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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
Think Before You Strike.

"When | was young, aud lived up
in the mountains of New Hampshire,
| worked for farmer. and was given
a span of horses to pillow with. one of
which was a four-year-old colt The
colt, after walking a few steps, would
lie down in the furrow. The farmer
was provoked, and told me to sit on
the colts head, to keep him from ris-
ing while be whipped him to break
him of that notion as he said. But
just then neighbor came bv. He
said, There's something wrong here:
let him get up and let MS find out
what Is the matter He patted the
colt looked at his harness. and then
said, Look at his collar: it is so long
and narrow, and carries the harness
so high, that when be begins to pull
it slips back and chokes him, so that
he can't breathe And so it was:
and but for that neighbor We should
have whipped as good creature as
we had ON the farm, because he Law
down when he could not breathe"
Boys, always remember that all
animals are dumb, aud can not make
their wants known. Think before
you strike any creature that cannot
speak.-The Children's Friend.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
The Vogue of Red.

Red in all the shades from bril-
liant scarlet to deepest wine color,
will be much used this winter, not
only in garnitures, but for entire
frocks. The automobile tint is much
seen in the shops now, but as it's a
most trying color TO wear it's popular
ity will probably not be so great as
that of other but less new shades.
The milliner is employing red to an
enormous extent in fall headwear.
One hat shown combined many of
these tints that might have clashed
had they been arranged by less skill
full hands, but as it was the result
was very charming.
For street gowns the deeper tones
will, Of course, be most used, and
some of the camel's hair and broad
cloths are of dark, rich shades that
would tempt feminine hermit to
forswear her prediction for sack
cloth and buy frock of the sort her
self.
Red suede is used in quantities to
form the collar and cuffs of hunting
costumes, and also for piping on
skirts and coats. The skins used for
gloves are shown IN the OK blood
shade, which is p particularly fetch
ing one. Red gloves are, however.
avoided by smart woman just as bright
green and blue and purple ones are.
The vogue that red stockings are
enjoying now has been commented on
before, and red slippers, quaint and
high-heeled. are a. fascinating as pos
sible, either on a small foot or seen
in shop windows. If the girl with a
large foot knows how to dress. how
ever, she will not wear red shoes, but
even she can invest in black slippers,
which have a coquettish scarlet ros-
ette on the toe, and are perfect dreams
of beauty.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Senator William +. Mason in a
speech at the banquet of the Illinois
Camp of the Sons of Veterans at
Chicago declared that he "stood be-
hind George Dewey from the time he
opened his first guns to the time he
opened his lips to speak and | stand
behind him today. And | stand be-
hind Admiral George Dewey for the
next president Of the United States. "
The nomination was received in 81
lence and the embarrassed Senator
was forced to take his seat without a
cheer or handicap.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
Kindness Rewarded.

One day lady who was riding in
coach, saw lad on the road bare.
footed and seemingly very foot sore.
She asked the coachman to take him
up, and said she would pay for him.
When the coach reached the end
of its journey, the kind lady found
that the poor lad was bound for the
nearest seaport, to offer himself as a
sailor
Twenty years afterwards, on the
same road, sea captain who was on
coach saw an old lady walking
YEARLY along, and he made the
coachman pull up his horses. He
put the lady inside. saving, 81 will
pay for her"
When they next changed horses
the old lady thanked the captain;
"FOr," said she, 81 am too poor to
pay for ride now"
The captain told her that ne al
ways felt for those who had to walk
as she had been doing; and said, Il
remember, twenty years ago, near
this very place, I was poor lad walk
ing along the road, and a kind lady
paid for me to ride"
All" said she. 81 am that lady,
but things have changed, and am
now poor woman"
"Well," said the captain, ''God has
blessed my labor so that I can live
well and help others beside. will
allow YOU twenty-five pounds d year
as long as You live"
The old lady burst into tears, and
gratefully accepted the sailors offer.
Cast thy bread upon the waters:
for thou shalt find it after many
DAYS Selected.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Richard Croker has declared that
ex-senator Edward Murphy is the
State leader of the democratic party
of New York and that he voted Iii
favor of the resolution adopted by
the State committee endorsing VIM.
Jennings Bryan. He also said: Il
like Mr. Bryan. | always have. The
first time saw him | thought he was
nice young man. and | have never
changed that view of him."
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

