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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Mrs. RebeCCa Atkins

Mrs. Rebecca j. Atkins, widow
of the late Robert l.. Atkins. died
suddenly at the home of her son. on
the Sommerville farm, near White
Post, last Saturday morning.
The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at > o'clock, and the re-
mains were taken to Stephens City
for interment beside her husband.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Taxpayers. Take Notice!

The unpaid taxes and levies for
the year 1905 are subject to an
additional penalty of 3 per cent
ON June 10 next month";.
As final settlement must be
made ON July Just two weeks
later-it would be well for those
who can do so to pay in time to
avoid the penalty-that is, before
June 10.
w. A. BRADFORD.
County Treasurer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13

lfyou knew the value Of Chamberlain
Saive yon would never wish to be with.
out it. Here are some Of the dieases for
which it is especially valuble: sore nip.
pies, chspped hands, burns, frost bites
chilblains, chronic sore eyes, itching
piles, tetter, salt rheum and eczema
Prise % cents per box. For sale by c
Blencows.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
No. ID.
First Quarterly Conference

The first Quarterly Conference of
the NJ. Z. Church, South. will be
held next Sunday and Monday.
June Ia and is, in the Berryville
Church Rev. w. II. d. Harper,
the presiding elder, will preach
Sunday night, and the Conference
Will be held Monday morning at 10
O'Clock in the Lecture Room of the
Church.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Death From LOCkiaW

never follows az injury dressed with
hucSlen's Arnica Salye. It's antiseptic
aud healing properties prevent blood
poisoning. Chas Oswald, merchant, of
Hensselaersville, N. Y, writes, at cured
Seth Burch, of this paIce, of the ugliest
sore on his meek / ever saw" Cures
Cuts, Wounds, Burns and Sores csc at
Z. Blencowe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Notice.

The undersigned has Just been
appointed agent for the Mutual
Insurance Company, of Loudoun
county, for Clarke county. and all
requests made either to him or w p.
7. Milton will be promptly at
tended to.
We insure Live Stock against
lightning anywhere on the farm.
j. NJ. SCOTT,
) l6 Upperville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
announcement.

l wish to say that l expect to be
an applicant for the position of
Commissioner of the Revenue for
Clarke County, and shall very
much appreciate the influence of
all who favor me for the position.
Z tt X. ID. HARDESTY.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13

The sincerest tribute that can be paid
to superiority isimitation. The many
limitations Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
that are now before the public prove it
the best. Ask for DeWitts. Good for
burns, scaljs, chatred skin, eczema, tet-
ter, cuts, bruises, boils and piles High
IL recommended and reliable. Sold by
all druggists
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Three Physicians treated him without
success.

W. L. Nancy, Paducsh, Ky, writes:
Il had severe case of kidney disease and
three of the best physicians in Kentucky
treated me without success. l then took
Foley's Kidney Cure. The first bottle
gave immediate relief, and three bottles
cured me permanently. gladly recon-
mend this wonderful remedy" Sold by
all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having been duly au-
pointed and qualified as Administrator Of
the estate of the late J. W.Vorous. all parties
knowing themselves indebted to the said
estate are hereby notified 10 come forward
ai,d make settlement: and all parties havinr
claims against the said estate will please pre-
sent them at once, properly authenticated
for settlement
ALEX. MCCoRMIcK. Adminisirator,
80 q of J. ". Norous. deceased
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
An Alarming Situation

frequently results from neglect of clog
sed bowels and torpid liver, until con-
stipation becomes chronic. This condi-
tiOn is unknown 20 those who use Dr.
Kings New Life Pills; the best and
gentlest regulators of stomach and
Bowels. Guaranteed by c. Blencowe
druggist. Price 25c
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13

Thousands annually bear witness to
the efficiency Of Early Risers. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
horne a reputation second 10 none as a
laxative and cathartic. They are as
staple as bread in millions of homes.
Pleasant but effective. viii promptly
relieve constipation without gripping.
Sold by all druggists
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Mr.. Mccormick Sells "JOe Wheeler. "

Hon. Marshall Mccormick last
week closed the sale of his hand
some black gated saddle horse,
Joe Wheeler to Mr.. Burch, of
Washington, the price not being
made public.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as Exec
utor under the will of the late T. IT Whiting.
all parties knowing themselves indebted 10
said estate are hereby notified 10 come for
ward promptly aud make settlement: and
all parties having claims against the said
estate are notified TO present them 10 me.
properly authenticated, for settlement
THos ID. Com. Executor.
e 81 Of r. II. Whiting. deceased
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Attention, Piremen!

