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The times., 1899-04-02

The Ambassador from Mexico and
Madame Azpiroz will make their frs,
formal appearance in Washington society
at the evening reception which Mr.. and
Mrs John W. Foster will give In their
honor during the coming week.
The times., 1899-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Mosby Miller have gone
to New York to take steamer for Ger
many, where they will pass the spring and
early summer. They will make a tour of
the Continent before returning
The times., 1899-04-02

Vice President Hobart was the only
member of Senator Hanna's house party
who is not all the better for his trip to the
South. For the first day or two after his
return to Washington he was quite indis-
posed, but has now almost entirely re-
covered from the unpleasant effects OF the
journey. Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart will spend
their Easter Sunday quietly at their home
in Lafayette Square.
The times., 1899-04-02

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Ha,
Will entertain at dinner Thursday
April l3.
The times., 1899-04-02

Gen. and Mrs. H. G. Gibson, of New
Hampshire Avenue. will have for their
guests during the Easter holidays Capt.
Ben Walker Atkinson, Sixth Infantry, who
is now on sick leave, and Mrs. Atkinson
and their children.
The times., 1899-04-02

Miss Mabel Boyd. OF New York, will
spend Easter with her mother, Mrs. o. b.
Boyd. at the Kensington.
The times., 1899-04-02

Miss Lucia B. Griffin, an Iowa girl who
has gained recognition as an authoress and
character impersonator, is visiting her
many Iowa friends in this city and has
consented to give some of her choicest Sc
lections at the Iowa Association meeting
at Maccabee Temple Friday evening. April
7th.
The times., 1899-04-02

Chevalier Trentenove, who unites to his
art several very brilliant accomplishments,
will engage in fencing contest on next
Tuesday evening at Gonzaga Hall, when
his opponent will be professional French
swordsman famous for his skill. The
sculptor is exceedingly popular in the
social world, and the announcement that
he is to cross swords in friendly contest
TO wrest the laurels of championship from
SO worthy foeman OF his steel, has been
the signal for a number Of his friends to
arrange "Gonzaga'' parties. to witness the
thrilling competition. Gonzaga Hall. by
the way. which is attached to Gonzaga Col
lege. under direction of the Jesuit fathers
of St. Aloysius Church, was built several
years ago and is one of the handsomest
halls of its size in this part Of the country
The times., 1899-04-02
The Eugene Field Primer.

The Tribune Primer" written by Eugene
Fled, while employed on the editorial staf5 al
the Denver Tnbune'' (the last copy of The
original edition Of which was purchased a few
weeAs ago Tor $3.50, has been reprinted at Sc
osds. No., and is being sold in the interest Of
the Field Monument, which II is proposed
TO erect at Columbia. No. Single copies, Is
cent? Apply TO J. West Goodwin Secretary and
Treasurer, Monument Association, Sedalia, No.
mhlSimo
The times., 1899-04-02

The President and Mrs. Mckinley are en-
tertaining their old friend, Gen. Russell
Hastings, and his daughters, the Misses
Hastings, who are making an Easter visit
to the White House.
The times., 1899-04-02

Mrs. o. B. Boyd has cards out for Tea
tomorrow afternoon to meet Major and
Mrs. Kirkman.
The times., 1899-04-02

Commander and Mrs. Glover has re-
turned from a visit to Fort Monroe.
The times., 1899-04-02

Mrs. Audenried will entertain at a lunch
con in honor of Mrs. Daniel Lamont, who
will spend a portion of the Eastertide in
Washington.
The times., 1899-04-02

Col. and Mrs. Addison Thomas have
left Washington and will soon open their
summer cottage at Newport.
The times., 1899-04-02

The marriage of Mrs. Gordon Mckay
and Mr.. A. Won Bruening has been set for
Tuesday, April is. II will be noon GER
emony and will take place at the brides
residence. in the presence OF the German
Ambassador and official staff and a few
personal friends. After short honeymoon
spent in this country Mr.. Won Bruening
will take his bride to Germany on the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
The times., 1899-04-02

Secretary and Mrs. Gage left last night
for a brief visit TO New York ,l.-
The times., 1899-04-02

guests. Mrs. Ayres will also give a lunch
con in compliment to Mrs. Fairfax on
Wednesday, April u.
The times., 1899-04-02

