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Lambs W anted.

To purchase early lambs for June ship
ment. We want nothing but hest early
lambs. Geo +. Plaster & Co, Bluemont.
va i23t
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For Rent.

Large dwelling. Lawn, garden. spring.
etc. miles from Berryville. Suited for
family desirouS of spending the summer, or
for summer boarding house.
ID. &. SNYDER
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Wanted.

History of Virginia, by Berry Benson:
also "Old Kent the Eastern Shore of Mary
land, published by John p. FORCES, 1876.
Address George 4. Brent, Louisville, Ky II
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Cows For Sale.

Two Fresh Cows. One large Holstein.
and one Jersey Hereford. Apply 10 z. H.
Powers, Berryville. Va. 423tf
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The Memorial Hospital in Rich
mond, on Twelfth and Broad streets,
Is now in course of construction,
and, when opened to the public,
which may not be for some time to
come, will be one of the most com
plete and modern structures of its
kind in the South.
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For Rent.


The cream of Clarke County land. one
hundred and fifty acres, adjoining the we'll
known Garter Hail" estate. and living along
the bank of the Spout Run stream. Beauti-
tul. lofty building sites \ perfect pano-
rama of mountain view. For further infnr-
nation. terms. etc. apply To-
MRS. ARCHN & RANDOLPH.
Feb 95t Nillwnod Va
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In the room formerly occupied by
Blake BOxwell. Fresh Meat ut all
times. Orders promptly delivered
in any part of the town.
MEAL, FLOUR, MILLFEED, ETC.
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Mr.. {. NANDEvENTEK is authorized
20 collect subscriptions, and al monies
due THE CLARKE COURIER. until further
notice
BLACKBURN SMITH.
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, StopS on signal Daily Daily. except SUNDAY Sunday
only; Monday, Wednesday and ''"'E
oral Herndon Heights she
are nag stops for trains p and Is Coral 30
continuation Washington
Connection made al Wash jnoto
Southern Railway ''''' '''" southwest
For detail normat
to- "7N''' ''o southern RAILWAY
= IL GChEKI L.. ;. BROWN
Agent
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Public Sale
or LARGE
Lot of Furniture
ND OTHEK pROpERT'


AND OTHER PROPERTY
In execution of the DEGREES of the Circuit
Court of Frederick county. Va, i'm tie
cause of +. l.. Glaize vS. +. {. Jorian, &c.
| shall offer for sale at Jordan's White Sui
phur Springs. Frederick county. Va, ON
Thursday, May 1, 1902.
a large lot of furniture and other property
there contained in the hotel and cottages and
upon the premises. comprising the furniture
in about 100 rooms. including beds. mat
tresSes, holsters bed linens. pillows, bureaus
wardrobeS waSh-standS. chairs. tables.
pitchers, basins, Slop Jars, bed clothes. sheets
towels. blankets counterpanes, carpets,
mattings. curtains: also large drawing
room mirror, mahogany sofas, one piano
A large lot of dining room furniture. con
SiSting of tables. chairs, table linen, napkins,
glassware. chinaware, knives, forks. spoons.
plates, cups, SaucerS, meat and vegetable
dishes and many other articles; a large lot
kitchen and hakc-holiSe furniture. utensils
and equipments; also one office desk chairs
and table also one steam engine and boiler
one steam pump, Shafting, SAW plane and
saw, duplex corn crusher; also = stages,
carriage, iuur-hOrSe wagons, shelving and
bed, cart baggage wagon. | spring wagon.
road cart, dayton wagon. buggy. l trap,
Z street lamps; also pool table. set of balls
and cues and many other things too numer-
Gus To mention.
Much OF this furniture is oak and nearly
as good rs new. having been recently bought
by the proprietor
TERMSOF all sums under $40
cash. Forall sums over so and under 500. a
credit of six months and for all sums over
500 credit Of twelve months. For all
credit purchases notes payable at Win
chester. Va, bank must Toe given with salts
factory endor>er and bearing interest from
day of sale. No property to he removed
until terms are complied with
Sale will begin promptly at 10 o'clock o.
m. MAY l, 1902.
W. Roy STEPHENSON. Trustee.
| certify that the required bond has been
gwen IN the above named cause ny W Roy
Stephenson. trustee.
JoHN J. KicER. Deputy Clerk
Apr . tbs
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For Rent.

