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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-06
.BRlAR2SM ERE.
BY MRS. HANNAH M. wAlTrINdHAM.

honest work l hope to regain my property,
but when you expect dishonest work, you
have come to the wrong man"
"By the way continued Jack, ard
Esme could hardly catch his words, for he
was already ON the road 81 have ordered
back the pipes and stills"
The dickens you have" repeated
Underwood as he paced the miserable
room.
A quarter OF an hour later Esme was in
the cosy office of her friend and adviser,
Mr. Rance.
''lt is large sum of money to invest 10
landed property Miss Eame.'
81 kuow," said the gill in her quick,
bright way 'hut what does that matter?
have ever so much more than is spent.
Besides happen to know the mortgage will
be !oreclosad if this money is not paid, ami
| have other reasons as well.
Beauty trotting along in the twilight was
within a mile of her own warm stable when
she suddenly swerved from a dark figure
walking rapidly in the shadow.
Esme, who had been sitting lightly il
the saddle, thinking over her afternoon :
work, was taken unawares and fang to the
ground.
STOPPING over her, Jacll-ior it was he
who had unwittingly frightened the cob
lifted her quickly in his arms She was
3azad and stunned, and as her head rested
on his shoulder he stopped and pressing his
lips TO hers he stole the first kiss that lie
had ever dared TO hope would be his right.
"Esme," he said after pause, in which
each read the others heart. 81 never dared
TO hope that you had given me your love,
and have no right to ask you to be my
wife, for in a few weeks | shall have no
home. Briarsmere is no longer mine. |
kissed you because l could not help it as
you lay in my arms, and l thought you had
tainted"
"Briarsmere is mne,' said Esme, smil-
ing, "and it is very mean OF you, Jack,
only to want to kiss me when | will have
tainted"
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HIS FIRM WAY WITH SERVANTS.

my desr," said Mr. Lamson in some
what irritatei tone, 81 wish you would
speak to Martha about the way she slams
doors. 1t ia exceedingly annoying to feel
as il a hurricane had ushered guests into
my study, and the passage from the dining,
room to the kitchen is unnecessarily
noisy"
I've spoken to her great many times
about it, said Mrs. Lsmson meekly
But not with sufficient iirmness, my
dear" said her husband. "Now | will
speak to Martha on the subject myself, just
as did about the papers on my study
table. have had no trouble since that
time.
Mrs. Lamson smiled, but said nothing.
Later in the morning, as she ssS in her
room sewing, she heard her husbands
voice addressing Martha in the hall below.
MARTHA" he said depreoatingly, "did
did il ever occur to you how easily doors
slam if one isn't very careful, and what r
disagreeable noise they make?"
Sure, and | should say it did sorr,''
loudly assented Martha "And the way
they slip out OF body's hand is awful;
that's what is, sorr! PortieIs is the things
to have Dir. Lamson, and save all trouble
and patent slow spring on the outside
door, sorr. Pm only a ouke, but I've
often noticed the noise it makes when you
and Mrs. Lamson ere passing in and ont,
though | niver spoke a word about it be.
fore, SORT, for know my place"
"Well, well, Martha, I'll see whas can
be done, said Mr.. Lamson, mildly; "Tn
see what can be done"
Thank you, SOFT" said Martha. "D'
you mind how much better off you are
since you kept your papers in that drawer,
sorr, same as | made bold to ak you to,
stead o that clutter always on your table,
sorr?"
Eyes, yes; it has slipped nay mind chat
it was your idea, Martha" said Mr., Lam
son. and the eonsultation abruptly closed.
My dear" said the minister later in
the day. 81 have been thinking how
pleasant it would be to have soft hanginss
at some OF the doors. And as for the front
door, it needs one of those self-closing
springs, notice. 1t seems to me the little
difficulty in regard to which we were
speaking this morning could be easily OBJ
waited in this way"
Again Mrs Lamson smiled, but the
reason for her smile she did not state.
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LET ME SAY have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly rec
ommend it for what it claims. Very truly,
{ Rev. II. w. Hathaway, Elizabeth, n. j..
| TRIED Ely's Cream BALM, and to all
appearances am cured of catarrh. The ter
rible headaches from which long suffered
are gone. W. j. Hitchcock, late Major
L. S. Vol. and A. A. Gen, Buffalo, y Y.
Zoe. trial size or the 500 size OF Ely i
Cream Balm will be mailed Kept by
druggists. Ely Brothers. Sc Warren 81
NY.
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woman IS Away:
tire d nervous
woman, depleted
Ill strength and
depressed III mind,
can contribute
neither mentally
nor physically to a
husbands success.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-06

