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HOLLAND HOUSE.
One Of EnsIand's Picturesque and His
torie Mansions

Few mansions i'm or near London
are more picturesque IN their sur.
roundings or more interesting from
their associations with the past than
Holland House. The domain In which
II stands Is a perfect rus In urbe-a
green oasis In n wilderness OF bricks
and mortar. When you pass from the
noisy traffic OF Kenslngton road and
enter the great gates there is trans
formation scene. In a few PAGES Lon
don has disappeared. and you end
yourself all at once In The heart OF the
country. You might be In the fossst
or Arden. a hundred miles from Pic
cadilly-lawns shaded by noble cedar
trees. woodland glades. green laue
with over arching boughs. and farther
on terraced walks. the stone balus-
trades and the formal parterre OF the
Dutch garden The house itself has a
long. Irregular frontage. a fantastic
medley OF turrets, gables. arcades and
oriel windows. The series OF sitting
rooms on the first 6oor are warm.
comfortable and homelike and filed
with n priceless collection OF family
pONNhdllS stuu LIGHTHOUSES. NO WOnOcr
that Charles Fox was devoted TO the
place where he had passed careless
and happy boyhood and I'm his last i'll
ness drove over from Chiswick 10
view once more the familiar scenes.
which he regarded with a special ten
derness and affection. Naturally his
memory is cherished here. and he is
stu to some extent the tutelary genius
of the place. There Is a statue OF him
at the end OF the avenue In the park
there Is bust OF him by Nollekens
In the entrance hall; there is charac-
teriStic note In his handwriting on the
back of 4 miniature of Robespierre-un
scelerat un lache. eft un fou "a rascal.
coward aud n fool-and there Is n
picture OF him by Sir Joshua as a
youth with two charming damsels.
one Of whom made a romantic mar.
rage with an actor, while the other
refused the hand OF a king and lived
10 become the mother OF the heroic
Napiers. Almost every room has its
tradition. In fact. wherever you tread
"a history Is beneath your feet
Blackwoods.
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DUELING IN ITALY.
How the Count of Turin Came to Fight
Prince Henry of Orleans.

TOW the count OF URN Came to Fight
Prince Henry Of Orleans.
The greatest duel OF modern days I'm
Italy was that between the Count or
Turin and Prince Henry OF Orleans
IL came about In curious man
ner Prince Henry had I6sulted the
italian army after the battle of Adowa
and one day received telegrlphig
challenge To duel signed Victor En-
manuel" The challenge was accept
ed. and thus Crispi who was prime
minister. came TO know OF the crown
princes impulsive action and inter
fered But" said King Humber his
father. how can II be stopped? Our
honor Is now involved" CrIspi thought
moment and then exclaimed: Il have
It, The Count OF Turin Is Victor En-.
manuel alSo," And thus he was the
one who fought
This was followed by one OF those
genial practical jokes which CONFUSED
Europe. France at that time hated
Italy and never lost an opportunity TO
sheer ut her. IL must be explained
that in Rome there was always at car
nival time characteristic figure Of n
little old man with an immense sword
riding donkey, who was caricature
OF the age OF chivalry and was called
General Mannaggia In Rocca."
One day In the French. papers M
peared an imposing announcement that
General Mannaggia In Rocca threw his
glove at the feet OF the entire French
nation and east their base destinations
in their teeth. inviting any or ali TO
mortal fight Replies were not long In
coming. one OF which was from not
cd fencer and duelist of his day. NJ
Tomegueux. appointing his seconds aud
announcing their arrival I'm Rome.
France was on the quivive. from gov.
eminent personages TO the humble
bargee. and when the trick played
upon them was discovered all Europe
shrieked with laughter. and France the
loudest OF all.-Pan Mall Gazette
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24
The Perfsot Wnnnan-

There IS n quaint old tavern sign in
Kent, The Perfect Woman"-a wo
mans head without n mouth. This
signboard vas once quite common, ana
as late rs 1913 silent woman" stoos
IN St Giles. in what is now New Ok
ford street bearing beneath the picture
Of n headless female the following
stanZa:
a silent woman-how can II be?
Patient traveller, do not scoff.
Drawn from the very life rs she
And mute because her head is of.
London Chronicle
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Phil MAYS DRAWINGS

The late Phil May was popularity
supposed TO be the lightning artist
par excellence Of England. 1t is quite
true that he could draw many wonder.
full things straight Off" But when Il
subject had been chosen for n Punch
illustration many drawings were made
from n model or models who first had
to be discovered. By process OF Sc
lection each drawing OF the subject
bore fewer lines. When the drawing
was published most of those who look
ed at it thought that 1t had been done
with n few rapid strokes Of the pen
whereas it probably represented q
weeks hard work.-London News
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An Old Idea.

