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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
The School Book Question.

The candidates for Attorney
General hold separate views as TO
the way in which the single list OF
school books should be brought
about. We publish below the
views, in brief, of each candidate,
taken from their published cards:
MIR. ANDERSoN'S VIEW.
As to our future policy with re-
ference to school book adoption |
am earnestly in favor of such a plan
as will give to our children the
books best adapted to their wants.
at the very lowest prices at which
books are furnished anywhere.
This can be done by emitting
from our present list the least
desirable books and substituting
for them those covering the same
subjects, and which are most large
ly used in the state and best suited
for our wants.
This would bring us to a straight
single list for the whole state rs
soon as and at less cost than any
other plan that has been suggested,
particularly if the changes are
made, as they ought to be, only in
new classes beginning the study of
a subject.
In this way, in a few years. a
uniform single list, comprising the
very best books, could be secured
for the primary and graded school
of our state at a cost as low as that
at which they are furnished to any
state or anywhere.
l am As much in favor Of this as
any onebe.
MIR. WILLIAMS VIEW.
The method suggested by Mr..
Anderson for ultimately arriving
at a single list adoption Is not only
impracticable but Is impossible un-
der the present rules adopted by
the state board, simply because no
two or more counties or cities can
be relied on to adopt the same
books. The only possible way to
arrive at uniformity = the books
for use in the public schools is
through the action of the state
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
Willy REYNARD.
Few wild Creatures Can Compel,
With the EnN In CrnffInc.

Few wild Creatures Can Compete
With the Fox In Crnftiness.
Those familiar with the Fables OF
-1lsop' VIII remember the reputation
which reynar,l bears among the rest
OF the animals. IL is questionable
whether any wild creature can com
pete with the fox I'm craftlness. To
look at him generally. even IN his or
binary habits. he exhibits an amount
OF clevcrness which astonishes one.
Should a fox catch a hedgehog. whose
spincs e6ecually protect him from
most OF his enemies. he does not waste
time rs n fox terrier will DO. In en-
deavoring 10 worry his prey lie mere
ly rolls him 20 the nearest water.
knowing that a drop or two VIII cause
the animal 20 relax his hold.
IL Is rare thing TO catch one IN n
trap laid at the door or his earth
even. IL he Is inside when the tran *
set he waits until some other animal
springs il and then energies TO eat the
victim and the bait Only when driven
10y the terrible pangs OF hunger viii he
tempt fate IN his own person. Most
animals gorge themselves when they
are fortunate enough 10 come across a
superabundance OF food. Not so with
reynard. Should he find poultry
yard we'll stocked and ir protected he
ILLS his larder first. Nor does he. as
the proverb says. put all his eggs in
one basket" He puts one fowl IN a
hedge' hides another in bush. places
a Third Ia a hole In a tree. rapidly digs
cavity for fourth and covers IL up
again, remembering In each case where
his stores are concealed. And when
his supplies are sufficient In his own
estimation he takes fine Tat chicken
or duck TO his earth" for present en-
Field.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
A CARD.

To the Voters Of Clarke County:
by the generous and cordial support of the
people Of Clarke county I have held the
offices Of Circuit and County Court Clcrkship
Tor the past thirty years. Nobody is more
apprcciativc than l Of the cordial support
ana good will Of the people of the county of
Clarke IN retaining me in their service for 50
many years and take this method of cN-
tending 90 one and all my sincere heartfelt
thanks for the support hitherto given me
during all OF these years have cndeavorcd
70 discharge faithfully and efficiently the
duties OF the office which by Your grace and
favor have held, and ! DO not think that
any fsirminde0 man viii dispute this fact /
Will not be candidate FOR reelection TO this
office but think that frankncSS requires
me 60 say that IT, Samuel Mccormick. in
whose favor | withdraw. is elected. l will lie
his deputy and I think that YOU should
know that fact. l sincerely and earnestly
call upon every friend have in the county
OF Clarke 20 give TO Mr.. Mccormick the
same support they have hitherto given me
and believe would give me again. il were
candidate for reelection.
To those who have yielded me heretofore
their support. rs well as to those who have
not supported me for this office. | extend a
cordlal greeting. and simply ask them now
20 30 me the personal favor of giving TO my
efficient deputy the same support that they
have hitherto given 20 me and in doing this
/ can simply say they VIII confer as great a
favor upon me rs though personally voting
for me.
Sincerely.
JNO NJ. GIBSON
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
ADVERTISING RESULTS.