He BELIEVED N pRoTECTION.-
4 colored man was arrMgued before
a magistrate charged with carrying
deadly weapons. A razor was found
in the defendants pocket, and so,
when be was brought to the bar of
justice, the case against him seemed
pretty strong. To the surprise of
the Judge and everyone else in the
courtroom he pleaded not guilty"
How can you account for the ra-
zor being found in your possession"
The defendant grinued aud said:
I'LL try an 'splain dat, ledge"
I'D like to hear you, said the
Judge. Did anyone threaten your
life"
No, sab. dey warn't nobody treat
min nah life, sab.
Then why did you carry it,"
Il done toted hit roun', sub, for
purtecShun, sab.
For protection. eh? Why. Won
just admitted that your life was in
no danger"
"No' doan' un'erstan' me. ledge
I'll try an 'lucidate tings, sab
Down ter te house whar Tse a board
in, sab. dev is a powahful lot Of
low-down coons, wat les wouldn't
stop at takin' tings wat doau' b'lone
ter dem, so | jes' put hit in NAH
pocket fur purtecshuu, sah-purtec-
shun ob de razah. sab"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

THE ADVANTAGE II had more
money than be had to carry on the
suit, said a very mean individual
who had just won lawsuit over a
poor neighbor, "and that's where
had the advantage of him. Then
had much better counsel than he.
and there had the advantage of him.
And his family were sick while the
suit was pending, so he couldn't at
tend to 1t, and there | had the ad-
vantage of him again. But then
Brown is a very decent sort of a man,
after all
eyes," said his listener. "and
there's where be had the advantage
of you"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

The policy of the State democratic
committee was definitely outlined by
Chairman Ellyson, who stated that
the committee was prepared to send
speakers into the field wherever re-
publicans or Independent opposition
was manifested against the regular
democratic nominee, but that there
would be no general canvass of the
State, and that no unnecessary speak
ing would be INDUCED in.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Hugh Warwick, negro, Is years
old, has been arrested and lod ged in
the county Jail at Lexington, charged
with attempted criminal assault cn
Lucy Greasy, Il thirteen year old
white child. of near Buffalo Greek.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
One on Senator Daniel.

ne washington 1OSt Is authority
for the following: Senators Daniel
and Martin of Virginia were chatting
in the Riggs House, just before going
out to attend the Presidents dinner
to Admiral Dewey, when we'll
groomed and exceedingly youthful
looking man came briskly along the
corridor, There was something about
the young man that attracted atten-
ton. His erect figure, faultlessly
clad IN black, his alert step, his fine
ly poised head, his clean cut features
and bright eyes made him an object
of general attention Senator Daniel
observed him instantly.
"There is fine looking young fell
low, Tom," said Senator Daniel,
pointing the youthful looking man
out to his colleague.
"He's handsome enough to be a
Nirginian. | suppose he's going out
to call on some lovely girl this even
ing, and he looks as happy as if he
were going to dine at the White
House with the President and Admi
raj Dewey"
At that moment the young man
with the clean shaver, Youthful face
turned sharply around, as f conscious
that he was being talked about. aud
fixed his eyes intently upon the Nir-
ginia Senators. Then, with an air of
recognition, he advanced toward
them, and extending a gloved hand
to Senator Daniel, said:
pardon me; but is this Senator
Nanlel?"
Your obedient servant" replied
the Virginia Senator, bowling gra-
ciously and grasping the young mans
hand. 81 am very glad to see you,
SIR. Very glad, indeed, sir W. were
just talking about you. my Young
friend. continued Senator Dauiel.
still holding the young mans hand,
and Pstting him cordially on the
shoulder And told my friend.
Senator Martin. that knew you were
ii \lrginlan, sir, the moment saw
You, sir. Have YOU met Senator Mar
tin: No: Then permit me, sir. Sen
ator Martin ! want 10 introduce to
you my young friend from" Sena-
tor Daniel paused. trile embarrass-
ed. The youthful looking man be-
gan to get red in the face.
"Gou must forgive me, my dear
fellow. | recall your face distinctly,
and | remember especially the last
time We met in Richmond, but your
name for the moment escapes me. No,
don't tell me-" said Senator Daniel,
raising his hand deprecatngly. 81
will place You in second. Now let
me see. ON, yes, remember now.
| remember YOU well, my dear fellow.
You are the nephew of my dear old
honored friend and comrade, Colonel
Pardon me, Senator Daniel, "
broke in the young man. blushing up
to the whites of his eyes. "You are
mistaken. | am sorry to say that
have never had the pleasure of seeing
you until moment ago. But | have
often heard of you, and seen your
likeness in the papers. have al
ways wished to know you, and have
taken the great liberty of introduc-
ing myself 70 YOU tonight; | am Sen
ator Beveridge of Indiana"
Millions of dollars, is the value placed
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will digest what you eat. Ii cures all
forms OF dyspepsia and stomach troubles.
T.. Il. Gamble, Vernon, Ten, SAYS, at
relieved me from the start and cured me
IL is now my everlasting friend" w.
RichardsOn.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
THE CLARKE COURIER
JOHN o. GROWN,
EDITOR AND PRorRIEroR

