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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
ST. LOUIS GOLD MINE.
Traces of the Metal Once Found With
in the CITY Limits.


in the City Limits.
Sc Louis has never been known as a
gold mining center, but there was once
O. gold mine within the limits of the
city, and, what is more, 1t yielded gold,
which is more than a great many gold
mines in the Rockies have done.
In the sixties of the last century
there was well dug on q hill just
east of Carondelet park, and the well
diggers, noticing some bright, SPAR
king yellow particles In the clay at
the bottom, did a little washing on
their own account and found several
grains of gold in the pan. The news
soon got abroad, and two examiners
from the west who We're living In the
neighborhood quickly got the idea that
there was money to be made In st.
Louis gold mining, so they sank shaft
not far from the well, fully expecting
rich returns from their work. They
did actually find gold, but in quaint
Ties so small that they estimated a
yield of about 10 cents per ton Of clay.
so they filed up the hole and gave I'D
the undertaking in that place as bad
job.
But they had all the miners enthu-
siasm, and the fact that they found
gold at all merely stimulated their zeal
to try In another place, so they went
to the side of hill where the Glaize
creek had washed away the earth and
made a clay precipice. They dug a hole
there. where they also found traces OF
the precious metal, but in no greater
quantities than before. Then they went
up the creek about quarter of a mile
and sank another shaft, with no better
result They spent the whole spring
and summer digging holes around In
the neighborhood OF the park, but the
only benefit they realized from their
work was the sobriquet two luna
dcs," and people laughed at them so
much that both left and went back
west, where digging holes In the search
for gold was taken more seriously than
In st. Louls.-St. Louis Globe Demo
crat.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
The ScaIlop.

The scallop accomplishes locomotion
by series of leaps. When 1t Is
alarmed or wishes TO change It's To-
cation 1t opens and theoretically
closes its valves. thus expelling the
water The reaction shoots Il back
ward. BY this means the creature Is
able TO travel long distances. Some
times scallops make considerable Jour-
neys In large companies. One can
scarcely imagine-a Ioveller sight than
that Of n flock OF these pretty crea-
lures, with shell OF every hue from
purple and white to black. enlivened
with shades Of pink, yellow and fawn,
darting about in clear water. In their
hightlike movements, vertical, hori-
zontai and zigzag, they are more sug-
gestive OF flock OF winged animals
than OF bivalve moIlusks
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
TreSpaSS Notice.

All peasons, irrespective of resi-
dence, personal acquaintance OF
friendship, are hereby notified that
no hunting will be allowed on any
of the lands owned, rented or con.
trolled by the undersigned, and the
law will be quickly and impartially
enforced against anyone who vic.
lates this notice.
{. X. HARDEsTY's Sons,
d. L. FRIES,
c. w. FIsHPAw,
j. w. CARTER,
w. B. LOCKE & Bro.
O. G. &c w. p. RIcAMoRE
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06

With both banks, the postoffice,
and all saloons closed, and practi-
cally no interest in the election las
there were no contests for the
various offices). the election in
Berryville yesterday was probably
the quietest ever held here. Only
50 votes were cast at the Court
house precinct.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
An Attractive Residence.

Your residence can be made more
attractive, more stylish and more
comfortably by having it papered
with neat, artistic paper. lean do
this work for you att fair price
and guarantee your satisfaction.
The price is low when the character
of work and material is considered.
p. M. RIcAMoRE.
BerryviIle. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06

he District of Columbia stonne 70
OF Its limited area? Less than eight square few wears It will
up 10 the dividing the Surely Won can
anoro TO let an opportunity profitable investment mass by
without at least making personal investigation f y
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
Tax Payers, Take Notice!

/ will be at
White Post, November I4-15.
Boyce, November I6.
wildwood, November Is.
Morgan's Mill, November 10.
Wadesville, November 2l-22.
Swimley, November %.
for the purpose of receiving the
1907 Taxes.
All Unpaid Taxes are Subject to
the Usual 5per cent Penalty if not
Paid Before December /. 1907.
w. n. BRADFORD,
County Treasurer.
October "a. 1907.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
<@S TIC NATION UrOWS SO must
Washington, Its Capital, Grow

oooo people contributing and millions of
dollars are being spent in the great buildings
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
Little Locals

