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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

Once painter notorious for plagia-
risms executed a historical picture In
which every figure of Importance was
copied from some other artist, so that
very little remained to himself. 1t was
shown to Michael Angelo by friend,
who begged his opinion Of 1t. Excel
lently done" said Angelo. ':oniy at the
day OF Judgment when all bodies will
resume their own limbs again, 1 do not
know what will become of that histor-
ical painting, for there will be nothing
left'of it."
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
A MenanCe to Health.

Kidney trouble is an insidious danger,
and many people are victims of a serious
malady before the symptoms are recog-
hized. Foley's Kidney Cure corrects ir-
regularities and strengthens and builds
up the kidneys, and it should be taken
at the first indication of kidney trouble.
as 1t is impossible TO have good health if
the kidneys arc deranged. Sold by all
Dealers
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

Vulcan, the god Of ancient black
smiths and metal workers. was lame
IN consequence Of pretty hard fall
he had in his early days. Jupiter and
Juno had row, and Vulcan sided
with his mother against the old gen
tleman. who promptly kicked him out
Of heaven. He feil for a whole day
and lighted ON the island OF Lemnos.
broke his leg and received as severe
shaking up as though he had tumbled
down an elevator shaft Esculapiu
set his leg, but having only just receiv-
ell diploma did poor job, and for
long time Vulcan went on a crutch.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
a Famous widows.

One Of the most famous widows of
antiquity was Agrippina. the widow of
Germanicus. During the lifetime of
her husband she attended him In all his
campaigns and shared his dangers.
Suspecting that her husband had been
poisoned, she had his presumed muir
derer assassinated and was herself
soon after treated with such indignity
by Tiberius that she was driven to
despair and starved herself to death.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

Excuse me. madam" he said. but
--ah-you remember. in the restaurant
after the thcater the other night you
We're kind enough TO notice me.
hope I am not mistaken in supposing
that your interest was-ah-not alto
gether''-
"Oh. not at all. remember now.
l thought for n moment that you were
the coachman my husband discharged
few weeks ago for trying to make
love 10 the cook. and wondered how
you could afford TO eat in such an ex-
pensive place."-Chicago Record-Her-
aid
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
PlratinS POley'S Honey and Tar.

Foley * Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute offer
ed as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative.
IT contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. Sold by
all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

AS late as the sixteenth century
skates in England were very primitive,
for we learn that the London appren-
tees used TO tie bones to their feet and
under their heels. Writing in 1901.
Evelyn speaks Of 1.-THE strange and
wonderful dexterlty Of the slIders' in
St James park, performed before
their majesties by divers gentlemen
and Others with scheets, after the man
ner OF the HOllanders, with what swift
nesse they pass, how suddainIy they
stop in full carriage upon the ice"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
RcnllnlNCcnt.

The author had written one success
full story. and he never grew tired talk
ing of it.
Don't you know" said one OF his
friends 10 another one day, Ritter al
ways reminds me Of pleased dog"
That's odd. How does hep
Hes always wagging his tale"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
Send for free sample.
TAMMANY SOCIETY.


The Origin OF the Organization In
the Time of Jefferson.
Tammany was the heir OF the spirit
OF the Sons OF Liberty OF the Revolu-
tionary war. II was kin I'm some OF It's
purposes at least 20 those who were
then beginning the revolution In
France. It was enthusiastic In its sup
port and approval OF that revolution.
Indeed misty legend has been handed
down from generation TO generation in
the hall that the suggestion came from
Jefferson himself. who. called from
France 10 Washington's cabinet. was
pained TO see that aristocracy. English
In its Impulse and fostercd 10y the So
ciety OF the Cincinnati. was roofing IL
self so early I'm our national life. To
crush that impulse, nj least 10 fetter II.
jefferson gave the hlat. and Tammany.
with It's tomahawk. stood facing the
Cincinnati and it's sword.
William Mooney. an upholstercr. but
Ike many Of the mechanics OF thatday.
keenly interested In politics. suggested
that there be brought together I'm an as
ISOLATION those who dreaded the arls-
tocracy and who suspected that the
purpose OF Hamilton was 20 force the
government into something like n linn
ited monarchy. Mooney found a good
many mechanics and merchants who
thought as he did. and so a common
purpose, the grouping impulse rather
than any cunning planning OF one man
Tor personal advancement. brought
some OF the ablest political and per-
sonai foes OF Hamilton and Jay togcth-
err and with some mystery OF oaths
ana ritual. the pipe OF peace. the feath-
cred headdress. even the painted face
ana leathern costume. with wampum
Tor Its ornament. these men were
bound In one association as the Tam
many society, or Columbian order.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
Tradition Deded.

