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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

The ordinary method Of searching
for kauri gum in New Zealand is by
first feeling for IL a little below the
surface with a steel pointed piece OF
iron called gum spear and then dig
ging il out with a spade. \ skillful and
industrious digger can earn as much as
f3 TO Il per week ut the work, and
even children can earn few shillinCs
a day; but, as the gumfelds offer ref
uge for all sorts and conditions Of men.
many who are old and indrm resort to
them, and 50 the average earnings are
reduced 10 II los. or - a week. The
gum is used principally in the manu-
facture of varnish, but il is also found
useful for many other purposes, such
rs dressing glazed" calicoes, etc.-Lon-
don Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

One striking characteristic of WASH
ington life is the ease with which an
interview can be held with the preSi-
dent, the members of the cabinet and
the holders of office. How they get
through their current work with all
these interruptions is a mystery, but
they do. Ii is undoubtedly better that
a subject should he discussed de vive
voiX with the chief than that il should
filter through many channels, to arrive
as more or less garbled version at
headquarters. The result bears good
fruit. for things are often settled Off
hand which take weeks and months In
another country. Also, it is human ma
ture to take more interest in person
ality than In mere name.-Hon. Maud
Pauncefote in Nineteenth Century.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
The Number Seven.

The ancients believed and taught
that seven planets ruled the world and
its inhabitants, thus accounting for the
seven days of the week, the seven holes
in the head. the seven cOlOrs of the
spectrum and the seven senses. The
superstition attaching to the seventh
daughter of seventh daughter en-
Gows such person with magical gifts
and unlimited good luck
Among noted events and things that
bear this mystical number are the Sew
en- Days war, the great conflict for
German supremacy. the seven church
es of Asia, the seven sleepers of Ephe-
sus and the seven wonders of the
wOrld.-American Queen.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
THE COURIER

The Coz IER. as Won are aware, IL
the only newspaper in Clarke county
There Il no need Of another, because
this journal covers the local field s.
completely and promptly with univer
sal satisfaction. that il has long sine,
been recognized as permanent in
stitution.
We are endeavoring to get tb,
COURIER into every Clarke county
home, and our efforts are meeting
with a great deal of success.
1t will cost just ONE DOLLAR
20 have the COURIER mailed to your
address for a whole year. Nou will
then get all Of the county news.
Send for free sample copy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
nnrrca ONT IrnmIrrnnt..

Uncie sam has black list OF birds
and quadruped~ which &c is absolutely
prohibited to Introduce into this c0uu-
try. says the Chattanooga Times. The
mongooSc. the fyiug fox and the star
ling are on the list Tho m0ncoosc is a
species OF ferret. native Of India,
where IL Is domesticatcd ais a sort ~
animal rat trap and snake destroyer.
IL was introduced into jamaica % get
rid OF the sugar cane rats. These ex-
terminated. however. the monCoose
went on 20 diet OF the insect destroy
ins binds. with the result that the crops
have been devastated by insects I'm
some sections Of the island. The ami
mai is exceedingly crafty, nocturnal fn
its habits ana cvades traps with ease.
The flying fox. known also rs the fruit
bat. is voracious harvester Of fruits
and Vegetables. The startling belongs
10 the crow family.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
The Suburban Child.

They were suburbanites. and they sat
ut breakfast. when letter was hand
ed 10 the mother. which she read with
rapidly increasing CONSERVATION. How
uEspcakably dreadfulr she exclaimed.
Cecilia Rodney's entire family has
been practically wiped out Her moth
er has died, and her father, her broth
or and her cousin, all in the same
month";
Ethel -four years old, who in her
brief career has experienced all the
Joys and woes Of the suburbs)-Did the
took die, too. mamma ?-Harper's Mag
azne.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

The human race was afflicted with
badness and toothlessness centuries
before white -four was known. 1t Is
possible that both these Affections are
less prevalent now than In the olden
times. All the olden time pictures and
statues. Of the dead races showed up a
good percentage OF bald heads, and
tooth pulling and filling and even arti-
fetal toothmaking were practiced away
back In history. Out of the ruins OF
Pompeii and Herculaneum are taken
whole sets OF false teeth along with
loaves OF bran bread.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
A CHEAP SQUARE MEAL.
SucccssfuI scheme That Was Worked
by Two Hungry Men.

