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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23
THIS SEASONS FIRST COTTON
Comes from Point 100 Miles Furth
er South Than Ever Before.

The first bale Of Texas cotton has
been shipped and sold in the mar
ket. The heralding of the first bale
also gives prominence to a new sec
ton of the State in cotton produc-
ton and throws far south of the
established line the record for early
crops. This bale was shipped from
San Ignacio, in Zapata county,
and was consigned to W. L. Moody
q Co., from T. Lozano.
On the floor of the Galveston cot
ton exchange yesterday morning
the bale was sold to Carl Eichen
burg for $136 and was rebought by
W. d. Cleveland & Sons Of this city
for 1926 and by the hustling firm Of
Houston buyers was shipped by
express to Latham, Alexander d
Co, 1918 Wall street, New York.
The cotton was classed as strict
middling and weighed 40 pounds.
1t was shipped from a county that
is new in the business Of furnishing
first bales as thropening shipments
usually come from Duval or some
higher county. The point from
which this first bale for 1903 was
shipped is at least 100 miles south
OF any point from which first bale
has ever been previously marketed.
Houston Post.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23
THE HERALD
PU8liSHER'S NOTICE.

THE HERALD hereby announces that
James 7. Denton is now connected with
the paper in the capacity Of associate
editor and business manager, and is
authorized TO collect and receipt bills or
transact any other business in connec-
t5sa with either the paper or the job
department Any attention or favors
shown to Mr. Denton viii be appreciat-
cd by the proprietor Of THE HERALD.
JESSE o. WHEELER,
Editor and Proprietor.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

Monserrate has the assurance OF
Southern people that he will always
be treated as fairly by this paper
as his own actions and the interest
of Brownsville will warrant.
However, he has the privilege of
picking his company, and so has
THE HERALD.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

Two ROADS to Brownsville would
be better than one, and as there is
a vast country to develop, The
Times sees no reason why both roads
should not be built.-Yoakum
Times.
They viii, rest assured. Both
are in progress right now and both
will come to Brownsville, maybe.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

Mr.. Slimpurse-"But why do you
insist that our daughter should
marry a man WHOM she does not
like? You married for love, didn't
you?" Mrs. Slimpurse-"Yes but
that IS no reason why l should let
our daughter make the same blum
der. New York Weekly.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

Why a lawyer should call any
one of his long-drawn legal docu-
ments brief is past all human
understanding.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

Kitty-Do you know. used to
think Carrie really pretty; but
somehow she doesn't look bit at
tractive of late" Mattie-"Yes, l
heard she was engaged to Harry
Sweetser. Boston Transcript.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23
THURSDAY, JULY %. 1908.
COL. MONSERRATE COMING.

Colonel Monserrate, accompanied
hy President Hudson and several
other officials OF the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass railroad, left
Alice Monday to come to Browns
xille- They will come slowly and
thoroughly cover the intervening
territory, hence it will probably
ae eight or ten days before they
arrive here.
A. before suggested by The HER
ALP, it will be entirely proper for
Lhe people OF Brownsville to meet
and receive Col. Monserrate in the
most cordial and royal manner
possible. Receive Col. Monserrate
sen lis individual behalf as testimo-
nv Of Our pride in the career he has
made since he left Brownsville
enany years ago. And receive Pres
Ident Hudson and the other Of
6cials in that spirit of cordiality
switch should ever characterize the
Intercourse Of gentlemen in their
dealings with one another
Candidly, THE HERALD is still Of
little faith. as regards the intention
sof the Sap 10 build to Brownsville,
out that will not prevent our show
ing the Sap's representatives every
courtesy due them. We learn that
the grading outfit at Alice consists
of two second hand scrapers and
four borrowed mules, with several
picked-up, common laborers. And
Ghis is the showing the Sap makes
70 start with. Comparatively we
would as reasonably look for the
Don Juan to develop into full line
of frst-class ocean steamboats, as to
expect the Sap to build into
Brownsville within one or a dozen
years with that outfit.
However, we may be misinform-
ed. There may be a frst-class grad
5ng outfit of the Sap's at Alice. We
hope there is. We certainly hope
She Sab's intentions are sincere
aud THE HERALD will be proud to
help their cause in every way pos
gible, when Mr. Monserrate-or
whoever directs his actiOns-chooses
60 treat with THE HERALD in a
snanner respectful and commensur-
ate with the exigencies of the situa-
zion.
But THE HERALD is no beggar-
.smphatically there is nothing in its
antecedents, or of any of its intel
gectual force, that savors of vaga-
bondage or the lieutenancy of 4
nigger regiment-any assertions
20 the contrary being malicious and |
5nexcusably libelous. THE HERALD
IS edited and published by people
whose family connections are of the
South most southern-iust as is /
she connection of Col. Monserrate |
The responsibility of THE HERALD
IS unblemished. Col. Monserrate
IS aware of this, hence we have been
surprised at his course, and if there
he cause for grievance anywhere we
submit that it Is first and greatest
with THE HERALD.
But in the interest of the public
veal THE HERALD is willing to !
forget and forgive, as it would be
forgiven for whatever wounds it
may have caused in the sensitive
soul of its honorable friend. N. D. !
Monserrate, while performing what
was conceived to be the bounden
duty of the editors of THE HERALD.
We have no apologies to offer for
She course so far pursued, but Col.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