Mr.. p. J. Afileck, formerly of
Berryville, and now of Washing
ton. was in town last week and
paid the COURIER a pleasant visit.
In the course Of a conversation. he
said:
i take great interest in the
progress of the COURIER, and have
been much pleased at the new
advertising which l have noticed
IN your columns. In Washington
l have built up 4 big business by
aggressive advertising. The mer-
chants of Berryville will eventually
learn that for every dollar they
spend in advertising they will re-
ceive five or ten in profits. Every
business man should see and realize
this"
Mr.. Afiieck is one of the most
energetic and successful young
business men of the National Can't
tai and his immense drug store on
pennsylvania avenue is noted for
Its large patronage. The advertis-
ing for the store occupies a prom
lnent place in the Washington Post.
and 1t brings the results of increas-
ed trade and more profit.
We take this opportunity to
again urge upon Berryville mer-
chants the Importance of thorough
advertising.
You have the success of others
before you as an example, then
why should you hesitate!
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
Rev. Moore Resigns.

Rev. j. II. Moore, of the Pres
byterian church. has resigned his
charge here to accept a call to be
pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Pocomoke City. on the Eastern
Shore Of Maryland, and will enter
upon his duties there about the
first OF July. Rev. Moore has
been in Keyser for fifteen years,
coming here in July, 1890. and
during that time his efforts to help
his people to 4 more consistent and
dcyout worship of God have been
crowned with success.
\ handsome new church that
would bc a credit To some of our
larger towns takes the place If the
one he found here upon his arrival.
and instead of the old nance with
It's limited rooms. there is now a
large convenient ediiicc, attractive
I'm appearance and beautiful in
style, situated I'm one of the prettiest
resident sections of the town. Rev.
Moore is 4 graduate of Hampden
Sidney College. He has been i'm
the ministry thirty-one years. his
first charge being at Louisville.
Ky, where he was pastor for ten
years.
He next moved TO Berryville.
Va, and remained there FIVE years.
after which he came to Keyser.
where he has laborcd faithfully
and weuand has made many friends
here who will regret to see him
leave. We commend Roy. Moore
and his eStimable family to the
hospitable people of Pocomolle City
and can assure them that they are
getting an earnest Christion. n
never firing orker for Christ and
his service and sincere friend fora
pastor. and congratulate them upon
their choice. -Keyser Echo.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
A Free Scholarship.

Any young man or woman who
is a bona tide patron of this paper
may secure free instruction in
Music or Execution.
The Ithaca Conservatory Of
Music, with the desire to stimulate
the study Of these arts. offer two
scholarships To applicants from the
State of Virginia, valued at 800
each, and good for the term of
twenty weeks beginning with the
opening of the school year. Sep
tcmbcr IL. 1908, in any of the fol-
lowing departments: Voice. Violin.
Piano. Organ and Elocution. These
scholarships are awarded upon
competition which is open to any
one desiring musical or literary
education. Anyone wishing to
enter the competition or desiring
information should write To Mr..
Geo. c. Williams, the General
Manager of the Ithaca Conserva-
tory of Music, Ithaca, y. Y. be-
fore September 1. 1905.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
IN CHANCERY.
Commissioners Office.

BerryVille, Va, June % 1905.
by decree of the Circuit Court of Clarke
County, Virginia, entered at the May term.
thereoi, tins cause was referred TO the under
signed as one of the Commissioners in
Chancery of said Court. who is directed
First. To state, settle and adjust the ac-
counts oil Susan ii. Nelson. Adm C. {. a.
Of Thomas NJ. Nelson decd
Second. ITO convene the creditors of
Thomas Nj. Nelson and ascertain their seve-
raj debts and the aggregate amount thereof.
and their priorities, if any"
Third. He will ascertain what real estate
the SAID Thomas NJ. Nelson died seized of
their fee simple and annual value, and what
liens, If any, rest upon them"
Fourth. "He will make report to the
Court OF his action hereunder; reporting also
such special matters as he may deem peril
nent, or which any party i'm interest NAV
request him TO report upon"
Fifth. He will give notice Of the time
ana place OF his proceedings hereunder 70 all
parties in interest by publication for fonr
successive weeks in the CLARKE COURIER. or
some other convenient newspaper which
shall be equivalen. 10 personal service of
notice upon them and each Of them"
The parties TO this cause. and the creditors
OF Thomas NJ. Nelson, decd, are hereby
notlhed that shall proceed To execute the
SAID decree. at my office in Berryville. on
Wednesday, the 9Th day of August. 1905
when and where they will attend with their
evidence and vouchers. In case the hearing
cannot be completed on that day, il will be
continued from dav 10 day until completed.
JOHN Y. PAGE,
Commissioner i'm Chancery.
a. MOORE, JR., p. q. Is tbs
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
HOT POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.

