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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
WAYS OF THE ARABS.
Dodsins the Evil Eye and Tests Of
Filiai Piety.

Dodsing the Evil Eye and Tests Of
Filial Piety.
Very curious TO the occidental mind
are some Of the ways Of Arabia and
other Mohammedan countries. \ tray.
cler says: zone Of the objects OF the
most anxious solicitude for NOLAN.
medan parents IS the shielding Of their
children from the evil eve. Any person
expressing admiration for n child OK.
cept by pious ejaculation or the invo-
cation OF blessings upon the prophet
nils the heart OF the parent with APP
prehcnSion. When children are to be
taken into the street their faces are
often even smeared with mud or
greasy substances lest their comelinoss
should attract attention. and in order
that the person of the child itself
should escape attention gaudy and gilt
tering ornaments are hung about il
anu written charms sewed into leather
medallions suspended from its neck.
zone of the best Of Arab character
istics IS that Of ilial piety. Sons and
daughters Of deceased parents take
upon themselves al sorts Of irksome
tasks accounted as exI iatory of the
minor faults committed by the depart
ed ones during their lifetime and dis
charging faithfully every payment or
obligation left unfulfled by dead par
ents. for has not the prophet said that
martyrdom even will not atone for an
unpaid debt?
''Eloquence is accounted the greatest
OF all possible gifts. According 30
Arab tradition. the most superlative
degree OF eloquence was attained 10y
King David. such being the beauty of
his dicNon. added TO the poetry Of hiI
words that when be declaimed the
Psalms even birds and wild beasts
We're spellbound. while on some occa-
sions as many rs 400 men died from
the excess 4 delight induced by r.
reading - Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
ANCIENT SURVEYORS.
Their Methods Depietsc on the Old
Ton,bs Of Egypt.

Their Methods Depicted on the Old
Ton,bs Of Egypt.
In an address delivered before the
Royal Geographical society Captain
H. c. Lyons. director general Of the
survey department of Egypt. told OF
the work OF ancient Egyptian survey
Ors. AT every period cf ancient
Egyptian history" he said. the Land
was measured and recorded with con-
siderable accuracy Property was
dealt In regularly. and an elaborate
system OF registration was maintain
cd. No map Of landed property in
ancient Egypt has come down Go us.
but on the tomb walls we meet with
representations of land mcaSurerS ut
work. Their methods of land meas
urement are represented on the walls
Of the tomb Of one Menna at SheilS
Add 81 Qurna. in ThebeS. a land over
seer and inspector Of the boundary
stones Of Anon.
"In the scene depicted are shown
two chainmen measuring field OF
corn with q long cord, In which are
knots or marks AT intervals which
seem 70 be about four or FIVE cubits
IN length. Each also carries a spare
cord cooled upon his arm. Beside them
walk three officials, who carry writ
ing materials and who are accompa-
MED by small boy carrying writing
materials and bag In which are
probably documents and plans refer
ring 90 the property. An old man and
two boys also accompany the survey
ors, and a peasant brings n loaf Of
bread and n bunch of green corn.
~ similar scene is pictured on the
walls Of 4 tomb belonging TO a GER
tain AmenhOtep, also at Sheik Add al
Ourna. Here only one man accom-
panieS the chainmen. each of whom.
rs usual, carries a spare cord. The
figures are larger than in the tomb OF
AIenna. and, though they are now
much damaged It Is possible to see
clearly that the cord terminated I'm q
rams head
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
A LAND SALE IN BOLIVIA.
Survival Of a Curious Old Ceremony
Called ~rsoffs,.e nts

Called ~FeoffrnSnt.
Our remote ancestors 81 rat sol,
land as It is sold nowada =. sSaer
merely giving TO the buyer an ac-
knowledged deed OF the prcmi-es.
According 20 their customs. no had
title could pass except by 'transmuta-
ton OF possession and this they ac.
complished by n solemn ceremony,
called by an old term a ''feoffment."
The seller and the buyer went ON
the land together In the presence 81
witnesses. usually most OF the Village
folks The seller took a tuft OF grass
or a clod of earth and banded II 10
the buyer. declaring with loud voice
his intention to transfer to him the
possession OF the land In question.
Centuries have elapsed since the
English race has sold land in this
way, and 1t has been Supposed that
the practice had become extinct. A
few years ago. however. a New Eng
land lawyer, returned from Bolivia.
gave the following account OF a land
sale within 100 miles OF Ia Pas. the
Bolivian capitals:
The American had climbed the An
des to height OF 1,400 feet, accom-
panied by native Bolivian who had
agreed TO sell some mining property.
The subprefect OF the province and II
notary went with them. The Indians
living on the route were called cut
as the party passed along, until finally
the complete company numbered about
800.
When the party reached its destina-
ton the project called the assembly
TO order, declared what was to be
done, and the notary wrote it down
The seller then tore up dirt and
grass with his hands and handed It
TO the buyer, who at once began 70
run wildly about the land. turn somer-
assaults and cut mp all manner OF
funny capers-
This. the notary told the party, was
to convince the native Indians that the
purchaser had actually taken legal
possession OF the land, and he further
stated that the Indians and their de-
scendants would defend the newcom-
er's title against any and all intruders
until he or his heirs should see at to
transfer the possession of the land
to still others In a similar manner
Boston Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
A Difficult examinatian.

