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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-08
FINDS DEAD BODY IN CELLAR.
Boy Searching for Cat in Abandoned
Cave Discovers Corpse.

RELLINGHAM, Wash, March D.
While searching for a cat in an apan-
doned wine cellar under the Magnolia
saloon this morning ROmey smith
fo,nd the body of H. Alofiny, print
or of Vancouver, 3. C., VINO dlSap-
naered two weeks ago. The man evil
IDENTIFY crawled in while intoxicated
and died there.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-08

Constitutional Democrats Solid.
ST. PETERSBURG, March s,-The
voting for officers in the lower house
today shows that a majority of con-
stitutional democrats remain solid.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-08

pIrERTO CORTEX, March 8.-Ad-
vices today say Bonilla defeated the
Nicaraguans at Yuagune March Z, and
confirm the Honduras victory of March
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-08

Saratoga For G. A. r. Eneampment
executive committee selected Saratoga,
N. Y, for the national encampment Of
G. A. r. this year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-08

CONTINUED on Page Eight
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
PUBLIC SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Dwelling House & Lot

By virtue Of deed of trust nom Robert
t.ockley and wife and others 10 the under
signed, rs one OF the trustees of the Berry
vile Building Association, dated the 18Th day
of April, 1903. and recorded I'm Clerks Office
OF the Circuit Court Of Clarke County. Va
IN Deed Book No 2, az page 296. and at the
request of the said Association. the lawful
holder the bond therein secured. will offer
at public auction TO the highest biddcrin front
OF the Courthouse, IN Berryville. Va, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1907.
all that certain lot OF land in Clarke County.
Va. fronting on the turnpike road leading
from Bearyvite to Charles Town. abont one
mile from Gaylord, adjoining the property of
j. l.. f. Nanmetre- David Lockiey and Others.
and containing one acre OF land upon which
is located a very comfortable dwelling. COM
psratiyely new.
The above property will be sold to satisfy
a dect due To the Berryville building Asso-
ciation for $f5.3S as of July I, 1907, and al
lines. dues and interest which will accrue co
the said Association. up to snd including the
day OF sale. and also any unpaid taxes and
insurance thereon.
TERMS-Euough cash in hand ON day of
sale TO pay amount due the said Association.
together with all Costs of sale and any unpaid
taxes and insurance thereon. and the residue
in two equal annual instruments 10 be evil
dedced by the bonds OF the purchaser, bear
iug interest from day of sale and to be secured
by deed of trrst ON the property.
Louis ScHKUKR
81 tbs Acting Trustee.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
A BUSINESS LESSON.
How Peter Cooper Taught One Man
the Value of Money

How Peter Cooper Taught One Man
the Value of Money.
Peter Cooper was one OF the most
successful, careful and prudent bust
ness men OF his time. He was strong
" opposed to the methods OF many
merchants who launched out into ex-
trsvagant enterprises on borrowed
money, for which they paid exorbitant
rates of interest. The following anec-
dote illustrates this point very forci-
ply:
Once. while talking about a project
with an acquaintance. the latter said
he would have TO borrow the money
for six months. paying interest at the
rate of per cent per month.
why do you borrow for so short a
timer" Mr. Cooper asked.
Because the brokers will not nego-
tiate bills for longer
well. il you wish.' said Mr.. Coop
er, 81 will discount your note at that
rate for three years.
Are you in earnestly" asked the
would be borrower
Certainly ! am. l will discount
your note for $4,000 for three years
ut that rate. VIII you do itT'
"of--course I WILL" said the mer-
chant
Very WE'LL said Mr.. Cooper "Just
sign this note for $4,000, payable in
three years. and give your check for
$500. and the transaction will be COM
plete"
But where is the money for me?"
asked the astonlshed merchant
You don't get any money" was the
reply. Your interest for thirty-six
months at 3 per cent per month
amounts TO los per cent, or $1O,S00.
Therefore your check for $500 just
makes us even"
The force OF this practical illustra-
ton Of the folly OF paying such an ex-
orbitant price for the use OF money
was such that the merchant determined
never to borrow at such ruinous rates.
and he frequently used to say that
nothing could have so fully convinced
him as this rather humorous proposal
BY Mr. Cooper.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
PINEAPPLES.
A Time When They Sold For so Each
In San Francisco.

