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MELLO-GLo. Does not give the skin
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Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-09

structed to last its ballot for AL
Smith, as president, and Gov. Dan
Moody as vice president at the coun-
ty democratic convention held here
Tuesday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-09
Central Power Heads
Hear Talks on Rates

Especial 70 The HeraIdl
SAN BENITO. May &C. II. Gil
liam. head of the commercial depart
ment OF the Central Power and Light
company, with offices in San Anto-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-09
Starr Body To
Favor AL Smith

RIO GRANDE, May O.-starr conn
tvs delegation to the state conven-
ton at Beaumont May 20 was in
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
Famous Musician Visits

Prof. Carl Diton of Philadelphia,
worlds greatest Negro pianist, ap-
peared in a recital recently at the
Monroe school auditorium, under the
auspices of the AME. church. Prof.
Diton is on his second trans-conti-
mental tour and will sail for Europe
early in August He is accompanied
on this tour by his versatile and ac-
complished wife. Prof Diton is pres
ident of the National Musicians Club,
Inc, and the annual meeting will be
held this year in Detroit, Mich, dur
ing the month of August.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
Hay Ride to Chandler

Thursday evening, June 7th, the
Junior Stewardesses of Tanner Chap
ell A.ME. church sponsored a hay
ride to Chandler. A jolly crowd Of
picnickers gathered for the ride ana
were transported to Chandler in one
of the Chambers Transfer trucks. At
preparations had been made for the
entertainment of the crowd, which
regular carnival of games and sport
furnished amusement and all kinds
of tempting refreshments were serv
ed At II o'clock the return trip to
Phoenix was begun and all landed
safely at their homes in Phoenix
shortly after 1 AM Everyone had
jolly good time and will be ready
for the next ride when it is an
nounced. Mr.. VIM. Lewis and Mr..
CASTOR were the life of the party
and kept the crowd laughing through
out the entire trip. Mrs. E. Temple
Corliss superintended the trip for the
Junior Stewardess Board, and was
ably assisted by Mesdames Hagler,
Fish, Campbell, Hogan, Hall, Carter
and others. The ladies cleared $40,
we are informed.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
District Conference Held

The District Conference, Mission
ary Society, Sunday School and Al
len Christian Endeavor Convention
was held in Phoenix June 13, Ia and
Is at the local AM.E. church The
Presiding Elder, Rev. H. A. Wells,
was present and presided with dig
nifty throughout the convention Pas
tors from the various charges in the
district and number of delegates
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01

also were present. The local pastor,
Rev. A. H. Hamilton, and his congre-
cation entertained the Convention in
excellent style and were commended,
by the presiding elder for the thor
oughness of the preparations made.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
Purchases Barber Shop

Mr.. Matthew White, of 1888 asst
Jefferson street, has purchased the
barber shop on North End avenue,
formerly owned by George Caldwell.
Prior to the time of the purchase of
this shop, Mr. White was employed
by Mr.. Caldwell as head barber.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
Local News
To ST. Louis

To ST. Louis
Mrs. F. w. Haynes left few days
ago for st. Louis, Mo-, where she
will spend several months visiting
relatives and friends.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
Still in Lead

Everybody's Waffle Kitchen at 702
East Washington street, of which
Mrs. Mary G. Arnold is manager, is
still among the leading eating places
in Phoenix Mrs Arnold knows how
to prepare those good old Southern
dishes that appeal to the appetite
of the most fastidious. If you would
enjoy a meal cooked in that typical
Southern style, then visit Everybody's
Waffle Kitchen at 702 East Wash
ington street. This cafe is in a class
all to ITSELF s@' @"A
4 43s
.&ef.i
Mrs. Rice Goes East
Last week, Mrs. H. H. Rice of 535
Jefferson street, left for Rochester,
Mimi, where she will remain for an
indefinite time.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-06-01
M Motor to Coast

Motor to Coast
Drs. N. B. Greenlee r.. B. Phillips
and Mr.. Frank Eckford motored to
the coast last week in Mr.. Eckfords
new Chrysler sedan and spent the
week end with their wives who have
been sojourning on the coast.
Soon to Build
The new 100000 structure to be
erected by the congregation Of Tan
ner Chapel AME church, soon will
be a reality. A great financial drive
has just been launched and now all
is in readiness to call for bids.
Should a reasonable bid De receiv-
ed, the contract will be let and work
on the new and greater Tanner Chap
ell will commence Immediately The
pastor of this church, Rev. A H.
Hamilton, deserves much credit for
his untiring effort in bringing the
building program to such happy
conclusion.
Evening star., 1928-03-27
R. |. FEARN. NEWS
WRITER, IS DEAD
Former President of Gridiron
Club Was Widely Known
Correspondent.