Macaulay was not the first man Ia
frame the famous image of the man
OF new civilization standing amid
the ruins Of that which we know to-
day. Long before he wrote Of his
traveller from New Zealand meditat.
Ing upon London bridge Mrs. Barbauld
had used the same image. with the diff
ference that she applied it to Black,
friars bridge. An earlier reviewer had
used ID in an article published in 1867
we are told 10y an English commenta
tor. and Horace Walpole says in on,
OF his letters, "At last some curiou,
traveller from Lima viii visit England
and give 4 description of the ruins OF
st. Paurs"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24

January 30, 1909.
In the Circuit Court of Clarke County, We.
NJ. l.. p Reed Trustee
Us.
Boyce Implement Company
and
John Deere Plow Company
VS.
Jacob S. Carver and others.
IN CHANCERY
BY decree of the said Court entered at
the January term. 1909, il was ordered that
these causes be heard together and said
causes were referred 10 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. l.. Reed
Trustee VS. Boyce I'm plement Company, and
in addition To the duties imposed upon Chas.
NJ. Broun (whO has stated that he is unable
TO execute the same) by the said order Of
reference, TO ascertain and report as follows
Extract from the Decree entered at the jan
uary term, 1909:
ITO ascertain all Of the liens. whether by
judgment. deed of trust, or otherwise bind
ing upon the real estate of j :. Carver and
Mary +. Estep and each of them, they being
the individual member 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. :. Carver and the said Mary F.
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
decreed that the said Master Commissioners
will state. settle, and adjust the partnership
accounts Of the said Royce Implement Com
pany, composed of Mary + Estep and J. ).
! Carver So as to show how they stand with
respect 10 the liab tiles of the said firm
| either now or hereafter To he esta blished
and with each other.
zssxzSssssssE sssssss ssss x SN&szzx&%
The said Master Commissioner will make
ms report as soon p practicable. stating
| specially sGvh matters IS BE- may deem per
tinent, or which any party in interest may
require him 10 state.
In executing this order of reference the
said Master Com missioner viii give notice
of the time and place Of his proceeding by
publication IN some convenient newspaper
al least once "a week for four successive weeks.
which shall he equi saci.t to personal service
of notice ulou the parties
The parties TO above yled causes. to-
wit: NJ l.. II. Re Trustee vs. Royce I'm
plement Company, aud John Deere Plow
Company vs.. j. ) CarV,. and others and
the creditors f the e. wee Implement Com
pany, the credtO Of j. :. Carver, and the
creditors of Mary +. EStep, and all other
parties in interest. are hereby notified
order cf reference az my Office ia the
/ Old Bank Building. ii,ryville, Va, Oh
MOND ~, MARCH I. 1869.
when and whore they are required 10 appear
with their evidence.
BLACKBURN SMITH.
p tbs commissioner in Chancery.
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RULE OF THE ROAD.
a Tendon Policeman Explained tbs
Matter Very Clearly.


Matter Very Clearly.
Tho first day I'm England" says an
American traveller. "my hear; Jumped
INTO ray throat several times. Riding
ON top Of a bus. the driver would nj.
ways turn toward the left when VIC
were about 10 pass another vehicle.
aud. although I knew that t,iat was
the English custom. held on tight
and got shivCrs anticipating collision
every time One morning I stepped
mp TO a policeman at Kings Cross q
get my bearings. and, as he was dis.
posed 10 he talkative. kept him com
pany.
Among other things. asked him
whether there was any rule requiring
pedestrians 10 keep TO the left. No. he
told me; it was only for the roadway
that the rule held.
Il then asked him why Il was that
IN ENGLAND they always turned 10 the
lcft. whereas ia al other countries the
rule was 20 turn 20 the right.
"'Oh. les very important 70 keep TO
the LETT he said seriously. | knew Il
was very important 20 observe the
rule Of the road. but why turn TO the
left?
well he said. I'll show yeu. Now
yCu come here and he led me 10 the
middle Of the roadway. You See he
continued. how the traffic moves along
the two sides OF the road:'
Yes. l saw. and a pretty sight il
was, too-a string Of all sorts Of con-
veyanceS coming toward us on our
right and another moving away from
us on the left as far as the eye could
see.
well. now'-and he was very i'm
prcssivc-'suppcsc you were driving
along in the middle here and another
kerrige was coming the other wy. and
suppose you turned to the right. don't
you sec YOU would be getting I'm the
wy Of all those vehicloST
Yes. ! saw that.
"'Well. that's why We always turn
TO the left
Il learned aftcrward that the bobby
expected 2 tip for all the Information
he had given mc."-Youth's ComVan-
ION.
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A FABLE OF NIGERIA.
The Crafty Spider and the Way Re
Paid His Debts.

