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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-05

BY recent decision of Judge
Grimsley, of the circuit court of Cul
pepper, Mr.. Baker, who is endeavor-
ing to secure number of tracts of
land under the delinquent land act,
was enjoined from prosecuting his
applications in fifty-fve cases. a de-
cree was also entered placing upon
Baker payment of costs amounting to
$500.
A telegram reached Luray from
Philadelphia announcing the sudden
death of b. f. Grayson, a native of
that place, but who has been living
for some years In Philadelphia. The
grave was dug and preparations made
for the burial, when another telegram
reached there saying Mr.. Grayson was
not dead, but had been in trance or
state of suspended animation.
The strike of the girls employed as
bnnchmakers, rollers, and packers at
the Whitlook branch of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company at Richmond
is practically at an end, the large ma
Jority of the employees having return
ed to work. The leaders of the strik
ers made an earnest but unsu ccessful
attempt to keep the girls from going
to work.
Leroy II. Shields, formerly collec-
tor Of customs of the port of Norfolk
and paymaster in the United States
navy, committed suicide at Fort Mon
roe last week. In his pocket was
found a letter to his wife, signed
your husband and lover" in which
forgiveness was asked for the step he
was about to take. Besides his wife
he left two children.
81 have used Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results" says Mr..
W. b. Cooper of FL Rio, Cal. "For
small children we find it especially
effective" For sale by w. Richard
son, druggist.
1T SAVES THE CHILDREN Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has saved
the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-05
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
IN CLARKE COUNTY. VIRGINIA.

BY virtue of deed of trust, executed
by Thos. W. Russell. TO the undersigned
trustee. on the 9th day of February, 1894,
and recorded i'm the Clerks office OF the
county court OF Clarke county, Va, in
deed book W, page 2lS. for the purpose
of securing a debt of 81 .l2l 43. TO Thos.
W. Russell, Jr., and upon the request OF
the beneficiary, | will offer for sale at
public auction, 10 the highest bidder. in
front Of the courthouse in Berryville,
Va, on
Thursday, July goth, 1899,
at 12 o'clock m, the following valuable
RE "A L L 3 T "A T Z,
lying in the county of Clarke, on both
sides of the Berryville and Winchester
turnpike. four miles west of Berryville,
adjoining Rutherford, ID. I. Wood,
Chas. Clevenger, and others, containing
/ . a Q r. Z 8,
more or less, improved 10y COMFOR-
TABLE DWELLING HOUSE, and
all necessary Outbuildings, never fail
ing Well of water near the dwelling. and
an Orchard of well-selected fruit. This
land is OF the best quality of Limestone
and Clay. For further particulars inquire
of the undersigned.
TERMS.-CAsH.
jun2i st y. MOORE. JR.. Trustee.
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1T SAVES THE CHILDREN. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has saved
the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
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40 Cnre CONTINUATION Foreve]

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c
II G. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-05

Clerks Office
!, John VI. Gibson. clerk of circuit court
of Clarke county. Va, certify that the bond
required by decree entered in the chancery
causes of Baker X Co. vs.. &. fA Ford and
Others, and same plaintiffs vs. j. r. Sprint
and Others at October term. 1905 has been
duly executed 10y Blackburn smith. trustee
and Is conditioned according to law
aprB u JNO. VI. GIBSON g g.
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more or less belonging To- G. ~ Ford. living
near the town of Boycc. in Clarke Co Va.
inns property Is IN a high state of cultiva-
ton. and is improved by young Orchard
and Is very desirable on account Of its prox-
unity To the public highway and tn the de-
pot of the y. x w. r. r.
The HOUSE and lot belonging
To said Ford in the town of Bovce. said
house is "A Comfortable
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POSTPONENIENT.

The above sale is postponed till WED
NESDAY, JUNE 3Oth, 1890, at which
time 1t will be made at the time, place. and
upon the terms as above set out
BLACKBURN SMITH Trustee
CONRAD KOwNsLAR, Spl. Comr..
w. Roy STEPHENSON. -
The times., 1899-12-03