A short horse is soon curried-if
he isn't q kicker.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-23

Heresy doen't do half the mis-
chief that hearsay does.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

MISS BELLE EVANS GONE.
EARLEYsvIILE. VA FER .

EARLEYSvILLE, VA, FEB. 2, 1903
Miss Belle Evans, the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. Nathaniel and Mrs. Mary
Ward Evans, departed this life Jan "a,
1908, in the 10th year of her age She
was a great sufferer. having been con-
lined to her room for more than twelve
months, but bore her illness with much
patience and Christian fortitude Her
Kind and obedient disposition, her ten
der and loving devotion to her parents
and family, made her the idol of home;
while her winsome ways won for her a
place of affectionate regard and esteem
In the hearts of all who knew her
He funeral took place from the Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church of which she was
faithful member. A very touching
and eloquent discourse was delivered by
DIR. r. o. Quarles of Charlottesville, Va.
from Matt. l1:2S, text selected by the
deceased for the occasion. The large
congregation poured forth tears of SYM
pathy as he portrayed with great tender
ness the beautiful Christian character
and life of her, who was once the idol of
the home and the centre of host of
loving friends.
She leaves behind to mourn their loss
father, mother, sister, brother, and
numerous other relatives and friends.
We trust that our loss is her eternal gain.
We have parted Belle-thou art dead!
On its last resting place we laid thy head
We know that we must part, no pow
er on earth could save.
Thy quiet goodness from an early grave,
Those eyes so dull, though kind each
glance they cast,
Looking sisters fondness to the last.
Yes, we have parted Belle, thou art
gone,
Gone in thine innocence, meek and suf.
fering one.
Thy weary spirit breathed itself to
sleep,
So peacefully, it seemed SIN to weep
Like stars that struggle through the
clouds of night.
Thine eyIs one moment caught a
glorious light;
AS If to thee in that dread hour
To know on earth what faith believes
in Heaven.
Then like tired breezes thou didst sink
to rest,
Nor one, one pang the awful change
confessed.
Death stole in deftness DER that love
ly lace,
Aud touched each feature with new
born grace.
On cheek and brow unearthly beauty
lay.
And told that life's poor cares had
passed away.
In my last hours be Heaven so kind
to me,
/ ask no more than this-to die like
thee.
Her SISTER.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
A Great Day at Pine st. Bspis
Church.

Last Sunday was a great day at Pine
st. Baptist Church the Congregation
was large and the services were in
spring. Their honored pastor was appree
ably surprised at the conclusion of the
sermon when deacon Junius White. ono
OF the most enterprising young business
men of the CITY arose as the represent
tive OF the Ministerial Working Cluh
In a very happy manner presented to
Rev NJ. B. Hucless as a token of tfe
high appreciation of the members and
friends of the church for the services he
has rendered TO the church, a very fine
black suit of cloths. i-'-@
And upon the part of the officers of
the church trustee Henry Drew, pra-
sented the pastor with pair of erav
undreSsed kid gloves.
Inc pastor was completely over
whelmed by the unmistakable LOYALTY
and friendship demonstrated bv all tbs
good people of Suffolk, that he couId
not find words to express himself bu
hopes to be able to prove his grateful.
ness by his future interest in the affairs
OF church us he has in the past.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
Another Court in Lynchbnrg
Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 11th. I

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 11th, 1908.
Grand Worthy Counsellor, John
Mitchell, Jr., arrived here Yesterday
afternoon for the purpose of organizing
a court of Oalanthe which had been GOT.
ten up by the efforts of Deputy Julia
Watts and Miss Susan E. Merchant.
The initiation took place at the True
Reformers' Hall There were thirty
three members of the new court. The
following filed the chairs: G. w. In
pectrix, Laura Williams; g. w. o.,
Harriet Irving; w. inspector. Mamie
Allen; G. w. E., Emma Garlan1; G..
w. S. D., Mamie Higginbotham; G.
w. ]. d., Katie Smith; c.. w. Cond.,
Christina Wells; G. w Asst. Cond.,
Alice Shearer; G.. w. r. of D., Annie
Jones; G. w. r. of Dep, Mamie e.
Black; G.. w. H., u. S. G.. Patterson:
G.. W.P., w. j. Wells.
The court is one of the best ever made
in the city. 1t will be known as Hill
City Court No. SO.
The following were installed as off.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
st. Valentine Party.