Paid His Debts.
The following fable Of the spider is
one OF the folk tales OF northern Nj
geria:
y spider. it seems. had occasion to
borrow n sum Of money 4 journe.
round to The gener ouslv disposed
brought him 1000 cowri, - each from
the cat. the dog. the hyena. tac leopard
and the lion When pay day came
round. the spider remained at home to
receive tho visits Of his creditors in
certain prcarranged order. First came
The cat 10 claim repayment Of his loan.
Hush said the spider Il hear
noise outside. 1t is a dog come 10 see
me. You must hide under this Gala
bash Tor safety" The cat was scarce
" hidden when the dog. coming in.
made 4 similar request for his moncy
Says Master Spider, There is n cat
under that calabash. Take him and
consider the debt paid No sooner
said than done. Just then a Snuflinc
and scraping were heard At the door
The third cleditor. the hycna. had A.
rived. "DoL't be alarmed. my dear
dog, but hide here till ne has left"
And the spider hustled him under the
cnlabash. Il smell dog" said tic
hyena. routing about Under that
calabash.' the spider replied. Eat him
up. and your debt is paid" The doc
paid the penalty Of his simplicity. and
all was Quot once more The hyena
was preparing TO leave. when he heard
IN ominors sound that sent hin,
crouching n, INST the wall. II was the
pattering OF lie leopard's feet ut the
door. "Quis-. Under this calabashr'
cries his b, 3 and the hyena curls IN
in the fatal ache. only 10 meet a like
fate from liz more courageous enemy.
My debt is repaid" said the leopard.
and ran aSa"st the lion coming I'm. 4
terrible fgh. cnsued. for the leopard
and the lion re equal IN strength. So
the natives say. When blood and Gus,
make havoc In the house and both an.
imals are exhausting their strength
the spider IS busy nj the fire. Seizia
pot OF boiling grease. he pours
over the clawing mass. leopard and
lion roll apart in their death agony
and the spider has only TO straightcn
and clean MP before rcsuming once
more the humdrum life Of fly catching
No wonder he is known rs Mai
wayo," the crafty one.
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Saw, By q Puncture.

u am Il swift runner" said tie man
who was telling snake story. land rs
] Fed down the mountain | OutGis-
tanceG ;hc huge python that was So re
leatlcssly pursuing me But th@S
creature are cunning. To twist itSc,
into the shape Of a cart wheel was tie
work 90 a moment. and now he Ply
taD' I'D gained Faster aid cls.cr
IL 'c' Gown the steep incline. Then.
bang! The serpent had struck sharn.
jagged rock and punctured. was
safe" London Globe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24
Ena!and's Nationa! Anthem.

There is fourth verse OF the ma
uonal anthem with which very few
Englishmen indeed are familiar But
1t was given. apparently In all good
faith. in an old Hanoverian musical
work. and the daring of the last rhyme
almost reconciles one to the shocking
character OF the sentiment
God save great George our kingl
Long live our noble kingi
God save the king!
Send us roast beef store.
II It's gone, send US more,
And he key OF the cellar door
That we may drink.
London Chronicle.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24
Bank of ENGLAND Watchers.

When you enter the Bank OF Eng
land by any door four pairs of eyes
watch YOU, though you are unaware
Of this fact Situated close to the
doors are hiding places I'm which are
four guardians Of the bank. You can
not see them. but they can watch you
with the aid of rejecting mirrors I'm
which they can see your entrance and
exit and every movement from the
time you enter the portals of wealth to
The moment you leave them.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24

A prom!nen, msa. uacXTcctc-'V ~
vitec 60 an entertainment foun hi b.
self calici 90 fer tcIsts amorg c,,crs
He wa2 ur"rc9ared: but. bciaT Il c.i .
thinker. i.c arose and said. II tcHst {
The toast thu WAS toasted u lie tea L
rr who hac tasted all the toas;s tbs
were evc@ 'oasIed by toasser."--I. a
dies Home Journal.
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. p, 1909.