Something over year ago
Maryland had a Governor with
Senatorial aspirations, who. unfor-
tunately for his ambitions. relied
over-much on the strength of a
supposedly all-powerful machine.
headed by a past master in the art
OF machinecraft, to land him in the
house OF the gods and one Depew.
ana thereby came to grief. A sis
ter State likewise has a Governor
IN whose hair the toga bees are
lodging much of honey, but he has
not fallen into the error of TRUSTING
to machine, save perhaps a little
toy one of his own invention. which
has never passed the nursery STAGE
On the contrary, he is relying on
no one so much as himself. and
Mr.. Montague is fast gaining fame
as something of a machine smasher.
The opponent of Virginia's active
young Governor is Senator Thos.
Martin, whose claim to fame rests
chiefly on his defeat of Fitz Lee
Tor the Senate at time when Gen
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26

board of education. and 10y the
simple method of the adoption of
single list.
| maintain that the proper course
to be pursued Is for the state board
to act at once, adopt the single list,
and thereby cary out the spirit and
intent of our constitution, and by
the application of proper business
methods arrange a plan for exchang-
ing the books now in use. and which
may be discarded by the adoption
of the single list. The additional
expense, if any, which this ex-
change may incur, will be more
than saved by the reduced price OF
the single list books. and This eN-
change will have to be made but
once.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26

The Westminster Gazette relates that
an action was being tried before Lord
Coleridge for damages for the death OF
sheep dog. winner Of many prizes
at bench shows, and counsel for the
defense was endeavoring 10 show that
me dog had had his day" and that
damages should be nominal. Lord Cole
rloge, however. was Swcetly slumber-
ing, and counsel felt the necessity for
rousing him. II possible. SO. gradual
~ raising his voice, he asked one OF
the plaintiffs witnesses, lis II not your
experience as an exhibitor that when
an old dog has taken his place regular
" on the bench for many years he gets
sleepy and past his work." The laugh
ter that followed had the desired ef-
feet.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
FOR COURT CLERK.

y correspondent sends us very
lengthy communication in regard
to the candidates for Court Clerk.
and while the communication is too
lengthy iabout three columns) for
publication in full, we quote one
paragraph which shows. briefly,
the position in which the writer
finds himself. He says:
Il have known Sam Mccormick
and Charley Ford for long time.
| count myself friend of both. |
am no more a friend to one than
to the other. Either one will fill
the position with ability and hon
eSty. How, then, am l to decide
which man TO vote forl"
rs far as we can Judge, our cor
respondent finds himself in about
the same dilemma as the majority
of the Clarke county voters.
Both candidates are clean, up
right men. Each has the ability
to perform the duties of the Office
ably and well. The character of
each Is above rcproach. Each is a
good fellow and a steadfast friend.
SO far as we can see the matter.
the only way the ordinary voter
can decide is by his personal friend
ship, either for one or the other.
In the case of our correspondent.
we are at an absolute loss to know
how he will reach his decision and
which man it will fall upon.
This fact of two men of equal
ability and honesty, in competition
for the same Office, is like the ques-
ton, IF an irresistible force
strikes an immovable body, what
will be the result Z"
1t Is a pity that we cannot give
a similar position TO each man.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
Real Estate Opportunities.

Farm of 100 acres, 81 miles from
Berryville, land especially suited
for fruit. Large dwelling. Price
$4,000.
Four acres of good land with
Dwelling House and Out6uildings.
Merchant, Grist and Saw Mill. all
in good condition, A. 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-
BILE mercantile and milling busi-
ness has been carried on at this
place for years. Fine fruit land.
Price so per acre.
$50 acres. Half mile from
Government weather bureau.
Land adjoining sold for 500 per
acre. Fairly good house. Stab
ling, spring and orchard. Espec-
tally suited for fruit farm. SO
per acre.
ID. c. SNYDER,
Real Estate Agent,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
CALL FOR PRIMARIES.

At q meeting of the Chairmcn OF the leg
i~'acyc District comprising Che counties Of
Clarke and Warren. hcii in Bcrryvillc. Va.
ou July 3 l,.t1 tho following members being
present. ". III. Turner and ChaS NJ. Broun.
che following resolutions Were adopted:
Resolved. that a Democratic primary cleo
ZION hc held $40 each voting precinct In said
counties of Clarke and Warren. on TUESDAY.
August -2 commencing az sunrise and end
lu- 600 SUNSET ou said dav. Co nominate a
democratic candidate Co represent the said
counties in the next House of Delegates
Resolved further. that an voting shall be
uulcr what i~ known as the secret ballot
system. The candidates Gu Toe voted for direct
lN uuo the candidate receiving the highest
number Of votes az said primary election
shall Doe declared Co De the party nominee.
Resolved further. that an white Democrats
who are nr VIII pc legal voters az the general
election next tolloWingthc primary ~ which
tlcN offer Orb vote shall Doe entitled 90 yoteat
-uch primary.
Resolved further that am persons partici-
la.nE Do sand primary election shall thereby
be considered a- binding thcmSclyc, to vote
ior tle nominee, az the ensuing general cleo
tom. and alI persons Who desire to become
candidates are required to give notice thereof
DOB writing. thirty days prior to said primary
o. che hairmcu oi the counties COMPOSING
the sand Legislative District
tHA>. VI. BEOTM.
~. IT. TURNER
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26

