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THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Oakland's Fine Train East THE LOCAL LOCOMOTIVE CO. San Francisco Overland Limited Southern Pacific mid-continer mid-continent to Chicago in 621/2 hours. Only two business days enroute. In every detail from new observation lounge to new club car, the "Overland" is a train of outstanding distinction. The "Gold Coast Limited" and "Pacific Limited" also daily over the Overland Route, Lake Tahoe Line—the shortest, most direct route across Over --- Americans haven't anything like a bull ring, unless you count the one into whsch the politicians throw their hats. Speed, fine appointments and courteous service make the "Overland" a train of distinction. "San Francisco Overland Limited," leaving Oakland (16th St.) daily at 6:31 p.m., crosses the to Chicago in 62½ business days enroute. From new observation subcar, the "Overland" standing distinction. Past Limited" and "Paalso daily over the Lake Tahoe Line—most direct route across the continent. Pullmans through without change to Salt Lake City, Kansas City and St. Louis; tourist sleepers to Omaha, Kansas City and Chicago. Go this way and return via another Southern Pacific route if you wish—Sunset Route, New Orleans and San Francisco via Los Angeles; Golden State Route, Chicago and Los Angeles; or Shasta Route, Seattle, Portland and California. Ask for new illustrated booklet about these routes and famous trains. San Francisco rland Limited Southern Pacific Oakland Offices—13th and Broadway; 16th Street Station; 1st and Broadway Station. Phone Lakeside 1420. A visiting scientist says children can spell better than their fathers. That being the case, why don't they do it? --- "San Francisco Overland Limited," leaving Oakland (16th St.) daily at 6:31 p.m., crosses the Limited Traffic Street Station; Le 1420. A king still has it sort in many ways. Michael of Roumania gets a big lump of sugar after taking his cough medicine. NO.16 GARVEY LOSING HIS GRP New York.---The power of Marcus Garvey is on the wane, according to Langdon Post, who has just returned to the United States from Jamaica, whither the originator and leader of the back to Africa movement was recently deported from this country "The opinion generally expressed in Kingston," said Mr. Post, "is that Garvey's remarkable power over the Negroes in Jamaica, the land of his birth, and throughout the West Indies, is fading out There is not the faith in him now that existed when he left the island in triumph with his plans to achieve the economic independence of the Negro throughout the world, "As for any further monev raising activities, it is said he will have to go elsewhere. A certain amount of suspicion has arisen in people's minds and it is hardly likely that Negroes there, excepting his most fanatical followers, ever will put any more money in his projects. "He is reputed in Jamaica to be a rich man, and lives in a large and comfortable house with a staff of servants to wait on him. His wife is said to be in London, and as it is reported that she has charge of his money, it is believed that his first move, after a short sojourn at Kingston will be to go to London to join her." HISTORICAL RESEARCHES Columbian Press Bureau In his annual report Arthur Schomburg, president of the Negro Academy, which lately convened in Washington, said that his recent researches in Spain disproved an assertion of historians that one Alonzo Pronto, a pilot of Columbus was a Negro. He also told of discovery in Worcester, Mass., of a wood cut of Benj. Banneker the Negro mathematician and astronomer. THE FORUM (Under this heading The Western Outlook will publish letters and suggestions from any of its readers. The Editor is not responsible for the views that may be expressed in this column, but he believes that through this medium the readers should have an opportunity to get their opinions before the community. Letters to the Editor should be signed by the author, although the name will not be published, if so desired. Communication Tuesday afternoon, preceding the Friday issue. Send in your letters and make this a live column. Write on one side of the paper only. Be as brief as possible. H. R. Beasley will take orders for printing, large or small. No. 1303 Divisadero street. Do you ever look at the directory of coming events to see the dates that are taken? A PRIZE WILL BE February Elks' Beauty 1219 Eight Door I Admission 75c SPADY & POL 23HCR THIS ARCHES FROM L. A. NEW AGE-DISPATCH Her friends and acquaintances welcomed to our midst Mrs Theo Payne, nee