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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

A cursory review of the work under
taken and that practically accomplished
by the Constitutional Convention in its
six months existence will convince one
of its progressive spirit. its patriotic
impulse and conservative judgment.
Out OF the hundreds Of different reso-.
lucions introduced and many fantastic
schemes and hobbies printed, advocated,
talked about Ey newspaper gossips, cross
roads politicians. fiambuoyant statesmen
or sapient dema gogues. not a solitary
radical measure has been permitted to
leave a committee room with the insig-
MIA of its approval.
A few committee reports have con-
tanned some recommendations that savond
OF novelty, but in every instance where
they have received the printing shears
of the Committee Of the Whole, after
full consideration, the crude idea has
either been Topped off o. so trimmed IS
to make it symmetrical, if not useful and
valuable.
ONE DEPARTURE.
The only real departure from the beaten
track of tried and tested constitutional
provisions of other States, so far adopted,
is the proposition for quadrennial sessions
Of the General Assent and it will be
remembered that this was never thor
OuSily Lie lSS lSlEttiN Z CIVIL
mittee, was not completed in Committee
OF the Whole, and was by consent moved
UP to the convention to be finally dis
posed of there. It's adoption is extremely
doubtful. But every other change maze
in the present legislative article of the
Constitution was along conservative,
economic, progressive and modern lines.
The reforms proposed concerning juries,
trials, criminal procedure and expenses
will greatly. facilitate the disposition of
such cases, besides saving to individuals
much vexation, annoyance and money.
To counties and the State these saw
ings. added to the payment of employees
Of the General Assembly for only time of
service. the shorter terms of the Legisla-
ture made possible by prohibiting the en-
actment of special laws, charters, ETC.,
will amount to thousands of dollars each
year.
SO WITH ALL OTHERS.
AS with the legislative department, so
with all others. It is impracticable to
more than suggest the outline of progress
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

TO whatever degree the Virginia Con-
Etitutional Convention now In recess
for the Christmas holidays, may be
criticised, two facts are evident to the
minds Of thoughtful and conservative
men.
One is that it contains some great
statesmen; the other that it will frame
a good organic Structure for the State,
if it takes ever so mucll time to do it.
1t is not the purpose of the writer -
discuss the latter proposition here and
now, as in duo ,lme it is believed that
the very work of these men will Itself
combat the contentious coming from GER
tain quarters that. the ordering of a con-
yention was serious mistake, and that
the very purposes for which the people
called the body togclner will fail in the
end.
But with the former 1t is. proposed to
deal briefly in this article.
Speaking Of the body as a whole the
people chose wisely when they selected
the hundred men who will come back
here next Monday to compete their
onerous and important work. Indeed,
among them will De found the very PICK
ana flower of the manhood and intellect
of the old State. and those who really
desire a good, up-to-uate Constitution
for their State need take no dark and
homeless view of the situa ton.
From, tie grand old n->.n'#who adorns
tho presidents chair all down through the
list of members will be found brave,
honest and capable men who know their
duty to their people, and who have the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

Iish language could afford. and instead OF
tcrrorizing, he would bend his opponent
beneath the magnificence of his Chester
fieldian manner. There are those who be-
lieve that this brilliant and courtly young
leader has a great future before him. and
that there are no great barriers between
him and Il seat, some day, in the United
States Senate from Virginia.
Mr.. Moore is the chairman OF the Conn.,
nlittee on the Legislative Department Of
the convention, and his was one of the
first contested reports to be disposed Of
That his name will go down on the pages
OF the new Constitution like a bright, par
ticular star, there seems but little doubt
at present.
in the Constitutional Convention With
some of the characteristics OF others the
writer may deal from time to time
c. A B.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Pointed Paragraphs.

