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1879 CALIFORNIA EAGLE 1928 Emancipation to be Celebrated VOLUME 42 L. A. Forum Prepares Elaborate Program For Sun., Jan. 6 In keeping with its custom and provisions of its law the Los Angeles Forum will celebrate Emancipation Day with appropriate exercises Sunday afternoon. Attorney Leon Whittaker will read the Emancipation Proclamation. A very splendid musical program and prominent speakers will grace the occasion. Come early in order to procure a seat, and be inspired by the strides which have been made in so short a length of time since Emancipation. Nations celebrate the anniversaries of their freedom and make of it one event long to be remembered. Therefore we congratulate the Forum in keeping up "Freedom's Spirit." Time 4:30 P. M. Masonic Hall, 12th and Central. Negro Democrats in Arkansas Seek Permanent Injunction Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 29—The second step to secure full rights of citizenship for Negroes in the State of Arkansas was taken Wednesday, when Negro Democratic leaders of Little Rock launched a movement to restrain Democratic Party Officials from barring Negroes in any primary in Arkansas. The colored members of the Democratic Party, through the efforts of their attorneys, Booker and Booker, obtained a temporary order on November 27, enabling Negroes who could qualify as Democrats to vote in the recent city primary. Permission had been given them by Chancery Court, where the litigation is pending, to include E. L. Compere, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, and H. L. Lambert, secretary, according to the amendment filed Wednesday. With the leaders of the state committee as defendants, the suit is expected to establish definitely the status of Negroes who have allied themselves with the Democratic Party, Booker and Booker, attorneys, have expressed the opinion that the case will terminate in a victory for Negro citizens and point out that the voting of Negroes in the recent primary resulted in none of the dire calamities so frequently predicted by those desiring to prevent Negroes from exercising the franchise. Treasurer Squanders Funds; Janitor Loses His Home Treasurer Squanders Funds; Janitor Loses His Home (By: A. N. P.) Louisville, Ky., Dec. 31.—Albert Vandyke, janitor of the Broadway Baptist Tabernacle Church (white), will lose his home as the results of certain financial manipulations by the treasurer of the church, a former judge, who is accused of misappropriating over $40,000 of the building fund. The treasurer is blind, yet he is alleged to have squandered over $200,000 from the church and his friends. Paul M. Nash, attorney-at-law, hereby expresses his appreciation and gratitude for the splendid support given him by friends, ministers, business men and women, organizations and financial institutions and. The California Eagle and its editor during his recent drive for appointment to one of the positions on the Municipal Court bench in Los Angeles. Although Mr. Nash did not receive one of the appointments he believes, however, that the efforts put forth in relation to same have not been in vain; on the contrary, he believes that our cause for recognition toward securing representative positions has been much stimulated and considerably strengthened. The solidarity of the colored people in this drive was quite apparent, very encouraging and if consistently developed will mean much toward the opening of new fields of activity and usefulness for those of us who are prepared to take advantage of the opportunities when they come. CITY TO HELP PAY FOR PROJECTS With definite allocations made to a score of major traffic projects, the city council has cleared the way for the financing of these important improvements. The allocations, totaling $6,585,000, will be used to reduce the cost to property owners, representing the city, shae of their cost. Among the projects to be benefited are: First Street, Arroyo Seco Drive, Huntington Drive, Soto Street, Santa Fe Avenue, Normandie Avenue, East Road through Cahuenga Pass, LaBrae Avenue, Vine Street, Glenwood Boulevard, Trolleyway (Venice), Pacific Avenue (San Pedro), Shausson Avenue, Maple Avenue, Highland Avenue, Hoover Street, North Figueroa extension, Romona Boulevard and Riverside Drive. It was noted that with the exception of First Street and Maple Avenue, all of the projects to receive city aid are in the outlying districts, and that the outlying sections will be most benefited. The improvements are so distributed that there is no general section of the city that will not be directly benefited by at least one of these projects. W. L. Brent, president of the Traffic Commission, pointed out that it will take considerable time to carry these improvements through completion, and that it will probably be several years before property owners are called upon to pay any of the cost. In some cases, the city will pay the entire cost of acquiring land for a project. George Bancroft, Paramount star served a period of enlistment in the United States Navy before appearing on the stage which led to his entry into motion pictures. LOS ANGELES, CALIF., FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1929 MEXICAN LABOR ELIMINATOR (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., Dec. 20—Senator Hiram W. Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Immigration, and Congressman Albert Johnson, Chairman of the House Committee on Immigration, are to be warmly congratulated upon accepting the recommendation of U.S. Labor Secretary, James J. Davis, to place Mexico upon the quota list and thereby subject its prospective immigrants to the same rigid but reasonable rules as apply to the immigrants coming from continental Europe and other foreign countries. Ever since the early days of the Hartling Administration. Secretary Davis has been endeavoring to impress both houses of Congress with the necessity of putting a stop to the wide open practices of immigration by which thousands upon thousands of swarthy Mexicans low in their standards of living and waste their to a startling degree, have been steadily crossing the border into America, where, in the greedy grasp of a few unscrupulous American emplowers, they have displaced from jobs both white and black natives of the U. S. A. Negroes have suffered especially from the underbidding activities of Mexican labor, which has forced them time and time again out of their work on the railroads, in the mills, and in the agricultural fields. Unwarranted Negro unemployment in the dense industrial districts of the middle and far west, and as far east as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has been constant proof during the past years of the Mexican menace in industry and the crying need for quota regulations applicable to Mexico. But now comes the latest and most bitter insult of all; for alas, after watching its labor seep over the U.S. border year in and year out and swell the unemployment lines of American labor, Mexico culminates her disrespect for the U.S.A by promulgating an order which restricts ALL PERSONS OF THE NEGRO RACE from immigrating into Mexico. The order blandly states that "persons of the Negro race are only to be granted permits for temporary entry," and that such visits must not be for more than twenty-four hours' duration. Isn't this the personification of irony? Mexicans displace Negroes in employment in the United States, and their home government in Mexico City bars Negroes from entering Mexico. The Republican Chairmen of the Senate and House Committee on Immigration can be counted upon for awakening the reason of Congress to resent the Mexican order by erecting quota gates through which every Mexican who seeks to enter the United States will thereafter have to pass. And in the meantime, we have been taught to see more clearly than ever before what the Labor Secretary has been fighting for these past eight years; and wasn't it a blessing that at last the country is realizing the full value of his far-seeing efforts? We think it is. ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. Fannie Burdette, proprietress of The Burdette Pie Shop, corner Newton and Central Avenue, wisbes to announce the opening of Dining Room No. 2 at Somerville Hotel, 41st ad Central Ave., beginning January 10, 1929. Operating the two (2) Dining Rooms under the same Management, assuring Service, Courtesy and Quality. Becomes Inter Developing Business (By: A. N. P.) Providence, IR. L. Dec. 21 - The Grand Lodge of Masons of the smallest state in the Union has originated something new in the activities of the Ancient Craft. At the recent annual communication in Providence, the Grand Lodge definitely committed itself to the furthering of race business interests, and has engaged to actively cooperate with the U.S. Department of Commerce to further business education and the practice of better policies in race enterprises. Several unique developments marked the session. One of these was the authorization of a birthday party to James Johnson of Newport on Sunday when his 98th birthday will be celebrated as the grand body's tribute to the oldest living Mason in the state of their affiliation. Arrangements for the transportation of all Masons of comparable age to Newport were effected. Another innovation in Masonic practices was the introduction of James A. Jackson, a business specialist of the U.S. Department of Commerce, who talked on the constructive possibilities of Masonry as a help to better business practices. Reports of officers and trustees plans tozeth with other routine matters were considered. Dinner was served to the entire membership in the dining hall of the temple. The grand officers are: Grand Master, Walter W. Williams; Deputy Grand Master, William A. Heathman; Grand Senior Warden, Charles H. H. Smith; Grand Junior Warden, William A. Minor; Grand Secretary, A. C. Buchanon; Grand Treasurer, Edwin O Jackson; Grand Marshal, Pembroke Powell, Grand Tyler, Orlando Ingraham; Deputy Second District, Alonzo Van Horne; Grand Prelate W. S. Holland; and a board of eleven trustees, together with the usual appointive officers who have not yet been announced. Atty. M. H. Broyles Wins Over Attorney General In Supreme Court Atty. M. H. Broyles Wins Over Attorney General In Supreme Court WHEN IS A HOUSE NOT A HOUSE? This question was answered by the Supreme Court of the State of California in a decision rendered in San Francisco, on the 28th day of December, 1928, wherein Attorney M. H. Broyles represented the defendant, in a case of the People of the State of California vs. Venice Gibbons. Gibbons was charged in an information filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County with the commission of the crime of Burglary of an outhouse having only three walls. Attorney Broyles was successful in the District Court of Appeal, but the Attorney General appealed to the Supreme Court in San Francisco, where the case was by Broyles and a representative of the Attorney General argued at length. The Supreme Court has by its decision sustained the contention of Attorney Broyles, that burglary cannot be committed in a three-walled shed. It must be a house as described by the law. C. Citizens Fight Save Youths From Chair --- (By: A. N. P.) Columbia, S. C., Dec. 31—Efforts are being made here to secure another hearing for John Pinkney, a sixteen year-old youth ad Sam Tolbert, age 22, who were convicted along with John Brown and George Palmer, of first degree murder and sentenced to die in the electric chair January 14, 1929. The movement to help the convicted youths followed in the wake of an interview held with them by Rev. S. S. Youngblood and Rev. Page M. Beverly. The ministers reported that when they visited, the prison and the frisoners, Pinkney ad Tolbert declared to them that they had not received a fair trial and they were forced to confess to the murder of a Chinaman in Charleston which they did not commit. Their declarations were substantiated by Brown and Palmer, who pointed out that the other men had nothing to do with the murder. "We did the killing," said Brown. "Pinkney and Tolbert were not present. I told the lawyer that but he would not believe me." Tolbert asserted that all of them had been severely beaten by the officers who secured the confession. Rev. Youngblood is soliciting funds to help the men, who have professed their innocence and is also seeking the aid of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Life Membership in N. A A.C.P.in Memory of Mrs. Butler Wilson New York, Dec. 21.—In memory of the late Mrs. Butler Wilson, of Boston, a Life Membership in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been established by Mrs. Butler Wilson, the fund having been made available through an unnamed donor through the Boston Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Check for $500 accompanied Mr. Wilson's letter establishing the membership. This recognition of Mrs. Wilson's services to the cause of her race through the N. A. A. C. P. follows a tribute paid to her by the Boston Branch, shortly after her death on March 28, 1928. This tribute, which referred to the record of her life as one of notable service as a teacher, social worker and leader in many good causes, said in part: "Mrs. Wilson's soul was stirred by the wrongs that are suffered by the colored people' of our country and with flowing eloquence on many a platform she told the story of race prejudice, the story of disfranchise and segregation, of injustice suffered and opportunity denied, of hunting terrors and terrible lynchings. "She told the story of a rising race and its remarkable achievements. She rallied support, recruited members and organized many branches for our National Association. She made friends for the colored neighbor whom the white neighbor fails to appreciate because he does not know him. No crusader ever proclaimed the truth more earnestly or gave himself with more sacrificial devotion." to GAINS IN JOBS OUT- NUMBER LOSSES MANY CITIES REPORT IMPROVEMENT According to a recent bulletin of the Industrial Relations Department of the National Urban League there is no foundation for the report that a concentrated effort has been launched to replace Negro waiters with whites. This is proved by the fact that several new hostelries have opened with colored waiters and the further fact that other hotels have discharged their white waiters and are using Negroes in their stead. These practices are being followed, at Marshaltown, Ia. San Antonio and Omaha in hotels that opened during the past month or two and at the Elk's Temple in Jackson, Mich. Replacements of white waiters by colored were reported in Louisville and Omaha. In jobs of similar character such as the running of elevators in office buildings, theaters and department stores the use of colored girls in lieu of white and colored men is being resorted to. The cities providing this information are Brooklyn Cincinnati where girls are being used as clerks in a department store Louisville, Newark and Austin, Tex. There are instances of improvement in other directions. A Negro youth was promoted from porter to matier in large Furrier shop in Chicago and given special training to do other duties connected with the business. A colored woman has recently been appointed manager of a Sinclair Oil Station in Buffalo. The opening of a theater in Brooklyn provided employment for a few Negroes, and the clothing industry offered women with knowledge of operating and finishing plenty of work. Los Angeles reports that the increase in the number of Negroes finding work in the motion picture industry seems to indicate that the Negro will be an important factor in this industry for the next few months, also that Negroes are replacing Mexican labor in construction work as laborers and helpers. St. Louis made enviable progress in new positions for Negroes in November, for three Negro attendants were placed in filling stations, one Negro girl placed as clerk in local store, and another in a pottery establishment as a molder. Also two youths were placed in semi-clerical jobs in a garment factory where no Negroes were formerly employed, and one youth was employed in shipping department of large electric establishment at an initial salary of $35.00 per week with opportunities for advancement. On the other hand Negro girls are losing out in a few of the nut, date and leather factories. In Lansing, Columbus, Louisville, Springfield, Jll., and Richmond, Va., the building trades and street repair occupations are using large numbers of Negro men. Baltimore reports that the Mayor's Unemployment Commission is recommending a plan for a permanent commission to continue the study of unemployment. A commission has already recommended proportionate amount of work to be allotted to Negroes in time of depression. MIGRATION There is a movement of workers into Los Angeles, Baltimore, New York and Chicago. Detroit reports a movement away from the city. On The Sidewalk By: C.A. B. CHILDREN playing in the street and disobedience of traffic regulations caused 32 per cent of the pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents throughout the country last year according to the National Automobile Club. FOR 1929 it is to be hoped a more vigorous effort along all lines of effort will be the program for our group and more especially to improve our economic status. IT IS passing strange that our teachers in the public schools of the group appear less enthusiastic than the teachers of the opposite group, who take particular pride in chronicling the accomplishments of their pupils in the public schools. We are bombarded continuously so with requests for publicity and invited to exercises by the white teachers when our own teachers are either working under wraps, or hiding the "candle under the bushel basket." STATISTICS give out the fact that homicide committed in - Hollywood are 57 per cent greater than those committed on the East Side. Yet they refer to the East Side as a propagation school for vice and crime. WE ARE slowly but surely coming to the front along the line of business progress and just as soon as our business men and organizations can visualize the real and potential value of printer's ink, we will surely come forward in giant strides. MR. AND MRS. PORTER, 129 North Hill street, Pasadena, who owns a beautiful home at that number, delighted their many friends with invitations to view tre annual flower parade at Pasadena on last Tuesday. Appreciative indeed were those so fortunate as to have the privilege of enjoying the parade from this advantageous position. For they were virtibly lifted off the "Sidewalk." LET US PRAY that we will be rid of the varied political bosses for the year 1929. They are absolutely no good, but to the contrary are the weights upon our progress. They are holding to such an extent that heroic measures must be resorted to in order to loosen their hold. They belie the race, playing big and are small, without either brains or energy. We might well follow sane and able leaders who have brought things to pass