Pilkinton, an efficient teacher in the public schools. Her marriage took place Dec. 27 at the residence of her parents in Bowles. Her hosts of friends wish her a long and continued happiness. Mrs Powell of 3142 Folsm st. Los Angeles, entertained Mrs. Marten of Oakland and Cumby of Bakersfield. Other guests were Mesdames Roy Wilson, Campell, Webber, and Rhodes. Bishop Martin of Zion church has gone to Knoxville, Tenn., to attend the bishops' council Mrs Caldwell was called to the bedside of her sister-in-law, Mrs W. J. J. Byers, of Oakland, last week. DANCE E GIVEN 11th, 1928 Faintful Home North Street Prizes Best Music K, MANAGERS return via another come if you wish Orleans and San College; Davenport Angloes; barnsbury SPACE twoes FOR SALE A snap—buy from the owner save the fee—income property— a store with rooms, and five living rooms up stairs; 815 Twenty-second street, near car line, S. P. and Kev —Terms $3,000 cash, or $3,250 on terms. See owner at 2500. Market or 5957 Chabot Road. 1-21 ROOMS FOR RENT TO LET—Nicely furnished room on the car line; terms reasonable—4407 Grove street; phone Piedmont 7837 w. 1-21 FOR SALE HOMES—In San Bruno, just out of the fog belt; four rooms; modern improvements. Price, $3900; terms if desired. Have several vacant lots and will build to suit. Apply L. R. Burn, corner Jenevine and Beach streets, San Bruno, Cal. 1-14 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Modern five-room flat 3038 Californi'a st. Call Fillmore 2052. 1-7 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Modern improved five-room fla 1851 Hvde street. Apply 1827 Hvde California Park, San Rafael, for picnics and outings Ferry via Richmond every 15 minutes, via Northwestern Pacific every 40 minutes. Wm. Siebe of old Shellmound Park, proprietor. Phone Piedmont 103. Three-room apartments, five and six-room flats. H. R. Beaslev, 1302 Divisadero st.; phone Fillmore 5062 Read the Western Outlook to get all the latest fraternal, society, and other news of the day. The Western Outlook would appreciate any news matter. Mail your items direct to our Outlook office not later than Wednesday to insure publication. Our representatives may not be able to cover all the events in the life of two large cities. Your news will appear in this column without cost. Keep abreast of the times and communicate with us. Send us a press complimentary ticket if you expect your affairs to be written up. An intelligent man judges the present by the past.---Sophocles Subscribe now, for the Western Outlook, only $1.00 for six months, $2.00 for a year, if paid in advance. BIG ELKS' LODGE SECURE FORMER GARVEY HOME At the regular meeting of the Monarch Lodge, No. 45, I B. O.E., on January 9th, unanimous approval was given to purchase of Liberty hall, the former hear quarters of the U N I.A., as a for a temple and home. The property is being purchased from Casper Holstein, Past Exalt Ruler of Monarch Lodge and of New York's prominent Eks Holstein refused several offers to sell the property to who builders at a profit, and is letting the lodge have it for what it can him, simply because he is amdious to have his lodge own an occupy the largest and fine temple in Elkdom. TO HANG TOMORROW San Quentin, Jan. 19th ---Gov. Watters convicted of slaving his wife in Sacramento, was taken to the death cell. He is the first person convicted in fifty years where the corpus delicii was not proved, and the second in the State to be executed under same circumstances. Executive clemency was denied by Gov. Youn PRINTING LETTERHEADS ENVELOPES INVITATIONS THROW CARDS PRICES ARE RIGHT STOCK THAT YOU WANT GIVE US AN ORDER THE WESTERN OUTLOOK 1276 Seventh St., Oakland 23 FUL CALIFORNIA PAR San Rafael, Marin County Holiday Dates Open Day Labo O OND BEAUTIFUL CALIFORNIA PARK Admission Day MONDAY, SEPT. 10 IEBE, - - - - - AND HARDWARE Spring and Summer Special Lid Top Spark and Garland Stoves With Built-in Kitchen Hcaters, $76.50 PHONI C W LAND 7914 SENSE AND NONSENSE [Clipped from Other Papers] Anywav, Lindv still chooses to fly One reason murderers are rarely hung in America is that juries often are. Mistletoe, briefly a glorious opportunity, is once again a parasite. London has a club for asthmatics Presumably its members meet and exchange wheezes. Civilization has contrived to refine everything about petroleum except its methods. The only men whose political opinions differ widely now are those who belong to the same party. "The world is so full of a number of things I am sure we should all be as happy as kings," was written some time before the world got full of dictators. When one of