All Advertisements excepting legal adver-
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three mpnths are considered tran
silent. and wil be charged for at the rate Of
five cents per line for the first insert on. and
three cents per line for each succeeding in
sortion
Obituary notices resolutions of respect,
and social organizations. other than those
which the editor himself shall give as q
matter OF news. viii be charged for. al the
aforesaid rates
Our advertising rates are uniform, and
liberal reduction rs made on all standing adj
vertisemcnts and rates will be make known
on application. Changes Of advertisements
must be handed in not later than Saturday
morning of each week.
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How IL Struck Him.

1t was . o'clock in the afternoon, in
Il crowded Brooklyn trolley car. and
above the noise arose the walls of n
leather lunged baby protesti?. against
everything. After two miles :; this
din the mother left with her chiid.
when a young man Ia the front end
OF the car thus expressed his seuti-
ments:
Gee whiz! I'm glad I'm free
No wedding bells for me.
The resul' can be more easily imag-
med than described.-New York Post
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A 2iqhteous JUDGE.

One Sunday morning minister's
wife saw her son chasing the hens
with stick. She went to the door to
investigate and heard him say. I'll
teach you to lay eggs in minister's
family on Sunday morningr-D Define
atOr
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24
BRIGHT PuniIs

you have two very bright pupils.
Miss Winsome." remarked Mr. Sweet.
ly to the schoolma'am.
which ones DO you mean. Mr.
SweetlyT"
why, those in your eyes, to be
sure."-Pathfinder.
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The Growers.

Stage Manager wish we could work
this woodland scene Now. how would
Il be TO have some one growl ike u
bear? Author-The very thingl Wen
call In the critics.-Kansas City hide
pendent
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Her Version.

NJ. Highbrow-It was Michelet.
believe. who observed that woman is
the salt OF mans life" Miss Keen
Quite true. Young men aren't half so
fresh after they get married. Boston
Transcript
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History Revised.

The Professor What was II defeat
ed Leonidas at Thermopylae? The
Bright Student-The new rules He
held The pass too long.-CleveIand
Plain DeNier
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Like Muin

~ man VIII bad disposition" said
Uncle Ehen. lis a heap like q mule.
You's always havin' yoh doubts about
whether his usefulness on some occa-
sions pays fob his troublesemeness on
others. Washington Star.
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Commissioners Notice.

beFryyiIIe, Va, February 2, 1909
In the Circuit Court.

In the Circuit Court.
Colds Admir- rs, Ryan.
Gaunts Excr. VS.. Ryan.
Bowles' Admr. vs.. Ryan.
Extract from decree Of January Term, 1888:
These causes are hereby referred TO Master
Commissioner Conrad Kownslar. who's,
duty it shall be:
/, To state settle and adjust the account
Of } 9. Moore, late acting Special Com
missioner in tins cause.
,: To ascertain what fnnd remains un.
collected either from purchasers of any of
the real estate sold in this cause or in the
hands Of the General Receiver and how the
same is secured.
3. To report scheme Of distribution,
among the creditors of the said fund when
collected.
4 TO state what are the unpaid costs of
this suit and to whom the same are due.
.. To ascertain what Steps are necessary
10 Dring tins fund into court and make il
ready for distribution
The said Master Commissioner viii state
specially any matter which may be deem a
pertinent To him 20 a final ending Of this
cause and which may be Of interest to any
AZ The parties hereto and he will also state
any ether matter specially which he may he
required So 70 state by any Of the arties i'm
interest. ln executing this order the Master
Commissioners IN banceFV will give notice
OF .nr time end place "f his proc edngs by
publication in somc convenient newspaper
TOR az least four successive weeks, which
shall be equivalent o. I'@rSOnal service upon
.hc parties.
The 9arties Ia these causes are hereby
notified that shall proceed 10 execute the
F'y.sions of the above decree at my Office
in Bcrryyille. Va, on
MONDAY MARCH 3, 1909,
1t which place aud Iin.e they are required
q be- present
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OCTOBER rs. 1908.
LEAVE BERRYVILLE DAILY

