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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

The following extract from an ed
itorial in the Warren Sentinel on
Federal Taxation" gives the Vir-
ginia people an idea of the amount
of money they are now paying the
National government to the support
of the present extravaganza admins
tration:
The people of the State of Virgin
ia pay annually towards national ex-
penses about seventeen and three
quarter million of dollars-nearly
SIX times as much as all the expen-
ses of the State government. This
contribution to Federal expenditures
is IN two years more than enough to
pay off che Virginia State debt. We
with difficulty squeeze out $4,000
to pay pensions to Confederate SOL
diers; our proportionate part of the
sums annually paid in pensions arts
ing from service in the Union army
is about $3,631,13O. For every dol
lar that Virginia from her direct tax
alton pays in pensions to the men
who fought to defend her, through
indirect taxation, she pays $24.2O to
the men who invaded her territory
and fought against her.
Will any Virginian who knows
these facts 'kiss the rod that smites
him. and vote the Republican ticket
this fall?
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Capt. Parks in Berryville.

Capt. R. 5. Parks, of Luray, will
discuss the political issues of the day
In the Courthouse, Berryyille, on
MONDAY NIGHT, Ger. STH, at $50
O'Clock. Capt. Parks still holds his
reputation as an orator and story-tel-
Ter, and our people can feel assured
of fine address from a democratic
standpoint. Democrats and republi-
cans, turn out and hear the gifted
son of Page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Wadesville Items.

On last Tuesday night some unknown
parties broke into L. v Hout n Co.'S
store and robbed the b. Il q. X r. of
about $3.50 in small change that the agent
had left in the money drawer. and cot
about the same amount of money from
the drawer in the store. The rohaer
gained entrance into the waiting room
and thence into the office through the
ticket window. He also tried Lewis Pid-
geons store the same night. but failed tO
accomplish anything
Mr. VI. Nj. Swimley is about complet-
ing a new addition to his house. 1t will
he great improvement TO his home,
deed
Mr.. Edward Mitchell and Miss Chest
ney, of Baltimore, spent last Sunday at
+. X. Crim's
Mr.. Lindsey, the fruit tree salesman.
was in the neighborhood soliciting or
ders for fall delivery i'm fruit trees
The funeral of Mrs. Lavina Swartz,
who died at her home in Brucetown last
Friday, was buried last Sunday in the
cemetery at Brucetown. Rev. Mr.. Sta
pie otficsated Mrs. Swartz was 81 years
old and the widow of the late James
Swartz. She is survived by three daugh-
tiers and two sons.
vi. y. FrOsher is rushing the peaches
on the market now. He is shipping
some nice goods
+. X. Grim unloaded six car loads of
fertilizer and two cars of hard coal last
week
Mr.. Eagan, of Uniontown, Pa. spent
Sunday st Peach Grove Summer House
Mr.. Eagan is fsyorite friend of Capt
7. c. Crawford.
JEREMIAH HAYsEED"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

The fact to write over again these
eighteen months of futile war in the
Philippines: After using the Fill
pinos as allies against the common
emmy" we never so much as asked
the Filipinos what they wanted or
what were their conditions in their
country, or SO much as explained to
a single Filipino what the plans and
purposes of the United States were.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

There are, according to the Balti-
more Sun, 1000 names on the mem
bership roll of the German-American
Democratic Association Of that city,
nearly every one of whom voted for
Mckinley in 1896. Maryland will
roll up big majority for Bryan in
November and the Sun is doing grand
work In the cause.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

Perry Belmont, a democratic ex-
Congressman from New York, who
fought Bryan tooth and nail in 1896,
is out in letter declaring his inten-
ton to support the democratic ticket.
The democratic skies are becoming
brighter and brighter every day, and
the Kansas City platform is bringing
new recruits into the party every day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

