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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23
Program for Commencement Week,
Howard University.
May 1920, 1907.
Saturday, May. IS.

Saturday, May, 18.
GLASS Day Exercises, Teachers
College, 8 to. IL pm. ~
Chapel program s to 9 D. NJ.
aluminatinn. and Band Concert,
Campus, 8 to H.. -,
~. Thursday, May t2S.. :.
Anniversary, Teachers College,
p. m.
Friday, May "a.
School Of. Theology Alumni Con-
ference, IL am. -. -. =. So -
Anniversary, School: of Theology,
8 p. m. =.
, Address by Rev. VIM. G. Alexan-
der. t..
Saturday. May Is.
Alumni Day-General Reunion for
all Schools and Colleges Of the Uni
.. Sunday, May. %.
Baccalaureate Sermon, 4 o. m.
BY President Wilbur P. Thifkield.
$780,. Monday, May IT.. ~
Anniversary Of Commercial, Col
lege, 8 p. M; = .s.r :.,.df e..
Address ,Ay& Judge Job, Barnard.
s92reme co4rt q theas4p strtet Sssacol-
y Tuesday, May 80. -
. Annual Meeting OF the: Boatd Of
Trustees, 3 p. m. !,
:, -, anniversary A Of the Academy,
p. m. -.
- Wednesday, M ay 20. e..
Commencement, First .Congrega-
tional, Church, Tenth and g NV,
8. p. m. - i" 49, ~
Address. by the Rev. DR.. Parks
Cadman, Of Brooklyn N: Y. b: -.
~. - ". ----4++~------rr. =, :Htt;sl IT,
All exercises, :. unless otherwise
specified, will be held m the Memo
'ria} Chapel. Information that COMES
to the Committee on Cotnman cement
Week, indicates. q Rtdeapfskd3}nt$r-
est, IN the, exere1ses: . Z. %,,{ e: ~
which: will hereafter be q ;perffS&dSHt
feature OF Commencement Week.
The Alumni Associations of, tbs %aSy-
epal Schools and Colleges OF the U H..
versity are invited to participate in
making the day marked SUCCESS: ;.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

The edito~ win take his long con-
temp!ated trip to. Maiden Saturday.
He feels that he can afford the lux
ury Of railroad trip since the two
cent rate has gone into effect.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

In the meantime. Register Vernon
has ceased to tryte show the Negroes
why the President could not have
done otherwis So with the soldiers.
Even eloquences has its limitations.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

BY the time the Negro Building of
the jamestown ahow gets ready the
Exposition wilIsbe about ready to
borrow another three or four hun
dred thousand to wipe on its debts.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23
Divergent Views.>

Grafton Sentinel. =, ..<,>> ,,<%,,,,.>[;,
Sam Montgomery is 7still shyihg
away from the report that NJ VIII
be a candidate for secretary or state
and says 1T is too soon to talk poll
tics. Maybe 1t ;is; but Charles Yves
ley Swisher evidently don't think 80
In his hustle for the nomination FOR
governor g.. .,... a. r, ..,.. IT,,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

The literary exhibit will include a
library Of Negro authors, compris-
ing over 400@volumesS collected by
Mr.. Daniel Murray, Assistant Libra
rian Of Congress, Washington, d: c.,
and the showing Of the journalistic
strength of~the race in a stand, em-
bfaelng every known newspaper;
magazine. or periodical published
by Negroes in the country. 1t will
astonish the uniformed 10 know
that there are fully four hundred
newspapers ISSUED regularly by our
people, representing every possible
interests, organization and phase of
public opinion. This exhibit will be
in charge Of Mr.. r. w. Thompson,
Of Indiana.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23
The Toughest In ,1Tie Book.

New York Sun, j., - ; - s. =
Euclid was .boasting Of his rnathe-
matical ability >''>.... >,.>.l.': I.
But" they sneered; loan you de-
fine square deal?" -
Herewith sobS,. shook the stalwart
geometrician's frame. ~. - ID.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

From the newspaper comment
personal letters and other sources Of
information it is evident that the
deepest interest is being manifested
in the Negro Exhibit by our people
everywhere. There -ttg NO doubt that
after the middle Of June the crowds
will be coming in earnest.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

The Negro Building will be brilli-
antiy illuminated by night, the clas-
sic contour of the exterior to be out
lined with electric bulbs. More than
three thousand lights will be used
throughout the massive structure
and the. effect will be something
grand" 'W T. "a. =.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

