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The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05
N E C R 0 LITERA-
TURE IN NEGRO
SCHOOLS

Leading educators of both races in
Strengthening racial integrity by teach
ing Negro children something of the
history and achievements of their own
race. The main obstacle to such a
course has been lack of books suit
able for school children of grammar
grades. Harcourt, Brace < Howe have
just published book of this kind-the
Upward Path-compiled by Mary
White Ovington and Myron II. Pritch-
ard, with an introduction by II. II. Mo
ton of Tuskegee Institute. Fifty Ne
gro authors are represented, with bio
graphical notes of each. The quality
and tone of the selections are excel
lent: and some of the names stand
high with lovers of good literature.
Dr. Kerlin, secretary of the Virginia
Society for the Study of Education,
says of the book:
"Its use in Negro schools would
greatly contribute to the development
of that character in the Negro which
we of the white race have so often
expressed desire to see. 1t is to be
hoped that state boards of education
will take this view of the matter, and
will place this reader in the hands of
colored school children as a prescribed
book 1t would be an act of justice as
well as of grace that would do much
toward promoting inter-racial good
WILL
The North Carolina department of
education has put one book of Negro
authorship-Up From Slavery, by
Booker 7. WashingtOn-on the list of
books recommended for reading by
high school students of both races. a
class in white high school felt, on
reading it, that they had gained II
broader and more sympathetic view of
Negro life. Both this book and DR..
Moton's autobiography, Finding II
Way Out" will promote good under
standing between the races. Negro
students need such books for the kin
ding of worthy racial ideals. White
students would find in them, beyond
this racial quality, that broader ap-
neal to the common human basis of all
racial life which must be understood
before inter-racial peace can be as
Sured
The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05

xTEW YORK, February 2S.-H.
M Paulens, former Haytian minis
L ter to the United States, and
Stenio Vincent, one time chairman of
the Haytian Senate, arrived here yes
terday to plead the cause of the Hay
tian people and to urge congression-
al investigation of American occupa-
ton of the island. NJ. Sannon and NJ
Vincent charged that the court of In
ouiry sent to Hayti last autumn by
.Josephus Daniels, secretary OF the
navy, was 'humbug" and joke.
The two Haytians say they come to
the United States not as representa-
tiyes of the Haytian government, Dut
of the people. They come as the dele
gates of the Patriotic Union of Port
an Prince to tell the American people
lust what the Marine Corps have done
in the South Atlantic island and TO
ask that the military and naval forces
:, be evacuated.
NJ. Sannon and NJ. Vincent are stop
ping temporarily in the Union square
Hotel. but they will proceed to Wash
ington to seek interviews with the
leaders of both the House and the SEN
ate. 1t is their intention, if possible
personally to lay the cause of the Hay
tian people before President-elect
Harding after the Inauguration.
Daniels Court a Comedy.
I'VE have come to the United
States" NJ Sannon said, ito say most
emphatically that the naval court of
inouiry. presided over by Harry 7.
Mayo and sent by Mr.. Daniels to Hay
ii was merely comedy. The court
went down there to make an appear
ance of investigation on two or three
cases where some American officers
were concerned. So the court called
witnesses for evidence only in those
cases.
"It seems that things were prear-
ranged Everybody else was refused
a hearing by the court. 1t did not mat
ter that the same offender had other
charges preferred against him. Take,
for instance, the case of Lieut.. Lang
He was charged with having shot sew
eral prisoners in the jail at Hincho'
While the court was investigating
these charges Il notable Haytian wrote
to the court that Lieut. Lang had
hanged his brother at A1rebalais, but
the court did not take up this charge
NJ. Sannon charges that the court
never went near Mirebalais, Hinche OF
Las Cahobas, where the reign of ter
ror caused the most terrible damage In
human life and property" The former
minister says General Barnett, former
head of the United States Marine
Corps, was correct when he stateu
ere had been indiscriminate killing
Iayti.
Tells of Tortures.
Sannon added that tOrtures such
as the water cure, hanging and eiec-
trocution "have been perpetrated on
the peaceful people" He declared IL
would be interesting to know why the
court of inquiry never left Port au
, Prince in the three weeks it remained
on. the island.
NJ. Sannon said the Haytian people
have suffered greatly during the WIZ
son administration because the Pres
ident has made it practice to sehd
mostly Southerners, who have an IN
born dislike for Negroes, to the island
Another thing to which M. Sannon
took exception was the assertion maze
by Franklin d. Roosevelt during the
7ecent campaign that he had written
= the Haytian constitution and had
"'made a pretty good job of it.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05
COULD NOT READ LETTER TELL
ING OF FINDING OIL.
Man on Hunt of Twin Brother to d.
vide $50, 900.

