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Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
PUINTE KS.

Jersey bull for sale. See sdv.
 Canf cid Bros. will furnih you apple barrels. See adv.
 Grab those bargains at Gidman's stalls. See adv.
 Look at Jackson. Egglsston < Co.'S big shoe adv. this week.
 A colored girl wants pos ition to do general homework. See adv.
 In his change of adv. this week Harry E. Stevens tells very interesting story.
 Carriages not the usual kind at Benjs- min's Up-to- date Repository. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
FOR SALE.

A most desirable village residence at Falls within few rods of stores, post office. railway station, churches, schools and library. Large two story house with base ment, IA rooms. good cellar, large lawn and shade trees, piazza on three sides, good well, good cistern and good drainage, large barn, carriage house, wood house, Ice house, good garden and an excellent orchard. The house has recently been fitted up to accommodate two families If desired. For terms and full particulars, call on or address
 SAMUEL O. BxcxLxY, Executor. Post Office Address, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
THURSDAY. AUGUST 23, 1900.
Local News.
REASONABLE REQUESTS.

REASONABLE REQUESTS.
 NEWS correspondents are respectfully requested to send their communications % IS to reach this office on Monday. Remember that the NKws is printed Wednesday afternoon and evening, and that some correspondence must be put in type Monday. If any thing of special importance happens after Monday send . second letter or telephone the items.
 NEWS advertisers are respectfully re- quested to send their copy for changes co as to reach this office on Monday. For reasons similar to those stated in tho proceeding paragraph we cannot guarantee to change advertisements un- less the copy reaches this office before Tuesday noon.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23

Pst-''Ssy Bob, what's the difference between 8 politician and fy?"
 Bob-"Ain't no diff, both want some thing corrupt"
 Pat-'There is. one sticks to the caucus; the other to the carcss."
 Bob-"Hump, that's as far as you ever looked into it.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
A CARD.

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and sym- pathy during our great sorrow.
 MRS. PATRICK FrTzoERAIp. MR. AND MRS. JAMES FITzaxRAIp.
 MR. AND MRS, W. O'BRrKN,
 Mss LIzzIK FITZGERALD,
 JOHN FI7zaKRALD, EDWARD FIrzdKRALD. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
Twin Lakes Campers

Among the recent arrivals at the Lakes are George Lumb and family of Poughkeepsie, N. T., Mir and Mrs W. ". Brown of Hillsdale, NY.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23

Democratic Convention.
 The Democratic state convention will be held at the Coliseum in Hartford on Sept 20 and 2l.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23

No such thing ss" summer complaint" where Dr Fowler's Extract of wild strawberry is kept handy. Natures remedy for every looseness of the bow els.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
BoW N.

SwFT-At Norfolk, Aug Is, son to MT and Mrs Edward Swift of New York oity.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23
NEWS NOTES.

The date of the Fitzsimmons-Shsr- key fight has again been changed to Friday evening Aug 24.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23

Advertise in the NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-23

packed and that twenty-five Democrats voted for Rood and Rorsback. Under the pension law of May 9th, | 1900, it is stated veterans of the civil war who have attained the age of 75 years are entitled to pension of SIP per month, being considered wholly disabled for manual labor. Claimants 65 years of age may obtain S6 per month under the same act. In the ap- plication no other disabling cause need set forth except statement of the age, but competent proof will be required for the age.
 | Section 1,574 of the General Stat utes provides that every owner or poss- essor of lands shall cut down all wild carrots and Canada missiles growing thereon or in the highway adjoining. so often as to prevent their going to seed. fla complaint is made to any grand juror it is his duty to notify the party complained of and if said party neglects to comply with the request he ma, be fined from S1 to S5 for each day of such neglect after notice. A drive through Canaan's highways and byways reveals the fact that quantities of these obnox- ious weeds are being allowed to grow to maturity and there is not one iu ten who is not aware that it is against the law to allow them to grow. It might be we'll to acquaint these people with the fact that laws are made to be Ire. gafdsd" as woll as respected"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Briefs From White Post.

Mr.. Hamilton Fletcher, of RappAhan-
mock county, is visiting DR.. T. NJ. Lewis
and family.
Mrs. L. G. Mccoy, who has been visit
Ing at Greenwsy Court, has returned TO
her home in Washington, d. C.
Rey. +. A. Gaines will start protrAct.
ed meeting next Sunday In the NJ. E.
Church.
An unknown person stole AL the
school books out of the Lost Corner"
school house one night last week, and re-
penting of his act he returned them .
few nights later, sll in good shape.
Hon. w. b. Richards, the eloquent
young lawyer of Front Royal. gave Us q
short and spicy address on the political
issues now before the people last Satur-
day night. Mr.. Richards is an able and
forceful speaker and . strong democrat,
and his talk was greatly enjoyed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Everybody Laughed.