A full set Of ire works of the
late Paul Lawrence Dunbar, to-
gether with many original manu-
scripts written ny thSt deceased bard,
have been ,BfhiI5e lbah@d Uyshig mo-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23

T." Mrs. teugenfa Moore, Of Wilsey
Kafs., has patented'a unique cook
bucket; p which will be among the
useful Inventions on exhibition. The
vessel is made up Of compartments,
slides, streamers, ETC., and is. SO ad-
justible that a many as:six or sew
en- different vegetables can be, cook
ed I'm fiat one time. r...
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-23
The fne points of~domestic science

The fine points of~domestic science
will be instructively demonstrated
in model kitchen in the Negro
Building by Prof. N. G.. Bruce, PIN
cipal Of the Bartlett High School, St.
Joseph, Mo, and as a part Of the ex-
>hibit Of that thriving institution
The food will be prepared in full
view Of the audience, and samples
of the finished product will be distri-
buted among the SPECTATORS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
LARGEST FLESH.EATING ANIMALS.

People generally believe, and have
believed for ages, that the African lion
is the king of beasts. But he is not
nearly as large or as powerful an animal
as the large brown bear of Subarctic
America. The bears are not as ferocious
or combative as the lions, nor are they
nearly as vicious as they are given credit
for being, but it is safe to say that the
largest Of the brown bears of the North
would weigh three times as much as the
largest specimen Of lion, and is beyond
all question greatly superior in strength.
Comparing these two powerful ami
mails in action, if brought together in
combat, the bear would at first appear
very clumsy. 1t would not be capable
of the quick rush or the cat-like spring
of the lion. 1t would not attack, but
would remain entirely on the defensive,
meeting its adversary with blows of
such rapidity and terrific force as at
once to illustrate its superiority not only
in strength, but in action. 1 do not
believe that there is an animal in the
world that can act more quickly or eff
fectively or can aim its blows with
greater certainty than the bear. From
Hunting the Great Alaskan Bear" by
Andrew Stone, in February Scribner.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
WEEDS SIX SISTERS.

James Craven, a Montana ranchman
has just wed his sixth wife, the young
est of six sisters, each of whom in turn
was Craven's bride. Four of the five
preceding brides met violent deaths,
only one dying naturally in her bed.
Craven began his wooing in the Lam
precht family nearly thirty years ago,
when he met and won the eldest daugh-
ter. He took her to live with him on
his Montana ranch, but within a few
weeks she was shot through a window
by half breed Indian, who had a
grudge against Craven. The widower
waited four years, and Maria was mar
ried to him, but soon she also was muir
dered by the same Indian. Craven
tried to run down the criminal, but the
half-breed hid himself successfully,
only to reappear again with his deadly
rifle after Craven had taken the third
Miss Lamprecht as his bride.
Nothing daunted, Craven sought the
the hand of the fourth sister, who like
wise undaunted, married him. By way
of making things pleasant, Craven's
first business afer the honeymoon was
over lay in hunting down the Indian
disturber, and he was successful so far
that he left the murderer one day dead
in his tracks. But before the year was
out the fourth wife fell i'll of fever and
died.
When Craven again visited the Lam
precht home and asked Bertha, the
fifth daughter, to marry him. Bertha
was game, and another bride went back
to the old ranch. Everything went
nicely until Bertha was thrown from a
ago, and Lena stepped into the gap left
in turn by her five sisters.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
Longs and shorts.

Thackeray was six feet four inches.
So was Fielding. Scott, Walt Whit
man and Tennyson were six footers.
Goethe. the elder Dumas. Robert Burns
and Longfellow were five feet ten
inches. j. NJ. Barrie is only five feet
five inches and Kipling only five feet
six inches. Edwin Abbey has the same
height as Barrie; so has Alma -Tadema.
Lord Curzon is six feet one inch.
George westinghouse is over six feet
two inches. Andrew Carnegie Is Eve
feet four and one-haif inches. Presl.
dent Roosevelt is five feet nine inches.
Mr.. Gladstone was five feet nine
inches. Sir Henry Irving was an inch
taller. Edmund Burke and Oliver
Cromwell were five feet ten and one.
half inches. wellington was half an
inch taller than Napoleon. That trio OF
great admirals. Nelson. Blake and
Sydney Smith. were little under five
feet six inches. Bismarck was a tall
man. but not so tall as George Wash.
ington. who was six feet three Inches.
Sargent. the great painter is six feet.
Carlyle. Darwin. Huxley and Ruskin
were six footers s-Halifax News
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
SUCCESS.