5critys margin oT but thirteen, more lib
erality VIII be shown.
The caucus then took up the nomination
for the minor cffices with the result stated
IN the foregoing.
For the four Offices which the minority
is allowed 10 hIl-thCse Of assistant ser
geant-at-arns. chief page, and two mes
seugers. there was a spirited contest
M Richardson asked TO be excused after
the adjournment from making any state
meut. but expressed his gratitude for the
fair and impartial stand taken by The
Times during the contest for minority
leadership.
Representative Carmack Of Tennessee.
who has had charge of Nr. richardson's
campaign and who is talked Of as the next
United States Senator TO succeed Mr. Tur-
ley said that the selection Of Mr. Richard
son had for days been a foregone cOnclu-
sion
Though the contest was apparently
close. said he. there never was a mo-
meut when Mr.. Richardson's election was
in doubt. Every member of the caucus
knew his ability as a leader. and in reality
was for him from the start. A surprising
feature Of the contest was the strength of
Dir. De Armond Of Missouri. but the Rich
ards0n supporters knew that break had
10 cCme sooner OF later. and il was only
question OF waiting for it,
Mr.. Carmack said that Mr.. De Almond
was the principal competitor. but that this
did not cause the slightest uneasiness
among Mr. Richardson friends.
Mr.. SulZer was called upon to confer
with Mr. Richardson late in the afternoon.
His friends urged him not to make any
compromise. but TO stand out firmly against
his competitors. Mr.. De ATmond would
not discuss his defeat. and Mr.. Bankhead
declined TO say anything about his with
Crawal
The times., 1899-12-03
REBELLION IN VENEZUELA
Decisive Battle Expected Between
Castro and Hernandez.
The Government Bent on Bringing
the Revolution TO an End-Hilitnry
Resources of the Opposing Forces
Preparations to Meet Attack at
valencia Andrade's Revenge.

NEW YORK. Dec 2.-The cable and
mail advices of the past week from Ven
ezuela show that both the insurgents and
the Government are determined to bring
10 an end the rebellion. which is daily
assuming greater proportions. Venezueians
in this city expect to hear of a decisive
battle within a week. 1t viii probably
take place at Valencia. Gen. Jose Manuel
Hernandez leader of the revolution, who,
in the event Of insurgent success, will
become President Of Venezuela, has low
nearly 5000 men in the field, which is
said TO be the largest rebel force that has
ever taken arms against the Government.
The latest reports received here Of Gen
eraI Hernandez, said he had taken Gala
hoso in the state Of Miranda, and was
on his way to Valencia. He was re-
enforced By 1000 men under his chief OF
staff. Gen Luiz Loretto Lima, who had cap
tured Barquicemeto. These forces will be
further augmented by those OF Gen. Samuel
Accsta. ard the entire body will sweep
down on the Government troops at Nalen-
cis, who number about 5000. Both sides
are well armed and the result viii probably
decide the war.
Should the rebels be victorious II will be
an easy matter for them to march on to
Caracas. as the troops at Valencia ~epTe-
sent the strength of the Government. In
fact the revolutionists report that they
have a large force now on the outskirts
Of Valencia and between the latter city and
Carascas. This assertion seems to be con
frmed by the determination Of the Gov
ernment to send supplies from the capital
to Valencia via La Guayra, which viii
take two days, whereas by rail from Car
acas to Valencia. requires only five hours.
Former President Andrade, who is now
at San Juan. p r. is trying hard to
revenge his overthrow by General Castro.
His latest move in this direction has been
to offer assistance to General Hernandez
in the shape OF arms and ammunition.
Alexandra Trebaneja, through whom this
deal was to be effected, was arrested re-
Gently in Caracas. On him was found
list OF war supplies which General An
drade offered General Hernandez. This
list called for 1000 Mauser rifles, 500, 900
cartridges, and two Hotchkiss guns. These
arms and ammunition are now in New
York. and subject to the order of General
Andrade. The battle fought en- Wednes-
day at Las Tejoras, it now develops was
a defeat for the Government. General
Jaquaracutt who was killed in this en-
gagement. was considered one OF General
Castro's best fighters.
The times., 1899-12-03
MRS. PLANTS PLEA.
Would Set Aside Probate of Her
Husbands VIII.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-Margaret J. Plant
widow of the late Henry Bradley Plant
the millionaire developer of Southern
steamship, railway, and other enterprises
has filed a complaint In the Supreme Court
here in a suit to set aside the probate OF
his will at New Haven and prove it here
and VIXEN so proved, to set aside its main
provision, disposing of about SO 600 900, as
invalid under cur laws. It is conceded to be
valid under the laws of Connecticut The
widow alleges that some of her fellow
executors Concocted and have so far car
ried through scheme to divest our courts
of the administration OF the estate. which
properly fell to them, as a result of which
she would be deprived of about 80 SEQ .OOC
belonging to her absolutely
The Will made many small bequests and
tied up the residue of more than $lQ-
OO0 GEO in trust. The widow and son were
each to have an income OF $50 900 a year
for life from the residue and the sons
wife was TO have an income from IL of
S15 coo a year so long as she remained the
sons wife. The children of the son were
to have the principal after the termina
tion of the life estates ard on coming Of
age. The last codtcil, which was the only
part of the will executed in Connecticut.
purports TO extend the trust to great-grand-
children. The widow says that the trust is
invalid as suspendFhg the ownership of the
personality and the alienation OF the realty
for a longer period than our laws permit
She says she received this information only
lately, and after the testamentary papers
and more than Sl0OC0,0O0 in securities had
been spirited away into the Jurisdiction OF
the Connecticut courts, where such a trust
is good.
With these trust provisions set aside.
Mrs. Plant says she Will be ent. tied to one
third of the personality absolutely, which
third she values at $500. coo Besides
George II. Tilley, his confidential agent.
the executors of the will were herse {,
Lynde Harrison, a lawyer Of New Hav 7.
Robert G.. Erwin, a lawyer of Georgia, and
their son, Morton Freeman Plant.
The day after her husbands death, she
AYERS Lawyers Harrison and Erwin, and
Mr.. Tiley, called on her at her Fifth
Avenue residence, and asked her for the
testamentary papers of her husband She
gave them to Mr.. Harrison. who, she says
without her consent took them to Connecti-
cut and filed them for probate
She states the three executors then went
to the various safe deposit vaults of her
husband, 10 which Tllley had access, col
lected more than so 1000. 600 in securit ei.
and took all this property to Connecticut
Mrs. Plant sets up that the Probate Court
In New Haven had no jurisdiction over the
estate of her husband, because he was not
u resident of the State. She declares that
Executors Harrison, Erwin, Tilley and
Plant all knew that she was acting
throughout the matter in ignorance of her
rights, and that she had not consulted her
own counsel about any of the steps in the
matter.
The times., 1899-12-03

