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Commencement. Harborton nfgn
School. NAV 9TH and 9Th, l9OS.


There are times in ones life when
it is hard to find words in which TO
express what one may feel, and sucn
indeed is the case in attempting 10
describe the commencement at the
Harborton High School. Only those
who fully understood what conditions
were before and at the beginning OF
the school session can have an ade-
ouate conception of what it meant TO
the people of our village as they reah-
zed that the results Of the school work
had surpassed their expectations. Elk
ceptionally fine programmes were
rendered and each number was
thoroughly enjoyed by large audi
ences. The exercises on Thursday
night, May Z, began with a song by
the school, which showed that the
pupils had been thoroughly trained In
chorus work; the opening song being
followed by a brief prayer by D. IT,
Agathoin, after which followed the
other numbers as follows;
Piano trio-Misses Leila Edwards,
Sue Gilden and Lillian Die.
Song-"What the daisy said" by
ten pupils of the Primary Grade rep
resenting daisies.
Violin solo-Mr. ]. Stanley Hutch
inson.
Piano trio Misses Marguerite
Walker, Gladys Read and Bessie Mis-
ter.
Piano duet-Misses Irene Read ano
Grace Hutchinson.
Piano quartette-Misses Ella Mears,
Grace Hutchinson, Albertine Kelley
and Sallie Colonna
| Dialogue-Misses Jessie Penney AND
E. Beth Agathion and Master Maurice
Adams.
Vocal ouintette-Messrs. j. Stanley
Hutchinson, Andrew F. Die, Law
renee S. Adams,O. Nicely Hutchinson
and John O. Die.
Violin selections-Mr. ]. Stanley
| Hutchinson.
Piano solo-Miss Madge Kelley.
Vocal duet-Mrs. Maggie Southal
and Miss Nora E. White.
Red Riding Hood Drill-Pupils o.
the Grammar Grade.
| Especially worthy of praise was the
work of the pupils of the Primary
Grade in the Daisy song, the violir
playing by Mr.. Hutchinson, the sing
| ing by the young gentlemen OF the
| High School and in the Red Riding
| Hood drill, though the whole pro
lgramme was so beautifully rendered
| it were hard to say which number
were best. Too much cannot be sai(
as to the perfect execution and pur'
tones that marked the vocal duet b.
Mrs. Southall and Miss White, whicl
gave great pleasure to those VIII
- heard it.
On Friday night another highl,
pleasing programme was presented
consisting of the following selection
2 after the opening chorus and prayer
II Piano duet-Misses Mears and Hut
. Crimson.
Solo (by responsibilities Kathry
= Reade.
Chorus-"Merry Mermaids," youn
t ladies of the High School.
Il Violin selection-Mr. J. Stanle
a Hutchinson.
e Dialogue-"Going to the party,
I Misses Mears and Hutchinson, M
n Lawrence Adams.
4 l - 1919
4 |,
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Gov. Hughes says he will not accept
the vice-presidential nomination In a
letter to Gen. Stewart WoOdfOrd.
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lors FOR SLAE-At LeCato Station
Oak Hall, Va. p.u,ors
Accomac, Va.

FOR RENT-For year 1909 or term Oh
wears, for share or money, my i noLso
farm near Leemont in good condltloh
and with an abundance OF resources
- II. w. Shrieves,.
Leemont, Va.
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Cut Prices For IS Days Only.


Beginning IueSddy, may lStn. on the rOlOWinQ:
We will sell lot of embroderes values IL to 2Oc for 10c
lot of Torchon laces value zoe. piece at 1Oc piece
/ lot of white Eoienne value Zoe. at I24c.
/ lot of white Madras, value 20 to 3Oc. 15c.
/ lot of white Cambrics, value 15c 124c.
/ lot of Muslins value 15c. 12!c.
/ lot of fancy Lawns, value 10 to 15c. &C..
/ lot of Calicos DC.
Silk checks in cream and colors 39c.
China Silks, value SOC S9c
Toxic Silks, value SOC. 39c
All wooden dress goods, 81 90 to s125 98c,
d" so to Csc. &c.,
A lot of short cuts in Mattings 20 to 3Oc 15c
Ladies Shoes and Slippers S1.O0 to $500 &c.
|Chdrens black lace hose 15c. lOc
white hose 25c l5c
Special prices on lot of ribbon, 10 to zoe. lOc.
I6 foot porch shades Slzo.
II lot of mems women's and childrens' white
canvas oxfords at 75c.
And in Crockery we will sell the whole line at cost
and below: Water Sets Dinner Sets Tea Sets and Glass
Ali Summer Clothing at any price to close, also Hats
and Mems Slippers.
YOUR choice in the various lines
Ashby & Hickman,
cACCOMAC, VA.
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For SALE-One transplanter, S25. 90,
cash or time.
Jas. II. Hartman,
Temperanceville, Va.
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Notice to Carriage Buyers.

