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The age-herald., 1901-07-07
ST. CLAIR SEEMS TO FAVOR
 THE GRANDDADDY CLAUSE

Ashyille, July 6.-(Special.) .)-Hon. Jno. w. Inzer says: "The report of the major ity of the committee on suffrage Is per haps tho best that can be done at this time, however in some cases an amend ment should be made to the report. Thls doubtless will be done by the convention before the adoption of the clause. l will further say that if they will add a pro- viso to the report allowing all women in the State who own and pay tax on not less than three hundred dollars worth of property to vote 1t would in my judgment, very materially add to the report It seems to be In the mind of many of the people of this State that the women do not care to vote. In my judgment if that question was submitted to them at least seven-tenths of the women would vote In the affirmative. The men In the State have deluded themselves long enough on this subject. They should now open their eyes to the light and see the truth as it ic." ,n%
 Judge James T. Green says: 'I am ab- solutely and squarely in favor of the ma jority report of the committee and have just sent hearty greeting to J. B. Knox and Judge Coleman for the position they took in favor of the report. 1t can be im- proved in but one way, and that by ex- tending equal suffrage to the white wo- men of tho State."
 Hon. N. M. Smith says My opinion Is that the suffrage clause as reported by the majority of the committee cannot be bettered There are some faults In it, of course, but cant see Just how they are to be overcome, and at the same time to have the pledges made to the people in the campaign kept. The committee Is composed of good, ,brainy men who have given the subject close, earnest study, and I have no doubt but the plan decided upon is the best possible under the cir cumstances"
 Judge E. J. Robinson says: "I am en- tirely satisfied with the suffrage clause as reported by the committee so far as 1t re- lates to men, but am In favor of an addi- tional clause extending the suffrage to allow women to vote. It is @ matter of right and justice to women"
 Dr. Jno. B. Bass says; q am opposed to the little minority report, every word of it, but very much pleased with the report of the majority
 Noah A. Hood, clerk of the Circui, Court, says: 'I am unalterably opposed to section 5 with its subdivision. I am afraid the grandfather clause will not cover the ground and that the white man VIII pe uiSlfdnclliSeu, tHereDy breaking the pledge to the people. I am in favor Of suffrage extended to the women on liberal grounds"
 Judge W. s. Foreman, judge of probate says: T am opposed to the whole suff- rage clause from beginning to end, and an also opposed to the minority report, oI any plan that will disfranchise the white men in Alabama Of course, I mean ex. cept for crime as laid down in the present constitution. I am in favor of extending the suffrage to the women. They are really better class of citizens than the men and are entitled to vote."
The age-herald., 1901-07-07
DOES NOT MEET WITH
 FAVOR IN EUFAULA

Eufaula, Ala, July 5.-(Special)-I have interviewed quite a number of our citi- zens concerning the suffrage clause and find that a majority of them are opposed to the ordinance reported by the com. mittee.
 Colonel Eli s. Shorter says: "I am moi prepared, as yet, to express an opinion on the suffrage clause. I prefer to wait and see what Is done by the Convention before committing myself"
 MT. c. F. Massey says: ''The suffrage clause offered by the committee does not meet my approval am especially op- posed to the grandfather clause.
 Colonel G. L. Conner and A. M McLen- don. Esq. favor the amendment or sub- stitute offered by a minority of the com mittee.
 A. A. Courie, Virgil Crawford and J. w Bray say that they consider the clause in definite and vague, leaving too much dis
The age-herald., 1901-07-07
FOR AND AGAINST THE
 GRANDDADDY CLAUSE

Greenville, July 6.-(Special.)-A num- Der of prominent citizens were asked their opinions on the suffrage clause.
 Judge l.. M. Lane said: 1T think the minority report the proper one, but doubt it's practlcablity."
 Hon. P. B. IIilley, register in chancery, said: "The majority report is the best scheme possible.''
 w. F. Mckenzie, merchant: 1T agree fully with the minority of the committee, who do not believe in paying premium on ignorance. favor the majority report and do not believe the so-called grand father clause" is unconstitutional The franchise is a privilege which may be conferred or withheld under temporary registration plan. All persons over 2l, of good moral character whether white or black, may register. This is not violative of the fourteenth and fifteenth amend ments. If the negro be not soldier or
The age-herald., 1901-07-07
FADING ALABAN1HANS DISCUSS THE SUFFRAGE CLAUSE

a descendant of a soldier he may register if he has a good moral character. If he does not possess such a character he can not be heard to complain. There is noth- ing in the contention that 1t Is sought to establish a hereditary class of voters. We have been trusting the old soldiers and their descendants since reconstruction days, and judging the future by the past. we may continue to trust those who regis ter between now and January l, 1903. Diff ferent provisions are made for all who register after that time. The Democratic party is pledged to reform the ballot. and we cannot now afford to falter or take backward step" J. B. STANLEY.
The age-herald., 1901-07-07
GRANDFATHER CLAUSE
IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

