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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04

Immediately wired the following:
Il want every depositor paid in
full.' reason given later proves
the inborn greatness of the man:
these people deposited their
money on account of my connec-
ton with the bank, and although
advised by the lawyers of the state
that l am not legally liable, l would
rather not have a dollar of my
own than to see these people lose
their money" In public life Mr..
Conrad has served the people of
Montana in different ways and al
ways TO their best interests. The
first mayor of Fort Benton; one of
the board of Chouteau county COM
missiOnerS; representative in the
upper house of the territorial leg
iSlature 1850. In 1899 without
lobbying or corrupt influences his
record and popularity led him
within four votes of the United
States senate and later in 1901,
while not announced as a candidate,
he was again given a most flatter-
ing vote. Not on account of wealth
and worldly possessions is the
Fraternal Order of Eagles to be
congratulated upon having W. G..
Conrad as a member of its order.
but as a man. loyal and true TO his
fellOwmen, his life is an example
to others, which if followed will
make them worthy of the great
principle of the F. O. f. In the
years to come when the early his
tory of the state is written there
will be said: He was a typical
westener. honest, progressive and
worthy to be designated as the
Grand old man of Montana. W.
q. Conrad"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
W. G. CONRAD.

The following article is taken
frem the Mountain Eagle. publish
ed at Helena, Mont:
Among prominent men of the
state who are affiliated with the
Fraternal Order of Eagles. none
have done more in building up the
diversified interests of Montana
than w. &. Conrad. If painted
IN word pictures, not a book. but
volumes could be filled with inter-
estlng, unique and historical facts
identifying the Conrad brothers
with the industries that have Great
ed the great state of Montana. A
brief synopsis dating from 1858
would show youth, Is wears old
leaving the old Dominion state a
trip by rail and stage 10 Cincinnati.
down the Ohio to Cairo. nm tho
Mississippi to st. Louis: then GOO
miles on the old Missouri 70 Fort
Benton. A clerk; partner: then
proprietor in an enterprise that is
now extinct, general barter and
trading store, employing hundreds
OF men freighting supplies for
civilians, the military and Indians.
IN the United States and Canada,
As the years passed by, one in
dustry required that it be connect
ed with others, this developed the
Conrad Cattle Company, the bank
ing business in Fort Benton which
was later removed to Great Falls
The Conrad entire interests in this
bank were disposed of by them in
1894 and the year following the
doors of the bank were closed.
"hen the news reached Mr.. Con-
rad, then visiting in Virginia, he
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
The Russian samoxar

Every Russian peasant who is pros
porous enough to enjoy the luxury Of
tea has his samOvar. At all inns each
visitor is supplied with one. 1t in
variably accompanies the traveller and
the picnicker. and even the officers
starting out upon campaign find
room for small one in their baggage.
Samovar signifies self boiler" IL is
MADE or brass, lined with tin and with
tube in the center in which the hot
cinders of charcoal are placed after
having been ignited. Often a pipe con-
meets 1t with the chimney, and two
friends will sit for hours drinking the
boiling hot weak tea.-Harper's Bazaar.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
A BOOK OF DEEP THOUGHT.

The COURIER returns thanks 10
the author for a Volume entitled
Analytic Interest Psychology and
Synthetic Philosophy" by j. :.
Engle, ~ NJ. Mr.. Engle is q
former Clarke county boy, and has
many frieneds here who will be
glad to read of his success as an
author. The volume deals with
the psychological and philosophical
peculiarities of the human race.
and the triumphs of mind over
matter. While the editor has not
had sufficient time to read and d.
gest the book in detail. we can see
from a hurried glance that the
book Will be one in which we shall
take great pleasure and with which
weshallspend many pleasanthours.
The author proves himself a man
of more than ordinary intellect,
and his volume Is we'll worth own
ing.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Real Estate Opportunities.