Everybody Laughed.
A great many here have read Of
the science # hypnStism, but have
never seen it. demonstrated in q man
ner that removed all .doubt Of it's
reality. DR.. Stanley Hart, known 81
"Ths Laugh King" has been giving
. series of entertainments in Winston
Hall, in which he showed to the IAt-
isfAction of large audiences several
nights the reality of this science. The
first night DR.. Hart couldn't get his
subjects, who we're yeung men of the
town who voluntarily came upon the
stage, to concentrate their minds upon
the one idea hsgave them and his show
fell through, but the second night
the young men felt less nervous and
gave up and the entertainment wss q
great suocssG DIR. Hart puts bis
subjects to sleep, into which the 90 b
jcct soon falls when his mind 10 con.
csntratsd upon the thought that be
10 $50 sleepy" He then talks to them
and tells them what 70 do, his words
coming to she subjects a. in dream.
BY his power over the person he
moves them while in this sleep and
makes them perform all kinds Of
lAughable pranks, thas puts shs au-
disnce into cenvulsiOns Of Laughter.
These entertainments have produced
more talk and caused more merit.
msnt than any other that have ever
appeared in Bsrryville. They are
treats not only from Q scientific stand
point, but from the point Of eater.
tainment.
DIR. Hart also gave exhibitions in
mind-reading that were truly wonder.
full. As Adysrtissd he put the sub
Ject, Who accompanies him, to sleep in
Mr.. K. ID. Hardssty's show window,
where he remained SO hours, and at.
trsctsd much attention.
DIR. Hart was billed 10 appear here
only three nights, commencing
Thursday, but BY special request be
showed here Monday and Tuesday
nights to large audiences, who laugh
ed so heartily at the performances
tears rolled down she cheeks of MANY
In the hall.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Old Chapel Items.

Mrs. Kate Lancaster and daughter, OF
Shenandoah Junction, have moved TO
BOyce TO reside.
Mrs. John 5. Vowel, wife of Mr. John
Vowel, .Ir., is at the Columbus Hospital
Washington, where she has successfully
undergone an operation, and is much
improved.
Mr.. Clarence Thompson has improved
his residence by having some capenter-
ing and plastering work done thereon.
One evening of the past week bear,
which was being led along the road by
two men, so frightened colt driven by
Mr.. Sam Talley, that the animal became
manageable and broke the shafts of
the vehicle to which II was httched.
Mr.. b. w. Vorous and wife left Satur-
day for Washington to make an extend
ed visit. w.
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1.-THE Gaylord Times"

MIR. and Mrs. +. G.. Grubbs, of Char
lestOwn, w. Va, were the guests of Mrs
VIM. L. Reed the past week.
Miss Rebecca Green, who has been the
guest of Miss Flora Castleman, has re.
turned to her home near Boyce.
Mrs. Mary f. Eddy, of Winchester, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM. K. Reed
MIR. John Ballinger, who has been Wis
iting friends near this place, has return
ed TO Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Edward Locke, who has been the
guest of Mr.. Lee Hulver, has returned
to his home in Martinsburg, w. Va.
The GayloId Democratic Club met
last Saturday evening, and adjourned 80
meet again next Saturday evening, Nov.
ember 3, 1900, at 730 p. m. All demo.
Gratis are cordially invited to attend.
JyCK FROST.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Circuit Court.