\ called meeting of the Berry
vile Fire Company will he held in
Hardesty Hall on Friday evening,
June 10, at o'clock.
a full attendance is desired, as
the report of the Bazar Committee
will be presented for action.
JOIN II. ENDERs, Can't.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Special Notice

During the next two weeks we
will give special reduced prices on
Millinery and Ribbons; also low
prices ON Furniture. Don't fail to
call and examine goods and prices
before buying elsewhere.
Is. V. ATWOOD,
Berryyille, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
Mayor Jones Reelected.

The corporation election passed
off very quickly yesterday. al
though there we're two candidates
in the field for the Mayoralty.
Mr.. Joseph r. Hardesty had
announced himself as an indepen-
dent candidate against Mayor d. II.
Jones, the incubent.
The total number of ballots cast
was As, and only one was thrown
out as imperfect.
The detailed vote was:
For Mayor
ID. II. Jones 80
Jos. R. Hardesty IL
For Recorder
Geo. \. Hardesty A
For Councilmen-
Chas. NJ. Broun 10
II. w. Baker IL
John II. Shackleford Al
W. L. Lewis ii
Commonwealth Attorney W.
1. Lewis was elected to the Council
to succeed Mr.. Conrad Kownslar.
who did not stand for reelection.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
YOUR IDLE MONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST,

compounded twice a year, if de-
posted in the BANK OF CLARKE
COUNTY. Capital and Surplus,
$6O,0O0.OO.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-13
For Sale.

One Registered Short Horn Bull,
and one fuil-bred BullCalf, 8 months
old.
6 20 j, ), WARE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

A significant word from Cuba since
Secretary Taft went there in effort
70 bring about amicable settlement o.
The revolution Is that IN many cases
he insurgents are becoming restless.
the discipline is bad and many are
breaking up into bands for the pur-
pose Of Independent movement with
view 70 plunder The fact Of the mat
ter is that many OF the reVOiuti0nistE
are what might be called freeboofers
and cut-thrOats. and have welcomed
the present state of disaffecfion in
Cuba as affOrding them an opportunity
for their laWless deeds. such as they
enjoyed In the good old days under
Spanish rule when murder and rapine
were events Of every day occurrence.
Prom its earliest history there has
existed in Cuba such lzEless class Of
people At one time q feE genera
tons ago. they infested the coast as
pirates. sEoOping down with their 1T
lie slOOps or schooners upon al IN
armed vessels which chanced their
way, and as such they were only final
" suppressed By the British. who as
late as the '30s. drew a Gordon around
the it,an- outside Of the three-mile
limit. which with little hesitation
they reduced 10 suit their convenience
when IL came to the matter Of pur-
suing a suspicious craft. These crafts
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

we're chased into some one Of the
numerous coyes or bays which indent
the coast Of Cuba. and when their
crews were captured they were taken
to Jamaica for trial. where it was a
short shift between there and the
hangman's moose Frequently the YES
sells were driven ashore by the Eng
hsh cruisers. and the crews OF the
pirate ships, making their escape, be
came pirates on land like The old-time
buccaneers Of Hispaniola. with the diff.
ference that they rarely made war
upon the country people. who almost
invariably stood in with them.
The remnants Of these pirates, or
freebooters, have existed in Cuba to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
fuun thr 8ritiallrr 5erlH
UuuarnH AnrrrirauH

