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PROFIT IN WEEDS.
Provided, of Course, the Right Varie-
ties Are Cultivated.
From Tit BITS.


A garden of weeds is not the improbable
thing usually imagined-that is. If the right
sort of weeds are permitted to grow therein
We know a gardener who actually en-
courages groundsel, devoting a great piece
of ground to It's cultivation OF all weeds
this is the gardeners pest, but our present
subject has an eye to business. His grounl-
sci crop-there are several during the sea
sci cropS-there are several during the sea-
~ hawked in the. streets as food for birds
He declares that there is more money in a
field of groundsel than in a field of beans
or cabbage plot. 1t is said that certain
farmer in the mdlands grows the trouble
some weed known as ladys mantel by the
acre. Horses and sheep fond of the
lady's mantel, but few think to raise crops
of it. AS fodder plant it might very profit
ably be cultivated, growing luxurldntly on
any soil and practically taking care of itself
until ready for the Scythe.
A Yorkshire farmer cultivates the COM
mon vetch in great abundance on groun1
formerly devoted to turnfps and oats. Not
only is the vetch good food for animals,
but 1t possesses medicinal properties as
well. Horses will eat heartily of the cool
succulent herb when everything else is re-
fused. Nettles are greatly in favor among
poor people in the north of England during
the early spring months. Boiled as spinach
they are agreeable and wholesome-a tact
which elderly lady turns to account.
One-half of her big garden in Lancashire
is overgrown with the weeds. which she
sells readily to the cottagers at penny per
big bundle. Common Is the nettle, it is
tedious work picking quantity, but in this
garden 1t grows in such abundance that an
armful may be torn up in a few minutes.
Gladly then the penny Is given to save a
mornings tramp over the commons. The
same LADY, grows chickweed, for Iarks and
linnets, easily disposing of 1t. AS it springs
up quickly fresh supplies are ever ready.
Another energetic woman cultivares black
berries for the market, and makes them
pay, too. The carefully tended berries are
far superior in size and flavor to those OF
:he wild variety, the crop is more certain.
land there is no expense in their cultivation.
She wonders why gardeners do not grow
blackberries as general thing. They are
| more profitable than raspberries,' she says,
"and far more delicious. Everybody likes
blackberries. and no matter how heavy the
| crop they are never left on ones hands.
| Several persons, acting on my advice. have
| introduced brambles in their gardens, and
| express themselves delighted with the re-
| suits. In a couple of years thu berries
grow so large that they seem like a distinct
species altogether"
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army and navy branches), is intrusted to a
body of nineteen business and professional
men, appointed by the interstate conven-
ton and called the interstate executive
committee. Associated with them is COM
mittee In each Of the three states and the
District, known the advisory committees
and from whom counsel is sought regard
ing the work for young men In their re-
spective states or District. The members
of these committees give of their time and
money to this enterprise for the improve
ment of young men. The work In all Its
departments is conducted economically and
on business principles.
The interstate executive committee, as
sisted by the advisory committees, helps to
shape the policy and solve the problems IN
the associations which are organized Tor
the development of the body, mind social
nature and religious life of all classes OF
young men. A careful supervision is main
tanned and assistance rendered at organized
points, plans for all the departments are
outlined, encouraged and strengthened as
the need and opportunity demand. In the
statistics OF the organization it is stated
that there are $685., 900 invested in buildings
and property; $30, oS174 was spent last year
to sustain daily operations; SAB young
men gathered weekly in religious meetings;
2641 associated in the study of the
Bible; II associations report !, $40 professed
conversions last year; 0 associations reporS
243 young men having Joined the church in
1901.
Mr.. A NJ. Lothrop of this city is chair
man of the interstate, executive committee,
Mr.. John B. Sleman is treasurer Mr..
George F. Tibbitts interstate secretary,
and E. Bruce Mealley office secretary.
These officers are all residents of Washing
ton. Among the members of the committee
from Washington are Charles F. Nesbitt,
I. A. Harding and l.. Cabell Williamson.
Representatives of the young peoples So
ceties of The Unitarian, Universalist, Peo-
pies and Gichsite Friends churches lllve
arranged to hold a service tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock In the chapel of the Unita-
rian Church, 14th and L streets northwest
when the topic, The Church and the La
boring Man." will be discussed. 1t is stated
of discovering. if possible, the reason why
more of the toilers for wages do not attend
church services. 1t is hoped that a remedy
may be suggested to relieve the situation.
The Young Peoples Union of the Peo-
pies Church held a meeting last evening at
the home of Mr.. John l.. McCreery. 232 18th
street northeast. After the business meet
ing Mr.. McCreery entertained the club
readings both from his own poems and
those of other writers. The next meeting,
at which 4 spelling match will be the order
OF the evening, will be held with NJ. and
Mrs Bisbee, 113 G street northwest.
Among those present We're Mrs. J. L. Nc
Creery, Mrs. Lulu Speery, Mrs. Pechin
Mrs Rowell. Misses Marie l.. Siemers.
Stella NJ. Wilson, Myra Speer, Katie Pot
ter, Marie Wahlsren, Faye Kent. Flora
Creery, Gertrude E. Metcalf, Rev. Alexan-
der Kent, Messrs. j. L. McCreery Maurice
Pechin, Arthur Abbott, George Warren and
Alfred Wild.
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SPEECH OF FOREST FOLK.
The Efforts Of Hunters to Call Bird
and Beast.

