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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11
sMOKELEss POWDER BURNED
A Magazine Containing Twenty Tons
Burned-No Explosion

Vallejo. Cal. June 5.-A magazine at
the Mare Island navy yard containing
about twenty tons of smokeless pow
der became iglited this morning by
chemical action. The powder did not
explode, but generated enough gas and
smoke to force the top off the mag
aZine.
The powder is now slowly burning up.
1t is far removed from the black powder
and there is no danger of an explosion.
The magazine is a fine one. 1t will be
a total loss. 1t is located on the end
of the island and there seems to be no
danger of an explosion or of damage to
any of the buildings on the island eX-
cept the magazine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11
Our WORKING
Girls.

Life to the most favored is notalways
full of sunshine, but to the average
American girl or woman who is obliged
to work for her living. and, perhaps
to help others at home, life is often .
heavy drag in consequence of illness.
Women who work, especially those
who are constantly on their feet, are
peculiarly liable to the development
of organic troubles, and should par
~ticularly heed the first manifestations,
such as backache, pains in the lower
limbs and lower part Of the stomach,
irregular and painful monthly periods,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11
Financial Chronicles Cotton Report

New York, June 6.-The Financial
Chronicle annual crop report out to-
day ~
The inclination at the south this
year was quite generally in the direc-
ton of enlarging the cotton area; but
we int no evidence of any radical tend
ency in hat direction except in the
newer sections; hence the net per cent
age of increase for the whole country
is only about half as great as in 1900.
Oklahoma which furnished an addi-
ton of % per cent. last year, adds 20
per cent. this season, and in the In
dian territory the per centage this
year is IA, against 10 In 1900. Som sec
lions in western Texas report very
heavy additions this spring, but in
many other districts of the state the
increases have been quite moderate. AS
we make it, the net gain for the whole
country is but sos per cent. against
$40 per cent. last year"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11
The Constitution to be Repaired

Newport. r. l.. June 5.-The yacht
Constitution, in tow, left the harbor
early today for the Herreshoff works
at Bristol, to undergo repair of the
damage wrought by the collapse OF her
steel mast while on a trial spin outside
the harbor yesterday. Considerable
rigging trailed along over the port rail
as the Constitution started up the bay
today and the big steel % gave her
a decided list TO port.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

faintness, weakness, loss of appetite
and sleep.
The young lady whose portrait we
publish herewith had all these symp-
toms, and in addition leucorrhoea.
and vas cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. First, she
wrote a letter to Mrs. Pinkham's lab
oratory at Lynn, Mass, describing her
trouble, received in reply accurate in
structions what to do to get well, and
now wishes her name used to convince
others that they may be cured as she
was.
The same helping hand, free of
charge or obligation, is extended, to
every ailing woman in America. If
you are sick you are foolish not to get
this valuable advice, it costs you moth
ing, and she is 5 re to help you. Don't
wait until it is too late-write to-day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

Atlanta, Ga. June &C. B. Dunton,
a yard conductor in h employ of the
Southern railway, was this evening
bound over without bail to the super
ior court IN the charge of murder.
Evidence heard tended to show that
Dunton was on the switch engine
which on Tuesday ran into the Macon
passenger train on the Southern, kill
ing three people.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

The annual meeting of b stock
holders Of the Chicago and Northwest
ern railway company is held here and
the usual semi-annual dividend of 8
per cent. on the common and the quar-
terly dividend Of 1Z per cent. on the
preferred stock Is declared.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

q year Win stomach
trouble. After eating
j felt as though ]
would burst, and could
not bear to have my
clothes fastened OF
even buttoneG. Last
summer and fall / was
so thin and broken
down that the folks al
thought i was going to
die. Last year I had to
travel a good deal. ane
every place that / Wis
tied / tried different
medicines to relieve
me Of my trouble, but
WITH RELIEF
Finally DR.. Carlstedt's
German Liver Powder
-oc raAnmmonAad m
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

The Pabst Brewing Company, OF
Milwaukee. suffered a loss by IRE
Thursday night to the extent OF be-
tween $150.0O0 and sos, 900. fully covered
by insurance. One man was killed dur
ing b progress of the fire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