The Knoll" a beautiful and
charming residence on South
Church ST., Berryville. Va. in the
center of four acre lawn with
shade trees and evergreens and
surrounded by an Arbor Vital
hedge. 1t contains three reception
rooms, large hall. ten bed rooms,
bath rooms (hold and cold water),
two water closets and lighted
throughout with Acetylene Gas.
The sanitation is perfect. Anex-
cellent stable. carriage house, poul-
try yard aud garden. An oppor-
tunity for q city gentleman to pur-
chase summer home that cost
$4,000 at the low price of 81, 500.
Farm of 12O acres, - miles from
Berryville, land especially suited
for fruit. Large dwelling. Price
$4,000.
-Four acres of good land with
Dwelling House and OutbuiIdings,
Merchant, GriSt and Saw Mill. all
in good condition, ~ miles from
Berryville. Pays interest on 81
600. Price $1,000.
652 acres of land. with store
house and mill property. , dwell
lings. 5-acre orchard. Large
spring. II miles from Govern
ment weather bureau. A profita-
bic mercantile and milling buSi-
ness has been carried on at this
place for years. Fine fruit land.
Price $40 per acre.
$50 acres Half mile from
Government weather bureau.
Land adjoining sold for 800 per
acre. Fairly good house. Stab
ling. spring and orchard. ESpec-
tally suited for fruit farm. SIP
per acre.
ID. {. SNYDER.
Real Estate Agent.
BerrYville, va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
POLITE TO THE LAST.
a Maid In Whom Courtesy Was
Ruling Passion.

- AAA0 IN nom Courtesy Was
Ruling Passion.
The Ellen in Samuel Lamar Blauch-
ards excellent but now forgotten book
Sketches From Life" had probably
never heard OF Emerson's saying.
There is always time enough for cour-
tesy," but she embodied the great
sage's principle in her daily intercourse
with her fellow beings. Politeness was
q ruling passion with her To the fish
erman's boy she would answer, Yes,
sir; soles, sir, if 1t is quite convenient"
Mr.. Blanchard lodged with Ellen's mis-
tress, and one day the manservant of
friend brought parcel Of books.
The man delivered the books into Ell
lens hands; then. remembering he was
intrusted with a letter also. he search
ed his pockets in vain for the missiye.
Ellen, waiting in the hall, was greatly
distressed
"oh. pray. sir, do not trouble your
selfr'
Trouble myselfr' exclaimed the serv-
ant IF l have letter 10 deliver I've
got to deliver it." And he continued
his search.
I'm sorry TO keep you waiting"
broke out the apologize Ellen.
why, it is / who am keeping Won
waiting" returned the puzzled servant.
What are you talking about? Wei
/ can't find the letter"
''Oh, sir" entreated the maid. "never
mind. l dare say it doesn't signify.
Another time will do quite as well"
Mr.. Blanchard's landiady was taken
sick, and every day the dodgers in
quiries were answered by the faithful
Ellen In somewhat this wise:
My missis' compliments. sir. and
she had very Indifferent night" or.
My missis' compliments, sir, and she
reels very weak today"
One sad day when Ellen appeared
with the breakfast her eyes were red
and her lips quivered. In response to
the usual question she sobbed out:
My missis' compliments. sir and
she died this morning about 8 O'Clock"
Youths Companion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
ADVERTISING CREATES VALUE.

One of the receivers Of the
National Salt company testified in
court that 4 certain trademark was
considered "A valuable asset" as
it was the brand of salt that brought
the highest price and had a good
market.
Asked how this salt was different
from other salts sold by the com
pany, the receiver, hesitating. ad-
mitted that there was no differ
ence; that they all came out of the
same kettle. When the court then
inquired what caused the high
price and good market for this
particular product the witness re-
piled:
Simply the extensive and al
tractive advertising the brand got. -
One thought suggested by this
curious confession is the testimony
1t bears as TO the efficacy of adver-
Using to create "a valuable asset. =
even where, as in this-Iet us hope
Observation-Disclosures, the adver-
tiser was not quite candid about
the quality of the goods.-New
York Herald.
You increase the value of your
firm name and business every
time they appear in this paper.
To stop advertising is like pull.
ing down your sign.
DO you intend to keep your sign
up?
DO you want to secure your
share of the business in this Sec
ton?
An ad in the Courier is the only
way.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
ABUSE OF HOSPITALITY.
The Way IL was Rebuked ny III
Oriental Philosopher