THE CLARKE COURIER is published d
weekly az ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTs.
PAID IN ADVANCE. when not peid in advance
two dollars will be Invariably charged.
ADyERTIsEMENrs will be inserted az the rate
OF One Dollars and Fifty Cents per square
ten Ines for three insertions. and Fifty
Cents per square for each additional inser-
ton. Advertisements inserted by the half
year or year atlesS rates.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Millions of dollars, is the value placed
by Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa. on
the life of her child, which She saved
from Group 10y the use of one Minute
Cough Cure. 1t cures all coughs. colds,
and throat and lung troubles. w Rich
ardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

when our boys We're almost dead
from whooping cough, our doctor gave
One Minute Cure They recovered rap
idly, writes P B. Bellies, Argyle. Pa. Ii
cures coughs. colds, grippe and all
throat ana lung troubles, W Richard
son
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

President King. Farmer Bank.
Brooklyn. Mich. has used DcWitt's Lit
Tie Early RiserS in hi, family for wears.
says they are thc best These famous
little pills cure constipation. hilliousness.
and al liver and bowel troublcs.-W.
Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

If YOU scOur the world YOU will never
tind remedy equal to One Minute
Cough Cure, says Editor Facklcr, of the
Micanopy. Fla, Hustler" 1t cured his
FIRMLY of LaGrippe and saves thousands
from pneumonia, bronchitis, Group and
all throat and lung troubles. w Rich
ardSOn.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
The One Day Cold Cure.

For colds and sore throat use Kermotts
Chocolates Laxative Canine. Easily taken as
candy ana quickly cure
w Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
FOR SALE.

EIGHT ACRES OF LAND stua,o5 i'm
northern part of county, one mile from de-.
Pot' store and postoffice. Five-room dwell
ans, stable, dairy, meat-house, hen-house
snon saH large clstern; acres in timber. Price
'"'o' Apply to SNYDER & CROWN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Dewey's visit to his old home in
Vermont has aroused the greatest
enthusiasm among the people, and it
is said the politicians in that State.
big and little, are enthusiastic over
the notion of presenting Dewey 5
name to the next Republican nation
al convention. There are many peo.
pie who believe that whichever party
nominates Dewey ON a Dewey plat.
form will sweep the country.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Eermct'S Chocolates Laxative Ouiuiuc cas-
10 take and quick to cure cold - head and SOr
throat.
W Pipbar1s,,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

For cold in The head and sore throat use Eer.
mott 5 Chocolates Laxative QGininc. tGo One
Day Cold Cure"
". Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

Alexander I'LL. of Russia shot and
killed Count Reutern under the i'm.
preston the Count WAS Nihilist
seeking his life. He was heartbroken
over the terrible mistake, as the
Count was Il member of the royal
household.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

The reshOeing of horses in winter
Is made unnecessary by the use of a
new shoe attachment. comprising a
pair of curved calk- bars. with lugs
on the upper side to engage the edge
of the shoe. screw with reverSelv
threaded ends being used to spread
the bars apart until the lugs grip the
shoe tightly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

w. richardson
4 Massachusetts man has patented
a combined rowing machine and b.
cycle for use in exercising the mus
cles, sliding seat being fixed on the
frame with levers on either side of
the seat to operate the propelling
mechanism, the leverage being
chaugeable by resetting the fulcrum
pins.
And so you were cowboy once:
Dear me, how thrilling, What was
your most exciting adveuture:"
My most exciting adventure hap
peued not long ago. was travelling
in North Carolina and somebody
started report that was Norman
elder"
Arrangements have been made for
the unyeiling of the monument in
Hollywood at Richmond to Miss
Winnie Davis Hon. b. Il. Munford.
of that city. has been chosen orator
for the occasion. which is November
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25

