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MIR. BRYAN's PROSPECTS.

The acton of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention at Denver. Colora-
do in nominating Hon. William J.
Bryan OF Nebraska for President and
Hon. John W. Kern OF Indiana for
Vice president was in our judgment
the wisest course TO pursue and the
strongest ticket that could be placed
before the American people at this
time. with one lone exception. Mr..
Bryan's position upon great questions
OF human rights has been all right.
This year he has shown more of the
ear-marks OF the politician than he
has those OF the statesman.
Sull, when all things are consid-
cred. We are forced TO the conclusion
that he is the logical candidate OF the
Democratic Party and that the vote
that he will poll will be the largest
that any other candidate could mus
ter In a similar contest We say this
while aware Of the fact that with a
United Democracy behind him, Govern
or Johnson of Minnesota would be
the most available candidate of the
unterrifed democracy. But Gov.
Johnson could not unite the party
and he could not hope 20 poll the
fun party strength in the West.
There are Bryan enthusiasts who
would sulk in their tents and refuse
20 do his bidding. just as there are
ianti-Bryan Democrats, who Will pur-
sue a similar course in this campaign
OF course the party at large viii be
the sufferer. Mr.. Bryan has been
given great prestige by the action of
President Roosevelt in adopting ma
| ny OF his policies and In his going
so far as TO invite him in the White
( House for conference. The Demo-
Gratis are saying that if their chief
tain is good enough for Roosevelt,
then ne is good enough for the peo-
pie of the United States to support
Personally speaking, we do not
| believe that the colored people of the
country win have anything TO fear at
the hands OF Mr.. Bryan. II may be
that he is greater than his party
Still. the fact remains plain that he
did not have strength enough, or If
he had it he did not exercise it to the
extent of inserting a Negro plank in
the Democratic platform. We are of
the opinion that if Hon. William J.
Bryan cannot be elected President of
the United States this year no other
Democrat in the country could be
elected and the Republicans will hold
the executive department of the gov
eminent for many years to come.
When Mr.. Bryan supported Judge
Parker for the Presidency, he placed
the gold Democrats under obligations
to support him. That his distin.
guished antagonist realized this /:
apparent for he was there to ratify
the ticket and to pledge his efforts K
do all in his power to land the dis
tinguished Nebraskan in the Whit,
House.
With the uiscord in the ranks o
the Republicans everywhere apparen
upon first blush, il would appear
that Mr.. Bryan now has an ever
chance of winning. Stin, the Demo
Gratis do not harmonic on short no
: tice. while the Republicans are a
: depts at the business.
II The fact that Mr.. Bryan has beer
5 defeated twice tc- the Presidency o.
Z 1.-THE Usited States and that Hon. Johr
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swallowed Ten-Inch Ta5Ieknlfe.

Charles Henry. twenty-five OF West
Hazleton. Pa. swallowed a tableknife
ten inches long. IL was of the ordinary
kind, with siXjnch blade. one inch in
width and wooden handle four inches
long. He submitted 20 an operation
at the Miners hospital for the removal
Of the knife from his stomach. His
condition is serious. He was entertain.
ing a gathering OF friends at his home
al knife-eatins when IL slipped down
his throat Heretofore he had been sue.
cessful in emulating the professional
sword and knife eaters. having &C
quired the kRack Of having them dis
appear and then get them out. but this
time be failed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

