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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
CONGRESSMAN HEFLIN'S BLUM
DER.

The Negotiating Congressman
from DR.. Booker T. Washington's
congressional district finds himself
in a most embarrassing predicament.
He shot a colored man named Louis
LUndy and instead of dying. he is
living and now not only threatens
to see Congressman Helm out but
promises to bring suit for damages
against him as we'll In the mean
time the government has a little bus
mess with Mr.. Hefiin on its own ac-
count for he usurped its functions
and then deliberately attempted to
commit murder
AS a result, it is evident that
an effort will be made to have the
citizen from Alabama serve a term
in the <penitentiary instead Of in
Congress.
Now comes the news from Wash.
ington stating that other troubles
are about to confront this hot-headed
Southerner, whose mission IL seems
TO be to shoot white men as we'll az
to kill Negroes. Thomas McCreary
the white man, whom he accidently
shot while trying 10 kill Lundy has
announced that he intends to bring
suit for damages against the Con
gresham, and Mr.. Helm has taker
good pains to be at HIS bedside and
minister to his wants.
Now the information is given to
the public that the Negro, Mr.. Louis
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
Old Engineer Dead.

Shamohn. Pa. April Gardner
Cobb. one of the Oldest Pennsylvania
and Reading railroad engineers in the
country died here. During the Civil
War he was on the Baltimore division
Of the Pennsylvania railroad. and rush
ed a big special train of soldiers and
ammunition TO the Gettysburg battle
field He also ran President LincoIn's
funeral train part way from Washing
ton 10 Illinois.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
THAT NEGRO UPRISING.

The conference of colored men
that met at Philadelphia, last Tues
day representing it is reported thirty
seven States is especially significant
at this time. All Of them are unal-
terably opposed TO President Roose-
welt ina particular and Secretary Taft
in general This opposition is based
on the attitude of both OF these gen
tlemen relative to human rights as
shown I'm the Brownsville case and
we confess that we cannot see that
they are wrong I'm their conclusions.
Bishop Alexander Walters is evident
ny the moving spirit ia this meeting
and Mr.. William Monroe Trotter is
the star agitator in the whole pro-
.ceedings.
If any mistake has been made at
all. it was in electing Mr.. William
Monroe Trotter. President instead Of
making him Secretary or Chairman
Of the Executive Board. He hardly
has the discretion essential to the
performance of the duties OF this Of
fee. We hope that we are mistak-
en- however. Bishop Walters should
have held this position. Still, the
men I'm Philadelphia on the ground
may know their business better than
the one I'm Virginia. Mr.. Trotter is
earnest vigorous and sincere. but he
has not the age on him. This Will
temper him in time.
we nope though for the sake OF
the cause that he viii make no mis-
take at this critical period OF the
races experience. We shall be in a
better position 10 express a further
opinion when we see the address TO
the country. For our part. we are
in mood that makes us feel like
going 10 any length to rebuke the doc
trine enunciated by these latter-day
Republicans. that there is one law
upon the statute books for the white
man and another for the Negro.
1T Will be well to find out just how
far the colored people OF the country.
free from compromising environ
ments will sustain us and then go
no further. We should emphasize
our protests with visible means of
enforcement. The idea that a man
must prove his innocence, rather than
that his accuser must prove his guilt
is doctrine too absurd for a mo-
ment's consideration. President
Roosevelt has treated those colored
soldiers wrongfully and he should
be statesman enough TO admit il and
make amends for his unfortunate
blunder.
Whether it be- North or South.
East or West. on this side of the
river or the other, the cry will be.
Remember Brownsville" Even
those of US who shall die before the
election expect to carry our com
plants to God in person and tell Him
all about our troubles.
Colored men Of the United States.
tel Mr.. Roosevelt all about it and ad-
wise him to change his policy and
re-arrange his plans in order that
those of us who have admired him in
the past may be able TO say a good
word for him after he is gone. both
TO his children and his chiIdren's
children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
THE LIABILITY BILL
The Sterling Measure Passed by
ONLY ONE VOTE AGAINST