10 ONOONo U IONAE Montevallo, July 6.-(Special.) )-E. S. Ly- man, lawyer, says: T have only glanced over the reports of the suffrage commit tee as yet. This greatest question of all before the convention having been decd- ed upon by the eminent and learned men who have considered it in committee, would prefer to hear their arguments on the respective reports before venturing an opinion as to the merits or demerits of either. When the convention shall have finally acted on this article I believe we will have presented the best scheme that could be devised under existing condi- tions; that the people will be open to conviction to this view, and that the rat ifcation of the instrument will not de- pend upon the pledge made by the Dem- ocratic party nor whether CT not the grandfather clause is inserted in manner and form as reported. Some provision should, and I feel sure will, be made to preserve the right of suffrage to those who, by reason of their service in the war between the States or the misfortunes en- tailed by that war might not in the mat ter of educational or property qualified tions come up to the general requirement., but who, nevertheless, all these years have intelligently cast their ballots, and are rightly looked upon as peers among other citizens. In my opinion 1t would be unwise in principle and fatal to rati- f1cation to disfranchise any of this class"
 c. l.. Meroney-"I do not believe in the grandfather clause. but in educational and property qualification. In this en- frightened age a man should not be given the right to vote simply because his grandfather or some remote paternal an- cest@ was a good soldier"
 w. s. Cary, EsQ.-"I believe in educa- ,tional and property qualification. A poll itician might lose support to advocate this idea alone, but l am not politician. do not mean to say that none are qualified to vote who arc not educated or who do not possess property, but it strikes me that this is the best way to stimulate the ignorant and encourage the thrift less
 John B. Randle, a leading PopuIist. also endorsed this idea, though he does not think the time yet ripe for the accom- plshment of this purpose.
 Dr. J. w. Acker endorses the majority report; thinks the plan devised practical ly the best, -s
 Dr. D. G. Givhan and H. S. Latham en- dorse the majority report provided the plan is constitutional.
 Many reported themselves as being thoroughly disgusted. One man said: "The whole business had better be chop ping grass" D. Y. WILKINSON.
The age-herald., 1901-07-07
Majority of Citizens Appear to Be Opposed to the Grandfather Clause But Favor Illumination of Negro -Age-Herald Correspondents
 Interview Prominent Men of State.

think that the suffrage clause is as good as can be made under the existing cir cumstances. The question Is open for discussion but there is no doubt as to its going through"
 Hon. Elmore Garrett. secretary of the to express an opinion but think that tho people as a body will not support the measure. I think much feeling will be aroused by the question:
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

erection to the registers, and as failing to purify the ballot.
 1 have failed to find a single man who gives the clause his unqualified indorse- ment F. l.. Brown.
The age-herald., 1901-07-07
H. $. Q. MALLORY FAvORS
 GRANDDADDY CLAUSE

Selma, July 6-(special.)-H H. s. D. Mallory, a member of the State Demo- cratic executive committee and one of the leading members of the Alabama bar, was seen by an Age-Herald representa- tive this morning, and being asked for
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

~ N Thursday afternoon teleeran1s E were sent out by the Editor
 of The Age-Herald to nearly
 one hundred of The Age-Her- aid correspondents in the various coun- ties of the State, instructing them to interview from three to ten prominent citizens on the proposed suffrage clause of the Constitutional Conventions:
 No Instructions were given the cor respondents as to who to interview, more than that the interview should be with prominent and intelligent citi- zens.
 The replies given below probably ex- press the best opinion of the citizens of Alabama. They are as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

Birmingham's swe e te 8 t. singers in sacred concer Tt at East Lake Sunday night.
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

Invigorating and refresh ing-Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

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The age-herald., 1901-07-07
The Vote in North Carolina.

