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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
pERILs OF THE TRAppERs.
How the Famous Scott and Many 9th
ers Went to Their Deaths On
the Platte River.

In the United States the free hunt
ers approach the mountains by three
main routes. 1t was coming down the
Platte that poor Scott's canoe was
overturned, his powder lost and his
rife rendered useless, relates Outing.
Game had retreated to the mountains
with springs advance. Berries were
not ripe by the time trappers were
descending with their winters hunt.
Scott and his furnishing men could
not find edible roots. Each day Scott
weakened. There was no food. Final
ly Scott had strength to go no further.
His men had found tracks of some
other hunting party far to the fore.
They thought that in any case he
could not live. What ought they to
do? Hang back and starve with him,
or hasten forward while they had
strength to the party whose tracks
they had espied. On pretense of seek
ing roots, they deserted the helpless
man. The next spring when these
same hunters went up the Platte they
found the skeleton of poor Scott 60
miles from the place where they had
left him. The terror that spurred the
emaciated man to drag himself all this
weary distance can barely be con-
ceived; but such were the fearful odds
taken by every free trapper who went
up the Platte, across the parched
plains or to the headwaters of the
Missouri.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
VENEZUELA is DECAYING.
Negroes and Indians Are Get
ting an Upper Hand.

DR.. Passarge, the noted traveller.
who has just returned from Venc-
zuela, says, according to Berlin re-
port:
president Castro is q full-blooded
Indian and an energetic man without
political wisdom. He rose suddenly
from magistrate of a remote village
at the foot of the Andes to the presi-
dency, and his rapid rise made him
overconfident.
The present situation is due 20
two facts: Germany suddenly sus-
pended the pressure of the early part
of the war, which diminished the re-
spect in which she was held by Presi-
dent Castro; secondly, the attitude
of the officials of the great Venezue-
Ian railroad toward President Cas-
tro. Germany's first principle must
be not to NEEDLE in the internal af-
fairs of Venezuela. But the railroad
officials forgot this"
DIR. Passarge describes the state as
drifting to certain decay and as fol-
lowing steadily downward course
since Gen. Blanco's presidency. The
color question plays an important
role in political tendencies. The
mixed negroes and Indians, etc., are
getting an upper hand in society and
politics.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
WHERE DwARFs ARE MADE.
Chiidres In Madras situated a.a Dis-
torted for the Purpose OF Put-
ting Then Out TO Beg.

Some interest has Of late been
aroused in Madras by the exhibition
of two dwarfs who are alleged to he
over so years of age, and are brother
and sister. These beings are not ONLY
small but distorted. 1t IL believed
that dwarfs are manufactured" In
Indian. There is practice extant in
the Punjab Of elongating infants'
heads so as to render them out of all
proportion to the body. The effect of
compression on the brain renders the
victims idiotic, says the London Ex-
press.
They are sent around to beg, and in
their organizations visit the Madras
and Bombay presidehcies. An instinct
akin to that Of an animal, however,
still lives in the distorted beings, and
invariably brings them back to their
masters. They are known a. "Shah
Shuja's MICE" from the name of the
temple where they are manufactured.
The children, II Is stated, are vowed to
The temple by fanatical women
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
(.Daily. tDaily except sunday
A Ut-<o-Date shave.

The antiseptic shaving saloon is the
latest achievement in hygienic science.
says Tt-Bits. The victim is seated in
an enameled iron chair, with his neck
and shoulders enveloped in rubber
pad that has been dipped in an anti
septic solution. Previously the razor,
soap dish, and brush have been steril-
lied by half an hours hard boiling.
Nothing is allowed to touch the face
that has not been either sterilized or
disinfected antiseptically. Even the
finger tips of the operator are dipped
in a solution. Taps are turned by the
foot, and the drawers where towels
are kept are microbe-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONS.


