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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

A New York paper crlticises Buffalo
t.csus. the men Of Buffalo wear sack
coats at dinners and dances. We have
often wondered where the men who
followed that nLominnbic custom
cam. from.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

The American indisn has endured
many hsrdships and indlGnitics with
~ further protest than . Grunt Of dis.
approval. but IL, those who arr tsying
4, fastca tho name "Amssind" upon
him have . care. There IL . point
u which lndian stoleiaA gives way
10 the var daacs aaa lAe thifss fos
gore.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Senator Dcpew paid 800 m hour
for tho privilege Of monopoiixing .
,po, from which the inaugural parade
could be seen to advantage. II must
have been n place that Plat didn't
care for.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

A national law In Japan forbids
boys under 90 years of age TO use to-
btcco 10 any form. That secluded
srot behind the barn must be espc.
clally popular In Japan.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

The Philadelphia Ledger refers TO
dirty paper Ms one of the disagree
able features of our currency" II
will bc hard TO convince most persons
ihst there Ii any disaErccablc feature
about money.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

A company has purchnsed the CON
donsod milk factory at Winthrop. Me.
and viii convert II Into an oilcloth
mandatory at once. Now what T.
there funny about thatg
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Coming all the way from New Zea.
land To this town ut the summons Of
her lover. Miss Daisy Badiand n.
rived here n few days ago. and they
were quietly married. says . Middle.
boro. Mass. dispatch. The interest.
ins romance grew out of the South
African war. Tho groom was Fran.
els Wentworth. young Engiishmsn
lie left home when young to seek his
fortune In South Africa. When the
Boer War came ON he enlisted, and II
Was during his service that he met
Miss Badiand. The young soldier
came out Of the war with little but
glory behind him. and his fortune still
to be made. while his desires we're
Increased. largely owinx to the hope
of = marriage In the future.
Not finding an opportunity 10 his
liking. young Wentworth forsook
south Africa for America. and IL
Esston weat to work for James Ran.
Kin. the duck farmer. Thea he came
TO Middieboro and bought ~ "aban.
doned" farm In East Miadiehoru aad
started raising ducks snd chickens,
with excellent prospects of success.
Recently he sent to her home In New
Zealand for bis promised wife.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

A Boston woman has invented an
ingenious whipping machine for use
Of husbands who misbohayc. We un.
d.rsiand that four dozen large-sixcd
ones are being reserved Tor Mrs.
Hoch.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Mr.. James J. Jcfrrics mournfuliy oh.
fdyos that President Roosevelt might
have made n rrent reputation as n
professional rugilist. These fatal mis-.
takes In the choice Of careers are very
rad.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Philadelphia IS placarded with bull
letins which read: The city Is in
danger. pray for the mayor And
yet the mayor isn't grateful.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Those New York doctors who are
protesting much excitement at having
discovered resident who has no
brains are 10 be praised for their civ.
io pride. anyhow.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

No doubt the gorgeous effects with
abrspt curves" which the milllners
recommend for spring hats Will put
an abrupt crimp into hubby's pocket
book.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

A gigantic railroad merger with 81
o0c 100000 capital, Well, well. how
plentiful paper money is getting 10
be,
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Important TO spring poets. The
Berkshire County Eagle announces:
Spring poems will be received and
plsoed on nle In this office on and af-
ter March a.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

a patriot. says President Woodrow
Wilson. is man who has a surplus
o: energy to spend for the welfare
o. the community outside OF hliaself
Ttatll do.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Can you think OF anything more
delicious than roast rhinoceros. served
hot, and garnished with sprigs from
a jungle7
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Another victory for emancipated
womanhood' Our sisters will salute
the flag hereafter just as We do.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

The Boston baseball players call
Mr.. Jack Chesbro's famous specially
the erpectorafion ball.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

BY all means sterilize the paper
money, but don't XIII the money-mak
ing germ in the process. Lots OF PEG
pic would like TO be inoculated with
II
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Twenty.six bacteria can live .
month on = Eingle penny. Lucky lit
tic chaps!
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

Unfortunately. under the circum-
stances. Maxine Gorky can't e1claim:
What's exile but set free."
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

When . man tells you that be II
welded to his art. In most cases he
Ia wldower.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

The VanderbIIts and the Goulds
paid 1890 apiece for their places to
see the inaugural parsde-~hich IS
cheap for them.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08
Pine Tess sh,,IIns.

