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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12
Milking Love Inn Ire.

Billing and cooling among the Fijians
Is curious feature in their social Gus
toms. It is decidedly against the rule
10 do any counting within doors. The
gardens or plantations are the spots
held sacred 10 cupid, and the generally
approved trySting place OF lovers is
high up among the branches Of 4
breadtruit tree. You may often walk
around 4 plantation on a moonlight
night and see couples perched forty
feet from the ground in the breadfruit
trees. one on each side OF the trunk. q
position which comes fairly within the
limits Of Fijian maidcn's ideas of
majesty
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12
Lord Roseherx.s Definition.

1t is 10 Lord RoSebery that we are
indebted for the most modern defni-
ton OF memory. What IS memory =
said 4 friend one day to him. Mem
Dry" replied his lordShip. lis the feel
Inc that steals over Us when we listen
TO our friends original stories. Lon
don ByStander.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12
All Right.

A man always puts on the left shoe
last and when he puts on the right
shoe first--on the right foot-he also
puts on the left shoe on the right foot.
A man most always puts the right shoe
on the left foot and the left shoe on the
right Baltimore American.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12
GRACE EPLsCoPAL CHURCH.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. EDw. WALL, Rector.
Divine Services and Sermon every SUNDAY at
Il s. III. and $50 p. n.
sunday School, :. J. c. Moore, Superipter-
dent, ~ $50 a. n.
Bible Glass, Monday, 4 D. N.
Ladies Aid Society, Ms. J. NJ. G. McGuir-
tEeSiGent Mrs. Ida Morgan, Secretary
ana Treasurer; meets every two weeks
on Thursday, at $50 p. n.
Woman's Auxiliary Missionary Society
Mrs, kdw. Wall, President; Miss Annie
C-Moore, Secretary and Treasurer meets
nrSt edneSday IN each month.
Kings Daughters. Mrs Lorenzo Lewis. Pres
lOent, Miss Gretta Mccormick Vice Pres
iGent; Miss Emily smith, Secretary; Miss
= lorenzo Baughman, Treasurer; meets
every Two weeks, on Thursday, at IL q. N.
Chapel Society, Mrs. r. P. Page, Treasurer
meets on call when necessary.
O
SroNEwALL CHAPTER. DAUeHrEss or tn,
CoNFEDERACY.
President Mrs Ann Broun, Vice President
Miss Laura W. Gold; Treasurer Mrs
George y. HardeSty' Secretary. Mis-
Lucy y. Gold; Historian, Miss Annie {.
Moore.
The following orders meet in Masonic
Hall, BerryVlle Va:
IREADNELL LODGE, A. F. & \. NJ. No.
rs, meets first Thursday on or before
iuH moon, and second Thursday there.
after AT 80 o'clock
SEMINOLE TRIBE, I. O.R.M.. No. Is
meets every Tuesday night
BAL ILETOWN TENT, No. "a. Knights Of
the Maca6ees meets every Friday nigh
At ) q clock.
THE MODERN WOODMEN meet first and
third Monday nights of each month.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12

First Daushter-Oh. papa. dear
two young men we've met down here
haye asked US to marry them. Father
They'd better SEQ me nrSt. Second
nauShtor-Oh. they've seen YOU, papa
aud they love Us Notwithstanding.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12
MarfFrdOua.

Sympathetic people have a hard
time In this world"
"In what way?"
They have to listen to other peo-
Piles troubles and never get a chance
to tell their own"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12

Doctor Ito female patienO-YOu've
got slight touch of fever. Your
tongue has q thick coat Patient lex
citedlyl-Oh. doctor. do tell me how Il
fits,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12

Reading is thinking with some one
eise'S head instead Of ones own
Schopenhauer
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12

The most valuable book In the British
museum Is the "Codex ASexandrinus,"
said to be worth 100000.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12

Good and desirably located House in
Wildwood for sale; with stabling, bearing
orchard and running water on lot Price
$4,000, d. c. Snyder.
For Sale-GoOd House and large lot
on Church street. d. c. Snyder.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12
BAPTIST CHURCH.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. JULIAN BRoAD0Cs. Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday al Il p. NJ, aud $
2. III.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday at o. M
sunday school every Sunday at $50 a. N.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
kEv. u. u. ScANIoN- Pastor