Greatness magnifies mans mistakes.
If silence is golden, what kind OF money!
talks?
Many a man loves himself for the ems.
mics he has made.
An income of $1,000 year enables some
men to keep in debt.
y girl admires extravaganza in the
young man she isn't going to marry.
In the game OF life the Chinamnn
The man who marries widow is some
tines reminded that q dead man isn't
soon forgotten.
When people begin to tell a woman
how young she locks. it is a sure sign that
sha is growing old.
For each day, some folks labor In the
Lords vineyard, they eSpec. the Lord to
work two DAYS ir theirs.
This would be a gloomy old world II
it had to depend upon the needs OF some
people for its supply Of sunshine.
Probably you will never succeed In
breaking into the Hall OF Fame" but
YOU nave Che privilege OF hiring hall
ard filing it to suit yourself.
Hope Is all right when mixed with an
equal amount of hustle.
Many truthful man has been known
to lie at the point OF death
Dent try 20 be funny with people who.
are unable to appreciate Wit
It is somewhat difficult for man tn
support a wife II she IS .nsupportable.
MANY a mans settled opinions are due
To the fact that his wife settled them.
4 won,an's touch Is Known by her
washboar1 her piano. or her husbands
eeeketbook.
The ocean IS the only power on earth
that can make q woman Indifferent tn
her personal observation-disclosures News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

One Of these who occupies peculiarly
striking position in the public eye at
present and who stands out in bold re-.
lief in this age of political chicanery AID
demaggery is the Hon. Carter Glass,
Of the city of Lynchburg. If any man of
his age ever deserved the appellation OF
the Little Giant" in Virginia politics
it is he.
Small of statute, impetuous of manner
and with the courage Of a Caesar, he IS
the very incarnation of all that is pure
and honest in public l.fe.
Without the slightest scintilla of the
demag oguo in his makeup, he abho-s
and scorns all that sInacks of the term.
and has never so much as been suspected
of taking Il casual glance at weather
rein in a political barnyard. Senator
Glass is a terror to his adversarles IN
debate, and is a yeritable thorn In the
sds of the private interests that make
their pilgremage to the Capitol at stated
intervals toSask special privileges at the
hands of the State. In his recent CAM
paign for Governor, Mr.. Montague re-
ferred to Senator Glass as q breath OF
fresh air in Virginia politics. and It
is believed by many that the term was
a highly fitting and we'll deserved one.
The Lynchburg leader has long Eeen
regarded as one of the ablest editorial
writer's in Virginia, but his first great
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

more, and in about twelve thousand years
our pole star will no longer act in that
capacity, but yield that privilege to@the
brilliant first magnitude star Vega. This
change Of the position of the pole OF
the heavens is due to what is called
the procession of the equinoNes, q, sub
Ject of the highest Importance and inter
est, which we shall explain as briefly
as possible. as space forbids US to enter
into minute discussion of it. The points
where the ecliptic interesccts the equator
are called the vernal and autumnal equl-
noXes. These points have been observed
to move slowly westward at the rate Of
fifty seconds year.
The effect OF this so-called procession
Ga misnomer, since it is really recas-
son) is the change of the pole Of the
heavens, and u backing westward of the
signs of the zodiac into the consultations
west of them. Another effect is the diff
ference of the tropical year from the
sidereal, the former being 20 minutes
shorter than the latter. AS to the ply
steal cause of the procession OF the
equinoxes we coniine ourselves to the
remark that it arises from the fact OF
the earth not being {. sphere, and OF the
tendency OF the plane of the equator 10
coincide with the plane of the ecllpuc,
in consequence of the attraction OF the
sun and moon upon the equatorial ring.
A full and entirely satisfactory eNpla-
nation would require more knowledge OF
analytical mechanics than we can in fair
ness suppose the general reader to pos
sess The marvellous structure of the
heavens in general, and of the solar sys-
TEN in special, cannot but arouse the
natural desire of knowing something OF
its origin. One of the greatest mathe-
maticians the world has ever seem the
Frenchman, Laplace, furnished theory,
which, with some necessary notifications,
has been generally accepted as the most
probably true one He supposed that
millions of years ago Gan accurate state
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
GONE GREAT LEADERS IN THE
y CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Carter Glass, a.Man of Absolute Courage and
Honesty; Eugene Withers, a Bold and
Logical Debater;. Walton Moore, a
Man Of Surprising Eloquence.
written for The Sunday Times.)

courage of their convictions on all pub
lie questions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW.
WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS TOGETHER.
Bv CAROLINE ELIZABETH NORTON.