Candidates at the Royal Veterinary
college, London, must pass examina.
lions In English grammar and compost
ton, Latin. mathematics and either
Greek, n modern language or logic
(horse senseD. This from the NIatric:
Find the center of gravity OF n uni
form wire which is bent in such way
that 1t forms three sides OF Il square :.
Once In, the candidate for s. s. has to
cover chemistry. physics. biology. bora
ny. histology, physiology. bactcriolcey.
materia medica, toxicoloey. hygiene,
dietetics. clinical medicine, meat IN.
specslon and horseshoeing.- Horses.
Horsemen and Stable Management.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
CAVE HOUSES.
France Is Dotted All Over With These
Curious Hshitations.

France Is Dotted All Over With These
Curious Hssitations.
"There are no fewer than 100000
cave dwencrs I'm France" writes q
traveller. Whether you travel north
south, east or west yen find these Gu
rious limitations of the homes OF prim-
tive man. They stretch for fully sew
enty miles along the valley Of the
Loire, from Blois SO Saumur. and as
the train proceeds you can catch 81
glimpse from time TO tine OF their pic.
turcsquc entrances. surrounded by
flowers and vcrdurc. As likely as not
YOU wiz see the Inhabitants standing
or sitting I'm front Of their mysterious
looking caverns. and unless You have
learned the country you VIII be in
clincd 90 imagine that they possess
some OF the characteristics OF the
troglodytcs OF old and that their
homes are mere dcns. Not so. as you
will find on visiting them.
''They are nearly all well 10 do peas.
ants. owners perhaps Of some OF the
vineyards that deck the slopes on III.
sides. and their habitations are. as "A
rule. both healthy and comfortably
furnished. These singular houses are
remarkably cool in summer without
being in the le3-. damp. while in win
ter they can be warmed much more
easily and better than ordinary apart
ments. The health Of the modern
troglodyte Is. as rule. excellent. and
IL IS not uncommon TO find centcna-
rlans among them. This however Is
10y no means surprising when we con
slider that their homes are not only
healthful 10 live in. but are also com
fortably furnished and fitted up
in The majority OF cases these rock
houses were not cxcavated FOR the spe-
cial purpose Of being inhabited. but
with the object Of obtaining stone for
the building OF houses. At Rochecor-
bon there is rock dwelling carved
out Of n single block Of stone. and tae
Ingenious owner in addition to mako :
n two story villa therefrom. has pr.
vided himself with q roof garden.
from which fine view OF the valley
can be obtained. 4 similar house ex-
lists IN Bourre. ia which locality the
disused quarries ore said to date back
TO the days OF the Romans"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
ECONOMY.

Economy Is always admirable \
Cheyenne hctter. though. was disgust
ed the other day with the economical
spirit OF visitor To his shop The
visitor. a tail man with gray hair,
entered with soft felt hat. wrapped
in paper In his hand.
How much will 1t cost" he said,
ito dye this hat gray 10 match my
hair?"
About n dollar" the halter an.
swered.
The tall man wrapped the hat up
again.
Il won't pay it." he said. at can
get my hair dyed to match the hat
for quarter. "-Household Journal.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
Commissioners Notice.
Commissioners omce.

