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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
~ PATRIOTS KILLED
More Than Two Thousand Injured In
July Fourth Celebration.

More Than Two Thousand Injured In
July Fourth Celebration.
Chicago. July Returns from over
the country show ~ dead and 1929
injured in sane and insane Independ
ence day celebrations. Chicago took a
long step forward in the sane observ.
ance OF the day. with a resulSAhat only
one person was killed and forty-nine
injured.
Last years record was SIS killed. a
reduction of nine. The list of injured
shows an Increase. Last year 10 wa
1899. The increase OF more than 500
this year is due to the two days cele-
bration-
There was also an increase In the
IRE losses. the total reported being
s724.575. as against 1851. In 1908.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
BOY Shoot. LIttlr GIL

Amesbury. Mass. July 7.-Becaus,
little Ellen Cofnn. eight years old. ask
ed his mother to buy one Of the tick
cts which she was selling for a iuve
nile entertainment. eleven-year-olc
George z. Lucy took his fathers rifi,
and shot the child through the heal
causing injuries which will probably
prove fatal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Live Stock Markets

PITTSBURG CUuion Stock Yards)-
CATTLE eady; choice. $6S507.1O,
prime $6.5Od $50
SHEEP steady; prime wethers. $50
$40; culls and common, Sl5003,
spring lambs S5d7.75; veal calves.
sSdS.50
HOGS active and higher; prime
heavies. SS.50QS.55: mediums SS.25d
S.45: heavy Workers. SS.30nS.35: light
Workers. ST.750S: pigs. S7.4Oa7 80:
rOughs. S6.50Q7.25.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
SCRATCH CAUSES DEATH

ealnoridse Merchant Dies In Great
Agony From LoekIaw.
Lancaster. Pa, July 7.-Abram ID.
Hess. a prominent merchant OF Balm
bridge, died from lockjaw. as the di-
rect result OF small scratch on the
nose sustained - week ago. Hess jump
ed over wire fence inclosing one or
bis properties and he fell. a sharp
barb infiictins an apparently trivial
wound.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
she stabs Gee wien a 1.t PIn.

Pittsburg. July policeman Harry
Bands. of Duquesne, was stabbed IA
tally with hat pin while taking Ber-
tina Hood TO the workhouse. Tho stab
bling occurred on q street car. When
Bands attempted 10 take his prisoner
OF the car she jerked a pin from her
hat ond stabbed him In the stomach.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

which for half a century engrafted
in its platform the doctrine of the
equality OF all men before the law
and the condemnation Of All dis
examinations Of whatever kind and
character based upon race. color or
previous condition OF servitude.
Still he discriminates against mem
bers Of the Republican Party TO the
complete satisfaction of the Negro
hating contingent of the Democratic
and Republican Parties. II looks
to "a man mp a tree" that the aver
age citizen of color should have had
enough of Mr.. Taft and his policies
by this time.
Those American citizens of color.
who have been disposed 10 apologize
for him should not only sit up and
take notice" but nourishment as
well. A few more political jabs like
this viii end the political life of the
average Afro-American politician.
The independent contingent of our
race should De in the limelight just
now and an Of them should be SUI
bhmely happy I'm the fulfllment Of
their political prophecies. The lib
eral Democrats down here are. at
the worst, of the kind and type Of
the distinguished occupant of the
White House and We cannot see that
it is any more 90 our interest to sup
port the one than TO support the
other. We wish some of those Ohio
colored men. who stood sponsors
for Hon William II. Taft I'm the re-
cent campaign would come 90 the
front and explain the peculiar change
Of front now going on at the nation
al capital
The way things are going. we shall
soon DE in the position OF Jobs tur-
key-hen." which is said 20 have had
but one feather iu it's tail. II Off
ces may De compared with feathers
and the colored race with the turkey
hen. we shall soon be in the same
predicament. II President Taft con-
unues 20 hold office.
We can even now see the erasping
Southern politicians reaching after
the last feather. being content to let
the turAey-hen. or the hen-turkeN
wander throughout the land. the
sport of the public and the target OF
every Negro-hating citizen. who
chooses to hurl a brick at the laugh
livestock OF the century"
We must take action now and call
a halt or we shall be in a condition.
where outside help will be impossi-
bic and our own help useless in the
face of conditions that will soon con-
front as. A few OF our folks may
see wisdom in President Taft's ac-
tions. but 20 our eye-sight. we see
studied attempt 10 lower all OF us
20 the level of "hewers OF wood and
drawers OF water" II we get down
thd stay down. we prove conclusive
B that we never deserved 60 be UP.
We should let the gentleman in the
White House know that we feel keen
ly his insult and we suffer greatly
from his determinations. He can
continue the pace, but IL shall be
without our encouragement and
without our support.
A time will come when q change
will De demanded and when that time
comes. 90 viii DE a foolish American
citizen OF color. who will not remem-
Der past injuries and who will not
vote 90 wipe out past Insults.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Nautical Learninn-

