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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

Then Bin stood ip and began 10 speak.
OF Importance had TO be previewed
from all possible points; an honest
man, strongly religious and n great
admirer OF the Pilot. but slow moving
as glacier, although with plenty OF
fire in him deep down.
He's soond at the HART. ma man
Robbie" his wife said to the Pilot
who was Tuning and fretting at the
blocking of his plans, but he's terrible
deleeberate. Bide We a bit. laddle
1 He'll come tae''
But meantime the summers goins
and nothing will be done" was the
| Pilots distressed and impatient answer
So a meeting was called to discuss
the question of building n church, with
the result that the five men and three
women present decided that for the
present nothing could be done. This
was really Robbie's opinion. though he
refused TO do or say anything but grunt.
as the Pilot said to me afterward in n
rage. 1t is true Williams. the store
keeper just come from across the
line" did all the talking, but no one
tiles except as they represented the I'M
expressed mind of the dour. eXasperat-
ing little Scotchman, who sat silent
but for an AYE" now and then, so ex-
pressive and conclusive that every one
knew what he meant and that the dis
cusSion was at an end. The school
house was quite sufficient for the pres
ent. The people were too few and too
poor, and they were getting on well
under the leadership or their present
minister. These Were the arguments
which Robbie's "aye" stamped as quite
unanswerable.
Ii was a sore blow to the Pilot, who
had set his heart upon a church. and
neither Mrs, Muir's "hoots" at her hus-
bands slowneSs nor her promises that
she ''wad max him hear it, could bring
comfort or relieve his gloom.
In this state of mind he rode I'D with
me TO pay our weekly visit to the little
girl shut up in her lonely house among
the hills.
1t had become the Pilots custom dur
ing these weeks to turn for cheer to
that little room, and seldom was he
disappointed. She was so bright. SO
brave, so CHEEKY and so full OF fun that
gloom faded from her presence as mist
before the sun and impatience was
shamed into content.
Owens bright FACET was almost al
ways bright now-and her bright wei
come did something for the Pilot. but
the feeling OF failure was upon him.
and failure to his enthusiastic nature
was worse than pain. Not that he con-
fessed either to failure or gloom; he
was far too true man for that, but
Gwen felt his depression in spite OF all
his brave attempts at brightness. and
insisted that he was Ill. appealing to
me.
''Oh. it's only his church" said, pro-
ceedina TO give her an account OF Rob
bic Mrir's silent, solid inertness and
how he had blocked the Pilots scheme
What a shamew cried Gwen indig-
nantly. what bad man he must
ber'
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

bloom Ia the open. yet never With so
rich bloom and so sweet a perfume as
In the canyon"
For long time Gwen lay quite still,
and then said wistfully. while her lip
tremb,ed:
There are no flowers I'm my canyon.
but only ragged rocks
Some day they win bloom. Gwen.
dear. He viii find them. and we. too.
shall see them"
Then he said gocdby and took me
away. He had done his work that day.
We rode through the big gate, down
the sloping hill. past the smiling, twin
king little lake and down again out OF
the broad sunshine into the shadows
and soft lights OF the canyon. AS we
followed the trail that wound among
the elms and cedars the very air was
full OF gentle stiffness. and as we moved
we seemed to feel the touch OF loving
hands that fingered while they left us.
and every flower and tree and vine and
shrub and the soft MOSES and the deep
bedded ferns whispered as we passed
OF love and peace and joy.
To the Duke II was all a wonder. for
rs the days shortened outside they
frightened inside. and every day and
more and more Ovens room became
the brightest spot in all the house. and
when he asked the Pilot. "what did
you do TO the little princess. and what's
all this about the canyon and its flow
ersF' the Pilot said. looking wistfully
Into the Dukes eyes. 1.-The fruits OF
the Spirit are love. peace. long suffer
ing. gentleness. goodness. faith. meek
ness. self control. and some OF these
are found only in the canyon" And
the Duke. standing up straight. hand
some and strong. looked back at the
Pilot and said. putting out his hand:
do you know. believe you're
right"
Yes. I'm quite sure" answered the
Pilot simply. Then. holding the Dukes
hand as long as one man dare hold
another's, he added. when you come
TO your canyon. remember"
when l comer' said the Duke. and
a quick spasm OF pain passed over his
handsome face. God help me. it's not
too far away now" Then he smiled
again his old. sweet smile. and said:
Yes. you are all right; for OF all the
flowers l have seen none Is fairer
or sweeter than those that are waving
In Ovens canyon"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
THE COURIER