The bull had just entered the china
shop. Here" he remarked, lis where
knock tradition endwise." Carefully
backing from the place without SO
much as jarring a saucer, he inquired
the route to the stockyards and went
his way.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

THAT man is a very witty fellow"
well, he's a chemist. He ought to
be-"
What has that to do with his WITT"
Because chemists as a class are al
ways ready with retorts. "-Baitimor
American
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
Brenlsing the Record.

Small Brother (enthusiastically)-Oh,
grandma, Harry broke the record at
the college contest! GRANDDAUGHTER,
l declare. that boy is always breaking
something! What will 1t cost to fix \.
or will he have to get new one?
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
A Missing Feature.

Gobang-Did you enjoy the ocean
trip? Ukerdek-NOt much. l missed
the train boy and his little boxes OF
fgs.-St Louis Post-Dispatch.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

An advertisements excepting legal adver
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months axe considered tran
Eve cents per line for the INST insertion,
and three cents per line for each succeeding
insertion.
Obituary notices. resolutions col aspect,
and social organizations, other than those
which the editor himself shall give as a
matter of news. viii be charged for, at the
aforesaid rates
Our advertising rates are uniform, and a
liberal reduction is made on all standing adj
vertiSements. and rates will he made known
on application. Changes of advertisements
must be handed i'm not later than Saturday
morning Of each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

Fortune is ever seen accompanying
industry.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
YOUR IDLE MONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST,

compounded twice year. if de-
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COUNTY. Capital and Surplus,
500, 100000.
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HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
Busy Medicine for Busy People.
Brings Golden Health anc Renewed vIgOr.

11"'HS NVFV0EI ttVdItII UtItNtU WTkUTt
A specific for Consti patton. Indigestion, Liver
and Kidney troubles. Pimples. Eczema Impure
Blood. BAD Breath. Sluggish Bowels Headache
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GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SALi0W PEOPLE
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07

Life is the childhood OF our immortal.
ity.-GOethe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-02-07
Southern Railway
In Effect July IS, 1906

'NNe July 10, 1905
WESTBOUND.
Week days. trains leave Wi.
huemont as follows. $40 =, ZION for
40 p M 4-45 p. m; O5 n. m m d" D. m;
Week days, trains leav, N..h.
Leesourg only: 6.2S p. m. ston Tor
Sunday trains leave Wasb;,..
mont as follows: 9.Oi a. M e'S . ,a dor Blue
6.2S y. m. M ''iV a. m:
EASTBOUND
week days. t-ains leave Blu.r,o..
Washington: 5.t5 a. m: CASA n, ont Tor
li.O a. m; SIS D. m. ''''' ''So an;
sunday trains leave Bluemont n, W,
inSton; 5;45 a m; 5. 25 p. m. 6oo roi wash
ington: SIS a. IN. ior Wash
n. IS SPENCER, General MANAGE
l., ). Brown, General Agent 80 So,
y; w, Washington. u. G 'V' i0th ST.,
,. II. HARDwIcK, Passenger Traffic ".
w u. TArIoE. General Passenso, A..
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
CHICAGO GRAIN
MARKET WEAKENED BY GOVERNMENT Re.
PORT ON WINTER WHEAT CONDITION.