the work OF progress which President Al
fraro has inaugurated. The Presidents ac-
ton in the matter engendered the opposi-
ton of the Bishop of Ecuador, and the en-
tire priesthood, which soon resulted in
open threats.
Revolution now seems inevitable. Ar
rests of prominent men are OF daily occur
renee. and reports from various parts of
the country indicate that the party op-
posed 10 the Government has made exten-
sive preparations for war. Heretofore the
revolutions of Ecuador have had their rise
among the dissatisfied politicians and pro-
fessional revoiutionists. but the present
crisis is of an entirely different nature
With the church arrayed against the Gov
ernment, the situation has become really
alarming, ard a number of foreigners have
left Quito. the capital
A strong prejudice exists against for
eigners among the poorer classes. and the
residences of these foreigners remaining
in Quito have the flags of their country
floating as a protection. An attempt was
made by a religious fanatic to poison the
American in charge of the railroad from
GUayaGuil to Quito.
The times., 1899-12-03
MoLINEUX FIGHT BITTER.
Both Sides in the Murder Trial Pre-
pairing Surprises.

Z
NEW YORK. Dec. while resting, ap-
parently on their oars. Assistant District
| Attorney Osborne and Barlow S. Weeks,
opposing counsel in the triad of Roland B.
| Molineux for the murder of Mrs Kate J.
Adams, have been putting in some Of the
/ hardest strokes Of their lives, and it was
! declared today that both sides were pre-
pared to surprise each other sCme time
within the next three weeks or a month.
The fight for the young mans life will be-
gin in earnest on Monday at 1870 o'clock
in the morning, when Mr.. Osborne will
open the case for che prosecution. From
that moment the most desperate struggle
will be made by Mr. Weeks and though
Mr.. Osborne says that it Will only take
him four hours TO open, the chances are
that it Will take him all day, for Mr.. Weeks
is prepared to fight him even in his open
ing address. The first mention OF the name
Of Henry Crossman Barnet VIII precipi-
tate the storm and the name OF that man
will come out in the first ten minutes,
unless Mr.. Osborne changes his mind be-
tween now and Monday morning
Barlow S. Weeks will fight the presenta-
ton of this testimony from the very start.
That he has something in reserve with
which TO surprise the prosecution nobody
ney, after a long talk with Mr.. Weeks the
other day said that he felt certain that
Mr. Weeks was confident of the result. AIr.
Weeks told him that he would knock the
prosecutions case galley end upwards TO
use his own words
II would surprise nobody if David \.
CarvalhO. Mr.. Weeks handwriting expert.
should so on the witness stand and tell
the jury all the secrets of his trade. Mr..
Weeks is telling his plans TO nobody, how
ever. It is generally believed, though, that
his main line of battle will be TO discredit
the prosecutions witnesses. and by skiIlful
cross examination create a reasonable
doubt in the minds of the jurors.
Molineux is resting quietly in the Tombs.
He has picked up flesh since the beginning
of his trial and is no less confident than
his counsel Of the final result That the
case will take all of this month, at least,
there seems no reason to doubt.
The times., 1899-12-03
MR.. RICHARDSON'S CAREER.
The Democratic Leader in civil and
Political Life.