1T is not necessary for us 20 vote
Tor Bryan If we do not support Taft.
We are not compelled 10 vote for
either, or vote at all. IL We do not
wish TO. However. If we wish to
cast our ballots for some cand idate
for President, We can vote for Eu
gene v. Debs or some of the other
party candidates for President, Bry-
an and Taft excepted. ef course.
For more than ten years We have
read Debs' speeches, and time and
again noted with much satisfaction
the outspOken, manly and friendly
references 10 our people they have
contained. He is right on the so
called race question, and has the
courage of his convictions. That IS
enough, That ne is the candidate Of
the Socialist party is of no conse-
quence, as far as we are concerned.
just at this time. That he is right
on the questions OF vital interest 20
US is all that is necessary this year
at least.
Therefore we feel it our duty at
this time 10 call upon our loyal mem
bers OF the race 70 suspend final
Judgment in the matter OF voting
this fall, a short time. in order TO
give a committee of our best lead
ers an opportunity to submit to Judge
Taft the three questions as TO his
attitude upon our three burning is
sues in event OF his election 70 the
Presidency, and thus give him last
opportunity 10 repudiate his present
position upon them, or 10 refuse tC
do so.
This much we feel is due moi
only the race, the Republican party
and Mr.. Taft, but particularly
large hesitating element among oul
people who will only need such san,
action upon our part TO enable then
TO reach the proper conclusion ant
quickly, too. Prompt action should
be taken by those of our leaders VIII,
led in the racial effort against tn,
nomination of Mr.. Taft and who sine
the Chicago convention, have no
been flirting with Mr.. Bryan an,
Democracy.
'.Only such. viii the great mass o
our voters who are most decided,
anti-Taft. as matters now stand, hav
confidence In. Who will join us II
this sane, sensible and loyal move
II NEST be done. IL shall be done
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
SATURDAY. .....JULY Is, 1908.
MIR. SMITH ON THE SITUATION.

Hon. II. c. Smith. Editor OF the
Cleveland. Ohio Gazette is much dis
gusted over the nomination OF Hon.
William Il. Taft as the Republican
nominee for President IL is q case
OF where that distinguished Afro-A-
merican has gone too far before the
nomination to get back after the
nomination. AS he is a gentleman
OF his word. ne cannot support the
chosen leader OF Republlcanism this
year.
He states though the manner and
the method by which his support in
this campaign OF the Republican nom
inee can be secured and his expla-
nation is as follows:
Until the Republican nominee
for President publicly repudiates his
stand on the two vital issues (to u.s.
just mentioned, and also repudiates
his public endorsement OF Roose-
velt's policy In the Brownsville mat
ter. how can any loyal Negro or Az
ro-American voter support his candi-
dacy2"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
NEGRO Shot Dead sv Posse.

Columbus Jackson, negro. was shot
and killed by some member OF a posse
OF citizens near Clayton. Del. The ne
gro had been placed under arrest on a
railroad train charged with keeping a
speakeasy. When the train reached
Clayton the negro broke away from his
captor and started 20 run. Constable
Boyer. of Clayton, and a number Of
citizens gave chase. When the negro
ran into cornneld several shots were
nred. one of which struck the negro
in the stomach. He died within ten
minutes. 1t Is not known who fired
the shot, and no arrests have been
made.
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klIled 81 Pltched IAN.

Elmer Cole. a member OF the Ber-
wick Base Bail club. died At the City
hospital at Wilkes-Barre. Pa. as a re
suit OF being hit with a pitched ball In
a game played at bloomsbury. Pa. last
Saturday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

instantly. Paxton was knocked 20 the
bottom OF the boat, but was not badly
hurt. The steel boat is supposed 70
have attracted the lightning
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
Killed BY Lightning in steel Boat.

Roy Spencer. aged seventeen years.
OF Steelton, and Earl Paxton, about
the same age. were rowing across the
Susquehanna river at Harrisburg.
Pa. In q steel skin, when a bolt OF
lightning struck Spencer. killing him
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

