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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
THE LIONS MOUTH.
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md has his voice in building the greatest
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The first prize each month, awarded for
themost helpful suggestion, is $50 in cash
with "A second prize of SO in cash. and
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ing in valve from $50 down To 50, making in
all $500 Of value given in prizes each month
There are, IN addition, cumulative cash
orizes, forthoSe who win prizes in successive
months, and big cash prize Of 81 600 for
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
WHERE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS.

Young men should take a larger
interest in politics. There never
was time in the country's history
when they had better chances.
Even the bosses are looking for
them.
a young candidate is strong for
several reasons. He has no record
to fall over. He puts spirit into a
campaign. He can stand the
speechmaking strain. He is per-
soma grata with the voters. In
him is the value of newness.
1t is human nature to look for
the coming man, to watch him, to
welcome his signs of promise, to
crown him if he is worthy.
Every year the prizes become
more worth having. There is a
disposition to pay more liberal
salaries. New charters adopted by
American cities and new constitu-
tions adopted by American states
and new Offices created by the gem
eral government all call for in
creased compensation.
There is, too, a quicker and
more substantial appreciation,
which leads to promotion. All
this counts and it is well not to
forget the honor that attaches to
honest and efficient service.
In clean politics is golden oppor-
tunlty for young men.--Baltimore
Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Ten Thousand Churches

In the United States have used the Long
man & Martinez Pure Paints.
Every church will be given liberal
quantity whenever they paint.
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for linseed
oil (worth 60 cents) which you do when
you buy thin paint in a can with paint
liable on it.
$ 4 make Ii, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only
eight gallons of l.. & NJ, and mix six
gallons of pure linseed oil with it.
You need only four gallons of l.. Il NJ.
Paint, and three gallons of oil mixed
Herewith TO paint good sized house.
Houses painted with these paints
never grow shabby, even after Is wears.
These celebrated paints are sold by j.
c. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
HON. WILLIAM R. HEARST.

In speaking of Hon. William r.
Hearst, Mr.. w. o. Saunders. the
well-knOwn writer says:
Within the past six months fully
a dozen men have been brought
prominently before the American
public as Democratic presidential
possibilities. OF these Judge
Walter Clarke, of North Carolina.
seems to have been ridicuIed into
oblivion; Olney, Gray, Folk, Har-
rison and Johnson have died for
lack of nourishment; Judge Alton
Is. Parker and Arthur p. German
have withdrawn from the race:
David Il. Hill is considered an inn
possibility and branded and pro-
scribed as such by leading demo-
cratic journals; Grover Cleveland
is so bitterly opposed by many of
his former supporters that his
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

Charles III. Slack, founder of the
Bristol Daily Courier, brilliant
editor, pointed paragraphist, and
hail fellow will met, has, after a
sojourn of four years in the Gov
ernment service in Washington.
decided to again take up the pen,
paste-pot and shears, and don that
famous "Mother-Hubbard" which
was thrice waved aloft and hung
before the entrance To the chamber
of decaying skulls. He has pur-
chased the Abingdon Virginian
and will, it is our hope, in good
time make a million dollars and
have much pleasure in spending
them. The good people of Wash
lngton county are well known to
this writer, and we feel sure
Charley and his estimable wife will
again catch step with Virginia
hospitality and keep the latch
string On the outside.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Registration Notice.