Dayton, O., Feb. 22.-Falling heir to
$4,000 as n result of finding oil on
some ground in West Virginia, leased
fifteen years ago for 80 cents, Russei
Ikard has appealed to city legal advis-
er, C. l.. Mills, to locate his twin bro
there so that he can share the fortune
with him.
The man claims that his father
leased the ground there for them and
that it has been held for fifteen years
Ikard recently received a letter from
an oil company operating there that
oil had been found on the place and an
offer of $4,000 had been made for 1t.
Ikard could not read the letter, so
took it to Attorney Mills. He now
wants to find his brother, from whom
he has been separated for some time.
Any information concerning his where
abouts should be sent to Attorney
Mills.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05

Negro official representation in the
two phases of national life where he
needs most and suffers most.
10. CONTINUANCE OF THE
FIGHT IN THE ARKANSAS CASES.
IL. THE SUCCESSFUL HOLDING
OF THE SECOND PAN-AFRlCAN
CONGRESS- that the cOlOred peoples
of the world may gain mutual under
standing of their common problems.
H. THE DEFEAT BY EVERY IE-
GITIMATE MEANS OF THE NEFAR-
IOUS KU KLUN KHAN, both South
and North.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05
BRISBANE SUGGESTS RACIAL
AMALGAMATION.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Arthur Brisbane,
the well-known editor and philosopher,
is of the opinion that amalgamation Is
to be the final outcome of all racial
difficulties, and that the last great
race will be white, which he claims
should satisfy everyone. His opinion
is:
"The white men are going to rule
the earth, because they are little
nearer to civilization than the other
colors. Not brown men, or yellow men,
or black men, or the hairy Anus that
once owned Japan, are destined TO
rule. Black, white, yellow and brown
will disappear and go through their
later incarnations in white skins. And
that ought to suit them just as 1t suits
the white rulers now to be rid of the
red hair, projecting jaws, and the great
canine teeth that once marked them
ALL"
The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05
N. A. A. C.. p. NOW
OPEN NDRIVEFOR
25O,OOO MEMBERS
Entire Country Covered by
Heads of Association
Slogan: A Quarter of a
Million, a Force That Can
not Be Ignored.

"HE National Association for the
Advancement of Colored Peo-
= pie, 20 Fifth Avenue, New York,
today announced the opening of its
drive for Il quarter of n million mem-
bers, the greatest massing of colored
people and their white friends against
discrimination ever seen in the United
States.
The heads of the association AMI the
executive officers are distributed
among the various states and sections
and the drive is beginning simultane-
ously everywhere with local mass
meetings.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05
HAYTIANS ASK UNITED STATES TO
WITHDRAW

What the Haytian people want, ac-
cording to NJ Sannon, is, first, imme-
diate suppression of military courts
second, reorganization of the Haytian
military and police forces, and the
evacuation of the American forces of
occupation, and thirdly, the convoca-
ton at the earliest possible moment of
n constitutional assembly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
RAIL EMPLOYEES
VOTE FOR STRIKE
UNION LEADERS ADVISE A.
GAINST MOVE-BALLOTS RE-
cEIvED THROUGH MAIL INDI-
CATE STRIKE WILL PREVAIL
OVERWHELMINGLY " - f

