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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-29

lie Had Heard Of the story Yesterday
Afternoon But Does Not Think the
Wreck That of the Portland.
A PRESS reporter interviewed Manager
John f. Liscomb of the Portland Steam
ship company at lats hour last night
concerning the alleged discoveries of the
fishing schooner Maud 5. Mr.. Liscomb
said that he had heard by telephone some
thing of the kind late in the afternoon,
hut beyond that he knew nothing about
the matter He said that he was not in
eli ned to believe that the articles founu
had come from the wreck of the Portland
because he did not believe the steamer
hkd gone down SO far away from cape
Cod. From the fact that soon after the
Portland was lost some heavy freight
from her had come ashore near Highland
Light, Mr. Liscomb said No believed the
| steamer had gone down nearer the oape
| than This discovery places her tie dld
not understand that Mr.. Williams tn
| Boston agent had identified the articles
which were brought TO the surfaca al
having come from Portland They might
have come from some other ship, possibly
| from the steamer Pentagoet which wat
| known TO be somewhere in that Vicinity
at the time of the big storm. The Port
| land Steamship Company would te very
| glad to locate che wreck of the Portland
but be was not prepared to state at thi:
time Just what course would be taken II
the articles should be positively irdenti
fed as having come from the Portland. .
Mr.. Liscomb said be had no doubt
articles of the kind mentioned in this
despatch h been found hut he could moi
! believe that they had come from the
wreck Of the Portland. He said that ht
knew nothing Of Mir. John +. Burke
mentioned in this despatch as the Fort
| land Steamship company had never
chartered boat from him nor did they
know anything about him. Mr.. Lisoomt
| further stated that no doubt the Portland
steamship company would thoroughly in
vestigate this story.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-29

makes ne blood,
neiGhbor will tell truth
amazing gIesut ave
other medicine
lasting
the last have dropped
compound
remedies all kinds combined
medicine endorsed physicians
for rundown conditions of the
blood
faed
celery
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-29

Dc. Bulls Cough syrupis recommended
by many physicians. 1t cures the worst cough
or cod and II 1t is always reliable.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-29
Wreckage Found in Fifty or Sixty
Fathoms of Water.
Depth Of Water will Make 1t Impossible
For Divers to Work on the Wreck---A
Garter One of the Articles FOund--
General Manager LiscOmb Not Positive
the WreckageI Is That Of the Portland
INLAY Possibly BE the PentagOet.

evidence of the Portland, was the last
craft to sight the unfortunate steamer
on the night of November 26th. The
Maud d. was then scurrying for u harbor
at Gloucester and passed alongside the
Portland about five miles east by south
OF Eastern Point light. at that harbor's a
entrance This was at at night. The
boat was being driven along on her course
and WAS in frst-olass shape. The storm
had not broken in nli Its fury. Her po-
sition at that time WAS three and one half
miles south by west of fhatcher's island
anc about ten miles from where Capt.
Thomas believes he. has discovered her
remains.
Capt. Thomas is inclined to the opinion
that the Portland was in collision and
that the remains OF another craft are in
the same Vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-29

Continued ou Second Page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson's Health.

Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson's Health.
A dispatch from Richmond, Va,
to the New York Herald of the other
day s:"Former Postmaster General
William J.. Wilson is believed to be
IN a critical condition. He went
North 10 consult DR.. Janeway. who
has ordered him to spend the winter
IN Southern Arizona. He will not
return to Lexington to resume his du-
ties MS president of Washington and
Lee University until next spring.
Mr.. Wilson's health has been gradual
ly weakening from pulmonary trou-
bles, and be has Cancelled all engage.
ments. His friends are very uneasy
about him. He WAS TO have attended
the centenary of the Royal Institution
IN London, some time ago, where a
prominent part had been assigned
him, and where he was To receive his
diploma from the Prince of Wales.
but was compelled to abandon the
visit on account of his health. Mr..
Wilson writes friend that his health
Is badly impaired" We regret to
learn of Mr.. Wilson's i'll health, aud
hope that his proposed sojourn in Ar
iona may result in his complete res
t0ration.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06