The October term of the Clarke
circuit court is now in session, having
convened. last Saturday. Judge Hsr-
rison 10 on the bench.
The case of Smith 4 Baker Va. the
N. & W. Railway Company, which
resulted in q hung jury at the last
term of the court, was tried at this
term. The plaintiffs claimed the sum
of $265.76 for the loss of wheat sus-
tanned by them in . shipment in July,
1899, over the defendants line. We
understand the first jury stood to 4
in favor of the plaintiffs claim; the
second stood | l to /. At the second
trial the railroad company demurred
to the evidence of the plaintiff, which
resulted In taking the case from the
jury. The court decided the demur-
rer In favor of Smith & Baker, which
entities them to recovery for their
ioes against the railway company.
The famous MacPierce will case ia
now being argued before the court a.
we go to press Tuesday evening. Ia
this case the plaintiff, Mrs. Mary
Stsrkey, seeks to break the will OF
the late Peter MscPieroe, her father
in order TO obtain what she consider:
her Legitimate share of the property
left by the deceased. She Was cut
out in the will with about 5000
and her fathers estate Is valued u
$40, 900, toe bulk of which he left t
his sOp, Mr.. Benz. MacPierce. Th
plaintiff alleges that undue inhuenc
WAS used over her father by his So
when he made his will. At the las
term Of this court this case came u
and resulted in 3 hung jury. Th
plaintiff has presented this time
stronger case, and it is the opinion o
those who heard the evidence tia
che verdict will be in her favor.
After celebrating fifteen minutes
the jury in the MAoPisrce will cas-
rendered . verdict at 4:3O o'cloc
Tuesday evening in favor of til
plaintiff, Mrs. Starkey
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Es I'D. HI A RIDE STY
From Drums.

Congressman Hay delivered political
address TO large audience at Pierce's
school house last Friday night He made
our strong democrats feel confident that
Billy Mckinley must return TO Canton.
Miss Grace Montgomery, of North
cumberland, Penn, who has been visiting
Miss Minnie Hawthorne, returned to her
home on Monday last.
Hr. Richard IIardesty, of Vancleves-
vile. Va, who has been visiting his sis
ter Mrs. las Forster, returned to his
home last week.
Hiss Rose Bender, of Penn, is the
guest of Mrs. Abe Kimmell.
Mr.. II. l.. Kackley and family spent
last week with friends near Capon
Springs
Mr.. c. G. Hawthorne, of Sunbury, Pa.
spent lasI week at his old home with his
brother, (. +. Hawthorne
Misses Eaie Hardesty and Tacy Guant
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. V. Pierce.
MIR. Harry RUSSELL of Winchester call
ed in the neighborhood last week.
Mrs. j. NJ Morrison visited friends in
Mary land last week
MIR. Will Whetzel, of Clearbrook, Fred
erick county, was pleasant caller in the
neighborhood on Sunday. H.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31

Ar. Hsy's Sound Talk
Hon. james Hay. Congressional
Representative from the 7th District,
spoke to . representative body Of
democrats in the court house last
Thursday night, and his speech was
. sound and logical presentation Of
the principles Of the democracy.
Mr.. Hay was greatly handicapped
in delivering his address by . severe
attack of hoarssnsss, from which be
was suffering, and which compelled
him TO abridge his remsrks- His
talk was clear and sound and went
homo to those in hearing as . solemn
warning Of the peril Of this country
in the hands Of Mckinley and bis
crowd. Mr. Hay opened his address
BY imprsssing upon the minds Of bis
hearers the Importance the issues in.
volvsd in this campaign, and said
the questions were the most vital
that have come before the people
since 1900, when the Jsffersoniau
principles Of government by all the
people triumphed over the Hsmilto
nian theory Of centralized govern.
ment, or government, by
those who have wealth and
hold high social positions. The
principles Of this campaign are the
same that we're involved in the Que
. hundred years ago, and the people
won then sd will now, said the
speaker.
He met the charges of the repub-
licans that there 10 no such thing ss
imperialism by reciting three cases
when the imperialistio hand of the
administration was shOwn-iu Porto
RIGA, where at first the people were
promised liberal form of self gov
eminent, now they are practically gov
erned by President Mckinley through
his commission, which has power to
veto ANY measure passed by the
council elected by the people of the
island; Ia Cubs. for the freedom Of
which Island ne went to WAT with
Spain, yet our troops are occupying
the island although the war was end
ed over two years ago; in the Philip.
pines. where We were not to EXPAND
and now our troops are trying to sub.
jugSte the people of those islands t
the will of Mckinley. Mr.. Hay thsr
demonstrated the necessity Of lErge
standing army to carry out these i'm
PeriAliStic tendencies of the admins
trAtiOn, saying that the army abroad
costs the government s., 900 per 40
mum per man. This large army VA
what the luperialists waited in order
that they may easily OverAve the psO
pie.
Mr.. Hay gave the trusts q dig. AnG
explained its evil effects in clear man
nsr, aud winding with . glowing trib
ute to the dsmOOrAts' istAndard-bsAr
sr. Mr.. Bryan. His talk will brirl
over some Of the wsvsring in thi
county.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31

Mr.. Henry Sohnsidsr, the Win.
chester Shoe man, will b in Berry.
vile next Friday, Nov. Ind, 10 tsis
orders for Boots, Shoes. etc. Mr..
Schneider makes Shoes and Boots "a
dit the feet, and il not satisfactory
you do not have to take tie work.
See his samples. II word 10 left si
telephone Office. or Hoffmsn's cigar
store, Mr.. Schneider will osll ct your
homo for order.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
La Ike View Notes.
r. d. Hardesty.