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Leaders of the
big four brotherhoods affiliated un-
ions tonight declared they. had little
doubt that the railway employees had
voted for a general strike ra-N
ther than accept wage reduction
but announced that the conservative
counsel of the leaders might prevail
against a walkout. ..'
From the opening Of the first en-
velope, it was said, it was clear that :
there would be a majority for
strike. Giving an estimated major
ity, Vice President Murdock Of the
engineers said: ......N
"Our past experience has been that
SO per cent. of the men always vote
to strike" ,... d..
Next Monday officials of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers, Or
der of Railway Conductors, Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen and En-
ginemen and Switchmen's Union Of
North America will meet here to
count the strike votes OF their $780,
900 members.
Railroad union leaders here expect
all the brotherhoods and the switch
mems union to cast substantial ma,
jorities for strike. The affiliated
shop crafts have already voted, by
a majority of approximately $4,000
to $4,000 to walk out and are only
waiting to see what action the other
unions will take and for the United
States railroad labor board to dis
pose of the pending working rules
agreements. ..,.' .,
Reports of the general chairman of
the trainmen when they assembled
today were plainly disappointing to
the union leaders. The trainmen had
voted on a separate ballot because
their leaders did not approve of the
joint ballot prepared by the other
union. On September IL President
w. G. Lee addressed a circular let
ter to the men in which he pointed
out five reasons why he thought a
strike would be unwise at this time
and why the men might expect to
accept some wage reduction.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
BONDS APPROVED
First Work On New School Done
This Morning.

The first actual work on the
grounds of the new high school
building on Chestnut street was be-
gun this morning when Mr.. Belcher,
of G. Llyod Preacher and Co., Au-
gusta, architects, ascertained the
grade levels, and located the site of
the new building. Just as soon as
the blue print of the site is made bids
will be received for grading the
grounds, including the athletic
field.
The bonds have been approved
and it is expected that the money
will be in hand by the last Of next
week.
Both ]. R. Owen, contractor, Of
Greenville, and Mr.. Preacher, ar
chitect of Augusta, are here in con-
sultation today.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
CONSIDER STATE
OF UNEMPLOYMENT
CONFERENCE CALL
BY PRESIDENT HARDING
MEETS IN WASHINGTON AND
DELAYS CONSIDERATION OF
PROBLEMS TO OCTOBER S.

Washington, Sept .27.-The ma
tional conference on unemployment
called by President Harding, orga-
nized here today and adjourned un-
til October S, at which time the sub
committees will present suggestions
for emergency relief.
Opening the initial session, Presi-
dent Harding declared the present
industrial OPPRESSION, was "a war in
heritance throughout the world" I"
adding that he results hoped for,
from the conference might extend
beyond the borders Of the United
States.
Asserting that there ought to be
work in this country for everyone,
the president described the United
States as fundamentally sound, f.
nancially strong, industrially unim-
pared, commercially and politically
unafraid." Both the president and
Secretary Hoover, chairman of the
conference, emphasized the need for
an employment program which would
not contemplate a drain on the ma
tional treasury.
Outlining the questions before
the conference Mr.. Hoover declared,
"No problem can be Adequately ap-
preached for solution without know
ledge of the facts" There was need
ed, he said, first "a determination of
the volume and distribution Of un-
employment. Then "a determina-
ton of what emergency measures
should be taken to provide employ
ment," and ga consideration and
statement of what measures must
be taken to restore our commerce
and employment to norman or to put
it another way, what obstacles need
to be removed to promote business
recovery-the only real and lasting
remedy for unemployment is en-
ployment."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
JOE ToLBERT APPOINTED
ASSISTANT TO COCHRAN

Sworn in Yesterday a. Assistant
United States District Attor- y
ney for Western District.
Joseph A. Tolbert, a son of R. R..
Tolbert Of Abbeville County, was
yesterday sworn in, in Greenville,
as assistant United States district at
torney. He has entered upon his du-
ties under Ernest F. Cochran of
Anderson, who was appointed sever
al months ago as district attorney
for western district of South Caro-
lima.
Mr.. Tolbert is nephew of
Joseph L. Tolbert, referee of Repub-
lican patronage in South Carolina,
and a cousin of John Tolbert, post
master at Abbeville. He is we'll
known here and has many friends
who will congratulate him on his
good fortune.
Mr.. Tolbert is a graduate of the
University of South Carolina, both
in the academic and law departments
and holds a law degree from Cum
berland University. He succeeds in
his present office C. G. Wyche Of
Greenvifle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
INVITE MEDAL MEN
To Participate in Burial of un-