YN re have been friends together
Mn In sunshine and in shade,
y Since first beneath the chestnut trees
In infancy we played.
But GOODNESS dwells within thy heart
A cloud is on thy brow;
We have been friends together
Shall ght word part US now?
We have been gay together;
We have laughed at little jests;
For the fount of hope was gushing
Warm and joyous in our breasts.
But laughter now hath fled thy lip.
And sullen glooms thy brow:
We have been gay together
Shall a light word part us now?
We have been sad together;
We have wept with bitter tears
Ger the grass-grown graves where slumbered
The hopes of early years:
The voices which are silent there
Would bid thee clear thy brow;
We have been sad together,
Oh! what shall part us now?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Not the Agent She Wanted.

eyes, said the disappointed hcircss.
~ had SO much money that / thought
n arred.
..And then?" suggested her dearest
friend.
..Nhy. then discovered that. inst cad
of getting business manager,I had
merely acquired disbursing agent -
Chicago Post. 81. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

CRIMINALS all over the country w.il be
exceedingly chagrined to learn that Cap
tain George r. Titus, the head of the New
York detective. force, will be retained in
that capacity by the new administration.
Captain Titus clever sleuth work has
earned him a wide reputation throughout
the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

stride as a political leader was in the
Senate of 1897. when over the PROSTATE
forms of old landmarks he led William
Stands into the Democratic caucus OF
that body, after one of the most bril-
liant and vigorous battles ever Waged
in the Capitol. The striking events OF
Senator Glass public career since that
time are too numerous to mention here.
and it is safe to predict that he VIII
leave his footprints deep and plain on
the path that leads to the making or
good and efficient Constitution Tor ms
State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

Another convention leader, whose posi-
ton in the public eye at present Is both
enviable and distinguished, is the Hon
Eugene Wthers, of the city or DanVllie'
to whom, above all others, belongs the
title of the "Father of the Convention
Senator Withers is not only looked upon
as the statistician Of the body. but he IS
also regarded as one of the boldest and
most logical debaters in the State. lie
is of the plain, honest people-the rank
and fiIe-and yet he has never been known
to lower his ear to catch the bearings OF
the political winds or to pander to the
wild ana captivating clamor OF the COM
mon masses. When coatending for a
principle, Mr. Witlers becomes as hxed
and immovable in his position as the
north star, and he could not be shaken
from it any sooner than the mountains
could be moved.
I Senator Withers ranks as one of the
ablest lawyers In the State, and is
thorough, careful and intelligent student
of thu. public questions of the day
Not long since a noted Democratic
leader said, while on visit TO this city.
that IL he had to pick out a man IN
Virginia 20 make a new Constitution anu
proclaim it, he would. of all others, IN
hesitatingly select Eugene Withers Like
Senator Glass, the brilliant young Dan
VILE leader is going to 5e-in part AT
least-responsioe for many OF the sood
provisions of the new Constitution.
The handsome bIack-haired leader from
Fairfax Hon. r. Walton Moore is an
other striking figure in the Constitutional
Convention. He is perhaps q man of more
polish than either OF those previously
mentioned Where Withers and Glass
would strike sledge- hammer blows and
drive their adversaries from the fe!t. WITH
biting, invective and hard digs under the
sstort-ribs, Walton Moore would charm
his listeners with brilliant bursts of ora
tory and bury his opponents beneath an
avalanche of applause. lie would, how
ever, be none the less topical. but his
framework of logic would be Clothed with
words as chaste and elegant as the Easss-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18
Nj c k | N Ely DIES

