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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
A Short Story in Figures.

New York World: The ordinary
annual expenditures of the govern
ment averaged in President Har-
rIson,s term $361,291, 1923.
They averaged in President Cleve-
lands second term $36O,41S,546.
They have averaged in President
McKinley's term 1914, 4SO,254.
The cost of running the Govern
men is thus seen to have been in
creased by nearly $154,0O0,OOO q
year ever since Mr.. Mckinley was
inaugurated. And this is not &C.
counted for by the extraordinary
disbursements of the war, which are
not included in these Ordinary ex-
penditures.
The outlay for the war is a sepa-
rate matter, and it accounts for the
increaseof the public debt by$200,OOO
600 since the Mckinley inauguration.
The financial record of the Ad-
ministration may therefore be sum-
med up in q sentence. 1t has added
nearly 100000 a month to the
regular running expenses of the
Government and added $1.79 per
capita to the national burden of debt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
A Bad Beginning.

The scandal In the Cuban post
office is the direct result of the sppli-
cation of the spells system in parcel
ing out the Offices.
1t is bad beginning. The reve-
lation of incompetenoy or corruption
in the administration of the 'colo-
mics" at this early day is not reassur-
ing. Americans had much to say be.
fore the Spanish war concerning the
corruption of Spanish officials. If we
cannot do better than the Spsniards
what will our new Subjects" think
of US. 1t is all one to them whether
they are robbed by Spaniards or
Americans. They do not like to be
robbed by anybody.
Bnt-imperialism is Imperialism.
The proconsul is always attended by
swarm of buzzards even though be
is not a buzzard himself. If we
adopt conquest and the rule of force
as national policy we must expect
the corruption that naturally flows
from it.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

If Secretary Long decides he can
not purchase srmor plate for the ships
of the navy at reasonable and equi
table price he is directed to erect a
government armor plate factory, for
which 100000 is authorized. This
is the settlement of the fight which
has been going on between the two
Houses of Congress for some weeks
and which threatened to delay the
adjournment of Congress or cause the
failure of the appropriation bill alto
gether. Ii throws tremendous and,
IN the opinion of most people, a to-
tally unwarranted responsibility on
the Secretary of the Navy. At pres
ent the srmor makers ask $545 a ton
and there were some indications that
they would consent to accept $500.
Senator Hanna says that 5000 would
be a reasonable price. The opposi-
tion declares that the same armor was
made and furnished to Russia for less
than $500 a ton, and this has never
been denied by the makers. AS the
proposition has been agreed to, the
Secretary of the Navy has the abso-
lutte power to pay whatever price he
sees fit for srmor plate, and there is
no limit whatever on the amount he
can buy except the requirements of
the navy,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

In the trial of Rev. j. E. r. Rid.
dick, in Brunswick county, charged
with the murder of DR.. VIM. Temple
a compromise verdict was effected in
which the accused was sentenced tc
three years in the penitentiary. The
accused is mentally unbalanced, OF
which he has given evidence fire.
quently during his lifetime, and it
was held he committed the murder
while mentally deranged. Strong
pressure will be brought upon the
Governor to pardon Rev. Riddick,
as his friends wish to commit him to
an insane asylum.
A verdict of guilty is expected to
be rendered by the jury in the trial
Of A. O. Gilligan for the murder of
O. Beverly Turner last winter in Isle
OF Wight county.
In 1878 the total pig-iron product
ion Of the United States was 2,7OO.
600 tons. This year the South's
production will be about 2,75O,OOO
to 100000 tons.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
Letters from a former Renublicar

Letters from a former Republican
Congressman, of ten years service,
and resident of the Northwest, have
been made public. He says that from
observation it is impossible for Mr..
Mckinley to be re- elected. The writ
er is man of national repute, has
fought a thousand battles for his
party and not one against it. He
winds up his letter thus ''Of course,
Mckinley will be renominated, and
the Vice-Presidential candidate will
be man who can control or procure
the most votes. Republicans will be
asked to sustain our soldiers fighting
IN the Philippines and all that sort
OF rot, which simply means that we
are to vote the ticket nominated at
Philadelphia without regard to our
consciences in order to save the grand
old party | de not know what 9TH
ers may do, but as for myself, l shall
not vote for Mckinley"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
Echoes OF Mount Airy.