The Democrats of North Carolina sub stantially adopted these provisions. and took the question directly before the peo- pie of that State. In normal times the Democratic majority in North Carolina over the Republican vote was only about 10000 and from the time of Populism un- til 1SsS it was in clear minority. Some
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

But for the sake of the white boy him self, and without reference to the negro, the permanent plan reportedsby the'com- mittee places both races as to this matter upon a state of perfect equality. This Is done to encourage and stimulate the white youths now growing up to obtain an education and qualify themselves, not alone for the possession of the ballot, but for all the duties of citizenship.
 It may be argued that if this is good thing for the child, why not so for the man? But it Is a fact that these few
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14
County Correspondence.
Lake View.

Mrs. Talbot, of Akron, Ohio, is spend
ing part of the summer with her faith
er, Mr.. ID. T. Wood. Mr.. Talbot is ais,
here for a shor. time
Mr.. Daniel t. Wood is quite indispos
ed at this writing.
Miss Mae Hill. of Wisconsin. who ha:
been visiting her uncle. Mr.. John NJ
Stickel, is now visiting relatives in Lou
doun county.
Misses Bessie and Lena Mcdonald and
Mr.. Roy Duval attended the district
convention of the Epworth League al
Shepherdstown last week, as delegate:
from the Hazel League of Burnt Factory
Church.
We are sorry to learn of the seriou:
illness of MIR. Martin Baker, one of ouI
substantial farmers.
Mr. A. q. Rutherford and family. OF
Lenore, and Mr.. and Mrs Fur, Charles.
town, were the guests Of Mr.. John c
Rutherford last sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher, and Miss Laurs
Faut, of Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.
VIM. Swimley at Burnt Factory.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

This is the season when cesspools.
hen-houses, hog pens, and outbuild,
lngs will surely be offensive and un-
healthy unless specially cared for. 1t
may not be generally known that or
binary copperas, which may be had
from any drug store, is most efficient
as a disinfectant and deoderizer, and
it is cheap. The proper way to use
1t is to dissolve it inlwater and pour
the fluid in the place to be treated.
Every cesspool or clubhouse should
have dose of pound of copperas at
least once week in warm weather.
Page Courier.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14
Commissioners Notice.
Commissioners Nfce.

Commissioners office. :
Berryville, Va, July 4, 1901.
\. \. Lechlider's Admr.... .......Pltn.
Rebecca a. Lechlider and Others. Dcns.
IN CHANCERY
tENtract from decree Of MAY term. 1901
Circuit Court Of Clarke County. Virginia.
The Court doth adiudge order and decree
that tins cause be now referred 10 Conrad
kownslar, u Commissioner in Chancerv
VINO shall proceed % settle the accounts of
W W. Smallwood, Sheriff and Administer
tor of y y. Lechldcr. deceased. and the ac-
counts of Blackburn Smith. ATTY. and also
10 ascertain and report To the Court all of the
debts OF the estate of the said A \. Lechli-
der The sand Commissioner will also ascer-
tam and report TO the Court the number
SolNencl, and the amount of the several
judgments now on the Judgment lien docket
III favor of the late firm of Lechlider Rroth.
erS, and which may lave been assigned "a
the late a. 4. Lechlider bv the said ecbliS1
er Brothers. and with which the Admr of
the sad Lechllder Is now chargeable And
the SAID commissioner will also report L. the
'ourt a suitable scheme for the distribution
OF sai1 estate of the said A. \. Lechlider. de
ceased ana he Will ascertain and repOrt Ia
the Court debts owing To- the said esfato
Whlch are non-cOllectable by reason of the
insolvency of any of the parties. And he
Will report 10 the Court any and all matters
winch he may deem pertinent. or which he
may be requested 10 report by any of the
parties in interest
Before executing this order the said Com
missioner will give notice by advertisinn i'm
newspaper published in Clarke County
Virginia, the time and place of his action
hereunder which shall be equivalent to per
sonal service thereof on the ;,arties and cred
HorS, and he will make report of ms nro-
ceedlngs under this decree to this court in
order 10 a final decree"
, The parties in interest are hereby notified
th5t Wa proceed 70 execute the foregoing
ORDER al my office in Berryville. Va. on
Thursday August 10Th, 1901. al whirb
place and time they are required t. me
present with their witnesses Given under
my hand this 18th day of July 1901.
CONRAD kOWNsLAR.
p,,o,.,,.,... c.. Comr. in Chy.
july2f
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14
A Minister'S Good Work