Mrs. John A. Lutz, of Washington, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. 5. F. Baugh-
man.
WANTED Local representative for
Berryville and vicinity 10 look after
renewals and increase subscription list
OF a prominent monthly magazine, on a
salary and commission basis. Experience
desirable, but not necessary. Good OPP
portunity for right person. Address
Publisher, Box sc, Station o, New York.
Wrappers and Boys Knee Pants.
special at Palmbaum's.
Capt. Henry W. Carpenter and wife,
of Norfolk, spent several days recently
with Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Holiday.
Money to Loan-In sums of 81 200 or
more; secured by deed of trust on Real
Estate.
GEo. b HARRISON, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
GENERAL INSURANCE. Whiting
& Smith
Mr.. George c. Thomas who has been
one Of the ticket-sellers al the James
town Exposition, has returned home,
and resumed his duties as one Of the
Judges of Election at the Courthouse
precinct yesterday. lie is looking hale
and hearty, and has large number of
new jokes and funny stories for his
friends.
1900 Washing Machines. The best
on the market. Sample machines always
on hand. c. T. ROWLAND, Agent,
Berryvile, Va. 81 1t
A full line Of Underwear, suitable for
all, at the same old price at Palmbaum's
Mr. r. i. Brown, of near Bethel, will
have big sale on Saturday of this week.
Read his sale ad on FIRST page.
just received, another big lot of Smith 5
Sterling Shoes for Ladies Fall and Win
ter wear, at Coines's. 81 TO $3.50.
Tablecloihs, Towels and Napkins at
the best prices at Palmbaum's.
Rev ]. Harry Smith returned home
last week from Rileyville, where he had
been assisting at large protracted
meeting.
Furniture, Carpets and Rugs at
Coiners.
For Sale-"The Naples" large brick
and stone, ten room house. Steam heat.
Three acres of ground in lawn, orchard
and fine vegetable garden. For terms,
apply to Mrs. II. p. Deahl, Berryville, Va.
Mr.. Ed. Kercheval, Of Clarksburg,
came home 10 attend the marriage of his
sister. Miss Corinne Kercheval.
Always keep a bottle OF 1. w.
HARPER whiskey in sight. Good to
look at and good to taste; and what's more
benefit to your health. Sold by ]. H..
Huyett, Berryville, Va
S. J.. Palmbaum has received a big line
of Dress Goods, Silks and Velvets.
Comforts and Blankets, the warm kind,
at the old prices, al Palmbaums.
just received, big stock of Dress Goods
and Silks at Coiner's.
Money to Loan-Money to lend in any
amount on Farm Land.
WHITING 81 SMITH.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
Election Very Quiet

Special Train Leaves Harper'S Ferry TAO a. M
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
PUBLIC SALE
Of Personal PrOpertV

- "a - ~SS~ - " f|OA OJ
Intending to quit farming and having
rented my farm, l will sell at public auction
at my residence, two miles South OF Berry
vile, on the Wildwood Pike. Clarke County,
Va, commencing at 1890 o'clock on
WEDNESDAY, NOV. %. 1907,
the following valuable personal property,
to-wit:
IHEAD OF HORSES
3 of which are fine brood mares in their
prime and with foal: l lady's riding and
driving mare; , four-year-oid geldings, l of
them a fine saddler, the other heavy draft;
two-year-old gelding by Eugene Wilkes. .
yearllng mare colts 10y Old Henry; 2suckling
colts by Talley's horse.
% HEAD OF CATTLE
of which are large steers, smaller ones.
heifers, all fat; mich cows. in milk and
with calf: young calves and grade Dur
ham bull.
SHEEP
IS choice young ewes.
HOGS
, elegant Poland-China sows with second
litter.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
Osborne binder. mower and rake, all COM
paratively new; Ontario nine-hoe drill, new;
Hoosier and Root corn planters; corn shelter;
? Oliver chilled plows; riding Brown cult
vator, new; 2 Brown double-shovel and 1
single-shovel plows; spring-tooth and drag
harrow; log roller, etc
VEHICLES
4-inch-tread Brown wagon, low truck
wagon, seated surry, top buggy, spring
wagon, S-bbl. wagon bed. manure boards.
shelvings, grain sacks. hoes, forks, pick,
shovel, etc.
HARNESS
set of breeching, set lead gear, 3 pair plow
gear, set double and single drying harness,
check lines, collars, brides, saddles, etc
100 barrels of corn; 10 tons of hay
Also some household and kitchen furni-
ture consisting in part of 2large feather beds.
TERMS:
Sums under $40. cash. All sums of $40
and yer, credit of - months will be given.
the purchaser to execute well endorsed nego-
table note with interest
+. NJ. THOMPSON.
Hefiiebower & West, Auctioneers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06

The wooden horse was standing be-
fore the beleaguered city.
THAT seems heavy beast" remark.
ed Paris to Hector. Surveying 1t criti-
cally. "of what weight would you
say 1t wasp
Troy weight, OF course" answered
: Hector Whereat envy turned Paris
green. -Earper's Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
Gasoline Engine for Sale.