The Mt. House has opened its doors
wide for the season of 1900 Mr. Demo
net has engaged Mr.. Hobaugh, of Wash
ington, as manager. He promises to en-
tertaln the guests in style that will give
pleasure and comfort John Chaplin has
rented the hotel stables, and will be on
hand in few days. For several wears
he has given great satisfaction at Falls
Church by his wonderful knack of pleas
ing the public. We feel sure that he
will, also, in his own genial way, be sue
cessful here.
As yet, we have not heard the whistle
OF the locomotive on its way to the vii
lage, but things are assuming business
like mien. The new depot is being erect
ed, and we have heard workmen saw.
from the finest lumber they had ever
seen. 1t is Florida pine The demen-
sions of the building in 9Ox6O feet, has
two waiting rooms, office and baggage
room. 1t is going TO be handsome build
ing. If a water tank is built at Snick-
ersville water will be brought down
about a-half mile from the side of the
mountain through pipes
Much of the land around the village
will soon be for sale in lots. DR.. c. b.
Turner has parcel of land that he ex-
pectsto sell in lots that alone will make a
good sized village.
We think the smallpox scare remains
in name only. Everything that could be
accomplished has been done by DR.. II.
g. Plaster; not only has his quick action
in the matter made him many friends.
but we now know we have a physician
in him who showed his courage in fac
ing what was supposed to be smallpox.
II 1t was smallpox the negro had, we owe
vote of thanks TO DR.. Plaster for his
falthfulness and promptness.
Everybody seems TO be enjoying the
best OF health around the Top. Those
who suffered from the effects of vacci-
nation are about well.
We feel the need of rain very much at
present. Our crops are not thriving. and
unless we have frevuent rains, we do not
expect good yield. NINE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

1t will no doubt surprise a great
many OF the delegates at the approach.
ing republican National Convention
IN Philadelphia to find among their
number two women delegates, one
from Utah and the other from Idaho
They have been duly elected by their
districts to hold seats and cast votes
In the Convention and have expressed
their determination to attend. 1t will
De the first time that women have sat
In national conventions as delegates,
Many highly interesting legal ques
tons are arising under the new
Parks Pension law. Those which
are just now giving considerable en-
barrassment to the officials is wheth-
er widow, who married a Confed
crate after the war, can claim 3
pension as the relief of such soldier.
The Attorney General has written an
opinion In which he holds that the
widow must have been the wife dur
ing during the time her HUSBAND was
soldier.
The Bradford Law Library, be-
queathed to Washington and Lee
University, Lexington, by the late
Vincet l.. Bradford of Philadelphia,
has been received by the University.
Over 1900 books are in the library.
all of them valuable.
Mrs. Jno Sherman, wife of ex-
Senator and ex-Secretary Sherman,
died at her home in Mansfield, Ohio.
Monday night, aged ~ years.
Mr.. A. P. Roe, mayor of Freder-
icksburg, died on Friday last from a
prolonged attack of grippe. Mayor
Rowe was in 83rn year of his age and
had served six terms as mayor of his
city.
w. S. Taylor sent formal letter
to Kentucky repu blicans last week
In which he says that after mature
deliberation he has concluded that
1t would not be wise to accept the
candidacy for Governor of that State
If 1T were rendered to him.
Henry G. Cannon, an ex- Oonfed
crate soldier and one of the most
prominent lawyers in Virginia, died
last week in Richmond.
The factory and stock of the Vir-
ginia and North Carolina Wheel
Company, located near Richmond,
were totally destroyed by fire Friday.
The total loss amounts to $175, 900.
The Rev. DR.. w. A. Bars formal
acceptance of the call to st. Luke's
Church, in Norfolk, was received.
He will enter upon his new field of
labor early in July.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
Additional Local News.
Lake View Notes.