NJ IT II cCANLQN, IastOr.
Preaching every sabbath morniugatII.
sunday school every Sabbath morning at
$50 % clock.
Ladies AID Society, first Friday evening OF
each month al % clock, at Mrs. Isaac
BowUans residence.
Children Missionary Society, second Sab
oath each month AZ 5 p. m, at church.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-12-12

O4Le9O Il O1e
Or THE-
TOWN AND C0UN
CIRCUIT COURT.
HoN. T. ". HARErson. Judge.
Winchester. Va.
Meets Fourth Monday in January. y 'rch.
May, September and November
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Battle Town.. Ed. barnett. Chairman.
Chapel District-j Ra,ph Grigsby.
Greenway District Jacob Carver.
Longmarsh--Thos .. Gold.
SAMUEL McCoRNrcK.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
JoHv VI. GiBsox.
Deputy Circuit Court Clerk.
". T. LEWIS.
Attorney for the Common wealth.
JosEFH T. GR1FrrrH
County Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
" ~ BRADFORD.
Treasurer Of Clarke County, Berryville Va.
W. II. CATER,
Deputy Treasurer Of Clarke County. Berry,
vile. Va.
& G. MASSEY
Superintendent Of Public Schools. White
Post. Va.
E. 5. HARRIS,
County Surveyor. Bowles, Va.
W. ". SMALLwoop.
Shelf Of Clarke County. Berryville. Va
JESSIE NJ. LUTON.
Deputy Sheriff and Jailer of Clarke County
Berryville, Va.
f. r. SHENK.
Deputy sheriff Of Clarke County. White
Post. Va.
Hos. i. H. JONES.
Mayor Of Berryville Va.
Dr. GEORGE \. HARpEsrT.
Recorder.
?. II. Powers,
Treasurer Of Berryville.
GEORGE C. RIcANoRE.
Chief Of Police
john T. Crow.
Superintendent of Water Company.
COMMON COUNCIL.
H W. Baker, Ward No 1.
John II. Shackleford. Ward No. 2.
w J. Lewis, Ward No. 3.
G NJ. Broun. Ward No 4
BERRYVILLE FIRE COMPANY.
Meets first Friday in each month, 100
John II. Enders. Captain.
r Inst Lieutenant, l.. Y Stole
Secund Lieutenant Jas. X. Dakeman
Anlru Lieutenant Iphu ~ GnacLfar,-~I
SECRETARY. Chas ". Marks
Treasurer. :. r. Baughman. II.
surgeon, Dr. A. p. Osborne
Chaplain, A. +. Jackson
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
SOUTH.
REv. J. HARRY SMITH Pastor.
Preaching. Sunday at II a m. and SPIN
/ Epworth League meets Sunday at7p.m.
Sunday School, Sunday, $50 a.. M.
PRAYER Meeting, Wednesday. Ppm.
/ Womans' Foreign Missionary Society meet.
or the first Friday IN every month A.
p. N.
Ladies Aid Society meets on the FIST Friday
III every month at p. m.
The Little Lights" Missionary Society
meets the first sunday in every month
I Womans Christian Temperance Union
meets every third Tuesday in everv
month at p. m.
The Mothers Meeting in connection with
the W. {. l.. /. meets on the first Tues
cay III every month 81 $50 p. m
The Loyal Temperance Legion meets every
Wednesday az 2. II.
-O
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REv. p. Il. ScANLoN. Pastor.
Preaching every Sabbath morningatII.
Sunday School every sabbath morning -
80 % clock.
Ladies Aid Society. first Friday evening Of
each month AZ clock at Mrs Isaac
Bowman $ residence
Chidren's Missionary Society second Sab
oath each month AZ p. m, at church.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
REV. JULIAN BRoADocs, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday al Il p. ~, and $
?. N.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday at ; p. M
sunday school every Sunday at $50 an.
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. EDw. WALL, Rector.
Divine Services and Sermon every SUNDAY At
i q. III. ami $50 p. n.
sunday school, :. J. c. Moore, Superinter-
dent, Al $50 a. n.
Bible Glass, Monday, p. N.
Ladies Aid Society, Ms. J. NJ. G. Mcclure.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SOUTH

