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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE.

For number of years we have watch
ed with increasing interest the growth
Of the movement for election Of United
States Senators by direct vote of the
people.
The Addicks fight in Delaware did a
great deal to help this movement. and
the recent Senatorial fight in Maryland
has given it fresh impetus.
We hope some day 10 see this idea
carried TO success. We believe the num-
Der Of Senators holding Office at present
through the manipulation Of State legis-
latures will do more to help this move
ment than anything else which could be
done.
one Of the strongest adherents Of The
plan 10 elect Senators by direct vote in
this section is our old friend, Mr.. John
r. Castleman. We have found Mr.. Cas-
tleman man who reads and reflects up
on the course Of political events. sterl-
ing Democrat who believes that fight
should be forgotten when il Is won or
lost a man with whom il is a gunuine
+ pleasure 10 shake hands, for his hand
shows what his heart feels, a man. we
/ may say, Of cheerful yesterdays and con
ddent tomorrows.~ And 1T the Senators
Of the United States are ever selected by
popular ballot it Will be our great pleas
ure 10 nominate him for that honor.
Fortunately, Virginia has not suffered
L oh. Il &
The people as has been practised in som,
other States, and we are glad Of it.
But the time may come when We will b,
Is such position, and il would be vel
10 have a preventative instead Of a cure
Il - cheaper and easier
We have the spectacle in the Unite
States Senate now Of some men WI
were elected simply and solely becaus
they paid the price 10 their RESPECTIVE
les isiaiures. How often Of late year
has the statement gone unchal
lenged that Senator So-and-So was cleo
ted because he put up the necessar
money to bride alegislature There az
men now occupying seats in the highes
deliberative body in the United State
simply and solely because Of their polii
ical OF social ambition, and not becaus
they are especially fitted for that higl
pos. tion.
This thing has been getting worse yea
by year, and we wonder where it vii
end
We have no idea that it will improv
unless the Senators are elected by direc
vote Of the people
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
CONFEDERATE HISTORY.

We have before Is The o@c-al repori
Of The History Committee Of the Virginia
Division o. The United sons q Confed-
crate Veterans. Pie committee j. com
posed ofMessrs. Blacsbnrn smith, clair.
rnsn Berryville. james Mana. Norfolk
Thomas Il. Edwards, West Point. and
W. II. Hurksmp. Fredericksburg.
The Committee strongly advocates the
creation by the State Of a Department
Of Archives and History, and Hon
Blackburn Smith has introduced a bill
in the Legislature providing for tha;
body and its members.
We agree with the Committee that SO
many untruths regarding the Confeder-
acy have been published in sectional
journals that it is time TO establish de-
partment looking to the collection and
preservation of the real history and
truths of the Confederacy.
We believe the State SHOULD support
this department just as surely as it pro.
vides for the pensions TO Confederate
veterans. 1t has been truthfully said
that the survivors Of the war are rapidly
passing away, and we believe no time
should be lost in compiling the truths
and facts of the cause of the war, it's af
fects, and all other information regard
ing troops, their battles, records, muste
rolls, and any other information obtain
able.
Alabama and Mississippi have estab
hshed Departments of Archives ant
History, and they are doing noble work
Should Virginia fail OF her duty?
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

