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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
THE BASTILLE.
Men and Methods In the Famous Old
French Prison

Men and Methods In the Famous Old
French Prison.
The Bastille as a prison was appar-
emily better kept and cleaner than
either Bicetre or the Chatelet. and i'm
prisonment within its walls did not. II
would seem. dishonor the prisoner or
his family. \ great many prisoners
We're charged as mad. and under this
elastic term the violent maniac. the
ambitious madman, the young spend
thrift the megalomaniac. the reacher
Tor the philosophers stone or the Sc
cret Of perpetual motion all these
uresome persons might be and were
included.
How. then, did these prisoners Hvef
In the underground cells or dungeons
as in the cells In the towers. the prison
erS were on bread and water. rs 4 rule
IN the other rooms in the main build
Ing three meals We're served day. with
drinkable wine-"vin potable" In GER
tain cases. according To the quality
and distinction Of the prisoner. be
might supplement- the meager furni
ture Of his prison and get a provision
or books. Very favored persons were
allowed their own servant If he would
consent voluntarily to undergo con.
nnement NOltaire began TO write the
'Henriade' rs prisoner in the Bastille.
Able Morellet Of the Encyclopedia
speaks Of the great fortress rs the
cradle of his fame. but we must re.
member that ii was perhaps not ad
viSable 10 say much about the Bastiue
when you were still living within its
walls and that, as NJ. NOUN has re-
minded US, the old Spartans offered
sacrifices to fear" Prisoners. more
over, had 10 sign on their release m
elaborate declaration by which they
swore never TO divulge, directly or in
directly, anything they might have
learned as prisoners concerning the
Bastille.-Mrs. Frederic Harrison in
Nineteenth Century.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Episcopal Sunday School Institute.

Next Sunday and Monday, Octo-
Der is and l9, are the days ap-
pointed by the Protestant Episco-
pal Sunday School Institute as
days of intercession for Sunday
School work, and it is proposed to
have special services, prayers and
sermons in Grace Episcopal Church
at IL a. M. and 7.3O p. M, on
Sunday.
If any observance of Monday is
determined upon, due notice will
be given.
Anyone who desires to attend
these services will be cordially
welcomed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Mr.. Berlin Dies in WASHINGTON.

Mr.. q. NJ. Berlin, who recently
opened laundry in Berryville,
but who was forced to give up the
work on account of his failing
health, died in Washington Friday.
after long illness from tubercu-
lOsis.
The remains were taken to
Front Royal, where the funeral
was held and interment made on
Monday.
He Is survived by his mother
and one sister.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Seriously Ill in Porto Rico.

Hon. Marshall Mccormick sailed
on Saturday from New York for
Porto Rico, where he goes to the
bedside of his son, Province Nc
Cormick, Jr., who is seriously i'll
there with tropical fever. He has
been i'll for several weeks, but his
condition was reported serious on
Friday and his father left at once.
After Mr.. Mccormick ship had
sailed from New York, cablegram
was received, announcing that a
change for the better was apparent
in the condition of the sick man.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14

A nice young black mare, the
property of Mr.. ChaS. II. Setback,
died from lockjaw last Friday,
following an injury from nail
being run into her foot. The
animal had been used by Mr..
Schlack's children in going to and
from the Berryville High School,
and was q fine young animal.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Fine Small Farm For Sale.

Located about 2 miles NE. of
Berryville; contains 80 acres, in
two fields; under good wire fence:
excellent state of cultivation; fine
water; house and stable. For
terms and full information. adress
H. j. STICKEL,
~ tt Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
or on Long Trip.