Having contracted with A. Wrenn
& Sons, of Norfolk, Va, to sell
100 buggies this season, and with
Novelty Carriage Co., of Wilmington,
for quite a number of the well known
Novelty, we are now prepared to fnr-
nish our customers not only with
them but with everything manufac-
tured in the shape of vehicle, such
as Surveys, top buggies, runabouts,
speed carts, single and double wagons.
We have over 100 in stock to select
from, and everyone is guaranteed to
be as represented or money refunded.
All of which we offer cheap for
CASH.
Nl,,,.n fl,. h,1ni noa
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Notice Creditors
Commissioners Office, J
Accomack y. H., Va,
May IA, 1908.

To the creditors of Francis f. Stock
ley deceased, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that, at tue re-
quest of the personal representatives
of the said decedent, have appoint
ed the 25th day of May next. at
my said Office, forreceiving proof of all
debts and demands against the said de-
cedent or his estate; at which time
and place you are required to attend
and prove your claims.
Given under my hand the day and
year first above written.
John s. Parsons,
Commissioner in Chancery.
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Business Notices.

WANTED-Bids to furnish coal for
schools of Metompkin district for ses-
sion 190S-19O9. The coal is to be first
class stove, tons for each teacher,
with privilege of Board to have addi-
tional coal needed and ordered
through clerk at contract price. All
bids to be in May 26, and opened May
q, 1908.
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Roy D. White, Clerk.

For SALE $50 acres white gum and
beach timber. $500 per acre cash, two
small pieces old growth pine and oak,
near station.
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FOR LITTLE ONES
THREE-PlEcE SUITS A FASHION.
ABLE COSTUME.
Froek and Short Coat with Aceesso-
ries, viii Be Much Worn-Fas-
clnating Designs Are Sent
Us from France.

Even the babies are to have three
piece suits for the spring and summer
outht. OF course, as it is for an in
fant, this fashionable costume is not
actually in three pieces, but consists
Of a frock with short coat to match,
thus filing the place of the womans
costume with jumper suit and jacket,
or with waist, skirt and jacket.
A touch of the seasons fashions also
to be noted in the baby's attire is the
use of fine soutache braid in white to
trim little froeks and coats instead Of
embroidery. For baby in short frocks
a most fascinating French costume
shown among the recent importations
is trimmed with this braid. The little
frock was made with tiny skirt Of alter
mating bands of batiste trimmed with
the braid and yalenciennes insertion.
The tiny baby waist had vertical lines
of the insertion and was also braided.
The frock was finished with quaint
little turnover collar, quite narrow and
shaped in fine points, and this collar
was also trimmed with the braid.
On either side of the little bodice
were pink rosettes, formed of FIVE
points of satin ribbon, with satin
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
Change in styles.

Although the change viii be a grad
ual one, eventually the extravagantly
large hat the huge pompadour. the
frills and the furbelows Of the bodice
and the full skirt will be a thing OF
the past The new tendency is all to-
ward the straight up-and-down type OF
figure-sloping slender hips, pulled
back, tight skirts trailing to the
ground, plain. fitted waists and sleeves
Of the old.fashloned tighthttlng sort.
which cling to the arm from shoulder
to wrist
Besides the above changes. the new
corset effect gives unusual slenderness
Of line; cutin-one dresses win be fash.
ionable and mousquetaire sleeves
which show the outline Of the arm
will be favored and skirts viii have
lost their full effect
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01

the temperature is above SO degrees
in the male or 1915 degrees in the fe.
male After a few days Of normal
temperature light work begins, and Is
slowly increased-the temperature be-
ing carefully watched-through such
grades as Cd walking from half a
mile to ten miles daily, (2) carrying
baskets Of mould. CD using a small
shovel (4) using a large shovel, 90
using a pickax and (6l using a plckax
six hours a day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
FOUND A HAVEN or REFUGE.
Idea That Came to Man Who Didn't
Want 70 Expose Himself