our many unofficial envoys arrives in Mexico, he might drop a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Candidate. This is the season when no man should be criticised for the necktie he wears. As owner of most of the gold in the world, America cordially welcomes Italy back to a gold standard An optimist is a man who reads the Literary Digest hopin to find an article that gives only one side of a question. In this wet-and-drv conflict there is something about a politician on the fence that reminds you of a refugee. It was not development of more deadly weapons that abolished dueling; it was the development of common sense. Modern kitchen equipment makes cooking a simple and easy business for the woman who happens to be an expert machinist. There were 232 murders in eight months in Mavor Thompson's town including, we presume, that of the King's English. Now it is suggested that the $750,000,000 naval building program is for trading purposes at another disarmament conference. And if another trader shows up with a billion dollar program, then what? Homes are said to be failing in their greatest dutv but at least then keep places open where the children can come home to sleep. Dr. Ravmond Pearl maintains that brilliant children generally spring from undistinguished parents. When listening to proud parents we ourselves have been struck by this VALLEYNEWS Mrs. Goldie Brown and daughter Josephine arrived on Saturnay from Fort Huachuca, Ariz., to spend the winter in Fresno Mr. Brown will join his family in February and they will go to San Diego to reside. Mr. Brown is retiring as first sergeant in the Tenth Cavalry. Mrs. Brown is daughter of I. M. Young, or Fowler. Sundav night the choir of Bethel church of Fresno sang at Temple M.E. church. Miss Mattie Pilkinton was the soloist. Wednesday evening the Smart Set gave a leap year dinner party at Green Gables. Among those present were Thelma and Edna Young, Ethel and Vera Wysinger, Juanita Stewart, Robert Wilson, William Burns, Howard Berry, and Otis Edmondson. The Sentinel Guild began the rehearsal of its annual play Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. H. Marshall. The name of the play is "Mr. Tompkins' Hired Man." Joe Morgan will play the hired man. Other members of the cast include Ruth Hannibal, Helen Berry, Vera Wysinger, Mrs S. Averv, Sam Hannibal, Henry Wilks, L. Culboun. A meeting of the N.A.A.C.P. was held Sunday at Bethel church. A short talk was made by Benj. Watkins; Mr. Nicholson of Los Angeles, founder of Golden State Insurance Co. Otis Edmondson and Gertrude Johnson played a saxophone duet. Eugene Greene of Bakersfield is temporarily in Fresno as agent for the Golden State Insurance Co. Rev. Dr. T..M. Davis motored to Fresno on Sunday and delivered the sermons at Second Baptist church Miss Mildred McClendon has returned to Fresno after spending the holidays in Bakersfield with her parents. Miss Menhoma Thurman was chosen delegate of Las Serenados Glee Club to the convention of the Federated Colored Women's Clubs which will convene on Friday in Bakersfield. CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Outlook office on Wednesday morning, and always write their names and that of their city or town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, inquiries for relatives and line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Fraternal Societies MASONIC GRAND LODGE Officers of the Most Worshipful Sovereign Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Manors or the State of California and Jurisdiction. J. H. WILSON, M. W. Grand Master, 5215 Holmes Ave, Los Angeles. TELUDOKE MOSS, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, San Jose. K. H. BROYLES, R. W. Grand Senior Warden, Santa Monica O. W. DE VAUGHN, R. W. Grand Junior Warden, Oakland A. CARTER, K. W. Grand Lecturer, Oakland H. S. HOUSTON, K. W. Grand Treasurer, 1888 K. Street, Bakersfield L. W. WILSON, K. W. Grand Secretary, 211 D Street, Marysville BOARD OF RELIEF M. W. H. WILSON, Grand Master, Los Angeles R. W. H. S. HOUSTON, Grand Treasurer, Bakersfield R. W. G. W. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Marysvine GRAND CHAPTER, O. E. S. Rev. S. M. Beane, G. W. P.; Mrs. A. J. Houston, G. W. M.; Mr. C. E. A brown, G. A. P.; Mrs. Justina Koss, G. A. Arrow; Mrs. S. L. Alexander, G. Treas urer; Mrs. Roxie O. Martin, G. Conductress; Mrs. Paulh R. Barnes, Secre Conductress; Mrs. Mae Seebree, G. Lecturer. Mrs. Audh R. Barnes, Secre tary of Relief Dept.; Mrs. Gusta Johnson, Treasurer G. Relief Dept.; Mrs Irene Hinds, G. Oratress; Grand Secretary, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrel, 558 Chenery St., San Francisco. APPOINTMENTS: Mrs. Ida Bodin, G. Adah.; Mrs. Hazel Owens, G. Ruth.; Mrs. Kate Lewis. G. Esther.; Mrs. Jessie T. Johnson, G. Martha.; Mrs. Arlela Hail, G. Elicta. Mrs. Paul Brown, G. Warder; Mr. Treats, Sentimel; Kev. N. P. Greggs. G. Chaplain; Mr. William Brown, G. Marshall. Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Meets first and third Tuesday at Athens Home, 1219-8th St., Oakland Exante, Killer, T. E. Graham; Esteemed Leading Knight, Edw. Parker; Esteemed Loyal Knight, Kaph Thomas; Esteemed Lectur- ing Knight, Lee Purnell; Esquire, William Ballard; I. G., Chaplin W. J. Fergerson; Tyler H. E. Jackson; W. J. Bergerson; Tyler H. E. Jackson Clarence Banks; Medical Examiner, Dr. W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington St, Oakland; Secretary, H. L. Clarke, 2970 A. Bush St., San Francisco; Assistant Secretary, A. D. Lawrence; Treasurer, Jas. M. Simms; Trustees (C. A. Jamieson, Dr. O. Roy Busch, J. R. Melentree, Frank Bass, Chas. Baker Daughter Elks MIZPAH TEMPLE, NO. 18 Third Friday at Athens Home, 1219-8 Villa Yebby; Vice Daughter Ruier, Ruler, Emma Jarrett; Chaplain, Edith Clarke, Bh St., S. F., Phone Fillmore 7987 De Hart, 1814 Woosey St., Treasurer Eliza Holmes; Org er, Cora Taylor; Catekeeper, S icks. Trustees: Elizabeth Brow Meets first and third Friday at Athens Home, 1219-8th Street, Oakland Daughter Ruler, Ella Yebby; Vice Daughter Ruler, Mathe Badard; Assistant Daughter Ruler, Emma Jarrett; Chaplain, Lillian Harris; Financial Secretary, Edith Clarke. E-mail Phone Fillmore 7987; Corresponding Financial Secretary, Edith Clarke, 2970A Bush St., S. F., Phone Fillmore 7987; Corresponding Secretary, Hattie De Hart, 1814 Woosey St., Berkeley, Phone Thornwall 3748; Treasurer Eliza Holmes; Organist, Althea Elmore; Doorkeeper, Cora Taylor; Catekeeper, Susie Brownfield; Deputy, Mamie Hicks. Trustees: Elizabeth Brown, Mamie Hicks GUIDING STAR TEMPLE, NO. 181 Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Hamilton Hall, Geary and Steiner Streets, San Francisco, Cal. Vince, Vise, Ust, Ruler, Ethel Fowler; Assistant and fourth Wednesday of each mo- Streets, San Francisco, Cali Cler, Ethel King; Vice Dt. Ruler, Eth- langer; Chaplain, Salome Fincner; T Secretary, M. J. Mabson, 251 Kea- 553. Recording Secretary, Alice Hay- Eunice Singleton. Gate Keeper, M. Williams, Marie McLamore. Companions of the R Borough Circle, No. 189, Companions of Penters' Hall, Twelfth near Brush, on each month—Elizabeth Crowder, J. W. C. C.; Neilane January, W. W. Oer; Estelle Earley, W. R. Secu- del Peterson, W. R. G.; Minnie Ne. W. I. G.; Lillie Mae Jones, W. ist; Dr. O. Roy Busch, Physician first and 8th Streets; Cornelia L. 35th Street. Piedmont 9279. Meets the school Streets, San Francisco, CA Geary and Steiner Streets, Ethel King; Vice Dt. Ruler, Ethel Fowler; Assistant Daughter Ruler, Ethel King; Vice Dt. Ruler, Ethel Fowler; Assistant Dt. Ruler, Katie Hanger; Chaplain, Salome Fincher; Treasurer, Laura E. Davis; Financial Secretary, M. J. Mabson, 251 Kearny St., Room 301. Phone Douglas 3653. Recording Secretary, Alice Hayden. Escort, Bessie Fox. Door Keeper, Eunice Singleton. Gate Keeper, Melissa Dyson. Trustees: D. Doak, N. Williams, Marie McLamore. Companions of the Forest Companions of the Forest Knaresborough Circle, No. 189, Companions of the Forest Historic park Brush, Oakland, second and Meets at Carpenters' Hall, Twelfth near Brush, Oakland, second and fourth Tuesday in each month: Elizabeth Crowder, J. P. C. C; Mattie Shaw, W. C. C.; Neilane January, W. S. C. C.; Julia A. Shorey, Treasurer; Estelle Earley, W. R. Secretary; Etta Kirk. W. Marsha; Adel Peterson, W. R. G.; Minnie Spicer, W. L. G; Theresa Oshorne, W. L. G.; Lillie Mae Jones, W. O. G.; Jessie C. Kennon, Organist; Dr. O. Roy Busch, Physician. Phone Lakeside 6121, corner West and 8th Streets; Cornelia L. Frederick, Financial Secretary, 693 35th Street. Piedmont 9279. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS N. A., S. A., E. A, & A. Lodge No. 4, meets second and fourth. Oakland Calif. D. Lawrence; C. C., S. D. Moss; V. C. F., R. L. R. Roberts; M. of Exp. E. C. Rosstuart Street Berkeley Calif.; M. A., C. F., M. Hudson, F. R. Mitchell N. A., S. A., E., A. & A. Marchel Nell Lodre No. 4, meets, second and fourth Tuesday—Carpenters' Hall 69 - 10th St., Oakland Calif. M. F. W. A. D. Lawrence; C. C., S. D. Moss; V. C. Wiley Howard; Prelate. E. Beyer; M. of F. R., L. R. Roberts; M. of Exp. E. C. Ross; K. of R. & S. Thad. S. Dawson; 1708 Stuart Street Berkeley Calif.; M. A. C. Jackson; I. G. E. Davis; G. Nelson Day; Trustees, L. M. Hudson. F. R. Mitchell, Z. L. Thomas. MASONS Hunnhital Lodge, No. 1, F. & A. M., meets 1st and 3d Wednesday each month at Hamilton hall, Steiner Maryey streets. Visitors Welcome. W. A. SMITH. W. M. O. M. E. Fountain, Secretary, 21s Vienna street. Victoria Lodge, No. 3, F. & A.M. meets first Tuesday evening of each month, and the third Wednesday jointly with Hannibal, No. 1, at 8 o'clock, at Hamilton hall, 1545 Steiner st., corner Geary San Francisco. Saint Paul CECIL BOUGH, W. M. B. BOTHAN SECRETARY, 1302 DIVISION SERT, H. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR NAOMI CHAPTER, NO. 2. O. E. J. meets secopd and fourth Thurs- days in Hamilton to discuss Gary W. Franklin, Francisco. MRS. DESSIE CRIBMOL. W. M. ELIZA HOLMES, Secretary. 1405 CYPRESS ST. OAKLAND GRAND UNITED ORDER OF GOLDEN GATE LODGE, No. 2007, G. J. O. of O. F., meets first and third Wednesday in each month at Hamilton all, 1545 Steiner street, corner Geary. Il members are requested to be present. M A. LAKE, N. G. J L. DERRICK, P. S., 1038-60TH ST. OAK Physician, Dr. Stuart Davison— 916 Kearny street. AERIAL LODGE, No. 2442, Grand Uni- ted Order Odd Fellows, meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Hamilton hall, 1545 Steiner street—corner of Geary, San Francisco. M. WILLIAMS, N. G. George W. Hamilton, P. S., 397 Fourth street. Physician, Dr. Stuart Davison— 916 Kearny street. COMMUNITY WELFARE Columbian Press Bureau The American Rolling Mill Co. of Middletown, Ohio, is doing far more than provide employment for its hundreds of Negro iron and stell workers. It is taking pride and interest in the community life of its workers and their families, fostering an employees' club, a community recreation house, a mutual benefit insurance, Bov Scout troup, and an employees' benefit fund. This are health, wealth, and efficiency being conserved. SAN QUENTIN CENSUS The census of the prison reveals some startling facts. Among other things, the largest number of convicts is between the ages of 25 ann 30 years. Nationalities are divided as follows: Whites, 3,272; Negroes, 290; Chinese, 54; Japanese, 17; Hindoos 23; Hawaiians, 7; Filipinos, 29, and Indians, 27. There are 262 life-termers, 3,381 first termers, 58 repeaters, or more than first-timers; 3 parole violators and 4 condemned men. PORTERS TELL CAL TIP SYSTEM IS WRONG Washington, Jan. 11th.---A wagg scale that would permit abolition of the tipping system is being sought by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a delegation from that organization told President Coolidge at the White House. Mrs. T. M. Brackens is contesting for this grand affair, and claims she will be Queen. RUBY PICKENS ELECTED TO ARTISTA Rubv Annie Pickens, who entes the senior class at Wadleigh high school in February, has been elected to the Arista Club, the highest scholarship club of the New York public schools. She is also a member of the Greek club. Rubv is the only Negro girl of her class making the Arista. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Pickens of the N A.A.C.P. Prize of the Queen contest is now on display at Voss & Rich, jewelers Broadway and 13th street. ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Office of secretary of endowment board, 1708 Stuart Street, Berkeley, California. Notice is hereby given that our brother, Fred L. Williams, member of Pride of the West Lodge, No. 7, Oakland, Cal., having died June 21 1927, and the beneficiary of whose policv (No 66) is Marv L. Williams wife of said deceased, whose claim was filed January 6, 1928, and due proof of whose death and his status in the order having been made and filed in this office: Now, therefore, any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the death benefits (if any) of deceased, or the money accruing therefrom or thereunder or accruing by reason of his membership in this grand jurisdiction are requested to file such claims with the secretary of this department within 60 (sixty) days after first publication of this notice or be forever estop from asserting claim. Dated and first published at Oakland, Cal., the 21st day of January 1928: Pythian period, 47. T. S. DAWSON, Secretary the Endowment Board. Grand Lodge of State of California Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A. E., A., A. and A. WESTERN OUTLOOK Established September 1, 1894. Founded by Jos. S. Francis, W. G. Maddox and J. Lincoln Derrick. J. LINCOLN DERRICK J. E. WYSINGER Phone Humboldt 432 Phone Piedmont 4229-W editors and Proprietors Entered at Post Office at Oakland, Cal., as second class matter, under an Act of Congress, March 5, 1879. Published Every Saturday at 1276 Seventh St., Oakland Subscribers failing to receive the paper by noon on Saturday will please report the same. IMPORTANT—Matter intended for publication must be in the office by noon on Wednesdays. You Can Purchase Copies or Subscribe Through Our Agents: MRS. LENA PARKER ... 