and made a success themselves. But the parasitic political boss is a Jonah and menace: away with him! REV. BOB SHULER in his regular talk over the Radio last week announced that a poor colored newspaper man was asking alms from his people and asked those who felt so inclined to contribute to him as they would pass out, at the door. Now we were not so curious at the announcement of a poor newspaper man, as we were as to the identity of the person so applying. For out of all of our experience we have never yet met or heard of any Negro newspaper man whose pride would allow him to lower himself as to ask alms of anybody. We have thus far inquired of all of our reputable local papers and find no such person. Therefore after all the Rev. Bob Shuler might have possibly been imposed upon. For we will say here and now, we absolutely do not for one moment believe that any newspaper of standing or even of ex- (continued on page six) If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened Friday, January 4, 1925 SUBSCRIBERS TAKE NOTICE The Call For 1929 Is For Progress Therefore it is hoped and expected that each subscriber to this journal will promptly pay up their annual subscription. Our check up discloses more than 2,000 delinquents. You cannot afford to be one of these. On the other hand we cannot afford to carry any dead heads. Be a real live member of the marching army for progress and production by paying your past due subscription and squaring up for 1929. The California Eagle Publishing Company WE COVER CALIFORNIA LIKE THE OCEAN BREEZE Page- Two WE COVER C Pasadena News BY: ETHELWYN HUNTER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor, Rev. Carter Has been quite busy with Xmag exercises, but we hope to bear from them next week. METRØPOLITAN BAPT. CHURCH Is selecting their new pastor. M. E. CHURCH (SCOTT'S CHAPEL Is still pushing forward with their church building program, and we hope to hear more from them later. A. M. E. CHURCH The choir of the A. M. E. Church, under the direction of Mrs. Morrow, republished a very splendid Christmas Cantata on last Sunday evening. The scripture reading by Mr. Payne Middleton was very impressive. The Xmas Cantata given by the young people. Monday night, under the direction of Mrs. J. H. Lewis was one of the best ever given. It was gratifying to note the large attendance of group ups present. One of Pasadena's young college men in the person of Mr. Bill Martin, who is now attending Wilberforce University, is one of the official rosters of "The Arian," the official paper of the A. M. E. Church at the Wilberforce University. Bill writes a very interesting letter and tells of his enjoyment in the connection with the church. The church will conduct a old-time Revival to be held here beginning the third Sunday in January. Rev. Dr. Robinson of the A. M. E. Review is to be the preacher. The A. B. J. P. J. Club of the church, gave a very interesting program last Sunday evening. Their Junior Choir was the main feature, it was directed by Mrs. J. H. Lowts, Miss Berrice and Forest Prince rendered wonderful solos, Miss Frances Johnson acted as air Mistress of Ceremonies. Those on ticram were Miss Fay Overrs. Edna Porch, Louie White, Ethelwyn Hunter and Mr. Leslie Banks. The A. B. O. P. J. Club has been organized for several months and is planning other programs for the church. Miss Hilda Hatley is the president of the club. C. M. E. CHURCH Pastor, Rev, Hayes Christmas began at the C. M. E. Church, Thursday, Dec. 20th, when the W. Y. C. A. christened its new social hall with a community Xmas Tree. Friday night, Dec. 21, the Junior Stewardess Board with Mrs. Flewellen as its president gave Xmas Laugh "The Old Midsle" Convention. Sunday night, Dec. 23, the choir under the leadership of its efficient organist, Mrs. John Taylor, presented their Xmas Pageant. It was said by many that it was the best ever witnessed. At the close of the Pageant, Mrs. Fannie C. Avery very beautifully presented Mrs. Taylor in the behelf of the Pastor and different departments of the church, a lovely little Xmas Tree of Love and in the behelf of the choir a pair of silver candle roders and a silver bread tray. To Mr. Cook and Mrs. Commick gifts were presented. These three friends are of unmeasured value to the church. Monday night was another big night, the Sunday School with Its Sgt. Miss Fannie C. Avery rendered a splendid program. The Xmas Tree was very beautiful and was laden with presents for all. The heaviness of the tree was due largely to Mr. Silas Condict, a Christian white gentleman who has dedicated both his life and his money to God. Mr. Condict can be found in the pastor's study every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 11 where he listens to children from any age to 14 years recite scripture texts. The Sunday School and Epworth League presented the pastor, Rev. G. L. Hays a beautiful Bible and to Mr. Condict a lovely Xmas cake. On Xmas day, many hearts were made happy between 3:40 and 6 o'clock by the Sweet Carols sung by the Senior Division of the Sunday School. BUSINESS NEWS Miss Gertrude Cravens, beauty culturist of Madam Walker's Beauty Salon, in the Phillips Building, wishes to announce that she now has a busi- If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened ness telephone i her ow parlors. Please fom San Bernardino for the Christ- call Colorado 6510 for appointments; she visited her mother and friends. ness telephoe i her ow parlors. Please call Colorado 6510, for appointments. Mr. R. V. Vaughn of 1127 Sunset has opened a brick mason school on the corner of Lincoln Ave, and Pepper street. The school is: open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening. And many of Pasadena's young men have already enrolled in the school. But we are hoping that every young man will take advantage of this opportunity to learn the trade of brick laying. Mr. Vaughn is very able to instruct all of those who wish to enroll. He has all of the equipment that is necessary for work. All those who know Mr. Vaughn, know that he is very well acquainted with his trade, as this has been his occupation for many, many years. And Pasadena is very glad that Mr. Vaughn has taken it up on himself to make it possible to be able to instruct our Negro youths in some trade. For information concerning the school call Sterling 7672. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION PROGRAM Miss Geneva Stocks, Mistress of Cem- meny: Miss Lottie Jones, Pianist 1. Song ..... Negro Anthem Scripture Reading ..... Miss Hilda Hatly Prayer ..... Rev. Lloyd Calmore 2. Song. "My Country 'Tis of Thee 3. Reading: Emancipation Proclamation 4. Violin Solo ..... Alex Thompson, Jr. 5. Talk ..... Mr. Payne Middleton 6. Solo ..... Miss Lois Kennedy 7. Offering. 8. Solo ..... Mr. Forest Prince 9. Talk ..... Mr. Norman Duncan 10. Orphan Solo ..... Miss Claudis Jones 11. Talk ..... Mr. John A. Clark 12. Song: "Battle Hymn of the Re- public" 13. Remarks by Pastors of Churches JUNIOR DIVISION OF THE N. A. A. C. P The Junior Division closed their Popularity Membership Contest on last Thursday evening. The contestants were Misses Hilda Halley, Josephina McDonald and Ethelwyn Hunter. Secretary of the Association, she reported 15 new members and $50. The prize is to be given later. At their last meeting at the C. M. E. Church, Mr. Floyd C. Covington, Industrial Secretary of the Los Angeles Urban League spoke to them on "Opportunity and Vocation." Stressing the fact that E. H. plus E. H. equals E. P. equals O, which means that Empty Hands plus Empty Hands equals Empty Pockets equals nothing. And that Negro youths should prepare themselves not only for professional jobs but thorough trained menial laborers. As there are many who can half do many things but only a few can well do one thing. He inspired the Pasadena youth to be well prepared for rtheir line of work and to seize every opportunity offered. ATHLETICS Although the Kamchancha, Hawaiian football team, defeated the Pasadena College team, they played a very good game. And Mr. John Stephens and Paul Ford, Negroes, were invited as football guests to the Vista Dela Arroyo Hotel wirr the other two football teams. The other local basketball teams are still hitting the basketball goal. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Turner are now living in Brawley Valley with Mrs. Turner's mother. Pasadena's young people have certainly missed them and hope that they will return soon. M. and Mrs. Alfred Dale of 322 Mar Vista, have recently remodeled their home, and they are now living in a very lovely and well arranged tenroom house. Mrs. Dale, Beauty Culturist of the Poro System, has also finished her well arranged parlors in her own home. The North Part of Town Athletic Club was visited by Santa Claus, each member received toy autos from their advisor, Mr. S. Clark. The club also presented Mrs. Bessie Railbucks and Mrs. S. Clark with lovely Xmas presents. Mr. Floyd C. Corington, indus- cretary of the L. A. Urban League was the dinner guest of Mr. Payne Middleton and mother on last Thurs- day evening. Master Walter Corbin, formerly one of Pasadena's little tots, returned Mr. Samuel Danyl, former resident of Pasadena, sent Xmas greetings from Springfield, Illinois. His Pasadena and Los Angeles friends were very glad to hear from him and are wishing him a very successful new year, and hoping that he will return soon. The Misses Willie Mae Young, Etta Jones, Nell Young, and Ruth Stevens gave a lovely dinner party for their Los Angeles gentlemen friends on last Sunday evening at the home of Miss Ruth Steves on Dayton street. After the party they all motored to Los Angeles to visit the Lincoln Theatre. Misses Geneva Stocks and Edna Porch gave a delightful party at the home of Miss Mary Jones on Allesandro Place. Many Pasadena, Los Angeles and beach friends were there. The music by Miss M. Allen of Los Angeles was expressed as being just "too tight." Hoping that they will give these affairs often. Allesandro Place is beginning to become quite popular with wedding and engagements. Miss Helen Ross of Los Angeles has been visiting her sister in Pasadena for the last couple weeks. Miss Geneva Stocks has been entertaining her quite royally. Mrs. Ruby Stocks, Walker and baby have been the guests of her mother's Mrs. L. Stocks, of 261 South Vernon, over rthe week-end. Mrs. Florence Hunter of Vernon Ave. is preparing for Fresno guests on New Year's Day. Mrs. Lorena Martin of East 45th street, Los Angeles, entertained her mother and sister, Mrs. F. Hunter and Elbeywyn Hunter, at a very lovely Xmas Diner Party on Xmas Day. The Deborah Bible Class gave a Xmas Party on last Monday afternoon for thirty-six children. The party was fostered by Mrs. Fletcher Smith, Mrs. Ellwood Hunter, Mrs. Morris Benson and Mrs. Beatrice Corbin. Miss Norman Hughes is now the pianist of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Santa Monica News The annual Christmas Tree program was held Tuesday night, Dec. 24, at the Calvary Baptist Church. There was a splendid attendance. Presents were given all around and everybody was happy. The true spirit of Christmas - GIVING - was indied present. Bags of candy were distributed among the children. Miss Lena Dones wishes to thank the "Five and Over Charity Club" for their splendid donation. A beautiful Christmas tree laden with many presents once more recalled to the members and Friends, of the First A. M. E. C. h. to Nineteenth and Michtean, the remembrances of the great Gift that came to the world a few thousand years ago. Many delightful presents were given and received. All of the little folks received a gift of candy. Miss Biona E. Inlowe, of 1922 Broadway Avenue, S. M. has just returned from San Diego, where she visited her sister during the Christmas week. A Christmas program was held at the First A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Choir, directed by Miss E. Greenly. The program was assisted also by other talent of the congregation. Miss Charlene Wharton left for Denver, Colorado, where she will attend the University there, in which she previously attended for two years. Mrs. J. W. Lyons recently returned from a trip to Denver, Colorado, where STAR ICE CREAM CO. EXCELLENT PURE INDEPENDENT --- When your sweet tooth says ICE CREAM Let your Wisdom tooth say STAR STAR Ice Cream "It's Perfect" WHAT THE LITTLE BIRD SAYS: Hawk Well, well, well, here it's again a brand new year, and lots of Resolutions made—how long will they last? We don't know. But anyway let us try and be more progressive this year than last, don't be so quick to give in. If you go to file suit against some one, and he judge tells you that you haven't got sufficient evidence for a case—don't get discouraged, try a shopping bag. ? ? ? ? ? ! ! ! The bootleggers are having Pitts this year—looks like a nice dry New Year! Seems like H. L. is in love, wonder who with?—B. G. of course! Don't get sore folks, it's all in fun! Mr. D. O. G. seems to be heating up Santa Monica—Is that so? Why, that's right! I know a man that got put in jail last week, but I ain't gonna tell you his name. He's out now. Just received a letter from Frank Zearar, he is at New Orleans; he is serviced for life -MARRIED!!! Just as we come to a close a Happy New Year to the lady who talks about the Por and Window. PA'S NEW YEAR RESOLUTION Dy: Vernon E. S. Brunson Say Ma, Christmas is over, New Year's on the way Let's plan our resolutions, So we'll know what to say Now Pa, says Ma, what's the use You will never keep them-- One week perhaps--that's all, Then the same old things again. Aw Ma, but I'm going to reform, I'm going to keep those straight-- You don't believe me--all right, When New Year comes--just wait! Oh, you say that every year, You've not show me yet-- Write it down and tack it on the wall, So you won't forget! And Time sung his sythe And tipped his glass; In came the New Year, The Old Year passed. Hooted and mocked With shouts and sound. The New came in with ringing cheers And the yearly vows went round. He says to Ma, between shouts, Here's my resolution— And by my flat pocket book I'll keep it, if it wrecks my constitution. And up went his right hand In a solemn voice he spoke; I'll not say we'll never quarrell, Nor that I'll never smoke— To keep from breaking New Year vows Resolved: I will not make another resolution! . . . The spirit of Christmas cheer, the friendliness that we should feel for one another, the joy of giving, the perfect right to be happy in the acceptance of He who came to save is all made manifest in Santa Monica this Yuletide. Even though times have seemed unusually quiet, most everyone has had a Xmas far beyond their expectation. Mrs. George Bancroft (white) played Santa Claus to the Heroines of Jericho in Santa Monica, sending them a check for two hundred dollars and similar checks to other organizations of our group. We had indeed to be thankful for. For after we will surely find there is some one who cares. The Yuletide is proving an inspiration to many. Miss Edna Rosyline Heard wore hipped with Calvary Baptist Church, Watch Meeting night. As she sang—"Lord I Want to be a Christian"—tears flowed, from many eyes. Long live this gifted young artist and with that seed of love planted in her heart and her general acceptance of that same Lord as her leader and guide her success is assured. She is anticipating great things in the very near future. Success to you Miss-Heard. TRUE SAYINGS There is no place invincible, where in an ass laden with gold may enter.—Collett. The wealth that a man possesses—no matter how bad a name and character he has—will unlock doors that would be otherwise barred. Wealth cloaks, and hides some of the world's greatest disgraces. It places them among the wise and great but they do not long remain. Fortune should be gained with the idea of usefulness—service to one another is about all we are here for anyway.—V. E. S. B. Classy Barber Shop Opened Classy Barber Shop Opened Mr. Charles J. Middlebrooks, well-known barber in the Bay District, has opened a very neat Barber Shop at 404 Pico Boulevard, in the Murrell building. He wishes to let every one know that their support will be appreciated. The public is invited to come in and inspect this new modern place. All kinds of preparations to treat and straighten the hair will be on sale at all times. Special attention will be given ladies and children, in connection with his establishment, Mr. Middlebrooks will also carry your favorite newspaper. DON'T FORGET THE LOCATION, 404 PICO BOULEVARD - next to the Maury's Cafe - Phone 8405. Successful Broker Puts Over Big Deal Walter E. Lowe, a young real estate broker of Los Angeles, has started the New Year by putting over one of the biggest deals of his successful career by motorizing to Denver, Colorado, to close an estate for one of his clients. Gi STOP CUSSING! 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January 4, 1929 Individual Cups, Individual Moulds, Ice Cream Cakes, Etc. Social Intelligence Heard or Seen in Passing Friday, January 4, 1929 Mr. W. A. Brown, a prominent city Funeral Director, who has been a friend of the local Association for over eighteen years, will deliver his usual New Year's message at the 25th Street Branch this Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Special music will be rendered. The entire public is invited to start the new year with us. Mrs. J. McFarline Ervin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Flint, left here December the 15th to join her husband who is teaching at Javis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas for an indefinite stay. She plans to spend the Christmas Holidays with her husband's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. J. N. Ervin, President of Javis College. NOTICE The Women's Auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P. will meet Sunday, January 6th, at 3 o'clock P. M., at the Y. M. C. A., 12th Street near Paloma for the purpose of electing officers for the enguing year. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Alma Reid of E. 198th Street, entertained friends as her home during Christmas week. Her beautiful home was profusely decorated with varied colored lights and presented a very beautiful sight, brimful of Chri-tmas cheer. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bradford, 1317 E. 33rd Street, gave a very delightful New Year's Party at their home last Tuesday evening. A prize whist contest was a feature and closed with a most sumptuous repast. Those good folk certainly were voted as peer of hospitality and good will. GIRL FRIENDS CHARITY CLUB Among the brilliant and interesting affairs of the past few days one of the most outstanding was a Christmas tree given by the Girl Friends Charity Club at the home of Mrs. Laville Daubility on East 15th Street, Saturday, December 29th. The house was artistically decorated in keeping with the Christmas spirit in the corner of the living room was a Christmas tree decorated with miniature electric lights and tinsel. The base of the tree was surrounded with gifts for the members and guests. All indulged in the interesting game of whist. A jolly time was reported by all. Mrs. Daubility always proves a most charming hostess. GIRL FRIEND CHARITY CLUB Mrs. W. L. Lee, 1570 East 33rd st. entertained the members and guests with an "At Home" egg-bag at 4:00 o'clock A.M. Christmas morrison Cards and dwarf were featuring the early house. Five baskets were given to the needy ones. Every one reported a grand time. The time has passed, but remembrance lingers yet. President Lee proved herself very charming hostess as she always does. Mrs. Conelia Bennett entertained at her beautiful home on Benton Way Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 with a tea. A profusion of poinsettas and greenery decorated the living room. The Christmas motif of green and red was carried out in the appointments of the dining room. Among the numerous New Year eve parties was a buffet supper dance given by Mrs. Ophelia Bennett and Mrs. Clotilde Brody as joint hostess entertaining 40 of their friends at the home of their mother on Benton Way. CHR1STMAS BREAKFAST Blazing logs a sparkling Christmas tree and rooms trimmed in evergreen to holly, formed the background for the Christmas breakfast which Mr and Mrs. Hugh Lowery of Orange Drive, Pasadena entertained Christmas morning. The table was beautifully decorated with holly and fruit clusters. Covers were arranged for fourteen guest. COLLEGIAN CLUB The happiest part of Christmas for the Collegiate Club were the two hours set apart for distributing clothes and food to three poor colored families early Christmas morning. Nothing is more pitiful than seeing "little brown babies with sparklin' eyes" expecting a jolly old Santa Claus to leave their little stockings full of toys and a tree with all the trimmings—and then to wake up and find that their pitiful little mother had gone off to work with not even a sign of Santa Claus and hardly enough food to last them thru the day. Such was the first family the collegian Club went to. None of the familys resented this little bit of cheer but all were very grateful. Yet none were more happy than the nine girls who had helped and knew that-"As ye have done it unto the least of these ye have done it unto Me." If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened Among the out of town guests who will attend the Colorado Dance at the Majestic Dancing Academy on Thursday day night will be Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. McDonald of San Diego, Mrs. McDonald is a native of Denver and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Russ of that city, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald will be house guests of Mr. Mrs. Marcie Austin of South Normandie Street while in the city. Miss Edna L. Henry, popular young lady of San Diego, is visiting her father Plummer Henry. Miss Henry is the organist of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego. While in the city she is shopping with Mrs. Hayman 155 E. 49th Street. Miss Henry will retain in Los Angeles indefinitely. --- One of the most delightful repasts served Christmas day was the dinner served by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Currie, 941 Naomi St., to a large parry of friends, of whom Mr. Spencer Williams was one of the honored guests. Turkey with all the attendant trimmings served family style on a beautifully decorated table was the feature of the tasty menu. The majority of the guests were movie actors or otherwise connected with the films. Pleasant social chat and music by an orchestra composed of Pete Martin, J. B. King and Jas. Holder made the evening pass pleasantly. XMAS MUSICAL PARTY Miss Myrner Shivers was the Charming hostess to fifty of her music pupils Friday afternoon, December 2 from 2 to 8 o'clock at her beautiful Spanish Bungalow, 3128 Boulder street. The house was beautifully decorated with Xmas flowers and candles in the living room stood a large Xmas tree artistically decorated the table was draped with red and white carrying out the Xmas scheme. The candles were red and stood in silver candle holders. A unique program was rendered by few of the piano pupils. Alfred Darby masterfully played his violin. Several numbers were played by the accomplished Fairyland Trio. The Jefferson Trio also played several numbers which were enjoyed by all. Various games were played. The most unique game that was played was the musical tests for the little folk and advance pupils. Prizes were awarded. Winner of the Beginner's contest were Clarice Trivin, 1st prize; Mand White, 2nd prize; Eva Yamada, 3rd prize. Advance winners were Gwendolyn Spencer, 1st prize; Carl Jefferson, 2nd prize; Dorothy Price, 3rd prize. The hostess was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Hattie Shivers and Mrs. Lottie Trivin served her guests Pineapple Sherbert and cake. Each child was given a gift. Miss Shivers spared no effort in making her friends happy. Her charming personality has won for her host of friends. Her work is her only means of advertisement. She has accclaimed for herself a teacher of no small merit. FAMOUS LAFAYETTE PLAYERS MARY E. REED Of course maybe it is the box office that counts, but it does seem sad indeed, after The Famous Lafayette Players have given and added so much to this community by their able efficient and dignified characterization of the many varied and difficult roles; of their wonderful dramatic ability, stage presence and personal magetism, to loose their charm by turning out as blues shouters and Musical Comedy characters. Mind you we are not critising the musical "Queen Hizh", with the beautiful peppy bronze chours, the wonderful thrilling dancing covans, and neither are we criticisig blues singers or musical comedies, they all have their places, but we did wish some one else had the parts of Lafayette Player. They all have very good singing voices, with Mr. Sidney Kirkpatrick as headliners, but talking is so much more suitable. We wish it was possible to stick to it. It has been said that the negro had no dramatic ability. The Famous Lafayette Players have proven that statement false over and over again by the appealing power of their acting. Mr. and Mrs. Meadows of South Los Angeles, entertained with a New Year dinner, on January 2nd. The house was beautifully decorated in the usual holiday decorations. Covers were laid for six. Those who enjoyed the lovely repast were: Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Clark, Mrs. Ed Lewis, Miss S. Wilson, and dMr. J. E. Simpson of Chicago. Aj quests detained expressing their appreciation for the lovely time spent. In her eagerness to please 'The Dorothea Beauty and Marcel Shoppe, 4005 S. Central Avenue, has added another up-to-date and highly efficient operator, in the person of Mme. Cattijt Lawson, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., who will be pleased to serve her many former K. C. customers in the same satisfactory manner as heretofore. This shoppe is considered one of the best appointed shoppers in Los Angeles, and the manager, Mrs. Steward, wishes to guarantee that at lwork is in harmony. THOMPSON-OLIVER NUP TIALS PERFORMED Marrieg Ceremony Performed by Rev J. D. Gordon at the Residence of Mrs. Laura Criner Before Brilliant Company of Friends Monday evening at 9 P. Dec. 30th, the last day of the year 1925, Mrs. Mable LaMar Thompson and Mr. Edward Oliver, united in holy wedlock. The unmails were performed by the Lev. Dr. J. D. Gordon of the Tabernaede Baptist Church, East 15th St. The beautifully appointed home of Mrs. Laura Criner, 1422 East 15th St. was drafted for the occasion. There were in attendance 125 guest, many of whom were out of town guest. Among those present, were: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGee, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shunnon, Mr. and Mrs. Eva Raffe and Mrs. Anna Danford and Mrs. Hattie Williams; and the Misses Vivian Colling, Myrtle Lewis and Esther Armstrong; as were: Mr. R. G. LaMar, Sr. R. G. LaMar, Jr., Lawrence F. LaMar, Wendill Hill, LaVerne Armstrong, & Seward Thompson. Among the out of town guest were: Mr. Annie Cole and two daughters, Riverside, California; Mrs. W. A. Robinson, Texas; Mrs. Cora Shelley, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Eva Boswell, Riverside, Calif.; and Mrs. Willie Moses, Phoenix, Ariz. Miss Cleo Mangane sang, "I Love You Truly" and played the wedding march. The guest lingered until the old year passed out to greet the newest bride and groom of the New Year. Both parties are well know, being prominently identified in church and fraternal circles. Mrs. LaMar Thompson, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. LaMar, pioneers of California. --- Mrs. Sicily M. Stasher of 3519 Budlong avenue, entertained the La Oeste Whist Club, Thursday, December 27th with a delightful luncheon. Prizes were won by Madames Haze! Harris first; Roxie Denton, second; Miss Marguerite Stasher, booby. On Thursday afternoon Mrs. T. A. Long of 228 N. Bonnie Brae entertained the La Oeste Whist Club. Prizes were won by Madames A. White, 1st; J. Brodus, 2nd; A. Stewart, booby. Delightful refreshments were served. The Poppy Girls Club met at Mrs. Estela Milton on East 23rd. The girls had a splendid meeting. Estella had a most delicious luncheon. First prize won by Beaulah Johnson; second by Julia Ashberry; consolation, Asia Stewart. Next meeting at Beaulah Johnson. THE DOMINANT WHIST CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Mingleton were host and hostess to the Dominant Whist Club on Wednesday evening, December 26th. The rooms of the house were a mass of colorful mid-winter flowers, pointsettas and Christmas berries predominating. Prizes were awarded to Mr. Leon Bowie, Mrs. Hester Mingleton, and Mrs. Mable Fitzgerald. Guests of the club were Mr. Willie Mingleton and Miss Mary Mingleton. The hostess had as an extra attraction a guessing contest, which was won by Mr. Willie Mingleton. The next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fitzgerald, 1540 East 23rd street. GOLDEN HOUR CLUB On Sunday afternoon, December 23, a new girls' club was organized It is to be known as the "Golden Power Club." Mrs. S. Riggs is to be the club adviser. The only officers elected were the president and secretary. Miss Grace Comeaux was elected president and Miss Gladys Hall, secretary. The club colors are red and gold. The meetings will be on the first and third Sundays of each month at Saint Odella's Hall, 53rd and Latam streets. The other officers will be elected later. A reception will probably be the first social affair of the club. A GOOD TIME FOR ALL The Christmas party given by the Southern California Alumni Association was an event never to be forgotten. The early part of the evening was devoted to games. Miss Dorethy O'Neal gave a reading from Dunbar; Mr. Vernon Brunson gave one of his original selections; Miss Grace Condeaux and Mr. James Lewis, both of Passadena Junior College gave vocal selections, accompanied by Mrs. Markham. Miss Myrtle Quinney contributed piano solos. The presents were distributed from the tree by Mrs. Gordon. The last number was "Home, Sweet Home," sung by all of the guests. Everyone departed for home feeling that the party was a huge success. Mrs. Bowdoin was a charming hostess in her beautifully decorated home. She was assisted by Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Markham. BACHELOR GIRLS CLUB An affair which was considered one of the most swank of the season was the Breakfast Dance given by the B. G. C., Christmas morning at the Hotel Somerville. Miss M. Dickerson played tintinnabilizing seductive strains of music for the enjoyment of the Bachelor Girls and their escorts. After breakfast and the exchanging of presents from the tree, the jolly crowd made their way over to Miss Portier's where the merriment continued. Miss Haymon gave a big party for the girls New Year's Eve night at her home. It was a most informal gathering devoted to a bit of dancing, much reminiscing and the eating of holiday goodies. Of course the girls had breakfast with the chaperon, Mrs. B. Tripplet. New Year's morning. They would not think of starting the New Year with out eating that "Special Fried Chicken" and all that constitutes a well balanced breakfast with her. The girls ate, and how! The first meeting of the new year will be with Miss Marie Edmonds. 1118 East 29th St, Jan. 7, 1929. JUNIOR NE PLUS ULTRA CLUB The party given by the Junior Ne Plus Ultra Club at the Women's Clubhouse in Venice, Calif. was the scene of one of the most unique affairs of the holidays. The hat was tastefully YOU AND YOUR FRIEN THE GRAN OF Funchess Beauty And Caf YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING OF THE Funchess Beauty Shoppe, School And Cafe Annex 1472½-1474 South Central Avenue SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1929 A Full Line of Toilet Requisites Gar Motto: "Prompt, Courteous Service" Res.: 1411 E. Washington ELIJAH COOPER LICENSED REAL Auto and Fi Good buys in houses, lots an 1101½ E. Adams Street POSIEY DELICATESSE Something New Owned and operated Class C Creole, Spanish and A Spo For the tired business woe lady. Take home dinner read efessional men find our noo well as appetizing. 4750 Central Avenue MRS. A. GRIE ELIJAH COOPER REALTY POSIEY ROSIE DELICATESSEN AND CAFE Something New and Different 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 professional 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. ```markdown ``` decorated with many colors. A very beautiful Xmas Tree added to the spirit of the evening. At the appointed time the members of the club were introduced by their critic, Mr. Charles Martin. All the girls of the club were very beautifully gowned in evening dresses, the mascot and critic in dark suits. The president made a short speech to the guests and wished all A Happy New Year. The music was rendered by Buddy Harper's orchestra and all present said it was "tight like that!" RECENT DEATHS CONNER-JOHNSON COMPANY ON.E EXCUM-12414 E. 27th St. Died, Dec. 20, 1928. Services at Chapel, Rev. Holder, officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. IRENE CROUCH-1286 E. Jefferson, Died, Dec. 2, 1928. Services at Chapel, Rev. Griffith, officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. JULIA GRIFFIN-9310 Baigd St. Died, Dec. 25, 1928. Services at Chapel, Rev. Griffith, officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. REBECCA NASH-1630 E. 11th St. Died, Dec. 16, 1928. Services at Grants Chapel, Watts, Rev. Jones, officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. FALSE REPORT OF DEATH OF MISS HONEY BROWN NURSE PANSY SMITH. 41st and Centennial, Hotel Somerville, Los Angeles, Calif. Had word that Honey Brown was dead. Phones were not open. The above telegram was received here, but the report of the death of Miss Brown is without foundation for she is very much alive. Though she has been sick with the Flu, she is now fully recovered and will soon be seen among her many friends. WILLIAMS BROS. PHARMACY WILLIAMS BROS. PHARMACY 9th and Central Avenue TUcker 7603 Your life and health are protected at all times by daily licensed Phar- macists. We call for and deliver your Prescriptions. For petills just phone is the number F. WILEY WILLIAMS— —THQS. V. WILLIAMS FUNDS ARE INVITED TO OPENING Shoppe, School Annex St.: Phone, ATlantic 4528 RER REALTY CO. ESTATE BROKER Fire Insurance and acreage—Houses to Rent Phone: HUmbolt 3744 ROSIE BUN AND CAFE New and Different by one of our First Wateresses Home Cooked Food Specialty Human and afternoon shopping by to serve. Working and pro- -day luncheon wholesome as Phone HUmbolt 7070 ESSETT, Prop. X CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS ```markdown ``` Featuring highest quality service for Men, Women and Children at no increase in prices Absolutely sanitary. Your inspection and patronage invited Uniformed Chiriotonsors. No change of Policies for Patrons except better service at no increase in Prices HAIR CUTTING SHAVING SHAMPOOING TONIC FACIAL MASSAGE MANICURING BOBING SHOE SHINE A. H. LEE, Manager 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 rents: 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. NEATLY FURNISHED rooms for rent with home privileges, 32nd St. near "S" and Griffith car line. HUmbolt 7389-J. 12-21 2 FOR RENT: Size furnished room. Gentleman preferred. Phone HUmbolt 4561 W. 12-28 2 FOR RENT: - Rooms. To man, and wife or men $5.50 per week, with heat and kitchen privileges. 1205 E. 34th St. Phone HUmbolt 5141-M. 12-21 4 FOR RENT: Large room and kitchen- ette, unfurnished, sink, outside en- trance, Adults only. $16.00. Worth mor. 919 East 42nd St. Phone WASH- ington, 3004 for appointment, or call Sunday between 11 A. M. and 2 P. M. 12-11 FOR RENT: Very desirable 4-room house, unfarnished, 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 3064 for appointment or call Sunday between 11 A. M. and P. M. 122-141 CLOTILE APTS Furnished double art, modern, steam heat, WESTmore 6554, 1151 E. 20th St. 12-21-4 FOR RENT: Nicely furnished 3 room modern banquette, 2 wall beds, one extra bed, Adults 1001 E. 55th St. Phone HI:8108 310. 12-21- WHEN IN SAN DIEGO Stop with the Barlands. Nicely furnished rooms for rent. Make reservations now! Mrs. Leon Barland, 3070-3072 Woodman Ave. Phone: Franklin 2897 (San Diego). BEAUTIFUL LOT IN ELSINORE Clos. to Coleman's DeLuxe Hotel, 60x150. A Bargain at $800. See Joe Rakestraw, 11000. E. Adams St. With Elijah Cooper Realty Co. HU, 3744. ROSE WILL APARTMENTS $300 N. Bonnie Brae St. Furnished Doubles, $25.00 and $45.00 Unfurnished Doubles, $32.50, near C D. F. 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. BROWN, 1833 E. Washington St. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room to couple, who are looking for a home, call EM! 2115. 1-4-2 FOR SALE ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW LARGE 5 Room STUCCO HOME and Breakfast nook. Has tilt sink, tile bath room and tile shower, built in ice box, cooler, radio outlet, ironing board, pembrok tub, hardwood floors, linoleum in kitchen, breakfast nook, and back porch. Shades on all windows, and plenty of floor plugs. 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Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 2 P.M. at Mason ic Temple, 1209 Central avenue. 1820 LORENZO BOWDON Secretary of Treasury A RAGE ENTERPRISE, OWNED AND CONUCTED BY REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS. If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened 42, No. 31 $ .75 .85 the post Office Editor managing Editor press Manager The Prokram of the Fifth A. M. E. Zion Church, Pico and Paloma sts for the month of January, 1929, is a Program of Prayer. The Theme is: "Lord, Teach Us To Pray." This theme will be ad- hered to in de- veloping each of the following characters will be The Prokram of the Fifth A. M. E. Zion Church, Pico and Paloma sts for the month of January, 1929, is a Program of Prayer. The Theme is: "Lord, Teach Us To Pray." This theme will be ad- hered to in de- veloping each of the following characters will be MERAL HOME 15th Street H RAY A all America a launched the Night. The n ary 14th wit each night by nary 6th, at deliver the fa from the sith Come Home President of of the A M nowledge a list of his cl conducted Roe 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 2060 SOPHIA L. SMITH MANAGER CHURCH NEWS lord Sanctifying Himself" Text John 17. 