Political Life.
James Daniel Richardson who is to be
the leader CT the minority in the House
Of Representatives during the Fifty-sixth
Congress, represents the Fifth Congress
ional district, Of Tennessee His home is
at Murfreesboro Mr.. Richardson is al
most as well known in this city as he ia
in his own district having been a mem
Der CT Congress for fourteen years. and
is now beginning his eighth term and ff-
teeEth year. His duties as a member of
Congress have necessarily caused him to
reside in this city during the sessions of
Congress, and sometimes from inclination
he and his Family have remained here the
greater part of a year.
Mr.. Richardson was born in Rutherford
county, Tenn, March 10, 1913. He receiv-
ed his education in good country schools
and was a student at Franklin College,
near Nashville, when the Civil War began
He entered the Confederate army at eight
cen years Of age and served nearly four
years. the first years as a private and the
remaining three as adjutant of the Forty,
fifth Tennessee Infantry.
After the war Mr. Richardson read law
and was admitted to the bar to practice
on January ], 1867 at MurfreesboTo. Fe
Immediately took an active interest in
politics. and was elected to the lower
house OF the Tennessee Legislature, tax
ing his seat in October, 1871 So great was
the confidence Of his party in him that on
the first day he was elected speaker of the
House although but twenty-eight years
old.
He served in this capacity with such
success that his party rewarded him by
sending him TO the State Senate at the
next session. and he served as a Senator
during 1873 and 1874 Mr.. Richardson has
for many years b5en prominent in Free
Masonry. He was grand master OF Ma
sons in Tenneszse in 1873 and 1874; grand
high priest Of the Grand Chapter OF Royal
Arch Mssons of the State in 1882. and in
spector general OF the Ancient and Accept
ed Scottish Rite. thirty-third degree. in
Tennessee, and was a few weeks ago e,elt-
ed by the Supreme Council lieutenant
commander. the second highest office in
Scottish Rite Masonry.
Mr. Richardson was a delegate TO the
ST. Louis Democratic Convention in 1876
and also TO the Chicago Democratic Con-
vention IN 1896. Since he has been in Con-
gress he has compiled the Messages and
Papers of Presidents" He was first ee.t-
cd to the FoTty-niuth Congress and has
been a member Of each succeeding ona
In the House he has long been regarded a
leading parliamentarian, and his frien5s
claim that for knowledge OF parliamentary
laws and rulings he has no peer in either
party il the present Congress.
The times., 1899-12-03
AUCTION SALES.
THOMAS DOWNING. Auctionser.

TRUSTEES SALE or PREMISES NUMBERED
3l9 v STREET NORTHEAST. CONTAINING
NINE ROOMS, CELLAR, HOT AND COLD
WATER, SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS
Under and by virtue OF decree passed by the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Columbia in
a cause pending the equity docket Of said
court, wherein the Anglo-AmericJn Savings and
Loan Association et al. are COmplsin3uts and
Edwin r. Haight et al. defendants the same
being Number 2U32l. Docket t6, the undersigned
trustee viii sell public auction in front OF
the premises on THURSDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF
DECEMBER. \. d. 1880, At 4 O'CLOCK p. NJ.
all that piece or parcel Of land and premises,
lying and being in the county OF Washington,
District Of Columbia, and known and designated
as lot twcnty-eighr t2Sl, in F. r. H3ight's sub
division of lots in block sixteen 40, in Centre
lexington per plat recorded in Book County
o. page I0l, one OF the records oi the surveyors
office OF the District Of Columbia; the said lot
being improved hy a uiuc-room dwelling ot mod
eTn construction
Terms OF sale: All cash 4 deposit Of one
hundred and fifty Ci5)) dollars viii be required
at the time Of sale, and the terms Of sale must
be complied with within ten days from Jhe date
OF sale; otherwise the property VIII be res5.d al
the risk and cost OF the deiauitius purchase or
purchasers. ConyeyanciHg, revenue stamps, re-
cOrding fees, etc, lt purchasers cost
FRED L. SIDDONS, Trustee,
nO2j-d&ds Lean and lrusy Building.
The times., 1899-12-03