prises requiring ability and courage Of q
high order TO insure their success. And
every dollar that VIM. II. Hearst has
added to his fortune has helped other
people in thousand ways. lie has been
most extensive employer of intellect
and labor. lie has had the men,sl
grasp, the breadth of character and the
gentleness of heart to see that the road
TO the most honorable success was In
taking first class risks in the business
world. No honest or reasonable person
can begrudge him his splendid results.
Nobody has been ground down" for his
material promotion. He has lifted men
up with himself. and has been a prince
OF good fellows, generous with his
money ana cnarmingly companionsble;
but he has never allowed himself to
think OF throwing away the wealth that
other people earned. He has been on
strong Biblical ground while he has
been adding TO his store. He has been
happy medium between a spendthrift
and a miser, which is to say that he has
never been either. Tie has simply been
a broad and liberal American. willing
that Others should ride with him on the
tide that leads 10 fortune He is a high
born gentleman in the better aud truly
American sense Of that phrase. with an
tecedents indelihly associated with the
moral and material development Of his
country. lie has been a worthy son,
without being crank. prude or an inn
practicable moralist.
What he has done in this world has
won him respect rather than SANDER.
even from the self-constituted Gus
tOdians OF the moral establishment.
He has laid up more treasures in his
practical deeds Of public and private
charity than his defamers ever dreamed
Of
No mans right to be candidate for
President OF the United States is better
than that of Vim. r. Hearst. II would
be silly to talk of his lack Of fitness in
the face of the folio wing he has. Men
do not reach the position he now occu-
pies without having prove qualities and
equipment Of high order. Success in
a life like his not an accident, especially
since probity, next to Unborn ability, has
been a chief instrument in his progress.
Defamation defeats itself No doubt
Mr. Hearst Is stronger today than he
was a week ago on account of the at
tacks upon him. The indignation OF his
friends works out 10 a natural END. In.
deed, IL is q mere statement Of the news
Of the day to say that Mr. Hearst is
growing stronger every day. and his
strength is so widely distributed and
touches SO many various interests that.
in simple word. he is formidable
That is. Of course, with US an abstract
proposition in current information.
The question of his candidacy for the Pres
idency is between him and the sovereign
people. He appears to be taking care
of himself well, and this journal does
NOT, OF course, assume that there is any
CALI on tito render him assistance. But
"A word for honest, decent treatment of
a good man is surely in order-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
EDMONDSON ROAD LAW PASSED.

\ struggle which has lasted for years
ended last Thursday in the passage bv
the House Of Delegates Of the Edmond
son bill, providing general road law
for the State. The final vote on the
measure was 50 TO -, IL was bitterly
opposed by several members on account
Of the provision which allows the Judges
Of Circuit Court TO name the road super
intendents in the several counties. TAX
ing the mater out Of the hands Of the
supervisors. The bill does not interfere
with counties which now have special
road laws, but it is made the duty Of
Circuit Judges, on petition Of any fifty
citizens, 10 put any portion OF the law
desired into effect.
a re-c.ution providing for constitu-
uonal amendment was offered by NJ.
Wi-sroy. and referred Under ia tax
is 20 Pc levied yearly or a. males over
sixteen years ct age uot living in iucor-
p--a-e- ROVE o- cities. for d certain
l-15er q laE-' labor On The Publid
r-l5s
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
WILLIAM R. HEARST.

The attack on the character of Hon.
VIM. r.. Hearst in New York new
paper is one of the most amazing things
in the journalism of the day. There is
no justification, or even p tlliation, for it.
1t Is born of a contemplate, self-suffi-
cheney as to what manner of man shall
have the right 10 be a candidate for pop
ular favor in this land Of free institu-
tons. 1t is a dOgmatic attempt to make
clas siication of who are and who are
not eligible 10 the Presidency, and to say
that no person who is not of the special
select and elect" shall be responsive
TO popular demand for his services.
Nothing but jealousy and alarm. in
duced by the prominence of Mr.. Hearst
before the people, could incite such an
attack, for there Is nothing 10 warrant
il Mr.. Hearst j. unquesiionabiy a man
OF mark, and many sober minded men
write him in their book Il estimation as
man of destiny No one Of his years
has had more remarkable career in
this special period OF grand develop
ment. 10 his private affairs he is so far
above the petty personal assaults thai
there need be no dwelling on that point
lie is of the stuff that honest people
make heroes Of
Starting in his business life with a
handsome inheritance, he has not been a
drone or drawback in society. With
every temptation 20 life OF ease and
uselessness he has not been sluggard
but has multiplied his holdings in enter
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
tie liked Young PeopIe.