January 81, 1903
In the Circuit Court of Clarke County, Va.
Nj. l.. Z. Reed, Trustee
Us.
Boyce Implement Company
and
John Deere Plov Company
VS..
Jacob S. Carver and Others
IN CHANCERY.
By decree Of the said Court, entered at
the January term. 1909. ii was ordered that
these causes be heard together, and said
causes were referred to the undersigned. one
OF the Commissioners in Chancery of said
Court, TO execute The order of reference here
tOfore entered in the cause of NJ. l. T. Reed
Trustee VS.. Boyce Implement COMPANY. and
in addition 10 the duties Imposed upon Chas
Nj. Broun (who has stated that he is unable
70 execute the same) by the said order of
reference, to ascertain and report rs follows
(Extract from the Decree entered at the jan
nary term, 1900;
TO ascertain all of the liens, whether by
Judgment, deed of trust, or otherwise bind
ing upon the real estate of j 8. Carver and
Mary +. Estep and each of them, they being
the individual members of the firm of the
Boyce Implement Company, and he will
state the liens in the order of their priority.
He will further ascertain what real estate
the said j. s. Carver and the said Mary +.
Estep own. subject to said liens where the
same IS situated, the annual rental, and total
fee simple value thereof
lit is further adjudged. ordered and
hecreed that the said Master Commissioners
VIII state, settle, and adjust the partnership
accounts of the said Royce implement Com
pany, composed of Mary Estep and ]. s.
Carver so as to show how they stand with
respect to the liab titles Of the said firm
either now or hereafter TO be established.
and with each other,
@%s-@F%Ex ~ y = X s. ~ ssxzS
The said Master Commissioner will make
ms report NJ son o. prarticahle. stating
So cIal y g''i' maficis llc ls,at ,ioem per-
require him 10 state.
In exesnting this order Of ,eforcnce the
said Master Commissioner viii give notice
ci ne 'iine ana place 81 his proceeding by
u ''ncai"n IN sHnir cGnvcnirnt newspaper
At east once a weet f'r foursnccessiye weeks.
"hich s'i"ll be iuiralci.t 10 personal service
oi n'fi''" u O the r,rties"
The TART e. 10 .b,ve > We'd causes. to-
wat: VI. l.. p. Re Trustee, vs. Royce I'm
Plement C,mI any. and J ,lln Deere Plow
company W. J, Carver aud Others. and
the ere iitors The ~ wee Implement Com
pany, the credito of J. = Carver. and the
uefiIors of Mary r Estea, and all other
p rites in Interest. are hereby notified
I ~ will proceed 20 execute the said
r'rr g. reference ~ NV "tli~e in the
Oic l;ai Building. h,ryvilic, Va, on
MOED ". MAgrN-i. 1909. :
when and whore they are r quired % appear
W tn their evidence.
BlA"KnURN SMITH.
3 tbs Commissioner in Chanccry.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
commissioners Notice.
Commissioners Office,
Berryville, Va, February >, 1869.
In the Circuit Court

IN the circuit Court.
Colds Admr VS. Ryan.
Gaunts Exor vs.. Ryan.
Bowles' Admr. VS. Ryan.
Extract from decree of January Term. 1000.
These causes are hereby referred 10 Master
Commissioners Conrad Kownslar. whose
duty it shall be:
l. To state settle and adjust the accounts
ot J g. Moore, hate acting Special Com
missioner in this cause
To ascertain what fund remains IN.
collected either from purchasers of any of
The real estate sold in this cause or i'm the
same is secured.
, 3. To report a scheme of distribution
among The Creditors Of The said fund when
collected.
To state what are the unpaid costs of
THIS suit and TO whom the same are due.
o. TO as ertain what steps are necessary
10 bring this fund into court and make r
.eady for distribution
The said Master commissioner will state
specially any mnttr which may be deem q
pertinent To him 10 final ending of This
cause and which may toe cf interest To- anv
81 The parties hereto and be will also state
any other matter specially which he may he
required 50 10 state by any Of the larties i'm
interest In executing this order the Master
hiiSo'bi't ~ ta'.fcF' VIII give notice
oi tiir time aud place Of his proc edngs bv
publication ia some convenient newspaper
Tor at least four successive weeks which
shall be equivalent T. Personal service upon
The parties.
The parties Ia these causes are hereby
notified that shall proceed 70 execuss the
provisions Of the above decree at my Office
in BerryviIle, Va, on
MONDAY MARCH 3, 1909,
" which place and tine they are required
to be present
CONRAD KOWNSLAR.
Commissioner IN Chanc nv.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
Suspieious

The person who, on examining q
homemade henhouSe. remarked that
cit looked as if some fellow bad built
It himself has a kindred spirit I'm n
delightfully."- simple old lady, noted for
her naive comments. In street car
not long ago she noticed n man car
rying a shotgun and n blanket roll
Look at him." she whispered to her
companion. He looks as If he were
going TO spend the night somewhere"
Youths Companion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
The Contrast.