Sarah's Court, l. o. Calanthe has
been quite unfortunate in the loss of
members recently and they have 10
replenish their treasury.
Ihey have decided to give st. Val
entlne's party on Monday night, Feb.
10th, 1903, as st. Valentines falls ON
Saturday. Invitations have been sent
to nearly every society In the East End.
and the success of the entertainment is
assured, as over one hundred tickets
have already been sold. The commit
tee has been at work like beavers. and
Church Hill is thoroughly canvassed,
while many parties will come from
Shockoe Hill and Fulton.
Music wall be furnisheh by Messrs
Eddie Jones and Curtis Jordan, at St.
JoSephs' Hall on 31st St., between N.
and o., where the affair will be given
has been nicely decorated
The supper table will be under the
supervision of Mrs. Lucy Epps, Mrs.
S A. Steward and Mrs Eta Tinsley.
Mrs. Gertie Coles, Misses NJ. Alice
Johnson, Racilia w. Steward and Ora
johnson will have charge of the refresh
ment table.
The Donkey Party viii be controlled
by Mrs. Mildred Butler
The Valentine Store and Post Office
will be kept by Miss Lucy Lewis as p
M. with little girls as letter carriers.
Miss Martha Allen will preside at the
Fishing Pond.
Mr.. Lonnie Hansberry will manage
the terpsichorea pleasures
Tickets of admission at 25cts emitting
the purchaser to free supper can be had
OF any of the above named committee.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

Rev. Richard A H. Carroll. Presid-
ing Elder of the Petersburg District of
the Q. M. E. church, will hold mis- sec
ond quarterly meeting at Bethel Chapel
ON Schaffer St., near Reservoir. He
Will preach at Bethel Chapel, Rich
mond, the 10Th inst at IL O'Clock and
Union st: Station, Petersburg, at 7:3O
+. M. All are requested TO be present
at these services. Rev. Carroll is doing
well In the district and has opened up
some new missions.
REV. P. A BALLoU,
Pastor OF Bethel Chapel,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
Her SISTER:

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS
OF CHARACTER and good reputation
in each state Zone in this county requir-
ed) to represent and advertise old estab-
lished wealthy business house of solid
financial standing. Salary $21. 90 week
ly with expenses additional, all payable
in cash each Wednesday direct from
head offices. Horse and carriage fur
nished when necessary. References.
Enclose self-addressed envelope. Colonial
Co., 3S4 Dearborn St., Chicago.
2-15-'03-1St.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
MEETING OF WHITE MEN.

The word was sent out and the crowd
gathered. The rumor that sometbino
out of the ordinary might be expected
brought out a fair attendance from
nelghboring counties Montgomery
furnished respectable quota, and Gal
noun did not go unrepresented on that
memorable occasion. Over $50 are said
TO nave gathered in the old field where
judgment was to be pronounced.
Inc Two Negroes charged with being
the lnstlgators and leaders Of all the
trouble had previously been arrested
The men that went in search of them
found them at work They were in the
woods getting out crossties for the rail
road. They were all unprepared for
the sudden descent, and had to surrender
at discretion. They were taken to the
appointed place, after being shackled
with trace chains, so that escape was
impossible. They were linked together
and walked side by side, sullen and saw
ing little.
The capture was effected about noon
The crowd was impatiently waiting for
the arrival of the prisoners. They were
received in silence.
Inc debate began. One might imap-
Inc hlmsef, on hearing the discussion.
back IN the times of Old England, when
the jury was unlimited and a man was
tried by all the people in the
district. 1t was at once seen that opin~
ION was not all one way. The lines of
divlslon were distinct. There was the
element that shouted for immediate
punishment, assuming as a matter of
course that the prisoners were guilty of
all they were charged with. Next came
the doubtful element that had no strong
opinion on the subject. Then came the
conservative element, unfortr natelv
somewhat in the minority, but making
up for that by superior weight and re,
spectability.
Each factlon had its exponent. The
older men argued that there was moth.
ing IN the report that the Negroes were
medltatlng an outbreak against the
whites. The moderate ones remained
silent. The extreme element adduced
what seemed to their minds irrefragible
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
IT, 1915 RICHMOND iflsICE. FIVE 5 CENTS