Mrs. Graham Walker and the Misses
Walker have gone for a. two weeks visit
to the Virginia Hot Springs.
The times., 1899-04-02

The Pavilion for the Blind in the Con-
gressional Library is made pleasant in
many ways for the finger readers, for
whom the pavilion is especially reserved
Last summer Mrs. John Russell Young in
augurated a series of afternoon readings
which have been attractive features of
each week ever since. On last Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. Lucy Page Steele repeated
by request her talk on "Mendelssohn, !"
which she illustrated in mastery style by
selections from the works of the immortal
composer. Miss Estelle Gale sang Men
delssohn's Rest in the Lord and in re-
sponse to an encore gave with beautiful
expression THE Garden of Sleep"
The times., 1899-04-02

One of the most socially important
events of the Eastertide will be the even
ing reception TO be given at the Arlington
by the Gridiron Club
The times., 1899-04-02

Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis sailed for
Europe one day last week TO spend the
summer in travel abroad.
The times., 1899-04-02

The British Ambassador and his family
will sail for England about the 26th of
next month
The times., 1899-04-02

Prof and Mrs. Court F. Wood are spend
ing the Easter holidays with relatives in
Philadelphia.
The times., 1899-04-02

The Saturday Evening Assembly will
give another Of their popular dances Sat
urday. April S, at the National Rifles Ar
mory.
The times., 1899-04-02

Mr. L. A Morgan and family. OF Florida
Avenue, are about TO leave for Americus,
Ga, where Mr.. Morgan will engage in
newspaper work.
The times., 1899-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Young will be
at home Mondays at 1886 Howard Avenue,
Mount Pleasant.
The times., 1899-04-02

Lieutenant and Mrs Marsh have taken a
house at Fort Monroe, where they will en-
tertain a party of young relatives during
the Easter holidays.
The times., 1899-04-02

An interesting noon wedding arranged
for Tuesday is that of Miss Ednah Proctor
Clarke, daughter of Col. and Mrs /. Ed
wards Clarke, and Mr.. Henry L. Hays.
secretary OF the Hawaiian Commission. The
marriage VIII take place at the home OF
the parents OF the bride.
The times., 1899-04-02

The President will place the Executive
Grounds at the disposal of the children of
the city tomorrow, and has ordered
the Marine Band to be in full attendance
To the small people of Washington there
is no sport OF the whole year that so de-
lights them as their annual egg rolling in
the White Lot, unless it be the equally
annual circus that comes along little
later
The times., 1899-04-02

Miss Katherine A. Shea and Mr.. John
Mcnamara will be married at st. Patrick's
on Tuesday. and another wedding set for
that date TO occur at St Andrews is that
of Miss Hawes and Mr. Todd.
The times., 1899-04-02

Miss Farnsworth, one OF the yery pretty
maids who will attend Miss Mattingly. en-
tertained the bride-eiect at dainty pink
luncheon yesterday, when the guests in
ylted to meet her were Miss Tisdel. Miss
Worthington, Miss Louise Foraker, Miss
Bell, Miss Evans, Miss Baker, and Miss
McKibbin.
The times., 1899-04-02

Miss Farnsworth will also give a lunch-
con Thursday April G, in honor OF Miss
Jane Fuller. daughter of the Chief Justice
and Mrs Fuller. whose marriage TO Mr..
Nathaniel Francis. jr., of Boston, will take
place April u
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

The friends of Senator Martin, in
their vehement opposition to the May
conference, which will be held in
Richmond today, probably know what
they are doing, but they have not
made him friends by their ra5id talk.
When the House of Representatives,
supported by a unanimous vote of the
democratic members from Virginia,
voted for an amendment to the con
stitution giving to the people the
power to vote directly for Senators,
there was not found, that we can re-
call, any one disappearing of the plan.
Now, that the people purpose to con-
slider some plan for nominating the
senatorial candidate otherwise than
by legislative caucus, during the
the Withholding of the amendment
asked for, the people are told they
are guilty of revolution, of setting
themselves up against party authori-
ty, &c. Well, the people are the
source of power, and nothing is I'M
democratic that comes through their
action.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Mr.. Conrad Kownslar NJ the rs.,-