The estimates of the damage done by
the customs house and warehouse fire
at Antwerp Thursday. range from
Ell, 500, 900 to $4,000, 900, largely unin-
sured. The loss includes G2S0,O 900 worth
of American tobacco.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11
A Nashville Policeman
SINGS THE PRAISES OF
DIR. Carlstedt'
GERMAN LIVER POWDER

Read the following voluntary testimony con
corning this marvellous remedy:
CARIsTEDT MED. Co.:
Gentlemen wish to state TO you and the pub
De at large, that ! have been a sufferer for over
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11

me by a druggist who said that judging from the
amount sold there surely must be merit 10 Ger
man Liver Powder. After using the meoiclne L
improyed at once, and IL gave me strength and q
cood ruddyc complexion. These are the facts IN
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-06-11
A NEW SENSATION
IN THE SOUTH CAROL INA SENA-
T0RIAL CONTROVERSY
MSWEENEYS REPLY To TILLMAN

Sarcastic, Caustic and Singing In It's
Criticism ofthe Senior Senator's Let
ter TO the Governor Denying His
Right to Decline to Accept the Resig-
nation and Impugning His Motives.
The Governor Intimates an Uncon-
dItional Resignation VIII be Ac-
copied.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

1t Is related OF an eccentric chaplain
to a foreign court that he became SO
annoyed In consequence OF his au-
dience. or. rather. congregation. max
ing n practice OF going TO sleep during
his sermons that he resorted to the fol-
lowing awakening expedient
IN the midst Of one OF his sermons he
drew forth q harmonicon from his peck
ek and began to play. The one or two
who were still awake. astonished to
sec such a performance In a pulpit,
awoke those who slept. and pretty
soon everybody was lively as well as
being nlIed with wonder.
This was the preachers opportunity.
for he at once commenced n most g.
we're castigatory discourse. In the
course OF which he said, when / an
nOunce to you sacred and important
truths, you are not ashamed to go to
sleep. but when play the fool you are
all eye and ear"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
6nfunfum In Ireland,

The spinning wheel and the nax
wheel are still found In the Irish cot
taEes, where many a girl has her wed
ding dowry Of linen and homespun
made at home. Although II Ia more
the task OF the older women. there are
still girls who do their spinning stint
and lay by q certain amount for their
wedding OUTFIT.
A pleasant sight It is TO see the elder
~ Irish women outside their cottage
doors spinning the fsx or the wool. AS
long as the weather Is warm the sturdy
Irish woman. old or young. scOrns a
Soof except to sleep under. The free
air and sunshine are her choice. and
the sweet sky is the fairest roof.
There IL stu an excellent market in
Dublin and London for homespun and
woven goods. and many ladies OF the
nobility have OF late done much to re-
store the industries OF Ireland to their
former place.--Harpers Bazaar.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
I'D. e.. = i YD T. kS.
REAL ESTATE AGENT ,
BERR WILLIE, VIRGINIA.
Buy, Sell and Rent
Farms, Lots and Houses.
NEGOTIATE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE.
OLA RKE COUNTY, VA
Buy, Sell and Rent

Shenandoah
dividing
on esouthan
Blue Ridge
the
tuhcie
rand mohv
dfo
Viii
rs in
l largeq
ed lin
mar fins horss odto ciyb buyers
n diu6to urm
ola
~ schOo sandro
aroadma
oft
will all
mil
q om
MILL
be
of
is
IN
vain
locust, &c
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

People who are universally known do
not require elaborate addresses. Prob
ably In any civilized country a letter
simply addressed TO The Pope" would
reach it's destination, with at most the
addition OF the word Rome. Similarly,
'"The President, Washington" would
be quite ineligible. though II the let
Ter had to pass through lands using
different languages or scripts some Of
the words might have 20 be duplicated
In translation
The French journal lie Soir once
called attention TO the fact that some
names are found In France consisting
OF one letter only. At the registration
Of the birth Of q child at Gagny, near
Paris. 1t transrired that the mother
name was Rose b, not as an initial. but
as her full surname.
In Belgium there are several families
OF the name OF o. one Therese o hav
ing kept a shop In Brussels some years
ago. Further, there IL a parish OF Y In
the neiEhborhood OF Peronne. By nc
extravagant fancy. therefore. there
might exist n gentleman whose address
should consist OF three letters only
''M. o., Y"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