The stoutest ship may breast the gale
And still be driven back;
What though to reach the port she fail,
Shall we declare she could not sail
Because she had to tack 4?
When storms belate and plaques impede,
When aches and ills betide,
Ambitions goal may not be won
Yet hast thou bravely, nobly done
If thou hast bravely tried.
HE nobly does who nobly dares''
When trials sorely oppress,
Whose perseverance naught can shake,
Though failure follows in his wzlse. =
His failure is success.
The fiercest battles are to fight,
The strongest forts to scale.
Sometimes the bravest heroes fall,
Sometimes the truest lives of all
Are lived by ones who fall.
-Myron Hanford Veon.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
SfrniEllI CClIurs.

1t Is remarked by Il close observer
that most men Who wear straight
pointed collars which are high enough
to pinch the throat have eye troubles.
because such co'la-s hinder the circu.
latiT end aa"ct t'ie ODtie nerve. Whea
President Eoosnvc,t waS a young man.
delicate and long n2cl;el his persist.
ence in wearing :he low turaed down
collars caused .;s appearance II be
criticised. Now that h" has the neck
OF bun moose the 'ow col!ar is be
coming. and h.s breathing apparatus
IS in splendid condition. He had eye
troubles before he wore collars, but his
sight was greatly improved by Keeping
all pressure of his Deck and throat--
New York Press.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01

From time immemorial men have fol-
lowed the sea, for pleasure, for adven-
ture, but most of all for livelihood;
and familiarity has bred sort of indif-
ference to its terrors. But men have
pretty much let the desert alone. 1t
has the surprise, themystery and power
of the sea; and it is formidable as the
seals not because of itsvery strangeness
to human experience. In 1.-TWO Men
and the Desert" in the February Nc
Clure's, Frederick Wheeler has written
apowerful story, telling of flight from
justice, dramatic meeting in the sand
wastes Of the Mojave, and the temper
airy league which arises between the
fugitive and his pursuer as they battle
with the evil forces Of the desert. This
is tale full of the heat and vigor of
life In the far West,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
IRvINGTON, VIRGINIA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY l. 1907
LIFE.

God gives us each but one short day
The time that we call Life
To waste or cherish, as we will,
To spend in peace or strife;
One little day in which to do,
Or else to leave undone.
The work He gives us, we must leave
1t all at set of sun.
But one brief day in which to learn
That we are not our own.
That that days sweetest pleasure is
To hush another's mourn;
That life of selfish actions brings
No blessed eventide.
While life of loving service finds
Deep Joy on ev'ry side.
But one brief day! o, help me Lord,
To use it as should;
Help me, for others, in that day,
To do some little good;
And when, at twilight cool and dim,
hear Thy silent CALL
Dear Lord, forgive me if for thee
I've not used time and all.
Southern Churchman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
ALWAYS TO BE DErENpEn rpoN

when a person gets up in the morning with
a duil headache and tired, stretchy feeling.
IL is an almost certain indication that the liver
or bowels. or both, are decidedly out of order
At such times Nature, the wisest and host of
all doctors, takes this means to give warning
that she needs the help and gentle assistance
which can best be obtained from that o'd
family remedy. Brandreth's Pills, which has
been in use for over a century.
They are the same fine laxative tonic pill
your grandparents used. when doctors were
few and far between and when people had to
have remedy that could absolutely be de-
pended upon.
Brandreth's Pills can be depended upon and
are sold in every drug and medicine store.
either plain or su9ar-coated.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01

How leng should a. -fsineral sermon
bep We asked this question OF half q
dozen different people. RECENTLY be-
cause OF q conversation we overheard
In the postoffice In reference to the
outrageous length sf a sermon preach.
ed at recent funeral. TheS genera
opinion seemed to be that few fursrsl
sef,penk ought to be oTer fiftes4 fsSn.
mss N Iengths Arsp sipde OF mat x4nl3
-the 1ess rsfd tffe better. Feware CD
sssncd other. fAau. tlse insmeGlate faxHS
Siiys ana thsg are lssSlne krSubIeL anonsn
witbost hslas- cepip psies TO- SIT c asad
listen TO aIT4 lepgt hx ssersaces no nat
ter how lnteresthsg Il may be- TO the
rest Of the audience, Fifteen minutes
Is as long ns any man ought to, preach.
md his voice should nerersset above q
smooth conversational tone = wasfnng-
ton Register. = -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
KORTHUM BERLAND'S
JUSTICE JOHN