ny Two uunEty wen.
"One OF the clevcrest gratis / ever
saw was worked the other day in a
quick lunch restaurant on Park row."
said the Observer. Il noticed two men
talking earnestly just below the place
rs was going I'm 10 get my lunch. one
of them followed me i'm and took n seat
just below me at the table. \ few sec
onds later the other entered and took n
seat just opposite his friend. whom he
did not appear 10 know. The first man
ordered a very extensive dinner. COM
mcncing with soup and ending with
charlotte russo and coffee. He got the
very best that the place could afford.
ana his check for $l.35 was placed in
front OF him. The other man took his
time about ordering. taking comed
beef and beans-lO cents worth His
check was placed in the center Of the
table. between the two mon.
Number one ate hastily and finished
first He got up. put on his hat and
check that belonged TO his friend.
Without turning n hair he went TO the
desk, paid 10 cents and walked out. 4
few minutes later number two, who
had been reading the paper, prepared
TO leave and took up the remaining
check. He appeared greatly surprised
and called the waiter, asking for an
explanation. There was nothing for the
knight of the napkin 10 do but give the
man n new ten cent check. as ii was
very evident that he had not eaten
- Of L -.
two met outside and at the next place
visited number two got the square"
meal.-New York Mail and Express.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Uncle Joe-rhiS is a queer world.
City Man-What makes you think so?
Uncle JOe-Wcll. a painter Teller came
down 10 my place last summer and
while he was loafnS about painted Il
picter of my dog. l heard afterward
that he sold il for $50. so | brought up
the dog, thinking could get at least
cool slice for him; but. by jingo. l
can't even give him awayl
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
I'D ). C. s N YD e II !.
REAL EST A TIE AGEN T,
Berryville, Clarke County. Virginia
Buy Sell and Rent Farms, Lots,
and Houses.
NEGOTIATE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE

northern sorns
foot weaEC
the
ner climate and the diversified the
and
nj to hef
Good roads direction turnpn cen
about 500
pubic school lat
county choolsan dr,ais
q prut 1.-THE
bids nira the
runs
thee
M '"'He
best Of the
will me
I thea tiningc
be 10
qlnlafo
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Ii used to be that the quality of
Job Printing did not amount TO
much, so far as success in business
was concerned. Any business man
or woman could get along fairly well
without it. But We live in another
and altogether different era.
Today 1t Is necessary for business
people to have neat stationery if they
intend to occupy prominent place
among their competitors.
When YOU see a piece of job print
ing crowded aud the type jammed
too close together, with dirty-looking
ink aud tiuger marks smeared over
It, on low grade of paper, it doesn't
speak we'll for the firm which uses it.
In fact, YOU don't have the same
opinion Of that place as you have Of
the man whose stationery is clearly
printed with good ink on the best
grade Of paper.
The quality Of stationery reflects
the standing Of ones business. II Is
therefore duty YOU owe to Yourself
to have good printing.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
HOLDING A CIGAR.
Points In Mans Character the Act
Ia Said To Disclose.