18. Jan 27, 11 A. M. Sub. "Our Lord in The Garden" Text Matt. 28 36 7 30 P. M. Prof. W. T. Wilkins and his Art pupils will provide a high class musi cale. To say Wilkins will do it is eough. Admission free. Come and be your own judge. You always leave feeling better. all America a military man. A man also launched the above campaign Watch Night. The meeting will run, to January 4th with preaching and singing each night by the Jelzelz. Sunday Jan- uary 6th, at 3 pm P.M. Dr Jelzelz will deliver his famous lecture to men only from the subject "When the sons Come Home To Roos." Dr Jelzelz will President of the Klanenstein Unit of the A.M.E. church and is also nowledge as the outstanding can- nies of his church. He and wife have conducted 80 revivals and won 15 conversions in 12 years. Half of Negro Population Church Members "LORD TEACH US TO PRAY" ST. LUKE 11:2 The Program of the Fifth A. M. E. Zion Church, Pico and Paloma sts. for the month of January, 1929, is a Program of Prayer The Theme is: "Lord, Teach Us To Pray." This theme will be adhered to in developing each of the following characters will be The Program of the Fifth A. M. E. Zion Church, Pico and Paloma sts. for the month of January, 1929, is a Program of Prayer. The Theme is: "Lord, Teach Us To Pray." This theme will be adhered to in developing each of the following characters will be dealt with from some phase of their Prayer Life. Sunday, January 6, 1297 11 A. M. Sub "Jacob Wrestling" Text Gen. 32 29-30 7:30 P. M. Sub. "Moses Making Haste" Text Exodure 34 Jan. 13th 11 A. M. Sub "Elijah—Pugstiam in Prayer" Text James 5 17 7:30 "Job Groping" Jan. 21 11 A. M. Sub "The Psalmist is Keeping the Lord Always Before Him" Text Ps. 16 17 30 E. M. Ourr A. B. J L M L A B S F J L M L A B S F J L M L A B S F Noted Evangelist And Wife Are Conducting Revival At Ward's Memorial A.M. E. Church 35th Street Between Naomi and Hooper Streets Rev. A. E. LILES. Pastor Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel H. Jelz o Kansas and points East, who are making an automobile evangelistic tour o M. THE PASTOR --- (Br. A. N. P.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 31. The Department of Commerce announces that according to the returns received there were in the United States in 1926, 42,537 churches with a colored membership of 5,202*47 as compared with 39,542 churches and 4,609 so The costs for 1982 were paid on the expenses for costs of common assets, including other costs, including the costs of the 407577 members with those other costs, with an average cost of 100.000 in the year of the first common assets for 1982. The cost of the common assets for 1982 was 312.255, colored demonstrations, with 31.255 common assets of 100.000 members, and 7.774. None of the costs were paid on the costs in 21, while denominated the two of the denominations to be on the costs of 1916, composed of all the 777777 members of the 407577 members. The data for both costs were related to the churches' composition, century of Normal members, and the membership reported doing so. 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The spiritual tide can high as the pastor spoke from Ephesians 5:16 "Reediming The Time. Because The Days Are Evil." Subject: "Time." At the close of the sermon Mr. Peter Constant united with the church. The Sunday School had the largest attendance of the year. At 7:30 p.m. the church was filled to witness the program by the choir assisted by other local talent, which was a great treat as each number on the program was well rendered and was greatly enjoyed by all. Watchmeeting services were held Monday night from 10 to 12 o'clock. The church was practically filled for this service and all young home felling that Grant Chateau had enjoyed its best week of Christmas services. Next Sunday being the first Sunday in the new year, special services will be held both morning and evening. This will be Class Day Members of each class will be seated together. The pastor will preach at both services. The group leaders will make their reports on the building fund at the close of the evening sermon. The Junior Choir will sing. The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Scott Nash was held at Grant Chapel A. M. H. Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock Roy T. F Jones officiating. The deceased was a native of Missouri but had lived in Kansas about forty six years before coming to Los Angeles to live with her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Miller in 1971. She had been a member of the A.M.E. Church for more than fifty years and served as a member of the Deacons' board of the First A.M.E. Church of Kansas City, Kansas for several years. At the time of her death she was a member of St. Mary's Church. A.W.E. Church, the stewardess board, the Missionary Society, and the W.T.U. she is survived by two daughters, Mr. Hanchee Conway and Mrs. Krauss City, Kansas, Mrs. Carrie Wither of Los Angeles, and Carlton Clinton Nasm of Chicago, all sisters, and two sons in law, six grandchildren and other relatives. Carron and Johnson half charge of the local Interment at Evergreen Mrs. O'Davis Station 1369 East Los Sci has been so small and spaced for several days that it is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson, 1359 Compent Avenue have recently met their seven passenger Chan Jip Sci dan overhaul and a staffed. The Jackians are one of the most sol- tarian families in South Los Angeles. Another automobile wreck occurred on Compton Avenue and Elis 100 St. 6 days ago, practically demolishing both cars. Fortunately none of the occupants were seriously injured. South Compton will demolish good beaten famous as a street for automobile wrecks if the police in the keep up. Liaison of the first drivers who come to the city to help move a ravel truck will come to travel the street as the have been deterred at the rate of fifty and sixty miles per hour. Mr. Earl R. Jackson 2225 East 114 Street has recently purchased a beautiful Chevrolet sedan. Mr. Jackson is one of the highest agents of the Golden State Life Insurance Company who works in the south Los Angeles district and is making good. Mr. J. W. Gordon and son, 1125 Monitor Avenue entertained a guest at dinner relatives and a number of friends. Due both covers were kind for twelve. A number of beautiful and valuable presents were distributed among those present. The dinner and exchange of presents is made an annual affair among the members of the family. Mrs. Cillum and Noe entertained for a number of friends or dinner Christmas day. Miss Dorothy Millen of East 115 Street spent several days visiting in Hollywood and the west side, recently. She reports having a splendid time. Mr. and Mrs. Strickland had as a guest at dinner a number of friends from greater Los Angeles, Wednesday Dec. 26.h. Mrs. Brown of East 115 Street, welcomed to her home a number of PLAN NEW PARKING LIMITS Outward bound traffic diring the evening rush hours has developed to such an extent that the police traffic bureau has proposed drastic restrictions during this portion of the day which, if carried out, will limit parking on more than five miles of arteries leading from the business district. The parking problem is always considered difficult of solution, as economic factors enter into it as well as the question of relieving traffic congestion. While elimination of parking helps to expedite the movement of traffic on congested streets, it is also true that the utility of the automobile is diminished if no roads are not permitted the use of convent terminal facilities. The question has been placed be- fore the Traffic Commission, to work cut a plan which will permit the freest flow of traffic with the least amount of inconvenience. Motorists who desire the parking will also. The streets on which the traffic but from proposals to abolish parking be- ween 4:30 and 6:00 P.M. are the following - North Broadway from Spring Bou- leward to Avenue 20. Eighth Street from Francisco St. friends from the city Monday night to watch the old year go out and to welcome the new One hundred presents were sent to her customers by Mrs E V Belton Beauty Cultureur 1472 E. 119 St. during the holidays. The local K N I A has been notified that hereafter the headquarters of the organization will be in Jamara, B W I. Mr L. Simmons went to the city Sunday and met many of his good friends from the city of Arkansas. Mr Stockard on E. 116 St. has opened a business in the city. CITIZENS COUNCIL AND INSTITUTE TRAIL LEAGUE TOURLED MEETING The Citizens Council and Industrial League will hold a funnel meeting and election of officers next Tuesday in July 1922 at Grant Chapel A, M. E. Church East Terrace and Compound Avenue, on a weekday. The League has a membership of four hundred and fifty and has been active in various lines of community activities having conducted an employment bureau for several months, through which a large number of people found employment. The League has done much to unite the people of South Los Angeles in a construction program for the general development of the people and businesses of the community. The mandate. The day of the will be annual the time and the occasion of offering and the president is urging every member to attend the meeting DR. RALPH W. E. BLEDSOE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 10312 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles Wood Bros. Co. Garage Best Oils and Gasoline General Repairing. Welding of all kinds All Work Guaranteed DE. 3592 E. 106th & Compton DElaware 1288-J 1 L. & J. CLEANING, PRESSING, DYE- ING AND REPAIRING 11509 Wilmington Work Called for and Delivered Wilshire Economy Gasoline R. BUFORD'S SERVICE STATION Hydraulic Auto Hoist For Greasing General Repairing, Auto Accessories All Work Guaranteed 10802 Compton Ave. DElaware 9548 If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened to Valencia Street. First Street from Los Angeles St. to Santa Fe Avenue. Macy Street from Main to Alameda street. Main Street from Sansee Boulevard to Alamanda Street. Pico Street from Main to Georgia st. San Pedro Street Got. Aliso to 12th street. Seventh Street from Los Angeles to Santa Fe Avenue. Seventh Street from Francisco to Alvarado Street. Temple Street from Hill Street to Beaudry Twelfth Street from Mara t· Georgia streets Congress Program Committee Called The Program Committee of the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress will meet with the First Baptist Church in St. Louis, Mo., January 30, 1928. The object of this meeting is to make out the program for the coming session of the Congress which will be held in Charleston, S. C., June 1921. The members of the Executive Board of the Congress are requested and expected to attend this meeting and to come prepared to make suggestions with regard to other features of the exercises. Pas or Maxwell and his good people are making excellent preparation to entertain the members of this Committee and to contribute in every way possible to the success of this morning. These who cannot attend are anxiously requested to send in the names of persons who may attend the Concress and who may be utilized in the execution of this program. PROF. VON-GERMAN SPECIALIST 1143 S. Alvarado Artistic partner for colored ladies. In produced treatment $190. Fat reducing any part of the body, constipation, rheumatism Sin., Open eyes and Sundays. For five consultation rings in Revel 5450. 11:22 indefinite PLUMBING! MATERIAL CHEAP; BATH TUBS $16; SINKS $3. 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MU. 4174 Office, WEstmore 3945 LEON WHITAKER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Suites 8-9 Woods Bldg. N.W. Corner Central Ave. and 9th St VAndike 5288 NOTARY Res. DRexel 3406 E. C. JENNINGS LAW OFFICE----Notary Public 429 BRYSON BUILDING Res.: 1144 E. Adams; HU. 1633-W Phone: TUcker 4722 Los Angeles Bee Bee's Beauty Parlor Special Treatment for Diseased Scalps, Bald Heads and Temples. A new growth of hair in six treat- ments. Consultation and examination free. MANICURING, MARCELL- ING, SHAMPOOING All work done by appointment. Hr. 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Formerly located at 10812 Compton Ave. Phone: DE. 1293-R 4 MRS. ELLIA VEE BELFON, Proprietress HOTEL SHERIDAN Phone: ME. 0512 Large Modern Furnished Rooms; Hot and Cold Water; Gas Heater eah room; Bath Free for Regulars. : PRICE : 50c to f1.50.....Per Night $2.00 to $6.00.....Per Week $12.00 to $25.00.....Per Month BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL MEN AND SHREWD INVESTORS I will sell an excellent income business property. Lot 52 x 130, N. 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If you haven't Danced on the Famous Eureka Dance Floor to the Broken Rhythm of the Kansas City Stomper Syncopators, you haven't Danced yet. If you haven't got a girl, come on, there will be plenty loose ones there. Remember we will see that you have a stopping good time. DIRECTIONS - Our Custom 4 blocks post 116th Street to Columbus and east on Columbus 1 block pschool house. BLAINE WILL GREET YOU! Forget Saturday and Sunday OUR BIG NIGHTS Reservations Phone: MI 1603——ME 1603 F. H. Cultry Mark FULLY COLORED IN THE CITY, WISHES TO TO THEIR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOM THEY ARE NOW GETTING THEIR HOLIDAY S CULAR PRICES. FIRST CLASS SERVICE. DEE SPECIALTY. REDUCTIONS TO RESTAURANTS Central Avenue HUmbol Don't Forget Saturday and Sunday Nights OUR BIG NIGHTS For Reservations Phone: MI 1603——ME 1784 Poultry Market THE ONLY COLORED IN THE CITY, WISHES TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS, THAT THEY ARE NOW GETTING THEIR HOLIDAY STC AT POPULAR PRICES. FIRST CLASS SERVICE. DELIVERIES A SPECIALTY. REDUCTIONS TO, RESTAURANTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENT HOWARD COMPANY wishes to announce of their office from 3208 Central Avenue The H. A. HOWARD COMPANY wishes to announce the removal of their office from 3208 Central Avenue to the Dr. J. S. Thompson, Physician and Surgeon Special, Attention to Women and Children Sundays by Appointment.—Night Calls Taken Care of. 1069 East Jefferson Street Los Angeles, Calif. Page-Five CITIES GENERAL MEN MOTORS property. Lot 32nd St. Buy grow. More business corner Boulder Dam than ever superous. Good value O.P.M. Avenue. Lot room houses. ash above en- table business auctioneers e's ea NTS East 53rd !.'Yes-Yes' BY CLUB ear's Night Reigns Supreme TOWN haven't Danced on'n' him of the Kansas plenty loose ones ing good time. street to Columbus !. day Nights -ME 1784 rket NES TO AN. CUSTOMERS, DAY STO E. DELIVER- RANTS, AND Imbolt 1377 to announce the Avenue to the Rooms 208- m.; 6 to 7:30 p.m. d Surgeon Edit NATIONAL ASS MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION THE HOME TOWN PAPER The merchant's relations thou posed to be those of an advert home town paper is an institute escape its influence than anybody he advertises in it or not. Yet, as a consistent advert newspaper become definitely of this institution without itself. Whatever its merit or an expression of the communal People" in a sense that cauldium. This institution keeps friend best of its ability it answers and Why? It brings the indi- the local language. It interprets or day by day, it tells the story. Most of us are so accustome we take is as a matter of course at all, we think of its deficiency cause it is run by failible hus the home town paper is that so many. To the merchant, especially, portunity. His business, too, is a some kind of expression in the h and the business have to an imp Each is affected somewhat by espect. It does not cost a great deal of paper. Most advertisers are ov- giant. It is the continual mess advertisements now and then are better than no advertising placed by a business house sh vertisement is places. The mer campaign rather in terms of the Vast progress has been many years. Outstanding examples of al field. Locally, however, adv development. Aside from one or two merchant in the average small the power of advertising. But conditions are changing, coming to realize that they are when they are not to be found in home town paper. This is one of retail merchandising. The merchant's relations to his home town paper are supposed to be those of an advertiser. That is a narrow view. The home town paper is an institution. The merchant can no more escape its influence than anybody else in the community, whether he advertises in it or not. Yet, as a consistent advertiser his relations with the local newspaper become definitely constructive. He becomes a part of this institution without which no community can express itself. Whatever its merit or demerits, the home town paper is an expression of the community. Literally, it is the "Voice of the People" in a sense that cannot hold true for any other medium. This institution keeps friends in touch with friends. To the best of its ability it answers Who, What, When Where, How and Why? It brings the individual out of himself. It speaks the local language. It interprets community life. Week by week, or day by day, it tells the story of the town and county. Most of us are so accustomed to the home town paper that we take is as a matter of course. If we think anything about it at all, we think of its deficiencies. These are present largely because it is run by failible human beings. The wonder about the home town paper is that it contains so few mistakes, not so many. To the merchant, especially, the home town paper is an opportunity. His business, too, is a local institution. Unless it finds some kind of expression in the home town paper, both the paper and the business have to an important extent failed to function. Each is affected somewhat by every successive failure in this respect. It does not cost a great deal of money to advertise in the local paper. Most arvertisers are over-judicious rather than extravagant. It is the continual message that counts most. Sporadic advertisements now and then are doubtful value. Pehaps they are better than no advertising at all. Every advertisement placed by a business house should blend into every other advertisement is places. The merchant should think in terms of a campaign rather in terms of the single insertion. Vast progress has been made in advertising within recent years. Outstanding examples of it are to be found in the national field. Locally, however, advertising has much room for development. Aside from one or two of the big stores, the average merchant in the average small town gives too little study to the power of advertising. But conditions are changing. More and more merchants are coming to realize that they are losing money and prestige when they are not to be found in the advertising column of the home town paper. This is one of the healthiest signs in the field of retail merchandising. WHAT OF THE