lSailH are mus entirely removed, and the
healthy, happy wife becomes a genuine
hclp-meet TO the husband.
~ was sick for twelve years, and for two years
mad 10 stop work altogether" writes Mrs Bell
McCrobie, of Oakland Garrett Co, MARYLAND
y was treated by five different physicians, who
pronounced my case Bright disease impover-
ished condition of the blood, and uterine trouble
suffered great deal with pain in both sides
and much tend erncss in pressing over the womb
l was Oloated at times in bowels and limbs
was troubled with n dishgreeable discharge
from the internal organs. l could not sleep and
was troubled with palpitation OF the heart Suf-
icrcd a great deal of pain in my head temples
iorehe d and eyes, and also sulIcred,excrriciat-
ing PEA at monthly, periods Since taking
eleven y1ttles Of Dir. Picrccs Fivorite Prescrir,,
ton, have enjoyed better health thar, had for
more Than twelve years previously, and have
Ga1n s,d ~ weight twenty-five pounds since tax
Sick women can consult DR.. R. " Pierce
by letter, addressed to Buffalo. y. Y. abso-
lutely. without charge. Each letter is read
in private, its statements held in sacred
confidence, and all answers are 1railed,
sealed in plain envelopes without adver.
Using or other printed matter.
1t is a good thing to keep DR.. Pierces
Pleasant Pellets in the house. One Pellet
is a laxative, two a cathartic dose.
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Concerning Life Insurance.

The new policy of The Mutual Life Iu-
5nrance Company OF New York, (assets, two
hundred and seventy millions) is the best
contract offered by any life Insurance COM
paUy in the world. It is simple clear and
brief; affords the greatest security contains
the most and the largest definite guarantees,
and the most liberal provisions of any policy
ever issued 1t sells readily. Agents with
or without experience wanted in every town
in the Peninsula, to whom liberal terms will
be given. Apply to
HERBERT N. FELL, General Agent,
mari Gmos Wilmington. d H.
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Medical.

DIR. D. SMITHERS,
DENTIST.
Graduate of University of Maryland Dental
DEPARTMENT.
Bohemia Avenue, CHESAPEAKE CITY MD
Crown and Bridge Work Speciality. 2Oaply
An obtundcr used for the painless extrac-
ton of teeth.
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Wall Paper Reduced

This week we found a
dealer overstocked with
a choice lot of Wall
Paper We bought it at
bargain figures, and can
now offer our customers
for few days at 5 cents,
pieces worth 10 cents,
and 2. lot Of Felts worth
ID cents, we are HOW sell
ing from II to IS cents.
Come as early as you
can or send for samples.
FRAZER'S DRUG STORE,
ELKTON, MARYLAND.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
The Landlord Out>Nitted

In the main hall OF one tenement. IN
the ground floor we counted l. chill
dren says Jacob \. RiiS in The Allan
Tie. The facts of life here suspend or
binary landlord prejudices 10 a certain
extent Occasionally IL is the tenant
who SuSpcndS them
The policeman laughed as be- told
me OF the case of a mother who covet-
ed fiat into which she well knew her
family would not be admitted. The
landlord was particular. She knocked.
with troubled face alone. Yes. the
nat was 10 let. Had she any children
The woman heaved sigh six. but
they are all in Greenwood"
The landlords heart was touched hv
such woe. He let her have the hat.
BY night he was amazed 10 Ind flock
OF half dozen robust youngsters dom
iciled under his roof They had indeed
been in Greenwood. bur they had come
back from the cemetery 10 stay. And
stay they did. the rent being paid
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Diana at AIexnnder,s Birth

The aspiring youth that fired the
Epheslan dome. says Mr. L. H. House
III 1t. Nicholas. ''was Eratostratus. an
Epheslan who set fire to the magnificent
temple of Diana in that city, believing
that he would always be remembered
for his act of sacrilege. He certainly
succeeded In establishing a permanent
record for his monstrous crime. though
II can hardly be said that his name has
renamed as notorious as the deed he
perpetrated. The temple perished. as
people said, partly because the goddess
To whom 1t was dedicated was too busy
at another place TO save it,
LAT least that was what the fiatterers
or Alexander the Great declared in aft
er years. They insisted that Diana was
III Macedonia at the time of the fire
presiding over Alexander's birth. which
occurred on the same night. The great
conqueror was apparently pleased with
TINS concert, for he offered, when at the
height of his power to bebuild the edi-
nee at his own cost. on condition that
his name should be inscribed upon il as
the patron. The Ephesians preferred.
however, to undertake the work them
selves and erected fame which sur-
passed even the original in splendor.
though that had been considered one OF
the seven wonders of the world
''As for Eratostratus. he had his wish.
The legend of his wickedness has never
been forgotten, and his name still holds
its odious place in history"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
IT'S USELESS TO REGRET.

