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The Detroit times., 1908-04-04

Miss Edna Edwards and Miss Marie
Crittenden OF New York, are guests
Of Miss Carrie Henry. OF Fourteenth
ave.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-04
CHAPTER VII.

HERE are some girls in this
workaday world who try TO do
the right thing. but always do
the wrong thing. or this type
u-ao Elaanor'e sister Jane
The Detroit times., 1908-04-04

Miss Rachel Ross, graduate OF the
public school music department OF the
Detroit Conservatory OF Music. was
elected by the state board OF Okla.
homa to teach In the state institute of
that state.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-04

The following pupils of the DetFeii
Conservatory OF Music gave the We'd
nesday recital: Eunice Dunn, Mabel
Hazleton, Stella Westlake, Theo
Ram, and Florence Colton.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-05-23
At Spring feld.

Decatur, June 2, 8, 4.
Bloomington, June 5, 6, 7.
Cedar Rapids, June IL. IL. 10.
Dubuque, June IA, Is.
Rock Island, June 16, II, IS.
Clinton, June 10, 20. 81.
Peoria, July 4, 4.
Bloomington, July s, 8.
Rock Island, July Is, IA, Is.
Clinton, July 16. II.
Cedar Rapids, July Is, 10, 20.
Dubuque, July 81, %, 29.
Peoria, August 8. 9. 10.
Decatur, August II, IL.
Bloomington, August IA, Is, 16.
Clinton, August Is, 10, 20.
Rock Island, August 81, %.
Dubuque, August 20, "a, 25.
Cedar Rapids, August 26, q.
Peoria, September 8, 10. IL.
Decatur, September II, 13, IA.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-05-23
Springfield
Abroad

May 16, II, Is, Bloomington.
May 10, 20, 81, Cedar Rapids.
May %, 23, "a, Dubuque.
May 25, 26. 81, clinton.
May %. 20. Rock Island.
May 80, 80, Peoria.
May 81, June 1, Decatur.
June 8. 9. 10. Peoria.
June 22. 23. Clinton.
June "a, %, 26, Rock Island.
June 81, 20, Cedar Rapids.
June 20, 80, July l., Dubuque.
July 2, 8, Bloomington.
July 5, 6, Z, Decatur.
July 10, II, II, Peoria.
July "a, Bloomington.
July rs, 26, Dubuque.
July 81, %, 20, Cedar Rapids.
July 30, 81, Aug. 1, Rock Island.
August 2. 3, 4. Clinton.
August 5, Bloomington.
August 6. 7. Decatur.
August 10, Decatur.
August %, Bloomington.
August 20, 80, Rock Island.
August 81, Sept. 1, Clinton.
September 2, 3, Dubuque.
September 4, 5, Cedar Rapids.
September 6, Bloomington.
September 7. s. Peoria.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30

however well grounded his judg-
ment of matters in general-there
must be something more. there
must be peculiar knowledge and
experience that is related i'm de-
finite form to the activities of the
concern over whose policies he has
a controlling power.
The really practical director is a
man who cannot be kept down; but
who, through combining loyalty
aud intelligence with tireless ac-
tiyity. has performed each task
given him so we'll that he has
worked himself out of it and push
ed on to something higher. This
should be the record OF every di-
rector in every industry.-Henry
Clews in American Industries for
September.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Letter TO ChaS. Mulhkin.
Berrvville, Va.


Dear Sir: One of the ways TO get rich
is 10 make quarter look like thirty
cents.
There's better; make it thirty cents
1t has this advantage: one keeps out OF
Jail.
There are 200 paint manufacturers
making quarters look like 80 40 80 go
cents and all the odd cents between.
That is, their paints" profess 10 be
paints; and they are. I'm about the pro
portions named: they get 30 to GO cents
for quarters worth; some get IS
There's a better way To paini; Devoe.
There are eight honest paints. BY
honest" we mean not adulterated ard
full measure. These honest ones differ.
NO two are alike. In one, The quarter is
worth % or % cents; in another, 80 cents;
there must he a hes one in eight; il is
the one that takes least gallons Ia cover
a job-Devoe.
To covel; that seems a light way 10
speak of a paint No, it isn't That is
what pain; is for; TO cover 1t means To
hide aud protect. The paint that goes
futihcsi il hest. wears longest Go-far
is all; and Devoe is the go-far paint
Yours truly
IS FW DEVOE * CO
P.S. NJ Puliam Il Son sell our pAiui.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
THEODORE THE EUCK-RAKER.

