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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
LAFFAN THE PUBLISHER.
How Noted Art Critic and Journalist
Helped Green Reporter.


Helped Green Reporter.
William NJ. Lnffan. publisher and
principal owner of the New York Sun,
who recently died Of appendicitis at
his country home in Lawrence. N. Y.
was well known as a man Of letters
and an art connoisseur Of note.
As a newspaper man Mr.. Laffan's in
fluence was farreachtng. AS an art
critic and as an aid to J. Pierpont Nor
gan he did work that placed him
high in the ranks Of the men who have
helped in the art education of the
United States. 1t was to art that he
devoted his time when he could escape
from the exacting business Of attend
ing to many details connected with the
management of his newspaper.
Apropos of Mr. Laffan's interest in
art story Is told Of his kindness to a
green reporter who in 1892 went to the
American Art galleries. in New York.
when Sutton and Kirby were craze
among the elite to write something
about an important sale Of art objects.
Pretty soon he was in q daze. He had
served an apprenticeship at fires, muir
ders. funerals, police courts. ship
news. obituaries. etc., but did not know
the real meaning of jades. celadon.
Flambe and Souf1e, eggshell. lacquers.
Diamio, Netsukes. coupes. Tisha-l Ire.
faience. Satsuma. Cinnabar. inros. kin
kara, in-deu and a hundred and one
things with which the catalogue was
packed He was in a dense sweat Of
ignorance when big man sat down
beside him and asked If he could be Of
assistance. IF you understand any
thing about this sort Of rubbish, yes.
don't know what is worthless and
what Is not
For more than an hour after the sale
ended this man sat there, patiently
leading the reporter up to an apprecia-
ton of the fctile arts and suggesting
a list of objects worth mentioning In
a description of the sale. The reporter
thanked his good Samaritan without
asking his name and hurried to his Of
fee.
The newspaper account or the sale
attracted more attention in the Office
than anything in that line that had &C.
CURED there for many years, and the
green reporters stock jumped away
above par. No one Of the subeditors
dreamed that ho possessed SO intimate
a knowledge Of ceramics as the article
indicated, while the city editor made
grumptious inquiries concerning the
whyness and whereforeness of the
youth, who hitherto had scarcely been
noticed among the staff. 1t was for
tunate for the reporter that the sale
had ended. as that fact alone enabled
him to rest on his laurels. But he be-
came curious at last to know who had
helped him write so brilliant an article
and dropped into the art galleries to In
quire. Mr.. Kirby listened, to his de.
scription of the man and guessed he
did not know him There was no one
connected with the association that an.
swered it. why. there's my man now.
over there looking at that picture"
said the reporter, having discovered
his friend. who. Of course, had a way
of haunting art galleries. "Oh." said
Kirby. that's Mr.. Laffan Of the Sun.
Yes, he has way Of helping people.
Finest Judge Of art in America"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
Total .EeIip,e Of the Moon.

= There will be q total eclipse OF the
moon, visible generally throughout the
United States, on the morning Of Nov.
e.. The moon will enter the earth's
shadow from the southwest at Pill
4. M. and totallty will begin at 3:14.
The total eclipse will last till 4:36. with
the middle OF the eclipse at 1866. The
moon leaves the shadow at 5:3S, and
the eclipse is over. The above times
are for localities which keep eastern
standard time. For central time set
back one hour from above.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
:
Her Complexion.

We once knew woman who quar-
relied with her complexion. At one
time she touched it up SO much that
it became touchy. At another time it
was beyond the pale. Occasionally 1t
broke out and became very fiery. But,
however much she quarreled with It.
she was always ready to make 1t up.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
Corridor Of Nations For Big Hotel.

