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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
farman Flies Like a Bird.

Rising from the ground like a giant
bird and darling through the air at
express train speed. Henry Farman's
aeroplane, the interesting heavier
taan-air flying machine he brought
over here from France to demonstrate
his ability to fly. made It's initial fight
In this country at Brighton Beach.
l.. l. IL rose from an especially pre-
pared runway at the will of the inven-
tor, and after attaining a height OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
ALL AIRSH|P
RECORDS BROKEN
Count Zeppelin Completing 500
Mile Journey,
MADE REPAIRS IN RIVER

German Navigator On Twenty-four-
Hour Flight Above the Valley Of the
Rhlne-Trouble With the Propeller
Caused Hin 20 Descend TO Make
Repairs, After Which the Trip Was
Recommended - Averaged Twenty
nine Miles An Hour-SaiIed over
Cities at Night.
Friedrichshafen. Aug. 5. - Arising
from its floating dock on the dark
green waters of Lake Constance, the
great dirigible airship OF Count Top
pelin was sent away for twcnty-fOur-
hour journey in the air TO Mayence and
return. Late Tuesday night the apex
OF the triangular flight had been turn
ed and the monster OF the air, with
nose pointed southwark. was reported
speeding along toward Friedrichsha-
fen. where IL is hoped the journey will
end. The airship averaged twenty
nine miles an hour. The flight TO May
euce however, was not an uninter-
rupted one, for something was wrong
with a propeller while speeding along
above the valley Of the Rhine. and
Count Zeppelin was compelled 90 bring
the airship down TO the surface Of the
river at Nackenheim, eight miles from
Mayence. where repairs were effected.
The dirigible again was sent on high
and the trip that will prove a record
one was recommended.
The ship OF the air rose majesucally
TO a height OF 400 feet and. crossing
the lake. circled the town Of Constance.
then turning, retraced the path Of its
fight and. describing a perfect circle.
passed over Friedrichshafen and then
scared westward over the lake 10
Basic on the Swiss frontier. Turning
the vessel slightly toward the north
west Count Zeppelin steered Il over
Mulhausen and then directed its flight
northeasterly 10 Strassburg. thence
following the valley OF the Rhine north
ward TO Mayence. "A distance altogether
of over $50 miles.
Everything was going smoothly
when the trouble 20 the propeller oc-
CURED and somewhat impeded the pro-
gress OF the airship. but when the bal
loon had been brought down Count
Zeppelin found the defect so slight
that he telephoned his secretary at his
Office in Friedrichshafen:
I'VE viii start again and complete
the trip"
His expectations were realized. for
in less than four hours everything had
been made perfect. A detachment of
military engineers kept a curious pub
lie away from the balloon. 70 which
they had gone out in boats. The people
then gathered on the banks OF the
stream and sang patriotic songs and
cheered for Count Zeppelin.
The airship rose again from the
rapidly flowing Rhine and scared mo-
mentarily over the spot where her in
jury had been repaired and then turn
cd her bows toward Mayence. where
she passed over the gaslighted city
almost beyond the view OF the popu-
lace. which had gathered In the streets
expecting to witness the passage OF
the balloon.
Quickly the balloon left the town be-
hind, soaring onward for a short dis
lance; then. after executing a few
manoeuvres. the airship was turned
homeward. Whether 1t will follow the
itinerary laid down by Count Zeppelin.
retracing its outward path to Carls-
ruhe and thence flying sOutheasterly
over Stuttgart TO Lake Constance is
not known.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
RoosEvELr's BLUM
DER

We are 10th 70 believe that there
is fairmindeG citizen in the United
States. who will now contend that
President Theodore Roosevelt would
have treated white men under sim
liar circumstances and like conditions
in the same manner as he treated the
Negro members OF Companies B, c
and d of the Twenty-hfth Infantry
in view of his attitude towards the
eight white cadets Of the United
States Military Academy at West
Point. Here are the facts as stated
in the Associated Press dispatches:
Oyster Bay. Aug. 1.-Considering
that the dismissal from the United
States Military Academy at West
Point of the eight cadets found gull
~ Of hazing would be too severe pun
ishment for the offenses they COM
mitted, President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary OF War Luke +. Wright de-
cided to-day that the eight young
men be reinstated fin their classes.
and that other punishment be visited
upon them by the superintendent of
the academy.
These eight young men-Wuliam
T. Russell. an appointee-at-large. who
stood sixth ia the first class. and
Harry G.. Weaver. of Illinois. also "a
member of that class. George W.
Chase, Jr., OF New York: William
Male. Jr., OF Virginia. Byron @.
Jones. Of New York; William w.
Prude. Jr.. Of Alabama. Isaac Spali-
ing of Oklahoma and James Gillespie
of Pennsylvania all members Of the
fourth class-are under suspension
resulting from charges made by
board OF investigation appointed by
Col. Hush l.. Scott. superintendent of
the Military Academy.
This board found that hazing I'm
q mild form was being practised up
on the newly entered cadets, but that
there was no brutality on the part
of the hazers. Col. Scott suspended
the eight cadets and ordered them to
their homes 10 wait the action OF the
Secretary Of War and the President"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
cIeaned out ex Robbers and Lovsr.