Mr.. Benz. Champion, census enumers-
tor for this Uong Marsh district) was at
work through this part of the district
last week collecting the information re-
quired by the U. 5. Census Department.
The hog cholera has again made its
appearance in the neighborhood. Mr..
Ohio Hardesty has lost several hogs with
the disease and we hear that Mr.. John
Carlisle also has it at his place
We had quite good rain on Friday
afternoon last, which refreshed vegita-
ton greatly, as it was very dry again.
The ground has become 50 dry on ac-
count of the drought, that an ordinary
rain has no lasting effect. 1t would take
a settled rain of several days duration
for the earth TO get the thorough wetting
needed.
MIR. j. G. Rutherford, clerk of the Long
Marsh District School Board, is engaged
in taking the school census in this dis
trict.
Miss Bertha Pearson of Middleburg,
has been the guest of Miss Justa Smith
near Lake View, and Miss Mamie Strick-
Ter.
A picnic was given in Miss. Pearsons
honor by her friends on Saturday after
noon at that favorite place for picnick-
ers, the old Spout Spring and along the
shaded banks of the Opequon. Quite a
number of young people were present
and in croquet and other games most
enjoyable time was spent by all who
participated.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

A dispatch, dated June 18th, from
Richmond, says; Governor Tyler, dis
cussing the question of converting the
Legislature in extra session, this
morning said in his opinion the ses-
sion should be about November L 0 or
16, the delegates to the Constitution
al Convention elected about the 18th
of the following January, and that
the convention should meet about
February /, 1901, and complete its
labors in time to be submitted to the
people at the May election of 1901.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

Friday, in discussing the result of
the Oregon election, a prominent
Democratic Senator said: "There is
no denying that we are disappointed
by the result in Oregon. The visit
of Mr.. Bryan and the fusion fixed up
under his auspices would. it was an
ticipated, almost if not entirely wipe
out the Republican majority of the
State, gain a member of Congress and
capture the Legislature. If either
one of these calculations had been
realized there would have been great
rejoicing. AS matters are, however.
we have no cause for any very deep
sorrow. Oregon has been Republican
for years and had it gone Democratic
1t would have betokened landslide
next fall. AS it is the Republican
majority has been cut down some
what In 1892, the Republican party
out there straddled the silver ques-
ton and as a punishment the fusion
lists carried the State by the small
plurality Of S11 votes. But in 1894.
the Republicans won by 1901, in
1896 they won by ally and in 1898
they won by 1851. To win now
by only about 5000 is a gain for the
Democrats, even if it is only small
one"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
BlackSmithing
Promptly Done.

The firm of ROBY q MILLER having
been dissolved, this is TO give notice that /
will continue the business at the old stand,
on the Kercheval corner, Berryville, Va.
The Shooting OF HORSES and all other
kinds Of BL ACKSMITHING promptly and
well done. | solicit from the ublic a share
of its patronage, believing an give salts
faction at all times.
mario ~ JOHN MILLER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
A Gard of Thanks.

l wish to say that feel under last
ing obligations for what Cham ber-
laln's Cough Remedy has done for
our family. We have used it in so
many cases of coughs, lung troub les
and whooping cough, aud it has al
ways given the most perfect sstisfac-
tisn, We feel greatly indebted to the
manufacturers of this remedy and
wish them to please accept our hear
ty thanks.-Respectfuly, Mrs. 5.
DoTY, Des Moines, Iowa. For sale
by w. Richardson, druggist.
TRUST THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED
| suffered from cstarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but
Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even
that.-Oscar Ostrom. 10, Warren
Ave, Chicago, Ill.
| suffered from catarrh; it got so
bad could not work; used Ely's
Cream Balm and am entirely WE'LL
A. Z. Clarke, 34l Shawmut Ave,
Boston, Mass.
The Balm does not irritate or
cause sneezing. Sold by druggist at
80 cts, or mailed by Ely Brothers,
So Warren St, New York.
LAST fall l sprained my left hip
while handling some heavy boxes.
The doctor l called on said at first it
was a slight strain and would soon be
well, but it grew worse and the doc
tor then said had rheumatism. 1t
continued to grow worse and l could
hardly get around TO work | went
to drug store and the druggist rec.
commended me to try Chamberlaia's
Pain Balm. tried itand one half
of 80 cent bottle cured me entirely.
! now recommend it to all my friends.
F. A. BABCOCK, Erie, Pa. 1t is
for sale by W. Richardson, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
WELL-BORING.

Having purchased modern and high
class well-bOring Machine, we wish To in
form the people of Clarke and neighboring
counties that we are prepared To do promptly
and satisfactorily all work in the line of we'll
boring. Give MS a trial apd we guarantee
good work and perfect satisfaction
GEO. w. WYNKOOK, JR
CnAs. II. WYNKOoP.
Also, Repairing of all kinds promptly
done.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
7. ". WOOD & SONS, SeedSmen,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
Sunday Excursions.