IL said To Disclose.
Did you ever notice the different
ways men hold cigars or cigarettes I?
Did you ever observe how you yourself
hold one?
There are about dozen different
ways, and probably 10 two men hold
their cigars exactly alike.
4 judge OF human nature may pick
up interesting points rs TO character
from watching smokers.
One man will hold his cigar firmly
between thumb and forefnger. lie is
usually a resolute. tenacious man,
strenuous or merely phlegmatic. as the
case may he. hut never lazy. His fin
gers are stumpy.
Another man holds the cigar loosely
between his first and second fingers.
lie Is apt To- he graceful. lazy. irreso-
lutte. man OF artistic temperament.
but not a hustler His fingers are long
and tapering.
A third man will carry his cigar with
the lighted end turned in toward the
palm. the hand held scoop shape around
II. He picked up that trick when
S'I"Ni"S Sh 'hV SiS as 10Y, Touring
papa might break suddenly into the
game. He is usually of a secretive ma
ture and not marked 10y any special
tendency 10 frankness.
fourth will hold his cigar awk-
wardly, nervously gripping it and often
staring at IL inquisitively to see how II
Is burning. He is not natural smok-
err" nor is he apt TO be what is known
rs good fellow" He is usually anx-
ious TO conciliate others and has not
great force OF character.
Watch the man behind the cigar and
see II all these character drawings are
not correct.-New York World.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Many animals yield % the seduction
OF rum drinklns. especially elephants.
horses, COWS and swine Poultry. espe-
cially turkeys. VIII absorb the tempting
drink I'LL they tumble over in lcaden
sleep. iyin- around as il dead and ut
terly ignoring their accustomed roost
ON awakening they stasger for a few
moments and soon recover. but il Is
hours before they renew their cheerful
cockling.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
SUCCESSFUL SMUGGLER.
The Schemes He Worked to Deceive
the Customs officials.

the Customs OmciaIs.
There is money in smuggling" said
the retired dealer I'm precious stones rs
he lea; I'd back. but it is dangerous to
carry on the business. rs possible sus-
poets are carefully watched and. if nee
cssary. traced till they are finally
caught. However. l knew one man
who pursued the trade of diamond
smuggling for fifteen years and was
able TO retire 10 responsibility. He
was buyer for one OF the large business
houses I'm New York. and his business
sent him 10 Europe two. three and
sometimes four times year. Every
time ne returned he had with him from
$4,000 TO 100000 worth OF gems which
he did not declare.
Ills trick was perfect simplicity
combined with ingenious boldness. His
hair was scanty. and at the top OF his
head he had Il most delightful little
bald spot Customs officers as they
came and went all knew him. and rs
they knew him he had a most pro-
nounced wen where his other acquaint-
anees saw bald spot. That wen was
a work of art. made Of wax and gum.
and 1t contained two or three big stones
that would have been find for the
men on the pier.
The good cigar that he Had just lit
and allowed 10 60 out held few more,
and scwed in the handle OF the grip
that he carelesSly turned over TO the
inspection of the officers were the rest
Of them. He never varied the trick.
and he never lost. Each trip was worth
Il couple of hundred dollars TO him and
a great many hundred more to those
who employed him. Now. that man
considered himself strictly honest. He
would not steal a cent from an indi-
vidual, yet he schemed and plotted 10
rob the government. New York Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
brutal Treatment of "A wife.

Husband-Don't you think that you
are rather unreasonable TO expect me
TO take you 10 a ball, stay awake until
1 o'clock and then get up at 10 so to
my work?
Wife, may he little unreasonable.
but it's perfectly brutal of you to men
.iOn it.-New York Weekly
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
A Convenient Conscience.

Il don't believe he has any con-
science at all"
''Oh, yes he has"
Not much of n one"
No: not much of Al one. of course.
In fact. it's OF such trihing Importance
that when he beats some one out Of
$1,000 he can square things with it by
contributing $3.50 to charity. Still it's
a conscience. Chicago Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Placing Them.

The Busy Man-Pleasant ami Bore
son are coming to visit me next week.
What shall do with them? l have so
little time.
The Wise Un-lntroduce Peasants
at club and BoreSon to n cIub.-New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Yes remarked the sad looking
stranger. II have seen the last Of many
Il good man."
Doctor or uudertaker:" Queried the
man behind the white apron.
"Nc.ther" replied lie Of the sad looks.
I'm a shoemaker"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

What is known as goose flesh" uSu-
ally results from low condition Of the
system and is really a slight chill II
You have such attacks often. il would
re wise for you 10 consult a physician.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
And Rich rs wen.

''What is 1t that makes men great.
papa? ?"
Persistent advertising. my SON.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Perhaps" ven;urcd the unSucceSS-
ful contributor, you didn't consider
my little ode true 10 life"
"Oh. il was true enough" replied the
editor. Il assure you there was more
truth than poetry in what you said"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
SuperfiuOus.

The Man-Let me sell you this new
and very interesting work.
The Other Mani don't need to. My
barber bought one last week.-Kansas
City Independent
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
An Anatomical TnIe.