The tiny chlnchllla, not more than
Twelve inches long, with a plump little
Dody on short stout legs. thrives only
IN the tropics. The little beasts have to
De Killed with the utmost precautIon
not 10 injure their fur that grows on a
SKIN nearly as tender and soft as a
weO or SILK. 4 perfect skin not larger
than small pocket handkerchief is a
revelation In fur growth. The texture
OF every hair Is finer than floss silk. the
length or II nearly an inch and the col
oring about that OF the soft. undyed
marabout feathers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26

eral Lee was one of the idols of
his State. Mr.. Martin has never
figured big in Congress, but his
record is negatively good, and his
opponent finds little ground for
criticism there. I'm recent years,
however, the junior Senator from
Virginia has been looming up more
and more as State boss, until he
now practically holds the whip
hand in his party. He ran the
convention which met last year to
choose delegates to the St. Louis
Convention TO suit himself, and
other conventions have responded
to his beck and call. In the organ
izstion his word is law and his
commands goSpel-as much so as
Mr.. Germans are in the party
councils in our own Maryland.
But once upon n time Mr.. Cor
mans plans went awry when it
came to choosing a Senator, and
perhaps Mr.. Martin may expert
ence like difficulty in re-electing
himself. At any rate, it's fine to
see a man stand up and pour hot
shot into a machine for which the
people at large can have little love.
and Montague is doing that very
thing down in Virginia. Balti-
more News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
MEN AND WOMEN.
Nearly Every Human Quality IL Un-
like I'm the sexes.

like I'm the Sexes.
"A man Is man down TO his
thumbs. and woman IS woman
down 10 her little toes" writes DIR.
Uavelock Ellis I'm his book Men and
Women" There Is hardly measur-
able quality OF any sort which Il not
unlike I'm the two sexes. Women even
button their garments ON the other
side from that chosen by men and
choose Sunday instead OF Monday as
their favorite day for making WAY
with themselves. SO far as laboratory
tests go DR.. Ellis says that women are
unquestlonably superior In general
tactile sensibillty and probably SUI
pcrior In the discrimination ,pf tastes.
with no advantage either WY In the
case OF the other senses. Women have
better memories. read more RAPIDLY.
bear pain better. recover better from
wounds and serious illness, are less
changed by old age and live longer.
Furthermore. according 60 the same
authority. women have relatively
larger brains. especially in the frontal
region. IL has long been said that
women are the more like children. but
like apes. Women. IN short. are more
civilized than men. and civilization It.
self is but the process OF making the
world ladyiikc In fact. the only thing
left in which man Is superior Is mus
Gle. Men are two. three and even four
times stronger than women, and the
occasional exceptional woman hardly
reaches the level OF the average man.
Even between the ages OF eleven and
fifteen. when girls are taller and
heavier boys still retain their single
advantage in strength. Men. too. II
slower OF mind and quicker OF body.
have greater lung capacity and more
blood corpuscles and exhale nearly
twice as much carbon dioxide But
men are less able 10 endure cOnfine-
ment and bad air. This physical SUI
periority man shares with the males
OF all the higher animals.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-07-26
In HEM0RIAM.

In loving memory OF our dear baby
Elizabeth Stewart. daughter of William
and Amanda Ellyett, who departed mi.
life July 10, 1905, aged IS months AMI 81
lays.
Yes, long enough she has been dead.
! want q see her now.
And play with her as Oft I played.
And kiss her pcarly brow;
The birds that leave our cottage home
VIII Sc loss we all dcplore.
Return when vernal zephyr's breathe
Their fragrance round our door.
think so much of her tonight.
Where can.our bright bird DE.
l wonder why she stays away
so long from YOU and me.
Come, let me call her to my side.
Perchance my voice she'll hear.
And on affections piuions fy.
And wipe away that tear.
And as pace my chamber floor
Re. igned 90 Gods decree.
almost hear her praitiing voice
That voice SO dear TO me,
Then al her empty cradle
bend in solemn prayer.
Methinks a chcrub golden
Is fiattering round me there.
Father Divine. with humble faith.
We bow before Thy rod.
But still we mourn our absent babe.
Asleep beneath the sod.
BY her Aunt, NICE.