The elderly bride regarded IN the
mirror her wreath of orange bios
SONS. her gown Of ivory satin and old
valenciennes and her long rope OF per-
feet pearls.
There's only one trouble about fine
rlothes," she murmured. They make
Dne's face look so shabby."-New York
Press
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

Observes the London Chronicle: ''In
London the man who demands respect
has his clothes made fer him. But no
New York man WHO'S net IL millionaire
or pear ii iuys anything but store
clothes and the ready made clothes
are 50 standardized that ycu have but
to confess yoaP irohes and yen are
clothed IN Amerlca."
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10. 1909.

An advertisements excepting legal adver-
tisements and professional cards) inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
silent and viii Doe charged for at the rate of
three cents per line for each succeeding in
sertion.
Obituary notices, resolutions Of respect.
and social organizations. o. her than those
which the editor himself shall give as
matter 81 news, VIII be charged for, at the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform. and
liberal reduction is made on an standing ad-
vertiscments. and rates viii bc make known
on application. Changes Of advertisements
must be handed i'm not lister than Saturday
morning Of each week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
FEEBLE OLD LADY
Has Strength Restored By
Vincl
VincI

Mrs. Michael Bloom of Lewistown,
Pa, who Sc so years Of age, says: For
a long time have been so feeble that
have had to be wheeled around in
an invalid's chair. ] had no strength
and took cold at the slightest proyoca-
ton. which invariably settled on my
lungs. and cough would result Ny
son learned Of the cod liver prep
aration called Virol, and procured a
bottle for me. II built up my strength
rapidly. and after taking three bottles
am able to do most of my work, and
l can walk quarter OF a mile easily.
Every aged or weak person who re-
quires strength should try Vinol I am
delighted with what 1t has done for
me-"
AS body builder and strength crea-
tor for old people. delicate children.
weak. rundown persons, and after
sickness. vinoi is unexcelled. II 1t
fails to eive satisfaction we win re-
turn your money.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

n B--Foilowing schedule figures are
published only as information and are not
guaranteed.
In Effect September6 1908.
WESTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave Washington for
Bluemont as follows: $40 a. m; T. % y. m;
500 p. IN.
Sunday trains leave Washington for Blue
mont as follows: 9.l5 a. m; 8. 10 p. IN.
). I'D a. m. train connects at Bluemont for
Winchester via Stage Line.
EASTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave Bluemont for
Washington: >. 45 a m; ~. ! . p. m; 5 - D. m
Sunday trains leave Bluemont for Wash
ington: DAB a m; 5.25 y. IN.
Week day trains leave LeeSburg for Wash
ington: 5l5 a m.
l2l2 T. IN. train connects at Blnemont with
stage Line from Winchester
g II. AcKERT. Vice-Pres and Gen. Mgr.
). II. HARDwIcK, Passenger Traffic Man
ager.
W. ii. TAYLOR, General Passenger Agent.
l.. ). BRowN, General Agent, 705 10Th ST.
\. w, Washington, d. c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

Every London man should remember
that in the ordinary way. IL be has
reached 3 y. IN. without getting mar
|ricc. he is. by merciful dispensation
of ecclesiastical law. safe for that
day at any rate London Punch.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
His Proof.

Judge-You have not yet established
the prisoners insanity. Attorney-But.
your honor, we mean TO introduce wit
nesses TO show that the prisoner habit
ualiy argues politics with women
Puck
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
An Eternal One.

Tough Looking Customer-rm tired
of this blamed town. and I'm going to
leave IL. | want The longest journey
can get for Is cents
Ticket Seiler-Go and spcnd ii for
chlorofcrm. Chicago Tribune.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
Rent Your pnnnIar NayelS.

All ne leading i,ornI novels
Of the ia, car y. rented from us
n III" sH'r al 80 cel,S per book
pcr week Large assortment to
choose from. Come and see them.
THE RIcAMoRE SToRE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

You often hear n lonesome child
say. Il want some one to play witIlr'
Elderly people often become lonesome
and want some one TO play with lat
are afraid to say so-AtchisOn Globe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

\ scholir without good breeding is
pedaHt. the philosopher cynic. the
soldier a hr1;e and every man dis
agreeable. - iesterheld.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
Gasoline Engine for Sale.