4 Reglev Place, San Francisco J B. Hayden ... 815 O'Farcell street, San Francisco J. M. BEASLEY ... 1302 Divisadero street, San Francisco MISS VERA WYSINGER ... 1651 L. Street, Fresno, California MISS CLARA COPELAND ... 616 C. Street, Marysville, Cal. JOSEPH CLINTON ... 723½ Main St., Red Bluff, Cal. ADVERTISE IN THE OLDEST PAPER ON THE PACIFIC COAST TO GET RESULTS EDITORIAL PAGE The Democratic National Convention will meet at Houston, Texas, the very hothd of the Ku Klux Klan and dry seetime. The solid South is in the saddle and it makes no difference how the nominee, he must bow to the master. It makes one laugh to read about Southern leaders, loquently pleading for enforcement of the law, not the 14th and 15th amendments. Until all the laws are impartially enforced, this enforcement talk is hypocrisy so transparent that even a blind man can see through it. No doubt the people of this Texas town will be able to point out many interesting historic points among them the Houston riot for which members of the 24th infantry suffered death and martyrdom; also their Jim Crow system and how to "keep the nigger in his place." The only regret we have is that this town was preferred, ratner than the Queen City of the Pacific. Men and women in this country have the power to vote. This power was placed in their hands as a sacred instrument to be used as a guarantee of good government, and for promotion of the common good. No man or woman has a right to consider the power to vote as his or her own. A man's or a woman's vote is the country's vote. As Prof. Woodburn of Indiana University has well put it: "Voting is a sovereign season entrusted to a voter, not merely for protection of his own rights, but to be used for de ence of the weak and protection of the highest public welfare." If we want good government the American citizen must live up to the responsibilities which the republican form of government places u, o, him. We note that Rev. W. J. Bvers is strongly endorsed for bishop by Rev. W. R. Lovell of Vallejo through the columns of the Star of Zion official organ of A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. Bvers is a hustler and would measure up as a bishop, and he has been on the coast so long he is a thorough Cauifornian. The coast would be honored if he is elect d. There is a brand-new business men's club in town, to be known as the East Bay Commercial Club E. B. Grav is president. Of course this organization is not to take the place of any other organization, as there is room for all. While it is the tendency of the times to merge or cooperate, our group continues to organize little clans or cliques which serve to purpose, out engender strife and bad feeling. While we hold no brief for any organization, we believe we have too many weak organizations on paper, whose only purpose is to boost some embellished individual Our esteemed contemporary, the California Voice, has appeared with an abbreviated staff—Mrs L. M. Dalv, managing editor. It is rumored that the financial backer got tired of sinking money in a profitless enterprise, and got from under. If the story of Negro journalism could be told possibly some of our embryo journalists would hesitate before wasting their time and energy in fighting the battles of an unappreciative race. President Coolidge has gone to Cuba to attend the Pan-American parley. The American delegates headed by Evans Hughes will enunciate the principles of cooperation, mutual confidence and sincerity. How these sentiments harmonize with what is going on in Nicaragua! It looks as though there will be need of much explaining to remove the suspicion that Uncle Sam means what she says. The big stick does not make friends. "If you are doing that which you do not wish others to see and know, you are doing something that is wrong, according to the notions of your environment, or wrong according to convictions of your own bosom. Honest persons never hide; it is the other kind that hide." "Have you seen, heard of, read about, or dreamed about anybody anywhere, any time who lived in this old world, and escaped criticism? Have you escaped it?" "Big men welcome honest, intelligent, constructive criticism —it's the other kind of man that squirms and screams." —Star of Zion. RICHES