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

When Col. William NJ Howard. now
a member of the tariff board. was
electioneering for congress ono
autumn in bygone days he struck a
backwOOds county in Georgia. and got
very busy talking softly to the voters.
He vas much concerned sssS.--s. ~ IN.
named John, who was now for him,
then against him, and always change
able.
What's the matter with john" the
colonel asked one Of his constituents
Jaw, you can't tell nothin' about
John, colonel" was the assurance.
"He is the most tickle man you ever
see. Why. he has had religion so
many times. and been baptized in the
creek down here so often that the
bullfrogs know him every time he's
1ersed."
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 position of poverty
and humility to one of commanding in
fiuence 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 graceful and comnendable 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

Out at Boley, the all-negro OkIaho-
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 a speech which follows:
Indian always friend to black man.
Red man and black man get we'll 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
buy 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
FORCE OF HABIT.

How easy" unused Robert Edeson,
it is to form a habit and how hard
it is to break one. Last week 1 was
out on little joy ride when l came
to dignified looking gentleman stand
ing beside an auto, about which were
scattered tools of various sorts. Two
of the tires were removed. The digni-
fed gentleman was perspiring freely
and looking helplessly at a sympathet-
ic lady in the tOnneau
Having some trOuble% l asked,
stopping.
81 decline to be interviewed he re-
piled.
Carbureter out of whack?' I in
quired.
9" have nothing to say he answer
ed stiffly.
Had a blowout
az will not make a statement at this
time.
Stripped your transmission?
I don't remember
Look here, old chap, you seem to
be in trouble. Isn't there anything
can do to help you?
~ refuse to answer on the advice
of my attorney
Did the steering gear get stuck.
or what?
You may quote me as saying had
nothing to say
Well, you're a crusty person. Don't
you want some assistance?
I have nothing to say
Oh, don't bother him. begged the
sympathetic lady in the tonneau. The
poor man has been a witness before
the grand jury and two investigating
committees in the last month, and it
has affected him oddly" - Youngs
Magazine.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

as shall lead 20 the accomplishment Of
this end"
The following resolution was also
adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
committee that our home secretaries
should use all legitimate means TO
arouse public sentiment among the
white people in the communities where
there is a large colored population in
favor of proper housing and sanitation
among the negroes, and that efforts
should be made to enlist employers OF
negroes in towns, cities and country In
reasonable plans for the social better
ment of the negroes in their employ.
The committee hereby expresses its
sympathy with sane and well matured
negroes who are making Efforts to bring
about through their leagues the eduea-
tional, industrial and moral improve
ment of their people"
After discussing the question Of train
ing colored workers the following res
olution was adopted:
I'VE believe that Paine college should
be the educational center through
which the Methodist Episcopal church,
South, should at present undertake to
prepare colored men and women for
religious service. We respectfully rec
ommend that the board of education
and the board of missions and the trus-
tees of Paine college consider the ad-
visibility at their next meeting Of es-
tablishing a training school as a de-
partment of Paine college for the
training and equipment of young wom-
en- deaconesses, settlement workers,
Sunday school teachers and for other
religious work"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
AN APPREcIATIvE GUEST.

A Scotsman brought his entire fam,
fly of seven to visit relative in Lon
don. They were entertained in a man
ner that left nothing to be asked for
two weeks-theaters, suppers, cab
rides about the city. excursions
into the country. The whole time Nc
Pherson never put his hand In his
pocket to pay for a thing.
When the family was going home
the Londoner and his cousin went into
the buffet for final glass. From
force of habit he CROPPED for his wal
let, but Sandy gripped his arm.
ma, nal" said he. we've been
vera guide ia ne an mine this fort
NIGHT past. Mon, we'll hae toss for
this lasht wee nipple! "-Success Mag
agine.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

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
young men, II they will prepare them
selves for the positions.
Morality. and Christianity must be
practiced extensively among the
young men. They must organize Bible
classes, libraries, debating societies,
81 CICs, WulSA bCAu W 0O-
velop 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 cur
boys in the chain gang, put a 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 a
course Of learning.
Take heed, help your fellow man.
and build stronger men intellectually
physically and morally.-Palestine
Plaindealer
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
CANADA'S CENSUS
A THIRTY-TWo PER CENT IN
CREASE IN THE PAST TEN
YEARS,

