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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
TRY TO GET AN ANTI
|NTER|MARR|AGE BILL
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Boston Mass, April 19.-The Massa.
chusetts Branch Of the National Equal
Rights League today put into the
hands of speaker l.. B. Young, chair.
man of the Committee on Rules Of the
Massachusetts House of Representa-
tives,. protest against admission of
the petition of Representative bins
more Of East Boston for bill to for
bid the marriage of persons Of differ
ent color "
The protests which characterized
such petition as amazing" also ASK
ed to be heard by the Committee, as
the time has elapsed for introducing
bills and a suspension Of the rules 10
required. The protest was signed by
Albert G. Wolff, Esq, the secretary
who is patriotic instructor of the Mas
sackusetts Department G. A. R., AMI
son of the late James II. Wolff, only
'colored Department Commander Mas
sachusetts ever had.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
Vocational Schools Now
Open to CoIored People.

The colored boy who wishes to be-
come a farmer can now receive prac-
tical agricultural training in the pub
lie schools of his community, says Cal
vim F. Mcintosh member of the Fed
era, Board for Vocational Education
In Is of the II Southern States which
maintain separate public schools for
Negroes. vocational schools of agricul
ture hava been organized. In these
schools. the coIored boy is offered in
tenaive training to Git him for al,
branches of practical farming.
AT the close Of the fiscal year 1921
%, a total of 1865 vocational agricultuI
al schools for Negroes were in operat'
ion. This number compares with 1873
schools. reported for the previous
year. Pupils enrolled in agricultural
classes in 1922 numbered 1864 In
1920-21, the enrolment was only 3.243
The increase for ,ae year approximat
ed % per cent.
The only limiting factor to the ex-
pansion of these schools Is the lack OF
trained Negro vocational teachers.
says Mr.. Mcintosh. To supply teach.
erS. the States are maintaining teach
er-tlaining schools. Last year, $50
prospective vocational teachers were
in training in these schools. In IL Of
the States, further assistance is given
to vocational teachers by itinerant
teacher trainers who spend part oil
each year travelling from school tn
school, and aiding in the organization
of local work
Negro vocational education is sup
ported by combined Federal. State
and local appropriations. Under the
Federal Vocational Education Act the
States receive an annual grant of Fed
eral vocational funds, on condition
that they match the Federal money
dollar for dollar. by State and local
appropriations. All schools receiving
Federal and State money must be pub
lie, and must be maintained at approx
ed standards. The instruction in these
schools must he of character to ACT
ualiy fit the graduate pupil to success
fully eEter the vocation of agriculture
The cost of such schools is almost
completely reimbursed by the yield OF
farm products Of the pupils. in super
vised practice work All agricultural
pupils are REQUIRED to put in six
months Of each year i'm practice farm
ing. under school supervision During
the fiscal year 1920.21. farm projects
weT5 completed by 2475 pupils in the
colored schools The total crop yielj
from such projects was $211.3S9.0S.
new development in the vocation
al field is the organization of part
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
COLLEGE STUDENTS :
ORGANIZE NATIONAL
STUDENT MOVEMENT