Womans Christian Temperance Union
meets every third Tuesday in everv
month at 3 p m.
The Mothers Meeting in connection with
the W. {. T. L. meets on the first Tues
cay ID every month al $50 p. m.
The Loyal Temperance Legion meets every
Wednesday AZ p IL.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01

non stated that at the time he met
MI. Garfield he was a representative
OF the National Pacing company, as
well as a representative of Armour
q Co. Attorney Krauthoff admitted
that he had written the charter of
the National Packing company, but
that he had not been its attorney for
over a year.
Attorney Morrison then asked the
witness:
AS a lawyer you know ii Mr.. Gar
field issued subpoena upon wit.
ness and the witness refused to an.
swer to it he was not bound to at.
tend and he would not be compelled
to be present, didn't your"
Il knew that the whole power of
the United States was vested i'll him
to compel, and his demand was backed
by the whole government"
Some Wransling
AT this point long wrangle fol.
lowed. District Attorney Morrison
declared that the witness was argu-
ing in his answers. The court, how
ever, ruled that the witness could ex-
plain his answers if he wished, and
that he could not be limited to the
yerbiage of question.
Attorney Krauthoff then explained
that he knew Mr. Garfield could not
send man to Jail for not observing
his subpoena. But he said that he
also knew that Mr.. Garfield could go
into court and compel the appearance
Of witness or the answering of ques-
TONS
You also knew" asked the district
attorney, didn't you, that if the wit
ness refused to answer, Mr.. Garfield
could elect whether he would go TO
court about it?'
Il knew that was the law replied
the witness.
And you also understood Mr. Gar
field could not even compel a witness
to take an oath?'
Il imagined the commissioner would
report to the court that such were the
conditions, but | never looked up that
part of the law
The court adjourned at this point
in the examination.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
Cheap Texas Land

I have four sections of goo farm
ing land for sale at 81 an acre in
Lipscomp County, Texas. Part of this
land lays within few miles OF the
Oklahoma line where nearly every
100 acres has settler on 1t. The
Enid. Fairyiew, Woodward & Colorado
Route is chartered to come within a
few miles of this land and the grading
is being done now $40 sections in
this county sold since August !. Elk
cursionists first and third Monday OF
each month For terms and further
information address Henry c. Berge,
American Bank Bldg, Kansas City,
Mo.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
Heart Trouble

The heart Itself has power no seli-control.
II ~ made TO beat by tender nerve so tiny
that II IL scarcely visible to the max ed eve. Yet
ten thousand times Il day this delicate nerve
must assist the heart TO expand and contract.
This nerve Is only one OF the branches of tho
great sympathetic or INSIDE, nerve system
Gacl4 branch o this system IL SO closely allied
with the others that weakness or irree ularity at
any point is apt to spread Heart tronble ire,
sympathy. and Kidney trouble may also follow.
For each OF these organs Is operated by n branch
oil these same sympathetic neryes--the INSIDE
NERVES.
In Heart, Kidney or stomach troubles, II Is 10
but little use 10 attempt TO doctor the organ IT.
seli-the most permanent relief Hes In re-
storing the INSIDE NERVES. Dir. Shoop regards
these nerves to be The real cause OF such
troubles The remedy known by physicians
and drug gtsls everywhere as Dr. Shoops Restoi-
atiye--is the result OF years OF endeavor along
this very line. 1t does not dose the organ to
eden the pnin--but II aims to go at once To
the nerve the inside nerve the power nerve
and builds II up, and strengthens IL and makes
il we'll
Every heart sufferer may have DR.. shoop's
book on the Heart, 1t viii be sent rec, aud
with 1t you will receive the Health Token" an
intended passport to good health.
FOR the free book Book 1 on Dyspepsia.
and the Health Book 2 on the Heart.
Token" You must nd Book 8 on the Kidneys
dress DR. Shoop, Box Book for Women
$40 Racine, Wis, Stale Book s for Men.
which book you want. Book on rheumatism
DIR, Shops Restorative Tablets give fun
three weeks treatment. Each form liquid or
tablet--have equal merit Druggists every
where.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
DR.. Shops
Restorative
A Bargain

Il admit" said the merchant, who
had advertised for an assistant, that
your experience in business might
make you valuable man. But the
salary you ask is a good deal Of
money just for your experience"
We'll" replied the man who had
seen better days, Il assure you I'm
offering my experience to you for less
than il cost me-"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01

