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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

Secretary of War Alger, who fire.
quently declared that be would never
"retire under fire, must have
thought the batteries of criticism
were no longer leveled at him, as he
has sent to President Mckinley his
resignation, and it has been accepted.
He fixed no date for the vacation of
his office to begin, leaving that to the
presidents pleasure" and that
pleasure" has named the first of
next month for the time, and already
Elihu Root, a corporation lawyer of
New York, has been chosen to sue
coed Mr.. Alger. AS he hardly dis
played average ability as an officer
during the civil war-indeed, it is
said Generals Sheridan, Torbett, Mer-
rift and Custer signed paper rec
ommending his dismissal, but he re-
signed rather than be brought to
trial-the wonder is that he should
have been chosen for the War port
folio.
Evidently Mr.. Mckinley was not
expecting any war of consequence
during his administration, and con-
sequently he thought Alger would
answer as well as any other repubh-
can for fgure-head for that office.
The President intended to pursue the
policy of his predecessor with respect
to Cuban affairs, and he was success
fully maintaining policy of Ameri-
can neutrality when the Maine hor-
ror suddenly flashed over the country.
The Cuban cause was about lost
when that affair occurred. 1t has
never been proven who was response
BILE for it, but from that day Cuban
independence was assured.
The following is Secretary Ayers
letter of resignation and the Presi-
dents reply TO 1T:
July 10, 1899.
Sir beg to tender to you my res
ignation of the Office of Secretary Of
War, to take effect at such time in
the near future as you may decide
the affairs of this department will
permit.
In terminating my official connect
ton with your administration l wish
for you continuous health and the
highest measure of success in carry
ing out the great work entrusted to
you.
have the honor to be very re-
spectfully, your obedient servant,
Il. A. ALGER.
To the President.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, the fla,

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, the ia
nous agnostic, died of heart trouble
at his home at Dobb's Ferry, n. Y,
last Friday. He had not been feel
ing so we'll for three days proceeding
his final summons from earth. He
was born the son of a Congregational
minister on August 18th, 1888, at
Dresden, Northern New York. His
father had imbibed certain liberal
views, and as often happens under
such circumstances, he was met with
the cold hand of persecution instead
of the kind voice of love from those
who had been his intimate friends,
and the boy, in defending his father,
abandoned the plains of fact and ar
gument to SOW taunts and jibes on
ground too willing to receive it.
Like the successful defence
of city that has been assault
ed, the Christian religion ought to be
strengthened if those charged with
defending it have done their duty.
The wheat fields have been flayed
by storms, the drought has blasted
a fourth or more of the seasons la
Dor, yet these things do not
prevent the farmer and gardener from
renewing their work when the time
comes for planting a new seed bed,
and the Christian religion must ex-
pect assaults from the worlds Inger-
soils, but it must be strong to over
come them.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
A Thousand TOnoues

Could not express the rapture of Annie f
Springer, of 1l25 Howard St, Philadelphia,
Pa, when she found that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption had cured her OF
hacking cough that for many years had
made life a burden. All other remedies and
doctors could give her no help, but she says
of this royal cure, lit soon removed the pain
IN my chest and / can now sleep soundly,
something can scarcely remember doing
before. / feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe So will every
one who tries DR.. Kings New Discovery for
any trouble of the Throat Chest or Lungs
Price soc. and Sl.0O. Trial bottles free at c.
Blencoe's drug store; every bottle guaran-
teed
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Robbed the Grave.

\ startling incident of which M John
Oliver, Of Philadelphia, was the subject. is
narrated 10y him as follows: Il was in most
dreadful condition. Ny skin was almost
yellow. eyes sunken, tongue coated. pain
continually in back and sides no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by dav
Three physicians had given me up. Fortu-
nately. friend advised trying Electric Bit
tiers and 10 my great Joy and surprise. the
first bottle made decided improvement.
continued their use for three weeks. and am
now a well man. ! know they saved my
life, and robbed thegraye ofanother victim =
No one should fail TO try them. Only Scots.
guaranteed, at {. BencOe's drug store
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
The vital need of the hour is a Wa