In his last work. Facts and Com
ments," Herbert Spencer gives a Gu
rious bit of self revelation. He con-
fesses that. though he particularly liked
the society OF young people, It bored
him 10 an uncomfortable extent il they
worried him with uninteIligent chatter.
and that to avoid this it was his Gus
tom to ask them some question which
could not be answered without a good
deal of thought He was accustomed
TO base his judgment OF their intellects
upon the answers returned, and we can
well imagine that those who were sud
denly confronted with some such prob
lem as why is the sea salt?" must
have regarded a drive with the great
philosopher as something OF an ordeal.
London Globe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
RLTkER SENATOR FROM MARYLAND

After bitter fight. Hon. Isidor Ray
ner was elected United States Senator
from Maryland 20 succeed Louis NcCo-
mas, Republican. This election undoubt-
ed-y heralds the beginning Of the poliu-
ca end Of Arthur Pue German. for his
hand was behind the attempt 10 force
upon the common people Of Maryland q
man who was dista=teful 10 them. His
effort failed, and Rayner, the peoples
choice, the man who reached the very
pinnacle Of popularity by his defense OF
Admiral Schley, was elected Senator
Rayner is 50 years Of age, Is a graduate
Of the University Of Virginia, and Is ex-
tremely popular in Virginia. lie has
been a member OF Congress three terms.
has been Encouragement Of his State,
and is undoubtedly the leading poIiti-
clan before the common people in Mary
land today
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Cured
AT 20 of Heart Dis
ease Contracted
During Civil War
Veteran Grateful.
DIR. Miles Heart Cure
Effected Cure.

Heart disease is durable, but in people of
advanced age II does not readily lend itself
20 ordinary treatment. There is, however
hope tor all sufferers in DIR. Miles Heart
Cure. which we know from watching hun
dreds Of eases and from the letters of grateful
sufferers, viii cure where all else has failed
IL is not only wonderful cure for weak and
diseased hearts but IL is a blood tonic, a reg
ul9tor OF the hearts action and the most
elective treatment ever formulated for i'm
proving the circulation of the blood.
During the Civil war contracted heart
disease, and in 1896. while living in the grand
old town of Lexington. Va, grew so much
worse. left there with my wife 70 visit nv
SISTER. law, Mrs. T. A. Kirby. at Roanoke.
va While said nothing 20 anyone / never
expected 10 live to return TO the dear old
town. ON reaching Mrs. Kirby's she insisted
should try Dr. Miles Heart Cure. I pro-
cured a few bottles of It, also the Nervine
ana ionic After using one or two bottles. /
could see no improvement, and despaired
OF ever being better, but my faithful wife in
sisted on keeping il up, which did I'm
proNSmsnt soon began in earnest and took
IN All ntteen OF sixteen bottles. I was re-
stored TO perfect health and while am 20
years old, 1 am comparatively boy You
SIR, are benetactor, and I cheerfully recon-
mend DIR. Miles Heart Cure TO SUFFERING
humanity.-J. l.. SLAUGHTER, Salem, Va.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle
Ut. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Addres
~ Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
CONNECTS FOR The ROADS.

Governor Montague is right in his po-
siton in favor of using conyicts on the
public roads. Certainly they could not
be used in any other way TO as much ad-
vantage for the State and people Any
income or economy that may result from
their earnings in the walls Of the peni-
Tertiary or on State farm is inconsider-
able compared 20 the returns from judi
cious management of them as a working
force in improving our highways and
making them permanent, well graded and
easy. As the governor says the health
and comfort of the conYicts themselves
would be promoted by such use
Building roads Is gigantic task. The
very size oft awes the average legislator
who considers the subject. We are a gil
ganlic people. however, and have enor-
nous resources at our command. With
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
WAYS OF FAILURE.