l had severe attack of bilious
collie, got bottle of hamberlain's
Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy, took two doses and was entirely
cured, says Rev. a. A. Power of
Emporia, Kan. "My neighbor across
she street was sick for over a week.
had two or three bottles of medicine
from the doctor. He used them for
three or four days without relief,
then called In another doctor who
treated him for some days and gave
him no relief, so discharged him.
went over to see him the next morn
ing. He said that his bowels were
IN terrible fix, that they had been
running off so long that it was al
most bloody fux. l asked him if
he had tried Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
he said, NO | went home and
brought him my bottle and gave him
one dose; told him to take another
doseln fifteen or twenty minutes if
he did not find relief, but he took
no more and was entirely cured. -
For sale by ID. j. G. Avis druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

The Republicans of this State who
have been jeerlng the Democrats, be-
cause the recent hot contest for Gu
bernatorial honors between Monts-
que and Swanson. seem to be some
what "mixed" on the question as to
who is to haYe the empty honor of
their own '6rst place" The more
reputable element seems to want
Judge l.. L. Lewis; but the Judge
doesn't seem 10 "see it" some how.
Those who believe that Virginia Re
pnblicsnism is best expounded by q
wholesale abuse of Virginians in
Congress favor General Walker,
while yet others, probably those who
believe In partition of China among
the powers. are anxious for that rare.
rich, and decidedly racy ex-Consul.
Hon. J. Hampton Hodge. Among
such bunch of blossoms, the Re-
publicans seem somewhat at loss tc
pick.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

Through the months of June and
July our baby was teething and took
a running off Of the bowels and sick
of the stomach" says o. NJ. p. Hol-
iday, of Deming, Ind His bowels
would move from FIVE to eight times
a day. | had a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy in the house and gave him
four drops in teaspOonful of water
and he got better at once. Sold by
DR.. j. c. Avis, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14
House of Delegates Conven-
ton for Clarke and War
rem Counties

BY virtue of our authority as Chair
men of the democratic committees of the
counties of Clarke and Warren, we have
agreed 10 issue the following call
\ convention to nominate democrat
&c candidate TO represent the counties of
Clarke and Warren in the House Of Del
egates Of Virginia will be held in Berry
vile, Va, on Monday, the 10Th dav OF
September, 1901, at - m. The basis of
representation will be one delegate for
each fifty Democratic voters and frac-
ton over twenty-five cast in said coun-
ties at the last presidential election.
Clarke will be entitled TO twenty-ore
votes, and Warren 10 twenty-one voters
in said convention.
THOs. ID. GOLD.
Chm. Clarke Dem. Com.
WIN. Z. CARSON,
Acting Chm. Warren Dem. Com.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

Little interest seems 10 be taker
IN the Democratic convention to as.
semble at Norfolk next Wednesday.
With the nomination of Montague
and Willard for governor and lieu
tenant-governor assured, there is
nothing in doubt bnt the attorney
generalship. The Montague men
will be In complete control of the
convention and considerable shake
up IN the party organization is ex-
pected. In the interest of harmony
and the good of the party it is to be
hoped that they will use their power
with prudence and moderation.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14
Commissioners Notice.
Commissioners Office,
Berryville. Va. July Is. 1901.