It came near to being a great en-
barrassment. even though he was only
man.
Men aren't supposed to mind such
things; but his garter was slipping
down. and for two reasons he wasn't
anxious to make public exhibition Of
himself IN fixing it up. says the New
York Sun. First Of all. he had a more
than usually lean calf. and secondly,
he was one of the short underwear
brigade.
But something had to be done, and
quickly, if he didn't want to risk hav-
ing some one step on the trailing gar
ter-if he didn't do 1t himself-and so
either break it or give him a fall.
Then came the great idea. It took
quick work, because just the right mo-
ment had to be seized.
He entered one of the less fre-
quented-for lack Of better phrase
Office buildings, which had a turnstile
door In between the leaves he
stopped down, out Of vulgar sight, and
in a trice or less had his garter fixed.
He figured that any one coming after
would delay about pushing the door
just long enough to save him.
Then ne kept right on around and
so into the street, satisfied in every
way.
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JACKETS IN BRIGHT coLoRs.
Combination with Plain Skirts Is
Fad Of the Moment.

The daytime coats Of the moment
are distinctly separate garments.
Striped velvet and cloth are, perhaps,
the most striking. | have seen several
smart jackets in very bright colors
worn with plain skirts. which, at first
glimpse. did not seem to be at all re-
lated to them For example, one was
OF cinnamon brown and light gray al
ternating stripes II was worn over
Llncoln-green cloth skirt The coat
was a 26inch cutaway the cut begin
ming just below the bust. Between
the free edges Of the coat could be
seen a charming little waistcoat OF
green suede fastened by half-lnch
enameled buttons. Leather trimming
is much used in waisteoats, revers.
collars OF cuffs II is as often a glace
leather as it is suede. It is sometimes
replaced by soft kid when combined
with velyets.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
ArtIstIe TrImmIna.

A beautiful trimming that Is possi-
bic for the girl who embroiders is
made on bands Of pale pink satin
with trails Of tiny roses and foliage
IN different shades Of pink and green
crossing and recrossing to form a
series Of oval wreaths joined together.
The bands may be any desired
width and the embroidery should be
done in Kensington stitch with the
edges OF the design slightly padded
to give a raised effect. Wherever
there is a turnedover petal # should
be heavily padded and worked in satin
stitch
If soft satin is used It Is better to
baste the banding on tissue paper be-
fore working, or It may pull
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
Our
Place
in the
Universe
By SIR OLIVER LODGE.

planet in the solar system
Men have not been here long do not pretend say how long
may that the earth has gone through long labor Of preparation
Of We know history
Of the human than know about the history Of the planet
Thus then the chances that if we visit planet chosen
DOM shall find either in the labor Of preparation the Of
rest after activity The of the existence Of to the
human race may episode the life planet the earth
has been inhabited only 100000 2OO00OOOO years. may
planet chosen at being similarly inhabited There great
be said; this only the first word it were Of agument
but it is not to be wholly overlooked.
In our SYSTEM however there planets of all
thousand times bigger the earthnamey Jupiter Others smaller
than the earth there still smaller Jumps of careerng
around the sun which occasionally falls the earth and
dug up large quantities Of minute particles down
to separate The large that has not had time cool
even on the surface blazing of gas and likely be
inhabited nor Jupiter Others cool enough be inhabited but
is not whether they have reached the period Of the human
may have reached period at which something ecoaby
higher than the human is existing upon it.
life originates these planets science is ignorant at
present mystery. would not have you build much
on that think it will always remain mystery, would
have theoogan shaken his if science should discover something
about the and origin Of life YOU realize that this pro-
cess Of evolution process which negatives excludes the idea Of
divine activity say, revelation to Of the
of divine activity 1t is the way the Deity works.
The attempt show that evolution wguded-tha it is the result
Of absolute hance-fa What pointed mguided random
change guided change The other could not be done in time
What we have realize regard place the universe that
we are intelligent helpful and active parts the scheme
are among agents the creator One the helpful ideas
operaon-heping another Cooperation and smu
latng sense-co-opsruton with the Divinity himself
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covered mold in the center so thar
thew looked like five-petaled flowers
There were two more rosettes at ing
belt and ends Of the ribbon. Wnich
was quite narrow, hung to the bottom
Of the tiny skirt. There were also nat
flower rosettes on the sleeves.
The little jacket which matched tnis
froek was made Of the same material
linen batiste-and lined with pale
mink silk. There was rufie Of SIX
with pinked edges all around the
Jacket and a rufie of batiste edged
with valenciennes over this, The
Jacket was embroidered with the
soutache braid, exactly as was the
frock. and the whole outfit was as
dainty an array Of baby tnery as one
would care to see.
The infants bonnets are also most
attractive this spring. For the small
toddler of three or whereabouts there
are most extravagantly beautiful bon
nets of fine Tuscan braid, with fine
gold cord interviewer. This sounds al
most too elaborate for child, but
there is very little gold, and the braid
of which the bonnet is made Is as light
and airy as chiffon, The crown of this
bonnet was quite full and Of an lr-
regular shape. not at all stiff or heavy
in outline. The only brim was
double rufle OF plated chiffon and
caught in at the sides right over the
ears were pink chrysanthemums.
There was also most fascinating
babys bonnet resembling a turban.
quite high and round In the crown.
this being formed Of alternating rows
Of Valenciennes lace and silk There
was no brim to this bonnet, except a
thick double ruche Of fine lace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
10 Keep Roses

