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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
" AND THE HERB YIELDED SEED
AFTER ITS KIND"
-EVEN THE POLITICAI UERR-

EVEN THE POLITICAL HERB
All created things according to
the nebular theory were once case
Gus substances, after that they as
sumed shape, sometimes beauty.
Last week the office of Insurance
Commissioner was withdrawn from
the nebula In which it has fioated
since the beginning of time, and by
our Legislature was given concrete
form. Some years previously to
this latter event there existed on
this planet, not as nebula, however.
though to some extent gaseous, a
certain Col. Joe Button, and the
twain have been made one flesh.
This happy consummation had
been anticipated by some, indeed
there we're irreverent ones who so
soon as our Legislature began
handling the aforesaid nebulae.
called it THE Button hole Bill"
just as if they knew that what has
happened would happen. There
are always persons who can see
through a brick wall or other
Opaque substances, for instance the
legislative or gubernatorial mind,
and thus by their powers of pene-
tration, or astrological proclivities,
deprive the public of pleasant sur
prises. 1t was even so in this case.
Those of us, however, who be-
lieve in that doctrine which says,
Whom he did foreknOw, him he
also did predestinate; and whom
he did predestinate, him he also
called; and whom he called, him
he also justified; and whom he JUS
tilted, him he also glorified," have
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21

urrected.
The States have the matter in
their own hands if they wish to
favor action. Nor is il necessary
to go through with the form of
holding a convention. Teach and
every Legislature would instruct
its senators to concur in the House
resolution, the case would be at
tended to all right.-Richmond
Times-Dispatch.
The belief that IF each and
every Legislature would instruct
its senators to concur in the House
resolution, the case would be at
tended to all right" is very pretty
in theory, but doesn't seem to de
liver the goods" in practice.
The Virginia Legislature, as the
esteemed Times-Dispatch is well
aware, adopted a resolution in
strUcting Senators Daniel and Mar
tin TO work for and exhaust every
effort in behalf of the proposed
change in the Constitution.
1t would seem to the ordinary
individual that the first step they
would take would be the introduc-
ton of the measure in the Senate.
So far as the official Congress
sional Record shows, and so far as
can be learned in any other way,
neither Senator has ever opened
his mouth on that subject in the
halls of the Senate.
Senator Martins excuse, made
in his speech here during the late
primary campaign, was that he did
not introduce the bill because he
knew it could not be passed as the
majority of the Senate was oppos-
ed to it.
That is indeed a noble excuse.
We wonder why the Junior
Senator diden't think of that ex-
cuse to turn down" some of the
relief bills he has introduced
during the past twelve sessions of
Congress.
We haven't the faintest idea
what excuse Senator Daniel will
offer for his failure, but we presume
he will have an excellent one son
tap" when he stands for reelection.
The States indeed have the
matter in their own hands," but
they will never do anything as long
the present members of the United
States Senate hold Office.
1t strikes us that the safest plan
would be to elect only members of
the Legislature who were pledged
TO vote only for Senator who was
openly an advocate of the Consti-
tutional amendment.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
ELECTION OF SENATORS.

For years there has been a pop
ular demand for election of sena-
tors in Congress by direct vote of
the people. There have been
petitions from the people, there
have been demands" in political
platforms, and there have been
resolutions from legislative bodies.
1t remains for the Ohio Legislature
to take action that looks like real
business.
A resolution has passed the SEN
ate and gone to the House making
formal demand for the Constitu-
tional Convention to amend the
Constitution in this particular.
The Constitution provides in
article V that the Congress, when
ever twO-thirds of both houses shall
deem it necessary, shall propose
amendments to this Constitution.
or, on the application of the Legis-
lature of two-thirds of the several
States, shall call convention for
proposing amendments, which. in
either case, shall be valid to all in
tents and purposes, as part of this
Constitution, when ratified by the
Legislature of three-fourths of the
several States, or by conventions
IN three-fourths thereof, as the one
or the other mode of ratification
may be proposed by the Congress.
The House of Representatives
has morethan once adpoted a resolu-
ton proposing an amendment to
the Constitution to elect senators by
popular vote, but when the reso-
luton went to the Senate it was
buried in committee and never res
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Some men don't care how duh busi-
ness Is II IL Is equally bad with their
rivals.
About the third time some people
show you kindness you ind they
want to sell you something.
Patience Is that which you have to
have with others. but which no one IL
called upon 10 have with you.
Society Is good deal like our rich
kin-we are mighty nice 20 It's face.
but make fun OF II behind Its back.
Some people are like worthless
team OF horses-always have to be
helped when Il comes to pulling load
uphill.
There is one way OF starting on the
pathway TO gee rich which Is seldom
Travelled these days-running a store
and living over t.
1t sometimes happens that defer
ence is shown man not In recogni-
ton OF his greatness, but because he
will be cranky OF it isn't-Atchisor
Globe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
ROADS AND ROAD LAWS.