From the New York Sun.
The art of calling ranks among the higher
accomplishments of the hunter lndeeos
one might almost say that the successdui
caller Is born, not made. For instance,
within a few days party or sportsmen SAT
in their boat amid the PUSHES and with all
kinds of patent quacking devices failed to
induca one of several fiocks of ducks to float
In their direction. Around the next point SAT
a lad who vigorously and successfully COM
n,anded the presence of his victims by word
of mouth and whose gun was not WIZ
barking out death to them. When the
voungster was tired Of using his lips he
tanned with his heel on the bottom of his
punt. and the ducks appeared to make pro-
cessions to his hiding place to quack out
their willingness to die for him.
A gunner sitting in the reeds watching
the decoys and practicng calls once noticed
a bunch of rushes coming near to his mask
ed Well-sunken boat. Without changing
his nosition he watched what he supposed
was a muskrat collecting winter supplies,
until a turn revealed the red coat of Rey-
nard, a brother hunter, who under cover OF
a mouthful of greenery, was seeking tor the
cause of the quacking. The call which de-
ceiyed such a connoisseur as the IoA must
have been about perfect
AS a matter of fact, curiosity In the ami
NAL called is as important an element as
the skill Of the caller. The writer has more
than once brought duck and even geese
from a distance sometimes from night, by
Jerking a cord fastened to wooden trough
anchored in q lake ana thereby piouuei6 @
good smashing A very fair call on a frosty
morning is produced by setting out tin can
in which are two or three butternuts ana
,,.,.;ne II plunge about wildly and noisily in
the water. The most wary of all water
fowls. thOgreat northern diver, can general
ly be attracted to within easy range of q
blind by hanging out a red handkerchief
and knocking two stones regularly for some
time.
are surprised while at work by the presence
of tnouisitive moose and deer, who evidently
cannot understand the meaning Of the
rhythmic fall Of the ak. Instances are on
record in which choppers have been killed
by the Infatuated onslaught OF bull moose,
probably vexed at having been brought
long distances to see nothing more interest,
ing than men chopping down trees.
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Study of African Man.
nry VI. Stanley In Success.

Henry VI. Stanley In Success.
The sociological character of African man
is of great interest. 1t has not yec been
treated scientifically. Travellers have cor
fined themselves mainly to such novelties
as they happened to meet. Anthropophagy
is extensively praeticed by some of the
tribes near the equator, and it would be
well to know why the practice is more gen
eral there than elsewhere. Another curious
thing to know is whether stature Is iniIu-
enced by environment, climate or diet. The
tallest men l found lived in high attitudes
from 5000 feet above sea level upward; ;
the sturdiest, from 5000 to 5000 feet the
shortest, excepting the pygmies. from sea
level to elevation of 5000 feet. 1t de-
serves study as well as to what effect the
different diets Of tribes have on their phys
ical systems. Some live on wild berries
and fungi and ground vermin; others on
fish; others wholly on milk or on meat or
grain, or solely on vegetables. l was often
tempted to pursue the question as to
whether such specific foods affected the
strength or intelligence of tribes who thus
limited themselves to one kind Of food.
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THE MEANING OF EDUCATION.
Praise for the Eagle for Its Larger
and Nobler Standpoint,
From the School Journal.