Expecting to install electric
motors, we offer for sale very
cheap for cash Al Horsepower
Blakeslee Gasoline Engine and at
tachments. Is in excellent condi-
tion, and can be seen running at
COURIER Office any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06

Administrators Notice..

All persons indebted TO the estate Of the
late M. Crow will please come forward and
make prompt settlement; and all persons
having claims against the said estate will
please present their bills. properly authenti-
Gated, for settlement.
II. M. CROW, Administrator,
~ ofN- Crow, Deceased
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
CONTINUED

The above sale has been continued till
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER o, 1907.
on which date-the bidding will be resumed
at IL M. in front of the Courthouse.
BLACKBURN SMITH.
Special Commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Worlds Visible Supply.

New Orleans, May 3.-Secretary Hester s statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic advices compares the figures of this week with last week. last year and the year before. It shows a de- crease for the week just closed of 115.4 431 against a decrease of 117.765 last year and decrease of 63,797 year before last.
 The total visible Is 4,S23, ,197 against A. 93S,62S last week, 4,241,729 last year and 4,077.S24 year before last Of this the total of American cotton is 3,3sS197 against 3,496.62S last year, 2654,729 last year and 2,S23,S24 year before last, and of all other kinds. including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc 1,455, ,0O0 against 1442,000 last week, 15S7. GOO last year and 1,254,000 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton as above shows a decrease com pared with last week of 1l5, ,40l, an in- crease compared with last year of 5S1.- 46S and an increase compared with year before last of 745373.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cot ton as above there is now afioat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe, 2.SSS,0O0, against 2121 .OOOo last year and 1,963.000 year before last: in Egypt 166,0OO. against 126.000 last year md 195000 year before last in India SIP ,000 against 063, . GOO last year and S17,0O00 year before last: and in the United States 957,000, against 932,000 last year and 1,103o 900 year before last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04

that improvement work would be charged to the expense account
 The Southern railways March state ment showed a falling off of 3S per cent in net earnings in spite of moderate growth in the gross earnings. The effect of these reports seemed to be rather to discourage active operations than to cause any positive weakness. There was some buying of Pennsylvania following the deduction of the AZ per cent semi-annual dividend from the price on the traders idea that this caused the stock to look cheap. The special movement in Brook lyn Rapid Transit was the result of as- sumptions of a new political alignment contest at Albany.
 The money markets showed little change in rates, but the tone was firm. The provision for redemption of the Chi cago Terminal and transfer bonds by the Baltimore and Ohio had some effect. Estimates of the weeks currency move ment indicated a tide in favor of the interior partly offset by gain on sub treasury operations, the change in cash holdings being apparently less than million dollars The rise in exchanges at Chicago to a premium indicates a relax ation of the interior demand. Crop re- ports were not of much immediate effect in the stock market, the disposition to taAe profits in wheat counteracting the effect of forecasts of cold wave to- night.
 Bonds were firm. Total sales, par value, $1,56S000. United States bonds were un- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Hester,s Weekly Cotton Statement