VoTfIuoT OF NaSIoHS tut 1T9 1I0sS''
There shortly will be corridor Of
nations" on the steam heated roof OF
the Hotel Aston, 10 New York, leading
to the belvedere. where tropical plants
have been massed in profusion. The
corridor Of nations is named because
Of the ivory tinted cabinets lining Ell
Their side of it that will contain flags
Of different nations. The glass door Of
each Is to have a small flag in view
Indicating the large flag folded within
When a. well known foreigner stops at
the hotel It will be easy to select the
dag Of his country and let It hoat from
the fiagpole. r. = 7 %EGt% ! r.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29

"What are the dining hours at your
clubT' ..m
st%''F'ron1 s to 8 for all except the COM
mittee."
"Why the exceptionP
Because rule 3 says, The commit
tee Is at liberty at any time to fill any
vacancy In their body - Boston
Transcript. sE y. #
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29

Regular Customer used to8be
two or three little bald spots on the
crown Of my head, away back. Are
they there yet? ,.@.Es 5t &. EST 9 "
Barber--No. sir; 1t amt so bad as
all that. Where those spots used to
be-, sir, there's only one now.-Chicxgo
Tribune. Sgt5Ess.a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
Easy M ethod.

Easy Method.
"Henry." said Mrs. Gloonip at din
ner. looking down at her watch, but
speaking to Mr.. Gloonip on the other
side Of the table, my watch hasn't
varied a second in week"
Remarkable" said Mr. Gloonip
"How did you get it to vary so little%
II broke the handspring"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
Troubiesor,e Teeth.

The Young One--Do your teeth ever
give you trouble? ~.ss
The Old One-Ol, yes. nfslay aem
sometimes.-Yonkers Statesman.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
AHard Qna.

"When," he demanded. will you pay
this billT' ....@." f. r.. :. $a
Smiling, we waved him toward our
confrere. ss4s ls9s4sv.@g,.s ~. a f.s5 ii,
''You must ask we said. ''the pun
zle observation-disclosures
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29

Be conciliatory and considerate If
you hope to win Cancellation and con-
sideratiOn-Ward
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29

Nothing great was ever achieved
without enthusiasm. Emerson. .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29

I Great trees give more shade than
fruit. German Proverb. .~>r T. r
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-12-29
With Torturing, Disfiguring
Eczemas, RaShes

And other itching, burning, bleeding,
scaly and crusted skin and scalp humors
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10

every four years or SO. They are very
fond OF the roots and stems OF peren-
NAL weeds. especially those of quaclI
grass md morning glory. and they
Will continue 90 root until the last
piece is brought TO light and eaten.
Where all the fields are not fenced
hog tight temporary pen may be
used. This can be moved about over
the patches of quack grass and morn
Ing glory until they are destroyed.
The weed problem is not nearly so
difficult rs many people believe. The
remedy for weeds is good farming.
and when good farming becomes the
rule weeds will largely disappear. In
a way weeds are more OF benefit
than an injury. IL It were not for
them we would often lie tempted to
let the cornficld 20 few days longer
before cultivatinS and thus fail "a get
as large crop rs we might Otherwise
have done. 1t is the cultivation that
the presence Of the weeds forces upon
us that makes plant food available
and prevents the escape Of capillary
moisture and so enables the plants to
put their best efforts into producing n
maximum yield
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
NOMINATE
YOUR
FAVORITE
IN OUR
PIANO
CONTEST

If you have piano yourself YOU
may be more fortunate than some
of your friends. You surely know
of some worthy friend who has
always wanted a piano, but who
has never been In a position to buy
such a high priced instrument.
Here then is just your opportunity.
Here is where you can do your
friend good turn, and help her
get a beautiful high-grade piano
without costing either you or her
one penny. If you want your
friend to get this piano, just get
one of the nomination blanks. fill
in her name and address. together
with your own name and mail or
send it TO our store. Upon receipt
of the nomination blank. we will
place the name of your friend in
the list Of contestants for the
piano, and publish her name on
our nomination board in our store.
Your own name will not be men
toned if you so desire.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Successful Sugar Beet Meeting