MsrxhAll Priest of Marlboro. Mass,
hiss . silver Aoericsa coin which hs
claims II the oidsst piece II money
made In this coantry. nov 10 exist.
snce. TIE coils ID what 10 knowa =
. Pine Tres shiiiias. aAd ID dated
1853. TIE piscs II neasy 10 u GOD
coaditioa. the date Esd othss marx.
iAss hsisg easily nads out.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08
American chssss Best
k0&6 icAn c11p0Ao pVTc0 eT,I1x

AsasscAs cnsooAa oVTea sTtLFuN.
The shaded portions show the per.
crn,agrs VI nutrinent In four kisds
Of checses. rhs Gathering diagrams
arc from ~ Engiish paper.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

ne novel spectacle oe an Oh
hliched 10 . sSsaxh wss sesa 90 the
streets Of Wsstminstss. W.. duriag
The WATER Mr. fasahaa Of the south
district vas the driver.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-04-08

with very powerful spring. Since
1927 II has been Illegal to set man.
traps in the open. though II Is still
permissible to set them indoors be-
tween sunset and sunrise rs 4 defense
against burglars.
Mantraps are now rarely seen ex.
ccp, In museums. and are only bought
as eurioslii.s. when from $50 TO $40
n often realized for one.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
Virginia Needs Advertising.

In its September issue, the
Southern Field, in it's leading edi-
torial, says:
At the present time the South
is in greater need of rural popula-
ton than any other element"
As matter of fact, the South
has been in need Of such settlers
right along, but only recentIy-and
mostly because the trend Of immi-
grafton has been West for the last
year and to Canada this been
universally realized.
The New York Times, of Octo-
Der is. published an editorial show
ing that the awakening is surely
on in the South. and that southern
ers must do something 20 turn the
tide of immigration in their direc-
ton.
Every desirable family coming
from elsewhere TO establish home
within any State is a valuable ac-
cession to its population and a dis
tlnct benefit to its existing interests.
Every State i'm the Union contains
countless opportunities for the
stranger. agricultural, industrial
anil commercial. But there are
distinctions, climatic and otherwise,
hence the attractions are not equal
IL the sight of all.
The Commissioner of Agricul-
tuir. IN his report to the Governor
of Virginia, says:
III this department had sufi-
cient funds to advertise the State
properly, there would he seen.
within the next few years. mark
ed increase in the value of our
lands and other properties. "
THIS hits the nail on the head.
The States having the best to offer
have but one means Of drawing
public attention thereto, viz, 10y
advertising, and this is always done
in half-hearted fashion, without
achieving what might be regarded
as any great measure of success.
Surely the South needs more
settlers and particularly of the ag-
ricultural class, and the only way
they can get it is 10y advertising on
a broad, comprehensive, well con
sidercd plan.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
WESTERN COWMANSHIP.
spectacular Exhibition of bareback
Riding on sioux Reservation.