Miss Lucy Lection, who is alleged
to have sued Senator Sullivan of
Mississippi for breach of promise to
marry, has announced her intention
TO become a nun. She took the first
vows on New Years day. She i'll
tends taking the black veil at
Georgetown. AS she was q member
of the Christian Church her case
will have to go before the Pope.
Pending this she will prosecute her
case against Senator Sullivan. She
has now in the hands of printer n
complete history of her relations
with Mr.. Sullivan, and a number of
his letters to her. This she intends
to circulate in Mississippi. Miss
Lection says that before she renoun-
ces the world she intends that her
fidelity and reasons for trusting SEN
stor Sullivan's honor shall be fully
known. Senator Sullivan was rec
emily married to Mrs. Marie New
man Atkins, of Washington City.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

II Travelled 5000 miles last year"
said the mild clerk OF the ribbon coun-
ter. land had no idea we had so exten-
sive q country"
He looked around with conscious
pride and a swelling bosom. A veteran
In the shoe department took him up.
Five thousand milesP' said be. with
scorn. only 5000 milesT Why, bless
your innocent young heart, l travelled
1870 miles last year and will do IL
again this year, and all / know about
the extent Of our great and glorious
country Is cleaned from the map. How
did do 1T Easy enough. Twenty
ave years ago married. and for the
b4neft OF future generations | bought
a little place 30 miles In the country.
Twice a day for six days In the week I
have been going up and down to that
little place for 25 years. not counting
side trips-that is to say. l have trav-
eied $50 miles q week, which. multi.
piled by SO, makes 1920 miles a year
and for the Is years makes 468, 600
miles - nearly 20 times around the
world, that Is, and almost from here to
the moon and back. oh. my boy, you
don't know what travelling is until you
i've In the suburbs and become a com.
muteri Five thousand milesi My soul
and body. that's hardly q constitution.
air'-Eew York Sun.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
Brought Good Fortune

A small item in his own paper
lately brought amazing good fortune
to Editor Chris. Reitter, of the Sagi-
nav Mich Post and Zeitung. He
and his family had the Grip in its
worst form. Their doctor did them
no good. Then he read that Or.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds WAS guar
anteed cure for La Grippe and all
Throat and Lung troubles: tried it
and SAYS: "Three bottles cured the
whole family. No other medicine on
earth equals it," Only soc and $l.OO
at G. BleucOwe's drug store. Trial
bottles free.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
Small Farms.

The attention of those wishing to pur-
chase a small farm in the fertile county
of Clarke is called 10 the following list:
80 Acres, half mile fl ON turnpike; good
house, stabling, cistern aid large young
orchard. $45 an acre.
100 Acres first quality limestone land,
fairly improved; on turnpike, near de-
pot, store and pOstofiice. $40 an acre.
Dwelling of rooms, large lot, stable
&c, for $4,000
House and lot of acre, 2 miles from
Berryvi1le ON turnpike, 5000.
FARM OF 400 ACRES At miles south OF
Berryville-3 miles from illwood-
large Brick Dwelling, tenant house, barn
&c, 40 acres of Timber, Spring and bold
stream of water through the center OF
the farm. 100 acres of No. river bot
tom. One of the most productive as well
as one of the best stock farms In Clarke
county. Price $50 per acre.
Farm of 1861 acres near Wickliffe, OF
No. land, under good fencing Price
$45 per acre.
Farm of 20 acres near Boyce, gooC
dwelling and out buildings at fair price
House and lot of II acres on turnpik,
two miles north of 3erryville Hous,
has rooms, out kitchen, smoke house
small barn with stabling for head O.
stock, good fruit, cistern at door anC
we'll of water so feet therefrom. Pric,
$1,000
We are not advertising the entire lis
| of properties we have TO sell, and de
scription of the farm you may want will
prove a guide in selecting from our list
Apply to ID. G. SNYDER.
Berryville, VI
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