The truth il, we hear too much
about the commemorative of the pro-
LESSONS. There are men who vulgar
he them all. no doubt, and who sell
their craft-right for . mesa of mill
Hons, for there have always been such
men, says Worlds Work. But there
II another tendency of our time that
Il far stronger than the tendency
to get wealth; It II the ten
dency to establish, to build. and
to maintain NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tions of any useful and honorable
kind. Men give themselves In the
most unselfish way to build up colleges
and universities. hospitals, museums,
clubs, associations for the advance
ment Of trades and professions. libra
ries-there IL NO end Of the list. Men
labor to turn their business into insta-
buttons. Many founders Of great com
mercial houses work for their honor
able perpetuity.
Many manufacturers plan their fac-
tories so AZ to give them an institu-
tional character and value. The
naturally conservative tendency Of IN
active people II toward institution
building. Strong men in almost every
department Of work show such ten
aaee:scy, often as q dominant trait Of
character, and this is stronger mo
tive than the mere wish to be rich.
The rich man who stands alone, who
has not established something, who
ID not identified with some great In
stitution, commercial or public, IL not
envied. He is more likely to be pitied.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
A serton,s Record.

Sexton Mark McTigue has had
charge of the village cemetery in
Kokomo, Ind, for 40 years, and in that.
time has dug with his own hands some
5000 graves. He was born in Ireland
"a years ago, and came to this country
when boy. He believes that he holds
the worlds record in the number Of
interments and years of service.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
CRUMS.
JAY BIRD

Death IS always sad, but particularly
so when it comes as it did TO Mrs. Caro-
line Lights home and claimed Miss
Pearl McBride.of Gerardstown. who had
been teaching but month at PIerce's
SchoolhOuse. She was only sick a week
and died Thursday Her remains were
sent TO GerardstOwn for interment
Mrs. Lydia Hardesty and Mrs. Withers
have returned from North Carolina.
After pleasant visit to Mrs. Charles
Hawthorne's, Miss Gill returned home
Saturday accompanied by Mrs. Haw-
thorne and daughter.
Mrs. Ella Hawthorne Stadden is visit
ing her old home sunny side.
Mrs. Nancy Kimmell returned home
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doras Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. Dix were pleasant callers in
our neighborhood sunday afternoon.
Miss Ssllie Locke has returned from
Rev. d. II. Scanlon held protracted
services last week at Stones Chapel.
VIRGINIA DARE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
The Bridge Case.

Judge T-W. Harrison has sus-
tanned the County Court and the
Board of Supervisors in the Bridge
matter.
After citing authorities to prove
that the Legislature granted the
ferry franchises gratuitously, and
Is therefore in a position to take
the franchises away. the learned
Judge says:
Without the shadow of doubt
in my mind | have come To the
conclusion that the ferry owners
had no exclusive right to the pat
ronage of the travelling public along
their respective highways. Now
ON this branch of the case their
only complaint is that the Bridge
will furnish such superior public
accommodation that the travelling
public will not patronize them. and
It's custom will be diverted from
their ferries. But how can they
complain of that being taken from
them which does not belong To
theml How can they ask for COM
pensation for the loss of patronage
which is wholly and solely due TO
the inefhciency of their ferries in
public utility as compared with the
bridges! 1t Is true they are caught
in the evolution of public improve
ment, which knows no mercy; for
the public veal recognizes no law
but the survival of the fittest. In
so far as they complain, however,
of the public Improvement, they
are complaining of what the people
have a right to have and under the
law as | understand it, they have
no right to gainsay."
The right is not denied the land
owners TO receive damages for the
land used as approaches.
The Judge decides that the coun-
sci fees are not to come out of the
$40, 900 appropriation, so the con-
tention that the bridges cannot be
built for that sum now falls flat.
Taken all together, the friends
of the Bridges cannot wish for a
more concise and legal opinion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
TWO STOCK EXCHANGES.
Differences Between the New York
and Berlin Institutions