Chicago June 12.--The government report
which was made public late yesterday and which
showed higher condition Of winter wheat than
had been generally expected, had a weakening
Of rain In the northwest was also a depressing
influence. Commission houses and pit traders
were quite free sellers. July opened nc to
as@Ac lower at 1895 to 1914 @S3Mc, sold at
S3Ac, and then rallied again to SO sc. Mime
apolis Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of
228 cars against 222 cars last week and POP
cars year ago..
Later a strong tone developed on urgent de-
mand by commission houses and shorts Re
ports from. Kansas and Nebraska claiming seri-
Gus damage by drought, were the main reason
for the improved demand. The highest point
of the day for July was reached at S4M @S4Nc.
Late In the session there was moderate re-
action on profit taking, but the market closed
firm, with July up n Sc at 841bc.
Cash wheat No. 2 red, 81 @Ssc; No. red.
81 s6c; No. 2 hard. s3@S5c; No. 3 hard, 7S@
s3c; No. northern 85@s6c; No. 2 northern,
83@S5c; No. 8 spring, S0@8bc.E
| Close: Wheat, July, 84hc; September, s8Nc
The corn market opened easier in sympathy
clines were quickly regained on active covering
by shorts. July opened 7s@Ac to A@ssc lowrt
| at 51&@51hc. and sold up to SIC. Local re
ceipts were 416s cars with 191 Of contrac,
| grade. - # 5ssss$
| AS trading progressed the feeling became
still more bullish, light acceptances from the
| country having "a strengthening influence. July
advanced to 1915 @53Ne The market closed
Close: Corn, July. 5s1s @53Ac; September
| 53A @53sc.
/ Trading in the oats pit was active and the
I market had strong tone. The showing OF the
1 government report was the chief factor. July
opened unchanged at advanced to 37h
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
MONEY REPORTS

BERLIN, June 12-Exchange on London, 20
marks, ASH pfennigs for checks Discount
rates: Short bills, 81 per cent; three months
bills 35s per cent.
LONDON, June 12.-Bullion amounting to
100000 was taken into the Bank of England
today and g 900 was withdrawn for shipment
to South America.
PARIS, June 12-Closing: Three per cent
rentes, esf 221ac for the account; exchange on
London, 25f 111ac for checks
NEW, YORK, June 12.-Money. per cent.
LONDON, June 12:-Money, ~ per cent. Dis.
count rates: Short bills, 81 per cent; three
months bills, 8 7-1e@sh per cent.
MINNEAPOLIs,, June 12.-Bank clearings to-
day. $291s, o44.e7; New York exchange. selling
rate, 10c discount; buying rate, Zoe discount;
Chicago exchange. selling rate Doc premium
buying rate, par; London eo-day sight docu-
mentary exchange, $4.s2A. Local money slight
ly easier, but rates unchanged at 5h@6 per
cent for selected paper
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
M1NuNG AND CURB STOCKS

Special TO The Journal.
Boston, June THE market was dull and
slightly: OF with Utah the weak feature on the
disappointing dividend declaration. Heavy gen
era1 selling Of Raven the curb forced 1t
down to 2h, with later recovery to 3h. Ari-
zona Commercial was not quite 80 active to-
day. The Bisbee stocks all show better tone,
and the consolidation plan Is gaining friends
Boston quotations at I Pm, June II: Adj
venture, 8 bid, AIlouea, 81 Amertcan Zinc,
8 bid; Arcadian, By bid; Arnold, Ibid: Ash
bed, i bid; Atlantic, 1885; American Develop
ment Company, IA asked Boston Consolidated
28h Bingham, 80 ~ ; -Bonanza, 45 bid; Black
Mountain, 10 asked; Butte Express, 3h bid;
Butte & London, 2A bid; Butte Coalition, "a
asked; Calumet & Hecla, GOO bid; Centennial,
% bid; Copper Queen, q bid; Consolidated Mer-
cur, 60 bid: Calumet s. Arizona, 114h asked;
Copper Range, q; Cumberland Ely. 8A bid;
Dominican Iron s. Steel, 29A bid; DAILY West,
15h bid: DEM Arizona, 20 asked; Calumet &
Fittsburg, 80 bid; East Butte, 101a; Elm River,
asked Franklin, 17n bid; CRANKY, 1875 bid;
Helvetia, 81 bid; Isle Royale. 10 bid; juno
Ptttsburg, 80 bid; 81 Mass, q y bid; May
fower, 60 asked; Mass Gas, 63st
| Michigan, I'm bid; Mohawk. 81; Montana Coal
& Coke 3 bid; Nevada Consolidation, 191s /:
North Butte. 81 bid; New Bisbee. 20 bid; Old
I Colony, 4 asked; Old Dominion Al bid Osceola.
Ill; Parrot, 28A Phoenix. asked; Pittsburg
& Duluth, 20; Pneumatic Service, I'm sPneu-
matte Service preferred. 40: Quincy. % bid
bid; shannon ~ bid !. Shoe Machinery. 4 81 u
bid: Shoe Machinery preferred, 30N bid; Swift,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12