On last Saturday a large party of
Young folks of Lake View and Burnt Fac
tory made pilgrimage to the BlueRidge
"o"n'ain for the nuts byprickly burrs
projected. How they succeeded in their
quest we have not heard, but that a most
enjoyable time was passed we have no
doubt.
Messrs. Smith Bros. threshed their
crop of wheat last week making Weld
Vi over 1000 bushels We understand
'ne'r wheat is of fine quality and they
"'So made good yield per acre.
-Hr. Daniel T. Wood went to Baltimore
on business last week.
Mrs. Maggie Talbot, of Ohio, is visit
ing her father, Mr. ID. Il. Wood, at his
home here.
MISS Mary Swimley, who is attending
we Eastern Normal College at Front
,'oyal' spent Saturday and Sunday with
"er parents at Burnt Factory
MRS. Lizzie Hardesty and family. of
rafkersburg, w. Va, are guests of Mrs.
hardesty's brother, MIR. Ohio Hardesty.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Personals.

DIR. and Mrs. Jet. Mccormick, ofNorfolk.
are visiting the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall Mccormick
Mrs. Julian Broaddus has gone to Wash
ington and Baltimore TO visit friends
Mr.: Chas. {. Garrett spent Sunday with
Mr.. G. s. Lee near town.
Misses Halle Carpenter and Emms Cham
Deriain OF Fauquer county, ere guests OF
Mrs. J. w. Chamberlain.
Misses Claudi and Lucy Ogden, of Mar.
shall. Texas. are visiting the family OF Mr..
Frank Ogden.
Editor Thurston Richardson, OF the Bed.
ford Builitin, Bedford City, Va, 10 visiting
his mother, in this place.
DIR. G. II. Oliver arrived from Baltimore
Saturday. and returned Tuesday and will be
absent two weeks.
Miss Loretta Nsff, Of Uniontown, Pa. is
the geust of Miss Florence Bsughman.
Miss Rose Richardson spent Sunday with
her mother.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Hard Working Democrats.

The Bryan, Stevenson and Hay
Democratic club held their regular
weekly meeting, ut SheArsr's Hall,
Millwood, last Saturday night, Mr..
G. W. Levi, President, presided at the
meeting. The regular routine of
business Was carried out, and letter
Was read from the National Com
mitt's expressing great confidence in
the success of the Democratic Party
1t the coming election.
The club noted "a appropriation of
funds to pay the expenses of Capt.
r. S. Parks, while speaking In the
county, also . small sum to be for
wArdsd to the National committee.
Mr. U. Lawrence Boyce was intro
duced by the President, as speaker
for the evening. Mr.. Boyce enter
tanned the club very highly with an
earnest and instructive discourse, up
on the Issues of the present cam
pAign.
The chairman announced that Mr..
Boyce would address the voters of
Green way District at Bethel School
house on next Friday night. and
that the next meeting of the club
would be held at Boyce next Satur-
day night. Nov. 3rd., when Mr.. F. B.
Whiting will address the club. Up
on notion the meeting adjourned.
Chapel District Road Association
A meeting of landowners and ten
ants of Chapel district on Saturday
afternoon 1T ''PAgsbrook, " resulted in
organizing al association to be known
As Chapel District Road Associs.
ton"
The association hAl for its object
the improvement of the county roads
running through Chapel district.
Mr.. Charles Mullikin was chosen
president; Mr.. Edward G. Butler,
treasurer, and Mr.. W. G.. Manning,
secretary.
The president appointed Captain
Thompson, Messrs Clay Carr, L. H.
Burwell and K. G.. Butler . commit.
tee to call upon the landowners and
tenants, not represented ct the meet
ing. aud solicit their CO operation in
carrying forward the work contem-
plated.
AT the call of the president meet
ing will be held ct "PagebrOOk," Sat
urdsy, Nov. Sd, ct 3 p. M.
All interested in the improvement
Of the roads in the district are ear
neatly requested to be present.
You assume no risk when you buy
Char hsrlsin's Collie, Cholera and
Disrrhoes Remedy. w. Richardson,
druggist, will refund your money If
you are not Satisfied after using it.
1t 10 everywhere admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for
bowel complaints and the only one
that never fails. Ii is pleasant safe
and reliable.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Football Notes