Mr.. Robert NJ. Shearer, who
has been here for few days visit
ing his homefolkS, left yesterday
morning for California, where he
goes on business connected with a
large automobile supply house for
which he travels. He will visit
Los Angeles. San Francisco,
Seattle, Denver, and other points
on the trip, and will be gone
several months. He will travel
more than 5000 miles before his
return.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Saved His Boys Life

my three year old boy was badly con-
stipated, had high fever AID was In an
awful condition. gave him two doses
of Foley's Orino Laxative and the next
the fever was gone and he was
entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxative
saved his life." A. WolSush, Casimer,
Wis. ]. @. Jones s. Go. Wildwood.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
A Feat For Blondin.

speaking of the straight and mar
row path said 4 congressman. re
minds me Of story about iuan
knew in Chicago who stayed very late
at dinner at the club. When he
came out he started 10 walk in the
middle OF the street.
Hey. John said 4 friend who met
him as he was making the best OF his
way along the car tracks. why don't
you walk on the sidewalks?
"'Walk on the SidewalkST snorted
John. DO you think I'm Blondin? =
Saturday Evening Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Indicates a Close Election.

The New York Herald's weekly
political summary published Sun
day would seem To indicate an ex-
ceedinglS close presidential cleo
ton. The Herald's conclusion is
that Taft has shade the better of
1t at this time.
1t divides the electoral college
OF 4S3 votes, of which 242 is a
majority, as follows:
Republican. reasonably sure 1ss
Democratic. reasonably sure. 166
Doubtful, Republican leanlngs .65
Doubtful, Democratic Ieanings 10
In the balance AS
A"'ai ..... ...... ...... 4S3
Taft. to win. must get, of the
doubtful votes a
BRYAN, to win. must get. of the
doubtful votes. . 76
The fact that the large total of
l29 electoral votes are claSsed as
doubtful shows how uncertain the
situation is. and how cautions the
Herald finds it necessary to be.
One of the surprises of the can
vass is the putting Of Wisconsin in
the doubtful list, despite the fact
that Wisconsin gave a Republican
majority of 156, 900 four years apo.
The illogical situation now is due
to the resentment of the La Toilette
faction over the treatment accorded
the Reform Senator at the Chicago
convention. Senator La Toilette
is Stumping for Taft, but wherever
he appears he stands as sort of
Exhibit A for Mr.. Bryan. as the
Herald expresses it.
Maryland. it will be somewhat
surprising To know. is conceded to
be reasonably sure for Democracy.
If Maryland goes Democratic, it
will be humiliating dose for the
Republican newspapers of that
State. The Democrats have no
paper, outside of few scattered
country sheets.
The Herald thinks the result
hinges on New York, which is
classed as doubtful, with Repub-
lican leanings." and on Indiana
and Ohio, which are declared to be
in the balance"
1t takes a very sensible view of
the "odds-on" Taft betting when
it says such betting really repre-
sents THE gamblers chance" 1t
is the Herald reviewers opinion
that the battle of 1908 has yet to
be fought and won.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Got Tired Quick.

y farmer hired hand from town.
The first morning the new hand went
to work he accompanied the farmer
into the hay field. They put on q load
and hauled il 10 the barn. by the time
ii was unlOaded 1t was . o'clock.
We'll" said the new hand from town.
what will we do nOw?" What will
we do now?" roared the farmer. why.
We'll 80 after another load Of hayr
I'm that case" said the new hand
from town, II will resign"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14

The Sunday School Picnic will
be held at the Mountain Baptist
Church on Saturday, October Il,
1908, if the weather is favorable.
II the weather is bad or stormy
the picnic will be held on the first
fair day following Sunday.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Want Your Hay Baled?

/ am running a first-class Hay
Baler, and want your business.
Will move from place to place;
but can't make indefinite promises.
Also, if you want to sell your Hay
communicate with me, and | may
be able to save you some money.
2S IF ID. LEMON FRIES.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14

The Boyce High School opened
It's l9OS-9 session on Monday, with
ITO pupils in attendance.
Addresses were made by Mr..
George B. Harrison, Prof. ID. g..
Cooley and Mr.. M. l.. p. Reed.
Several days will be taken up in
organization and examinations be-
fore the school is started on its
regular schedule.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Letter TO Mayor Jones.
BerrVYille- Va

