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killed and many more wounded. The
mob was reinforced and scaled the
walls, covering the deputies and the
bold sheriff with guns and removing
the prisoner. They hanged the col
ored man to an electric light pole.
IL is indeed gratifying to note that
another southern sheriff mas had a
chance to demonstrate TO the coun-
try the stun that is in him.
Alonzo Williams. colored, was
lynched at Lyons, Georgia. July 16
1905. He was charged with assault
ing Mrs. Clara Bowen. il may be
noticed that the term criminal as
sault is being omitted and only as
sault designated. Lynching mas
been checked, but there seems TO be
a recurrence of the trouble and il
seems that the leaving of the polit.
zeal arena has done but little "a
change the status of affairs in the
Southland.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
eurex Men Hit Back at Kerr.

The Pennsylvania Democratic state
committee at Harrisburg recognized
Colonel James NJ. Gufiey. OF Pittsburg.
as the leader OF the Democracy Of
Pennsylvania in spite OF steps taken
against him at Denver. and while en-
dorsing the candidate on the national
ticket voiced in strong terms disap-
prevail Of the unseating of the Pennsyl-
vania delegates.
The adherents OF Kerr offered no op-
position even TO the resolutions. which.
while endorsing Bryans candidacy. de-
nounced the action OF the convention
which nominated him. for throwing out
legally elected Pennsylvania delegates.
and also Landed Colonel Guffey and
recognized him as the legally elected
national committeeman and the real
leader in Pennsylvania.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

II is openly asserted that the chair
man Of the Republican Party OF this
city has openly declared that he did
not care whether any Negroes here
voted for Taft or no. In fact, he did
not want them TO vote for him. AS
this information comes 20 us from
first class sources we are led 10 ac-
cept IL as true IL would seem that
the leaders are determined TO be all
things to all men. They viii be pro-
Negro in the doubtful northern states
where votes as cast decide the cleo
tion and anti-Negro in states where
white recruits from the Democratic
Party are wanted.
II seems that the men, higher up
in the councils of the Party are log
ically responsible for this condition
OF affairs. Property-owning and tax
paying citizens OF color hereabouts
are highly indignant, especially in
view Of the fact that many of these
white Republicans of the new school
are not their equal in the arena of
business intelligence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

Frank Paddaux. twenty-eight. was
shot and killed. and Bert Bland. aged
twenty. probably fatally hurt at Want
Y-GlO. near JOhnstOwn. Pa. by Chester
Gibson. nineteen years old. a cripple.
who stated in the Ebensburg jail that
he did not remember the shooting. II
is said that Paddaux and Gibson had
been drinking. and. meeting Bland, re-
0uested him TO buy some sandwiches.
A dispute followed the young mans re-
turn with the food, and Gibson shot
Bland. In attempting TO get posses
sion Of the revolver. Paddaux was
killed. Gibson was later arrested by
Constable Bland. father OF the injured
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
A Great Opportunity for Young Men
Who Desire an Agricultural
EducafiOn

Many OF the young men who have
finished the courses in agriculture at
the Tuskegee Institute are command
ing salaries ranging from $50 to
800 uer month. The graduates of
this Department. OF the school are
successfully employed as Instructors,
or as managers of important agricul-
tural operations. The school has an
agricultural faculty OF twenty instruc
tors: men who have received their
training in the best agricultural
schools OF the country.
Young colored men and Women
who desire to take courses in practi-
cal and scientific agriculture are now
offered the best opportunity to pur-
sue such courses in one Of the largest
and best equipped schools for practi-
cal and scientific agriculture to be
found in the South. The following
courses are offered:
Dairying, three years course; Dairy
Husbandry. two years course; Swine
Raising, two years course; Beef
Raising, three years course; Slaugh-
tering, two years course; Fruit Rails
ing, two years course; General Farm
ing, two years course; Truck-garden-
ing, two years course; Care and Man
agement of Cattle and Stock, two
years course; Poultry Raising, two
years course.
In addition there is a special Post
Graduate Course of one or two years
provided for graduates of High
Schools and Colleges. We are espec-
tally anxious 70 have a large number
of agricultural students who have
finished high school or college cours-
es. Any young man who is ambi-
tiOus enough to finish any OF the
courses above mentioned can readily
secure immediate employment at
good salaries.
Opportunities are now open to 500
young men and women who may wish
to take any of the above courses of
instruction. The cost OF board is
$3.50 per month. No charge for In
struction. For further information
address.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON,
Principal.
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
THE SHERIFF FIRED.

