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greatest would be at once
disposed of.
Second, We would no longer
have in the community very
large class of men taking the most
active interest in politics. whose
success in business depends upon
making drinkers of the youth, and
upon corrupting adult men and
women
Third. The independence of the
citizen, and his right to buy liquor.
would he undisputed.
If in addition totMs government
tai monopoly of the liquor business,
which, as already stated. has been
so successfully introduced in a
number of states, is added the
instruction of youth in temperance,
and the organization of temper
ance societies in the public schools,
a is done under the direction of
the government in Belgium, we
shall have the rising generation
safeguarded to the utmost against
the evils of intoxication.
At the present time we have
four classes of people taking part
in the temperance discussion.
First, Those whose business it is
to make profit out of the sale of
liquor.
Second, Those who are in favor
of absolute prohibition.
Third, Those who believe that
the right of the citizen to buy
liquor. if he chooses, should be
preserved.
Fourth, Those who recognize
fully the immense evils done by
liquor, and are anxious To bring
about a practicable reform in the
situation.
Except the first class. that en-
bracing those persons who profit
10y the traffic in liquor. every one
of the remaining classes could get
together on this basis of state CON
troll of the liquor traffic. Its effects
would be immediate and far-reach-
ing.
1t Is a practicable reform. and if
urged by all those now taking part
IN the endeavor to solve the LIQUOR
problem. could be successfully car
ried out within a brief number of
months in every state.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12

One OF the conditions which promote
peace between the states OF the United
States Is that wherever any citizen
may be he is free 10 enjoy whatever
form OF religion he prefers. He may
be Christian. Mohammedan or pagan.
as he pleases. only he must preserve
the peace and live decent life. World
peace will be unspeakably promoted IL
there prevails such q system OF world
law that when n man goes into any
part OF the world he will be free TO
worship God after any form he prefers.
Other liberties now not known In all
countries may be expected In the grow
ing liberation and homogeneity OF the
world.-R. l. Bridgman In Atlantic.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12
ETIQUETTE.

A gentleman always rises from his
chair when a lady enters or leaves the
roocs.
On a mans visiting card only titles
that Indicate rank or profession for
life should be used
At bah one may not refuse GER
tain dance TO one gentleman and then
Sarce it with another.
A letter 90 married woman Is di-
rected with her husbands name or ini-
tals and her own-as. Mrs. Thomas II.
Gibbs or AIRS. T. r. Gibbs.
To be polite to one we dislike Is not
necessarily being insincere. Politeness
Is not SO much a manifestation toward
others as an indication OF what we
are ourselves. We owe It 10 ourselves
TO be well bred.
On formal occasions no napkin rings
appear on the table and the napkin is
used but the once. At the home dinner
the napkin. IL not too soiled. should be
placed In the ring TO be used again at
breakfast or luncheon.
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For Sale.
He Smoked.


A very pretty girl with a we'll de.
nned air OF knowing her way about
tripped into day coach OF a train
bound for Washington ut PhiladeI-
phia Tuesday afternoon. Every win
dow seat was occupied. The girl walk
ed half way down the car and with
obvious disappointment took the best
seat that offered. A large. superheated
looking man already occupied half of
IL. He held his breath long enough To
make room for the girl, AMI she saueez.
ed in. Then he settled himself again
and appeared to swell out in every d.
rection. The girl east longing glances
at the window, but the mans hinge
oulk and open newspaper cut OF her
view. The girl fidgeted. The man
spread himself more and more. Fuu
three-quarters Of the seat he filed 10
overhowing. The girl set her teeth
Thirty miles spun by. The girl could
endure 1t no longer. she turned her
face to him.
Excuse me-" she said distinctly.
but don't you ever smoker
Two minutes later the whole sea,
was hers.-Washington Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12

The two expressions by aud by" and
-by the bye" are really derived from
the same original word. aud the words
by. aud bye have the same general
sense. Hut the spelling bye" has lonz
been used I'm the second OF these
phrases without any real reason for
the change We should not speak OF
a bye law or bye path. and yet many
are careful To write by the bye" and
by the by" In goodbye" there might
be some reason for keeping the hnal
"e." since IL stands for the word we
in the shortened form OF God be with
ye:" but where so much has been
dropped the ''e'' Is hardly worth keep
Ing. especially as the old meaning ~
seldom recalied.-St Nicholas
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12

Nobody ever heard OF a red headed
man being sunstrnck. Why a red head
should afford any protection from the
rays OF the sun or give its owner i'm
munity from one OF the most singular
affections that humanity is heir to Is
one or those mysteries that even the
doctors cannot fathom, but the fact
remains that men with red hair can
stand almost any amount of exertion
In or out OF doors during the hottest
weather and never feel any serious re
suits from list. Louis Globe Demo
crat
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12
BRYAN AND CLEVELAND.

