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The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
INFLUENTIAL SOUTHERN
PAPER ON RACE PROBLEM
WHITES SHOULD TOTE" SQUARE.
SAYS NEW ORLEANS ITEM.

The Item, New Orleans, recently
had the following strong editorial re-
gardlng the rights of colOred Ameri-
cans. The Item says:
I'VE state unqualihedly that there
Is every reason why, in decency, JUS
tice, humanity and good public policy.
the better white people of this section
should accord even handed justice and
proper consideration to the self re-
speeding, law abiding element OF our
negro population.
In the first place, the man who as
sumes a cruel attitude toward another
human being stultifies himself. In the
next place the man who does another
a wrong or injustice unnecessarily dis
courages and embitters that person.
There is such a thing as nobIesse
oblige IN this world-a carrying out
Of the idea that one who has the ad-
vantage of race. color. birth or breed
ing owes it to himself to treat others
with kindness and consideration.
THE misconceptions Of reconstruc-
ton times have passed away. The ne
groes know their place in society. The
white people know that there is no
possibility Of any attempt being made
on the part of the sane element OF the
negro race to seek social equality or
to strive for political power through
the ballot.
The negroes have been disfran-
chised. They have no say In the gev-
eminent Of the country to which they
pay taxes and whose laws they must
obey. Fighting them is like shooting
at tame birds. Making an issue OF
them in politics is demagogism pure
and simple.
The reason is that this is fair and
right, and strong men, just men, chiv-
alrous men, stand for these things in
all cases and under all circumstances.
The negroes are a valuable indus
trial element in the south. They Gre
ate large part of our wealth. They
do great deal of the work. 1t is idle
and fatuous to argue the abstraction
whether we would be better on event
ually If they were not here. They are
here-a condition, not a theory.
They will be here while the rest of
us live, an element for good or for
evil. Fair treatment of them, humane
treatment, will certainly not make
them worse as a race or more difficult
as problem, nor will it hurt those
who recognize the comparative help
lessness of the negroes and insist that
each of them shall be treated in &C
cordance with the merits of his estab-
lished character and personal beha-
vior''
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

again don't know how to express
my thanks for the good it has done me
and I hope all suffering women will
give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound a trial 1t was worth its
weight In gold. Mrs J. p. ENDLIcH,
r. F. ID. No. Z, Erie, Pa
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs. contains no narcotic or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousands OF voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
atLynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, such as fDflamma-
ton, liberation, displacements, fibroid
tumors, Irregularities, periodic pains,
backache, Indigestion and nervous
prostration. Every suffering woman
owes it to herself to give Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial.
If you want special advice write
MrS.Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it.
It is free and always helpful.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
TAFT INDIGNANT
At MILLIOhAIRES

Beverly, Mass.-Speaking in behalf
Of the Indian and negro industrial
schools at Hampton. Va, of which he
is trustee, President Taft voicec his
indignation at the necessity that such
useful institutions must beg for money
and at the failure OF the nations
many miliionaires to come to their
rescue with contributions. In the
graduation of Booker Washington, the
president said. Hampton has done
enough to entitle it to the gratitude OF
the country.
The meeting was held at the home
Of Mrs. T. Jefferson Coolidge, at Man
chester, Mass. Governor Mann Of Vir-
ginia. the first Virginia governor
whom We have caught in New Eng
land and brought up here for this pur-
pose" as the president smilingly re-
ferred to him. and many OF the trus-
tees and some OF the men interested
In raising funds for Hampton were
present
Il always come in with living pro-
tesla point OF indignation-that an
institution as useful as that is, through
out the country" said the president.
forming, as it does, the basis for our
industrial schools and suggesting a
remedy and method of meeting the
negro problem still should be on a
basis necessitating the organization OF
such meetings as this and the begging
by such men as you see before you
for money enough to run it from year
TO year We have lots of millionaires
in this country and why cannot the
contributions be sufficiently large to
put such an Institution as Hampton
on a basis that shall be self-support-
ing?
Hampton graduated Booker Wash
ington. and as somebody has said, II
IT had not done anything else, that
alone would entitle it to the gratitude
Of the country. Booker Washington
established Tuskegee, and from Tus-
kegee has sprung many schools OF a
similar character throughout the
south.
Northern generosity and donations
and the education of the negro have,
of course, borne fruits and | don't
watn in any way to diminish the de-
sire of those who wish to give. The
negro is citizen of the south, very
important part of the industrial make
up of the south and the negro there
fore ought to come. and is coming,
more and more under the guardian
ship of the south
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

