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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
RECKONING TIME.
The Watch Of the Man In the street
Is set by the stars.

rhc Watch Of the Man In the street
Is set by the stars.
Time is percnnially interesting sub
Icct Before the cnronomotcr In the
jewelers. window 4 procession IS con-
Stantly passing. The banker pulls out
his 500 repeater compares ii with the
chronomcter and moves on. The office
boy with just rs much dignity consults
,he dollar timcplece that bulges his lit
tie waStcoat Both are equally under
the spell of time
As most persons know, England sup
plies the world with that valuable but
impalpable commodity, that purely ar
bitrary thing which we call time. The
meridian Of the Royal observatory at
Greenwich is the point from which the
day of the civilized world is rcckoncd.
but I'm America the United States Naval
observatory IN Washington determines
Greenwich time and distributes II by
telegraph.
In the end the watch Of the man in
the street is set by the stars. Out Of
the vast number IN the heavens there
arc some Coo. visible either to the eye
or the camera, which are known to be
practically invariable. The astronomer
selects one of them. Through the
transit instrumental telescope pointed
at the mcridan-he watches. telegraph
ic key in hand. On the lSas of the
telescope are eleven hair lines. The
center ono marks the meridian. As the
star crosses each Of these lines the
operator presses his key. the wires Of
which connect with an automatic re-
cording clock called n chronograph.
This shows at what time the star
crossed the meridian. Astronomical Ia
hlcs determine the time at which Il
should have crossed. Comparison OF
the standard clock with these tables
shows whether or not the clock is
right.
The time IS distributed at noon
Three minutes before 10 O'Clock thou
sands OF telegraph ca. -atOrs sit IN 81
lencc waiting for the click OF the key
which shall tell them that the master
clock" in Washington has begun tc
speak. At one minute before 10 il be
gins, beating every second until the
ffty-ffth. Then, after the pause
comes single beat, which marks exact
noon, and for another day the world
knows that it has the correct time tC
the fraction Of q secOnd.-Youth's Com
paniOn
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
THE sPANIARo.
his Courtesy, MS Cigarette and his
Lottery Ticket.

Lottery Ticket.
OF the courteous manners OF all Span
iards a traveller writes: 80 anxious Is
every ono 10 be OF service TO others
that the stranger Is apt 60 consider the
Spanlards very induisitive people. An
experience IN a Madrid tramcar was
enllghtening I'm this direction. A wom-
an I'm getting into the car appeared 10
have slipped and hurt her foot. She
and her husband began an animated
discussion upon the incident. and OF
the dozen others I'm the car every one
except ourselves craned forward TO lis
ten. The paSScngcrs were well assert
ell, ranging as they did from n captain
In uniform down to a woman almost
OF the beggar class. But one and all
I'm turn Joined in the discussion without
exciting the least resentment. opinions
being apparently welcomed. Gentle
men arriving ut their destination ceased
arguing. raised their hats and went
out. leaving others In possession until
the principals left
There is no hour Of the day or
night which n Spaniard deems inappro-
PIRATE 10 the practice OF smoking" the
same writer observes. whenever he
finds time hanging heavily, which is
frequently. he lights a cigarette. Time
hangs heavily on n Spaniard's mind In
the brief interval between the courses
at lunch and dinner whenever he
wakes at night when travelling be-
tween station and hotel IN an omnibus
and always when in railway train,
regardless of ladies. The practice OF
smoking Is SO universal IN Spain that
railway compartments for nOnsmok-
ers exist in theory only. and the habit.
combined with that Of loud talking at
all hours Of the night and morning.
makes the average Spaniard undesir-
able as n travelling companion. especial
ly at night"
OF the sturdy bcggars who Ovcrrun
Madrid: The bcggarS usually have
some pretenSe for asking aims in tho
shape OF decrepit guitar or fiddle I'M
der the cloak. where It remains. An
other plea Is the sale Of lottery tickets.
the lottery being great institution in
Spain. Each ticket costs > pesetas
about SD, and begCars in absolute
rags, as often as not children. rush
about with strings Of these for sale."-
Chicago News
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
A HUMBLE HEROINE.
Mother Mary Tercsn and the Cross {
the Legion of Honor.