aThAAONoHmtE-
Hospitality is an excellent thing"
said the story teller. "but il is open TO
abuse let me tell you how the orien-
tai hospitality OF Nasr Eddin. n great
man OF the east was abused many
years ago.
From distant village 4 poor man
came 10 Nasr Eddin and made him n
present OF hare Nasr Eddin was de
lighted with his gift. The poor man on
the strength OF il stayed with him
month.
"a short time after a stranger came
with his entire family 10 Nasr k,ddin's
house.
We the stranger explained. are
friends Of the man who gave you the
hare
'Nasr Eddin welcomed the visitors
warmly. and they stayed two weeks.
They had not been gone long when
another family Of strangers arrived.
Whom have l the honor TO re-
ceiveT said Nasr Eddin.
Friends OF the friends OF the man
who gave YOU the hare was the reply.
'Nasr Eddin looked grave He did
not invite these guests indoors. He
served them on the lawn with cups OF
some clear fluid. Tasting this fluid.
they made WY faces, for IL was moth
ing but warm water.
What is this you offer us. Oh. Nasr
EddinF the strangers said reproach-
fully.
The host replied:
"'Oh. that Is the sauc,S OF the sauce
OF the hare"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04

Eyes" said Mrs. Millionaire proud
ly. 1--WE married our daughter very
well. I think. We gave her a dowry
or $2.OO0OO0. and you have no idea
how many noblemen there were after
her She's now n countess"
Yes. read IL all i'm the papers" Ne
turned Mrs. Cheerful smilingly. 1--WE
didn't give our daughter any dOwry at
all. and she Is very happily married
TO a successful young business man"
mo dOwryT"
'NOne. II wasn't necessary. In the
matrimonial market. You know. II de
ponds on the girl whether she IL ac-
cepted as n debit or n credit"
After the full meaning OF this had
percolated through the intellect OF Mrs.
Millionaire a cOldnesS seemed TO arise
and make Itself felt.-New York Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Land.eer.. witty Comment.

Several years ago London Hebrew.
Abraham Solomon, painted n stirring
picture. Waiting For the Verdict"
which was exhibited at the Royal
academy. The artist. not being a Roy
al academician, entitled TO annex r. A.
TO his name, had his painting "skied"
All the pictures contributed by that
august fraternity were, as usual, hung
on the line. Thomas Landseer was in
ecstasies as he beheld the thrilling
scene depicted on the canvas and ex-
claimed, There is Solomon I'm all his
glory, but not R. AID like one OF
theser'
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
A WINNING SCHEME.
The Power OF rfmid Beanty to Dis
arm Wrathfui shoppers.


A woman whose stern vlsage spelled
trouble. says the Philadelphia Record.
stepped up To the complaint desk In n
big store. Back OF the desk was I timid
miss--one OF those Dresden doll girls
who never seem % lose their baby ways
and az the sight OF the wrathful
shopper she seemed 20 shrink a bit.
while into her wide blue eyes came
what the poets would style the look OF
startled fawn. The indignant Gus
toner began TRADE about some mis-
take that had been made in connection
with a purchase. but her anger diSap-
peared when she saw how much the
shopgirl seemed to take the matter 10
heart Finally. after calmly explaining
the fault. she went away smiling ITS
3 great scheme" remarked the obServ-
ant manager with the air OF "A man be-
slowing bouquets on himself. You
see. In every large business establish
ment there are bound 20 be mistakes
occurring all the time When Gus
toners come back and kick about err
roTs they are usually I'm an unreason-
able frame OF mind. IL there was n
man back OF the complaint desk or n
strongminded woman. we'd have all
kinds OF trouble smoothing out the
kinks. because the customers would
keep their fighting mood on when
they encountered somebody who looked
able 20 take care OF himself But to
so up against a pretty. timid girl dis
arms them. and I'm a minute they are
cool and ready to talk over the situa-
ton peaceably. The men kickers could
not raise n row with handsome girl.
and the women-well their motherly
instincts are touched and they become
good humored.''
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
The bird sentinel.

was interested one Sunday in
watching the movements OF birds.
Crumblling biscuit, I threw Il out.
sat down on the piazza and awaited re-
suits. writes a contributor TO the Bos-
ton Record.
IL was not long after the birds came
and helped themselves before n cat
appeared. Then a warning note was
sounded by bird. evidently on guard
on the top OF the piazza. where he
could survey the whole scene. At his
warning every bird disappeared and
remained I'm hiding until reassurlng
note was heard from the little sentry
posted on the piazza roof.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
The Granting OK