Nii 'iti'' d. " uiN -, l"ti.
". A. Bradrorl..... ...... ......... Pnr.
vs.
Leander Carlisle. and Others. Defts.
II CHANCERY.
Extract from decree Of May term. 1901.
circuit Court of Clarke touuty.l
The Court doth aiiud,,c. order and deere.
snat TINS cause DEE NOW referred 90 Nlstcr
Commissioner Conrad kowuSlar. "A Commits.
Sioner nm Chancery Of the Clarke Circuit
Court whose duty 10 shall De to ascertain and
report Co the Court the annual and fec SIM
PIE value Of the Tot and house involved i'm
these Proceedings; and the said Commission
cT Will ascertain who are the heirs 40 law of
i'orCas 4. Carlisle and in what proportion
thcN own her real estate. fp assem- DE the
lemons Of the said lot Of land located "a
boyce M Clarke county. Virginia and a~cer-
tam the amounts and prior ties of the fcrs
bounding the realty. o. state and settle the
accounts of the administrator II the late
borcas {. Carlisle. and o. take any other ace
counts that may Toe necessary or become ne,.-
essary. IN executing this order and further
70 report any other matter which he the
salV com mlSSioncr. shall deem pertinent or
which he shall Doe requested So L. report hv
any party in interest. Before acting here
under. the said COMMISSIONS shall give MOI
nee 81 Ei> proceeding hy publication in the
'LARkE COURIER for az least four successive
weeks. which publication shall hc cQuiva-
lent L. personal service on the parties hereto.
The parties IN interest are hereby notified
that Will proceed To execute the provisions
III the foregoing order az my office i'm Berry
VILE Va, on Thursday, August 10Th.
lool. at which time they are required 10 be
present Win their witnesses. Given under
my hand the 10th day ofJuly. 1901.
CONRAD KOWNSLAR.
Conn. i'm Chy.
Blackburn Smith, pa.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

Having moved into new quarters
Glover building on Main street, opp.
Virginia House,, l am now prepared
to serve lunch and meals at all hours
III the restaurant connected with nv
store. Try one of my nice lunches.
My line of groceries, notions. etc. is
as good and fresh as ever ! will be
glad to see my. old customers at nv
new quarters and promise continued
satisfaction in everything.
l.. J. RUSSELL.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

1t Is the medicine above all others
for cstarrh and is worth its weight
IN gold. Ely's Cream Balm does all
that is claimed for it.-B. w. Speery
Hartford, Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used Ely's Cream Balm ana the
dlsagreeable catarrh all left him.
). 9. Olmstead, Arcola, Ill.
The Balm does not irritate or
cause sneezing. Sold by druggists
at scots. or mailed by Ely Brothers,
sc Warren ST., New York.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

The laws of health require that
the bowels move once each day and
one of the penalties for violating
this law is piles. Keep your bowels
regular by taking Il dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
when necessary and you will never
have that severe punishment inflicted
upon you. Price, p cents. For
sale by J. G. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14

day Sunday q lazy eN'l" gun
a
springs Ihllomon, MOuntsville Lincoln Va ~ ~ ''
heights and awson Time Tablet
are stops Tor for
1Allouhuay trans stop on flag at IIePndon Fights
and all above ''''''S''" AleN"i'if'
Southern Railway 49, f''' ''"'i anu southwest
For detail ion
J. Il. FLErc ppou,N
Passenger Agent. Wasbiuetop n "'yNN
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-08-14
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO.

Lucas COUNTY. -
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of f. J. CHEN.
EY&Co., doing business in the City of Tole.
DO, Comfy and State aforesaid. and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every case
OF Gatarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed i'm my
presence, this 9th dav of December, A. d.
1886.
sRAI A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials.
free.
r. J; CHENEY d CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Hairs family pills are the best.
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Take Notice.

Take Notice.
On and after this date my terms
will be strictly cash, receipted bill
will accompany every piece of meat
sent out of my shop and must be
paid for or meat returned. | feel
very grateful to those who have
dealt with me and paid me for my
meat. l have to pay cash for every
beef | kill. c. b. BoxwELI.
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20 TONS OF HAY. y TON OF REESE
FERTILIZER
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

FARMING IMPLEMENTS:
Consisting of two four-horse Wagons. Deer
ing Binder and l Deering Mower, I Horse
Rake, 3 Harrows being square barro,,.S
and other spring tooth oliver Chilled
Flows, single and g double shovel Plovs
Wheat Fan, Harness of all kinds usually,
kept on farm, Wheat Drills. / being /.
new Bicktord x Hoffman and the other am
old one; Forks, Shovels. Picks Hoes MAJ.
took, Log Chains, and lots IF other things
too numerous 10 mention
TERMS-All sums Of $40 and under cash.
on all sums over $40 credit of - months
viii he required, purchasers toeNecute nepo-
table notes bearing interest from dav Of
sale, satisfactorily endorsed. and PAYABLE at
the Shenandoah National Bank Winches-
are complied with.
JOHN e. LEE. Admr.
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Administrators Notice.

All parties. having claims against the
estate of ]. Benz Ford, decd. please
present them. properly authenticated.
10 me for settlement Those knowing
themselves indebted TO said estate please
come forward and settle.
F L. COLSTEN. Admr.