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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
TolstoI Improves.

st. Petersburg, January A.-The latest
advices from Yasnaia Polina, province of
Tula, says that Count Tolstoi Is steadily
improving.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
NAV Hold Mass MEETING.

1t is understood that mass meeting
iof the citizens will be called to meet
Saturday night to appoint committee
mo walt on the Mayor and Board of Alder
men of Birmingham to use their influence
nn behalf of the Tidewater Development
company. in their effort to secure fran
ichlse to enter Birmingham on Fifth aye
nue..
1t Is said that the main feature of the
petition is to ask them to let the mat
ter of granting the franchise come up at
the next meeting of the City Council as
they seem to feel that delay will be dis
Nastrous to the project. and that it is \
'matter of so much Importance to the
town they should use the strongest in
1luence that can be brought to bear to
assist such a beneficial undertaking
A majority of those approached on the
subject say that they hope that the mat
ter will come up at this meeting of the
council, SO that the question can be set
tied. as they are afraid that 1t will be
made political Issue, ana they do not
think that this Will be TO the best in
terest of the project.
The merchants of the city are in favor
OF a scent fare to Birmingham, and they
feel that the best way to get 1t is by
letting competition come into the dis.
trict and will use their influence with
the merchants of Birmingham in behalf
of the Tidewater Development company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01

You cannot vote unless your
poll tax is paid by Feb. LIST. If
friends of Ward attend to this
the result is certain. Today last
chance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Personal and General.

Leo Broda, who for the past six years
has been one Of the firm of Broda Bros,
has severed his connection with this firm
and after tomorrow he will be with Kel-
Ter, the tailor Leo has many friends
in the city who wish him much success.
Earl Anderson, who is now with the
Illinois Steel company of Chicago, is in
The city on a visit to his parents Mr.
George Gary accompanies Mr.. Anderson
and will be his guest while in the city
The Rev. j. w. Orr has been suffering
with very severe cold for the past week
md is barely able to be out.
MISS Pauline Dickens of Columbus,
Miss, is visiting her cousin, Miss Irene
Dickens, on Avenue r and Twenty-fifth
street.
G. B. Cobb is convalescent from a
severe attack OF la grippe
Broda Bros. have sold their entire stock
Of mems clothing to B. Rothchild of en-
lumbus, Ga, who has removed the stock.
They have ordered complete line of
qadies' shoes and furnishing goods anu
viii add a ladies' ready to wear depart
ment to the line they now carry
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Color Teams VIII Play
At SAC. This Ebening

Whites-Spencer. L., center; Parker and
Thomas, forwards; Wilson, Hilty and
Sullivan, guards.
Reds-Spencer, T.. center; Phillips and
Cobbs, forwards; Hanna, Sifford and
Howard, guards.
B. A. C.-Simms. center; Bradley and
Mckinney, forwards; Jones and Johnston,
guards.
The standing of the clubs is as follows:
Teams. w. l. Pc.
Whites :. ...... ..............2 0 1000
Reds ......... ................. 800
Blues $500. 80. ...........O 2 900
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27

wears one OF heavier. thicker and
warmer duck or cheviot. This warmth
and thickness, however, are only in
front where nature has already pro-
tected the lungs and heart. At his
back, where protection is required
against draft or chill, the waistcoat is
OF thin muslin.
His coat is built similarly, the fronts
being REINFORCED with lapels OF many
Innings.
About his waist he buckles n belt so
tightly as 10 interfere with breathing
and circulation, yet can rarely get II
tight enough TO achieve its own pur-
posN
For this reason he must wear sus-
penders. which are probably the most
uncomfortable garment known.
He carries n stick which has no pre-
tense to use or beauty.
He has dozens Of pockets into which
he never puts anything.
lie has buttons which button nothing
and buttonholes which are not TO bt
used.
He has strange jewelry OF clumsy in
tent. Great buttons OF uncouth shape
must be thrust through stifiy starcheC
layers OF linen. Collar buttons mus
be lost and hunted for.
He has rings on his fingers, pins il
his scarf, chains across his breast, fob
dangling from his pockets and stud
In his shirts.
He is not what he was created, bu
is what he has created.
Is the man a savaCel
No; he is the lord OF creation.-Life
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FA r VA
FOR SALE

