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The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

When sculptor says that a Boston
statue of Psyche needs more clothes
he Goes not reflect upon the decora-
tive value of the Psyche knot He
merely calls attention to its in
adequacy.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Those Harvard astronomers who
have discovered new comet should
have waited for a more opportune mo-
ment There is too much rea, news
in the papers these days.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

1t is reported that women are going
to wear smaller hats this winter. The
milliners must have discovered that
some OF the women had big hats that
were as good as new left over from
last winter
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Lr English inventor is working on
ai.'etess telephone which will enable
enc 10 tnlk any distance Moreover.
sEiss.s perfected a man can carry one
IN us pocket sEd be right in touch
,site his he..s o. Office wherever he
e ss...<. .ssen will be the use of ever
en,rs ARA
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Friends Of Dtaz are reported to be
plotting for the purpose OF restoring
him TO power in Mexico Why can't
they. since no has succeeded in get
fiEg away from trouble. let the poor
n.G man alone?
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

ct the Grand opera house in this
city, the people Of Texarkana will
have the opportunity OF listening to
one of the leading negro educators OF
the world.
Booker T. Washington. president
and founder of the Tuskegee Indus
trial Institute at Tuskegee. Ala. is be-
yond any kind of caviI or doubt, to-
day. the foremost man of his race, not
only in the United States, but in the
world.
He is known throughout the United
States and Is well liked by the lead
Ing men OF all creeds and political par
ties because of his real worth among
the people of his race along lines
which, If followed, certainly stand for
the moral and Industrial uplift OF the
American negro. He believes in edu-
cation for the negro in the United
States, but qualities this belief with
the suggestion that the education
must be practical and in such way
that 1t will prepare the negro for
life of usefulness in the community in
which he lives. There are certain
people in various parts of the county
who differ with the distinguished col
ored man. in this respect, but their
number, never large, is constantly de-
creasing.
Booker Washington would eliminate
every particle of idleness among the
members of his race, by intoxicating
energy, morality and Industrious hab-
its through the medium of industrial
schools and colleges. Albeit he is not
encouraging the colored people to en-
ter politics. He has seen enough OF
this to know that there is very little
in it for the white man and nothing
for the negro. To be Industrious.
honest and attentive to business,
whatever that business is, seems to
be the great vital text upon which
the career of Washington centers,
and it is a most worthy one. 1t took
Washington a long time to prove to
the people-the white people OF the
south-that he is sincere, but he sue
ceeded in doing so and now he has
the satisfaction of knowing that
throughout the nation, Institutes like
his beloved Tuskegee, are being es-
tablished and that great and lasting
results for good are flowing there
from.
1t is sincerely hoped that his visit
to Texarkana will be productive OF
good things. Not that the white and
colored people are not on good terms.
for it can be stated here that the races
are on excellent terms, there is ne
point of conflict and the colored peo-
pie as rule are Industrious and law
abiding; but simply because his dis
cusssion of the principal features OF
the race problem. from an industrial
viewpoint, will be beneficial to the en-
tire citizenship-Editori Texar
kama (TeX) Courier.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Brooks comet is now moving away
from the earth. 1t can still be seen
by the naked eye in rear elevation. 1t
has fuzzy tail and looks like two
cent star that has got qmudged.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Earle Ovington is going to try to
carry mail by aeroplane from the At
lantic to the Pacific coast. 1t is hoped
that he will assume no needless risks
by reading postcards on the way.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
.shinwreck un to- Date

Captain, is there much danger?"
Not a particle. A moving-picture
outfit will soon be along and rescue
US after they have taken few films"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

New York courts have sent to the
penitentiary farmer who recorded q
horse, race bet 1t is better for the
amateurs to leave these affairs to the
professionals
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

The Office boys relatives will now
regain their health for few months.
the frequent reports of their deaths
having been grossly exaggerated.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
No. 1 should like you to-

mo. 1 should like you to-"
"Oh, would you? Then watch mel.
exclaimed the bully as he shattered
the bowl TO atoms.
DO you mind now?''
Not bit" replied the small boy.
edging away My mother borrowed
the bowl from your mother this morn
ing. You'll hear all about 1t when you
get homei =
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

neighbours chickens should be allowed
to roam at large.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

This is the season when the aver
age janitor is an ardent coal conserva
ZIONIST
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

After man has been married about
a year he begins to wonder why his
friends didn't get busy and have him
locked up before he did it.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Fer $4,000 an indianapolis man is
pushing a wheelbarrow around the
country from capital to capital How
does this assist the uplift?
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Your plain citizen will do little
awaiting across the country so long as
the necessity remains for private
trains in the immediate background
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Girls look as though they would
have to grow lot in order to f1t their
new tangled baggy overcoats.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