The Coz TER, AS YOU are aware. is
the only newspaper in Clarke county.
There is no need of another, because
this journal covers the local field so
completely and promptly with univer-
sal satisfaction, that it has long since
been recognized as permanent in
s;itution.
We are endeavoring to get the
COURIER into every Clarke county
home, and our efforts sre meeting
with a great deal of success.
1t will cost just ONE DOLLAR
to have the COURIER mailed to your
address for whole year. You will
then get all of the county news.
Send for free sample copy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

went ON Bill insinuatlngly. "as a rcgu-
lar thing. but I'd gamble a few fist
here on this pint: IL the boys was stuck
on anytbin' costin' about 500. IL seems
to me likely they'd git II I'm about two
days. per'aps."
Here Robbie grunted out an aye of
such fuliness OF contemptuous unbc-
lief that Bill paused. and, looking
over Robbie's head. he drawled out,
even more slowly and mildly:
Il ain't much given To bettin'. as I re-
marked before. but II a man shakes
money at me on that proposition I'd ac
commOdate him to a limited extent.
l"Hear. hear, Bully boyr' yelled Hi
again from the door Not beiu' too
bold, cherish the opinion Iagain yelIs
or approval from the cOrnerl that
even for this here gospel plant. seein'
the Pilots rather sot on to IL. I blieve
the boys could find 500 inside OF n
month, IL perhaps these fellers cud
wiggle the rest out of their pants"
Then Robbie was i'm great wrath
and, stung by the haunting. drawing
voice beyond all self command. he
broke out suddenly:
Yell no can max that guild. dOot."
Dye mean I amt prepared to back
it upT'
AYE" said Robbie grimly.
Tain't likely I'll be called on.
guess $500 is safe enough" drawIed
BIZ. cunningly drawing him on. Then
Robbie bit
100 ave." said he in a voice OF quiet
contempt. The twa hummer wull be
here and twill wait We long eneuch.
Use warrant ye."
Then Bill nailed him.
Il hain't got my card case on nv per
SON" he said with a slight grin.
Left it on the pianner." suggested
III. who was in a state of great hilaritv
ut Bits success in drawing the Scottie.
But" Bill proceeded. recovering
himself and with increasing suavfty.
If some gentleman would mark down
the date Of the almanac 1 cherish the
opinion tcheers from the cornerl that
in one month from today there will be
500 lOokin' round for $500 on that
there desk. mebbe. or p'raps you would
incline &c two fifty" he drawled in his
most winning tone to Robbie. who was
growing more impatient every moment.
Nf7 matter tae me. Ye're haverin'
Ike daft loon. ony way"
You will make n memento OF this
slight transaction. boys. and per APPS
the schoolmaster viii write Il down. &c
said Bill.
II was all carefully taken down. and
amid much enthusiastic confusion the
ranchers and their gang carried Bill
'6 to old Latour's. while Robbie. in
deep wrath but in dour silence. went
Sn through the dark. with his little
wife following some PAGES behind him
His chief grievance. however. was
against the chairman for "ailooln' sic
a diSorderly pack o. looms tae disturb
respectable fowk." for he could not
hide the fact that he had been made
TO break through his accustomed de
Tense line OF immovable silence.
But when he understood. some DAYS
later. that Bill was taking steps 10 back
up his offer and had been heard TO dc
clare that he'd make them pious
ducks take water IL he had 10 put up
a years pay" Robbie went quietly 10
work 10 make good his part OF the bar
gain. for his Scotch pride would not
suffer him 10 refuse a challenge from
such a quarter.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
PARTIAL LIST OF FARMS.

