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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
An Interview With MIR. RaV

The Washington correspondent of
the Richmond Dispatch interviewed
Representative Hay, of this district.
at Democratic Congressional head
quarters the other day. "What will
be the main issues in the campaign
this year: he was asked.
Il think the trusts and reduction
of the tariff, are the main issues this
year. he responded. "The Philip
pine question has not yet become
amongst the people generally burn
ing issue, but think it will become
so in the Presidential campaign in
in 1904. However, 1t is not AN issue
that can be passed over in this cam
paign, but 1t should be, to a certain
extent, dwelt upon, and the people
ought to be thoroughly informed as
to the real attitude of the ad ministra.
ton.
What We ought to insist ON in the
Philippines now is good government,
both from the civil and military
authorities. The administration is
misleading the people as to how many
soldiers there are in the Philippines.
As matter of fact, there are in the
Philippines ct this time about 10000
troops from the regular army, and
$4,000 Philippine scouts, and these
scouts are provided for in the army
bill, and constitute part of the
army.
"While the Democratic party has
been charged with having made an
assault upon the army, there is no
truth in this assertion. During the
entire session of Congressional the
Philippine question was practically
under discussion every day-no man
on the Democratic side made any
attack in the House on the army.
How does it look in Virginia ?"
" think there is no question about
Nirginia's returning a solid Dem
ocratic delegation, and as to the cleo
tion of the House of Representatives,
the most favorable omen | have seen
Is the statement of Mr.. Babcock, the
chairman of the Republican Con-
gressional Committee, in which be
claims only twenty-five majority for
the Republicans in the next House.
In this calculation he does not con-
cede that the Democrats will gam
any seats in North Carolina, West
Virginia, Ohio, or Pennsylvania.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
The New Lights.

The superiority of the acetylene
light over the gasoline lights has
been demonstrated on the streets of
our town within the past few days.
The town is TO be congratulated on
its good fortune in securing one of
the most modern lights known to
science. The construction of the
plant has not cost the town cent
Not bond was issued and taxes
were not raised for the purpose of
putting in this new improvement
The plant is operated by stock
company, and most of the stock is
owned by Mr.. II. b. Warde, who is
responsible for the enterprise. Mr.
Warde offered to give to the corpora
ton &c lights where the town now has
only 2S, and the lights were to be
superior to those of the Globe Gas
light Company, now III use. The
charge for the new light was to be
the same as for the old. The new
Lighting company is to commence
lighting the streets in the early fall,
and may commence to light private
houses at any time.
The light furnished by the new
system last week was generally
approved. The people expressed
general satisfaction at the prospect
of getting such modern and
improved light, without cores
ponding increase in the cost. When
the lights were first used, there was q
dimness remarked, which was due to
the presence Of air in the pipes. and
this however has disappeared, and
the illumination now improves with
every days use. We are confident
that Mr. Warde's faith in the town
and its future will not be misplaced.
With the best of freestone water
supplied by the BerryVille Water
Company. aud the most modern
system of lighting. we think the
town can lay claim to all the advan-
tages of an up to-date city.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
R. Powell Page for the Corpora
tiOn Commission.

Clarke county has never had prom
ineut representation in the State
Government since her separation from
Frederick county, which took place
in 1886, though she pays, in proper
ton to her size, as heavy tax into
the State Treasury, as any agricnltu-
raj county in the Commonwealth.
Now she asks for one of her fnvorte
sons position in the State Govern
ment. She asks it at the hands of
the gentleman, who occupys he
Executive mansion in Richmond. and
who received the endorsement of our
Democracy in his struggle for
Gubernatorial honors. She presents
as a candidate for the Corporation
Commission, a man in every way
qualified to fill such an impo~taut
place -Mr. r. Powell Page. of Boycc.
He is a gentleman of fine business
qualifications, of the strictest integri
ty, and now in the prime of life.
No man in our midst more complete
ly enjoys the confluence, love. aud
esteem of our people, than does this
gentleman, and no man could COM
mand a more hearty, spontaneous,
and confident support than Mr.. Page.
If he is selected for this important
place, be will bring to the discharge
of the duties thereof, ripe business
Judgment, a broad minded and en-
lightened craftsmanship, and con
scientious view of the purposes for
which this Commission was created.
His endorsement will be forwarded
to Richmond, and will not be exceled
by that of any other candidate. In
the meanwhile we ask his friends far
and near to impress upon His Excel
lency, Hon. a. j. Montague. the
excellent fitness of this gentleman,
for a position on this important COM
mission.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
Mr.. Page Endorsed.

