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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-03
WOMAN SHOT As PRowLER

SAN ANGELO. Texas. Sept. 3.-gPY
Mrs A. s. Baker. ii. wife Of a Bos-
ton, Mass, wool buyer, was peppered
with bird shot when mistaken for
an automobile thief BY a neighbor
here early today. Four shots struck
her N the arm. which she had
thrown up for protection. but physi-
clans said she would suffer no per-
manent injury. Mrs Baker was
searching the n~eighhorhood for her
police dog, which had strayed from
home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-03

Only o bottle Leto's Pyorrhea
Remedy is needed 70 convince any
one. No matter how bad your case
set a bottle, use as directed. and If
you are not satisfied druggists will
macy. Inc.-Adv. (5)
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MAINS LII
Hidalgo County

McALLEN, Sept. 3.-Practically
all Hidalgo county was drenched by
a steady downpour which started
about $3.50 Sunday afternoon and
continued throughout the night.
Reports received here indicate
most of the unirrigated section in
the northern part Of the county
was thoroughly soaked. and the
moisture will be Of great benefit TO
those growers who have cultivated
their cotton fields for a second
crop.
The rain extended a. far west M
Rio Grande City. and as far east ~
Harrington. according to reports re-
ceived here.
Il was the first slow. drenching
rain in several months and viii
prove of benefit TO all farming
sections.
RAYM0NDNILLE. Sept. 3.-Grow-
ers in this section today are happy
over the fall here Sunday afternoon
Of a rain estimated to have amount
ed 10 half an inch. The fall extend
ed west to the Falfurrias-Edinburg
highway in Hidalgo county and east
to Reddish bay. Lands for several
miles north and south Of this place
received the rain.
All crops will be benefited. farm
ers saw. and there Is a possibility
that some top-crop cotton will be
produced as a result Of it.
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CHARGED WITH BLACKMAIL

TEAARkANA. Ark. Sept. 3-fP1-
Charges Of hlackmail were filed
against II. j. Riggs. farmer. here to-
day. He - alleged TO have sent a
threatening letter to his landlord.
Dr. Y. y. T. Mann. eye specialist.
Riggs u under $3.50 bond.
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hhe New York Times station. The call
came from Operator Baer Of the
Mount Evans station and word Of the
rescue followed.
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Pirates Win Opener
From Chicago Cubs

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Sept. 3.-tP-
Pittsburgh won the first game of the
Labor day bill with Chicago today.
Is to 4, the Pirates gathering Ia hits
while Brame held the Cubs to five.
Score:
r. II. Z.
Chicago ........ 00o 0l0 600 / 3 p
Pittsburgh . 060 GOA O0x-16 10 1
Root, lineup, Bush. Kelley and
H~artnett, Gonzales; Brsme and Har-
greaves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-03

Use Blue Star Soap. then apply
Blue Star Remedy for Eczema itch.
letter, rinrworrn. poison oak, dandruff.
EhfldrenM sores. cracked hHnds. SORE
Feet end fansf forms 6f itching Skin
HlrpBapM. ne kits errrSs. sfonH itching,
rnuaIlv restoring fhe skin ~ health.
Boar. 25c: Blue Star Remedy, S1-OO.
lam your druerssk--Adx
The monitor., 1928-06-22
FORMER NEGRO CONGRESSMAN

The last Negro to sit in the House
of Representatives was Congressman
George H. White of North Carolina,
in 1896. Mr.. Whites record in con-
gress was splendid one. During the
years following the war between the
states several Negroes were members
of congress. North Carolina sent up
the largest number. Mississippi sent
two members to the United States
senate. Following are the names of
former members of congress, with the
state and length of service:
Senators
Hiram r. Revels, Mississippi, 1875
to 1881.
Blanch K Bruce, Mississippi, 1870
to 1871.
Representatives
Richard H. Cain, South Carolina,
The monitor., 1928-06-22
CULTURAL CENTER NOTES