Roosevelt has been called the
MeddIer, the Knight of the Big
Stick. the Rough Rider, the En-
peror, and other less euphonious
titles.
He has, in turn, termed his
opponents Undesirable Citizcn MS,
Muck Raker, etc.
But it strikes us il ever there
was a man who deserved the title
of Muck Raker. Roosevelt himself
is that individual.
lie has discovered or invented
more liars, undesirable citizens,
muck-rakers, and antagonists OF
bis policies, than all of his pre-
cedessors in the White House COM
bined.
The most undesirable citizen this
Republic has ever seen is the EN-
peror who would use his power to
place upon the throne his own sue
cessor.
The worst muck-raker in this
Republic is the man who abuses
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
FINISH THE RESERVOIR.

The preliminary report OF En-
@inoer Davis. while making no
point,d criticism of the work al
ready cone on ihc reservoir, states
that it Is his belief that the Town
can readily complete the reservoir
and make entire structure service
able and permanent at a cost which
will not necessitate the raising of
taxes or otherwise imposing addi-
tional burdens upon the people.
The completion OF the reservoir
offers the only way in which the
original work may be protected
and the safety and convenience of
the Towns citizens safeguarded.
OF course there are many who
deplore the large amount of money
expended in the reservoir, but they
offer no solution to the problem.
The COURIER deplores what we
consider an expenditure beyond
what really should have been made,
but is is too late to cry over the
spilled milk now. The thing to do
is to bear the burden as cheerfully
as possible. Make every dollar of
the Towns income fill one
hundred-cent hole, and see that
there are no leaks.
BY all means, Mr.. Councilman.
FINISH THE RESERVOIR.
The safety and convenience OF
this Town-your safety and con
Northumberland that the reser.
vOir be completed at as early date
as practicable.
1t may be necessary to borrow
money, temporarily, to complete
the work: but we think the present
Council Is the best Judge Of that,
as we'll as the means to be used in
securing the funds, and certain il
Is that the people are willing tC
trust them to do what is right anc
proper and sensible.
Have plans and specifications
prepared, advertise for bids, anc
then let the contract to the Lowest
responsible bidder. Then the WORK
will be eXpeditiously completed
and the Town will have ample fire
protection and proper safeguard
ing of the health of our citizens
something we haven't had.
FINISH THE RESERVOIR.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
HIS NINE CHEESES.
An old Time New England Story 81
\ Stinsy Psrson.

anecdotes In which the mean and
EAsping man is outwi;ied or held up
- r,diCule are popular everywhere and
riways Few ancient towns are with
e.: their historic or traditional In
YeaGces or stinginess punished or sharp
practice defeated. In one village OF
New England. says the Youths Com.
l'a aiOn. there is still current such tale
concerning an unpopular parson OF
more than Il century ago.
Although n learned man OF Impress
I'VE manners. this clergyman was noted
for undue reluctance TO expend and
readiness TO acquire. He had habit
Of pleading poverty and limiting for
gifts
The parish. although with some muir
murlng. had responded with fuel for
his Kitchen. hay for his horse. Thanks
subscription cloak" OF black satin for
his wife when her wedding manteau
became shabby The murmurS in
creased when ii was found that the
parson turned an honest but over
shrewd penny by selling instead OF
using many OF these donat lions But
they were not loud enough TO disturb
his stately calm. and Ire went his way
without condeScending TO notice them.
At last. however. fortune played him
trick for trick.
One pleasant winter day he made n
round OF calls, and ut each house.
when just about to leave. he casually
asked his hostess IL she could let him
have little piece OF cheese. rs his
wife happened to have none In the
house and unexpected company had
arrived In each case the good house
wife, instead OF n little piece, generous
ly presented him with n whole cheese.
which he graciously accepted AS he
turned from the door stone at the close
OF the last visit, while the mother OF
the family and her brood OF nine chill
dren stood politely gathered TO watch
him drive away, he carelessly pulled
the wrong rein, the sleigh tipped
sharply on drift and out from under
the ministerial lap robe rolled nine
large cheeses, which spun friskly away
in all directions ON the icy crust
His hostess understood the situation
at a glance.
Don't disturb yourself. pray. sir"
she said politely as he made q motion
to descend. cit is quite unnecessary
The children will gather them up, and
none will be overburdened or Will
there be any quarreling for the priv
ilege. See; it is just n cheese to @
child"
So it was, and the embarrassed par
son. unable TO escape, was obliged tc
receive back his cheeseS, with due
thanks 10 each giggling volunteer rs
they came up in gleeful procession ono
by one
Too we'll he knew that by the mex
day the whole parish would be laugh
Ing at his misadventure, although he
could scarcely have guessed that the
joke would be recalled a hundred
years later.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Natures Cunrino.