The selfish mortal who never con-
siders any one but himself.
The young man who always spends
his money before he gets H.
The lazy person who dishonesty APP
propriates praise or commentator be-
longing TO another.
The lazy young man who gets to the
office late. leaves early. grumbles con
tinuaiiy nj the firm that employs him.
The lazy woman who shirks her
tasks. whether as wife. mother or wage
Garner. and slips through life as easily
as possible.
The lazy man who allows his facul-
ties to rust. doing as little as possible
allowing ambition. energy and self re
spect TO go up. literally and hgurative-
~. I'm smoke.
The lazy young woman who arranges
her hair. manicures her finger nails
gossips continually and takes but a
languid and naughty interest In the
wants OF the customers.-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

For Quanah. an intelligent and popu-
lar Comanche chief. the catuemen
around Fort Worth. Tex, built house
and furnished Il. They were rather
puzzled when he told them that the
first article of furniture he wanted was
a roller desk. what can you do with
n roller desk. Quanahr' they said
'sYou can't write"
"Oh. want sem," said Quanah.
you see, 1 open desk. an | sit down
in my chair. an 1 put my feet UP on
desk. an l light my seegar, an l hol'
newspaper up front o me. like this
sabe? Then white man come in. an he
knock at door. an ne say. 'Quanah.
wan talk L you n minute And
turn reun' I'm my chair an pun lot o
smoke N his face. an l say: Go way
ve'y busy tdayr"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
A MISLEADING STATEMENT.

The Winchester Star of Tuesday.
February ,, contained the following
communication:
Editor Star;
Recently the Clarke Courier" took
the position that the old Confederate
soldier should take a back seat. As il
seemingly, entertained such views. I
naturally look TO another medium to
make public, what l consider a most
shameful act on the part Of majority
of the Board Of Supervisors of Clarke
county, at its last meeting.
For many years at the "Poorhouse
mere, Peter FuQua has been in charge
WHO'S Peter Fuqua? Well, Peter is an
honest old man. poor and uneducated
He has always done his duty. He learn
ed from his old commander at Gettvs-
burg that 1.-The sublimest word in the
English language. duty" Beyond this
o. 'wever he has claim OF the people of
Nirsiuis, "a hich know "TRE STAR"
will recognize
Let il be known. then. that old Peter
Fuqua was in The charge Of Picketts
Division al Gettysburg that immortal
ana r.nr'oDs charge When the gallant
Armstrsd fell covered with hundred
wounds on the other side of the stone
wall ter FuQua was there 10 see him
~" participated In the most bril-
.,d in The history OF
and bore himself CALAMITY.
'i' hero. who faced shot and
was poured out ON the heads
Incompatible infantry. is
worthy 60 preside over a
rT-c': an the Board of
moved him There
...u ue aa indignant protest from
every one who hOnors the old Confed-
crate soldier.
CONRAD kOwNsLAR,
Berryville, Va.
The article which Mr. Kownslar criti
ne- written srd published in our
-.rn. oc.0r.r2l WAS h.a1ed Poll
|ri. And Vas e-2-ciaily
Hlm.r....r, r Mcs-rs ST. !. Fulton
anl Blackburn smith We had refused
ta ,a,e auy side in The fight before the
primary. and after the primary had nom
mated its candidates we felt land we
believe rightly that we should do all
we could TO help the nominees. We
still think so.
Ofthe two men whom we mention bv
name, Mr. Fulton, we have been reliably
Informed, is a son Of Confederate sol /
dier. Mr.. Smith, as everyone knows who |
knows anything, s a son of a Confed- |
crate soldier. is a member Of the Sons Of /
Confederate Veterans, and is Chairman /
Of the History Committee Of that or
ganization.
Both Of the above gentlemen thanked |
us for the article. II it had been TO the
effect that the Confederates should take
back seat, we have every reason to
believe they would have been the first to
ask for an explanation.
Ofthe two editors Of the COURIER.
both are sons of men who followed
Lee and Jackson.
Asto our saying the old Coufederates
ough 10 take back seat we have pub Il
lished eight columns cor one entire PAGE
of our paper oomme1dato-y the Con
federate cause and i,s soldiers within F.
the past siX weeks
We asa b. simple justice thar -Ls-e
facts e cczpzr=5 uith The s-L-e-s-- cf 4
NJ. kcw.s-ar p The S-z-.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

the aid OF government money, supervi-
sion and system, with a reasonable sys-
tenn OF special taxes. with the labor and
material the various counties could sup
ply and with the use Of convicts, we
could within few years build in this
county roads like those in Europe. which
with proper care would endure centuries
TO come TO be a blessing and an inestim-
able gain to all the succeeding genera
News-Leader.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