Cleaned Out by Robbers and Lover.
Pittsburg. Aug. 5.-The house OF j.
T Thornburg, at Swissvale, was ran
sacked by burglars. who carried or
$500 worth Of booty. Then James Da-
wilson. young man OF Butler. entered
the Thornburg home and took away
the family's greatest possession. Her
ME, the young daughter OF the pair.
Mr.. Thornburg. whom he arose. discov-
cred the house had been robbed, and
entered his daughters room to ascer-
tain If burglars had taken any Of her
jewelry or disturbed her. On a dresser
he found a note from the girl, telling
OF her flight with Davidson. A tele-
gram confirmed the news in the letter.
The marriage took place at Cumber-
land, Nd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
BEAT HER CHILD'SASSAILANT
Mother Severely Trounees Man Who
Attacked Her DAUGHTER.

Harrisburg. Pa. Aug. 3. - Wilson
Jackson, a colored man. was arrested
by the police after being half killed by
the mother OF a nine-year-old girl he
had tried to assault The man boarded
at the home OF Mrs. Edna Swan. and
when the mother heard the chnds
screams she broke in a door. The man
pointed a revolver at her. but she
knocked 1t from his hand with a club
and severely beat him before sending
for policemen. The man required a
doctors services.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
LIahtnina KIIIs Man at work h Eisld. |

Lewisburg. Pa, Aug. 5. - William
Mowery, farmer living west OF town.
was instantly killed by lightning while
working In an open field. Not returning
70 the house, his wife sent their little
daughter out TO call him in. A few min
utes later she came back shrieking:
Pop is killed" There was an ugly
cash on his forehead and a red streak
across his neck and down his leg He
Is survived by wife and two children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
w eak Man
Receipt Free.

Any man who suffers with nervous
debility, loss of natural power, weak
back, failing memory or deficient
manhood, brought on by excesses.
dissipation, unnatural drains or the
foliies OF youth. may cure himself q
home with a simple prescription that
Will gladly send free, in a plain
sealed envelope. TO any man who will
write for Il. A II Robinson, 3SoS
Luck Building. Detroit, Michigan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Prisoner TRIES Suicide In cell.

John Clifford, a prisoner at the
county workhouse at Wilmington,
Del, awaiting trial on charge OF
breach OF the peace, made desperate
attempt to end his life. With an eight
penny nail and piece OF glass about
an inch square he madN vicious jabs
at his throat, cutting jagged wounds
on each side, which. however. were not
deep enough to result fatally.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Mitchell In New Position

Secretary Ralph NJ. Easley Of the
National Civic Federation In New
York, announced that John Mitchell.
former president OF the United Mine
Workers OF America, would devote his
entire time TO the interests Of the
trade agreement department OF the
Federation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
MarrIaae and eaptIsm an At Once.

At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schipman, at New Brunswick. N. J.,
all In one afternoon. there were
two births, a marriage and a bap-
tism. Rev. w. w. Knox. the pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church, per
formed the wedding ceremony for Mr..
Sehipman's brotherin-law. Percy Hun
ter. and Miss Bertha Elizabeth Maria
Misner. He was also called upon to
baptize two babies Just born TO Mr..
and Mrs. Schipman. which he did after
performing the wedding ceremony.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
SATURDAY. .....AUGUsT s, 1908
THE WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS

IL seems that the Democrats OF
West Virginia are more interested In
the success OF the local nominees Of
the Party in that state than they are
in the triumph OF the Democratic or
ganization in the country at large.
What other construction can be
placed upon their actions when it Is
announced that after a protracted
struggle, the Negro disfranchisement
plank and the "Jim Grow" plank
were inserted in the PLATFORM
The Republican leaders changed
their smile 20 a grin when they read
the following declaration OF the be-
lief and purposes OF the West Vir-
ginia Democrats. inserted in a ma
tional contest and at a time. when
this very Negro vote will be the de-
Gliding factor in many OF the doubt
ful states. not excepting West vir-
ginia.
Here are the planks:
believing that the extension OF
the elective franchise TO a race in
ferior in intelligence and without
preparation for the wise and prudent
exercise of a privilege so vital 20 the
maintenance of good government was
a mistake, II not a crime, committed
by the Republican Party during the
reign of passion and prejudice follow
ing the Civil War. for political ends
and purposes, We declare that the
Democratic Party is in favor OF so
amending the Constitution as TO pre-
serve the purity OF the ballot and the
electorate Of the State from the evil
results from comforting such power
and privilege upOn those who are un-
fitted 10 appreciate its Importance as
it affects the stability and preserva-
tion of good government.
We favor the enactment of a law
requiring common carriers engaged
in passenger traffic 10 furnish sepa-
rate coaches or compartments for
white and colored passengers"
Not satisfied with that, they tele-
graphed Mr.. Bryan, who, poor fellow
evidently had not been at the time
advised as 10 the drastic nature OF
the platform in question. Published
at Luc same time aS inc ammo luNt-
ment OF the decision of the conven-
ton. he is made TO hope for the sue
cess OF the effort to disfranchise the
Negro in that state and the provid-
ing of Jim Crow cars for the a.
foresaid Negroes embarrassment and
inconvenience. Here is Mr.. Bryan's
telegram:
II greatly appreciate the cordial
Endorsement given by your conven-
ton, and share with you in the hope
that the hearty cooperation prom
Used may insure Democratic vic
tory in West Virginia and the Ma
tiOnal convention.
(Signed) "W. ]. BRYAN"
1t may be that the Negroes in
some other northern states may vote
for Hon. William J. Bryan and the
Democratic ticket, but there is one
thing sure, that none of them, out
side of a lunatic asylum will be gull
Sy or even chargeable with having |
made such a blunder In that pros
porous state Of the Union.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
KILLING NEGROES.

Let this be warning TO you Mig
gers TO let white people alone. or you
viii &c the same way. Hugh Rogers
better shut up or quit"
These were the words in a note
pinned upon the body of one of the
colored men lynched at Russellville.
Kentucky. Saturday August 1. 1908
for the simple reason that they were
alleged 10 have approved of the kill
ing Of James Cunningham. white by
Rufus Browder. colored. The ac-
cused men were not even given an
opportunity to pray and two of them
were hanged in their night shirts.
AS a matter of fact. there is TO
statute in any state. under which
these men, whose lives were taken
could even have been convicted of "a
misdemeanor. il is difficult to be-
lieve that I'm a land Of civilization
where the teachings OF Jesus Christ
are presumed TO be accepted that
men would be guilty OF such a helm
Gus crime as this. Human life is
too cheap and the violation OF fun
damental laws too common 1t is
useless TO ask il the lyncbers will be
punished. The opportunity was lost
when the colored men were placed
in jail
In some sections Of the Southland
there is nothing left for a colored
man 20 do when ne is charged with
crime but to die lighting In this
connection. 10 may be well 20 note
the following telegraphic report from
Pittsburgh. Pa.
"Pittsburg. Aug. Wv. ". Hall.
a youthful cowboy with long flowing
hair. was watching the Allegheny
River regetta yesterday on the wharf
Nearby was w. r. Thomas. "a colored
teamster OF the Pittsburg Coal Com
pany. The latter stepped up 20 the
Texan and asked; Say. is that your
real hair?' The youthful Texan an
swered. Down In Texas we shoot
niggers for asking fool questions
soon the two clinched. They fell
T.
Policeman Tobin fshed them out OF
the mud and water and took them
TO a patrol box.
Before the wagon came the cow
boy pleaded for a chance TO get
shot az the Negro. He said: This
is terrible disgrace TO be arrested
for fussing with niger when I
should have plugged him. Down I'm
Texas when q niger asks personal
question we use a. and nu him
full OF holes and we don't get ar
rested for it either. Please send
some one 90 the show and get me
out OF this quick
Before Judge Brady at central
police station the cowboy again ask
ed why he could not shoot the Ne
gro as he would have done I'm Texas
and teach him his place. Judge Bra
dy hned both for lighting and made
the cowboy promise that he would
not use his gun"
This viii give the average mind an
opportunity 10 realize and under
stand the embarrassing conditions
now existing in the Southland. It
seems that there is no power to check
these manifestations OF the innate
hatred of one Of the kindliest races
OF people on the face OF the globe.
Liberal minded white men in all
sections, both north and south
seem to be doing their best in .his
direction, but the results are often
gloomily disappointing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Death CLAIMS
W. B. ALLISON
Heart Failure Carries OH
Iowa Statesman.
NEWS SHOCKED FRIENDS