GERS: w. g, Mary Everett; w. Ink
y M' 1Sbell; w. l., Susan E. Merchant:
?. ~, Jane Cobbler; J. D., Martha
SSrutchheid; 0 Jennie Ward; r. of ID
y Hanne shelton; R.of A. Ella Boulding:
N. NJ Oh Dep, Delllah Franklin; E., Nellie
66ryor' Cond., Sophia Norman; Asst.
Sond.' Augustine Powell; H., Emma
mond. -''-A1-
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

Negroes as they went about their bust
ness. greetings were EXCHANGED. To
the Indignation of the two young white
men, the Negroes addressed them nv
ther given names. Promptly attention
was called &c this inexcusable breach of
respect, 0A
The Negroes were in an ugly mood
and made an insolent answer. A omar.
rel ensued, but there was no breech of
the peace.
The two white men saw in the de.
meanor OF the Negroes portentous
slRnlncance. They talked the matter
over with number of friends, All
agreed that the temper that the Noproes
had shown meant something. Had not
a similar disposition been noted an the
part OF n good many other members of
the race previous TO this? Was there
not secret organization which held
frequent meetings, for what purpose no
one knew! Were not the white people
ilkely TO suffer seriously from any ris-
ing OF the Negroes, even though. as n
matter OF course, the latter would he
annihilated in the end?
In the remote country districts IF At
tala county the rumor of a "risinp of
Negroes" which seems so incredible
to one acquainted with affairs, does not
provoke the ready smile of unbelief.
lt is regarded as possibility. From
the little incidents described arose the
most absured reports. Banded from
mouth to mouth, they lost all semblance
OF truth; Each man contributed some
what of his fear and his imagination 20
swell the sails of every floating rumor
Inc women became frightened and ad-
ded their shrill anxieties to the general
chorus. Finally the vague, the indefinite
suspicious that had foated hazily in the
atmosphere for several weeks. injecting
even those who knew the utter ground.
iessness of it all, precipitated itself in
definite form. And the form it took
was settled belief ON the part of many
and an assured belief on the part of
many more, that the Negroes were med
ltat ng rising for the purpose of kill
ing out the whites; that they were hold
ing secret meetings to devise the prop
er means for carrying out the plot most
effectually; and lastly. that Monroe Hal
ium and Jim CASTOR were the leaders in
in the plot.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
Spoke at Charlottesville.
Charlottesville, Va. Feb 10Th :,

OnarIottesvlIIe, Va, Feb. 10th, 1908.
Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell. Jr.
arrived here last evening accompanied
by State Organizer, Jesse Scruggs. Sir
Mitchell spoke to an enthusiastic audi
ence at the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Kev, A. b: Coleman, pastor Prof. b
W. Iyrreu was on the rostrum and
Kew. Coleman introduced the speaker
de was repeatedly applau1ed as he dis
cussed present conditions in this coun
try, as they relate to the race.
The Grand Chancellor left last NIGHT
for Richmond. During his brief stan
here, he was the guest of Rev. G. W
Lewis. a Pythian club has been or
ganized here. Sir Scruggs is still here
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
Knew Nothing of the Meeting.

NORMAL, ALA, Feb 9th, 1903.
The news sent out by the Birmingham
papers connecting Prof. w. H. Council
with some meeting which is TO take
place In May in reference to affairs in
the South is erroneous. Prof. Counciu
mas not been able to attend to any busi-
ness 1or many weeks and is not in tie
Seventh Day Adventist Sanitarium. AT
Nashville, Tenn, for treatment he
knows nothing about this meeting and
has never authorized anybody to use his
name in connection Herewith and has
never been consulted about it. / am
quite sure that he is interested in ever
thing for the unification of the races in
the South and the common interest of
all, but he knows nothing of this meet
ing.
s l.. MABEN, Secretary
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
''Up Against the Real Thing"
[The Oklahoma, Ter, Freeman

Deacon Nelson Williams ran up
against the real thing when he sued
Editor John Mitchell, of the Richmond
PLANET, ten thousand dollars for libel.
The jury. without any taxing of the
brain, brought in a verdict for the Dea-
con Of one cent damages We hope
this will teach all deacons and "Windv"
jack leg preachers a lesson, not to be toe
hasty in making war upon newspapers
because they don't blow gale to suit
their thoughts and opinion. Let the
colored brothers help to build up rather
than tear down.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
The Grand Chancellor to Speak There