House ON South Main street six rooms.
stable and all necessary buildings. For
terms apply 10
MISS ROSE MCDONALD.
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Pastry Cook Wanted.

Good Pastry Cook None but experienced
person need apply. Address 4. W Brown
4 Co, Carter House, Charles Town. W. Va.
1873
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CLARKE COUNTY, Scr

VIRGINIA. CLAkkE COUNTY, Scr
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of said County. in vacation, on Monday,
the 2ith day of March, 1902:
James strange. in his own
right. and Is administrator
of Fanny Williams, and
Helen Strange, his wife,
Complainants.
stephen Strange and billy
Strange his wife; Philip
Strange and Martha
Strange his wife; Robert
Strange. Matthew Strange
Daniel Strange. and Martha
Strange his wife; Bette In Chancery.
Strange. and ---- -, her
husband. Hannah Mat
thcw~ and Robert Mat
thewS her husband: Mich
acl Strange. Lewis Strange,
Everett Jack son. Ann BraN-
ton. and William Braxtou,
her husband: Lizzie Rohn.
and Isaiah Rohn. her hus-
hand; Rose Jackson, in
ianE Philip Briggs and
John Strange.
Defendants
The object Of this suit is To sell or other
wise dispose of the real estate situated i,
Clarke county, Va. of which Fanny Wi
liams died seized, in order that the same or
the proceeds of the sale thereof may be
divided among the parties entitled thereto:
and also to ascertain the debts of the said
Fanny Williams and provide for their paw
mcnt. and for general relief
And affidavit having been made that of
the above defendants, Robert Strange, Mat
thew Strange. Daniel Strange, Marthe
Strange Bette Strange, and --, her
husband. Hannah Matthews. Robert Mat
thcwS. Michael Strange, Lewis Strange, Ann
BraNton. Lizzie Rohn, Isaiah Rohn, Rose
Jackson, infant Philip Briggs and John
Strange are non-rcsdents Of the State of
Virginia. it i ordered that they do appear
here within fifteen days after due publicn-
tiun of this order. and do what is necesssrv
to protect their interests in this suit
y Copy: Teste
JNO. VI. GIBSON, Clerk.
tuNS. Vi. BEoUN. J.. q. Mar n q
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George h. Harrison.
Complainant.
vs..
John w Sprint. and Emily
Sprint, his wife James r.
kuSsel; Marshall McCor-
mick, in his own right, and
as Trustee for Mrs. r.. NJ
Shepherd; Mrs. r. NJ. ShelA
herd; Samuel J. &. Moore. In Chanccrv.
Trustee; &. W. Koontz
Trustee: W. III. n. Martin,
David W. Laws and Com
pany; CaSsard and Son: a.
l.. Barnhart; and the per
sonal representatives of H.
A. Frazier and - Bishop
deceased, late partners as
Frazier and Bishop.
Defendants
The object of this suit is TO enforce specific
performance of certain written contracts
made by John W. Sprint with the Com
piainant for the sale and purchase of a Ger
taln lot OF land i'm BOyce, Clarke county
Va, To clear the title to said lot and for such
other relief as shall Seem best
And affidavit having been made that of
the said defendants Mrs. f.. NJ. Shepher,i
David W. Laws and Company. Cassard and
Son, Z. l.. Barnhart. and the personal repre-
Sentatives of II. A. Frazier and -- Bishop
deceased, late partners as Frazier and Bishop,
are not residents of the state of Virginia
they are ordered To appear here within iif-
teen DAYS after due publication of this order
anu Go what is necessary 10 protect their
interests in this suit
copy: TeSte.
JNO. VI. GIBSON. Clerk
u Is. HARRISON, Z. q. Apr q u
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" IRGlNlA:-IN THE CLERK OgFIcE OF
THE CIRCUIT CoUIr oF CLARKE County.
II VACATION. ~ THE lSrU DAY oF
MARCH. 1902:
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Grass Wanted.

Pasture for eight or ten colts or cattle. for
a few months or for the summer Address
Box $50 Berryville, Va. 40 q
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NlRGINIA:-Ar RUIEs Hftp IN rms
CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT CoURr
oF CLARKE COUNTY. ON MONDAY, APRrL
:, 1902:
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Between Washington : Alexandria and
..... BluemOnt.....