1t was during the progress Of the
great festival held every year by the
Sioux Indians on their reservation in
South Dakota that l once had the op-
portunity of seeing an exhibition of
bareback riding that Outdid the most
spectacular features OF any circus ring
In the world.
Midway Of the prairie a COW was
tied. She was fat. matronly and pos
5essed OF that dignity which bespeaks
n gentle mind and simple character.
About her horde Of horsemen gath
cred late In the afternoon. Here was
something 7 wished 70 see, 80 I worm
ed my way into the press. OF all these
thousands every one rides. and a foot
man is rare enough 20 cause commo-
tiOn. Let him bear a camera and he
is a curiosity. Not only that but he
is in danger Of being trampled by the
ranks OF riders. who stampede hither
and yon in solid phalanx. the ponies
crowding TIL they are carried from
their feet
Patient surprise was IN the dark eyes
OF the COW as ropes were passed around
her bust-the word does not seem right
and he who would was invited 70
ride
Very tame sport" I thought as 1
focused. for she had gone % grazing
again. When no one volunteered. I
marveled. Evidently these men scorn-
ed such cripple's work. and there was
q joke In IL somewhere. II was a
squaw's game. At last a man dis
mounted. shook of hat and coat and
cinched up hiS belt. I marveled more.
FOR he had been pointed out as the best
rider on the reservation and had bust
81 bronchOS FOR Mr. Cody in most Of the
great cities OF the world. 1 stood near
the COW while she munclred her grass
and happed a fly from her ear. Then
one large and liquid eve winked. Yes.
she winkcd at me understaudingly and
I began 10 wonder If this was the com
mon or garden COW Of the east or II,
perchance. the blood OF Texas ran in
her veins
The Indian approached and leaped 70
her back like "a cat. winding his fingers
into the rope surcingle.
Never before had I seen an atavism
10 recognize H. That cow became q
raging demon. Her eyes narrowed TO
ominous steely slits. ann quite sure.
her ears dcttened back. and she barred
her teeth in q grin Of diabolic fury.
The peaceful and agricultural lines OF
motherhood left her frame while her
architecture became that OF a dragon
IN a iit. She swore horribly IN n coarse
bass voice. leaped ike an antelope.
wriccled Ike snake. side stepped Ike
q pusilist. and the champion broncho
buster scared through the air a-spread
landing between his shoulder blades
with the cough OF escaping breath.
Eventually tho beast was ridden. but q
finer bit OF cowmanShip 7 have never
seen nor more wonderful ground and
LOFTY tumbling.-ReX Z Beard in AID.
pleton'S Booklovers' Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
DR.. MCBryde 10 Leave BlaCkSburs.

DIR. NJ. j. McBryde, who has
been at the head of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg,
for more than fifteen years, will
probably sever his connection with
that school at the expiration of his
present term.
Ii is understood that he will
accept the Presidency of Sweet
brier Institute, in Amherst county.
DIR. McBryde Is at present in
Jamaica, where he went because
of i'll health.
The many graduates of the V.
VI. |. who reside in this section
will be sorry to hear of Mr.. Nc
Bryde's decision, as he was de-
servedly popular with all who
knew him.
1t is rumored that Mr.. i. .Thomp-
son Brown, who is now connected
with the V. p. l., will be an aspi-
rant for the position of President
of the school.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
Southland Superstttton.

Caitbpess tGaelic "Gollabh"1 Cat
teynes. the Land of the Stranger. and
sutherland. the Southland. are STEPPED
in strange SuperStiJionS. some trace
able 10 Morse. Others TO Celtic infu-
ence. The lone. wind swept home Of
the clan Of the Cats. with its miles Of
moorland and peat fields. its bold.
rocky coast. with Sutherland. and the
groups Of islands 10 the north are in
a peculiar sense the home az folklore.
legend, myth and peasant wisdom. To
this day the older members Of the fish
ing community take OF their bonnets
rs they row past the head Of W'haila-
soc and thus express in their simple
way the deep reverence which they
feel for the great mither" on whose
breast they are tossed.
The laSSieS " FreSwick dress their
hair before sunrise on pain Of causing
their sweetheartS 10 be laShed with
these Silken treSSeS ny the evil kelpies
Of the pool. The farmer Of today lights
the bonfire NJ midnight on New Years
eve and passes his key through the
flames TO secure them from disease.
while the herd boys jump over the
flaming peats for good luck. Change
ling children are regarded with the
same awe as Of old. and witches. elins
and SpriteS can. il iS said. be discerued
around the Maiden PapS weaving the
threads of fate Scottish Review.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
How the Money Goes.

The New York American is
scandalized by the discovery that
the United States Canal Commits
sion is shipping to Panama on the
steamer Melderskin, by way of
supplies" for the excavators, 20
dozen ladies' night robes, 20dozen
dress shirts, 6 dozen suit cases, a
case of ; O'Clock, tea sets and 80
work tables for ladies'. Some OF
the goods were purchased, the
buyer for the canal commission is
said to have admitted, with part of
the S61, 100000 expended on the
Panama canal TO date. The idea
Is that nothing Is too good far the
men that will finish the canal joh
in time say within twenty OF
thirty years. But what the dig
gers want with the , O'Clock tea
sets, or the night robes, is not ex-
planned. Baltimore sun.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
Bryan Strikes the Keynote.