Shenandoah fromr iroad
sh rent OF SOD will
through the and well
@ Acs Nice smooth land
~
SAEE-A desirable small farm Diorchard
Tsp AcREsNo farm,
the ASTrsIhs is one the best producing
Ia AcR~-Na turnpike house llorhan
on ea Idle ofSh
near churches and school
deSden
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
A FEW
WORDS ABOUT
JOBPRIN7INC

1t 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 it is necessary for business
people to have neat stationery if they
intend to occupy a prominent place
smOng their competitors.
When you see piece of job print.
ing crowded and the type jammed
too close together, with dirty-looking
ink and finger 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. 1t is
therefore a duty you owe to yourself
to have good printing.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
CHAPTER XIV.


l"1HE Pilot had set his heart up
Il on the building OF a church
f1-SSfSSl I'm the Swan Greek district.
- partly because he was human
and wished 10 set n mark OF remem-
brance upon the country. but more be-
cause he held the sensible opinion that
n congregation, as a man. must have a
home il il is TO stay.
All through the summer he kept set
ting this as an object Mt once desirable
and possible 10 achieve. But few were
found to agree with him.
Little Mrs. Muir was OF the few.
but she was not TO be despised. but
her influence was neutralized by the
solid immobility OF her husband. He
had never done anything sudden I'm his
life Every resolve was the result OF
n long process OF mind. and every act
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
lTo BE Continued
QuietinC.

Mrs. Patty-Do you really think DR..
Duckman is skirful physician?
Mrs. Gihlin Uhe PATIENT i don't
know 80 much about that. But he has
such Guieting way with him, When
! said hoped | shouldn't be buried
alive lie said he'd look out for that.
Wasn't that thoughtful OF him Dos
ton Transcript.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
In n Bad way.

Mary-Im sorry TO hear that you We
not been feeling well. What seems &c
be the matter?
Jane Il suppose | am run down.
Why. for the last month haven't been
able to put any heart even into my
shopping.-Brooklyn Life.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
Sour
Stone Ch

No appetite, loss OF strength. nervous
ness. headache. constipation. bad breath.
general debility. sour risings. and catarrh OF
Ihe stomach are all due 70 Indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices Of digestion as they
exist IN a healthy stomach. combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconSructive
properties Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
BY cleansing. purifying. sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
NJ. ). s. Ball. Of Ravenswood Va says.-
vas troubled with sour stomach for tVonty wears
kotoi cured no and We are nov using ia IN min
for baby"
kodoi DigestS What You Eat.
Bottles only. Sl.OO Size holding ~ tines the trial
size. which sells for SO cents.
Prepared bY z. Q. DEWITT 4 CO., CHICAGO
J. G. AVIS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
HI. Altrui.tic Conscience.

Fuddy-You say you have a very ten
der conscience. I notice 1t is wonder
fully sensitive to the faults of others.
but 1t never appears to be troubled by
your own shortcomings.
Duddy-No; hope not. That would
be egotistical, you know.-Exchange
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
A Drcam Indeea.

Wife, dreamed last night that
was in a store that was full OF the
loveliest bonnets and
Husband (hastily)-But that was on
~ dream, my dear.
Wife, knew that before woke up,
because You bought me one.-PhiIadel-
phia Press
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
An Unfair Deal.
Cure For n Homerx Hat.

Floorwalker-I'm very sorry, madam.
but ! can't exchange this hat for you.
Mrs. Smithson--But my husband does
hot like IL!
Floorwalker-Then ia advise you to
get a divorce.--Syracuse Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
How About Home Displax.f

HOW N"Uut IIOIEle DIsptaysI
He-It seems to me that the practice
OF sending clothing to the heather is in
direct opposition to Scriptural teaching.
She-Why, how can that be?
He-It teaches them to take thought
what they shall wear.-Town and
Country.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

It IS best ID remember that life Is not
written in lead pencil and erasing may
not 30 done until after the account has
been rendered to the Master.-New
York Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

What are you writing Hawley?"
"a story. I'm going In for fiction"
'ReaIly-for magazine?"
mo: for my tailor. lie wants his
money, and I'm telling him I'll send
bin q check next week"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