Milburn House, Buffalo, n. Y,
Sept. 14.-President Mckinley died
at 2:15 p. m. He had been uncon-
scious since 7:20 p. 10. His last con-
sciOus hour Oh earth was spent with
the wife to whom he devoted a life
time of care. He died unattended by
a minister of the gospel, but his last
words were an humble submission to
the will of the God in whom he be-
lieved. He was reconciled to the
cruel fate to which an asssssin's bull
let had condemned him and faced
death in the same spirit of calmness
and poise which has marked his long
and honorable career. His relatives
and members of the official family
were at the Milburn house, except
Secretary Wilson, who did not avail
himself of the opportunity, and some
of his personal and political friends
took leave Of him.
This painful ceremony was simple.
His friends came to the door of the
sick-room, took longing glance at
him. and turned tearfully away. He
was practically unconscious during
this time. But powerful heart slim
ulants. including oxygen, were en-
ployed to restore him to conscious
ness for his final parting with his
wife. He asked for her, and she sat
at his side and held his hand. He
consoled her and babe her good-by.
She went through the hesrt-trying
scene with the same bravery end for
titude with which she has borne the
grief of the tragedy which has ended
his life,
Before O'Clock it was clear to
those at the Presidents bedside that
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18

Vice-President Roosevelt became
President Immediately upon the
death of President Mckinley. He
took the constitutional oath of office
before Judge Hazel at the home of
Annsley Wilcox, his personal friend,
in Buffalo, twelve hours after his la
mented predecessor breathed his last.
The scene of Roosevelfs induction
into the highest Office in the gift of
the American people was in striking
contrast to the elaborate and mag
niicent inaugural ceremonies in
March last. Tears and sadness took
the place of cheering thousands,
martial muic and magnificent pa
geant.
The new President Immediately
declared he would continue to pursue
the conservative policy Of his lament
ed predecessor for the prosperity and
peace of the country and requested
the present cabinet to retain their
portfolios for the present to help
him to make good his promise.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18

prayers that men offered for his re-
covery and to realize that if destiny
had given him a martyrs cross, it
also brought the martyrs crown of
Immortality and honor. Quite as
truly as any soldier who falls in bat
tie, he died for his country as the
victim of social propsgsuds which
wages war against the representatives,
of all civilization and government.
The Divine Healer did not answer,
as We asked, our prayers for his re-
covery. We asked for his life, and
He has given him "a long life, even
forever and ever" His own prayer
as he sank into Inconsistencies be-
fore the surgical operation was that
of the soldier and the Christian
"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
DONE" 1t was the spirit of one ready
for any fate, the spirit Of a manly,
Christian gentleman, who had faced
danger and death and all the prob
lens of life many times before, aud
was prepared to face the last great
problem with the same brave and I'M
shaken heart. In this solemn mo-
ment, when death unites the nation
In a brotherhood of sorrow, all true
Americans will delight in doing hon.
or to the noble personal qualities
which illuminated the life of Mr..
Mckinley and made him a splendid
type of American manhood, which is
the highest expression Of humanity.
Mr.. Mckinley was man of strong
aud solid mind, if not of brilliant in
tellectuaiity, and history will give
him high rank among our Presidents,
not only because of his association
with the great events of his time, but
because of real ability and compre-
hensive grasp in public affairs, and
this without reference to whether he
was right or wrong in his views of
public policy. But his moral quail
ties are those which the American
people will admire and dwell upon at
this juncture-his personal and pub
lie purity, his kindly heart and gen
erous impulses. his shining domestic
virtues, his love of country and his
brave and undaunted soul. If his
name is associated in history with
grave changes in governmental policy
and national attitude as regards for
eign affairs, it will also be associated
with the patriotic and noble effort to
dury sectional discord at home and to
unite in peace and love the States
torn asunder many years ago by hate
and war. Standing by the man who
has died for the nation, we are all
today Americans, and nothing but
Americans. AS the blood of the
martyr is the seed of the church, the
tragedy of Mr.. McKinley's death
should strengthen the foundations of
the Republic by bringing closer to
gether all who love free institutions
and giving fresh power to old ideals
and aspirations. His touching PRAYER
-"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
done"-should be the Inspiration for
the revival of higher Americanism
that will know no rivalry but that of
bringing our republican institutions
to the Hottest attainable level and of
making our common country better,
greater and more glorious than ever
before.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18
1t will surprise you-trv it.

