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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
state Highway Commission.

One result of the appeal made to the
committee on appropriations of the
House by the commercial bodies OF the
state was seen when that committee
reported. with favorable recommen-
dation, the bill for the establishment of
state highway commission. Agita-
ton to this end has been prosecuted
with vigor for several years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Pensions For Teachers.

School teachers in first-class dis
tricts will be interested in knowing
that the bill providing for pension
retiring fund passed second reading in
the House. There was a lively fight
on the proposition because many Of
the members were opposed 70 Great
ing such fund
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

ney trouble was he
reditary, and my
parents spent hun
dreds Of dollars try
ing to cure me. L
was nervous. my
eyesight had failed
noticeably. my cir.
culation was bad.
sleep ftful, heart
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
The Riahtful User

Knicker-Why did you discharge
your chauffeur
Bocker-He persisted in taking his
friends out when the cook wanted the
auto.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
INHERITED KIDNEY raousLE
Could Feel II Constantly GAMMA
Ground ~ Time Passed.

NrA Frank Roseboom, 512 W. Wash
lngton ST., Moscow. Idaho. says: Kid
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

PILES CURED IN Q TO II DAYS.
PAzO OINTMENT 10 qua Santeod TO cure any
of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or PrOtrudinl Plies
Sto IL days or money refunded. ~.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

The dentist is invited to attend
many . swell gathering.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

II love wasn't blind Cupid would
have lot more work to do.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

Browns Bronchial Troches" relieve
Bronchitis Asthma, Catarrh and Throat
Diseases. Is cents a box. Samples sent free
by John I. Brown Son, Boston, Mass.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

A scientist claims that 10000 mi
crobes can roost comfortably on the
point Of pin. That's more than one
man can do
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
A Douestse Eye

A Domestic Eye RemeAy
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu-
rine In Your Eyes. You VIII Like Murine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Big Fire Narrowly AYerted.

Some careless person threw a
lighted cigar or cigarette into a
waste box at the office Of NJ.
Pulliam < Son, the well known
implement dealers, one evening
last week, and after it had smould-
cred for several hours it broke out
into a brisk blaze.
Veterinary Surgeon w. ID.
Cameron, who was passing in re,
Spouse to a late night call, saw the
blaze and gave the alarm. and Mr..
p. Il. Pulliam quickly responded.
The blaze was soon conquered.
although a few moments more OF
Roadway would have been sufi.
cient to insure the destruction OF
the Office, and probably the main
implement warehouse.
Habitual smokers cannot be toe
careful in dropping cigarettes, as
great fires have been started by
them; and in this case a pig fire
was averted only by the opportune
passing of DIR. Cameron.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Little Locals

Miss Emily Powers is visiting friends
I'm Gloucester county. Va.
Mr.. Ludwel Baldwin, Of Norfolk, is
here on visit 10 relatives and friends.
Money to Loan-Money to lend in any
smoant on Farm Land
BLACKBURN SMITH.
MrJohn Winter and family. Of Leland,
Miss, are visiting Mrs. f. ). Powers.
Mr Isaac Gibbs and son, Douglas, who
have been visiting relatives and friends
here, have gone TO Berkeley Springs to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hammond Siler.
Money to Loan-In sums Of 81 900 or
more; secured by deed of trust on Real
Estate.
GRO. Il HARRIsION, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
Mr.. Norton Clagett of Bramwell, W.
Va, is visiting his homefolks here
Mr. Fred Loeber. Of Baltimore is visit
ing Mr. Cornelius NanDcventer.
Miss Dora Taylor has returned from
the Summer School at the University Of
Virginia
Leave your subscription 10 the Bal,i-
more sun al the Ricamore Store.
Mis-. Daisy 5. Mcveigh and little
daughter, Of Baltimore are the guests
for the summer of Mrs William Boohsm,
at "Msntua." near town.
Hon. A. Moore. Jr.. has returned from
two weeks trip TO Rawley Springs.
Rev. :. Scollay Moore, Of Parbersburg,
w. Va, visited relatives and friends here
last week
Rev W. II. Milton ,wbohas been locat-
cd in Roanoke, is here on visit to his
father, Mr.. W. T. Milton. before going
TO accep; his new charge at Wilmington,
y.
Mrs. II II. Dovell, Of Luray, is visiting
her sister, Mrs J Ed. Ogden.
Mr.. Chester Ogden, Of Roanoke is
here on visit to his homefolks
Mr. and Mrs John 4. Lutz, Of Wash
ingtou. are visiting Mrs : T. Baughmsn
and family
Mrs John c. Wilson and little SON, OF
Baltimore. are visiting Capt j. T.
Griffith
large number of people from this
section went TO PurcellNille TO attend
Camp Meeting services last sunday
Contractor =. r. Pulliam has just laid
nice walk and steps of cement at the
residence OF Mr.. Louis Schouer on Main
street which add much to the appearance
snd comfort Of the place
Messrs. Joseph and Leon Scheuer, OF
New York, are visiting their father, Mr..
Louis Scheuer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Says Kent Will Win.