1t was polite of Togo to give his
gift horse to the emperor instead of
to the elevator man. to whom so many
American hand their gift cigars.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

A burglar who coughed like motto
cycle robbed a garage. What could
he do if he were trying to rob round
house?
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Yes. Claribel. as you say, the duke
OF the Abruzzi must be a very domes-
tic man. since he has been sweeping
the seas.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

The New York man who is trying
to compel his wife to marry her affin-
ity has evidently made 4 study of the
refinements of cruelty.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

An 1904 dollar. lurking around
Chicago, is said to be worth $3.50.
There are times when dollar is
worth more than that
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

A Massachusetts woman has left her
estate to the old maids of her town.
How absurdi There are no old maids
these days.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

The love OF the beautiful is becom-
ing not only the possession of the rich.
but the desire and possession of the
very poorRt. Hon. John Burns.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Meanwhile other shaky dams hold
ing back water that might destroy
towns should be braced up.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

China seems to be doing thorough
job of awakening this time
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Prospects for the rice crop are good.
but that does not especially interest
the young woman who is soon to be-
come bride.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

New York is to spend S30.00O.ooo
on education next year. 1t needs every
cent Of it
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Edison is under the fire Of the Ger
mans because he says they drink too
much beer. He might invent a substi-
tute.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

1.-The Chronicle is glad to welcome
Booker T. Washington to Houston,
and feels that he will be extended a
courteous and BETTING greeting by
men of all races.
HE has, by his own unaided eff
forts, risen from a position of poverty
and humility to one of commanding in
f1uence He has wrought great work
for the people of his race, and has. by
both precept and example, sought to
lead them into the paths of nobler
and more useful living.
He has recognized that to train
the young negro properly he must
train not only his head and his mem
DRY, but his hands and his heart,
There are many worthy people of the
negro race in Houston. and they will
give the great representative of their
race welcome BETTING his worth.
Mayor Rice, by participating in the
ceremonies of the evening in his ca
pacity of chief executive of the city,
does a graceful and commendable act.
1t will show to those who seem so
greatly to misunderstood the feeling
of the southern people towards the
negro that UNDER all proper circum-
stances and to the limits which social
propriety permits the southern man is
always ready to help the negro and
to encourage him in his efforts to rise
in the world. Editorial, Houston
(Tex.) Chronicle
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Blood Poisoning is often caused by
/ slight cuts or wounds. Death may result.
Hamlins Wizard Oil will draw out the
poison. heal the wound and prevent
rious trouble
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

An amateur has no business trying
to fly. Let him hang his hat on
hangar. but don't go near the aero.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

IL we were called upon to name the
two worst enemies of the negro in
America we would not hesitate to an
swer. whisky and pistols" The bane
of the race is the reckless, irresponsi-
BILE young negro who fears neither
God nor man. and whose degradation
can be traced directly to the two evils,
whisky drinking and pistol -toting."
When an ignorant youth fills up on
mean whisky and has a gun in his hip
pocket he at once becomes menace
to the public peace While others than
negroes are equally as guilty OF the
evils mentioned, we are concerned just
now in helping to lift our own burden.
Star of Zion.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

a fool of evdry man she meets. but size
can make sPmething Just as good.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Mrs. " fnslow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allay.s pain, cures wind collie, 25e bsstls-
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Ones point of view is as much a
matter of bank account as of mental
worth.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Out at Boley, the all-negro Oklaho-
ma town, an old-time barbecue was
given a few weeks ago in order to
promote good feeling and good will
generally. Indians from the surround
ing country were invited, and came
in large numbers. After dinner had
been served the speaking began on
the part of Indian and negro orators.
One Indian seemed to voice the
sentiment of his people towards ne
groes in speech which follows:
Indian always friend to black man.
Red man and black man get well to-
gether. Red man he owns much land.
Colored man he make big field make
much cotton, much corn. Red man
gets his share without law suit. no
trouble with black man. He good to
work to pay lease. Red man has
plenty to land, he want colored man
to work his land. Indian man he wants
to sell land White man. he wants to
bury Indians, land. Make big bargain.
take land way from Red man. Indian
wants colored man to work his land
and make big field for sduaw and pap
poose.
Rich man he get behind Red man
and the Red man he make way for
him; Red man he lead black man he
follow, and Red man take him
through all right"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Bishop George blackwell. one OF
lions ablest bishops. is very pro-
nounced against growing evil in the
ministry amongst US. that of spurious
titles from spurious and fake schools.
He rather decries the prevailing prac-
ttce and thinks the time has come to
denounce the schools and the men, 70
which we add our most emphatic
Amen! Away with takers in every
profession amongst usi-Mobile Press
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