A Time When They Sold For SO Each
In San Francisco.
In 1851 pineapples were rare in San
Francisco. One day in that year one
OF the passengers who had crossed the
isthmus OF Darien before leaving Pan
ANA purchased from one OF the ma
tives of that place n dozen pineapples
for quarter OF dollar. and when he
landed in San Francisco he had six
left he was carrying these from the
landing place at the foot OF Vallejo
street. where there were boat steps at
the end OF n twenty foot wharf. which
new arrivals approached by Whitehall
boats from the steamers that in those
days anchored in the stream 300 yards
from shore. The man was accosted
suddenly by n stranger who asked
him what he wanted "for that lot of
pineapples.''
'They are not for sale"
''But I want them" said the Cali
fornian.
'I'll sell you three" said the new ar
rival. who ON the voyage had heard
that San Francisco people were liberal
buyers. and he added. "but they'll cost
you So each"
Take EN-" was the curt reply, and
the fruit changed owners. the resident
passing over a Spanish coin known
then as a gold ounce" worth SIG in
trade.
Before the new purchaser had NOV
ed across Battery street, where the
transaction had taken place. he was
accosted by an acquaintance, who ask
ed him TO let him have the fruit A
dicker followed for two OF them, the
acquaintance paying $40 apiece for
them. Later In the day the first pur-
chaser was Boosting of the rapid man
ner by which he had cleared So and
still had a fine pineapple for supper
San Francisco Call.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
much stock as there is.

much stock as there is.
Sell this stock, and with the
money buy five or six more pro-
perties.
Organize holding company
which will carry the stocks of all
the properties.
You are now SO wealthy and in
fuential that you do not need to
make any more loans.
Increase the stock of your prop
critics and sell bonds upon them.
Authorize yourself to buy every
thing in sight with this money.
Now you will have control of
everything; also you will have say
so in any number of subsidiary
companies and controlling voice
in eight or nine insurance COM
panies and national banks.
After this there doesn't seem to
be much for you to do except TO
get the dyspepsia, get bald and
prattle gently about the excellence
of moral proverbs.-Life.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
SQUARED ACCOUNTS.
Also Won Reputation and Saved
Himself Further Trouble.

Himself Further Trouble.
Press agents, like other individuals.
have their troubles, but there Is one In
Philadelphia who has fewer OF them
than the ordinary man. Asked one day
how he managed so well TO get along
with everybody, he explained:
"Well, won reputation. You sec.
when n press agent is able TO give a
man heart disease from which he ac-
tually dies his troubles cease IL persons
have n proper regard for their lives. 1
was the press agent for a German
singing fest. naturally used the Ger
man papers
There was one editor who had the
idea that he wasn't getting all that
was DUE Nevertheless he published
column after column OF type and pic
lures.
"Afterward the managers OF tho
show received a bill for $500 for adj
vertising.' They were in rage. what
shah we dof" they demanded. Don't
get excited 1 cautioned 'em. III fix
that all right
II went TO the Office OF friend and.
going TO the type cases, stuck the
finest billhead you ever laid eyes on. I
printed II In two inks. II read, The
Two Continents Engraving Company:
John Smith. manager Next wrote
this account. TO Peter Jacob Schmid-
theiser. Dr.. TO cuts for German festi-
val. $500
when Schmidtheiser received the
bin he tainted. He revived and sent
for me.
"'Fer vot is il you scharge me fer
der cuts vot | could puy fer 40 cents
abiece. yetT lac demanded.
THAT'S all right. old man. l as
sured him. You might buy those cuts
from anybody else for 40 cents apiece,
but not OF me-
"He refused TO pay the bill, but not
long afterwarl he was stricken with
heart disease ana died. His executors
found the>hill. with its balance OF SO
In my favor. They asked me what I'd
take 10 settle. and told them SO.
They paid il cheerfully. and since then
l haven't had any trouble."-San Fran
cisco Chronicle
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