Dear Sir: New Orleans is of the cities
hard on paint; but, nevertheless, they
paint lead-andoil a good deal there.
a Caller painted two houses last
year for f Hinderer: one lead and. oil
and the other Devoe. The first is already
in bad condition; Devoe is perfect.
NJ Augustin, New Orleans; has painted
his house Devoe three times in eighteen
years. This shows that Devoe is good
for six years there.
In Florida, where lead-and.o oil wears
only year, we have no complaint of
Devoe and we know of its wearing ten
years in several instances. We don't say
II wears ten years, you know; there are
such instances.
mo complaint" is enough to say till
we have longtime experiences; they're
coming: Meantime, Devoe is the paint
that takes least gallons, makes least bill,
and wears longest. SO much we're sure
Of
Yours truly
90 FW DEVOE & co
P,S. M. Pulliam & Son sell our paint,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Good Speech by Mr.. Tucker.

The speech of Hon. Harry St.
George Tucker, under the auspices
of the Bryan and Kern Club, at
The Courthouse last Saturday after
noon was n masterly aud logical
exposition of the faults of Repub-
E.sn rule and the benefits to be
derived from the election of
Democratic President.
His anecdo,al illustrations of
noints in his address were apt and
timely. and were highly amusing
20 the audience which comfortably
filed the Courtroom. although the
attendance was kept down by the
inclement weather
Mr.. Tucker told of the high pro-
tectivc tariff policy of the Repub-
licans for the past forty years. and
read from their platform cf 1908
that they favored revision" of
the tariff by u special Congress i'm.
m ederately after the inauguration
but called attention to the fact that
tho platform also said that such
,ariff should be levied as would
give a reasonable profit" to the
American manufacturer. When
it was proposed during the last
Congress to reduce all tariff duties
above one hundred per cent down
to an even hundred, said the
speaker, the Republicans would
not hear to it. Do they still con-
slider 100 per cent not an unrea-
sonable profitl Who will he the
Judge as to what is meant by n
fair profit to the American
manufacturcr-the people. or the
Republican party which has con-
sistently and persistently levied
high protective tariff for this
same American manufacturer, the
Steel Trust, the Implement Trust,
and others equally badl
Mr.. Tucker called attention to
the fact that the Crumpacker bill
(which, by the way. was strongly
supported by Congressman Slemp,
of the Ninth Virginia DISTRICT.
provided for the decrease of repre-
sentation by the Southern States,
and also provided for the re-enact-
ment of the infamous clauses of
the Force Bill which provided for
supervisors of election as in recon
Struction days.
Mr.. Tucker also call attention
to the fact that he (while MEM
ber of Congress) drew up the reso-
luton which repealed the odious
Force Bill.
Ii was a genuine Democratic
speech from every viewpoint, and
was highly enjoyed 10y the crowd.
Mr.. Tucker will be "A candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Governor next year. but he re-
Trained from mentioning that fact
at this time.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Club Meeting Saturday

1t is hoped that full attendance
will be registered at the meeting
of the Bryan and Kern Club on
Saturday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
as matters of great importance will
come mp for action.
Let every member be present.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Gasoline Engine for Sale.

Expecting to install electric
motors, we offer for sale very
cheap for cash - Horsepower
BlakeSlee Gasoline Engine and at
tachmentS. Is in excellent condi-
ton, and can be seen running at
COURIER office any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Greatest Meat Bargain Ever offered.

Orange and Reliable Brand Picnic
Hams, 10c per pound, on FRIDAY
and SATURDAY of this week.
TWO DAYS only.
Bargain Counter in Glassware.
Guy B. SHACKLEFORD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Meeting Of Chapel Road Board.

a meeting of the Old Chapel
District Road Board will be held at
Chapel Schoolhouse at 10 a. M, on
Monday, October 90.
All road officials and interested
parties are expected to be present.
32 tbs j. r. GRIGSBY, Chmn.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
TreSpaSS Notice.
"Palo Alto" Md,
October 10, 1908.