Differences Between the New York
and Berlin Institutions.
II any member OF the New York
Stock Exchange who IS entirely unac-
Quainted with German speculation
should visit the Berlin bourse he would
hnd at every point the most striking
Emergencies from his home experience.
he would be surprised TO see the
bourse attended by quite 1000 persons
including clerks OF banks. newspaper
men and even visitors like himself
Also. he would be interested In the i'm
mense size Of the halI-30O feet long. d.
vided by colonnades into three sections.
one or which Is assigned to the Produce
Exchange. On one side OF the hall sew
eral doors open into 81 grassy court,
shaded by trees and surrounded by n
pillared lobby, where brokers sitin dull
summer days and float their latest
stock OF anecdotes.
That shaded court is suggestive OF
deeper differences between the New
York Stock Exchange and the Berlin
institution. In New York the number
OF members is fixed and is small in pro
portion 70 the immense volume Of bust
ness done. In Berlin there IS a great
horde OF small dealers. and the amount
OF trading is much less than in New
York Owing 10 the easy terms Of ad-
mission, the bOurse becomes a mere
place where traders meet TO effect their
transactions. There is no sale OF seats.
In fact, no membership fee exists, but
only a small yearly tax Is collected,
which varies from time 10 tirs9 rs the
expenses OF the organization require
Contrary 10 New York practice, mem
bership is largely held by companies
and firms. Nearly all the banks Of the
city, for example, are members. and
the more important ones keep above a
score Of their employees on the door.
Thus the individual New York broker.
as a rule. counts for vastly more than
a member of the bourSe. New York IS
concentrated. is intense. Berlin dis
perSes its energy, and IS comparatively
dull. 1t knows nothing OF those great
days OF triumph or disaster that render
the annals OF Wall street picturesque.
And it lacks our large daring operators
who startle the country with their bold
schemes.-Wiliam c. Dreher in Cen
turV
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04

Beckham reelected Governor
by $4,000.
Beef Lunch and Bicycle.

Tom Laws and VIII Williams.
both very black. ordered lunches
from Ben jefferson. colored, last
Monday, but Tom was not suited
and a controversy enSued aS to
who gave the order. This finally
was reduced TO "cuSsin' match
on Toms part, with Ben protest.
ing. After Tom had threatened
to kill Ben with a piece of table
ware, Ben drove him out at the
point of revolver. Toms next
step was TO have Ben arrested for
threatening his life. After hear
ing all the lurid and narrowing
details (which would not look well
In print Mayor Jones dismissed
the warrant and taxed Tom with
the costs, $40. Tom was reach
ing for his pocket-book when Off
Ger Wiley again took him i'm tow.
charged with dispoSing of bicycle
belonging to Tom Simmons with
out accounting for the funds de-
rived from its sale.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Meeting Of Valley COnYOcatiOn.

The session of the Valley Convo-
cation of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, which is being held in
Grace Church from Monday To
Thursday, of this week. is compos-
ed of the following members: Rev.
Robert y. Booking, of Harrison
burg; Rev. Nelson p. Dame. of
Winchester; Rev. William Henry
Darbie, of Luray; Rev. James
Grammer, of Winchester: Rev.
Edward II. Ingle, of Millwood:
Rev. +. l.. Robinson, of Middle
town; Rev. w. Henderson Watts.
of Front Royal; and Rev. Edward
Wall, of BerryviIle. When we
consider the above gentleman and
their moral and mental attachments.
we feel~Sure their deliberations
will be characterized by hard work
and visible results.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
A Handsome Bank.

The Farmers and Merchants
National Bank, of Winchester, has
one of the most modern and con-
venient banking houses in Virginia.
The strong vaults are known as
the triple-time-lock combination.
and possess great beauty and inn
mense strength. The officers of
the Bank are ever courteous and
obliging. Your money is as safe
with them as it would be with
Uncle Sam. In fact, your Uncle
thinks so we'll of it, that he keeps
a large amount of money in their
vaults. The officers of the institu-
ton are Il. t. Barton, president;
John Heating, vice-president; III.
ID. Fuller, cashier; l.. n. Barton,
assistant cashier.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Stepped Against a Hot Stove.

