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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
RESERVOIRS TO PREVENT FLOODS.

A plan has been proposed to stop
forever the costly spring floods at
Pittsburg and Other places along
tho riv'rs VII ell drain tho Appal,-
g i'n n ntains 'Iac>c annual
dr'%si' l''e, are - certain in their
i.sasEe nce s..4I taey have come TO
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
WEDNESDAY, MAY %, 1905.

All Advertisements excepting legal adyer-
tiSements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
silent, and Will be charged for at the rate OF
five cents per line for the first insertion. and
sertiOn.
Obituary notices. resolutions of respect
and social organizations, other than those
which the editor himself shall give rs a
matter OF news will be charged for. al the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform. and
liberal reduction Is made on all sanding q T.
vcrtiscments, and rates viii Toe make known
on application. Changes 90 advertisements
mus; be handed in not later team Saturday
morning Of each week
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
THE FIGHT FOR GOVERNOR

The Richmond NewS-Lcadvr, in
its Observation-Disclosures Wednesday,
comes out squareIy in favor of
Henry Stuart for Governor, and
expresses the hope that Messrs.
Glass, Tucker and Duke will keep
out of the race.
While we cannot subscribe to
the entire NewS-Leader article,
we do think that a five-cornered
fight will result in the nomination
of n man who will not be the choice
of the majority, unless the two
leading candidates can be made TO
have Il second and decisive contest.
Read the News-Leader's re-
marks:
Strong, stirring, manly and de-
fiant is the card of Representative
Glass, printed today. Threatened
with attacks on his personal and
private character, as retaliation
for any criticism he may choose to
make of Judge Mann's public
record, he boldly invites the issue.
While Judge Mann in his per-
sonal life is as clean and straight
as any man in Virginia, his public
record is very vulnerable. We
think the records will show that
for years he was the consistent
friend of the railroads and corpor-
ations. One, at least, Of his cleo
tons was very seriously challenged
In such circumstances and with
such figures that it is hard to
understand how a conscientious
public man could have accepted
the results. These matters are
entirely legitimate for use in a
political contest. Mr.. Glass is
strictly in his rights when he sug-
gests that he will use them and is
entitled to credit for his chivalric
course in giving fair notice far in
advance that he intends to use
them if the occasion develops.
This gives Judge Mann abundant
opportunity to prepare his defense
and to meet the issue, of which he
is warned.
We believe, and shall insist,
that for various reasons of public
policy, Judge Mann should be
defeated. As has been said above.
his personal character is unassaila-
BILE, as, we are proud to say, may
be said also of every other man
prominently before the public as a
possible candidate for the COVER
norship. His public and official
records are fair subjects for dis
cussion and attack and on them we
intend to ask the people of Vir-
glnia 10 vote against him.
We hope very sincerely that the
primary plan will be so amended
as to allow the two men who lead
to have fair, fiat-footed race. so
that the wishes of the majority of
the voters of Virginia may be
known. In our opinion, the fight
really is between Judge Mann and
Henry Stuart. We earnestly hope
that Mr.. Glass, Mr.. Tucker and
Mr.. Duke will keep out. So far
as we can see, none of these three
has the slightest chance for election.
Their candidates., as present con-
ditions indicate, would simply dis
turb the situation and complicate
what should be an open, square,
fair tight between two good men
on their records and qualifications.
If there is three or four or five
cornered fight, there should be a
second and decisive contest be-
tween the two survivors.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
Odd Names of Maryland Farms.

10 'F~t''S- u -Nf-I J IaHu = arms.
The curious names given to tracts Of
land by the owners in olden times are
illustrated in a conveyance recorded in
Liber w c.. No. GO. folio 81. 1t was
executed in 1890 aud conveyed from
Joshua Stevenson to Richard Gettings
i've tracts of land in Baltimore county.
the consideration being 600 The
name OF each tract and it's dimensions
are as follows: My Sweet Girl. My
Friend and Pitcher. 60 acres: Here Is
Life Without Care and Love Without
Fear. 41A acres; The Unexpected Dis
covery. 2Go acres: Hug Me Snug. 10
acres. and StevensOn's Cow Pasture.
9Th Little | am Content. % acres
Baltimore SUP.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
Imposing.