The Serious illness Of the Aged Sena-
tor Was Kept From the Public and
His Death Came AS a Great Sur
prise 70 His Friends-was Uncon-
seious When End came-4e Helped
Nominate Lincoln For Presidency In
1860 - Gov. Cummings Announces
His Candidacy For Y. s. Senator.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

Entered at the Post Omos at Richmond. Va
sconi class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

Dubuque. Ia. Aug. 5.-United States
Senator W. B. Allison. seventy-nine
years Of age. died at his home in this
city. The imme diate cause Of his death
was heart failure. The end came as a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

Let this be a warning TO you Mig
gers TO let white people alone. or you
viii GO the same way. Hugh Rogers
better shut up or quit"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

POSTAGE STAMPS Or A HIGHER DENoNINA-
TIoN THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
on SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

Published every SATURDAY By JOHN MITCHELL,
JR-, at 81 n. Fourth Street. Richmond. Va.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
CHURCH NOTICES
CHRIST CHURCH
Cor. Twelfth and Flower SITS.

Rev. Baker P. Lee, Rector
Every Sunday morning. at 1880. holy commun-
ion. Sunday school. 930 a. M. morning
prayer and sermon at II M; subject Mon
ument of Stones" Special Memorial day
service. The Spanish war veterans will be
the special guests. Grand Army veterans and
the veterans OF the Confederacy also invited
Anthem, by the quartet. God, to Whom We
Look Up Blindly" (chadwiek). Evening
prayer and sermon, 7:30 D. M; subject
practical Religion" Strangers cordially in
vited University cars pass the door. 5-24-l
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
TYPEW RiTERS


WE CARRY a COMPLETE LINE OF RE-
built machines Of all makes also the
New Yost and New Densmore.
rhese rebuilt machines are not just
taken in trade and "hxed up" but are
thoroughly rebuilt with new parts and
thew not only LOOK LIKE NEW but
WORK LIKE NEW typewriters.
No. 6 Remingtons. s4b to $50.
Underwoods, ss5 to ss6 fine condition.
large stock.
r-S
Densmores. se5 to $50, excellent value.
Yosts, sas to $50, excellent value.
divers, visible, $3.50 to $50.
Blickensderfers. $40 to s3b.
No. Remingtons, s1e to s22.50.
We have hundreds of others and our
prices cannot be eaualed. Our guarantee
protects YOU
Rental rates SO to SO per month. IN
cludng good visibles. See our $2.5o ma
chimes.
LOS ANGELES TYPEwRITER Ex-
CHANGE,
1913 8. Broadway.
A5s1s. Main 1858.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
BRING RESULTS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

>~-~-~N-~NO>N1-N@-~-~~>-
flowers. etc; no fog, no frost, no mud. Fine
mountain view; good 4-room stone mission
style house and COW barn. This place is
good for every and anything Want
house and lot value to $1,000, clear, between
Central and Main streets to Thirtieth good
location and cash for balance. See my
agents, LEAHY & SON.
Equity $1,000 in $1,000 business block for
acreage.
sl250-Two beach lots for city or acreage;
will assume
s25, 600; mortgage $4,000: the only modern
UP to date furnished apartment house and
store building m town population 10, 1000; will
take Los Angeles residence up to 5000; bal
ance cash.
$500 cash and corner store building to ex-
change for city cottage
s4375-C1ear, 10 rooms, Grand Rapids. Mich,
for California,
$3.50; mortgage s140O; 1i-room house. beach;
furnished want bungalow, city.
Equity $1,000 In Groom bungalow for clear
property
Equity s1aoo in Groom bungalow for lot or
acreage.
For SALE 10 year lease on a we'll located
building lot; a storehouse can be erected at
small expense that will pay well on the in
vestment. The lot Is leased at $75 year.
Call and see u.s. We know 1t will interest
you. LEAHY & SON.
FOR EXCHANGES
After trying other agents
without success, consult
IEAHY g. SON. Sixth and Main sts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24

FRANK 1. WHEAT, RETURNED DELE
gate will speak tonight at Howell hall. S14
South Main street; subject, THE Late Ma
tional Convention of the Socialist Party"
A. R. Holston will speak at Burbank hall.
542 South Main street. the subject Our
Platform and Our Candidates" Two big
meetings. Be there before s o'clock.
5-24-so
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24