The Courthouse was we'll filled
last night by farmers from various
parts Of the County. who came to
attend the lecture ON Sugar Beet
Culture.
The principal speaker was DIR.
&C.. o Townsend, of the L. :.
Department of Agriculture, and
he gave y very clear talk ON the
subject. answering ali questions
concerning preparation of soil,
how To- harvest crops. estimated
cost and returns, etc.
DIR. Townsend made three state
mcntS which should receive the
closes, consideration from our
farmers:
The annual consumption of
sugar To each per>on in the United
S,utcs is IS pounds.
Less than ono-fourth of our
sugar is produced in this country.
Sugs- hcrts l,~nduc,. hest results
in liu.r soil.
Mr.. L II. LsBaume. The Arri-
cultural and Industrial Agent OF
Tia y. & w ioll o., farmers tl.at
his road woulJ 90 all ~ sSiblr ia
hrlr sac culture and experiments,
would 'ur'.i~h S..,''. ana. ~ Tie
r.,duc;. and report ON its char,
scler.
H.. sad ehc reason for the roads
iutrrcs' Nas IT, cau-,, if they c,.rla
secure the location OF sugar
refinery, IL would mean great
increase in their freight receipts.
Mr.. G. :. Warner, who ~i!
have active charge of the cxIrri
mcntS ON the y K w. this year,
stated that this would bc tho last
year Of experiments. and tina; tie
result dependei entirely upon the
farmers. He wilt be here nearly
every week during the summer.
and will be glad To give informal
ton or assistance of any kind L.
those who are making the expert.
mentS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10


combat is their great seed pros
capacity. II is not difficult to Kill one
formal plant but no sooner * that
done than another springs up 70 take
its place
Early fall blowing gets rid 81 many
OF these weeds by turning them I'M
der before the seed is r.lc Some OF
the seed which Is ripe will grow up.
and the plants will be Killed by the
FIRST freezes OF wlntcr. If the fe.d il
narrowed early In the spring many OF
the remaining seed can be Induced 70
start The more weeds that come UP
at this time the better. since they viii
be killed I'm the subsequent prepare
ton OF the land for planting.
There is no better Implement for
killing weeds before corn comes M
than the harrow narrowing Is a
cheap operation, since so many acres
can be gone over in day The more
times n cornfeld can be gone over
with the harrow before the corn comes
up the better In narrowing TO XIII
weeds care should be taken not e. do
the work when the weather IS cloudy
or the ground too wet. or the weeds
VIII be tranSplantcd rather than Killed
In regard 10 the value-of narrowing
growing corn opinions differ greatly.
II is almost impossible however. 10
harrow corn without destroying some
OF II. II is a waste OF time 10 test
the seed and planter with the idea OF
getting good stand and then harrow
part OF Il out. Unless the weeds are
very bad the harrow had better be
put away IL the machine shed as soon
as the corn begins 10 appear above
the surface II the ground.
Thorough cultivation from the time
the corn is two or three inches high
until it is ready to LAY by will do
much 10 keep the weeds i'm check. The
deep early civilizations VIII bring no
the seeds that have been lying dor
mant NJ the bottom of the furrOw
| slice These VIII terminate and he
killed by the later civilizations Fox
tail may grow up and go TO seed after
the crop gets too large 10 cultivate.
| II is often good plan TO SOW rape in
corn at the last cultivation. This Will
come up quickly and shade the ground
SO completely that it viii prevent the
growth OF annual weeds almost en-
| tirely.
Annual weeds seldom do much dam
1 age in small grain. If the grain Is
drilled in on n properly prepared seed
bed IL Will get such n start that most
Of the weeds will be smothered out
and die for lack Of plant food and
light one annual that is sometimes
troublesome In grainields is mustard
Since this weed is easily killed 10y
cultivation 1t seldom goes TO seed
In cornfields. Consequently when
small grain follows corn there is little
mustard seed in the soil except that
which is sown with the oats.
There is another annual. or rather
winter annual, that is much harder to
eradicate than those mentioned so far
This is squirreltail grass. So called be
cause of its fuzzy heads The seeds
are very light and are attached to
long boards, which cause them TO be
carried for considerable distances by
rne wind.
Sqairreltail grass IS not troublesome
In cultivated fields. but often In
tests meadows and pastures to such
an extent as TO make them almost
worthless. Moving as soon as the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last 10 Vars. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
lions and financially able TO carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. @.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price % cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
N attempting to produce large

WN attempting 20 produce large
81 crops the farmer finds thar hs
81 has many enemies working
against him. Among the worst
OF these are weeds. one OF the great
est problems tha, confront the farm
or is that of keeping his crops free
from these pests. After field has
been SO handled and prepared that a
large amount of plant food Is I'm availa-
bic form. with plenty OF moisture TO
dissolve it. It Is poor policy 20 allow
weeds to seize this food and moisture
and convert them into worthless
product
Weeds may be divided into three
general classes-annusls. biennials and
perennials Annual weeds are propo-
gated entirely 10y seeds and live but
one year. An exception TO this is
found I'm the winter ANNALS. which
come up In the fall. live through the
winter as small plants and produce
seed the following spring.
Among the most troublesome annua
weeds are the foxtails. These are
grasslike plants that are too common
to need any special description. Tn,
fact that makes them so difficult TO
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Major Ideal