The News-Leader Is an earnest
and consistent admirer of Grover
Cleveland and never has admired
or supported William Jennings
Bryan. Nevertheless. fairness de-
mands the remark that in the pre-
sent political campaign Mr.. Bryan
figures very much more hand
somely than Mr.. Cleveland. At
the cost of some danger to himself.
Mr.. Bryan Is defying threats of
throat and lung trouble and giving
his oratOry and influence where
they are needed to help in the cleo
ton of man who represents op-
position to all the theories Mr..
Bryan has represented and the
ambitions he has held. On the
other hand, Mr.. Clevelaed declines
to exert himself for Judge Parker,
who was nominated by the Cleve-
land element of the Democratic
party and who stands for Cleve-
land policies.
The campaign is of tremendous
importance to the Democrats and
to the country. If Judge Parker
should be disastrously defeated or
should fail to make better show
ing in the returns than Mr.. Bryan
did, revival of Organism will be
inevitable. The Bryan element of
the Democrats magnanimously and
sensibly surrendered after two de-
feats and handed the party over to
the conservatives to demonstrate
their strength and show what they
can do. If this conservative ele
ment does not prove It's strength
the radical. or Bryan element will
promptly resume control and with
very good reason. There is no
sense In surrendering party control
and machinery to faction which
can not win nor offer a hope for
victory. Certainly it is time for
every conservative Democrat to
lend all his strength and efforts to
promote the welfare and success of
the party and to see that it demon
strates at least more strength than
in 1896 and 1900.
We understand the reluctance of
man of Mr.. Cleveland's age and
habits of life to engage in active
political strife, but duty, magnani-
nifty and gratitude combine TO
urge him to earnest and self-sacri-
ficlng action. If he had accepted
the Democratic nomination for
governor of New jersey he could
have made that State practically
sure for Parker. Unquestionably
a few speeches from him would
gain many votes, because his in
huence with the business and
thinking elements of the country
Is tremendous. He should remem-
Der that in his three CAMPAIGNS
many thousands of Democrats
throughout the country overcame
their own hostility to him and dis
regarded their personal feelings. |
convenience and interests to helm
elect him. Now that his opportu-
NIFTY has come TO be equally gener-
GUS he should reciprocate and do /
ms part at any cost. We are sorry |
and disappointed that he has not
done so. We earnestly hope that
within the next two or three weeks
he will offer his services to the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12
Charm. OF Fo..il Hunting.

One Of the charms OF the fossil hunt
ers life Is the variety, the element OF
certainty. combined with the gambling
element OF chance. Like the prospoctor
for gold. the fossil hunter may pass
suddenly from the extreme Of detection
TO the extreme OF citation. Luck comes
in great variety OF ways. sometimes
as the result OF prolonged and ,deiiber-
ate scientific search I'm region which
IS known TO be fossiliferous. sometimes
in such prosaic manner as the Dig
ging Of a well.-Century.
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Signs of Geufua.

Il reckon John must have been cut
out fur one o. these here genluses that
writes for the magazines" said the old
man.
What makes you think SOP
Cant make money enough to git his
hair cut an would rather watch n star
than dig a well!'-Washington Star.
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The Groom lat the first hoteI-It's
no use. Clara: we can't hide II from
people that we are newly MARI J. The
Bride-What makes you think so.
George, dear? The Groom detected
ly)-Why. the waiter has brought us
rice pudding.
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ImnroNtdcnt Nfnn-

My husband is the most extrava-
CANT man." walled little Mrs. Bargain
hlnt
Yes said the sympathetic friend.
"NCs He paid So for hat. when
by looking around FOR day or two
he coUld probably have got one for
Pittsburg Post.
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The suit Didn't suit

Are you sure that my daughter Ia
vors your suitT'
well. no. she doesn't But I prom
ised I'd 30 10 another tailor as soon
as I fixed things with you."-ClcveIand
Plain Dealer
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12

First Passenger promenading ON the
deck OF liner In midocean. to second
passenger, leaning disconsolately
against the raiD-Have you dined? Sec
ond Passenger (dejectedly) - On the
contrary.-Harper's Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12

'Becnsey has good par for music.
What makes you think SOP
"He told me you were the worst
singer he ever heard"
That's strange"
"whyT'
"Ie told me you were the worst. =
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-12

Remember that to be successful as n
hypocrite you need TO be n first class
actor. Comparatively few can play
the part-SomerviIle Journal.
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M. worldly Good..