Senator Carter, of Montana, who
was once upon a time chairman of
the Republican National Commit
tee, now declares that: 1T will be
the probable disposition of Con-
gress to pass the appropriation
bills and adjourn at the earliest
practicable date" So according
to this high Republican authority,
the g. O. p. is going to stand-pat
not only on the tariff, but on every
other reform measure, for partisan
purposes. For he further saws:
a protracted session of Congress
proceeding a national election has
generally operated to the disad-
vantage of the party in power"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Protest Of the Fat Mar.

my friends" said the fat man plain
lively, moved. ] suppose, by desire
to appear jocose, always comment on
my weight whenever they run across
me. 1t isn't that they note any alarm
ing change in the number OF pounds
carry about. for have been what my
tailor politely calls substantial these
many years. By the same token have
got so that | don't mind reflections on
my size-that is. I'm not particularly
sensitive about It. What does Jar me,
however. is the mental vaculty evil
denced by the would be humorists.
One comes to think that their impress
sions OF person don't extend beyond
his avoirdupois. and the sense or fun
which leads them to voice these i'm
pressions is certainly rather primitive.
And this is firing" the fat man con-
cluded.-New York Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
HOW TO BECOME nIGH.

In crdsr g become rich it i
Necessary rely to follow the
l'erfec;lr simple procedure of any
KING Of finance. Thus:
Borrow all the money you can
upon the property you already
own.
With the money buy more
posRery,
Combine the two properties,
ilaat a lnan, and with the money
but a third property.
Merge the three properties. use
the merger as security for loan,
and with the money buy another
large property.
Consolidate this with the others,
select a board of directors, and
s.a.ho ~ yoursci 10 fiaat tnic AZ
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Sentiment In a pawnsbop.

A watch had just passed from the
hands Of seedy young man into those
Of q pawnbroker Before the young
man got out of the shop the broker
called him back.
Here's picture-a woman's pic
ture-in the back of this watch" he
said. You'd better take 1t out"
The young man blushed.
1T isn't worth WHILE" he said. 'TTl
redeem the thing In a week or two
Maybe you VIII aud maybe you
won't" retorted the broker. "You new
er can tell about these things. I may
not DO strong on sentiment, but one
thing insist on is that no man shall
leave a woman's picture IN a watch
that he pawns here"-New York Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Stoves, Furniture, Etc., for Sale.

One Keystone Range and one
Double Heater, both nearly new.
Pair of combination Bird Eye
Maple and Walnut Tables falling
leaf.
Mahogany Dining Room Table.
Three Feather Beds.
Lot of Pillows.
Will sell cheap for cash.
For further information, apply
at COURIER office.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Concerninq ~christiar Names y

May one interject a gentle protest
against the use of the phrase Chris
tlaa name" in. this connection? The
Romans said praenomen, the French
say prenom. and we have used the
word "foreaame"e for the last 3G5
years. 1t is as incorrect to speak Of
the Christian name of Jew, for ex-
ample, as it would be hopeless to ex-
pect a Christmas card from a Jewish
rabbi Again, the middle name Of a
Roman was his gentle name-that Of
his gems. On the surface. what a pref
ty confusion of ideas 1t would have
been TO have spoken of the name as at
once gentle and Christian London
Notes and Queries.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Cured Of Bright'S Disease.

Mr.. Robert o. Burke, Elnora, N. Y,
writes: "Before ! started 10 use Foley's
Kidney Cure had to get up from twelve
10 twenty times night, and was all
bloated up with dropsy an. my eyesight
was so impaired could scarcely see one
of my family across the room. had
given up hope of living, when friend
recommended Foley's Kidney Cure.
One 80 cent bottle worked wonders and
before had token The third bottle dropsy
lad gone, as Vel as AL other symptoms
of Brisht's disesse" J G. Jones & Co g.,
Millwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

Governor Folk. in his speech at
the jamestown Exposition, on
Missouri day, hit the stand-patters
on a sore spot when he said: "A
tariff deliberately designed to Gre
ate monopoly and to give few
people the right to prey upon the
rest of the people is prohibited by
the moral law-the law of con-
SCIENCE
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
AlaCk and Alas!

