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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
BRILLIANT OSTENDE.
Belgium Has the Worlds Most Fa
nous BATHING Beach.


nous Bathing Beach.
Two-thirds Of the people go to Os-
tende, the Belgian beach. 20 gamble,
but the remaining third Is so large that
the beach, I'm spite Of splendid size. IS
always covered with the portable bath
houses, the mushroom and coffin shaped
chairs. Even at night the chairs will
be there. for with the lights from the
buildings and the lightAIse il IS al
most turned into day. tbs lighthouse
8 quite curiosity. II dates back TO
III, and now In its rebuilt and mod
ernized state 10 throws q CLEAN over
the country for fortyzsve miles round.
We are fond OF recerring TO Broad
way, New York city. as an especially
cosmopolitan street; but, II you will
permit the expression. lt Is not In any
way in IT. with the promenade at Os-
tende- All countries are represented.
and every representative IS I'm bis sun
day best. On a sunny afternoon in the
season the boulevards OF Paris are not
more brilliant than this far famed
avenue.
Here the German officer Is not IN uni
-r----f 'NAN - N-A- AN-AA -4RA u lis HllOA-
less white fannels. his many colOred
wide silk belt and his imitation pan
ANA hat And as he passes u group Of
attractive ladies his waxed mustache
Will grow sitter in its upward twirls.
and his walking stick viii cut the air
even more iauntily than before. If
his monocle be especially cleverly han
died and his face show an unusual
number OF the much coveted saber
scars. he may be rewarded with a MUIR
INJURED "Rcitzender Kcrl."
The tall. black bearded Russian will
walk somberly along and show no emo
ton or interest In anything. but you
may be sure that very little will escape
his notice. and at the casino when the
play Is high you Will always find him
IN close attendance L. Peters
IN Bohemian Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
New Water Superintendent

At a called meeting of the Town
Council last Thursday night. the
Council suspended Mr.. John Il.
Crow. the superintendent Of the
Berryville Water Works, the fol-
lowing record on the books of the
Council showing the action:
"On motion it il ordered that J.
L. Crow be suspended as superin-
'tendent of the Berryville Water
Works.
At another called meeting, held
on Saturday night, September 81,
Mr.. Crow was removed from the
Office of Water Superintendent.
and Mr.. L. Hamp Erb was unani-
mously elected To fill out the un-
expired term. There were present
Mayor ID. III. Jones, Recorder
George n. Hardesty, Councilmen
Baker, Shackleford, Broun aud
Lewis. The Council record reads:
"On motion it was ordered that
John L. Crow be removed as
Superintendent of the Berryyille
Water Works"
Mayor then announced nom.ina-
tlons were in order for Water
Superintendent. And ballot being
counted, MIR. +. Hamp Erb uas
declared elected by unanimous
vote"
"On motion It was ordered li,at
the work Of finishing the Reservoir
be put in charge of ID. q. AdeIS-
berger as Consulting Engineer. hc
to employ n competent Foreman at
$3.50 per day for days that he
works, and who is to stay on The
premises. And the said work is to
be done according 10 the plans and
specifications furnished Council by
said Adelsberger; provided. said
Adelsberger will inspect progress
and character of SAID work every
two weeks at cost not to exceed
so and his actual expenses.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

- curious ---..-. iuVc r.-c a. yoGng
and S.nf a..'g .-cn-hNomau and
ber dos --1l recently on a con-
tlren,a. -.Na.. Tor several hours
the youu> D'...a bestowed more at
tent.on aul fender care uuon the pref
" lltt.e creature thau the majority OF
women do upon their Grstborn. and
NJ every station il was taken ont for
exercise. and between stations IL was
fed with dainty nihbleS taken from
its special basket. which also con.
tanned extra wraps. fresh shoes and
a gay collar with huge bow. What
attracted most attention was. how.
ever. the purchasing of bottle Of
mineral water, the taking ont OF 4
tiny folding travelling cup. into which
some of the water was poured. and
the tapping Of It up by the pet.-Les-
lies Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
No. 80.
GAYL0R.