shere's many a plan that comes 10
naught.
There's many light gone out.
And disappointments griefs and cares
Have hedged us round about.
ana many a sad mistake we've made
Throughout our livtr. and vet
We've done the very best we could.
Tis useless TO regret.
For out OF evil good has come.
And out OF darkness light.
And all wrongdoinEs in this world
Some day viii be set ri-ht.
And though We have not reached the
height
Attained by others vet
We've done tho best We could. my dear.
Tis useless 10 regret.
We've tried 10 live like honest folks.
To 10 our duty wei.
'Gainat evil things 70 take our stand.
In goodness 10 excel.
50 judge yourself not harshly. dear.
Nor at misfortune fr,t.
We've done the best we could and so
Tis useless TO regret.
London Tit-Blts
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PLAYING POWER.
Just How Great Force l. Expended
ON the Piano.

on the PinnO.
The amount of power expended ON
playing on piano has recently been
inquired out in way which. II not alto
gether accurate, is at least Interesting.
Commenting on the statement thar II
really requires more force 20 sound a
note gently ON this Instrument than it
does 10 lift the lid OF n kettle. saws Vo-
mans Life. il is easy 10 verify fl. II
one takes small handful OF coins and
piles them on "a key Of q piano
When n sufficient quantity is Diled
on TO make note sound. they may ba
weighed. and the figures Will be found
10 be true. II the pianist is plaving
foruSSimo, Il much greater force is
needed. AT times the force Of six
pounds is thrown upon single key Ia
produce a solitary effect.
With chords the force is generally
spread over the various notes sounded
sim ultaneouSly. though greater out
put OF force IS undoubtedly expended.
This is what gives pianists the won
derful strength in their fingers that Is
often commented on.
one Of Chopins compositions has a
passage which takes TWO minutes and
five seconds 10 play. The total pres
sure brought 10 bear on This. IL Is es-
umated. is equal 10 three full tons.
The average tonnage" of an hour-S
playing OF ChOpin's music varies from
u 10 ~ tons
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
EDlSON'S INITIATION.
Dramatic Climax to Ills Introduction
to Chewing Tobacco


"A long time ago. when | was n mite
or boy, said Edison. Il. with two
other little fellows. had saved up a lot
OF scrap iron and tin and zinc which
we meant 10 sell when the hoiidavs
came around. There was n large boy
In the neighbOrhood q think he must
have become n bunkO stcerer after
ward who knew Of our hoard. One
day when we had been i'm swimming
he came TO Us and said:
Say, you fellows. If YOU will give
me that tin and iron AMI stuff YOU
have, I'll teach you how 10 chew
The proposition struck us as being
very falr, particularly as he agreed TO
furnish the tobacco. Well. We were
quite willing. 50 he brought some ca
nadian cut down To a sand bank los the
river. He divided the stuff into three
parts and gave US each one Then he
said:
Now YOU must dO exactly as say.
and you must DO ii right away. or
you'll never learn to chew.
Now. then be shouted. hold mn
eve held it up.
Put it in your mouth" he yelled.
I'VE put II i'm.
Chew" me Kissed dramatically.
We worked away at "a great rate.
Swallow e." hc sc.roechod.
1--WE grlped If down. and then that
young ae-al f...ly rolled down the
bank with lauShtcr. while we soon
rolled down t,c other side. sickcr.
suppose. than amy OF Us had been In
our lives before or since one of the
boys nearly died. AMI they had very
serious time with him. THAT was my
first experience with tobacco.'-Phila-
delphia Inquirer
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Pig Rnnn RrnccIets

The natives OF the New Hebrides
islands. in the Pacific ocean raise pigs
Tor bracelets The upper canine teeth
of the pigs are removed, and that gives
the lower tusks n chance to grow as
much rs they wish. The lower teeth
grow. and finding no resistance. attain
good length. The teeth grow in a
spiral, and the tip often lies beside the
root Of the tooth. Very rarely the
point grows into the root Of the tooth
and makes a complete circle \ com
plete pig tooth bracelet is a very valua-
bic jewel. which Is worn around the
wrist or attached to string around
the throat.-San Francisco Call.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Picked Pine.