Representations from the most
prominent Colored Colleges met Fri
day April 9Th, at Howard University.
Washington d. c. to organize the
American Federation Of Negro Stu
dents. Turnout the meeting the
finest spirit of cooperation and en-
ious representatives. All felt the urg-
emit need Of having a strong organizu-
ton to articulate the ideals and opin.
ions OF Negro students
The purpose OF the Federation Is to
effect closer union among Negro
students in universities, colleges. pro-
fessional schools high schools and
their equivalents, with the view OF
having each group to study, discuss
and do some practical work toward tn.
solution OF world national and race
problems. The movement is a revolt.
against the apathy and ignorance ex-
hlb:ted by the average student group
ON questions of International. national
and racial import The Federation
VIII conduct three special campaigns
this fiscal year in the interest of rae
lal cooperation, race pride and educa
ton. The Federation will encourage
the open forum movement among stu
nent groups so that more interest MAJ
be aroused for the study and discussion
OF the various questions vital to the
welfare of humanity
The convention went on record as
faVorlng the teaching of Negro schools
and colleges. It favors also the teach
ing OF race relations in white and Ne
gro colleges and universities so that
future leaders Of America will have
scl,ntlflc information on one of the
most important problems before the
American people. The convention en-
dorsed cooperation between the races
as evidenced in interracial committees
special race commissions etc. 1t passed
resolutions condemning that nefarious
lawless organization known as the ku
KluX Khan, lynching and mob violenc.
and the misrepresentation Of the Ne.
gro In the press on the stage, platform
and in the movies.
Dr. II. l.. Parks Dean Of Men, DR..
"A. Leroy Locke of the Department OF
Phliosophy, Miss Lucille Slowe. Dean
OF Women and Mr. West of the Y. NJ
Z. A., all of Howard University. adj
dressed the representatives to the con
ference. The welcome address was de
ilvered by DR.. j. Stanley Durkee, Pres
ldent of Howard University.
While at Howard University much
hospitality was shown the delegation.
me delegation was invited to a recep
tlon given Friday evening by the
FRESHMAN class and on Saturday
evening the Senior Class gave Il
reception in honor Of the delegates.
Much credit is due Mr. ID. Ward Nicho,
as, President Student Council for the
Pheasant time which the delegates had
Whlle at the conference.
The following officers were elected
Tor the ensuing year: Mr.. 1. ]. x.
Wells. PresideDt; Mr.. Il. G.. Frasier,
Vlce-PreSident; Mr.. G. Glen Darlington
General Secretary; Mr.. Geo w. Good
man. Corresponding Secretary; Mr..
Ihos l.. Dabney, Treasurer: Mr.. W.
A. James Chaplain and Mr.. A. Leon
Richardson. Chairman of the Commit.
tee on Publicity.
The conference of the Federation
Will be held next year. the first Thurs
day in April at Nashville, Tenn.
Signed:
THOS. l.. DABNEY.
Member of Com. on Publicity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28

committee Intercepted him on the
condition of the Putnam company $
camp and as to how the prisoners
which he said. numbered ut ne time
approximately eighty to ninety, were
treated. This was done after counsel
for til lumber company appeared be
fore the company and requested that
witnesses he had summoned be allow
ed 70 appear tomorrow morning. The
request was granted.
Shivers said that the sanitary condi
tions of the camp were good. The work
ing routine; he declared was from A
o'clock in the morning until 6 O'Clock
at light. He further said that cots
were furnished the prisoners and
some of them were given night shirts.
He later testified that many of the
prisoners under his supervision--TaD
ert worked in his gang-were forced
to work from sunup to SHUTDOWN in the
swamps in water ranging from the
ankles to the hips in depths.
Tabert was whipped on Friday
night Shivers testified. He said that
morning they walked approximately
two miles to the swamp. Tabert was
unable to keep up and often during
the march which was done at rapid
pace he said he would make the other
pri. oners stop and wait for the North
Dakotan.
When they returned to guardhouse
that night Higginbotham. Shivers de,
clared lined up the prisoners and call
eel Tabert out of line. Get down. Hig
ginbotham told Tabert," Shivers said.
YOUTH PLEADS FOR MERCY
1.-THE youth laid down on his stom
ach declared the witness. and Higgin
botham pulled up his shirt He CAV.
him about thirty ticks as Tabert groan
and screamed for mercy. Taberr
kept on twitching his body, so Higgin
hctf ann placed the heel of his boot on
the youths neck to make him keep his
body rigid He then gave him about
forty to fifty more ticks"
'Higginbotham told Tabert to get uo
and the boy was little slow about it.
so fIigginbotham said "you can't WORK
yet eh?" end pushed the boy down on
the ground again this time he gave
him about twenty-five ticks. He told
Tahert to get up and when the boy
Strengthened up Higginbotham made
pass at him with the handle OF the
strap. He missed him and Tabert stag
gered around In half circle, with Hig
gfnbotham hitting him over the head
and shoulders. declared Shivers. Tap
eT, died Tuesday night. he said.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
NEW JERSEY MAN GELS FIVE,
YEARS FOR GRABBING BAG.
preston News Ser, ice)