Little Mermaid have read OF the
origin Of the papa shad. but can't ind
how the mamma shad was created.
Mamma Mermaid-She was fash
Toned from rib OF the papa shad.
Little Mermaid-Gee whizt I'll bet
be never missed il
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
NECK BROKEN, WALKS HOME
Farmer Reaches House After Fall q
Barn, But Soon Dies.

Lancaster. Pa, July with hi
neck broken. Aaron Kreider. a farme
OF near Terre HIN. walked. unasslsted
from his barn TO the house. his deatl
following shortly after.
He was working on the overhead
OF bis barn when he slipped on a los
and fell 10 the ground. a distance o
twenty-siX feet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

What a charming woman"
Yes"
Do YOU know herr"
Yes"
win you introduce me-"
Sure"
III she is as sweet as she appears
I shall endeavor TO make her nv
wife"
cannot permit you 20 do that"
Want her for yourself"
No"
Then Why"
She's my wife
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
TIGHT Rolled

Il gO*onto a car yesterday that
was crowded by women in tube
gowns"
Must have looked funny"
1t die; II looked like a package OF
cigarettes"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
eronInn So Ranldlx. Rnv BE- nvlnn

Growing SO Rapidly, Boy Is Dying.
Piqua. o.. July ALREADY six feet
nine inches tall. Leonard Gerreu.
seventeen-year-old boy OF this place.
is growing so rapidly he is dying. his
case battling scientists. The boys BODY
is not able TO keep up with his growth
I'm height. his limbs being no larger
around than those OF a small child.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Quite the rhinn

He-I must say. dear. that the wom-
ems styles this year are llnguisticaIly
appropriate.
She-What on earth do you mean,
He-Why aren't the dominant fas-
ions empire gowns2
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
There Are Manx a.a.on.

Jimms-Why are you moving. this
spring?
Binms-We couldn't AFFORD new
clothes, and my wife refuses to wear
her last years things in the same
neighborhood.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Lemberg. Austria Hungary. July T.
The Lemberg newspapersreport ris-
ings in Bessarabia. southwestern Rus
sia Mobs have attacked the landlords
and Jews. 100 of whom have been
killed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Drowned TryIna to Save Friens.

Baltimore. July AT Rock Creek
a nearby resort. John Johnson wa.
drowned while attempting 20 saw,
from drowning his friend. Harry
Brandt, who had ventured into water
too deep for him. and who was also
drowned
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Murderer Enrcrfnd

Auburn. n. Y. July T-GuIseppe
sanducci. who murdered Joseph Dor
dano. an italian detective. at Belfast
december Fl. 1907. was put to death
In the electric chair IN Auburn prison
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
4 Literal Command.

Beat It! Beat it," cried the mas-
terful wife to her meek and obedient
husband.
But he did not mean him to. sha
was referring to the carpet hanging
on the line
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Not being satisfied with dealing
with the Negroes OF this country. the
National Government is now looking
after those of Africa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
GIRL BURNED TO DEATH
Spark From Leftover Fire Cracker
iqnites Her Dress.