The bill recently before the Vir-
ginia Legislature, which provided
for repeal of the Special Road
Law for Clarke County and the
placing of the County under the
general State law, was defeated.
As citizen, the editor signed a
petition asking for the defeat of
the bill, but we favor its passage.
The people of the County had no
general knowledge of the proposed
change, and for that reason we
opposed it at this time.
One of the most important sub
jectS to people of this section is
good roads. If the Legislature
ever makes appropriations for the
State Improvement of roads, Clarke
county will not receive penny as
long as she is working under a
special road law.
The constantly increasing reve-
nueS of the State make it very
probable that the next Legislature
Will make generous appropriations
for State aid to public road-build-
ing, and, as Clarke county pays a
very large amount of taxes into the
State treasury, we ought to be in a
position to receive the benefits of
any State appropriations.
The people should be informed
of every proposed change in their
laws, and given an opportunity to
advance reasons for and against
such changes, as well as a chance
to hear the merits of the measure
discussed by others.
Clarke county certainly needs in
creased appropriations for roads,
as the County Roads" are in very
poor condition. Only for the fact
that we have such a good system of
turnpikes lover which a good rate
of toll is paid, the County would
be poor in condition.
As long as the limit of taxation
imposed by the special road law
for Clarke county was sufficient, it
was all well enough, but now that
the number of miles of road is
more thon double what it was
when the low was passed, it seems
TO the most casual observer that
our special law should be repealed,
and the County placed under the
general State law, in order that we
may receive any additional help
given to counties and towns by the
Legislatures appropriations, as
well as an increased sum from regu-
lar taxation sources.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
Cured HemOrrhageS Of the Lungs.

Several years since my lungs were so
badly affected that had many hemor-
rhages," writes. A. NJ. AXE, OF Wood, Ind.
Il took treatment with several physicias
without any benefit. 1 then started 10
taken Foley's Honey and Tar, and my
lungs are nov as sound as a bullet.
recommend it in advanced stages Of lung
trouble" Foley's Honey and Tar stops
the cough and heals the lungs, and pre-.
vents serious results from cold. Refuse
subtitutes. Sold by all dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
A Snapshot at the StylsS.

Had majesty ever 'mong royalty's hosts
Such willing slave subjects as Queen
Fashion boastss
Let hoops and big sleeves be decreed by
her court,
Women swell as they'd make all the
men stand ABOUT.
Now the edict is "willowy, and wavy
and tall"
So all waist adjustments are spirallv
email.
And the whole figure takes on a serpen.
tine shape.
Is the order from Eden our msidens
now speS
Where Queen Mother first the great
game began
With snake-wriggling tactics Of charm.
ing her msns
Twas tiny bit bonnets erstwhile took
the lead.
Now expsnsionist's capitals booming
ahead,
And the most unobservsnt observer
must say:
The day of swellheads is now in full
sway"
With bendibus back and bustiferous fore.
A stoop and scoop like a caricature;
As to be lay figures where Fashion
makes law
Was all upon earth that women were
for.
l belive in my soul if Fashion should
say;
Stand on your head, with feet in the
air"
Dust so you're gowned with exquisite
care),
The adjustment of raiment suggesting
the while:
Your mode is exactly the very last
styles"
So absolute now is Queen Fashions
sway,
She has subjects enough prepared to
obey
-TARPLEY STAR. in Baltimore Sun.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
Letter to S. L. Palmbaum.
Berryville. Va.