Mrs. VI. j. Coke. after short visi, 20
friends in this community. left Saturday
for Taylor, Texas
Miss Elizabeth Smith has been in Bal
timore on visit.
Miss Mary Woodward has gone 10
Front Royal. after an extended visit 10
Mrs. II. II. Clagett
Miss Leacy Mcdonald. who is stu
dent Of the Episcopal Female Institute
OF Winchester. spent the ThankScirin-
holiday no her home here.
MIR. Charles Clark. of WASHINGTON. +,
at Upton" the home OF The Misses
Moore.
Mr.. Tyson Dorich. who spent the sum-
mer ANA fall with his uncle, Mr.. Henry
Williams. near town, left this week for
West Point to stand the entrance exam
nations of the United States Military
Academy. Mr. Dortch was appointed
from the End North Carolina Consres
sional District
Nh Page Lee. of Norfolk. was in town
last week visiting his father
Nr \. Moore. lr.. attended Court in
Charlestown last week
Mr. Blackburn smith has been So
Washington on business
Miss Nirsie Morris. after visit OF >ev
eral weeks 10 the Misses Page. returned
To her home in Washington last week
Mn Charles Broadway Rous~. OF New
(orN, passed through Hcrry1iue Sunday
ON his way 10 W inchestcr.
state Superintendent of schools. Or
Nouthah visited the Bcrv,nlc High
school Monday and made very inter
eStinS address 10 the scholars lie VA.
very much pleased with the condition OF
the school. During his sojourn in thc
county he was the guest OF Mr. j. =
Ware
MIR. James a. C'agett. of Washington.
l. visiting his mother here
Mr. Clinton Foley has gone 10 narris
burg. Pa, To secure employment
Mr. Edmund Doyle. OF Baltimore. spent
Thanksgiving day with his mother. Mrs
John W. Locke. AT Walnut Hill Farm"
near town
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06

EX.Judge William L. Clarke. Of
Winchester, died at the home of his
son. William L. Clarke, Jr.. Friday
afternoon at Northport. y. y. Judge
Clarke had been in failing health for
several years and his sickness was due
to wounds received during the Civil
War. About two years ago a bullet
was removed from his groin. which
had been there since the war. For
several months he had been residing
with his son. In the death of Judge
Clark there has been removed one of
the best known Judges in Virginia.
lie was an eminent scholar and iuriSt.
Judge Clark was a son of he late
William L. Clark, and was born on
January l6, l94l lie graduated AT
the Winchester Academy and later at
ale University. He practiced law
in Winchester until the Civil War
broke out, when he Joined the Con
federate Army as captain of Company
+, Second Virginia Regiment. Stone
wall Brigade, which he organized in
that place some years prior. At the
first battle Of Manassas he received
what was thought to be mortal
wound, but finally recovered and was
transferred to the inter bureau. where
he served until the surrender. In
1873 lac was appointed Judge of the
Corporation Court of Winchester. and
of the County Court of Frederick.
where he served for y years. For
Is years he was Master Commissioner
IN Chancery aud General Receiver of
the Circuit Court, and for six wears
was clerk of that court. resieuino
from the latter position last spriaa
by reason of ill-health. For several
terms he was Mayor of Winchester
lie was founder of Madison Lodge
independent Order of Odd Fellows
nearly 30 years AGO and was also
prominent IN Masonic circles. His
wife was Miss Mary Johnston Stuart.
of Stannton. She died some wears
ago. Judge Clark is survived by I
sons Chapman ). Clark. of Colorado;
). Peyton Clark, Of Tacoma. Wash:
William l.. CLARK, Jr., and Brjscoe
b. Clark, Of Northport, y. Y. and
three daughters, Misses Mary John.
Ston ana Martha Clark. of y orthport.
and Miss Louisa Peyton Clark. of
Ph'ladelPhia. One brother is Capt.
Frank Clark. lawyer of Baltimore.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Everybody Saws On

Cascarcts Candy Catl,a,ti,, tl,, mos, ,,,o,,-
a. "a nco!cai disco ~. of thc a.,c. n Ga
ana u , refreshing 10 the TASTE. aci GENTLY
pJ,siuvciy on kidneys. liver nrd h.,,gcis.
curc In.S 'ne entire SYST III. diSIri colds
and h;i,achc lever, hahitual constitution
of - "W,,i"nsncss. Please hay ana try y hnx
-: y. Today; 10, ~ 20 cents Sold and
"'eeo TO eurs 10y all draggists
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Fires and a Fire Company.

Fires and u Fire Company.
Three fires, involving very littl,
loss occurred in town last week. aud
all Oh them were promptly suppressed
by our citizens. The first occurred
Tuesday night when chimney o!
Mrs. Nancy McGuires residence
caught fire and burned furiously for
short time. The heat damaged
wall paper on the ceiling in several of
the rooms, and the amount Of damage
Will reach about S25. Friday even
ing a dense volume Of smoke was seen
issuing from the building. owned by
Mr. w. +. Stole, and occupied by
the family of Mr.. a. w. Drake aud
by Miss Kate Russell. he call of
fire soon brought large number of
persons to the scene, who quickly re-
allied that if the flames got beyond
control whole block would be swept
away. The lire was found to be i'm
Mr.. brakes kitchen, sides aud roof
OF which were burning. Plenty of
water and help soon extinguished the
flames, not before. however they had
charred the inside Of The building
and "A number IF articles of clothing
belonging to Mr. brakes family.
he fire Is supposed to have caught
from a spark FROM the kitchen stove.
Friday morning chimney of the
lodging house Of Richard jackson.
on Church street, caught fire and
caused some excitement, but doing
40 damage.
We hope our proposed water svs
tenn viii soon be IN operation. because
n "A fire gains any headway in some
business sections of the town the sup
ply of water now 20 boz had would not
toe sufficient 90 stay the work of the
flames before Iarge amount of prop
erty would b, DESTROYED 10 insure
the town against any disastrous CON
i1sratiou> lake tnose tina; have visit.
I'D Lursy. Ouanco,k aud Dan,il,e r,-
Gently. besides tbc splendid gravit,
system TO supply water now under
construction. the towt need, ami
should have a well trained and per
fecty organized fire company. the
hkeofwhich Winchester and Charles
town now have. Berrvville can boas,
of good material for fire fighting. aud
a pick of this material should be
made and organized into a company.
that would be able to act quickly and
coolly In the event of fire. For "A
chief OF such company there would
be no necessity OF searching far. for
no more desirable man could be found
than Mr.. II. VI. Baker. who is cool
headed and quick to act. Get TO.
gether. boys, organize a company: the
water-works will soon be completed.
and no one knows when our town will
be visited by "a direful confagratiou
which IN all probability will make
many families homeless and DESTROY
thousands Of dollars of property.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Mr.. Warthen's Seat in the House
of Delegates.
The Richmond Dispatch says in
Is Thursday edition.

The Richmond Dispatch says in
It's Thursday edition:
Attorney-General \ J Montague has
given an opinion i'm the case Of Hon \.
L. Warthen, Of Warren. in which he
holds that Mr.. Warthen cannot hold his
Office "a Commissioner of the Revenue
and at the same time serve as member
Of the General Assembly.
Mr.. Warthen. who was recently elect
ed member of the House from the dis
trict composed Of the counties of Clarke
and Warren. t. also Commissioner of
the Revenue of.the latter The question
As to his eligibility to service
IN the House was not raised
50 far a. known. prior to the
election. Since that time. however.
some of Mr.. Warthen constituents have
begun looking into the matter The
opinion of Attorney-GencrA Montague
has been asked and obtained A. stated.
that opinion holds that Mr. Warthen
cannot i'm two offices at once Hem
resign either his commi~sioner-hip or
his seat i'm the General Assembly.
Section 81, OF the Code OF Virginia
saws.
No person while holding Tine Office of
Attorney for the Commonwealth. clerk
OF "a county. corporation. or hu-tin-- or
circuit court. sheriff. county or cts
treasurer. or superintendent of public
schools IN any county or corporation.
..Ha. Al.
the people. and If any person shall be
elected 90 two or more Offices at the same
election. his qualification in one Of them
snail bee bar 10 his qualification In ci-
taer OF the others.
section Of Article y. of the Con--i-
ution says mo- person holdiu- ~alor.r5
office under the state Government shall
be capable of being elected member ot
either house of the General Assembly.
Commonwealth attorneys have fire.
quently occupied seats IN the General
Assembly To H. held thata state -cna-
tor. or % member of the House. does not
occupy an office in The SENSE intended
hy the Code. Therefore. Common
wcaith'- attorney ani county -uperin-
tenient- OF school, have been allowed 90
retain their seats
We clip the following from the
Richmond News of Friday:
The opinion % Acknowledgement
Montague. regarding the Warthen case.
Is all wron-." said member Of the State
Senate this morning.
Section SIS, of the Code of Nir-inia.
has been revised AMI now does not read
al all like the Acknowledgement quotes
&C., and a. the Commissioner of Revenue
Is fee Office OF the Constitution does
not prohibit that
Tho amended Code reads as follows.
Section NlS-Ameudcd in lS~g-g0.
Amended 90 read. No person shall hold
more than one county or district ofnce
al the same time. and ii any person shall
oe elected to Two or more Of said offices
his qualification in either of the others '
Tho legislature has contained many
commissioners of revenue since 1890.
and no question has been raised lis to
their eligibility. There VIII De mo- doubt
a. 20 the seating of Nj War,hen. ot
Warren.
The decision of Attorney-General
Montague does not mean that Mr..
Warthen will not be allowed to take
his seat The House Is the Judge of
the qualifications of its own mem
oers. 1t alone must pass upon the
eligibility of Mr. Wartheu.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Resolutions of Respect.