The undersigned registrars will
meet at the following named places,
and at the following times, for the
purpose Of registering those who
have not been registered. and issu-
ing transfers to those who desire
them. Commencing at Mt. Airy
precinct in Battletown district
September ? and 3, and Berryville
precinct in Battletown district
September Z. s, and 8. Again at
Mt. Airy September IL and ~.
Again at Berryville September Ii,
IL and Is. Please come out and
do your duty.
L. A. Elsea, Chm,
j. w. Marshall,
j. Nj. Lupton.
Registrars.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Grim Grasp Caused
Heart Disease.
Could Not Lie On
Left Side.
DIR. Mile s'Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

Mrs. II. K. Jobe. formerly OF birmingham.
Ala, writes from Eidredge, the same state,
as follows:
I'll Is with the greatest pleasure that rec
ommend DIR. Miles Nervine and Heart
Cure. ! only wish that l could tell every
sufferer how much good they have done me.
Last winter | had a severe attack of la
Grippe. which left my heart in a very bad
condition. l could not lie down for the
smothering spells that would almost over
come me and the feeling OF oppression
around my heart. i had not been so that /
could lie on my left side for long time
got your Heart Cure and took three bottles.
i have no trouble now with my heart and
can lie on my left side as well as my right.
Formerly had suffered for years with nerv-
Gus prostration- had tried so many rem
cdieS that had got clear out % heart OF get
ting anything that would help me. The
nerves OF my heart were SO affected that
sometimes il would lose beats so II would
seem to stop altogether. IL was on the adj
vice OF lady friend that / tried your Restor-
alive Nervine. l felt better after the first
few doses and two bottles of Nervine and
one of Heart Cure made me feel like n new
person. My heart is all right and my nerv-
BUSINESS is all gone. / never fail to recon-
mend it 20 Others afflicted as l was"
All druggists sell and guarantee FIRST bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DIR. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
THAT INVESTIGATION.

We learn from the Washington
Post that instead of the attention
of Messrs. Holmes Conrad and
Charles j. Bonaparte being directed
toward an investigation of the cases
against ex-officials and others in
the Postoffice department, their
time has been devoted To a review
of the charges made by Seymour
w. Tulloch, former chashier of the
Washington city postofiice. affect
ing the management of that Office
and the administration of the De-
partment three and four years ago.
The Post is generally on the
inside" of the political fence. and
we do not hesitate to accept as a
fact its political news. Now listen,
Mr.. Conrad stated last night that
he and Mr.. BOnaparte had been
directed by Mr.. Roosevelt to thor
oughly sift the evidence taken
from the records of the Postoffice
and Treasury department and from
that data classify the facts that
they cOnsiderer established by the
evidence. From these facts they
are requested to deliver an opinion
as To whether or not the violations
of the department regulations and
improperly alleged are establish
ed. There is no question of prose
cution involved in their review of
the evidence, as the charges refer
to otfenSes of more than three years
ago,and which are therefore barred
by the statute of limitations.
Isn't that laughable.
Such a serious investigation,
sidetracked to make room for a
whitewashing expedition.
Perry Heath has surely felt un-
comfortable, else the President
would not be ordering d general
coat of whitewash.
The county at large felt very
safe when it was announced that
Hon. Holmes Conrad. Cleveland
Acknowledgement, and Charles j.
Bonaparte, the Little Corporars'
descendant were to conduct the
prosecution
1t was only another play to the
galleries, and the bear hunter
was only thinking of protection
for some good party man, instead
of an exposure of their crooked
ness.
We go little further and see
that the President is anxious that
if any of the parties accused by
Mr.. Tulloch are not guilty of the
charges preferred against them,
they should be indicated.
Ie gods! What a lovely
travesty.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
The Generals No..

Like Cyrano de Bergerac, General b
or the regular army was possessed of q
nose which excited curiosity, if not
comment, wherever he appeared. AZ
one or the hops given at the post the
dancers wore fancy dress and masks
The generals partner CHANGED to be a
vivacious young thing who had never
met him before. Nor was she any the
wiser as to his identity when. follow.
Ing the custom at mask balls, he re.
moved the covering from HIS face. His
partner followed suit, and her prattle
ceased for awhile. Then she remarked,
reproachfully: "Oh, but 1t isn't fair!
You haven't taken of your noseP'-
New York Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

Annoying Dap. In Esslish Language
That (Anse Inconxcnfcncea.