The water wagon" wins in old Kentucky.
The State has gone Republican and
day"
The moon is dark, alas. there is no
moonshine;
So, my old Kentucky home, goodbye.
New York Herald.
"Marse Henry" was so busy with his
dark horse"
(And now we 'spose he's shedding briny
tears)
Form the rush of curry combing Yonson,
He forgot to mend the Beckham leading
gears.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
HIS RULING PASSION.
Old Harpaeon Carried IL to the Brinl
of the Grave

OF the Grave.
The following story is commonly re-
lated as true In France: Old Harpagon
was fast approaching his end His
suferings were very great, but he COM
forted himself with the thought that
as he could not eat there was so much
saved at any rate.
well, DOCTOR" he said in a feeble
voice, "how long have yet to live?"
only half an hour. Would you like
me to send for somebody-a clergy
man, for instance7"
Harpagon was silent for n few mo-
ments. He passed his hand over his
chin, bristling with q grizzly beard of
several days growth, when a sudden
thought struck him, and, turning to the
doctor, he gasped excitedly:
"Quick-send fora barberr'
The barber soon afterward arrived
with his shaving tackle.
Harpagon, whose voice was getting
weaker. asked him. You-charge-two-
pence-for shaving7s
That's the price," was the answer.
"And-how much-is it-for shaving
"a corpse?"
Inc OarDer paused moment and
then said, Five shillings."
shave-me--quickly," STAN
mered old Harpagon, casting a fever
ish glance at the watch which the doc
tor still held in his hand.
He was too feeble to utter another
word, but the doctor understood the
mute appeal and said:
Fifteen minutes more!'
smile of satisfaction stole over the
features OF the patient The barber set
TO work and in n very short time fin
ished his task Notwithstanding the
nervous twitchings that distorted the
race OF the dying man. When the Up
Grafton was over old Harpagon utter
ed sigh or relief and was heard TO
whisper:
That's good thing-four shillings-
and tenpence-savedr' And he breath
ed his last.-London Chronicle.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
ARCTIC COTTON PLANT.

The Climax of Natures Irony In tho
Far North.
The climax of natures irony in the
arctic is the cotton plant, says the Cir
Gle. Wherever cotton blooms, declares
the miner, ice is not far below. One
may trudge for miles through fields of
cotton. the white, silky tops swaying
defantly In the arctic breeze. The
blossom is silky, dainty, Elusive as the
down OF our own yellow dandelion.
From the beginning OF June on until
August the tundra is white with the
cotton plant. Unlike the cotton of the
southern states, the fiber is short and
soft having more OF the texture of silk
than OF cotton.
The cotton plant Will in all probabil-
ity some day be the means of develop
ing an Alaskan industry giving EN-
ployment to thousands Today, howev-
er, the cotton fields are purely decora-
dve-a splendid sweep OF immaculate
bloom In a bleak, timberless landscape
guarded by hills ever hung in wells of
deepest purple. In great bouquets 1t is
occasionally met In q miners shack,
while not few housewives gather the
cotton for pillow filling.
Throughout the cotton fields flowers
bloom in abnormal splendor, as be-
comes q country in which the sun
shines continuously during summers
voluptuous reign. 1t Is an intoxicating
joy for the flower hunter to gather
great armfuls of purple larkspur, blue
bells, monks head, primroses, sweet
peas, beautiful purple and red asters
large as the most cultivated, lilies of
the valley, baby breath, yellow arrow,
sage rose. pink and white arctic gera-
mum, crimson rhododendrons and gi-
ant fireweed. all growing on the hill
sides. To enumerate further is TO re-
produce florists catalogue.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
AqeIess Love.

1t is a splendid thing TO think that
the woman you really love VIII never
grow old to you. Through the wrinkles
OF time. through the mask OF years, IL
you really love her. you vii, always
see the face you loved and won. And
woman who really loves a man does
not see that he grows old. He is not
decrepit TO her. He does not tremble.
He is not old. She always sees the
same gallant gentleman who won her
hand and heart-Robert G. IngersolI.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
For Sale or Exchange.

A high-grade Canopy Top Two
or four-Seated Trap, in good con-
dition. Seats changed in minute.
Will sell cheap, or will take nice
heifer or SOW and pigs in exchange.
Can be seen at my stable.
p. II. POWERS,
BerryviIle, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

The French tariff is TO be raised
TO make the lowest maximum rates
not less than 80 per cent higher
than the minimum rates. The
United States will be the principal
sufferer, and yet President Roose-
welt and the coming Republican
Congress have determined to
standpat.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Fiction Ready Made.

