS A SMILE IN AND OUT OF THE RING. PARAMOUNT SERVICE .N.Y. Will Do Well To Start The New Year By Paying Up Their Subscriptions REMEMBER:-All Subscriptions are payable in advance. NINETEEN TWENTY-NINE there will be no DEAD HEAD list. Join in with the live ones in the procession for Progress along the lines of Production. $2.00 The Year. Send in now or your name will be dropped from our list. Wonderful Reception To High Official Hon. L. P. Lee, 33rd degree Grand Supreme Patron of the A. F. & A. M. for the United States and Canada was highly entertained on a visit for the better understanding of business for the coming year. It was indeed a notable event. After the very pleasant and inspiring program was rendered a most sumptuous banquet was spread which was acclaimed by all as the mose pretentious ever given in this section. The exercises and banquet was given under the auspices of the following committee: M. W. Spears, 32*. F. B. Carter; Rev. Julian of Chicago; L. E. Gatten of Greenville, Tex.; R. T. Alton—all of San Pedro. We request our friends to join us that we may do the good things we plan. DEACONS BY: WILLIAM PICKENS (For the Associated Negro Press) Michigan seems to be producing the greatest number of dangerous morons of the white race, in proportion to its population. A little while ago an old moron, husband and father, horribly killed a little child. Now the "model boy," named Deacons and only fifteen years old, assaults and murders his twenty-seven year-old teacher, and pretends to have done so simply because three years ago she slapped his deserving cheeks in school. The youth of the land, especially the white youth, seem to be viling with old- est criminals in the monstrosity of crime. But as the Deacons boy is white, he is just an exception, an individual degenerate. If he were colored, it would be "just like 'em" and would furnish an argument for segregating all the Negro children in the common schools. Such is the situation of a minority people, and such is the nature of race prejudice that every individual weakness in the minority will be used against the whole group. This is just as illogical and unfair as it would be to try to put all white children out of school because of this little unfortunate monster. We are sorry that this Deacons boy is at all. Why did God make him? But we are certainly glad that he is NOT BLACK. Trusty Gets Another Term (Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 27.—The inability of I. W. Harper, better known as "Do Jack", to resist the urge to take what did not belong to him, caused him to be sentenced to six months on the county farm. Harper was serving a one-year sentence for violating the prohibition law, and after serving all but one month had been made a trusty and permitted to leave the stockade. It was upon one of his trips away from the penal institution that temptation got in his way an dhe yielded, thus finding himself again before the judge, who imposed an additional six months. "Do Jack" will make no more trips from the stockade during the next six months. Dayton Dentist Erects Office Building (By: A. N. P.) Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 22. What has been proclaimed as one of the most modern office buildings owned by Negroes in the State of Ohio has been erected by Dr. L. W. Hathcock, prominent dentist of this city, at 409 West Fifth street. The building, which was under construction for several weeks, was formally opened here Tuesday. The edifice is a two-story structure, composed wholly of well-lighted and lavishly decorated offices, several of which are occupied by Dr. Hatchcock. The offices are especially equipped for professional men, desiring laboratory and clinical space, and are modern in every respect. Oldest Resident of Arkansas County Dies (By: A. N. P.) Helena, Ark., Dec. 21.—Burt Swanson, age 98, reputed to be the oldest resident of Phillips County died here Monday after a long illness. Mr. Swanson came to Phillips County 60 years ago and has lived here since that time. While he lived to see the Helena riot, the building of the county and Negroes vote the Democratic ticket and in a Democratic primary, he had never voted himself.