The Bill Makes Railroads Doing An
Interstate Commerce Business Liable
For Injuries Received BY EN-
pIoyes.
Washington. April z. - With only
one vote recorded against fl, that Of
Mr.. Lttlefield, OF Maine, the house Of
representatives. under suspension Of
the rules, passed the Sterling en-
ployers' liability bill after forty min
utes' debate. In brief the bill es-
tablishes the doctrine that the rail-
road companies engaged In interstate
commerce are liable for personal in
juries received by employees In the
service OF such carriers. 1t abolishes
the strict common law rule Of liability
which bars a recovery for the personal
injury or death OF an employee. oc-
casioned by the negligence of a fellow
servant 1t also relaxes the common
law rule which makes contributory
negligence a defense TO claims for
such injuries. A provision, however.
diminishes the amount OF the recovery
in the same degree that the negligence
VI NAt one 70 Inc
injury. The bill further makes each
party responsible for his own negli-
gence and requires each 10 bear the
burden thereof.
The bill as passed by the house was
transmitted to the senate. and on
motion OF Senator Dolliver was laid
on the table subject TO being called
up at any time. Mr. Dolliver explain
ed that the bill is quite similar TO the
measure reported TO the senate from
the committee on education and labor.
Mr. Dolliver contemplates asking
the senate 10 agree 20 take up the bill
at an early day. lie viii probably
move TO substitute the senate measure
for the house bill, and after the senate
acts will then leave to conferees the
task OF agreeing upon a compromise
measure.
The house bill is much more sweep
ing than the senate bill. as II applies
20 all common carriers" while the
senate bill applies only TO common
carriers by railroad"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In tho
Principal Markets.

Principal Markets.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak:
winter extras. new, $3s5@4: Pennsyi-
yania roller. clear, $410Q4.25; city
mills. fancy, s5.75Q5.90. RYE FLOUR
quiet, at $4.55 q 400 per barrel.
WHEAT weak; No. 2 Pennsylvania,
red, 96le a. 96c. CORN quiet; No. 2
yellow, local, 70672c. OATS steady;
No 2 white, clipped, SIZE; lower
grades. sec. HAY steady; timothy,
large bales, $1S@1S.50. PORK firm;
family, per barrel. $3.50. BEEF
steady, beef hams, per barrel, $3.50
27. POULTRY: Live steady: hens,
14dl5c.; old ROSTERS. 10c. Dressed
steady; choice fowls 1415c; old
ROSTERS. 10lac. BUTTER firm; extra
creamery, CSC. EGGS firm; selected,
VMlSc.; nearby. Ice; western, 17c.l
POTATOES steady at S0IS5c. per,
bushel. Sweet Potatoes steady, at SOC.
per basket
TIMORE-WHEAT steady; No.
2 spot. 96h a 96hc.: steamer No. 2
spot, 9lt249lAc.; southern, 92i4 al
96@c. CORN steady; mixed spot, 67Z
G6Sc. steamer mixed 634 Gp64c.
southern. 64N CSC. OATS firm; white, /
No. 2, 5Si5 a 59c.; No. 3. SIX 6158c.
No 4, 54055c.; mixed No. 2, 555kDl
Soc; No. 3. $50 SAC. BUTTER steady;I
creamery separator eXCNas, 3OW30hc-.
held, 2OU2lc-; prints. sra Mary
land and Pennsylvania dairy prints. IS
Qlgc. EGGS steady: fancy Mary
land, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West
Virginia, Ike; southern, 1870.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
Baby Killed In Runaway

Harrisburg. Pa, April S.-William
Howard Stair, aged twenty-five
months. was killed and William II.
Pressler. a retired Pennsylvania rail-
road engineer, grandfather OF the
child. was hurt by a runaway team.
The child had wandered into the street
and the grandfather was injured try
ing to save it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
a Daring Daylight Robberv.

most daring robbery was per-
petrated in broad daylight at Wilkes
Barre, Pa, In the heart OF the bust
ness district when two large safes
were blown open in the Boston drv
goods store OF Fowler, Dick Il Water.
Whether the thieves secured $4,000
from a chest within one of tho safes
cannot be learned. The work was so
cleverly done that 1t is believed to be
that OF professionals.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
SUICIDE BY FIRE
Demented Woman Saturated Clothing
With Oil and Set Herself On Fire.