Mr.. William j. Bryan, who is
making a tour around the world,
and who Is Just now investigating
conditions in the Far East, has de-
clined an invitation to be the guest
of Acting Governor Ide during his
stay in Manila, for the reason, al
legged, that he will visit that city
as newspaper representative and
not as private citizen, and that
his acceptance ef the Governor 5
hospitality would place him under
obligations to the government and
embarrass him in any comments
he might see tit to make in the
public print.
In taking this course Mr.. Bryan
shows that he has keen sense of
newspaper ethics. No reputable
newspaper man will knowingly put
himself under embarrassing obi
cations and, so to speak. muzzle
the press. The conscientious
newspaper man is very careful how
he accepts favOrS. He lives in an
atmosphere of independence and if
he is true to himself and To his
duties, he will never tie his own
hands. 1t is his concern To keep
himself free from all sorts Of en-
tanglements and to keep himself
in position to speak his mind with
out fear, favoritism or prejudice.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
Qualifications Of an Editor.

Every man, in the eye of the
law, is Il soldier. but it takes a lot
ot drilling To make him fit to be
shot. The embryo editorial writer
needs training, too. First of all.
me must be a man OF broad culture:
ne must learn Greek, German and
1iddish; he must be familiar with
Adam Smith and the training of
dogs; ne must know the platforms
here and abroad since the dawn of
history, and must be polite and
aifable. he must understand in
ternational exchange; Tolstoi's
novels and the language Of flowers;
he must know both sides of all
public questions and invent new
sides for those that have but one
side per each: he must be familiar
with marine engineering, mixed
drinks, theology, etiquette, and the
chords of the diminished seventh:
he must read all the newspapers in
all languages, and the principal
books, reviews and pamphlets; he
must peruSe the Congressional
Record, with his toast and milk.
and the Ladies' Home journal
with his matin coffee; he must be
sound in wind. limb and doctrine;
he must write legible hand;
finally, he must be able To turn
inside out twice u week without
upsetting a glass of water balanced
ON the end of his nose. baltimore
Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
CORRESPONDENCE
CASTLEMAN'S FERRY.

Miss Fannie Galloway visited friends
In Charles Town last week.
Miss Helen Detweiler. Of Washington
Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Castle.
man, at North Hill.
Miss Leslie Royston has returned from
visit to her cousin, Miss Mary Rovston
Mrs. J. W Longerbeam spent las,
week with her daughter. Mrs. J. :.
Payne.
Mr- Harry Savage, Of Maryland is
visiting Mr. Charles Wynkoop.
Miss Flora Longerbeam. Miss Lille
NARROW, and Nr. James NARROW attended
the dance at Gaylord last Tuesday nirbt
Mr.. Thomas NARROW visited his sister
Mrs. Willie Wilson, last week.
Mrs Minnie NARROW visited no,
mother Mrs. John McClaughrey, last
Tuesday.
Mr.. T. Roystou and family have
moved into this neighborhood.
Miss Ella Bell spent Friday with her
brother, Mr. Rufus Bell.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
WILDWOOD.

Miss Agnes Kennedy. OF New York.
and her two brothers. Mr.. Phil Kennedy.
Of Maryland and Nr. Andrew Kennedy.
Of Washington. were 81 the "Vinevard.'
near MiNwood. last week. They came
TO attend the funeral of their aunt. Miss
Lizzie Cooke, on Tuesday.
Mr Phil Meade, Jr.. Of Piusburr. and
Mr- Conway Dillingham;. Of Phnadel-
phia, are spending Christmas at the
Vineyard.
Mrs. Onderdonk and her son. Mr.
Onderdonk, Of =. James. Nd, were at
ken'mere last week. with Mrs. Gilpin.
Mr.. Henry b. Glpin. with his brother.
Mr.. Gilpin and wife, also Mr.. Donald
Gilpin, from Princeton, are at Kent
more for Tie holidays.
Mr.. p. II. Mayo's guests at Powhatan
are Nj. and Mrs. Beucham Cameron and
family and Miss Agnes Harrison. Of
/ Washington.
Mrs. Hugh NJ. Nelson's mother, Ms.
/ George W. Nelson. and Miss Charlotte
Nelson. of Warrenton, were at Long
Branch, for Christmas.
Mrs Thomas VI. Nelson and daughter.
Mary Nelson, who has been attending
school al Lynn, Conn, are at Edge
wood Mrs. Frank Writings. for the
holidays.
Mr.. Nat Burweu, from the University
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
MOUNT AIRY.