New York.-In an interesting adj
dress in which he deeply deplored the
failure of the negro to stand together,
Collector Charles w. Anderson spoke
to a large audience at the Church Of
the Seven Day Adventist, 1874 West
One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street,
using as his subject: THE Conflict
Between the Forces Of the Cross and
the Forces of the Crescent in TripoH,
and Its Lesson to U.s." Counsellor
MILFORD H. Smith presided.
Collector Anderson informed his
hearers that at this time the different
foreign nations are very much wor-
ried about the various strips of land
in Africa, and that the only territory
not in dispute is Liberia, and that
even Germany and France are unable
to agree on the Liberian boundary
question.
with Germany and France ready to
war over Morocco, England doing all
she can to retain her foothold in
Egypt, France resorting to every sub
terfuge to remain in control of Algiers.
and Italy and Turkey fighting over
Tripoli, the negro of America can read
fly understand the great concern Eu-
rope is taking in Africa And yet.
while the various nations are trying
to get every foot of this rich and fer
tile country with the exception Of Ia
IBERIA, the descendants of Africa are
scattered here and there without own
ing a foot of the land in country
which is causing the countries of the
old world to quarrel and fight" de-
clared Collector Anderson
The negro was urged to get closer
together in order to accomplish much
good.
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NEGRO LAWYERS ORGANIZE
FIFTY LAWYERS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE UNITED STATES FORM
ORGANIZATION.

Little Rock, Ark.-The organization
of National Negro Bar association
was one Of the features of the Ma
tional Negro Business league meeting.
There were present so lawyers from
all parts OF the country, who took
part in the organization. ]. T. Settle
Of Memphis called the meeting to or
der. He said he was pleased to see
so many lawyers present, men who
we're making their way by looking aft
er the interest of their people.
The organization was perfected By
electing the following officers: ]. T.
Settle. Memphis, president; ]. Madi-
son Vance, New Orleans, vice-presi-
dent; p w. Howard, Jackson, Miss.
secretary; w. T. Andrews, Sumter, S.
c., treasurer; ]. Madison Vance, B. F.
Booth, j. w. Brown, 8. Laing VII
liams, w. T. Andrews, members of
committee on constitution.
L. ]. Winston of Greenville, Miss,
who is perhaps one of the oldest negro
lawyers in the south, as well as most
successful, addressed the association.
He said he thought it was a step for
ward for the negro lawyers to get to-
gether in a great organization to meet
each year with the Business league.
Winston is attorney for the Negro Ma
sons in Mississippi and several other
organizations.
P. w. Howard. who is attorney for
the Order of Calanthe in Mississippi,
the women's auxiliary of the negro
Pythians, also spoke. Mr.. Howard
represents the successful young negro
lawyers.
Scipio Jones delivered an address
of Nashville Globe.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
RED.
It's the Red Blood corpuscles. That
Proper Food Makes.

An Ohio woman says Grape-Nuts
food gave her good red blood and re-
stored the roses Of youth to a COM
plexion that had been muddy and
blOtchy. She says:
For 10 years had stomach trouble
which produced "a breaking out on my
face. The doctors gave it long Latin
name, but their medicines failed to
cure it. Along with this 1 had fire.
quent headaches, nervousness and us
ually pain in my stomach after meals.
Il got Disguised with the drugs,
stopped them and coffee off short, and
quit eating everything but fruit ana
Grape-Nuts, with Postum for my table
beverage.
"The headaches, stomach trouble,
and nervous weakness disappeared al
most like magic, which showed that
when the cause was removed and
good food and drink used nature was
ready to help.
My blood was purified and my COM
plexion became like young girls,
while my weight was increased from
80 to 100 pounds in a few months
good, solid firm flesh, where it used
to be soft and fiabby.
Il recommended Grape-Nuts and
Postum to one Of my friends, who was
afflicted as had been. She followed
my advice and in a short time was re-
stored to complete health and In about
8 months her weight increased from
100 to 14S pounds.
Our doctor, observing the effect OF
Grape-Nuts and Postum in our cases.
declared, the other day. that he would
hereafter prescribe these food prod
ucts for gastritis Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Greek. Mich.
Read the little book. The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's a reason. p
Ever read the above Iefters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, ard fu, Of human
Interest.
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immensely Of Nature.

They were OF p trip to Switzerland
and had that day braved all dangers
and assembled one of the highest
points in the Alps
He was very fat, and as he stood
painting and hopping his brow at the
top of the mountain, he turned to his
wife and said, with pathos in his
voice:
See, dear, how small one is in the
immensely of nature"
Small, indeed" answered his bet
ter half Why, you're standing in
front of me. hiding the whole of Mount
Blanc and the best part of the valley
of Chamonix! "-Exchange
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
What Travellers Needed.