Protective mimicry, that cunning de-
vice Of nature 10 preserve animals
from their enemies, is well known In
the eggs OF certain fishes, notably the
California shark. known as Gyropleu-
rodus francisco The shark is of a
sluggish habit, lurking among rocks,
and its dark egg resembles n leaf Of
kelp or seaweed folded up spirally. 1t
is deposited among the beds of kelp
and clings 10 the leaves by the edges
OF the spirals. The young shark bursts
open the end Of the egg and swIms
away. Another sharks egg OF the Pa
cific coast has tentacles which clasp the
seaweed and also initiate its appear
ance
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
The Practical Director.

Grover Cleveland, some two
years before his death, at the time
when our country was passing
through the period of nervous
tension preceded our recent panic,
in referring to the great Importance
of having the directors of every
corporation really direct, wrote as
follows: What we need in f.
nancial and business circles is in
herent fidelity and honesty from
top to bottOm-no more in detail
of operation than in control and
general management"
AS to just how true Mr.. Cleve-
was in this statement we know
more certainly now than we did at
the time it was written, for the last
two years have emphasized the
need of such a condition in a costly
manner.
Actually, the financial value of
any man to any business is just as
great as his ability to meet the de-
mands TO his company. But with
a director, man who may be in
terested in several concerns in an
executive way, his worth to any of
them will have individual qualities.
His name may help to impress
banks, TO secure credit and to in
crease sales-even promote the
work of disposing of stocks or
bonds. We know too we'll what
all this means, in the ordinary in
depreciation, for it is the abuse of
mems names that has brought
some of the mighty ones tumbling
down from their high positions.
But we are considering the prac-
ticai director. A man may not
have world wide, or even national
reputation, TO be the greastest SER
vice To his company. If he is
known as efficient In the circle
where his company operates. banks
will feel that they are justified in
standing lack of house over
winch he exercises executive con-
troll, creditors will know that the
company is safe SO long as this
capable man has a voice in outlin-
ing its policies, and customers will
consider his name a sufficient in
PRODUCTION to the goods his manu-
factory produces, AT least, SO far
as honest material and work is
concerned How often have we
heard il said, and said ourselves.
That name on these goods means
just as much to ne as Sterling on
silver"
However great his personal
courage, however strong his deter
mlna.ion TO do the right thing,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold.

4. J. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana,
writes: Last year / suffered for three
months with a summer cold so distress
ing that ii interfered with my business.
! had many of the symptoms of hay
fever, and doctors prescription did not
reach my case. and / took several medi-
cines which seemed to only aggravate my
case. Fortunately l insisted upon hav-
ing Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package, and it quickly cured me. Ny
wife has since used Foleys Honey and
Tar with the same success" J. c. Jones
& Co., Wildwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
j. m. ECH0LS CO.. Lynchburg, "a.
For Sale by c. Blencowe
MYSTERY OF THOUGHT.
Try to Concentrate Your Mind on One
Theme For Five Minutes