Pottsville. Pa. July 7.-While help
Ing friends shoot OF what RENAME,
OF Mondays fireworks. Mary Doyle
Of Tucker Hin. was burned TO death
A spark from one Of the fire cracker
caught her dress. which famed up In
stantly. The girl breathed the flames
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Stepped IN Front Of Train; Killed.
Bethlehem. Pa, July Tn trying
20 get out OF the way of train. Ed.
ward Evans, twelve years old. Of Free
mansburgh. stepped in front of an.
other train and was cut to pieces
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
cenaresssman cushman Is pead

New York. July Francis W
Cushman. representative In congress
from Tacoma. Wash. died in RoOse
welt hospital from pneumonia Con.
gresham Cushman underwent an op-
Grafton a short time ago and pneu-
monia resulted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Went Broke Thern

"She will be finished abroad.
hear"
That's where I was finished"
"Abroad?"
Yes; at Monte Carlo"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
KILLED wIFe's LOVER
husband Returned Home Unsxpect
edIy and Surprised Pair.

ediy and Surprised Pair.
louisville. Pa. July 7.-Setting
trap for his wife and her suspected
lover. Michael Moosic. of Morea, re
turned home Unexpectedly and foune
her In the arms OF Charles Matikunas
Moosic drew a pistol and shot Matt
kunas through the abdomen. resulting
in his death in half hour. Moosic il
sixty years OF age and his victim
forty-flve. He gave. himself up. sns
says he shot because Matilunas brok,
up his home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Friendship between the better
class of white people and the better
class OF colored people Will do much
90 improve existing cndiuons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
Our EducatIon.

We'll. Johnny. and what did you
study In school today"
We had psychology"
Wen. well! Spell il for me-"
% Gee! Our class hasn't got az
mr as spelling yet That comes next
term"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

looking For Arm to Graft % Man.
Billings. Mont. July doctors OF
this place are looking for a man with
an arm to spare. dying man preferred.
They intend to graft the arm on J.
G. Williamson. whose arm was cut
on by a train
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
SATURDAY. JULY 10. 1909.

Colored folks may not reach Heav-
IN, but they deserve 20 get there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Thrust Head Through Glass TO Kiss.
In her anxiety 20 kiss her husband
farewell at the Charleroi station. neas
Pittsburg, Pa, Mrs. Marie Antonio.
OF California, neglected 20 take this
car window into account and thrust
her head through the glass She was
severely gashed on the neck and Is
not expected 20 survive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10
SHOT FLEEING NEGRO
Alleged Forssr Fatally Wounded BY
Oklahoma Bank Off5cIat

Oklahoma city. Okla. July Earl
J. Litteer assistant cashier OF the Sc
curity National bank here. shot and
fatally wounded a. G.. Hudson, a ne
gro. on Broadway. in the business dis
trict- The negro had been charged
with forgery and fed from the bank
with Litter after him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Entered AZ the Post Omoe a Richmond, Va.
a. second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DENOMINA-
TON THAN TWO CENTS not RECEIVED
o. descriptions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

Weuhcsday1 July z.
Emily Morgan. colored. probably the
Oldest resident OF Georgia. Is dead at
Columbus. at the age OF lit years.
Lieutenant Commander William X.
Gise. executive ofhcer OF the gunhoat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
KIINES
 
Illexible sixnatures.

Among lot of letters received in answer to an advertisement" said a business man, "there was one that in- clined me toward its writer. except that I couldn't read the signature. Every word in the body of the letter was clear. but the signature was H. legible. I don't know how many peo- pie there are who write plainly enough until they come to write their own name and then write that blindly. suppose it is more from force of habit than anything else, for they may be otherwise the most careful people in the world.
 Every man should write bis sigma ture with perfect distinctness, so that it can be read easily and without mis- take by those unfamiliar with it, and also as a mark of his own care and exactness.
 cone letter that received, its body written, had its signature put on with a hand stamp. didn't know just what to think of this, but it had at least the merit of perfect plainness."- Washington Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
F.. HI. DILLON & co.
FOUR HEN CHASERS TO BE
 NAMED BY HEALTH BOARD
Snmmers' Work fer Quartet of 'sShoo Shoe" Men Who Have the Paul
 Pry Tendency.