The ties on the Santa Fe track IN
California are 'picklcd" in solution
oi chloride Of salts OF zine There are
three or four big picking" establish
mcnts at intervals along the road ha-
tween Albuquerque and Los Angeles.
Ihe process makes pine tie immortal.
In this dry atmosphere il lasts forever.
The Santa Fe tracks through the des-
erSt are Sprinkled with oil 10 keep
down the dust. The oil Is renewed
once in three years. II costs $50 a
mile. and il is worth many times the
money 10 the passengers San Fran
cisco Examiner.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19

Miss Amanda" said the Somewhs,
elderly hut we'll preserved bachelor
10 the sparkling young woman viii
whom he occasionally spent an even
Ing. Il think il is shame the waN
you treat that young Hankinsou. II
were he l wouldn't let YOU play fast
and loose the way you do / would
simply come and carry YOU on"
If You We're he Mr. Cpagaiu." she
replied. with downcast eyes. perhaps
II wouldn't be necessary 10 carry me
on"
Upon which hint Mr.. Upagain i'm
mediately spake. and the invitations
are out.-Chicago Tribune.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19

Il am 50 troubled about my huS-
band. said Mrs. Badman. seeking
sympathy from the pastors wife. He
goes from bad to worse. He is an inf
del and an atheist. and now he SAYS he
Is an agnoStic. and doesn't know any
thing and doesn't believe anything.
and doesn't think anything"
My dear sister" replied the pastors
wife. YOU dent know what trouble
is. My husband thinks he knows how
to cook. san Francisco Argonaut.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
A ROPE OF WORMS.
The Curious Procession That May he
Seen In NORWAY Forests.


Seen I'm Norway Forests
In the deep pine forests Of Norway
the wOOdcutters sometimes find ser
pentine object nearly - feet long
crawling slowly over the ground. IL
they did not know that il was made
up of millions Of little worms. they
might BE- frightened 10y its peculiar
appearance. These worms. called the
sciara, gather during July and August
in large numbers preparatory 10 mi
grating I'm search Of food or for change
or condition. When setting out on
this Journey. they stick themselves
together and form a huge serpentlike
mass. often reaching n length of be
between 10 and 30 feet and several
inches in thickness.
As the sciara IS only on an avcra 20
about three thirty-sccondS of an inch
10 length and barely wilcr than fine
needle, the number required 10 com
pose line OF the size above men
toned Is enormous. Their pace is
very slow. and upon meeting an oh
siacle, such as a stick or stone. they
VIII either writhe over or around II.
sometimes breaking into TWO bodies
for this purpose.
NJ. Guerin-Neneville. celebrated
French naturalist SAYS that if tho rear
portion Of this wonderful snakelike
procession bc brought in,o contact
with the front part ami sort of circle
formed the insects Will keen moving
round and round in that circle for
hours and hours without apparently
noticing tLat they are not getting on
IN their Journey. II the procession
be broken in two. the portions will re-
unite in a short time
The Norwegian peasants. when they
meet one OF these trains. VIII lay some
article OF their clothing. such as a belt
or handkerchief. on the ground In
front Of IL. If the procession passes
over it, It is regarded as a good sign:
but If it makes a way round. the re-
verse is believcd.-Chicago Record.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Laughter n Cure For Worry.

Nearly every woman is miser Of
jollity. Men are willing 10 catch pleas
ure As ii flies, but women must have
everything just SO before they can
themselves 10 enjoyment. and
then they are usually too tired 10 take
It, said 4 lecturer To- an audience OF
women. Its disease. bur fortunate
ly not incurahle. Women say IL is easy
10 talk this way. but that one can't
be laughing when one is hurried and
worried. All can say is that YOU
might be as hurried. but you wouldn't
be as worried if You did laugh. hap
pened once 10 speak Of my husband to
= little girl. and She said:
Why. l didn't think YOU were mar
ried'
" 'WhyT l asked
"'Oh. cause
"'CauSe Why
Cause YOU laugh So much
wasn't that commentary on mar
rimonyE E'-Chicag Times-Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
4 Fair Jury.