Mr.. EDITOR
OF the new offices created by the
present Constitution Of the State the
most important by far is the Corpora.
tiOn Commission. Three men to be
SELECTED by the Governor, ARE charged
with the duty, among other things, of
standing between the Corporations
ani the People. They are to see to
il that the former shall enjoy all the
rights and privileges conferred on
them hy law, and are 10 protect the
latter from all illegal encroachment
upOn their rights and discrimination
against their interests. To do this
properly and we'll. the incumbrnts of
the Office should be men of broad
views. of high sense of Justice and
of fearlessness in the discharge of
duty. There are. Of course. other
qualifications for the office. hut those
enumerated above OyerShadow all
others, and are not possessed ny many
No one possesses them in more
abundant measure than Il. Powell
Page of this county. Can You not
devise >'nr effective way for bringing
his eminent fitness for the position
tpthr attention of the Governor
Yours truly,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
The Horse Show

On next Wednesday and Thursday,
August ID and IA, Berryville will
doubtless see one of the largest
gatherings of people in recent years,
at the second annual exhibition of
the Clarke County Horse and Colt
Show Association. The entries closed
on last Saturday, and Secretary
Broun informs us that there will be
about three hundred. The classes
are well filed, and some very ex1it-
ing contests are sure to be pulled off.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
THOS. ID. GOLD.

I ours,

EDITOR CLARKE COURIER:
Replying briefly to your question
concerning the Corporation Commits
sion, | beg to say that should Mr.. r..
Powell Page, of this county, be
choses a member of 1t, both Virginia
and the public franchises might we'll
be pleased with his appointment.
There are some men better known
than he, but none within the wide
borders of the State who could more
tittngly take office under a reform
administration.
His fairmindedness and freedom
from political scheming, his accu-
rate and discriminating Judgment,
his fine business ability and his splen-
did character, mark him as a man
peculiarly fitted for the responsible
duties of such place.
In private life Mr.. Page stands un-
rivaled in the esteem and admiration
of our people, and as public ser
want he would measure up TO the
highest obligations of his Office. Vir-
ginia is poorer for having fewer men
like him in her public service.
w. A. BRADFORD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
w. II. WHITING, JR.
a. V. NEVILLE AuctiOncer
PUBLIC SALE

rs executor of John w Locke. deceased
wili OTTER for sale AT public auotsan. M his
hate F'>idence on the Old Charles Jones
place. three miles from Berryville, Va, on
Thursday, Aug. 7, 1902,
the following personal property: Nine head
OF horses and colts, 3 OF which are fine work
horses. two years old. and 3 Younger colts.
head of cattle, of which are mich cows
VIII be fresh At time of sale; II head of
hogs, a brood sow the rest shoatS.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
one iour-horSe wagon and set of hay
haiNes, road cart and gears, Oliver chill
leo plows double shovel plOwS, , single
Plows; spring tooth harrOws I McCor-
mick binder | Mccormick mower. I grain
anll' | gram cradle. l corn cutter, I cutting
box, Dayton wagon, I light spring wagon
buggy, gears, collars and brides for fonrr
horses, single and double driving harness
single trees, double trees. forks. hoes and
many other articles too numerous 10 men
tlon- One kit of blacksmith .oois and some
carpenter tools, AlsO househOld and Xii
chen furniture consisting of one cushion
parlor set, rocking chairs and other chairs
beds and holdings, / bur, aus. / sidebnard
l writing desk, l steel range cook stove. and
four other stoves, dishes, etc
TERMS OF SALE:
On sums Of ten dollars and under cash
On all sums over ten dollars a credit nf
twelve months viii be given, with aDproved
security and interest from date of sale no
sotlable and payable at the Bank of Clarke
County. '"'"'
J. L. BUSH,
Executor OF John W Locke deceased
hetnebower and West, Auctioneers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
The Farms of Virginia.