ooaoking On ths psoo1su q city
neeUes. especially those. which make
might hidesus. the Westminster Ne.
view says: when preventabls noises
invade the hours OF sleep. the matter
becomes serious. for IN this busy, har-
assing isfe sound rest at night is an e.
sential 20 the maintenance Of the work
ting pewersL
''One OF the most alarming concom-
tants OF modern civilization is the In
crsasing prevalence OF iunacy and 9TH
Or nervous diseases. The cause n
doubtless to be found In the hurried,
anxious lives that we lead. I'm the In
tensity OF our studies. the fierce DIM
cuities OF life with most OF w. How
many brcadwinncrs. whether profess
sional men. business men, artisans or
factory girls. return to their homes
day after day utterly exhausted by
their continuous iahcrs, To such un-
disturbed sleep Is the best Of all tonics.
but this 10 often difncuit to obtain. and
tn deficiency means impaired health or
even complete breakdown The con-
trast between the health and develop
ment OF the agricultural laborer and
that OF the average industrial opera
tive Is due not alone % the out OF door
life and healthy occupation OF the for
mer, but In no small degree to early
hours OF retiring and quiet nights"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
Hunsr In the Classroom.

1t is the habit OF certain Lewiston
(Me) instructor in languages to call
upon the pupil and then give him a
clew to the place by translating the
first three or four words the latter is TO
read. The result is that often when
the teacher is In somewhat OF hurry
at the close OF the hour such startling
admonitions as these roll forth upon
the class: Next, Take on your boots I"
or miss s., You scoundrel. what do
you mean%" or "Mr. Brown, Pray the
gods to spare you.'" and the innocence
Of the teacher and the surprise OF the
pupil never fail to please the sense of
humor OF the class.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
FARM OF go ACRES

ACRES
ON SeHandoah river 100 timber In
Wit, FARM OF Sc ACRES quality BeIe
scape view. Price " s s "0""'a" and Ian"
FARM OF ACRES from station on n w
100 FARM OF l9oo ACRES iron river front
bS corn p S D t nd from % 80 bushels
with
lland
& sTs GGpHan spring Pped to the dwelling
of
ate ron SGo obe 9 sEe for
farm OF Si5 ACRES from Berl
west side Of Shenandoah highland best "i 81
ons pSrpes p a5se OF iron
mn Tsn sS are large OafR dwelling with
house orchard IVY ''"""s ""F"eo tenant
30 ACRES
s oo hail o p, Sn0G S9uny Large Modern
FoonA Also an attic Two rdrOoGPr ~ ~
ACRES
miles from Beyle House
22s ACRES
212 Beryu smooth land Brick house rurnn v p
"A ACRES
liz miles from BygIe Good orchard and never
FARM
Pce e soo 'eye Fairly good house. barn
s In sod ng good large spring and running
House with bling
10 ACRES
House orchard, etc rice
90 ACRES
''''"rne" information address D. O. SNYDER. Berryvine
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
Animal CPfNn.

The roar Of lion can be head far
ther than the sound Of any other living
creature. Next comes the cry OF a NY
ena and then the boot OF the owl: after
these the panther and the jackal. The
donkey can be heard 90 times farther
than the horse and the cat ten times as
far as the dog. Strange as II may
seem. the cry OF hare can be heard
farther than that OF either the cat or
the dog.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

ltis . mystery why women endure
Bsckscbe, Headache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting
and Dizzy spells when thousands
have proved that Electric Bitters
will quickly cure such troubles. !
suffered for years with kidney troub.
lie, writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, OF
Peterson, Ia, land lame back
panied me SO | could not dress my.
self, but Electric Bitters wholly
cured me, and although 70 years old
now sm able to do all my house.
work" 1t overcomes Constipation
improves appetite, gives perfect
health. Only soc at c.. Bieucowe's
drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