One Of the largest OF the mammalia
Of Tibet is the yak, or grunting OK.
Standing between five and six feet
high at the shoulders. the bulk of this
strange looking creature is not a little
exaggerated by the enormous growth
OF hair upon the lower part Of the body
and tail. Beneath the outer coat. more
over, there is 4 layer OF wool known as
pushim, which is highly priced for the
making OF cloth
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Moving PIcture. nnd sen.icLnr..-

Successive pictures have been taken
at intervals during an ocean voyage TO
show the life aboard ship. the swing
OF the great seas and the rolling and
pitching or the steamer. The heave
and swing OF the steamer and the
mountainous waves have been so
realistically shown on the screen in the
theater that some sQueamish specta-
tors have been made almost seasIck. 1t
might be comforting TO those who were
made unhappy by the sight OF the
heaving seas TO know that the operator
who took one series OF sea pictures.
when dashed with his machine in the
lookout place on the foremost OF the
steamer, suffered terribly from seasick-
ness and would have been glad enough
TO set his foot on solid ground: never
theless he stuck 10 his post and COM
pleted the series.-From Stories OF In
ventors," by Russell Doubleday.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
ANOTHER YEAR.

The year 1904 has passed into
history.
Looking back into the year just
past. we note with sorrow the
death of some of the best residents
Of the County. and the COURIER'S
friends. Death has come and sad
dened many homes. and those whom
we have loved and respected have
passed to that great beyond
With all due reverence to their
memories, let US write their faults
upon the sands. that they may be
quickly forgotten, but let us write
their virtues upon the tablets of
immortal memory.
The year has seen many changes
in the County and Town. Changes
which have gone hard with some
and have been pleasant to others.
Such is Life.
For the COURIER the year has
been one of advancementa and profit.
\ large number of new subscribers
have been added 10 our list. and
they continue TO come in as the
days pass. 1t Is with pleasure
that we note this, a we'll a. the
re-joining of many who had tenn
pOrarily left Us. The editor has
endeavored TO make the COURIER
a true representative of all the
people in the County. without class
or prejudice, and we have tried to
make our news matter deal strictly
with the truth. 1t Is our highest
ambition to make it said of the
COURIER that every statement it
contains Is true.
BY the help Of the people of
Clarke county this can be done.
Without that help, nothing can be
accomplished.
For the patronage and assistance
of 1904 we feel deeply grateful.
For the patronage of 1905 we thank
everyone in advance, but we do
not want this patronage unless you
feel that we have merited it.
In the beginning of this good
year of 1905 we want to feel that
we love our friends and respect
our enemies. No person can edit
a newspaper without making enc
mics. but we hope and believe that
our enemies are honorable.
1t is our wish that everyone of
our acquaintance should meet in
friendship, love and truth. If that
cannot be, let Us at least meet
openly and honestly.
To every reader Of the COURIER.
to every personal friend, to every
acquaintance, we say. the latch
string Is always out. Come when
YOU feel like it, and we will be
glad.
May the flowers bloom be sweet.
may prosperity and health and
strength be your portion through
1905 and all the years to come.
Hail TO 1905,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
ID. {. SNYDER.
Real Estate Agent.
BerrYville. Va.
THE COLOR OF SNOW.
Although Ia Appears white. IL IL
Really n Delicate Blue.


Science. while IL gets at the marrow
and essence OF things upscts many
pretty decisions and faucies. We have
been taught from childhood that snow
is white. and tie impression conveyed
20 our brains through the medium Of
sight appears TO settle the question be
Yond the possibility OF a doubt. vet
though the Judgment Of our senses is
10 the contrary, il can be scientifically
demonstrated that its true color is blue.
II Is faint and delicate cerulean tint
60 be sure. but decided enough 70 make
The scientific declaration that snow is
blue one that IS positive and irrefuta-
BILE.
IL is well known fact that pure wa
ter In small quantities Is perfectly
transparent. In large masses IL IS dis
unctly blue. Snow is simply the crys-
tails Of pure water. The reelection from
these Is that OF all the colors OF the
rainbow or prism. but by uniting be-
fore they reach the eye cause snow to
appear 10 be white But" you will
say. the single crystal also appears 10
be white" This is true beyond ques-
ton. the reason being that that which
appears 10 be single crystal is in
reality multitude OF microscopic
threads, prisms. lines and dots.
In spite OF their apparent great di-
yersity in form and shape, which may
vary from hairlike crystals to perfect
stars OF beautiful, delicate and intri-
cate designs. they may be said 10 be
absolutely uniform in original delinea-
ton, that OF the hexagonal prism. The
primitive form is that Of a straight
needle OF ice. radiating from a central
nucleus. always at symmetrical dis
tances and at angles Of either co or 100
degrees. What may on casual exami-
nation be taken for exceptions TO this
rule are the little disks which occasion
ally fan. These on close examination
proved 10 be six sided planes. the angle
still being 10 degrees.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
The TaraHfuIn.