Expecting to install electric
motors; we offer for sale very
cheap for cash a Al Horsepower
b'akeslee Gasoline Engine and at
rachments. Is in excellent condi-
,on' and can be seen running at
COURIER Office any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
oCToRtR rs. zoos.
LEAVE BERRyVILLE DAILY

LEAVE BERKYVILLE DAILY
sorruRouND
NfA Shes a. M For Bristol ~ q iuterme
.Sie stations: Pullman Buile sleeper to
knoxville; Connects Wit; Zee 81 Louis
Express for al Points West Pullman
SLEEPER Roanoke 20 Columbus, Cafe Car
t. Williamson
os1--3.l3 a. IN Ter Roanoke, Bristol.
iflueiield. Pocahuntas. Norton. Welch
'.nf immediate stations: Pullman Sleeper
f'iaFy Cafe ar kci.nok, and Gary.
-" 80 50 >. n'.- FOR shenandoah & Local
SorrHHorND
3. ss--s.sa a m.-For Hagcrstown and
''itcrm tiiatc ~tatirns connects M Shcn-
-tiecail uustiof fr Washington, Balt'-
ia"re. Fhi'a Thin AMI New York. ana
- ir4HfS' wf fr Harrisburg, Philadcl-
,.hia ,it NeN York
~ ll-s.5i 4. Fer HagcrstOwn. Wash
s,rt.H Baltimore. Philadelphia, New
York. Pullman aud Buffet Sleepers wa
hae"rSfewD. for Harrisburg Philadel-
Mia ard New Work
$50 a ip.--For Hagertown, Phila-
lellhia New York; Pullman sleeper TO
Fhiisdelilia: Parlor Cars Philadelphia
and New York.
safeS, Time Tables information cheerfuIy
finished upon application to Agent \. d"
" Ky.
w. b. BEVILL, VI. +. BRAGG,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Trav. Pass Agt
Roanoke. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

Entered at the posioihce az Borrvville. Va
as sccond-claSS mail matter
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

January 81 1913.
In the Circuit Court of Clarke County. Va.
Nj. l.. Z. Reed, Trustee
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

Commissioners IN Chanc ry
MARSHALL MccoRMsck, soL.. p @
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10
Southern Railway

n B--Following schedule figures are
published only as information and are not
guaranteed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-10

Boyce Implement Company
and
John Deere Plov Company
VS..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-24
Never Mind the Party, Bounce Schively


wealth. the advise of Hay the Legislature his
lodged nothing whtewash
Svy guilty by the records and should be bounced
the do the and they either
by oshing the office He rather nes the
with
tced of the public
crooked the
should have maudin sympathy wasted him.
Scivey
only defense he makes tecncaty ought
office night
dwels
e about the escutcheon The don't
about the party public
MOTIVE the action
the evidence presented by the committee
ought not take than the de-
shose
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-24
The Menace Of Unionism"

DR.. Woodrow Wilson, president of Prince
ton university, adverted to labor unionism in his
baccalaureate address this year. and il he is cor
rectiy reported. called it the Industrial menace
Of the nation.
He spoke of the alleged practice in the labor
unions of "standardizing' the days work, and
Of making the output of the poorest workman
the standard. This. he suggested, tends to cut
down Industrial efficiency and to cripple the
nation In the race for commercial supremacy
Like most college men, DR.. Wilson fails or
retuses TO look the real problem in the face
Like most college men, he fails to get the union
labor viewpoint Such sermons and addresses
conceived in Misunderstanding and narrowness,
tend 20 evil, Tor they widen the breach between
union1sm and those who mistakenly oppose it,
Trade unionism is a symptom, not disease.
Mnen labor is unoppressed it never organizes.
When natural opportunities for self-employ-
ment are free that all men may employ them
selves at will the labor union is unheard of
When placer mines were open to the first
conner In California, and later in Alaska, there
were no miners unions. No man cared whether
he held job or not If he lost his job, he staked
out claim. But when all the mines went under
private ownership, the miners organized The
Western Federation of Miners is the fruit of
fenced-up opportunities So are all labor unions
Free natural opportunities so that all may
freely employ themselves, and the labor union
will dissolve with the fear of losing jobs.
AS to the restriction of output, DR.. Wilson
should remember that such efficient machinery
1s now use and laborers work such long hours,
that when all are at work they make things
faster than the world buy them. Output
must be cut down. How to do it is the question.
The employer prefers to do 1t by employing
smaller force of more efficient men; but this
leaves many out of work. The labor union pre-
fers to do it by shorter hours of work. Failing
this. he may and in many instances does, reduce
output By less work per unit of time.
How would DR.. Woodrow Wilson do it?
By such a readjustment of things that the
laborer would receive the full product of his
labor the necessity for restriction would dsap-
pear. LRborers everywhere would have their
nm n al nj uoxU hat
ductfon" would vanish with 'under-consump-
ton-" Until men everywhere had all they