Annoying 1.ps In English Lanwuags
That cause Inconvenfcnces.
The English language may fairly
claim to be the most prolific I'm the
world. Not content with Its native
riches. IL possesses In a special degree
the faculty OF assimllatsng everything
useful from other tongues. ancient and
modern. IL ought indeed 70 be the
most perfect vehicle OF thought In the
world, and In some respects no doubt
X Is.
But. curiously enough, there are de-
hciencies In English not to be found I'm
far less copious languages. While In
many cases we have half dozen
words expressing the same or prac-
tcally the same thing, there are, on
the other hand, certain ideas that have
no appropriate words to express them.
In the words denoting relationship
some notable gaps are found The
most glaring instance Is the want OF n
word 10 distinguish between a male
and female cousin. Other languages.
such as French and Italian. have sep
arate word for each. but In English
some addition or explanation Is re-
quired I'm order 10 make It clear which
sex is intended.
Curious gaps occur here and there i'm
our language II we look into II. The
word show" expresses the idea OF
making TO see. but there Is no word for
making to hear-a monograph, for ex-
ample. Il took the photograph to my
friend and Whatg Got him to
listen 10 it" would probably be the In
elegant finish to the sentence.
On the other hand. audience" means
those who hear and applies very well
TO those present In a lecture hall or con-
cert room. But what of those who see
a cricket match. for instance? Spec
tatOrs" is the nearest Word, but 1t does
not correspond exactly TO audience
There is one deficiency in the Ian
guage so awkward and irritating that
even at this late hour it ought to be
made good. Need it be said that refer
ence is made to indiscrimlnate use of
the personal pronoun 10 denote either
the person speaking or the person
spoken Of? This may not be defect
peculiar TO English. but It is one from
which the ancient classical tongues are
entirely free.
He said he had offered him money,
which he had declined" would be quite
comprehensive either in Greek or Lat
In, but I'm English IL necessitates a num-
Der of bracketed explanations which
are positively annoying and destructive
OF grace and fluency.-London An
swers
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
The Ruling Passion

The prospective heirs of the dying
miser come silently into his sick room.
The physician is seated by the side of
the patient, finger on his pulse
How Is our dear uncle today, doc
TORI ask the prospective heirs.
There is small change in his condl-
ton," whispers the doctor.
The dying miser rouses himself by
a supreme effort. Small changer
ne gasps. "Put-it-in-my-pocketr'-
Judge.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
She Got the Wool.

"A young American girl, on her first
trip TO Italy, entered a shop in search
or black darning WOOL" says a writer
In Harper's Bazaar. ''She spoke no ItaI-
ian. the clerk spoke no English. She
pantomimed darning hole and point
ed to her stocking. The clerk brought
white darning cotton. She showed
that her stocking was black, and black
darning cotton was produced. But she
wanted wool. A long pause. then
'Ba-a! bleated the American girl. She
got the wool"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
The Genuine VS.. COunterfeitS.

The genuine is always better than the
counterfeit. but the truth of this state
ment is never more forcibly realized OF
more thoroughly appreciated than when
You compare the genuine DeWitrs
witch Hazel Salve with the many coun-
terfeiIs and worthless substitutes that
are on The market. w. S. Ledbetter. of
shreveport, La, says: "After using
numerous other remedies without bene-
III. one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve cnrei me- For blind, bleeding.
itching and proiruding piles no remedy
is EQUAL 20 DeWitrs Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by j. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Registration Notice.

The Undersigned Registrars for
Greenway District will omen books
for Registration ut
White Post Precinct. September
24, - and 26.
Stone Bridge, September ~.
Bethel, September -.
Lindsey, September 80.
Boyce, October 1.
Again at White Post October 2.
> and 4. 1903.
Turner RUSSELL.
GEO. G. MEADE.
|. a. CHRISTIAN.
Registrars.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Registration Notice.