Mother Mary TereSn and the Cross of
the Legion of Honor.
Some years ago In a city In France
oil the soldiers were drawn up on the
plaza. y woman in the habit OF char
ity was called out In front of the gov
ernor general, and this is what he said:
Mother Mary Teresa, when you
were twenty years Of age you received
wound from cannon ball while as
sisting one Of the wounded on the
ueld at Balaklava. In 1859 the shell
from a mitrailleuse laid you PROSTATE
In the front ranks on the battlefield OF
Magenta. Since then you have been in
Syria, in China and in Mexico. and II
you Were not wounded 1t was not be-
cause you have not exposed yourself.
In 1870 you were taken up In Refs
choffen covered with many saber
wounds. Such deeds of heroism you
crowned few weeks ago with one of
the most heroic actions which history
records. \ grenade fell upon the am
bulance which was under your charge.
You took up the grenade In your arms;
you smiled upon the wounded who
looked at you with feelings Of dismay;
you carried II distance OF eighty me-
tiers. On laying 1t down you noticed
that II was going to burst You threw
yourself on the ground; it burst. You
We're seen covered with blood, but
when persons came TO your assistance
you rose up smiling, as is your wont.
You were scarcely recovered from your
wound when you returned to the hos
pital whence 1 have now summoned
you"
Then the general made her kneel
down and, drawing his sword, touched
her lightly with it three times on the
shoulder and pinned the cross Of the
Legion Of Honor on her habit, saying:
1 put upon you the cross of the
brave in the name of the French people
ana army. No one has gained 1t by
more deeds of heroism nor by a life so
completely spent in self abnegation for
the benefit Of your brothers and the
service Of your country. Soldiers, pre-
sent armsr'
The troops saluted, the drums and
bugles rang out, the air was filed with
loud acclamatiOns, and all was jubila-
ton and excitement as Mother Teresa
arose, her face suffused with bushes.
and asked:
General, are you done?"
YES" said he.
Then will go back to the hospital"-
From The COmpanlonship of Books"
by Frederic Rowland Marvin.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Noisy old London.

Modern cities are not as noisy as
those of other days. For example, in
London I'm the time Of King George IL
the streets were stu cobbled and the
pack horse Of Elizabethan memory had
been replaced 10y heavy carts and wag-
ons. Barrels Of beer and heavy cases
were dragged about on drays OF iron
without wheels, and to add to the tu-
mutt heavy signs In immense frames
Of ironwork hung out in front of shops
and houses and croaked interminably.
Street cries never ceased for n moment
all day. All the smaller necessaries,
such rs pins, thread. string, ink, straps,
fish, milk. cakes, bread. drugs. herbs,
matches. Were hawked in the streets.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Greatly Reduced Rates via Southern
Railway

To Memphis, Tenn, and return,
account International Convention,
brotherhood of St. Andrew, of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, Oc-
tober 1921, 1906. Tickets will be
sold October 10, 16, Il and Is,
final limit (prior To midnight of
which passenger must reach start
ing point October 30, 1906, from
points in Virginia, North and South
Carolina, including Washington,
ID. {. Extension of final limit may
be obtained to November Both,
1906, by PERSONALITY depositing
tickets with Joseph Richardson,
Special Agent, not later than Oc-
tober 30, 1906, and paymen: of fee
of fifty cents per ticket at time of
deposit.
For further information, apply
to nearest Southern Rwy. ticket
agent, or communicate with L. 5.
Brown, Gen. Agt., Washington.
ID. &.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
A FEW DON,TS.

Don't be reckless. especially IN your
lying.
Don't give TO the Lord and then go
out and rob widow.
Don't acquire the borrowing habit. or
the day will como when You viii run
out OF friends.
Don't marry an INDECENT man expect
ing him 70 brace up. or you may have
10 take In washing 10 pay for the
brace.
Don't be SO mean minded that sou
can see no good in n man. He may
be the first 10 loan You money in time
OF need
Don't lay up everything for a rainy
day and 20 hungry all through life.
Besides. where you are going IL may
never rain.
Don't spread butter on both sides of
your bread just because you have 50 in
your pockets. An earthquake may
come along and shake the change out
OF thcm.-Dcnver News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Asthma Sufferers Should Know This

