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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04
PROF. DU BOIS LEAVES THE
PARTY.

Prof w. z. Burghardt Du Bots Of
Atlanta University and one of the
brightest scholars Of the race makes
a sensational announcement In the
Horizon" published at Alexandria.
Va. This is the way he puts It:
Gentlemen. IL has struck twelve.
! To is High Noon for the Negro voter
OF the United States OF America. BY
the time my readers see this. william
Ii. Taft VIII I'm an probability be the
Republican nominee for President.
What are the principles for which he
stands
He approves of Acknowledgement
laws OF the South "couceding that
the laws now I'm force ia this State
(North Carolina) and other parts of
the South were intended either by
their terms or by their mode OF ex-
ecution TO exclude the ignorant col
ored voter from the franchise with
rigor, and TO allow the ignorant
white voter. though actually unfit
ted for the franchise TO exeycise il.
Greensboro, y. G. speech. July 10.
1860
He does not want Negro Univers-
titles founded Ito furnin the higher
mental education tr people not
fitted 10 enjoy il ovmake it useful"
(Tuskeeee. Aprit4. 1860
lie praiseS Abraham Lincoln for
opposingrSegro suffrage (Grignd Rap
ids february Is, 190SO
De declares that the fifteenth a
has been unsuccessful;
that the Acknowledgement Of the Ne
gro is better than violent methods
and that the greatest frieIm" the
Negro lis likely TO have" is the
Southern white man who knows his
value 20 the SOUTH" (Kans.-s City,
No, February 10. 19OS)
These are not the final words of
Ir Taft, nor all Of his qualifications
o. those words. But they do convey
the spirit OF his remarks. namely,
that Industrial Education, disfran-
chisenent and surrender 10 the de-
mands Of the white South is the pro-
per program for the Negro to-day.
In addition 10 this, Remember
Brownsville.
OF course there is the other side:
Recently at Fisk University, Mr..
Taft, candidate Tor President. slight
ly revised his attitude toward Negro
higher education. aud letter after
letter has come TO me darkly hint
ing ar tremendous proofs of the
righteousness of Mr.. Taft's Browns
vile attitude at the proper time
But when all is said and done. the
nat TACT remains that William Taft
represents that class of Americans
who believe that:
Negroes are less than Men;
Few OF them ought to vote
Their education should be restrict
ed:
Their opportunities should be lin
tied:
Their fate must be left to the
South;
Their value" is their money val
ue to their neighbors;
On occasion they may be treated
ike dogs, wide Brownsville
This is the platform in plump.
plain English. What is The differ
ence between this and the Democrat
&c Platform? There is no difference.
IL is High Noon, brethren-tbe
CLOCK has struck Twelve. What are
we going TO do? / have made up
my mind. You can do as you please:
you are free, sane and twenty-one
Al between two parties who stand on
identically the same platform Won
can prefer the party who perpetrated
brownsville. well and good, But I |
shall vote for Bryan.
They are slaves who will not choose
Hatred scofing and abuse,
Rather than in silence shrink
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04
AT DEATHS DOOR
Lille Hope Held Out FGr Recovery
Of Bishop Potter.
HE RALLIES SLIGHTLY

TahSht drew weaker Gradually, and
1t Was Feared He Would Die Any
Moment, When He Took Slight Turn
For the Better.
Cooperstown. ". Y, July AFTER a
day in which the patient visibly lost
strength and the end seemed near.
Bishop Henry Goldman Potter. of the
New York Protestant Episcopal do
cese, was reported by his physicians
TO be resting somewhat more comfort
ably with symptoms rather more fay.
orable than at any time during the
past several hours. The condition Of
the eminent patient Is still critical.
however. and no great hopes are built
upon the slight rally. Oxygen is being
freely administered.
Gathered at the bedside OF the
bishop. at the country place Of his
wife. Mrs Elizabeth Clark Potter. are
the members of his family. summoned
when the serious character OF his i'll
ness became apparent. At more than
one time hope was practically aban-
doned and the gradual ebbing of the
patents strength gave rise to fears
that the life spark might 20 out any
moment
kilograms of inquiry as to the
bishops condition and expressions of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04

the supposed interest or for the
pleasure OF others"
This is a bitter dose. Mr.. Roose-
welt; but who will say that you did
not get what you deserved?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04
Ten.Year-oId BOY HeId For murd.r