No hunting or other trespassing
will be allowed on the land under
control Of the undersigned; and
violators of this notice will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law.
BENZ. DUKE (for S. p. Kerr.
BuRwELL MCGuIRE.
GEo. III. BYRD.
+. WYCKHAM BYRD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Married Man in Trouble

A married man who permits any mem
Der of the family TO take anything except
Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds
and lung trouble, is guilty of neglect.
Nothing else is as good for ali pulmonary
troubles. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar contains no opiates and is in
yellow package. ]. c. Jones Il Co. Mill.
wood
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

is likely to be exactly what you make it.
What you do now in the way Of saving may
determine what the future will bring YOU
\ saving account is a great helper; let us
open one for you.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
HaSerStOWn Fair Now Open.

The Great Hagerstown Fair is
running wide open this week, and.
with the line weather prevailing.
it Is expected that all attendance
records will be broken.
\ large number of Clarke county
and Berryville people are in at
tendance.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Are You Only Half Alive?

reople with kidney trouble are so
weak and exhausted that they are only
haif alive. Foley's Kidney Remedy
makes healthy kidneys, restores lost
vitality, and weak. delicate people are
restored TO health. Refuse any 5ut
Foley's. j. @. Jones s. Co. Wildwood.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Residence for Rent.

Seven-room house, with kithen.
pantry, bathroom and servants
room; large yard and garden; hem
house, stable, courthouse, meat
house, ETC.; waterin kitchen; finely
equipped bathroom; nice cellar.
Now occupied by the undersigned.
For full information, terms, ETC.,
apply to
81 At CHAs. Nj. BRoUN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Woman Interrupts Political Speaker

well dressed woman interrupted a
political speaker recently by continually
coughing. IL she had taken Foley's
Honey and Tar il would have cured her
cough quickly and expelled The cold
from her system. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no opiates and
is in yellow package. Refuse sub
stitutes. ]. G. Jones & Co. Millwood.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Pat and the Lava

An Irishman, having returned from
Italy. where he had been with his
master, was asked in the kitchen.
Now. then. Pat, what is the lava
hear the master talking abOutf"
"Only drop Of the crater" was
Pats reply.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Mich Cows Wanted.

| want to buy 6 good young
Mich Cows that are fresh or are
soon TO become fresh. Write to
j. Z. VANsICKLER.
30 st Round Hill, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Fine Fruit in Frederick

DEAR COURIER:
1t was our pleasure not long since to
spend day in Middletown, Frederick
county, Va. In reaching this town we
drove over a part Of the famed Valley
Pike" leading from Winchester TO Staun-
ton. This pike was the contending
ground of numerous engagements dur
ing the unpleasantness of '6l'65. We
were right royalty entertained by Mr.
j. ]. Larrick, president of the firm of
Larrick * Earrick, extensive dealers in
hay, straw and general merchandise.
Allow me to remark that the days of
giants have not yet passed, as three of
the Larrick boys (s) tip the beam at
500 pounds. While there our host asked
us 10 inspect their peach orchard. A
part of this plat is in apples, but this
being an off apple year this crop is not
extra: but peaches! never III my life have
l seen such crop; every tree from
which the fruit had not been picked was
literally bending full, and 95 per cent of
'AAN ~AOP 90 hN0A RSAANNAiVh III ONCl1 Hdl
ticular-size, shape, quality, etc.,-as
ever grew. The Elberta, Smoke, Sus:
quehanna, Mammoth White Heath, etc,
all in profusion and all simply elegant.
A commission merchant from Baltimore,
who accompanied me, remarked that the
peaches in that orchard were superior to
any be had seen, and my brother-in law,
who poses as an authority on fruit, de-
clared that the Mammoth Heath grown
by Larrick & Larrick were the finest he
had ever tasted; in my opinion they
were fit for a king. We were particu-
larly impressed with the care and hon
esty displayed by the packers of this
fruit; if for any cause peach was deem
ed unfit for market it was rejected, and
not covered over with better ones, as
seems the rule with some shippers This
one crop would pay for the land on
which it grew, defray all expenses to
date and leave handsome profit.
Success TO growers of such fruit.
Yours truly,
Nj. G. G.
"Palo Alto" Md,
October 10 1908
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
No Advance Copies Given Out.