Dinwit-Say. our backbOnes are like
serial stories. aren't they?
Thinwit-Prove It?
Dinwit-Continued in our necks.-
Harvard Lampoon.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
On n Di0er.nt F,ootInr

"A man OATS got fast hoss." said
Uncle Eph'm. don kecr how off'n he
got To Kit shoes fur i'm. Hits din'runt
II he's got boy. Chicago Tribune.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Strenuous Society Life

Dorothy Six iuncheons in one week,
Did your gowns hold outl
lSahcl-lcS, indeed But hadn't
any conversation for the last two days.
Puck.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
An Easy Ono.

What supports the sun in the heav-
ensE' asked the country schOoltcacher.
Why. its beams. OF course" replied
precocious youngster.- Kansas City
Independent
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Widow Oearfully)-Yes. my daugh-
ters are now my only resources.
Friend-Takc my advice and husband
your resources well.-Princeton Tiger.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
A Deep Tnournr-

TN brown study, ehf"
"Yes, was just thinking"
thinking what?"
II was just wondering why fellow
never has as much trouble borrowing
trouble as the trouble he has borrow
ing other things"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

No man ever acknowledges mistake
30 quickly as when he puts the lighted
end OF cigar In his mouth.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Extren'es Extremely Uncomfortable.
What does comfortable circumstan-
ces meanY"
Why, you're comfortable when
you're neither poor nor rieh."-Detroit
Free Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

History Is only confused heap Of
facts.-Chesterfieid
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

sincerity Is the basis Of all true
friendship Without sincerity il is like
a ship without ballast.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

In the course OF a century an acre OF
constantly cultivated land loses no less
than $1,000 pounds OF alkalis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

Three times as much history has been
written as was ever manufactured.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
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kodol Digests What You Eat.
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SIZE which sells FER 50 cents.
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Our Job
Department

Is fully equipped with modern type
aud all other supplies with which to
execute printing which will please
The peopleaud their purse.
Let US make estimates for your
next order Of some of the following:
Letter Heads.
Note Heads
Bill Heads.
Statements
Envelopes
ReceiDt Blanks
Contract Blanks.
LEGAL Blanks.
Circulars.
Sale Bills.
Tickets.
Cards.
Tags. Etc.
ReUember, that good printing
brings business, tnat it is the only
kind We do, that our prices are right,
and that We never disappoint.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

A mans task is always light IL his
heart Is light.-Wallace.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
SOUTH
REv. W. Nrrulrr Pastor.
Preaching. sunday at liam. and So. ID.
Epwor;h League m,,,- sunday a,-p. IN.
Sunday school sunday aa.a. I'd.
PRAYER Meeting "Wednesday. -.c.p. u..
Ladies Foreign Ni-si.ra-, Society -,,s.t,o-
i-e NTe' saturday ODD every month al 3
p ID.
Ladies AID ~occy meets ou tae first Satu--
day in every month at p. u.
The "Ii,te Lights Missionary Society
meets the first sunday iu every month
at 3. u-
Woman Christian Temperance Union
Aeets every ,ai-d Tuesday in every
The Mothers Meeting .n connection with
t-e ~ DE- T. C.. meets on tLe first Tues
o~t iA every month az $50 D. pa.
The LoEa. r,mp, Legion meets every
w "Wednesday -- p. m.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
lEr. o.. W. >r,rrlN.s. Pastor
Preaching every F.-t rli-I aui Fioh sun.
days az II 8. u.. ANA every Second aud
Fourth Sundays go -.5l 3. ni.
sunday Schoo, eaea Sabbath alto ann.
Glass Meetings every Second aaa Fourth
Sundays a- lIa. %.
Praye- ANA Soa- Service. 20 ri-~- Tlt-ia-f
si--- sunday - g.. 3D.
Prayer Meet.a- oa Thursday os each week
az t..| 3. lU.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
To Land Buyers.