Dear Sir: It's an old saying: the best
advertisement is pleased customer.
1t happens to us continually in this
way: man buys Devoe for his house
he has painted il once in three years for
a dog's-age, and thinks he knows what
he wants-buys 80 gallons and has 10
left.
He sees right-off that 90 Devoe is as
much as 30 of anything else. He likes
that; 1t comes quick; 1t is surprise; and
he tells of it. The best advertisement is
pleased customer.
Three years roll round. There isn't
sign that his house needs paint: he
don't paint it. Next year he don't paint
It, This comes slow; il Is surprise; but
he has got used TO It, Still the best ad.
vertisement is pleased customer.
Yours truly
81 F w DEvoE & Co
p >. M. B. Puiliam sells our paint.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
Death Rate in New York and Chicago

During November and December, 1903,
one fifth Of the deaths in New York and
Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's
Honey and Tar not only stops the cough
but heals and strengthens the lungs and
prevents pneumonia, so do not take
chances on a cold wearing away when
Foley's Honey and Tar will cure you
quickly and prevent serious results. Sold
by all dealers
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
WOmen'S Kidneys.

Women are more often afflicted with
kidney disorders than men, but attrib-
ute the SYMPTOMS to diseases peculiar to
their sex, while in reality the kidneys are
deranged. Nervousness, headache, puffy
or dark circles under The eyes, pain in
the back, are signs of kidney trouble that
must not be ignored, or q serious malady
Will result. Foley's Kidney Cnre has
restored the health of thousands of weak,
nervous, broken down women. 1t stops
irregularities and strengthens the urinary
organs. Itpurifes the blood and benefits
the whole system. Sold by all dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
CLOSING PEklNo,s GATES.


kotsy Ceremony Performed Daily az
the Chinese Capital
The closing OF the gates IN Picking
Just because IL goes ON daily and may
apparently 40 on daily for centuries 20
some Is probably one OF the sights
least witnessed and talked OF save by
those foreigners who may have chanc-
cd TO run for IT. near closing time.
The daily performance Is marked with
a due ceremony which IS quaint and
full OF interest TO the intelligent on
locker. as the closing by no means
signifies the mere bringing together OF
the heavy wooden doors and barring
the emperor's highway against all
comers.
At the appointed hour a preliminary
signal is given by a large gong or iron
shield being struck with a big iron bar
hfty times In such quick succession as
almost 20 defy calculation. This is
followed by signal OF 100 blows re-
peated I'm precisely the same fashion
three times. When the third and last
cycle OF gong strokes is entered ON a
number of old and at this season very
much bewadded and muff,ed up old
Charles" start a series OF discordant
yells to all and sndry to hasten or
they will be shut out. This combina-
ton OF signals is followed by JOS
Ting stream OF people In both dlrec-
lions.
Presently the rush slackens until
only solitary pedestrian or possibly
man on a donkey, full tilt, belated
rickshaw or heavily laden cart strug-
giles through. Then a movement is
made with the gates, yelling bursts out
afresh and another rush ensues, the
gates being meanwhile half closed and
occasionally opened little way again
until, the outgOers having meanwhile
ceased, there Is n final scrimmage to
get into the city. and the process OF
closing. which has taken some half
hour In all, is concluded
The huge iron plated doors having
changed TO. a monster iron pole is drag
ged up and placed across them on iron
supports. being retained in position by
paddock of enormous proportions
and OF the well known Chinese type.
There are in all nineteen gates, and the
same ceremony is observed at each,
but at such thoroughfares as the Hata-
men there is naturally more traffic,
and the process is probably proportion
ately longer.-Peking Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21

The observation-disclosures Of n certain
well known Scotch professor Is notori-
Gus. Not long ago he invited few Sc
lect friends 20 dine with him, and upon
their arrival. some short time before
the hour set apart for dinner. the pro
fessor suggested a walk through the
conservatory and grounds until the
gong should sound the dinner hour.
After spending short time inspect
ing flowers. plants, etc, host and
guests came suddenly to a small gate
at the end of the lawn. All" said the
professor 20 his astonlshed guests. ''as-
suredly this will be much nearer way
home for you than kolng back to the
front" And. all unconscious OF his In
vitation 20 dinner. he opened the gate
and bowed his guests out.-London An
swers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
An Incautious Critic.