\ child of Mrs. Geo. +. Benson.
when getting his usual Saturday
night bath, stepped back against a
hot stove which burned him severe
ly. The child was in great agony
and his mother could do nothing
TO pacify him. Remembering that
she had bottle of Chamberlain 5
Pain Balm in the house. she thought
she would try il. In less than half
an hour after applying it the child
was quiet and asleep. and in less
than two weeks was well. Mrs.
Benson Is a we'll known resident
of kellar. Va. Pain Blam is an
antiSeptic liniment and especially
valuable for burns. cuts. bruises
and sprains. For sale by j. c.
Avis, Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Romeo and Juliet. "

Winston Hall held large and
intelligent audience last Friday
night when the curtain went up on
Simvell's scenic production of
Romeo and Juliet" Romeo"
was the only real actor in the COM
pany. "Mercutio" and the nurse
were fairly good. The remainder
of the company was poor-very
poor. Juliet" knows very little
of stage love-making, and her rem
ditiOn of Shakespeare immortal
lines lacked both understanding
and ability. Instead of giving her
attention and efforts directly to
Romeo" (as was proper) she kept
her eyes turned to the ceiling like
a dying calf, and her passionate"
lOve-making was good only as it
was ludicrously laughabie.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
The Best Remedy for Group.

(FrOm Atchison, Kan. Daily Globe)
This Is the season when the
woman who knows the best RENE
dies for Group is in demand in every
neighborhOOd. One of the most
terriable things in the world Is to
be awakened in the middle of the
night by whoop from one of the
children. The Group remicies are
almost As sure To bc lost. in case of
Group As revolver i sure To be
lost in case of burglars. There
used 10 be an old-fashioned remedy
for Group. known a. hive syrup
and tOlu, but some modern mothers
say that Chamberlain'S Cough
Remedy is better. and does not
cost so much. 1t causes the patient
to throw up the phlegn'' quicker.
and gives relief in a shorter time.
Give this remedy a. soon as the
croupy cough appears and it will
prevent the attack. Ii never fails
and Is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by j. {. Avis. Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Deafness Cannot be Cured

10y local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure Deafness.
and that is 10y constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inilamed condi-
tion Of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube When this tube gets in.
famed You have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed Deafness is the result, and un.
less the inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever nine
cases out of ten are caused by oatarrh.
which is nothing but an iniammed con.
diiion OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by Catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. J. CHENEY, II Co, Toledo, o.
20 Sold by druggists, s5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Fine Plymouth Rocks.

Mr.. +. b. Beall carried two of
his handsome Buff Plymouth Rock
chickens Gone cockerel and one
pullet) to the Hagerstown Fair and
secured a premium with each bird.
Mr.. @. o. Brown, one of the judi
ges in the poultry class says: The
Buff Plymouth Rocks were strong
class, with competition exceeding
ly close, especially in pulletS, and
after the winners were selected
there were plenty of high-class
birds left.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Decepttons OF villa r,ras

Falcons. hawkS-the largest species
can compress their feathers and look
very slim If they think It necessary TO
do SO. As 10 the owls, they can hump
UP into any position they think most
suitable. Il is useless 10 look for thSsc
self preserving traits in any OF the
family kept in geological collections.
for the birds are so accustomed to see
large numbers Of people passing and
repaSSing or standing in front OF them
that they treat the whole matter with
perfect indifference. They know that
at certain time their food will be
brought them and that they are other
wise perfectly safe Then the raptores
in wild state have bloom on their
plumage like the bloom on 4 bunch OF
grapes, which * not often seen when in
capuviV.-CornhiH Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Mr.. JAMES W. JOHNSON

Departed this life, on Saturday.
October 81, Mr.. James w. John
son, of Clarke county. aged II
years. The deceased is survived
by a widow; one daughter, Mrs.
Mamie Galloway; and two sons,
Messrs. ThOs. NJ. and +. +. John
son. He was a highly respected
and worthy citizen, having many
friends. The funeral services
were held Monday, conducted by
Rev. Julian Broaddus, of the Bap-
fist Church, and interment was in
Green Hill Cemetery.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Didn't Dare.

why don't you try To demonstrate
10 your constituents that you are capa-
bile OF an unSelfiSh actionT'
MY dear sir" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, If these people who have
known me FOR years were to find me
doing something in which had no ap-
parent interest they'd get suspicious
and decide that l was engaged In a
deep and diabolical plot. Washington
Star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
A Good Name.