Atlantic City, n. j., April 17.-John
Ansley employed as chair-pusher
VIII! grabbed the handbag conta lining
the purse of Mrs. Wilcox, while he
was wheeling her on the boardwalk RI
Gently was sentenced in criminal court
last Thursday to from five to ten
years in the state prison. 1t is said
that Ansley. after snatching the hand
Dag fled down an incline to the street
but the screams OF the woman attract
ed the attention Of pedestrian whl
Knocked Ansley down with baseball
bat and held him until the police arr '
ed and placed him under arrest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
OE6 6ocT MH% 6 eE{S5[ lHE
Adrenalin Injected In Heart
Restores Life,

Chicago April 17.-Are the dead t.
come back? Not as spirits but actually
to regain life after their hearts have
stopped.
DR.. Dennis W. Grille of Chicago and
his uncle, DR.. G. w. Grille of Cleveland
affirm they have done work in resur.
rection line but have pot yet given
names and other details
They solemnly told the Chicago
Medical Society and the Society II
Anasthetics that the wonder can be &C
complished by a serum consisting OF
extracts from the adrenal glands. The
adrenal glands are mysterious.
Recently noted surgeons have stated
thai the glands are the stimulus OF
physical courage. The glands are locat-
ed Just above the kidneys. The serum
Is injected by needle in the heart.
Life can be restored by this method
provided the cause of death can be
Quickly removed" DR.. Grille stated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
WASHINGTON MAN CONVICTED
OF Staying.
preston News Service)

Washington. ID. c. April 19.-Moses
Wormley has been convicted of man
slaughter by jury in connection will,
the stabbing of Jesse Dudley last Nov
ember 9th. Dudley lived until Febru
airy 23rd. In the meantime Wormley
mad been convicted of assault with II
dangerous weapon on account of the
cutting and sentenced to serve two
years in the penitentiary He will be
sentenced on the manslaughter charg
later.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
AUTOS SMASH, PEDESTRIANS Hi
(PIeston New Servicel

Pittsburgh, Pa. April 17-Wnen
two automobiles collided head-on in
Bigelow boulevard last THURSDAY
morning among the six persons injur.
ed were Mrs. Nancie Williams of Car
negie and Earl Coleman also of Car.
negie Pa. Mrs. Williams and Coleman
were walking on the sidewalk when
the collision occurred and one Of the
mach mes was hurled onto the side
walk knocking the couple down and in
flicting painful injuries. They were
taken to the West Penn, hospital.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
CALIFORNIA IS CALLING FOR THE COLORED
MAN, SAYS INSURANCE OFFICIAL IN SPEECH

time or evening schools in operation,
with an enrolment OF 1,O35 pupils.
Through the part-time and evening
schools. vocational training is extend
ed to the great group which Is already
outside of the public schools.
The Negro vocational schools arc
conducted directly by the States. with
the cooperation of the Federal Board
for Vocational Education. ii. o. Sar-
gent is the field representative OF tho
Federal Board In this activity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
KHAN TICKET is DEFEATED IN
TENNESSEE.
preston News Service)

Chattanooga Tenn. April 19.-With
only two districts to hear from the
anti-klan ticket is leading by a small
margin for city commissioners. The re
l'gious Issue has been the slogan of the
CAMPAIGN. The office of city judge was
won by khan candidate over a Catho
&c. The klan has succeeded i'm foment
ing considerable antipathy in this seq
ton against Catholics. This campaign
especially has engendered considerable
lfeeling. fr-yyr,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
(Pacific News Bureau.