Richard Lee Fearn, former president
of the Gridiron Club and once a widely
known newspaper correspondent here,
died here Thursday, Funeral services
we're held yesterday afternoon at Lees
Chapel, 332 Pennsylvania avenue by
Rev Charles r Warner.
Mr. Fearn was president Of the Grid
iron Club In 1906, and he served as
the clubs secretary from 1898 10 1903
He was chief Of the Washington bureau
Of the New York Tribune from 1902
10 1909 He had been on the staff u
the Brooklyn Eagle from 1885 TO 1891
and later served as Washington CORES
pondent OF the United Press and also
as London correspondent for that press
association.
He was secretary OF foreign affairs
for the Chicago Exposition from 1891 TO
1893
A native Of Mobile Ala. MIR. Fearn
studied at the University of the South
and at the University Of Alabama and
received an NJ f. degree from the
Stevens Institute of Technology In 1884.
He was married to Mary Eleanora
ERerton Of Baltimore.
He Is survived by SON. Richard Lee
Fcarn, jr, Of the Rockwell Co, New
York. and a daughter, Mrs. Richard
Stockton Field, wife of Lieut. Comdr
r. S. Field, y. S. Navy now stationed
in New York
MIR. Fearn had been In Ill health for
several years.
Evening star., 1928-03-27
FLOODS THREATEN
VERMONT TOWNS
Pontoon Bridge at Burlington TAX.
en- Up as Waters Rise-0ther
Span Closed.

BY the Asspr'ntrd P-css
BURLINGTON. VT. March 27-Be-
cause Of high water on the Winooski
River. this city. last night vas isolated
almost as completely as IL was during
the great floods Of last November.
The pontoon bridge between here and
Win0oski. installed by Army Engineers
after the 81 i bridge was carried way
last Fall, was removed TO safety yes
terday afternoon. The ice on the
WinOoski River was reported breaking
up AS far as Waterbury.
The other available bridge. known as
the Lime Kiln Bridge. was closed TO
vehicles because of the deep mud on
both approaches. The road leading TO
Richmond Bolton and Waterbury.
along the WinoOsk was dotted with
mircd automobiles The road south Of
The city al Ferrisburg. where there Is
stretch Of dirt highway, was impaS-
sable for ears Bus service In and out
Of Burlington was nearly suspended
A temporary bridge at Milton, CON
structed after the floods Of November,
went out last night
IN addition 20 causing a sudden rise
of water IN the streams the sudden
warm spell of the past few days thawed
out the ground rapidly and dirt high
ways we're left deep in The mud
Evening star., 1928-03-27
DR.. D0RAN DEFENDS
HESSE AS OFFICER
Police Heads Attitude Toward En-
forcement Satisfactory, Dry
Commissioner Says.

Mai. Edwin b. Hesse. superintendent
Of police, accused by Representative
Blanton of laMty in law enforcement
and of drinking was stoutly defended
today by Prohibition Commissioner
James NJ. Doran, who came out with
unqualified support Of the police head
Hesse's attitude toward prohibition
enforcement Or. Doran characterized
as wholly satisfactory This attitude
was reflected. the commission said
not only in the majors personal rela-
tions with the Prohibition. Bureau, but
also in the contacts which Federal off,
GERS had with local police.
"Hesse has even gone further than
TO offer his support Of the Federal
Government without reservation" said
Dr Doran. He has voluntarily come
forward with cooperation. He has
been in my Office and / have been in
MS Office discussing matters relating
10 the enforcement In Washington. In
my opinion. Maj Hesse Is good police
official and a good executive. He has
the right attitude toward enforcement
and he has infused that attitude into
his men"
Evening star., 1928-03-27
CARAWAY REQUEST
REACHESD. C.!HEADS
Resolution Asking for Police
Trial Board information
Given to TaIiaferro.