Mr.. Conrad Kownslar, at the meet
ing held last Saturday to send dele
gates to the May conference, made a
strong point in favor of the PROPOSE
ton to place in the hands of the peo-
pie the power to choose by ballot
United States Senators, when he said
the Legislatures of two States had
bailoted for persons as senators who
were under indictment for larcency.
In one case, where the senator was
elected, the jury would not agree; in
the other the statute of limitations
was plead and the person got off. Mr..
kownslar said be did not believe the
people would tolerate such condi-
ton of affairs if senator's were chosen
by the people.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

BY direction of the President, who
approves the findings, Acting Score,
tary of War Meiklejohn on Saturday
made public the report and findings
OF the military court appointed to in
vestigate the charges made by Major
General Miles, commanding the army,
that the beef supplied to the army
during the war with Spain was unfit
for the use of the troops.
The court finds that General Miles
allegations that the refrigerated beef
was treated with chemicals were not
established; that his allegations con-
corning the canned fresh or canned
roast beef were sustained as to it's un-
suitability for food as used on the
transports as long continued field
ration.
General Miles is censured for ser
ror" in failing to promptly notify the
Secretary of War when he first form
ed the opinion that the food was un-
fit. General Eagan, formerly COM
missary- general, is censured for too
extensive purchases of the canned
beef as an untried ration. Col. Maus.
of Gen. Miles staff, is also censured.
The court finds that the packers
were not at fault; that the meat sup
piled to the army was of the same
quality as that supplied to the trade
generally, and recommends that no
further proceedings be taken in the
premises.
The court may believe it has done
its duty-it certainly has stood by
the Secretary of War and the beef
packers-but the canned beef of the
packers will never again be used on
the family table as freely as it has
been.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Hon. r. T. Barton's Views.

Sundays Richmond Times con
tanned the photographs of some of
the most prominent men in Virgins
together with Their views on the APP
preaching convention which is 10 be
held in Richmond on May 10th, for
the purpose of adopting some plan
whereby the people mag express their
choice of candidates for the United
States Senate.
Among the gentlemen whose views
are given and whose photograph ap
pears is that of Hon. Il. IT, Barton.
of Winchester. Mr.. Barton SAYS:
81 think the only proper way of
choosing the nominee for United
States Senator is primary election
to he held at the same time and places
with the regular election for the Leg
islature in November next. With
very little trouble and expense the
proper machinery for taking the vote
could be provided on that occasion.
IF the Executive Committee has
not the power to arrange for such an
election, the necessity for it is sufli-
cient to Justify call for conven
ton to act upon the matter.
"The canvass for the Legislative
election will present fine opportuni
ty for senatorial candidates to come
before the people and prove their fit.
ness for the place or expose the re.
verse"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
May Conference Meeting.

Pursuant to call made I'm the
COURIER of last week, meeting was
held at the court house on Saturday
afternoon for the purpose of selecting
delegates to represent this county in
the conference to be held in Rich
mond on the 10th of May, called to
consider the question of electing SEN
ators by the people.
The meeting was organized By
electing MIR. Joseph Price chairman,
and John X. Grown secretary. The
chair stated the object of the meet
ing and its importance to the people,
and was followed by Mr.. C. Kown-
STAR, who presented some strong points
IN favor of the movement. Mr.. VI.
W. Jones then read the call of the
gentlemen who proposed the May
conference. He was followed by
some pertinent remarks from Mr..
John K. Castleman, and some anus.
ing illusions to the volumes he had
in hand by Mr.. p J. Affieck. who
feared his supply might be shortened
hereafter if it became known he at
tended this meeting.
On motion, those in attendance
from each several magisterial dis
tricts were authorized to sepai ate and
nominate four delegates from their
respective districts, under which res
olution the following delegates were
reported:
Greenwsy-Capt. David Meade,
Jno. +. Sewers, NJ. IL. ReardOn and
|. a. Chrisman.
Chapel-G. W. Levi, NJ. l.. p.
Reed, Joseph Price and W. \. Brad
ford.
Battletown-Dr. j. NJ. G. Mcclure.
VI. W. Jones, :. NJ. Taylor, 5. Nc
Cormick.
Long Marsh-Col. J. J. Rely. Jno.
o. Crown, J. c. Rutherford and Ewd.
Steele
The meeting promptly ratified the
the list of delegates reported.
On motion, any delegate or dele
gates present were instructed to rep
resent those who might fail - attend.
Jos PRIcE, Charm.
john Il. Grown. sec'y.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