"The SweIltons seem to keep up an
imposing establishment" remarked the
canned goods drummer.
'You bet they do" replied the gro
ceryman, with sigh long drawn out,
"and I'm one of the fellows they i'm
pose on."-Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
Gasoline Ensins for Sale.

Expecting to install electric
motors, we offer for sale very
cheap for cash A Horsepower
Blakeslee Gasoline Engine and at
tachments. Is in excellent condi-
ton, and can be seen running at
COURIER office anv day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
Return Library Books

\ large number of books 'p.lomv-
ing to my circulating hbrar, nv.
been ont beyond the time allow r,l
Fines are now heing imposed.
Return The books at once. ana save
cost of fines.
l.. f.. RICAMoEE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
BRYAN AND CONRAD.

The New York Telegraph has
the following to say concerning
Mr.. w. G. Conrad. one of Clarke
CoGDty's citizens. who has made a
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27

be considered almost inevitable.
All the efforts of the Government
with dams, restraining walls. and
other engineering works have
proved inadequate To control the
streams when they have been
swollen with the melting winter
SHOWS. On the other hand. the
Government projects have proved
unavailing to maintain the same
rivers at depth great enough to
permit unhampered navigation
later on in the year. when the flood
waters have spent themselves.
This latter trouble possibly causes
a greater financial loss to the South
than the floods, but as it is not
concentrates intoa briefspectacular
outburst, less i heard of it through
the newspapers. II was, indeed.
the problem OF navigation that
gave rise To the present scheme.
1t i now proposed TO go to the
seat of the evil-to the headwaters
of the rivers-and apply two rem
edleS: First, the maintenance of
forest cover which will keep the
ground porous so that it will not
shed all the water from its surface
at once but will soak it up and
release 1t gradually; second, to
establish storage reservoirs at
strategic points which will retain
surplus flow when it is not useful
but only does damage by being
allowed to run free, and will pay
1t out, little by little, later on,
when it is sOrely needed.
The United States has spent
$50, 900, 900 to improve navigation
on the rivers which have their up
land sources in the Southern
Appalachians and work already
undertaken will cost at least $780,
100000 before it is finished. This
does not include the Ohio proper.
which is largely supplied with
water from these sources, on which
more than 100000 has been
spent. Despite this outlay naviga-
ton is so precarious on many of
these rivers. especially in the upper
stretches, during several months
every year that steamboat lines
have to suspend operations and
many companies have abandoned
the field because with the light-draft
vessels they are forced to use they
can not compete with railroads. al
though steamboat transportation is
normally much cheaper than rail
road rates. The Government has
stiven for a 4-foOt depth or even, in
some places, for 3-foot stage and
been unable to maintain it through /
out the year.
Experts from the Geological
Survey, with the storage reservoir
scheme in mind, last year made a
careful study of the rivers which
flow from both sides of this water
shed, located reservoir sites. COM
puted the amount of water they
would hold, the heights of the
necessary dams, and the periods
during which the rivers could be
maintained at various depths above
their lOw-water levels during the /
dry seasons. The result, Of f.;s
study are published under the title .
The Relation Of the Southern /
Appalachian Mountains to Inland /
Water Navigation,' as CircuI,r
l43 of the Forest Service. and can
be obtained free by writing to the |
Forester at Washington. The mi /
tlal cost Of these reservoirs woul | /
be greater than the works under
the present y stem. int tie authors
Of the circu!ar $. v hat he s'ora ~
reserve - wD4G ~,-. III. r.;jor 4
both IL r'ss a % a,ig.t;on md
IL II lCa>. t,irb ~ 4
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27

In Effect April II, 1905
WESTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave Washington for
Bluemont as follows: $40 a. m; 4. 10 y. M;
900 y. m; 6'2S p. m.
sunday trains leave Washington for Blue
mont as follows: go a. m; 4. 45 D. m
:. 10 a m. train connects az Rluemont for
Winchester via Stage Line.
EASTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave Bluemont for
Washington:-5 10 a. m; ~. 10 D. m; 4. 80 p IN.
sunday trains leave Bluem ont for Wash
ington: 5. 45 a. M; 450p. IN.
week day trains leave Leesburg for Wash
ington: SIS a. m
l2l2 p. IN. train connects at Bluemont with
stage Lane from Winchester
T. n. AcKERr. Vice-Pres and Gen Mgr.
.. H. HAEDwfcK, Passenger Traffic Man
W. II. TAYLoE, General Passenger Agent
l., ;. Brown, General Agent 705 10th IT.
~ W., Washington, ID. c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27

You can find Wood, sawed and
split, at ?. r. PulIiam's shop. Il
will be delivered at your house.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
Arranging Matters.