Vol NH of the reports of Vir-
GINA State Bar Association will soon
be ready for distribution. This vol,
ume contains the proceedings of the
last Annual meeting, held on July
Il, Is, and 10, 1900, at Old Point
Comfort, Virginia; and in it will al
so be found the following articles;
Address of President, William A.
Anderson, entitled, Virginia Consti.
tutions"; annual address by Prof.
Charles Noble Gregory, Assistant
Dean of the Law Department of the
University of Wisconsin, entitled
"Bentham and the Codifiers'': pap
er by Hon. J. Allen Watts, entitled
1.-The Burden of Government Upon
the Citizen; paper by Hon. Chas.
NJ. Blackford, entitled, "The Trials
and Trial of Jefferson Davis; pa
per BY Hon. II. T. Irvine, entitled
"The Lawyer of the Future; pap
er by Hon. r. NJ. Hughes, entitled,
"Some Defects in Our Present Con-
stitution''; report of the Special
Committee concerning the Celebra-
ton of "John Marshall" Day: and a
paper by Eugene Q. Massie on the
"Torrens of Land Registration and
Transfer. This volume may be
bought at the price of $l.15. To
obtain it address, Eugene c. Massie,
Secretary and Treasurer, Richmond,
Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
MIR Bryan's Letter of Acceptance

II his speech at Indianapolis. when
notified of his nomination for Presi-
dent by the Democratic National
Convention, Hon. W. J. Bryan dis
cusssd the issue of imperialism and
outlined the policy of his party on
that issue. In his letter of acoep-
lance, says the Baltimore Sun, Mr..
Bryan gives a concise review of the
several planks of the Kansas City
platform. Imperialism, he reiterates,
is the paramount issue of the cam-
paign. whether we shall adhere to
or abandon those ideas of government
which have distinguished this nation
is" be declares, ga question the set
Element Of which cannot be delayed.
No other question can approach it in
Importance, no other question de-
mands such immediate consideration.
When the doctrine
that the people are the only source of
power is made secure from further
attack, we can safely proceed to the
settlement Of the numerous questions
which involve the domestic and eco
nomio welfare of our citizens"
MIR. Bryan arraigns the republican
party for It's record on the trust issue.
"The appalling growth of combina-
tions in restraint of trade during the
present Administration" he saws,
"proves conclusively that the repub-
lican party lacks either the desire or
the ability to deal with the question
effectively" He promises, if elected
President, "to select an Attorney
General who will without fear or ia
vor enforce existing laws. ] SHALL"
he adds, recommend such additional
legislation as may be necessary to dis
solve every private monopoly which
does business outside the State of it's
origin" He commends the Dingley
tariff act, because "under it's opera
ton trusts can plumber the people of
the United States while they success
fully compete in foreign markets
with manufacturers of other coun-
tries" Mr.. Bryan declares that the
democratic party "makes no war on
honestly acquired wealth, neither does
it seek to embarrass corporations en-
gagged in legitimate business" at
does protest" however, against cor
poration entering politics and at
tempting to assume control of the in
strumentalities of government"
In his review of the Kansas City
platform Mr.. Bryan discusses briefly
the money plank of that platform.
He denounces government by in
junction" and the blacklist. He adj
vocates arbitration between corpora.
lions and their employees, and urges
the establishment of Department
of Labor with a member of the Cab
met at its head. He opposes entang.
ling alliances with foreign nations
and emphasizes the Importance of
maintaining the Monroe doctrine. He
condemns the republican party for
extravaganza in the expenditures of
the Government and for imposing
heavy burdens upon the taxpayers.
Mr.. Bryan's letter is clear, concise
statement of the principles and policy
of the democratic party as set forth
in the Kansas City platform, and a
terse arrangement of the vicious prac-
tees of the republican party.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

Empty stomaches and paupers'
graves answer now to repu blican cry
of the full dinner-pail and prosper
ity in the Anthracite coal regions in
Pennsylvania.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Mt. Airy Chat.