In the District Court of Lancaster
County, Nebraska
George Lebsack, Plaintiff, VS.. Cas-
per Kaufman, Katherine Kaufman,
John Doe, real name unknown, and
William H. Brevoort. Defendants.
To nonresident defendants, Casper
Kaufman, Katherine Kaufman,
John Doe, real name unknown, and
William Fl. Brevoort You and each
of you will hereby take notice that on
the 18th day of January, 1906, George
Lebsack, plaintiff filed his petition in
the District Court of Lancaster
County, Nebraska, against said de-
PENDANTS, the object and prayer OF
which are to foreclose a mortgage
made. executed, and delivered by the
said defendants, Casper Kaufman
and Katherine Kaufman, his wife,
on the 2Sth day of December, 1904,
conveying to plaintiff, George Leb-
sack, the following described real es-
tate, to-Wlt
The east one half &c. ~ OF lot
number four ca in block number two
hundred twenty-five (225) Lincoln,
Lancaster County, Nebraska, which
mortgage was filed of record in the
office of the register of deeds in said
county, on the 2Sth day of December,
1904. and is recorded in book number
one hundred forty-one CAD of mort
cages at page two hundred twenty-slX
(226) thereof; and for general eqult-
able relief in the premises.
You are required to answer the pet
ition in said action on or before the
18th day of March, 1906, or the al
legations thereof will be taken as true
and a decree entered accordingly
GEORGE LEBSACk.
Plaintiff.
Bv BERGE, MORNING & LEDWlTH,
His Attorneys.
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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Shank ne does not cure children OF bed wet
ting II II did there would be few children
that would do IT, There is a constitution lcause
Tor this. Mrs M. Summers Box 1853 Notre
Dame Ind, win send her home treatment 70
any mother She asksno money. Write her
today il your children trouble you IN this way,
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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
Interested in Pirates

Shall tell you the story of Cap
tain Kidd"
mo, tell me the story of the life in
surance presidents, papa
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
nep COUNSEL FOR ARMOUR
hNreRBsp WITH GARFIELD.
n Satisfied That Commissioner
SopId Protect Packers From De-
ertment of Justice He Advised
klients to Show Their Books.

Ebicago. Jan, %. Louis q. kraut-
formerly general counsel for
hour & Co.. was examined before
&c Humphrey in federal court re-
hing the promises Of immunity al
ID TO have been given by Commits
her of Corporations Garfield to the
|icted packers.
fhe witness described his meet
with Commissioner Garfield as
lows
Dawes an Intermediary
fCharles G, Dawes telephoned to
and said that MIR. Garfield was
|the city and asked if / desired to
ket him. ! said that I would, and
company with Mr.. Samuel Nc
Dberts | called at Mr.. Dawes bank,
ID We went to the Chicago club. /
Is introduced by Mr.. Dawes to Mr..
lrfeld. After some remarks about
Per matters, Mr.. Garfield opened the
atter, and II was discussed for near
two hours Mr. Garfield stated in
formal way, apparently careful of
language, substantially this: That
Martin resolution imposed on him
duty of investigating the packing
1ustry; that in order to do this he
lst have access to the books of the
ckers. His purpose in coming to
lcago was to gain this access. He
d that he had held conferences
In the president and others in re-
eel TO the Investigation, and that
was OF very great Importance. He
q mat he was particularly anxious
u the investigation should be fair,
naustye and thorough, so that the
7lulness Of his department would
shown.
Knew GarfieId's Powers
knew the powers of his Office and
'auceu d pamphlet, a report of the
rotary of commerce and labor, and
MARKED that OF course | knew of his
sef to get the information.
NY hrst remark was that / had
occasion to look into the law. He
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-02-01
6be Nebraska Independent