Oklahoma City. Okla, April 90
California does not want the japanese
because as soon as Japanese extracts
dollar from California he deposits
that dollar in bank In Japan. bu.
California is calling for the Negro be-
cause California knows that as soon
as a Negro gets dollar in his hands
he turns it aloose and isn't particular
whsre 1t goes" stated G. W<Cox, D.rec
tor Of Agencies Of the North Carolina
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
Durham. N. c.. II Negro owned insur
ance company that was organized III
0ctnber 1898 practically without cap,
tai and that today pays taxes on over
81 500 900 worth OF assets in u recent
address. to the citizens OF Oklahoma
City.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
MAN CONVICTED IN GUN DUEL
preston News Servicc)


Pittsburgh. Pa. April 1S.--John Wat
kirs and Frank Thornton were convict
ed Of felonious assault and battery in
criminal Court last Friday in connect
Tor with a pistol duel on January Sth.
last WREN both were wounded. Both
Ten pleaded selfdefense. They will
be sentenced later.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
HAS WORKED ON THE DEAD

so far have used the treatment
only in cases of persons who were pro
nounced dead. Hereafter 1 purpose to
"mn'oy it upon persons who are dy.
ing"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28

Read The Planet and keep in
formed as to what orr Race -
doing in world and domestic affairs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
OPPORTUNITIES GREAT

Mr.. Cox added that the 0pportuni
ties for the, Negro were, never as great
md tremendous as they are today and
he. stated that 1--WE must Observe and
develop our manhood as never ebfore.
So many men. al g not willing to pay
the price, for success and unfortunate
ly we have so many Of them in the Ne
gro group. We must learn that tho
building, of success has NO elevator
and that If we would enter the struct
ure we must start at the bottom and
climb the steps one by one. In the
great cooperative movements that tn.
Negro is starting all over Amerien we
are, teaching the black man to route
his dollars SO that they will stay with
in our group"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
FLORIDA YOUTH DIED AS A RESULT Of BRUTAL
MA[TREATMEMT AFTER BEING SOLD INTO SER
v|TUDE FOR STEALING RIDE ON FREIGHT TRAIN
Taber Family Sent Money Pay His Fine But Officer Returned
H-Country Stirred Up Over Florida Flo@@ms and the
Federal Government Takes Hand in Probe.

Tallahassee, Fla. April 1.-THE
joint committee of the Florida Legisla
ture investigating reported brutalities
IN State and county convict camps 60
day heard gruesome testimony in con
nection with the death OF Martin Tao
ert OF North Dakota, who died while
serving sentence in camp Of the
Putnam Lumber Company. hear Clara
Florida.
A. b. Shfvers former convict guard
at the Putnam camp, held the commit
tee spellbound as he related how prise
ners were flogged by the whipping
boss.' He declared that whipping was
daily occurrence and that from one
to five men were whipped each day to
the best Of his knowledge. He was EN-
ployed by the company for more than
six months he said.
FORCED TO GIVE MINOR DETAILS
Shivers was grilled into giving mos;
minor details and he named Walter
Higginbotham now under a first-de
gree murder indictment as the whip
ping boss" of the camp, and who gave
Tabert more than 100 ticks, he said.
the youth died.
In describing the whipping the wit
, ness arose to his feet and gave a dem
onstration as to the actions of the
whipping boss" He declared this
particular whipping administered
Tabert was done in the presence Of
eighty or ninety convicts and guards.
that after more than 100 ticks had
been given the youth the whipping
boss followed the youth as he stagse'
ed in half circle about the camp hit
ting him over the head with the han
die of the strap.
TELLS OF TABERT'S CONVICT ION
Prior to Shivers taking the stand
Sheriff J. r. Jones of Tanah,. ssee. les
titled as to the arrest conviction and
leasing OF Tabert to the lumber corr
parry.
During his testimony the sheriff
was questioned as to the leasing of
Ned Thompson a 60 year old Negro
who was sent to the Putnam camp aft
er peace warrant had been taken out
against him by white man. The Ne
gro was under NO sentence, according
court records.
Witnesses have been summoned
VIII" 1t is said will testify that the
Negro was whipped so severely at the
camp that he was returned to Sherif1
Jones. Three days after he returned
to Tallahassee he died.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
JEWS CONTROL U. S. FINANCES.

eve make plenty of money contin,
ued the speaker" but we have not
learned to keep it among ourselves.
Three million Jews control the finan
cial markets Of America and we black
folk handle enough money within our
group to emancipate ourselves"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
RECEIVES $40 A HEAD