With OIL and Set Herself on Fire.
York, Pa. April S.-Mrs. Joseph Co
baugh. aged thirty-three years. resid-
ing near Berlin Junction, Adams
county, saturated her clothing with
kerosene oil and set fire 10 herself.
with suicidal intent A nine-year-old
daughter. attracted to the yard OF her
home by a light, discovered her moth
ed In flames. An alarm was raised, and
neighbors extinguished the fire, but
the woman died. She was demented,
and made an attempt to take her own
life eighteen months ago by taking
paris green.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

II President RoOsevelt's policies
are so popular, we do not see why
Mr.. Bryan's vagaries should not be
adopted by the country. They are
both about the same and both are
expounding platitudes from the same
Bible.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

The re-allgnment OF parties seems
TO be taking place and in a few more
years, a man who is a Republican in
principle will find himself in the Dem
Ocratic Party and vice versa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
Senator TjIIman In = san,4sr;,,r,

Atlanta, Ga, April S.-Senator b.
R. Tiliman, OF South Carolina, arrived
In this city and went Immediately to a
sanitarium, where he will remain un.
der treatment for several walks. His
condition is said 20 be satisfactory
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
"a SOP 10 THE WHALE"

The United States Senate has at
last awakened to the fact that 1t
should reimburse the depositors of
the defunct Freedmen's Savings
Bank and has passed a bill appro-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

A colored orator arguing from a
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS platform will
have a hard time this fall before the
average Negro audience.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

In some sections OF the country,
the mob continues TO hold sway. Of
fcers Of the law appear 10 be as
helpless as they are powerless.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

While lemon used in the egg sham
POO is excellent for the scalp. the use
of the pure lemon juice on the hair 10
apt to 'coarsen 1t and make II stiff and
manageable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

II the soldiers of Companies 3. c
and d are not reinstated. thereu be
a slump in the Negro vote in the
doubtful States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
Prodded child VIII scissors.

Chillicothe. o.. April s.--Mrs. Laura
Burst. OF Harpers station, was arrest
ed on complaint OF her neighbors and
charged with inhuman treatment OF
the seven-year-old daughter OF her
sister, Mrs. Godfrey. Mrs. Burst had
taken the child to raise. The afidavit
charges that she prodded the child
with scissors and scars are on the
child's body which, the neighbors say,
were made by teeth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)--
CATTLE lower; choice, $3.50 $50;
prime. $6.4066.7O. SHEEP steady:
lambs slow; prime wethers, $50725;
sSITes HOBS HOBS Si IHBez0; pr geal
heavies, $3.50; mediums and heavy
Workers, $635; light Workers., $1,000
sac; pigs, $3.50; roughs. S5Q5.60.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-11

We are not worrying about going
70 Africa. We find enough Of it on
this side OF the Atlantic.
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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18

o. n. p. BELMONT DEAD:-oiver
n. p. Belmont. tho finanoier and pol
iticlan OF New York. died June 10 at
his home In Hampstead, L. l. Mr..
Belmont had not boon actively engag-
ed in business for some years. lie had
always been very popular among his
friends both in New York and at
London and Paris Mr.. Belmont was
,nfty years old when he departed
this life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18
HOWARD AND POWERS ARE FREE