The Census Department has issued
the agricultural statistics of Virginn
to June !, 1900, showing that this
state has total area of 40, l25 square
miles, or %, 100000 acres, of which
1902, 1888 acres or no per cent.
are included in farms. In 1850
there veg q6,l52,3ll acres of farm
land in Virginia, but dnring the war
the incorporation of West Virginia
drew 10,S96,319 acres of farms from
this State. The total number of
farms now in the State is 1856.
The value of farms has increased
to S323,5l5,977, divided as follows:
Land, improvements and buildings
S2H, afS.|00; implements and una
chinery, 1911, 04O; live stock, S42.-
O26,737; and farm products, $86,54S,-
545.
Clarke connty has 526 farms of
which ba4 have buildings thereon.
There is total OF 1901 acres of
which S2.9S) are improved. The
land and improvements (evcept
bnildings) are valued at 81, 795. O7O.
the buildings at $696,94O, imple-
ments and machinery at $lO3,23O,
live stock $456,9O9. The gross in.
come products of 1899 not fed to
i've stQck) $gl4.097. The sum of
sloS, $50 was espepdad fof labQE and
81 ,730 for fertilizer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06

We note from our exchanges that
the Boards of Registration have
gwen notice of the time and place
of their sessions. We hope it will
be the pleasure of the boards 10 this
county to hold early meetings. The
work which will devolve upon them
is of the greatest Importance to the
community, and the sooner they
commence the more time will be al.
lowed for doing it.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06

Headquarters Grand Camp Confed.
crate Veterans, Department of
Virgins.
Suffolk, Va, July 81, 1902.
10 the Commanders of Camps Com.
posing the Grand Camp Confederate
Veterans, Department of Virginia
General Order No. 4.
l. The fifteenth annual meeting
of the Grand Confederate Veterans
Department of Virginia, will be
held at Wytheville, Va, commencing
on Wednesday, the 18th day of Oct.
1902, at IL NJ. Each commander
will give notice to his camp, so that
delegates and alternStes, in the
ratio of one delegate and one alter
nate for every 25 members or frac-
ton tAvreOf over ii, can be
elected and reported to these
headquarters. Our host of Vim.
Terry Camp, g. ", No. 80, of
WythevIllr, Va, are arramsing to
make thu caSion one of much
interest aud pleasure, aud will in
due umr send circular to each
camp. giving full information as to
hotel aud railroad rates. AS has
heen the custom for several years
past, the grand commander will
appoint one sponsor and one maid
of honor from each Congressional
district, aud one of each from the
State at large
IL. Every camp that has not
compli' d with Article VIII, Sec. / .
of the bylaws, Rules aud Regula-
tons, which read as follows
Each of the camps composing the
Grand Camp, shall be assessed and
pay ten cents per member annually,
to defray the expenses of the Grant
Camp, and no camp shall be. entitled
1" representation at any meeting of
the Grand Camp, unless its assess-
ment has been psyed to the quarter
mas,er-General, or other pr'I er
officer. prior TO or at said meeting -
will remit the unpaid dues at once,
to QuartermaSter General Washing
ton Taylor Norfolk. Va
Ill The >p' cial attcntlon of each
Veteran Camp is called 90 he urgent
necessity of aiding ans u.s. stu. 10
the huildinr "p "f tho r-.pls &c
Sons Of Cnuf~i ra', t,.,,..~ 49, -
there are uu''. for IL must 'n. r..
memhered thai mr. rrnks ,r.. fast
becoming ihinr.r rul thiun .. -
time moves nr. rfi ~ will 81. o ihr
shoulders of tho Sons Of Y, te~. ms
that the proud mantle Will vrr, Sven
fall.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
EDITOR CLARKE COURIER:
tours truly
\. Moore. JR.

EDITOR CLARKE COURIER
Mr.. r. Powell Page is an applicant
fur membership Ia the State Corpo-
ration Commission.
Just such men rs he should COM
pose thar important board. Con.
scleutiOus, honest, faithful and trne.
endowed with intelligence. 20 under
stand the requirements of the Office,
and with resolution and firmuess
enough 20 maintain and assert what
h. believes to br light and his duty,
no better selection could he made for
the position. Our people SHOULD,
with one voice unite in urging his
appointment.
risk nothing in saving that there
is not nian in the County. who
would not regard his appointment
with pleasure.
SAM'L J. G. MOORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
Mn EDITon:
j. Il. GRIFFITH.