The summer activities have begun
at the Center. The Union Stock
Yards has given us the use of the
"brickyard" for our playground.
This spot has been used as a baseball
diamond for number of years. II
is beautifully located at Twenty
seventh, between u and V streets,
sitting in natural bow in the heart
of the colored population. Mr.
O'Neil of the street department, re-
Gently cleaned the spot Of weeds.
The ground WILDE used for baseball,
there will be two tennis courts, GRO
quet, races of all kinds and play
ground games for the smaller chill
dren.
Miss Thelma Norris, 1928 June
graduate of the University of Oma-
ha, is our new assistant. She will do
special work with the girls.
June PA party will be given at
the Center in honor of the June grad
yates.
June 2o-The Golden Star cook
ing class will hike to Riverview park,
where they will have picnic. Miss
Goldie Mitchell, 1928 June grad
uate of the University of Omaha, and
the efficient teacher of this class,
will chaperone the girls. Miss Mitch
ell, it will be remembered, was
faithful volunteer at the Center all
last year.
Vacation School will open Monday,
July 2, at a. m. Glasses will be
offered in manual training, cooking,
choral work, and other vocational
subjects.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
HOLDS WEEKLY MEETING

The regular weekly meeting of the
Ministerial Alliance met at Cleaves
Temple Monday morning with the
Rev. John II. Grant presiding. Sew
eral matters of local Importance were
discussed and action taken thereon.
Among the outstanding matters were
the subject of teachers in the Omaha
schools, for which it was decided that
demand for such appointments
would be made upon the board of
education. A committee was APP
pointed to draft the argument to be
presented to the board Another
matter upon which the alliance took
a decided stand was the violation of
the civil rights bill of Nebraska by
certain theaters in this city and de-
nunciation of the ignominy and insult
offered two well-behaved and respec-
table women of our race at the Ri
viera theater Sunday afternoon
Objection was voiced to the use of
the words "darkey men" and "darkey
women" by Judge Rhoades in his adj
dress to the Central High graduating
class Saturday night and a publicity
committee was appointed to give pro-
test to the press. An Indignation
meeting was set for July 5.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

43rd and 45th congress, a years.
Fl. P. Cheatham, North Carolina,
51st and SIND congress, years.
Robert H. Delarge, South Carolina,
42nd congress, years.
Robert B. Elliott, South Carolina,
42nd congress, years.
jeremiah HARRISON, Alabama, 44th
congress, years.
John Lyman, North Carolina, 44th
congress, years.
John Mercer Langston, Virginia,
51st congress, 2 years.
jefferson Long, Georgia, 43rd con-
gress, 2 years.
John r. Lynch, Mississippi, 43rd,
44th and 45th congress, years.
J. H. Menard, Louisiana, 40th con-
gress, year.
Thomas H. Miller, South Carolina,
51st congress, 2 years.
George W. Murray, South Carolina,
53rd and 54th congress, years.
Charles E. Nash, Louisiana, 44th
congress, years.
James E. O'Harra, North Carolina,
48th and 49th congress, years.
Joseph H. Rainey, South Carolina,
41st to 45th congress, 10 years.
A. j. Ransier, South Carolina, 43rd
congress, 2 years.
James H. Rapier, Alabama, 43rd
congress, years.
Robert Smalls, South Carolina,
44th, 45th and 47th congress, 6
years.
Benjamin S. Turner, Alabama,
42nd congress, 2 years.
Josiah T. Walls, Florida, 42nd and
43rd congress, years.
George H. White, North Carolina,
18Th and Seth congress, years.
1t has been 80 years since Negro
has been member of the House of
Representatives, and AZ years since
one has been in the United States
senate. The Chicago congressional
district should send member of the
race to congress and keep one there.
According to those in position to
know, the voting strength of the race
in that district is strong enough to
do so.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
FLORENCE JONES TO
HAVE HOUSE GUEST

Miss Florence Jones of Hillcrest,
will have as her house guest next
month Miss Cleopatra Elaine Ross,
June graduate of Nebraska univer-
sity.
Miss Ross, who is talented plan
list and vocalist, will arrive in the city
Wednesday, June 27. Numerous af-
fairs have been planned in her honor.
On Thursday evening, Florence
Jones will honor her guest at for
NAL dancing party which promises to
be the social event of the season
among the high school and university
set.
Friday evening Miss Ross will be
entertained at theater party at the
Riviera theater, and again on Satur-
day at moonlight picnic and swim
ming party.
On Sunday evening, July LIST, Miss
Jones will again honor her guest at a
seven O'Clock buffet supper. Follow
ing the supper, Miss Jones and her
guests will go in body to the even
ing services at Zion Baptist church,
at which time Miss Ross will give a
musical program.
Miss Margaret Dallas, 16-year-old
honor student of Central High, will
share honors with Miss Ross at Miss
Jones formal dance.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
BUYS GROVE METHODIST