FUTURE? What are you going to do abo The development of your hor positiion which it is entitled is str A vein of gold or a gusher of word goes as the wind for the whose ears are attuned to allur get rich quick is their dream and send them on what they know What are you going to do about it? z z z z z The development of your home city, so that it may take the position which it is entitled is strictly up to you. A vein of gold or a gusher of oil attracts crowds quickly. The word goes as the wind for there will always be the through whose ears are attuned to alluring news of that character. To get rich quick is their dream and goal. A rumor is sufficient to send them on what they know is probably a fool's chase. The most optimistic booster here does not claim that fortunes may be made without effort. There is no desire among the people for the development of Wallingfords. There are however a large number of industries needed, legitimate enterprises, from which the returns on the investment will prove highly remunerative. Outside investors have sensed some of the attractive opportunities. They have their eye on the city and if sufficiently encouraged they will come here and invest. Of course we want them and will welcome the outside capital but why wait for them; why not accept the opportunities ourselves? There is something more to be done for your city. Something which is more important right now than the investment of dollars and cents and that is the awakening of a great group spirit. The spirit which will prompt and impel us to let the world know. Carry the message to those who seek new homes and fields in which to work. The message needs no exaggeration but it needs to be delivered. Basic conditions are essentially sound and with the strengthened credit the country is in a condition for a forward movement. There will unquestionably be a great renewal of business activities in the coming months. With this renewal we are entitled to our full share, nothing less. We are so very much the creatures of our own will that the determination to make a better and greater Los Angeles, accompanied by real effort, will assuredly prove successful. Keep this ever uppermost in your mind. Your city is going to be just what you choose to make it. The world is becoming so democratic that the grand manner would be extinct except for traffic cops. Since the first four years is supposed to form a child's char acter, we can report there will be no wild man shortage. Physical culture in this country has progressed to the point where very few people say "athalete." Few things in the world taste as good as they look, and it may be that this is true of flappers, too. EXAMINER ON ANOTHER RAMPAGE the loud wails of the Los Angeles Examiner in its tirade about destroying the beauty of the residence district of Santa Monica should be taken with a grain of salt. This is especially true for this newspaper which at times seeke to regulate the world. Sometimes it regulates sometimes it misses. In its wail against the boxing bill, the Examiner was a flop. We say this not that we are for or against the proposed proposition of a cement plant near Santa Monica, but because we are satisfied, before anybody should be against anything the Examiner wails against, they should carefully investigate. For all we know, the cry of distress, because a few particles of dust might fall on some rich man's lawn or his house, it might at the same time mean that thousands of poorer folk might earn a living wage and it might become here a mecca for employment. At any rate it will be well to investigate before arriving at any conclusion. Page----Six If You Fail To Read---THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE---You May Never Know It Happened COMMENTS BY: W. J. WHEATON One feature of president elect Hoover's "Good Will" tour of the Latin American countries was the variegated color of the public officials who greeted him. Admirals, Generals, high officials and dignitaries of government were of all complexions, but of one nation. To some of the party, a receiving line of men and women of every color, was a revelation. It might have been a struggle with ingrained prejudice to conform to the social customs of the host nation, but it was an object lesson in national entity. It was a visible refutation of the United States' theory that people of opposite color can not work side by side for the betterment of the whole. Mr. Hoover and his party can not fail to be impressed by such an obvious lesson in true democracy. It should, and without doubt will, have a tendency to cause them to view the question of color from a different angle. The nations to the south of us have fought unrelentingly against the induction of color propaganda. Brazil, Argentina, and all of the governments of the Southern Hemisphere, owe their rapid growth to the homogeneity of their nationals. As was to be expected, Perry Howard and his associates who were indicted for trafficking in federal office appointments, were acquitted. There was never any fear of Howard or any of his henchmen going to prison, or being convicted on any of the counts in the indictment. When the "Lily White" organization of the Republican party obtained control of the political machine every one was satisfied. For years it has been the determination of the lily white wing to wrest control from the Negro leaders of the party. On previous occasions they have had some astute politicians to fight. "Link" Johnson was not only an adept in party politics, but a fearless and determined fighter. He never said die nor was a quitter. As long as he lived they were given a break. With his death there came a demoralization of thir southern forces which with the Howard; Davie; Cohen triumverate dethroned, the demoralization has become a debacle. With a white committeeman in Mississippi, Mrs. Mary Boozze, a committee-woman, will either resign or be forced out. Bob Church is fighting with his back to the wall, and unless he can receive some substantial aid from the incoming administration (which is doubtful) his waning power will disappear entirely. Taking a cursory view of the situation it would appear that the change is of benefit—from a political standpoint—to the trace as a whole. The representation of the South in the party councils were of little benefit. The influence in the administration appointments were negligible. Mr. Howard's testimony on the stand was that "He considered the request of his superior as an order", there by showing that unless his suggestion met with that approval it was "Nil." Very few of the Race members received remunerative appointments, and those who did were help up as examples of party idulity to the race. Practically, they all came from states which denied to the blacks the right of franchise, ignoring those sections which contributed to party success. On the whole: From a political standpoint, it will make it better for the Negro voter. To hold the gains in the South the Republican party will have to take cognizance of disfranchisement or lost what it has gained. With the fear of "Negro domination" removed the right to vote must be given the Negro. If a coalition is made between the whites representing both major parties to prevent universal franchise the result would be felt in those states which have a bearing on election results. The past election made it obvious that the Negro vote must be reasoned with. You can not determine his ballot before it is cast, and he has learned to cast it intelligently. The next congress will become heir to the vexing question of immigration. There is a tendency to build a higher wall against foreign immigration, not only from Europe, but from countries on this Hemisphere to the North and South of us. Secretary of Labor Davis in his annual report recommends legislation that will curb the influx of aliens from Canada and Mexico as well as countries of Europe. With the growth of large industries, such as have sprung up in border cities like Detroit and Buffalo, commuters from across the border journey back and forth to work. There is a wide difference of opinions given by the press, and they vary according to their location. It is quite evident that the industries are looking for a surplus rather than an adequate labor demand. The labor unions are strenuously objecting to any law or laws permitting further laxity in the immigration law as it now stands. The states on the border of Canada are against any further restriction on the coming and going of "Our neighbors across the northern border," while with the exceptin of Minnesota whose sugar beet industry profits by cheap labor, they fail to champion the cause of the Mexican peon. The Minneapolis Journal disapproves placing the quota on our neighbors and says in part "Mexican labor is helping us in Minnesota with sugar beet cultivation and with the seasonable work of canning factories. It gives practically no trouble and makes an autumnal migration back to Mexico. Just what good purpose would be served by barring these ignorant but faithful toilers is hard to see. And without them the future of the beet-sugar industry in Minnesota would be dubious indeed." Of course California, south of the Tehatchipi, is against the Box measure for the same reason as Minnesota. Cheap labor: Still, according to labor statistics, there the more than two million AMERICANS without jobs. Thinking of the immigration question affecting Canada brings to mind the prohibition question. If there is an influx of Canadian labor into the states, there must be a deluge of Canadian liquor. It is acknowledged that 1,169,002 gallons of whiskey were cleared in the last fiscal year from Canada and found its way into the United States. The total Canadian value of alcoholic liquors cleared during that period amounted to $24,397,958 that is about $2,000,000 a month. The request of the United States that the Dominion assist them in curbing the flow of beverages has caused some very caustic comment from the press of that country which in the main amounts to the assertion that if the United States has created a problem which it can not successfully handle it is not the business of Canada to interfere. Otherwise: Why should Canada burden her tax payers to protect her border against something which she terms legitimate business. The Border Cities Star, a Canadian publication says, "The fact of the United States having uninforcible Prohibition laws is not sufficient reason why the Canadian Government or the Canadian Parliament should undertake to interfere with Canadian industry and commerce conducted within the laws of this country." And it is admitted that a 100 per cent enforcement would cost the United States $300,000,000. The New York Herald Tribune says, "The task Uncle Sam has set for himself t operform seems in the circumstances clearly beyond his powers, great as these may be." So the anti's say that enforcement is a failure with a capital F, and the prohi's say that all wet spots will be mopped up by 1930. Whatever the claim, it is an evident fact that to date there is no diminu- tion in the out-put, and the tax payer of he United States is paying for the enriching of the Canadian Government, which has the sense and foresight to take the matter in hand and make it pay for a legitimate existence. Reverting to politics: It appears that there will be some contests for the right to a seat in the next Congress. Thirteen in all. Illinois has one; 21st dist. Texas, 1. Missouri, 1. Ind. 2. Mr. 1. Virginia, 1. West Va., 1. Oklahoma, 2. Neb. 1. N. Jersey, 1. Florida, 1. In Florida W. C. Lawson, Rep., is contesting with Mrs. Ruth Bryan, elect. We do not believe that they can contest successfully with the daughter of the "Great Commoner." Such would be going contrary to the will of a Florida majority and that would never do. If our political history reads aight there has been no contest worth while since "76" the Hayes-Tilden count; when the result of the presidency hung on the electoral vote of Florida. Perhaps a good shake up would show some of the inside political work which has been the source of disfranchisement for some decades past. It might show why some folk are mauled and maltreated because of different complexion. Not allowed access to certain streets but have to walk thru alley ways to get to domestic work. Oh yes! May be some of those things will have a public airing. And, it may be proven that shot guns were brandished to keep a number of voters from the polls who would have cast their votes for the republican nominee. Mr. Lawson might be doing the country at large a favor by staging that contest. With the signing of the measure and the recommendation of the Utah legislature that the compact be ratified, things look more roseate than ever for the Boulder Dam project. The engineer has been selected in the person of Raymond Walters, of the bureau of reclamation. We hope that the people of the districts, California in particular, which will be benefited by the reclamation of the arid lands, will insist that a lasting memorial to Phil Swing and U. S. Senator Hiram Johnson is embedded in the massive masonry. We learn that the engineer, Mr. Walters has been with the bureau of reclamation since 1903; has had the supervision in the construction of several big government projects and his selection was the result of careful elimination of a long list of names presented to the interested persons. The construction of the Dam will be as interesting an event as the building of the Panama Canal. The efficient head of the San Francisco Police Department, Daniel O'Brien, has resigned and retired on pension. The citizens of San Francisco part with the splendid official regretfully. The city has been fortunate in the selection of its heads in the department of law enforcement. None have proved reckless to the trust imposed. The police department under Chief O'Brien has kept pace with the growth of the city. It has become famed for its capability. The Chief has won international note. His methods have been adapted by many of the metropolitan cities, and his advice and ideas of protection sought. In the councils of police chiefs he has been a leading exponent in criminal apprehension. Mayor James Walker, New York City, said, "If it could be legally done, I would certainly place him at the head of the Metropolitan Police Force." Ill health prompted the Chief to give up the work in which the better part of his life has been spent. San Francisco regretfully bows to the inevitable. With the certainty of water for the arid lands of the south-west. People are early making plans for settlement. We are attained that much of the desirable land adapted for the raising of semi-tropical fruits, will all be pre-empted before the Negro farmer awakes to the opportunity. Now is the time. Don't delay: Bring along your brains and sufficient money to tide you over the period of growth, and become independent owners of time farms: Producers. BOOK CHAT BOOK CHAT By: Mary White Ovington Chairman Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P. "NIGGER TO NIGGER" By: E. C. L. Adams. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons. 597 Fifth Ave. New York City. Price 6.00. Postage 10c extra $2.00. Postage 10c extra This is the second volume from Dr. Adams descriptive of the Aegropos dome the confluence River, South Carolina. One should get compare it with the first volume, for a second time to tickle the palate as a first but we have become familiar with the confluence Aegropos, with their native trait, their shared comments of life about them, their affection, we are glad to meet them again and to learn more of their primitive life which is fast passing away. Especially we are glad to learn of them from a man of literary nates who has a delightful style of his own. South Carolina is fortunate in its group of writers, who sympathetically have down us the primitive Negro Gombes, Julia Peterkin, Du Boss Hayward, and Dr. Adams. In two of Dr. Adams' verses we have themes found in God's Trombones. James Weldon Johnson seems to be the only Negro who has successfully handled this sort of material. "Nigger to Nigger" is made up of short sketches, usually bits, of dialogue. Tad smoking his pipe talks to skip or to some other neighbor. They tell of the Syms, of White Folk, of Proachers, of Ghosts and Angels, of Our Rabbit and last of Death. They speak in dialect, but a dialect not so difficult to read as it used to be. Have the Negroes change! their speech, or have the whites given up attempting to get, by strange spelling, the Southern blurred tones. The book is attractively gotten up save that its jacket depicts black men with a mentality of the baboon or an animal who might have a vocabulary of fifty words—not the clever talker of the volume to whom the right word always comes. The impression the book leaves is a sad one. The Congaree Negroes have learned wisdom since they were brought to the United States in slave hips, they have adopted themselves to the lion of swamis and fertile lions, they have accepted the station in which they were placed. One does not think of the Congaree "Nigger" as the leader of an insurrection. When use of their number aspires to something different he is ridiculed. "God in Mish with never intended Joe for nothing in to sieve de hind part of a man." Criticization Seip says: "Dem educated Natives possess dey manners, an goes 'round parrot back wid dey humble stack out behind dey gallows.'" Education spells a man for toil. I watch world an' I never see readin' an an written go boe wid work" Best tray in home and accept the white master and his ways with philosophy. If you do not cross him he may often get infection for you. When the Nero does cross the white m in, or when he is even suspected of it, it rarely steps in. Among the White Folk she hides there is the man he beaten to death because he behold the white man's liquor, and the innocent man, serving thirteen years of a life sentence, to be released when the white woman declares that he did not result her. There is the lynching of the Lowmans, noted by name and told in singing lines. The refrain runs: Jus tried to 'tend my little home; I can only weep and moan. White folks got my body. Oh, Lord, have mercy on my soul, Have mercy, have mercy on my soul. When Ted and Scipp discuss to gather the Judge and the trial in the court room, they say, with their quiet fatalism: "It ain' make no difference if a Nigger is kilt. Jake ain' nothin' but a damn Nigger. I hear 'em say dat." Bur Rabbit is a fiddler in the animal sketches, and the clever one of the party as always. The children are told of how the owl will wring his own neck, and Scip remarks, after this yawn: "Dat's good fer dem children. It's good to tell 'em lie an' create 'spicion in dey mind, kaze dey guh listen to lie all dey life an' dey better be prepared. Dis world ain' much more an' one big lie anyway." Scip knows a thing or two. And so does Dr. Adams. How will he next present his people to us? In a novel perhaps or a play. Friday, January 4, 1929 Hoots From The Owl TO THE EDITOR, California Eagle: Guess people and things will just about settle down to normal, since the holidays have come to a close and will prepare them-selves for twelve months of hard work. Well here's hoping that every one of you that might be reading this, will have a prosperous year and that you will not end up broke like so many of us did. Washington is all stirred up over Oscar Depriest, Congressman elect's social standing, and whether or not he will be admitted in the select "400"? At present Oscar is wondering if he shall even get to Washington or not. The question was raised whether or not Pres. Coolidge's message to congress in favor of the negro wasn't a little late? It is nothing to be thought of, it should be a known fact. No one need ever fear that the American Negro will some day be extinct as a matter of fact, according to Dr. Louis I. Dublin "HE" will live just about as long as any other "INSECT." Louis as it Chicago is headed for another political war. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil certainly showed Pres. eliee Chee Hower how they do things down there in the South American Republic. Black men hold positions there they hardly dare speak of up here in this FREE COUNTRY OF OURS. Why in the sam hill do most parents teach their children to become leaders? When they should stop to think that if all of us were leaders who in the name of heaven would be the followers? Why can't some of us learn to follower for change? We all can't be President and Captains, etc. What a mess 'the world war would have been, but every one tried to have taken General Pershing's place. See where the boys over in "Gay Parcel" are painting the town RED especially the music makers, as everyong knows that music hath charms, the colored boys "OVER THERE" are going over big, although little mention has been made in any of the American papers. Dean Kelly Miller is right in telling the few Negroes, who happen to be mulatto to pass for white if they can, and that by so doing they will be in more of a position to help (OUR RACE) because it's a cinch we can't tear down that wall of hate from with-out, but must ease our way into the enemies' ranks and strike at "it's heart" from within. Well thank goodness the state first acted to stop immigration of Mexicans. They did everything but work for nothing. They lowered the wage standard and kept Negroes out of jobs that have-to-fore had been given them, but you can all see that (NO KICK WAS MADE) until (OUR POOR WILTE BROTHER) was effected. Now stand back everybody, and lets see what dog will get the bone. Can you beat it? The town of Mount Bavon, Miss, is completely inhabited by Negroes, who govern themselves, and are even without a jail. The city council just abolished it. "Saving that it was a needless expense." That old saving that "In every bad apple there is a certain amount of good" was brought to the fore, when Sheriff Walter P. Aldor of Natebes, Miss, frustrated an attack on the county jail by a mob of (WHITES) who were after a Negro that had been accused of an attack on a white woman. Yours. THOMAS ROWLETT. "On The Sidewalk" "On The Sidewalk" (continued from page one) instance would do such a thing as was announced at Rev. Bob Shuler's Church, for surely he will not do these things which lower the standing of the race with our good friends, the white people. As a matter of fact the Negro has stopped asking alms, all he wants is an opportunity, to make his way. The old days of hat, in hand asking the white man or any other to give you of his store has passed forever. We want our white friends to know this and when somebody comes sneaking around askig that you come right out and give him something 99 out of a hundred times he is a rank imposter. In the meantime the colored journals of this city are trying to find out who this particular gent is who asked alus of Rev. Shuler. ORGANIZED LABOR In Newark emphasis is being put upon Negroes joining the unions. Many skilled and semi skilled workers are finding their way into unions. The local Elevator Operators Union is still fighting the case for the 26 colored elevator operators at Snellensburg's in Philadelphia. The latest report indicates that the white women now running elevators will be replaced by white men. i iat eo A EE eee | ee lene “i s y ce | , ‘| i BYA a > . Sr rs v a Ne: C_—_ _ a _- = tug, ue I (ESTBALL = = _ a _. ; ll ti t —— Cow [F@TGALL i : me x aii CLUB In| TRACK . / my any: MP <o ma? | ACTIV) \ BOXING % Se) os FOLF . ay '_ EDITED BY HARRY LEVETTE een nt nee EARL MASTRO AND KID FRANCIS TOP FIRST SHOW OF YEAR Charley Long Meets Joe Bitto | With a list of names that could well grace any’ of Tex Rickard’s Madison Square Garden bills the Olympic Auditorium re-opens next Tuesday in the first show of the New Year. This is the line-up of ring celebrities that matchmaker ‘‘Wad” Wadhams has signed up: ‘ EARL MASTRO vs. KID FRANCIS JOE BITTO vs. CHARLEY LONG BILLY BLAKE vs. FRANKIE BURIS LUIS RAMOS vs. JOHNNY GODINEZ CHARLEY LONG AFTER |: : wei COLIMA 2iF SCRE Saat 1 Of almost as great interest as the main event is the match between Charley Long and the world's cham- pion ring clown, Joe Bitto, red shoes, and all, This is Charley's first new start here although he was a big card here following hid K. 0. of Bert Col- ima at Frisco last year. Losing to Colima later has made Charley thirst for another crack at the Mexican idol. Bitto had better not trifle around while in there with Charley for those heavy body blows will take all the play out of Joe, Mastro is matched to box Al Sing- er in Madison Square Garden late this month and with Bud Taylor in Chicago for Jim Mullen at the Coli- seum. He will go through with these dates, but ft was necessary to get permission to bring the youngster to California, Inside of two months Mastro will be tested to his capacity by meeting Francis, Singer and Tay- lor in a row. Dancing Mad-Caps Star At Shrine Auditorium To the ringing applause of the thous: and guests Marguerite Jones and her Dancing Mad-Caps, furnished a brand of entegtginment New Year's Eve night at the Srrine Audjtorium that would be hard to surpass by any oth- ‘The occasion was the big cabaret dance for the benefit of the St. Phil- ip’s building fund. Miss Jones, only 18 years of age, has been making un- usually rapid strides in the theatrical and entertainment line, Time served at the Cotto Club Fanchon and Marco cireuit and other avenues has ad- of a revue of her own. “Sweet Baby” Dorothy Williams whose work is constantly improving Lr aceon Be ae flashy and graceful, Every girl in the revue showed herself to be an artist. K. 0S. LAMAR ° e Portland, Ore, Jan, 1—(U. .P.)— “Wildcat” Carter, Seattle colored boy, won an easy victory here today over Johnny Lamar, Los Angeles, in a scheduled 10-round headliner that was topped after the fourth round when yeferees considered that Lamar had taken erough punishment for one day. ‘The Southern California fighter fail ed to show enough class ‘and speed and was outpointed in every round. KID FRANCIS CHARLEY LONG FRANKIE BURIS JOHNNY GODINEZ SHAnLEROONG Upper- Cuts & Blocks s2Byis HARRY LEVETTE a: **>-<|Upper- es ‘) Cuts & A * | Blocks g » -~By— Md , |HARRY af eee £.| LeveTTE THE - GREATEST YEAR of Sports IN A Decade is closed A YEAR that has seen many great MANY surprising upsets, many new faces adorn the pages of all chapters QUITE too numerous to mention the ties prevents their chronicling but fully fhe most important happening was the holding f the Olympic games in Amsterdam. Quite important also is the West's triumph over the East in football and the heavyweight ranks in boxing once more left. without a head, But looking forward to anoth- A Happy and Prosperous New Year's. A. & T. Cagers To Have (By: ALN. Py Greensboro, Dec. 31.—After a tem- Porary cessation of two years, the Ag- gie Bhildogs will return to active court competition with some of the leading quintettes of. America, The first game of the season will be played against the famous cagers of Howard University, of Washington, D. C. Clevelarid Giants Start New Year with 10-0 Shut-out of White Kings * As i¢ they had made a New Year's resolution to get “every tub” in the coming year the Cleveland Giants sompletely annihilated the White Kings, New Year'g Day, winning the 3day series with the awful final to- tal of 10‘to 0, Although the score sounds like a sand lot score the game was a good one and the Kings played hard. But the Giants hit Barnabe at will and the Soapers could not hit Brewer, Cox and Kingdom made the only two hits but expert fielding by the colored boys kept them from scoring. Brewer, Mothell, Dixon, Beckwith, Mackey and Day made one run each, while Allen and Stearns made two each. Beckwith, Stearns and Allen made home runs. Day, Allen and Mothell got away with two double plays while Rhyne and Kingdom stopped Day and Mackey in a brilliant double play, Sunday's box score fol- lows: j Cleveland Giants— ABRIOA Allen, ss. 5O1l4 6 Day, 2b. 50200 Mackey, 2... BOO RO Beckwith, 8b. 4 1 4 1.0 Stearns, cf. 512.00 Rogan, p. $0101 Dixon, If 22140 Green, rf. 42230 Mothell, 1b. 40 240 4 Carr, y Si 19000 Brewer, p. * 1040 a 4073597 8 White Kings— APRHOA Cox, If, i 407030 Kingdom, 2b. 42103 Averill, cf... 1450 9 Vache, rf. 40140 “Brazill, 3b 409310 Ryhne, s 49222 Golvon, 1b. * $0015 0 Thompson, «. $0020 Berfoot, p. $9000 Barnabe, x. 10100 Murphy, p. "00000 Be oLaT 5 Cleveland Giants 020 001 211— 7 Base Hits 122 121 22915, White Kings 201 020 010— 6 Base Hits 301 021 o40—11 TUESDAY'S GAME. Cleveland Giants 207 100h 0010 Base Hits 428 210 00-20 White Kings 000 000 0— 0 Base Hig 000 000 ‘¢0— 0 2 National League Mag- | nates To Convene (By: A. N. P, CHICAGO, IIL, Jan 4.—Judge W. C. Hueston, president of the National Ne- gro Baseball League, announced that the organization will meet here at the day. & Managers of every team will be present and many trades are rumored as in the making. The policies of the league will be discussed and formu- lated at the Friday meeting and Sat- urday will be “an open meeting” to which the press has been inyited. : ; i WHITE W AY CLEANERS §: i } ? + i + and’ DYERS : : WHOLESALE AND RETAIL . z : 1550-1552 E. ADAMS STREET HUmbolt 2915 3 + W, J. FAIRCHILD, Manager $ Tesenereesoeeseenensseneeeeenreteennneseeneesennensetneenesnneeeenneeesenesesssneesesntenesssaeeueesessenet (a St ee SS SAAN eC AOE ALO DDC OP PES SALAD DADO PPDA PLD PIAL PDP APE D PDP NSFP EPS PPI ASL API PPPPDPS PSPSPS SSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSS SSS: PER EEE EEE EE CELE RESELL EEEEEELT TEE EEEEEL ET EEE ETE PETE TEETER EES EE EES EEE SE TEEEETEEEEAEEEEESEEEAEEEEEEED ORAS LOM LOO ITO eae ee ee ee OTN OTT LI gE IO ee TOOT IIS S He x ST >i ane % Rf £O* Uf LM eC \centray Sage i | Avevor || 38 SN oP BI | 237St/ e Pr |. \ Cl 4Umboit % 8 Opie \ THEATRE, =-SS\7803/) " WEEK STARTING FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1929 La a, = =p eA Awe RL cae ' The Famous LAFAYETTE PLAYERS Present mu 9 : .. s . : ‘ "A GREAT MYSTERY DRAMA” beg Rt * With EVELYN PREER AND AN ALL STAR CAST < vey - With EVELYN PREER AND AN ALL STAR,CAST po ————__——-BARGAIN MATINEE SATURDAY, 3:00 P. M. ALL SEATS 30 CENTS——————____-wg $$ 8 re STARTING NEXT FRIDAY, JANUARY 11th $ ; ; “THE MAN WHO CAME BACK” aH oo ».. A TENSE HUMAN DRAMA , ~ 335 AAPA WEstmore. IS | Along Fisticuff’s Row SAILOR FAY KOSKY is all hot and bothered because his busy little man- ager Jimmy Murry did not ‘get his Christmas greetings to the Eagle in time. Jimmy would have though had he known the time was so short as he is well versed on the value of public. ity for his great stable of fighters And that heavy socker Sailor Fay likes for his friends to come and see him bat the boys out, BARNEY DEMPSEY, brother of the famous ex-champ Jack and proprietor of Manhattan gym js a full-fledged fight manager, He is in charge of Jesse Hobson, Salt Lake welterweight and Eddie Plough, crack heavy who boxes on Morrie Cohan's nxt card. Hobson beat hard Mike Payan at San Diego jast week in the Ground ‘semi-final SANTIAGO ZORRILLA is going to rive Panama a treat by taking his charming little bride with him on her first visit to his home next Monday. RABY JOE GANS fs in light train: ine, for his campaign in the New Year GEORGE MAYS, veteran and great- ly experienced handler of champions and near champions is conditioning ieveral top notchers at the Main St. gym, Among them is Sammy Jack- son, Mays accompanied George God- frey cast after his battle here at Wrigley Field COVERS THOUSANDS OF MILES “LOOKING ’EM OVER” (By: ALN. P. Chicago, Jan, 2—The January 5 is- sue of the Chicago Defender will car- ty Frank ©A, Young's All-American Football team, “Fay,” as the Dean of Negro sports writer is commonly called, has trav: eled thousands of miles during the past season, serving as official in va- rious {mportant clashes, from the Windy City 10 Georgia, Oklahoma, the Atlantic Seaboard and Texas, to look over the gridiron warriors and after such a sarvey, and with the co-opera- ion of football coaches and officials offers thee following as “Fay's selec: tion" FIRST ELEVEN Livingston (Wiley, end; Roberts (Bishop), tackle: Cunningham (Blue field), gard; J. Doster (Langston), center; Cogar (Alabama _ State), guard; Gallion (Bluefield), tackle: Wowler (Va, Seminary), end; Harding (Wiley), quarterback; Marks (Prairie View), halfback; Graves (Bluefield) halfback; Anderson (Langston), full - Put Will In Films Clarence Badger, Paramount direc tor, put Will Rogers through his first motion picture antics years ago Young Harry Wills and Tom Scott Back for Young Harry Wills, the San Diego boy who made such a sensational rige and eut such a devastating swath, through the ranks of the top-notchers’ a year ago is hack in town looking Harry has been fighting everything from junior welters to middleweights and has beén cleaning up around the) horth and bay cities. weight champion by one victory and has been fighting at that weight\in his Jatest battles, Tom Scott who piloted him from the zround up through all his biggest shots: ix still in charge of this great boy aya has accompanied him here, where he is soon to baye a number of goog matches. Mr. Scott also has Benny nandez. Charles J. Butler Very Appreciative of Past Co-operation LOS ANGELES, CALIF., FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1929 Every one in pictures knows who Butler is We can put considerable confidence on his predictions. 1929 will be a very prosperous year for the colored screen actor. The Central Casting Corporation knows this and does not begitate to insinuate so much through Mr Butler their agent. We will continue to cooperate. Same to you Butler. Talking Films Seen As Ideal Type of Drama Talking motion pictures, by supplying the human equation with the voice minus the restrictions of the stage, may approach the ideal dramatic form. Such is the opinion of John Cromwell, for years one of New York's leading stage directors and producers, and now a director of dialogue pictures at Paramount's west coast studios. "The stage has always been hampered by the restrictions of three walls." Cromwell says. "So, in the past, has the screen been limited by silence. Thus neither could reach the ideal dramatic form. HAS UNUSUAL SCOPE "Now comes a medium which may do that. The screen has unlimited scope of action. It has also acquired a voice. "Just how important the human equation is has been demonstrated by the people's taste out when film stars make personal appearances. Seeing their favorites on the screen is one thing. Looking upon them in real life ad hearing them talk is another. The personal contact has substance and reality greatly desired. MAKE FOR REALITY "Through talking pictures, audiences are brought closer to the players, thus establishing much of that personal contact. The figures on the screen become very real and human when they talk and sing. They are no longer voluptuous shadows but living men and women. "The future holds great promise that the goal or ideal drama may be attained." Brings Pianist From Frisco; Pays Him $100 Per Day 1 (By: A. N. P.) Chicago, Ill., Dec. 24—Henry W. Starr, well-known pianist and entertainer of San Francisco, and his wife, arrived here last Thursday to remain for a limited engagement. Townsend Netcher, millionaire, coowner of the Boston Store, one of Chicago's largest department stores, attracted by Starr's artistic ability, had brought him to Chicago to entertain his guests at a series of parties he planned. Mr. Netcher paid Mr. Starr one hundred dollars a day and bore all expenses including transportation until their return to California. In the west, Mr. Starr who lives in San Mateo, one of Frisco's suburbs, is a favorite artist at the Mark Hopkins Hotel and a staff performer for KRC. Gets Comedy Mate Richard "Skeet" Gallagher, noted song and dance man of the New York stage, has arrived in Hollywood to be featured with Jack Oakie as a comedy team in Charles "Budd" Rogers first all-talking picture for Paramount, "Close Harmony." If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened THE BLACK SPORT WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF HAMILTON ART As the old year has passed and the new one is upon us let's look back and ahead to see what is in store for the black man and what he has done in the last 12th months of note. As we gaze back into the records, looking for accomplishments of the black boys in the realm of sports we see the names of the following. Negroes listed upon the first: Baby Joe Gane, Young Jack Thompeon, Santingo Zorrilla, Kid Chocolate, Wild Cat Carter and many other dusky boys too numerous to mention. This list takes in the foremost of the blacks in the boxing world. Let's leave the box fighters for a bit and throw in a few more sports before we go into detail discussion. On the gridiron, Bobbie Robinson of the University of Oregon, and Bert Ritchie of U. S. Campheid the banner for us, with Robinson taking edge on honors. Now to get back to boxing to see just what these boys have done and what the outlook is for the coming year in regard to them is. Baby Joe, the boy that couldn't get started at home went East and was tight just like that. Gans never went ever big while he was here so he trotted East and raked in the dough—and how. Gans lost his first and last nights in the Big Town, but nevertheless he triumphs ho, with New Yorker and Ter Rickard wants him back to take on Sammy Mandel in a title bout, but if there is any thing to Eastern reports they would pack them in, and no less. Most of the boys Joe took on while in the far East outweighed him ten or twelve pounds, and still he knocked them kicking. It was a rare thing to pick up a report from the East and read than a light went the limit when the Young Master was doing the lighting. All in all Baby Joe had a highly successful season. The outlook for 1929 books just as bright or brighter for Gans. Geright just like that Joe, you have everything to work with, now lets see the kind of work you are going to turn out. ALMOST CHAMP Young Jack Thompson, we thought we have a champion here but the boy missed fire and it was just another almost, but not quite. Young Jack had the