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of asthma that were con-
sidered hopeless Mrs. Adolph Buosing,
70l West Third 81; Davenport, Iowa,
writes "A severe cold contracted twelve
years ago was neglected until it finally
grew into asthma. The best medical
skill available could not give me more
than temorary relief. Foley's Honey
and Tar was recommended and one fifty
cent bottle entirely cured me of asthma
which had II had taken it at the start !
would have been saved years Of suffer
ing Sold 10y all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20

An experienced mechanic who was
asked what he regarded as the most
wonderful thing FOR general utility To-
piled: The trucking OF a car wheel Is
the most wonderful thing 10 me I'm tho
whole range of science and invention
Here are two rails. uphill and down.
hill. round the sharp curves and along
false tangents. and upon them fly NJ
more than mile a minute. without jay
or jostle. dozen heavy cars drawn 10y
an engine weighing sixty tons passcn-
gers realize no danger. yet there Is
only the little hange OF q wheel Do
tween them and eternity. An inch and
half OF steel turned up ON the inner
side OF the wheel holds mp the whole
train as securely 20 the rails as il 81
Were bolted there in grooves"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
The Richest Man In The World.

The richest man in the world can not
have his kidneys replaced nor live with
out them, so it is important not to neg
lect these organs. If Foley's Kidney
Cure is taken at the first sign of danger,
the symptoms will disappear and your
health will be restored, as it strengthens
and builds up these organs as nothing
else Will, Oscar Bowman, Lebanon, Ky.
writes. 81 have used Foley's Kidney
Cure and take great pleasure in stating
ii cured me permanently of kidney dis
ease, which certainly would have cost
me my life" Sold by all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Reduced Rates 10 Southern Points.

Greatly reduced rates have been
authorized by the Southern Rail
way, on account of the following
occasions in the South:
Summer School for Teachers,
Tuscaloosa, Ala, June 13-July pa.
Summer School of the South,
Knoxville, Tenn. June 1S-July pa.
University Summer School,
Athens, Ga, June 26-July %.
Annual Conference, Young
Peoples Missionary Movement,
Asheville, n. c., June 29-July s.
Monteagle Bible TrainingSchool,
Monteagle Tenn, July 5-August L.
Monteage Sunday School Insti-
tute, Monteagle, Tenn, July 10
August ,.
Woman Congress, Monteaglc,
Tenn, July 3O-AuguSt 20.
Convention Commercial Law
League Of America, Asheville, n.
c., July 30-August 4.
International Convention Broth
erhoOd of St. Andrew, Memphis,
Tenn, October 1921.
For detailed information as to
rates, dates of sale, final limits.
etc, call on nearest Southern Rail
way coupon ticket agent, or write
l.. 5. Brown, General Agent,
Washington, ID. {.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.

When the proposition was first
made TO hold a good roads conven-
ton in Roanoke, while there was
no opposition, still it was not met
with enthusiasm because the people
did not understand how a good
roads convention could be of any
benefit 20 city. Roads naturally
belong tothe country, and naturally
1t was thought that the interest in
such a movement must be in the
rural districts.
This idea was because the objects
of the convention were not known
and understood, and as soon as it
was shown the advantages that
would come from holding such a
coyention here it was taken up en-
Enthusiastically and there is in session
one of the most enthusiastic meet
ings in the interest Of better roads
that has been held in the whole sec
ton of the country.
The movement is educational and
shows what can be accomplished
when the work of making roads is
entered into systematically and
with some definite object in view.
1t shows how roads may be con-
structed at a minimum cost by
taking advantage of the natural
conditions and not running them at
random ond without regard to the
end of the best roads.
The convention here, as has been
the case at other points where they
have been held, has changed the
belief of the people that good roads
are a good thing, into a conviction
that they are not only good thing
but that they are an absolute nee
essity and thattheymusthave them.
The country without good roads is
laboring under too many disadvan-
tages and too many handicaps to
make progress and the people now
realize that the first and foremost
step toward material prosperity is
good roads. They lessen the cost
reproduction by lessening the cost
of marketing the product. This
by increased hauling capactity:of
the horses and better time in transit.
1t puts the farmer on the same
footing with the city man and each
in turn IS mutually benefited.
The good roads convention is a
great success and it is most graft
flying to note the interest that is
taken in the movement by all the
business organizations Of the city
and railroads. We feel safe in the
prediction that much good will
result from the convention which
will close here this evening Roam
oke News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20