LEAVE BERRY WILLIE DAILY
SoUrHBouND
'.'. lS-'eo5 a m.-For Bristol and inferno
hate stations; Pullman Nufiot sleeper {,
knoxville; Connects with lhe II. Loui
Express for all Points West; Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke TO Columbus, Cafe Ca
to williamson
No- l--S:l3 a. m.-For Roanoke, Bristol
blueteid. Pocahcnias. Norton, Wclcl
ana immediate stations: Pullman Sleepc
to Gary afe ar koanok, and Gary.
n" 2I-'';S9 y. m.-For Shenandoah d Loca
NogrHBoUHD
No- 2S-9:.9 a. m.--For Hagerstown am,
intermediate stations. connects NJ Shcu
andpah Junction for Washington, BALI
more. Philadelphia and New York, ano
at hagerStcwn for Harrisburg Philadrl
phia and New York
\" l4-T:5i y. m.-For Hagerstown, Wash
lngton, Baltimore. Philadelphia New
York; Pullman and Buffet Slecpers via
Hagerstcwn for Harrisburg, Philadcl'
phia and New York
No. 2--l:57 a. m.-For Hagerstown. Phila
delphia. New York; Pullman Sleeper ia
Philadelphia; Parlor Cars Philadelphia
and New York.
Rates, Time Tables. information cheerfnlly
n. upon application to Agent n "
w. Ry.
w. b. BEVILL, M.F. BRAGG,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Tray Pass. Agt
Roanoke. Va.
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Gee Whit I'm glad I'm free,
No xroddirnn> bells for- me
Women and Shi,s.

always call ship 'sheT"
"Lor', miss, you wouldn't ask that
IF you'd ever tried to steer one."-Kan-
eas City Independent.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24

y. h--i olloMlng schedule figures art
published only rs information and are not
guaranteed.
Ia Elect September q. 1908.
WESTBOUND.
Week days. trains leave Washington fol
Bluemont Is follows; $40 a. m; - y. NJ;
500 p. IN.
Sunday trains leave Washington for Blue
mont AS follows; 9.l5 a. m; 5.O5 o. m
5. 10 a. m. train connects ~ Bluemont foi
Winchester vim Stage Line.
EASTBOUND.
Week days. trains leave ~Bluemont fol
Washington: 5.45 a. m; - 10 =. m: ; p D. m.
Sunday trains leave Bluemont for Wash.
ington: 5.i5 a. m; :. - p. IN.
Week day trains leave LeeSburg for Wash.
ington; SIS a m.
l2.l5 p. m. train connects at Bluemont with
stage Line from Winchester
G. III. ACKFRT. Vice-Pres and Gen. Mgr.
> Ii. HARDwICK, Passenger Traffic Man
ager.
W. II. TAYLoE, General Passenger Agent.
l.. ). Brown, General Agent, 700 10th st.
\. w. Washington. ID. C.
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'sThankfulaess." said Uncle Ehc--
"ain' muffin but the common sen.
needful to recognize some Of &c eooL
things dis world is chock full Of" :
Washington Star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24
On tho Safe Side.

"Yn the matter OF drinking" unused
the philosopher with the impression.
fstic nose, 'be sure you are right and
You won't get n Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24
Gasoline Engine for Sale.

Expecting to install electric
motors. we offer for sale very
cheap for cash Al Horsepower
Blakeslee Gasoline Engine and at
tachments. Is in excellent condi-
ton. and can be seen running at
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-02-24

Ogilby. translator OF Homer and VIZ
gil, was uuGcGuninted with Greek n
III he was past City years of Gge
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Rent YNur 2nnrIa7 yaYslS

All tllr icading ,n,rul novels
OF the da' can he 'c5id fr.pa US
at TIE rate "t 10 cs#ta b. 4 oi
per week Large assortment to
choose from. Come and see them.
THE RICAMoRE SroRE.
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on Can Easily Operate
his Typewriter Yourself
- - -. - -.

il"n worry soIlr e. rr,>I..r,.,.f
p"n' arte him auliln. o.. ha.d
'atcS bins rimr g.. u..t .,..,--ga.a ,,s,
him in dn'h'--th, ic ..,'t c,a.y r,....
And t't'i h.l ont i...i i.,l.fs or card
-e.s-r make uui counts or l.i,l msi.D.
rncr own Handwriting,
IL loo had. reflects COZ. ynur staadi,sc
-r a. lNop.e fhink yun c,,' aGori s-,noyra-
anr. and = sometimes arnbi..aru>.
Yen can write oui your letters mas &,
'H' an aostract-iill 10 ia iuUsrance policy
inter- your card mem"s-makc out your ac-
counts, or hotei menu-or do any Kind of
Sr'ting You need, on any kind. size or thickness
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The man to whom you owe money
nerer rests.-Afchison Globe.