A long meeting devoted to com plaints was held by the board of Health last night. Complaints came from all parts of the city most of | them concerning that everlasting pest, | the domestic fowl. The board is on record as being committed to the ex- clusion of fowls entirely in the city limits Other complaints concerned the
 condition of back yards in various parts Of the city. As result the board adopted resolution authorizing their president. Dr. Ober to appoint four | inspectors to assist Inspector Lynch l in enforcing the rules of the board. These inspectors will be paid g per day. and will continue in office all | summer or until the need of them ceases. Notwithstanding the report that the city is cleaner this spring than ev- CT before in it's history complaints have been more numerous. With the en- dorsement of public sentiment the board will go ahead and enforce the law in every case Commissioner Kelly pressed to the proposition to ap- point the inspectors and the other members of the board fell into line readily.
 A number of complaints concerning the condition of the trolley cars were read and they caused an extended NSs
 cussion- Some of the complaints were
 explicit. The problem of keeping the
 cars clean is difficult one. Just what power the board has to make regula-
 tions has not yet been established. It
 is impossible to stop a car and sweep
 it out at any time when dirt accum-
 ulates and it was said that the cars
 are regularly cleaned at the end of
 trip when they need it. The matter
 will be again considered at a future
 meeting.
 The hen nuisances brought several
 people to the meeting all more or less
 indignant. Some were ordered to dis
 pose of their fowls withing ten days.
 Tho complaints against J. A. Marson.
 Sterling and Clarence streets. was re- ferred to the health committee with
 power to act. William R. Hopson was one of the victims of the complainants
 again this year. Last year he disposed
 of the fowls at his place. PA Washing ton avenue. by order of the board. This year he has been breeding a new batch
 and another order was issued against
 them.
 Inspector Lynch reported on the complaints against the Atlas Shear company for dumping refuse from their factory in the Berkshire Mill pond. He found no cause for com plaint against the company. A com munication from the company sug- gested to the board that there were other matters that might require it's attention in the vicinity of their fac tory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
CAPT. HANS COUNSEL PREPARE APPEAL FOR
 NEW TRIAL
Prisoner Expresses no Concern Over His Conviction of kanslanghter in First Degree-Jury's Verdict Causes Great Surprise,
Special from United Press9

Special from United Press.)
 New York, May 12-His conviction of manslaughter in the first degree has not altered the apathetic attitude of Captain Peter c. Hains, Jr., and he spent as quiet and restful a night last night as he has since he entered the Queens County jail, eight months ago. He expressed no concern to-day as to the verdict, rendered yesterday after noon- John F. Mcintyre and Attorney Reilly, of counsel for the defense were at work to-day preparing the appeal for new trial which will be made before Judge Garretson at Flushing on Monday: Both say they are confident that they will be able to set aside the manslaughter verdict
 The announcement of Foreman Sundling of the jury that he and his fellows had found the captain guilry of manslaughter was totally unexpect- ed to everyone connected with the case. What the defense looked for was insanity acQuittal. It developed that when the jury left the court room to consider the verdict, six men stood out for conviction while six stood for ac- Quitta1. A compromise was reached.
 Mrs. William B. AnniS, widow of the man the captain shot, expressed her self as well satisfied with the verdict. we did not clamor for the life of Cap wanted was justice and I believe the of the guilt of the man who robbed me of my husband.
 '"The case was tried on it's merits and Captain Hains was fortunate not to have a more serious verdict found against him"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Senator M'carren Sued fer slss,see