Mr.. w. b. Carnes, Secretary to
Hon. Bascom Slemp, Congressman
from the Ninth Virginia district.
and Mr.. John r. Crown, Virginia
Editor of the Washington Herald
were here this week on a three-dav
fishing excursion. They spent
Monday on the Shenandoah river
near Berry's Ferry, and caught
the largest bunch of bass which
has been pulled from the Shenan-
doah river the season.
Mr.. Carnes, whose home is in
Big Stone Gap, thinks the Demo-
Gratis have greatly strengthened
chances of Republican success in
the State by nominsting ,Judoe
Mann, as he believes the clean
record and high character Of the
Republican Gubernatoral nominee
Hon w p. Kent, of WytheviIle
WI 'aily 10 MS support the full
strength of the Republican party
ana an immense number of the
young men Of the State who have
previously been Independent in
politics or have supported the
Democratic nominees.
Mr.. Carnes is enthusiastic over
the chances of Republican success.
and says the Republican party in
the State will present a solid front
IN the campaign and will carry the
night into the enemy's country
meaning. ofcourse, the strongholds
of Judge Mann.
Messrs. Crown and Carnes will
return to Washington today.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

FIG. IL POOR WAY tn LAY TILE
tile. II is "a good plan to use sewer
pipe for n few Zee; back from the out
let, as IL Is not So ",lsiiy displaced by
freezing.
Many drains are butt with an out.
let I'm n box at the side OF the road or
next TO n neighbours fence. Such an
outlet is not very satisfactory. but
sometimes Il Is the best that can be
provided. The box should be well
built TO keep out rubbish. The mouth
OF the tile in this ms well as in other
forms Of outlets should be covered to
keep out S.aall animals during dry
weather. The bottom Of the box should
be at least a FOO, below the tile. The
silt that settles here should be clean.
ed out occasionally 4 much better
plan than the use Of Tile box is TO CO.
operate with ihr road authorities or
with the rV n.'ur aud extend the line
OF tile TO soc PERMANENT outlet
-yir9 the Tile.
1t rare, rJyS rarmcr To hay his
own tile iri d. should Keep close
watch Of thr 'ren whom he hires to do
the work IS li;fle carcicssness In, lay
ing the Use aay make the drainage
system 49,. ii,aliy worthless II at
any play" 'o tile dips nr Inch below
the grace ne. that inch will nn m
with silt. 2 he cala,lty OF the whole
system v-l re reduced thar much.
The oiG ing that chain Is no
stronger f"1n iiS weakest link applies
with espe. -d force Go tile drain. No
man can las tie To grade accurately
by eye. oven IL there is water running
in the often NJ the time Remember
that Il l. your money that is paying
for the drain and that Il is your priv
ilege 10 have IL pat I'm as you want II.
The only way 10 get the tile laid ex-
actly 10 grade Is Co use targets. When
an engineer lays our line OF the tile
he sets row OF grade stakes. each
one marked with the depth the ditch is
10 be ut that point. When the ditch
is down nearly 10 the required point
targets are set up at these grade
stakes. 4 target consists OF an upright
stick on each side of the ditch With
a crossbar clamped TO IL. These cross
bars should be adjusted so that they
are level and just seven feet above the
grade line For instance. II the cut
marked on the grade stake Is four
feet the crosSbar should be three feet
above the stake. After number of
these targets have been set string is
stretched acrosS tie Tops o! them
Then measuring stick seven feet lone
will just reach from the string L. The
correct grade line VI ith onc ui,n "a
hold the measuring sii.k r,-1 -a- ihpr
to scrapc cui the huiion ,f fN Itch
1t can be duy to israG very accurately
OF course both a.. ging the ditch
and laying the tile saould begin at the
outlet. Don't lei the men stand on
the bank and lay he tile with a hook.
Make them get down into the ditch
end put them in by hand. standing on
those already laid to hold them IN
place BY handling each tile any
cracked or imperfect ones can be dis
covered and thrown out After the
tile are laid n little dirt should be
scraped from the side OF the ditch to
hold them In place AS soon as the
whole line is in no time should be lest
In covering the ditch
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

on sandy soil viii draw seventy Eve
feet on either side. while In clay soil
their effect VIII not be felt third as
far. As already stated. the width OF
the strip of good corn or other grain
over drain Is good indication OF the
pulling power" OF the drain. Where a
drainage system is being put In a little
at time the laterais can be put In
from 90 10 200 feet apart at first. de-
pending on the soil. and others put In
between later II experience shows
them TO be necessary.
The Outlet.
One OF the most important parts OF
the drainage system Is the outlet. II
the drain empties into a ditch or
stream a stone bulwark should be
built up to keep the end tile from be-
ing washed away. The drain should
enter the stream above the level OF the
water IL possible. When II enters be-
low the force OF the current is check
ed, and IL the water is carrying much
silt some OF 1t VIII be deposited in the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
MAKING A TUNNEL.
The Way Railroad Engineers Bore
Through n Mountain.

The Way Railroad Engineers Bore
Through n Mountain.
Sometimes the construction engineer
brings his new line face TO face with
mountain too steep 20 be easily
mounted. and then he prepares to
pierce IT, Tunnels are not pleasant to
ride through. They are. moreover.
fearfully expensive TO construct, and
they necessitate n double inspection.
But-and the but" in this case is n
very large one-they reduce grades
and distances In wholesale fashion.
and so In mountainous country the
engineer must be prepared to drive
tunnels and the folk who come after
him TO operate them. The tunnel Job
is apt 10 be n separate part OF the
work. IL calls for fits own expert tai
emit
III the tunnel is more than n half or
thrce-quarters OF a mile long Il will
probably be dug from shaft or shafts
MS well MS from its portals liz this
way the work VIII not only be greatly
fastened. but the shafts will continue
I'm use after it is completed as vents
for the discharge OF engine smoke and
gases from the tube.
The ordinary course OF such work is
by the use OF cutting shields proceed
ing simultaneously from tho portals
and from the footings OF the shafts.
These shields are 10 be likened to
steel rings OF circumference only
slightly greater than that OF the I'm
iShed tunnel. Men working on differ
ent levels OF this shield with pick and
with drill and dynamite constantly
clear n path for II. whereupon IL IS
pressed forward. Tracks follow the
cutting shield, and more locomotives.
steam or electric. are used in remoy-
ing the material. The use of electric
lily keeps the tunnel quite clear of
gases and makes the safest light for
the workers
In rare cases the rock through which
the tunnel Is bored Is strong enough
TO support itself. But in most cases
the engineers prefer TO line the bore.
With brick. as a rule. and this lining
Is set In place right In the path OF the
cutting shield After long weeks and
perhaps months OF work the time
comes when the different bores meet
ana the tunnel Is a single underground
tube from portal to portal
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postOfiice for the week
ending August 7, 1909:
Mrs. Mary Williams.
Mrs. Emily II. Roy.
Mrs. Edward Parker.
Mrs. Jackie Carper.
Rev. Chas. Brown.
Mr.. 6. G.. G0lling.
Mr.. Joseph Thomas.
Mr.. Toletta Antonio.
Persons calling for the above let
ters will please say they are adver-
tised and pay one cent for each
j. X. ELDER, Postmaster.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
THE AMERICAN WON.
Hobbs Picked All the Locks In u,
Bank Of EnuIand


Bank Of England.
The first worlds fair. the Crystal
palace at London. was held In 1851
IL was at the Crystal palace that the
American mechanic showed that he
stood second TO none in the world
Hobbs challenged Chubh. and Hobbs
the American mechanic, carried of the
nrst prize as lockmaker. Hobbs rem
resented an American manufacturer
OF iron bank safes. lie placed his safe
on exhibition and tied the KEY to the
combination lock on the outside. In
size the safe was placed ESQ, or 81. $50.
ana the free offer was made to the
mechanics Of the world that If they
opened the safe the money contained
therein could be taken for their suc-
cess. The safe was never opened Ar
that time Chubb was famous all over
England and in Europe as a lock-
maker. The Bank Of England Indoors
cd Chubb and used his locks excIu-
slNely. Hobbs examined the work
manship OF the locks and offered 10
not only enter the outer doors of the
Bank OF England, but to open also the
the treasure
safes, inside OF two hours IL permission
was given. This was too much for
the Britishers to stand, and they gave
the necessary consent.
Hobbs was on hand two hours be-
lore the time for opening the doors OF
the bank arrived and announced him
SELF ready to so to work. All the tools
ne mad he carried in his vest pocket
consisting of about twenty picks. He
opened the front door in seven min
utes and entered the bank triumphant
~. He next approached the outer
door of the treasure safe. In six
minutes the door opened, and before
one hour had passed, half OF the time
ne asked for. he had his hands In the
treasure Of the bank. much TO the
amazement of the directors of the bank
and 90 the intense disgust OF Chubb.
man of influence and wealth. He
took his defeat gameIy, however. and
soon set to work to improve his locks.
This he did by taking Hobbs into his
employ as an adviser.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

hardpan the tile may have to be laid
shallower or the water will never get
TO them. Deep tile mean deep layer
OF mellow soil, which acts as a sponge
TO hold capillary water for the crops.
The deeper the tile the farther their
effect will be felt on either side
The size Of the tile depends upon the
fall and the amount OF land to be
drained. The engineer who lays out
the drain will usually be able to COM
pute the size required.
In estimating the number OF acres to
be drained by given line OF tile ali
the land from which surface water
flows toward It should be included, as
well as all land drained by laterals
which empty into it.
The depth Of the drains and the char
acter of the soil are the chief factors
that determine the distance apart to
place tie drains Tile four feet ceep
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Standard
Sewing
Machines
Best In the World
On Exhibition and for Sale by
S. F. BAUGHMAN


Expecting to install electric
motors. we offer for sale very
cheap for cash a AZ Horsepower
Blakeslee Gasoline Engine and az
tachments. Is in excellent condi-
ton. and can be seen running at
COURIER Office any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
POlled Durham for Sale.

Thoroughbred Polled Durham
Bull, of fine blood and an excellent
sire. Age. 2 years. Price, $50.
j. TOWNSEND BURwEIL.
81 If Wildwood. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Rent Your Popular Novels.

All the leading popular novels
of the day can be rented from US
at the rate of 10 cents per book
per week. Large assortment to
choose from. Come and see them.
The RrcAMoRE STORE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

DeWitts Little Early Risers, the pleas
ant, safe, sure, easy little liver pills. \
salve You may always depend upon in
any case where You need salve, Is De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve-
especially good FOR Piles. Sold by all
Druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

all of the pure-bred Short Horn cattle. Per
cheron horses. Shropshire sheep and Poland
Shlna hogs, Of the late Robert II. Smith.
rms stock IS the best, representing as il does,
the ittest after careful selection and Needing
out by Mr.. smith for the past five years. All
slock Will be sold at what it may bring with
out protection.
Parties VIII be met at Rippcn ON morning
of sale and returned in evening. Anyone
coming day before sale will be met and en-
tertalned If notified. | hope we shall see ALI
of MI SInifhiS fricr.la 90 - -.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Valley Realty Company
4 G. c. Splitter
HARRlSOEBURG, VIRGINIA.
Order Of Publication

10 august huleS lJU9, Sd Monday.
Virginia, Clarke County. set:
Clerks Office Of Circuit Court,
IN VACATION.
Christopher Laws, Complainant
Lula J. Laws, Defendant
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to obtain a decree
Tor the dissolution Of bonds of matrimof =
and for an absolute divorce IN favor OF the
complainant against the defendant. and for
general relief
II appearing by affidavit filed, that the
sad Lula T. Laws is not a resident of this
stare IL Is ordered that the said Lula +.
Laws appear within fifteen DAYS after dre
publication of this notice at the Clerks Office
OF our said Court, and do what is necessary
TO protect her interests.
Teste SAM'L MCCORMICK ClarL
Conrad Kownslar, p. q.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
so Short-Horn Cattle so

Including the entire breeding herd flows
and heifers as well as 3 herd bulls and sew
eral youngsters. These cows have been care
fully selected for their qualities as breeders
and mixers, and will compare favorabIv
with any herd in the state The bulls are
extra good ones, having been selected to
head the herd
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
PUBLIC SALE
A Rare Opportunity TO Buy Pure.
Bred Breeding Stock al
Your Own Price
Tuesday. August "a. 1903

will offer at public auction on the Silver
Spring Stock Farm, situated miles South
of Rippon, W. Va, on
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

I'll have to ask you 10 pay In adj
vance" remarked the hotel keeper.
isn't my luggage good enough Sc
curityT
Il fear it is little too emotional"
'Emotional?"
Eyes; easily raoved."-London Mail.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Horses

Two registered Percheron stations. i'm
ported; chance II You want "A really high
class horse al your own price; I 3-year-old
registered Perchcron mare; 1 yearling regis
tered fercheron mare. these are both high
class individuals; yearling registered Per
cheron stallion, the making OF good one.
IL IS cheaper To raise than to buy 1 thor
oughbred mare, good breeder; | family
GIVING horse, stylish. gentle and not afraid
of automobiles, has size enough for carriage.
the kind that's hard to find.
~ Shropshire Sheep AZ
% ewes; 3 bucks; eve lambs and o buck
lambs This flock includes as good sheepas
you can fiud, and il will be "a chance for the
man wanting to start pure-bred flock
Poland China Hogs
bears and sows. These are the large
range kind that make large hogs and paw
FOR their feed. Also pure-bred shoats.
TERMS--i2 months. with interest from
date, payable at any Of our banks
RICHARD b. SMITH, Admr.
HeiliebOwer q West, Aucfioncers
". y. Yates Clerk
Write for catalogue after August 10.
THE OLD CHAPEL-An His
trrical Sketch A handsome gift
for friend. soc each at this
Office, or aOc by mail.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
SPECIAL NOTICE :"

The Pocomoke City Fair will be
in progress from the 10th to the
18th, which is part of the Hagers-
town Fair Circuit and will be a
specially interesting feature in
connection with this excursion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Planning the Drainage System.

In planning drainage system there
are three especially important consid-
erations-the depth and size Of the
tile and the distance apart OF the
drains. More tile drains are put in too
shallow than TOO deep In most soils
four feet is about the right depth. In
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Free Connections
THE BElL COMPANY
CONNECTS WITH THE

Frederick and Clarke Telephone Company
Z. MULIKN President H. c. WARDEN Treasurer & Gcn
n +. BYRD, Secretary 8 Tuov,s vicc pr,..,,t
covering every Postofice in Clarke county,
with nearly 200 subscribers as follows:
whte Post Boyce wildwood, Berrys Ferry Briggs Berry
Vile Wadesville, Gaylord well as all intermediate territory
Also giving free connections to Frederick and Jefferson
counties Only Telephone in Clarke county giving such
extended service
For information call on or write
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11
Making Money
On the Farm
drainage
BY G. v. GREGORY.
Agricultural Division. Iowa State Collects
coPyrisht 1908. by American Press
Association
Copyright. 1908. by American Press
Association

y order TO make money on the fsru
II Is first necessary to get the land
in shape to respond literally to
the work put upon n Ono of fh.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-08-11

We have farms in the celebrated
Piedmont section Of Virginia and
in the great trucking, fruit and
farming section of Eastern Mary
land. known as the Eastern Shore
OF Maryland.
The following parties have ex-
smined our lands and many of
whom have investments with us:
NJ ii Splitter, Hinton, Va
J l. Cowger, Dayton, Va
q l. BURNER, Harrisonhurg, Va