Miss Esther Johnston spent Saturday
and Sunday with Misses Nellie and Nors
Stickel
Miss Lucy Tapscott has returned 70
Forestburg after spending several weeks
here.
Mr' Connie Stickel spent Sunday with
Messrs' Clifton and Charlie Tapscott.
Mt Edward Locke and family spent
sunday with Mrs. Kate Ballinger.
Mr. 7. W. Stickel is spending several
days in Washington on business.
Mr. Ernest Singhas and family spent
sunday with Mr. Lou Willingham.
Mr.. Walter Tomblin spent Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. Mary Tomblin.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Unclaimed Letters

List Of letters remaining in the
Berryville postoffice for the week
ending September p, 1907.
Mrs. c. NJ. Payne.
Miss Catherine Lee Cotin.
Mrs. Mamie McCathert.
Persons calling for the above let
ters Will please say they are adver-
tsed and pay one cent for each
letter received.
ALEX. MCCORMICK. z. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
BOyCe Bank to Open December i6.

a message TO the COURIER from
Boyce states that the Bank Of Boyce
will be opened for business on
December Is in the new building
to be erected and owned by the
Institution. 1t IS confidently pre-
dic;rd by the friends Of the new
institution ihat it viii have a large
volume of business from the start.
and viii introduce many new and
attractive features in banking.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
THE STORMY PETREL.
a Naturslist's Efforts to Discover tho
Secret Of It's Fliqht.

secret Of It's Flight.
n naturalist visiting Algeria bought
from sailor four captive stormy pet
rels- They weighed about 1.C5 pounds
apiece. Their wings were five inches
wide and had spread OF four feet. The
ability Of the petrol TO breast the most
furious storms has been universally al
mired. It's name is derived from its pow
er Of walking on hewaves. like the apos-
tie feter, and Its courage and strength
In planting its footsteps on the crests Of
the most tempeStuOus sea have given \
:ext to many writer's. The naturalist
wishing 20 release his captive petrels.
threw one of them into the air II
tried 10 fly, but fell headlong. went
crashing against n stone wall and bat
tered out its brains lie took the sec
ond petrol 90 an upper story and
launched Il from window; but. hav-
Ing no initial velocity, It. too. fell like
stone. Tho third bird he took to the
top OF an observatory and pushed it
out Into space. II tapped It's wings
desperately. but nevertheless Iunged
downward and broke It's wings against
a post.
The naturalist was now convinced
that the stormy petrers feats at sea are
made possible because it first gets up
momentum by running along the top
Of the water. Wishing 20 give the re-
manning bird a chance 10 demonstrate
his theory. ne took Il out into desert
Ike plain bare Of grass. smooth as the
surface OF q calrh sea. Here" the nat
uraliSt reports, Il set my fourth petrol
down. Il squatted at first and then
turned with it's bcak 10 the wind and
lis wings outstretched and started run
Ing, beating its wings. not hampered
by any herb2ce. Il ran hundred
yards. carrying It's weight less and less
on It's feet and finally all on its wings.
but all the time skimmlng the ground.
At last with "a single bound. catching
the wind, the petrol rose sixty feet. ca
reened around and few past me over
head and gianced at me ON its way,
rs II 60 say, Success IN flight is al
based upon momentum" - Harold
BOiCe In IvprI lQ7v's
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Registered Pigs for Sale.

Registered Tamworth Pigs, from
the prize winning herd at the
Worlds Fair. st. Louis. The
Tamworth IS the greatest bacon
hog known, as well as the largest.
Don t grow lard hog when YOU
can grow bacon and hams worth
15c to zoe per pound. Tamworths
are excellent for crossing on the
smaller breeds, giving more size
and producing many more pigs.
GEO. +. PLASTER, JR.,
> - ON Bluemont, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Indian Hemp and catalepsy.

A single grain Of the resin Of Indian
hemp viii produce catalepSy in man.
\ few hours are required for the ef-
fects 10 reach climax. when his
limbs may be placed I'm almost any
position without difficulty. and when
once placed they remain In the given
position Indefinitely. although the nat
ural influence of gravity would cause
them to fall During the catalcpSy the
body is usually insensible 10 all i'm
preSSiOnS.- Exchange.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
No Morning Service at Baptist Church

There will be no morning service
ut the Baptist Church next Sunday
on account of the absence of the
Pastor at Ministers and Laymen's $
Meeting at Summit Point.
The regular evening service will
be held at $50. with the pastor or
some visiting minister in the pulpit.
The public is invited to attend.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
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 at fair price
and guarantee your satisfaction.
The price is low when the character
of work and material is considered.
p. NJ. RICAMoRE,
Berryvillo, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

One OF the worst features OF kidney
trouble is that ii Is an insidious disease
and before the victim realizes his danger
lie may have many fatal malsdy. Take
Foiey's Kidney Cure at the first Sign Of
trouble as it correc,s irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes.
All Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
AntiauitN Of Tennis.