The snow has passed away. and we
have had some spring-Hke weather here
for the past few days.
Mr. and Mrs George T. Plaster snen,
Christmas in Washington with Mrs Plss.
ter's mother. Mrs. Harriet Turner.
Miss Susie Kelley is a, her home IN
Pine Grove.
Miss Minnie Elsea is visiting a, the
Top.
Nr r. r. Bell. of Richmond. has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. Mary A. Elsea.
at the Top.
Professor Casper spent Christmas q,
his home here.
IL was rumored here that 8Ir. Harlow
omallwood was married in Washington
Christmas Day 90 Miss Wiley. sister
OF his wife who died a few months 400
but the Washington papers contained no
mention OF such marriage license be-
in- issued.
IA license was issued In WASHINGTON
TO Mr. Smaliwood and Miss Wiley yes.
ierday, December 26-ED. CorRrrn1
Mr.. Truesiaie was at the Top Christ.
mas Eve.
Miss Rose Bell, OF Washington. is At
home az Pine Grove.
Dr' Henry Plaster is having a COSY
little house built in Bluemon, by Messrs.
Albert and William Ashbv.
Mr.. jacob Frea has just completed the
large barn on Mr.. : p. Ker's farm on
the river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Poston spent
Christmas Day with friends At the Ton
Everything passed or quietly here
Christmas Day, and there was very little
disorder.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
TO COURIER READERS.

Our subscription list has been
increased fifteen per cent during
1905. and we expect to do a great
deal better during 1906. During
the past year we have lost only
five subscribers. During the COM
ing year we don't expect to lose
that many.
If you are in doubt as to the
time your subscription expires,
send us a dollar and we will credit
1t on your account. 1t is better To
be paid in advance than TO be in
arrears.
Last week we received a letter
from one of our subscribers. in
which he said:
/ enclose s.. Mark my sub
scription paid up as far as that
amount will carry it, and then send
me the BILL"
His subscription expired in Dec
ember, and we have marked him
paid up TO December, 1910.
He Is all right.
Every man in Clarke county
ought to take his home paper. II
there was not a line Of news in the
paper, and 1t consisted entirely of
advertisements, lit would be worth Il
Don't YOU think sol
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
scotch Humor.

An artist is busy at his easel by the
waySide \ rustic is looking over his
shoulder In the free manner Of the in
dependent Scot. y brother rustic Is in
Il field near by with his hands In his
pockets lie Is uncertain whether il
Is worth while Ia take the trouble To
mount the dike for the uncertain pleas
ure Of looking ut the picture. What Is
he doing. JOckS" asks he In the field Of
his better situated mate. Drawn WI
pent" returns Jock over his shoulder
rs I bOnny?" again asks the son Of
toll In the field "Ocht. but bonnyr'
comes bacS the prompt and decided
answer Cf the critic OF considerations
for the artists feeling there IS not a
trace. yet both OF these rustics wiz ap-
preciatively relate the incident on COM
ing in from the field and washing them
selves with this rider: AN he didna
look over weel pleased, can tell ye!
Did he. JOcKT
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
Christmas JOllifCatiOn.

The Christmas season never
comes around and passes entirely
free from drunkenness and rowdy=
ism.
The present holiday season is no
exception to the rule.
The authorities here have been
very lenient, we think, in the
administration of justice to of
tenders.
The boy with the firecracker and
the man with the Jag" are things
usually productive of noise and
some disorder, and the small mum
ber of "visitors" at the lookup
speaks we'll for the very broad
latitude allowed by the officials,
The offenders should appreciate
this, but we doubt if they do.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-12-27
Special Service at Episcopal Church.

Next Saturday night, beginning
at Ills and closing at y o'clock,
special services will bc held in
Grace Episcopal Church by the
Rector, Rev. Edward Wall. in
celebration of the last day and last
Sunday in the year.
An appropriate musical program
Will be rendered by the choir.
1t is expected that large con
gregation will be present. Is this
will be the first service of this char
acteT ever held in Grace Church