The undersigned Registrars for
Longmarsh district will open books
for Registration at
Russel's Precinct, September
l, ,, ,, and ): and at
Pierce's Precinct, September
4, 5, 9. 10 and IL. 1908.
b. +. FOLEY.
+. III. PIERCE.
W. w. MCDONALD,
Registrars.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

fights occurred near here. The
destruction of the wagon-train oc-
CURED near the Horse Show
grounds; and the capture of Captain
Blazer was affected near Wickliffe.
Taken all together, we think
Berryville an ideal spot for the
next reunion, and we believe
Mosby's survivors will agree with
us We have no doubt that Lieu
tenant Russell will see that his old
comrades are welcomed and enter
tanned in true Clarke county style.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Public Sales.

Thursday, September 17-E. G..
and NJ. V. Ricamore. Personal
property.
Friday, September Ism. NJ.
Lynch, Trustee. Sale of the
Savage property in BerryviIle.
Thursday, September pm.
Crow. Personal property.
Friday, September 25-M. NJ.
Lynch. Administrator. Dwell
ing house, 33 acres of land, and
other buildings.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
What is Lifss

In the last analysis nobody knows, but
we do know that il is under strict law.
Abuse that law even slightly. pain re-
suits. Irregular living r,eans derange-
ment of the organs. resulting in consti-
patton, headache or liver trccble. DIR.
Kings New Life Pills quickly re adjusts
this. les gentle, yet thorough Only
csc at c. Blencowe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
THE COMING OF MOSBY'S MEN.

There seems To be slight mis-
understanding regarding the an
nual reunion of Mosby's Men here
next year. The invitation was ex-
tended by Lieut.. John 5. Russell,
instead of Rev. "Syd" Ferguson,
but Mr.. Ferguson made strong
speech in favor of Berryville as
the next meeting place. The
points advanced in favor of Berry
vile were many, among them the
fact that some of Mosby's greatest
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

In Scotland once a drunken man met
clergyman chasing his runaway dog
on Sunday. "Tammas," said the breath
less clergyman, II am sorry to see you
In this condition, but whistle for my
dog. He Els running away" Tammas
regarded the speaker with gravity and
said: "Whustle? / may drink whisky,
but I'll no whustle for ony dog on the
Lords day"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
THE GENTLEMAN BURGLAR

He Can Exist Only In Fiction. Never
In Real Life.
Whenever a thief who is dressed 9TH
erwise than in rags falls into the po-
lice net there are chronicled the adven-
lures Of gentleman burglar"
Such a being is. OF course, impossl-
BILE. He is a literary creation. like the
Invisible Man. the Frankenstein
monster. KipliDg's Mowgli and the rest
of the crew Of prodigies that dwell
within book covers.
AS character in fiction the gentle
man burglar" could be made plausible
and picturesque. for when we get into
the realm OF fancy there is an implied
contract that the reader shall accept
the authors premises and not bother
about possibilities.
A burglar is Just thief-about the
meanest OF thieves.
To man endowed with qualities OF
refinement and consideration of 9th
ers and honor-which are the attri-
butes OF n gentleman-burglary or other
theft is impossible The pride OF such
a man. his regard for his own opinion
OF himself. would prevent his sneak
ing into another mans house and tax
Ing his plate or his wife's jewelry.
Then IL must be remembered that the
burglar is prepared TO do murder to
accomplish his robberies, and the idea
OF gentleman committing murder for
gain is too inconsistent even for fic-
ton.
a gentleman burglar is n contra
/ diction OF terms. like brave coward
or tall pygmy. He may be better
dressed or his booty may be larger than
that OF most burglars, but when IT is
all summed up he is a thief-just n
plain thief-with the moral code and
Impulses OF a pickpocket or card
swindler or any other predatory crea-
ture whose natural home is a prison
and whose deserved and fitting raj
ment is a suit OF stripes.-New York
American
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