REV. Epw. WALL Rector
Divine Services and Sermon every sunday N
IL a. III. and 1880 2. IN
sunday school. =. i. u. Moore. Superinten-
dent AZ $3.50 a. ~.
Bible Class Monday. . p. ~.
Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. j. VI. q. NcGuire.
President Mrs. Ida Morgan. Secretary
and treasure, meets every TWO weeks
on Thursday. at $50 p. III.
Woman'> Auxiliary Missionary Society.
MrS. Edw. Wall President, Miss Annie
Z. Moore. Secretary and Treasurer: meets
first Wednesday iu each month.
Kings Daughters, Nrs. Lorenzo Lewis. Pres
ldent Miss Grettd Mccormick. Vice Pres
ldeuC Miss Emily smith Secretary. Miss
jamie Moore. Treasurer. meets every two
weeks, on Thursday. az II a. IN.
Chapel Society, Ms. r. 2 Page. Treasurer.
meets on call when necessary.
Brotherhood of -. Andrew. John Is NELL
Director. John Il. Crown. Secretary and
Treasurer
SroNEW ALL CuNrrEE DAtoHrEEs or THE
toNFFuEEACN
President Mrs Ann BrUuu. Wee President
Miss Laura W. Gold. Treasurer. Mr..
George y. Hardc>ty Secretary Miss
Lacy y Gold Historian Miss ANNE a.
Moore.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

1t is only by labor that thought can
be healthy and only by thought that
labor can be made happy. --Ruskiu.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
BAPTIST CHURCH.

- ----l7 '---1----01 : sls-UI-
Preaching every sunday at II a. m, and =
=. II.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday AZ : p. m.
sunday school every sunday az $3.50 a. N.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

No one can give anything and keep II
except promise.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
To Land Buyers.

YOU to the owner Of real
seandyo uhayed
yo" viii close the contract through
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
Is.s3tattOa.

I..slt1tsO0.
The hairdresser had done rather n
hasty job o. the raven locks of the
young woman.
We'll" she said, surveying the re
suit in the mirror ''this is a shampoo,
all right, If there is any such thing as
real DOC "-Chicago Tribune.
An Unfair Deal.
Tried TO skin me, that scribbler
didg'
what did he wantT'
Wanted to get out book Jointly. he
to write the book and to write the ad-
Yertisements. | turned him down.
wasn't going TO do all the literary
Baltimore News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
Our Job
Department

Is fully equipped with modern type
and all other supplies with which to
execute printing which will please
the people aud their purse.
Let Us make estimates for YOUR
next order of some of the following,
Letter Heads:
Note Heads
Bill Heads.
Statements
Envelopes
Receipt Blanks
Contract Blanks.
Leoal Blanks.
Circulars.
Sale Bills.
Tickets.
Cards.
Tags. Etc.
ReTember, that good printing
brings business, that it is the only
kind We do, that our prices are right.
and that we never dissppoint.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
CHAPTER Nv.

he next day every one was
talking Of Bits blufing the
church people. and there was
much quiet chuckling over the
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INSURANCE TO RESIGN
Discouraged by the Apathy
of Congress.