A travellers outtlt 800 years ago
was somewhat different from the
present day. In Touring in $780,"
by E. S. Bates, the following list is
given: First among requisites is a
book of prayers and hymns effective
for salvation without being so pugna.
cio1s, doctrinally, as to cause sus-
picion. Next. a notebook; a watch.
or pocket sundiai; if a watch. not a
striker. for that warns the wicked
you have cash; broad-rimmed hat,
CATERS, boots. breeches las if his
friends would let him start without
any), gloves. shoes, shirts. handker
chiefs, ETC."
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
ALsINo ANIMALS IN JAPAN.

1t is noteworthy that albino ami
mails are regarded by the Japanese in
a superstitious light. The appear
ance Of one is considered a good
omen for the reigning mikado and oc
casionally signalizes reign. For ex
ample. one reign is called "hakuchi
or period Of the white pleas
ant; another the haiku hoo nenkan. y
or period Of the white phoenix.-Lon
don Globe.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
Easy to Understand.

When Senator John E. Hessin and
daughter Of Manhattan were doing
Europe and Asia last summer. says the
Kansas City Journal, they took a mo-
tor boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
In the party was a New York minis
ter. When the party had finished the
ride the minister asked the boatman
the amount of the bill. The boatman
told him. It was exorbItant.
Il can readily understand why
Christ walked on the water here" said
the minister.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
WHAT'S THE MATTER
WITH YOUR BABY |?

The young mother-and many an old
one. tools often puzzled to know the
cause Of her child's III nature The
loudness of its crying does not neces-
sarily indicate the seriousness of its
trouble. 1t may have nothing more the
matter with It than headache or a feel
ing of general dullness. It cannot, OF
course. describe its feelings. but as a
preliminary measure you are safe in
trying a mild laxative.
Nine times out OF ten. you viii find IL
is all the child needs, for it's restlessness
and peevishness are perhaps due to OBJ
struction OF the bowels, and once that
has been remedied the headache, the
sluggishness and the many other evil
dences Of constipation and Indigestion
will quickly disappear.
Don't give the little one salts, cathar-
tic pills or nasty waters, for these Will
act as purgatives. and they are too
strong for a child. In the families OF
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Mrs n A. Wisner, West Unity, Ohio.
and Mrs. Herman Wilson. StOutsviIle.-
Ohio, the only laxative given is Dr.
Caldweil's Syrup Pepsin. It has been
found to answer most perfectly all
the purposes OF a laxative. and its very
mildness and freedom from gripping.
recommend IL especially for the use OF
children, women. and old folks gener-.
ally-people who need a gentle bowel
stimulant Thousands of American
families have been enthusiastic about IL
for more than a quarter Of a century.
Anyone wishing to make a trial OF this.
remedy before buying II In the regular,
way Of a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar a large bottle family size) can
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free OF charge by simply addressing Dr.
w. B. Caldwell, 201 Washington St..
Monticello. III. Your name and address
on a postal card will do.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
NEGRO CITY PLANNED
TRACT OF 1858 ACRES ACQUIRED
AT HoRTENsE, TENN.

Nashville, Tenn.-A negro city has
county. A meeting was held there and
option held on 1858 acres taken up.
The United Helping society Of Ten
nessee is back Of the project, having
already built a number Of houses for
colored people at Antioch. All avail
able land there has been used. At
Hortense an agricultural and indus
trial school has been projected and a
widows and orphans home.
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". N. u, CINCINNATI, NO. 45-isff.
Arms Made to Order.

A United States senator worth mil
lions which he made rapidly. has a
coat-of-aTms recently acquired. he
gave large dinner party one night
His coat of arms was emblazoned in
gold on the top of the dinner cards.
The lady who went in with the SEN
ator, the wife of another senator, OBJ
served the insignia when she picked
up her dinner card and exclaimed:
How pretty!"
Yes" replied the senator proudly.
think il is rather neat My wife in
vented it."-Saturday Evening Post
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

gravel, and his treatment helped me
temporarily, but soon the symptoms
returned with greater severity than
before. Being urged, used Doan's
Kidney Pills and received almost
instant relief In a few weeks time
I was completely cured"
When Your Back Is Lame, Re-
member the Name-DOAN'S." soc. a
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
REMARKABLE.

You think that woman has an ex-
ceptionally kindly and generous dis
position"
"Unquestionably." replied Miss Cay
enne. she can read an entire col
umn of society news clear through
without once smiling cynically and
saying 'humph'l ! !"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

know what Il means TO drag through the
long day. aching from head 70 foot lame.
sore. weak. miserable and Respondent.
What's the use of going through all that
day after day-spending horrible sleepless
nights2 There isn't any since DR.. Derby
gave his wonderful discovery to the world.
DR.. Derbys Kidney Pills (guaranteed) help
from the very first : they can't hurt. You
soon find they are 'different--a truly scien-
cause Of Kidney arrangements.
II you have diabetes. dropsy, Bright's dis
ease. inhamed bladder. any urinary diff
Derby's Kidney Pills At once. Csc and SOC
packages. Sample package free. At drug
gists'. or sent direct By Derby Medicine Co.,
Eaton Rapids, Mich.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
JUST TO BE LET ALONE.