The vital need of the hour is a War
Minister, who is soldier and a pa
triox, who will rescue the War De-
partment from the decadence into
which it has sunk under Secretary
Alger. We trust there is nothing in
the report that the President intends
to appoint ''some great New York
lawyer" to this high office, which at
this juncture is Of supreme impor-
lance. 1t is not an Attorney Gene
raj that is to be chosen, but a Score
tary of War. Mr.. Mckinley in his
first appointment made a calamitous
and awful mistake; he cannot afford
to make another one now. The feel
ing of the people on this subject is
intense. They will stand no more
experimenting-no selection based on
political expediency, no mere figure
head appointment. The country is
conducting a serious campaign at a
distance and in climate that de-
mands on behalf Of our gallant SOL
diers the best technical knowledge to
provide them with proper food and
clothing, the greatest ability and pro-
ficiency to direct military operations
with least suffering and sacrifice, and
to obtain decisive results. Skill in
the science of the law does not con-
duce to this.-New York Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

Our baby has been continually
troubled with collie and cholera in
fantum since his birth, and all that
we could do for him did not seem to
give more than temporary relief, un-
til we tried Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Since giving that remedy he has not
been troubled. We want to give you
this testimonial as an evidence of our
gratitude, not that you need it to ad-
vertise your meritorious remedy.-G.
NJ. Law, Keokuk, Iowa. For sale by
w. Richardson, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
PostoAice DEPARTMENT officials OK

Postoffice Department officials ex-
pect to ask for an appropriation at
the next session of Congress for the
use of automobiles in collecting the
mails at all frst-class postofiices.
They will ask permission to use the
appropriation of $4,000 for horse
hire allowance for automobiles. The
recent tests in Buffalo have satisfied
officials in Washington that they may
be used to advantage.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Notice to School Teachers.

Regular Examinations of Clarke Coun-
ty Public School Teachers will be held
in Berryville. Va, for
WHITE TEACHERS, Tuesday X We'd
nesdsy. August LIST and 2nd;
COLORED TEACHERS. Thursday and
Friday, August 3rd and 4th, 1899.
Applicants for Scholarships in the
State Female Normal School of Farm
willie will please report for ENAMlNA-
TON TUESDAY, August LIST Examina-
tion hours from $50 TO 4:30.
julie G. G.. MASSEY. Co. Supt
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

James Henderson, a Is year. old
colored boy, was convicted of burgla-
ry in the Rockingham county court
and sentenced to two years and six
months in the Penitentiary.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
University School,
BERRYVILLE. VA.

Second Session opens Sept. 18th, 1890.
Prepares for College or Business
TERMS FOR DAY SCHOLARS:
Lower school, per session ............$4 5000
Upper school " ......... 600
Refer 10 Hon. \. Moore. Jr., Hon. Mar
shall Mccormick and patrons.
The School-hOuse, grounds and stable.
used 10y the late Captain Mcdonald in con-
Quoting the Shenandoah University School.
III good order for the comfort ofthe scholars
Apply for Circulars.
DIR. Il. X. MEADE, HEAD MASTER.
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
AIT and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
Of &. &. &. to-day; 10, -, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed 10 cure by all druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
A Frightful BIunder

Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world, will kill the pain and
promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores, Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns. all Skin
Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
% cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by G,
w. Blencoe druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Announcement

l respectfully announce myself can
didate for the Virginia House of Dele
gates to represent the district composed
of the counties of Clarke and Warren.
subject TO the action of the Democratic
convention. II elected Ipromise TO work
for the best interests Of the people and
the State.
Yours, very respectfully,
JOHN ID. HAMMOCK.
Reliance, Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
The President replied:

Executive Mansion, Washington.
July 20, 1899.
Hon. r. A. Alger, Secretary of War:
Dear Sir-Your resignation of the
office of Secretary of War, under date
of July 10, is accepted, to take effect
the first of August, 1899.
In Thus severing the Official rela-
ton which has continued for more
than two years, desire to thank you
for the faithful service you have rem
dered the country at most exacting
period, and to wish you a long and
happy life.
With assurances of high regard
and esteem / am yours sincerely,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
THE RACKET STORE.
NEWS OF : IMPORTANCE