Have you ever read any Of Mrs.
Gailey's stories?"
Yes; they're awfully improbable,
aren't they? I don't see how she I'm
AGNES such things"
She doesn't imagine them. She Just
makes notes OF the excuses her hus-
band gives her when he gets home late
Mt NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

Big revenue frauds by the
whiskey distillers are reported in
the Southern States. 1t is safe to
say that the Whiskey Trust with
It's Republican affiliations will
escape, and the small distillers will
be the only ones punished.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
a Libel.

Il see by the county paper" said the
visitor. that Jonas Jones, the prosper
Gus druggist Of your town. is sojourn-
ing" =.
Il saw that, too, and it's libel" ex-
claimed the native, with some heat.
why. isn't he your druggist?'
Yes, but this towns too healthy for
him to be prosperous" -CatholIc Stand
ard and Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

There Is no doubt that the whole
currency system needs reorgan-
izing, but the Republican PROPOSE
ton for asset currency" is only
4 makeshift to aid the banks and
not the people.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Turnina the Tables.

Il reckon dat nigger's chances fer
life Is mighty good" said Brother
Dickey.
How Gomez"
well, de news is dat de LAWYERS
what wuz tryin' ter git de jury ter
hang hii1 so confused an mixed ND
matters dat de jury went in an took
an hang itse'f."-Atlanta Constitution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
SCHEDULE
Winchester, BerryvilIe and
BIuemOnt Stage Line

Round Trip Daily except undav.
Heated 10y Carbon Heaters.
Good Macadamized Road.
Leavc-Eastbound wastboond- Arrive
o'oo am Winchester evans hotei) sOop.m.
o.sO sD' Jordan Springs June. ..SI5
s-V0 o. 49,. Lake View.
GU 10 berryville( Battietown lnnll 30
S-Vo 10 .Castleman'S Ferry. - On.on
io'o AZ" 49,. Blue Ridge lnn....lI .Na.m.
,o.I2 IL" Blnemont (SouthernRy.) Hoe
N'iNo Leave
CioSe connection with the IL o'clock train
az biuemont from Washington. which re-
turns To Washington after few minutes
+, Nohheeuon with both morning trains az
Berryville for assengers for Binemont #
no'lhed the day previous Write for folder
glNilg iniormation of meeting evening trains
at Berryville and Winchester.
MAURICE +. CAsrLKMAN. Prop.
Castleman's Ferry, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

The Bankers seem to be wider
apart on the question of calling an
extra session of Congress to enact
asset currency legislation, than
they are about just what the cur
rency bill should provide for.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
When Greek Maets Creek

Gracious, my dear" said the first
society belle, II do hope you're not i'll;
you look so much older tonight"
I'm quite well, thank you, dear" re-
piled the other. And you-how won
derfully improved you are! You look
positively young."-Philadelpb Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

The intentions Of some Republi-
can politicians, Including President
Roosevelt, may be of the best, but
It is said, Hell is paved with good
intentions.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13
Return Library Books

A large number of books belong
ing to my circulating library have
been out beyond the time allowed.
Fines are now being imposed.
Return the books at once, and save
cost of fines.
l.. +. RICAMoRE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

An advertisements excepting legal adver
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months s.e considered tran
sieut and will be charged To- 3 the rate Of
Syc cents per line FOR the INST insertion,
and three cents per line for each succeeding
insertion.
Obituary notices. resolutions Ci .espect,
and social organizations. other than those
which the editor himself shall give as a
matter of news. viii be charged for, at the
Aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform, and a
liberal reduction is made on all standing adj
vcrtiscments, and rates will he made known
ca application. Changes OF advertisements
1ust be handed in not later than Saturday
morning Of each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

As Tom johnson, of Ohio, seems
to have the knack Of uniting the
Democrats of Cleveland. he might
unite the National Democracy, if
nominated for President.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

All the Congressman so far heard
from are opposed TO an extraor-
binary session of Congress. If
some of the small-fry Republicans
could be sure of extra and regular
milage they would jump at the
chance TO favor the extra session.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-13

Yes. ST." said the man in cell III,
thine was when was admitted to tho
very best houses"
And what brought you hereY
They caught me coming out"--Yon-
kers Statesman.