Among all the popular games of to-
day none perhaps is of greater an
tiQuity tl@n tennis. fer it is said to
have originated in the BAH games OF
the ancient Greeks and Romans In
the first place the hall was struck by
the hand. later on heavy gloves were
worn or cords strapped round the palm,
and the racket was contrivGd during
the tiftecnth century in France, where
the game was very popular. and thence
introduced into England. Cap
tain
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Knight-0YelS.

Married, at the home of the
grOOm's sister, Mrs. Clarence
ShacGleford. west of Berryville,
Sunday afternoon, September -,
at . o'clock, Mr.. Taylor Knight,
son of Mrs Blanche Knight, to
Miss Sadie Owens, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Owens. the
ceremony being preformed by
Rev. Julian BroadduS, ID. d.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
The Exceptiop

'Durn you ana your old grocery
shouted man who backed up against
the fresh paint.
Didn't You see that sign. Fresh
PaintE asked the grocer.
"Of course l did. but I've seen 50
many signs hung out here announcing
something fresh that wasn't that
didn't believe t."-Indianapolis Jour
nal
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
School Teacher Wanted.

Colored School Teacher wanted
to teach at Peace and Plenty
SchoolhouSe, Longmarsh district,
No. .. Must have certificat..
Call on or address G. w. FiShpaw
or III. f. Pierce, Trustees, Berry
vile, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
SimOnS Released

Ernest Simons, who had been
held. for the action of the Grand
Jury. i'm connection with the plac-
ing Of the obstruction on the Win
chester Turnpike which resulted
in the death of Miss May Bushnell,
of Winchester, who was thrown
from an automobile and fatally in
jured. was dischared yesterday
when Grand Jury composed "f
j. Z. Barnett. foreman; |. A..
Chrisman. Nicholas Mon,e. A..
Cummins. John Gauni, John &.
Rutherford. Jacob Warden,
Jeromc HauptmanandJ. NJ. Denny
failed To find true hill.
It will he recalled tiri Miss
Bushnell, in company with Miss
Camilla Rutherford aud Mr.. Jack
Hardesty. came To Berry willie nn
the night of August in Mr..
Hardesty's automobile. Leaving
here shortly after 10 o clock thyy
were going at speed of probably
ten miles an hour, when the machine
hit fence post which had been
thrown into the road almost oppo-
site the Horse Show grounds.
Miss Bushnell was thrown out and
so seriously injured that she died
at 2 O'Clock the same night at Dr.
fuckers Hospital in Berryville
without having regained conscious
ness.
Annie Locke and ErnestSimons
were arrested on suspicion of
knowing something about the
crime. but young Locke was re-
leased at the preliminary hearing,
while Simons was held To await the
action of the Grand Jury and was
bailed in $500.
After hearing all of the testimony
produced at the preliminary hear
ing, the Grand Jury yesterday re-
turned the papers in the case in
dorsed mot True Bill" and
Simona was ordered released.
In the event that further evidence
is obtained in the case, Simons can
be rearrested. 1t is not thought
probable that the guilty person
willeyer be apprehended, as officers
have sifted the matter thoroughly
and no evidence of 2 convincing
character has thus far been adduced.
The case of the Commonwealth
va. Lille Robinson and Sadie
Jones, charged with passing a
forged check for S25 on Louis
Scheuer the clothier. occupied the
attention of the Court Monday and
yesterday, and, after strong argu-
ment by the Commonwealth and
the defense, resulted in disagree
ment. and the jury was discharg-
ed. 4 new jury was at once sum-
moned. and the case will come up
again next Wednesday. The de-
PENDANTS are represented by
Messrs. Whiting & Smith, and
Commonwealth Attorney Lewis
represents the prosecution.
Court took a recess today, and
will re-convene tomorrow.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Public Sale OF Household and Kitchen
Furniture.