New York, May 12.-winslow Birnie. who was recently appointed guardian ad htem of 'Pntrick H. McCarren. Jr.," five year old son of Mrs. Mary A. Dixon, has begun an action against Senator Patrick H. McCarren, of Brooklyn, for $10O, ,0o0 for an alleged breach of contract
 In the complaint it is set forth that the Senator has failed to keep his promise to educate and support the boy. Senator McCarren, through his counsel, has entered @ general denial of the allegations.
 The case came up before Judge Gil- ders1eeve in the Supreme Court yes ferday on a motion by counsel for guardian of the youthful complainant to have the Court commission some one to take testimony of witnesses in Montana
 Several years ago Mrs. Mary A. Dix on sued Senator McCarren for breach of promise of marriage and the case was dropped. Several months ago Judge Hendrick appointed the guard ian ad lftem of Mrs. Dixon's son, and yesterdays proceedings, in which de- cision was reserved, constitute the first step in litigation on behalf of the child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY.

In one of the show windows of the Van Dyk Tea Co. at 1135 Main street is a mechanical representation of the famous Boston tea party, which is at- tracting considerable attention. A full rigged three masted ship is shown in the foreground, intended to be a faithful representation of that historic vessel, the "Gaspe," the ship which brought the tea to Boston town. On either side stretches out the water of Boston haTbor and in the background the old town with it's church spires and buildings of the strange architec- lure of that day showing in the dis tance. A number of mechanical fig ures on board the vessel work vigor- ously in 8. life like manner throwing into the harbor chest after chest of tea. just as on the night of December 16 1T74. A number of men disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded the yes se1, overpowered the crew and in two hours dumped into Boston harbor 342 chests Of tea, value at Is, 1000 pounds. The whole mechanism is clearly con- ceived and reflects great credit to the inventor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
A MIGHTY ARMY OF CLEAN HEADED
 AMERICANS

Thousands and thousands of heads that were dandruf filthy a year ago are scrupulously clean today.
 This means that millions, yes bill lions, of dandruff germs. have been annihilated, and cannot continue their .pernicious work of hair destruction. But best of all it means that at last there is a cure, an absolutely certain cure for dandruff, one so prompt in it's action and so marvellous in it's re- suits, that many are Skeptica1 when told of what it has done.
 Parisian Sage is the name of the quick-acting hair restorer that is re- sponsible for a mighty army of clean headed Americans, and its action is so certain that Leverty & Bro., the agents in Bridgeport. guarantees it to stop falling hair, itching scalp, and cure dandruff in two weeks, or mon ey back.
 Parisian Sage makes women's hair soft, lustrous and luXuriant in a few days.
 The price of this delightful money back hair dressing is only 90 cents a bottle at Leverty & Bro. or direct, all charges prepaid. by Giroux Mfg. Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Economy of Heat ana Health

Economy of Heat and Health.
 The average humidity in artihciaIly heated houses is about 30 degrees; the average temperature, 70 to "A degrees. It has been found by conclusive tests that a room with a humidity of GO degrees and a temperature of 65 de- grees seems warmer and more com fortabie than a room of 72 degrees of heat and humidity of 30 degrees. Dr.. Henry M. Smith says that if a room at 6S degrees is not warm enough for any healthy person it is because the humid ity is too low, and water should be evaporated to bring the moisture up to the right degree. In other words, wa ter instead of coal should be used to make rooms comfortable when the temperature has reached 6S degrees. As water is cheaper than coal, the rule should become a popular one.-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Middies' Hearts Weak
 Eyesight Also impaired

Washington. May 12.-Heart trouble and Impaired eyesight have developed to such an extent among, the midship- men at the Naval Academy that spe- cfal investieating board is to be ap- pointed to inquire into the contribut- ing causes Secretary Meyer, who has just returned from a visit to Anna poIis is determined to discover why the young officers are afflicted in this manner when they enter the academy with a caeon bill of health.
 It Is believed that the young men en- ter too vfgorously into athletics, thus aectfng their hearts, and an order may be issued to prevent this overdoing or hard play.