Concerning Articles you need every day
in your Kitchen and Household. We
bought early of Tinware and other Sta
pie Goods that the trusts have advanced
prices on and are now able to sell at pri-
ces that others cannot approach. We ex-
pect to close out most of the articles
named below in a few days and there
will be no more at these prices:
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

Shepherdstown Register;-In an
account of banquet rendered to sol
diers returned from the war our es-
teemed contemporary, the Warren
Register. referred to the" battle scared
veterans" AS they were in the Span
ish war, we suppose the Register
meant to call them "bottle- scared"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
piece Toilet Sets, painted inside

3 piece Toilet Sets, painted inside
and out, all pretty colors, set. ...93c
10 OF. galvanized Iron Bucket at. l3c
IA Ut. granite Dish Pans, each. 25c
Larger at 80, 35, 40
and 40 cts.
tunnels, / pit and l OF, each. 3 4 sc
Tin Dippers, pint, each.......3c
Pot covers. Il sc
Large kitchen spoons. &c
Kitchen Sets, consisting of fork,
cake turner, spoon. DC
Ice picks, iron handles, each. sc
Lemon squeezers, glass, ..... &c
Same, galvanized iron.............. Sc
Child's orooms, each. .............. sc
Steak Founders. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. sc
Nutmeg graters. Observation-Disclosures. lie
lea STEAMERS. Observation-Disclosures. PC
, cakes best laundry soap. ...... &c
Large Rockingham pie plates at. &c
Biscuit cutters OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. &c
Backing Bushes, each......S x lOc
COcoanut graters, large, best made sc
II inch dust pan, rivetted hand les. sc
Granite wash basins, each. .......l 0c
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26


Two brutal negroes entered little
store in Georgia, asked the proprietor,
j. +. Ogletree, for some articles, and
when he requested payment for them
they informed him they were robbers.
One of them put pistol to his head
and babe him deliver up what money
he possessed, which he did. The
brutes then told 0gletree to march
up stairs, where the latter's wife was.
On entering her room they made her
turn over what money she possessed,
and then both of them assaulted her
"a revolver being held at the hus-
bands head while the awful crime
was being committed. The people
who got on the tracks of the fends
found one of them, and after mutt
lating him hung him up and riddled
his body with bullets. Before he
was lynched he gave the name of his
companion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

Potts sad iron handles, each. ..... &c
Nickle- plated tack hammers. ... sc
nail lOc
Cast hatchets ...............
Oil stove kettles, galvanized iron,
Custard bowls, each................4 10
The Globe Metal Polish. ...........1Oc
The Ideal Wash Boards, each zoe
Wire coffee pot stands. ............. &c
Good rolling pins, loose handles sc
Dish mOps, each Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Best sewing machine oil........... Sc
Bicycle wrenches OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SC
Crystal glass Tumblers, imitation
etched SET. ........... ........12c
Blown etched thin tumblers, at COO
per dozen; worth 90c.
Window shades, all complete on
spring rollers. each..............1Oc
Nickel Alarm Clocks, warranted
one year. will run and keep
good time for five. each. ........SOc
6 piece decorated toilet sets, dec
Grated inside and out, worth
S-1N, dl...---.. -
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Executors Notice.

All persons having claims against the
estates of the late Mrs. Mary :. Griffith
will please present them properly au-
thenticated for payment. All persons
knowing themselves 10 be indebted to
said estate, and whose debts are now
due. VIII please call and settle
BLACKBURN SMITH.
Attorney for the Safe Deposit and
Trust Company, of Baltimore.
Executors.
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

KEEP QUIET and use Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy for all pains of the stomach and
all unnatural looseness of the bowels.
1t always cures.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Fire Insurance.
BlackSmithing
Promptly Done.