Tickets will be sold by the Norfolk Il Yves
tern every Sunday. June 10 TO September Is,
1900, inclusive, To Luray, Riverton, Berry
vile, Shenandoah Junction. and HagerSto own
al very low rates from all stations Elkton TO
81. James, inclusive
No Baggage checked on Sunday Excursion
Tickets.
Bicycles will he carried without charge.
See Local Time Tables for time of trains at
intermediate Stations W. b. BFNlLI.
General Passenger Agent
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
PHILIPPINE CASUALTIES 1000.

PHILIPPINE CASUALTIES 4,OO0.-
American casualties in the Philip
pines since July l, 1898, inclusive of
all current official reports given out
in detail at Washington to May 80,
1900, are as follows:
Total deaths since July l, 1898. !, 1872
Wounded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ,129
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
Brick Dwelling House

and other valuable Improvements situated
in the town of Berryville, Va, on the Mill
wood turnpike (now Church street,, adioin-
ing the property of the deviseeS of Mrs. Bet
tie +. Smith. decd, John w. Shenk and 9th
ers, containing THREE AND ONE
QUARTER ACRES OF LAND.
The above property will be sold to satisfy
debt due to the Shenandoah County Build
ing and Loan Association, of S3099 25 as of
June 10th, 1900, and all fines, dues and inter
est which will accrue to the said Association
up to and including the day Of sale; also any
unpaid taxes and insurance thereon
TERMS.-Enough cash in hand on day of
sale to pay amount due the said Association,
less withdrawal value of insalInent stock,
together with the costs of sale, including a
commission of per cent. To the undersigned
trustees and any unpaid taxes and insurance
thereon, and the residue i'm two equal annu-
al instalments, to be evidenced by bonds of
the purchaser beariug interest from day of
sale and to be secured by a deed of trust on
the property.
CHAS. NJ. BROUN, Trustee.
M. l.. WALTON, Trustee.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
NOTICE TO
Public School Teachers.

Uniform Examinations TO Public
School Teachers will be held at Wildwood
on Tuesday and Wednesday. June 10Th
and nth, for white teachers
On Thursday and Friday, June 18th
and 18th, for colored teachers
Civil Government has been added to
the course. Teachers holding first or
second grade certificates, who receive
certificates Of attendance from the con
ductOr, f. c. Glass, Of the Virginia sum
mer School of Methods, may be exempt
ed from this examination. The school
of Methods will he held at Roanoke. be-
ginning June 18th. Address f. c. Glass,
Lynchburg, Va. The examination on
the studies of the first year Of the Pho
FEssIoNAL COURSE will not be held un-
til August. c. G. MASSEY.
County Superintendent
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
NOTICE

To the Holder or Holders of Bonds No.
l, No. ,, No. 3, and No. ( Of 81 900
each and Bonds No 81, No -, No.
No. 53 and No. "a of $500 each
Please take notice that the aforesaid
bonds, amounting to $4,000 of the out
standing issue Of Clarke county, Va, are
hereby called in for payment and re-
demptiOn on the LIST day Of Jnly, 1900, at
the office Of the County Treasurer at
Berryville, Va.
w. \. BRADFORD,
County Treasurer.
BY order of the Board of Supervisors
of Clarke cOuntV Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

Total casualties since July l,
1897.............. ........4, OO1
Total casualties reported last
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4,0O1
Total death reported last week i 1872
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
LOCAL
and
CLIMATIC
&CafaF.T.Es

Nothing but a loca
remedy or change oi
climate will cure
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13
INE 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 n Pair of
SHOES Or Oxford lIES

Come and look over our line and take adj
vantage of the low prices.
Below is a list of articles, q number of
which you will need When you go to Spring
hOuse-cleaning
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-13

the v EN- brane. Re
and Smell. No Mere
Regular Size, 30 cent
Druggists or by mai
ELY BROTHERS, 8
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-16
BELLECENTER.