Roses may be kept fresh for a week
by exercising a little judgment in the
care Of them.
When they first come in from the
florist arrange them in a good-sized,
deep vase, to provide plenty OF space
and moisture
Freshen the stems every day by cut.
ting off an inch or two with a knife.
Never use scissors for this purpose.
as they compress the wood cells and
leave them so tightly pinched together
that they cannot absorb the water In
the vase.
II the room becomes overheated re.
move the roses TO cooler place
At night all a wash basin With cold
water and throw the flowers into It.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
Cult of
Horrible
A Protest Against
the Modern Love
Of the GrueSOme
BY MRS. GEORGE NORMAN.

- HDEOUs murder is committed an unhappy young wora-
an has met violent death obscure alley, and the
a newoys the demand for extra specials and the
Ss most tongueed Of AngoSaxons is provided with
k7G tagging subject Of conversation whole family wiped off
the face Of the earth by the sudden insanity Of wreehed
IUaW neurote in whom possibly, and often most probably self
~ ~ control might cubed ncpnt Madness and the whole
~ rpeen details forth print; special photographs
only the Of the tragedy but all connected with
it the butchers boy who calls the house printed and sent
out to enchanted public
Now it may be that liking 'sup full with horrors" is
taste inbred natural and the emotions has been said which
men possess in common the profound That the ho poo the
people, reye strong crude sensations grueome detail and
hearndng situation therefore perhaps natural though cannot be
eeyating admirable
But the fact Of the having apparently nexhaustbe delight
horrors does not interpret the growing cult Of the horrible in the edu-
Gated classes Stevenson opms whose life triumph Of
rcsoute cheeriness over the depression that:
T We a so5 al % Of en- i Is 91 s hs8 SSRS'si 4ass 5Blss
But be the utmost ambition Of many who take upon them
selves mold the thought Of the day prove the rest Of humanity
world full Of such horrible things that not only inpos
sible to be happy but wicked to endeayor to be
Take example much Of the fiction Of the day. much Of
gueome debang its soaed realism that anyone 25
lures wary among the books library shelves.
@aber dreadful but powerful" How often, times out Of mind
has that familiar phrase about foohy horrible
book young women with about much knowledge Of life their
little children peru half Mortified half fascinated onedd
presentation Of life sordd medley Of evg and fauousy
tragedy unreeed by the saving CLEAN Of humo that
leayens most things-no knowledge that
Aas Rsaqy l 9na s 5'i % os s g 10y Go @ no5 @ so DEATH and ~ and
distortion Of the natural beautiful facts Of life and its continue
dwe upon the exclusion all else and the readers totally
bemuse realizing that they feel something they close the precious
book but quite knowing what excam: GLOW powerful
Someone remarked that Zoa genius consisted sitting daily
at his window and depicting exactly what he from it. Py en
the dry pointed onder that he lives dirty neighbooo
nothing than be powerful" if by powerful under
stands the casting away Of the good and good impose
alike 1t particularly difficult rend the veil of the ultimate
deccncies the difficulty lies rather and measured presnment
of life
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
zAsY 10 REmEMaeR AM DATE
Rhyme Will Fix Days Of Week Of
Every Month.