Lesueur, Mimi, July 1.-Robert lar
dine. aged ten years. was brought &c
Jail here from his home at Casota
charged with having shot and instantly
killed Russell st. John. boy about
his own age. for whom he is said tc
have lain In wait
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04
SATURDAY. ....... july 4, 1905

AR. J. r. Wilson of Danville. Va.
won a notable victory az Chicago
when he succeeded I'm getting seated
over the heads of the lily white"
contingent that issued a cali OF a
Republican Convention for whites on
ly. He conducted his own defense
and his earnestness won where abil-
ity might have proved q handicap
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04

Futered at the Post once at Richmond. Va
e. cond class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04

POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DBNOMuNA-
TON THAN TWO CENrS NOT REC ElVED
on SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04

Prof. w. z. Burghardt Du Bots of
Atlanta University and one of the
brightest scholars Of the race makes
sensational announcement In the
Horizon" published az Alexandria.
Va. This is the way he puts Il:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04

The college should also teach that
one must never do scurvy things in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

e. Horses and Carriages. .--Horses and carriages may be secured on ap- pncation to pr. Byron Dosier, Chair man Of Comlittee on Horses and Car riages. Birmingham. Alabama.
 lo. Badges.-Delegate Badges will pc distributed by Division Adjutant General at Division Headquarters, Ho- tel Hillman. Reunion Badges can be procured at General Head Quarters City Hall"
 II. farade.--Majo jor- General Harrison having been, appointed Chief Marshal of tne parade, the Alabama division will pc under command of the Senior Brig adier-General present on the day Of the parade. The day, the hour, the line or march, and all the details thereof VIII be announced at later date.
 lz Birmingham Is making extraor- dinary and special effort to provide for the comfort, convenience and enter tainment of the Veterans. The Major General commanding calls upon every comrade in the State able to travel to come to Birmingham. Show your State pride in this great city and your ap- preciat:on of the mighty and loving effort made by its people for your care, comfort and entertainment by a full attendance of every comp of the division.
 By command of Major General George P. Harrison.
 Harvey E. Jones, Adjutant General and Chief of Staff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
DECORATION DAY OBSERVED.

Brundidge. April 24-(special.) )--Dec- oration Day was observed In this city this afternoon in a very credita ble manner. The movement was instigRt- cd by Lieutenant w. A. Smith and a few other patriotic veterans. who ar ranged for a program at the high school at 2;30 and afterward at the Baptist Church.
 The orators of the day were Rev. R. A ] Cumble, pastor of the Baptist church. who was a captain In the civil war: Rev. H. C. Treadglll. pastor of the Methodist church Prof. R. H. Boyd. principal of the BrundIdge High Sch ool. and some others. At tho school a mum ber of the students read papers, and altogether the observance of the day was very appropriate and interesting.
 The march by the entire school from the school building to the church was an inspiring sight, the procession be- ing headed by Lieutenant Smith and teachers of the school. The line of march was from College Hill to Main Street. and south to the Baptist church, and thence to the cemetery, where many flowers were placed on the graves of the remembered heroeA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
NEW MILITARY ROAD
WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN
 ABOUT TEN DAYS.
This Road Win Be Three Miles in Length and Will Be Connect. ing Link Between Pensacola
 and County Roads.