Salem Baptist church, which has
been located at Twenty-third and
Clark streets for some years, has pur-
chased the Grove Methodist Episcopal
church at Twenty-second and Seward
streets. According to the Rev. E. G..
Hillson, pastor of Salem, his congre-
cation plans to expend over $4,000
in needed repairs and improvements
on the property, which was acquired
at bargain on cash terms. Two
committees, one headed by the pas
tor, which is composed of the men,
and the other of women under the
leadership of Mrs. Hillson, are active
ly engaged in raising the repair fund.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

her conscience and admitted that she
testified to falsehoods on the stand
and sent Bess to prison for a crime
of which he was innocent. Bess is
now broken physically and absolutely
destitute, and the injustice that has
been done him is glaringly obvious.
South Carolina was guilty of a grave
wrong in the first place and is now
apparently just as eager to do what
is humanity possible to right it. The
fault has been admitted and steps
are being taken to apply what meas
ure of remedy lies within the states
power.
Governor Richards of North Caro-
lima has been exceedingly active in
Bess' behalf. AS soon as the case
was presented to his attention he
tried to have financial aid given Bess
from the states contingent fund, and
when he was advised that such pro-
cedure was illegal, he started a pub
lib subscription for Bess' benefit. He
has likewise announced that he will
seek to have the next legislature do
what it can to repay Bess for the al
most irreparable damage that has
been done him. All this is precisely
as 1t should be. Society cannot make
up to Ben Bess the thirteen years
of freedom it has unjustly taken from
him, but it can prove to him its genu-
inc remorse for what has happened
and make the rest of his life at least
partial recompense.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
FOR FORMATION OF
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

A committee has been at work
formulating a form of business or
ganization in accordance with the ac-
ton taken by the mass meeting held
at the close of Negro Trade Week.
A motion at that time TO go into a
permanent organization failed to
carry because it was believed that
more time should be given to work
ing out thorough plan of the organ
ization desired. The plan of organ
ization to be submitted is about com
pleted and a public meeting will be
held July II for it's presentation.
The place of meeting will be given
later.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
Remarkable FelloD

Teacher asked the children indi-
vidually to name the prominent per-
son they would most like to see.
Some said the king, others Charlie
Chaplin, and many of them mentioned
famous athletes.
After a time, one small boy shouted
Please, miss. I'd rather see my ia
theirs boss"
WELL replied the teacher, 81
should hardly think one would class
him as prominent man; but let us
hear why you would like to see him. >
Because" was the answer, 1--WE
heard father say that his boss has got
200 hands Montreal Star.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
Cleaned Up YelloU Fever

The Rockefeller foundation In 1916
dispatched a commission to GuayaquiI
to confer with local and national Off
cials relative to active measures
against the yellow fever plague A
proposal was made in 1918. This was
accepted later by the Ecudorian off
cials and the propaganda was started
shortly thereafter. The story has been
told by scientists that bucket and
only short time when they cleaned
up and drained the stagnant pools un
der the direction of General Gorgas.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
Depended on the Gas

II was his first week in the city,
and the things that interested him
most were the motorcycles that
whizzed by, so he bought a second
hand one and started out. Up one
street and down another he went. go
ing faster and faster, and waving to
the people on the streets. They won
dered. but got out of the way. Police
men rushed out and tried to stop him.
but he kept on. In an hour or so he
came to halt, and an officer stepped
up to him "Why didn't you stop when
| ordered you TOT"
"Stopl" exclaimed the man. II
wanted to, but didn't know howl
had to go till the gas gave out %
The monitor., 1928-06-22
FIGHTING A WRONG
NASHVILLE Banner)

kNaSnVlle BaHnerJ
One of the most distressing situa-
tons in human experience comes
when it is discovered that man has
been imprisoned for years on false
charges, and the State of South Caro-
lima is face to face with it now.
Thirteen years ago Ben Bess, a Ne
gro, was sent to the penitentiary for
thirty years on the testimony of a
white woman that he had attempted
to attack her. The woman is nearing
the end of her life from an incurable
disease and has but lately relieved
The monitor., 1928-06-22
PLEASANT GREEN
SUNDAY SCHOOL

Pleasant Green Sunday school
opened at $50 a. m. with Supt. A.
Hamler and teachers in their places.
The lesson was from Mark Is. The
golden text was "God commendeth
His love toward US, in that, while we
were yet sinners, Christ died for US. -
The lesson was reviewed by the Rev.
Mr.. Price and the pastor, Rev. q. E.
Niece, also gave some wonderful
thoughts on the lesson. The attend
ance was 158. Supt. Hamler present
The monitor., 1928-06-22
HILLSIDE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH

Hillside Presbyterian Church, 30th
and Ohio Streets.
1900 a. m. Sermon by Rev. c. s..
Lightner.
1915 p. m. The congregation will
elect ruling elders, the Rev. A..
F. Ernst, ID. D., will preside.
1890 p. m. Sunday school, c. Will
son, superintendent.
The services are under the super
vision of the supply committee. For
information call N. Jenkins, Webster
1884; T. r. Mallory, Kenwood 3840;
or X. 7. Kerr, Webster 1922.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
LINCOLN, NEB.