The undersigned will offer for
sale on Saturday, September 2S,
1907, beginning at 2 o'clock pm. d,
at the residence of the late Mrs.
Eugenia Glover, on Buck Marsh
Street Berryville, Va, lot of
household and kitchen furniture,
consisting of beds, bedding. bu-
reaus, washstands. carpets, mat
tings, stoves and numerous other
articles used in and about a house.
TERMS-All sums of SO and
under, cash. On all sums over $40
a credit of II months will be given
purchaSertoeXecute negotiable note
with approved security, bearing
interest from date of sale, payable
at Bank of Clarke County. No
property to be removed until terms
are complied with.
LEWIS n. GLOVER, Agent,
LuptOn < Hart, AuctiGneers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Attention, ColfedeTalsSl

y meeting of j. +. b. Stuart
Camp, Confederate Veterans. will
bc held in Camp Hall Ion Saturday.
September 2S. at 3 p. m. All
members and visiting Comrades
are urged TO attend.
W. +. MILToN. Adit.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Gasoline Engine for Sale

Expecting to install electric
motors. we offer for sale very
cheap for cash 43 Horsepower
Blakeslee Gasoline Engine and At
tachments. i in excellent condi-
ton, and car be sccn running st
COURIER ctiice any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

look here" exclaimed the irate
suburbanite Us he floundered about in
the green water and soft mud. when
! bought this lot didn't tell you had
Just been marr!edY
"You did. SIR replied the land
agent boldly.
"WeM. 10 YOU think this is the prop
CT place To- bring bride?"
Il do, sir. Didn't l hear you call
her 'Duckie' two or three tImesT'-
Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
October II Bryan Day.

William J. Bryan Day Friday.
October llth at the State Fair
Oct. 7-l2)-is attracting wide IT.
tention, and thc press of Virginia
and North Carolina are hcraldiug
the event far and wide. There
will doubtless be a great gathering
of people from both States TO hear
Mr., Bryan, as his well-known
magnetism anu oratorical powers,
as we'll as his great prominence be
fore the people. will exert = pow
erful, attractive influence.
The committee of arrangements
IN charge of Bryan Day-Messrs.
Charles B. Cooke, chairman; !. &.
Corlcy and NJ. &. Patterson-will
cooperate with 4 reception COM
mittee of the City Council. consist
ing of Mayor Carlton Mccarthy.
President Turpin. of the Board
of Aldermen; President Peters. of
the Common Council; r. II. Spence.
Barton Grundy. w. +. Dabney
and III. II. Pollard. and special
committee of one huudread cit
izens, in arranging for the proper
entertainment of Mr.. Bryan.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
For Sale.

a smal, farm, in first class state
of cultivation; desirably situated;
unsurpassed view of the mountain,
etc; good orchard; running water
in every iieldi on turnpike in
Millwood neighborhood, Call ON
or address G. B. JONES, Boycc,
Va. 22 If
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Services at Mountain Church.

Rev. j. M. Robeson, rector of
Christ Episcopal Church, Mill
wood, will preach at the Mountain
Baptist Church next Sunday after
noon at 3 O'Clock.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Picnic at Ebea9.e7

The Ebcnezer Sunday School
viii mold its annual pic uic on Fri
day. September -, il the day IS
fair. If the weather is bad. it will
be postponed until thc next day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Charles Town Did Not Vote

Charles Town, w. Va Sept. II
Nobody voted here today.
Plenty of that fine old blue Label
Whiskey" for sale at the Palm
Hotel Cafe. Come and see me.
w. A. HARTFORD,
30 Uncle Bill"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Shed Roofing for Sale.

On account OF replacing our
present roof with steel, we will
have about 80 squares of cor
rugated iron roofing for sale
cheap Tor cash. 1t will make
excellent roofing for sheep sheds,
etc. Apply at COURIER office.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health Is impossible. Folcy's Kid
ney Cure makes sound Kidneys and will
positively cure all forms Of kidney and
bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. All Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepis,
a acombination OF national digestants and
vegetable acids, digests the food itself
and gives strength and health to the
stomach. Pleasant TO take. Sold by
Blencowe's Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

i 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.. +. RICAsioRE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Mis-. Powers School.