FROM OIL Columbian Press Bureau Telling the story of oil production in a recent issue of the Saturday Evening Post, Isaac Marcosson says that many hitherto impecuous Negro farmers have become affluent through ownership of oil tracts in Seminole county, Oklahoma, where there is considerable Negro population, most of whom work for wages while many have small farms, and grow cotton. In citing a few cases he mentions Forrest Anderson, on whose farm oil was discovered, and who is now in a fair way to become a millionaire. He is industrious and thrifty and has invested his fortune in government bonds. Subscribe and pay for the Western Outlook one year in advance and get the Farm News free. BUILDING DECREASE Residential building in the United States was four per cent less 1927 than in 1926, the annual statement of the League of Building Loan Associations reveals. During the year, building and loan associations provided funds for construction of 600,000 homes. Mortgage loans made totalled $2,110,000. Total loan investment of association was $6,525,700,000, and membership amounted to 11,305,000. PRIZES FOR COMPOSERS Philadelphia--For the second Rodman Wanamaker offers $1. Mrs. Jose in prizes for the best music contest and Negro composers. The second out her ove test, like the first, will be in char of the Robert Curtis Ogden Assoc. Mr. and ation, composed of colored emplo- von street of the John Wanamaker store he dinner There will be three prizes in ef 5. A ver of four classifications. Contributi must be submitted by June 1, 18 Louisiana Easter Monday is April 9th, Mardi Gra Mizpah Temple is asking you v the Lo keep off the date. ENDOWMENT DEPARTME GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORN Knights of Pythias N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Office of secretary of endowment board, 1708 Stuart Street, Berkel California. Notice is hereby given that of brother, Geo. L. Murry, a member of P. L. Dunbar Lodge, No. 2, S. S. Diego, Cal., having died Saint 20 1927, and the beneficiary of whose policy (No. 267) is Minnie Murry mice of said deceased, whose claim was filed January 9, 1928, and do of whose death and his status in the order having been made and filed this office: Now, therefore, any and all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the death benefits (if any of deceased, or the money accrued therefrom or thereunder or accrued by reason of his membership in the grand jurisdiction are requested to such claims with the secretary of this department within 60 (sixty) days after first publication of this notice or be forever estop from a setting claim. Dated and first published at Oakland, Cal., the 21st day of January 1928; P. totan period, 47. I. S. DAWSON, Secretary the Endowment Board, Grand Lodge of State of California, Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A. E., A., A. and A. tas lO Oa ee v. J. B. Wilson, formerly from no, is. now stationed at the d Baptist church and evervthing s to have taken on new life. |. Wilson’s name has been added ¢ list of new board members of San Francisco branch of the EAGIES aiter Hamby of Lvon. street confined to his bed last week influenza. rs. Arrie Bertha of 1845 Scott et left on Tuesdav to visit her her and relatives in New York, rs. Jos. Ramev is in the Queer est and her friends are trying to her over. rand Mrs. Walter Hamby, of nn street, were host and hostess dinner party on Sunday, Jan. A very pleasant two hours was t discussing the elaborate menu uisiana Commercial Association i Gras ball and pageant, given he Louisiana Commercial Asso n, will be held in the Oakland torium Arena. Owing to other affairs viven on the regular of the Mardi Gras festivitv. we selected the gate of Saturday ruarv 11th, 1928. he bootblack stand and lunch cession controlled by John Tay- Northern California politician, closed. Various rumors are rife to the cause thereof, sut until learn the tacts we withhold pment, Il must register this vear as the register has been cancelled. ODD FELLOWS’ NOTICE | ee embers. of Collen Gate and rial lodges and Household of Ruth ‘ou are requested to be present the get-together social, Tuesday ning, at 8:30. at Hamilton Ha"! mbers, wear vour bidzes, In- led puests admitted by card. Per ler j. int committee. ADMITS HOLD-UP HO*X eading of lurid tales of crime blamed by Robert Todd, nine rs old, 2970 Bush street. San ncisco, for the hoax in which said he said he had been bound gagged by two burglars. He found on the back porch of home by his parents, and told story of the “‘ourgiary.’