To Participate in Burial of I'm
known Hero.
Adjt. Gen. r. w. Grant is send
ing to. all commanding officers Of the
South Carolina national guard an
extract from a circular sent out
from Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
The extract is as follows:
'It is desired that an invitation
be extended to all holders Of the
medal Of honor to come to Wash
ington as guests Of the nation to par
ticipate in the ceremonies pertain
ing to the burial Of an unknown A
merican who was a member Of the
American expeditionary forces and
who lost his life during the world
war. Travelling expenses to Washing
ton and return, with reasonable
amunt for hotel accommodations for
one day in Washington, will be set
aside from funds appropriated for
that purpose for payment to holders
Of the medal of honor"
General Grant is requesting all
commanding officers to send to. him
then ames and addresses of all per-
sons in the command who have been
awarded with the medal of honor.
The information is desired not later
than September 80. Medal of honor
men who are not now in the service
are also requested by General
Grant to let him know their names
and addresses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
ATTENDS MEETING
Directors of Calhoun Highway Asso-
ciasion Hold Meeting.


j. M. Nickles, vice president for
Abbeville County of the Calhoun
Highway Association, yesterday at
tended a meeting in Clinton of the
executive committee of the associa-
tion. He says that the reports from
the various counties through which
the road will pass were favorable,
showing that much progress is be-
ing made in opening up this impor-
tant route.
The portions of the Calhoun route
in Abbevine County are now being
built and surveyed. The section from
Abbeville to Greenwood is already
under contract, while the Calhoun
Falls route is being surveyed. When
these two sections are completed
there will remain to be built only
that part from Calhoun Falls to the
Savannah river.
Greenwood county is arranging
to complete sections Of the road to
the Abbeville and Laurens county
lines, Laurens County is building a
road from Clinton to the Green
wood line. The Newberry and Ches-
ter portions are said to be in ex-
cellent condition already.
Mr.. Nickles is enthusiastic for the
completion of the road, which he
thinks will mean much for this Sec
ton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
COTTON MARKET

The cotton market remained
firm today after yesterdays ad-
vance of six dollars a bale. Near
months continued to show an
upward tendency, but the close
was only ono point above yes
terday's finish, 21.04::
Spot cotton sold as high as
22 cents, though the middling
market was 21.50.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS
Local Physicians Planning To At
tend Laurens Meeting.

The third district medical society
meets tomorrow at Bois Terre
Country Club between Laurens and
Clinton. Composing this district are
Abbeville, Greenwood, Mccormick,
Newberry and Laurens counties. An
interesting program has been plan
ned.
DR.. C. C. Gambrell is secretary of
the district organization. He and DR..
Presley, DR.. Neuffer and Sol Rosen-
berg, chairman of the board of
managers of the hospital, are plan
ming to attend the>meeting tomor-
row.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
MANY PREMIUMS
OFFERED: AT FAIR
GROWERS OF FINE CATTLE
HAVE CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES
SHEEP, GOAT AND HORSE DE.
PARTMENT HAVE VALUABLE
o. - 20
PREMIUMS. ,.-.-