School began Monday after two
weeks holidays. Our schools are pro-
crossing nicely under the able manage
ment of Prof. Alleshouse and his eff
cient corps of teachers.
Rev. P. P. Boyd is absent from the
city holding a series of meetings near
Quebec, Canada.
Our village council has discarded the
''lightning bug" system of street lights,
and petition is being circulated for
the erection and corporation owner
ship of an electric light plant. Nearly
all the electors of the village are sign
ing the petition and the question will
probably be submitted to the voters at
the spring election.
Harry Ellis is now porter at the Big
Four Hotel.
Harry Cline transacted business in
Bellefontaine last Saturday.
Last week Mr.. Harry E. Smith, who
has been employed in the harness
establishment of Mr.. Wells, and Miss
Clara Baier went to Newport KY, and
were married and are now receiving
the congratulations of their many
friends.
Our street commissioner Mr.. Will
liam E. Wilcox after much study ant
reflection finally came to the conclusion
that it is not good for man to live alone
and last week he and Mrs. Alice
Oldicher quietly drove from our cit.
and returned as Mr.. and Mrs. William
E. Wilcox. Bills cornet may now b.
heard rolling forth the notes of hi
favorite piece of music, ''Just Ont
Girl" The many friends of the happ,
couple extend congratulations.
Rumor says another wedding soon.
w. L. Sickles and D. A. Light wer
at the reservoir Wednesday, assisting
in laying out new road in tina
vicinity. ENoCH ARDEN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-16
COLENSO DESERTED.
Commander De ViIIiers Among the
Slain.

LONDON, Jan. ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail dated Jan. II, from Pieter-
maritzburg, says: Sir Charles Warren
marched with IL 900 men eastward from
Frere by way of Weenan. His scouts
found no sign of the enemy atGrobler's
Kloof, and Colenso was ascertained to
be deserted.
There are rumors that the Beers are
preparing to leave Natal, discouraged
by their failure to reduce Ladysmitb.
All the colonials and irregulars have
been placed under General Warren's
command.
Among the Free Staters killed in the
attack on Ladysmith Jan. 6 was Com.
mandant De Villiers, who, but for his
well-known friendliness to England
would have been Commander-in-Chie-
of the Free State forces.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-16
BEECH DALE.

The Board of Education held meet
ing Saturday afternoon, and hired the
following teachers: District No. 2,
John Beemer; No. 3, Charles Conover;
No. 4, Maude Lines: No. 5, R. D. Pc
terson; No. 6, Allen Williams; No. I,
Corbin Short; No. 9, Jesse Myers; No.
10, Mary Jones; No. IL, Dora Winner.
Born, Dec "a, 1899, to Guy Terrell
and wife, son.
Nelson Bush and wife, entertained
friends New Years day in honor of
their uncle, Add. Yeagley, of Williams
county.
George Titus is visiting friends in
Henry county.
Miss Nora Ford returned from visit
with Miss Edna Watkins, of near Equal
ity, last Monday.
Our school opened last Tuesday after
a weeks vacation.
Willie Bussert has purchased new
buggy.
r. Folsom attended a social at the
home of j. H. Watkins, near Equality
one evening last week.
Nelson Bush and family, Mr.. Folsom
and Miss Ford spent last "Wednesday
evening with Dave Deardorf and fami
ly, at Big Springs.
1 Frank Predmore, of Bellefontaine
visited his parents last week.
| HUDSON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-16
WEST MANSFIELD.

Among the sick of our town we would
mention Mr.. Hezzie Potee, who has
been seriously i'll for several weeks;
also, Uncle Levi Rea is confined to his
bed.
Mr.. William Riley who has been
down with consumption for almost a
year was buried here last Tuesday.
Rev. J. B. Lash and family spent a
few days visiting with their niece,
Mrs. Chas. Randall.
We had the pleasure of meeting with
the REPUBLICAN correspondent, Hale,
Of Ridgeway.
We found Cassius in an awful scrape
the other morning, on account of the
high price of brooms. He was scrap
ing the floor of his storeroom with a
hoe.
The blOckhOuse on the corner of the
burned district is nearly ready for
occupancy and is fine structure.
The business rooms of Frank Keller
are nearing completion.
Brown is still looking for his glass.
Mrs. VIM. Riley is visiting her faith
er's family near Lewistown.
Mr.. Vint. Weatherby made West
Mansfield flying visit last Thursday
Soda is better for buckwheat cakes
than ginger.
Mr.. Chas. Randall has moved into
his new house on Dean street.
Our school here is progressing finely.
Slocum, come over to West Mans
field, where you won't have to move the
hills before you can build house.
We saw Donkey, of Bellefontaine,
in our town few days last week.
Deputy Shaw was here last week and
we have not seen Donkey since.
BxILkS