NIRGINIA-Ln the Law and Equity
Court OF the City of Richmond,
July list. 1908.
Louis Collins. Plaintiff.
vs.. In Chancery.
Nancy Collins, Defendant.
The object of this suit is TO obtain
a Divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonii, by
1.-THE plaintiff against the defendant
And an affidavit having been made
: and tled that the defendant is a non
. resident of the State of Virginia, IL
is ordered that she, said defendant
appear here within fifteen days after
the due publication of this order and
do whatever is necessary TO protect
her interest herein.
A Copy-Teste:
p. p. WINSTON. Clerk.
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q.
TO Nancy Collins:
You will take notice that I shall
on the 18th day of August. 1908 at
the Office of Phil b. Shield. room
numbered 60. Chamber of Commerce
building, situated S. w. corner of
. 9th and Main Streets in the city of
Richmond. Virginia between the
hours OF 9 o'clock A. NJ. and o.
clock p. NJ. of that day proceed to
take the dispositions of witnesses to
/ De read as evidence In my behalf In a
certain suit in Chancery depending
IN the Law and Equity Court for the
/ city OF Richmond, Virginia; wherein
you are defendant and / am plaintiff:
ana II for any cause the taking of
the said dispositions be not com
menced on that day, or. If commenced
be not concluded on that day. the
taxing OF the same will be adjourned
ana continued from day to day. or
from time to time at the same place
and between the same hours until
the same shall have been concluded.
Respectfully,
LOUIS COLLINS,
BY Counsel.
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, d. a.
] III u Z. Broad ST.. Richmond.
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POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DENOMtNA.
TI0N THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
Oh SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Futcred at the Post Oace a. Richmond. Va.
a. rcond Clsas matter
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

NIRGINIA-n the Law and Equity
Court OF the City of Richmond,
July list, 1905.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
Plaintiff.

Louis Collins. Plaintiff
VS.. In Chancery.
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I'VE favor an immediate declara-
ton of the nations purpose to rec
ognize the independence of the Phil
ippine Islands as soon as a stable
government can be established, such
Independence to be guaranteed by us
as we guarantee the independence OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

The best interests of all concerned
demand IL"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Tube is Connected Under East River

The frs of the grtat System of
tunnels and subways by which the
Pennsylvania railroad will be enabled
to run a train from Philadelphia un-
der the Hudson river across Manh.f-
tan island ard under the East river
to Long Island City. was completed
Saturday The two ends of one of
the four tubes connecting Manhattan
island with Long Island City were
brought together under the bed of
the middle Of the East river off Thir-
ty-fourth street before noon Satur-
day and the steel rings, composing
the shell of the tube, were for the first
time bolted in one continuous string
from shore 70 shore.
The work on this tube was begun
in August. 1905, and the tube is 1000
feet in length Two other tubes will
be completed within a few days and
the fourth will be finished within
three months. according to an an
nouncement by the company
The completion of the first tunnel
was celebrated in Long Island by a
display of flags about the works of
company. Men who were digging the
tunnel from the Long Island City
side first broke through into the end
of the tunnel extending from the New
York side Friday night but the two
ends were not connected until Satur-
day.
So accurate were the measurement;
of the engineers that the ends came
together with a variation of only
three-eighths of an inch. This sys-
tenn of tunnels under the East river
will connect the Long Island railroad
with the Pennsylvania railroads train
at the station now being erected at
Thirty-third street
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
At Chicago in June.

The Washington Star, commenting
Senator Beveridge for his statement
that the Indiana delegation meant to
be true to its instructions for Fair
banks at Chicago, says that Speaker
Cannon is one of the most popular
men that ever occupied the Speaker S
CHAIR, and that the President "at
the other end of the building is equal
ly fortunate;;" that all OF the candi-
dates are good men and popular, and
that while the orator will find a great
chance at the convention, the organi-
zer is the one that will do the busi-
ness
Unless there is a radical change in
the situation, there will be no walk
overs for anybody at Chicago. The
Republicans in many states have their
thinking caps on and we'll drawn
down, and are expecting a consulta-
ton at the convention OF hurrah,
there will, as usual, be a plenty, but
the best hope in the party is that hur-
rah be not permitted to name this
years candidate
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
SIX PARTIES ARE
AGAINST DITCH
ONLY FIVE PERSONS BESIDES
CITY OF PLYMOUTH FILE
REMONSTRANCE AGAINST
CONSTRUCTION OF
YELLOW RIVER
DITCH.