Gwendolen - What did Archie say
when he proposed to you? Esmeral-
da-He won't say 1t until next Thurs
day night, and II won't be released be
fore 1890 a. m.-Chicago Tribune.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Shooting Gallery for Sale.

Three targets, and equipment
for same. Apply to
W. f.. WHITE,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14

The wrestlers and athletes of India
develop great strength by living on
milk, a little goats flesh and plenty Of
food made from -four.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Stable Room for Rent.

am prepared to take care of
the horses of the out-of-town
patrons of the Berryville High
School. Ten stalls.
~ If DIR. j. f. HARRIS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
YOUR IDLE MONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST.

compounded twice year, if de-
posted in the BANK OF CLARKE
COUNTY. Capital and Surplus,
S75, 100000.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Piano For Sale.

Square Knabe piano in good
condition; reasonable.
Miss NAME MCGUIRE.
OO o.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and ex-
pels colds. Get the genuine in a yellow
package. ]. c. Jones X Co. Millwood.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Money 10 Loan.

$4,000 to loan. Apply TO +. NJ.
NANDEvANTER or MARSHLL Nc
CORNuCK, Berryville, va. 81 If
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
Yours truly

90 FW DEVOE & co
P,S. M. Pulliam & Son sell our paint.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-12-10
Mems 1850 Suits for only 7.58
Mems $50 Overcoats for 7.5S

The Suits and Overcoats offered for $7.5S
are up to date in every particular. The Suits are
Of fine Worsteds, CASHIERS, Veloures and Chew
lots, all our newest shades. The Oyercoats are
Black, Gray, Brown and fancy effects, long,
short and medium, lengths; the oyercoats are Of
Oxfords, Tweeds and Kerseys, all sizes your
choice 10 this sale only Observation-Disclosures.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-05
AIRSHIP IS
STRUCK BY
LIGHTNING
Count ZeppeIin's Big Balloon
a Total Loss
SEVERAL SERIOUSLY INJURED
SEVERAL SERIOUSLY INJURED
BREAKS AWAY From IT'S MOOR
INes DURING STORM AND DIS
APPEARs-BoLT OF ELECTRIC
lTY ExPLoDEs THE BIG BAG IN
MlD-AIR.

Stuttgart. Aug. 5--count Zeppelin's
sirship descended on plateau near
the village of EchterdIngen. FIVE miles
south of this city. shortly before s
o'clock this morning, owing to a de-
feet in the motors. After an exami-
nation of the machinery Zeppelin de-
cided to send to Friedrichshaffen for
a machine to make the necessary re-
pairs. and for that reason the craft
will be delayed here until o'clock
tonight.
During the storm today the Zeppelin
airshfp broke away from its moorings,
took FIRE and disappeared in the air.
Several persons were injured Count
Zeppelin, however, is safe.
1t now appears that the airship ex-
ploded during a thunder storm at 3
o'clock this morning. Previous to ex.
ploding 1t burst into names. 1t is
supposed to have been struck by
lightning. The latest renort from
Echterdingen says that the airship is
completely ruined.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-05

EveIeth. Mimi. Aug. 5.--Has Eveleth
become the scene Of night riders? Ac-
cording TO some this is thee ase. Early
Sunday morning L. Began. man iiv-
ing In the Adams location, left his
night shift work at the Adams mine
on account of sickness
As he came home ne found two
masked figures sitting and apparently
keeping watch over his house Began
was somewhat surprised and asked the
men what they wanted There was no
answer. but as Began was about 10
enter the house one Of the men jumped
up and conght him by the throat Be-
gan managed to shout twice and woke
neighbors who came to his aid
A. he was crossing the space of
ground between his own and Began's
house another masked figure tried to
throttle him. He managed I'd free
himself. however and made q feint ait
picking l1p something from the ground
to defend himself with. At this move
the assailant retreated into the shadow
of the house.
Began's assailant received d good
thrashing and then he and his &c
complice also skunk away into the
night.