Here is map Of the route we shall
take"
Did you make two of them?"
"No. What for?"
$50 papa will be able TO oyertake MS
and forgive US Housto" Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27

Entered at the PostofiiCc al Scrrvvilic Va
as ScCOnd-claSS mast matter
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27

The reason some people can stay out
Of o. de,., - nobody win let them get in
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27

There is one good thing about the
gas bill. 1t IS monthly lesson in
punctuaiity.- Wnshington Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
Southern Railway
n Effect April u. 1905.

n; B.-FollOwing schedule figures are
published only as information aud are not
guaranteed
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-05-27
4 SEA PICTURE CRITIC
He Knew All About Ships and the
Wild Ocean.
ART COMMENTS OF A SAILOR

Tho death of Nelson" Ren,in5sd Him
of How 'Arl<nsss cofao OF The Msin
Yard-Tho Dleod Sej SKY Without a
Cloud That ForoteIis Storm.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
GREATEST
COMING TO DENVER.

The appearance of Mr.. Geo. l. Holt
Thursday, Dec. 10th, at Shorter A. NJ.
E. church. is the second Of a>series of
recitals to be given under the auspices
of the lnter-Graduate Association. The
aim and object of these recitals is not
merely to show of the skill of the per.
former, but to instruct. entertain and
elevate the audience Having felt for
some time that Denver has reached
the place that recitals of this charac-
ter is needed want, the Inter-Grad-
uate Association. encouraged by the
good citizens, is endeavoring to place
before the people the best our race
affords.
When Samuel ColeridgeTaylor the
greatest negro composer the race has
yet produced, who ranks with the fore.
most composers Of Europe, and who
set Longfellow's "Hiawatha" to music
which startled the musical world, paid
Continued on Page 5.)
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
NOTES OF RACIAL PROGRESS.
As Reported by the National Negro
Business League.

The total assets of the Pioneer
Building and Loan Association OF
Greensboro, n. c., as shown by the
recently issued annual report, are
$ls,561.73. The total value OF the II
series issued up to that time was $751;
$500 Mr. J. e Dellinger is presi.
dent ana Pruf 5amsF .. Dudicy r.
secretary and treasurer.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
MAKING FOR
RACE PROGRESS

not only In point OF attendance but In
the extensive display OF exhibits rep
resenting almost every kind of indus
try. and at the same time making an
excellent showing in the educational
field. Governor Ansel was the prin-
cipal speaker Of the occasion, and his
encouraging remarks were enthusias-
tically cheered by the 10000 visitors
present on the grounds. The COVER
nor and hundreds OF other white visit
ors expressed themselves as being
agreeably surprised at the abundance.
the variety and the excellence OF the
exhibits. To add TO the credit and
goood reputation Of the race the To-
cal papers observe that during the
week the streets were crowded with
well-dressed and prosperous looking
negroes; that perfect order prevailed
and not drunken or disorderly one
MdS seen anywhere.
The Local Negro Business League
OF Louisville, KY. Is beginning to
make preparations for the entertain.
ment OF the National body next Au.
gust. There was large and enthusi-
astic meeting Of the leading business
and professional men on the night of
the 18th OF November. In this meet
ing the officers OF the league, who are
10 have charge of affairs during the
session Of the National Organization
were elected. Mr.. D. L. Knight was
made president, Rev. DR.. l.. G. Jor-
dan. corresponding secretary, and Mr..
Cary B. Lewis. publicity agent. Mr..
Lewis is correspondent OF the Courier
Journal and Of the Indianapolis Free
man. The citizens and press, both
white and colored. are with the local
league: and as soon as President
knight appoints his different commit.
tees, the real work of the local league
for the entertainment OF the National
body will begin. The people OF Louis
vile will undoubtedly be equal to the
emergency, as their. reputation for
hospitality and entertainment is ma.
tional.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
FORMER DENVER
Man IN TRAGEDY