The Caraway resolution adopted by
the Senate yesterday. calling upon the
District Commissioners To furnish the
Senate with certain information rclat-
ing 20 members of the Metropolitan
Police Department who have appeared
before the police trial board was re-
ccived at the District Building today
and turned over to Commissioner Sid
nCv F. Tsliaferro.
The resolution called for the name
az each policeman who has appeared
before the trial board in the last three
years. the nature Of the offenSe. what
action was taken by the board, how
many Of tho cases were reviewed by
the Commissioners. what punishment
vas neted out t0 the officers. and the
number Of officers who faced the trial
board who are still on the police force.
Daniel f GaTgeS. secretary 10 the
Board Of Commissioners, referred U2e
resolution to Commissioner Tahaterro
because he is now making study Of the
testimony given 10 the Gibson Subccm-
raittce Of the House in connection with
Representative Blanton'S charges against
the Police Department and Mai Edwin
3. EeSSe. superintendent.
After Mr. Tahaferro completes his
study Of the testimony the Board Of
Commissioners will then determine what
action 70 take with respect 10 Blant0n'S
accusations against Maj, HeSse. The
Commissioners have not vet decided
whether 70 give the police Suuerintend-
ent = public trial or permit him 10 reply
20 the charges in writing
Evening star., 1928-03-27
By FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh can now
add to his laurels as a foreign Ambassa-
dor those of a very effective domestic
politician. His recent activities in TAX
ing members Of the House Of Represent
ativeS and United States Senate for
flights around Washington have, by uni
ycrSal consent. made Congress air
minded" to an extent hitherto unknown.
"Lindy" has probably done more for
the military. naval and postal air serv-
ices in a week Of passenger flying at
the Capital than all the propaganda,
lobbying and boosting" ever carried
on for aviation since II became a
Government interest,
Doubling ThomaseS on Capital Hill.
skeptical about both the safety and the
utility of flying. have vanished under
the magic Of the skipper of The Spirit
of ST. Louis They have seen and they
have flown. and they are now believers
Congress is about 10 give practical
example OF its faith in aircraft by vot-
ing roundly S64 600 900 for the three
Federal services which employs planes.
The House voted the Army Air Force
S24.648.562. and the Senate added to
that sum another $3.50 900 for lombard
ment planes and equipment. Both
houses Joined in appropriating S6,730.-
600 for the Post Office Departments air
mail service, which Llndbergh has pro-
nounced finer than anything Europe
possesses. The House is still consider
ing appropriations of S3l, ,548.5 for
naval aviation That Is the minimum
Congress will give the Navy for air pur-
poses this year. and It is possible that
either the House or Senate, or both.
may revise that figure upward.
Believes i'm Airplane.
The heavier -than-air ship" l. e.,
the airplane. has apparently come to
be the aviation weapon that Congress
believes in Lindy's" achievements
with II have helped TO bring about that
situation. The Senate the other day
knocked $4,000 from the House air.
service appropriations for the Army,
aliocated TO drigibleS and tackled on
more than three times as much as that
amount for bombing aiTplaneS.
Col Lindbcrgh's practical interest IN
all concerned with aviation, especially
the men Of the service. was eXemplified
March p, when he went before the
House committee on military affairs AZ
its invitation Chairman John NJ NORM
Of Pennsylvania wanted "Lindy'S" views
on the general subject Of promotion in
the Army Air Corps. He was the first
witness heard on the subject during the
present session of Congress.
The committee has before II a bin
by Representative FurloW,
Of Minnesota, which pro-
vidCs a separate promotion list for Air
Corps Officers Col Lindbcrgh was not
prepared to recommend separate pro-
motion list Tor Army Air Corps officers.
but he strongly stressed the necessity
OF improving the promotion rates.
Chairman Morin described "LindyS"
testimony as "a valuable contribution.
and II is soon 10 be printed and made
available to the whole Army The sub
iect OF Air Corps promotion has been
before Congress for two years. 1t in
cludes retirement provisions. Lind
bereh's advocacy 0f the proposition has
advanced the prospect Of
action.
It's an open secret that both political
parties have been harboring coyetouS
Evening star., 1928-03-27
STINS0N AND HALDEMAN
START TEST TOMORROW
Flyers will Seek New Endurance
Record in Flight Over
Florida.
By the As-oelatcd Press