Leander Shaw, colored was charg-
ed with assaulting Mrs. Lillian Da-
Wis near Pensacola, Florida. He
was placed in the county Jail at that
place and mob formed and pro-
ceeded to storm the jail. The sher-
IN was aided by twelve deputies.
He warned the mob not 10 persist in
It's efforts as he would keep his sworn
obligation and defend the jail at any
cost He kept his word and when
the men composing this lawIess body
made the attack upon the jail, he
opened fire with reviewers and riot
guns. The effect was deadly.
Three OF the attackiag party were
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
PATIENTS SAVED
HOSPITAL BURNS
Forty Carried From Building
at Lock Haven, Pa.
THE BUILDING DESTROYED

Reseuers fastened From One Room 10
Another Moving Sufferers From the
Burning Strueture-Many Were Sc.
riOusiy lll and Some Had Undergone
Operations - Police Kept Anxious
Relatives and Friends From Entering.
Not Believed Any Patients Suffered
Fatally From Their Experiences.
Lock Haven. Pa. July 29.-Forty pa
tients. many OF whom were helpless.
were imperiled when the new $4,000
hospital az this place was destroyed by
fire. For a time the rescuers ran a
close race with the flames. Working
In halls filled with smoke. white-clad
nurses and volunteers FASTENED from
one room 90 another. moving sufferers
from the building as they lay In their
cots. or pushing them to the fresh air
in wheel chairs.
Some OF those endangered had re-
Gently undergone severe operations.
Others were seriously IN with disease.
Helpless. they were forced 10 listen to
the sweep OF the flames and the e1.
cited cries OF the crowds outside the
building. until Is came their turn 10
be taken outside 10 safety.
Throughout the contest none OF the
workers was more active than Miss
Happersett. the superintendent OF the
hospital. Directing every squad OF the
helpless. she chung TO her post In the
main hall OF the building until the last
sufferer had been removed 20 safety.
Then. as she walked toward the
door. she fell, overcome by the heat OF
the flames, and had 70 be carried out.
side by the nurses whose efforts she
had beeG supervising. For a time her
condition was considered serious.
The fire started In the top story of
the building. AS soon as &c was discov.
sTed a general alarm was sent TO the
nre department, all the engines of
which responded. The water pressure
was poor. and the firemen could do
little 10 check the rapid advance OF
the flames
Drawn by the report OF the FIRE. hun.
dreds of persons. including every doc.
tor in the city, went 10 the hospital
Friends and relatives Of persons inside
fought with the police in their eager.
ness and anxiety.
But. acting under orders. the blue.
coats kept the crowd back, while the
force OF rescuers brought one after an.
other OF the inmates OF the hospital
TO the lawn.
There they were loaded aboard wag.
ons and ambulances and taken to
places where they could be properly
cared for. Many OF them were taken
to the Central State Normal school,
which is peculiarly adapted for the
emergency. While all the patients
afterward showed the effects of the or.
deal through which they had passed,
1t is not believed that any have SUI.
fered fatally.
Unable to stay the flames. the fire
men were forced to watch the hand
some structure burn almost to the
ground. The hospital was recently
erected at cost OF $4,000. but the
equipment and furnishing cost $40. OOeI
more. The loss will be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. Only $4,000 insur.
ance was carried.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Oil Trusts Bic Fine Set Aside.

~ GAS hlC OCT AbAQOs
Following the unanimous decision Of
Judges Gros soup, S5'taI--= and Baker,
who compose the United st.tes cir
cult court OF appeals at Chicago. re-
vsrsing and remanding the case Of
the government against the Standard
OH company. OF Indiana, in which case
Judge lands In the district court had
imposed a fine OF $29,24O, 900. the fed
eral attorneys announced that the gov
eminent had thirty days within which
10 file a petition for rehearing, and
that It would be filed within the alIot-
ted period. In the case that was re-
versed the Standard Oil company. OF
Indiana, was found guilty OF accepting
rebates on shipments OF oil from its
refinery at Whiting, Ind. TO East st.
Louis. III. Judge Lands fined the COM
pany $4,000 on each or 1862 counts,
each count representing a carload
shipment
The opinion of three judges OF the
higher court leaves little OF the con-
tention that each carload constituted
a separate onense. Even the various
shipments, OF which there were about
500. could not be considered as sep
arate offenses under the ruling OF the
court OF appeals. The maximum fine
on this basis would abount TO $720. 900
and the minimum $4,000. 1t is said
that $223.00O is the total amount the
Standard OIL company is alleged to
have received as rebates on the ship
ments in question.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
TAFT TOLD OF
NOMINATION
Notification Ceremonies Took
Place in Cincinnati.
WAS AN ALL-DAY PROGRAM