The firm of ROBY d MILLER having
been dissolved, this is To give notice that I
Will continue the business at the old stand.
on the Kercheval corner, BerryviIle. Va
The Shooting OF HORSES and ali other
kinds of BL ACKSMITHING promptly and
well done. / solicit from the ublic a share
of its patronage, believing an give salts
faction at ali times.
marl01y JOHN MILLER
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

We see it stated in several of our
exchanges that our young friend and
occasional quilldriver, Mr.. Felix X.
McManus, has purchased the farm of
John Q. Hunter, near Vienna, Fair
fax county, containing A acres for
$1,000. We had hoped that when
our friend decided to invest in real
estate he would locate in Goods
country" CLARKE Courier.
Friend Crown why are you so in
terested in Jefferson county?-Free
Press.
Brother Gsllsher, don't tell our
friend McManus that we have given
him away, but as certain as you print
the sprightliest paper published in
your town, McManus used that term
when he directed us to change the
address of his paper. He was about
to abandon certain State where he
had been in business, and added to
the order he sent us that he hoped
soon to meet again his friends here,
which he described as Goods coun-
try" and the tribute fitted it as nice
ly as q kid glove. We do not men
tion the name of the State he was
leaving, as we have sort O tender
feeling for it. Its troops saved Wash
ingtOn's army during its retreat from
Long Island in a heroic stand they
made against an overwhelming num-
Der Of red-coats; its beautiful Blue
Ridge that brings to us now such
splendid sunrises brought them to us
in our earliest days. but these things
do not detract from the beauty of
Mem. S thought. We don't blame you,
Brother, for trying to appropriate
this tribute, though Clarke's title to
1t is written perspicuously all over it.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

Commissioners office.
Berryville, Va, July II, 1899. I
VIRGINIA, Clarke County, Set
Thomas NJ. Nelson. ...... Complainant
l. X. Briggs, Com. Admr. of J w.
Lloyd, Albin Lloyd, Lizzie
Lloyd, Jack LEVIN and Alice
LEVIN his wife, Mary Feltner
and Adolphus Feltner. George
Chappelle and Maggie Chap
pelle, Thomas Lloyd, Emma
Grubbs and Robert Grubbs,
- Lloyd, widow of the
late j. w. Lloyd ... Defendants
Extract from decree of Nav term.
1899, of Clarke Circuit Court
This cause is now referred to Conrad
hownslar, Commissioner in Chancerv.
whose duty il shall be to ascertain what
real estate the said j. W. Llovd died
seized of, and the annual and fee simple
value of the same: Second the amounts
and priorities of the liens binding the
said real estate, and what amount is due
complainant for unpaid purchase money.
under the parol contract between com
plainant and J. w. Lloyd, as is alleged
In Complsinant's bill; Third, the said
commissioner will settle the accounts of
|. Is. Briggs, comr. admr of the said J
w. Lloyd, and the said commissioner
will report any other matter he NAV
deem pertinent or important, or any
party In interest may require him so to
report. in order 10 an equitable adjudi-
cation of the rights of all parties"
The parties to this cause and the cred
itors of the late J. W. Lloyd are hereby
notified that | will proceed TO execute
the provisions of the foregoing order AT
my office in Berryville, Va, on MONDAY,
AUGUST 18th, 1899, at which time and
place they are requested to be present.
the said creditors with the proof of their
claims.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
June, 1899.
CONRAD KOWNSLAR
Comr. in Chv.
Blackburn Smith Il F. b. Whiting, Do.
july12 st
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Two Million. q Yenr.

When people buy, try, and buy again. IL
means they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets
candy Cathartic at the rate of two million
boxes year and il will be three million be-
fore New Years. Ii means merit proved.
that Cascarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator for everybody the year round. All
druggists lOc, pc. SOC n box. cure guaranteed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

IT SAVES THE CHILDREN. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has saved
the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without All equal
for colds and whooping cough.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

Euucste Your Bowels with CaScarets-
Sanuy Catharttc. cSrc constipation forever
ioc. sc. II G. c. G fail .lrur-S,S r. f,,na ,noner
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CaScaretS Candy Cathartic. lee or sc.
n {. q. G. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
New Advertisements
Proposals for School House.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the School Board of Long Marsh Dis
trict for the erection of a school build
ing at Louisville. Clarke county. Va
the bids to be in by SATURDAY, AUe. ).
1899. The board reserves the right TO
reject any or all bids. Plans and speci-
hcations can be seen by applying TO
JOHN RUTHERFORD. Clerk.
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