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MARCH %, 1902.
BETWEEN WASIIINGToN AND BIUEMONT
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For Rent.

Pasture Land for coming season. 200
acres finest mountain grass on Blue
Ridge. For terms address Box ~,
BluemOnt, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-23

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of said County. in vacation, on Monday,
the 2ith ,iaV of March, 1902:
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BETWEEN BLUEMoNT AND WASHINGTON.
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PUBLIC SALE

Combination Sale of Registered Short
Horn Cattle and Registered Shropshire
Sheep, on Hagerstown Fair Ground at
Hagerstown, Nd,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08
Thousands Sent Into Exile.

Every year a large number of Door
Sunerers whose lungs are sore and
racked with coughs are urged 10 go to
another climate. But this is costly and
not always sure. Don't be an exile
when DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption will cure you at home
Its the most infallibIe medicine for
coughs. colds, and throat and lung
diseases on earth The first dose
brings relief. Astounding cures result
from persistent USE Trial bottles free
at the Young drug store Price so
cents and 81. Every bottle guaran
teed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

The revival meetings at the Baptist
church will continue over next Sunday.
They have meetings every afternoon at
8 O'Clock. These afternoon meetings
are very instructive and helpful and
deeply spiritual. Brother Shelton ex-
plains the Scriptures as we never heard
them explained before. He makes
everything so plain that all who come
testify that they receive great blessing.
The evening meetings are not as large.
ly attended as We wish they were but
the attention is increasing from night
to night. Several are inquiring to the
way OF life. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Notice G. g. Fairs poultry ''ad'' in
this issue. Mr.. Fair stands at the head
of western poultry breeders. He recently
sold one of his White Plymouth Rock
ROSTERS and five pullets to D. A. John
ston. of Oklahoma City, President of
the Oklahoma Poultry Association
Mr.. Johnston wrote that he took first
prize in the Oklahoma exhibit. The
cock scored 81 points, which is excep
tionally good. Charley's birds win
wherever they are exhibited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Natural objects magnifed on scale
or vastness never before attempted.
Given for the benefit of public school
library. An entire change of program
the second night. Admission Is cents.
Seats reserved at Young's Drug Store
without extra charge. A course ticket
reserved for both evenings for As cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

l5O good farmers wanted to buy as
many good farms in southern Kansas.
principally in Barber county. For
prices, terms and full particulars wife
w. e. Afford, Hazelton, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Mr.. Swift announces brilliant enter
talnments with his most powerful mi
croscope arranged for the largest audi.
ences to see at the same time while
seated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Call ON the City Meat Market for all
Kinds OF fresh and cured meats, fish.
oysters, kraut, potatoes, etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Effie Roblnett committed suicide in
Water street resort in Wichita last
Wednesday. The Wichita and Kansas
City papers say that broken faith on
the part of her fance induced her to
take the fatal step. He promised at
one time to marry her and later refus-
ed. Effie died via the morphine ronte
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08
BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1902.
A. T. & 8. r. RY. TIME CARD.

LEAVE. App,yr
8 10 MEDICINE LoDaB, KAs !, i:s S5 N
No train service on Sundays
II 80 train makes connection with A. r. &
S. +. for Hazelton, Kiowa. Alva. Woodward
and all points In Panhandle, and with WIGHT
ia, Kansas City and points east
$40 train connects at Attica for points
south as far as Alva, Ok. Eastbound pass en-
gers taking this train must remain over
night at Attica and leave at $50 A. M.
7. F. MILES, Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

The Odd Fellows have revived their
lodge in this city. They installed the
following officers last night: I'll. 7.
Woodward. noble grand; e. F. Thomp-
son, vice grand; John Luallen, secre.
tary; L. l.. Lindley, treasurer; Charles
Rankin, inside guard; G. A. Hubbard,
warden; James Benning, right sup
porter of noble grand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Mrs. w. l.. Parsons was called to the
bedside of her mother, Mrs. S. III. Hen
ton, at Capron, Ok, last Thursday.
Mrs. Henton was reported very sick
with pneumonia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Mllt Hull and l.. c. Golf were up
from Kiowa Monday to chin the com.
miSsiOners.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

The cattle sold well at the Gordon
sale Monday. Two-year old steers sold
for $26, yearllngs brought $50. cows
went for SIS to $50. 1t was all western
stuff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

DR.. Moore reports boy baby born to
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Luther, on Mon
day, December Both.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Money to loan on good farm security
for Union Central Life Insurance Co.
Get our plan. A. NJ. HOUCHIN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

The New Year foot ball game was
the most interesting CT the season. At
the close the score was to5.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Highest market price paid for hides
at City Meat Market.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08
How Is Your Subscription?