AT meeting of the j. +. b. Stu
art Camp of Confederate Veterans.
held Nov. %, 1899, II. ID. Gold. r..
Powell Page and j. L. Griffith were
appointed committee to prepare
resolutions Oh the death of Comrade
W. II. Thompson aud reported as
folinws:
Nm. ii. Thompson was among the
hrst to respond to the call of his ma
i've State III April, 1861, TO defend
hes sacred soil from Invasion. JON
ing % {. 2rd Va. Infantry, Nelson
hities) Stonewall Brigade. aud he.
iron first tn last proved himself a
soldier ever ready for auv duty. in
camp or battle.
ne war ended, he proved IA good
citizen. i kind neighbOr. "A faithful
friend. loving husband and father.
AZ comrades We will cherish his
memory. To his family we tender
"nr deepest sympathy.
Hesolved that these resolutions he
published in the CLARKE COURIER.
anu copy be furnished the family.
Deal Gently with the Erring."
We nave just received from the
publishers copy of this beautiful
song The words are by Mrs. Julia
n carney, and the music is from the
pen OF That we'll known composer.
or Charles Baker. Everything he
writes has an immediate sale. and
'"'s song Is no exception to the gen
erai rule. Both the word and the
music are very much above the gen
e'si rnn OF songs and we predict a
genuine success for it. 1t is being
sung by many leading artists in the
theatres of the larger cities such MS
ne" York, Boston, Philadelphia. Bal
"more, Chicago, etc. The regular
price Is 90 cents per copy, but read
srS OF our paper Can secure it by
.eoding 20 cents to The Union Mn.
s ~. Nnslc Co, No. 20 East 14th
Street, New York.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06

HARPER WHISKEY is rapidly be-
coming the national beverage. It's the
one thing all parties agree upon. Repub-
licans. Democrats. POpulists. Even the
know nothing" party knows one thing:
the merits Of HARPER Whiskey
Sold by
+. n. CASTLEMAN,
Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
'huicc Novelties.
Dress Goods.
Silks, Nelvets. &c.
AT low prices,
by :. l.. Pa!mbaum 4 GO.


toy =. l.. Palm baum q co.
Mr.. /. X. Briggs. who has been in
the merchandise aud grocery business
ar Briggs postotiice since ne rein.
laishrd the Office of Sheriff of Clarke
county. sent TO our office last week a
sweet potato which tipped the scales
AT lbs. and measured - inches i'm
circumference 4 number of peonle
have viewed this mammoth potato
and say it is the largest of its kind
they have ever seen.
FoR SALE. Solid Walnut Exten.
sion Table. Apply to W. RICHARD
son, Berryville, VA.
Much complaint is heard from 10
cal sportsman about the scarcity of
partridgeS this season. This game
was very plentiful last season, aud
We suppose those that did not fall
before the gun succumbed to the in
tense cold during the blizzard last
February. Rabbits are also reported
to he scarce. 1t is said that wild
turkey abound the mountain in large
numbers.
SrRAYED.-To my farm a Poland
China Boar with white feet and face
and Sits IN both ears. Owner please
call, prove property. pay charges aud
take animal away. w. II. AMBROSE.
The rite of baptism was admin
istered to 10 colored people last Sun
day, 10 whom were immersed in the
run on the Glass farm by Rev. Wood,
pastor of the Zion Baptist Church.
Josephine city, and in the stream
on the Barnet farm by Rev. Jenkins
of Free Will Baptist Church, on
Liberty street. Large crowds wit
messed both baptisins.
Fine Jersey Cow, Cooking Stove
and Set of Harness for sale cheap.
From the dinner and oyster supper,
held in Mr.. IL. II. Deahl's building
last Friday by the Chapel society of
Grace Episcopal Church, nearly $50
was realized. The amount, we un-
derStand, was very gratifying to the
officers of the society, in considera
ton of the fact that the affair was
held day after Thanksgiving.
Fine Jersey Cow for sale. For par
ticnlars apply at COURIER office.
We have on our table a paper, en-
titled "The New Orient" published
at Manila, which was handed to us
by Mr. c. u. Howell. Mr.. Howell's
brother. Mr.. +. c. Howell. who is
member of the 81 L. s. Vol. lnfan
try. sent him a copy of the paper.
extracts from which, together with IA
letter. will be published next week.
Last Sunday the session of the
Presbyterian church of this place re-
ceived into the communion of the
church five persons in confession of
their faith. all of whom have been
regular and faithful attendants of
the Sunday School.
Last week Mr.. Ohio Hardestv
butchered two hogs, which weighed
$50 lbs net If the weather remains
AS cool as 1t was on Monday aud
Tuesday. the hog killing season will
commence IN earnest this week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Fresh Groceries
Select Hardware