To LEO =. WHEAT: Take notice that
under the above order of publication
will proceed at the office of Marshall
Mccormick. in Berryville, Va, on the
18TH DAY or AUGUsT. 1899. TO take the
deposition of sundry witnesses. TO be
read on my behalf i'm the said suit, where
in am complainant and YOU are de
PENDANT. and if for any reason the said
dispositions are not taken on that dav or
II begun and not finished, the taking Of
the same will be adjourned from time to
time until they are completed.
FLORENCE l.. WHEAT.
jul19 II Rv Counsel
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26
Virginia. Clarke County. Set.
IN THE CLERKS OFFICE }
OF THE CIRCUIT COURT. (


Florence l.. Wheat, by Marshall
Mccormick, her next friend Complt
".
Leo 7. Wheat, Sr.,.......... Defendant.
IN CHANCERN.
The object of this suit is TO obtain a
divorce from the defendant. either abso-
lutte or from bed and board, as the facts
of the case may warrant.
And affidavit having been made that
the said defendant is not a resident of
this State. il is ordered that the said de-
PENDANT do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order.
and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit.
y COpV-Teste.
JNO. VI. GIBSON. {. c.
Marshall Mccormick Il Son. and Chas
VI. Broun. counsel for the Com
plainant.
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For sale OF. Rent.

A STORE-ROOM with Ladies' Par
Tor. Gentleman's Dining Room and Bak-
cry attached, for sale or rent, situated
in the business part of the town of Ber-
ryville. Apply TO
july12 Z. J. AFFLECK.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-26

-, :, Comr. in Chy.
Blackburn Smith Il f. b. Whiting no
july12 st
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Commissioners Notice.

Commissioners Office. ,
Berryville, Va, July -, 1899. I
VIRGINIA. Clarke County. Set:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-22
UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS.


 The union revival meetings in the big gospel tent on Sixth and Olive streets Is doing great great good. To see the throngs of people who crowd the tent nightly and stand outside on the lot shows they are certainly interested. People are at tending these meetings who have not heard a sermon foryears. Quite a number of convictions so far. Evangelist Holcomb and wife who gre conducting these meetings are gaining the good will anu sympathy of our people and we'll that they
 should, for they are certainly in ear nest concerning the souls of men, la
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-22
1870--1800

in October, 1873, cotton sold from eight and oLe-half to nine cents per pound. The season had been very fav8rable for gathering,1 and the farmers took advantage of the same. All the early part of the fall of that year, business was very quiet, but after the farmers had paid up their debts, which were chiefly carried over from 1877 and 1878 (which two years were very unfavorable and had thrown the country behind, f. nancially speakingl, the price of cotton went up and business com menced to boom;cottonwent up high CT and higher until it landed at thir- teen and one-half cents per pound, and Pine Bluff did the largest blsi ness in it's history. Most of our farmers and merchants sold their cotton when it brought the highest price, and the country was prosper ous; still some few held ,.n, and waited for a higher price, which never materialized, and Ithey finally sold what they had at from seven and one-half to eight cents.
 The season of 1899. so far, con- pares favorably with 1879, and we can look forward to better times and
 N trade, and besides, our great
 ,ltair will commence Monday -sxt, and will add considerable to the business of the city.
 But the State Fais is not the only big thing that commences Monday, for on that day we are going to of-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-22

fer a few special articles amongst our fail purchase.
 Ladies Skirts, in black and all plain colors, also assortment of Plaids, ranging from one to ten dollars.
 Flannel Shirt Waists, in all colors. from one to two dollars; also our Silk Shirt Waists at four dollars and fifty cents are great values.
 Ladies Jackets, n all shades, from three dollars and seventy-fve cents to five dollaes and fifty cents. Ladies Wrappers. from sixty-fiye cents to one dollar and fifty cents. We also claim that we keep the best KiG Gloves. in black and tan. for one dollar. Come and be con- vinced.
 ALTHEMER DRY GooDs Co.,,
 120 Main Street.