THE gneral feeling II Engznd toward Arneres It Is Dr.
III fcult to Erite tay tza think generally snisan.
otosd The popular feeling IN Alneries eere thai
fa@l until renty thTe song zn-Arerczn feeling he
sz@4z5I and that Il hss ben reI8oFed
N1 s. long that idz be ruisoneeptions
- The fat th ths anything friendly feel-
III ing On this SIDE thosgh quite admit difficult
- American to realize thiz
Have y01 father and son-hs former deToted
% The later but never understanding haEay inllnel
1zuoo inclined 70 patr0aze inclined 10 getting
the fathers By 50 itte ez-e son getting irrasa and
bored By his fathers odfaoned wys and perpetual eungss Yet
Al heart each proud Of the o and the other against
the World
That the secret Of resfons Tor hundred years What
e changer Only that the father has al last realized son
gro~n up and must oagT b treated child and
that 1h al HE irritating 01-fasi0ne5 fussness taby the
Old man is a real good sot-beeaaze his sort.
Instead Of family affection accompanied By the dgnifel
The older man to the y0ung and rather pushing boy family
feion accompanied By full recognition equality Instead Of man and
boy It 8 man and
The average Brsher has contempt for the @foreigns7
foreigner b. who talks language Doesn't IN
derstznd lie doesn't regard any Eh0 talks English Ehehr i
e Scotch Cockney, DeTonshre American Engsh fgner-hs
just English He doesn't gh him; be Just sticks to him
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

portunity has occurred they have con-
mitfed deeds o. shocking ferocify.
scarcely equaied b. those Of the say
age Indians on our frontier Ehen they
were upon the warpath II their most
palmy days In some respects they
are worse than onr sarages. for the
Indians made war only upon their
enemies and we're always true 70 each
other being bound together b. their
own laws and traditions. But IL 10
not 80 with these Cuban freebooters.
and Il was owing to their treacherous
methods. which multiplied with each
fresh outbreak Of an insarection. that
inspired the spaniards 10 commit
many Of the cruel deeds attributed
70 them during their stFu-sie To main
tain their grasp upon the island.
The spaniards called these outlaws
-bsndidos" and always pursued them
with more OF less relentless Tigor. but
their buccaneering methods were such
that neither the Spanish Guardia Civil
nor the Spanish infantryman was very
effective against them. They. like the
Of old. lived on the coun-
try, and the country supplied al their
Immediate necessities. whether their
iepredatiOns were carried on in or
sanized baads OF By roaming indiyid-
Ials.
AS a rule the most Law abiding aad
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

/ peaceably inclined peasants stood ia
with them to the extent OF covering
up their trails when pursued and ac-
cepting a share OF their booty. while
on the other hand the peaceably ap-
pearing peasant, inhabiting some
thatched bohio on the edge OF a clear
ing with his wife and children, might
possibly be the very robber whose
daring exploit had recently aroused a
whole town and sent the soldiers out
on his trail The Spanish soldiers
never could tell.
In the fertile tropical land OF Cuba
the life OF these freebooters is com
paratively easy. AS a matter Of fact.
after these Cuban gentry have tasted
OF it, it is hard for them TO rellnoulsh
it. They live in land Of eternal sum.
mer, where in normal times cattle.
honey and sweet potatoes abound.
Why should they work when God has
given them so much? The peaceful
farmer OF the interior. no matter how
little he labors in the field. produces
a great deal more than he can con.
sumo. and he is ever ready to share
Il with whomsoever comes along. ana
consequently the rowing freebooter.
who would be a simple tramp else
where. finds subsistence EASY.
He may be fugitive from Justice
and then he learns to look upon All
those who are rich or in government
service, either as civilians or soldiers.
as his enemies and he only awaits
the opportune moment when a lesder
steps forth to organize him and others
Ike him into a formidable band.
After the insurrection was over and
the brief war with Spain had been
fought out the country was so com.
pletely devastated that such OF these
ex-freebooters as remained we're
Obliged 70 come into the towns and
cities, where they posed as patriots
and came in for their share OF loot in
the way OF Red Cross supplies issued
70 starving reconcentrados. Then
there was that pay which the Ameri-
cans eeded to Gomez to pay his sol
diers. when as a matter of fact his
so-called army had been practically
exterminated before the beginning OF
the war with Spain. They came in
for some Of that
The supplies and soldiers nav
quieted the turbulent spirit of those
former outlaws for a time. although
during the occupation Of the islands
there we're many examples Of their
capabilities
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