From personal experience testify
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
unequalled as liver pill. They are
rightly named because they give strength
and energy and do their work with ease.
w. T. Easton, Boerne. Tex. Thous-
ands of people Sre using these tiny little
pills in preference TO all others, because
they are so pleasant and effectusl. They
cure billiousness, torpid liver, jaundice,
sick headache, constipation etc. They
do not purge and weaken, but cleanse
and strengthen. Sold by J. c. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
A Scientific Discovery.

kodoi Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which 1t is unable 10 do for
itself, even when but slightly disordered
or overloaded Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
supplies the natural juices OF digestion
and does the work OF the stomach, re-
laNing the nervous tension, while the
infiamed muscles of that organ are al
lowed TO rest and heal. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure digests what you eat and ena-
bles the stomach and digestive organs to
transform all food into rich, red blood.
Sold by J. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Comfortable Furnace.

The new steam heater in the
Episcopal Church has materially
added to the comfort of that Struc-
ture. The old heater had become
obsolete and twas absolutely neces-
sary 10 make new arrangements.
The new heater cost about 500.
and Rev. Edward Wall and the
vestrymen are to be congratulated
upon their selection.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Not a Sick Day Since.

Il was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. ] tried All sorts OF medicines
none OF which relieved me one day |
saw an AL of your Electric Bitters and
determined to try that. After taking a
few doses fell relieved. aud soon there.
after was entirely cured, and have not
seen sick day since Neighbors Of
mine have been cured Of rheumatism.
neuralgia, liver and kidney troubles and
general Debility" This is what b. r.
Bass, of Fremont. y c. writes. Only
soc At c. Blencowe's, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carlessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles But since
the advent Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. coughs and colds, even
the worst cases can be cused, and hope
less resignation is no longer necessary.
Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester. Mass,
is one OF many whose life was saved 10y
DR.. Kings New Discovery. This great
remedy is guaranteed for all Throat and
Lung diseases by c. Blencowe. druggist.
Price soc, and $1.0O. Trial bottles free.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
DiSenchRRfed.

Until met you. Matilda" he muir
INJURED in voice husky with emotion.
Il believed that all women were de-
celtful. but when look into your clear.
beautiful eyes l behold there the very
soul OF candor and loyalty"
George" she exclaimed with enthu-
siaSm. this is the happiest moment l
have known since papa took me to the
London OcullStr'
London oculiSt,'
Yes. dear: you never would have
known that my left eye is glass one"
Then the moon went under Il cloud.
and George sat down and buried his
face in the sofa cushion.-London An
sWerS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Nashville. Ind.

Nashville, Ind.
Messrs. Ely Bros.:-I have been a
great sufferer from catarrh and hay fever
and tried many things, but found no
permanent relief until found il in Ely's
Cream Balm about eight years age, and
we have been fast friends ever since.
Rev. r. NJ. Bentley.
Messrs. Ely Bros:-Find enclosed 90
cents, for which please seAd me your
Cream Balm. | find your remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold in the head, catarrh, etc. Yours
truly, Dell NJ. Potter, Gen. Mgr. Arizona
Gold Mining Co
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
CORRESPONDENCE
ARABIA.

Rev. ID. H. Scanlon has been conduct
ing protracted meeting at Stones
Chapel the past week.
Mr. J. y. Russell Is having his house
repaired
Mr. J. I. Bradshaw was in this neigh
borhood last Saturday.
The sudden death Miss Pearl Mcbride
has shocked this community. She was
the teacher at Pierce's School-house. and
was lady of very bright and cheerful
disposition.
II
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
More New Material.

Mr.. W. {. Newton. representing
the American Typcfounders Com
pany. OF Baltimore. was in town
last week. We are making addi-
tionS TO our plant all the time. and
if YOU need printing of any kind at
any time we can supply it. And
the prices will fit any figure your
pockctbOok will tit.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-04
Halloween Franks.

The boys had a cheerful good
time Saturday night with bonfres
and other pranks. Signs and
steps were carried away. Wheels
were removed from vehicles, and
the vehicles left stranded. Hoff-
mans cigar sign was completely
demolished and the headless figure
lefc in the street. Mr.. Hoffman
says he isn't very sorry, as the
figure had degenerated.