Deputation of Creditors-We've
come to tell you that we are quite
willing to make as easy an arrange
ment with you as possible
Debtor-The easiest arrangement
you could make would be all to go
away again.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

A patient once asked her physician
why his mustache was black and his
hair was gray. why" he replied.
my mustaehe is 20 years younger
than the hair on my head.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

ties, follow the ad-
vice of G.. H. Tut
tie, Rogers street,
ken Bow,
Nebr. Says Mr..
futile: Il W a S
confined to my
home for weeks,
unable to walk
more than ten feet
at a time. The
dOofo,. cold 7 haH
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
No RACE PRoRLEM t.ERE.

President Claffy. of the White Fair
association of Orangeburs county.
South Carolina. has invited eolored
men to take stock in the Enterprise.
Says he: THE progress of Orangeburg
Is for all good citizens. white or black"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
eoME INFORMATION. ANYHOW.

DO you think they are going to set
tie anything BY raising the Manner
Yes. sir; they are going to thor
oughly establish the fact that nobody
knows what caused the explosion
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
Riaht Place.

Henry may be bad student, but
at least he is consistent"
'In what way?"
Il caught him swearing over his
profane history"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
Not for Him.

Farmer Hayseed Tin the city)-I
want ter find an eatin'-house.
Accosted Pedestrian-Are you look
ing for any particular place?
Farmer H-WaH. not to burned
p'tickler-Boston Transcript
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

almost helpless. !
went to three doc
tors and they did
me no good, so my
sister advised me to
try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vege ia BILE
Compound, and
when 1 had taken
only two bottles I
could see Q big
change, 80 ! took
six bottles and I am
nouv Cfrovasr onH -all
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
Subjective.

Il see somebody has invented a
'noiseless' soup spoon. In what way
is it noiseless?"
why, madam, it's constructed in
such a manner that-er-you don't
make a noise when you're using it,"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

The time man begins to fear for
the future of his country is when he
fears he is going to lose job in the
election.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Lots Of men who sit around on dry
goods boxes and growl about hard
times would consider II an insult If
any one were TO offer them a job.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
MAN WROTE THIS.

Ida-You don't mean to say that
Algy called you old and homely7
Alice-Not IN exactly those words,
but he said II we rode home In the
subway I might not get q seat.--I4sfe
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

A bald man doesn't want the earth.
Give him bottle Of hair restorer that
will restore. and he'll go on his way
rejoicing.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
A SERIOUS ERROR.

Many a case of kidney disease has
proven fatal because the symptoms
We're not recognized. If you suffer
from backache or bladder irregulari-
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

A town that pays the preacher and
supports the editor is mighty close TO
heaven.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
Plausible.

Sunday School Teacher-Why was
the fiery furnace seven times heated?
Tommy suppose it went out be-
tween times.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
NOT HOPELESS.

Little Katherine know something
shan't tell
Crusty BacheIor-Never mind. dear,
You'll get over that habit as you
grow older Pathfinder
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
The FIGHT over AFRICA

CHARLES w. AMBER
SON IN AN ADDRESS SHOWS
HOW THE FOREIGN POWERS
ARE SEEKING TO GET CON-
troll WHILE THE NEGRO IS
SCATTERED OVER THE WORLD
AND OWNS BUT LITTLE OF
THE COUNTRY.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

The wife of the man who knows it
all gets back at him occasionally By
saying: Il told you SOL
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

What makes old age so sad is.
not that our joys. but that our hopes
cease.-Richter.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

HoxsIe's Group Remedy is certain cure and
preventive of Colds, Coughs and Group. No opium
no nausea Sold by druggists. 81 cents.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
Awful Baekaching
Kidney Troubled
DR.. Derby's Famous Pills Will
Quickly Restore Your Kidneys and
Bladder = Danish Your Rheu-
matIsm -TrY Them Frel

ing - those terrible pains stabbing you
through and MISUNDERSTANDING and wrench
ing every muscls. bone and nervel You who
suffer from kidney and bladder troubles
know the experience only 100 well. You
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
SHE
SUFFERED
FIVE YEARS
Finally Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Erie, Pa.-"I suffered for five years
from female troubles and at last was
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

In order to become a nuisance you
have only to hunt up grievance.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Only few people can follow the
lines of least resistance and obey the
alarm clock at the same time.