Raymond Willis is sick with scarlet
fever, but is reported to be improving.
Mrs. Anthony Mack has moved into
her recently newly-built home in the
south part of the city.
c. N. Bryant, proprietor of the Occi-
dental cafe, has moved his restaurant
to the corner of Third and Silver ave
nue., where he is nicely prepared to
serve the public.
c. Ayers. the Station agent AZ fslteta
who shot and killed Henry Harrison.
train porter. about four years ago,
was brought to trial last week and
convicted Of murder in the third de-
gree. All the jurymen were Mexicans.
1t will be remembered that Ayers.
who was recent arrival from Georgia
at that time, Immediately after the
shooting Harrison sent the following
telegram to this city: Just shot mig
ger: send ambulance to meet the
train"
Mrs. ]. B. Lott, an energetic worker
in the Mt Olive Baptist church. gave
a fine supper at her residence last
week for the benefit of her church.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
ALsUoUERol E, N. NJ, NEWS.

Last Thursday evening, while the
citizens OF this ci y were enjoying the
festivities of a e )rious Thanksgiving
day, J. p Mitchell the head bartender
of the Alvarado lotel of the Harvey
House system, mt to the residence
of Rev. W. T. Thornton and wife,
while they were at the A. NJ E.
church entertain lent, and finding his
wife alone shot b r three times in the
head. Mi.s-.st u sa-wsnt 20 hhts -reo0
on Hazelden ave. ue and cut his own
throat and othe wise mutilated his
body killing him elf almost instantly
He was lying in the bath tub dead
when found by u e officers, thus end
ing one OF the worst tragedies that
has ever taken | lace in our commu-
nifty. Mrs. Lilli, n La Bouf-Mitchell
was suing her hu, band for divorce for
cruelty and mons lpport. Mitchell had
sought IN Ndlu Vi q ItSoiNiidliolA
with his wife aud jealousy is no
doubt the cause 4 the awful attempt
at murder and su eide. Mrs. La Bout
Mitchell lies al lie hospital and the
doctors say she n possible show of
recovery. Mitchcll's remains lie at
the undertaking p irlors and will prob
ably be shipped tt his home in Austin.
texas. Mrs. Lii IN La Bout came to
our city about tro years ago as an
elocutionist Of considerable ability,
giving several re itals here, and the
couple were MARI ed shortly after her
arrival. Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell were
well thought OF in our city by all
classes.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The first regularly organized state
fair the negroes ever held In South
Carolina was opened the 10th Of No
vember and continued throughout the
week. The press, both white and col
ored. pronounced II a decided success,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished
rooom. A quiet man and wife pre-
ferred. Can have use of house. 921
9th st. Phone Purple 1859.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

Mr.. Jesse Binga. 3633 State street,
Chicago. has recently opened a pri.
vate bank. which is meeting with sue
cess and with prospects favorable Be
fore cmbarking In the banking bust.
ness Mr.. Binga had been conducting
realty and loan business. which he
will also continue Just the same.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The negroes OF Temple. Texas. OWE
more nice homes than in any other
city of It's size in the state. Their
dwellings are Of the most improved
and modern style.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The Baltimore Steam Boat COM
pany. Incorporated under the laws OF
Maryland with an authorized capital
stock OF $4,000, makes its initial bow
to the public. Their certificate of in.
corporation authorizes them to en-
gnge In water excursions. bathing,
beach and hotel business. The whole
outfit Is owned and managed by a
company Of energetic business men of
the race. with Mr.. George w. Brown
as president.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

NJ d. Butts, near Calvert, Texas.
owns 600 acres OF Robertson county
land. He gathered so bales OF cotton
this year. He has 20 mules, so cows,
25 horses, 30 hogs and hundreds OF
chickens. etc. He is said to be worth
fully $4,000.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