MI. AIRY OnaC.
few more days and our city neigh
bors will have nearly all gone back to
their homes and various occupations.
feeling, we hope. stronger and better and
pleased altogether with their three
months stay among our beautiful hills.
The hotel guests are 10th to leave. and
the proprietor entertains a faint hope
that he will have clear house ere he has
to return to his busy life, so that he NAV
get the chance to make some suggestions
while here about the annex to be built to
the Blue Ridge Inn.
Mrs. SellhOusen has added TO her prop
erty on the Top a few more acres of land
bought from Mr. \. Elsea at one hundred
dollars per acre. giving her an outlet to
the turnpike and adding much 10 her
property. 1t is thought that after she
builds and improves her place IL bids fair
10 be the handsomest site that has been
yet selected for "A summer home II il
should prove as productive in fruit a.
Johannesburg, with its abundance for
its generous landlady and lots to spare
20 her neighbOrs. we cannot help think
inc ii Will be a blessing
DR.. Graham has already staked oil for
" lots, rescrving one for his residence.
This will add much 10 tAe now famous
Bears Den. He SAYS he will have at least
twenty cottages ready for occupants by
next season.
We took in the Berryville water svs
TEN last Saturday. followed the pipe line
down TO the river, there / found the
premises of Mr. ID. III. Snyder with bet
ter water facilities than any in the State.
his place being at the lowest point on
the line, has pressure at all times sufii-
cient TO throw the water 100 feet in the
air. He says his home would now suit
a rich man. don't see why he doesn't
come under that head, with 1910 acres
and much Of that the best river bottom
land in the country. BY the great album
dance of corn il has produced this sea-
son, gives better evidence of the fact than
anything else that can be said. with his
modern Improvements and great supply
OF corn and potatoes, and ! think he will
not have TO fall back on his old business
of trucking kindling pine and garden
products 30 your town, but will leave il
as means To his less fortunate neighbor.
Berryville need not be uneasy about
her water supply so soon as Superinten-
dent Crow closes up the leaks and other
wise makes perfect the work Of the con
tractor. She will compete with any
town in the union in its water system.
II L
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

ing visit Saturday last. and returned to
Washington Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelsn and Miss Georgia Laws will en-
gage in educational work i'm the South
this winter, the former in New Orleans
and the latter near Memphis. Tenn They
leave for Washington this week =
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Turnpike Notice,

The annual meeting of the Directors
and Stockholders of the Wildwood and
Berryville Turnpike Company will be
held in Wildwood, Va. on SATURDAY.
SEPT. BOTH, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m.
sep5 r. II WHITING. Secy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Turnpike Notice.

The annual meeting of the Stockhold
ers and Directors Of the Berryville Turn
pike Company, will be held in Berryville.
Va, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 1sT. 1900. al
10 O'Clock a. m, and all are requested to
attned. BY order of the board,
THOs. MCCORMICK,
sept0 President.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
N ews of the County
From Cruns.


A large number of persons from this
neighbornood attended the Winchester
Fair last Thursday and heard Mr.. Dan
iel speak.
Mrs. j. Hiram Light, of Leesburg, is
visiting her sister-in law. Mrs. G. W.
Fishpaw.
Mr.. Rodney Beavers. of Loudoun,
spent several days last week with his
aunt, Mrs. {. Il. Hawthorne.
Mrs. III. h. Byrnes, of Jefferson. and
Mrs. n. l.. Clendenning, of Berkeley, Wis
TIED their mother. Mrs. Mary Pierce. last
week.
Miss Lillian Grubbs. who has been
quite sick at her home, is convalescing.
The Pierce farm. which WAS sold last
Saturday, was purchased by Mr.. +. H.
Pierce and mother. We are glad they
are the fortunate possessors of their old
home place and that we can still have
them in our midst L.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
The Gaylord Times.

Mr.. William Basque and Misses Lizzie
Bruin, Nina POstOn and Hattie Purcell.
all OF LoudOun county, were guests of
Mr.. Frank Fowler and family last week.
Miss Flors CaStleman is visiting
friends near Boyce.
Mr.. Thomas Lewis. of Boyce, was the
guest of Mr.. \. II. Annette last week
Miss Edith Grantham, who has been
the guest of Miss Hattie Dorsey for the
past week, returned to her home in
Smithtield.
Miss Shirley. of Charlestown, who has
been the guest of Miss Hattie Dorsey.
has returned home.
Miss Mamie Schley, OF Shepherdstown,
is the guest of Miss Mamie Thomas
JACK FROST"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
TAE RACKET STORE
Have You Seen Our Line of
CARPETS and MATTINGS
For Spring.
1t is a Bargain Line all through, and you
can't afford to miss it. Our arpets are all
at old prices; no advance whatever.
If You Need a Pair of
Shoes Or OXFORD TIES

Come and look over our line and take ad
vantage of the low prices.
Below is list of articles, number of
which you will need When you go to Spring
housekeeping
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Briggs Items

