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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

Conservatism was the keynote of
the democratic State convention at
Norfolk last week. While the plat
form is probably not in accord with
the extremists on the constitutional
convention question and the plank
referring TO the endorsement of "the
democratic principles of the Chicago
platform" we believe it will meet the
views of a large majority of demo-
Gratis of the State. It's endorsement
of the Chicago platform of 1896,
couched in the words it is, cannot be
taken as an avowed declaration in fa-
vor of free silver.
We fail to see the wisdom of in
cooperating an issue in the Kansas
City platform, upon which no legis-
lstive action can be taken if it tri-
umphs, when such an issue will prob
ably array against the party the com
mercial interests of the country, and
disrupt it as it did in 1896. If the
conditions of 1904, or 1908, are such
that would Justify the democrats
making the money question an issue
again; do it, but don't do it when
conditions won't uphold it. Parties
do not elect presidents. The large
independent vote, which carried the
election of 1896 for Mckinley and in
1892 for Cleveland, controls the bal
lot box. We believe this independent
vote is opposed to Imperialism, trusts,
and other republican issues, out
would accept all the foregoing in
preference to free silver at a FIX
ed ratio. Make platform that all
democrats can stand on, and VIM.
Jennings Bryan will be elected Pres
ident. We want all the votes We can
get, and believe "molasses will catch
more than vinegar"
That the avowed purpose of hold
ing a constitutional convention is the
restriction of negro suffrage, is evil
denced by the party declaration on
this question. No white man, as we
have said, would be DISTINGUISHED by
a revision of our organic law, if it is
done under the eve of true democra-
oy. 1t is also recommended that the
new constitution, when framed,
should be submitted to the people for
approval or rejection. With these
and other recommendations TO be
found in the platform, all possible
safeguards are placed around the
calling and holding of the convention
and if our best men, free Of corrupt
politics aud selishness, are elected to
do the work, there will arise no cause
for complaint. 1t is also dou btful
that the convention will be held I'M
til after the Presidential election.
The question of changing our or
ganic law will be determined at the
election to be held May Gath, and
the democratic party's endorsement
of the movement insures the triumph
of the measure.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

The dispatches from South Africa
state that Lord Roberts vast army is
making rapid progress into the
Transvaal, and is now believed to be
within 200 miles of Pretoria, the
Capital. The British are massing
3 men against / Boer, and it is not
surprising that their progress is but
slightly interfered with. A number
of Boer cities have fallen. 1t is be-
lieved before Roberts reaches Pre-
toria the Beers will mass their troops
for decisive battle. The Boer army
is now estimated at 10000, while the
the British forces number about $50,
600 men.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

AVOID all drying inhalants and
use that which cleanses and heals
the membrane. EIy's Cream Balm
is such remedy and cures Catarrh
easily and pleasantly. Cold in the
head vanisheS quickly. Price so
cents at druggists or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speak
ing and to great extent loss of
hearing; By the use of Ely's Cream
Balm dropping of mucus has ceased,
voice and hearing have greatly i'm
proved.-J. W. Davidson, Atty at
Law, Monmouth, III.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09
All Epidemic Of Whooping Cough

Last winter during an epidemic OF
whOoping cough my children con
tracted the disease, having severe
coughing spells. We had used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy very
successfully for Group and naturally
turned to it at that time and found
it relieved the cough and effected 8
complete cure.-John Z. Clifford
proprietor Norwood House, Norwood,
n. Y. This remedy is for sale by
w. Richardson, Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

Mr.. Rogers, a standard oil mag
nate, who holds high place IN the
councils of that trust, has issued a
statement, intimating that the Stand
ard Oil Company controls 20 q. S.
Senators, and that no Legislation can
be passed through that body unless
approved by the oil company. Some
excellent democratic campaign thun-
der.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

Ex-Secretary of Interior Allen,
who was appointed civil governor of
Porto Rico by Mckinley, was inaug-
ursted as same May ist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

TO LoAN.-The sum of So 900 in
amounts to SUIT if secured by first
Mortgage on Real Estate.
ID. G.. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09
ATTEST
= T 7 II"
JNO. r. GIBSON.
Clerk