De Fly-Were you ever held up?
Blazaway-WeH. / was relieved OF all
had De Fly-Where was IL? Blaza-
way-At the altar Detroit Free
Press.
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There are those who think that II
their brand or soap had been known
the world would have been cleaned
without a fcod-Mark Twain
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An advertisements excepting legal adver
tisementS and professional cards inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
i've cents Per line for the first ins rtion.
and three cents per line for each sGoc, eding
insertion.
:yObituary notices. resolutions 81 aspect,
and social organizations. other than those
which the editor himself shell give as a
matter Of news. viii be charged Tor at the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform. and a
liberal reduction is made on all standing ad-
refreshments. and rates will be made known
on application. Changes Of advertisements
must be handed in not later than Saturday
morning Of each week.
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This motto is displayed on n down
town desk: The elevator 10 success Is
generally stuck; try the stairs" Home
". but wise.-BoSton Traveller.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY

EFFECTIVE JUNE 49, 1904
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND BLUEMoNr
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Funeral Directors

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Collins.
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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-01-30
AMERICA NOT FRIGHTENED.
It Expects No Trouble Over Sending Con.
suls to Manchuria-

Washington, Jan. 27.-Count Cas-
SIM, the Russian ambassador, had a
long talk today with Mr.. LOOMS, act
ing secretary OF state, on the Far East
ern situation. The ambassadors adj
vices gave some hope Of peace, though
the phase of the question which re-
ceived most attention was the uncon-
tradicted statements which have ap-
peared in certain newspapers regard
ing the attitude of this government.
The Russian government, OF course,
could not presume to question the pre-
vious assurances received from this
country regarding its neutrality because
Of any newspaper publication, but the
recurrence Of these statements has
proved annoying.
There is no anticipation on the part
Of this government Of any hitch in the
reception Of our consuls in Manchuria.
The evidence of approval Of the COM
mercial treaty which Russia has given
convinces the state department that
the consuls will receive every courtesy
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-01-30
FIRE DESTROYS NORWAY TOWN.
Inhabitants Become Panicstricken and
Lose All Their Property.

Aalesund, Norway, Jan. 27.-Tbe
fire which swept over this town yester-
day morning destroyed every building
in it with the exception of the hospital.
The IL 900 inhabitants Of Aalesund
we're compelled to camp in the open, as
only a few damaged and uninhabitable
houses were left standing. The chill
dren Of the town had to be housed TEN
porarily in the church at Borgund.
The panic among the people was so
great after the outbreak of the flames
that all attempts at leadership or dis
cipline became out of the question; no
excuses, however, were committed.
The people first endeavored to save
some OF their property, but they soon
found they had quite enough 10 do to
save their own lives.
The destruction Of the town was CON-
plete within couple Of hours from the
time the fire started. Over 20 steam
fishing boats and many sailing smack'
were sunk in the harbor in order tC
save them from the flames, but three
steamers and many smacks were burn.
ed. 1t is believed now that only thres
persons lost their lives.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-01-30
MOI THAT KIND OF POWER.
corea Jolning With Japan Would Not
Drag France In.

Paris, Jan. 27.-The attitude OF
Corea in the event Of war between
Russia and Japan has been the subject
of much comment among the diplo-
mats here, as it is believed Corea's Civ
ing aid to Japan might constitute two
powers attacking Russia, thus bringing
in France. under the terms OF the
Flanco Russian agreement. One OF
the ambassadors, therefore, asked For
eign Minister Delcasse what the result
would be if Corea Joined japan and the
answer is in substance that Corea is
not considered to be that kind Of SOW
ereign independent power, whose assist
ance to Japan against Russia would
bring about the contingency contemp-
lated by the Franco-Russian agree
ment. Although the answer was con-
fined to Corea, it is understood that a
similar view prevails, thereby confirm
ing previous reports on the same SUBJ
ject that China's joining Japan would
not constitute two powers attacking
Russia.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-01-30
AMERICAN sHIPBUILDINd.
Last Six Months of 1908 Show a dain
Over Same Period In 1902.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The report of
Commissioner Of Navigation Chamber
lain to the secretary of commerce and
labor for the six months ending Deem
Der 81, 1903, shows that during the
last six months of the calendar year
there were built in the United States
and officially numbered 571 sail and
steam vessels with an aggregate of w.
067 gross tons.
During the corresponding six months
in 1902 there were built and numbered
627 vessels with an aggregate of ILL.,
500 gross tons. For the calander year
Of 1908 there were built and numbered
1175 vessels of an aggregate Tonnage OF
3s1 $40, against 1862 of 429, 1927 tons
in 1902 and 1922 vessels of 376, 129 tons
in 1901. The number of vessels built
in 1908 was smaller than in either OF
the previous years, while the aggregate
tonnage was smaller than in 1902 but
larger than in 1901.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-01-30
GAS EXPLOSION
Nearly Two Hundred Men Perish
in Pennsylvania Mine.
NO WARNING OF THE DISASTER
All Avenues OF Escape Cut OFF and Foul
Air Drives Rescuers Bsck-only One
EmplOye Has Returned.