Theme For Five Minutes.
A St Louis physician who has given
much attention TO the study OF mental
disease in its various phases. though.
rs he says himself, not enough To quail
ify as an alienist, has curious theory
with regard to concentration OF thought
on any particular subject.
His idea is that no human can so
fix his mind on any special topic rs
10 avoid even for n moment the Grant
thoughts that come and go, not only
without our volition, but in spite Of
our most earnest efforts at mental ap-
plication.
He goes so far as 10 maintain that
nobody but monomaniac can think
OF one subject continuously for five
minutes and even believes that the
ability 10 90 so is one evidence OF
something wrong in the upper story.
II once heard the subject discussed
by n party OF intelligent men. and one
OF the number was so confident OF his
ability 10 think Of one subject an in
definite length of time that he reused
his opponents TO the point OF making a
test.
If you can repeat the Lords Prayer
and then declare upon your word OF
honor that you have not thought of
anything else while doing 1t, I'll make
YOU present of n horse and saddle
and bridle'
The confident one took up the chal-
lenge and In order TO fix his mind
requested the company to keep still I'M
I'll he got through Then, with frown-
Ing brows and tightly drawn face. he
began aloud and went slowly and APP
parently with the most determined al
tention straight through the prayer.
After he said amen and opened his
eyes he was asked how he had got
along with his task.
It's q failure, gentlemen | didn't
set to the end of 'halIowed be thy
name before wondered what kind or
horse ii was going to be, and before
! reached thy will be done | thought
about black saddles and white saddles
and about the horse again; then of the
bride and the rein, whether they
would be OF light or dark leather;
then OF old Pete, n horse my father
had and how he threw me over his
head when switched him with a To-
Gust thorn branch; then OF mare that
kicked old Pete in the ribs while they
were in the pasture together and left
the imprint of both shoes on his side.
and before / reached amen | thought
OF drove of wild horses that used to
be out on the plains and what pile Of
money man would make by round
ing them all UP and selling them for
farm horses.
Il did think i could fix my mind on
one thing for awhile, but when
tried my brains seemed to scatter like
an old fashioned shotgun st. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
MRS. X. HI. FRASIER
HIS PASSPORT NO GOOD.
italy Holds That "Once an italian AL
WaXs an ltaliarv

italy Holds That "Once an italian AL
ways an Italian"
When on my first visit to Italy after
mn absence of twenty-five years. fur
nished though / was with a passport
from Washington with the great red
seal of state and with my naturaliza-
ton papers, / was amazed when was
arrested and put in den of a prison
rocking with filth and vermin because
l had paid no attention to the italian
laws regarding the matter OF military
obligation. / was under the impress
sion. as / am sure many Americans
are. that when once i had sworn off
my allegiance to the king OF Italy and
mad become an American citizen I
would be recognized as such and not
be required TO fulfill the obligations of
an italian citizen.
The experience was not amusing. and
yet as look back upon it there was n
ridiculous side to Il. When with great
dignity and pride / pulled from nv
pocket my passport / expected to see
the little Italian official gasp for breath
and humbly beg my pardon. Imagine
- ANNhu6S Wncly HldIClnK at the
American eagle on my papers and the
signature of the secretary of state.
at the same time exclaiming. "Sono
citadino Americana" ('I am an Amer
lean citizen'). he turned his back upon
me and said most indifferently. "Fa
niente: IA njente" C'Thats nothing:
that's nothing'D. / was led away by
two carabinieri and turned into large
room. where found seven prisoners
who were TO be my companions for
that day and night. The next day /
was taken before the project of the
province. and then 1t was learned that
! was not obliged to serve the regular
three years In the Italian army. NOT
because l was an American citizen
that was not recognized--but because
was the only male In my family.
The Italian theory is "once an italian
always an Italian" The government
does not recognize the change OF al
lesiance on the part OF any Of its sub
jects.-Antonio Mangano In Charities
ard the Commons"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
THE FELLOW WH0 REFUSED"

Bill NE had TIA uu,h well told
when he said: y man may use
a wart ON the back of his meek for
a collar button; ride on the back
coach of a railroad train 10 save
interest ON his money till the con-
ductor gets around; stop his watch
at night 10 save wear and tear;
leave his i or t without dot or
cross 10 save ink; pasture his
grand fathers grave TO save corn:
but man of this sort is gentle
man and scholar compared to the
fellow that will take newspa per
two or three years and when asked
to pay for it puts it back into the
office and has it marked refused +"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Mozart and Bretzner

When Mozart was at the height of
MS tame he composed the music of
Bretzners Belmont und Konstanze,'
Inc Abduction From the Seraglio'l
at the request of Emperor Joseph II.
The author OF the drama was SO angry
at this that he inserted the following
NOTICE In the Leipziger Zeitung: "a
certain fellow of the name of Mozart
mas dared to misuse my drama. Bel
mont und Konstanze. for an opera
text hereby solemnly protest against
this Invasion of my rights. and 7 re-
serve to myself further procedures.
lSigned) Christoph Friedrich Bretzner
Author OF Rausch-chen.'
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Revencc!

a." declared the popular author.
have signed an exclusive contract with
one magazine
but ROW that you are famous" PRO
tested a rrleSd, 'other magazines will
be writing for your work"
"And shall decline their offers with
thanks. ] have even ordered some
printed slips. st. Louis Republic.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
The Silver Rabbit.