world on fire for a few weeks by his knockout of Joe Dungee, wellweight champion in two rounds. The Chicago scribes halfted him as another Joe Gans, and ballyhooed him to the skies calling him the sext world's champion in the 147 pound class, but they didn't know the half of it. Thompson came back to the coast to fight Jackie Fields, and what did he want to do that for? Fields all but K. Oed him, and there went another black hope by the way-side. But for all of that the boy has a bright future, all he has to do to get to the top is to stay out of Jackie Fields' path. Zorrilla is the uncrowned junior lightweight champion right now and no maybes. The Little Sa Blas kid fought Tod Morgan off his feet in Seattle last month and they called it a draw. Santiago has the best record of any dusky lighter in the country with the exception of the Cuban Kid Chocolate, having host only two nights since he came to this country a couple of years ago. "To should hold much in store for the Panamanian. Kid Chocolate, the latest sensation is a Cuban Nogu and has yet to lose a fight. The Kid is a flashy boxer ad can hit along with it. Not much is known of Chocolate but the coming year looks like a wang for him. EDITED BY: LAWRENCE F. LAMAR CRACKING WISE Why is it when I think of "Step N' Fetchit," I also think of Nina May McKenzie? That sure mystifies me. Let me think, it is because they are both at present prominently identified with pictures? That is, they both play featured parts in pictures. That might be it. But no, they work at different studios, "Step" works at the Wm. Fox Studio in "Hearts in Dixie", while Nina works at the M. G. M. Studio in "Hallechija." Weft, any how Nina hasn't as automobile. Yet she has a brand new Cadilac Limosine at her disposal and with a chauffeur "Step N' Fetchit" has such a Cadilac Car! Now, it begins to clear. Maybe three big another studio romance in the offing. Then maybe "Step" merely wants to get a new leading lady for his next picture. Well any how it will all come out in the wash. Tee hee. The Duties of a Critic Some well meaning people often times confuse the duties of a newspaper critic, with that of the disgruntled agitator. There is no connection between the two. The duties of the critic, are not to offend, or reputation of those whom he writes for, or about. His arguments are sometimes a bit severe, yet there is no harm intended; on the contrary a good result always enues. To take his work out of the field that belongs to the publicity agencies, he must call attention from time to time to defences as well as those praise worthy attributes, that merit the applause. Such is the duty of the critic. Many of those who from time to time manage to take out a combination of existence from movie work, feel when attention is called to the fact that the minimum wage scale for colored extra has been lowered, that the one calling attention to that fact, does so with a vindictive spirit, are all wet. They are free. Even when they are personally injured by the one making the fault and about whom he writes, is his pen hand influenced. I take at this time, to call attention again to those who direct the desting of those who work and produce the pictures, that the prevailing tendency to further lower the wage scale, is not so good. Five dollars per day for nine hours work is not enough. We must remember that picture work is or should be classed as professional work. Consequently production managers should not bargain for professional service on the same basis as ordinary day workers. Hour cleaners make $6.90 per day and can work every day in the week. Give us a break. Make the minimum wage $7.50 Burns Turns Director Neal Burns, who started directing Christie Comedies with Jack Duffy's Sandy MacDuff comedy, "Papa Spank", is handling the megaphone on the next Duffy comedy. Supporting the star age Eddie Barry, Blanche Payson, Dorothy Dix and Jimmie Elroy. from Seattle is giving Tod Morgan and Santiago a tight race for the junior lightweight title, and he is some scraper beliepe me. The Wild Cat holds a draw with the Champ along with Zorrilla. In summing it up it looks like a good year ahead for the black sport world, with such stars as Game Thompson, Zorilla, Chocolate and Carter in the boxing game; and with Richie of U. S. C. and Robinson of Oregon and George of Whittier the pigeon game is well taken care of. pearing Tonight In "The Gorilla" "The Gorilla," that famous "thrilling, chilling, killing" mystery play, opens at the Lincoln Theater tonight. The famous Lafayette Players, after their triumphant appearance last week in "Queen High" are out to score an equal hit with their excellent characterizations in "The Gorilla." Every member of the company has been given a part that promises to excel any of their past performances and tonight's opening will introduce something entirely new in the way of thrilling mystery dramas. Laura Bowman, beloved and popular character actress with the Lafayette Players, will appear as a newspaper reporter in "The Gorilla"—a role that has heretofore been protrayed by a male player wherever "The Gorilla" was staged. Remembering Miss Bowman's screamingly funny performance as "Goddies" the maid in "Queen High" which closed last night, Lincoln patrons must of course realize that her role in "The Gorilla" will give the actrees even more opportunities for comedy than her previous role. That internationally famous detective team, "Mulligan and Garrity" will be introduced on the Lancôme stage by Criner and Monte Hawley "Mulligan and Garrity" created a veritable uproar of mirth throughout the country when "The Gorilla" was first produced. This pair furnish a highly amusing picture of two "dumb" detective who have been sent from head quarters to unravel a mystery that has been baffling the police. Their experiences in the "house of mystery" provide many of the biggest laughs of "The Gorilla." Evelyn Preer, popular leading lady with the Lafayette Players, appears as "Edith" niece of "Stevens." The role of "Edith" has always been the only faminie one in "The Gorilla." All of your favorites will be in the cast also with Sidney Kirkpatrick, Charles Oden, Arthur Ray, Cleo Desmond, Bobe Townsend, and Edward Thompson. "The Gorilla" is packed with thrilling mystery incidents, the entire action of the play taking place in a "haunted mansion." It is announced that starting next Friday night, the famous Lafayette Players will be seen in that gripping drama. "The Man Who Came Back." Nathan Curry Gets Important Role in Cohen's "Music Hath Harm" After a 30-day absence from the screen Nathan Curry, the tall, well-known actor who has filled so many spots in large features over a space of several years, has been selected to play the role of Prof. Aleek Champagne, in the latest Octavius Roy Cohen pictures, "Music Hath Harma." The feature is one of the stories which has been put into sequential form by Mr. Spencer Williams, Jr., assistant director. Miss Roberta Hyson is being starred in this picture supported by Harry Teacy, Walter Knox, Jesse Graves and Oscar Morgan. Mosby Ehres Blowers will furnish the musical program. Mr. Williams will play the male lead in this picture and in the mean-time in writing scenarios for the score or more of planned features that he is writing from a hundred or more Cohen stories. THINGS AS THEY STRIKE ME A nation divided. This one, and all others are, and will be, in a sense so. What, in physical science, is first to be a true place under a spectroscope later appears as so many separate minute particles, so with races and nations. They too are divided. Then why do we cry when we as a race do not stick together. Forget it. Same thing goes for groups of individuals, banded together for one specific purpose or another. Sometimes outsiders prove themselves, better inclined to embrace our views than those who profess to be with us. Each group, or organism must have its parasites or importers. Here, we have the world, in it we have a divided state. Such as, the Demi-Monde, and the Haute Monde. We are either mildly or violently inclined toward one or the other. The Church with its followers should be ardently supported, it is very necessary to Western civilization. Yet, it is not everything. There are institutions of pleasure, that are to, very necessary. They should be just as ardently supported by their followers. I commend those who are patrons of the theatre, the dance hall and the nite club to support them. THE LINCOLN THEATRE The Lincoln Theatre audience, fairly forgets itself this week, and nearly laughs itself into hysterics. All on account of the clever manner in which the famous Lafayette Players put across their first musical comedy drama, "Queen High" again showed how versatile these noted actors are. We have all enjoyed their deep dramas as well as the comedy farce, but never dreamed that they could present a musical comedy, with so much test. My they thirty boiled, they were so hot. As both singing and dancing they are out of this world! Think they weren't! I mean Laura Rowman came through with some side splitting comedy that would make Butler Keaton laugh so one would think he was a laughing Hyena of something. She is great! The story it self is unfolded through the efforts of Edward Thompson and Chas Olden, endeavoring to settle some business difficulties. 'They appear as partners in a hosiery shop. They can't settle on who is to be the senior partner. And so, it goes. Char Olden is too funny for words, as a little grumpy old fellow. Shightly bald, frizzled, he is just the type. J. Lawrence Criner, as per usual, comes through, with a fine heavy part. He has the role of the firm lawyer, who seeks to show the partners a way out of their difficulties. He does for a while, and that's where the fun begins. The Layette Players displayed their singing voices with marked success Chas. Olden, Monte Hawley, Cleo Desmond, Sidney Kirkpatrick and Laura Bowman all sang, and how! Miss Preer sang a blues number, that set the audience on fire. Man, how that baby can sing! We could appreciate hearing more of these melodious voices. Mr. Robert Levy who presents these shows must have been holding out on us. Think, what he might be yet holding back! The four Covans assisted admirably in making the show, from the musical end, a hit. They can dance. And they did! Cleverest quartets of dancers seen here, yet. The charming chorus of eight, was certainly easy on the eyes. Nine looking girls with stricte toes and full of rep. My, how they did dance. Mighty fine I tell you. Mosby's celebrated Blues Blowers were quite generous with their heavy ROSEBUD THEATRE 20th & CENTRAL PHONE HU mbolt 6317 Sun.—Mon.—Tues. JANUARY 6th-7th-8th He Wanted Woman. —AND— He Took Them! The Screen's Greatest Lover. A Man Without a Conscience JOHN GILBERT THE MASKS OF THE DEVIL "THE MASKS OF THE DEVIL" are pleasure but they are paid for by Spencer. Gilbert's Greatest Picture. stock of jam-up music. They certainly know how to please. THE APEX CLUB Nite club patrons who frequent the Apex Club were treated this week in addition to brand new show offered by Miss Carolyne Snowden to some jam up music played by Mrs. Edyth Turpham and her rhythm demons. The large nicely crowds continue to pay homage to the talented presence of Miss Snowden. Her too tight chorus even think they aim to are doing newer and hotter dances. One can't imagine how the zestful Carolyne could find any excuse to ask her peppy chorus to eat hotter, but she did. She says they must get hot, and keep heating. She is right. The public demands youth, and youth with plenty fire. So burn em up girls. The big nites, they have to hang out the wading room only sign. It is best, however, to procure your reservations early at all times, it books much better to have the head waiter escort you to your seat, that you have had reserved before hand, than to wander around seeking one. Wake up public, and get hot just like the show. Get in on the big time. Miss Jvy Anderson has been added to the list of those doing specialties. The list includes, Chande Collins, Cliff Jones and Luther Claybourne and Lottie Gee, and Sue Boy. Mr. Curtis. Mosby is endeavoring to get in touch with some jam-up Eastern floor entertainers. That's mighty fine of him. However, he can't afford to do this if the public doesn't support the place. Come on, let's do our share. The Blues Blowers will be back next week. Huge Garden Is Built For Film EVEN HOLLYWOOD HAD NONE BIG ENOUGH TO STAGE GILBERT'S PARTY A complete replica of a huge garden in Vienna was constructed on an interior stage at the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer studios for the garden sequence in John Gilbert's starring picture, 'Masks of the Devil,' a passionate romance of love and tragedy, showing at the Rosebnd Theatre, commencing Sunday. No garden big enough and elaborate enough for the great garden party in the picture could be found in or around Los Angeles, so the studio garden corps built it indoors. More than 20 full-size trees and 200 shrubs were used. The garden party is given by John Gilbert, who plays an artistocratic philanthroper, in honor of Eva von Bernreth the young affluent bride of his best friend, whom he is trying to win for VOLUME 42, NO. 31 peration I WILL A New Year Resolution BY GARBIE WILLIAMS CLIFFORD (For The Associated Negro Press) Tho scorned and rejected and mocked by the mob. Tho beaten and plundered by vultures who rob I will climb to the moon. I will climb to the stars. I will climb. I will climb to the far-distant Mars. For none shall deny me and none say me "Nay." As long as black night is succeeded by day. The hampered and hindered, deceased and denied. Derided and scuffed at and bolted out side. I will dare and not falter, will seek and not fail. And will face you with smiles at the end of the train. For no one shall stop me and not shall delay. As long as more men carry faces of clay. The injustice commences one and Wrong beat me down. I will rise up with it I will capture the crown. I will work and will strive I will struggle and fight My way up the hill to the top to the light. To the light of achievement, and conquering all odds. I will sit in the sun and commute with the gods. Long In Russia Bacianova, Paramount stage, short years in the Moscow Art theatre before turning to motion pictures Buddy Turus Polist Charles Bindy Rogers. Put on mount star, has taken up pole seriously. himself during the friend's absence The picture is a gripping and teeming offering Gilbert one of the best characterizations of his entire career that of a man accustomed to take whatever he wanted without thought of the suffering or sacrifice that might come to others as a consequence. Victor Seestrom directed. In the cast are Alma Rubens, Theodore Robbins, Ralph Forber and others. ATRE CENTRAL PHONE HU mbolt 6317 Sun.—Mon.—Tues. JANUARY 6th-7th-8th He Wanted Women —AND— INVADES WEST High In The Alps Friday, January 4, 1929 Jas Davis 'Doubles' For Daniel Haynes, Star of "Hallelujah" WINS DIRECTORS' PRAISE James Davis, motion picture extravagot a lucky 'break' and thus fan, has made the most of it. King Vidor, directing Metro Goldwyn Mayers, first all color cast super film, "Halleluiah," have been for some time quietly looking about for a "double" for Haynes, the leading man, who could act. In looking through some stills made from recent sets, they discovered an almost identical likeness of Haynes. Char. Butler, of Central Casting Corporation, was called in to help identify the picture. He was identified as James Davis. They were sold on his resemblance, but not yet satisfied that he could act. They had some of the developed film ran for a test, in it they watched closely the movements of Davis on the screen. As a result they immediately hired him as a double for the star, Jake, what a break! Mr. Davis first effort as 'double-drew many comments praising his work from both Mr. Vidor and his assistant 'Red' Goellen. He will appear in this scene where Dan Hayner, as a prisoner, escapes from his cell during a flood. Mr. Davis is an expert swimmer and horse man. The water is very rough, and the studio did not want to take any chances on losing their star. Mr. Davis is a former Misourian, or is it further south, such as Texas or maybe Georgia? MOREHOUSE QUINT WINS OPENERS MOREHOUSE QUINT WINS OPENERS BY: A. N. P. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 2 - Coach B. T. Harvey's Morehouse basketball team opened the season here Thursday night by defeating the Columbus Y Big Five 30-17. The rejuvenated Maroon team fought like the Morehouse team of old that toured the East some seasons back and left such wreckage in its wake. The team play, however, was a fit ragged but this will be polished off with a little more work. JOHNNY GILL INVADES WEST BY: POP BARRET That old saying, everything comes to him who waits, is about it: come true once more, and Joe "Pop" Barrett, known from ocean to ocean, as the Methuselah of the night game, the one who has done the waiting, is about to be rewarded for his patience, here is the tale. After entering the world war, Johnny Gill, of York, Pa., with about 10 other boxers under the management of "Pop" volunteered to fight for Uncle Sam in the world war. Johnny served until injured and then after recovering, he was on the frontline when the Armistice was signed, ending it all. On returning to his home, Johnny packed a couple good flights under his belt and met Jack Britton, the then welterweight champion of the world, in St. eleton, Pa., on New Year's day, 1920, and while only 19 years of age, Gill was given the verdict at the end of a ten round, no decision battle. During the following years, Johnny went down the line kicking them over, until he met another world's champion, Mickey Walker. Walker having in the mean time beaten Britton for the title. Twice Gill met Walker and each time, both being no decision bouts, the packed house voted Gill the winner; but no title could change hands in such a match where no decision was redered, several attempts were made after this to have Walker meet Gill to a decision, but each time something happened to spoil the match. (Continued next Issue) Rockland 5 To Meet Savoy Quintet (By: A. N. P.) New York, January 3, 1929. The Rockland Big Five Basketball team met the Belmonts, formerly the Pas- sale team, at Rockland Palace here If You Fail To Read—THE CALIFORNIA EAGLE—You May Never Know It Happened New Year's night. There is no question as to the ability of the Rockland team. They have been booked for an appearance in Chicago, against the Savoy team fir early in February. Immediately after the reopening game at the Rockland Palace, the team takes to the road for conflict in other sections. In addition to the trip to Chicago, the management plans to take the team south as far as Washington. SCOTT WHIPS KAW- LER IN TEN ROUNDS SCOTT WHIPS KAW- LER IN TEN ROUNDS (By: A. N. P.) New York, Dec. 31.—Harry Scott, colored lightweight, scored a decision over Nat Kawler in a ten round fight at the New Broadway Arena in Brooklyn, Monday night. Scott is a popular fighter, but has been the victim of poor management and rotten decisions. LEE LICKS CHAMP'S BROTHER **BY A. N. P.