eight years Imprisonment after four trials which have
backened the Kentucky justice because Of their unnes
injustice and after spending the best of his young manhood
spite whom he defeated Caleb Powers
last the free Of and walk the
earth and go among his fellows he wishes
justice loving the state that does not rejoice
glad he last clear of
the persecution which logged him long All in wishing
him good, all that his heart desires
Though awakened the sympathy the Kentucky
people deeply stainless before this
made yet all ready rejoice his limo
and will be ready with helping hand him renewal of
life and possible Of things lost
But there another side 1.-THE padonng Of Powers and
likely costly both the Republican party and to the
People mountains. The like many Others felt when
question first brought and still feels that it had been
possible another trial and be acquitted by jury
long better for all Everybody this
believes that Powers innocent and had doubted Gov
Wilson's that there proof against the
mountain boy the world is liable think he may
guilty aud pardon may have heen given for political
ons.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18
IN OUR OWN STATE
Kill Son-in-Law.- Might Riders Still
Raging. -Haggin to Sell Horses
Killed by Lightning.

MURDERS HIS soN-IN-LAW:-
The rumor that a murder that seems
ferocious has been committed in Madi'
son county has been verified. William
Keeton of near Bear Wallow shot and
killed his son-in-law, ]. Kalor in the
presence of his wife and children, the
wife being Keeton's daughter. 1t is
said that Keeton and Kalor quarreled
while on the farm at work and after
the quarrel Kalor went home. Later
in abe day Kalor went to a spring
near by for a bucket Of water his
wife and two little children accomp-
anyng him. AS they were returning
Keeton suddenly sprang from behind
some bushes and fired at Kalor. He
missed him the first time then he
fired again this time hitting him in
the breast. Kalor fell forward and
died in a short time. His wife and
children lowered about him earnestly
trying to do something for him, but
without avail. The gentle father-in-
law raE and it is not known where he
is, but the authorities are searching
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18
Berea Bank & Trust Company
Capital and Surplus 100000

for him. And it is earnestly hoped
by all those on the side of law and
order that the murderer will be caught
and dealt with according to merit.
HAGGIN TO SELL HORSEs:-Af-
ter the passage Of the two anti-betting
bills in New York James B. Haggin
one of Kentucky's greatest breeders
says he will sell his fine stock and
turn the Elmendorf farm near Lexing-
ton into a cattle farm. Mr. Haggin
has about 100000 worth of fine
breeding stock now and will sell as
soon as he can. For he says that
betting is the main incentive to horse
racing.
KILLED BY LIGHTNING: - A
severe storm Of wind, rain and hail
did great damage in parts Of Bourbon
county Saturday afternoon. Two men
were killed by lightning while the
storm was raging the most John
Wrlmott was struck while ploughing
and killed instantly. VIII Brooks,
oolored, was thrown from his horse
during the storm and died from con-
cusslon Of the brain.
TOBACCO EEDs TORN UP;-Win-
chester was thrown into a stir of ex-
element when the report was received
that the night riders had ridden into
town in the early hours Of the morn
CONTINUED on Fourth Pagel
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18