New Orleans May 3.-Secretary He's ters New Orleans cotton exchange state. ment issued today covers the monthly movement to close of April Compared with last year it shows an increase for the month in round figures of 5000 bales, compared with year before last a decrease of 323, 900, and with 1904 an increase of 292,000.
 The total for April was 579397, against 570, ,422 last year. 902,2 PIP year before last and 2S7,590 same time in 1904.
 The movement from September 1 to April SO inclusive, shows receipts at all United States ports 9,371, ,9S6, against r. 1376 636 last year, S,555 753 year before last and 6,S91,S7 same time in 1904: overland across the Mississippi. Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada 1, 1,0S8- 692 against S6211S last year, 932, ,643 year before last and Ss3.714 same time in 1904: southern mills takings, exclusive of auan- tity consumed at southern out ports 1,S63,- 0O0 against ,752, ,454 last year. l. 6SS, GOO year before last and 1,540 GOO same time in 1904; and interior stocks in excess, those held at the commencement of the season 2S0, ,674 against 257, ,469 last year, 40S,052 year before last and 178,234 same time in 1904
 These make the total movement of the cotton crop brought into sight during the eight months ending close of April 12, GOA, :, 352 against 10,009,677 last year, Il 534. 44s
  in 1904
 Northern spinners took during April 152. = 509 bales, against 152,34O last year and 94,349 year before last. increasing ~heir total for the eight months to 2,3O4S SO2 against 2079, 409 last year and 1,920. .669 the year bofer. This makes their average weekly takings for the season 66 6ss against 60,14 last year, and 55,557 the year before.
 Foreign exports for the eight months of the season have been 7,723712 bales. showing an increase over last season of 2.10S,196 and an increase over the same period year before last of 759. .296
 Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty nine leading southern interior markets on April 30 were 966,2n, against 955. .75S the same date last year and 1,119.477 the year before.
 Including port and interior town stocks left over from the previous season and the number of bales of the current crop brought into sight during the eight months, the supply has been 12, 9O2 l22 against 10,454,20S last year and Il .e96 415 the year before.
 Up to the close of April last year ss. .22 per cent of the cotton crop had been marketed and for the same eight months in 1906. the percentage of the crop brought into sight was S5.3 and for the same time in 1904 the percentage marketed was 94.S3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
MARKET AGAIN IS 4 ONE STOCK AFFAIR Movement is Largely Influenced
 By Union Pacific BIG DECREASE IN EARNINGS No Official Explanation Offered for the Poor Results of the New York
 Central, the Southern and
 Other Roads.
BIG DECREASE IN EARNINGS

New York, May S.-The action of the stock market today was dominated large ly stffi by the movements of Union Pa cifc. These movements were irregular and uncertain. and the whole list con formed to them with much exactitude. There were some factors which played nominal part in the course of certain stocks but they were not effectively operative except when they tended to confirm the course of the dominant stock.
 The movement in Union Pacific showed some evidence of running out and this indication served to discourage activity elsewhere and greatly curtailed opera tions. After the first hours business there was realizing in Union Pacific above loo' the individual transactions showing large blocks changing hands. On the other hand fall below 150 brought out sup port for the stock. The consequence was a restriction in the movement and con stant vibration within these limits. The publication of the net earnings of the Hartman Pacifics for March disposed of the supposition that the recent rise in these stocks was due to unusually favor able conditions in the operation Of the company.
 southern Pacific net earnings declined over half a million dollars compared with March of last year, although the Feb ruary statement showed handsome pro- portion of the gross increase saved from the net The Union Pacific saved only s150,000 increase of March net earnings ous of a gross gain of over million dollars.
 Union Pacific rallied to within a shade of the early high level after the pub lcation of the earnings. The poor earn ings reports of the railroads was em- phasized by several other reports, es- pecially the New York Central, which slowed an expansion of expenditures for the first quarter of the year of 2755,lOO or upwards of IT per cent over that for the. quarter in 1906,
 The quarterly dividend meanwhile has been raised from one-quarter to one half per cent. The final result after the payment of the dividend shows deficit for the quarter of $2,459,9S7 The stock was weak on this showing. No official explanation was offered of the poor re- suits, but the extraordinary expansion In equipment prices caused the supposltion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Fruits and Produce.

Alabama Peas-Crate, $2.
 Florida and Alabama Green Beans Crate, 2.5O.
 Alabama rawberries-Crate, s243 Lemons-Per box. extra fancy. $5. 25GD5 50. Cabbage-New South Alabama, per crate, S2 50QJ3; new South Carolina, g. 20. Western Apples-Ben Davis, $5. .50a6: Colorado, boxes, s2.O.
 California Seeding oranges-s3. 756D4. 50. Florida Oranges-s3.754450.
 Onions--New crop, pound, Sc; Texas Silver skin in bu crates. s200
 Northern Potatoes-Per bushel, S1. Hens--S56t45c; brollers, 15Gt4Oc. Eggs--l6M17c.
 Butter-Fresh. l2iacQ15c; renovated, 2sc: creamery. 36c.
 Cheese-Full cream, per pound. 1el2GI171kc. Tomatoes Florida, 8; choice, 225 New Turnips-Per crate, s2.5 Nuts-EngIish walnuts. 15c per pound; pound; filberts. l21ac per pound: oceans 20c per pound; mixed nuts, 121kc per pound.
 Raislns-Two crown layers. se; three crown layers. s2 25.
 Dates-Per case. 3 pound case. BPS. Figs-Layers. crown. S1.10: crown. Sl.25 per box.
 Peanuts-Fancy. per pound 71ac; choice shc
 Alabama Lettuse-Crate. s1 .50Q1. 1.T. Cucumbers-Crate, 8. 50.
 Egg Plants-Crate, A.
 Squashes-Crate, s2.75G3. New Irish Potatoes-Crate, $2 50; bar rel, $6. 50Sf7. 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Interior Movement.