wish to inform nav customers and -h..
lun Dc tAar have nouglttAc tIAKUVARF
Business ~ Mr. O.. Nannevcu,er to which
have added
Fresh Stock Of Groceries,
and have opened up my New ~r,r, in trs
nelLe>une bU-Clus. formerly occuuiei IN
VT. NanpeNcuter'. where ! asked NV oh
customer ant the public iu general ~ call
anu assure them thar rhey Viii bcs.r,n safe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
New Blankets. Comforts.
AMI Flannels.
by =. l.. Palmbaum 4 Co.

An unsuccessful attempt WAS made
last Monday Night 20 rob the ,leffer
son Savings Bank at Shepherdstowu.
F hc burglars secured AN entrance In
to she building hy forcing the door
open with the all of = pick, and then
attacked the raalt door. but were uu
able to penetrate the hard steel At
Ter making another unsuccessful al,
tempt to enter the vault by tearing
down the wall enclosing it they he
came discouraged aud quietl1 left
the building
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06

h.'"'"t" Your ls"vr;> Ntth tasc.-ct>.
'...f 'tiNirtIr. c.'te ..I.t.I.. .. f..... er
wv 3D.. az &C & fa.i. a,uec., l.. 1908 r...ey
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
Briefs.


Messrs q. +. lowell q Bro, our
enterpr ng creamert men, hold the
record fattsniug logs. In Seq
tember It they PIT their pen l.
shoats, which weighed go iDs. gross.
or an average of 535 lbs. The other
day Messrs. Howell & Bro. sold the
hogs to Wall Il Hardesty, after hav.
ing fed them II days. The hogs.
when placed upon the scales, weighed
244O lbs, showing an entire gain of
1900, or $50 los to hogan aver
age OF little over ? los. per day being
put on the shoats. Milk aud corn
did the work.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06
New Underwear.
and Hosiery.
"a suit everybody
III size and price.
bv =. l.. Palmbaum q Co.

In talk with d mum her of farmers
many of them say that they believe
that the fly has attacked their wheat
although II presents healthy ap.
pea:anc"s In some places. The warm
airy weather. which has prevailed
since the wheat crop was sown. is
conducive to the breeding of this pes,
and If cold, wet weather would he
had soon after the wheat crop is sown
the fly would toe destroyed before it
deposited It's egg, and the appearance
OF the pest in spring wheat would be
scarcely heard Of.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06

Bibles Presented to High School
The Berryville High School was
presented with six Bibles-one for
each room-by Citizens Council of
the Jr. Order of United American
Mechanics in the Methodist Church
South last Friday evening. The
ceremony was witnessed not only bv
the scholars of the school but by
many citizens of the town. On the
school grounds the scholars were
formed in line of twos. and the pro-
cession, loaded by the members of
the lodge, marched down Main street
to the church
For the lodge Mr. Blackburn
Smith presented the Bibles to the
school III neat speech, aud they
were accepted in short address by
Prof. ). p. Neff, principal of the
scnool. who spoke in behalf of the
scholars.
y duet by Mrs. J. ". Gavcr and
Mrs. NJ. Taylor, instrumental duet by
Miss Mamie Phillips and Mr.. Charles
>. Steele, and short address by Rev.
DIR. Il. X. :. IIough were among the
features of che programme. y PRAYER
offered by Rev. a. y. Nun
day and the benediction pronounced
10y Rev. Ewd. Wall concluded the
services.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-06


If the old saying that "If March
comes In like a lamb she will 60 out
like lion, D." is applied to the month of
December the prospect of pretty
weather for the Xmas HOLIDAYS is not
bright. The weather that prevailed
when December was ushered in re-
minds us of the halmv days of spring.
time, and it was hard to believe the
cold bleak month of the winter had
arrived. 1t will be noticed that of
recent years the wintry weather never
sets in until about January which
month, together with February send
the Thermometer down to the lowest
point.
For RENT-Brick Dwelling House
on Main Street, Bsrryville, with gar.
den attached. Apply at COURIER
Office.
Mr.. VIM. Jones, who tenants the
ii. Is. Warde farm near Gaylord, sent
us half dozen ears of corn raised by
him last season. The ears measured
II inches in length. and the grain on
most of them is solid aud large.