Mn. EDITOR:
Understanding that Mr.. II. Powell
Page, of Bovcr. will be candidate
for position on the Corporation
commission, | desire to join his many
friends In endorsing him
for that position. know
of no gentleman who more complete
ly commands the respect and conf
dence of ms people than does Mr..
Page, and wish him success.
JOHN VI. GIBSON.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
EDITOR CLARKE COURIER:

EDITOR CLARKE COURIER:
Mr.. r. Powell Page of Boyce will
be urged by his friends for appoint
ment as one of the members of the
State Corporation Commission. This
is most important position and Mr..
Page is well qualified to Gil it. The
law AS / understand it requires that
there shall be two farmers on the
Commission. | would be glad to see
concert of action by the people of
Clarke, for Mr.. Page of Clarke coun-
ty is surely entitled to some recogni-
ton. Her vote is always given to the
Democratic party and yet she has
never received anything from the
party. Here is An opportunity to get
a good man on the Commission, and
one who will have due regard for the
peoples interest and at the same time
is no fanatic and would deal Justly
with the corporations.
CONRAD KOwNSLAR
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
EDITOR CLARKE COURIER:
CONRAD KOwNSLAR.

EDITOR CLARKE COURIER:
1T is with pleasure that | hear the
Dsme of capt. II. Powell Page sug
gested as aps Of the Corporation
Commission. Permit pG to drop You
this line heartily supporting this
selection by our officials whose duty
it is to make such appointments.
am confident they can make no mis-
take ia so doing, rs Capt. Page poss-
esses the fitness for such position to
degree. Besides this, such IN
appointment would receive the
plaudits of our entire community.
Respectfully,
). S. THOMAS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
School Notice.

The 9th session of Shenandoah
University School vii open Septem-
Der 10, IN the Mcdonald School
building Board obtainablr at mod
ern rates. Preparation for practical
business of life. Special attention ia
candidates for Government Acad-
emies and prospective University
students. The headmaster refers to
patrons of past four years. r.. X.
Meade hradmaster.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
AttentiOn COnfederaIe Veterans.

At Confederate Veterans, and
especially survivors of the Stone
wall Brigade. are cordially invited
TO attend "A picnic to he given by the
citizens of Hulpepper, on the battle
field of Cedar Run. or Slaughter
Mountain,on the 9th of August next,
the anniversary of that battle, to try
to locate exa city the battle field.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
JOHN &. NEILL,
Cashier Bank of clarke county.

Very truly yol

EDITOR CLARKE COURIER
Hearing tina, my friend Mr.. X.
Powell Page. will be candidate for
the Corporation Commission, it is
without his knowledge or solicitation
that | most heartily endorse and
commend him As "A first class man in
every respect. thoroughly high
toned and elegant gentleman of intel
igence and capacity, and one who has
the esteem aud confidence of all our
citizens. | know OF no one who will
be so acceptable. and who will be
more just in the performance Of
duty.
j. II. GRIFFITH.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06

Il am using box of Chamberlain :
stomach X Liver Tablets and find them the
best thing for my stomach ever used. -" SAYS
I. w. Robinson, Justice of the Peace. Loo
mis-, Mich. These tablets not only correct
disorders of the stomach. but regulate the
liver and bowels. They are easy To take and
pleasant in effect. Price * cents per box.
For sale by ~ j. g. AVIS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
For Sale.

The Lot with School Building thereon.
where a successful Young Ladies Institute
has been conducted for many years, adloin-
ing the residence of Capt. John II. Num- on
west main street. This is very deSirably To-
Gated property for the purpose used-a Fee
male schoOl-ol to convert into q Dwelling.
IL has a nice Oak grove frontage and sutfi-
cient land in rear of the building for garden
and uuthu,ii6ingS. Price $500.
Apply To ID. &. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
i IRGINIA MILITARY INSTIi UTE

oath Year. state MILITARY. scientific and
iechnical School. Thorough courses in ,scu-
eral and applied Chemistry. Electricity and
Engineering. toulcrS dcasrec of graduate i'm
academic CourSt. also degrees Of Bachelor
81 science in Technical Courses All cN-
i"'iSs'S including clothing. and incidcntalS.
provided at rate of 500 per annum. as an
average Tor the four years. exclusive OF out
Or. For information address
% N GEN. SCOTT SHIP Supf
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
FOR SALE.

tine tract of land of about one hundred
and fifty acres. lying next 20 the estate of
Mr.. George BUrwcll, and bordercd ON the
South by the Spout Run. The meadows are
especially fertile Every field we'll watered.
For further particulars apply To
MRS. ARCHN e. RANDOLPH.
Feb % &c Wildwood. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06