The newspapers discuss education at
times with genuine ability, and at times
with words that Indicate an entire misap-
prehension of the subject. There has been
a great movement during the past fifty
years that is apparent to all who observe
and think. This has been remarkably ie-
nored by some editors; they tell US we
must go back crab-like to the WAYS of our
grandfathers; they claim that all the
schools are for Is to ground the pupil in
reading, spelling, writing and figures What
a misconception!
The Brooklyn Eagle looks at the matter
from a larger and nober standpoint:
Just when the public school system has
been perfected smooth working ma
chine we find that it turns out not thinking
men and women, but poll parrots, with
hazy ideas about great field of knowledge
that their parents or grandparents were
taught nothing of; without that keen intel
lectual perception and appetite for more
knowledge which marked the half-taught
but eager people Of earlier generations BY
and by we shall get back to the derivative
meaning Of education, which is drawing out
the mind, not clogging it up with undigested
matter
We spoke just now Of a great movement
in education; it should be said that this has
begun, but is by no means finished: that
may be CHARACTERIZED as an attempt to in
vestigate education. The normal schools,
the summer schools, the pedagogical de-
partments all testify to the existence of
this underlying idea; they belong to the
past half century. That education should
be made subject of study was not Sc
riously proposed to the teachers fifty years
ago; the two normal schools then existing
had affected the vast teaching body but
little.
But a school system" was bound to be
evolved, and 1t came on the stage fill
armed; a vast machine Is in operation, and
that it is run mechanically every thinking
observer must concede. Teachers learn an
amount that satisfies the gauge set up by
the examiners; they grasp a certificate;
they HE to the school room: they set les
sons; they hear them recited; they mark
down the result; they push into higher
grade those apparently filled with the
requisite Acknowledgements thus the machine
goes on for several months of the year.
That a good deal is accomplished no one
can doubt, but wise ones are asking. Does
this school system educate? Some com
plain that the children dent spell we'll and
don't figure quickly. That Is of small con-
sequence; that is making a machine Of the
school, The great question before US Is
how not to make theeschool a machine The
moment it Is made into a machine that mo-
ment its supreme usefulness Is gone. Mark,
we do not say all it's usefulness. A vener-
able Judge sees now few criminals before
him who cannot read and spell. The in
creasirg army Of tramps If they cannot get
bread ask for a newspaper. We are not
going to be saved by knowing how to read
and spell.
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Forster's Life Of Dickens is regarded by
some authorities as the equivalent, for
thoroughness, precision and general fidelity
to truth, Of Boswell's Johnson. 1t is in
some respects almost too intimate in its as
pect of Dickens to satisfy those who hold
critical views Of his life and works. But
judged as partisan presentation and quail
fled accordingly it is unquestionably one OF
the greatest Of modern biographies. 1t is
too bulky in volume, however, for ready
reference and 1t Is a boon to students of
Dickens that Mr.. Gissing who has himself
undertaken a close study of the novelist,
has now prepared this abridgment. None
of Forster's real value as a biograph Is
lost in the condensation. Mr.. Gissing does
not surrender all his own rights as COM
mentator by thus working over the material
of another, for che has permitted himself
to substitute here and there (by means
always) remarks of his own for Forster's
critical comments on each Of the novels.
Many important additions are made to the
Illustrations, by reason of a wider range of
selection since the Forster work was pre-
pared The faces Of the men who sur
rounded Dickens and with him formed a
distinct element in London's literary life
are shown. Several fac SMILES of manu-
script pages add to the value Of the work
as a document descriptive Of Dickens char
acter
THE CHILD MIND By Ralph Harold Bretherton.
New York; John Lane.
This Is not an analytical essay on child
culture, nor yet bit Of fiction with a les
son. Rather Is 1t a supposititious MARIA
tive carrying out in extenso the theories Of
the author-and excellent and wholesome
theories they are, too-as to the proper at
titude of adults toward children. Charac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
York: Mcclure, Phillips & Co. Washington
Woodward & Lothrop.