We are beforehand or behlndhand
A handsome man originally was Que
who used his hands sklllnilly ana SO
was graceful and probably. therefore.
good looking Although every one car
rics a palm IN his hand. people no
longer with palms In their hands. wei
come their heroes. one may have his
finger IN too many pics ana tread ON
too many toes. Ones chlrography.
manuscript. handwriting-thcy are all
onc-may be rather coarse. but his fine
hand is detected I'm many n public docu-
mcnt and 50 arouse opposition 20 his
handling the funds. This might prove
n severe handicap. which was original
" SO called from the Jockeys putting
their hands into cap and drawing
lots FOR the places that their horses
were 10 have I'm the race Footstool
and foot rule sound alike. but I'm the
first foot Is the literal. In the second
the flgurative. use OF the word.
Though the politician put his best
foot forward he may find his fooshOld
Gctting insecure and begin wondering
what's afoot. Ills coachman. mount
ing the footboard. may be insolcnt; his
footman. contcmptuous; his chef. or
head cook. neglectful. He may be
ridiculed before the footlights MS
social footpad. living hand TO mouth
existence Mt the expense OF the tax
payers While they are insisting on
his toclng the mark and he is hanging
10 his position by the toe nails. as the
saying Is, be may well wish he was
back on his native foothills.
Were he arrested hc might hc hand
cuned and letters. or fectcrs. placed
upon his feet He might not even have
an opportunity Of making mouths or
showing his teeth at his enemies. He
might in other days be turned over to
the headsman. but there would be no
newspaper headlines proclaiming that
fact Only a small hcadstone might
tell his fate TO the pedestrians, or foot
passengers. going by.-Ncw York Trib-
unc
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Feel Impending Doom.

The feeling Of impending doom in the
minds Of many victims OF Bright,
disease and diabetes has been changed
TO thankfulness by the benefit derived
from taking Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t
will cure incipient Brights disease and
diabetes and even in the worst cases
gives comfort and relief Slight disorders
are cured in gew days. 81 had diabates
in its worst from" writes Marion Lee Of
Dunrerh, Ind. "Itried eight physicians
without relief. Only three bottles af
Foley's Kidney Cure made me well
man." Sold by all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Lunar Athletics.

The man In the moon" must surely
regard with amused contempt our
much vaunted athletic records. a good
terrestrial athlete could cover about
12O feet on the moon In a running
broad jump. while leaping over the
barn would be a very commonplace
feat He would find no difficulty In
carrying six times as much ana run
ming six times as fast as he could on
earth, all because the moon attracts
bodies with but one-sixth of the force
OF the earth
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
A VIII In Thrrc Wnrhs-

In the probate division Of the London
county court Sir Gorcll Barnes was
asked 10 admit to probate the VIII Of
Frederick Thorn Of Amesbury avenue
Streatham, who died leaving property
valued ut $4,000. \ day or so before
he dieG, counsel stated. Mr.. Thorn had
a paralytic stroke. He asked for a
piece Of paper, and they gave an en-
velope 20 him. He wrote on the back
OF Ii, in the presence of his wife and
two Of his children, "All 10 mother. T.
t. This was witnessed by Arthur
Thorn and Percy Thorn. Tho Will was
handed up To his lordship. who remark
cd that it was probably the shortest
one on record. II was duly executed
and witnessed and he therefore pro
nOunced for Il.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Smoking in a Powder MAGAZINE

Is counting death more suddenly but
not more surely than neglecting kidney
disorders. Foley's Kidney Cure will
cure a slight disorder in few days and
its continued use will cure the most
obstinate cases. IL has cured many
people of Brighrs disease and diabetes
who were thought to be incurable. II
you have kidney or bladder trouble,
commence taking Folcy's Kidney Cure
today, before it is too late. Sold by all
Dealers
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
A NnturnI Inference.