The following subscribers bay,
received credit during The las
month. To all of these the Index ex
tends thanks, and we hope others VIII,
nave neglected the matter will pay u,
at their earliest opportunity:
Kinkaid. Medicine Lodge
W Finley, Medicine Lodge
DR. w Stout, Medicine Lodge
Garten, Lake City
81 owen, Medicine Lodge
Geo Waiter. Medicine Lodge
Il l. Groendycke, Roundup
william, Medicine Lodge
Webb Parker. Eagle
G w Frisby. Medicine Lodge
MRS. 7 Mckay. Enid, o. T.
Elsea, Lake City
II a Beais. Sharon
Mrs. Oscar Peterson, Lamont, O. T.
VIM Cant, Perry
Noble Madden, Eagle
Eli Fitzgerald, Roundup
J. Il. Gentry, Deerhead
w Maddox, Hazelton
ESample, Medicine Lodge
III Gibson, Isabel
W Coryell. Medicine Lodge
Louis Nicholson, Perry, OF
VIM Aubley, Medicine Lodge
Fred Dicks, Hazelton
Tom Mounsey. Medicine Lodge
w VanHorn, Oklahoma CITY
Waldron Chase, Medicine Lodge
Fair. Medicine Lodge
John McGrath, Deerhead
Alex Porter, Sharon
Guy Sparks, Sharon
Chance, Medicine Lodge
l. Williams. Medicine Lodge
Glasier, Medicine Lodge
Geo Harbaugh, Alva, OF.
Joe Harbaugh. Coldwater, Kansas.
II A Bailey. Eldred
Geo Zimmerman, Kiowa
l. Doles, Salt Lake City, Utah
Jacob Achenbach. Hardtner
Joseph Wiley, Medicine Lodge
II e Updegraff. Medicine Lodge
Kidd. Capron. o. T.
Seward l. File d. Lawton, o. T.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

ii. L. Woodward has received his
new fall stock of goods, including dry
goods, boots and shoes. underwear, etc.
lie Is making lower prices than ever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08
DIR. e. T. Miller's Short Horn stock
Farm, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.


One hundred and fifty head of high
grade Short horn red, sired by register
ed bnlls-H fine bull calves and 80 heif-
er calves-a splendid lot for breeding
in 1902. Eighty cows and heifers to
drop calves next season. One register
ed bull for sale. Don't breed to bull
unless he has a registered sire. All of
our bull calves are from registered
bulls. Stock Of all kinds for sale.
Prices reasonable. Address,
DR.. E. 2. MILLER.
Shorthon Stock Farm,
Medicine Lodge. Kans.
Good square meals reduced to zoe
Bed 20c at the Cifv H6fol
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Everything in millinery and dress
making at Howe 80 Burton's, North
Main street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Mrs. Ida Tilton, of Oxford, visited
her brother, James Dobbs, and wife
last week,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

ID. L. Woodward is exclusive agent
Tor the y. b. Flour-the best brand in
he market. 1t is popular with all who
use it. Buy sack and be convinced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Fred Ellis came up from Lawton
Monday to attend the Field-MacGregor
nuptials.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

The Wichita Beacon and the Kansas
City Star made quite newsy item out
OF the bus burning in this city. Mole
hills grow into mountains.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Kansas farms for sale, by w. c. AL
ford. at Hazelton, Kans., at reasonable
prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

John Welsh, OF Rice caunty, friend
OF the Stone and KenneS families, was
looking for Barber county land last
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Remember that the City Hotel has a
feed stable and can save you money.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Gano & Ioag will pay highest mar
ket price for fat hogs delivered at the
stockyards on Monday, January 18th.
No hogs received after 10 a. NJ.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Riley Lakes hack has been convert.
ed into bus until new one is sent
here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

II. l. Richter was down from Sur
Monday. He favored as with a pleas
ant call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08
LOCAL NEWS.