the present day. their ranks having
been recruited from TINE to time by
the country people who. finding them
selves in some difficulty with the au-
thorities, preferred the free. careless
life Of the freebooter to going to pris-
on. 1t can scarcely be claimed. ex-
cept in rare instances. that the pres
ent day semi-lawless set in Cuba is
formed Of the descendants Of the orig
inal pirates, although their methods
and manner OF living are about the
same. Occasionally an individual may
be found who will tell you unblushing-
~ that his father or grandfather was
one Of the pirates. AS a rule these
people are without religion. laws. or
sacred traditions. and when the op-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
sMooT 10 FIGHT FoR cANrEgN.

While the senate IS deciding whether Senator
s1oot. o. Utah. shall retain his seat il that BODY
ne senator himself VII - urging upon his col
leagues the passage of bll providing for the re-
esla1lshUent q the army cz1tee1 which he
iate1cs 70 Introduce early nert December
have little reputation % lose among the
women ~ The country" the senator says. 80 il
seems that ! NAY as vel Be the champion Of
N1a- each and every representative in congress
believes should be done think they al agree
Nlfn the officers q the army that the anti-can-
teen law Il unwise- But because Of public senti-
nenf they all are afraid 70 come ont and urge its
repeal"
Any well defined effort to secizve the repeaI
Of the antic2nteen law is certain 70 bring down
upon congress an avalanche Of protests from the
women of the country IL was the women who
CONF PEELED the abolition o. the canteen and IL Is
deferred the cOngresEmen from doing ANYTHING in
Ton -acr-- --a----aL A-- ------- 80
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
HuMoRs OF RURAL DELIVERY SERVICE.

The establishment Of new rural free delivery
routes In various sections OF the country is fire.
quently attended with laughable Incidents and
the narration Of these tales from real life has
been known TO anord material for more than one
afterdinner speaker One such story has been
related BY members Of party Of Washingtonians
recently returned from the enyirons Of Buckspo-t
Me. and those responsible for telling the Incl
dent claim now 10 be in full understanding Of the
reason for Denman Thompson choosing his char
acters for The Old Homestead" from this old
fashioned region in the shade OF Mount Katahdfn
Il seems that rural free delivery system
was recently started with Bucksport as the CEN
ter. and on one Of the routes a member Of the
Smith family was among the first TO put out a
receptacle for his mail. The box happened to be
a beehive. and Mr. Smith cut slit in the top for
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
pprannal Gharartrr
nf Satatt
By REV. JOHN ROACH srRAroN.

Of man can fully aom We SEE indeed how God in max
ing needs make him free unless to be puppet or
auomaon see how this freedom Of choice involved the
possibility Of wrong choice but cannot understand how the inclination
and purDooe to entered into mind created pure.
The Bible clearly breaches the personality Of Satan and Christ him
se< explicitly taught this truth him figure Of speech,
he imperona force tendency Christ had himself
ured with the great adversary Of God and and he
dealing with personal force He always speaks Of
Satan @ev and other ways taught clearly that there
personal degI who works through hosts Of demons
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

q
al be
e17clFe Ee2ro1 ard a the
oo1y be
Is brccoi
o. Eatcaoog
~-r- interest its
from c0lgre
Ins = Outline the plan lobby letters Which h.vs
Of
interest ~ ne movement ExG0F
10y l NeN Jersey Dne
are among those HAo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

The devil is a personal
force and not a natural
tendency to do evil with
which man is born. All
evil Of to-day is inspired
by a personal devil. The
fact Of moral evil in a
world created by a good
and all-powerful God is
q .,,wcforv that tbo mind
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
POLITICS NAY SPLIT LABOR LEADERS