REV. HELEN VAN ANDERSON OF NEW
York. lecturer, traveller and author, Will
speak in Blanchard hall, 23S South
Broadway. Silver offering at the door
Sunday, p. m.-"The Spiritual Signifl-
cance of Money"
Also lessons on the Life Principles and
Their Applications"
Metaphysical library, Gil Grant bldg.
soc each lesson.
Monday, 3 and 8 p. m.-"The Meaning
and Use of Experience"
Wednesday, and p. m.--"fhe Law
of Vibration"
Friday, and p. m.--"Heaiing and
Spiritual Illumination"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
DEATHS

IIAYEs-Miss Margaret Hayes. 6s years, sin
gIe native of Massachusetts,, 81 East
Twelfth street, recently of 1877 Maple ave-
rue: chronic nephritis
MAYs-Willam S. Mays, &c years, married,
native of Iowa, 1872 West Twenty-seventh
street; cancer of throat.
SHORT-Miss Ruby H. Short, 10 years, single,
120 North Hancock street. chronic peri
carditis
ZJEM-Harry Ziem, So years. single. native of
Germany, County hospital; pernicious ane-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
GROCERIES

Average business $500 a day, will stand
strictest investigation; grocery, meat and
bakery business in best little town near
Los Angeles; rent $40 a month. Price
$4,000; center OF all the business. If you
mean business see my agents LEAHY &
SON
For sale or exchange at invoice. my fine
up to date grocery in southwest; doing an
average business of $50 per day; rent only
$50: years lease; horses and 8 wagons;
nice barn in rear. Want good city property
and $1,000 cash for everything; will invoice
about $500: a money maker.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
LUNCH ROOM AND RESTAURANTS

a BUSINESS PROPOoIIION
For good city property and some cash
I will turn over my old-establshed CEN
seats over 100 people, average business of
s175 day, guaranteed; will prove 1t to
person meaning business; years lease on
property; cheap rent Price $4,000; up-to-
date equipments. LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24

$4,000 will buy one of the very best pool and
billiard businesses in Los Angeles; owner
will consider a partner with Al references,
would take $4,000 cash and balance in good
real estate. There was offered for this place
a year ago 500 900, and refused. This is an
attractive. we'll equipped, money making
place. For particulars my agents, LEAHY
& SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
FUNERAL NOTICES

PHELPs--Died suddenly of heart failure,
Mathilde Morrison Phelps wife of William
A. Phelps a native OF New Orleans and
resident of Los Angeles for past fourteen
years Funeral at St. Vincents church,
this city. Monday 10 a. m. 5-24-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24

A golden opportunity-a 3s-room, complete
ly furnished rooming house, worth $500;
rent reasonable; newly furnished and COM
plete in every detail; piano worth $500;
all outside rooms, suites, baths. electric and
gas illumination and heat; modern in every
convenience. This tastily arranged home is
offered for $4,000 and must be sold. See my
agents, LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
POOL ROOMS
aTNATI0N MONEY MAKER).

"a COMBINATION MONEY MAKER).
Pool room. barber shop and cigar stand, in
city: busy locality; only license In this dis
trict; rent $50; lease to suit: receipts 5000
and up per month. Have more than value
my agents, LEAHY & SON.
Pool hall: a crackerjack; located where
there is no competition; easily clears $500
month; fine living rooms overhead; rent
only $3.50; two years lease. have been
here two years; good reasons for selling;
price $1400. See my agents. LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
25 Cents
(Bring this advertisement).

bring this adVertisemenI.
Nine. Annuves purposes and intentions are
best expressed in her own words: Il don
want money l don't earn; / don't need it,
But | want to help you to success and hap
piness 1 will tell you frankly your condi-
tion. If nothing .can be done for you l viii
not take one cent of your money"
VIII give you the most complete, exact, re-
liable and intelligent reading you have ever
had Tells you whom and when you Will
marry; IL you viii be divorced, and why. The
sickness you have had or will have. How to
prosper and win success. Locates business
to begin and where: the psychological mo-
ment for safe speculation or investment. Io-
Gates buried treasures, missing papers, lost or
absent friends mines, ore veins. Overcomes
rivals enemies, evil influence, weakness of
all kinds. The very secrets of the dead re-
vealed, and every warning advice and infor-
nation laid bare before you Your present
life and your entire future told.
THE PATH OF LIFE is ACCURATELY
POINTED OUT,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24

S60-Restaurant and lunch counter on one
of the busiest streets in Los Angeles. This
bargain should be investigated by you in
person; 1t won't be on the, market long, so
If you looking for such business you
get this for fully one-haIf what it's worth
LEAHY & son.