Mrs. Philip III. Powers School
for Girls and Children opens on
September -, 1907. at Berryville,
va. English Brancees. Latin,
French and Stenography.
Is 3m
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

VttIIILf
''Ihat Professor Blink fooled ne
bad"
How"
He told ME that ethnology was the
science OF the races. and when l went
To the library and asked for a book on
ethnology there wasn't word from
cover TO cover On how 10 pick the win
ners. ."-Raltimore AmerlcAn
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Taken In One WAY.

ue-So YOU persist in breaking OF
the engagement: She Most decided
ly. What &c yOu take me for? He
Oh, about forty. Better think II over.
1t may be your last chance e.-Harper's
Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Don't neglect your stomach. At the
first indication CT trouble take something
that will help it along in it's work of di.
ges,ing the food you eat, Kodol For
Indigestion and Dyspepia will do this
Sold by Blencowc's Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Stock Ewes and Fine Bucks

Ihave two carloads of select stock
ewes and lot of the best bucks
ever offered for sale in Clarke
county. Comcand see them before
buying.
II. l.. THOMPSON,
25tf Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
THE TURNING POINT.

Your son and daughter ought each % have
y >AN lNG> ACCOUNT. Better start them
at TINS BANK ~ once. DO YOU know this
may oe the very turning point iu their lives
and is step in the right direction.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF BerryvilIe, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Watch Lest

\ gold hunting-caSe Watch,
E'gin movement. was lost Sepiem-
Der 9; in or near Berryvilic. A
reward of IS will be paid for its
return to w. S. Dix. 80 3t
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
YOUR IDLE MONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST

compounded twice a year. if de-
posted in the BANK OF CLARKE
COUNTY. Capital and Surplus.
$7O,OOO.OO.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Of Interest 10 NanY

Foley's kindey Cure will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that is
not beyond the reach OF medicine No
medicine can do more All Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Praise Service at N. E.ChErch

At the Methodist Church tonight
wednesday, there will be Union
Praise Meeting. Let everybody
come. %
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Lost 60 Secrecy.

Marryat So that great inventor Is
dead ana his wonderful secret is lost.
Newitt-Not az all. He told his wife
Just before he died Marryat- Yes,
that's what | mean. - Philadelphia
Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Nearly all Cough Cares, especially
those that contain opistes, aIeconsiipat-
ing. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
contains no opiates and acts gently on
the bowels. Pleasant to take Sold by
Blencowe's Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Piano For Sale.

a first-class Upright Piano,
comparatively new, and in perfect
condition. Apply to
Mrs. j. NJ. G.. MCGUIRE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Take Dewitts Kidney and Bladder
Pills for backache, weak kidneys and
Inflammation of the bladder. Sold hv
Blenoowe's Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Farm Mares for Sale.

Two good Farm Mares; will
work anywhere. Terms to suit
purchaser.
Ous HOWE,
81 Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Uncle-Herc. my boy, are couple
OF chocolate cigars. But where are
you going with them? Little Johnny
Why, am going 10 eat them in the
smoking room. MeggendOrfer Blatter.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Baltimore & Ohio EXCurSlOl.

Sunday, September %
Sl.00 Berkley Springs and re-
turn.
Sl.30 Cumberland and return.
Special train leaves Harpers
Ferry at 10 a. m.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25

Ii Is a dangerous thing 10 dig pits
for other folks.-French Proverb.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-09-25
Notice

| will not be responsible for any
debts unless contracted by myself.
(MRs.) NJ. III. KERroor.
80 2t
Amador ledger., 1907-08-09
The First Gas Tubes.

William Murdoch, Scottish mining
engineer employed in the Redruth
mines, Cornwall, appears to have been
the first to suggest that gas might be
conveyed in tubes and used instead Of
lamps and candles. He made a very
ingenious gas lantern for himself, with
which he used to light his way over
the Cornish Ihoors at night. This Ian
tern consisted of a bag filled with gas
and fitted with tube, at the end Of
which the gas could be lighted. Garry
Ing the bag under his arm, Murdoch
used to light his way home at night.
On meeting any one 1t is said that he
would give the bag a squeeze and thus
send out long tongue of flame. This
led to his being looked upon as the
demon of the Cornish moors-London
Telegraph.