That Canada has come rapidly to
the front in the past ten years is am
ply shown in the results Of the census
recently made public. The population
of the Dominion is now placed at
1901 1863, which with outlying points
to be heard from, may bring it up to
Ia millions as compared with 5,371,-
315 in 1901. Though these figures are
large. they do not present total as
large as was expected but they do
show greater increase Of percentage
in population for the decade than any
similar increase in the United States.
The highest percentage ever reached
by the Republic was 249o; the per-
centage of increase in Canada for the
decade is 1920. Thus 1t will be seen
that the provinces west Of the lakes,
with the great broad fertile acres
ready for the sowing and immediate
reaping Of grain and the Valleys Of
British Columbia capable Of producing
fruit with which to supply its neigh
boring provinces east OF the noun
tains, have attracted numbers, which
has exceeded the most optimistic Of
the expectations Of ten years ago.
Upon the prairies Of the ten years
ago there was but a spare scattering
Of people; but today, no matter in
which way you go, take any direction.
and you find homes and farms and
good ones too, occupied by the very
best class of people in good sized set
Elements with plenty of room for five
or six times as many more. The pop
ulation of Alberta is set down at 372,-
919, as compared with 1902 in 1901;
Saskatchewan 453,508 as compared
with 1920 in 1901; Manitoba's 1884,
691 compares well with it's 255,211 in
1901; and so does that Of British Co
lumbia-362,768 as against 178,657 in
1901; but in q territory as large as
this population Of 1,643,000 is little
more than discernible in point of num-
bers. The work through it has been
great. Look at the towns that have
been built up; it's cities, Winnipeg
with 10000; Vancouver with upwards
of 100000; Calgary with $4,000; Ed
monitor, Regina, Saskatoon; Leth.
bridge; Medicine Hat, Mooseiaw
splendid cities-none better any
where; well maintained and equipped.
These have come with existence and
been built as they have been built by
reason of the splendid agricultural
country by which they are surround
ed. The population is scarcely dis
cernible. A population ten or twelve
times that shown by the recent
census could be easily maintained in
even greater wealth than that which
maintains the present numbers. There
is certainly a wonderful future for
Western Canada and that which goes
to the development OF the west will
enrich the last. This is the growing
time in Canada and what has been
done in the past ten years is but a
beginning. The next decade will
show far greater advancement. In
the meantime Canada is bidding well
come the progressive and industrious
citizen. The invitation is a standing
one. At the forthcoming land exposi.
ton in Chicago, Canada will have one
OF The best exhibits of farm products
that has ever been made and it will
be we'll worth while inspecting it and
getting information from those who
may be in charge.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
ERUPTION COVERED BODY

Three years ago this winter had
breaking out that covered my whole
body. 1t itched so it seemed as If
should go crazy. It first came out in
little pimples on my back and spread
till it covered my whole body and
limbs down to my knees, also my arms
down to my elbows. Where
scratched it made sores, and the ter
rible itching and burning kept me
from sleeping. 1 tried several rene
dies all to no purpose. Then / con
cluded to try the Cuticura Remedies. l
used tie Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
about four months, and they COM
pleteiy cured me OF eczema. have
had no return of the disease since
never had good nights rest after the
skin eruption first broke out till l CON-
menced using the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment l had only used them a
few days before could see they were
beginning to heal, and the terrible
itching was gone.
Those that lived in the house at
the time know how suffered. and
how the Cutieura Soap and Ointment
cured me. never take a bath with
out using the Cuticura Soap. and 1
do not believe there are better REM
edies for any skin disease than the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment" (Signed)
Miss Sarah Calkins, Waukegan, H.,
Mar. 16, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists ard dealers everywhere, sam
pie of each, with s2-page book. will be
mailed free on application to 'Cuti-
cura," Dept. 5 K, Boston.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
HE HAD PROSPECTS.