Pensacola, Fla, April 24.-(Suecial) The new military road, which was authorized by the war department. is nearing completion and within ten days. 1t is anticipated that the road will be finished, and the big bridge which spans Big Bayou will be ready almost at the same time, provided material. which has been ordered, reaches here on the dates expected. The road. which is to be only three miles In length. Is to cost more than $5, 900 per mile and will be the connect ing link between the city and county roads. the latter having recently heen completed at a big cost The bridge is to replace the one destroyed by the storm of 1906. The government at that time had a steel bridge spanning the wide bayou. but the specifications for the present structure call for creosoted one. all piling and lumber being very heavy and we'll creosoted, with iron guards and floor. When the road and bridge are eompletde there will be a straight driveway from Pensacola to Fort Harrancas. . dis tance of nine miles.
 New Life Saving Car.
 A new life saving car for the Santa Rosa life saving station reached here this morning and is to be shipped to the station across the bay. adding to alFeady modern equipment at that sta tion. The new car Is of steel and lt is to be used only when a vessel is stranded and 1t becomes necessary to fire line from the station to the vessel. When this line Is made fast the life saving car is operated on 1t, and can carry as many as four per sons from a vessel to safety on the beach.
 All of the equipment now at the sta tion is of the most modern make. the old equipment. with the exception of the one boat in which the life savers escaped being destroyed over a year ago in the hurricane.
 Continuance Ts Grlantea.
 In the circuit court this morning. Judge J. Emmett Wolfe granted the motion of attorneys for the Pensacola Electric Company for a continuance of all suits against that company. The continuance Is to the next term Of court. and it is due to the feeling ex- istinE in the city and county against the company on account of the strike,
 The manager of the company in A sworn statement to the court sets forth that fully 80 per cent of the pop- ulation of the city and county is in sympathy with the strikers and there fore against the company, and that the latter cannot obtain q fair and in- partial trial of the several large dam. age suits pending.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
DIRECTIONS
 FOR REUNION Orders for Confederates
 Arr Issued. GENERAL HARRIsoHS ADDRESS Information About Birmingham
 Gathering is Given. Delegates to General Convention Talked of in Paper Issued From omce of Adintant General Har-
 vey Jones.
GENERAL HARRISoWs ADDRESS

General orders were yesterday Issued by command of Major General George P. Harrison from the office of Adjutant General Harvey E. Jones, of Mont gomery. giving instructions and in formation about the assembling of the Alabama Division. Confederate Veter- ans, in Birmingham for the reunion next June. orders were also issued from the office of the Adjutant- -Gener- al naming the members of the staff of the Major General commanding on this grand occasion.
 The location of every place of enter tainment and convenience provided for the Veterans in Birmingham is des- cribed in these orders. The fact Is emphasized that each camp of the Ala bama Division is entitled to one dele gate to every twenty members in good standing. and one additional for a frac- ton of ten members. An appeal Is made to the various camps of Ala bama to at once send a certified list of their delegates to their respective Brigade Commanders.
 The Brigade Commanders will for ward all such lists to Col Harvey k. Jones. Division Adjutant General, Montgomery. Ala. or hand the same to this officer or his representative at Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
BAKER IS ARRESTED
FOURTH DOTHAN MAN HELD ON
 SERIOUS CHARGE.
They Are Accused of Compiicfty in Murder of Jack Oates. . Ne-
 gro--Prelfminary Trial

Dothan, April 2l.-(specisl.)- Baker, the fourth man accused of par ticipation in the killing of Jack Oates. the negro drayman. last Saturday night. has been arrested and Is now out under guard awaiting trial Sat- urday morning.
 A preliminary hearing was held Wednesday but owing to the absence of witnesses the trial was postponed until April 26.
 The other men arrested are Tom Dinkins. ex-Policeman Carr and man named Reeves
 It. Is rumored on the streets of Do- than that Reeves has made a confess sion to the sheriff in which he impli- cated others.
 It is generally thought that the sh ooting was not premeditated as two other negroes were severely beaten. These two negroes are also held as tn e chief witnesses In the trial Saturday.
 It Is said that early in the evening before Oates was killed. Reeves com pelled a white man to dance and per- form other ludicrous stunts at the point of a revolver. Late Saturday night or Sunday morning he was arr rested on the charge of disorderly con- duct. Later he was identified as one of the four who had called for the ne- gro Saturday night.
 Developments O. a sensational nature are expected at the trial to be held Saturday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
PRIMARY IN MARENco.
County onacers To Be Nonaiaated rher.
 Today,

A TOanys Linden April Especial )-Interest Is at fever heat in the Democratie County primary of Marengo Countv which comes off tomorrow. It is ex. pected that large vote will be boiled throughout the county and nominations are expected to be made for some of the of1ces without the necessity of "a second primary.
 Miss Matte Perry, of Marion. N c founder of the Elhanan Institute for Por Children. delivered a lecture al the Presbyterian Church in this city last night. She supports the instftu. tion of which she is the head by do. nations received chiefly from conRra Rations to whom she lectures. Her lecture was enjoyed by good number | of people.
 Circuit Court of Marengo County con. venes In Linden next Monday. There Is a very heavy docket ahead of this tribunal. there having been so many continuances in the past. Perhaps therc Is as much work now ahead of this court as could be found on the docket of any like tribunal in Alabama. Over | three hundred cases await trial at this time.
 The women of the Presbyterian Church will render a musicale at the Linden Academy next Thursday even ing for the benefit of their church, A splendid treat is said to be in waiting for all who attend this entertainment
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth odist Church will render a drama in two acts. at the Linden Academy next Thursday evening for the benefit of the fund which the Methodists are rais- ing for the erection of a new brick church.
 Rev. J. C. Harrison, pastor of the Linden Methodist Church. visited Myr- ( aA one evening by special invitation of the people of the town.
 Rev. T. Y. Abernethy, presiding eld- CT of the Selma District of the Alabama Conference whose headquarters are fin Selma. spent Wednesday night in Lin den.
 Tax Assessor Thomas Grayson has been confined to his bed recently by illness. but Is able to be at his ofice again today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
"Headquarter Alabama Division,
 ''IInited Confedaraia XetArans