1t is the medicine above all others
for catarrh and is worth its weight
ia gold. Ely's Cream Balm does all
that is claimed for it.-B. w. Speerv
Hartford, Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used Ely's Cream Balm and the
disagreeable catarrh all left him
j. @. 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, 1901-09-18
Chamberlain Cough Remedy 1
Great FavOrite.

The soothing and healing proper
ties of this Remedy, it's pleasant taste
and prompt and permanent cures have
made it great favorite with people
everywhere. 1t is especially priced
by mothers of small children for
colds, Group and whooping cough, as
it always affords quick relief, aud as
as it contains no opium or other
harmful drug, it may be given AS
confidently to baby AS to an adult.
For sale bv DR.. j. G. Avis druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18

day. Sunday
Silco,t
Springs, PhionIont, MOuntsvile Lincoln Va
Coral Hendon Heights and Iawsons Table,
nag p and "a and3
Alsunday trains stop ON flag at Herndon Heights
continuation effect between
and all above stations
at
Southern Railway
te to- 'N'' '"'''"'9'
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Passenger Agent Washington DC General A,ant
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18

IN CHANCERY.
Extract from decree of MAY term. 1901
Clarke Circuit Court.
This cause is hereby referred to one of the
Commissioners IN Chancery of this Court,
whose duty 1T shall be
l. To ascertain what real estate Amanda
Carter died seized of, the fee simple and an
nual value of the same.
2. All the unpaid debts of the said Aman-
ola Carter, for which her estate is liable. to
whom due and how evidenced, and if there
of their priority.
B. Whether or not the land is capable of
partition in kind; who has had possession of
the same since the death of the said Aman-
da Carter, and whether or not any rent has
been paid for same, and if not, from whom
il is due.
4. To report scheme for the distribution
OF the estate among those entitled thereto
and any other matter he may deem peril
nent or which any party in interest may re-
quire him to state.
Before executing this order the Commits
sioner in Chancery will give notice of the
time and place of his proceeding by publica.
ton in the Clarke Courier for at least four
successive weeks which shall be equivalent
to personal service by notice on all parties.
The parties to this cause and the lien cred
itors OF Amanda Carter, decd, and those
having claims against her estate are notified
that will proceed to execute the provisions
of the foregoing decree at my office in Ber-
ryville, Va, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1901
CONRAD KOWNSLAR,
Z. NJ Broun, pa. Comr. in Chy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18

mend TO Congress and our Legislature
to pass such stringent legislation as may
be necessary 10 suppress the lawless and
dangerous element that Is responsible
for the death our country's ruler.
Upon motion, the convention adj
journed sine die.
WM. ROBINSON, Chm.
JOIN b. EARLE, Sec'y.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18
Cured OF Chronic DiarrhOea Aftel
Thirty Years OF Suffering.

al suffered for thirty years with
diarrhoea and thought | WAS past
being cured" says John S. Holloway,
of French Camp, Miss. 81 had
spent so much tune and money and
had suffered so much that / had Civ
en- up all hopes of recovery. l was
SO feeble from the effects of the
diarrhoes that | could do no kind of
labor, could not even travel, but by
accident | was permitted to find n
bottle of Cham 5erlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
after taking several bottles | am en-
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pleased with the result that am
anxious that 1t be in reach of all
who suffer as | have" For sale by
DR.. j. @. Avis druggist
Beware of Ointments for Oatarrh that
contain Mercury,
As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
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used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold TO the good you possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t
is taken internally and is made in Toledo.
Ohio, bv f. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
- Sold by Druggists price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18

Norris Stratford, North Stratford, N.
H., says, Il purchased a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure when suffering with
cough doctors told me was incurable
One bottle relieved me, the second and
third almost cured. Today am a well
man." j. G.. Avis.