then said that he wished to make
success and not resort to detective
methods and wished to report to the
president so that he could report to
congress.
HE again said that he spoke for
the president and that of course we
would have the protection necessary
under the law creating his depart.
ment. told him that my clients were
in very delicate position and that
the newspapers were full of matter
pertaining to them. | told him that
if the law was valid there was no
doubt he could compel the informa.
ton. | told him that if the results
of this submission to his requirements
were to be further newspaper no.
toriety and litigation, would of
course, contest the law
He said that the letter of the law
protected my clients. I called his
attention to the questions of the
validity of the law.
Claims Protection Promise
He answered that his department
must necessarily be separate from the
other departments and particularly
the department of justice and that
if. 1t were known that his department
was affiliated with the department of
justice, of course, people would not
give him any information. He said
that if | conceded that the law was
valid the matter would be divided
into three classes-that to which the
government was entitled that which
was doubtful, and that TO which the
government was not entitled. He then
detailed how it would be done; his
special agents to go to our house and
begin the investigation
Il said in view of his determine
ton to acquire this information | felt
II hesitate to continue
The witness turned to District At
torney Morrison and asked:
Mr.. Morrison, do you wish to OBJ
ject?"
Say what you told him., said
Judge Humphrey.
Afraid of Publicity
II then asked him." said Mr. Kraut-
hoff, whether we were to be pro-
tected in case of dishonest special
agents. He assured me of this and
said that we were protected by law,
the source of his information being
secret. / asked him about some OF
this information getting to the news
papers and even to the department
of justice. He told me to have no
apprehension on that subject.
Il then asked what use the presi-
dent of the United States wished to
make of the information. He an
swered with emphasis, that of course
the president of a great nation would
not allow anything to happen to
which anyone could take exception.
He further said that where figures
and data came from unquestlonable
sources the oath was not necessary,
but if anything came up in regard
to the oath he would let us know.
On his assurance that all information
would be kept inviolate in the bureau
of corporations / answered some ques
tions regarding the prices OF cattle
and similar matters. We talked some
further, but | think that was the sub
stance of it"
krauthoff Advised Packers
What did you say your clients
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Krauthoff Advised Packers


What did you say your clients
would do as to the production OF the
evidence?" asked Attorney Miller.
Il said that as | understood his po-
sition as to keeping our disclosures
confidential, would advise my clients
to do as he asked. He said that he
intended to make report so accurate
in detail that there would be no ques-
ton regarding it. For that reason he
wanted to look into the books and still
reserve the right of an OATH
Mr.. Krauthoff declared that, acting
on the statements of Commissioner
Garfield he had advised Swift & Co.,
Nelson, Morris & Co. and Armour q
Co. to submit their books to the in
vestigation.
krauthoff Cross-Examined
On cross-examination by District
Attorney Morrison, Attorney kraut-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-03
~THIS DATE IN HISTORY"
AUGUST 8.

1460-James II. of Scotland, died.
1492-Columbus embarked on his
first voyage of discovery.
1732-First stone laid of the Bank
of England.
1777-Fort Schuyler, at the head of
the Mohawk river, invested by the
British.
1SO4-U. S. squadron under Com.
Preble attacked Tripoli.
1814-British force repulsed in ex-
petition against city of Buffalo.
1S19-Barrow's straits re-discovered
by Captain Perry.
1S47-Earl of Aberdeen, late Cover
nor-General of Canada, born.
1S54-Rossini's opera, civilian
Tell" given first production.
1864-Gen. Hood attacked Gen.
Logan's lines at Atlanta.
1SS4-Henry NJ. Stanley, recently
returned from Africa, received by
king of Belgium.
1S94-L Hung Chang intrusted with
the Chinese war against Japan.
1S98-Spain accepted American con-
ditions of peace.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-03
Evening Times Special Service.


Washington, d. c., Aug. 3-Kwang
Shue, the emperor of China, reached
his thirty fifth year today and a cable
message from China says that the for
eign ambassadors paid the customary
visit to the palace to present con-
gratulations on behalf of their re-
spective ralers. Recent enews dis
patches from China are to the effect
that the young emperor, who from his
birth has been weakling physically
and mentally, is now in a serious con-
ditfon. His death at any time would
occasion little surprise. In the event
of his passing away, 1t is probable that
the liberal reform element would
make great effort to seize the reins
of government and with some hope of
success now that.the dowager empress
has grown SO old that she would find
it difficult to continue her grasp on
the throne.
In many respects the dowager en-
press Is one of the most remarkable,
figures of modern history. She was
the daughter of Manchurian noble.
and followed the fortunes of her family
from Pekin to Canton, until, when she
was about years old, the condition of
her fathers finances necessitated, or
at least resulted in, her sale as a
slave into the family of Canton mer-
chant Her beauty even at that time
was pronounced, according to Chinese
standards, and her cleverness had al
ready developed.
When she was about IL years old,
the Emperor Hsien Flung, as is the
Chinese custom. issued a proclamation
calling upon the daughters of Man
churia to present themselves at Pekin
for choice to be made among them
for the imperial harem. She travelled