Oncials Of the American Federation Of Labor
believe that after election a distinct breach viii
be opened between President Samuel Gomuers
and John Mitchell. president OF the United Nine
WORKERS. and vice president OF the Federation
Frcuon between them that viii develoD into
breach is regarded as inevitable for the reason
mat Gonpers is Jealous Of the growth OF Mitchell
as a political factor. Mitchell adheres TO tbs
roosevelt school Of politics. while Gompers Is
with the other faction.
There Is no question among neutral mem
Ders Of the ofhcial body Of the Federation but
that Gompers activity in this campaign is due to
the TACT that Mitchell made success Of his fight
In behalf Of Roosevelt Mitchells prominence in
the labor Held made him the man among organ.
lied labor most consulted by President paosc gelt
and Other nuhlic men Alfhnlloh Cl.rnr.o-. -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

Whether push alone Is
sufficient to give q young
man the right start On .
career for which be i
adapted seems to me to
Be answered by' the his
tory Of American indus
try. Il Is reasonable TO
assume that the men who
lave been the most sue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
wPIEc OUT THE GOVERNMENT DEFICIT.

Probably the happiest man among the de-
partment officials in Washington Al tbis t5r,o =
Assistant Secretary James b. Reynolds Of the
treasury Mr. Reynolds is a Massachusetts nan
and his duties as assistant secretary give him
especial cnarge OF the c1stoms branch Of the
government Under the direction Of NJ pa-
nolds, the customs revenues are collected and
the intricate details Of the operations of the tri
law are directed, in order to bring the greatest
possible returns and safeguard the public inter
est as well as domestic Industries from the a.
tacks OF ingenious and ambitious foreign tradere
Assistant Secretary Reynolds is Of the oDin
ION mat MS branch Of the government is pretty
nearly the whole thing at this time The nneh
abused tariff law, under the direction Of the cns
TOMS experts, Is producing revenues sufficient 10
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

Interesting Gossip By 0 Washngoa corsspOndsn-PeopIes
Lobby to Be- Esabshd-Senai@ SnoOt VIII Urge ReestabIh
nent Of the Army canteea

HlA9IOS.-EEerybody e1cept tie peo
Pc seeus 10 have lobby 10000 - 5-,-.r-~
an Interest Is Affected 5y legislation EoE Il 4
rEezsza1 % locate here . bureau hesded ~
--a1zEe1 p men q u1g1esrionzbIe charzefer zuS
l7t-te. e-.c- s-al Earch legislation ElEh onIy
tie su1le interest II mind snsl.za II -z----+ -
= p-1-1z- t1e facts about II. and employ such
proper means As nay Be required 70 induce con
gresz q leg1szre for the popular Interest rsfher
t1z1 f0r special interests
TIE l01bT Eas proposed originally ~ ue-~w
Bach Aae1nam. Of this city and has ben taler
Up ~ such men Marx Twain Lincoln ste~ers
zse1s4zz1n l1e Wheeler and William Allen White
he Feof4es lobby will have facilities for
watching and studying legislation. Comneten4
-@yerz N- eIzmine and ascertain What the
in 1r.pfz
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19


on the face OF the letter box he inscribed
stood
happened that b.
heehOo before without
claiming light
without
been known receive once in sir months
and that only advertising - - -S
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

balance OF
result achieved following
the ledger Of
deficit OF $6OOOOOO
already practically
VIII have balance ~
II
nan months
he able
mt increased
made By the customs branch -s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19

the
president
called the White
dinner
'front.' n this congressional
ana leaders In had
inspired the sudden activity
lis last stspring NJ - - - @N1
Mitchell
closest friends. " - ' y -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-19
8Rat AinA nf
Hull Js 3BuHh
By r1R- JOHN c. WATSON.
President East Boston Land CO.

esful as founders and organizers Of the greatest industrial enterprises
of country might have failed utterly leave any enduring Dres
son behind them they had enj0yed early life the pull would
have placed them comfortable be in which they could have
watched The world 90 BY.