The attempt made by parties OPP
posed TO the construction OF the Vel
low river ditch to raise a general re-
mOnstrance of 200 signatures against
the ditch was unsuccessful, and indi-
vidual remonstrances of six parties
were filed in the Clerks office. Satur
day.
The City OF Plymouth, by its attor-
ney VIM B. Hess, under two reasons,
first because its assessment IS too
high for the benefits that would be
derived, and second because of dam
age that would be sustained by the
exposure of sewers. the fact that the
river through the city would not be
SO thoroughly slushed by a steady
How as by an intermittent one caused
liby the dam, etc The heirs OF the
Zehner estate, have demonstrated
against the removal of their dam,
and construction Of the ditch, on sew
en- grounds out OF a possible ten, as
provided in statute Eli Freese, asks
for $500, damages. and NJ. a. O. Pack
ard, demonstrated on the ground Of
90 high an assessment. David Key
ser. by A. Z. Wise his attorney, asks
for damages and reduction of his as
Sc ssment, and VIM b. Hess. because
of too high an assessment.
| The case will be tried before Special
Judge Burson, on May 25th. Attor-
neys for Zehners, Packard, and
Freese. Unger and Martindale.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Elopers Brave Death.

William ID. Biege, a member OF the
Chicago fire department and Mary
|O'Malley decided Wednesday 10 elope
They took the 2:30 train Wednesday
afternoon for Crown Point Ind. On
the train they met c. S. Carpenter, a
salesman and Miss Nettie Donovan,
also of Chicago, who also were elop-
.ng to Crown Point on a Ike mission
When the train came TO within four
miles of Crown Point it came to a
standstill in huge drift and remained
here
We'll dare you TO wall 10 Crown
Point" said the girls and Biege and
Carpenter agreed. The party began
|trudging along with snow drifts many
feet in height surrounding them.
Drift after drift was waded through
and finally Misses O'Malley and DON
ovan fell exhausted upon the track.
The air was full of snow, binding
the paT:y's eyes from an approaching
train pushing snow plow. 1t was
LAUNDERING along TO within few feet
of the exhausted crowd when Biege
grabbed the two girls and dashed
them into a snow bank on the right
of way
Hall frozen. Carpenter and Biege
carried their brides on their backs
over two miles to Crown Point, the
journey taking nearly five hours. They
got to Crown Point at 9 O'Clock D. m
At 10 o'clock they called Clerk
Shortridge, who at first refused to
brave the storm and go to his Office,
but after the quartet had told their
story of hardships in getting to
Crown Point he went to his Office
and issued the licenses. Judge Mich
olson waded through the snow with
his boots and married the couples.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Somewhat Doubtful.

Bryan is without doubt the strong
est man the Democrats could name,
so far as personal popularity goes.
Ii has been more than once pointed
out that it is very easy to underes-
innate Mr. Bryan's strength as a
vote getter-that he stands next TO
the President himself in his hold upon
the affections of the masses OF the
people. But if the election is to turn
upon the discomfort of unemployed
men or men whose wages have been
reduced or men who are working on
half time, then Bryan would be at a
great disadvantage compared with a
conservative candidate. With Bryan
as their leader the Democrats cannot
claim that the dull times are charge
able to the administration, for every
one knows that Mr. Bryan himself
approves the Roosevelt policies and
declares he should have done the
same thing had he been in the White
House In fact, the Bryan claim up
to date is that President Roosevelt
has been stealing the Bryan ideas.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
HAYES AND DAVAL
PLEAD GUILTY
BOTH ENTER PLEA OF GUILTY
TO CHARGE OF GRAND
LARCENY-WILL BE
SENTENCED BE-
FORE THURS
DAY.