oil Trusts Big Fine Set Aside-con.
fesses He Murdered and Robbed His
Eunt-Norman MACK = Run Bryan
Campaign President Roosevelt
Joins Peace Leauue-cIayton Kid
nspper May Be Irssne - Cripple
Shoots Two IN Quarrel Owe Pur.
chase Of Food.
William II. Taft was Tuesday for
mally notified. on the spacious lawn
OF HIS brother, Charles p. Taft, at
Cincinnati. o., Of his nomination for
president Of the United States by a
special committee appointed by the
Republican national convention. The
exercises attending the notification
was on a magnificent scale. A holiday
had been declared. and the city is
decorated and Illuminated as never be-
fore. Many excursion trains unloaded
thousands upon thousands OF people at
their stations, and almost every Re
publican politician OF any standing ia
Ohio is here, and many OF national
reputation.
There are large delegations here
from Indiana. Kentucky, Illinois. West
Virginia and neighboring states
The program started in the morn
ing. when salutes were fired from
big guns stationed on Mt. Adams. Mt.
Lookout. Fairview Heights and Price
Hill, as a welcome TO Cincinnati's first
citizen.
Bands stationed In the parks, squares
and at prominent corners rendered
concerts all day.
The city OF Cincinnati presented a
flag to Charles p. Taft, and it was IN
furled over the Taft residence on Pike
street The fag-raising was marked
by a ceremony of invocation, singing
a speech OF presentation and a speech
OF acceptance.
The Notification.
The notification ceremonies took
place on the lawn, which was covered
with an immense platform. The recep-
ton committee of citizens escorted the
notification committee 10 the Taft
home. Judge Taft was then escorted
TO the platform, and United States Sen
ator William Warner. OF Missouri, de
hvered HIS speech notifying Mr.. Taft
OF his nomination for the presidency.
When Judge Taft arose TO deliver
his speech of acceptance he was greet !
ed with tumultuous applause. He out |
lined the party's policies and sounded |
the keynote Of tae campaign. Hell
praised the administration and poll |
cies OF President Roosevelt and re- !
buked the Democratic stand cL Fni;ip.
pine indepeadencs4 re PROMISED stsas
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS
Thursday. July "a

v. A. Vincent. of Pittsylvania coun-
ty, Va, has rendered his resignation as
n member OF the national committee
of the Populist party and declared for
Bryan.
While walking In his sleep. Albert
Probisca fell from third-story win
dow at his home in Philadelphia.
breaking an ankle and receiving bad
body bruises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
MIR. TAFTs DELWERANCEs.

The speech OF Hon. William II.
Taft, accepting the nomination of the
Republican National Convention for
the Presidency OF the United States
was all that could be desired so far
as it relates to his statement of his
attitude upon the Negro question
and will prove to be a powerful and
influential asset to the Afro-Ameri-
can Republican orators, who expect
to do the spell-binding upDn the
stump this Fail. Here is his Ian
guage:
"The Republican platform refers
TO those amendments to the Consti-
tuition that were passed by the Re
publican Party for the protection OF
the Negro. The Negro, in the forty
years since he was freed from slav-
cry, has made remarkable progress.
He is becoming a more and more val
liable member of the communities
in which he lives.
THE Republican platform adopted
at Chicago. explicitly demands ius-
tice for all men without regard to
race or color, and just as explicitly
declares for the enforcement and
without reservation, in letter and
spirit, or the thirteenth. fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments to the Con
sttution- II is needless TO state that
stand with my part sGuarely on
'hal plank IN the platform, and be-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Norran Maek 70 Run eryan csnpaIan

Norman Mack TO Run Bryan Campaign
Norman f. Mack. of Buffalo. an old
friend OF William ]. Bryan and true 20
the Nebraskan in all his political bat
ties. will manage the Democratic ma
tional campaign. and Henry Waiter
son. the Kentucky editor. will have
charge OF the press bureau.
Mr.. Mack was elected chairman OF
the new national com-littee at con-
ference between national leaders and
MT Bryan and John w. Kern. his run
ming mate in Chicago. The list of Off
GERS selected follows:
Chairman-Norman E. Mack. New
York.
Vice Chairman-Dr. z. L. Hall. Ne
braska
Secretary-Urey WoodsOn. Kentucky.
Treasurer-Charles \. Haskell. gov
ernor of Oklahoma
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Three euardsmen Killed BY lightning

Three Guardsmen Killed BY Lightning.
Three men were killed and at least
100 injured In a violent electrical
storm that swept the encampment OF
the Pennsylvania National Guard at
Gettysburg Pa, Thursday night.
Two hundred and fifty tents col
lapsed, among them that OF Governor
Stuart many OF them burying their
occupants. The dead are:
Corporal c. Milton CARRIER, Company
c. Tenth regiment, Of Uniontown.
Private James L. Barbe. Company
X. Tenth regiment of Waynesburg
Private Clyde Morrison. Company ID.
Sixteenth regiment of OIL City.
The three men were struck by light
ricg.
When the bolt that killed the three
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

The death Of z. z. Cooper re-
moves from the field Of action the
most remarkable journalist that the
race has produced In half century.
He knew the art of making money,
but he never learned the first lesson
in saving il and he was consequently
constantly dependent upon the char
ity OF his friends. He was whole
souled and liberal. a man Of pleas
ing address and gifted with the art
of that diplomacy that made him a
general favorite, throughout all OF
this land. He is gone. Peace 20 his
ashes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
DIR. wALDRON AND POLITICS.