Mr.. Harry Whiting. is visiting Mrs. r..
ii. Whiting of this place
Miss Eva Turner, Of Front ROYAL, is
the guest Of Miss Francis Briggs.
Miss Carrie lluyett, wO has been Wis
lung Miss Olivia Jones, has returned to
Washington. She was accompanied by
Miss Jones.
Major Goodwin, Supt of the stone
masonry on the new bridge being built
here, has gone to his home in Lynchburg
for few days.
Mr.. +. Wickham Byrd, has purchased
two very fine driving horses, and dou-
ble set of beautiful brass mounted har-
ness. One of the steeds was purchased
from Mr.. Charlie Swartz.
Miss Ida Beamer has been quite i'll
during the past week, but she is now
slowly recovering
Work on the new Norfolk and Yves
tern bridge here is progressing rapidly.
One immense wall has been completed
and work has been commenced on the
second. The work is under the skillful
supervision of Mr.. Peter PARADE.
Mr. Il. II. Whiting has made a very
fine cress pond just below the large
spring on his farm. lie expects to have
good yield of crosses this winter, and
will make extensive shipments to the
Guy markets.
One of the wOrkmen on the brige here
had quite narrow escape from death
the other day. He was standing on the
edge of the brige assisting in the un-
loading of a carload of dirt when he
was knocked off by large board which
fell from the car. Fortunately he light
ed on his feet in pile of soft dirt which
had just heen unlOaded and so escaped
any serious injuries. He sustained sew
eral bruises but was otherwise unhurt.
Wr. Charlie Austin, of Roanoke, made
quite fast wheel ride between Berry
vile and Briggs, on Saturday. He made
the trip in - minutes which is very re-
mark able riding over such hills
Mr.. Ambrose Hummer has purchased
very handsome runabOut.
lIr. Edward Walker, General Agent
of the LOudOun Mutual Fire Insurance
company, was at Briggs on business
with agent here for a few days. ~
Boyce Items
Our county was shocked on hearing of
the death of Lieut. +. Key Meade. which
occurred in the Philippine Islands Fri
day All sympathize with his father and
family in this terrible affliction
The Rev Mr. Rrvan Dreached in tho
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
WiCkOf, SeamanS q Benedict,
131 EAST BAIT. ST,
BALTIMORE, MD
REV AR

reward of $4,000 will be paid for in
formation leading TO the arrest and con
yiction of the Party or Parties who pull
ed the pole at Gate No. on the Berry
vile Turnpike on the night of Saturday.
September LIST.
BY order of the Board Of Directors of
the b. II. Co. :. MCCoRNuCK Sunt
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Turnpike Notice.

The annual meeting of the Stockholm
ers and Directors Of the Winchester and
Berry's Ferry Turnpike Company will be
held at Boyce, Va, on TUESDAY OCTo-
BIER 4TH, 1900, - m. and all are requested
TO attend.
BY order of president.
K. POWELL PAGE. Secv.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26

You can spell it cough, cofr, caucb
kauf, kaff, Rough, or kaugh, but the oSiy
harmless remedy that quickly cures II =
One Minute Cough Cure. &c. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-09-26
Boyce Items.


Our county was shocked on hearing of
the death of Lieut.. F. Key Meade. which
occurred in the Philippine Islands Fri
day. All sympathize with his father and
family in this terrible affliction.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan preached in the
Episcopal Chapel here last Sunday night.
His former Pensioners were to see and
hear him again.
Gen. Fitzhngh Lee dined with Mr. p.
ii. Mayo at "Powhatan" last week
Mr. j. w. Bowles recently sold the
"Boistion Mill" to a gentleman from
Washington, ID. c.. who will fit it out
with rollers and improved machinery
Mr.. Geo b. Harrison is beginning the
erection of dwelling house, office, etc,
on lot between the residences of Mr.. J .
w. Sprint and NJ. j. Dunlop.
Miss Ruth Ford returned to Luray
College the 18th.
Miss Susie Ford is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. II. c. Levi, near Briggs
Mr.. Lacy Ritter, who supplied" the
Wildwood Baptist Church during his va
cation, returned TO Richmond College
last Monday.
Mrs. Warren Phean, of Washington,
paid her mother, Mrs. j. N. Laws, fly
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-14
A Chance for Pedagogues.