A FARM, consisting of 665
~ acres. lying on the Blue
Ridge Mountain, II miles
from the Government Weather
Bureau. 300 acres OF this land is
cleared and good smooth farming
land. Would make fine fruit
farm. The remainder is i'm oak.
poplar. chestnut, pine and locust
timber. There is AN excellent stand
for a store, and hsiness man
could clear SIS per month on the
store alone a good Grst Mill is
located on the farm. The proposed
Trolley Line from Winchester to
Washington will cross the farm.
An abundance of good Building
Stone upon The farm, and limestone
for lining purposes within I mile.
This property will be sold at an
extremely low price.
For further particulars,
address,
NIX, Care of COURIER.
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
MlLLETS POVERTY.
Incident In the Life of the Grea
French Painter.

Incident In the Life of the Great
French Painter.
1t seems almost incredible that Nil
let, painter OF The Angelus" and 9th.
er now world famous pictures, should
have suffered from the poverty that
forms the basis of the following story.
but II IS fact that he did: One day,
indeed, he found himself without food
in the house for himself and his fam
fly. In his extremity Diaz offered to
take two OF Millet's drawings 20 Paris
and make an effort to sell them Even.
ing came. the Millet family anxiously
awaiting their friends return. II he
came back without the drawings IL
meant bread; with them. hungry to
bed. Night fell. the family sitting in
darkness because they felt they could
not afford n light.
At last they heard the stamping OF
Diaz's wooden leg as he crossed the
little PAYS court and his luSty voice
calling out: Light! Light, Where is
the lightr" The family hurried TO light
candle. But even while the head OF
the old fashioned sulphur match still
was spluttering Diaz. who was Span.
lard and nothing If not Temperament.
tai, slapped down two loaveS of bread
on the table, one after another. in
quick succession. When ut last the
candle was burning he drew out &C
francs in gold. all save one piece
which he had been obliged to change
in buying the bread. He arranged the
gold pieces in 4 circle like Il hale
around the candle. ending with the
change, Of which he made n neat pile.
"Ah." sighed Millet rs he regarded
the unhoped for treasure, If only ]
could count on a sum like this every
week."
Would you turn capitalism re-
proachfully asked DiaZ.
If to suffer is 4 spur TO genius. is il
wonder that these Barbizon men
We're great painters?
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CLOTHES AND THE MAN.
Study the Lord of Creation and the
Things He Wears.
See the mani

see tue mani
Tie wears hat OF straw, stiffened
with glue until IL is like lin pail. or
of felt or silk. stiffened with bum
Sheilac until it is like q cast iron Dot.
Inside this unyielding brim is a thick
band of hard, stiff leather. REINFORCED
with inner bands of flannel. Result,
compression OF the blood vessels OF the
scalp, causing undue Precipitation. head.
ache and badness.
About his neck In summer is a turn.
down collar, which is a high. stifr
renee OF eight thicknesses OF starched
linen. This fits closely, leaving him
unable to turn his head without great
EFFORT Embedded in this and tied In
'front.' In thick, uncomfortable bunch
Is tie OF heavy cotton or silk, re-en-
forced with Innings of quilted canton
flannel.
His shirt has stiff. unyielding front
or the firmness OF priests breast.
plate. This must be donned with dex-
terity and worn with care lest it break
or bend His waistcoat is made of
heavy woclen cloth, and In summer he
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
a School COINAGE.

IL is not q generally known fact that
the Bluecoat school (Christ's hoSpitaD
once possessed n coinage OF its own
At that time the coin Of the realm
could not be used at the hospital Be
fore he could buy anything in the
tuck shop new boy had TO get one
OF the beadles, who were the school
money changers, To change his Shillings
and pence into house money" rs II
vas called. This was made OF cop
per, the coins being octagonal in shape.
with their value stamped on them
These curious coins are now very rare.
and numismatists possessing any are
fortunate.-London Captain
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
Needless Cerenonv

Peter had been hastily hidden to
Bobby Hunts party, and his mother
was rounding him up In front of the
waShStand
"Oh, mother" he said, do have t.
have n whole bathT'
Certainly"
Peter mumbled something. and his
mother asked him what it was.
Il said We're you sure ii wasn't just
your idea.' replied Peter. I'm certain
l heard Bobby's mother tell you over
the telephone that the party was very
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Companion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
a Hclp;no Hand.