D. Austin Is on he sick list.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The infant chill Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The Woman's lission Circle of the
Mt. Olive Baptist church held an inn
portant missionar meeting at the Mt.
Olive church last evening Rev. J. B.
Bell. OF Douglas, Ariz.; Rev. H. A.
Haley, OF Ration. nd Rev. A. H. Hen
derson Of this cit, participated in the
meeting. Rev. NJ Henderson preach.
ed the missionary sermon.
Born to Mr.. ant Mrs. T, NJ. Brinson
on last Thursday ! fine baby boy.
D. Austin Is on he sick list.
The infant chi Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-30

from his thoughts was the creation of
political machine of his own. I
think | could advise you better on this
point IT | knew just what your politi-
cal ambition was,' a well-known politi-
clan once Informed him. Assume for
the sake Of argument, the governor
INN ediately replied, that am practic-
ing law
Governor. Hughes first appoint
ments important Immediately disclos-
ed his attitude. A few weeks after
taking the office he was called upon to
name superintendent of elections
for the metropolitan district. For
years the republican leaders in New
York county and Brooklyn had practi-
cally dictated this appointment. In
accordance with this time-honored Gus
tom, MIR. Herbert Parno, the republi-
can leader of New York, and Mr.. Tim
othy L. Woodruff, the republican lead
er of Brooklyn, called upon Governor
Hughes and handed him the name of
Lewis M. Swasey. They informed the
governor that the organization had Sc
lected this place for Swasey', and
that as ''good republican,, he must
appoint him. After conference last
ing about two hours, the governor arose
and said: Gentlemen, tomorrow
shall send in the name of Mr.. William
Leary for this place. Goodnight
This was sufficient intimation that
Mr.. Hughes was the governor of New
York state. Mr. Woodruff at once
took a steamer for Europe, and Mr.
Parsons did not make many more at
iempts to dictate appointments.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-30
The Hyde Park Savings Bank,
From the Swanton Currier.

IOIII ellC DIV dtlCOIl Currl0r.
In the larger centers of trade the
value Of advertising is recognized to a.
much greater extent than in the rural
districts and still advertising rightly
done pays as we'll in one as the other.
This is pretty conclusively proven bv
the experience Of the Hyde Park
Savings Bank which has been conduct
ing a vigorous advertising cam
paign all through the state for the
past six months with the result that
it's deposits have increased since July
by nearly a quarter of million dol
lars.
The advertising methods of the
Hyde Park Bank have been the SUBJ
ject of much criticism in the state
banking circles, but Mr. Page was
evidently after business and went after
it the same way he has built up the
largest hide business in the world in
little out of the way Hyde Park. by
the liberal and judicious use of prin-
ter's ink.
Of course advertising has not done
it all, for the people generally through
out the state have confidence in Mr..
Pages conservatism and business abil-
ity and are pleased with the bank 8
policy of keeping it's loans all in Yer
mont to foster Vermont enterprises and
business.
The record Of the bank in not having
lost dollar by poor note in its nine
teen years Of existence has undoubted-
ly been another factor in securing this
remarkable gain in business.
All of these things have doubtless
had weight, but to get back to the
value of advertising. how would the
people all over the state have beer
made acquainted with them except
through advertising?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-30
LETTER TO w. J. MASON,
BARTON, VT.

Dear Sir: Ten years ago, there was one pure
paint and 200 adulterated; there are now
eight pure, 200 adulterated, about half OF The
latter short measure besides.
There is still but one best. and the differ
ence is 10 gallons Devee oes as far as l
next best-$5-in every 10 gallons.
A new word has come-up in paint; it is
strong. Strong paint goes further and wears
longer; weak paint takes more gallons and
we rs-out sooner.
The proper cost of q 1o-gasloo job is $50
Paint that takes II gallons makes it $55
Paint that takes II gallons makes it 500
Paint that takes Is gallons makes it $6'
Paint that takes 20 gallons makes it 800.
The $50 job wears twice as long as the 800
These figures are not precise; they are round.
The 10 gallon paint is Devoe.
Yours truly,
4s F.W. DEvOE s. co.
P.S E.w. Barron g. Co., Barton; bly,
& Cotton, Barton Landing; and r. II. Pier ce
Albany sell our paint.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-30

Lady Poor's Ointment is absolutely unique
- 20 poison, no danger. and the very quickest
cure.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-30

Sibley. the Boston Globes star re-
porter, who so thoroughly entertained
the boys at Waterbury not so long ago,
was at Newport one evening last week,
where he entertained club audience
with some of his peerless stories.
Editor Stone of the St. Johnsbury CAL
edonian accompanied Sibley from st.
Johnsbury, and Sibley drolly remarked
to the writer, arthur is my press
agent now