We often laugh at the credulity OF
French people who believe that the
English stin ''sell their wives at Smit-
I'll" but II Is certain from the evidence
OF the police courts and other sources
that some OF the most ignorant Of our
fellow countrymen. In common with
the equivalent Inhabitants OF other ma
lions, do occasionally transfer their le-
gal spouses TO other men for a consid-
Grafton received In the belief that they
are observing all the necessary formal
tiles.
In looking over a collection OF liter
ary and other curiosities In a Worces-
tsrshire house a few days ago the writ
er came across an agreement duly sign
ed and witnessed which there are sew
eral definite reasons for regarding as
genuine, while there are none for
doubling It's authenticity. II runs as
follows, save for the suppression OF the
names, the publication OF which might
possibly be embarrassing 10 the pres
emit representatives OF the families con-
cerned:
81. - -. hereby agree to dispose
OF -@, my wife. to Mr.. - for the
sum OF $40 0s. Cd in hard cash this
Goth day Of August. 1851. Witness my
hand - Witnesses - - and
-T0ndon Post
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
the FOREST.

fhncv q tpvsss hear that hrcods
yScm trodden pathways far spsyA
Into wSoss inner solieudss
You rnsy rvtire With cpso hssrt:
Rec<lve from the unberdirx Pima
whsts'cr Of rcc<ftade yeu ash
And garner nom The strenuous vine
TIE strength TO eie~~e unto ycsr sask,
Learn patience from the tireiess riil
That through the bedrock wears its vsyr
Draw harmony hcm threats that al
Tie leasy trsnssrts with their lay:
IRON the swcet bloom OF mint and balm
Gsthes the altar Of content.
And with the vRstnesses q calm
Find healing tor the spirit bient.
Come. let NJ climb the rising land
Where Sill dawn's dewy opsls cling.
III every tree holds out a hand
And bird and flower give welcoming.
Clinton scolisrd In Youths Coupsnaoa-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

Persons who suffer from indigestion
can not expect to live long, because they
cannot eat the food required to nourish
the body and the products of the undi-
gested foods they do est poisons the
blood. 1t Is important to cure indiges-
ton as soon as possible, and the best
method of doing this is to use the prep
eration known as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. II disgests Whist you eat and re-
stores ell the digestive organs to perfect
health. j. G.. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

The old idea that the body some
times needs q powerful, drastic, pur-
gstive pill has been exploded: for DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. which ere
perfectly harmless, gently stimulate
liver and bowels TO expel poisnoui
matter, cleanse the system and sbso.
lutsly cures Constipation and Sioi
Headache. Only 25c ct @. Blsn-
cowe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

"I understand your party threw you
overheard at the convention" said one
politician to another.
eyes," was the reply. but fortunate
~ had strength enough left to swim
10 the other side."-Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, "a ii is dangerous TO delay
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica-
tions OF having taken cold are noticed
Ii cures quickly and its early use pre-
vents consumption. j. c. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

The merited reputation for curing
pills, sores and skin diseases acquired by
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, has led to
the making of worthless counterfeits.
Be sure to get only DeWitt's Salye. ].
C.. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are dainty
little pills, but they never fail 20 cleanse
the liver, remove distractions and invig-
crate the system. j. G. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

Have you heard Booth Won Wheezer
recite the Seven AgesT"
mo. 1t is clever, OF course"
'Cleverl It's the most realistic bit OF
illustrated elocution that ever heard.
Say. what do you suppose be does
when he gets to the line. Creeping like
a snail unwiilingly to the schoolT"
Something great, OF course. What
is itr'
''Lies on his stomach and wrigGies
from the center table to the sofsr'-
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

Quality and not quantity makes De-
Wits Little Early Risera such valuable
little liver pills. j. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

A case of smallpox in Randolph.
Macon Academy, in Bedford City,
created a panic there last week.
President Smith sndssvored to hold
the students by getting them to 20
to LynchbuIg until all danger Of
contagion was passed, but nearly all
of the young men left for their
homes. The town Of Bedford il
guaranteed against the academy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

The most soothing, healing and anti
septic application ever devised IL De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t relieves 1t
once and cures piles, sores, eczema and
skin diseases. Beware of limitations.
J. G. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30
PARTIAL LIST OF FARMS,
FARM OF 1914 ACRES

modern
kitchen door Tenant WV" '" ""''
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

Post
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-01-30

On enandOah river 100 land plenty of tim
ovemehnts good Price $40