Rev. Or. 7. Milton Waldron. pastor
Of the Shiloh Baptist Church at Wash
ington delivered a powerful sermon
last Sunday morning at the Church
of which he is pastor and he took
texts that viii be concededly appro-
pirate in dealing with the subject
that he had before him. AS ne is
pastor of a people. who like tens of
thousands in Virginia and the South
land have no vote. but plenty Of voice
his sermon must be considered in
the light Of the effect It viii have
upon the colored people in the doubt
ful. states
Much be said was true and that
he is actuatcd by pure motives must
be conceded by every colored man
in the United States. who has had
the honor Of his acquaintance. Dur
ing a personal observation OF him
for more than twenty years, we have
never known a truer friend to the
Negro or more earnest advocate OF
his cause. There must then have
been powerful Influences brought TO
bear and outrageous treatment vouch
safed him and his TO induce him 90
take the step which will hold him
in the limelight of public attention
for many months to come.
He must undoubtedly be actuated
by pure motives for the reason that
his life's history has not been other
wise than untarnished. Still. we are
not ready to accept many things that
he was bold enough TO say. We
think that he laid undue stress upon
the Republican Party and it's short
comings and not enough condemna-
| tion upon the leaders. who are large
/ " responsible for its erring charac-
/ teristics. so far as its dealings with
us are concerned. He openly aivo-
Gates the candidacy of Hon. William
J.. Bryan, and we do not think that
/ he can consistently defend this po-
sition until that candidate officially
gives some assurance to the thous-
ands of Colored men In this country
that he will recognize and enforce
their political rights along with those
of other citizens Of this republic.
II DR.. Waldron bases his opinion
upon the ground that it Is an oppor-
tunity 20 get even" and TO admins
ter rcbuke TO those who have wan
tonly maligned and maltreated US,
then he will have a listening ear
| from hundreds of colored men, who
are chatting at restraint and who long
for an opportunity to punish those
/ political elements, that have so wan
tonly lnsulted and ignored them.
The charge that the Administra-
ton is endeavoring to coerce the
members Of Shiloh Baptist Church is
a serious one and merits attention.
Dr. Waldron is responsible only to
Shiloh Baptist Church. This body is
independent and if this body permits
him TO air his political opinions in
the pulpit, with appropriate texts
from the Holy Bible, it is nobody
eise's business.
We confess that we have felt a
disposition to cut loose the reins Of
restraint in our own case, but then
we have returned to the judicial plat
form. where. regardless of our per-
sonal opinions, we may be able to
Weigh the evidence for and AGAINST
the candidates now pleading for rec
ognition and support from the peo-
pie OF this country who will nave the
deciding Of the important questions
that will be presented at the polls.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Clayton Kidnapper MAY Be Insane.

Efforts will be made by the friends
OF Charles Hemphill Of Clayton. n. j.
who is now confined IN the county
prison at Woodbury. awaiting trial on
the charge OF kidnapping Cora Bell
Carton. OF Mlllviile. 20 have him de-
elared insane and committed 70 a state
nrylum for the insane.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Weak Man
Receipt Free.

Any man who suffers with nervous
debility. loss OF natural power. weak
back, failing memory or deficient
manhood, brought on by excuses,
dissipation. unnatural drains or the
follies 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 II. A. Z. Robinson, 1895
Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Presldent join Peaee Leaaue.

President Roosevelt has accepted
the honorary presidency OF the Peace
and Arbitration League. which is the
outgrowth OF the North Carolina con
gress. and which has as its objective
adequate armament and effective arbi-
tratiOn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

soldiers came flashing along, Shristley
and Sergeant Morrison, with their
wives. were sitting in Christley's tent.
All four were thrown violently to the
ground. Christley's coat was rent into
shreds. An alto horn was twisted out
of all semblance OF its original shape.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

Rev. C. l.. Blackwell. d. ID. an
nounoes his retirement as Editor Of
the philadelphia. Pa. Missionary Seer
and Rev. r. A. Morrissey, d. ID. sue
ceeds him