United Confederate Veterans.
 Montgomery. Ala. April 24. 1908.
 Office of the Adjutant-Gen General Order No. 2:
 The following is announced as the stan of the Major General Command Ing. Alabama Division. United Confed- crate Veterans:
 "Col. Harvey E. Jones, Adjutant- Gen eral and Chief of Stan, Mobile; Lieut. Col. Nicholas Stallworth. Assistant Ad- jutant-General. Evergreen; Lieut. Col. B. M. Washburn, Inspector-General and Division Treasurer, Montgomery; Lieut.. Col. Joseph F. Johnston, Judge Advo- cate-General. Birmingham; ieut-Col. Huriosco Austill. Assistant Judge Ad-- vocate-General. Mobile: Lieut.. Col. James B. Francis. Payma aster- General, Birmingham; Lieut.-Col. James Lauder dale. Commissary-General Selma Lieut.Col. William Wallace Screws, As- sistant Commissary General, Montgom- cry; Lieut-Col. James M. Mason, Chap lain General, Eufaula; Lieut.. Col. J. W. Barclay, Surgeon-General, Birmingham; Lieut.. Col. A. H. Read, Assistant-Sur- geon- General, Opelika; Lieut.-Col. George ". Ely, Quartermaste General. Opelika Lieut.-Col. George W. Ely, Quartermaster General, Montgomery; Lieut. Col. Benjamin F. Weathers. As sistant Quartermaster-G General, Roan-
 
 tillery, Eufauia; Lieut.-Col. Oliver j.. semmes. Assistant Chief of Artillery. Mobile, Lieut-Col. John c. Webb. Chief of Engineers. Demopolis; Lieut.-Col. David M. Scott. Assistant Chief of En- gineers, Selma; Lieut.-Col. William w. Wadsworth Chief of Ordnance, Wads- worth; Lieut.-Col. c. A. Lanier, Assist ant Chief of Ordnance. Montgom- cry; Lieut.-Col. James R. Grove, Chief oH Cavalry Ehef1eld,
 Aides de Camp.
 Major R c. Hewitt, Birmingham: i: Major Joseph H. May. Montgomery; Major Richard H. Adams. Decatur; Ma jor Charles P. Jones. Birminghanll Ma for J. B. Beaumont. Union Springs; Major Albert c. Danner, Mobile; Major William A. Handley. Roanoke; Major W. l. Nesbitt, Brickyard; Major Will liam E. Wales. Selma; Major A. F. Hooks. Mcintosh Major William B. Jones, Montgomery; Major A. c. Levy. Mobile; Major William E. Hudman. Opelika; Major W. B Leedy. Birming- ham; Major John Metcalf. Montgomery; Major T. T. Dorman. Mobile; Major B. W. Williams. Opelika.
 Sons of Veterans.
 Captain Thomas s. Frazer. Aide de Camp. Union Springs; Captain J. H. Bankhead. Jr.. Aide de Camp. Jasper; Captain William B. craig. Aide de Camp, Selma; Captain Boswell DeG. Waddsll. Aide de Camp. Scale; Captain Tn onas L. Bu1ger. Aide de Camp, Dadeville; Captain J. Stewart Jones. Aide de Camp. Mobile: Captain Harvey E. Jones, Aide de Camp. Meridian. Miss; Captain William W. Brandon. Aide de Camp. Tuscaloosa: Captain R. Tyier 0oodwyn. Aide de Camp, Mont Komery: Captain Leon c. McCord, Aide dc Camp. Albertviilc.
 Daughters of the Confederney.
 Miss Katie Relic Hopson, Sponsor. opeiilIa: Miss LutIa Blackwell Patton, Maid of Honor. Florence; Mrs. Charles c. Brown. Chaperone. Birmingh am; Mrs. Harvey D. Jones, Matron, Mobile.
 Honoary stafK.
 Brigadior General George D. John
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