The members of the Order of Knights
of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe will
have rally at the Bank st. Baptist
Church, Norfolk, Va. Tuesday, Feb.
24th. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell
Jr., will speak on the business features
of the organization. All of the lodges
courts and companies will be officially
ordered out and a grand time is expect
ed.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

The condition of Sir r. B. Mosby
of Samson Lodge, is unchanged.
Mrs. S. L. Mitchell has left the
city for Suffolk, Va.
What is an admission fee of 25 and
80 cents, when you know you will hear
Misses Tharps, Randolph and Mrs.
Winston D. Payne sing Monday night
in Belshazzar.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
Life Imprisonment for Hooper Young

IiIO II'PT IsOT''ITSHt TOT TIUOPST IUUIIY'
New York, Feb. 10.-The trial of Will
liam Hooper Young, charged with the
killing of Mrs. Annie L. Pulitzer in
September last. was brought to a sud-
den termination yesterday, when the
prisoner pleaded guilty to murder in
the second degree. The plea was ac-
cepted by the prosecution, and Justice
Herrick Immediately sentenced Young
to life imprisonment in Sing Sing
prison. Justice Herrick, in discharging
the jury, said that Young's plea and
its acceptance had been suggested by
him, because of the report of the doc
tors, who had informed him that the
prisoner was medically, although not
legally insane, and that his maIady
was progressive.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

Don't knock me down! Oh, excuse
me, but | must get to the True Re-
formers Hall TO witness the Army Cy-
rus and to see Generals B. A. Graves
and William Isaac johnson how thev
serve the King John T Taylor
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

l know you have your eye on the date
rep 10th, and that's alright, for ali
OF us wlii hear that sweet and tender
voice Oh the Queen Regent Cin the person
OF Miss Marguerite Tinsley.)
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

How sweet! Well, what now? Oh!
that powerful chorus that Belshazzar
carries. What lovely costumes Who
would miss hearing and seeing all this
on Monday night Feb 10Th?
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

The Richmond Hospital will be OPEN
ed Monday Feb. 49, Friends and stock
holders are cordially invited to inspect
The Training School for nurses will be
opened Monday March 2nd. Address
al Applications to DR.. d. A. Ferguson,
600 N 2nd ST.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
Better Posted New.
(Austin, Texas Herald.)

Nelson Williams Jr., and his asso-
ciated colleague S. n. Vass, no doubt
nave gone away back and talked the
matter over. Both of them are little
better posted ON law now than before
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
CAUSE OF THE LYYcHrNG.

Events the most spontaneous can MS
ually, with little investigation, be
traced to definite causes. There was a
chain of causes leading up to the grew
some spectacle in the clump of trees aft
the edge of the stubble field,
On certain morning before this, two
young men of the district had met two
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

Who'll be the King of the Carnival!
Some say, I. M, Crump, T. H Wyatt,
Foster l.. Lucas, Chas II. Lewis, J.
Henry Stokes and Willis Wyatt. Only
one can win, which one?
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

The Mid-winter Carnival will be the
attraction of the season. The place is
the Pythian Castle Hall, 511 N. 3rd St,
lt VIII commence on the 10th and last
one week.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
MCKINLEY SOUVENIRS
Will Be Sent Out to Contributors. to
Memorial Fund.

Canton, o., Feb. 11.-One hundred
thousand souvenirs for distribution to
contributors to the Mckinley memor-
ial fund have been received from New
York, and will be sent out to postmas-
ters, and when the remaining number
has been finished they will be sent to
individual contributors.
The souvenir contains engravings
of the Mckinley home in Canton, of
the White House in Washington, pic
ture of the dead president and a repre-
sentation Of the Goddess of Liberty
McKinley's last words, Gods will, not
ours, be done" is also embodied in the
souvenir
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

How can 1 miss hearing the Duet in
Belshazzar of Zerubbabel? I'M. sydney
Mayo and Shelomith Mrs. Carrie K
Hawkins.)
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14

Who? Yes (Antonio) Queen of Bel
shazzar in the person of Madame Fan
ME P. Walker. She never fails to please
an audience.
Richmond planet., 1903-02-14
$4,000 Paid.
LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 4th

LfNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 4th, 1903.
This to certify that I have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy
Counsellor of the Grand Court of Viz
ginia One Hundred Dollars in payment
of the death claim of Mrs. Bertha
James. who was member of Beulah
Court, No. 40, 1. o. Calanthe.