In pursuance of the authority vested in us
As Chairmen of the Democratic County Com
mitttees for the counties Of Clarke. Warren
Snd Page, composing the Twelfth Senatorial
District of Virginia, and in accordance with
poll Of the vote returned as made at Dem
ocratic Primary held on August 18th, 1903,
showing that NJ. J. Fulton received a major
ity of 2lO votes cast at the said primaries
held in the said counties; therefore he the
said NJ. ]. Fulton is hereby declared the
Democratic nominee for the Senatorial dis
trio; composed Of the said counties ofClarke.
Warren and Page, to be voted for at the No
vember election, 1903.
Luray, Va, September Sd 1903.
CHAS. NJ. BROUN,
Chairman Clarke Co Dem Committee.
:. J. RICHEY,
Chairman Page Co. Dem. Committee.
w. II. TURNER,
Chairman Warren Co. Dem. Committee.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

Terrible Teddy - Yes, Mr..
Postmaster-General, your Depart
ment needs a thorough cleaning"
(Postmaster-General returns to
his study of the yacht races.)
Chorus of the Forty Thieves
Qed by Machen) We're natural
born cleaners"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Fearful Odds Aeainst Him.

Bedridden. alone and destitute. Such
M brief was the condition OF am old sol
dicr by the name NJ J. j Havens. Yer
sSilles, o. For years he was troubled
with kidney desease and neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief Al
length he tried Elcctrid Biuers l, put
him on his Zee, in short order aud now
he testities. II am on the road ia com.
plete recovery" Bees, on earth for liver
and kidney troubles aud all forms of
stomach and bowel complaints. Only 50c
Guaranteed by G. Blencowe Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
A Natural Mistake.

Il was just telling our friend here,
Molly, that it was storming on the day
of our marriage"
Surely not, Hiram! The weather
was perfectly lovelyp'
"Well. well! / don't know how got
so mixed up about it-probably because
it's been storming ever sinceY-Atlants
Constitution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Election, Tuesday, November 8
For State Senate:
NJ. j. FULTON.

For House of Delegates:
II. S. BLACKBURN SMITH.
For Commonwealth Attorney:
w. T. LEWIS.
For Commissioner of Revenue:
j. +. GRIFFITH.
For Treasurer:
w. a. BRADFORD.
For Sheriff:
w. w. SMALLWOOD.
District Officers.
Longmarsh District
For Supervisor. {. +. Hardesty
For Overseer of Poor, NJ. NJ.
Swimley.
For Magistrates, r. b. Hardesty
ID. p. Pierce.
Onapei District
For Supervisor, j. Ralph
Grigsby.
For Overseer of Poor. James Nj.
Shearer.
For Magistrates, j. W. Vorous,
Chas. ii. Lloyd. w. NJ. Stru.
der.
Greenway District
For Supervisor, j. ). Carver.
For Magistrates, Thomos j
Silman. j. T. Sprint. :. A
Duling.
For Constable. j.. w. Willing
ham.
BattletOwn District
For Supervisor, j. f. Barnett.
For Overseer of Poor. j. H
Bell.
For Magistrates, John T. Crow
j. II. Duble.
For Constable, John w. Grub6s
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
A Boys Wild Ride For Life.

With family around expecting him TO
die, and son riding for life, ls miles 10
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, w. II.
Brown, of Leesvillc, Ind. endured deaths
agonies from asthma; but this wonderful
medicine gave instant relief and soon
cured him. lie writes ~ now sleep
soundly every night" Like marvellous
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its
matches merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles soc
aud $l.O0. Trial bottles free at c. Blen-
cowe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Bucklen's Arujca Salys.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. II surpssses any other sslye. To-
ton, ointment or balm for cuts, corns.
burns. boils. sores. felons, ulcers. letter,
salt rheom. fever sores, chapred hands,
skin eraptions; infsllible for piles. cure
Guaranteed. Only s5c at c. Blencowc
Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
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