There is strong probability that
Thomas Z. Drake, Superintendent Of In
surance. will resign his position unless
Congress. in the deficiency bill. appro-
PIRATES $1,000 10 be added to his salary
for the current fiscal year.
The salary specified in the amended
District code for the Superintendent OF
Insurance was $500. Last year Con
gress appropriated only 81 800 to pay it.
Mr. Drake now says that the remain
ing $1,000 should be included in the de-
fciency bill. and If it is not. he will be
forced TO resign. because the sum paid
is not sufficient to meet the require
ments of the position.
Mr.. Drake has been much handicap
ped in the organization OF his depart
ment. and current work is nearly a year
behind hand, because Of lack of office
help and facilities to properly carry IL
forward. Mr.. Drake recommended. and
the Commissioners included in their es-
Inmates, 900 for the department. and
in its passage through Congress the ap-
preparations act named only about
$1,000 for the expenses of the office.
This condition of things has discour-
aged Mr.. Drake. He thinks he can no
longer remain at the head of the de-
partment when he could. in the insur-
ance business, make three times the
salary paid.
Provided the 1000 is forthcoming in
the deficiency bill, it is understood Mr..
Drake will remain in his position anoth-
er year, in the hope that the next Con-
gress will put his department on its
feet He is willing 20 make some sac
rihce to that end. but cannot afford. he
says. to run in debt Tor the benefit OF
the District. -
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
COMPLAINT OF LACK OF
DISCIPLINE ON MAINE
Officers Said to Have Failed to Check
Mems Attack on Police.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March 2.-The
refusal of the force of shipyard watch
men to go to the assistance of Detective
Sergeant Reynolds and Patrolman Nor
rison, in the recent conflict of the latter
with sailors who had deserted from the
battleship Maine. is likely TO cost the
watchmen their authority to make ar
rests. Chief of Police Johnson is deter
mined to probe the matter to the bot
tom. and find out why no assistance was
rendered
The chief will also complain to the
Navy Department against the attitude
OF the Names officers and the conduct
Of the crew in attacking the police from
the ship with potatoes. eggs, and other
missiles. He charges that the officers
apparently had no control over the
crew.
Seaman GiegneT. who attempted to get
the better of Sergeant Reynolds. had his
head split open by having IL damned
against brick. wall by the sergeant.
and also received several cuts in the
face from the butt of the sergeant's
revolver.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
buttons RETIREMENT
DEEPLY REGRETTED
Chief Engineer Receives Condolences
From His Subordinates.

r. w. Dutton. who will be legislated
out OF Office in the appropriation act for
the next fiscal year. was the recipient
today OF many condolences. His admin
istration OF the department for the past
two years has been universally recog-
nized as capable and efficient. and there
is general regret expressed at the action
Of Congress IN putting the department
back to the basis on which it was work
ing when Mr.. Dutton became its execu-
tive head
Perhaps the most touching express
sions OF regret came from the members
Of the department. The officials and
almost all the privates have called on
their chief to give voice to their regret
al his forced severance Of authority over
them. There was but one opinion. and
this was that Congress had done wrong
in not recognizing the work and worth
OF the Chief Engineer AMI in retaining
him in his position.
Chief Dutton said he would probably
remain in Office until the end Of the
fiscal year. and would give his time and
effort as in the past to the good OF the
service. He is undecided as to what
course he will pursue. but his present
expectation is to remain in Office TO the
expiration OF the legal limit Mr. DUt-
ton has no anxiety for the future. He
Is an experienced newspaper man. and
can easily form a profitable connection
His chief regret is that after two years
OF the hardest kind OF work in the pub
lie service his efforts have not been
better appreciated by the lawmakers Of
the District.
The Times yesterday published a full
record OF the improvements IN the Fire
Department under Chief buttons ad-
ministration. which shows his activity
In the betternent OF the service.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
DIED.

oCLE-On Monday. March .. 1908. at I 80 A.
m. JOHN X. OGLE. father o. Mrs. W II.
Bobneer, az Cabin John Bridge, I'm the forty
fifth year Of his age
Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery. Wednes-
day. az 10 a. m. preceded by requiem mass az
81 AIMS Church. TcnleytoWn. D. C. Friends
and relatives invited. rnch2 p
TALIAFERRO-On Monday. March 2 1903.
n 1:15 a. m. WILLIAM A. TALIAFERRO, the
beloved son 81 Edward II. and Sarah A. Talia-
ferro. az the age Of thirty-eight years.
Funeral al 30 =. m, March 3. from his late
residence. 1fle Eighth Street northwest. Inter
snent at Rock Creek Cemetery Friends and
Telstives invited II
NENNUM-On Sattrdsy-, Fcbrusfy q. 1903. al
Providence Hospital. BESv--MfT r. YESNtM
IN his eighty-Eec0nd year
VIII be buried from Lees chapel at . O'Clock
Tuesday. March 8 It
BLUNDON-on Saturday. February 2s. 1903.
O. a. m. az Somerset Heights. SARAH
ELLEN, widow Of the late John A. Bluudon.
Funeral ] p m. Tuesday. March 3, 1903
Jnterment Oak Hin Cemetery, p m. mchl- 2t