Is handsome rich chestnut stallion
with white hind pasterns. Is hands
high, weighs 1l40; foaled April %.
1908; three-year-old trial trotting,
2:ls{. He is by the Beau Ideal
2:15t, dam Future Princess by
Chimes. He has conformation,
individuality, breeding. and pro-
ductive qualities, which, combined
in one horse, fill the desire of all
fastidious breeders-an ideal stall
lion.
comes from the Village Farm"
combining as it does the two great
brood mares, Nettie King and
EStabella.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Coyner & Conner
Little Locals

Mr.. 4. Cummins left last week for
Chicago, where he will be engaged in
bu siness for some time.
Green is the prevailing style this
Spring. We have all the new shades
J. d. Wiley.
Mr.. and Mrs. W T. Milton have re-
turned from visit TO their son, Rev
w. II. Milton, in Roanoke.
Money to Loan-Money to lend in any
amount on Farm Land.
BLACKBURN SMITH.
Prof. ID. G.. Cooley, OF the Boyce High
School, was visitor here last week.
Our Shoes are Neat and Nobby-High
and Low. J. d. Wiley.
Rev E. J. Richardson, who has been
helping the "drys" at Shepherdstown for
several weeks, was in town Sunday.
GEO. B HARRIsIoN, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
Mamie White left Monday for Clarks-
burg, W. Va, for visit TO relatives and
friends.
Our Spring Suits have arrived-and
they can't pc surpassed. J. d. Wiley.
Mr.. Wickham Byrd is visiting relatives
and friends in New York.
Money 10 Losn-ln sums of 81 900 or
more; secured by deed of trust on Real
Estate.
DR.. \. b Tucker, MIR. Louis Scheuer
and Mr.. Z. Coiner have been in New
York for the past few days.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and ex-
pels colds. Get the genuine in yellow
package. J. c. Jones, Wildwood; r. c.
Green, Boyce, Va.
Messrs. Grigsby, Reardon and Struder,
Legislature candidates, were in town
this week, and shook hands with their
friends.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
r. Nj. HENRY.
Sumac Mill Stables,
Winchester, Va
The Forbidden City.

From THE Forbidden City and
Its Political Mysteries" by Isaac
Taylor Headland, in the March
Metropolitan Magazine:
The City of Picking is regularly
laid out. Toward the south is the
Chinese city, fifteen miles in cir
conference. To the north is a
square, four miles on each side,
and containing sixteen square
miles. In the center of the square,
inclosed by beautifully crenelated
wall thirty feet thick at the bottom.
twenty feet thick at the top and
twenty-five feet high, surrounded
by a mOat one hundred feet wide,
is the Forbidden City, occupying
one square mile. In this city there
dwe!ls but one male human being,
the Emperor, who is called the
solitary man"
There is a gate in the center of
each Of the four sides, that on the
south. the WI men, being the
front gate, through which the
Emperor alone is allowed To pass.
The back gate, guarded by the
japanese during the occupation, is
for tlIe Empress Duwager, the
Ennr-.>s and the women of the
cnur'. Mill. tin. side gates are for
TIC officials, merchants or others
who may have business in the
palace.
Through the center of this city,
from south to north, is passage
way about three hundred feet wide.
across which. at intervals of two
hundred yandS, they have erected
large buildings. such ~ the inn
perial examination hall. in
which the Emperor receives his
bride, the imp,I,al library. the
imperial kitchen. and others of a
like nature, ali covered with
yellow tiles. and known to tourists.
xho sec them from the Tartar City
wall. rs the palace buildings.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Ice Plant Growing

Engineer Webb and his big
force Of employees are rushing
work a, the Ice Plant. and the inn
mensc freezing tank was con pleted
yesterday aud filled with water to
test it for any possible leaks.
The work j. moving along with
clock-likc precision. and the Off
GERS of the company are delighted
with the appearance uf the plant.
BY the first of April the plant
will be practically completed and
ready for freezing ice.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Undertaken EnderS Improvements.