Justice Eichelberger, of the Northum-
berland court, has a way of dispo-
sing of cases in his court that appeals
to the keenest interest of spectators,
particularly when one is on trial for
disorderly conduct or interfering with
the rights of others. On Monday of
last week at Blundon's Store, after
hearing the testimony of the prosecu-
tion against two negro girls, aged about
fourteen years, and there being no evil
dence to offset the charge for abusing
and otherwise nistreating two Miss
Jones on the public rold recently, the
Justice rendered verdict against the
accused of $25 fine and costs each.
Thinking the fine an imposition upon
the parents of the children, he released
the parents from the payment thereof
and substituted a sentence of thirty
lashes to each child. each mother being
required to whip her own child. The
barn of Mr.. r. II. Blundon was selec-
ted as the scene of the whipping, and
Justice Eichelberger was present to
''see the fun" and do the counting.
The Justice is one of the best known
men in Northumberland county, his
name being familiar in every household,
and even mothers in most parts of the
county have required obedience of their
children by threatening them with "Mr.
Eichelberger, thus showing the impress
sion he has made as foe against vio-
lators. In the rendering of a verdict he
is firm, and in most cases immovable,
and regards not the power of public
sentiment or private favor. He is
magistrate and acts only in that capac-
ity, being seldom lenient with the man
who maliciously violates the laws of this
Commonwealth. The Echo.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
AFRO.AMERICAN N0TEs

b Nathan Taylor, Of Avalon, visited his
sister, Mrs. r. HFHslncs,, near irving.
ton, and Joseph Taylor and family, at
Tombs, last week. .....',
Rev. A. H. Montague, of White Stone.
filled the pulpit at Sharon last Sunday
in the absence of the pastor, Rev. d.
Tucker, who was in Bsltif5ore
William Hammonds, of FKiinarnock.
while working at Mr.. W. E. Currell,.
saw-mill, near that place, was caught
in belt and was badly hurt, recently.
He is now improving.
The ladies of Sharon Baptist church
Aid Society visited the home of A. H.
Campbell recently with many helpful
gifts, for which he extends thanks
Miss Mary Taylor and friend, Miss
Annie Brooks, returned to Washington
Wednesday of last week, after a visit
to the formers home near Avalon.
Miss Taylor is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fielding Taylor.
Miss Grace P. Lewis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lewis, near Brouns
Store, is now teaching private school
at Stubbins schoolhouse, near Avalon.
The pupils of Mt. Jean public school
rendered their teacher, Miss M. Alice
Johnson, surprise party at the home of
Mrs. SinaJohnson near Tombs recently.
The party met at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. James, Blackwell and from
there went in body to Mrs. Johnson's.
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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
WHITE VERSUS NEGRO LABOR.

For years it has been the mental habit
of the American people to associate
cotton production with the idea of negro
labor as its sole dependence. This is
true to such an extent that most people
are under the impression that practically
the entire American cotton crop is the
product of negro toll. AS matter of
fact, more than half is raised by the
white man. The inability of the negro,
thus far, to hold his own in competition
with the Northern white man has been
demonstrated so often, and in so many
ways. that it is no longer debatable
question. The fault is divided between
the labor union. Northern economic race
prejudice, and negro inefficiency,-in
what proportions shall not attempt to
say. AS cotton-grower, however, his
supremacy remains unquestioned in the
popular mind. In investigating this
popular fallacy some Is years ago 1
reached the conclusion that, although
the native Southern white man had al
ways, even during the slavery regime.
produced much larger proportion of
the cotton crop than. was commonly
believed, it was not he who was de-
stined seriously to threaten the negro's
hold on this branch of industry. /
believed then, as I believe now, that it
is through immigration that the South
is to realize the ultimate development
of her almost untouched resources.
believe that it is merely question of
time when the story of the West is to
find its counterpart in the Southern
States. Alfred Holt Stone, in the
American Monthly Reviews for Feb
ruary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
NE,GHsoKs cor rooLEp.