Tbs following lines, committed to
memory give an easy method of stat
ing ohhand the day Of the week Of
any date in 1908;
Just a mothers arms. my iocund Jean;
A spell Ger Natures dream.
The number of letters in each word
represents the date Of the first satur-
day In the particular month to which
it corresponds; thus. "iust," for jan
uary, has four letters, because the first
Saturday In January is the fourth Of
that month; "a, representing Febru-
airy, has one letter as the first Satur-
day in February is the first day Of that
month; and so on through all the p
months.
Each word Of the u, excepting the
"a, begins with the same letter as
the month it represents. Thus, Just
begins with i" because January be-
gins with o." mothers" begins with
IN" because March begins with I'm; ="
and so on all through. with the excep-
tion of "a" for February.
Having obtained the dates Of the
first Saturdays. the date of every other
Saturday in the month is got by the
addition Of the necessary number Of
seyens, from which it is but a step to
any intermediate day.-Stray Stories
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pdhlmenl 10 the cup OF Tea, not as real
refreshment Frequently they are not
touched BY the guests who run in dur
ing an informal afternoon. and seldom
are many eaten by any one visitor.
The sandwiches should be perfectly
fresh and Of the lightest thinnest
bread.
Each slice should be as thin as
wafer and cut either round and a little
larger than an old-fashloned cookie. or
oblong. the width Of the two fingers
and not more than an inch and a half
long This size is easy to handle and
Is not too large to be laid on the edge
Of ones saucer
Plain bread and butter sandwiches
are dainty. and II a filling is desired
one may try any Of the several that
are suited TO this afternoon function.
Meat or game paste highly seasoned
and spread very thin between two
waters Of bread will be found dainty
and delicious Crisp lettuce leaves
with a suspicion OF mayonnaIse make
an excellent filling for bread waters.
as do also nuts chopped very fine
until they are like a paste when mixed
with mayonualse.
Mild cheese Of a creamy consistency
is adapted to tea sandwiches. and may
be so seasoned as 10 mystlfy the
guests as to lts real character The
very best sandwiches Tor tea are
those which have the alllng 80 blend.
ed that no one ingredient predom-
mates. Cream cheese mixed with
little Worcestershire sauce and some
cayenne and spread with butter makes
delicious morael with a cup Of
Ceylon.
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ments," Wallets de luxe, wardroom
jewels, cabin maids "trot abouts."
etc. are thoroughly disciplined. They
move noiselessly and their voices are
golden-being silent II these men
are hard-up, they do not show it. They
are not holding themselves as cheap
servants. Only the green ones will
accept s25 a month A trained valet,
butler, general houseworker or handy
man about the house wants $40 or
more.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01
More Advice.

"Ought a man in politics to be com
municative or silent?" asked the
young man who is learning the states
manship business.
well" answered Senator Sorghum,
he should not go to an extreme eth
sr way. The man who wants to
tell all he knows becomes a bore
and the man who seems afraid 10
tell anything he knows becomes an
object OF suspicion
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-01

liked for their solid tone. which Is the
modern outgrowth Of those old-fash-
Toned lowered bags. There is some
thing satisfactory about bag all OF
one color and its comparative somber-
ness. It is carried with a sense OF
pleasant relief from the much decor
ated, bejeweled and highly ornament
ed receptacles which have been seen
everywhere Of late.
The best jewelry shops are showing
bead bags in solid colors fitted with
plain gold rims and handles instead
Of the rococo silver ones sparkling
with jewels, with which many women
had genuine oh bead worked bags
mounted rather on account OF their
fondness for such ornamentation than
for it's appropriateness. The new bead
bags come in oblong and square
shapes, and they are moderately deep.
On the bottom is the twisted even
bead fringe which is the familiar fin.
ish for them.
Turquoise blue, garnet, coral, tan,
mauve and gray bead bags are lovely,
and If they match the costume they
give it smart finish The fringe is
made Of the same beads. Another no
ticeable departure from the fashion
established century ago is in the
quality of the beads, Those used for
the new bags are sometimes opaque
and lustrous The garnet beads have
the old-time sparkle due to the way
they are cut, while the turquoise ones
possess the look OF the real jewel.