Almost the last work that Sir Edwin
Landseer was engaged on was a life
sized picture OF Nell Gwynn passing
through an archway on n white palfrey,
This picture, in which the horse alone
was finished, was bought by one of the
Rothschild family and given to Sir
John Millais to complete. One morn
ing celebrated art critic called and
was much impressed with this work.
"Ah, to be sure!' he said, going up
close and examining a deerhound,
which almost breathed. IN the fore
ground OfsA picture. How easily
one can recognize Landseer's dogs!
Wonderful, isn't it2' eyes, it is won
derful," remarked Sir John, lighting an
other pipe. Il finished painting that
dog yesterday and have done the whole
OF it myself" That critic was sorry he
spoke.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
GIVE ME A CALL
GAR PAUL'S WIG.
An omcer Twcnked IL and Won n Bst
and Promotion.

An Omcer Twcnked IL and Won n Net
and Promotion.
Paul, the eccentric car OF Russia
assassinated In 1901, was very particu-
lar as TO his dress and considered tri-
ding matters as OF supreme impor-
lance. This peculiarly was once taken
advantage OF 10y an officer Of the
guards, Major Vaksel, TO win a bet.
The major. the widest Joker In the ar-
nay, wagered several hundred rubles
that he would tweak the tail of tie en-
peror's wig on parade.
The very next day the emperor hap
pened to be present at an early parade
and, as destiny ruled Ii, took a posi-
ton for moment Immediately In front
Of the daring major. Breathless with
excitement and terror, Vaksel's COM
panions beheld that rash officers right
hand steal slowly from his side. rise
20 the level Of the cars neck and
give the wigs hanging tail a most de-
cided tweak.
In an Instant the emperor's face,
pale with fury, was turned upon YAK
sells countenance. which, however,
only reflected an expression OF child
like innocence. mingled with the most
deferential astonishment.
who dared TO do that?" asked the
enraged car, his eyes giving flashing
evidence that his most dangerous mood
was upon him.
81 did. your majesty" said vaksed;
who. however his heart may have fiut-
tered, feanaged TO preserve outwardly
an unruflied calm, together with IN ex-
preston Of innocent surprise. "It was
crooked, your majesty" he added, in a
confidential undertone. II stralghten-
ed 1t for fear the younger officers
should see"
Pauls countenance cleared at once.
he stared fixedly, however, at YAK
sells innocent looking face for some
seconds. Vaksel admitted afterward
that this was the trying moment, and
he had said to himself, IF waver
I'm lostF' Then the car spoke. and
spoke so that all might hear.
Il thank you, colonel" he said.
If ever step IN rank was gained by
the purest effrontery it was so acquir-
ed on this occasion, and Vaksel left
the field, not only promoted to a covet-
ed position in the guards, but richer by
many hundred rubles as the result of
his wager.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit aud 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.
1t contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. Sold by
all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
Another Renxop.

Aunt Emeline is the best loved wom-
an In Saymouth, for her charity is alike
of hand and heart Like many other
excellent persons, Aunt Emellne is not
a church member, but she Is a regular
attendant at the village church, which
Is so near her cottage as to seem un-
der the same roof. when, at the close
OF a recent sermon. the minister re-
quested all those present who had new
or united with the church to retire at
the end or service. everybody was sur
prised TO see Aunt Emeline rise and
start down the aisle.
Aunt Emeline." the minister called
softly, that does not apply 20 your
That isn't why I'm going" Aunt
Emeline responded serenely. Il smell
my dinner burning up."-Youth's Com
panion-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
pend n n DoornniI.