? On stioning, he admitied that he Bagged aud Uecd himseif to hten his parenis. SLAYER’S FATE 15 BEFORE GOVERNOR YOUNG Sacramento,—The fate of Ge>. Watters, scheduled to be hanged at San Quentin on Friday for the murder v1 his wife, is now in the hands of Gov. Young. Watters was convicted of killing his wife following a quarrel on Jan. 27th, 1926, ana is said to have disposed oz her vody, which has never veen found. indicattons are that the governor will Lake no actiun, Keep off date of April 23, 1928— Taken by Naomi Chapter, No. 2, O.E.S.; California Poppy Court, No. 6, Heroines of Jerictio, and St. Francis Guild, No. 3, H.T C., given at Native Suns’ Hall, or Mason st., San Francisco. Mrs. Addie Clarke chairman. SAN FRANCISCO ADVERTISEMENTS HUDSON & BUILER Funeral Directors Lady Assistant for Women Our service is more in the nature of the kindly assistance of helpful friends, and it attcmpts im some measure to relieve the heavy burden of your loss. 2 Parlors : ai San Francisco, 1914 Sutter PHCNE WEST 7438 Oakland, 953 Eighth Street PHONE OAKLAND 1524 The Southern Kitchen 187) SUTTER ST. Near FILLMURE SAN FRANCiSCO Under New Management SPECIALIZING IN HoME COOKING For Parties, Banquets, Lodges Trav Service Outside, 25¢ Extra PRIVATE BOOTHS FOR LADIES AND FAMILIES Phone Your Reservations West Seven Seven, Three Four Open from 6 A. M. to 12 P. M. foe Coane wraan eet aceee ALR. JIMMIE”) BODKIN, = = Prop DR. H. E. DAVIS DENTIST 2181 FiLLMORE STREET SAN FRANCISCO Office Phone Walnut 79 Office Hours--¥ to 12, and 1 to 6 Other Hours by Appointment —. OAKLAND Mrs. S. C. Rogers, of Richmond, who has been confined to her home for the’ past week with illness, is able to be around. Mrs, Ed Hogan of 56th street was confined to her bed for two weeks vith influenza, but is able to be up this week. Mrs, Lucy Johnson, of Ashby avenue, Berkelev. motored to San Jose Sunday for a visit with Dad. The Queen contest is still going strong and each contestant claims to be looking forward to wearing the crown. The pageant wil! be greater than ever, and His Roval Highness will arrive bv boat, and march in triumph to his throne on Saturday February 11th, 1928. Mrs, Eva Lundv and Mrs. A. Lear motored to San Jose Saturday or a phone call to the bedside of their cousin, Mrs Margaret Brown, who suffered a stroke of paralysis. She is confined to the hospital, and physicians entertain little hope of her recovery. } Mrs J. D. Decatur is poing strong jand her chauces are great to Ce the Queen on February 1a, 1928, * str iittala ti atl Mrs. “Henry Smith of Roseville spent the week-end with Mrs. Pearl Hart of 1033-60th street. Deaths of Week B'RROUGHS,---Again we are ca'l d npon to record the nassing ‘f another old-ime-. John Bur- rasghe of Stockton. who died last veek. The dec as d was a well known frater, being a Mason and an Old Fe'low. Perhaps as an Ned Fellow he was better known as in the eariv history :f the district Indge he never missed a meeting; mattered not what end of the State the meet was held he answered the roll-call from Cereal lodee. Through his efforts this lodge was held together. In later vears deceased through ave and infirmities was less active. hut the writer recalls John, as he was called by his brethren. was the same genial, whole-souled man, beloved bv all who knew him. That he was trustworthy is attested hv long service wth me of the leading banks of Stockton, being a pensioner of the same. Peace to his ashes. *“THOMPSON.- -Mrs. Eloise Bibb Thompson, the short-story writer and wife of Noah D. Thompson, died in New York on Jan. 7. HOLMES.---George Holmes died in San Qarntin on Jan. 18th. He war 44 years old, and had spent almost exactly half of his life in State's prison. HERNANDEZ--We regret to leara of the death this week of Mrs. Kittie Hernandez. She was a native of New Orleans and leaves a husband, a son and a daughter. Baker-Taylor service. MAYOR OF JACKSONVILLE BARS RANDOLPH New York—When several citi- zens called unon the mavor of Jacksonville. Miss., to inform him of the visit of A. Philip Randolph veneral organizer of Brotherhood of Sleeping Sar Porters and the editor of the Messenger magazine he answered them sharoly saying * I know all about it, but he is not coming here to Jacksonville. I will put him in jail and any one else who has anything to do with his meeting.’’ Citizens informed Randolph of the mayor’s attitude and advised him not to visit Jacksonville at this time. He was cumpelied to cancel his Southern tour because of the Jacksonville situation. He had planned to visit Atlanta and _New Urieaus tor the first tune. _ For You and Your Family! 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