She was a lady visitor to the pris-
on, kindly and well meaning. and as
she chatted with a burglar who had
been sentenced to six months impris-
onment she thought she detected signs
of reform in him.
And now" she said, have you any
plans for the future on the expiration
OF your sentence?"
ooh, yes, ma'am." he said hopefully
i've got plans Of two banks and a
postofice."
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

The hoopskirt has appeared in
Paris, and The first one seen on the
streets created quite as much of SEN
station as the first hobble skirt, and
doubtless will be quite as strongly
denounced. It has been so long gone
that not even the memory Of the good
old times can save it. In fact, If 1t is
imported as a fashion, it win be so
new as probably 20 receive more
Reproductive attention than even cleo
ton frauds.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
He DIDN'T MIND.

The little boy was carrying home
the empty bowl that aad contained
his fathers dinner. when q big bully
appeared.
DO you mind if I kick that bowlY''
inquired the bully.
Not bit" said the small boy.
.'You mean that? Do you mind il l
kick the bow17y
Not a bit"
"For the last time. DO you MIND II
] kick the bcwIg"
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

They ALI knew.

A woman speaker told a New York
suffrage meeting that I'VE women
haven't concentration. Our minds Just
go flirting around and don't get any
where" Considering which, is it not
superfluous for mere man to muss
about in women's affairs when they
know themselves so well?-St Louis
Post-Dispatch.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
DiStemper

In all its forms among all ages of horses
and dogs, cured and others IN the same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SpOhn's Distemper Cure. Every
bottle guaranteed. Over 10000 bottles
sold, last year. $50 and Sl.OO. Good drug
gists, or send to manufacturers. Agents
wanted. Write for free book. Spoha
Med. Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases,
Goshen, Ind
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

AS the bath tub is the great symbol
of civilization. and as those nations
who make the most use OF it are the
most progressive. il is gratifying to
note that the mission Indian in south
e-n California is coming under the up
Hitting f1fucnce Of the bath tub; he is
using it Cor a bed
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

SarsapariIla

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures paleness, nervousness.
builds up the whole system.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
eEocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
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 7. 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 viii prepare the negro for a
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-
it's 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 a 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 izenship.-Editorial: Texar-
kama (Tex) Courier.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

1t is reported that women are going
20 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

1T E-giisa inventor is working on
q a1seleSs telephone which viii enable
che to this any distance Moreover.
-Fhs- l,erfe~ted a man can carry one
~ Is pocket rid be right in touch
-cite ais heses O. Office wherever ne
= Hs~ ssen viii be the use Of ever
Irnlre ara.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

When a sculptor says that a Boston
statue of Psyche needs more clothes
ne does 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

Friends Of Diaz are reported to be
plotting fer the purpose of restoring
him 70 power in Mexico Why cant
they. since no has succeeded IN get
fiEg away from trouble. let the poor
DC man alone2
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Earle Ovirgton 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

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

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

There is no excuse for any child
being out Of school. II they have time
to walk the streets ell day. they GER
tzlnIy have time TO spend a few hours
in school. each day, for five days IN
the week. They are missing oppor-
tunities that VIII cause regret In the
future
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16
shipwreck Up to Date.

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

New York courts have sent to the
penitentiary a farmer who recorded a
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

Bishop George blackwell. one OF
lions ablest bishops. is very pro-
nounced against a growing evil in the
ministry amongst US. that of spurious
titles from spurious and fake schools.
He rather decries the prevailing prac-
tee and thinks the time has come to
denoUnce the schools and the men. 10
which we add our most emphatic
Amenl Away with takers in every
profession amongst usl-Mobile Press.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

Neither electric currents nor ones
neighbours chickens should be allowed
TO roam at large.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

An amateur has no business trying
20 ny Let him hang his hat on q
hangar. but don't go near the zero.
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

Fer $4,000 an Indianapolis man is
pushing a wheel5arrow around the
country from capital to capital How
docs this assist the uplift?
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

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

The Office boys relatives will now
regain their health for a few months.
the frequent reports of their deaths
having been grossly exaggerated
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

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

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

After a 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

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 a lot in order TO at their
new tangled baggy overcoats.
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-12-16

New York's death rate has reached
a new low mark. We congratulate that
city upon being such poor place to
die in.