When the foreign missionary had
concluded his talk he made the usual
appeal for contributions. however
small. Coming up TO the platform with
several others. small boy mounted
TO the level of the lecturer and. hasten.
ing toward him. said:
please. sir. ] was very much utter.
esfed In your lecture. and-and''-
Go on. my little man." said the mis-
sionary cncouragingly. You want to
help In the good work.
mot exactly. sir" said the boy
What ! want TO know Is. have you
amy foreign stamps you don't wantT'-
Success Magazine
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
GRACE EPLsCoPAL cHrRcH.

Rev. EDw. WALL, Rector.
Divine Services and Sermon every Sunday At
II q. III. anu p. n.
Sunday School. John b. Neiu Superinter-
dent, a. $3.50 a. u.
Bible Class, Monday. Up. N.
Ladies Ala Society. Ms. J. NJ. G. McGuire.
President Mrs. Ida Morgan. Secretary
and Treasurer meets every two weeks
on thursday, a. $50 p. N.
Woman's Auxiliary Missionary SOCIETY,".
Mrs, Edw. Wall, President; Miss Annie
G. Moore. Treasurer; Mrs. y. Cummius.
Secretary, Custodian of United Offering
Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, meets first Wed
ncscay III each month.
Kings Daughters, Ms Lorenzo Lewis. Pres
ideut Mrs. L. II. Powers. Vice President.
Miss Emily Snl-h Secretary; Miss J.
Crown, Treasurer. meets every Two
weeks, or Thursday. az IL a. N.
Chapel Society. Mrs r. p. Page, Treasurer
meets on call when necessary.
SToNEwALL CHATTER. DAUGHrESs or the
CONFEDERACY.
President, Mrs. Ann Broun. Vice President.
Miss Laura w. Gold, Treasurer, Mrs.
George y. Harte>tv' Secretary, Miss
Lucy y. Gold, Historian, Miss Annie {.
Moore.
The following orders meet in Masonic
Hall, BerryvIlle. Va:
TREADWELL LODGE, A.. & \. NJ. No.
2lS meets first Thursday on or before
full moon, and second Thursday there
after at $50 o clock.
SEMINOLE TRIBE, l. q. r. NJ, No. IS,
meets every Tuesday night.
BATTLETOWN TENT. No ~. Knights 81
the MacabeeS, meets every Friday nigh
a. clock.
THE MODERN WOODMEN meet first and
third Monday nights OF each month.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
An Easy fEark.

Theodore-lt's all right. darling:
have met your father AMI we took to
one another ut once. He even went
so far rs 10 borrow l10 OF me. Sure
ly he can't refuse the your hand after
that. Edith-Dory. I'm afraid you've
made a mess OF il. Pa told me about
the f10 and said I'd better give you
up; that you were too easy going
London Scraps.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
THE SCULPTOR TURNED.
His Answer to the Art Critic. In Rural
France.

Hts answer 70 the Art Critics In Rural
France.
At Chason-on- the-Saone stands the
monument executed by Moroccan Van
thier and Berard 10 commemorate the
national defense-a superb cuirassier
who carries across his saddle the body
OF color bearer who yet clasps In hts
arms his broker standard.
On the eve a. the unveillng the mu-
nicipal council. presided over by the
mayor. repaired to the foot OF the stat
ue to examine and see If Il should be
accepted.
Are you not going 60 clean or this
green mold?" asked the mayor OF the
sculptor
But. monsieur replied the sculptor.
that Is verdigris.-
"Verdigrisl verdigris.'' said the
mayor. II understand that very well.
Parbleu. ! know that this Is yerdigris.
but IL Is dirty. II had kitchen
outfit OF that color ! would have II
secured. That must be cleaned up.
You'll have TO make that shine"
But, monsieur
At that fnoment. member of the
council having st,nck the body OF the
bronze horse with bis cane. they all
cried out. This sounds hollow"
"four bronze is hollow. monsieur"
said the mayor.
The unhappy sculptor then took great
pains to explain that all bronze stat
ues Were hollow. The mayor main
tanned an air of defiant incredibly and
as he passed around the monument
said. 1T appears to me you have hard
iy detailed the hair in the tail"
This was too much for the sculptor.
Il wished" he said. ito screw natural
hair into his tail like the hair used In
children's hobbyhorses II would have
taken six months to have done so
and reflected that II would have
cost you too much.''
And the municipal council OF Chalou
agreed with the business OF this oh.
servation Paris Cri.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
The Main Paint