+ sfs & / !, ! s. I Il [ &
The famous chapel Of the Sandman ambassa
doris In Kingsway 10 to be removed to complete
the London county council improvements. and
will be replaced by new church to be erected
close by. The old church, which stands out dis
tinctly us relic OF ancient times. was built
In the sixteenth century.
A. wonderful mountain railway is being con.
strncted In the Tyrolese Alps by q Swiss engi-
neer named Strubb Of Clarens, near Montreux.
When completed this line will achieve the Euro
pean record, which has been held up to now by
the stauserhorn railway for trAversing the steep
est mountain slope In the world
Connecticut lawyer Is especially insistent
that Jury shall consist of peers Of his client.
The latter, charged with murder. was a swart
Italian. Six red-headed talesmen accepted by
the state were excused by the defense. The
lawyer thought men Of darker complexion would
give, his dark client q fairer trial.
AZ Methodist minister who has been preaching
FOR seventy seven years Is worth some little at
tention This distinction belongs to the Rev.
Richard Rymer. Of grixton. ENGLAND. He was
England and Andrew Jackson was president o.
the United States
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
GOSSIP OF THE MARKETS

Verhoff from Milmine-Some say the re-
port ts bullish on the theory that the most dam
consider 1t a standoff, being as expected. Oats
report rather bul1ish. All are satisfied that
there was large deterora ton.
Kansas City to Piper: Harvesting In southern
Kansas and Oklahoma general, results satisfac-
tory; no complaints from any territory but where
damage had already been acknowledged Cen
eral opinios both state and government reports
too low .8 #l+ zs ~ ~
Chicago TO Whallon-Provisions higher with
pork in the best demand s5
Rankin, Chicago, wired: Buy this wheat All
the time; 1t has not started vet.
Cowgirl, Omaha, wired Fraser: Country pur-
chases corn light; weather bureau says no indi-
cation of rain.
Higgins Of Armour Grain company. bought
1000 bu new No. red, down In Illinois, to ar
rive not later than July 20.
Harry Harry champlin buying Chicago wheat:
few other professionals buying the September.
Strength in coarse grains tends to steady wheat:
prohibition on grain exports.
Nebraska is now the state which is sending
bad reports, Some Of them alarming on ac-
Paris Unchanged. "
.Antwerp-Unchanged.
Kansas City wires: Have message here from
has deteriorated 85 to so per cent in; past few
Liverpool close: Wheat. H@hd lower. Corn.
Winnipeg weather at pm, clear, warm. 70
ABOVE. i
John Lambert who is in New York, says
Great grain centers are prospering and 70. You
hear little In the west about deterioration
Wheat outlook is good, and Il believe we are
going to have the largest crop In history The
position Of the steel industry is remarkably
strong. 80 8
Berlin close: Wheat, unchanged.
Budapest close: Wheat, He higher.
jackson to Watson-Coarse grains are acting
| somewhat toppy. Local crowd well loaded with
| corn and oats. Now talking drought for corn
Scattered reports coming in Of improvement,
In oats.
Friedman buying Chicago oats, and offerings
are light SO far. s$ssssg
/ The weather map shows ii is clear in the
| northwest with higher temperatures. Shows
a trace of rain at Sioux City, North Platte
.O6; Dodge City, 10; Oklahoma. .12; Amarillo
| trace. Generally clear In central sections.
Kansas City message says: no rain ii
| northern part Of the state and southern Ne
fbraska. Wheat heading out short and condi
| ton generally backward because q the
drought. .
Chicago. clear and very cool: Kansas city
clear and warm. no rain: st. Louis, clear and
sp91ngneid Il lear and eoo1 Fssr cseai
and cool; Indfnnapelis clear and cool Terrs
Haute. clear and cool, @ So ffssst {.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12