Mr.. John III. Enders mas torn
down lie old log house which has
been standing on the property
there for a isnGred gears or more
and will le vel the ground aud SOW
down grass for nice yard. He
will also tear down his present
Workshop and build modern
structure there for his undertaking
rooms.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Mn. Lao glrne CritieaIIY m.

Mr.. a. l.. Byrne, who formerly
lived near Berryville, but who
moved last year to a farm near
Stephenson, is critically i'll with
pneumonia, and was not expected
to live yesterday. This morning
it is believed that his condition is
slightly improved, although he is
not out Of danger.
Mr.. Byrne is a brother-in-law of
Cashier James w. Foley, of the
First National Bank, having mar
ried a daughter of Mr.. B. +. Foley.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Adds Safe Deposit Boxes.

Another nest of Safe Deposit
Boxes has been installed by the
Bank of Clarke County this week.
The first boxes put in by this Bank
were in the nature of an expert
ment, but SO popular have they
become that all have been taken,
hence the necessity for the new
supply. Anyone having papers
or valuables of any kind should
have a Safe Deposit Box, as the
rent is merely nominal, while the
safety offered is absolute.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
White Barber Shop

We have bought the shop for
merly conducted by Thos. Sim
mons, and will in future conduct a
first-class white barber shop. If
you want nice, smooth shave or
stylish hair cut. come to see us.
We guarantee our work to be sat
isfactory. Everything will be kept
neat and clean.
t II PULLIAM BROTHERS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Curtain Changed at Lyric.

The curtain a. ite Lyric Theater
las hon changed to the front of
g." tniiiin9. and the picture
machine has been moved to the
rear, thus assuring the patrons an
easy exit and perfect safety.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Services al Presbyterian Church.

Rev. j. 4. Thomas, of Millboro,
Va, will hold services in the Ber-
ryviIle Presbyterian Church next
Sunday morning at II O'Clock. and
in the afternoon at Stones Cha rcl
at 3 O'Clock.
a cordial welcome is exter ID
TO all.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
"Will" CHAMPION Has an Heir.

Mr.. W. O. Champion, one of
the most progressive and up-to-date
farmers in this section, is fittingly
celebrating the arrival of bounc-
ing baby boy at his home.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Household Goods

Ten piece cherry chamber suit. 3 piece
walnut chamber suit bed steads. 8 mat
trtsses, set springs, large wardrobe. folding
couch, 3TOcking chairs, morris chair, six din
ing chairs, 70 extension talks, sewing table
sewing machine in fine order > large kitchen
tables, kitchen cupboard 100 piece set OF
dishes. lot Of other dishes, cook stove and
ute' sis, large wonder stove good as new.
bed room stove. wickless OIL cooker with oven.
washing machine and wringer galvanized
tubs. churn, separator, meat chopper; lard
press. cream freezer, milk crooks, glass lars.
window and door screens. 2 sheet-iron fire
boards, 8 Mosaic stove boards lot of 4 and
6-inch pipe. repeating shot gun 6-shot %
slbre Remic gtOi Rifles 3s caiibre Revolver.
lot Of bacon, canned goods; potatoes. stands
OF bees, lot OF fixtures, about IS chickens.
some fine Plymouth Rock puilets.
Terms:
All sums of $40 and under. cash. ON all
SANS over $40 a credit OF ~ months will be
given. the purchaser TO execute well endorsed
negotiable note, bearing interest from date
and payable at any Of the Charles Town
or Berryville banks
No property 10 be removed until terms of
sale are complied with.
Sale will begin at 80 O'Clock.
Lunch will be served 10 the public.
ID nnhfKt
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
YOUR MONEY

will earn 3 per cent interest if
deposited in THE FIRST NATIONAL.
BANK OF BERRYvILLE, a modern
and up-to-date banking institution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

Is likely - he exactly what you make it,
a hat YOU do ROW in The way of saving may
determine WHIST the future will bring you
\ saving account is u great helper; let us
open one for You.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
u HrrrNville Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-10
Mrs. Boyer Rapidly Recovering

Mrs. III. +. Boyer, who has been
very i'll for some time, is now
rapidly recovering, and IS able to
leave her bed and sit up.