Mrs. Scrapleigh-They say. my dear.
that the new rubber plant the Ficus
pandurata. is extremely beautiful. Ii
has glossy veined leaf Mr. Scrap
leigh (who has strained his back lug
ging the house plants around)-I don't
care anything about its glossy veined
leaves. What does the dun thing
weigh?-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
He Knew Them.

Once AZ an important function at
Marlborough House Sir Francis Knoll
lys came up to the Prince OF Wales
and remarked. Some gentlemen of the
press wish admission. your royal high
ness"
oh" said the prince. "show them
in. IL they don't come in at the door.
they'll come in ut the ventilator."
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p. H. PowEEs en-. BROr
Powers @ Broun


Second Floor siofflcc Buildipg)
Having formed a partnership for
the purpose of doing a GENERAL
FIRE INSURANCE business, and
having secured number of respOn-
siblc companies, we hereby solicit
your patronage and offer to insure
your property as reasonably as it
can be insured elsewhere.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
A Great Einaneier.

Choily-Harry is great financier
Chappie-Yass, Cholly-Hc borrowed
sixpence from me yesterday to take
him to the city TO see Il man that he
knew he could borrow pound from.
and with that pound he flew of to
stand Il dinner 10 another man whom
he borrowed a hundred fron.-Lon ION
Telegraph.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
In Harness.

1t must be fun" suggested the
friend. ito daily daily with these shafts
OF wit"
Not when you're hitched between
en- responded the press humoriSt.
with II sickly Smile.-Louisville Cou-
fier-Journal
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
Remuneration,

Il have always been a good friend to
you. Mrs. Jinx," said Mrs. I.apsing,
with blazing eyes. as she rose to so.
but am friend no longer. You
have talked about my husband. Right
here Is where our paths dIvulge. Good
afternoon. Tribune.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
Her Opnortunitx.

1--WE come to give notice. ma'am.'
"Indeedg"
And would youse give me a goot
reference. ma'am7 I'm going 10 Mrs
Jones. across the way"
"The best In the world, Maggie.
hate that woman."-Iife.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27

REV. JULIAN BRoAnDUs, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday AT u ?. m, and 5
2. II.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday al p. m
Sunday Schoo. every Sunday at $50 a. N.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27

Courage. like cowardice. Is undoubt-
edly contagious. but some persons are
not liable TO catch it.-George d. Prem
tice.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
married TO n mermaid
At the bottom OF the deem blu

but in the case of the fortunate pur-
loiner OF seal maiden's troublesome
disguise there was no need for 4 sub
marine descent. She could quite COM
fortably live on land and, indeed, had
TO unless she found her sealskin again.
though always longing, like the mer-
maid Of Harlem. to become sea
dweiler once more. There is therefore
unquestionably certain poetic pro-
priety in the scientific Identification OF
the mermaid with the seal. - London
Globe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-27
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About the only thing a man can DO
without trying is to fail.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
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Preaching every sabbath morning
Sunday school every Sabbath morning At
$50 o'clock.
Ladies Aid Society, hrst Friday evening OF
each month at o'clock. AZ Mrs. Isaac
Bowman residence
Chlioren's Missionary Society, second sab
bath each month az p NJ. al church.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SOUTH.