Houston-Quiet; mlddlng. 1l7sc; net receipts. 1866; gros sreeeipts, 1886; ship ments, 4105; stock, 96,352.
 Augusta middling, 1l1se; net receipts. 369; gross receipts, 369, ship ments. 465; sales, 463; stock. 22,56l.
 Memphis-steady: middling. 1lAc; net receipts, 755 gross receipts. l460; ship ments, 1890; sales, 1900; stock, lSI, iS6
 St. Louis-steady; midding l1a8c; net receipts, 6S; gross receipts, i50; shipments, 3S2; sales, IT: stock, SS,11O.
 Cincinnati-Net receipts, 291 gross re- ceipts. 291; shipments 1s5; stock 9SS6
 Louisville-Firm: middling, 1lssc; net receipts. 27; gross receipts, 27; shipments 32; sales. 45; stock, 225.
 Total today-Net receipts 3376; gross re- eeipts, 4463; shipments, 7CO7 sales 1885; stock, 244507.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
COTTON NERVOUS
 AND UNSETTLED
Close is Unchanged to B Net
 Lower
CLASSIFICATION CHANGE
Shorts Very Nervous During the Early Session, and July Sells as High
 a 1o.4f or 8 Points
 Net Higher.

New York, May S.-The cotton market was very nervous and unsettled during today's session owing to the talk of local proceedings against exchange and the classification committee. Trading was very active at times, but business as d whole was less active than yesterday, sales being estimated at $S5o,cOO bales.
 The close was easy on near months and steady on the new crop, with prices un- changed to B points net lower, July show ing the maximum loss.
 The opening was steady at an advance of points to a decline of 1 point, the big gain being on May in response to higher cables, while only one position was lower
 Shorts were very nervous, and at first and after the call, July sold up to 10.41, or points net higher, and about 1c a pound over the recent low level. There appeared to be plenty of cotton for sale on the bulge, however, with certain prom inent brokers offering to reassure the scattering short interest. and prices soon eased off to a little under the closing figures of the previous day.
 An unfavorabe weather forecast helped the later months in the afternoon, but there was heavy liquidation by leading longs in the near positions, and the old crop closed at just about the lowest point of the session.
 Southern spot markets were officially reported unchanged to Ac higher.
 The into sight figures were bullish, and a bullish visible supply statement is ex- pected tomorrow.
 Receipts at the ports today 11,955 bales, against 12,605 last week and l9,762 last year; for the week, 6o,000, against 70,64O last week and 93, ,9S2 last year.
 Todays receipts at New Orleans, 127S, against 2511 last year, and at Houston, 1866, against 3267 last year.
 New York Cotton Futures,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Llvernool Cotton Market.

Liverpool May 3.-Moderate business done in spot cotton; prices points higher; American middling fair. I'll; good mid
 ding, 7.17; middling, 663; low midding. 6.29; good ordinary, 5.63; ordinary, 5.25. The sales of the day were 1000 bales, of which 800 were for speculation and export and included 6l0O American. Receipts 5000 bales, including 770O American.
 Futures opened barely steady and closed barely steady; American middlng good ordinary clause: May. s.14; May-June. 6.131s; June-July, 6.051s; Juy-August. 5.991z; August-Septembe 5.S6la; Septem- ber-October 5.78iz; October-Novemb 5.73. November December, 5.71; December January, 5.70; January February. 5 @; February March. 5.7O; March-Aprll, 5.71lk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Takino of American Cotton.

New Orleans, May 3-Secretary Hester gives the taking of American cotton by spinners throughout the world as follows, in round numbers:
 This week 233.O0o, this year against 23f,- 600 last year, 25l,0oO year before last.
 Total since September 1, this year 10,- 197,0O0 against 9.o53,o00 last year, and B. 23s,000 the year before.
 Of this northern splnners and Canada took 2,22l GOO bales this year, against 2,104 900 last year, and 1,913 001 the year before southern spinners, 1923 ,0O0 against 1S25,- GOO last year and l.G91 ,000 the year be- fore: and foreign splnners, 5,e43O00 against b.124.000 last year and 5,60i,OOO the year before