York: Mcclure Phillips & Co. Washington
Woodward & Lothrop
FOUR LITTLE INDIANS; or How Carroll Get
Even BY Ella Mary Coates. Phiiadeiphla:
Henry T. Coates & Co.
SOIJ, AND THE FAIRIES By Herbert White. Il
Illustrated by Elizabeth krysher. Chicago; Her
bert $. Stone Il Co.
A ROMANCE OF THE NURSERY; By L; Allen
Harker Illustrated by Katharine NJ. Roberts.
New York: John Lane.
pOJJY,S LION: a California Story for Children.
Rv Louise Carnahan Battle Creek, Mich: The
Carnahan Publishing Company.
HEROINES OF POETRY. By Constance f. Maud.
illustrated by Henry ospovat. New YORK: John
Lane
LATER LYRICS. By John B. Eabb. New Ierki
John Lane.
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Zeal outrunning Discretion.
rom the Tokyo Japan Times.

From the TOKYO Japau fHie"'
All the villagers of Sakuragawa, in Oita-
ken, were engaged in disinfecting the house
of a cholera case, when they were stopped
by village official. He said that the peo-
pie themselves must be disinfected, and he
poured strong carbolic acid upon them. The
had to be taken to hospital, and are bit
terly accusing the official for his careless:
naS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

eft must be great comfort to you to
own such splendid furniture"
Comfort! Say, there isn't but one COM
Portable chair in the whole lot, and my
wife invariably wants to sit in that
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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AS might be supposed, the morals of
these primitive people in regard to sex are
not conventional. Marriage is considered
an evil. The woman has to work as hard
as the man, and she finds herself handi-
capped under the English-1aw when tied
to a lazy buck, who sits around and allows
her to support him. 1t works better when
she can give him a shift when he gets tired.
and take up with some more energetic
fellow, who can support herself and chill
dren. This puts premium upoE. thrift. The
worthless man cannot even have a home to
shelter him. In spite Of these peculiarities
of temperament there Is seldom much
quarreling over domestic rights.
Missionaries have looked upon this condi-
ton as almost hopeless, but the people
thrive and are happy, and while the East
Indian coolie looks down with scorn upon
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Is over 5000.
In the report the secretary says that one
Of the principal efforts put forth during the
past few months has been to bring these
associations into closer fellowship with one
another, and to organize stronger state
spirit in order to carry on more progress
sive campaign in each OF the states. In
Delaware, Mary land and West Virginia sew
eral new associations have been formed
during the past twelve months, and the out
look is considered as encouraging.
Mr.. Tbbitts states thai one of the great
est problems to be considered in the work
is the organization of associations in small
towns. He declares that they show consid-
cradle determination in organizing, and that
unless general secretaries can be secured to
take charge OF The work 1t is feared that
little will be accnmpl shed. The matter of
securing secretaries is being placed before
the colleges In the field and those in charge
of the work hope that a number of Chris
tian young men can be secured to superin-
tend the new associations in small towns,
The summer encampments of the associa-
tion members. and also of the boys depart
ment, are mentioned in the report, as well
as the interstate. religious work conference
held in Frederick. Nd, In September. A
large number OF the cities IN the field are
planning to conduct special evangelfstic
campaigns, similar TO the mass meetings
held in the theaters by the Washington
Y. N. c. A.
The first bi-annual conference of the inter-
state associations is fixed for February g
to 8, inclusive, at Clarksburg. w. Va, and
the secretary suggests that the association
conference be held in Baltimore March 8
to g. inclusive. 49,
In closing the report the secretary makes
o feeling reference to the late John V. Ham
ilton, who was the secretary of the boys
department OF the local association. Mr.
Tibbitts praised his devotion to the cause
his readiness and willingness to assist in
the work at all times and the regard and
esteem in which he was held by the boys
and by his associates.
The supervision and extension Of the
Young Mems Christian Associations in the
District OF Columbia. Maryland, Delaw re
and West Virginia Getty. railroad, college,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-05-16
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