The "Plow Boy Preacher" Rev. j.
kirkman, Belle Rive. Ill, SAYS. After
suffering from bronchial or lung trouhl,
for ten years. was cured bv one Minute
Cough Cure Ii is all that il claimed foI
il and more In cures cough. colds
grippe and all throat and lung troubles
W. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-10-25
The Ore paN Cold Cure.
w. Richardson

ktrmotfs Chocolates Laxative Cui-ire %
cold ia The head ana sore thr.c., CnlIdrcl
take them like candy.
fst.f..-4--...
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
TO PROTECT FROM FRosTs.
Advice to Farmers Given by the Agri-
cultural Department.

Washington, August 23.-As a meats
Of furnishing in popular form the necef-
sary information to methods of proteJ
ing crops from frost, the United Statfs
Department of Agriculture has had prf-
pared and will soon issue Farmers Brt-
letin Number 104, entitled Notes On
Frost"
The bulletin says that experiments
and observations seem to establish tile
following facts:
The danger of damage from frost
can be materially lessened by placing
early and tender plants ON high grounds
and crests, and harder plantsl in loiw
grounds ard hollows. When ground can
be selected iii the lee, or to the south
and east of considerable bodies of water,
the danger will be further lesstnesl. In
the dry climate OF the citrus fruit region
of California and in the promising fruit
districts of Arizona, small and numerous
fires, preferably of coal burned in iron
baskets. have been found to be the
most effective device used for protection
against frost; second in point Of utility
may be placed irrigation, and the princi-
pal process which affords the least
protection in that respect appears to
be smudge fires.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ct have also recon-
mended these medi-
cines to my friends
who suffered from
female weakness.

g was troubled for three years with ulcera-
ton and female weakness and my doctor gave me
but little relieEn writes MIS-. Lulu Hunter OF
Alleuton, ST. Louis Co. Mo " saw all advertise
rnent i'll the paper of DIR. Piercc's Favoritc Pre-
scription. | began the use of it about year ago
took five bottles of it, and one bottle of Golden
Medical Discovery and my health is better now
these medicines to some of my friends, who suf-
have followed
The greatest advertisement of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription are the
women WHO have used it and been cured
by it. 1t is not common cure-all.'
1t has single purpose, the cure of dis
eases peculiar to women, and this pur-
pose it accomplishes thoroughly and per-
manently
There Is no alcohol or opium, or other
narcotic contained in DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription. Such a claim cannot
be truthfully made for any other prepare
ton put up specially for women ard OH
sale at the medicine stores. Accept no
substitute.
Every sick or ai1ing woman is invited
to consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, free of
charge. Every letter is held as strictly
private aud sacredly confidential All
answers are sent i'll sealed envelopes,
bearing no advertising or other printed
matter upon them. Address DR.. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A MOTHER TELLS HOW SHE
SAVED HER LITTLE DAUGH-
TIERS LIFE.

| am the mother of eight children and
have had great deal of experience with
medicines. Last summer my little daugh-
ter had the dysentery in its worst form.
We thought she would die. l tried every
thing | could think of, but nothing seems
ed to do her any good. / saw by an adj
vertisement in our paper that Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was highly recommended and
sent and got bottle at once. 1t proved
to be one of the very best medicines we
ever had in the house. 1t saved my
little daughters life. | am anxious for
every mother to know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had | known it ut first
it would have saved a great deal of
anxiety and my little daughter much
suffering truly, Mrs. Geo. Il.
Burdick, Liberty, r. |. For sale every
where. Bobbitt- Wynne Drug CO., and
III. Il. Hicks, Druggists. Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
RECORD SMASHER
263, 900 POUNDS OF TOBACCO SOLD IN
WILSON'S FIVE WAREHOUSES.
A Cake Wax that Created a Sensation in Will
son. Must have FIagman at Crossing.
Was Put off the Train.