BY virtue Of deed of trust from ". G..
Jackson and wife 10 the undersigned as trus-
tees of the Berryville Building Association
No. ,, date April nth, 1895, and of record
IN the Clerks Ohce of the Comfy Court Of
Clarke county, Va. in Deed Book w. at page
51l; we will offer NJ public auction 10 the
highest bidder in front Of the Courthouse in
Berryville, Va, on
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

Come and look over our line and take adj
vantage Of the low prices.
Below is a list of articles, a number of
which you will need When you go to Spring
hOuse-cleaning
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09
PUBLIC SALE

BY virtue of deed of trust from John ID.
kromling, trustee, and Francis A. Krom-
ling, TO the undersigned as trustees of the
Berryville Building Association No. ., dated
March rs. 1898, and of record IN the Clerks
Oihce of the County Court of Clarke county.
Va, in Deed Book w, at page 562 we will
offer at public auction TO the highest bidder
In front of the Court House in Berryville,
Va, on
Saturday, May Goth, 1900,
all that certain Lot of Land, on which is To-
cat ed "a tlr q, rfnI
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That DO what il vas made for.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09
Dwelling House.

situated in the town Of BeIryville, in what
is known as Smiths addition, adjoining the
property of James Ware, +. Boxwell, ct ais. ;
being the same property that was convened
by ii. 4. Deahl and wife 10 the said John ID
kromling, trustee for the sole and separate
use of said Francis a Kromling, by deed
dated January Is 1886, recorded in Deed
Book $, at page 4S6
The above property will be sold to satisfy
a debt due to the Berryville Building Ass0-
citation No. 2. of One Hundred and twenty
Two Two Dollars and Two Cents, as Of April 20
1900, and all dues, fines and interest which
will accrue to the said Association up TO and
including the dav Of sale.
lERMS.-Either one-third cash and the
residue In equal payments of six and twelve
months, to be evidenced by the bonds of the
purchaser, bearing interest from day of sale
and secured by a deed of trust on the prop-
erty, or all cash as the purchaser may prefer.
ISAAC BOWMAN,
CHAS. NJ. RROUN,
Trustees
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09
"a SQUARE POLES

fronting on the turnpike road leading from
Berryville 10 Winchester, Adolf ng the lot
of Harriet Phillips, &c, and being the same
lot of land that was conveyed to the said w.
q. Jackson by Thompson & Ogden by deed
dated April 18th. 1885, and on record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court. of Clarke
County, Va.
The above property will be sold to satisfy
a debt due 10 the Berryville Building Asso-
one Dollars and Eighty-nine cents, a of
April 10Th, 1900, and ali dues, fines and in
terest, which will accrue To the said Asspcia-
ton up To and including the day of sale.
IERMS.-Either one-third cash and the
res, due in equal payne Is of six aud twelve
months, to be evidenced by the bonds of the
purchaser, bearing interest from day of sale
and secured by deed of trust on the prop
erty, or all cash as the purchaser may prefer.
NJ. PULLIAM,
LOUIS SCHEUR,
Irnst.aa
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-09
PUBLIC SALE

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
4 FRIENDLY HINT.