Call on A. M. Houchin for per cent
farm loans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

You can now get as good meals TO
zoe at the City Hotel as others charg,
you Csc for.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

l.. L. Williams is confined to his bed
With rheumatism and kidney trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

F. L. GCrdon's father and brother are
here from Liberty, Mo. ON business
connected with the big sale on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Fresh oysters at Sparks & bargains.
Get in at clearance sale at Glasier
& Co. s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Mrs. J. Z. Hall and Mrs. !. S. Run.
yam returned home from Missouri the
first of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

lion. w. G. Afford. of HazeIten
transacted Business In commissioners
court Monday 41!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Ralph Ellis, one Of the Pratt foot
ball players. had his leg broken in a
game recently.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

List your farms for sale with 4. NJ
Houchin. He has more buyers thar
sellers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

~ eSStess buying and ressess buying makes thorough
mouse ceanng We believe keeping stock pure and clean
$50 e sweeping reductions When remember that win
ter has just begun readily see the real vaue
this ~ ~ eo' iioli
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

8: Csc 81 ; ;:;; e.:
Sons
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-08

Good square meals reduced to zoe
Bed zoe at the City Hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-15

s Scar. the nv The Kind YOU Have AWAY: s''ah'
Sts, s9 &NHMEzSM
COMMENT.

The lesser Tlilman has turned on
| that editor who called him a falsi-
fer and offered the proof. He init
mates that the editor is "a real rude
man, so there!-Cieveland Plain Dealer.
| Even Mr.. Quay recognizes that Shen-
andoah is likely to prove the Home
| stead of this years election. If the
| murderous greed of the coal trust shall
| result in the overthrow of the SUBJ
servient republican state administra-
ton and the election of a democratic
| governor it will be righteous retribu-
| ton and poetic justice.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
| General Firmin has proclaimed him
| self president of Hayti. and appointed
| a cabinet. The Cubans will look with
| envy on their brother Latin-Americans
who are permitted to enjoy as many
| revolutions as they wish and Will re-
| gret that they accepted Americas as
J ~sistance against Spain since in recelV-
J inng it they gave up so much fun
| Florida Times-Union.
The usual complaints about mosqul-
toes are now beng mad on all sides.
Yet people and places refuse to rid
| themselves of the affection by making
use of p~reventives that have been
proved thoroughly effectual. If there
w Il Io oCSllO III iSokt
| and it is demonstrated hat mosquitoes
| carry yellow fever and malaria-for the
sake of comfort the use of petroleum
on swamps, ponds, etc, should be more
| general. 1t is marvellous how human
ity neglects its best interests.-Colum-
bia State.
The latest procurement upon the
status of the Philippines and the Porto
Rican. says the Pittsbug Dispatch, is
contained in the order of the immigra-
ton bureau, approved by Secretary
Shaw, prohibiting their landing in tins
COUNTRY until they have passed the
usual investigation prescribed for
aliens. The Philippine and his brother
in the Caribbean are, therefore, not
American citizens, Ambassador White)
although loyal to the United states
and entitled to passports and the pro-
lection Of this government, Estate de-
partment,) but nevertheless aliens
TREASURY department.) About the only
thing reasonably certain is that the
Philippines and Porto Ricans are peo-
| pie. not possessions, and that is as isl
as it is safe to go until the supreme
court decides whether citizenship fol-
lows the flag"
The gigantic scheme of an all-rail
route from New York to Paris con-
tinue TO CONF into notice from tim"
to time. 1t appears that an elginec
of the name of De Windt recently
crossed Siberia and Boring straits tCr
the purpose of studying the possioi-:-
ties of the route. He is reported as dc
claring that there is Only one obstaciz
in the way of building h road-Ber-
ing straits. He says it is an impossi-
bility to bridge The straits. on account
of the strong tides and the great
masses Of ice coming down from the
north, but that il is feasible to drive a
tunned under the straits, as n sea Is
nowhere more IAN twenty-three fath-
pms deep. The tunnel would lie forty
six miles long. In all probability the
current half-century will see this line
constructed, provided capital see
where dividends would be forthcoming
from ii. Savannah News