by sou SATURDAY mOInih6 Nhe VI
flee OF Gov. Wilson was pretty well
filled with newspaper reporters wait
ing for his final decision on the
Powers and Howard pardon petition.
lie shortly afterwards gave his rea-
sons for pardoning the two men con-
vlete6 OF the murder OF William
Goebel. He said that after reading
the testimony in the case he was
fully convinced that the men were
prosecuted thru political prejudice.
His pardon rested on the last trial,
and as ten men out Of the twelve
decided that he was innocent he truly
beloved hlm innocent And II Powers
rs not guilty Howard cannot be un-
der the circumstances which the
courts have been laboring; for they
we're working thru each other was
the claim. and n Powers is proven
innocent tho result indicates that
Youisey IS guilty and not Howard
However the case might be, Gov
Wilson believes fully that Powers
Is innocent for he has studied the
case thoroughly for some time and
has arrived at an honest conclusion.
He heard not nor received any
private requests; all his work was
IN the open It is true that the
100000 petitions received from vari-
Gus farts Of the country might have
moved him somewhat. and especially
a large per cent Of them being DEM
ocrats.
News Of the pardon Of Powers and
Howard has caused great excitement
In most Of the country. It caused
delight among most friends but some
surprise among some Of Gov Will
sons friends as wei as the Demo-
Gratis. as his delay In reaching a con-
clusion in the cases indicated that
he vas going to give them another
trial and let the court free them.
Everything goes to show that Yout-
sey was guilty and will be the one
that win suffer for the murder Of
VIM. Goebel.
Powers has returned home 10 his
friends and relations. A report has
been made that a warrant will be is
sued for the arrest Of James Howard
for the murder OF Attorney George
Baker. in Clay County. years ago.
Howard was indicted in Clay and
the case was transferred to London.
After his arrest for the Goebel kill
ing the indictment was filed away
Gov. Wilson expects harsh criti-
cism for his pardoning the convicted
men but, says he, Il would receive
that no matter what my decision
would be, and give the subject
earnest consideration and deal with
the merits OF the case and not pub
lie opinion" His actions have been
approved by the nation for he has
since had boom for second place
on the National ticket. but is salts
fled to be Kentucky's Governor.
Youtsey stands pat on his old story.
When asked what he thought about
the pardon, he said he did not see
how they were innocent when they
were in the plot with him. Says he,
Powers and l planned the killing
and Howard did the work"
There is a rumor in various parts
of the state that an effort will be
made TO have the Prison Commission
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18
MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES
The Colored School Discussed. -
Decided to Build New Hospital
College to Have Charge Of the Con-
struction of Side Walks.

The meeting Of the trustees Of Be
rea College. held here following Com
mencement. was notable chiefly for
the number of things they decided not
to do. Altho several routine matters
were disposed Of and some improve
ments were authorized. the trustees
felt that the financial situation and
the condition Of the colored school
project, are both such that It Is unwise
to undertake any extensive improve
ments at this time.
The most important action taken
was about the colored school, and
there it was merely decided to do
nothing No action win be taken on
either the location of the school or
its management tin the S4OO 600
fund is raised. Altho nearly $4,000
of the fund Is promised, none, of the
money can be used till all is raised,
and the college is losing interest on
it every day. Therefore all energies
win be bent to the raising of the rest
o. the fund, and 1t is hoped to accom-
plish this before next Commencement.
Then and not till then, the details of
the building Of the school will be
considered. The only action looking
toward the formation Of the school was
the appointment OF committee to form
a corporation which shall have charge
OF the school. and which will prob
ably be called on to decide all Ques-
tons about IT, At first, at least,
a majority of the members of the
new board of trustees will be trus-
tees of the old college, but the sep
aratA boards will give an opportunity
for development as circumstances
may require, and probably some of
the members of both boards will de-
vote themselves especially to the
work of one.
Among the other actions of the
trustees was the decision to begin
the construction Of the new hospital
this summer. Tho northern wing,
about & quarter of the building. will
be constructed, and 1t will be used
for quarters for the nurses, offices,
operating rooms, kitchens and so
forth. This wing will be of brick with
one story and a basement At the
same time a contagious disease ward,
a separate building, which viii be 81
by 80 feet. will be constructed. This
building win be a little away from
the other and will be a frame house,
plasiered inside. The two will cost
$1,000
lcoptinued on Fourth Page)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-06-18
POWERS AND HOWARD FREE
GOVERNOR WILSON PARDONS BECAUSE THEY
ARE INNOCENT-TELLS HIS REASONS.
parole Youtsey.

parole Youtsey.
Gov. Wilson greatly condemned
the murder of VIM. Goebel and said
that /. was a remarkable life destroy
ed. And 1t was . grief brought TO
his family that could not be forgot
ten. The Governor furthermore said
that the lesson II taken in the right
sense by the Kentucky people woald
be worth all the woe and misery
which Il has cost
Gov. Wilson also pardoned Pow
ers upon the Indictment for subor-
nation Of perjury in the Franklin
court.