A postoffice has been established at
Wilkersons, Westmoreland county, with
VIM. S. Wilkerson, postmaster.
A. A. Cralle, of Tsppahaunock, has
just had launched beautiful little yatch,
which has been named "Papsy."
Among the graduates at the University
College of Medicine, Richmond, this
week was DIR. +. l.. Costenbader, Poto-
mac Mills, Va.
Rev. w. f. Dunaway will addr ess the
voters of Lancaster county at court Mon
day after which they will discuss whether
the new Constitution SHOULD be pro-
claimed or submitted.
The pea crop along the Rappahannock,
which two weeks ago was despaired of
for want Of rain, has taken a fresh star
aud the farmers are much encouraged.
The crop will be rather late.
Rev. ]. r. Tiliery, formerly Metho-
dist minister, has been baptized in Rich
mond and connected himself with the
Baptist church. he was at one time
pastor Of the White Stone and Irving
ton Methodist churches. He was refused
reappoiniment by the recent Methodist
Conference.
A letter received from Alexandria
states that the condition OF Rev. Granville
r. Micou grows worse and that there is
not the slightest hope for his recovery.
Mr.. Micou is being kept alive by strong
stimulants aud his death is expected at
any moment. He was pastor of the
Episcopal churches In Lancaster county
for more than year and while here won
many friends. A few months ago he
married one of Lancaster's most beauti-
full young ladies, Miss Mary Gresham. of
Millenbeck, who is now at the bedside of
her husband.
When the steamer Northumberland
had been made fast to the dock at Tap
pabsnnocix on Friday last the hands
were ordered TO load and unload its
freight. Two of the hands demurred,
saying they would not strike another
lick until they had had their breakfast.
They used profane and abusive Lam
guage and announced their intention of
returning TO Baltimore without working
their way back. Executing the order OF
Captain Davis, First Mate Hart or
dered the two negroes ashore and the
steamer left without the men.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-05-16
Oyster Inspectors A pointed.

The first meeting OF the new State
Board of Fisheries cony ned in Nor
folk Wednesday with Chairman, DIR.
john w. Bowdoiu, of Accomac; Sec
rotary, S. +. Miller, OF Mathews;
Messrs. George Il. Ketzell, of Rock
ingham; Henry NJ. Tyler, of Rich
mond, and Robert j. Cam ., of South
ampton, present. The forenoon was
devoted 20 listening to Tie endorse
ment of the oyster navy captains by
parties interested.
The following appointments were
announced by the boS.d: Steamer
Accomac, j. III. Costin; steamer
Nannah, Captain Vim. e. Uudgins;
steamer James River, Captain Winder;
schooner Pocomoke, Captain Savage.
Oyster inspectors: Essex, r. G..
Neale; Gloucester, j. III. Nye, G. H..
Muse, l.. M. Byrd; King George, NJ.
l.. Price; Lancaster, @. B. Gray,
James e. Sanders; Mathews, John
w. Minter, w. III. Gayle, J. T.
Christian; Middlesex, w. r. Evans,
A. f. Segar, w. +. Miller; Northum-
berland, A. V. Williams, NJ. w.
Hudson; Richmond county, Il. b.
Davenport; Westmoreland, w. L.
Parks, John ii. Chandler. A few
other appointments are yet to be
made.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-05-16
WHITE STONE.

The postofflce of this village was turn
ed over to DR.. NJ. w. Bruce on Wed
nesday afternoon.
The delegates from here 10 the Baptist
Sunday School Convention. which meets
with Fairfields Baptist church on May
Gath and 25th are Rev. George Y. Brad
ley, r. A. Treakle, j. r Gresham and
DR.. w. NJ. Kirk.
Ii. h. Robertson and crew are getting
nets ready for fishing at the Carter's
Creek Fish Guano Co., at lrvington, this
week. Mr.. Robertson will go as mate
on steamer Dorothy f. Wacker this
season.
Regular Quarterly Meeting at the
Methodist church here Sunday and Mon
day. As Monday in county court the
business meeting will probsbly be very
SHINY attended.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-05-16
IBERIS.

Fire destroyed some cord wood be-
longing TO William Smith (colorcd) a
few days ago.
Miss Eunice Carney returned to her
home here last week, after spending
some time with friends and relatives In
Mathews county.
Miss Laura Porter and brother, OF
King and Queen, returned to their home
Saturday after pleasant visit TO their
sister, Mrs. r. E. Bentley, at Lancaster.
John II. Webb and wife and Mrs. j.
B. Pitts were visiting their aunt, Mrs
Percival, near Wicomico, Saturday and
Sunday last.
Mrs. Mary Shay, who has been spend.
Ing the winter In Baltimore, has re-
turned and is now quite sick at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan, near Brook
vale.
Frank Hall is building new store
house for Lee Pinckard near Brookvale
We will be sorry for Mr.. Pinckard to &c
up in the forest again, as he was the best
wharf agent Merry Point has had fol-
many years-always obliging and polite
to every one. Y.