Wilson. n. c., August 23.--(SpecialJ
Yesterday was a record-smasher III
sales of tobacco. Every warehouse ana
its share and when the sales were over
it was found that they had exceeded
two hundred and siXty-three Thousand
pounds, and sold at prices that brought
smiles of joy to the farmers.
A negro cake-walk on Monday night
drew quite n crowd of white citizens 70
see the fun. Spencer Barnes and ms
dusky partner won the cake, because OF
Spencer's extra dancing. James Arts
and his girl came in second. Today
James was highly indignant because
the manager wanted to square off the
$3.50 prize with a drink of corn liquor.
The city council sometime ago passed
an ordinance requiring the A. {. Il. 10
provide flagmen at the railroad crossings
in the city. At Il special meeting just
held a request from the railroad that
the ordinance be repealed was very
promptly turned down, and the hagmen
must come.
Sheriff Sharpe today brought in a
crazy negro from Elm City, who has
turned the jail into house or song. He
is crazy on religion and sings hymn
"chunes."
Mr.. j. L. Brooks. of the firm OF
Brooks Il Cooper, was put off the Coast
Line train at Whaleyille, Ya..on Monday
because he had failed to have his rail-
road ticket re-stamped at Old Point
and refused to pay the fare demanded.
Mr.. Brooks came to Wilson on the
next train and may bring suit against
the road for being put off.
Next Monday might the Wilson Light
Infantry viii elect captain and a first
lieutenant, Captain S. NJ. Bobbitt having
resigned and Lieutenant Nadal having
been made quartermaster of the Sec
ond regiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
STILL. MORE CouNTERFEITGNG

The Secret Service has uncarthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secured
a large quantity OF bogus bills, which
are so cleverly executed that the average
person would never suspect them of be-
ing spurious. Things of great value are
always selected by counterfeiters for imi-
taton, notably the celebrated Hostetter' S
Stomach Bitters, which has many imi-
tators but no equals for indigestion, ner-
vousness and general debility. The Bit
ters sets things right i'm the stomach. and
when the stomach is in good order it
makes good blood and plenty of it, In
this manner the Bitters get at the seat
Of strength and vitality, and restore
vigor to the weak and debilitated Be-
ware Of counterfeiters when bp5ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WINSTON HORSE SHOW
ARRANG EMENTS PERFECTED FOR A GREAT
SH5W IN OCTOBER.
II is Expected 10 Fave One thousand Horses
in inc. Distinguished Visitor to
Salem

Winston Salem, n. c., August %
Special THE Winston Horse Show, in
conjunction with which will be held the
Forsyth County Agricultural Fair, viii
supersede the annual tobacco fair and
is attracting much attention. 4 splendid
half-mile race track, which ii is be-
lieyed will be the finest in the South, is
being constructed. There will be a
spacious modern grand stand, a large
exhibition hail. Il restaurant building,
stables, etc, in fact complete equipments
for a great show. A street for a midway
is being laid off and will be lined on
each side with genuinely meritorious at
fractions selected from a large number
Offering.
The site of the show is about one
mile north of Winston and is naturally
beautiful. With the improvements, the
gay decorations, the horses, the per-
.formances, the races, the displays OF
the fruits of the soil, the music, the
crowds, the Kaleidoscope of color and
the life on every hand ii will be sight
worth going a long distance TO see.
1t is expected to have at least one
thousand horses participating, many of
them from the North and the West and
famous on the track. The purses will
be liberal Many Thousand persons are
expected to attend. This viii not only
be the finest thing in the way of a fair
to be given in North Carolina this year.
but it will be the fashionable, society
event of the autumn in the State and
will draw the bellies and beaux in goodly
force and in their finery and gayety.
The Winston Horse Show will open
Octiber 24th and close October 29th
lasting one week in the most glorious
time Of the year.
Rev. DR.. w. w. Moore and family,
Of Richmond, Va, are spending the
summer with relatives in Salem. DR..
Moore is one OF the brightest and most
capable diyines, as well as teacher, in
the South. He conducted the prayer
meeting at the First Presbyterian church
tonight.
Rev. II. e. Rondthaler gave an illus
trated lecture at Cavalry church to-
night ON Herrnhut and the General Mo-
ragian Synod.