"I was literally coughing myself to death.
and had become two weak to leave my bed;
and neighbors predicted that would never
leave IL alive; but they got fooled. for thanks
be to God, was induced to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery. 1t took just four oEe dollar
bottles to completely cure the cough and re-
store me to good sound health" writes Mrs.
Eva Uncapher, of Grovertown. Stark Co. Ind
This King of cough and cold cures, and healer
of throat and lungs, Is
Guaranteed by f. q. Richardson, Kfimar-
mock; t. J. Hayden s. Son, Irvineton; BickIin
s. BASS. Litwalton. Price 500 and 500. Trial
bottle free.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

l would not enter on my list of friends,
Though graced with polished manners
and fine sense,
Yet wanting sensibility, the man
Who needlessly sets foot upon worm.
-CowpER.
DR.. VIM. E. Evans, formerly Of the
Methodist church but now of the Episco-
pal, it is thought will accept q call re-
Gently extended him as rector at Bir-
mingham, Ala.
The proclamation issued by Governor
Swanson calling for the observance
of the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of Gen. Lee is a beautiful tribute TO
the Confederate chieftain, gotten up in
handsome style. Free Lance.
In Maryland, growers have banded
together and decided not to plant toma-
toes unless farmers were assured they
would be paid at the rate 16 cents per
half bushel. This is quite an increase,
as inprevious years the price has ranged
froms10 to Il cents for five-eighths of
bushel.
eff you are superstitious about the
number 13 you had better" says con-
temporary, ''give US your quarter dol
lars, for on each one are 13 stars, Is
letters in the scroll of the eagles beak,
Is leaves on the olive branch, 13 arrow
heads and Is letters in the words quar-
ter dollar.'''
So intense has become the feeling of
the French government against Roman
Catholicism, formerly the state religion,
it has directed the mint authorities to
drop the motto, "God Protect France, Z"
from the coins of the Republic. The
governmenthas certainly cleaned back
ward' in this matter, and doubtless
will eventually come to grief in its
church fight, though just now it seems
victorious.
Here is the substance of a notice
placed so that every one can see it in a
certain New York grocery store: ''Dis-
asters that occurred to three of our de-
! linquent customers-One said, I'll call
tomorrow if l live He's dead. An
other said, IN see you soon.' He's
blind. Yet another said, I'll pay you
Saturday or go to hell He's gone. 1t
makes q man inclines to almost forego
credit altogether. "-Harper's weekly.
1t is said that eff you would know q
man surprise him." We shouldn't be
surprised at anything in this world OF
wonders, or doubt anything. The won
ders of science and nature are coming
to the front so fast that only fool will
say 81 only believe what can see.
If that's all they believe they don't be.
lieve the important things. They can't
see the law of gravitation, or a wire
less message or the still greater power
of love. Buster Brown.
The most injurious habit any boy ol
man may have is the habit of smoking
cigarettes, both from the viewpoint o1
health and economy. Any doctor will
tell you that the dainty little rolls oi
paper and tobacco contain deadly poison
for the lung and brain and it only take.
enough of them to produce mental ant
physical ruin. The police judges tell u.
that they also produce criminals anC
this is proven by carefully prepared
statistics. It's a costly habit, as anyone
who smokes themwill attest. Taken al
in all it's the most accursed habit O.
this age. Washington Journal.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
RISING From TIE GRAVE

prominent manufacturer. VIM. A. Fert-
well, OF Lucama. N. c.. relates anost remark
able experience. Hesays, After talxinV less
than three bottles OF Electric Bitters, u feel
IKE one rising nom theRrave Ny tronbie "a
briSht's disease in the Diabetes ktsge. 4 fully
peifsSe Eieetric Bitters will cpre me pcrma-
neasiy.- fes. it hasaiready stopped the li,,,r
and bladder compliraticrs Which 'havc, troul
bIed me for years,,S -. y q III
y. @. Richardson. Kiimarnoce: T. J. Hay
don Son. Irvington; Ficklin s BASS, Litwail
ton. Price SOC.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01

c. F. Rust has purchased the saw
mill and outfit formerly owned and
operated by Thrift Bros. The mill is
now on the Snead tract.
Mrs. j. w. Virgins is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Weaver, at present.
Mrs. Gertrude Lee, of Eastern Branch,
is spending some time with her parents
near Lively.
Miss Jane Williams was called here
from Baltimore recently by the illness
of her sister, Bertha Williams.
The house of James Campbell caught
fire Tuesday the 22nd, but was mastered
after little damage to the inside.
III. c. r.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-02-01
HUNTING FOR TROUBLE

"Ive lived in California 20 years, and am still
hunting for trouble I'm the way OF burns. sores.
wounds, bills. cuts, sprains. or a case of piles
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve won't quickly
cure" writes Charles Walters, of AlIeghany.
Sierra Co. No use hunting, MIR. Walters; it
cures every case
25c. at E. c. Richardson. Kilmarnock; T. J..
Hayden Son, Irvington; Ficklin Bass, Lit
walton.