The county officer admitted that he
had entered into a contract with the
Putnam company. in which he was tn
receive $40 for each man he delivered
to the camp. He further admitted that
after adding various fees and de duct.
ing the cost Of transportation Of priso
ners under guard from Tallahassee to
the camp, a distance of sixty-five mil
es he would average profit of approx
lmately $23 on each prisoner.
The sheriff was closely examined as
to Tabert He said he remembered
having had in custody a man by that
name and that he entered a plea OF
guilty to riding freight train through
Tallahassee. After being sentenced to
pay fine Of $25 or three months at
hard labor Sheriff Jones said he dill
not recall whether Tabert made any
effort to pay the fine.
The officer declared two days after
Tabert was sentenced he was taken to
the lease cam and that he received
$50 for hi delivery.
About eight days after Tabert left
/ was notified by the post-office that n
registered letter had come for him, a0
dressed in my care. I did not see the
letter but / told the post-office clerk to
send it back; that the party had gone
to Clara" declared Sheriff Jones.
Didn't you know that the letter con
tanned money to pay Tabert's fine, or
did you not have an idea that it con-
tanned such?' Senator John p. Stokes
chairman of the committee asked the
sheriff.
Il did not" was the reply.
You said the Putnam company paid
you $40 man. If a man paid his fine
after he was delivered by you to the
camp would there be any reduction in
the fee paid you by the company
Senator Stokes asked.
No" the sheriff answered. got
mine whether lie served one day
or three months"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28
DENIES RECEIVING TELEGRAM

After being questioned as TO whetn
er he gave orders to the Tallahassee
postal officials not to forward any mail
to prisoners confined at the Putnam
camp, to which he entered an emphat
ic denial, he was asked whether ha
had received telegram from Tabert s
parents Sheriff Jones also denied this
He was then shown a letter signed by
him as sheriff of Leon County. to Nor
ris III. Nelson Munich. N. ID. in which
he stated that there was some money
wired to him (TaberD here after he
was gone but ] could not get It. us II
was sent in his name. I therefore re
turned it,"
Sheriff Jones identified the sigma
turc as his own but said he could no.
recall having received a telegram ani
believed in writing the letter he be.
came confused with the registered let
tor
DISCUSSES LUMBER CAMP
CONDITION
Before questioning Shiyers as 70
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-04-28

Before questioning Sbivers as 70
the flogging and death of Tabert, the
Evening star., 1923-08-14
This Is the Time
Buy With Economy
Lawn and Porch
Swings and HammOcks

Four passenger L wn,
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Complete with canopy, $3.50.
Porch Swings, sturdy con-
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Hammocks for the home
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Army Cots, of best grade
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New Costume Slips in Fall Colors


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Big Ben Alarm
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Canister Sets, 4 pieces. white
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Famous Wear-Ever Tea Ket-
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Bread Boxes, roll top or
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Evening star., 1923-08-14
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In -Four Good Combinations
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Evening star., 1923-08-14

sales OF toilet articles help not only in farreachng
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Evening star., 1923-08-14
AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE
Sale of Mems Fine "Plaza"
Cotton Pongee Pajamas
81 .49

truly extraordinary purchase enables offer these
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pattern of liberal They knped but cut full and
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Evening star., 1923-08-14
What Is New? These Smart Fr0cks

Three of the Many attractive
NeaO Styles Are Pictured
For Autumn Dame Fashion creates
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quisite, drapy-
-Sat;nfaced Cantons
-Heavy Flat Crebe
Plain Canton CRETE
-Fou1ard-and-Georgette
-Charneuse
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hounces, round-neck lines, fluttering
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And the best of it all is--they are just
the sort of frocks one wants on late
summer vacations to show emphaticalk
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Rich, dark colors-navy, browns,
rosewood and black. Sizes for women
and misses-and some extra sizes.
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Evening star., 1923-08-14
The Sleeveless Sweater
at Its Best-and Only
$2.95
(Tsoo Styles Pictwed)

(Tgoo Styles PictWed)
new shipment brings nearly 200 of these charm
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First off, notes that the styles bit smarter
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They are in plain colors, some of them with Tuxedo
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