The Rev. M. c. Knight and a num-
Der of friends motored over to Hor-
ton, Kans., last Friday, where they
attended the funeral of Mrs. Bessie
May Irving, who died here early last
Tuesday morning. The Rev. M. c..
Knight conducted the services, which
are said to have been very nice. A
large crowd of relatives and friends
were in attendance and the floral Of
fering was liberal.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
Notice by Publication on Petition for
SETTLEMENT OF FINAL
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT
In the County Court of Douglas
County, Nebraska.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF PETER JOHN CHRISTEN-
SEN. DECEASED.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF PETER JOHN CHRISTEN-
SEN, DECEASED.
All persons interested in said mat
ter are hereby notified that on the
7th day of June, 1928, C. F. Con-
molly filed petition in said County
Court, praying that his final admin
istration account filed herein be set
tied and allowed, and that he be dis
charged from his trust as admins
traitor and that hearing will be had
on said petition before said Court on
the 29th day of June, 1928, and that
if you fail to appear before said
Court on the said 29th day of June,
1928, at 9 o'clock, A. M, and contest
said petition, the Court may grant
the prayer of said petition, enter a
decree of heirship, and make such
other and further orders, allowances
and DEGREES, as to this Court may
seem proper, to the end that all mat
tiers pertaining to said estate may
be finally settled and determined.
BRYCE CRAWFORD,
2t-6-15-28 County Judge.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mr.. Carl Diton, president of the
National Association of Negro Musi-
clans, Inc. who appeared in piano
recital here on June Z, was the guest
of honor at a dinner party given by
Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Kicks, at
their home, 100 South Twenty-eighth
avenue Wednesday, June T.. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. N. McAllister and family
were also guests.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY
PUBLICATION
no DENNIS CAVER. nonrasident

To DENNIS CAvER, nonresident
defendant:
You are hereby notified that Yer
mont Caver, your wife, the plaintiff,
filed her petition in the district court
of Douglas county, Nebraska, on the
oath day of January, 1928, to obtain
divorce from you on the grounds of
desertion and nonsupport. You are
requested to answer said petition on
or before the 4th day Of June, 1928.
VERMONT CAvER.
4T-5-4-28
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Remember the annual sermon of
Lebanon lodge No. 3 A. F. A. M,
which will be held in Masonic hall,
1913 M street, Sunday, June "a, at
p. m. The Rev. H. w. Bolts will be
the speaker. Master Masons and
friends are invited.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

was organized so years ago, and at
the meeting the golden jubilee was
celebrated. Mrs. Maude johnson of
Lincoln was elected grand matron;
Mrs. Gertrude Williams, Kansas City,
Kans., senior grand matron.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

The Progressive club of Zion Bap-
fist church will give a rs cent big
dinner and rummage sale and draw
ing for rocking chair Thursday
night, June %, at 1880 Grant street.
Public invited.-Adv.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mrs. Florentine Pinkston enter
taired at delightful dancing party
at the beautiful Fontenelle park pa
vilion last Thursday evening, for the
members of the opreetta, "The Pen
nant," given June 6, at the Brandeis
theater, and few friends. 1t was a
largely attended and very pleasant
party.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Miss Thelma Shipman, daughter of
Mrs. Otis Shipman, will leave Satur-
day evening for Kansas City, Mo-,
to resume her training in the Wheat
ley Provident hospital.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Miss Cecilia Starks, who is teach
er in the public schools of Okmulgee,
Okla, arrived last week to spend the
summer here with her aunt.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mesdames Maude Johnson, Amelia
Vannei and f. J. Griffin returned
from Atchison, Kans., last week after
attending the grade lodge, Heroines
Of Jericho. It was at Atchison where
the grand lodge, Heroines Of Jericho,
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mrs. John Bundrant and little
daughter, Wadena, of Beckley, w.
Va, are visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William c..
Kicks, 120 South Twenty-eighth Ave.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Miss Marjory Hall, who has been
quite i'll at the home of her foster
mother, Mrs. j. II. Smith, 2211 Ohio
street, shows some improvement.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Sell your property through me.
My plan brings the buyers. Richard
e. Wilson, Real Estate FOG North
'9e6t 6suIsH '1ssI4s q4usAss-64IqL
ADV.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mrs. E. j. Griffin, en- route home
from Atchison, visited the Mount
Zion district Sunday school and B. Y.
P. U. convention at st. Joseph, Mo.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mr.. Alphonso Wilson and son, Gu
nigan, have returned from delight
full ten days trip to indianapolis, Ind.
The monitor., 1928-06-22
PERSONALS

Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pc
tiers Trust Building, Jackson 3s41 or
Harvey 2156.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

The Tri-Arts society entertained at
very pleasant dancing party Mon
day evening at Fontenelle park pa
vilion.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

The usual services Sunday at the
Church of St. Philip the Deacon.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Miss Dorothy E. Williams, accom-
panied by her sister, Catherine, will
leave Saturday morning for Chicago
where she will take a summer course
at the university.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

The Rev. H. W. Bolts and Mrs.
Bolts and Mrs. K. Adair returned
home from an auto trip to st. Joseph,
Mo.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

FOR RENT-Room with kitchenette
Modern. 2429 Lake street.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Mr.. John Irving has returned from
Horton, Kans., after burying his wife.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

Henry Bolts, jr., has secured jot
at Hotel Fontenelle at Omaha.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

FOR RENT-Two rooms, furnished
or unfurnished. Call at 2216 No.
9th Ave. 5-25-2S.
The monitor., 1928-06-22

ed 81 diplomas to members of the
school and ten buttons.
The monitor., 1928-07-27
MRS. MABEE WILLIBRANDT
DISCLAIMS POLITICAL MOVE

CONTINUED from Page One)
masculine manners usually attributed
to female politicians and lawyers, I'M
til she grows excited, when poking
out her chin and lips determinedly
she pounds her desk for emphasis;
She has the Caucasian habit of smil-
ing with her lips but rarely with her
eyes.
an write my answers to these
which / can answer" she said as the
interviewer laid before her the type
written list of questions, promising
that fair and impartial presentation
Of her replies would be given. Here
are the questions and her written re-
plies:
O. What steps are being taken to
make similar Investigations in other
states to the ones being made in Mis-
sissippi and Georgia?
A. Referred question to the SEN
atorial investigating committee for
information.
@. Ordinarily, we understand that
you specialize in liquor violations.
Was there any special reason for your
initiative in the present Mississippi
patronage case?
mo answer given) Previously
she said she prosecuted all graft.
@. 1t is reported that you person
ally assembled all the data here in
Washington before going to Missis-
sippi and that you have expressed an
opinion that the republican party in
the south should be turned over to
the white people.
The monitor., 1928-07-27

was wounded four times while serv-
ing in the Union army. / have been
reared in that sort of atmosphere and
have no color prejudice")
@. Some time ago letters were
published showing solicitation of sub
scriptions by federal employees on the
part of Messrs. Slemp and Creager.
white committeeman of Virginia and
Texas. What action will the depart
ment take in those cases?
A. | know nothing about that.
@. If the department of justice
can initiate so much activity on be-
half Of patronage matter, why is
not activity taken on the violation of
the 18th and 18th amendments?
mo answer.)
@. What steps do you think the
party ought to take to explain your
attitude to the Negro voters of the
north who are under the impression
that the sole purpose of your activity
is to drive the Negro out of leader
ship and active party participation in
the south?
A. That / am trying as always to
do my duty solely as see it, to en-
force the criminal laws wherever
clear evidence of their violation is
presented irrespective of whether the
defendants are white or colored and
without reference to any political
pressure either way.
Q. Are any charges on file affect
ing states other than Mississippi and
Georgia? Which ones?
(Referred to Senate Investigating
committee.)
The question was not satisfied,
The monitor., 1928-07-27

Ben Davis, have they?" she asked
quickly. "Not that l know Of"
"Well you needn't try to worm out
of me any statement bearing on pol
itics," was her closing sentence.
The interviewer passed out of her
pretentious suite of offices, past her
duo of capable women assistants, past
the two colored messengers and half
dozen men in her reception room
waiting to present their cases before
this fair Portia.