In suit between father and son be
fore HooSier justice OF the peace the
seNtet comprising the jury came iu
after three hours delibcration with the
following impartial verdict we the
jury agree to find Judgment for neither
pnntin nor defendant and find thar
each pay half the costs" Ii il said the
verdict struck every one aS being So
unusually fair that even the parties 10
the action We're satisfied Case and
Comment.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
CHEWEO REOHOT CHARCOAL
An Arab Accomplished This Fent
Without Bu-niuL EEiS Mouth


Without BurninE FsiS Mouth
y small brazier. fun OF redLot char
coal was brought. Seatin- himself on
the tioOr i'm front OF this. tine Arab pick
Cd out with a pair of iron piuchcrs "A big
lump. which hc bToi,r into small fra~-
ments. onc OF which hc Put into his
mouth. SWay.uS his body To and fro.
uttcrinS series of scmisupprcssed
groans. ho mmchcd the hot CHARCOAL
between his teeth. Whom bee had re-
tained il nearly minute. lac spat IL out
and took up another piece. The opera
ton appeared 10 cauec him great pain.
He rolled his eyes wildly. and ut times
the saliva drippcd from the corners Of
his mouth.
PerSianS are said To Ice utterly cal
lous 70 human suffering. bat Nah. .oud
Bsy WAS 50 much upset that Ire got up
and went ont OF the room The prince.
too. was viSiUly affected To me the
performance app arcd a mere piece Of
vulgar trickcry. BY practice man
might easily retain a small piece OF hot
charcoal between his teeth iu such =
manner thai il should not scorch his
flesh
4 When the Arab had crushed some
five or six pieces WEE begged him To-
stop. He rose and seated himself on tho
|divan. remarking that there was no
reason for any anxiety; that the opera
tion was quite a simple one and could
he learned in a few weeks by any nov
Ice. Despite his placidity. l suspected
that his tongue and lips were burned. 1
wa* therefore surprised To see him
swallow few minutes aftcrward n
/ cup of hot coffee and smoke cica-
rettc, apparently without any incon-
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
ContngIon Through handkerchief

u m q ii
W eStern medical authorities are cru-
FSading against the use Of the handSer-
|chief. While they suggest no suhSti-
ftutc. they argue thar the handkerchief
knuSt go because il breeds disease.
Dr NJ. L. FoShey. editor OF the Cleve-
.and Journal Of Medicine. says: Colds
n the head and sore throatS make the
1AundS OF whole families. The hand
kerchier aS usually employed is far
from being an aSeptic device as il
could we'll be. Used repeatedly and
thrown in moist condition into the
same pocket, the germs must remain
there from day 10 day. reinfecting each
fresh handkerchief and carrying conta-
gion TO the mucous membrane"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Questions of Duty

II intended" said the German EN-
peror. ito be guided in this matter en-
tirely 10y my duty"
Yes. your majesty" answered the
official. Il was desiring 70 call your at-
tcnuon &c the small amount OF duty we
have been in the habit OF collecting ON
these American articles Washington
Star
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
4 Diamond TRAGEDY,

Mrs Joy-Oh. John, run for the
physician: The baby's swallowed your
diamond stud
Bachelor BrOther-Physician be
hanged I'll bring a surgeon. Jewel
ers' Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Special Terms.

DO you make special terms TO bridal
partiesT asked the innocent looking
bridegroom
Yes" replied the honest hotel clerk;
1--WE always charge 'em double rates"
Ohio State Journal
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19

In the chief square Of Belgrade. Ser
VIA innumcrahle little frogs hop about
as unconcernedly as If they were far
away IN the country. How they came
there end how they survive. no one
seems TO know.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
THE CLARKE COURIER
JOHN o. GROWN.
EDITOR AND PRorRrEroR

THE CLARKE COURIER is published
weekly az ONE DoLLAR AND FIFTY CxNrs.
PAID IN ADVANCE, when not paid in advance
Two dollars will be invariably charged.
ADvERTIsENENTs will beinserted AZ the rat.
OF One Dollars and Fiftv Cents Der sop.re
Nen hnes) Tor 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, 1899-07-19
OUR GREAT ATLANTIC.

mondrous eeeui that only endeth
nh'T" the bire sky downward blendethi
Sniendid breakers. rising. curling.
s1'.ins' dssiing. laundering. whirling.
Mighty mass Of restless motion
Is the noisy. rolling ocean.
Natery plain I'm sunlight glimmering.
Nnr ana hollovs orivefinc. shiiamerino
Emerald ridges tifn"d with whiteness.
spray and foam Of fcathery lightness;
Mighty mass Of ccaseles,s motion
Is the beautiful. great ocean.
-TActa IN Goo1 Housokecping.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19

The imports Of mutton into London
from all parts have increased from 400
carcasses in 1880 to nearly 4, 500. 600 in
1898, and the fact is noticed that the
condition of frozen meat on arrival is
gradually improving.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19

The Russian scepter is Of solid gold.
three feet long and contains among
It's ornaments 26S diamonds, $50 rubies
and Is emeralds