The order reminds the Veterans. too that the day, the hour, the line oi march and all the details thereif VII be announced at a later date.
 Following are copies of General Or ders Nos 1 and 2 issued yesterday:
 Headquarters Alabama Division United Confederate Veterans.
 Montgomery. Ala. April 25. 1908.
 "ohice of the Adtutant General. General Order No. 1.
 T. The Eighteenth Annual Reunion Of the United Confederate Veterans will be held in Birmingham, Alabama on June 9, 10 and II, 1908.
 '2 Each Camp of the Division is entitled to one delegate for every twenty members In good standing, and one additional for q fraction of ten members, provided, every Camp in good standing shall be entitled to at least two delegates.
 g. Such Camps as have already se- iected their delegates. will, at once. send certified list to their respective Brigade Commanders; such as have not yet selected. will send list as soon as selection Is made. Brigade Com manders will forward all such lists to Col Harvey F.. Jones. Division Adju- tant General. Montgomery. Alabama. or hand the same to this officer. or his representative. Birmingham.
 "4 The convention will be held at the Hippodrome Auditorium: due mo- tice of the hour will be given to Brig ade and Camp Comma nders.
 ''5. Headauarters.-The Head Quar- ters of General Stephen D. Lee. Com mander in Chief and General Geo. r. Harrison will be at "The Hotel Htil- man." cor. 4th. Avenue and 18th. Street
 General Headquarters at the ctry Hall immediately opposite the Hotel Hillman.
 "6. Railroad rates.-The usual Re- union rates will prevail. Local Sta tion Agents will upon application, fur ntsh information as to amount of fare from their respective stations.
 v. Information Bureaus. Located at City Hall. Sub Information Bu- reaus at the two railroad passenger Stations.
 8. Entertainment of Veterans Veterans desiring information as to Homes or Hotel accommodations will apply to Mir. Jerome A. Tucker, Chair man of Homes Committee, 207 N. 2lst. Street. Birmingham. Ala. Comrades who propose to accept the hospitality of the Citizens of Birmingham will be lodged at Hotel John B. Gordon and will be fed at the Mess Hall free of charge. For location of these places apply to Information Bureau, City Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
OPP COUPLE WEEDS.
MT. woodham and Miss Meek Drive te

Troy. April 24.-(SpeeIal )-The mar. riage of Miss Emma Mack and Mir. Charles Woodham. both of Opp. oc- cured at the Court House this morn ing, Judge A. C.. Edmondson oficiat- ing.
 There were objections to the mar riage by the parents of the young wo- man and the couple left Opp about midnight and drove through the coun- try to Dozier. where they caught . train for Troy. They were accomps- nied by two other. couples from Opp and after the ceremony the whole par- ty left for their home at Opp.
 Quite a number gathered at the Court House to witness the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
AFFRAY IN LAUDERDALE.
William Phillips Shot by William
 CrutchHeId

NEutcnMctU.
 Florence. April 24.--(Special.)- )-News has reached Florence of a fatal shoot ing afrray which occurred Sunday af- ternoon six miles below Waterloo. in the western end of the ccsSaty.
 The shooting was done by William Crutch field. and his victim. William Phillips, is at the point of death. Crutchfield and Phillips, with four or five others. are said to have been en- gagged In a poker game in the woods near the Tennessee River, when dis pute arose over 10 cents. Crutch field drew his pistol and shot at Phillips at close range. the ball striking him .n the wrist. Phillips ran. and Crutchfield fired two more shots at him, one strik- ing him in the small of his back and one in his leg.
 Crutchfield escaped and has not been captured. The men both have families. They came to Lauderdale County about i've years ago om Tennessee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

ston. c. q. A.. Tuscaiooss. Brigadier General R. D. Johnston, c. s. A. Bir- mingham: Brigadier General E.. W. Rucksr. c 6. A.. Birmingham; Briga- dier General F. g. Ferguson, U. c, v., Birmingham; Lieutenant Colonel Arch ibald Oracle. Washington, D. c.
 By command of Major General George P. Harrison.
 Harvey D. Jones, Adjutant General and Chief of Stan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

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