REv. J. HARRY SMITH. Pastor.
Preaching, Sunday at IL a. m. and sp.
tpworth League meets Sunday at =. p. m.
sunday School, Sunday. $50 a. n
PRAYER Meeting. Wednesday. pm.
omans Foreign Missionary Society meets
p. N.
Ladies AID Society meets on the rst Friday
IL every month al 1 p. N.
The Little Lights Missionary Society
meets the first Sunday in every month
~ p. m.
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NomAn's Christian Temperance Union
meets every third Tuesday in everv
month az 3. III.
I The Mothers Meeting in connection With
me ". 4. i. I. meets on the trsA Tues
day ID every month az $50 p. m.
/ The Loyal Temperance Legion meets everv
Wednesday AZ D. N.
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". A. BHADEoRp.
treasurer Of Clarke County Berryville. Va.
W. II. CARTER.
deputy Treasurer Of Clarke County. Berry,
vile. Va.
G. c. MASSEY.
superintendent Il Public schools. White
Post. Va.
g. +. : HARRIS.
County Surveyor. Bowles. Va.
W. ". SNALLwoop,
Shelf Of Clarke County, Berryville. Va
JESSIE NJ LUTON.
Deputy Sheriff and Jailer of Clarke County
Berryville. Va.
r. r. SHENK.
Deputy Sheriff of Clarke County. Whit.
Post, va.
Hon -. II. JONES.
Mayor Of Berryville, Va
DE-. GEORGE y. HARDEsrY..
Recorder.
p II. Powers.
Treasurer Of Berryville
GEORGE c. RIcANoRE.
Chief Of Police.
| r. HAMP ERB
Superintendent OF Water Company.
,vMMOS COUNCIL.
ii. W. BaSef Ward mol.
John II. Shacklefelu, Wa.J No.
W. +. Lewis. Ward No.:
/ {. NJ. Broun. Ward No. 4
BERRYVILLE FIRE COMPANY.
Meets trst Friday in each month. go n. -,
John II. Finders, Captain.
FIRST Lieutenant, /. V Stole.
second Lieutenant, Jas r. Dakeman.
lhird Lieutenant. John II. Shacklefor,i.
Secretary, Chas. ". Marks
treasurer. :. r. Baughman. II.
surgeon, DR.. A =. Osborne
Chaplain, A. +. Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-14
M Me Sbops M tbe Studlos
WatSheR Reuds
What She Reads.

Probably forgotten by many who once were most appreciative of her genius, but the memory of whom is revived by the recent anniversary of her death, is Marie Bashkirsteff whose very individual jour nal was so widely read some twenty years ago. In the chapel of the Passy cemetery. Paris, memorial services were recently held on the anniversary of her death. Memorial cards, inviting the re- cipients to attend the services were sent out by Madame Bashkirsteff, who furn- ishes most beautiful example of endur- ing admiration of mother for the genius of her daughter, who she believes was the most remarkable young woman of her time.
 The memorial card sent out by Madame Bashkirsteff reads as follows:
 Yous etes prie d'assites aux prieres annl- yersaries, le 31 Octobre. 1907, 8 heures. dans la Chappelle de Cimetiere de Passy. a Paris pour le repos de Tame de Mile. Marie Bashkirsteff ct a Nice, Il neures du matin, en FEglise Russo, Longchamp.
 PRIEz POUR ELLIE.
 De la part de. Mime. Bashkirstef. sa mere, de toute la famile ct ses amis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-14
COnZK2GHf
Shameless Fiction.

Twelve novels of the day, d majority of article which appeared in the London Bookman. The author of the article says in plain language that the tendency to shameless and shameful fiction is on the increase and that the worst of it Is that most of the novels Urea ting of im- morality, cynicism and blasphemy are written by women. The modern woman author, according to this critic, writes of depraved men and unspeakable women, and calmly and unblushing1y puts be- fore the world such pictures of indecency. such unbridled license of talk, such in trigues that no school of morals can keep pace with her.
 Just who among the women writers of note does the author of this article give particular censure for a degeneracy not only in art but in morals is not known. But there are certainly many women whose literary ideals have led them far away from such erotic paths as those the London critic has explored.
 There are certainly no feminine Bernard Shaws But if an occasional author plunges in to a topsy-turvy philosophy it only makes more permanent the real and lasting position of those whose books shine forth unencumbered with a hybrid of morals,
 But a clear note of warming is sounded against the prevalence of what the au- thor calls the "Fleshy school of fiction" and I agree with him entirely, except in his statement regarding the tendency her stories about he-drenched men and women, at least, not as long as I have "Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm here on my writing table will be con vinced of the decadency of the modern woman author.