All advertisements excepting legal adver
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
les than three months are considered tran
sicnt, and Will be charged for at the rate of
FIVE cents pcr line for the first insertion.
and three cents per line for each succeeding
insertion.
Obituary notices. resolutions Of respect,
and social organizations other than those
which the editor himself shall give a a
matter of news. viii bc charged 'or. at the
aforesaid rates.
Oar advertising rates are uniform. and a
liberal reduction Is made on all standing adj
vcrtiSementS. and rates will be made known
on application. Changes of advertisements
must be handed in not later than saturday
morning Of each week.
rhis paper. as stated. when the present
editor took change. i for sale. Bona iide
purchasers can call and examine the plant
and our books at any time. and learn our
terms. which viii be made 20 suit.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
Mn. EDITOR:

MR. EDITOR:
Among those prominently men.
toned rs members of the corporation
Commission | find the name of X.
Powell Page, of tins county. would
like to heartily endorse everything
that could be said in favor of Major
Page for this responsible position.
AS citizen of Virginia and one
greatly interested in her welfare, |
would consider her fortunate to be
able 20 command the services, i'm the
capcaity mentioned. of so able and
Conscientious a gentleman as | know
Major Page to be.
Very truly yours,
JOHN b. NELL,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06

Our thanks are due to Mr.. John
Hoover, foreman of the COURIER
Office, for the able and satisfactory
manner in which he managed the
coURIER's interests, during the two
weeks absence of the editor from the
Office.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
If a Man Lie to You

And say some other salve, ointment. Losioa
ont or alleged healer is as GOOD as aicE IenSis
a e,n s"lye, tel him tArtS years OF mar
rHionS, Ulcers, CutS Scalds. Bruises. and
ska Eruptions prove it's the best and
Cheapest. pc at G Blencowe's drug store
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
For Sale or Rent.

Fine large stOr,~room on Church Street
uext door to Bank. Modern bakery attach
Ell. Three nice rooms above and saloon on
first floor. For particulars apply To 7. j
Aiileck
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
Board Meeting.

The County School Board will meet
at the Treasures office in Berrrvire.
Monday, Aug. IL, 1902, at 10 O'Clock. to
audit the accounts of the pasi year.
Jas. w. Gaver.
Cler< Of Board
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
Recovered Speech and HEARING

MessrS, Ely Bros. Il commenced
using Cream Balm about two years ago
Tor catarrh. My voice was somew hat
thick and my hearing dun. NV hearing
has been fully restored and my speech
has become quite clear am IA teach
er in our town.
l.. G. Brown, Granger, O,
NO comment is needed Trial size 10
cent?. Ask your druggist. We mail il.
Ely Bros, 90 Warren ST., New York
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
PUBLIC SALE
viii offer AT public sale ON my farm. =. Law
I'M. Two miles northeast 81 WILDWOOD Va. on
rIHa AIrrtIct % 1000

the following personal prrport Seven head
or horS,S. including I Cleveland hay driving
horse, hcaNy-'lraft hroul mares supposed to
he with foall. fine Barsharc leader ihaif-hrcd
ycarilng colt. spring colts old enough 10 ,vcan.
good miloh COWS Ia good flow OF milk: thrso
year old Durham S'ccrS. weighing about / 100
pounds: 10 owes; thrcc-horsr pillow: some sin
gle aud douolc-ShoVcl pluws: / cora coycrcr:
tvod champion corn Planter: n. n H. Sprinr
tooth narrow wooden drag harrow: I mower:
horSc-fsikc; dog-C0rt NEARLY now: four
horse wagon in excellent pnditlon: = com plCtt
sets OF lcadgcarS; some work brides and col
lars; double set of carriage, harness. I sci az
buggy harness: ! saddle and bride.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
N ew Advertisements
For Rent

a residence with outhOuSes. in fair condi
ton. Also household goods i'm best condi
ton. Open for inspection to only a small
family at any time. Apply To Mr. and Mrs.
Max Brownold cor Mr.. Conrad KownSlar
SGff
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
Miss GOld'S School

Miss Gold and Miss Macdonald will
open the fifth session of their school i'm
September. For information concern.
ing board, tuition etc, address. Miss
Laura W. Gold, Winchester. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-06
SAM'L J. G. MOORE.

Mr.. EDITOR
most heartily endorse Mr.. Powell
Page for appointment on the Cor.
poration Commission. His high
character, upright life, education,
and business experience eminently
qualify him for the position. If APP
pointed he will DO himself, his county
and the State honor.
Yours.