Iarantulas are plentiful in the rough
broken country In the southern part Of
California. They are repulsive looking
creatures, with fat hairy bodies. over
plentiful wiry legs and cruel poison
mandibles. They stay in their bur
rows during the dry season, but as
soon as the rains begin they sally forth
The tarantula constructs very skill
full burrow and nest in the ground 1t
has cover SO nicely fitted that it can
scarcely be detected from the surround
ing soil. The cover opens and shuts
upon hinge. and on the inside are
holes, into which the occupant thrusts
bis mandibles and thus holds his fort"
against intruders.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04

Aunt Jane-Did Mr.. Sweeser propose
last EVENING" Carrie-How did you
happen TO guess it; Yes, and I'm going
to take out policy for $1,000. Aunt
Jane-For mercy's sake, what do you
meanf Carrie-Well. you see, he be-
gan to make love TO me, but the chance
to get new applicant was so strong
he couldn't resist. He's life insur-
ance solicitor, you know. - Boston
Transcript
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Think Straight.

Ii would be impossible for a lawyer
10 make reputation in his profession
while continually thinking about medl-
cine or engineering. He must think
about law and must study and become
thoroughly imbued with its principles.
1t is unScientiflc TO expect to attain
excellence or ability enough to gain
distinction in any particular line while
holding the mind upon and continually
contemplating something radically diff
ferent.-Success Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
His Instrumentation

Little Amzi (who has an inGulrins
mind)-Uncle Tim. saw the word liz
tho newspaper. What is the "curricu
ium' OF college? Uncle Timrod
promptiy)-Curriculum. eh? Why
that's what them ere mop headed col.
Iege students comb their hair with
Exchange
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Consumption

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. "Eat plenty of
pork" was the advice TO the
consumptive SO and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
sEmulsioniS themod-
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive stomachs.
SCOTS Emulsion is the most
refined of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
SCOTS Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hyPophos-
phiteS in SCOTS Emulsion
that puts new life into the
weak parts and has special
action on the diseased lungs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
True Erfendshin

Harold-My trusted and bosom
friend, Jack Armstrong. has cut me
out in the affections Of Dolly Giddy-
gurl. What do you think of that? Jer.
rold-Why. think that's the kind Of a
friend TO have. old chap.-Puck
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Work and Play.

Whizzer-Every man ought to divide
his time between work and play. Josh
em-Yes. Your friend TOUGHER over
there certainly does that When he
isn't playing the races he Is working
his friends.-Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04

AL advertisements excepting LEGAL adver
tisemcnts and professional cards inserted for
sient. and will De charged To- -. the rare Of
Eve cents pcr line for the INST insertion,
and three cents per line for each sUCc, eding
insertion.
Obituary notices. resolutions OF aspect,
and social organizations. other than those
which the editor himself shell give as a
matter Of news. viii be charged boz AZ the
Aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform. and a
liberal reduction Is made on all standing ad-
vef.iSementS and rates viii he made known
on application. Changes of aGvSr, isCuents
must be handed in no; later than Saturday
morning OF each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04

Il have premonition," hoarsely
whispered she. pulling out her first
gray hair.
"Premonition OF whatT' growled her
husband.
"a premonition that 1 shall dye to-
Post
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
The Judge nj Re.ar,ss

Did you ever try any OF our whisky.
JudgeT" asked the dealer.
NO" replied the Judge. but | tried
man today who had."-Judge.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-01-04
Even Then

Think twice before you speak. and
even then nine times out OF ten the
world won't lose anything IL you keep
still--Somerville Journal.