WHAT MORE Do You AsK?-On
receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
generous sample will be mailed of
the most popular Catarrh and Hay
Fever Cure (Ely's Cream Balm) suf-
hcient to demonstrate its great merit.
Full size so cents.
Ely Bros, IS Warren St., n. Y.
Since 1861 ! have been great suf
ferer from catarrh. tried Ely's
Cream Balm and to all appearances
am cured. Terrible headaches from
which | had long suffered are gone.
W. j. HItc hcock, late Major L. S.
Vol. and A. A. Gen., Bud alo, n. Y.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

To be bound hand and foot for years by
the chains of disease is the worst form OF
slavery. George d. Williams, of Manches-
ter, Mich, tells how such slave was made
free. He says: my wife has been so help
less for five years that she could not turn
over in bed alone. After using two bottles
of Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully inn
proved and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases quickly
cures nervousness sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache backache fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medicine il "a
godsend to weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only 30 cts. Sold
by c. Bencoe, druggist
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Mr.. Addison Maupin. president of
the Board of Visitors of the Virginia
School for the Deaf and Blind, has
presented to the Governor his quar-
terly report. Mr.. j. n. Stubs, the
former president, in the report for
the preceding quarter, said it was
necessary TO go into debt in order to
keep the institution up. Mr.. Maui
pins report is, therefore, of special
interest. He states that the school
is larger by 30 per cent. than ever
before, but it is being kept within the
legislative appropriations.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
To Rest Women.

Many women don't have time to rest. Its
work. work. work. work. day after day with
them. As a consequence they are always
tired. ThSt kind of "A life soon affects the
constitution. About the first evidence II
this il weakness or arrangement of the fem
mime organs. That means constant aches
and pains in the head. back. sides hips and
legs. Women silently suffer that way year
after year. But they uced not suffer No
women works So hand that she must be tir-
cd all the time. Rv taking McElrec's Wine
of Carlui. the great vegetable medicine made
especially for the peculiar ailments of wo-
men. she can 81 relief. This medicine stops
the drain upon the system. 10 makes a wo-
man - strong that her work viii not tire
her rs formerly. J, gives her natural rest
ful sleep. Thousands of American women
subStantiate these statements Any tired
woman can quickly prove them by buying
bottle of Wine of Cardui. Otthis medicine
J. W. Lawrence. of COrsicana. writes:
My wife was tired all the time and was
50 weak she could scarcely walk. | got one
bottle of Wine of Cariui for her and before
she had taken all of it. She was able to do all
of her hOuSework."
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

The war, it is stated, has cost up
to date $266,OOO,OOO. This includes
what has been spent to subdue the
Filipinos. Had the conflict been
confined to the sphere originally in
tended $2OO,OOO,OOO would have COW
cred the costs. The expansion bust
ness is stone tied around the necks
Of the taxpayers that will hold them
down under the waters of taxation
for years to come.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Baltimore has decided to dress up
again in democratic clothes, after
wearing republican garments for sew
eral years. Thos. G. Hayes was elect
ed mayor over the present incum bent
by more than 5000 majority. The
democrats also elected the president
of council, comptroller and council
men, We know that Baltimore will
feel better that her municipal affairs
are to be placed in democratic hands,
and that she has paved the way for
democratic victory in the State
next fall.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

VIM. Paris, colored, aged about II
years. was shot and killed by John
Myers, "a white man, who discovered
Paris IN the act of attempting to COM
init an assault on an aged white wo
man at Cumberland, Md. A coro-
ner's jury summoned to investigate
the case returned verdict of justifi-
able homicide.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Senators Quay and Penrose, both
OF Pennsylvania, voted against the
validity of Governors to appoint Sen
ators after the Legislatures failed to
elect, nevertheless Mr.. Quay hopes
that he will regain his senatorial
seat on the strength of the validity
of the Governor to appoint. Since
the constitution says that State
shall be entitled to two senators In
the upper branch of Congress. we
think the decision OF the Senate. de-
claring that the Governor could not
appoint after the Legislature had
failed to elect, was wrong, but we are
no lawyer and simply look at the
question without applying to it any
technical pleadings. Ia expressing
this opinion we are only considing
the subject on its merits. The SEN
ate was created to make every State
the equal In legislative power of any
State in that body-for the pro-
lection of small States against large
ones-and if an appointment by the
Governor is not admitted because
one of the appointing powers fails to
do Its duty, the equality of the State
in the Senate contemplated by the
constitution is violated.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Some of the State Legisl atures are
doing what they should have done
long sgo-endeayoring to pass laws
against trusts. All of the trusts get
their charters from some State, and
If the States are masters of the situa-
ton, they have less reason than many
suppose to rush to the general gov
ernment for legislation to suppress
them. We think it is the duty of
all States to maintain proper watch
over their reserved rights. We are
opposed to trusts, because they have
the power, and doubtless often do,
interfere with and crush out the
weak engaged in competing bust
ness.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
DenufY Is Rlnnd Dean