"As dead az n doornail" at first
seems utterly senseless. but becomes
lively and picturesque when we re
member that knockers were once uni
versally used. Beneath the knocker, in
order to prevent disiguring the door, a
large nail or bolt was driven. An i'm
patient caller. waiting for the door to
be opened, would frequently use the
knocker with great force. and the ir-
responsiveness OF the nail gave rise to
this expression.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
The OILY M.nhnden-

The oily character OF the menhaden
is familiar. 1t is caught for its oil.
which is tried out I'm factories. Men
haden fishermen use purse nets, which
are tarred to preserve them. To keep
their hands from sticking to the tarred
nets they rub on them a freshly caught
menhaden, handling it somewhat as
they would cake OF soap. So oily is
the menhaden that the simple pressure
thus applied is enough 10 bring
through the scales oil sufficient for the
purpose
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21

An advertiser snts excepting legal adver
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
silent, and will be charged To- - the rate OF
ave cents per line for the INST insertion,
and three cents per line for esch succS eding
insertion.
Obituary notices. resolutions OF .Sspect,
and social organizations, other than those
which the editor himself shall give as a
matter of news, will 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 be made known
on application. Changes of advertisements
must be handed in not later than Saturday
morning Of each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
super-tition of the Turks.

The superstition OF the Turks is no
where so apparent as in their fear OF
the 'evil eye" Jugs placed around the
edge OF the roof or an old shoe filled
with garlic and blue beets (blue glass
balls or rings is a sure guard against
the Illusion. Whenever a pretty child
is playing upon the street the passers-
by will say. 'Oh. what an ugly child!''
for fear OF inciting the evil spirit
against its beauty. The peasant classes
In Turkey are Of course the most SUI
perstitious because they are the most
Ignorant. They have no education
whatever and can neither read nor
write.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
: Saved UIY life

That's what a prominent
druggist said of SCOTS
Emulsion q hort time
ago. As a rule we don't
use or refer to testimonials
in addressing the public,
but the above remark and
similar expressions are
made so often in connec-
ton with SCOTS Emulsion
that they are worthy Of
occasional note. From
infancy to old age SCOTS
Emulsion offers a reliable
means of remedying i'm
proper and weak develop
ment, restoring lost flesh
and vitality. and repairing
waste. The az I o n OF
SCOTS Emulsion is no
more of a secret than the
composition of the Emul-
sion itself. What it does
it does through nourish-
ment-the kind ofnourish-
ment that cannot be OBJ
tanned in ordinary food.
No system is too weak or
delicate to retain SCOTS
Emulsion and gather good
from it.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21

Foresee misfortunes that thou mayest
strive TO prevent them, but whenever
they happen bear them with magma
nlmity.-Zoroaster
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
The Play In Paris.

BY a fortnight all Paris is supposed
to have seen new play. 1t is not con-
sidered smart TO be seen at play aft
er it has been running for more than
that time.-London Bystander.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
A Difference.

He-Don't you think that some OF her
sayings are smart? She-They aren't
but they do.-Brooklyn Life.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-03-21
Southern Railwa v
In Effect January s, 1906.
WESTBOVND


Week days. trains leave Wasb;,..
BluemoDt as follows: $40 a. m. Nm N Tor
AS p. m; 3 90 p. m. 90 D. m
Week days. trains leave Washington r.,
Sunday trains leave Washington c,- NJ.
mont as follows: 9.l0 a. m; 5.05 y. m M D'ue-
Winchester via. Stage Line. '0f
EASTBOUND.
Week days. trains leave Rln.,,,o-,
m; 40 y. m. ~" a.
ington: 3; 40 a M; $50 p. m; GOO n n, "SSn'
ington: 5.25 a. m. 'O' wash
stage Line from Winchester. VIZ
n. Is. SPENCER. General Manayer
l.. ;. BRowN, General Agent Eos 18th c,
n. w, Washington, ID. c. ~" o.
;. II. HAEDwIcE, Passenger Traffic MAJ
aver. ''O @Ah'
W u. TArLoE, General Passenger As.,,