Ey the Af~OfIHtTd Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla March 27--
Eddie Stinson. Detroit airplane manu-
facturer arrived here today and went
" the municipal airport, where he and
Capt George Haldeman will start to-
morrow on an attempt 10 shatter the
world fight endurance record.
The big 5tinsOn Detroitcr mOnoplane
which viii b. used was declared 70 be
ia fine shape for the test II carries
gasoiine tanks with a capacity OF $40
gallons and is powered by single
Wright WhirlWind 220-horsepOWer mo-
TOR It's cruising speed Is approximately
90 miles an hour
The flyers said they would cruise up
and down the east coasl Ot Florida
during their fight unless adverse
weather forced them 10 change their
plans In that case they said they
would either move n0rthWaTd 10 the
North " South Carolina coast Or
souihpard possibly 10 the lover end
u he Florida peninsula
Evening star., 1928-03-27
LINDBERGH "SELLS" CONGRESS
ON VALUE OF TRAVEL BY AIR

thoughts about Lindbergh and the pos
sibility Of enlisting his support in the
1928 presidential campaign. If the fly
ing colonel has any partisan politics,
he's contrived to keep it, like so many
other things. strictly TO himself. That
he would be a superdrawing card on
the husting next Summer and Autumn
II he stood up alongside the spOkesmen
Of any White House candidate-Or the
candidate himself-goes without saying
Lindbergh's father was a Republican
progressive of radical tendencies while
he sat in the House Of Representatives
for a Minnesota district at the time
"Lindy" was a schoolboy in Washing
ton WHITTIER the world hero has in
herited paternal political predictions
is a deep-dyed mystery which he has
signally failed to unravel. II the cir
cumstantial stories now heing published
about "Lindy's" determination TO have
some Seclusion are based on his actual
intentions. the hopes Of parties and
politicians as far as 1928 is concerned.
are likely to crash.
tCouvriTht 1921
All streets in Jerusalem are to be i'm
Evening star., 1928-03-27
BANK BANDIT SLAIN,
TWO OTHERS SURRENDER

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. March 27.-One
hold-up man was shot dead in his tracks
and his two accomplices arrested when
they attempted TO rob the Santa Fe
avenue branch Of the Merchants Ma
tional Bank here yesterday.
George r. Fisher, guard employed In
the bank, was stationed on the meZZa-
nine floor. where the robbers did not
see him. When they pulled their guns.
ordering seven employees 70 line up
against the wall. Fisher dropped one Of
the robbers with the first shot from hts
Sawed-of shotgun. and the two other
robbers dropped their guns.
They were surrounded by the en-
ployes, while Fisher held his aim Cpon
them
Evening star., 1928-03-27
GASCH SENTENCED
TO 3YEAR TERM
Former HyattsvilIe Bank
Cashier Ordered to Atlanta
After Pleading Guilty.
Dl.pafch 70 The star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE, Md. March 27.-Clar-
ence B. Gasch, former cashier of the
First National Bank of Hyattsville, was
sentenced to three years in the Federal
Penitentiary at Atlanta today by Judge
Morris A. Soper after he had pleaded
guilty yesterday 10 charges of misusing
sl1 900 of the banks funds.
Testimony disclosed that a total ot
approximately Sl35, 900 was involved in
The shortages, which covered a period
Of about three years All of this SUM
it was testified, has been restored with
The exception Of the amount charged in
the indictment.
Engaged in Realty Development.
Gasch. who is 81 years old. has been
connected with the bank for several
years, and has been active in real es-
tate developments in HyattsTlle and
surrounding communities for some
years. Department Of Justice account
ants said that the defalcations were
largely due to his real estate activities.
Raymond B. Dickey Of Washington =
and Robert r. Carman, counsel for
Gasch, made pleas for leniency on the
ground that most OF the money had
been returned and that Gasch had
wife and four small children
Gasch. in his own defense, took the
stand and declared that the notes
which were given 10 secure the lOaus
we're seen by both the president and
vice president Of the bank. He denied
having any criminal intent and declared
ne had intended repaying all the loans
as soon as he sold the properties he vas
building in the developments.
Gasch has turned over 10 the bank
his home, valued at $4,000; the real
estate development, whose value is said
to have deprecated, and what cash he
had
Father and Wife Aid.
His father and an uncle have given
$4,000 each. 10 the bank, and Gasca
was bonded for S25 900 Bank officials
say they will still lose $4,000 or more.
however.
United States District Attorney AIMS
w. w. Woodcock, in outlining the case
referred to the attempts that had been
made By politicians Of Prince Georges
County to have him "let up on Gasch.
In summing up the case he said:
Il may conclude by expressing the
nope that the somewhat untactful ef-
fort by his friends to influence tie
prosecution Of this case. an account Of
which, regret. appeared in the news
papers, will not prejudice the court
against him"
Evening star., 1928-03-27
Nebraska MavOr
Phones for Lindv
AT Traffic Bureau