o. w. Erlewine, Superintendent of
the Sacramento City Schools, has re-
ceived letter from Fred w. Atkinson,
Superintendent of instruction in the
Philippine Islands, asking him to give
his assistance in securing the assist
ance of teachers for the schools at
Manila and other large cities in the
Philippines.
Superintendent Atkinson says that a
dozen or more first-class primary and
grammar schoolteachers are wanted
Immediately. In the course of his let
ter, the Superintendent said:
1--WE will pay $40 to s1OO per month,
the salary to be paid the year round.
The Government will pay transporta-
tion from the teachers home to Ma
Mia. Have you in mind some Normal
School graduates of successful expert
o,.Uo wnv WIN ovme here for tnree
years to teach in a model school and at
the same time assist the native teachers
i'm learning our educational waysi
Adaptability, tact and some facility in
acquiring languages are few of the
necessary qualifications. We want,
also, some eight or ten young men to
become Superintendents in some OF
the larger cities. The salaries to be
paid range from $4,000 to $4,000. My
plan is to establish, right away here in
Manila, a Normal School,
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-14
Encouraged to Hope.

When the Empress Frederick, eldest
daughter of Queen Victoria, was a lit
tie girl, her disposition, TO the great
grief of the queen, was naughty and
arrogant. Once, when about to en-
bark ON the royal yacht Victoria and
Albert, she was lifted across to the
deck of the boat by one of the sailors,
who, as he was putting her down gent
ly, said, ''There you are, my little
LADY,
81 am not little LADY, I am a
princessp' was the prompt and indig-
nant reply. The queen, who had over
heard the conversation, detained the
man with gesture, and, turning to hei
spelled little daughter, said:
"Tell the kind sailor that you are
much indebted to him for his civility
and that, although you are not little
LADY, yet, you confidently hope te
merit the title before long.'v
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-14
Still More Counterfeiting.

The Secret Service has unearthed
another band of counterfeiters and Sc
cured large quantity of bogus bills,
which are SO cleverly executed that
the average person would never sus-
pect them of being spurious. Things
of great value are always selected by
counterfeiters for imitation, notably
the celebrated Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has many imitators but
no equals for indigestion, dyspepsia,
constipation, nervousness and general
debility. The Bitters sets things right
in the stomach, and when the stomach
is in good order it makes good blood
and plenty of it. In this manner the
Bitters get at the seat of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
and debilitated. Beware of counter
feits when buying.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-14
"Lopes too Bloomin 'Igh."

"Most Englishmen are considered
pretty fair horsemen, but when it
comes to riding bucking broncho
some of them are not in or on it for
long, said the owner of a large cattle
ranch in Wyoming to the writer the
other day. 'sFor instance, a rich
young Englishman recently came out
to my part of the country in quest of
some good investment. He was at my
ranch as guest for few days, and
one afternoon as the cowboys were
about to round up bunch of COW
ponies the young man said that he
would enjoy a good ride in the saddle.
He said he was used to riding only
thoroughbreds, and he didn't think
we had horse good enough for him.
The boys convinced him that they had
one of the finest horses on the plains,
and If he knew how to ride he was
welcome to the animal. He was ap-
parently insulted when questioned
about his ability to ride and answered
that he could ride any kind of horse.
A sleepy looking broncho was accord
ingly brought out from the corral and
saddled. Though the beast appeared
half dead, he was the worst bucker in
the herd.
"'E's lifeless,' said the foreigner
when the pony was brought to him.
The boys said the nag would wake up
after the first mile, and MILFORD got into
the saddle. The first buck jump placed
him on the horses neck, and after the
second he was in the atmosphere. He
turned double somersault and landed
on the sharp end of cactus plant.
When he picked himself up, one of the
boys asked what he thought of the
thoroughbred now. The question
made the Englishman turn pale.
"''Es a good 'oss,' he answered,
but he lopes too bloomin 'igh.'D-
Washington Star.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-14

There are some goldfish in Washing
ton which have belonged to the same
family for the last so years, and they
seem no bigger and no less vivacious
to-day than they did when they first
came into the owners possession. A
few of the fish in the Imperial aqua
rum at st. Petersburg are known to
be $50 years old, and the age of the
sacred fish in some of the ponds at
t;,ched TO the Buddhist temples in
China is to be counted by centuries, il
we are to believe the priests.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-14

The State Board of Education has
adopted a uniform system of books for
the State of Nevada, and these books
are required to be put into the schools
within the next year. They will be in
troduced as the pupils take up new
studies. The penalty for not conform
ing to this requirement is the with
holding of public school money from
the schools which fail to procure and
use the new books. 1t is not thought
that the new system will entail much
expense.