Pittsburg, Jan. 27.-From all that
can be gathered at this hour, between
$50 and 100 men are lying dead in the
headings and passageways Of the Har-
wick mine OF the Allegheny coal COM
pany, at Cheswic, the result of a ter
rite explosion today. Cage after cage
has gone down into the mine and come
up again, but only one miner OF all
those that went down TO work this
morning has been brought to the sur
face. The rescued man is Adloph
Guina, and he is still in a semi-con-
scious condition at the temporary hos
pital at the rdde schoolhouse on the
hillside above the mine.
In addition to the miners who were
at work when the explosion occurred,
it is now believed by practically all OF
the men Of the rescue party who have
come up the 220-foot vertical shaft for
a warming and breathing spell that
Selwyn NJ Taylor, the Pittsburg min
ing engineer, who plated the mine,
and who was the first to reach the bot
tom after the explosion happened, is
also now among the list Of dead. OF
those in the mine all are probably
dead.
The explosion occurred at S 80 O'Clock
this morning, and the first warning
was the sudden rumble under the
ground and then a sheet Of fame fol-
lowed up the deep shaft. Both mine
cages were hurled through the Upper,
20 feet above the landing stage, and
the three men on the tipple were hurled
to the ground. A mule was thrown
high above the shaft, and fell dead OF
the ground. The injured men were
brought at once to this city, where two
OF them have since died.
As soon as the rumble Of the explo
sion and the crash at the pit moutf
startled the little village, the wives anC
children of the men below rushed t,
the scene of the disaster, but to gair
no encouragement. There was no way
to get into the deep workings. Tn,
cages that let the men into the mines
and brought them out again when thu
days work was done, were both de
molished.
All day long there was jam of wait
ing women and children about thu
mouth Of the pit. There were calls fo
assistance and for surgical aid from thu
men in charge of the mine, but it wa
not until O'Clock this afternoon tina
the first attempt at rescue was made
This was a failure, as the two men whit
had volunteered were driven back b,
the foul air. Shortly after o'clocl
Selwyn NJ. Taylor and one of his assist
ants signaled for the engineer to lowe
them into the shaft. Taylor is still
down there. Three times efforts hav
been made to reach him, but so ia
, without avail.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-01-30
WORK CAN 90 ON.
The DaIIes Canal VIII Not Be Delayed
for Lack of Funds.

Washington, Jan. %. = Senators
Mitchell and Fulton have made thor
ough investigation of the status of Ore
gon improvements, in view of no river
and harbor bill at this session. They
found that only one project can be
taken care of in the ordinary way-in
the sundry civil appropriation bill
and that is the canal nd locks at The
Dalles. The senators were advised by
the chief Of engineers that there was
on hand January an unexpended bal
ance of 81 200 900 for the bar at the
mouth Of the Columbia river. The
amount for the river between Portland
and the sea was less than 800, 900
For this project Major Langitt recon-.
mended 81 200 900, but the war depart.
ment cut the amount down to $500, 900
believing that no more than thai
amount could be utilized in one year
1t was stated by the chief of engineer
that the half million, if it could be OBJ
tanned this year by any means, would
be sufficient until river and harbol
bill could be passed early in the ses
sion, perhaps before the holiday recess
The engineers recommended, and tn
war department concurred in the rec
ommendation for the appropriation o
100000. In addition, s125,000 i
favored for dredging. 1t is deeme'
very important, the senators say, tina
this appropriation should be made, Blu
under the existing conditions it canno
go in the regular sundry civil bill, il
the regular course. All Of the Oregol
improvements, except The Dalles, ar
affected, and it is doubtful whethe
anything can be done before January Q
next year. 1t is the intention of tn
delegation TO make the very best fgh
possible to get the necessary funds 10
carrying on the Oregon improvements