Mayor Hedge of Lincoln. Nebr,
wanted to talk TO Col Charles A.
Lindbergh today, and for some un-
known reason he telephoned the Dis
trict Traffic Bureau 10 locate him.
Traffic Director Harland made
strenuous efforts 10 accommodate the
Lincoln official, but he was unable
to locate the elusive transatlantic
flyer after a city-wide survey by
telephone.
Why Mayor Hedge called the Traf-
fc Bureau is still puzzling Mr.. Har-
land
Evening star., 1928-03-27

painting, "In Flanders
Field The
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Department
the gift OF
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Evening star., 1928-03-27
SHEETZ ADMITS HE
RELIED ON STAPLES
AS GOOD OFFICER

Continued from First Pagel
Evening star., 1928-03-27

Before America became motorized
paper money lasted about so per cent
longer because 1t did not have to stand
the grease and dirt from being handled
at gas stations
Evening star., 1928-10-28

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starch or dressing.
The Washington times., 1928-08-02
NOU GO on With The Story.

an American, to understand our
ways, said Stephanos. grinning.
You have your armed men here
ana your scouts come into your
camp ana i tell you that my near.
est man il IO miles away from
here. +, StephanOs. have not she'd
blood for three years. It has been
unnecessary. Ny word il s1ffi-
cierif. "
Right! / viii accept your word.
You will attack this camp. 60,
ahead and do II, = snapped Alan.
Shirley was watching AbranlO-
veI.s men. Most OF them spoke
French enough to follow the pa.
LAYER and there was no doubt that
they were afraid Ok Stephanos.
Thev sFlrank as from blow At
Alan's words Of dekiance.
Monsieur Is ins0Ient because he
believes these men win attack me.
"A little object lesson. Monsieur.
Call upon AbrannoveI to attack me
now,
Before Shirley realized what had
happened; Stephanos had made
swift, cat.Iike movement and
seized her. He had gripped her
with his right arm and was press
ing her close to him while with
the left hand he held q long dag
ger pointed at Alan. She could
just see Alan's face and she for
got the bandit, forgot her own
predicament In wonder at what
she saw in his eyes.
Don't do anything, Alan. she
The Washington times., 1928-08-02

slightly away from him, staring
out of the window. At last she sat
UP straight and looked at him.
No" she said. I'm not going to
tell. I'm going to sif tight and
wait Tor things to happen"
he looked at her Wide-eyed.
But you said the other day-.-,'
She nodded Yes, know /
said was going to tell it ali to
the authorities. But-I've changed
my mind"
he gave her shrewd glance.
what's happened to change your
mind, Linda"
She colored. Cant q woman
change her mind without havire,,
1t changed for her bv somehodv
Else AZ you must know, I've
realized that I'll have to keen
sun ABOUT that party, II / ex-
pec1 70 stay In Marbury Univer-
slty. Remember, went to it.
lmmedlately after being told by
Dean Steuer and her crew that
was 10 nave no more dates for
month. Her face softened to.
ward MIN. Tom. / can't afford
TO be expelled from Marbury--for
Simon Whitlock's sake"
The name brought his head up
sharply You can't afford to he
accused of murder--for your own
sake. Then seeing her shocked
face, he bent over her impulsiyely.
Linda, darling. I'm sorry I said
that. didn't mean to brighten
You. Linda"'
But she shrank away from him
against the upholstery of the
davenport. She seemed to have
shut him out OF her vision, and to
be staring ahead at some prospect
more grim than he could see.
Linda! don't lean that Won
will necessa rily be accused of
anything. But you will certainly
be questioned sooner or later and
oh well, hang it, Linda! there
is chance OF unpleasantness.
The police are such Grass fellows.
They'll never see that you aren't
the sort of girl who could murder
snybody--at least not the sort who
could murder anybody at a Wild
party--5ust wantonly.
Il want Won to keep to the mid.
die OF the road In this. linda