Controller COler authorizes the announcement
that he is preparing an antitrust plank for the
use of Democratic conventions and expects to
have it ready within n few days The Con
troller is sangune enough TO believe that il will
meet want which has been long and severely
felt in Democratic circles and concerning which
Democratic statesmen have liberated their emo
tiOns TO a wonderful extent without saying any
thing that anybody can remember overnight
But we don't how he can reasonably hope to
secure a monopoly, TO speak in this particu-
lar line. 1t cannot be supposed for example
that Tammany will trust him TO codify and
promulgate its views and aspirations on the
subject of trusts We should say that there was
just one man who had been ordained by the
course Of events TO attend TO the matter for
Tammany, to wit the Hon. John F. Carroll
who has just returned from n trip to Maine in
company with the Mayor and the president Of
the Ice Trust and is understood to be filled to
the brim with facts of the most unimpeachabe
description Mr. Carroll Is furthermore well
known to be possessed of a massive but lumi-
nous intellect, which is always at the service of
Tammany, when properly commissioned by Mr.
Croker. 1t happens that Mr.. Croker is still lin
gering in the lap of an English spring. but the
cable is in good working order, and Mr. Carroll
can be enabled to begin the process Of wreaking
himself on an antitrust plank without much
delay and at trifng expense.
If were solicited to advise Mr.. Carroll in
a matter Of such Importance should say that
he could not afford to loiter The change of
weather is not likely TO reconcile the poor, for
whom the heart Of Tammany never ceases to
bleed, to the extortions Of the Ice Trust with
whose operations and intentions Mr. Carroll
must have thoroughly acquainted himself on his
recent travels with its president OF course the
poor will not be unreasonable. They will get
along with warm water and spoiled food rather
than subject Mr.. Carroll TO any real ,nconven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
SMALL kNoWLEDGE OF A GREAT POWER.

SMALL KNOWLEDGE OF A GREAT POWER.
There are subjects on which we are unable
TO agree with Senator Hoar but he seldom fails
in the discussion of any subject to say in an
impressive manner things that well worth
saying. Thus in the debate on the armOr plate
provisions of the Naval Appropriation bill the
other day he disposed of a lot of silly twaddle
about the United States having just become
great Power in few crisp sentences. which
were in the main exactly to the point, in spite
of an unnecessary ausion to imperialism" and
possibly one or two slight exaggerations. THE
United States" he said came out of the War
''of 1912 first class Power, and she has been
first class Power ever since-a Power that has
kept off the whole of Europe from North Amer
'ica and the West Indian islands, except as it
was there before . There has not been
"a country since that time. great or small, that
"has venrured to tackle us, and there is not
country on earth, great OF small, that would
mot have got out of any trouble with us by
diplomacy rather than by war;.
Some students of history may prefer to say
that the War of 1872 left no doubt in Europe
that the United States destined TO become
a first class Power but the most cautious OF
them need not hesitate to admit that the coun-
try which emerged intact from the greatest Of
civil wars, forthwith sent back vast armies 20
the fields and shops and embarked with such
energy upon a career of unparalleled industrial
development that it able to pay off $780,
100000 of Indebtedness in ten years thereafter
belonged in the forefront of the nations. Europe
may have gained in consequence of the war
with Spain a clearer knowledge of
sources and capacity and have put a new esti-
mate on influence in the affairs of the
world, but she did not wait until that conflict
had 70 tO
great Powers. and Americans who have just
discovered where their country stands or who
talk as if they had, would benefit themselves
and please everybody else by keeping silent.
Senator Hoar says that he is tired of this sort
of thing. So great majority of his fellow
citizens. but they rested and refreshed by
his remarks on the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
THE BOER SPLIT.
site

The significant feature of South African news
IS not So much Lord Robertss Irresistible rush
toward the north, nor Sir Redvers Buffers Wig
orouS and effective advance in Natal as the
elimination of dissensions between the Boer
States into what seems much like outright
split. This which was reported by Lord Rob
erts and elucidated by our London correspond
enf in his special cable letter on Sunday. is far
more significant than surprising Indeed. it
would be worse than idle for any one to affect
surprise at it. since il has several times been
foresha dowed by other incidents and has per-
sistently been predicted by we'll informed OBJ
servers. There has never been much love be-
tween the two States at least not since the in
iquitous raid which Paul Kriiger led into the
Orange State in attempt TO loot il and
forcibly annex it 10 the Transvaal. The Trans
walters have regarded the Orange State with
suspicion and disfavOr because of its superior
civilization and progress, deeming that people
who build bridges and put up lightning rods
must be backsliders from the true faith. The
Orange State Beers, on the other hand, have
despised the Transvaalers for their semi-bar-
barism and have dstrusted them for their
turbulence and rapacity. 1t is well known that
the Federal Union of the two States which was
engineered by President Steyn on the under
standing that when Mr.. Kriger became superan-
States was regarded with wide disfavor and
indignation in the Orange State. In the present
the Orange Beers have been loyal TO the
cause into which they were dragooned. and
have done effective work. But they have not
relished President Krtger's order 10 General
Joubert that they should be put into the fore
front of the battle and made to bear the brunt
of il, nor yet have they enjoyed seeing their
own fertile and prosperous State made the
scene Of a devastating war in which they have
no personal interest.
The present state OF affairs seems to be, ac-
cording to the repeated and reaffirmed reports
of all correspondents that the Transvaal Beers
have decided 10 make no further stand in the
Orange State, but to abandon il and their hap
less allies 10 the British and to retreat TO the
north side Of the Vaal and make their stand
there The Orange State Beers. on the other
hand. will not 60 up into the Transvaal to as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS

Mr. Gillette. at the Garrick Theatre continue. IA
act Sherlock Holmes
Mr. Hackett at the Criterion Theatre continue,
10 offer prodigies of love and war. in The Pride
OF Jennico" quite surprising
"pomaaniels dread destroyer. who o'erthrsv
More mad rragicians than the world Ger knew
Mr. Faversham. Mr.. Stevens, Miss Mlward and
their associates continue TO act at the Empire
Theatre I'm Lord and Lady Algy."
Mr. James T. Powers and other rerrymaking
nersons can be seen at Days Theatre IN the
musical farce of "A Runaway Girl"
Miss Olga Nethersole at Wallack's Theatr.
continues to offer the specious. maudln nasty play
NJ .SaDho" and 20 give her bosterous. common
Mace ,iresone performance OF the infatuated cour-
tesan who is it's heroine. This tainted trash will
last till MAY IS
The spectacle OF "Quo Vadis.' with its Romans
and Christians and pageants and piety and red
fire and miscellaneous nonsense. goes on. at the
New-York Theatre. and probably will last till the
heat kills 1t.
Tony Pastor offers a capital variety entertain-
uent at his theatre. and is himself conspicuous
in it,
Miss Mabel Gilman and other nymphs Of song
and dance can be seen at the Casino. in the ned
lev called THE Casino Girl"
Miss Ada Rehan acted in South Bend, Ind. last
night She will be in Detroit Friday and Satur-
dav Miss Rehan's tour has been attended by many
pleasant incidents and by a success that clearly
denotes the admiration and esteem in which shs
is everywhere held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
IRON PRODUCTION AND PRICES.

Sundry parties who giving testimony that
prices of iron products cannot decline might
probably inspect with some care the reports
Just made of the output May l. This return
discloses the fact that in certain localities the
actual output of the furnaces is being kept
considerably below their capacity. In most
parts of the country there is evidence of the
natural desire 10 meet the exceptional demand
as soon as possible and to get out of the
furnaces all they can be expected to produce.
Thus six new furnaces. not previously reckOned
in the list at all as in blast or out of blast,
added between December l, when the total
output reached 206959 tons weekly, and May l,
when 1t was 293, $50 tons. In addition eight more
anthracite and coke furnaces went into blast
than went out, and yet the output decreased.
Moreover. the greatest decrease was 4,94l tons
at Pittsburg, where there was no change in the
furnaces operated, all running at both dates.
In the Shenango Valley two furnaces stopped
also. reducing the output 15G5 tons weekly.
Moreover the fourteen furnaces in Illinois, the
same being operated at both dates decreased
their weekly output by 1859 tons. The figures
here quoted are taken from the tables printed
by The Iron Age.
In the Eastern States, including Eastern
Pennsylvania and Maryland, three furnaces
were added, and although two stopped with
capacity of 1000 tons the output increased ,O32
tons In the central region, exclusive of Pitts
burg and the Shenango Valley, one new furnace
and two going into blast increased the weekly
output 1885 tons. In the West, exclusive of
Illinois, one furnace and one going into
blast increased the output 1894 tons In the
South furnace and six going into blast
did not increase the output, which declined in
Virginia and Tennessee more than it gained in
Alabama. But taking these sections together
with six new furnaces and thirteen going into
blast against only three going out. the weekly
output rose from 1868 tons In December to
$50 tons in May. Had the other localities
kept up their output of December l. the product
May I would have been 304 2S1 tons But the
decline in Illinois. Pittsburg and the Shenango
Valley, with the same furnaces at work except
the two stopped in the Valley, was 10,177 tons
weekly.
1t is not difficult to understand why some of
the great steelmalling works of Pittsburg and
Chicago may be anxious to the price of
Bessemer pig held up for time even by some
decrease Of production If necessary. They have
large contracts running for months TO deliver
steel products at prices higher than might be
readily paid If Bessemer pig should materially
decline. Thus such concerns may find 1t
preferable not to buy Eastern Bessemer and
Anthracite No. l, which offered at Pittsburg
Tor less than 500 ton, but to continue quoting
s24 DO for Bessemer at Pittsburg. Yet as soon
q the nature Of the operation appears It Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15