There is no excuse for any child
being out of school. If they have time
to walk the streets eli day, they GER
tatnly have time TO spend few hours
in school, each day for five days in
the week. They are missing oppor-
tunities that will cause regret in the
future
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

A quaint or homely way of express
ing truth is often the most forceful.
4 minister, possessing an irrepress-
ible sense of humor, has been lectur-
ing us as to the best way to get along
in the world. He said one need know
merely how to tickle the world" to
get from it a measure of what may be
wanted. These are his illustrations:
He tickled an old sow with a stick,
on one occasion, and she edged over
toward him to be tickled some more.
The tickling was repeated several
times, and soon she was fla on her
back enjoying the flattery to the high
est. Tickle the ground, said he, and
it will yield in comparative abundance.
Some young men put up the wall that
young women will not accept their at
tentions. These fellows are green on
the tickling process"
Tickling the world" Is another way
of saying that success with the pub
lie depends principally on the way
people are approximation the tact
person shows in his daily dealings
with his fellows.
Garry a cheerful expression, smile
often, and people will smile back and
give you a respectful hearing. 1t is
the hard-headed, close-cloaked person
going about with an air of "I-know
MISUNDERSTANDING" who is
continually grumbling about this being
hard old world"
Get it into your head that you are
merely part of this great big piece
of world machinery; and that each
person you meet is as much a part of
1t as you are. Turn yourself aloose to
learn something from every one with
plan of ticking the world" and you
win experience better results in all
your affairs.-Southern Life Magazine.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Wealth and education must be
broadened in the negro's affairs.
These are the principles of race
building, which will create harmony
between the two races
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Strive to attain something in a life's
time commea0able to your people to
be recorded in their annals
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

We urge every negro family to read
some good negro newspaper The ne
gro paper gives encouragement to
your boys and girls. and it is the ons5,
source of negro literature that reaches
you directly.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Plant that small plot OF land in
truck next year and realize something.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
ISsIIIs AKA ss s ss's e.
Il . sas'sssa .ss Thompson's Eye Water
In Sunday Soho

What can, you say of Cain?"
He was the first boy scout"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
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Youths, what are you living this
life for? Have you planned anything
for your future, or are you travelling
the ordinary rut of life, looking for
nothing but existence alone. without
any of its worthy or attainable ambi-
tons? You should consider these
questions and awake from that sleepy
ness and reach out for higher ideals.
The avenues of education are open
to you. Much of the employment Is
given you, and vast opportunities
await you who make the best OF It
Stay out of the north and remain In
the southland, where myriads OF
chances await you who will prepare
yourselves. The southern negro is
branching out into every available
business. He is becoming wealthy
and is preparing the way for our
selves for the positions.
Morality. and Christianity must be
practiced extensively among the
young men. They must organize Bible
classes, libraries, debating societies.
gymnasiums, etc., which tend to de-
veiop the individual morally, mentally
and physically and lead him to follow
a quiet, beneficial and intelligent life.
There must be some training along
these lines to the extent that it may
become hereditary in generations to
come. When we follow these princi-
pies, we are following good factors
of benefit to the race in every respect.
We will diminish the number of our
boys in the chain gang, put ban
on excessive immortality and rem
ovate into intelligent action. uncultur-
ed minds.
There are many young men who, by
misfortune, are thrown into poor cir
cumstances, and have not the chance
to acquire an education. This Is a pit
able case and should be remedied, and
the only remedy to his condition is
compact association which brings
about sympathy and aid for him and
awaken the spirit and manhood In
him to acquire some knowledge of
course of learning.
Take heed, help your fellow man.
and build stronger men Intellectually,
physically and neutrality-suspicious.
Plaindealer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-06-02
GOOD WORK WELL SUPPORTED
People Arc Liberal In Their contrihu-
tons TO Young Mems Christian
Associations.

This year Young Mems Christian as
sociations are likely, 1t is said, to
break all records In amount of money
raised for new buildings. The success
at Philadelphia. when 100000 was
secured in twelve days. has given slim
illus both to Young Mems and Young
Women's associations. Added to 1t
was the 100000 campaign for build
ings in foreign capitals. Brooklyn
women. with the aid OF a few men,
have Just secured t415.o00; Atlanta
men. 100000; Reading, $4,000;
Elyria, Ohio, 1927. 900. where the COM
mittee asked for but 800. 900: Charles
ton, s. c., $4,000; Raleigh. N. c.,
$4,000; Walla Walla, Wash, $4,000.
and Ishpeming, Mich, $22,500. Associ-
alton leaders say three things help
them in getting these large sums:
Christian unity, short and public ap-
peal, and real results accomplished in
buildings already erected
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-06-02
TUB DRESSES FOR A DOLLAR
Dainty Frocks In All Sorts Of Designs
Are Now Well Within the
Reach Of All.