Says the Straits of Singapore: Yesterday
native was arrested at Tanjong Pagan dock
gold ring. The was sent to Police IN
TO protect him from evil spirits and the police.
The inspector relieved him of his charm -
Searsport, Me-. is a town of many skip
pers. having been represented on the high seas
BY i42 captains Of full-rigged ships. The year
1885 was the hest In her history in this respect.
for Searsport than had seventy seven captains In
active service They were rot all residents Of
thu, town, but all either lived there were
born there, so that was the place they hailed
from.
and the best organized in the world Its
members keep ere on every man, woman
or child, and in addition. watch one another.
Miss Belle McTyre Of Chesterfield, Va. re-
Gently killed Il large eagle which had been
feasting for some time on her chickens. The
eagle measured 5 feet 6M inches from wing
to wing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12

Chicago to Lewis-A canvas Of cash houses
shows country acceptances moderate and rather
than inreasing. Nebraska offerings q little
more corn, but hog prices shade above market.
other sections offering light. Receiving houses
say notices Of consignments show falling of
Whallon from Chicago-Local professionals
have been best buyers OF corn.
Valentine sold about 10000 bu September
wheat
Grand Ridge. Ill, says tnat with fatr weather
light. Corn looking fairly well and being well
cultivated, but stand not up to average on ac-
count Of dry weather.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
THE CASH TRADE
FLAX LowER--coRE AND OATS STRONG

FLAX LowER--coRE AND OATS STRONG
AND HIGHER, ~
FLAX-Receipts % cars against cars last
year Shipments, none. Duluth, AZ cars Clos
ing prices, Minneapolis. cash, $1.O9; to ar
! rive. 81. 90.
81 OATs-stronger and higher; No. white oats
( closed at 36c- Receipts, 81 cars, shipments II
cars.
coRN--up again and strong at the close; No
]. 3 yellow corn closed at 4SAc. Receipts, Is
cars; shipments cars S..s5. Z.
FEED AND COARSE MEAL-Coarse cornmeal
and cracked corn, in sacks, sacks extra, S17. 30
@17.75: No. 1 ground feed, 2-3 corn and ia
oats, 75-lb sacks, sacks extra. $1S@l1s. IS; No
ground feed. v corn and "a oats. sO-lb sacks
sacks extra, SIS. 50@1s.75; No. 3 ground feed
$19@19.25. IS s.
MILLsTUFFs-B in bulk. SIS 5o@15. Is;
shorts, Sill. so OILS IS; middIngs SIT 25@17 Is;
red dog, $40 .50@20; all TO in Minneapolis
in 9oo-lb sacks. 81 per ton additional; in ioo-lt
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
MISCELLANEOUS

NEW YORK COTTON, June 12.-rhe cotton
market opened firm at an advance OF 400
were influenced by higher cables. The weather
continued favorable in all sections except the
southwest, where it is still dry and hot, and
July in New Orleans was easier after the
opening. Prices here eased of also under
realizing and bear pressure, and in the middle
Of the morning were about points higher on
July and unchanged to points lower on later
months. Trading quiet.
Cotton futures opened firm; June, 10.76c bid;
July, lotto; August, 10. Csc; September, 10, &c
uary, 10.61c; February, 1o.81c; March. 1o.7oc.t
The market at midday was quiet and about
steady with July holding a net gain of 4 or
points, while later positions were practically
unchanged Spot cotton quiet; middling upiands,
II 30; middling gulf, 1850. *ass1I .ss 3,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
xrnwAx HonsE MAaKEr.

. Minnesota Transfer. st. Paul. June 12-Bar-
retf & Mmnnerman's report: The market Is still
holding firm and drafters are higher than ever
before. All buyers report some difficulty in
securing stock, as the farmers are holding for
a still better market Mules are very scarce.
Prices; Drafters. extra. $2o6@2so; drafters,
choice $1so@225; drafters. common to good.
s155M1s0; farm mares. extra, $f35@16o: farm
mares. choice s120@135; farm mares. common
to good S95@12e; delivery. choice. $1706 1876:
delivery common to good, $135@170: drivers,
$185@260; mules, according to size, $140@225