** New York, Dec. 31—Hailed as the coming welterweight champion, Vince Dundee, brother of the champion, Joe Dundee, brought himself to Harlem Saturday evening and ran into a storm of fists down at the Olympia Club in the person of Canada Lee, Harlem's own contribution to the welterweight division. Lee was the under dog in the betting, but soon after the fight started. Lee showed he was able to stand and trade wallops with the Baltimore lad, who is so highly touted. ACTOR MARRIES (By A. N. P.) Chicago, Ill., Dec. 29. - Announcement was made here this week by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Bryan of New York of the marriage of their sister Miss Edna Earle Bryan to Abram Benedict Comathiere in this city Thursday. Mr. Comathiere is a member of the cast of "Porgy." playing commendably the part of the officious and corrupt lawyer He was formerly with the Lafayette Players for several years. The couple will live in New York after February. Emil Jannings' new starring picture for Paramount has an Alpine background. Escher Ralston and Gary Cooper are in the featured supporting cast. Former Boxing Champ Magrice Chevalier, stage idol of France, now at the Paramount studios in Hollywood to make his first motion picture, "Innocents of Paris" was at one time an amateur boxing champion in his native land. Beery Owns Plane --- Wallace Beery. Paramount featured player, is one of the few film stars who owns an airplane. He is a licensed pilot, as well. Slays Woman Who Refuses Ride (BY: A. N. P.) Danville, Va., December 31—Just as he was about to make a getaway to Winston-Salem, N. C., Thomas Fitzgerald, alleged murderer of Miss Clorine Owens, was arrested by local police and placed in jail here. Fitzgerald is charged with fatally stabbing Miss Owens, Sunday afternoon, when she refused to go for a ride with him. After the killing he made his escape and a search by the officers was in vain. Tuesday police learned that he had made arrangements with a friend to take him to Winston-Salem. Finding the friend, the officers forced him to take them to Fitzgerald's hiding place. When the automobile arrived, Fitzgerald emerged from the cabin in which he was hiding and rushed to the car, only to find that it was filled with officers whom he was attempting to erade. GEORGE DIXON. (LITTLE CHOCOLATE) AGREAT BOXER, HARD HITTER AND ALL ROUND RING GENERAL— GEORGE FOUGHT MANY LIGHTWEIGHTS, WHEN HE HARDLY SCALED 118LBS. HIMSELF— LEO P. FLYNN SAYS—IF THEIR EVER LIVED A GREATER LITTLE FIGHTER THAN DIXON WHISPER THE NAME IN MY EAR. I WOULDN'T WANT YOU TO BE DISGRACED— C. H. Kinch P.M.F. SERVICE M.V. HISTORY OF THE AIRPLANE HISTORY OF THE AIRPLANE BY: ARTIS N. WARD Of the Ward's School of Aviations EARLY TYPES OF HEAVIER THAN AIR MACHINES (Continued from last issue) Having followed the development of lighter-than-air machines, let us discuss that of heavier-than-air machines. These may be divided into three distinct classes - Ornithopters, Helicopters and Airplanes. While the airplane was the last to be developed, it is now the only one that is successful. chine. The fact that the birds fly by flapping their wings being undisputable, the sight of this has always been an importance to man to imitate their methods in attempting to duplicate their performances. Very few experiments have been made that give any reliable information concerning the resistance encountered by planes moving intermittently through the air. According to Lilienthal the resistance is from nine to twenty times greater than when the planes are moved with continuous motion. It is probable that Lilient our motion. It is probable that, indeed, estimated the resistance of such wing beat at too high a figure, but the fast remains that a beating wing is more efficient when used as a propelling force than is a continuously moving surface. However, up to the present time Ornithopter have attained no practical success, and it is probable that they will never come that they will never come any nearer in competition with the airplane than a car propelled with mechanical legs. In imitation of the house, would compete with the present automobile The question whether a man will ever be able to raise his own weight into the air by muscular energy has long been a favorite source of discussion, and with the developments of other means it is hardly worth while to dwell upon it here. Nevertheless, there will still be found in many theorists who staunchly pin their faith to the ultimate development of the Ornithopter along these lines. It is possible that the reason so little success has attended the many experimenters in this direction is that the artificial wings or planes built by man are rigid structures with non-variable surfaces, whereas in the structure of a bird's wing every single feather is possessed of independent power of motion, and is capable of attacking the air to the best advantage. HISTORY OF THE AIRPLANE SINCE JANUARY, 1914 Italy has smallest plane in the world. An airplane mearuring less than 10 feet across the wing and said to be the smallest machine of its kind in the world, recently flew at Bagnoli field, near Naples, reaching a speed of about ninety miles an hour. The largest plane so far in the world listed in the "Air Transporta- tion" directory, is the "Lawson Double Deck" airplane. Think of an airplane with two decks. Specification are as follows: Cabin Biplane. 104 passenger. Dimensions: Length Overall, 105 ft. Height overall, 40 ft.; Wing span upper, 200 ft.; Width of upper wing, 22 ft. Areas: Wing area, 9100 sq. ft. Weights: Weight, empty, 58,000 lbs.; Ureful load, 38,000 lbs.; Actual pay load, 28,000 lbs.; passenger capacity, 100 pasgengers: crews, 2 pilots, 2 mechanics; gross weight, loaded, 96,000 pounds Who can forecast the limit of the number of wings, the number of engines and the number of decks of the great airlines of the future that the future generation will witness in travel by means of airplanes. It staggers the most vivid imagination. The Lawson airliner attained fame by breaking four world's records. First the world's altitude record for fifteen passengers when theliner climbed to a height of fifteen thousand feet while crossing the Cumberland mountains. Second, the Lawson airliner broke all passenger carrying records for distance of two hundred and fifty miles when it carried fourteen passengers between New York and Washington,' D. C. Third, the Lawson airliner broke all world's record in carrying eleven passengers a distance of three hundred and thirteen miles between Syracuse and Mineola and at the same time broke all speed records for the Syracuse-New York journey, which was made in two hours and trirty-two minutes. Fourth, the Lawson airliner broke all world's records with fourteen passengers in going from New York to Chicago when it remained in the air for four hours and thirty minutes. But the most important thing of all which the Lawson machine demonstrated was that passenger carrying from city to city is an assured fact and can be accomplished with little or no danger to the passengers. (To be continued next issue) WILL BROADCAST ACHIEVEMENTS MRS. BESSY BEARQEN Chairman, Publicity Committee When the announcement was made on January 26, 1928 that a series of radio broadcasts to be known as the Negro Achievement Hours would go on the air from WABC of the Atlantic Broadcasting Company, 115 West 57 Street in New York City, no one anticipated the interest that would follow so revolutionary a departure from ordinary, radio presentation by and for colored persons. Prior to January, jazz bands, spirituals and blues were all that radio stations cared to offer their audiences. Occasionally some prominent persons was permitted ten minutes and only after careful introduction and recommendation from some one friendly to the station. No particular egot was made to seek the opinions of race leaders, to give opportunities to artists or to offer broadcasting facilities equal to other groups. it will be to the everlasting credit For the purpose of showing that appreciation and gratitude which so many persons have voiced after each weekly broadcast, a few men and women took it upon themselves to arrange for the 50th anniversary celebrating 50 weeks of consecutive broadcasting. This decision was reached only after a great many persons were asked if such an event would meet with the approval of the group. Words of encouragement came from all parts of the country. And so last November the first meeting of an organization committee took place at the Association or Trade and Commerce, 2370 Seventh Ave., in New York City. at which time plans were formulated to carry the project to a successful completion. The members of the committee are: Chairman, Benjamin E. Thomas, Press; Acme Mutual Taxayers Liability Association; Treasurer, Noah D. Thompson, Business Manager, Opportunity; Program Directors; Mrs. Geralydin Dismond, Mgr. Editor, Interstate Tattler; Joseph J. Boris, Editor, Who's Who in Colored America; Publicity Directors; Mrs. Bessye Bearden, N.Y. Representatice, Chicago Defender; L. Baynard Whitney, Amsterdam News; Alvin E. White, New York News; Attorney H. Eustace Williams; Secretary, Miss Sarah Freeman. A descriptive circular was sent to persons who had either sponsored or appeared in the various Negro Achievement Hours, informing them of the forthcoming event and asking for contributions, so that proper expenses would be taken care of and to pay for the cost of presenting a work of art to the officials of the station. Bids were asked and received from various artists and after some sharp competition in the matter, the final award was made to Aaron Douglas, well known artist, and an original work of art depicting Racial Achievement is now being done in oil. Temeriones will commence at 10 o'clock on the night of January 11th, and will continue until 12 or later, among the prominent persons invited to be present who will speak on subjects of interest to the radio audience are: Dr. W. G. Alexander. Achievement in Medicine: Eugene Gordon. Journalism: Eugene Kinckle Jones. Social Service: work among Nerrotes: Harry H. Pace of Newark. N. J. Insurance: Anthony Overton and Charles C. Spaulding. Business: Alain Locke. Education: J. Finley Wilson. Fraternal Orders: Alexander F. Miller. College Fraternities. Each speaker will be allotted 5 minutes, in which to make his presentation. A short sketch of his own achievement will be read over the radio. A musical program of the previous hours are: W. C. Handy and family; Amsterdam News, Romeo L. Dougherty; Florence Mills Memorial and Jesse A. Shipp; Afro-American, Jas LeCount Shesnut and Matt Henson; Upper Harlem Real Estate Board and Jno. M. Royall; National Urban League and Eugene Kinckle Jones; Vic tory Life Insurance Company and Arthony Oxerto; Opportunity and Chas S. Johnson, Former Editor; Wilson Lamb; Lincoln University and Dr. W. S. Alexanler; Northeastern Life Insurance Company and Garry Pace; Philadelphia Tribune and Eugene W. Rhodes, Editor; National Health Circle and Belle Davis; Intercollegiate Association; New York News and George W. Harris; J. Finley Wilson and Elks; Westchester Academy of Medicine; West India Committee of America, Dr. P. M. H. Savory and A. M. W. Walliet; Harlem Life Insurance Company, Washington Eagle as Robert Nelson, Interstate Tattler and Floyd G. Snelson; Myrtle Anderson Howard League; National Crusader; Chicago Defender and Eugene Gordon; Negro Business League, Charles C. Spaulding; American and West Indian News and Maurice Hunter; Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A.; Acme Mutual Taxpayers Liability Insurance Company, Omega Phi Fraternity, George Hall and Stanley Douglas; Madame C. J. Walker Mtg. Co., and Mrs. Roberta Ole; Journalist Hour, Mrs. Geraldyne Dismond, Edgar Grey, Episcopal Church Choir, L. Baynard Whitney and Alvin E. White; Mother A. M. E. Zion Choir, N. Y. Tuberculosis Association, Martin-Smith Music School, Dixon Music School and others. Trained Young Negro BY: WALTER L. GORDON, Jr. Seemingly beetiful of the potentialities of his young Caucasian and other brothers, the young Negro is fighting with all his innate energy to perpetuate himself and his race's accomplishments through the darg period of his history. Four score or more students can be found daily answering the roll call at local universities, and with the sole purpose of performing well in the professions they have chosen. The best is immune, and has no such "society" that is based upon collegiate institution and one's fortunateness to attend those institutions. Thereby automatically doing away and eliminating from its institutions the inserious ad socially ambitions individual who uses a term in some institution as a stepping stone to social glamor. The latter condition, surprising as it may be, prevails in other sections of the country. Any impartial observer can readily discern in the "Young Negro" a new and foreign characteristic, the direct antithesis of one possessed by the patriarchal generation. It is one of individualism in choice. Formerly all progressive youths irrespective of ability, if possessing the means, would chase one of the three crowded professions—Medicine, Law or the Ministry. However, such professions as Architecture, Dentistry, Music, Art, Engineering, and the most needed of all business are at present getting a large quota of students. The latter profession is enjoying by leaps and bounds the interest of students, who are getting the scientific application of the fundamentals of business of cause demand always creates supply, and there is to be sure, a demand for capable business methodicians and executives. Numbers of rasping criticisms have I heard heaped upon the many neophite lawyers, however in the majority of cases the criticizing one forgets the tendencies and possibilities of lawyer with his combined legal and business knowledge to make the best of business executive. With the above statements in mind we must conclude with an extreme degree of optimism, for with a distribution of trained ability—and a growing tendency of the race to cooperate and lend confidence to one another success to the young Negro, if he lacks the disgusting "ego" and false pride, is honest, sincere, and industrious, is as inevitable as his failure if fails to live up to the above rule of conduct. L. A. PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION DEPT. December 31, 1928 - That the year 1929 will be an outstanding one in the development of municipal recreation in Los Angeles are forecast today in the announcement of plans for the new year by Superintendent George Hijelte of the City's Playground and Recreation Department. The program calls for many new playground buildings and improvement in play facilities of all types under the jurisdiction of the Department, including playgrounds, camps, swimming pools, and beaches. This extension of the municipal recreation system will be made with a view toward providing recreational opportunities not only for the present citizens of Los Angeles and their families but al- Page—Nine RAKESTRAW'S RAILROAD CLATTER By Joe Rakestraw BROTHERHOOD PLAN TEN THOUSAND MEMBER. SHIP FOR 1929 Despite the fact that the Brotherhood of Sleping Car Porters qualified to represent the Pullman Porters and maids, in 1926, by having enrolled a majority of the porters and maids in the Pullman Service, as members and according to the provisions of the Railway Act, entitled to present the case of the porters to any Government body, the Union plans to initiate a nation-wide membership campaign to reach the mark of ten thousand in 1929, says General Organizer, A. Philip Randolph. This will represent practically ninety-five per cent of the porters and maids on the tre payroll, which was represented by the Company was intended so nearly as possible to prevent the Organization from being able to claim a majority. However, the United States Mediation Board declared that the Brotherhood was a lawful and logical representative of the porters and maids. The various high-powered chiefs of the Porters' Union: M. P. Webster, President, Organizer of Chicago Division; A. L. Totten, Assistant General Organizer, now stationed over Mid-Western Zone; Bennie Smith, Zone Supervisor, Pittsburgh-Western; E. J. Braidle, Organizer St. Louis Division; S. E. Grain, Field Organizer; Silas Taylor, Organizer Boston Division; Dad Moore and C. L. Dellums, Organizer and Secretary-Treasurer, Oakland Division; George S. Grant, Organizer Los Angeles Division; Mrs. Oneida Brown, Organizer New Orleans Division; and John W. Darby, Organizer Jacksonville Division have set their machinery and are all ready for the big membership drive which will make be power of the Brotherhood more formidable and irresistible, says the Porters Leader. The Young men who have been recently recruited in the Service will be especially sought after. Through an intensive literature, and man to man propaganda method, the porters will be enlisted. In the interest of this drive, a dispensation on joining fees will be declared the first of the year, according to General Organizer Randolph. PORTERS' UNION WISHES THE PUBLIC A HAPPY NEW YEAR Pullman Porters, perhaps, more than any other group of wage earners are especially indebted to the public, because it has been the public which has made it possible for them to live, since their meagre wages of $72.50 per month are sorely inadequate. Moreover, the public has shown a remarkably generous and sympathetic attitude towards the porters' organization's high; for a living wage, and the right to organize. We wish also to thank the Negro Press especially for its effective, fair-minded and racepatriotic spirit in giving liberally of its space to the cause of Economic Justice, and Solidarity of Negro wage earners. We, therefore, wish the Black and White Public and the Black and White Press, a Happy and Prosperous New Year for the great service they have rendered the Cause of Economic Righteousness, expressed through the Porters' Struggle. so for the many additional thousands who are expected to settle here during the year. Among the major development projects which are included in the Playground Department's budget for 1929 are: The landscaping and beauty of Griffith Playground to make this fine recreational unit unusually attractive as well as useful; the construction of four new tennis courts at Manchester Playground; the development of the playground at Banning Park in Wilmington; the improvement in many ways of Camp Radford, the municipal mountain camp in the San Bernardio mountains; the installation of a complete alarm system to protect the lives of bathers at Venice beach; the reconstruction of the Municipal Men's Club on Main Street, which is a city project offering club facilities to every man. Major building projects on the 1929 calendar include the erection of fine community club houses at Ross Synder, Exposition Park, Yosemite, and Whittier Playgrounds, and the construction of swimming pools in the North Hollywood ad the Hollenbeck Heights districts.