The first game of football to be
played on the Berryville grldlrou took
place last Saturday afternoon between
the Berryville Athletic Club and the
Charlestown Athletic Club elevens.
IN which the visiting team was de-
feAted by score of Is to o. three
touchdowns being made, and Crown
failing to kick goal. Both teams put
up very good game. Among the
features of the game were Little"
GlOser's two runs of 30 anG 90 wards
for touchdowns. He PLAYED excel
lent ball throughout the game. while
guards Sonner and Shepherd showed
up spleudidly 10 the line. the former
repeatedly breaking through and
tackling CharleStown's quarterback
before the ball could be passed. Half
back RIcamore also deserves mention
for his playing, he making the thlrd
touchdown.
Manager Baldwin has scheduled
his second game with Summit Point
which will be played here Saturday
next at $50 o'clock on same grounds.
A good game is promised. Admis-
sion 10 cts.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
Briefs.

Briefs.
Providence 10 good to the people
this fall, for We do not remember Q
season when no fires were necessary
50 late in October. Many persons
have not used their stoves ut ell, .
fire on the hearth or . cosloil stove
answering all requirements. This 10
welcome Offset to the high prices
for coal, and We done care how long
ir keeps up.
:. l.. Palmbaum 4 Co. have
received big line of
Fall and Winter goods,
Blankets, Comforts etc.
A. Welles Stump, formerly of
Charleston, has been nominated for
the Legislature by the Sixth Assem-
bly, district, New York City, on the
Tammauy ticket. He was put in
nomination w. A. Daniel, of Jsffer-
son county also resident of New
York.
The first contribution for the Gal.
weston relief fund to the Baptist
Church Committee Was made bv the
Busy Bee Circle, the amount being
%. The society is generally the first
IN this place to respond to the appeals
Of those ia want, and its members aud
President deserve the highest praise.
The remaining $1,000 of the
Winchester City Hall four per cent,
twenty year bonds were sold las, week
in Winchester, prices for same rang
ing l03.25 to lO4. The bulk Of the
bonds went to Townsend Scott Il Co,
of Baltimore. The large premiu NJ
is high compliment to Winchester
credit.
MIR &. Il. Knight, son of Mr.. Dan
iel knight of this place, has sold bis
interest in his undertaking and fur
niture business at ChArIestown to
Osborn & Stridsr. Mr.. Knight
bought the business from Ssdler
Bros, some years ago.
On last Saturday evening Mr.. H.
Hawkins Downing, son of J. A.
Downing of RappahAnnock county,
while riding a spirited horse near
Linden, was thrown to the ground
and had his skull fractured, result
in his death Tuesday evening.
Democratic voters, be sure you I'm
derstand how to scratch your ticks
before going to the polls next Tues
day. Instructions to be found in
another column.
The collection in Grace Episcopa
Church next Sunday morning will b.
given to the fund being raised FOL
the relief Of the Galveston fuffersrs
We are out of wood. Any Of oul
subscribers who wish to pay for thu
Courier with that article will plsas'
bring US load IS soon as possible.
A fine rain the 6rst part of las
week greatly benefited the grOWinl
wheat and fall pasture.
We regret that Mr.. Presley Han
nnm, a well known citizen Of til,
county, sustained fracture Of tn,
small bone in one of his legs, las
week.
A protrAotsd meeting is now bsin (
held in the NJ. +. Church South. Il
interest keeps up the meeting will b
| hald throuOhont nexk woak
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31

Waller, the Modern Samson, will
give IN exhibition in Winston Hall
next Saturday night. Part Of pro-
ceeds for benefit Of Busy Bee Circle.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31
LOCAL NEWS

Pure Whiskey HARPER Perfect
Whiskey HARPER Every bottle guar
anteed NARPER
Sold by
+. y. CASTLEMAN.
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-31

A CARD.-DurIng the game last
Saturday language was used bv some
of the players which is, aud should
De, severely censured by all ladies and
gentlemen present. The field manage
ment of the team falling to me,
feel directly responsible for same,
and think it my duty, and DO, most
heartily, apologize to all, knowing
they came with the expectation Of
seeing 8 good. clean game This is
the first time anything of this char
Aoter has occurred at our games, and
sincerely hope the last. Ia the flu
ture promise to use every influence
to prevent repetition of such con
duct, r. RICE Grown. Capt.