1t Is astonishing how many dainty
frocks for the summer can be made
these days setting the limit of ex-
penditures at 81. including the pat
terms and threads.
Never before have so many delicate
designs been shown in inexpensive
lawns and ginghams. and the bust
ness girl should begin now to make
the smart little dresses which she will
wear to the Office during the coming
summer.
Two things should be remembered.
One is that much trimming of any
sort detracts both from the cool eff
feet of the gown aud makes 1t bad to
launder; the second is that however
dainty the very light materials are
they are far less serviceable than q
plaid or plain buff or blue dress.
AS to the question OF expense, be-
gin with the pattern. Choose one OF
the new ones that are capable of being
carried out in. several different fash
ions, with or without the high waist
line or with long or short sleeves and
with or without yoke. Thus for 15
cents you will provide yourself with
a pattern for several frocks.
Next, few yards of white null and
some inexpensive lace will make
broad collars and cuffs and fichu OIL
dainty pointed yoke, all of which
will serve as trimming. for your
gowns.
Then as to materials. Ginghams
plain ones. may be purchased as low
as and 10 cents yard A goot
quality of lawn In dark colors II
only cent or two more In price.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-06-02
CRIMINAL NEGLECT
OF SKIN AND HAIR

cuticura Soap and Ointment do so
much for poor complexions. red.
rough hands. and dry. thin and fall
ing hair, and cost go little that 1t is
almost criminal not to use them.
Think of the suffering entailed by
neglected skin troubles-mental be-
cause Of disfguration-physical be-
cause Of pain. Think Of the pleasure
Of clear skin, soft white hands and
good hair. These blessings are often
only a matter Of little thoughtful.
timely care, viz.:-warm baths with
Cuticura Soap. assisted when neces-
sary by gentle anointings with CUT
cura Ointment. The latest Cuticura
book. an invaluable guide to skin and
hair health. will be mailed free. on
application to the Potter Drug 6
Chem. Corp, Boston, Mass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-06-02

IF It is true Gas those who make
1t their business TO know. say 1t
is) that American women have
less hair than the women Of other
lands. then we are compelled to ad-
mfre the cleverness with which they
conceal this deficiency. One would
naturally infer that variety OF styles
10 Embarrassing would be impossible
q them, but this is not the case at
AL. BY using switches, chignons,
transformations and the many other
>ddvices Of dealers in hair goods, all
the pretty conceits in the changing
fashions In couture are copied and
our gentlewomen continue to look to-
day demure, tomorrow vivacious: an
other day finds them with stately
coihure and then again they effect
simplicity. No doubt Cleopatra rung
all the changes within her knowledge
or invention In matters OF dress to
aid her in earning the greatest trib-
ute paid to her Vaccinations: Age
cannot wither, nor custom stale, her
infinite variety"
Just now we must concern our
selves with suiting our coiffures to
both large and small hats. The new
imports for midsummer are more than
large. one may almost call them enor-
nous.
The large hats require couture
designed to I'LL in the space under
the brim next the face and head.
UtAeFwiBe they look grotesque and
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-06-02
10 YEARS A BANDIT
Old Bin Miner, Stage Coach and
Train Robber.
Has Left . Criminal Trail Over the
West-Now Faces Long Term
In Prison for Georgia

Gainesville, Ga.-Far back In the
SOS drivers Of stage coaches making
trips back and forth ACROSS the state
of California began to come In from
their lone-mountain journeys with
cash boxes rtfied OF their contents.
sometimes horse shot, and tn every
case with the same story. A lonely
spot on the road, sometimes In the
daytime, sometimes at night, = single
highwayman and the magic words,
Hands up!" The tale never varied.
For want Of better name the lone
highwayman came to DO known, far
and wide, as California Billy"
The exploits Of California Billy
continued for several years. All Of
forts at his capture were in vain.
Many posses hunted the lone outlaw,
tempted by offers Of generous re-
wards. But he seemed to bear a
charmed life
1t vas not until 1869 that he was
caught. The driver OF stage tina.
ran in from the hills back of Sacra-
mento jumped from his seat In front
OF the ONCE early one morning in the
spring of that year and breathlessly
told how he had been held up but q
few hours before. The strong box of
the stage had been heavy with gold
dust sent in by miners. Never before
had California Bill' dared to attack
q coach so close to a town.
In 20 minutes from the time the
driver told his story a heavily armed
posse was riding hard back over the
trail 1t was not difioult to pick up
traces of the bandit. Before nightfall
his hunters were close upon him and
ar the sun sank behind the hills they
surrounded him. The posse expected