Clean blood means a clean skin. no
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tie clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stiIiing up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish plmples, boils, blotches, blackheads
and that sickly bilious complexion bytakine
Cascarets,--beauty for ten cents. All drug,
glsts, satisfaction guaranteed, Zoe, 25c, soc.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

This is LAw.-Section 2947 of
the Code of Virginia is very rigid as
TO the use of liquor on election DAYS.
Here is the law: During the time
aforesaid no person shall sell or give
away any wine, ardent spirits, malt
liquors, cider, or any mixture of
them, in the county, corporation, or
district in which the election is held.
Any person violating this or the pre-
ceding section shall be fined not ex.
ceeding $1,000 and confined in Jail
not exceeding one year." 1t is made
the duty of every justice, sheriff and
special policeman, if he knows or has
cause TO suspect that any
person intends to commit, or has
committed such Offense, to arrest and
hold him for examination accordin ,
to law.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
20 Me Hoters IF Clarke Countu:

announce myself candidate for re-
election as Clerk of the County and Cir
cult Courts Of Clarke County and solicit
yours support. If elected l will continue to
perform the duties of the office as in the
past. Mr.. John b. Neill has d0r66d to
act as my deputy as heretofore.
JNO. VI. GIBSON.
AS stated by Mr.. Gibson have agreed
TO act as deputy clerk with him, and will
under no circumstances act as deputy
for Mr.. c. A. Ford, and so told Mr.. Ford
early in February. ANY vote cast for
Mr.. Gibson is cast equally for me. and
will be so appreciated by me.
JOHN b. NELL.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
To tie Voters Of Clarke County:

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Commonwealth Attor-
ney for this county, and respectfully So
hcit the suffrages of my county voters
at the election to be held next MAY. II
elected, / shall discharge the duties OF
the office TO the best of my ability. Re-
specially, w. T. LEWIS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
For Commemorative Attorney
, tie Voters Of Clarke County.

To tie Voters Of Clarke County.
l hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Common
wealth's Attorney of Clarke County at
the election 10 be held on Thursday. the
25th day of May next. can only saw.
If reelected, / shall continue TO faith
fully discharge the duties of the office.
CHAS. VI. BROUN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Was the result ofhis splendid health In
domltable will and tremendous energy are
not found where Stomach. Liver. kidneys
and Bowels are out of order. If YOU want
these qualities and the success they bring.
use DIR. Kings New Life Pills. They devel-
OPP every power of brain and body Only
25c at G. w. BlencOe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Two Millions a Ycar

When people buy, try, and buy again, it
means they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets
candy Cathartic at the rate of two million
poXes year and it will be three million be-
fore New Years. 1t means mc~it nrovcd
that Cascarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator for everybody the year round. All
druggists lOc, 25c, SOC a box, cure guaranteed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Volcanic t,rmntinns

Are grand. but Skin Eruptiou> rob lire IF
JOY. Bucklcn's Arnca Saive cure, them.
also, old. Running AND "evcr sores. Ulcers.
Bolls, Felons. Corn> Warts cuts Rrli~.>.
Burns. Scalds. Chappci Hands ChilrlsrS.
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains
and Aches. Only - cts. box. Cure guar
anteed. sold 10y &. W. llencoe. Druggist
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Elias RaiIev aged IO1 vaors d;ol

Elias Bailey, aged lO4 years, died
at his home near Rileyville, in Spring
field district, Page county, on Wed =
nesday afternoon. Mr.. Bailey was
born in what is now Madison county.
In the year 1855. He leaves sever al
brothers, whose ages range from rs
to 100 years. His death removes the
Oldest person in Page county.