All advertisements excepting legal adver
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
sient, and will be charged for at the rae of
and three cents per line for each sEoc, eding
insertion.
Obituary notices, resolutions o. .x-spect
and social organizations, other than those
which the editor himself shall give as a
matter Of news. will be charged for, at the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform, and a
liberal reduction is made on all standing adj
vertisements, and rates viii be made known
on application. Changes of adySr, iscnients
must be handed in not later THAI Saturday
morning of each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
or Course.

"All the defendants they've brought
before us so far" said the first jury
man In the criminal court. appear to
be so thin and miserable"
YES" replied the other, naturally
they have a pinched look."-Philadel-
Dhin Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Caution.

do you mean to say you didn't give
that horse thief trial by jury"
1--WE didn't dare" answered Broncho
Bob IF anything as unusual as
trial took place the whole town 'ud
turnout TO see 1t, and some one would
be sure to sneak in and steal some more
horses. "-Exchange.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
A prime Mlni.ter,- Mi.,aI.e.

Lord John Russell. when British
prime minister many years ago. made
the acquaintance OF the late Earl OF
Stair. then Lord Dalrymple, at coun-
try house and was Immensely taken
with his amiable manners. Il am very
pleased TO have made your acquaint-
ance." he said. shaking him warmly by
the hand. You must come into the
house Of commons and support me
there" Il have been doing that for tie
last ten years" was the quiet re-
ioinder
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
The Extremity OF Bliss.

The Parson-Dis am mos post lively
de mos 'streemly juiciest choking
cher put in nah mouth, Br'er Jackson
Brer Jackson-Yes, sab, pahson; d, :
CHECKING wuz raised an brung up o
watermillions, sah.--Leslie's Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order. they fail 10 do
their work.
Pains. achessndrheu-
masiSm come from ex-
cess OF uric acid in the
blood, due 70 neglected
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Quite Pure.

Housekeeper-You claim to sell pure
milk
Milkman (abscntmindedly) - Yes'm,
Absolutely. All the water we use is FL
tered and germ proof. Philadelphia
Ledger
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
MercennrN-

Hes mercenary wretch"
"What makes You think soY"
HE married Miss Goldie Rox, and I
was trying to get her myself" Chicago
Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

Ascum-WeIl. WELL congratulate
you. old man; and how is the baby to
be named2
Popley = BY my wife's people. it
seems.-Exchange
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

Nobility of character manifests 10 elf
Mt loopholes when il Is not prov aei
with large doors.-Wiikins.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

free, also pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilrner
& Co.. Binghamion. N. Y.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name. Swamp-Root DR.. Kilmer's
Swsmp-Root. and the address. Binghamton,
N. Y. on every bottle.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood In your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
PROFIT

The matter of feed is OF
tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-date farmer knows
what to feed his COWS TO get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the children ?
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are soft and undeveloped, a
flesh and muscle food if they
are thin and weak and a blood
food if there is anemia?
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
and brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
The Reader Gets For
One Cent.

The Sun is the best type of newspaper
morally and intellectually. Ii is an educa-
tor OF the highest character, constantly
stimulating 20 noble ideals in individual and
national life.
TED Sun is published on Sunday, as well
as every other day of the week.
BY mail THE DAILY Sun, s3 a year includ-
ing THE SUNDAY sun, 81. THE SuNpAY Sun
alone, 81 year. THE WEEKLY Sun, 81 a
year.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
oVer-woikng in pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries
II used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced 10 the kidneys
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their bevin-
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilrner's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases