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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
Circumstances are not in our power
virtues are.-Farrar.
The Genealogical Question.

The business OF life allows no spare
time any more. One cannot get rich
nowadays In office hours, nor become
great. nor keep geographically inform
ed. nor do his share OF talking and
listening. Everybody but the plumber
and paperhanger works overtime.
How the earth keeps up necessary
amount OF whirling In the old twenty
four hour limit Is mere than we can
understand But she can't keep up the
pace much longer. she must have an
extra hour. And how 20 snatch 1t from
the tail end OF eternity is the burning
genealogical question. 50 Dallas Lore
Sharp in Atlantic.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
HOW SIZE CURED Josn.


John Henry took IN every show.
But left his wife behind
To keep the sidewalk clear OF snow
And all the chickens mind.
As n this wasn't mean enough.
He'd get soused at the show.
And every cent she saved for hats
He'd 80 and for beer blow
But every rooster has his day.
At least John found Il so.
To prove II I will tell you now
Why John cut out the show.
His wife just took his nne prize hens
And painted their legs green
She monkeyed with his ROSTERS tails
Until they looked real mean.
So when they got down TO the show.
Where John had gone ahead.
Fanciers sized them up and laughed.
And the big. swell Judge said:
Throw these old nuts into the street,
Where IL the faker mean
Who spliced Up these Gull rooster tails
And painted these hens greenY'
Now. John couldn't fully understand
As usual. he was fun
So when they chucked his show birds out
He charged like a mad bull.
He knocked that Judge clear through q
sash.
He sent those show coops flying. srnashl
He fired ROSTERS through the air
III they souawked "Murderi' every
where.
John sobered In the Jug awhile.
Then paid his big fine. with a smile
Now" said he TO his faithful wife.
That settles booze and shows for life
You served them rightr' she sweet,
said.
Such hypocrites SD dead
She piled his plate ~. fry
And at the teapot winked go eye.
{. NJ BARNITZ-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01

directed or when any one approaches.
Use a stick SO he Will not be scared
when the judge pOkes him
\ well trained bird often wins over
a superior because he shows or his
good points. Guard against frostbite.
Feed good regular ration. With extra
meat. Show birds should bubble over
with vim TO stand inspection and strain
or showing. This requires constant
attention. careful feeding and clean,
comfortable quarters.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
Fun For the Bow.

$50 you tried 10 convince your son
that he was not too old TO be subjected
TO corporal discipliney"
That's what I did" answered Farm
er CorntosSei. u gave him a good
old fashioned dresSin' down In the
woodshed jes' the same as IL he had
been ten years younger"
what did he doT"
"He jes' laughed an said II remind
ed him OF the good times he had when
be was bein' initiated In his college
fraternity. Washington Star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
POINTERS For SPORTS

Seven hundred poultry shows held
In this country last year Indicate how
people from all professions exhibit.
Some shows had over 6.OOO entries. A
Few judges are unfair or bungle, but
wins are mainly made on quality and
condition Of fowls.
Quality is decided by nearness OF
specimen to standard ideal. and the
exhibit should be selected by that cri-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
A CHANGE OF HEADS.
The Trick Dusky Ruler Wanted
Magician to Perform.

The Trick Dusky Ruler Wanted
Magician to Perform.
Thurston. the magician. had many
interesting experiences during his pro-
fessional tour OF the globe several
years ago. He went O. all sorts of
Outlandish places and appeared before
rulers Of many strange lands and COM
munities. On one occasion his man
ager had arranged that Thurston
should give an exhibition before the
ruler OF n province called Pagopa-o.
In the Fiji Islands. In the crowd chat
saw the exhibition were many Of the
black and yellow slaves Of the chief
tain. All the spectators were amazed
NJ the many strange manifestations of
the black art that Thurston offered.
but 40 trick appealed SO strongly 90
the assembled retinue and 10 the CHEZ
tain as that I'm which a white duck
was made TO appear with a black head
and black duck, after u moments
manipulation. with the head Of the
white duck. The trick had 20 be re-
peated. and then the chieftain engaged
IN a long whispered conversation with
the Interpreter
What IS desired?" queried the obli--
Ing trick player
The Interpreter couched apologize
ally and then responded. Respected
sir. our honored sire wishes YOU 10
take two Of his slaves and put q vel
low head on 4 black man and the
black head on the body OF n yellow
servitor. Our honorcd sire thinks IL
would DE very funny"
Tell his royal hi-ness." Tburstoa
replied. that could give a yellow
man a black eye. but I would NOT Ukc
10 attempt 20 make his entire head
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
Where Courtesy Prevails.

THE South Americans are very po-
lite" said the man who travels.
Naturally" answered Miss Cay
enne. "In some OF those republics II
is not safe to slight the humblest citi-
zen. There is no telling what moment
he may become president Washing.
ton Star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
A Kindly inquiry.

Fairlie-Iack. have you that ten
pounds | lent you the other day? Flyn-
tie-Not all OF 1t. old chap, but what !
have will do me a day or two longer.
Jolly kind and thoughtful OF you To In
oulre. though. illustrated Bits.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
KOdOl
Eor Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Il you Suffer from Indigestion, Dyspepsia Gas ON
TIC Stomach, Belching Sour Stomach, Heart burn,
etc., little Kodol will Relieve you almost Instantly

iKodol supplies the same digestive
Sizes Sizes that are found in a HEALTHY
diSss$sSSdn. Being liquid, it starts
hp HI S not only digests your food.
v Soo helps you enjoy every mouthfui
GOOD Su need sufficient amount of
strsn wholesome food to maintain
ength and health.
thosn1 this food must be dicested
inSyILcoughly. otherwise the pains of
fssfSteSCion and dyspepsia are the
VOL, nen your stomach cannot do its
heln properly, take something TO
onlp f2Vur stomach. Kodol Is the
M ~, complete rest.
,am mhys Because Kodol does tho
doa"e work as a strong stomach. and
V'' IL In a natural way.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
MARRIAGE.

Marriage may be- compared to a
tram car" said confirmed bachelor.
Why" asked his fair partner.
Because some people are just as
anxious 20 get out OF II as others are
to enterw-London Telegraph.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01

Second Floor PostofIice Buiiding)
Having formed Il partnership for
the purpose of doing a GENERAL
FIRE INSURANCE business. and
having secured a number of respon-
sible companies, we hereby solicit
your patronage and offer to insure
your property as reasonably as it
can be insured elsewhere.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
Eoresiolnt.

Little Willie-Say. pa. what is fore
sight? Pa foresight. my son, Is the
faculty of being around when there Is
a melon to be cut.-Chicago News
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01

The bow cannot possibly stand al
ways bent. nor can human nature sub
ssst without NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01

Go TO your drnggisttoday and set doll
lar bottle. Then after you have used the
entire contents or the bottle 81 you can
honestly say that ithas not done you any
good, return the bottle TO the druggist and
10 WALL refund your money without Ques-
ton or delay. We VIII then pay the drug
glst. Don't hesitate ali druggists know
thai our guarantee isRoOd. This Offer APP
plies 70 the large hottleonly and TO but one
~ family. The layge hottie contains ~
times as much as the afty cent bottle.
Kodol is prepared ut the iaborator-
les of Il. q. DeNvit6 & Co., Chicago.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01

SO, don't neglect your stomach.
Don't become chronic dyspeptic.
Keep your stomach healthy and
strong by taking n little Kodol.
You don't have to take Kodol all
the time. You only take 1t when
you need il.
Kodol is perfectly harmless.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
F. B. Whiting
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
Office Opposite Courthouse Square
BBRRYYlLLE, VIRGINIA.
Treadxsll Lodge 4. P.&A.M.KO eiS

Meets in Masonic Hall, a
Berryville, Va, on first Ky
and third Thursdays in w
each month from October To May
l, and on first Thursday in each
month from May 10 October /.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01

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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-12-01
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Som" Of the Most imposing Of tn. Pa
per Currency May Be Lawfully Re-
fused When Offered In Payment Of
an Obligation Of Any Kind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
YACHTSMEN LAY TO
 AT SOUND OF GUN
ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET OF THE BRIDGEPORT YACHT CLUB AT THE STRAIT
 FIELD LAST NIGHT.

The annual meeting and banquet of
 the Bridgeport Yacht Club took place at the Stratfield last night. The elec- tion of officers resulted in the re-elec- t1on of the old board as follows:
 Commodore, Henry A. Bishop; vice. commodore, Carl Foster; rear commo- dore, c. V. Burlington; secretary and treasurer, T. B. Beecher. Tn addition to the above the board of governors consists of Howard D. Pike, William E. Burnham, A. l.. Riker, A. H. Mac Kenzie, c. l.. Gulick, F. T. Bedford.
 The big dining hall was decorated in novel and attractive manner. The On the centre table was a semaphore and gun. The report of the cannon was the signal for the club to go into commission at the tables. The clubs burgee was raised on the semaphore at the report of the gun. The guests were Commodore Wilson Marshall, Morton W. Smith, Augustus Mott and Eugene Robinson of the Larchmont Yacht Club. The most interesting events of the evening were the pres entations of the cups won in the re- gattas last summer. Chairman Flames of the regatta committee presented H. A. Jennings with the seven cups he had won. Ex-Commodore T. H. Macdonald presented rear-Commodore Burlington with five cups. Ex-Com- modore T. B. Warren performed like service when he rendered two cups to Commodore H. A. Bishop, J. w. c. Rullard received two cups from vice Commodore Foster. William E.. Burn ham won one cup with the Gull and Thad Beecher made the presentation. Other trophies were sent to the win lers who were not present.
 Morton w. Smith, feet captain of the LarchInont Yacht Club and one of the party on the Atlantic when she won the historic race across the At lantic ocean, made an interesting and amusing address.
 Wilson Marshall asserted that Bridgeport was important enough to have a harbor with 25 feet of water. He called upon Harbor Master Charles H. Morris to get after the Congress- men from this state and obtain the re- luired appropriation. Commodore Bishop had something to say in the same line. Capt. Morris had other suggestions to offer among them a breakwater from Fayerweather's Is- and toward the spar buoy. Other speakers were Dr. George l.. Porter and Alderman Robert Gould.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
PUBLIC LIBRARY LECTURE
European Home of the New lmmigra. tion'' Subject of Tomorrow Evenings Lecture.

MT. Herbert F. Sherwood, connected with the editorial staff of the New York Tribune will be the speaker to- morrow Thursday evening in the Pub lie Library course. taking for his sub ject. 'The European Home of the New Immigration"
 More than seven million immigrants have landed in this country in the course of the last ten years, a part of the greatest human migration recorded in history and there are many ques- tions which arise in the minds of Amer ican citizens when they contemplate this great stream.
 For several years MT. Sherwood has been studying the subject as member of the Tribune staff. and more recent ly as a member of the party which visited Europe in the company of the United States Immigration Commis- sion.
 The lecture tomorrow evening will be we'll illustrated and descriptive of the customs and environment of the peoples of Italy. Austria Hungary and Poland. who comprise two-thirds of the present American immigration.
 Doors will be opened at o'clock and lecture begin at eight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
SENATOR MANWARING
 NAMED AS CHAIRMAN
Of Special Committee by State Business
 Mems Association.

Meriden. Jan. 20.--The directors of the State Business Mems Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon. The special object was to consider leg islative matters. and the legislative committee was directed to appear be- fore the judiciary committee of the Legislature at the proper time and support the public utilities bill.
 The directors also considered the question of organizing 8 state collect ing agency. At the last annual meet ing committee made 8 report recom- mending that s200 be appropriated for the purpose and that some one be hired to go around to visit the various local associations to interest them in the project. This report was turned down at the time. but the whole mat ter was again threshed out yesterday. It was finally decided to refer the mat ter to committee of seven. of which Senator M. w. Manwaring of Bridge port was named chairman. for consid- eration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
PROF. PHILIPS BEFORE ENGLISH CLUB, MONDAY
 TO RECITE BROWNING POEMS

The next lecture by Professor Will liam Lyon Phelps. of Yale will take place before the English Club on next ture will continue the subject of Browning The lecture will be an illustrated one. Professor Phelps will give selections from the fol owing poems, and these poems he requests the members of the audience to read before coming to the lecture:
 "Pippi Passes,'' 'Love Among the Ruins." Era Hippo Lippi." Andrea del Sarto." "A Toccate of Galluppi's," "The Guardian Angel" "The Statue and the Bust.'' 'The Ring and the Book"
 The stereopticon views to be used at the lecture are made from photographs taken by Prof. and Mrs. Phelps during their travels through Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
SACRED HEART SOCIETY
 IN FLOURISHlNG SHAPE
Frank O'Brien is Newly Chosen Presi.
 dent Whists Coming.

At an enthusiastic meeting of the Sacred Heart T. A. & l.. Society the following officers were elected: Presi- dent. Frank OBrien; vice president, James Walseh; treasurer, Edward Skane; financial secretary, James Grant: secretary, James Skane; record ing secretary, John Lyons; trustees. James Garrity and John Skane.
 The reports of the officers for last year were read and show the society to be in better financial condition than ever. The report of the Dance con- mittee was read and showed net ball. ance of over S125 cleared on the dance of Jan. 1. The Whist committee com- pleted arrangements for a series of whists at Warner Institute to start Friday evening, Feb. D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
WORKERS NEEDED
 IN PHILIPPINES
Gen. Wright Sends Letter to Yale News
 Outlining Opportunities.
Special from United Press.)

NOpSCldl AXOIi OLAtSQ ICSSt
 New Haven. Jan. 20.-The Philippines need workers. not spectators. This is the burden of letter from Secretary of War Luke B. Wright, former Philip pine governor, to Yale men given out through the Yale News today in which the secretary tells of the opportunities the islands offer young men.
 MT. Wright does not think a college education so needful as native ability. He says: "In the Philippines as at home. the college man if he has profit ed by his advantages. will find himself starting in the race better equipped for the struggle but he will find himself starting in the race better equipped for the struggle but he will find that win ming depends not only on equipment but on native ability. knowledge, nerve and-patience."
 The opportunities are excellent. he says. but business must be worked up slowly and patiently. He takes the opportunity to boost Uncle Sams Philippine employment bureau by say ing that teachers. stenographers, etc., are being constantly sent out to the Philippines by the government which gives them an excellent chance to study the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR COMPANY


 At the third annual meeting of the Bridgeport Real Estate Investment Co.,, held yesterday, a 10 per cent. dividend was declared for the third time in the history of the company which is .en gagged in making cement blocks and building houses of the same material. During the past year the company ex- tended its business to Norwalk, Conn.,, and the board of directors includes sev- eraI citizens of that place. The direc- tors elected are J. Croyden Tfce, F.. T. Buckingham; William Holman, Joseph L. Peabody, Edward J. Naylor, Charles E. Dow, former Mayor of South Nor. walk. and Elbert S. Adams of Nor- walk.
 Officers were elected as follows: President and treasurer. J. Croyden Tice; vice president, E. T. Bucking- ham; secretary, Joseph l.. Peabody The business of the company for the tast year was larger than that of the previous years of the company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
ROOT TO RESIGN THIS WEEK Hopes to Settles Important Matters o
 Sta.e Before Doing So.

washington, Jan. 20.-Secretary Root will resign from the Cabinet some time this week.
 The settlement of the Venezuela claims, the conference on maritime law now in progress in London, the Rudo- witz extradition case, the Newfound- land fishery and claims treaties with Great Britain and several other inn portant matters remain to be settled before MT. Root leaves the State De- pertinent. He hopes. however, to con- plete this work by Saturday.
 He will spend several weeks at Hot Springs, Ark, and will return to Washington shortly before the inaugu- ration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. he Kind You Have Always Bought signature ssass ses of &xNAzMa 
AUTOMOBILES FOR TAFT
House Approves Appropriation of Sl2,oO0
 for Them on a Busy Spending Day.

Washington, Jan. 20.-A record for recent years on appropria ton bills was made by the House yesterday. The general pension bill, carrying more than $160,0OO,o0o, and an urgent defi- passed and general debate concluded on the naval bill.
 The only item sin the urgent deficien- cy bill which occasioned any discussion was the appropriation of $12O00 for the purchase and maintenance of automo- piles for the use of the President. This, MT. Tawney explained, was made nec- essary because President-elect Taft proposed to use the buzz wagons in- stead of horses and carriages. The item was carried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
REPUBLICANS VOTED FOR HILL.

Hartford. Jan. 2O.-On the vote for U. s. Senator in the House yesterday IA Republicans voted for Congressman Hill They were: Hartford county, Messrs. Rockwell Moses. Mueller; New Haven county. Messrs. lift. Smith. C. F.. Warner: Fairfield county. North TOD, c. B.; Litchfield county. Norton, Everett: Middlesex county Fowler; Holland county. Peck, A. H., Wood, Metcalf. The Senate stood by tha cau- GUS nominations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
JEWISH FARMERS ORGANIZE
 Especial from United Press.)

New York, Jan. 20.-Thirty Jewish farmers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts have wound up their two day convention here by forming national organiza- tion known as the Jewish Farmers of America. A Jewish agricultural fair will be held each year during October. The following officers were elected:
 Chairman. s. P. Becker, Connecticut; vice chairman, Samuel Hein, New York; secretary, J. w. Pincus, New York, and treasurer, Samuel Kleinfeld, New Jersey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
HALF MILLION
 DOLLAR FIRE
 IN TOLEDO, 0.
Panic in Theatres Averted by the Cool.
 ness of the Actors.
Especial from United Press.)

Toledo, O.. Jan. 20.-Fire caused a $500.000 loss in the theatre section of the city and was gotten under control at this morning after hard fight The flames broke out in Brown. Eager and Hulps building on Summit street. just before the performances in the Arcade and Empire theatres were over. The rush of the apparatus warned both audiences and it was only by the cool ness of the actors that panics were avoided. The Hudson Dry Goods Com pany. the Scottish Woolen Company, the Japanese jewelry store. Fliesch- mans cafe and the Parish house of Trinity church were wiped out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
Y. w. o. A. NOTES.

Central Association. s2s State St.
 All members and friends are notified that the social which was to be held this week Friday evening. at the home Df Mrs. LEcien Warner, 61 Broad street, has been postponed for one month on account of sickness in the home.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-22
MUROE RED WHILE
RETURNING HOME
a. r. 6LANELY SHOT IN BACK
OF HEAD AND INSTANTLY
KILLED LAST
NIGHT.

Beckley, Dec. Especially wv. r
niakcly, colored man wen ,lodght
lin Tie community. was murdered Ia
night az $50 as DC was going home
from his work by some unknown per-
son.
Blakeiy ran a clothes cleaning and
pressing esjab. shmen, ard he hal
ci-scd his shop fer aa r.ght. When
but short dis,apc from is e,
he was fired upon. one Sic. ~.kmg
him in the back OF the head an. d.
ably killing him instantly. Pc-l.
in the vicinity hcsid throa shots. bu.
thinking they were fire crackers fired
in anticipation OF tho .o-days no
attention was paid tc The matter Hall
an hour later the deaf boly 1f Blake
ly was found on the side walk.
Immediately after tie shooting
man was seen running away from The
vicinity. but even Tits d.d net rxo.t,
suspicion There is absolutely no
c.eW to the murderer, and the pur-
pose OF tnc murder is more or less
uncertain. Blakcly had some prop
criy, Sac was a man who attended TO
his own business. and II is ro.
known that he had any enemies Some
small change was found ON the body.
but il is not known the amount 90
money he carried away from the shop
with him The general belief is tina;
Tho purpose Of the murder was rob
berry
The police are working ON the case.
but so far # has been barren Of re-
suits
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-22
WERE PLEASED
With RESULTS

Roanoke, Dec 22.-Omcials OF tho
Virginfsn. from the president down
have completed q trip over the road
from seweVs Point 10 Dsepwater.
including journey over the Winding
Gulf branc1, and indicate that they
ere pleased with The results. The
train which made the trip vas attach
ed 10 engine No 2O2 driven by
fne.neman r p Jackson. who was
accom- raniod by Fireman Petcr Eos
ter. The train consisted of private
car. No. G., and the coach, Dixie.
Capt Y G. Kelly was selected &C.
act as conductor on the trip aliI nc
had a his brakeman c. L. Simmons
The Official party was comprised o.
President Broughton. General Man
ager Raymond DuPuy. n. II. Ro-
Jr. Chief Engineer FeInstrom. judge
Campbell p f. White. and /. r.
Taylor.
Tho Virginia Gulf branch was the
marvel Of all the ofncias. as i' show.
81 many engineering successes as
we'll as bringing cut The fact that thr
snake-l'ko part of the road gives pos
sipilitJ Of much success as money
maker At one point the road wri
about vas, territory aud is witlin
a few minutes walk from two Fnas
of the G. * O In fact the Vrmmeu
parallels thc other road for i.ae
disiarca around the hills and eacr
road has two lines Of track and ar
~ i1c tracks arc wi'hiu stones throw
o. each other.