Grows speech Mr.. Hepburn withdrew his
opposition 10 the adoption of the rules and
Mr. Dalzeils motion was unanimously car
ried- As senior member OF the Committee
on Rules he will present the motion for
their adoption to the House on Monday
Mr.. Henderson. as chairman of the House
caucus committee en- the currency bill,
presented the report of the committee
which was made public earlier in the week,
and asked an early consideration of the re
port and the bill.
II was decided not to bring up the Rob
erts case and then the caucus adjourned
until next Tuesday night when the cur
rency bill will be considered.
The times., 1899-12-03
REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER
An Increase in the Circulation of Ma
tiOnaI hank Notes

The Comptroller OF the Currency reports
for the month ending November %. 1899.
national bank notes in circulation to the
amount Of $243 7e0.24S. an increase during
the month OF SI75.554 and an increase dur
ing the year or S1.G5S .210.
There were on deposit United States reg
isteTed bonds 10 secure notes 1924. .22I. go
and 10 secure public deposits. $40. 1874 $40.
The circulation based on bonds was s. q. =
1892, an increase for November OF
Sl.ztll2S. and decrease fer the fiscal year
Of $II66.6fL Circulation based on lawful
money and secured, amounted 10 $34 5gS. -
@tG monthly decrease of $465, ,574; an
nusI increase. 5.S24,S51.
The times., 1899-12-03
R. E. LEE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
He Falls From the Top of II Pole and
Eractnres His Nnae.

R. z Lee, who resides at Kensing-
ton. Nd, and is an employe Of the
Georgetown and Tenleytown Railway
Company, sustained serious injuries last
night al the power house above George
town He was adjusting some wires
located near the entrance Of the power
house building. He was removed to the
Georgetown University Hospital in the
patrol wagon from the Seventh precinct
station.
AT the hospital an examination showed
a fracture OF the nose, several cuts about
the head. and painful bruises on the limbs
he was placed in a ward, and at laJe
hour he was resting quietly His ccndl-
tion, however. is serious.
The times., 1899-12-03
ENDS HIS UNHAPPY LIFE.
The Suicide Of Reckless Citizen Of
Trenton. \. J.

The Suicide Of n Reckless Citizen Of
Trenton. y. J.
TRENTON, \. j., Dec. Thomas Nc
Donald. one Of the capital city's well
known characters, is lying in his river
hcvoI with d bullet hole in his head, and
The surgeons say he viii die Mcdonald
fired the shot with suicidal intent He is
The third suicide this week. Mcdonald is
from one Of the best known families in this
locality. Born in wealth. well educated.
and reared in luxury. he lived Iapidlz
passing swiftly down lifes ladder. In a
drunken row some years ago gang Of
thugs so horribly mutilated him that sew
eral silver plates were set in his skull.
His disGguIation made him so hideous
looking that Mcdonald stunned home and
friends and has since lived in a shanty he
built on the river bank This morning he
secured a revolver and fired the fatal shot.
The times., 1899-12-03
TROUBLE IN ECUADOR.
Political Disturbances Appear to
Threnten Revolution.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2.-Private ad-
vices received here from Quito tell of dan
gerous political disturbance now fermenting
in Ecuador. For some weeks past trouble
has been brewing between church and
state and recently the situation has be-
come so acute that it is now dangerous for
foreigners TO venture out of the large
towns. The trouble seems to have had its
origin in the opposition OF the priests to
The times., 1899-12-03

HARRINGTON -Suddt Ggy. Of heart failure, on
Friday DecemtgrJ ,, 1859 at Asheyjlc, y. c..
JOHN f. HARRlNGTUN. q. :. NJ O.
Funeral from 81. Peters Church at $50 O. M,
Monday. December :. Relatives and friends I'M
vittd. Intermeut private. Is
MURPHY-On Friday, December J. 1900. ut
1880 D. m. at her late residence l211 IL Street
southeast, JULIA MURPHY widow OF The late
John Murphy.
Funeral on Monday afternoon at . o'clock 70
which all the relatives and friends are invited.
nOI-2t, ,em
The times., 1899-12-03

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF the District %
Columbia. 502 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west, Washington. Oct IS. 1899.
PClsSy- holders are notified that on and
after NOVEMBER l. 1892 the managers
will pay 2 return OF savings. In proportion
to the surrender value OF each policy our
Of the savings OF 1898
One per centum premium charge for IN
EUrance the coming year. Is payable 10 tbs
company az same time. INSURANCE POL
ICIES MUST BE PRESENTED. that pay
nents nay be stamped thereon
This company insures brick dwellings az
from 81 TO SI25 per 81 600 OF insurance.
and frame dwellings. without shiugls roof.
at from $50 to $3.50 per $1,000.
Please present your policies carly aui
avoid the crowd.
BY order OF Beard OF Managers.
l. PIERCE BOTELER.
S. Il. WALKER Secretary.
President cc1s-tk