as after OF courtesy that after have introduced
will tina
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
DIRECTORY
or THE
TOWN AND COUNTY

or, ,,,,,
IUW N A N ID G0HNTV
CIRCUIT COURT.
Hon. T W. R,r.rrson. J,lge
WiDchcster. Va.
Meets February 4 Nav Nd ,,,l o.,,.t..- ~
COUNTY COURT
HoN. :. J.. a.. Noon, r,.l...
R.--,.,.,,,.. H.
:,
Meets first Tuesday i'm each month
po,pn an. ..,--,,.,,,...
VT ~ t"tN loohN-
Chapel District-T b. Levi. Chairman
Creo.,-,... r,...-..
IA rover rage
battle Town.. Ed. Barnett
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-08
cABLEGRAMs ARE COSTLY.
During the First Nineteen Hours of the
Honolulu Line, $4,000 Worth of
Messages Were Sent.

San Francisco, Jan. 3.-The new Pa
cific cable has been crowded with
messages ever since the first futter
came through the wire from Homo
lulu, shortly after II o'clock New
Years night. Three different opera
tors took turns at the San Fran
cisco instrument for 10 consecutive
hours. When the cable was given
over to the contractors last night to
test its qualities and the instruments
for four hours no less than 1900
words had passed between San Fran
cisco and Honolulu. Every syllable
SO far sent through the cable has
been without pay.
About 500 congratulatory messages
went through, averaging ten words
to the message. At the regular rate
of so cents word, it would have
meant $4,000 for the company.
Until Monday the cable will still
be open for complimentary messages
to pass. Monday morning the line
will be regularly opened for paid
messages at the rate of so cents a
word Tor private persons and 20 cents
u word for press messages. Not
only English messages, but cable
grams in French, German and Portu-
guese came through from Honolulu
yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-08
FEAR A WHISKY FAMINE.
There Will Not BE Gallon Of Kentucky
Seven and EIgbt-Year- Old by the
First of July.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 3.-Only 4,000,'
900 gallons of the whisky made in
1895, 1896 and 1897 remain in bond
and the whisky dealers are alarmed,
About 100000 gallons of six, seven
and eight-year-old whisky is used
annually, and the dealers say there
will not be a gallon in bond by July
1. Heretofore there has always been
more than was consumed and fam
inc is problem that was never be-
fore considered. The leading deal
ers claim the condition may result
in the whisky made in 1895, 1896 and
1897 being cornered and the prices
double. In this event the blenders,
who use most Of the six, seven and
eight-year-old whisky will be COM
PEELED to use goods made later.
The small supply is due to several
causes, principally to a limit being
placed on the amount of whisky made
in 1897. The output in Kentucky that
year was from 100000 to 100000
gallons less than usual. The output
in. 1895 and 1896 was about an aver
age, but because of the big reduc-
ton in 1897 there was shortage in
six, seven and .eighe-year whisky
from 100000 to 100000 gallons.
Another cause of the shortage is the
big business Of the past year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-08
FOR ONE STATE.
Senator Quay IL In Favor of Joint State
hood for Arizona and New
Mexico.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan. BIN an in.
terview w. S. Hopewell, chairman OF
the territorial central committee OF
the democratic party in New Mexico,
announces himself in favor Of admit
ting Arizona and New Mexico as one
state with three representatives in
congress, the capital to be fixed for
ten years at Santa Fe.
He had just returned from Chicago,
where he had an interview with SEN
ator w. II. Andrews, close friend
at Senator M. s. Quay, and his an
nouncement in favor of joint state
hood is supposed to represent the
views Of Senator Quay in case it
should not be practicable to force
the omnibus statehood bill through
the senate.
President Roosevelt also declared
to New Mexico workers for statehood
who have lately spoken to him that
he is in favor of joint statehood for
Arizona and New Mexico. Mr.. Hope
well says bill effecting the merg-
ing of the two territories into one
state will be introduced probably
some time next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-08

Omaha, Neb., Jan. s.-The floral Of
ferings at the funeral Of ]. J. Dickey
Friday were more than 100 and half
filed the room In which the caslet
was placed. One of the handsomest
came from the employees Of the local
Western Union telegraph Office. IL
was Eve feet high and eight feet IN
length. The design was Of q tele-
graph line. The posts were in white
carnations and the wires Of white
chinelle. The figures 30" were In
violets.