There is kind OF rabbit which
abounds in Lincolnshire. England. and
is called the silver rabbit" Its fur
is of delicate silvery gray. Although
1t is little priced in England, its skins
are shipped in enormous numbers TO
different parts of Asia, especially Tar
tary and China. where the fur is con.
sidered the fittest thing for monarchs
to wear. Only the richest can afford
1t there. SO heavy is the price de-
manded.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Quite enough.

Il should think you'd go slow" said
the cautious friend. You know. MS
Lincoln said. you can fool all the PEG
pie some Of the time and some of the
people,"
That's all right" interrupted the
sharper. but find it's always pos
sible TO fool enough OF the people
enough OF the time" Philadelphia
Press
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
ine New Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs. colds
aud lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law as IL
contains no opisies or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as safe
remedy for children and adults. ]. C.
Jones & Co, Wildwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
How TO Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims Of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated, Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con-
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels, and restores the natural action
of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and is
mild and pleasant to take. Refuse sub
stitutes. ]. @. Jones & Co, Wildwood,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
LONG Neeksd a.lle.

Eastern standards OF beautv d,nor
IKE the customs, from those Of the
west In Nalacca. we are told. the
small waist and velvet eyes d. not
count. but Instead the length Of the
neck Is the criterion of beauty. rhe
girl OF Malacca at n very ra..v ag,.
Is ntted with metal collar. which
compels her to keep her head erect. aud
as sne grows the collar Is increased In
size, and by this means the neck Is
gradually elongated.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
A Free Translation

"And you say the idiot OF teacher
told you that you had an extravagant
fool of a father?"
That's what he meant"
But what did he say?"
HE said il was criminal folly to
waste money on the education Of such
a chump as I am."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that il is IN insidioUs disease
and before the victim realizes his danger
he may have fatal malsdy. Take
Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of
trouble as 1t corrects irregularities and
prevents Brigh's disease and diabetes.
] c. Jones Il Co, Wildwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
Nothino Left

Have YOU" asked the judge of a
recently convicted man, anything TO
offer the court before sentence is
passedT'
mo, your honor" replied the pris-
Oner; "my lawyer took my last far
thing."-London Tit-Bits.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30

Sunragelte Lecturer Ycs. my Sis
tiers. man has tyrannized over us. OF
pressed us, abused us. ma.treste.l Gs.
scorned us. "idicrled rs. ahdg- Ancient
Maiden lin audlence,-Yes and, what
is worse. he never married us-Kansas
City Independent
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30

others for course which he HIM
self is now pursuing.
This is a brilliant spectacle, the
actions of Theodore the Muck
Raker.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30
NAV . NorfoksssWestsrp
s-.-..szszs Schedule in Effect
NOVEMBER 24.1oOz.

LEAVE BERRYvfLLE DAILY
soUTHBoUND
NO. i3-9:O3 a. m.--For Bristol and interme
dlate stations; Pullman Buffet sleeper I,
hnoxvllle; Connects with The ST. Lou;,
Express for all Points West; Pullman
sleeper Roanoke to Columbus, Cinc;n
nat, ~. Louis and Chicago Cafe Car
No. Isis a. m.-For Roanoke. Bristol
biueneld, Pocahontas, Norton. Welch
and immediate stations: Pullman Sleene,
10 Gary. Cafe Car Roanoke and Gary.
NO. 2I-6:42 p. m.-For Shenandoah & Local
Stations.
NoRTHBoUND
NO. 2S-9:29 a. m.--For Hagerstown and
intermediate stations, connects at Shen.
andoah junction for Washington. Balti.
more, Philadelphia, and New York. and
az nageIssown for Harrisburg, Philadel-
NO. l4--S:24 2. m.-For Hagerstown. Wash
lngton, baltimore, PHILADELPHIA. New
york; Pullman and Buffet Sleepers via
hagerstown for Harrisburg, PhiIadel-
phia and New York.
NO. 2-l:57 a. m.-For Haeerstown. phila-
deiphia, New York; Pullman Sleener 10
Philadelphia; Parlor Cars Philadelnbis
and New York. ~"
Rates. Time Tables, information cheerfnll !,
w. Ry. f'7.~'' ~ "se"' ~ ="
CIV y. bEyiLL, NJ. +. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. ''
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-09-30

Conductor-This here transfer expired
an hour ago. lady. The Lady digging
In her purse snappishly)-No wonder
with not single ventilator open in the
whole cari-Puck.