Frank Daval, charged with stealing
horse and buggy belonging to John
Baker on Feb. 11th, was brought into
court Monday afternoon and plead
guilty to the charge of grand larceny.
Upon being questioned by the court.
he stated that his true name was not
Frank Daval but he wished 10 keep
his true name a secret He said ne
was 16 years of age, was born in Las
Vegas, New Mexico, had formerly
lived IN Kansas. had been in this
county for about six weeks. Both OF
his parents were dead, he had no
friends whose names he could give
the court, and had never been impris-
oned before His plea of guilty was
recorded by the court, but upon re-
quest of the deputy prosecuting attor-
ney VIM. Matthew, the court took
the case under advisement, and defer
red sentence.
Jesse Hayes charged with stealing
| $50 from the Phoenix. owned by Chas
Mclaughlin. on JAM 9Th, also plead
guilty to grand larceny. He stated
that he was 20 years of age. Judge
Berne.ha took his sentence under adj
lvisement, and stated that he would
pronounce their sentences by Thurs
| day OF this week.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Council Proceedings.

The city council met in regular
session Monday afternoon at 400
O'Clock with Councilmen Tanner,
Deeds and Mccoy present
The report of street commissioner
Herman, was, read and ordered placed
on file.
Committee on accounts and station
cry reported bills TO the amount of
$11s30, which were allowed. Mrs.
Catherine Cole presented bill of
$5s, for expenses and damages suffer
ed by maintaining a smallpox quaran-
tine, and for property such as bed
clothes, etc. which she destroyed.
This bill was laid over until next
meeting
A resolution fixing the assessment
role on the North Michigan street
sewer, and ordering the same pub
-lished was passed. There being no
other business the meeting adjourned.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
VETS WIN IN rERRE HAurE-
Howard Maxwell, Backed by saloon
Interess, Practically Assured
Delegateship by Primaries.

The primaries in Terre Haute Fri
ady night, to select delegate to the
Republican congressional convention.
virtually assured the nomination of
Howard Maxwell by giving him more
than thirty OF thirty-eight delegates
to a convention in which fifty-nine
will nominate.
OTIS Gulley of Hendricks county
was supposed to be gaining in the
city since. the Ministers association
came to has side because the saloon
keepers were for Maxwell
The brewery and saloon interests
did much work in getting out voters
for their candidate, who also was sup
ported by the party organization
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
McFARLIN SEES
NEGRO LYNCHING
MARSHALL COUNTY MAN RE-
TURNING eFROM TRIP TO
CALIFORNIA WITNESS
ED NEGRO LYNCH
ING AT BROOK
HAVEN, MISS.

John A. McFarlin, who returned
from a trip 70 the Pacific coast last
week, came home by way OF New Or
leans, and after leaving that city,
Witnessed the lynching of the negro
at Brookhaven, Miss.
The negro had been captured, ad-
mitted his guilt and was on the tr1in
in which Mr. McFarlin was coming
north. Fifty militiamen, two sheriffs
and number of deputy sheriffs were
with the negro to prevent lynching
if any should be attempted when rhe
county sea- was reached.
Court was in session and it was in
tended to take the negro from the
train to the court house where he
would enter a plea OF guilty and the
Judge would give the death sentence,
the penalty for rape by black man
in that state.
When the train pulled in every
thing seemed quiet The militia, the
sheriffs and their deputies got off and
formed hollow square and the ne
gro stepped from the train into the
square. and all started toward the
courthouse. Then from somewhere.
two hundred armed men rushed onto
he soldiers. but were at hrst beaten
back by shots from the protectors Of
the prisoner; but second rush was
made. and al the same moment some
one threw lasso from the opposite
side around the prisoners neck. In
an instant scores OF men had hold OF
he rope and the negro was dragged
through the Gordon of troops, doz
en- bullets were fired into his body as
ne was dragged TO a telegraph pole,
pulled up, the rope tied and his body
left dangling in the air.
Mr. McFarlin said the man was no
doubt. dead before he was hung, but
the whole hideous work did not oc
cupy more than FIVE minutes The
train. which had waited for a train
coming from the north TO pass, now
oiled ont. and he witnessed no more
exciting scenes in the Sunny South >