fence. but we are sure that an exhibition Of in
dustry on his part would please them. If pos
sible he ought to anticipate Mr. Coler by at
least n few hours. The Controllers antitrust
plank will doubtless be crude affair, to which
Mr.. Carroll would be ashamed to give his name
but there may be something rather attractive
about it. nevertheless with the thermometer at
80 degrees in the shade and ice at go cents in
the sun. 1t would be shame to give the Con-
troller the remotest chance of fooling the dear
people What they need is the genuine article,
with the authentic Tammany brand, and Mr..
Carroll Is the man to give ii to them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
PERSONAL

Walter Scott Dickson Of Salem. Mass. who died
last week. few years ago gave $4,000. payable
at his death. for the establishment of a chair IN
Tufts Tufts College, to be known as the Walter Scott
Lerature It is believed that this s'S will Contain
many other public benefactions.
The Baptist Times and Freeman" of London
says; "Baptists will be interested to learn that
Lord Roberts. If not actually member of our
denomination. is at least in full sympathy with the
principles for which we stand. When in London
B8pist hnsc h1ends Cover street strict
Baptist Church"
monument to the memory of Major-General
John sedgwick. commander of the Sixth Army
Corps. Army of the Potomac. the thirty-sixth ami
House occurred Wednesday. will be dedicated
at his birthplace and home. Cornwall Conn. on
Memorial Day. The memorial consists of Greek
stella of granite and howitzer presented by the
United States Government for the purpose. mounted
upon rectangular stone platform. Upon the face
eral Sedgwick IN base-relief and the following In
scription: This memorial, including ordnance used
in the Mexican and Civil wars, and given by the
Government of the United States. is in honor Of
Major-General John sedgwick. commander OF the
Sixth Army Corps Army of the Potomac. who
gave his life for the preservation Of the Union. A
skilled soldier, brave leader, beloved commander
man can die is where man dies for man On the
Sedgwick participated They were Vera Cruz.
Rey, Mexico: Fair oaks, Antietam Fredericksburg
Gettysburg the Wilderness and Spottsylvana. The
RGe his dsiSEs
paign There being insufficient space for the me
been erected upon triangle of ground opposite
for S The by he %@s of 4
George Keller, who planned the Garfield memorial
Hartford Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-15
WANT TRIAL WITHOUT MRS. GOULD.

TAuORS CONTEND THAT HER ABSENCE Is NOT
SUFFICIENT EXCUsE FOR DELAY.
Application was made 10 Justice Hascall, in the
City Court yesterday. by Jacob Marks, attorney
for Smith & Dillon. ladies' tailors. for an order 10
have a suit brought by the tailors against Howard
Gould specially preferred and advanced on the cal
endar for speedy trial. Smith s. Dillon contend
that there is due them balance OF S115 on
dressmaker's bill contracted by Mrs Gould. MI
Gould in his answer the suit. asserts that the
taiors have received full value for everything they
furnished.
The motion yesterday was effort TO get the
case on trial Immediately in spite OF the fact that
Mrs. Gould is away On yachting trip The talers
that her absence Is not sufficient excuse Io
delaying the trial The motion was bitterly opposed
by counsel for the COulds. Justice HaSca reserved
decision the motion.