For no other reason than that his
poultry book told him to feed lime he
slavishly fed lime and asked himself
no questions.
The hens were variously affected.
The Leghorns found difficulty in
keeping their hot Italian blood from
open revolt. The Cochins, with true
oriental apathy, said it was fate any
way. But the old Plymouth Rock had
the American sense of humOr.
"He thinks were going to lay bricks"
she cackled.-Puck
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
No Rack Act,on

Mr.. Gladstone knew how to admit
that he was in the wrong. On one oc-
casion he did so candidly and hand
sOmely, as becomes a gentleman. But
he preferred to keep clear OF the neces-
sity for apologies and had scant belief
In their efficacy. You can't unpull
mans nose" he once said to his pri-
Vate secretary. Sir Algernon West
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20

If your stomach troubles You DO no,
conclude that there is no cure, for a
great many have been permanently
cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Get free sample al &.
Blencowe's drug store and give them a
trial. They also cure constipation and
biliousness.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
THE WONIAN's PAPER

The Sun is the best tyne of n neUspapcr
morally and intellectually. In addition 6,
TIE news OF the day, it publishes the bcs
features that can be presented, snch as fashion
articles and miscellaneous writings from men
ana women of note and prominence. 10 is
an educator Of the highest character con
stahtly stimulating 10 noble ideals in indi-
vidual and national life.
IND sun is published on Sunday, as we'll
as every other day Of the week.
by mail THE DAILy SUN, SS a year, includ
ing IIE SUNDAY Sun, 81. The SUNDAY Sun
alone, ~ year. THE WEEKLY Sun, 81 a
year.
Address
a. S. ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors
Baltimore. Md.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
A Good Answer.

A shopkecper had for his virtues OBJ
tanned the name Of 1.-The little rascal"
4 stranger asked him why tho appel
latiOn had been given 20 him.
'To distinguish me from the rest OF
my tradc," Quoth he. ''who arc all great
rascals. London Mail
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Table Daipt,rcs.

could better eat with one who did
not respect the laws than with sloyen
ana unptesentable person. Moral DUAL.
itles rule the world, but at short dis
tnnces the senses are despotIc.- Emep-
son.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
rho nIn,Icrn Nynr

My dear, you must really take Fred
dy In hand about the way be uses
tomology was, and told him the sci
cnCe OF bugs"
"WenT'
''Thcn he asked me II an cntomologist
was n crazy man."-Baltimore Ameri
can.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20

Stell0-Profcssor Lee says candy Is n
cure for fatigue. Bella-Thats true.
4 man who brings me chocolate nevet
makes me us tired as a man WHIP doe
wallpapers Bazar.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
The Height OF simplicity,

lawfully simple. isn't hep
IL should say he was. Why. it's an
actual fact that ne played poker with
a stranger on an ocean lincr."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20

We have no right to say that the uni
verse IS governed by natural laws. bus
only that It is governed according to
natural laws.-Carpenter
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20

Power exercised with violence has
seldom been Of long duration, but tenn
per and moderation generally produce
permanence In all things.-Senecs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
SCHEDULE
Winchester, BerryviIIe and
BluemOnt Stage Line
Round Trip Daily except Sunday.
Heated by Carbon Heaters.
Ilnnl nfnnnln-,,t-...l

Hound Trip Daily except Sunday.
Heated by Carbon Heaters.
Good Macadamized Eoaf
A.,"f Lastuound Wcstbound-Arr.vc
GOO am. Winchester Evans HoteD 4O0pr,
o-iV ifn- Jordan Springs lunc....3I5 .
f.u0 -" -.... Lake View. .......9 Eo .
$500 l0' Berryville (NirginiaHouseN. SD
y.VV To- --.- Castlcman' Ferry. 30. u. OOnoon
lV.V0 L. $50. Blue Ridge lnn.....ll.30a ann
ioIo Is" blucmout (SouthernRy) 100 81.
Arrive -.
Close connection with the n O'Clock train
al blucmont from Washington. which re-
turns 90 Washington after few minutes
wait
CONNECTION with both morning trains M
hcrryNille for passengers for Bluemort N
notified the day previous. Write for c,'fe-
GIVING information OF meeting evening train.
al BerryVille and Winchester
MAURICE i. CAsrLEMAN. Prom.
Castloman' Ferry. Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
Tho In,portnnr Cbor~c

Tcacher-Whcu water becomes ice
what Important change takes place?
Pupil-Thc change I'm price.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-06-20
The Sun at One Gent
Is THE CHEAPEST IIIeu-CL,ss PArrR
~ THE UNITED STATES.

: InE SCN. special correspondents through
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printed,
s2Its Washington and New York bureaus
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uon upon all important events in the legis.
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