Columbia, Sept. 28.-Many attrac-
tive premiums are offered to growers
of fine hogs in the premium list of
the South Carolina state fair, which
will be held October 24-2s. ....
The total of the premiums, exclu-
sive of the premium offered members
of the boys pig club department, is
well above the $4,000 mark, and will
serve to bring to the fair some Of
the finest swine seen at any of the
fairs.
The total of the premiums offered
for the Essex, open competition, is
$400. For Berkshires, open competi-
tion, $500; Poland China, open COM
petition $1,42O; Tamworth, open
competition, .s4OO; 'Duroo Jersey,
SLABS; o. I. C. or Chester Whites,
$3.50; Hampshire, open competition,
$1,000.
In addition to these open competi-
tion prizes the premiums in the fu-
turity .classifcations, Poland China,
total $1,000; American Duroc Jersey
association, state futurity show, Of
fers $1,000 in premiums.
The prizes being offered for the
cattle are also of an attractive value.
Premiums are offered for Jerseys,
Guernseys, Holstein-Friesian, Ayre-
shire, Red Pollea, Devon, Short Horn
Hereford and Aberdeen-Angus.
The sheep and goat department
also offers some valuable prizes as
does the horse department.
South Carolinians are much inter-
ested in cattle and swine production
at the present time, the inroads of
the boil weevil having served to drive
home to farmers the fact that cotton
must be looked to merely as a side
crop for few years at least. Interest
in cattle and swine production has
been growing steadily over the state
during the past several years and the
indications are that the displays of
fine stock this year will be espe-
cially full and complete.
While there will be excellent dis
plays of fine stock and farm prod
ucts at the state fair, the amuse-.
ment feature has not been lost sight
of, and an aggregation of 80 shows
will hold sway on the midway.
There are many riding and amuse-
ment devices in the aggregation,
many of which are new to this Sec
ton, so that there will be no lack
of wholesome fun during the fair.
Some real automobile racing is
promised by Secretary Efrd and the
horse racing too will be interest
ing. Auto polo will have. its inning
and will likely attract much atten-
ton.
The admission to the fair grounds
this year will be rs cents instead of
81 as was the case last year and
the officials are anticipating good
crowds during South Carolina's gala
week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
MARKER EXERCISES
COME OCTOBER 6
PLANS IN MAKING BY CIVIC
CLUB COMMITTEE FOR AT.
TRAcTIvE AND HISTORIC PRO.
GRAM IN CONNECTION WITH
: UNWILLING CEREMONIES.

Appropriate and impressive exer-
cises will be held in Abbeville Thurs
day, October 6, upon the occasion of
the unwilling of the marker erected
by the Civic Club to commemorate
the last meeting of the Confederate
cabinet. The marker was raised yes
terday and is of attractive design
and of clever workmanship. The
principal address during the unveil-
ing ceremony will be made by j.
= Rion McKissick, editor of the Green
Vile Piedmont, and a speaker of
talent. ..- ..
Following the unveiling the monu-
ment will be formally presented to
the city, Mayor Mars being scheduled
to make the speech of acceptance.
Throughout the exercises, there will
be music by local band. The Con-
federate veterans have been extend
ed an invitation to attend the pro-
gram.
The Civic Club has had a commit
tee working on this project for about
a year. The members of the organi-
zation are gratified that at last the
work has been completed and that
the event which was the cause of the
markers erection is to be properly
recognized.
Standing at the intersection of
Greenville and Main Streets, this
granite shaft, bearing the Confeder-
ate seal and synopsis of the history
of the last meeting Of President
Jefferson Davis with the members of
his cabinet, will remain throughout
the years a reminder to all who see
it that the principles for which the
Southern States fought and for
which untold numbers of Southerners
died will ever remain sacred.
The marker stands within a hum
dred yards of the old house which
sheltered the last historic event of
the Confederacy. In the quaint old
house now occupied by J. S. Stark,
President Davis and several members
of his official family spent the night
as they were fleeing from Richmond,
following Lees surrender. Here Da-
Wis argued vainly with his colleagues
for a continuation of the war, bank
rupt and bleeding though his domin-
ion was. He was finally shown the
futility of such course, and leaving
Abbeville he was captured in Georgia
and placed in prison.
The attractive marker, which is
not intended as a monument, was
chiseled and erected.by the Butler
Granite Works Of Greenville. The
representative Of the firm in Able
vile experimenting the stones erec-
ton was A. N. Bozeman, an expert
enced man in such work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
GRAND JURY FAILS

No Evidence in Greenwood On
Which to Arrest.
The Greenwood County grand
jury, which has been occupied in an
attempt to gather evidence that
might lead to the conviction of per-
sons who whipped two negro wo-
men, reported yesterday that it
could get no reliable information.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-09-28
OPENS SHOP

A. B. Galloway has opened up his
new barber shop in the Rosenberg
building. His shop is attractive in ar
rangement and neat in appearance.
He'will operate three chairs.